Red Ring Tupperware Party, Clown Hunting (21)

[Harm]

heaven, because you live there?

[burnet44]

no
Because its Texas
Im lucky to be born here

[Harm]

yes you are. You could have been born in peru and became a goat herder!

[burnet44]

lol
yeah
I thank God daily he let me be a Texan
I am truly grateful and blessed

[Skrim17]

Are you retiring?

[Harm]

JJ is that old?

[Mistabernie]

It's noontime, wish me luck!

[gjl711]

Are you retiring?
Me? No.. New job. Same company but took another assignment that required a relo. So they are moving me. :)

[gjl711]

It's noontime, wish me luck!
Good luck.

[Harm]

Good luck Bernie!

[Woolburr]

Is there such thing as over-prepared?

Nope....shame about forgetting your memory cards. ;)

[Woolburr]

Thats what we have on Mayras bike. Trying to get her comfortable first on those before attempting to transition her to clip in pedals.

I've used rat traps before and they are fine for road cycling. I debated clipless, but one of the stumbling blocks is finding a manufacturer that makes shoes that actually fit. Seems like they think everyone riding has size 11(or smaller) extra narrow feet. Having exceptionally wide feet is a pain, having size 13 or 14 extra wide feet is a nightmare.

No joy on using STRAVA....not available for anything but iPhone and Android.

[Woolburr]

Good luck Bernie.

[burnet44]

good luck to all this weekend
Im on the radio and internet
shooting (a little) and broadcasting baseball on Fridays
www.supercentex.com
it will be the Robinson baseball game

Ill try to shoot from the booth lol

I was able to a little last week

have a good one

Im out

[Lore]

lol... one day I'll get my Trek into the shop & make her something to be proud of :oops: a little rough around the edges... it hides in the corner of the garage when it sees those flashy bikes... but it works none the less ;)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5191/7097137883_fc3a0423e9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorephoto/7097137883/)
Day 110 - Bike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorephoto/7097137883/) by lorephoto (http://www.flickr.com/people/lorephoto/), on Flickr

[Woolburr]

lol... one day I'll get my Trek into the shop & make her something to be proud of :oops: a little rough around the edges... it hides in the corner of the garage when it sees those flashy bikes... but it works none the less ;)



Ooooooooooooooow! Another Trekker! Flashy doesn't make it ride any better. :D

[JWright]

Hey Mel, ever seen anything like this before?

http://blog.cardomain.com/2008/12/17/heres-why-you-should-never-run-over-a-mattress/

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Hey Mel, ever seen anything like this before?

http://blog.cardomain.com/2008/12/17/heres-why-you-should-never-run-over-a-mattress/

:shock: That only had a shimmy?!?!

I find stuff stuck to the bottom side of vehicles all the time, but never a mattress!

[JWright]

Chief! Just for you:

http://www.macworld.com.au/news/scent-of-apple-macbook-pro-fragrance-created-50991/

[gjl711]

Chief! Just for you:

http://www.macworld.com.au/news/scent-of-apple-macbook-pro-fragrance-created-50991/
Really? That's just wrong.

[gjl711]

.. having size 13 or 14 extra wide feet is a nightmare..Or 15. I can squeeze into a 14 if it's wide enough and need a 15 id it's small enough. I'm like a 14.25.

[Skrim17]

JJ are your boys feet equally as huge? My kid has giant feet but isn't as tall as I thought he'd be at this point.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Gee I feel short... I wear men's 8 in running shoes and 7 1/2 in work boots. Which is about a 9 in women's. But women's shoes are almost always too narrow, shopping for dress shoes is a nightmare for me.

[gjl711]

JJ are your boys feet equally as huge? My kid has giant feet but isn't as tall as I thought he'd be at this point.Yup, size 14+ and 6'5".

[Timphoto]

I'm a wide size 13, and so is my son. I stopped growing at 6', but he went on to 6' 4".

[Skrim17]

My kid just turned 11 and wears a mens size 9 to 9.5 depending on the shoe.

[Harm]

You know what they say about about men with big shoes...

[gjl711]

You know what they say about about men with big shoes...
Yup.. they got big socks.

