Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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Prayer by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Ephesians 1:17
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:”
Good morning, dear Mo.
Amen.
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thinkin of my Babe today
she is still part of me
forever
Always Remember Us This Way
sometimes i cant just stop thinking about her
You know bet
What’s crazy
I have most of that stuff she wore around her neck
I gave all of them lil thingy
things to her
What I’m thinkin bout is all the little things I gave her
As little gifts
She saved them
She kept them
She put them in a special spot , and I still will keep them in those special places she kept them
All my memories
Of her
My Babe
……. 🥀 , 🌹
-💖
Molonlabe, I really do know how you feel. I lost my special person too. You may be seeing her again soon. In the meantime she is part of you, and always will be. What a gift from God.
Its a lovely photograph. Honest and warm.
I’m sitting beside you, Mo💕 as she is in spirit and in memories which I know are as fresh as she is in this beautiful picture of the two of you.
When I read your words and look at all the beautiful contributions which you have brought to us, I see not only you but her, your Babe. Your separation is not permanent, dearest friend. She has just gone ahead. And I know you’ll grieve for her always until your roads meet again.
And I know these words bring no comfort. But I truly believe her spirit has never left your side, Mo. The song is beautiful. And perfect. I’ll keep her precious soul and you in prayer today. I’m feeling your missing, my brother. I adore this picture and I am so glad you posted it once more…love you 💕🕊🍀
(…and no…it’s not crazy😘)
but why
dear friend
why
why do i cry
why do i still cry
for her
you and duchess and all my friends here
have filled a spot
but its not
the same
but its good friend
thanks
☘ ☘ ☘
Let It Be – The Beatles – Cover by Emily
i need to
let it be
I know it’s not the same, Mo. I do, please believe me. It shouldn’t be the same. Would I that I had the words to magically make it easier. But that comfort can come only from the Holy Spirit, and that is what I pray for you always… but especially on days like this when the pain becomes unbearable. I am so sorry, much loved friend. Lean on us today and know you are surrounded by those who understand your grief and wrap you in compassionate arms. I do pray mightily that our Father Who is with you always will give your heart and spirit rest, dear friend 💕🍀🕊
Rejoice in knowing you’ve led a life that others only dream about
Yes sir. Not everyone finds the one to travel this life with.
^^^^ truth
Molon, interrupting here — I’m terribly sorry about your deep grief. My heart aches with yours right now.
And my words will not comfort.
Only the Lord can touch your broken heart and bind up your wounds.
I’m praying for that.
A long while ago, juststevie sent me this link to an old hymn. The lyrics are full of grace and truth:
🥹
Molon, grieving is healing, as God intended. Each person grieves differently. He will help you every step of the way – no matter how long.
Keep your eyes on Jesus. He will mercifully lead you to better days …
You still cry
because what you had
was pure
and there is so little
pure
anymore
this place is but
a passing fancy
an intellectual and Spiritual
workout
where we pursue and yield to
our Divine Purpose
the Work
our God
created us for
Peace friend
Peace, Love and Warmth
to you
We are here.
Trust and Loyalty, Molon. Put those together and you get lasting love. Good on you, my friend. 🙂
I trusted her
always
I was loyal to her
always
☘
you said something Garrison
you called me – your friend
a word , do i deserve
you post your songs
i follow along
but do i take the time
to say im fine
do i take the time
and take it slow
and come
and say hello
do i come on each morning
and say hello
sometimes i dont have the time
to say hello
and yet
you call me friend
thank you friend
trust and loyalty
to the end
friend
🙂
💕💕💕
What a beautiful sentiment, Molon. And yes, we may all lay claim to the best memories of our lives … the best images … the most youthful vigor. I believe we are resurrected in THOSE bodies for eternity. The fabulously creative and wide-ranging music we post here was mostly created during those times in the Artists lives. There is a hopefulness, a longing, and youthful despair in that music. And most of all … there is LOVE.
That’s who we are as a spiritual people. And during those young years of our lives we are searching for our own meaning … which can only be found in The God of the Universe … who Loved us First and never stops loving. To have found that kind of Love in a beautiful woman is a rare thing. You have been Blessed beyond measure … and you are STILL feeling that blessing today. Never let go of that image and feeling. Because it is pure. It is the most REAL expression of God’s love you will ever feel as an earthbound human.
Thanks for sharing all you do.
friends… IMHO… Molonlabe
we don’t keep count
some days are chattier than others
some we just are wallflowers
all is okay
and if it’s not?
As Dr. Seuss would say:
“Those that matter don’t mind… and those that mind don’t matter.”
