Right out of the garden hose folks, spiders and chameleons would spray out as soon as you turned on the spicket but who cared. It was cool water in a blazing sun. Ahhhh
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I was diagnosed as having chronic arthritis when I was 45 yrs old.............my real problems are spinal stenosis and spondylosis...........bad genetics yes..........bad choice by me to pick construction as a career..........I told the Director last week that the mule's ears are drooping........I used the power washer for about 5 hrs......my back was killing me so I put it up.......the Director just couldn't undertstand why I didn't finish......I told her to go push against a 3,800 lb pressure washer........L2 - L4 herniated disc start talking to you after a while....
It is a sunny 69.8°F on our way to 85°F, no chance for rain.
I lived in Houston, TX once. Some of the best food on earth. Some of our best ever neighbors. But man it gets hot, but we lived on the northwest side and the humidity in the afternoon would be low.
I drove across Texas one month. On my way back from Cali.
I would have to take out a loan to drive across Texas with these gas prices. I need to plan ahead for a trip to the next county over.One of the longest drives imaginable... I got a job in El Paso and drove from E'Town.
I would have to take out a loan to drive across Texas with these gas prices. I need to plan ahead for a trip to the next county over.
$5.35/gal today. Up 67¢ since May 4th.I am sure getting close to that here. $4.55 and rising... COMPELETELY CRIMINAL (That is at the closest CASH gas station.)
Back in the 1970's when we were having all of those gas issues the Federal Government lowered the speed limit to 55 MPH. Probably one of the dumbest things a government could do but some egg head politician from up North in a crowded city probably thought nobody drives over 55.I drove across Texas one month. On my way back from Cali.
Back in the 1970's when we were having all of those gas issues the Federal Government lowered the speed limit to 55 MPH. Probably one of the dumbest things a government could do but some egg head politician from up North in a crowded city probably thought nobody drives over 55.
Well we were driving from Florida to Arizona to visit a dying uncle. He moved out there after getting black lung working in the Kentucky coal mines. I had a 1968 Mercury Cougar that would flat out fly. One of the fast cars I have owned. So somewhere in the middle of Texas with nobody in sight I eased her up to 90 mph and put on the cruise control. On up the road was a Texas State Trooper parked in a little park area with picnic tables. I just flew by him knowing any minute he was coming after me.
A few miles down the road I saw him in my rear view mirror but he did not have on his lights or siren. So I kept going and he pulled up beside of me and tipped his hat with a smile. I guess he saw my Florida plates and thought that boy ain't go no sense so no use in telling him to slow down.
But there is more to the story. I pulled into a truck stop and there he was again. He came up to me and said 55 is a dumb law isn't it and I said I reckon it is. Then he gave me a valuable tip. He said if I was going through San Angelo to watch out because their sheriff has speed traps set up. I thanked him and I did hold it under 55. I always want to support the local sheriff.
I remember after I transferred from UK in 1973 to Fork U and drinking age was 19, if you had to much to drink, the Tempe police would simply take your drunk ass home unless you were disturbing the peace like shooting out street lights. Then they would toss you in the slammer until you dried out and went before the judge. You could expect a fine for " Disturbing the Peace" and released after agreeing to a restitution pay plan for the repair cost of your naughty behavior.Back in the 1970's when we were having all of those gas issues the Federal Government lowered the speed limit to 55 MPH. Probably one of the dumbest things a government could do but some egg head politician from up North in a crowded city probably thought nobody drives over 55.
Well we were driving from Florida to Arizona to visit a dying uncle. He moved out there after getting black lung working in the Kentucky coal mines. I had a 1968 Mercury Cougar that would flat out fly. One of the fast cars I have owned. So somewhere in the middle of Texas with nobody in sight I eased her up to 90 mph and put on the cruise control. On up the road was a Texas State Trooper parked in a little park area with picnic tables. I just flew by him knowing any minute he was coming after me.
A few miles down the road I saw him in my rear view mirror but he did not have on his lights or siren. So I kept going and he pulled up beside of me and tipped his hat with a smile. I guess he saw my Florida plates and thought that boy ain't go no sense so no use in telling him to slow down.
But there is more to the story. I pulled into a truck stop and there he was again. He came up to me and said 55 is a dumb law isn't it and I said I reckon it is. Then he gave me a valuable tip. He said if I was going through San Angelo to watch out because their sheriff has speed traps set up. I thanked him and I did hold it under 55. I always want to support the local sheriff.
After serving many years in line units (INF and ADA), my experiences were vastly different than yours. Drunk GIs usually = trouble. Many incidents I was involved as an NCO bordered on stupidity. For example, back in '85, one of my soldiers decided he'd impress his German girlfriend and jumped, while intoxicated, from a 5th story window at Siegerland Kaserne near Burbach, Germany. Broke his back. Ambulance transported him to Jung-Stilling Krankenhaus (where my son was born 9 years later) in Siegen. From there, Bundeswehr MEDEVAC chopper flew him in inclimate weather to a special hospital near Bad Wildungen for spinal surgery. It gets better, but I won't go into there right now.I can't tell you how many times my buddies in the Army and I came on post drunk as skunks and never had any issues other than to be assisted if needed. None of us got ignorant. Had beer machines in the barracks but most floors had a large trash can cleaned and had a keg in it iced down. (Only those who paid drank.) Never had an issue. (Fort Bragg, Fort Huachuca, Goodfellow AFB, never an issue....All different soldiers.(Except me.)..)
