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DaveMcK
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October 1, 2020

MORNING ROLL CALL! ! ! OCTOBER -DECEMBER 2020 CLOSED

  • October 1, 2020
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Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021.

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    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 25, 2020

    Mornin' Peepers!

    It's Sunday. I'm up and awake and I guess you all are too 'cause you're readin' this.  Hope all is good in your necka the woods.  But that's all for now cuz it's "that" time....

    Be good and good to you!

    Lyds

    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 25, 2020

    Afternoon all 38* and sunny, feels like a touch of Autumn. Have firewood in, tempted to start a fire last night @ 20*.Resisted the urge.

     

    Time for what else caffeine, and another hike but, think I’m going to first unpack my Winter clothes and waterproof them.

     

    Feels like Winters on its way for nighttime temps.

     

    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 ⭐⭐⭐
    October 26, 2020

    Now this is scary, it’s 21*, snowing and I’m awake for a delivery.

     

    Gotta love it, did I miss a season somewhere. Think I’m starting a fire in the stove.

     

    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 ⭐⭐⭐
    October 27, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Tuesday morning in 2020. We are expecting temps in the lower 30's with skies clearing this afternoon!.

    Hoping everyone has a restful day.

    Meet our youngest daughter Emma Johnson's first child.
    Adalyn Reece Johnson joined us just after noon Friday. We couldn't be more in love. She is the perfect addition to our family! We are so happy to introduce our new granddaughter to you.

    Yesterday my wife Mary got to meet her new Granddaughter and hold  her.

    Adalyn Reece Johnson

    1205pm 10/23/2020

    6lbs 14oz. 19 inches 

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    catwoman500
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    October 27, 2020

    Hi there, Peeps,

    Not much going on here, so I haven’t had much to relate.

    Today I had breakfast with a friend. I continue being very lucky when dining out. This time there were only 2 other tables occupied when we were there.

    Sunday I struck it lucky with a lottery scratch off…$100. Made my day!

    That’s about it for news.

     

    @LydiaN586309 …I understand about the laundry. I can only do one load each time because it is 3 trips down and 3 trips back up just for one load. Way too hard for these old body parts. Stepson is coming on Thursday to take more measurements and show me his drawing/plan of what he has in mind for this addition and renovation. Of course now that the weather is getting colder this will not take place until spring. Hopefully the next time I go to the basement…tomorrow…I won’t get stuck down there. Each trip down and back seems to get harder. Now my “better” knee is giving out sometimes on the stairs. Hope I live long enough to have the washer and dryer on the first floor!

     

    @Frozenoem ….snow! Must be getting’ close to winter. Keep it up there, please! 😸

     

    @DaveMcK …darling little g-baby. Congrats! 😻

    Stay well everyone!

     

    I feel sooooo stupid! They told me it was a costume party!

     

     

    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 28, 2020

    Good Murnin' Peeps!

    Froze, please, please keep that snow to yourself!  I haven't even gotten used to fall yet.  And the other day, we went down to 30 degrees and I thought, "I'm gonna hafta move out of Michigan for sure."  But of course, that was just talk.  I ain't goin' nowhere at this late stage of the game.

     

    @catwoman500, you and me are truly havin' a time with those stairs.  I'm trying to limit my trips to the abyss to just one or two days a week only.  Less if at all possible. I really think it's true that our bodies ache more in cold and damp weather.  That's why I've become good friends with my electric blanket.  It helps sooth my painful hip joints.

     

    Congratulations, @DaveMcK  on the birth of your oh so sweet grandbaby.  New life always brings a spark of joy even during a pandemic.

     

    Nothing much new here. Just praying for better days.

    Lyds

     

     

    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 28, 2020

    Afternoon all

     

    @LydiaN586309 

    That just wouldn’t  be neighborly to keep all the pretty white stuff that comes from the skies, in November.

     

    I’m not on the list for snow today👍, thought so, then my back suggested further South only coastal flakes 4”

     

    Thought I might be in trouble until my back said no!

     

    Time to play, it will be cold only at night and need wood in stove, for quick fire tonight when it’s around 20*. Woodstove is hotter than oil furnace.🤣

     

    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
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    October 29, 2020

    Hello, Porch Peeps!

    Just wanted to remind you that today is National Cat Day! 😻

     

    Meow!

    "Let's have a Catte latte!

     

    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 31, 2020

    Good morning, Porch Peepers!

    We're now at the end of another month.  But at least with this month we get a two-fer celebration.  First, we get to bid farewell to October....

    and we get to enjoy the last holiday of the month...

    So enjoy the day and watch out for November.

    It's right around the corner.

    Lyds

     

     

    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    October 31, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this Saturday morning in 2020. We are expecting temps in the lower 50's with clear skies this weekend.

    Hoping everyone has a restful day. May you have a safe and spook free Halloween!

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    catwoman500
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    October 31, 2020

    Happy Halloween, Porch Peeps!

     

    Hope everyone is enjoying a safe Halloween day. I am ready to put out bagged treats in a bowl, but not sure there will be any kids. Neighbors have chairs at the end of their driveway with a fire pit, so I'm sure I'll have a stinky smoky bedroom tonight. UGH!

