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MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! MAY-JUNE CLOSED

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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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angeleyes64

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From Sunny Pa.

Live For Today, No One is Guaranteed a TOMORROW !

DaveMcKAuthor

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Good afternoon to everyone on the Front Porch on this Monday in June 2020!

Nice warm sunny day topping out at 91* before we get hit tomorrow afternoon by the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal. It could dump 3 or more inches of rain here.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

mi4090

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Hello Front Porch

Two days of rain and flash flooding from Hurricane Cristobal. Everyone Good Morning and stay dry and safe😉

Have a Blessed & Safe Daty

Marylin

LydiaN586309

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Good morning, Peepers!

Hope y'all had a peaceable weekend. I spent the bulk of it working intermittently on my garage clean out and napping. I have made progress on the garage, but there is sooooo much yet to do. Little by little and I will get it done.

Feeling ambitious, early yesterday I rose to mow the front and back yard and filled all of my seven bird feeders. After that, I took a nice hot shower and a much needed early afternoon nap before heading off to work. Feeling pooped and achy today.

Anyway, just wanted to say "hi" to everyone:

@DaveMcK, love your pics as usual.

@Frozenoem, I hope you feel better--little by little.

@DianeC570347, love your front porch, kitty pics, and your green thumb.

@catwoman500 , when you said you had to call into the dentist office from the parking lot, I immediately envisioned the dentist and the hygienist coming out to your car with their instruments on a cart and that big ol' dental chair for you. What can I say? That's my imagination. Smile.

@LaDolceVita, I agree with you about being happy for the new blood here on Our Front Porch and for having a place and space for "pleasant things only." Helps to give us all a reprieve from the news of the day.

Welcome All Newbies!

Lastly, @n661921 (aka Nancy) you are missed on Our Porch. It's been a while since you've been on Our Front Porch. So I truly hope you are okay. But if you are just taking a break for a while, just know that you are thought of and a prayer went up for you today. Be well, stay safe, and be healthy!

Now, just for laffs, here are some chuckles from a couple of lame jokes:

Why does a chicken coop have 2 doors? Because if it had 4 doors, it would be a chicken sedan.

What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

What do you call an apple that falls on your head? A fruit punch. POW!

Y'all know that was funny!

Lydia

catwoman500

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Hi, Porchers!

Today was my doc appt. Short and sweet, no problems. Again, call from the car to make sure it’s OK to come in. Temp taken, hand sanitizer squirted in my hand, and right back to the exam room. Presented my doc with a bottle of wine as he is retiring at the end of the month.

Say it ain’t so…😿 Starbucks is discontinuing the Skinny Mocha! Yesterday when I arrived, my favorite barista broke the news. I stopped again today and we invented a replacement. A few more calories, unfortunately, but when I got to the window, she wanted me to taste it before I drove away to make sure it was a hit. It was! 😸

@Frozenoem …I never sign out of AARP. But sometimes I am signed out involuntarily! Hope you are feeling OK.

@DaveMcK , @mi4090 …Rain, rain, go away!

@LydiaN586309 …snorted out loud when I envisioned what you imagined at my dental appointment. 😸

Now I’m gonna change outta my “doc. appt.” clothes and dust the porch. Later I’ll bake some salmon.

That’s about it for today’s excitement!

Gimme coffee, please!

angeleyes64

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Good Morning Ladies, from the very HOT State of Pa.

Live For Today, No One is Guaranteed a TOMORROW !

catwoman500

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Happy Friday, Peeps!

@MsStretch ...Oh, no! Has Stellar returned?

Without the AARP notifications, I'm having to catch up and am missing a lot. I just checked in and had to read 2 pages worth of everyone's posts.

@LaDolceVita ...We had two miserable hot, humid days here, but are back to a lovely day today with the windows open! YAY!

I hope you all enjoy the weekend and can do something fun within the COVID limits most of us still have.

Look out, summer; here I come!

DaveMcKAuthor

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Morning everyone here on the Front Porch on this Saturday morning here on the Front Porch June 2020. It quite now that the remnants of the Gulf tropical storms have past after dumping 5" of rain on my rain gage. It is sunny today with little change of rain for several days.

The protesters have been quiet after rioting did major damage to our famed State Street between UW Campus and the State Capitol. It seems that outside agitators did a lot of the damage to businesses on State and University Avenue. Madison has had a long history of protesting. When will we learn to live as One World!

