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[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 49°F and clear. Our high may reach 72°F or so. Nice.

April Fools Day already here. Who can I prank at work? Heh. This year has moved quickly so far.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[Bkocats]

Only Einstein cooked complicated dishes.

And he dished complications...

 

[Bkocats]

Good morning D
It’s CHILLY out here...
Last full day of work before Spring break. Office will be closed until April 12
I’ll be going in for a couple of hours tomorrow to wrap up all the office stuff for this week and then a couple of hours on the 9th to prep for the following week. But other than that it will be the first vacation since 2019 (don’t count the week I was off in December)
Wish my son was on here to talk all the music stuff. He knows sound and amps and all that jazz. Me, I just listen
Have a good day y’all

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

Not much going on today. Wife has ordered groceries for me to pick up from Walmart this afternoon. We usually use the commissary because it is cheaper for most things but, their produce is the worst and they are not keeping their shelves stocked as well as they used to with items she likes. I hate going to Walmart but, sitting outside and waiting for the items to be brought out to me is acceptable.

Liking this retirement thing a lot. Having to budget a little better but, I am doing better than she and I thought I would (now but with Biden who knows about later). Can take my time in the morning to exercise instead of rushing to get it done before breakfast to go to work. Now, I get up with her, drink coffee and yap a bit, make sure my daughter gets out for school, and then come back in and start my workout process. Work out 6 days a week for about an hour a day. Now, I am working on my diet and am trying to do the 2000 calorie a day (need to fine tune that one) so I can get down to at least 190lbs. 220lbs now at 5'9" and will try to play softball again this year if they have a season. Last year they did not.

All you good people please be safe out there today and I pray God give those that are hurting relief. That is all.

 

[Kai Slater]

We've had one for 6-7 years. Basically a small enclosed convection oven. Have to be a bit careful (at least with ours) in that things can burn. Food is somewhat close to the oven element. And the convection (fan) makes things cook faster than many of their recipes call for. We've got an induction oven as well as a convection countertop oven (think large toaster oven)....so we were kind of used to it.

What I really like is the Instant Pot. A little difficult to use until you get used to it. Only from the standpoint of what button/program to use when, to use natural or quick release, etc. Can saute, slow cook, or use as pressure cooker. Being a pressure cooker, we've cooked some things that are much better than other ways of cooking due to the moistness of the meat. Did some beef short ribs a few weeks ago and they were great.

And, being a pressure cooker.....it's fast.

I have an air fryer that I haven't opened yet. It's still in the box after about six months. I may break it out and give it a try after reading your description here. At first I was thinking.....how do you fry something with air?

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, cold here in the Berg this morning, 29 when I got up!!! High of 45, goose bumps have goose bumps this morning!!!! Supposed to be spring, but we were talking this morning, we have had some big snows in April!!!!

Really looking forward to Monday morning, more later.

Mrs. M fixed all the grandyoungings some Easter stuff, not a lot of candy, some snacks, popcorn and some coloring stuff.

We went to Beef-O Brady's yesterday, had the best hamburger I have ever had I think!!!

Retirement is great WC, I have yet to wake up and say, dang I don't have to go to work today!!!

I hope the D, has a great day. Please say an extra prayer for my friends today!!!! Thanks!!

 

[cordmaker]

Our Muhlenberg County high school team plays in the state tournament today, just hope they can hang in there with the big schools. They were 19-1 this year!!!

For those that can remember, Central City Golden Tide always had some good teams. One game that I will always remember is the one where they played a l'ville team that had Tom Payne on it, I know the Tide beat them I think the score was 109-107.

One more, my son's F-I-L played on the Earlington team that won the state!!! 1967?

 

[augustaky1]

Good morning to my newfound online home.

I spent yesterday in the office with the training team reviewing the material for the machine vision course. I have to say; I like my team. Even "spirited discussions" are fun and productive.

I pre-apologize; you will see me mention my daughter a LOT. She takes care of and looks out for old dad. I have to tell people that it is not so much Dad's Pride anymore; my exuberance is getting to be a small part of her wonderful journey. That kid (25) works so hard. She gets that crap from her mother.