     

    Very cold today, but at least it dawned sunny.

    Don't forget to turn your clocks back tonight!

     

    "Witch" way to the coffee?

     

    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 1, 2020

    I love your winking pumpkin! He's just soooo cute!

    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 1, 2020

    Good Morning, Peeplers!!!

    I woke up this morning and just feel in a really good mood.  So I thought I'd share...

    Hope y'all catch the feeling!  Have a wonderful day, Everybody!!!

    Lydia

    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 2, 2020

    Morning 23*, gales blowing through and flurries, come the weekend I’ll be dancing as temp’s hit 60’s.

     

    For now, it’s play with fire and plug a hole with steel wool and foam. To keep my little friend out🤣

     

    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!
    LydiaN586309
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 3, 2020

    Good morning, Front Porchers!

    I guess I'll be the first to say and to wish you all...

    Yep, we're in it now and that means winter and snow and the big holidays and the end of the year are all right around the corner.  Personally, I can't wait to cross the 20-20 finish line!  Yippie!

     

    But today is a special day; a big day that many of us have been waiting for.  Yep, today is...

     

    Ummmmm!  So I plan on laying low and staying close to home today while celebrating this tiny holiday with a hefty chicken salad sandwich with all the veggies on some hearty multigrain bread and downing it with iced sweet lemonade.  Yum!  But for those who thought I was gonna mention that "other" special event happening today... Well, I'm not!  However,  the only thing I will say is...

     

    Stay healthy.  Keep warm.  Enjoy the day.  And be kind.

    Lydia

    DaveMcK
    DaveMcKAuthor
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 3, 2020

    Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this mild, sunny Election Tuesday morning 2020 with a high of 65!  Hoping everyone had a restful night's sleep. 

    Yes Election day is here! Hurry! Hurrah!

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper
    catwoman500
    Community Champion ⭐⭐
    November 3, 2020

    Oh, Peeps, You are not going to believe this...

    I actually got an email notification of @DaveMcK 's post this morning!!!! This is the first notification in about a year! I wonder if it's a fluke and this was the only one I'll get???

    Anyway, it was sure a nice welcome surprise! Makes me wonder if I may get my Ace badge back on my avatar ???

     

    So, back to normal type. I just had to SHOUT out the news. 😻

     

    Nothing exciting going on around here. Stomach in knots over what may or may not happen when all is tallied after tonight. Will we know by the end of the week?

    Thank you to everyone who voted.

    Continue to stay safe!

     

     

     

     

     

    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 3, 2020

    21* sunny day with little snow flake action.

     

    Yep, planning to vote later, after mask comes out of dryer.

    Small town and population expect no lines and have my pen ready.

     

    Election cake post prohibition style is promised outside polling place, just like the good old days.

     

    Election cake recipe 

     

     

    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!
    Contributor ⭐⭐
    November 4, 2020

    I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. The nurse started with certain basics.

    “How much do you weigh?” she asked.

    “135,” I said. The nurse put me on the scale. It turns out my weight is 180.

    The nurse asked, “Your height?”

    “5 foot 4,” I said.

    The nurse checked and saw that I only measure 5 foot 2 inches.

    She then took my blood pressure and told me that it is very high.

    “Of course it’s high!” I screamed. “When I came in here I was tall and slender!

    Now I’m short and fat!”

    David Eig
    LaDolceVita
    Community Champion ⭐
    November 8, 2020

    Good one @DavidE760644 . I like the idea of starting the day with a joke!

     

    Now to my main stress. Two builders did not bother to return phone calls.   I guess they are very busy with everyone trying to get out of populated areas?   Finally we made a start toward getting something  (modest) built for the homestead.   Costs are way up there so it must be modest. 

     

    Enjoying extended October here😀.  Leaves on the ground, color still in the trees.  Very like a lovely fall postcard.  Much better than spring, say I living in the land of short winters and long hot summers.  I know folks in colder places do not agree🙃.

     

    Maggie the dog update is that her eye is healing w/o the laser surgery and looks pretty good. Still wearing the cone.

     

    Frozenoem
    Community Champion ⭐⭐⭐
    November 8, 2020

    Sunday sunny and 71*, trees are bare and I think I can mulch before snow flies.

     

    My joke started yesterday with a t press conference next to adult book store, 4 Seasons landscaping in PA, opposite a crematorium. Yes, I am trying to be good, a concession speech would make me happier, vs lawsuits.

     

    Time to hike, need exercise while weather is cooperating.

     

    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 ⭐⭐⭐
    November 7, 2020

    Good afternoon to everyone on the Front Porch on this mild, sunny Saturday 2020 with a high of 69!  Hoping everyone had a restful night's sleep. 

    Yes Election day is over! Hurry! Hurrah! May your weekend be restful!

     

    Our Granddaughter Adalyn is two weeks old! We are so happy to have her as the newest member of our family. She is also with her folks in the collage.

     

     

    Posted by Dave the Lighthouse Keeper