ANGEL OF GOD
Angel of God come visit with me
For lost and lonely I seem to be
Left alone without the love of my life
She was my joy – she was my wife
My heart hurts my head is pounding
My internal screams have no sounding
Emotionally exhausted I fall asleep
The pain is constant and oh so deep
Thank You, Lord, for music that soothes
It comforts and calms my soul it moves
My daily companion it has become
To its rhythm and cadence therefrom
I reach out to My Angel to lift me up
Steer me toward the blessing cup
This emptiness just will not go away
I need some semblance of her today
Send me a memory and make me smile
Give me the joy of her presence for awhile
Let me feel the warmth of her arms around
An expression of her love overtly abound
Help me feel grateful for the many years
Through the laughter, trials, and the tears
Through the challenges and the struggles
Accompanied by smooches and huggles
Help me to find happy once again
Even for a moment beyond the pain
Help me recall her spirit is alive
She can help me to revive and to thrive
It is as if she is still here by my side
Odd is it not from her I cannot hide
I can envision her face her surprise
As I stumble, fall, and then, arise
Oh, Lord, I do miss her so
Without her I have lost my mojo
I am clumsy I have lost my footing
Oh, the things I do to keep from looking
I shower I eat I dress and I work
Mechanically now I see her smirk
The joy in my life is nonexistent
The flow in my life is inconsistent
Ah but now that you are finally here
I can feel your spirit my lovely dear
You comfort me like no other can
Just as you did when our life began
D01: 10/24/2022
Molonlabe,
I am so blessed to hear the stories of true and enduring love here on the Tree. It is a rare and beautiful gift. How long were you married and you had two daughters, right? Am I correct from the stories I’ve seen through here?
I bet, just from the pictures of your land and plants and animals, that you had quite the adventure!
I like to imagine our dearly transitioned loves helping Jesus to prepare our homecoming once our race is won. I get a giggle once in a while at the fun things I think they’re up to.
Like my friend who died of cancer, in the Throne Room of God, petitioning him for BABIES for her children. Handed them out like hot cakes. One to her very special and beloved barren daughter, who medically was never supposed to have children. Gifted with a daughter of her own well into her forties. What miracles!
Everytime we see the sky in brilliant Greek blue, we think of our dear friend, Kristine.
I envy you for being there … I was a Junior in HS … a very good year for me. Very, very, good.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
The 50th Psalm
Septuagint
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
Amen🙏🏻 Amen🕊
VOCES8: Sicut Cervus
Palestine
So sorry, friends. Palestrina…
Dyslexia is catchin’ . . . all your 6’s just turned into 9’s. 🙂
Autocorrect actually😠…and my early morning failure to proof before I hit “send”.😉
From Small Compline
Rejoice Virgin Theotokos, Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. (Thrice)
Tursday of the Twelfth Week after Pentecost
Dormition Fast continues
Holy Virgin Martyr Susanna of Rome and those with her (+ 295)
Holy Martyr Evplos the Deacon of Catania in Sicily (+ 305)
Several more Saints and Holy Martyrs are honored today.
August 11th – Patristic Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church
August 24th – civil or commercial calendar
Saints of God pray for us!
Numerous Prayers for various circumstances and situations in life.
http://www.saintgregoryoutreach.org
Amen, Amen, AMEN🙏🏻
From Morning Prayers
Of a sudden the Judge shall come and the deeds of each shall be laid bare. But let us cry out with fear in the midst of the night: Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God. Through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.
Amen🙏🏻
In honor of the headline SD posted below. And BTW … this is much more than a novelty song … it is great music performed brilliantly by those young Scots. Nice to see the birds dancing to it 🤗
And while we’re on Gerry Rafferty … we might listen to Fil (always spot on analysis of the music) break down the sound. For me the sax playing is pedestrian and screeching loud … far too “smooth jazz” for my liking and Fil gets the guitar solo dead on .., it’s simply dreadful. And as Fil says “it’s a square peg in a round hole on this song”
But what makes me like this song? The smooth, sweet, voice of Gerry Rafferty as a stark (and welcome) respite from the noisy bits. And his story-telling. Oh how wonderful. I could listen to Jerry put me to sleep singing the yellow pages
And while we’re on Scottish voices … there is none better than the GREAT Rod Stewart. BTW this song is 100% autobiographical… about a middle aged woman who took a “liking” to Rod while he was hustling pool in Spain. The record label originally trashed this #1 hit by saying it was; too long, too risqué, too “story-telling”, too boring. Hint: shut up and leave it to the Artists
There’s no shortage of great Scottish voices in the 70’s …
average white band (hamish stuart)
Your kilt is showing
ad rem .. thank you !
and i always think of you now when i listen to this song .. ever since the story you told us about attending the same high school..
Still,to this day … I confuse The Turtles with The Lovin Spoonful … don’t ask me why … except I hear their music as really similar …
70’s funk was/still is… great dance music!Was up in my old stomping grounds last week for a cousins wedding…all my aunts and even my 77 year old uncle were out on the dance floor…tearing it up.They brought the kids up right…the youngins respect the old school sound and even like it!A great time had by all.Thanx for the great choice Annie! Casco 🙂 🙂 🙂
Wales
Good morning all
good morning monticello ♥️
Hey!
Good morning, Monticello!
I attended a wedding in West Seattle near Port Orchard. Very modest lawn wedding with a tent set up. Costco cake instead of a costly wedding cake (which was delicious, I might add – who needs expensive???) The meals were cold cut trays and plastic trash cans were filled with ice and drinks.
For entertainment? Heart!!!! Was the funnest wedding I ever attended – and does anyone remember what cake they ate at a wedding or the poached salmon? Like almost never, right?
Just keep it simple and throw all the money at the band!!!
Good morning JWoo!
Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd
….And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me son, if you can?
