Mundane, March 10th coffee

Obo

Obo

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Here it is again; be it mundane, routine, or absolutely required. Italian blend in the pot, jut to try something a little different.

-8c and clear, headed to +2 with a Sun / cloud concoction. Ratios of each, TBA.

I remember the day we adopted a dog from a local blacksmith. When we got him home the first thing he did was make a bolt for the door.

Ahhh memories.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
 
Morning and thx Obo!

6˚c/43f, grey, drizzle, calm.

Yesterday we took Peter to the beach to let him run some steam off.
The fog came in from the ocean, and it was a cold experience.

Todays is nothing.
A bicycling in the rain to get some groceries, and then cooking.

Have a good one, and just do it! Unless your cat is sleeping in your lap, then don’t.
Stu

What the fog?
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Good morning everyone

Thanks for the Italian roast, Obo.

Bah dah dah, bah dah dah dah, Monday, Monday...

It's 36°F and clear in Rockville, expected to warm to a mild and pleasant 66 with sun and gentle westerly breezes of just 6 mph at maximum. It could turn into a front porch sitting sort of afternoon / early evening.

Today's calendar is as devoid of events as yesterday's but I'm unlikely to spend it doing video production.

Stay safe and well everyone and tell your dear ones you love them.
 
"The first cup doesn't even count,
I'm just warming up..."

G'Day,

7°/18°C today, morning was sunny, but clouds are closing in, gray overcast... despite a rain warning for the afternoon ze GF took the NT700VA for her commute...

morning Nespresso and office Nescafé already absorbed...
nutrition score:

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lunch break is near though... (monster in law's pork roast with dumplings ;) )

Spent Sat & Sun working on my '00 ST, t/belt, w/pump and then some...
meanwhile ze GF focused on cleaning/polishing/sealing the ST's fairing parts... easy when they're all spread across the shed... ;)
Hope to get the ST done and road ready next w/e, valve clearances and carb sync...

have a good one!
 
good morning all. thanks for the coffee Obo. 45F on the dog walk with a close to full moon showing off its brightness as there was nothing but clear sky and stars to see and enjoy. did go to dog training yesterday with the wife. seems like our oldest dog (14y) is slowing down a bit. and thats OK in my book she's earned some slack time. our youngest dog (5y) would be good to work with but he loves people, but doesn't play well with other dogs. so he stayed home.
Gym class this morning and nothing to do this afternoon. we will see what's in store for the day after gym. with a high of 81F we should find something to do outside. enjoy the day

stay safe
 
Thanks for the coffee start @Obo !! My pallet isn't fine enough to differentiate between too many flavors/types. I believe it should be dark, strong and consumed untainted by sugar, cream or other flavored additive. I remember years ago someone at work made hazelnut flavored coffee in the community pot as a "treat" for us. He barely escaped being treated to the torture of 10,000 paper cuts.

A surprise awaited me this morning, an inch of snow fell overnight! It had not been forecast so it just snuck in. Right now it is 27F-ish under heavy clouds, heading to 46F and sun in the early afternoon.

It was a low key weekend. A friend visited and we spent a good portion of it relaxing, eating and making a dent in my wine supply. I was reminded that board games require winners and losers and I played the losing role to perfection!!

Today will be spent planning out the week's menu and doing the required shopping. Since later in the week the weather is forecast to be less than nice, I may gather a few tools and supplies, putting it all in the basement in preparation for more work on the man cave.

Be safe, be careful and enjoy your day!

Scott
 
Good morning, and thanks for the coffee start, Obo.

It's sunny and 34, rising to 56 with continued sun. Wind will be WNW at 10-20mph.

Today's plan is for a walk and maybe gym.
I'll post our old 'fridge online, so I can clear out my shed to get to the VFR.

Enjoy the day,
Steve
 
sah48 said:
My pallet isn't fine enough to differentiate between too many flavors/types. I believe it should be dark, strong and consumed untainted by sugar, cream or other flavored additive. I remember years ago someone at work made hazelnut flavored coffee in the community pot as a "treat" for us. He barely escaped being treated to the torture of 10,000 paper cuts.
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What is Italian roast?​


Italian roast is usually an even darker roast than French roast. The beans undergo such an intense roasting that they adopt an almost black hue, gleaming with surface oils. This results in a dark roasted coffee characterized by robustness, punctuated with hints of complexity and charred essence.

Italian roast is an ideal counterpoint to sweet frappes, mochas, and lattes—or to be savored in its pure form.

