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Post by toshtego on Jul 7, 2022 17:14:36 GMT -5
Mid 80s here. Some humidity noticed owing to recent rains. On the whole it is pleasant enough.
Ron, summers in Detroit are no picnic as I recall. Better try the Upper Peninsula. I understand Deer Park Township is nice. Right on Lake Superior. Not many residents on two legs. Currently 61 degrees F. Visit there via Google Earth. You might like it.
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Post by Silver on Jul 7, 2022 18:27:29 GMT -5
Mid 80s here. Some humidity noticed owing to recent rains. On the whole it is pleasant enough. Ron, summers in Detroit are no picnic as I recall. Better try the Upper Peninsula. I understand Deer Park Township is nice. Right on Lake Superior. Not many residents on two legs. Currently 61 degrees F. Visit there via Google Earth. You might like it. And mosquitoes the size of sparrows. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 7, 2022 18:50:31 GMT -5
Mid 80s here. Some humidity noticed owing to recent rains. On the whole it is pleasant enough. Ron, summers in Detroit are no picnic as I recall. Better try the Upper Peninsula. I understand Deer Park Township is nice. Right on Lake Superior. Not many residents on two legs. Currently 61 degrees F. Visit there via Google Earth. You might like it. And mosquitoes the size of sparrows. Would not the breeze of the lake keep them further in the woods? Never been there. |
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Post by Zach on Jul 7, 2022 18:59:18 GMT -5
It's very mosquito'y everywhere in the Midwest.
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Post by Silver on Jul 7, 2022 19:17:52 GMT -5
And mosquitoes the size of sparrows. Would not the breeze of the lake keep them further in the woods? Never been there. My experience is that the UP can be buggy. 90% forest and beautiful. Just pack some bug spray. The same can be said about my backyard, fwiw. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 7, 2022 20:08:07 GMT -5
It's very mosquito'y everywhere in the Midwest. I certainly recall that being the case in Minnesota. |
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 7, 2022 20:34:20 GMT -5
Anthropologists posit that the bugs (especially the black fly) drove the original land-bridge crossers south to populate the rest of the continent.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 7, 2022 21:19:24 GMT -5
Mid 80s here. Some humidity noticed owing to recent rains. On the whole it is pleasant enough. Ron, summers in Detroit are no picnic as I recall. Better try the Upper Peninsula. I understand Deer Park Township is nice. Right on Lake Superior. Not many residents on two legs. Currently 61 degrees F. Visit there via Google Earth. You might like it. And mosquitoes the size of sparrows. This is what a native friend told me. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 7, 2022 21:20:56 GMT -5
Well, so Michigan is out I guess. That just leaves Kenmare.
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 7, 2022 21:38:53 GMT -5
A nice rain here today. Some relief from the heat. Good for the crops around here.
The corn looks shorter than in 'normal' years. Seems like it was put in later this year for some reason - but it wasn't because of too much rain this spring.
Started a new batch of wine today. Six gallons of Sangiovese. A friend gave me the kit. He quit making wine himself.
Prep'd everything today, to make a spinach, garlic, chicken sausage tomorrow. My own recipe. (The secret ingredient is bacon.)
Now just watching recordings of a great new series on TV - "The Old Man".
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 8, 2022 3:45:03 GMT -5
I smoked the last of my Carter Hall yesterday evening. We finally had some decent weather. It was a great smoke in one of my best and cheapest smokers - my Mr Brogg.
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Post by taiguy66 on Jul 8, 2022 8:41:56 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point.
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Post by Zach on Jul 8, 2022 8:51:36 GMT -5
Ted, very sorry to hear that.
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 8, 2022 8:58:54 GMT -5
So sorry, Ted. At least you are there for them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 8, 2022 9:31:50 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. Really sad to hear that buddy. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 8, 2022 9:34:34 GMT -5
We hit 102 yesterday with a heat index of 111. Today they are forecasting 104/114. Small chance of rain tomorrow. 🥵🔥
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2022 9:54:20 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. So sorry for your loss, Ted. Will keep your family in my prayers. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jul 8, 2022 10:05:25 GMT -5
 You are their Rock Ted, sorry for this!
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2022 11:14:47 GMT -5
I posted this on Facebook for my neighbors to read. " After two months and one week of working seven days per week, fielding complaints, demands, requests, bitching, crying, wailing, I am taking Quiet Time. This means I will not take phone calls, emails, or messages. I will not receive visitors, now matter how loudly or how long they honk their horns at my front gate. Regular service will resume in a day or two."Note: This does not apply to anyone here, of course.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 8, 2022 11:18:05 GMT -5
I posted this on Facebook for my neighbors to read. " After two months and one week of working seven days per week, fielding complaints, demands, requests, bitching, crying, wailing, I am taking Quiet Time. This means I will not take phone calls, emails, or messages. I will not receive visitors, now matter how loudly or how long they honk their horns at my front gate. Regular service will resume in a day or two."Note: This does not apply to anyone here, of course. I hope you are being adequately compensated for what you do. (I see you there, larfing and larfing…) |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2022 11:56:27 GMT -5
I posted this on Facebook for my neighbors to read. " After two months and one week of working seven days per week, fielding complaints, demands, requests, bitching, crying, wailing, I am taking Quiet Time. This means I will not take phone calls, emails, or messages. I will not receive visitors, now matter how loudly or how long they honk their horns at my front gate. Regular service will resume in a day or two."Note: This does not apply to anyone here, of course. I hope you are being adequately compensated for what you do. (I see you there, larfing and larfing…) I get $27 per day. Does not matter if it is a one hour day or a ten hour day.  Finally, I get time to haul my over flowing trash bin to the waste transfer station!!! Clearly, I am not in it for the money. It is an elected position which keeps peace and order. I am certain you know how people will fight over water! |
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Post by Plainsman on Jul 8, 2022 11:59:42 GMT -5
Yep. Out here everything comes down to water. At least you are getting something. Just not enough. Maybe you’ll get a gold watch when you retire from ‘public service.’
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2022 12:07:43 GMT -5
Yep. Out here everything comes down to water. At least you are getting something. Just not enough. Maybe you’ll get a gold watch when you retire from ‘public service.’ I might get a free shovel. |
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2022 12:56:51 GMT -5
Taking a break from gardening on a very warm and VERY humid day with a cigar.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2022 13:14:43 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. Sorry to hear that, Ted. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2022 14:21:10 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. Sorry to hear that, Ted. Ted, I am sorry. Just got the news here. That is unexpected and tragic. What a blow! You sister will likely need you for a while. Glad to read you are there for her. |
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Post by Scott W on Jul 8, 2022 15:22:22 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. Very sorry to hear this man |
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Post by Silver on Jul 8, 2022 19:35:51 GMT -5
Anyone hear from darktater lately? It's been awhile. |
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Post by Gypo on Jul 8, 2022 20:08:06 GMT -5
Turning into a horrible day. My little sister called me to say her husband passed away during the night. Complete shock and surprise as he’s in good health. Trying my best to be the good older brother without hovering over her and her kids. Waiting around marking time is never my strong point. Very sorry to hear this man my condolences sad news |
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Post by Gypo on Jul 8, 2022 20:13:13 GMT -5
Hauled arse off the hill today boss wife called fire close to home. Lucky daylight so planes and helicopters could fly and got it under control. His boy got the old beater Ford 9000 water truck and boss was headed for the D-6. A couple miles east of him and I like couple miles west of him looked bad as we headed home but looks like they were getting her under control so that is something to be grateful for.
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You are their Rock Ted, sorry for this!
