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[BBUK]

I am up in my office working on my taxes...

Went down stairs to get a cup of coffee and found this...

My two daughters and two grand children were hard at it. (I knew something was up or my grand children would have been in my office playing...)

My Darling was laying in the floor stretching her back from being out in her garden.

I am thankful EXCEPT, My Darling reminded me we did nothing for Valentines day... I said, "Honey..."...

My one daughter hit the cookie store of some sort. I scarfed two of these while downstairs...

 

[BBUK]

My son called me last night.


He told me about a boy on a team I coached when my son was in the 15-16 year old league. It seems one of his friends and one of my players died yesterday or the day before. He leaves behind three girls. The boys that played on my team meant a lot to me. All of them at one time or another spent many nights in my home. Ate much food, and were part of my family as much as could be anyway...

This particular boy lived on our street in Vine Grove (Parkside Circle) (City of Vine grove (Hardin county) and not the Meade county Vine Grove.

His Dad was a truck driver and was away a lot. This boy was at my house a lot and I never minded. He was a good kid. A year younger than my son but they were close for several years... Below was my Team...


This was the year. I am far left in the back, my son the the fourth from the left in that row of boys. The boy second from the right in that same row is the one that passed away. (A couple of the players Dads in the rear (coaches)(Keep his family in your prayers. They still live in the area.)


God's loving comfort to John S's family...

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My son called me last night.


He told me about a boy on a team I coached when my son was in the 15-16 year old league. It seems one of his friends and one of my players died yesterday or the day before. He leaves behind three girls. The boys that played on my team meant a lot to me. All of them at one time or another spent many nights in my home. Ate much food, and were part of my family as much as could be anyway...

This particular boy lived on our street in Vine Grove (Parkside Circle) (City of Vine grove (Hardin county) and not the Meade county Vine Grove.

His Dad was a truck driver and was away a lot. This boy was at my house a lot and I never minded. He was a good kid. A year younger than my son but they were close for several years... Below was my Team...


This was the year. I am far left in the back, my son the the fourth from the left in that row of boys. The boy second from the right in that same row is the one that passed away. (A couple of the players Dads in the rear (coaches)(Keep his family in your prayers. They still live in the area.)


God's loving comfort to John S's family...

BBUK, prayers for the family and may God bring peace and comfort. It always stings when I hear of a younger person passing away . Three girls without a father is so sad. I wish them well as life goes on without their dad. You know it hurts.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

My son called me last night.


He told me about a boy on a team I coached when my son was in the 15-16 year old league. It seems one of his friends and one of my players died yesterday or the day before. He leaves behind three girls. The boys that played on my team meant a lot to me. All of them at one time or another spent many nights in my home. Ate much food, and were part of my family as much as could be anyway...

This particular boy lived on our street in Vine Grove (Parkside Circle) (City of Vine grove (Hardin county) and not the Meade county Vine Grove.

His Dad was a truck driver and was away a lot. This boy was at my house a lot and I never minded. He was a good kid. A year younger than my son but they were close for several years... Below was my Team...


This was the year. I am far left in the back, my son the the fourth from the left in that row of boys. The boy second from the right in that same row is the one that passed away. (A couple of the players Dads in the rear (coaches)(Keep his family in your prayers. They still live in the area.)


God's loving comfort to John S's family...

Thoughts and prayers to the family in this time of need. A wife has lost her caring husband and the 3 daughters have lost their loving father. 🙏

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 64°F and partly cloudy. We're expecting a high of 84°F today.

Survived yesterday's radioactive blast largely unscathed; however, I was sure wore out. Only walked for about 20 minutes late yesterday afternoon. Seemed like I felt dazed. Stomach thankfully held. Wife stopped at Dairy Queen on the way home. Fish fillets + fries hit the spot. This afternoon at 2:45 pm = another blast. Stay tuned.

Ensure Max Protein shakes are awesome. Highly recommended. I down one daily after treatment.

Cats at Gatorland tomorrow, 6 CST. Heh, Gatorland. Just reminded me. My father and Owen Godwin were friends way back when, as I recall.

https://www.gatorland.com/about/owen-godwin/

Wishing all y'all a happy, safe productive day.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently a damp 43° here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will see the morning clouds give way to generally sunny skies and a high of 59°.

Have a great Tuesday.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Heavenly sunlight...

Yes, it's been too dreary, too long.... Looks like a nice day....as I head inside...

God's Blessings to you this day and always....

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning D-Legionnaires!

81° for a high today with 25-30mph winds with some gusting to 40mph. Still going to try to fish after training my student. Will have to have wind at my back.