Key characteristics of Italian roast

Most Italian roasts push the boundaries, taking the beans to roasting extremes. It requires meticulous attention to avoid over-roasting. But when properly executed, it brings out attributes that are unmistakably unique to this profile:

● Minimal to no coffee acidity, making it one of the smoothest options
● Deeply full-bodied, extracting the most natural oils of any roast
● Paramount roasted notes, with the intrinsic flavors of the beans being more subtle

The intense heat employed in achieving an Italian roast often results in a buildup of smoke within the roaster. This process infuses a charcoal quality into the flavor—resulting in a cup that's deeply intense and robust, albeit with a complexity more pronounced than in other roasts
 
Thanks for the required starter fluid @Obo , I too am "just getting started", and I'm on my third.

In keeping with Keith's morning musical melody for a Monday, earlier an old Jackson Browne tune popped in my head (and boy, is Jackson looking old these days), "I got no reason to feel this good..." Except Saturday I went to a second cousin's funeral, he was 71 and I only found out about it from one of his brothers who posted it on farcebook, I hadn't seen Marshall in quite a few years, maybe at my grandmother's funeral? And yesterday i visited a dear friend in the hospital who was having random memory lapses, he's 83 but otherwise in great health.

So in reality, I actually DO have a reason to feel this good. I'm not in the hospital and I'm not in the ground. And that's a damn fine start. How 'bout y'all?

I'd like to know who i can talk to, to get back that hour that was stolen from me over the weekend. A perfectly good 60 minutes that I no longer have, to waste. Pfffttt. Lock the clocks!

Saturday I got about sawing up that tree that fell 2 or 3 weeks ago, made 5 or 6 cuts and dang if that little e-clip didn't fly off again, losing the tiny roller bearing cage in the clutch basket again. So this is the 3rd or 4th time now, and as I don't have any spare bearings, it brought the chainsawdust operation to a full stop. The e-clip is the same as a c-clip / circlip that we've all seen, and works the same way... this ain't rocket surgery, and it's simple enough to make sure it's on properly, which I have been sure to do. A call to some tractor stores and Stihl dealers to get some ideas what's up. It ain't right, I tell ya.

First world problems, I reckon. If I had started Saturday with my axe, I would still be working on it, if I could even swing it for that long, which is nigh impossible due to a years-long absence of such activities.

Well I may have lost an hour of time to waste, but I'm working on wasting what time I have left. That's all the wasting for now, as it's time to take Kaiser to work now.

Find some reason to feel good today, eh?
 
G'morning, folks. Thanks for the coffee, Obo, I sure need it this morning, as I spent some time in ER last night. More about that in a minute.

Looks pretty overcast out there, but we're supposed to get a mix of sun and clouds today. We got more snow overnight, so everything's white again. However, the temperature will climb all the way up to 5°C/41°F, so this, too, shall melt.

And now for another episode in the continuing saga called "Doing Stupid Sh*t to Yourself." I was baking some chicken and veggies for supper last night, and was really looking forward to the meal - the chicken had been marinating for several hours in olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, fresh thyme and a few crushed red pepper flakes for zing...and it sure smelled good. But I digress.
When I donned the oven mitts and went to take the heavy-ish stoneware baking dish out of the oven, my untrustworthy hands failed me and I lost my grip on it. It came crashing down, dumping piping hot chicken, veggies and liquid everywhere, and burning the top of my left foot and ankle very badly. I knew right away how bad it was and called 911. Luckily, the local hospitals are not a 50-mile round trip from me, so the EMTs got me there pretty quick.
I am absolutely astounded at how fast everything went; I thought I was going to be there pretty much all night, as you usually are in ERs around here. I was taken into triage right away and then into an examination room, where a doc saw me not 10 minutes later. She confirmed what I was already thinking - 2nd degree burns. She treated the area, removed the bits that needed to be removed (I'll spare you the details), doused it in saline and then a nurse came and wrapped my foot in gauze and they sent me on my way. I went in at around 8 pm and was home by 11. When I asked them why I was taken in so fast, they said "we don't mess with burns."

So there you have it. I now have to call one of our local district clinics to make a standing appointment to have the dressing changed every 3 days until it heals. I have to say, I'm feeling awfully grateful this morning. Not only for the excellent and fast care by all concerned, but because it could have been SO much worse. What if it had flown into my face? I shudder to think. I was very, very lucky.

And on that note, I wish you all a truly excellent day with no accidents, mishaps, falls, bumps on the noggin, or burns. Stay safe and go safely.

Patty

Edit: Heh...how ironic that I've posted this right after Mark's post! I, too, am glad you're neither in the hospital, nor in the ground, Mark!!
 
