The Thread About Absolutely Nothing

[zap]

Happy Friday !! yay Its a 3 day weekend !!!!! whoo hooooo.................:)

[ximmy]

2 more hours

[MNeagle]

Craig's List "Wanted" section:


My dad needs a calculator that will convert feet to inches for a test that he has to take for work. If you have one please reply by email with a little description and your price and some pictures if you can. Thanks.

[k-os]

I am going to a hockey game tonight! Extra tickets . . . one of the advantages of being single, and known for having very little social life. :)

[ximmy]

I am going to a hockey game tonight! Extra tickets . . . one of the advantages of being single, and known for having very little social life. :)

I hope you see some good fights... the last one I went to the referees called foul on both teams for not fighting enough.. :p

[EE_]

Hope ya get to see some good blood and gore and some teeth lost! yee haa!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAqQEdpsh2A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxoq1IEZYmI

[EE_]

How was the game, did you like it?

[k-os]

How was the game, did you like it?

Cheap but excellent seats . . . nosebleeds, but we could see everything. Plus, we were in one of those rows that had only two seats in them, so nobody is crossing over us every two minutes to acquire another beer or release another beer. I loved those seats! Well, there were the 3 obnoxious guys in the row in front of us who kept screaming to the cheerleaders(?) and mascot in the level below us, but . . . there's always someone annoying like that nearby at any sporting event. It was distracting, but I got over it occasionally.

Penguins smeared the Panthers, but we were there to see the Penguins anyway. Since my very small sense of hockey team loyalty lies with the Bruins, I feel the need to cheer for the team of the person who brought me to the game. No really good fights. I haven't seen any good hockey fights in years. I think they changed the rules or something a few years back.

We left in the middle of the 3rd period because it was 4 to 1. I had a good time, but I don't think it was a very good game. To me, a good game would be less one-sided. I would have liked to see a shoot out.

[EE_]

Well, it got you out of the house, that's always nice.
I like your proper etiquette to cheer the team of the one that brought you. :)

Maybe your friend will get tickets to a UFC fight next time.

[k-os]

Well, it got you out of the house, that's always nice.
I like your proper etiquette to cheer the team of the one that brought you. :)

Maybe your friend will get tickets to a UFC fight next time.

And then maybe a brief hockey game will break out? Ba dum dum, tssst! :p

[Sparky]

...
Since my very small sense of hockey team loyalty lies with the Bruins,
...


Sweet.

[solid]

What does a diamond ring on a gal's middle finger mean? I met two asian ladies, and they both had diamond rings on their middle fingers, on their left hands. Does that mean they are married, engaged, or an asian cultural thing?

[solid]

I'm curious also. Two women in my yoga teacher training claim they're married but wear the rings on their middle finger right hand.

And what happened to our resident dentist?

Right hand huh? Were they diamond rings? This gal had the ring, diamond, on her left hand. Maybe I should just call this gal up and ask if she's single. I don't want to take a chance on getting mixed up with a married gal. She could lie about it.

[zap]

I haven't a clue,But there shouldn't be wearing it on their left unless they are married,

I wear a big fat sparkly one on my right hand now.:)

[BrewTech]

I'm curious also. Two women in my yoga teacher training claim they're married but wear the rings on their middle finger right hand.

And what happened to our resident dentist?

Which one? There are two... I'm thinking you mean AzDad?

[zap]

I wish I was stoned, just floating along.

[BrewTech]

Nope. The new guy with name change. He was nanu nanu or something before.

Right... his new name was ArizonaDad... self-proclaimed mormon millionaire.

Personally, I thought it was JK reincarnated.

[solid]

What?

[DMac]

Right... his new name was ArizonaDad... self-proclaimed mormon millionaire.

Personally, I thought it was JK reincarnated.

LOL - new troll hunter on the block. Look out MAGNES!

[zap]

Happy friday boys and girls !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[muffin]

I am happy to say that my middle sister is completely off of prescip meds!! I'm so happy for her :)

[zap]

Whoo HOOOO !!!!!!

[zap]

I am really SPINNING today ! whooo hoooooooooooooooooooooo

[ximmy]

I am really SPINNING today ! whooo hoooooooooooooooooooooo
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[zap]

LOL Ximmy !!!!!! At least I would be in one spot then . :)

[k-os]

I am happy to say that my middle sister is completely off of prescip meds!! I'm so happy for her :)

That's excellent news! I wish I could say the same thing for my sister. :-\

[zap]

Good Morning, Icky coffee, black with no milk and a few grounds for good measure. :)

[zap]

Good Morning GSUS and Happy Friday !!! Have a great day !


( no coffee grounds in my coffee cup today so I think its going to be a good day) :)

[k-os]

And good evening to you, zap! Happy Friday, backatcha! I think I will be social tonight . . IRL (in real life). Been bustin' my hump (figgy not litty), on this computer all day and my eyes and brain need a break. Ladies night "in" at my friend's house tonight. I am bringing wine and hummus. :)

[zap]

Good Morning GSUS and have a Nice Weekend !!

[k-os]

Good Morning GSUS and have a Nice Weekend !!

I miss you, zap!

[zap]

Here I am, I tried again I can't get on chat, I have tried everything, I am just to stupid to get on chat.

[MNeagle]

Dollar store has a magnifying glass w/ a light in it (batteries not included). Nice! May go back for a few more...

[dys]

I love the group Massive Attack. Awesome music.

dys

[k-os]

I love the group Massive Attack. Awesome music.

dys

Do they still make new music? I used to listen to them in the early '90's. Good stuff!

[MNeagle]

For those of you who haven't been into a JCPenney lately, it's worth checking out. They restructured all their pricing 3/1, and wow! There are some smokin' deals inside, especially on winter items (which look brand new, not all picked over, etc.). I like to shop there for the great size options (petite, big & tall, etc).

Basically, they did away w/ the weekly 'sales' and have straight lower prices on almost everything.

[zap]

Yay I just realized it Friday !! whoo hooo happpyyy fridddayyy girls and boys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[k-os]

I haven't had a cigarette in 3 days . . . but I haven't had a drink in 3 days either. Tonight is gonna be tough, wish me luck! :)

[dys]

Has anyone else noticed how much shorter Generation X and Generation Y are compared to the baby boomers? I'd bet the difference in average height is 2 inches or more. I wonder why this is- something to do with vaccines or chemtrails, perhaps?

dys

[muffin]

my mom is a baby boomer. i'm barely a gen x. she's about 5 inches shorter than me. although, she is a GI brat. maybe they got the good vax back then.... she's also an obama supporter ::) woowee, we have some good arguments.....

[muffin]

day 1 of cleaning the garden i find a chicken egg from 8 months ago. i step on it by accident and now the garden stinks. found a baby copperhead too.

day 2 something in the strawberry patch was really smelling rotten. finally find the culprit. a den of dead baby bunnies :'( and now i have a severly sunburned back. of course, mouse is out of town along with my mom. i don't have anyone to rub aloe on it :-\

wonder what else i'll find?

