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[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Another beautiful day in the east. Took a long hike to clear my head from work-anxiety dreams.

Sometimes I have to keep reminding myself that my kids are grown, I'm financially secure and I could walk away from work tomorrow if I didn't continue to get some satisfactions out of it, so it ain't worth stressing about.

Looking forward to a lovely spring weekend. I hope for the same for all of you.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Thanks! Abuse of back and knees have caught up with me. I've always stayed in pretty good shape but that doesn't always matter. Little things over time are the culprit. Hopefully it'll pass (again) but if not then it's off to the doc.

My right knee and hip are artificial. I need both on my left side but the operation was postponed in March of 2020 because of covid. I have not been in the mood to reschedule it because they will have to take the steel out of the leg as shown in the x-ray below. Plus both ankles are bone on bone also.

 

[_Rooster]

Possible record high and sunny for Thunder Over Louisville tomorrow night. Perfect! No way am I fooling with that crowd. I'll just watch it on my big screen as usual.

I should be there watching with my twin cousin from his front porch in Jeffersonville. I'm his favorite democrat because he knows, being a patriot, I'm not about to vote for any democratic candidate for anything and haven't now for years, the last time being General Wesley Clark in a primary. The Clark Memorial Bridge is visible from his porch. The river too if you cross the street and walk about a block. There'll be a party, rain or shine. I remember shooting him once when I was about 13 or 14. (a ricochet). He ran up the flood wall with me chasing him, both of us hollering. Then he fell and rolled all the way to the bottom with me trying to stop him. Finally I caught him and ripped his shirt off and he had little more than a scratch. He looked at me with that silly little grin of his and said "That scared the shit out of you didn't it? He was right. I should have shot him with specific intent. He deserved it just for being a Hoosier. Six Mile can be seen from my family home where my sister's lives today home off River Road next to the Louisville Boat Club. Much better view from Kentucky side of things. I miss the Derby festivities and celebration. I miss the Belle's steam whistle salute to the Boat Club and hearing the Calliope music as it passes.
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[UK82]

I should be there watching with my twin cousin from his front porch in Jeffersonville. I'm his favorite democrat because he knows, being a patriot, I'm not about to vote for any democratic candidate for anything and haven't now for years, the last time being General Wesley Clark in a primary. The Clark Memorial Bridge is visible from his porch. The river too if you cross the street and walk about a block. There'll be a party, rain or shine. I remember shooting him once when I was about 13 or 14. (a ricochet). He ran up the flood wall with me chasing him, both of us hollering. Then he fell and rolled all the way to the bottom with me trying to stop him. Finally I caught him and ripped his shirt off and he had little more than a scratch. He looked at me with that silly little grin of his and said "That scared the shit out of you didn't it? He was right. I should have shot him with specific intent. He deserved it just for being a Hoosier. Six Mile can be seen from my family home where my sister's lives today home off River Road next to the Louisville Boat Club. Much better view from Kentucky side of things. I miss the Derby festivities and celebration. I miss the Belle's fog horn salute to the Boat Club and hearing the Calliope music as it passes.
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I thought "the calliope crashed to the ground".

 

[warrior-cat]

My right knee and hip are artificial. I need both on my left side but the operation was postponed in March of 2020 because of covid. I have not been in the mood to reschedule it because they will have to take the steel out of the leg as shown in the x-ray below. Plus both ankles are bone on bone also.

You soon, I want to be there to watch.

 

[warrior-cat]

I thought "the calliope crashed to the ground".

You must have been "blinded by the light" and did not see it happen. Because, it did.

 

[_Rooster]

I thought "the calliope crashed to the ground".

She's got history. Here's a decent Belle of Louisville page with fabulous footage. Enjoy!

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Today is a big day for fishermen in our state. It is the start of Red Snapper season. It runs for the next 57 days. Some of the best salt water fishing you can do. And red snappers taste really good. Destin is a great place to do it.

 

[BBUK]

Today is a big day for fishermen in our state. It is the start of Red Snapper season. It runs for the next 57 days. Some of the best salt water fishing you can do. And red snappers taste really good. Destin is a great place to do it.