Local artist Mike Lroy spray paints a mural on the boarded up exterior of Tutto Pasta on State Street in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, June 2, 2020. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL

Street artists Mike Lroy, 27, and Liubov Szwako, 31, painted a mural across the wooden boards covering the whole of Tutto Pasta, 305 State St., Tuesday morning. Lroy said they are choosing mural arts as way to respond and process racial strife. "This is allowing artists of color to express themselves and their feelings about what’s going on right now," Lroy said. "I think it’s a great first step for communities that are experiencing cries for help.” Szwako, who was born and raised in Mexico City, is responsible for the artistic mattresses displayed around the isthmus. The Tutto Pasta mural, features the word GROW in big letters followed by CHANGE stamped among flowers and hearts. "We have to change right now,” Lroy said.

Painting of " Miss Forward" on Capitol Square

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

catwoman500

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Happy Flag Day,

Still not getting AARP notifications so am constantly behind on reading all your posts.

We are having a second day of unbelievably gorgeous weather. It was in the 50's when I woke up this AM under my thermal blanket and my comforter, with the windows open a bit overnight. Wish we could clone these days! Sunny and cloudless skies with the temp 75 now at going on 4 PM.

Hope you all had a lovely weekend. I actually got to see my friend who invites me for holiday meals with her family. She and her husband are leaving for their place in Myrtle Beach, so she won't be around for my birthday later this month. She brought me a hanging basket and some Gerber daisies. It was so nice to sit and chat for a while in person. (we both wore our masks)

Just chill-axin'

catwoman500

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Hey!

Where is everyone?

Still no notifications, so I try to check in here once a day.

Hope everyone is doing well and is doing something exciting.

I was able to make an appointment for my eye exam in July, and the driver centers have reopened, so I'm going to try to go get my driver's license this week. They have special hours for seniors, and this time I will take advantage of that. I have paid by mail and have my camera card, so I'm ready to go, maybe Thursday. Wondering if I can get my REAL ID at that time.

We have been blessed with amazing weather, but I think it comes to an end soon. I'm enjoying the sun and the low humidity and moderate temps.

Take care, all, and stay safe.

DaveMcKAuthor

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Morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very early Wednesday, 2020!

Was not able to sleep after waking up after at 5:00Am. While making coffee I noticed that I was not the only early bird as I saw couple walking by. A little later a young woman went running by.

Yesterday morning Mary and I decided to go to the County free Covid-19 testing center. Will find out our the results in about a week.

There has been an uptick in new cases of the Virus in several states with some relationship to early openings in those states. "People are so ready to get back to life forgetting that in 1918 the second wave of the Spanish flu reportedly killed 20-50 million. The first wave only killed 3-5 million. History does indeed repeat it's self"

We are looking at another Sunny day with a high of 85. Hoping your day peaceful and relaxing!

Good morning!

Stay safe and stay well.

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

Frozenoem

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@DaveMcK

83* sunny and after I returned last night , had to go out again (work).

Spent the night playing with someone solar backup and batteries.

Who I did see upon waking, answered the age old question of where do bears 💩.

Re: COVID-19 we’re still in the first wave, according to Fauci and will continue into October.

The numbers are still climbing for dead >115K, and 23 States are once again spiking. Solar array belonged to Epidemiologist.

He said if he lived elsewhere, he wouldn’t be going out. Mask, gloves, sanitizer, eyes covered or add face shield.

The good news is we’re closer to vaccine, the bad news it’s still 6-9 months away for distribution.

A little paranoia is good for survival. Social distancing works👍. Where he lives nearest human neighbor is an hour away by boat, 2.75 hours by roads paved and dirt.

Time to play

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

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@catwoman500, glad to hear your DMV experience went relatively painless. (DMV = Div. of Motor Vehicles; is that a VA thing?). My license was set to expire latter part of last year and for first time in years, I went in person because after 10+ years, they informed me I had to update my photo. No better time to update to RealID. Lordy! Now I know why I do everything online. The hordes. It took hours -- mostly waiting. And I had to dig up documents I haven't seen in years (much less wasn't sure I still had). Birth certificate, wedding certificate (name change), proof of address (ID, bills -- I do e-billing! Fortunately, I just received an official notice from VA -- Veterans Affairs, not Virginia, so I clung to that like gold instead of immediately 'filing' it in ♻.) There were glitches and more waiting, but I finally got the coveted star on the corner of my driver's license and right before this whole other mess got started in earnest.

