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Matatk | Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Good Morning CGs!
Happy Memorial Day. I hope everyone has a fun, enjoyable, and safe day off. But don't forget to remember the veterans who served for us. A brief history of Memorial Day: Quote:
That's it for me. Enjoy the holiday. And if you didn't take 2 minutes to read that selection, you're a prick. Hope everyone has a great day! Matthew |
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pianoguy | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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This piece on the news last night - a gal my wife used to work with had a boyfriend who joined the Marines and went to Vietnam, and was killed there in 1968. Even though she later married and had a family, she always grieved for him with his family, and they had been looking for answers all these years:
http://wcco.com/specialreports/vietna ... an.Michael.2.1018171.html We had a nice day yesterday - the weather was perfect. We visited the cemeteries where my parents are, and where my father-in-law is. My father-in-law taught me just about everything - how to work on cars, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, you name it. It was good to share a lot of stories. I put some of his teaching to good use later in the afternoon when I had a moral victory over a lawnmower that has been giving me some fits. A BBQ later and watching the Twins win while sitting out on the deck made for a nice end to the day. Have a great day, everyone! |
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Matatk | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Geeze, Brad, stories like that give me goosebumps when I read them. Sad to hear when anyone has lost their life in service of our country, and we often forget about the families and friends who are impacted, as well Matthew |
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Posted on: 2009/5/25 13:15
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CSS996 | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Good Morning Gurus!
A salute to those who have fallen, and those who continue to fight. I have a busy day of work ahead, so I better get to it. Enjoy your day, Gurus! |
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Posted on: 2009/5/25 13:28
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TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Not only do we suffer for the ones we've lost, we agonoize for those that have sacrificed their minds and limbs in defense of this great nation. Some have come back but they've never come home.
Lots of mundane chores on the roster. It will only get done if I go and do it. I'll kick back later with a swim, some BBQ and enjoyable tunes out on the pool deck. Ah, life is tough. The wife and son are working today so at least I can enjoy some peace...... for now. |
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bastet44 | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Happy Memorial Day, Gurus!
Thanks for the history, Matthew. A friend of mine's little brother was killed in Afghanistan in Nov 2007. At the funeral, besides learning even more about what a wonderful person Matty was, what struck me was the age of the attendees. They were all his friends and colleagues in their 20s - so young. |
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bastet44 | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Word of the Day for Monday, May 25, 2009
fillip \FIL-uhp\, noun: 1. A snap of the finger forced suddenly from the thumb; a smart blow. 2. Something serving to rouse or excite; a stimulus. 3. A trivial addition; an embellishment. 4. To strike with the nail of the finger, first placed against the ball of the thumb, and forced from that position with a sudden spring; to snap with the finger. 5. To snap; to project quickly. 6. To urge on; to provide a stimulus, by or as if by a fillip. |
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DreamRide | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Just got back from Huntsville. Man if I wasn't so old I'd pack up, move down there and start all over, just for the fishing. If I can reschedule some things I might go To Arkansas for a week to do some fishing in the next week or two.
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BillH | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Redneck Dictionary Ma wife has to go down to the 7-11 ta fillip the car. |
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BrianCunningham | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Greetings
Off to my brother's today for a bareque Yummy |
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TommyT-Bone | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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I told a bunch of gangstas to get outa the road. Whadda ya think they did? They filliped me the bird.
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Matatk | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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When my wife saw my last parts bill she went nuts, but I told her not to fillip out. Started raining here. Got the pool pump up and running. Fixed the vette's door lock yesterday. Got a good work out in earlier. Got a haircut. I've been busy! Goin to dinner at mongolian bbq at 5. Yum. Matthew |
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vetteblondie | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Try Bull Shoals Lake - Ranger boats has a bit tadoo there a lot - tournaments, etc. Its' about three hours from me. Happy Holiday to everyone, and that was a nice history of Memorial Day. |
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Posted on: 2009/5/25 19:55
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bogus | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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That was almost exciting... A friend gave me a power antenna... what to do... I know! I will put it in the Jeep!
So the Beater Jeepers has a power antenna! Works really good and looks OEM. It's a satin black chrome finish. Looks real nice, actually. Now I need to fix the blower motor resister. It's fried. |
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Posted on: 2009/5/25 20:18
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teebee | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Worked my tail off again today. Got the drawers built the face frames on and sanded, the panels for the doors glued up and the shop cleaned up a bit. It's been a long day. The daughter and family left a little before noon (over 6 hour drive for them), but we still have the 2 older girls, they get to stay with Grandma and Grandpa for the week. The in-laws are still here as FIL is still helping me get the cabinets built. Sure hope some of you had a restful holiday, it'll make up for mine.
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PeteK | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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I had a boring, 6 hour drive back to New Hampshire.
My mother in law was released from the hospital today, so good news there. Finished up with an oil change on the wife's Hyundai. Beer time. |
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Posted on: 2009/5/25 23:32
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400hp427vette | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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I just returned from a weekend in the poconos, I went to the track to do the nascar ride along the my girl got me on valentines day. May that was fun I will be going back to drive one. Happy Memorial day everyone, I did spend the 2 minues to read the first post so I am not a prick but that did get a chuckle from me although
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CSS996 | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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I read it hoping I would be cured, but I'm still a prick...
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Posted on: 2009/5/26 1:35
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Dads90 | Re: Monday Chat 05.25.09 | ||
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Worked in the yard all day, thought of all the soldiers we've lost and thanked for allowing me the freedom to do so. Good night Guru's.
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