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[UK_fan_41102]

My wife really gets into these hurricanes. She was a grown woman before she visited Florida and never experienced them as a child so any activity gets her adrenalin flowing. She loves the wind and rain. She always yells at me "how can you go to sleep in a storm". I tell her easy, I turn out the lights (if we still have electricity) and close my eyes.

A few minutes ago she let me know we are going to get hit at about 1:00 AM tonight. Local radio says to expect 6 or 7 inches of rain and the storm surge will be 5 to 8 feet. It is expected to hit landfall right around where I live. But who knows.

The hurricane flags are up. There are 9 miles of marshes and swamps between us and the Gulf of Mexico and that can hold a lot of water. So flooding is not really an issue.

I'll be praying for you tonight Sawnee. Stay safe.

 

[starchief5]

Sorry, I don't have a photo of the Robin's nest outside the window with 4 stunning blue eggs in a magnificent white blooming Bing/Black Cherry tree. Persnickety goat. Good thing Bigfoot's your friend.

Prunus serotina.

Rookies.

My Dad and his seven brothers and one sister are from Middlesboro. My paternal grandfather and grandmother lived on the Y in Middlesboro. About all of the brothers and sister had two boys and a girl.

My Aunt moved to the Chattanooga area. A couple brothers moved to Michigan including my Dad. My Dad was the youngest son. I was about two to three (so I am told) when my paternal grandparents died. I really only remember my Uncle Fred, my Aunt Juanita as they lived until I was in my twenty's and a few of my Uncle's widows. (Knew/ know many cousins.)

My Dad and Mom did move back a short time when I was in the third grade. I attended the grade school near Noetown part of a year and also lived in Cumberland Gap and attended what I am told was the last class in that old historic school house in the Gap. Each row of desks was a different grade.

Then we moved back to Michigan where I completed High School.

Many subsequent visits and vacations.

I joined the Army when I was 19 out of Middlesboro and lived in Middlesboro about eighteen or so months after my four year enlistment.

I have only been back a few times since...

I grew up in Noetown. Graduated from that Noetown School in 1957.

 

[BBUK]

Prunus serotina.

Rookies.


I grew up in Noetown. Graduated from that Noetown School in 1957.

Do you remember the Vantoy Medley grocery store?

I remember some Gaylor's that lived there. Archie Gaylor was a pastor of some sort. Of course that was way past 1957.. I do have this one photo of my Paternal grandparents. Sterl and Lucinda. It is dated 1956, that may be my brother as he was born in 51.

This is my Dad and Mom, not sure who that boy is. I was born in 61, the photo is dated 69.

 

[starchief5]

My wife really gets into these hurricanes. She was a grown woman before she visited Florida and never experienced them as a child so any activity gets her adrenalin flowing. She loves the wind and rain. She always yells at me "how can you go to sleep in a storm". I tell her easy, I turn out the lights (if we still have electricity) and close my eyes.

A few minutes ago she let me know we are going to get hit at about 1:00 AM tonight. Local radio says to expect 6 or 7 inches of rain and the storm surge will be 5 to 8 feet. It is expected to hit landfall right around where I live. But who knows.

The hurricane flags are up. There are 9 miles of marshes and swamps between us and the Gulf of Mexico and that can hold a lot of water. So flooding is not really an issue.

 

[starchief5]

Do you remember the Vantoy Medley grocery store?

Been in it many times.

 

[BBUK]

Been in it many times.

I frequented that place too when I was there. My Aunt Mildred (married to my Uncle Luther )lived in the projects back behind that store (The distance escapes me how far away but it wasn't too far.) Had an Aunt Bessie too. Bessie Carroll. I updated my last post with a couple pictures of my grandparents and my Mom and Dad.

 

[BBUK]

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[starchief5]

I frequented that place too when I was there. My Aunt Mildred (married to my Uncle Luther )lived in the projects back behind that store (The distance escapes me how far away but it wasn't too far.) Had an Aunt Bessie too. Bessie Carroll. I updated my last post with a couple pictures of my grandparents and my Mom and Dad.

