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Never worked out and never been to a gym. I’m 61 , and starting to feel it lol. Farmed all my life, with tobacco keeping me in shape until maybe 20 years ago. Now, it’s mostly tractor work. And I can tell the difference big time, with the strength and use of my legs. I can see why my parents and forefathers lived so long. Hard work.
And fresher non processed foods.
 
If you all "take a notion", give Ole Cowtown Cat a vote... (It will serve two good purposes.)

 
Have to give credit where credit is due... (My Tanker Buddy)

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Looks like a good day weather-wise shaping up. Mid 60s now with a high of mid 70s with low humidity.

Little to nothing on the docket today. Some things I've got on the to-do list might get done....or may go in another direction. Probably will mow one of the fields and piddle in the garden some. And will probably straighten up the garage AGAIN. Someone has been leaving my tools all over the place! Bert knows what I'm talking about.

Y'all have a good Saturday.
 
Good Saturday Morning D

Read Hosea 13. God was very angry.

On to our daily weather report: The current temperature is 74° with winds South West at 12 mph, our humidity is a very pleasant 95%. Our high will reach 87°. We have not hit 90 this summer but we are getting close. I notice our temperature is often less than up North but the thing that gets folks not use to our area is the humidity.

Humidity is a deal breaker but if you want to really get in shape work outdoors in this weather. It will take the vinegar out of you so you best have a bucket or water close by. You are going to sweat boy sweat, "drop down and give me another 50 as we use to say in the Army".

OK enough of that. My wife is meeting our daughter who lives in Ocala for an appointment to have their hair done. The woman who does their hair was a childhood friend of my daughter and her mother and my wife are best friends.

I am going to piddle around, maybe take in some outdoor markets around here and hit the pool. I will figure it out with another cup of coffee.

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Looks like a good day weather-wise shaping up. Mid 60s now with a high of mid 70s with low humidity.

Little to nothing on the docket today. Some things I've got on the to-do list might get done....or may go in another direction. Probably will mow one of the fields and piddle in the garden some. And will probably straighten up the garage AGAIN. Someone has been leaving my tools all over the place! Bert knows what I'm talking about.

Y'all have a good Saturday.
Wife wants to go shopping today and buy me lunch and my B-day present that I pick out at Academy Sports (more fishing gear). Sundays are her relaxation days so instead of celebrating Sunday (the actual day), we are celebrating today. Hers is Tuesday so, I will pamper her tomorrow but, still prepare a little surprise for Tuesday.
 
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Wife wants to go shopping today and buy me lunch and my B-day present that I pick out at Academy Sports (more fishing gear). Sundays are her relaxation days so instead of celebrating Sunday, we are celebrating today. Hers is Tuesday so, I will pamper her tomorrow but, still prepare a little surprise for Tuesday.
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Good morning D-Leaguers. I hope all us well with you.

It's a cool, beautiful morning in the east.

I heard from an old friend last night, and thought some of you -- former military and those of strong faith -- would be interested.

Col. David Eberly was the highest ranking American POW of Desert Storm. He was shot down over Baghdad in the early days of the air campaign in January, 1991. His family initially thought he was killed. But he survived nearly two months in very tough conditions, enduring some rough treatment by the Iraqis.

I had interviewed David at the Al Kharj air base in Saudi Arabia just a couple days before he was shot down, and had written a full story on him and what he was expecting from combat that was published in The Washington Times. His family saw it, and he later told me it gave them comfort during the time they assumed he was KIA. So we have stayed friends for 30 years.

He wrote a book called Faith Beyond Belief about those days. It talks about how his Christian faith got him through everything. He was kind enough to reprint the profile I'd written in the book. I'd recommend it to the D-League veterans and men of faith.

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Good morning D-Leaguers. I hope all us well with you.

It's a cool, beautiful morning in the east.

I heard from an old friend last night, and thought some of you -- former military and those of strong faith -- would be interested.

Col. David Eberly was the highest ranking American POW of Desert Storm. He was shot down over Baghdad in the early days of the air campaign in January, 1991. His family initially thought he was killed. But he survived nearly two months in very tough conditions, enduring some rough treatment by the Iraqis.

I had interviewed David just a couple days before he was shot down, and had written a full story on him and what he was expecting from combat in that was published in The Washington Times. His family saw it, and he later told me it gave them comfort during the time they assumed he was KIA. So we have stayed friends for 30 years.

He wrote a book called Faith Beyond Belief about those days. It talks about how his Christian faith got him through everything. He was kind enough to reprint the profile I'd written in the book. I'd recommend it to the D-League veterans and men of faith.

Thank you , I look forward to reading it.
 
Thank you , I look forward to reading it.
I think you'll like it Sawnee. David Eberly is the real deal when it comes to American heroes. And he has the Right Stuff - his book is a matter of fact portrayal of what he went through, in which he gives all credit to God for seeing him through.

We talked last night about meeting up soon over in Arlington, Va. I hope that comes to pass.
 
Wife wants to go shopping today and buy me lunch and my B-day present that I pick out at Academy Sports (more fishing gear). Sundays are her relaxation days so instead of celebrating Sunday (the actual day), we are celebrating today. Hers is Tuesday so, I will pamper her tomorrow but, still prepare a little surprise for Tuesday.
Happy early Birthday. Enjoy!
 
