September 2021 coffee pot. 17 years. Breakfast, American fries, ham, and scrambled eggs with diced ham, mushrooms, onions & 4 Mexican cheese!

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Mornin’ all!

Wow, got into the low 50°’s down here in VA last night. Beautiful weather!

So the Rutgers game was postponed until Sat. at noon. I still can’t make it, but I’m helping to coordinate the tailgate with my crew. Flood waters have receded from most of the roads, and it appears the tailgating lots are all drying out. Looks to be an absolutely gorgeous day for the game and tailgate tomorrow.

Here’s a picture from yesterday morning in front of the stadium. All of the brown is flood waters from the Raritan River, which is hundreds of yards away from the stadium.

Have a good one!

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I hope your home in Wayne is all right Spank, there’s some scary stuff that happened up there.

https://www.nj.com/

https://www.northjersey.com/

Our two remaining relatives in NJ who live in Midland Park are fine, and the ones we have in Montgomery County PA got through it OK as well.

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Hey all!

Sunny and hot as expected.

Spoke with Banks’ wife yesterday. She is doing well as expected. Her Bday was last Sunday so she was sad - good news is family and good friends stepped in. A nice gathering was held. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be tough. Recall that Banks and Mrs Banks had moved next door from their house into his moms farm house after his mom passed. Mrs Banks plans to move back into their house and her son will take over the farm house.

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You and me both brother! I’m a snow baby! [;)] I always say “I can always add more clothes but I can’t take off my skin!” [(-D]

Okay, dropping out for awhile. AT&T is scheduled to get me back online on the 8th so see you all soon!

Oh, and looking at that box of Standard Gauge track was making me antsy today! But the apartment has brand new carpet so I’ll have to do somethin**g to protect it…I guess. [;)]

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I’d pick up a cheap throw rug big enough to put under the tracks, then roll it up when not in use. WalMart or that French place Tar-shay should have something.

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Yep, everything is fine, thanks for asking. Our home is up in the hills so all the flooding in the world won’t affect us. Sadly though parts of Wayne were bult in the flood plain, an even after having been there for 40 years I still see the same thing happening every time there’s an event like this.

Happy to hear that they’re there for her. The first year is going to be difficult, so hopefully they can take the time over the course of the year to provide her company.

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Yeah, there’s some places they just shouldn’t build anything, those areas in California that get torched every year come to mind in addition to the flood plains around the country. They just never learn.

Glad to hear your place is untouched!

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Morning. Fall like outside. Wish I could be out in it. Frankie on the way to come and do some chores for me. Rested good. Now to eat. Actually have to force myself to eat. PT guy coming at noon [about time]. Enjoy your day.

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Good afternoon all!

Sunny and summertime! [8D] So what else is new?

Not much to report today - doin’ some light chores - paint touchups, etc.

DJ - good to hear about your house location!

Agree - the news folks are not bright - they always say how these storms are historic! (uh - last one was 10 yrs ago - but never do they say this has never happened in recorded history) That the damage is so much worse/costly than the last time. So they forget how much stuff has been built in the wrong areas - how much land surface has been covered with non-permeable materials - how much wetland has been drained - how many urban creeks have not been maintained - etc. etc. and then folks are surprised when the water has no place to go…[st]

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Nuthin’ new about that. One of my favorite artists-writers-historians Eric Sloane was saying that as far back as the 1950’s! They just don’t learn and they just don’t listen. Or they just don’t care.

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Uh-huh. Our local newsies are pretty good, but the ones on the national level? Most are worthless. No institutional memory, no in-depth research, and little maturity, it’s all “If it bleeds, it leads!” ratings-grabbing sensationalism. I don’t bother with them at all.

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Pleasant afternoon. Sat on the porch for a few.

PT guy came and we now have a program to “rebuild” me. Coming Monday.

My CVS pharmacist “sister” came to the house and gave me my Pfizer booster shot. We will see if I have some reaction.

Think I will have wings for dinner. Got to eat more.

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Glad to see your getting a rebuild Chief!

4 days without AC, great for me. I too think I can always add more but can only take off so much. I don’t seem to be able to get used to the heat like many do.

The rusty Ranger must of got mad at me?
Day before yesterday we took it for a long drive to Menards then to Millbrook to a tree nursery then through the countryside to home. Heck I was proud of her she ran great, about 90 miles in all.
Yesterday morning wifey tells me Ranger has a flat. Sure enough the front tire has a roofing staple in it so it amounts to two holes for the effort of one. SO I get the air tank and air up the flat so I can move it to the shed to remove the tire. Nothing but one click. Much checking and fiddling later and it seems the starter took a dump all other systems seem fine. So then it is then stuck in Sandra’s garage on a flat tire! I should of stayed in bed! [banghead] Later I got the tire fixed and there it sat.
Today we had the Grand-pup and when the daughter and kids came by to pick her up this afternoon I had Dan help me move it from wifey’s garage to the shed so I can pull off the starter off and put on a new one. I ordered one from Rock-Auto about 1/2 price of the local parts stores but I can wait to save that.

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Afternoon all. Being lazy today. Finally got to office. Feel good though. Had my COVID booster shot last night [chemo Dr. said do]. Lucky my CVS pharmacist is my adopted sister and she came to the house and administered. [which I mentioned last night. No reaction at all.

Watching HGTV and Home Town. Laurel Miss. and NS tracks run through the town. After each break, opening scene is NS going through town.

Hope all have a very good week head.

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The wife and I love that show! We call it “Erin and The Bear.” [;)]

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Today commences the countdown to Halloween !

What or whom will you be cooking up ?

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Hope everyone is having a nice Labor Day weekend. I’ve been on the train, and will be again today. Riders spotted a black bear at north end of the Trough, yesterday. Cookout at Middle Princess afterwards.

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Happy Labor Day guys!

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No trash pickup today so my dog gets a rest for 1 day. good thing too because it’s really hot 100 but felt like more yesterday. 100 all week.

Habit hamburgers came to Sylmar and opens today I just heard. I think their as good as In & Out. I love hamburgers but I got a stent 4 years ago and I try to eat heart healthy. I do break the rules sometimes especally if it’s something I like.

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Good Morning,

Hope everyone has a good day and plenty of BBQ’s and family.

Going to start our day cleaning filters on the pool, then BBQ later. Who knows may get some “pool” time as well. The weather certainly is right for it! Not as hot here as Dennis has it, we are only getting up to the mid 80’s, sorry Dennis.

Things are normal crazy here, with the Covid situation, and the Recall efforts in full swing. I thought we would be out of the Covid by now, not having another surge. I really don’t understand peoples reluctance on getting the vacination! The downsides are so minimal and risking young children just doesn’t make sense to me!

The Recall scenerio is unbelievable! Newsome is being blamed for climate change, gas prices, covid, and the list goes on and on. Talk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time! Nobody could win, it was inevitable. Then the 40 some candidates running for his office, is laffable when you read their professions.

Not suppose to talk politics here, so I better drop it.

Enjoyed the ending of the Nascar race yesterday, but it was a looong race. (Traditionally so, the “Southern 500”) The Long Beach Grand Prix is coming in two weeks, I don’t think I will make it, too many people, in to small of an area.

Glad to hear the Chief is doin better!

Roy’s recovery seems to be progressing well!

All Great News!!

Continued prayers for Mrs. Banks, sure this week-end it tough for her and their family.

Take Care ALL and be SAFE!