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Clear and crisp in the east. A beautiful day.

One of the under appreciated pleasures of a long marriage: No pressure on Valentines Day. Through the years my wife informed me she didn’t really like flowers. Or candy. So we had dinner out Saturday at a place we both like, said the words to each other this morning, I gave her a grocery store card and we moved on.

As a young, single man I dreaded the day. Whatever stage I was in with some woman I was seeing, she seemed to think -on Valentines Day - we needed to move up to a higher level and document that with some extravagant display. Go to hell, Valentines Day!

Ah well. Getting off the subway now so I’ll wish you fellows a good day.
 
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Good morning everyone.

My wife and I are similar to Md. We'll go for a scenic drive with our pet bird. Don't laugh. lol Daisy (bird) loves to ride. She handles the drives to FL better than we do. Instead of eating out, we'll cook out here since it's a nice day. We did a bigger purchase recently and we'll be vacationing next week so we'll be eating out every day. So, we call it good.

We've been married 34 years. How bout the rest of you?
 
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Stranraer, Scotland, land of my family roots . A friend who lives there sent me this photo this morning. He helped me trace my family back to the very beginning, circa 1,100 AD. The name had been Fitzgerald in Ireland but was changed to my surname by the King shortly after Robert Fitzgerald went to Scotland. It is 15 miles between Ireland and Scotland across the North Channel.

The King had a bounty on a murderers head and said "who ever kills this man will get his land and possessions". Robert Fitzgerald did it, got the wealth of the criminal and his name was changed. So my family line began.

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The family coat of arms and badge have the head of the man killed by Robert Fitzgerald. As custom in those days you would take the head when there was a bounty on it. I guess that was the proof you did it. You can see the drops of blood depicted below the neck line.

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Ruins of Dunskey Castle Home of The Clan. This castle was once in a Budweiser Beer commercial. :D

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storm1507 said:
Good morning everyone.

My wife and I are similar to Md. We'll go for a scenic drive with our pet bird. Don't laugh. lol Daisy (bird) loves to ride. She handles the drives to FL better than we do. Instead of eating out, we'll cook out here since it's a nice day. We did a bigger purchase recently and we'll be vacationing next week so we'll be eating out every day. So, we call it good.

We've been married 34 years. How bout the rest of you?
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Similar to you and MD. We exchange the customary card and will find a nice place to eat in the early afternoon to beat the crowd. Other than that no big deal. My wife is not materialistic at all so no diamonds, fur coats or jewels for us. I see the average spent today will be $200. The only expense I will have is a $4.00 card and a nice meal.

On April 7, we will be married 56 years, married in 1967 when I was in the Army. We met in 1964 when I was at UK. Bert H has me beat by a few years.
 
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Sawnee Cat said:
Similar to you and MD. We exchange the customary card and will find a nice place to eat in the early afternoon to beat the crowd. Other than that no big deal. My wife is not materialistic at all so no diamonds, fur coats or jewels for us. I see the average spent today will be $200. The only expense I will have is a $4.00 card and a nice meal.

On April 7, we will be married 56 years, married in 1967 when I was in the Army. We met in 1964 when I was at UK. Bert H has me beat by a few years.
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Between my wife and daughter, I will hit about the average posted above. I don't go too far and if I did, my wife would want the receipt to return it. That would never happen though as I throw away receipts understanding that she would take it back. I used to spend more, but after a few years of griping I learned my lesson.

Since this is my second marriage and I waited until after retirement from the Army to get hitched again (first wife 10 years all in the Army) we will be married 23 years in June. Not hard to count the years since it was 2000 when we got married.
 
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It is a sunny 53.8°F on our way to a warm 67° with 50/50 chance of rain. We could use some rain.

The balloon crisis is pure stupidity and our President is simply absent without leave. His Sect. of State and Defense are dumb shits. I can't believe this is happening. Then the borders. GEEZE.
 
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Bert Higginbotha said:
It is a sunny 53.8°F on our way to a warm 67° with 50/50 chance of rain. We could use some rain.

The balloon crisis is pure stupidity and our President is simply absent without leave. His Sect. of State and Defense are dumb shits. I can't believe this is happening. Then the borders. GEEZE.
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We do not have a president, just a face standing up like a puppet. Somebody behind the scenes is driving this train and right straight to hell for all of us.

