Good Morning Everyone,
  Cloudy and 46*, high of 58 today.

  Jeff…good advice to your son on pulling back his bid. I have seen that happen a few times in the Albany area before when excavation began and it can definitely be a lengthy setback until they clear the area.   
  Wally…hope you enjoyed your time with Cooper! I’m sure the reunion tonight with the family will be bittersweet but also joyous.   
  H2…thanks for the shared info on the Hybrid. It seems Big  Brother is doing a lot of things they shouldn’t be doing!!  I like the idea of the high MPG, but not enough to let them in my car!!       Always wondered about the starters on the Hybrids if they’ve been an issue of wearing out prematurely, especially with all the stop and go driving in the city? Don’t they shutoff and restart at traffic lights or when they come to a stop?
  Steve…glad your B-I-L is doing better, excellent news!    Agreed, lol, no more stress or worrying about the Budget getting passed has been good since retiring. 

  Legendary musician, singer/songwriter and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts, passed away on Thursday. I was always a big fan of the band and was fortunate enough to see The Allman Brothers play several times with Dickey Betts, and also with his own band, Dickey Betts And Great Southern.
  Unfortunately, never did get to see the original band with founding members, as I was only 8 when they hit the road in 1969. However, with the help of an older brother 10 years my senior, I was introduced to the first album by them as well as their Live At Fillmore East, along with so many other great bands of that period. All compliments of an RCA console tv/record player/radio (my Moms pride and joy.)      May the road go on forever…..RIP Dickey Betts.
   
  Have a great day all, be safe, best of luck to those fishing!
 
 
 

 41 and cloudy

46* and cloudy.

WW and IW, this will be our first lease so only time will tell. Lindsay has had good experiences with the 3 she has done.

Mr. C, I will keep you up-dated. I have yet to drive it but have spent more time in it, getting things set up and becoming familiar with it. Based on the Owner's Manual it seems like "big brother" will be watching everything the driver will be doing.

WW, my nephew has started doing some yard clean-ups but hasn't mowed yet. Yesterday he was removing a small tree off of someone's garage.

Hope everyone has a good day and be well...h2l

 Good evening, cloudy sky during daylight hours weather guessers calling for some rain overnight . Chance for more rain over the weekend. Talked with my sister earlier all good currently with my BIL . He has a dentist appointment next week so hopefully issue with the new denture can be fixed. He talked with the company who provided the equipment and supplies need for home treatment of his kidneys about a hydration drink he found on internet, They responded to him that the drink was not the right formulation for him.
Hunts2long thank you for the explanation of the CRV's hybrid electrical system. Please give us a report once you have made the trip to NYC. Since New York state plans to end the sale of new gasoline powered vehicles by 2035 many of us may look at hybrid vehicles if we need a newer vehicle before that date. Personally I would want a hybrid over an electric assuming gasoline will still be available for purchase after 2035 here in NY.
Ice Wanderer I'm happy things have improved for my BIL . Hopefully he has or is recovering from the pneumonia and an get his hydration under control.
Wallyworld thank you for the well wishes for my great aunt. I assume the testing and scans she had this week showed her a being healthy enough to have the procedures and stents. Agree it would be nice to see a week without rain .
Eddie last i heard we are close to having the state budget passed. Guessing you are happy not to still be working at the Empire Plaza area of Albany and having to deal with possible layoffs each year waiting for the budget to be passed and funding approved for the maintenance and new work.
IFF may your brother be improving with the hospice care.

Have a safe and good weekend everyone .
 Steve

Morning all,

MrC.....best wishes to your aunt with her upcoming procedures 

H2L....most everyone around here has lawns that REALLY need mowing but are too soggy to attempt driving on

IW.....MAYBE Monday or Tuesday will be fishing days, can't trust the weatherman  agree with you on buying vs leasing 

Eddie.....yeah LOTS of rocks in the ground here too 

Dry this morning, rain again later  sure hope this weather pattern changes soon 

Have a good day. Stay safe, stay healthy.