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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TOPPOP!

Crossing fingers it is a good one for you, Roy!

Major Bummer, Roy.

I think he was referring to a form of "playing doctor", only with "nurses". But I could be wrong.

77* at 0400, and going to 100*. Of course, no chance of rain here. :confused3:

Humans have become WAY TOO spoiled, and this proves it! I think there is a song about, radio blasting and windows rolled down, but since I am not into much of the music of the last 5-10 years, can't swear those are the words.

82* going to 99*

Yep, folks that live in the path tend to have "hurricane parties"! I know some that do in SE Texas! Of course, I'll bet we won't even get rain if a hurricane comes to teh Texas coast. :rolleyes:

It's been "severe clear" everywhere that I have been today. Not even a hint or a rumble about rain.

We could use a Cat 1 here for the rain!

Congrats, daugen! Enjoy the "test" drive.

80*, with 70% humidity, heading to 93*. At least they have increased our chance of rain to 40%!

daugen; From sports cars to tractors, everything should have the biggest engine offered! :D

daugen; I'd just be in love with the biggest engine, so wouldn't have to love the man more to agree to it! :laughing: See? Tractors are the answer, no matter the question!

What the world needs isn't more love, it is more TRACTORS! Maybe then, more people would THINK, and problems would be solved. I too get good thinking done on a tractor, and find it therapeutic. Small world, really.

I remember that commercial! Funny as could be! 77* going to 97* And, for now, they are saying we have a 30% chance of rain tomorrow and tomorrow night. X-fingers

Oh toppop, quit bragging! You just want to be called a tease too! :laughing:

Whichever one I enjoy drinking the most! Red wines have more sulfites, and cause more headaches, in susceptable individuals. I enjoy a really good Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or a nice imported German Riesling. All have benefits in my opinion! A good friend went through the breast cancer...

I'm with sseelhoff on thius one, JDgreen! If you have that photo, it must be from a past Springtime, and you are being a "tease" posting it here in July! :laughing:

As far as the wine issue: What those doing "studies" fail to realize, is that in plants, wines, etc., sometimes it is more than one ingredient, working synergistically, that is giving the benefits. Of course, pharmaceutical companies want to find one active ingredient and try to patent it and...

What's rain?

76* with 72% humidity. On the way to 100* Hot and sultry is here! Good mmorning, y'all!

Yes, the longer they are on the vine, the hotter they can get. I also find my peppers are hotter, in years that their growing temps are hotter. You can almost pick a Cayenne at any time, but I like to let them get at least 1.5-2 inches in length. They can actually be very good for the heart...

I'm late getting to this, but yes, daugen, those peppers are Cayenne. They are good even green, when they get to that size.

Roy: We call your "heat wave" Spring and Fall around here! :laughing: I hope that you get the hood crack stopped.

I am no expert, but that sounds more like a kidney issue. Potassium is what you need, when you are sweating, etc. It is one of the lost electrolytes, and will be in most things that are to prevent dehydration. Once kidneys begin to work at less than optimum performance, then they don't always...

If you are getting enough exercise, a banana should not run the glucose up much, at all, but you are the one checking your levels, so that is what you need to go by. Do they still make those electrolyte pills that we called "salt pills" years ago? I remember the football players in school...

Better break out the jacket with those night temps, toppop! :laughing:

Nope. Too many layers of clothes, and I get claustrophobic. And it doesn't take much to be too many layers. With a pair of shorts and a tank top, I can survive most of the summer heat. And can use the fireplace to keep the house warm enough in the winter, that I can wear sweat bottoms and...

I think when you are active and out in it all of the time, you acclimate more. We really have bocome spoiled to our modern conveniences. (Yes, myself included here!) If one was used to being in the fields all day, being under a tree's shade, with a breeze was almost like A/C. Kitchens were...

Larro; The set up looks really good! You got a bargain!

Thanks ever so kindly! :D

I posted a pic! :D

Does aeronautical engineering count?

On another note, if the rest of you see that same ad to the right hand side, that I do, I wonder why they have a pic of me there for "Tynon"! :confused:

I had one of those a few years ago. I am allergic to the local they used, so toughed it out. Can't say that it was pleasant, but was "tolerable", if you are good at mind over matter. Good luck!