While checking in to the wildlife fish and game site for Ft. Sill today there was a warning now posted saying that the mercury content of the bass on Ft. Sill and the wildlife refuge (land north of Sill that connects with Sill) is high and should not be eaten by pregnant women or children under 7. All others, no more than 2 meals a month. Looks like a lot of catch and release plus, changing my fishing spots to the surrounding lakes. Although my wife just told me while looking at the surrounding lakes warnings, and they are now saying the same thing. Bass over 20" 2 meals a month. Under 20" no limit. Catch and release the big ones. Crappie, channel cats, stripers, bluegills, saugeye, walleye, and others no limit.

Oddly enough, the lake just 1 1/2 miles from me in Elgin (Lake Ellsworth) has no warnings and is cleaner/safer. However, I have not found a spot from the bank yet that produces enough bass to want me to spend much time there. Must not be holding my mouth right.

Anywho, back to work for yous guys that have to work, safe travels for those traveling and Prayers (I am looking at you Austin) for those battling sickness.

GOD BLESS.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League.

Back on the subway after a lazy weekend and slow Monday.

Sunny and cool in the east.

I hope everyone is doing well today. Hang in there Austin.

I’ll catch up with you folks later.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

In my Army days we never used the word "hike", it was always "MARCH"

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Morning D

Partly cloudy skies with a current 64° and 2% chance of rain. The high will reach 79° with winds WSW at 11 mph. Breezes coming off of the Gulf. Not a bad day.

Tonight is a dream come true for me. I have never seen Emmylou Harris in concert and she is making her first appearance in Clearwater at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Eckerd's were residents of Clearwater had a very large and successful drug store chain for years. The dominated the state until the owner, Jack Eckerd died. The stores were sold to CVS Drug Store and to another group that kept the Eckerd name. Eckerd brand became part of the Rite Aide Drugs store chain. In it's heyday Eckerd had the best fishing equipment you could buy at his stores. He may have sold more fishing gear than drugs down here. His stores made his estate worth $150,000,000.00. Ruth Eckerd, his wife built the performance theater and some of the best acts available come to entertain. And we finally get Emmylou. Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits please.

Praying for Austin as he continues his battle. We all have you in our thoughts and prayers. Trust all are well and in good spirits.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Morning D-Legionnaires!

81° for a high today with 25-30mph winds with some gusting to 40mph. Still going to try to fish after training my student. Will have to have wind at my back.

While checking in to the wildlife fish and game site for Ft. Sill today there was a warning now posted saying that the mercury content of the bass on Ft. Sill and the wildlife refuge (land north of Sill that connects with Sill) is high and should not be eaten by pregnant women or children under 7. All others, no more than 2 meals a month. Looks like a lot of catch and release plus, changing my fishing spots to the surrounding lakes. Although my wife just told me while looking at the surrounding lakes warnings, and they are now saying the same thing. Bass over 20" 2 meals a month. Under 20" no limit. Catch and release the big ones. Crappie, channel cats, stripers, bluegills, saugeye, walleye, and others no limit.

Oddly enough, the lake just 1 1/2 miles from me in Elgin (Lake Ellsworth) has no warnings and is cleaner/safer. However, I have not found a spot from the bank yet that produces enough bass to want me to spend much time there. Must not be holding my mouth right.

Anywho, back to work for yous guys that have to work, safe travels for those traveling and Prayers (I am looking at you Austin) for those battling sickness.

GOD BLESS.

Wow, sorry to hear that Warrior. I wonder where the mercury came from?

 

[warrior-cat]

Wow, sorry to hear that Warrior. I wonder where the mercury came from?

I don't know, but I will be doing some research shortly.

 

[berniecarbo]

I worked at this place for about 12 years. They ran water lines from Paducah (about 20 miles away) to a nearby town. I have an uncle and a few friends who died from the exposures.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/daily/aug99/paducah08.htm#:~:text=The%20Paducah%20plant%20was%20designed%20to%20handle%20only,polluted%20by%20the%20plant.%20Health%20consequences%20remain%20unclear.

