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Post by pegasus on Jun 26, 2012 6:16:53 GMT -7
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Post by pegasus on Jun 28, 2012 6:27:09 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. Another sunshiny day but getting warmer!! Possibly 89ºF as a high today. Maybe thunderstorms with the advent of a high pressure system coming into the area. But they forecast thunderstorms every day and haven't seen any in a week!! Happy birthday Paul Bunyan Now if you and Babe the Blue Ox could just do something about those dreadful Colorado fires!!
The roses are fast disappearing for another year.
Have a thoroughly lovely Thursday.
Good afternoon my UK friends. Another sunshiny June day but getting warmer (high possibly 89ºF), so it looks like the a/c will be in use today. Do the Brtish isles have wildfire problems. Sometimes here in the states it feels like our west is burning up. This year it seems to be Colorado's turn. One of the fires is threatening our Air Force Academy and they are getting ready to evacuate the military housing on the 28-acre campus. who & jonbel-)-It certainly sounds like a good time was had by all. I've been there, done that and don't plan to do it again.
The roses are fast disappearing for another year.
Have a thoroughly lovely Thursday.
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Post by pegasus on Jun 30, 2012 6:07:39 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. June's last day is another sunny day with temps warming up a little more. Just in time for my grandson's graduation party.
Be careful of the sun everyone. It's expected to hit over 100 degrees over much of the east coast.
Today is the beginning of the 2-week Tour de France with most of the world's top cyclist participating. It starts off with a time trial which is not the most exciting of races, but it will pick up to a real race tomorrow. Unfortunately, the first week of races conflicts with the 2nd week of Wimbledon. What to watch,
The last rose of summer
Have a sunny Saturday everone.
Good morning my UK friends. June's last day is another sunny day with temps warming up a little more. Just in time for my grandson's graduation party.
Be careful of the sun everyone. It's expected to hit over 100 degrees over much of the east coast.
The last rose of summer
Have a sunny Saturday everone.
Mystery Persons tonight at 5 p.m. EST, 10 p.m. UK time
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Post by pegasus on Jul 2, 2012 6:03:34 GMT -7
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Post by pegasus on Jul 4, 2012 6:01:43 GMT -7
Happy 4th of July everyone. Today is supposed to be hot and humid. I guess summer is really here. Now if we would only get the forecasted rain at nght. There was an article in yesterday's local paper that the cherry crop has been ruined by the early warm weather followed by more hard frost days. Sen. Schumer is trying to get emergency financial help for the locals fruit farmers. You'd better hope that the same thing hasn't happened to the apple crop, or the cost of apples, apple juice, applesauce will go out of sight. Our area produced over 30,000,000 bushels last year. Men's quarterfinals at Wimbledon today. They've just halted the first match in order to close the roof. How strange!! www.en.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/connie/connie_29.gif[/img] I hope you all have a fabulous 4th of July!! [/i][/size][/color] Good afternoon my UK friends Today is supposed to be hot and humid. I guess summer is really here. Now if we would only get the forecasted rain at nght. There was an article in yesterday's local paper that the cherry crop has been ruined by the early warm weather followed by more hard frost days. Sen. Schumer is trying to get emergency financial help for the locals fruit farmers. You'd better hope that the same thing hasn't happened to the apple crop, or the cost of apples, apple juice, applesauce will go out of sight. Our area produced over 30,000,000 bushels last year. Men's quarterfinals at Wimbledon today. I wonder if Andy Murray can finally make it to the finals? www.en.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/connie/connie_29.gif[/img] I hope you all have a wondrous Wednesday. [/i][/size][/color]
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Post by pegasus on Jul 6, 2012 6:28:19 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. The temp is rising once again - high 93F. Still no rain, no matter how often the weatherperson says it's a possibility. Thank goodness for a/c!! Today is the men's semi-final matches - Federer vs. Djokovic and Murray vs. Tsonga. I'm pulling for Federer (7th Wimbledon title and regain #1 status) & Murray.(no British man since 1938 in the final). I'll be tuning into the Tour de France on and off. If they keep having accidents, it'll be a wonder if any major cyclists will be left!! Three weeks to go until the London Olympics. Thought for today: "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." --Samuel Adams (1722-1803), Massachusetts patriiot
Louisian iris
TGIF everyone!!
