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[CouchCoach]

Good Morning Pops and happy weekenders. Runny, you should call in sick tomorrow just to get them back in the swing of things. You show up tomorrow and they're going to expect that every workday, believe me I know how these people think. I used to be a mangler.

Now begins the Northern Envy regarding the weather. All winter long, I sat down here in Central Texas being glad I wasn't going through blizzard conditions or watching some poor soul with a snow blower clearing my driveway and sidewalk (yes, this falls under the feared and loathsome DIY category of horrifying things not to do around the home). My wife used to say "that _____ isn't going to fix itself" to which I replied "well, we need to get that option on the one I am getting to replace that one". When I was finally shamed into doing it, she would say "now, don't you feel better about yourself" to which I would reply "no, I am ashamed I wasn't creative enough to get out of it".

Where was I, oh yes, the weather. Ya know that saying "everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it"? Not true, we're making it worse.

We are rapidly approaching triple digits and the humidity level will be at least at 80%, it's is at 90% now. This is when our Northerners and those in cold climates are no longer wishing they were here because the dogs chase the cats while lying down and if they catch one, they use it to blot the perspiration from their brow. This is also the time of year that the kids get smelly and they should have some kind of dipping tank in public places for the stinky little crumb snatchers. The more they emit that stinky kid odor, the less cute they become.

 

[Xelda]

Afternoon Pops and people of varying temperatures and humidity. Summer sucks! I broke a sweat just watering my plants. I don't know how I'm going to get any digging done with this heat. Since my chores are self inflicted, I can't take satisfaction from ignoring them. I hope it rains today because my flower bed needs watering.

Good luck to everyone buying lottery tickets. The big winners are never from my area, so I'm getting suspicious. I remember when it got to a billion, I bought in and immediately knew the machine that generated my numbers was laughing at me. 01, 02, 03, 04, 27, 31 sounds like a Spaceballs combination. I went to another gas station and bought more tickets with better numbers. I didn't win or I'd be scheming on how to get my beloved Cowboys out of the Jones grip. I rarely buy lottery tickets, but frequently fantasize about winning. I'd send loved ones postcards from my snake free island.

 

[Montanalo]

Good Morning Pops and happy weekenders. Runny, you should call in sick tomorrow just to get them back in the swing of things. You show up tomorrow and they're going to expect that every workday, believe me I know how these people think. I used to be a mangler.

Now begins the Northern Envy regarding the weather. All winter long, I sat down here in Central Texas being glad I wasn't going through blizzard conditions or watching some poor soul with a snow blower clearing my driveway and sidewalk (yes, this falls under the feared and loathsome DIY category of horrifying things not to do around the home). My wife used to say "that _____ isn't going to fix itself" to which I replied "well, we need to get that option on the one I am getting to replace that one". When I was finally shamed into doing it, she would say "now, don't you feel better about yourself" to which I would reply "no, I am ashamed I wasn't creative enough to get out of it".

Where was I, oh yes, the weather. Ya know that saying "everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it"? Not true, we're making it worse.

We are rapidly approaching triple digits and the humidity level will be at least at 80%, it's is at 90% now. This is when our Northerners and those in cold climates are no longer wishing they were here because the dogs chase the cats while lying down and if they catch one, they use it to blot the perspiration from their brow. This is also the time of year that the kids get smelly and they should have some kind of dipping tank in public places for the stinky little crumb snatchers. The more they emit that stinky kid odor, the less cute they become.

Weather is a funny topic... Everyone has a view or opinion and it is a relatively benign topic (unless, of course, you get twisted off on climate change, which is a really "hot" topic - see what I did there?)

Anyway, I grew up in the Texas Hill Country. I found the summers almost unbearably hot and couldn't wait to leave. Strangely, I spent many years working in West Africa, where it was hot and humid all the time and, those were some of the best attributes of the place. I was fortunate enough to spend large portions of my working career in much cooler climates - like the former Soviet Union.

So, what does any of this have to do with anything? Well, it hit 75 F and I thought I was baking in the sun. Moving to the shade brings a slight shiver.... Such is life in the Colorado mtns.

