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I cancelled my phone, cable, etc at the "old" place yesterday, so I'm posting from the library. I'm headed to the Hacienda in moments; first trip includes the deer rifle...just in case. I won't be on line at the new place til sometime next week, so posts will be infrequent. Not a bad couple of weeks, bought the place of my dreams, had back surgery and my relationship with my daughter is renewed. I've a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving (as in all).” 11:08:15 AM 11/17/06 “I had 2 friends over this morning, to see the pond and the house. They got to watch me medicate the poor fishies. KMnO3 (potassium permanganate) turns the pond a lovely purple color, although after a few hours it will turn brown. That eliminates many parasites, fungi and diseases.” 11:20:15 AM 11/17/06 “treebait - Sounds good. That's what I could use in my bathtub!” 12:38:19 PM 11/17/06 “Sun? what is this thing you call "sun"?” 1:13:46 PM 11/17/06 “  mataharihiker - That's the thing that produces all this Florida sunshine, day after day. Ha, ha, ha, ha. last edited: 11/17/06 2:13:59 PM” 2:08:11 PM 11/17/06 “funny guy...rub it in....LOL oh, I have pneumonia again...sigh...twice in 4 months....” 3:50:47 PM 11/17/06 “Pneumonia, not good. Get well soon (immediately would be better, but let's be realistic). I have a sea story about my experience with pneumonia while in the Navy during the 60's. Bad, bad, bad! I opted to not spend the night at Nimblefoot Estates, because most of my personal stuff is in my duplex. I kind of wanted to hang out in the house with a 6 pack and watch the deer stroll out of the woods to crap in my yard. I'm headed that way in a few moments. It's the start of deer season and, since the house has been vacant for a year, I can imagine the hunters are all over my property. I'll clean them all out first and decide later who I will grant the enormous privilege on hunting my land. Sure hope I don't get shot; people can get nasty up here;)” 9:49:26 AM 11/18/06 “Well folks, for the first time in months I woke up to a starry sky..it's only 15F but the sky was scarlett in the east, now changed to peach and I'm thinking that elusive rumor, the "sun" might actually make an appearance! Oh joy! Oh rapture unforseen! I'm going to start the day out with a great cup of coffee. Bill's dad, unfortunately suffering, as some elders do, with poor judgement, joined Gevalia months ago even though he wasn't drinking much coffee...since he's moving to a smaller place I was the recipient of about 20 boxes...I think he has at least one of every variety Gevalia that exists... Temps are proported to be heading into the 50's this week...that'll bring the casual deer hunters out...probably also increase accidents... Enjoy your Sunday and for all those of you who are able to get out on the trail, you are truly blessed...” 7:36:18 AM 11/19/06 “mathaharihiker - Did you see some Leonids?” 8:12:02 AM 11/19/06 “no, I'e got pneumonia...I was tempted but decided to give it a miss....” 9:45:35 AM 11/19/06 “OMG..where did the weekend go???” 8:14:50 AM 11/20/06 “You don't remember?” 9:09:51 AM 11/20/06 “it did just kind of go poof! Im so thrilled I fixed my truck this weekend, and it only took a $5 part and some antifreeze :) WOHOO! AND I did it myself. I've never fixed a car ever. This was so cool :) Ok, all....I've got some hills to climb up and down. Catch ya all latter :)” 9:11:39 AM 11/20/06 “Way to go Spirit! Glad the fix was a cheap one!” 10:49:04 AM 11/20/06 Hugs. “Good morning. Weather Underground is reporting 40°F. in Melbourne, Florida. This is lower than the mid-40's that was predicted, and only 8° from freezing. It's like brr and I have the space heater blowing on my feet. Oops, it up to 42°F. at 5:53 AM ET. Ham has it at 39°F. at 4:53 ET. Hope all you ill folks are feeling better. Have a wonderful day.” 5:20:35 AM 11/21/06 Good Morning “It's 29 outside this morning. Going to see lots of family for turkey day. My wife is into camping after our weeklong excursion to the woods. Now she goes to the camping section of stores and told me to take her to Gander mountain the other day......am I lucky or what? :) I also bought her a pair of Keen hiking shoes.........” 