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[Sawnee Cat]

Good Friday morning

And now for today's weather. We are currently 65° and clear skies. Sunshine will be the word. No rain. We have another small craft advisory as winds will be a steady 18 mph and rough seas. 35% humidity and a UV Index of 9. Tourist need to know that. We should reach a high of 87°. I plan to spend a lot of time in the pool.

Put me down as one who can enjoy a good breakfast for supper. In fact I would guess we do that two or three times a week. It is the easiest food to cook and my favorite. I like my breakfast. I guess the only difference is I have a hot cup of black coffee for breakfast and a cold glass of sweet tea for supper.

Paths less taken are where true beauty can be found. When it comes to nature it is best to get into the weeds

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Another beautiful morning in the Buckeye State. Sunny and low 60s. Going up to the mid-80s...but NO humidity.

Another day of yard mowing. Mowed one of the fields all afternoon yesterday after planting in the garden. Wasn't terribly tall, but there's grass everywhere. But that's I get when it's just a bit too tall with a 52 inch deck. It cuts more grass than it can blow out...or it just doesn't blow it out the chute fast enough/far enough. So I'll have to go over there and either do some raking (ugh) or mow again basically in a circular/square pattern and blow all the cuttings in the one direction....then I'll just have one big pile. The latter is the best option...done it many times. But with gas at about $3, I spend more on the mowers/trimmers than I do the vehicles.

Everybody have a safe, healthy, productive Friday.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Strawberries are something we have plenty of around here and I love them. There are so many U Pick Em farms and prices are reasonable. Plant City is probably the center of strawberry growing in Florida. We have three growing seasons, Spring, summer and winter.

The University of Florida recently developed a new variety called Florida Sensation. So far it is seems to be the best in many years. The new variety maintains fruit size throughout the season and has won every taste test whether it be amateurs or trained testers. They claim it has the best flavor profile they have seen. I am anxious to try them out because growers say it has a lot of promise. A big sweet, juicy strawberry sounds good.

Of course right now growers are facing the same thing as every other employer. Finding pickers. It takes two per acre to do it right. Word on the street is Biden will pay them to stay home so that presents a problem. All I know is I love strawberries and cream

Opening day of the Plant City Strawberry Festival.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Steak, eggs over easy, toast, grits, and potatoes ... all day any day, put preferably for breakfast

A little trivia that was hard to believe but since I got it directly from the horse's mouth I took it as gospel.
One of the founders of Waffle House was a friend (RIP). We had lunch often and one of the first times we had lunch he told me that Waffle House was the No. 1 seller of T-bone steaks in the country (maybe the world...don't remember). I found that astonishing...would have never thought it. But it was true.
That was quite a few years ago, so I have no idea if that's still the case today.

Side note...I think FEMA tracks the open/close Waffle House locations in times of natural catastrophes to gauge where the damage starts/ends...or something like that. I've heard that from a couple people and I think I've read it as well.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

A little trivia that was hard to believe but since I got it directly from the horse's mouth I took it as gospel.
One of the founders of Waffle House was a friend (RIP). We had lunch often and one of the first times we had lunch he told me that Waffle House was the No. 1 seller of T-bone steaks in the country (maybe the world...don't remember). I found that astonishing...would have never thought it. But it was true.
That was quite a few years ago, so I have no idea if that's still the case today.

Side note...I think FEMA tracks the open/close Waffle House locations in times of natural catastrophes to gauge where the damage starts/ends...or something like that. I've heard that from a couple people and I think I've read it as well.

I know they sell a bunch of pork chops also. I am a Waffle House fan and I usually get two of Papa Joe's pork chops, 3 eggs over easy with my grits and wheat toast or biscuits. When I see that Waffle House sign I know all is well in the world. We have 11 in the area.

On the side I usually get a large platter of hash browns, triple "all the way", smothered and covered. Or maybe some Bert's chili or Alice's ice tea. Nothing is bad on a waffle House menu.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Strawberries are something we have plenty of around here and I love them. There are so many U Pick Em farms and prices are reasonable.

There's a huge farm outside of a town here in Ohio called Troy that grow strawberries (along with a lot of other things). The town has a Strawberrry Festival in I think early June. Like a lot of these type festivals you can get/buy anything and everything strawberry. They make/sell delicious strawberry doughnuts.

I am anxious to try them out because growers say it has a lot of promise.