[Awoke]

I ate a can of Mackerel in Tomato sauce, and afterwards I read "Product of Vietnam" and my stomach turned. I remember hearing some bad stuff about asian fish farms, and the toxicity of the water, but because they are foreign Countries, they are not subject to the rules of North American food producers.

Not sure if it's all true. Either way, my stomach has been turning since I read that.

[LastResort]

I ate a can of Mackerel in Tomato sauce, and afterwards I read "Product of Vietnam" and my stomach turned. I remember hearing some bad stuff about asian fish farms, and the toxicity of the water, but because they are foreign Countries, they are not subject to the rules of North American food producers.

Not sure if it's all true. Either way, my stomach has been turning since I read that.

More than likely the mackeral was just processed in Vietnam. I remember watching a thing on the TV a few years ago about fish farming in asia. They do get away with alot of shit. Pretty much all our seafood is either from asia or processed there. I don't touch it. For some reason though I will eat the odd bit of fish from south america though.... Probably not any better.

[k-os]

In church, why do we have to talk like robots when we recite the Lord's Prayer together? It creeps me out.

[Awoke]

I bought a coffee, then forgot about it for a couple hours. We ditched our Microwave, so I had to drink it cold.

[muffin]

yuck. put it in a pot and warm it up!

[sugar plum]

In church, why do we have to talk like robots when we recite the Lord's Prayer together? It creeps me out.

You could do what my mother does and add words...

[sugar plum]

Has anyone else noticed how much shorter Generation X and Generation Y are compared to the baby boomers? I'd bet the difference in average height is 2 inches or more. I wonder why this is- something to do with vaccines or chemtrails, perhaps?

dys

We think vaccines have something to do with turning babies into bald, ugly, and dumb. We noticed it when our oldest was 4 months old and we were visiting the east coast.

[k-os]

There is something (two things, actually) outside in my yard that sound exactly like the smoke monster from the TV show "Lost".

I can't decide if it's some kind of bird, mammal, or insect.

Or maybe it is the smoke monster!

[ximmy]

There is something (two things, actually) outside in my yard that sound exactly like the smoke monster from the TV show "Lost".

I can't decide if it's some kind of bird, mammal, or insect.

Or maybe it is the smoke monster!

eek... don't go outside, close your shades.
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[gunDriller]

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[zap]

\uu\I am happy !!!!!!!!! Its almost Friday !!!!!!!\uu\

$^^^$

[ximmy]

\uu\I am happy !!!!!!!!! Its almost Friday !!!!!!!\uu\

$^^^$

It's still Thursday... (x:xx)

[ximmy]

now it's friday... Oo--x

[MNeagle]

^^^

I miss the smite button.

[MNeagle]

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[solid]

Why do people who you haven't talked to, for at least a year, feel the need to call you on your birthday?

Maybe folks want to be left alone on their birthday?:(??

[MNeagle]

Birthday today? If so, have a happy!

(Did they know it was your birthday?)

[solid]

Birthday today? If so, have a happy!

(Did they know it was your birthday?)

I like to spend my birthday alone. You'd think they would have figured it out by now? :)

It's been great, thanks.

[zap]

\uu\ {100}

[solid]

\uu\ {100}

I enjoyed a very nice cigar after dinner, this evening. Thank you. :)

[BrewTech]

One of my cats has a urinary blockage, and I can't afford the treatment to fix him.

I hope he doesn't die.

[ximmy]

One of my cats has a urinary blockage, and I can't afford the treatment to fix him.

I hope he doesn't die.

I hope he doesn't die either.
There has to be a natural way to treat him.

[BrewTech]

I hope he doesn't die either.
There has to be a natural way to treat him.

Well, he survived the night (surprisingly), and I can't let a young cat like that die in agony, so he's at the vet right now. I'll figure out how to pay for it.

Something told me I would likely be judged harshly for letting an animal suffer and die like that if it was at ALL in my power to keep it from happening.

Besides, I would miss him, and so would Mrs. BT, and she doesn't even particularly like cats.

It's a common problem with fixed males, and the blockage must be removed. I'm not aware of any natural methods to do this. Now I need to make whatever changes are necessary to keep it from happening to his brothers.

[Old Herb Lady]

Brew, look into this....http://www.natural-wonder-pets.com/dog-urinary-tract-infection.html


I could make a batch for a fraction of the cost and send it to you, but I don't have the uva ursi (main ingredient) which is FANTASTIC for UTI's.

Probably some stones in there, that poor kitty.
My cats all live until they're in their twenties except one was only 15. Another cat before her was 23 he was the best cat in the world.

Check your local health food store/ herb shop --see if they have a shelf for pet health.....
you might be surprised that they might have a formula almost identical to that one.

Good Luck.

[Awoke]

All this talk about shooting sqiurrels, and now I want to sight in my pellet rifle!

[Old Herb Lady]

I gotz a black bear in my yard ! Schweeeet !

[keehah]

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[BrewTech]

Well, he survived the night (surprisingly), and I can't let a young cat like that die in agony, so he's at the vet right now. I'll figure out how to pay for it.

Something told me I would likely be judged harshly for letting an animal suffer and die like that if it was at ALL in my power to keep it from happening.

Besides, I would miss him, and so would Mrs. BT, and she doesn't even particularly like cats.

It's a common problem with fixed males, and the blockage must be removed. I'm not aware of any natural methods to do this. Now I need to make whatever changes are necessary to keep it from happening to his brothers.

(I know this thread is supposed to be about nothing, but)

Looks like my little buddy is going to live to fight another day...

A change in diet and maybe the supplement that OHL suggested (or something like it we can make at home) is going to be his new reality.

JEEZ cat repairs are not cheap! :)

[Rubberchicken]

I would rather staple my eyelids to my asshole than have to read about your bullshit problems.

[osoab]

I would rather staple my eyelids to my asshole than have to read about your bullshit problems.


Hmmm, You've been on a roll lately rb, shove it where the sun doesn't shine.

[BrewTech]

I would rather staple my eyelids to my asshole than have to read about your bullshit problems.

If you DO staple your eyelids to your asshole, please post pics to the forum for everyone to enjoy!

Better yet, post a video!

YOUR suffering would be a joy to watch.

[solid]

(I know this thread is supposed to be about nothing, but)

Looks like my little buddy is going to live to fight another day...

A change in diet and maybe the supplement that OHL suggested (or something like it we can make at home) is going to be his new reality.

JEEZ cat repairs are not cheap! :)

That's great news Brewtech! Thanks for sharing.

[Goatman]

I like bacon...http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a142/sweetvalleyfarm/tonys-blt-1.png

[zap]

Happy Friday boys and girls !!!!!!!

[MNeagle]

Went to a craft store for a new tape measure, every single one had lead in it, & warnings that in CA lead was considered dangerous, etc. Yup, all choices made in China of course. Will try a fabric store next time.

