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[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 72° and overcast here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 87°.

The last couple of days have been rough, as I found out that I have Covid. The best way to describe it, is a flu on steroids.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

 

[berniecarbo]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 72° and overcast here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 87°.

The last couple of days have been rough, as I found out that I have Covid. The best way to describe it, is a flu on steroids.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

Get well soon.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Sorry you caught COVID 41102. In some ways it feels like it has passed, in other ways it feels like it'll never completely pass.

Dealing with lots of technical headaches today. Work phone issues.

My family is starting to reassemble. Son back from the beach, and back to work on his summer moving job. He's hired a couple buddies and he's the crew chief, which has been working out good -- so far. These are teammates from his high school basketball days and they seem reliable. But I've warned him that he'll be accountable if they start to flake. WIfe and daughter heading home from London later today. Apparently nothing left to buy at Harrods. I feel bad for the tourists who get there after my women.

I hope you all have a good day.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from Shawanee, TN. Currently 78° and raining. Feels nice. We may hit 86°F.

Been up for a while. Drove over to Middlesboro for breakfast. Plan on returning later and visiting a few more folks before leaving out tomorrow. Granddaughter comes back from her dad's this afternoon. Must start packing tonight.

@UK_fan_41102 : Sorry to hear. Get well soon.

That's all for now. Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 72° and overcast here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 87°.

The last couple of days have been rough, as I found out that I have Covid. The best way to describe it, is a flu on steroids.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

Assume that's Santorini. Haven't been there. But in 10 weeks I can change that tune.

Edit: Sorry I skipped over you have covid. Best to you.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I am using my IPad, so my likes etc, may be crude. It is hot.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 72° and overcast here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 87°.

The last couple of days have been rough, as I found out that I have Covid. The best way to describe it, is a flu on steroids.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

This has to be Greece. When we sailed into some of the Greek Islands you could see the dwellings, all with blue roofs and bright white structures. It is a beautiful place

I trust you are doing well fighting that COVID. We don't hear much about it down here anymore but the flu on steroids does not sound good. Prayers your way for a complete recovery.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

This has to be Greece. When we sailed into some of the Greek Islands you could see the dwellings, all with blue roofs and bright white structures. It is a beautiful place

I trust you are doing well fighting that COVID. We don't hear much about it down here anymore but the flu on steroids does not sound good. Prayers your way for a complete recovery.

So far I'm doing good in my fight with it. One of the main things they want you to do, is get plenty of rest, and I've gotten plenty of that today.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from Shawnee, TN. Currently 69°F and partly cloudy. Received some good rain yesterday. Cooled everything down.

Plan on leaving here around 8 am EST heading for Cookeville, TN. Meet up with my cousin for a few. From there, it's on to Lebanon, TN and then north to Bowling Green and Smiths Grove. Plan on arriving by 4 pm.

Talked to Don for a short bit last night. He immediately recognized my number and sounded good.

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

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. Overcast and humid but still cool this morning in the east.

my wife and daughter are at the airport in London, heading home. They outlasted PM Boris Johnson on their trip.

hope it is a good day for all of you.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Bon voyage to you wife and daughter MDWildcat.

Drive safely Austin.

We got.45” of rain yesterday and last night we sure needed it. It is 73.2 degrees and 85% humidity.

You all have a happy Friday.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. Its currently 75° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring heavy thunderstorms and a high of 85°.

Enjoyed my best night of sleep this week. I feel like the worst is behind me now.

Everyone stay safe on this Friday.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D-League. Its currently 75° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring heavy thunderstorms and a high of 85°.

Enjoyed my best night of sleep this week. I feel like the worst is behind me now.

Everyone stay safe on this Friday.

Great news, you got this.

 

[*CatinIL*]

A new episode of Ancient Aliens tonight on The History Channel! Oh yeah! 👽

 

[warrior-cat]

It's about the 70's plus posters in the D-League. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[warrior-cat]

Chew on this Reds fans in the D-League.

The Reds have the highest batting average in the MLB with men in scoring position. Problem is, they don't get them there very often which is why they have one of the if not the worst record in the league this year. Makes me wonder why if you can hit with a higher batting average then, why not normally? Focus?

 

[vhcat70]

Reds! Reds! Reds! They're on a roll !! Win in 10th on a walk-off balk of all things, 2-1 !! What clutch do nothing. LOL.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from Anneta, KY. Currently 72°F and cloudy. May get some rain later today.

Had a nice visit with Bert and Sherry yesterday. Great food and fellowship. Awesome.

Heading to Louisville later this morning. Picking up some furniture with cuz.

