A late Good Morning All. Mostly cloudy and 64°, should be in the mid-80's later on. NWS has removed most of the rain from the forecast that was supposed to continue through Sunday; still a slight chance tomorrow morning. I received just shy of 2" yesterday morning, all between 0600 and 0930. I now have about 2' of water in my pond, the first since it all evaporated last July. When full it's approximately 7.5' deep and covers about 1/3 acre. The frogs were out in full force last night. I don't really know where they go when it's empty.
I went on the weekly grocery trek yesterday since the rain had stopped just prior to my normal leave-out time. Wife stayed home. Traffic was not great, but moving about 15 mph lower than the limit since the roads were still wet. An accident about four miles ahead of the normal exit prompted me to exit about six miles early and trudge through town to bypass it. I took a route through the UNT campus just to see some of what remained of the old rent houses that I frequented (mine & friends), in my college days 50 years ago. Some areas have changed drastically (new apartments) while others are still frozen in the 60/70's. I normally don't use that route because there's too many bicycles in the way, which were absent due to the rain yesterday.
Last night we went out and had drinks/dinner with a friend who was celebrating her 73rd birthday. Got home late which is why I am later than usual posting this morning.
In a little bit, I have to hit the garden and pick Lettuce, Spinach and Radishes that are all ready for consumption. I doubt that I will be able to do any mowing today despite being able to hear the grass growing right now.
While I did visit the train shed yesterday, about all I did was overhaul a tank car. Somehow when originally building it, I got the two end platforms a bit "caddy-wonkered". That's a Texas phrase. The end stirups on one side were two scale feet closer than the other side. Some work with a razor blade and Exacto knife loosened the platforms and the cradles up and I was able to straighten them out. I had to redo those two anti-personnel rods that run along each side. Another small project off the list.
Troy/Louis - Regarding the "non-doctor figure" or "stone cold wacko", both descriptions that I agree with, I can only offer the following quote from noted musician and philosopher Frank Zappa; “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.”
Dave - Counting species of birds, how cool. I see many as well, but I would lose track.
Tom O - Wow! 3 miles in 45 minutes is quite a pace. I can get 2 in that time. I have no issues with drinking water as ours is quite good. No funny tastes.
Enjoy the concert tonight. I love violin music. The more eclectic the better.
Louis - Flank steak is quite popular here in Texas, especially with our high percentage of Hispanic
citizens. I buy it and make fajitas at least 15-18 times a year. Sugar-free A&W Root Beer is absolutely the tops. I went most of my life drinking only 1 or 2 soft drinks a month until I discovered it. Now I am a 1 a day person, sometimes 2.
Karl - Good luck with all of the medical stuff. As
Louis posted, "Never underestimate the power of positive thinking." Or my philosophy, "Never underestimate the power of positive drinking".
Joe -
Mine too. I think you can figure out who my favorite character was / is.
Natasha???
Today is National Arbor Day. Plant some trees. Of more interest, today is also National Lingerie Day. I'll leave it at that.
Everyone have a fabulous Friday.
that means, some walking with the girl and also some gardnening, but i think i will still have some moments for my modelrailroad this weekend! woop woop.
