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[Soloman1]

 

 

 

 

 

[SnowbirdTom]

Rained out again today.  🤬

[Nard_S]

been with sprint, they were taken over by T-mobile. Have 5 phones, it's very reasonable and works fine. Big cost is the phone, i buy mine outright, pay the plan.

 

 

Edited May 3 by Nard_S

[bladehunter]

2 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

We always talk about how different things are now from “back in the day”

 

But this is interesting,

 

1885 Van Gough “Sale of Building Scrap” vs a scene that commonly plays out today

 

 

 

 

 

Yep.  I go to a lot of auctions.  I try to keep it to farm auctions , or vehicles etc.  but occasionally is an estate sale.  Involving the house.  I’m a sentimental person.  And it bothers me greatly that folks invade a home , and basically rip it apart. The one last week saw me taking the refrigerator apart and cutting off water to get the icemaker line off etc. my father in law bought it for his carport frozen pie stash 🤦‍♂️.    As I’m down on my hand and knees getting the copper line off, I had the thought “ somebody fed folks out of this fridge.  Somebody called this home.  “.  Later I walked through the back porch and saw two profile drawings of children.  I assume kids raised there. Or relatives. I wondered if the family hadn’t cared about them or if they’d gather  them later ?  
 

it just seems sad that life is reduced so quickly to nothing.  Sale of vultures picking at the carcass … myself feeling like one ( although guns of her long gone husband were all I bought ) it makes me understand folks who sell things before they die.  And then disperse cash before they die.  Much more fitting way , in my opinion.  

[dashanks]

3 hours ago, bladehunter said:

Ok. I’m sitting in the recliner. First coffee of the day and I see this headline scroll across the bottom of the screen.  This is local to us in a way.  I almost spit out my coffee. I’ve heard no national news about this.  Coincidence this great doesn’t exist.  Right ?  

CEO of Boeing when asked about the whistleblower's deaths:

[Soloman1]

good news friday

 

kansai international airport in japan has up to 30 million passengers per year. it opened 30 years ago.

 

not a single piece of luggage has ever been lost or damaged in 30 years.

 

bags are carefully offloaded from the plane. customer will never see a bag thrown.

 

if a suitcase gets wet from the rain, it's dried off before putting on the conveyor for passengers.

 

all handles face outward to make it easier for customers to retrieve it from the carousel.

 

strollers, skis, golf clubs and other unusual items are hand delivered to the customer.

[bscinstnct]

1 hour ago, bladehunter said:

Yep.  I go to a lot of auctions.  I try to keep it to farm auctions , or vehicles etc.  but occasionally is an estate sale.  Involving the house.  I’m a sentimental person.  And it bothers me greatly that folks invade a home , and basically rip it apart. The one last week saw me taking the refrigerator apart and cutting off water to get the icemaker line off etc. my father in law bought it for his carport frozen pie stash 🤦‍♂️.    As I’m down on my hand and knees getting the copper line off, I had the thought “ somebody fed folks out of this fridge.  Somebody called this home.  “.  Later I walked through the back porch and saw two profile drawings of children.  I assume kids raised there. Or relatives. I wondered if the family hadn’t cared about them or if they’d gather  them later ?  
 

it just seems sad that life is reduced so quickly to nothing.  Sale of vultures picking at the carcass … myself feeling like one ( although guns of her long gone husband were all I bought ) it makes me understand folks who sell things before they die.  And then disperse cash before they die.  Much more fitting way , in my opinion.  

 

“it just seems sad that life is reduced so quickly to nothing.”

 

Its our short time here that make it so precious.

 

Keep that joie de vivre goin blade! 🍻 

 

 

[bladehunter]

1 hour ago, dashanks said:

CEO of Boeing when asked about the whistleblower's deaths:

Exactly.  He was quoted as saying “ accidents happen…. Be careful they don’t happen to youts too “.  😬

[bladehunter]

1 hour ago, Soloman1 said:

good news friday

 

kansai international airport in japan has up to 30 million passengers per year. it opened 30 years ago.

 

not a single piece of luggage has ever been lost or damaged in 30 years.

 

bags are carefully offloaded from the plane. customer will never see a bag thrown.

 

if a suitcase gets wet from the rain, it's dried off before putting on the conveyor for passengers.

 

all handles face outward to make it easier for customers to retrieve it from the carousel.

 

strollers, skis, golf clubs and other unusual items are hand delivered to the customer.

Ive often wondered if im  Japanese.  But im 6-3 green eyes and dark complexion 🤣.  But those folks get me.  ( meant with utmost respect and curiosity). 
 

reminds me of a song ….

