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MORNING ROLL CALL! JULY - SEPTEMBER 2020 "CLOSED"

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June 30, 2020
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I have decided to move to September from here as our posts were down due to Summer. Hoping you are all well!

Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to JULY 2020 Goodbye JUNE 2020.

Hoping everyone has a great First Day OF JULY 2020.

morning roll call! ! ! july - august 2020 clo

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

To my Front Porch friends with a July Birthday, I wish you all the best in your life and the happiest birthday to you.

Having a July Birthday? Congratulations! What's great about July birthdays?

1. July's birthstone is the ruby and is said to inspire courage and success.

2. Your July flower is the water lily, which symbolizes purity and majesty.

3. Those born in July are either Cancer (June 21 - July 22) or Leo (July 23 - Aug 22). Cancer signs are nurturing and sensitive. Leo kids are bold and outgoing.

4. Your July day might share a birthday with Tom Hanks (July 9), Kristen Bell (July 18), Selena Gomez (July 22) or Sandra Bullock (July 26).

5. Your July day might be on one of these big days including July 4, Independence Day, National Ice Cream Day on the third Sunday in July or the fourth Sunday in July which is Parents' Day (What a way to celebrate!).

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

wvgirlforever

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@DaveMcK I was one of those July birthdays or my day better known as Christmas in July. Just happy to still be here. 🤣

LaDolceVita

Community Champion ⭐

Hi folks, all of my notifications are going to the spam box in spite of my repeated corrections. Hot and miserable here and looks like more of the same coming our way. We had a lovely June so I will try not to complain.

LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

Good morning, Peepers!

Time to rise and shine...at least until it's time for me to go down for my nap! Smile.

Now, I've already had my first cup of coffee for this morning. And yet, I'm am still quite blurry of thought and sloo-of-foot. So maybe another cup is in order. After while!

@LaDolceVita, my AARP community forum notifications have been going to my spam folder as well for some months now. I just don't worry about it as long as I'm getting the notices. I just know I have to check my spam throughout the day to keep up. So I'm good.

It's already hot here as well. But I opened my windows early this morning and cooled down the house before the temps started rising. So right now, it's pleasant inside and well under the fans, it's actually cool. If it gets super hot or humid, thank God there's always air conditioning as my backup!

One wonderful benefit to airing the house out what with the windows open, is the natural air freshener provider by my beautiful lilac bushes in the front and back. The fragrance of fresh lilac is wafting through my house right now and it is "marvelous!" And also I have the lovely songs of the various birds gracing my feeders and yard. Their chitter, chatter, tweets, and songs are a joy to hear. Peace.

So as we leave the month of June, all I can think of is how much we all have yet to be thankful for. I, for one, am thankful just to be able to be healthy enough and have presence of mind enough to thank God for being yet alive! I am thankful for every breath I take and that I was able to open my eyes this morning. I'm thankful that in spite of all of the turmoil going on in the world, I yet and still have a place that's comfortable and sufficient for me to live and be. Thankful for a few good friends and loved ones who help keep me buoyed and encouraged. Grateful for Our Front Porch group where we can share just a little bit of our day/world with each other. Thanks @DaveMcK for maintaining this forum for us all.

Anyway, I guess that's about it for me for now. Please everybody, continue to stay safe, be wise, and keep healthy. Enjoy the day!

Lydia

MsStretch

Community Champion ⭐

Another month already?! They're still blending together, albeit getting much warmer than when this odyssey began. I had sort of hoped, but didn't allow myself to get overly optimistic, that we would be further along. Today, Virginia goes into Phase 3. Patience. Add a big dose of common sense to that.

July marks my return to the dentist that has been postponed since March. I'm thinking this month is the charm.

@LaDolceVita and @LydiaN586309 , same with my notifications. Now it is just an autoreaction to check the Junk.

Still keeping the porch light burning for my missing furkid. 🙏 Alas.

angeleyes64

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Live For Today, No One is Guaranteed a TOMORROW !

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very sunny Friday morning in July, 2020! May everyone have a nice day with that pitcher of ice ice tea or lemonade in your refrigerator. We will be seeing temperatures in the mid 90's. Stay cool and be safe.

Whatever the sea brings the Coastguard will be there for you!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita

Community Champion ⭐

@Frozenoem Love the black shepherd pictures. I had one move in with me in 1994 while I was on vacation. I was way too fond of her, her name was Maxine. It used to be my AARP name when I first joined and got to know you (sort of). I used to ask Mac questions and you were kind enough to answer. There were lots of dropped off stray dogs here in the 90s. Now the area is populated and that does not happen.

Someone vandalized my mailbox in the night and now I have to worry with that. GRRRRR. All is well otherwise. Happy 4th everyone.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

70* and comfy this Friday, had to look at calendar.

Physically went into stores yesterday, stocked up for second wave and bought real food.

Cancelled convenience of curbside pickup and overpaying.

All were masked in storeS and parking lots, barber, and radio shack,etc. No mask start to stepping.🤣

@LaDolceVita

I remember you as Maxine, and others that have switched to FB or passed on to that forum elsewhere.

The mask photo was Chelli, my DutchShepherd presently in Va with her new owner, his wife and he both send update photos.

Re: Mailbox on rural route seems there’s 2 dates that are good for destruction Graduation and Independence Day, this year is total roll of dice.

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 very sunny Saturday morning in July 4th, 2020! May everyone have a nice day with that pitcher of ice ice tea or lemonade in your refrigerator. We will be seeing temperatures in the mid 90's. Stay cool and be safe.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good evening to everyone on the Front Porch on this very rainy Saturday morning in July 9th, 2020! The word for the evening is rain, rain go away and stay away. A lot of thunder and lightnig with high gusts of wind as I'm writing.

