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MORNING ROLL CALL! THIS ADDITION IS CLOSED

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February 27, 2019
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Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch! Welcome to March 2019. We had an overnight snow to ring in the morning. Going to be a busy day tomorrow. Remember that January-Feburary is CLOSED now.

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LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

Good Morning, Front Porchers!

Well, the BIG snow the weatherman predicted yesterday and the day before, did NOT arrive. Yay! We had some snow showers last night, but even that didn't last long. And this morning we have overcast skies, but dry, barren ground. So maybe just maybe we will be able to get through the weekend with nada snow. I hope. I hope. I hope.

To those of you in the midst of the latest visitation of snow, just know that "This Too shall Pass." Fingers crossed!

Hope blooms even in snow.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

Alrighty, we survived the latest storms👍. Sanity may have briefly snapped as did most others up here.

Melt of snowpack to 3’, add back after dual storms, back to 4’ in kennel.

Today 35* and snowpack back to 3.5 feet. I don’t seem to be the only slightly insane New Englander, had a slight gripe session with VT and NH people.

We were assisting a Flatlander to get back on road, he seemed impatient in a ditch as we talked.

He did get out after rigging for a better pull, using trees for anchors. When offered assistance with tow truck 1 hour away accept it or gripe.

AWD cruise control and he was doing 70 on back road, one lane and ice. We were doing 30, and stayed on road.

Have lost 55 pounds this year, snow is weight loss formula. My back is still throbbing but, slowly feeling less cranky.

No more snow!

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

Community Champion ⭐

@Frozenoem Say what you will your weather sounds awful. Hope you have that appointment with the specialist rescheduled. Losing 55 lbs requires new clothes! My desktop & monitor doing well BTW.

We have gone from early spring to early summer temps, with 80 degrees for 4 or more days in a row. Nights are in the 60s. Should go down to the 70s next week.

catwoman500

Community Champion ⭐

Hi, Porch Peeps!

Those darn snow storms across the country are so scary. I sure hope everyone is safe and will be saying good-bye to that nasty stuff. Heard this AM that there are tornadoes brewing in the South.

We have basically a gray day here; rain due over the weekend. It will be warming up thank goodness. I'm tried of the chill and want open windows. @Frozenoem ...not sure how you can stand it. It has to get harder as we "mature." Good luck keeping your pants up!

@LaDolceVita ...I'm wanting your temps!

DaveMcKAuthor

Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Friday Morning. Our weatherman this morning said we will have a couple days without rain but temperatures a little below normal. Next week we should be back to normal temps.

Hoping everyone has a great weekend and normal Spring weather.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LydiaN586309

Community Champion ⭐

Good morning, Front Porchers!
Today's one of my favorite days of the week. One whole twenty-four hour period to do whatever comes to mind (allbeit legally and morally kosher of course). The weather here is great! Cold, but sunny with blue skies and only a light breeze so far. So I'm good to go!

I woke up this morning, early, to do laundry. Load after load of overdue laundry. But I plan on a movie and dinner out later with friends. Alittle bit of work and then a little bit of play makes for a really good Saturday!

Just the other day we had snow showers and now we're moving back into Spring mode. Talk about climate change! Anyway, for those of y'all who are still in winter's grip, just know that it will get better...E-V-E-N-T-U-A-L-L-Y! And most of all, Porch Peeps, enjoy the day!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

59* and sunshine, took awhile to get here. Soft snow in the form of rain drops on there way.

Still hit’s 30’s overnight but, snow may have ended. Need coffee, copious quantities gotta wake up.

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!

74 and sunny here. Even 70 inside! Windows open! The heck with the pollen; I like fresh air!

@Frozenoem ...congratulations on the 59! Wahoo!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

50* and Sunshine a concept is born, warmth not cold. Snow melt and rivers rising.

It’s true @n566192l Nancy does have 🐕 and 🐱 supplies, good stuff.

Never thought Chell would like coats, she loves hers. Always a question if you buy one does it become a chew toy or warmth for cold weather wear.

ALso different treats for your furry companion(s). Feel like I ‘m going to turn off furnace and open the windows.

@catwoman500

Febreze spray works on skunk odors, even works on dogs for safe non-toxic odor relievers.🤣

Enjoy your Palm Sunday

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

Community Champion ⭐

@n566192l Thanks for the offer! Thankfully we do not need dogs coats even in the winter I am looking for several dog reflector vests so someone in the neighboring deer stand does not shoot one of my darlings. My Tessie could definitly pass for a deer as she is chasing a rabbit out there. Most of my dogs are in the 55-80lb range. Except for little fat Daisy. She is a tiny double dog, intermittent fasting and all. Anyway, I must obtain several of these vests before I return with dogs to homestead.

Trouble is all of a sudden I am too tired to go. I have resorted to support socks, anything to stop aching feet and legs. Part of it is plantar fasciitis but it does not explain it all. I complain to anyone who listens that I cannot walk for heaven's sake. @Frozenoem Luckily I do not fall but there is a huge difference in the way i feel lately and like you I dont have much patience for it either.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

@LaDolceVita

Check out hunting seasons for new homestead, to cover your posterior. Also whether open carry or not state.

Walmart and Tractor Supply sell reflective vests for dogs and humans. Wouldn’t be caught outside during hunting season without vest and hat on myself or Dogs.

Problem with all of my dog’s regardless of size, during season for anything people shoot everything that moves.

Reason why most dairy cows become covered in Orange Paint during hunting season. Horses in blankets, etc.

Chell and all my dutches have been striped and size of coyotes.