She finishes law school this summer and has had a good job lined up since last summer. Interned for "them," and they offered her a job before heading back this way for her last year of school.
She will be an Intellectual Property type lawyer, and the firm is a big tech company.

Somehow she still finds time to call dad very often. I know it is to check up on me. But our conversations about the world and the generational differences - I cherish more than I can express. I know, all of us parents feel that way.

@BBUK you asked about my Instructor Guide and would be interested in seeing some of that stuff. I cannot figure out PM on here. If you are interested and know-how, shoot me a message, and we can go from there.

Just remember, "It ain't the story. It's how you tell it."

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good April 1st D League

Looked out the window and see we had some rain showers. Rain is always welcome down here, lots of it. We never complain about rain. It is going to bring some cool weather before Easter Day. After Easter you can put away your sweaters and settle in for some warm weather. Bring it on.

Right now it is a pleasant 68°, winds are NW at 5 mph and our high is going to be 70°. Tonight it is going to be in the 30's which is what we call cuddle weather down here.

On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gay was killed by his father. Shot 3 times in the chest. People thought it was an April Fools joke at first. But no he was dead.

I trust all have a good day

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning to my newfound online home.


@BBUK you asked about my Instructor Guide and would be interested in seeing some of that stuff. I cannot figure out PM on here. If you are interested and know-how, shoot me a message, and we can go from there.

Just remember, "It ain't the story. It's how you tell it."

I'm going to assume you haven't heard of this guy on YouTube since it's such an immense space, but I've been watching his videos lately and he is a fascinating fellow. His channel is called Tech Ingredients.
Since we were discussing sound earlier, here's a good video to start you down this guys rabbit hole...

 

[Ben101er]

My wife is from a small farming commuinity on the Cane River in Yancey Co. NC......so naturally I have spent quite a bit of time down there over the last 46yrs.........I love it in the summer when the state fishery seeds the streams coming out of the mountains with trout........I don't care for the area in the winter but when it comes to summer........that is the place to be.......there was a general store just up the river that had a black bear in a cage for the tourist to gawk at.........he got out and people were running around carrying rifles and shot guns...........you wold have thought they was being invaded by a bear army........the bootlegger walked around with a damn .44 strapped to his waist like a cowboy.........love those mountains............espicially if you get back off the road.......

I see several people carry handguns in holsters. In Ky, you used to need a license for concealed carry, but you could carry it, openly, without a license. Now, you can do either, without a license.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

A Goooooood Morning to all. Going to be a cold day in the Buckeye State. High only in the lo to mid 30s....but sunny.

Good morning from ATX. Currently 49°F and clear. Our high may reach 72°F or so. Nice.

April Fools Day already here. Who can I prank at work? Heh. This year has moved quickly so far.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

Love Sourdough Bread. Use to have a friend who was a stew for Delta...she would always bring us some back when she did her San Francisco run.
BUT.....austin.....you missed another one.....

Taco Bell, Chipotle and Del Taco among restaurants with Burrito Day deals, free food Thursday

National Burrito Day and April Fools' Day fall on the same day in 2021. Get burrito deals at chains including Taco Bell and Moe's Southwest Grill.

www.usatoday.com

We stopped by Chipotles last night. What's the saying...a day late and a dollar short....or....a day early and you get nothing....not sure.

 

[Ben101er]

Good April 1st D League

Looked out the window and see we had some rain showers. Rain is always welcome down here, lots of it. We never complain about rain. It is going to bring some cool weather before Easter Day. After Easter you can put away your sweaters and settle in for some warm weather. Bring it on.

Right now it is a pleasant 68°, winds are NW at 5 mph and our high is going to be 70°. Tonight it is going to be in the 30's which is what we call cuddle weather down here.

On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gay was killed by his father. Shot 3 times in the chest. People thought it was an April Fools joke at first. But no he was dead.

