[18:58 UTC-5]
[+19*F..fair..winds: east@2 mph..humidity: 72%..barometer: 30.15" /\ ]
[Now Playing: "Hellfighters" [a John Wayne movie[watch/listen]]
   Snow is forecast for Sunday afternoon through into mid-day Monday..maybe a max accumulation of 6" or so..but the high temperature both days is in the mid-30s F..but I noticed today when I took a walk just after 14:00 that the ground after the cold the last few days is frozen..at least the first couple of inches so at least some of the snow probably will accumulate on the ground..but Winter does come early in the Northcountry..
   Decided to take a late afternoon/early evening walk now during the Summer time that's usually between 17:00 & 18:00...but the sunset today was at 16:27:19..so the late afternoon/early evening walk was rescheduled for just after 14:00..just 9 hours and 9 minutes of sunlight today..and growing shorter everyday..walk up to the convenience store..had thought about going there from Price Chopper yesterday..just a short detour on the way home..but when I changed my plans and added Aldi to yesterdays walk..I went in the other direction..could have waited to early next week but with the snow forecast decided to do it today..came back by way of the lobby and got my daily toffee coffee..
   The hotel part of the facility I live in has been a "zoo" the last couple of day's..fully booked with the horde of bargain hunters and the sales going on at the mall and the plazas in the area..mostly Canadian shoppers..we're just 30 mils or so from Canada..straight down I-81 [part of the interstate highway system [link]]..and if they stay in the US for 48 hours they can take 400$ worth of merchandise back to Canada duty-free..part of the NAFTA accords..
Just a few things left to attend to so will say my good-nights..

[20:02 UTC-4]
[+24*F..cloudy..winds: 2 mph..humidity: 78%..barometer: 30.30" \/ ]
[Now Playing: Hornblower: "The Frogs & The Lobsters" [watch/listen]]..
   The facility I live in is having trouble with the WiFi..and is being worked on..so this posting may be very short..interrupted..and finish sometime later..
   Because of all the "Black Friday Sales" which continue through the weekend..[start of the Christmas shopping season]..which because of the late date for The Thanksgiving celebration the "season" is 6 days shorter than last year..Thanksgiving by federal law is always celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November [in the USA]..the hotel that the residence building that I live in is booked solid for the weekend..just pretty lousy timing for WiFi issues..
   It was my original intent to walk just to Price Chopper this morning and then to Aldi tomorrow..all I really needed was horseradish root..and some garlic..and a baguette..which they didn't have..oy vey or any rolls I like..but spotted some nice small potatoes..and got a bottle of Adobo spice [ah another new word for the spell-check dictionary]..was almost out..found some in other stores but all I had found so far had Sazon added [ that's two new words to the dictionary in the same run on sentence]..now I have Sazon and use it but not every time I use the Adobo..found the same brand I've been using and was very happy with [Goya]..besides I had forgot to use my built up value card refund earlier in the week and it disappears at the end of the month..so extended the walk to Aldi..and got what I had intended to buy there tomorrow and some rolls as well..
   Still have a few things to attend to both on and off line so good night to  you all..

[21:04 UTC-4]
[+27*F..+18*F w/chill-wind..cloudy..winds: north@9 mph..humidity: 76%..barometer: 30.33" /\ ]
[snow forecast for Sunday..other than that..no snow in the forecast for the next 5 days..daytime high temperatures all five day one side or the other of +30*F..Now Playing..an eclectic mix..]..
   I returned to my rooms after a very nice traditional Thanksgiving meal and a nice chat with my bro..just before 18:00 this evening..they live in Carthage NY..about 25 miles to the east of where I live..when I awoke this morning we had not gotten the predicted snowfall..but they did..although only an inch or two..now both my bro and his wife Kathy are foodies..so I took her a wedge of the Romanian cave cheese, a wedge of sheep's milk cheese and a bottle of caper berries..she was quite pleased..in fact put the caper berries on the relish tray...I don't get to see them as often as I would like but with me no longer driving it is difficult..besides the spend a few weeks in Florida ever winter..they have 3 grown kids who live all over the map..a daughter that teaches English as a second language in Slovakia [plays on a Celtic football team]..a son who is a lawyer in NYC [soccer/tennis]..a another daughter in Vermont..works for a lumber company..a graduate of the  NYS School of Forestry [and competes in Lumber Jill competitions]..my bro and his wife are both retired school teachers..and travel a lot to see their kids..
   On my return have been trying to pickup the threads as it were of my online activities..pretty well got done what could be done..and I hate to admit it but the day's activities has tired out the gimpy, grumpy old Trollie..and my next activity will be tucking myself into bed..nite all..

[19:17 UTC-5]
[+47*F..rain..winds: south@2..humidity: 86%..barometer: 29.46" /\..raining continuing through 06:00 tomorrow and then changing to snow until 09:00..the high wind warning have been withdrawn..Friday and Saturday have been forecast to be sunny w/ high temperatures right around 30*F..snow forecast for Sunday and Monday..Now Playing:[Hornblower.."Duty"]..]
   The weather was windy/cold this morning but the rain didn't start until early afternoon..needed a few things at Ollie's and Dollar General..also got a small crock at The Thrift Store..I make my own dipping sauces and have an idea for another one..I presently make a ketchup/horseradish sauce/hot sauce dipping sauce..and thinking about a mustard based dipping sauce..no firm plans at the moment..but thought I'd get the container first..no point in making it if you don't have a jar to put it in..and knowing what a "mas house" the retail stores will be this long weekend..the beginning of the Christmas shopping season..I have no intention of going anywhere near one..but will probably go to Price Chopper and or Aldi Friday..need some bread/rolls for my nightly sandwich..and maybe some sliced beef..running low on that..
   Well as I mentioned last night i will be away from my rooms from early afternoon until..??..depends on if my brother brings me back before or after the late football game..maybe halftime..in all probability will post here before I leave to enjoy family time and a traditional Thanksgiving meal..frankly I'm fairly neutral where roasted turkey is involved but I'm very fond of the dressing/stuffing and some of the other side-dishes..and of course the gravy..not much of a dessert eater..not really a "sweet tooth" [link]..although if there is a piece of cherry pie in need of eating..I'm your guy..
   A few things to attend to before I call it a day..a goodnight to you all..

