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[Sawnee Cat]

Local legendary Mermaid Bonnie Georgiadis died last month at age 86. She was known as the Tarpon Springs Siren
She worked at Weeki Wachee for 37 years and produced a lot of movies that were based at the park. In the picture below she is with her daughter, Tasula who was also a mermaid. RIP Miss Bonnie.

https://www.tampabay.com/life-cultu...lfFSomsBy50w9OhrM1p5TSWhbJnY4A6uxSmqXR5HT8ciU

 

[BBUK]

Man, I did my good deed for the day. Those against waste, fraud, and abuse would be proud!!!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and clear. Today's high may hit 105°F. Our high yesterday reached 106°F. Under heat advisory. Triple-digit streak continues.

Heading into the office this morning, so keeping it short.

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

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 75° and clear here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°.

Everyone stay safe out there today.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Triple digits still with us as well for the next few days. 103° on tap today as I venture out to train my student at noon with no AC in the building. Good news is that after many years of exhaust fans and large floor fans the owners ordered AC units that have just arrive and they will close the building down for 2 weeks starting on the 15th of August to install them. Better late than never, I guess.

No fishing this weekend as the heat does not subside much overnight. Next week it starts to cool enough at night and the days are supposed to be in the high 90's so, I can catch a few hours in the mornings to fish. Tuesday looks like a real possibility.

Getting the hooptie (2006 Kia Sportage) operational. New battery, new brake light switch replaced, all fluids replaced (been a few years, all levels were below low mark), new filters (air and fluid) replaced, new tires scheduled for Saturday, and parking light ordered to replace one that is out. Bought new tools (tire iron, jack and tool set) for the Kia. With all of this I have spent up to about $1500.00 so far. Trying to read and understand our hand-held diagnostic device to determine what else is needed before it is completely road worthy. The kicker is, MIL told my wife that she would like to have it back if we got it running. My response?

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and clear. Today's high may hit 105°F. Our high yesterday reached 106°F. Under heat advisory. Triple-digit streak continues.

Heading into the office this morning, so keeping it short.

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

Good Morning,
I had National Chocolate Chip cookie day the last four days. I bought the BB some cookies he didn't like so I ate'em. (The BB likes the chewy cookies and these were not...) Alas, no more to celebrate...today. (I figured a row a day was fair. Had I only known today was the day, I may have bought another bag... Yeah, that is my mindset with cookies. I cannot change the intake quantity once I set the parameter(s)... (It would have taken another bag...) 😁

 

[BBUK]

Morning Legionnaires!

Triple digits still with us as well for the next few days. 103° on tap today as I venture out to train my student at noon with no AC in the building. Good news is that after many years of exhaust fans and large floor fans the owners ordered AC units that have just arrive and they will close the building down for 2 weeks starting on the 15th of August to install them. Better late than never, I guess.

No fishing this weekend as the heat does not subside much overnight. Next week it starts to cool enough at night and the days are supposed to be in the high 90's so, I can catch a few hours in the mornings to fish. Tuesday looks like a real possibility.

Getting the hooptie (2006 Kia Sportage) operational. New battery, new brake light switch replaced, all fluids replaced (been a few years, all levels were below low mark), new filters (air and fluid) replaced, new tires scheduled for Saturday, and parking light ordered to replace one that is out. Bought new tools (tire iron, jack and tool set) for the Kia. With all of this I have spent up to about $1500.00 so far. Trying to read and understand our hand-held diagnostic device to determine what else is needed before it is completely road worthy. The kicker is, MIL told my wife that she would like to have it back if we got it running. My response?

New cabin filter, don't forget the cabin filter.... (10 bucks but very worth it.)

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Some people stay off of the political board for this very reason. So I have been told.

 

[BBUK]

Some people stay off of the political board for this very reason. So I have been told.

Sir,

On the political board I saw that the same few said the same things no matter what. It was as if they argued just to argue and promote or cause commotion. No chances of swaying that. I left those to subsist of their own volition. (In my thinking, one of the worst things you can be is a troublemaker. Several in that thread are troublemakers.)

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Hot and sticky already in the east.

Heading in to work on the train. Busy day ahead.

Just a few more days til we get to see the Cats in the Bahamas. Like always we’ll see things through blue tinted glasses. But that’s alright. At least in my case a little exaggerated enthusiasm right now won’t be a bad thing.

Ill catch up later. Hope you guys have a good day.

 

[warrior-cat]

New cabin filter, don't forget the cabin filter.... (10 bucks but very worth it.)