[Harm]

Yup.. they got big socks.

Absolutely!

[Woolburr]

Or 15. I can squeeze into a 14 if it's wide enough and need a 15 id it's small enough. I'm like a 14.25.

Trying to find something wide enough is a nightmare. I wish shoemakers actually measured some real feet.

[Woolburr]

Gee I feel short... I wear men's 8 in running shoes and 7 1/2 in work boots. Which is about a 9 in women's. But women's shoes are almost always too narrow, shopping for dress shoes is a nightmare for me.

You just have to find the "right" store. :lol:

[gjl711]

There are a couple brands that work well for me. I keep buying them over and over. I usually order them online.

[Woolburr]

New Balance sneakers have been pretty good for me. Rockport shoes seem to run pretty good too.

[gjl711]

New Balance sneakers have been pretty good for me. Rockport shoes seem to run pretty good too.
I usually get New Balance as well. The last two pair have been the Merrell barefoot trail shoes. I really like those.

[Skrim17]

love merrells

[Woolburr]

I usually get New Balance as well. The last two pair have been the Merrell barefoot trail shoes. I really like those.

I have looked at those, but wondered about the fit.

[Harm]

I have merrells for hiking, just picked up 2 new pairs of Asics from the marathon expo for running shoes, Adidas or Nike for my footy boots.

[Woolburr]

Also been looking at the New Balance Minimus line.

[Kristy]

hmmmmmm I feel slighty under stature among this group now.....
I barely hit 5'3, but with some good platforms, I can easily be 5'7 or more! :) I love big shoes... something like this reallyl makes me smile... (pun intended with the shoe name.... lol. ;) )
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=58881&np=428_819-706_852

But for work-out shoes, I usually end up with Nike or Asics.... although I really want these simply because I'd love to try the sport of it.... http://www.fitbomb.com/2011/06/reeboks-crossfit-shoes.html

[Woolburr]

You're only a foot short! :lol:

[gjl711]

I have looked at those, but wondered about the fit.
They fit like a glove. It does take a little getting use to. If you like walking barefoot then it's a easy transition.

[JWright]

I must have pretty average feet... My military boots are 10 and my New Balance are 10½.

[Woolburr]

They fit like a glove. It does take a little getting use to. If you like walking barefoot then it's a easy transition.

Most of the time, you will find me in sandals....with as close to being barefoot soles as you can find. I really dislike wearing shoes, but it seems like every time I
go barefoot in the summer....I step on a bee and end up spending my day in the ER....and during the winter, bare footing causes my stupid toes to keep turning blue!

If I am not wearing sandals....these frequently fill the bill. (https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRH76j00AqD5chzK7TyVSfu5HJQtBdac OoSvOJkKZaTy8DmFOP4_A) But they aren't real cool for weddings, funerals and the lot.

[Woolburr]

I must have pretty average feet... My military boots are 10 and my New Balance are 10½.

Consider yourself lucky. Up to size 12, you typically have a pretty good selection. Beyond that, the pickings get considerably slimmer. Never understood why they quit making 1/2 sizes beyond 11 1/2.

[gjl711]

Most of the time, you will find me in sandals....with as close to being barefoot soles as you can find. I really dislike wearing shoes, but it seems like every time I
go barefoot in the summer....I step on a bee and end up spending my day in the ER....and during the winter, bare footing causes my stupid toes to keep turning blue!...
I too am a sandal wearer, well flip flops, but it' almost the same thing. :) These are the pair I wear for work. They look fancy enough to be a semi-dress shoe but they are comfortable as heck. Plus, the sole is really tough so nothing gets through.
http://www.zappos.com/merrell-barefoot-tough-glove-black

[burnet44]

NB are great shoes

[gjl711]

So I got a project I've never done before. I'm hanging a glass shower door. It weighs a ton. 3' by 5' 3/8 tempered. The hinges look like they could hold one of the doors from the vehicle assemble building. :)

[Timphoto]

Sounds too much like work to me JJ.

This is a general comment of which I have been guilty several times: Why is it that we wait to fix up our homes until just before we decide to sell it?

