chaikwa

What are you trying to do, commit slow suicide?



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15th:

1877 - Thomas Edison wrote to the president of the Telegraph Company in Pittsburgh, PA. The letter stated that the word, "hello" would be a more appropriate greeting than "ahoy" when answering the telephone.

1911 - The product Crisco was introduced by Procter & Gamble Company.

1914 - The Panama Canal was officially opened to commercial traffic as an American ship sailed from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.

1918 - Diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Russia were severed.

1935 - Will Rogers and Wiley Post were killed in an airplane crash in near Point Barrow, AK.

1943 - Because of his special talent to use food scraps in both unusual and appetizing recipes, the U.S. War Department awarded Sgt. Edward Dzuba the Legion of Merit.

1944 - The Allied forces of World War II landed in southern France.

1945 - The Allies proclaimed V-J Day a day after Japan agreed to surrender unconditionally.

1947 - India became independent from Britain and was divided into the countries of India and Pakistan. India had been under British rule for about 200 years.

1961 - East German workers began construction of the Berlin Wall.

1971 - U.S. President Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, rents and prices.

1992 - Vietnam blamed Hollywood for creating the "myth" concerning the issue of U.S. servicemen still being held prisoner in Indochina.

1994 - The U.S. Social Security Administration became an independent government agency. It had been a part of the Department of Health and Human Services agency.

1997 - The U.S. Justice Department decided not to prosecute FBI officials in connection with the deadly 1992 Ruby Ridge siege in Idaho. The investigation dealt with an alleged cover-up.

2000 - A group of 100 people from North Korea arrived in South Korea for temporary reunions with relatives they had not seen for half a century. Also, a group of 100 South Koreans visited the North.

2001 - Astronomers announced the discovery of the first solar system outside our own. They had discovered two planets orbiting a star in the Big Dipper.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
How can it be that a surgeon operates, but when you dial the operator they know nothing about performing a surgery?

Cffee & ph00 are ready if you dare.

FiverBob

Wow, busy day. ...........

Nope, Bobby slept solid until 5:45 this morning - - it was kinda nice - - try it again sometime. Been out cleaning up garage some so I could get into my storage cabs and get the fertilizer. Went out and fertilized all plants except the palms. Going to grab some lunch now.

Hmm, lots of ph00 in there, no traffic - - ..............

Bob

Tallguy67

I stopped in ealier but no one was here and the toilet paper was hanging under the roller instead of over the roller so I left......

Justwannabeme

well, agree with ya Fiverbobo, time to do one project today-can veggies.
done with that, garden has been good. watching animals and insects prepare for a cold winter now. not a good sign...

helped hubby re-check an attic power vent on apt roof, second stupid motor went and we don't know why. no sign of burn out, short, ect. made in china though.....

played with tenants' dogs, good belly scratch and a nice cheese snack for 'em. tenant might have gotten the hint she smokes too much indoors, after installing power vents. she's keeping a window open for some fresh air in there, at least I can hope ...

nice to just do some simple stuff, a lot going on but nice to ignore it today..ahhh!

Bark

Nope. The beer: just trying to lose a little weight and making sure I don't go back to old habits (one beer good--12 beers better).
As far as the cigars go, I was buying one six months ago, they didnt have my brand, before I knew it I almost bought some cigarettes.
I swear, the devil must live in a pack of Marlboro's because I could hear him saying "go ahead, one wont kill you".

Overcast day here. I have to fix the end of a hose. Some idiot left it in the driveway and a moron ran over it.
Wish I could blame it on my wife.
~

j_martin

You shouldn't be calling people names, especially yourself.

Totallyrad

Heat in the attic probably. try putting it in the freezer for a few hours and see if it runs.

Evening folks.

Tallguy67

Here is another rule, martinis are like ladies mammary glands (keeping it G-rated). One is never enough and three are too many....

Red3quarter

Hey Heidi! Thanks, This week the menu is pretty plain because the wife and I are busy but I'll have some good stuff posted soon. I got a few more pics to post soon too.




Yeah, it use to be call taking the dragon out so it can go Poop.

You can never have too many mammary's around. One isn't enough, two are fine, three or more are comfort.



Evening DTR. Wife had friends over tonight so I have to adjust the dinner menu. We ended up grilling some burgers tonight, good but not as good as my pork chops would have been.

Got awarded a bid for a new postition at work today. Job is in plant operations in the FGD Dept (Flue Gas Desulphurization).The job is called FGD operator and it involves the filtration of the emissions coming from the boilers. Pays very well and the schedule is 4 days on and 4 off. I'm gonna stop at that dept tomorrow during work and find out more about the job before i accept or reject it. Something to consider.

Bark

Funny how certain things stand out.
I didnt even notice that Rick or Martin had posted.

chaikwa

Can veggies... WHAT? I assume they can do very little other than just sit there, but you need to be more specific when you ask a question like that. For example; Can veggies attack you in the middle of the night? Or; Can veggies do better in the Olympics than humans? Or; Can veggies actually taste like chocolate if you add enough sugar to them? That kinda thing.

You're welcome!

I'm glad you added that last sentence. I almost thought I was gonna have to give your wife a call to alert her of your... uh... I mean DIVERT HER ATTENTION so she wouldn't notice your indiscretion! Yeah, that's it!

You're doing very well there by the sounds of it. Good to hear, congrats!

Oh yeah, I forgot... MATT!

Evening all.

Red3quarter

Thanks SCOTT, haven't taken the job yet but from what i have been told its a good job and yes i will be the one making the power plant farts smell better!

chaikwa

Well in MY book, it doesn't matter if you take it or not. Just to have earned the opportunity to bid on it is pretty good!

Power plant farts? Did I say that?

Lary Ellis (Top)

Congratulations Matt!

You deserve it

Justwannabeme

and...you're serious.

[QUOTE=Red3quarter;3125846]Got awarded a bid for a new postition at work today. Job is in plant operations in the FGD Dept (Flue Gas Desulphurization).

ahhh, used to be FNG.....old army term....less money too.

you know you're loved...just not tonight. kidding, glad to hear you R still U.

canned veggies, did other stuff I said I was ignoring. grilled sweet sausage, corn, peppers onions and tomaterz, fresh rolls. even had a fake magarita (bud malt stuff) motorcycle ride (passenger hic) to search for a part. hot tub shooting star watch got interesting when army helicopter zoomed low. we probably looked like a meth lab on their FLIR.

must be on alaska time as I can't sleep despite the perfect day....rrrgh

can't wait to hear from T rad engineer on that fix.