Early Risers - Eastern Time Zone
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Good Morning!
Today is packing, small laundry load, maybe a trip to the grocery??? and dinner OUT. Run dishwasher, take cat food to Sara, unlock side door to porch. Tom E will be fed on the porch. I've been feeding him there for a week...he's a bit 'stubborn' about Where he eats...grrrr. I only hope that 2 days of cat food on the porch doesn't bring on a herd of raccoons.....
Will take time out to watch the noon news, hopefully I'll not get indigestion.
I've been reading and watching almost everything this morning...too many things to comment on!!! Some day Ed, you can, over a cup of coffee or tea at the Forum, explain to me why you have Windows and Mac programs running on two machines??? You can teach me at Kindergarten Level so I understand at least half of it!
Roger I do believe that Great Dane was walking the little tyke!, and doing it very carefully. They're wonderful dogs....just SO danged BIG!!!
OK, I've gotta get this day started, will try to get back here again later today...if not, you'll know the days chores got knotted up and I'm still trying to get everything done!
Later...
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Some day Ed, you can, over a cup of coffee or tea at the Forum, explain to me why you have Windows and Mac programs running on two machines??? You can teach me at Kindergarten Level so I understand at least half of it!
Well, the easy answer is that I'm an aging nerd who just likes to keep up with the major operating systems, and even one slightly less major (but definitely a player) as well.
I currently have Mac OS High Sierra on my iMac and my MacBook Pro. In addition, on the iMac, I have created two Virtual Machines that run under the Mac OS, but only when I boot one or the other of them to do something on it. The virtual machines are never both running at once, as that would drag the system down terribly. And neither one is just "up" to be up. If I'm not updating or "playing" (read that - doodling around with the system, testing how things run, keeping up to date with my knowledge base, and/or testing out how well a given app or game runs) on one of the virtual machines, then they are not active. They do take quite a bit of the system memory to run, and even running one of them will slow down the iMac.
Now...why TWO? One is my Microsoft Insider developer's copy of Windows 10. I get to see new stuff before most people and it helps me maintain my knowledge to help less nerdy friends when they have questions. I always used Microsoft Windows when at work for the government and just wanted to keep up with it.
The other is Ubuntu Linux, 64 bit version 17.03 (I think...the .03 may be incorrect and that VM isn't running right now to check) and again, this is just to keep up with my knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX operating systems, which are, by the way, MUCH friendlier than they were when I helped maintain UNIX boxes at the IRS, in my earlier years.
Later on, I received a small, Dell mini computer that isn't very powerful, and probably would absolutely crawl if I tried to run Windows on it. So I run the latest 32 bit Ubuntu Linux, version 16.04 on that one, so I have two versions available to play with Linux.
And just fairly recently, we found a pretty good deal on a Microsoft Surface 3 pad computer, that can also be docked and used as a somewhat low powered desktop. This came with Windows 10 pre-installed, the HOME version, as opposed to the PRO version that is installed in my virtual machine. I also use my "insider" status to get some updates a little early on the pad, but I have it on the slow ring, which means I don't get them until they are fairly stable with maybe just a few kinks left to work out. So this gave me two Windows machines, with slightly different versions of the operating system.
The pad is nicely portable, with or without the bluetooth keyboard I have to go with it, and I can draw or write directly on it with the Surface Pen. I got a nice folio type case and intend to usually use it when traveling, like when we stayed downtown during DragonCon, as it's quite small compared to my MacBook Pro, being only a 10.8 inch screen rather than 17 inches. Also much lighter in weight and I don't need a big computer bag or backpack to tote it.
On either Windows machine, the pad or the virtual machine, Microsoft gets reports of any kinks I discover, as well as feedback from me on how useful (or annoying) any new features and/or bugs are. I honestly don't give a lot of feedback, but still wanted to be in the insiders group just because I'm a big old nerd!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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Howdy y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 60 out there now with an expected high of 81 and 0% chance of rain.
Not much on the agenda today.
I must have eaten something that disagreed with me yesterday because just as I was finishing up dinner prep, I felt really ill and had to lie down. I had to get J to take the curried potato puffs out of the oven and then told him to just eat some of them and the deviled eggs I had already finished making and enjoy.
After a while I threw up, then laid back down for another hour or so and then felt better enough to go and at least straighten out the kitchen and give Lilo her Clavamox before going back to bed. And I ate one piece of deviled egg.
