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[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D

A nice day in store with our temperature 59° and sunny we should climb to 79° or 80°. No rain and a steady 15 mph breeze. The air quality is very good and 0% pollen count. That is as good as it gets,

Had a nice breakfast of ham and eggs and now it is time for some more coffee. Have a wonderful day

 

[warrior-cat]

Looking back I think the U.S. Army made me into a man or "an adult". I went in at age 22 and the next few years of discipline and team work change me into someone who understood everyday was an opportunity to become a better person and learn a little bit more.

Had it not been for the Army it would have been a much harder road for me and I may have ended up catastrophic as you say.

Kidding aside, I too am the man I am today because of the military.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning D

A nice day in store with our temperature 59° and sunny we should climb to 79° or 80°. No rain and a steady 15 mph breeze. The air quality is very good and 0% pollen count. That is as good as it gets,

It is 52.5°F here on the way to 70°. Now to pollen: Kentucky is a very verdant place. Ragweed count is moderate today and then goes to high for Friday and Saturday. I am very allergic to ragweed, so I never miss my nasal sprays etc.

I got the yard mowed yesterday afternoon in high wind from the Southwest. I would guess it was a constant 15 mph or better. I had to watch how I turned or I would eat a lot of grass!

 

[wildcatdonf]

2-8-2, a big 'ol girl.

 

[BBUK]

Looking back I think the U.S. Army made me into a man or "an adult". I went in at age 22 and the next few years of discipline and team work change me into someone who understood everyday was an opportunity to become a better person and learn a little bit more.

Had it not been for the Army it would have been a much harder road for me and I may have ended up catastrophic as you say.

I really believe that an able-bodied man should serve at least two years in the military. It is a character defining space in time for most. I see so many that could be swayed into a better life with just a hint of discipline.

Oh, good morning to all and have a GREAT day!

 

[wildcatdonf]

• Good Morning, D-Leagueanites and Lurkers.
• 50º at 0700 in Cumming, GA.
• Congrats to Joey Gatewood.
• A gentlemen's agreement for sure.
• Haven't left the house.
• Lawnmowers going.
• Enjoyed Tom Leach.
• Canceled Mack Jones.

• I really believe that an able-bodied man should serve at least two years in the military. It is a character defining space in time for most. I see so many that could be swayed into a better life with just a hint of discipline.
  
  Oh, good morning to all and have a GREAT day!
  
  

  

  Agree.

 

[_Rooster]

72°➫ 105° Sunny, hot & dry.

Good Morning D

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Nothing against Touchdown Terry because he's a proven winner but this is great news.

Especially considering how last year went for UK quarterbacks and injuries. With Wilson, Gatewood, Allen, and Smith, UK now has quality depth at the position.

 

[wildcatdonf]

• Take care, Everyone
• As you were.
• Carry on.

 

[_Rooster]

verdant

Great word for an oasis too.

 

[railroadkat_1]

tapemaster8 welcome aboard. I understand your from Graves co. Thought I'd let you know I live in Lone Oak.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Saw a video over on the Political Thread where CNN had a focus group of Ohio undecided voters after the debate (this won't be political). Was from Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus.
Quick story came to mind. Nephew has 3 boys at Ohio State. Him and the oldest (who's in Med School at another university) went to Columbus to play golf the other day. Very exclusive country club with very limited membership. John Kasich was playing in the group in front of them. Jason Day (pro golfer) was playing in the group behind them. Day, an Australian, lives in Westerville which is just below where they were playing.

The club was built by a Columbus businessman a number of years back who was a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

 

[tapemaster8]

tapemaster8 welcome aboard. I understand your from Graves co. Thought I'd let you know I live in Lone Oak.

I live about 3 miles from Lowes Ky. But our Address is Hickory. Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Great word for an oasis too.

Agree. I love an oasis.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I live about 3 miles from Lowes Ky. But our Address is Hickory. Thanks for the welcome.

