Watertown, NY, USA . "Public Square" (vintage, date unknown) but the monument is honoring veterans of the American Civil War so the date of the image is late 1800s

Monday, August 30, 2021

 *[17:01 UTC-4]*[+70*F_sunny_winds from the w/s/w@12 mph_humidity:57%_barometer:29.76"\/_overnight Lo:+60*F_mostly clear_w/s/w@10>15 mph_humidity:78%_Tuesday:+75*F_ a mix of sun/clouds_ a sight chance of a rain shower_winds from the west@5>10 mph_humidity:69%_overnight Lo:+55*F_a few clouds from tome to time_winds from the n/n/e@5>10 mph_humid-ity:83%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*..yesterday I was finished with my online game play & posting to my game blog completed & drafts done & there was a break in the weather & there were a few things I needed from Price Chopper & wanted to browse in T J Maxx..so after a quick check just before of the weather the rains had passed us by so just before 16:00..off I went..got the usual shallots,,garlic along with a nice piece of pre-cooked/breaded cod (which with some potatoes made a very enjoyable evening meal) & a box of "Star Crunch" & then up to T J Maxx..I was almost out of fig jam which is in the rotation for my 1st meal peanut butter & jam cracker & back in my rooms put my purchases away..& sat down for awhile & had my tradition after walk drink of Gatorade Zero & decided to take the rest of the day off..hence..no post last night..bad Trollie..no biscuit..had another decent nights sleep..a couple of brief interruptions but that's pretty typical but have been a little stiff & sore most of the day but damp weather usually has that effect on me..was well into the day by just before 10:00..a decent session on "Replay Poker" & well into my Sim/Solitaire play..a quick check of the weather & the storm had pasted us by so off to Aldi..just the usual fare & a stop at the bank to pickup my "10 day walking around money" & then back to my rooms..../....a check of the advanced forecast for the next couple of weeks comes as no surprise to me..daytime highs in the lower to mid-70s..except for 8 semesters of college I've spent 55 years living in what the natives refer to as the Northcountry..(straight up I-81 from Syracuse & about 30 miles from the Canadian border)..Autumn & Winter to follow comes quickly hereabouts..in fact on my walk yesterday notice the ye olde oak tree is starting to "litter" the ground 'heath her with acorns..so although we might still get a few hot days the cooler weather of Autumn will soon be upon us & none to soon for this gimpy ..grumpy..old codger..I make no bones about the fact the Autumn has always been my fav season..../...just the /usual things left to complete..ergo.."nite all"....[17:42 UTC-4]..../....

Saturday, August 28, 2021

 *[6:50 UTC-4]*[+78*F_cloudy_winds from the s/s/e@6 mph_humidity:67%_barometer:30.15"\/_overnight Lo:69*F_partly cloudy w/a 30% chance of isolated T-storms_winds from the s/s/e@5>10_humidity:75%_Sunday's Hi:+82*F_AM:mostly cloudy with a 40% chance scattered T-storms in the afternoon_winds s/s/w@10>15_humidity:76%_overnight Lo:+71*F w/scatter T-storms possible..after midnight an 80% chance of thunder storms_wind from the s/s/w@10>15_humidity:80%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
..I took a break from my online game play about an hour or so ago & just a quick walk down the hill to the plaza just below & saw no evidence that we've had anything more than maybe a light shower over the last several hours..but the current forecast for late Sunday into early Monday..doesn't bode well for the area..??..but there again will this forecast be right..anyways have no intention of finding out except maybe a glance or two out my window..../....I had gone to bed last night about 20:45 & had no problem falling asleep..the next time I saw the clock it was 03:15..no interruptions..I can't remember the last time I'd slept 6&1/2 hours without an interruption..the diuretic must have take the night off (& yes..I had taken it as part of my daily routine the last night) ..now don't get it twisted..I ain't complaining..just baffled or should I say farmisht..same-same..now when I sat done for my morning session of playing poker I had no intention of setting a personal record..but one thing & a tother..was about to leave several times & didn't but ended up playing for 190 minutes..I've played on several different free online poker sites over the last several years & have never played a session longer then just over two hours..anyways lost a couple of big pots & won a couple bigger pots & left with more chips than I had brung with me &  besides played the last half of the session with a couple of players I've been at take with several times & we had a good chat(built into the game)..../....haven't really decided what to do with the last few hours of my day..still need to attend to my evening ritual of shower & taking of the meds..a evening meal for sure..maybe a game or three..look-ins on my FB groups (so far not the typical weekend heavy work-load)..have checked the TV schedule..what is less than nothing to watch?..ergo.."nite all"....[17:27 UTC-4]..../....

Friday, August 27, 2021

*[16:23 UTC-4]*{+77*F_sunny_winds from the n/n/e@12 mph_humidity:52%_barometer:30.15"\/_overnight Lo:+62*F_partly> mostly cloudy_a stray shower/T-storm is possible_winds from the northeast@10>15 mph_humidity:63%_Saturday's Hi:+79*F _mostly cloudy w/a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon_winds southeast@5>10 mph_humidity:69%_overnight Lo:+69*F _varying clouds with a 50% chance of scattered T-storms_winds form the s/s/e@5>10 mph_humidity:84%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*..well Wilbur..current weather forecast for the next three days isn't anywhere near the "doom & gloom" one from yesterday..there will still be some rain & probably a thunder storm or three over the next three days but nothing near what was predicted yesterday..well the change brought two things to mind..there's a saying here abouts.."If you don't like the weather..wait 15 minutes..it will probably change & for better or worse..your guess is as good as mine..&..years back I had an old friend Norm..grew up a farm boy in the southern-tier of NYS..he was fond of saying that "The weathermen were the only people he knew that got paid for being right only 25% of the time" & I would tell him he was an optimist..anyways..../....another decent night's sleep & a light work load on my FB groups & was playing poker on "Replay Poker" just after 04:30..another wild a crazy day but for the most part stayed out of the way..made a couple of nice pots & left with more chips than I had brung with me..had finished a draft & a posting to my game blog & by 09:00 had completed my day's play on "24/7 Games.com" so headed off to Aldi & got just the usual fare & however the weather over the next three days actually turns out my frig & pantry are full..had received a bank statement on the smaller of my two check/debit accounts & had been charge a small fee because the account had been dormant for a year..rolled up a roll of quarters..had another already & 2 of dimes & the short walk up the hill & made a deposit in that account..took a short break for a quick mid-day bite & had everything that needed doing done save for this posting by just before 16:00..../....still the daily shower & meds routine to complete..a meal to prep & eat..a couple look-ins on my FB groups & AMC is showing "The Godfather I" beginning in just a few minutes & I think save for the above will watch & take the rest of the day off..ergo.."nite all"....[16:55 UTC-4]..../.... 