[solid]

I think I found Horn. Horn? Is this you?;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BJ18RjJZ18

[MNeagle]

Book continues to make me laugh out loud, as do a few others around here. (not an easy task)


:)**

[zap]

Happy Friday GSUS !!

[ximmy]

Happy Friday GSUS !!

Happy Friday, Now that the work week is ending I get to go home and work...

[MNeagle]

First he was liquid
then he was solid

Goodbye solid

[zap]

Its 150 degrees outside right now so I think I'll go out and burn -up for a while. Enjoy your day !

[DMac]

First he was liquid
then he was solid

Goodbye solid

The boatingaccident started it all. I think we'll see gas or plasma in our future. That gsus heroin thing and all.

[Neuro]

Soon really soon I'll join the illustrious group of Irridium members. It will be interesting to see what the hidden Irridium forum is like. I heard Ponce, Market Neutral, Antonio and Wildcard is posting there...

[Awoke]

Don't forget JoeKing and Percy.

[Awoke]

First he was liquid
then he was solid

Goodbye solid

Maybe he will come back as Gas?

[osoab]

Soon really soon I'll join the illustrious group of Irridium members. It will be interesting to see what the hidden Irridium forum is like. I heard Ponce, Market Neutral, Antonio and Wildcard is posting there...

You get to pay for posting. :D

[MNeagle]

Are earthquakes common in Texas? Natural or oil/fracking-related?


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[Dogman]

Are earthquakes common in Texas? Natural or oil/fracking-related?

Very unnatural, the ones we have been getting here are close to me and are related to oil drilling/fracking.
The big company's are not admitting it because they would have to pay for the damages, but I am very sure it is.

[MNeagle]

Time for EQ insurance! Make sure there's no clause releasing them from fracking....

[Dogman]

Time for EQ insurance! Make sure there's no clause releasing them from fracking.... Here? The ones in the news are about 45-60 miles south of me and b/s about taking out insurance for something other than nature causes.

What will happen and it will take time/years? Is the damage will be repaired very quietly by the company's that caused it They just had another small quake this week or last.

The energy company are (almost) untouchable here in this state. Everyone just loves the money that oil/gas/coal brings into the coffers of all levels of gov here from local to the top of the state. Believe me there are a bunch of 3rd partys down there now with seismographs and stuff monitoring what is going on.

One of the things that happens in a oil/gas field as product is withdrawn and pressure down hold is reduced is the land on top can sink and shift. And that is with existing production. With fracking old and new wells that just adds another layer to the sometimes mess that it all causes.

This is a not so much response to a nothing thread!! ;D

[slowbell]

I've got a very uneasy feeling out here on the coast. I wonder if an earthquake is going to happen.

The wildlife is acting very strange. All the birds are gone. Not one seagull, hawk, etc in the skies. No ducks or herons. Nothing, it's quiet and silent. Earlier, a very large bat ray was swimming at the surface, with two little ones in tow. She had a wingspan of maybe 4 feet, the little ones maybe 2 feet. Quite beautiful animals, very smooth and graceful...she was breaching the surface splashing with her wings, and give me quite the show. Later, I saw several small fish doing acrobatics on the surface, wild leaps and jumps out of the water.

[MNeagle]

Sometimes I wonder if Romney had his VP chosen just on (or to promote) name confusion. I'll be scanning headlines, and see Paul Ryan. I first think Ron Paul, then I tnink, no; Rand Paul, & then it clicks just WHO they're talking about.

I suspect I'm not alone....

[DMac]

It's really as if everyone is rallying around Barry O in one form or another.

Ron Paul is in, he's out...but maybe not all the way - deliberate derailing from my perspective.

Rand endorsed Romney. This put the nail in RP's coffin.

PTB in the GOP really must think the people are retarded. Hence Paul Ryan to VP Mitt confounding the public with names similar to that 'crazy guy' Paul - it's such an obvious ploy and slap in the face.

A weak GOP presidential candidate helps the party overall, in their twisted little world. The Gran Ole Perverts are going to win both houses of Congress. This leads to a divided (lol) executive and legislative, but, the GOP will likely not have enough for filibuster power. This leaves the gov in a bad position of status quo over the approaching 4 years. Watch for more executive orders passed due to the party divide.

I think the dollar problems happen 2017 +/- 3 years. So come 2016, the big inflation will probably be getting started and I think it will take a year or more to go off the rails (and eventually the big war).

This gives the Republi***ts opportunity to install their version of 'right wing' candidate for the fireworks.

This is all assuming no other doom hits first.

[k-os]

I received a belated (by about 5 weeks) birthday present from my sister today, which is very sweet of her, and completely unnecessary. I told her back then to save her pennies, because I don't need anything for my b/d. Actually, I think I told her to send me good vibes, which I always welcome. :)

So, the package arrived FedEx. Yep. She sent it 5 weeks after my birthday, but she had to get it here overnight. Stranger still . . . I am going to see her next week. I am left befuddled.

Wait, OK, I almost forgot . . . even weirder . . . part of my birthday present is a picture frame that says "World's Greatest Grandpa". I kid you not. I guess she wants me to put a picture of my dad in it and have it in my house. It still doesn't make any sense. He's not my grandpa, and he doesn't have any grandchildren in my house. Hahaha. Well, it's funny at least. I am getting a good chuckle out of it.

Ah, family. They do the darndest things. >[]*

[MNeagle]

You might call her (if you haven't already) & check...perhaps she got labels mixed up w/ another package, or maybe she's having issues of some sort?

[Old Herb Lady]

I received a belated (by about 5 weeks) birthday present from my sister today, which is very sweet of her, and completely unnecessary. I told her back then to save her pennies, because I don't need anything for my b/d. Actually, I think I told her to send me good vibes, which I always welcome. :)

So, the package arrived FedEx. Yep. She sent it 5 weeks after my birthday, but she had to get it here overnight. Stranger still . . . I am going to see her next week. I am left befuddled.

Wait, OK, I almost forgot . . . even weirder . . . part of my birthday present is a picture frame that says "World's Greatest Grandpa". I kid you not. I guess she wants me to put a picture of my dad in it and have it in my house. It still doesn't make any sense. He's not my grandpa, and he doesn't have any grandchildren in my house. Hahaha. Well, it's funny at least. I am getting a good chuckle out of it.

Ah, family. They do the darndest things. >[]*

Um, she's trying to hurriedly tell you that she's pregnant, but wanted to tell u in a different way.
Happy belated birthday, sistah !!!! Auntie Kos , sounds sweet !!

[k-os]

You might call her (if you haven't already) & check...perhaps she got labels mixed up w/ another package, or maybe she's having issues of some sort?

I called to thank her. I am not completely classless. :p

So, the frame is for me to put a picture of my dad in (from our trip to Curacao), and keep in my house. She said that he said something about no "grandpa" stuff being around [implied my house?]. I really can't see my dad saying something like that, much less even thinking anything like that, but I am not going to argue with her. I barely have any pictures of family in my house. Maybe one small one of my sisters and I, but that's it. Plus, my dad doesn't even visit my house. It's too far, and too hot! We meet half-way for lunch each week, though. Yay!