'Cause then they'd probably say the same about me! :laughing:

I would say that is a very accurate description if you! :D

Wearing clothes is WAY overrated! :D

I figured one of you would say that, as soon as I hit "post"! I was not in the pens with the livestock, but rather walking outside the pens, putting feed over the fence for livestock! Why am I not surprised *YOU* are the one that caught that? :laughing:

Are you trying to get me banned from TBN? :confused3:

jinman; I passed on the rubber boots going out to the livestock this morning. I took a simple pleasure from childhood, and let the mud squish between my toes! :D Of course, took a little time to get feet clean enough to come back into the house, but was fun and welcome, nonetheless! :cloud9:

I have no doubt about that, toppop! :laughing:

:laughing: Now I have had another good laugh, this morning! Oh, the innuendos around here. :laughing: And I hear ya on the temps. We were hot and sultry last week, but are getting a break, for now!

OK, fine! Here is a pic. I am running behind the tree!

I did better, JDgreen227! I went running naked in the rain, so that I could enjoy every drop! :D

I've got an inch of rain in my rain guage that has collected since yesterday morning! Need a whole lot more, but am so thankful for what I got! Temps in the upper 60s this morning, going to a high in the upper 70s, and still a chance of rain for today! I am doing the happy dance here...

JDgreen227; Good to hear things are going well for you, and keeping you busy too!

Finished my pot of coffee, and will be heading to work soon! We hit triple digits yesterday. Summer has arrived in Texas, and we still need RAIN!

Depman; Congrats on the grandkids!

Thanks, Ron. I stand corrected. I forgot it is the 78 that is the Dreamliner, not the triple 7. In either case, I'll wait for the accident investigation. Usually takes the NTSB about 6 months to get a prelim. released.

jmurray; The 777 is relatively new to the airline fleets, so NO ONE has much time in *that* aircraft yet. If memory serves, this is the same aircraft thast was recently grounded (worldwide) for battery fires. Maybe something else has issues too. I think all would do well to wait for the...

Very nice, Roy! I know y'all are happy to be out there! Took you long enough to make the move! :laughing:

No sleepyhead here! I was on the 1050 at 0630, after tending to livestock! Managed to finish brush hogging the section I had to quit on yesterday, because I needed to get more diesel! Then I came in, picked the garden, and made zucchini bread. Put 5 loaves in teh freezer, and will eat on...

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I love salsa verde! I didn't know tomatillos did that well around here. Might have to plant some of those, next year!

daugen; Thanks for sharing the great news! You will both remain in prayer here.

I might just go ahead and get him on an appointment book. The lady vet here can book up a couple of weeks, (or more) in advance. I keep mine on a routine visit, about every 4-6 weeks. I think having them done regularly, keeps them feeling better, and like you, anything for the "furkids". I...

X2! A really great story, Newbury!

mossflower; It is good that your wife will meet. I also think it good if a pastor is present. It might keep the meeting productive, with emotions, frustrations and any anger in check. It will take productive meetings, to actually get things resolved, so that you both can move forward. Just...

300UGUY: You may think me weird, but I see an acupuncturist myself, for pain management. There is also a lady vet nearby that does acupuncture on animals. I have had her work on my older dogs, with pain issues, and have been very happy. Maybe there is a vet that does acupuncture near you...

JDgreen; I am glad that "life is wonderful"! Enjoy the ride! Have a great weekend, yourself!

daugen; You sure are getting served a lot of trials lately. Prayers that they find out what is wrong with your wife, and that they can "fix" it. Please update us, when you can.

65* with a predicted high of 85*! (Bet we get warmer than that!) Back to a Monday. Now to see if I can compress 5 days of work into 3!

daugen; I think I'd already be suffering severe claustrophobia, in that brace, so you are indeed patient. I know that you'll be thrilled when it comes off!

71* on the way to ONLY 90*, (We hope)! Maybe I can finish brush hogging the cattle pasture, before the cold beer starts calling to me today. And, if the weatherman isn't just joking with us, we should be in the upper 80s the rest of this week! Woohoo! Would be great for Texas in July, since...