[19:47 UTC-5]
[+38*F..clear..winds: south@2 mph..humidity: 86%..barometer: 30.03" /\..rain predicted starting around 12:00 tomorrow through 05:00 Thursday..changing to snow through 09:00...we also are under a high wind advisory from 13:00 tomorrow through 01:00 Thursday..[have posted a copy of the advisory in the footer]..[Now Playing:..[Mozart et al]..]
   Walked just after 10:00 this morning..Big Lots and Aldi..just a few things to last me to the weekend..weather [see above] for tomorrow is not conducive for a walk..and besides the day before the Thanksgiving Holiday is not a good day to go grocery shopping any ways..one of the busiest days of the year for food markets..and most places are closed on Thursday..that is that some of the retail stores will open in the evening and stay open all-night..for the shopping spree..that is this weekend,,the start of the Christmas rush..now if I followed my usual pattern I would have gone to the ATM Friday to draw off my checking my 10 day walking around money..and probably when the bank was closed..I was fortunate that I went this afternoon just after 14:00..because I got a slip saying the transaction couldn't be completed..I thought I had fixed the snafu with my address a couple months ago..but there was still a problem..so went in to the bank..took almost 40 minutes but now I think we've got the problem fixed..[knock wood]..if the bank had been closed and I got  that slip..no explanation what the problem was..it would have driven me nuts..B.P [he was a traveling rep for the company we both worked for]..I was having a very stressful day...and said "One of these days this place is going drive me crazy"..he responded "No need to drive you crazy..you're so close all I'd have to do is take your hand and walk you across the street"..we played on the same volleyball team..but on different teams in the same "slow-pitch-softball" league..and to say that we were highly competitive would be an understatement..
   Still things to do before I take my rest..good night to you all..

[18:41 UTC-5]
[+42*F..cloudy..winds: south@4 mph..humidity: 84%..barometer: 29.80" /\..Tuesday cloudy with a daytime high of 47*F..Wednesday rain with a high of 49*F..Thursday [Thanksgiving Day in the USA] morning snow..high temp..36*F..Now Playing:[The Manhattan Transfer]..]
   It has been an interesting day..except for a mid-morning walk to Price Chopper for veggies and a couple of condiments it's been a very typical day for me..had an interesting conversation with a couple of construction workers who are staying in the hotel section of the facility I live in..
   Tomorrow being Tuesday will probably take my weekly visit to Big Lots and since I go right past Aldi will probably stop there was well as the forecast for Wednesday looks like it will be a day I really don't want to be walking..
   I  still trying to figure out how to handle posting to both here and "Trollie's Game Room" on Thursday..will be leaving for dinner at my bro's early afternoon..and have not guess one when I'll be back to my rooms..most probably sometime in the evening..plan right now is to play poker and a quick run through the solitaire games I play and post for the day to "Trollie's Game Room" before I leave for dinner..as to posting here..really can't decided..ergo..I may post early..before I leave..after I return..or just skip the day and post on Thursday's activities on Friday..to avoid the shopping frenzy that the day after Thanksgiving has become my plan is to barricade myself in my rooms anyways..so I will have plenty of time to post here..I wish you a very goodnight..

[20:56 UTC-5]
[+36*F..+30*F w/wind-chill..winds: w/s/w@ 6 mph..barometer: 85%..Barometer: 29.55" /\ ]..
[Now Playing:[Vivaldi]..]
   The weather Monday Tuesday is forecast to be in the mid-40s F and no rain..rain predicted for Wednesday..with predicted high temperature of 50*..Now Thursday is the 'Thanksgiving Holiday" [link]..it's usual a family gathering and a meal featuring a whole roast turkey..weather forecast for this Thursday in these parts are AM snow showers..but not an unusual occurrence this time of the year..a few years ago we got 3 feet of snow Thanksgiving evening..and that is followed by "Black Friday" historically the day that the stock market crashed in the New York City in 1929 starting the great depression [link] but now the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" takes on a rather differnt meaning..it's the unofficial start of the Christmas Shopping season..and most of the retail stores fav special sales..usually the busiest shopping day here in the USA..
   I got a pm on messenger yesterday from my bro..inviting me to a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thursday..as to my plans for Black Friday..my intentions our to barricade myself in my rooms..the hotel potion of the facility I live in will probably be packed with shoppers and be an absolute mad house..[I live in the residential wing of the building]..besides I have no intention of battling the crowds..the good thing is the the food markets will probably be empty if I do need to get some food stuffs..but I might be crazy but even I'm not nuts enough to go to any of the retail stores before Monday next..
   must fly..I'm approaching the time I would  have to re-enter my WiFi password which I don't want to do..still a few things to attended to online..nite all..

[20:26 UTC-5]
[+31*F..+25*F w/wind-chill..winds: southeast@6 mph. humidity: 70%..barometer: 29.35" \/ ]
[ no rain forecast for tomorrow..daytime high temp. in the lower 40s F..intermittent rain forecast for Monday..daytime high temp. in the mid-40s F..Now Playing:"Bach: The Brandenburg Concertos"]..
   I had been to Aldi yesterday..usually take that walk every three or four days..but when I was trying to rustle up a sandwich last night discovered that my salami and ham cold cuts had seen there better days..oy vey..but had planned to walk in the other direction today to T J Maxx..and maybe Price Chopper..but although the temperature was in the mid-30's felt colder..got another bottle of capers..and as I walked towards Price Chopper..decided I was on the right side of the street so walked down to Aldi and got some salami and prosciutto..as luck/fate/&or/karma dictated I had the same girl who had checked out my groceries yesterday..she teased me a little about that..well I deserved that..and besides I have been know to tease her a little from time to time so turn about is fair play..she a nice kid..and I have that kind of a relationship with the vast majority of all the checkout and sales clerks I deal with in this area..if I'm in aisle and a clerk apologies to me for being in my way..I  always respond "I'm retired..You're working..I'm in Your way"..do the same  with the housekeeping staff..
   Had an "Old-Timer's Moment" today..or rather an "Old-Timers hour+" just flat forgot or was distracted and missed a chip drop on the free poker site I play by almost an hour..in my defense..actually I have  no defense..dummkopf..the klutz in me struck again..
   I'm still having trouble dealing with the changes that have been made to my blogger "dashboard"..the control center as it where for posting and modifying my blogs..the changes have been made to make it easier for peeps to access their blogs from a smartphone..which is great news..if you have a smartphone..which I do not..I am just finding it a royal pain in the tuckus..I'm not against change..if it makes sense..but for me this one is just something I have to deal with..I'm just used to the old style..oy vey
   Just a couple more things to deal with online..sign off..grab a late night snack and off to bed..a good night to you all..    

