topic MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! MAY - JUNE 2020 in Our Front Porch

MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! MAY-JUNE CLOSED

DaveMcK — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:07:48 GMT

Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to May 2020 Goodbye April 2020.

Hoping everyone has a great First Day OF May 2020.

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sunluvngal — Fri, 01 May 2020 03:41:30 GMT

Here!!

Still April (30th & 8:16pm) here in Arizona but a GOOD MORNIN' and a great first day of May 2020 to you, just the same.

MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! MAY - JUNE 2020

DaveMcK — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:51:37 GMT

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this first Friday of May, 2020 better known as May Day!

May Day - History

The first Labour Day day in India celebrated on May 1, 1923. A traditional labour union movement is an eight-hour day movement, which tells to implement eight hours of work, eight hours of recreation and eight hours of rest. Labour Day originated from the United States of America. In the 19th century, the industrialists exploited the labour class and made them work up to 15 hours a day. The workers showed courage and stood up against this exploitation.

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MsStretch — Sat, 02 May 2020 00:25:48 GMT

May already! Not only are daysrunningtogether, but monthsarestartingtoruntogethertoo.

This month marks the 4th anniversary of the TNR furkids. It was four years ago that mama cat showed up with her two fuzzy baby boys in tow. Maybe we will do a party with treats and toys. It was distressing to hear about domestic cats and coronavirus. I tried to get the kids to wear little masks, but they weren't having it. We still do our nightly walkabouts, keeping our distance except when they sneak attack me. However, none of them will approach other humans and they're pretty territorial when it comes to other 4-legged interlopers, so hopefully, all will be well. 🤞

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Frozenoem — Sat, 02 May 2020 17:18:59 GMT

@MsStretch

Yup, it’s true our internal clocks are messed up courtesy of all this inactivity, courtesy of the pandemic. CNN did a report.

Have had to increase my cheat sheets for computer work, starting to forget simple tasks I’ve done for decades.

Somewhere between dread and joy at thought of masking and gloving up to make service calls.

But, promises have been made - yeesh, if I can find just in case spare webcam. Or my pesky AirPods, know they’re somewhere.

Ordered a 5 pack of masks finally from Maine, should be here by Who knows when. In the meantime it’s N95’s and a club for close talkers.

Couldn’t bring myself to buy $$$ pricey single masks, and needed more than two , washable. Local MAine CDC page has masks made up here, which may serve double use.

When black flies happen, should in theory be able to breathe without inhaling flies or needing to do the wave.🤣

Basic White no flashy colors, and NOT dusty former catnip bags. We apparently have another cash crop, growing in greenhouses.

Enjoy

Froze

MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! MAY - JUNE 2020

DaveMcK — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:06:47 GMT

Good Morning to everyone on the Front Porch and Welcome to the first Sunday in May.

Hoping everyone has a great day.

We are looking at a high of 72 today but a low of 37 to night. It will be cooler next week. Last night I grilled out a bunch of bratwurst for supper and extras for lunches.

On my morning walks I am checking out what is new in blooming flowers and flowering bushes.

We have been watching too much TV but enjoying the rerun movies on cable from the Hallmark channel.

This is truly not Madtown of Wisconsin's UW football season!

Hoping everyone is well and staying safe.

The joint effort from the Navy and the Air Force is part of multiple flyovers across the nation called America Strong — a “collaborative salute” to honor healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers as they combat COVID-19.

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MsStretch — Sun, 03 May 2020 16:50:55 GMT

The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flew over D.C., parts of MD, and northern VA yesterday. Unfortunately, I was too far south of the flyover.

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LydiaN586309 — Sun, 03 May 2020 21:14:16 GMT

Unable to post picture.

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LydiaN586309 — Mon, 04 May 2020 12:53:51 GMT

Greetings Peepers!

Just checking in. Well, for whatever reason, the magical elves of AARP have made it so I cannot upload pictures at this point. So suffice-it-to-say,

GOOD MORNING,

FRONT PORCHERS!

