You had to mention chili. I NEED it. With crackers....
I NEED it!!!!
Heck, I'd settle for a can of Hormel at this point....
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You had to mention chili. I NEED it. With crackers....
I NEED it!!!!
Heck, I'd settle for a can of Hormel at this point....
It is hard to beat a good bowl of chili, especially on a game day.
Not one of y'all caught the subtle change I made to 82's post.....
Super to supper. It all means chili to me.
There's a video on Fox News now
www.foxnews.com
of a 12 yr old girl being shocked at LaBron James - not my favorite - sitting down next to her courtside at a recent Laker game. He's injured. How she had a what, floor side $3000 ticket, I don't know. Another kid next her. Owner's kids/grandkids?
But the point is that it reminded me of us being on vacation in Laguna Beach CA when son was around 15 and waiting for a table at Las Brisas Restaurant that overlooks the ocean from a cliff. Just a fantastic view & atmosphere. Not as formal as it looks below, at least not back then. Causal dress, shorts fine. Expensive but not overly so. Just worth the view. Coworkers in Anaheim put me onto it.
https://www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com/old-home/
Anyway, I noticed my son's eyes getting as big as saucers - as Magic walks by! Of course he and his wife didn't have to wait in line. We got in about 15 minutes later and by chance (I think) were seated two tables from them. Of course they were by the windows & we were three rows in. Such is life. But very memorable even 35 years later. Him I still like.
Young basketball fan realizes she’s sitting next to LeBron James, has priceless reaction
A young fan had a priceless reaction when she realized Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had just sat down next to her in LA's game against the Golden State Warriors.
of a 12 yr old girl being shocked at LaBron James - not my favorite - sitting down next to her courtside at a recent Laker game. He's injured. How she had a what, floor side $3000 ticket, I don't know. Another kid next her. Owner's kids/grandkids?
But the point is that it reminded me of us being on vacation in Laguna Beach CA when son was around 15 and waiting for a table at Las Brisas Restaurant that overlooks the ocean from a cliff. Just a fantastic view & atmosphere. Not as formal as it looks below, at least not back then. Causal dress, shorts fine. Expensive but not overly so. Just worth the view. Coworkers in Anaheim put me onto it.
https://www.lasbrisaslagunabeach.com/old-home/
Anyway, I noticed my son's eyes getting as big as saucers - as Magic walks by! Of course he and his wife didn't have to wait in line. We got in about 15 minutes later and by chance (I think) were seated two tables from them. Of course they were by the windows & we were three rows in. Such is life. But very memorable even 35 years later. Him I still like.
Today's Chili...
Air Fryer Mackerel...
Scared to use crackers... Had to watch for bones in my chili...
Air Fryer Mackerel...
Scared to use crackers... Had to watch for bones in my chili...
Yeah Super (or Supper) Bowl delivery is 1 1/2 hours out. I'll wait with beer in hand.
Just got a pop-up reminder of a long ago post.... (When I was in Korea...)
Korean marketing at their best..
They don't mince words... (They don't even care to check spelling, just mass marketing...)
Korean marketing at their best..
They don't mince words... (They don't even care to check spelling, just mass marketing...)
Entertaining half. I sure miss the days when the commercials were entertaining too.
Chris Stapleton sang a heartfelt National Anthem.
Chris Stapleton sang a heartfelt National Anthem.
Have a peaceful rest of your evenings.... Going to try getting more sleep for a couple weeks an hour at a time and see if anything changes....
Late controversial penalty made the ending of a really good Super Bowl anti-climactic. Ticky tack call. Was it legit? Hard to tell but IMO it shouldn't have been called. Could have been a classic ending but we'll never know now.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 42°F, clear and calm. Bit chilly out. Expecting highs around 71°F later on today..
I actually enjoyed watching the Super Bowl last night. Nice drive by game-clinching drive by Patrick Mahomes to secure the W.
Changing gears: Still no replacement trashcan from City of Austin. Guess I'll make another trash drop later this morning at an open dumpster. Such an inconvenience when someone makes a mistake.
Monday, Monday...
Wishing all you fine gents a happy, productive day.
I actually enjoyed watching the Super Bowl last night. Nice drive by game-clinching drive by Patrick Mahomes to secure the W.
Changing gears: Still no replacement trashcan from City of Austin. Guess I'll make another trash drop later this morning at an open dumpster. Such an inconvenience when someone makes a mistake.
Monday, Monday...
Wishing all you fine gents a happy, productive day.
Good morning folks. Another Monday.
Had no real rooting interest in the SB and enjoyed an entertaining game —til the last two minutes. The questionable holding call ruined the end.
It is easy just to say the refs suck. And they do. But it’s also true that today’s athletes are so big and fast that the refereeing becomes close to impossible. You could call a foul on nearly every possession in basketball. You could call holding on half the possessions in football and pass interference 50 times a game. So the game-changing calls stand out and feel arbitrary. It was the same in the AFC championship game and last year’s Super Bowl for Bengal fans.
Ah well. Let the Philly fans bitch this year.
Hope you guys have a good day.
Had no real rooting interest in the SB and enjoyed an entertaining game —til the last two minutes. The questionable holding call ruined the end.
