Good morning!!!!

[rswyan]

The deer were back under the solar panels yesterday, laying right on top of the deer repellent I'd spread the day before. Maybe I'm supposed to wet it down? I'll have to dig up the instructions, or maybe file for a refund.

Just curious - what repellent was it ?

 

[PJSprog]

We are having those same conversations. MD is high taxes, no gun rights, but yet pretty and generally low crime in the country. I would like to move to the farm in OH, wife not keen on it. We keep talking TN also, or southern VA.

We've at various times over the years talked about Arizona, Colorado (though, they've since removed themselves as a possibility), and Texas. Some closer to home ideas are Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri. Most seem much friendlier to their citizens than our current state.

Like you, and probably all states, once you get out of the bigger cities, Illinois is a pretty nice place with good people and low crime.

 

[sodamo]

67°F and no rain.

Same plan as yesterday, just pick up where I left off.

Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day

 

[ronjhall]

She is probably right.... about moving in general... why take on new expenses, high costs of services to build a new homestead, and 'start over' again. Everything here is paid in full. It will provide us the opportunity to go and see the country in the RV at our leisure.... I a beginning to believe in her thoughts of 'staying put'.

My wife and I decided that traveling with a Motorhome was better than selling our house. We got 12 years before her health made us stop. At times I worry about taking care of my place will be a problem as I get older.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Come on down!

We are considering waynesboro va area. That way we are still near her mom when she needs help. I want to be near skyline for hiking.

 

[Bird]

Hope that improves for you in (very) short order.



Been on baby aspirin for at least the last 7 years.

In addition to bleeding like a stuck pig at the drop of a hat, I noticed that I tend to bruise more easily as well.

AFAIC, it just goes with the territory at this point.

Sure sounds like me. It seems I can't even mow the yard anymore without having to stop and ask the wife to bring me a bandaid, or else I get blood all over my clothes; sometimes without even knowing I've broken the skin and started bleeding. And of course ugly bruises are just a fact of life.

 

[Bird]

We've at various times over the years talked about Arizona, Colorado (though, they've since removed themselves as a possibility), and Texas. Some closer to home ideas are Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri. Most seem much friendlier to their citizens than our current state.

Like you, and probably all states, once you get out of the bigger cities, Illinois is a pretty nice place with good people and low crime.

Over the years I've been in at least some part of every state but Hawaii. And while I've found something to like in every state, I was born in Oklahoma, lived most of my life in Texas, and the only other state in which I really thought I'd like to live is Arizona. We liked it so much that I seriously considered settling there. But now . . . . well, in spite of the rapidly growing over population, horrible traffic, and such, I reckon we'll be staying right here the rest of our lives.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Horrible traffic is everywhere.

 

[MoKelly]

Horrible traffic is everywhere.

To be honest, traffic here has been light ever since COVID. It’s picked up a little, but nothing like before the virus. We may be getting a little spoiled. Rare to have a traffic jam.

In Tampa, where we go often, traffic is unbelievable. It’s busy night and day!

MoKelly

 

[toppop52]

I like the NC sauce when in NC, but not my favorite, but still good. In AR they have minced pork sandwiches with slaw on that are really good. In general, any bbq is good.

At least one house destroyed in WV from this storm, and trees and wires down just south of my house. We never got much wind, just heavy rain. Total 3.57”, we did need rain.

True Eastern Carolina BBQ is dry rub with the vinegar based sauce added to taste and it will be served with coleslaw on it.