I'd just like to take a moment and thank @Steven58 for starting this thread. It's a pleasure to have this collection of good thoughts to peruse and on which to reflect.

The temperature topped out at 105.4° at the olbriar ranch. There is an ongoing weather event but it's to my North. I don't see it sagging into my location but it could. It is to be a bit cooler tomorrow and the next few days. 101° is the predicted high for tomorrow and then the rest of my ten day forecast has temps in the nineties.

We went out to eat with my son and his wife. They took us to an eatery called the Red Bird Sandwich Company. It was an upscale sandwich spot and the food and service was just fantastic. I had a wagyu double cheeseburger and potato wedges. My wife had a turkey club sandwich and potato wedges. It was quite a bit more food than either of us could eat. My burger was one of the best I've every had and everything was almost too hot to eat when it was served. It was over priced but super good and hanging out at the upscale places costs extra as well. I'll eat there again.

Well, I ONLY got the vaccine after I nearly died in 2020. I had no choice because I was in intensive care at the time.

The_Chief said:

Just Rice Krispies? A bowl of them with a spoon and some milk poured in? YOU'RE THE MAN!

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I meant Rice Krispie Treats.

^- My 9mm RIP round is just playing back, really....

I wasn't sure where to post this, but I believe it may help someone here. I have no affiliation with this video or the information therein: in fact, I eliminated all the tracking that came with the link when her doctor texted it to me. The Darling Bride's new chiropractor isn't interested in quick fix adjustments... but rather, in a long-term release of the human body's ability to heal itself. Other than several supplement recommendations he'd sent us to get up to therapeutic ranges, he sent us this video: Awakened

Buffalo

I went riding this morning. It was so much fun not melting into my bike shorts. I saw a few people on the sidewalk this morning. I saw Tim the trike guy on the highway and then on the sidewalk a couple of loops later. I rode 42 miles and after a snack and a brew, I am heading out for another ride. We have dinner plans with our son and his wife tonight. Traditionally, we eat early to beat the Friday night crowd. I'm not sure of the plans so I'm getting my rides in now just in case I don't get to ride tonight. I put the stick back in its place at nine this morning.

I'm back from some fun in the sun. I didn't see anyone on the sidewalk this afternoon besides a guy mowing along the sidewalk again. The vegetation between the sidewalk and the road is about titty high. I bet it was scheduled to be mowed a couple of weeks ago when the guy last mowed along the sidewalk. I rode another 33 miles and called it day. It was 102° when I got home. The guy that's moving the stick is going to be upset. The last sidewalk mow exposed the sticks. Today's mowing left the stick that has been there over the years undisturbed but mowed the stick he has been putting that stick next to. It was mowed into splinters. I hope it's game over.

I might get to ride again tonight. The kids are picking us up before four so we'll likely be home early. We might visit and have a beer or two which is always fun but will eliminate tonight's ride. Nothing trumps family time.

We had a fun time and a great meal. They had early morning plans so we didn't hang out long once we were home. They left and I suited up and rode a bit more.
It was 100° when I headed out. It did cool down some before I was done. I rode another 28 miles tonight bringing my total to 103 miles today.

Percy's Song - Bob Dylan

Shake It Up - Cars

When the song ends, I still know the next song on the LP.

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My increased protein intake (especially in the morning) and 2 mile walks most days aren't reflected in my weight yet (lean muscle weighs more than fat), but it is reflected in my waist. Two months ago I could not even button my size 36 Levi's 501s. A month ago I could, but I had an obscene muffin top with it. Today, not only do they fit, I have some room to spare in there. That said: I have a long way to go, but at least it's visible progress.

My wife made strawberry muffins, this morning. I did NOT eat the paper, though I did scrape it.

olbriar said:

I'm not fond of visiting my dentist. I've been his patient for decades and I'll admit that he is very skilled at extracting teeth and money from your wallet. The antibiotics that he called out for me a week ago worked wonders on the pain I was having. After my third dose, I was able to catch a bit of sleep off and on. As the days passed and with continuation of the antibiotics, the pain was gone today when my long awaited appoint was scheduled. I thought I might as well go and have the tooth professionally scrutinized. Sure enough, it was cracked down the middle so it's now history. I hope I quit bleeding sometime today. My throat is getting sore.

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Wow man that is harsh..

I am keeping an eye on here, yeah, all you coders in here, lurking and making every cell I have.......seems like a mind challenge yeah yeah yeah, that is right, yeah yeah...😆🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