Afternoon all. Shopping has been done, swimming back-stroked (1650 yards today) and water is on for about 50 minutes just so the pipes get some practice. The King of Burgers will provide the evening repast, then back to using the kitchen for the rest of the week.
Got a nice little gift from the State of Ali-bama, an extra $150, apparently they had tax money from 2021 left over so they are giving it back (according to an article I just read, it is:
Would rather they spent it where it was needed, on Education (we’re still 48th/49th in state rankings for a lot of things), but I’ll find some use for it.
Still got my fingers crossed for you, Niner. And I’ll do my best to trip up Murphy if he appears…
Herald, nice to see you around and doing better, No more injuries!!
JtC, have you ever taken GG to a groomer to have her paws shaved? If you lived about 2000 miles closer to Niagara Falls, I’d suggest taking GG to see the “Girl With the Dogs” groomer (You Tube star and she also grooms cats). Sure GG would be a You Tube sensation… 
Real Fish, sorry to hear about your ‘bonus sister’; hope her insurance was up to date.
Dicey, stay dry.
Oopsie, glad that you could check in, this time of year can be hectic, as you have noted. Good luck on the Xmas gifts.
OK, time to shut the water back off. All y’all take care.