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8trackdisco Offline
#351 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 8:43 AM EST
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Kermit Weather here. Very froggy 🐸 🌫️.

High of 38 is the estimate. If things go as forecasted, the next seven days will be an average of 15 degrees above normal.
8trackdisco Offline
#352 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 8:48 AM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Having worked in a similar capacity as Shawn I can definitely relate. As far as the agency I worked for they didn’t give a chit. As far as they were concerned if didn’t like it you were free to quit. Since the administration from the Sheriff down they had “paid their dues” so to even mention it you’d be considered a whiner and your career would come to a screeching halt.


That is generally how it goes. Sometimes they don’t give a chit. Other times, the boss might go to bat for you with their boss. That has worked for me maybe one or two times out of five over 30 years.

Everyone has a boss. And when the biggest boss has shareholders as their boss, they can’t or won’t do anything that will cost an extra dollar. Even when they know not doing anything will cost $3 in poorer morale.
Ram27 Offline
#353 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 9:06 AM EST
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Thursday greetings one & all.


Speedy recovery our truck driving friend.
MACS Offline
#354 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 9:11 AM EST
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Dog walked. Ate some breakfast. Might be going fishing tomorrow... trying to target sheepshead inshore. We'll see.
Gene363 Offline
#355 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 10:55 AM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Laid down. Within 5 minutes starting coughing. Within 30 minutes it became non-stop. After about an hour I go in the truck stop to get some cough medicine. They don’t have any. So now I’m in a bed in the ER at Monument Hospital in Grand Rapids, SD.


Get well soon.

Stogie1020 Offline
#356 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 12:03 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Laid down. Within 5 minutes starting coughing. Within 30 minutes it became non-stop. After about an hour I go in the truck stop to get some cough medicine. They don’t have any. So now I’m in a bed in the ER at Monument Hospital in Grand Rapids, SD.

Damn, hope you are doing better.
8trackdisco Offline
#357 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 12:14 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Laid down. Within 5 minutes starting coughing. Within 30 minutes it became non-stop. After about an hour I go in the truck stop to get some cough medicine. They don’t have any. So now I’m in a bed in the ER at Monument Hospital in Grand Rapids, SD.


Prayer completed. 🙏
DrafterX Offline
#358 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 12:23 PM EST
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Pray
DrafterX Offline
#359 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 12:28 PM EST
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Hard salami & swiss sammiches.. kettle chips.... BigGrin
Palama Offline
#360 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 12:51 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Laid down. Within 5 minutes starting coughing. Within 30 minutes it became non-stop. After about an hour I go in the truck stop to get some cough medicine. They don’t have any. So now I’m in a bed in the ER at Monument Hospital in Grand Rapids, SD.


Hope you’re feeling better. Pray
delta1 Offline
#361 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 2:48 PM EST
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Hey Ant, throw some dirt on it...you'll be fine...


pretty wet here...been raining since 4am...have you ever seen the rain...
rfenst Offline
#362 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 3:00 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Laid down. Within 5 minutes starting coughing. Within 30 minutes it became non-stop. After about an hour I go in the truck stop to get some cough medicine. They don’t have any. So now I’m in a bed in the ER at Monument Hospital in Grand Rapids, SD.

Holey $hit!
Abrignac Offline
#363 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 3:47 PM EST
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Slowly making my way to Billings, MT. Another driver is going to meet me there to get my trailer.

I’ve got RSV virus. Freaking miserable.
Abrignac Offline
#364 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 3:51 PM EST
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Up on I-90 about 40 miles west of Gillette, WY. Been on the road for 2 1/2 hours. Got another 3 hours to go but I’m going to stop at a rest area about 30 miles away and take an hour or so nap.
Ram27 Offline
#365 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 4:08 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Slowly making my way to Billings, MT. Another driver is going to meet me there to get my trailer.

I’ve got RSV virus. Freaking miserable.


Take care of yourself & wishing you a speedy recovery.


RAM
Palama Offline
#366 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 4:13 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hey Ant, throw some dirt on it...you'll be fine...


pretty wet here...been raining since 4am...have you ever seen the rain...


You’re kidding, right? ‘Cause according to this, that can’t be true:

https://youtu.be/Gmq4WIjQxp0?si=sZTtUOFec09eKiyc
Abrignac Offline
#367 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 4:53 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hey Ant, throw some dirt on it...you'll be fine...


pretty wet here...been raining since 4am...have you ever seen the rain...


Don’t know about Southern California but it damn sure never rains in Tiger Stadium.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Stadium_(Louisiana)

Despite being 14–2 at Tiger Stadium, famed Alabama head coach Bear Bryant once remarked that "Baton Rouge happens to be the worst place in the world for a visiting team. It's like being inside a drum."

Survey after survey has concluded that Tiger Stadium is the most difficult place for a visiting team to play, including surveys by the College Football Association in 1987, The Sporting News in 1989, Gannett News Service in 1995, and Sport Magazine in 1998.[7] More recently, in 2007, ESPN named Tiger Stadium "the scariest place to play", saying that "Tiger Stadium is, by far, the loudest stadium in the country."
Abrignac Offline
#368 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 4:55 PM EST
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Ram27 wrote:
Take care of yourself & wishing you a speedy recovery.