After serving many years in line units (INF and ADA), my experiences were vastly different than yours. Drunk GIs usually = trouble. Many incidents I was involved as an NCO bordered on stupidity. For example, back in '85, one of my soldiers decided he'd impress his German girlfriend and jumped, while intoxicated, from a 5th story window at Siegerland Kaserne near Burbach, Germany. Broke his back. Ambulance transported him to Jung-Stilling Krankenhaus (where my son was born 9 years later) in Siegen. From there, Bundeswehr MEDEVAC chopper flew him in incriminate weather to a special hospital near Bad Wildungen for spinal surgery. It gets better, but I won't go into there right now.
Numerous other incidents transpired over my career, ranging from fights to serious spousal abuse. Heh, one kid's wife broke a glass ashtray over his head resulting in a concussion. What a mess.
Really wish I could have been so lucky serving around reasonable folks. Problem for us revolved around the attitudes instilled in those units across the board. Train hard, party hard. Gawd, I hated staff duty on weekends.
Photo from similar building kid jumped from. Tree somewhat hides 5th floor window.
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I normally worked security, but one night a guy took over the stage in the NCO club because the band wouldn't play Sinatra songs for him. The chief of police called on me and a buddy to go get him because we knew the guy well. We each grabbed an arm and walked him off the stage. We had him outside and he's saying to let him go because he can walk. We looked at each other and both let go at the same time. He fell to the ground immediately. We picked up and tossed him in the back of the pick up truck, took him to the barracks and put him in bed.
In Germany, I also pulled Courtesy Patrol in a jeep. MPs served as backup. Hated that duty on weekends. All the drunks ready to fight. Got into a few scrapes, though nothing serious. We called MPs usually 2-3 times on Saturday nights. I personally thanked them each time they helped us out.I normally worked security, but one night a guy took over the stage in the NCO club because the band wouldn't play Sinatra songs for him. The chief of police called on me and a buddy to go get him because we knew the guy well. We each grabbed an arm and walked him off the stage. We had him outside and he's saying to let him go because he can walk. We looked at each other and both let go at the same time. He fell to the ground immediately. We picked up and tossed him in the back of the pick up truck, took him to the barracks and put him in bed.
I reckon nobody called the cops on you. I'm glad we knew the guy. Didn't want to have to fight or hurt someone, especially some poor homesick drunk.Sir,
Not belittling that but I too took over a stage at a karaoke event as a soldier where I was about half lit. I demanded Merle Haggard's "Today I started Loving You Again". They did it, I sung it and got applauded. I thought they were pissed too but at the time I didn't care. (Man the stories I could tell of my escapades..)
To this day, I claim I don't have the sense God gave a goose. Some laugh it off but I know where I've been and the stupid stuff I did and got away with. Who knows why but God knows. I have just never been afraid to "Do things".... never harmful stuff but for sure some weirdo stuff at times... Nuff Said...
I reckon nobody called the cops on you. I'm glad we knew the guy. Didn't want to have to fight or hurt someone, especially some poor homesick drunk.
Our SIL was stationed at Clovis AFB in New Mexico..........we visited them four times in 13 months.........we always drove straight through.....to cheap to pay for a motel.............One of the longest drives imaginable... I got a job in El Paso and drove from E'Town.
Our SIL was stationed at Clovis AFB in New Mexico..........we visited them four times in 13 months.........we always drove straight through.....to cheap to pay for a motel.............
I have one just like her. God love her soul. She is another $100 minimum grocery shopper. If we need a gallon of milk she will still go up and down every aisle searching for sales. She loves those 2 for 1 deals. She will buy things marked down a few cents that we don't need and tell me she saved money by buying them. Total bill at checkout: >>>>$100 . She truly was created by God to be a shopper and keep the economy robust.Home again. I started to tell you earlier that we were going to Kroger to get some coffee but that we wouldn't get out of there for less than a hundred bucks. I know my wife. $111.47. We did get 4lbs of coffee and I threw a couple of things in there as well.
We order a lot of stuff and have it delivered now so these trips aren't as tiresome for me as they used to be.
I love that picture above. Especially on a bright Sunday morning. 2022 is flying by but November can't get here quick enough.Good morning D-League. It's currently 60° and sunny ☀️ here in Eastern Kentucky, with clear skies and a high of 86° expected later today.
Hard to believe it's already June, as this year is flying by.
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One thing I miss about Florida are the Publix stores. Not only do they have everything but they must drug the help because they are always nice.I have one just like her. God love her soul. She is another $100 minimum grocery shopper. If we need a gallon of milk she will still go up and down every aisle searching for sales. She loves those 2 for 1 deals. She will buy things marked down a few cents that we don't need and tell me she saved money by buying them. Total bill at checkout: >>>>$100 . She truly was created by God to be a shopper and keep the economy robust.
I seldom if ever go shopping. For anything. It has to be over 10 years since I went into a men's clothing store. Probably much longer than that. I haven't been in a Walmart for probably 20 and will never go again if I can help it.
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Uh-oh . . . Choo choo boo-boo