Got them all replaced. We have the Kia running now and will get it running good before long. Going to use it for everything other than fishing and hauling (F150 duties) because it is much better on gas (4cyl) than my truck (8cyl). I knew MIL would ask for it back but, she has already wrecked her sons 20018 Kia optima twice last year. First was a mere fender bender but the second time two tires blown with wheels bent and front axle bent. Said she did not hit anything, the tires (both on right side) just blew, and she stopped the car where it was at. He does not let her drive it anymore so, she wants the Kia back now that we have it operational.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning D-League. Hot and sticky already in the east.

Heading in to work on the train. Busy day ahead.

Just a few more days til we get to see the Cats in the Bahamas. Like always we’ll see things through blue tinted glasses. But that’s alright. At least in my case a little exaggerated enthusiasm right now won’t be a bad thing.

Ill catch up later. Hope you guys have a good day.

Since my New Year's resolution I started this week for weight loss, I have added a walking session every day I work out. Not a long walk yet, just a mile or so but, on my walk this morning (different route everyday so far) I came across a house a few streets over from mine that has a UK flag in the front yard. Going to have to introduce myself and maybe get a game viewing partner come this year. Going to get the ball rolling by seeing if that person is aware of the upcoming Bahamas trip to break the ice.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Already 78.3°F and partly cloudy to top out at 87°, I but we will get to 90°. We are supposed to get 90% chance of rain. I hope we get all 90% of it.

I have the four games set to record on two DVR's. I will probable set all three to record, just so I will not miss it. I am a collector of games and I get paranoid!

You all have a great Friday-Eve.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Got them all replaced. We have the Kia running now and will get it running good before long. Going to use it for everything other than fishing and hauling (F150 duties) because it is much better on gas (4cyl) than my truck (8cyl). I knew MIL would ask for it back but, she has already wrecked her sons 20018 Kia optima twice last year. First was a mere fender bender but the second time two tires blown with wheels bent and front axle bent. Said she did not hit anything, the tires (both on right side) just blew, and she stopped the car where it was at. He does not let her drive it anymore so, she wants the Kia back now that we have it operational.

As they say south of the border "no way jose!"

 

[BBUK]

Since my New Year's resolution I started this week for weight loss, I have added a walking session every day I work out. Not a long walk yet, just a mile or so but, on my walk this morning (different route everyday so far) I came across a house a few streets over from mine that has a UK flag in the front yard. Going to have to introduce myself and maybe get a game viewing partner come this year. Going to get the ball rolling by seeing if that person is aware of the upcoming Bahamas trip to break the ice.

Cool stuff, it sounds like something I'd do.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Since my New Year's resolution I started this week for weight loss, I have added a walking session every day I work out. Not a long walk yet, just a mile or so but, on my walk this morning (different route everyday so far) I came across a house a few streets over from mine that has a UK flag in the front yard. Going to have to introduce myself and maybe get a game viewing partner come this year. Going to get the ball rolling by seeing if that person is aware of the upcoming Bahamas trip to break the ice.

Good luck on the weight loss campaign, Warrior

All my life I was lucky and found it relatively easy to lose weight and maintain my weight.

Now, mid-60s, and taking an anti-inflammatory drug that warns that weight gain can be a side effect, it is suddenly very difficult for me. I'm tall so my ideal weight is about 215 -- I played hoops in college at 212 with very little body fat. I'm up in the 230s now, and cutting my food intake way down while being fairly active hasn't seemed to help.

Ah well. A good part of being older: Who are you trying to impress? Nobody.

 

[BBUK]

As they say south of the border "no way jose!"

Josie? And the PussyCats?

 

[BBUK]

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!! GO RON D!!!! Help us RON D., help help us RON D.!!!

(I won't post why I stated the above but this should have already happened throughout Republican led states. It is political but just as a short.) He stopped them in their tracks!!!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!! GO RON D!!!! Help us RON D., help help us RON D.!!!

(I won't post why I stated the above but this should have already happened throughout Republican led states. It is political but just as a short.) He stopped them in their tracks!!!

We love our guv.

I watched the news conference this morning and he was brilliant. Another George Soros backed prosecutor bites the dust. It is time to clean up Hillsborough County and this will be a big step in doing that.

 

[TheFrontRunner]

We love our guv.

I watched the news conference this morning and he was brilliant. Another George Soros backed prosecutor bites the dust. It is time to clean up Hillsborough County and this will be a big step in doing that.

Sorry Sawnee...we intend to steal him and take him to the White House.

