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Has anybody seen a fairly recent estimate of how many WWII are left? I remember a number of years ago reading/hearing that we were losing X number of thousands per day (don't remember the number).
Lest we forget...
If my Dad was still alive he would be 98.
A google answer: For the sake of argument today (March 5, 2021) let us round off and say that 300,000 WWII vets are still living. That is approximately 1.8% of the 16 million.
I have one relative that fought in WWII that is still alive. He is 97.
26th & Duncan.....1954....NE corner...... over my grand father's grocery store......my great grandma lived in the little house out back until the rent authority found out she was living for free and she either had to pay rent or move over to 13th and Hill to the "old folks" area.....what was the beginnings of the projects.....
Harrier habitat
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26th & Selvin St. 1st house I remember. 1954.
Ryan Air has hops from Stanstead to Amsterdam for $50 euro......standing only.....they have straps hanging down from the ceiling like a bus.......my daughter and a couple of friends went to the big tulip show in Amsterdam, toured a tulip farm and went back home the same day..........
All of my WWII relatives are dead.
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I am looking for a new weather or rain gauge. Any suggestions? I know several who post here use them. Thanks all
I am looking for a new weather or rain gauge. Any suggestions? I know several who post here use them. Thanks all
Hello all,
I know some of you do auto restorations or at least I thought I remembered some of you did that. My BIL has a VW he is restoring. He has another one he shows. He told me that the killing of the trade shows (China Virus) messed up his part trading badly. If any of you know any way he can trade for parts or get parts let me know and I will pass it along to him. He lives in Radcliff... Thanks in any event...
I know some of you do auto restorations or at least I thought I remembered some of you did that. My BIL has a VW he is restoring. He has another one he shows. He told me that the killing of the trade shows (China Virus) messed up his part trading badly. If any of you know any way he can trade for parts or get parts let me know and I will pass it along to him. He lives in Radcliff... Thanks in any event...
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IMHO.......they donate too much money to the liberals.....and that is all I have to say about them.........
I just turned 67.....I have been the patriarch of my family for 12 yrs.....we are lucky to have veterans of Vietnam still living......
I have had a number of classic cars over the years and always had good luck with Macs Antiques Auto Parts and also Hemming's Motor.
https://www.macsautoparts.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Ford_Macs_Brand&utm_term=mac ford parts&msclkid=9b493a6c50691b770f805ad22a4a3e65
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hemmings+motor+news&t=newext&atb=v1-1&ia=web
Classic auto shows continued during COVID down here and are very popular. We have a large number of Michigan retirees who worked in the auto plants and they are really good. Some beautiful cars come out of their garages.
One car I recently sold is my 50 Ford and I hated to do it but it was just too much with all of my health issues. Now that I am pretty much back 100% I might get back into it again.
I made a little video of my 50 Ford Flathead V8 engine. Most of the parts for this car and the engine came from Macs. This was the original engine and was 65 years old when I made this video. I had it restored from the frame up in Oklahoma.
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Ran some errands this afternoon. Passed a station...$3.15....regular.
It NEVER had to be this way..... even BEFORE President Trump. Keep that in mind concerning the SWAMP...
Again, not looking to debate the issue. I agree that many policy positions at AARP are liberal -- much more so than I am.
But to clear up one misconception: The organization cannot and never has donated any money to a candidate or a political party. It would violate its tax status as a non-partisan, non-profit and all hell would break loose. Believe me, if Big Drug Companies -- one of AARP's biggest enemies -- could prove the place gave one dollar to the DNC, they'd file the largest lawsuit in history and use political puppets to attack its tax exempt status.Big Pharma hates the efforts by AARP to bring down drug prices.
So, I hope we can move on. I never intended to trigger a quarrel by posting some stuff about D-Day.
They do. I don't get that though because most of their customers being older generally are conservative. I don't use them because of their support of the left.
Sitting here watching Riverdance 1995 on YouTube. Haven''t seen it for years. Not into dancing at all but dang....those kids (young adults) can dance. None hardly ever miss a beat. And I love the Irish music.
Wonder why something that was such a huge hit suddenly disappeared? I know he (Michael Flatley) came back with another production a few years later...but then it went away as well.
Reminds of when I first moved to Georgia. Had never heard of, let alone saw clogging. Learned to love it...especially going to N. Georgia fairs/festivals in the mountains in the Fall.
Wonder why something that was such a huge hit suddenly disappeared? I know he (Michael Flatley) came back with another production a few years later...but then it went away as well.
Reminds of when I first moved to Georgia. Had never heard of, let alone saw clogging. Learned to love it...especially going to N. Georgia fairs/festivals in the mountains in the Fall.
Someone said birds are afraid of cicadas. From my own observations hummingbirds are not. Tough little guys for creatures not much bigger than my thumb.
Read up on Michael Flatley. Decided I'm going to become a professional dancer since I'm retired...
