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[Bert Higginbotha]

It was 74°F this morning at 7:00 am, now it is 83° on our way to 97 or 98. Plus the humidity is high.

I am glad that Ms. @AustinTXCat got to come home.

My daughter has covid. She is a sick person.

You all have a good Friday.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

A FaceBook funny:

 

[BBUK]

Haha. That reminds me of a humorous Desert Storm story, Warrior.

Me, photographer Bob Jordan, an Army Capt. whose name I forget - but he was a West Pointer which makes this worse - and some kid who was driving us named Cartwright peeled off from where the 1st Infantry (Mech) stopped on the second day of the ground war to drive back to some designated rendezvous where we could hand off Jordan's photographs and my typewriter written stories so they could be driven back to Dhahran to become 'Pool Reports' for the world's press.

So, the captain, who turned out to have a terrible sense of direction, gets us lost out in the vast Iraqi desert. Finally, we're driving along some dirt path, where you can see mines on either side of us, and we drive RIGHT INTO THE IRAQI LINES at a place where VII Corps had bypassed them. We spot the Iraqis first, Cartwright does a u-turn, and runs over a piece of mangled metal from airstrikes and ruptures a tire.

So, Jordan and I set to changing the tire at Indy 500 speed. We can see the Iraqis, no more than about 200 meters away, watching us out of their trenches, weapons drawn.

Cartwright cocks his M-16, gets in firing position and says "permission to fire, sir!" -- at the hundreds of Iraqis who haven't figured out yet who we are. Photographer Jordan, who was this crusty ex-paratrooper from North Carolina says, "why don't you just shoot us Cartwright, and cut out the middle-man?"

Tire fixed, we managed to backtrack out of range, and the Iraqis never open fire. Eventually we made it to Hafr al-Batin, where we were headed.

So, here's the kicker. A few years later, I'm down in North Carolina covering the murder of Michael Jordan's father, and I bump into Jordan. He says, 'You'll never guess who got in touch with me a while back. Cartwright! He told me he and the captain both got bronze stars with V for Valor for driving us into enemy lines!"

Wow,

I guess this was back about 1990 to 1993 or so, my years run together. A group of men from my church in Radcliff Kentucky used to go fishing on a charter boat once a year for several years off the coast in South Carolina and North Carolina. Just fond memories. One year we went we were sitting on a brothers friends porch after eating. (There were five or six of us men that year. We caravanned in a couple cars, trucks, or conversion van's.)

I sat on the porch talking to this man. I remember really enjoying talking with him. It seemed we talked at least an hour. Later on, one of the brothers I was with asked me if I realized that was Michael Jordan's Uncle. I had no idea, a couple other people confirmed it as I was kind of shocked. I was an NBA fan at the time due to Michael Jordan was the epitome of a professional in my eyes. Always interviewing in a suit. (Just a memory...). Never brought up Michael one time... Not sure I would have had I known it but that conversation was special to me.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning from ATX. Current temperature = 83°F and clear. Today's high may reach 106°F. Few more weeks of this nightmarish Summer remain.

Wife returned home around 3:30 pm yesterday. Step-daughter picked her up from hospital. She's happy to be back. Pup glad to see her.

Co-worker out today. Looks busy already.

Happy Friday, y'all.

Very thankful for you and you wife ATXC. God Bless you all...

 

[BBUK]

Hello all,

Been busy to state the least. Off today (Well, I am off most days but today I am off work. RDO)

Just now sitting down after My Darling and I have been out and about. Getting ready to hit it again.

Have a fine afternoon....

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning D-League.

Thanks for that photo of the banana split Austin. Trying to lose a few pounds but I can look. When I was in HS I was actually trying to gain a few pounds in the summer and I had a job and a girlfriend who worked at our very good local Dari Bar. I’d get a “special” banana split every night after my construction job shift. Jeezus, I can taste it yet. I don’t think I’ve had one since I left that town forever in 1977.

Cool and overcast in the east. We’ve actually had a mild summer. Hope the misery ends soon for those of you who have been baking.

Gotta get through one more work shift, then a nice weekend ahead. A highlight will be a slightly delayed Anniversary Dinner, 27th, at a good steakhouse. I’m easing on my eating discipline for one night and looking forward to a New York strip which is my preference.