Thursday, August 26, 2021

 *[15:41 UTC-4]*[+86*F("feels like:"+94*F)_sunny_winds from the w/s/w@11 mph_-humidity:67^%_barometer:30.06"\/_overnight Lo:+64*F_partly cloudy_a stray shower/T-storm is possible_winds from the southwest shifting to the northeast@10>15  mph _humidity:85%_Friday's 80*F_a few passing clouds otherwise generally sunny_winds from the northeast@10>15 mph_humidity :58%_overnight Lo:+62*F_partly cloudy with a 30% chance of occasional showers early Saturday morning_winds e/n/e@5>10 mph_humidity:69%]*[[On MT-Today's Playlist]*[17:19 UTC-4]*..so after I checked the weather for the above header I also checked the weather for the weekend & it's going to rain at least part of the day from Saturday thru to Monday..which put the wood to my penciled in schedule..because I will need to get to Aldi tomorrow..ergo..despite the heat today there was a nice 11 mile per hour breeze so decided to walk to Speedway & Dollar General then..& as it turned out the walk was quite pleasant..how-ever..got to Speedway now have for several years have got a discount on my chew by buying a tube of five cans at a time..well Wilbur..they've discontinued that plus the price has increased again & the clerks really didn't understand what was going on either..it wasn't about the increase in price but the lack of a real explanation & I will admit getting a little annoyed for which I did apologize..then  off to Dollar General..just a 6-pack of Fanta Orange & they had their apple pocket pies on sale for 3 for a dollar (usually 2 for a dollar) so got them as well..but they were busy & were training new clerks so that took extra time as well..so much for a quick walk..got back to my rooms..yup..key-card didn't work..so up to the lobby to get a new one..have gotten back to my rooms I updated my budget book as I always do after shopping &..dang..8/27..back-up to the lobby to pay my rent for Septem-ber..I always like to get that done before the end of the month..so that quick walk turned in to an 90 minute marathon..oy vey ..../....another decent nights sleep & another crazy session (80 minutes today)..where one hand told the difference between leaving chips on the table & leaving marginally ahead..otherwise my online game play today went pretty well & was all done by just after 15:00..../....still need to take care of my daily routine of shower & taking of my meds..a meal & ??..really haven't given the rest of the time much thought as yet..but I'm sure at least a couple more check-ins on my groups will be involved..ergo....
...."nite all"....[17:45 UTC-4]..../....

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

 *[17:32 UTC-4]*[+87*F("feels like"+93*F)_sunny_winds from the southwest@6 mph_humidity:61%_barometer:30.03"\/_overnight Lo:+72*F_some clouds_a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds light&variable_humidity:76%_Thursday's Hi:+85*F_intervals of clouds & sunshine_a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the southwest@10>15 mph_humidity:75%_overnight Lo:64*F _generally fair_a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the north@5>10 mph_humidity:87%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*As I had determined yesterday the only time I ventured out of my air conditioned rooms all day was the short walk indoors up to the lobby to get a couple of breakfast items for today & tomorrow & a look at the forecast for tomorrow & after a quick check of pantry & frig I have no intention of any outdoor activities until Friday when the forecast is for a high in the upper 70s*F & lows in the lower 60s*F..../....*[18:40 UTC-4]*..fresh from my daily shower % taking of my meds..../....another good nights sleep..in bed just after 20:30..next time I saw the clock was about 02:00 & the next was 04:15 before I rolled out of bed..a fairly busy day on my twp FB groups where I'm either a mod or an admin..never sat down to played poker on "Replay Poker" (free site..no actual money changes hands..just game money..chips..no conversion rate to "real money") & because of the decision not to venture out today because of the heat had decided to play an extend session..just before the hour I lost my 250 chip buy-in when my full house got beat by a better full-house..a 2nd 250 chip buy-in & one of the hottest streaks of hands in a long time & by the end of the next hour had built the 2nd buy-in up to 665 chips..a net gain of 165 chips & a good day at the tables..but one thing & a tother I never started eating 1st meal until after 09:00 not finished until nearly 10:00..by just before 16:00 had finished all my online gaming took a break for a cheese sandwich for mid-day(?) meal & by the the time I had all my drafts done for my game blog it was just past 17:00..so I am running well behind my normal days schedule..but than what I consider normal might to others seem as anything but normal..../....as I mentioned above..weather for tomorrow appears to be a "carbon copy" of today's but a bit of a cooling affect on Friday because the wind is predicted to be from the north..at this juncture I see no reason to even consider leaving my air-conditioned rooms before than..well barring the start of the zombie apocalypse  of course..../....all that's left is to prepare & consume my evening meal..probably no time for any more games..but just a quick look-in on my FB groups..but it's been by-enlarge a very quiet..peaceful..cool & pleasant day..ergo.."nite all"....[19:07 UTC-4]..../....

