in my sophisticated neighborhood, we compare the local weather online by placing adult beverages on our outdoor furniture and taking photos. This morning’s shot from a neighbor: [image: 1771358922103-img_0160-resized.jpg]

Very nicely played SK! It mellowed me out and I really needed that. Thank you.

@Big-John I know. I saw the Cylons.

Colbert interviews Talarico, the one CBS refused to air but Colbert put it on the Internet: Link to video

Durand-Brager These I love and would buy, the sea, sky, and a cutter. Imagine them on walls around your dining table. [image: 1771286111759-20230529_140237-resized.jpg] [image: 1771286111915-20230529_140241-resized.jpg] [image: 1771286112093-20230529_140244-resized.jpg]

These are two ads are for the same car. This will be my first project. The asking price is high. It's been on the market for a several months. It will sell at a premium but I can't imagine I couldn't negotiate the price lower.

How nice!

I wish we had chipmunks in our residential neighbourhoods here. They do live in forested areas here, and a few hours north (where my parents have a very modest cottage) they are everywhere! They are ridiculously cute - way better than squirrels!

I didn't understand this until yesterday but both of these apartments are on the 3rd floor. #2 obviously has an elevator. #1 does too. "Condo Info Unit Floor In Building: 3" This would explain #2's view. I got some good news from my cousin. She finished some paperwork and is getting ready to send other paperwork to the attorney's office. She said, "We're moving along." And said this time period is, "... the last little while." That was a relief.

@Axtremus No I retired from that several years ago. I've been a church organist of late although I miss trucking. I'll share some organ vids from time to time. Hope you are well. I'll tell Rach On! I said hi to you.

@Steve-Miller I love the idea of a canvas tv for artwork!!

The saga continues. The NH Executive Council voted to terminate the contract with the out-of-state company that ran the inspection program--the company who sued the state for ending inspections. At this time inspections are suspended until April, bucking the judge's orders. “We have a program that is not authorized under New Hampshire law, but which the state has been ordered to continue by federal court order, given the requirements of the Clean Air Act,” said [NH Attorney General] Formella. There is finger pointing, but efforts to resolve the quandary are on going.

I think we have one or both of them here. But they are a 5 mile or so drive from here compared to maybe a mile to our favored supermarket. We’re weirdos though, because the locals drive everywhere and that feels like a slog to us. I guess I should look at the prices to see if they’re worth the travel. Ms. RP used to drive to the Costco in Bayonne, NJ once a week for bulk items, but she’s even doing that less often these days.

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I went to happy hour at The Davidson downtown Cincy Wednesday night. Outstanding appetizers, small plates and entrees at rock bottom prices, plus very well-chosen, delicious Italian white, red and prosecco as house pours at $5 a glass. It can be done.

Made this last night, 2/3 of the 1/2 recipe. Only had half a pound of mushrooms so i added green peas. Delicious, and half a cup of rice was more than enough for the two of us. Would easily have fed four as a side dish. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/85389/gourmet-mushroom-risotto/