Oh har-dee-har-har. He's gonna have my numba awright... my numba 10 right in the... um, nevermind. I don't wanna wreck my friendly reputation by coming right out and saying it!

Pssst, Josh... here's a helpful hint; DOGS hafta go outside, people use that room with the big magical bowl of water that makes things disappear!

Giving kids fire truck rides today, annual spring thing. The public pre-school program here has 3 autistic kids in it this year, and 4 more registered to start in the fall. Sarcasm aside for a moment; what's up with this? Are we getting better at recognizing things such as this or are there really more kids affected by it? We've already seen a dramatic increase in the last few years in the amount of kids with serious allergies and other respiratory conditions, and now the incidences of autism seem to be rising. Maybe just because of the fact there are more kids now than ever, we see more of them with problems? Just wondering what view(s) the rest of you might have.

Ok, sarcasm re-engaged.

chaikwa.

 

GEESH- IT WILL BE NICE WHEN I GET TIME TO FIX MY CUMPUTER-
THIS USING THE WIFES PUTER IS A PAIN- HAVE TO PUT HER STUFF DOWN AND TAKES ME FOR -EVER TO CATCH UP ON MY READING.
GETTING A LOT OF OTHER THINGS DONE THOUGH- MISS TALKING WITH YOU -ALL THOUGH.
WELL I GUESS IDE BETTER GET OFF HERE AND BACK TO THE GRIND- LOTS TO DO.
HEIDI WHAT DATE ARE YOU THINKING ?
DON WHATS UP YOUR WAY ?
OK ON THE RUN
CLAUDE -ONCE IN A GERAT WHILE SITTING ON MY SAC-O-SEEDS
DRINKING A HOT TEA
12:30 LAST NIGHT HAD TO GO OUT AND WORK ON IRRAGATION SYSTEM
LIKE I SAID RUNNING

 

Finally found 2 morels last night. 1 black starting to go downhill, one white comeing up. Hopefully some more pop this week. Frost got my new blueberry plants.

 

Here's some pics of the new box. In the process of moving everything. I might need two boxes if I want to keep it all neat Too much stuff.

 

Thanks Chaikwa! Tea is good today!


The first time I saw one, I was in awe. The power they make is very impressive. I love doing the tear down and rebuilds of them, They're very easy to work on because of the size of the parts. It's really cool to see one that's had a catostrophic failure. I think thats where the phrase fubar comes from.

 

'Course it is... I made it with the same recipe I use for the coffee!

Nice lookin' box Josh! You can bring the old one up to Michigan at your earliest convenience!

FINALLY we have some decent activity in here! As a reward, you'll find a fresh... well, 'NEW' at least, pot of coffee all ready and waitin' for ya!

chaikwa.

 

Nope.
Ever seen the engines inside the navy ships? One of my HS teachers was in the navy, and he showed us pictures of him standing up were the crankshaft was suposed to be in one of them... they burnt a piston and had to pull it out... he was 6'2" or so... Amazing...

Another day at work. Nuff said.

Josh, nice TB. Makes me envy ya...

Goin to wash the truck, I think. Got Unit PT tomorrow, so no beer for me.
Went on a little stroll when I got home tonight, too....

See ya'll later.

 

Late afternoon everyone.

Thanks chaikwa, I'll bring it up shortly, next time I make it around that part of the country.

Mark, no reason to envy me, I think the envy should be going the opposite direction.

Cleaned my room up real good this afternoon. Got a bunch of clothes and shoes to donate, so I'm about to go up to the little donation box thingy they have by the grocery store. Gotta put #2 in the truck as well. That's about it around here. Been tired today. Doing stuff, but not enough apparently.

Ah well. Take care everyone. Have a good evening with your families!

 

saw $4.69 and $4.45 riding around upstate new york.

planning a surprise visit tomorrow, so keep your toolboxes locked up tight....

 

Yeah I've seen the inside of a naval ship. Some of the power plants in those make the loco engines look tiny. The EMD diesel engines I work on are used in some of the navys smaller ships. At least they use to be, they probably have a more up to date engine now.

 

just did a retro fit of new desk, computer flat screen monitor and wireless printer. cleaned out personal files (filled a trash can) and have to send out EBay sales items.

gas is high but the temp is in the 40s with a 30mph steady wind.windchill is 11 degrees farenheight. doctor stuff as usual, WAS going to be watchful lumberjack tomorrow but will have to see what is planned for 04CTD roamings. phone calls and computer stuff heating up with new job. not used to that, getting grumpy like the janitor....oh my!

MADHAT: Mark I saw a mug that had printed on it "the man, the myth, and the legend" that was Chaikwa's new title request. at least he feels better about being the janitor. good work! Everyone else , play along.

where has ChrisR been? T rad too for that matter....we miss you's guyz!!

still have about three or four projects to do, just have to get down and knock them off.

JBark- nice tool box man. a picture of my barn would make you laugh (three full tool boxes and a 12 foot wall rack, tools still cover the work bench) doesn't mean it is organized but I know where stuff is......
CHAIKWA! I guess i'll bring this 'indestructable' one up June 6-8th when I get to Michigan. Claude June 6-to 8th weekend. let me know if you need anything from here.....Ljobb! oh working man! again , have to say a big THANK YOU for the syrup! went on fresh biscuits with maple sausage. bro in law offered to keep th ejar, was not happening. love to you and yours!

 

I'm right their with ya Heidi. tools in the box of the pickup, all over the bench at the house, around the garage, out back, in the barn. Everywhere. I know where everything is and that's all that matters to me

 

Evening

Josh nice tool box hope it does you well. Looks like it will be neat and tidy once your done.

Heidi glad your bro in law liked it. Hope the bushes produce like they did last year. Love home made stuff like that in the middle of the winter. Your weather seems a little cool for this time of year???

Scott one reason I think there is more incidents of allergies etc. is because of antibiotics. Every time a child gets a sniffle the parents take them to a doctor. The parents expect the doc to do something (because their paying big $$$) so they prescribe antibiotics even if it's viral. As for some of the other I think they are just getting better at diagnosing maybe. Not sure.

Redleg we have lots of shroooms growing and would like to use them but can't tell the good ones from the bad ones. Don't want to poison ourselves. Hmmmm wonder if the mother in law would want to test them out for me??? Hahaha

Better get some shuteye. Birds sure are starting to make a lot of noise in the AM now. Waking me up before the alarm. BTW geese at work have their young ones hatched and are swimming with them. Still ***** of fluff and no real feathers yet. Nighty Night DTR.

 

Evening all. 0800 here. Just got back from my evening PT. Hot as heck out there. Still 101 out. Puts a drag on your running, literally. Need water. Had too big of a supper too before I went out.

Now I'm going to do nothing. Read some more of the book I am currently reading, for like the eigth time, The American Way of War: A History of United States Military Strategy and Policy

It is the standard when it comes to US Military History. Nothing else competes. Read it. Now.

Take care all

Josh

 

finally made it home, hope everyone had a good day.