D-League

[warrior-cat]

Got back a little earlier than I thought I would. Courtney (my student) did well but not as good as last year. There were only 3 women competing in her group so, they added the men as well for Kata competition. She placed second out of 7 and was a bit disappointed. I had to remind her she competed against men too. Pictured below was her reaction and in the second picture she felt a bit better after I told her she did well considering.

Fighting, she won first place but almost got disqualified because of being too aggressive. She is used to sparring me and I allow her to hit and kick harder so, she did that in her fight today. She bloodied the nose of her opponent (accidentally) which is not allowed in beginner and intermediate belt ranges. Brown belt and up, face contact is allowed. She also put her on the floor with a round house kick when both of their legs connected as they were both kicking at the same time. As I said before, as a gymnast she has very strong legs and has a "leg up" (heh, heh, I'll be here all day) on the competition. I told her I would rather her get disqualified than compete weakly.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

80.5°F already on our way to 94°F with a 20% chance of rain. Please rain!

I may get the mail today. That may be the only thing I so outside.

No much for "in" accaru weather. It is 95.5°F on the back and 96.3°F on the front. No way was the high 94.

GEEZE.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Got back a little earlier than I thought I would. Courtney (my student) did well but not as good as last year. There were only 3 women competing in her group so, they added the men as well for Kata competition. She placed second out of 7 and was a bit disappointed. I had to remind her she competed against men too. Pictured below was her reaction and in the second picture she felt a bit better after I told her she did well considering.

Fighting, she won first place but almost got disqualified because of being too aggressive. She is used to sparring me and I allow her to hit and kick harder so, she did that in her fight today. She bloodied the nose of her opponent (accidentally) which is not allowed in beginner and intermediate belt ranges. Brown belt and up, face contact is allowed. She also put her on the floor with a round house kick when both of their legs connected as they were both kicking at the same time. As I said before, as a gymnast she has very strong legs and has a "leg up" (heh, heh, I'll be here all day) on the competition. I told her I would rather her get disqualified than compete weakly.

That last picture was a smile, Warrior.

Your creeds just went DOWN!

 

[BBUK]

Got back a little earlier than I thought I would. Courtney (my student) did well but not as good as last year. There were only 3 women competing in her group so, they added the men as well for Kata competition. She placed second out of 7 and was a bit disappointed. I had to remind her she competed against men too. Pictured below was her reaction and in the second picture she felt a bit better after I told her she did well considering.

Fighting, she won first place but almost got disqualified because of being too aggressive. She is used to sparring me and I allow her to hit and kick harder so, she did that in her fight today. She bloodied the nose of her opponent (accidentally) which is not allowed in beginner and intermediate belt ranges. Brown belt and up, face contact is allowed. She also put her on the floor with a round house kick when both of their legs connected as they were both kicking at the same time. As I said before, as a gymnast she has very strong legs and has a "leg up" (heh, heh, I'll be here all day) on the competition. I told her I would rather her get disqualified than compete weakly.

Great stuff!!!

 

[BBUK]

That last picture was a smile, Warrior.

Your creeds just went DOWN!

Man Sir, don't know the difference from a smile and...gas....

 

[AustinTXCat]

@starchief5 : Sorry to hear. Y'all get well soon.

This year's total finds on streets of Austin for period Jun 26, 2021 - Jun 25, 2022: $166.74. Found $148.74 in change and another $18 in bills. Found $701.89 since June 26, 2016. Plan on investing it all later for my granddaughter's college fund when she's of age.

 

[BBUK]

@starchief5 : Sorry to hear. Y'all get well soon.

This year's total finds on streets of Austin for period Jun 26, 2021 - Jun 25, 2022: $166.74. Found $148.74 in change and another $18 in bills. Found $701.89 since June 26, 2016. Plan on investing it all later for my granddaughter's college fund when she's of age.

Amazing...

Also uncanny as I ordered 5 of those banks a couple weeks ago for my Grand Children... Started them off but I don't have the chances you've had for finding the dough though I do have the gift..

 

[BBUK]

A couple recent meals...

