tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post5412662330918296321..comments2023-09-11T02:17:36.977-07:00Comments on Otto's son: A trip to anywhere south of hereJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-53052341120584692212018-10-27T07:33:06.031-07:002018-10-27T07:33:06.031-07:00JACKIESUE, If I just stayed on I35 it was only ano...JACKIESUE, If I just stayed on I35 it was only another 1200 miles or so.<br /><br />Pixel Peeper, They want me to use the time, but keep me too busy to even think about it. jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357820440454534635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-13669607278846034982018-10-26T17:17:33.981-07:002018-10-26T17:17:33.981-07:00I have the same problem with my PTO...and there...I have the same problem with my PTO...and there's too much work to find the time to take off.<br /><br />Love your shirt!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-65973313622262629772018-10-21T20:59:54.929-07:002018-10-21T20:59:54.929-07:00looking good dude...should have come to Texaslooking good dude...should have come to Texasyellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-8606107126580263552018-10-21T17:22:50.197-07:002018-10-21T17:22:50.197-07:00Diane, I only say it because it's true.
Linda...Diane, I only say it because it's true.<br /><br />Linda, I honestly don't remember where or when I got it. I think it may have been a gift.<br /><br />Ol'Buzzard, I can't imagine going back to my hometown, but I suspect a lot has changed. Without the same people it wouldn't be worth a second look.<br /><br />jenny_o, I effectively DID turn back my clock a couple of weeks. Time travel has to start in small increments, you know.😁 Since I'll never have much money, time is the precious commodity. I will savor it!Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171465643644263860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-30678665500848961502018-10-21T17:02:26.902-07:002018-10-21T17:02:26.902-07:00Sounds like a great trip. Almost like turning back...Sounds like a great trip. Almost like turning back the clock for a bit.<br /><br />Awesome T-shirt! <br /><br />And yes, as others have said, use ALL THE TIME. Get some reading done, if nothing else!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-47231499624450693172018-10-21T15:16:51.997-07:002018-10-21T15:16:51.997-07:00When we left Alaska we moved to my childhood town ...When we left Alaska we moved to my childhood town in Kentucky after being gone for fifty years. It was caught in a time warp; everything was the same. We staid awhile but it just didn't feel right, so came back to New England<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-25497343835343792522018-10-21T14:05:25.889-07:002018-10-21T14:05:25.889-07:00Oh My Gosh!!! I love your T Shirt. "there&#...Oh My Gosh!!! I love your T Shirt. "there's a nap for that"!!!! Where does one get it?<br /><br />Nice post Jono. Welcome home and great pics.Linda dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167854309289774316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-9498066954841571382018-10-21T13:00:54.836-07:002018-10-21T13:00:54.836-07:00Thanks, that makes my day! :-)Thanks, that makes my day! :-)Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-27067693420602416422018-10-21T10:08:20.385-07:002018-10-21T10:08:20.385-07:00Debra, The things you find in small towns around t...Debra, The things you find in small towns around the Midwest are hilarious. I still need to use about 80 more hours of PTO by the end of the year. Unfortunately, it will all be home on the farm except for maybe a day excursion because, you know, winter.<br /><br />Siuox, Indeed. Life is short and at this age I realize it is getting shorter every day. The pursuit of happiness becomes more critical.<br /><br />onevikinggirl, My career, such as it is, has to learn to take a backseat. As you age you will see just how much more important this is. <br /><br />LL Cool Joe, A lot of small towns on this side of the Big Pond have quirky symbols like that. Large fish statues are another popular theme in the Midwest.<br /><br />anne marie, Aw shucks! It was already fall at home and all the leaves are on the ground. I just HAD to see it one more time. Even met some other "leaf lookers" at some rest/observation spots on the river and we would have a few laughs and conversations before we went our separate ways.<br /><br />Tom, I am always a it envious of your retirement. Hope to be there someday soon. <br /><br />Shammickite, A trip to the Homeland was putt off last May, but I will get another planned for the next year or two. I have the time, but funding is always a bit sketchy.<br /><br />Knatolee, We have been seeing snowflakes for a few weeks, but they won't get serious for a few more. How is your "zoo"?