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by OL Mike
Wed Oct 15, 2025 10:09 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday October 15th
Replies: 1
Views: 167

Re: Wednesday October 15th

Safe travels India, wherever the four winds take you.
We are through with any more rain for the foreseeable future. Sunny and in the high 70's the rest of the week.
by OL Mike
Mon Oct 13, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday October 13th
Replies: 2
Views: 225

Re: Monday October 13th

Rain this morning and a high today of 75. Big Happy Birthday to whoever's mom it applies.
by OL Mike
Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:28 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday October 12th
Replies: 3
Views: 362

Re: Sunday October 12th

Good morning. Been raining off and on yesterday and today. Temps are down to the low 70's in the morning. High today is 85.
Pulled the trigger on a new mattress today. Been having back issues in the morning and our old mattress has been going into a hammock feel. Bought one online from a firm called ...
by OL Mike
Sat Oct 11, 2025 9:07 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday October 11th
Replies: 2
Views: 431

Re: Saturday October 11th

Good morning. Pouring rain coming down. Looks wet for the next day or so. We can use it. Temps in the 80's
by OL Mike
Fri Oct 10, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday October 10th
Replies: 2
Views: 352

Re: Friday October 10th

Sounds like you guys are leading a far more eventful life than me, at this time. This week has been two trips to the hardware store for a plumbing project and one dental cleaning. We might get a little rain this Saturday but mostly temps in the mid 80's
by OL Mike
Thu Oct 09, 2025 9:04 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday October 8th
Replies: 3
Views: 338

Re: Wednesday October 8th

You deserve the recognition for your fine work.
Overcast this morning. Rain moving in today and warmer. 78-95.
by OL Mike
Wed Oct 08, 2025 9:20 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday October 8th
Replies: 3
Views: 338

Re: Wednesday October 8th

Good morning. It looks like a storm down in Baja Mexico is heading up the coast and my give us some much needed rain by Saturday.
Today is a nice fall temp range of 72-85
by OL Mike
Mon Oct 06, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday October 6th
Replies: 1
Views: 314

Re: Monday October 6th

I am for sure a warm weather guy. Winters in Texas and Indiana confirmed that. 78-88 today.
by OL Mike
Sat Oct 04, 2025 2:30 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday October 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 415

Re: Saturday October 4th

Good late morning. Moving some boxes in the garage and pulled a back muscle. Nothing major but doing an ice/heat job on it today.
A steady 70's to 90's today and into next week.
by OL Mike
Fri Oct 03, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday October 3rd
Replies: 3
Views: 457

Re: Friday October 3rd

Good morning. Another routine day of temps of 75-95-ish. Found a small desert tortoise trying to cross the road yesterday. I moved him into the desert on the other side. Maybe looking for the chicken?
by OL Mike
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday October 2nd
Replies: 2
Views: 425

Re: Thursday October 2nd

Good morning. A beautiful fall day in Tucson. Just finished a walk in this sunny day of 72 degrees. A high of 93.
by OL Mike
Wed Oct 01, 2025 8:46 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday October 1st
Replies: 2
Views: 440

Re: Wednesday October 1st

Thanks, The New England trip was a wonderful experience. Fall colors were coming into their best. I want to keep traveling while I still have the energy. I am living this thought;
We come into this world with nothing.
And we leave with only our memories.
So try to pack a big suitcase.
Another 78-98 ...
by OL Mike
Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday September 30th
Replies: 2
Views: 428

Re: Tuesday September 30th

Good morning. Made it back home from my trip to New England. Good experience and great memories. My last venture away from home for this year. Back to sunny 90+ days.
by OL Mike
Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday September 20th
Replies: 2
Views: 424

Re: Saturday September 20th

Well, it's time for another "Get them in before your too old to do them trip". I leave in a couple of hours to catch a flight to Boston. Tomorrow starts a 10 day see New England guided tour with 24 strangers, soon to be new friends.
I leave 93 and sunny weather here.
A Colt 32 auto is a great ...
by OL Mike
Thu Sep 18, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday September 18th
Replies: 2
Views: 457

Re: Thursday September 18th

Good morning, 92 for the high today. Right now it's a comfortable 74. Going to replace an old fountain in the back patio. It also serves as a main water source for the birds. The sun here really dries out any rubber, wood or plastic.
by OL Mike
Wed Sep 17, 2025 10:52 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday September 17th
Replies: 3
Views: 632