BE WELL

STAY SAFE!

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catwoman500 — Mon, 04 May 2020 16:21:13 GMT

Hi there, Porch Peeps,

Happy May!

As usual, not much going on here.

Sunday grocery shopping as usual went well at my comfort store...Acme. My Sunday friends showed up and we chatted for a few minutes.

Sold one outfit on Ebay yesterday so went to the post office today....long line in there for some reason.

My Starbucks is still closed but there is hope that they may open more of the drive-throughs this week. :catwink:

Annoyed at my neighbors...

Just seems so unfair and irresponsible that my next door neighbors were having a BBQ…3 extra cars parked outside their house…ironically a face mask hanging from one of the rear view mirrors. It’s like someone gave them a green light to say to _ell with COVID-19. Meanwhile at the grocery store we were all melting behind face masks and being “logged in,” and there is a worker spraying all the carts outside the store.

And I’m also annoyed at the fact that this is one day we could finally open the windows and my whole house smelled so badly from smoke, I had to close all the windows. Just venting! :catlol:

Keep calm and carry on!

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Frozenoem — Mon, 04 May 2020 19:32:50 GMT

Monday all - 47* and overcast with winds, expecting rain or snow tonight. Was hot yesterday 70*, and had to work feeling it today.

There comes a day when your body says crawling on oak is not conducive to good health. That day was yesterday, had to snake ethernet cables for someone.

Met local wildlife cutting through back yards in village as I was trying to go to the convenient store, across the street. Had my evacuation route planned just in case.

Fortunately she walked across street and kept moving. I just can’t sprint yet🤣.

@LydiaN586309

The issue with AARP and picture posting is being fixed, actually was able to post pictures, that was visible horizontally and down scaled to page on my iPhone.

Enjoy all

Froze

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LaDolceVita — Tue, 05 May 2020 13:29:35 GMT

Beautiful weather in NW Georgia for May. No serious heat and expecting a cool down tomorrow from the high of 80 today. Supposedly the lock down is no longer in place but not much is open other than essential businesses. Sadly the library is still closed. There is a branch with drive through but at some distance from me and the book I ordered is here at my local branch. The county I live in has kept infections to a minimum while the counties surrounding us are somewhat higher. May give us false sense of security.

Based on previous flu pandemics 8 weeks of lock downs are pretty effective for slowing virus for a while anyway. May 13 will be a full 2 months and I have a haircut appointment next week. This salon has very few walk- ins and I feel pretty safe. @Frozenoem love your moose picture, just trying to figure out if that is pavement or mud on the street.

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DaveMcK — Tue, 05 May 2020 16:23:48 GMT

Good Morning to everyone on the Front Porch and Welcome to the first Tuesday in May.Hoping everyone has a great day.

We are looking at a high of 51 today but a low of 37 to night. It will be cooler this week. Not much going on here except TV watching and checking on what is blooming in the yard!

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Frozenoem — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:41:58 GMT

Afternoon Tuesday 38* and windy as all heck.

@LaDolceVita

Picture was of parking lot (paved) covered in a layer of salt/sand courtesy of Winter and snowplow blades.

ms moose should be a clue that even the village is surrounded by forests and open fields, we’re definitely country.🤣

Snowmobiles or trucks are parked in Front of that area, as it’s off the snowmobile trail, former B&B/ Restaurant and soon to be Southern cooking or fine? Dining.

Before Covid, presently crap shoot.

Last night it snowed in the county, and looks like we’re in for another cold snap, with possible blizzard over Mothers Day.

Just as buds have started to appear on trees, think I’m gonna get some more wood in.

Froze

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LydiaN586309 — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:54:19 GMT

Good morning, Peepers!

Still can't post pics. Don't know what's up with that. But anyway....

