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Morning all! I'm in ST Louis again for a few days. cold and rainy yesterday both at my place and here in STL. Supposed to be nice this weekend I thinkl. Be well all, David

I sit corrected... High of 79 today is forecast! Woo Hoo! David

52 now and at 0430 when I got up. May rain and T-storm today but will be 75. I slept with the bedroom window open last 2 nights, wonderful fresh air... Gotta go into the office early today. I was planning a weekend of tractor stuff, but my F150 has an issue (I think one of the Coil-on-plugs...

YOWZA!!!! I sure hope that will buff out! :D David

Hey! Good Morning! April Fools Day is over again! Whoopee! Be well all, David

Yesterday was lovely... ... through the windshield of my car... Morning is pretty, 37 earlier. My shrink says I need to get over my fear of applying for new jobs and just do it... He thinks eventually dating will be the same, just get over my fear and Just do it... Truly I do appreciate you...

It has been raining steady to hard since late Friday. I am waterlogged. The new Beaver dam pond behind my pond (off my property) has raised the level of my pond and it was near cresting... I waded out through the runoff and attacked a section of the new beaver dam with a serious Pick-Axe...

Roy -I did an edit of the resume and tried to make sure it was more clear... Yes indeed they are sir! I just want to say, I love you guys... Everyone including those who PM'd me, emailed me, or just prayed for me and sent good thoughts my way... You guys are just plain old AWESOME... God...

It is in the 40's here this morning. Rain's a coming for the weekend, I pray my driveway does not wash away. My job seems to be at fairly serious risk again... End of our fiscal is May 31 and it is looking like I may be on the short list for those not returning... Gonna try to fix that but...

$2 for 2 minutes here in Ladysmith, VA... So... Buppies this BETTER be the last ime I am stuck home alone in a snowstorm this winter/spring... Started snowing at 7am and I've got over 2" already at 11am... sigh... Be well all, David

Headed back to DC today on an 8am flight. Hoping for a nice weekend! Be well all! David

Having dinner with Mostly Gas... Trout was excellent, so was the conversation... Be well all, David

Busy week in ST Louis for me... I have my customers in an all day class for two days... Half way done. Be well all! David

Irv, PM me if you are interested, but I started a fairly radical HIIT (Hi Intensity Interval Training) May 1st last year. It is only about 6 minutes long 6 days a week and I am in the best shape since my 20's (I will be 50!!!! next month). I've lost close to 20 lbs and lots of inches (everyone...

Wayne, Things are 1000% better than 1 year ago. The 12 month separation minimum hits this coming Friday, official filing cannot be too far in the future... I took my daughters Skiing on Saturday, the 5 year old was a HOOT on her first time (I put her in a 2 hour private lesson), the big girls...

Happy ST Paddy's Day! :drink: Sorry I've been absent... Happy Belated Birthday Drew & well done on the party. Nice boat Randy, Glad Mom is home... ETC... Flipping snowed in again on a Monday... This time my tractor is stuck at the dealer after getting serviced and he cannot deliver it due...

Hey everyone! I had my girls over last weekend, so I was not on TBN. Then yesterday I got snowed in again. I did get some seat time and today I was albe to get out to work in my lil'red car. I think it was 4 degrees this morning. I got 8+ inches for powdery snow Monday... Be well all. David

15 here at o'dark when I got up. I am soooooo ready for spring...In more ways than one... Be well all-o-y'all! David

23 headed to 45. I hope the ground is frozen hard... I'm gonna drive the tractor back to the shed, drop the bucket and ush hog and then drive it back up top. I'm having it serviced next week by the dealer... I'm just not getting it done... Seems like a small labor charge and lotsof parts and...

INCONCEIVABLE!!!!!! :D David

Diesel $3.779 here... No snow on ground, but it is snowing now. I am very tired of the snow at the moment... Be well, David

It is sleet/wintry mix right now at MFW. Last night I packed my luggage, drove my little commuter car up the hill, and walked back to the house, just in case. Glad I did. Hope it does not freezing rain, I ned to hit the road NLT 8am for the mediation meeting, and then to the airport after...

Thunder Snow is AWESOME... :thumbsup: :D David

Guys & Gals, So I got about 10" snow with a crust of freezing rain on top last Thursday, followed by 5" snow on Friday, and then rain on Saturday. I have ~1/4 mile long gravel drive with 90 degree turn and loop down to the house on a steep hill from the gate, and another ~1/4 mile gravel...