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

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Out walking in a light rain. Daughter and wife home from London, and it was a great trip for them. Son off helping a high school buddy who is a student at Clemson move into a new place.

starting to sound like the Cats May reel in Wagner after all. I’m rarely right about these things but I did predict that to much ridicule on Rafters back when all the experts said U6. We’ll see, but a backcourt with Wagner, Dillingham, Sheppard and this Thiero kid who I think is going to be better than his ranking would be scary talented.

RIP Cpl. Agarn - dead at 99. That show F-Troop was my favorite at age 8, and I found out I can still recite all the lyrics to the theme song. For example: “Where Indian fights are colorful sights and nobody takes a licking cause pale-face and redskin both turn chicken…”

of course we are too woke for a show like that today, unfortunately.
Hope it’s a good day for all.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D-League. Out walking in a light rain. Daughter and wife home from London, and it was a great trip for them. Son off helping a high school buddy who is a student at Clemson move into a new place.

starting to sound like the Cats May reel in Wagner after all. I’m rarely right about these things but I did predict that to much ridicule on Rafters back when all the experts said U6. We’ll see, but a backcourt with Wagner, Dillingham, Sheppard and this Thiero kid who I think is going to be better than his ranking would be scary talented.

RIP Cpl. Agarn - dead at 99. That show F-Troop was my favorite at age 8, and I found out I can still recite all the lyrics to the theme song. For example: “Where Indian fights are colorful sights and nobody takes a licking cause pale-face and redskin both turn chicken…”

of course we are too woke for a show like that today, unfortunately.
Hope it’s a good day for all.

I loved the F-Troop. Ninety-nine is a long time on this earth so he earned a "Rest In Peace".

You are right about too WOKE. I seriously doubt any of the TV shows I grew up with in the 1950's could be allowed on TV today. One of the all time greats had a 100% black cast with some of the best actors in the history of TV and it is banned. When I was growing up it was the favorite program of every black I knew and today it is called racist.

Old Kingfish and the gang were brilliant

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I loved the F-Troop. Ninety-nine is a long time on this earth so he earned a "Rest In Peace".

You are right about too WOKE. I seriously doubt any of the TV shows I grew up with in the 1950's could be allowed on TV today. One of the all time greats had a 100% black cast with some of the best actors in the history of TV and it is banned. When I was growing up it was the favorite program of every black I knew and today it is called racist.

Old Kingfish and the gang were brilliant

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Hilarious stuff. And no more racist than the buffoonish shenanigans of Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton. Of course the Honeymooners is at least informally banned if not explicitly, because of Ralph’s comically inept threats directed at Alice.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 70° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of showers and a high of 76°.

Everyone stay safe on this Saturday.

 

[blubo]

Good morning D-League. Out walking in a light rain. Daughter and wife home from London, and it was a great trip for them. Son off helping a high school buddy who is a student at Clemson move into a new place.

starting to sound like the Cats May reel in Wagner after all. I’m rarely right about these things but I did predict that to much ridicule on Rafters back when all the experts said U6. We’ll see, but a backcourt with Wagner, Dillingham, Sheppard and this Thiero kid who I think is going to be better than his ranking would be scary talented.

RIP Cpl. Agarn - dead at 99. That show F-Troop was my favorite at age 8, and I found out I can still recite all the lyrics to the theme song. For example: “Where Indian fights are colorful sights and nobody takes a licking cause pale-face and redskin both turn chicken…”

of course we are too woke for a show like that today, unfortunately.
Hope it’s a good day for all.

I loved that show as well. one of my favorites on the show was bob steele, old cowboy star in 30’s and 40’s, as trooper duffy, who claimed to be the only survivor of the alamo.
Amos and andy was a great show. i think it was on on thursday nights sponsored by mott’s apple juice. just pure simple comedy.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Hilarious stuff. And no more racist than the buffoonish shenanigans of Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton. Of course the Honeymooners is at least informally banned if not explicitly, because of Ralph’s comically inept threats directed at Alice.

I would say my 3 top sitcoms from the 1950's were the Honeymooners, Amos N Andy and the Phil Silvers Show.

Phil Silvers was one of the funniest TV personalities in TV and motion picture history. He played Sgt Bilko in the U.S. Army and Dick Van Dyke made his "comedy TV appearance" on his show. Dick Van Dyke played the part of a private in Sgt Bilko's platoon that was a gifted baseball pitcher that could throw righty or lefty. He was so good Sgt got him a contract with the New York Yankee for $125,000. But the problem was he was a Southern boy and could not see playing for a team called the Yankees. Cameo appearances from Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and a few other Yanks made this a great show. Here is short clip. Oh it also had my favorite broadcaster of all time. Red Barber is in it with a smoking hot blonde who was the Southern boys girlfriend.