 

[BBUK]

Sorry Sawnee...we intend to steal him and take him to the White House.

Not YET.... Well, maybe so if it is a Trump/DeSantis ticket.... We need the 12 combined years to get this "schmidt" right... (Ala Briscoe...)


HAHA what did I just point out....GOTTA be an omen if you believe that type stuff... Look Closely...

Trump/DeSantis ticket. TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) YES I DO!!!! 😁 😍

 

[Sawnee Cat]

This morning my son and daughter in law caught a plane for Colorado Springs to attend Acceptance Day at the Academy which is tomorrow. The Cadets will be given two hours to meet with their parents so they are flying that distance for two hours in person and a day full of festivities. Cadets can have their cell phones this weekend but may have to turn them in when classes start Monday.

Acceptance Day is a big event. They even have a commemorative flag the Cadets can get which comes in a nice display with a certificate showing official acceptance into the Academy. The flag will be one flown over the festivities that day. CBT ended last week and this week has been final written tests for the first half of CBT and final physical training testing. which was the second half. You must complete CBT and pass all testing this week to advance. A percentage have dropped out.

On the academic side she has her schedule for the First Year which is Core Requirements: The third year will be electives and you will have to declare a major at that time. Her First Semester Classes include: Economics 201 with emphasis on National Security; Engineering Basics of Flight and Jet Propulsion; Calculus 4 ; Officer Leadership 100; English 111; Behavioral Sciences 110; National Security; Warrior Ethos and the foreign language is Chinese. There are four foreign languages that are core and you have to master one. In addition to Chinese you can choose Russian, Arabic or Japanese. Other foreign languages are offered as electives. Spanish, French, etc.

It should be a day of fun tomorrow with parades, speeches, fly overs and cannon firing. They become Fourth Year Cadets and are assigned a Squadron for their class. This is a huge day in the life of a Cadet.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Sorry Sawnee...we intend to steal him and take him to the White House.

If he does become President I pity the George Soros prosecutors across the nation. They are his number one target in law enforcement. He would also clean house in the FBI and CIA. Any program which answers to the Executive Branch would be purged.

It would be a liberal blood bath. No wonder they are trying to destroy him. They know what is coming if he is elected.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I just received an email. My granddaughter has been assigned to Vikings Nine Squadron.

Squadron 9: Viking Nine
The dragon ships used by Vikings provoked fear in their enemies and represented their fearlessness, power, and audacity- all traits exemplified by Squadron 9 members. Like their namesake, Viking Nine cadets embody unmatched boldness and determination

 

[UK_fan_41102]

I like the white uniform. As for the other two, at least they don't have checkerboards.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I like the whites and only whites. The other two look like those little sailor uniforms kids wore before they went to grammar school back in the 1920's. Especially the one on the right in all blue with the white trim.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Well it is a known factor the D League is like the Food Channel for our posters. We have some world class cooks and beautiful food. Well l woke up this morning craving an old family favorite, Oxtail Soup. Our family recipe goes back to the 1700's and has stood the test of time. It has been passed down generation after generation.

It is simple to make and has only a few ingredients. I have it on simmer now and will be ready to serve in an hour or so. I will bake a loaf of Cuban bread to go with it. It looks like this. I took this picture a while back but it never changes.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Well it is a known factor the D League is like the Food Channel for our posters. We have some world class cooks and beautiful food. Well l woke up this morning craving an old family favorite, Oxtail Soup. Our family recipe goes back to the 1700's and has stood the test of time. It has been passed down generation after generation.

It is simple to make and has only a few ingredients. I have it on simmer now and will be ready to serve in an hour or so. I will bake a loaf of Cuban bread to go with it. It looks like this. I took this picture a while back but it never changes.

That looks delicious Sawnee. I guess because I know you are in Florida looking at that reminds me of the Conch Chowder with Bimini Bread we used to get at a place in Ft. Lauderdale called DIrty Ernie's. They had little bottles of some sort of brandy or something on the table where you could mix in a dash or two.

I wondered if the place I haunted in 77-78 could possibly still be open. Nope - but that had a good run...

Ernie’s Bar-B-Q, Fort Lauderdale mainstay for 60 years, ‘officially closed’ after sale

Ernie’s Bar-B-Q, a Fort Lauderdale institution that opened in 1957 as “Dirty Ernie’s” bar and became renowned for its conch chowder and barbecued pork on thick Bimini bread,…

www.sun-sentinel.com

 

[AustinTXCat]

Another local SWAT standoff near our place. Good old North Austin.

