Morning Roll Call - July and August 2019 CLOSED

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Be good to YOU, Porch Peeps!

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And it’s hot, finally got the A/C in window just in time for my first 90* day. Saturday and Sunday promise 100’s.

Hope you all enjoy the day, I’ll be hiding in a dark corner with ice packs. Only released a minor strings of expletives, ribs aren’t totally healed.

Only good points, C and I have A/C and now maybe rib will go where it should.🤣

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!

LaDolceVita

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@Frozenoem Feel better Froze. Do most people have AC in Maine?

This odd shaped heat advisory has pretty much left us alone but we have the usual July crummy weather. It is not bad if you dont move around. Will be 83 today but 80% humidity it requires AC and I hate going outside. Would be better at the homestead, a degree or 2 cooler and the air fresher because of all the trees. Humidity even higher there though.

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So it is now the third day without power. No lights, no air conditioning, no refrigeration, God forbid--NO INTERNET! 😢 Yesterday, spent the day moving all of my frozen and refrigerated food items to a friend's house. Stayed away most of the day while I helped install an air conditioner at that friend's house. Once that task was completed, we decided to take in a movie and dinner. By the time we finished the day, it was mighty late. I had the bright idea that we could drive to my house to check to see if the power was back on -- some 25 Miles away. So we drove all that way only to discover the power was still out. But by now it was close to midnight. Both being too tired and the drive being too far to return to her neck of the woods, we opted to stay. Having left behind all of our food, the newly-installed air conditioner at her house, we dined on McDonald's chicken McNuggets by candlelight. Which bodes the question:

Is McDonald's food "really" food?

Anyway, I'm going to put my cell phone in the car to charge. Almost no juice left on phone. Ok, phone just signaled it's about to shut off. Stay safe all good Front Porchers.

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Well, here's my update. I found eight hours of relief in that I had to go to work and am now nearing the end of my shift right now. It's been a relief from the heat and darkness of my house. And it's been nice to be able to get online.

When I left home for work this afternoon, the power was still out. All while enduring this inconvenience, I really have been thankful for my mega-sized hot water tank as I've been able to take long, hot showers daily even without power. So if I had to sweat, at least I could get clean and dry for a bit.

@Frozenoem, I will be getting one of those phone chargers you suggested; maybe two. I really was trying to conserve the power on my phone and was able to make it through the night with it until I could charge it in the car during the day. So the kind of charger you suggested would have been great and will be if there ever is a next time.

@catwoman500, thanks for your concern. McDonald's definitely is NOT real food! But as they say, any port in a storm--literally. @MsStretch, life has been indeed a Beach for me for the past three days. Happy to hear your water line problems were fixed and your furkids are okay...hydrated and all. And @LaDolceVita, be assured, I only slept in that hot house because I was just too pooped to going anywhere else. But sleep I did. And hopefully when I get home tonight, the power will be back on. Got my fingers and toes crossed.

Will update y'all in the morning.

'Night.

Lydia

https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=blackweb%20power%20bank

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@LydiaN586309

There called blackweb power banks, size is about the same as iPhone.

And really for best results exhaust them to 25% before recharging in USB port, wall adaptor, etc.

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!

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Good morning, Front Porchers!

When I got home last night, the power was on! Yippee! The air conditioning had cooled the house beautifully. I can refill my very empty refrigerator. And will be making a trip to Walmart to get that phone charger! So very happy this morning. Just a little deprivation and how we find how much we really have to be grateful for. And I am G-R-A-T-E-F-U-L today! Smiles.

Hope everybody on Our Front Porch is doing well this morning. Wishing everyone a great big beautiful day!

Lydia

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

Hoping everyone is enjoy this milder weather we are having now.

We were in Milwaukee to see a couple of Brewers games. They did win the second game yesterday.

I will be heading out for golf soon. It will perfect weather today. Hoping you all have will have a great remander of your week.

