rconix9
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Post by rconix9 on Dec 6, 2020 22:32:56 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. I think it is great that you were able to have a few close friends and carry on your tradition. It sounds awesome! There is a mandate in our county that tries to ban us from having anyone who does not live with us inside the home 🤔 Apparently first offence is a $500 fine. We had a family over last night for dinner. It was so nice to be able to connect with friends again and see how much fun all the kids had together (we have 4 kids + 1 on the way) and they have 4 as well). I'm not saying this to be divisive, but after having limited contact with close friends for so long, it's such a refreshing time to share a meal and spend time together. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2020 22:45:40 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. You should watch the educational movie, Blazing Saddles about the cutthroat railroad business. And you know what they did to John Henry! Seriously though, #nightking we will say a prayer for you on Christmas. I hope you get a chance to make it up somehow. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 7, 2020 2:59:44 GMT -5
For me, December 7, is a day we should reflect upon vigilance, preparation, organization and courage. It is a day we should take stock of our national situation. Certainly, we remember those who lost their lives that day and that the cost of our freedoms is high. We continued to pay in Beirut in 1983, on the USS Cole in 2000, in NYC in 2001. Those are just the big ones I can remember.
Anyway, many of us here grew up in the shadow of December 7, 1941. The Greatest Generation is about gone. We, their sons and daughters, are the next and maybe the last generation to feel a connection to this day. Which is why we should make the day something significant to be remembered for all times and to continue learning from.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 7, 2020 5:19:59 GMT -5
I have a Flag that was struck over The Arizona, my daughter got it for me when she was in the Air Force. Present situation it may not make the news today. Sad!  |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2020 10:32:02 GMT -5
This is the way it always is and never should be. New generations forget, ignore, and live to repeat the same errors over and over again. The cycle of history.
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Post by puffy on Dec 7, 2020 11:57:56 GMT -5
I read a statement that was made by a fella who was liberated from a concentration camp towards the end of the war...He said the most wonderful sight he's ever seen was the American Flag coming down the road that day.
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 7, 2020 12:44:12 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. Why the harsh attitude from UP? Have they always been like this? |
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Post by sperrytops on Dec 7, 2020 12:47:42 GMT -5
This is the way it always is and never should be. New generations forget, ignore, and live to repeat the same errors over and over again. The cycle of history. Sad but true. |
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 7, 2020 13:23:46 GMT -5
For me, December 7, is a day we should reflect upon vigilance, preparation, organization and courage. It is a day we should take stock of our national situation. Certainly, we remember those who lost their lives that day and that the cost of our freedoms is high. We continued to pay in Beirut in 1983, on the USS Cole in 2000, in NYC in 2001. Those are just the big ones I can remember. Anyway, many of us here grew up in the shadow of December 7, 1941. The Greatest Generation is about gone. We, their sons and daughters, are the next and maybe the last generation to feel a connection to this day. Which is why we should make the day something significant to be remembered for all times and to continue learning from. Couldn't have said it better |
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Post by puffy on Dec 7, 2020 18:52:47 GMT -5
I stayed in the house today..It was cold here in Carolina.The high was only about 43..Same tomorrow
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Post by toshtego on Dec 7, 2020 20:17:00 GMT -5
I stayed in the house today..It was cold here in Carolina.The high was only about 43..Same tomorrow 43!!!! I would wander around the yard naked with the dogs following. Just kidding. That is chilly. Time for a hot toddy, eh? |
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Post by lizardonarock on Dec 7, 2020 20:18:26 GMT -5
MY EYES ARE BURNING!
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jay
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Edward's Pipes....only Edward's pipes....and Buccaneer in the bowl
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Post by jay on Dec 7, 2020 20:38:14 GMT -5
Typical day, ordinary wet weather, clouds, and the only interesting thing is that this should be my 250th post.