Yesterday, I finally ventured outside to mow my front yard. I donned my winter coat, woolen hat and gloves and after about ten pulls on the cord, my lawmower huffed and puffed and smoked on. And although it took me all of an hour and a half to finish, I can say the front lawn now looks beautifully groomed. It was the first mow for the season. Now, I just have to muster up the gumption to tackle the back yard. And then the garage. And then the basement. And then.....

Ugh. There's always chores and projects at home. But at least I can never say, "I'm bored." Smile.

Hope all is well with everyone here and your family and friends. Truly we are living in perilous times. I'm striving to practice kindness and patience with everyone, every day.

Be well. Be safe.

Lyds

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wvgirlforever — Wed, 06 May 2020 13:15:10 GMT

Hello Everyone,

This is my first time on this part of the AARP web site. At this particular time in our country's history, it's so difficult not being able to be out and around other people. So, today, I am trying to reach out here on this site and maybe make new friends across this country. I look forward to reading your posts and interacting with everyone. It's a beautiful morning here in Illinois and hope it's the same wherever you live. Happy Hump Day 🙂

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Frozenoem — Wed, 06 May 2020 22:34:17 GMT

@wvgirlforever

Welcome to group and thanks for the day count they’re all starting to run together for people. Almost starting to miss diaries and log sheets for just what today is.

@LydiaN586309

Actually looking forward to plugging in and charging the lawnmower, don’t know when I’ll get to use it but, it does need a 24-hour charge to start.

Figure with another couple of 35-50 mph windy days, maybe the sand on my lawn will disappear.🤣 Most snow has melted👍.

Need to digitize another pile of vinyl records for a friend, while I can remember how, and still have a functioning turntable.

Still trying to pack my electronics, and still working up courage to pickup my speaker, to repair it.

It’s just not warm enough to monitor , tapes or records in garage. House and woodstove is more conducive to my health, with always on coffee maker.

Hope all enjoy the day, my delivery was left at post office and that means a walk is needed.

Here’s hoping I don’t need a truck and there light.🤣 Tried to get up there yesterday but, winds kept my case blowing behind me, like a sail.👎🏻

Froze

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LydiaN586309 — Wed, 06 May 2020 22:44:36 GMT

"Why?" you ask.

"Just because I can and because yesterday, I couldn't."

"Couldn't what?" you ask.

"Post pics!"

Big toothy grin....

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wvgirlforever — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:43:22 GMT

Nice job on the juggler this morning. Thanks for the kudo yesterday. I have changed my profile name. I did it yesterday but it took 24 hours to make that change. I hope to find topics on here that make my day a little brighter while going through this stay at home order here in Illinois. Have a great day.

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DaveMcK — Thu, 07 May 2020 15:36:28 GMT

Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this first Thursday of May, 2020!

Our trilliums are in bloom and I would like to share them with you. They are Wisconsin's State Flower and are a protected plant. They can be transplanted if they are in the path of road work. My Father-in-law was able to get these plants about 50 years ago at a road construction site and they are still doing well on the shadyside of our house.

Wisconsin school children picked the Wood Violet to be state flower in 1909, but it was not officially designated the state flower until 1949. They chose a flower that thrived in the state’s wet climate and woodland environment. Across the state, the Wood Violet flowers from Racine to Milwaukee and from Madison to Green Bay. These flowers actually grow in all but four of the state’s numerous counties.

For most Wisconsin residents, the Wood Violet signifies something more than popularity: it harkens the long-awaited return of spring. Come February, Violet flowers begin to unfold in the state’s wet woodlands and once snow-covered meadows. The low-growing plants spring up along roadsides, riverbeds and under tall trees.

The Wisconsin state flower consists of a long, slender stem and five purple petals. The upper petals are generally a deeper shade of purple than the other three. The two lower petals are separated by a third, broader petal upon which pollinators land.

Did you know Wisconsin residents admired the Wood Violet long before it was officially designated the state flower? Pictures of it appeared on a state stamp in 1848 – a century before its official designation. With all that it has going for it, not to mention its common presence, chances are the Wood Violet will continue to be the state’s favorite flower for many years to come.