Oops. I had forgotten I'd ever mentioned that before. My friend brought it up yesterday - knowing I'm a Reds fan. Sorry to repeat myself. Getting older I guess.
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I'm wanting to go back and see more of NYC. We spent all of time in Manhattan last time, and we still missed out things. So on our next visit, I plan on venturing more into Brooklyn and Queens. There's so much to see and do there.
Be very careful and make sure you are in a group or not alone. Things have deteriorated in New York City and it is not safe.
Back years ago I was working in New Jersey on assignment. After a couple of weeks my wife and son drove up to join me. We were staying in Atlantic City, NJ. One weekend she said she would like to go to New York City so early on Sunday morning I drove her into the city. It was fairly quiet for New York City and all was well. I am driving through the city when suddenly a delivery truck in front of me slammed on his brakes. I did the same and came within a hair of rear ending him. I felt something slide from under the seat and it came to rest on the gas pedal. I looked down and it was my wife's .38 Smith & Wesson Special. I freaked out. I had no idea she had brought her pistol with her on the trip
Then I explained to her we were very quietly driving out of the place and explained to her the laws up there were crazy and they would arrest you for possession, no questions asked. You go straight to jail. She had no clue and could not believe it.
I was shaking all over driving back to New Jersey just knowing I was going to get pulled over for something. We went straight to the hotel and put the fire arm in a locked suit case. You have to watch these Kentucky girls when you go on a trip.
It's went downhill a lot since our visit in 2019. I constantly see people getting randomly attacked for nothing, especially on the subway. I'm hoping things will get better in the next few years so I can go back, but I'm doubtful.
When I retired I vowed, short of being abducted at gun point, to never go back to two places: NYC and LA.
So far I have kept my vow.
The two worst cities I have ever been to. The first time I ever saw a human turd on a sidewalk was in NYC in 1968. Over the years I went there, and the human turds were always there. The stench of urine was there also. Then try catching a cab. Good luck. The poor folks that have to live there have my prayers. It is a human cesspool in my view. Smiths Grove is far, far, far, far better.
So far I have kept my vow.
The two worst cities I have ever been to. The first time I ever saw a human turd on a sidewalk was in NYC in 1968. Over the years I went there, and the human turds were always there. The stench of urine was there also. Then try catching a cab. Good luck. The poor folks that have to live there have my prayers. It is a human cesspool in my view. Smiths Grove is far, far, far, far better.
Smith Grove has my vote Bert. When I think of Americana I think of a nice community like Smiths Grove.
I agree on LA. I never want to go back there. EVER. I had family go there in the 1960's but I see my last cousin moved out a few years ago and settled in East Tennessee to retire in the mountains. He finally had enough.
Following the Rodney King ordeal I had to work in South Central LA for months. I had mult-million dollars in damages to inspect and evaluate so off I went. When we got there we met with the Attorney General of the State of California. There were less than 25 of us assigned out there. He gave us the guidelines on what we had to do and what we could not do. He warned us any trouble and the fingers would be pointed at us.
First we could not wear the colors red, blue or black. Red and blue were gang colors and they both considered black as sacred since they were black. So a white man could not wear a black jacket or suit coat. Second we could not work before 10:00 AM or later than 3:00 PM. There was a 5 hour window that most of the gang members and druggies were not active. Third we could not work alone. We had to go in teams of two. Fifth we could not wear a baseball cap or any head gear. Gangs have special ways of wearing their caps and if you by chance had yours like theirs they would kill you or beat you half to death. And finally we had to hire armed body guards to accompany us into South Central. We had to hire two to go with us. One guarded us and the second our car. We paid off duty LA police officers $500 per hour to guard us.
The things I saw out there would be the subject of a good book. I found out the University of Southern California, USC, was in the middle of a ghetto. On tthe campus were military vehicles armed to the 10th degree and hundreds of police officers were in the area. It was surreal. You would think you were in a third world country military zone. Why anyone would attend USC is a mystery to me. I would rather be in Ukraine.