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

 *[16:03 UTC-4]*[+80*F_sunny_winds from the w/s/w@11 mph_humidity:63%_barometer:29.96"~_overnight Lo+68*F_generally cloudy_winds from the s/s/w@10>15 mph_humidity:71%_Wednesday's Hi:+88*F_intervals of clouds & sun_a stray shower/T-storm is possible_winds from the southwest@5>10_humidity:65%_overnight Lo:71*F_increasing clouds w/a 305 chance of rain beginning about 04:00 Thursday_winds from the s/s/w@5>10_humidity:83%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
*[17:34 UTC-4=]*..I was done with my online game play just after 15:00..today's posting done & the drafts for the next two days completed..I like to keep a couple of days ahead so if something comes up & I need time away than I can essentially take a "day off"..so sat-down to start the draft for this posting by checking an recording tomorrows weather as I always do..well Wilbur..I had penciled in a walk to Aldi for tomorrow & when  I saw tomorrow's forecast for Hi* of 88 & stray showers/T-storms decided to take that walk today & hunker down tomorrow in my rooms with the AC on full blast (I never really did handle high heat & humidity very well when I was younger & as a gimpy..grumpy old codger I try not to handle it atall)..ergo..just a quick walk across the street to Aldi..just the usual fare save for a package of sliced banana bread caught my eye..so once back to my rooms..took a couple of slices..a little butter & 30 secs in the microwave..& watched a bit of an NCIS episode whilst enjoy the bread & my traditional after walk drink of Gatorade Zero..then of to take my daily shower & meds..ergo..../....another decent night's sleep..a light workload on my FB groups & off to play my morning session of poker..just wasn't catching but decided to extend my session..I hadn't intended to walk today & figured with the loose style of play if I hung-in-there I might catch a big hand at the right time against the right opponent & make some chips..took 90 minutes but a turned full house & a pot-pushing opponent & all my loses were covered & I left with more chips than i had brung with me..../....once I finish my postings here all of my days activities will be behind me save for the prep & consummation of my evening repast & some look-ins on my FB groups..I only played the minimum number of game today so maybe will play a couple more..nothing on ye olde boob tube worth my time..& perhaps another sit-down to enjoy the evening breezes..ergo.."nite all"....[17:54 UTC-4]..../....

Monday, August 23, 2021

 *[16:26 UTC-4]*[+76*F_partly cloudy_winds from the west@6 mph_humidity:82%_barometer:29.81"\/_overnight Lo:+69*F_some clouds_a slight chance of a shower/T-storm is possible_winds from the southwest@5>10 mph_humidity:89%_Tuesday's Hi:+83*F _AM:some clouds/PM:sunny)_winds w/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:72%_overnight Lo:+68*F_partly cloudy_wind from the south@5 >10 mph_humidity:72%]*[On MT-Today Playlist]*
*[17:32 UTC-4]..started the draft for tonight's posting as I must often do & then took my nightly shower & took my meds..was going to sit back down at my desk to finish this posting but decided I needed a sit-down out in the late afternoon/early evening breezes..but rather than grab my folding chair & head for the shade of ye olde oak tree..sat on a bench outside the entrance between the 2nd&3rd buildings..just before I came in I saw two red tail hawks [link] riding the  breeze & the thermals..so all of a sudden the one took a dive over the corner of the building & a whole lot of little bird scattered..was out of view so I wonder if he/she caught his/hers dinner..../....had a very good nights sleep..was in bed by 19:45 & only awoke twice during the night & rolled out of bed just before 04:00..a quick look-in on my FB groups & what I can only describe as a "workmanlike" [link] session on "Replay Poker" didn't win any big pots or lose any but won enough small/blinds pot to leave with more chips than I had brung with me..../....had my online game play nearly completed by just after 11:00 & decided to walk to Price Chopper & T J Maxx..just some shallots..garlic..some nice thin asparagus & a couple of pre-made burritos..now I had bought a new pair of boxer/briefs at Ollie's the other day so decided to see what T J's had..dang..just what I can only describe as "sexy guy's" boxer/briefs..all name brands & even at outlet prices to rich for me..besides I haven't dated in more than 20 years & have no desire to start now..be-sides the only ones' who will ever see my boxer/briefs are me & the mortician (hehe),,did get some powered ginger & a quick hello from "H"..off to Ollie's & bought a three pack of gimpy..grumpy..old codger boxer briefs (for about half the price of the above mentioned ones)..& by the time I got back to my rooms..put my purchases away..dealt with a minor glitch in my budget book..a quick meal & finished my game play was nearly 16:00..../....but when I post this all that's left to my day is to prepare & consume my evening meal..last look-ins on my FB groups & maybe a few late games..ergo.."nite all"....[18:09 UTC-4]..../....

Saturday, August 21, 2021

 *[17:30 UTC-4]*[+77*F_mostly cloudy_winds from the e/s/e@3 mph_humidity:85%_barometer:39.87"\/_overnight Lo:+68*F_ cloudy>partly cloudy_a slight chance of a shower/T-storm possible_winds light&variable_humidity:90%_Sunday's Hi:84*F_AM: partly cloudy/PM: scattered T-storms developing in the afternoon w/a 40% chance of rain_winds light&variable_humidity:74%_ overnight Lo:+68*F_considerable cloudy early>decreasing clouds_ w/a slight chance of rain_winds light/variable_humidity:90%]*
*[18:26 UTC-4]" I sit here as I often do..i'm freshly showered & my meds taken..another decent nights sleep & a log-on to the internet just before 04:00..as far a s online game play have had a pretty good day..left a few chips on the table on "Replay Poker" but never caught the "right hand" at the "right time"..but a decent day's play all told..now the FB groups..one of my top 1/2 dozen Larson cartoons is the one with the dog in jail for chasing the president's limo (you'll find it top/center of footer:2)..which I've never posted..both on "The Farthest Side" & "May the Far Side be with you" group rule #1 is no political comments..well Wilbur..every time it been posted on the former..we've had to "boot" members for breaking rule#1..well somebody posted to the latter groups today & I've spent too much time today turning members into "former members"...maybe I'm getting too old & haven't stayed up with today's trends..back in the day..rules were rules & you broke them at your own peril..in my day corporal punishment was still legal in schools & at home as well..but now it seems that rules are merely suggestions that should be considered but you can ignore them if whim or circumstances seem to justify it to you..oy vey..[shakes his old grey head]..../....there was a break in the weather so took a quick walk to just get bananas..had a couple go bad on me..right..the bananas were joined by a bag of red onions..2 bottles of fruit flavored sparkling water & a bottle of kalamata olives..& there would have been a block of feta cheese but they had none..[shrugs]..../....all that's left is another look-in on FB..my evening meal & with nothing on TV worth my time.. probably some track & field videos on YT(link)..ergo.."nite all"....[18:56 UTC-4]..../....