6:51:10 AM 11/21/06 “Coolness, Chappy. The temperature here is 38, with the wind chill definitely in the 20's. It's northeaster conditions for the next several days. My surfing neighbor is putting in short hours at work today.” 6:55:54 AM 11/21/06 “LOL...up till 3:30 ish working...if I could learn how to copy photos I got some cool shots of the fire....” 8:39:17 AM 11/21/06 “Good morning one and all...temps gonna be in the high 40's and the sun is shining for now...anytime I see the sun it's a good day in my world.. Pneumonia is taking longer to leave than it did 4 months ago but it IS leaving...I'm starting to get into eating again so feeling pretty good...hope you all are having a good week!” 8:55:55 AM 11/21/06 “Get better fast, MHH! Ah , the dolts who live around me... So I went to the grocery earlier. I got to see all these shivering kids, wearing shorts, tees and frequently nothing else, at all their bus stops along the way. We have a nor'easter people, the wind chill is in the 30's all day, it's spitting rain, and we''l be lucky to push the 50 degree mark.” 9:51:27 AM 11/21/06 “Everything froze solid last night, but its warmer now at a balmy 38*, and my freaking cat is yowling for no reason. I think I have to get her fixed!” 9:55:25 AM 11/21/06 “Had my coffe this morning at Nimblefoot Estates; the loudest thing in the house was the fly buzzing my head. Peace.” 10:00:25 AM 11/21/06 “It's cold here today, but Thur the high is 68*. Fri it'll be mid to low 60's. Great weather to be outside.” 10:13:36 AM 11/21/06 Hugs. “Good morning. It's only 39°F. in Central Park(NY), while it's a warm 41°F. here in Melbourne, Florida. Ah, and here comes the sunshine. Have a nice day and a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend.” 6:12:43 AM 11/22/06 “temps rumored to hit 60 today...if there's sun I don't care WHAT the temperature is! May you up and coming preps for tomorrow not be hectic...” 6:48:06 AM 11/22/06 “Dropped my daughter off at OHare at 5:15am. She's safely off but after taking the I190 detour to get back to the office I'm already dreading Sunday pick up. It's going to be a disaster! Think I'll have cheese and crackers for dinner!” 7:14:48 AM 11/22/06 “I got pelted with sleet last night, and central Florida actually had flurries, although nothing stayed on the ground. I was hoping it would stay cool through Thanksgiving but alas, tomorrow is supposed to be in the upper 60's. Too warm. I'm now heading over to my mom's house to clean her house for her, since all the action's at her house tomorrow. Me doing the housework greatly reduces the whine factor.” 7:53:32 AM 11/22/06 9:23:05 AM 11/22/06 “Snow in Florida??? Well, its sunny here and about 68. Goin home for turkey day...lots to eat, cows to feed, woods to roam............You all have a great Thanksgiving.............” 4:21:51 PM 11/22/06 “chappy - Yes, some snow was seen yesterday evening south of Melbourne in Palm Bay, an adjoining town. last edited: 11/22/06 4:27:51 PM” 4:26:28 PM 11/22/06 “There's some perverse side of me that enjoys reading it's colder in Florida than Northern Wisconsin...it brings an extra zing to my morning coffee...LOL...” 8:17:22 AM 11/23/06 “High of 68 here in Central AL. Crystal clear skies. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving.” 8:47:15 AM 11/23/06 Hugs. “Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving Day. And have a safe one.” 9:04:40 AM 11/23/06 “A nice 26 degrees here this morning. It's cold enough for the ski resorts to be blowing snow on the mountains. Ski season can't be too far away. Safe travel wishes for all those travelling this Thanksgiving. Sticking here today while the wife's brother and his family come to celebrate with us. Yesterday afternoon, they were predicting freezing rain for morning travel around here, but that's changed to just rain in the afternoon. Happy Thanksgiving, all!” 9:13:20 AM 11/23/06 Hugs. “Good morning. "Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday." What more do we need to hear? That's a great forecast from Wunderground.com. Enjoy a wonderful weekend.” 