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Martin
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It's getting much colder now, so we need to stock up on heat and keep warm.
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Morning Cup Of Coffee And Weather
- Thread starter Tour 931
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Tour 931
Ranger
I’m heading south for the ice age. Or at least part of it. Look me up next spring.
I think I would make my own, and just sit there looking at that beautiful view!The sun is rising further and further to the south each morning. I’m heading into town in a bit for a store bought latte.
Tour 931
Ranger
I’m out of milk!
Sweeney
Administrator
NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!
There would be tears and gnashing of teeth.
I've taken today off work -- I intended to go to my campsite 1 day early, but wisely checked the site and it was reserved last night along with 100% of the 400+ site campground. O bother. I'll be leaving here in an hour or so, check-in officially begins at 2pm. I decided to go to my reserved spot rather than the "quieter" spot at a non-electric site I discovered.
Regarless, T-50 minutes until I depart. The last official planned trip of the year. From here on out, I expect 2-3 more trips....but those will be purely last minute.
*Gasp!
My dear man, you now live in America's Dairyland state. No one in the Dairyland state ever ADMITS to being out of milk (or butter or cheese)...I believe it is a felony!
Oh, and speaking of butter and cheese, you are also required to have 7-10 lbs of real butter in your fridge/freezer (we have 8; half salted, half unsalted) and a cheese drawer in your refrigerator with no less than 5 types of cheese (let's just say we have more than 5 in our cheese drawer and leave it at that...
). And processed cheese does NOT count as one of them!However, when you move here, you are allowed a grace period of 2 years for compliance...the clock is ticking!
Sweeney
Administrator
Kind of like Zucchini in Indiana? You can't drive with your windows open when they are in season. They will just appear in the passenger seats, and your office cubicle.
campdude
Ranger
So Cindy and I were driving to Decorah Iowa and headed through Waukon....wouldn't ya' know ...he is everywhere View attachment upload_2022-10-31_15-34-18.pngView attachment upload_2022-10-31_15-35-20.pngView attachment upload_2022-10-31_15-36-47.png
Tour 931
Ranger
I’m beginning to see a pattern here.
Sweeney
Administrator
....I'm famous.
Now, to kick off my big plan --- to take over the world!
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Now, to kick off my big plan --- to take over the world!
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But with an avatar of Dilbert…perhaps your personality aligns more with Pinky?
…..
Some days I crack myself up.
Sweeney
Administrator
Sweeney
Administrator
Well, today was interesting.
For the first time since March 2020 -- I went into the office. I've worked for the company for over 20 years, and have in that time, probably spent more conscious hours than I have in my own home. The entire northwest side of the city has changed dramatically with new construction and traffic changes. I got lost because so much had changed.
Once I got to the office it was the absolute most surreal day of my career -- it felt like my first day. The building I called home in 2020 is still there but is closed off. And the building across the street that used to house my cafeteria was sold and belongs to another company entirely.
I won't make that mistake again for a little while. Though, it was slightly refreshing to see a few friends....
For the first time since March 2020 -- I went into the office. I've worked for the company for over 20 years, and have in that time, probably spent more conscious hours than I have in my own home. The entire northwest side of the city has changed dramatically with new construction and traffic changes. I got lost because so much had changed.
Once I got to the office it was the absolute most surreal day of my career -- it felt like my first day. The building I called home in 2020 is still there but is closed off. And the building across the street that used to house my cafeteria was sold and belongs to another company entirely.
I won't make that mistake again for a little while. Though, it was slightly refreshing to see a few friends....
Sweeney
Administrator
I'm sure that was similar. In July 2020, a few months after we were sent home, they had us clean our desks -- they are demoing the building. It's still there ironically. But walking in and out that day knowing I'd never get back into it was similarly unusual, and probably closer to your last day.
By the time my day came to and end yesterday, things were 90% of the way "back to normal" feeling -- I didn't feel like a stranger in a strange land. But walking onto campus -- wow -- that was something else.
I have to admit I am ready to go back although I can maintain a hybrid situation -- comeing in a couple of days as needed. The reality is working remotely saves me so much money. Not to mention 80 minutes a day in the car.
Van_and_Terri
Ranger
I’m retiring 2/1/2023 after flying for 45 years. Already filling my calendar with camping reservations. Our 560 will not be ready until September of 2023, but will utilize our Escape 21C until then.