@LynneS930241, yes, it can get brutal on certain other forums, but it's the nature of the beast, I guess.

@Frozenoem, my kind of hiking -- bushwhacking, but I prefer winter when all the leaves are brown and dead, and poisonous creepy-crawly things are huddled away in their winter abodes, not in mid-July! 😲 The school bus reference brought to mind that they recently airlifted the infamous 'Into The Wild' bus from the wilderness in Denali NP after too many hikers had to be rescued or died while trying to visit it.

On a final note, my lost furkid, Stellar, is still MIA. I haven't given up hope figuring any day he'll just come bopping up, but it's been almost 2 weeks. I even called animal control and filed report, but the fact that he is a TNR feral makes it less likely someone would trap and bring him in. But gotta cover all the bases. I've just been so bummed out lately. Still do the after dark walkabouts with the other kids wearing my headlamp hoping to see extra pair of eyeballs reflected. So far, I've chased down 2 other cats, a raccoon, and a deer.

Hope all the dads have a safe, but happy day.

DaveMcKAuthor

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Morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very early Saturday June, 2020! We are looking some weather with rain, wind and thunderstorms today and into the night.

Mary and I got a call from the Wisconsin Department of Health to tell us that we both tested NEGATIVE to the Covid-19 virus. So being on lockdown sense March 9th has worked so far. When we go out we are wearing masks and using hand sanitizer as we pick up groceries. When we return home we change clothes and

wash up. I wipe the food down with sanitary wipes and wait several hours before bring the food in.

With the rallies going on and people going out so much I'm not sure how much longer this will last. Please stay safe and stay well!

The view from the deck below is the view of Green Lake, Wisconsin that we had from our family cottage from 1942 till 19 79. The new home was recently purchased this year and I have been in contact with the new owner.

New home built in 1980

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita

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Hello folks. A lovely start to summer is about to end, weather wise that is. Will have to turn on the air today for the first time this month.

The virus is increasing here it looks like. My county still looks pretty good with a cumulative total of 450. Neighboring counties much higher. @catwoman500 The dentist did not require PPE for a cleaning visit, just waiting in the car until appointment. I saw yesterday that local senior center classes are offered on Facebook now. No sign of anything opening that is not essential. I do not go anywhere except grocery shopping (except the one recreational shopping visit I made 2 weeks ago). Dosing myself with extra Vitamin C, zinc and sunshine in case the virus is lurking at the stores. I am beginning to miss "normal". @Frozenoem Good for you being able to hike again. @DaveMcK What a pretty place.

catwoman500

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Good Morning, Everyone!

Happy Summer!

@LaDolceVita ...yep...the stickiness is arriving here also. Pretty sure I will have to close the windows and turn on the AC unfortunately. Glad your dentist visit didn't cost you the extra PPE fee.

I am on top of the world...my hairdresser called, and I am going to her house on Tuesday to get a haircut! 😻 No more COVID hair! Just in time for my birthday next Thursday! Wahoo!

Cannot believe my Phillies may have halted the return of even a limited baseball season this year. Spring Training was shut down yesterday because 3 players and 2 other staff tested positive for COVID! 😾

@DaveMcK ...Glad you and Mary are fine!

Keep following those safety standards, everyone. Stay safe!

L

LynneS930241

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hi! I am just learning my way on the aarp chat. This site is amazing the uplifting and concern you all show is lovely. I checked out another forum just now it was definitely not uplifting. I am in central ca. and the weather has been great. I too have not put up my airconditioners(Yeah on my electric bill). I hope you all have a wonderful day and stay safe

catwoman500

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@LynneS930241 ...Welcome to the Porch!

We really are a congenial and caring group! 😺

LydiaN586309

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Greetings, Porch Peepers!

Not much going on here. The weather is hot and humid. Nothing unusual for my neck of the woods. Staying inside and cool so I can breathe. Binge watching some favorite TV shows missed during the week. Eating light. Hydrating a lot. Resting.

Let me join everybody in welcoming you @LynneS930241 to Our Front Porch. Now, it's your porch too! So have fun.

I'm glad to read that for the most part everyone's doing okay. Congrats Dave on your and the missus' negative COVID-19 results. Guess we're all following the plan and thus staying safe and healthy. That's a good thing! Keep up the good work y'all!

Anyway, for all the daddy's out there, I just want to acknowledge you all on your special day. So...