Have a good day.

Me and my shadow...no, sorry, I meant my wife, get a banana split ever so often (about 3 months since the last) and split it. I was at Braum's Monday to get some rainbow Sherbert at the request of my daughter and almost bought one. Had to pull myself away from the line and go to the other section of the restaurant to buy the Sherbert. Wound up getting the rainbow Sherbert and a Cherry Limeade Sherbert with cherries in it. Both my daughter and wife gave it glowing reviews and now like it better than the rainbow. So much so that they have not touched the rainbow and have almost finished the cherry.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

79° this morning with light winds. High in the low 100's with sunny skies expected.

Woke up at 01:33 this morning and could not go back to sleep. No clue as to why.

Testing 14 students at 10:00 this morning for their yellow belts from my instructor's class from his church. Only charging them $25 dollars for the test and then, he wants to take the class out to lunch afterwards to celebrate. He will spend all that he makes today. As he says though, it is not about the money. I told him that it depends on how quick we get done whether I go and eat with them because, the first NCAA football game of the season (Notre Dame vs Navy) comes on at 13:30 central time and I want to be home watching it. He says: "Yeah, but your MIL will be there at that time too" I said: "Yeah, but I have a 62" flat screen in the bedroom." He just laughed and shook his head. He used to come over and watch games too but, he doesn't as much now as he did because she (MIL) gives him problems too. She is very disrespectful and rude to me and my friends.

Well, enough complaining, you guys enjoy your day and God Bless.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 78°F and clear. Excessive heat warning in effect. Today's high coming in around 106°F.

Many chores require my presence later on. We'll check back after while.

Y'all behave.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

It is 78°F and sunny. 90 minutes ago it was 73°F. We are on our way to 90° with a 40% chance of rain. Last night we got .09" and we sure could use a bunch more.

You all enjoy your Saturday.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

Been out and about already. Sitting back at my computer. Plan to clean my carpets today. (Only have two rooms of carpet.) (Our bedroom and my office.) (Our upstairs is carpeted as well but we rarely use that.) (Won't go into why I planned to do this a couple weeks ago and found I could not due to a "missing" part on my carpet cleaner.

This part is never removed and must be taken off the system. It was, with the only people alone with my carpet cleaner the guy that painted my other house and his Mom and sister who were to have "cleaned" my house. The part had to be unscrewed. I'm the only one who has ever used this machine.) Just amazing the "coincident". (Just a $35.00 hard to find part too.) (About $7100.00 to paint that house plus I guess a $35.00 bonus...)

No biggie, just disturbing as I treated that young thing well.... I will still treat people well, some will appreciate it and some will take advantage... It's all character. Not on me... Just a little venting..

The day is still great and Godly... I am thankful...

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League.

Fought another Battle of the Bureaucracy in the People's Republic of Maryland this morning. It's the Cold War that never ends. This time I got yet another notice that once again I couldn't get one of my vehicles registered, and therefore was an outlaw from the state, because I hadn't gotten the phony baloney Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program check mark in my computer file. I'm positive I never got any notice it was due, but it wasn't a matter of paying, say, double the $14 fee because I was late. They wanted me to pay FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS in late fees - plus $14.

Long story sort of short, I get there at 7am and the first officious little prick who identifies himself as the "manager" tells me it is totally impossible to get the $400 late fee waived -- that the new governor himself has declared that will never happen. Then he needles me, "You might as well pay it. You'll never get registered without it and the state police are looking for unregistered vehicles." That makes me lose my temper and I say, "I promise you I'm not paying $400 to get an emissions test. I junk the F---er first."

Something tells me this turd isn't the final authority, so I go around front and give a clerk my card. "When does the REAL boss get here?" I ask. "He sometimes comes in Saturday but more likely Monday." Okay, have him call me whenever." I no more than get home. My phone rings. It's the "district manager." I turn around and go back. I sit down with him and we have a reasonable conversation that includes basketball (he's a Black guy named Watford who asks me right away if I'm an ex-player, as he is. I tell him the whole 'Wat Shot' Indiana story which makes him laugh) and he waives the fee. I go through, pay my 14 bucks and on the way out make sure I weave passed the "Mr. Never" guy and wave.