Good afternoon my UK friends. The temp is rising once again - high 93F. Still no rain, no matter how often the weatherperson says it's a possibility. Thank goodness for a/c!! I'm watching the men's semi-final matches at Wimbledon - Federer (my pick) just beat Djokovic in 4 sets. Next up, Murray vs. Tsonga and I'm pulling for Murray.(no British man since 1938 in the final). Three weeks to go until the London Olympics. #kaffeetrinker_2#Thought for today: "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds." --Samuel Adams (1722-1803), Massachusetts patriiot
Louisiana iris
TGIF everyone!!
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Post by pegasus on Jul 8, 2012 6:28:45 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. Well, the heat wave has broken, at least temporarily. We actually had some rain and thunder yesterday. And a temp today of only 69ºF. It's a fans only day!!
The day has finally arrived - Murray vs Federer for the men's Wimbledon final. I've always been a Federer fan but today I think I'll root for Andy Murray. And then we would never again have to hear about "no British man has ....". BTW Serena and Venus took the women's doubles championship yesterday. Have any of you watched this season's version of The Real Housewives of New York? They got rid of three from last year and replace them with others. So far it's ho-hum, even with the addition of a housewife (widowed) with a title superceding LuAnn - Princess. Booooring
Red bearded iris
Have a super Sunday everyone.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 10, 2012 9:42:18 GMT -7
Good afternoon everyone. Another nice day here. This is the kind of weather I could take all year long (with ran at night when I'm tucked away in bed.) First half of 2012 is warmest on record The National Weather Service announced that the first 6 months of the year set the record for the warmest ever in the US. Gee, isn't that a shocker!! NOT!! I've made a major decision about my life - I'm giving up driving. I don't feel that my reaction times plus other physical limitations are up to the standards of good driving. Plus, my flash pulmonary edema could occur any time without warning. I don't want to be in the middle of the highway if it does. I've been driving for over 60 years and it's hard to give up that independence, but I feel that I must for the safety of myself and others.
Acqua di Parma Iris Nobile
I hope you are haing a terrific Tuesday.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 12, 2012 7:04:45 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. And the sun beats on. I do wish we'd get some rain. But we're still not as bad off as the folks in the Midwest. I read that the mayor of Indianapolis has banned watering lawns and washing cars and that little relief from the near relentless drought is expected by corn and soybean farmers. In case you're not aware, our midwest helps to feed a significant part of the world. The Tour de France has finally reached the Alps. The view is spectacular and the racers make me tired just from watching their exertions. They are really amazing!!
Blue shimmer tall bearded iris
Have a tasty Thursday everyone.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 15, 2012 7:52:53 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. Well, the weatherman was right for once. We've had rain with thunder "in the vicinity". I could hear the thunder in the distance but I awoke to the sound of rain on my roof!! I just hope it keeps it up all day as forecasted. The Tour de France has now begun climbing the Pyrenees. In places the road looks about as wide as a bicycle path in places. It's hard to believe it's used by cars. Today they are having an epidemic of flat tires and the announcers are sperulating that someone has sobotaged the race. Basque separatists? 12 days till the Olympics. Of course, by then they may have to hold the first underwater Olympics in all the sports!!. WE can look forward to the first underwater basketball dunk!!
Blue Iris
Have a super Sunday everyone.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 17, 2012 6:48:24 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. Today it's supposed to get HOT (97ºF). I certainly hope my a/c doesn't decided to stop working!! The weather people also seem to think we may have a good chance of some nasty thunderstorms. I believe more in their hot forecast than storms.
