Morning Bear

Hopefully we (us] are taking easy on Lady Dryad easy and Jane and I appreciate her skills. She told us "the bear is good to me."

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Much Thanks for the morning start

As Jane goes to check on Kimmi's toys in store room #4 I'll get a few tunes going

I feel a Styx type of morning

Lady

Sweet Madam Blue

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Guess we should report on Saturday & Sunday NFL games ....

After the weekend games 4 teams remain

Seattle Seahawks. LA Rams, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos..

I personally shall not comment on the final 4 teams

I rather say bring on tonight's college game

#1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) are playing the #10 Miami Hurricanes [13-2) in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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As I speak of tonight game Florida also is in the weather news

After winter storm warnings were issued in parts of the South on Saturday, snow arrived as far south as Pensacola, Florida.

Did our own Kat bring snow to Florida

I say NO

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Ah island coffee AND tunes

Much Thanks from the rolling plains of Kansa, which for those not aware our state of Kansas is named for our ancestral "real American" tribe.

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To add to this morning offering

doughnuts & cuppycakes yes thinking of Kat the cuppycakes are red velvet with a raspberry to crown the cream cheese icing, before any gooey comments they are from my Jane.

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Now a music set featuring

Satin Jackets

You Make Me Feel Good

Night Keys

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Shall we discuss NFL football this morning?

Other than Seattle Seahawks dismembered the San Francisco 49ers

last night all

the "talking sports heads" are talking about the overtime win by Denver Broncos over the Buffalo Bills in Overtime questionable calls going to Denver to win; one would think that but not so!! Everyone talking about Broncos QB Bo Nix (love his name btw)

suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the Divisional Round playoff game, meaning veteran Jarrett Stidham will start the upcoming AFC Championship Game against today winner between the Texans vs New England Patriots

stay tuned y'all

Enjoy all today's games if you're into American NFL football

or if not

get out go for a walk in nature be oberserved of the nature around you,

calming your heart and soul.

Lion & Jane Out

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Fabulous tunes and buttercream cuppycakes! What a great way to start off my Saturday.

The big task on my to-do list today is buying a new bed and mattress. 😊

a new bed...but I shan't tell).

Have a great Saturday, all y'all!

Morning Kat

Great story btw

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Also all the marketing genius say January is THE best month for mattresses and TV sales

Stay warm out there and these two songs are sent with you in mind too

Adam Ant

Wonderful

Alannah Myles

Black Velvet

Thanks Bear

Not much to add this morning other than the upcoming NFL PlayOff games later today the Buffalo Bills travel to "mile high" to take on the Denver Broncos at 3:30 pm and later at 7pm

San Francisco 49ers take on Seattle Seahawks.

That leaves the Texans travel to New England Patriots on Sunday at 2pm

Finishing later with Los Angeles Rams take on Chicago Bears at 5:30pm

Plenty of NFL."american" football today and Sunday. Just also leaving a tease for Monday

NCAA Football Championship

Miami takes on Indiana.

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Before music

There still the continuing

Florida’s cold snap which can cause iguanas to fall from trees;

Now music

Fine Young Cannibals

Good Thing

INXS

Devil Inside

Peter Gabriel

Shock The Monkey

Those 3 should calm Bear down and make the rest of y'all enjoy this Saturday

Lion Out

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3rd set comin y'all's way as I try to extradite Jane from Storeroom #4

Grand Funk

Were An American Band

Rush

Tom Sawyer

and our last for TGIF @ Rumps

Jethro Tull

Wind Up / Locomotive Breath

This ancient lion's heart is filled with music as our morning starts

Hopefully a song or two has y'all toes tapping too

If your in the path of winters fury be safe AND please check on your neighbors DON'T forget your pets too.

Also let's not forget the sea turtles and "falling iguanas"

Here is Florida Warning

Florida's "falling iguana" warning alerts residents that when temperatures drop below 40-50°F, cold-blooded iguanas become "cold-stunned," losing muscle control and falling from trees, appearing dead but often reviving as it warms, so people should leave them alone as they can bite defensively when they wake up. 

That's correct DON'T take them into your autos or home.