And to everyone else on Our Front Porch...Happy Days and Godspeed!

Lydia

DaveMcKAuthor

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Morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this very early Sunday June, 2020! We are looking at a one day break in the rainy weather today!

Hoping all of the Father's and Grandfather's out there are having an enjoyable and restful day today! Be safe and stay well!

Father's Day picnics will mostly be virtually celebrated this year!

Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper

LaDolceVita

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@LynneS930241 Welcome, you are the only one posting from the west coast. Lucky you, no air needed.

@Frozenoem I hope your night temps stay cool. I do OK if mornings & evenings are cool. I do most of the outdoor chores and walking then.

Even though I am mostly confined to my house and land due to care giving responsibilities I am starting to get tired of zero social life. Would like to chat & have lunch with my friends and could really use the excitement of a day trip somewhere. 😐

catwoman500

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Hello, Porch Peeps!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.

We had some storms yesterday and it's getting steamier. It's only in the 80's but in the next few days we will see the 90's again.

@LaDolceVita ...Ditto about the no social life. We move to the green phase next Friday, and already some places are having outside seating and service. I'm just hoping to get out for lunch with friends sometime this summer.

In the post office on Friday there was a guy with no mask. I'm surprised the girl behind the counter didn't say something. If it had been one of the regular employees, I bet he would have been told to leave. I wasn't going to say anything....he was a big guy! HA!

At the driver center on Thursday, one little old man was asked to go get his mask when he came in without one.

As always, enjoy your day and stay safe!

Aww!

Frozenoem

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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood 70* and thunderstorms rolling through mountains.

I slept in comfort 8 hours and feel human again. Lawn mostly done🤷‍♂️, it’s no longer 12” high.

Coffee’s made and I can breathe and move without melting, it was steamy yesterday.

Laptops are still chugging away they can work, I’ll stay home today.👍

I’m going to attempt to clean house, starting with contacts on the stereos. I’ve reworked every solder joint on them, replaced melted caps And mid-cuss remembered that I’ve had them since 1968 and at least 2 speakers awhile longer.

Really hope cleaning knobs and switches makes my Sara’s return to life, almost like my niece’s boyfriend who touched them.👎🏻 He was allowed to leave house unbroken.🤣

Time to mix the Murphy’s and clean floors, tired of looking at dirty 18” heart pine boards, ugh.

@catwoman500

What’s a haircut? 1 and 1/2 years, I’ve forgotten, it’s a familiar term but, can’t recall.

I beginning to feel like I could be in a rock opera.🤣

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

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Hi, Porch Peeps!

Warm and breezy today. The humidity should be dropping soon, so they say. I anticipate open windows later.

Went to Wegman’s this AM as I wanted to get some Pecorino cheese…not the hard kind that you grate, but the softer cheese, and Wegman’s is the only grocery store around here that you can find it. It’s not exactly in season yet.

I had a delightful time wandering around…it’s a huge store and recently moved their tiny wine/beer section from a corner of the store to the central part and it’s so much bigger and really looks nice. Of course, this being PA we still have to pay for the alcohol separately from the groceries.

Speaking of alcohol…the rubbing kind…I finally saw some there, but at $14.99/bottle, no way was that going into my cart! Holy cow! it was less than 20 oz.!

Just got this from NBC news…

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to require isolation of visitors from states with coronavirus hot spots

Visitors from states with coronavirus hotspots will have to quarantine for 14 days if they set foot in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, the governors of those northeastern states said Wednesday. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Utah and Texas have high enough infection rates to warrant the quarantine, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Since we are seeing that things are getting better in this part of the country I guess they want to keep it that way. Yikes!

My friend who has been “stuck” in her FL condo since Feb has to fly into Trenton, NJ to get home to PA eventually. Sure hope she has no trouble.

This year just can’t get any weirder!

@Frozenoem ..."Shinin, Streamin', Gleamin', Flaxen Waxen?" 😸

Summertime and the livin' is easy.

catwoman500

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Hi, Porch Peeps!

I just spent almost 2 hours on my porch with two of my good friends! We kept socially distant, of course, and had the best time catching up in person. These are 2 of my Game Night Girls who came over to bring me birthday gifts. What a birthday! Better than a normal birthday when I usually do nothing on the day itself. Such a lift to the spirits. 😸

I also received calls from 3 more friends and a text from another. I feel so blessed! What a great day in the midst of this messy year!

I hope you all are safe and are enjoying your day!

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