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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:45 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good to hear she&#8217;s doing well.  Don&#8217;t let her overdue the packing and unpacking.  By the way, think about a snowblower if you don&#8217;t have one.</p>
<p>The Iron Bowl should be a great one.  Both are unpredictable given the rivalry.  Auburn knocked off Georgia and Alabama has an occasional hiccup.</p>
<p>So V makes his annual appearance.  You should stop by more&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2947"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/113/#post-6553" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:58:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I presume the surgery went well and wifey is managing without full use.  </p>
<p>Looks like everything is settling out for you.  I hope all goes well with no snags arise before the closing.  I am sure you two will get used to more than 60 days of sunshine. </p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:53:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About the same weather here though the rain is unlikely for the next 5-6 days.  I turned around at 6:30 and the sun had already set.  My winter depression is starting to emerge.  I just wish they would pass that clock Act.  I hate giving up that hour in the early evening.  We may see 70 on Thursday.  If so, that&#8217;s probably that last time for the year.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:56:37 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Done. 5 days of 20-30mph wind. 3 days with 9 inches of rain. It&#8217;s finally gone.  Saturday evening was the worst with gusts up to 50 mph and 5 inches of rain. A true northeastern gale blew in on Friday and swirled over us for 3 days of constant rain.  It broke up about 9 AM this morning.  In many ways it wasn&#8217;t near as bad as was predicted but the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2913"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/113/#post-6516" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:01:28 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2 ladies down the street asked my brother in law for help getting rid of snow blower in their garage. He took a look at, 15 years old but like new.  He suggested they sell it, but they wanted nothing to do with strangers.  He called me and asked me if I wanted it.  I&#8217;ve been shoveling the past 54 years so of course I would.  We have pavers all&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2911"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/113/#post-6514" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:44:13 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think I&#8217;ll like into a southern road trip for March-April.  Just take a few weeks checking out the rural towns and to warm up from winter.  Looks like summer is done here.  We&#8217;ve hit the typical fall weather, 60&#8217;s cloudy and rainy.  It feels more like the 40&#8217;s, downright blah weather.  I&#8217;m just glad I finished my outdoor work last week.  </p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:45:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wifey and I like going to the Charleston SC and Savannah, GA area, down to St. Augustine FL.  True old south not wrecked by Sherman&#8217;s push through the south.  Lots of pretty southern towns along the coast, nice beaches, great fishing and a lot of great southern food. We usually in spring or fall to avoid the summer humidity.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:12:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you do Yellowstone then you have to do the Tetons and Jackson JHle also.  They aren&#8217;t that far away.  If driving, take Snake River Canyon route.  Head to Bozeman, too.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re headed to St Pete&#8217;s Beach Florida in November.  It&#8217;s a good time of year for Florida, 80&#8217;s and the rains have slowed down.</p>
<p>From TN, you&#8217;ll open a a whole slew of new&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2905"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/112/#post-6508" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:02:25 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finished with the siding.  5 years, 1 month and I&#8217;m finally finished upgrading the house.  I originally guessed it would be a 3 year project. Wifey asks, So, where are we going for a vacation.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:02:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you tried storing them in distilled vinegar?  My uncle used to preserve them that way.  The vinegar also kills/prevents mold from developing.  I never ate then since I was too young at the time.  I&#8217;m told the peppers don&#8217;t absorb the vinegar. You need to slit the pepper to let the vinegar seep inside.</p>
<p>Just got through 3 weeks of the kids and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2898"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/112/#post-6434" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:07:22 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We had 2 pepper plants this year and lucked out with 4 small peppers. I used to grow jalapenos just for stuffed jalapeno poppers on the grill.  I think I&#8217;ll try them again next year.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:52:11 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I only grow tomatoes and peppers, and have a plastic mesh held up with pvc pipe posts.  Deer roam through in the AM and again at dinner for apples on the ground but have not bothered the leaves on the garden plants.  My problem is squirrels stealing the apples up in the tree.  I&#8217;ve trapped and relocated 14 squirrels over the past 2 years.  I&#8217;ve&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2894"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/112/#post-6430" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:11:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The weather guessers are driving me bonkers.  