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Post by Cornflake on Jan 16, 2022 13:59:37 GMT -5
I hope you're staying well and warm.
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Post by Dub on Jan 16, 2022 14:05:56 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, Russell. Hope you’re pickin’ some tunes today.
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Post by billhammond on Jan 16, 2022 14:06:52 GMT -5
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Post by drlj on Jan 16, 2022 14:20:56 GMT -5
Happy Burthday, Russell. Have a good one.
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Post by John B on Jan 16, 2022 14:43:51 GMT -5
Happy birthday!
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Post by Russell Letson on Jan 16, 2022 14:45:55 GMT -5
My first birthday present was a 90-minute power outage that ended 20 minutes ago. Just in case it went on for more than what Xcel Energy estimated, I thought I'd start a fire in the long-dormant woodstove in the basement. I've kept a stash of kindling and maybe a day's worth of wood, just in case, so I laid out the sticks and some birch bark and went to strike a match from the little box--and the matches all failed. Looked in the various drawers where we might keep such items. Nothing to be seen. Drat.
But a bit more rummaging in basement corners turned up a cookie tin with miscellaneous bits and pieces, including a pocket-size box of souvenir matches (picture of the Colosseum on it) I brought back from Rome in 1965. First one I tried lit right up. Fire started OK--checked to make sure chimney still draws. Started to feed more kindling--and the power came back. At least I know that we need to buy a box of matches next time we're out. House and I both now smell of woodsmoke--something I haven't smelled for more than 20 years.
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Post by epaul on Jan 16, 2022 14:50:56 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, Russell!  |
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Post by drlj on Jan 16, 2022 14:59:47 GMT -5
Birthday cake makes a power outage seem like nuthin’!
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Post by Cornflake on Jan 16, 2022 15:04:56 GMT -5
I get power outages every day after lunch. A short nap usually gets the power back on.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Jan 16, 2022 16:30:58 GMT -5
Happy birthday Russell.
Mike
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Post by Marty on Jan 16, 2022 18:31:54 GMT -5
I lift a glass of single malt to you, or would if I had some single malt.
Happy Birthday Russell.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2022 18:33:15 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, Russell! I really hope this COVID crap passes and we can catch up to everyone in Iowa this fall in person!
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Post by t-bob on Jan 16, 2022 18:34:56 GMT -5
Russell, enjoy your birthday and a fire.
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Post by TKennedy on Jan 16, 2022 19:08:36 GMT -5
Goddamnit ya beat me again. Is 77 as bad as they say?
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Post by Russell Letson on Jan 16, 2022 19:30:29 GMT -5
It's OK as long as the power stays on. After that, you have to watch TV by candlelight. If you can find some candles. And matches.
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Post by Tamarack on Jan 16, 2022 19:42:07 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUSSELL!
I too would raise a single malt in your honour, but a cheap blend will have to do.
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Post by Russell Letson on Jan 16, 2022 21:36:55 GMT -5
In my own honor (such as it is), I raised (and downed) one finger of Glenfarclas cask strength, from a bottle we bought in 1979. My esophagus is now well preserved.
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Post by Village Idiot on Jan 16, 2022 21:40:27 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Russell. Hey, your woodburner works, that's a good thing to know. I was going to get you a case of Bush Light, made with Iowa corn, but I didn't think you'd drink it.  So I got you the shirt instead. Enjoy!  |
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jan 16, 2022 22:03:06 GMT -5
You still having birthdays? Well hope you had a great one, Russell.
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Post by howard lee on Jan 16, 2022 22:34:03 GMT -5
Ach. Late to the party, as usual. Nonetheless, wishing you a very happy birthday, Russell, and enjoyed reading about your memorable exploits today. Stay warm and cozy!
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