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Post by adui on Dec 7, 2020 20:52:16 GMT -5
For a Monday this was a dang good day. Work went well, though typical of my Monday I didn't get nearly as much as I wanted finished. Home is peaceful as I can expect, and I'm sitting here in a warm dry home with food in my belly. Must be pretty rich even if my income suggests otherwise.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2020 20:57:09 GMT -5
Beautiful and sunny 61 degrees here today. I got finished trimming out of shop-in-the-barn. Got it masked and ready to start painting in the morning.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2020 21:03:27 GMT -5
18° this morning, 63° in the afternoon. Crazy here on the High Plains for December.
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ironclad
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Post by ironclad on Dec 7, 2020 21:36:13 GMT -5
Hot today and sunny
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 7, 2020 21:54:47 GMT -5
It was cold this morning, but warmed up a bit later on. Was busy all day moving a bunch of stuff out of one storage and into another storage about 30 miles away. It more than one trip with a 16' horse trailer. But we got it finished.
Ive got my best buddy up from Texas for a week. Tomorrow were gonna pick up Shweetie's car from her work and take it in to get studded tires mounted. While they're doing that, were going to go around and "geo cache". He's really big into that, so Ill take him around while he navigates. Then we'll pick up the car and return it before she gets out of work.
I dunno. But that's how were gonna spend the day.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 8, 2020 8:57:25 GMT -5
Sounds like a good day to me Dewayne. Hopefully you’ll have time for a bowl and gar. Cheers.....👍😁
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Post by puffy on Dec 8, 2020 13:48:14 GMT -5
Needed some pipes redone under my kitchen sink..My neighbor who can do just about anything to a house came up this morning and did it..Carpentry.Electrical,Plumbing..He does it all..Needless to say I've gone out of my way to make him a friend.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 8, 2020 14:26:13 GMT -5
Finished painting!! 😜 🤠 😁😁
As soon as it dries a little I'll pull off the masking and unload my workbenches and tools. Then one more trip to Humble for the rest of my tools.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 8, 2020 14:29:09 GMT -5
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💥🍺🍺🍺🍺
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 8, 2020 14:32:52 GMT -5
High of 53° with a low tonight of 43° here in central north Florida...actually closer to Ga. than sunny Fla. Enjoying a smoke of the porch with the "baby" doll next to me.
Congratulations Ronv69 on your painting job.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 8, 2020 15:19:10 GMT -5
Finished painting!! 😜 🤠 😁😁 As soon as it dries a little I'll pull off the masking and unload my workbenches and tools. Then one more trip to Humble for the rest of my tools. Careful on the road. You have come so far, too far to let anything stop you now!!!!! |
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 8, 2020 17:05:01 GMT -5
The day is about done. It was a pleasant 50° today. Im back at the shop to pick up Shweetie's car with new studded tires. After 3 hours, its still not quite finished.
Drove my friend and his 15yo daughter around today while they found a bunch of geo-cache spots. I couldnt see the draw in it, but they enjoy it and I enjoy their company, so it was a good day.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 8, 2020 17:36:10 GMT -5
Congratulations, Ron!
Glad to hear that you only have one trip left.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 8, 2020 19:00:29 GMT -5
Unloaded the trailer and have the workbenches in place, but I still need to put up some shelves and sort things out. Probably another couple of weeks of work.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 8, 2020 19:03:20 GMT -5
Nothing but rain, rain and more rain! On a positive note, took mom out for lunch followed by a bowl of Nightcap.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 8, 2020 19:05:09 GMT -5
I tried the new CBD gummies that came in the mail yesterday, and all I can say is that they are very different from the other CBD I've been taking. More like something from Alice B. Toklas. Good thing I was going to bed and nowhere else. Listened to music until 3am.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 8, 2020 19:13:23 GMT -5
I tried the new CBD gummies that came in the mail yesterday, and all I can say is that they are very different from the other CBD I've been taking. More like something from Alice B. Toklas. Good thing I was going to bed and nowhere else. Listened to music until 3am. Ron and others: have you tried the CBD gum? I ask because I have arthritis and looking at a different approach besides meds. I’ve tried ointment, holistic approach, copper infused gloves for my hands etc with little effect. The meds work but it’s hard on my system and need to constantly drink tons of water to flush it out. |
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