In the late 60's-early 70's, big cities everywhere were offering military policemen jobs with an early discharge and a sign on bonus if they would sign a contract. Los Angelos was one of them. This hillbilly said no thanks in a big hurry. I'm wondering if that's happening again today.
i am not sure but Florida is offering a $5,000 bonus. The gov had a press conference today and announced the first payments in Cape Coral.
DeSantis provides first $5K police recruitment bonuses to Cape Coral officers
Gov. Ron DeSantis provided $5,000 bonus checks to law enforcement officers recruited from outside of Florida, serving in Cape Coral.
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I was raised in a town of 900 called Silver Grove -- close enough to Smith's Grove in style if not geographically I reckon. We never had a stoplight til years after I left and the Dari Bar is still the only fine dining spot.
That said, if sworn under oath, I'd admit I had some pretty good times through the years in both NYC and LA, with no real negative encounters -- the usual city hustlers in New York and terrible traffic in LA, but nothing I couldn't handle.
Still, deep down, if I could only live one place, I'd pick a small town.
They used to play this song during the 7th Inning Stretch at Baltimore Oriole games -- now there is a city with some dark corners. But the fans loved to sing along. Who could deny the message?
Yo, Big Trains !! Alas, no more.
Yeah, I was a Big Train for sure. Now the kids from town are Camels (Campbell County High.) Ugh.
Hey for those of you not checking Rafters, 7-footer and Top 5-10 national ranked recruit Aaron Bradshaw just committed to Kentucky. Man alive, “Madness” is living up to the name tonight already!
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Know tons of Camels, sister & BIL included. Was my public school district. SG schools were just no longer sustainable with their smaller & smaller numbers.
What a day, what a day.... The time comes when you have to step up. I did today to mixed reviews... Just baffling to me why anyone would settle for the status quo WHEN the status quo is not good enough. (I will stop.)
Morning Legionnaires!
Weather going to be hot today with 90's expected and then cooling off later this evening with a possibility of severe weather (storms with high winds and hail). If it is late this evening (storms), I will not be here to post the celebratory artillery barrage when we score because I am helping with a black belt test for a friend starting late in the afternoon. If the weather starts earlier, I stay at home and fire away
Watched BBM last night and was not aware that Oscar was sitting out due to minor knee surgery. He is supposed to be good by our first game even though I would not be unhappy if he was given more time to recover since we should not need him for that one.
Oh and yeah, It's game day!
Good morning D-League. Out for a walk and noticing lots of color in the trees for the first time. Pretty.
Cool, clear weather in the east.
Nervous about the football Cats today. Feels like the season is teetering, but a win today would get things somewhat on track and at least generate some hope for the Tennessee game.
Not much to say about “BB Madness” but it looks like there are some shooters. Antonio Reeves got a 19 in the 3-point contest and beat CJ Fredrick. And plenty of athleticism on display. No one got hurt -that’s key.
I hope it’s a good day for all.
Cool, clear weather in the east.
Nervous about the football Cats today. Feels like the season is teetering, but a win today would get things somewhat on track and at least generate some hope for the Tennessee game.
Not much to say about “BB Madness” but it looks like there are some shooters. Antonio Reeves got a 19 in the 3-point contest and beat CJ Fredrick. And plenty of athleticism on display. No one got hurt -that’s key.
I hope it’s a good day for all.
Good Saturday morning D
It is yard work for me this morning and it should be a nice day for it. We have 67° and it is a little overcast. They say a cold front is headed here which will drop the temperatures a little. It is sunny this morning but this afternoon clouds will move in to give us a 24% cloud cover. The temperature will be 84°. At 4:00 PM we will have a 25% chance of rain.
I trust all are well and gave a nice day. The coffee tastes extra good this morning.
It is yard work for me this morning and it should be a nice day for it. We have 67° and it is a little overcast. They say a cold front is headed here which will drop the temperatures a little. It is sunny this morning but this afternoon clouds will move in to give us a 24% cloud cover. The temperature will be 84°. At 4:00 PM we will have a 25% chance of rain.
