D-League

[OHIO COLONEL]

Good Lord's Day to all.
Beginning to warm up in the Buckeye state. 60s the next few days.....hopefully.

Watched Saving Private Ryan again yesterday on PlutoTV. Pluto has as many commercials as the networks only they're shorter, but they have them constantly. They showed Ford SUV commercials over and over and over again. One of them showed the vehicle driving thru a city's streets (as a lot of car commercials do). Since they're new models it had to be filmed about 9 months ago. While one of the SUVs is going down the street it passes a building that looks like all the windows have plywood over them. Another building that is all glass looks like it's got plywood in an area that looks like it's 8' by 8'. No graffiti....just plywood. On Pluto you can't stop or fast forward the commercials...cause I wanted to freeze it to see if I really saw what I thought I saw. Must have seen it 10-12 times and really paid attention....and I still think it was plywood.
State of the nation.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Sun is shining and an expected high of mid 60's today. 70's through the week. You know what that means.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Lord's Day to all.
Beginning to warm up in the Buckeye state. 60s the next few days.....hopefully.

Watched Saving Private Ryan again yesterday on PlutoTV. Pluto has as many commercials as the networks only they're shorter, but they have them constantly. They showed Ford SUV commercials over and over and over again. One of them showed the vehicle driving thru a city's streets (as a lot of car commercials do). Since they're new models it had to be filmed about 9 months ago. While one of the SUVs is going down the street it passes a building that looks like all the windows have plywood over them. Another building that is all glass looks like it's got plywood in an area that looks like it's 8' by 8'. No graffiti....just plywood. On Pluto you can't stop or fast forward the commercials...cause I wanted to freeze it to see if I really saw what I thought I saw. Must have seen it 10-12 times and really paid attention....and I still think it was plywood.
State of the nation.

I have seen pictures of American cities with damages that looks like boarded up windows in commercial buildings but I have not experienced it in person. If any of the D lives near major urban areas maybe they can confirm it. But on TV it looked bad.

This week our governor announced a tax reduction is coming for us because of the financial status of the state. We have been open during this mess or crisis for the most part and so we are financially sound as a state. Restaurants, bars and beaches are full. Masks are getting scarce as you go out. I was at the Post Office Fridy and the only people with a mask on were the government employees. I guess the feds have to wear one. I haven't worn a mask in who knows when.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Sun is shining and an expected high of mid 60's today. 70's through the week. You know what that means

Spawning season in OK yet, or a bit too early?

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I have seen pictures of American cities with damages that looks like boarded up windows in commercial buildings but I have not experienced it in person. If any of the D lives near major urban areas maybe they can confirm it. But on TV it looked bad.

This week our governor announced a tax reduction is coming for us because of the financial status of the state. We have been open during this mess or crisis for the most part and so we are financially sound as a state. Restaurants, bars and beaches are full. Masks are getting scarce as you go out. I was at the Post Office Fridy and the only people with a mask on were the government employees. I guess the feds have to wear one. I haven't worn a mask in who knows when.

Had the Arnold Palmer golf tournament on yesterday while I was doing something (only sports I watch now, other an occasional glimpse at the 'Bubba Wallace Cup Series' on Sundays). But wasn't paying a lot of attention.
I think, for the first time in almost a year, there was a gallery. Sounded like quite a few and it wasn't fake crowd noise by the network. Nice to see/hear.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, beautiful LORD'S morning here in the Berg, cold but beautiful!!!

Again my friend wanted me to thank the D, for their prayers!!!!

I also will turn 70 in June!!! I use to think only old people were 70!!!!

I saw a reference to the movie Young Fronkenstein, One of the funniest parts was when he ask Gene Wilder (Igor) what name was on the brain, was it Hans Delbruck? No it was Abby somebody, Abby normal maybe!!!

Well I got the call Friday, my friend who is a Pharmacists said I will call as soon as I get the vaccine in and he did. He got the Johnson and Johnson one. So if the D, don't hear from me after 10 tomorrow, you will know that my Johnson did me in!!!!