That is so nice of you to help those that don't have any handyman skills, nor a handyman around, JDgreen.

sixdogs; Sorry that I missed this. Yes, many places in Texas usually get rainfall. The problem is the drought of the last 5-6 years! The farther west of Fort Worth that one travels, the less rain is likely, and the farther east and/or south of Dallas that one travels can have decent...

Glad you made the trip safely, toppop.

72* going to 99*, and not much chance of rain. Have a good weekend, y'all!

Thanks, hon! Me too!

Smart aleck! :laughing:

:D I don't mind starving, at times, if that's what it takes. I just make sure to stay on the "drinking girl's diet"!

Do you just like being a "tease"? :laughing:

103* at 5:45 PM. Might warm another degree before it is finished. Cold front called for tonight. Tomorrow's high should only be 96!

Thanks ever so, toppop! And I beat the triple digit mark at work. Expect it will arrive soon, but only 97 now! 10% chance of showers later today and tonight. IOW, 90% chance of high and dry. I think weathermen mention a chance of rain around here, to keep the masses from rioting!

Around here, it is going to be a hot, dry summer, I fear. Sure wish there was some way to get your rain for a week!

Awww. Thank you, JDgreen!

74* on the way to 104*! And my work will have me outdoors or in barns all day. So much for maintaining a "sexy" image. By the time I get through today, I'll be "wilted" for sure!

I guess "shy and bashful" are 2 things that I am not, nor have I ever been. I used to dance competitively, when I was younger. I wasn't joking either. I don't think I'd dump a date, because they couldn't dance, but would hope they didn't mind if I did dance. If music is playing, I'm probably...

I don't know that I'd dump a date because they couldn't dance, but I can honestly say that I LOVE to dance. I have loved it my whole life!

At least I already know how to dance! :D

Bigger tractor, and it's GREEN too! :laughing:

No, I don't think I could move up north. I have traveled all over the USA, Mexico and Canada, and even lived in other states along the way, but Texas is home, and where I hope to die. (Just not any time soon, I hope!) I really don't do cold! (And anything below 50 is getting cold, in my...

I like that idea! :D

I remember it! Hank Thompson did it! I miss Hank, and his music. Used to be friends with him too! I don't think I have laughed so hard at a thread in a long time! Thanks, guys! Y'all make a girl feel all warm inside! :D

:laughing: As hot as summers get here, and with me spending so much time working outdoors, that might be a true compliment! :laughing:

:laughing: :laughing: Of course, you have no idea how much I hate anything past the Dallas County Line! I only get that way about every 2-3 months, and even then, most can hear me complaining from a mile away! :laughing: I think all of us that are west of Fort Worth, feel the same! You're...

I don't see me getting near DC, but Garland is only about 2 hours from me, depending on the traffic (and construction). One either has to go thru Dallas or around it, to get there from here.

sam; That's funny! I quit saying how many tomato plants I will plant. If I find an heirloom variety that I haven't tried before, I buy 1 or 2, and bring them home and plant them too, just to see how they will do here, and what flavor they have. I usually have 35-75 tomato plants! I just...

Mossflower; My dad always said: "Some of us can feel the rain, others just get wet." I still like to feel the rain, thank goodness! riptides; "Lack of beer in the fridge" should be rectified quickly! Around here, that is cause for alarm!

I'll take too much over not enough any time too! With rain too!

You sure give me a lot of credit, daugen! :laughing:

Oh, but Bill, I might not be as easy to juggle, as all of your others! :D

Now I have guys fighting over me on a tractor forum. :D Where were y'all YEARS ago? :confused3: :laughing:

Don't sell you and the guys short, daugen. Don't you remember the old Jack Palance commercial, where he said, "Confidence is very sexy! Don't ya think?" Even at his age, yep, he was very sexy! :) :thumbsup:

Well you did promise to respect me in the morning, toppop! ;)

I'd take that, in a heartbeat! We are 100 and humid, and rain starved, where I am.

Don't worry, Bill. If he shows up, I'll send him to his room to play his video games that he is always whining about. He is under age, and under brained, so not in my league! :D

Ain't that the truth!?!? :laughing:

I wish you could too, sam, because I'd take all that you wanted to share!

79* on its way to 98*. Maybe we can get one more day without triple digits! I got the lawn mowed yesterday, but still have about 15-18 hours of brush hogging that I need to do. Hope to do a couple of hours after work today and Friday, then some over the weekend. Have a 4 day weekend, next...

