Tuesday Tidbits...

Yes, it's a bit on the frigid side out there this morning, but be thankful we're not digging out from under a foot of snow like some near the east coast.
You're going to still practice some caution out there while driving about, as some slick spots will no doubt be looking for the unsuspecting. And make sure to dress accordingly as well.
Our Hoosierland weather for today brings us partly sunny skies, temps rising to about 37 degrees (above freezing is always preferable in my book), and no precipitation (but it's coming).

Now, let's settle in with a nice hot cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa (or maybe something a bit stringe) while we see what else has been going on...
*** First off of the frozen leaf pile is our "What the hell happens today, Bob?" feature:
DECEMBER 11 -
---It's National APP Day

(there better be an "app" for that by now)
---It's National Noodle Ring Day

(good day for some hot soup, too)
*** Next up, time once again to view all the FWPD calls that went out last week for the crimes we SHOULD have heard about...but didn't:

FWPD CALLS - DEC 4 - DEC 9
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18F142978 12/04/2018 07:39pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1100 KINSMOOR AV
18F142986 12/04/2018 08:06pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 6100 LANDSDOWNE DR
18F143026 12/04/2018 10:25pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1100 KINSMOOR AV
18F143029 12/04/2018 10:37pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 1200 W PACKARD AV
18F143064 12/05/2018 12:46am 113 SHOTS FIRED 2100 EDEN ST
18F143137 12/05/2018 07:48am 113 SHOTS FIRED 2500 DREXEL AV
18F143457 12/06/2018 01:14am 113 SHOTS FIRED 7100 PEERLESS DR
18F143804 12/06/2018 09:18pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 2800 MARDIGRAS LN
18F143861 12/07/2018 12:51am 113 SHOTS FIRED 5200 MARTINIQUE RD
18F143870 12/07/2018 01:37am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4900 OLD MAYSVILLE RD
18F144237 12/07/2018 11:02pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 3900 MCKINNIE AV
18F144260 12/08/2018 12:34am 113 SHOTS FIRED 600 FLORENCE AV
18F144282 12/08/2018 02:44am 113 SHOTS FIRED 2600 ABBEY DR APT 2
18F144497 12/08/2018 06:07pm 113 SHOTS FIRED HOBSON DR & E STATE BLVD
18F144637 12/09/2018 01:14am 113 SHOTS FIRED 4300 BLK SOUTHWAYNE AV
18F144687 12/09/2018 04:36am 113 SHOTS FIRED 2800 BLK S MONROE ST
18F144736 12/09/2018 11:02am 113 SHOTS FIRED MCKEE ST & EUCLID AV
18F144831 12/09/2018 03:43pm 113 SHOTS FIRED 3200 S HANNA ST
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NO vehicles vandalized by gunsfire (for once)
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18F144312 12/08/2018 06:13am 53 ARMED ROB 5800 HEATHERVIEW LN
18F143175 12/05/2018 10:01am 53 ARMED ROB 7900 DECATUR RD
18F143329 12/05/2018 05:56pm 53 ARMED ROB 400 W PAULDING RD
18F143505 12/06/2018 06:51am 53 ARMED ROB 1200 LUMBARD ST
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18F143391 12/05/2018 09:09pm 56 MOLESTING 7000 LAMONT DR
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18F142988 12/04/2018 08:12pm 58 SHOOTING E HAWTHORNE ST & DECATUR RD
18F143202 12/05/2018 11:36am 58 SHOOTING 3000 MCCORMICK AV
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18F142677 12/04/2018 01:19am 59 CUTTING/STAB 3700 E WASHINGTON BLVD
18F143884 12/07/2018 03:16am 59 CUTTING/STAB 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD
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18F144461 12/08/2018 04:25pm 61 RAPE 7500 BEATY AV
18F144870 12/09/2018 04:53pm 61 RAPE 700 BROADWAY
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18F144507 12/08/2018 06:18pm 75 PURSUIT 500 SPRING ST
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Plus 15 narcotics calls 
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Fireworks calls: DEC 4 - DEC 9
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NONE??? AGAIN??? Just Effin' WOW!!
*** Next, More "tis the season" goings on. Here's the story:
https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/police-search-for-suspect-in-theft-of-10k-in-merchandise/1651194905

This perp has stolen $10K of stuff from various stores in Allen Country.
Be nice is we all knew WHICH stores he's hit and what part of the city it took place, wouldn't it?
Make things lots easier to find this thief and find him a nice warm JAIL CELL for the holidays.
*** Next up, Which TV is the "best bang for YOUR buck"? let's see:
https://www.wane.com/sponsored-content?prx_t=fCQEATB0sAS1QQA

First off, I DON'T need ROKU...or a SMART tv, and I CERTAINLY don't need a SIXTY-FIVE INCH set.
I'd LIKE to find a damn 28" rig that would FIT into our existing entertainment center. Maybe a 32 inch set for the family room.
And I want a set that simply connects to a COAX cable from a set top box (that we're paying for).
I want a DUMB television...that'/s easy to hook up and just as easy to watch...period.
I'm not trying to impress anyone...I only want to watch my channels and maybe some DVDs once in a while.
Guess that's WAY too much to as for these days.
*** Next, time to drop by "Kitten Corner"...

I iz sorry for almost tripping daddy.

The kids had themselves a nice calm day...after Gallifrey decided to stop running between my legs. I don't like taking unexpected "trips".

I iz busy hiding in the bag.

Violet was wonderfully content to not take part in that...good for her.
*** Next up, let's brave the cold and check in with "Midnight and Whiskers"...
Our furry twosome spent the day nearby the house (right alongside the foundation wall adjacent to the patio.
That was good to have them close, when the weather gets cold.
She usually spends the night in a shelter, but I;ve no idea whore he goes. As long as they're both here for breakfast, that's fine. And then they know they;ll get fed well enough.
*** Last back to the fireplace...there's no getting around it...growing older kinda sucks.

I've been debating what Christmas decorations to pout up this year, and  really do not have the strength or stamina to haul up a;; the bins (yes, we have our share of decorations. I take after my mom there) up and down the stairs.

So, I'm picking and choosing.
The tree is  must, but all the bric-a-brac...perhaps not. Wreaths on the doors...already done.
Our Christmas bears?
Well, this might well be the last year we can get one (finding a K-Mart in Indiana is becoming as hard has finding a good neighbors in our area). But., they're bagged, so it's not heavy to lug upstairs.
I also plan to keep putting the electric candles in our windows (as long as they last, that is). It's nice to see those blue bulbs glowing at night.
But overall, it is becoming for of a chore than anything else.
Wasn't a problem when I was younger...my folks did the decorating (and let me help). As I got older, I liked getting all "Christmased-up" for the holidays...did that for years in Philly as well as here Hoosierland.

It's just that the spirit is willing but the body's not wanting to participate as much.
Still, we'll have some level of festiveness around the "Fortress"...and for the usual amount of time (until January 6th).
Yeah, it's only once a year...but that once seems to be coming around sooner than I imagined...heh.

Be well, make a difference to someone, and...
Stay SAFE out there, America.