Good Friday Morning All. It's clear and 71° on my back porch this morning. Mid to low-90's for the next 5 days, then the rain forecast for Thursday has been advanced to Wednesday. As we all know, it's just a guessing game to the NWS. Pool temperature jumped to 83.5°, so maybe I'll get to the shade umbrellas today instead of waiting. Ultimately they shade about a third of the pool which keeps the temperature from rising nearly as much. I also lost some of the late afternoon shade because of the fallen tree branches. Air quality alert today for the area; it extends only to the county line 1.25 miles south of me, the bad air (from the DFW Metroplex) actually doesn't usually get this far north,
most of the time.
Yesterday's weekly grocery trek was uneventful. Prices of groceries seem to have stabilized and nothing but eggs have gone down; although not to the levels of 4 years ago. Gasoline has gone back up all over town to $3.15/gal; except for the rural convenience store 6 miles from home, where it is still $2.93/gal. Guess where I filled up.
Cleanup is proceeding slowly, since I was away all of the morning. I had previously stashed some stuff in the tree row along the road out front, that I had found while walking along the road. Yesterday I collected all of that and returned it to where it had come from. Debris close to the road is being discreetly moved into the ditch for the county to remove before they can mow the road easement that they're responsible for. I have finally moved enough smaller branches so that I can now bring out the big chainsaw now and start on downed trees themselves.
Went back to town for supper last night at Outback because we had $20 worth of credits that expire soon. I ordered the 16 oz Prime Rib as it not only provides supper, but two additional leftover sandwiches later. The manager who had greeted me at the door and commented about "I know why you are here", came back a few minutes after we ordered and apologized that they only had a 9 oz slab left. OK, I took it because 9 oz of Prime Rib is better than no Prime Rib. I was surprised when I got the check, and she had comped my share of the meal instead of just charging for the smaller 8 oz meal, which along with our $20 rewards made for a much less expensive meal. But, no leftover sandwiches!
Mixed bag today, as my wife leaves for an overnighter in Dallas around noon, to watch our granddaughter's dance recital; the second of four this month! Wife doesn't drive in rush hour or in darkness, so she won't be coming home until tomorrow. Sunday we'll return for a Father's Day brunch. I have to mow again today, after just mowing last Saturday and Sunday. Still have to dodge fallen trees, but not as many. I'll call the tree service this morning and see when I can schedule a time for them. They actually charge me more since I don't let them have the firewood which they sell as a side business.
I didn't visit the train shed yesterday. I just got involved in too many other things. Then it came to a choice of heading out there or guzzling beer in the pool, the pool won.
Tom O - You never let on what the police cruiser was all about. Inquiring minds want to know!
I don't really understand the allure of gold. It's not like you can use it at the grocery store, gas pump, or monthly bills. No one that I personally know has realized any real gain from selling it at one of those "We Buy Gold" places, unless it was something that they inherited as opposed to purchasing.
I understand that, but fortunately I mowed quite a bit in the two days preceding the event and found most of the little stuff pretty quickly.
Todd - It seems like "Murphy" sure has been leap-frogging across the country lately. Normally just
Terry, but recently
Swal,
Troy, me and now you!
Swal -
From what you have described in recent posts, isn't selling the house counter-productive??? If I recall correctly, the house is exempt, but if you sell it, then half of the money becomes money that they can further use before Medicaid kicks in. Perhaps I have misunderstood you along the way.
Mike - Welcome to the world of less than adequate Walther's instructions.
Curt - Welcome back.
Today is known as Flag Day here in the states. Proudly fly your Stars and Stripes today. It is also Donald Trump's 78th birthday. He used to be our oldest President, a record that he didn't hold for too long.
Everyone have a fantastic Friday and a wonderful weekend.
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