DTR Christmas Breakroom: Don’t drink the coffee until it thins out!
12-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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Push madhat too far, end up with bent head.
Dont know why he is so much fun to taunt. Its either because he's a nice guy or because he's far away. Gotta watch it though, I have to get by him on my way to Quartsite.
12-20-2010, 10:23 PM
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Evenin' all!
I work with a big retired Marine and several of us like to " poke the polar bear" on a regular basis. We all know that one of the time the bear is gonna poke back..... It's still fun to poke the bear in the mean time....
Headed out to a friends place here in a bit to watch the eclipse. We'll see if the cloud cover cooperates. And it's -30*...... might need a jacket......
Headed out to a friends place here in a bit to watch the eclipse. We'll see if the cloud cover cooperates. And it's -30*...... might need a jacket......
12-20-2010, 10:37 PM
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Evenin' all!
I work with a big retired Marine and several of us like to " poke the polar bear" on a regular basis. We all know that one of the time the bear is gonna poke back..... It's still fun to poke the bear in the mean time....
Headed out to a friends place here in a bit to watch the eclipse. We'll see if the cloud cover cooperates. And it's -30*...... might need a jacket......
I work with a big retired Marine and several of us like to " poke the polar bear" on a regular basis. We all know that one of the time the bear is gonna poke back..... It's still fun to poke the bear in the mean time....
Headed out to a friends place here in a bit to watch the eclipse. We'll see if the cloud cover cooperates. And it's -30*...... might need a jacket......
Evenin, friends. I don't think I'm gonna stay up for the eclipse...
12-21-2010, 02:03 AM
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Stayed out and watched the eclipse tonight. Pretty cool. Both in effect and tempeture wise. -29*. Perfect for moon gazing.
12-21-2010, 06:08 AM
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Our temp went up to 19f and it stayed really clear. Had 12 people, a bonfire, fire works, moose dogs, shrimp, jalapeño cheese dip and cheese cake. It was excellent. Just now got rid of the last people (4 of them have to be at work in a few hours) and I am beat. Great evening.
12-21-2010, 07:04 AM
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Mornin' all
Today is Tuesday, December 21st. Only 3 days & 16 hours to go!
On this day in 1620 - The "Mayflower", and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.
1898 - Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discovered the radioactive element radium.
1913 - The "New York World" Sunday edition included a crossword puzzle as an added feature of the "Fun" supplement. It was the first crossword puzzle to be published.
1937 - Walt Disney debuted the first, full-length, animated feature in Hollywood, CA. The movie was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
1944 - Horse racing was banned in the United States until after the end of World War II.
1945 - U.S. Gen. George S. Patton died in Heidelberg, Germany, of injuries from a car accident.
1978 - Police in Des Plaines, IL, arrested John W. Gacy Jr. and began unearthing the remains of 33 men and boys that Gacy was later convicted of killing.
1988 - 270 people were killed when Pan Am Boeing 747 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, due to a terrorist attack.
1990 - In a German television interview, Saddam Hussein declared that he would not withdraw from Kuwait by the UN deadline.
1991 - Eleven of the 12 former Soviet republics proclaimed the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
1998 - The first vaccine for Lyme disease was approved.
2001 - The Islamic militant group Hamas released a statement that said it was suspending suicide bombings and mortar attacks in Israel.
2002 - Larry Mayes was released after spending 21 years in prison for a rape that maintained that he never committed. He was the 100th person in the U.S. to be released after DNA tests were performed.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
I bet I could put anything here and no one would ever notice.
Off to the dentist at 0900 to have one yanked. I love having teeth yanked!
Coffee and ph00 are ready. It's the good stuff, watch out!
Today is Tuesday, December 21st. Only 3 days & 16 hours to go!
On this day in 1620 - The "Mayflower", and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.
1898 - Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discovered the radioactive element radium.
1913 - The "New York World" Sunday edition included a crossword puzzle as an added feature of the "Fun" supplement. It was the first crossword puzzle to be published.
1937 - Walt Disney debuted the first, full-length, animated feature in Hollywood, CA. The movie was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
1944 - Horse racing was banned in the United States until after the end of World War II.
1945 - U.S. Gen. George S. Patton died in Heidelberg, Germany, of injuries from a car accident.
1978 - Police in Des Plaines, IL, arrested John W. Gacy Jr. and began unearthing the remains of 33 men and boys that Gacy was later convicted of killing.
1988 - 270 people were killed when Pan Am Boeing 747 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, due to a terrorist attack.
1990 - In a German television interview, Saddam Hussein declared that he would not withdraw from Kuwait by the UN deadline.
1991 - Eleven of the 12 former Soviet republics proclaimed the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
1998 - The first vaccine for Lyme disease was approved.
2001 - The Islamic militant group Hamas released a statement that said it was suspending suicide bombings and mortar attacks in Israel.