Apparently we care more about the future buyer that we do about ourselves? ???

[burnet44]

agree
If we took better care of it
then we would want to stay

agree 100%

[gjl711]

Sounds too much like work to me JJ.

This is a general comment of which I have been guilty several times: Why is it that we wait to fix up our homes until just before we decide to sell it?

Apparently we care more about the future buyer that we do about ourselves? ???We bought this house as a rehab project. This is the third house we are flipping though we stayed in this one far longer than anticipated. Every room has been re-done. The master bath is the last to go.

[burnet44]

cool

[Timphoto]

After this last remodel, I'm burnt out on home improvement projects, but we've got a ways to go on the garden and yard.

[burnet44]

takes time

[Belmondo]

We've been in this house 11 years, and since it was new when we bought it, we've had to do very little. It's starting to show its age a bit, but I think a fresh coat of paint on the interior and some new carpets will do wonders. Basically, we like the house, and have few complaints, if any. It does have a lot of wasted space that I wish was incorporated into the rooms we actually use, but that's not really a complaint. If we ever sell this place, those rooms might be important to a potential buyer.

We have a lot of activity in the desert this weekend. The Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival (http://www.coachella.com/index.php) is going on now, and hordes of people have descended on our quiet little valley (last weekend, too). This is an annual event that has turned into a really big deal, and the traffic it brings has become insane. They're holding it at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. Almost all the parking is remote, so there are hundreds of buses churning around town running back and forth between the venue and the numerous remote parking lots. It really has things gummed up for the locals who want to go to the store, etc., but the money's good I'm told. These people are paying $300 per ticket for a weekend pass. That sure sounds like a lot to me, especially since most of the attendees are teens and young adults. Typically there are lots of arrests for drugs and public drunkenness at these events.

The ultimate revenge for all the inconvenience.......it's going to be at least 104º both days, and there is absolutely no shade on the polo grounds. No doubt that will exacerbate the drinking problem, and I expect the local hospitals will have lots of new customers suffering various heat-related afflictions. Serves 'em right for messing up our local traffic.

[gjl711]

After this last remodel, I'm burnt out on home improvement projects, but we've got a ways to go on the garden and yard.My wife is the big gardener. All I do is mow.

[Belmondo]

Being 'in the business,' I've bought lots of houses to renovate and resell, but never to live in. With the exception of this house (and one other), we've always bought resale properties, and always left them much improved from when we moved in. It's just the natural thing to do, and I don't think we're unusual in that regard.

Even on this house, though we haven't done much to it, we always upgrade when something has to be fixed. We've had to replace all the kitchen appliances and some of the plumbing fixtures, and have generally tried to put in the very best we could afford. We had the exterior repainted a couple years ago, but that was because we hated the color.

[Timphoto]

The previous person who sold us this house would not recognize it today. We've done a lot in the 12 years I've been here, but I'd really like to settle into a "maintenance mode" for a while and not take on any more projects for a few years. Unfortunately, it looks like its going to take a few more years before I get to that point with the landscaping, garden, driveway repairs, and french drains I need to install, repair, or otherwise improve.

[gjl711]

The previous person who sold us this house would not recognize it today....Same here. It's different inside and out. We re-did the whole place.

[gjl711]

Kitchen before and after from the same spot.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2237/1665043972_9f78b69511_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3516/3194586828_014af2c394_o.jpg

[gjl711]

Side of the house.
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1009/4605454446_47656286b7_z.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4021/4573654158_6a5b0c8602_b.jpg

[Skrim17]

Nice stuff JJ!! I still haven't done my before and afters with this place.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

We've been in this house for 28 years this June and we've never done any major renovations. The place desperately needs work but finding the time and money to do it is the problem. The only thing that is actually failing us is the bathtub. It is original to the house (1971) and is losing all it's finish. Never use CLR to clean a tub! It "cleans" so well it took the finish right off. We have off and on been making plans on what to do for renovating the bathroom, but coming up with the final decisions has been difficult. And the whole issue that it is the only bathroom in the house. When we do get around to working on it, we'll be stripping it right down and replacing the drywall and potentially some studs/flooring, depending on how far the water leak migrated.

