"It looks like another one of those long, cold nights, Ma. I think a nightcap is in order." "Yes Pa, I could use a chloroform infusion."

I drove my wife into the city today for her mammogram. She is sore from the procedure. I am sore from sitting in the car for the better part of five hours. I was able to stretch my legs during a flash Costco run. (Yes, they do happen) Sweet sleep. The weather man says I'll be waking up to a mess.

Good morning. When I worked the money came every freaking week. Now in retirement the money comes once a month, which leads to a cycle of Paid! Yay! Spend. Oh boy. Bills. Son of a bitch. Broke. How many more days until Paid! Did I say good morning?

What's up Canada? Happy Monday.

🎵Memories Like the corners up my behind. Misty colored memories of the way we were..🎵 This is how one of my brothers commemorated July 7, 2025. My first. The staff at City Hospital treated me like a king. I wouldn't have expected that from people who look at dirty asses all day. Good morning

A Minnie The Moocher puppy picture from April, 2022. She looks so lost. We worried that she was hurt as a pup. She took forever to warm up to me. I can think about scenarios, but maybe I'll let it lie. In this home she is warm. She's fed. She is loved to bits. And she's cuddled up to me right now.

And yet all I have retained in my Norwegian course is "ól, takk." And I probably spelled that wrong.

Good morning. There was another dance with our septic system yesterday. I was actually in the basement when the low-voltage box that controls the float in the tank shorted and went *POOF*! A flash of sparks and a plume of acrid electrical smoke followed. This morning, an electrician fixed it. Yay!

Steve Cropper has passed. If you don't know the name you should Google it. He was, and will remain, a huge part of my musical world. Stax forever!

Old Man B!£ch Of The Week Honestly. Can we turn the crowd noise down during football broadcasts? There is no need to mic up 80,000 people and drown out the commentators. I don't care if you don't like Collinsworth, I want to hear what he has to say. The CC is always behind the play, so it's useless

Good morning. We have been moaning and bitching and wondering how we will get through the winter. Then we realized that the Winter Olympics begin on February 6th and run to the 22nd. That is an almost full worst month of winter diversion. For us with the audacity to retire. And no cash to travel.

I need to get some gold lame'. Have a great night. youtu.be/9Gfqy-awdYA?...

I used AI tonight. It's not something I want to use, but I had to try it. The Norwegian fisherman you see in the picture is me. And he's much better looking than me. At least A.I. got my eyes correct.

This morning's sunrise. The star in the east. I'm expecting three dudes on camels soon.

This morning was the annual "Plug-in" ceremony at the ranch. Today I plugged in our gasoline-powered vehicles into an electrical outlet, in what will be a daily ritual here for the next three months. If you don't know what I am talking about you don't live in Saskatchewan. Lucky you. (In the winter)

Good morning. *Sarcasm intended*

Thank you @colleenmr.bsky.social You are number 500. I have been stuck at 499 forever.😄

Breaking news. The crockpot went down, halfway through cooking today's roast. Fortunately, like most Canadians, we carry a spare, and the 'beef goes on'. (Thank you, Sonny Bono. R.I.P) C'mon! That line has to be worth a follow.

I stood outside tonight and looked at the snow sky hiding the stars, my breath rising in plumes. "Look Dad, I'm smoking. I'm smoking." "Don't ever smoke Boy." Of course you would say that. Smoking killed before we could watch you grow old. Before I could get to know you better. And Sleep well.

Celery and Cheez Whiz. I grew up, and remain, poor. Celery and Cheez Whiz has always been a favorite treat. But only when the spread is on sale. Comfort food varies between the classes. "Edward hurt my feelings, where is the caviar?" Give me Celery and Cheez Whiz any day.

Is too early to be making up family non-friendly lyrics to the pied in Chistmas music at the grocery? I am there.

At this time... 22 days. 1 hour. 17 minutes. I won't state that after this passage the days will begin to lengthen. ( although they will) I will state that after this time the days will, at the very least, not get bloody shorter. (Until summer, but we will deal with it then) C'mon solstice.

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen. 1. Trooper (Opening act - Nick Gilder-less Sweeney Todd with their new lead singer....17 year old Brian Adams) 2. Buddy Guy (Twice) 3. George Thorogood and the Destroyers (Twice) 4. Johnny Winter 5. Black Sabbath

Today is the 28th. If I was less of a man I would delete the post. But... SEE MY SHAME, WORLD!

"Da Bears!" I wonder how many times this line will be posted on the socials at this moment?

Yesterday the ground was white from the heavy fog . This morning, through now, the snow has dusted down, adding a permanent skiff on top of yesterday's frost. Permanent until spring, that is. I'm calling it. November 25th is the first day of winter 2025/2026.