[20:17 UTC-5]
[+31*F..+22*F w/wind-chill..winds" west@10 mph..humidity: 61%..barometer: 29.96" /\]..
[forecast for Saturday and Sunday have changed..now both days no rain &/or snow with daytime highs in the lower 40s F..Now Playing:"Today's My Mix"..]
   If you lived in the Northcountry as I do you would be used to the every changing weather forecasts..because of the potential of change based on the fact that Lake Ontario is less than 20 miles to the west of where I live and the slightest change in the wind direction can be a major factor in our weather..we live by the adage "If you don't like the weather..wait 15 minutes..and it could change"..now whether that change will be for the better or the worse..flip a coin and call it in the air..
   Despite what I wrote last night..I decided to brave the high winds..needed bananas..or rather I probably was bananas to walk to day..but except for a close in-counter of the driver who obviously either didn't see me..was in a hurry..and his/her cellphone..or forgot that a pedestrian under New York State traffic code..when in a crosswalk with the "walk light" has the right-of-way..but I was just under 1/2 way across when I saw him/her coming..so had time to evade..but they chopped the corner..and it was closer than what I find comfortable..oy vey...
  Also walked later in the day to Ollie's and Dollar General..nothing I needed urgently..but frankly just to get out of my rooms and getting so fresh air..but my "shortcut" was passable so had no need to cross the street..[I'm off to button up "Trollie's Game Room" for the night..will finish this later]..[20:00]..[20:15]..
  Still have a few things to attend to both on and off line..so I  bid you a goodnight..

[17:07 UTC-5]
[+39*F..partly cloudy..winds: southeast@5 mph..humidity: 74%..barometer: 29.98" \/..]
[rain forecast to begin at 18:00 to night through 09:00..winds will increase through out the night and early morning hours and beginning around 08:00 through the afternoon be in excess of 20 mph..]
[Now Playing: Purcell Overtures..[listen]..]..
   As I write this it's 16:48 UTC-5, and the sunset was 17 minutes ago..oy vey..as above the weather for the next several hours will not be fit for man or beast..even when the rains cease the 20+ mph winds will continue..and winds of above even 15 mph can cause me difficulties..as I have mentioned several times before I have essential tremors and because of this I have balance issues..and if I got caught just right with a gust of wind it could quite literally get knocked off my feet..I've got spun around once before and with the help of the cane regained my balance without falling..but to the wind I repeat that old adage "Fool me once shame on you..fool me twice shame on me"..ergo..if the  wind approaches 20 mph I stay in..besides I was aware earlier this week of the potential of bad weather both today and tomorrow..so ran all necessary errand earlier in the week..and had no plans to go out either today or tomorrow..
   So have spent the day as I prefer to do..quietly in my rooms..watched a little TV..but have spent the rest of the day online..and a few things that needed to be done around my rooms..and plan to spend the day tomorrow as I have spent to day in my rooms..besides forecast looks good for Saturday..with rain/snow returning both Sunday and Monday..so will take care of what needs to be attended to then..besides Aldi will deliver..and my "winter [aka: bad weather] pantry" is  well stocked..so I will bid you a good night and a better tomorrow..

[10:30 UTC-5]
[+29*F..cloudy..calm..humidity: 86% barometer: 30.17 /\..nice tomorrow high temp. in the mid-40s F..rain beginning around 21:00 through 11:00 Friday and then seasonal weather through Monday..high temp. in the mid-40s F]..Now playing:[Purcell]..]
   For the most part was a quiet, restful day..took some time to just sit and watch some TV..some shows I really like..a little NCIS  re-runs and the movie King Arthur[2004...besides the cast several actors that I like..rather than place it in the middle ages the movie is set at the end of Roman rule in Britain..and Arthur is the last Roman commander..whether accurate or not it is any interesting take on the myth..
   Took a mid-morning walk to Price Chopper..the usual peppers. onions et al..I am very picky about what tuna I buy..and revert to  my child hood when the only tuna you ever saw was chuck..in a can..in oil..I find the trend to flaked..in a package..in water..distasteful..but Price Chopper carries an imported brand of chunk..in a can..in extra-virgin-olive-oil..and despite the fact that I am quite frugal [although there are those who would call me a "penny pincher"]..I will pay more for a product that I prefer..but if I can find a less price in a store brand than a name brand..and I think in taste they are equal I'll buy the store brand..I'm not buying the label..I'm buying what's in side..also found a brand of mustard powder my mom used..more expensive that what I was getting..but it is a much better product..same thing with mayo..I  only buy Hellmann's olive oil mayo..
  well the end of the day is upon me and things to deal with before I sleep..a good night to you all..
   

[19:45 UTC-5]
[+31*F..cloudy..calm..humidity: 72%..barometer: 29.92" /\]
[Now Playing: a mix of tradition European music [listen]]..
   It was actually quite a nice day for this time of year..most of the day it was partly sunny and temperatures were in the mid to upper 30s F..but for a late Autumn day here in the Northcountry of New York State..it's pretty normal weather..took my usual walk to Big Lots..they didn't have the one spice I was looking for but they did have a jar of Harissa a Moroccan spice I have wanted to try..and a few other items I typically get there..so since it was on my way back to my rooms to see if Aldi had it..oops..dried mustard power..they didn't but they did have ground clove..which I also have wanted to try..and while there got another wedge of sheep's milk cheese..and just before dark..[sunset today was at 16:33:50 UTC-5]..checked at Ollie's they didn't have the spice either..but ended up with a bag of good dark chocolate candy..and a pair of copper infused gloves..my hands have been stiff and sore of late..probably to much mouse & keyboard action..early days but me thinks they might be helping a little..and a stop at Dollar General for a bottle of Powerade zero sugar..good hydration is an important element of dealing with the cold weather..
   A cartoon posted on "The Farthest Side" today reminded me of an incident that occurred many years ago..Summer of 1972..I was working the 4 pm to 12:20 am shift at the plant and lived north of the city..on my way home up US 11..there was a long 45 mph speed zone..I was driving a '65 VW bug..and a car was tailgating me with the high beams on..I drove that road everyday so knew there was a spot I could pull off and let the other car..I was doing maybe 43 mph..so I used my turn signal and pulled off and park..at that point..the flashing lights went off and he pulled in front of me..cutting me off..dang..I knew what was happening..he was trying to get me to speed up so he could give me a ticket..I was tired and in no mood to put up with this nonsense.. so this county cop..comes back to the card..[I had long hair and wearing an American Flag sweatshirt]..and he says "License and Registration"..said 1.."May I have your name and badge number..Sir" a reasonable request which by law he must give if asked..he replied "Why"..said I "because I intend to make a citizens arrest and charge you with tailgating with you high beams on"..after a brief pause.."Well you can go"..oy vey..
   I'm off to finish up my online day..a good night to you all..

