Post by: CigarBanter on March 15, 2023, 12:01:58 AM
Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 04:04:30 AM
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Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 04:05:58 AM
Len Bundy cashed in frequent-flyer miles to get me the airline tickets I needed to take classes in Chicago and Atlanta to renew my certifications and start earning an income again. In return, he asked that I donate the labor to wire up his office in Ravenna with an ethernet network.
Len knew that I was in need. Desperate need. He also knew I was too damnably proud to accept charity from him. So he made me a deal that provided what I so desperately needed, but let me have some dignity at a time when dignity was in very, very short supply for me.
I was grateful, and will always be grateful to him for that.
Len could be a complicated guy, and he and I found ourselves at times in opposite corners under complicated circumstances. But Len loved God and he served people. People like me.
We lost Len this week. He went home to be with Jesus. The world is a grayer, duller place without him.
(Picture courtesy of Katie Voss)
Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 04:07:15 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 05:32:47 AM
In 2003, I was out of work, paying for a collapsed business, broke, and strangling my credit cards just to buy groceries for my family and pay the mortgage. It was a dismal, awful, painful, miserable time. Then IBM called me and told me they could put me to work if I renewed my training certificates. Problem was, I'd have to fly to Atlanta and Chicago to complete necessary training to renew my certs. I couldn't afford the airline tickets. The cards were maxed out. I was $80,000 in debt. My dad had made a couple of mortgage payments for me. He didn't have the money to give me.Sorry for your loss, Raz. Sounds like he was a hell of a guy.
Len Bundy cashed in frequent-flyer miles to get me the airline tickets I needed to take classes in Chicago and Atlanta to renew my certifications and start earning an income again. In return, he asked that I donate the labor to wire up his office in Ravenna with an ethernet network.
Len knew that I was in need. Desperate need. He also knew I was too damnably proud to accept charity from him. So he made me a deal that provided what I so desperately needed, but let me have some dignity at a time when dignity was in very, very short supply for me.
I was grateful, and will always be grateful to him for that.
Len could be a complicated guy, and he and I found ourselves at times in opposite corners under complicated circumstances. But Len loved God and he served people. People like me.
We lost Len this week. He went home to be with Jesus. The world is a grayer, duller place without him.
(Picture courtesy of Katie Voss)
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 05:33:41 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 05:34:12 AM
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 05:35:21 AM
Door #1 - Oliva Serie 'O' Maduro Robusto - 5/29.99
Door #2 - Man O' War Puro Authentico Corona Maduro - 10/39.99
Door #3 - CAO 10-Cigar Sampler - 10/34.99
2 x Brazilia Gol! (5.0"x56) rated '91'
2 x Colombia Tinto (5.0"x50) rated '92'
2 x Italia Ciao (5.0"x56) rated '91'
2 x Extreme Robusto (5.0"x54)
2 x Black Bengal (6.0"x50)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 06:53:49 AM
In 2003, I was out of work, paying for a collapsed business, broke, and strangling my credit cards just to buy groceries for my family and pay the mortgage. It was a dismal, awful, painful, miserable time. Then IBM called me and told me they could put me to work if I renewed my training certificates. Problem was, I'd have to fly to Atlanta and Chicago to complete necessary training to renew my certs. I couldn't afford the airline tickets. The cards were maxed out. I was $80,000 in debt. My dad had made a couple of mortgage payments for me. He didn't have the money to give me.Rest in peace, Len.
Len Bundy cashed in frequent-flyer miles to get me the airline tickets I needed to take classes in Chicago and Atlanta to renew my certifications and start earning an income again. In return, he asked that I donate the labor to wire up his office in Ravenna with an ethernet network.
Len knew that I was in need. Desperate need. He also knew I was too damnably proud to accept charity from him. So he made me a deal that provided what I so desperately needed, but let me have some dignity at a time when dignity was in very, very short supply for me.
I was grateful, and will always be grateful to him for that.
Len could be a complicated guy, and he and I found ourselves at times in opposite corners under complicated circumstances. But Len loved God and he served people. People like me.
