OSUT 257: Spring is Finally Here. Bring on the Outdoor Fun and Grilling Season!

[DoggyDaddy]

Evenin' Greg.

 

[GregD]

Evening DD

 

[BeDome]

Hey GregD

 

[BeDome]

I've got 3 huge white pines that are probably 70 years old at least, and the ivy has taken over their trunks. Been that way for as long as I can remember. I have some out front that I do have to keep off the house (Bedford limestone). In fact that needs to be done again now.

Pines have the ability to "poison" their surroundings, similar to walnuts, but only with acidity, not with hormones.
I'm not surprised that big pines can take it.

 

[Expat]

I figured Jaybird would have been back by now.

 

[ancjr]

 

[ancjr]

It's mighty dusty in here, fellas.

 

[GregD]

Hi BD

 

[GregD]

Good to see you back ancjr

 

[BeDome]

It's mighty dusty in here, fellas.

This is a "No Swiffer Zone," I've gathered.

 

[GregD]

I figured Jaybird would have been back by now.

How long has Jaybird been gone?

 

[ancjr]

Miss Daisy passed on the 15th. Hoe cakes were my favorite thing she made. I was fighting the tears even buying the cornmeal today...

 

[DoggyDaddy]

It's mighty dusty in here, fellas.

Hi ancjr! It's good to see you! Sorry to hear of Miss Daisy's passing. God bless.

 

[klausm]

Texmex for that similar sounding music is "conjunto." Which basically just means a band, group (conjunction).

If you explore more, you'll find that adaptations of rap, soul, jazz, country, pop rock-ish, but with the same sounds as typical conjunto (band) music, have become mainstays.

I always felt that some of the old school Mexican sounded like a polka adaptation

 

[Lpherr]

Miss Daisy passed on the 15th. Hoe cakes were my favorite thing she made. I was fighting the tears even buying the cornmeal today...

Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences. In time, the good memories will outweigh the sadness and tears. I hope that time comes soon for you.

 

[BeDome]

I always felt that some of the old school Mexican sounded like a polka adaptation

True.
All the timing, breaks, transitions, chorus and even chord structures and changes are pure polkas.
I suppose I have enough German in me to appreciate some polkas. Got it from somewhere.

Lots (LOTS!) of white folk Mexicans, down in Mexico are of German heritage.

Not that Germans do all the polkas, but they brought some to this continent when they came.

 

[Expat]

Hello anc. Glad to have you back.

 

[Expat]

How long has Jaybird been gone?

I wasn’t allowed to view his profile but it has been a long time.

 

[BeDome]

Miss Daisy passed on the 15th. Hoe cakes were my favorite thing she made. I was fighting the tears even buying the cornmeal today...

I don't know you enough to offer any more than empathy and best wishes through this journey.
I say it often, but the meanings adapt.
Godspeed.

 

[BeDome]

I wasn’t allowed to view his profile but it has been a long time.

Seems odd if he's still here.
Surely a mod can offer something consequential.