I hope the D, has a great day!!! Prayers for the D!!!!!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Smart Police Officer

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Hey D-League. I hope Sunday is off to a good start. Back from a long walk. 25f and clear here today, so pleasant hiking weather. My wife the occasional marathoner is off for a long run, after which we have plans to drive up to Frederick, Maryland, about 25 miles away to have lunch at an Irish pub we like -- that county is open for dining, our county is not. I'd be pretty angry if I were trying to make a go of it in one of the scores of restaurants closer to us to know people are driving to the next county. We're run by an incredibly oppressive band of Big Government, Nanny State liberals here.

But too nice a day to dwell on politics. Glad to see the Cats look good against a weak team yesterday. At least there is some hope heading into the SEC tournament.

I hope you all have a good day.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Afternoon D, just wanted to drop a quick note telling ya'll the little boy is home!!!!

That's great news Cord. Nothing better than being home.

 

[Ben101er]

I have had the responsibility of having to pay for funeral expenses for relatives. In my case (s) it was a person who had made poor choices in life. But it was family so you do what you have to do.

If one can afford it, I would highly recommend a person have all of the funeral issues paid for and resolved before that day comes. And it will come. We are all going to die and one can rest assured it will cost a lot more money to see you out of this world than it cost to bring you in it. Let those left behind have one less thing to worry about once you are gone, a financial burden is one of the worst things a survivor will have to face if not prepared.

My wife has a step-brother who has been on disability almost his entire life. He only has an IQ of 59 and his kidneys were shot as a child, when he had several operations. Needless to say, he doesn't have a dime, and knowing that we would be stuck with funeral expenses, I got him a small insurance policy, about a year ago. It's one of those that do not require physicals, only that you live at least a year, through Colonial Penn. $9K policy for $49 bucks a month, and that will keep me from paying too much out of pocket. I am finally up and around, with my back getting better, daily. All have a great day.

 

[Ben101er]

Sawnee, wildcatdon and I are 77. I think Bert is about 75. Most of the other whippersnappers/kids are I believe in their late 50s and 60s.

Yeah, I'm a spring chicken. Only 69.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[UK82]

Nick Richards.

Me either. Lots of complications.
Don't start messing with family.

My Uncle Walter would take a tater, cut in half, rub it on a wart, bury it under the eve of the barn and after it rotted the wart would be gone.

Had a great uncle Estill whose wife Maude Pearl divorced him twice before their lasting 3rd marriage.
Fine distinguished and honorable animal name. I've still got my hoot too and not about to give it up either. Also blessed not being Sterling Falls.
This bird reaches 70 this summer.

Glad you're still around. Hope there's nothing serious with the complications.

 

[UK82]

Good morning D, beautiful LORD'S morning here in the Berg, cold but beautiful!!!

Again my friend wanted me to thank the D, for their prayers!!!!

I also will turn 70 in June!!! I use to think only old people were 70!!!!

I saw a reference to the movie Young Fronkenstein, One of the funniest parts was when he ask Gene Wilder (Igor) what name was on the brain, was it Hans Delbruck? No it was Abby somebody, Abby normal maybe!!!

Well I got the call Friday, my friend who is a Pharmacists said I will call as soon as I get the vaccine in and he did. He got the Johnson and Johnson one. So if the D, don't hear from me after 10 tomorrow, you will know that my Johnson did me in!!!!

I hope the D, has a great day!!! Prayers for the D!!!!!

I take my parents in for their 2nd shot this afternoon. My wife and I are scheduled to get our first at Broadbent Arena Wednesday. At least it's a drive-thru so hopefully it'll be quick other than the 15 minute wait afterwards.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Afternoon D, just wanted to drop a quick note telling ya'll the little boy is home!!!!

Good news Cord. Kids heal well.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning Legionnaires!

Sun is shining and an expected high of mid 60's today. 70's through the week. You know what that means.

I will tweet the Oklahoma fish and tell them to stop eating! 😁

 

[AustinTXCat]

Yesterday marks the 185th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. Below is a photo full cast from the movie, The Alamo, taken on the set located 128 miles west in Brackettville, TX in 1960. The set still stands, and was a tourist attraction for many years.

 

[warrior-cat]

Spawning season in OK yet, or a bit too early?

When Water temperatures reach 62-65°, normally April-May. But, I'm hoping for the early ones to start biting. I figure the surface temperature in the afternoon may bring them up so, top water to just subsurface swimming bait might do. I will teach my Karate class from 1400-1530 (3 times a week) then head out.