I'm flying in 6:30 tomorrow evening... We had to cancel the last time because of snow in STL... I really need to meet up with some these people.... Be well, David

Good to see you back Sam! :D David

Wayne, I know that lesson as well! In Spring of 2002 I was at Top Achiever's being celebrated for top sales, but by fall 2002 the company was RIF'ing again due to the dot com collapse... So I was out of work and had to take a much lesser job... Been both UP and down since then. There is no...

OH! I Forgot! PS - There is another 1" of snow in the forecast for tonight! OH JOY! David

23 here at MFW, at least the muddy driveway is driveable when frozen solid... I have to say out of the 126 hours on my tractor, the 7 or so trying to get my driveway and easement clear enough to get in and out were the least rewarding. Cold and bitter, and I'm afraid the driveway is a disaster...

EXACTLY! Also another joy of living alone, I have this mirror I need to hang, needs at LEAST 4 hands... :rolleyes: David

Bush hog is merely ballast at this point. I am pretty sure this slushy mess has DESTROYED my driveway... Yesterday the one time I did go off property, I was sliding around in the MUD!!!! Sigh... I'm such a Noob... David

My little red car got stuck in my own driveway on the flats near the gate in what seemed to be 4" solid slush (fully premeated with liquid water, yet popped out in bricks when a square metal shove was used. I had to borrow a 4x4 from a neighbor to go get my girls and bring them back to my...

I posted some pix of my very inexperienced snow management via tractor skills yesterday on the seat time thread... http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/118658-todays-seat-time-303.html#post3662777 I got another 60-90 minutes this morning on the fresh 4"+ dropped overnight... Be...

28 here. It was still above freezing until close to midnight. I went out in my jammies and shoveled just 1 shovelful to see how much and it looks like about 3" but the bottom (on the driveway) was melted. I need to go fire up the tractor and try to clear the path all the way to the pavement I...

I've got 6-8" with drifts. the top is 1/4" of freezing rain, very tiring to walk through. I think the only way I will ever get out is to fire up the Kioti, change the grapple for bucket ad somehow reduce the amount of snow to a manageable level on at least part of the driveway... But phase two...

18 pages of Good mornings since I left the house at 3am Friday to catch a plane to Taos New Mexico... I will never recover those lost days it seems... Hope all is well with all of y'all. Skiing in Taos was great, my son and I are getting along better than any time in the last decade or two...

I've got a trace of freezing rain going on right now but it will warm up to 60 later today. I was supposed to be at Dulles Airport now for a flight to STL, but they cancelled that flight yesterday and rebooked me at 12:30 (lost half a day on a 1.5 day trip). In STL it snowed like mad yesterday...

As a former Pacific Northwesterner, I thought yesterday's game was AWESOME and vindication from 2005 when the bad officiating GAVE the title the Stealers... Seattle played Football, Denver played "The Biggest Loser"... Pouring rain here. Glad the lines were ridiculously long at the car wash...

Currently 30 here. Supposed to be 55 by Sunday and snowing on Monday... GO SEAHAWKS! :D David

DREW YOU ARE BRILLIANT! THE SNOW BLOWER TRICK ROCKED! That was so much easier than shoveling the hills... I've got what looks like two tire ruts of mostly bare gravel up both hills. I can't make it to my class in MD, but I can get out later I believe... Thanks, David

I am going to try THAT idea!!!!! I got 4-5" it looks like, but it was less than 20 the whole time, and 10 now, so it should be dry and fly away... I was supposed to be driving to area near Ft Meade this morning... Hmmm... Thanks! Be well all, David

I liked it! Great perspective... LOL Thanks, David

No New snow here yet. But the Heat Pump has not stopped all day... Utility Company will be HAPPY... Be well, David

13 degrees right now is not bad, but the wind is bitter. Filling the galvanized 5 gallon chicken waterer at these temps is challenging as it requires gloves and a thawed out hose... Be well all! David PS - Enjoy the SNOW Larro!

33 here this morning. I seem to have caught the creeping crud from someone (most likely my kids who were sick the last couple weeks). Working from home so I don't spread the wealth... Later, David

Drew, First, I am serious about you need to plan at least a brief stop at MossFlower Woods when you hit the road... Second, I did my right hand the traditional way in mid/late October 2011 and broke the incision open when I crashed my Harley and broke my collar bone (I was no the way to the...

Buppies, When you say "slag" is that the ground up asphalt? From my big iron gates at the entry of the property all the way to the concrete pad in the carport, I had someting like 46 yards of recycled concrete dropped. Most of the road is a serious hardpack/hardball and I have no potholes on...