Anyway . . . I know that her finances are really tight (which makes the FedEx thing perplexing). My guess is that she just wanted to give me something. She probably had the frame lying around for my dad and it seemed like a good idea. Now I feel bad for laughing. :(

[zap]

LOL K-os my mom has only been to my house once in 25 years, sis 2 times, brother never, and forget about a card..... a present.....lol I'd have a heart attack if I got either from any of my family, other then knothead she always makes me cards !

But Damnit..... I make sure all of them have a card, a cake and a present on their b-day !

I think my family is retarded. ;)

[k-os]

Um, she's trying to hurriedly tell you that she's pregnant, but wanted to tell u in a different way.
Happy belated birthday, sistah !!!! Auntie Kos , sounds sweet !!

Hey, you might be right. They're always trying for another little one. Maybe the big announcement is at my niece's birthday party? Thanks for the birthday wishes!

[MNeagle]

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ohhh, how I miss that smite button! I may actually utilize the ignore feature very soon!! arrghhhh!

[k-os]

ohhh, how I miss that smite button! I may actually utilize the ignore feature very soon!! arrghhhh!

Oooooh, now you've got me curious!

[k-os]

My best friend and I got to see a super bright shooting star tonight at 11:49 PM eastern. I can't imagine the odds . . . we were out on the covered patio for hours, and then I went to take the dogs outside. The moon was so beautiful and bright, I told her to come out and look at it. After about 5-10 seconds of moon gazing, there it was, a bright, vivid shooting star - directly in front of the (assuming) full moon. We both did and said the same thing, which was basically just a gasp, and we both pointed at it. If I had taken the dogs out 1 minute before or after, we wouldn't have seen it.

Very, very cool!

[Sparky]

While biking today:

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[zap]

Good Sunday Nite !! xoxoo hugs and kisses to all my GSUS friends.http://gold-silver.us/forum/images/smilies/300%20(139).gif

[Dogman]

Good Sunday Nite !! xoxoo hugs and kisses to all my GSUS friends.http://gold-silver.us/forum/images/smilies/300%20(139).gif Heck that is something , not nothing.

You have a good week.

[MNeagle]

Frozen dough does have a limited life! Those cinnamon rolls just never rose properly, so I baked ém anyway. Nice little hockey pucks for the squirrels now!

[slowbell]

I'm excited, I just bought a kayak. She fits two people, but paddles real nice with just me too. I think Freespirit would be proud.

I know what I'm doing tomorrow....I'm going paddling!!!!!! :)

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[Dogman]

I'm excited, I just bought a kayak. She fits two people, but paddles real nice with just me too. I think Freespirit would be proud.

I know what I'm doing tomorrow....I'm going paddling!!!!!! :)

Looks like you have a nice slough/estuary to explore.

[zap]

Looks like you have a nice slough/estuary to explore.

And yes there are sharks in that Slough ! Have fun....... just don't go swimming in there.

[slowbell]

Looks like you have a nice slough/estuary to explore.

Indeed. I've been up in there before. I can't wait for tomorrow. Gotta check the tides though. It's a blast to explore there, plus with a kayak, nature is all around you. The harbor seals follow you around, play games. Pelicans dive bombing right next to you.

[slowbell]

And yes there are sharks in that Slough ! Have fun....... just don't go swimming in there.

I'll try not to get attacked by a shark. :)

Reminds me of this story, with a chilling photo too...

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/field-notes/2012/07/great-white-shark-follows-kayaker-nauset-beach-cape-cod

[Dogman]

And yes there are sharks in that Slough ! Have fun....... just don't go swimming in there. Z, it is the way of life!

Eat or be eaten! ;D

[slowbell]

Z, it is the way of life!

Eat or be eaten! ;D

A shark attacked a kayaker earlier this year...

"It's kind of what sharks do, they just cruise around all day biting stuff; I wouldn't necessarily call that an an attack, that's more like shark behavior," John Souza said.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/south_bay&id=8728554

[EE_]

Cool dude, it'll be great fun!
Sharks attacking kayaks are rare. No worries.

http://indosurflife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Shark-Kayak.jpg

[slowbell]

Cool dude, it'll be great fun!
Sharks attacking kayaks are rare. No worries.

Thanks a lot, EE. :(

Maybe I ought to take my 45/70 kayaking with me tomorrow.

[EE_]

You'll be fine, no fear!

[EE_]

Did you get out today?

[slowbell]

Did you get out today?

Yup, and didn't get attacked by a shark! :)

The sea lions though, made me a bit nervous. They came right up to me, all 400 lbs of them. They look very big when you sit low in the water in a kayak. They could have easily flipped me over.

Had a great time though. Must have paddled 10 miles or so. I feel it, it's a good workout. The harbor seals were fun, they swim right up to you and look at you. You could reach out and pet them. They seem like curious friendly dogs. Saw a lot of nature. Kayaking is a blast.

[zap]

Yup, and didn't get attacked by a shark! :)


OH ! you lucked out ! Thank God you made it out ok.

[Santa]

The sea lions though, made me a bit nervous. They came right up to me, all 400 lbs of them. They look very big when you sit low in the water in a kayak. They could have easily flipped me over.

I've paddled around here quite a bit, and in inland Florida it's big gators, sometimes as long as the boat lunging off the shore, diving right under the kayak. Good times! :) Big sharks seem friskier though.

[k-os]

I went underneath the house today, into the crawlspace, where I discovered a whole bunch of useless copper pipe. It was cut off at the end exiting the crawlspace, and pinched off at the end where it previously attached to a furnace. A furnace? Seriously? No one ever had central A/C in this house, but there are two sub-floor furnaces . . . and a fireplace! Hmmmm. Maybe global warming does exist, and it was really cold in South Florida in 1960.

So, I took out one section of the copper pipe (the section I was absolutely certain was not being utilized for anything). I probably took about 5lbs of copper pipe and fittings. Yippie! Treasure! If this was a city-fed gas line that goes to the street: a) it will be a bitch to dig up. and b) it could buy a few oz of silver. :)

Anyway, it was fun getting dirty and learning about a part of my house that I just never explored at all. There were awesome spooky spider webs down there that were so Halloweeny they looked fake.

[Sparky]

Only one trick-or-treater tonight. What's up with that? Should I be adding that to the Doom Index?

[k-os]

Only one trick-or-treater tonight. What's up with that? Should I be adding that to the Doom Index?

I think Sandy might have something to do with it, no?

[Sparky]

I think Sandy might have something to do with it, no?

Some of the worse hit towns (that are still missing a lot of power) postponed trick-or-treating until the weekend, but my town has near full power back and is mostly cleaned up. I could see maybe a decrease, but one kid?? Heh, I know where he lives on my street. I should go over to his house and give him like 20 candy bars and tell him he won the Halloween perseverance prize! (I'm sure his parents would love that...)

