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Posted on 09/22/2024 5:00:25 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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Good evening, Pro...thanks. We must remember them!
Good evening, Huskrrrr, and thanks for helping honor him.
Gizmo hid under the bed last evening. We had storms in the area. We also had a momentary power bump from the changing winds as well.
And yes, I did hive him a scrubbing at the lake because he rolled in that very same spot that he did on Saturday. He just loves those things.
Yesterday before the storms at Comanche Lake:
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How's everyone doing this morning?
I’m guessing that it’s a mixed blessing to hear from the Champ repair guy. On the one hand, you need him...on the other, it could be cha-CHING!
Well, now. I just woke back up. LOL! I was so sleepy, I went to rest for “just a minute” and went to sleep. I have a feeling that I won’t last much longer now either.
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
Glad you and Gizmo were able to beat the storms and have some fun at Comanche Lake yesterday. And glad your power didn’t get knocked out overnight.
I don’t know if there were other mowers there to be repaired but there might have been. Not all that many repairmen in the area. I do hope the repairs aren’t too expensive, especially after having to spend so much to get my water running again. Ouch!
Get some good sleep tonight and sleep late!
Yep and it feels cool this morning too, nice and comfortable.
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