Dear Bluesky Today I called Jack White Jack Black. Sorry. I am not losing my grip. Just tired. To state again... Jack WHITE kicked ass as the Lions halftime entertainment. It's too bad the Lions didn't get the message.

A quick trip to Saskatoon, in the fog, this morning. We still call them telephone poles, but most of those lines around here were buried starting back in the 80s. If I was alive 80 years ago I might be referring to the "tel-e-o-grafy" poles. But today I counted power poles to chart visibility 1/2

Good foggy morning. Have you ever noticed that whenever President Stinky Piggy has extra heat and needs cover, or needs a boost in his "ratings" there is a shooting? It's too bad that law enforcement and investigative journalists won't do their jobs, and take that pig down! My last rant for 2025

New book. I'll lend it to you when I'm done with it. (I will NEVER be done with it)

This! Have a great night! youtu.be/dxK6dTcaJTc?...

It was a dull sunrise this morning, but I had to try out the new phone camera. I like the depth of the shot.

New phone today. New phones for both my wife and myself. Before you all go "look at you all fancy pants with a shiny new phone thang" let me state. We were four years into our two year contract. We also didn't get the fancy Iphones. Samsung S25 We went for lunch while data was being transferred 1/2

I hate the Cowboys. But the Eagles will wear this "loss of shame" for a long, long time.

K-CUP EXPLOSION! COFFEE DELAYED! OLD MAN GRUMPY IS CRANKED TO 11! It's going to be one of those days. Good morning?

So, is the "Shitheads On Tractors" convoy protest today? Downtown Redneck Flats was tractorless. I'm surprised. Folks around here usually join up with the stupidest people for the stupidest protests. Except for me. I'm not saying I'm smart. I am smart enough to duck when the bullcrap starts to fly.

Today's affirmation. May you forever know comfort as strong as the sound of the septic tank pump running a flawless and complete cycle. I'm serious. After a weekend of the utter unknown, it's great to have it working again. And... 1/2

I stole this from James Fell's FB page. I need to buy a couple of his books.

How high did you jump this afternoon? Has your heartbeat returned to normal? Or, were you smarter than me (of course you are) and muted your phone? I had cranked up my volume earlier, and am still vibrating.

I listen to two of the wrestling personality Cornette's podcasts every week. Question my taste, you may, and while Jim can be too non-pc for most, me included, he is my age, he swears like me, and he's definitely a lefty. And he's funny as hell. 1/2

MY PLATFORM A RETURN OF PERSONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE ON ALL MEDIA PLATFORMS! ACTUAL HUMANS WHO UNDERSTAND PROBLEMS AND WHO WILL HELP! VOTE FOR ME! Why me freak out? My CTV Roku app has been locked since Sunday. I can not find a human to talk to. Just a list of unhelpful situations on the help board.

The sound re-fried beans make as they leave the can is "glorp." Today's soup recipe. 1 lb of ground beef, browned and drained. I can each of Red beans Pork and beans Black beans (drained) Re-fried beans I jar of salsa (Heat of your choice) 2-litres of beef broth. Combine and cook Pray!

Sciatica Sciatica What rhymes with sciatica? Attica Battica Cattica Pain... Getting old and feeling the pain. That rhymes with sciatica.

Good morning. Morning question. Who was the last Canadian Conservative leader who wasn't an asshole? I say Joe Clark, but perhaps it was Charest or Kim Campbell. Did Clark lead for a time during the wilderness years? Before or after Charest? Google, here I come.

... at which time Pierre packed up and headed back to his taxpayer-funded 19-room mansion to plan yet another taxpayer-funded cross-country political tour, during which he would complain about government waste and a lack of accountability.

The brandy is down my gullet. The chaser is being enjoyed. My nerves are hopefully being stroked. #NoElectionPlease

What's the old man bitching about today? My wife and I are both overdue for new phones. Now, they both work OK, but as of Dec 31, hers won't work on SaskTel systems, and mine, well, it's a status thing. No, it has nothing to do with status. I'm fine with having a phone 5 models behind. 1/4

Yay. And life goes on in Redneck Flats Sask. Except, Martha has a wee bit of a spring in her step when she feeds the chickens. And Old Carl can spit a perfect 23 with Redman Tobbaco juice. Bubba (not that one) will hold on to this victory in his heart until the Riders miss the playoffs next year.

And speaking of age. No matter what sound setting on the TV that I use, I still can't understand the play by play because of the crowd noise. Hearing aids in. Hearing aids out. It does not matter. The closed captions are a few seconds behind, which is annoying.