We lost Len this week. He went home to be with Jesus. The world is a grayer, duller place without him.
(Picture courtesy of Katie Voss)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 06:55:51 AM
Morning, all. Happy Ted Lasso Wednesday.Happy Ides of March to ya.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 06:57:40 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 07:11:47 AM
Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 07:50:25 AM
It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 07:54:38 AM
So the calendar says.It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 09:25:20 AM
Exactly. But out of all of us, I think Rick is the only one who is entitled to bitch.So the calendar says.It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 09:28:45 AM
His case for bitching is definitely strongest, no question there.Exactly. But out of all of us, I think Rick is the only one who is entitled to bitch.So the calendar says.It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 09:29:04 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:33:22 AM
In 2003, I was out of work, paying for a collapsed business, broke, and strangling my credit cards just to buy groceries for my family and pay the mortgage. It was a dismal, awful, painful, miserable time. Then IBM called me and told me they could put me to work if I renewed my training certificates. Problem was, I'd have to fly to Atlanta and Chicago to complete necessary training to renew my certs. I couldn't afford the airline tickets. The cards were maxed out. I was $80,000 in debt. My dad had made a couple of mortgage payments for me. He didn't have the money to give me.Angels of all kinds walk among us. Best thing to do is be a Len.
Len Bundy cashed in frequent-flyer miles to get me the airline tickets I needed to take classes in Chicago and Atlanta to renew my certifications and start earning an income again. In return, he asked that I donate the labor to wire up his office in Ravenna with an ethernet network.
Len knew that I was in need. Desperate need. He also knew I was too damnably proud to accept charity from him. So he made me a deal that provided what I so desperately needed, but let me have some dignity at a time when dignity was in very, very short supply for me.
I was grateful, and will always be grateful to him for that.
Len could be a complicated guy, and he and I found ourselves at times in opposite corners under complicated circumstances. But Len loved God and he served people. People like me.
We lost Len this week. He went home to be with Jesus. The world is a grayer, duller place without him.
(Picture courtesy of Katie Voss)
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:34:24 AM
Made it to page 2 for BackInTheSaddleDave.Yippie kay aye MFer!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 09:35:03 AM
Made it to page 2 for BackInTheSaddleDave.Yippie kay aye MFer!
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:36:29 AM
Joe:Well aren't you a happy boy!
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:39:03 AM
Well, he chose to live above the arctic circle, didn't he?His case for bitching is definitely strongest, no question there.Exactly. But out of all of us, I think Rick is the only one who is entitled to bitch.So the calendar says.It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:43:33 AM
Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2023.
There are 291 days left in the year.
Today’s highlight in history:
On March 15, 44 B.C., Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of nobles that included Brutus and Cassius.
On this date:
In 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived back in the Spanish harbor of Palos de la Frontera, two months after concluding his first voyage to the Western Hemisphere.
In 1820, Maine became the 23rd state.
In 1917, Czar Nicholas II abdicated in favor of his brother, Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich, who declined the crown, marking the end of imperial rule in Russia.
In 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I convened in Paris for a three-day meeting to found the American Legion.
In 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers again raided German-held Monte Cassino.
In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing a joint session of Congress, called for new legislation to guarantee every American’s right to vote; the result was passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
In 1972, “The Godfather,” Francis Ford Coppola’s epic gangster movie based on the Mario Puzo novel and starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, premiered in New York.
In 1977, the situation comedy “Three’s Company,” starring John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt and Suzanne Somers, premiered on ABC-TV.
In 2005, former WorldCom chief Bernard Ebbers was convicted in New York of engineering the largest corporate fraud in U.S. history. (He was later sentenced to 25 years in prison.)
In 2011, the Syrian civil war had its beginnings with Arab Spring protests across the region that turned into an armed insurgency and eventually became a full-blown conflict.
In 2019, a gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, streaming the massacre live on Facebook. (Brenton Tarrant, an Australian white supremacist, was sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder and other charges.)
