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The "Whatever" Thread

Good lord, snow? It was freaking 85* today. I hate our weather down here. Last week we were in the 50s and 60s. This week is in the 80s. Next week we'll be back in the 60s. I guess it's better than shoveling a driveway, but my immune system is getting kicked in the teeth.
 
I'm jealous of the snow. Hopefully we have more of a winter this year than last year. All we had last year was one half-assed ice storm and a couple dustings of snow.

Although it was 65 and freaking gorgeous on my hike today, so I can't complain too much. Supposed to be 70 tomorrow. Trying to decide where to go hiking.

Deer season in 2 weeks and I'm pretty stoked for that as well.
 
More pics.
Some I already put on FB so my sis could see 'em.
A foggy Sunday two weekends ago.
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I was really hoping to find a dew covered web and got lucky.
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Found the source of those funny lookin' caterpillars.;)
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Rustic condos.
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Deck the halls.
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Ribbit.
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Fungus growing on fungus.
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Go ahead, take a bite, I dare ya.
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Crows pecking at the hornets nest I posted a while back.
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Titan!
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The spider web pics turned out very well. I hoped to get out last weekend but spent it with my family instead. My son only lives a little over an hour away but with work schedules we don't get together often enough. Probably won't get out much next weekend because we have to travel for a wedding Saturday. I told my wife I would gladly pass on free drinks at the reception if she would let us drive home and not spend the night. Maybe I'll get out Sunday.
 
Looks like a good time, I'd be in for a Christmas exchange. I haven't been a member for a full year yet.
 
Doing a little hiking/backpacking tonight and tomorrow. Supposed to be in the mid 20's tonight, so we will see if the insulation I have for my hammock is going to cut it.:D

The trail is 12-20 miles, depending on the route/map you look at. Should be a good time.
 
Deer season (modern gun) starts tomorrow, should be in the mid-20's in the morning. I can't wait.

Saw a nice "shooter" cross the tree line in the back yard around 11:00 today. He still has plenty of time to transform into a squirrel or something before dawn.
 
it was 24 when I got up today, topped out around 36.
mostly stayed inside except for the 2 pork shoulders I'm smoking - every so often I've gone out to feed the fire.
 
Happy Veterans Day gentleman! Whether you’re a vet or not, today is an important day!

My girlfriend’s father and mine both served in the Army during Vietnam. Her father (Rich) was unfortunately exposed to agent orange and came home to fight a second war with cancer. He beat that and went on to start a family. The first was a girl that turned out happy and healthy. Then along came a son but unfortunately he didn’t see his tenth birthday and lost his battle with the same cancer his father had. Rich was devastated and blamed himself because of what he was exposed to.

Years later Rich had remarried and was told that he couldn’t father any more children. Well the doctors were wrong! Rich got another chance at bringing life into this world. That’s where my girlfriend showed up.

Brittany came into this world with many complications. The doctors and the research she has done all link her conditions to agent orange. She was born with an extremely rare disease that went misdiagnosed until age five. She had countless surgeries as an infant and was given a life expectancy similar to her brother’s before her. She was taken to UCLA at age five and got her diagnosis. She lives with a very debilitating rare disease that does not allow her to lead a “normal” life. She’s exceeded the doctors guesses by almost 30 years now, and leads a very productive life!

Every year since she was a little girl she made her father a special dinner every Veterans Day. He would bring home flowers for her and they would have the dinner that she made special for him. We lost Rich three years ago next month. She did not take a year off though, instead she now has my father over for that special dinner to show her respect and gratitude for their service.

I’m heading out grocery shopping for her right now to make sure she has everything she needs for dinner tonight. If you made it this far, thanks for reading guys and gals. Hug a veteran today!
 
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