I CALL THAT A TWO THUMBS UP WIN-WIN SITUATION

BY GOLLY, WE'VE GOT CROCUS FLOWER SHOOTS POKING OUT OF THE GROUND

Imagine the wondrous feeling this morning when I stepped out the door to the melodious sounds of a Robin somewhere high in one of the Pine trees.  And later, on a slow drive through the countryside, it was the lovely Spring sounds of Red-winged Blackbirds I heard.  And visually, how nice it was seeing farmers' fields again without layers of snow on them.  Still patches of snow around, but only patches.

 HOW NICE TO SEE GREEN FARMER'S FIELDS AGAIN

 MAYBE NOT GREEN BUT WHO CARES, AT LEAST THE SNOW IS ALL GONE

 THESE ARE MAPLE SYRUP DAYS

 A RATHER ABSTACT ELEPHANT SCHNOZZ

 MY COUNTRYSIDE WALKING ROAD WILL SOON BE FREE OF SNOW AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MORNING WALKS AGAIN :))

I LOVE OLD BARNS

 THIS CANADA GOOSE COUPLE HAS PAIRED UP AND WILL SOON BE SCOUTING OUT A NESTING SITE

Home again, I didn't waste any time in hauling out my leaf rake, a couple of shovels, a pitchfork, and my trusty wheelbarrow.  I spent the best part of three hours outside, thoroughly enjoying an early Spring clean-up.  Four wheelbarrows of yardwaste raked, as well as branches picked up.  I, of course, wore myself out, but it felt good to slump back into the house with all my usual Spring clean-up aches and pains.  Yes, I know there will be more snow on the way and probably a couple of nasty winter storms, but that's okay because I had a great three hours outside today under 49F sunny blue skies, accomplishing something.  And, for me, I call that a two thumbs up win-win situation:))  

I WAS ABLE TO GET MOST OF MY PATHWAYS CLEANED UP TODAY

Al's Music Box:(( Guantanamero by The Sandpipers.

 I'M GUESSING THESE ARE DAY LILY SHOOTS ALREADY REACHING FOR THE SUN

GROANER'S CORNER:((:(( During a terrible storm, all the highway signs were covered with snow. The following spring, the state decided to raise all the signs twelve inches at a cost of six million dollars. “That’s an outrageous price!” said a local farmer, “but I guess we’re lucky the state handled it instead of the federal government.” “Why’s that?” “Because knowing the federal government, they’d decide to lower the highways.”

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After the church service a little boy told the pastor, "When I grow up, I'm going to give you some money." "Well, thank you," the pastor replied, "but why?" "Because my daddy says you're one of the poorest preachers we've ever had."
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- Dieters know this: A waist is a terrible thing to mind!

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?
A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge.

Q. Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?
A. Because those men already have boyfriends.
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An old fisherman wrote to a mail order house the following: "Please send me one of those gasoline engines for my boat that you show on page 438, and if it's any good, I'll send you a check." In a short time, he received the following reply: "Please send check. If it's any good, we'll send the engine."

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SHE HAS FINALLY MADE THE TOUGH DECISION TO HANG UP THE KEYS

 A RAINY MORNING IN BAYFIELD THIS MORNING

Friday evening's thunder and lightning brought deluges of rain that continued through the night and did a big number on the existing snowload.  It was obvious this morning that a lot of yesterday's snow had become history overnight.  And, oh my, how wonderful this morning to step outside into 53 temperatures even if this morning's sunny sunrise had turned into gray skies.  Our driveway is finally free of ice and later this afternoon, we bounced off the 60F mark.  'Wonderful' was my word for today:))  Through thick fog in spots and bursts of heavy rain, I took myself for a short drive into Bayfield and back.  With all the rain happening, the Bayfield River is high and flowing fast.  I am so happy this is March and not November.

 BAYFIELD'S FOG SHROUDED SHORELINE 

 THIS BAYFIELD JOGGER GOT CAUGHT OUT IN THE RAIN

 FOG PATCHES ON THE WAY HOME

 SOMEWHERE UP THERE IN THE FOG TO THE RIGHT IS OUR PARK'S ENTRANCE

As readers know, I call my Aunt Jean in Sarasota Florida every Friday night and I've been doing this for a bunch of years now.  My call tonight found her in her once again in good spirits.   She had been out to get her hair done this week and mentioned again how bad the traffic congestion was.  Aunt Jean is 98 pushing 99 in July, and yes, she still drives her own car.  But, her driving days are finally coming to an end.  It took a while but she has made the tough decision to hang up the keys and sell her car.  In fact, it may be sold this coming week.  Her 2006 Toyta Camrie with only a 115,000 miles on it has been a great car for her.  She loves to drive and it has always enjoyed it as much as a teenager with a new driver's license.  I can vouch for Aunt Jean's superb driving skills, having ridden with her back in 2016 and 2018 when Kelly, Pheebs, and I visited her at her own place at the time, in Sarasota.  I referred to her at the time as 'Speedy Gonzales' from a Pat Boone song years ago.  Aunt Jean said selling her car will be like saying goodbye to a family member.  I've always kind of felt that away about my many vehicles as well.  Aunt Jean currently resides at Sarasota's Sunnyside Village in Florida.

 AUNT JEAN WINGING HER WAY THROUGH SARASOTA'S MANIC TRAFFIC BACK IN 2016

 AUNT JEAN AND HER BEST FRIEND PAT IN 2018

 AT APPLEBYS, JEAN AND PAT STEP OUT OF JEANS TOYOTA CAMRIE, AND THAT IS KELLY ON THE RIGHT

Al's Music Box:: Come Saturday Morning by The Sandpipers. (One of my all time favorite songs) 

GROANER'S CORNER:(( A young man called his mother and announced excitedly that he had just met the woman of his dreams. Now what should he do?His mother had an idea: "Why don't you send her flowers, and on the card invite her to your apartment for a home-cooked meal?" He thought this was a great strategy, and a week later, the woman came to dinner. His mother called the next day to see how things had gone. "I was totally humiliated," he moaned. "She insist ed on washing the dishes.""What's wrong with that?" asked his mother. "We hadn't started eating yet."

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I had a joke about bowling...
But I'll Spare you.

Did you know there are no smiles in Canada?
Only skilometers.

I was kicked out of music school accused of theft, I was only taking notes.

I have successfully managed to weigh a rainbow,
turns out it was pretty light.

How did you find grandma’s turkey this year?
I just looked next to the gravy.

Why did the policeman stop you on your way home last Thanksgiving? Because I far exceeded the feed limit.

I spent a lot of time, money, and effort childproofing my house...But the kids still get in!

Did you hear about the little boy who swallowed some coins and was admitted to hospital.
When the doctor did his rounds, he asked the nurse how he was doing. The nurse said there was 'no change'.

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