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8trackdisco Offline
#51 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 7:00 AM EST
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48 degrees this morning. Doggy is going to have to wait a bit.
Feels like the first day of Autumn. Anxious

Didn't like yesterday's 48 degrees. So this morning it is 45.

In great news, I learned this morning my son is coming home for the weekend.

Can't chart how happy that makes me.
Ram27 Offline
#52 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 7:10 AM EST
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Hello Thursday and hello y'all. ram27bat
deadeyedick Offline
#53 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 7:13 AM EST
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Autumn equals Spring in AZ. The start of 8 months of great weather. Well...... cept for snowbirds.
Gene363 Offline
#54 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 8:56 AM EST
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Good Thursday Morning! It's 78° on the way to 98° today.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#55 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 9:30 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Autumn equals Spring in AZ. The start of 8 months of great weather. Well...... cept for snowbirds.



It's Bon Fire weather back here... But I'ma gunna take the wife out to AZ in a month or so to meet my Gun Toting Grandma... she'll be 104 and out lived the Queen!!!
MACS Offline
#56 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 9:30 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Morning folks. Ugly morning out there. Due to a tropical depression off Baja the RH is in the 80% range . I walked out and thought I had moved to Florida. d'oh!


In a stunning turn of events it's relatively bearable here. Only 81 with 83% humidity.

Turf guy texted... he is expecting the turf he ordered to arrive today and wanted to know, if it does, could he start tomorrow.

Um... hell yes.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#57 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 9:34 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
In a stunning turn of events it's relatively bearable here. Only 81 with 83% humidity.

Turf guy texted... he is expecting the turf he ordered to arrive today and wanted to know, if it does, could he start tomorrow.

Um... hell yes.


So how's the FL weather compare to the Weather you lived with in CA?
frankj1 Offline
#58 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 11:17 AM EST
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RiverRatRuss wrote:
So how's the FL weather compare to the Weather you lived with in CA?

he's drying off the keyboard so he can reply...
Mr. Jones Offline
#59 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 11:37 AM EST
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Rain

Ba humbug

Can't make money in the rain.
DrafterX Offline
#60 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 12:08 PM EST
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Sure you can...you can open doors for little ole ladies.. or help da blind to see... Mellow
MACS Offline
#61 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 1:03 PM EST
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RiverRatRuss wrote:
So how's the FL weather compare to the Weather you lived with in CA?

frankj1 wrote:
he's drying off the keyboard so he can reply...


He ain't wrong... lol.

SoCal weather, especially in the San Diego area, is unbeatable. I knew what I was getting into with the heat and humidity here. I lived in the Philippines for 3 years... I'll get used to it.
Ram27 Offline
#62 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 1:28 PM EST
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Rambo will stay here good Ole Pennsylvania. Very happy in this area of my world. Think
Gene363 Offline
#63 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 2:49 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
+14

Neurosurgeon appointment today.

Superficial sutures were removed this morning while the big thick ones under the skin have dissolve or are in the process. Can start driving a bit once I'm off narcotics in a few more days ( dilaudid, soma, valium).

Probably be swimming laps in four more weeks!


Progress!
danmdevries Offline
#64 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 4:29 PM EST
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Had to swing by the d1ck doc today to get fondled. Still having significant pain and swelling 6-7 weeks out from vasectomy. Working at Gridlife a couple weeks back seemed to really amp it up. Bad enough it wakes me up while sleeping. It's actually worse now than a week after the snip. Swelling is better, but the pain is significant. He said the swelling is more than usual this far out but is probably because I don't sit still. Suggested wearing a jockstrap for a few months. I was worried about infection, but he says it looks fine.

I did finish my sister's deck today. Looks decent. Not nice, but a lot better than what they had. At least there's a landing to stand on when going in and out the door. We'll see if they actually stain n seal it next year like u told them to. Max budget was $1k. I didn't think I could do it for that and told them expect 1500 but I think materials came to about $980. Gotta go through receipts but my brain tally says 980.

https://imgur.com/gallery/XYasp84
HockeyDad Offline
#65 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 4:31 PM EST
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Nice looking upgrade. (The deck not the doc stuff)
Sunoverbeach Offline
#66 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 5:53 PM EST
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I was a chitty golfer today, though I'm not surprised. Had fun though and the drinks were free, so there's that.
danmdevries Offline
#67 Posted: Thu, Sep 22 2022, 9:25 PM EST
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HockeyDad wrote:
Nice looking upgrade. (The deck not the doc stuff)


I neglected to take before/after photos of the vasectomy. Went from grape balls to baseballs now back to golfballs. Woould've been interesting to follow with data.

