rconix9
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Post by rconix9 on Dec 4, 2020 20:18:24 GMT -5
Got a phone call from the wife this morning. She was baby sitting our grandson at my daughters house. He's about 1.5 years old. He locked himself in the master bedroom. This door doesn't have the little hole in the doorknob to unlock it. I had to go over and slip the latch with a credit card. Lucky the wife didn't call the fire department for help. She was in a bit of a panic. The little guy just smiled when we opened the door. He didn't think anything was wrong. Nice work! I'm glad you were able to rescue the little guy so quickly and didn't have to go to any greater lengths to extricate your grandson from the bedroom! This happened to my wife with our first daughter when she was around 2 while I was at work. Our bedroom door had a keyed lock (we were never given the key) on it when we bought the house - thought it odd but didn't think much more about it. Somehow my daughter locked herself in and couldn't unlock the door. My wife knew the window was unlocked so she got my ladder out and climbed up to the second story through the window. Needless to say, on the way home from I stopped for a new door knob and latch! |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 4, 2020 21:20:30 GMT -5
Went outside to feed the feral cats. The cold is staggering. I am becoming a Hot House PLant.
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Post by Goldbrick on Dec 5, 2020 14:27:53 GMT -5
No pipes for the last few days; my throat is so sore that I couldn't talk at all yesterday. It's crazy I know ,but I didn't sleep a wink Thursday night for the thoughts of throat cancer running through my head. I've been a study pipe smoker for Forty years so it's a chance you live with ,but push to the back of your mind.
Funny thing is, one of my biggest worries seems to be giving up the almost 200 old friends in my pipe-racks, they're part of who I am...
Feeling much better today. Voice is returned somewhat...likely just due to the change in the weather, but it's hard to control the direction your thoughts take.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 5, 2020 14:41:06 GMT -5
No pipes for the last few days; my throat is so sore that I couldn't talk at all yesterday. It's crazy I know ,but I didn't sleep a wink Thursday night for the thoughts of throat cancer running through my head. I've been a study pipe smoker for Forty years so it's a chance you live with ,but push to the back of your mind. Funny thing is, one of my biggest worries seems to be giving up the almost 200 old friends in my pipe-racks, they're part of who I am... Feeling much better today. Voice is returned somewhat...likely just due to the change in the weather, but it's hard to control the direction your thoughts take. I believe that I know how you fell. After recurrent pneumonia, I had to quit. There is not a day I do not look at my pipes and sniff my tobacco wondering if I shall ever fire up again. The pandemic contributes to my fear........ |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 5, 2020 16:22:48 GMT -5
No pipes for the last few days; my throat is so sore that I couldn't talk at all yesterday. It's crazy I know ,but I didn't sleep a wink Thursday night for the thoughts of throat cancer running through my head. I've been a study pipe smoker for Forty years so it's a chance you live with ,but push to the back of your mind. Funny thing is, one of my biggest worries seems to be giving up the almost 200 old friends in my pipe-racks, they're part of who I am... Feeling much better today. Voice is returned somewhat...likely just due to the change in the weather, but it's hard to control the direction your thoughts take. I got the same worries a few years ago before I found out I had globus pharangius (or something like that). I thought it was just my luck to get throat cancer when I only smoke a pipe on average about 4-5 times a month. I'm glad you're throat is feeling better. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 5, 2020 17:42:13 GMT -5
I keep a “get home” bag in my truck, it goes everywhere with me. I finally got my load out changed over to winter today.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 5, 2020 18:12:53 GMT -5
It was in the high 30s to low 40s today. Managed to get out for 18 holes. Beautiful day, sun was shining, had a bowl of Solani’s Sweet Mystery X and my hip flask to keep me warm. 😁🏌️♂️🥃
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Post by mrlunting on Dec 5, 2020 19:51:07 GMT -5
It was pointed out to me my my little one. I have exactly!! 4 more grey hairs.
Embrace it gentlemen.