Won't help us now Sir but my daughter is supposed to be booking us a place to stay in Destin in early July. (Yes I would)

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Won't help us now Sir but my daughter is supposed to be booking us a place to stay in Destin in early July. (Yes I would)

There is always something to do in Destin. Back not too long ago Destin had a bridge and a bait shop at the bottom of the bridge. That was it. Notice the sugar white sand beach that went for miles with nobody on it. They call it progress.

 

[AustinTXCat]

This little girl can fly. Holy crap!

 

[UK82]

We don't buy steak very often but I have a hankering for Thunder tomorrow. My God! The price of rib eyes!!!!

 

[UK82]

Speaking of steaks.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[BBUK]

We don't buy steak very often but I have a hankering for Thunder tomorrow. My God! The price of rib eyes!!!!

We get our meat at the commissary. If you can find it try chuck eye. A good cut of meat.

 

[bertfan31]

Been home for about an hour or so. Played golf from 1030 until 2100. A couple of down times but played about 42 holes. Highlight of the day was holing out from about 130 yards for a birdie on a par 4. I had to lay up because of a derelict drive.

I've got both Song of the South and Holiday Inn. Has Holiday Inn been banned? I'm assuming it has to do with the black-face scene. God Lord.

I converted my entire collection (VHS, DVD and laserdisc) to MP4. Roughly 1,000 movies. I also converted all of my CDs to FLAC which is a lossless format. It's all stored on a network attached storage (NAS) drive. It's time consuming to do but well worth it. Backing up everything is crucial. My big mistake is that I didn't buy a powerful enough NAS to view/listen remotely. That can be easily corrected though.

Have you considered using a PLEX with your NAS? It's really the only way to go.

Today is a big day for fishermen in our state. It is the start of Red Snapper season. It runs for the next 57 days. Some of the best salt water fishing you can do. And red snappers taste really good. Destin is a great place to do it.

1992 I went out on one of the fishing boats out of Destin. I went with a female and we were just going out to ride around for 10 hours. Neither of us wanted to fish. The people running the boat insisted we fish. Most of that had to do with the quality of female I took with me. The guys took a liking to her. Anyway, I caught too many red snappers and I gave them all away to the people who had paid to fish. We kept 2 fillets and I bought a charcoal grill and charcoal at Walmart and cooked em up at the motel. Good eats.

Speaking of steaks.

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I love that dude! I reckon I've watched all of his videos. He's probably as authentic as Justin Wilson, but it's always a fun watch nonetheless.

 

[BBUK]

Been home for about an hour or so. Played golf from 1030 until 2100. A couple of down times but played about 42 holes. Highlight of the day was holing out from about 130 yards for a birdie on a par 4. I had to lay up because of a derelict drive.


Have you considered using a PLEX with your NAS? It's really the only way to go.

1992 I went out on one of the fishing boats out of Destin. I went with a female and we were just going out to ride around for 10 hours. Neither of us wanted to fish. The people running the boat insisted we fish. Most of that had to do with the quality of female I took with me. The guys took a liking to her. Anyway, I caught too many red snappers and I gave them all away to the people who had paid to fish. We kept 2 fillets and I bought a charcoal grill and charcoal at Walmart and cooked em up at the motel. Good eats.

I love that dude! I reckon I've watched all of his videos. He's probably as authentic as Justin Wilson, but it's always a fun watch nonetheless.

You guys are regular computer guru's. I better watch my tone around you.

 

[bertfan31]

You guys are regular computer guru's. I better watch my tone around you.

One of us is a computer guru. The other is a bullshitter. Your choice.

 

[BBUK]

One of us is a computer guru. The other is a bullshitter. Your choice.

I'll let you decide that. I'll stay in my own lane...

 

[BBUK]

Not quoting this to be political. The politics is a by-product but can you kind of say DeSantis resembles this guy quite a bit.... figuratively and literally...


Disney Pimp-slapped with a BRICK

 

[bertfan31]

I was so happy to see Desantis pimp slap Disney. I had no idea that they had that kind of deal in Florida. When I was young, every Sunday night the 4 of us would be together watching Wild Kingdom with Marlin Perkins and whichever show Disney was showing that night. Americana!