2002 - Larry Mayes was released after spending 21 years in prison for a rape that maintained that he never committed. He was the 100th person in the U.S. to be released after DNA tests were performed.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
I bet I could put anything here and no one would ever notice.
Off to the dentist at 0900 to have one yanked. I love having teeth yanked!
Coffee and ph00 are ready. It's the good stuff, watch out!
12-21-2010, 07:55 AM
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Mornin.
Didn't see the eclipse last night, too much cloud cover.
More great news at work today. Frikin Marines!!!
On this day in 1620 - The "Mayflower", and its passengers, pilgrims from England, and sasscottwatch landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.
More great news at work today. Frikin Marines!!!
12-21-2010, 07:58 AM
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Morning, coffees good. Had to step around a lot of DNA evidence when I came in. Looks like a Marine's been through here...
12-21-2010, 08:07 AM
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Muted one day, Banned the next....... Ah the life of a DTR 1%'er
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12-21-2010, 08:11 AM
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You can follow the timeline. I only put them up when you bring them up.
. And I used to make my living by being observant.Same woman in charge.
Morning all. Got an email from Heidi this morning, she's still kicking.
12-21-2010, 08:24 AM
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I wish I was as fine, as those who work the pipeline!
Mornin all.
Missed the darn eclipse last night. Woke up at midnight and it was snowing. The night crew told me that it cleared up just in time to watch it.
Missed the darn eclipse last night. Woke up at midnight and it was snowing. The night crew told me that it cleared up just in time to watch it.
12-21-2010, 08:46 AM
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Subject: The Old Man
THE OLD MAN
As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart of groceries towards my car, I saw an old man with the hood of his car up and a lady sitting inside the car, with the door open.
The old man was looking at the engine. I put my groceries away in my car, and continued to watch the old gentleman from about twenty five feet away.
I saw a young man in his early twenties with a grocery bag in his arm walking towards the old man. The old gentleman saw him coming too, and took a few steps towards him.
I saw the old gentleman point to his open hood and say something. The young man put his grocery bag into what looked like a brand new Cadillac Escalade. He then turned back to the old man. I heard him yell at the old gentleman saying:
'You shouldn't even be allowed to drive a car at your age.' And then with a wave of his hand, he got in his car and peeled rubber out of the parking lot.
I saw the old gentleman pull out his handkerchief, and mop his brow as he went back to his car and again looked at the engine.
He then went to his wife and spoke with her; he appeared to tell her it would be okay. I had seen enough, and I approached the old man. He saw me coming and stood straight, and as I got near him I said, 'Looks like you're having a problem.'
He smiled sheepishly, and quietly nodded his head. I looked under the hood myself, and knew that whatever the problem was, it was beyond me. Looking around, I saw a gas station up the road, and I told the old man that I would be right back. I drove to the station and went I inside. I saw three attendants working on cars. I approached one of them, and related the problem the old man had with his car. I offered to pay them if they could follow me back down and help him.
The old man had pushed the heavy car under the shade of a tree and appeared to be comforting his wife When he saw us he straightened up and thanked me for my help. As the mechanics diagnosed the problem (overheated engine), I spoke with the old gentleman.
When I shook hands with him earlier, he had noticed my Marine Corps ring and had commented about it, telling me that he had been a Marine too. I nodded and asked the usual question, 'What outfit did you serve with?'
He had mentioned that he served with the first Marine Division at Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal ...
He had hit all the big ones and retired from the Corps after the war was over. As we talked we heard the car engine come on and saw the mechanics lower the hood. They came over to us as the old man reached for his wallet, but was stopped by me. I told him I would just put the bill on my AAA card.
He still reached for the wallet and handed me a card that I assumed had his name and address on it and I stuck it in my pocket. We all shook hands all around again, and I said my goodbye's to his wife.
I then told the two mechanics that I would follow them back up to the station. Once at the station, I told them that they had interrupted their own jobs to come along with me and help the old man. I said I wanted to pay for the help, but they refused to charge me
One of them pulled out a card from his pocket, looking exactly like the card the old man had given to me. Both of the men told me then that they were Marine Corps Reserves. Once again we shook hands all around and as I was leaving, one of them told me I should look at the card the old man had given to me. I said I would and drove off.
For some reason I had gone about two blocks, when I pulled over and took the card out of my pocket and looked at it for a long, long time. The name of the old gentleman was on the card in golden leaf and under his name was written: 'Congressional Medal of Honor Society.'
I sat there motionless, looking at the card and reading it over and over. I looked up from the card and smiled to no one but myself and marveled that on this day, four Marines had all come together because one of us needed help. He was an old man all right, but it felt good to have stood next to greatness and courage, and an honor to have been in his presence. Remember, OLD men like him gave you FREEDOM for America . Thanks to those who served and still serve, and to all of those who supported them, and who continue to support them.
America is not at war. The U.S. Military is at war. America is at the Mall. If you don't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!
Remember, Freedom isn't Free. Thousands have paid the price, so that you can enjoy what you have today.