I trust all have a good day

I have seen several documentaries about Marvin Gaye, and most seem to theorize that he contrived his father to kill him. Instead of suicide, he provoked his father into doing it for him. Whatever the actual cause, the result was the loss of a great talent. He never really got over the death of Tammy Terrell.

 

[augustaky1]

I'm going to assume you haven't heard of this guy on YouTube since it's such an immense space, but I've been watching his videos lately and he is a fascinating fellow. His channel is called Tech Ingredients.
Since we were discussing sound earlier, here's a good video to start you down this guys rabbit hole...

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I appreciate the link and will definitely check it out since I stopped using live TV. I got YouTube Premium (Mitch and Amy's commercials wore my head out).

There are a few channels that I am on all the time—Tech Geek-type stuff.

I did not jump into that conversation as it dealt more with home audio. I am weak on that topic.

I was fortunate enough to have a "hobby" of providing live event sound for about 10 years. It is another tech world that I love, love, love. I am just too old for that world, and I enjoyed the "lifestyle" a bit too much. lol

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I see several people carry handguns in holsters. In Ky, you used to need a license for concealed carry, but you could carry it, openly, without a license. Now, you can do either, without a license.

My son who just moved to N'ville would open carry when he lived in Georgia. Not all the time but many....but he would almost always carry concealed.
Told me one time he was going to his car and a couple guys were hanging around (won't mention ethnicity). He has a new Benz...when they figured out which car he was headed to they started moving towards him. He took his jacket off......they scattered.

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning! Alexa says it's 28°. We'll call that "brisk" just to be nice. I posted that last video because this guy explains science as well as anyone could I believe. I understand most of what he talks about but he makes me understand what I understand, if you understand.

Another great YouTube site is called Project Farm. Highly recommend this one because the guy thoroughly tests out about everything you could imagine in side by side comparison tests to tell which is the best in both performance and value. Here is an example...

 

[bertfan31]

I see several people carry handguns in holsters. In Ky, you used to need a license for concealed carry, but you could carry it, openly, without a license. Now, you can do either, without a license.

Kentucky has always been one of the states you could wear a side holster and carry in public. Nice they changed the LAW to reflect guarantees made in the Constitution isn't it?

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning to my newfound online home.

I spent yesterday in the office with the training team reviewing the material for the machine vision course. I have to say; I like my team. Even "spirited discussions" are fun and productive.

I pre-apologize; you will see me mention my daughter a LOT. She takes care of and looks out for old dad. I have to tell people that it is not so much Dad's Pride anymore; my exuberance is getting to be a small part of her wonderful journey. That kid (25) works so hard. She gets that crap from her mother.

She finishes law school this summer and has had a good job lined up since last summer. Interned for "them," and they offered her a job before heading back this way for her last year of school.
She will be an Intellectual Property type lawyer, and the firm is a big tech company.

Somehow she still finds time to call dad very often. I know it is to check up on me. But our conversations about the world and the generational differences - I cherish more than I can express. I know, all of us parents feel that way.

@BBUK you asked about my Instructor Guide and would be interested in seeing some of that stuff. I cannot figure out PM on here. If you are interested and know-how, shoot me a message, and we can go from there.

Just remember, "It ain't the story. It's how you tell it."

IP lawyer, is that for patent's?

 

[bertfan31]

I'm out of here and about to start my day. See ya tonite!

 

[Kai Slater]

Hey D-League,
It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I still do read this section every now and then. I'm sure I've missed a lot of what'all's been going on with you good people. Around here, it got cold again after a few weeks of torrential rains and warm temps. On my home weather station, I closed out the month of March with 23.01 inches of rain.....just for March alone. Since January 1st, I've already accumulated 50.44 inches of rain.

The local TV news weatherman says we're already in the top 5 wettest starts to the year since records have ever been kept back to the civil war days. Seems like everything is under water around here. I'm even going to look into getting new gutters so I can get a better handle on these huge rains we've been having in recent times. I figure that's a good way to spend the play money that Biden/Harris have so generously given to me.

Opening day for MLB baseball is today, which is like a holiday for me.

