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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 5, 2023 16:17:54 GMT -5
Ahhh...the end of the day. It's been 36° with periods of rain since this morning. The VA clinic was crowded this afternoon with geezers like me all waiting for flu and COVID vaccinations. The drive there and back was slow with traffic and red lights, but at least that gave me time to smoke my pipe. The house is warm, I have my wife and cat close by, I changed into my sweats and slippers, and I have a mug of herbal tea steeping on the side. Hmmm...do I feel an inkling of holiday cheer and gratitude in this ol' spirit o' mine? It's good to be home.
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Post by Darin on Dec 5, 2023 16:25:38 GMT -5
😊😊😊
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Post by john on Dec 5, 2023 16:48:02 GMT -5
Glad you are doing well Don. Been down the stent road myself in '09. Then became a member of the Cabbage Patch with a quad bypass in '20. When I had the stents put in the dr said I had a minor blockage,90%-90%-100% !! All in the"widow maker". I asked him what he considered major? Now running like a top and gaining everyday! The moral is, Don't join the Cabbage Patch Kids!"
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Post by john on Dec 5, 2023 16:54:51 GMT -5
In replying to Don and welcoming his recovery, I am thankful for the good medical attention I have received from the Veterans Hospital in B'Ham AL. I meet all kinds of people who come from other areas that have their own VA hospitals and come to the AL hospital because of the quality of care here. I have seen vast improvement in the past 12 years in both patient care and the quality of the medical staff. A hearty thanks to those in Congress who keep pushing for the veteran community and our cares and concerns. Pray that it only changes for the better and not go back to the way it was.
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Post by lizardonarock on Dec 5, 2023 21:55:20 GMT -5
Lazy day except the part where my wife messes up the burr grinder I am thankful that the tools for this problem are on hand. As much coffee as I go through it is no surprise when it decides to go all terminator, extreme measures of kindness must be rewarded upon the grinder to get it working for another run.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 6, 2023 10:17:06 GMT -5
Glad you made it home, Russ.
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 6, 2023 15:59:05 GMT -5
Well, I actually accomplished something today. I added a new post to my postcard blog although a software problem means that I have to try to make an adjustment. I also made a repair with glue and a screw to fix a small folding table leg brace joint that had separated. Back to the recliner and the TV!
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Post by urbino on Dec 6, 2023 17:44:06 GMT -5
Well, I actually accomplished something today. I added a new post to my postcard blog although a software problem means that I have to try to make an adjustment. I also made a repair with glue and a screw to fix a small folding table leg brace joint that had separated. Back to the recliner and the TV! Can you post a link to your website again?
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 6, 2023 18:04:18 GMT -5
Well, I actually accomplished something today. I added a new post to my postcard blog although a software problem means that I have to try to make an adjustment. I also made a repair with glue and a screw to fix a small folding table leg brace joint that had separated. Back to the recliner and the TV! Can you post a link to your website again? Sure. railroadpostcards.blogspot.com/?m=1
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 6, 2023 18:06:06 GMT -5
Tomorrow is THAT day. We say we will never forget, but we have. We have allowed our gov’t to put us in about the same position of non-readiness we were in on 7 December 1941.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 6, 2023 18:07:20 GMT -5
![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) Daughter got me a Flag that flew over the Arizona!
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Post by Darin on Dec 6, 2023 18:21:03 GMT -5
Nice! I'll be surfing that one tonight. 😎
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 6, 2023 18:23:18 GMT -5
Nice! I'll be surfing that one tonight. 😎 Thanks. The latest post has too much space between the front and reverse views that I just tried to correct.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 6, 2023 19:05:17 GMT -5
4 patients in two weeks, all had taken every Covid vaccine, all had 3-4 bouts with covid afterward, two have died as a complication from the last bout with Covid.
The whole story is not being told, and nearly impossible to find the truth...thanks to big Pharma and Big Tech....but hey, they are looking out for you!
I know that it is anecdotal, but I see what I see.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2023 22:00:04 GMT -5
Tomorrow is THAT day. We say we will never forget, but we have. We have allowed our gov’t to put us in about the same position of non-readiness we were in on 7 December 1941. I haven't forgotten.
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2023 2:01:03 GMT -5
The rotary snowplow one . . . how did that work? Were there steam lines going forward from the engine to drive the blades?
