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Morning Roll Call - July and August 2019 CLOSED

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June 30, 2019
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CLOSED - PLEASE USE SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch! Welcome to July 2019. We had a strong Sunday morning storm to ring out the month of June on the Front Porch! Welcome to July 2019. Going to be a busy day tomorrow if we do not have more rain. Remember that May - June are CLOSED now.

WebWiseWoman

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I am sure you realize how lucky you are to be in that place in this time. Best wishes to you both and please continue to share the "coffee" times with us; I for one am envious...

#VegasStrong

LaDolceVita

Community Champion ⭐

Happy July! The countdown to fall has begun. I figure you folks in the northeast corner probably do a countdown to spring in the winter.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

@LaDolceVita

We only perform the countdown to snow and whether we have enough firewood handy.

Presently 75* and sunny, would rather not think of snow/cold for moment.

Too many -35 to -60* days last winter, which began on Day of Mourning/Columbus Day.

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!

LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

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Morning, Porch Peepers!

The weather here has been exceedingly hot and wonderful! This is what I have waited all winter long for--hot days and warm nights and NO SNOW!!!!!! YAY!

So I have been able to spend the last coupla days working in my yard. Today I trimmed five large bushes and pruned one large pine tree. My ladder is kinda rickety, but I was able to get up on it and prune the highest branches on one side of the pine and then all around the base. Will have to tackle the other side of the pine tomorrow. At least, that's the plan. In any case, the front yard is looking well groomed and dressed. With all of the greenery now tamed, I just might add a little color with some potted plants. Will see.

While I was out working in the blazing sun, my mailman happened by with a whole stack of mail for me. Before he could drop it in my mailbox, I offered to save him a few steps and take it. As he turned to go on to the next house, I offered him an ice cold bottle of water from my fridge. He seemed a bit hesitant, but looked up at the sun and then back at my sweat-drenched face and said yes. I quickly ran in and got him two bottles from the fridge. He was very thankful and went on with a smile. I smiled to myself. Just glad I was able to do something nice and unexpected. By the way, this is a temporary fellow as "my" regular mailman retired a month or so ago. He had been my mailman for at least 15 years or so. Since then there have been several different folks who have passed by. Guess we'll get a regular mail guy or gal soon. "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Yep, I'll have some iced cold water just waiting for the next mailman on a hot, hot day.

Thanks guys...and gals!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

65* climbing to upper 80’s and sticky for remainder of month. Luckily still in 50’s overnight.

A/C didn’t happen yet, nor did the haying in back yard, coming closer just not quite.

@LydiaN586309

You had to say it, need to trim a branch on old growth pine this week. I’ll be taking the EZ way though no ladders, 8’ pole with Poulan chain saw at end.🤣

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!

LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

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Hello, Everyone!

I know it's early and maybe not everybody's quite up yet, but I'm just about ready to get off of work now. So I thought I'd send my greetings out now. When I came in to work yesterday, I was skating through a rain storm which brought flooding to the expressways. But I hear tell now, the coast is clear and the sun and heat are both back and rising. So I'm ready to kick this popsicle stand and get out to meet a new day.

By the way, @Frozenoem , thanks for telling now about the chainsaw-on-a-stick. Indeed, that would have been much easier and a whole lot safer too. But I wobble, wobbled through it on my trusty, crusty old wooden ladder and equally crusty knees and hip joints.

Anyway, for me it's...

and I gotta get to it!!!

Needless to say......

Ummmmmm! I can't wait. Got my lips, teeth, and gums all set for the first sip of that piping hot, cream-colored deliciousness. Yum, yum, yum!

Wishing each and every one the bestest and blessest day!

Lydia

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

80* sunny and heating up.

@LydiaN586309

Sorry have been singing the praises and shortcomings of my handy dandy Poulin what doesn’t it do for years.

Last time when Stretch had trees to trim around her house, or someone complained about winter sand on grass, or grass trimming. 3 or more heads it does everything.

