Blake Clark

That is exactly how I feel about it. An older brother by two years to stay close to her, and the oldest brother to them both to keep them in line.

Hvytrkmech

Yeah my Iphone with greasy fingers all over it.

Hvytrkmech

Evening gents. Glad all are well and resting Blake. 7 kids in my family, 5 boys and 2 girls me being the oldest. I looked out for all of them till my mid teens then I wound up beating up my brothers more than anyone else.

Totallyrad

Nice to have some time to be back. Got the word yesterday we're leaving a day early to go back to NE, oh well.

Hahahahahahaha... Wait for it.

BTW, now might be a good time to tell you about the three words a parent should learn when raising kids.




Never say never!

Blake Clark

I hear ya Tim. I gave my brother hell for years. Made him tough, or so I would like to think so. He may have been that way all along. But woe the fool who tried to mess with him, or my sister. I was the oldest, and reserved the sole right to be mean to them.

Blake Clark

You are wise beyond your years.




However many centuries that may be......

chaikwa

Morning.

Late.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th:

1678 - American Indians sold the Bronx to Jonas Bronck for 400 beads.

1790 - The Columbia returned to Boston Harbor after a three-year voyage. It was the first ship to carry the American flag around the world.

1831 - The first steam locomotive began its first trip between Schenectady and Albany, NY.

1842 - The U.S. and Canada signed the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which solved a border dispute.

1848 - Martin Van Buren was nominated for president by the Free-Soil Party in Buffalo, NY.

1854 - "Walden" was published by Henry David Thoreau.

1859 - The escalator was patented by Nathan Ames.

1892 - Thomas Edison received a patent for a two-way telegraph.

1910 - A.J. Fisher received a patent for the electric washing machine.

1944 - The Forest Service and Wartime Advertising Council created "Smokey Bear."

1945 - The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. The bombing came three days after the bombing of Hiroshima. About 74,000 people were killed. Japan surrendered August 14.

1945 - The first network television broadcast occurred in Washington, DC. The program announced the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan.

1973 - The U.S. Senate committee investigating the Watergate affair filed suit against President Richard Nixon.

1974 - U.S. PresidentRichard Nixon formally resigned. Gerald R. Ford took his place, and became the 38th president of the U.S.

1985 - Arthur J. Walker, a retired Navy officer, was found guilty of seven counts of spying for the Soviet Union.

2004 - Trump Hotel and Casion Resorts announced plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Rare does not necessarily mean desirable; Smallpox is rare, but people aren't standing in line to get it.

Coffee might be a little strong... I lost count when spooning it into the basket.

cincydiesel

He's the only person I know born in BC instead of AD.

You lost count because you cant count past 2!!!


Had an interesting morning. As some of you may know, I picked up 2 more horses for the farm, a 10 year old gelding and an 8 year old mare. A 26 year old gelding was left with the farm when we bought it. Apparently the mare has come into heat in the last 24 hours and the 26 year old gelding wasn't gelded until he was 4. Needless to say, I have an old man biting and kicking the tar out of the younger one. I separated them in the pastures and the old man jumped over the fence to get to the other pasture!!! I now have to rotate them in and out of stalls until the mare comes out of heat

Tallguy67

How mant fields apart did you have the horses? Rule around here is at least 2 sets of fences.

Totallyrad

Hahahahahaha. Actually, that advice comes from the LEO side. I can't count the number of times I've made that call to the parents and the response is either "My child would never" or "They're asleep in their room, are you sure you have the right kid?" That was usually followed by yes sir, yes sir, I understand, can I come and get them?

You know I was born in Ohio, not British Columbia.






Oh the joys of a farm.

chaikwa

That doesn't mean what you think it does Rick. 'BC' in his world means 'Before Cincy'.

And this is just the beginning! Wait'll you see the stupid things they'll do!

FiverBob

Afternoon - - - where is everyone - - scarce around here. Coffee is shot - - couldn't even spoon it out - - - I'll drink water. UUHHHH, OK, where is a glass? or cup??? or anything??? OK, I'll use my hand.

Nuther interesting couple of days. Monday Echo gram, then therapy, then paperwork. Tuesday, therapy and one doctor. Wednesday, bone density test and blood work. Today, therapy, another doctor plus MRI on shoulder. Tomorrow - - - HORRAY - - NUTTIN.
Next Monday, therapy, then shoulder doc. Tuesday back doc and tum tum doc. Wednesday, more MRI, Thurs therapy. Then, the next week - - oh my goodness, there is nothing on the calendar except up in the big bird on Friday. Wow, something wrong. ........... Myabe they will figure all this crap out and get me put back together so I will work right without setting codes. LOL

OK, fresh coffee is done - - grabbing one and out of here to celebrate nothing to do for tomorrow - - WOW.

Bob

ps: think I need to change my name to Scotty with all his problems.

Totallyrad

One thing is for sure, you'll never have to worry about the kids getting mired in a giant mud pit or falling into a sink hole or mine shaft as long as you have horses around. They seem to be able to sniff those things out pretty well.

Bob, I guess as long as your LEGGS are up to the challenge you're good to go.

Evening all.

chaikwa

Morning all.

Giant paper mill fire a mile or so down the street this morning. Judging by the size of the place, I'd say it's gonna be a loooooong weekend for a few of the fire departments around here.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH:

1821 - Missouri became the 24th state to join the Union.

1846 - The Smithsonian Institution was chartered by the U.S. Congress. The "Nation's Attic" was made possible by $500,000 given by scientist Joseph Smithson.

1859 - In Boston, MA, the first milk inspectors were appointed.

1885 - The first electric streetcar, to be used commercially, was operated in Baltimore, MD, by Leo Daft.

1921 - Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio.

1927 - Mount Rushmore was formally dedicated. The individual faces of the presidents were dedicated later. *

1944 - U.S. forces defeated the remaining Japanese resistance on Guam.

1945 - The day after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan announced they would surrender. The only condition was that the status of Emperor Hirohito would remain unchanged.

1947 - William Odom completed an around-the-world flight. He set the solo record by completing the flight in 73 hours and 5 minutes.

1949 - In the U.S., the National Military Establishment had its name changed to the Department of Defense.

1954 - Construction began on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

1965 - In Austin, TX, a fire burned part of the 20th floor of the 27-story University of Texas main building. A collection that contained items once owned by escape artist Harry Houdini and circus magnate P. T. Barnum were damaged by smoke and water.

1988 - U.S. President Reagan signed a measure that provided $20,000 payments to Japanese-Americans who were interned by the U.S. government during World War II.

1993 - A massive deficit-reduction bill was signed into law by U.S. President Bill Clinton.

1994 - U.S. President Clinton claimed presidential immunity when he asked a federal judge to dismiss, at least for the time being, a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Corbin Jones.

1995 - Norma McCorvey, "Jane Roe" of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, announced that she had joined the anti-abortion group Operation Rescue.

* Ever wonder what's on the back-side of Mount Rushmore?





THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.

Coffee's ready for your enjoyment!

Totallyrad

Did something similar flying from Denver last week. When I got to the TSA desk and presented my license I told the guy it was a brand new, never looked at before license and asked him how the state did. His response was "we'll see". I said I thought the picture was a great likeness of me and they even got the back of my head, just flip it over. He did and the next 6 people in line giggled. When the TSA guy realized he'd been had he did also.

Morning all.