Friday, August 20, 2021

 *[14:57 UTC-4]*[83*F("feels like:"+88*F)_partly cloudy_winds light&variable_humidity:66%_barometer:29.90"\/_overnight Lo: +67* _partly>mostly cloudy_a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds light/variable_humidity:91%_Saturday's Hi:+86*F_AM: partly>mostly cloudy/PM: scattered showers/T-storms w/a 60% chance of rain_winds light&variable_humidity:73*_overnight Lo:+69*_mostly cloudy_winds light/variable_humidity:90%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*[[note] I walked twice today this morning 
just after 09:00 & the weather  was quite  comfortable & just after 13:30 & it definitely not..just to hot for this  old man]]*
   I'd walked twice yesterday..once just after 09:00 to the bank to get my "10 day walking around money" & then in the afternoon to get a few things at Aldi & big lots..it had been my intention to post here yesterday but when I checked in on the FB group "May the Far Side be with you" where I'm an admin..I discover 15 either "mod alerts".."member reported content" or comments "flag-ged by FB"..took the better part of an hour to "plow through" them..oy vey..one of the group's hard & fast rules is that we do not allow any political comments or posts & if there are posts/comments that violate that rule the member responsible is removed/ blocked from the group..so I posted a reminder of the rules yesterday..& had to remove/block a couple more today..oy vey.... /....had another decent nights sleep last night & not a bad session on "Replay Poker" all told..but when preparing breakfast discovered that some of my bananas had gotten way too ripe..so the aforemention walk to Aldi for more..& than later to Dollar General..they finally got apple pies in..1 bought 6..a 6-pack of Canada Dry & a bottle of Gatorade Zero..not a comfortable walk..way to hot for this old man & no breeze to speak of..../....had all my online play down by before 15:00 & all that's really left to do is my daily routine of shower & taking of my meds & preparing & consuming my evening's repast & I do believe that an apple pocket pie will be on the menu..../....just check tonight's TV schedule..nadda..except for a "Bones" episode at the top of the hour..ego.."nite all"....[15:39 UTC-4]..../....

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

*[17:14 UTC-4]*[+77*F_partly cloudy w/rain expected with-in the hour_winds from the s/s/w@4 mph_humidity:79%_barometer: 30.10"\/_overnight Lo:+68*F_showers/T-storms continuing overnight in to Thursday_winds from the east@5>10 mph_humidity: 92%_an 80% chance of rain_Thursday's Hi:+75* w/rain expect thru 20:00_chance of rain 70%_winds from the n/n/e@10>15 mph_overnight Lo:65*_rain>cloudy_chance of rain 30%_winds light&variable_humidity:95%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
   It hasn't started raining yet but a quick look at "Walter" shows that we are already under the leading age of the storm so I fully expect we''ll be seeing some rain before I finish this post..have all of my online activities for the day completed..save for a couple more look-ins on the FB groups "The Farthest Side" where I'm a mod & "May the Far Side be with you" where I'm an admin.. spent a lot of time today checking out "mod alerts"..especially on the latter of the two groups..seems that many of our members just don'y get the rules..especially no political comments..apparently they don't get the fact the no means no..oy vey..& some of them are now "former members"..../...another decent nights sleep & played my first hand of poker @[04:22} on "Replay Poker".. had a decent day's play save for two nasty "bad beats" & left a few chips on the table..was basically all done & mid-meal eaten by just after 13:00..was a "hole" in the storm & I needed to get out & get some fresh air..decided to go to Price Chopper & T J Maxx ..on the way there it did sprinkle lightly for a few minutes..actually felt good..some plums..a package of chives..a package of pre-cooked & breaded shrimp..a bottle of horseradish & a couple of pre-made burritos..they only had a couple of checkouts open & took quite awhile even in the 15 items or less express aisle & then up to T J..got a bottle of a better grade of cilantro..a brand of spice I've gotten there before & very high quality & a chat with one of the clerks..nice kid..& back to my rooms..../....I was playing the games I play on "World of Solitaire" in the morning but have had time the last few day's & have played them in the afternoon ..has worked out better..watch the first of a two part NCIS this morning & the second part airs tomorrow so will take a break around 07:00 & watch whilst I eat 1st meal..one or rather two I really like..../....daily shower/meds routine to completed & evening meal to prepare & consume..ergo.."nite all"..[the rain has begun to fall]..[17:57 UTC-4]..../....

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

 *[06:21 UTC-4]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
This is what I found whilst checking today's forecast:
Tue 17 | 78*F..97% chance of rain_winds s/s/e@9 mph_Cloudy with rain this morning...then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High 78*F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%
   And  the forecast for overnight & tomorrow calls for much the same thru mid afternoon Wednesday..so checked the TV schedule for today..& as/always the USA  Network is showing several NCIS episodes..great something to watch..checked the schedule..rats..all newer ones post Ziva & Tony..dang..hello Youtube....
*[11:06 UTC-4]*..thanks to a very early start this morning sat-down to my first hand on "Replay Poker" @:[03:48] a chaotic session dominated by loose play but I stayed out of the way..won one very nice pot..as well as a few small/blinds pots & left with more chips then I had brung with me..got right into my online gaming..have one post to "Trollie's Game Room" published..one draft awaiting tomorrows poker results & another started..it seems according to Walter(aka:the local radar) the bulk of the rain is  in the process of passing us by..but with the threat of scattered T-storms looming as a walker I thing the wisest course of action is inaction..I''m staying safe & dry in my rooms.....
*[14:49 UTC-4}*..just checked with "Walter" again & there's another line of storms heading out way about an hour or so away..I was getting ready to post here yesterday & as I always do before hand is check the weather for the next day..once I saw today's forecast it was a no brainer..do a little shopping to get what I'd need before Thursday or post here..I walked..../....got everything well-in-hand..drafts done..online play..well maybe a few more games..& my daily routines to finish & 2nd meal..../....housekeeping was in so my rooms are cleaned..vacuumed & clean linens & all I had to do was watch & stay out of their way..I love hotel living....
[17:14 UTC-4]..Well it's just about time to wrap this post & the day up..freshly showered & meds taken..evening meal to prepare & consume..& a couple more look-ins on my FB groups..ergo..nite all..../....