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Lion & Jane on the way to our furry friends

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Time to roll out second set

Cream

White Room

that was from their farewell concert in 1968 to be thrown AND catch a drum stick from Ginger Baker would be the best memory of their final concert. hard to believe that long ago.

sigh

Uriah Heep

Stealin

Johnny Winter

Susie Q

With Jane occupied I'm able to play classics from this ancient lion's past

Good Morning Bear

Much Thanks for the start of our weekend

I'll have a cuppa of Kicking Horse and a sprinkle covered cake doughnut as the Jukebox warms up.

Sweet Jane wander off towards storeroom #4 I heard giggling and hushed talk I think she's with our Kat

Look Out Kimmi's Toys!! Morning workout CUMMING y'all's way

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1st music set

Cream

Sunshine Of Your Love

Johnny Lang

Lie To Me

Traffic

Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys

Another great music set to start

Fried Day for y'all

Happy News

There a new TV show about donkey rescue it's called "Donkey King," a reality series following Ron King and his team at Oscar's Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary in California, airing Saturday mornings on ABC (in USA) as part of the Weekend Adventure block, focusing on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming donkeys. The 17-episode series premiered in early January 2026 and showcases the donkeys' personalities while educating viewers on animal welfare, with episodes available online after broadcast. 
Our Jenny approves btw

And asks for y'all support
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Let us ALL raise a glass and toast Kimmi on her 300th story

Y'all

Well done my friend Well done indeed

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Third Set

Going way back to honour what was called the British Invasion of America in Feb 9th 1964 on the Ed Sullivan Show

The Beatles

Other Key Bands: Alongside The Beatles, groups like The Dave Clark Five, Herman's Hermits, The Kinks, The Animals, and The Who achieved major success in the U.S. starting in 1964.

With this I shall turn this over to our

BearKeep aka James

Stay Happy & Postive Y'all

Lion Out

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Second Set

Blues Band

Come Fly With Me

10 cc

I'm Not In Love

Daryl Hall & CeeLo Green

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

Thristy @ Rumps

1st in

Lights On

Big Beautiful Bertha Filled with

Folgers

Mixed Selection of Doughnuts & Cuppycakes placed on side bar

Jukebox On

Time for music

Hall & Oats

Maneater

Styx

Fooling Yourself

Roger Hodgson

The Logical Song

With these 3 gives me time to restock

our bar with Coke Zero, mini marshmallows and Boulevard Pale Ale

Allow me to post this here

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And with that, we will get Hump-Day a-humpin'!

Lights on, Lady Dryad has cleaned up and we’re ready to go.

Tea Kettle is refilled and ready. There are pots of Red Rose and Assam 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.

Bear claws and champagne for everyone!

Take care out there, 'K?

Morning James

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Hump Day @ Rumps

1st in

Lights On

Big Beautiful Bertha filled with

Trung Nguyen Vietnamese Coffee for that "extra morning kick"

Mix of doughnuts and cuppycakes placed on side bar

Jukebox On

seems proper time for music

Fallen Vessel

The Ocean Between

Eivan Thorne

I Find You

Shinedown

Three Six Five

Not a bad start if I say myself

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After those three ladies I shall end this morning set with

Celtic Whispers

The Wandering Rose

wandering rose has a calming to my lion's heart and soul

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David Bowie with Jeff Beck

The Jean Genie

With those I shall bid adieu

leaving Rumps to Bear & Company

Lion Out

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Speaking of talented ladies Tunesday continues with

Enya

Caribbean Blues

then

Stevie Nicks and Don Henley

Leather and Lace

Lady Gaga

The Dead Dance

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Allow this ancient lion to recommend a story from our own Kimmi titled

Fate of My Heart

https://www.lushstories.com/stories/love-stories/the-fate-of-my-heart

Not just a good story from Kimmi but a excellent redo of a classic short story from the 18th century,, "The Lady, or the Tiger?" by Frank Stockton, published in 1882. This has

her fingerprints all thru as she brings this story into the 21st century.

Can I say more?

Yes, this is also Kimmi's 300th story here in Lush Stories.

Congratulations my friend well done indeed.

Raise a toast to you

Kimmi

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Pulled into Rumps parking

Seems quiet enough outside

1st in looks around quiet inside too.

Well the old irish saying is

"go luath a ardú

am is fearr a shocrú ar an gaiste béar!

which translates to

early to rise

best time to set the bear trap"

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Lights On

Big Beautiful Bertha filled with

Lion 100% Kona Coffee this morning

Tea Kettle filled and singin

Fresh mornings sweets placed on side bar for y'all hungry for a "sweet tooth" fix. Our morning star: boston creme

Checked on Terrance all snug in the Nut Warmer

Miss Pixel raised up checking to see who dare wake her this early.