I know all this makes me an adolescent who never got over his inability to just follow all the rules. Guilty as charged, to some degree but I really didn't get a notice, and a 3,000 percent late fee is a bit much.

I guess we all have our weak spots. I hope no one triggers any of yours today.

 

[BBUK]

Good morning D-League.

Fought another Battle of the Bureaucracy in the People's Republic of Maryland this morning. It's the Cold War that never ends. This time I got yet another notice that once again I couldn't get one of my vehicles registered, and therefore was an outlaw from the state, because I hadn't gotten the phony baloney Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program check mark in my computer file. I'm positive I never got any notice it was due, but it wasn't a matter of paying, say, double the $14 fee because I was late. They wanted me to pay FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS in late fees - plus $14.

Long story sort of short, I get there at 7am and the first officious little prick who identifies himself as the "manager" tells me it is totally impossible to get the $400 late fee waived -- that the new governor himself has declared that will never happen. Then he needles me, "You might as well pay it. You'll never get registered without it and the state police are looking for unregistered vehicles." That makes me lose my temper and I say, "I promise you I'm not paying $400 to get an emissions test. I junk the F---er first."

Something tells me this turd isn't the final authority, so I go around front and give a clerk my card. "When does the REAL boss get here?" I ask. "He sometimes comes in Saturday but more likely Monday." Okay, have him call me whenever." I no more than get home. My phone rings. It's the "district manager." I turn around and go back. I sit down with him and we have a reasonable conversation that includes basketball (he's a Black guy named Watford who asks me right away if I'm an ex-player, as he is. I tell him the whole 'Wat Shot' Indiana story which makes him laugh) and he waives the fee. I go through, pay my 14 bucks and on the way out make sure I weave passed the "Mr. Never" guy and wave.

I know all this makes me an adolescent who never got over his inability to just follow all the rules. Guilty as charged, to some degree but I really didn't get a notice, and a 3,000 percent late fee is a bit much.

I guess we all have our weak spots. I hope no one triggers any of yours today.

I for one am thankful for you...

I am getting ready to heat up some serious legal things. (This American Water company thing where a municipality 7 miles away charges nearing four times as much for water, something we are mandated to have to pay.) (I am looking into what needs to be a class-action type suit.), I have a builder and water company who are both stating I did not have a water leak BUT, each businesses employees who were at my home stated I DO have a water leak. I have garnered some serious proof as my wife and I have been away for a couple several day stints that this same water company has been giving me a day to day water usage report. (Yeah, when were were away we still used hundreds of gallons of water.)

I have some home issues that the builder will fix if it takes some serious litigation. (I grew up (My work life anyway for over twenty years, around builders and the building code(s).)

Just piling on your venting. I am sure glad all worked out well for you, though your time was surely wasted...

 

[vhcat70]

Good morning D-League.

Fought another Battle of the Bureaucracy in the People's Republic of Maryland this morning. It's the Cold War that never ends. This time I got yet another notice that once again I couldn't get one of my vehicles registered, and therefore was an outlaw from the state, because I hadn't gotten the phony baloney Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program check mark in my computer file. I'm positive I never got any notice it was due, but it wasn't a matter of paying, say, double the $14 fee because I was late. They wanted me to pay FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS in late fees - plus $14.

Long story sort of short, I get there at 7am and the first officious little prick who identifies himself as the "manager" tells me it is totally impossible to get the $400 late fee waived -- that the new governor himself has declared that will never happen. Then he needles me, "You might as well pay it. You'll never get registered without it and the state police are looking for unregistered vehicles." That makes me lose my temper and I say, "I promise you I'm not paying $400 to get an emissions test. I junk the F---er first."

Something tells me this turd isn't the final authority, so I go around front and give a clerk my card. "When does the REAL boss get here?" I ask. "He sometimes comes in Saturday but more likely Monday." Okay, have him call me whenever." I no more than get home. My phone rings. It's the "district manager." I turn around and go back. I sit down with him and we have a reasonable conversation that includes basketball (he's a Black guy named Watford who asks me right away if I'm an ex-player, as he is. I tell him the whole 'Wat Shot' Indiana story which makes him laugh) and he waives the fee. I go through, pay my 14 bucks and on the way out make sure I weave passed the "Mr. Never" guy and wave.

