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Post by paleo on Jan 2, 2022 9:58:09 GMT -5
It's minus a whole bunch out and the high for the day is predicted to be +5. I'll venture outside at 11:00 and clean up the snow around the entrances, then wait for the plow to come and do the rest.
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Post by paleo on Jan 2, 2022 9:15:07 GMT -5
Ok, I'll admit it, I keep track of everything. Given that, I find my cycling history of 2021 interesting. I racked up the following mileage: Honda 118 miles Sportster 542 miles Bicycle. 770 miles
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Post by paleo on Jan 1, 2022 10:37:25 GMT -5
Well I didn't see the new year arrive, but I did see the ball drop, close enough. Looks like the big snow storm is tracking a little bit farther south. That changes the snow predictions here from 4-7 inches down to 1-4 inches.
Happy New Year everyone!
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Post by paleo on Dec 31, 2021 10:10:25 GMT -5
I have a very exciting day planned. Go to the pharmacy for a refill on one of my meds. Go for a hike in the snow and make up several pans of my chicken noodle casserole. The casserole, if that's what it is, is delicious. It's noodles, cream of mushroom soup, pepper bacon, herb and garlic feta cheese, cheddar and parmesan cheese layered in a pan and then baked. I'll make 3 pans, freeze 2 and eat the 3rd pan over the next couple days. Oh, I might try to stay up till 11:00 tonight to see the ball drop in NYC, then again I may not.
Edit. I just finished frying up 2 lbs of pepper bacon and when I saw the cans of chicken breast on the counter I remembered that I forgot to mention it. Each pan of the casserole will have about 15 oz of chicken breast in it.
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Post by paleo on Dec 30, 2021 10:55:02 GMT -5
A balmy 23 degrees, but heavy clouds and a gloomy look.
At 1:00 I'm taking the truck in for a check up, I think all it needs is new windshield wipers. I'll also stop at the grocery store and pick up a few things to have on hand for Saturday's snow storm.
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Post by paleo on Dec 29, 2021 9:58:08 GMT -5
A cold, sunny morning. At 8:00 this morning I was sitting watching TV, drinking coffee and wondering what time I should go outside and move some of the 2-3 inches of new snow. That's when I heard a big noise, looked outside and a 4 wheel drive John Deere was coming in my driveway. Snow removal problems solved.
I will venture out to Vinton later, gotta renew my ATV registration and pick up some groceries.
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Dec 28, 2021 10:40:54 GMT -5
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Post by paleo on Dec 28, 2021 10:40:54 GMT -5
Sitting with a cup of coffee watching it snow. Roads may be getting icy. It's beautiful as long as I'm inside, nice and warm.
Music practice is scheduled for this afternoon....but, I wonder....
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Post by paleo on Dec 27, 2021 13:07:46 GMT -5
My wake up call came at 5:30 this morning when Waylon, a large black lab mix dog, joined me in bed.
We had an early family breakfast at the Koffee Kup, in Stoughton, WI at 6:30 this morning. My 20 year old grandson and I were walking in the 2 inches of fresh snow near the cafe, when we encountered a gentleman, probably in his mid 50s shoveling the sidewalk. My grandson goes up to the guy and says "sir, do you want me to shovel the sidewalk for you, I could have it done in 5 minutes "?
The guy just stood there with a bewildered look, for a few seconds before responding that he had it under control, but thanks.
Now I'm back home in Iowa, no snow here.
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Post by paleo on Dec 26, 2021 9:00:39 GMT -5
I think John Prine pretty well summed up the day here.
All the snow has turned to water Christmas day has come and gone Broken toys and faded colours All that's left to linger on
Coffee, some great leftovers, a long hike and music will be my day
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Post by paleo on Dec 25, 2021 11:32:00 GMT -5
It was a challenge, but we got all the Christmas gifts opened, now to kick back and enjoy some coffee.
One gift i received was a ticket to River Dance, next June, in Cedar Rapids. It'll be a family outing.
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Post by paleo on Dec 24, 2021 16:32:44 GMT -5
On my first trip to Indonesia, Surabaya, I was talking to some locals at the hotel. They asked where I was from, and since I knew they wouldn't recognize Cedar Rapids, I said "near Chicago ". They looked at me rather strangely and their next question was, "are you here to kill someone "? This was about 22 years ago. Thinking about what I wrote, it was way more than 22 years, it was actually 40 years ago!
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Post by paleo on Dec 24, 2021 16:16:01 GMT -5
On my first trip to Indonesia, Surabaya, I was talking to some locals at the hotel. They asked where I was from, and since I knew they wouldn't recognize Cedar Rapids, I said "near Chicago ". They looked at me rather strangely and their next question was, "are you here to kill someone "? This was about 22 years ago.
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Post by paleo on Dec 24, 2021 12:44:49 GMT -5
45 degrees at noon. The lake seems to have a thin layer of water on top of the ice. Church this evening, then some "Christmas" movies, and some Christmas music. Merry Christmas everyone!
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Post by paleo on Dec 23, 2021 10:57:12 GMT -5
The lake, a solid sheet of glass No waves, no rippling water sounds The leaves, in piles in the fence rows Winter, but no snow upon the ground
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Post by paleo on Dec 16, 2021 18:47:24 GMT -5
Did you have cabbage and tomatoes in it. Was it cooked in a aluminum pot.these 3 items can cause a chemical reaction. No to all 3
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Post by paleo on Dec 16, 2021 18:46:37 GMT -5
What made you think it was the onions? If you’ve eaten this soup before, it would indicate that either something has changed in you, or something was wrong with the soup? Good that you’re feeling better, at least. Doesn’t sound like a good time. My dad was sensitive to onions, when I was young I could eat onions like apples. As I've got older I've become sensitive, this isn't the first time this has happened (guess I'm a slow learner).
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Post by paleo on Dec 16, 2021 17:47:02 GMT -5
Last Friday evening I had a big bowl of my homemade vegetable soup, soup that was loaded with onion. By the time I went to bed the bloating had started, and I was suffering, but not nearly as much as I would be on Saturday. Saturday night I had my phone ready, trying to decide if I should call 911. I either went to sleep or passed out and the call didn't get made.
Sunday, Was bad but on Monday I thought I noticed a slight improvement. Finally, yesterday afternoon I ate a few saltines, 3 to be exact, and I had a little plain yogurt.
Today I've increased my food intake to include a little bread and Turkey breast. Now, 4:30 PM and I suddenly felt like I was hungry!! I've probably consumed less tha 500 calories in the past 6 day, so an exciting advancement.
I'm thinking now now that I will survive, but I'm absolutely sure I don't ever want to eat onions again.
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Post by paleo on Dec 16, 2021 15:51:26 GMT -5
Pine Island is 69F going to 76F all winter. If I only had the funds. Well, there is always Pine Island, Minn.! You might also be interested in home on Pine Island Lake, Todd County Minn. A beautiful little lake that I spent many hours swimming in and fishing on.
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Post by paleo on Dec 10, 2021 20:31:50 GMT -5
Congratulations!!
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Post by paleo on Dec 10, 2021 12:30:44 GMT -5
Foul weather in the forecast, although it sounds like most of it will be north of me. Just returned from Vinton, stopped for a few minutes at Phil's place, then the usual, Theisens, Fareway and the bank. A few raindrops on the windshield as I drove home
Day one of cat sitting completed, we both seem to be getting along ok.
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