I have 4.7 miles in for today!

Which ever one of the D posted the Far Side for me one day, can you post it again for today, the one about the nudist colony!!!! Funny!!!!

I was not near my computer most of yesterday and I cannot do those type things on my phone. (If there is a way I don't know it, yet..) Anyway Sir... (It seems they have the link blocked from past days but you can click on the below...)


Oh, I hope all's days today are fruitful. May your blessings be multiplied and may you have a ton of blessings to multiply. God's strength to you all. God Bless you all...
 
Good morning from ATX. Currently 80°F and sunny. We're expecting today's high around 95°F. Slight rain chance.

Happy Birthday Warrior! Wishing you many, many more.

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

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I ate a decent sized bowl of raspberry's about ten days ago, does that count? They were edible...
 
Wife wants to go shopping today and buy me lunch and my B-day present that I pick out at Academy Sports (more fishing gear). Sundays are her relaxation days so instead of celebrating Sunday (the actual day), we are celebrating today. Hers is Tuesday so, I will pamper her tomorrow but, still prepare a little surprise for Tuesday.

Happy Birthday you fisherman you...

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Tell my Darling I just posted this and it's on... ;) (PLEASE don't tell my Darling!!!)
 
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Bumping for CTC (He did not ask me, I volunteered.)
 
I think you'll like it Sawnee. David Eberly is the real deal when it comes to American heroes. And he has the Right Stuff - his book is a matter of fact portrayal of what he went through, in which he gives all credit to God for seeing him through.

We talked last night about meeting up soon over in Arlington, Va. I hope that comes to pass.
Do me a favor. If you visit the cemetery place a penny on this tombstone. He was KIA and it really was a sad day for my mother and her family. He was a good boy and in a way, I am thankful he did not see what happened to the U.S. military. I want to think he did not die in vain but I am not so sure now. RIP cousin, some of us still care.

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Do me a favor. If you visit the cemetery place a penny on this tombstone. He was KIA and it really was a sad day for my mother and her family. He was a good boy and in a way, I am thankful he did not see what happened to the U.S. military. I want to think he did not die in vain but I am not so sure now. RIP cousin, some of us still care.

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Wow. I know the pain from a loss like that never goes away Sawnee. I’ll keep him in mind when I next visit Arlington Cemetery, a place I try to get to often. My FIL, a Korean War vet, was interred there just before Covid, and we need to go pay respects to him soon.
 
Wow. I know the pain from a loss like that never goes away Sawnee. I’ll keep him in mind when I next visit Arlington Cemetery, a place I try to get to often. My FIL, a Korean War vet, was interred there just before Covid, and we need to go pay respects to him soon.
While you are there look up Archie Daine Borden.

"Archie Daine Borden Navy Commander:

Archie Daine Borden, a retired Navy commander, died Wednesday (July 12, 1989) at his Fort Worth home. He was 62. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Meyers Chapel in Arlingon, VA. Military graveside service will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Harveson & Cole Funeral Home in Fort Worth is in charge of the arrangements."

Daine was one of my childhood hero's from my family. His sister was my Aunt Loy and wow what times we had him telling me about flying off an aircraft carrier. He launched all my dreams of becoming a pilot.
 
While you are there look up Archie Daine Borden.

"Archie Daine Borden Navy Commander:

Archie Daine Borden, a retired Navy commander, died Wednesday (July 12, 1989) at his Fort Worth home. He was 62. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Fort Meyers Chapel in Arlingon, VA. Military graveside service will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Harveson & Cole Funeral Home in Fort Worth is in charge of the arrangements."

Daine was one of my childhood hero's from my family. His sister was my Aunt Loy and wow what times we had him telling me about flying off an aircraft carrier. He launched all my dreams of becoming a pilot.
Sounds like a true hero Bert. I spent a few weeks on the USS Saratoga in the Red Sea just before the start of the Desert Storm air campaign. Those pilots - a few of whom were soon to be shot down and killed or captured - were impressive young men.
 
Funny thing this morning before going out with my wife. My 15 year old daughter came up to me and ask that when we get back could I take her out somewhere to get her mother a birthday card for tomorrow. I said sure but we could do it on Monday easier with her not here. She says: "Yeah but her birthday is tomorrow" I said: "No, mine is". A blank look came over her face and then reality hit. She then says: "Well, we have too many birthdays in August and I can't keep up with all of them". I said: "True and don't be ashamed, I am not offended". My brother has one on the 19th, a grandson on the 21st and a granddaughter on the 30th as well. She has been grumpy all afternoon now. Had me laughing and she said: "Dad, it ain't funny".
 
Had a great day mostly free of media and the internet. Weird how much better my mood gets the longer I don't hear or see people trying to increase my rage response.

Last bastion of such is the D-League. Hope the entire D-L had a great day today and have a great start to their week tomorrow!

I miss block parties and potlucks. Families getting together to help their new neighbors paint or lay sod and such. Those are days long gone I suppose, but 2 old neighbors helped me without anybody asking this past week and reminded me of those days.

I've done a lot of helping without asking for nor receiving it in return. It is humbling to receive it. I'm thankful to God for it and for those of like character who give it to others.
 
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