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Post by Kapitan on Jul 28, 2020 11:55:08 GMT
This morning was the first time this summer I've noticed the sunrise creeping later. I know it's still July, and (having done just fine in elementary school science classes, thank you!) that of course the days have been getting shorter for over a month now ... but every year it seems these kinds of annual, seasonal changes have their moments of slapping me in the face. This morning was one of those.
(No complaints though. 5:55 a.m. sunrise to 8:44 sunset is still a lot of daylight.)
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Post by The Cincinnati Kid on Jul 28, 2020 21:57:03 GMT
Took my exams today... and passed! It's a huge relief as I has been essentially studying since the end of March (my original test date was in May, but was postponed for obvious reasons). Now I can waste err... spend more time here again.
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Post by Kapitan on Jul 28, 2020 22:24:59 GMT
Congrats!
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Post by B.E. on Jul 28, 2020 23:10:36 GMT
That was nice that you got the results on the same day. I took an exam like that once and had to wait weeks for the results. It's certainly a massive relief when it's over and you've passed. Congrats.
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Post by zinczag on Jul 29, 2020 3:46:58 GMT
(my original test date was in May, but was postponed for obvious reasons. Do you mean riots? Iirc, they took place in May.
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Post by bellbottoms on Jul 29, 2020 12:43:33 GMT
Congrats, Cincinnati! Put your feet up and enjoy the rest of the summer, you earned it!
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Post by The Cincinnati Kid on Jul 29, 2020 16:01:52 GMT
That was nice that you got the results on the same day. I took an exam like that once and had to wait weeks for the results. It's certainly a massive relief when it's over and you've passed. Congrats. My anxiety is already bad enough, not sure I could handle having to wait weeks before I knew my result! I also had to pass the first before I could take the second one, so that's probably one reason why they gave me the results right away.
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Post by The Cincinnati Kid on Jul 29, 2020 16:02:45 GMT
(my original test date was in May, but was postponed for obvious reasons. Do you mean riots? Iirc, they took place in May. I was referring to the virus. Most of the US was shut down around that time.
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Post by kds on Jul 30, 2020 17:46:30 GMT
Random Thought - "I don't have (insert social media here)" is just the 2020 version of "I don't even own a television."
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Post by zinczag on Jul 31, 2020 3:55:37 GMT
Random Thought - "I don't have (insert social media here)" is just the 2020 version of "I don't even own a television." I use FB. Twitter is meh, really weird "@" signs, weird uber-short dullville write-ups without ANY substance. Reading twitter = the mind boggles. Btw, don't use instagram, it's dull as well, just random pics & snoozy tales. Zzzzzz. Ditto telegram, tiktok, snapchat blah blah yada yada.👊😑
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Post by jk on Jul 31, 2020 8:47:03 GMT
Random Thought - "I don't have (insert social media here)" is just the 2020 version of "I don't even own a television." Ha yes. Right now we're battling with the asinine new all-in-one provider we've been saddled with, so the chances are that we won't even own a television soon. Oh for the days of our local friendly internet provider.
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Post by jk on Jul 31, 2020 8:52:15 GMT
I use FB. Twitter is meh, really weird "@" signs, weird uber-short dullville write-ups without ANY substance. Reading twitter = the mind boggles. Btw, don't use instagram, it's dull as well, just random pics & snoozy tales. Zzzzzz. Ditto telegram, tiktok, snapchat blah blah yada yada.👊😑 Haha. Good to see it confirmed that all that other stuff is disposable nonsense. Most people I know are on FB, with several significant exceptions (including me).
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Post by Kapitan on Jul 31, 2020 11:59:49 GMT
We've discussed urban ducks and geese recently, and I'd mentioned that sometimes we get wild turkeys around Minneapolis. Today there was a story run about it. It seems the explanation is:
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Post by Sheriff John Stone on Jul 31, 2020 15:02:50 GMT
The Golic & Wingo show wrapped up today. I'm gonna miss it. I depended on it almost every morning to get my fix/update on what happened in the sports' world overnight while I was sleeping. They also featured knowledgeable guests who gave me good information on various issues. I also thought Mike Golic, Trey Wingo, and Mike Golic, Jr. had good chemistry. The morning show will continue with Zubin Mehenti, Jay Williams, and Keyshawn Johnson as hosts.
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Post by Kapitan on Aug 2, 2020 14:41:14 GMT
Frustrating start to the day. First the power went out on at least the whole block: odd, as there wouldn’t have been a major strain from air conditioning or anything(moderate temps this morning) and there’s no construction for a few blocks.
Within an hour it returned...but now I have no internet. The modem/router seem to be working, but the laptop and phone both can’t find them. So I’m going to have to call customer service, which is only slightly worse than a root canal!
(Phone can’t do s my WiFi but has roaming signal, hence this post.)
You forget how much depends on electricity and internet until they’re gone!
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