I’m still avoiding ladders, balance is shot. 12’ up in the air to the dangling limb, with a reach of 14’feet, just seemed easier for me than falling 12’ from a ladder.

I think it cost $2-300 for chain saw attachment, string trimmer and broom head with motor for all and strap for shoulder.

Never have been a fan of heights but, needed for camp.

Trimmed low lying branches on old growth pines to let sunshine in to a height of 25’, while sitting on a roof👍. Beat all heckouta hiring a forester to trim 40 trees for $1200.

Time to eat and get caffeine cold brew😎.

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

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this 4th of July morning! Have an enjoyable holiday weekend.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

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May you enjoy the holiday and the freedom it represents. Wishing everyone a happy and safe July 4th, 2019!!!

God Bless One and All,

Lydia

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Happy Fourth of July, Porch Peeps!

I hope you all have a star-spangled, sparkler of a day whether you are partying with family and friends, or just relaxing at home by yourself.

I'm leaving later this afternoon to get together with our Game Night Girls at one of their homes.

We will have hotdogs and all the other "picnic stuff" only we'll be indoors as the heat and humidity will be awful.

ENJOY!

Eat well!

Keep your pets safe!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Morning all when it’s 80* in mountains at 9:24 you know it’ll be a scorcher today.

Saw the first sign of Summer today the Packards, MG’s and Triumphs were out, yes, framing was off was in traffic.

Packard and friends

You might be in Maine when you pass sign for Husseys General- Beer, Shotguns and Wedding Dresses.

Gotta go, enjoy your day after the fourth.

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

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this 5th day of July and second day of the 4th of July weekend! This would have been the perfect weekend to have when I was still working.

Still hot and humid for a few more days. Mary was back from her daily walk by 9:00. Hoping everyone has a great rest o the weekend.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Hi, Everyone,

Ditto on the hot and humid. We did get away without any thunder boomers yesterday, but of course there were plently of other boomers! Hope everyone had a nice holiday.

I don't think we'll be as lucky today. It's overcast right now and when the sun comes out it will create the perfect conditions for thunderstorms.

Enjoy your weekend! N.

Can I come out now? Are the firworks over?

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

91* in the mountains - HHH - Hazy Hot and Humid with a breeze.

One more attempt at A/C happiness, Windows tag at night even with 60* lows no longer make it.🤣

Enjoy all

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

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this 9th day of July! Yesterday was a great day to be on the golf course. We did well and the weather was great for golfing.

On Sunday we went to Milwaukee for a pontoon boat ride on the Milwaukee river with our family. Our 3 daughter's brought the fixings for a picnic on the boat. The weather again was great and sunny so we had to apply sunscreen a couple of times over the 4 hour trip.

Have a great day everyone.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Good Morning, Porch Peeps!

@Frozenoem ...Melting hanger! Yikes! Reminds me of when the candles on my mantle used to bend over before we had AC.

@LaDolceVita ...We are headed for more HHH days after a wonderful afternoon yesterday after the rain left the area. No humidity and that delightfully refreshing air. No AC needed yesterday or last night. I still have all the windows open for now.

@DaveMcK ...Your boat ride sounds lovely. Pontoons are fun!

Lawn guys came yesterday in the rain to clear my jungle. Sure wish they would do it more often so it doesn't get so overgrown, but they seem to have their own way of doing things. At least now I can see the street when I sit on the porch!

Have a great day, all! N.

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LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

Hey, Everybody!

Summer's in full bloom and I am in my element indeed. Free vitamin D, free Arizona room temps outside every day, and when I need a taste of winter, on goes the air conditioner. Viola! Hope everyone is doing okay today and even better tomorrow. Today I'm tackling a huge garage cleanout--from the walls to the rafters. Everything must GO! Rented a dumpster and all. So I've got my day planned and am on my way to it! Enjoy your day Porchers and Be Blessed!

