Scarlet Pimpernel

Acutely aware of the bad jokes in here! Might have to sine myself up for more. But that might result in circular reasoning. Reminds me of that geometry teacher baseball team, called Angles in the Outfield! I'll do a 180 and see myself out now...

I believe those were common instruments carried around by the former Reaper (Panic Connoisseur!), @WxWatcher007!! Maybe they're being repurposed!

Haven't really looked where I'm at but wouldn't be surprised if there are hints of them starting their path upward. Not sure if this is earlier than usual, I thought they normally really start coming out about mid-May. Maybe it's a bit earlier than that then, on average. Seem to recall them arriving about early May in 2004, though I also recall it was pretty warm at that point too. I look forward to @Jebman jebwalks through the cicadas, taking in their songs! Would that be called a jebbrood walk then (for Brood X, or any Brood)?

@wxtrix and @Mrs.J, many thanks for the information!!

On the pre-registration list for MoCo vaccination sites, also occasionally checking CVS and Giant, etc., when I can (though those are really hit or miss with openings, gotta get it at the right time).

Sure you don't mean the reverse of that??

That would be cool! Unfortunately I have too much going on this year to head up that way, but definitely sounds like an idea for another spring. Appreciate the suggestion! LOL! I guess this is the equivalent of @stormtracker's "Shut up, Chuck!" line!

Thanks...appreciate your kind words on the photos!

Many thanks! Glad that you liked those!

And a couple more!...

@mappy... TULIPS!!!

Nah, I thought you always had voices in your head anyhow!! But I'd be cautious about interactions between the chip implant from the vaccine and any metal fillings you might have. Never know what station you might tune into!!

All this discussion of ice cream trucks...just be sure to beware of this one:

Ohhh, homemade mac and cheese is great for sure!

Looks like some bizarre remake of "African Queen"!!!

Damn. I guess that means arugula is out of the question too. How about hot sauce then?

My sister-in-law extolls the virtues of fried bologna and ketchup...seriously!! I think it was Clint Eastwood (in one of his movies, maybe one of the Dirty Harry ones?) who said "Nobody, I mean nobody, puts ketchup on a hotdog!"

Pan-seared cicadas in a reduction of Miller Lite, with a hint of rosemary garnish?

Yeah, we definitely need a vomit/barf emoji! But I'm shocked you brought back the Vienna sausage and Spaghetti-Ohs image earlier! All we need now is for @H2O to post something similar with cicadas, in honor of the upcoming Brood X! Wait, I really didn't mean to ask that, now I'm kinda worried!! ETA: Was also going to mention, happy anniversary to you!!!

I think he's "reformed" now! Maybe...

It's all in how much you twist the nut, see...

Now THIS is some high-quality box wine right here!!... ETA: Goes great with BLT sandwiches, too, I might add!! But probably not with Sphaghetti-Ohs and Wieners.

I'm tempted to say that Miller Lite isn't exactly "beer", but don't want to insult @H2O's drapery again!

That's great!! Must be a great feeling to have that out of the way and a huge relief. I think MD is accelerating their "everyone eligible" date to April 12, if I heard correctly the other day (think it used to be end of this month?). It still may be a wait with tons of people setting appointments, but I look forward to getting that done as well.