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[Girthang]

Let's try this again. The last link didn't seem to work. Disturbing video from Shanghai.

https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/wa...ows-after-week-of-total-lockdown-4962800.html

Did y'all ever see some of the video from 2019 of the people being carried out of buildings in China - some alive, some dead or unconscious? It was right after the HK protests and prior to or part of the first virus outbreak that led to lockdowns everywhere. It was disturbing then because the person filming it knew some of the people and knew they were not sick and had been part of the protests.

The guy recording one of the videos I saw disappeared not long after that. Another one "got the virus and died" very very quickly. Someone in China I used to hear from on a regular basis before their factory shut down sent me a link to the videos. I expected what you linked to happen much sooner there.

They really are going to kill millions of people again. I'm sick about it. My friend and his family, if they are still alive, may not be very soon.

This is coming here, too. I don't have any doubts about that, just like I knew the scare was coming over the virus. We let a wicked genie put of its bottle in 2020 and there's no putting it back in there.

 

[UK82]

I guess they still paint Easter eggs these days. My little sister is making sure her grandkids do. Gotta keep the tradition alive.

 

[Girthang]

My Senior year of baseball, I was told before every game that if I hit any batter I was out of the game. Up until then I was given a little wiggle room. I hit people just to load the bases several times so I didn't have to go through 4 pitches to do the same thing.

Most of the others I hit didn't take the hint to keep their mouth shut in the on deck circle. You'll get your chance pal.

One pitcher tried a brush back on me in middle school. I drilled his next pitch straight into his chest, then ran him over as he tried to block my path to first. Doubled to the opposite field on his next brush back attempt.

The next season I had been lighting up pitchers in a tournament. Was hitting near .900. Had a bunch of doubles and a few triples to go with base hits in that tourney. Championship game the pitcher just drilled me on the first pitch. No getting away from it. His coach had told him to do it. They were both laughing. Ump gave a warning immediately.

They didn't laugh after that. Gave him some room the next time and tripled to the corner in left on the first pitch (never let a decent first pitch go to waste). Tried to intentionally walk me the next at bat with runners on and got one top close. Doubled to right.

They made sure to do it right the last time and walked me. We won the tournament and I thoroughly enjoyed the hand slappin line. Later played HS football with the kid who hit me. Great safety. He and I led the team and conference in tackles senior year (I was actually 3rd in conference.) He only beat me by 3 tackles or so, even with me playing in 3 less games.

 

[UK82]

Did y'all ever see some of the video from 2019 of the people being carried out of buildings in China - some alive, some dead or unconscious? It was right after the HK protests and prior to or part of the first virus outbreak that led to lockdowns everywhere. It was disturbing then because the person filming it knew some of the people and knew they were not sick and had been part of the protests.

The guy recording one of the videos I saw disappeared not long after that. Another one "got the virus and died" very very quickly. Someone in China I used to hear from on a regular basis before their factory shut down sent me a link to the videos. I expected what you linked to happen much sooner there.

They really are going to kill millions of people again. I'm sick about it. My friend and his family, if they are still alive, may not be very soon.

This is coming here, too. I don't have any doubts about that, just like I knew the scare was coming over the virus. We let a wicked genie put of its bottle in 2020 and there's no putting it back in there.

I remember it well. Most people, including myself, thought that it would be contained in China. Wrong.

 

[Girthang]

That's just a little bit bigger than the bills our congress doesn't read before passing them. Makes sense

 

[Girthang]

That's my mindset as well. We have the opportunity to make UK a destination for elite QBs and WRs. It will all snowball, but it has to start with those guys.

Dane Key caught a pass from Levis that would have been dropped 95% of times in the past. He didn't know it was coming and when he turned his head, there it was at about 60mph. Hit his shoulder but he still reeled it in.

Ryan Lemond said this morning that he is on the first team. We have T. Robinson and another highly touted guy coming in June.

I want to see our passing game look like so many I see on Saturdays.

Key, Crowdus, TRobinson, Cummings, Upshaw, Dingle, Harris, CLewis, and Barion Brown (1 or 2 others I'm forgetting) ...if we can keep em all healthy... with our backfield, OL AND QB staying healthy ... I'm dreaming of the East title. Just got to shore up the secondary and get some push by the DL. I'm not gonna post this in the other forums and please do not repeat it anywhere, but I think we can win 11 or 12 in the first 13 games if we stay healthy. It's not likely we can stay that healthy, but the pieces are finally in place.

 

[awf]

I take the act of playing golf seriously. I'm going to play golf rather than most things. I don't take the game seriously though. Some times I score well and sometimes I don't, but I always have cold beer, tunes, and a good time.

My father and I used to go to a slot car place in Louisville in the late 60s early 70s. We had a tackle box with parts and tires. Are there any places like that now? With the huge tracks for multicars.