Thanks! The hat can get too warm, quickly. So, a visor and large, dark sunglasses are good. Yep, the after work shower is wonderful!

Actually, I was talking about a visor to go with the tank top and shorts. :D

You know, murphy, the big Green Tactor! :p

I like my John Deere visor, and big sunglasses!

You got that right! I am in tank tops and shorts, beginning in April, most years!

79* and 65% humidity. Going to 98* Hot and sultry is rapidly becoming hot and sweltering!

daugen; I've had Beagles that would climb the tree to try to get to the squirrel! I don't see them climbing the beanstalk, however one of mine really does LOVE his green beans. I usually plant a few plants for him to "hunt" for his own meal! I don't think either of my current ones would do...

I used to fill an F-100, and a VW Beetle, BOTH on a $10 bill, and get change! They both had 10 gallon tanks! I mean, I have heard that used to happen! :laughing:

Of course, I heard the stories. Sort of like the ones of walking to school, uphill, both ways! :D

Anything with the 390 was good, and would run forever. Mine just sucked the fuel, was it's only downside. Of course, fuel *used* to not be as expensive!

daugen; I'm overjoyed to hear that your wife should come home today! and daugen and toppop; I had some of those "Hot" cars too! Used to love to drag, any time I wasn't competing in rodeo, and sometimes, after the rodeo! Good days, that most of today's youth will never know, or understand...

Thanks for the update, daugen! I know that it will be MUCH better, when Nadene gets home. Less travel for you, and more comfortale for her too.

Anyone heard from daugen, the last couple of days? I thought he might post a follow up report, but haven't seen it.

Hope you get more positve and less negative things.

Careful, jinman: Your love for your wife is showing! :D :thumbsup:

OK, I must be weird, but unless one is using the bedroom for "other things" or works a late shift, who is still in bed at 9 AM? :p

I hear ya! I pushed the mower around the lawn this morning. Not a leaf moving, the air was so still, but the humidity made that chore more of a ......CHORE. Glad that it is done for another week. I'll try to begin weedeating the lawn, by 0630 tomorrow morning. By 10, it's time to try to...

Woohoo! Thanks for the update, daugen! Prayers will continue, as well as those of thanksgiving. Get some rest, and heal some of your body too!

Daugen and wife are in thoughts and prayers still. toppop; If those severe storms hit, y'all stay safe.

daugen; I know many of us here are going to storm heaven's gates with prayers, tonight, tomorrow, and until we hear an update from you. My heart goes out to you. Healing thoughts to you and Nadene! Wish there were more that we could do for you both. Post updates, as you can. Know that your...

daugen; Will keep both you and your wife in thought and prayer. Glad to have you back! Please keep us posted.

3 day guaranteed would be perfect!

sam; If you will take care of pick up and delivery, I'd be happy to take that deal! :D

brin; You sir, are a rain hog too! :laughing:

Well *some* of us are not calling this a wet June, because *others* of us have hogged our rain too! :laughing:

We've has a little rain, this morning. It is most welcome! Heard it might be coming, so got out and pushed the mower around the lawn, last night. Was finishing up just before dark. Nice, brisk workout, as I was trying to cover 1/2 acre in 30 minutes, or less! I sure save a lot of money on...

My boss and I are so much alike! A southern boy can charm the pants off of her, but most everyone else, not a chance! ;) And we agree, If I'm not busy, we're losing money! LOL

Looks really good, toppop!

Thanks mossflower! The lady I work for is pretty demanding! (And that is putting it nicely!)

Good morning y'all! Been busy here lately. I've worked every weekend, since the first one in April, along with my usual week. Finally have a weekend "off", so will be hoeing, mowing, weedeating and brush hogging! I like the tractor time part of it though! :D

Looking good, toppop!

Ron; Be sure and tell her your friends here send Happy Birthday wishes!

Sam; Very sorry for your loss. A true friend is a treasure. You were lucky to have a friend like that, and he lucky to have you as such a friend. You have my deepest sympathy.

Spoken like a true "Southern Boy"! And why would a wife worry about a grease and dirt covered, ole farmgirl? :)

daugen; If I lived closer, I'd offer to climb on the open cab and help mow. Luckily, I don't have allergies, and dirt looks good on me! Since I am not near, I'll keep mowing in my pastures.