[18:51 UTC-5]
[+34*F..+28*F w/wind-chill..winds: n/n/e@7 mph..humidity: 73%..barometer: 29.81" \/]
[weather Tuesday through Thursday..partly cloudy/cloudy..daytime highs in the upper 30s F to lower 40's..rain/snow forecast for Friday..pretty typical weather for the Northcountry of NYS for this time of year..Now Playing:["The Best of Telemann"]..]
   The weather the last few days and through the end of the week has been-will be quite seasonal for this area and this time of year..although the temperature has been just above freezing for the most part the sidewalks are clear and dry..and the spots that aren't are at l,east passable with a bit of caution..Walked just after 10:00 this morning to Aldi..and except for a few feet to get to  the walk button the sidewalks were clear and dry..just the usually food stuffs except another wedge of sheep's milk cheese and a pre-made Stromboli..[link]..basically an over-sized hot pocket..and on the way back to my rooms realized that the sidewalks to the west which were awful last Thursday when I walked to Price Chopper and T J Maxx..so bad I ended up walking on the side of the street..one of the busier ones in the small city I live in..were at least passable w/care..and since I did need to stop  at the convenience at some point this week decided "on the fly" [link] as it were to extend my walk and do that then..was out about an hour but got much accomplished...but while walking to the east the once section of sidewalk that had been a mess was now passable..so mid-afternoon grabbed my checkbook and the Doc's bill that came last week..and made the short but now possible walk to the Doc's and paid the bill for my October visit..since I had gone to Big Lots Sunday..I was planing to not take my usual walk there tomorrow..senior discount day..10% off..but while preparing my mid-day meal realized I was almost out of powdered mustard..and went to the pantry for the backup..and remembered that I had looked at Ollie's and they were out..but know that Big Lots routinely carries it..so probably will go tomorrow..
   Rest of the day has been as usual a little TV and a whole lot of time online..still a few things that need doing..so I bid you a good nite and a better tomorrow..

[19:10 UTC-5]
[+32*F..+24*F w/wind-chill..winds: e/s/e@9 mph..humidity: 57%..barometer: 30.19" \/]
[Monday: cloudy most of the day..daytime highs in the mid-30s F..Tuesday light snow highs in the upper 20's..rain and 40's F for Thursday & Friday..Now Playing:["Best of Telemann"]..]..
   The new Youtube layout for you homepage is a really pain in the tuckus..they used to show channels that you could accept or reject with one click..now its just individual videos and you have to accept or reject them one at a time..but will probably do what I've always done..use the search option to find what I want and then bookmark it..but the new format IMNSHO is just a cluttered jumbled mess..I have mentioned before that I have a case of CDO..it's a lot like  OCD but I insist that the letters be in alphabetical order..I prefer my universe to be orderly..
  Now because of the weather the last two Tuesdays I have not take the walk to Big Lots..the weather was mid-30's and sunny..and about 15:30 check the weather and the time for sunset..had something to attend to online @15:41..and figured I'd have about 50 minutes of light..so off to Big Lots..will  still go on Tuesday weather permitting..but wanted to walk and the trip gave me an excuse..oops a reason to do so..got some retro pop [what we called soda or soft drink when I was a kid]..sparkling water..another spice blend I didn't have [Thai]..and another  bottle of caper berries which I think I've developed an addiction for..[hehe]..Now I had planned to go to the ATM Monday or Tuesday to get my "walking around" money..but because it was on the way back made the short detour and did it today.."Killing two birds with one stone" [link] as it were..
   Got the best night's sleep I've had in ages last night..only one brief interruption..rather then the usual two or three..started to watch "The Bourne Ultimatum"..watched about half of it but just wasn't "into it"..didn't watch any American football..just not into that either..but did watch some college football..the ACC conference soccer final..I have a hard time understanding why we call gridiron football..when only two guys on the team [kicker and punter] ever deliberately puts their foot to the ball..
   Still things to attend to before I sleep..good night to you all..

[19:28 UTC-5]
[+17*F..+9*F w/windchill..clear..winds: northeast@6 mph..humidity: 55%..barometer: 30.58" /\ ]
[Sunday..sunny..daytime highs in the mid-30's F..Now Playing:[Today's My Mix]..
   The weather wasn't perfect this morning but since last Saturday mid afternoon I had only been out twice..once to Aldi on Tuesday and on Thursday to Price Chopper and T J Maxx..and although I had plenty of food in the "winter pantry" I was running low on fresh food which I prefer to  have in my diet..so headed east to Aldi..except for the short piece of sidewalk to get to the walk light button..the sidewalks by-enlarge were actually clear and dry..so I got to the "button"..dang thing was frozen and inoperative..but I know the light sequence like the back of my hand..got everything I went for plus a wedge of sheep's milk cheese..was going to add it to my egg white dishes..then I tasted some later..and decided that it deserved to be eaten on a cracker and enjoyed..on the way back to my rooms stuck my head out the back door and decided that my short cut to Ollie's..The Thrift Store and Dollar General would  be passable..so just unloaded my sling back and off I went..well it was barely passable..with great care over a hard packed snow bank..but the problem was once you got over the bank there was several feet of glare ice..which I got over very gingerly..but decided not to test fate again and take the long way..got a tin of danish style butter cookies and some beef jerky at Ollie's..a quick look at The Thrift Store"..and a jug of veggie juice at Dollar General..and the long way back..one look at the sidewalks..these are to the west of my lodgings..and I wished I had tempted fate and taken the short cut..so walked back to my rooms in the street..traffic was intermittent..and I picked my spots and got back safe..but I was walking "against" the traffic flow and could see the cars coming..if I had to walk with the flow probably would have back tracked and tempted fate one more time..in theory there is a local ordnance that sidewalks are supposed to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall..but in this area of the city it is seldom enforced..obviously..but with the short pit-stop to unload my purchases from Aldi was out for an hour and a half..and it felt good..
   And as /usual several things to do both on & off line..so will bid you a good night... 

[19:21 UTC-5]
[+35*F..w/win-chill: +26*F..snow..winds: west@13 mph..humidity: 70%..barometer: 30.25" /\ ]
[sunny both tomorrow and Sunday..high temperatures mid 20s F tomorrow and upper 30's on Sunday which are more seasonal the lower temperatures of late] Now Playing:[Best of Franz von Suppe]..
   You may never have heard of Franz von Suppe..he was a contemporary of the Strauss family of composers in Vienna..but if you've ever seen any of the older cartoons..Bugs Bunny for example..you have heard his music..poor guy didn't realize that when he was writing light classical music that would late end up as background music..and many other composers of the 19 century their works ended up in cartoons as well Wagner and Rossini for example..because it was in the public domain it could be used without paying a copyright fee..
   The weather was not good today..a little snow..a little rain..a little freezing rain..the dreaded "winter mix"..but thankfully no  was bad as was predicted..was planing on walking tomorrow and may still..but  will check conditions and since the forecast for Sunday is a tad warmer my wait until then..
   Have spent the day as I often do but spent a couple of hours watch a flick on FX..Now You See Me I've seen a few times but enjoy it..but as often is the situation..there is a sequel..which frankly I can't tolerate..same thing with Pitch Perfect liked the first and can't stand the sequels..and don't get me started on the rash of remakes of some of the older classic flicks..
   But  the end of the day is upon me..still have to do day-end on "Trollie's Game Room"..another look in at the FB group "The Farthest Side"..were I'm a moderator..we are approaching 35K members..and check my emails..nite all..

