Slightly off topic here, but this thread's title caused me to wonder whether there would be much support for a good or happy things thread? We could list random things that turned out well. It would be the opposite of the eternally-popular rant thread.
It's nice to hook up the scanner and get zero fault codes about anything at all.
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I can’t complain.
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It's the last night of Oktoberfest so for the appetizer I made potato croquettes. Unfortunately German doesn't have the word 'tots' so I had to call them 'Kartoffelkinder' - Potato Children. Ha.
The positive on a cancer screening I had ,was a false positive. Nothing there,clear ,nada. Took a ton of worry away.😁
I trust you are still in touch with the fruit of your loins, tho.
The positive on a cancer screening I had ,was a false positive. Nothing there,clear ,nada. Took a ton of worry away.😁
I trust you are still in touch with the fruit of your loins, tho.
75% of them, yes. I have a great relationship with each son and my youngest daughter. My older daughter is... not talking to me. She did email me the other day, so that was cool. But it was to yell at me for her not being able to see her doc because the insurance company hadn't yet processed my COBRA registration, so that was less cool. I even have an email from my former employer and the insurance folks that it was on them, but that doesn't matter. I'm still the asshole. :shrug:
My wife suggested we give my youngest daughter my truck (her car just died a horrible death), and Liz would get me in to a newer, bigger truck. We did. She did. The thing is, she doesn't even know my daughter because my ex convinced the court that my wife is psychotic, and they disallowed my minor children from being around Liz. Comical, really. At least it would be if I didn't have to treat my kids and wife like I have two separate families. My older kids agree it's f'ing idiotic, and we see them often; both sons have actually lived with us for a time each, and gosh, no psychosis, no craziness, just lots of laughing and happiness and good times and love.
Sarah, my youngest, will be 18 soon, and I really would love for her to meet Liz. I think they're going to get along great, and Sarah is well aware Liz doesn't want to try to be her mom or push her mom out of the way, or anything like that. It's all just so silly.
And dumb.
And wrong. It's just wrong.
I have a beautiful, sexy and most importantly very understanding wife, kids that are doing great, a garage with fantastic motorcycles in it, some decent skis for the winter and beer money in my pocket....... I can't complain but some times I still do....
Happy thread. You're doing it wrong.
I trust you are still in touch with the fruit of your loins, tho.
75% of them, yes. I have a great relationship with each son and my youngest daughter. My older daughter is... not talking to me. She did email me the other day, so that was cool. But it was to yell at me for her not being able to see her doc because the insurance company hadn't yet processed my COBRA registration, so that was less cool. I even have an email from my former employer and the insurance folks that it was on them, but that doesn't matter. I'm still the asshole. :shrug:
My wife suggested we give my youngest daughter my truck (her car just died a horrible death), and Liz would get me in to a newer, bigger truck. We did. She did. The thing is, she doesn't even know my daughter because my ex convinced the court that my wife is psychotic, and they disallowed my minor children from being around Liz. Comical, really. At least it would be if I didn't have to treat my kids and wife like I have two separate families. My older kids agree it's f'ing idiotic, and we see them often; both sons have actually lived with us for a time each, and gosh, no psychosis, no craziness, just lots of laughing and happiness and good times and love.
Sarah, my youngest, will be 18 soon, and I really would love for her to meet Liz. I think they're going to get along great, and Sarah is well aware Liz doesn't want to try to be her mom or push her mom out of the way, or anything like that. It's all just so silly.
And dumb.
And wrong. It's just wrong.
Happy thread. You're doing it wrong.
👍👍 The most unappreciated band ever.I have a beautiful, sexy and most importantly very understanding wife, kids that are doing great, a garage with fantastic motorcycles in it, some decent skis for the winter and beer money in my pocket....... I can't complain but some times I still do....
Complain....so much easier...
https://youtu.be/Px0POtu17cs
👍👍 The most unappreciated band ever.I have a beautiful, sexy and most importantly very understanding wife, kids that are doing great, a garage with fantastic motorcycles in it, some decent skis for the winter and beer money in my pocket....... I can't complain but some times I still do....
