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A dog, a cigar & a fire Van Morrison on the tuneage Noice only a few more of these left in the Bend house

Good Morning. Going for a diner breakfast and a walk. Can’t decide where to walk. Tonight is big anniversary dinner with BuffCarla. 5th Anniversary.

Don’t forget when she tore her knee up while schralping and rescued her own self from deep in the UP woods. Pretty badass

Relaxing with daughter in Sion, CH.

Eos investigating the geese on the river this afternoon. She wasn't sure what to make of them. But for sure wasnt going in the river w them

Oscar tested negative for parvo this morning. He got a bath and he may be going to his foster home tomorrow.

I’d probably slip into the ladies locker room.

For only a dollar.

@Longjohn is a kind and caring human being. I find him inspirational.

When we are on long road trips. Driving down the highway the engine is spinning 2,200 rpms. The intake valve is opening 9 times per second. How many times does it open and close on the 13+ hour drive to Georgia. How many times on the drive through Indiana. Did I mention that Indiana is boring

If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? i might enjoy slipping into some nursing homes leaving gifts of flowers and chocolates.

@Square Wheels has made a nice home for us here and has helped enrich my life with friends both real and "imaginary".

I just bought some popcorn from a Cub Scout. The little guy was really shy and it was hard to hear what he was saying. I walked by him going into the LGS, going out to the car, returning the cart to the store, and I finally stopped as I was returning to my car and asked him what he was selling.

We are back on the road after a lousy truck stop breakfast sandwich. I hope everyone has a fantastic day Sorry @Zephyr

Do I have to worry about fingerprints and DNA or am I invisible to all detection?

It is funny you say that because whenever I am feeling a little self pity about my plans being scrapped, I do tell myself "Well working or not, I am still having a better weekend than the families that need us there' Not many people think of that

Well, you’re weekend will prolly be better than the weekends of the subjects of your callouts.

Honestly, I could have retired 5 years ago..., but in spite of the griping and complaining, I do love what I do

The Scout Master’s office is now open. Jimmy Buffett on Pandora, Brandon’s Ethiopian coffee in my mug and working on Scout advancement. If you need to schedule a Scout Master’s conference or get a blue card signed please call or email

We didn't feel welcomed.

I'm afraid to tag specific names, because I'm sure I'll forget some, but I really admire the people here who serve others either with their professions or their free time. @petitepedalWho looks after her seniors with such love and care. @Aireheadwho looks after her kids with such professionalism and concern @Zephyrwho serves the public We also have people who help others by bringing relief through mission work, or who volunteer with kids or rescue animal.s I'm sure I''m forgetting some, but hearing these tales make me feel inspired and glad that such people exist and that they'll share their experiences.

DH, Air, and Razors Edge.

Thanks to the ladies of this place, @roadsue, @petitepedal@Kirby @smudge& @shootingstar (sorry if I missed any) for their perspectives. This place would be a testosterone shitfest without the ladies. Thanks for dealing with us dudes and providing your insights & perspectives.

@BuffJimis far too kind.

@smudge is pretty cool for a girl. Sleeping with bears and building she sheds

@UglyBob is misnamed.

@Kirby is also kind and loving and inspirational

I'd probably take the opportunity to gaslight someone who really pissed me off and drive them to the brink of insanity. Not naming any names...you know...just in case it's one of you...

@Airehead I think you could slip into nursing homes to leave flowers and chocolates for people even if you’re visible.

I was hauling a trailer load of firewood down my dirt road. My road is very rough and although the hitch was locked down it somehow became unlatched and unhooked when I hit a pothole. Those safety chains worked really well, I always wondered if they would work or just keep my vehicle attached to a trailer that was out of control and cause me to wreck. I had to really struggle to jack the loaded trailer up to reconnect.

I'd probably slip into places where I wondered what when on. maybe: White House Cabinet Meetings or crooked stock and bond manipulators at Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, etc. If I really thought it out, it would probably be someplace where I could gain information from which I could legally profit. Or I could waste it invading some beautiful woman's home, though I don't think I'd feel good about myself afterwards - both for the invasion of privacy and the waste of a financial opportunity.

