Good morning!!!!

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Review of GD's college plans and preparation did not go well. The application was filled out wrong resulting in minimum financial support, she missed deadlines for scholarships, did not save her money from after school work etc

She and our daughter needed this reality check for sure. Our financial support depends on them doing the right thing.
They left with a to-do list with weekly follow up

Sounds like my daughter.
She didn't have her HS send a transcript at the correct time. Then tried to hand deliver a transcript, only to be told "It has to come direct from the HS in the US mail"...
I told her to retake the SAT to try and score higher but she drug her feet giving excuses.

Now, she is working at Starbucks, and getting free online college from Arizona State U. But she seems in no hurry on that either, taking the summer off from classes. She's at that age where I can't tell her much. But I love her to bits. Most people have to find out things for themselves.

Hope all have a blessed day, prayers to our team members.

 

[Buppies]

61 high of 76 light rain this morning big storms possible this afternoon but think they jump us to our east.

Sorry about clean up again Thomas. I still have huge mess and my capabilities are limited. Working on steep hill sides not good.

Visit with Holly not good last night I am now the devil. Just got to remember one foot in front of the other.

You are doing the right thing m7040

Prayers for all silent or spoken our Country

 

[Popgadget]

Good Morning
51° and mostly cloudy. High in the upper 70’s with rain likely later in the day, possibly heavy with thunderstorms.

Yesterday’s trip to Palm beach didn’t go as planned. Our planned departure time was 3:30, we didn’t leave until 6:06,our departure time was pushed back twice due to ATC delays for weather and traffic in Florida.
We had already planned on bringing back two “stowaways” that we brought down on our empty leg on Friday.
We got a text from my copilots cousin on the way down, saying it was a long shot, but was there any chance he would be coming back from FL last night. She had no idea that we were on our way there when she asked.
At any rate, her daughter, son in law, grandson and SIL’s mother were in Palm Beach and the same delays that impacted us, canceled their airline flight home, leaving them stranded until Tuesday. So our return flight had 4 more passengers and lots of luggage.
Lots of lightning and weather, but we went around or over all of it. Landed at Philly uneventfully about 12:30, I met Zoe at the door around 2am.

Here’s a nice view of a UPS delivery vehicle we saw as we were climbing out over VA.

Today’s plan is to work on the pad for the shed, not much else planned.

 

[RedNeckGeek]

Good Morning!!!! 56F @ 5:00AM. Generally cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 61F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Looks like March is going out like a slightly damp lamb this year.

Speaking of lambs, anyone heard from Eric, the English sheepherder lately?

Thanks for the reminder on the hummingbirds, Happy. I cleaned out the fridge up north the last trip, bringing down a couple gallons of nectar. Need to dig out and hang a couple feeders down here to see what comes around.

Yesterday was tax day. Ended up underwitheld as usual, seems to get a little worse every year. Hate to make quarterly payments, but I may have to start doing it. Quality problem. Also looks like the file for the '23 taxes got corrupted and somehow I don't have a backup or even a paper copy. So I'll have to re-enter the data, like starting all over again. I was able to download a sheet from the IRS with the data, but it's not a 1040, more just like a list of numbers with cryptic labels. Might mean something to them, but not me.

While looking for paperwork, I found a scrap of paper on which was written the combination for a very old rolling floor safe that used to belong to my step grandfather. I had lost track of that combination more than fifteen years ago, but have been hanging on to the safe just in case I found it. The dial had gotten quite stiff, but I was able to get the door open. Nothing inside it but stale Ohio air.

In the same pile of paperwork was a stack of United States series EE savings bonds that I'd completely forgot about. One was still bearing interest, but the stack amounted to about $1500. Helps take the edge off the underwitholding.

Zillow says the old home listing has accumulated 590 views with over 200 of them from just yesterday. 48 folks saved a copy of the listing. First showing is today. Fingers crossed for a quick sale, but I'm not holding my breath.

Hope everyone's week gets started off on the right foot...

 

[ronjhall]

Good Morning!!!! 56F @ 5:00AM. Generally cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 61F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Looks like March is going out like a slightly damp lamb this year.

Speaking of lambs, anyone heard from Eric, the English sheepherder lately?

Thanks for the reminder on the hummingbirds, Happy. I cleaned out the fridge up north the last trip, bringing down a couple gallons of nectar. Need to dig out and hang a couple feeders down here to see what comes around.