Complain....so much easier...
https://youtu.be/Px0POtu17cs
OK, after the gloom I cast into the Rant thread, here's my good stuff:
My moto runs, and runs well.
Pillion auditions are underway and I think I've found one. She says she's bonded with the bike as much as me.
She's 200 miles away, but that includes the whole length of Hwy 96.
Good deed done today.
This morning at the Asda check out I was behind an old lady in the queue. Her bill came to £56.83 but when she counted out all her change she only had just under £50. I thought she was probably someone’s Gran and I’d like to think someone would have helped my Gran out when she was alive.
She didn’t want me to help her but I insisted, and in no time we had all her shopping back on the shelves.
I was on Google Maps scouting good riding areas when I discovered that Wisconsin has named a nature preserve for me! And I've only lived here a few months! Yea! Maybe I should run for governor?It's a nice riding area too.
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=82 (https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas/index.asp?SNA=82)
And Papa, gheeze! :)
Our house "Officially" went on the market around 10am Saturday, by 4pm we had a sale and wound up $5k over the asking price and were turning away interested/prospective buyers. I knew the Puget Sound housing market was insane, and we have a nice house in a desirable location but 6 hours from listing to firm sale offer is pretty fast.
Our new house won't be built for 6 months so we'll be getting rid of a ton of stuff, storing the rest and living in one of our daughters guest rooms for awhile.
First World problems I guess. :smiley_thumb:
Our house "Officially" went on the market around 10am Saturday, by 4pm we had a sale and wound up $5k over the asking price and were turning away interested/prospective buyers. I knew the Puget Sound housing market was insane, and we have a nice house in a desirable location but 6 hours from listing to firm sale offer is pretty fast.
Our new house won't be built for 6 months so we'll be getting rid of a ton of stuff, storing the rest and living in one of our daughters guest rooms for awhile.
First World problems I guess. :smiley_thumb:
Congrats. That's awesome!!! Our last sale was fast too. Not that fast but within a week on our house and first day on Grams house. Bummer about your being on the wrong coast. I love acquiring other people's tons of stuff during a move. 😁
Our house "Officially" went on the market around 10am Saturday, by 4pm we had a sale and wound up $5k over the asking price and were turning away interested/prospective buyers. I knew the Puget Sound housing market was insane, and we have a nice house in a desirable location but 6 hours from listing to firm sale offer is pretty fast.
Our new house won't be built for 6 months so we'll be getting rid of a ton of stuff, storing the rest and living in one of our daughters guest rooms for awhile.
First World problems I guess. :smiley_thumb:
Our house "Officially" went on the market around 10am Saturday, by 4pm we had a sale and wound up $5k over the asking price and were turning away interested/prospective buyers. I knew the Puget Sound housing market was insane, and we have a nice house in a desirable location but 6 hours from listing to firm sale offer is pretty fast.
Our new house won't be built for 6 months so we'll be getting rid of a ton of stuff, storing the rest and living in one of our daughters guest rooms for awhile.
First World problems I guess. :smiley_thumb:
Congrats. Mom's house sold in a week. We under priced it a little to move because we didn't want to set on it for a long time to get a better price. Still-and-all, 5x original purchase price wasn't bad.
Donating to Salvation Army is an option (and in our house infinitely better than Goodwill).
So I just vented in the Rant thread about my bro-in-law who constantly rants about small healthcare costs for his kids while spendthrifting himself into not having the money handy for necessities like healthcare for his kids. I'd understand and accept his financial complaints if he was careful with his money, but he would easily have the funds available to meet these expenses if he spent more wisely.
That got me thinking. I'm really very happy that my wife and I agree on finances, and that neither of us are spendthrifts. Good planning and a lack of unfortunate events in our lives go very far in this world.
Yep, first wife went through money like crazy, second one is much better. she has her $ I have mine we split the bills and everyone is happy. If a new horse, or motorcycle shows up it's not a big deal.
I'm back to dropping about $2400/month on health care, so I can't add much to the good thread on that topic, but the good news is, I'm still earning enough without rushing back into a dead-end corporate 9-5, that I can take my time shopping for the right full time gig and still have competent health care coverage. Yeah, it has completely decimated, again, any "fun" spending, but this too shall pass, as they say. :)
Yep, first wife went through money like crazy, second one is much better. she has her $ I have mine we split the bills and everyone is happy. If a new horse, or motorcycle shows up it's not a big deal.