Forget your lust for the rich man’s gold
All that you need is in your soul
And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
Simple = Peaceful
Another tremendous song that the music Producer, and the music label rejected at first as “too slow”, “too schmaltzy” … a waste of lp time. Well, Ronnie was having none of it and demanded the song be on the lp
Mornin’ ‘Woo, darlin. Hope you and your youngun’ have a smooth and peaceful day . . 🙂
OK … I admit it … I’m still in love with 1977 Ann Wilson. Oh my, what a heart-melter. Love her bangs, and her Renaissance Faire outfit! Man would I like to sack and pillage her village! Sorry … that’s not very Christian of me … but I’m still working on that after 67 years … What a cutie in her day
I always thought Nancy was the hottie.
And of course my personal obsession with Donovan needs exposure. I believe he is one of the most amazing talents of the hippie folk-rock era. Remember he was a key figure attending the Beatles Ashram in India where he wrote songs with George Harrison and John Lennon, Jimmy Page is said to have laid down the lead track on the psychadelic folk rock Hardy Gurdy Man. Donovan was/is a musical genius … and a man who never took fame too seriously.
Local Boy Choos Wood … haunting
I love this clip of Donovan and Bob Dylan sharing their songs with each other … amazing
l o v e donovan
Let’s toss a little Jeff Healey in the mix while we’re at it…..
That song permanently reminds me of “Reservoir Dogs”..
Is that the one with mr green, mr white, etc.?
Rafferty was a massive talent. Days Gone Down is my favorite.
So. There’s this 24 hours roadhouse restaurant on I-10 in Ft. Stocton. It’s right on the highway. It is the exact place described in Michaels’s song. I was right there at 5AM on one of *those* mornings . . . maybe he’d just left . . .
Good morning, Garrison.
Can’t be good if I am up at 2:26 am EST. Had to share, though, something that might give you a laugh.
Occasionally, I like a good latte. I try to be simple, so I purchase instant coffee and heat up some whole organic milk. It’s really decadent. I don’t add any sugar or flavorings, just the boldness of the instant coffee.
Trader Joes had a great 100% Columbian instant coffee, but sadly, like all else liberals touch – they discontinued it. They seem to knock off all the good stuff, like the Caramel Gelato Ice Cream, the seasonal Herbs de Provence which has sadly been missing in recent seasons, and various other little yummies that some terrible merchandiser takes off the market in a bid to make our lives miserable. They onboard gross plant-based fish options and meat replacement things. I don’t shop much at TJ’s anymore, though they do have the very best fresh cut flowers. (At least I hope they still do!)
Well, guess what I found? I found a Cafe Bustello Instant Espresso that I am looking forward to trying for my latte experiences. Apparently, Espresso is four times stronger than coffee. Let’s hope it doesn’t burn a hole in my tail end.
Maybe I will try it later this morning, since sleep seems to be off the table for me?
so many of the old stand-bys are disappearing from the shelves. I think it was garrison who reminded me of bustelo. I am never faithful to my coffee brands, but MUST have it in some form every day–even chicory. bustelo doesnt disappoint and Im fond of the bright packaging. happy latte, jwoo.
God morning to you linwik!
I am faithful to my brands, too. You love your Cafe du Monde! Yummmm.
We were so pleasantly surprised to find various brands of coffee including Cafe du Monde at a local Cost Plus. And because we love Cost Plus – we are watching to hope it does not close – like the unfortunate and lovely Tuesday Morning store adjacent to it. Those little novelty stores were always so great for gift-giving.
If I love this Espresso, I will run and purchase a few containers of it. So great for camping.
Mornin’ ‘Woo. Now that I’m an old retired fart, I can always take the time to brew a cup of “real” coffee . . . However, your description of instant with organic whole milk sounds great. Didn’t know they have Bustelo instant . . . I just finished my last can brewing this morning’s coffee. Time to go to HEB for some more. I think I’ll pick up a can of Bustelo Instant for coffee emergencies. Wonder if they have instant whole milk . . . 🙂 Be well, love. It’s always good to hear from you.
Would be interested to hear what you think of it. Now… disclaimer! I haven’t tried the Bustello Instant Espresso yet – but I bet it’s going to be good.
The latte is sooooo good. Would go excellent with your fav breakfast tacos and beans.
Now I’m hungry. Making kid a pot roast and mashed taters.
He put on good shows at CopperFest in Colorado 97 time frame.
Good morning Garrison.
Since you know West Texas…..ever been to the Cattleman’s restaurant just off I10 in Fabens,Tx?
Greatest steaks and gotta love their cole slaw with pineapple!
cole slaw with pineapple .. i don’t know about this ! crushed, tidbits , or ?
i want to try .
https://www.seductioninthekitchen.com/texas-slaw/
I love cole slaw on sammies and fish tacos… the pineapple slaw sounds yummy.
My favorite taqueria serves Community Coffee. It’s distinctively robust and perfect with breakfast tacos (goin’ there in a bit). I think it’s a close second to Bustelo.
Ha ha — I just mentioned your tacos up above. Killing me, Smallz. Will I EVER retire to a lifestyle of breakfast tacos and awesome coffee? Ya got the life, friend.
Actually, my west Texas geography is linked to I-10. That 5am stop was in Ft. Stockton (I think the restaurant is still there). It was exactly like Michael describes in his song. It was a similarly poignant time for me. I was returning home and really wasn’t sure how I’d be received. Fortunately, she understood . . . All was well. We always had trust and loyalty. That saved us then and many times in our 55 years together. I always think of that trip when I hear this song.