[18:24 UTC-5]
[+33*F..w/wind-chill +24*F..cloudy..winds: south@10 mph..humidity: 60%..barometer: 30.18" ~]..
[snow and winter mix forecast for most of tomorrow..temperature in the lower 30's F]
[Now Playing:["The Best of Gershwin"]]..
   The forecast for tomorrow had changed..when I looked last night..it was predicted to be a tad warmer and more rain than snow..but now looks like it will be winter mix..now I hadn't intended to venture out tomorrow but thought that if we got the rain originally predicted the sidewalks would be clear Saturday so decided to wait and take the "long walk"..T J Maxx..Price Chopper..Aldi..and maybe Big Lots..but with the conditions in doubt..decided to walk today to Price Chopper and T J Maxx..got some assorted peppers, a parsnip or two..a nice size horseradish root..a couple of bottles of what I call "21st Century Kool Aid"..little squeeze bottles with fruit flavoring for water..and a pre-packed meal of egg plant pram..and up to T J Maxx..a bottle of mixed pepper corns.. and another bottle of dry shallots..the sidewalks were a mess..in spots I don't think that any effort has been made to clear them..so fortunately the traffic was light and I spent most of the walk on the side of the street..I was hoping that if we got the rain original predicted that my short cut to the plaza with Ollie's, Dollar General & "The Thrift Store" would be open..have to wait and see until Saturday..if so will probably go there Saturday PM..Aldi in the morning..if not and I  have to go the long way..maybe Sunday..
   Except for the hour I was out this morning have spent the day quietly as is my custom..just  the usually online activities..still a few things to do before I that my rest..nite all...[19:49]..just found this Winter Weather Advisory in my FB news feed...I live in Jefferson County...oy vey..[pix best viewed if you open it in a new window]

[19:25 UTC-5]
[+13*F..w/wind-chill: +4*F..winds: e/s/e@6 mph..humidity: 79%..barometer: 30.41" ~ ]
[no rain or snow predicted for tomorrow daytime high temperatures  in the mid-30's F..snow changing to rain on Friday..sunny on Saturday daytime temperatures in the mid to lower 20's F]
[Now Playing: Bach "The Art of the Fugue" [listen]]..
   I get the updated from the National Weather Service regional office in Buffalo NY  to my FB news-feed..the most the overnight lows for the cities in the region..ours last night was -1*F..[-18.3*C]..now sub-zero temperatures are really no big deal in these parts in late December or January..several years we had a January that the temperatures were below 0*F at some point during all 31 days of the month..and my memory is a little fuzzy on this but it never was above 0*F for 11 or 12 straight days..Watertown is about 70 miles north of Syracuse NY..in January of '95 we took my daughter to Syracuse for a music audition..it was -25*F..and sunny..about half way there we went through a patch of very unsettled weather..when we got to Syracuse it was mid-40's F and raining lightly..when we returned in the late afternoon..in Syracuse still mid-30's F but the rain had stopped..same patch of unsettled weather..and when we got to Watertown it was still sunny and had warmed up to -15* F..true story..but sub-zero temperatures in November..that's "a different kettle of fish"[link]..it does happen but it is rare..
   Because of the cold weather today and the questionable sidewalk conditions have spent the day in my rooms..no pressing need to walk so I didn't..but will either venture out tomorrow or wait to Saturday after the Friday rains have cleared the sidewalks and hopefully my short cuts..
   Have the last chip drop on the free poker site I play on in a little over 40 minutes..and then time to close book on my online day..maybe a late snack and of to bed..nite all..

[18:55 UTC-5]
[+17*F..w/wind-chill: +5*F..partly cloudy..winds: w/n/w@11 mph..humidity: 54%..barometer: 30.14" /\..Now Playing:[Handel]..
   I did some thing today that in retrospect was pretty dang stupid..and the fact that except for the fact that my left knee has been complaining to me a little..i got away with it..it didn't snow near as much as predicted..apparently the first predictions were that the winds would be out of the w/s/w..with means they come along the long axis of Lake Ontario and we in the Northcountry gets dumped on..the dread "Lake-Effect Snow" but apparently the winds shift to the w/n/w and across the short axis..rather than hitting the eastern shore of the Lake, it hit the  southern shore..Rochester/Syracuse area..anyways we got maybe 3 or 4 inches of snow...but it was also quite cold..now I'm starting my 10 Winter living where I do..mostly plazas..big box stores..fast food  restaurants..and almost everyone drives..and it usually takes at least 24 hours before all the sidewalks are passable..I know this all to well..besides I really had no good reason to walk anyways..until Thursday..when the  temperatures will be above freezing for the first time in a few days..however..I hadn't been outside since Saturday..and the thought of staying in for 4 days was overwhelming..and despite my better judgement..assuming I actually have better judgement..I took the short walk to Aldi..and as I had expected the sidewalks were a mess..but the street was wet but clear..I walked in the street  to the crosswalk..but was walking "against traffic" so I could see what was coming..got to the crosswalk but the sidewalk was so bad I couldn't get to the button to engage the walk light..but know the lights  very well and walked when it was safe..got what I needed..or rather what I would have needed if I walked Thursday..same deal on the walk light on the way back but traffic was light..but  didn't dare walk in the street with traffic..not the way peeps drive in this area..in the spring I was walking in the cross walk with the walk light..and when the car finally stopped I had a hand on the hood of an "econobox " trying to remember my best matador ole move..window rolls down..and this rather ditzy female millennial says to me "I'm sorry I didn't see you"..oy vey..I may not be that big..but it was broad daylight..probably on a smart phone..I trudged through the shoveled sidewalk..and that's when my left knee starting singing it's sad song..seems to ok now but will rub it with icy/hot before bed time..speaking of which..things to do before I sleep..nite all..[dang..another novella]..  