[zap]

I went underneath the house today, into the crawlspace, where I discovered a whole bunch of useless copper pipe. It was cut off at the end exiting the crawlspace, and pinched off at the end where it previously attached to a furnace. A furnace? Seriously? No one ever had central A/C in this house, but there are two sub-floor furnaces . . . and a fireplace! Hmmmm. Maybe global warming does exist, and it was really cold in South Florida in 1960.


So, I took out one section of the copper pipe (the section I was absolutely certain was not being utilized for anything). I probably took about 5lbs of copper pipe and fittings. Yippie! Treasure! If this was a city-fed gas line that goes to the street: a) it will be a bitch to dig up. and b) it could buy a few oz of silver. :)

Anyway, it was fun getting dirty and learning about a part of my house that I just never explored at all. There were awesome spooky spider webs down there that were so Halloweeny they looked fake.


Yay for you !! But please everyone should be careful with copper and your eyes, Its usually the only time I get on the guys about wearing safety goggles.

Copper dust or fumes can affect you when breathed in.
Eye contact with particles of Copper Metal can cause a severe reaction that can lead to blindness.
Exposure to dust or fumes can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Copper fumes may cause "metal fume fever". This is a flu-like illness with symptoms of metallic taste, fever and chills, aches, chest tightness and cough.
Copper may cause an allergic skin rash.

[k-os]

Only one trick-or-treater tonight. What's up with that? Should I be adding that to the Doom Index?

My dad said he had half of the trick-or-treaters this year that he's had in most previous years.

[osoab]

Yay for you !! But please everyone should be careful with copper and your eyes, Its usually the only time I get on the guys about wearing safety goggles.

Copper dust or fumes can affect you when breathed in.
Eye contact with particles of Copper Metal can cause a severe reaction that can lead to blindness.
Exposure to dust or fumes can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Copper fumes may cause "metal fume fever". This is a flu-like illness with symptoms of metallic taste, fever and chills, aches, chest tightness and cough.
Copper may cause an allergic skin rash.


I would be more concerned with the galvanized material.

[Dogman]

I would be more concerned with the galvanized material. Yep!

Used to make tug boat handrails and off shore platform rails, and we used galvanized pipe. Cutting and welding that stuff will get to you a good dose of galvanic poisoning and make you sicker than a dog. Seems that drinking milk would help, another metal to avoid is welding stainless steel, the smell/taste reminded me of butter. And that also is not good for ones health.

[MNeagle]

Just noticed our forum clocks did not change with Daylight Savings Time...

(or do I need to go in & change my settings?)

[MNeagle]

:confused:

If you wonder why your indoor 'wintering' geramiums aren't thriving,

... it might be because your dog buried a bone in it!!! :mad: :o

[Dogman]

Dog's gotta do what dog's got to do! :)sal


















Plus what we can get away with!

;D

[Rubberchicken]

Dog?

[Dogman]

Dog? Taint saying nutting, even if you try and use a biscuit bribe!

;)

[Rubberchicken]

Don't make me break out the bacon...lol

[woodman]

139 pages! That's a whole lotta' nothin'. I haven't even read one of them.

[Rubberchicken]

Well then your missing Absolutely Nothing.

[Hitch]

I spent last night at a FEMA camp.

Turns out one of our remote work sites is listed as a FEMA camp. When I work at this site, I drive my camper and stay the night because it's so quiet. My coworker told me this place was listed as a FEMA camp, and I just confirmed it online. So, the whole time I've been crashing here, I've been sleeping at a FEMA camp.

Talked to a guy at a local army surplus store today as well. People are becoming aware. He told me he's seen military at this location creeping around with rifles and gilli suits.

Anyway, perhaps I'm the only one on this forum who can claim they have spent the night at a FEMA camp. Not sure I like the idea of staying the night here any more.

[osoab]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KBluUZ4NnZg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KBluUZ4NnZg

[MNeagle]

Target no longer carries camera film here, clerk thought the only place left was CVS. Have never been into a CVS, so I hope she's right & I can still find film.

[zap]

I haven't bought film in years, everything has went digital, good luck MN.

[MNeagle]

Isn't Earth Day when they make a big production of shutting off lights all across the world? What happened this year? I haven't heard a peep...

[Jewboo]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3429/3813490549_2b84b51914_z.jpg

[Hitch]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3429/3813490549_2b84b51914_z.jpg

I noticed a theme with your posts.

Did you pass this test?

4802

[ximmy]

I'm thinking of buying my mom a 50 inch + LCD TV for Mothers Day. Mom and dad are still using one of those huge giant screen monsters. I hate that thing, it takes up the space of a dining room table.

[Kali]

I was on a boat, not really but heard a song about being on a boat recently.

Cereal is good with milk.

[Neuro]

I'm thinking of buying my mom a 50 inch + LCD TV for Mothers Day. Mom and dad are still using one of those huge giant screen monsters. I hate that thing, it takes up the space of a dining room table.
The new one they can use as a dining room table top WTSHTF...

[Hitch]

Lesbian sea lions?

The local wildlife seems to have gone crazy here. The seagulls are landing on deck each morning waking up, making a big racket. A blackbird attacked my head, twice, on separate days. I had to chase a big bull sea lion away with my boat hook.

And just now up on deck I saw two sea lions in the water rolling around having fun. Except they are two female sea lions.

When the wildlife starts acting crazy, you know doom must be close.

[ximmy]

I need a drink...

http://liquor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rye-on-the-rocks-290x290.jpg

[osoab]

I need a drink...

http://liquor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rye-on-the-rocks-290x290.jpg

rye?

[ximmy]

rye?

I was watching some old Western and the dude walks into the bar and simply says "Rye." Bartender gives him the drink.

[Hitch]

I was watching some old Western and the dude walks into the bar and simply says "Rye." Bartender gives him the drink.

Rye will do as long as it gets here quick.

It ain't much of a crime to whack a lazy bartender.

[zap]

Heatwave here for another week.

[Dogman]

Hit 100°F here for the first time this year yesterday. This same time 2011 was day 16 or so of over 100°F and way above of a close to a 28 or more (?) day run. Then also were the fires that added to all of the fun.

[Hitch]

Heatwave here for another week.

Looks like it's going to be hell hot for the next few days.

Be well, Zap. You too, Dogman.

[osoab]

I was watching some old Western and the dude walks into the bar and simply says "Rye." Bartender gives him the drink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFSAc3E1hWc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFSAc3E1hWc

[MNeagle]

**Do not try to season food if you have a cold.**











oh man, I don't know if my family can eat this now! Yikes it's spicy!

[ximmy]

Monday, another week of work & I could buy two t-105 re's!!!

[Hitch]

Monday, another week of work & I could buy two t-105 re's!!!

can you even lift one of those?

[ximmy]

can you even lift one of those?