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Post by mrlunting on Dec 5, 2020 19:54:02 GMT -5
It was in the high 30s to low 40s today. Managed to get out for 18 holes. Beautiful day, sun was shining, had a bowl of Solani’s Sweet Mystery X and my hip flask to keep me warm. 😁🏌️♂️🥃 I miss golf 😟. Just can't afford it anymore. 😔 |
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Post by lizardonarock on Dec 6, 2020 0:02:46 GMT -5
That's why I like disc golf no fees and it is harder than golf. Went to the grocer and got dragged in to a shoe store by the wife. Wife walked to the new pizza truck parked down the street and grabbed us some pie. Lifestyles of the poor and unknown.
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Post by addamsruspipe on Dec 6, 2020 10:48:58 GMT -5
In the car at church. You park in rows, then when the priest comes out you set your radio to certain channel. Then as you drive out you roll down your window to get the communion. The new Covid church, who would thunk it. 😀
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ironclad
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Post by ironclad on Dec 6, 2020 13:38:55 GMT -5
It's almost hot in the sun today.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 6, 2020 13:46:31 GMT -5
70 degrees later today, 80 tomorrow.
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Post by adui on Dec 6, 2020 15:10:41 GMT -5
Hello my patch family! Just dropping in to say hello. I'm taking my wife for a drive in the desert in just a bit. otherwise no plans, just a nice lazy Sunday
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Post by sparks on Dec 6, 2020 16:17:11 GMT -5
Afternoon all. Been a busy weekend. 2 friends from our quaran-team over on Friday for drinks, dinner, and chat. Then yesterday evening was the very much abbreviated version of our yearly ThanksMas Party. Traditionally it's around 50 people in and out through the night. Last night was just 6 of us total. We enjoyed a nice intimate dinner, and drinks and singing/listening to Christmas music after. This morning was some final cleanup from the weekend inside, and this afternoon I got the yard squared away for the winter.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 6, 2020 17:32:38 GMT -5
Justin, Considering the times we live in and the seemingly upside down world on many levels, I can imagine a 6 guest get together was better than 50 people.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 6, 2020 18:41:39 GMT -5
Got out again for another 18 holes. My buddy gifted me the Cuban Hoyo No.2 in Robusto. Played some golf, smoked a Cuban on Smuggled in Sunday and had a bowl of St. James flake. A pretty good day!👍😁🏌️♂️
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Post by sparks on Dec 6, 2020 19:27:31 GMT -5
Justin, Considering the times we live in and the seemingly upside down world on many levels, I can imagine a 6 guest get together was better than 50 people.
It was a bit bittersweet though. I love Christmas, and our ThanksMas party is the high point of the year for me. Weeks of planning, shopping, and prepping usually, but so worth it to bring all our friends together.
That being said, I totally agree with you, Charlie. It was actually kind of nice having a small intimate gathering and actually being able to do a sit down dinner together. I'm thankful either way.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 6, 2020 19:50:13 GMT -5
Justin, Considering the times we live in and the seemingly upside down world on many levels, I can imagine a 6 guest get together was better than 50 people. It was a bit bittersweet though. I love Christmas, and our ThanksMas party is the high point of the year for me. Weeks of planning, shopping, and prepping usually, but so worth it to bring all our friends together.
That being said, I totally agree with you, Charlie. It was actually kind of nice having a small intimate gathering and actually being able to do a sit down dinner together. I'm thankful either way.
