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Good luck PG.
Man 1st day after springing clocks forward for daylight savings time, I find it is much easier to deal with now that I'm retired. Not bad at all. Son told me about a 55 or 57 Chevy for sale close by. I feel the need to go by and look at it even though it is probably about the last thing in the world that I need. I have to run out t the post office anyway so while I'm out, I might as well take a peek at the car.
 
Looks like moving snow is in my immediate future. 18-24" in the forecast. I will fill up the gas cans and get plenty of wood moved in.

Life is good. :biggrin:
 
Dealing with a clogged toilet today. Anyone know how to remove a qtip that got flushed? Already tried plunging and liquid plumber. Going to head out to pick up one of those toilet snakes.
 
A Q-Tip clogged your toilet??????

I went through a nightmare with toilets and septic tank before Christmas. I don't want to revisit that for another 20 years. :doh:
 
Probably sitting on my butt. Entertaining Walter and shoveling some light snow. We are expected to get between 2 and 10 inches, depending upon how the wind blows. Oh, and I'll practice my Ukulele a bit too.

Also I will be curious to find out how a Qtip clogged a toilet.
 
That was my theory anyways. I witnessed one of the kids flushing one yesterday. I did the snake treatment and broke up what appeared to be one of our daughters logs she puts out. I flushed a few buckets of water through and it seems fine now.

In all seriousness our 9 yr old daughter puts out these freaking logs about 4" wide by 12" long. How she does it is beyond me.
 
We are officially now under a Blizzard warning with snow expected close to 3 feet when all is said and done. Yesterday my favorite gas station ran out of regular gas for the first time I can ever remember.

The non preppers are in panic mode here stripping the shelves of water, bread and batteries. :yum:
 
Lmao. I get a kick out of people who think its the end of the world and feel they have to prep for the apocalypse whenever it snows. It's snow. Either shovel or snowblow the $hit. Then move on with your day.
 
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It's snowing pretty good here today. About a foot so far. Nothing a 4x4 can't handle. Didn't like the price of the boat trailer tires at Tractor supply. I know that's the price but still didn't like it. esp. for Chinese tires. Put new valve stems in and got the beads on the old ones to seal up. Good for now. Hidden Figures not at the theater. Too bad they have $2.00 Tuesdays. Are you snowed in PG?? How's the house hunting going?
 
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It's snowing pretty good here today. About a foot so far. ...
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Apparently there are 2 storms. One of which went south of me, and then slammed the northeast. The other seems to have gone north of me an slammed Chicago & Milwaukee.

We got maybe 2" yesterday. Woke up this morning to NOTHING. Its snowing now. NWS says we could get 1-2" per hour, or not. Its all "lake effect" snow at this point. Seems to have moved south out of Chicago and is hitting various parts of NW Indiana. I'm on the state line so I'm getting flurries now, north and east of here are apparently getting dumped upon.
 
Going to enjoy having the day off.
Not much snow here. The ground is white- just enough to make it slippery.

The house hunting is what it is, zeke. I am on two waiting lists for one bedroom apartments.

Thanks Doc, no matter how old your kids get, you never stop worrying about them.
 
Two rounds of Physio this morning. Now home to clean up a bit. We have a new foster child coming for a pre placement visit. She'll come for a sleepover this weekend then move in next week. This one is looking long term. Our last one was here 6 months.
 
Making a batch of Corn Chowder with homemade bread. Snowing like crazy and no reason to go anywhere. I heard portions of the Interstate south of me is closed due to 18 wheeler jackknifes blocking the road. I don't miss that shit. I wish these guys would slow down and take it easy for once.

Gotta go and stir the Chowda. :biggrin:
 
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Making a batch of Corn Chowder with homemade bread. Snowing like crazy and no reason to go anywhere. I heard portions of the Interstate south of me is closed due to 18 wheeler jackknifes blocking the road. I don't miss that shit. I wish these guys would slow down and take it easy for once.

