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Post by Silver on Nov 8, 2024 14:24:11 GMT -5
Light snow still falling. Much of the state has been impacted with road closures and stranded motorists. Welcome to winter, I guess. Hope you're able to get around. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 8, 2024 14:41:42 GMT -5
Light snow still falling. Much of the state has been impacted with road closures and stranded motorists. I read that up to a couple of feet of snow was expected out your way. Stay safe, my friend! |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 8, 2024 14:56:00 GMT -5
 Light rain off and on, farmers cutting cane, lots of farm equipment on the road, binged on a tv series wife and I last night. Tired of watching tv hosts wring their hands, GET OVER IT!
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Post by trailboss on Nov 8, 2024 18:19:34 GMT -5
Light snow still falling. Much of the state has been impacted with road closures and stranded motorists. Yeah, I spoke with an EL Paso driver (they cover most of NM) and a Denver driver, they have their hands full with the snow… Sure is starting early, but the dependence we have on water in the southwest, I am hoping for bumper crops of snow… ten years of it might bring Lake Mead to respectable levels. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 8, 2024 21:10:47 GMT -5
So far I've received 762 political texts. I thought they would stop after the election, but no. Sigh.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 8, 2024 21:18:04 GMT -5
So far I've received 762 political texts. I thought they would stop after the election, but no. Sigh. I have not gotten a single political text. You sound like a lottery winner! |
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Post by username on Nov 9, 2024 11:49:21 GMT -5
Expensive day for me had to get 4 new tires on the buggy. It is what it is.
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Post by urbino on Nov 9, 2024 19:34:27 GMT -5
Expensive day for me had to get 4 new tires on the buggy. It is what it is. Yowch. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 9, 2024 20:19:15 GMT -5
Just the latest in a long string of soggy days/foggy nights here in Memphis. Gonna stay soggy through at least noon, tomorrow, too. I've been all discombobulated ever since I got out of bed, absolutely certain it was Friday. I've had to check my phone and computer multiple times to convince myself it's Saturday.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 9, 2024 21:38:45 GMT -5
Expensive day for me had to get 4 new tires on the buggy. It is what it is. Yeah, a week ago I spent $1,400.00 on the same. Tires have gotten pricey. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 9, 2024 22:05:04 GMT -5
Expensive day for me had to get 4 new tires on the buggy. It is what it is. Yeah, a week ago I spent $1,400.00 on the same. Tires have gotten pricey. Owning a car has gotten expensive. 70k for a pickup, 5k a year for insurance, 1500 for tires. Of course inflation is only 22% over the last 4 years. Right? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 9, 2024 22:08:47 GMT -5
Worked around the house all day. Cloudy, cool and damp. Got another 2.25 inches last night.
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Post by username on Nov 10, 2024 12:34:36 GMT -5
ran a lot of errands so far a productive day
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Post by Gypo on Nov 10, 2024 14:49:42 GMT -5
Blood pressure is good 102/68 meds should be ready in an hour and a half. Off to lunch with Deere and Little Guy the Costco and pick up meds.
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 10, 2024 15:08:42 GMT -5
Blood pressure is good 102/68 meds should be ready in an hour and a half. Off to lunch with Deere and Little Guy the Costco and pick up meds. I certainly hope the meds do their job and help you get over this. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Nov 10, 2024 18:04:02 GMT -5
Yesterday another fruitcake day rolled around...four of the six sisters gathered for the yearly task, and I took my pipes and Toasted Burley out to the back porch. My reward was a lunch of baby sister's homemade potato salad and turkey and Swiss on her homemade bread.
Afterward, I got a chance to use the corkscrew on my new Spartan Swiss Army knife, and followed that with a shot-glass of the sweet white wine that's used to soak the cakes...when I woke from my nap, I had homemade cookies and coffee to end a banner day
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 10, 2024 18:07:13 GMT -5
Yesterday another fruitcake day rolled around...four of the six sisters gathered for the yearly task, and I took my pipes and Toasted Burley out to the back porch. My reward was a lunch of baby sister's homemade potato salad and turkey and Swiss on her homemade bread. Afterward, I got a chance to use the corkscrew on my new Spartan Swiss Army knife, and followed that with a shot-glass of the sweet white wine that's used to soak the cakes...when I woke from my nap, I had homemade cookies and coffee to end a banner day Sounds like a dream, Herb!  |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 10, 2024 18:28:10 GMT -5
Today, I discovered a very flat rear tire when I went to leave. Pulling back in and removing it, thanks to the Hi-Lyft Jack, I can see the tread cap is blown in three places. Tire was worn and they will blow if I leave them on too long with worn tread, My rear tires wear faster on the inside meaning more frequent rotations needed. I suspect the axles might have been tweaked from overloading in the past. I have had three thousands pounds in this truck for long hauls. Many years ago I replaced the rear leaf springs with leaves about 60 per cent thicker. Truck rides like Curly's Stagecoach in the movie of the same name. LOL. So, I am off tomorrow in search of a replacement tire. The other one was replaced a few weeks ago. I have a spare tucked up under the bed and need to remount it more accessibly. It can be a little tricky getting it out from there. Maye I will try to get it out tomorrow and put it on?
