If this weekend was like others - Weekenders 29 May - 01 June 2020
" - That was my first thought as well.
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All this talk of Squirrels and The Afterlife made me think of this one -
'Hell' ~ Squirrel Nut Zippers
Classic Animation re-imagined from the 1929 Disney Short Silly Symphony.
We just got a Federal 'Stimulus' Check for $2,600-, so I'll probably order in some of those Sauna Pants that PhoenixJ linked the Ad for last Weekenders ;-) After that, we figger the rest of the Money should reside in our Bank Account for now. Some Fiscal Rainy Days are likely ahead during which that Money might come in handy.
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Leigh, regarding some future Celebration for MesaMate. I think/hope we'll make it out to the beloved California Coast later this Summer in the RV Trailer while avoiding People and their Cooties. We're getting our safe routines down. Like, Dining In for Fine Trailer Cuisine vs. going out. Especially since we practice 'Safe Six' to stay clear of others, and can shop off-peak. Occasional challenges around here in The Land Of The Mask-Impaired have simplified when to Shop. Or not...
All this talk of Squirrels and The Afterlife made me think of this one -
'Hell' ~ Squirrel Nut Zippers
Classic Animation re-imagined from the 1929 Disney Short Silly Symphony.
We just got a Federal 'Stimulus' Check for $2,600-, so I'll probably order in some of those Sauna Pants that PhoenixJ linked the Ad for last Weekenders ;-) After that, we figger the rest of the Money should reside in our Bank Account for now. Some Fiscal Rainy Days are likely ahead during which that Money might come in handy.
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Leigh, regarding some future Celebration for MesaMate. I think/hope we'll make it out to the beloved California Coast later this Summer in the RV Trailer while avoiding People and their Cooties. We're getting our safe routines down. Like, Dining In for Fine Trailer Cuisine vs. going out. Especially since we practice 'Safe Six' to stay clear of others, and can shop off-peak. Occasional challenges around here in The Land Of The Mask-Impaired have simplified when to Shop. Or not...
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It’s the simple and safe life here, too, MesaMan. The riskiest we have been is picking up pre-paid take-out pizza at a designated time and popping it back into our oven to reheat. It tasted so delicious and was such a treat.
We took sandwiches and fruit to a secluded area in the dunes one evening and enjoyed the sunset and stargazing - it was also a treat.
We took sandwiches and fruit to a secluded area in the dunes one evening and enjoyed the sunset and stargazing - it was also a treat.
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I enjoyed that video of the squirrels, especially the careful analysis of what happens to a catapulted squirrel. We gave up on bird feeders because of squirrels (we have red Douglas Squirrels or "Chickarees" here). And I just gave up on painting on account of yellow jackets or paper wasps or whatever are those things that sting and have a nest right where I need to paint. Mrs. CF has kindly run to the hardware store for bug spray (one of those cans that shoots from ten feet away). Will spray them later on when they have settled down, then try to finish painting the dormer tomorrow.
The County requires masks in businesses and public places, but I saw some (apparently) tourists in town the other day without masks, looking for an open shop. I doubt any store owners would deny entry to potential customers. Many of the stores on Main Street have shuttered permanently.
Stay sober and safe, everyone!
The County requires masks in businesses and public places, but I saw some (apparently) tourists in town the other day without masks, looking for an open shop. I doubt any store owners would deny entry to potential customers. Many of the stores on Main Street have shuttered permanently.
Stay sober and safe, everyone!
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I'm sorry for your loss Hawkeye and Kaily.
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Guys the mods and admins have decided that discussion on the current state of affairs in MN is outside the scope of this forum and posts have been removed in other threads because members have told us they feel triggered.
I understand that some of you guys live there, and that many more of us are viscerally affected by events like this but for SR to keep doing what we do we have to fall back to the rules.
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Welcome to Weekenders Zombie79!
Congratulations on 48 hours travelling.
Sorry about Matilda Kaily, I had been wondering why you didn't mention her.
Excellent video Cityboy, squirrels are incredible athletes and extremely tenacious which is a good combo. As Kaily mentioned I once held a Squirrel Taste Test Challenge and hazlenuts were what they ate first, even ahead of macadamia nuts which are pricey in the UK.
Sending positive vibes to anyone affected by the events in Minneapolis. Staying sober and alert would seem more important than ever.
Congratulations on 48 hours travelling.
Sorry about Matilda Kaily, I had been wondering why you didn't mention her.
Excellent video Cityboy, squirrels are incredible athletes and extremely tenacious which is a good combo. As Kaily mentioned I once held a Squirrel Taste Test Challenge and hazlenuts were what they ate first, even ahead of macadamia nuts which are pricey in the UK.
Sending positive vibes to anyone affected by the events in Minneapolis. Staying sober and alert would seem more important than ever.
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Not sure if I've mentioned before, when we lived in town my wife planted some catnip in the plant bed just outside the window from our bedroom. We could hear the cats howling through the night and in the morning it would be beaten down. It didn't last too long and she didn't plant it again. I could imagine a scene like andy's video through the night.
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That gif is slightly creepy.
Sober Saturday morning never gets old. Never.
I would have slept till noon and laid on the couch all day if this weekend was like other weekends (back then.) Now I'm up early and feeling great!
Sober Saturday morning never gets old. Never.
I would have slept till noon and laid on the couch all day if this weekend was like other weekends (back then.) Now I'm up early and feeling great!
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Yes.....the gif is slightly creepy and I also would have slept late and done nothing with the day.
Today.....I have done loads of laundry and gardening and washed my filthy car. And it is only 1pm. So nice.
Today.....I have done loads of laundry and gardening and washed my filthy car. And it is only 1pm. So nice.
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I was a young child in grade school when I, and my classmates, watched the launch of the first American into space. The difference in visuals is exponentially better.
I cannot fathom how technically precise the operation must be order for the newly orbiting ship to meet and connect with the ISS. My simple brain cannot begin to grasp.
I cannot fathom how technically precise the operation must be order for the newly orbiting ship to meet and connect with the ISS. My simple brain cannot begin to grasp.
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