I figure we'll have to set up an outdoor shower and rent a porta-potty. Which means we need decently warm weather first.

Someday, when I get really, really, really adventurous we need to do something about the siding. The whole house has redwood cedar siding that has always been painted white. But paint doesn't stick to the oily wood for more than about a year. I would like to remove all the paint and use a clear stain to seal the wood. But sanding an entire house is a project that scares me!

[Kristy]

We've been in this house for 28 years this June and we've never done any major renovations. The place desperately needs work but finding the time and money to do it is the problem..

Same here.. we bought our house new in 2000 but haven't done anything other than paint. There are a handful of things that need fixing now, and I'd love to chang up a couple of things, but... time and money are never in synch... guess I chalk it up to raising 2 kiddos... ;)

We are about to paint again in a couple of weeks, and maybe add some hardwood flooring... that should spruce things up a bit.

NICE job on the remodel there JJ....! Wow... :D Maybe I should invite you to come and supervise my husband... lol.. He offers cocktails....

The only structural thing I'd like to change is to raise the cut-out by the kitchen table.. I love the open space, but it's low enough that I can't really put picutres or cute candles on it... lol. ;) Plus the kids try to sit on it sometimes.. 12-18 inches higher would probably do the trick.. lol.. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/Birthdays/IMG4119-web/376780091_bHwms-XL-1.jpg

[burnet44]

sweet

[thomascanty]

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/Birthdays/IMG4119-web/376780091_bHwms-XL-1.jpg

I have the same dining table and chairs.
http://www.ldphotography.net/eeTravel/images/medium/20D_Palmdale_013.jpg

[Kristy]

I have the same dining table and chairs.



hahahaha.... :) I'm just missing the tile top, but I figured with the kids, I'd be cleaning in the ground all the time... lol...

Notice the lack of pictures of my walls.... lol.. ;)

[vipergts831]

JJ excellent renovations on your end! I love as much open space as possible. Living in a caged apartment in NYC lends itself to that :lol:

[vipergts831]

And with that Good afternoon everyone. Just got back from a quick 25 mile ride. Now it is Messi vs Ronaldo time :D

[thomascanty]

Notice the lack of pictures of my walls.... lol.. ;)

Well, get to workin' on that!

I've even added a couple pictures to the back wall since that photo of mine was taken.

[Belmondo]

Side of the house.
http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1009/4605454446_47656286b7_z.jpg

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4021/4573654158_6a5b0c8602_b.jpg

That's impressive, J.J.

[Timphoto]

Very nicely done exterior upgrade JJ.

If you ever want to spend a month or two in the California wine country.... ;-)

I have to mow the back 40 and tame a few weeds. Later...

[vipergts831]

I've used rat traps before and they are fine for road cycling. I debated clipless, but one of the stumbling blocks is finding a manufacturer that makes shoes that actually fit. Seems like they think everyone riding has size 11(or smaller) extra narrow feet. Having exceptionally wide feet is a pain, having size 13 or 14 extra wide feet is a nightmare.

No joy on using STRAVA....not available for anything but iPhone and Android.

Damn Dan that is unfortunate but my father has the same issue. He has maybe Two brands he buys his shoes from because of a wide foot and a high arch.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Laundry is gathered, sorted, and load #2 is in the washer. Will have a backup waiting for the dryer to finish. The old, weak, tiny thing just cannot keep up with the new large capacity washer. When my sister and her boyfriend finally move out they had better take that thing with them so I can get a new dryer that will match the capabilities of the washer! 40F and 81% humidity does not allow for drying clothes on the line outside :(

Bathroom is all clean, except for the tub. Will do that when I take a shower.

Time to catch up on some TV shows I missed...

[JWright]

After this last remodel, I'm burnt out on home improvement projects, but we've got a ways to go on the garden and yard.

I can't even get up the ambition to do some necessary work around here, much less take on an "improvement" project. Since we don't own the property, there is only so much we can do. The place is in desperate need of paint, but moving all the furniture around and having to contend with four-footed helpers tends to stifle motivation...

The house is maybe 1000 sq ft and it seems like we have 2500 sq ft of stuff crammed in here.