Gotta go and stir the Chowda. :biggrin:
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That sounds good.
I'm making beef and noodles with mashed potatoes and those big assed Hawaiian dinner rolls later.
Carb city! :yum:
 
My job today is find the snow shovel. Not where I thought it was. The dog chewed my shoe or I should say "ate" it. This makes three. He only chews left ones. I hide them and while I'm sleeping he finds them. Now I have three right ones. Well I'll have to lock them up I guess. Good Boy!
 
Cold cold cold here. Stuck inside so ....it's about time I start 2016 taxes. I hate this but... it has to be done. I intended to start last month. :yum:
 
zekeusa said:
My job today is find the snow shovel. Not where I thought it was. The dog chewed my shoe or I should say "ate" it. This makes three. He only chews left ones. I hide them and while I'm sleeping he finds them. Now I have three right ones. Well I'll have to lock them up I guess. Good Boy!
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Our little dogs are kenelled at night. They used to sleep with us but thunder chewed through a few duvet covers and comforters. So they both sleep caged up now.

No appointments this morning so I headed to the garage and built a coat hanger for the kiddies. They had hooks screwed into the wall which eventually ripped out. So I finally did something about it.
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Sitting around drinking coffee waiting for work time.
It's sunny and cold here.

Not a whole lot of anything exciting to report.
That's good, right?
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What I did Monday. A few of us met with Iowa Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds to discuss Veterans issues.

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Spent the morning clearing snow and digging out my pickup, then helped my neighbor clear some snow. It was cold and windy with blowing snow all morning.

Then came in and had leftover Corn Chowda for lunch. It really hit the spot I will tell you.

Oh, took a nap this afternoon. :yum:
 
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Good work Lenny. I've heard good things about your Gov., but even the good ones need reminding from time to time. Kudos.
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Gov. Branstad is pretty good. In case you don't know, President Trump appointed him to be the Ambassador to China. He will be leaving in a few months and Lt. Gov. Reynolds will take over. She seems to be as concerned as he is about Veterans.

We talked about how to help homeless Veterans and are following up with it by communicating with the local VA. We also talked about Veterans's courts. There is one about 100 miles north of here in Sioux City, Iowa. A few of us went up there and were very impressed. The judge and his staff agreed to help us here. We found a former Military judge here who is very interested in holding that position here and will go up there with us to keep things moving. We relayed that to the Gov. and Lt. Gov. They were happy about it.

Might as well do SOMETHING to help fellow Veterans, since I'm retired.
 
Sitting here feeling sorry for myself. Back and leg are throbbing to the point where I can't move. And all I did yesterday was go to see my family doctor for a prescription refill then drop it off at the pharmacy. That apparently was enough to put me out of commission for a day. My life sucks. Not even 40 yet and knowing this is what I have to look forward to for the next 40+ years.
 
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Sitting here feeling sorry for myself. Back and leg are throbbing to the point where I can't move. And all I did yesterday was go to see my family doctor for a prescription refill then drop it off at the pharmacy. That apparently was enough to put me out of commission for a day. My life sucks. Not even 40 yet and knowing this is what I have to look forward to for the next 40+ years.
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That's a bummer! Would surgery help?
 
Sadly no. Its all muscle and nerve damage from my accident. Nothing they can do. When the back muscles flare up it affects the nerves going to my left leg. And I'm still on light duty from the hernia surgery.
 
I hate to cage this 80lb all muscle dog. He started chewing on my leather belt last night while I was still wearing it! No, I just have to get in the habit of locking up my shoes in the closet. He's pretty smart when he wants to be....he knows how to do doorknobs! As for the furniture, it's not that great to start with. My x took all the good stuff. The rest is Early Tag Sale, Late Flea Market!
 
Working today.
Going to leave early since James Medical are going to be there with the mobile scrub sale.
Not that I need any new ones, but I get a $50 allowance which doesn't roll over.
Cripes! I spend more time in scrubs than my civvies :yum:
There is also going to be a luncheon going on.
Maybe Panera Bread catered again.
Yippee!
 
Happy St. Paddy's Day!!! This is a big day for us as I am cooking lots of corned beef with all the trimmings. Six of us will gorge ourselves today in all the Irish delights. :biggrin:

Eat and drink hearty mates. Drive safe and be safe. :clap:
 
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