15 and windy here. Gotto get going to church. The potholes in the easment portion of my drive way are becoming tank traps... OMG... Sorry to hear about all the bad stuff in everyones lives, but it does help us appreciate the good stuff more... Drew, hope you are planning a stop here at...

I was siting here reading Riptides post and looked at my thermostat and it hit -1 as I was watching... I think in reality is is 1 or 2 outside though. Yesterday shoveling snow off the gravel drive in 12 to 15 degrees was COLD... Be well all. David

Thanks! LOL! I will carry my dress shoes up the hill, I will wear my Columbia Sportswear hunting boots for the hike up the snow covered hill to the car. Be well, David

So... Tuesday's big snow I had nothing, not even 1/4" by 5pm, but is started snowing at 5pm and by like 2-3 am I had 3 to 5" depending on the wind/drifts. I had 1/2" on my car UNDER the carport! I had snow on the kitchen steps under the carport LOL... Today I learned my lil' red front wheel...

Wow! Seems I've been absent again... I had my girls for a 3 day weekend (I got the Federal Holiday Monday) so I've been happy & busy. Happy Belated Birthday to Larro! Thrilled Roy is back (and good luck ont he new J O B). Best wishes & prayers for full recovery to Drew, I too enjoy his...

Friends, I've got 29 degrees and a light dusting of snow. Things are going well here at Mossflower Woods. Some I can talk about, others not so much, but work is going MUCH better, my girls and I are getting along well, mediation is in progress, etc... I'm not here much, but I wanted you all...

I think it was 29 this morning. Sunshine was nice though... So far, 2014 is a MUCH better year than my unlucky '13 was... Be well all, David

Not morning, but it is 52 and hammering rain. The pond is still frozen so the water is flowig all over the top of the ice, looks very odd... Be well all, David

Weather Report Mossflower Woods in the Old Dominion... Temp keeps flopping from 31 to 33. Pond is seriously frozen solid with about 1/8" of fresh rain atop it. The beavers have REALLY been busy while I was gone. The pond has grown, and the pond behind my pond (on the next property also) has...

My soon to be Ex has our Magnavox 27" we bought together when we first started dating (Jan/Feb 1990 I believe). The remote quit working years ago, but all we do with it is DVD's... I have a 53" Sony XBR in the basement, but the pincushion seems to need adjusting and I'm not sure I remember how...

7 degrees right now. I've seen 8 a couple times in the last 2 days. Feeding the chickens & ducks lets me know REALLY how cold that wind is/was Occasionally in Feb it gets down to 9-10 as the low, but to stay this cold, for 2 days is brutal. Be well & Stay Warm... As for the rest of the...

So explain to me how it is 41 at 5am today, but this time tomorrow it will be 6 with a high tomorrow of 15. It will be back above freezing at night in a couple days... Crazy Man... David

I believe you Nanook... I totally believe you... :D David

I have at least 1 inch of thick, wet, heavy snow. It was falling in clumps that looked like torn up paper last night. I cannot see (because it is dark) but it looks like the grass is not sticking through. 2:30am howling winds woke me up briefly. Thermostat says it is 20 degrees outside. Be...

All this talk of Bootcamp in Great Lakes has me fondly recalling my bootcamp in October 1982 in SUNNY SAN DIEGO! While there I volunteered for Submarines and a special Inteligence ET school partially because instead of Great Lakes I would spend my time in Sunny Pensacola Florida! I feel for...

Happy 2014!!! Happy Birthday Roy!! And many more! I stayed home and had a quiet New Years Eve with only 2 beers. I thank all of you for the suppport last year. 2014 is a new start for me and I'm going to take it. God Bless each and every one of you. Be well, David

AMEN. My sentiments exactly. Thanks, David

34 and dark. LAST Day of 2013... It has been one of the worst years of my entire life with many, many deep dark pits of despair but I made it and I'm doing better now. I am almost happy even. I will be happy again and I know it. 2014 will be better no matter what happens (kinda can't get...

34 and dark here (Weather Channel on my phone says it is cloudy, but I can't see anything). Last Monday of '13! I believe '14 will be a better year for me. Be well all, David

Drew, Nope, I would not change a thing, except maybe to find a way into that picture... :D David

42 and raining. I prefer limes in my vodka (and in my Tequila). :D I've had a thing for brassy blondes since I saw FG's picture.... :D :D :D Be well all, David

Buppies, We had a great weekend last weekend, and then I had them from noon Christmas Eve until noon Christmas Day. It was awesome... Next year I will not get them until noon Christmas day... I love those girls... Snow??? Not according to what I see on the weather channel website... 100%...