[Skrim17]

John, I can't believe what our old place looks like now that it is empty. I do remember now why we bought it tho!!

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I can't even get up the ambition to do some necessary work around here, much less take on an "improvement" project. Since we don't own the property, there is only so much we can do. The place is in desperate need of paint, but moving all the furniture around and having to contend with four-footed helpers tends to stifle motivation...

The house is maybe 1000 sq ft and it seems like we have 2500 sq ft of stuff crammed in here.

That sounds like our place!

When I was doing the slideshow for my brother's wedding I was looking through all our old photos and was constantly looking at how empty and spacious this house was. When we were really young we didn't even use the rooms in the basement, other than the laundry, pantry, and furnace rooms. Us kids were terrified of the basement. I don't remember when we started using it, but my brother was moved into the bedroom down there before I started kindergarten.

The scariest thing about the basement was that the mop lived down there!

[JWright]

That sounds like our place!

When I was doing the slideshow for my brother's wedding I was looking through all our old photos and was constantly looking at how empty and spacious this house was. When we were really young we didn't even use the rooms in the basement, other than the laundry, pantry, and furnace rooms. Us kids were terrified of the basement. I don't remember when we started using it, but my brother was moved into the bedroom down there before I started kindergarten.

The scariest thing about the basement was that the mop lived down there!

When my father was stationed in Virginia in the early 60's, his rank and assignment entitled him to quarters on the base. We lived in a huge two story house with a full basement. There were two bedrooms on the ground floor, three more on the second floor and a room for a maid in the basement. In addition, there was a full dining room and a screened porch that faced a small lake running the length of the back of the house.

My parents took one of the bedrooms on the ground floor and my father used the other as an office. My brother was in one of the smaller bedrooms on the second floor and I was in the maid's room in the basement. The basement was too cold in the winter so I moved into the master bedroom on the second floor. It was the biggest room I ever had growing up...

That was a great house...

[Timphoto]

Sounds like some of those house in the Presidio of San Francisco.

Let me guess - white sides and red roofs?

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I have been in the same bedroom since I was 5 years old.

When I was born we were living in a rented house on Brigden sideroad. I don't remember much about that place because we moved out of there when I was 18 months old. We then lived in a rented house in town and stayed there until I was 3. I remember the outside of the house well, the play room had green carpet, living room had brown carpet and green wall paper, we had a claw foot tub, there were stairs going up from the kitchen, and the storm door had a mail slot that toy cars fit through.

I fully remember moving here, even though I was only three. Grandma drove a load of stuff over and backed the truck up to the back door. I remember asking her why she was driving Grandpa's truck.

[Belmondo]

The trip to the Lexus dealer for the oil change was distressing yesterday. They changed the oil, but also informed me that the car needed the following:
150,000-mile service, $695.00 (plus any miscellaneous repairs necessary)
Replace inner and outer boots on passenger side axle, $410.00
Replace spark plugs, $447.00
Very likely brakes, $1,178.00 including new front rotors.

I know the car is getting old, so I'm not terribly surprised at any of this, but I am really torqued about the spark plugs. If you remember, last month I had to replace one ignition coil in the back of the engine, and they had to remove the intake manifold to do it. So why, in the name of all that's holy, didn't they replace the plugs then? Now they say they have to do all that works again to the tune of $345 labor so they can put in new spark plugs that cost $17.00 each.

I do believe the service manager and I going to have a little chat when I'm a little less steamed. I've actually had some success with him in the past.

[gjl711]

The trip to the Lexus dealer for the oil change was distressing yesterday. They changed the oil, but also informed me that the car needed the following:
150,000-mile service, $695.00 (plus any miscellaneous repairs necessary)
Replace inner and outer boots on passenger side axle, $410.00
Replace spark plugs, $447.00
Very likely brakes, $1,178.00 including new front rotors.

I know the car is getting old, so I'm not terribly surprised at any of this, but I am really torqued about the spark plugs. If you remember, last month I had to replace one ignition coil in the back of the engine, and they had to remove the intake manifold to do it. So why, in the name of all that's holy, didn't they replace the plugs then? Now they say they have to do all that works again to the tune of $345 labor so they can put in new spark plugs that cost $17.00 each.