Pork Loin and air-fried Brussel Sprouts along with rice...

Boiled Brussel Sprouts with a barbequed Ribeye and rice...

I grew to love Brussel Sprouts while in the Army. Just a good, good veggie that I do not have frequently but hopefully that will change...

Some soybean paste soup... Just a pleasing soup...

All have a great rest of your evening...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Beautiful weather holding in the east.

Nice day yesterday. My wife and I drove into the city and had lunch at a place on Capitol Hill where we all hung out as young journalists in our 20s called The Hawk and Dove. Back in the 1980s it was a lively, unpretentious neighborhood bar and restaurant with good burgers and Reuben sandwiches and cheap drinks. Now somebody has put some money into it and made it a more upscale place. Not as much fun. But that could be the difference in being in my 20s compared to in my 60s.

Off for a hike in the Shenandoah mountains, a short stretch of the Appalachian trail. I hope it’s a good day for all.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning legionnaires!

After a few days in the triple digits, we are looking at a 20° shift in temperatures with low 80's expected for the next few days. Tuesday (normal Miyagi day) has the lowest winds projected so, texted my student that Monday will be the first day of practice this week as I will be kayak fishing on Tuesday. I am expecting big things this Tuesday as I received my $178.00 order of new lures on Friday and have rigged some of them ready for fishing. Lunkers beware.

MIL and BIL came over yesterday and one of my 4 dogs does not like my MIL. She (Koda the dog) will on occasion tolerate my BIL and let him pet her but has never let my MIL get close. Anytime she (MIL) moves around the house the dog goes nuts and barks loudly and aggressively. God, I love that dog.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 74°F, sunny and clear. Today's high expected at 102°F. Rare cold front perhaps moving in tomorrow bringing much-needed rain. We shall see.

Worked my butt off yesterday morning clipping weeds, trimming bushes and other related tasks. Yard looks better.

May go for a walk after bit before we get too hot.

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

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Sunday morning D

A nice day in Kentucky is in store. Son and daughter in law have returned from Coloraado and my boy is out on his 12 mile Sunday morning run. I asked him which area was the hardest to run: Colorado, Kentucky or Florida and he said Florida with 95% humidity. I said that is why they invented Gatorade.

Trust all have a blessed Sunday

 

[berniecarbo]

Morning legionnaires!

After a few days in the triple digits, we are looking at a 20° shift in temperatures with low 80's expected for the next few days. Tuesday (normal Miyagi day) has the lowest winds projected so, texted my student that Monday will be the first day of practice this week as I will be kayak fishing on Tuesday. I am expecting big things this Tuesday as I received my $178.00 order of new lures on Friday and have rigged some of them ready for fishing. Lunkers beware.

MIL and BIL came over yesterday and one of my 4 dogs does not like my MIL. She (Koda the dog) will on occasion tolerate my BIL and let him pet her but has never let my MIL get close. Anytime she (MIL) moves around the house the dog goes nuts and barks loudly and aggressively. God, I love that dog.

Sometimes dogs just know. I've posted about Maddie (my boxer) before. She loved everybody she ever met except one person. I found out later he had spent several years in the pen for some bad stuff.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 81° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°.

Everyone stay out there today.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 81° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°.

Everyone stay out there today.

I love country churches. The Red accent is different.

It is a cloudy 81.3°F here on our way to 88° with a 60% chance of rain. I am praying for some rain. We really need it.

 

[warrior-cat]

I love country churches. The Red accent is different.

It is a cloudy 81.3°F here on our way to 88° with a 60% chance of rain. I am praying for some rain. We really need it.

Maybe this will help.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

I love country churches. The Red accent is different.

It is a cloudy 81.3°F here on our way to 88° with a 60% chance of rain. I am praying for some rain. We really need it.

That's a church from New Zealand Bert. The red trim is what stuck out to me as well.

My wife is holding off on watering her plants, hoping it rains. She said if she waters them, it will rain for sure.

 

[vhcat70]

Whoa, and I was getting the Roku set up in my lowest level of my home so I could up my daily steps on the treadmill and watch some John Wayne while doing it...

