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[awf]

Good morning D-League. Very glad it is Friday. Sunny and hot in the east. Projected to hit 93 today. Got a long walk in early when it was still pretty cool outside. May try to get up into the Blue Ridge mountains where it'll be a little cooler this weekend.

I hope you all have a great day.

I know of a great stretch of the Cane River over in Yancey county that sure would be nice today........just me, my fishing rod and a couple of lures...........

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

^ Learned that a 99-years old WWII vet acquaintance of mine passed away Monday. Fewer & fewer of these great patriots remain with us. I personally know only one now. He's 98 or so.

My wife still has an uncle that is still alive. He will be 96 next month. He was in the Army Air Corps and bombed the Japanese. He always complained about the long trips to and from the targets.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

If it wasn't for the D-League........I wouldn't be on this web site very often........I can't take RR..........the pay page is just RR a few days earlier..........I have been weaning myself off of the political thread..........

Same here.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

78.6°F and bright sunshine on our way to 87°. I bet it will make it to 90.

Ohio Colonel you need to avoid falling rocks. Put up one of the "Fallen Rock Zone" in that area of the basement!

 

[starchief5]

Good morning all. Haven't been around here for 3 or 4 days, but I've read some and posted a few times on the Political Thread.
Was straightening up some things down in the basement Monday, when a slab of granite that was sitting up along a wall (was a piece of the foundation that had been busted out years years ago for one of the crawl space entrances) fell over onto my foot. About a 12x18 piece that's about 4 inches thick. OUCH! Thought for sure my foot was broke but it wasn't. Mrs went on and on about going to Dr, Hospital, Urgent Care, etc....but I'm stubborn about that. If I feel there's a need I'll go...if not I won't. So I wanted to wait a bit before I went. I could wiggle my toes, etc so I felt that nothing was broken, even though the pain was unreal. Knowing a lot of people in the healthcare business....she got a lot of advise on the phone on what to do (nothing I wasn't already doing....cold foot bath and then hot, etc)
So basically I've been in bed for about 3 days with my foot propped up. Didn't even feel like getting on the computer, tablet, phone. First couple of days were awful, but yesterday was much, much better. Today feels like yesterday but at least I'm able to get around. Couple of days I thing I'll be OK....just won't be running any marathons for a while.
Moral of the story....don't let a big rock fall on your foot. Pretty much to the point huh?

Y'all have a good Friday to end the work week.

"...don't let a big rock fall on your foot"

Where else except in the D are you gonna find such helpful advice as this? GYERO? NOB? Rafters? I say no. Still saving lives after all these years.

 

[*CatinIL*]

 

[cordmaker]

Good evening D, read Jeremiah 48 this morning and Daniel 11.

ATX do ever sleep?!!!

Took the leap yesterday, bought the Vizio Quantum 55" tv, lot smarter than I am!!!!!

Glad I mowed yesterday, it's miserable out there!

I hope the D has a great day and Prayers!!!!

 

[*CatinIL*]

^ Learned that a 99-years old WWII vet acquaintance of mine passed away Monday. Fewer & fewer of these great patriots remain with us. I personally know only one now. He's 98 or so.

I always try and say "Thank you for your service" when I see a veteran. I very rarely see a WW2 Veteran...Great Generation!

Most veterans I see now are Vietnam Veterans and I always tell them thank you for your service and putting up with the stuff you had to deal with in VN but here in the US as well.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 69° and cloudy. This afternoon will be mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms and a high of 89°

Everyone stay safe on this Friday.

Beautiful!

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning all. Haven't been around here for 3 or 4 days, but I've read some and posted a few times on the Political Thread.
Was straightening up some things down in the basement Monday, when a slab of granite that was sitting up along a wall (was a piece of the foundation that had been busted out years years ago for one of the crawl space entrances) fell over onto my foot. About a 12x18 piece that's about 4 inches thick. OUCH! Thought for sure my foot was broke but it wasn't. Mrs went on and on about going to Dr, Hospital, Urgent Care, etc....but I'm stubborn about that. If I feel there's a need I'll go...if not I won't. So I wanted to wait a bit before I went. I could wiggle my toes, etc so I felt that nothing was broken, even though the pain was unreal. Knowing a lot of people in the healthcare business....she got a lot of advise on the phone on what to do (nothing I wasn't already doing....cold foot bath and then hot, etc)
So basically I've been in bed for about 3 days with my foot propped up. Didn't even feel like getting on the computer, tablet, phone. First couple of days were awful, but yesterday was much, much better. Today feels like yesterday but at least I'm able to get around. Couple of days I thing I'll be OK....just won't be running any marathons for a while.
Moral of the story....don't let a big rock fall on your foot. Pretty much to the point huh?