EASY...

http://images.buyautotruckaccessories.com/products/img-zoom/LU_384_lund_fold_ramp_3x.jpg

http://www.chicompany.net/images/Wesco_Keg_Hand_Truck.jpg

[gunDriller]

Monday, another week of work & I could buy two t-105 re's!!!

golf-cart batteries ?

https://www.google.com/search?q=t-105

[ximmy]

golf-cart batteries ?

https://www.google.com/search?q=t-105

yeah, for solar. I need more batteries...

[Hitch]

yeah, for solar. I need more batteries...

Do you recommend the t-105's? How long do you think you'll get out of them?

I'm going to get rid of the old gel cells I have and go with golf cart batteries. I have a friend who can get me a good deal on interstates, but I'd pay more for a better battery.

[ximmy]

Do you recommend the t-105's? How long do you think you'll get out of them?

I'm going to get rid of the old gel cells I have and go with golf cart batteries. I have a friend who can get me a good deal on interstates, but I'd pay more for a better battery.

The new 105 RE's are supposed to be the latest and greatest lead acid battery. Not a bad price too under 200 each. and should last 10 years with proper care.

[osoab]

nothing. nothing at all.

[Neuro]

nothing. nothing at all.
Can you expand on that?

[Dogman]

Piff!

Yes we have no bananas and mothers cupboard is bare!

Tragedy I tell you!

;)

[ximmy]

two nothings is nothing

[Dogman]

two nothings is nothing

Wrong!

-2 nothings is sump thing

One nothing plus one nothing is negative two nothings!

QED !

;)

[Camp Bassfish]

Salmon, brown rice, and mushrooms for dinner tonight.

[ximmy]

Wrong!

-2 nothings is sump thing

One nothing plus one nothing is negative two nothings!

QED !

;)

To a drowning man, a photograph of oxygen is nothing.

[Dogman]

To a drowning man, a photograph of oxygen is nothing.

The drowning man would have to be wearing goggles to see the photo!

Bankers make sump thing out of nothing all the time! Not enough rope is something!

;)

[ximmy]

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Arts/Arts_/Pictures/2010/2/25/1267099330488/Empty-plate-001.jpg

[Dogman]

must be a hint to Camp Bassfish

;)

[Sparky]

To a drowning man, a photograph of oxygen is nothing.

A nod's as good as a wink to a blind man.

[Horn]

I'm thinking of moving to Chile just for the scenery,

http://gold-silver.us/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7518&stc=1

[Dogman]

I'm thinking of moving to Chile just for the scenery,



Can I visit?

I would supply the beer!

Would just love to watch that teapot go nuts and enjoy the light show !

The most awesome sound and feeling that shook my teeth and bones, was at an open air test stand testing a J79 F4 phantom engine after a rebuild. Standing less than three feet on the side of the exhaust while the engine was ramped to full afterburner military power!

Beautiful watching the dancing diamond's light show being while surrounded by the most awesome sound in my universe with every cell in my body vibrating!

Even the ground shook!

Being near a full throated volcanic eruption may be better or close!

One for my bucket list!

;)

[osoab]

Can you expand on that?

There's really nothing to expand upon.

[Hitch]

There's really nothing to expand upon.

I envy you. Me, I wish I had someone to talk to. I don't know how deep this rabbit hole is. It's one learning adventure after another, and nobody could understand.

[Hitch]

i think I'm dying. If so, it's been a great life, no regrets. God Bless to all.

[Dogman]

i think I'm dying. If so, it's been a great life, no regrets. God Bless to all.

Humm, for real? Or just sicker than a dog and just feel like you are?

[Horn]

gotta go pick a rose.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqVioEr3qQ

[osoab]

i think I'm dying. If so, it's been a great life, no regrets. God Bless to all.

too many burritos?

[Neuro]

Can I visit?

I would supply the beer!

Would just love to watch that teapot go nuts and enjoy the light show !

The most awesome sound and feeling that shook my teeth and bones, was at an open air test stand testing a J79 F4 phantom engine after a rebuild. Standing less than three feet on the side of the exhaust while the engine was ramped to full afterburner military power!

Beautiful watching the dancing diamond's light show being while surrounded by the most awesome sound in my universe with every cell in my body vibrating!

Even the ground shook!

Being near a full throated volcanic eruption may be better or close!

One for my bucket list!

;)
I've read the sound of a volcano is horrendous to the point that every cell of your being wants to run as far away as possible from it...

[Hitch]

Humm, for real? Or just sicker than a dog and just feel like you are?

Out of body experience the other night, makes you wonder and think about it. Ever hear of Robert Monroe? I've been trying to read his book Journey's Out of the Body, but can't read it for more than 10 minutes or so. Deep shit.

[Neuro]

Out of body experience the other night, makes you wonder and think about it. Ever hear of Robert Monroe? I've been trying to read his book Journey's Out of the Body, but can't read it for more than 10 minutes or so. Deep shit.
What brought that on? Drugs? Overworked?

[Dogman]

What brought that on? Drugs? Overworked?

Davy Jones maybe scratching and banging on his hull, wearing the skin of a sea otter?

;)

[Hitch]

What brought that on? Drugs? Overworked?

I don't know what brought it on. I woke up at around 3 am to use the head, then crawled back in bed. As soon as I laid down, I felt something crawl under the sheets next to me. My first though was cool another lucid dream, then I rolled out of the bed. Next I'm floating in the air. I go into the main area of the boat. I know I'm having an out of body experience at this point. I look at the ceiling and think I should be able to go through it. But, do I want to. Do I want to see what's out there. I decide to try, and I go through the ceiling. I see the plywood, fiberglass,etc as my eyes go through it. I go about 50 feet up into the air and look down at the boat and around the marina. It's silent and dark. I think about where I should go next, think about visiting a gal on another boat, but decide that would be too weird. Then I wake up, wide awake.

I've been doing a lot of reading on lucid dreams, out of body experiences. Robert Monroe's book creeps me out, because he goes into detail and describes exactly what I'm experiencing.

As crazy as it sounds, I never really feared death, now I just know with out a doubt 100% certain, we are more than just our bodies. From a spiritual sense, I've never felt any more peace or understanding than I do now.

I need to get this off my chest. There's nobody to really talk to about it.

[Neuro]

I like my floating in the air dreams, never went through solids though...

[Hitch]

I like my floating in the air dreams, never went through solids though...

In that book, Robert Monroe tries to prove that there's more going on than dreams. They did an experiment with him. They watched him sleep, and in another room they put some numbers for him to read. The idea being, he would leave his body as he claims, and look at the numbers. The whole time while being monitored. While being watched as he sleep, the husband of an assistant came into the room for a few minutes to see his wife, then left. During that time, Monroe was sleeping in another room. After waking up, Monroe said he had an out of body experience and was able to describe the woman's husband perfectly...even though he was sleeping the whole time.

This is a very deep subject and probably deserves it's own thread.

[ximmy]

I like an Iced Chi Latte in the afternoon sometimes...

[Dogman]

Good stuff!

[Neuro]

I like an Iced Chi Latte in the afternoon sometimes...
Isn't that the same thing...

[ximmy]

Isn't that the same thing...

me no understandy...

