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cooperhawk
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by cooperhawk » Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:41 am
we haven't been there in a while, but I also love the area.
We stayed a a campground right in Rapid City. Took day trips from there.
Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Devil's Tower, Wall Drug, Bad Lands, and of course,
Custer park.

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BigAl52
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by BigAl52 » Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:53 am
Hatchdog wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:01 am
brm4450 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:13 am
I grew around Hill City SD and I agree it was the warmest part of the state during the winter. But we got a lot of snow, I remember Friday the 13th in June and we got 10 inches of snow, a few Memorial Days with snow and. Mother’s Day we got 20 inches of snow and few October blizzards. Temps could be mild in winter and I think be a great place to retire if you have a snow blower.

Great sales pitch to potential retirees, “great place to retire if you have a snow blower”. That’s an instant classic, love it!
Yep, I could do fine in the Hill City area. I have a nice line-up of snow management equipment. In all seriousness however I will start watching the Hill City area. We were absolutely floored with the beauty of the area and the people we ran across were great. I’m wondering if it’s somewhat off the radar of the big city migration we are seeing in our area. Love your Governor!
The wife and I have talked about moving also but cant decide. Our home in Colorado is paid for and worth more than I ever thought it would be. I hate the political climate in Colorado but it is what it is. I like Texas but I have roots in AZ as well. Wife likes the water I like the dryer climate in AZ. Blue sky here in NM today currently 51 degrees after an overnight low of 41.
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cooperhawk
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by cooperhawk » Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:55 am
For my wife it's not the climate, it's where the Grand Kids are. Period!
I'm stuck.

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JEBar
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by JEBar » Thu Mar 11, 2021 12:00 pm
cooperhawk wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:55 am
For my wife it's not the climate, it's where the Grand Kids are. Period!
I'm stuck.

UNDERSTOOD .... and Period! means just that

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by Shakey Jake » Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:07 pm
Was about 70° this morning walking the dogs. Right now it's 81°. Had eggs, bacon, toast and coffee this morning. Also had my Moh's surgery this morning to remove a skin cancer. Don't know what it looks like underneath as I'm not supposed to take this bandage off until tomorrow.
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Grunt67
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by Grunt67 » Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:15 pm
Jake, it's anybody's guess what it'll look like. My first thought was a little incision about the size if my fingernail. After I got a good look at it, it is about 2" long. Don't know how deep she dug. Main thing is to get it all. I won't know that for another week.
Fingers, toes, eyes crossed for both of us. Hang tough bud.
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by Grunt67 » Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:18 pm
Getting ready for when I get the use of my left arm again. Got both chainsaws out today, gas, oil, bar nose. Both cranked right up.
Now to get this 5 lb. weight limit off my left arm...........
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cooperhawk
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by cooperhawk » Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:09 pm
Shakey Jake wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:07 pm
Don't know what it looks like underneath as I'm not supposed to take this bandage off until tomorrow.
Jake
Man Jake, you need to wear your Jake hat for a while.

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Ozarkwoodswalker
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by Ozarkwoodswalker » Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:34 am
Coffee up folks and make a run at another say just to see what happens...
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cooperhawk
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by cooperhawk » Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:05 am
29 with clear skies and no wind. Supposed to be 65 tomorrow and a chance of snow by Tuesday.
Folgers and Oat cereal.
Shop work today.
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by brm4450 » Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:54 am
Sunny today, currently it’s 18, expected high of 48. Everybody have a great day!
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by JEBar » Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:31 am
its an overcast morning that has already reached 69 on its way to 77 later today .... it showing a 24% chance of rain and all 24% of it is falling right now ..

.. that said, my bet is it will only settle the dust for a little while .... eggs, sausage, sliced tomato and Folgers .... watching "Hangman's Knot" made in 1952 staring Randolph Scott and Donna Reed
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by Vaquero » Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:38 am
Morning, another cloudy day here and looks like some rain later.
I think I will jump on the mower and buzz the back yard this morn, I never got a round to it yesterday.
It's 63° at the moment, might make 70 later.
RP
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by Hatchdog » Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:50 am
21 heading to 52 today. I like that our high temp is creeping up but the low is staying at a consistent 21. Come on spring! Beautiful blue skies with winds to 4 mph forecast so it’s back to burning today.
Got a guy coming over today to spray the house for bugs and since I’m out of cash for a tip I’m heading up to Deer Park to hit the ATM. Which is located in the same parking lot of a local chain of burger joints called Zips. They serve breakfast and have a fantastic breakfast sandwich, puts a Mickey D’ sandwich to shame. So, being as I’m right there, well you know......

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BigAl52
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by BigAl52 » Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:25 am
Vaquero wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:38 am
Morning, another cloudy day here and looks like some rain later.
I think I will jump on the mower and buzz the back yard this morn, I never got a round to it yesterday.
It's 63° at the moment, might make 70 later.
RP
Hey Randy when you get done mowing here is one for ya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7DniRWRA7s
It was 37 this am and headed for 60's today. Supposed to be windy. At least it isnt snowing. Colder tomorrow and Sundie
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by Vaquero » Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:34 am
BigAl52 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:25 am
Vaquero wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 9:38 am
Morning, another cloudy day here and looks like some rain later.
I think I will jump on the mower and buzz the back yard this morn, I never got a round to it yesterday.
It's 63° at the moment, might make 70 later.
RP
Hey Randy when you get done mowing here is one for ya
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7DniRWRA7s
It was 37 this am and headed for 60's today. Supposed to be windy. At least it isnt snowing. Colder tomorrow and Sundie
Oh yeah.

Now for the yard. Later.
RP
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by Grunt67 » Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:53 am
Yeah, I could dance with that. LOL. Have fun in the yard,.
67 here, now, very cloudy, again. No wind.
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by Shakey Jake » Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:53 pm
Way past morning but it was in the low 70's. Currently 83°. Quite a stark difference from a month ago.
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by Vaquero » Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:54 am
Morning, mid 50's and rain here this morn, but
I won't let that stop me from trying out a test load for the Axis 223 later on this morn.
From the back porch, only 50 yards, but it'll give me an idea.
RP
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by cooperhawk » Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:36 am
35 and going for a high in the low sixties. Bright sun and little wind.
We could get some snow Sunday night into Monday morning. It is still March.
Folgers and Parnell's Old Folks Sausage with toast and jelly.
Got some shop work to do today but will try to work outside as well.
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