Sunday, August 15, 2021

 *[17:48 UTC-4]*[+73*F_sunny_winds from the north@4 mph_humidity:42%_barometer:+30.21"\/_overnight Lo:+54*F_mostly cloudy_winds light&variable_humidity:69%_Monday's Hi:+80*F_AM:partly cloudy/PM:cloudy_winds light&variable_humidity:66%_ overnight Lo+65_partly cloudy>increasingly cloudy w/a 60% chance showers beginning about 02:00 Tuesday morning_winds light&variable_humidity:76%]*[On MT-Today's Playlists]*
*[18:39 UTC-4]* I've been behind the old "eight ball" all day..last night on my last check-in on "May the Far Side be with you" where I'm an admin..there were several "mod alerts".."member reports"..& a couple comments deleted by FB for violating community standards..all that had to be dealt with so it was nearly 21:00 before I got to bed..but dropped right off to sleep..never awoke again until 02:25..took care of the issue & fell right back to sleep..never saw the clock again until 04:45 & never got online until just past 05:00..an hour later than/usual..the day ran pretty smoothly but never made up any of the lost time..had forgotten to get spinach when I was Aldi the other day..so just affter 09:00 went over just to get that & a couple of bottles of fruit flavored sparkling water..well several items found there way into my bag before I got out-a-there..was pretty well done with most of my day about 14:00..warmed up some potatoes & the last piece of haddock I had gotten a few days ago for lunch..but made too much & didn't finish it all..ergo..I will forego my usual repast of a rustic egg-white frittata & finish of the fish & taters for evening meal..will save some time..also a quick walk to Dollar General for some paper bowls I use to hold the dishes I cook in in the microwave..easier to handle than the hot dish..../....spent some of the afternoon playing some games on "World of Solitaire".. shower & meds taken & a quick look at "My the Far Side be with you" & more "mod alerts" & "member reports"..dang..at least there weren't any community standard violations..../....all to attend to now is my evening meal..will just warm-up the fish & taters & a piece or two of a light rye Wasa bread of which I have become very fond of..& maybe a last check-in on my FB groups.. ..ergo.."nite all"....[19:00 UTC-4]..../....

Saturday, August 14, 2021

 *[16:37 UTC-4']*[+78*F_fair_winds from the West@13 mph_humidity:42%_barometer:30.12"/\_overnight Lo:+52*F_partly cloud >clear after midnight_a stray shower/T-storm possible..winds from the w/n/w@10>15 mph shifting to the northeast & decreasing to less than 5 mph_humidity:72%_Sunday's Hi:75*F_generally sunny_winds from the n/n/e@5>10 mph_humidity:55%_overnight Lo:+54_winds light&variable_humidity:76%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
*[17:17 UTC-4]* I sit here was I usual do (except for yesterday) freshly showed & meds taken..been a fairly quiet couple days..did walk to Aldi yesterday morning..just the usual fare..but a interesting chat with a fellow shopper who worked for several years as a butcher at the local Sam's Club..and then later in the day to Dollar General..a bottle of tomato juice..a bottle of Gatorade Zero & wanted to get a 2 boxes of round crackers..the small size I have been using for first meal..little tuna..maybe some deviled ham.. maybe a salmon spread..& the large for my now traditional peanut butter & jelly cracker..I alternate between a orange marmalade ..fig..blackberry & cherry preserves..but they aren't carrying the small ones I like any more..pita crackers..nuts..so have decided to use the larger size..went to The Thrift Store to check out a larger plate to accommodate the large size..nothing I liked..also back to Dollar General this afternoon more for a destination to walk to than really looking for anything..left empty-handed..../.... have really enjoyed the cooler weather today & same forecast for tomorrow..I've always enjoyed the cooler weather..I grew up about 20 miles to the east of Buffalo NY..in the lee of Lake Erie..so was used to the "lake effect" snow so moving up here in the lee of Ontario wasn't a big deal..howbeit it is on average a colder winter..up here there are two adages about the seasons..1) we have two seasons..winter & construction..the hotel I live in is usually filled from April to October with construction workers..but the current health issues have as we would have said back in the day "put the kibosh on that"..2) we have three seasons..just was winter..soon will be winter & winter..I've seen measurable snow in mid October & Early May..& a few flakes in June..& one thing I really like about living in a hotel is that it's someone else's job to shovel..blow or plowed that accursed snow..had my fill of it run-ning a shipping & receiving department in a small factory for many years,,but there again save for that I love the area & have no  plans to every move to a warmer climate..../....still a thing or three  to button-up for day..ergo.."nite all"....[17:48 UTC-4]..../....

Thursday, August 12, 2021

 *[15:30 UTC-4]*[+82* w/a slight chance of T-storms w/a 30% chance of rain_we are under another "Heat Advisory" thru 20:00 this evening_winds  from the southwest@12 mph_humidity:66%_barometer:29.88"~_overnight Lo:+70* w/a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the s/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:92%_Friday's Hi:+83*F_AM:partly cloudy/PM: showers/T-storms w/a 60% chance of rain_winds from the southwest@5>10 mph_humidity:79%_overnight Lo:+69*_cloudy>partly cloudy after midnight w/a stray  shower/T-storm possible_winds from the w/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:60%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*[[note]: when I walk around 10:00 this morning saw no evidence that we've had any rain atall so far today..although there is some indication from the predicted radar track that we might get a brief storm mid evening]*
*]17:29 UTC-4]* after adding the weather to the draft of this post I spent sometimes playing a few solitaire games on "World of Solitaire" & have attended to my daily shower & taking of the meds..../....I woke as/always just before 04:00..a decent nights sleep with the exception of dealing with a series of cramps in my left foot..not much shaking my FB groups..dropped a few more chips than/usual on "Replay Poker" but otherwise played pretty well..about 10:00 decided to walk..I needed to go at least to Speedway convenience store for a tube of chew & sometime during the next week or so needed to stop at the in-store pharmacy at Price Chopper to re-fill my HBP meds..I had got a little more "ten day walking around money" in anticipation of that purchase & since Price Chopper & Speedway are in close proximity to each other it made sense to as we would of said back in the day "kill two birds with one stone"..so off I went..whilst waiting for my prescription to be filled I picked up some shallots..garlic..plums..a wedge of Amish blue cheese & a nice piece of pre-cook/breaded haddock & since It was nearby walked up the hill to T J Maxx & got a bottle of sriracha horseradish aioli..ever nice & then over to Speedway for my chew & back to my rooms..a quick break for my traditional sandwich second meal & was finished with all my days online play by just after 15:00..../....except for maybe a few more games on "World of Solitaire"..my evening repast & look-ins on FB my day is pretty well completed..ergo.."nite all"....
....[17:53 UTC-4]..../.... 

