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    Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning All! 67 in the Brew City today, going to 76. Not bad for mid-October. I was wondering if we'd get an Indian Summer and it looks like we did. Going to mow shortly. Maybe a little modeling later but to be frank I have been enjoying the break. Getting ready for a trip to Gulf Shores...
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    Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning All! 55 in the Brew City today, going to 70. Mostly sunny. The leaves are coming down. Been taking time off from the hobby a bit as I got rather burned out on all those passenger car upgrades. they were worth it, but they got repetitive. Nice to see the human verification seems to...
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    Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

    Hmmm, maybe so, I'm not that much of a techie. In this case that doesn't matter though. It's what your institution thinks and has been sold that's going to set policy. 🤷‍♀️
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    Running Bear's October 2026 Coffee Shop

    Yep. I don't get voice phone calls, but I do get texted or e-mailed codes. One of my bankers tells me that your phone is now more secure than your computer, hence the push for mobile device usage. One thing: Make sure your spouse or heir has your phone access code in case you get lost or...
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    Ballasting you layout...thoughts?

    ☝️This!
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Same here!
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    I do 600 mg per evening, but have permission to go to 1800 if I need it. My neurologist says the body can tolerate a lot of Gabapentin. Good thing because I generally refuse opiates.
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Good Afternoon All! 71 in the Brew City at lunchtime, cooling over the next few days. I have to mow again as we're in for about three days of rain, and if I let it go, it will be too high to manage with one pass. I injured myself sleeping last night. Not sure what I did, but I woke up in the...
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    Ballasting you layout...thoughts?

    The club track looks pretty good at NAPM. I'll find out what their mix is. YMMV since you're a Santa Fe guy. Our club was intended to be "Anywhere USA". :)
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    Atlantic, Gulf & Western (AG&W)

    Looking good Mikey!
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Whew! two hours in the chair for a temporary crown. I feel like I could get a baseball in there they had me stretched open so wide. Still numb. Got the banking done, and the grass mowed. I'd guess an average of 3" of new growth in less than a week what with all the rain. No lunch today...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning All! 59 in the Brew City today, going to a mild 62. Cloudy. I could use a little sunshine! Off to the dentist again in a short. After that I have to mow. Several days of rain and waiting for things to dry enough has resulted in a thick lawn. First time in a while I'll be cutting...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Happy belated Anniversary!
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning All! 63 in the Brew City this morning, going to 69 today. Rain later. Medical stuff today, then lunch out if things fall into place properly. I had the commute cars out for a test run last night. They did well, but their draft gear needs work. Enjoy your day! Commute Car Test
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Happy Anniversary Tom!
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