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Good morning NDNers! First prayers for those impacted by the by so-it-goes

the tornados in Mississippi and surrounding areas!
Been wet and chilly since yesterday here in the DC burbs so bad to curtail yard work. So, it will be more time to watch ND women hoops and men and women LAX games.
Also a big day for us, New washer is forecast to be delivered late today. Over four week wait for a normal model (due to our space issue). Glad to not have to go to the laundromat after this - though brand new with over 100 washers and dryers of which maybe 10 of each max being used when we were there each week!
Best to all, have a great weekend, be safe and GO IRISH!!