[Horn]

NO ICED CHAI LATTES!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljnT49jU9vM

[ximmy]

NO ICED CHAI LATTES!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljnT49jU9vM

Why speaketh ye of 7th trump? [the central scrutinizer]

He looks like a cheap
sort of flying saucer about five feet across with a snout-like megaphone apparatus in
the front with two big eyes mounted like Appletons with miniature motorized frowning
chrome eyebrows over them. Along the side of his disc-like body are several sets of
stupid looking headers and exhaust hoses which apparently propel him and punctuate
his dialogue with horrible smelling smoke rings. In the middle of his head we can see
an airport wind sock and constantly twirling anemometer. The bottom of him has a landing
light and three spoked wheels.

7th trump speaks:
This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER...it is my responsibility to enforce all the laws
that haven't been passed yet. It is also my responsibility to alert each and every one of
you to the potential consequences of various ordinary everyday activities you might be
performing which could eventually lead to The Death Penalty (or affect your parents'
credit rating). Our criminal institutions are full of little creeps like you who do wrong things...
and many of them were driven to these crimes by a horrible force called MUSIC!

[Horn]

a man of large ego excorsizing...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0oDhYnUSQ

[osoab]

i ate bacon

[Dogman]

i ate bacon

I minced some up and threw them into a big pot of pinto Bean's that have been soaking abt 24 hours !

Corn bread is next !

Just add heat !

;)

[Horn]

That sounds like something, Dogman.

Yur off topic

[Camp Bassfish]

There it is.....over there.

[Dogman]

That sounds like something, Dogman.

Yur off topic

Yep !

IT was something, and IS delicious with the summer sausage that was thrown into the pot !

;)

[ximmy]

Have a good weekend everyone! http://i7.glitter-graphics.org/pub/33/33627qz0kw47zut.gif

I'm not doing much this weekend, some lite gardening, mowing the lawn, washing the cars. Normal household things.

In a few weeks I will be changing my solar & battery set up from 12v to 24v.

[Horn]

What've u got back at home sista?

Deviled trombones?

[Hitch]

I'm not crazy!!! :) I'm not sleepwalking. While reading this forum 5 minutes ago something happened, I actually saw it happen finally with my own eyes.

Yeah this thread is about nothing so this post fits in.

Anyway, life is great!

[Dogman]

Scratch my head or butt ?

I know !

Do both at the same time with a grin!

:)

Thought picture !

;D

[Hitch]

Scratch my head or butt ?

I know !

Do both at the same time with a grin!

:)

Forum Runner


Cheers my friend. For the past maybe 9 months or so, every now and then, I wake up in the morning and things are moved around. Where they shouldn't be. Weird stuff. The strangest was my watch and the date wheel.

It had me thinking something was wrong with me, either I was going crazy, sleepwalking, I don't know.

This morning I saw, with my own eyes, something move on it's own.

Now, I don't expect anyone to believe this, and I really don't care. This thread is about nothing anyway. But, man what huge weight has just been lifted off my shoulders.

[milehi]

Cheers my friend. For the past maybe 9 months or so, every now and then, I wake up in the morning and things are moved around. Where they shouldn't be. Weird stuff. The strangest was my watch and the date wheel.

It had me thinking something was wrong with me, either I was going crazy, sleepwalking, I don't know.

This morning I saw, with my own eyes, something move on it's own.

Now, I don't expect anyone to believe this, and I really don't care. This thread is about nothing anyway. But, man what huge weight has just been lifted off my shoulders.

I belive you

[Horn]

Michigan GOP lawmaker apologizes for mocking California as ‘land of fruits and nuts’

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/03/michigan-gop-lawmaker-apologizes-for-mocking-california-as-land-of-fruits-and-nuts-in-lgbt-slur/

[monty]

Happy Coffee Day

http://gold-silver.us/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7667&stc=1

[ximmy]

What've u got back at home sista?

Deviled trombones?

"You’ve got a good home here, good loving parents, you’ve got not too bad of a brain. Is it some devil that crawls inside you?"

[Horn]

And then, a bird of rarest-spun heaven metal, or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now ... I knew such lovely pictures"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9ru4O5x9do

[ximmy]

And then, a bird of rarest-spun heaven metal, or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now ... I knew such lovely pictures"

"Using the gulliver to much like, eh? Giving orders and disciplining and that perhaps, eh?"

[Horn]

"Using the gulliver to much like, eh? Giving orders and disciplining and that perhaps, eh?"

Xim and her dimwitted boo follower couldn't do it any better. :)

[Cebu_4_2]

http://i7.glitter-graphics.org/pub/33/33627qz0kw47zut.gif
In a few weeks I will be changing my solar & battery set up from 12v to 24v.

Are you running everything 12/24 volt or do you use an inverter to 120v?

[ximmy]

Are you running everything 12/24 volt or do you use an inverter to 120v?

I was all 12 v.

My panels are ready, 12/24 120/240 watt. My controllers will run 24v with a dip switch... I am buying a 24v Samlex inverter to replace the 12v inverter. Then I will rearrange my battery cables to make them 24v.

[Horn]

Hookin yur icebox into the panels, or fuzzy warbels?

[ximmy]

Hookin yur icebox into the panels, or fuzzy warbels?

"keep your handsome young proboscis out of the dirt."

[Horn]

Don't forget a wireless lithium recharger for yur marching hammer toys! :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stImV0RomL4

[ximmy]

Don't forget a wireless lithium recharger for yur marching hammer toys! :)


http://33.media.tumblr.com/0aa6f2d34f6a40ca459650b4857b49b1/tumblr_mgfmebfDzL1rxmai6o1_500.gif

[Horn]

Pickin up a charge at night from the mooon glow?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHg7UJp-SHY

[ximmy]

Pickin up a charge at night from the mooon glow?


Not tonight, not this nochy.

[Horn]

cuando mejor cuando, una luna llena?!

[ximmy]

cuando mejor cuando, una luna llena?!

me no speaky mexican

[Hitch]

me no speaky mexican

Spanish. I don't speak it either, but there's a lot more countries other than Mexico that speak this language. Horn is down in Costa Rica? They speak Spanish there too.

[Horn]

No hacer el idioma del dios, mi amorcita perrita?

[ximmy]

Spanish. I don't speak it either, but there's a lot more countries other than Mexico that speak this language. Horn is down in Costa Rica? They speak Spanish there too.

God loves all the colors--except Mexican ~Juno

[monty]

Horn, el idioma del dios es bien duro a aprender.

[Horn]

Mexicans are rejected at the borders and airport here.

[Horn]

Horn, el idioma del dios es bien duro a aprender.

Por que esta el idioma del dios, verdad. moi gracioso :)

[Hitch]

Woke up this morning to the best night's sleep I've had in almost 2 weeks. Poured a cup of coffee, and stuck my head out the hatch of the boat to see the day...and find myself face to face with the biggest bull sea lion I think I've ever seen. 5 feet away on the dock. He is standing proud with his chest puffed out, head pointing to the sky. He doesn't move and just looks at me. I look at him. We both don't move but are just looking at each other. He finally opens his mouth for a big yawn, and then grunts. I tip my coffee cup and say good morning, and go back down below.

