topic Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December in Our Front Porch

MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December CLOSED

DaveMcK — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:35:01 GMT

Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to November 2019 Goodbye October.

Hoping everyone has a great First Day November.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

DaveMcK — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 14:02:42 GMT

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this first Friday morning of November 2019.

Affects Most of the US

On November 3, the time will change in almost all of the United States.

Only the following areas do not change their clocks:

Hawaii and most of Arizona.
The US dependencies American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Marina Islands, the US Minor Outlying Islands, and the US Virgin Islands.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:15:21 GMT

Morning all awoke to the sounds of silence, not a fan or sound other than winds blowing against the windows.

Trees seem to have fallen about town, including across the street.

40 foot of pine being cleaned up and new wire being run. Missed their house and cars but, only by feet.

@LydiaN586309

Hear you on the mulching or leaves, mine had been done.SMH. But, then 50-60 mph gusts came through, now I seem to have Oak, maple, etc all over the yard and my nemesis Acorn's.

When the gusts stop guess I'll play again, until then nada.And I don't think I'm doing other than coffee for now, power keeps going bye, bye.

The good news on DST is your phones, and computers will magically show the correct time, if you forget to "fall" back.

48* and sunny but Windy.

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

LydiaN586309 — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:33:22 GMT

Good morning, Everybody!
What with the rain and cold and threat of snow, I guess by now we've all been chased inside from off our front porches. Every day here the weatherman takes to the TV screen with his broad, toothy grin all while gleefully predicting the next storm of rain or snow. Ugh! But alas, this is too be expected in winter even if we're supposed to be yet in Fall.

I had been waiting for a warmer and drier day to rake the leaves, but now I think I've missed my window as we've been warned that inches, not just a dusting, of snow is on it's way and may even be upon us. I won't know what is outside until I leave work in the next hour or so. Crossing my fingers, toes, and eyes that the weather-watcher, grinchy, forecaster proves untrue. I'm already jonesing for the rays and heat of summer and we all know that now is months away.

@DaveMcK I loved you colorful Halloween pics. But since......

Halloween is over and the goblins have all been pacified and satisfied with bags and pillowcases full of candies and treats, I guess the sellers of goods will now press us all toward the next big holiday--Thanksgiving and even onward to Christmas as I've seen how Home Depot has already fully decorated with Christmas items for sale. Every season and holiday it seems is pushed into the next. And while some people may say they can't wait, I just want to slow down a bit and just kinda mosey into my remaining days. Time seems to be going way too fast as it is. So I am more inclined to just ooze through my days as much as life and my own To Do List will let me. Smile.

@Frozenoem, I hope and pray you are set for winter with enough wood, supplies, and whatever other comforts you may need to get through. I hope sooner than later the doctors find out what ails you and can do something to help alleviate your discomforts. In the meantime, stay warm and dry.

@catwoman500, I loved your little cartoons. Funny! And would have loved to seen you in your skelton earrings. Although, honestly I probably would have thought you just a wee bit strange and only observed you from a distance off to the side.

@n566192l, I hope the solution given resolves your bomber bird situation before they crack a window. And @LaDolceVita I hope you can find a good respite for your momma so you can do a little R & R on you!

And as for me, I'll be winging my way home soon and when I get there, I intend to...

and then.....................

for the rest of the day.

Everybody be well, warm, safe, and have a great weekend!

The End.
Lydia

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

catwoman500 — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:46:50 GMT

Well, Peeps, Happy Novenber!

I'm not sure how much longer we can keep dodging these bullets, but it seems we lucked out again here while surrounding areas took a severe pounding last night.

All was fine for the trick or treaters as the rain stopped long enough for a good 3 hours of dryness. I had 50 kids come to the door and they wiped me out. Had to close shop at 8:00.

Then we started to get the blow by blow storm and tornado warnings. I should not have watched the news while waiting for The Tonight show. I never got to see it as they continued with the minute by minute weather.