It is easy just to say the refs suck. And they do. But it’s also true that today’s athletes are so big and fast that the refereeing becomes close to impossible. You could call a foul on nearly every possession in basketball. You could call holding on half the possessions in football and pass interference 50 times a game. So the game-changing calls stand out and feel arbitrary. It was the same in the AFC championship game and last year’s Super Bowl for Bengal fans.
Ah well. Let the Philly fans bitch this year.
Hope you guys have a good day.
Good morning all,
Heading inside. Be difference makers today for someone...
Heading inside. Be difference makers today for someone...
Good morning D-League. It's currently 32° and fair here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring cloudy skies and a high of 60°.
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Morning D-Legionnaires!
38° this morning with a high in the mid 60's expected. Winds moderate 15-20mph.
Watched the Super Bowl with about 3/4 of our softball team and discussed upcoming practices for this year when the weather warms above 70 which it does sometimes in Feb and March around here. The game while entertaining was tainted in the end with the questionable call (I agree @MdWIldcat55). The referees should never be the determining factor to the outcome of the game especially when it is that close.
Nothing much going on today, normal workout, walk the monster, and then veg.
You guys enjoy the day, stay safe, and God Bless.
Good morning everyone.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend despite another UK loss. My cautious optimism has finally left the building. Oh well. I don't have to worry about convincing my wife that a good thing to do on our upcoming vacation is to watch UK basketball. She is not a sports fan...not at all. One of the few things we don't have in common.
I didn't even watch a second of the SB. Sports in general is dropping on my list of things to do very fast. Things change, people change, I change.
I hope everyone has a great day.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend despite another UK loss. My cautious optimism has finally left the building. Oh well. I don't have to worry about convincing my wife that a good thing to do on our upcoming vacation is to watch UK basketball. She is not a sports fan...not at all. One of the few things we don't have in common.
I didn't even watch a second of the SB. Sports in general is dropping on my list of things to do very fast. Things change, people change, I change.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Good morning D-League
It's currently a cool for us 40° with sunny skies. The high is forecast to reach 70° by this afternoon. Clear skies and no chance of rain.
It is time for another cup of coffee which I shall get in a moment. I need to pick up some palm fronds that blew off during the high winds yesterday. It was a steady 22 mph wind all day with gusts much higher. But this morning everything feels fresh and clean.
I am headed back to the gym this morning to loosen up these bones and get in some cardiac exercise. Trust all are doing well and in good spirits.
It's currently a cool for us 40° with sunny skies. The high is forecast to reach 70° by this afternoon. Clear skies and no chance of rain.
It is time for another cup of coffee which I shall get in a moment. I need to pick up some palm fronds that blew off during the high winds yesterday. It was a steady 22 mph wind all day with gusts much higher. But this morning everything feels fresh and clean.
I am headed back to the gym this morning to loosen up these bones and get in some cardiac exercise. Trust all are doing well and in good spirits.
Good morning D-League
It's currently a cool for us 40° with sunny skies. The high is forecast to reach 70° by this afternoon. Clear skies and no chance of rain.
It is time for another cup of coffee which I shall get in a moment. I need to pick up some palm fronds that blew off during the high winds yesterday. It was a steady 22 mph wind all day with gusts much higher. But this morning everything feels fresh and clean.
I am headed back to the gym this morning to loosen up these bones and get in some cardiac exercise. Trust all are doing well and in good spirits.
I need to get in another little workout myself today. 10-20 years ago I was addicted, but now just do a few pushups, etc when the notion strikes. Hiking/walking is high on the agenda though.
Love your Nature/Adventure Coast pics. My wife loves to travel too, but it's difficult to get the mountain girl to stay away from home long. I would be a snowbird (Jan & Feb) in your area in a heartbeat.
Yes those cypress swamps are majestic and produce some of the world's finest wood. Years ago it was in such high demand they had to stop the production and protect the trees from being cut down. A few remain but they are not as plentiful anymore.
I had cypress ceilings in my last home and have some cypress on the walls of my current home. The cypress wood used today has been taken from the bottom of the St Johns River. In the early days the cypress logs were floated in the St Johns to Jacksonville where they could be shipped out. Many sunk to the bottom and are now being recovered. The wood will not rot in the water, most have been at the bottom of the river for over 100 years.
Sunken Treasure
A lot of that in this general area. This artile about Reelfoot Lae in west tenn.Yes those cypress swamps are majestic and produce some of the world's finest wood. Years ago it was in such high demand they had to stop the production and protect the trees from being cut down. A few remain but they are not as plentiful anymore.
I had cypress ceilings in my last home and have some cypress on the walls of my current home. The cypress wood used today has been taken from the bottom of the St Johns River. In the early days the cypress logs were floated in the St Johns to Jacksonville where they could be shipped out. Many sunk to the bottom and are now being recovered. The wood will not rot in the water, most have been at the bottom of the river for over 100 years.
Sunken Treasure
Was reading an article yesterday that included the number of aircraft carriers the US built during WW2. I had no idea & was dumbfounded. One hundred & forty-one! I would have guessed 25-30, 40 tops. I wouldn't have guessed the US built 141 in total since we started building them.
