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[bertfan31]

I don't like Louisville.

 

[bertfan31]

I was stationed in Turkey in the late sixties. A lira was their equivalent of a dollar. Then A lira was worth 8 cents. A Turkish man was working the bar one night at the NCO club. A fellow I knew left him a tip of a few pennies. The bar tender said, you keep it. You need it worse than I do. I laughed my butt off.

The Lira was worth 1.47 USD last Feb. Worth about .50 USD today.

 

[AustinTXCat]

I was stationed in Turkey in the late sixties. A lira was their equivalent of a dollar. Then A lira was worth 8 cents. A Turkish man was working the bar one night at the NCO club. A fellow I knew left him a tip of a few pennies. The bar tender said, you keep it. You need it worse than I do. I laughed my butt off.

The Lira was worth 1.47 USD last Feb. Worth about .50 USD today.

Lira has exponentially lost value against US Dollar as far back as I can remember. Example:

• 1985 – US$1 = T₤500
• 1990 – US$1 = T₤2,500
• 1995 – US$1 = T₤43,000
• 2000 – US$1 = T₤620,000

I visited back during the 90s. Seems exchange rate increased weekly. Crazy.

 

[Backer cutter]

The H_LL I do..... Uh, oops? (Maybe shouldn't have posted Sir?) 😁

You’re allowed not to salute chicken gizzards. Dang right.

 

[Backer cutter]

I don't like Louisville.

You’re way too kind.

 

[BBUK]

I don't like Louisville.

And............................ in other breaking news today. Water is indeed wet!!! WoW a news-worthy day! 😁 😇

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 39°F and clear. Chilly. Highs predicted at 67°F. Warmer weather coming from the south. 84° is expected for our high on Christmas day.

Pup getting back to normal. I let her out. She takes care of business, then sits in front of the window so I'll know it's time to come back in. Heh.

First day of winter.

Guess Cats play WKU instead of evil Cards? Hilltoppers have a giant at center. Could be a good game. Go Cats!

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

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires! Rise and Shine!

Low 60's today with temperatures rising to the low 80's by Friday. Temperature to stay that way with about 80° on tap for Christmas. Mele Kalikimaka

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good First Day of Winter morning

We are getting a little weather off of the Gulf this morning. A good soaking rain with a temperature of 56° and a high of 65° this afternoon. Our much needed rain should last until tomorrow (fingers crossed) and temperatures will be in the 50's and low 60's.

We are planning meals for Christmas Eve and the days following until New Year's Day. Family will be flying in and we let them pick their favorite foods. I know one thing they will be requesting, fresh oysters in the shell. Sounds like an oyster roast is in my future.

I trust all have a great day and you are enjoying good health

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning! Not much on tap for today so far. Ya never know though.

Have to pick up a few things at the grocery today and bake a cake later this afternoon.

Might as well start listening to the Jones show at 0900. It's the pre show show.

Will be interesting to see Wheeler go to the hoop with a 7.5 foot shot swatter waiting on him. He's gonna have to take it WAYYY outside to throw it in.

All that glitters is not gold.

 

[Girthang]

Good morning, D-League!

Chilly outside. Warm inside, thank God!

Hope y'all have a great day and week this week. Stay in contact with Him and lean on Him for all understanding!

 

[blubo]

 

[blubo]

“…gotta hurry…santa’s gonna be pissed if i’m late…”

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I just finished Christmas Dinner. Did it with simple clicks on my computer. We had such great luck on Thanksgiving we decided to do it again.

I ordered a nice Boars' Head ham from Publix. Serves 10 with four sides. Sweet potatoes, brocholi au gratten, green beat cassorole, marshmellow delight and a choice of pie. All for less than $6.00 per person. Fully cooked and ready for the table.

We will add a few things we like such as a salad tray, black olives, etc. My wife insisted on making the mashed potatoes and gravy. Nobody does it like her. So why not?

