I knew two different guys that worked laying tracks........one drank a fifth of bourbon every day the other could cut through metal with his language.........used more cuss words per 1,000 than anyone I have ever met...........
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Good morning from ATX. Currently 71°F and cloudy. Today's high expected around 78°F.
Not much to report. Prepping for trip.
Wishing y'all a great day.
Not much to report. Prepping for trip.
Wishing y'all a great day.
Good morning folks. Beautiful, cool clear day on the east.
I had a shock yesterday. As I entered the building where I work I bumped into a supervisor who looked ashen. He told me a woman I work with closely, and had spent a lot of time with late last week plotting out a project, had died overnight. No details yet, except it’s apparently natural causes, not foul play or self harm. A real blow. She was about my age -mid to late 60s —and had a long career working in DC. I guess we’re at the age that these things are going to happen.
And life goes on. As cold as it sounds, I had to hire a contractor yesterday to help with some work. Deadlines don’t change no matter what.
Sorry to share a sad tale. I hope all is well with you folks.
I had a shock yesterday. As I entered the building where I work I bumped into a supervisor who looked ashen. He told me a woman I work with closely, and had spent a lot of time with late last week plotting out a project, had died overnight. No details yet, except it’s apparently natural causes, not foul play or self harm. A real blow. She was about my age -mid to late 60s —and had a long career working in DC. I guess we’re at the age that these things are going to happen.
And life goes on. As cold as it sounds, I had to hire a contractor yesterday to help with some work. Deadlines don’t change no matter what.
Sorry to share a sad tale. I hope all is well with you folks.
So sorry to hear that brother MdW... I only know how I felt. I think I shared this when it happened about a year ago...
This guy was 53 or 54 and in good shape. I received this text... I think it was about 6 or 7PM that night I got a call from Louise... Patrick did not live to see another day. I am not haunted by this but I sure remember it vividly reminding me, we are not promised tomorrow, we are not promised the next minute. Be thankful in all circumstances....
Take care, God Bless you and sorry again for your loss and how you had to go through it...
Things being allowed to go a little too far... (A lot actually...)
Duty, Honor, Country...No More?
West Point secedes?
Duty, Honor, Country...No More?
West Point secedes?
Thanks for that concern BB, and I'm so sorry about your friend. Man, the early 50s is way too early.So sorry to hear that brother MdW... I only know how I felt. I think I shared this when it happened about a year ago...
This guy was 53 or 54 and in good shape. I received this text... I think it was about 6 or 7PM that night I got a call from Louise... Patrick did not live to see another day. I am not haunted by this but I sure remember it vividly reminding me, we are not promised tomorrow, we are not promised the next minute. Be thankful in all circumstances....
Take care, God Bless you and sorry again for your loss and how you had to go through it...
Hell, my second batch of kids were just hitting their teens then and needed me desperately -- which is why I eased out of my several visits a year to Iraq and Afghanistan routine about that time and took a permanent desk job. No regrets recommitting to my family at that age. It has been the best time of my life -- and the other times were pretty good.
The only thing that saved me was that I was in Sales and Marketing. I had to show class or lose my job. But the culture at the railroad was rough.
Yes Sir,
I just ripped into a guy in my office I think Monday as he went Navy/ Railroad in a business setting. I cut his feet out from under him quickly. A guy about my age and ethnicity so I took more liberties. (This guy has been asking for it any way. Always taking things to the edge of the line when no reason to do so...) (I'd have done it anyway with anyone.)
I am no saint and use my share of vulgarity but darn, control thy self...
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I ran multiple job sites for many years........I could leave a project and go into a meeting with clients, architect, designers.............I did very well with the folks that was supposed to be above that sort of language...........if you want to hear salty language........get a female designer upset on her little project.......some of them can melt your ear lobes for sure..........in grade school Fr. Prectel was our 4th grade basketball coach................he told us that sometimes.....you just have to use the words for the situation........I guess I was born with an internal switch...........although.........with the level of stupidity that one sees and hears today......it is a challenge sometimes......
@MdWIldcat55 In the last year and a half to 2 years I have seen 3 Black Belt acquaintances/friends and an old boss pass (went to all their funerals) and only one was older than me. One was last Friday. It has got me to thinking (not excessively) about the future and how it can change at a moment's notice now in that respect.
Not to make light, but me going to so many these days reminds me of what Yogi Berra said when ask why he went to so many of the funerals he had gone to.
“Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours.”
Condolences.
Not to make light, but me going to so many these days reminds me of what Yogi Berra said when ask why he went to so many of the funerals he had gone to.
“Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours.”
Condolences.
One of my uncles coached basketball for many years (high school and some small college). We were talking about cussing at players. I was talking about females since my daughter was playing. He was talking all players. He said, "sometimes you just have to get their attention."