They wear vests in woods period. Lab’s and Rott’s No different, vests.

Year round open season on coyotes, have had discussion? with one person already, 20 years back about checking what they shoot at, he still gives me a wide berth on street, luckily for him, he missed.

Most twits other than above person were non-locals. You also might like to check if homestead is in open carry state, more asses in the woods.

I know how to use firearms, it’s the other creatures that worry me😎.

Re: Vertigo - still waiting for appt. haven’t collapsed lately👍. Still a problem but, seats are mysteriously appearing about town.

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 ⭐

@catwoman500

Febreze and dare I say it Massengil vinegar/water and skunks always pop into my mind with the first hint of scent. Regular hikes in the woods first aid for 🐶 and just in case supplies, for humans.

Ever ride with friend, significant other or K-9 after being sprayed. Ten minutes or 4 hours it’s just too much.

@n566192l

Hurrta’s are good if my Finnish is still good. Don’t worry about reflective vests, have had dogs size pup to 150 lb Rottweiler in all sizes. Took awhile to find good ones for running in pucker brush. (Thorny, spiked vegetation). Those vests have maximum industrial strength Velcro, regular PITA to remove🤣.

My bear Rottweiler/lab enjoyed climbing on some old maples, and had habit of snagging upon limbs in the vest. Before retrofit of Velcro it would be hanging in tree, like a flag.

After tailored for her , and heavier cloth used it never came off without human intervention. Now, that vest has served several dogs through the years, and now, is Chelli’s if I just can hike again is a crapshoot at moment.

Same as their PFD’s for the boat. Personal Flotation Devices for swimmers and non-swimmers both.

Re: Her chewing habits and pillows not going to risk it. What goes in has to come out again. Not my favorite sporting event🤣.

It’s bad enough I still must examine all of her stools for hookworm evidence, before disposal.

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 ⭐

44* and it’s raining, I am enjoying it warmth and snowmelt, mud season has begun in earnest.

Driveway is once more 40’ wide, sidewalks are reappearing in places. They been buried for a really long time.

Oh happy days🤣

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 ⭐

Catwoman500,

After I read your post about the skunks, I remembered the episode of the Partridge Family. The one where they used tomato juice to get rid of the smell. Gallons of tomato juice, I think they filled a tub with the stuff.

I was happy that Frozenoem, gave you more alternatives. 2 years back my neighborhood had a horrible skunk problem. Fortunately, one neighbor took the lead and hired a trapping service. We all pitched in money and the skunks were relocated to another area. In a 2 week period, 32 skunks were caught, 2 ground hogs and 3 possums. Thanks to our neighbor we can all breath .

It rained than cleared but still windy. Last night we had very loud thunder. A cluster.

LaDolceVita

Community Champion ⭐

Good morning everyone. A perfect Camelot day here in NW Georgia. In the 40s overnight and high 70s for daytime highs. Low humidity, it doesnt get any better than this.

Reporting back on the plantar fasciitis. I have been doing heel raises on the stairs and it has taken over 10 days of it but I think I am over the worst of it. Hopefully the tiredness will go also disappear but I will not know that until late afternoon. @Frozenoem I wish your problem was as easily solved, but alas not so. Hopefully you trust "medicine" more than I do. But sometimes you have no choice and they are able to do wonders in some cases.

@catwoman500 I am thinking about how you will miss your pool this summer!

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

54* and first true sign of Spring, flood warnings went up for the coming week, especially if rain comes later.

We also got the first warning for fire danger in areas without snow cover, dwindling but, I am still in the green, at #4.

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 ⭐

41* and rain through Sunday evening, with flood watch up for rivers due to runoff and snowmelt.

Tonight will prove interesting river is within earshot of my house on both sides, it’s a good 300’ and 10’ up ,before hitting the road.

And on that cheery note need to attempt playing in the woodpile, would like some wood for tonight.

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!

MsStretch

Community Champion ⭐

No flooding here, but over-saturation is what brought down the healthy tree. Indeed, there were several trees in the area that missed houses by inches. According to several news reports, first responders had problems getting here the other night due to the debris. The sheriff department and arborist were called for assistance.

I heard the tree fall the other night, but it sounded like it was in the woods behind me. My deck is built around a big oak. Scary, for sure.

Funny, amid all the tragedy, I was running around checking on all the feral fur kids when a reporter commented on my Kitty Kamp which miraculously survived the high winds. I just knew I would find that in the woods behind me. She told me she had seen one of the fuzzy ones. Whew! All were accounted for and feisty and hungry.

Sunny and quiet today.

Frozenoem

Community Champion ⭐

@MsStretch

At this point I feel like I’m over saturated, my 101 year old neighbor just passed me doing a sprint.

While I felt like her grandpaw, in deference and defense she has great balance and no need for cane.

Glad your ferals survived, wonder where they sheltered, the barn?

The earth shattering question is did Dora survive or was she given a place in the house, yet?

Also admit just spoke with a Dora, and had a vision of yours throughout the call.When it’s the 120th day in a row of telling someone their password that they chose there might be a similarity.🤣

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 today on this 18th day of April 2019. We had weather issues in the Southwest part of Wisconsin with wind, rain and hail. We had thunder and rain hear. Today's storms are moving through area's Southeast of here. We will be cloudy and have a high of 50* today.

Sounds like April showers have been much more than that in some of our Front Porchers area's.

We will be having family over for the Easter weekend. Our oldest daughter will have everyone over for brunch on Saturday and will be dying Easter eggs at our house in the afternoon. We will not be doing much on Sunday.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

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