They 70% chance of rain, no rain.  I&#8217;m trying to reshingle the siding on a couple of dormers and can&#8217;t plan on going on the roof if they are predicting rain.  A slippery and B I&#8217;m exposing the wall sheathing.</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:40:49 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tennessee heat and humidity have to be better than the same in Alabama and far less often. I spent a week near Mobile twice, 95+ heat, 80%+ humidity. Both times were in the summer, and it was brutal.  As soon as you stepped outside the sweat bloomed. We get the heat and humidity, but nothing like Alabama.  Tennessee is far more moderate.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:02:25 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s one big difference between Washington and Tennessee, the weather.  It&#8217;s not the dramatic change of Minnesota. but hotter summers, colder winters and a lot more snow.</p>
<p>We were in a HOA when we had the townhouse.  Hated it.  Snow removal was always underbudgeted and subject to special assessments for winters with more than 34 snowfalls.  We&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2888"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/111/#post-6424" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think you&#8217;re telling me you retired or darn close to it.</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:53:16 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>July   was one our wettest ones.  August is holding true, no rain.  A few thunderstorms passed us by, splitting and veering north and south of us.  Just starting to loss the lawn again.  No mountains to see, just treetops, clouds and starts.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:26:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About the only businesses willing to remain in NYC are the financial markets and I think they are more interested in the long term.  The mayor of NYC is off the wall, and many think he won&#8217;t get a 2nd term, but that 3.5 years out. NJ has one of the highest business tax rates in the country and is not far behind NY, WA, CA and VA with tax and send.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2881"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/111/#post-6417" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:03:03 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s a great path through MT and SD if they had some time to stop along the way.  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t what the housing market is like in WA or TN, but it is sizzling here right now. We had 3 go up for sale in the past 2 weeks and all were under contract after 7 days.  The area is largely benefitting from the New York City exodus.  A lot of Wall Street&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2879"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/111/#post-6415" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:40:44 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whoa, offer on a house already? I guess your retirement will be sooner than later.</p>
<p>We used a U-Haul and two of their packing crews to pack us up and off load the truck.  It was a really cheap price compared to hiring a real moving company.  The kids made a pretty good hourly rate and did a great job not breaking anything.  we packed up, drove an&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2877"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/111/#post-6413" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;re watching No.2&#8217;s 3 boys this weekend while the parents are way at a wedding. 4, 6 and 8. I&#8217;ll probably take them over to the inlet for some fishing.  Flounder and bluefish move in and out with the tide this time of year.  The flounder are better for eating, but when the small bluefish are schooled up the kids can have a blast sighting them.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2875"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/110/#post-6411" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:46:58 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The pipe liner is a really slick idea.  It avoids tearing up everything above the pipe no matter what it is, and that is far more time consuming.  Fingers crossed for you that concrete pipe remains in good enough condition.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:34:28 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s a simple enough inspection these days using the snake cameras.  I&#8217;ve got cast iron sanitary pipe in the basement. It has 4&#8242; sections of iron packed with lead at the joints.  The sanitary line from inside out to the street is same. I had to replace about 20&#8242; of iron pipe from the second floor bath to the basement lateral due to corrosion&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2871"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/110/#post-6407" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:55:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At least you&#8217;ll have sunlight to work under.  Better now then in mid October in an emergency.  </p>
<p>More rain last night.  The grass has never been greener in July.</p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:53:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nope, no R&amp;R for you.  I&#8217;m not surprised by the flight cancellation.  I think you would have liked Tennessee but it really depends on the area you were headed to. Hopefully your guy gets it right and the drain works well.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve been having intermittent storms moving in from the midwest.  In all, about 7.5 inches of rain over 7 days.  WE had a&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2866"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/110/#post-6402" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:18:19 -0400</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:44:25 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Someone opened the oven door.  90 yesterday, 95 today, 100 tomorrow and possible 105 on Saturday.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:09:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just got back from 4 days at Cape Cod on the Massachusetts coast.  All 19 of us. After 4 days, beat, we had to drive 7 hours through weekend traffic to get home. Slept 10 hours and I&#8217;m still beat today.  It was a great place for kids on the beach.  Plenty of room for baseball and good fishing from the beach and the canal in the back of the hotel.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:52:13 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My mom had some heart issues that led to the stroke. Fortunately, she died in her sleep at an assisted care facility, she had a great life though, 89.</p>
