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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 16:37:21 GMT -5
The swamp started out under 70 degrees and todays high was 92. I was able to enjoy a cigar at lunch a rare treat this time of year. Took off my leg bandages and let the sun warm my wounds and catch a few rays. I suppose when it heals up all the way I am going to look goofy with one lower leg all white and the other one tan. Still it wont be as bad as wearing tube socks to try and hide it. I always find it amusing when I see a old guy wearing dress shoes with tube socks and shorts.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 11, 2019 17:11:42 GMT -5
Cheers for the well wishes. I'll find out on the next day or two.
Interview went well. I said everything I wanted to say. If they want me to take it further, I'll see how Fridays interview goes before making a decision.
I'm wrecked now. Waiting for my blue tablet to kick in before heading to bed (I took a 'sleepy' blue tablet, not a 'keep you up' blue tablet).
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 11, 2019 17:13:53 GMT -5
Cheers for the well wishes. I'll find out on the next day or two. Interview went well. I said everything I wanted to say. If they want me to take it further, I'll see how Fridays interview goes before making a decision. I'm wrecked now. Waiting for my blue tablet to kick in before heading to bed (I took a 'sleepy' blue tablet, not a 'keep you up' blue tablet). As long as you don't take the red tablet.... Good luck with the interview, Paddy. |
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Post by Scott W on Sept 11, 2019 18:03:09 GMT -5
Cheers for the well wishes. I'll find out on the next day or two. Interview went well. I said everything I wanted to say. If they want me to take it further, I'll see how Fridays interview goes before making a decision. I'm wrecked now. Waiting for my blue tablet to kick in before heading to bed (I took a 'sleepy' blue tablet, not a 'keep you up' blue tablet). Good luck my man, you’ll get this |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 20:26:14 GMT -5
I am pretty sure he already has the job of his choice but they have to review the other resumes just make it look fair.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 11, 2019 21:21:18 GMT -5
All of the rumblings today and we did not get a drop of rain. 1/4 inch in the last 5 weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2019 22:27:08 GMT -5
I got rain today Ron but then God loves me more than you.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 1:56:08 GMT -5
While I love the autumn and winter, I hate the fact that my pipes hibernate. Why do they hibernate, LL? To me, this is the best pipe smoking time of the year.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 12, 2019 2:29:58 GMT -5
While I love the autumn and winter, I hate the fact that my pipes hibernate. Why do they hibernate, LL? To me, this is the best pipe smoking time of the year. I'm an outdoor smoker. So in the winter here it rains more And is too cold to sit outside. Jason has already told me to man up, but that's not gonna happen. I'll just wait until spring. I do get the odd day where I wrap up and brave the cold. I would lunt the odd time. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2019 2:34:14 GMT -5
Why do they hibernate, LL? To me, this is the best pipe smoking time of the year. I'm an outdoor smoker. So in the winter here it rains more And is too cold to sit outside. Jason has already told me to man up, but that's not gonna happen. I'll just wait until spring. I do get the odd day where I wrap up and brave the cold. I would lunt the odd time. You just need a space heater out in your shed, LL. Maybe a long extension cord, too.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 12, 2019 2:43:30 GMT -5
I'm an outdoor smoker. So in the winter here it rains more And is too cold to sit outside. Jason has already told me to man up, but that's not gonna happen. I'll just wait until spring. I do get the odd day where I wrap up and brave the cold. I would lunt the odd time. You just need a space heater out in your shed, LL. Maybe a long extension cord, too. When we move, I might look into something like that. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 12, 2019 8:01:51 GMT -5
I'm an outdoor smoker. So in the winter here it rains more And is too cold to sit outside. Jason has already told me to man up, but that's not gonna happen. I'll just wait until spring. I do get the odd day where I wrap up and brave the cold. I would lunt the odd time. You just need a space heater out in your shed, LL. Maybe a long extension cord, too. No, a peat fire! |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 12, 2019 8:34:33 GMT -5
You'll do great sir. I'm having a meeting with my sons principal in 30 mins. Apparently my son and ex wife have decided that he can drop out of school... ... not on my watch. The school called me yesturday and asked if I would come in for a meeting. Damn right I will. Ex called a few minutes later MAD AT ME for agreeing to talk to them about his options. This is exactly why he didn't need to move back in with her. I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Sept 12, 2019 8:35:58 GMT -5
