USMB Coffee Shop IV

[Dajjal]

Does anyone know where I can download free software to write text on a Jpeg photograph. I see a lot of people doing that on twitter so that they can write something longer than the 140 characters allowed, then post it as a picture. But I don't know how to do it.

Edit; forget that, I just found out you can write text in windows paint software.

 

[Foxfyre]

So, one of my bartenders does chalk drawings around town for store displays,sale prices and such. Every week or so, she'll do a portrait of someone at Doc's. This is my week.
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Wow, Ernie, you look good. Do you really like Guinness?

I don't drink any alcohol at all. It's been 29 years. The Guinness sign is just something beer distributors pass out to increase sales.

Damn... But I'm today in mood to walk in any bar and drink a dark beer till I get about 9-10 pints But tomorrow unfortunately not a weekend ( So, I'm staying at home, listening rain and drinking hot tea...

I think we all have a day like that now and then. Except we desert dwellers don't have much opportunity to listen to the rain.

 

[Foxfyre]

Working on the west end of the shop. Got a real good start. I could see finishing this now month and half old project maybe by Friday. Had to completely tear off the little storage room on the back to access the wall, but it was just as good we did because it was constructed as shoddy as the rest of the work. It'll be rebuilt by a pro now.

Place looks like the Winchester Mansion... "doors to nowhere"...

I hope you keep that door up there locked until you rebuild some sort of stairs? Otherwise that first step will be a doozy.

 

[saveliberty]

Took getting out of the car business to have time, but I went to an auction today with another dealer friend of mine. For the first time, I helped a bit by checking the condition of a few cars before the auction began and we were successful in bidding on a 2009 Cavalier with 65,0000 miles for $2500. It should make a nice profit for my friend. Also helped I rode along, because I could drive the car to his house.

I assume that's 65,000 miles and not 650,000 miles?

My placeholder was in the right place, just not the last zero.

 

[Nosmo King]

So, one of my bartenders does chalk drawings around town for store displays,sale prices and such. Every week or so, she'll do a portrait of someone at Doc's. This is my week.
View attachment 138397

Wow, Ernie, you look good. Do you really like Guinness?

I don't drink any alcohol at all. It's been 29 years. The Guinness sign is just something beer distributors pass out to increase sales.

Damn... But I'm today in mood to walk in any bar and drink a dark beer till I get about 9-10 pints But tomorrow unfortunately not a weekend ( So, I'm staying at home, listening rain and drinking hot tea...

I think we all have a day like that now and then. Except we desert dwellers don't have much opportunity to listen to the rain.

IHere in the upper Ohio River valley we've had a gentle but steady rain since about 6:00 this morning. Thursday is normally the feeding and fertilizing day for the flowers. But Mother Nature took control today.

This is Day four, unfortunately, for Limpin' Daisy. We had a birthday get together at the Big House for my brother on Sunday. Teddy, my brother's dog and Daisy's 'cousin' was there. I heard the two dogs frolicking on the big screened in porch at the north side of the Big House. Daisy hipped, but showed no ill effect. But Monday morning, she came out of the bedroom on 75% of her paws. Her left rear leg was held up close to her belly.

We took it easy that day and Tuesday showed no improvement. Wednesday she was friskier and begged me to take her to the park. I was hesitant, but we got into the car and made the short drive to Thompson Park. She put a little more weight down on that left rear leg, but when she wanted to run, as she often does, she still limped along. I went to the Big House and got some Epsom Salts to make a puldice. I soaked a wash cloth in warm water infused with the salts and applied it to her soar leg.

When I got up to re-warm the cloth, Daisy hopped down from my chair and laid down. I couldn't bring myself to disturb her further as she looked so fore lorn. Today she again came limping out of the bedroom and promptly laid down on her pile of pillows on the fireplace hearth.

 

[Sbiker]

So, one of my bartenders does chalk drawings around town for store displays,sale prices and such. Every week or so, she'll do a portrait of someone at Doc's. This is my week.
View attachment 138397

Wow, Ernie, you look good. Do you really like Guinness?

I don't drink any alcohol at all. It's been 29 years. The Guinness sign is just something beer distributors pass out to increase sales.

Damn... But I'm today in mood to walk in any bar and drink a dark beer till I get about 9-10 pints But tomorrow unfortunately not a weekend ( So, I'm staying at home, listening rain and drinking hot tea...

I think we all have a day like that now and then. Except we desert dwellers don't have much opportunity to listen to the rain.

) You have own preferences in your living. But as for me, I'd prefer to live in colder climate... but to have an opportunity to visit beach during summer days - with relocation, or without

 

[Montrovant]

 

[Sbiker]

Just because you switched places of day and month But I think, you have the same Day of Webmaster (4.04) ))

P.S. Do you know, why programmers consider Helloween and Christmas as the same holiday?