In 2020, the Federal Reserve took massive emergency action to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by slashing its benchmark interest rate to near zero and saying it would buy $700 billion in treasury and mortgage bonds. After initially trying to keep schools open, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the nation’s largest public school system would close in hopes of curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:44:29 AM
Five years ago: A pedestrian bridge that was under construction collapsed onto a busy Miami highway, crushing vehicles beneath massive slabs of concrete and steel; six people died and 10 were injured. The Trump administration accused Moscow of an elaborate plot to hack into America’s electric grid, factories, water supply and even air travel; the U.S. also targeted Russians with sanctions for alleged election meddling for the first time since President Donald Trump took office. Federal health officials took the first step to slash levels of addictive nicotine in cigarettes, a move designed to help smokers quit and prevent future generations from getting hooked. All seven service members aboard a U.S. helicopter were killed when the aircraft crashed in Iraq; officials said there were no indications that the crash had been caused by hostile fire.
One year ago: Russia stepped up its bombardment of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, while an estimated 20,000 civilians fled the desperately encircled port city of Mariupol by way of a humanitarian corridor. A man suspected of stalking and shooting homeless people asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington was arrested. The AP All-America college basketball team was announced, with first-team players Keegan Murray of Iowa, Kofi Cockburn of Illinois, Johnny Davis of Wisconsin, Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky and Ochai Agbaji of Kansas.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:47:05 AM
Actor Judd Hirsch is 88.
Jazz musician Charles Lloyd is 85.
Rock musician Phil Lesh is 83.
Singer Mike Love (The Beach Boys) is 82.
Rock singer-musician Sly Stone is 80.
Rock singer-musician Howard Scott (War; Lowrider Band) is 77.
Rock singer Ry Cooder is 76.
Actor Frances Conroy is 70.
Actor Craig Wasson is 69.
Rock singer Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) is 68.
Actor Joaquim de Almeida is 66.
Actor Park Overall is 66.
Movie director Renny Harlin is 64.
Model Fabio is 62.
Singer Terence Trent D’Arby (AKA Sananda Maitreya) is 61.
Rock singer Bret Michaels (Poison) is 60.
R&B singer Rockwell is 59.
Actor Chris Bruno is 57.
Actor Kim Raver is 56.
Rock singer Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray) is 55.
Rock musician Mark Hoppus is 51.
Country singer-musician Matt Thomas (Parmalee) is 49.
Actor Eva Longoria is 48.
Rapper-musician will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) is 48.
Rock DJ Joseph Hahn (Linkin Park) is 46.
Rapper Young Buck is 42.
Actor Sean Biggerstaff is 40.
Actor Kellan Lutz is 38.
Actor Caitlin Wachs is 34.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 09:47:52 AM
Raz Over/Under is 14
(lot of musicians today)
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 10:10:06 AM
Today's Over/Under is 8You're on a roll, 8.
Raz Over/Under is 14
(lot of musicians today)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 11:51:16 AM
Today's Over/Under is 8Eleven.
Raz Over/Under is 14
(lot of musicians today)
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 11:53:00 AM
I'm not sure of that. I'm guessing his wife might be more in charge of that decision, but I'm just speculating.Well, he chose to live above the arctic circle, didn't he?His case for bitching is definitely strongest, no question there.Exactly. But out of all of us, I think Rick is the only one who is entitled to bitch.So the calendar says.It's about 30° but feels like 19° here. Spring is next week.Still cold and crazy windy outside. But at least there's no snow.Still got some snow on the ground here, but most of it should be gone by the end of the day. Getting into the 40s and sunny here today, 50s the next 2 days before going back to the 30s. Let's just get out of winter already, FFS.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 11:53:57 AM
Agreed. I think OHDave complains too much also. Why can't he be more optimistic, like me?Joe:Well aren't you a happy boy!
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 11:56:36 AM
LALTSAgreed. I think OHDave complains too much also. Why can't he be more optimistic, like me?Joe:Well aren't you a happy boy!
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 12:22:31 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 12:23:06 PM
I was struggling to keep a straight face.LALTSAgreed. I think OHDave complains too much also. Why can't he be more optimistic, like me?Joe:Well aren't you a happy boy!