I know all this makes me an adolescent who never got over his inability to just follow all the rules. Guilty as charged, to some degree but I really didn't get a notice, and a 3,000 percent late fee is a bit much.

I guess we all have our weak spots. I hope no one triggers any of yours today.

And you have an electric car, right?

 

[MdWIldcat55]

And you have an electric car, right?

Ha, Not quite. It's the car my wife drives and she picked it for safety and snow driving a Subaru Outback. But I can point out it claims to be a "Zero Emission Vehicle." I did note the irony of going through all this BS with a ZEV as it claims on the back tailgate.

 

[BBUK]

Ha, Not quite. It's the car my wife drives and she picked it for safety and snow driving a Subaru Outback. But I can point out it claims to be a "Zero Emission Vehicle." I did note the irony of going through all this BS with a ZEV as it claims on the back tailgate.

Some just never learn.... (Thanks)

 

[warrior-cat]

Crazy stuff right there folks. I too had a problem Friday with my mortgage company. Got my monthly report/bill for Sept. in the mail yesterday and it had the bill at $3245.00 when the normal is $1550.00. Said I did not pay it for Aug and there were late fees involved. I know better because I have auto pay through my credit union and check my account several times a week to make sure no unusual activity goes on. Wife calls the company, and they searched around and found that the money was all put in principle, and they don't know why. They fixed the problem and then suggested I do auto pay online with them taking the money out instead of the credit union sending it. I said no, this had not happened before, and it should not have happened this time. I believe they want to be the ones taking it out of my account instead of the credit union sending it to them.

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

78° this morning with a high near 90° expected. Next few days will see a cooling trend so, one morning will afford some fishing hours. Probably Tuesday as there is some cloud cover expected to help keep it cooler longer in the morning.

Reds still hanging on in the mix for a wild card. Don't have a warm and fuzzy that they will get one though, too much inconsistency with them.

Watched the beginning of two ncaa football games yesterday with Notre Dame trouncing Navy and USC doing the same to San Jose St. Could not watch long as the games were over early. Looking forward to seeing UK play and we should win the first 4 or 5 giving us some time to prepare for the monster stretch afterwards.

Well folks, it is a day of rest for most of us so, enjoy the day and God Bless.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Very nice evening Saturday. I’ve been rigorous about my eating habits to lose some weight lately but took the night off for our anniversary —had a terrific steak, a well made Caesar’s Salad, a steamed spinach and onion dish and even maybe the best piece of Key Lime Pie in my life —and that includes a bunch of visits to Key West.

Reds survive the second basemen whiffing on a ball an 8-year old should field cleanly. I guess you just take a W and pray somehow that June magic kicks in for 30 games.
Getting a late start today but out into the rising heat to get some miles in. Have a great day.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and clear. Another triple-digit day lies ahead. This streak has been historic.

Finally watched "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" late yesterday. Not bad. Looking forward to final installment, "Dial of Destiny", Might be available Tuesday.

Slept in after consuming a "Great Beer" last night. My fantasy football draft is tonight

Wishing all a fine Sunday.

 

[warrior-cat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and clear. Another triple-digit day lies ahead. This streak has been historic.

Finally watched "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" late yesterday. Not bad. Looking forward to final installment, "Dial of Destiny", Might be available Tuesday.

Slept in after consuming a "Great Beer" last night. My fantasy football draft is tonight

Wishing all a fine Sunday.

Worst character of the Indiana Jones movies I watched so far is Shia Labeouf's portrayal of the son Henry Jones III (Mutt). He is a terrible actor as his acting has been whining and yelling in every movie I have seen him in. Just the worst. The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was not a bad script or movie, but Shia was a bad casting move.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning good folks of the D-League.

It is 77°F and raining. We have had .22 inches so far this morning. I am praying for an inch or better, fingers crossed.

I watched a little college football. ND was impressive because NAVY apparently can't do diddly squat.

You all have a good Sunday.

 

[BBUK]

Worst character of the Indiana Jones movies I watched so far is Shia Labeouf's portrayal of the son Henry Jones III (Mutt). He is a terrible actor as his acting has been whining and yelling in every movie I have seen him in. Just the worst. The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was not a bad script or movie, but Shia was a bad casting move.

I thought so as well. I liked that movie though.