The damage being done may be permanent.
 
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warrior-cat said:
Between my wife and daughter, I will hit about the average posted above. I don't go too far and if I did, my wife would want the receipt to return it. That would never happen though as I throw away receipts understanding that she would take it back. I used to spend more, but after a few years of griping I learned my lesson.

Since this is my second marriage and I waited until after retirement from the Army to get hitched again (first wife 10 years all in the Army) we will be married 23 years in June. Not hard to count the years since it was 2000 when we got married.
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I also got married in 2000. I didn't want to try and remember how many years we'd been married, so I made it easier for myself 😉.
 
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Hello,

"I'd Rather Have Jesus"

If you've never heard Matthew Hagee sing this is a good one where he sings a little bit. Matthew Hagee is the son of John Hagee...

His preaching is as well received. A blessing can be had worshipping God in a Hagee service (Many other services as well but not all.). God Bless you all...

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Bert Higginbotha said:
It is a sunny 53.8°F on our way to a warm 67° with 50/50 chance of rain. We could use some rain.

The balloon crisis is pure stupidity and our President is simply absent without leave. His Sect. of State and Defense are dumb shits. I can't believe this is happening. Then the borders. GEEZE.
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It is happening on purpose Sir! Yeah, on purpose. How's that for communist leadership? Destroying any country is easy when you have communistic leadership... Very easy.. No fight at all so it seems.
 
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Hello all,

My Darling and I have been married for a good amount of years nearing 4 decades come April 3rd. Suffice it to say I had a rough time prior to My Darling. Anything we have is due to her. I am thankful.. All I did was wish her a Happy Valentines Day today. My Darling loves flowers but she loves growing them, not receiving a bunch unless they're potted. We will go out to eat in the next few days as soon as we are able. (I think Thursday as My Darling has her appointment after her MRI yesterday concerning her back.) I hope it's something that can be easily fixed, I know if I could, I'd take whatever is coming for her.

I have some back issues too but for now mine is just some occasional pain. Pain I can bare. I am thankful... God will provide our needs.

Have a peaceful evening. I plan to work from home tomorrow and Thursday. I may be able to "bug" a lot more.

I saw the site had some fatal errors earlier....
 
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Bert Higginbotha said:
It is a sunny 53.8°F on our way to a warm 67° with 50/50 chance of rain. We could use some rain.

The balloon crisis is pure stupidity and our President is simply absent without leave. His Sect. of State and Defense are dumb shits. I can't believe this is happening. Then the borders. GEEZE.
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Sec of Transportation basically absent with the toxic train derailment. It seems that this admin at almost every position is negligent and lazy. Appointments by social justice status. Checked the box with no consideration given to capability or experience. In times of crises, they disappear.
 
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Good morning all,

Hard at it... As hard as you can work and still sit in a chair. I should be stationary most of the day except I will help out My Darling at a couple strategic points with the two youngest grandchildren. I will have to take an hours leave or so to do it.

I do plan to traverse our stairs though eight or ten times extra today as my steps have been down a lot these past two weeks.. Got my eating back under control but have to get the activity spiked. Another day, another...

Have a goodun...
 
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Good morning everyone.

I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day. It was good here. I hope the wind dies down a bit this afternoon so we can get a hike in. I sure don't want any trees falling down on us.

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Wildlife Wednesday. This was a dozen or so years ago when we first started using trail cameras. I was trying to get bear pictures, but ended up getting a couple of KY Wildcats (bobcats). I've seen several through the years including a moma with a cub this past hunting season.

I hope everyone has a great day.
 
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Good morning D

If you like cool mornings, plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures this is a perfect day for you. 62° with bright sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. 82° will be the high with 0% chance of rain. The winds are SSW at 10 mph. The Gulf is relatively calm.

Headed over for a workout and try to loosen up these bones. Trust all are well.

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storm1507 said:
Good morning everyone.

I hope everyone had a good Valentine's Day. It was good here. I hope the wind dies down a bit this afternoon so we can get a hike in. I sure don't want any trees falling down on us.