 

[Creed Bratton]

The wife and I have been mattress shopping. She prefers sleeping on a rock while I prefer a cloud to sleep on. Our current bed is a queen but we are considering putting our bed in storage and going with a King bed with the Twin XL mattresses so we can have the softness/firmness we each like. We are also considering an adjustable base as well. Yesterday we checked out Sleep Outfitters but dang $6,000+ for a mattress and adjustable frame is hard to swallow. Any recommendations on a mattress or place to check out?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

The wife and I have been mattress shopping. She prefers sleeping on a rock while I prefer a cloud to sleep on. Our current bed is a queen but we are considering putting our bed in storage and going with a King bed with the Twin XL mattresses so we can have the softness/firmness we each like. We are also considering an adjustable base as well. Yesterday we checked out Sleep Outfitters but dang $6,000+ for a mattress and adjustable frame is hard to swallow. Any recommendations on a mattress or place to check out?

A $6,000 mattress ? We have come a long way from my days as a kid sleeping on a pallet with grandma's quilt.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

The wife and I have been mattress shopping. She prefers sleeping on a rock while I prefer a cloud to sleep on. Our current bed is a queen but we are considering putting our bed in storage and going with a King bed with the Twin XL mattresses so we can have the softness/firmness we each like. We are also considering an adjustable base as well. Yesterday we checked out Sleep Outfitters but dang $6,000+ for a mattress and adjustable frame is hard to swallow. Any recommendations on a mattress or place to check out?

Sherry and I have sleep number beds. Each person can set their own level.

It is 52°F here and sunshine.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I came from a very large family and yes I had to sleep at the foot of the bed when kinfolk came to visit or I visited them.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[AustinTXCat]

Morning D-Legionnaires!

81° for a high today with 25-30mph winds with some gusting to 40mph. Still going to try to fish after training my student. Will have to have wind at my back.

While checking in to the wildlife fish and game site for Ft. Sill today there was a warning now posted saying that the mercury content of the bass on Ft. Sill and the wildlife refuge (land north of Sill that connects with Sill) is high and should not be eaten by pregnant women or children under 7. All others, no more than 2 meals a month. Looks like a lot of catch and release plus, changing my fishing spots to the surrounding lakes. Although my wife just told me while looking at the surrounding lakes warnings, and they are now saying the same thing. Bass over 20" 2 meals a month. Under 20" no limit. Catch and release the big ones. Crappie, channel cats, stripers, bluegills, saugeye, walleye, and others no limit.

Oddly enough, the lake just 1 1/2 miles from me in Elgin (Lake Ellsworth) has no warnings and is cleaner/safer. However, I have not found a spot from the bank yet that produces enough bass to want me to spend much time there. Must not be holding my mouth right.

Anywho, back to work for yous guys that have to work, safe travels for those traveling and Prayers (I am looking at you Austin) for those battling sickness.

GOD BLESS.

Warrior: thanks. Appreciate it. I nod off sometimes while working and feel tired occasionally. Experienced chemo foot, but it's clearing up (shrinking). Probably start again once radiation completes.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I came from a very large family and yes I had to sleep at the foot of the bed when kinfolk came to visit or I visited them.

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Heck it was fun. Me and my cousins would "camp out". Often we would literally "camp out". One night at Uncle Elmer's place we got mugged by a cow. He tore our pup tent down.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D-League.

Back on the subway after a lazy weekend and slow Monday.

Sunny and cool in the east.

I hope everyone is doing well today. Hang in there Austin.

I’ll catch up with you folks later.

i never rode a subway to work but if a character like this shows up. Be alert.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

i never rode a subway to work but if a character like this shows up. Be alert.

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That doesn't surprise me at all Sawnee. I noted walking through the station today a sign from Metro honoring an employee gunned down in January trying to stop some maniac from shooting passengers. I was surprised because I hadn't even seen that on the news.

And remember, in December I was noting I was held up one night by the SECOND episode where an off-duty FBI agent got in a fight and pulled his gun and killed someone.

The DC subway is like a rolling version of Dodge City, circa 1875...

 

[BBUK]

Wow, sorry to hear that Warrior. I wonder where the mercury came from?

Hisanus.. or is that Uranus??? I never can remember... 😁 😬



Please forgive me, it just......................came out....

Just got back to the house, still "working"...

 

[BBUK]

The wife and I have been mattress shopping. She prefers sleeping on a rock while I prefer a cloud to sleep on. Our current bed is a queen but we are considering putting our bed in storage and going with a King bed with the Twin XL mattresses so we can have the softness/firmness we each like. We are also considering an adjustable base as well. Yesterday we checked out Sleep Outfitters but dang $6,000+ for a mattress and adjustable frame is hard to swallow. Any recommendations on a mattress or place to check out?

We bought a queen mattress at Macy's about a year ago. It came with an adjustable frame that raises and lowers the bed. (I just tried looking for the sale information.) It was during the holidays in early January but the mattress and all was between $600.00 and $800.00. They had $1800.00 or something like that on it. Delivery and setup was at no additional cost. I will have to look but we also have a queen-sized sleep number we have used and is still good but we sleep in the one we bought from Macy's. I will check the brand but it will have to be later.