Y'all have a good Friday to end the work week.

Same for me on not being on here for a few days. Was not up to conversing. Lost the one of the best dogs we have had to cancer. We had to put her down Monday because it had come back with a vengeance after having the first tumors removed mid June. She was only 6 years old and was the family care taker for the other dogs. Put down an older dog just about a month and a half ago. The 6 year old was my companion when I went out the front door to get mail, take out the garbage or anything else. She was always cheerful and playful no matter what the time. Still hard to type this, she was my baby.

 

[*CatinIL*]

As we get older, we sometimes begin to doubt our ability to "make a difference" in the world. It is at these times that our hopes are boosted by the remarkable achievements of other seniors who have found the courage to take on challenges that would make many of us wither. Many are inspirational to all of us seniors. Harold Schlumberg is such a great person and very knowledgeable...

QUOTE FROM HAROLD

"I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired?' Well, I stay active and happy I'm fortunate to have a PHD in chemical engineering and one of the things I enjoy most is converting Beer, Manhattans, and Scotch into urine.

Then, I take a jog out to the shed and piss on pictures of Maxine Waters, Hillary
Clinton, Nancy Pelosi on her broom, Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Diane Feinstein!

I do this several times every day. I really enjoy it and get my exercise too!"

Harold is an inspiration to all of us.

I literally just laughed out loud!

 

[cordmaker]

Evening D, What a supper, Chuck roast with mushrooms, carrots and onions cooked in it, also green beans and red taters fresh from the garden, grilled squash, tomatoes and Rhodes rolls!!!! Then we topped it off with homemade peanut butter ice cream with chopped up peanut butter cups!!!! IAOTFACGU!!!!!

 

[BBUK]

Evening D, What a supper, Chuck roast with mushrooms, carrots and onions cooked in it, also green beans and red taters fresh from the garden, grilled squash, tomatoes and Rhodes rolls!!!! Then we topped it off with homemade peanut butter ice cream with chopped up peanut butter cups!!!! IAOTFACGU!!!!!

Should have put some sliced Gala apples in that peanut butter ice cream Sir!!! What's good for the goose.. is..


Oh, I DO hope all had a great day. Be thankful in all circumstances. (I have had to cling to this prayer as I have had some serious let down's recently.) I do KNOW, God is STILL in control, I have never waivered in this time of tribulation. (Note: I am not comparing anything of mine to anything or things of others by stating this. We all have our crosses to bear.) God Bless you all!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D League. Up early assembling some porch furniture my wife bought. Nothing difficult but for a guy like me knuckle-busting stuff.

Almost finished. Then I’m driving up to that corner where Maryland, Virginia and WVA come together, where the Appalachian trail crosses the Shenandoah River, to hike a bit.

Hope you all have a good day.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Good morning from a wet and soggy Buckeye State. Had over an inch of rain....but looks like its over now.
Not much on the docket for today. Foot aches too much to do much, but may ride around on the garden tractor if it dries out. Some of the grass could use a mowing.
Step-daughter and her 2 rug rats coming in this week for a month. Oh the joy of it. Hate to say it .... worst kids I've been around. Parents are like many/most parents of today. No discipline. 'Time out' in the corner while the kid laughs and yells and screams at their Mom and then after a minute takes off and does what they want. Swear...I've never seen kids like these. But.....keep my mouth shut.

Y'all have a good Saturday.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Good morning D League. Up early assembling some porch furniture my wife bought. Nothing difficult but for a guy like me knuckle-busting stuff.

Almost finished. Then I’m driving up to that corner where Maryland, Virginia and WVA come together, where the Appalachian trail crosses the Shenandoah River, to hike a bit.