75* going to 86*. Not bad, except instead of a breeze, we have a downright gale, and no chance of rain with it.

I was definitely a "Daddy's Girl". I am not arguing that. It is the "baby" part that I commented on. Sorry, I guess that I am outranked. ;)

Very cool! And she is already beautiful!

Mossflower; She may be your youngest, but she is not a "baby". She is a lovely young girl though.

OK/ txdon. Got it! Thanks! BTW, grilled up zucchini and yellow squash that I had picked from the garden, and had that and fresh home grown tomatoes, along with 2 oz of meat for lunch yesterday. The meat was secondary to the flavor of the first fresh harvest of the season! Now that I have my...

:laughing: Maybe it was keyboard keys typing without me! Hey, that sounds better anyway! Can't be my poor typing skills, must the the keyboard. :p

Morning all. Nice, open window and door weather, this morning. And my apologies for hijacking the thread last night. I've asked some on another thread to be civil, and yet, I was less than civil here. Maybe I can blame it on the full moom! Have a great weekend!

Yes, txdon; I am ALWAYS in turmoil about how the medical "establishment" deals with things. I dealt with too much, too close at home, last summer. Funny (Ironic) thing is, now my mom's docs are contacting me, since she wasn't supposed to live more than 2 weeks in the hospital, much less be...

I don't remember the episode, as one who has never watched much TV, but it makes perfect sense to me. Yes, we are all on the outside looking in, but you your decision is if you get the extra bedroom, or you figure out you will be in an extended stay motel, before long. If you go back home...

Murphy1244: I have no intention of creating an issue on this thread. I have been having fun on this thread for several weeks now. (Don't believe me, go look at my postings!) However, IF it is supposed to be an issue, I can have that here, or anywhere else, if need be. I don't think txdon and...

As a medical professional, I think the AHA guidelines are a crock of poop. Yes, I know what is healthy, and what is not. I also cheat, so do not want to come across as "holier than thou". I do not go through "drive through" windows. I do however, think that ALL food groups are important...

Txdon; I will call it my opinion, as long as you call it yours. I am not here to create an issue, but if you want to call mine opinion, and yours fact, it could make an issue. As it is, I'll try to take the "avoid posting on the subject" attitude, except when things are blatently wrong, or...

Txdon; I am not into things to create contention, so will not reply to each individual post. I think a cholesterol below 200 is unsafe, in older individuals. (And total cholesterol of less than 100 is downright unsafe!) I think perfect is 200-250, but will not be drawn into an argument over...

Problem is, most stuff is taught and sponsored by pharmceutical companies. Since they want you taking cholesterol lowering drugs, they push and teach that cholesterol is bad. That isn't the only thing taught from a pharmaceutical standpoint, just happens to be the one mainly in discussion here.

No sleeping in here! We did get 1/2 inch of rain yesterday evening!!! Good morning all!

I would like 3-4 days of it, please! 6-9 inches would be very nice! We have a chance of rain today. As humid as it is, maybe we'll get lucky, this time.

Really neat, bakerg! Is it safe to say that you still have her? What sort of work do you do with her, or is she a display/parade model now?

As a matter of fact, sugar, I just happen to have! :D And for those who haven't heard this story already: She was the very first piece of motorized farm equipment on the old family farm, when my dad wasn't much more than a toddler. 2 plow mules were traded in on her, and the kids cried...

That needed a "spew alert". Glad you got back in form, Toppop!

JDgreen227; It is wonderful to hear that you are having fun with life again! Now, can you juggle 2 women? :laughing:

I'm sure we'll have LOTS of hot and sultry days, this summer! :cool:

Yes, hot and steamy beats cold and miserable, every time! I'm so glad winter has finally left for the year!

67*, and 81% humidity. Heading to 88* toay. Looks like it will be steamy around here today.

54 going to 84! Had a cool front yesterday! Some got a good rain, but I think I just got spit on. I'll take the temps and be thankful no severe weather came with the front. There are a few small showers somewhat close, maybe one of them will drop a little moisture on me! Y'all have a good day!

Possible rain today, but given it could be severe storms bringing it, I may not want it. My heart goes out to the areas devastated by the last week's worth of storms. So very sad.

