Post by: CigarBanter on February 10, 2018, 12:06:16 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 05:30:00 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 10, 2018, 07:17:16 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 10, 2018, 07:22:13 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On Feb. 10, 1968, U.S. figure skater Peggy Fleming, 19, won America's only gold medal of the Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France, in the ladies' singles event. (Gabriele Seyfert of East Germany earned the silver medal, Hana Maskova of Czechoslovakia, the bronze.)
On this date:
In 1763, Britain, Spain and France signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War in North America).
In 1840, Britain's Queen Victoria married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
In 1936, Nazi Germany's Reichstag passed a law investing the Gestapo secret police with absolute authority exempt from any legal review.
In 1942, RCA Victor presented Glenn Miller and his Orchestra with a "gold record" for their recording of "Chattanooga Choo Choo," which had sold more than 1 million copies.
In 1949, Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman" opened at Broadway's Morosco Theater with Lee J. Cobb as Willy Loman.
In 1959, a major tornado tore through the St. Louis area, killing 21 people and causing heavy damage.
In 1962, the Soviet Union exchanged captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy held by the United States. Republican George W. Romney announced his ultimately successful candidacy for governor of Michigan.
In 1966, the Jacqueline Susann novel "Valley of the Dolls" was published by Bernard Geis Associates.
In 1967, the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, dealing with presidential disability and succession, was ratified as Minnesota and Nevada adopted it.
In 1981, eight people were killed when a fire set by a busboy broke out at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino.
In 1992, boxer Mike Tyson was convicted in Indianapolis of raping Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant. (Tyson served three years in prison.) Author Alex Haley died in Seattle at age 70.
In 2005, playwright Arthur Miller died in Roxbury, Connecticut, at age 89 on the 56th anniversary of the Broadway opening of "Death of a Salesman."
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 10, 2018, 07:22:55 AM
Five years ago: Joe Paterno's family released its response to Penn State's report on the Jerry Sandusky scandal, attacking Louis Freeh's conclusion that the coach hid sex abuse allegations against his longtime assistant. Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford took charge of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. At the Grammy Awards, Fun. won song of the year for "We Are Young"; Gotye's "Somebody I Used to Know" picked up record of the year.
One year ago: President Donald Trump, fresh off patching up ties with China, reassured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House that the U.S. would defend its close ally. Retired Lt. Gen. Harold G. "Hal" Moore, the American hero known for saving most of his men in the 1965 Battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam War, died in Auburn, Alabama, at age 94. Billionaire businessman Mike Ilitch, who founded the Little Caesars pizza empire before buying the Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Tigers, died at age 87.
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 10, 2018, 07:23:34 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on February 10, 2018, 07:23:59 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 08:35:31 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 08:39:58 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 08:55:55 AM
I don't recognize the band, The Ventures, but they have two old farts celebrating birthdays today. Hard to believe there's an 85 year-old rocker out there but that's what it says.Ahhh, it's that instrumental surf rock stuff you hear, like in the Hawaii Five-O theme. Apparently still very popular in Japan.
What would we do without Google?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 09:12:32 AM
Post by: Johnny on February 10, 2018, 09:42:45 AM
Post by: Short stack on February 10, 2018, 09:59:37 AM
I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!//Happy bday JR hope you enjoy your day
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:10:08 AM
I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:10:55 AM
Nice to see you too, Short stack.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!//Happy bday JR hope you enjoy your day
Post by: Threebean on February 10, 2018, 10:15:44 AM
I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday, Johnny. Hope you get some cake and ice cream.
Post by: Threebean on February 10, 2018, 10:18:37 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:45:33 AM
Good morning Tony, Johnny, Dean, Short Stack, and any Daves lurking. Overcast and a bit damp out, 57 deg. Temps are supposed to plummet this afternoon, down to 30 tonight.Sheesh, what is it... Winter?