LET'S DO THIS: JUST 19 WORDS:
GOD OUR FATHER, WALK THROUGH MY HOUSE AND TAKE AWAY ALL MY WORRIES; AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND HEAL MY FAMILY; AND PLEASE PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS, AND WATCH OVER OUR TROOPS, WHO ARE DEFENDING THOSE FREEDOMS. AMEN
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
CLAUDE
KD8NXN
THE OLD MAN
As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart of groceries towards my car, I saw an old man with the hood of his car up and a lady sitting inside the car, with the door open.
The old man was looking at the engine. I put my groceries away in my car, and continued to watch the old gentleman from about twenty five feet away.
I saw a young man in his early twenties with a grocery bag in his arm walking towards the old man. The old gentleman saw him coming too, and took a few steps towards him.
I saw the old gentleman point to his open hood and say something. The young man put his grocery bag into what looked like a brand new Cadillac Escalade. He then turned back to the old man. I heard him yell at the old gentleman saying:
'You shouldn't even be allowed to drive a car at your age.' And then with a wave of his hand, he got in his car and peeled rubber out of the parking lot.
I saw the old gentleman pull out his handkerchief, and mop his brow as he went back to his car and again looked at the engine.
He then went to his wife and spoke with her; he appeared to tell her it would be okay. I had seen enough, and I approached the old man. He saw me coming and stood straight, and as I got near him I said, 'Looks like you're having a problem.'
He smiled sheepishly, and quietly nodded his head. I looked under the hood myself, and knew that whatever the problem was, it was beyond me. Looking around, I saw a gas station up the road, and I told the old man that I would be right back. I drove to the station and went I inside. I saw three attendants working on cars. I approached one of them, and related the problem the old man had with his car. I offered to pay them if they could follow me back down and help him.
The old man had pushed the heavy car under the shade of a tree and appeared to be comforting his wife When he saw us he straightened up and thanked me for my help. As the mechanics diagnosed the problem (overheated engine), I spoke with the old gentleman.
When I shook hands with him earlier, he had noticed my Marine Corps ring and had commented about it, telling me that he had been a Marine too. I nodded and asked the usual question, 'What outfit did you serve with?'
He had mentioned that he served with the first Marine Division at Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal ...
He had hit all the big ones and retired from the Corps after the war was over. As we talked we heard the car engine come on and saw the mechanics lower the hood. They came over to us as the old man reached for his wallet, but was stopped by me. I told him I would just put the bill on my AAA card.
He still reached for the wallet and handed me a card that I assumed had his name and address on it and I stuck it in my pocket. We all shook hands all around again, and I said my goodbye's to his wife.
I then told the two mechanics that I would follow them back up to the station. Once at the station, I told them that they had interrupted their own jobs to come along with me and help the old man. I said I wanted to pay for the help, but they refused to charge me
One of them pulled out a card from his pocket, looking exactly like the card the old man had given to me. Both of the men told me then that they were Marine Corps Reserves. Once again we shook hands all around and as I was leaving, one of them told me I should look at the card the old man had given to me. I said I would and drove off.
For some reason I had gone about two blocks, when I pulled over and took the card out of my pocket and looked at it for a long, long time. The name of the old gentleman was on the card in golden leaf and under his name was written: 'Congressional Medal of Honor Society.'
I sat there motionless, looking at the card and reading it over and over. I looked up from the card and smiled to no one but myself and marveled that on this day, four Marines had all come together because one of us needed help. He was an old man all right, but it felt good to have stood next to greatness and courage, and an honor to have been in his presence. Remember, OLD men like him gave you FREEDOM for America . Thanks to those who served and still serve, and to all of those who supported them, and who continue to support them.
America is not at war. The U.S. Military is at war. America is at the Mall. If you don't stand behind our troops, PLEASE feel free to stand in front of them!
Remember, Freedom isn't Free. Thousands have paid the price, so that you can enjoy what you have today.
LET'S DO THIS: JUST 19 WORDS:
GOD OUR FATHER, WALK THROUGH MY HOUSE AND TAKE AWAY ALL MY WORRIES; AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND HEAL MY FAMILY; AND PLEASE PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS, AND WATCH OVER OUR TROOPS, WHO ARE DEFENDING THOSE FREEDOMS. AMEN
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
CLAUDE
KD8NXN
12-21-2010, 08:48 AM
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Maybe. I don't know if I'll be a sellout and let them call me a drill sergeant...
MARINES!!!! Idiots...
If you guys have not seen terminal lance, he has some pretty good stuff. You may not get it because it's Marine Grunt humor, and some of it is R rated, but I laugh my rear off at most of them...
12-21-2010, 10:00 AM
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Mornin' all!
-20*'or so here just north of North Pole. Looks like it's gonna stay that way for the next week or so.
I see the Janistrator is having self esteem issues....
-20*'or so here just north of North Pole. Looks like it's gonna stay that way for the next week or so.
I see the Janistrator is having self esteem issues....