TGIF!!!

Woke up at 5 a.m.

59 degrees in the Fort with temps dropping all day long. Wind gusts up to 4o mph. Low tonight 42 degrees.

Peddle something today.

Ready for 5 p.m.

High School football tonight.

Have a wonderful day!

Up too early as we had lightning delays at last night's game and I got home very late.

Ran shirtless yesterday - will have to wear a sweat shirt this morning. Gotta love Texas weather.

Yardwork, grocery shopping, other stuff.

Big game for a Top 5 state ranked 5A team tonight. Film shows they go FAST. Should be fun.

High of 86 today. High of 62 tomorrow.

"Where the **** is my ****ing coat?"
-Love Actually (2003)

Last day of summer-like warmth for a while as a cold front hits tonight in the west Georgia/east Alabama area. Critters are fed and Colombian Supremo coffee is made.

Because a good day starts with good coffee.

Make it a good one in spite of what humankind and Charlotte. NC, drivers are up to.

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Two Charlotte, North Carolina, men were stopped while driving a couch down a road between two scooters, WBTV reported on Oct. 1. Yes, a whole couch, straddling two Lime scooters. In a social media post, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police included a photo of the contraption with a warning: "While we appreciate the creativity, we do have to remind everyone: no matter what you're 'driving' (using that term extremely loosely), please think about safety first." [WBTV 3, 10/1/26]

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In the office

Drinking regular coffee

TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Office day today, son comes in this evening for the game tomorrow. It's currently 68 degrees out with a high of 70 today. LETS GO! EFFING FINALLY!!

• 8 hour Friday (we do a 9/80 schedule here)
• Supposed to be inheriting a lot of work from someone who's retiring. Trouble is, he's not here much and I can't ask anything to someone who isn't around
• Too many sick people around here... glad I have my office to hide in and all
• Charleston Pride parade tomorrow, idk what we have going on this evening
• Maybe Netflix and chill?

wheeeee just having fun

• Gym done
• Picking up a little before the new maid starts. Her English isn't great, but The Wife's Spanish is pretty good.
• Signing up for Medicare today
• Bingo at the country club tonight
• Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Slept pretty well but did wake up a few times thinking it was time to get up

Glad for cooler weather

Maybe a guitar lesson today. Don't know yet

Covering a meeting for my boss this morning. If it happens. This meeting gets canceled more often than others, and that's ok

Changed the battery in my wife's vehicle yesterday. Dang AGM batteries are expensive!

Gonna need tacos soon after the meeting

UTExan said:

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Last day of summer-like warmth for a while as a cold front hits tonight in the west Georgia/east Alabama area. Critters are fed and Colombian Supremo coffee is made.

Because a good day starts with good coffee.

Make it a good one in spite of what humankind and Charlotte. NC, drivers are up to.

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Two Charlotte, North Carolina, men were stopped while driving a couch down a road between two scooters, WBTV reported on Oct. 1. Yes, a whole couch, straddling two Lime scooters. In a social media post, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police included a photo of the contraption with a warning: "While we appreciate the creativity, we do have to remind everyone: no matter what you're 'driving' (using that term extremely loosely), please think about safety first." [WBTV 3, 10/1/26]

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It was not me. Also, just looked up which street they were on - doing that on South Tryon is not for the faint of heart.

I love this weather but need to be at home snuggled up

Tatem said:

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I love this weather but need to be at home snuggled up

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The kitties are definitely going to be looking for bed partners.

Costco has car batteries. I got a new one for the Tacoma for $129. The AGM version is $179 I think.

Green2Maroon said:

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Up here in Yampa, Colorado at 7900 feet.
Pretty cold here this morning.
I drew an elk tag for GMU 15. It was just my luck that the truck is down for repairs but the Prius got me up here.
Welcome distraction from the city and paying bills.