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LaDolceVita

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Looks like we will have about 5 nice days before the return of the beastly heat. No AC needed! I actually felt a chill in the hallway this morning from having windows open all night. Long pants & long sleeved shirt this AM. Hope you are all this fortunate .

catwoman500

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Good Morning!

@LaDolceVita ...I hear you about the cooler temps! So nice not to have the AC for a few days. Waking to my birdies chirping outside is the best. Then the lawn guys came while I was still lolling in bed, and the smell of the fresh cut grass was intoxicating!

Without the humidity I feel like doing more! Maybe I will vacuum and tidy up the front porch!

Let's roll on and have a great day! N.

Mmmm!

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And it’s 84* and sunny, we now return to your regularly scheduled programming.

Have been personally kicked off of easy PM’s for at least a week, on all devices. And I’m the guy still drawing pay for correcting these issues for others.

@MsStretch

It’s on the list, and will make the done deeds, whether by foot or Segway to a point.

Frozen Rivers/creeks or boulders are no issue, have assortment of spikes devices on canes.

Still enjoy properly made cabins in the woods and want those photos.

Hope all enjoy the day, haven’t required A/C as yet, staying at 70* in house.

And was a beautiful 52* when I awoke, to birds and little blighters.

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!

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Greetings,

I am finally sending out more boxes on Monday. Frozenoem, just let me know if Chelli needs treats you too. Just packing them up today. I did find a box of orange vests for dogs. I only found size Large so far. Thanks everyone for your your posts about the orange vests. Brand is guardian gear. Stilling looking for more stuff. Donations came in while I was in the hospital. I did reach out to the rescue groups about the dry food. They where so happy. I have changed the drop off to the various groups. The groups are giving the new contract information . What a win win. Plus, the dog food companies are helping with a replacement generator that was destroyed by the storm in New Jersey. The Shelter, and rescues just do so much to help the animals. I am so happy.

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Hello,

I just saw 3 monarch butterflies, on a flower or weed by my storage space. I haven't seen them in awhile. Growing up in SeaGirt, New Jersey, I lived across from the National Gaurd Field. I used to see hundreds of Monarch butterflies are every year. They are a rare sighting these days. Anyone know why

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this last Sunday of July! We are looking at a partly sunny day in the mid 80's. Last week was one of my best week golfing in a long time! We also got to go to two Brewers games in Milwaukee with one loss and one win. We also had one great stadium burger each while watching batting practice while I sipped a very over priced beer. Oh well that's what I worked for from when I was 14 years old. RETIREMENT!

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Link: https://www.thrillist.com/vice/20-beer-commercials-that-totally-nailed-it

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Greetings,

Thank you MsStretch for posting about Milk weed, I planted several various kinds today. At least this area is safe from my dogs, only deer and other wild life. I also put out the bowl with the pebbles for the bees.

Great day here in New Jersey. Glad I got out . Hope everyone is doing well and is safe. Nancy

DaveMcKAuthor

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20 Beer Commercials That Totally Nailed It

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I have a couple of bottles of Wisconsin brewed beer in the refrigerator for supper with my burrito supper!

Link: https://beerhistory.com/library/holdings/beer_commercials.shtml

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Afternoon all,

Back to heat indexes today. 91* and sunny with scattered sprinkles.

Managed to mow 3/4 of side yard under partly cloudy skies, then came the sun. Note: to self only turn left, right is expletive laden.

Chelli is on vacation with my ex for the next 2-6 months, until this bs is straightened out, through medical science.

Hope to finish mowing tomorrow or before next heat advisory day, at least before Friday and old home days in town. Otherwise I know lawn police will be heard from.

Frankly Scarlett, bring ‘em on, Think my mood may be easily triggered.

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!

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Frozen,

I had the lawn police here when I was in the hospital. I got a $250 fine. My landscaper cut the lawn,but the bushes where over 4 feet. Funny thing is I got fined for a lilac tree, So, I don't have to pay the fine. I am sure you are going to miss your buddy. I hope you are doing well. Nancy