Now THAT is my kinda diet!!! :licking: David

Well the kids are all asleep (Under MY roof!). Santa just left, all the gifts are under the tree where they belong... In 12 hours and 37 minutes, give or take a couple, their mother will pick them up and I will not get to see them again this year (so I will be singing the blues I'm sure). But...

Merry Christmas Drew! Merry Christmas to all TBN'ers! Be well & God Bless, David

Oh and what's up with the crazy forecast? I'm hearing 75!!!! high on Sunday with a LOW Sat of 58!!!! WTH??? That is one heck of a "Banana Boat" weather pattern. Be well all, David

Yesterday's commute there was black ice on the freeway, overpasses, and on/off ramps in Fredericksburg. I could not get past town so I went south and way around. 4 hours to drive to work... Meetings went well and I ended up out for adult bevs with the guys and after a "rest" to be safe to...

Happy Anniversary Larro & Mrs Larro! 30 and dark here. Gotta go in early for quarterly biz reviews... Oh Joy! Had my girls over for dinner last night, get them again this weekend & Christmas Eve. Need to finish shopping!!! Be well all, God Bless All. David

It was 33 here when I got up. I heard there might be "flurries" tonight but warming to 42 tomorrow and more after that, so will not stay no matter what. Be well all, David Drew - Good luck at the DR. I've had both wrists done one open, one orthascopic. there are big differences, feel free to...

Even Better with my "Sees through John Deere" glasses!!!!! Woo Hoo! David

I'm in Denver. Slept wrong or something and i have a stiff spot between my shoulder blades... Foxworthy has a bit about that I recall. I must be getting old... Sigh... But I did manage 76 Push ups in one minute (two 30 second sets of 39 and 37) as part of my HIIT (Hi Intensity Interval...

Much like Riptides, it is CCCCCOLD here. It has warmed UP to 26 already. It was like 19 earlier. HARD frost. the grass was white. the screen door for the basement was frozen shut, the door to the Chik'n Shak was frozen shut. COLD. I'm off to Denver this afternoon and I PROMISE not to forget...

Ok in a car I did the exact same Anaheim Hills to Fredericksburg in 2004 when we moved. My brother and I left Friday at 5 and arrived in VA Sunday at 2pm... We did stop one night to the east of Memphis... Junction City? But there were 2 of us... David

Guilty as charged... I pulled out of Anaheim Hills at almost 1pm. I stopped at a Motel 6 in Winslow AZ (Had to stop...). I rode more than 100 miles before breakfast the next day, stopped in OK City, OK at a nice Hilton Garden Inn. Same before breakfast the next day, and was not quite able to...

My 2000 Harley I just replaced the original battery summer of 12 I believe. That is even after I left it in a buddies garage in California for like 11 months, over night with a battery tender and it was good to go for a cross country, Anaheim to Fredericksburg, VA in 4 days... Anyway... I got...

So the Kioti had a dead battery... Someone had tuned on the turn signal... Grrr... I've been charging the battery all morning. :tractor: David

I am caught up finally... PHEW! Now it is pouring rain and 33 degrees. Snow would be prettier, and I've got to fire up the tractor and grapple some downed trees before the supposed weather hits... Be well, David

Only in my dreams Drew... Only in my dreams... I wonder what she is doing New Years Eve... Hmmm.... :D David

All, I am fine here. I had my girls and freezing rain this last weekend and got behind reading posts. Yesterday was worse, had a small pine tree across the easment driveway I had to break/shove in my suit so I could get to work. Got home late last night to a downed tree across half the loop...

Quadruple AMEN! David

Triple Amen! Great one Randy! David

Drew, If I did not have my girls I would tell you to be sure to stop by Mossflower on your way past. Just ~4.5 miles from exit 110... I too had a great Thanksgiving, because my girls are here and we had a great day, and they liked my "hurry-up quickie" version of my famous Turkey Gravy... I...

Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving to all-o-y'all! Drew, Randy, & Jim are especially in my prayers, and all the reso of ya. Be well, David

AMEN! Jim speaks for me in this! I am so THANKFUL for each and every one of you. this last 8 months has been REALLY tumultuous (at minimum) and you have all helped me in some way. May God Bless each and every one of you. Be well, David

Don & Dean, I her defense - Moving is messy. The stuff left behind for me is older and has been in storage for over a year in the basement... That said, she hates this place and did not like taking care of it, and it shows. I have mice in the kitchen, basement, and attic. I have "debris" in...