 

[berniecarbo]

Yesterday marks the 185th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. Below is a photo full cast from the movie, The Alamo, taken on the set located 128 miles west in Brackettville, TX in 1960. The set still stands, and was a tourist attraction for many years.

Davy Crockett Cabin - Museum in Rutherford, TN - Tennessee Vacation (tnvacation.com)

His last home in Tn. About an hour south of me.

 

[warrior-cat]

Yeah, I'm a spring chicken. Only 69.

So, if I was a cannibal you would be more tender to eat?

 

[Ben101er]

So, if I was a cannibal you would be more tender to eat?

Only after being marinated.

 

[warrior-cat]

Only after being marinated.

If you were Biden you would already be marionetted. Just place in front of crowd control it, and let them eat up the BS.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

They say this is the worlds' oldest tree, a 3,000 year old olive tree still bearing olives. When I was in Israel we saw olive trees that were here when Christ walked the earth. That is one tough tree

 

[BBUK]

Yeah, I'm a spring chicken. Only 69.

Same age as my brother Sir!

I was just talking with my youngest daughter earlier today. If the Lord doesn't take me home I plan to visit my brother on his 70th birthday in July, a week after mine. We are 9 years and 51 weeks apart.

A funny thing about us, we do a lot of the same things...

I had chicken pox in my early 30's, my brother had them the same month I did. I lived in Kentucky at the time and he has always lived in Michigan.. I hadn't seen him in three or four years at that time. He caught the shingles though and they nearly did him in. (He is a retired corporate jet pilot.)

My last birthday one of my daughters bought me a cake for my birthday. While I was talking with my brother on his birthday a week later, I sent him a picture of my cake. He sent me a picture of him, his wife (My sister), and their son with a picture of his cake. It was EXACTLY the same type of cake. (A walmart brand cake with several different types of cake in one cake. (German chocolate, Carrot, Red Velvet, and another type..) Who'd a thunk it. Many, many other things my brother and I do at the same times is uncanny.

Oh, I hope all your days turned out well for you. May God allow you a good rest for a new week and may your week bring joy and celebration to you all. God Bless you...

 

[BBUK]

This was at the Busan beach while I was in Korea... (Just had them come up as memories on FaceBook.)

 

[MdWIldcat55]

They say this is the worlds' oldest tree, a 3,000 year old olive tree still bearing olives. When I was in Israel we saw olive trees that were here when Christ walked the earth. That is one tough tree

I've seen some of those old olive trees in Israel. Everything feels old about that place. The walls of the old city of Jerusalem seem to be coated in the dust of thousands of years.

For me, growing up hearing all those Biblical stories, it was amazing how close all those places are to each other. I remember I had a Palestinian guide in Jerusalem, and on a whim one slow day I said, "Let's drive out to Bethlehem. I want to see where Jesus was born." He said, "Sure, I can go there (it's controlled by the Palestinian Authority now, so not being Israelis we both were fine.)"

So we head out, I settle in for the drive -- and we're there.

It turns out to be about five or six miles outside the gates of the old city. Hell, we could have walked it in a couple hours. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but not that. To think Christ's life began and ended within the distance of an average morning jog for me was somehow all the more remarkable.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My last birthday one of my daughters bought me a cake for my birthday. While I was talking with my brother on his birthday a week later, I sent him a picture of my cake. He sent me a picture of him, his wife (My sister), and their son with a picture of his cake. It was EXACTLY the same type of cake. (A walmart brand cake with several different types of cake in one cake. (German chocolate, Carrot, Red Velvet, and another type..) Who'd a thunk it. Many, many other things my brother and I do at the same times is uncanny.

This reminds me of an anniversary my wife and I were celebrating. We were in Hilton Head, SC to celebrate.. Before I left home I had bought her card and took it with me. When we got there she bought a card at the local Hallmark Store.

When we exchanged cards we opened them to find they were the exact same card. Bought in stores in a state separated by Georgia. I wonder what the odds are? We got a big laugh out of it.

 

[awf]

Yeah, I'm a spring chicken. Only 69.

