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I don't know if this is strictly a southern thing, or eastern U.S. or what but I've been hearing this odd sound outside for about a week. Sounds like how I would imagine a ufo hovering about may sound. It NEVER stops.....should be in an old Hitchcock movie or something where someone slowly goes bonkers. Come to find out it is the love call of the 13 year cicadas. I guess after 13 years of waiting they're 'in the mood'. Evidently this will last until they find a partner, consumate the relationship and then promptly die. At least they'll die happy. 
Wish I had a lobster roll to take my mind off the noise. Like the grinch complaining about the noise coming from the little who people on Christmas morning.
Wish I had a lobster roll to take my mind off the noise. Like the grinch complaining about the noise coming from the little who people on Christmas morning.
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FaD, I love the sound of cicadas. Forms the back drop of summer sounds in August. We get the 17 year cicadas and then the usual kinds every year. The 17 year ones are black with scarlet eyes. Every hatch cycle their numbers dwindle with insecticide leaching into the soil as they await their emergence.
I'm up from dozing. Solarion, I attest to getting lots of rest is you can and plenty of fluids. Sorry you've caught "the bug".
I was pondering what newpage posted. I think cheeky I don't drink is great. We read what are called " the promises " after my meeting this morning and I like the line "we no longer regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it" to me shows my battle scars and what makes me the person I am today. I'm strong. I fought hard and I'm still capable of fighting. I'm not knocked out of the game. Sober warriors.
The Wolf likes the rabbit? Fricasseed?
Little miss Ruby went into her room when I laid down and is now curled peacefully on her bed. Oops, spoke too soon. Back in action.
I'm up from dozing. Solarion, I attest to getting lots of rest is you can and plenty of fluids. Sorry you've caught "the bug".
I was pondering what newpage posted. I think cheeky I don't drink is great. We read what are called " the promises " after my meeting this morning and I like the line "we no longer regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it" to me shows my battle scars and what makes me the person I am today. I'm strong. I fought hard and I'm still capable of fighting. I'm not knocked out of the game. Sober warriors.
The Wolf likes the rabbit? Fricasseed?
Little miss Ruby went into her room when I laid down and is now curled peacefully on her bed. Oops, spoke too soon. Back in action.
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The similarity of Freedom1982 to Cicadas on their 13 year cycle nothwithstanding, this part of his Post caused the One Hit Wonder Tune linked below to pop into my Head. The workings of my Scotch-sotted Brain, eh?
'Going to go all the way this time round.'
Bravo! In case that needs to be said. Kudos also to the Early Stage Sober Rovers joining this not-boring Weekender Soiree.
Dear Ole Dad and Mom have been gone for a few years now. In a space-saving, 'stacked' configuration reminiscent of Burial in Japan, they both occupy a single Plot in a huge Military Cemetery. Sort of an Eternal Variation on their side-by-side Recliners in the Family Room.-) Back when my Parents adopted me, there were onerous and invasive Hoops to jump through to 'qualify'. Guano we would never tolerate today. A Social Worker went through their Trash, unannounced. They were looking for evidence of Questionable Moral Standards, like empty Beer Bottles.
No irony there. Nope.
- 'Let's Go All The Way' ~ Sly Fox -
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'Going to go all the way this time round.'
Bravo! In case that needs to be said. Kudos also to the Early Stage Sober Rovers joining this not-boring Weekender Soiree.
Dear Ole Dad and Mom have been gone for a few years now. In a space-saving, 'stacked' configuration reminiscent of Burial in Japan, they both occupy a single Plot in a huge Military Cemetery. Sort of an Eternal Variation on their side-by-side Recliners in the Family Room.-) Back when my Parents adopted me, there were onerous and invasive Hoops to jump through to 'qualify'. Guano we would never tolerate today. A Social Worker went through their Trash, unannounced. They were looking for evidence of Questionable Moral Standards, like empty Beer Bottles.
No irony there. Nope.
- 'Let's Go All The Way' ~ Sly Fox -
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Gilmer and I both happen to like cicadas. I seem to recall that from a weekend thread last summer. They're cool.
Chicken wings just popped into the oven. Son sent me a video attached to a text reminding me to bring boatloads of his trinkets to grandma's to play with. One way to remind me.
Chicken wings just popped into the oven. Son sent me a video attached to a text reminding me to bring boatloads of his trinkets to grandma's to play with. One way to remind me.
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Well this makes me feel sad.
I'm having a huge clean-out. In a box of papers from several years ago I came across a few old shopping receipts. On one of them in particular I had bought a bottle of vodka among other things at 11:42 am.
I NEVER have to feel this way again.
Everything went into the bin.
I'm having a huge clean-out. In a box of papers from several years ago I came across a few old shopping receipts. On one of them in particular I had bought a bottle of vodka among other things at 11:42 am.
I NEVER have to feel this way again.
Everything went into the bin.
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A quick hello to the weekender crew. Getting ready to wash vehicles after a costco run. Ask me, go ahead. Did I get anything that wasn't on my list? Nope, I didn't have a list but I did need disposable razors and pit stop. The other $350 spent was for bonus items. The freezer and fridge were empty tho... Either we eat deer meat every day for the next couple months or I break down and get her "real food". She'll never make it as a vegetarian.
rock on you lobster fans... Ruby, a hair style suggestion for you. You definitely don't need a hat with one of these.
That 70s porn star mustache really works for Fred.
rock on you lobster fans... Ruby, a hair style suggestion for you. You definitely don't need a hat with one of these.
That 70s porn star mustache really works for Fred.
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From 80 to 55 is quite the drop there Weas. That was us last week. It's around 50 now and dripping.
At my parents with kids. Brother and his family are here. Boys screeching upstairs. Women and girls laying around the living room while my mother watches the Cubs game. Whoops, switched to the White Sox game. There are people at the game which is here.
At my parents with kids. Brother and his family are here. Boys screeching upstairs. Women and girls laying around the living room while my mother watches the Cubs game. Whoops, switched to the White Sox game. There are people at the game which is here.
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Tetra, don't feel sad. You chucked the paperwork and you aren't buying vodka at all any more. You are blossoming into a person you weren't when you still were drinking. Would you have made those changes if you hadn't had an alcohol issue? But you're growing far beyond that.
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I like the sound of cicadas as it reminds me of warmth, same with frogs. Don't hear any of either here
I am such a peasant that I had to Google "feathery fascinator" Cool
Another street (not my photo this time). This street is even closer than the other Bacon Street. Must be a lot of bacon fanciers I guess
I am such a peasant that I had to Google "feathery fascinator" Cool
Another street (not my photo this time). This street is even closer than the other Bacon Street. Must be a lot of bacon fanciers I guess
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