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Costco has the best gas prices by far in our area. I’ve heard about Wegmans, no stores in the PNW. What did you like about them? My MIL was aghast that I liked Costco Pumpkin Pie. She called them trash pies!

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I love pumpkin pie and will admit here and now that I don't mind Costco pumpkin pie. There, I said it. 😬

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I think the white berries in the second picture are from the Snowberry plant.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

😂 I need to remember that!

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m anxious to find out! It will be so nice not to wrap up like a mummy and sleeping on the couch in front of the fireplace gas stove when the power is out.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our running house joke is after grocery shopping and filling the fridge, “when is the power going out?” Not anymore! 😂

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

There are many trees that encompass a wide area where we live. Minor wind gusts can cause power outages year round. It will take some time to not worry about losing power. Once the county approves the wiring, maybe I’ll start to relax.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Natural gas. Our gas meter is just large enough to run the generator and gas furnace together if it’s too cold to use the heat pump.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

That would be a nice (great) feeling of continued living without the interruption of power loss.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thank you! Peace of mind is what I am praying for when looking at the forecast and not rushing to stuff the refrigerator with blocks of blue ice.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Agree! I think we tossed more food over the years than it cost to purchase the generator.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

After 20+ years of multiple days going without power and losing power multiple times every year, we finally have a whole house standby generator! House camping was getting very tiresome, I’ll gladly pay for the convenience. Yes, it’s a Costco program purchase. 😂 #AnniversaryGift #I’mGettingOlder

New standby generator on cement pad surrounded by rocks and dirt. Side of house with electrical and gas plumbing in the background.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What a relief your neighbor is ok! Thank you for letting me know and giving her great advice to protect herself from the landlord.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Glad you were looking after her well being, but a sad ending.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Really sad! Did you see a moving van or truck? Maybe do/have a wellness check to be sure she isn't inside the building?

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Thanks P! She certainly was, much more energetic than me this morning. Have a great week! 🤗

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A Yellow-faced Bumblebee (Bombus vosnesenskii) exploring a California poppy patch above dad’s bulkhead this morning. 🐝 #PNW #Nature #Pollinators #Bloomscrolling

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

That’s the first time I’ve seen the Brady Bunch heads. 😂 Denali Sam, thank you for sharing the Far Side!

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

If there was only an edit option, argh!

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The Almond Brothers got me thinking got me thinking of other group names! 🤣

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Here’s some edible bands and artists you might know: Elvis Parsley The Velveteen Underground Johnny Cashew Iggy Popcorn Bacon Tomato Overdrive The Doritos Fleetwood Mac and Cheese

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

That disgusting looking thing needs to be an alien in a sci-fi flick. From your hint I’m thinking C, bee parasite.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pretty in purple! Any little frogs tucked away in the pedals?

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I’m glad you finally found the cause of your mystery pain and can go forward with pain management and treatment. Thank goodness you had excellent medical care.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The minutes and seconds of musical pleasure. One note and one beat at a time. #AlphabetChallenge #WeekIforInteger #Music

Surf Beat CD of early 1960’s surf and garage instrumentals. 33 songs.

James P. Johnson CD. Stride piano solo and with other artists from the late 20’s to mid 40’s. 25 songs.

Sidney Bechet CD from the early 1950’s. Nicely recorded energetic tunes. 17 songs.

The Velvet Underground 45th Anniversary Deluxe Edition CD. 22 songs, including 12 live. Excellent remastering from the late 1960’s recording.

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Pacer @raidbug.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The seasons are ready to turn over a new leaf. 🍁

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