<p>Happy Father&#8217;s Day.  Had the full clan in yesterday.  I&#8217;ve been collecting bikes of all sizes over the past few years.  Most are free curb pickups in good shape. I picked up a Schwinn 1968 stingray&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2859"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/109/#post-6394" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:08:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I thought strange that cataracts aren&#8217;t covered since it&#8217;s a quality of life issue. Still, I wouldn&#8217;t want to be subject of a stroke even if it was covered 100%.  My mom had a stroke that greatly affected her speech and memory.  We had to put into an assisted care facility.  When I entered the room she would think I was her brother, never&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2857"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/109/#post-6392" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:38:03 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Close, it was an eye doctor.  She has cataracts and the doc wants to replace the eye lenses. Her eyesight really deteriorated over the past year so it&#8217;s become a must do. It&#8217;s laser surgery then a lens implant for both eyes.  Great, not covered by Medicare or my secondary. Medicare will fund a pair of $100 sunglasses. I checked various vision&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2855"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/109/#post-6390" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:36:44 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I make an effort to coordinate 2 hands, never mind 10 fingers and a foot pedal. I watched young kids play but they had instruction since they were like 3 years old.  </p>
<p>Watched 2 of the grandkids over the weekend while the parents went to visit friends out in Nashville.  We picked them up Friday afternoon at school and brought them home Sunday&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2853"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/109/#post-6388" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:48:54 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No. 1 grandson learned how to play the piano watching YouTube instruction.  He uses all 10 fingers too.  Mostly classical piano.  Show him sheet music and he can read it.  He learns the keys bit by bit and recalls the entire song from memory.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:31:09 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>That&#8217;s quite an array of vintage gear, and probably worth a few bucks to collectors.  I tried a tonette in grade school.  I&#8217;ve had a bad ear since I was little and couldn&#8217;t play in tune.</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:54:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2000 Gibson Les Paul Special &#8212; Solid Mahogany &#8212; Great player! Case included!  $1,050</p>
<p>This is an example of the greatness that comes out of the Gibson shop. It has a few dings here and there, but they don&#8217;t take away from the guitar at all. The frets are in very good condition with hardly any wear at all! The rosewood fretboard is silky and dark&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2847"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/109/#post-6379" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:58:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I seem to recall you mentioning a Les Paul.  I don&#8217;t know if the link will work, but here goes.  </p>
<p><a href="https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/9ab7d7fa-2a92-4fbf-881b-c97277039da1/?s=free_email&#038;txt=1&#038;ct=NGU6jiFJSxw0RSKaMu8jkTV10EoFZFa-XOzSAg9tqLVzKZnEA848XY7QpSP9g0NN&#038;ec=1OH2Yv9VNZTO0ARn7XfaWYfiDRMAQEPy3c5qrywznrQ%3D" rel="nofollow ugc">https://nextdoor.com/for_sale_and_free/9ab7d7fa-2a92-4fbf-881b-c97277039da1/?s=free_email&#038;txt=1&#038;ct=NGU6jiFJSxw0RSKaMu8jkTV10EoFZFa-XOzSAg9tqLVzKZnEA848XY7QpSP9g0NN&#038;ec=1OH2Yv9VNZTO0ARn7XfaWYfiDRMAQEPy3c5qrywznrQ%3D</a></p>
<p>There is also a Gibson SGJ for&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2844"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/108/#post-6376" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:55:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a ton of great areas in TN that are close to cities but offer what you seek.  You&#8217;d have lots of new travel destinations.  We had been thinking about the Charleston SC area and were considering renting a small apartment for a year to see if we would like it.  In the end, my daughter had number 4 and wifey wanted to help out and then&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2842"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/108/#post-6374" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:22:34 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>94 on Wednesday, topped out at 58 today with a nonstop dribble of rain all day, 1/4&#8243;   It&#8217;s going to be a crummy weekend with more rain.  2 families of kids are coming down and we haven&#8217;t a clue how to entertain them all if it rains for 2 days.