• Philbert Phlamingo
  • Philbert Phlamingo

february 2018

A 24-day adventure by Philbert Read more
  • Trip start
    February 2, 2018

    The start before the chaos

    February 1, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ -10 °C

    D won a box of goodies from Cathy Gohlke. Cathy is an author she met in 2014 on a trip to Scotland. All was good for a few moments. Then the month got off to a rocky start.

  • Ground Hog Day

    February 2, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 -10 °C

    D used the time to catch up on some reading. What’s terrifying is the thought that Bannon could/might run for President in 2020.

  • Chinese Buffet

    February 3, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C

    Where D is the life of the party as her fortune said she was welcome at any gathering (in bed). R liked the peanut chicken.

  • Casablanca Night!

    February 10, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ -5 °C

    Classic movie at a classic place, 😀. We almost didn't make it. There was a long line for tickets on a cold snowy night. Can't wait for the popcorn. We brought our own topping!

    And to top off the evening it's a stop at Texas Roadhouse for some late night grub 🍖 Yummm......Read more

  • Lazy Sunday

    February 11, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ -4 °C

    It's a lazy Sunday here at mingo Manor. Too cold to do much.

    We had to snow blow the driveway just to back the car in because it got stuck in the road. Ugg.

  • Uh oh!

    February 14, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    No happy Valentine’s Day here! Rick is home with the flu so Diane is staying away. 😢😢

  • A fuzzy recovery

    February 17, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C

    After lounging all day trying to recover from the flu (Rick) and a nasty headache (Diane) we ventured out to Fuzzy’s Hideaway. It was a nice light dinner.

    We followed this excitement with a trip to Dollar General for more cough medicine and laundry detergent. Could it be more breathtaking?

    We topped it all off with casual viewing of the Olympics. Finn is curled up next to me.
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  • Philbert Goes to Lunch

    February 24, 2018 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 4 °C

    Since Diane and Rick have to be showing the Corn Crib 🌽 to potential renters today so we are taking a break for lunch. Bring on the Beer Cheese! 🍺 🧀! (Ok—bring on the nacho cheese instead...)

  • Near Disaster!

    February 25, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 1 °C

    The old hickory tree from the woods was no match for the high winds that came through Epworth Forest last night. It missed the fence, the truck, and barely missed the neighbors house. Sadly there was one fatality. The flower pot has passed on to the great garden in the sky. The bench is in critical condition. All have hope that the bench will survive. Insurance agents will be called as soon as the immediate danger has been cleared. Agents of the Northern Indiana Power Service Company commonly known as NIPSCO are rushing to the scene as this reporter writes. Live power lines await them in the middle of Susanna Lane.

    Preliminary investigation has revealed no damage was done to the nearby geocache. However the trail leading to the cache has been blocked. Only the most gallant of efforts will reward the geocacher who must bushwhack their way to the treasure.

    It was also observed that no wildlife such as bunnies 🐇 or antelope were harmed.

    Brown Dog was prevented from investigating the scene for fear he would pee on the wires thereby resulting in an electrified brown dog. He seems to be recovering from this slight quite well as he licks his chops in anticipation of the bacon and eggs 🥚 that were served in lieu of the standard Sunday breakfast 🥞 🥓 of Polar Pop, Sunday paper, toast sticks and jealousy eyed protein rings 🍩.

    Further updates will he added as necessary.
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  • Trip end
    February 25, 2018