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[CitizenBBN]

Cool feed. Some funny ones in there.

[blueboss]

The French drain in between my house and garage that was supposed to be installed last spring, finally got put in this week.

Since it’s now the dry season, I have to water twice a day for the next 2-3 weeks to get the grass to grow, right before it’s goes dormant for the winter.

Muddy mess…


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[KSRBEvans]

I read something about Florida having its first congressional elections this fall for the new congressional districts it got after the 2020 census, and it got me curious about where it was in 1960.

Answer: Florida had the same number of electoral votes as...Kentucky:

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Air conditioning is a great thing.

[CitizenBBN]

I will have to find it, but it was a poll to rank the greatest inventions in human history. It was by Americans.

Needless to say voters in the south voted for air conditioning really hard. It came in well over some pretty important things like air flight, etc. lol.

[blueboss]

French drain installation completed, rigorous watering campaign is starting to yield grass just ahead of potential first frost tonight.


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[CitizenBBN]

Two words: Astro turf.

or is it just one word? Astroturf.

Either way, think plastic.

[blueboss]

Cold start today in the upper 30’s, going to be close to 80 on Tuesday.

My new grass dodged a possible freeze.


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[Darrell KSR]

Toes are cold. Thinking about taking a midnight shower to warm up.

[blueboss]

We’ve been through close to freezing for lows along with snow showers, with highs in the 40’s.

Now we’re looking at rising temps, highs in the upper 70’s and low 80’s this weekend.

…got my flu shot.


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[dan_bgblue]

Had the final Covid booster and flue shot first of thiis month. Found out yesterday that my plans for a pneumonia shot were unnecessary. I was told that I had gotten both pneumonia vaccines and I was set for the rest of my life. I thought, wow how cool is that.

[blueboss]

This month has flown by…


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[Darrell KSR]

Number of days exercised in October through 23 days: -0-

[blueboss]

Number of days exercised in October through 23 days: -0-

The extent of my exercise has been physical therapy/ torture for the shoulder. Obviously a lot of upper body resistance stuff…now all I need to do is add cardio, and quit buy ice cream and cookies.


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[Darrell KSR]

It's not an excuse, but I have been traveling every week for 1-2 days minumum since late August, had my FIL visiting all last week (Bham to Jackson Saturday, then to New Orleans and back to Bham Sunday) and just trying to do some work in between.

I'm going to start back walking and get back to slow jogging but trying to increase distance, rather than time.

Oh... I have gained 5.2 pounds, too.

[blueboss]

It's not an excuse, but I have been traveling every week for 1-2 days minumum since late August, had my FIL visiting all last week (Bham to Jackson Saturday, then to New Orleans and back to Bham Sunday) and just trying to do some work in between.

I'm going to start back walking and get back to slow jogging but trying to increase distance, rather than time.

Oh... I have gained 5.2 pounds, too.

Me too (5lbs)


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[Darrell KSR]

Got another good deal on a Hertz rental car yesterday.

One day, all taxes and charges included, $43.84.

544 miles driven, 40.4 mpg the entire trip.

13 gallons of gas purchased. 2022 Nissan Altima used regular gas, which I got at $3.199.

My car is a SUV that uses premium gas only and is 17.5 mpg on highway at the same speed. Gas price is usually about $0.80 per gallon higher.

Rough math, I would have used 31 gallons at $4 per gallon (likely more) for $124 in gas.

Actual gas cost was $41.60.

I saved $82.40 in gas cost. Forget 544 more miles on my car, wear and tear, tires, etc.

Now, I do enjoy driving my car more, usually. But for Q quick trip up and down the interstate?

Paid me to rent a car.

[blueboss]

The war on leaves has officially started. I expect the campaign to last past November and into December.

I have two large maples, and I am surrounded by old growth oaks.

One maple is at 50%, the other is still summer green.

Oaks are oaks… they’ll be dropping through December, unless we get a big blow.

Pretty good line moving through today, should wipe out the maple and jump start three or four oaks.


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[KSRBEvans]

Customer calls 911 over "pink" barbecue:

https://www.newsobserver.com/living/...268178227.html

(It's supposed to be pink--smoke ring and all that.)

[Darrell KSR]

What a crazy story. I'm surprised the woman even doubled down on her position, agreeing to an interview. What a nut.

[blueboss]

https://clydecoopersbbq.com/menus

Good looking BBQ menu… now I have a reason to go to Raleigh… get me some of that pink bbq.


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[dan_bgblue]

https://clydecoopersbbq.com/menus

Good looking BBQ menu… now I have a reason to go to Raleigh… get me some of that pink bbq.


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This from a frequent NC visitor, their barbcue is nothing to write home about if one is used to KY, AL, KS, or TX cue. Do not try to order a side of slaw in NC. They will look at you like you had 2 heads and say, a side of slaw with a very quizzical look on their face. If you say yes they will nod and turn away. Whey you get your order, their is a catsup cup full of slaw on your tray. The only way they serve slaw in NC is ON the sandwich, and most places do not sell it without it being on a bun.

[Darrell KSR]

Before and after headlight restoration on my wife's 2009 Honda Odyssey. Pretty pleased with that today.

[dan_bgblue]

Professionally done or do it yourself? I need to erase 170,000 miles worth of bugs and dust specks. Just have not jumped into the fire to give it a try

[Darrell KSR]

I spent about an hour this afternoon doing it myself, Dan. You know it's foolproof if I can do it by hand, no tools.

I'm sure there are many products that will work, but this is what I used.

SYLVANIA - Headlight Restoration Kit - 3 Easy Steps to Restore Sun Damaged Headlights With Exclusive UV Block Clear Coat, Light Output and Beam Pattern Restored, Long Lasting Protection https://a.co/d/cv4inZc

[Darrell KSR]

I will be repeating it on my daughter's CRV and my SUV too, but this needed it badly, so I thought I would try with it first.

[dan_bgblue]

Thanks Darrell. Do you recall how many different grits of sandpaper you used?

[Darrell KSR]

Dan, I actually got the full kit and it came with everything, including the sandpaper. But they used wet 400, 1000 and 2000 for the 3 steps for each.

The steps were pretty simple.

First clean and dry the Headlight. Then spray on the activator for 30 seconds, rinse off. Then the 3 grits of sandpaper, wetting liberally, 5 minutes for each. Then rubbing compound for 5 minutes, rinse and dried. Then activator again, same thing. Rinse off, dry. Then apply clear coat.

[dan_bgblue]

Thanks again.

[BigBluePappy]

They look amazing.

[Catfan73]

Pretty snow this morning. I actually kind of like snow when it’s warm enough to melt off the roads but cold enough to stay a little while on the trees and grass.