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[OHIO COLONEL]

Many years ago I had a friend who lived in S. Florida (Plantation) whose house basically was the last home in a subdivision that backed up to the swamp. As far West as you could get (at that time anyway). He would have gators sunning on his deck and back yard. Not all the time, but you had to keep an eye out when you went out in his yard. Beautiful place.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Just curious, any issues with gator's wanting to try out your pool? I say that because our home in South Carolina has a pond in the back that is similar and though that subdivision was relatively new in 2015 I was told it was a matter of time until gator's would take it over. The turtle population was amazing to see early in the mornings as they'd be spread out across the edge of the pond across from our home. (That looks like a real restful place you have. It looks like you have more room between the houses than what I have in South Carolina. Much better developed too. More elegant.)

We do have a lot of wildlife that visits in our yard. Across the lake is the Weeki Wachee Wildlife Preserve and it goes to the Gulf of Mexico. We don't have a problem with gators. A few have ventured over but wildlife management takes care of them for us. My biggest issue are deer that destroy vegetation. I had to put a 10' fence around each citrus tree and our flowers supply plenty of food for them. Forget growing a garden.

Most pools in Florida are screened in. It protects you from no seeums and wildlife.

Bambi is cute but if you make a living in agriculture he is not your friend. So we have adapted and learned to live with them, after all this was their habitat before I came around so I give them some space and do everything to protect my property.

We do enjoy spectacular colors in the evening as we get nice sunsets most days. This photo was taken behind our house looking over the lake. It is spring fed. The tree line in the background is the start of the wildlife preserve. It will never be developed as the governor moved to protect it forever. This entire area will never experience the growth the rest of the state may which makes it ideal for those of us who hate cities and crowds.

 

[Ben101er]

Best of luck to you Ben. You can do it.

Thanks. I am not worried, in the least. First, I have a good surgeon. Second, I have always believed that if God is for me, who can be against me? Whatever his will is for me, is what will happen.

 

[cordmaker]

Morning D, cool crisp day in the Berg, 37 when I got up!

Not much going on again today, going to put the mower up for this year and go to a birthday party tonight in Madisonville.

I hope the D, has a goodun today!

With the cooler weather coming in I have got one more recipe I would like to post then I'll quit, maybe!

Stale bread soup

Extra Virgin Olive oil
1- large Onion
4 or 5 cloves of garlic
1- Large can of crushed tomatoes
1- Small can of diced tomatoes
1-Quart chicken stock
2- Cans of white beans
1-Loaf of French Bread

Coat the bottom of a pot with EVOO
Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, cook for a few minutes
Add tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a boil
Tear off pieces of of bread into soup and add the beans, salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY!!!

Now, we don't do the bread, I usually make a pan of cornbread or have taken Texas Toast after toasting it and just dropped it in the bowl I am eating out of! Any way you do it, you will like it! We have even dropped in a little hamburger meat in and leftover chicken at times.

 

[cordmaker]

We redid our pools patio with travertine a few years ago and really like it. Travertine is easy on the feet even when the sun is at it's strongest and a special seal makes it non sliippery. It was a good investment and blends in well with the landscaping behind our house.

Nice SC!!!!!

 

[Ben101er]

We redid our pools patio with travertine a few years ago and really like it. Travertine is easy on the feet even when the sun is at it's strongest and a special seal makes it non sliippery. It was a good investment and blends in well with the landscaping behind our house.

Sawnee, you have a beautiful place.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[Ben101er]

Speaking of Marty, our country club, Bellefonte, just finished a recruiting drive and I noticed that Marty Brennaman and his wife just joined. Look forward to playing golf with Marty, if my back cooperates.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Thanks. I am not worried, in the least. First, I have a good surgeon. Second, I have always believed that if God is for me, who can be against me? Whatever his will is for me, is what will happen.

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

 

[cordmaker]

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

Will continue to pray for you SC!!!!

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

Praying for a speedy recovery and excellent, excellent, excellent results from the lab.