 

[CouchCoach]

Weather is a funny topic... Everyone has a view or opinion and it is a relatively benign topic (unless, of course, you get twisted off on climate change, which is a really "hot" topic - see what I did there?)

Anyway, I grew up in the Texas Hill Country. I found the summers almost unbearably hot and couldn't wait to leave. Strangely, I spent many years working in West Africa, where it was hot and humid all the time and, those were some of the best attributes of the place. I was fortunate enough to spend large portions of my working career in much cooler climates - like the former Soviet Union.

So, what does any of this have to do with anything? Well, it hit 75 F and I thought I was baking in the sun. Moving to the shade brings a slight shiver.... Such is life in the Colorado mtns.

Yeah, Hill Country is where I live now and since I live pretty close to Lake LBJ, the humidity stays high all the time. But I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and July and August were like living in a terrarium. I am not a summer person, actually been my least favorite season since I was out of school.

And I will complain all summer long because it does me no good to do that to people that live here, sweating bullets like I am. Besides that, I have sworn to eliminate from society anyone that says to me "it's not the heat, it's the humidity" and that's their standard response like they thought that up. That's along the same lines as people who say "don't like the weather, stick around it'll change" like that's the only place on the planet like that.

Dang me, the weather has made ole CC a crankster. Think I'll go yell out the front door "get off my hot and humid lawn!!!!!!!"

 

[GrammaJan]

Afternoon Pops and people of varying temperatures and humidity. Summer sucks! I broke a sweat just watering my plants. I don't know how I'm going to get any digging done with this heat. Since my chores are self inflicted, I can't take satisfaction from ignoring them. I hope it rains today because my flower bed needs watering.

Good luck to everyone buying lottery tickets. The big winners are never from my area, so I'm getting suspicious. I remember when it got to a billion, I bought in and immediately knew the machine that generated my numbers was laughing at me. 01, 02, 03, 04, 27, 31 sounds like a Spaceballs combination. I went to another gas station and bought more tickets with better numbers. I didn't win or I'd be scheming on how to get my beloved Cowboys out of the Jones grip. I rarely buy lottery tickets, but frequently fantasize about winning. I'd send loved ones postcards from my snake free island.

Agreed. Summer sucks, although it was nice back when I had my garden. I'm a Fall/Winter gal myself. Although I grew up in the Midwest where humidity gets ridiculous now during part of the summer (didn't notice it as a kid), it makes me physically ill. Maybe it's because I have an indoors job. Idk, but I really am not a fan of summer at all. Give me a crisp Fall day anytime... you can almost smell the footballs in the air

 

[GrammaJan]

Yeah, Hill Country is where I live now and since I live pretty close to Lake LBJ, the humidity stays high all the time. But I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and July and August were like living in a terrarium. I am not a summer person, actually been my least favorite season since I was out of school.

And I will complain all summer long because it does me no good to do that to people that live here, sweating bullets like I am. Besides that, I have sworn to eliminate from society anyone that says to me "it's not the heat, it's the humidity" and that's their standard response like they thought that up. That's along the same lines as people who say "don't like the weather, stick around it'll change" like that's the only place on the planet like that.

Dang me, the weather has made ole CC a crankster. Think I'll go yell out the front door "get off my hot and humid lawn!!!!!!!"

That's funny. When I (literally) yell at people to get off my lawn it's to disperse the puff puff pass party going on in the alley between my apartment and the troublemaker bar next door... then again, it is the only grass in the neighborhood since I live in a business district. Stupid concrete...

 

[Xelda]

Coach, this is the time of year to hit the Song Game thread and see if we can come up with a song that doesn't tie in with Elvis somehow. I'm starting to wonder if Elvis is still recording stuff.