Now I know why I like it on this page so much.......I can feel like a youngster with all of you old folks.....I'll be 67yrs on 6-2

 

[awf]

When Water temperatures reach 62-65°, normally April-May. But, I'm hoping for the early ones to start biting. I figure the surface temperature in the afternoon may bring them up so, top water to just subsurface swimming bait might do. I will teach my Karate class from 1400-1530 (3 times a week) then head out.

Maybe a 51/4" black and silver Rappala minow works well......The Director told me to go online and get her a fishing license......I knew she would get tired of sitting back there and reading .....now I have a fishing partner.......if I can just get her to operate the trolling motor.........I fished the back of the boat for so many years that I just can't get comfortable on the front of the boat.........

 

[awf]

They say this is the worlds' oldest tree, a 3,000 year old olive tree still bearing olives. When I was in Israel we saw olive trees that were here when Christ walked the earth. That is one tough tree

I've been to Isaac Newton's apple tree......it is actually more of an over grown bush......but I sat below it........I didn't discover anything while sitting there other than the grass was itchy...........

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I've seen some of those old olive trees in Israel. Everything feels old about that place. The walls of the old city of Jerusalem seem to be coated in the dust of thousands of years.

For me, growing up hearing all those Biblical stories, it was amazing how close all those places are to each other. I remember I had a Palestinian guide in Jerusalem, and on a whim one slow day I said, "Let's drive out to Bethlehem. I want to see where Jesus was born." He said, "Sure, I can go there (it's controlled by the Palestinian Authority now, so not being Israelis we both were fine.)"

So we head out, I settle in for the drive -- and we're there.

It turns out to be about five or six miles outside the gates of the old city. Hell, we could have walked it in a couple hours. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but not that. To think Christ's life began and ended within the distance of an average morning jog for me was somehow all the more remarkable.

I remember the trip to Bethlehem. Our guide was Jewish so he could not enter. I had on shorts and no head covering and they barred me from getting off of the bus. Fortunately, some one on the bus had one of those Arab garbs and loaned it to me and they let me in. So I could see where the baby Jesus was born. That too was an experience. There was no wooded cradle.

Israel has trillions of rocks and very little wood. The "manager" is pictured in our world as being made of wood. A nice little cradle of soft wood. In reality it was stone. Christ was laid on stone as a newborn baby.

Speaking of rocks, my wife collects rocks and they told her to take all of the rocks she wanted. They begged her. LOL I had to purchase another suit case to get all of the stuff she took out of there. And the cost! Well baggage ain't cheap on Delta when you are over the weight limit in Israel. But it was a super trip. A couple of years later we went to Turkey and Greece and I was amazed there too. Turkey was entirely different than I imagined, especially Istanbul.

 

[BBUK]

Maybe a 51/4" black and silver Rappala minow works well......The Director told me to go online and get her a fishing license......I knew she would get tired of sitting back there and reading .....now I have a fishing partner.......if I can just get her to operate the trolling motor.........I fished the back of the boat for so many years that I just can't get comfortable on the front of the boat.........

That is a thing I loved about South Carolina. Ten bucks a year for a salt water license.

 

[awf]

I remember the trip to Bethlehem. Our guide was Jewish so he could not enter. I had on shorts and no head covering and they barred me from getting off of the bus. Fortunately, some one on the bus had one of those Arab garbs and loaned it to me and they let me in. So I could see where the baby Jesus was born. That too was an experience. There was no wooded cradle.

Israel has trillions of rocks and very little wood. The "manager" is pictured in our world as being made of wood. A nice little cradle of soft wood. In reality it was stone. Christ was laid on stone as a newborn baby.

Speaking of rocks, my wife collects rocks and they told her to take all of the rocks she wanted. They begged her. LOL I had to purchase another suit case to get all of the stuff she took out of there. And the cost! Well baggage ain't cheap on Delta when you are over the weight limit in Israel. But it was a super trip. A couple of years later we went to Turkey and Greece and I was amazed there too. Turkey was entirely different than I imagined, especially Istanbul.

My wife has a thing for rocks also.......I told her when she gets stopped for stealing relics from the old castles/cathedrals that I am going to act like I don't know her.....Dover Castle, Palace at Versailles, The Ruins of Bury St Edmonds......the list is long.......

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I remember the trip to Bethlehem. Our guide was Jewish so he could not enter. I had on shorts and no head covering and they barred me from getting off of the bus. Fortunately, some one on the bus had one of those Arab garbs and loaned it to me and they let me in. So I could see where the baby Jesus was born. That too was an experience. There was no wooded cradle.