ANY time is a GOOD Time for SRV... :D David

Dave1949, I'm keeping it simple... Smoked & roasted fresh turkey, smashed yukon gold taters, turkey gravy (my special scratch recipe), and a green veggie. My Kitchen is still a mess and the pans are all dirty... But YES I suspect it will be FUN! :D David

It was 18 at the ranch when I checked it about 0430, then I went back to bed and overslept (forgot to set the alarm). The chicken waterer was frozen solid. I need to find a better heated one than I used last year... I had all 3 gilrs all weekend and it was FABULOUS! The house is still a mess...

Randy - Get Well, you are in my prayers. Sodamo - HAPPY & Blessed Birthday (belated). Drew - I'm doing similar cleaning... I need to hook up the stereo... You need some SRV in the mix... Be well, David

I too am astonished by this. How did Air Traffic CONTROL let this happen? I am incensed by the 85 year old in captivity in North Korea though... GRRRRRRR... David

That's funny, I don't care who you are... :D David

So it was 52 and Sunny in Denver when I landed but about midnight that all changes and it will be snowing by the time I'm up, with a high of 27 tomorrow. Did I mention that I forgot my coat, and the only shoes I brought are slip on dress loafers? The move is going fine, I've been sleeping at...

So I'm getting ready to sleep for the third night back at MossFlower Woods. I'm trying to finish getting the girls out and set up at their rental in town, at the same time I am trying to get myself functional and also prepped for the girls staying with me for the entire weekend next weekend...

I'm in the house at MossflowerWoods, the only clean spot is the part of the bedroom I cleaned and set up the bed so I can sleep. House is a disaster and we've got at least anouther day of this tomorrow. It is raining outside, must have been me visualizing FG19 just like she told me to do...

I got back from STL about 9pm last night. Today I start the process of moving (wish me luck). God only knows how this will all end up (I have my strong suspicions though). Be well all of you. Gad Bless, David

ST Louis was rainy and chilly last night when I arrived. My hotel window looks inside the mall, not outside so I have no idea what it is like this morning. Here is a pearl of tech wisdom for the day. "A smart phone when the touch screen starts malfunctioning isn't." Grrrrrr... Stoopid phone...

Irv, That is Blessed news on Joan! Wahoo! Be well (literally) David

Bay window looks great. Stairs look like fun... David

From and Vet to all Vets, Thank you for serving. Off to ST Louis tonight, hoping for a good week at work. Be well all. David

HEY NOW!!!! I was talking about a landing strip for her airplane! David

I tend to agree by the way. My only point is that all of those years I was not alone, I was not relying on anyone except myself. I have been providing for all of those people (and technically still will be). Does that make a difference? I have no intention to "propose" nor to "shack up" but I...

Drew, You are mostly correct sir. Most all of this is good news, and better tha things have been. Funy trivia... I left for US Navy (lived in in Barracks) at 18. I married 1st time (in Navy) at 19.5, had 1st child at 20.5, 1st divorce at ~22. I was a single parent until I met my current wife...

YES Ma'am, YES I am... And I'm just getting started! :D :D :D David

What David (Sodamo) REALLY needs is an engineer's eye and youth-like vigor that I can bring to the table... I'm already working on my application packet... :D David

It was 43 when I woke up around 5. Sunny and colder here for today and the next few. Tomorrow evening I'm flying to ST Louis for a couple days. After next week-end when I move back in, There is PLENTY of "Unimproved" but easy access RV spots for TBN folk like Ron & Drew, etc. Heck I'd put in a...

Well said and Ditto... David

I'll pick you up on my way thru... :D David

When it rains, it pours it seems... Crazy week ahead of me. I'm in ST Louis from late Monday until late Thursday, and then Friday/Saturday is moving the wife and kids out and moving me back in. Wife and I seem to have settled in for this next phase. We signed and notarized the joint...

Drew, You will do fine, that is how you roll. May God grant you peace. Be well, David

I'm on my way... :drink: :D David

Irv, You and Joan are in my prayers big time now... Be well, David

DANGIT! I will be in ST Louis Monday thru late Thursday, and Friday/Saturday I'm moving the wife and kids into town! I'm gonna miss the fun and then have to work in the leftovers? Grrrr... David

I couldn't sleep... Too much on my mind.... Maybe I will go into work early. I need to find the best local rental for a moving truck, any opinions? Be well all. David

Irv, Prayers for simple diagnosis sent. Keep us posted Brother... David PS Thanks for your support.