When I got up this morning all the rest of the deviled eggs were gone so I guess J really liked them. He had also eaten a decent amount of the potato puffs before I put the rest into the fridge last night. I warmed one up and had it for part of my breakfast. They turned out pretty well.
Probably a nap today, at least.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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10/03/2017 Not 100%
Hi
I went walking this Morning + 21 Cents. The temperature this morning was 52 on the news channel and 47 degrees on the front porch and back yard thermometer.
Now that I am home I checked the Backyard Thermometer and it is still 47 degrees.
I wore the heavier Gloves after seeing the outside temeratures
Links You may find Interesting,
First Public Domain AudioBooks
https://librivox.org/search?primary_key=0&search_category=genre&search_page=1&search_form=get_results
Next Public Domain eBooks
https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Category:Bookshelf
Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/10/02/tattoos-can-cause-infections-15-years-later-warn-doctors/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/10/02/tattoos-can-cause-infections-15-years-later-warn-doctors/
By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor, 2 October 2017 • 10:00pm
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/as-loyal-donors-age-industry-on-lookout-for-young-blood/
As loyal donors age, industry on lookout for young blood
Originally published September 30, 2017 at 5:33 pm Updated September 30, 2017 at 6:34 pm
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/02/end-tv-remote-could-nigh-scientists-invent-technology-change/
End of the TV remote could be nigh as scientists invent technology to change channel using gestures
By Telegraph Reporters, 2 October 2017 • 12:01am
Have a Great Wednesday
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning!
Today is packing, small laundry load, maybe a trip to the grocery??? and dinner OUT. Run dishwasher, take cat food to Sara, unlock side door to porch. Tom E will be fed on the porch. I've been feeding him there for a week...he's a bit 'stubborn' about Where he eats...grrrr. I only hope that 2 days of cat food on the porch doesn't bring on a herd of raccoons.....
Will take time out to watch the noon news, hopefully I'll not get indigestion.
I've been reading and watching almost everything this morning...too many things to comment on!!! Some day Ed, you can, over a cup of coffee or tea at the Forum, explain to me why you have Windows and Mac programs running on two machines??? You can teach me at Kindergarten Level so I understand at least half of it!
Roger I do believe that Great Dane was walking the little tyke!, and doing it very carefully. They're wonderful dogs....just SO danged BIG!!!
OK, I've gotta get this day started, will try to get back here again later today...if not, you'll know the days chores got knotted up and I'm still trying to get everything done!
Later...
It sounds like it will be a busy day today. I find that many days the news is not might cup of tea.
I can understand why Ed might do that. I find that there are many programs for windows that have a much larger selection of choices at all price points from Free and Shareware to paid. I started with DOS before windows was out and have stayed with Windows as the hardware was so much cheaper than equivalent Apple hardware.
Good Luck with the Cat Food
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Agreedparityanimal wrote: »Some more interesting Links Hopefully ?
https://www.rollcall.com/news/hoh/mice-might-just-fact-capitol-hill-life
The Vermin Occupying Capitol Hill
Pest control service has been coming to the House every day for the last 15 years
Alex Gangitano, Posted Oct 2, 2017 5:04 AM
I think they've been targeting the wrong pests...
That used to be me, I did not have breakfast for the 30 years I worked the last two jobs I had prior to retirement.https://www.yahoo.com/news/skipping-breakfast-may-double-risk-hard-arteries-study-190455410.html
Skipping breakfast may double risk of hard arteries: study
Kerry SHERIDAN, AFP October 2, 2017
Well, then I guess I'm good on that score!
Once again, I agree, if it ain't broke, don't fix it !http://www.mirror.co.uk/science/asteroid-size-house-skim-earth-10969918
Asteroid the size of a HOUSE to skim past Earth at one-eighth the distance of the Moon
If it were to enter the Earth's atmosphere, it would have a similar effect to the Chelyabinsk meteor of 2013
BySophie Curtis, 11:58, 3 OCT 2017
Have a Great Tuesday
Roger
Hopefully their attempt to shift its course won't turn it TOWARD the earth...I say if it ain't gonna hit us, then leave it alone!
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I do not find the Windows upgrades tedious or time consumingparityanimal wrote: »
Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Well, I've upgraded my MacBook and my iMac to High Sierra. Neither one exploded...