[19:26 UTC-5]
[+21*F..w/wind-chill: +9*F..snow..winds: n/n/e@12 mph..humidity: 90%..barometer: 30.09" \/]..
[snowing now through 08:00 tomorrow..expected accumulation of 6 to 10 inches]..
[Now Playing:[Vivaldi]..
   It's been snowing now for a few hours and so far we have only gotten a couple of inches of snow but more is expected..have put a copy of the "Winter Weather Warning" from the National Weather Service in the footer..this is really no big deal other than it is the first "real" storm of the Winter..oops I mean late Autumn..according to the calendar Winter  doesn't officially begin until December 21st @23:19 UTC-5..but apparently up here in the Northcountry of New York State..the weather doesn't have a calendar..or just ignores it..
  Have been in my rooms for the 2nd straight day..and probably won't venture outside tomorrow either..because I don't drive anymore and walk everywhere..and with experience in this area..know that it usual takes about 24 hours for the sidewalks to get cleared properly..in fact by local ordinance the property owners have 24 hours to clear the  sidewalks from the end of the storm..besides my Winter..oops late Autumn pantry is full..and if I have the need or desire to "stretch my legs"..there are some long hallways here that I can and often do use for that purpose..there are to different adages locals use to describe the seasons up here..1] "We have two seasons here..Winter & Construction:..or..2] "We have 3 seasons..Winter..Just was Winter..& Soon will be Winter"..but except for 9 semesters of college [all in the northeastern USA]..I've spent my whole life either in the lee of Lake Erie [Buffalo NY area] or up here in the lee of Lake Ontario..so I  know how to deal with Old Man Winter..as I get older myself..don't particularly like him very much..but I can handle it..still things to deal with before I call it a "day"..nite all.. 

[19:48 UTC-5]
[+41*...cloudy..winds: w/s/w@10 mph..humidity: 83%..barometer: 29.97" /\..rain is expected to start about the time I'm writing this [19:09]...changing to "winter mix" soon after...through about 03:00 day..snow returns mid-morning through early morning Tuesday..5 to 8 inches of snow expected]
[Now Playing: [Borodin]..
   It was a damp, dreary day most of the day..and save for my two trips to the lobby..once for the breakfast buffet and the other early evening for my usual toffee coffee I have been in my rooms all day..but for the most part a very pleasant day..did  watch a little TV..Law&Order..SVU..and a little of the Bills vs Browns game..but for the most part spent the day as I often do..online..between my three blogs..my mod duties on "The Farthest Side"...some Poker, Spades, Bridge, Chess and 11 different Solitaire games..all of which I enjoy playing..and it helps me keep mentally sharp...
  I never put on my outdoor shoes all day..just lounged around in my "dorm shoes"..aka: slippers..but to think about "dorm shoes" and was reminded of when I was in college as a freshman I lived in a dorm..and to help keep the floors clean each of us had a spot in the shoe rack..and were expect to change our outdoor shoes when we came in and exchange them for our "dorm shoes"..well we had an RA [resident assistant] that was a real pain in the tuckus..and I had acquires some pull string firecrackers [see pic in the footer]..and we'd put a tack on each end of the string..push one in the shelf in his slot in the shoe rack and the other in the heal of his shoe..revenge is best served with a loud bang..he never did figure out who was doing it..I was a freshman in college in 1966 so am quite sure that the statues of limitations has run out..I think I've mentioned before that I was a bit of a prankster in my youth..nite all..

[20:00 UTC-5]
[+34*..w/wind-chill: +25*F..cloudy..winds: south@14 mph..humidity: 56%..barometer: 30.05 \/ ]
[rain forecast to begin tomorrow @13:00 thru 21:00..changing to snow until 03:00 Monday..snow returns 13:00 Monday thru the end of the day..Now Playing:[Hec Ramsey [pilot]]]..
   Been an interesting day..took a walk this morning first to the ATM to  withdraw some "walking around" money..something I do every 10 days or so..and then to Aldi..was still below freezing but the sidewalks were reasonable seeing we only got a couple of inches of snow..as to the shopping I did some thing I almost never do..remembered the list..got everything on the list..and nothing else..mid-afternoon walked to Ollie's and Dollar General..basically to look and get a bottle of dish-washing detergent..well..between the two stores ended up spending the better part of a 20$..oy vey..but found something I'd been looking for for quite awhile..a bread knife..at Ollie's and Dollar General they finally got in a size of paper plates I've been looking for..and a couple of items for my "winter  pantry"..by the time I walked it was above freezing and the Sun was out..so most of the snow was melted..
   When I got back this morning I was hungry..and had just a few minutes before a movie started "The Bourne Ultimatum"..so flip the mid-day meal..heated up a pre-prepared meal..and then this evening made my usual frittata..may decided to do that more often..
  I'm very picky about what gets posted to my FB timeline..I've posted more than once asking peeps not to post to my timeline..if they see something they think I'd might like..tag me to it..send me a link through messenger..and everyone save one has complied..but one peep  just keeps truckin'..they did it again last night but before I saw it others had commented so reluctantly I left  it..but they did again tonight..so I deleted both and "snoozed" the individual for 30 days..hate to do that..but I really dislike that..although tis person only posts puns and such..which they think I'd like..everyone of which I've seen before and chose not to post it..but the really reason I'm picky is I have FB friends on both sides of the political debate..and I almost never post anything political..and I don't want a "flame war" on my timeline..still things to do before I sleep..nite all..

[19:20 UTC-5]
[+24*F..clear..calm..humidity: 75%..barometer: 330.30" /\..no rain/snow tomorrow..daytime highs upper 30's F..rain Sunday beginning  around noon..highs in the lower 40's..snow both Monday and Tuesday..Now Playing:[Strong Poison]..
   Was a cold day..and there was about an inch of snow cover..normally I would have walked today if necessary but as the weather is fine for tomorrow..and I had no pressing need to do any shopping..do need to stop at the ATM sometime this weekend to withdraw some "walking around money" from my checking account..was going to do that today..but with the snow cover I was concerned that the footing would be a little dicey..normally not a serious concern..I have balance issues periodically due to my essential tremors..and my balance has been shaky at best today..so unlike most times I let my better judgement prevail and stayed in my rooms all day..except for to trips to the lobby..but by tomorrow the sidewalks should be clear..although I probably have to go the long way around to things as my short-cuts maybe impassable..
   I flipped the script as it were meal wise today..normally I eat my main meal of the day around mid-day..but got involved with things..got hungry and just made a sandwich which I could do quickly..and some chips [usually a supper thing with me]..and made my egg white frittata just a couple of hours ago..have given so thought about making that switch but at this point probably will usually keep the usual order..
   Still a few things to deal with and then off to bed..nite all    

