Dot's Pretzels

WHAT? An actual warming trend?   Looks like it.

I have the Weather Underground app on my phone and there is an area where you can input temps and wind and so forth for an activity. 

For instance - I put BIKING in with temps 60-85 and wind <9 9="" activity="" an="" and="" as="" forecast="" forward="" gives="" hit="" idea="" is="" it="" look="" marks="" me="" mph="" my="" nbsp="" nice="" p="" tells="" this="" those="" to="" too.="" what="" when="" will="" you="">


Look at the SMART FORECAST area

Seems the Weather Underground is not as optimistic as the talking heads on TV looking at the 10 day forecast .

Side note - I purchased a Specialized Diverge E5 Comp.  After test riding 4 bikes I had an elbow pain from jarring and this one has it's Future Shock technology (putting "technology" after anything makes it MUCH more interesting). 

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Columbus Farmers Market starts this Wednesday,  I mention this as I went to Leroy's Meats in Horicon and picked up three  $3 Sirloin Grilling steaks.  OMG - even toothless Elweed thought those were the some of the most tender steaks he has ever had. 

They will be at the Farmers Market next to City Hall.

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OOOPS - this weekend 2 more families equaling 6 children are moving out of Columbus to Waunakee - School District issues.  SAD!

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DJ and I started to watch World of Dance.  Before you move on to something more interesting.   I recorded the 2nd to last dance by The Kings to show Elweed.  Then the finals arrived and they were even better.

These are are AMAZING   Check them out.  Elweeed said - WOW - that was AMAZING!

https://youtu.be/vweyQrGMEAk


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Before I forget.  Any pretzel lovers out there?

This is Dot. She makes Pretzels.  Dot's Pretzels

OMG - these are the best pretzels I have ever eaten.  You can get them from HyVee. They have just a touch of hotness. Not "hot" but a tiny bit of spice that makes them outstanding.

    Highly recommended for a try. Highly addictive.  I did not know if DJ who is not a super spicy flavor person would like them but she LOVES them.

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Farmers are having some big time issues getting their crops in.  In Illinois only 10% of the corn crop has been planted, normally about 60% by now.  Minnesota 6% down from 40%.  They can't plant soybeans instead because of the Trump Tax tariffs (which will cost every American an average of $800 this year).  China no longer buys soybeans from America and is now buying from other countries . . . never to come back to America. 

Expect the NEW tariffs to take effect in 90 days.  Here is the cool thing.  Somethings MADE IN AMERICA have gone up only because people believe the price has increased because of the tariffs.

American private companies are increasing prices because . . .they can.  The #TrumpInflation is taking hold.

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I got into a debate with some pro gun people.  I'm not anti-gun at all. I grew up with many guns in the house.  But as soon as I mention how in my opinion MORE guns did not make it safer some law abiding gun owner literally called me a coward and threatened to accidentally discharge a gun in my direction.

Why is it that whenever you talk to a law abiding gun owner they threaten you and call you a coward for not wanting to carry a firearm.  I WANT to say THEY are the cowards hiding behind a gun for protection . . . but I don't want some stable minded guy killing me so we can all be safe.

I have had a gun pointed at my face in a hold up.  YET - I feel no need to carry a gun. I will not kill a human for trying to steal $50.  sorry - my bad.

Here is my opinion.  We went to a Chinese buffet a few weeks ago.  A couple guys had HUGE firearms in holsters.  SO - let's say a guy comes in to rob the place.  Do you think he will shoot customers?  Probably not.  UNLESS the cowboys behind me whip out there guns and start blasting, Now the robber is surprised and starts shooting at THEM.

And I am right next to them.  So - am I REALLY that much safer surrounded by cowboys with guns?  I think not.   More guns mean more ways to get caught in the crossfire.  They are not protecting me AT ALL.  They are putting me in the crossfire.  MORONS

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More baseball batters are getting hit that at anytime since 1900.  There are many theory's but one is that there are just more pitches in a game AND more inside pitches in a game.

And nobody is talking about the Brew/Cub record.  Most double plays in a game.  Brewers tied an all time record of hitting INTO a DP and the 15 inning game tied a record for 10 by both clubs.

OH - the weather the Brewers play in all weekend in Chicago - cold and rain . . follows them to Philadelphia.

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US Navy captured a North Korean cargo ship, the Wise Hornet - the 2nd largest ship North Korea has for violating sanctions.  I GUESS it is now ours to do with whatever we want now.  Target practice or sell it to someone.

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Nuff said for today - tomorrow - the best ground cover EVER and it's free.