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

 *[16:47 UTC-4]*[Still under the "Heat Advisory"until 20:00(see footer)]*[+85*F("feels like"+92*F)_partly cloudy_winds from the southwest@9 mph_humidity:63%_barometer:29.87"\/_overnight Lo:+74*F_partly cloud>mostly cloudy w/isolated/scattered T-storms beginning about midnight & continuing thru Thursday w/a 50% chance of rain_winds from the s/s/w@10>15 mph_humid-ity:79%_Thursday's Hi:+83*F_isolated/scattered T-storms thru 22:00 w/a 60% chance of rain_winds from the southwest@10>20 mph_humidity:78%_overnight Lo:+70*F_cloudy>partly cloudy w/a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the s/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:89%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
  Today's storm had past us by here by 13:00 so decided to take a walk to Big Lots & Aldi's just after 14;00 & that was before I checked the weather for tomorrow..which was when I had originally planned to take that walk..well sometimes it's better to be lucky than good..I can attest to the "feels like" temperature of +92*F..I've never been a big fan of the hot/humid weather..firstly Autumn has always been my favorite season..soccer..cross-country & just the cooler weather..plus living in the Northcountry of NYS..the most common extreme isn't heat but cold where windchills of -25*F & colder are not uncommon in winter..../....I looked out my window last night just before turning in for the night just after 20:00 & the rain was as we would have said back in the day "coming down in buckets"..flashes of lighting & the rumbling of thunder..none were close by...../.....a decent nights sleep & off to start my online day by just after 04:00..a light day of tasks on my two FB groups..& found a friendly table with a limited amount of loose play on "Replay" won a few chips & along the way made a "Royal Flush" (best hand possible)..../....on the aforementioned walk..didn't see anything at Big Lots that demanded I take it hone with me & at Aldi just the typical fare but when I got back was feeling the heat..cranked up the AC..got a cold bottle of Gatorade Zero from the frig & found that AMC was airing Godfather I&II today & caught the end of I & will probably watch some of II later..../....except for my daily routine of shower & meds..an evening meal..& a checking or two on FB..my day is done..ergo.."nite all"....[17:27 UTC-4]..../....

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

 *[16:53 UTC-4]*{We are under a "Heat Advisory until 20:00 tomorrow(see footer)]*[+82*F_partly cloudy_winds from the south@ 10 mph_humidity:73%_barometer:29.91"\/_overnight Lo:+71*F_thunder storms likely beginning about 19:00  & continuing thru 06:00 Wednesday_ an 80% chance of rain_winds s/s/w@10>15 mph_humidity:88%_Wednesday's Hi:+84_scatter T-storms thru 06:00 returning about 13:00_a 60% chance of rain_winds southwest@10>20 mph_humidity:74%_overnight Lo:+70*F_cloudy w/widely scatter showers/T-storms thru 07:00 Thursday_a 40% chance of rain_humidity:88%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
*[17:56 UTC-4]*..am sitting here as I do most evenings around this time looking forward to the end of another day..after started this draft I just "kicked around" for awhile..played some solitaire & listen to a little YT & took my daily shower & took my meds..as you can see from the weather report & forecast above we're in for a hot & went next 36 hours or so..ergo..as/always I intended to spend the next 36 hours in my "fortress of solitude"(aka:my rooms) slept pretty well last night & awoke just after 03:30 & was into my online day..work-load on both of the FB groups I'm either a nod or an admin on was pretty light..I had been experiencing a glitch on one..could comment but wasn't able to post but that's been resolved..today being a Tuesday got my weekly visit from the housekeeping staff here at the hotel I live in..as/of the 4th of August I've lived here for 128 months..it right on the edge of the commercial district of the small city I live in..I don't drive anymore..poor night vision & essential tremor(aka:"old age shakes)..if asked I say there are three reasons why I live where I do..location..location..location..I'm a 12 to 15 minute radius walk to every thing I need..only about ten minutes to my doc's & an urgent care facility basically just across the street & for me it's not only affordably but I actually save money..I consider myself to be frugal..others have accused me of being a "penny pincher"..ok.. when I pinch a penny they advise Lincoln to stop by urgent care..now my dad who was a teen during the depression..when he "pinched a penny"  they put Lincoln in the ICU & alerted the morgue....[have placed an image of the US 1 cent piece(aka:penny) in the footer]..../....all that's left of the day is my evening meal & some look-ins on my FB groups..ergo.."nite all"....
....[18:27 UTC-4]..../....

Monday, August 9, 2021

 *[15:07 UTC-4]*[89*F_sunny_winds from the s/s/w@5>10_humidity:58%_barometer:30.06"\/_overnight Lo:+71*F_generally clear w/a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the southeast@5>10 mph_humidity:75%_Tuesday's Hi:+88*F_mostly sunny early w/increasing clouds later with scatter showers/T-storms developing in the afternoon w/a 50% chance of rain_winds from the south@10>15 mph_humidity:65%_overnight Lo:72*F_varying clouds w/a 60% chance of scattered T-storms thru 06:00 Wednesday morning_winds from the south@5>10 mph_humidity:88%]*On MT-Today's Playlist]*
   Yesterday about 12:30 took a break for 2nd meal & did a little channel surfing & discovered that TNT was showing the first 6 Star Wars episodes..they'd started with I just after 3 AM..by the time I found them they were near the being  of IV..so decided to take rest of the day off & except for keeping an eye on my FB groups & a short walk to Aldi..the other day all they had was thick asparagus which isn't suitable for microwaving..but yesterday they had some nice pencil thin which is I prefer..well Wilbur..I decided..posting or watching Star Wars..a no brainer.... *[16:00 UTC-4]*..after adding the above to the draft was feeling a little sticky..It's a hot day here for us residents of the North Country of NYS..so took a break..turned the AC on..took a shower & may meds & had a snack of cheddar pop-corn..slept pretty well last night..not to much shaking on my FB groups so off for my morning session of poker on "Replay Poker"..a crazy session..which I cut short at 50 minutes..had only won a handful of pots but was marginally ahead & decided to leave that way..was all but finished with my online play & took a break around 12:00 for my traditional mid-day sandwich & then the short walk up the hill to visit my money & withdraw my "10 day walking around money"..& then back to finish up my day..not that much that really needs doing..a few more check-ins on my group & of course my evening meal..nothing that interesting on the old boob tube..so maybe a few more games need to be played..anyways & ergo.."nite all"....[