Looks like I was contemporary with your parents within a few years. I didn't recognize their picture. I graduated HS the year you were born.

 

[BBUK]

Looks like I was contemporary with your parents within a few years. I didn't recognize their picture. I graduated HS the year you were born.

Yes Sir.

My Dad only had a sixth grade education and my Mom I think an eight grade education. My Dad was born in 28 and my Mom 35. They are both gone now.

 

[starchief5]

Yes Sir.

My Dad only had a sixth grade education and my Mom I think an eight grade education. My Dad was born in 28 and my Mom 35. They are both gone now.

I doubt either of my parents made it past the sixth grade. I would say that was quite common. They were uneducated but not dumb.

 

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[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 62°F and partly cloudy. Today's high is expected at 84°F. Perhaps a little rain tomorrow. Cold front is inbound in a few days.

Another Veteran's Day in the books. Picked up soft tacos for the wife from BJ's Brewhouse. She said those are the best she's ever tried and wants more. Looking at a resupply trip next week.

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

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D League

Well Eta has come and gone.

No damage at our place as winds were weak never getting much higher than a mild 30 mph. Winds are 24 mph currently. At present it is 65° and we should reach 81°. My rain gauge shows 7 inches which is not anything to worry about. The lake behind the house soaked all of that up. Thankfully no clean up needed and no structural damage that I know of in the area.

Trust all have a nice day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Walking around the backyard it is as if a storm did not come through. The lake is up a few inches but no limbs down or debris. The swamps and marshes protected us again.

 

[KRJ1975]

In a scientific terms, it’s cold AF this morning - a crisp 35 degrees in central Kentucky under sunny skies. If work permits I’m going to play hooky this afternoon and hit the little white ball around while enjoying a few adult beverages.


Have a good day, d leaguers.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Florida fall colors among a bald cypress swamp. These are protected trees now

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It was a brisk 39°F when I got up this morning. We are to top out at 61°. If all goes well the yard will be mowed by the end of the day. The AC went off yesterday afternoon and last night the heat was turned on.

I am glad that Sawnee Cat did not get damage from the storm; however, around here 7 inches of rain would be damage as our clay based soil can't absorb it that fast.

I wish all of you a wonderful day.

 

[KRJ1975]

Was just looking at a county electoral map and it appears that Oklahoma was the only state in the CONUS to go all red, while Massachusetts was the only state to go all blue. Warrior must really be keeping the troops in line out there in the midwest

 

[Cawood86]

The bottom one looks better than the actual court imo. Love the state outline at center court and championship years on the edge.

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Is that how it looks, because I am really liking that.

 

[Cawood86]

Yes Sir.

My Dad only had a sixth grade education and my Mom I think an eight grade education. My Dad was born in 28 and my Mom 35. They are both gone now.

Bless you brother. Both of mine are gone too. Lost my mother last year.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

My condolences and prayers to the family of John Schlarman.

 

[Cawood86]

Condolences and prayers to the family of John Schlarman.

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God bless him and his family

 

[_Rooster]

47°➫ 73° Mostly sunny, chrisp & dry.

Good Morning/Day to all.
Loving the Magic!

 

[_Rooster]

Do you remember the Vantoy Medley grocery store?

I remember some Gaylor's that lived there. Archie Gaylor was a pastor of some sort. Of course that was way past 1957.. I do have this one photo of my Paternal grandparents. Sterl and Lucinda. It is dated 1956, that may be my brother as he was born in 51.

This is my Dad and Mom, not sure who that boy is. I was born in 61, the photo is dated 69.

My Mammaw was always wearing an apron and when alone answering the door, you could see the 32 colt revolver she was clutching in her apron pocket. Nice memory stimulation. Thanks BBUK

Bless you brother. Both of mine are gone too. Lost my mother last year.