3:16:55 AM 11/24/06 “Good morning. Man oh man.....those 4 beers I had last night were too much. UGH. Have to go walk the dog now.........whatever.” 6:57:15 AM 11/24/06 “Goor morning....sun's up, coffee's on, world's still here...not a bad day so far!” 8:04:38 AM 11/24/06 “Still very dark here. Coffee's dark too. Ski season is here! I proved it for my self yesterday. Great conditions at my close by nordic area. All of the ski areas in the Inland NW open this weekend. Next week we have a forecast for a low of ZERO, high in the teens. Hard to get motivated for work today. :( At least it is only one day before the weekend.” 8:14:07 AM 11/24/06 “We went shopping very, very early this morning. We then had breakfast at a nice little restaurant and home again, home again. All we got were clothes for HPM though.” 8:24:38 AM 11/24/06 “I was a turkey yesterday...it was my birthday.” 8:45:54 AM 11/24/06 “Happy Belated, MDS! It was a lovely day yesterday, spent it with my sister, brother, sis in law and some of her family. I miss having my folks around for T-day, but at least they were with family in Florida for a change! Put up the Christmas tree this afternoon, among other things. G insulated the crawl space, poor thing still looks like he's hunched over! We're celebrating with G's family tomorrow, so more turkey and stuffing for us!” 7:40:16 PM 11/24/06 “MDSHiker - Best wishes. I hope your Birthday was enjoyable. Turkey! I had none. In recent years I always have been enjoying turkey with my Chinese relatives on Holidays, but yesterday they went Chinese with the food. It was good. There were a lot of selections, but I bypassed the goat. I tried it once in my life, but it was too tough to eat. Since the one couple will not be here for 3-6 months, they gave me my Christmas Present. My first gift for this Christmas. Don't know why I should post a greeting for you. No one here remembered my birthday this year. I was so sad! I still remember it, sniff, sniff.” 7:57:58 PM 11/24/06 “happy delayed birthday wishes to you MDSHiker...now....must....have....coffee...good morning!” 6:09:02 AM 11/25/06 Hugs. “Good morning. In Melbourne, Florida, it's 61°F. __> 74°F. It's tourist weather; the next four days will have lows in the mid-60s and highs near 80. Come on down and spend some money. I'm thinking of doing some laundry today. I'm tired of searching for my cleanest dirty-clothes each day for something to wear. Enjoy a great day.” 6:50:04 AM 11/25/06 “WooHoo! It's gonna be sunny and 70F here in North Alabama. Ummm...I still haven't stored all my gear away from my 120m hike last month...guess that's what I'll do today. Thanks for the birthday wishes! My wife and kids got me the new Sugarland CD and some good smelling stuff to put on my face. There's a "night hike" tonight at the local nature preserve and I think Busybee and I will join the hike.” 8:57:01 AM 11/25/06 “Happy Birthday. Enjoy the hike! Just don't step in a hole.” 9:08:36 AM 11/25/06 “A few days ago, my nephew stepped in a hole and broke his friggin ankle !” 9:17:10 AM 11/25/06 “It's beautiful here today, going to reach the high 60s. So I'm stuck inside putting up Christmas decorations for she-who-must-be-obeyed.” 9:46:39 AM 11/25/06 “Feeling pretty good this morning...ya'all have a good day...” 7:51:06 AM 11/26/06 Hugs. “Good morning. Glad to hear that, mataharihiker. You're in my prayers. Melbourne, Florida, headed to 79°F. today, then back into the 80's for a few days or more. Have a wonderful day. last edited: 11/26/06 8:00:54 AM” 7:56:52 AM 11/26/06 Jump to Page << prev
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