I trust all are well and gave a nice day. The coffee tastes extra good this morning.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 72°F and cloudy. Today's high estimated around 93°F.
Game Day! Cats are 4-point underdogs against MissSt last I checked. A win would sure be nice. Hope O-line issues got fixed. 25 sacks allowed though 6 games is unacceptable and dangerous for a QB. Go Cats!
Big Blue Madness: Reeves lights the nets up. Wow. He'll win some games for UK. Love Kyra Elzy's intro and positivity. Otherwise, meh.
Heading out for a walk in a few and then chores later. May hit up Zaxby's or BBQ for eats.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Game Day! Cats are 4-point underdogs against MissSt last I checked. A win would sure be nice. Hope O-line issues got fixed. 25 sacks allowed though 6 games is unacceptable and dangerous for a QB. Go Cats!
Big Blue Madness: Reeves lights the nets up. Wow. He'll win some games for UK. Love Kyra Elzy's intro and positivity. Otherwise, meh.
Heading out for a walk in a few and then chores later. May hit up Zaxby's or BBQ for eats.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 56° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. The afternoon forecast will bring sunny skies and a high of 70°.
Game Day. Let's go Cats!
Everyone stay safe on this Saturday.
Game Day. Let's go Cats!
Everyone stay safe on this Saturday.
It is a sunny 58.3°F on our way to 73°F. I still need a lot of rain but ain't none in the forecast for today. We are slated for a cool week starting Monday.
Game day. I hope they can pull it out and stay in the top 25.
Game day. I hope they can pull it out and stay in the top 25.
I have a big pot of Spanish Bean Soup (garbonzo) simmering. I will press some buttered Cuban bread and enjoy. This is an old family recipe that is easy and never fails.
I am ready for some football. That Tennessee - Alabama game should be fun to watch. Don't be shocked if UT comes away with a win.
I am ready for some football. That Tennessee - Alabama game should be fun to watch. Don't be shocked if UT comes away with a win.
I feel the same way about the Alabama-Tennessee game. With it being at Neyland Stadium and with Bryce Young still not at 100%, a Vols win wouldn't shock me either. Now hopefully Alabama beats them by 30+, so we don't hear Rocky Top all game.I have a big pot of Spanish Bean Soup (garbonzo) simmering. I will press some buttered Cuban bread and enjoy. This is an old family recipe that is easy and never fails.
I am ready for some football. That Tennessee - Alabama game should be fun to watch. Don't be shocked if UT comes away with a win.
Good late morning to everyone,
A lazy morning with biscuits and coffee. I think we are heading out shortly to the markets.
Plenty to do... Go Cats!!!! You Can Do It!!!
A lazy morning with biscuits and coffee. I think we are heading out shortly to the markets.
Plenty to do... Go Cats!!!! You Can Do It!!!
I have the weird feeling...I don't think we can beat Tennessee if don't win today...the Ole Miss loss is on everyone, the coaches f-cked that up, Levis hurt us with fumbles...the kicking game cost us points...that was a close game we will all be sick about for a while...South Carolina is different, backup QB starting his first game, the first play of the game was one of the stupidest plays I ever saw but the coaches get a pass on that one...but THIS is the game...win this.. team gets confidence and we can get back on track...9 or 10 wins is possible, lose today...7-5 at best...at best.
I don't think that I have ever had it. You must come to Smiths Grove and fix it for me and Sherry. You can bring you wife also!I have a big pot of Spanish Bean Soup (garbonzo) simmering. I will press some buttered Cuban bread and enjoy. This is an old family recipe that is easy and never fails.
I am ready for some football. That Tennessee - Alabama game should be fun to watch. Don't be shocked if UT comes away with a win.
I am a very simple person and know little about football. However:
I think that UK's biggest problem is the offensive coordinator (I actually believe I could do better), bad offensive line (young) and we play too much zone defense.
Defensively UK gives up plays to the outside of the line constantly. Our opponents are given 10 first downs on the same damned plays over and over again. Every once in a while if you are going after the quarterback you must go man to man on defense. UK never does. We give them open men without a UK man in the area.