Fabens, Tx is about 212 miles west of Fort Stockton on Interstate 10 east of El Paso.
The Cattleman’s is north of I10 about a mile(?) and you can’t miss it.
This restaurant is very high quality, they raise their own beef, the primary ranch is The Flatiron I think.
That Community Coffee from Louisiana is very good, enjoy your day sir.
Not many restaurants serve really good coffee, preferring much cheaper stuff. My favorite taqueria is, of course, family owned (actually brother and sister). It’s the kind of place where good coffee just goes so well with really good tacos.
Nice pictures in this version.
Good morning, Garrison and good morning to everyone I in this full house of ours this CURSDAY morning💕
One more 💕
Best Buds! 🙂
I think so, too, my friend😌
Betsy: Hah! Love it.
I want to *boop* the nose! smooches furry friend. hugs to you, bets.
And back atcha, sweet sis 💕
Mornin’ Bet. Everytime I land on Cursday I’m reminded of how much we loved having a dog in our lives . . . and also how much I now miss having a dog in my life. Time will tell, I think. 🙂
We miss having one as well, Garrison. Very much…
that is so darn cute!
Never caught on, dunno why
I believe Tesla is coming out with that in 2025
Take me to your leader
Klaatu barada nikto
tough ol’ Clint is a cat guy
His son’s resemblance to his dad is remarkable! Wow.
I posted a video the other day of Hawaiian Pastor JD Farag giving an update about the blocking of shipping containers intended for the aide to Maui’s fire victims. Wonder if you saw it and wonder what you think of J.D. Farag? You don’t strike me as the overly religious type, Nim, but in this day and age – it is impossible not to see the evil in these actions.
Upon consideration, though, maybe it best not to upset you? I don’t want to do that. It’s a shock to one’s system to witness constant abuses to one’s community, brothers and sisters. I believe in God, Nim, and I’m looking forward to His Handling of these matters.
can you re-post the link, please? and tell me the time stamp where he makes that claim
I didn’t get to your link the other day and I just found him on youtube but the video I looked at (from 10 days ago) is 50 minutes long
containers would come into the port of Wailuku on the other side of the island, so there’s a bit of logistics to get stuff over to Lahaina, that’s something that has to be understood
poor logistics might easily be misconstrued as “blocking”
but I’ll have a look if you can give me a link and time stamp
Bible Prophecy (jdfarag.org)
8/20/2023 without worship music – start at 14:00
thanks
yeah, he starts with a text report from one individual that a container was sitting behind a church somewhere and then extrapolates that to “evil”
to judge further, I’d have to know which church and where … perhaps it’s at a church because that church has been chosen as a distribution point. but the distributing personnel haven’t gotten there yet
but I wouldn’t leap to “evil” without ruling out simple incompetence and stupidity …
there’s plenty of that to go around there on Maui, as exemplified by the guy whose emergency agency didn’t sound their emergency sirens in an emergency
basically, too little concrete information for me to judge … if there’s more, I’d be happy to look at it
and for context, the Maui War Memorial that’s mentioned is on the other side of the island. it’s been designated as the main collection point for donated goods … that then have to be trucked over to Lahaina around the south end of West Maui
https://goo.gl/maps/RxmbuALDi6J9Vpx87
and unashamed.
posted before but I love it
Did you know that they’re not making 12 inch rulers and longer?
good one, monticello
The first two videos are horse rescue videos. The third is one I have posted before but it’s so good I want to post it again. God bless all those who give of their time and assets to help horses in need.
Expand to full screen for a better picture.
WP’s
Mashed Potato Time
Dee Dee Sharp
But then ya gotta DO the mashed potato … potatoe if you’re Dan Quayle
Haven’t heard / watched the Mashed Potato song / dance directions in quite a while! 😍😎
The Wah Watusi
The Orions
Sam Cooke –
Another Saturday Night (Official Lyric Video)
But ya gotta admit … it works for Cat Stevens too
Well, then there is this one, for kicks and giggles:
There’s a Moon out Tonight
The Capris
Remember Then
Earls
average white band ( hamish stewart )
well.. that was a reply to you kenji ( scots) ..
but i put it in the wrong place ♥️
here is a favorite with hamish stuart (awb)
and paul ..
Lovely cover. Wait. Is it a cover if the author is singing?
Paul’s got a thing about Scotland?
Can’t remember when this much music, great music, was posted here–this could take me all day
My problem too! Headed back to the salt mine 🙁
At least you’re not working in a coal mine, going down down down …
(swoon) so luscious this morning, annie.
totally agree jwoo
As a kid, I was fascinated in the creativity of making her butt form the W. My brother had the album (still does!).
Blowin in the wind
Playin
24 August
Nicolas Léonard Sadi Carnot
(1796-1832)
French mechanical engineer and mathematician known as the “father of thermodynamics”, dies of cholera at 36
24 August
Henry J. Kaiser
(1882-1967)
American ship builder and industrialist (Liberty Ships, Jeep, Boulder/Hoover Dam; Kaiser Broadcasting), dies at 85
Half of everyone’s dads worked for Kaiser Industries in Oakland when I was a kid growing up in the East Bay. Uuuuge employer of Engineers and Accountants in the 1960’s East Bay
I think that there is free energy with the Carnot Cycle; just never got around to funding or working on the project.
