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Forget Pollen. This week, we had to rake leaves. These are not last year's leaves but this week's leaves (Tuesday night to be exact).
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Two more cottages on the Circle are opening up today.
People walking and bicycling thru the Circle.
Lawnmowers mowing.
Radio reporting that AAA is expecting record Memorial Day traffic in NY this weekend.
People walking and bicycling thru the Circle.
Lawnmowers mowing.
Radio reporting that AAA is expecting record Memorial Day traffic in NY this weekend.
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Almost a haiku there Mr V.
Cottages open
People walking the Circle
Lawnmowers mowing
Cottages open
People walking the Circle
Lawnmowers mowing
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Turkeys have fled.
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Burma Shave.
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It's 5-7-5 syllables. So ...
Wild turkeys have fled
Domesticated arrived
Burma Shave on sale
Wild turkeys have fled
Domesticated arrived
Burma Shave on sale
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Radio reporting that the Bethpage Airshow (actually on Jones Beach) parking is full. Heavy traffic in that area has forced major LI highways to close.
The good news is that if folks are jamming Jones Beach they are not coming to the North Fork.
Porch report-
Two more Circle cottages have opened.
Despite holiday weekend, workers are doing inside finish work on the cottage across the Circle. Furniture and appliances that were in storage are being moved back in.
Lawnmowers have stopped so I can hear the heavy traffic on the Main Rd.
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The good news is that if folks are jamming Jones Beach they are not coming to the North Fork.
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Porch report-
Two more Circle cottages have opened.
Despite holiday weekend, workers are doing inside finish work on the cottage across the Circle. Furniture and appliances that were in storage are being moved back in.
Lawnmowers have stopped so I can hear the heavy traffic on the Main Rd.
“If everyone fought for their own convictions there would be no war.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
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Technically a season should be referenced.
So the last line should read
Burma Shave Summer
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls Would scarcely get your feet wet
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Not only but also I wanna know why the bourbon has fled
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls Would scarcely get your feet wet
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Because it can't compete with North Fork bourbon distilled using local rye and potatoes.
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I thought the distinction for bourbon was corn. Time for me to employ some Google Fu.
ETA: Food and Wine Magazine explains that bourbon must be 51% or more corn. The remainder of the mash can be any other grain. It must also be aged in charred new oak barrels. It does not have to be made in Kentucky, or even America, to be called bourbon.
ETA: Food and Wine Magazine explains that bourbon must be 51% or more corn. The remainder of the mash can be any other grain. It must also be aged in charred new oak barrels. It does not have to be made in Kentucky, or even America, to be called bourbon.
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After two great sunny weather days this weekend today on the actual holiday it is cloudy and cooler with rain on the way.
East End traffic is lighter than expected today. We may not set a new record.
Since the schools here don't let out for summer vacation until the 3rd week of June, tomorrow is a school day so many folk out for the long weekend will head home early today. Cool cloudy rainy beaches are not very inviting.
East End traffic is lighter than expected today. We may not set a new record.
Since the schools here don't let out for summer vacation until the 3rd week of June, tomorrow is a school day so many folk out for the long weekend will head home early today. Cool cloudy rainy beaches are not very inviting.
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Now that the weekend is over we have our first day of summer weather. Humid, high of 83F.
Mrs. V is off picking up her oldest brother from his dialysis appointment.
I am waiting to observe the trash collection.
The excitement never stops on the Circle.![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
Mrs. V is off picking up her oldest brother from his dialysis appointment.
I am waiting to observe the trash collection.
The excitement never stops on the Circle.
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This morning the Circle is crowded with about 8 construction vehicles. More work of some sort is being done to the cottage across the Circle from us.
The Call a Head portable potty truck also visited earlier.
The Call a Head portable potty truck also visited earlier.
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Volkonski: “The Call a Head portable potty truck also visited earlier.”
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That business loves double entendres. We have one around here called Willy Makit.
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Johnny on the spot.
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Oldies radio weather guy is predicting a perfect weather weekend. ![Big Grin :biggrin:](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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South Fork-
LIRR helping to alleviate traffic and parking for Pride Parade.
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LIRR helping to alleviate traffic and parking for Pride Parade.
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Quiet Saturday morning so far however a roofing company truck is parked across the Circle at the cottage under renovation.
Expecting bang bang banging to begin at any moment.![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif)
Expecting bang bang banging to begin at any moment.
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Yep. Banging has begun.
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Sunday late afternoon mowers are out in force getting their yard work done before heading home.
At least this morning was quiet.
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At least this morning was quiet.
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Fireflies are back! ![Big Grin :biggrin:](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Lawnmowers to the west. ![Mad :mad:](./images/smilies/mad.gif)
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