Re: Wednesday September 17th

Good morning. Well, we had a surprise rain shower...for 10 minutes yesterday. Take all we can get!
A cooler 92 for today,
by OL Mike
Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:55 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday September 16th
Replies: 3
Views: 691

Re: Tuesday September 16th

Good morning. I returned from my trip to Washington State last evening. AS is the norm up there it rained but still had a very good time,
The temps there were in the 70's. Now back home to the daily averages of 95-100.
Leaving next Sunday for a 10 day trip to the Northeast.
by OL Mike
Thu Sep 11, 2025 8:13 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday September 11th
Replies: 2
Views: 739

Re: Thursday September 11th

Thanks for the good biopsy wish. They think they got it all at the sight but fingers crossed anyway. I am heading out for a week in Washington State later this morning. A big coming of age birthday party for one of the granddaughters.
High here of 98. High there of 74.
by OL Mike
Wed Sep 10, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday September 10th
Replies: 2
Views: 702

Re: Wednesday September 10th

Good morning. Had a chunk of cancer removed from my left ear yesterday. Hopefully the biopsy report in a few days will be friendly.
99 and sunny today
by OL Mike
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday September 9th
Replies: 2
Views: 720

Re: Tuesday September 9th

Good morning. Heading for the dermatologist today to have some skin spots checked out. This intense desert sun can't be taken lightly.
High of 98 today.
by OL Mike
Tue Sep 09, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Arkansas Gem
Replies: 5
Views: 1173

Re: Arkansas Gem

Big Congratulations ! I have read it, very much enjoyed it, and recommended it to all my family and friends.
by OL Mike
Mon Sep 08, 2025 9:19 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday September 8th
Replies: 2
Views: 790

Re: Monday September 8th

Good morning Yet another 88-97 sunny day. This is getting into a definite ditto weather pattern.
by OL Mike
Sun Sep 07, 2025 8:56 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday September 7th
Replies: 3
Views: 921

Re: Sunday September 7th

Good morning. I don't think we have received enough rain this summer to fill a swimming pool. At least not in my area.
Today is sunny and a high of 98.
by OL Mike
Sat Sep 06, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday September 6th
Replies: 1
Views: 486

Re: Saturday September 6th

The weatherman lied...again. It rained for a 1/4" worth last night. Like a starving person any amount is good. Today is sunny and 78-89.
by OL Mike
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: AHH, the 50's
Replies: 6
Views: 1181

Re: AHH, the 50's

I can dig it I
by OL Mike
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday September the 5th
Replies: 2
Views: 624

Re: Friday September the 5th

If only that old gun could talk...
A fall 87 today. No rain scheduled for the rest of the week.
by OL Mike
Thu Sep 04, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday September 4th
Replies: 2
Views: 619

Re: Thursday September 4th

A surprise thunderstorm last night. A well needed gully washer. Today is a high of 87.
by OL Mike
Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:01 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: AHH, the 50's
Replies: 6
Views: 1181

AHH, the 50's

Heading for a fifties theme party this Friday. Old couples can still have fun.

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by OL Mike
Wed Sep 03, 2025 11:00 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday September 3rd
Replies: 2
Views: 615

Re: Wednesday September 3rd

Good morning, not much of anything interesting to report. Just another sunny in the 90's day.
Getting ready for a trip to Washington State in a week.
by OL Mike
Mon Sep 01, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Labor Day September 1st
Replies: 3
Views: 755

Re: Labor Day September 1st

Breezy and 83 right now. Heading for 98. I'm retired so this is Non-Labor Day for me. Not that I do much the rest of the week.
by OL Mike
Sun Aug 31, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday the last day of August
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Sunday the last day of August

Well, didn't win the lottery last night...again. Did manage to get our yearly old folk flu shots. The temps are getting down to the mid 90's
with no rain in sight.
by OL Mike
Sat Aug 30, 2025 8:51 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday August 30th
Replies: 2
Views: 579

Re: Saturday August 30th

77-100, sunny NO rain, which we truly need.
by OL Mike
Fri Aug 29, 2025 9:11 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday August 29th
Replies: 2
Views: 558