But for the deck, if I had a bigger budget, I would've done things a lot differently. She wanted to keep it under 1k. I didn't think I could do it for that, even charging zero for labor. Brother in law is a manager at the local Trek store, he's gonna pay me back with a good deal on a bike. Used or new I don't care, but he's gonna back it up. Anyway. They wanted a landing so it wasn't walk up the stairs to get the handle and open the door and walk down the stairs to get the door open then back up the stairs to get inside.

I think I hit the mark for the job requirements on the head. All function, little form. And I ran through the receipts, I broke just shy of $900 ($898). A lot of corners were cut, but it got done and is significantly better than what I started with.
MACS Offline
#68 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 5:49 AM EST
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Mornin' dudes. Back yard turf project sposta start today. Hopefully it all goes well.
deadeyedick Offline
#69 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 6:34 AM EST
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Morning gentlemen. Headed for the hills after the 5 miler. Our oldest daughter who lives about one hour away from the mountain house will be driving over to join us for dinner. We get to see her only a few times a year anymore since she became a very busy real estate broker.
RiverRatRuss Offline
#70 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 7:49 AM EST
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Mornin Ya'll...

So this roofing company just finished up the neighbor across the streets Roof last week. this roof pitch is a bitch 10/12 pitch 1 1/2 story home. regardless it took this company 2 1/2 weeks from tear off to completion 4 workers plus the **** on his phone and driving off all the time? Now it was a warm week last week with a couple days of rain off and on..
So yesterday morning I'm drinking coffee with the Mrs. as the sun is coming up, I'm looking over at this roof and I'm seeing these shingle have buckled and warped from the elements. (first thing comes to my mind is, this Company used some outdated cheap ass shingles and probably charged these folks a pretty penny on this roof job?? I want to say something to these neighbors, the Mrs. is telling me I'm retired, leave it alone! I'm thinking it's time to sell and move to FL like we planned. I'm just so fed up with seeing **** not built or done correctly anymore. I'm not ready for Winter as my bones are about shot...
Think I'll just roll me up a Fatty and toss a couple brownies and get started with my day.
Ram27 Offline
#71 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:26 AM EST
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Friday greetings all. ram27bat


Nice work danm. Applause


Russ, not sure how well you know this couple,IMHO wouldn't hurt to mention it ti them. Think
Sunoverbeach Offline
#72 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:26 AM EST
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Morning, peoples. Spending some quality time at the shpo today
RiverRatRuss Offline
#73 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 9:10 AM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Friday greetings all. ram27bat


Nice work danm. Applause


Russ, not sure how well you know this couple,IMHO wouldn't hurt to mention it ti them. Think



I've seriously been thinking about it... I've spoken to her (the wife) a few times about neighborhood stuff... but he (husband) is a nerdy Foot Doctor who pays to have his yard work done... IE: kinda unsociable... wish I could post a picture to show justice... but example would be an insurance adjuster after a storm would probably rule these shingles at 80% degraded/damaged... thats the warpage and buckle they show now...
8trackdisco Offline
#74 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 9:23 AM EST
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Coffee almost done, we've hit 55 so it is nearly Kuba Time.

Invested an hour in a sit down with two people formerly on my team. One, who's spouse is a cop. The other a woman who is looking to date a guy with a significant record of not playing nice with girls. Think Felonies.

We (spouse of the cop and I) didn't try to sway her one way or another. The only recommendation was she set hard red lines for his behavior and stick to them. If he crosses the line, bugout. We'd rather she not even mess with the dude but... (sigh).
HockeyDad Offline
#75 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 9:28 AM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:

We (spouse of the cop and I) didn't try to sway her one way or another. The only recommendation was she set hard red lines for his behavior and stick to them. If he crosses the line, bugout. We'd rather she not even mess with the dude but... (sigh).



How do I know when it's love
I can't tell you but it lasts forever
How does it feel when it's love
It's just something you feel together
DrafterX Offline
#76 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 9:36 AM EST
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Mellow
Ram27 Offline
#77 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 10:57 AM EST
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X Herfing
Gene363 Offline
#78 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 11:03 AM EST
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Good Friday Morning! It's 70° on the way to 79° today, me likeie.
DrafterX Offline
#79 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 11:34 AM EST
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Ram..!! Laugh

any babes by da pool today..?? Huh
Ram27 Offline
#80 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 12:07 PM EST
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Pool closed 🔐 for the season.
rfenst Offline
#81 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 12:10 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Pool closed 🔐 for the season.

