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MORNING ROLL CALL JANUARY-FEBUARY 2020 CLOSED

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December 31, 2019
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Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to JANUARY 2020 Goodbye DECEMBER 2019

Hoping everyone has a great First Day OF JANUARY 2020.

morning roll call

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DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Valentines day February 14th, 2020. Hoping everyone has a great weekend and a restful Sunday.

We started the morning at about -11 with a projected high of 14. There is a chance of snow showers Sunday night and Monday morning. Have a great day!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Happy Valentine’s/ Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day to you all,

I hope you have a day of love, even if it is to give yourself a little treat. I bought what they call a “killer brownie triangle” at Fresh Market today and will enjoy it tonight. And of course I stopped for a skinny mocha at Starbucks!

As forecasted we are suddenly in winter, with wind and cold temps. Not as cold as some of you for sure, but it’s been such a crazy winter for us so far that our bodies have not had many normal winter temps to help with acclimating to the season. So…it hits hard when it finally is colder than cold. This is like only the third time I have worn my parka this winter!

So far, this February has been the second warmest in weather history for this area. Today we are also alternating sun and flurries.

Stay safe and cozy!

Sweet!

O, Puhleeeze!

MsStretch

Community Champion ⭐

Happy Valentine's Day. 💟

We have seen no snow in my neck of VA this winter. Not that I'm complaining and granted, it's still not too late, but it is a little scary. January, warmest month on record and February headed for same distinction.

Mostly rain this past week and it curtailed any winter forays into the wilderness looking for homesites and cemeteries. But week before, visited this one:

Mostly unmarked fieldstones

A few of them had inscriptions

Why am I posting pictures of a cemetery on Valentine's Day? 🤷‍♀️

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good morning to everyone out there on the Front Porch on this Wednesday February 19th, 2020. We were at Trivia last night which turned out showing us how much we do not know.

Tonight we will be going to the Madison Overture Center to see the Broadway play "Color Purple ". It is going to be a chilly walk back to the car as the temperature is expected to be Zero.

We will have warming temps by Friday with no rain or snow until Sunday night.

Hoping everyone is having a quiet week so far. Have a great day! The photo below is our latest Grand Puppy Oakley! He is a mixed breed rescue dog!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Afternoon sorry for delay, have had busy day. Yesterday snow 8", today spent trying to get out.

Wind hasn't helped 45 mph temp around 12* and drifts have blocked me in.

Knew there was good reason to attach garage to house. Always at least one way to get out, as soon as I get that pesky ice at bottom of door to pop.

Came in to eat, and fill snowblower and warm up. Only 600' left to go and may see woodpile again.🤣

Hopefully before it gets cooler, and temp's really drop, to around -20* actual.

Enjoy

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Thursday I must be living, finally within 10 feet of my firewood supply.👍

Will I feel it tomorrow , probably🤬.

Hope all enjoyed the cold weather this week, last night was an admitted bugger for me. 20 below is just not a happy place.

Wool pants, Sorel's (felt lined boots), parka and beanie worked though for an emergency hike.

Miggt be time to dig out the mittens with sheepskin backs, of it stays this nippy.

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Friday, February 21st, 2020.

It is sunny and cool to start the day with a high of 36* and projected to be in the low 40's Saturday and Sunday. Today is tax day in our house as I have an appointment with our tax preparer this afternoon.

We will be taking some dog equipment over to Emma's house and I will be meeting Oakley for the first time.

Hoping everyone has a great weekend and a restful Sunday!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Saturday morning February 22nd, 2020.

It is time again to have a true Roll Call again as it has been a while.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Good Morning, All!

@DaveMcK ...your granddog is adorable!

@Frozenoem ...for the last 2 days we have been colder than any day in Feb so far, but nothing compared to you stoic snow people!

We start warming up tomorrow and once again by Tuesday we will have rain, not snow. This has been a really weird winter for us.

Out for our Chinese dinner last night and no other plans for the weekend. I do need to take photos of the 2 doll fashions I finished this week so I can list them onEbay tomorrow.

Hope everyone is cozy.

Time for another cup!

n566192l

Community Champion ⭐

Greetings,

Just love all the beautiful pictures. Dave, the grand puppy is just so cute and beautiful.

Catwoman 500, you are so right the for the fokes in our area, we have had a very strange winter.

I have had Bronchitis, well double Bronchitis. I went to the Dr because of a slight sinus thing. That's what the Dr told me. So, I am taking the medication, steroids, and inhaler and resting.

Hope everyone is doing well, staying well and safe

Nancy

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DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Wednesday morning February 26, 2020. We lucked out and saw the storm go South of here yesterday.

Hoping everyone had a restful night's sleep.

The week ahead is going to be a little cooler but no major rain/snowfall.

May all of you have quiet rest of the week.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Morning all, awoke to warmth and finally saw my first sight of driveway amidst ice on neighbors drive.

Spring I'll reserve excitement at thought because it's Maine. The signs are out and frost heaves abound, temp around 43* but, reality says 15-18" of snow coming tonight and tomorrow.

@LydiaN586309

You took me on a trip back to my youth with Paczkis, forgot you were in Michigan. I lived in several Polish neighborhoods in Western And Eastern MA. My Jean Kay Pasties, came in emergency delivery from friend and UPS last week.

If I could find my piping bag and actual yeast at WallyWorld or Hannafords might try my hand at making some custard, blackberry or Nutella filled.🤣 Pillsbury frozen just doesn't replace home made with Ms Schumanski's , Wadjslawski's or Bak's recipe.

@catwoman500

Don't get me started down the road of Amish/Mennonite communities, and craving for Faschnauts, my back really couldn't survive the ride today. Not the only one that moved to rural Maine, for land or homesteads or townships.

Guess I'll play on the woodpile and reheat a pasty tonight for dinner when the temps drop! Firewood should be defrosted before burning.

Froze

And yes, after long days/nights, I'd still like to swing these hunks of glass , plastic and silicon against the nearest wall Come on retirement!

n566192l

Community Champion ⭐

Greetings,

Well, today I am stuck at home. 2 generators blow this morning. We have winds of 45 miles per hour at times. The crews are out in force, cutting trees and making the repairs. I just hope everyone stays out of their way. Their job is hard enough today with the wind. The people in my 2 street town tend to complain. I am very grateful that the large tree in my front yard was removed. I will miss the shade it provided for so many years. The wonderful fall colors. However, those little ball things. I had to rake and step on, and have no idea what purpose they had. The squirrels didn't even want them.

I really hope that All the Men and Women who are dispatched today and every day are stay. Those bucks don't look to save as they sway in the wind.

Anyway, please stay safe. Wind can be very dangerous. I forget about all the firefighters. Wind is not a friend to them either.

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

CLOSED!

USE MARCH-APRIL NOW!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

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