Folks a long way back I missed getting a UK/UT basketball game because all the power and cable went out in Jacksonville, FL. Tapemaster came through for me and he would not even let me pay for the postage to ship the tape.

I don't know about Lowes or Hickory, but I know about Tapemaster. He is first class no matter the address.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

On verdant:

Verdant is a countryside green with plants/vegetation. That is where I live.

Of course now all the trees know that it is October and there are patches of yellow and light green. The walnut trees are full of nuts and the leaves are beginning to shrink. The corn is all drying in the field and the soybeans that were set out in June are beginning to turn yellow.

The farmers here are going to enjoy one hell of a year yield wise.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[UK82]

My wife brought 2 of these ugly things home from Kroger. Kiwano or horned melon. Never heard of or seen them before. A guy on a Youtube video demonstrated how to eat them. Evidently they taste like a cross between a kiwi and cucumber. Not sure if that sounds all that appetizing but we'll find out. I'll try anything at least once.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My wife brought 2 of these ugly things home from Kroger. Kiwano or horned melon. Never heard of or seen them before. A guy on a Youtube video demonstrated how to eat them. Evidently they taste like a cross between a kiwi and cucumber. Not sure if that sounds all that appetizing but we'll find out. I'll try anything at least once.

Interesting. Let us know what you think after you eat it. What is the name of it

 

[UK82]

Interesting. Let us know what you think after you eat it. What is the name of it

Kiwano or horned melon. They originate from Africa but can be grown in other parts of the world.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

On verdant:

Verdant is a countryside green with plants/vegetation. That is where I live.

Of course now all the trees know that it is October and there are patches of yellow and light green. The walnut trees are full of nuts and the leaves are beginning to shrink. The corn is all drying in the field and the soybeans that were set out in June are beginning to turn yellow.

The farmers here are going to enjoy one hell of a year yield wise.

Same here in Ohio. A lot of the corn and soy fields are disappearing and the tractors and combines are out in force. Trees are barely starting to turn, so another week or so, or cold weather and rain and they'll all be turning.

If anybody's an arborist...we've got a couple of maple trees that don't really turn like most maples. Most are beautiful with the red/orange, etc. These just kind of sit there...turn a yucky brown/dead looking color...and the leaves don't really fall till very, very late, T'giving to Christmas. Thought they are sugar maples but I don't know of any sugars like these.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Kiwano or horned melon. They originate from Africa but can be grown in other parts of the world.

Thanks I'll look for it in the store and give it a try.

 

[Ben101er]

Folks a long way back I missed getting a UK/UT basketball game because all the power and cable went out in Jacksonville, FL. Tapemaster came through for me and he would not even let me pay for the postage to ship the tape.

I don't know about Lowes or Hickory, but I know about Tapemaster. He is first class no matter the address.

Can't "like" this enough. I met Tapemaster when I was a section leader in Committee of 101, and he is first class. I tried helping FCC some, but there were some things that I could not do, living 7 hours away. Tape knew him, and stepped right in to try and help him. Donated a lot of time and money to try and get FCC back on track.

 

[Ben101er]

Same here in Ohio. A lot of the corn and soy fields are disappearing and the tractors and combines are out in force. Trees are barely starting to turn, so another week or so, or cold weather and rain and they'll all be turning.

If anybody's an arborist...we've got a couple of maple trees that don't really turn like most maples. Most are beautiful with the red/orange, etc. These just kind of sit there...turn a yucky brown/dead looking color...and the leaves don't really fall till very, very late, T'giving to Christmas. Thought they are sugar maples but I don't know of any sugars like these.

No arborist, but yes, there are different species of Maples. I have some like you have, and then I have planted the Red Maples that do really turn nice, in the fall.

 

[tapemaster8]

Can't "like" this enough. I met Tapemaster when I was a section leader in Committee of 101, and he is first class. I tried helping FCC some, but there were some things that I could not do, living 7 hours away. Tape knew him, and stepped right in to try and help him. Donated a lot of time and money to try and get FCC back on track.

I tried but it didn’t work with FCC. He needs our prayers!