Sad
rfenst Offline
#82 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 12:27 PM EST
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+15
Improving everyday. Went to more election training this morning. Nothing else on today's schedule, but rest.
Gene363 Offline
#83 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 1:38 PM EST
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rfenst wrote:
+15
Improving everyday. Went to more election training this morning. Nothing else on today's schedule, but rest.



It's your new temporary job. Herfing
Gene363 Offline
#84 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 3:08 PM EST
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Enjoying the day with a Gin and tonic. Kyro gin 2 oz, juice of a small lemon, half an oz of John's Premium tonic syrup, then fill the glass with water, delecious.
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#85 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 5:27 PM EST
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My pool is still open but I can feel the water temp is getting cooler by the day. Prolly got about 3 weeks left for my comfort. When the wife’s family comes from Minnesota they swim in it in the winter months but not me.
DrafterX Offline
#86 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 5:38 PM EST
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deadeyedick Offline
#87 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 5:46 PM EST
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Iffn I had a floaty like that I would never get out.
DrafterX Offline
#88 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 6:48 PM EST
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I think the pic was taken at Ram's pool... Mellow
Mr. Jones Offline
#89 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 6:56 PM EST
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#64 damdevries

Don't mess with ball pain...could be serious...
Sepsis? Or Septic shock is extremely dangerous...

My uncle died of it after routine common surgery...

Get it rechecked..
HockeyDad Offline
#90 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 7:18 PM EST
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Making German goulash soup for dinner.
MACS Offline
#91 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 7:20 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
My pool is still open but I can feel the water temp is getting cooler by the day. Prolly got about 3 weeks left for my comfort. When the wife’s family comes from Minnesota they swim in it in the winter months but not me.


You ain't got a heater in that pool?
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#92 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:07 PM EST
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Mrs. Beach is a maniac with the heater. Anytime we're somewhere we have control over one, she'll crank it up to 90+. Asks me if I want to swim. I tell her I don't take baths, only showers
DrafterX Offline
#93 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:26 PM EST
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That Beach..!!.. put your foot down.. Mad
Sunoverbeach Offline
#94 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:30 PM EST
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I would, but I don't want scalded tootsies
MACS Offline
#95 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 8:46 PM EST
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Wait'll she hits menopause and no matter what temperature it is... it's wrong. fog

This is why men drink. Beer
Gene363 Offline
#96 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 9:04 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Wait'll she hits menopause and no matter what temperature it is... it's wrong. fog

This is why men drink. Beer


True that!
danmdevries Offline
#97 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 10:32 PM EST
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RiverRatRuss wrote:
Mornin Ya'll...

So this roofing company just finished up the neighbor across the streets Roof last week. this roof pitch is a bitch 10/12 pitch 1 1/2 story home. regardless it took this company 2 1/2 weeks from tear off to completion 4 workers plus the **** on his phone and driving off all the time? Now it was a warm week last week with a couple days of rain off and on..
So yesterday morning I'm drinking coffee with the Mrs. as the sun is coming up, I'm looking over at this roof and I'm seeing these shingle have buckled and warped from the elements. (first thing comes to my mind is, this Company used some outdated cheap ass shingles and probably charged these folks a pretty penny on this roof job?? I want to say something to these neighbors, the Mrs. is telling me I'm retired, leave it alone! I'm thinking it's time to sell and move to FL like we planned. I'm just so fed up with seeing **** not built or done correctly anymore. I'm not ready for Winter as my bones are about shot...
Think I'll just roll me up a Fatty and toss a couple brownies and get started with my day.



I thought I'd posted a reply this morning but doesn't look like it went through.

There are shingles that are designed to do that, curl and warp and be very hodge podge looking, it's to mimic the look of cedar shake. It was an option presented to me when I got my roof replaced. I opted for a more conventional look.
8trackdisco Offline
#98 Posted: Fri, Sep 23 2022, 11:13 PM EST
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Great night spending time with my favorite person.
Holiday Warmth.
Palama Offline
#99 Posted: Sat, Sep 24 2022, 1:56 AM EST
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Congratulations Albert! Applause

Delta knows who I'm talkin' about. Whistle
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#100 Posted: Sat, Sep 24 2022, 2:33 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Congratulations Albert! Applause

Delta knows who I'm talkin' about. Whistle

Seems to me that you’re talking about Albert…
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