Agreed. Summer sucks, although it was nice back when I had my garden. I'm a Fall/Winter gal myself. Although I grew up in the Midwest where humidity gets ridiculous now during part of the summer (didn't notice it as a kid), it makes me physically ill. Maybe it's because I have an indoors job. Idk, but I really am not a fan of summer at all. Give me a crisp Fall day anytime... you can almost smell the footballs in the air

I love the ocean, lakes and water sprinklers which are best suited to summer. I consider myself a Spring time girl. We don't have crisp Fall days... you said FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL!Where was I? Oh yes, we sweat in our Halloween costumes. At Christmas, it's normally warm enough to ride new bikes outside without a jacket. I love the Spring best of all.

 

[Runwildboys]

Yeah, Hill Country is where I live now and since I live pretty close to Lake LBJ, the humidity stays high all the time. But I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge and July and August were like living in a terrarium. I am not a summer person, actually been my least favorite season since I was out of school.

And I will complain all summer long because it does me no good to do that to people that live here, sweating bullets like I am. Besides that, I have sworn to eliminate from society anyone that says to me "it's not the heat, it's the humidity" and that's their standard response like they thought that up. That's along the same lines as people who say "don't like the weather, stick around it'll change" like that's the only place on the planet like that.

Dang me, the weather has made ole CC a crankster. Think I'll go yell out the front door "get off my hot and humid lawn!!!!!!!"

You should have your friend build you a Summer in-law apartment at his place, and you can build him a Winter in-law apartment at your place.

 

[Runwildboys]

Coach, this is the time of year to hit the Song Game thread and see if we can come up with a song that doesn't tie in with Elvis somehow. I'm starting to wonder if Elvis is still recording stuff.

I love the ocean, lakes and water sprinklers which are best suited to summer. I consider myself a Spring time girl. We don't have crisp Fall days... you said FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL! FOOTBALL!Where was I? Oh yes, we sweat in our Halloween costumes. At Christmas, it's normally warm enough to ride new bikes outside without a jacket. I love the Spring best of all.

I haven't been in the song thread since I realized the constant Elvis titles were never going to stop. It literally made me like Elvis less.

 

[GrammaJan]

I haven't been in the song thread since I realized the constant Elvis titles were never going to stop. It literally made me like Elvis less.

Is that possible? I have zero like for that guy.

 

[GrammaJan]

I haven't been in the song thread since I realized the constant Elvis titles were never going to stop. It literally made me like Elvis less.

Is that possible? I have zero like for that guy.

 

[Runwildboys]

Is that possible? I have zero like for that guy.

Elvis, or the guy who won't let him be dead?

 

[GrammaJan]

Elvis, or the guy who won't let him be dead?

Yes

 

[Xelda]

You should have your friend build you a Summer in-law apartment at his place, and you can build him a Winter in-law apartment at your place.

That is pure genius!

Is that possible? I have zero like for that guy.

Come on, Jan. You've got to find something to admire about a die hard fan. It's sort of sad that his favorite artist hasn't come out with any new material in decades. It doesn't stop him though.

 

[GrammaJan]

That is pure genius!

Come on, Jan. You've got to find something to admire about a die hard fan. It's sort of sad that his favorite artist hasn't come out with any new material in decades. It doesn't stop him though.

Sad that he and others can't let go.

 

[Cowboys_22]

That is pure genius!

Come on, Jan. You've got to find something to admire about a die hard fan. It's sort of sad that his favorite artist hasn't come out with any new material in decades. It doesn't stop him though.

I saw an Elvis documentary a few days ago. Some ppl think he faked his death so he could live a normal life. If he was a Cowboys fan, maybe just maybe he posts in CZ from time to time.

 

[GrammaJan]

I saw an Elvis documentary a few days ago. Some ppl think he faked his death so he could live a normal life. If he was a Cowboys fan, maybe just maybe he posts in CZ from time to time.

I think if that's true he must've been that dude that bailed and went to pull for that Philly team.

 

[Cowboys_22]

I think if that's true he must've been that dude that bailed and went to pull for that Philly team.

 

[Xelda]

I think if that's true he must've been that dude that bailed and went to pull for that Philly team.

You see what I mean? If you're going to be a fan, then be a fan. Team hopping is not an option.

 

[GrammaJan]

You see what I mean? If you're going to be a fan, then be a fan. Team hopping is not an option.

Exactly.