Weather report is ... up in the air?

It all over the place, rain here and there, rain everywhere and nowhere too.  We'll be at Happy Hour.  How about you?

Not looking too bad for Happy Hour tonight Friday July 17

Friends, please check below for information regarding a memorial service for Sue Moore, Brien Moore's mom.

The storm pattern at this time seems to be tracking north of us.  We'll keep an I on conditions.  As we all know, with temps expected to reach 90! popups can roll in.  For now we are a YES for Happy Hour.  Check back if you have any doubts.  I'll update the blog if warranted.

Beth is going with a favorite for Happy Hour delights with Jersey Mike's subs and we have some roast beef and peppers that I really like.  You better get here early if you like it too ; )

Rick and Margo left us a winning scratch off lottery ticket before they bugged out.  We are going to reinvest it and a $4 power ball winning ticket into our Happy Hour Bazllionaire fund so your chances of cashing in big time at this Happy are WAY up there.  You better be here, you don't want to be the only one of us not fabulously wealthy (see rules below)*! 

We hope to see you tonight!

From the Advocate: A memorial service celebrating the life of Susan Gail Moore, age 82, of Newark, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 North Fifth Street, Newark, with Pastor John Stroup officiating. A gathering celebrating Susan's life will be held at the Elk's Lodge, 73 North Third Street, Newark from 1-3 p.m. following the service at the church.

Sue has been a friend of Beth and mine since the early 1970's.  She not only put up with us but made us welcome at the family home on Granville Street.  Many many enjoyable evenings were spent with the family shooting the breeze in the living room or playing euchre at the kitchen table. 

* To review, any "welcome guest"** who attends that Friday happy hour in which we win a PowerBall jackpot on the next drawing, shares equally in the pot.

We have the caveat "welcome guest**" to be able to not include those who are not intended to be included such as the pizza guy, the dude that cuts across the back yard, errant skydivers, wandering neighbors and the like. Minors under the age of 18 do not qualify for a share unless agreed upon by Kim and Beth. + We are the final authority as defining "welcome guests".  This statement of policy supersedes any previous statement of policy.  PLUS for this week, The Nature Conservancy will receive a donation right off of the top of the total take.  Beth and I will determine that amount.  I hope they get a bunch of money!

What's goin on?

The weather report is now leaning toward an increased chance of showers starting Friday at 4:00-5:00 at 35% chance of scattered thunderstorms and going up to 50% then 60%.

I'm still optimistic about Happy Hour but will reserve final commitment for Friday.

But hey, it's a great looking Thursday for now!  Loving the sun!

A confirmed maybe for Friday July 17 Happy Hour

Some weather folks are saying a warm enough 86 and a 10% rain chance.  Sounds good if they know what they are talking about.  We will update the status later in the week.  Hope to see you all!

We had somewhat cool weather for the start of our Upper Peninsula visit last week.  It was sunny and warm after day one.  Swam in the lake, kayaked, rode bikes, hiked, played lots of games, sweet!

Looks like the next official poolside event will be on The 5th of July!

Not a great forecast for Friday so lets call it a "No poolside Happy Hour this Friday June 26".  

We are going to get ready for a 2:00 PM Sunday pool party on July 5th. Relax and unwind from a busy weekend.  We'll have something on the grill to share.  Happy Hour friends, please join us!
As always, we are good weather dependent.  Check back here for weather and party updates as we get closer to the 5th.

Stop by and check out the day lilies, they are busting out!

Nine were in attendance at a fine Happy Hour.

I liked the beef and peppers, Peggy's grandma's potato salad recipe was a hit and several dips and chips were enjoyed.  We stayed under cover of the pool house most of the time due to come and go drizzle.  I'll be checking the lottery tickets Sunday.  A nine way split would be sweet.  I'll also post a couple pictures Wednesday.
Nada, nothing, zilch on the Mega and PowerBall!

 Little in the way of pictures but here we are as it was.

Thanks too all who came for making it a fun Happy Hour.  

OK.... We'll be poolside until at least 6:30 if you want to stop over.

It's very so so weather wise but we have some good food in the cooker and some cold ones in the frig.  The PowerBall ticket has been purchased!  See you soon or see you next time!

Forecast WAS looking promising for happy Hour June 19

Update Friday morning!  Well well well.  The forecast illustration posted down below has been revised 12 hours later.  It says 55 percent chance at 5, 30 percent at 6 and 7 pm.  We'll just have to wait and see about Happy Hour. Check back as we get closer. Dang!
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The last few happy hours we have had about a 30% chance of rain.  It's a little scary when we get a 0, zero % forecast.  We'll be brave and say we are ON for Happy Hour this Friday June 19.

Beth plan is to make a shredded beef and peppers.  Great for sandwiches or in a bowl.  I'm a big fan!

I'll pick up a PowerBall ticket.  You better show up dear welcome guests**.  You don't want to be the only one NOT becoming a bizzillionare!

BTW.  I haven't played euchre in a long time.  If you are interested in a game or two Friday, look me up.  Traditionally Friday night euchre rules have a few quirks. First: It's cutthrought which means if suit selection comes back to the dealer a second time, the dealer must make trump.  B. We also allow a call of "no trump" to be made if everyone passed on the first round and the up card is turned down. High card wins the trick, there is "no trump" suit.  3. Stealing of the deal is permitted.  If the larcenous dealer gets all the cards dealt and trump choice card turned up before a protest from the violated team can be lodged, the deal is done and the cards shall be played as dealt.  The next deal goes to the player to the left of the thief ... unless there is another swiping of the deal!

To review, any "welcome guest"** who attends that Friday happy hour in which we win a PowerBall jackpot on the next drawing, shares equally in the pot.

We have the caveat "welcome guest**" to be able to not include those who are not intended to be included such as the pizza guy, the dude that cuts across the back yard, errant skydivers, wandering neighbors and the like. Minors under the age of 18 do not qualify for a share unless agreed upon by Kim and Beth. We are the final authority as defining "welcome guests".  This statement of policy supersedes any previous statement of policy.

Nice bunch of folks showed up for Happy Hour!

The manhunt is over.  Brien is alive and well and was in attendance as was Terry and Rachael.  Peggy and Kolt were here and so was Kolts lovely companion Devini.  I hope I spelled her name correctly.  Ken, Josh and Zoe the swimmer were here, Margo and Snicker, Beth and Todd, Don and Chris, Barry, Kathy, Amanda and Lilli, Ellen, Lisa and Kathy G, Marty, Reece and friend were here for a bit, Nancy and Rob, and from the back yard came neighbors Randy and Tracy.  We hope to see them at more Happy Hours.

I thank Lilli for getting me into the pool.  It was a great night for a swim.

I'll post some pics soon.  ...and now we have some posted below!

We were strangely close on several PowerBall AND Mega Millions numbers but not close enough. We'll try again next time!

Thanks to all for making it so much fun!

My camera took a nap later in the evening so here is the start of Happy Hour June 12, 2015.

NEWS FLASH!

*They (see below) say a storm is on the way due to hit about 5:30! over by 6:00?  I'm going to take cushions and umbrellas in until after the storm.  It looks like a short in duration event (I'm hoping).  We'll put the rib samplers on after that.  Come on over if you like.  We'll be very happy to see you!

* YIKES!