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Don't doubt the Prius. Mine got me easily from Fruita/Grand Junction to Pueblo over the Rocky Mtn's on US 50 with no problems whatsoever. That auxiliary power really helped around Monarch Mountain.

The Eisenhower Tunnel was the highest pass coming out here last night. About 11,000 feet and the Prius didn't have any problems.

• Slept decent.
• Had a meeting at City Hall today on the 3rd floor. BEAUTIFUL view, perfect view of Kyle Field.
• Back in the office, audit stuff the rest of the day.
• Out at 3PM, kiddo has softball game in Cypress at 7PM.
• IT IS SO WINDY (not complaining) .
• Finally looking forward to fall weather.

Stay grounded out there.

Oh, is it spring break? Is that why the library was locked yesterday?

• Way too much to get done today
• Have to finish my Neapolitan lesson plan
• Do laundry
• Pack for my trip to the cabin, which now includes taking half of my studio equipment with me so I can do my teaching demo from camp tomorrow before our quarterly meeting

Sitting in DFW AA Flagship Lounge (very nice). On my way to Germany to party with Geoff Tate and his band for a week. Then off to Basel Switzerland to sight see. Two week away from home. Longest trip ever.

Trying to get the elk fever going. Maybe do some glassing this afternoon. Elk hunting with the Prius lol!

Leeman said:

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Sitting in DFW AA Flagship Lounge (very nice). On my way to Germany to party with Geoff Tate and his band for a week. Then off to Basel Switzerland to sight see. Two week away from home. Longest trip ever.

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Day four of back pain. It's not as bad today as it's been. I can sit comfortably, which is a very nice improvement. Makes my remote computer work much more pleasant.

The fleas are back on poor Callie. I've had to give her another CapStar. She has not reacted well to either of the first two I've given her. The first one made me concerned. Her reaction was much milder the second time (Tuesday). It's been about five minutes since I've given her the last one. I'm giving Lucy Cat CapStars at the same times, but she's not had any reaction to them (knock on wood).

Benny was off from school and work today and has spent the day playing D&D with friends (he's a thief). When he gets back, he's getting to cleaning/vacuuming right away, so we can get the carpet powder down and stop this flea nonsense. Will wash all of the bedding tomorrow. He was supposed to clean last night.

What's the world coming to when an 18 yo wants to hang out with his friends instead of cleaning for his old man?!?

Fleas everywhere … no thanks.

We're down to one dumb rodent in our house, I can't wait to be pet free forever

You will lose that battle.

The Kitten Distribution System has heard your protest and is making plans.

My cats add a lot to my life, and it doesn't take a whole lot to care for them.

I'd always assumed that the fact they're indoor-only would protect them from fleas. Learned a lesson there.

View from my meeting at city hall this AM

maroon barchetta said:

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You will lose that battle.

The Kitten Distribution System has heard your protest and is making plans.

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No way. No pets ever again - a 13 and 16 year old human are enough

We're 7 years into 'starter pet' guinea pigs. One croaked last year, waiting on the other one. Guess who is the primary caretaker of nonstop pooping rodents and produce runs twice a week?

Green2Maroon said:

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Costco has car batteries. I got a new one for the Tacoma for $129. The AGM version is $179 I think.

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Even better, that battery, tires, fluids, and wipers is likely all you've had to do to that Tacoma. My 2020 just hit 100,000 without a hitch - still extended the warranty another 40k.

Your boy is 13?!?!?

chiken said:

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Your boy is 13?!?!?

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Heh yeah … it's a wild time

B-1 83 said:

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Green2Maroon said:

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Costco has car batteries. I got a new one for the Tacoma for $129. The AGM version is $179 I think.

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Even better, that battery, tires, fluids, and wipers is likely all you've had to do to that Tacoma. My 2020 just hit 100,000 without a hitch - still extended the warranty another 40k.

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I wish you were correct about that. I have it in the shop for a new front differential, steering rack, left front CV axle, and a wheel bearing assembly.