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* Not sure if Oscar loved the hammock, anyways what’s going on in your part of Illinois?…

posted by Isabel Miller
Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 7:45 am

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I can’t remember–my brain is now filled with happiness because of the Oscar pic. What was the question?

Comment by notsosure Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 8:09 am
Beautiful weather over here. Perfect temperature, sunny, and oodles of pollen - enough to share.

We still have not learned why a McDonough County deputy sheriff ran a car off the road, thereby killing the driver three months ago. All we know now is the name of the driver and the deputy, and the location of the incident. The State’s Attorney indicated a couple weeks ago that he would hand over the investigation to an independent prosecutor, after he received the IL State Police investigation.

Crickets, otherwise. And oodles of pollen to share.

Comment by H-W Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 8:40 am
Thanks for the Oscar pic - it’s been a while.

Comment by JoanP Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 8:54 am
“…and the other dog goes the other way.”

Oscar is a good boy, and a good fella.

Looks like he’s enjoying a breeze right there.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:04 am
In this part of Illinois, we’re focusing on blooming trees and flowers — and dogs.

Comment by Keyrock Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:05 am
I don’t know enough about college football players to judge whether the Bears picked the right guy last night, but it was tough to see the NU kid go the very next pick AFTER the Bears picked.

Comment by Homebody Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:12 am
Mixed responses to the Bears’ 1st round pick. Many wanted DT Jalen Carter. Bears’ quarterbacks often run for their lives due to poor OL protection. Remembering Cutler getting sacked something like nine times in just the first half. Fields can really use good protection.

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:42 am
The State of Illinois is now solely focused on Oscar, nothing else can possibly be happening. I am sure that his agenda of unlimited free treats for all dogs will pass both chambers faster than any bill has before.

Comment by CornAl DoGooder Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:49 am
In his mind, Oscar is on the bow of the Titanic (having replaced Di Caprio). ( He woke up well before the iceberg incident.)

Comment by Sayitaintso Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 9:53 am
purple is powerful.

Comment by flea Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 10:04 am
Fiancee and I recently brought in a rehomed dog, so planning a ‘work’ outside day as we get him adjusted to the new home and yard.

Comment by Treefiddy Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 10:13 am
Yay Puppy! Thanks for the Oscar picture. I needed it.

Comment by Dog Lover Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 10:27 am
Looks like the weather is gonna be nice enough to get some work done in the yard.

Rats.

– MrJM

Comment by MisterJayEm Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 10:28 am
Oscar on Royal Purple…perfect.

Comment by Dotnonymous Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 11:38 am
Very little in my portion of Forgottonia.
Weather is very nice though.

Comment by btowntruth from forgottonia Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 1:43 pm
Oscar looks quite happy to be where he is; his fur rustling in the breeze apparently also. I’ve got dog neighbors in the 60827; some barely notice me, a few bark as I walk by their yards just to let me know they saw me, so I say “good watchdog!” Yup, it’s a slow time here in the 60827, as we get 1 to 2 seasons of weather every few days.

Comment by thisjustinagain Friday, Apr 28, 23 @ 2:49 pm