At one point they said at 11:46 PM the storm will get to....and with that, the storm hit with incredible winds. The sound was awful. Just then they said the tornado warning was over and within about 15 minutes the storm moved on. Well, this morning, the power outages were extensive and the 2 closest school districts were closed and train service to Philly was suspended. Trees were down all over nearby areas. I was amazed that we didn't lose power. My friend one mile away still has no power tonight, and another about 10 miles away said they may not get theirs back until Monday!

I need to try to get some chairs back on the deck, but other than that, I seem to have no damage.

Yesterday it was in the 70's and today although bright and sunny, it didn't get out of the 50's. Freeze warning for tonight.

Whew! Hope everyone is safe and sound tonight. N.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

PattyDiane — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 14:15:31 GMT

Happy November, everybody. We, here in middle Georgia. have had another of our famous roller-coaster weather changes. A friend posted on Facebook that we wnet from flip-flops to Uggs in a matter of hours on October 31. We woke up to temperatures in the 30's yesterday after lows in the 60's the day before. Storms had been predicted, but those didn't come, thankfully. I have officially put away my summer leggings and put on my warmer pants, thus marking my own change of season.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

DaveMcK — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 14:52:11 GMT

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this first Saturday of November 2019. Our morning temp is 33* with cloudy skies. We have a about 5" of unmelted snow with much of it covered with the last of leaves that fell after a hard frost.

I hope everyone is having a nice and restful weekend.

Fall in Northern Wisconsin is slowly fading into Winter!

Our first snow of the winter in October.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

catwoman500 — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:27:42 GMT

Hello, All,

@DaveMcK ...Love your candy corn directions. I feel the same way! I buy some to use as decoration and then dump it. I think maybe my guests each had one piece the other day. Make my teeth hurt just to look at it, but it is pretty and seasonal.

It was in the low 30's this morning when I woke up. The car looked like a cherry Popsicle, so we did get that frost. It's sunny and bright now at 50, feeling like 48.

Eagles play the Bears tomorrow at home. Finally looks like typical football weather!

Meant to post this photo yesterday...

Day after Halloween

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:13:46 GMT

I'm late again 40* and semi-sunny, finally looking at frosty overnight temps in the teens to 20's.

Candy corn not for me. My requirements need to be something I'll like if no treats given. No T or Treaters came, Almond Joys open season.

Filled my wood box, and water jugs for steam pots. Last night was 15* and I like woodstoves. Lost power 50 times morning, noon, evening. Wood heat kept on giving👍.The furnace not so much👎.

Now, I need to check some hard drives and an android driven over by accident last night, someone seems to have taken their car for a quick dip in swamplands. The hard drives were hit by power surges, lot to be said for UPS'es for orderly shutdown and real surge protection.

Hope y'all enjoy the seasonal change.

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

LydiaN586309 — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:54:44 GMT

@catwoman500

I love, love, love your Kitty in the Candy Stash The Day After Halloween pic! So cute!

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

MsStretch — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 22:09:54 GMT

Last night was the first night we dropped into the 30s here in VA and the first night I plugged in all the kitty houses and beds. Worked overnight (getting ready to do Christmas install at the shopping/town centers in noVA) and when I got home about 5 AM, all the fur kids were out to greet me and not one in their toasty warm beds.

@catwoman500and @PattyDiane , We also had drastic weather change on Halloween. Went from the balmy 70s to a hellatious storm and wind and dropping temps at night. No trick or treaters in my neck of the woods. Heard branches hitting the roof which is always a little disconcerting, given the tree that fell on a neighbor's house last spring.

@Frozenoem, one thing I noticed this year was the lack of acorns! Usually with all the oaks around here, when I step out on the deck, it's like walking on marbles and hard hats are always a plus. Either the squirrels have been extra diligent or something is off.

@DaveMcK and @Frozenoem , feel free to keep all your snow up there.

@LydiaN586309, stores around here have had their Christmas décor and goodies out on the shelves long before we even got through Halloween.

@n566192l, hope you are out of hospital soon, if not already. Get well.

