Local 2020 census figures were published in the local weekly and the news for southeast Kansas is bad. Every county lost people and Montgomery led the way with 4000 people fewer than in 2010. Other than a few small towns with fewer than 300 people, the only town to gain population was Pittsburg. Pittsburgh’s increase can probably be explained by an expanding Pitt State University.
Labor Day
For the first time ever I had to work on Labor Day. At least I have a weekend starting tomorrow morning.
Masks are back
We were told at work everyone at Wally World has to wear a mask. In addition, most non store employees and all salaried managers need to be vaccinated. This includes employees who work between several different facilities. The announcememt took store management by surprise and a lot of employees did not have masks yesterday. We will get better today.
Cats in with a win
The AFL is down to its last month and in spite of the drama caused by the WuFlu lockdowns, it looks like they might complete the season. Geelong can clinch a finals berth with a win over defending champion Richmond. This is supposed to be a home game for the Cats, but is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the home ground for Richmond (as well as Melbourne, Collingwood, Hawthorn, and Essendon). Since fans cannot attend games in Melbourne, the 95,000 seat capacity of the MCG is not needed. The AFL denied Geelong’s request to host the game at their home field, where limited attendance was allowed.
A Cats win would give them a finals berth and a chance at the number one seed overall. A loss would see them struggle to finish in the top four and get two finals games guaranteed. A Richmond win would keep their finals chances alive, while a loss would put their chances on life support.
Down, but not out
Still can’t find a reliable internet provider. I am just posting when I can.
I just realized that 15 years ago today I left Phoenix to move to Kansas. So how am I celebrating? By lying down in bed for most of the last two days. I only manage to get to work because I can afford to take one day off over the next two and a half months or I lose what probably will be the best paying job I can get around here.
Still no internet
I have several things to post, but with out internet and no prospect of getting the problem fixed, it is not happening.
Back in a few days.
I got home from Tulsa Tough Sunday afternoon to find I had slow internet. Now I have no home internet. Problem should be resolved by Friday. Until then, I will post when I can.
Got tomatoes?
Got my first tomatoes of the season. I had to cull these that grew too close together so I could get some bigger ones later. This is why I waste money buying plants, so I can have something to eat 30-45 days before the plants I grew from seed are ready.
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I owe, I owe….
It’s off to work I go. After spending a three day weekend in Tulsa, I have to go back to work for two days before my normal weekend. This weekend will be spent as close to home as possible.
Footyfried 