Good morning all!
Thanks for the hot Italian start Obo!

@Peppermint
I believe we all are feeling pretty bad for you!
Burns are terribly nasty! Here’s hoping you can get all healed up without any infections!

I was out for our Monday meeting, which was quite lively!
President Trump’s agenda provided most of the topics. I don’t participate in political topics here, but the rest sure got fired up.

We’re to get a storm with high winds today, 76F now & that’s our high for today.
We’re to get a front moving through that will dump a little rain & fireworks as it migrates east.

Enjoy your Monday!
WB
 
Morning all! It's a mostly clear sky with a bit of cloud and the sun is just beginning to make it over the horizon. It'll cloud up over the morning though and rain is predicted for this afternoon. 2C/-1C right now and a high of 9C forecast for later.

Sick burn Patty! Seriously, I hope it heals quickly and without any issue. I'm not surprised they got on it right away in the ER, burns are a gaping invitation to infection. Some quick action can prevent a whole lotta misery down the road. I'm sorry that happened, particularly since you didn't get to enjoy the fruits....chickens?....of your labour.

I'm dragging this morning, our older dog has taken to pacing through the night and since you never know if she's about to drop a load, it makes for constant sleepus interruptus, and not the good kind. Caffeine will be my friend today, along with maybe a nap here or there. Maybe not there, the pharmacist complained about the snoring the last time....

Hope everyone has a great day to the nth degree!
 
Good morning, Sorry To hear about your burn Patty, of all the injuries I have experienced the burns are the most painful. Waxed bandages are the best to use. Expensive but trust me worth it, when I was 16 dummy here burned from my sock to my knee, 3rd degree. Long story but good point no scars and hair grow back on my leg, you can't tell it was ever burnt.
Weather, Cloudy,4 C high of 8 C this afternoon, Wind 3 mph Gusts to 6 mph, humidtiy 89% supposed to be dry though.
Agenda, enjoy the day, appointment with Hospital got rescheduled, technician down, oh well. Maybe go clean and wax the bike.
And thanks Obo for the coffee, G
 
ibike2havefun said:
I'm saving it for you. Come see me in early November for a full, complete, hassle-free, no-cost refund.
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Wow, that's great!
But November gets pretty cold (for me) that far north... can we maybe arrange to meet there in say, July or August?
Thanks!
(I might be willing to settle for a 10-minute discount for arriving so long before November...?)
 
Early Afternoon Obo & All from sunny, Southern Utah!

Currently it is 57F, up from 26F and heading for 58/60F (depending on which Weather Guesser you're reading!). A slight breeze already and later, we could see the winds from the SSW @ 21 to 37mph.

@Peppermint : Patty, so sorry about your accident. Hope the healing goes fast! :pray1:

I just killed 30 minutes explaining to two Computer-Illiterates how to move computer files from one (large) drive to a stick (small drive), while selecting only certain type of files. I have been trying to explain the hard drive/file system on computers to my wife for over 30 years, and she still doesn't get it! :censored: Because of that I had to explain to her friend how to do it. :cautious: They have a 1TB hard drive with a bunch of embroidery designs on it, which I had to copy the entire drive to another, so both would have them. These drives have probably 7 to 10 different "types" of files, using a certain "one type" that fits their machines, for each, of about 100 different designs. Like a "Layered" build for each design. Anyway, let's just say in today's world, you need to understand computers, to be able to use the embroidery functions of their sewing machines. :well1:

I'll be getting back to getting the engine pulled out of the '05 today (hopefully).

Eggs, bacon, toast & OJ to start the morning. Pepsi(s) come later.

Anyone :dr13:, have a great day on the roads! :hat3:
 
It's a later-in-the-day revisit, some hours after posting this morning.
Really sorry to hear your burn story, Patty! My first-and-last-ever road rash a year after I got my first bike (with no protective gear on except a full-face helmet) was a 6-week long, painful recovery. Not to mention I wasn't in travelling shape to ride to Atlanta with my girlfriend to see Pink Floyd's original Dark Side of the Moon tour, couldn't wear a shirt or sit in a car.
As Mom was an RN, she sat me on the edge of the bathtub stripped to my waist (which is exactly how I was dressed in the crash), and twice a day she used Phisohex and a wet washcloth to debride* my back, arms and shoulders. Basically scrubbing until it bled.
End result?
No physical scars, and a valuable lesson learned. Now I may sweat, but I won't bleed.

*Debridement is a medical procedure that involves removing dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound or ulcer.
 
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