 

[BBUK]

A $6,000 mattress ? We have come a long way from my days as a kid sleeping on a pallet with grandma's quilt.

Heck Sir,

I still have one of those I use in a pinch. Just snapped this, right behind my desk in my office...

 

[BBUK]

i never rode a subway to work but if a character like this shows up. Be alert.

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In many areas of DC Sir, that is about how it is...

 

[BBUK]

The wife and I have been mattress shopping. She prefers sleeping on a rock while I prefer a cloud to sleep on. Our current bed is a queen but we are considering putting our bed in storage and going with a King bed with the Twin XL mattresses so we can have the softness/firmness we each like. We are also considering an adjustable base as well. Yesterday we checked out Sleep Outfitters but dang $6,000+ for a mattress and adjustable frame is hard to swallow. Any recommendations on a mattress or place to check out?

I just snapped a picture of the one we have (The label). It may help.

We had to buy the "deep" sheets. It is a good 15 inches deep.

 

[BBUK]

Sherry and I have sleep number beds. Each person can set their own level.

It is 52°F here and sunshine.

Sir, we have the queen sleep number bed that you can adjust each side independently. Had it since about 2009. It very probably needs a new top cushion but a couple years ago we bought a two inch memory foam topper and it is as good as it ever was. Sleep number wanted $600.00 or so dollars for the new foam topper but we got a good one at Walmart online for I think $60.00 or so.

We do like the other mattress though because it is firm and you can raise and lower it to suite your desires. Have a two inch memory foam topper on that one too. We stay in one of our guest rooms, for the bed... (Matching furniture in the master bedroom...)

 

[vhcat70]

Sherry and I have sleep number beds. Each person can set their own level.

Can it multiply & divide?

 

[cordmaker]

I just snapped a picture of the one we have (The label). It may help.

We had to buy the "deep" sheets. It is a good 15 inches deep.

Do not tear that tag off, remember the guy that picked up Peewee Herman, he was sent to prison for tearing one of those tags off!!!!!

 

[UK82]

Do not tear that tag off, remember the guy that picked up Peewee Herman, he was sent to prison for tearing one of those tags off!!!!!

Gotta be careful. The mattress police.

 

[UK82]

If anyone cares we watched the final season of Doc Martin. Loved it! Bought the Bluray because we couldn't wait for it to be aired on PBS.

 

[vhcat70]

If anyone cares we watched the final season of Doc Martin. Loved it! Bought the Bluray because we couldn't wait for it to be aired on PBS.

Great, great series. I thought there was another yet to come, but didn't know timing. Thanks.

 

[BBUK]

Do not tear that tag off, remember the guy that picked up Peewee Herman, he was sent to prison for tearing one of those tags off!!!!!

Sir, I was thinking of that when I did this... I said; "Careful, don't be Peewee, "He's just bad." 😅

 

[UK82]

Great, great series. I thought there was another yet to come, but didn't know timing. Thanks.

It'll probably air on KET in late March or early April. I won't give anything away but you'll love it.

 

[cordmaker]

Sir, I was thinking of that when I did this... I said; "Careful, don't be Peewee, "He's just bad." 😅

I didn't watch that movie, I was telling that for a friend!!!!

 

[BBUK]

I didn't watch that movie, I was telling that for a friend!!!!

I'd almost say something about you Sir, but; "I won't, I won't, the heck I won't..."

😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😁😁😁😁😁


Just cause it fit Sir, I'd never never never....

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Just watched the demise of Tennessee again. They lost to A&M. It was in regulation but the game lasted for 2 hours and 36 minutes. Pat Adams, the ref, had to review every thing through out the game. GEEZE.

Poor Tennessee is getting L's and L's and I am enjoying it. How in hell did they only drop 1 spot in the poll?

Edit: A&M shot 34 free throws to Tennessee's 14.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Just watched the demise of Tennessee again. They lost to A&M. It was in regulation but the game lasted for 2 hours and 36 minutes. Pat Adams, the ref, had to review every thing through out the game. GEEZE.

Poor Tennessee is getting L's and L's and I am enjoying it. How in hell did they only drop 1 spot in the poll?

Edit: A&M shot 34 free throws to Tennessee's 14.

Only times I ever hear from wanna-be son in-law or granddaughter's dad happens when Vols beat UK.

I probably should call and wake his butt up.