If Disney would have said at that time that chicks with dicks should be allowed to compete against actual women, I would have said "that doesn't make sense". That's because I didn't know how to cuss as proficiently as I do now.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

1992 I went out on one of the fishing boats out of Destin. I went with a female and we were just going out to ride around for 10 hours. Neither of us wanted to fish. The people running the boat insisted we fish. Most of that had to do with the quality of female I took with me. The guys took a liking to her. Anyway, I caught too many red snappers and I gave them all away to the people who had paid to fish. We kept 2 fillets and I bought a charcoal grill and charcoal at Walmart and cooked em up at the motel. Good eats.

The Charter Boat Captains want as many fish caught as possible because potential customers line the pier waiting for the boats to come in and check out their catch. If a boat comes in with little to show for a 1/2 day or full day of fishing the potential customer will go on down to the boat that has a large catch. It is a very competitive business.

Back in the 70's several Army buddies came down to visit me in Clearwater. A couple had their wives and a couple their girl friends. We were sitting outside one evening and one said they would like to go deep sea fishing. I told them they were in luck because it was King Mackerel season and that was some of the best fishing in the Gulf. So I chartered a boat and off we went.

A couple of the women (girls) had no interest in fishing, all they wanted to do was get plenty of sun on their bikini clad bodies to show their friends back in Michigan what a Florida tan looks like. So they lay there and the Captain got really upset. His thoughts were returning to the pier with a boat load of Kings so he could show off how good he was at finding fish. He did sell a lot of beer to the group, in fact he ran out. But we did catch some nice fish and had a feast when we got back to my house. They are some of the best eating you can find. These folks got a nice one that would feed everybody posting on the D.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Not quoting this to be political. The politics is a by-product but can you kind of say DeSantis resembles this guy quite a bit.... figuratively and literally...


Disney Pimp-slapped with a BRICK

There are some very happy people beside and behind the Gov.

 

[warrior-cat]

I'll let you decide that. I'll stay in my own lane...

You should, they put rails on yours.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Heading to 87°F for our high. Chance for much-needed rain tomorrow.

Pup feeling good on Day 16. Voracious appetite. She woke me up wanting to eat. We're heading outside in just a few. So thankful she's still here and fairly normal.

Driving over to Bill Miller's BBQ on Burnet Road in a few for breakfast tacos + sweet tea for wife. Taking a walk later. Working on a few other projects.

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

 

[UK_fan_41102]

There's plenty of blame to go around. My problem with Cal is that he refuses to change with the times. Similar to Denny Crum refusing to adapt to the 3-point rule. Let me state this for the record, I AM NOT A COACH. UK needs 3-point shooters and not just 1 or 2. The dribble drive is antiquated and easy to defend, just pack the lane. Use your bench and use your timeouts effectively. Zone is not a 4-letter word. Adapt to changes in defense by opposing teams. Centers don't always have to play with their back to the basket. And so on and so on.

Once upon a time Cal had the athletes to manhandle other teams. That time is no longer. Changes are needed. I've always been a Cal supporter but I've soured a bit. 2017 we got robbed by the refs but since then it's been disappointing. Kansas State, Auburn, 9-win year, St. Peters. Even the Covid year that could have been special had turmoil.

Don't get me wrong. I'm still positive. This year's team should be better than last if all the pieces fall into place. Hoping Cal pulls a UVA.

This is a point few are mentioning. If he graduated in May 2021 that gives him a full year to play at UK. So why didn't he?

We are in the Twilight Zone with this coach and this university. I always thought eligibility was one of the first things our athletic department looks at before they hand out scholarships. Now they are trying to convince us he was eligible all last year and I guess Sandy Bell and her staff knew it. They would have to know it if they got his high school transcript and a copy of his diploma. Or do they check these things on the basketball team? Maybe since we only expect them to stay one year no one gives a hoot. Just rubber stamp what Cal does with no questions asked.

I don't care what anyone says Calipari has pretty much ruined basketball for many UK fans. Oh the naive will hang on, the boosters who love the insides of the program will hang on but the everyday, go to work , pay your taxes and raise your family UK fan is finding something else to do. They are leaving more and more every day. I know because I have witnessed it in my family. A topic for another day.

But it is what it is. Some care, some don't.