Re: Friday August 29th

I still keep a picture of my 2003 Heritage Classic { Matilda } on my office wall. Now and then I take a ride, in my mind.
Another 15 minute rain storm last night. 75-94 today.
by OL Mike
Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday August 28th
Replies: 5
Views: 897

Re: Thursday August 28th

I agree . A long morning ride on a lonely country road is more my style.
by OL Mike
Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday August 28th
Replies: 5
Views: 897

Re: Thursday August 28th

I regret never making it to Sturgis.
by OL Mike
Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:13 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday August 28th
Replies: 5
Views: 897

Re: Thursday August 28th

Good morning. A sunny 78-98 day
I always half-ass wanted to go to a Burning Man event. In my much younger days.
by OL Mike
Wed Aug 27, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday August 27th
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Wednesday August 27th

Cooling into 90's this week and a chance for rain. The desert is slowly getting back to livable again.
by OL Mike
Tue Aug 26, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday August 26th
Replies: 2
Views: 558

Re: Tuesday August 26th

Good morning, A little rain last evening. By a little I mean 15 minutes. What I hate to see is clueless pet owners taking their dogs out of a car in a 110 degree parking lot and walking them across the super hot asphalt.
Cooler today , 98 high.
by OL Mike
Mon Aug 25, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday August 25th
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Re: Monday August 25th

I knew rubber alligators as those chunks of semi discarded retreads.
by OL Mike
Mon Aug 25, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday August 25th
Replies: 4
Views: 779

Re: Monday August 25th

We don't have slick roads from ice/snow here. In my riding days I had to watch out for the dreaded road snakes. those long asphalt crack seal lines that become slick in the summer heat.
Today is a "cooler' 98 for the high. Maybe a chance of rain by Thursday.
by OL Mike
Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Sunday August 24th
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: Sunday August 24th

Good morning. Another dry hot day . Looking to repeat this pattern all next week. Mostly staying indoors except for early morning walks to keep limber. 82-118 today
by OL Mike
Sat Aug 23, 2025 9:08 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Saturday August 23rd
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Saturday August 23rd

Good morning. 82-103 today. I had my annual physical yesterday. Doc put me on a high blood pressure med. Otherwise doing good for an old guy.
by OL Mike
Thu Aug 21, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday August 21st
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Re: Thursday August 21st

Good morning. Another sunny, hot [101 ] day. I now have a persistent gila woodpecker that keeps trying to drain my hummingbird feeders.
by OL Mike
Wed Aug 20, 2025 10:46 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday August 20th
Replies: 2
Views: 609

Re: Wednesday August 20th

No fires here. Just a lot of hot temps. 111 today. It's bad when you have to go out and water the cactus.
by OL Mike
Tue Aug 19, 2025 9:07 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Tuesday August 19th
Replies: 2
Views: 632

Re: Tuesday August 19th

Good morning
79-102 today. Looks like little monsoon rain for us this summer. Today is my lovely wife's 72nd birthday
Taking her out for dinner tonight.
by OL Mike
Mon Aug 18, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Monday August 18th
Replies: 2
Views: 621

Re: Monday August 18th

Good morning. Got back from Roatan yesterday A very good week of one of the best diving, snorkeling and seafood around, IMO.
Back to 85-101 temps. today.
by OL Mike
Fri Aug 08, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Friday August 8th
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Re: Friday August 8th

Leaving in 5 hours for a week in Roatan. Temps today are 82-114.

I know it's a murder of crows and a gaggle of geese, What is a group of turkey vultures called?
by OL Mike
Thu Aug 07, 2025 9:12 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Thursday August 7th
Replies: 2
Views: 515

Re: Thursday August 7th

Good morning.
Predicted to be 111 yesterday. Hit a record of 117.
Leaving tomorrow for a week in Roatan.
Getting out of this oven for a little while.
by OL Mike
Wed Aug 06, 2025 7:29 pm
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: 80 YEARS AGO TODAY...
Replies: 2
Views: 506

Re: 80 YEARS AGO TODAY...

Fate?, luck? Who knows where life's wind will blow us. At least you had more time with him. He was part of the "Great Generation".
by OL Mike
Wed Aug 06, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: The Hog Pen
Topic: Wednesday August 6th
Replies: 2
Views: 498

Re: Wednesday August 6th

Good morning.
Back to the same pattern of 78-111, give or take a couple of degrees.