We've tried growing strawberries and have never had any luck. Plant sits there. Green. Doesn't grow. And the few berries are more the size of a small grape. Friends just down the road...same plant...beautiful...big, juicy berries. Go figure.

Biden

Since the weather's been nice...been outside a lot and have paid little attention to TV, news, internet, RR and the Political Thread, etc....so I missed this but I'm sure it's old news to some. When Biden was driving the electric truck at the Ford plant the other day.....it had TWO steering wheels!!! Could see the guy in the passenger seat actually driving the truck, while the "president" ACTED like he was driving! Just saw it last night.
They won't even let him take the wheel of a truck let alone let him make the decisions in the WH.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Another beautiful one in the east. Finally heard the 17-year cicadas doing their synchronized mating singing yesterday. I read somewhere that in addition to being a mating call it scares away birds. I can believe it. It's like the sound in the 1950s B movies of flying saucers hovering. Eerie.

I really admire and envy you guys who can down a steak, eggs, grits, toast and so on breakfast in the morning. That used to be one of my favorite things. In my 20s, I imperiled any number of Bob's Big Boy restaurants in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs when they'd roll out the weekend breakfast bars. I'd eat a whole plate of biscuits and gravy to get rolling, then a plate of just bacon and eggs, then waffles, syrup and sausage, and finally they had slices of watermelon and pineapple for an exclamation point.

But I can't handle that anymore. I maybe have a huge breakfast a half dozen times a year when I know I can take a two-hour nap and allow my digestive system to work like a python absorbing a small pig.

Glad it is Friday. Hope its a good one for all.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 70° and sunny with 68% humidity. Later today will bring mostly sunny skies and an expected high of 87°.

Took a vacation day, and it felt good to sleep in. Looks like I picked a good day to take off.

Everyone stay safe out there on this Friday

 

[Creed Bratton]

It's finally Friday!! Make it a good one.

Mama take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door,

 

[Girthang]

A little trivia that was hard to believe but since I got it directly from the horse's mouth I took it as gospel.
One of the founders of Waffle House was a friend (RIP). We had lunch often and one of the first times we had lunch he told me that Waffle House was the No. 1 seller of T-bone steaks in the country (maybe the world...don't remember). I found that astonishing...would have never thought it. But it was true.
That was quite a few years ago, so I have no idea if that's still the case today.

Side note...I think FEMA tracks the open/close Waffle House locations in times of natural catastrophes to gauge where the damage starts/ends...or something like that. I've heard that from a couple people and I think I've read it as well.

That's exactly what I get when I go to WH

 

[Girthang]

There's a huge farm outside of a town here in Ohio called Troy that grow strawberries (along with a lot of other things). The town has a Strawberrry Festival in I think early June. Like a lot of these type festivals you can get/buy anything and everything strawberry. They make/sell delicious strawberry doughnuts.

We've tried growing strawberries and have never had any luck. Plant sits there. Green. Doesn't grow. And the few berries are more the size of a small grape. Friends just down the road...same plant...beautiful...big, juicy berries. Go figure.

Since the weather's been nice...been outside a lot and have paid little attention to TV, news, internet, RR and the Political Thread, etc....so I missed this but I'm sure it's old news to some. When Biden was driving the electric truck at the Ford plant the other day.....it had TWO steering wheels!!! Could see the guy in the passenger seat actually driving the truck, while the "president" ACTED like he was driving! Just saw it last night.
They won't even let him take the wheel of a truck let alone let him make the decisions in the WH.

Smart people. Not biden... the Ford people

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good Friday morning

And now for today's weather. We are currently 65° and clear skies. Sunshine will be the word. No rain. We have another small craft advisory as winds will be a steady 18 mph and rough seas. 35% humidity and a UV Index of 9. Tourist need to know that. We should reach a high of 87°. I plan to spend a lot of time in the pool.

Put me down as one who can enjoy a good breakfast for supper. In fact I would guess we do that two or three times a week. It is the easiest food to cook and my favorite. I like my breakfast. I guess the only difference is I have a hot cup of black coffee for breakfast and a cold glass of sweet tea for supper.

Paths less taken are where true beauty can be found. When it comes to nature it is best to get into the weeds

I love live oaks. They get so massive and span so much ground.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning D-League. Another beautiful one in the east. Finally heard the 17-year cicadas doing their synchronized mating singing yesterday. I read somewhere that in addition to being a mating call it scares away birds. I can believe it. It's like the sound in the 1950s B movies of flying saucers hovering. Eerie.