So I am ready for Christmas. Gifts purchased, Christmas dinner ready and all that is left is the traditional Christmas Eve which will be fresh seafood that is still in the Gulf. They will catch it Thursday and i will go to the seafood market Christmas Eve to pick it up, take it to the house and turn on the grill. Life is good.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Cordmaker sent me a picture of a working draft of his Gold Star.

Dumb Bert forgot all about it until now.

Sorry Cord.

So you guys let Cord know what you think and how it can be improved.

 

[cordmaker]

Cordmaker sent me a picture of a working draft of his Gold Star.

Dumb Bert forgot all about it until now.

Sorry Cord.

So you guys let Cord know what you think and how it can be improved.

Thanks Bert, I just finished it, now I have to put a coat of wax on it and I am done. I told my sister yesterday , I work on glass all the time, but this one piece has been different, I get emotional every time I touch this GOLD STAR, don't know what I will do when I actually hand it to her! They say art should stir your emotions, this one has used a mixer on me!!! The reason I have pieces in between each point is because, the points are not very stable without something to attach them to. I may try another pattern soon.

 

[BBUK]

Good First Day of Winter morning

We are getting a little weather off of the Gulf this morning. A good soaking rain with a temperature of 56° and a high of 65° this afternoon. Our much needed rain should last until tomorrow (fingers crossed) and temperatures will be in the 50's and low 60's.

We are planning meals for Christmas Eve and the days following until New Year's Day. Family will be flying in and we let them pick their favorite foods. I know one thing they will be requesting, fresh oysters in the shell. Sounds like an oyster roast is in my future.

I trust all have a great day and you are enjoying good health

MY kind of gizzards...

 

[BBUK]

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A LOT better than buzzards that's for sure...

 

[bertfan31]

Hope everyone had a great day! I got out for a while with a friend. Kroger and a low rent piddler mall. Ate a meal deal at Arby's.

I've got the gingerbread bundt cake in the oven with about 30 minutes to go. Still have to make the icing but I'll do that after the cake cools.

Made this cake from scratch but I've talked her into letting me use cake mix for the Smith's Island cake. Cake mixes are just better. All the ingredients are mixed perfectly and they also have ingredients that I don't have and can't get. They will both taste good.

 

[UK82]

Chevy's new Christmas commercial is definitely a tear jerker.

 

[UK82]

I don't like Louisville.

Ditto.

 

[*CatinIL*]

 

[UK82]

Those Miser brothers were bastards.

 

[bertfan31]

Cake looks and smells delicious. I won't get to eat any of it until tomorrow when she gets home. I've been burned on those deals before. Glad I didn't read the reviews prior to making this. Seems like an awful lot of people had their cakes stick to the pan. I always use nonstick baking pans and I always butter them up really well.

On to the ingredients. If you have the dibeetus then you might not want to read the next sentence. There is 320 grams or 2 1/2 packed cups of dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of molasses in this cake. That seems like too much to me but I'm not a big sweet eater.

 

[BBUK]

Time for some J.F....

Redneck 12 Days of Christmas · Jeff Foxworthy (Official music video) | Redneck 12 Days of Christmas · By Jeff Foxworthy (Official Music Video) Released Apr 4, 2011. Provided by Warner Music Group | By Jeff Foxworthy · Official Music | Facebook

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[BBUK]

Two Goodun's... (So few have had the chemistry of these two in films...)

Duke Wayne and Maureen in a portion of that wonderful interview during an appearance at Knott's Berry Farm theater for the premier of "Big Jake" in 1971.... | By Maureen O'Hara Magazine Website | Facebook

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[BBUK]

Had to post this one too. worth the short watch and the comments of how it came about...

When Duke was asked how he wanted to be paid for his appearance on The Beverly Hillbillies, he replied "Give me a fifth of bourbon - that'll square it." 😂 | By JOHN WAYNE | Facebook

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[Backer cutter]

Cake looks and smells delicious. I won't get to eat any of it until tomorrow when she gets home. I've been burned on those deals before. Glad I didn't read the reviews prior to making this. Seems like an awful lot of people had their cakes stick to the pan. I always use nonstick baking pans and I always butter them up really well.

