The Chesapeake bay area can really cook up some humidity. It is nearly as bad as Florida.
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I do enjoy the bay.
I'm home now.......
April fools.....
I am on the train after a long one. Have a peaceful evening...
Much work when I get home.
I just can't get into the portal hysteria. The portal and NIL are the future of college sports so I've accepted it BUT until a player is on campus and enrolled in classes I just can't get excited. Too many disappointments in the past. How many times has a sure fire stud signed with a different school? A lot.
82, they are calling anywhere from 10-18" here in Muhlenberg County! Man it I hope they are wrong!!!!
Reds must have scored all of their runs last night with 14 because they were shutout tonight by the Rangers 1-0.
My D-League brethren, just got finished talking with My Darling. Think I am going to partake of the DRP 2. Yeah, I'm a fed. (Never confirmed that previously except to a couple people.) 18 years anyway, bought back my military time (Four years). Funny, I started as a government contractor the day before 9/11 at Fort Knox. (It kind of told me at the time I did the right thing selling my business. I was able to serve soldiers again.) After three or four years I was hired as a Federal Civilian. Ran the gamut and finished at the top of the General Schedule.
The funny thing, (I won't state exactly where I work now but, I am actually finishing where I started in a round about way.) I will explain further after the fact if the Lord doesn't take me home. The fact I am stating this now cements me taking the out. It is supposed to come out officially I hear tomorrow but was told it was official today. (DRP 2.) My plan is to do this the 7th. (Best laid plans and all...)
I always thought I should have retired in the military and that was my intention. That is why I started working for the government in the first place. Tore my knee up my third year in the Army and the re-enlistment NCO told me there was no way I was going to be able to retire so I got out and went to work.
I have committed items to finish for my people and will do that at any cost but, it is time. I see me working at my agency until the end of April or mid May (That depends on them.). I will finish all my committed work first. My Darling agrees with that. So much more to tell but I will stop for now. I will stop with words I say regularly and mean; "I am thankful!" So very thankful. God has supplied all my needs and I have so much to do that work gets in the way. With three children and a DIL along with six grand children My Darling and I want to give them our time while we are healthy. I cherish your years of friendship more than you can know. God Bless you and your families D-League. I am thankful...
The funny thing, (I won't state exactly where I work now but, I am actually finishing where I started in a round about way.) I will explain further after the fact if the Lord doesn't take me home. The fact I am stating this now cements me taking the out. It is supposed to come out officially I hear tomorrow but was told it was official today. (DRP 2.) My plan is to do this the 7th. (Best laid plans and all...)
I always thought I should have retired in the military and that was my intention. That is why I started working for the government in the first place. Tore my knee up my third year in the Army and the re-enlistment NCO told me there was no way I was going to be able to retire so I got out and went to work.
I have committed items to finish for my people and will do that at any cost but, it is time. I see me working at my agency until the end of April or mid May (That depends on them.). I will finish all my committed work first. My Darling agrees with that. So much more to tell but I will stop for now. I will stop with words I say regularly and mean; "I am thankful!" So very thankful. God has supplied all my needs and I have so much to do that work gets in the way. With three children and a DIL along with six grand children My Darling and I want to give them our time while we are healthy. I cherish your years of friendship more than you can know. God Bless you and your families D-League. I am thankful...
Is it as bad as Lou. KY in the summer months.........
Good morning from ATX. Currently 73°F and cloudy. Today's high may reach 86°F.
Wishing y'all another Happy Hump Day.
Wishing y'all another Happy Hump Day.
Morning D-Leaguers!
61° with thunderstorms right now to end at around 0600. Needed the rain. More to come tomorrow-Saturday. Cut my grass yesterday so, good timing.
Unlikely to play co-ed softball games this Sunday as the rain is supposed to happen every day until Saturday night. Probably go fishing instead.
@AustinTXCat National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is around twice a week or more for me. Either lunch or on toast for breakfast.
Not much going on this morning other than workout, monster walk, (after rain) and watching the Reds at around 11:40am central time.
You folks have a blessed day and be careful out there.
Usually 1-2 times/wk for me too. Usually on tortillas or Dave's Killer Bread.