Not intentionally :D I was planning to work from "home" today... But the boss told me late last night that he was coming in to the office (he is usually in the Maryland office) so now... Be well all, David

Yesterday I underslept, today I overslept. Balance is restored? Regardless I'm off to work. Be well all. David

Drew, You are an amazing example of a loving husband. You and Nadene remain in my prayers. My body rejected daylight savings time, an refused to sleep past 4am... Have a great day all my tractor buddies. My situation is entering a new phase. We have jointly agreed to enter into a Christian...

Ditto FG & Buppies, Good Luck Sam! :thumbsup: David

Up and attem! Off to work. The Church Men's group that I lead meets tonight around a portable fire pit in out picnic pavillion, that will be nice. Tomorrow I'm picking up my baby for Breakfast an keeping her till bedtime, trying to come up with a fun day trip for us. I'm taking my big girls...

No snow here in Denver this morning. I heard it will be 50 later. I will be in meetings anyway... Have a great day all! David

:welcome: to TBN! :tractor: Do we KNOW you? :D David

Flying to Denver later today. Spent yesterday on the beach in Colonial Beach Virginia with my tiny blonde darlin'. And I've got sand in my hair to prove it... Too many things going on to mention. Be well all, David

Truer words were not spoken here today... :D But that was a VERY lovely sky Dave... :thumbsup: David

:eek: MY EYES!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :shocked: Sorry I peeked... :D David

Irv, Thank you but not sure I'm worthy. My only customer is the Federal Govt. and only two specific agencies. They both are not spending and as a quota carrying sales guy, that is brutal... My forecast is still dismal and I'm scrambling to make something happen. The better news is I am...

Up early (before 4am!) and into work early... Maybe I can come home early too? Supposedly it was 32 degrees last night... I had the window open until 3am or so... Hmmm? Be well all, David

Thank you sir! I think I made it through... I'm still employed too! WOO HOO! David

Big Day today folks... If i make it thru the Quarterly Business Update this afternoon, then maybe there is hope for me yet. I think other things are finally becoming clear also, thanks for all the support. Be well and God Bless. David

I'd like to convert old US Submarines into luxury yachts... I'd love to buy an old one of those... :D David

I knew I was in trouble when I was no longer allowed to load the dishwasher and do all the handwash cookware... Yes, I am an expert dishwasher & pot scrubber... 'Nuff said for now. Be well, especially Sam! (and Roy). David

BOY do I understand that one! :D David

Yeah, you are right... But I'd still need at least the other two wishes to keep FG happy... :D :laughing: (note to FG, Just kidding darlin'... :D) Randy MADE me do it! :D David

I'd take a Genie... I'd be happy with just ONE wish... REALLY! :D DOD and Intelligence jobs are HUGE in VA, MD, TX, and NC (in that order). ST Louis has quite a few also, and then scattered all over the rest of US... Good jobs too. Be well all. David

This would be interesting to look into I suspect. Last I heard jobs and businesses are fleeing California inland (East, not West). If Terry Macaulif wins here in VA, our great economy will tank again, and yes we will have jobs issues. Texas is growing, I wonder where else is growing also...

Last couple days were beautiful and sunny. rain might creep in today. Cooler at night (good sleeping weather) I open the window next to my bed every night... Be well all & God Bless! David

Jim Shooz, Thank you sir. Deeply. Thank you. David

Reasonable point Roy. Depression is pretty hard to "hide"... Nonetheless... I hear you. David

Having a rough week. Boss is unhappy with me (partially due to our business is way down, again. Partially due to my situation keeps draggin me down... sigh... No rest for the wicked it seems. Be well, David

Never had Zuccini pickles... Hmmm In past years I've run excess Zuc's through the salad shooter or grater into a ziploc bag, and into the freezer for use in soups, stews, gumbos, etc in the winter. Works great! Be well, David

Good Luck Roy! David

Happy Birthday Buppies! An Infinity of Attaboys to you today! Be well & Be Blessed. David

Up early & off to work again... Prepping for "Quarterly Business Reviews" :yuck: My FAVORITE! Be well & God Bless all, David

I gave them up LONG, LONG ago... Do not miss them. Be well, David

Easy on the Brand Bashing Roy! Where was your JD Built? Come on now... Be well, David

Yup, if it was a successful wedding, then you canot say "with out a hitch, 'cause SOMEBODY got hitched! :laughing: Great news sir! Well Done, now go relax a bit... Be well, David

I am listening to her sir. Believe you me... I am listening... David

Partly cloudy, high of 71, with 20% chance of rain for today. That is pretty much what the week looks like too. I've got to see my Chiropractor this morning, I think he has finally straightened me out and the pain in my neck is dramatically reduced and might be almost well even. Then it is...