RAM


Thanks Ram. Taking it one mile at a time.
MACS Offline
#369 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 6:07 PM EST
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Wife's dependent ID expired. Made an appointment for the 29th... last Monday... and both of us forgot about it until today. d'oh!

Went in and got her a new one today. Walked in and nobody was in front of us. Dude made me a new one, too... apparently the old blue retired ID's are out of style. I didn't have to change it for a year or so, when they'll mandate the new one... but I figured why not, I was already there.

Fishing is a go tomorrow... hope I catch some fish. Ain't been fishing in months. I think I forgot how. Liar
delta1 Offline
#370 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 6:23 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
You’re kidding, right? ‘Cause according to this, that can’t be true:

https://youtu.be/Gmq4WIjQxp0?si=sZTtUOFec09eKiyc


Hammond also sang, "it pours, man it pours"...

it do...
8trackdisco Offline
#371 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 7:08 PM EST
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Abrignac wrote:
Don’t know about Southern California but it damn sure never rains in Tiger Stadium.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Stadium_(Louisiana)

Despite being 14–2 at Tiger Stadium, famed Alabama head coach Bear Bryant once remarked that "Baton Rouge happens to be the worst place in the world for a visiting team. It's like being inside a drum."

Survey after survey has concluded that Tiger Stadium is the most difficult place for a visiting team to play, including surveys by the College Football Association in 1987, The Sporting News in 1989, Gannett News Service in 1995, and Sport Magazine in 1998.[7] More recently, in 2007, ESPN named Tiger Stadium "the scariest place to play", saying that "Tiger Stadium is, by far, the loudest stadium in the country."



A long time ago I was at a friend's house who had a tv and stereo system attatched to it. Somebody was playing LSU at home at night. They were schlonging some lower end team (Kentucky). Kentucky had 3rd down and forever. Even though I was in my twenties, I asked him to turn the volume down- it was at 2.

Turned on another game- not nearly the same experience.
Abrignac Offline
#372 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 7:19 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
A long time ago I was at a friend's house who had a tv and stereo system attatched to it. Somebody was playing LSU at home at night. They were schlonging some lower end team (Kentucky). Kentucky had 3rd down and forever. Even though I was in my twenties, I asked him to turn the volume down- it was at 2.

Turned on another game- not nearly the same experience.


That place is magical. It’s unbelievable just how loud it gets. When I was still a deputy I worked a few games for extra duty. Even under normal circumstances you almost have to lean in close to someone’s ear and holler to be heard. Let LSU make a good play and it’s useless to try to communicate. If they score it’s ear piercing.
Abrignac Offline
#373 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 7:26 PM EST
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Also, 4 earthquakes have been registered in Tiger stadium.

1) October 8, 1988, the LSU Tigers upset No. 4 Auburn 7–6. LSU's quarterback Tommy Hodson drove the team down the field before throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Eddie Fuller on 4th down.

2) "Garthquake" happened on April 30, 2022. Garth Brooks played Callin' Baton Rouge and the noise generated shook the Earth again.

3) On November 5, 2022, LSU fans generated two ground motion events back to back. First when Jayden Daniels scored a touchdown on a 25 yard run in overtime.

4) Then another earthquake three minutes later when Mason Taylor caught the game-winning two-point conversion.
DrafterX Offline
#374 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 7:39 PM EST
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Then there was September 28, 1999 when Jades mama tackled the hot dog dude... Mellow
8trackdisco Offline
#375 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 8:40 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Then there was September 28, 1999 when Jades mama tackled the hot dog dude... Mellow



Anxious
Abrignac Offline
#376 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 10:30 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Then there was September 28, 1999 when Jades mama tackled the hot dog dude... Mellow


I wonder were that measured on the Richter Scale?

Finally made it to Billings. I guess I’ll be here a few days until I feel better.
danmdevries Offline
#377 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 10:37 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hammond also sang, "it pours, man it pours"...

it do...


Hey al clear your inbox.
Palama Offline
#378 Posted: Thu, Feb 1 2024, 11:51 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
A long time ago I was at a friend's house who had a tv and stereo system attatched to it. Somebody was playing LSU at home at night. They were schlonging some lower end team (Kentucky). Kentucky had 3rd down and forever. Even though I was in my twenties, I asked him to turn the volume down- it was at 2.

Turned on another game- not nearly the same experience.


Mebbe mid-80s or so? When I was at Sony, we started selling integrated audio-video systems right around then.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#379 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 12:20 AM EST
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^^ what you hunting Mac’s??
MACS Offline
#380 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 6:05 AM EST
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
^^ what you hunting Mac’s??


