Good morning!!!!

[ronjhall]

Drew, problem with seniors is reaction to the start of a fall is not the same as younger people. I see it in myself when doing everyday things. Then add what we do during the holidays. More chances to have that injury causing fall. Person that fell yesterday is 83.

 

[wngsprd]

38 going to 45.

Ron, at first I was worried that you meant you fell...glad not, and sorry for him.

Ran the tractor long enough to run the last of the cut firewood to the splitter and to the pallet. Then took a EOY dump run and hike to the river.

 

[wngsprd]

This leaf was really dancing as water tickled it back and forth.

 

[Helogabals]

Happy New year !

That cold is here, forecast was not wrong.

About midnight. Here even such simple thing as arrival of NY have some issues.
You have to know background.
For russians, let's say more precise - citizens of russia, NY is most important festive of year. For us, Christian world it is Christmas, here in North EU also Midsummer. For Catholic world - also All Saints.

But 1/4 of citizens of russia are Muslims. So they dont care about Christmas.
Then they still have heritage from SU - significant part of people there are atheists - they dont care either. Even here it is very common that russians are buying Xmas trees at 30-31/12. They call it not Xmas tree, but New Year tree.
Big part of believers are orthodox. Those guys have their own calendar, they celebrate Christmas, but two weeks later.
Obviously there are part of russian citizens which has adapted Western Church, too. I would say - 1/4.
But anyway, as you can see, there are not one dominant group.
But NY is kinda universal - festival for everybody. OK, not really for orthodox, but they turn blind eye. Apart of 09. May, New Year is most important event of the year. And they celebrate it like there will be no tomorrow

Our russians used to celebrate arrival of NY two times. First - Moscow time - 23:00 and then again 00:00. Those fireworks at 23:00 was kind of symbol of failed integration policy. But not any more. Political leaders was rather strict - fireworks before 00:00 will be considered as support for russia. That is criminal offense now
We were out at 23:00, melting tin. There was some fireworks at 23:00, but almost nothing.
So New year arrived smooth and nice


Here is booked space for some wishes

Let's rock'n'roll !

 

[NHBX]

Good morning and Happy New Year!

26° now highs in the mid 30’s and partly cloudy today. NW winds 5-10 mph.

No plans for today just take it easy.

Enjoy your day everyone
Stay safe

 

[KilroyJC]

Happy New year !

That cold is here, forecast was not wrong.

About midnight. Here even such simple thing as arrival of NY have some issues.
You have to know background.
For russians, let's say more precise - citizens of russia, NY is most important festive of year. For us, Christian world it is Christmas, here in North EU also Midsummer. For Catholic world - also All Saints.

But 1/4 of citizens of russia are Muslims. So they dont care about Christmas.
Then they still have heritage from SU - significant part of people there are atheists - they dont care either. Even here it is very common that russians are buying Xmas trees at 30-31/12. They call it not Xmas tree, but New Year tree.
Big part of believers are orthodox. Those guys have their own calendar, they celebrate Christmas, but two weeks later.
Obviously there are part of russian citizens which has adapted Western Church, too. I would say - 1/4.
But anyway, as you can see, there are not one dominant group.
But NY is kinda universal - festival for everybody. OK, not really for orthodox, but they turn blind eye. Apart of 09. May, New Year is most important event of the year. And they celebrate it like there will be no tomorrow

Our russians used to celebrate arrival of NY two times. First - Moscow time - 23:00 and then again 00:00. Those fireworks at 23:00 was kind of symbol of failed integration policy. But not any more. Political leaders was rather strict - fireworks before 00:00 will be considered as support for russia. That is criminal offense now
We were out at 23:00, melting tin. There was some fireworks at 23:00, but almost nothing.
So New year arrived smooth and nice


Here is booked space for some wishes

Let's rock'n'roll !

Ok, gotta ask:

Why were you melting tin an hour before midnight on NYE?

 

[KilroyJC]

Good Morning!

God has given us another chance to get it right (or at least not screw up too badly).

32.2F going into 50s, sunny day forecasted.

Dogs had a good walk, I also tapped 5 black walnut trees for making syrup, food prep all done for Dinner at mom’s later, roast will go in oven around 10am.

I hope everyone has a Happy Healthy Safe Prosperous Blessed New Year!

 

[NHBX]

Ok, gotta ask:

Why were you melting tin an hour before midnight on NYE?

Maybe this?

Get a glimpse of your future with this Finnish New Year's Eve tradition

The casting of tin is an age-old Finnish New Year's Eve tradition that can give you a glance of what the upcoming year holds

www.voguescandinavia.com

 

[NHBX]

Thomas - only 77 more days until spring!

 

[Looking4new]

Good morning, the low is 17 and the high to 21°F. Wind NE 2 mph. 30% chance of flurries.

2 spare (new) sump pumps in the basement where they will live until the current 'spare' dies. It seems to be working the way it should, so time will tell.

Plans for today = none.

Happy New Year, all.