buckeyefarmer
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I’m a lucky one also.
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I’m a lucky one also.
PJSprog
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Interesting development in the STL area this morning. Two Academy Sports stores 40 miles apart on opposite sides of the metro area had simultaneous smash-n-grab attempts in the wee small hours of the morning. They drove vehicles into the front of the stores to gain access. Just a few days ago, someone did the same thing to rob a small gun store in Edwardsville, IL. Smash-n-grab certainly isn't a new thing, but coordinated attacks on multiple locations certainly is. One reported shots fired inside the store. Disturbing.
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Good Morning,
So on Monday I stop in at this community lunch in town. I have to set up the situation a bit.
A friend along with a number of volunteers, hosts this luncheon for the homelss community. It is a mid day ministry. I stop in when I can.
It is in the parking lot of a church near the downtown core
They have a 20 ft sea container to hold chairs, tables, covers, supplies.
Set up, take down, every Mon, Tues, Fri - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Several businesses and volunteers, donate coffee, baking, meals (soups, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salads, caseroles etc) ... quite a variety, changes ever time.
Anyway, I stopped in on Monday, and joined them all, I know many of the volunteers. I sat down on a stackable chair, had a old TV table beside me to hold the coffee, juice meal etc., and was served my lunch. On this occasion, a few minutes later at about 1 pm, some of the volunteers are starting to clean things up and put things away. While most people are still chatting, it is a bee hive of activity at that point, and I am just trying to stay out of the way, finish my meal, coffee.
I struggle to get up at the best of times and (unlike most people who just stand up) I have to use brute arm strength for leverage on my cane, a chair or whatever, and some precarious balance until I get my feet under me and balance. So I ain't moving quickly, but they are still there serving for the next half hour. I car ry on with things.
A volunteer gentleman (term used loosely) whom I do not know, got in my face about needing the table, cleaning up etc. He came to me 3x in about 2 minutes and was pretty frustrated with me for holding up his agenda. There was no need to rush, lots of time left. I managed to get up after the 3rd time, and perhaps he saw my cane, the struggle etc, or was told by someone else - well, 10 min later he came back to APOLOGIZE, I assured him that things were fine, all good. I'm standing there holding my cane and the coffee (no lid) - I really can't move, my brain freezes in place, I need to finish the coffee before I can walk around. I need personal space, to adjust and balance etc, but he less than 2 feet away chatting with me. I'm almost falling over. I listen and deal with it.
With his apology he begins to expain that he is scarred from head to toe. I figured that it was a spiritual reference and that he was a sinner, needed Christ etc. I only knew that he was another Christian volunteer. I was not prepared for the story that followed - this guy is a LEGEND
I had heard the story before, but now I was meeting the man.
About 15 years ago, when he was in his 60s, he survived a very nearly fatal GRIZZLY bear attack. He arm wrestled the Grizzly, and killed it with his 5 inch pocket knife. TRUE. Amazing. Stabbed it numerous times with a pocket knife, did not wound it, killed it, on the spot. He says that the 3 cubs ate the momma within 2 days, as they were starving. Incredible story. He has the Grizzly taxidermied and mounted on the wall in his home. Visible reminder God is Good. He said that he asked that it be completed with several of the knofe wounds visible in the mount.
This guy "Grizzly Bob" is a LEGEND in this area. The body length scars are physical and spriitual. so what if he has a few quirks. All good.
So on Monday I stop in at this community lunch in town. I have to set up the situation a bit.
A friend along with a number of volunteers, hosts this luncheon for the homelss community. It is a mid day ministry. I stop in when I can.
It is in the parking lot of a church near the downtown core
They have a 20 ft sea container to hold chairs, tables, covers, supplies.
Set up, take down, every Mon, Tues, Fri - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Several businesses and volunteers, donate coffee, baking, meals (soups, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salads, caseroles etc) ... quite a variety, changes ever time.
Anyway, I stopped in on Monday, and joined them all, I know many of the volunteers. I sat down on a stackable chair, had a old TV table beside me to hold the coffee, juice meal etc., and was served my lunch. On this occasion, a few minutes later at about 1 pm, some of the volunteers are starting to clean things up and put things away. While most people are still chatting, it is a bee hive of activity at that point, and I am just trying to stay out of the way, finish my meal, coffee.
I struggle to get up at the best of times and (unlike most people who just stand up) I have to use brute arm strength for leverage on my cane, a chair or whatever, and some precarious balance until I get my feet under me and balance. So I ain't moving quickly, but they are still there serving for the next half hour. I car ry on with things.