Saturday, August 7, 2021

 *[16:25 UTC-4]*[+82*F_partly cloudy_winds from w/s/w@10 mph_humidity:57%_barometer:29.98"\/_overnight Lo:64*F_cloudy w/a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the s/s/e@5>10 mph_humidity:90%_Sunday's Hi:+84*F_AM:party cloud/PM:a 40% chance of scattered T-storms_winds light&variable_humidity:72%_overnight Lo:+68*F_partly cloudy w/a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds light&variable_humidity:83%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
*[17:42 UTC-4]..I sit-here..fresh from my daily shower & taking of my meds..after I started the draft for today with the /usual weather decided to take a walk 'round the oft mentioned "loop" & enough shade was available for my short sit-down on the benches at the intersection..earlier after completing my online game play for the day I had a quick lunch..warmed up the half of a sausage sub mentioned yesterday & the short walk to first The Thrift Store..was looking for another pair of walking shorts..didn't see anything I wanted & then to Dollar General..just a 6-pack of Dr Pepper..had a chat with the assistant manager..I had been getting some of the smaller legal tablets there & they been out of them for awhile..she said as far as she knew they would get some in soon..../....the day other then that ran smooth..a nice quiet day..../....When I was a kid there was a 1/2 hour TV cop-show called "Dragnet" (most shows were 1/2 hour than..far lass commercials) the lead character was detective Joe Friday..& he had a classic line.."Just the facts ma'am just the facts" & in this age of the 24 hour news cycle I'm feeling a kinship to old Joe..when I was a kid the news was just that..just the facts..& opinion/editorials were separated from the news..but today you can watch/read "news" about the same event & depending on the POV of the station/newspaper..you get two different stories..don't get me wrong..I'm not singling out one side or the other of the current debate on political/social/moral issues..I find both sides as guilty of it as the other..I'm a rational..logical..well educated & well read adult..I'd appreciate it if you just gave me the facts..I am capable of making up my own mind..funny thing is..although I do sometimes pick one side or the other..most times I see the good/bad in both & end up with a hybrid view somewhere in the middle..[end rant]..../....just my evening meal to prepare & devour & some look-ins on my FB groups..ergo.."nite all"....[18:10 UTC-4]..../....

Friday, August 6, 2021

 *[15:19 UTC-4]*[+83*F_fair_winds w/s./w@10 mph_humidity:55%_barometer:30.07"\/_overnight Lo:+68*F_partly>mostly cloudy _winds from the south@5>10 mph_humidity:69%_Saturday's Hi:+84*F_partly>mostly cloudy w/a chance of a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds from the south west@5>10 mph_humidity:62%_overnight Lo:+65*F_overcast w/a chance of a stray shower/T-storm possible_winds light&variable_humidity:83%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
   I had mentioned in Wednesday's posting that it had  been arranged to have lunch with my sibs & their respective mates at/or about noon..so to make sure I had enough free-time this afternoon I decided that rather than post here yesterday I would play the games I normal play on "World of Solitaire" in the morning after poker yesterday afternoon..which I did..../....just a tad of a late start this morning..checked my FB groups & off for a hour+ session of poker on "Replay Poker"..not a great session but one decent hand late re-cooped most of my early losses & left only 8 chips on the table..posted to my game blog & had my day's play done by 11:15..sis & hubby(Bill)..picked me up & up to the next main street north..the restaurant sits right next to the Jefferson County Fair Grounds..fair runs in July..it's the oldest continuously operating fair in the USA..next year will be the 205th (link) & appropriately the restaurant next to It is named "Fairground Inn" now I had taken my smaller sling back & thought I had a pair of readers in it..nope..so my bro assisted..they have a complete menu but they make a great sandwich..mid-day meal..& also as I discovered ..ripple chips..no-brainer for the Old Trollie..a sausage sub with an iced tea..I should have asked if I could have gotten a 1/2 order..I was informed that the proper request is for a "box"..now back in the day it was called a "doggie bag" not that the dog every got any of it..woof..woof..so I've got my sandwich for tomorrow in the frig..just causal conversation but a nice time..got back around 13:30 & took a walk to Price Chopper & T J Maxx..some shallots..garlic..chive..pre-cooked/breaded shrimp & a box of "Star Crunch" & at T J's a bottle of sweet ginger chili sauce..../....I guess my plans to get some free time his afternoon worked better than I thought..other than shower & taking my meds & my evening meal have nothing else urgent to deal with..I had penciled in a walk to Aldi for tomorrow but may just decided to take it this today..anyways..ergo.."nite all"....[16:11 UTC-4]..../....

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

 *[15:39 UTC-4]*[+80*F_fair_winds from the northwest@5 mph_humidity:53%_barometer:30.10"\/_overnight Lo:+59*_partly cloudy_light/variable_humidity:77*_Thursday's Hi:82*..abundant sun_winds from the northwest@5>10 mph_humidity:63%_ overnight Lo:+60*_a few passing clouds from time to time_winds light/variable_humidity:76%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*[[note] when I checked my stats as I do every-morning on all three blogs..[sorry but I'm a stats nerd]..here I had over a 100 hits in the last 24 hours..which is a lot more than average,,so check locations & 112 were from Taiwan..have had a few from there in the past..a class..??..although I do  live in the USA the majority of my hits are from outside the USA..all are welcome here]....
+[17:23 UTC-4]..after adding the above to the draft took a walk around the oft-mentioned loop..didn't take the tradition sit-down..no shade & stopped at Dollar General just a jig of tomato juice & a bottle of Gatorade Zero..on the way back to my rooms..took care of the routine shower & taking of the meds & did what needed to be done on the two FB Groups I'm either a mod or admin on..../....got a call from my sis last night..she & her hubby are head by to Florida sooner than planned..apparently the private school her daughter teaches at my sis's grand kids (2 girls) go to are in need of a chemistry teacher..the former one pasted suddenly & as well as being an RN sis has a degree in chemistry and has agreed to teach this coming school year..now sis will be 77 next April..& I must admit to having concerns for her..she has as do I essential tremor..but when I found out about it it was already a fait accompli (link)..ergo..my prayers will  be with her..so before she & her hubby leave we along with my bro & his wife are having lunch noonish on Friday..she asked me where I'd like to go & I replied that I'd rather have someone else make that decision..she said she'd let my bro decided..to me the food is just an extra..haven't seen her since she been back nor have I seen my bro for awhile..ergo..just want to "catch-up" with them..(& will keep my concerns to myself).../....day ran smoothly for a change & all that's left to do are my evening meal & look-ins on my groups..ergo.."nite all".....[18:00 UTC-4]....

