I knew you planned to be but didn't know when. I will purposely try scheduling our trip then. I sure would greatly enjoy meeting you! If I can, I will let you know ahead of time. Thanks!
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I knew you planned to be but didn't know when. I will purposely try scheduling our trip then. I sure would greatly enjoy meeting you! If I can, I will let you know ahead of time. Thanks!
Mr. Pidgie, I have a question, do you or other racers lose any of your birds during a race?
Yes sir. Some races the loses are very high. We sent over 1,200 birds on a race last year and there were only 62 birds home on the day......One of my goals is to have a high percentage of returns. I had 17 of 25 that came home on this 300 mile race. Probably by the end of the week it will be 20-22 of 25. Sometimes they get turned around and confused. I had a bird circle around Smith's Grove for two days before coming home. It never got more than three miles from where I released them. With GPS we are starting to get a glimpse of where they go. I hope to live long enough for them to develop GPS that have live telemetry. I would be stuck at the screen watching them fly home......I have chased this mystery for over 65 years......Oh, by the way......it's Pidgie to you folks.....no Mr. needed.....it doesn't fit with my bib overalls..... 
Good morning from ATX. Storms knocked out power last night. Back on. Rain off and on for next week. We need rain but not flooding that goes with it.
Y'all behave
Y'all behave
Yes sir. Some races the loses are very high. We sent over 1,200 birds on a race last year and there were only 62 birds home on the day......One of my goals is to have a high percentage of returns. I had 17 of 25 that came home on this 300 mile race. Probably by the end of the week it will be 20-22 of 25. Sometimes they get turned around and confused. I had a bird circle around Smith's Grove for two days before coming home. It never got more than three miles from where I released them. With GPS we are starting to get a glimpse of where they go. I hope to live long enough for them to develop GPS that have live telemetry. I would be stuck at the screen watching them fly home......I have chased this mystery for over 65 years......Oh, by the way......it's Pidgie to you folks.....no Mr. needed.....it doesn't fit with my bib overalls.....
"Yuse" a girl Sir??? May take away the Mister from a sister but a mister from a mister??? Sir, you confuse me.... In any event, you be good people!!!! (Whatever you are...) ROTFLCGU (The Senior version whether Mr or Ms or It....) I'll stop, I'll stop... (Maybe)
Hello All,
I am leaving shortly for what I hope puts the busy in my retirement on the downturn... Been a serious lot of work for over six months....
If the Lord doesn't take me home I should be back in a couple hours as My Darling is heading to a bible study of sorts with her friends. I have my appointment then a store stop or two for the BB and then hope to EXHALE "bigly"...
I DO hope this day brings you easy breathing!
HELLO AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe, just maybe my retirement will take on some new meaning now... (I will ALWAYS stay busy but not the way I have been....) We shall see but I hope today was the last nail finishing a HUGE item concerning retiring..... (More than just the job to retire when you burn the candle at both ends in your work life for so very long...) I've been a 16 hour a day man since I cannot remember (Well over 40 years...)... Hard to just turn that off... Had to prepare many many areas to "let me go..." Note: I AM thankful but ready to focus on my family and other's I come in contact with..... Also hoping to meet an "old" friend for the first time. If I can make that work, I will!!!
Enjoy the rest of your day...
Maybe, just maybe my retirement will take on some new meaning now... (I will ALWAYS stay busy but not the way I have been....) We shall see but I hope today was the last nail finishing a HUGE item concerning retiring..... (More than just the job to retire when you burn the candle at both ends in your work life for so very long...) I've been a 16 hour a day man since I cannot remember (Well over 40 years...)... Hard to just turn that off... Had to prepare many many areas to "let me go..." Note: I AM thankful but ready to focus on my family and other's I come in contact with..... Also hoping to meet an "old" friend for the first time. If I can make that work, I will!!!
Enjoy the rest of your day...
Good afternoon folks.
I've been trying to say hello since about 6am this morning, and every time I get interrupted by something -- for the last several hours by work.