Isaiah 53:5

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

We do have a lot of wildlife that visits in our yard. Across the lake is the Weeki Wachee Wildlife Preserve and it goes to the Gulf of Mexico. We don't have a problem with gators. A few have ventured over but wildlife management takes care of them for us. My biggest issue are deer that destroy vegetation. I had to put a 10' fence around each citrus tree and our flowers supply plenty of food for them. Forget growing a garden.

Most pools in Florida are screened in. It protects you from no seeums and wildlife.

Bambi is cute but if you make a living in agriculture he is not your friend. So we have adapted and learned to live with them, after all this was their habitat before I came around so I give them some space and do everything to protect my property.

We do enjoy spectacular colors in the evening as we get nice sunsets most days. This photo was taken behind our house looking over the lake. It is spring fed. The tree line in the background is the start of the wildlife preserve. It will never be developed as the governor moved to protect it forever. This entire area will never experience the growth the rest of the state may which makes it ideal for those of us who hate cities and crowds.

Our house in Jacksonville was on a lake with a reserve behind it. We had gators and as Swanee Cat said the wildlife department would remove the big ones. Our pool was screened in and our biggest problem, in my view, were the cotton mouths. We ended up with one inside the house. We don't know how he got there but he did.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Odd timing, but the wife and I also just took a 3 day trip there last week. First time either of us have been there, beautiful, rough country. Lots of people though, too many for me.

I was there the last time in 1988. It is a wonderful place.

 

[_Rooster]

58°➫ 87° Mostly Sunny, nice & 2 dry.

Good Morning D

 

[Ben101er]

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

Yes, he certainly is and I’ll be praying for your quick recovery.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

58°➫ 87°

Rooster did you ever run across Norman Warnell of Edmonson County? He is a relative of mine, sort of a local historian and every day he posts something about our area.

The guys were posting about Natural Bridge and I thought our area should be included. So this morning Norman posted:
"Three Hundred Springs" showing the bridal veil falls, just as the sun came up and was reflecting on the falls. On Green River in Hart County."

That is pretty in anyone's book.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

God speed to you Sawnee Cat. May you whup this also.

Dang 2020 ain't going down as one of your better years.

 

[Backer cutter]

Rooster did you ever run across Norman Warnell of Edmonson County? He is a relative of mine, sort of a local historian and every day he posts something about our area.

The guys were posting about Natural Bridge and I thought our area should be included. So this morning Norman posted:
"Three Hundred Springs" showing the bridal veil falls, just as the sun came up and was reflecting on the falls. On Green River in Hart County."

That is pretty in anyone's book.

Kentucky is blessed with natural wonders and diverse geology. My son has an MS in geology, and it has made me be more aware and thankful we have what we do here in Kentucky. Here’s hoping everyone battling health problems can win their battles soon.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

Praying for a speedy recovery and better health. Get well soon Sawnee.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

God speed to you Sawnee Cat. May you whup this also.

Dang 2020 ain't going down as one of your better years.

You got that right Bert..it has been one thing after another but I have strong support and my faith will get me through.

This cancer thing was a new ball game and totally unexpected. We discovered it by accident. I did not have symptoms. I saw the doc for another issue and he ordered a cat scan and there it was. A 4.5 cm tumor that was malignant so we took it out Wednesday. I was discharged yesterday afternoon

The surgeon is confident we got it all. I feel good especially since I am still recovering from spine surgery . Getting it earley was key to a complete recovery

 

[wildcatdonf]

Noticed that @wildcatdonf hasn't posted today, unless I missed it. Talked to my oldest son an hour or so ago and he was telling about the terrible weather in the Atlanta area during the night. Guess the tropical storm/hurricane came thru Atlanta about 4 this morning with horrendous winds. My son lives just NE of Atlanta, where Don lives N. Said there were trees down everywhere not only where he lives, but the drive over to where he works, which is the town in Don's neck of the woods. Said he had friends that lives NW and N of Atlanta whose above ground pool blew away, trampoline for the kids was 3 houses down the street. He had a couple trees come down in his neighborhood...one that went right thru a house.
So, I hope/pray that Don is OK and that all is well at his house.