Sheepshead... I've only caught one, but it was like 5 pounds. BigGrin

https://imgur.com/tC5j6KD
deadeyedick Offline
#381 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 7:54 AM EST
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Morning dudes. What's the groundhog seeing?
dkeage Offline
#382 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 8:15 AM EST
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MACS wrote:
Sheepshead... I've only caught one, but it was like 5 pounds. BigGrin

https://imgur.com/tC5j6KD

I’ve never gone after Sheepshead. Caught plenty when fishing for Specks or Reds with shrimp.

That said, they’re tasty Beer
Ram27 Offline
#383 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 8:43 AM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Morning dudes. What's the groundhog seeing?


Nothing.............Anxious




Friday hello one & all. Herfing
danmdevries Offline
#384 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 8:44 AM EST
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Happy Friday fellas
DrafterX Offline
#385 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 8:50 AM EST
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Cool Dudes...
Stogie1020 Offline
#386 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 9:47 AM EST
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Wifey's 40th today... She thinks we are continuing our tradition of not giving each other gifts. I am going to spring the surprise jewelry I got her tonight at dinner with the fam... Or maybe wait until our actual "going out to dinner and a show to celebrate" tomorrow... Still deciding.
8trackdisco Offline
#387 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 11:19 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Mebbe mid-80s or so? When I was at Sony, we started selling integrated audio-video systems right around then.


Later 80s, yes.
Gene363 Offline
#388 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 11:52 AM EST
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Good Friday late Morning to All! It's a sunny 56°on the way to 70° today.
Abrignac Offline
#389 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 1:21 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
I’ve never gone after Sheepshead. Caught plenty when fishing for Specks or Reds with shrimp.

That said, they’re tasty Beer


I’d rather catch sheepshead than specks or reds. Much better eating.
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#390 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 2:43 PM EST
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Pastrami and sauerkraut on toasted Everything bread. Used horseradish as the condiment.

Over did it.

On the bright side, my sinuses are absolutely clear!
Ram27 Offline
#391 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 4:12 PM EST
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Howdy Dowdy y'all Anxious
Stogie1020 Offline
#392 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 6:07 PM EST
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8trackdisco wrote:
Pastrami and sauerkraut on toasted Everything bread. Used horseradish as the condiment.

Over did it.

On the bright side, my sinuses are absolutely clear!

8track, my russian-jewish barber gave me a jar of this once: http://tinyurl.com/2nxhrz6h

I LOVE spicy mustard, fresh picked/grated horseradish, etc., and this gave me a run for my money. It was so hot and so fantastic at the same time.

That mustard could put sudaphed out of business.
deadeyedick Offline
#393 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 6:14 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Wifey's 40th today... She thinks we are continuing our tradition of not giving each other gifts. I am going to spring the surprise jewelry I got her tonight at dinner with the fam... Or maybe wait until our actual "going out to dinner and a show to celebrate" tomorrow... Still deciding.


I would never get away with no present for a birthday, especially a milestone one. She is gonna be shocked!
delta1 Offline
#394 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 6:24 PM EST
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pho with brisket, fatty flank steak, tripe and tendon for lunch...hot and satisfying on a rainy day...

visited my sister in hospice at an assisted living facility...she's survived nearly two months after a neurologist said she has only days or a couple weeks...inoperable and growing cancerous brain tumor...she's unresponsive when awake...
MACS Offline
#395 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 6:52 PM EST
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Skunked... but a day on the water fishing, smoking a cigar and drinking a couple beers still beats sitting at home.
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#396 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 7:15 PM EST
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Start of the weekend. Looking forward to relaxing. The 3D printer arrived yesterday only took about 30 min to set it up. Did a couple trial prints. First couple of parts came out nice but they were only a small test prints and one of them used 3 filament colors with the auto filament loader. Then I decided to print a larger model to test the extremes but only chose a single color print. This model was a 9 hr print so I just went to bed and let it run.

Sometime during the night it stopped itself. The spool of filament that I was using got snagged on the spool so it stopped printing waiting for human input to fix the jam. One good thing on this line of printers is that if it recognizes a problem, it stops and waits for user input to fix the issue rather than to try to keep going printing crap and wasting filament. Once it's fixed, it can start up where it left off. I chose to just cancel it and deal with it after work. Currently doing a reprint of that same thing I told it to print last night. It's 20% into it and so far so good.

If you are into or want to get into a hobby of 3D printing, I would recommend the line of Bambu printers. They came out of nowhere a few years back and are years ahead of the other 3D printers out there in the same market both with their printers and the slicing software. The price of a package is even less than the previous market leaders like Prusa who sat on their heals until Bambu entered the arena.
DrafterX Offline
#397 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 7:53 PM EST
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Sounds very cool..!! ThumpUp
Abrignac Offline
#398 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2024, 8:53 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Skunked... but a day on the water fishing, smoking a cigar and drinking a couple beers still beats sitting at home.


Same boat as when I was in town? Now I don’t feel so bad.
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#399 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2024, 1:47 AM EST
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3d printing seems cool and stuff but I have no practical application for it.

20 years ago when I had a Bridgeport and a lathe in my little shop it would've been nice for prototypes but I've not machined anything since around 08-09.
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#400 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2024, 1:47 AM EST
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Happy Saturday fellas
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