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Not in the totality path, but a good day spent with Mom.

Last fall my wife said it was time for me to look for another vehicle. The old Jeep was costing too much in repairs. To that point I had owned 3 Jeeps, all stands and all with manual everything. This latest, new to me, has power everything. Auto, power windows and a crap ton of controls on the steering wheel. The biggest oddity I still haven’t gotten used to is the placement of the power widow controls. They are in the middle of the dash just under the radio. Every time I reach for the crank to roll down the window. It reminds me of SAAB when they had the ignition in the console between the two seats. VR I can relate. Cheers Michael R. Earle “Esse Quam Videri”

This might be helpful. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqbft8Q5D9Y Michael

32 at the moment dropping to mid 20s here in mid Maine. Thankful it isn’t a repeat of last Sunday/Monday. We don’t need another 5” of rain. Michael

Now that’s a gift. I have no doubt there was a couple of jigs for making it. Cheers Michael

Interesting view of the moon Saturday night. Michael

If it is any consolation my Wife says I have the same problem. I myself don’t think she is correct however the two shoeboxes of hooks may prove me wrong. Michael

Or take them to piano lessons Michael

Thank you for being here.

Cphudert, Thank you for your sentiments. It is truly appreciated. As soon as I hit the send button, I realize the potential it had to bring up the “political divide”. This was the furthest thing from what I wanted out of this. I am with you that there is a lot of narrative truth or otherwise on line. I guess a different way to ask ”do you find it more or less, better or worse, satisfying or irritating to have this information at your fingertips?” Cheers Michael

My wife was born and raised in Lewiston Maine and on the other side of the river in Auburn was where I grew up. We still have families in the area and they are all physically safe but dealing with the aftermath of this mind numbing event. My wife has been glued to the computer scratching at every piece of information as it comes along. Some thing I was thinking, we grew up when there were 3 forms of information available for such tragic events. Tv, radio and newspapers. Today we have the computer with all its resources. The question I have “do you think it is better to have a limited amount of resources for information or an unlimited amount of resources? Michael

I sold furniture for 32 years. There are no truer words spoken. Michael

I’ve never stripped a feather. However I’ve forced wood into being an herb stripper. Does that count for any points? Michael

Brings back memories of lands we used to explore in our hormonal infused hay days. Only thing missing is the quarry to swim in. Michael

This is the view we woke up to every morning. It didn’t suck. Michael R. Earle

Ended the day with my Daughter landing an 80lb tarpon. These are by far the largest fish they have caught in their lives. The memory will live on. Michael

niverker, Son-in-law caught the first Tarpon and the only Barracuda of the day. we also caught a Horse Eyed Jack, a Trigger Fish and some Tuna. Michael

This was the start on an epic morning of fishing.

Ah yes…. But would our parents have sued the match manufacturer, the rope company, the wheel company and Acme Co? Just askin’. Michael

Now that is a worthy hike. Michael

I'm not sure "I'm sorry for your loss" are the words I am searching for... it is the best I can come up with though. This hits too close to home. Michael

The latest technique I’ve been showing her is how to see the picture when she takes it so there is no need for editing. Michael

Had an opportunity to take a charter trip with my oldest. She and I have a photo competition (we call it “I win!) and these are from that day. Can’t decide who won that day. Hers are the anchor and the reel. Michael

Had an opportunity to fish with my oldest/business partner. Even though there is just a couple years between these two adventures, the smile hasn’t changed. Michael