The Anything Thread

[skklog]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/380808/80988487.jpg

[blackfoot]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/380808/80988487.jpg

That looks like something Kevin would do. :lol:

[Duckster]

Then how do you keep in contact with your Operator? :huh:

You mean Sarah?

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[skklog]

That looks like something Kevin would do. :lol:

I though the same thing :lol:

[Swampfox]

Then how do you keep in contact with your Operator? :huh:

Look at my avy, I am part of the Matrix now!

[soapbox]

But not Jesse? I'm sorry but that isn't cool guys.

Well, I'm a wiki team member, so I expect that's got something to do with it. But I'll re-up my membership regardless. It's worth the money to get to hang out with y'all.


Then how do you keep in contact with your Operator? :huh:

DUDE, that was post 35,000. FLAIR. FLAIR NOW.

[Swampfox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmXxrMC5Pv4


DUDE, that was post 35,000. FLAIR. FLAIR NOW.

Here's flair. Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Ric%20Flair/RicFlair010.jpg

[blackfoot]

Sorry!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_efOsCNOhWfg/SlfbiTlIfLI/AAAAAAAAA7c/KbbgACRwqao/s400/portalcab_foto_catherine-zeta-jones.jpg

[soapbox]

Oh, and Blake -- check this post please (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2117110#post2117110). Some more good wiki pictures for the GEM/ASR razors that we could use.

[blackfoot]

Oh, and Blake -- check this post please (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2117110#post2117110). Some more good wiki pictures for the GEM/ASR razors that we could use.

Thank you! :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

http://c0389161.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/dyn/str_strip/321605.full.gif

[RichGem]

I stilluse a landline and currently do not own a cell phone.....:001_huh::blushing::lol:

What is it? Still 1950 in Piedmont?!


Then how do you keep in contact with your Operator? :huh:

Apparently with a hand crank and "Number please."

[blackfoot]

What is it? Still 1950 in Piedmont?!



Apparently with a hand crank and "Number please."

A Party Line would have made the Matrix entirely different. :blink:

[Swampfox]

What is it? Still 1950 in Piedmont?!



Apparently with a hand crank and "Number please."

I just hate them. My wife is wearing me down though. I expect to have one in the nezt month or so. :glare:


A Party Line would have made the Matrix entirely different. :blink:

Or at least more comical.

[RichGem]

Well, I'm a wiki team member, so I expect that's got something to do with it. But I'll re-up my membership regardless. It's worth the money to get to hang out with y'all.



DUDE, that was post 35,000. FLAIR. FLAIR NOW.


Awe, shucks. :blush: Well, except for that penguin in the sable hat, he's just :out:



NmXxrMC5Pv4



Here's flair. Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !


literal LOL

[Duckster]

DUDE, that was post 35,000. FLAIR. FLAIR NOW.


Here's flair. Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Ric%20Flair/RicFlair010.jpg

Epic FAIL :a46:


Sorry!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_efOsCNOhWfg/SlfbiTlIfLI/AAAAAAAAA7c/KbbgACRwqao/s400/portalcab_foto_catherine-zeta-jones.jpg

Nice save Blake :thumbup:


Matrix Flair (Ray is not allowed to look)

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[Swampfox]

Epic FAIL :a46:



Nice save Blake :thumbup:


Matrix Flair (Ray is not allowed to look)

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harump. Jesse's the one who asked for Flair.

[Duckster]

literal LOL

+1

Your Flair post is forgiven :thumbup:

[RichGem]

+1

Your Flair post is forgiven :thumbup:


OMG! A duck and a penguin agreeing? What's next? Lions and antelopes co-habitating? :eek:

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-kitten-wants-icecream.jpg

[RichGem]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-kitten-wants-icecream.jpg


Meth kitty?

[Duckster]

OMG! A duck and a penguin agreeing? :eek:

I'm thrilled that Peking Duck is really Peking Kitteh!


What's next? Lions and antelopes co-habitating? :eek:

Sadly, no

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[RichGem]

I'm thrilled that Peking Duck is really Peking Kitteh!


Actually, it's Peking Tofu.




Sadly, no

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OMG. :lol:

[Swampfox]

Meth kitty?

:lol::lol::lol:

[gollum83]

You better or the Agents will get you.

Um, okay, moving on... :001_unsur


You get 3 lines as a Copper Contributor there, Sparky :001_rolle

It's the principal of the matter. Now I can understand larger mailboxes and such, but sigs? Come on.


Well, there's a certain Canadian I know.....

(true story, but he worked it out that he's got cell g3 (or whatever) access instead)

Chip? :w00t:

Chip? :crying:


http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/380808/80988487.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:


That looks like something Kevin would do. :lol:

Um, maybe I'm missing something here, but who's Kevin? :confused1


Well, I'm a wiki team member, so I expect that's got something to do with it. But I'll re-up my membership regardless. It's worth the money to get to hang out with y'all.

I'm still not liking it, but I'll save it for this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=148030).


Meth kitty?

Meth? Again? :nonod:

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-kitten-found-a-monster.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

Um, okay, moving on... :001_unsur



It's the principal of the matter. Now I can understand larger mailboxes and such, but sigs? Come on.



Chip? :w00t:

Chip? :crying:



:lol::lol::lol:



Um, maybe I'm missing something here, but who's Kevin? :confused1



I'm still not liking it, but I'll save it for this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=148030).



Meth? Again? :nonod:

I hear you on the sigs. I don't think it is a good idea, and to me seems to maybe have the air of punishment? But, I'm pretty new so my opinion probably won't count for anything, and it's not really a deal breaker for me. I'm more confused about threads where people are having civil conversations and all of the sudden someone says something nasty out of the blue because there is a difference of opinion. I've seen it on several threads now. And not even about big stuff like politics. It's little stuff.

OK, I've debated about asking, but who's Chip? I've seen him referenced a few times.

And further, lay of the meth. It's not good for you.

Now back to reading about Teavana rants over on TeaChat. Another thing that's funny to me. :laugh:

[RichGem]

I hear you on the sigs. I don't think it is a good idea, and to me seems to maybe have the air of punishment? But, I'm pretty new so my opinion probably won't count for anything, and it's not really a deal breaker for me. I'm more confused about threads where people are having civil conversations and all of the sudden someone says something nasty out of the blue because there is a difference of opinion. I've seen it on several threads now. And not even about big stuff like politics. It's little stuff.

OK, I've debated about asking, but who's Chip? I've seen him referenced a few times.

And further, lay of the meth. It's not good for you.

Now back to reading about Teavana rants over on TeaChat. Another thing that's funny to me. :laugh:

Chip aka "limecat" aka "rabidpotatochip" aka "rpc" is a b&b legend and great guy who has moved on to other things. If you search on his user name "rabidpotatochip" you'll see why he has reached mythic status around here and is missed by all who knew/know him.

His wife "Mrs. Chip" still checks in on rare occasion.

[Duckster]

It's the principal of the matter. Now I can understand larger mailboxes and such, but sigs? Come on.


I'm still not liking it, but I'll save it for this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=148030).

I was just yankin your chain before. I don't like this pay-for-extra-privileges trend either... and I never liked the Contributors Only forum idea even when I was a Contributor.

[Swampfox]

I hear you on the sigs. I don't think it is a good idea, and to me seems to maybe have the air of punishment? But, I'm pretty new so my opinion probably won't count for anything, and it's not really a deal breaker for me. I'm more confused about threads where people are having civil conversations and all of the sudden someone says something nasty out of the blue because there is a difference of opinion. I've seen it on several threads now. And not even about big stuff like politics. It's little stuff.



You will not find that kind of behavior here in the CH. We maybe nuts, but we know how to keep it civil. We're just uncouth.

[RichGem]

You will not find that kind of behavior here in the CH. We maybe nuts, but we know how to keep it civil. We're just uncouth.


Whatya mean (wipes nose on sleeve), I've stopped *urp* belching and *itch* scratching myself in public.

[a_bit_crafty]

Chip aka "limecat" aka "rabidpotatochip" aka "rpc" is a b&b legend and great guy who has moved on to other things. If you search on his user name "rabidpotatochip" you'll see why he has reached mythic status around here and is missed by all who knew/know him.

His wife "Mrs. Chip" still checks in on rare occasion.

I have a sneaky suspicion I've seen them on another unrelated forum...

[RichGem]

I have a sneaky suspicion I've seen them on another unrelated forum...

Possibly, but there are others who use the limecat avatar. However, IIRC, he uses "rabidpotatochip" as all his logins.

[a_bit_crafty]

You will not find that kind of behavior here in the CH. We maybe nuts, but we know how to keep it civil. We're just uncouth.

I was complaining to Mr. Crafty about the nonsense (not the good kind) I saw elsewhere on the board today and we both came to the conclusion that the CH is not like that. They (can I say we?) are awesome. :thumbup:

[gollum83]

I was just yankin your chain before. I don't like this pay-for-extra-privileges trend either... and I never liked the Contributors Only forum idea even when I was a Contributor.

I figured as much, but I hear you on the Contributors Only forum, not that I head over there that much to begin with. It's usually dead over there as is, but I could care less for the member's only clubhouse feel.


You will not find that kind of behavior here in the CH. We maybe nuts, but we know how to keep it civil. We're just uncouth.

So we're civil nuts, eh? :crazy:


Whatya mean (wipes nose on sleeve), I've stopped *urp* belching and *itch* scratching myself in public.

Um, thanks? :lol:

[RichGem]

I figured as much, but I hear you on the Contributors Only forum, not that I head over there that much to begin with. It's usually dead over there as is, but I could care less for the member's only clubhouse feel.



So we're civil nuts, eh? :crazy:



Um, thanks? :lol:

I thought Jim/Sol was the only one who's nuts. It even says so in his avi.

[soapbox]

You will not find that kind of behavior here in the CH. We maybe nuts, but we know how to keep it civil. We're just uncouth.


I was complaining to Mr. Crafty about the nonsense (not the good kind) I saw elsewhere on the board today and we both came to the conclusion that the CH is not like that. They (can I say we?) are awesome. :thumbup:

First -- yes, you can say "we." You've got a lot of experience ahead of you, but you're clearly finding a home in the Clown House. Second -- the CH is often silly, and, as such, not viewed as either a threatening intellectual environment or even a place for "such serious matters" as politics, gun ownership, or religion. (Nevermind that we have had a very erudite discussion about Biblical translation recently, but that's not the point). Third, the "esprit de corps" of the CH, possibly because of the previous point, creates an atmosphere where most comments are taken in the best light, rather than interpreted in a way that might be offensive. We're just not like that. And a possible Fourth: we're pretty good at self-policing (with several exceptions in the Picture threads, but even those were only borderline). It may be a pain in the butt for the Mods to ride herd over the CH, but in general, the CH threads are less potential trouble than several other subforums.

B&B -- because of excellent mod oversight -- has far fewer problems than nearly all other boards with out-of-control flamewars. Before things go nuts, the thread gets locked, the posters warned, and occasionally, banhammer raised. But the CH is a pretty good nook.

[soapbuddy]

I'm sorry it had to come to this. Too bad there wasn't another way to contribute.

[RichGem]

First -- yes, you can say "we." You've got a lot of experience ahead of you, but you're clearly finding a home in the Clown House. Second -- the CH is often silly, and, as such, not viewed as either a threatening intellectual environment or even a place for "such serious matters" as politics, gun ownership, or religion. (Nevermind that we have had a very erudite discussion about Biblical translation recently, but that's not the point). Third, the "esprit de corps" of the CH, possibly because of the previous point, creates an atmosphere where most comments are taken in the best light, rather than interpreted in a way that might be offensive. We're just not like that. And a possible Fourth: we're pretty good at self-policing (with several exceptions in the Picture threads, but even those were only borderline). It may be a pain in the butt for the Mods to ride herd over the CH, but in general, the CH threads are less potential trouble than several other subforums.

