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DaveMcK
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December 31, 2019

MORNING ROLL CALL JANUARY-FEBUARY 2020 CLOSED

  • December 31, 2019
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Good Morning to the Front Porch and Welcome to JANUARY 2020 Goodbye DECEMBER 2019

Hoping everyone has a great First Day OF JANUARY 2020. 

 

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    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 14, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Valentines day February 14th, 2020. Hoping everyone has a great weekend and a restful Sunday.

    We started the morning at about -11 with a projected high of 14. There is a chance of snow showers Sunday night and Monday morning. Have a great day!

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    catwoman500
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    February 14, 2020

    Happy Valentine’s/ Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day to you all,

    I hope you have a day of love, even if it is to give yourself a little treat. I bought what they call a “killer brownie triangle” at Fresh Market today and will enjoy it tonight. And of course I stopped for a skinny mocha at Starbucks!

    As forecasted we are suddenly in winter, with wind and cold temps. Not as cold as some of you for sure, but it’s been such a crazy winter for us so far that our bodies have not had many normal winter temps to help with acclimating to the season.  So…it hits hard when it finally is colder than cold. This is like only the third time I have worn my parka this winter!

    So far, this February has been the second warmest in weather history for this area. Today we are also alternating sun and flurries.

    Stay safe and cozy! Heart

    Sweet!

    O, Puhleeeze!

     

    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 14, 2020

    Howdy, Front Porchers!

    I've been away from here for several weeks. I was totally involved in work and caretaking.  So I didn't have much time or energy left for anything but the basics--eat, sleep, and poop. Smile.  But my friend (the patient in need of care) went home this week.  And I am glad to say she has mended and healed and is well on the way to a full recovery. So I am just beginning to catch up on my much needed rest.

     

    Anyway, I just wanted to wish everyone on the Porch....

    May everyone find and live in love in any and all it's forms! 

     

    And with that,  have a great and ...

     

    P.S. ~ @Frozenoem, congratulations on your being awarded the ACE! 

     

    Lydia

    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 19, 2020

    Good morning to everyone out there on the Front Porch on this Wednesday February 19th, 2020. We were at Trivia last night which turned out showing us how much we do not know. 

    Tonight we will be going to the Madison Overture Center to see the Broadway play "Color  Purple ". It is going to be a chilly walk back to the car as the temperature is expected to be Zero. 

    We will have warming temps by Friday with no rain or snow until Sunday night. 

    Hoping everyone is having a quiet week so far. Have a great day! The photo below is our latest Grand Puppy Oakley! He is a mixed breed rescue dog!

     

     

     

     

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 19, 2020

    Afternoon sorry for delay, have had busy day. Yesterday snow 8", today spent trying to get out.

     

    Wind hasn't helped 45 mph temp  around 12* and drifts have blocked me in.

     

    Knew there was good reason to attach garage to house. Always at least one way to get out, as soon as I get that pesky ice at bottom of door to pop.

     

    Came in to eat, and fill snowblower and warm up. Only 600' left to go and may see woodpile again.🤣

     

    Hopefully before it gets cooler, and temp's really drop, to around -20* actual.

     

    Enjoy

    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 ⭐⭐⭐
    February 20, 2020

    Thursday I must be living, finally within 10 feet of my firewood supply.👍

     

    Will I feel it tomorrow , probably🤬.

     

    Hope all enjoyed the cold weather this week, last night was an admitted bugger for me. 20 below is just not a happy place.

     

    Wool pants, Sorel's (felt lined boots), parka and beanie worked though for an emergency hike.

     

    Miggt be time to dig out the mittens with sheepskin backs, of it stays this nippy.

     

    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!
    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 21, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Friday, February 21st, 2020.

    It is sunny and cool to start the day with a high of 36* and projected to be in the low 40's Saturday and Sunday. Today is tax day in our house as I have an appointment with our tax preparer this afternoon. 

     We will be taking some dog equipment over to Emma's house and I will be meeting Oakley for the first time. 