Darlin', You WOULD be into motorcycles after hanging out with me for a little while. At the moment I still own 4 Harley's and I've ridden Anaheim to Fredericksburg in 4 days, and I've taken all day just to get to a tiny town in West Virginia from home here in Fredericksburg. Riding a good...

Irv, I actually like work (better when my boss is not on my tail, but I like to work). My situation was that I'd allowed my sleep patterns to shift off of normal the last few weeks and it was not working so I'm trying to go to bed a bit earlier, and get back to wking up naturally at 5am like...

Dave, Good margaritas are... GREAT! :licking: and I do make good ones... I'm trying not to stay depressed, and I'm trying not to b!tch/whine/snivel too much on here as it is too easy to simply complain... And because y'all are such fine individuals here that you do not deserve my...

B7510HSD, If she comes and visits, I can tell you 1000% certainly she'd be on a Harley with me BEFORE the Margarita'... :D :D :Thumbsup: That is just ONE of the many fun activities I would plan for her! David

FG, #1 - Your are right. I was whining and sniveling and feeling sorry for myself. #2 - I make EXCELLENT Margarita's using fresh limes, and I would HAPPILY drink them with you ANY TIME you are interested. ;) :D Thanks for the re-calibration. Be well, David

Happy Early Pre-Birthday Buppies! Count that as 1 attaboy also :D God Bless your day. David

Drew, I believe the email I sent you has my cell phone number on it... I work in Reston VA and I'm living in Fredericksburg VA (for now). If you are near either place, I'd LOVE to buy you lunch/dinner/coffee or whatever... Safe travels. David

Ron, Congratulations sir! That is an awesome achievement! Have a wonderful anniversary with many more to come! David

I know... I am trying... Some days are tougher than others... Thanks for the supportive thoughts. David

Creekbend, I know, I know... I just wish eventually would arrive... I'm not sure how much longer I can hack this... David

Yesterday was tough. For some reason I struggled with severe depression all day... Work is difficult right now, the govt. slimdown is not helping, nor is my unimproving situation... Such is life. Feeling a little bit better today. It rained all day last few days, not sure what I'm going to...

Had a very late night and a rough meeting with the In-Laws last night in Richmond... The Bro-In-Law from Oregon happened to be in town also and he and I have never been "close"... A couple weeks ago I had what I thought was a VERY positive meeting with her parents,only to discover last night...

Me Three!

Jim, I am probably the worst offender here of adding a downer to this thread, BUT... Please don;t keep this completely a secret. Please allow us t keep you in prayer (those of us who pray) and thoughts (those who don't). This thread has at times been my only refuge. This is JUST MY OPINION...

Yesterday it rained hard and plenty. Looks like rain dominates the forecast also. I also had a great afternoon of shopping with my oldest daughter for her 15th Birthday. I wonder what will happen today. Be well & God Bless all, David

Nah... It is not that bad. :D David

As long as YOU are IMPRESSED, I don't care about the rest of that stuff... WOO HOO! :D David

Randy, Did you see we are only 15 I mean 14 away from our 15,000th post? JDGreen will show up any second... :D David

Randy, Don't tell anyone that I'm trying to impress f a r m g i r l.... ;) :D :D David

OK... I met with my Pastor and worked out... Now I need to go back to bed until my chiropractor appt... My 6.5 minute workout seems harder on carpet... last place I had a nice cool slate floor (very pretty too). I've been working out since May 1st, I've seen amazing improvements... My peak...

Weather channel says it is 52 now, it was cooler overnight I believe. Tons of rain and rumors there was a tornado lastnight nearby in Fredericksburg. I've not confirmed that. I'm a bit sore and have not worked out yet for the day, I need to soon though. I was up late getting advise from a...

It is a wonderful feeling to be welcomed into a new family (again). It is one thing to be friends with someone, an another thing altogether to live in their house. Truly these amazing people who keep helping me humble me and make me strive to be a better man. Happy Sunday y'all! Be well &...