 Early morning, good fog, ducks moving in rice field, checked on cat that had been hit by car, doing better, feeding him in a cage, he got up and limped, good sign, fired up a Soledad, drank coffee, couldn’t ask for better.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 12, 2019 8:47:04 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 12, 2019 8:54:18 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. Hopefully he can earn his GED and someone will help propel him through that. Joining the military has helped many a wayward youth straighten up. Best of luck to him. |
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 12, 2019 11:30:28 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. Josh, sorry to hear he's dropping out and going the GED and military route. Some kids mature early, some late. If he's in the military he'll find the culture will force him to learn self discipline quickly. It will also put pressure on him to accomplish what he is assigned to do. He'll have no options but to adjust. This could actually be a very good step for him. And he'll find out career wise, to progress anywhere, including the military, he'll need that GED. Hoping his choice takes him on a good path. |
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Post by calabash on Sept 12, 2019 11:48:54 GMT -5
Why do they hibernate, LL? To me, this is the best pipe smoking time of the year. I'm an outdoor smoker. So in the winter here it rains more And is too cold to sit outside. Jason has already told me to man up, but that's not gonna happen. I'll just wait until spring. I do get the odd day where I wrap up and brave the cold. I would lunt the odd time. I prefer to smoke outside in my backyard gazebo. When it gets cold, I'll move to the garage. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Sept 12, 2019 14:23:57 GMT -5
I started about 3 or 4 weeks ago building a wood flatbed on my truck. It's coming along, it's being driven and used now. But there are a hundred little things to do yet. Will and I spent the day going to town, getting parts and then boxing in the in-bed gooseneck ball. Had a couple of good bowls of BCA in my Devil Anse while out and about on the road. It sure is hot though.
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Post by kbareit on Sept 12, 2019 15:38:17 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. Sorry to hear about your son. I went through it with my oldest daughter and she waited until she was 18 and dropped out. A couple years later she got her GED and enrolled in college and got her BS and now works for I Fit supervising website construction and just started back in college to get her masters. He might just surprise you yet. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 12, 2019 15:52:38 GMT -5
I started about 3 or 4 weeks ago building a wood flatbed on my truck. It's coming along, it's being driven and used now. But there are a hundred little things to do yet. Will and I spent the day going to town, getting parts and then boxing in the in-bed gooseneck ball. Had a couple of good bowls of BCA in my Devil Anse while out and about on the road. It sure is hot though. What part of the world are you in for now? |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 12, 2019 15:53:04 GMT -5
No, Josh, you didn't fail him...knowing you as I do, this was a poor suggestion from someone else. You know better, but as Ken pointed out, it isn't the end of the world. Going into the military is the best thing for him...he needs direction that is enforced and he will get that there...might even make a career out of it.
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Post by bigwoolie on Sept 12, 2019 15:58:49 GMT -5
I started about 3 or 4 weeks ago building a wood flatbed on my truck. It's coming along, it's being driven and used now. But there are a hundred little things to do yet. Will and I spent the day going to town, getting parts and then boxing in the in-bed gooseneck ball. Had a couple of good bowls of BCA in my Devil Anse while out and about on the road. It sure is hot though. What part of the world are you in for now? I'm still in NC, and will probably button down and spend the winter here. I've got 3 horses to work on the side, so it should be pretty good. |
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Post by kxg on Sept 12, 2019 16:10:14 GMT -5
Josh, I'm sure your son will look back on this day twenty years from now and realize it was a turning point. Hopefully his plan for the military and a GED will play out to his advantage. It sounds like at this point, with the attitude you describe, going the college route might not be the best thing for him. Perhaps if he learns and applies the lessons of discipline and goal achievement from the military, he can take a surer path on down the road.