B&B -- because of excellent mod oversight -- has far fewer problems than nearly all other boards with out-of-control flamewars. Before things go nuts, the thread gets locked, the posters warned, and occasionally, banhammer raised. But the CH is a pretty good nook.


Well, that... but Jesse did make me have to look up two words just recently. :w00t:

[Intrigued]

Well, that... but Jesse did make me have to look up two words just recently. :w00t:

But that was for your own good! :001_smile

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

But that was for your own good! :001_smile

:lol::lol::lol:


:blush:

[Intrigued]

I was complaining to Mr. Crafty about the nonsense (not the good kind) I saw elsewhere on the board today and we both came to the conclusion that the CH is not like that. They (can I say we?) are awesome. :thumbup:

Yes! :w00t:

[a_bit_crafty]

First -- yes, you can say "we." You've got a lot of experience ahead of you, but you're clearly finding a home in the Clown House. Second -- the CH is often silly, and, as such, not viewed as either a threatening intellectual environment or even a place for "such serious matters" as politics, gun ownership, or religion. (Nevermind that we have had a very erudite discussion about Biblical translation recently, but that's not the point). Third, the "esprit de corps" of the CH, possibly because of the previous point, creates an atmosphere where most comments are taken in the best light, rather than interpreted in a way that might be offensive. We're just not like that. And a possible Fourth: we're pretty good at self-policing (with several exceptions in the Picture threads, but even those were only borderline). It may be a pain in the butt for the Mods to ride herd over the CH, but in general, the CH threads are less potential trouble than several other subforums.

B&B -- because of excellent mod oversight -- has far fewer problems than nearly all other boards with out-of-control flamewars. Before things go nuts, the thread gets locked, the posters warned, and occasionally, banhammer raised. But the CH is a pretty good nook.


Yes! :w00t:

Aww...I feel all warm inside. Very eloquently put, Jesse. Makes a lot of sense. The stuff I'm seeing fights over are ridiculous. Like one guy didn't like a tea shop that someone else liked. :blink: O...K... That's fight worthy...

[Swampfox]

Whatya mean (wipes nose on sleeve), I've stopped *urp* belching and *itch* scratching myself in public.

not according to Lou.....


I was complaining to Mr. Crafty about the nonsense (not the good kind) I saw elsewhere on the board today and we both came to the conclusion that the CH is not like that. They (can I say we?) are awesome. :thumbup:

We accept you as a member of our tribe. Feel free to roam at Will. I really don't know what he did to deserve that, but it is your option.


So we're civil nuts, eh? :crazy:

Something like that.


First -- yes, you can say "we." You've got a lot of experience ahead of you, but you're clearly finding a home in the Clown House. Second -- the CH is often silly, and, as such, not viewed as either a threatening intellectual environment or even a place for "such serious matters" as politics, gun ownership, or religion. (Nevermind that we have had a very erudite discussion about Biblical translation recently, but that's not the point). Third, the "esprit de corps" of the CH, possibly because of the previous point, creates an atmosphere where most comments are taken in the best light, rather than interpreted in a way that might be offensive. We're just not like that. And a possible Fourth: we're pretty good at self-policing (with several exceptions in the Picture threads, but even those were only borderline). It may be a pain in the butt for the Mods to ride herd over the CH, but in general, the CH threads are less potential trouble than several other subforums.

B&B -- because of excellent mod oversight -- has far fewer problems than nearly all other boards with out-of-control flamewars. Before things go nuts, the thread gets locked, the posters warned, and occasionally, banhammer raised. But the CH is a pretty good nook.

See, even the smart guy agrees. :tongue_sm

[SRock]

It's the principal of the matter. Now I can understand larger mailboxes and such, but sigs? Come on.

I'm still not liking it, but I'll save it for this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=148030).

Wow, you really are bellyaching about this all over the place aren't you. This has nothing to do with excluding anyone or making you pay to play. Surely you've seen some of the totally over the top sig lines? I also assume that you don't know totally how vB works. In order to regulate the sigs it has to be tied to some kind of rule.

Nobody did it to pick on you or force you to pay for anything.

[a_bit_crafty]

We accept you as a member of our tribe. Feel free to roam at Will. I really don't know what he did to deserve that, but it is your option.



He was there and my sisters are too far away and wouldn't understand. Besides, if he can complain about work, I can complain about whatever crosses my housewifely path.

By the way, your demotivational fortune cookie for today is: You will have to explain to your coworkers the same thing you explained yesterday. And the day before. And three times last week.

[blackfoot]

Epic FAIL :a46:



Nice save Blake :thumbup:


Matrix Flair (Ray is not allowed to look)

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I like Matrix flair. :thumbup1:


OMG! A duck and a penguin agreeing? What's next? Lions and antelopes co-habitating? :eek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ZOKDmorj0


Um, maybe I'm missing something here, but who's Kevin? :confused1

He is our computer programmer uncle.


By the way, your demotivational fortune cookie for today is: You will have to explain to your coworkers the same thing you explained yesterday. And the day before. And three times last week.

:thumbup:

[blackfoot]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkB81u5IM3I&feature=player_embedded

[sol92258]

Sorry!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_efOsCNOhWfg/SlfbiTlIfLI/AAAAAAAAA7c/KbbgACRwqao/s400/portalcab_foto_catherine-zeta-jones.jpg

awesomeness


I thought Jim/Sol was the only one who's nuts. It even says so in his avi.
true dat...except I'm running a special avatar for the time being

and now I'm seeing my sig line screwed up, figured it was something i did, and after spending some time trying to fix it, i now learn it isn't my fault...:bored:

oh well

[Gruder]

Jim, what's the update on the girl?

[sol92258]

Jim, what's the update on the girl?
i've been working on that...

she is still being sedated, but there's lots of positive improvement, responding to sounds and sights and touch, not just "posturing" but actual reactions.
she's been taking breaths on her own, the machine is set at 24 breaths per minute, but she's taking 26-29!
there's still swelling in her brain, it's less than it was, but still needs to go away.
she's been moved to a new bed, they had to take her braces off and that went well, blood pressure, etc is well. all just glorious praises.

For those who are praying or wanting to pray, the specific current request is for the swelling in Emily's brain to go down.

[Intrigued]

i've been working on that...

she is still being sedated, but there's lots of positive improvement, responding to sounds and sights and touch, not just "posturing" but actual reactions.
she's been taking breaths on her own, the machine is set at 24 breaths per minute, but she's taking 26-29!
there's still swelling in her brain, it's less than it was, but still needs to go away.
she's been moved to a new bed, they had to take her braces off and that went well, blood pressure, etc is well. all just glorious praises.

For those who are praying or wanting to pray, the specific current request is for the swelling in Emily's brain to go down.

Great news! :thumbup: Thoughts and prayers continue for Emily. :001_smile

[Gruder]

Thanks Jim. Continued prayers. Looks like good news, indeed, right now. Your description reminded me of a high school friend who experienced similar symptoms after being thrown from a van when the knucklehead he was riding with hit a pole at about 60. Not to give false hope, of course, but he took far longer to improve than Emily has thus far, and is still with us today.

[sol92258]

I've added the link to my sig line - sorry, you'll have to copy and paste - if you're interested in keeping up, or sending some encouraging words.

I will still continue to update when I can.

I just want you all to know that I sincerely appreciate the thoughts and kindness and prayers pouring out for this complete stranger to you.

It's one of the things I love most about B&B, even though I don't have the time I used to to kick around - and when I do, I don't get much time to go to other areas 'cuz I gotta get caught up here! :lol:

Thank you

[sol92258]

Thanks Jim. Continued prayers. Looks like good news, indeed, right now. Your description reminded me of a high school friend who experienced similar symptoms after being thrown from a van when the knucklehead he was riding with hit a pole at about 60. Not to give false hope, of course, but he took far longer to improve than Emily has thus far, and is still with us today.

glad you're friend has made it, such a terrible phase we go through as teenagers, huh? delusions of invincibility.

Emily's young age may be a benefit in her recovery, but it's so discouraging to look in that room and see her laying there like that.

But, I wouldn't label it false hope - and indeed the doctors are very careful to try and prevent the parents from getting premature or unrealistic expectations - but I know in Whom they're placing their hope, and there's no false hope in Him! And indeed both Emily and my daughter have recently made a public profession of faith in Christ (and I get to baptize my daughter - I cannot contain my joy!). So, even if things don't go as we want them to, we know that they are going just as they should.
The dad made it to church Sunday morning to share with the body, and to hear the joy and peace in his voice amid this major trial is very encouraging and motivating.

[a_bit_crafty]

glad you're friend has made it, such a terrible phase we go through as teenagers, huh? delusions of invincibility.

Emily's young age may be a benefit in her recovery, but it's so discouraging to look in that room and see her laying there like that.

But, I wouldn't label it false hope - and indeed the doctors are very careful to try and prevent the parents from getting premature or unrealistic expectations - but I know in Whom they're placing their hope, and there's no false hope in Him! And indeed both Emily and my daughter have recently made a public profession of faith in Christ (and I get to baptize my daughter - I cannot contain my joy!). So, even if things don't go as we want them to, we know that they are going just as they should.
The dad made it to church Sunday morning to share with the body, and to hear the joy and peace in his voice amid this major trial is very encouraging and motivating.

This is wonderful news. And I'm glad to hear she is starting to respond to stimuli. She continues to be in my prayers.

[Swampfox]

By the way, your demotivational fortune cookie for today is: You will have to explain to your coworkers the same thing you explained yesterday. And the day before. And three times last week.

Sounds like a normal day for me.


i've been working on that...

she is still being sedated, but there's lots of positive improvement, responding to sounds and sights and touch, not just "posturing" but actual reactions.
she's been taking breaths on her own, the machine is set at 24 breaths per minute, but she's taking 26-29!
there's still swelling in her brain, it's less than it was, but still needs to go away.
she's been moved to a new bed, they had to take her braces off and that went well, blood pressure, etc is well. all just glorious praises.

For those who are praying or wanting to pray, the specific current request is for the swelling in Emily's brain to go down.

Thanks for the update, and I am glad to hear new of improvement.

[gollum83]

Wow, you really are bellyaching about this all over the place aren't you. This has nothing to do with excluding anyone or making you pay to play. Surely you've seen some of the totally over the top sig lines? I also assume that you don't know totally how vB works. In order to regulate the sigs it has to be tied to some kind of rule.

Nobody did it to pick on you or force you to pay for anything.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I've been pretty civil about this. If you want to call me out like this, PM me. Honestly, I have come to expect a bit more class from you Rob.


He is our computer programmer uncle.

Oh, okay that makes sense. :lol:

[RichGem]

Oh, okay that makes sense. :lol:

The worrisome part is that Blake has just admitted to being related to skklog AND another of their relatives has come to light as well. :tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

The worrisome part is that Blake has just admitted to being related to skklog AND another of their relatives has come to light as well. :tongue_sm

Well, he is uncle by marriage.

[Swampfox]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I've been pretty civil about this. If you want to call me out like this, PM me. Honestly, I have come to expect a bit more class from you Rob.



Oh, okay that makes sense. :lol:

:a11::a13::a45:

[gollum83]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I've been pretty civil about this. If you want to call me out like this, PM me. Honestly, I have come to expect a bit more class from you Rob.