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Wildlife Wednesday. This was a dozen or so years ago when we first started using trail cameras. I was trying to get bear pictures, but ended up getting a couple of KY Wildcats (bobcats). I've seen several through the years including a moma with a cub this past hunting season.

I hope everyone has a great day.
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Thanks for these... Very interesting...

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Sunny and 61.2°F here. We are supposed to get to 74°. We only got .03 inches of rain yesterday. I was hoping for more.

I don't expect the Cats to do much. I have basically given up on their ability to be a good team. I hope I am eating crow the rest of the year, but it looks bleak.

I must work on some taxes today. I hate it. A dentist would be far more welcomed.
 
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Good morning folks. It was rainy and cold this morning as I made my way to work.

Game day. Hard to muster much enthusiasm for it.

There's one other woman who works here who is a big Kentucky fan. She's in another department and I rarely see her but I bumped into her at lunch yesterday. She's always been a major Cal supporter, but said yesterday she and all her family in the Lexington area are adding their voices to the 'Cal Must Go' at the end of the year movement.

I don't think there is much chance of that happening, but it is sad to see the fanbase all over the country so dispirited and divided.

Lots of work to do, so I'll catch up with you folks later.
 
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BBUK said:
We attended Cornerstone church about four years while we were in San Antonio, My Darling was in the choir. We were able to be involved a goodly amount. We are thankful...
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We watch them about every Sunday prior to going to our church here. My wife calls Cornerstone her "home" church all the time. Almost went to San Antonio a few years ago for vacation mainly to attend Cornerstone. Maybe one day.
 
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Sawnee Cat said:
Good morning D

If you like cool mornings, plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures this is a perfect day for you. 62° with bright sunshine and not a cloud in the sky. 82° will be the high with 0% chance of rain. The winds are SSW at 10 mph. The Gulf is relatively calm.

Headed over for a workout and try to loosen up these bones. Trust all are well.

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Soon, very soon. Do you know where this spring is? It looks familar.
 
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We watch them about every Sunday prior to going to our church here. My wife calls Cornerstone her "home" church all the time. Almost went to San Antonio a few years ago for vacation mainly to attend Cornerstone. Maybe one day.
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An aside on John Hagee,

We were at a service where Pastor Hagee was anointing people that came forward. It was a service to remember. I was in the line and when I got up to pastor Hagee and he anointed my head, he must have had a handful of the oil. When he daubed me on my forehead head it ran all down in both eyes, my face, mustache, mouth, chin, neck, chest, stomach, and stopped at my belt inside my shirt. I never removed that oil and let it absorb into me. (Ruined the shirt but I didn't much like that shirt anyway and used it to work on our cars after that until it was useless.) ;)

I never like large crowds but that was an exception in Pastor Hagee's services. Many dignitary's attended especially Israeli dignitaries. Mayor's and Governor's from different states and cities attended. Randy Travis (Randy was there multiple times.) and a few other celebrities. (The Holy Spirit moved in many services. I know, the anointing was real.) The services were not geared to that but they happened and were welcomed.)

Pastor Hagee brought in and brings in tons of dough as you'd imagine BUT, I saw at so many functions he gave the dough away just as readily to support Christian causes. (I've seen ten million dollar checks go to causes to promote/ help Israel and a large swath of other causes. I do not know how much Cornerstone took in but I do know lot's went out. (I do not have comparison figures but I cannot imagine Pastor Hagee and family pilfering, though they do live well and Pastor Hagee lived in the same gated community that George Strait lived/ lives in at the time but I do know Cornerstone gave out lots of dough to Christian causes.

Jesse Deplantis was there in our service one Sunday right after the hurricane in Louisiana. Cornerstone donated seven figures as I remember to that cause as well, as Jesse flew to SA in his private jet. (I liked Jesse's message but he seemed to be one of the God will give you wealth if you want and ask for it Pastor's. I never agreed with that philosophy but won't go into why at this time.) Other items I remember well but I will stop for now..

I was thankful to have been associated with that church when we were there. We attended a Korean Baptist church as well during our time in SA too but that was short-lived. (I may tell a story some day about what happened when we went back to visit that Korean church as I sat in the men's Wednesday night bible study.)

Pastor Hagee played a mean saxophone as well.
 
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