There was a track at the Big A shopping center on Cane Run Rd......60's.....I had buddies that lived up there.......slot cars was all they did......

 

[bertfan31]

There was a track at the Big A shopping center on Cane Run Rd......60's.....I had buddies that lived up there.......slot cars was all they did......

That's the one I was talking about!

 

[berniecarbo]

One pitcher tried a brush back on me in middle school. I drilled his next pitch straight into his chest, then ran him over as he tried to block my path to first. Doubled to the opposite field on his next brush back attempt.

The next season I had been lighting up pitchers in a tournament. Was hitting near .900. Had a bunch of doubles and a few triples to go with base hits in that tourney. Championship game the pitcher just drilled me on the first pitch. No getting away from it. His coach had told him to do it. They were both laughing. Ump gave a warning immediately.

They didn't laugh after that. Gave him some room the next time and tripled to the corner in left on the first pitch (never let a decent first pitch go to waste). Tried to intentionally walk me the next at bat with runners on and got one top close. Doubled to right.

They made sure to do it right the last time and walked me. We won the tournament and I thoroughly enjoyed the hand slappin line. Later played HS football with the kid who hit me. Great safety. He and I led the team and conference in tackles senior year (I was actually 3rd in conference.) He only beat me by 3 tackles or so, even with me playing in 3 less games.

That brings up another Musial story. Stan was fresh up from the minors. Van Mango was pitching for the Dodgers. Van was noted as a head hunter with a tremendous fastball. Van knocked Musial down with the first two pitches. Stan tripled in the gap on the next pitch. The ump yelled out at Mungo, " You sure scared the he'll out of that kid didn't you."

 

[HymanKaplan]

My first year in Tee-Ball, I hit a grounder and the throw never came to first. Everybody is saying inning over, get back to the dugout. I refused. I just loitered at first, refusing to move, because I beat the throw.

There was no throw, because I grounded into the third out, force at second base. But I wasn't having it. My Mom had to come get me because I wasn't moving.

(I didn't get my suicide after the game)

CatinIL was probably there. LOL


(unlike me, he was good at baseball AND understood the, you know, RULES...)

 

[_Rooster]

There was a track at the Big A shopping center on Cane Run Rd......60's.....I had buddies that lived up there.......slot cars was all they did......

That's the one I was talking about!

 

[HymanKaplan]

Slot cars are pretty damn fun, with upgraded equipment (tuned cars, variable power supply, track wired for braking, digital lap timing system, beefed up controllers with 90 ohm resistors etc. )

It's nothing like the toys we had as kids. (cars flying off everywhere, two speeds: dead stop and full out etc.)

Beautiful routed track with a tuned car from Viper Scale

 

[HymanKaplan]

Lane "backwards white hat ticket guy" Franklin passed away at 55.

I was always amazed at how many different games/concerts/venues I'd see him. He appeared to be omnipresent. End of an era.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[BBUK]

Hello all, I hope you are well. My Darling and I left about 12:30pm and arrived in my brothers driveway in Saline, MI about 10:05pm. We stopped and ate at a Cracker Barrel along the way.

Enjoyed talking with my brother and Sister (SIL)(She is my sister and has been since I was 13 or so.. I'm 60 now.). Staying at their home. Just a gorgeous home. Haven't been here in decades.

Hope to see my sister tomorrow and my Mom's along with my Aunts and Uncles graves.

Haven't seen my brother and sister since they were at mine and my Darlings home in South Carolina in about 2016. We talk regularly but it "ain't" the same.

Hope to check in tomorrow. I am thankful. God Bless you all...

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 73°F and cloudy. Chances for rain mid-morning and later this afternoon. Today's high could come in at 88°F.

Our feeding adventure hits Day 5. Called vet yesterday. We now give pup prescription food mixed with shredded, boiled chicken until Friday morning when she visits vet again. Thereafter, we'll see what doctor says.

I return to the office on April 21 for one day/week. Supposed to be on vacation next week, but staying here to help care for our pup. Looks like I'll have a load of comp-time coming. 10 weeks until July 4th.

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

 

[Girthang]

Good morning, D-League

Lots to get done today rain or shine. Door to fix. Deck to fix. Stuff to trim. Got to get er ready

I hope the day is a blessing, and am praying He sends His spirit to each of you to give you His wisdom, strength, comfort, and peace as needed.

 

[Girthang]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 73°F and cloudy. Chances for rain mid-morning and later this afternoon. Today's high could come in at 88°F.

Our feeding adventure hits Day 5. Called vet yesterday. We now give pup prescription food mixed with shredded, boiled chicken until Friday morning when she visits vet again. Thereafter, we'll see what doctor says.

I return to the office on April 21 for one day/week. Supposed to be on vacation next week, but staying here to help care for our pup. Looks like I'll have a load of comp-time coming. 10 weeks until July 4th.

