CoTT 2 House of Cards

[Marty]

40 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Sounds lovely and productive.

I forgot to mention the strawberries. The ones I transplanted from pots haven't produced much this year but, once they've settled in, they should hopefully do really well next year. There's a patch of wild strawberries that have been reasonably productive, though; and there's more in the abandoned garden next door. Not enough to make jam, but plenty enough to add to my breakfast cereal or porridge each morning for the past month or so. They're rapidly coming to the end of their season now; but the wild blackberries should start to ripen around the middle or end of August.

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8 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hey, Bertie.       

[Marty]

Greetings, Page!

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8 minutes ago, Marty said:

Greetings, Page!

Hey, Marty!    

[Albert1434]

Aloha Page

[Bucket1]

9 hours ago, Headstall said:

Hey, B.  

Hi there Gary

Do you have any turkey action happening?

[Bucket1]

3 hours ago, Marty said:

I forgot to mention the strawberries. The ones I transplanted from pots haven't produced much this year but, once they've settled in, they should hopefully do really well next year. There's a patch of wild strawberries that have been reasonably productive, though; and there's more in the abandoned garden next door. Not enough to make jam, but plenty enough to add to my breakfast cereal or porridge each morning for the past month or so. They're rapidly coming to the end of their season now; but the wild blackberries should start to ripen around the middle or end of August.

Fresh wild strawberries sounds like a great way to start the day

[Bucket1]

5 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

That's 55.5c

That’s bluefish hot

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4 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Fresh wild strawberries sounds like a great way to start the day

Amen to that.    

[Bucket1]

6 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Death Valley

Why is it called Death Valley? Death Valley was given its forbidding name by a group of pioneers lost here in the winter of 1849-1850. Even though, as far as we know, only one of the group died here, they all assumed that this valley would be their grave.

Expect high temperatures of 110°F to 120°F+ (43°C to 49°C+). Drink plenty of water and carry extra. Avoid hiking (after 10 am). Travel prepared to survive. In the case of a heat related illness, get to a cool place and seek help as soon as possible.

Bad water is call that because

The water comes from a spring. It is called 'Badwater' because people cannot drink the water. This is because so much salt has built up from the basin.

 

So dramatic with names...

Explorers looking for fresh water were disappointed to find yet another sake lake. They called it Lake Disappointment...

[Headstall]

2 hours ago, Bucket1 said:

Hi there Gary

Do you have any turkey action happening?

Two in my backyard this evening. They kept squabbling... one kept chasing the other away when it got too close, but they mostly kept on eating. I see turkeys most days... they like the left over grain on the ground I feed the horse, but they also like whatever is in my lawn.  

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6 minutes ago, Headstall said:

Two in my backyard this evening. They kept squabbling... one kept chasing the other away when it got too close, but they mostly kept on eating. I see turkeys most days... they like the left over grain on the ground I feed the horse, but they also like whatever is in my lawn.  

My dad called the other day and mentioned that a turkey has been roosting in a poplar tree in the backyard recently. Not every night, but on-and-off, for the past couple of weeks.   

[Albert1434]

Aloha All

[Headstall]

1 hour ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hey, Albert.    

[Albert1434]

How are you Gary better I hope

[Headstall]

11 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

How are you Gary better I hope

I'm okay, Albert. Trying to stay patient with my eyes. It's my oldest son's birthday today, but I won't be seeing him unless he surprises me and comes by. I'm hoping he does. 

Hope you are doing okay, and that the smoke isn't too bad.  

[Albert1434]

I am ok kind of so much smoke here I hope your son will come by if you give me his number I will order he to 

Edited July 21, 2020 by Albert1434

[dughlas]

G'day y'all. Today is far more moderate than the past couple. It is 90/32° with just 48% humidity making it feel like 92/33°.

Had a busy earlier part of the day. The pup and I were at the park for our morning walk by 5:45am. Together we walked a bit over 2 miles then Thistle gets a drink and a rest in the car while I speed walk another mile. Walking here is very different than in SC. There it's flat here we walk up and down low hills. The first two miles with Thistle takes between 45 and 50 minutes the last mile alone takes ~17 minutes. I'm pleased with that. I lost 20 pounds this past spring and have a goal of losing another 10-15 before I head south again in mid-October.

After our walk we came home and I showered before heading to a large nearby farmer's market. There I can by meat directly from a local butcher plus fresh fruit, veggies and baked goods from any numbers of local growers. I noticed a number of other vendors selling a variety of flea market type items, costume jewelry, face masks, tee shirts, etc. in spaces that were occupied by produce vendors when I was last there in November. A few stands had signs noting they were closed temporarily due to owners concerns over COVID.

After returning home from there I made an early lunch of tuna melt on half of a pumpernickel bagel and salad before taking Thistle to a noon grooming appointment. He got his usual summer trim and a bath. He looks adorable.

Got home from that about 2pm and have been sitting in the shade relaxing since. I'm pondering what to have for dinner. Thinking Southwestern chicken burger sliders and fresh corn on the cob. I want something simple as my head has gone achy.

 

[Albert1434]

How you doing Dughlas Well I hope

Edited July 21, 2020 by Albert1434

[Albert1434]

Aloha Marty

[Marty]

5 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hi, young Albert!

As usual, I'm late responding again.

My excuse this time is that I had two volunteers round for most of the day, helping me strip wallpaper from the front bedroom. Their mum's just picked them up, so now I must think about what to have for dinner...

[Albert1434]

Man Marty I would just love to see picture of the house

[Albert1434]

Aloha Page

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5 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Aloha All

Hey, Bertie.     How are you and Steve? 

 

4 hours ago, Headstall said:

Hey, Albert.    

Hey, Gary.  How are things with you? And Cookie and Falkor?

 

15 minutes ago, dughlas said:

G'day y'all. Today is far more moderate than the past couple. It is 90/32° with just 48% humidity making it feel like 92/33°.

Hey, Dugh and Thistle.   *scratches Thistle behind the ears*

[Marty]

Hi, Page!