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

*[17:22 UTC-4]*[+75*F_sunny_winds from the w/s/w@10 mph_humidity:50%_barometer:30.05"\/_overnight lo:+58*F generally clear_winds from south@5>10 mph_humidity:68%_Wednesday's Hi:+80*F_partly cloudy_winds w/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity: 60%_overnight Lo:59*F_mostly clear_winds light/variable_humidity:82%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*  *[17:55 UTC-4]* I sit before my Chrome Base freshly showered & meds take & as I often do trying to make sense of the day..I should know better..just a fitfully night's sleep..several interruptions all courtesy of the dang diuretic..lost count..anyways..saw the clock at 02:45..the next time I saw it it was 04:20..logged on & checked-in my groups..between vetting new members..dealing with "mod alerts" member reported content..a a couple of comments deleted by FB for being in violation of community standards it was 04:40 before I before I logged-on to "Replay Poker" & had it not been for one big win would have left a bunch of chips on the table as it was left a acceptable few..just wasn't catching...but got thru my first round of play on "24/7 games.com"& was just finishing a draft when housekeeping arrived for the usual Tuesday visit..even with that all I had left at just after 12:00 was play on "Just Solitaire" & the 2nd draft..grabbed a quick sandwich..some ripple chips & a diet Coke & off to first Big Lots..a package of light rye Wasa & a small bottle of capers..then Aldi..just the usual fare got back to my rooms still thought I'd be done by 16:00 so quite mistakenly I checked on "The Farthest Side"..it is against group rules to invite peeps..well Wilbur..a member invited..well I lost count..but it must of been at least 24 of his friends..well by the time I decline the invites & as/groups rules..booted him from the groups..the die was cased (aka:missus est alea..oops..here come the latin police)..I was behind & there was no recovery in sight..by this time most nights I'm feasting on my rustic egg-while frittata & watching some TV..oy vey..../....only my evening meal to prepare & eat & maybe a quick(?) look-in on my FB groups before I take my rest..ergo.."nite all"....[18:28 UTC-4]....

Monday, August 2, 2021

 *[15:40 UTC-4]*[+73*F_fair_winds from the w/n/w@10 mph_humidity:45%_barometer:30.00"~_overnight Lo:+56*F_mostly clear_ winds from the s/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:72%_Tuesday's Hi:+77*F_mostly sunny_winds from the southwest@10>15 mph_ humidity:60%_overnight Lo"+57*F_mostly clear_winds from the south@5>10 mph_humidity:73%]*[On MT-Today's Playlist]*
   It's been an interesting day & some of it was not that enjoyable..but it was interesting..I slept somewhat fitfully last night & awoke in a fog & not outside..the fog was between my ears & add to that my joints were stiff & sore & I was having major league balance issues..one of the effects of essential tremor..I was staggering around my rooms  like I's been on a 10 day binge & haven't touched a "drop" since the morning of October 25th 2017..it got better progressively as the day worn on & I was back to gimpy..grumpy old self by mid-morning,,now I've never been a morning person but today was ridiculous..I said interesting..not all enjoyable & parts of it no fun atall...got a pretty normal start to the day at least time-wise..very little on either "The Farthest Side (mod}" or "May the Far Side be with you(admin)" & was playing poker on "Replay Poker" by 04:13..& except for one dummkopf call played well but because of the aforementioned call left a few chips on the table & got right into my sim&solitaire play & even with taking time off to eat my 1st meal sitting in my recliner watching some of the Olympic coverage (which I most generally eat whilst playing on-line) was all done with the day's play..one draft posted & the other started & 2nd meal consumed (always eaten sitting in my recliner..today more Olympics) by just past 14:00..../....took the short walk to Ollie's bought a 3-pack of both under-wear & socks..some of my pairs of both have been getting a little over-worn..& than back to my rooms..really enjoyed the short walk..beautiful day..low humidity..a gentile breeze & a very comfortable temperature.../....still a few things to attend to..my daily shower & taking of my meds & perhaps a sit-down 'neath the shade of ye olde oak tree..my evening meal..a couple more games & just maybe a bit or watching of Olympic coverage..it's been an interesting day & by-enlarge a good one..ergo.."nite all"..../....
....[16:22 UTC-4]..../....

Sunday, August 1, 2021

 *[15:31 UTC-4]*[We are under a "Special Weather Statement" until 16:45 this evening(see below in footer]*[+63*F_rain_winds from the w/n/w@7 mph_humidity:91%_barometer:29.82"\/_overnight Lo:+54*F_T-storms early w/a 60% chance of rain thru 03:00 Monday then varying clouds_winds w/n/w@5>10 mph_humidity:95%_Monday's Hi:+74*F_partly cloudy_winds from the w/n/w@ 5>10 mph_humidity:65%_overnight Lo:+55*F_mostly clear_winds from the s/s/w@5>10 mph_humidity:78%]*
*[17:01 UTC-4]+..despite the dire forecast there were some "holes" in the storm so after checking the radar this morning the was a "dry" spot just after 09:00 so  I took the opportunity to take the short walk to Aldi..in fact the Sun peaked out from the clouds a couple of times whilst I was on my way there & back..except for a mango which I only occasionally buy just the /usual bananas..a bottle of worcestershire sauce..3 bottles of fruit flavored sparkling water & a quart of liquid egg whites..nothing out of the ordinary ..so the clerk check out my items & the bill came to 7$ even..I've shopped in grocery stores for years & whether a small or large order can never remember paying an exact dollar amount before..ever..??..just one of the weird oddities that occur from time to time..there was another "hole" just after I posted the weather so down the hill to Dollar General I went..still didn't have a couple of the items I had sought yesterday but did get the apple pocket pies & a couple of packages of  snicker doddle cookies..one my all-time faves (which I freely admit I'm munching on as I enter this posting)..../....slept rather poorly last night but have felt better as the day progressed..another crazy session of poker on "Replay Poker" but won a couple nice pots & left with more chips than I had brung..../....rest of the day has run pretty smoothly & surprisingly for a weekend the work-load on my two FB groups has been quite light..../....still my daily routine of shower & the taking of my meds to attend to & the prep & consumption of my evening meal..& maybe a game or three..ergo.."nite all"....[17:26 UTC-4]..../....