 

[berniecarbo]

Kind of a funny story. We lived in a rural area, so it was awhile before we could pick up a signal from any TV stations. I remember we first got a TV maybe in the mid 50's. It was a great big old thing that got a prominent place in the living room. Soon after we got it, the preacher came over to visit. He was a strict fire and brimstone preacher and mentioned television as evil in some of his sermons. My folks rushed to turn the TV off before he got to the front door. As a kid, I'm thinking, "Do you really think he's not going to notice this big old TV?"

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I would say my 3 top sitcoms from the 1950's were the Honeymooners, Amos N Andy and the Phil Silvers Show.

Phil Silvers was one of the funniest TV personalities in TV and motion picture history. He played Sgt Bilko in the U.S. Army and Dick Van Dyke made his "comedy TV appearance" on his show. Dick Van Dyke played the part of a private in Sgt Bilko's platoon that was a gifted baseball pitcher that could throw righty or lefty. He was so good Sgt got him a contract with the New York Yankee for $125,000. But the problem was he was a Southern boy and could not see playing for a team called the Yankees. Cameo appearances from Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra and a few other Yanks made this a great show. Here is short clip. Oh it also had my favorite broadcaster of all time. Red Barber is in it with a smoking hot blonde who was the Southern boys girlfriend.

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That's a funny clip. As sitcom stars, the Yankees were great baseball players. As a southerner, Dick Van Dyke was unconvincing.

I note the lush and fully developed 'Lula Bell' in that clip is supposed to be 16.

That reminded me of something I read about F-Troop in the Larry Storch obituary. The girl who played 'Wrangler Jane' in that show -- who caused early Hetero stirrings in me as an 8-year old, was Melody Patterson - and she was 15 when she auditioned for that show! Her mother had lied about her age to get her a shot and she won the part! She was 16 when the show went on the air. Sadly, the two years of F-Troop was about the peak of her career. She married "Dano" from Hawaii 5-O and he didn't want her acting. Then she went through a few other marriages, no kids, and died in a nursing home at 66.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 70° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of showers and a high of 76°.

Everyone stay safe on this Saturday.

All alone in the bay staring at pretty cliffs. Awesome!!

 

[vhcat70]

Kind of a funny story. We lived in a rural area, so it was awhile before we could pick up a signal from any TV stations. I remember we first got a TV maybe in the mid 50's. It was a great big old thing that got a prominent place in the living room. Soon after we got it, the preacher came over to visit. He was a strict fire and brimstone preacher and mentioned television as evil in some of his sermons. My folks rushed to turn the TV off before he got to the front door. As a kid, I'm thinking, "Do you really think he's not going to notice this big old TV?"

We lived with my grandparents till I was 4. The people M & D bought our first house, 4 rooms, from left behind their standup console combo radio with a ~10" diagonal TV also built in. Remember it being so cool to have a TV for the first time. Grandpa/ma didn't get one till '57. Anyway, the TV stopped receiving except for one channel - NBC. I was Ok with one channel. Beat nothing. M & D finally bought a real one receiving 3 stations again - !!! - after ~6 months - LOL.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, read Matthew 25 this morning.
What a thunderstorm last night!!! Started about 11, don't know what time it ended, but we had 4-5" of rain, since last Saturday, parts of Muhlenberg Co. have had close to 10" of rain!!!

I hope the D has a great day and prayers!!! Bert, hope you're feeling better, I know you are probably sore from your fall!!!!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I see where Kentucky has had some high temperatures even higher than down here.

The heat and humidity mixture down here will take the vinegar out of you and unless you are use to it will drain you dry. I have been outside working for an hour or so and calling it a work day. I will clean up and meet my daughter who lives over in Ocala to see the new Elvis film.

There are mixed reviews about the film so we would like to see it ourselves. Elvis first hit the stage when I was 13 and my family knew several people personally who performed with him. Namely Donnie and J.D. Sumner. My mother knew the Sumners from Lakeland all of J.D.'s life. They were fine people and all very talented. Should be fun.

Trust all have a nice afternoon.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from Anneta, KY. Currently 66°F and clear. Nice.

Spoke with a gent yesterday in Louisville I had not seen in 41 years. Even though he'd aged, he seemed the same. Kind of an eerie feeling in some ways yet familiar in others. Enjoyed this visit, Stopped by Peddler's Mall in Hillview with cuz and picked up a large, used cabinet which he'll use for storage.

Cuz offered me a 10-month old Beagle hound and a carrier. Healthy dog. I'm very tempted.

Leaving out this morning hopefully around 7:30 am. Goal is arrive in ATX by 11:30 pm tonight. Plan on returning weekend before Thanksgiving.

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

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Howdy folks. Beautiful day in the east. Cool, clear with a nice breeze.