24 August 2021 Charlie Watts, British rock and jazz drummer (Rolling Stones), dies at 80
Shelter
24 August 2020 Tony Colton [Chalk], British singer-songwriter, and record producer (Head, Hands, and Feet), dies of kidney failure at 68
I Stand Accused
24 August 1995 Gary Crosby, American singer (with Bing -“Play a Simple Melody”), and actor (The Bill Dana Show -“Eddie”; Mardi Gras), dies of lung cancer at 62
Hey Jude
24 August 1992 Larrie Londin [Ralph Gallant], American session drummer (Motown and Nashville), dies of a heart attack at 48
https://youtu.be/YAEy30e3Og024 August 1978 Louis Prima, American jazz and pop singer, trumpeter, and bandleader (“That Old Black Magic”; “Oh, Marie”), dies at 67
Just A Gigolo
RE: Larrie Londin…..drummer,
I like the explanation of knowing the rudiments. He says, “Well, you can’t hit a drum without knowing at least HALF a rudiment.”
For drummers, that’s a very good point. I’ve always viewed playing drums as variations of rudiments but never thought of wording it that way.
How did The Small Faces make such a bouncy commercial jingle of a song into a psychadelic masterpiece?
What was Itchykoo Park?
Ronnie Laine claims THIS SONG … God be in My Head was the musical inspiration for Itchykoo Park. Wow …
My comment in a song.
Hahahaha ha ha ha … Perfect! Yes … still got a few things right in their later years
Next time you’re getting badgered about your porterhouse steak, remind those vegetarian nazis that:
“Just because you can’t hear them, doesn’t mean that carrots don’t scream as they’re being yanked from the ground”
Is it strange that I actually feel bad for the baby carrot??
DD
nah, you’re just a caring and empathetic kinda guy, Dan
Crack me up
I’ve seen this many times, Dan. My reaction each time is the same as yours. These terrible days even images like this, meant for humour, bring others not funny at all. Blessings, my friend.
I recall reading a story many years ago – in the 1970’s – “Plants Are Like People” or “Plants Are People Too” – something like that – and the author said that in a murder case being prosecuted, the DA brought in the Philodendrons who were the only witnesses to the murder – they hooked up a very sensitive device that would show the reaction of the plants on a graph, I think it was a lie detector for the purpose of gauging reactions from the plants – when the defendant was brought into the courtroom, near the plants, they trembled like mad! It was then I realized the folly of being a vegetarian.
thx, suejeanne
and there’s recent research that large sections of forest canopy communicate within via their root network
🙂
Here at my Indiana home at 5:05 AM the temp is 74.5 deg and humidity is 94%. This is supposed to be the hottest day of the week and probably the hottest of the summer here. No outside work today for me. It’s the moisture that retains the heat and here it is helped by cloudy skies.
Nothing much to report as far as weather or tropical storms go. TS Franklin has cleared Espanola and remains a minimal TS. It will fight wind sheer coming out of the west for a couple days and then will most likely get organized and strengthen into a Major hurricane. Greatest threat to land is Bermuda which lies along the eastern edge of the hurricane centers warning cone. After it clears north of Bermuda all the models show it curving to the east into open waters. There it will eventually weaken and become a post tropical storm. The two invests east of Franklin are only going to be the concern of mariners.
With the African wave train shutting down for now the place to watch for storm developments that could possibly impact US shores is the Caribbean and Gulf. A couple of disturbances down there bear watching but nothing threatening developing as yet. East of Central America is an invest that is going to move north into the Gulf eventually that bears watching as is a disturbance in the SW Caribbean.
The dog days continue for those of us under the “heat dome” for the rest of the week. I Love how these weather people dig up such old terms and present them as if they are something new and ominous. Convective outlook shows slight centered over lake Erie again reaching to lake Ontario and back west across S. Michigan.
Now it’s back to bed for me.
Rah when did the Dust Bowl begin? About a hundred years ago?
Not rah but 1930 to 1040
https://www.history.com/topics/great-depression/dust-bowl
*1940 n0t 1040…..lol
Basically the 1930s. The height of it was 1934,35,36. Drought and summers hotter than anyone that did not live through it have experienced since then in the lower 48. 1936 was the hottest summer on record for the US. So hot that NOAA has altered their data in cooling the past to try and claim that 2021 was the hottest. No comparison. Almost 80% of the lower 48 was in drought in 1934.
People complaining about the smoke from Canadian fires this year have experienced nothing like those that lived through the dust storms of the mid 1930s did.
1936 remains the hottest summer on record for the US though NOAA has done their best to change the records by cooling the past to make more current summers seem relatively hotter.
Heat Of 1936 vs. 2023 | Real Climate Science
According to a documentary that Ken Burns did, it seemed to me that the “roots” of the Dust Bowl were in the 1920’s when there was a big push to grow wheat to send to Russia – there was at that time the development of machines for readying the ground on a massive scale across the vast grasslands to turn over that grass for planting crops – so there was all this overturned soil that had formerly been held down by the deeply-rooted grass – meanwhile, something happened to the farming economy – was it the banking industry hit by the early predations of the new Federal Reserve system (I am not sure if he mentioned the Federal Reserve) . . . but there were all these farms being lost as the “bottom fell out of the market” . . . and all that dust began to be seen and felt across the country.