Edit...I use to live in Atlanta and know how bad weather can cause havoc. Trees everywhere in that city/burbs and high wind and ice....power is out all over. Son said that there were a LOT of power outages, so maybe Don's been without power and can't post.
If anybody has his email, etc....might try to touch base with him.

Thanks for wondering about me, We have been without power until an hour or so ago, We fine and getting back to normal. We had 70mph winds and it caused a lot of trouble.

 

[wildcatdonf]

We redid our pools patio with travertine a few years ago and really like it. Travertine is easy on the feet even when the sun is at it's strongest and a special seal makes it non sliippery. It was a good investment and blends in well with the landscaping behind our house.

It looks like a real lake out here. Good job!

 

[tapemaster8]

Thanks. I am not worried, in the least. First, I have a good surgeon. Second, I have always believed that if God is for me, who can be against me? Whatever his will is for me, is what will happen.

Amen! My Friend!

 

[_Rooster]

So, I hope/pray that Don is O

We had 70mph winds and it caused a lot of trouble.

Answered again!

 

[_Rooster]

Rooster did you ever run across Norman Warnell of Edmonson County? He is a relative of mine, sort of a local historian and every day he posts something about our area.

Nope and Thanks Bert

 

[_Rooster]

 

[wildcatdonf]

Praying for a speedy recovery and excellent, excellent, excellent results from the lab.

Isaiah 53:5

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Kentucky is blessed with natural wonders and diverse geology. My son has an MS in geology, and it has made me be more aware and thankful we have what we do here in Kentucky. Here’s hoping everyone battling health problems can win their battles soon.

The most interesting 9 hours of college I have was Geology. I loved it.

 

[wildcatdonf]

• Hello Everyone and Lurkers.
• We had 44º when I arose this morning. I was out of commission yesterday and part of today,
• The power company had their hands full with all of the big trees that were down from that windstorm. We had no power for 1.5 days ........ so no Internet and Electricity. Flashlights and candles. We were so unprepared. Next time we will be ready. We're still only at 52. My fingers are numb. Five Lelands fell over. At least one on the lower deck. It is a mess.
• SawneeCat, you had a big surprise. I am praying for your speedy and complete recovery.
• I talked to our little, buddy, FCC. He is still wrestling with his problem. Out of control. He even did 30 days in you-know-where.
• Saw 4 little does this season's does today, Beautiful animals.
• As you were. My fingers are very numb.
• Carry on.

 

[Ben101er]

You got that right Bert..it has been one thing after another but I have strong support and my faith will get me through.

This cancer thing was a new ball game and totally unexpected. We discovered it by accident. I did not have symptoms. I saw the doc for another issue and he ordered a cat scan and there it was. A 4.5 cm tumor that was malignant so we took it out Wednesday. I was discharged yesterday afternoon

The surgeon is confident we got it all. I feel good especially since I am still recovering from spine surgery . Getting it earley was key to a complete recovery

Seems like it truly is one thing after another. The hospital just called and told us that we tested positive for Covid. Our oldest daughter and granddaughter also tested positive. Thank goodness they are both asymptomatic. They said that since I had a runny nose and sneezing, that I had a cold on top of it. As Charlie Brown would say, Good Grief.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Seems like it truly is one thing after another. The hospital just called and told us that we tested positive for Covid. Our oldest daughter and granddaughter also tested positive. Thank goodness they are both asymptomatic. They said that since I had a runny nose and sneezing, that I had a cold on top of it. As Charlie Brown would say, Good Grief.

Really be careful Ben. Stay warm, take everything you doc suggests.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Seems like it truly is one thing after another. The hospital just called and told us that we tested positive for Covid. Our oldest daughter and granddaughter also tested positive. Thank goodness they are both asymptomatic. They said that since I had a runny nose and sneezing, that I had a cold on top of it. As Charlie Brown would say, Good Grief.