 

 

[bladehunter]

35 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

 

“it just seems sad that life is reduced so quickly to nothing.”

 

Its our short time here that make it so precious.

 

Keep that joie de vivre goin blade! 🍻 

 

 

Yes sir.  I look for it daily.  Plenty of times I get my hands on it.  
 

I had a dang good beef burger night before last that made me chuckle and think of you.  It was in a joint in liberty SC.  Couple hours away.  In a truck stop. Building connected to the station.  Arnold’s.  Was the name.  It was simple. But an obviously hand made patty.  Veggies were fresh.  Pickles were sweet. And had bacon that was neither crispy or soggy.  Just right.  Bun was fresh.  Good eats!  3 of us ate burger plates for $37.  Including drinks.  Plate had side of slaw and fries or onion rings. Rare in these times.  

[bscinstnct]

5 minutes ago, bladehunter said:

Yes sir.  I look for it daily.  Plenty of times I get my hands on it.  
 

I had a dang good beef burger night before last that made me chuckle and think of you.  It was in a joint in liberty SC.  Couple hours away.  In a truck stop. Building connected to the station.  Arnold’s.  Was the name.  It was simple. But an obviously hand made patty.  Veggies were fresh.  Pickles were sweet. And had bacon that was neither crispy or soggy.  Just right.  Bun was fresh.  Good eats!  3 of us ate burger plates for $37.  Including drinks.  Plate had side of slaw and fries or onion rings. Rare in these times.  

 

Awesome, sounds like a killer feast and, more importantly, a beautiful vibe.

 

As obsessed as we all are, necessarily so, with money

 

The most meaningful and memorable things in life 

 

Will cost the very least. Or nothing. 

 

 

[bladehunter]

7 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Awesome, sounds like a killer feast and, more importantly, a beautiful vibe.

 

As obsessed as we all are, necessarily so, with money

 

The most meaningful and memorable things in life 

 

Will cost the very least. Or nothing. 

 

 

Absolutely.  I don’t strive to be rich. Just comfortable.   And I’ll probably never be that because I give too much away.  But it is what it is.  

[Soloman1]

ironically, i was sitting outside at about 4am thinking how amazing it is to exist on a planet as an animal that can think about how amazing it is to exist as an animal that can think about...

 

99%+ of animals on our little planet have gone extinct, and we will too.

 

but we won the lottery and had the chance to be in it for awhile.

 

before it all goes to hell. 🙂

 

 

[bscinstnct]

 

🤣

 

 

[Nard_S]

6 hours ago, bladehunter said:

Yep.  I go to a lot of auctions.  I try to keep it to farm auctions , or vehicles etc.  but occasionally is an estate sale.  Involving the house.  I’m a sentimental person.  And it bothers me greatly that folks invade a home , and basically rip it apart. The one last week saw me taking the refrigerator apart and cutting off water to get the icemaker line off etc. my father in law bought it for his carport frozen pie stash 🤦‍♂️.    As I’m down on my hand and knees getting the copper line off, I had the thought “ somebody fed folks out of this fridge.  Somebody called this home.  “.  Later I walked through the back porch and saw two profile drawings of children.  I assume kids raised there. Or relatives. I wondered if the family hadn’t cared about them or if they’d gather  them later ?  
 

it just seems sad that life is reduced so quickly to nothing.  Sale of vultures picking at the carcass … myself feeling like one ( although guns of her long gone husband were all I bought ) it makes me understand folks who sell things before they die.  And then disperse cash before they die.  Much more fitting way , in my opinion.  

We just finished handling the estate of a lovely woman who left a house full of interesting things. It was a lot of work and yeah there's the tag sale marauders and their "all business" tude, but it was nice to see someone happily pick up something she once loved.She would be pleased. Just for that alone it was worth it.

[Soloman1]

saw a video of a guy who worked at tesla right out of college (business degree) and was a salaried production supervisor after 5 years. he had a 1.5 hr commute each way, starting at 4:30 am every day, because he couldn't afford to live closer. was sent an email that he was laid off while on the way to work. locked out; couldn't collect his stuff.

 

he's going to live in his tesla. he was a company man who bought one. he got up at 4am and home late at night. he's sick of the world.

Edited May 3 by Soloman1

[Jim53]

Yes! It is Friday and I have a Jameson and ginger in hand. About to light the grill and put some prime filet and ribeyes on. Been a hell of a week and boy a wee tickle of Jameson and a steak is just what a man needs. 

Don't normally soil it with the ginger ale, but it is 92* and I need to hydrate..

[dashanks]

7 hours ago, Soloman1 said:

good news friday

 

kansai international airport in japan has up to 30 million passengers per year. it opened 30 years ago.

