Wx is short for Weather n Reports is something sometimes the School can't get thru, Glad You did, even if it wasn't Good news...!!! Glad She knows Who is still Boss there...!!
What's everybody doing today?
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hey elk whats on your mind today....well...electric blankets...other wise known as wife in a box...$37 for keeping you extra warm.....if i can find one fits inside the teton -35 sleeping bag i may not come out till spring thaw.
Leaving a trail of cotton shirts, Yes cotton, real winter people wear cotton, cause we know how to layer, Oh did I type that out loud??? (because it is so warm here in the frigid north country )
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I wear cotton and/or wool. And when it's cold out I wear a fur hat.
I just made that comment in honour of all the experts who buy in to the specialty clothing market, that never work in the stuff.
It's a tropical heat wave! A tropical heat wave! The skies are clear and bright and sunny and the temp is a balmy 36 plus.
Going vittles shopping later. And then maybe the coffee shop.
Going vittles shopping later. And then maybe the coffee shop.
Heading outside to bring water to Buddy and play with him a bit!! Bear needs to get out and play ball!! Will start my vehicles, both my batteries are several years old so fingers crossed 
!! Will haul in enough firewood for today and tonight. And just enjoy some sunshine!!
!! Will haul in enough firewood for today and tonight. And just enjoy some sunshine!!
Just went to "Check" the mailbox, MT...!!! Wearing a Light Flannel Jacket 'bout Froze...!! Gauge by the door on the porch, an even 32F...and that North Wind is a "Ask-Me-no ?"...! 
Still listing on ebay and finding the pros and cons. And... finding the new kid on the block selling some higher dollar items isn't exactly welcomed by the completion that's established as sellers of those items. Tough cookies.... I'm sure I'll do fine, but will take some time. Ebay doesn't exactly have a good reputation for some things, and I've gone thru a learning curve, and developed somewhat of an attitude. Go figure.... lol
Anyway... life continues to remain interesting. But then something would be wrong if it wasn't.
Anyway... life continues to remain interesting. But then something would be wrong if it wasn't.
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I have been fussing about in the Hobbit Hole stripping paint from the old beam for the mantel. True to form The Princess decided on a name. She named our three water heaters Tom Dick and Harry. The beam is now named Jim. As in Jim Beam.
She has 40 days left till she retires. Today is the forth day of training her replacement. She has been exhausted after each 8 hour session of getting him up to speed. She has been working for the library for more than 20 years. During that time she converted them from card catalogs to applications she wrote running on mainframes in her office. Now the catalog runs on open source software in a virtual machine somewhere in the clouds. As tired as she may be I suspect her replacement is suffering from cerebral overload every night.
Ben
She has 40 days left till she retires. Today is the forth day of training her replacement. She has been exhausted after each 8 hour session of getting him up to speed. She has been working for the library for more than 20 years. During that time she converted them from card catalogs to applications she wrote running on mainframes in her office. Now the catalog runs on open source software in a virtual machine somewhere in the clouds. As tired as she may be I suspect her replacement is suffering from cerebral overload every night.
Ben
Was Her Replacement "Vetted"...?!?
I use to wear a lot of cotton but I have found I like the more synthetic stuff better with wool. Do layer my clothes but wear shorts most of the year except in the last two and half weeks when it got real cold. Back in shorts with the tropical weather we are now having. Probably hit 37 today. Did already once fell back to 33 but suppose to go back to 37. 40s and 50s just around the corner.
Love the namesI have been fussing about in the Hobbit Hole stripping paint from the old beam for the mantel. True to form The Princess decided on a name. She named our three water heaters Tom Dick and Harry. The beam is now named Jim. As in Jim Beam.
She has 40 days left till she retires. Today is the forth day of training her replacement. She has been exhausted after each 8 hour session of getting him up to speed. She has been working for the library for more than 20 years. During that time she converted them from card catalogs to applications she wrote running on mainframes in her office. Now the catalog runs on open source software in a virtual machine somewhere in the clouds. As tired as she may be I suspect her replacement is suffering from cerebral overload every night.
Ben
More moving today. It was almost 50* so had doors wide open and heaters off. Snow is melting.
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Didn't do much today. Still not feeling too good.