Hope you all have a good day.

Have a buddy of mine who hiked the whole trail about 10 years ago. Can't remember how long it took him....couple months I believe.
My daughter lives pretty close to where it starts (or ends...depending) in N. Georgia. When I lived outside Atlanta we'd go up there every once in awhile to hike. Beautiful and peaceful.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning D, read Jeremiah 49 and last chapter of Daniel, lots of prophecy in that one little chapter!!!!

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

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 75° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring more of the same, thunderstorms and a high of 78°. Starting to feel like we live in a rain forest.

Everyone have a great Saturday and stay safe out there today.

 

[blubo]

I always try and say "Thank you for your service" when I see a veteran. I very rarely see a WW2 Veteran...Great Generation!

Most veterans I see now are Vietnam Veterans and I always tell them thank you for your service and putting up with the stuff you had to deal with in VN but here in the US as well.

At my american legion post we have a guy who is both a ww2 and korean war vet, still comes in regularly with his 92 yo ww2 vet buddy who he helps now that he’s on a walker. i think they’re the only ww2 vets left in my post.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 78°F and mostly cloudy. Clearing later with a projected high of 95°F. Rain forecast for middle of next week.

It's great to be back. Worked a couple tickets yesterday. Co-workers happy I've returned.

Got a walk and couple chores planned for later.

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

 

[vhcat70]

My wife still has an uncle that is still alive. He will be 96 next month. He was in the Army Air Corps and bombed the Japanese. He always complained about the long trips to and from the targets.

Must have built up a lot of frequent flyer miles for even more free flights.

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 75° and cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring more of the same, thunderstorms and a high of 78°. Starting to feel like we live in a rain forest.

Everyone have a great Saturday and stay safe out there today.

Don't know where that is, but it's the definition of the southern 1/2 of UT to me - or maybe edge of GC.

 

[vhcat70]

At my american legion post we have a guy who is both a ww2 and korean war vet, still comes in regularly with his 92 yo ww2 vet buddy who he helps now that he’s on a walker. i think they’re the only ww2 vets left in my post.

Born in 27/28 & in WWII. Yowza! Just a kid.

Uncle was born in 27, graduated in May 45, in Marines in June 45 for Japanese early 46 invasion, but thankfully that never happened. But then he turns around and gets killed in car accident before he's 21 & becomes my namesake when I'm born 3 months later.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Born in 27/28 & in WWII. Yowza! Just a kid.

Uncle was born in 27, graduated in May 45, in Marines in June 45 for Japanese early 46 invasion, but thankfully that never happened. But then he turns around and gets killed in car accident before he's 21 & becomes my namesake when I'm born 3 months later.

My father-in-law was born July 5, 1927. He joined the Navy on July 5, 1944. He made two trips in convoy escort across the Atlantic once to England and once to the USSR. They instantly sent him to the Philippines after the war wound down in Europe.

In action around the Philippines, he met the Kamikaze’s and hated Japanese people the rest of his life.

Because of his short enlistment at the end of the war in the Pacific in September 1945 he stayed in the Philippines until 1947. The Japanese kept shooting at them. Did he hate the Japanese.

 

[BBUK]

Yep,


Oh, may this day workout in your favor to where God will receive the glory. God is worthy of our praise! God Bless you all...

 

[BBUK]

 

[BBUK]

Damani Bryant Felder... 1:45 He may be a good one...

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[BBUK]

I won't go political but will post this comparison of reporting I found just today....

Yahoo's version:

AP: Few AZ voter fraud cases, discrediting Trump's claims

Arizona county election officials have identified fewer than 200 cases of potential voter fraud out of more than 3 million ballots cast in last year's presidential election, further discrediting former President Donald Trump's claims of a stolen election as his allies continue a disputed ballot...

www.yahoo.com

Other versions:

Judge Rejects Arizona Senate’s Motion to Keep Election Audit Records Private

www.theepochtimes.com

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New Evidence Indicates Enough Illegal Votes In Georgia To Tip 2020

Both an audit and a recount confirmed Biden’s victory, but ignored in the process was evidence that nearly 35,000 Georgians had potentially voted illegally.

thefederalist.com

This one is 43 minutes or so but you can listen to the 2 to 3 minute mark for a few minutes.