And for the record, Rob, I consider this whole matter closed. It's quite clear to me, upon following some of the ongoing discussions about this, that this is the new status quo and it isn't going to change. That's fine, it's your site and you can do anything you (i.e. Joel, Nick and the moderators who represent their interests) want with it. So I will sit down, be quite, and play nice even if I am less than pleased with the direction I think B&B is going in. So unless you have anything else to, let me close by saying I am sorry if I caused any problem by voicing my concerns.


Well, he is uncle by marriage.

Yeah, that makes anything so much better. :001_rolle

[RichGem]

Well, he is uncle by marriage.

Oh, so either he chose to be related or he had no idea what he was getting into. Is that about right?

[Gruder]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I've been pretty civil about this. If you want to call me out like this, PM me. Honestly, I have come to expect a bit more class from you Rob.

:rolleyes:

Jim -- baptizing your daughter -- awesome! How's she doing with all of this?

Quick trip down to VA today for meetings tomorrow. All is well at the apartment -- a good thing! (Plus, all else removed, it's pretty cool to have a shave den in two states. :smile:)

[SRock]

thanks jim. Continued prayers. Looks like good news, indeed, right now.

+1

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cat-is-angry-about-haircut.jpg

[blackfoot]

Oh, so either he chose to be related or he had no idea what he was getting into. Is that about right?

:thumbsup:


Quick trip down to VA today for meetings tomorrow. All is well at the apartment -- a good thing! (Plus, all else removed, it's pretty cool to have a shave den in two states. :smile:)

A trans state shave den! Brilliant! :w00t:

[gollum83]

:rolleyes:

Chad, I am considering this between me and Rob unless you are absolutely sure you want in on the action.

[blackfoot]

http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/3/31/633740552130206060-Distraction.jpg

[Swampfox]

Chad, I am considering this between me and Rob unless you are absolutely sure you want in on the action.

Calm down, Matt. We can't have you going all ******(insert name of banned members) on us! Now, this might help....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cat-is-not-dieting.jpg

[Gruder]

Chad, I am considering this between me and Rob unless you are absolutely sure you want in on the action.


Calm down, Matt. We can't have you going all ******(insert name of banned members) on us! Now, this might help....

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cat-is-not-dieting.jpg

Good advice. Matt, I'm a moderator here, and you've attacked a B&B member in an open forum. While I'd prefer not to be put in this situation by someone with whom I interact here regularly, of course I'm in on the action. I was actually thinking the other day that your posts had gotten friendlier -- I'd noticed less "snark" and fewer of the patented gollum83 rolleyes smilies in your posts. :biggrin: Hope that all is well with you, that you've just had an off day or two (we all do), and that you've been able to see the bigger picture.

Now, in the spirit of moving on:
http://glassowater.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/rabbit_pancake.jpg

[gollum83]

It's okay to come out of hiding now! I'm done! :blush:

[blackfoot]

It's okay to come out of hiding now! I'm done! :blush:

http://www.sillycats.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/all-safe-to-come-out-now-silly-cats-funnycat.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

http://www.sillycats.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/all-safe-to-come-out-now-silly-cats-funnycat.jpg

+1:blushing:

[Intrigued]

It's okay to come out of hiding now! I'm done! :blush:

I'm so glad your back! Us people from Michigan have to stick together even if you did try to make me move to Florida just cause I'm soooooo old. :crying:


:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

It's okay to come out of hiding now! I'm done! :blush:

Good! Glad to see you didn't go all Ruby Ridge on us.

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/funny-pictures-cow-is-not-happy.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

Hey, Blake, you had asked several days ago about how the scuttle worked out? Well, it is very lovely. But there are a few things that weren't exactly in the instruction manual. Keep in mind I use cream, not soap.

First, don't use any pressure on the brush. Tips only, otherwise the lather escapes. I wonder if that is proper procedure anyway?

Second, don't put super hot water in the resevoir. It makes the lather break down much faster and not a very good lather to begin with. Use tap hot or a little hotter. I got that tip from somewhere around here. I'll see if I can find the thread to link you. But, I did try it that way today and it was a vast improvement.

And there you have it.

[gollum83]

I'm so glad your back! Us people from Michigan have to stick together even if you did try to make me move to Florida just cause I'm soooooo old. :crying:


:lol::lol::lol:

Hey! Who said you could stay here? Go down to Florida already! :lol1:


Good! Glad to see you didn't go all Ruby Ridge on us.

Ruby Ridge? :blink:

[sol92258]

alright boys...

http://snukes.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/give-peas-a-chance.jpg


things happen, executive decisions made, sometimes we like, sometimes we don't (where's mine and Rich's and whoever else's old CTs????), but those in charge have to have the vision and make some calls that may or may not be popular, but fit their agenda.
I'm not a fan of the new sig policy, and if I wasn't trying to share important (to me) info I would remove it altogether - but that's just me being nuts

[blackfoot]

Hey, Blake, you had asked several days ago about how the scuttle worked out? Well, it is very lovely. But there are a few things that weren't exactly in the instruction manual. Keep in mind I use cream, not soap.

First, don't use any pressure on the brush. Tips only, otherwise the lather escapes. I wonder if that is proper procedure anyway?

Second, don't put super hot water in the resevoir. It makes the lather break down much faster and not a very good lather to begin with. Use tap hot or a little hotter. I got that tip from somewhere around here. I'll see if I can find the thread to link you. But, I did try it that way today and it was a vast improvement.

And there you have it.

Excellent! Thanks.


Ruby Ridge? :blink:

http://raoworld.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/facepalm.jpg

I thought the Ruby Ridge reference was hilarious! :lol:

[gollum83]

http://raoworld.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/facepalm.jpg

I thought the Ruby Ridge reference was hilarious! :lol:

Dude, I was like eight when that happened!

[blackfoot]

Dude, I was like eight when that happened!

Oh yeah, I was only....crap! :angry:

Way to make an old man feel good.

Funny story, earlier this week, I was telling some rookies about something that happened early on in my employment at the hospital. One of them goes, I was in the sixth grade when that happened. I was mid gesture and froze. An officer that has been there for 20+ years about died laughing at me. :lol:

[gollum83]

Way to make an old man feel good.

You know what would make you feel better? Moving to Florida with Intrigued. I heard there's some lovely retirement resorts down there. :ciappa:

[blackfoot]

You know what would make you feel better? Moving to Florida with Intrigued. I heard there's some lovely retirement resorts down there. :ciappa:

:001_tt2:

[a_bit_crafty]

You know what would make you feel better? Moving to Florida with Intrigued. I heard there's some lovely retirement resorts down there. :ciappa:

Some of Florida is not so bad. Just saying...

[sol92258]

i had to google ruby ridge too....apparently i was 15-16 when it happened, and never heard of it.....oh well


another update: just got off the phone with my mom, just heard from the hospital that Emily's MRI and MRA came back showing signs of only bruising, no apparent damage, and for the first time the doctors are alluding to chance of full recovery - my pastor's wife is a registered nurse and said that it's a genuine miracle based on what she'd seen.

praises and HUGE thanks to all of you thinking of this young lady

[gollum83]

Some of Florida is not so bad. Just saying...

Let's see alligators, hurricanes,crocodiles, even more hurricanes, vast tracts of swamps, yet more hurricanes, old people... Yay, Florida... Yay, Florida? :blink:

[a_bit_crafty]

i had to google ruby ridge too....apparently i was 15-16 when it happened, and never heard of it.....oh well


another update: just got off the phone with my mom, just heard from the hospital that Emily's MRI and MRA came back showing signs of only bruising, no apparent damage, and for the first time the doctors are alluding to chance of full recovery - my pastor's wife is a registered nurse and said that it's a genuine miracle based on what she'd seen.

praises and HUGE thanks to all of you thinking of this young lady

This puts me younger than sol, older than Matt.

I am so psyched that she is doing so well! Praises and prayers.


Let's see alligators, hurricanes,crocodiles, even more hurricanes, vast tracts of swamps, yet more hurricanes, old people... Yay, Florida... Yay, Florida? :blink:

Well...we have...um...Disney? No, that's not good enough...I once saw one of the Space Shuttles really close?...We have lizards?...

Oh, forget it. It's hot and full of mosquitoes. Mr. Crafty and I (mostly him but today me) have spent the last several days in the yard prepping for reseeding.

So the answer to the garden/lawn question: mostly lawn, but the previous owners had put a tiny garden area in one corner. I'm thinking peppers and tomatoes, maybe.

[Intrigued]

Hey! Who said you could stay here? Go down to Florida already! :lol1:


Okay just for that you can go sleep on Blake's couch for a few days until you learn to respect your elders! :angry:

After all I was here first! :001_tt2:

Probably before you were born. :blushing:

:lol::lol::lol:

[Intrigued]

i had to google ruby ridge too....apparently i was 15-16 when it happened, and never heard of it.....oh well


another update: just got off the phone with my mom, just heard from the hospital that Emily's MRI and MRA came back showing signs of only bruising, no apparent damage, and for the first time the doctors are alluding to chance of full recovery - my pastor's wife is a registered nurse and said that it's a genuine miracle based on what she'd seen.

praises and HUGE thanks to all of you thinking of this young lady

Wonderful news! :thumbup: :a50: :a14:

Yes, I'm old enough to remember Ruby Ridge too! :blushing:

[gollum83]

Okay just for that you can go sleep on Blake's couch for a few days until you learn to respect your elders! :angry:

After all I was here first! :001_tt2:

Probably before you were born. :blushing:

:lol::lol::lol:

Okay, but only if Blake agrees to wear pants. :scared:

[Intrigued]

Oh yeah, I was only....crap! :angry:

Way to make an old man feel good.

Funny story, earlier this week, I was telling some rookies about something that happened early on in my employment at the hospital. One of them goes, I was in the sixth grade when that happened. I was mid gesture and froze. An officer that has been there for 20+ years about died laughing at me. :lol:

Let me see if I can make you feel better here. My husband is 11 years older then me (we've been married over 31 years), so when I hit 30 he'd already done 40, and when I hit 40 he'd already hit 50, ect..... I tell him he's easing my way into old age because no matter how old I get he'll always be sooooo much older then me. So just think of me. No matter how old you get I'll always be soooooo much older then you. :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[soapbox]

Let's see alligators, hurricanes,crocodiles, even more hurricanes, vast tracts of swamps, yet more hurricanes, old people... Yay, Florida... Yay, Florida? :blink:

Don't forget BP crude on the way... :glare:


Let me see if I can make you feel better here. My husband is 11 years older then me (we've been married over 31 years), so when I hit 30 he'd already done 40, and when I hit 40 he'd already hit 50, ect..... I tell him he's easing my way into old age because no matter how old I get he'll always be sooooo much older then me. So just think of me. No matter how old you get I'll always be soooooo much older then you. :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

Yeah, I married a younger woman too, but not 11 years. Today's our third anniversary. It only feels longer... :laugh:

[Intrigued]

Don't forget BP crude on the way... :glare:



Yeah, I married a younger woman too, but not 11 years. Today's our third anniversary. It only feels longer... :laugh:

Congratulation! :thumbup:

[Intrigued]

So the answer to the garden/lawn question: mostly lawn, but the previous owners had put a tiny garden area in one corner. I'm thinking peppers and tomatoes, maybe.

:thumbup1:

I just put in some tomato plants and one miss shipped :blink: Sweet Chocolate pepper plant, but I couldn't let the poor thing die. :crying:

[RichGem]

Don't forget BP crude on the way... :glare:



Yeah, I married a younger woman too, but not 11 years. Today's our third anniversary. It feels like heaven... :laugh:

'Grats, Jesse. Oh, and ftfy in case the Mrs. ever joins up.