'In 2001, Flatley purchased Castlehyde, the house originally owned by Douglas Hyde, the first president of Ireland, near Fermoy in north-east Cork, then in a derelict condition, for €3 million. Flatley spent €27 million renovating the mansion and another €20 million furnishing it with artwork and antiques. In 2015, Flatley purchased a mansion in Belgravia, just off Eaton Square, for €28 million and listed Castlehyde for sale for €20 million.[45]
In addition to Castlehyde and his London mansion, Flatley owns valuable properties in the Caribbean, New York, Beverly Hills, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. He has invested a significant portion of his wealth in Berkshire Hathaway.[46]'
...but maybe not....
'In May 2015, Flatley revealed that much of his vertebral column was irreparably damaged and that he had a damaged left knee, a torn right calf/triceps surae muscle, two ruptured Achilles tendons, a fractured rib, and a recurring broken bone in his foot.[32]'
....but, he must be a great guy....
'In January 2017, Flatley introduced his troupe for a performance at the inauguration of Donald Trump. Flatley called it "a great honour".'
'In 2001, Flatley purchased Castlehyde, the house originally owned by Douglas Hyde, the first president of Ireland, near Fermoy in north-east Cork, then in a derelict condition, for €3 million. Flatley spent €27 million renovating the mansion and another €20 million furnishing it with artwork and antiques. In 2015, Flatley purchased a mansion in Belgravia, just off Eaton Square, for €28 million and listed Castlehyde for sale for €20 million.[45]
In addition to Castlehyde and his London mansion, Flatley owns valuable properties in the Caribbean, New York, Beverly Hills, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. He has invested a significant portion of his wealth in Berkshire Hathaway.[46]'
...but maybe not....
'In May 2015, Flatley revealed that much of his vertebral column was irreparably damaged and that he had a damaged left knee, a torn right calf/triceps surae muscle, two ruptured Achilles tendons, a fractured rib, and a recurring broken bone in his foot.[32]'
....but, he must be a great guy....
'In January 2017, Flatley introduced his troupe for a performance at the inauguration of Donald Trump. Flatley called it "a great honour".'
I announced to my family a couple of years ago that I was resigning from my patriarchal position. Told them I was worn out. Turned it over to my 30 year-old grandson. Call him with your problems I said.
This jig was unscripted in that scene from Deliverance. Most of the peripheral people in that movie were locals, not actors.
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You gotta tip your hat to AARP for their efforts in that area.
In my opinion It is disgraceful that the Republican party does not support allowing Medicare to negotiate the horrific prescription drug prices.
We watched a few episodes of Laugh-In tonight. To be honest I can't believe I ever thought that show was funny. Different times. Goldie Hawn was cute.
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Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and cloudy. Clearing later with expected high around 92°F.
AARP: wife and I were members until around 2014 or so. Wife decided on ending membership for some reason. Can't really recall why. We may rejoin.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
AARP: wife and I were members until around 2014 or so. Wife decided on ending membership for some reason. Can't really recall why. We may rejoin.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 67°, with showers and a high of 83° expected later today.
Hard to believe we're all ready a week into June.
Everyone stay out there today.
Hard to believe we're all ready a week into June.
Everyone stay out there today.
My feet used to get happy when I heard bluegrass music........dare I say.......Jesco White-ish.......not so much anymore since my arthritis got bad......
Aaagghhhhhhmmm, Donuts.Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and cloudy. Clearing later with expected high around 92°F.
AARP: wife and I were members until around 2014 or so. Wife decided on ending membership for some reason. Can't really recall why. We may rejoin.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Morning all. Another nice morning in the Buckeye State. High today will be around 80 with a chance of showers.
Need to get over to the garden to see how it's doing with all this rain. I'm sure it's a 100 yard dash between the veggies and the weeds.
Not much on the docket today. Could mow....don't feel like it. The Mrs is doing a late Spring housecleaning. The whole house room by room....so she'll probably want me to move a few things here and there. Her daughter and the two 'rug rats' are coming in next month for a 4-5 week stay. Oh joy.
Side note....is it doughnut or donut? I see more and more donut...but it always comes up as wrong on spellcheck.
@warrior-cat ... unless I missed it, did you have any more damage from the hail storm? Think you posted one window was broke and you were a bit worried about the truck. Hope not.
Y'all have a good day.
Need to get over to the garden to see how it's doing with all this rain. I'm sure it's a 100 yard dash between the veggies and the weeds.
Not much on the docket today. Could mow....don't feel like it. The Mrs is doing a late Spring housecleaning. The whole house room by room....so she'll probably want me to move a few things here and there. Her daughter and the two 'rug rats' are coming in next month for a 4-5 week stay. Oh joy.
As usual, my timing is a day off. Stopped at a donut shop yesterday. No jelly...although I thought about it long and hard....went with cinnamon glaze twist/pretzels.Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and cloudy. Clearing later with expected high around 92°F.
AARP: wife and I were members until around 2014 or so. Wife decided on ending membership for some reason. Can't really recall why. We may rejoin.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Side note....is it doughnut or donut? I see more and more donut...but it always comes up as wrong on spellcheck.
@warrior-cat ... unless I missed it, did you have any more damage from the hail storm? Think you posted one window was broke and you were a bit worried about the truck. Hope not.
Y'all have a good day.