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

@AustinTXCat
I was reminded this morning of a pup we had that got really really sick from a toy we bought for her. There was very little evidence it was the cause for maybe a week or two (doc swore it was pancreatitis) until I finally saw some very fine hairs in her vomit one day. Turned out to be a pet toy made of recycled plastic from China - even the hairs of the fur. Our pup had been chewing little pieces off of the edges of the toy in small quantities. Just enough to get stuck in her system and just enough for us not to notice the change in the toy. We got rid of all such toys and she's not had the problem since.

Not sure if it is of any help, but thought I'd mention it. Hope yours continues to improve and has no remaining issues from here.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

90° with high winds expected today with 60's expected tomorrow. Huge shift. It is no wonder the fish are uncooperative. They don't know whether to cover up or come out and play. Either that or I am not holding my mouth right. Will try again either Friday or Saturday this week.

Napped a lot yesterday afternoon after cleaning the house in the morning. Was still tired from Sunday. Not much else going on today other than teaching my one student after lunch so, more napping on tap.

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning! Up before 0700 this morning. That'll happen from time to time. What are you gonna do?

Supposed to play golf at 1100. I bet it's a sloppy mess out there. Rained out last week so I'll go on up there and tough it out.

Got the hankering for a BLT this morning. Maybe 2.

Hope everyone has a good one!

 

[AustinTXCat]

@AustinTXCat
I was reminded this morning of a pup we had that got really really sick from a toy we bought for her. There was very little evidence it was the cause for maybe a week or two (doc swore it was pancreatitis) until I finally saw some very fine hairs in her vomit one day. Turned out to be a pet toy made of recycled plastic from China - even the hairs of the fur. Our pup had been chewing little pieces off of the edges of the toy in small quantities. Just enough to get stuck in her system and just enough for us not to notice the change in the toy. We got rid of all such toys and she's not had the problem since.

Not sure if it is of any help, but thought I'd mention it. Hope yours continues to improve and has no remaining issues from here.

Yeah, appreciate it, but 99% sure illness is pancreatitis. Two ultrasound scans revealed enlarged pancreas. Good news is she's beginning to eat regularly. Next challenge centers on a regular poop schedule. She has not pooped in week, and last time was diarrhea.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Lane "backwards white hat ticket guy" Franklin passed away at 55.

I was always amazed at how many different games/concerts/venues I'd see him. He appeared to be omnipresent. End of an era.

I haven't taken a moment to welcome you to the D League HymanKaplan. I enjoy your posts and I feel you will like this place.

It reminds me of the days when we sat on the store front porch just sipping on an RC and talking about this and that. We have some good folks on here. Welcome

 

[Girthang]

Yeah, appreciate it, but 99% sure illness is pancreatitis. Two ultrasound scans revealed enlarged pancreas. Good news is she's beginning to eat regularly. Next challenge centers on a regular poop schedule. She has not pooped in week, and last time was diarrhea.

Yeah. Just thought I should mention it. The plastic did cause her pancreas to be enlarged, vet said it may have been overcompensating trying to digest something it couldn't, but it was clearly a wild guess on their part.

I just hope your girl gets back to normal.

 

[Girthang]

We have some good folks on here.

Then there's me, @HymanKaplan...

They allow me to post here and put up with me rather kindly, but I don't deserve it. Welcome to "the store front porch" as Sawnee Cat so well put it

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Hello all, I hope you are well. My Darling and I left about 12:30pm and arrived in my brothers driveway in Saline, MI about 10:05pm. We stopped and ate at a Cracker Barrel along the way.

Enjoyed talking with my brother and Sister (SIL)(She is my sister and has been since I was 13 or so.. I'm 60 now.). Staying at their home. Just a gorgeous home. Haven't been here in decades.

Hope to see my sister tomorrow and my Mom's along with my Aunts and Uncles graves.

Haven't seen my brother and sister since they were at mine and my Darlings home in South Carolina in about 2016. We talk regularly but it "ain't" the same.

Hope to check in tomorrow. I am thankful. God Bless you all...

@BBUK

Thanks for the report and our prayers continue for a safe trip. It is nice to be with family but sad under these circumstances. I trust you have some good quality time with love and affection.

Be careful headed home and if you stop at a rest area watch out for the 'rattlers, as I told my daughter when we were in New Mexico. I couldn't resist.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I haven't taken a moment to welcome you to the D League HymanKaplan. I enjoy your posts and I feel you will like this place.

It reminds me of the days when we sat on the store front porch just sipping on an RC and talking about this and that. We have some good folks on here. Welcome

Yep, for me too @HymanKaplan Welcome abord.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning folks. It was a wet day here yesterday and last night it flat out poured. We now have received 2.04 inches of rain since yesterday afternoon. It is a dark 61.5°F and we are supposed to get to 72°. Tomorrow is supposed to be stormy.