My Mom was four years old in 1932 when her Uncle Pete orchestrated a Big Drive for her parents and Pete and his wife, her aunt Gertrude and my Mom to go see the folks in Wyoming and Nebraska . . . so one of the stops was at Torrington, Wyoming where Mom met a cousin about her age . . . she looked cared-for but as she was playing outside when they arrived, the little girl had a layer of dust, including her little dress which looked like a nice little homemade dress that was otherwise clean but had this gray-brown layer of dust.
Farming practices on the formally grass plains were the reason for the dust but would not have been a problem except for the multiyear drought and extreme heat. The 1930s were a time of weather extremes. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. In the lifespan of anyone alive today in the US at the time, it was a period of the worst weather in the lower 48. The 1950s was also a period of hot summers and cold winters and bad storms, but it did not reach the level of the 1930s. Contrary to the propaganda we see now, nothing in our weather this century comes close to either of those periods.
Amen brother … or sister ?
Mornin’ all!
lolz
Compassion by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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The Our Father
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
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compassion
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friends
stop for one moment
think of someone else
besides yourselves
think
be kind
I’ve been doing just that, my friend…there are so many. People I know and those I do not. As has been said, when you can be anything in this ole world, be kind. You never know whose burdens might be lightened for your having been so 🕊💕
Molon, i have to laugh or I will cry.
mornin WeeWeed
Covids where they be goin
soon
not yet but soon
they will do anything
to stop Trump
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. – John 17:17
On October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany, a professor of moral theology at the University was posting a listing of 95 theses he called “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” to the door of the cathedral. Five years earlier, at his promotion to doctorate, Martin Luther swore on an open Bible to teach only true doctrine.
Through his studies, he came to realize that the salvation of humankind is in Jesus Christ alone and that any indulgence from God was not something to be bought or sold but something that came as a person received salvation in Christ and committed to serving the Lord.
His words, “sola fide, sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia,” – through Faith alone, by Scripture alone, in Christ alone, and by Grace alone – summarized what began the Great Reformation of the 16th century.
When Jesus prayed that His followers would be sanctified in the truth, He was seeking their holiness in all areas of human life and activity. Martin Luther later wrote, “The Word of God is the greatest, most necessary, most important thing in Christendom.”
Writing lyrics for the famous Reformation hymn, “A Mighty Fortress,” Luther penned, “God’s truth abideth still. His kingdom is forever.”
The truth of God’s Word is the foundation on which you stand in faith. It is the only sure thing in the midst of a world in turmoil. Pray that truth would triumph in the halls of power in Washington, by God’s grace.
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From 2021…no words, and I’ve tried.
And Obama used the occasion to remind American Christians to … “get off our high horse”. Hey Obama! It’s not a “high horse” … it’s the TRUTH … it just looks like a high horse from your subterranean vantage point.
Hi Betsy,
Says it all doesn’t it?
Gee, if Luther had sworn on the Pope to only teach approved doctrine, we would have never had Protestantism.
Boy that Bible has surely been a disruptive thing.
August 24
MORNING
I know their sorrows. Exo. 3:7
A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isa. 53:3
Touched with the feeling of our infirmities. Heb. 4:15
Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. Matt. 8:17
Jesus … being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well. John 4:6
When Jesus … saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. John 11:33
Jesus wept. John 11:35
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Heb. 2:18
He hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth; to hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death. Psa. 102:19, 20
He knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. Psa. 142:3
He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Zech. 2:8
In all their affliction he was afflicted; and the angel of his presence saved them. Isa. 63:9
EVENING
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day. John 9:4
The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Prov. 13:4
He that watereth shall be watered. Prov. 11:25
My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest: behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. John 4:34, 35
The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard. Matt. 20:1, 2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season. II Tim. 4:2
Occupy till I come. Luke 19:13
I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. I Cor. 15:10
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Heavenly Father, thank you for another chance to do the right thing. Please Bless and Protect President Trump, please guide your servants with your Strength and Wisdom, please help us deliver this Nation from evil, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
another day. another chance. may I be worthy.
nice article on those search dogs in Lahaina … talks about their booties and that they get injured regardless
In Lahaina’s torched rubble, a morbid task falls to tireless L.A. cadaver dogs
Nick Bartel of the L.A. County Fire Department’s search and rescue unit rewards his cadaver dog, Six, with play time.
First, it’s brutally hot; the tropical sun beats down on Prentiss’ thick, dark fur without remorse. The same goes for the other three dogs here with the L.A. County search-and-rescue team, all of whom happen to be black labs.
The dogs work in tag teams. Each can go only 15 to 20 minutes in the heat before they have to let their partner take over and retreat to the team truck, where the air conditioner is running full blast.
“They don’t get tired, they get hot,” said firefighter Nick Bartel, one of the handlers.
Then there’s the blistering pavement. The fire transformed most sources of shade — bushes, trees, buildings — to ash, so there’s little escape from the glaring sun.
In the afternoon, the asphalt can exceed 150 degrees, Bartel said.