On to the ingredients. If you have the dibeetus then you might not want to read the next sentence. There is 320 grams or 2 1/2 packed cups of dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup of molasses in this cake. That seems like too much to me but I'm not a big sweet eater.

Making me hungry. But, 3 months ago, was diagnosed as diabetic. So, onto meds, off sugar. Three weeks ago, non diabetic, eat whatever you want. Didn’t tell them, but I eat what I please when I please. Makes no difference. I feel the same. Insurance sucks. Lack of does too. Been on both sides.

 

[berniecarbo]

Making me hungry. But, 3 months ago, was diagnosed as diabetic. So, onto meds, off sugar. Three weeks ago, non diabetic, eat whatever you want. Didn’t tell them, but I eat what I please when I please. Makes no difference. I feel the same. Insurance sucks. Lack of does too. Been on both sides.

Be careful and take care of yourSelf.

 

[Backer cutter]

Thanks.

Be careful and take care of yourSelf.

Thanks. And I will. But don’t trust anyone telling me what to do or not, this day and age. Pisses me off to have to respond to certain questions from insurance. Some things aren’t nobodies biz. Sorry, cats by 40.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 50°F and clear with periodic clouds. Today's high temps should top out at 72°F. Kinda nice, actually.

Hilltoppers visit Rupp tonight. Tip off a little after 6 pm EST. Game on ESPN. Go Cats!

Happy Hump Day!

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

 

[AustinTXCat]

Cordmaker sent me a picture of a working draft of his Gold Star.

Dumb Bert forgot all about it until now.

Sorry Cord.

So you guys let Cord know what you think and how it can be improved.

Thanks Bert, I just finished it, now I have to put a coat of wax on it and I am done. I told my sister yesterday , I work on glass all the time, but this one piece has been different, I get emotional every time I touch this GOLD STAR, don't know what I will do when I actually hand it to her! They say art should stir your emotions, this one has used a mixer on me!!! The reason I have pieces in between each point is because, the points are not very stable without something to attach them to. I may try another pattern soon.

Looks good. I'm unsure which, if any, improvements are possible.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D League

We have a cool 46° with winds gusting to 24 mph. Our weather is coming off of the Gulf and will be clearing out today. Currently we have a cloud cover but the wind will blow that out of here and the forecast is sunny skies for the next few days and Christmas which is what the folks coming to see us from up North requested. I hope it is that way for the Bowl Game. I expect it will be. We will climb to 68°.

Bertfan31 is a super cook and baker. I get hungry reading his posts. He would have a very successful business if he had chosen to open a bakery. The man has it all together.

The wife is going to do a lot of baking today and I am headed down to the Aripeka Stone Crab market to get my order in for our Christmas Eve. I wil pick it up Friday afternoon We will have shrimp, oysters and stone crabs with all of the trimmings. So the grills are clean and the drinks arre on ice. We be ready.

Take care everbody and keep it between the lines.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Good morning D-League. It's currently 35° and overcast here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring partly cloudy skies and a high of 38°.

Everyone stay safe on this hump day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

 

[cordmaker]

Looks good. I'm unsure which, if any, improvements are possible.

Thanks ATX

 

[cordmaker]

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Can't believe nobody has said, The Eagle has landed!!!!

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning! Got a full day ahead of me which should be chock full of shopping, baking, and jammin to Christmas tunes. Turned down the golf!

Time to pay vehicle taxes again. What a rip off that is.

Looking forward to the game tonight. It will be like playing Louisville by proxy since WKU just beat them a few days ago. Win by 30 tonight and we can call it by 40 over the dirty birds.

I hope Chris Mack was bullied as a child.

It's the hap happiest season of all!

 

[bertfan31]

Can't believe nobody has said, The Eagle has landed!!!!

Someone has