Back to dealing with new computer and configuring it like I want it and restoring files and downloading my favorite must-have programs (or apps, I guess they are called now). I screwed up by picking the wrong transfer option on Windows 7 back-up to 10 (for me, anyway). I should have picked and chose, but was trying to make it quick and easy and ended up with a bunch of program files which I didn't really want and had to clean up. But that's another story. C'est la vie.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 19:37:47 GMT

46* and sunny but, the temps have taken a decidedly downward trend - 10-20* overnight.

Me thinks the rains will be switching to snow flakes, judging by all those pretty snowflakes on weather app.

@MsStretch
If you get snow you're welcome to keep it - really.

One part of me wants to play with snowblower, the other Nah!

Flinging snow 40' into neighbors yard gets old.

"Zinstall Win Win " is relatively easy to use, can't say what I use though. Ethernet cables are fun, as are usb to usb cables, or merely sticking the old drive in new case.

3 bags of candy and not a single trick or treater. Think they blew away 40-60 mph gusts.

If your fur kids were warm, they may have been welcoming you home and merely extracted them selves from heated pads.

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

catwoman500 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:51:52 GMT

Good Morning!

Bright and sunny again today. Looks like we have reached our high for today already...50.

At the grocery store this AM I heard about a lot of people who lost power and some 5000 homes in our county are still without it as of this AM. Sure thankful that we didn't lose ours. It's dang chilly!

Time for a high test caffeine fill-up.

Hope everyone is warm enough.

GO EAGLES!

Brrrr!

Mmmmmm!

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:39:30 GMT

Morning Tuesday 41* and raining😎, a good thing.

Furnace has been cleaned, and turned on, the bleeder valve* is about to be turned on.

*bleeder is Maine speak for lowest faucet in house, set to dribble over winter. Generally turned on around the same time temp's hit 0-10* overnight. It keeps the pipes from freezing.

It's also time to pull the parka from the closet, wool caps, gloves and pacboots.

Plowable snow is threatened, and arctic overnights. Lawn mower is charging for 48-hours, to be stored . And snowblower ac start is at the ready.

I think winter is approaching and due on Thursday, same day as the Hummer arrives for my trip??

Enjoy

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

LaDolceVita — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:46:15 GMT

Marking my spot. Do not want to be left off roll call!

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

catwoman500 — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:59:08 GMT

Hey there everyone, AARP at its best again. Can't post from my computer. "REQUEST ENTITY TOO LARGE " is popping up again.

@LaDolceVita ...got your PM but couldn't reply to that either. I heard there will be a special, narrated by Keely, telling what happened to the family after Corfu.

So trying to make this short and sweet...today I voted. 27 darn things on the ballot and we have reverted to caveman days...paper ballot and a Sharpie! Ridiculous. Machines were so much easier.

Enjoy your day.

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:19:19 GMT

@catwoman500

Had issues this am, with AARP on phone, luckily post was saved in drafts.🤣

Came back magically,didn't need to remember what I posted.

On phones and notepads , clear your cookies or cache, not to sound like an AARP standard reply.

The gremlins are at work behind the scenes, fixing???? Things.

@LaDolceVita

You're safe😎

Froze

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

LydiaN586309 — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:32:44 GMT

@LaDolceVita wrote:
Marking my spot. Do not want to be left off roll call!

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Like @LaDolceVita, I'm making my... "spot" on The Porch today. Nothing much else to report. Smile.

Lyds

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

catwoman500 — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:45:32 GMT

Hi, all. Forgot to charge my phone, so am on my Kindle tablet.

I may get back here if the computer is friendly with AARP today.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Save my spot, too!

Re: MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! November - December

Frozenoem — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:41:53 GMT

@MsStretch

Looks like happiness has arrived in Virginia👍.

In Maine 43* and partly cloudy, time for our annual when the heck does the first storm of season arrive, vs sub-Arctic overnight temps.

Weathermen are suggesting plowable on Thursday/Friday, of course for the mountains.

Froze