[blackfoot]

i had to google ruby ridge too....apparently i was 15-16 when it happened, and never heard of it.....oh well

I was 14. Of course, my dad was a police officer so I was more aware of a lot of that stuff from listening to him.


Let's see alligators, hurricanes,crocodiles, even more hurricanes, vast tracts of swamps, yet more hurricanes, old people... Yay, Florida... Yay, Florida? :blink:

Sounds great but is way too hot for me.


Okay, but only if Blake agrees to wear pants. :scared:

Good luck with that.

[Swampfox]

Ruby Ridge? :blink:

:001_rolle Kids these days. :lol:


I thought the Ruby Ridge reference was hilarious! :lol:

I wondered how many would get it.


Dude, I was like eight when that happened!

That's no excuse. :lol:


Oh yeah, I was only....crap! :angry:

Way to make an old man feel good.

Funny story, earlier this week, I was telling some rookies about something that happened early on in my employment at the hospital. One of them goes, I was in the sixth grade when that happened. I was mid gesture and froze. An officer that has been there for 20+ years about died laughing at me. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


another update: just got off the phone with my mom, just heard from the hospital that Emily's MRI and MRA came back showing signs of only bruising, no apparent damage, and for the first time the doctors are alluding to chance of full recovery - my pastor's wife is a registered nurse and said that it's a genuine miracle based on what she'd seen.

praises and HUGE thanks to all of you thinking of this young lady

That is really great news! :thumbup:


Let's see alligators, hurricanes,crocodiles, even more hurricanes, vast tracts of swamps, yet more hurricanes, old people... Yay, Florida... Yay, Florida? :blink:

Don't forget Cubans. :lol:


Yeah, I married a younger woman too, but not 11 years. Today's our third anniversary. It only feels longer... :laugh:

3 years and two kids! And Congrats!


I was 14. Of course, my dad was a police officer so I was more aware of a lot of that stuff from listening to him.

I was 15, and was a bit of a news junkie, for some weird reason.

[Gruder]

Jim, that's awesome news!

Jesse, happy anniversary.

Intrigued, what the heck is a sweet chocolate pepper plant? I'm imagining something out of Willy Wonka. :smile:

Meeting today with organ and tissue donation folks to coordinate some research. Y'all got those driver's license boxes checked if you want to, right?

[blackfoot]

Meeting today with organ and tissue donation folks to coordinate some research. Y'all got those driver's license boxes checked if you want to, right?

Obviously, this s something I deal with regularly at work. The part I never got was, an organ will cost you an arm and leg (pun intended) but they get them for free. Not that I have a problem with it, I just find it amusing. :rolleyes:

In other news, does someone deserve a huge congratulations? :a14:

[blackfoot]

Oh, I forgot to congratulate you and your bride, Jesse. :thumbup:

[Gruder]

Obviously, this s something I deal with regularly at work. The part I never got was, an organ will cost you an arm and leg (pun intended) but they get them for free. Not that I have a problem with it, I just find it amusing. :rolleyes:

In other news, does someone deserve a huge congratulations? :a14:

Well, yes, federal law dictates that donor organs and tissues can't be reimbursed (other than medical expenses for living donors), but the procurement agencies are on the hook for procurement costs, including the folks who meet with families and, of course, the surgical team. I used to work on one of the surgical teams -- they paid quite well, in part because we had to be on call 24/7. Most procurement agencies are non-profit, but some may not be -- I'm not sure. Blood donations work the same way. I'm not arguing right or wrong, but agree that it was eye opening to me when I saw what we had to insure some of the tissue packages we sent for!

You lost me on the congratulations (I haven't had coffee yet...) -- who are we congratulating?

And, well, congratulations! :biggrin:

[a_bit_crafty]

Well, yes, federal law dictates that donor organs and tissues can't be reimbursed (other than medical expenses for living donors), but the procurement agencies are on the hook for procurement costs, including the folks who meet with families and, of course, the surgical team. I used to work on one of the surgical teams -- they paid quite well, in part because we had to be on call 24/7. Most procurement agencies are non-profit, but some may not be -- I'm not sure. Blood donations work the same way. I'm not arguing right or wrong, but agree that it was eye opening to me when I saw what we had to insure some of the tissue packages we sent for!

You lost me on the congratulations (I haven't had coffee yet...) -- who are we congratulating?

And, well, congratulations! :biggrin:

Jesse and Mrs. Soapbox had their 3rd anniversary yesterday.:thumbup:

[Intrigued]

Intrigued, what the heck is a sweet chocolate pepper plant? I'm imagining something out of Willy Wonka. :smile:


Makes me think the same thing! Yuk!:tongue_sm
But it just a sweet bell pepper that is brown in color that I got in a shipment from Seed Savers Exchange that was suppose to be a Velvet Red tomato plant instead. :001_smile

[RichGem]

Makes me think the same thing! Yuk!:tongue_sm
But it just a sweet bell pepper that is brown in color that I got in a shipment from Seed Savers Exchange that was suppose to be a Velvet Red tomato plant instead. :001_smile

Hmm... that does sound a little odd. But, dark chocolate candy with a touch of chili is really unexpectedly good. Dark choc. with sea salt is really good too (thank you Mrs. Soapbox).

[blackfoot]

You lost me on the congratulations (I haven't had coffee yet...) -- who are we congratulating?

And, well, congratulations! :biggrin:

As for the donation, that is just a glimpse of the sick sense of humour of my. It amuses me, that's all. After all, what good is payment for an organ to a carcass? :001_rolle

If the individual being congratulated wishes to share, they will. :cool:


Jesse and Mrs. Soapbox had their 3rd anniversary yesterday.:thumbup:

Oh, yes, there is that too.

[Spivey]

Congratulations to Jesse and Mrs. Soapbox for sure!

However, there is a certain man of steel that has a lot to celebrate today as well...:thumbup:

[blackfoot]

Hmm... that does sound a little odd. But, dark chocolate candy with a touch of chili is really unexpectedly good. Dark choc. with sea salt is really good too (thank you Mrs. Soapbox).

Now that has me intrigued! I love dark chocolate. It is great on espresso beans. :thumbup:

[blackfoot]

Congratulations to Jesse and Mrs. Soapbox for sure!

However, there is a certain man of steel that has a lot to celebrate today as well...:thumbup:

Well, that doesn't point a neon sign at him or anything. :lol:

[Intrigued]

Hmm... that does sound a little odd. But, dark chocolate candy with a touch of chili is really unexpectedly good. Dark choc. with sea salt is really good too (thank you Mrs. Soapbox).

I've had the dark chocolate with chili pepper mmmmm...:drool:

The way I see it the world of science is coming around to my way of thinking. Dark chocolate, red wine, and coffee are good for you. The Trifecta! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

[soapbox]

:001_rolle Kids these days. :lol:

Hell, I remember Jonestown. I was only 7, but it scared me.


3 years and two kids! And Congrats!

Thanks! I got a late start on marriage and kids, so I wanted to see them graduate from college before I turned 60. I might make it. Barely.


Jesse, happy anniversary.

Thanks Chad!


Meeting today with organ and tissue donation folks to coordinate some research. Y'all got those driver's license boxes checked if you want to, right?

Yep, and my bone marrow's on file too. I came close to providing a match once, but nothing yet.


Hmm... that does sound a little odd. But, dark chocolate candy with a touch of chili is really unexpectedly good. Dark choc. with sea salt is really good too (thank you Mrs. Soapbox).

I'll let her know you approve.


Now that has me intrigued! I love dark chocolate. It is great on espresso beans. :thumbup:

Sea salt with dark chocolate is surprisingly good. I mean, it's a different taste. It reminds me of the first time I tried chocolate and orange together: I didn't expect it to be good, but it was really, really good -- and I don't have much of a sweet tooth either.

[RichGem]

Congratulations to Jesse and Mrs. Soapbox for sure!

However, there is a certain man of steel that has a lot to celebrate today as well...:thumbup:

He finally gave up the speedo and mantihose in favor of trousers? You're right, there is a lot to celebrate. :thumbup1: :jump:

[sol92258]

... dark chocolate candy with a touch of chili is really unexpectedly good. Dark choc. with sea salt is really good too....
yeup

Now that has me intrigued! I love dark chocolate. It is great on espresso beans. :thumbup:
yeup

I've had the dark chocolate with chili pepper mmmmm...:drool:

The way I see it the world of science is coming around to my way of thinking. Dark chocolate, red wine, and coffee are good for you. The Trifecta! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:
yeup



Sea salt with dark chocolate is surprisingly good. I mean, it's a different taste. It reminds me of the first time I tried chocolate and orange together: I didn't expect it to be good, but it was really, really good -- and I don't have much of a sweet tooth either.
yeup

[RichGem]

yeup

yeup

yeup

yeup

So, then, you agree? :tongue:

[blackfoot]

I've had the dark chocolate with chili pepper mmmmm...:drool:

The way I see it the world of science is coming around to my way of thinking. Dark chocolate, red wine, and coffee are good for you. The Trifecta! :w00t:

:lol::lol::lol:

Sounds great to me!


My wife left for work after I got home today, most unusual. All of a sudden, I hear a phone ringing. Crap! Her Blackberry! I was sitting here in a pair of shorts. So I threw some clothes on and took off. Yes, contrary to popular belief, I do wear pants. I will not ride a motorcycle in shorts...or a kilt! :eek:

For you newcomers, Mrs. Blackfoot works at a place that provides employment to MR patients. I am told that is not the accepted term anymore. This PC crap just irritates me. :angry: I digress. She is in charge of the manufacturing facility. They have many different divisions. One of them is actually caring for patients that are a little more severe and can't work.

Thus, the stage is set. I am waiting on the LOTH to come to reception. In a room off the room I am in, is a classroom? There are a bunch of people in there. For those of you that have worked around the Behavioral Health field, you know there is a fine line between patients and staff, one that outsiders can not see often times. So, I don't know which were staff or patients, but there were at least fifty of them in there. They were playing music and dancing. There were drums, maracas and God knows what else. People were bobbing up and down and people going in circles. At first, it looked and sounded like utter chaos! However, I realized very quickly that it wasn't. I felt like Dr. Livingstone listening to a native ceremony. :lol:

In all seriousness, it was pretty neat. I could have sat and watched that for a while. There was something very primitive and pure about it. It transported you; made the world and its stress fade away. It almost made you want to go in and join in the dancing and watch the final vestiges of dark, stressful reality drift away.

I often feel sorry for such people and their family that have to take care of them. Yet, this reminds me that they have a special gift, or privilege. They get to enjoy the more pure aspects of life that the rest of us overlook. They may never experience the excitement of their first car, but they will never lose their fascination with watching birds play. Things like this.

This has gotten too deep for us TATers, so I will end on this. These moments, when we pay attention, help us refocus and have a greater appreciation of life. The ride home looked entirely different to me than on the way in.

[blackfoot]

yeup

yeup

yeup

yeup

This has been another episode of Deep Thoughts by Sol92258. :lol:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_97O4YMYFiZE/SolbX8eV7cI/AAAAAAAAAYk/MFGdf43SH0A/s200/deep_thoughts_by_jack_handey-794630.gif

[soapbox]

For you newcomers, Mrs. Blackfoot works at a place that provides employment to MR patients. I am told that is not the accepted term anymore. This PC crap just irritates me. :angry: I digress. She is in charge of the manufacturing facility. They have many different divisions. One of them is actually caring for patients that are a little more severe and can't work.