 

not a single piece of luggage has ever been lost or damaged in 30 years.

 

bags are carefully offloaded from the plane. customer will never see a bag thrown.

 

if a suitcase gets wet from the rain, it's dried off before putting on the conveyor for passengers.

 

all handles face outward to make it easier for customers to retrieve it from the carousel.

 

strollers, skis, golf clubs and other unusual items are hand delivered to the customer.

So it's just like JFK.

[dashanks]

2 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

🤣

 

 

Reginald Martinez Jackson!   8 million people in the stands the night of the three dingers.

[bladehunter]

1 hour ago, Soloman1 said:

saw a video of a guy who worked at tesla right out of college (business degree) and was a salaried production supervisor after 5 years. he had a 1.5 hr commute each way, starting at 4:30 am every day, because he couldn't afford to live closer. was sent an email that he was laid off while on the way to work. locked out; couldn't collect his stuff.

 

he's going to live in his tesla. he was a company man who bought one. he got up at 4am and home late at night. he's sick of the world.

Meanwhile I just got a pic from that doc mentioned who’s been on the cyber truck waiting list. He got his today.  It’s a silly world. He spent more on that thing than I can Round  up in a year these days. And said to me “ eh. It’s ok “.  Not even thrilled.  _____off bro.  😎 

[bladehunter]

A conductor and his greatest symphony.  
 

 

butler Pontiac big block.  And that’s a beautiful color and roof on that firebird.  I’m going to build me a personal beast once before they outlaw gasoline.  
 

 

 

[braincramp52]

2 hours ago, bladehunter said:

A conductor and his greatest symphony.  
 

 

butler Pontiac big block.  And that’s a beautiful color and roof on that firebird.  I’m going to build me a personal beast once before they outlaw gasoline.  
 

 

 

That made the hair on my arms stand up.😅

[Soloman1]

i’m exhausted. all the gravel in my front and back yard grew up like a wheat field from so much rain we had. never had this happen before. had to use one of those horseshoe thingies to scrape it all out, rake it and bag it.

 

worn out watching the kid i hired do it. took him 5 hours, but he did a great job.

 

think i’ll take a nap.

[bscinstnct]

3 hours ago, dashanks said:

Reginald Martinez Jackson!   8 million people in the stands the night of the three dingers.

Crazy stuff right da?!

 

Back in the 70s, my father would take me, Yankees vs Boston games were insane.

 

70,000 people chanting in unison,

 

”Boston sucks! Boston sucks!” 🤣

 

One time, was a day game, dad took me and some of my friends downs, sat it the bleachers!

 

So, I’m sitting like right against this chain link type fence that separated the bleachers from that black painted area next to it. Remember those seats? Nobody ever sat in them lol

 

So, Reggie steps up. “Reg-gie! Reg-gie!”

 

Crack!

 

Im telling you this ball was launched up into orbit da! Just went higher and higher but it’s coming out and out to right field and starts to descend, it’s just falling out of the sky right down toward me!

 

As it’s coming down you could hear it,  it’s literally sizzling like bacon! Tsssssssss!

 

Landed juuust over the fence in the black seats bastid!

 

Yankee games used to be dope!

 

 

Edited May 4 by bscinstnct

[BIG STU]

21 hours ago, SnowbirdTom said:

I knew there was a few BB engine equipped cars that the plugs were like that.  Just never owned one.  My ‘66 Chevelle SS396 had a huge engine bay. I could stand in it to get at everything. 

LOL my first car was a 66 SS396 Chevelle. Easy car to work on anything. Ask me how I know. I ended up buying a fire breathing 427 with roller cam etc. Got to be an expert on 12 bolt GM rear ends until I was exposed to the Ford 9 inch gospel. 

[BIG STU]

19 hours ago, Soloman1 said:

you think you’ve had a bad boss? here’s a blast from the past of one i had.

 

i had worked my way through as an engineer, then engineering manager, then a great mentor moved me over to marketing as the next step to eventually being a factory gm. i was still under 30 years old.

 

we were very profitable, thanks to this mentor. a separate division was shut down. it was a financial nightmare with crappy quality and operations. the guy who was that division manager had our good boss fired and he was going to move and run us.

 

the old boss’s office wasn’t good enough. he had to have an 800’ office added to the building with his own bathroom.

 

i’d been working for months to get a new oem customer - siemens. we’d build some of their products, nameplate them for them according to their specs. siemens is huge in the electrical business.

 

siemens moved from wisconsin to raleigh, north carolina. the buyer loved it because he was a golf nut. really nice guy, professional, smart, classy.