 

[Ben101er]

Our Muhlenberg County high school team plays in the state tournament today, just hope they can hang in there with the big schools. They were 19-1 this year!!!

For those that can remember, Central City Golden Tide always had some good teams. One game that I will always remember is the one where they played a l'ville team that had Tom Payne on it, I know the Tide beat them I think the score was 109-107.

One more, my son's F-I-L played on the Earlington team that won the state!!! 1967?

That Tom Payne team was Shawnee. There was a guy that played on our dorm team, at UK, that was the only white player on that team. We had a really good dorm team. I played for Boyd Co, the guy from Shawnee, one fellow had played for Ohio Co., one played for a HS in New York, and a couple of others. We won the dorm championship, beat the fraternity champs, and then lost to the grad student champions, in Memorial Coliseum. So, we were overall runner-up that year. One reason is because I couldn't guard Butch Kaufman. He had started on the real good Western Ky teams, and he was 3 inches taller than me, and could jump like a kangaroo. they beat us 102-98. I had 38 pts against their zone, and he had 50 with me guarding him, man to man. And, that was with me holding him a bunch of times that I didn't get caught. He was really good. He graduated in 68 and then attended grad school at UK. I think he averaged about 15 ppg his senior year.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

I was fortunate enough to have a "hobby" of providing live event sound for about 10 years. It is another tech world that I love, love, love. I am just too old for that world, and I enjoyed the "lifestyle" a bit too much. lol

Was going to post about the audio as well when I saw your post. In my career I was in a round about way involved in what you mentioned. Fascinating work just based on the places I went, people I met, etc. Spent an entire day with Chicago, half a day with Pink Floyd including their pre-concert sound check, and so forth.
Was involved because of it with the building of the Georgia Dome. Had a vendor/construction pass, so I could go down at any time during the construction of it and walk/look around. My son at the time was about 10 or 12, and for 'Take your Son to Work Day' I took him down there (as I recall it was when it was built but not finished and they had a line of concrete trucks miles long and were pouring the 'field' that they would then put astro turf over). One of the guys we were talking to gave my son about a 3 foot section of the audio cable that they used to connect the speakers/sound system that they had ringed around/above the field. It was about 3-4 inches thick. Heavy and you couldn't hardly bend it.
He still has it. Last I heard he has it in his car in case he needs something like a club or a baseball bat.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Good morning! Alexa says it's 28°. We'll call that "brisk" just to be nice. I posted that last video because this guy explains science as well as anyone could I believe. I understand most of what he talks about but he makes me understand what I understand, if you understand.

Another great YouTube site is called Project Farm. Highly recommend this one because the guy thoroughly tests out about everything you could imagine in side by side comparison tests to tell which is the best in both performance and value. Here is an example...

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I've seen a bunch of his videos. Particularly when he was testing Sea Foam for cleaning engines internally. The guy is sharp.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

I went on a 3-week scuba expedition to England and Scotland with my ex, a few other Germans and an American back during the mid-80s. After unpacking and getting situated, we visited a pub near Harrogate, England. Once we ordered a pint, we sat down for planning our trip further north to Scotland.

Beer flowed pretty good. As we discussed our next move, in walks an elderly English gent, who overheard us speaking German.

"Germans!?!", he exclaimed. "Why are you here?", he asks. I told him we stopped for overnight on our way up north to Scotland. He starts screaming, "Gerries are back! Gerries are back!". Dude runs out the pub. Barmaid comes up to us and said don't mind him. He'd been captured by the Wehrmacht during WW2. Apparently, they roughed old boy up pretty bad as a POW.

Crazy stuff.

Austin -- That's a funny story. It reminds me of the classic scene in Fawlty Towers, a show I used to love, when Basil has German guests at his inn...Needless to say, you'd never get this on TV today.

 

[BBUK]

My son who just moved to N'ville would open carry when he lived in Georgia. Not all the time but many....but he would almost always carry concealed.
Told me one time he was going to his car and a couple guys were hanging around (won't mention ethnicity). He has a new Benz...when they figured out which car he was headed to they started moving towards him. He took his jacket off......they scattered.