Turned on Jukebox for a couple of songs while I'll help picking up around here.

1st up to welcome Tunesday

Asia

Fanfare For The Common Man

Then

Pink Floyd

The Wall When The Tigers Broke Free

Two excellent songs to get this day

Alive I say

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points to feet, makes massaging motions, waits...

yes our one Goddess allow the scented oils relax your delicate feet.

Sweet Jane has heated towels for you too.

May we recommend a pot of lemon balm to relax?

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Morning Kimmi sorry about back to work Monday

Bear Morning too

You whimpering reminds this ancient lion how after a spontaneous party "blows in" the true friends would stay and help with clean up. I knew you would pop in early this morning and since you missed out on the BBQ fun & football I placed a couple of racks of ribs in the cooler for you and Lady Jay.

I brought Jane and fresh baked goods too.

Jane giggling as she fills Big Beautiful Bertha with Lion's Blended Coffee

Also Kettle is filled and singin

Now sone music

Handle With Care

Heroes

Rapture

Guess I'll roll up my sleeves and help Bear clean up the mess (the mess I helped to make)

Y'all enjoy your Monday

Lion & Jane

B busy helping Bear

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Final Sunday's Wild Card Game is now in the books

New England Patriots beat Los Angles Chargers

16 to 3

Monday nite game is

Texans vs Pittsburgh Stealers

As of this evening

The NFC matchups are set:

49ers @ Seahawks

Rams @ Bears,

The AFC will be determined with the Monday Night winner.

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What a day with BBQ and Beer with a large side of Football.

I just may be late in Monday morning

But don't fret

Bear will be in to open & clean up.

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2nd of 3 games now in the books

SF 49er move on after beating last year Super Bowl winner Philadelphia Eagles.

23 to 19

Next up tonight at 7:15 pm CST

Los Angles Chargers vs New England Patriots

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Leaving all the rib bones for Bear!!

He is a carnivorous mammal!!

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At the half

Eagles 13

49ers 10

What goes with Ribs & Cowboy Baked Beans you ask ?

Why Ice cold Beer

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1st game done

Buffalo Bills move on

Second game just starting

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SF 49ers vs Philadelphia Eagles

Serving pulled pork sandwiches & cowboy bakedbeans now

Eat up y'all

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Folgers Lion? Really???

Yep NO foofoo "bear" coffee today

Just doesn't set well with American Football & BBQ !!

I'm positive Bear will have one of his favs tomorrow... that is if he shows up early

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Being a deadhead please post any of your favourite Dead song to honour Bobby

Much thanks my friend

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Bills vs Jaguar at Noon CST

Just down the road from our Kat beach house.

Jane here 'supervisor general' of our BBQ grill watching the smoke curl to the heavens.

I'm sure Kimmi not the only one ready to watch NFL PlayOff Sunday games.

Right now making coleslaw and deviled eggs

Next

what's BBQ without Baked Beans

How about a couple of songs that Jane picked out??

Love Story

Tayor Swift

and I must say I did turn her onto

Bob Seger

Her Strut

Yes there's something special with the five seasons of relationships

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Just make sure you do a thorough job and get all my cracks and crevices! 🤣

Am I the only one saying take it AND keep it to store room #4??

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Before I 'exit stage left' to pick up my lovely Jane to help with BBQ

A couple of Dead & Company

Sugar Magnolia

And Bob's final concert August 3rd 2025 at Grateful Dead 60 year Celebration Golden Gate Park

(3 Days of Concerts with Trey Anastatio + Billy Strings + Sturgill Simpson)

Trust this lion shall return to get NFL Sunday Fun Day

Fired up the grill outback by the hot tub Gotta be serving BBQ ribs & Pulled Pork Memphis Style with all the sides to go with Sundays NFL games.

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Best get this 3rd set playing which I shall honour one and only Bob Weir, founding member of Grateful Dead and lately of Dead and Company he was a young 78.

Touch Of Grey

Ripple

Knockin On Heaven's Door

Gotta know just who opened Heaven door only Jerry Garcia.

Rest peaceful Bobby, I can only dream of the jam session with Jerry in heaven.