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Title: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 25, 2008, 08:56:55 PM
...y'all.   :tongue:

Short update on me, if anyone's interested.  If you're not, then  :censored: you.

 :-)  Just kidding.

Lessee...wife and girls are doing fine; my knees are shot.  Arthritis -- on a scale of 0-4, with 4 being completely worn out, the right knee is between 2 and 3.  Got a cortisone shot, so it feels better, but it's still worn out.  No biggie -- I hated running anyway.    :-)

At work, I got a new job, sorta -- I'm managing the aircraft arresting systems program for our area of responsibility.  Got a fighter jet?  You break 'em, we'll brake 'em.  Come ride the wire!

Also doing a whole lot of graphics work for the command.  It's a load of fun. 

So, what have I missed?  How you guys doing?
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Wretched Excess on July 25, 2008, 08:58:35 PM

DAVE!!!!

GREAT to see you, my friend! 

Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 25, 2008, 09:00:57 PM

DAVE!!!!

GREAT to see you, my friend! 


Hey, Wretch.  Good to see you too.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 09:02:39 PM
Trying to pick up a new job.  I've been offered an IT posiiton by the Census Bureau, but I have to fill out a billion forms to get a security clearance.  Other than that, not much.
Ahhh...the dreaded 7-year personal history.  Man, I hate those things.  Luckily, I retire before my clearance expires, so I won't have to do another one.  At least DoD's system is web-based now. 

Good luck with the job, Chris.   :cheersmate:

The seven-year history doesn't bother me, other than getting exact dates for job changes.  I haven't broken any laws in that time, so I should be okay.  :-)

This project is supposed to be for three years.  My job is classified as a 'moderate' security risk, whatever that means.  How long is a security clearance good for?
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 09:02:51 PM
Well, if you ain't a sight for sordid eyes!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 25, 2008, 09:02:58 PM
Dave, glad to see you back!  :-)

Doing alright over here.  Had a health scare a little while ago, but I'm doing much better since then.  :)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: jendf on July 25, 2008, 09:04:23 PM
Daveman? Who's that?  :tongue:

Glad to hear things are going well for you. Sorry to hear about the knees though.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Wretched Excess on July 25, 2008, 09:04:58 PM
Well, if you ain't a sight for sordid eyes!

he means well, Daveman. :whatever: :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Ptarmigan on July 25, 2008, 09:06:01 PM
Hey Daveman! Good to see my man!  :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Lauri on July 25, 2008, 09:07:19 PM
oy, we just had one helluva engagement party here for the older kiddo..

and jeff did some stuff to piss me off, but then he bought me my dream house so its all okay now.

i think the neighbors are coming over for cocktails after they put their kidlings to bed. may mow the lawn yet tonight... i dunno.

kinda tired... *yawn*
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 25, 2008, 09:10:24 PM
The seven-year history doesn't bother me, other than getting exact dates for job changes.  I haven't broken any laws in that time, so I should be okay.  :-)

This project is supposed to be for three years.  My job is classified as a 'moderate' security risk, whatever that means.  How long is a security clearance good for?
I dunno what the Census Bureau uses, but a Secret is good for 10 years and a Top Secret is good for 5. 
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 25, 2008, 09:11:36 PM
Well, if you ain't a sight for sordid eyes!
Devil Drawers!  Have any good toast crumbs lately?   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 25, 2008, 09:12:42 PM
Dave, glad to see you back!  :-)

Doing alright over here.  Had a health scare a little while ago, but I'm doing much better since then.  :)
Glad to hear it, sugar.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Lord Undies on July 25, 2008, 09:14:02 PM
Well, if you ain't a sight for sordid eyes!
Devil Drawers!  Have any good toast crumbs lately?   :-)

You bet'cha.  We got some garlic-flavor almost-bread at the mission last month.  mmm-mmm-good!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: asdf2231 on July 25, 2008, 09:18:00 PM
DAVEMAN!

Good to see your mug around here!

 :cheersmate:

Place NEEDS some steady photoshop class dood!

Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Willow on July 25, 2008, 09:24:44 PM
It's about freaking time you stopped in to say hello!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Airwolf on July 25, 2008, 09:43:24 PM
Welcome back Daveman. Not much going on here except I had the family doctor carve into my neck to remove a cyst or so I thought. The results came back ok  it was something totally different. I ended up with 10 stitches near the jawbone and most were taken out today. Glad to see you here again we have missed you around here.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Rebel on July 26, 2008, 12:52:54 AM
Lessee...wife and girls are doing fine; my knees are shot.  Arthritis -- on a scale of 0-4, with 4 being completely worn out, the right knee is between 2 and 3.  Got a cortisone shot, so it feels better, but it's still worn out.  No biggie -- I hated running anyway.    :-)

Bet that damn shot didn't feel good.  :-)

I had one in the shoulder. ****ing hurts like hell. I don't think neutering feels that damn bad.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: MrsSmith on July 26, 2008, 07:23:36 AM
Hey, Dave!  We've missed you.