This morning I was standing at the sink, and my feet were being pleasantly warmed by the under-vanity air vent. I really appreciate central heating with automatic controls.
My father had to stoke a coal furnace before and after school. My mother's childhood home was heated by a wood fireplace in each room. This is much better. It's amazing what a century can bring.
Last week I had the honor of walking my oldest daughter down the aisle. It was a gorgeous day and everyone had a great time. She was a beautiful bride!( I know I'm biased, but she really was :inlove: )
Last week I had the honor of walking my oldest daughter down the aisle.That is a Good Thing.
We got a puppy.
I had my physical today. Everything is as expected, but the blood work hasn't come back from the lab.
If I got off my butt and did more cardio, things would likely all sort themselves out. Maybe even to reduce or eliminate the blood pressure pills. I knew that already. But the powers of laziness are strong in me.
We got a puppy.
I had my physical today. Everything is as expected, but the blood work hasn't come back from the lab.
If I got off my butt and did more cardio, things would likely all sort themselves out. Maybe even to reduce or eliminate the blood pressure pills. I knew that already. But the powers of laziness are strong in me.
Me too. The Dr used words like "excellent" and such. When the blood work came back everything was also mostly excellent but some [insert cryptic alphanumeric here] meant that I have an abdominal scan tomorrow.
It's kinda like living in Tolkien's Shire. Our Hobbit-hole is all so very nice, and the bad in the world is just a rumor of things far, far away. Sometimes, however, I wish I were in Rivendell, Minas Tirith or Edoras. Fighting evil sounds so much more interesting than fighting dandelions. But I should be careful what I wish for.
It's kinda like living in Tolkien's Shire. Our Hobbit-hole is all so very nice, and the bad in the world is just a rumor of things far, far away. Sometimes, however, I wish I were in Rivendell, Minas Tirith or Edoras. Fighting evil sounds so much more interesting than fighting dandelions. But I should be careful what I wish for.
Dude. That is a freaking brillianty observation and echjoes much of my own thoughts.
Of course my good thing is that it ins now CHristmas break, and after helping my briothe rmove into his new palace I am about 4 bers and two whiskies in. Things are good.
It's kinda like living in Tolkien's Shire. Our Hobbit-hole is all so very nice, and the bad in the world is just a rumor of things far, far away. Sometimes, however, I wish I were in Rivendell, Minas Tirith or Edoras. Fighting evil sounds so much more interesting than fighting dandelions. But I should be careful what I wish for.
Dude. That is a freaking brillianty observation and echjoes much of my own thoughts.
Of course my good thing is that it ins now CHristmas break, and after helping my briothe rmove into his new palace I am about 4 bers and two whiskies in. Things are good.
Woo! The moderator is loaded, anything goes tonight!
Also, Clay's brother lives in a palace. How cool is that?
It's kinda like living in Tolkien's Shire. Our Hobbit-hole is all so very nice, and the bad in the world is just a rumor of things far, far away. Sometimes, however, I wish I were in Rivendell, Minas Tirith or Edoras. Fighting evil sounds so much more interesting than fighting dandelions. But I should be careful what I wish for.
Dude. That is a freaking brillianty observation and echjoes much of my own thoughts.
Of course my good thing is that it ins now CHristmas break, and after helping my briothe rmove into his new palace I am about 4 bers and two whiskies in. Things are good.
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...And I think I'm eating more sausage and cheese here in Wisconsin...
I'm back. And sober. Mostly. It is quite a pad...Um, huh?
I'm back. And sober. Mostly. It is quite a pad...Um, huh?
Rifle? Pistol? Purpose?
I was going to give my $0.02 and recommend the Tikka T3X Tac A1 with folding stock. Out-of-the-box accuracy.
I was going to give my $0.02 and recommend the Tikka T3X Tac A1 with folding stock. Out-of-the-box accuracy.
In Massachusetts folding stocks are bad.
S&W Governor, Ruger GP100, Henry .22 magnum.