Thus, the stage is set. I am waiting on the LOTH to come to reception. In a room off the room I am in, is a classroom? There are a bunch of people in there. For those of you that have worked around the Behavioral Health field, you know there is a fine line between patients and staff, one that outsiders can not see often times. So, I don't know which were staff or patients, but there were at least fifty of them in there. They were playing music and dancing. There were drums, maracas and God knows what else. People were bobbing up and down and people going in circles. At first, it looked and sounded like utter chaos! However, I realized very quickly that it wasn't. I felt like Dr. Livingstone listening to a native ceremony. :lol:

In all seriousness, it was pretty neat. I could have sat and watched that for a while. There was something very primitive and pure about it. It transported you; made the world and its stress fade away. It almost made you want to go in and join in the dancing and watch the final vestiges of dark, stressful reality drift away.

I often feel sorry for such people and their family that have to take care of them. Yet, this reminds me that they have a special gift, or privilege. They get to enjoy the more pure aspects of life that the rest of us overlook. They may never experience the excitement of their first car, but they will never lose their fascination with watching birds play. Things like this.

This has gotten too deep for us TATers, so I will end on this. These moments, when we pay attention, help us refocus and have a greater appreciation of life. The ride home looked entirely different to me than on the way in.

Hey, that was beautiful. Nicely put, Blake. It's important to change perspective from time to time, and avoid becoming complacent, or too hardened.

Mom and Dad contract with such a facility (http://www.hsvarc.org/) to pack finished soap bars into boxes.

[a_bit_crafty]

This has been another episode of Deep Thoughts by Sol92258. :lol:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_97O4YMYFiZE/SolbX8eV7cI/AAAAAAAAAYk/MFGdf43SH0A/s200/deep_thoughts_by_jack_handey-794630.gif
:lol::lol:

Sounds great to me!


My wife left for work after I got home today, most unusual. All of a sudden, I hear a phone ringing. Crap! Her Blackberry! I was sitting here in a pair of shorts. So I threw some clothes on and took off. Yes, contrary to popular belief, I do wear pants. I will not ride a motorcycle in shorts...or a kilt! :eek:

For you newcomers, Mrs. Blackfoot works at a place that provides employment to MR patients. I am told that is not the accepted term anymore. This PC crap just irritates me. :angry: I digress. She is in charge of the manufacturing facility. They have many different divisions. One of them is actually caring for patients that are a little more severe and can't work.

Thus, the stage is set. I am waiting on the LOTH to come to reception. In a room off the room I am in, is a classroom? There are a bunch of people in there. For those of you that have worked around the Behavioral Health field, you know there is a fine line between patients and staff, one that outsiders can not see often times. So, I don't know which were staff or patients, but there were at least fifty of them in there. They were playing music and dancing. There were drums, maracas and God knows what else. People were bobbing up and down and people going in circles. At first, it looked and sounded like utter chaos! However, I realized very quickly that it wasn't. I felt like Dr. Livingstone listening to a native ceremony. :lol:

In all seriousness, it was pretty neat. I could have sat and watched that for a while. There was something very primitive and pure about it. It transported you; made the world and its stress fade away. It almost made you want to go in and join in the dancing and watch the final vestiges of dark, stressful reality drift away.

I often feel sorry for such people and their family that have to take care of them. Yet, this reminds me that they have a special gift, or privilege. They get to enjoy the more pure aspects of life that the rest of us overlook. They may never experience the excitement of their first car, but they will never lose their fascination with watching birds play. Things like this.

This has gotten too deep for us TATers, so I will end on this. These moments, when we pay attention, help us refocus and have a greater appreciation of life. The ride home looked entirely different to me than on the way in.
:thumbup1: And what a nice husband you are for bringing her blackberry to her.


He finally gave up the speedo and mantihose in favor of trousers? You're right, there is a lot to celebrate. :thumbup1: :jump:
:lol::lol::lol::lol: Mantihose.

Who's turn is it for demotivational fortune cookie?:lol:

[sol92258]

So, then, you agree? :tongue:
indubitably

[soapbox]

One last Injector update: I think four days per Ted Pella will be about enough for the Injector, but I got another very good shave today. It has redeemed itself.


Demanding Mr. Crafty comes out of lurkdom since 5/10/10. :glare:

That's SBJr's birthday. Maybe that'll give you some leverage. He's been on the board more than your husband!

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[blackfoot]

Hey, that was beautiful. Nicely put, Blake. It's important to change perspective from time to time, and avoid becoming complacent, or too hardened.

Mom and Dad contract with such a facility (http://www.hsvarc.org/) to pack finished soap bars into boxes.

Thanks, when I started typing it, it was supposed to be amusing, with the dancing and drums and all. Once I get going though, my thoughts tend to take over.

I also thank your parents for their support. A lot of the government funding for these facilities is being axed.

The place TWGW (http://www.pathfinderservices.org/) works for tries to place clients in jobs and help them lead as normal of lives as possible. The branch my wife is over is for those that can't work at, say McDonald's. So, companies like Jesse's family's business (Is that even grammatically correct? :001_huh:) will contract simple jobs that are too tedious or whatever. One company she is trying to get a contract with needs them to put Teflon tape on fittings for making gas fireplaces. Some of it is packing products, assembling parts, sorting parts, etc.

Here is a page with some pictures of Mrs. Blackfoot (http://www.pathfinderservices.org/manufacturing/index.html). :001_wub:

Seriously, for those of you that are in a position to affect such decisions, I encourage to check out local facilities that provide these types of services. They are an invaluable resource for clients and customers alike. With budgets the way they are, these facilities are having more and more trouble keeping afloat.

[blackfoot]

One last Injector update: I think four days per Ted Pella will be about enough for the Injector, but I got another very good shave today. It has redeemed itself.



That's SBJr's birthday. Maybe that'll give you some leverage. He's been on the board more than your husband!

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Great pictures! :thumbup1:

Of course, great subject matter helps a lot. :cool:

[sol92258]

This has been another episode of Deep Thoughts by Sol92258. :lol:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_97O4YMYFiZE/SolbX8eV7cI/AAAAAAAAAYk/MFGdf43SH0A/s200/deep_thoughts_by_jack_handey-794630.gif

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word
itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words -
"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean ? It's a mystery, and that's
why so is mankind.

[blackfoot]

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word
itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words -
"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean ? It's a mystery, and that's
why so is mankind.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[soapbox]

I also thank your parents for their support. A lot of the government funding for these facilities is being axed.

I'll pass that along. :thumbup1:


The place TWGW (http://www.pathfinderservices.org/) works for tries to place clients in jobs and help them lead as normal of lives as possible. The branch my wife is over is for those that can't work at, say McDonald's. So, companies like Jesse's family's business (Is that even grammatically correct? :001_huh:) will contract simple jobs that are too tedious or whatever.

Yeah, that's actually grammatically correct. :blush:


Seriously, for those of you that are in a position to affect such decisions, I encourage to check out local facilities that provide these types of services. They are an invaluable resource for clients and customers alike. With budgets the way they are, these facilities are having more and more trouble keeping afloat.

The cost to use the ARC's services are very low and it's been a fruitful relationship for both sides. Once we get the shave soap ready, it's likely that the soap will have been packed by such a facility.

[blackfoot]

:thumbup1: And what a nice husband you are for bringing her blackberry to her.

I love to do little great husband things once in a while. It makes up for being such a complete a$$ the other 97% of the time. :lol:

[a_bit_crafty]

One last Injector update: I think four days per Ted Pella will be about enough for the Injector, but I got another very good shave today. It has redeemed itself.



That's SBJr's birthday. Maybe that'll give you some leverage. He's been on the board more than your husband!


That just might do it. And last night I threatened that I would stop referring to him as Mr. Crafty and start calling him Dilbert if he didn't.

Lovely pictures, BTW. He's adorable.

[RichGem]

I love to do little great husband things once in a while. It makes up for being such a complete a$$ the other 97% of the time. :lol:


You're such a softie. :thumbup:

[RichGem]

One last Injector update: I think four days per Ted Pella will be about enough for the Injector, but I got another very good shave today. It has redeemed itself.



That's SBJr's birthday. Maybe that'll give you some leverage. He's been on the board more than your husband!

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Awesome pics! (I'm I allowed to say "cute"? Or do Ihave to turn in my man card?)

Tho, I think the first one should be captioned, "Oh my! Daddy, that 'stash tickles!") New emoticon for SBJr, anyone? ---> :ohmy:

edited for Jim's sensitive eyes and warped brain.:tongue:

[sol92258]

"Oh my! Daddy, that tickles!"

no way that could be taken out of context....

[RichGem]

no way that could be taken out of context....


<epic facepalm>

[blackfoot]

<epic facepalm>

Hey, what are you going to do? :rolleyes:

[a_bit_crafty]

<epic facepalm>

Where's that Picard and Riker double facepalm picture...

[Mr. Scruffy]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/funny-pictures-cats-tickle-eachother.jpg

[blackfoot]

Where's that Picard and Riker double facepalm picture...

http://goatchowder.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/doublefacepalmkzm.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

http://goatchowder.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/doublefacepalmkzm.jpg

There it is. Thank you. :biggrin1:

[Intrigued]

Yet, this reminds me that they have a special gift, or privilege. They get to enjoy the more pure aspects of life that the rest of us overlook. They may never experience the excitement of their first car, but they will never lose their fascination with watching birds play. Things like this.

This is what makes us TATers, so I will end on this. These moments, when we pay attention, help us refocus and have a greater appreciation of life. The ride home looked entirely different to me than on the way in.

WELL PUT! :thumbup1:

ftfy :001_smile

[Intrigued]

That just might do it. And last night I threatened that I would stop referring to him as Mr. Crafty and start calling him Dilbert if he didn't.


More like Wally from Dilbert. :lol:

[soapbox]

Spent an unfortunate amount of time researching UK and EU airline regulations today. I'm still a little ticked off at the latest "Nyah, I can take what I want on board aircraft because I'm a rules jockey" thread. Anyway, now we can say that the B&B wiki covers an additional continent's worth of air travel.

[RichGem]

Spent an unfortunate amount of time researching UK and EU airline regulations today. I'm still a little ticked off at the latest "Nyah, I can take what I want on board aircraft because I'm a rules jockey" thread. Anyway, now we can say that the B&B wiki covers an additional continent's worth of air travel.

That's really taking one for the team, Jesse. I'd've just let him/her find out about the search and seizure policies at this point. :blink:

[blackfoot]

Spent an unfortunate amount of time researching UK and EU airline regulations today. I'm still a little ticked off at the latest "Nyah, I can take what I want on board aircraft because I'm a rules jockey" thread. Anyway, now we can say that the B&B wiki covers an additional continent's worth of air travel.

Excellent! Is Europe really that much more strict than the States?

[soapbox]

Excellent! Is Europe really that much more strict than the States?

No. For a while the EU and UK had more restrictive hand luggage specs (no liquids at all for a while), but they've since relaxed them back to--wait for it--the same thing the TSA specifies. The EU rules, like the UK rules, are actually very well written and clear. Naturally they still contain lots of legal-ese, but there's some common sense in there too. I was a little surprised that they restricted straight razors specifically a few years before they included the now-standard "razor blades not enclosed in a cartridge" verbage, but that's all.

I'm really too easily "trolled in" to these sorts of discussions. Rich is right, I should really let the guy find out for himself what "I'm smarter than you -- and I interpret the rules this way" will mean at security checkpoints.