Suspect in SWAT situation at north Austin McDonald's identified, charged with terroristic threat

Austin police said Andries Windham was charged with terroristic threat.

www.fox7austin.com

Meanwhile, wife and I have been watching old Barnaby Jones reruns. Show ran for 8 seasons. Love those old rides. I may have viewed 1-2 episodes back in the day while broadcast on CBS.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and partly cloudy. Today's high expected around 103°F. We hit 106°F yesterday. Possible heat relief coming tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

Area wildfires still burning. Some containment. Firefighters request no drone flights so aircraft can fight fires. Whew, this year's drought has been rough.

Basketball in five days. 29 days until Kentucky football.

Happy Friday, y'all.

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

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Triple digit temps for today with a cooling front coming in tomorrow and a predicted temp of 99°. Got a little rain last night. Sounded like it was going to be a good one because we had a lot of thunder and lightning with just enough rain to piss you off. Ground is bone dry this morning as it all soaked right in. Next week is supposed to be in the high 90's with light winds. Overnight will get down into the low 70's to allow some possible fishing Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Hurry up next week! Fishing and Basketball and preseason Bengals Football (I have never watched that but will this year) and the occasional Reds game on the off nights. My wife and daughter will just have to suffer, heh, heh, heh.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 73° and clear here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring another chance of thunderstorms and a high of 80°.

Everyone stay safe on this Friday.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. I hear we are headed for record temps today in DC so I’m getting a few walking miles in early.

it’s a cloudy but lovely morning. It rained overnight and the air is still misty. It’ll be a sauna later.

. I saw an Osprey fishing and a huge snapping turtle up on the bank of the lake I traverse and great blue herons, snowy egrets and all manner of water fowl.

Nothing much ahead today but work but it should be a good weekend. Hope you all have a great day.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning D-League. I hear we are headed for record temps today in DC so I’m getting a few walking miles in early.

it’s a cloudy but lovely morning. It rained overnight and the air is still misty. It’ll be a sauna later.

. I saw an Osprey fishing and a huge snapping turtle up on the bank of the lake I traverse and great blue herons, snowy egrets and all manner of water fowl.

Nothing much ahead today but work but it should be a good weekend. Hope you all have a great day.

How many miles do you walk on average when you walk.?

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, read Luke 8 this morning.

Bert, you're not going to believe this, we've had 8.5" of rain so far and it's still pouring!!!! Just talked to my son, he was called out at 3:30 because of flooding, some water rescues, but it's nothing compared to Eastern Ky.

Worked at Hope 2 All Monday, between 9-1 o'clock we handed out 403 food boxes, hurt like crazy through my shoulders and upper back, may have pulled a muscle. My mind says I can still work like that, but my body says something different!!!

I think I missed some birthdays in the D, so Happy Birthday to the D Leaguers!

I hope the D, has a great day!!!!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Friday Morning

Last night we experienced some heavy, extremely loud thunderstorms and lightning strikes close to home. I have lost two trees to lightning and hope no problems came from last nights mini-storm. We had a little over 2" of rain that is doing my yard a lot of good. We have 73° right now and our high should reach 90°. Our rain chances are 60%.

I am enjoying this cup of coffee so much I think I would pour another cup. Take care all

 

[MdWIldcat55]

How many miles do you walk on average when you walk.?

Warrior —Walking is now my replacement for running, which I did fairly regularly for 50 years - from my sophomore year in high school as conditioning for basketball until I hit 65, when my knees and hip just got too worn out. I ran a 5K the day I turned 66 and it just hurt too much to keep it up.
On weekday mornings like today I have a course I walk with some variations that’s 4-5 miles. On weekends I up that to 6-8.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I just had an interesting conversation as I was pre-registering over the phone for an outpatient procedure scheduled next week. So the lady from the hospital starts our conversation with "what pronoun do you prefer". My answer, "today I identify as a horse so call me Secretariat" She laughed and said, do you believe I am required to ask this?

Yesterday I had a cashier at Publix apologize for the cost of groceries.

What a world.

 

[BBUK]

I just had an interesting conversation as I was pre-registering over the phone for an outpatient procedure scheduled next week. So the lady from the hospital starts our conversation with "what pronoun do you prefer". My answer, "today I identify as a horse so call me Secretariat" She laughed and said, do you believe I am required to ask this?

Yesterday I had a cashier at Publix apologize for the cost of groceries.

What a world.

Sir, hopefully very soon Ron will get that "schmidt" right.

Good Morning all...