logandsawman
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(Cringe) one of my all time most disliked songs.
Running Bear's June 2022 Coffee Shop
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logandsawman
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NO. STOP. DON'T get that stupid song in my head.
Texas Hobo
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Good afternoon, each and everyone! Same old song, "baby it's Hot outside"
Today the wife and I, along with the dog went for a ride down to Galveston with the goal of seeing the USCGC Eagle. It's a 295 ft. sailing ship, used by the Coast Guard as a training vessel.
But as luck would have it, she was moored mostly out of sight. You could see her masts, and a very little of the stern.
So on the way back out of town we drove along Harborside Drive, a road that parallels the piers. At 37th St. we came across maybe 100 to 120 locomotives. Not sure why they are there, maybe phasing out of service.
They are stored on both sides of 37th St.
Unfortunately, there was no real good place to park and really look around. These were taken pulled over with flashers on, and quickly.
STAY SAFE
LATER
Today the wife and I, along with the dog went for a ride down to Galveston with the goal of seeing the USCGC Eagle. It's a 295 ft. sailing ship, used by the Coast Guard as a training vessel.
But as luck would have it, she was moored mostly out of sight. You could see her masts, and a very little of the stern.
So on the way back out of town we drove along Harborside Drive, a road that parallels the piers. At 37th St. we came across maybe 100 to 120 locomotives. Not sure why they are there, maybe phasing out of service.
They are stored on both sides of 37th St.
Unfortunately, there was no real good place to park and really look around. These were taken pulled over with flashers on, and quickly.
STAY SAFE
LATER
Patrick
Alien Attitude.
Bass Pro and Cabela's merger a few years back. Seen one you've now seen the other...LOL
Wichita tried for years to get a Bass Pro shop and ended up with a Cabela's. Then a year or so later the 2 merged, and now most of what's at the Cabela's is the same as Bass Por. Not that that's bad, just different.
Currently 100° with a feels like of 102°.
Wichita tried for years to get a Bass Pro shop and ended up with a Cabela's. Then a year or so later the 2 merged, and now most of what's at the Cabela's is the same as Bass Por. Not that that's bad, just different.
Currently 100° with a feels like of 102°.
chadbag
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That is a cool ship. Most people don't realize it started life as a Nazi training ship, the "Horst Wessel". Horst Wessel was an SA (Brownshirt) martyr. After the war she was requisitioned by the US and converted to the USCG training ship Eagle.
Boris
Beach Bum
Hughie and Chad: Back in time to around 1998, Wife and kids, plus co-worker, his wife and kids drove over to Liberty State Park, (Former CNJ Yards), in Jersey City, to watch the parade of ships up the Hudson. Among the ships in the sail-by, was the USCG Eagle. After everything passed by, we drove through the Holland Tunnel to South St. Seaport, where we had the opportunity of watching the Eagle dock. It Was a sheer pleasure, watching The Master Chief, directing the cadets during the operation. The advantage of viewing this from the upper level, was a clear view of the deck from above. Unfortunately, the Eagle wasn't open for tour until the following day. Very cool ship. Sub plot, while enroute from the Tunnel to South St Seaport, we got caught up in heavy traffic on Canal St. As luck would have it, there was a fire in the vicinity, and the Local Truck Company was weaving through traffic to get to the fire location. The work of the Chauffeur and Tiller Man was a work of art, best I ever saw. Made my day.
Stephen Strasburg is back on the Injured List....that didn't last long, did it? I totally blame the Washington Nationals for they way they developed this guy, sheltering him like they did.
Went to the Cardiologist, reviewed last weeks tests, had EKG... Good to go, at least until December.
Stephen Strasburg is back on the Injured List....that didn't last long, did it? I totally blame the Washington Nationals for they way they developed this guy, sheltering him like they did.
Went to the Cardiologist, reviewed last weeks tests, had EKG... Good to go, at least until December.
truckdad
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Did you happen to make it to the FW Stockyards? Best steak I ever had was in the Stockyards hotel/bar/restaurant.Hello Gang!
I am back from Texas! I will be posting up some pics from the trip and posting a few goodies that came this month and last month while I was traveling around to Alabama and Texas.