That’s why the boots must stay on.
Trouble is, most of the footwear made for dogs isn’t really designed for scouring scorched earth after a catastrophe. They’re “booties” meant for “nice leisurely walks,” Bartel said.
“We’re putting them to the test and blowing through them pretty quickly,” Bartel said.
That’s where the duct tape comes in, lots of it. Since the booties cover only the paws, the handlers have to wrap the tape higher and higher up the dogs’ legs. They need the extra protection because the piles of ash can be several feet deep, and sometimes all that’s left of multi-story buildings after the 1,000-degree fire roared through.
When the dogs plunge into those ash piles, they can land on buried, still blazing embers.
But these dogs, almost all of whom were selected from high-energy hunting breeds and have off-the-charts prey drive, don’t let pain stop them. Sometimes they don’t even yelp.
“They just want to work, and it’s not until you get them back to the truck that you realize they’re injured,” Bartel said.
The long, hot days and danger are worth it when the dogs detect someone, said firefighter Eddie Ruiz, another handler.
His dog, Harper, was the first on the L.A. team to make a find: a 4-inch fragment of bone buried in the charred maze of a junkyard. A group of homeless people had sought shelter there, Ruiz said.
A terrifying end to a hard life.
Here is a beautiful tribute song to Lahaina by Jimmy Levy.
I consider him to be the most talented singer of Gen Z, he is about 25 years old.
Thank you appeal, that’s a good song.
Good stuff.
thx, Appeal … very nice
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Thanks for the warning 🙂
St. Peter, after his delivery from prison by the angel by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
The Little Knitter by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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Hello molon – I LOVE this pic and Morning Breakfast one. Artist is fantastic! The neutral colors, chipped column, fly-away hair, even dirty bare feet. Love all the simplicity …
Thanks.
ps: left you comment this morn to your last nite post to bodinator.
Even when depicted with dirty feet, disheveled clothing, boyish looks, and apparent poverty … there is nothing more beautiful than a young girl. God made it so. Hence we need to protect and keep our little girl’s innocence and beauty from the vipers den of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. With every last fiber of our being! Thank you, and God’s blessings to every parent who tells their local school boards where to shove their “gender reassignment” mutilation of our children right back into Satan’s den of darkness.
In total agreement, Kenji.
My two granddaughters, age 20 and almost 8, are in my daily prayers.
I know the devil and the world desire to have them. My grandsons, too.
But, the girls need extra protection.
My heart and prayers are for all precious young children across this land.
And especially for those who have very little support from their caregivers – whoever they are.
🙏🏻🙏🏻
Morning Breakfast by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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Good morning Treepers
Morning, Mo. Lovely.
Something bucolic to go with…
Serenade in A minor
Ralph Vaughan Williams
☘️☘️☘️ mornin Betsy
☘️ I was feelin lonely
But I had friends
Showed up
This butter buddy came and said hi
You did too
Hi buddy
Message to you, dear friend, way above from the depths of my heart.
This is why when I’m feeling low, this place lifts my spirits. Friends who are family. A true place of refuge. I am so grateful for you😘
we all file in here for the same reason–heads bowed, voices raised. a blessing from above.
We do, linwik. How right you are🙏🏻
Whoa!
Good afternoon,.
Your garden is a delight. Love the yellows, wish I had your green thumb, I do my best. lol
Cheer up buttercup. 🌻 🌹 🌻
We had the most beautiful garden in rainy Wales. Now we’re in Texas. We’ve tried to replicate it according to the conditions. And we succeeded!! Until the deadly freeze almost three years ago. What we had left has been burned to a crisp by the unrelenting temperatures.
Love seeing Mo’s beautiful green garden and everything he lovingly tends and the life in it. A little bit of heaven.
Les Enfants a L’Agneau by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
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Hallelujah – Lucy Thomas
Idyll by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
You Raise Me Up – Sister Duet – Lucy & Martha Thomas
Verse of the Day for Thursday, August 24, 2023
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“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.”
Matthew 20:16 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered !!!
Good morning, dear sis💕 In these days of uncertainty and existential threats by evil forces, I am grateful that we are never alone as we each one fight our individual battles.
This little chap is a blue tit. We would open the Dutch door of our much missed Welsh home and see so many in the tree which grew right outside. Sweet little feathered friends which never failed to uplift our spirits. Blessed be your new day, dear friend 🕊😘
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen.
BE MY VOICE
JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN
CHILD NOT CHOICE
Saint Michael Defeating Satan by Luca Giordano
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Divine Power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
AMEN
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER
WE WILL REJOICE
Evil permeates our world today
Spiritual warfare keeps it at bay
Armored up we swiftly draw our swords
The Sword of the Spirit over them lords
A brutal battle we must never quit
We must pray unceasingly ere to wit
We must call on God’s Army of Angels
His Warring Angels are never strangers
They have attacked Creation mercilessly
They have killed and destroyed pervasively
They have committed sin ad nauseam
Mocked dishonored and ad disesteem
There is a sense we are winning this war
Control of our world will be nevermore
In this Great Year of the Jubilee
We will celebrate and we will be free
God has a plan no man put asunder
His power and might will be like thunder
At the sound of the Trumpet be ready
As God sets the world aright and steady
We will prevail against this evil so vile
If we just stand strong hold on for a while
It is God that girdeth with saving strength
In our defense He will go to great length
When will it end this battle of wits
When will we see the blessing that fits
When will we rejoice like never before
When His Victory reigns He will restore
D01: 08/24/2023
Today is the nadir of our moribund Republic which was founded long ago with Almighty God at the center.