This is pretty much where I am as well. I never thought for a minute that UK football would mean more to me than basketball, but here I am. I love how the football program just keeps building and becoming more exciting with each passing season. On the other hand, the basketball program has become stale and boring. Can things change, yes, will they, I doubt it.

 

[BBUK]

You should, they put rails on yours.

Brudder, I ride the tops of the rails most times...when it means anything.

Good morning all .. going to make a pan of biscuits. Then put some soap and water on a couple cars and rinse them off. Got to show a man a penthouse about 2.

The BB is asleep after staying up till about 11pm. We shall see what I can accomplish....after he wakes up... Have a great day all ..

 

[UK_fan_41102]

I made a comment on a Twitter post about the Mike Tyson incident. All I said was, "If you're stupid enough to mess with Mike Tyson, you deserve to be punched. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes". They banned me for 12 hours over that, saying it was targeted harassment. No, it's called stating the truth. Of all the people to not start a fight with, Mike Tyson has to be at the top of most people's lists. Oh well, let's hope Elon Musk succeeds.

 

[bertfan31]

Good morning! Neck got sunburned from being outside all day yesterday. Felt good though. It'll be fine in a day or two.

Have to run a couple of errands this morning and then it's off to the workshop to work on a couple of projects

Thunder over Louisville tonight. If you see me there, please take me home. I've wandered off again.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Heading to 87°F for our high. Chance for much-needed rain tomorrow.

Pup feeling good on Day 16. Voracious appetite. She woke me up wanting to eat. We're heading outside in just a few. So thankful she's still here and fairly normal.

Driving over to Bill Miller's BBQ on Burnet Road in a few for breakfast tacos + sweet tea for wife. Taking a walk later. Working on a few other projects.

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

Great to hear, (On your dog)

I am for Bill Millers most anytime. Ate the snot out of the brown bread and butter on their bar. Ate mostly the barbecue sandwich the last several times. The tea goes down well too... My Darling likes the tomato and other ingredients of that stuff on the bar as well. A real good place to eat. Fried chicken is great too but I mostly cut that out....


Enjoy...


Just thinking...the heaviest I ever was, I lived in SA......just got stupid fat....

 

[AustinTXCat]

Great to hear, I am for Bill Millers most anytime. Ate the snot out of the brown bread and butter on their bar. Ate mostly the barbecue sandwich the last several times. The tea goes down well too... My Darling likes the tomato and other ingredients of that stuff on the bar as well. A real good place to eat. Fried chicken is great too but I mostly cut that out....


Enjoy...


Just thinking...the heaviest I ever was, I lived in SA......just got stupid fat....

Thanks.

Ran into a major disappointment this morning. Our closest Bill Miller at 8103 Burnet Rd closed permanently. It had been open since the early 1970s. Unsure reason, although the surrounding neighborhood, where my wife grew up, had appreciated considerably in value. Many nearby homes now going for $700K-$1 M. The restaurant, itself, became rundown and somewhat trashy compared to other Bill Miller locations around ATX.

So, instead of driving up I-35 to the Wells Branch location, I visited Rudy's for breakfast tacos. Not bad.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning! Neck got sunburned from being outside all day yesterday. Felt good though. It'll be fine in a day or two.

Have to run a couple of errands this morning and then it's off to the workshop to work on a couple of projects

Thunder over Louisville tonight. If you see me there, please take me home. I've wandered off again.

Ya redneck... Use some sun block...

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning people of the D-League. You all have really been prolific the last couple days.

It is a sunny 75.0°F on our way to 82°F for a high. I will probably mow as my grass makes noise growing so fast!

On marriage: I have no exes. I got super lucky and stuck with the first one I married. It was a gamble as I was 20 years, 2 months and 5 days old. She was 18 years, 5 months and 20 days old. Come August 18 we will have completed 56 years together. I would not want it any other way. Hell she still tells me she loves me, of course I have bribe he with a refill of coffee or something!

I am trying to stay positive on Cal but I sure wish that he would consider changing some of his tactics as the dribble drive is not effective anymore.

You all have a good day.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Morning people of the D-League. You all have really been prolific the last couple days.

It is a sunny 75.0°F on our way to 82°F for a high. I will probably mow as my grass makes noise growing so fast!