Morning D-Leaguers!
61° with thunderstorms right now to end at around 0600. Needed the rain. More to come tomorrow-Saturday. Cut my grass yesterday so, good timing.
Unlikely to play co-ed softball games this Sunday as the rain is supposed to happen every day until Saturday night. Probably go fishing instead.
@AustinTXCat National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day is around twice a week or more for me. Either lunch or on toast for breakfast.
Not much going on this morning other than workout, monster walk, (after rain) and watching the Reds at around 11:40am central time.
You folks have a blessed day and be careful out there.
Daves is the bread I use as well. Toasted for breakfast or regular for lunch or dinner. The only bread I eat now.
National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day???? Gotta go.........................................
Don't forget the Charmin.
Congratulations and good luck. It is a stressful decision to decide when is the right time. But, from what I can gather from here I believe you will be very happy and content with your choice. Enjoy!
Congratulations BB. I was at a retirement party yesterday of a woman with 48 years on the job where I work. Everyone always says the same thing -- I should have done it sooner. And I had lunch a week or so ago with a guy younger than me who retired after a really good career about a year ago -- he, too was saying he feels so much better and should have done it sooner. So, good luck and don't look back -- something might be gaining on you, as Satchel Paige said.
I'm settling into my day, wishing I were with my wife and younger daughter who are in Taos and Santa Fe, jsut having a 'girls trip' on the week my daughter's school where she teaches has Spring Break. They are sending tons of photos and having a great time. I think I need to get serious about retiring and joining in some of the fun.
Have a good day folks.
I'm settling into my day, wishing I were with my wife and younger daughter who are in Taos and Santa Fe, jsut having a 'girls trip' on the week my daughter's school where she teaches has Spring Break. They are sending tons of photos and having a great time. I think I need to get serious about retiring and joining in some of the fun.
Have a good day folks.
As some know, the automated strike zone was tested in some spring training parks. The Cardinals were one. Touching your helmet signaled a challenge. St Louis sportswriter Derrick Goold has reported the Cards have been told touching your helmet will be an automatic ejection. No warnings.
The only thing I can mix with peanut butter is jelly/jam........no pies, cookies, cakes.........Good morning from ATX. Currently 73°F and cloudy. Today's high may reach 86°F.
Wishing y'all another Happy Hump Day.
Retirement is great..........once you learn how to take a 30 minute break every hour......and sometimes slow to come back from break.......It took me several years........I am a pro at retirement now.....
So raise your hand above your head & point to the helmet, no touch !!
Reds lose another one to Texas 1-0. Two shut outs in a row. As I posted before, Reds woes continue. Last year only two other teams in the Majors were shut out more.
Although the Reds pitching was good last two games. A home run last night for the Rangers in the first for their only run and only three hits tonight for them (2 back to back which produced the run). I have noticed that with the Reds they are still chasing balls out of the zone a lot. Guarantee scouting reports for other teams have noted this.
Hopefully, Francona can right the ship otherwise...
Although the Reds pitching was good last two games. A home run last night for the Rangers in the first for their only run and only three hits tonight for them (2 back to back which produced the run). I have noticed that with the Reds they are still chasing balls out of the zone a lot. Guarantee scouting reports for other teams have noted this.
Hopefully, Francona can right the ship otherwise...
Tax refund checked arrived in just 2+ weeks. Surprised that quick based on stories I've heard.
I'm as prepared as I can be for the next 4 days. Sump pump is working. Took in all potential flying objects. Weather alerts are active. A little worried about the basement and sunroom. Of course if we get a tornado it may not matter what the hell I do. Sick humor.
I just now realized that tomorrow is April 3rd. I remember it well. 1974.
On that fateful day I was driving down I-65 with 3 guys that commuted to work with me and we watched the top of Freedom Hall go off and up and parts of it landed all over the place. The little agriculture barns nearer I-65 were just lifted up and over the road.
It is hard to believe but we did not even get held up. A bunch of cars that had been in front of us piled up on the median barrier and we drove right through and straight home.
When I got home the sky looked a sick greenish color.
I will never forget that day.
HA, thanks, looking at the DRP 2 I may have pause to take this. Seems I cannot prolong my retirement to December 31st, 2025. Still investigating but have time. In any event, I am thankful...
