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Mornin' gents. Sorta been MIA a bit this week. Mornings have been hectic. Picked up boat from the mechanic after they winterized the motor...now gotta put rat bait in the cubbies and cover it. So glad I didn't go to the Amateur National in Utah. 6 degrees out there this AM on the final day. 17 dogs out of 99 dogs entered…

I use the Meater. Pretty nifty gadget. There are a couple of others available that are probably equable. I use it with my Camp Chef pellet smoker in combination with the wired probe. Not only does it calculate my cooking time using the ambient temperature of the cooking device, but the ambient temp double checks the…

Aftrrnoon gents

Mornin' gents. Getting after it on the treadmill is an NSV, Steve. Good job. Having a flare of joint and deep tissue pain since Sunday. Its been a bit of a struggle. Symptoms appear to be easing up this morning. Be OP ;-)

Mornin' BBB Sadly, these real estate wheelers and dealers are responding the high demand and scarcity of properties. But glad that they got to feel a bit of outrage yesterday. You never know when a well timed (and well deserved) scolding will have a positive effect. Maybe not for you, but maybe for whoever comes next.…

Mornin' BBB. Real estate has gone cuckoo. Supply and demand, I guess. Love the phrase "analysis paralysis". Happens way too often. Whoops...I have a wet dog that seems to have let herself in that I have to go deal with. DW has a bad habit of not making sure the door is latched shut when she leaves. (((sigh))) BBB OP ;-)

Evening BBB

Mornin' gents. I got goosebumps when you told the story of your grandfather and his possible signature on the piano key, Mike. Too bad you don't feel it was his handwriting, that must have been a bit of a let down. It was for me. Amazing preserve photos, Steve. Bill, how would you describe your average day pain wise? Scale…

Smoked bacon wrapped whole quail and roasted a turkey breast for myself and DW yesterday. We were planning on DS#2 but he couldn't make it. In spite of all we have to be thankful for, it was a bit of a somber event. Earlier this week, my 52 year old nephew was found dead in his Florida home from an OD involving fentanyl.…

Mornin' BBB. Hope all had a nice Thanksgiving. It was just DW and me. DS#2 pulled a last minute no show, so we'll try and do a family dinner this coming Sunday. As a result, spent some quality time with DW, who still whipped up some good eats to accompany the bacon wrapped smoked quails and cranberry and herb encrusted…

Happy Thanksgiving gents!

Happy Thanksgiving BBB!

Mornin' BBB

Mornin' gents.

Mornin' gents. Ugh, feel better Steve. Sounds like you might be pretty close to bleeding from the eyes. I agree with the mask wearing being an issue now. But I am a firm believer in doing what you feel is right. Better you wear a mask and get payroll done than to stay home, I'd say. So yesterday's inter club field trial…

Mornin' BBB Really amazing day out with my dogs and other people's dogs in spite of the cold and wind. It helped that I was constantly moving. After the trial was over and I had given out placements, one of that club's members let me take Lucy for quick walk with our shotguns. That was the BEST part of the day...she put on…

Mornin' BBB. Today is my day to freeze my baguettes off. I will be standing in the cold and wind judging dogs and their owners in an informal interclub dog trial today. Break out the insulated underwear! Not one of my clubs, but was an honor to be asked. I will get to run the girls before hand at my club. BBB OP ;-)

Mornin' gents. Same here with no posting yesterday. You must be excited to see DD#3 in spite of the drama, Mike. I get to judge a private interclub hunting dog trial today at a local hunt club. Maybe 15 dogs, a mix of pointers and flushers and likely some dogs of dubious breeding. One dog running will be a pup out of my…

Mornin' BBB. Last day of 3 yr contract with Heart&Paw. I plan to stay on but DW is quitting after New Year's. It will just be me and a new doc we just hired. Interestingly enough I have been offered a position at another practice, which I would consider if it weren't within the radius of my non compete clause in my…

Well today is the last day of our 3 year contract with Heart&Paw. I will try to stick around at least another 3 years, but maybe not. I have already been offered a position somewhere else. I would miss my clients, but I am quickly getting frustrated with the level of inefficiency we have devolved to. Is anyone using the…

Mornin' BBB Glad to help out my sick friend. Wishing you guys (Tucker included) a quick recovery and that DMIL does not catch. My day off and I don't wanna do nuthin. Not running a fever, just feel lazy. I suck. Forcing myself to go out and play with the girls and run some errands. Sometimes the spousal annoyance is with…

Mornin' gents. I am in favor of instant coffee when necessary. S'Bux instant is better than Folger's. You can make as strong a cup as you lile. Doesn't approach the dark roast we like to brew in our Chemex, but there are times when this snob will acquiesce. I am being very lazy this morning. Other than feed the dogs, call…

Mornin' gents. Dragging a bit today. Not sure why. Maybe the sibling family drama discussions going on both sides independently? The kids are better behaved. Always good to have a backup coffee plan, Mike. We got pretty much the same wintry mix and it should all go away today. Be OP ;-)

Mornin' BBB. Dang Skip. Think you got exposed when you had surgery? Hope you feel better soon. Congrats on Dog of the Week. He is adorable. Sibling family drama, both mine and DW's. Seems the holiday season bring out the best and the worst of us. Seriously, aren't we all grownups now? BBB OP ;-)

Afternoon BBB So glad to hear Kris' biopsy is OK. Whew! Yes Sam, we, DS#1 included, are very fortunate to have her. Good luck with your DW's scoping. Its beginning to smell like Christmas at Mary's house. You know what they say about pro football, "any given Sunday" or Monday night. BBB OP ;-)

Afternoon gents. Prayers for those ailing to have full and quick recoveries. Be OP ;-)

Mornin' BBB Hoping the Mac and Cheese was the beginning of a good result from this last surgery. Selling homes and moving. Not fun. I am not nomadic at this point in my life. BBB OP ;-)

Mornin' gents. Nice afternoon with dogs chasing hold over birds on my favorite club grounds. Gotta wear high rubber boots when hunting there because of all the water but it is great for dogs when they get hot. Always some water to cool off in nearby. Poor Connie. Definitely time to see the doctor. Be OP ;-)

Mornin ' BBB Sure hoping you just need a little tincture of time to start doing better Skip. Unbelievable Dave. I'd volunteer to be a pie tasting judge. Will Rogers was a very wise, and funny, man. Things are drying out, so hope to take a walk with girls and shotgun this afternoon. BBB OP ;-)

Mornin' gents. The conspiracy theorists would surmise that the home tests are now rigged to test negative. Praying for Connie to feel better real soon. Yes, I was surprised to find out grapes and raisins were toxic 20 yrs ago when it was first identified as a toxin. Thank God for Poison Control to get the info out the…