No matter what, know that you gave it your best to keep him in school. Now support him in any way you can as he walks his path.
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Post by bigwoolie on Sept 12, 2019 16:10:18 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. Josh, many of today's public schools have little, if any, challenges for a young man of good intelligence. I've seen many that the school system wrote off because the student just wouldn't engage in the group-think mentality. When those students left that environment and went out into the real world with it's challenges, like in the military, they came alive. 2 of my son's are exactly like that. One just signed with MARSOC after receiving a personal invitation. He turned out to be a top-tier Marine. I don't think you've failed. I think you just didn't produce another drone. Blood always tells. In horses and in people. He's your son, and you excel outside of society's norms. Give him a chance, and yourself a break, buddy. The tail ain't all been told yet. |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 12, 2019 16:24:01 GMT -5
I started about 3 or 4 weeks ago building a wood flatbed on my truck. It's coming along, it's being driven and used now. But there are a hundred little things to do yet. Will and I spent the day going to town, getting parts and then boxing in the in-bed gooseneck ball. Had a couple of good bowls of BCA in my Devil Anse while out and about on the road. It sure is hot though. I did that some years ago when the factory pick-up box finally shredded like an aluminum can. At about that time I acquired a pile of old bridge road timbers- virgin Douglas fir from the look of them, 3 X 13 inches. Mounted on white oak spacers to level from the frame. Side caps are channel steel. End cap is a 4 X 4. Heavy? Yes and solid. I like a wood bed over steel as it is naturally non-slip in most all conditions. These old Ford/International PSDs seem to get the same mileage whether the truck is empty or hauling many tons. So, a heavy bed seemed feasible. Over the years, many heavy objects have been dropped onto that bed without splitting any of the bed timbers. Good luck with yours. I am certain you will like the wood just as I am certain yours will look more craftsman like than mine!!! |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 12, 2019 17:11:12 GMT -5
Thank you all. I believe he'll turn out just fine, it's just not the course I would like him on. If he sticks with the GED and the military, he will do well. I dont think college is a good option for him because he seriously lacks motivation and self discipline.
I'll never give up on any of my kids, regardless of any situation or decision they make.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 12, 2019 20:07:45 GMT -5
Thank you all. I believe he'll turn out just fine, it's just not the course I would like him on. If he sticks with the GED and the military, he will do well. I dont think college is a good option for him because he seriously lacks motivation and self discipline. I'll never give up on any of my kids, regardless of any situation or decision they make. ...and that is the reason you have a lot of respect... you don't give up...on child or project. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 12, 2019 22:31:25 GMT -5
I hope you are able to keep your son in school. More hope that he recognizes the value of education. What we lack in this country are critical thinking skills. Critical thinking, motivation, common sense/courtesy, RESPECT, and the desire to EARN what you NEED have all been lost. The meeting didn't go well. My ex has decided it's best for him to drop out, get his GED and go in the military. I agree with the military part. It's what hes wanted to do since he was very young and he needs the structure and discipline. The principal handed me withdrawl forms to sign, I refused to sign them. She did, and I walked out. Even the principal said hes one of the smartest kids there, hes just lazy and has no motivation to do anything. Maybe it is me that failed him? I'm not sure, but he's the one that has to face the consequences of his decisions. Not me. I was just thinking that with the quality of the public schools these days he may be making the right decision for him. Things have changed since you were in school. Have you had a discussion with him where you listened to what he had to say? Just my 2 cents from an old fart. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Sept 13, 2019 6:49:24 GMT -5
Ronv69 If he can make a decision and stick to it, he'll do well. I keep forgetting that times change and I'm still thinking about "when I was younger." I guess I'm catching old man syndrome. Hes signing up to take the classes for his GED on Monday. He'll be just fine. I'll have a father-son talk with him over the weekend. I knows his plans, I also know he doesnt follow through with things very often.
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Early morning, good fog, ducks moving in rice field, checked on cat that had been hit by car, doing better, feeding him in a cage, he got up and limped, good sign, fired up a Soledad, drank coffee, couldn’t ask for better.