I was only 13 but we watched it from my next-door neighbor's roof tear through Northfield subdivision. Despite my friend's Mom pleading for us to come down I couldn't take my eyes off of it. Several classmates lost their homes. There was a curfew that night and of course, we broke it. Bad kids.
Much better than my hapless 0-7 Braves.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 74°F and cloudy. Today's high may reach 80°F.
Wishing y'all another good one.
Wishing y'all another good one.
Good morning all,
The VRE was late, just boarded the 0538 train.... Not normal. Makes for a long day.....
Have a goodun, I am thankful...
The VRE was late, just boarded the 0538 train.... Not normal. Makes for a long day.....
Have a goodun, I am thankful...
Morning D-Leaguers!
Rain again this morning with a high in the mid 50's expected.
Tired this morning (no reason). Did the normal workout and monster walk yesterday and nothing else and that is all I am doing today once the rain stops. Couch potato time.
Had a Michelob Ultra-light last night and man was that awful. I usually don't drink American beers unless it is after softball games. Not bringing my German/Belgian/Japanese beers to the field. Thirsty after games so I generally chug American beers (Yuengling's now) while there.
Well, go get it folks and be careful out there.
God Bless.
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Hey folks. Just a quick check in for me as I'm buried in work and have already been at it since about 7am. Rainy and cold in the east. A good day to focus on the tasks at hand.
My wife and daughter are having a great time in Taos, so I'm happy for them. I'll tack another week on my worklife until retirement to subsidize the great time, which from the photos is including lots of extravagances. Hey, that's what dads and husbands are for, right?
Have a great day.
My wife and daughter are having a great time in Taos, so I'm happy for them. I'll tack another week on my worklife until retirement to subsidize the great time, which from the photos is including lots of extravagances. Hey, that's what dads and husbands are for, right?
Have a great day.
Santa Fe & Taos are among my favorite places. Both the art & architecture are great.
Good morning and Happy Friday from ATX. Currently 70°F and cloudy. Today's high may reach 77°F.
Wishing y'all another fine end to your workweek.
Wishing y'all another fine end to your workweek.
Morning ATX, another storm rolling thru the Berg! I checked our rain gauge late yesterday and we had over 5" of rain, I think it's been raining all night!Good morning and Happy Friday from ATX. Currently 70°F and cloudy. Today's high may reach 77°F.
Wishing y'all another fine end to your workweek.
Yikes! Stay safe. Send some this way.
I fly up there on April 18. Land in Nashville. Rent a car. Drive to Nolin Lake. Stay the night. Fish Lake Barkley on April 19. Spend Easter Sunday back on Nolin Lake and perhaps some in Louisville. Return to ATX on 22 April.
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Morning D-Leaguers!
More rain this morning. Started around 0230 and is supposed to go most of the day. High to be in the mid 50's.
Reds
Not a very good start to the season as they are shutout 1-0 for the third day in a row. Now sit at 2-5.Well, TGIF for you grinders. Crank that music loud and make the monkey dance into the weekend.
Happy Friday and God Bless.
Poured 7" of rain out of the gauge at 6:00 this morning, just checked it again and it's got about 1.5 in it and it's still pouring! Calling for about 3-5 more before it's over tomorrow, also may be back st the church tonight, possible tornado warning out again!!!
Good morning folks.
Got some arthritis in my knee this morning and I’m hobbling around like an old man. Wait. I AM an old man. 69 is old by any measure.
I still beat the rain to grind out a 3-mile run. Now I’m at a car dealers trying to once and for all get rid of my extra car after my MIL aged out of driving and gave us hers.
Got a good feeling that the Cats will strike in the transfer portal today. Or not.
I hope you all have a good one.
Got some arthritis in my knee this morning and I’m hobbling around like an old man. Wait. I AM an old man. 69 is old by any measure.
I still beat the rain to grind out a 3-mile run. Now I’m at a car dealers trying to once and for all get rid of my extra car after my MIL aged out of driving and gave us hers.
Got a good feeling that the Cats will strike in the transfer portal today. Or not.
I hope you all have a good one.