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 10:49:55 AM
I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy Birthday Johnny.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 10:50:37 AM
I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 10:53:02 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:53:30 AM
The calendar says February 3rd. Maybe it was dawgbryant and my eyes tricked me?I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:56:55 AM
No tricks. It's your profile. You must have entered February 3rd for some reason when you recreated your account.The calendar says February 3rd. Maybe it was dawgbryant and my eyes tricked me?I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 10:58:00 AM
My chili is ready. I can't win. I am the AC today. if MC is Master of Ceremonies, I am the Amateur of Ceremonies.I could sure go for some chili. May make some today too.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 11:14:08 AM
I see 1952-04-23 in my profile.No tricks. It's your profile. You must have entered February 3rd for some reason when you recreated your account.The calendar says February 3rd. Maybe it was dawgbryant and my eyes tricked me?I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 11:19:43 AM
Yeah, me too... Now that you changed it.I see 1952-04-23 in my profile.No tricks. It's your profile. You must have entered February 3rd for some reason when you recreated your account.The calendar says February 3rd. Maybe it was dawgbryant and my eyes tricked me?I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 11:55:16 AM
LOLYeah, me too... Now that you changed it.I see 1952-04-23 in my profile.No tricks. It's your profile. You must have entered February 3rd for some reason when you recreated your account.The calendar says February 3rd. Maybe it was dawgbryant and my eyes tricked me?I'm in April.I tried to add my name to the bday list but it wouldn't let me, I'm 67 today!!Happy birthday Johnny! I rarely remember to look at that calendar. Looks like we forgot to wish Deano a happy birthday recently.
You have to just add your birth date to your profile and it will automatically put it on the calendar.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 12:04:12 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 02:56:29 PM
Post by: Short stack on February 10, 2018, 03:14:10 PM
My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 04:20:14 PM
I actually used 93% lean turkey because I'm on a diet. Don't tell Dean or he'll take away my man card.My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: Short stack on February 10, 2018, 04:37:53 PM
/I can relate I have lost and gained enough weight in my life to make 3 normal size men,I ain’t never been called SlimI actually used 93% lean turkey because I'm on a diet. Don't tell Dean or he'll take away my man card.My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 04:42:45 PM
Not even ironically?/I can relate I have lost and gained enough weight in my life to make 3 normal size men,I ain’t never been called SlimI actually used 93% lean turkey because I'm on a diet. Don't tell Dean or he'll take away my man card.My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: Short stack on February 10, 2018, 04:52:44 PM
/No I played football thru hi school , college and weight was a positive so i did not get ribbing,So as I got older it got out of hand and I guess my jobs prevented the use of the negative jokes even tho it would not have bothered meNot even ironically?/I can relate I have lost and gained enough weight in my life to make 3 normal size men,I ain’t never been called SlimI actually used 93% lean turkey because I'm on a diet. Don't tell Dean or he'll take away my man card.My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 05:38:41 PM
You must never have met Sfish. He's a real ball buster./No I played football thru hi school , college and weight was a positive so i did not get ribbing,So as I got older it got out of hand and I guess my jobs prevented the use of the negative jokes even tho it would not have bothered meNot even ironically?/I can relate I have lost and gained enough weight in my life to make 3 normal size men,I ain’t never been called SlimI actually used 93% lean turkey because I'm on a diet. Don't tell Dean or he'll take away my man card.My chili is in the crock pot...//What meat do you use?
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 05:50:21 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 05:51:41 PM
What meat do you put in your chili, Dean?I used 1 # of ground chuck and 1 # of hot Italian sausage.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 08:00:42 PM
out of 12 contestants, my chili came in at a 3 way tie for next to last place, but I came home with an empty crock pot.So 9th place? How many more ties were there?
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on February 10, 2018, 08:05:41 PM
Sounds perfect. Taking the casing off the sausage is the best way to go with chili.What meat do you put in your chili, Dean?I used 1 # of ground chuck and 1 # of hot Italian sausage.
The one I made isn't spicy enough but the family seems to be enjoying it. Came in first place over here.
Post by: FloridaDean on February 10, 2018, 08:13:58 PM
I use the loose ground sausage, easier to work with.Sounds perfect. Taking the casing off the sausage is the best way to go with chili.What meat do you put in your chili, Dean?I used 1 # of ground chuck and 1 # of hot Italian sausage.
The one I made isn't spicy enough but the family seems to be enjoying it. Came in first place over here.
One other. 2 way tie for fourth.