I do believe the service manager and I going to have a little chat when I'm a little less steamed. I've actually had some success with him in the past.$2300 for repairs!! :shock: That's a use car.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

The trip to the Lexus dealer for the oil change was distressing yesterday. They changed the oil, but also informed me that the car needed the following:
150,000-mile service, $695.00 (plus any miscellaneous repairs necessary)
Replace inner and outer boots on passenger side axle, $410.00
Replace spark plugs, $447.00
Very likely brakes, $1,178.00 including new front rotors.

I know the car is getting old, so I'm not terribly surprised at any of this, but I am really torqued about the spark plugs. If you remember, last month I had to replace one ignition coil in the back of the engine, and they had to remove the intake manifold to do it. So why, in the name of all that's holy, didn't they replace the plugs then? Now they say they have to do all that works again to the tune of $345 labor so they can put in new spark plugs that cost $17.00 each.

I do believe the service manager and I going to have a little chat when I'm a little less steamed. I've actually had some success with him in the past.

Ouch!

I would definitely question them on those items.
The CV boots - why? Are they both torn or is this some weird preventative thing?
The brakes - I would definitely want them measured and not go by mileage.
The spark plugs - For sure would be talking with the service manager. When the coil was done they should have done all the plugs, and possibly the back coils (depending on price) just for good measure.

We have several vehicle models that need to have the manifold removed to access the back plugs and coils. If that manifold is coming off, the plugs automatically get replaced. (unless they are fairly new)

At that mileage there is a grocery list of items that should be serviced or at least inspected. ALL fluids should have been replaced at least once at that point. Including brake fluid and power steering fluid. All filters should have been replaced. Intake and throttle plate cleaned. Plugs/wires, belts, timing belt if it has one. A/C system inspection. All steering and driveline components inspected. Brakes and tires inspected. Alignment check - usually done when installing new tires. All locks, latches, hinges lubricated. Battery and charging system tested. And more things, all depends on the vehicle.

Convincing a customer that this stuff needs to be done is the difficult part. But when that system fails due to lack of maintenance, I have no problem explaining why the lack of maintenance caused the failure. ;)

[Timphoto]

I usually end up with at least $800 when I bring my 4 Runner in for a major service. But that includes brakes, alignment, all the 4WD drive train, all fluids, and the engine.

Still cheaper than a car payment for a new one.

[burnet44]

ouch to all

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

My manager told me about one customer they used to have. He'd bring his van in for an oil change and always maintained the position that if anything needed to be fixed was to be fixed. As long as it cost less that $400. He didn't want to know about it, just do the work.

His mindset was that new vehicle payments would be around $400, so as long as his vehicle was costing him less than a new vehicle payment he would keep it. The moment it needed more than that, he'd buy a new vehicle.

People have asked me "how do I know when it's time to get rid of my car". I always tell them that when the monthly (yearly) repairs cost near or more than the payments for something newer, it's time to upgrade.

[Timphoto]

If you've read some of the back & forth about the D800/5DIII, then you have to read Hammertime. (http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com) :lol::lol::lol:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

If you've read some of the back & forth about the D800/5DIII, then you have to read Hammertime. (http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com) :lol::lol::lol:

That's good!

I like my Pneumatic Impact Hammer :D

[*sigh*]

Back in Phoenix, yay.

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you bring the heat back with you? :(

[burnet44]

I need comments if you guys would
thanks

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=14305839#post14305839

[*sigh*]

Did you bring the heat back with you? :(No... I tried to bring back the San Diego weather with me.. but it got away from me. :(

[*sigh*]

I added some bottles to my collection this evening. I've never had Cognac before but I bought this on Omar's recommendation. It's a celebratory bottle for paying off my car. The Elijah Craig was just a long past due addition.

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/bball4ever39/IMG_6824.jpg

The current stable.
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/bball4ever39/IMG_6828.jpg

[burnet44]

Knob creek is good

[*sigh*]

Knob creek is good
Yes it is. One of these days I'll talk myself into trying their single barrel... but right now my bottle $ limit is like $30.