I really admire and envy you guys who can down a steak, eggs, grits, toast and so on breakfast in the morning. That used to be one of my favorite things. In my 20s, I imperiled any number of Bob's Big Boy restaurants in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs when they'd roll out the weekend breakfast bars. I'd eat a whole plate of biscuits and gravy to get rolling, then a plate of just bacon and eggs, then waffles, syrup and sausage, and finally they had slices of watermelon and pineapple for an exclamation point.

But I can't handle that anymore. I maybe have a huge breakfast a half dozen times a year when I know I can take a two-hour nap and allow my digestive system to work like a python absorbing a small pig.

Glad it is Friday. Hope its a good one for all.

yep, I used to eat 16-20 ounce steaks, now 10 ounces is fine and sometimes too much.

When I was growing up in Park City my mom made buttermilk biscuits every morning. I would have 10 biscuits, six eggs (over easy), gravy, a load of bacon or sausage and topped off with butter and blackberry jelly on the 9th and 10th biscuit.

I usually topped out at about 135 pounds because I ran it off. Those days are long gone.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It's finally Friday!! Make it a good one.

Mama take this badge from me
I can't use it anymore
It's getting dark too dark to see
Feels like I'm knockin' on heaven's door

Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door
Knock-knock-knockin' on heaven's door,

I talked to him two years in a row at Park Mammoth Resort when I was the evening desk clerk and Eric was bored. We became friends. I wish I could see him now.

Edit:

He was with the Yard Birds then, I think.

 

[*CatinIL*]

I'll be headed to the lake tomorrow to get the cabin ready for Memorial Day weekend.

Hopefully the skies will cooperate so I can pull the scope out.

 

[AustinTXCat]

I'll be headed to the lake tomorrow to get the cabin ready for Memorial Day weekend.

Hopefully the skies will cooperate so I can pull the scope out.

Safe travels. Have fun. I'll be up on Nolin Lake July 9-13.

 

[Girthang]

yep, I used to eat 16-20 ounce steaks, now 10 ounces is fine and sometimes too much.

When I was growing up in Park City my mom made buttermilk biscuits every morning. I would have 10 biscuits, six eggs (over easy), gravy, a load of bacon or sausage and topped off with butter and blackberry jelly on the 9th and 10th biscuit.

I usually topped out at about 135 pounds because I ran it off. Those days are long gone.

I couldn't eat 135 pounds of biscuits and all that. Be fun to try, but I'm telling you I couldn't do it

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I'll be headed to the lake tomorrow to get the cabin ready for Memorial Day weekend.

Hopefully the skies will cooperate so I can pull the scope out.

Have fun, I am thankful people are getting out and about up there. Enjoy life

 

[*CatinIL*]

Safe travels. Have fun. I'll be up on Nolin Lake July 9-13.

Austin, it would be a hoot to try and link up with you if possible.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Austin, it would be a hoot to try and link up with you if possible.

Same here. We might make it happen.

Cuz lives off Dickey's Mill Rd east of Anneta Fire Department. I visit the area 2-3 times per year. If you're up there July 9-13, then please let me know. I plan on visiting Bert and Sherry on Friday, July 9.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Masks are soon to be past tense.

I went to Publix today and not a single employee had on a mask. In fact it is strange now to see someone wearing a mask. There was a scattering of older men and women in a mask but they were in the minority. Some of these old coggers might be buried in them.

I think we are past it now and you are going to see larger crowds at games. The professional teams control the crowd size but there are no restrictions by the state or local governments. Play Ball

 

[*CatinIL*]

Same here. We might make it happen.

Cuz lives off Dickey's Mill Rd east of Anneta Fire Department. I visit the area 2-3 times per year. If you're up there July 9-13, then please let me know. I plan on visiting Bert and Sherry on Friday, July 9.

👍

 

[cordmaker]

I hope the D had a great and was as full of doing nothing as mine was!!!!

Finished up my Son-In-law's deck yesterday!!!!

Good day, no gizzards, but has a crisp Gala apple with peanut butter, crunchy it was!!!!!

 

[warrior-cat]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

 

[berniecarbo]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

Jan is very knowledgeable about some of the holistic things. You might consider cbd oil. She gave it to a cat that was going through chemo. The cat is cancer free now. It's supposed to help slow the cancer growth and it helps the animal calm down. We had a dog we were giving cbd oil to and it really helped her deal with issues she had. Also turmeric is supposed to help slow cancer growth. Jan said there's users groups on facebook for both where people talk about their pet issues.