</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:38:47 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I broke down and bought a used Cub Cadet lawn tractor last March.  It&#8217;s 2006 with 500 hours but had been sitting in some old guy&#8217;s garage for 10 years.  I had to replace the tires and seat, then a tuneup, oil change and new belts.  I turned the key and nothing.  I was able to a new ignition switch, and vroom it started right up, but the blades&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2838"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/108/#post-6370" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:18:33 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ronda Rousey is one nasty biotch.  Today will be the 3rd day in the 90&#8217;s, 5th +85.  We get a break tomorrow as it wont pass 65 as a bunch rain moves in.  This is the earliest I&#8217;ve ever seen my lawn start to brown out.</p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:37:16 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diesel can be quirky for sure.  Burning almost $2K to keep it running is a ridiculous cost for $400 part. They must have taken advantage after seeing your license plate.  I&#8217;m looking forward to seeing the outcomes of the team trials.  We could be seeing the changing of the guard in some of the weight classes.</p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:17:18 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I haven&#8217;t been able to login for quite a while.  Finally, success and here I am. Th roof took 4 days and fortunately those weather guessers were wrong.  The roof is done and looks great.  The fiberglass should last a long time with a topcoat every 7-10 years.</p>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:32:16 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Any day at the beach is a good day.  It&#8217;s been in the 60&#8217;s of late but yesterday we 74 and today it&#8217;ll be in the 80&#8217;s.  Looks like that warm weather has made its way east.  </p>
<p>Roofer came yesterday and ripped off the existing deck.  He started laying new plywood but got halfway through.  Now I&#8217;m getting antsy. Rain is expected tomorrow and he&#8217;s got&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2830"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/107/#post-6362" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:44:23 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yeah, 65 KG was crazy, a complete flip from NCAAs.</p>
<p>NCAA &#8211; 133, Jax beat Davino who beat Blaze<br />
USSN &#8211; 61KG/134LB Blaze beat Davino who beat Jax.</p>
<p>Who will we see up at 141 next season?</p>
<p>The Rutgers recruit Anthony Knox, came in 3rd at 57.  He&#8217;s got a murky background. He was a 3 time state champ and picked upma controversial 4th title last year.&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2828"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/107/#post-4571" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:26:11 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t think the Medicare rules have changed so you can stay on an employer&#8217;s healthcare plan until you retire.  It&#8217;s probably worthwhile to compare the costs as it may be cheaper to remain with your employer plan for you and your wife.  Unless she qualifies for Medicare or has access to a private plan, you&#8217;ll have to find her coverage also is&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2826"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/107/#post-4567" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:49:50 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I rented a sod cutter once.  I didn&#8217;t know the depth was adjustable and end up cutting 2.5&#8243; slabs.  I couldn&#8217;t roll them, so I had to cut into short slabs and drag them on a tarp to where I wanted to place them,</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:16:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anthony Ashnault came out of retirement to go against Real Woods in RAF08.  We all hoped he&#8217;d keep it close and he did.  Down 3-2 with under 10 secs left and Woods putting on the defensive Ash Nault tried to flip over Woods in hope of getting to the back of Woods legs.  Almost, Woods caught him for the TD and exposure for a 7-2 win.  The next day&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2822"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/107/#post-4563" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:56:48 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2 days at 89F last week, 1 at 88 and 2 in the low 80&#8217;s. I got toasted replacing some siding on the house.  It still better than to 33 they say we are getting Monday AM.  We get big temperature swings on bot winter and summer, but nowhere near many as we&#8217;ve experienced this winter.</p>
<p>We have low slope roof over the kitchen, 12&#8243; over 20 ft.  I&#8217;m have&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2820"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/107/#post-4561" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:37:40 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We get moss but only on the north side which shady 99% of the year.  I use powdered lime and it&#8217;s gone in a few days</p>
<p>Cut the grass for the first on the year on Friday.  No rain it it&#8217;ll need to cut again on Tuesday.</p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:03 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We almost made it there back while I was working.  I had a conference to attend at the Big Sky Resort in Montana, and we planned to go and piggyback off the conference. But my daughter recently had her 3rd and her husband had to go to Europe the same week.  Wifey opted to help her out with the 2 little ones.  Big Sky was close enough for a driving&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-2816"><a href="https://thebrokenear.com/forums/topic/last-word/page/106/#post-4557" rel="nofollow ugc">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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