Yes Sir, I carry at times and hold a permit. It is situational but knowing I can is comforting. I don't take any greater risks due to that but it is comforting. My darling and I do a lot of hiking or getting away. When alone or isolated.... yep...

 

[augustaky1]

IP lawyer, is that for patent's?

Patents, copyright, trademarks, etc. there are five or six sub specialties tied to IP as I understand. It all gets really confusing and I might conflate a few things.

She really like stuff in cyber security and personal privacy fields. She does not have a science or engineering undergrad, so Patents is pretty much out for her.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Happy April Fools Day. Here in the Washington area we call it Government Business As Usual Day.

Beautiful sunny morning. I'm looking forward to the Reds getting back at their efforts to crack .500 for the season. That'd be a moral victory. And in their terrible division, it might keep them in contention.

I'm sure everyone remembers their first trip to a major league park. Mine was Crosley Field, 1962. I was only six, but it was so exciting I remember everything -- Reds were playing the Cubs, my father called my attention to Ernie Banks as a guy to watch, along with the Reds' Chico Cardenas (I was playing infield in Knothole.) The main thing, was the first minute we emerged from the shadowy tunnel into the light and I saw that green field laid out before me, with the Reds going through the rituals of batting practice. It really is the magic that never lets go, and keeps people fans for six decades, through dozens of miserable seasons.

I hope its a good day for all.

 

[Kai Slater]

Good April 1st D League

Looked out the window and see we had some rain showers. Rain is always welcome down here, lots of it. We never complain about rain. It is going to bring some cool weather before Easter Day. After Easter you can put away your sweaters and settle in for some warm weather. Bring it on.

Right now it is a pleasant 68°, winds are NW at 5 mph and our high is going to be 70°. Tonight it is going to be in the 30's which is what we call cuddle weather down here.

On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gay was killed by his father. Shot 3 times in the chest. People thought it was an April Fools joke at first. But no he was dead.

I trust all have a good day

I wish I could send you plenty of the rain we've had around here. Since January 1st, I've already accumulated 50.44 inches of rain at my house. Many places don't get that much in an entire year. I don't want to see another drop of rain for a very, very, very long time. When I walk in my front yard, I sink about two inches with each step from the saturated ground.

 

[Kai Slater]

Good morning D-League. Happy April Fools Day. Here in the Washington area we call it Government Business As Usual Day.

Beautiful sunny morning. I'm looking forward to the Reds getting back at their efforts to crack .500 for the season. That'd be a moral victory. And in their terrible division, it might keep them in contention.

I'm sure everyone remembers their first trip to a major league park. Mine was Crosley Field, 1962. I was only six, but it was so exciting I remember everything -- Reds were playing the Cubs, my father called my attention to Ernie Banks as a guy to watch, along with the Reds' Chico Cardenas (I was playing infield in Knothole.) The main thing, was the first minute we emerged from the shadowy tunnel into the light and I saw that green field laid out before me, with the Reds going through the rituals of batting practice. It really is the magic that never lets go, and keeps people fans for six decades, through dozens of miserable seasons.

I hope its a good day for all.

Opening day for MLB should be a designated American holiday.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I wish I could send you plenty of the rain we've had around here. Since January 1st, I've already accumulated 50.44 inches of rain at my house. Many places don't get that much in an entire year. I don't want to see another drop of rain for a very, very, very long time. When I walk in my front yard, I sink about two inches with each step from the saturated ground.

Rain down here is a little different than I experienced when I lived in North Georgia. Down here we can have full sunshine and rain will be pouring down. The sand soaks it up so fast, flooding is not common. Plus the lake behind our house and marshes can handle lots of rain. So we welcome it.

We are in our dry season now but come June 1, the start of hurricane season, we will get a whole lot of water falling from the sky in buckets.

 

[Kai Slater]

Rain down here is a little different than I experienced when I lived in North Georgia. Down here we can have full sunshine and rain will be pouring down. The sand soaks it up so fast, flooding is not common. Plus the lake behind our house and marshes can handle lots of rain. So we welcome it.