[21:11 UTC-5]
[+26*F..mostly cloudy..winds: southeast@1 mph..humidity: 87%..barometer: 30.16..clear but colder Friday and Saturday..daytime highs in the mid-30's F..rain Sunday PM...snow on both Monday and Tuesday..accumulation up to 4"..Now Playing:[Enigma Variations]]..
   I walked just before 09:00 this morning..needed to make stops at both at Price Chopper and the convenience store..just a few things that could have waited until tomorrow or Saturday but decided to do it today..temperature was in the mid-30's F..which compared to what lies a head really isn't that cold..but my first cold weather walk of the season..decided I didn't need the heavy cold weather gear..left the Carhart jacket and lined sweat pants in the closet..just put on one of my heavier hoodies and my lined flannel shirt over my indoor clothes..and a wool hat..and wore my winter shoes..they have tread on them that an off-road tire would be envious of..the shoes are waterproof..but low cuts..not fit for trudging through deep snow..but I can't wear any type of "high cut" shoe or boot..when I played soccer years ago I had the misfortune of straining one of my Achilles tendons and it complains very loudly even to this day if I dare put a high cut shoe or boot on it..it had just started snowing lightly..just tiny grains of snow when I  got to Price Chopper..a couple of different peppers and a baby egg plant..but I always check out the international food section..love finding some thing unique.something I've never tried..but found something in the Italian section..now you can find so called Romano cheese everywhere..but if you look at the ingredients it's made with cows milk..and if you can find the really stuff..Pecorino Romano [made with sheep's milk]..it's very expensive..but found a container of grated Pecorino Romano on the shelf..[a good brand "Cora"]..more expensive than the cow's milk variety..but..bought a jar and it's wonderful..will still use the other..but will save the "real" cheese for special occasions..[had to teach spell check that Pecorino is spelled correctly..oy vey][got a very early start this morning before 05:00..and just had to re-enter my WiFi password]..by the time I left Price Chopper it was snowing harder..but not a lot more..we got maybe an inch of accumulation..but the wind was out of the north/north/west..and most of the way back to my rooms was walking into the wind..but was warm and comfortable..and actually enjoyed the walk very much..
  I still have a few things to deal with this evening on-line..a late chip drop on the line game I play in about an hour..and the usual other things..so will bid you a good night..

[10:20 UTC-5]
[+35*..cloudy..winds: south@5 mph..humidity: 68%..barometer: 30.30" \/..rain is forecast to begin around 24:00 tonight and continue through about 07:00 tomorrow when it changes to snow which will continue through 14:00..1 to 3 inches expected..Thursday and Friday daytime highs in the mid-30's F..Now Playing: ["Hornblower: Duty"]..
   When I walk this morning to Aldi for the usual food stuffs..it was quite windy..temperatures in the lower 40's F..and a very bitter, biting wind..and the weather appears to be turning colder..I always re-act poorly physically to the weather when it's unsettle..cool one day, warm the next and :bouncing between the two extremes..if it's got to be cold..then let it be cold..after living almost most of my 72 years either in the Buffalo NYS area or up here in the Northcountry of NYS [save for 9 semesters of college all  of which were in the northeastern USA]..I know how to deal with Winter..mind you I said I know how to deal with it..not that I enjoy it..but it's what I known..
   As Winter approaches I'm reminded of years ago the mechanic at the garage I took my car[s] to when asked if he had heard how much snow was predicted in an up coming storm would always reply.."a trace to 8 feet"..but you get so used to it after many Winters that we practically ignore any snow fall under a foot..I'm also reminded of a store clerk [obviously from the south..probably an army wife who's husband was posted to Fort Drum [link]]..saw it snowing lightly..and thought it was a blizzard..I just shook my head and had to tell her she hadn't see nothing yet..
   Besides the morning walk have spent a quiet day..and I dearly like and enjoy quiet..stress free days..for many years I ran the shipping/receiving/warehousing departments of a small local factory..plus was responsible for inventory/inventory control..and order planning not only for my departments but also the majority of the raw materials for the production department..so high stress days and long hours were my constant companion..but those days are thankfully behind me..never to return [knock wood [link]]..
  Still have a few things to attend to before I call it a day..nite all..

[20:31 UTC-5]
[+42*F..mostly cloudy..winds: w/s/w@11 mph..humidity: 65%..barometer: 30.15" /\..daytime temperatures through Sunday in the lower 40's F and mid 30's F..overnight temperatures from lower 30's F to as low as lower 20's..rain/snow predicted for both Thursday and Sunday..a prelude to winter.."Now Playing"..["another My Mix"]..
   I think I mentioned last night that I was nodding off while making my nightly post..well I basically crashed out and went to bed around 20:30 last night..now normally I'm up and at 'um by just a little after 05:00...after my usual bedtime of about 21:30..this morning never really surfaced until after 06:00..now I never sleep straight through the night..between being awoken by a knee or a shoulder that I've laid awkwardly on or the fact that one of my meds has diuretic properties..but it was rollover deal with the issue[s] and roll right back over..not sure what the deal was..maybe the time change with the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday..I've had problems in the Spring sometimes when we "lose" an hour..but never in the Fall when we "gain" it back..but I have had an ongoing problem when the transitional weather is trying to bring on Winter..which usually comes long before the calendar says it's Winter..in this area..I can remember years ago getting 3 feet of snow late evening on Thanksgiving [in the USA it's celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November]..also I can remember years ago playing golf on the Halloween and playing the back nine in a snow shower by the time we finish there was 3 to 4 inches of snow on the ground..but knowing it was the last time we'd play that year we finished the round..
   I guess for whatever reason I slept as much as I did last night feel decent today..walked twice..first mid-morning..just was the overnight rain was abating..to Big Lots..just some black sea salt. a jar of caper berries, some basil, and 2 bottles of prickly pear soda..and then about 15:30 to Ollie's..some beef jerky, and a cheese knife..a stop at the Thrift Store..got a box grater..and discovered that like Big Lots they have a senior discount on Tuesday..will have to remember that..and a stop at Dollar General for a jug of veggie juice..and on my the way back to my rooms encountered a very biting bitter wind..oy vey..winter is just around the corner at least here in the Northcountry of old New York State..have a late drop on the live poker game I play [due to my late start this AM] and then off to bed..nite all