Personally I'd be happy to test drive a diferent pile of trouble myself... Given that you are a ace pilot, do you work in the aviation industry? I have 1 hour of stick time in a T6 Texan and I LOVED it... As a hardcore motorcycle guy, I would love to own and fly an old WWII bird... (the...

Buppies, I am not offended in any way. Plus I am thankful for what I have. I do need to complain less, and I forget that at times. Drew, I just want my old place back... But thank you for your understanding and compasion. Yes, if i win the lottery, I will happily share. My big girls are...

Good point sir. I will stop complaining (again). Be well, David

Moving day. I hope it actually stays dry like the weatherman says it will. I've already moved most of my meager possessions I keep in tow. The Blue Harley is at a friend's house in a motorcycle shed, (probably for the winter now). I've retrienved my truck from another friend's home. Furniture...

Drew, Le Peugeot is FRENCH! the reference was to English Cars! Sacre Bleu! :D David

Seems lately my favorite fantasy has just been any woman who does not hate my guts... :D Stilettos are just gravy... :thumbsup: David

Sam, Not really blood-shot, just attempted humor poking fun at myself... Things are the same or maybe worse, but they've got to get worse before they get better, so that is probably good, so... Things are GREAT! I hope and pray all is well at your ranch also. God Bless. David

The sky is nice and pink this morning... My eyes are probably a little bloodshot though... Too many adult beverages last night... Sigh... Be well all, David

That is a sunset worthy of paying to have developed... Glad you did not have to though... Be well Larro, David

Bob, It is long and complicated logic as to why not (not yet really)... Not really suitable for a public post. But YES! God has blessed me with a long list of most excellent friends who have taken me into thier homes and lives and allowed me basically a free place to live for over 6 months so...

Dentist appointment this morning, good report there. Yesterday morning I could not get TBN to open either. Had a great Sunday with my littlest darlin. Work, work, work today. Moving this Saturday from my current very nice basement to a guest room at a different buddies place... The cycle...

Is that a "secret code" for driving it to Texas? :D David

Jim, I wanted a group portrait, and they charge by the face, so he clumped us into three chairs with me behind like that, then he totally created that pose. I only got half my face, I shoulda asked for a discount (:rotfl:). It was really a fun day. Be well, David

I woke up at about 0530 and could not go back to sleep. I have a couple hours to work on various projects and then I'm headed up Northern Virginia way to a wedding & reception for a good friend. I've booked myself a Hotel near Dulles. Then I need to hurry home Sunday Morning to pickupmy...

Here are a couple pictures... I think they are cute... David

I skipped out of work a couple hours early and grabbed my 2 big girls and headed off to opening day of the Virginia State Fair... I got us 3 unlimited ride wristbands, and off we went to the carny rides! And man did we ride!!! Almost every single ride, some of them more than once. I've been...

Drew, I'm 49 and I remember way too many things some days... Wacky Tobacky is way off limits to guys like me due to my clearances... so that is a 1000% NO GO at this station. But I appreciated the humor. :D David

Morning all! Having an odd morning. Can't seem to get up to steam, but woke up wide awake and not interested in sleeping in... Yesterday my middle daughter turned 13, I got to see her very briefly, plus she emailed me a thank you for my gifts I sent. I did get to take my youngest out for...

Roy, You are setting a great example of "rolling with the punches" here. I hope someday I can live up to this example... Bless you and best of everything to you and yours. David

Sunny and 48. I slept in the last two days... I think I'm having a different type of depression at the moment... But at least I'm recovering from the sleep debt of last week which was miserable... Tomorrow my middle daughter becomes a teen... I will shop for her today and deliver gifts, I am...

Mornin all, I had an off weekend. My kids are all sick so I only got to see the youngest for about half an hour when I went out to get my mail and look for a couple tools etc. But I [edited]... Interesting development indeed... I made a command decision that I'm not traveling this week. two...

Thank you for your concern sir. I had a grueling trip to Denver, and due to a combo of a kink in my neck and worry about my situation I had a very hard time sleeping... The only excitement was a small electrical fire in my flight from Denver Thursday that diverted to ST Louis for an overnight...

I'm up early (0355) because I'm off to Denver area for training all week. I got to see my little one yesterday, even though she had been sick all week. We had a mellow day. I need to find a new place to live by the 18th of Oct. because my hosts start a series of holiday guest stays and need my...

I had the most AMAZING ride... Me and 196 other motorcycles, more later... Maybe even pictures... God Bless all, David