I guess they weren't so old way back when, but a buddy and I hitch-hiked a ride on a WW2 plane being used to shuttle mail from Turkey to Athens Greece. They are probably just in museums now. Would be 80 plus years old by now. Got to see the sights for a few days.
Thanks for posting this. I enjoyed reading it. I am glad this is happening.
I know it was a massive war effort but that surprised me. My birth year was 1943 and no automobiles were made that year because the plants were making tanks and aircraft. But 141 aircraft carriers is hard to imagine.
But it took that to stop the Japanese. They were vicious and cruel. Japanese prisoner of war camps were some of the cruelest in World History.
It was a cold frosty morning but now we are up to 50 with sunshine.
I enjoyed the game last night.
Cypess swamps: I lived in Henderson, KY. It is one of the most northern cypress swamps.
My good friend John Williams owns about 400 acres of the slough and is fighting the State because they want to make a park out of it.
You all may recall a couple years ago @OldEvilleCat mentioned my cypress tree in my front yard. I posted a picture of it. My cypress tree came from the slough pictured above. When they grow in non-swampy soil they do like most other trees. Their base does not expand and they do not put up aereal roots. Here is my tree:
They do not look like the same tree.
I enjoyed the game last night.
Cypess swamps: I lived in Henderson, KY. It is one of the most northern cypress swamps.
My good friend John Williams owns about 400 acres of the slough and is fighting the State because they want to make a park out of it.
You all may recall a couple years ago @OldEvilleCat mentioned my cypress tree in my front yard. I posted a picture of it. My cypress tree came from the slough pictured above. When they grow in non-swampy soil they do like most other trees. Their base does not expand and they do not put up aereal roots. Here is my tree:
They do not look like the same tree.
Very Cool. Thanks.It was a cold frosty morning but now we are up to 50 with sunshine.
I enjoyed the game last night.
Cypess swamps: I lived in Henderson, KY. It is one of the most northern cypress swamps.
My good friend John Williams owns about 400 acres of the slough and is fighting the State because they want to make a park out of it.
You all may recall a couple years ago @OldEvilleCat mentioned my cypress tree in my front yard. I posted a picture of it. My cypress tree came from the slough pictured above. When they grow in non-swampy soil they do like most other trees. Their base does not expand and they do not put up aereal roots. Here is my tree:
They do not look like the same tree.
Hello all,
Back online for a few then "gotta" go again... Take care...
Back online for a few then "gotta" go again... Take care...
A quickie from a very busy man.
Good morning from ATX. Current temperature = 61°F with light rain showers. Today's high expected around 78°F. Sounds like a winner.
Woke up early. Trying to complete a few projects. Start work soon.
Remember your significant other. Wishing y'all an awesome day.
Woke up early. Trying to complete a few projects. Start work soon.
Remember your significant other. Wishing y'all an awesome day.
The picture of the swamp looks just like a place close to me, I pass by it when I go arrow head hunting, love those big cypress trees. That area is called Cypress Swamp.It was a cold frosty morning but now we are up to 50 with sunshine.
I enjoyed the game last night.
Cypess swamps: I lived in Henderson, KY. It is one of the most northern cypress swamps.
My good friend John Williams owns about 400 acres of the slough and is fighting the State because they want to make a park out of it.
You all may recall a couple years ago @OldEvilleCat mentioned my cypress tree in my front yard. I posted a picture of it. My cypress tree came from the slough pictured above. When they grow in non-swampy soil they do like most other trees. Their base does not expand and they do not put up aereal roots. Here is my tree:
They do not look like the same tree.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 32° here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will see the morning partly cloudy skies give away to overcast skies and a high of 66°.
Have a great day.
Have a great day.
Good morning all,
The sky's are clear,. Been gloomy a few days... God is good.
Heading inside... Have a great day!!!
The sky's are clear,. Been gloomy a few days... God is good.
Heading inside... Have a great day!!!
Morning D-Legionnaires!
Rain this morning with a temp of 49°. Mid 60's as a high expected.
Doing the Miyagi thing this morning at 0900 and then shopping (procrastinated) for Valentines Day. Wife is working anyway, and daughter will not be up until about noon so, I have time. Heh, heh, heh.
Not much else with no game tonight.
You folks be good and God Bless.
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Good Morning D
A brisk 38° with the sun rising. Should reach 78° by the afternoon with lots of sunshine . A nice day but cool. I am going to do a little work outside.
I think I will try out a new restaurant, not new new but new for us, to treat my love for Valentines Day, I can truthfully say she is the best thing that ever happened to me and we met when she was 17.
I see over 35,000 are dead in the Turkey earthquake. That is a medium size town. Prayers for those folks. Take care all,
A brisk 38° with the sun rising. Should reach 78° by the afternoon with lots of sunshine . A nice day but cool. I am going to do a little work outside.
I think I will try out a new restaurant, not new new but new for us, to treat my love for Valentines Day, I can truthfully say she is the best thing that ever happened to me and we met when she was 17.
I see over 35,000 are dead in the Turkey earthquake. That is a medium size town. Prayers for those folks. Take care all,