Sir,
Your simplicity in this area exudes an in depth understanding well past my knowledge of the game. All I ever did was enjoy watching a good team work together. (No intricacy on my part involved just a good field of vision. (Hoping for enjoyment.))
Bert, the offense frustrates me also. They run what I call a slow motion offense and never seem to want to speed it up. Even when down two touchdowns and time is slipping away. They will run the clock down and then run a play that fools no one. I don't know if that is what Stoops wants or not but it is frustrating. If you want to watch an offense watch the Vols today. They can score quick and in bunches. I hate to type that and maybe today is their day to lose. I pray it is.
This team desperately needs a win tonight. If they lose then it's 2007 all over again.
For the shell fish lovers on the board. Years ago I had to work in Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard after a hurricane (Bob) came through. I ate plenty of lobster on that trip because you could get two large ones for less than $10 at any pub.
When I was returning home I picked up a couple at Legal Seafood in the Boston Airport and had them packed to fly back. I asked my wife to boil them for supper and she did but she had a struggle. The dang things kept trying to crawl out of the pot and being tender hearted she started to cry thinking she was torturing them. LOL. When they were ready to eat she wouldn't eat hers because she had to watch them die. Since I am a cold blooded killer I ate both of them. LOL
When I was returning home I picked up a couple at Legal Seafood in the Boston Airport and had them packed to fly back. I asked my wife to boil them for supper and she did but she had a struggle. The dang things kept trying to crawl out of the pot and being tender hearted she started to cry thinking she was torturing them. LOL. When they were ready to eat she wouldn't eat hers because she had to watch them die. Since I am a cold blooded killer I ate both of them. LOL
I understand your wife's viewpoint. I've seen enough violence that I no longer hunt or fish. I guess I'm a wimp though, because I love a good cheeseburger. Like Groucho Marx, I'm not a vegetarian, but I eat animals who are.For the shell fish lovers on the board. Years ago I had to work in Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard after a hurricane (Bob) came through. I ate plenty of lobster on that trip because you could get two large ones for less than $10 at any pub.
When I was returning home I picked up a couple at Legal Seafood in the Boston Airport and had them packed to fly back. I asked my wife to boil them for supper and she did but she had a struggle. The dang things kept trying to crawl out of the pot and being tender hearted she started to cry thinking she was torturing them. LOL. When they were ready to eat she wouldn't eat hers because she had to watch them die. Since I am a cold blooded killer I ate both of them. LOL
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I lived in Boston for six months back in the late 1980s and enjoyed the lobster. But I think the best lobster are those small lobsters they harvest down in the keys in Florida.
By the way —Tennessee off to a fast start against Bama. I hate the Vols but have a feeling this could be their day.
That Tennessee offense is lights out. They come at you quick and hard. Bama will be fortunate to hang in this game. I really envy the Vols explosive metal to the pedal offense.
I dispise the Vols but mercy they make it look easy
Well, Saban is a very good coach at adjustments and finding ways to win. Yes, Tennessee looks good but, Alabama has the athletes and talent. We will see what Saban comes up with.
When I was in Korea I ate so much sea food I was told my uric acid level stayed high as I had regular blood tests due to my hemochromatosis. The doctor kept asking me if my big toe hurt and it never did but I cut my intake of seafood when we got back to the states and the uric acid levels are back where they belong. I guess my tests stated having gout but I never had the symptoms other than the high uric acid levels.
Of course I still have my "see" food deficiencies....
This does not look like a Bama defense.
Tennessee can score quick and often. If there is a better offense in college football I sure don't want to see it or play against it.
This Tennessee QB could play his way into a Heisman Trophy. &**%)%$$##@@
The crowd shots ain’t doing Tennessee any favors. That whole crowd is pork chop ugly. And I’m not sure you could get the dog to play with them even with a chop tied round the neck. A typical collection of Vols.
Or as the old folks used to say in Kentucky, they been beat with the ugly stick.
Or as the old folks used to say in Kentucky, they been beat with the ugly stick.
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