<br /><br />Margaret, You can always have a shirt made if you know the right people! I often get nods of approval from those of a certain age. :)<br /><br />Diane, Yes, the monochromatic winter will set in soon enough. When I need a color fix I just click on Elephant's Child for a beautiful perspective! When I need a laugh I click on you! Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-53901340024752927132018-10-21T08:29:29.467-07:002018-10-21T08:29:29.467-07:00Congratulations on actually taking a vacation - we...Congratulations on actually taking a vacation - well done! ;-) Love the beautiful fall colours in your photos. At least they'll give you some nice memories when winter swoops in.Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-55212916356725841902018-10-21T06:40:26.684-07:002018-10-21T06:40:26.684-07:00I loved all of these pictures. But I admit, I cove...I loved all of these pictures. But I admit, I covet that T-shirt you are wearing! :-) iTired. Perfect!Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-88918013775155469322018-10-21T06:20:27.669-07:002018-10-21T06:20:27.669-07:00Love the pics! Our fall is short these days too.. ...Love the pics! Our fall is short these days too.. it seems to go from summer to winter, boom. Saw my first snowflakes this morning.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-55561925853616681582018-10-21T06:10:23.368-07:002018-10-21T06:10:23.368-07:00The giant strawberry on a stick is terrific. I'...The giant strawberry on a stick is terrific. I'm fascinated with the need to display "big" things. My dad grew strawberries for a living but he never grew one that big!<br />"Donald of Orange"? What a great moniker for him.<br />I definitely think you should take whatever holiday is owing to you, perhaps a trip back to the homeland is in order?????? Luckily for me, I am retired now so lots and lots of holiday time in my future. All I need is lots and lots of money so I can travel the world.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-23975060451960958782018-10-21T04:58:15.864-07:002018-10-21T04:58:15.864-07:00I remember that problem of having "too much v...I remember that problem of having "too much vacation time." Somehow, in retirement, I don't have that problem anymore. Go figure. Anyway, looks like you used your time well.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-83340060334353618742018-10-21T04:54:58.305-07:002018-10-21T04:54:58.305-07:00hello handsome! nothing has turned here; autumn h...hello handsome! nothing has turned here; autumn has been delayed. thanks for sharing your pix though!anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-39045607161469198272018-10-21T02:02:59.355-07:002018-10-21T02:02:59.355-07:00Love that strawberry. What a clever idea! Great se...Love that strawberry. What a clever idea! Great set of photos and nice to see you too. LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-60946725493789463832018-10-20T23:51:54.388-07:002018-10-20T23:51:54.388-07:00Good to put the life life before the work life, at...Good to put the life life before the work life, at least sometimes! All of the time if possible.Onevikinggirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332629675054714173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-41724865559390850262018-10-20T21:29:32.523-07:002018-10-20T21:29:32.523-07:00I agree with Debra She Who Seeks--Use all of that ...I agree with Debra She Who Seeks--Use all of that PTO. Don't let any of it slip between your fingers. Life is too short. You work hard. Take advantage and have some fun.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-72639981322898518752018-10-20T20:08:45.065-07:002018-10-20T20:08:45.065-07:00Nice photos! I especially like that strawberry on ...Nice photos! I especially like that strawberry on steroids. Now you be sure to take every last second of the PTO that you have coming to you!!! Do not forfeit any of it!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-89547210483071133492018-10-20T19:33:42.220-07:002018-10-20T19:33:42.220-07:00Elephant's Child, If there was a practical way...Elephant's Child, If there was a practical way, I am sure we could spare you some water. Yeah, one of my favorite tees.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171465643644263860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-64887127942311207092018-10-20T18:37:23.169-07:002018-10-20T18:37:23.169-07:00Some world-wide weather moderation would be nice. ...Some world-wide weather moderation would be nice. Much of Australia is crying out for rain right now.<br />I loved the autumnal colour - and that t-shirt of yours is a classic.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com