[Dogman]

Typical morning male greeting before first caffeine dose, hope you grunted back to him!

Man o to man o or in this case bull seal !

;)

[Camp Bassfish]

Paradox Lake tomorrow......

[Hitch]

Paradox Lake tomorrow......

Fishing I hope?

[BrewTech]

I've been getting back into guitar after many moons away, so I've been playing a lot, and Mrs. BT has enjoyed watching me get back in the groove with Metallica and other stuff I used to enjoy playing. I asked her if she was paying close attention, because I was planning on getting my acoustic guitar back from my daughter (who never plays it) and I thought we might be able to play together if she felt like learning some stuff. Her response?


"You can't teach an old broad new riffs..."


I almost pissed myself! Classic!

[Camp Bassfish]

Fishing I hope?
Some kayaking and fishing indeed. A beautiful pristine Adirondack lake!

[Hitch]

Almost got crushed at work today. My capt said over the radio to get out of there, I listened, and got my head and upper body out of the way with maybe a second or two to spare. Then, doing the same task later, my coworker had the same thing happen. I told him to get out of the way. Thank God he listened, Thank God I listened...again a second or two and we'd both be dead.

Makes you think, indeed. Appreciate the gift of life, family and friends, folks like yourself who pass on knowledge and wisdom on an internet forum.

[BrewTech]

Almost got crushed at work today. My capt said over the radio to get out of there, I listened, and got my head and upper body out of the way with maybe a second or two to spare. Then, doing the same task later, my coworker had the same thing happen. I told him to get out of the way. Thank God he listened, Thank God I listened...again a second or two and we'd both be dead.

Makes you think, indeed. Appreciate the gift of life, family and friends, folks like yourself who pass on knowledge and wisdom on an internet forum.
Discussion of intelligent ideas has a way of coming in handy at times...

[osoab]

Almost got crushed at work today. My capt said over the radio to get out of there, I listened, and got my head and upper body out of the way with maybe a second or two to spare. Then, doing the same task later, my coworker had the same thing happen. I told him to get out of the way. Thank God he listened, Thank God I listened...again a second or two and we'd both be dead.

Makes you think, indeed. Appreciate the gift of life, family and friends, folks like yourself who pass on knowledge and wisdom on an internet forum.

Rigging fail?

[Dogman]

Rigging fail?

Back in the day, I worked and partied with tug crews. Danger is everywhere and everyday but may not look dangerous at first.

Rigging is high on the list of death, or shit moving when it should not or one misstep!

Hitch works in a very very dangerous job and career!

Yea Hitch spill the beans, spin us a tale.

I bet most here have not a clue how dangerous your job is, tho I for one do.

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[Hitch]

Yea Hitch spill the beans, spin us a tale.

We were running anchors, 20,000 pound ones off the bow of the tugboat. Biggest anchors I've ever seen, over 10 feet long. The job I'm on, has a barge about 300 feet long, the size of a football field. At each corner, one of those anchors is stretched out on wire rope to hold the barge in place.

Wind and current. Well, we had to move that barge. We picked the anchor off the bottom with the tugboat, all 20,000 pounds. That's something to see. Then we drove that anchor to the barge to secure it. Once you pick up one anchor, the barge is moving on it's own.

What almost crushed me, was I had to lean over the bow of the tugboat and tie a stopper knot on the wire, so it wouldn't get away from us. The Capt can control the boat, but not the barge! As I was leaning over the bow, the barge closed in on me.

I was working with one of the best Captain's we have. He told me to get out of there at the last second, as I couldn't see shit leaning over trying to tie the knot.

The barge slammed the boat, right where I was working. Right where my head was, trying to tie the knot.

[Glass]

the sea is treacherous for sure. Scarey tale there hitch.

There is a sad tale in the news this morning of a sailor being crushed during a supply delivery to an off shore oil rig somewhere off the Western Australia coast.

A man has been killed in an accident aboard a supply vessel off the West Australian coast.


The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the death on the Skandi Pacific, 166km north-west of Karartha on the North West Shelf yesterday morning.
The fatal accident happened while the vessel attempted to shelter from bad weather.


“Skandi Pacific stopped working cargo with the drilling platform Atwood Osprey due to heavy weather,” ATSB said.


“While attempting to shelter from the weather and secure cargo, a wave came over the back deck of the vessel and shifted cargo.
“A crew member was attempting to secure cargo when he was crushed between a moving mini-container and a cargo skip.”



link (https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/28806876/sailor-crushed-in-nw-shipping-accident/)

[Hitch]

I'm sort of out of it. I worked 37 hours in a row. I got on the clock Monday at 2 pm, worked through the night, all day Tuesday, and finally got off at 3 am this morning. During this time I got maybe 2 quick naps in, which I really didn't sleep, because the environment I was trying to sleep in was pure hell. Engines going, loud noises, 90 degree heat, no fresh air, everything moving around me.

On top of that, for 37 hours of work, only 12 hours of that is overtime, which is time and half pay.

Somehow modern day labor laws don't seem to apply where I work.

On the bright side, I guess it's good training for SHTF. At least I should be used to the brutality of a harsh environment, lack of sleep, and an unstable schedule.

If you have a comfortable office job, I envy you though. I can't imagine just working 8 hours in an air conditioned office anymore.

[monty]

I'm sort of out of it. I worked 37 hours in a row. I got on the clock Monday at 2 pm, worked through the night, all day Tuesday, and finally got off at 3 am this morning. During this time I got maybe 2 quick naps in, which I really didn't sleep, because the environment I was trying to sleep in was pure hell. Engines going, loud noises, 90 degree heat, no fresh air, everything moving around me.

On top of that, for 37 hours of work, only 12 hours of that is overtime, which is time and half pay.

Somehow modern day labor laws don't seem to apply where I work.

On the bright side, I guess it's good training for SHTF. At least I should be used to the brutality of a harsh environment, lack of sleep, and an unstable schedule.

If you have a comfortable office job, I envy you though. I can't imagine just working 8 hours in an air conditioned office anymore.


Also on the bright side, you are fortunate enough to be employed in these times.

[Hitch]

Also on the bright side, you are fortunate enough to be employed in these times.

I am grateful, I'm thankful I have a job, and more importantly...a job I actually really enjoy.

I know a lot of folks are not that fortunate.

It did take me a couple of days to feel like my normal self again. Normal people don't work 37 hours in a row. I guess that's my beef. Overtime is supposed to discourage employers from working people like that, by hitting them in the pocketbook. We don't get overtime pay until after 12 hours of work, and it resets at midnight. So, if we start our job at noon, come midnight, it's a new day. We can work 24 hours in a row without overtime. There's no incentive to crew change us out. Just work us and hope the job gets done safely and done well.