On a long walk and listening to a podcast, which makes the miles go by. I like true mystery stories.
Today I’m listening to the disappearance of Louis LePrince. To set it up briefly, the guy who invented the moving picture camera and patented it was a guy named LePrince.
But just as he was about to display it at a grand premier in New York he gets on a train in front of many people —then disappears before the train reaches a station where people are waiting for him.

What happened? His wife hinted that Thomas Edison had him killed to steal his idea. That’s probably not true, but no one can really say. Strange stuff.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 68° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring partly cloudy skies and high of 82°.

Everyone stay safe on this Sunday.

 

[berniecarbo]

Howdy folks. Beautiful day in the east. Cool, clear with a nice breeze.

On a long walk and listening to a podcast, which makes the miles go by. I like true mystery stories.
Today I’m listening to the disappearance of Louis LePrince. To set it up briefly, the guy who invented the moving picture camera and patented it was a guy named LePrince.
But just as he was about to display it at a grand premier in New York he gets on a train in front of many people —then disappears before the train reaches a station where people are waiting for him.

What happened? His wife hinted that Thomas Edison had him killed to steal his idea. That’s probably not true, but no one can really say. Strange stuff.

Here's another for you. It also involves a train.

Was Ed Delahanty murdered?

Ed Delahanty's success on the diamond obscured a troubled personal life marred by gambling and booze. His debts frequently mounted to the point that "Big Ed" would threaten suicide in the hopes that his teammates would bail him out; at times, even his mother followed him on road trips to make...

baseballegg.com

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Here's another for you. It also involves a train.

Was Ed Delahanty murdered?

Ed Delahanty's success on the diamond obscured a troubled personal life marred by gambling and booze. His debts frequently mounted to the point that "Big Ed" would threaten suicide in the hopes that his teammates would bail him out; at times, even his mother followed him on road trips to make...

baseballegg.com

That’s a wild story about Ed Delehanty, Bernie. I’d never heard that one. You’d think a lifetime .346 hitter wouldn’t have a care in the world.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good afternoon. It is 82.5°F and sunny. We are to top out at 88°F. Thank goodness the 95-plus day are past for the time being.

I ended up with 1.63”, I am still confident that Cord is stealing my rain! All the facts presented on this board sort of prove it.

A trip to the doc is required for my leg. It is not any better 6 days later. I dread that. I may have to be whittled on. Dang.

I lost a good friend Friday. N.E. Reed. We met in high school. He married the prettiest girl in my church. Then when I came back home in 2000 and got into politics in 2005 we reconnected in spades as we were both on the BRADD executive committee. They did not come better than N.E. May God rest his soul.

Noah Everett "N.E." Reed, Jr. Obituary 2022 - Patton Funeral Homes

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My birthday was June 13, 1946 and his birthday was June 14, 1947. So every year I would get a phone call from N.E. and we would wish each other a happy birthday and then discuss family, our good lives etc. He is one that I will miss.


You all have a good day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good afternoon. It is 82.5°F and sunny. We are to top out at 88°F. Thank goodness the 95-plus day are past for the time being.

I ended up with 1.63”, I am still confident that Cord is stealing my rain! All the facts presented on this board sort of prove it.

A trip to the doc is required for my leg. It is not any better 6 days later. I dread that. I may have to be whittled on. Dang.

I lost a good friend Friday. N.E. Reed. We met in high school. He married the prettiest girl in my church. Then when I came back home in 2000 and got into politics in 2005 we reconnected in spades as we were both on the BRADD executive committee. They did not come better than N.E. May God rest his soul.

Noah Everett "N.E." Reed, Jr. Obituary 2022 - Patton Funeral Homes

View Noah Everett "N.E." Reed, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

www.pattonfuneralhome.com

My birthday was June 13, 1946 and his birthday was June 14, 1947. So every year I would get a phone call from N.E. and we would wish each other a happy birthday and then discuss family, our good lives etc. He is one that I will miss.


You all have a good day.

So sorry for the loss of your close friend Bert. Prayers for those who survive and may God bring peace and comfort to them.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good afternoon. It is 82.5°F and sunny. We are to top out at 88°F. Thank goodness the 95-plus day are past for the time being.

I ended up with 1.63”, I am still confident that Cord is stealing my rain! All the facts presented on this board sort of prove it.

A trip to the doc is required for my leg. It is not any better 6 days later. I dread that. I may have to be whittled on. Dang.

Bert we have been getting more than our share of rain down here. It lasts about 30 minutes and then the clouds roll on by and sun comes out again. I wish I could pipe some up to you but that Biden guy doesn't allow pipelines and it cost too much to send a truck up.

So to solve the problem I will have Cord do a rain dance and I will pray. Meanwhile I am listening to the rain.