Just so happens we have two of those critters today!!!!Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and cloudy. Clearing later with expected high around 92°F.
AARP: wife and I were members until around 2014 or so. Wife decided on ending membership for some reason. Can't really recall why. We may rejoin.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
SwaneeCat on the rain gauge, here is the one that I bought last year:
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I love Irish and Scottish music and dancing. This is where Appalachian roots are. Some of the old country songs were brought over from Ulster, Ireland and the Scottish lowlands.
My family came over from the area in the 1700's and landed in Pennsylvania but only stayed there for a short period because they were Presbyterian and Pennsylvania was Quaker country and Presbyterians were not welcome. So they drifted on down to Upstate South Carolina were they made their homestead. From there they went to Western Virginia and crossed the river into Pike County, KY
One of the most famous Ulster Scott ballads was Barbara Allen. It has been recorded by just about everybody from Dolly Parton to Joan Baez and on and on. One of my favorites is Emmy Lou Harris. I heard my grandparents play this song on their front porch with fiddles and guitars a playing. Oh how I love that music.
Good Tuesday Morning
Currently 71° and the sun he is arising. We will hit 85° with plenty of sun with a 25% chance of thunderstorms. We had a taste of it last night.
Cord, I read Jerimiah 3. Thanks Bert for the rain gauge tip. I am ordering one this morning.
The deer feasted on my wife's roses last night so I am going to try to salvage what is left by nursing them behind a screen out by the pool. It worked for her hibiscus so maybe there is a chance. You just can't grow anything when you live next to a "wildlife preserve" or as we once called them a swamp. Enough of that.
If you have an innovative local and state government you can get things done.
https://flgov.com/2019/06/11/govern...hb-19-prescription-drug-importation-programs/
The Villages, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 19: Prescription Drug Importation Programs, delivering on his promise to find innovative solutions to the rising health care costs plaguing Floridians. The bill establishes two programs – the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program (CPDI Program) and the International Prescription Drug Importation Program (IPDI Program) – to safely import federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prescription drugs into the state for the benefit of consumers and public programs.
Currently 71° and the sun he is arising. We will hit 85° with plenty of sun with a 25% chance of thunderstorms. We had a taste of it last night.
Cord, I read Jerimiah 3. Thanks Bert for the rain gauge tip. I am ordering one this morning.
The deer feasted on my wife's roses last night so I am going to try to salvage what is left by nursing them behind a screen out by the pool. It worked for her hibiscus so maybe there is a chance. You just can't grow anything when you live next to a "wildlife preserve" or as we once called them a swamp. Enough of that.
Put pressure on your state legislature and governor to pass it. Our governor signed a law allowing the importation of Canadian drug and International drugs to by-pass the higher prices paid by Americans. I have not paid a penny for prescription drugs in a long time. Not even a co-pay. I get them shipped to me by Humana
If you have an innovative local and state government you can get things done.
https://flgov.com/2019/06/11/govern...hb-19-prescription-drug-importation-programs/
The Villages, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 19: Prescription Drug Importation Programs, delivering on his promise to find innovative solutions to the rising health care costs plaguing Floridians. The bill establishes two programs – the Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program (CPDI Program) and the International Prescription Drug Importation Program (IPDI Program) – to safely import federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved prescription drugs into the state for the benefit of consumers and public programs.
Good morning D-League. Thanks for that link to Emmylou's 'Barbara Allen' Sawnee. My wife loves that song. I've been listening steadily to Emmylou's early duets with Gram Parsons. Man, what a loss that those two didn't get to make music for decades.
Living the life of a modern dad/husband today -- My son drove back to Lexington to see friends, my wife is visiting her college room mate in Atlanta, and my daughters remain in Kansas City and Austin. But we can all chat on a text thread as if we were conversing at the supper table. Still, the house feels lonely here by myself.
I hope it is a good day for all.
Living the life of a modern dad/husband today -- My son drove back to Lexington to see friends, my wife is visiting her college room mate in Atlanta, and my daughters remain in Kansas City and Austin. But we can all chat on a text thread as if we were conversing at the supper table. Still, the house feels lonely here by myself.
I hope it is a good day for all.
When I want to relax and enjoy pure music my go to is Gram Parsons and Emmylou. They may be my all time favorite duet. Perfect blend of voices.
Some dents in the truck and the warning lights above the back window of the cab was busted. Plus, a windshield wiper was knocked off but, I could and did put it back on. Gutters on house took a pounding. Most houses gutters in neighborhood did. Neighbors had new windows (10 at $25k total cost) put on last week and only had their bathroom (thick plastic blurred type) busted.
I was thinking.
When I was born into this great country men and women fought for our freedoms to guarantee them. Now the government seem hell bent on taking them away.
I hope I do not leave this world knowing the men and women who died for this country died in vain. If we go full socialist it will have been in vain. Think when you vote.
When I was born into this great country men and women fought for our freedoms to guarantee them. Now the government seem hell bent on taking them away.
I hope I do not leave this world knowing the men and women who died for this country died in vain. If we go full socialist it will have been in vain. Think when you vote.
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