Do you have all his lines in all his movies memorized?

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 81° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°.

Everyone stay out there today.

Palm tree next to an ole country church around hills/mountains doesn't compute for me.

 

[BBUK]

That's a church from New Zealand Bert. The red trim is what stuck out to me as well.

My wife is holding off on watering her plants, hoping it rains. She said if she waters them, it will rain for sure.

Nothing but the blood...

 

[BBUK]

Oops...

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[BBUK]

The problem is, it's true....😡😡

 

[_Rooster]

Checking in. Wife and I both have Covid. About the same effects of a cold. Not all that bad unless it gets worse.My sciatica still has me down. No pain if sitting but excruciating if I have to walk more than about 10 feet. I also have been dealing with skin cancer surgery I had a couple of months ago. It was inside my earlobe. An open wound that is slow in healing.

No life threatening issues it seems. I read all but just have not had much to say.

You always have a seat.

God, I love that dog.

I had a witch halloween decoration I used to play (chase) our Jacks with. All they had to see was Mom ( God bless her understanding) getting out of the shower one time and it was on.

Maybe this will help.

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[_Rooster]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 81° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°.

Everyone stay out there today.

Here's another in a tourist trap that captures the imagination.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Here's another in a tourist trap that can captures the imagination.

Elvis Chapel at Superstition Mountain. He looks totally different with a beard.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 81°F and partly cloudy. Rain chances increasing this afternoon. Today's high estimated around 97°F. We really need moisture.

Pup holding up well. It appears I might make the trip back to KY. Fingers crossed.

Monday, Monday....

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

 

[BBUK]

Good Morning all,
I wanted to see what kind of shape, I was in, pain-wise, and cut down my meds to just the one essential. Since Thursday, I hurt but it's bearable. I am thankful but I am also thankful for meds. (Don't have a drop of alcohol in the house either except for rubbing alcohol.) Yeah I went cold turkey in more ways than one but not all ways... Have a great day!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. Back at work. The weekend was fun but immediately seemed a distant memory when I woke up this morning.

Back from a longish walk. The humidity was registering by 6:30 am. Not brutally hot yet, but it feels like it might be heading that way.

My wife and daughter are heading for London for a vacation at the end of the week. I couldn't manage it with work, but just between us -- been there and done that, and I have no interest in flying anywhere right now. I have two friends who took recent trips and it sounded like the stuff I used to be subjected to in Africa or South Asia back in the day. No thanks. I'm glad my daughter will be along with my wife, they love each other's company and my daughter, at least, has the natural sunniness and sense of excitement of the young which will lift them if the travel becomes a nightmare.

Hope you all are in a good place and doing well.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D

This is my last day in KY. My grandson flew in late last night front.Spain. He had delays that are normal in flying this day and age.

He will hang around a few days and then head up to Cincinnati. He was offered a position in cancer research at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital until the fall semester and may continue after school starts. The youngest granddaughter is away for summer camp. So it is a busy time of year.

I trust are well

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning folks. Back at work. The weekend was fun but immediately seemed a distant memory when I woke up this morning.

Back from a longish walk. The humidity was registering by 6:30 am. Not brutally hot yet, but it feels like it might be heading that way.

My wife and daughter are heading for London for a vacation at the end of the week. I couldn't manage it with work, but just between us -- been there and done that, and I have no interest in flying anywhere right now. I have two friends who took recent trips and it sounded like the stuff I used to be subjected to in Africa or South Asia back in the day. No thanks. I'm glad my daughter will be along with my wife, they love each other's company and my daughter, at least, has the natural sunniness and sense of excitement of the young which will lift them if the travel becomes a nightmare.

Hope you all are in a good place and doing well.

Speaking of flying, it has become a pain. delays, cancelations and shortage of pilots is causing nightmares for the traveler. My last flight from Atlanta to Tampa was delayed 4 hours waiting for a pilot who was taking off from LA.