Lydia

LaDolceVita

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OK a bit more cheery today especially after reading the posts here. Yesterday we had 100 degree heat index so my misery is easily justified! I had a nice lunch with my travel buddy and we have a few fun times planned. We do not go far but there is still interesting new things in northern Ga that I have not seen or even heard of.

@LydiaN586309 I did not realize you were out west. North or south AZ?

LydiaN586309

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Good morning to Everyone on Our Front Porch!

After working in the garage yesterday for about five and a half hours, the dumpster is now full and ready for pick up and the garage is (for all intents and purposes) empty. Yippee! There was over fifty years of accumulated stuff and junk of various family members who deposited and forever forgotten. The only things of value (sentimental) I found was an old cookie jar I remember sticking my itty bitty kiddie hand in many, many moons ago, an original Kool Aide pitcher (don't know how it survived in all of the mess), and an old Twin Pines Milky the Clown milk bottle. I don't know if anybody out there grew up with Milky, but he was a morning TV favorite in our house and Twin Pines milk was the best--delivered to our house by the Twin Pines truck every few days in thick glass bottles and on occasion we'd order the Twin Pines ice crream too. Those were the days and fond memories.

A cousin who now lives in Tennessee had asked me to save any of his "action dolls" I happened upon. Well, I found a box and a bag full of his "dolls", but they were in pieces. Most of them had missing limbs--not just "a" limb, but all limbs torn off and left. Looks like somebody went on a rampage one day and the dolls took the brunt of it. Anyway, I moved the debris field that was his dolls and other like toys into one box. May ship them to him, but after I describe to him via phone what I found, I doubt he'll want them. But then again, you never know.

I took a total of three showers yesterday. The first shower was to loosen up the bones and muscles before I went into the garage. The second one was after I finished the job in the garage--to get the dirty and grime off before I laid down for my brief late afternoon nap. And the third shower was to help my then and now aching body and invigorate myself before heading into work. Yep, after doing 5.5 hours in the garage, I'm just now finishing up a twelve hour shift at work. But believe me, when I get outta here, I'm making a beeline for home--snapping on the electric blanket and sliding these bruised and abused joints in the cocoon-like warmth of my bed. Ohhhh! I can hardly wait!

@LaDolceVita ! Good morning!

Oh, no, no, no! Let me clarify. I do not live in Arizona. Only referred to it as our temps have been touching on Arizonia-like temperatures as of late. I'm a Michigander born, bred, and still remain!

Anyway, I've babbled on enough, good Peeps. Be blessed each and every one and have a great day!

Lydia

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning everyone on the Front Porch on this Tuesday morning in July 2019.

We are looking at temps at around 90* and around 70% humidity for a while.

We have been away for several days and the WIFI did not work well with my tablet. We were at a conference for china collectors. Whether you are a collector, dealer, student, or historian ... if you have an interest in any of the now-collectible wares that were produced by the Homer Laughlin China Company, the Homer Laughlin China Collectors Association is for you! Formed in the summer of 1998 as an all-volunteer, member-operated organization, HLCCAis dedicated to providing a serious educational forum and communication tool for all those who are interested in the important contribution that HLC has made to American culture, from 1873 to the present. HLCCA is a non-profit organization, with IRS Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Our membership is drawn primarily from the United States and Canada, but we welcome international members as well. We conduct an annual Conference during which we offer seminars, workshops, multi-media presentations, auctions, exhibits, and other opportunities to share and exchange information about HLC products. The Dish, the official publication of HLCCA, is a quarterly magazine that contains a wealth of information on topics relevant to anyone interested in HLCCA.

We purchased several item, received some items as prizes and Homer Laughlin provided several gifts for the banquet dinner.

Banquet room before openingOur table, Green Pitcher was a drawing item I wonMy place setting of gift item1943 commemorative pitcher of president first airplaneOne of the two nightly auctions of items in the foregroundSome of the gift items on the left side