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Big Red – It Wets the Whistle
I have never been a soda pop drinker. It’s the carbonation; I don’t like it. I’ve tried Dr. Pepper, Coke, Pepsi (blech!), Sprite, 7Up, MtnDew and a few others. It doesn’t matter the flavor, I don’t like it. However, I’ve always enjoyed a Big Red, which is available only in the Lone Star State; it’s a Texas “thing”, much like Blue Bell Ice Cream. Anyway, once I moved to Nevada Big Red was no longer an option, but it didn’t much bother me. Like I said, I’m not a soda pop finatic. When I was in Texas last month, I was at my favorite BBQ joint and in the cooler…
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Here’s Wishing You the Best of Birthdays!
Outlaw: You’re my longest running member, and yes, I do mention that often because it’s pretty damn amazing. We have celebrated many anniversaries over the years, but yours is one of my favorites! YOU are the reason to celebrate today and my biggest wish for you is that you know how special you are to me and to the community. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of celebrating today. Go out and eat cake, enjoy a good cigar and enjoy your day! Here is wishing you the happiest of days!
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Happy Birthday to the Luckiest Survivor of Hair Brained Ideas Concerning Fireworks and Large Machines!
Can you guess who’s celebrating another anniversary of his birthday? If you’ve spent time with me on VNALive, then you’ve probably guess HotNFriskie. Although he’s been absent for some time, he’s still around and we keep in touch from time to time. I’ll admit, I’ve become the worst at staying in touch but still keep tabs on those that have somewhat disappeared from the LIVE world that has connected us all. Please join me in wishing Friskie a very happy birthday! He’s a walking danger to himself, yet always walks away mostly unscathed and for that, I am very thankful for. Friskie- you are missed, but glad you’re doing well…
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October in the Rear View Mirror
Oh goodness, October was a cluster fuck of travel and visiting family, but what an amazing month it was! I started the month off by visiting my family in the midwest, and it was an amazing visit. My second trip to see them this year and I plan on making a habit to visit them at least once a year. I haven’t always been close to family, but as I’ve gotten older and found happiness in life, I realize it’s time.. so, it’s up to me to make certain I stay connected and have no regrets. I was home for 4 days, which was long enough to give Abby hugs,…
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Another Day Worth Celebrating!
Today is one of my favorite days! It’s a day worthy of acknowledging the anniversary of a birthday! Today is a good day for a good day! Although he may not appreciate that mention, and he might be somewhat embarrassed, I cannot go through the day without sending out a big shout out to my UK friend. Yes, it’s true, there are a few that might fit this category, but only one with a birthday. Happy birthday, friend! I hope it’s everything you hope, need and desire. Today is a good day.
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October is a Fun Month
The weather starts changing, the season moves from summer into fall and people start drinking their pumpkin spiced whatever and many are getting excited for Halloween. October is such a feel good month. For us, we’ve got a busy one, but really that’s nothing unusual these days. I’m out of town starting Friday evening, for 5 days, getting back just in time to pack for a 10 day journey, leaving Abby at her cousins house. She’ll be excited for a few days, then sad, which is always heartbreaking, but she’s loved and I know she’ll be fine. Even though she will be missing her people. So, hello October! I’m excited,…
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It is Officially Windsor Day
Well here we are again, another trip around the sun and another “Windsor Day” to experience and appreciate. Last year it was decided during VNALive that the anniversary of Dwwindsor’s birthday become known as Windsor Day. Thankfully I’ve got Adam, who has the memory of an elephant, to remind me of this on Monday when I made mention of todays special guest. Dwwindsor himself. Yeah, that guy. The Chief Button Pusher and Bloviator. Dwwindsor, no matter where you may find yourself, I hope that it’s an amazing day and that you know just how much of an impact that you’ve made on the world, especially the residents of Windsor Castle.…
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Today is Worthy of Celebrations!
You know that I love birthday’s, everyone except for mine, that is, and many years ago Red asked that I make no mention of his. However, that changed several years ago when he talked about it during one of my VNALive hours. Just the fact he mentioned it voided out his request from years prior. So, if you would, please join me in wishing Big Texas Red a very happy birthday! It’s a good day for a birthday and worth of celebrations! He’s heading south to go to a Brazilian Steakhouse, which has turned into a tradition for him and his anniversary of his birthday. Happy birthday, Red- you are…
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Shopping and Planting
I am taking the weekend off from site work and cam, and plan to go shopping tomorrow for stuff and then Sunday I want to go to a nursery to get a few bushes. It’s something I had hoped to do in the spring but we were busy and not home much, so I didn’t want to plant and have it die before the heat set in. I was worried it might be too late to plant before winter hits, but apparently in our zone, the fall is a great time to get them established before going dormant. I’m looking forward to it, plus I have a fungus eating our…
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To Instant Pot or Not
MtnMan had an instant pot before I moved in, and I’ve said for 5 years now that I need to try that damn thing, but when I look at it, it’s way too complex for me so I use the crockpot instead. Three weeks ago I decided enough of that malarky. I’m using it! I chose ribs for my first trial. I say trial because I’m not sold on it. I mean, it was the latest craze several years ago, but I don’t get it, honestly. I just don’t get it. My first experience was an utter fucking disaster. First off, it took me several minutes to force the lid…