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Post by urbino on Nov 10, 2024 19:51:14 GMT -5
Today, I discovered a very flat rear tire when I went to leave. Pulling back in and removing it, thanks to the Hi-Lyft Jack, I can see the tread cap is blown in three places. Tire was worn and they will blow if I leave them on too long with worn tread, My rear tires wear faster on the inside meaning more frequent rotations needed. I suspect the axles might have been tweaked from overloading in the past. I have had three thousands pounds in this truck for long hauls. Many years ago I replaced the rear leaf springs with leaves about 60 per cent thicker. Truck rides like Curly's Stagecoach in the movie of the same name. LOL. So, I am off tomorrow in search of a replacement tire. The other one was replaced a few weeks ago. I have a spare tucked up under the bed and need to remount it more accessibly. It can be a little tricky getting it out from there. Maye I will try to get it out tomorrow and put it on? Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to these jobs. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 10, 2024 19:52:06 GMT -5
Yesterday another fruitcake day rolled around...four of the six sisters gathered for the yearly task, and I took my pipes and Toasted Burley out to the back porch. My reward was a lunch of baby sister's homemade potato salad and turkey and Swiss on her homemade bread. Afterward, I got a chance to use the corkscrew on my new Spartan Swiss Army knife, and followed that with a shot-glass of the sweet white wine that's used to soak the cakes...when I woke from my nap, I had homemade cookies and coffee to end a banner day Take that, Collins! (Was it Collins fruitcakes that were recently discussed?)
That must be some white wine. Knocked you out with one shot glass.
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Post by Goldbrick on Nov 10, 2024 19:59:56 GMT -5
Yesterday another fruitcake day rolled around...four of the six sisters gathered for the yearly task, and I took my pipes and Toasted Burley out to the back porch. My reward was a lunch of baby sister's homemade potato salad and turkey and Swiss on her homemade bread. Afterward, I got a chance to use the corkscrew on my new Spartan Swiss Army knife, and followed that with a shot-glass of the sweet white wine that's used to soak the cakes...when I woke from my nap, I had homemade cookies and coffee to end a banner day Take that, Collins! (Was it Collins fruitcakes that were recently discussed?)
That must be some white wine. Knocked you out with one shot glass.
It was the second helping of potato salad! |
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Post by Gypo on Nov 10, 2024 20:21:08 GMT -5
Blood pressure is good 102/68 meds should be ready in an hour and a half. Off to lunch with Deere and Little Guy the Costco and pick up meds. I certainly hope the meds do their job and help you get over this. Thank You |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 11, 2024 16:27:54 GMT -5
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae
1872 – 1918
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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Post by urbino on Nov 11, 2024 18:06:17 GMT -5
We got a day of sunshine for the first time in quite a while. Mostly sunny again tomorrow, I think, before we go back under the blanket.
I, of course, have been indoors all day.
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Post by Gypo on Nov 12, 2024 8:50:07 GMT -5
In Flanders Fields John McCrae 1872 – 1918 In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. I thought about the veterans that I know yesterday and this morning along with the ones that are gone who I knew when I was younger. Two of the three I have met in person off this forum are veterans. My father employed a few one of them was Tom Pickle who was 173rd airborne in Vietnam. I did not realize as a teen but when I got older and read a little I about crapped my pants called him and yes he was serving in 68,69. VETERANS Thank You and I have the ut most respect for you. |
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Post by The Wizzard on Nov 12, 2024 9:56:17 GMT -5
John McCrae was a Canadian you know. - Great poem!
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Post by trailboss on Nov 12, 2024 9:56:53 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 12, 2024 10:43:29 GMT -5
Had my coronary procedure down in Denver (Aurora actually). Friends drove me and Eli down (3:30 each way) and other friends took Eli for the day. He was badly shaken by the crazy traffic. Never saw so many vehicles or heard such strange sounds. He is still recovering this morning. Procedure done under general anaesthetic and took ove an hour. Recovery was a bitch. Doing much better this morning, both of us.
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 12, 2024 11:00:32 GMT -5
Such a tragedy, Charlie. I'm very sorry to hear about this and the loss to you and your family. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 12, 2024 11:03:03 GMT -5
Had my coronary procedure down in Denver (Aurora actually). Friends drove me and Eli down (3:30 each way) and other friends took Eli for the day. He was badly shaken by the crazy traffic. Never saw so many vehicles or heard such strange sounds. He is still recovering this morning. Procedure done under general anaesthetic and took ove an hour. Recovery was a bitch. Doing much better this morning, both of us. Glad to hear that your procedure is over with and that both you and Eli are doing better, Bob. |
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Light rain off and on, farmers cutting cane, lots of farm equipment on the road, binged on a tv series wife and I last night. Tired of watching tv hosts wring their hands, GET OVER IT!