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 01:29:24 PM
Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 01:30:21 PM
He could be a complete pain in the ass. But his heart was in the right place.In 2003, I was out of work, paying for a collapsed business, broke, and strangling my credit cards just to buy groceries for my family and pay the mortgage. It was a dismal, awful, painful, miserable time. Then IBM called me and told me they could put me to work if I renewed my training certificates. Problem was, I'd have to fly to Atlanta and Chicago to complete necessary training to renew my certs. I couldn't afford the airline tickets. The cards were maxed out. I was $80,000 in debt. My dad had made a couple of mortgage payments for me. He didn't have the money to give me.Sorry for your loss, Raz. Sounds like he was a hell of a guy.
Len Bundy cashed in frequent-flyer miles to get me the airline tickets I needed to take classes in Chicago and Atlanta to renew my certifications and start earning an income again. In return, he asked that I donate the labor to wire up his office in Ravenna with an ethernet network.
Len knew that I was in need. Desperate need. He also knew I was too damnably proud to accept charity from him. So he made me a deal that provided what I so desperately needed, but let me have some dignity at a time when dignity was in very, very short supply for me.
I was grateful, and will always be grateful to him for that.
Len could be a complicated guy, and he and I found ourselves at times in opposite corners under complicated circumstances. But Len loved God and he served people. People like me.
We lost Len this week. He went home to be with Jesus. The world is a grayer, duller place without him.
(Picture courtesy of Katie Voss)
Post by: razgueado on March 15, 2023, 01:32:12 PM
Today's Over/Under is 8Only twelve.
Raz Over/Under is 14
(lot of musicians today)
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 01:35:30 PM
Morning, muchachos.Afternoon, Page3Raz.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 01:46:29 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 01:57:57 PM
I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 02:15:33 PM
Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 02:19:39 PM
Can't ask for anything more than that.Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on March 15, 2023, 02:19:46 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 02:21:59 PM
We can ask for our Page3 ladies. Where the heck is APNewsDave?Can't ask for anything more than that.Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 03:14:10 PM
Exactly. Tony is the poster child for sunshine!Agreed. I think OHDave complains too much also. Why can't he be more optimistic, like me?Joe:Well aren't you a happy boy!
Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto - 10/29.99
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 03:22:35 PM
What the hell, it's still page 3!We can ask for our Page3 ladies. Where the heck is APNewsDave?Can't ask for anything more than that.Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 03:24:04 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 03:26:10 PM
Took Figment and the friend for a walk on campus, then Dr. Appt., drop off water bill and a couple other errands, that's where.We can ask for our Page3 ladies. Where the heck is APNewsDave?Can't ask for anything more than that.Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 03:29:53 PM
...so if you want AP on Friday and the 27th, Mr. Sunshine has to do it.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 04:24:55 PM
Heading north on Friday. Will be in and out with return probably on the 27th.I'll do what I can. Appreciate the heads-up.
...so if you want AP on Friday and the 27th, Mr. Sunshine has to do it.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 04:25:57 PM
And 4...
She's ugly (Dee).
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on March 15, 2023, 04:26:24 PM
Just barely. Sheesh.What the hell, it's still page 3!We can ask for our Page3 ladies. Where the heck is APNewsDave?Can't ask for anything more than that.Amén. Had her wits about her the whole time too.I've got a wake to attend after work, myself. My wife's boss's mother-in-law passed away at age 98. I knew her because she was at all the holiday parties. Nice lady. RIP Esther.That's a shame, but at least she hung in there for quite a while. We should all be so lucky.
Post by: bluecollar on March 15, 2023, 05:36:35 PM
Heading north on Friday. Will be in and out with return probably on the 27th.Safe travels.
...so if you want AP on Friday and the 27th, Mr. Sunshine has to do it.
I'll keep up with the cigar pics on your behalf
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Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 11:34:38 PM
Appreciate the coverage Rick.Heading north on Friday. Will be in and out with return probably on the 27th.Safe travels.
...so if you want AP on Friday and the 27th, Mr. Sunshine has to do it.
I'll keep up with the cigar pics on your behalf
Post by: Travellin Dave on March 15, 2023, 11:46:07 PM