A volunteer gentleman (term used loosely) whom I do not know, got in my face about needing the table, cleaning up etc. He came to me 3x in about 2 minutes and was pretty frustrated with me for holding up his agenda. There was no need to rush, lots of time left. I managed to get up after the 3rd time, and perhaps he saw my cane, the struggle etc, or was told by someone else - well, 10 min later he came back to APOLOGIZE, I assured him that things were fine, all good. I'm standing there holding my cane and the coffee (no lid) - I really can't move, my brain freezes in place, I need to finish the coffee before I can walk around. I need personal space, to adjust and balance etc, but he less than 2 feet away chatting with me. I'm almost falling over. I listen and deal with it.
With his apology he begins to expain that he is scarred from head to toe. I figured that it was a spiritual reference and that he was a sinner, needed Christ etc. I only knew that he was another Christian volunteer. I was not prepared for the story that followed - this guy is a LEGEND
I had heard the story before, but now I was meeting the man.
About 15 years ago, when he was in his 60s, he survived a very nearly fatal GRIZZLY bear attack. He arm wrestled the Grizzly, and killed it with his 5 inch pocket knife. TRUE. Amazing. Stabbed it numerous times with a pocket knife, did not wound it, killed it, on the spot. He says that the 3 cubs ate the momma within 2 days, as they were starving. Incredible story. He has the Grizzly taxidermied and mounted on the wall in his home. Visible reminder God is Good. He said that he asked that it be completed with several of the knofe wounds visible in the mount.
This guy "Grizzly Bob" is a LEGEND in this area. The body length scars are physical and spriitual. so what if he has a few quirks. All good.
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daugen
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back from PT and food shopping.
Now into grubby clothes.
Called Tinsmans lumberyard, they have polystyrene (?) insulated boards, 2 feet by 8 feet, under 20 bucks a piece. So 60 bucks.
4x8 sheet at Lowes 20 dollars less but I'd have to take the trailer. I can sneak two foot wide boards into suv, they slide up between the front seats
on top of a towel.
So will drive up there this afternoon to pick up. Got the hose and plumbing parts.
Scaredy, take it slow and don't let others rattle you.
Now into grubby clothes.
Called Tinsmans lumberyard, they have polystyrene (?) insulated boards, 2 feet by 8 feet, under 20 bucks a piece. So 60 bucks.
4x8 sheet at Lowes 20 dollars less but I'd have to take the trailer. I can sneak two foot wide boards into suv, they slide up between the front seats
on top of a towel.
So will drive up there this afternoon to pick up. Got the hose and plumbing parts.
Scaredy, take it slow and don't let others rattle you.
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With my shoulder injury I am waiting with the Minisplit installation until it recovers some more. I have collected most of the tools to install it including vacuum pump and micron gauges. Ordered a Bosch SDS hammer drill yesterday factory reconditioned for an attractive price. Also decided to wait with some tree removals close to the house until shoulder gets better. In the meantime I will concentrate on grass mowing around the tree plantings and things I can do with the tractor and excavator. Also need to check on scheduled service for the Sprinter, pickup and other equipment. Doing a better job keeping lawn mower blades sharpened and balanced. Saves
diesel fuel with good blades.
diesel fuel with good blades.
daugen
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that blade is a thing of beauty. I love sharpening blades. Mine sure don't look that nice...
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We run into this all the time with my wife having rheumatoid arthritis and not moving well and especially getting up from low chairs and on top of that there are people that assume she is mentally handicapped as well. She is sharp as anything and gets a chuckle out it. Taking it with humor is the best way to handle it
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68°F and .06 inches rain.
This morning will be one of those lost in town. Sophie has ophthalmologist follow up. Will be interesting to hear his take on her report from the Az Dr. Then she has a Dentist appointment for 2 small cavities. I’ll be going to HD.
Got 1st coat of paint applied, 2nd coat this afternoon.
Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day
This morning will be one of those lost in town. Sophie has ophthalmologist follow up. Will be interesting to hear his take on her report from the Az Dr. Then she has a Dentist appointment for 2 small cavities. I’ll be going to HD.
Got 1st coat of paint applied, 2nd coat this afternoon.
Prayers for all
Be safe
Have a great day
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I' m thinking 3" pipe both sides mailbox about 4' down height of mailbox full of cement.
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69F few clouds here and there low humidity...great way to say good by to August.
Got nice 2+ hour soaking rain this morning,just wish it was 3 day event.
Short work day at pt. job than 2 stops for critter food,later today leave pickup at service tech 4 new all season sneaker and sensors....ouch.
Enjoy your day all.
Got nice 2+ hour soaking rain this morning,just wish it was 3 day event.
Short work day at pt. job than 2 stops for critter food,later today leave pickup at service tech 4 new all season sneaker and sensors....ouch.
Enjoy your day all.
