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Christmas Countdown - 2017
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We're losing roughly three minutes of daylight everyday. Why these folks are spending all that money for two minutes of shade is a mystery...
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Timing is everything! It's more exciting when it happens in the MIDDLE of the day.
Someone asked me this morning when the height of the eclipse will be in our area. I answered "2:45." She said, "A.M. or P.M.?" Think about that for a minute ...
Just a general observation lately on current events...this country is treading on thin ice with all this nonsense about tearing down historical monuments. Maybe next they melt down the Liberty Bell because it offends British people, burn down Salem, Mass. because it offends Wiccans. Rename Washington D.C. because George Washington owned slaves..guess everyone gets the drift. I find it intolerable that we have resorted to this as a people..
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NcGunny, I don't feel anyone for any reason should be allowed to take it upon themselves to destroy public property because they don't like it. Such individuals and groups should petition what ever authorities are in charge (city, state or federal as the case may be) and let the matter take its proper legal course.
The destruction which took place in Durham (just 25 miles from where I live) reminds me so much of what the radical islamists do in territories they take over. They destroy the antiquity. To me this is nothing more than historic vandalism and is unbecoming of organizations and groups that professes to be opposed to hate. I'm seeing more hate in Durham directed toward southern heritage than any I've ever seen anywhere in my life. Very sad indeed.
The destruction which took place in Durham (just 25 miles from where I live) reminds me so much of what the radical islamists do in territories they take over. They destroy the antiquity. To me this is nothing more than historic vandalism and is unbecoming of organizations and groups that professes to be opposed to hate. I'm seeing more hate in Durham directed toward southern heritage than any I've ever seen anywhere in my life. Very sad indeed.
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Good Saturday morning! A rough night as hubby had to be into work at 10:30pm, as a plumber was on site to fix a problem with a water heater. But another problem arose and he wound up staying there until 3am, while a second repairman showed up. Then at 5am he got a call from the overnight security personnel because a valve burst, so he went back. I can't say that I've slept much more than him to be honest. Will try and sleep some more this morning, but I have a busy day/evening ahead of me. Have a great day everyone!
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Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend <3
Have a good Saturday also HmG!!
Morning! It was like a sauna last evening and we got some thunderstorms. Today it looks like we'll have temps reaching to the upper 80s with a mixture of clouds and sun. Just a bunch of errands to do today...nothing too crazy or special. Plan on getting some relaxation at least during parts of this weekend. Hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday!
I grew up not far from Charlottesville and couldnt even believe they had considered removing the monument of Robert E. Lee. I wonder how it would be if I lead a crusade to have every statue of Grant or Meade removed because 95% of my family had been killed during the Civil War?
Its dangerous ground we are treading on today, groups seem to have a agenda.
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Groups have always had differing agendas and that's fine. What isn't is the steady increase in the violence and incivility. That's what's so scary.
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Good Morning, Weekenders!
Yep. The Wonderful Weekend. It's here once again.
Now, our next Milestone marker may not be here yet, but it soon will be.
Just how soon? We will get to that in just a moment.
First, there is this to consider:
Days to the Season: 86
Days to Christmas Day: 128
And the Milestone?
It's the 2/3 point to Christmas Day 2017.
The date?
August 25.
The distance?
SIX days.
Be here.
Well, Mother Nature must have heard me complaining about the heat in the last post and got mad because she made yesterday even worse. We had a heat index of about 105 and there were dire health warnings out from our local weather personnel.
Today? Not much better, if any at all.
No relief in sight until the second half of next week, in fact.
Right now, our weekend has commenced here at 75 degrees.
But regardless of your heat situation, please pledge to have a Sensational Saturday, OK?
Yep. The Wonderful Weekend. It's here once again.
Now, our next Milestone marker may not be here yet, but it soon will be.
Just how soon? We will get to that in just a moment.
First, there is this to consider:
Days to the Season: 86
Days to Christmas Day: 128
And the Milestone?
It's the 2/3 point to Christmas Day 2017.
The date?
August 25.
The distance?
SIX days.
Be here.
Well, Mother Nature must have heard me complaining about the heat in the last post and got mad because she made yesterday even worse. We had a heat index of about 105 and there were dire health warnings out from our local weather personnel.
Today? Not much better, if any at all.
No relief in sight until the second half of next week, in fact.
Right now, our weekend has commenced here at 75 degrees.
But regardless of your heat situation, please pledge to have a Sensational Saturday, OK?
Thanks Crown! I'm ready for Autumn!
Thxs Crown!! Time to hit the beach!!
Happy Saturday...I am just lounging having a cup of coffee. Just doing some laundry today and need to run to the grocery store later.
Hope you all have a great day!
Hope you all have a great day!
Greetings everyone. Been a few very full days again. I'm going to try to go back and read all the posts from the last few days. For now, I am trying to get things finished up in the yard, but looks like for everything I accomplish, one or two more things pop up. I have never really been envious of rich people, but in this instance I'd love it if I could afford a landscaper... lol.
The weather has been containing a lot of rain, which has been good for the new grass, but has kept me from mowing. The temps have been steady in the mid 70's to very low 80's and that I can handle as well.
Just for a brief moment, I'll piggyback on what Gunny and Crown discussed. It is a shame that instead of learning from the past, we simply seek to destroy it, as if somehow removing a statue or changing the name of a monument or building will help solve all our problems. If we decide to get rid of everything (statue or building) of anyone who had done anything wrong, we would not have any. I am not for purposely offending anyone either, but if we stopped doing anything that could in any way offend someone, we would be doing nothing. I mean people get offended during the election simply on who people choose to vote for. How crazy and is that?
If there was one thing I learned from my 23+ military years, it was to act like an adult and to develop (to some extend) a thicker skin. Let's do something that history has shown us would really be a first in this country learn from history... don't repeat it.
Everyone have a great weekend and I promise to be here tomorrow...
The weather has been containing a lot of rain, which has been good for the new grass, but has kept me from mowing. The temps have been steady in the mid 70's to very low 80's and that I can handle as well.
Just for a brief moment, I'll piggyback on what Gunny and Crown discussed. It is a shame that instead of learning from the past, we simply seek to destroy it, as if somehow removing a statue or changing the name of a monument or building will help solve all our problems. If we decide to get rid of everything (statue or building) of anyone who had done anything wrong, we would not have any. I am not for purposely offending anyone either, but if we stopped doing anything that could in any way offend someone, we would be doing nothing. I mean people get offended during the election simply on who people choose to vote for. How crazy and is that?
If there was one thing I learned from my 23+ military years, it was to act like an adult and to develop (to some extend) a thicker skin. Let's do something that history has shown us would really be a first in this country learn from history... don't repeat it.
Everyone have a great weekend and I promise to be here tomorrow...
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My people!!! Good morning!!!
Talk about a hectic week! First week of school is always hectic, but even more so when you are in a new job, 3 evening meetings, and 2 speaking engagements. Wonder if I charge get a speaking fee? I doubt it!
Typically busy Saturday. Yard work, grocery shopping, and playing with the girls. Maybe a lazy Sunday tomorrow....
Y'all have a great day. See you this evening!
Talk about a hectic week! First week of school is always hectic, but even more so when you are in a new job, 3 evening meetings, and 2 speaking engagements. Wonder if I charge get a speaking fee? I doubt it!
Typically busy Saturday. Yard work, grocery shopping, and playing with the girls. Maybe a lazy Sunday tomorrow....
Y'all have a great day. See you this evening!
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