Evening D, and the Pukies go down!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂 ATX, did I read that you are retiring?? I am still praying for you my friend!!! I know OHIOCOLONEL hasn't been around in a long time, hope he is ok, lots of tornadoes moving through Ohio! Felt like heck all week, had blood work done, results were good except for urinalysis report abnormal, showing blood and bacteria in it, I go to the doctor Tuesday to find out what's going on. I had a kidney stone move a little bit last Friday, so that might be it. Mrs. M left me know today that I'm almost 73, said you can't act like your 20, your body just won't let you!! Mrs. M talked me into going to a baby shower last Saturday and I am glad she did, never seen such a spread of food in my life!! They had a shrimp pasta salad that was incredible! I got the recipe if anyone wants it, going to the store tomorrow to get the stuff to make it, will let you know how it goes!
No, not retiring yet. Plan on working two more years, until end of March, 2026 IF cancer remains under control.
Good luck on your shrimp pasta dish.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 72°F and cloudy. Depending on weather forecast, I may leave earlier this morning for airport than originally planned. Maybe, maybe not.
Aggies vs Cats tonight. I should be in the air, Houston-bound, during the game. Go Cats! Good things happen with UK basketball during tournaments when I travel internationally. Will expand more on such an interesting phenomenon after I check in at airport this afternoon. Stay tuned.
Happy Friday, y'all.
Aggies vs Cats tonight. I should be in the air, Houston-bound, during the game. Go Cats! Good things happen with UK basketball during tournaments when I travel internationally. Will expand more on such an interesting phenomenon after I check in at airport this afternoon. Stay tuned.
Happy Friday, y'all.
Good morning everyone.
Busy week for a retired guy. I'll be watching my nephew play baseball during tonight's game and will be driving home from a meeting for tomorrow's (being positive). I'll get to watch the championship game and Selection Sunday. Go Big Blue!
I tied with WC on the fishing this week....one LM. But Dad and I had a good trip. We are now using a good ole fashioned step ladder to get him in/out of the boat. It works perfectly for him.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Busy week for a retired guy. I'll be watching my nephew play baseball during tonight's game and will be driving home from a meeting for tomorrow's (being positive). I'll get to watch the championship game and Selection Sunday. Go Big Blue!
I tied with WC on the fishing this week....one LM. But Dad and I had a good trip. We are now using a good ole fashioned step ladder to get him in/out of the boat. It works perfectly for him.
I hope everyone has a great day.
Back In US. Well at least I think so. It is Miami.
Good morning all,
Got up early...heading inside .. I'm the only one from my team. Given'em a long weekend.
Go CATS...
BEAT A&M one of my almatomaters... Oh well, something like that...., 😉
Have a blessed day...
Got up early...heading inside .. I'm the only one from my team. Given'em a long weekend.
Go CATS...
BEAT A&M one of my almatomaters... Oh well, something like that...., 😉
Have a blessed day...
Safe travels.Good morning from ATX. Currently 72°F and cloudy. Depending on weather forecast, I may leave earlier this morning for airport than originally planned. Maybe, maybe not.
Aggies vs Cats tonight. I should be in the air, Houston-bound, during the game. Go Cats! Good things happen with UK basketball during tournaments when I travel internationally. Will expand more on such an interesting phenomenon after I check in at airport this afternoon. Stay tuned.
Happy Friday, y'all.
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Good morning folks. happy Friday. Warm and overcast here. I'm working from home so I took a long hike before showering and settling in.
The Madness starts for the Cats today. A maximum of nine games -- and two losses -- before we say goodbye to these kids. I've been watching and listening to the Kentucky teams since Rupp's Runts in 1966, and this bunch has been well up there in terms of enjoyment and excitement. We'll see how it ends but I try not to be one of those "win or else you have let me down" fans. Still, it'd be great to see this bunch make a couple long, deep runs.
I hope you all are easing into a happy weekend. Back to work for me before that chance rolls around.
The Madness starts for the Cats today. A maximum of nine games -- and two losses -- before we say goodbye to these kids. I've been watching and listening to the Kentucky teams since Rupp's Runts in 1966, and this bunch has been well up there in terms of enjoyment and excitement. We'll see how it ends but I try not to be one of those "win or else you have let me down" fans. Still, it'd be great to see this bunch make a couple long, deep runs.
I hope you all are easing into a happy weekend. Back to work for me before that chance rolls around.
HAHA,
I just went to the commisary for my dinner (No eating, just shopping for My Darling.) Ran into an Ole boy wearing a UK emblem on his UK blue shirt. Said "Go Cats" as he walked by pushing his cart. Told him UK should take care of A&M. He stated "I hope".