[blackfoot]

No. For a while the EU and UK had more restrictive hand luggage specs (no liquids at all for a while), but they've since relaxed them back to--wait for it--the same thing the TSA specifies. The EU rules, like the UK rules, are actually very well written and clear. Naturally they still contain lots of legal-ese, but there's some common sense in there too. I was a little surprised that they restricted straight razors specifically a few years before they included the now-standard "razor blades not enclosed in a cartridge" verbage, but that's all.

I'm really too easily "trolled in" to these sorts of discussions. Rich is right, I should really let the guy find out for himself what "I'm smarter than you -- and I interpret the rules this way" will mean at security checkpoints.

When I was in Europe, there was one inconsistency that I was aware of. On this side of the pond, we are allowed one carry on and one "extra" bag, like a purse of backpack. Not all of Europe allowed this at that point. We were scared we would go to board and be told no. But, we got away with it, so it is legal. :spockflam

Couldn't help myself. You remember my story of flying over there? Using the logic that these people use, knives, screwdrivers, multi-tools, and scissors are all acceptable to keep in your carry-on. :biggrin:

[RichGem]

When I was in Europe, there was one inconsistency that I was aware of. On this side of the pond, we are allowed one carry on and one "extra" bag, like a purse of backpack. Not all of Europe allowed this at that point. We were scared we would go to board and be told no. But, we got away with it, so it is legal. :spockflam

Couldn't help myself. You remember my story of flying over there? Using the logic that these people use, knives, screwdrivers, multi-tools, and scissors are all acceptable to keep in your carry-on. :biggrin:


Well, over there it is considered "normal" for a man to carry a purse. Uh, I mean, European Shoulder Bag. :tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

Well, over there it is considered "normal" for a man to carry a purse. Uh, I mean, European Shoulder Bag. :tongue_sm

Actually, I did see a lot of messenger bags and such. Honestly, I don't blame them. If I didn't have my car nearby at all times, it would be helpful. Since they ride bikes, public transport, or walk more than we do, I understand.

[RichGem]

Actually, I did see a lot of messenger bags and such. Honestly, I don't blame them. If I didn't have my car nearby at all times, it would be helpful. Since they ride bikes, public transport, or walk more than we do, I understand.

Those I can more than tolerate. It's the tiny little hand clutches (that hold maybe a credit card/money and a chap stick) that I have to face palm over. I mean, what's the point? You have pockets; use them.

[blackfoot]

Those I can more than tolerate. It's the tiny little hand clutches (that hold maybe a credit card/money and a chap stick) that I have to face palm over. I mean, what's the point? You have pockets; use them.

[Feminine Voice]but it leaves such unsightly bulges.[/Feminine Voice]

[RichGem]

[Feminine Voice]but it leaves such unsightly bulges.[/Feminine Voice]

oy vey.

[gollum83]

[Feminine Voice]but it leaves such unsightly bulges.[/Feminine Voice]

Blake, I don't say this lightly, especially here in the TAT, but you, sir, need professional help. :blink:

[RichGem]

Blake, I don't say this lightly, especially here in the TAT, but you, sir, need professional help. :blink:

It took you this long to realize? :tongue_sm

[gollum83]

It took you this long to realize? :tongue_sm

Well, I've come to realize a lot these past few hours.

[blackfoot]

Blake, I don't say this lightly, especially here in the TAT, but you, sir, need professional help. :blink:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hey, what happened to your avatar?

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hey, what happened to your avatar?

or yours. :letterk2: (see avi thread)

[blackfoot]

or yours. :letterk2: (see avi thread)

Yeah, I saw. :lol: The redhead was pretty though.

[Duckster]

Spent an unfortunate amount of time researching UK and EU airline regulations today. I'm still a little ticked off at the latest "Nyah, I can take what I want on board aircraft because I'm a rules jockey" thread. Anyway, now we can say that the B&B wiki covers an additional continent's worth of air travel.

It's not complete until you cover what can/can't be taken on a trip to Mars (see DunEdinRanger)

[gollum83]

Hey, what happened to your avatar?

I removed it.

[RichGem]

I removed it.

any special reason?

[Duckster]

I removed it.

and? is a new one coming?

[gollum83]

any special reason?

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

[Duckster]

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

[blackfoot]

I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

+1 :thumbdown

[gollum83]

I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

I said possibly, but I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time now, so who knows?

[RichGem]

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.


I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

I can take an educated guess why. But, I too hope that it's not permanent. You will be missed if you do and we've lost too many of the good guys over the years.

[Duckster]

I said possibly, but I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time now, so who knows?

skklog?

[RichGem]

skklog?

I wouldn't count on it... unless it involves eating kittehs.

[blackfoot]

I can take an educated guess why. But, I too hope that it's not permanent. You will be missed if you do and we've lost too many of the good guys over the years.

Another +1 There are so few of the members left that used to hang out in TAT.


skklog?

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Now we have to get Lou the bronze cluster for his stole of nerdliness. Next up: the Croix de nerde.

*ahem* I resemble that remark!


And oy vey we had a tough day in the latest "carry on luggage" thread. Phil came over to help out, as did Rich, but man, that was no fun. I thought the air travel wiki page was pretty complete and thorough, but noooooo, here comes someone else splitting hairs. :angry:

Were they using a straight edge, DE, or SE? What kind of blade? What type of hair?

[gollum83]

I can take an educated guess why. But, I too hope that it's not permanent. You will be missed if you do and we've lost too many of the good guys over the years.

Well, I still have a little unfinished business concerning the Simpson Eagle G3 in Best Badger group buy, so I might still poke in periodically to see what's going on with that over the next month or so, but other than that... http://reelboating.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/504_shrugging.gif

But still I appreciate sentiments everyone, I really do. And in parting, I leave you with several goodbye themed lolcats:

http://www.mooslim.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/hug-before-you-go1.jpg
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/funny-pictures-cat-calls-a-taxi.jpg
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/funny-picture-goodbye-cruel-world.jpg

[Intrigued]

:bored: :001_huh: :mellow: :a36: :001_unsur :sad: :crying:

[sol92258]

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.
that doth sucketh majorly

[blackfoot]

:bored: :001_huh: :mellow: :a36: :001_unsur :sad: :crying:


that doth sucketh majorly

Couldn't have said it better.

[Swampfox]

Hell, I remember Jonestown. I was only 7, but it scared me.


I am too young to remember that one, although I probably know as much about it as those who were watching the news then.



Thanks! I got a late start on marriage and kids, so I wanted to see them graduate from college before I turned 60. I might make it. Barely.

I've been married for 7 years this December, and have enjoyed it, good and bad times. The kids, we've been striking out on. I would like to have some before I am too old to see them grown, but c'est le vie. I do wish those who have them the best, and ask them to remember that not everyone is so lucky.


For you newcomers, Mrs. Blackfoot works at a place that provides employment to MR patients. I am told that is not the accepted term anymore. This PC crap just irritates me. :angry: I digress. She is in charge of the manufacturing facility. They have many different divisions. One of them is actually caring for patients that are a little more severe and can't work.

Thus, the stage is set. I am waiting on the LOTH to come to reception. In a room off the room I am in, is a classroom? There are a bunch of people in there. For those of you that have worked around the Behavioral Health field, you know there is a fine line between patients and staff, one that outsiders can not see often times. So, I don't know which were staff or patients, but there were at least fifty of them in there. They were playing music and dancing. There were drums, maracas and God knows what else. People were bobbing up and down and people going in circles. At first, it looked and sounded like utter chaos! However, I realized very quickly that it wasn't. I felt like Dr. Livingstone listening to a native ceremony. :lol:

In all seriousness, it was pretty neat. I could have sat and watched that for a while. There was something very primitive and pure about it. It transported you; made the world and its stress fade away. It almost made you want to go in and join in the dancing and watch the final vestiges of dark, stressful reality drift away.

I often feel sorry for such people and their family that have to take care of them. Yet, this reminds me that they have a special gift, or privilege. They get to enjoy the more pure aspects of life that the rest of us overlook. They may never experience the excitement of their first car, but they will never lose their fascination with watching birds play. Things like this.

This has gotten too deep for us TATers, so I will end on this. These moments, when we pay attention, help us refocus and have a greater appreciation of life. The ride home looked entirely different to me than on the way in.

Once again someone proves that the CH & TAT isn't just all fun and games. Sometimes we are serious and get important points across. Thanks Blake, that was great! :thumbup1:


Blake, I don't say this lightly, especially here in the TAT, but you, sir, need professional help. :blink:

Where's you avy?


or yours. :letterk2: (see avi thread)

Avy thread? :001_huh:


I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

:001_huh::blink::glare::sneaky2:


I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

Agreed. A fix and a duck agree. This is rare.


I can take an educated guess why. But, I too hope that it's not permanent. You will be missed if you do and we've lost too many of the good guys over the years.

The good guys keep getting replaced by goofballs like me. Don't leave! We can't handle another me around here!!!!:blink:

[Swampfox]

http://c0389161.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/dyn/str_strip/321607.full.gif

[Intrigued]

http://c0389161.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/dyn/str_strip/321607.full.gif

Quick go into the Matrix and find him and all the other missing TATers! :scared:

[RichGem]

http://c0389161.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/dyn/str_strip/321607.full.gif

You sure that's Bigfoot and not just someone around here who missed his morning shave? :blink:

[blackfoot]

I've been married for 7 years this December, and have enjoyed it, good and bad times. The kids, we've been striking out on. I would like to have some before I am too old to see them grown, but c'est le vie. I do wish those who have them the best, and ask them to remember that not everyone is so lucky.

December? TWGW and I's anniversary is in December as well. It will be 11 years for us. No kids here either. We want them, but circumstances have not worked out yet. Heck, I am getting older than I care to be to start. I wanted to have kids before I was 30. Oh well, I'm never on time. :blush:


Once again someone proves that the CH & TAT isn't just all fun and games. Sometimes we are serious and get important points across. Thanks Blake, that was great! :thumbup1:

Yeah, about that. I apologize. I don't know who let Serious Blake out of his cage but I will try not to let it happen again. :lol:


Avy thread? :001_huh:

:whistling: (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=144436)

Click the smiley.

[Swampfox]

Quick go into the Matrix and find him and all the other missing TATers! :scared:

http://www.wallpaperlinux.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2465&g2_serialNumber=2

I'm in!


You sure that's Bigfoot and not just someone around here who missed his morning shave? :blink:

My money is on Rob.


December? TWGW and I's anniversary is in December as well. It will be 11 years for us. No kids here either. We want them, but circumstances have not worked out yet. Heck, I am getting older than I care to be to start. I wanted to have kids before I was 30. Oh well, I'm never on time. :blush:

Yeah, i figured I would have about 3 by now. So much for goals.



Yeah, about that. I apologize. I don't know who let Serious Blake out of his cage but I will try not to let it happen again. :lol:

Skklog. This evil could only have been perpetrated by the Denizen of Evil himself.




:whistling: (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=144436)

Click the smiley.[/QUOTE]

Oh, that smiley thread.

[moonshine44]

Well, over there it is considered "normal" for a man to carry a purse. Uh, I mean, European Shoulder Bag. :tongue_sm

It's a gift...


Blake, I don't say this lightly, especially here in the TAT, but you, sir, need professional help. :blink:


It took you this long to realize? :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

Noooooo!!!


I hope you're not serious about the 'permanently' part. It's more fun with you here.

Yeah, what he said...



The good guys keep getting replaced by goofballs like me. Don't leave! We can't handle another me around here!!!!:blink:

Yeah, what he said...

[Intrigued]

http://www.wallpaperlinux.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2465&g2_serialNumber=2

I'm in!