Yikes! Sorry about the bad news.

Follow doctor's orders and get well soon.

 

[Ben101er]

Really be careful Ben. Stay warm, take everything you doc suggests.

They just said to quarantine for 10 days, take tylenol for symptoms, get plenty of rest and stay hydrated, since pneumonia is an issue. If breathing becomes difficult, to get into the emergency room. I have an O2 monitor and my wife and I are both at 97-98, so I think we'll be ok. We'll just take it one day at a time.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

They just said to quarantine for 10 days, take tylenol for symptoms, get plenty of rest and stay hydrated, since pneumonia is an issue. If breathing becomes difficult, to get into the emergency room. I have an O2 monitor and my wife and I are both at 97-98, so I think we'll be ok. We'll just take it one day at a time.

After the original scare in the Spring about ibuprofen, didn't they finally come out and say that it did not make Covid worse?
Not saying you should take it, but since your doctor said to take Tylenol, it just reminded me of that.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Seems like it truly is one thing after another. The hospital just called and told us that we tested positive for Covid. Our oldest daughter and granddaughter also tested positive. Thank goodness they are both asymptomatic. They said that since I had a runny nose and sneezing, that I had a cold on top of it. As Charlie Brown would say, Good Grief.

Wow, Ben. Prayers for you, your wife and family for sure. This has been one strange year for all of us. God will see us through the rough waters, that is His promise.

I have a special song for you Ben. This is another group I knew from childhood. Their grandfather married my parents in 1941 and their father was one of the greats of Gospel music and is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Listen to the Ole Red Head tenor. He can get up there.

 

[UK82]

Amen, Ben. You have won the battle before the war. God will honor your love for Him and all is well. God is good and we expect a complete success for your surgery.

I had a little bump in the road this week and had some major surgery on Wednesday. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer in my left kidney and had it removed Wednesday afternoon about 3:00 PM. After surgery I was taken to ICU to recover and I was discharged at 12:30 yesterday afternoon. Now I am back at home testifying to God's grace and healing power. The kidney was sent to the lab for further testing.

So the journey down the road of life has pot holes and we just have to ask God to be with us and navigate through them. I am really sore today in my abdomen because they went through the front to remove the kidney. The incisions are small but sore just the same. I am confident when I follow up with the surgeon to go over the pathology report I will be cancer free. God is good Ben, all of the time

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Here's hoping for a positive outcome.

 

[berniecarbo]

They just said to quarantine for 10 days, take tylenol for symptoms, get plenty of rest and stay hydrated, since pneumonia is an issue. If breathing becomes difficult, to get into the emergency room. I have an O2 monitor and my wife and I are both at 97-98, so I think we'll be ok. We'll just take it one day at a time.

Best of luck. My sister tested positive and her quarantine ended yesterday with her feeling well. She's an RN at Vanderbilt.

 

[warrior-cat]

Yes folks it has been a wacked out few weeks and it will continue I am afraid after next weeks election. Stay safe everyone.

Don glad to see you back and safe. Yeah, the last time we had big problems we decided never again will we be without so, I bought those generators and have only had to use them one time since. Just glad to have them. Have plenty of can goods and water for a good while so...

 

[*CatinIL*]

Seems like it truly is one thing after another. The hospital just called and told us that we tested positive for Covid. Our oldest daughter and granddaughter also tested positive. Thank goodness they are both asymptomatic. They said that since I had a runny nose and sneezing, that I had a cold on top of it. As Charlie Brown would say, Good Grief.

🙏🙏🙏 You have my prayers Ben!

 

[Ben101er]

Wow, Ben. Prayers for you, your wife and family for sure. This has been one strange year for all of us. God will see us through the rough waters, that is His promise.

I have a special song for you Ben. This is another group I knew from childhood. Their grandfather married my parents in 1941 and their father was one of the greats of Gospel music and is in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Listen to the Ole Red Head tenor. He can get up there.

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Thanks, for posting that, Sawnee. I really enjoyed it. That tenor does have great range.