I'm hoping everyone has a restful evening tonight.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita

Community Champion ⭐

Another mail box related update. I realized that the flashing lights I saw on July 3rd in my driveway at 2 AM was a tow truck. I looked out after protracted barking and thought it looked like a tow vehicle but did not relate it to mailbox until days later. DUH!! There are also missing pieces from a phone pole nearby, skid marks all over the place. Maybe more than 1 car involved and no police report. I consider checking mail box a dangerous thing to do now.

The weather I like to complain about is here, looks like it will stay. The countdown to September begins. We usually get a whiff of fall by then even if it warms up again.

@DaveMcK I bet they are saying the same about the rain in China! About it going away and staying away I mean 😊.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Friday afternoon all, oppressive heat, dew points in sweltering land. Stepped on porch and hit with wave of heat and instant drip factor.

Topical storm remnants will be gone by weekend, I’m hoping not used to this type moisture.

Hope everyone tries for their Neowise Comet pictures. 5-10 seconds or longer shutter speed and tripod, work best for using available light.

https://www.space.com/comet-neowise-space-station-astronaut-video.html

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 very sunny Sunday morning on July 12th, 2020! We are looking at a high of 81* and sunny skies.

Been a busy time last week as we are trying to downsize the house.

Hoping that everyone is having a restful weekend so far.

Starting Monday our country has increased the mask requirement laws with heavy fines of around $300.00 if you enter buildings like a grocery store or drugstore without a mask. In other words "no shoes, no shirt and no mask no service".

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Morning-ish all, hazy, hot and humid all weekend SMH in displeasure.

Thunderstorms, heavy rains for hours on end, step outside for 10 -40 minutes, matters not on time your soaked when you return. And that was in garage🤣.

Made a dent on cleaning out or preparing for pickup and hauling to transfer station. Love to have a cold snap about now, 100* in the mountains is a bit much, with 80% humidity.

Had tornado 40 minutes away, waterspouts on lake, and people are having meltdowns in cities. And a mama bear at feeder, cubs were nearby but, I didn’t want to mess with family. That paw was not a wave she had claw on feeder for ez pouring.

Unfortunately need to go back to heat of garage, with many trips into house and A/C cooling.

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!

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Hi, Everyone,

Not much to say since not much has happened or will, it seems. Ho Hum!

Acme yesterday AM as usual. Scored a canister of Clorox wipes. It’s like winning the lottery.

Ear doc appt. this AM. Sinus pressure was clogging my ear. Needed an expert’s opinion, and when I was at the dentist last week he said it wasn’t the tooth causing it. He was right, and the ear doc fixed me up in a jiffy.

Yesterday afternoon it was 90 degrees at 4 PM. It was sunny and breezy, just wished the temp was lower so we could have actually enjoyed the breeze. Another story today. It’s sunny again with another nice breeze, but this time we have lower humidity. I was able to have my coffee on the porch this AM. It’s 82 right now and will stay in the 80’s today! Hoping I can keep the windows open today and tonight. 😺

Talked to my friend in SC last evening. They had gone to their MB house for a month since they couldn’t go during the winter. They are planning to come home next week, but they know that they will have to self-quarantine for 2 weeks since now PA has upped the number of states (to 19) from which people coming into our state will have to self-quarantine. Having a hard time phrasing that! HA! Hope you get my drift!

Lots of “no shoes, no shirt, no mask, no service” going on in the surrounding states. I feel bad for the business owners. Do you send potential business away or risk the consequences the idiots that are not wearing the masks will bring?

@Frozenoem ...That is one big mama bear!

Stay safe!

Iced coffee in the garden, ahh!

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good afternoon to everyone on the Front Porch on this very sunny Tuesday morning on July 14th, 2020! We are looking at a high of 81*, sunny skies and Rain Storms tonight.

The virus is now out of control in so many states it is beyond my comprehension.

Hoping everyone is staying staying safe and doing well!

We are moving into another hot spell later this week. But not as hot as the South Western part of the country. Time for some desert and afternoon coffee!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good evening to everyone on the Front Porch on this very rainy Wednesday evening on July 15th, 2020! The word for the evening is rain, rain go away and stay away. Some thunder and lightnig with some gusts of wind are happening as I'm writing. I'm writing tonight too thank our major Contributors here on the Front Porch who I noted a few here. I'm offering wine and a virtual dessert!

I hope if I miss someone that you know who you are and I want to thank all of you for bringing a few minutes each day to all of our followers here. It is so important that we all touch everyone on the Front Porch! I'm using ARRP's suggested list.

Thank you to:

@MsStretch

@Frozenoem

@catwoman500

@LydiaN586309

@LaDolceVita

And I know some more who make everyone feel welcome here.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Morning yeesh awoke to all phones requesting me🤬, grumpy morning. Coffee brewing!

Skipped yesterday grass was dry, I mowed back yard👍.

Presently 60*, warmed up from 50*, tomorrow promises 90* and HHH with storms, great day to travel👎🏻.

Think the vacuum is calling it decided to blow up, need shop vac to clean and earmuffs (it’s loud). Then fix vacuum, hopefully with gun cleaning rod and air compressor in garage, so I can breathe again.

@MsStretch

After my cat or dogs had the first ear cleaning and paw trimming, they seemed to surrender to the idea it would happen, repeatedly🤣.

Miss my Siamese most dog like cat I ever had, eZ training -sit, stay, come, roll over, chill.

@DaveMcK

To you a virtual Wrapple in exchange .

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 afternoon to everyone on the Front Porch on this very sunny Tuesday morning on July 14th, 2020! We are looking at a high of 86*, sunny skies, with showers or Storms tonight.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

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