We finally received a meaningful snowfall in the Milwaukee area last night. One of my condo fantasies came true this morning as I stood at the window snug and warm while drinking coffee and watching someone who isn't me clearing my driveway. :wings:
I wonder whether my Dad felt this good when I was a kid clearing the driveway and he was supervising from inside?
Today is my oldest son's birthday, he turned 17 today.
My sons biggest enjoyments in life is riding his bicycle. Well last week one of the shifter cables let go. I looked into my reservoir of bicycle parts, nope not one like that. We put the bike into the truck and headed down to out independent bike shop (a real Mom and Pop & hires all the local kids). Owner looks at the bike and gives me a rundown of how in need of repairs is. In truth he rides the darn thing 4 hours a day on weekdays and twice chat on weekends. So sure it needs a bit of tuning, Ya like I said his biggest joy.
I like the bike shop and am ok with supporting them, so I told him to give it the works (about $230) Well today is my sons B day and the bike should be done so we went to get it.
Love this shop, bike was washed and detailed, not just the shifter cables but ALL cables, new brake shoes & brake calipers have been overhauled (they took them off, disassembled, cleaned, lubed and put them back on with real good settings), chain is new and so are the rear set. Shifters also overhauled and the crank set removed and bearings have fresh grease, pedals are also clean and spin free. Spokes were checked and rims trued. Love this shop, that and the bill was less than the quote. Heck I would have paid the full quote.
My son gave it a ride around the parking lot and the smile was worth any price. Not only was the bike in great shape he was at home on the bike again (after a week off) This was the highlight of his B day, that and the time on the beach.
Once we got back home, my son took off for a little over an hour on his bicycle. When he came back he gave me a big hug (he does not really talk so for him this is huge).
Today was a good day
We finally received a meaningful snowfall in the Milwaukee area last night. One of my condo fantasies came true this morning as I stood at the window snug and warm while drinking coffee and watching someone who isn't me clearing my driveway. :wings:
I wonder whether my Dad felt this good when I was a kid clearing the driveway and he was supervising from inside?
Maybe he did, it all depends if he was paying you
:couch:
...... he turned 17 today...... he gave me a big hug (he does not really talk so for him this is huge).
Today was a good day
My son (sheriff not engineer) is out of the hospital and resting well, my daughter in law is good and giving my a 'fresh' granddaughter in 6 weeks, my daughter just old me she is adding to the grandchild pile also, and I'm on day two of a job with a history of paying their employees!
Got a new battery and a jacket on the way. Things are looking up!
He can barely see or hear, but his sniffer works surprisingly well. :D
I was accepted and cleared my back round check at the Air Heritage Museum, I also was granted a hanger license. So now i can go and help keep some aviation history alive. :banana: :banana:
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Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
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Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Now, don't go into administration. :nono:
Thanks everyone!Now, don't go into administration. :nono:
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Seriously. No. I plan to show up, probably wearing pants, and ride this gig out until I can retire. Think of me as the Cookie of academia.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Got the call yesterday that our company is getting some of the SBA money. We are bringing back 80% of our work force. I'll be working from home for the most part again. Will be nice to get off the unemployment.
Got the call yesterday that our company is getting some of the SBA money. We are bringing back 80% of our work force. I'll be working from home for the most part again. Will be nice to get off the unemployment.
wow!Today I received notification that my application for promotion to Full Professor has been approved.
Congrats!
A neighbor seemed interested in talking about my motorcycle every time we saw each other. I thought it was just small talk that was limited to the one visible thing where I had an interest. But he just brought home a Honda Ruckus! We've just doubled the number of motorbikes in the neighborhood!
Hmm ... I might be having an influence on my new neighborhood? ;D
There goes the neighborhood. Next it will be roving scooter gangs.
Good thing: the Falcon rocket did NOT explode on the pad at Kennedy today. The launch went safely so far and Bob and Doug are on the way to the ISS.
For what...double time and a half? I’d volunteer for that too. 😎
For what...double time and a half? I’d volunteer for that too. 😎
Yep, I was expecting that the crew would get paid extra for holiday or evening work. People should get paid for doing the work. After all, I'm paying for it and I want it done both well and quickly. And I recognize that there's a cost to this.