The Coffee House

[smoke665]

Had a visitor this morning just before lunch. Outside working and looked up to see a large doe, just standing there watching me. I've kind of missed their visits the last few months, so glad to see her. There was a time when we had a couple that lived on the property year round, every year they'd bring the babies up to the front yard to show them off. In the fall, herds would move through with as many as a dozen or more, they could be a little destructive to trees, but for some reason they all disappeared for several months.

 

[SquarePeg51]

Had a visitor this morning just before lunch. Outside working and looked up to see a large doe, just standing there watching me. I've kind of missed their visits the last few months, so glad to see her. There was a time when we had a couple that lived on the property year round, every year they'd bring the babies up to the front yard to show them off. In the fall, herds would move through with as many as a dozen or more, they could be a little destructive to trees, but for some reason they all disappeared for several months.

Maybe a predator moved in but has now moved on.

 

[jcdeboever]

Congrats, Red Sox!

Does this mean baseball is over now???

It's never over.

 

[jcdeboever]

Had a visitor this morning just before lunch. Outside working and looked up to see a large doe, just standing there watching me. I've kind of missed their visits the last few months, so glad to see her. There was a time when we had a couple that lived on the property year round, every year they'd bring the babies up to the front yard to show them off. In the fall, herds would move through with as many as a dozen or more, they could be a little destructive to trees, but for some reason they all disappeared for several months.

Have you changed from your old spice aftershave?

 

[waday]

@snowbear , what are your thoughts on the new season of Doctor Who?

First, I'll just say that, IMO, Jodie Whittaker fits right in as the Doctor. She's great.

I'll put my thoughts on the last three episodes in a spoiler just in case you haven't seen them and because of River Song

Spoiler: Thoughts/Possible Spoilers

The first episode seemed very Doctor Who. I was happy. It had everything it needed, for me anyways, including an alien, action, humorous back and forth between the Doctor and the villain, etc.

The second episode was good, but it was very reminiscent of Timeless. Not sure if you've watched that show or not, but it was way, way too close to that. I mean, I liked it, but it felt like a Timeless episode. The wife and I are big Timeless fans, as well, so it was an easy spot. I get that shows can be similar, but that was way too close.

The third episode now, I'm kinda scratching my head. There wasn't anything "alien" about the arachnids. Yes, they were big and scary, but it wasn't alien. And, the way it ended, a "natural" death being trapped in a room and forced to starve to death? That doesn't seem humane at all...

So, trying to figure out if this show is morphing into a generic Sci-Fi (with the same "meh" writing) rather than being the classic Doctor Who that I love. I guess I need to keep watching and not freak out just yet.

I read an article before the series started that indicated that we should expect a new Doctor Who, and that we likely wouldn't see any of the previous villains. So, no Daleks, no Cybermen, etc. If true, that's disappointing to me. I'm hoping that they don't completely remove all previous Doctor Who characters in an attempt to "reinvent" the show with a female Doctor. IMO, they don't need to do that, because Jodie Whittaker is a great Doctor.

 

[Fujidave]

@snowbear , what are your thoughts on the new season of Doctor Who?

First, I'll just say that, IMO, Jodie Whittaker fits right in as the Doctor. She's great.

I'll put my thoughts on the last three episodes in a spoiler just in case you haven't seen them and because of River Song

Spoiler: Thoughts/Possible Spoilers

The first episode seemed very Doctor Who. I was happy. It had everything it needed, for me anyways, including an alien, action, humorous back and forth between the Doctor and the villain, etc.

The second episode was good, but it was very reminiscent of Timeless. Not sure if you've watched that show or not, but it was way, way too close to that. I mean, I liked it, but it felt like a Timeless episode. The wife and I are big Timeless fans, as well, so it was an easy spot. I get that shows can be similar, but that was way too close.

The third episode now, I'm kinda scratching my head. There wasn't anything "alien" about the arachnids. Yes, they were big and scary, but it wasn't alien. And, the way it ended, a "natural" death being trapped in a room and forced to starve to death? That doesn't seem humane at all...

So, trying to figure out if this show is morphing into a generic Sci-Fi (with the same "meh" writing) rather than being the classic Doctor Who that I love. I guess I need to keep watching and not freak out just yet.

I read an article before the series started that indicated that we should expect a new Doctor Who, and that we likely wouldn't see any of the previous villains. So, no Daleks, no Cybermen, etc. If true, that's disappointing to me. I'm hoping that they don't completely remove all previous Doctor Who characters in an attempt to "reinvent" the show with a female Doctor. IMO, they don't need to do that, because Jodie Whittaker is a great Doctor.

IMO Jodie is a very good and fine actress and she will fit in very well as the new Doctor.

 

[waday]

@snowbear , what are your thoughts on the new season of Doctor Who?