I have not shared a meal with anyone since late last summer. I hardly even seen anyone except at the supermarket and walmart. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2020 19:51:17 GMT -5
My old company used to have a big Christmas party every year at a high end restaurant for big bucks. One year he hired a cruise ship just for us, and another he took everyone to the casino in Lake Charles and gave each family 200 dollars to play with. This year he is bringing in food trucks to the company parking lot.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 6, 2020 20:24:15 GMT -5
My old company used to have a big Christmas party every year at a high end restaurant for big bucks. One year he hired a cruise ship just for us, and another he took everyone to the casino in Lake Charles and gave each family 200 dollars to play with. This year he is bringing in food trucks to the company parking lot. I worked for large corporations and small businesses. I cannot recall ever seeing much in the way of Christmas celebrations. That was the 1970s and 1980s, into the early the early 1990s. They had them but for the executives, I guess. I recall Bank of America in the early 1970s. Nothing but a $25 bonus. LOL! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2020 20:29:27 GMT -5
My old company used to have a big Christmas party every year at a high end restaurant for big bucks. One year he hired a cruise ship just for us, and another he took everyone to the casino in Lake Charles and gave each family 200 dollars to play with. This year he is bringing in food trucks to the company parking lot. I worked for large corporations and small businesses. I cannot recall ever seeing much in the way of Christmas celebrations. That was the 1970s and 1980s, into the early the early 1990s. Nobody is like the owner of that company. We had parties every month or more. Most of the people who have been there for 20 years or more make a good salary and twice as much in profit sharing. You have a family emergency, just go. We'll cover you and your salary will continue as long as you need it. Plus Christmas bonuses. My last couple of bonuses were over $15k. If I had stayed I would have received $50k this year in a Christmas bonus, plus over $100k in profit sharing. The COO is a woman who started working there as a receptionist when she was 17 and a single mother. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 6, 2020 20:35:26 GMT -5
I worked for large corporations and small businesses. I cannot recall ever seeing much in the way of Christmas celebrations. That was the 1970s and 1980s, into the early the early 1990s. Nobody is like the owner of that company. We had parties every month or more. Most of the people who have been there for 20 years or more make a good salary and twice as much in profit sharing. You have a family emergency, just go. We'll cover you and your salary will continue as long as you need it. That is wonderful to read about. I sure never worked for anyone or any company like that!!! It was not a question of revenue, just accountability and integrity. Too many assholes. It has shaped my political views about wealth and taxation which we need not go into here. |
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 6, 2020 20:36:46 GMT -5
Forecast is for cold, rain and snow in the Sierras next week. Tree is up, lights are on, fire is lit, but not as exciting knowing I'm not having the whole family in for the holidays this season. It'll be quiet. Everybody is in COVID isolation. I'm just going to be thankful they are all healthy. I still picked up a few malts. Just sipping and smoking my pipe alone. I pray you all are safe and COVID free.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 6, 2020 20:41:23 GMT -5
Forecast is for cold, rain and snow in the Sierras next week. Tree is up, lights are on, fire is lit, but not as exciting knowing I'm not having the whole family in for the holidays this season. It'll be quiet. Everybody is in COVID isolation. I'm just going to be thankful they are all healthy. I still picked up a few malts. Just sipping and smoking my pipe alone. I pray you all are safe and COVID free. Thank you and the same to you. This will be another holiday of isolation and remembrance of happier times. |
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Post by Gypo on Dec 6, 2020 20:46:10 GMT -5
We are told not to take Christmas off no holiday pay no overtime. No thank you no nothing. You take the holiday off you are fired! They blocked the 23rd 24th and 25th out this year. We can not use our personal leave days during those days. That is why train crews have nothing polite to say about Union Pacific. So I am glad some companies still treat thier employees well. Hope you all work for one of the good ones or are retired.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 6, 2020 21:07:02 GMT -5
I am glad that I am collecting a pension and have a 401k that I can live off while choosing to work. It adds a lot of flexibility.
I have an interview tomorrow with a great company that I am familiar with, so I think things are looking good going forward
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 6, 2020 21:39:21 GMT -5
I keep a “get home” bag in my truck, it goes everywhere with me. I finally got my load out changed over to winter today. Me, wife, 3 adult kids all have bags in our vehicles. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 6, 2020 22:10:20 GMT -5
It was a bit bittersweet though. I love Christmas, and our ThanksMas party is the high point of the year for me. Weeks of planning, shopping, and prepping usually, but so worth it to bring all our friends together.
That being said, I totally agree with you, Charlie. It was actually kind of nice having a small intimate gathering and actually being able to do a sit down dinner together. I'm thankful either way.
I have not shared a meal with anyone since late last summer. I hardly even seen anyone except at the supermarket and walmart. Tough times indeed John. |
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 6, 2020 22:13:59 GMT -5
We are told not to take Christmas off no holiday pay no overtime. No thank you no nothing. You take the holiday off you are fired! They blocked the 23rd 24th and 25th out this year. We can not use our personal leave days during those days. That is why train crews have nothing polite to say about Union Pacific. So I am glad some companies still treat thier employees well. Hope you all work for one of the good ones or are retired. Wow... I never knew about the dog eat dog attitude in the rail industry. Sure hope the company you work for treats their employees well and with respect. |
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