 

[Montrovant]

Just because you switched places of day and month But I think, you have the same Day of Webmaster (4.04) ))

P.S. Do you know, why programmers consider Helloween and Christmas as the same holiday?

I have no idea.

 

[ricechickie]

It's been raining steadily all morning. For a while it was coming down hard. Thankfully, I waterproofed the deck on Tuesday.

I guess today is a day to clean inside. Bathrooms are sparkling.

 

[gallantwarrior]

I like the gambrel roof and the dormers a lot! Lots more headroom than a gable end roof. Is there plumbing in there? It looks as if you could even put a small apartment upstairs.

It is plumbed in with my septic system but there's no water in there. That's coming though. Probably going to drill a hole in floor somewhere in there and pound a sand point down. Yeah it's kinda outlaw but around these backwoods parts, no one really cares and most do it. We have great water here and it's not very far down, and plenty of it.

I've probably been asked more times if I was going to build an apartment up there and rent it out more than anything else about that shop. There really is a lot of room upstairs and would make a very roomy apartment, but after seeing what a couple friends of mine have gone through with rental properties, I wouldn't wish that nightmare on my worst enemy. I have a lot of time to think about what I'll do up there besides simply being a place to pile junk.

I know,exactly what you mean about the perils of rentals. I was the county building inspector until my retirement in May. I often said if I ever went insane and became a landlord I'd rent only one bedroom apartments to 75 year old widows. A two bedroom place invites kid and they tear up properties the way horses tear up pastures.

I love children but I agree they can be destructive. I just shake my head at landlords who allow children when they rent properties, but don't allow a dog or cat. I have found the latter, when properly accommodated, to be the far less destructive of the two.

I agree about the animals. Unfortunately, the law is on the side of child owners. Well behaved, well raised children aren't usually the problem, just as well trained pets are not problems. It's those people who have pets and children they are either unwilling to or incapable of training properly who destroy properties.

Case, in point: I once inspected a rental house where the fourteen year old boy had taken up a new hobby without the knowledge of his mother. She, however, never ventured upstairs, preferring to recline on the sofa, eat Twinkies by the careful and watch Jerry Springer. Her girth prevented her from climbing the stairs. And I had some reservations about the structural integrity of the stringers and tread.

Meanwhile, the son remained in his room pursuing his new hobby. That hobby was knife throwing and his target was the once beautiful six panel solid wood door of his bedroom.

Wow, just.....wow!

 

[gallantwarrior]

Yesterday I pulled the trailer out of the garage for the last time. I'll still be here until the end of summer. I want to have the trailer moved and parked in Willow before the snow flies. Now I have the Herculean task of cleaning the garage and stable here before I go. I have to finish hanging the poultry netting and the cat "yard" will be finished, allowing the cats access to out-of-doors (kinda).
The tiny kitten slept all night on my shoulder, briefly waking when I readjusted my position. He'd nuzzle my hair and ear and then settle back down with his tiny, little purr motor running smoothly. He's almost ready to go to his new home, I think.
My daughter called yesterday. Sachenda's been in hospice for several days now. She's being given the maximum morphine and another pain killer possible but nothing is helping her pain. The drugs knock her out for a few minutes and then she wakes again, screaming in pain. My daughter has been fending off well-meaning relatives and neighbors, and has had to get pretty tough with a few. She's now taking over duties to plan for Sachenda's funeral. Sachenda's husband is a total mess and not functioning fully right now. Everyone is hoping she passes soon, her pain is so intense. I think the worst in all this mess is that Sachenda's husband is questioning his faith. He's always been a good churchman and unshakable in his belief. While I might be crossing a line here, I do ask that those of you who are like mind help him with your prayers. Others like myself, I'd hope you all can understand and send your best wishes to help a good person through some very tough times.
Thanks!

I mention Sachendra, her family and her friend your daughter in my prayers every day. I will add some emphasis with this new news though.

My daughter called last night and told me that about nine yesterday morning Sachenda opened her eyes acknowledged each of her family, Bob, her husband, Gary, her son, her mother and my daughter. She closed her eyes and quietly passed away. I did not know her well but my daughter cherished her like a second mother.
My daughter asked that I thank all of you for your prayers and best wishes throughout this trial. Thank you all!

That shared, I suppose you can take Sachenda off our watch list.

 

[gallantwarrior]

ood night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we continue to pray and/or send good vibes and/or positive thoughts and/or keep vigil for:

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
Nosmo's mom,
Rod, GW's partner,
Kat's sister,
Ernie!!!
Boedicca, her dad, brother, and family,
Kat & Mr. Kat in transition,
Hossfly's knee surgery,
Sherry's Mom for treatment to be successful,
The Ringels in difficult transition and wellness for Ringel,
Dana!!!! (Foxfyre's friend recovering from heart transplant.)
Mr. and Mrs. Gracie in difficult transition
Special prayers and/or positive thoughts for Mr. Peach and Peach143 in the coming days and wellness for them both.
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary in what is Sachendra's last days,
Ringel's injured shoulder,
And for our job hunters.