[gjl711]

The current stable.They are almost all empty.

[burnet44]

thats why I drink evan williams
cheap

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Drinking is too expensive for my liking.

[burnet44]

your a fine woman Jill

[vipergts831]

If you've read some of the back & forth about the D800/5DIII, then you have to read Hammertime. (http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/03/hammerforum-com) :lol::lol::lol:

Yes! Hammer time was hilarious! :lol:

[*sigh*]

They are almost all empty.Only the Bushmills and Black Label are. The rest are at least half full. So actually, they aren't empty enough. :p

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So uh.. how am I supposed to store cognac? I thought you would just like I do with my Whiskey but the bottle seemed chilled when I got it... but I've read room temp is more appropriate so I'm confused.

[FlyingPhotog]

So uh.. how am I supposed to store cognac? I thought you would just like I do with my Whiskey but the bottle seemed chilled when I got it... but I've read room temp is more appropriate so I'm confused.

Decant it in hand-blown crystal only... :lol:

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Decant it in hand-blown crystal only... :lol::lol:

[Harm]

Perhaps you should also know the correct method of opening a bottle of port too?

[FlyingPhotog]

Perhaps you should also know the correct method of opening a bottle of port too?

Sword?

[*sigh*]

Perhaps you should also know the correct method of opening a bottle of port too?Perhaps.

[burnet44]

thanks Jill
appreciate it

[Belmondo]

Perhaps you should also know the correct method of opening a bottle of port too?

Slip-joint pliers and a Bernz-O-Matic torch.

[*sigh*]

C'mon Yotes!

[FlyingPhotog]

Just smash the neck on the edge of a counter? I hear you get extra crunchies that way... ;)

[Harm]

Slip-joint pliers and a Bernz-O-Matic torch.

You aren't far off :)

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Dang coyotes... I swear they're trying to kill their fans of via stress induced heart attacks.

[FlyingPhotog]

C'mon Yotes!

Indeed...

Can't go to a game seven. I don't want to drive to Glendale to work it!

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Slip-joint pliers and a Bernz-O-Matic torch.
I prefer to use a bottle of scotch. It's about all its good for. :p

[Harm]

Yotes?

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Indeed...

Can't go to a game seven. I don't want to drive to Glendale to work it!You would be working game 7? In what capacity?

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Yotes?
Phoenix Coyotes, the NHL hockey team.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yotes?

Phoenix Coyotes...

Playing Game 5 Vs Chicago Blackhawks

Hockey Playoffs

[FlyingPhotog]

You would be working game 7? In what capacity?

TV Broadcast

Phoenix doesn't quite have enough people to support two baseball broadcasts and three hockey shows.

I might have to dig my cape out of storage! :shock:

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TV BroadcastOh. You still do some of that when they need you?

Why aren't you doing game 5?

[Harm]

Ahhhhhhhhhh, gotcha. I dd see people decked out in bruins gear tonight.

[Kristy]

Just smash the neck on the edge of a counter? I hear you get extra crunchies that way... ;)

:lol::lol:

Phoenix Coyotes...

Playing Game 5 Vs Chicago Blackhawks

Hockey Playoffs


I prefer to ignore that they exist....:lol:

Just back from visiting over 13 different shoe retailers with my 12-year old daughter.... She's in a wedding, and needs a particular shoe color which isn't all over the shelves... and when I do find it, the flipping heels are at least 4-inches.... so not appropriate for my young daughter who will fall on her face while walking down the (outdoor garden setting grass) isle...

And at a shoe size larger than mom... we can't fit into the kids department anymore.... so it's either grandma style shoes that she protests, or 4-6 inch heels..... and a couple things in between that just aren't quite right....

I'm sure you can all relate.....:lol::lol: Ain't it good to be a man! lol.. ;)

[thomascanty]

Is she still walking on crutches? That'll help her walk in heels, won't it? :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

I prefer to ignore that they exist....:lol:

Hubby not a Penguin fan?

[Kristy]

Is she still walking on crutches? That'll help her walk in heels, won't it? :lol:

:lol::lol: Too funny! She's off her crutches and just freshly out of the knee brace now too! YAY!