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Post by Gypo on Dec 7, 2023 4:12:34 GMT -5
The rotary snowplow one . . . how did that work? Were there steam lines going forward from the engine to drive the blades? I can tell you a little bit about the ones in Roseville the newest one is from the 1920's. They use steam to keep the ice from building up on the blades only time I was on them was to move them in the round house very slow moving piece of equipment but the need diesel locomotive's in-between the set one faces forward and one backwards.
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Post by Darin on Dec 7, 2023 6:34:55 GMT -5
4 patients in two weeks, all had taken every Covid vaccine, all had 3-4 bouts with covid afterward, two have died as a complication from the last bout with Covid. The whole story is not being told, and nearly impossible to find the truth...thanks to big Pharma and Big Tech....but hey, they are looking out for you! I know that it is anecdotal, but I see what I see. The key word here is "patients" ... those with pre-existing conditions, especially something as advanced as renal failure, have much higher morbidity rates. Unmanaged diabetes and heart conditions also seemed high on the list.
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Post by coalsmoke on Dec 7, 2023 7:04:37 GMT -5
The rotary snowplow one . . . how did that work? Were there steam lines going forward from the engine to drive the blades? The old ones had an onboard boiler that made the steam to drive the blades and the plow was pushed by one or two locomotives. Here's some more info.... en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotary_snowplow
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 10:37:23 GMT -5
Not doing anything worth mentioning, by comparison.
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese empire launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. Texas native Doris Miller was a steward on the USS West Virginia when the attack began. He manned a deck gun and fought off the attacking aircraft. For his heroism, he was awarded the Navy Cross.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 7, 2023 11:05:19 GMT -5
![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) Was wondering how long it would take. My Mothers brother stayed gone 5 years in the Navy, was on the ship that broughtRoosevelt to the Yalta conference, my whole family has served, I am not a religious man but God Bless AMERICA. Really don't reconize her now ! I really need to say my Fathers brother fought from Africa to Germany, came back a little loopey, sorry I'm rambling.Old man disease
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Post by daveinlax on Dec 7, 2023 11:38:49 GMT -5
“Really don't reconize her now !“ You really need to get out more! I’ve traveled the USA from NYC to HI this year, driven thousands of miles and things are a lot better than what you’ve being fed.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 7, 2023 11:42:57 GMT -5
Not doing anything worth mentioning, by comparison. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese empire launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. Texas native Doris Miller was a steward on the USS West Virginia when the attack began. He manned a deck gun and fought off the attacking aircraft. For his heroism, he was awarded the Navy Cross. A guy named Doris had to be a tough-son-of-a-gun, he pre-dated A Boy Named Sue by decades.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2023 11:43:10 GMT -5
Dave, in what sense, please?
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 11:46:17 GMT -5
Dave, in what sense, please? For people like Dave, not the rest of us.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2023 11:46:55 GMT -5
Not doing anything worth mentioning, by comparison. On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese empire launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. Texas native Doris Miller was a steward on the USS West Virginia when the attack began. He manned a deck gun and fought off the attacking aircraft. For his heroism, he was awarded the Navy Cross. A guy named Doris had to be a tough-son-of-a-gun, he pre-dated A Boy Named Sue by decades. Well, he obviously could take care of his self.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 7, 2023 11:55:48 GMT -5
![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) My wife had an Uncle named Shirley, wouldn't have wanted to tangle with him!
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Post by trailboss on Dec 7, 2023 12:03:00 GMT -5
![oldcdgr](//storage.forums.net/6447321/images/juvLHSbPyjgJlrDFxGym.gif) My wife had an Uncle named Shirley, wouldn't have wanted to tangle with him! Sorry Brad…. I could not resist.
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Post by Silver on Dec 7, 2023 12:10:08 GMT -5
Fed my sourdough starter. I'll be making dough for a couple loaves. While it ferments, I'll be making cheddar pop overs with some of the discard.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2023 13:14:40 GMT -5
My first day hunting the muzzleloader season. We have a generous season here: the month of December. Spent y’day sorting out my gear and checking the zero on the rifle. I have long hated in-lines, but the ol’ eyes have forced me to a platform that allows the addition of an optic. I use a T/C Impact .50 with a Sig-Sauer 1x reddot. This has been a reliable combo for me and has made meat in the past. Crazy weather: forecast for 65° today. Way too warm but it is what it is.
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