And the light is left on for Noomi, Freedombecki, SFC Ollie, AgainSheila, and all others we hope will return.

The one thing most of us wants the most is rarely money, power, or glory. There are so many things more important.

Aqualegia! One of my perennial favorites.

 

[Foxfyre]

It's been raining steadily all morning. For a while it was coming down hard. Thankfully, I waterproofed the deck on Tuesday.

I guess today is a day to clean inside. Bathrooms are sparkling.

You clean on rainy days? When I lived in Kansas and we had them, that was excuse to curl up with a glass of ice tea or hot chocolate and a good book. Not clean bathrooms. But it would be nice to have those sparkling too.

And welcome to the Coffee Shop ricechickie. I believe this is your first visit here and we are pleased you stopped in. Please make it a habit.

First timers here receive a complimentary beverage:

 

[Foxfyre]

rickchickie reminded me of

Yesterday I pulled the trailer out of the garage for the last time. I'll still be here until the end of summer. I want to have the trailer moved and parked in Willow before the snow flies. Now I have the Herculean task of cleaning the garage and stable here before I go. I have to finish hanging the poultry netting and the cat "yard" will be finished, allowing the cats access to out-of-doors (kinda).
The tiny kitten slept all night on my shoulder, briefly waking when I readjusted my position. He'd nuzzle my hair and ear and then settle back down with his tiny, little purr motor running smoothly. He's almost ready to go to his new home, I think.
My daughter called yesterday. Sachenda's been in hospice for several days now. She's being given the maximum morphine and another pain killer possible but nothing is helping her pain. The drugs knock her out for a few minutes and then she wakes again, screaming in pain. My daughter has been fending off well-meaning relatives and neighbors, and has had to get pretty tough with a few. She's now taking over duties to plan for Sachenda's funeral. Sachenda's husband is a total mess and not functioning fully right now. Everyone is hoping she passes soon, her pain is so intense. I think the worst in all this mess is that Sachenda's husband is questioning his faith. He's always been a good churchman and unshakable in his belief. While I might be crossing a line here, I do ask that those of you who are like mind help him with your prayers. Others like myself, I'd hope you all can understand and send your best wishes to help a good person through some very tough times.
Thanks!

I mention Sachendra, her family and her friend your daughter in my prayers every day. I will add some emphasis with this new news though.

My daughter called last night and told me that about nine yesterday morning Sachenda opened her eyes acknowledged each of her family, Bob, her husband, Gary, her son, her mother and my daughter. She closed her eyes and quietly passed away. I did not know her well but my daughter cherished her like a second mother.
My daughter asked that I thank all of you for your prayers and best wishes throughout this trial. Thank you all!

That shared, I suppose you can take Sachenda off our watch list.

A mercy for all for sure. But her husband still needs to be there for awhile, and your daughter has lost a special friend.

 

[ricechickie]

It's been raining steadily all morning. For a while it was coming down hard. Thankfully, I waterproofed the deck on Tuesday.

I guess today is a day to clean inside. Bathrooms are sparkling.

You clean on rainy days? When I lived in Kansas and we had them, that was excuse to curl up with a glass of ice tea or hot chocolate and a good book. Not clean bathrooms. But it would be nice to have those sparkling too.

And welcome to the Coffee Shop ricechickie. I believe this is your first visit here and we are pleased you stopped in. Please make it a habit.

First timers here receive a complimentary beverage:

Thank you for the kind welcome!

I have a to-do list for the house now that I'm off work. A lot of repair and outside work is being done, so my cleaning has gotten a little more neglected.

I still make time for a drink and a good book....or Netflix.

 

[Foxfyre]

rickchickie's rainy day reminded me of sbiker's earlier post of drinking tea and listening to the rain.

And now I have this song from the 60's or possibly 70's stuck in my head:

 

[Sbiker]

Just because you switched places of day and month But I think, you have the same Day of Webmaster (4.04) ))

P.S. Do you know, why programmers consider Helloween and Christmas as the same holiday?

I have no idea.

Because 25DEC = 31OCT

 

[Montrovant]

Just because you switched places of day and month But I think, you have the same Day of Webmaster (4.04) ))

P.S. Do you know, why programmers consider Helloween and Christmas as the same holiday?

I have no idea.

Because 25DEC = 31OCT

I had to look that up, I don't know if I've ever heard of the octal number system before.

 

[Sbiker]

Just because you switched places of day and month But I think, you have the same Day of Webmaster (4.04) ))

P.S. Do you know, why programmers consider Helloween and Christmas as the same holiday?

I have no idea.

Because 25DEC = 31OCT

I had to look that up, I don't know if I've ever heard of the octal number system before.

Octal system for me - a legacy of DEC processors, which I have learned in school and had in home computer... Then IBM conquered all, for Russia it was very fast, just a several years..