Yesterday was tax day. Ended up underwitheld as usual, seems to get a little worse every year. Hate to make quarterly payments, but I may have to start doing it. Quality problem. Also looks like the file for the '23 taxes got corrupted and somehow I don't have a backup or even a paper copy. So I'll have to re-enter the data, like starting all over again. I was able to download a sheet from the IRS with the data, but it's not a 1040, more just like a list of numbers with cryptic labels. Might mean something to them, but not me.

While looking for paperwork, I found a scrap of paper on which was written the combination for a very old rolling floor safe that used to belong to my step grandfather. I had lost track of that combination more than fifteen years ago, but have been hanging on to the safe just in case I found it. The dial had gotten quite stiff, but I was able to get the door open. Nothing inside it but stale Ohio air.

In the same pile of paperwork was a stack of United States series EE savings bonds that I'd completely forgot about. One was still bearing interest, but the stack amounted to about $1500. Helps take the edge off the underwitholding.

Zillow says the old home listing has accumulated 590 views with over 200 of them from just yesterday. 48 folks saved a copy of the listing. First showing is today. Fingers crossed for a quick sale, but I'm not holding my breath.

Hope everyone's week gets started off on the right foot...

If what is seen on your listing is any indication of finding a buyer. It should not be listed long.

 

[FriendwithTractor]

Good Morning to All Who Celebrate! Currently 60° with rain and thunderstorms forecasted going to a high of 72°. Was wet when I left for work this morning.

I went over to Grandma's the night before I was going up to look at the land, went to show them the listing: PENDING

GRRRRR..... This has easily been the most frustrating experience of my life. Apparently if you don't move the same day, there's just no chance. Boss has kindly allowed me to take the day off when I find property again.

So, instead of the drive, I found myself sitting on the old Ford beating brush:

She looks pretty good for being older than me. While brush hogging, found the remains of a 6-pt buck. Now I understand why the dog was going ape every time we walked her by that area. So I'll have to deal with that at some point. Then up to the cabin to process some wood for grandma and aunt. Was rewarded with a good meal and a long walk. Farm boss wouldn't start, so I need to tear into that at some point. Maybe need to straight up replace the air filter?

Sunday, Grandma came by again for lunch and a walk. Dog was happy. Folks came back at around 4. Nephew apparently didn't sleep well, so no one slept well. They were happy, but tired.

Mainly plan on sitting out the storms, might get some brush hogging done later this week, put the buck in a sinkhole with the bucket and bury him. Need to look at the Farm Boss maybe this evening or the next.

Y'all Stay safe out there and be well!
Prayers for those ailing and recovering!

 

[kenmbz]

Morning all, 63 going to 76 and light rain.
Got the front bed raked and the mulch out.
Cleaned up all the old plant pots from last year.
Another 4 carts full of leaves and such.
Next to mulch the garden, once things dry out a bit.

Scotty - that's Drews Gravely with none other than Drew next to it.

Truck at garage waiting for new tires and inspection.

Sorry to hear Buppies, hoping things get better.

Be well,

 

[sodamo]

69°F and 0 rain

A beautiful sunny morning here, the kind that makes one just happy to be alive.

Nothing too strenuous planned. A bit of maintenance on Sophie’s BX. I should start mowing another area. Some clean up from weekend.

Happy hour in town this afternoon

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[PJSprog]

40°F and cloudy this morning, going up to 53° today.

Rained pretty much all weekend here. We had some rumbly stuff overnight Friday night, light rain all day Saturday, then more rough stuff off and on Sunday. No damage this time.

We get a couple of dry days today and tomorrow, then more rain for the next five days. Looks like the tractor is staying put for awhile.

I definitely miss Eric contributions here, RNG. His sense of humor has been quite entertaining over the years. He's been missing for awhile. Sure hope he's OK.

Good afternoon, gents.

 

[sodamo]

Sounds like my daughter.
She didn't have her HS send a transcript at the correct time. Then tried to hand deliver a transcript, only to be told "It has to come direct from the HS in the US mail"...
I told her to retake the SAT to try and score higher but she drug her feet giving excuses.

Now, she is working at Starbucks, and getting free online college from Arizona State U. But she seems in no hurry on that either, taking the summer off from classes. She's at that age where I can't tell her much. But I love her to bits. Most people have to find out things for themselves.

Hope all have a blessed day, prayers to our team members.

Hmmm, related to my granddaughter?
She is working Starbucks at Safeway, Doesn’t appear overly motivated. Oh well, we can hope and pray.