    Hoping everyone has a great weekend and a restful Sunday!

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 22, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Saturday morning February 22nd, 2020.

    It is time again to have a true Roll Call again as it has been a while.

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    catwoman500
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    February 22, 2020

    Good Morning, All!

    @DaveMcK ...your granddog is adorable!

     

    @Frozenoem ...for the last 2 days we have been colder than any day in Feb so far, but nothing compared to you stoic snow people!

    We start warming up tomorrow and once again by Tuesday we will have rain, not snow. This has been a really weird winter for us.

     

    Out for our Chinese dinner last night and no other plans for the weekend. I do need to take photos of the 2 doll fashions I finished this week so I can list them onEbay tomorrow.

    Hope everyone is cozy.

    Time for another cup!

     

     

    n566192l
    Community Champion ⭐
    February 22, 2020

    Greetings, 

    Just  love  all  the  beautiful pictures. Dave, the grand puppy is just  so  cute and  beautiful.

    Catwoman 500, you are so right  the for the fokes in our area, we have had a  very strange  winter. 

    I have had Bronchitis, well double  Bronchitis. I went to  the  Dr because  of  a slight  sinus thing.  That's  what the Dr told me. So, I  am  taking  the medication,  steroids,  and inhaler and resting. 

    Hope  everyone  is  doing  well,  staying  well  and safe

               Nancy 

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    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 26, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Wednesday morning February 26, 2020. We lucked out and saw the storm go South of here yesterday. 

    Hoping everyone had a restful night's sleep.

    The week ahead is going to be a little cooler but no major rain/snowfall. 

    May all of you have quiet rest of the week. 

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    February 26, 2020

    Morning all, awoke to warmth and finally saw my first sight of driveway amidst ice on neighbors drive.

     

    Spring I'll reserve excitement at thought because it's Maine. The signs are out and frost heaves abound, temp around 43* but, reality says 15-18" of snow coming tonight and tomorrow.

     

    @LydiaN586309 

     

    You took me on a trip back to my youth with Paczkis, forgot you were in Michigan. I lived in several Polish neighborhoods in Western And Eastern MA.  My Jean Kay Pasties, came in emergency delivery from friend and UPS last week.

     

    If I could find my piping bag and actual yeast at WallyWorld or Hannafords might try my hand at making some custard, blackberry or Nutella filled.🤣 Pillsbury frozen just doesn't replace home made with Ms Schumanski's , Wadjslawski's or Bak's recipe.


    @catwoman500 

     

    Don't get me started down the road of Amish/Mennonite communities, and craving for Faschnauts, my back really couldn't survive the ride today. Not the only one that moved to rural Maine, for land or homesteads or townships.

     

    Guess I'll play on the woodpile and reheat a pasty tonight for dinner when the temps drop! Firewood should be defrosted before burning.

     

    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 ⭐
    February 27, 2020

    Greetings,

    Well, today  I am  stuck  at home. 2 generators blow this morning.  We have winds of 45 miles  per  hour  at times. The crews are out in force, cutting  trees  and making  the  repairs.  I  just  hope  everyone stays out of  their  way.  Their job  is  hard enough today with the  wind. The people  in my  2 street  town tend to  complain. I am  very  grateful  that  the  large  tree in  my  front  yard  was  removed.  I  will miss the shade it provided for  so many  years.  The  wonderful  fall colors.  However,  those little  ball things.  I  had to  rake  and step on, and  have no idea  what  purpose  they  had. The squirrels  didn't  even  want  them.  

    I  really  hope  that  All the  Men  and Women  who  are  dispatched  today  and every day  are  stay. Those bucks  don't  look  to save as they sway in the  wind.

    Anyway,  please  stay safe.  Wind  can be  very  dangerous.  I  forget  about  all the  firefighters.  Wind is not a friend  to  them  either. 

    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    March 2, 2020

    CLOSED!

    USE MARCH-APRIL NOW!

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper