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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Washing new sheets this afternoon. Because someone washes and put the same set back on the bed, the wife thought we needed another set. I said we have another in the closet. She asked why I don't rotate them in so we're not on 1 set. I told her because I don't like folding sheets. Easier to wash...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Grand Haven is where I am originally from. I have relatives in the cemeteries there..
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, 72° and clear going for a summertime high of 99° later. Gas went up 40 cents yesterday to $4.29, Wife said maybe we need to bring more money as we're going to pay cash for gas, as it seems a lot more places give a discount for gas. Also we're under a boil water advisory as the...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, Only one in the department yesterday and today. Boss is in, but doesn't run calls. 15 days remain until vacation, first real one in 5 years. Nearly 2 weeks out of the office and we'll see how may phone calls I get...We are headed to California, despite the $8.00+ for gas. We're...
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    Running Bear's September 2026 Coffee Shop

    Afternoon all, Hopefully I haven't missed anyone's big news or demise and all are doing well. Yes I had a diatribe typed and deleted. You guys don't need the drama. Vacation coming up in a month. First long one we've taken in about 10 years. Last one was going to Disney world before the...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, 71° and mostly clear, high of 94° later. Decent enough weekend. Still can't seem to get enough time to get stuff done lately. Work has been getting busier and busier, including getting into stuff I don't know that I want to be a part of going forward. Getting to be way more...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, 65° and clear this morning. Between busy at home and busy at work...At least the temps have dropped to a reasonable (for August anyway) temperature. Hit Bambi last night on the way home. Don't know where it's mother was. Busted the grill work and headlights on the truck. No...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    As I tell my Left Handed granddaughter...Left isn't right! I myself am ambidextrous, so I really get no love...😆 Bet you didn't expect that out of left field...Enjoy.
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, Between the site having issues and getting busy at work.... Supposed to be cooler here as well with a high of 104° instead of the 106° we had yesterday feels like temps in the 110° to 115° range. Got a new park online yesterday so the water department can get into a control...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, ctlibby: Hope all is well with the Mrs. and she get well quick! Be careful driving. Anyone on GLP-1's and Medicare? Seems if you want to lose weight, it's $50 a month for the next 18 months. Have Type-2 diabetes, and it's the wild west for coverage. We're losing our access to...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    While planning our trip west, I'm going to drive cautiously through the Petrified Forest. I don't want to find out what scared those trees.....
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, 74° and clear, going for a high of 104° today. Add about 5° for the feels like temp and it was 107° yesterday. Weekend a bit busy. I had an eye appointment Friday morning which killed doing anything outside (eyes dilatated). Saturday, I mowed and thought I broke the lawn...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, Kevin: Thanks for the laugh. It was a catchy tune, although I haven't actually played D&D for over 40 years. Hopefully Karl chimes in soon. Rainy and 70° this morning. I had alter my way into work this morning BNSF decided it would be fun to park 2 mile+ long trains across a US...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, Karl: Glad to hear you're on the mend. Not a lot going on yet. I hit a couple of clouds with rain on my way in and now sounds like it's raining a bit stronger since I've been in the building. No real windows in the temporary space, but being on the 2nd floor, you can hear it on...
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    Running Bear's August 2026 Coffee Shop

    Morning all, Supposed to be sunny and about 96° today. Planning a trip we're going to take as I have vacation time I need to burn. Apparently my fall scared the wife a lot more than me. Ok, I finally have a bucket list item in the works...Where does one find the bucket to put it in? 😉...
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