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Good morning D-League. Grinding away at the job while my wife and daughter continue the grand tour of Italy - the villas of Tuscany today, Rome yesterday, the beaches of Cinque Terra tomorrow, etc...Something feels wrong about this picture...

I see Rip Torn died. Always enjoyed his brand of humor. Many don't know he was kin to Sissy Spacek, and helped her get started in the Picture Bidness...
You are not getting the best of that deal. Wife and daughter vacationing in Italy and you are grinding away trying to make a dollar.

I really enjoyed the career of Rip Torn. My favorite character was his role in the movie Cross Creek, it is one of my favorite movies of all time and one we like to show our out of state guests when they come down. The movie is based on a true story and he plays it better than anyone I can imagine. Solid performance.
 
  • Good Morning, Wildcats. 77º in Johns Creek. Hazy. IFR Probably.
  • Hope y'all are doing well on this Hump Day.
  • Today is #5's day to for an operation to correct his bite. The operation is to begin at 10 bells. Fingers crossed for him. It's a 5 hour deal. Can't chew for 4 weeks.
  • Take care. Be safe.
  • Carry on.
  • As you were.
Prayers for #5. Gonna be tough I know but this too shall pass as grandma would say. . Prayers for as little pain as possible with an ordeal like this.
 
Something to contemplate.

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They passed an ordinance in the town they said we'd have to tear it down
That little old shack out back so dear to me
Though the health department said its day was over and dead
It will stand forever in my memory

Don't let them tear that little brown building down
Don't let them tear that precious building down
Don't let them tear that dear old building down
There's not another like it in the country or the town

It was not so long ago that I went tripping through the snow
Out to that house behind my old hound dog
Where I would sit me down to rest like a snowbird on his nest
And I'd read that Sears and Roebuck catalog

Oh I would hum a happy tune peeping through the quarter moon
As my daddy's kin had done so much before
It was in that quiet spot daily cares could be forgot
And it gave the same relief to rich and poor

Don't let them tear that little brown building down
Don't let them tear that precious building down
Don't let them tear that dear old building down
There's not another like it in the country or the town

Now it was not a castle fair but I could dream of future there
Build my castle to the yellow jackets drone
I could orbit round the sun fight with General Washington
Or be a king upon a golden throne

It wasn't fancy built at all we had newspapers on the wall
It was air-conditioned in the wintertime
Oh it was just an humble hut but its door was never shut
And a man could get inside without a dime

Don't let them tear that little brown building down
Don't let them tear that precious building down
Don't let them tear that dear old building down
There's not another like it in the country or the town

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Billy Edd Wheeler
Ode to the Little Brown Shack Out Back lyrics © BMG Rights Management US, LLC
 
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Just horrible news, happened yesterday. I drive by there everyday on my way to work plus all 3 kids will graduate from their (USI).

https://www.14news.com/2019/07/09/usi-childrens-center-closed-due-medical-emergency-involving-child/

Some guy forgot to drop his 3 yr old off at daycare in the morning and didn't realize it until he went to pick him up in the afternoon....he was in the car all day.

Sorry to bring everyone down..., yeesh.
This happened in Georgia a few years ago except the father murdered the child. He was having an affair and wanted out of it all. Kill the child by allowing it to burn up in a car in the hot Georgia sun and divorce the wife for his "sweetheart". He is in a Georgia prison for a long time and I hope it is for life.
 
One day as cashier at DG a guy came through that had a company shirt on that I observed. I asked him the location and what they did. They extracted hemp oil from the plant. I said Fascinating. He invited and I took a tour today. Yep, fascinating. Might try some sometime. But I was a bit giddy in the lab. Love to manipulate some chemicals and sling some glassware along. I can smell some fragments now. Ahhh. FCC/.
 
Just horrible news, happened yesterday. I drive by it everyday on my way to work plus all 3 kids will graduate from there (USI).

https://www.14news.com/2019/07/09/usi-childrens-center-closed-due-medical-emergency-involving-child/

Some guy forgot to drop his 3 yr old off at daycare in the morning and didn't realize it until he went to pick him up in the afternoon....he was in the car all day.

Sorry to bring everyone down..., yeesh.
Couldn’t like your post hon due to content. but I will comment
I don’t know how the HELL anyone could forget their child in a car
And telling people to put something “valuable” in the back seat to remind you? Seriously???????
What is more valuable and precious than your child?

Please forgive the language...I’m usually quite mild with my words as several here can attest :sunglasses:
 
Couldn’t like your post hon due to content. but I will comment
I don’t know how the HELL anyone could forget their child in a car
And telling people to put something “valuable” in the back seat to remind you? Seriously???????
What is more valuable and precious than your child?

Please forgive the language...I’m usually quite mild with my words as several here can attest :sunglasses:
This happens way, way to much across the country. Occurs several times a year here. And you are correct that there is no excuse ever to justify exposing childen or even pets to such a hazardous life threatening situation. It doesn't take long to kill. Laws have criminalized this in Arizona. With passerbys allowed to bash car windows to rescue trapped children or pets.
 