This poem is perfect for the day, duchess, as evil foolishly believes it has triumphed in the spiritual war which is raging in the heavens and here.
All our prayers are needed today especially for the one man who could have had an easy life but who chose to put everything on the line for this country and us.
As we continue to stand and be fortified by his example, Dear Lord, we beseech You to give him and us the strength to remain standing and not weaken against our enemies who seek to destroy all that is right and good. In You only do we place our faith, our trust, and our hope. Amen🙏🏻🕊
Amen goes right there, Bet !!! ❤️
HAVE A BERRY BLESSED AFTERNOON !!! ❤️💙💜
Songs of Spring by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Lucy Thomas
i still miss my Babe
Sooner or later, we all run out of strength; human frailty takes over.
God asks us to simply bring it to Him. Whatever your “it” may be.
Tell Him all about “it.” He knows anyway.
Then, He will make you strong again — in your heart, mind, and spirit.
You may have to “wait” a bit, but God is always on time.
It’s true, friends …
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10
Good day Miss Della
Appropriate after yesterday.
Same for you, Monti!
Asking the Lord to strengthen you today…
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Good morning, dear Della😘
Yes it is true. Absolutely true. And in that moment when I’ve literally physically felt that exhaustion I have found it is palpable. I’m sure everyone has experienced them.
And that is when I remember CS Lewis writing that it is at those moments when we have to turn everything over to God, offload our burdens, and with faith in earnest prayer strengthen our trust and patience in saying, “I can’t do this. You must.”
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Innocence by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
ENNIO MORRICONE
not presidential so sharing here.
Garland Nixon, a left-leaning you tube, twitter social media personality, often a guest on The Duran shows, just had the most epic meltdown against twitter since he’s paying for a verified account and cannot access it because according to twitter’s censors he’s not the verified person. An account he has had for 14 years.
He is going to sue twitter and is thinking of class-actioning it since people pay for that verification, and this may be one of those tools that people of all political viewpoints could unite and band together to do something positive.
here’s his 1 hour talk-fest about what he has been going through and appeal to have people share the video to Elon among other things; titled “Has Elon Musk Failed – Blatant Twitter Censorship – Verification Exposed as a Fraud” :
Maternal Admiration by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Andy Grammer – Joy
The expressions on both faces is perfect…just perfect💕
☘️☘️☘️ end of my dock
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Sittin on the end of my dock
Have a good day friends
Chilling and contemplating life … sounds good to me 😊💦🥤
my nephew lived along the water of Tampa Bay … I schooled him not to go cannon-balling off the docs because there might be bull sharks waiting for a splash
Eric West is a local realtor in Maui – my Mom and I discovered his videos a few years ago when Mom was telling me about the phenomenon of the green light that you can see at certain times –
we found a video on YouTube with Eric West discussing the green light and then we started watching all of his videos – my Mom and stepdad loved Hawaii and especially loved Maui, she said that was a place where she could see herself going to live for the rest of her days and not ever returning to the Mainland . . . so she had really enjoyed watching Eric going around on his One-Wheel rambling all over West Maui.
Then during the Covid impact on the tourism industry there, he was part of raising money to help fund the food bank – they also had flooding and he reported on that – he is a realtor but he is a local, married with four sons – he is not a realtor there to help in a land grab but working to help people.
On the newest video, he goes down a checklist of the latest, “Where are the children” – he first delves into why did they in January make the Chief of Police ALSO the Coroner? That is a massive conflict of interest. Of course, there is also the question of how in the heck did John Pelletier ever become the Chief of Police of Maui when he was formerly the Incident Commander in Las Vegas for that horrific shooting – so Maui was talking about transparency as so important but THAT guy got hired?
Also, no one is getting help from the Red Cross – they are a scam operation basically.
There is still no “connectivity” on Maui, no Internet – Eric only manages to connect due to Starlinks sent by Elon Musk. So many people lost their computers and everything else they had so the procedure of applying for Joe Biden’s $700 is basically a horrible joke because first you have to apply for it ONLINE.
You can find Eric’s videos on YouTube, type in “Hawaii Real Estate”. With other people in Maui he has formed an organization: MauiLFG.org where people wanting to donate can go and they are matching up people with direct contributions.
He also asked about the wealthy celebrities who have enjoyed Maui over generations to please get the word out.
Also, the PGA – many people on Maui have been volunteers for PGA events over the years – where is the PGA? Can someone get in touch with the PGA?
Good post suejeanne. Thanks for info.
one other thing I heard is that residential zoned parcels can only change to commercial upon a ‘natural disaster’.
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I’m thinkin
I may remove this tree
It’s in my way
In the way of what I’m lookin at
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Maybe I just need to change the way I look at it
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What you lookin at friend
Look up
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1968 Ford Mustang!
Love it, I think I have room for Sally in my garage. If not, I’ll make room. lol
😂🤣😂
YOUR ENEMIES’ HAVE DREADED THIS DAY
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