Saw him again a little later, he asked where in Kentucky did I live, I told him around the Fort Knox, Radcliff, and E'Town area for 20 years.
He told me he lived in Valley Station (Born and raised).. I almost said Eh... someone's got to live there (From my memories.). (I didn't, but I thought it...) @awf
Seemed like an okay fellow in our brief chance meeting...
Go CATS!!!
I just went to the commisary for my dinner (No eating, just shopping for My Darling.) Ran into an Ole boy wearing a UK emblem on his UK blue shirt. Said "Go Cats" as he walked by pushing his cart. Told him UK should take care of A&M. He stated "I hope".
Saw him again a little later, he asked where in Kentucky did I live, I told him around the Fort Knox, Radcliff, and E'Town area for 20 years.
He told me he lived in Valley Station (Born and raised).. I almost said Eh... someone's got to live there (From my memories.).
(I didn't, but I thought it...) @awfSeemed like an okay fellow in our brief chance meeting...
Go CATS!!!
A buddy of mine called a while ago and said he had tickets to the ACC semifinals tonight and invited me along. I think if Duke had still be alive to root against I might have said yes, but my wife and I had dinner plans so I turned him down.
Now watch -- I'll miss seeing UNC-CHeats get upset.
Now watch -- I'll miss seeing UNC-CHeats get upset.
Mississippi State made an ass out of Tennessee!
Wow!
Wow!
I think Kentucky put the kind of beating on the Vawls at home on Senior Day that leaves a mark...I wouldn't be surprised to see them really underachieve in the NCAA Tournament.
Auburn put a beatdown on South Carolina again! WOW
Don't want no fun....Kill'em CATS.........
Cal is a loser. You have to accept it.
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P_SS on Cal using Railroad and Navy P_SS..... Just criminal what Cow and Barn Door have done to this once great university!
I turned it off late in the first half knowing we were in trouble. This is Calipari's MO in recent years, early exits in conference and ncaa tournaments.
Good morning from Houston, TX. Currently 64°F with light rain,
Severe thunderstorms in Houston area forced delay of our flight from ATX. Ripple effect throughout UA system. Missed flight to Germany on account of bad weather. Getting out today from Houston and on further to Newark then Germany. They comped me a room.
Last night's game: Ugh!
Gonna shower here in a bit and hopefully locate my lost luggage.
Stay tuned. Wishing y'all a great day.
Severe thunderstorms in Houston area forced delay of our flight from ATX. Ripple effect throughout UA system. Missed flight to Germany on account of bad weather. Getting out today from Houston and on further to Newark then Germany. They comped me a room.
Last night's game: Ugh!
Gonna shower here in a bit and hopefully locate my lost luggage.
Stay tuned. Wishing y'all a great day.
SEC teams with a double bye, 1-3. So much for that advantage.
Good morning folks. Back from my long Saturday hike.
Sloppy, uninspired effort by the Cats last night against a desperate team with a NCAA bid on the line. How much does it matter? We'll find out next week. But a major disappointment, and certainly true for the faithful Cat fans who sacrificed to attend the tournament hoping to make an exciting weekend out of it.
Beautiful, sunny day in the east. Got some chorse to do and then back out to enjoy the weather. Have a good day folks.
Sloppy, uninspired effort by the Cats last night against a desperate team with a NCAA bid on the line. How much does it matter? We'll find out next week. But a major disappointment, and certainly true for the faithful Cat fans who sacrificed to attend the tournament hoping to make an exciting weekend out of it.
Beautiful, sunny day in the east. Got some chorse to do and then back out to enjoy the weather. Have a good day folks.
Best part of last night was not realizing we were playing till midway thru 2H as we were just getting home from our lonnnnng trip.
Good late morning all,
Been up early but had company already a couple times.
Just cannot fathom this continuing. Ban me, hate me, whatever but Cal has got to go. Too many of these situations annually (All season long) now... Not going to ramp up again for this type ending. Invested too deeply in UK to allow this type of result. This was not on the players. I am no coach but darn I do and have led people a lot of years...
Enjoy your day today. Just not investing emotion into this kind of floor product any longer. Cal has got to go. If UK wins the championship this year, Cal has got to go. The consistency alone states he is not invested in doing his job.... Rant stopped...
Been up early but had company already a couple times.
Just cannot fathom this continuing. Ban me, hate me, whatever but Cal has got to go. Too many of these situations annually (All season long) now... Not going to ramp up again for this type ending. Invested too deeply in UK to allow this type of result. This was not on the players. I am no coach but darn I do and have led people a lot of years...
Enjoy your day today. Just not investing emotion into this kind of floor product any longer. Cal has got to go. If UK wins the championship this year, Cal has got to go. The consistency alone states he is not invested in doing his job.... Rant stopped...
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