We are in our dry season now but come June 1, the start of hurricane season, we will get a whole lot of water falling from the sky in buckets.

That makes sense with the sandy soil being able to process all the rain water. Around here, even with 2-3 inches of rain, it can become a flooding emergency in many areas. Maybe I need to pack my things and head to Florida? Do you think I can convince the rest of the family to head down there?

 

[BBUK]

Good morning D-League. Happy April Fools Day. Here in the Washington area we call it Government Business As Usual Day.

Beautiful sunny morning. I'm looking forward to the Reds getting back at their efforts to crack .500 for the season. That'd be a moral victory. And in their terrible division, it might keep them in contention.

I'm sure everyone remembers their first trip to a major league park. Mine was Crosley Field, 1962. I was only six, but it was so exciting I remember everything -- Reds were playing the Cubs, my father called my attention to Ernie Banks as a guy to watch, along with the Reds' Chico Cardenas (I was playing infield in Knothole.) The main thing, was the first minute we emerged from the shadowy tunnel into the light and I saw that green field laid out before me, with the Reds going through the rituals of batting practice. It really is the magic that never lets go, and keeps people fans for six decades, through dozens of miserable seasons.

I hope its a good day for all.

Some people that were six in 1962 are old. ........................ Not you though...

 

[BBUK]

That makes sense with the sandy soil being able to process all the rain water. Around here, even with 2-3 inches of rain, it can become a flooding emergency in many areas. Maybe I need to pack my things and head to Florida? Do you think I can convince the rest of the family to head down there?

Why not try, I am...

 

[AustinTXCat]

This morning's find at the car wash. All unopened. Big bag is red lentils. Considered bringing home and donating to a local food pantry, but let the items remain there.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

My son who just moved to N'ville would open carry when he lived in Georgia. Not all the time but many....but he would almost always carry concealed.
Told me one time he was going to his car and a couple guys were hanging around (won't mention ethnicity). He has a new Benz...when they figured out which car he was headed to they started moving towards him. He took his jacket off......they scattered.

I don't think I have lived in an area pro gun control. It sounds weird to me. Our local sheriffs encourage the public to carry and provide training through the department. They also open up the shooting range to the public with an onsite instructor for those who need that.

How anyone can think about keeping guns away from law abiding citizens is strange. Why would you want to do that?

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

@MdWIldcat55 .... ever heard of Jon Rappoport?
My brother sent me this article that he wrote about Biden. My 'bro used to stop and visit family on my mom's side in N.J. when he and his wife would go to Boston to see their son. It seems Jon Rappaport was married to their daughter....so that makes some type of cousin to me.

Biden sleeps, perchance to dream « Jon Rappoport's Blog

blog.nomorefakenews.com

 

[cordmaker]

Patents, copyright, trademarks, etc. there are five or six sub specialties tied to IP as I understand. It all gets really confusing and I might conflate a few things.

She really like stuff in cyber security and personal privacy fields. She does not have a science or engineering undergrad, so Patents is pretty much out for her.

Just wondering, I have a patent, but never did anything with it.

 

[augustaky1]

Just wondering, I have a patent, but never did anything with it.

That is cool. I have had a few ideas that I did not follow through on. Like most of us.

I think it is a huge achievement to even get a patent. Bravo Zulu!

 

[BBUK]

Just wondering, I have a patent, but never did anything with it.

I had a trademark but let it expire...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

@MdWIldcat55 .... ever heard of Jon Rappoport?
My brother sent me this article that he wrote about Biden. My 'bro used to stop and visit family on my mom's side in N.J. when he and his wife would go to Boston to see their son. It seems Jon Rappaport was married to their daughter....so that makes some type of cousin to me.

Biden sleeps, perchance to dream « Jon Rappoport's Blog

blog.nomorefakenews.com

Colonel,

No, I hadn't come across Mr. Rappoport's blog before, but I found this piece quite amusing and insightful. I'll bookmark him. Thanks.