Aboot a few hours into a trip, after everyone else is napping, I start thinking aboot all the things that can go wrong. Because Shirley anything that can go wrong, will. One thought leads to the next... I should have checked the oil before we left. It's never needed oil before, but... Did I check the air pressure and lug nuts on the trailer? I wonder how much faster those little trailer tires spin compared to the SUV's tires? Which reminds me, when was the last time I greased the trailer hubs? What was that noise, just a bump or did something fall off the trailer? Did I strap the snowmobiles properly on the trailer after getting sidelined a dozen times? Did I lock the coupler correctly? Is the trailer still back there? I'm almost afraid to look. Did Mrs call to confirm our reservations before we left? I'd ask her, but she's sleeping. Must be nice to catch up on your sleep in the car. Hopefully I don't fall asleep. Better turn down the heat and turn up the music. Etc, etc. Mrs wonders why I even take vacations. Because in her eyes, they're anything but relaxing for me.

Thanks, but honestly I am not half the person my wife is...., who once again just kisses me and tells me to be safe and after a long week at work for her will, without complaint, do all the tasks and chores we had planned for us for the weekend by herself

No need to 'Sorry' me. I get to drive a fast boat, get to go diving and get to spend the day with like-minded people that I actually do like....., all while getting paid very, very well on my day off. I will be fine

Wouldn’t that give you a warm feeling all over? “I’m going to the fulfillment center.” “What do you do there?” “Fulfillment.”

At the Apple Castle yesterday. The hive is in the wall and customers can watch the bees making honey. They are somewhat dormant now because of the weather. i bought my 5 pound jug of their local raw honey that I went in for, then I bought a one pound bottle of their special honey/ghost pepper blend. That stuff is awesome. I also bought a jug of pure maple syrup. They haven’t picked the empire apples yet.

They served their purpose. I renewed my membership. @Square Wheels is a good businessman.

I like @BuffJim

I still have fond memories of all the helpful posts from @Thaddeus Kosciuszko.

Final (I hope) Report: ! went through more "We don't know how to do this..." garbage at the Motor Vehicle Admin. in Annapolis, but I came away approved for the Real ID Drivers License and it will be mailed to me. I asked, "Mailed? I can't wait or return and get it here? "No." My heart sunk because I had learned, through my hassles getting the registration renewal license plate stickers and card a couple months ago, that the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE DOES NOT FORWARD MVA MAIL!!! I pointed out to the MVA worker that my house had burned down, mail wasn't deliverable there, and I remembered saying no a few moments ago on the MVA screen that asked if I wanted to use a mailing address different than my residential address because I thought I was getting my license right then as I always had - they took my picture, etc. The worker said she couldn't undo her own work, so I would have to go to a different window. I waited and was called to a new window. The new worker was surprised when I told her the Post Office won't forward MVA mail. She checked with other workers and found out I was right. She said I would have to go through the whole picture-taking, etc. again and have my temporary (apartment) address put on my license, then change it back to my house address when I moved back in. So we did a new picture. "But," I asked, "Didn't I see a screen at the last window that would have allowed me to enter a mailing address that was different than my residential address? Sometimes people ask for a driver's license as ID and I don't like the idea of having something other than my house address on it." She didn't answer, thought for a while, then said, "You know what I can do? I can list you as having a mailing address that's different from your home address and your license will have your home address on it and nothing about your temporary apartment." I just answered, "Brilliant! You're a lifesaving angel!" I figured it didn't hurt to encourage her. So, a couple minutes later I had my receipt ($48 charge, license good until 2028) and left the building with the smile of the saved and the thankful.

My label maker I was going to change the inspirational message on the sidecar for Wo46... I was change it from no crying to clean underwear available after the race

The 500 is a 2 stroke so they will make some amazing power just before they blow up.

I'd go on a bike ride without sunscreen for once.

But when does the train heading in the oppostite direction arrive in Cleveland?

Our father full of grace....................

Hold my beer. err...........decaf coffee.

Wo46 didn't finish her sandwich. I made the comment that it will keep us alive. Wo46 made the comment....or kill us.

Fulfillment. No fulfillment, no peace. Know fulfillment, know peace.