Forum: General Discussion
07-06-2012, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 22,708
Re: New spin on a 'Car' thread
1965 - Rambler 660 Classic (Wagon)
1965 - Chevy Impala (2 Door)
1972 - Ford LTD
1977 - Plymouth Volare
1977 - GMC Sierra (PU)
1983 - Ford Econoline Van
1990 - Ford Econoline Van (First New...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-03-2012, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Re: Almost a million homes without power tonight.
Well we went 94 hours without the power - just came back on tonight.
You know when I installed the generator my wife *****ed and moaned over the cost and "did we really need one." After this I...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-02-2012, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
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Forum: General Discussion
06-30-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Re: Almost a million homes without power tonight.
Had 4 deaths so far, two local to me within a few miles. The storm they say has cooled things a tad - only going to be 101 instead of more.
Trees down, house parts and trash everywhere. I only...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-29-2012, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,621
Almost a million homes without power tonight.
That's according to the news channel. Hellish storm came through and our area has been without power for over an hour and a half now. Over 500,000 in Northern Virginia. They are saying it could be...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-29-2012, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,959
Re: Skunks in my yard! What to do
Actually - skunks rank right at the top along with raccoons on the list for rabid animals here on the east coast to include New York City.
Several years ago had a rabid raccoon at my house here. ...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-25-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 35,622
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Forum: General Discussion
06-18-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,902
Re: What Did You Do For Fathers Day???
Can't call my Dad anymore but did think about him a lot.
Since we are a family of bowlers - we went bowling for a few friendly games, my two daughters, wife, adopted dad and a friend who is a new...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-06-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,597
Re: RIP Ray Bradbury
On my bookcase are two extremely worn out paperback books from my grade school years: Fahrenheit 451 and the Martian Chronicles. I suppose I have read every book by him. He always has been and will...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-31-2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,596
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Forum: General Discussion
05-22-2012, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 10,188
Re: Car question
I'm going to suggest something in a little different direction: Ford Edge. Don't sell it short without looking at it.
My daughter bought a used 2007 fully loaded for about 15K. It meets or...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-21-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,254
Re: Hey!! Long time no write
Every time I see the "What are you reading" thread I think about you. Glad to see you are still hanging in there. Hopefully Lynn is in recovery mode and doing well.
Ron
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Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2012, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,351
Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read
I just got released from being in the hospital since Saturday. Apparently I collapsed while out celebrating with others for my daughters 21st birthday. Seems I have pneumonia, dehydration,...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
05-12-2012, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 16,604
Re: Random Question About Lighters
Unless you can get a hold of an old one. I have one from back in the 80's. A couple of years ago it finally quit working and I sent it in for repairs. They repaired and cleaned it at no charge...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
05-12-2012, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 16,604
Re: Random Question About Lighters
I will loudly second this. I got mine from Pete and it stays on my desk which means it gets used 20 to 30 times a day. Flawless is the first word followed by functional with it's dual use set up of...
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Forum: Wine, Beer, and Spirits
05-08-2012, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 563
Views: 775,505
Re: nice rums?
Sea Wynde - 92 proof pot still rum.
So on Saturday Dave (N3UKA) was over for my daughters 21st birthday and brought along a bottle of Sea Wynde that he picked up and hadn't had before (while I...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-08-2012, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,307
Re: construction question ( cement)
Cement is an ingredient (binder) in concrete. Sand, gravel (stone) and cement is what makes up concrete. Cement is really not meant to be used by itself.
Your best bet is to grab a few bags of...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2012, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 3,166
Views: 952,903
Re: What are you reading?
After reading "Run" by Blake Crouch I have moved onto more of his works. Recently I finished "Snowbound" and then "Desert Places". Ten minutes ago I just finish "Locked Doors" and read the intro to...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-30-2012, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,850
Re: Social Networking, Do You?
What he said.
I only use Facebook. We will see how long it takes them to force me over to the new timeline format. But I have a feeling resistance is futile.
One good note is that I was able...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2012, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,010
Okay Officer, lets start from the beginning -
. . . actually you can make up your own caption to this picture. The is a picture of my nephew Chase (the LEO in the photo) that my niece took. I just can't stop laughing at it so I thought I'd...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-27-2012, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,653
Re: Any Physical Therapists?
Thanks for the reply Todd. Had I of gone and reported it to the insurance company back when it happened then they would have paid for a PT with no problems.
But you know - it's just one of them...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-26-2012, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,653
Any Physical Therapists?
Looking to see if we have any physical therapists on board here that could recommend some exercises to help with a torn tendon in my right elbow.
The injury actually happened at the end of last...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-20-2012, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,569
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Forum: General Discussion
04-20-2012, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,569
Need Help - Need a Telescope
Need some help here finding a telescope for my daughters 21st birthday in about two weeks.
I know next to nothing about them and have been trying to read up on them. I do know that she wants the...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 17,213
Re: 911 call that went bad.
Exactly. And this poor dog was an Australian Cattle Dog - which for those of us who have been fortunate enough to own one, they have some of if not the sharpest teeth around.
I'm sure that...
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