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Mornin' BBB. That is 39 more fish than I caught yesterday, Kelly. I went hunting for pike on a fly. Poor timing really for fly fishing for pike. Middle of the day when they go deep in the lake. Got lots of fly casting practice. In the middle of my pike-less afternoon, I get a frantic call from DDIL to be. She and a friend…

Beautiful pool and you look pleased, Skip. Not sure what "both tops and bottoms" means either, Sam. Your dad must be bursting at the seams to see his family coming together to help, Steph. I know I would be.

Mornin' BBB. Gorgeous day. Got so many options on how to play after getting chores done. Tight lines, Kelly. I think I might get a chance to wet a line today. How's the sciatic, Skip? BBB OP ;-)

Evening gents. Sorry about the nerve pain flare, Skip. Did you all discuss gabapentin? Bloody MacKenzies and grilled flank steak for dinner. Be OP ;-)

Evening BBB. Dog training and errands in am. Nap. Then farm work at hunt club. Grilling a flank steak for dinner. BBB OP ;-)

Happy Anniversary Bill and Dave! With respective spouses of course.

Happy Anniversary Dave!

Mary, I thought this was a really good demo https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+to+put+a+worm+on+a+hook+for+bluegill#kpvalbx=_djDiXqKHL_WEwbkPt-WokA864

Mornin' BBB. Relief from pain is so amazing. Sadly it is how so many become addicted to painkillers. Super glad you got relief, Skip. Men's Health pool party soon? Just took BP after two cups of DW's super strong coffee. 110/81. Haven't taken my once a day dose of lisinopril/hctz yet. Felt a little lethargic yesterday at…

Mornin' BBB. So good to hear you got relief from cortisone shots and got a good progress report. Pool looks fabulous. Spent evening picking rocks the size of my head out of a 3 acre plot where we will be planting special grasses for dog training and hunting cover. Lost count of how many tractor buckets we filled. Ready for…

Interesting theory on immunosuppressive therapy interfering with inflammatory component of COVID-19 infection. Great to hear he is doing well and you got to see him. LOL at the snooze-fest webinar, Steve. Almost as bad as waterboarding. Hope you find a solution to the 2 am flood of pain, Skip. Yer and me dad would just say…

Mornin' BBB. One more day of amazing weather and then tomorrow on my day off its gonna rain all day. Can't win for losing. So glad you have something that works and you get a good night's rest, Kelly. Gabapentin is an interesting med with a lot of different uses. Hoping Spine Guy gives Skip something for his nerve pain. So…

Check this battery charger out, Mary. I have strongly considered getting one. https://www.amazon.com/DuraVolt-Marine-Solar-Battery-Charger/dp/B0046DU836 And this portable battery back up I do have. I carry in truck and take out in boat with me.…

I agree with you, Mike. Fomite transmission, although low risk, still possible. I would still wash my hands. The AVMA still is recommending wearing gloves when technicians are taking and delivering pets to owners in the parking lot. Statements on the virus are dumbed down for the non medically trained masses. So while the…

Mornin' gents.

Mornin' BBB. That is a whopping dose of gabapentin, Kelly. All at once before bed or multiple doses spaced out during the day? Glad it works for you. I prescribe it to dogs to help with restlessness at night too. Just saw a geriatric dog that is taking keppra for the same reason. A neurologist at Animal Medical Center…

It's how you put the worm on the hook ;-)

Mornin' BBB. Hit the salt yesterday with a friend, but we got blown off the water and came home early and futzed around the garden. Might have gotten a solid nap in too. How's the pain report, Skip? Someone suggested a sleeping in a lazyboy or adjustable chair. If you haven't tried that trick it might be helpful.…

Up and out early yesterday to hit the salt with an old fishing buddy. Got out just after day break and it looked promising, then the wind kicked up (not in the forecast) and blew us off the water. Tried looking for fish up in protected areas but the tide wasn't right. So came in early. This morning, got reports that the…

Mornin' gents. Getting there. Going in to work. Skip, how's your PITA? Be OP ;-)

Mornin' BBB. Working this am. Not sure what's in store for later. Excellent description of Zoom choir meeting. Exactly how I imagined it would have to work. Still trying to figure out "*kitten* cat". Might hit the salt tomorrow. BBB OP ;-)

DS#1 is incommunicado for 3 weeks. Bill, great you got to talk and query your pain Doc. Face time is important. Patient: "Doc it hurts when I do this" Doc: "Then don't do that" I crack myself up. Seriously, hope that nerve pain calms down for you Skip.

The Duckabush sure is pretty at that spot, Dave. Got the boat on the water for the first time this season. Just took it to nearby freshwater lake and she started up and ran smooth on the first turn of the key. Nice. I think I need a new prop, though. Old aluminum prop is starting look a little rough. Did not fish but just…

Mornin' BBB. Thanks Raine. Safe travels to Tom. 25 flights. Your quads must be the sorest. Love it when we have sunshine during the day and it rains at night. Its done that for the past two days here. Good for the veggie plants and means I do not have to water. How is Doc Skippy today? TGIF? BBB OP ;-)

Momma Mary!

Lou and Kelly, you guys make me laugh out loud.

Congrats on the chess game win, Mike! Yep exercising daily, Sam. 'Member I got dogs that expect a daily walk. Stress from work and family, I can't do much about other than just accept and move on. Praying for your healing, Skip. Be OP ;-)

Mornin' BBB. Excellent advice on the graduation gifts, all. I think Lou's scale of gifting is reasonable. I have one boy who is no relation to me but parents are good friends and have spent many hours in the woods with hunting birds and deer and he has even cooked me breakfast. He is almost like a son (love this kid). He…

Dave, I guess I am confused with the DWD thing. I assumed it was similar to hospice, but it sounds more like your friend is doing something more like assisted suicide? His condition sounds dire and painfully terminal. I pray that he finds relief from his pain and suffering. Although I'm not a spine surgeon, I agree with…

Mornin' BBB. Sounds like the roots of your sciatic nerve were tweaked, Skip. Hope that calms down for you. Back to work after one week post op? Welcome back to the grind. So, what is an appropriate HS grad gift for a grand nephew who has never said boo to me? BBB OP ;-)