Israel has trillions of rocks and very little wood. The "manager" is pictured in our world as being made of wood. A nice little cradle of soft wood. In reality it was stone. Christ was laid on stone as a newborn baby.

Speaking of rocks, my wife collects rocks and they told her to take all of the rocks she wanted. They begged her. LOL I had to purchase another suit case to get all of the stuff she took out of there. And the cost! Well baggage ain't cheap on Delta when you are over the weight limit in Israel. But it was a super trip. A couple of years later we went to Turkey and Greece and I was amazed there too. Turkey was entirely different than I imagined, especially Istanbul.

Sawnee - If you look at that silver-plated star on the floor, that marks the spot where, according to tradition, the manger was located. And yes, they say it was a stone trough. At least that's what they told visitors in 1990.

And on the other end of Christ's journey, this is near the end of the path to his crucifixion.

 

[starchief5]

I've seen some of those old olive trees in Israel. Everything feels old about that place. The walls of the old city of Jerusalem seem to be coated in the dust of thousands of years.

For me, growing up hearing all those Biblical stories, it was amazing how close all those places are to each other. I remember I had a Palestinian guide in Jerusalem, and on a whim one slow day I said, "Let's drive out to Bethlehem. I want to see where Jesus was born." He said, "Sure, I can go there (it's controlled by the Palestinian Authority now, so not being Israelis we both were fine.)"

So we head out, I settle in for the drive -- and we're there.

It turns out to be about five or six miles outside the gates of the old city. Hell, we could have walked it in a couple hours. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but not that. To think Christ's life began and ended within the distance of an average morning jog for me was somehow all the more remarkable.

Joke of the Week

BORROW THE CAR

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a preacher, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to his study and said to him, "I'll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your bible a little and get your hair cut and we'll talk about it."

After about a month the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss use of the car. They again went to the father's study where his father said, "Son, I've been real proud of you. You have brought your grades up, you've studied your bible diligently, but you didn't get your hair cut!"

The young man waited and minute and replied, "You know Dad, I've been thinking about that. You know, Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, why even Jesus had long hair...."

To which his father replied...."Yes, and they WALKED everywhere they went!"

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I received a text from a friend. He was filling up his pickup truck and said it cost him $101.60. First time over $100 for a fill up in 4 years. I replied, you are blessed and Joe is proud of you. America voted for this folks, no need to cry now.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Raked leaves for the past couple hours. Filled 7 large paper bags full. Picked up most. Still waiting for remaining leaves to fall. Enjoying a couple hard-earned beers. Life is good.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Raked leaves for the past couple hours. Filled 7 large paper bags full. Picked up most. Still waiting for remaining leaves to fall. Enjoying a couple hard-earned beers. Life is good.

Raking leaves in late Winter? Due to the cold freeze or tidying up before Spring growing season starts? Which is any day now in Texas I assume.?

 

[_Rooster]

 

[berniecarbo]

I remember the trip to Bethlehem. Our guide was Jewish so he could not enter. I had on shorts and no head covering and they barred me from getting off of the bus. Fortunately, some one on the bus had one of those Arab garbs and loaned it to me and they let me in. So I could see where the baby Jesus was born. That too was an experience. There was no wooded cradle.

Israel has trillions of rocks and very little wood. The "manager" is pictured in our world as being made of wood. A nice little cradle of soft wood. In reality it was stone. Christ was laid on stone as a newborn baby.

Speaking of rocks, my wife collects rocks and they told her to take all of the rocks she wanted. They begged her. LOL I had to purchase another suit case to get all of the stuff she took out of there. And the cost! Well baggage ain't cheap on Delta when you are over the weight limit in Israel. But it was a super trip. A couple of years later we went to Turkey and Greece and I was amazed there too. Turkey was entirely different than I imagined, especially Istanbul.

I only saw the airport in Instanbul, but I spent 18 months in Turkey. Visited Izmir a few times which was relatively modern. Spent some time in the mountains, seeing camel caravans and sheep herders. No electricity in the mountain villages. Took a tour to the ruins at the church of Ephesus where they claimed to have the burial spot of the apostle John.