 

i’d fly down for meetings on fridays, then take him to play golf on the weekend. we played every course at pinehurst over time and others.  hey, that’s marketing.

 

we built their first couple of orders perfectly. i shepherded those every step of the way. they would give us enough orders in a year to cover the entire overhead of the factory. everything, so it was a big deal.

 

the buyer flies up to the factory and the new big boss wants to meet him, in his new office. i was petrified, because he was such a jerk.

 

he had a huge desk and two tiny chairs in front of it with all of the stupid tricks, like the chairs were 6’ from the desk, and were like dining table chairs with no arms.

 

i take the buyer in to meet him. the jerk boss had a giant ashtray filled with butts and was lighting up one after another. he had his feet on the desk to show off the nasty soles of his shoes after greeting us.

 

the first thing he said to the buyer was:

 

”i hope you’re here to give me more f)@(($ing orders!”

 

so there i was on the titanic. called my old mentor boss the next day, who had been snatched up by a competitor and had about 1,000 people under his wing. I had a factory gm job within 3 weeks.

 

the jerk boss ruined the place and they were sold off within a year and half the people lost their jobs. there were some great, skilled and good people in that factory and i felt bad for them.

 

one jerk with some power can ruin a lot of lives.

 

 

Siemens also had a plant around Chattanooga Tn. It was so long ago I can not remember if it was on the Tenn side or Alabama side. Everything we hauled out of there was oversized and heavy. All we did was drop the trailer and they loaded it and called us when the permits and load was ready. They paid the motel and dining expenses on the layovers. First class company to haul for. I am thinking the Raliegh plant was out on US 1 in Raliegh

[BIG STU]

10 hours ago, Nard_S said:

We just finished handling the estate of a lovely woman who left a house full of interesting things. It was a lot of work and yeah there's the tag sale marauders and their "all business" tude, but it was nice to see someone happily pick up something she once loved.She would be pleased. Just for that alone it was worth it.

This hit home this morning. We have no one left but the wife and I. I have told her often that if I went before her to have the Scrapyard bring a dumpster and clean out the building and front bed room. Get a good price for the junk.

Just before I came on here I had gotten an E Mail that one of my golf league buds passed last night from Cancer. He and I were partners in the League Ryder Cup last year. We ham and egged it up got 4 out of the possible 4 points. For us it was a 2 day event with 4 segments. We never completed a 9 hole segment closed out our opponents in like 6 or 7 holes max every segment.

[dashanks]

8 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

Crazy stuff right da?!

 

Back in the 70s, my father would take me, Yankees vs Boston games were insane.

 

70,000 people chanting in unison,

 

”Boston sucks! Boston sucks!” 🤣

 

One time, was a day game, dad took me and some of my friends downs, sat it the bleachers!

 

So, I’m sitting like right against this chain link type fence that separated the bleachers from that black painted area next to it. Remember those seats? Nobody ever sat in them lol

 

So, Reggie steps up. “Reg-gie! Reg-gie!”

 

Crack!

 

Im telling you this ball was launched up into orbit da! Just went higher and higher but it’s coming out and out to right field and starts to descend, it’s just falling out of the sky right down toward me!

 

As it’s coming down you could hear it,  it’s literally sizzling like bacon! Tsssssssss!

 

Landed juuust over the fence in the black seats bastid!

 

Yankee games used to be dope!

 

 

"Boston sucks."  LOL.  I had the tee shirt!

[bscinstnct]

14 hours ago, Soloman1 said:

saw a video of a guy who worked at tesla right out of college (business degree) and was a salaried production supervisor after 5 years. he had a 1.5 hr commute each way, starting at 4:30 am every day, because he couldn't afford to live closer. was sent an email that he was laid off while on the way to work. locked out; couldn't collect his stuff.

 

he's going to live in his tesla. he was a company man who bought one. he got up at 4am and home late at night. he's sick of the world.

 

He got a job already! 
 

GNC store manager. He’s a bodybuilder it seems so he can save a fortune in protein powder! 🤣

 

These “ex-Teslas, ex-Google etc” folks have an advantage since companies know they typically very solid.

 

 

He may have been able to do better but possibly didn’t want to be out of work. 

Edited May 4 by bscinstnct

[braincramp52]

9 hours ago, Soloman1 said:

i’m exhausted. all the gravel in my front and back yard grew up like a wheat field from so much rain we had. never had this happen before. had to use one of those horseshoe thingies to scrape it all out, rake it and bag it.

 

worn out watching the kid i hired do it. took him 5 hours, but he did a great job.

 

think i’ll take a nap.

Next time go golfing instead of watching. You'll feel better. I'm gonna need days to recover from watching the roofers that were here for 4 days doing our roof.