 

[awf]

Same here. We might make it happen.

Cuz lives off Dickey's Mill Rd east of Anneta Fire Department. I visit the area 2-3 times per year. If you're up there July 9-13, then please let me know. I plan on visiting Bert and Sherry on Friday, July 9.

My uncle's place is right down the road from your Cuz......his place was on Lake Shore Drive.....

 

[warrior-cat]

Jan is very knowledgeable about some of the holistic things. You might consider cbd oil. She gave it to a cat that was going through chemo. The cat is cancer free now. It's supposed to help slow the cancer growth and it helps the animal calm down. We had a dog we were giving cbd oil to and it really helped her deal with issues she had. Also turmeric is supposed to help slow cancer growth. Jan said there's users groups on facebook for both where people talk about their pet issues.

Thanks, probably try cbd oil. Not on Facebook so...

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

Sorry to hear about your dog, and hopefully the other one will have a good report when you check back with the vet. It's tough losing your dog....a family member. The kind that gives you unconditional love no matter what.

 

[berniecarbo]

Thanks, probably try cbd oil. Not on Facebook so...

I'm not either and Jan has dropped it for the most part. Internet searches might find something. She takes her animals seriously. The only vet around here to do the chemo was almost a 3 hour drive one way. We made that trip several times.

 

[UK82]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

Really sorry Warrior. We've had to put down several dogs and it never gets easier. Harder actually. It really pisses me off when people say that it's only a dog. No! It's a family member. More family than most. Best prayers for your other dog.

 

[BBUK]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

Real sorry to hear about your Dog. I had a real similar experience with my Guard Dog a few years ago. I held him in my arms on the floor as he passed away after a few hours.

 

[Girthang]

Feeling the spirit leave the body when they pass is a tearing/ripping that tells you more than some people can or want to comprehend. I will never again not be there for that most difficult moment, if I have anything to say about it. Being there for them when they go is very important for them and for us, imo.

Very sorry for your loss warrior-cat

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Saturday Morning D League

Lots of weather issues around here but still no rain. Chances today are 1%. We do have a Red Flag Warning for our area. The is because of 20 MPH winds and humidity at 30%. With the swamps so dry fires are a hazard. Nothing like California but still a nuisance if they happen.

We also have the first Named Storm of the season in the Atlantic, Ana. Hurricane season starts June 1 but it is not unusual to have a named storm in May. They are forecasting about 20 named storms for the season. Just give us the rain and keep the wind.

At the present we are 64° and winds are from the East North East. The humidity is dropping. Our high will hit 86° with partly cloudy skies by late afternoon. We also have a small craft advisory. Take care and I trust your day is blessed.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.

So sorry to hear. They are indeed like family. Unfortunately, we're only around them for a comparatively brief period within our lives. RIP, little buddy.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. Currently it's 63° with 88% humidity here in Eastern Kentucky. Later today will bring mostly sunny skies and a high of 88°.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Well, rough week coming to a close tomorrow. Had to put down one of my dogs on Wednesday (Old and was not eating or moving much). Held him when he went, was shaking at first but, I calmed him down. Had to take another one to get checked out at 1330 today because she has a growth that has been getting larger. It was small last time the vet saw it and said if it starts growing (it is) to come back. They took some samples to see what kind of cancer (they think it's cancer) and we have an appointment next Friday to have it removed. On top of that MIL and BIL (The vegans) are coming over again this weekend. Oh the horror! So, I went fishing this morning before taking Brandy (my dog) to the vet.



Fishing report: Warrior-cat 6---Largemouth Bass-2. Hooked 8 and 2 got away. Kept 5 because that is the daily limit at FT. Sill. Damn Vegans.

Sorry to hear about your dog @warrior-cat. I've had dogs that I thought more of than some people. They really are"Man's best friend".

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 72°F, cloudy, windy and a bit wet. Expecting some more rain between now and later this afternoon. We'll take it.

Called my little brother in FL. We talked for quite a while. Middlesboro house may sell soon. Medicare finally accepted a settlement from mom's estate. Found out brother also owns three houses in Lakeland plus one in Plant City. Proud of him.

NASCAR racing comes to Austin this weekend at Circuit of the Americas. I might watch.

Chores on the agenda for later on today.

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