Hooooray! :w00t:


Now Find Them! :detective:

And Bring Them Back! :a29:

[RichGem]

Hooooray! :w00t:


Now Find Them! :detective:

And Bring Them Back! :a29:

Last I saw him, there was at least one cat lost in the wilds of Manitoba. :eek:

[Intrigued]

Last I saw him, there was at least one cat lost in the wilds of Manitoba. :eek:

:sad: He was one of my favorite cats! :yesnod:

[luvmysuper]

Well, I still have a little unfinished business concerning the Simpson Eagle G3 in Best Badger group buy, so I might still poke in periodically to see what's going on with that over the next month or so, but other than that... http://reelboating.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/504_shrugging.gif

But still I appreciate sentiments everyone, I really do. And in parting, I leave you with several goodbye themed lolcats:

Come back, shaving smeagle!

Matt if you feel that it has to happen, I sure hope it is a short lived thing.
In the relatively short time that I have been here, we have had way too many great people hit the dusty road.

I miss them and I miss their camaraderie. Each one I'm sure had what they felt were important reasons for leaving, but we are all the poorer because of it.

Don't make us miss your humor, insight and friendship too.

I promise I'll post more here when I get back to the states!!!

[RichGem]

Come back, shaving smeagle!

Matt if you feel that it has to happen, I sure hope it is a short lived thing.
In the relatively short time that I have been here, we have had way too many great people hit the dusty road.

I miss them and I miss their camaraderie. Each one I'm sure had what they felt were important reasons for leaving, but we are all the poorer because of it.

Don't make us miss your humor, insight and friendship too.

I promise I'll post more here when I get back to the states!!!



+1 to all you said.

But, uh, did I miss something? When did the Northern Chicago suburbs succeed from the Union?

[luvmysuper]

+1 to all you said.

But, uh, did I miss something? When did the Northern Chicago suburbs succeed from the Union?

I'm on a whirlwind tour of Asia for work right now.
A week in Beijing, a week in Manila, 2 weeks in Malaysia wrapping up today and a week in Jakarta, Indonesia to go before I can get home.

[RichGem]

I'm on a whirlwind tour of Asia for work right now.
A week in Beijing, a week in Manila, 2 weeks in Malaysia wrapping up today and a week in Jakarta, Indonesia to go before I can get home.

Wow. I know business travel is a pain, but I'm slightly jealous. I'll probably never get over to that part of the world, tho I'd love to see it.

[blackfoot]

+1 to all you said.

But, uh, did I miss something? When did the Northern Chicago suburbs succeed from the Union?

Well, it is Chicago. :001_rolle

You didn't know he was gone? I thought he said something about it.


Wow. I know business travel is a pain, but I'm slightly jealous. I'll probably never get over to that part of the world, tho I'd love to see it.

+1

[luvmysuper]

It used to be quite exciting and adventerous.
It gets to be a bit of a pain after a while.
People are darned insistent about speaking their local language, mosquitos the size of Hueys, and finding food that isn't either made with napalm or the consistency of boiled okra and egg whites can be challenging.

It is neat learning new things about people and places, that is probably the sole remaining interest for me.

The amused look on peoples faces as you attempt to murder their language is also kind of fun.

[blackfoot]

The amused look on peoples faces as you attempt to murder their language is also kind of fun.

I know! :lol: Oh, you said language. :blushing:

[luvmysuper]

I have to tell you, folks in the States who have not had the opportunity to travel this big blue marble just cannot possibly know how good they have it at home.
The convenience, the selection of goods and products, your basic human rights.
All the more fuel for irritation when you hear some guy who was born, raised and lived his entire life within a hundred mile radius complaining of how bad the States are these days.
Those guys could stand to have a few classes in Shariah Law under their belt as a reminder of just how blessed we are.

[soapbox]

I'm thinking of taking a leave of absence, possibly permanently.

:blink:


I said possibly, but I have been thinking about doing this for quite some time now, so who knows?


I can take an educated guess why. But, I too hope that it's not permanent. You will be missed if you do and we've lost too many of the good guys over the years.

+1 -- Obviously we want the best for you, but I hope that your recreation time includes us, at least occasionally, into the future.

[blackfoot]

I have to tell you, folks in the States who have not had the opportunity to travel this big blue marble just cannot possibly know how good they have it at home.
The convenience, the selection of goods and products, your basic human rights.
All the more fuel for irritation when you hear some guy who was born, raised and lived his entire life within a hundred mile radius complaining of how bad the States are these days.
Those guys could stand to have a few classes in Shariah Law under their belt as a reminder of just how blessed we are.

True I have not been to any less developed countries. But I have been to Gary, IN and Miami. :lol:

[RichGem]

True I have not been to any less developed countries. But I have been to Gary, IN and Miami. :lol:

I don't know about Gary, but speaking English in Miami will get you some strange looks from the locals. :eek:

[blackfoot]

I don't know about Gary, but speaking English in Miami will get you some strange looks from the locals. :eek:

I bought a car from a guy there. When we went to the License place to have it transferred to us. he had to translate for us because no one in a US government office spoke English! How mucked up is that? :001_rolle

[luvmysuper]

True I have not been to any less developed countries. But I have been to Gary, IN and Miami. :lol:


I don't know about Gary, but speaking English in Miami will get you some strange looks from the locals. :eek:

I was going to say that Miami probably counts.
Some of the biggest bugs I have ever seen in my life I saw in Florida.

I'm not really freakish about discovering a cockroach in my bed, but when they cuddle up and put a leg over you........

[Intrigued]

I was going to say that Miami probably counts.
Some of the biggest bugs I have ever seen in my life I saw in Florida.

I'm not really freakish about discovering a cockroach in my bed, but when they cuddle up and put a leg over you........

:blink:

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

I was going to say that Miami probably counts.
Some of the biggest bugs I have ever seen in my life I saw in Florida.

I'm not really freakish about discovering a cockroach in my bed, but when they cuddle up and put a leg over you........

:lol::lol::lol:

Is your wallet empty in the morning?

They like the Veg!

[luvmysuper]

:lol::lol::lol:

Is your wallet empty in the morning?

They like the Veg!

No, but the mini bar is always raided, and that's never cheap.

Funny you should mention the Veg. I have some here and have been wearing it. Normally, I am completely immune to mosquitos (unlike my poor wife) but for whatever reason Malaysian Mosquitos seem to be attracted to the Veg.

Or maybe it's just my fat laden globulin. :lol:

In any case, I've gotten swollen mosquito bites here that would make the elephant man look like Brad Pitt in comparison.

[blackfoot]

No, but the mini bar is always raided, and that's never cheap.

Funny you should mention the Veg. I have some here and have been wearing it. Normally, I am completely immune to mosquitos (unlike my poor wife) but for whatever reason Malaysian Mosquitos seem to be attracted to the Veg.

Or maybe it's just my fat laden globulin. :lol:

In any case, I've gotten swollen mosquito bites here that would make the elephant man look like Brad Pitt.

Making mental note: If ever in Asia, give my wife some Veg to keep the mosquitoes distracted away from me. :thumbup:

[Intrigued]

No, but the mini bar is always raided, and that's never cheap.

Funny you should mention the Veg. I have some here and have been wearing it. Normally, I am completely immune to mosquitos (unlike my poor wife) but for whatever reason Malaysian Mosquitos seem to be attracted to the Veg.

Or maybe it's just my fat laden globulin. :lol:

In any case, I've gotten swollen mosquito bites here that would make the elephant man look like Brad Pitt in comparison.

Now your lending support to what some of it's detractors have been saying about the Veg. :tongue_sm
Maybe if you add some more cannon smoke to it! :laugh:
:lol::lol:

[luvmysuper]

Now your lending support to what some of it's detractors have been saying about the Veg. :tongue_sm

:lol::lol:

The truth will out.

Not sure though, never heard of mosquitos being attracted to cat urine. I always thought it was CO2 that attracted them.

Not sayin' I'm a gasbag or anything...

[luvmysuper]

Well folks, I'm off to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I hope there is connectivity in Indonesia.
If so I'll talk to you soon, otherwise see you around the 3rd of June.

Stay safe and sound.

[blackfoot]

Well folks, I'm off to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I hope there is connectivity in Indonesia.
If so I'll talk to you soon, otherwise see you around the 3rd of June.

Stay safe and sound.

Watch your six!

[Intrigued]

The truth will out.

Not sure though, never heard of mosquitos being attracted to cat urine. I always thought it was CO2 that attracted them.

Not sayin' I'm a gasbag or anything...

See my edit. But speaking of gas, maybe eating some kimchi would help! :w00t:

[Intrigued]

Well folks, I'm off to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I hope there is connectivity in Indonesia.
If so I'll talk to you soon, otherwise see you around the 3rd of June.

Stay safe and sound.

Safe Travels! :001_smile

[SRock]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

I was going to say that Miami probably counts.
Some of the biggest bugs I have ever seen in my life I saw in Florida.

I'm not really freakish about discovering a cockroach in my bed, but when they cuddle up and put a leg over you........

To bad this is a PG forum; that could be your next custom title otherwise. :lol:

[RichGem]

No, but the mini bar is always raided, and that's never cheap.

Funny you should mention the Veg. I have some here and have been wearing it. Normally, I am completely immune to mosquitos (unlike my poor wife) but for whatever reason Malaysian Mosquitos seem to be attracted to the Veg.

Or maybe it's just my fat laden globulin. :lol:

In any case, I've gotten swollen mosquito bites here that would make the elephant man look like Brad Pitt in comparison.


And the CTs just keep coming. :w00t:

[RichGem]

Well folks, I'm off to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I hope there is connectivity in Indonesia.
If so I'll talk to you soon, otherwise see you around the 3rd of June.

Stay safe and sound.

Safe travels Phil & bring us back a Koala from Lampur (:rolleyes:)


My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Congrats Rob! :w00t:

[SRock]

Congrats Rob! :w00t:

Thanks, Rich. This is a pretty big deal. I mean every promotion is a great thing but to many you've arrived (so to speak) once you join the ranks of the Senior NCO's.

[Swampfox]

Hooooray! :w00t:


Now Find Them! :detective:

And Bring Them Back! :a29:

Doing my best, but I think the Merovingian has locked them away.


+1 to all you said.

But, uh, did I miss something? When did the Northern Chicago suburbs succeed from the Union?

We forced them out. May 1, 2003.


I have to tell you, folks in the States who have not had the opportunity to travel this big blue marble just cannot possibly know how good they have it at home.
The convenience, the selection of goods and products, your basic human rights.
All the more fuel for irritation when you hear some guy who was born, raised and lived his entire life within a hundred mile radius complaining of how bad the States are these days.
Those guys could stand to have a few classes in Shariah Law under their belt as a reminder of just how blessed we are.

As much as I like to complain, you are 100% correct.


True I have not been to any less developed countries. But I have been to Gary, IN and Miami. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:


I was going to say that Miami probably counts.
Some of the biggest bugs I have ever seen in my life I saw in Florida.

I'm not really freakish about discovering a cockroach in my bed, but when they cuddle up and put a leg over you........

:lol::lol::lol:


My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

I saw that yesterday, congrats again!:thumbup1:

[SRock]

I saw that yesterday, congrats again!:thumbup1:

Thanks!

[blackfoot]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Chad, this is what my ambiguous congratulations were for yesterday. Great job Rob!

:thumbup: :jump: :thumbsup: :a5: :a22: :a50: :a14: :a25: :a17: :a26:

:a54: :a37: :a18: :a29: :a39: :arabia: :clap: :walkman: :red_indian: :a8:

:gunsmilie: :2guns: :gun_bandana: :tank: :a33: :a41:

[soapbox]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Wow, great news! Obviously you've earned it, so congratulations on being selected for promotion.