[19:24 UTC-5]
[+48*F..mostly cloudy..winds: south@18..humidity: 47%..barometer: 30.08" ~..rain forecast to begin around 23:00 tonight and continue through 14:00 Tuesday afternoon]..
[Now Playing:[Autumn Landscape]..
   While I really like the restful relaxing music I'm now questioning my judgement in selecting it to post to tonight..I sitting here trying to both write this post..and nod off to sleep at the same time..not sure exactly what the issue is but I'm growing sleep much earlier that /usual tonight..because except for a short walk to Aldi this morning for just the usual foodstuffs..I've had quite a restful day..the AMC network was showing the 2nd and third movies in the "Lord of the Ring" trilogy..not that big of a fan of the 1st and 3rd..but like the 2nd..which I probably would have watch the whole flick..but even  the action of the movie wasn't helping to keep me from nodding off..so decided to finish up what still need to be done both off and online and make an early night of it..off line since tomorrow is Tuesday..housekeeping will be in..I have a running gag with the desk personal..about they'll be in between 08:00 and 17:00..but since I don't know when it is my habit to collect all my garbage and recyclables the night before and get them bagged and ready for disposal..
   Tomorrow being Tuesday it's the day I generally walk to Big Lots to take advantage of the 10% senior discount offered on that day..but usual walk there mid-morning..and since the weather prediction is for rain through mid-afternoon will decide tomorrow whether I"ll go or not..
   Still have a cash drop on the free poker site I play at..and last entry for the night at "Trollie's Game Room"..and a last check in at the FB group "The Farthest Side"..I've been a bad mod today..haven't spent near the time there I normally do..and haven't check emails since early this AM..so will say..nite all..

[19:11 UTC-4]
[+38*F..rain..winds: west@9 mph..humidity: 80%..barometer: 30.12" /\..rain will crease in a few hours..and return late Monday through most of Tuesday..dry Wednesday..but rain and possibly snow on Thursday..Sunrise tomorrow: 06:44..Sunset: 16:49..Now Playing: ["A Scandal in Bohemia"]..]
   When I awoke this morning..as usual played some poker on a free online site for about an hour..after I went to the window..drew the drapes and there was a light dusting of snow on the ground..which the rains quickly erased..and when checking the weather there was a banner drawing mt attention to the that the county I leave in was under a river flood warning..The Black River which runs through the county before emptying into Late Ontario..was 12' above it's normal level..and  2' above flood stage..I live about a mile or so from the river..but as it "cuts: through" the small city I live in..it flows in deep gorge..but the farm lands to east and west of the city are in danger..roads flooded..basements flooded..a dangerous situation..but it has been a particularly rainy Autumn so far..I've had to deal with the flooding a couple of times because the plant I worked at for many years was on the banks of the Black River..had as the shipping/receiving/warehousing supervisor I was directly involved in getting things out of the way of the rising waters..once work an almost 24 hours shift on Easter Sunday when the spring thaws flooded the river..
  Except for three trips to the lobby once to get my muffin and yogurt for breakfast, and twice for a cup of toffee coffee..besides the continuing dampness of the weather of late..my knees have been bothering me a little..so although a quite day..It's also been a little uncomfortable..but once the transition between seasons has ended usually the problem lessens..[knock wood]..
  Still things to accomplish both on and off line..before I call it a day..nite all.. 

[20:54 UTC-4]
[+43*F..rain..winds: s/s/w@4 mph..humidity: 64% barometer: 29.99" \/..rain continuing through 18:00 Sunday..dry Monday..rain Tuesday & Wednesday PM..Now Playing:[Golden Bridges]..
   Not sure whether I walked twice or three times today..left my rooms just after 09:30..a trip to Aldi..the usual fare but added some frozen breakfast sausage..to add occasionally in my rustic egg white frittata..and some cheddar cheese with a hint of parmigiana cheese..interesting..I used some today frittata and was not only tasty but it's a very good melting cheese..on the way back to my rooms I decided that I also wanted to walk to Ollie's, Dollar General, Price Chopper and T J Maxx today as well..so went back to my rooms and put my purchases away..and left for Ollie's and found some Greek evoo at a good price..Dollar General some pens..and back to my rooms..later Price Chopper..shallots, a Poblano chili & a couple of italian peppers..and then up to T J Maxx..I think I mentioned earlier this week I had gotten a bottle of dried shallot..which I really liked..and knowing that they might never have it again..decided to see if any was left..they had two bottles left..almost bought both of them..but thought better of it..bought the one and will figure out how to dry my own..but one of the checkout girls, not the one who checked me out today..but one I've had several times before stopped by to say Hi, and see what I had gotten today..now if I was a lot younger..
  Have spent the rest of the day as I usually do..online..have pretty much got everything taken care of for the day..got an earlier start to the day than usual so the WiFi will demand that I re-entry my password soon..which I rarely do this late..however...at 02:00 tomorrow Daylight Savings Time ends and we set our clocks back one hour to UTC-5 time..[now I don't stay up to do that..will change the alarm clock..just before I retire for the night..and my computer will do that automatically]..but I may enter it anyways and stay up awhile..besides if I don't finish this post quickly..will have to just to finish..nite all..

[19:41 UTC-4]
[+38*F..partly cloudy..winds: west@10 mph..humidity: 63%..barometer: 30.18" /\..no rain during the day tomorrow but rain is predicted to start around 22:00 tomorrow evening and extending through out Sunday..day time high in the mid-40s F with overnight lowers in the mid-30's F..]..
[Now Playing: ["Hec Ramsey"[pilot]]]..
   It was a very wet and damp couple of days until mid-morning when the rain ceased..but the winds until around 14:00 were in excess of 29 mph. and gusts over 30 mph..even after the decreased the winds were in the high teens..
  I had intended to walk after the winds had subsided some what..but thought better of it..earlier in the day while preparing my mid-day meal I turned and reached for something and if I hadn't brace myself on the table I was working at..I probably ended up on my tuckus..because of my essential tremors..I experience random balance issues..knew I'd might have trouble in the high winds earlier but after the episode I had thought better of it and stayed in again today..
  According to the forecast temperatures for the next 2 week daytime highs in the mid-40's F and overnight lows as low as mid-20's F..snow showers are possible for about 8 of then next 14 days..but winter has a habit of coming early in the "Northcountry of New York State"..
  Just a typical day for me except for the fact that I didn't take my usual couple of walks..as well has my concern about my balance issues in the high winds..because of the rain, dampness and low barometric pressure my right knee has been "talking" to me all day..and what it had to say is never pleasant..of course I can only blame myself for the condition my knees, feet, one hip, both shoulders, and back are in..between playing sport with a bit too much enthusiasm when younger..35+ years spent on a cement factory floor, and many hours driving forklift..plus I have been know from time to time being somewhat of a klutz..and have been know to attempt to do somethings that in retrospect probably weren't something I should have done..
  A few more things to attend to before I lay me down to sleep..nite all..
[[Note]: tomorrow's post I will still list the time as "UTC-4"..but starting Sunday it will be listed as "UTC-5"..I"m not moving..Daylight Savings Time [link] ends at 02:00 AM Sunday morning]