RUMPLATIONS: Awesome Honky Tonk and Cyber Bar

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Morning y'all

Up in Hastings Nebraska at a livestock show & auction

Lion, I how the Wildfire we’ve been having here in Nebraska aren’t a problem for you. Safe Travels!

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Oh wow. If Amish baking is anything like Old Order Mennonite baking, those will be sooooo good. I grew up in Waterloo Region/County when there was still a fairly large Mennonite population there.

Likewise – although the Mennonite family that serves our local farmers market sell vegetables, not baked goods.

Which I couldn't eat anyway – GF, and all.

Lion, travel safe.

And Dave, I'll look forward to your stories!

And it's a Sunny-Day!

Well, at least it's Sunday, even if it's actually snowing up here in the Great White North!

Let's get some caffeine brewing, shall we?

Yes, we shall.

They say it's OK to talk to yourself, as long as you don't answer, right?

Right!

Lights on, Lady Dryad has cleaned up and we’re all set.

Tea Kettle is refilled and ready. There are pots of Yorkshire and Lasang Salchow teas available on the sideboard, plus all the other fine teas in the box. Sachets of Swiss Miss are available, along with the usual mound of mini marshmallows.

Big Bertha has been cleaned, rinsed, and refilled, and sits ready to serve.

Today we're using Muskoka Maple coffee blend from Muskoka Coffee Roasters, to mellow our way into the morning.

I've put out donuts.

Plus I've got buttecream cuppycakes for Kat – plus, of course, Coke Zero to offset the calories.

That's the way it works, right?

Take care out there, 'K?

And since Lion and his marvelous record collection isn't available just now, I'll drop a dime in the Würlitzer and see what we can play to get things started, such as…

Sergio Mendez and Brasil 66 with … Chelsea Morning …

And staying with that upbeat sound, let's get … A Little Help From My Friends …

Hiya, Rumpies

Adding something sweet for your tongue…

Oo, chocolate sweet buns. Yummy!!!

I'll take a Yorkshire tea as well.

Good morning. Shook my headache and its after effects. Now one week until I start feeling old again (son turns 27).

Taxes are done as far as I can go with what I have. Still waiting on some slips. Why CRA lets providers have until March 31 to issue slips when the deadline to file is April 30, I don't get. Means you really have only a month to put things to bed if you have a provider who runs things out to the line. At least it's all downloaded now rather than having to wait for the mail.

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Oo, chocolate sweet buns. Yummy!!!

I'll take a Yorkshire tea as well.

Good morning. Shook my headache and its after effects. Now one week until I start feeling old again (son turns 27).

Yup, I know the feeling, Mr Ape. Mine turned 28 weeks before my bday. I get to feel old twice in close proximity. Ha! Seems like just yesterday he was a toddler.

Good Morning, Just a cup of Bertha’s Best Coffee at this time . However, Kimmi’s Chocolate Buns does look delicious. There something about the taste of that chocolate. We are expecting near blizzard conditions in this part of Nebraska today and tomorrow then going back up to the 70’s, that’s crazy! Take Care everyone and stay safe and healthy.

new competition up for all you writers.

Morning Gang

Thanks Bear you aiming at taking this Lions joy of music ?? lol just kidding my friend I appreciate your musical choices ☘️

Our friends was able to secure 5 young Black Angus to add to their small herd.

I has to keep moving Jane away from the small group of yearnings being auctioned.

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Aberdeen Angus

A little history for y'all non 4H folks

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First imported to the U.S. in 1873 by George Grant, who crossed them with Longhorns to create the "Black Angus".

Now known for their beef but to us smaller ranches/ farm we especially appreciate they are Fabulous mothers .

Based on mid-March 2026 reports, feeder calf prices remain very strong due to tight supplies, with many lightweight calves (under 600 lbs) selling in the $450.00–$550.00+ per cwt (hundredweight) range in various regional auctions. 

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (.gov) +2

Lightweight Calves (400-500 lbs): Frequently sold between $475.00–$550.00+ per cwt in Southern markets (MS, AR, KY).

Medium Weight Calves (500-600 lbs): Generally trading between $400.00–$475.00 per cwt.

Feeder Steers/Yearlings (600-800 lbs): Prices for heavier feeders were generally lower on a per-hundredweight basis, mostly trading in the $320.00–$360.00 per cwt range.

Market Trend: While prices for some weights fluctuated, overall, the market continued to see historically high prices compared to previous years. 

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service.

Our first song

Grateful Dead

Friend Of The Devil

We are happy to be home and yes I'm waiting to see the brackets for NCAA Tournament Bracket being released on CBS at 6pm ET.

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And Casper is very happy too

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And it's a Sunny-Day!

Well, at least it's Sunday, even if it's actually snowing up here in the Great White North!

Let's get some caffeine brewing, shall we?

Yes, we shall.

We got a foot overnight and are expecting another 6-12 inches today, coupled with 50-60 mph winds. And the funny thing is that we had bare grass yesterday at this time. Fortunately, it’ll be back in the 50’s next weekend, so it won’t last.

Grabbing a mug of Bertha’s Best and starting to put some ideas in paper for the new writing challenge. No idea where I am going yet. Perhaps being snowed in will inspire me.