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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

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DaveMcKAuthor

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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Monday morning in 2020. We are expecting temps in the lower 70's with a small chance of rain!.

Hoping everyone will have a restful day and weekend.

Because of back issues I was not able to do very little around the house an yard. I found myself highering many things done from snow removal, yard work to plumbing, installing a couple of ceiling fans. I was lucky to have our 3 daughter's and son-in-laws to help with planting 200 flowering bulbs a couple of years ago

Our biggest news is we close on the sale of the house on Wednesday and deposited a nice check in the bank.

I'm watching the ceremony for Justice Gindsburg at the National Capital and waiting for a housekeeper to clean our unit which is included in our monthly fee. This is one of the things Mary never had at the house.

We will be in the upper 70's with a chance of rain Sunday.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LydiaN586309

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Congrats, Dave, on the sale of your house! And...

...may you and the Missus have many enjoyable years in your new abode.

Lyds

Frozenoem

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Spoiler

67* cloudy and actually cool, it’s fall y’all the colors are starting to appear on the trees.

Have a warm up coming later this weekend but, my back is saying different.

Dave I really hear you on the joy of snow removal, it surely gets old after the first 30-40 years, in snow country. About the same level of joy as 7 cords of firewood to 3 cords of cutting, splitting, stacking, drying, moving and removing to house.

Last year was a total PITA, broke my lower lumbar and balance was a bugger. Might be better this year, I’m hoping the snowblower is happy and ready to go👍, my back works👍 And balance is kinda returning if I just get used to these pills.

My roof ended up in MD, and I got a refund + for aggravation. Maybe next year, just don’t know.

Need coffee and food, these pills are messing with me.🤮

Froze

67* cloudy and actually cool, it’s fall y’all the colors are starting to appear on the trees.Have a warm up coming later this weekend but, my back is saying different.Dave I really hear you on the joy of snow removal, it surely gets old after the first 30-40 years, in snow country. About the same level of joy as 7 cords of firewood to 3 cords of cutting, splitting, stacking, drying, moving and removing to house.Last year was a total PITA, broke my lower lumbar and balance was a bugger. Might be better this year, I’m hoping the snowblower is happy and ready to go, my back works And balance is kinda returning if I just get used to these pills.My roof ended up in MD, and I got a refund + for aggravation. Maybe next year, just don’t know.Need coffee and food, these pills are messing with me.🤮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

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Fall, fall, Autumn! Loving it!!!

Good morning, Peepers!

It is a beautiful morning here in Michigan. The sun is up and the sky is a lovely pale blue. We have a wonderful temperature of 74 degrees. The birds are clamoring out back. I assume they are in the midst of making plans for the winter while enjoying brunch.

Today, I have great intentions of tackling the continuing garage clean-out saga. I have made some good progress on my most recent efforts. And I already have in mind the designated area I want to get done today. So as my long gone mother used to say, "Little by little!"

I've already had my breakfast with coffee and all. I've showered and donned my work clothes. I've lazed on the couch, simultaneously watching the birds outside and several episodes of my favorite HGTV TV shows--"Love It of List It." It's now after Noon and not wanting the day to get away from me, I'm gonna get up and get outta here. The garage is calling me.

Y'all enjoy your day and the remainder of the weekend. Wishing each one here a whole heap of...

Lydia

catwoman500

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Happy Sunday, All

@LydiaN586309 …Yes! I have a ton of Goldfinches eating the seeds of my coneflowers. They are such chatty little birds, I can always tell when they come for a snack.

Yesterday there was a bird calling so close to the house, but I didn’t recognize the call. Went to look out the front door and it was what looked like a sparrow, but a tad different than a regular house sparrow, sitting on the evergreen bush outside the front window. The cry almost sounded like it was alarmed. No other birds in sight. Reminded me of the time I heard a similar loud call and looked out back to see a row of sparrows at the edge of the pool…one had fallen in! I had to rescue it.

Friday I drove up to my friend’s house for lunch and to play with her puppy. I’m not used to driving that far so I slept super well that night.

Today started off a bit damp, but now the sun is straining to make an appearance. Temps are comfy with a hint of humidity. 79, feeling like 81. Two more summer-like days in the forecast and then it changes on Wednesday.

Y’all take good care of yourselves!

So true!

Frozenoem

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78* and happy Joe day/ night. Perpetual coffee drinker since 68 perhaps and IBEW, years are blending together.🤣

Feel a need for Kona at the moment.

Re: Vehicles only 2 lasted more than 350K and one gasser for 250K, for longevity and no fear from dings might I suggest UniMog or Mitsubishi Fuso both are bulletproof short wheelbase models.

Taller than the average shopping cart, Honda or Gwaggen. And will drive over most anything in the way, including trees, boulders.

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

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Mornin’, All

Anyone watch the debacle…I mean debate last night? Can you say “train wreck?”

Was thinking of you, @LydiaN586309 when I woke in the middle of the night to heavy rain. I couldn’t get back to sleep until I heard the sweet sound of “HUMMMM….Purge” from the sump pump. Then I slept like a baby until about 8;00 when I woke to bright sun and a chilly breeze.

I may just go out and treat myself to my first Starbucks hot pumpkin drink of the season.

Hang in there, everyone!

Yum!

Frozenoem

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62* and sunny morning, now!

@catwoman500

Ayuh, watched and muted frequently. Someone could use lessons in debate vs screaming match, t seemed unable to answer questions or stay on topic.

Happy moment in town was neighbor pulling his support for all R’s shortly after t was corrected by Wallace on Obama’s healthcare and economy, from his lawn and storefront.

I’ll at least record the next 3 debates, but, my mind was made up awhile back.Oct 7 VP’s, 15&22 Biden vs 💩.

As for who won, reports favor Biden by 70% vs the 💩 show.🤣

@LydiaN586309

How did your basement do, if you got rain last night?

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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