On marriage: I have no exes. I got super lucky and stuck with the first one I married. It was a gamble as I was 20 years, 2 months and 5 days old. She was 18 years, 5 months and 20 days old. Come August 18 we will have completed 56 years together. I would not want it any other way. Hell she still tells me she loves me, of course I have bribe he with a refill of coffee or something!

I am trying to stay positive on Cal but I sure wish that he would consider changing some of his tactics as the dribble drive is not effective anymore.

You all have a good day.

Bert, you and I are dying breed with no ex. My wife was 20 years, 3 months and 11 days old when we married. I was 23. We are still under the same roof, sleep in the same bed and a few minutes ago she brought me a plate of beef fajitas, so maybe she still cares.
A few day ago I was working in the yard and get into a bunch of deer ticks. Down here that means trouble, So I spent all morning spraying an acre of my yard with tick killer. I hope it works.

We have another Chamber of Commerce day so I just might call it day now and hit the pool. @BBUK, I have never bought a drop of sun screen in my life. Or used it but I do recommend it for those that need it. Skin cancer is a killer and it is not pretty. A dermatologist told me it is one of the most painful cancer.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Heading to 87°F for our high. Chance for much-needed rain tomorrow.

Pup feeling good on Day 16. Voracious appetite. She woke me up wanting to eat. We're heading outside in just a few. So thankful she's still here and fairly normal.

Driving over to Bill Miller's BBQ on Burnet Road in a few for breakfast tacos + sweet tea for wife. Taking a walk later. Working on a few other projects.

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

Have one Warsteiner left. Class 6 on Tuesday to restock. Usually drink one or two after cutting grass. Cut grass already this morning and the weather has been high 60's so, no need for the beer. Will drink it later.

 

[bertfan31]

Ya redneck... Use some sun block...

It never occurred to me to use any. I had just burnt the same area about 2 weeks ago or so. It could be a lot worse. I won't even feel it tomorrow.

Wife called while I was out and told me to bring food home. She wanted a chicken basket from Dairy Queen. I got a 4 piece and a 6 piece. $18.76. I'm sorry, but if I can train a monkey to do your job, then that is a minimum wage job. Might need a human for the cash register but chicken and fries? Monkey could do it and probably only get burned one time.

Talked to a couple of people at the golf course last night that had no idea Sharpe has maintained his eligibility. They thought he was officially gone. Not quite yet. If his plan at the beginning was as he said it was, then he hasn't lied to or taken advantage of anyone yet.

I can understand the reasoning if he wants to go. I can understand the reasoning if he decides to stay. I can't understand all the people dogging him out for doing what he thinks is best for himself.

Have you ever been SURE of something only to find out later you were wrong? Yes, you have. Everyone has.

 

[bertfan31]

Have one Warsteiner left. Class 6 on Tuesday to restock. Usually drink one or two after cutting grass. Cut grass already this morning and the weather has been high 60's so, no need for the beer. Will drink it later.

10-4 Keep us updated on the beer. I just bought 18 to take to the workshop. Haven't drank any of them yet. Some say, beer is the essence of life and the mother of us all. Can't fault em.

 

[UK82]

Good morning! Neck got sunburned from being outside all day yesterday. Felt good though. It'll be fine in a day or two.

Have to run a couple of errands this morning and then it's off to the workshop to work on a couple of projects

Thunder over Louisville tonight. If you see me there, please take me home. I've wandered off again.

They're expecting a record breaking crowd today. 850,000 is the record from 2007. Not sure how exactly they measure a crowd that's so spread out but I'm sure they have their methods.

 

[warrior-cat]

Going with updates on dogs, here is a picture taken a few minutes ago of the puppy who is now 1 year and a month old. The two breeds she is mixed with don't grow into full adults until a year and a half. She now weighs 103lbs. We expect at least 110lbs maybe more when fully grown. Size 11 crock in the picture for scale.

 

[berniecarbo]

Going with updates on dogs, here is a picture taken a few minutes ago of the puppy who is now 1 year and a month old. The two breeds she is mixed with don't grow into full adults until a year and a half. She now weighs 103lbs. We expect at least 110lbs maybe more when fully grown. Size 11 crock in the picture for scale.

My folks used to have a Great Pyrenees who looked a lot like that. Now and then he'd leave them a present by the front door, usually a deer or coyote.