 

[UK82]

I tried but it didn’t work with FCC. He needs our prayers!

At least you tried. Many people would not. I sure hope he can beat this thing.

 

[_Rooster]

Tapemaster8 you're getting edification from some fine posters. Nice to have your presence.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[UK_fan_41102]

At least you tried. Many people would not. I sure hope he can beat this thing.

Ditto for me.

 

[_Rooster]

If anybody's an arborist...we've got a couple of maple trees that don't really turn like most maples.

Not an arborist but a Wildlifer. Of the three native species of maples in Ohio, Red, Sugar and Silver, you've described characteristics of the Silver. It is also hated as the "water" maple. This it? If it is you could consider replacing with a good nut tree and let the squirrels do their thing.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Not an arborist but a Wildlifer. Of the three native species of maples in Ohio, Red, Sugar and Silver, you've described characteristics of the Silver. It is also hated as the "water" maple. This it? If it is you could consider replacing with a good nut tree and let the squirrels do their thing.

Think you're right. Looks like it. Not a great tree. Got a few sugars in the backyard that are nice in Fall and a hard maple which is beautiful.
We've already have a bunch of walnut trees on the property so the squirrels are happy. But if I planted more....my wife wouldn't be. She hates all them nuts everywhere.

 

[tapemaster8]

Thanks Rooster, glad to be here!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Think you're right. Looks like it. Not a great tree. Got a few sugars in the backyard that are nice in Fall and a hard maple which is beautiful.
We've already have a bunch of walnut trees on the property so the squirrels are happy. But if I planted more....my wife wouldn't be. She hates all them nuts everywhere.

UK Ag got heavily involved with maple trees, especially sugar maples, in eastern KY in order to cultivate a cottage industry out there. Cuz out by Nolin Lake has several on his and his son's properties. There's a couple at my mom's still unsold place in Middlesboro. Harvest season comes at the most unpleasant time of the year, but profits are handsome. Get your taps ready. Some KY setups are fairly elaborate and sophisticated, incorporating miles of tubing.

 

[UK82]

You guys with tolerable mother-in-laws, I'm jealous. Tough night for my wife.

 

[_Rooster]

You guys with tolerable mother-in-laws, I'm jealous. Tough night for my wife.

Give her a big hug, sounds like she earned it.

btw: MIL told my social director I was a blessing. It was so much easier being a good fer nuttin low down unshaven beer guzzling scoundrel who played with snakes.

 

[UK82]

Give her a big hug, sounds like she earned it.

btw: MIL told my social director I was a blessing. It was so much easier being a good fer nuttin low down unshaven beer guzzling scoundrel who played with snakes.

MIL has been a thorn in my side for 32 years. I can't imagine how my wife survived during her early years.

 

[_Rooster]

"a thorn in my side for 32 years"

32 YEARS!
By that time it's migrated around the corner.

 

[berniecarbo]

I really believe that an able-bodied man should serve at least two years in the military. It is a character defining space in time for most. I see so many that could be swayed into a better life with just a hint of discipline.

Oh, good morning to all and have a GREAT day!

I used to feel that way. I was a green as could be country boy and was able to meet and learn to deal with a wide variety of people I would have never met. It was good for me. Now I'm not so sure that's a good idea. There are just so many people out there that to put it politely and not go into detail, would be an awful lot of trouble for the military to deal with.

 

[BBUK]

I used to feel that way. I was a green as could be country boy and was able to meet and learn to deal with a wide variety of people I would have never met. It was good for me. Now I'm not so sure that's a good idea. There are just so many people out there that to put it politely and not go into detail, would be an awful lot of trouble for the military to deal with.

May be but if left to operate like designed the me is placed a lot lower on the priority list. The military knew how to train "troubled" recruits.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. We're at 65°F and clear. Expecting 83°F for today's high. Beautiful.

Just heard President Trump and FLOTUS tested COVID-19 positive. Yikes! Get well soon.

Happy Friday!

Wishing all our fellow D-League members continued happiness and good health.