I'm guessing that is a OS upgrade?
Nice that it went well, Did it take long to do?
Cheers
Roger
About an hour for each machine. Not bad compared with the usual time for Windows 10.
I tend to let them happen when I am done with the computer for the day and select upgrade and shut down. Then when I turn it on the next time I start it a little while before I need it.
I can completely understand the benefits of small and light.parityanimal wrote: »GardenKatGardens wrote: »Some day Ed, you can, over a cup of coffee or tea at the Forum, explain to me why you have Windows and Mac programs running on two machines??? You can teach me at Kindergarten Level so I understand at least half of it!
Well, the easy answer is that I'm an aging nerd who just likes to keep up with the major operating systems, and even one slightly less major (but definitely a player) as well.
I currently have Mac OS High Sierra on my iMac and my MacBook Pro. In addition, on the iMac, I have created two Virtual Machines that run under the Mac OS, but only when I boot one or the other of them to do something on it. The virtual machines are never both running at once, as that would drag the system down terribly. And neither one is just "up" to be up. If I'm not updating or "playing" (read that - doodling around with the system, testing how things run, keeping up to date with my knowledge base, and/or testing out how well a given app or game runs) on one of the virtual machines, then they are not active. They do take quite a bit of the system memory to run, and even running one of them will slow down the iMac.
Now...why TWO? One is my Microsoft Insider developer's copy of Windows 10. I get to see new stuff before most people and it helps me maintain my knowledge to help less nerdy friends when they have questions. I always used Microsoft Windows when at work for the government and just wanted to keep up with it.
The other is Ubuntu Linux, 64 bit version 17.03 (I think...the .03 may be incorrect and that VM isn't running right now to check) and again, this is just to keep up with my knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX operating systems, which are, by the way, MUCH friendlier than they were when I helped maintain UNIX boxes at the IRS, in my earlier years.
Later on, I received a small, Dell mini computer that isn't very powerful, and probably would absolutely crawl if I tried to run Windows on it. So I run the latest 32 bit Ubuntu Linux, version 16.04 on that one, so I have two versions available to play with Linux.
And just fairly recently, we found a pretty good deal on a Microsoft Surface 3 pad computer, that can also be docked and used as a somewhat low powered desktop. This came with Windows 10 pre-installed, the HOME version, as opposed to the PRO version that is installed in my virtual machine. I also use my "insider" status to get some updates a little early on the pad, but I have it on the slow ring, which means I don't get them until they are fairly stable with maybe just a few kinks left to work out. So this gave me two Windows machines, with slightly different versions of the operating system.
The pad is nicely portable, with or without the bluetooth keyboard I have to go with it, and I can draw or write directly on it with the Surface Pen. I got a nice folio type case and intend to usually use it when traveling, like when we stayed downtown during DragonCon, as it's quite small compared to my MacBook Pro, being only a 10.8 inch screen rather than 17 inches. Also much lighter in weight and I don't need a big computer bag or backpack to tote it.
On either Windows machine, the pad or the virtual machine, Microsoft gets reports of any kinks I discover, as well as feedback from me on how useful (or annoying) any new features and/or bugs are. I honestly don't give a lot of feedback, but still wanted to be in the insiders group just because I'm a big old nerd!
Ouch, that does not sound like a enjoyable day.parityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 60 out there now with an expected high of 81 and 0% chance of rain.
Not much on the agenda today.
I must have eaten something that disagreed with me yesterday because just as I was finishing up dinner prep, I felt really ill and had to lie down. I had to get J to take the curried potato puffs out of the oven and then told him to just eat some of them and the deviled eggs I had already finished making and enjoy.
After a while I threw up, then laid back down for another hour or so and then felt better enough to go and at least straighten out the kitchen and give Lilo her Clavamox before going back to bed. And I ate one piece of deviled egg.
When I got up this morning all the rest of the deviled eggs were gone so I guess J really liked them. He had also eaten a decent amount of the potato puffs before I put the rest into the fridge last night. I warmed one up and had it for part of my breakfast. They turned out pretty well.
Probably a nap today, at least.
I'm glad You are feeling better.
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I knew pretty much about the plethora of available e-books but didn't know that there were starting to be audiobooks available for free. That's pretty amazing.
I don't think I would be too interested in the using of gestures to change TV settings. I'd probably end up blasting the volume and changing the channel just walking across the room...or worse, the cats would do that.