That alone shows they were successful and that handle of yours reminds me of lying across the bed with my Dad listening to the games on WHAS EVERY time I see it. Gotta love the D.

 

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Florida fall colors among a bald cypress swamp. These are protected trees now

Aspens in a Lockett meadow sunrise among Arizona's San Francisco Peaks. Spectacular results of the natural succession (healing process) in a montane fire climax vegetative community.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Is that how it looks, because I am really liking that.

The bottom one is a fans idea of what it should look like. The actual court has that big blue sticker saying Rupp Arena at Citizens Bank Center. Myself, I like the fans idea better.

 

[Cawood86]

Aspens in a Lockett meadow sunrise among Arizona's San Francisco Peaks. Spectacular results of the natural succession (healing process) in a montane fire climax vegetative community.

Brother....if that's your view....you are a blessed man....good on you

 

[_Rooster]

The bottom one is a fans idea of what it should look like. The actual court has those big blue sticker saying Rupp Arena at Citizens Bank Center. Myself, I like the fans idea better.

No Doubt about it.

Brother....if that's your view....you are a blessed man....good on you

Belongs to USDA. Sacred to the Navaho. Burns regularly so better kept as it is. Over the years among my favorite places I've been blessed to experience spiritual renewal.

You put this in my head.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

No Doubt about it.

Belongs to USDA. Sacred to the Navaho. Burns regularly so better kept as it is. Over the years among my favorite places I've been blessed to experience spiritual renewal.

You put this in my head.

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Pure blues. I like it.

 

[KRJ1975]

Well work didn’t cooperate so no golf for me today. As it turned out it’s still pretty chilly outside so not a big loss. Plus, I’ve been watching Masters coverage for 5 hours. Tiger in the hunt.

 

[cordmaker]

Good afternoon D, 69 years old and today is the first time I can remember mowing this late in the year!!!! Put it up for the second time for the winter!!!

I got three stained glass angels made this morning, got three more to go, before I can start on the THIN BLUE LINE glass for the LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. The angels are made from our MOM"S china that she had.

I hope the D, we are having pizza tonight without them stinking little fish on it!!!!!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Is this true Railroaders?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good afternoon D, 69 years old and today is the first time I can remember mowing this late in the year!!!! Put it up for the second time for the winter!!!

I got three stained glass angels made this morning, got three more to go, before I can start on the THIN BLUE LINE glass for the LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. The angels are made from our MOM"S china that she had.

I hope the D, we are having pizza tonight without them stinking little fish on it!!!!!

Happy Birthday Brother Cord.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good afternoon D, 69 years old and today is the first time I can remember mowing this late in the year!!!! Put it up for the second time for the winter!!!

I got three stained glass angels made this morning, got three more to go, before I can start on the THIN BLUE LINE glass for the LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. The angels are made from our MOM"S china that she had.

I hope the D, we are having pizza tonight without them stinking little fish on it!!!!!

I mow up into December to get the leaves off the grass.

 

[_Rooster]

Is this true Railroaders?

Linky

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Linky

Nice, thank you . Love the railroaders

 

[_Rooster]

Nice, thank you . Love the railroaders

Learned a couple of things today and mostly about the personal nature of myopic ignorance and associated biased blindness so thank you.

 

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[Sawnee Cat]

I am a hat man and I really like this one. It is a Montana style made of wool. Nice and clean and smooth

Locally our cowboys wear a different style, most are made of light straw. This cowboy is on a ranch a few miles from here. There is just something about a hat and if you are working cattle in the sun it is a must.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Just found $1.12 on the ground during my walk. A young lady passed by the dollar bill because her head was stuck in her phone.

While out walking one morning last week, I noticed the song "Easy Street" from "Walking Dead" blared at a NAPA auto parts store. Apparently, store managers set it to come on because so many bums sleep near the storefront. The song plays all night on endless loop, just like in the show. Some mornings I count 10 homeless people sleeping in front of or near various local businesses. Crazy.