@BBUK take care of the family.

I have enjoyed the baseball stories, even though I was never a big baseball fan.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

Tragic news coming out of NYC:

 

[_Rooster]

I hope the day is a blessing

Every day is. Sun rises. Cock-a-Doodle Do!

Then there's me.

They allow me to post here and put up with me rather kindly, but I don't deserve it.

This is an Oasis where you can relax, joke, and have an opinion or ideas about evidenced truth. Once here, me slips away and becomes we and magic happens. WISDOM!

 

[_Rooster]

I haven't taken a moment to welcome you to the D League HymanKaplan. I enjoy your posts and I feel you will like this place.

It reminds me of the days when we sat on the store front porch just sipping on an RC and talking about this and that. We have some good folks on here. Welcome

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[_Rooster]

It's amazing how much larger E15 is compared to E14. It's obvious E14 is a male and E15 his larger sister. River and Obey, getting the job done, keep them fed.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It's amazing how much larger E15 is compare to E14. It's obvious E14 is a male and E15 his older sister. River and Obey are getting the job done keep them fed.

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Those eagles are handsome creatures.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

On the baseball topic:

 

[_Rooster]

Those eagles are handsome creatures.

They're looking pretty wet today. They're large enough to shake it off. I'm sure if there is a "Strangler" we'd see River "Mombrella".

I see she did just this earlier during a rain event today .

 

[_Rooster]

On the baseball topic:

 

[bertfan31]

Those eagles are handsome creatures.

Yes they are. Not very tasty though. I'd call it a cross between a baby seal and a snowy owl.

Golf went off without a single raindrop. No Sun either, but at least the wind didn't blow too hard. Played 27 and Walt had had enough. I told him I didn't know how I made it that far with my knees. He said "I noticed earlier that you were wearing knee pads". I showed him that those weren't knee pads, my knees were swolled up like big ticks.

In all the fray I must have forgot to take a shot last week, or two. RA has got me by the...!

Into each life some pain must fall.

 

[cordmaker]

Good afternoon D, start reading Titus 1 in the morning.

For all the birthday and anniversaries I have missed, I hope they were all good for you!!!

Watched a great show today, it was about Texas A&M, the 12th man, I think it was titled No Experience needed, didn't know what the back story was on it till today!!! Then watched a short story about The Museum of the weird in ATX, you been there ATX?

I am glad the tiger woods Masters is over, glad Scottie Scheffler won, man he was cool under fire!!!! Just wanted them to give more credit to who won than to who didn't. I think what really gets me is, not just tigger, but a lot of these so called pros that have injuries, when they return to play their GAME, the media slobbers all over them, they are so strong they are so courageous and on and on, WHAT ABOUT OUR VETS, OUR CURRENT MILITARY, OUR POLICE OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS!!!! OUR MILITARY AND OUR VETS ARE THE STRONG , COURAGEOUS ONES WHO FOUGHT FOR THEM TO PLAY THEIR GAME!!!! Rant over sorry D!!!!

Please to continue to keep my family in your prayers. I love my cyber friends here on the D, great place to land!!!! I haven't got the drive in my life like I use to, I am going to have to change! My GOD will help me get through this! I hope the D, has a great rest of the day!!!!! Prayers for the D!!!!!

 

[cordmaker]

Yes they are. Not very tasty though. I'd call it a cross between a baby seal and a snowy owl.

Golf went off without a single raindrop. No Sun either, but at least the wind didn't blow too hard. Played 27 and Walt had had enough. I told him I didn't know how I made it that far with my knees. He said "I noticed earlier that you were wearing knee pads". I showed him that those weren't knee pads, my knees were swolled up like big ticks.

In all the fray I must have forgot to take a shot last week, or two. RA has got me by the...!

Into each life some pain must fall.

31, I installed carpet for over 35 years and I am lucky my knees are in fairly good shape, nothing else works great though!!!!

 

[berniecarbo]

A Roger Maris story for the baseball fans. BTW Roger, Mike Shannon and several other Cardinals used to come down to the Ballard County Ky area to hunt in the winter.

Hochman: Remembering Roger in red — when Maris rejuvenated his career with Cards in 1967

“He surprised everybody — he wasn't just a homerun hitter; he was a baseball player,” Tim McCarver said of Maris, who died in 1985 of cancer at the age of

www.stltoday.com

 

[bertfan31]

Got the front yard mowed as soon as I got home. Weed ate too. Way more sticks in the backyard than I thought. Did some pick em up but I'll need to do a little more before I mow back there.

Wife and I are off the Brit tv for a while. We've been watching "Unforgettable" on Prime. This hot chick has perfect memory and she solves crimes. It's a fun show and she usually doesn't talk to me while it's on.