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Kids try 100 years of brown bag lunches. Radish sandwich???
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After that radish sandwich and the beans and bread lunch...I think we need a nice dessert!
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Now how about some Vietnamese sandwiches? I've had some and liked them. Let's see what these people are having...
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Farmers Market lies they think people believe...but I already knew.
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Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
57 out there now with an expected high of 83 and 0% chance of rain.
Been up for a while but distracted by the usuals.
I've been fed, and made my first mug of tea. Cats will be fed momentarily. And Lilo needs her morning antibiotic, and then at some point her shot is also due today.
Clean dishes put away and the sink cleared into the dishwasher, all done.
I might need to get out to buy cat food today and maybe cat litter.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »I knew pretty much about the plethora of available e-books but didn't know that there were starting to be audiobooks available for free. That's pretty amazing.
I don't think I would be too interested in the using of gestures to change TV settings. I'd probably end up blasting the volume and changing the channel just walking across the room...or worse, the cats would do that.
I was somewhat surprised by the audiobooks too. I knew about Project Gutenberg previously.
Gestures to control the TV, No thank You !
On a humorous note, no food, no need for the kitty litterparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
57 out there now with an expected high of 83 and 0% chance of rain.
Been up for a while but distracted by the usuals.
I've been fed, and made my first mug of tea. Cats will be fed momentarily. And Lilo needs her morning antibiotic, and then at some point her shot is also due today.
Clean dishes put away and the sink cleared into the dishwasher, all done.
I might need to get out to buy cat food today and maybe cat litter.
Good Luck with the medication
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Hi
I went walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 20 degrees warmer than yesterday morning.
Now that I am home I checked the Backyard Thermometer and it is 70 degrees. Today's forecast is for a a high of 80 or low 80s.
Links:
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/halifax-cafe-goes-screen-free-sparks-backlash-on-social-media-1.3617296
Halifax cafe goes 'screen free,' sparks backlash on social media
Aly Thomson, The Canadian Press
Published Tuesday, October 3, 2017 2:17PM EDT
Last Updated Tuesday, October 3, 2017 4:55PM EDT
Have a Great Thursday
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Howdy y'all. It's fabulous Friday! 58 out there now with an expected high of 84 and 0% chance of rain.
Didn't get to the store yesterday, so might go today. Sink is cleared. Cats have been fed, and my bratwurst, potato, and onion will be ready shortly.
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Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Hi
I went walking this Morning. The temperature this morning was 68 degrees on the porch and cable channel. The Humidity is somewhat higher.
Now that I am home I checked the Backyard Thermometer and it is 70 degrees. Today's forecast is for a a high of 78to the low 80s.
Links:
https://apnews.com/8b493b7df6e147e98d19f3abb5ca090a/NKorean-workers-prep-seafood-going-to-US-stores,-restaurants
NKorean workers prep seafood going to US stores, restaurants
By TIM SULLIVAN, HYUNG-JIN KIM AND MARTHA MENDOZA, Yesterday
http://wncn.com/2017/10/05/nc-marine-veteran-wins-10m-in-lottery-scratch-off-game/
NC Marine veteran wins $10M in lottery scratch-off game
By WFMY staff Published: October 5, 2017, 7:25 am
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/04/well/move/for-your-brains-sake-keep-moving.html
For Your Brain’s Sake, Keep Moving
By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS OCT. 4, 2017
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-is-what-freaks-american-workers-out-the-most-about-robots-2017-10-04
American job hunters are now paranoid that robots will toss their résumés in the trash
By Quentin Fottrell, Published: Oct 5, 2017 5:40 p.m. ET
https://www.infowars.com/breaking-sheriff-says-las-vegas-shooter-could-have-been-radicalized/
[bBREAKING: Sheriff Says Las Vegas Shooter Could Have Been “Radicalized”
Authorities admit potential motive for first time][/b]
Paul Joseph Watson | Infowars.com - October 4, 2017
Have a Great Friday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's fabulous Friday! 58 out there now with an expected high of 84 and 0% chance of rain.
Didn't get to the store yesterday, so might go today. Sink is cleared. Cats have been fed, and my bratwurst, potato, and onion will be ready shortly.
Hmm... We start out warmer and end up cooler
I stopped at the local grocery store and picked up three apples since I have enough bananas and oranges. My brother plans to go to the ShopRite later today.