First, I'll just say that, IMO, Jodie Whittaker fits right in as the Doctor. She's great.

I'll put my thoughts on the last three episodes in a spoiler just in case you haven't seen them and because of River Song

Spoiler: Thoughts/Possible Spoilers

The first episode seemed very Doctor Who. I was happy. It had everything it needed, for me anyways, including an alien, action, humorous back and forth between the Doctor and the villain, etc.

The second episode was good, but it was very reminiscent of Timeless. Not sure if you've watched that show or not, but it was way, way too close to that. I mean, I liked it, but it felt like a Timeless episode. The wife and I are big Timeless fans, as well, so it was an easy spot. I get that shows can be similar, but that was way too close.

The third episode now, I'm kinda scratching my head. There wasn't anything "alien" about the arachnids. Yes, they were big and scary, but it wasn't alien. And, the way it ended, a "natural" death being trapped in a room and forced to starve to death? That doesn't seem humane at all...

So, trying to figure out if this show is morphing into a generic Sci-Fi (with the same "meh" writing) rather than being the classic Doctor Who that I love. I guess I need to keep watching and not freak out just yet.

I read an article before the series started that indicated that we should expect a new Doctor Who, and that we likely wouldn't see any of the previous villains. So, no Daleks, no Cybermen, etc. If true, that's disappointing to me. I'm hoping that they don't completely remove all previous Doctor Who characters in an attempt to "reinvent" the show with a female Doctor. IMO, they don't need to do that, because Jodie Whittaker is a great Doctor.

IMO Jodie is a very good and fine actress and she will fit in very well as the new Doctor.

Yeah, I agree. She fits the personality very well.

 

[jcdeboever]

Oh my my 63mm arrived today and I paid for the GFX50R. I am out of lotion.

 

[smoke665]

Have you changed from your old spice aftershave?

Maybe it's the aftershave and the sign?

 

[smoke665]

Maybe a predator moved in but has now moved on.

Yup the two cougars we had roaming around scared a lot of critters and people. The four legged kind not to be confused with the two legged kind, who are still here, still scaring people but at least don't bother the deer.

 

[smoke665]

To often we complain about companies but never brag on them. Couple of years ago we stumbled onto a coffee roaster in Orlando, FL by the name of Javantino https://www.javatino.com/ the owner was so gracious and friendly and coffees so good that we've continue to order from them. If you order two or more bags the shipping is free. Last Friday I placed a renewal order and inadvertently duplicated an item without even noticing till it charged my card. I called Jose and explained the problem to which he said he'd take care of it and issue a credit. Today I got an email in that the order had just been roasted and shipped. Imagine my surprise when I found that he not only issued a credit for the duplicate, but shipped the duplicate anyhow. Called it an early Holiday gift in appreciation for being a good customer. Great company if you like coffee!

 

[SquarePeg51]

Sewing the pups Christmas attire for their annual photo. I am not sure about building a set this year.

You’re multi talented! Looking forward to seeing your results. I can’t sew. If I can find it I’ll share the photo of the duct tape rain coat Princess made for the neighbor’s dog when she was about 10.

Look what popped up in my facebook memories feed today! This is our pup’s bff Riley wearing an original creation by Princess.

 

[tirediron]

Had a visitor this morning just before lunch. Outside working and looked up to see a large doe, just standing there watching me. I've kind of missed their visits the last few months, so glad to see her. There was a time when we had a couple that lived on the property year round, every year they'd bring the babies up to the front yard to show them off. In the fall, herds would move through with as many as a dozen or more, they could be a little destructive to trees, but for some reason they all disappeared for several months.

In other news... Smoke is out shopping for a new, larger freezer!

 

[JonA_CT]

Had a visitor this morning just before lunch. Outside working and looked up to see a large doe, just standing there watching me. I've kind of missed their visits the last few months, so glad to see her. There was a time when we had a couple that lived on the property year round, every year they'd bring the babies up to the front yard to show them off. In the fall, herds would move through with as many as a dozen or more, they could be a little destructive to trees, but for some reason they all disappeared for several months.

In other news... Smoke is out shopping for a new, larger freezer!

I trust that he has plenty of space for whichever of god's creatures he needs to store. He strikes me as the kinda guy who is prepared for these types of situations, haha.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary spent the afternoon restoring the backyard. Finally, the new grass seed is beginning to sprout. Gary planted a palette worth of herbs and a pair of Flowering Maples. Rosemary, lavenadar, parsley, cilantro, thyme, oregano all made it into the ground. Gary is using these herbs as a ground cover and not planted as a garden. He ran into some very healthy grubs while collecting compost from the compost bins. They were about as long and as thick as Gary’s pinky finger. The koi were quite appreciative of the grubs.