This happens way, way to much across the country. Occurs several times a year here. And you are correct that there is no excuse ever to justify exposing childen or even pets to such a hazardous life threatening situation. It doesn't take long to kill. Laws have criminalized this in Arizona. With passerbys allowed to bash car windows to rescue trapped children or pets.
I honestly don’t care if it’s allowed or not
I’m going to smash that window and gladly pay the penalty
There is never EVER an excuse
 
I honestly don’t care if it’s allowed or not
I’m going to smash that window and gladly pay the penalty
There is never EVER an excuse
Agreed. I need to buy one of those small snap tools that will break auto glass. Anyone know where I can get one? I would use one of my ALIEN "tools" but I don't want to freak anyone out that might see me using it...:flushed::alien:
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Nice! You are the proud owner of a Manx. The color is Seal Point. (I used to breed cats in a time gone by)
Linky
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Yeah, wife and daughter have searched the internet and this cat already has them hooked. Problem is, dogs are not happy. Pyrenees mix is in war mode. Her breed is very protective and we have a battle on our hands right now. I have the cat in a big cage in the computer room with windowed doors so, dogs are viewing but not getting close. Wife and daughter in computer room playing with cat now. Going to take some time getting dogs on board.
 
Couldn’t like your post hon due to content. but I will comment
I don’t know how the HELL anyone could forget their child in a car
And telling people to put something “valuable” in the back seat to remind you? Seriously???????
What is more valuable and precious than your child?

Please forgive the language...I’m usually quite mild with my words as several here can attest :sunglasses:
I thought the same thing, how? I just can't imagine. Only consolation is that the child is in Gods arms now.
 
Just horrible news, happened yesterday. I drive by it everyday on my way to work plus all 3 kids will graduate from there (USI).
https://www.14news.com/2019/07/09/usi-childrens-center-closed-due-medical-emergency-involving-child/

Some guy forgot to drop his 3 yr old off at daycare in the morning and didn't realize it until he went to pick him up in the afternoon....he was in the car all day.

Sorry to bring everyone down..., yeesh.
I just cannot for the life of me understand how in the **** can an adult let this happen. Truly horrible.
 
Prayers for #5. Gonna be tough I know but this too shall pass as grandma would say. . Prayers for as little pain as possible with an ordeal like this.
Thank you for your prayer for my little guy. He is back in his room now and asleep. Bless his heart. He'll be getting sore by the time he wakes up. His mother is with him. TLC. I'll go by and look in on him in the morning.
 
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Yeah, wife and daughter have searched the internet and this cat already has them hooked. Problem is, dogs are not happy. Pyrenees mix is in war mode. Her breed is very protective and we have a battle on our hands right now. I have the cat in a big cage in the computer room with windowed doors so, dogs are viewing but not getting close. Wife and daughter in computer room playing with cat now. Going to take some time getting dogs on board.
Yes, toys & play will temper the response. The Pyrenees senses predator and correctly so. The pradigm shift is to pack mate. No small order but not impossible. As appropriate, introduce the secured (leashed dog) into their play space to observe wife, daughter and cat interactions of affection, play and feeding. Make a toy (cane pole with badminton birdie on a line). Flip the bird, and play. with cat in dogs presence. Tensions will ease. The kitten will adjust quickly. The Pyrenees will pick up on this and may even adopt the kitten as part of his flock. Reward good behavior with hot dog treats. Your animals, like children need adult behavior and naturally want to please you. The Perenees, right now sees this.
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Nice! You are the proud owner of a Manx. The color is Seal Point. (I used to breed cats in a time gone by)
Linky
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I was going to tell him that it was not a feral cat. It probably came to your area via a car or truck. I had a manx one time and it was the coolest cat of all. You haven't seen a house cat leap until you've seen a manx.

Couldn’t like your post hon due to content. but I will comment
I don’t know how the HELL anyone could forget their child in a car
And telling people to put something “valuable” in the back seat to remind you? Seriously???????
What is more valuable and precious than your child?

Please forgive the language...I’m usually quite mild with my words as several here can attest :sunglasses:

:rolleyes:


The porch is officially closed in as of today. I spent 11 hours out there in up to 104° heat index.

It was hot when I went out there at 0930. I've still got to do all the trim work and build the furniture but that is for another day. Or forty.

We worked for a couple of hours and then stopped for lunch. I fired us up a couple of smash burgers in a cast iron skillet on one of those newfangled induction burners. It's magic and hot as hell in a very quick manner. Romain lettuce, tomato, real cheddar cheese, butter toasted cheapass buns. Mmmmm! They looked like the picture on the menu.
 
Yes, toys & play will temper the response. The Pyrenees senses predator and correctly so. The pradigm shift is to pack mate. No small order but not impossible. As appropriate, introduce the secured (leashed dog) into their play space to observe wife, daughter and cat interactions of affection, play and feeding. Make a toy (cane pole with badminton birdie on a line). Flip the bird, and play. with cat in dogs presence. Tensions will ease. The kitten will adjust quickly. The Pyrenees will pick up on this and may even adopt the kitten as part of his flock. Reward good behavior with hot dog treats. Your animals, like children need adult behavior and naturally want to please you. The Pyrenees, right now sees this.
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Yeah, she has been with us longer than the rest and is the the first line of defense. I have been giving her a lot of attention tonight to keep her calm. The picture below shows what kind of baby she is.
 
Yeah, she has been with us longer than the rest and is the the first line of defense. I have been giving her a lot of attention tonight to keep her calm. The picture below shows what kind of baby she is.
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That dog will do whatever you want as soon as she knows . . . Play play play as family pack when safe to build the team. You got this.

edit: When that vet checkup occurs have him (her) scan for a microchip. Might be some little girls lost kitty. Never know. No chip then enjoy your treasure. Either way win-win.
 
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That dog will do whatever you want as soon as she knows . . . Play play play as family pack when safe to build the team. You got this.

edit: When that vet checkup occurs have him scan for a microchip. Might be some little girls lost kitty. Never know. No chip then enjoy your treasure. Either way win-win.
We have been combing the local sites for lost and found pets too.
 
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