 

[berniecarbo]

I just shipped 2 boxes of lamp shades. They were 14 top 15 bottom and 10 side height. 6 to a box because they don't nest well. I sell through 3rd and sometimes fourth parties before they get to the motel/hotel. I told the guy if he would take a shade with a 1' smaller top that I could get them in one box and cut his Fed Ex bill in half. Most people wouldn't even notice the difference in a 13 or 14 top unless I pointed it out. It certainly wouldn't affect your experience of spending the night in your motel room. I guess these places have interior decorators that aren't concerned with the bottom line. With the way freight costs have risen, it looks like someone would come to their senses.

Also today I am shipping 12 shades to an Orlando Hampton Inn. 2 shades per box. With a slightly larger alteration, I could have gotten them in one box. Instead, they are going on a pallet and going freight truck.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It is 73.6°F and we are supposed to top out at 84°F with no chance of rain. We did not get a drop yesterday (60% chances) even though we had some fine looking clouds, they just were not productive. My grass needs a drink!

I talked to Ymmot yesterday and he said that he doubts we will see Don any time soon. The second stroke has harmed him. I hope Don can turn it around but strokes are bad.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Just checking in on you folks to make sure no one was abducted by ALIENS. Got a nice break in the weather here in the Bluegrass. I think I'll screw up and ruin the day by playing golf today. I'll check in later and try and get caught up.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

It is 73.6°F and we are supposed to top out at 84°F with no chance of rain. We did not get a drop yesterday (60% chances) even though we had some fine looking clouds, they just were not productive. My grass needs a drink!

I talked to Ymmot yesterday and he said that he doubts we will see Don any time soon. The second stroke has harmed him. I hope Don can turn it around but strokes are bad.

I hate to hear this about Don. Strokes are serious. Very . I will keep Don in my prayers

 

[warrior-cat]

Good Morning all,
I wanted to see what kind of shape, I was in, pain-wise, and cut down my meds to just the one essential. Since Thursday, I hurt but it's bearable. I am thankful but I am also thankful for meds. (Don't have a drop of alcohol in the house either except for rubbing alcohol.) Yeah I went cold turkey in more ways than one but not all ways... Have a great day!

Yeah, I know the feeling at least right now. From the injured ribs to the line drives that hit both legs and my wrist/palm area, I am still in pain when using my legs and left hand. Had to do a modified total gym workout for upper body today because the hand only allows for limited motion. Going to train my student after lunch today because I will try to kayak fish tomorrow.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Mid 80's for the high today and tomorrow. Getting back up to triple digits toward the end of the week.

Watched a new series that is out now with Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow called "The Old Man". So far, I like it (2 episodes). Jeff Bridges plays an old, retired government man who was used for many overseas covert missions but now was off of the grid. They find him, come after him, and he basically must now run and fight off the government.

Prayers for Don and others who need it.

Carry on straight people! (From John Boy and Billy radio show)

 

[BBUK]

Been trying to find the "healthy" alternative to coffee creamer... I normally drink coffee black but do use milk and half and half from time to time. Never could stand sugar in my coffee with the exception of that french vanilla stuff. (I like that too much so quit cold turkey.) (I tried the coffeemate and so many others and just saw the bad in those... just looking at the ingredients.)

Anyway, I just got a half gallon of coconut and almond milk (Unsweetened). I found online that coconut milk was the best/ healthiest coffee creamer but I couldn't find unsweetened coconut milk or I didn't look in the right place.

Oh, I posted this partly due to the one person who posted using some sea salt in your coffee. That works. (Thanks) (I am just trying for the perfect cup of coffee.. per my tastes...)

So far this concoction of sea salt (Just a smidge), coconut and almond milk is turning out okay but it is yet to be proclaimed perfect.

 

[BBUK]

Yeah, I know the feeling at least right now. From the injured ribs to the line drives that hit both legs and my wrist/palm area, I am still in pain when using my legs and left hand. Had to do a modified total gym workout for upper body today because the hand only allows for limited motion. Going to train my student after lunch today because I will try to kayak fish tomorrow.

Man Sir, I miss my total gym. I had one before we left for Korea (I actually used it regularly.) (I got a heck of a good deal on one. A basic model but sold it.) But dang those are not cheap now. I have been looking for a used one but no luck so far.