She looks darn cute in those 4 inch heels... and she's begging me to let her wear them.. but, well... she's 12 and she's almost as big as me... we dont' want her looking like 16 just yet.. lol... (plus she walks funny in them... :lol::lol:)

[Kristy]

Hubby not a Penguin fan?

hahaha! Funny you should ask..... For whatever reason, he is a Flyer's fan... and his brother is definitely not happy about....

I received a care package for the girls last Friday....

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/April-2012/i-g8rFnnB/0/X2/Uncle-Ed-Pens-copy-X2.jpg

[Harm]

Hi Kristy :)

[Kristy]

Hi Harm..... Whatcha drinkin? lol.. ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

hahaha! Funny you should ask..... For whatever reason, he is a Flyer's fan... and his brother is definitely not happy about....

I received a care package for the girls last Friday....

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/Family/April-2012/i-g8rFnnB/0/X2/Uncle-Ed-Pens-copy-X2.jpg

Well Played Uncle Ed...

Well Played!

[Timphoto]

Uncle Ed is an evil man :evil: :lol: ...I like the way he thinks!

[Kristy]

haha.. We LOVE Uncle Ed... He is totally the "Fun Bobby" coolest ever uncle around...

Single bachelor just livin' the life.. ;)

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That's awesome Kristy.

I get my niece sports stuff all the time. I have to make sure she is raised right!

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

:lol::lol: Too funny! She's off her crutches and just freshly out of the knee brace now too! YAY!

She looks darn cute in those 4 inch heels... and she's begging me to let her wear them.. but, well... she's 12 and she's almost as big as me... we dont' want her looking like 16 just yet.. lol... (plus she walks funny in them... :lol::lol:)

Special occasion means special shoes!!

Let her practice around the house, wear them in the ceremony and pictures, the put on some nice sandals for the reception.

Then keep them nice for graduation.

[Woolburr]

Hey Nick....I see the Chief talked you into a little Woodford Reserve.

[Harm]

Hi Harm..... Whatcha drinkin? lol.. ;)

Iced tea!

Just gave Alexander his dream feed.

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Hey Nick....I see the Chief talked you into a little Woodford Reserve.I've had that bottle for awhile, I didn't know Chief was a fan.

I just always saw it mentioned when I was looking at Knob Creek reviews and such that I figured I would give it a shot.

[Harm]

That's awesome Kristy.

I get my niece sports stuff all the time. I have to make sure she is raised right!

I do that too, Nick. I will convert all to being fans of Liverpool and England - Be it the footy team, rugby, cricket... You name it. So far it is working :)

[Woolburr]

Crap....

[*sigh*]

Dangit...

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I do that too, Nick. I will convert all to being fans of Liverpool and England - Be it the footy team, rugby, cricket... You name it. So far it is working :):lol: It's very important, especially since my brother in law isn't huge into sports. So I'm taking it on my shoulders to make sure she is raised right!

She already has a cheesehead! :D

[Harm]

Cheesehead.... Green Bay?

[Woolburr]

All this talk of booze....decided on a nice glass of Popcorn's finest to celebrate a Coyote win. Not going to waste it, but need something else to celebrate now.

[*sigh*]

Cheesehead.... Green Bay?Yep.

We have matching cheeseheads / Clay Matthew's Jerseys. :lol:

[*sigh*]

All this talk of booze....decided on a nice glass of Popcorn's finest to celebrate a Coyote win. Not going to waste it, but need something else to celebrate now.Yeah.. :(

What are you drinking?

[Woolburr]

haha.. We LOVE Uncle Ed... He is totally the "Fun Bobby" coolest ever uncle around...

Single bachelor just livin' the life.. ;)

I miss those days...:lol:

[vipergts831]

Rangers are a choke job :rolleyes:

[Woolburr]

Yeah.. :(

What are you drinking?

Lightnin'

[*sigh*]

Lightnin':lol:

[Woolburr]

My supply of the finest is almost gone. Guess I need to start looking for a replacement.

[*sigh*]

Good luck with your search.