The Tour de France is having a rest day. so no racing this a.m. <sigh> Only 10 more days to go. I hear that the athletes are beginning to arrive butI supposed in a major city like London they are scarcely a blip on the screen. I saw a headline that some of our TSA people will be used at Heathrow. I wonder how their "pat down" will go over there?
White iris
Have a terrific Tuesday.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 19, 2012 8:50:52 GMT -7
Good afternoon everyone. It's another nice day in the neighborhood - I wish it was pouring rain!! I'm sick of these endless days of sun. And the Tour de France goes on to its final weekend. Unless something drastic occurs in the next two days, 'ts going to be a British triumph with Bradley Wiggins winning the yellow jersey (with a British teammate coming in 2nd) and Mark Cavendish, another British teammate, taking the green jersey for top sprinter. Those are two top two prizes of the race. Britannia Rules!! And now for the Open Championship or as it's known here in the states, the British Open golf tournament, the year's 3rd grand slam. Will a Brit win? Lee Westwood, possibly? Not to mention the London Olympics beginning on the 27th. It's shaping up to be a British sports July.
Iris
Have a truly fine Thursday.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 21, 2012 5:57:48 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. And the sun goes on and on and on and on. Warming up again for a high in the mid 80s and no rain. So what else is new?
The Tour de France is almost over. Today is the 2nd time trial (31 miles) - the last real competition except for the sprinters. Tomorrow is the largely ceremonial ride into Paris ending at the Arc de Triomphe. It ends with a sprint to the finish, but the winner of the Tour is not involved. And golf's 3rd Grand Slam tournament, the British Open, ends today also. BUT the Olympics starts next weekend!! Are You ready Britain? I sure hope your weather improves. I just learned through local TV news that one of the victims of the Colorado shooting was from Rochester, NY - Alex Sullivan. He was out celebrating his 27th birthday and 1st wedding anniversary. Oddly enough, he was an employee of the threaer there on his day off. What a terrible tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. And the perpetrator was a former honor student, graduating from a California university with high honors!! What could have led him to do such a terrible deed??
Miniature dwarf bearded iris
Have a great weekend everyone. Mystery Persons tonight at 5 p.m. EST, 10 p.m. UK time
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Post by pegasus on Jul 23, 2012 7:34:56 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. And the sun beats on!! I heard thunder early this a.m. but no rain fell where I love. And the figh for today is supposed to reach 90ºF. or seem to be the activities of the day.
Penn State has been clobbered by the NCAA over lack of institutional control over the football program. I'm not sure if this was the right thing to do or not. Some I agree with. $60 million fine to be used by existing organizations fighting child abuse, all football wins 1998-2011 vacated (111 wins) which drops Joe Paterno from the winningest coach to #8. But those sanctions (loss of scholarships, no bowl games or conference championships for 5 years, etc.) that effect the present day program I don't agree with. They are punishing those that had nothing to do with the scandal. And that doesn't even begin to take into account the precedence that has been set of the NCAA getting involved in criminal proceedings. The next time something criminal happens within a sports program, will the NCAA step in then too (i.e. the Duke lacrosse program, murder at the University of Virginia lacrosse, etc.).
Only 4 more days until the Olympics. Soccer starts on the 26th, however, I'm not a soccer fan so I'll wait for the opening ceemonies.
Iris
Have a marvelous Monday.
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Post by pegasus on Jul 25, 2012 7:26:50 GMT -7
Good morning everyone. Today is another fine summer day, a little warmer than yesterday, but still not too warm. But it's supposed to really rain tonight. I hope the weatherman is right THIS time.
Today is the unofficial beginning of the Olympics, starting with a women's soccer game. The British, and Londoners in particular, must be glad that the games are finally underway. I hope everything goes well.
UK Olympic security forces. Am I the only one who is thoroughly sick of the presidential race? It never ends. The Republicans began running for president the minute they lost in 2008!!! I'm tired of the whole thing. I avoid every minute of political news that I can.
Bearded iris
Have a wonderful Wednesday.
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