 

[BBUK]

Hello all,

Just got back from the mid-morning service. The BB has T-Ball practice at 1. Sitting at my computer for a bit. I think this one's about had it. (I bought it before we went to Korea while we lived in SA. (Altec (I think), Had the guy tell me, you buy the parts and we'll put it together. Worked for me and I did.) I think all I added later was a better wireless card and a TV card.

This computer still screams when it gets booted up but that boot time is taking longer and longer. Running Win 10 Pro. (Not compatible for Win 11, not that I care about that.) I think this was late 2009 or 2010 so, it had a good run. A tall tower... (Will condense now but still want some RAM (Prefer 32GB) so have been looking to see what I can find, Amazon, Walmart, and Newegg..... we shall see.) (Have my data backed up so good there.) Sigh...just a pain though... I am thankful in any event...

Have a great afternoon....




Also, (Just because I like the work.)




And this one for good measure... ...



Just one more and I will stop... (Sir Duke)

 

[berniecarbo]

Morning good folks of the D-League.

It is 77°F and raining. We have had .22 inches so far this morning. I am praying for an inch or better, fingers crossed.

I watched a little college football. ND was impressive because NAVY apparently can't do diddly squat.

You all have a good Sunday.

We were following our Garmin this weekend. It got us semi lost. We were passing through a little town. I asked the wife what the name of the town was. She didn't know, but about that time we saw a police car. It said Smith's Grove on the side, so I thought about you.

 

[vhcat70]

They fixed the problem and then suggested I do auto pay online with them taking the money out instead of the credit union sending it. I said no, this had not happened before, and it should not have happened this time. I believe they want to be the ones taking it out of my account instead of the credit union sending it to them.

Companies want access to your bank account over & over. Our health insurance wants same pull vs. our desire to push. No issues yet.

 

[vhcat70]

Crappy night. Just about asleep at 11:10 & power goes out/on/out. Then one smoke alarm started their crazy annoying sound. Have three close together & too tired to figure which one, so ripped all three out till morning. Finally went to sleep & woke near 7 to find out power had come on sometime around 4-430. Tired.

 

[BBUK]

The boys got his game face in any event....(I guess the skills will come. ) (Hits it pretty good now though...)

 

[vhcat70]

The boys got his game face in any event....(I guess the skills will come. ) (Hits it pretty good now though...)

Cool look! I hope he's RH.

 

[BBUK]

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[UK82]

Crappy night. Just about asleep at 11:10 & power goes out/on/out. Then one smoke alarm started their crazy annoying sound. Have three close together & too tired to figure which one, so ripped all three out till morning. Finally went to sleep & woke near 7 to find out power had come on sometime around 4-430. Tired.

We lost our power Friday night around 8 PM. Finally got it back on this afternoon. Really bad storm. We watched as power lines caught fire. Actually had a down line in our back alley. A huge tree wiped out our neighbor's garage and did substantial damage to one of their cars and privacy fence. A lot of damage in the neighborhood.

 

[vhcat70]

We lost our power Friday night around 8 PM. Finally got it back on this afternoon. Really bad storm. We watched as power lines caught fire. Actually had a down line in our back alley. A huge tree wiped out our neighbor's garage and did substantial damage to one of their cars and privacy fence. A lot of damage in the neighborhood.

At least you had a storm. We had nothing going on. Screw Duke Energy.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 77°F and clear with occasional clouds. Today's high may reach 99°F.

I'm off today and tomorrow. Working on a few projects.

Monday, Monday.....

Wishing all a great start to your week.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks. A cloudy day in the east.

A nice weekend but back to work.

We’ve made it to the edge of football season. Games every weekend from now to February.

Signing into work so I’ll catch you later.

 

[BBUK]

Good Morning,

Can't type now. May God Bless your day(s)...

 

[warrior-cat]

Good Morning,

Can't type now. May God Bless your day(s)...

False. Heh, heh, heh...I crack myself up.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 77°F and clear with occasional clouds. Today's high may reach 99°F.

Congrats Austin, how long has it been since you did not get to triple digits?

 

[AustinTXCat]

Congrats Austin, how long has it been since you did not get to triple digits?

30+ days. Tomorrow back to triple-digits.

 

[BBUK]

30+ days. Tomorrow back to triple-digits.

It was Al Gore....