It was a beautiful warm sunny day here. High temp of 32 degs.
It was a beautiful warm sunny day here. High temp of 32 degs.
Thursday February 20th 2025
Almost 9 pm
Right now 9f and miracle... not snowing
Did check on my friend with pneumonia today
I went to see him to encourage him
His woodstove was going
He did eat a bit
And he takes his meds (pills and syrup).
He phoned not long ago to tell he will go to sleep early
Besides I did some grocery a bit in closest small town
Sipping a Vodka Pepsi
I will be happy to see my bed ..my body is aching a bit
Stay warm and safe !
Thoughts for Israel
Families and victims
Almost 9 pm
Right now 9f and miracle... not snowing
Did check on my friend with pneumonia today
I went to see him to encourage him
His woodstove was going
He did eat a bitAnd he takes his meds (pills and syrup).
He phoned not long ago to tell he will go to sleep early
Besides I did some grocery a bit in closest small town
Sipping a Vodka Pepsi
I will be happy to see my bed ..my body is aching a bit
Stay warm and safe !
Thoughts for Israel
Families and victims 
Pressed out more tinctures today, only 1 shelf left to go. Been working on a list of the plants I want to hunt this year, only need 8 or 10 species. Already know where I'll find most of them. Also, gonna add a few new plants to my stocks, most are roots that'll require digging. My old pick axe needs some attention, need a new wedge for the handle.
Started getting ready for the fiddler's convention coming up this weekend, got my clothes ready. This afternoon I cleaned and polished my guitar, put on new strings. Been playing all evening, loving the new strings after playing dead ones most of the winter. Have to get all my electronics charged tomorrow. Nothing left but packing a cooler on the way out the door.
Just watching tv tonight... and picking!
Started getting ready for the fiddler's convention coming up this weekend, got my clothes ready. This afternoon I cleaned and polished my guitar, put on new strings. Been playing all evening, loving the new strings after playing dead ones most of the winter. Have to get all my electronics charged tomorrow. Nothing left but packing a cooler on the way out the door.
Just watching tv tonight... and picking!
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Tonight.... I'm resisting the urge to stir the pot on ebay.
No worries though - I'll be cool, play the game (to some extent) and make some money, and without disappointing buyers.
No worries though - I'll be cool, play the game (to some extent) and make some money, and without disappointing buyers.
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I survived the animal chores and so did the animals, and it'll be alot warmer tomorrow! Looking forward to some warmth and maybe go check the po box. Now I'm thinking about almost time to start the pepper seeds.
Up feeding the fire. Of course I had to take Bear out for a pee! 22°, clouded over, not so bad out there! Going to be above freezing today, finally!! Looks like winter is over here very soon!! Well, back to bed!
+23 mostly clear, 01:08 and I'm still up. I suppose I ought to go to bed.
This will be the last night of having to put wood in the stove in the middle of the night! I'm ready for a more normal sleeping pattern!
I just go to bed late but get up around 12:00.
Getting ready to deal with frozen pipes, it got much colder than it was supposed to!
I'm afraid I'm screwed.
I'm afraid I'm screwed.
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1 above, high of 27 today. 4th day in a row below freezing.
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A balmy 16 degrees, but no snow.
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already checked on sheep, no lambs yet, so they might be ok. It's supposed to warm up a little today. One of them has a snot nose, hope they are not getting sick
Had to take son down the mountain on the Ranger this morning, he had to leave his car at the bottom, road is still full of snow and ice. I am surprised the Ranger started, it said -12 celcius on it, not sure why it is in Celcius but that's plenty cold
Now waiting on light to get started feeding and watering everyone. Water heating up on the stove
Had to take son down the mountain on the Ranger this morning, he had to leave his car at the bottom, road is still full of snow and ice. I am surprised the Ranger started, it said -12 celcius on it, not sure why it is in Celcius but that's plenty cold
Now waiting on light to get started feeding and watering everyone. Water heating up on the stove
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it's supposed to warm up some next week
The couple I was supposed to clean for today are sick. The wife just called me. She also said it's snowing down in town. Sure enough, chance of light snow this morning, but warming up to about 35° later! I have plenty to do around here!! One more day of staycation works for me!!
