RUMPLATIONS: Awesome Honky Tonk and Cyber Bar

Ladies, Gentlemen, and all the rest of you lot…

Not feeling like caffeine much today.

I have news, it's not certain, but I can't believe it's good.

I called Lion's phone … and got:

"We're sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service."

Not what I was hoping for.

That's not definite, and there might be other reasons, but …

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Ladies, Gentlemen, and all the rest of you lot…

Not feeling like caffeine much today.

I have news, but it's not certain.

I called Lion's phone … and got:

"We're sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service."

Not what I was hoping for.

That's not definite, and there might be other reasons, but …

Praying that whatever the reason, he’s at peace.

😢 Oh, no. He’d said a friend would contact one of us.

Crossing fingers and sending vibes.

We can only hope… Lion we miss you. I sent him a private email, hoping for a response. 🙏

I’m hoping that it just a mistake and not the worst. 🙏🙏🙏

I'm just going to set out some glasses and leave a bottle of Jameson's on the bar.

Anyone who feels the need – take a shot.

It's on Ping's tab.

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I'm just going to set out some glasses and leave a bottle of Jameson's on the bar.

Anyone who feels the need – take a shot.

It's on Ping's tab.

I don't even drink Jameson's but Imma gonna have a shot.

I’ve never tried Jameson’s Irish Whiskey 🥃 before. Thank You Bear & Ping. I’m hopeful it not what I think it’s for.

I take a shot too, 🥃 Still hoping, but no answer so far to my email. 🥺

We all love you, Fuzzy Lion! ❤️ You enriched our lives!

❤️

Good morning. No news, I guess given the lack of activity. I put on coffee and tea for anyone else sitting vigil here. Here's a couple quieter tunes from favourite singers of mine.

Morning, Rumpies

Have a great day! ❤️

Good morning, all y’all. Just got home from the gym. Next up: writing, then swimming, then modding. 😎🤗

Just another day at the office for me. Yawn. I am having my Thursday blahs. I seem to have fatigue every Thursday, sometimes even a headache.

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Just another day at the office for me. Yawn. I am having my Thursday blahs. I seem to have fatigue every Thursday, sometimes even a headache.

I remember those days, Ape... but now, older and retired, I sit here in Crete overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, sipping a Gin and tonic, thinking of Lion, while editing my latest story. I am sure those days will happen for you too. 😎

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I remember those days, Ape... but now, older and retired, I sit here in Crete overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, sipping a Gin and tonic, thinking of Lion, while editing my latest story. I am sure those days will happen for you too. 😎

Probably not Crete (tempting as that is) but yeah, might get there eventually. The problem with me on Crete would be the constant temptation to go touring to the Minoan palaces and other historical landmarks there. Not to mention excursions to see other islands. I adored Santorini when I was there on my Aegean cruise.

OK, time goes on, and so does life, I guess.

(wipes the bar, which seems to be covered in empty Jameson glasses and tears)

We'll have Folgers coffee this morning, Jameson's on the side.

Teas are Yorkshire and Assam.

Miscellaneous pastries – help yourselves.

Kat, Coke Zero newly stocked in the cooler.

David, I've got Tanqueray gin in the fridge if you wanna, with Schwepps tonic – or Pimm's if you're feeling colonial and all.

Coincidentally, Bear, Tanqueray gin was what I was drinking yesterday evening with grapefruit tonic, while on our balcony, and yes I may have had one too many. 🙄😎 I have another please Bear, thank you. 😎

I wish we knew for sure Lion’s status. On heavy pain meds, maybe he just can’t log on or use his phone. 😢 I hate not knowing. He said a friend of his was going to contact one of us when he passed.

He was too young… 😢

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I wish we knew for sure Lion’s status. On heavy pain meds, maybe he just can’t log on or use his phone. 😢 I hate not knowing. He said a friend of his was going to contact one of us when he passed.

He was too young… 😢

I keep checking for obituaries and none so far. But I bet he’s reached the point where logging on is more than he can handle. My heart hurts. He’s been such a dear friend.

Music was a big part of the Lion's presence here. Sending this one out to him. Hope we hear something soon.

Good weekend morning!! I've put a load of dark roast in Bertha and there's pots of Yorkshire Gold and Irish Breakfast tea.

Kind of gray and meh here for the weekend. I mowed the lawn after work yesterday since this weekend doesn't look promising for outdoor work.

Kalandra is a new discovery of mine, a Nordic band (Swedes and Norwegians mostly) based in Oslo, Norway but who first met attending art school in Liverpool, UK. Their sound is maybe best described as prog folk rock. They have a new album coming soon and the latest release is a special one for them. The writer is a woman from the Isle of Man who is a friend (from university) and former member of the band.

Afternoon, Rumpies

Ooo that’s very affecting music, Mr Ape. Kinda inspiring me to write something dark.

Difficult week with Dad. Had to switch out his bed in facility to a hospital bed and his walker’s now a wheelchair. No words for what it’s like to see him in this condition. It’s Mom all over again.

Sending love to you all. Life can be fucking hard, but it’s worth the journey, right? ❤️

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Difficult week with Dad. Had to switch out his bed in facility to a hospital bed and his walker’s now a wheelchair. No words for what it’s like to see him in this condition.

Vibes. We went through similar with my Dad (12 years ago this Fall). He didn't last long in facility though. Went in around Canadian Thanksgiving (early October) and passed on Remembrance Day that same year. But boy did he go downhill fast.

Hugs, Kimmie.

Thank you, Lina and Mr Ape ❤️

I can’t believe his decline in just the last week. So sad. Hard to watch.

Hugs, Kimmie.

Definite hugs to Kimmi – and your drinks are on Lion's tab today. I know he would agree.

It's Sunday, and in two days it will officially be Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

So yesterday, Lady Jay and I had our pool closed for the off-season.

It's always a sad event, especially this year as everyone really enjoyed it this summer.

When we first bought the house, we bought it despite the pool.

I knew pools were expensive and took a lot of work, and I was against it.

But after the first summer, my granddaughters overruled me, and since then, we have all come to enjoy it more each year.

So… anyway, it's closed.

Coffee is Kirkland's finest.

Teas are Lapsang Souchow and Yorkshire Gold.

And pick your own pastries from the bar.

The Beatles … I'll Follow the Sun …