Hot and humid in the east. Very busy and happy to be in an air conditioned office. Not much else to report. I hope it is a satisfying day for all of you.
I've been trying to say hello since about 6am this morning, and every time I get interrupted by something -- for the last several hours by work.
Hot and humid in the east. Very busy and happy to be in an air conditioned office. Not much else to report. I hope it is a satisfying day for all of you.
Morning D-Legionnaires!
61° with light winds and rain in the air. Rain chances all day until around 6pm. Still need it here so, we will take it. Just hope it is moderate and not a gully washer at some point. The steady and not heavy rain keeps my shop from getting the floor wet. Suppose to rain off and on for the next 3 days. Probably flood the softball fields and cancel this weekend's softball games. We will see.
Not much going on today with the rain possibilities. Will walk the monster shortly as there will be a break in the rain according to the radar.
Last day of school here was Tuesday so dogs were barking late last night because neighbor kids (older ones) were out and about with their friends running around. That will go on for the summer. Have two of high school age right next door. 5 Marine officers on the other side of me renting a house who are here for artillery training at Ft. Sill who will probably be partying on the weekends. Could be a long summer for my wife.
Well, you folks enjoy your day and God Bless.
61° with light winds and rain in the air. Rain chances all day until around 6pm. Still need it here so, we will take it. Just hope it is moderate and not a gully washer at some point. The steady and not heavy rain keeps my shop from getting the floor wet. Suppose to rain off and on for the next 3 days. Probably flood the softball fields and cancel this weekend's softball games. We will see.
Not much going on today with the rain possibilities. Will walk the monster shortly as there will be a break in the rain according to the radar.
Last day of school here was Tuesday so dogs were barking late last night because neighbor kids (older ones) were out and about with their friends running around. That will go on for the summer. Have two of high school age right next door. 5 Marine officers on the other side of me renting a house who are here for artillery training at Ft. Sill who will probably be partying on the weekends. Could be a long summer for my wife.
Well, you folks enjoy your day and God Bless.
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Good morning from ATX. Currently 69°F. Rain expected. Humid.
Working a few projects. today. Need to take care of some chores after a morning walk.
Y'all have a good.
Working a few projects. today. Need to take care of some chores after a morning walk.
Y'all have a good.
Good morning folks. Another day in DC. Gonna be a hot one. I like to get to my office early in the summer. I’m near Pennsylvania Avenue, about half way between The Capitol and White House, and surrounded by museums (my subway stop is called Gallery Place) so tourists abound. Last night a couple buddies and I went to get a beer at a nearby restaurant, thinking it’s be quiet on Wednesday night, and there was a line of about 50 teenagers and their chaperones from Wisconsin standing in line, trying to get seated en masse. The National Guard presence has kept a lot of the bums away, so that’s a plus.
Pulling into the station. You all stay cool.
Pulling into the station. You all stay cool.
We must have worked close to each other when I was in the South Building at USDA for over five years. (Many of those are getting or have been dispearsed now...) A friend I had that used to work for me is still there though... He may be made to move but he is not sure yet.
Hello All,
Been at it this morning, woke up just after 8. Made a pot of coffee and took care of some regular items and have been dotting I's and crossing T's with paperwork I have had piled on my desk. My Darling made me some fruit and yogart "stuff" but if her finger touches it, it tastes good and I haven't taken a bite yet. Heck, my coffee went cold sitting next to me. Had to nuke it.
After I finish this, I will start on the inside today de-dusting for My Darling. When that is done, I may have other "work" items to do but those should be finalizations stuff and nothing going forward.
I AM thankful... Take today and hug it, love it, and share it with those you love....
As a nation and as individuals, we often fail to realize how good we have it in the USA. We often don't realize what life is like in other parts of the world, how precious life is and how it can be taken from you in an instant.
Yes Sir,
I totally agree. I NEVER will forget that. Been to several places and came to realize that early as I know you have much more expertise in this area. I AM thankful!