Gee thanks, daugen. I love you too! :)

Sam; You don't win anything. If *I* was right, THEN there would be a prize! :laughing:

If y'all get tired of that rain, I'd gladly take some off of your hands! 73* and 80% humidity at 0417, and going up to 91*. Gonna be hot and steamy today!

Tractor friends are the best! Thanks, y'all!

And for some reason, I like to hang with this crowd. I really am blonde to the roots! :laughing:

Is there a prize if we got the right answer? :D

LOL There's one in every crowd! ;)

Congrats on your run and 2nd place, and the gift card! Looks like a weld crack to me.

I too have had some psots removed recently. Never got a message about why. I "assumed" it was because they were in a discussion that someone didn't like, even if my posts weren't considered "bad". I try to behave, but some threads make it harder than others, and no, I don't always "just...

90* and I think the humidity is about the same! Been a very hot and sultry day today. I think summer has arrived!

I felt very lucky, as others on TBN, that live within a county or two of me, were keeping up with the weather and checking on all of us in the area of the storms. So nice to have friends!

Thanks, daugen! I'm hoping the others on TBN, that live in the storm's path are OK today. It appears the line is east and southeast of Dallas now. I hope with the daytime heating, they don't fire up into more severe conditions again.

Wicked storms came through yesterday. Tornadoes came through within 30 miles of me, doing lots of damage. I was lucky, all I had was nickel sized hail. 17 miles to the west of me, had grapefruit sized hail. Only good news, I got some rain. I have a leaking window, and will see how things...

You really are a Southern boy, aren't you? :)

Men are so easy! :laughing: :dance1:

Can do, Buppies!

Toppop; I make the best!

Jinman; I am not weird! Well, unless you think it weird for a girl to hang around on a tractor forum! :p I cook for anyone/thing that I love!

39?!?!?!?! I am 29, and plan to stay there, for many more years! :laughing: Yes, I think I've heard of it before. :p

Boys are so weird! :D

Mossflower; You can't reason with a woman that is angry. Of course, isn't much reasoning with a man that is angry. Do little nice things for her, when you can, and hopefully someone will find out what she is angry about and help her, and therefore both of you, work through it. Hang in there!

Just a little distance makes a big difference! We have a cool breeze here (5-10mph), with temps in the 50s this morning. It felt good, tending to livestock, because it wasn't cold, but was pleasant and cool. Heading for 77 today.

68* going to 82. Chance of rain today and tonight, they say. I'll believe it when I see it, and will run out to play in it, if it happens!

Thanks ever so kindly, JDgreen227. It is good to hear your are busy, and that life is getting better for you! Was beginning to worry a little, since haven't seen you around much.

But? But? BUT!? No buts! Just DO IT!

Daugen; You don't happen to have a brother as sweet and thoughtful as you are, do you? :thumbsup:

Forgive me for sticking my nose in, where it probably doesn't beloing, but you are the one posting publicly.... Stop trying to figure out what you think she wants or will receive willingly. Send her the darn flowers! If you really want to save your marriage, do nice things for her. There...

Better send her some flowers today! :)

Banana is good, (Potassium), as is tonc water (quinine). Many, if not most, leg cramps are caused by a potassium deficiency. Given running in the hotter part of the day, in Texas, this would be my bet for yours.

Toppop; It would be nice if you would share a little of that rain! My pastures are DRY, and I have been watering the garden. Only good thing, we shouldn't get another freeze again until November!

50* heading to 70*, then a warming trend from there! I should be back doing chores in shorts and a tank top within a couple of days. Sorry some of you are still in the cold. I can tell ya, if I had that sort of weather, I'd be in a straight jacket!

Good to hear, Roy! Congrats!

I've been doing chores in shorts and a tank top for a week. I can't go back to cold now!!! I washed my jackets and stuck them in the back of the closet already! :confused3:

65* heading to 85* Then down to 47* tonight, and not warming tomorrow. *sigh* I am so over winter.

No beer in the house? That seems unAmerican! :D

EVERY day is a good day for grilling! :)

Prednisone and diabetes are not always a good combination. Steroids can run your blood glucose up even higher.

Good cat, indeed! That one is a keeper!