Texas was hot but bearable in the mornings. It did have some really hot afternoons and some records fell. I believe Willie mentioned that too.
I did some visiting in and around Haslet TX and downtown Fort Worth. Places I hit and things I did from Thursday to Sunday.....
In and Out Burger (I always wanted to try it and I liked it and bought a cool T-shirt from here)
Saw Top Gun Maverick with my buddy. Interesting story here. My buddy and I saw the original for the first time in 1986 when it came out so this was a cool way to celebrate our reunion. He served in the Navy 25 years on various aircraft carriers including the USS Lexington that was later decommissioned and now works for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Seeing the movie, this was a planned thing we wanted to do.
We went to Cattle Men's Steak House http://cattlemenssteakhouse.com/ A good friend of mine who lived in Texas for 20 plus years told me about the place so I had to go. I met the owner of the establishment. She and her husband bought it from the original owners in 1994. Anyways the PBR (Professional Bull Riders assoc.) guys were there I got introduced to a few of them. Really cool. I also learned they filmed some of the 1883 tv show that is a spin off for Yellowstone, 1883 was filmed there and they showed me that area as well which was awesome. they explained to me how they did it and man it was a long azz process! A lot of work but they did it! I got a T-shirt from here too! One thing for sure, there was a lot of "eye candy" for this single man to see. Hubba hubba! It wasn't enough to make me move to Texas just yet lol.....but close!
I went to BNSF intermodal yard in Haslet took some pictures which I will share later tonight. I did get a few UP train pictures as well. Nice facility there. Literally a stone throw away from my buddy's place.
Went to both the Bass Pro shops in Garland TX on Lake Ray Hubbard and then we did go to Cabela's too in Fort Worth.
We fished Lake Fork on Saturday with a professional guide provided by Billy Lawson https://www.yourlakeforkguide.com/
We did not unfortunately get to have Billy but we got another dude and he was pretty good. I rated him a 7 out of 10. I am pretty critical and take my time on the water very serious. Many of you know I fish a lot and travel a lot and I have used guides in the past and most time I don't use them if I know the water. This was my 1st time on Lake Fork and I didn't travel with my boat either this time soooooo there's that. We did get a few bass but no double digits that I was after.
Went to Whataburgers for breakfast lol that was neat. I used to go there all the time when I lived in Tallahassee Fl. lol
Spent the rest of the time chilling with my Navy buddy and his family. All in all a great short stay in Haslet, Texas. Will go again, maybe next year. I have to many other trips lined up for the rest of this year so yup I'm booked out for this year.
It is good to be back in the Adirondacks of upstate NY. Cooler weather. I will get back to this later ya'll have a good afternoon!
MikeInHubCity
Living the life in the heart of the Dairy State
Greg- I’m planning to be at Waupaca on Saturday(& possibly Sunday). Subject to change with the job hunt.
Dave- I think it’s too late. I DARE you to get that song out of your head now!!
Jaz avalley
Station cat
Tart lolI don't have a garden, but I have this growing in my kitchen, not quite as bountiful as yours tho'.
And yes, it is an onion.
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Jaz avalley
Station cat
Yep when I move it is going to be in the dead of night with no forwarding address, and maybe a deed poll change, he’ll I would consider plastic surgery..how good are forged passports nowadays….It's not a problem, but when I move, don't tell my kidsplease.
Smudge617
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BBQ, and a big pot.
Smudge617
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Not fair, you never said you had a gas stove
troyphoto
Snarky Old Fart (in training)
Had to use a match to light itNot fair, you never said you had a gas stove
that’s so 1950s
OBTC 1909
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Good morning all! 78 degrees already this morning on the way to yet another stifling hot day with another Excessive Heat Warning in effect. Supposed to get up to 98 with a heat index of 107. Not as bad as they're getting it in Spain now but hotter than I care to be just the same.
Very busy day planned at work. More new network cabling being run by contractors and a lot of other related activities going on. Hoping to stay indoors for the most part.
Stay cool my friends and have a great day!
Very busy day planned at work. More new network cabling being run by contractors and a lot of other related activities going on. Hoping to stay indoors for the most part.
Stay cool my friends and have a great day!
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