[soapbox]

Well folks, I'm off to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, I hope there is connectivity in Indonesia.
If so I'll talk to you soon, otherwise see you around the 3rd of June.

Stay safe and sound.

Lets...be careful out there (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081873/quotes), Phil.

[RichGem]

Thanks, Rich. This is a pretty big deal. I mean every promotion is a great thing but to many you've arrived (so to speak) once you join the ranks of the Senior NCO's.

You're welcome!

To go with the promotion, I must suggest a new avatar, one of these if you please. To wit:

(edited to fix foto no sho)

http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/1master1.jpghttp://homepages.bw.edu/&#37;7Ejcurtis/DWRPG_9102_Master.jpg

http://www.scifiscience.co.uk/img/drwho/thumbs/t_the_master.jpg

[blackfoot]

You're welcome!

To go with the promotion, I must suggest a new avatar. To wit:

http://www.scifiscience.co.uk/img/drwho/thumbs/t_the_master.jpg

http://www.dodfire.com/graphics/Insignia/AF-ENL/E9-Chief%20Master%20Sergeant%20of%20the%20Air%20Force .gif

[RichGem]

http://www.dodfire.com/graphics/Insignia/AF-ENL/E9-Chief%20Master%20Sergeant%20of%20the%20Air%20Force .gif


Mine's a bit more subtle, no? :tongue_sm

[blackfoot]

Mine's a bit more subtle, no? :tongue_sm

Indeed. So subtle in fact, I just quoted you to be able to see the URL. I didn't even realize you had a picture in there.

[Intrigued]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Congratulations on the promotion! :thumbup:

[RichGem]

Indeed. So subtle in fact, I just quoted you to be able to see the URL. I didn't even realize you had a picture in there.

<head scratch>

You musta looked too quickly.

[blackfoot]

<head scratch>

You musta looked too quickly.

:lol:

The picture is showing up now.

[a_bit_crafty]

Congrats, Rob! So happy for you.

[texcattlerancher]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Congratulations Master Sergeant Slagle.

[Gruder]

Congrats to Rob!

The other news is surprising and disappointing.

In happier news, Richard, I just picked up some of the Stewart's Key Lime -- looking forward to trying it this weekend. :thumbup1: I also bought a rack suitable for stabilizing beer can-mounted poultry. That, and ribs (the two are unrelated.) A good time will be had by all!

[OldSaw]

I'm still learning, but they have some nice blends in the jars at JR's. I'm already learning to stay away from the aromatics.

Good man. I guess that's what I was getting at, the aromatics. I have had some nice smokes from the jars, but I just prefer not to take my chances.

[OldSaw]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Congratulations!!! I bet you can see Sergeant Major from here, or even Command Sergeant Major, that will be fun.

[OldSaw]

Hi everyone, I haven't had much wifi these days. I am currently fighting the heat and humidity in San Antonio, TX. I brought Mrs. Oldsaw with me this time out and she is having great fun. As soon as we get loaded we are headed for Syracuse, NY.

[blackfoot]

Congrats to Rob!

The other news is surprising and disappointing.

In happier news, Richard, I just picked up some of the Stewart's Key Lime -- looking forward to trying it this weekend. :thumbup1: I also bought a rack suitable for stabilizing beer can-mounted poultry. That, and ribs (the two are unrelated.) A good time will be had by all!

You are going to et to stick a beer can up something after all. :thumbup:


Hi everyone, I haven't had much wifi these days. I am currently fighting the heat and humidity in San Antonio, TX. I brought Mrs. Oldsaw with me this time out and she is having great fun. As soon as we get loaded we are headed for Syracuse, NY.

That is great. It is neat when a husband and wife can travel together. :thumbup1:

[luvmysuper]

My TAT friends I'm so happy to say I've been selected for promotion to Master Sergeant! Just needed to share this great info with friends.

Chad/Matt....

Thanks fellas. :thumbup1:

Hearty Congrats !
That's an acheivement to be proud of, and I salute you.
Senior NCO's run the service. Without 'em it would grind to a halt.
If you put half the effort into the Airfarce that you do here, it's plain to see why you made the grade.


Lets...be careful out there (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081873/quotes), Phil.

I loved that show.

Arrived Jakarta last night and changed 150 us dollars and got 1.3 million rupiah.

Finally, I'm a millionaire!! ha ha

[sol92258]

http://www.classicflix.com/images/notimeforsergeants.jpg

[RichGem]

Congrats to Rob!

The other news is surprising and disappointing.

In happier news, Richard, I just picked up some of the Stewart's Key Lime -- looking forward to trying it this weekend. :thumbup1: I also bought a rack suitable for stabilizing beer can-mounted poultry. That, and ribs (the two are unrelated.) A good time will be had by all!

It's good stuff, Chad. And it goes decently with tequilla for a poor man's margarita if you let it go a little flat first (the soda is very carbonated).

[Swampfox]

Good man. I guess that's what I was getting at, the aromatics. I have had some nice smokes from the jars, but I just prefer not to take my chances.

Is there a particular brand or blend you prefer? Just curious what an experienced pipe smoker favors.

In other news, I tried a Virgil's Real Cola today. It's very similar to their Rootbeer in many aspects, yet different. It is caffeine and preservative free, uses real can sugar, nutmeg, caramel, vanilla extract,clove bud oil, cinnamon, lemon and orange extracts, and lime juice. It all amazingly blends well together and produces a very smooth and creamy cola, that isn't a typical cola. Completely different from any I have had. Forget all about Coke and Pepsi, Real cola is in its own category. I give it :thumbup::thumbup:

http://www.bevnet.com/images/reviews/virgils/593202.Virgil.s-Real-Cola-Bottle.jpg

[blackfoot]

Hearty Congrats !
That's an acheivement to be proud of, and I salute you.
Senior NCO's run the service. Without 'em it would grind to a halt.
If you put half the effort into the Airfarce that you do here, it's plain to see why you made the grade

Airfarce. I am sure that was a typo since you are on your phone, but that was kind of funny.

[SRock]

Chad, this is what my ambiguous congratulations were for yesterday. Great job Rob!

:thumbup: :jump: :thumbsup: :a5: :a22: :a50: :a14: :a25: :a17: :a26:

:a54: :a37: :a18: :a29: :a39: :arabia: :clap: :walkman: :red_indian: :a8:

:gunsmilie: :2guns: :gun_bandana: :tank: :a33: :a41:

Thanks again, Blake!


Wow, great news! Obviously you've earned it, so congratulations on being selected for promotion.

Thanks!


You're welcome!

To go with the promotion, I must suggest a new avatar. To wit:

http://www.scifiscience.co.uk/img/drwho/thumbs/t_the_master.jpg

:lol::lol:


http://www.dodfire.com/graphics/Insignia/AF-ENL/E9-Chief%20Master%20Sergeant%20of%20the%20Air%20Force .gif

That's a bit too many Blake but I can hope! As they say, aim high. Those are the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (old style). That is the highest ranking E-9 position in the entire USAF.


Congratulations on the promotion! :thumbup:

Thank you!


Congrats, Rob! So happy for you.

Thanks a bunch!


Congratulations Master Sergeant Slagle.

Wow, that sounds so funny to see written like that. Seems like only yesterday I was an Airman Basic (no stripes).


Congrats to Rob!

Thanks again, brother!


Congratulations!!! I bet you can see Sergeant Major from here, or even Command Sergeant Major, that will be fun.

Well in my case it would be Chief Master Sergeant or Command Chief Master Sergeant. If I keep my ducks in a row anything is possible!


Hearty Congrats !
That's an acheivement to be proud of, and I salute you.
Senior NCO's run the service. Without 'em it would grind to a halt.
If you put half the effort into the Airforce that you do here, it's plain to see why you made the grade.

Thanks, oh and I ftfy, :lol:

For any curious this is actually what the stripes of a Master Sergeant look like (for our dress uniform):

http://www.618tacc.amc.af.mil/shared/media/ggallery/webgraphic/AFG-070111-011.jpg

[OldSaw]

Is there a particular brand or blend you prefer? Just curious what an experienced pipe smoker favors.

I wouldn't exactly call myself an experienced pipe smoker, despite the fact that I have been on and off with it for over 25 years. I've spent more time off than on. However, lately (and your preferences will change with time) I prefer Virginia blends. McClelland's makes some nice blends of which I currently have Black Woods Flake.

I think I already mentioned the Peterson's Irish Flake that I am finding quite pleasing. There are so many varieties that it is good that one's preferences may change. Then there's the Latakia blends which I also like and those I do sometimes buy from the bulk jars.

[Swampfox]

I wouldn't exactly call myself an experienced pipe smoker, despite the fact that I have been on and off with it for over 25 years. I've spent more time off than on. However, lately (and your preferences will change with time) I prefer Virginia blends. McClelland's makes some nice blends of which I currently have Black Woods Flake.

I think I already mentioned the Peterson's Irish Flake that I am finding quite pleasing. There are so many varieties that it is good that one's preferences may change. Then there's the Latakia blends which I also like and those I do sometimes buy from the bulk jars.

I might try to check some of those out. :thumbup1:

[luvmysuper]

Airfarce. I am sure that was a typo since you are on your phone, but that was kind of funny.

Oops. Sorry Rob :blushing:

[SRock]

Oops. Sorry Rob :blushing:

No need to apologize, Phil. I get it all the time from ThirdEye :lol:


Airfarce. I am sure that was a typo since you are on your phone, but that was kind of funny.

It was a good laugh indeed!

[blackfoot]

Look here! Look here! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2125598&postcount=389)

[RichGem]

Look here! Look here! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2125598&postcount=389)


Uh, have you considered professional help yet? :blink:

Enjoy the excitement and the brush! Great post.

[luvmysuper]

Look here! Look here! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2125598&postcount=389)

Sweeet!

[skklog]

I wouldn't count on it... unless it involves eating kittehs.

:drool:

[Swampfox]

http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/129191822706014362.jpg

[a_bit_crafty]

Look here! Look here! (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2125598&postcount=389)

Very nice. Mr. Crafty has one coming at some point but has a lot more patience than me. He's taking the "it will get here when it gets here" route.

[blackfoot]

Uh, have you considered professional help yet? :blink:

Enjoy the excitement and the brush! Great post.

Court ordered actually. That ended when my therapist got committed shortly after taking me on as a patient. :crazy:


Very nice. Mr. Crafty has one coming at some point but has a lot more patience than me. He's taking the "it will get here when it gets here" route.

I didn't expect mine so soon. It has been so long, I almost didn't think it would ever really get here. It's nobody's fault, just a long process.

[RichGem]

]Court ordered actually. That ended when my therapist got committed shortly after taking me on as a patient. :crazy:[/B]



I didn't expect mine so soon. It has been so long, I almost didn't think it would ever really get here. It's nobody's fault, just a long process.

<master yoda>

Surprised, I am not.

</master yoda>

[blackfoot]

<master yoda>

Surprised, I am not.

</master yoda>

:lol::lol:

[OldSaw]

Court ordered actually. That ended when my therapist got committed shortly after taking me on as a patient. :crazy:

Hmmm... This explains a lot. House arrest with Internet priveleges would account for near round the clock posting activity.

[RichGem]

Hmmm... This explains a lot. House arrest with Internet priveleges would account for near round the clock posting activity.

Now that you mention it, that does make a lot of sense.

[OldSaw]

Parked for the night in Palestine, AR.