I found it interesting that the link titled "NKorean workers prep seafood going to US stores, restaurants"
says this This means Americans buying salmon for dinner at Walmart or ALDI may inadvertently have subsidized the North Korean government as it builds its nuclear weapons program, an AP investigation has found.
Have a Good Day
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While I would not choose to subsidize NK when buying food, I suspect that a lot of what I (and everyone else) buy are probably subsidizing something, somehow that I might not wish to subsidize.
If I know about it and feel strongly enough about it then I would prefer to not buy it but if I need it badly enough, then I may have little choice.
I guess I move as much as I reasonably can...so my brain may be as good as it gets.
The robots are looking for robots to hire!
Is "radicalized" even really a word? I'll still wait for more on this investigation.
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I guess Valerie is having a good time on her vacation!
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Hi
I went walking this Morning, I did see four Deer trot across the road ahead of me while walking. The temperature this morning was 65 degrees on the porch and 68 degrees on the cable channel. The Humidity has not gone down.
Now that I am home I checked the Backyard Thermometer and it is 70 degrees. Today's forecast is for a high of 80 degrees.
Links:
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/10/06/antifa-group-plans-nationwide-deface-columbus-day-actions-for-monday/
Antifa Group Plans Nationwide 'Deface Columbus Day' Actions for Monday
By Debra Heine 2017-10-06T12:49:11
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4625577/airbus-a380-landing-dusseldorf-airport-emirates-winds-video/
SCAREBUSMoment world’s biggest passenger plane skids and swerves down the runway after being battered by heavy winds while landing at Dusseldorf airport
By Aletha Adu, 6th October 2017, 11:25 am, Updated: 6th October 2017, 9:50 pm
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2017/10/06/dr-seuss-museum-to-replace-mural-after-complaints-of-racism/106360820/
Dr. Seuss museum to replace mural after complaints of racism
The Associated Press Published 8:30 a.m. ET Oct. 6, 2017
Updated 12:38 p.m. ET Oct. 6, 2017
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/tompor/2017/10/06/las-vegas-shooting-scammers-rip-you-off-heres-what-watch/739877001/
Las Vegas shooting scammers will rip you off: Here's what to watch for
Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Personal Finance Columnist
12:56 p.m. ET Oct. 6, 2017
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4626252/bomb-plane-suspect-gothenburg-landvetter-airport/
PLANE 'BOMB' PLOTGerman national arrested for trying to carry ‘Mother of Satan’ explosive onto passenger jet in Sweden
By Neal Baker, 6th October 2017, 11:29 am
Updated: 6th October 2017, 12:45 pm
Have a Great Weekend
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »While I would not choose to subsidize NK when buying food, I suspect that a lot of what I (and everyone else) buy are probably subsidizing something, somehow that I might not wish to subsidize.
If I know about it and feel strongly enough about it then I would prefer to not buy it but if I need it badly enough, then I may have little choice.
I guess I move as much as I reasonably can...so my brain may be as good as it gets.
The robots are looking for robots to hire!
Is "radicalized" even really a word? I'll still wait for more on this investigation.
Need trumps would hate to...
I move as much as I can too. I move around the house as well as walking.
I keep hearing the word radicalized used in the news and if it was not a word, that is how words become words in the OED.
I hope soparityanimal wrote: »I guess Valerie is having a good time on her vacation!
Have a Great Day
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Howdy y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! 76 out there now with an expected high of 80 and 0% chance of rain, but it looked awfully damp out there a while ago on the cars. Heavy dew perhaps.
I've been up since about quarter to six, but distracted by all sorts of things. The cats and I have, of course, been fed. I just finished unloading and cataloging today's wine delivery. 12 bottles. 2 each of six different kinds, and with my coupon (the one they gave me for stealing that one bottle the last time) I got a really good deal on this shipment. Just $4.99 per bottle after the coupon.
I didn't need more wine right now but the deal was just too good to pass up and I got several kinds I haven't tried before, so I have that much more variety now.
I had to laugh at the last bottles that I pulled out though. Back Seat Blonde. Wine with Nice Legs. 2010.
I think that's just a little bit sexist...LOL. But if it better have nice legs if it's been in the bottle for 7 years. I don't generally let my white wines age that long, but we'll see how this one is. I will put one in the cooler for use soonish.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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