Good morning everyone, the espresso coffee is on and it's freezing rain out as we speak. We got 4 to 5 inches of snow last night and now there's a good layer of rain on top of it. Shortly, I'm going out with the snowblower to clear the driveway and walks. Later on, we'll be watching both NFL Playoff games and hopefully it'll be the Chiefs against the Saints in the Superbowl as I predicted in week 4. Enjoy all and be safe out there....... :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee is on and it's back to work Tuesday. It's been a couple of days of sub zero weather here in the Hudson Valley, it's looking like it may warm up a bit tomorrow going into Thursday. Remember to dress in layers and enjoy everyone......... :-)
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on as always and it's already "Hump Day". I see that the temperatures are rising and by tomorrow, we should be in the low 50s be it it'll be raining. Sports wise, congrats to Mariano for making it into the Baseball Hall of Fame unanimously along with the other inductees as well. Enjoy all and remember to be safe out there....... :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee is on and it's Thursday which means we'll be at Hudson Valley Cigars / Schlesinger's Cigar Bar this evening. Not much going on this week, just the daily grind as always. Enjoy everyone and smoke a favorite or two or........ :-)
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on as always and it's Friday. We had a good time at Schlesinger's last night, a number of the regulars were there enjoying primo stogies. Tomorrow afternoon starts the racing season with the Rolex 24:

https://www.imsa.com/events/2019-rolex-24-daytona

Also sports wise this weekend, there's plenty of NHL action as well as the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday. Enjoy your weekend all........ :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee is on and it's already back to work Monday. We had a good weekend with family and friends yesterday as well as Saturday getting ready for a big Jack & Jill baby shower for one of our nieces. Over 100 guests showed up at the American Legion Hall in New Windsor, NY, the food was fantastic and the love was shared by all. Weather wise this week in the Hudson Valley, I see that we're suppose to get a couple of snow falls along with cold temps. I hope everyone has a great week and gets ready for the up coming storms........ :-)
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on as always and it's looking like we're getting a good 4" of snow this afternoon according to NOAA:

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...unit=0&dd=&bw=

We have a 0830 Adverse Weather Conference Call this morning and I have a feeling West Point will have an early release as the mountain will get snow covered and make it difficult for some travelers. Be careful out there and enjoy....... :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee has been on since 0400 and it's Hump Day. As predicted yesterday, they called a code "Red" at 1300 (1pm) and it's continued today through 1700 (5pm):

"WEST POINT IS CODE RED UNTIL (slated time)"
Employees should not report until the announcement time. Supervisors will excuse absences without charge to leave for all employees affected whether or not leave was previously approved. Employees who do not report for work by the announced time will be charged leave for the remainder of their absence if it was properly requested and approved.

"WEST POINT IS CODE RED ALL DAY."
Only employees in emergency positions should report to work. Employees in non-emergency positions should not report to work until their next regularly scheduled workday.

https://www.usma.edu/visiting-west-point

I have all day now to clean up the driveway and walks. I'll be sure to bring out a cigar with me as well to enjoy and all. Be careful out there everyone and I hope you enjoy it as well........ :-)
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"Did you order the Code Red?!"
Sorry, couldn't help but go there. :-)
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on and it's a cold Thursday morning. As of 0445, the temperature in Cornwall, NY has been -6°F with a wind chill of -20°F according to NOAA: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...6#.XFLI9Kl7mi4

Stay warm everybody, dress in layers and bring your pets in. We'll be at Hudson Valley Cigars / Schlesinger's Cigar Bar this evening seeing how everyone is doing as well as enjoying primo stogies. Again, keep warm and this cold spell will pass....... :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee is on and it's Friday! We had a good time at Schlesinger's last night, the regulars were out and smokin'. Not much on our plate as far as tomorrow goes, probably head over to Hudson Valley Cigars and hang out with the fellas and smoke a couple. Sunday, Beth and I will be heading over to the New Windsor American Legion for a pot luck (she's making a pulled pork) afternoon. They're hosting the Superbowl with raffles, 50/50, drink specials and we already have our squares (fingers crossed we get good numbers). Hopefully it's a good game and the Rams win over the Patriots. Enjoy everyone and remember to be safe out there....... :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee has been on for a while now and it's Superbowl Sunday. Got a number of chores already done, going out to the market for a few things and then heading over to the American Legion for some fun and camaraderie. I hope everyone has a great day and enjoys it as well........ :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee has been on since 0420 and it's back to work Monday (early morning as we have been here in 0600). Congrats to the Patriots on their Super Bowl win. Time to move on to NASCAR and Major League Baseball as the Spring time is arriving soon. Enjoy your week everyone and remember to be safe out there...... :-)
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Worst. Super. Bowl. Ever.

Uh, hello.....NHL stretch run, and Stanley Cup playoffs in 2 months? And I should move on to NASCAR? Hard pass. :-) :-)
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on and it's looking like we'll have another beautiful day here in the Hudson Valley. According to NOAA, we should hit the low 60's and sunny again. Fired up the grill yesterday and threw on a nice London Broil along with a couple of baked potatoes and a tin of broccoli. Tonight after work, planning on barbecuing country ribs along with grilled cauliflower. We can hardly wait until Spring is here for good as Beth and I grill almost everyday. Anyway, I hope you all enjoy it as well and get to smoke a favorite or two or......... :-)
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Sounds like some good eatin', Charlie! :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee has been on since 0420 and it's already "Hump Day". Well, the country ribs and grilled cauliflower came out great, both very tasty. We've got a few days of rain coming our way, BBQ is on hold until the weekend. Pitchers and catchers report next week which is very cool: https://www.springtrainingonline.com/reporting-dates/. Enjoy everyone and remember to be safe out there....... :-)
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Blackhawks win 6-2.
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Good morning everyone, the coffee is on as always and it's Thursday which means we'll be at Hudson Valley Cigars / Schlesinger's Cigar Bar this evening. The NASCAR drivers are arriving in Daytona today for Speedweek and the build up to next weekend's Daytona 500. This Sunday, they will qualify for the 500, hold the Advanced Auto Parts Clash (the previous season's pole position winners): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Auto_Parts_Clash. They will also race on Thursday to determine the final lineup for Sunday's 500: https://www.nascar.com/monster-energ...2019/schedule/. It'll be a busy week of racing and always fun to watch. Anyway, enjoy all and hope to see a few of the locals tonight for a cigar or two........ :-)
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Good morning all, the coffee is on and it's Friday! We had a good time at Schlesinger's last night, the place was packed and we all enjoyed top shelf stogies. I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend and enjoys a favorite or two or....... :-)
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