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Just amazing the disparity... That is the point. Why....

 

[BBUK]

This is one of the reasons I still keep my facebook account.

You can watch full episodes of some classics. This one is about Ernest T. Bass try to marry Charlene darling after she already married to dud Walsh... A good episode...

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[AustinTXCat]

Here's the Camaro I rented for the trip. In my opinion, those cars are overrated. While sporty looking and achieving good gas mileage (30 mpg on highway at 80 mph), Camaros are difficult to enter and exit even for someone my comparatively small size (5'9"). I'll take a Dodge Challenger any day over the Chevy. Photo below taken at my cuz's place on Nolin Lake.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[vhcat70]

Here's the Camaro I rented for the trip. In my opinion, those cars are overrated. While sporty looking and achieving good gas mileage (30 mpg on highway at 80 mph), Camaros are difficult to enter and exit even for someone my comparatively small size (5'9"). I'll take a Dodge Challenger any day over the Chevy. Photo below taken at my cuz's place on Nolin Lake.

Ease of getting in/out is why I went to a smaller SUV (Mazda CX-30) on recent purchase. Had always driven sedan before.

 

[vhcat70]

Welp, plans for family vacationing on PR's Vieques Island week b4 Xmas are firmed up. Anyone been there? We haven't. Hear it's pretty "rustic". But low 80's & no rain & no vax testing needed. Grandkids off school. House rental rates about half of the nearby Virgin Islands.

Do know Navy used to bomb the hell out of eastern end of island till about 1980 when PO-ed PRicans got them to stop.

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

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When I 'clicked' on this earlier, the first video underneath his was EMIC. Kenneth Copeland's church in Ft. Worth.
I usually (used to) watch them live every Sunday morn on their Victory Channel. On the 4th (July 4th) for some reason I had it on one of the big screens and also on their Facebook page. Had never watched in on FB. Don't know why I did that morning. Anyway, they started off the service singing the National Anthem. 5 or 6 singers on stage and congregation standing. At the end, a black woman (who's a regular praise singer) walked out on stage and joined the singers. Thought it was odd and of course thought the obvious. Several posters on the live FB noticed it and made comments...none bad, just wondering why, disappointed, etc. The comments were all deleted by the FB moderator(s). So on Monday I sent the church an email asking why she had done that. Was it a protest on her part? Late for the start of service and didn't want to walk out during the middle of the Anthem? Wanted to know because over the years I have given a fair amount of money to KCM and a rather large donation back in the Winter when they had a lot of freeze/storm damage to their facilities....told them that any future giving may hinge on what and why it happened. Did the church condone it, etc? Crickets. No response.

Hate to make a judgement of an entire organization on the actions of one individual...and I'm probably wrong in doing so.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Welp, plans for family vacationing on PR's Vieques Island week b4 Xmas are firmed up. Anyone been there? We haven't. Hear it's pretty "rustic". But low 80's & no rain & no vax testing needed. Grandkids off school. House rental rates about half of the nearby Virgin Islands.

Do know Navy used to bomb the hell out of eastern end of island till about 1980 when PO-ed PRicans got them to stop.

Yes. Visited Vieques Island May, 1982 as part of Ocean Venture '82 while assigned to 101st ABN. Sparsely populated, but includes various gouchos running around from time-to-time. Watch your gear. Local police run them off. Stunning ocean views, as I recall. Really picturesque scenery. Some hilly terrain.

Enjoy!

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[Girthang]

At my american legion post we have a guy who is both a ww2 and korean war vet, still comes in regularly with his 92 yo ww2 vet buddy who he helps now that he’s on a walker. i think they’re the only ww2 vets left in my post.

Wow. Maybe my math is wrong, but the 92 yr old must've signed up at 16 or younger. Wouldn't see that with this generation

 

[BBUK]

Wow. Maybe my math is wrong, but the 92 yr old must've signed up at 16 or younger. Wouldn't see that with this generation

Not as many anyway... I have not lost complete faith in today's youth...

 

[BBUK]

My Tanker Buddy is posting a little more lately.

 

[BBUK]