Things at the Smith house are about the same.  We're now in debt for 60% of Mr Smith's kids' college expenses for the next 5 years, but everything else is good.

It sounds like you need to stay off your feet!!   :o   
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Airwolf on July 26, 2008, 10:33:55 AM
Lessee...wife and girls are doing fine; my knees are shot.  Arthritis -- on a scale of 0-4, with 4 being completely worn out, the right knee is between 2 and 3.  Got a cortisone shot, so it feels better, but it's still worn out.  No biggie -- I hated running anyway.    :-)

Bet that damn shot didn't feel good.  :-)

I had one in the shoulder. ****ing hurts like hell. I don't think neutering feels that damn bad.

I have had two cortisone shots in the shoulder with the second followed by novacain for the pain.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: bijou on July 26, 2008, 10:47:37 AM
Sorry to hear about the knee.  Good to see you back. :)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:45:54 PM
Well, if you ain't a sight for sordid eyes!
Devil Drawers!  Have any good toast crumbs lately?   :-)

You bet'cha.  We got some garlic-flavor almost-bread at the mission last month.  mmm-mmm-good!
You foodies are so elitist. 
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:47:22 PM
DAVEMAN!

Good to see your mug around here!

 :cheersmate:

Place NEEDS some steady photoshop class dood!


:cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:48:42 PM
It's about freaking time you stopped in to say hello!  :cheersmate:
Howdy, girl.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:49:38 PM
Welcome back Daveman. Not much going on here except I had the family doctor carve into my neck to remove a cyst or so I thought. The results came back ok  it was something totally different. I ended up with 10 stitches near the jawbone and most were taken out today. Glad to see you here again we have missed you around here.
Missed you guys too.  Glad your results came back negative.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:51:58 PM
Lessee...wife and girls are doing fine; my knees are shot.  Arthritis -- on a scale of 0-4, with 4 being completely worn out, the right knee is between 2 and 3.  Got a cortisone shot, so it feels better, but it's still worn out.  No biggie -- I hated running anyway.    :-)

Bet that damn shot didn't feel good.  :-)

I had one in the shoulder. ******* hurts like hell. I don't think neutering feels that damn bad.
It wasn't bad, actually.  He numbed the skin with some very cold gas, and the injection was pretty painless.  Apparently, there's enough end play in my knee joint that the insertion of the cortisone didn't interfere with anything.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:52:38 PM
Hey, Dave!  We've missed you.

Things at the Smith house are about the same.  We're now in debt for 60% of Mr Smith's kids' college expenses for the next 5 years, but everything else is good.

It sounds like you need to stay off your feet!!   :o   
Well, any old excuse, you know.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 12:55:33 PM
Sorry to hear about the knee.  Good to see you back. :)

Hi, beej.   :rocker:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: BlueStateSaint on July 26, 2008, 01:16:42 PM
I was just thinking about where you had gone--I was trying to remember if I had said anything to piss you off (that's fairly easy for me to do), and I couldn't think of anything.  I'm very glad to see you back! :cheersmate: :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Lacarnut on July 26, 2008, 02:59:23 PM
Hey, hey Dave, glad to see you, and that thing are going well except for the knees. Other than enjoying retirement, finished upgrading my house and now working on a landscape project, that is about as exciting as it gets for me. Looking forward to going to the beach in a couple of months though.

Glad you could join us as you have been one of my favorite posters.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: morningAngel on July 26, 2008, 03:37:38 PM
You're getting old, old man  :-)    Stay with the corisone shots as long as you can, don't let them cut into you..no wait, what am I saying..let them cut into you and you can come rehab at my facility, you do have good insurance right?   :-)

usual stuff going on with me, root canals, oral surgery, antibiotics which caused an reaction and an ass rash, then broke my toe, which made me a wee bit cranky!  Little bug is getting ready for kindergarten already!!!!!  OMG  I'm old too   :bawl:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 06:49:40 PM
I was just thinking about where you had gone--I was trying to remember if I had said anything to piss you off (that's fairly easy for me to do), and I couldn't think of anything.  I'm very glad to see you back! :cheersmate: :-)
If you had pissed me off, I'd have let you know.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 06:50:27 PM
Hey, hey Dave, glad to see you, and that thing are going well except for the knees. Other than enjoying retirement, finished upgrading my house and now working on a landscape project, that is about as exciting as it gets for me. Looking forward to going to the beach in a couple of months though.

Glad you could join us as you have been one of my favorite posters.
Thanks, la.  Nice to see everyone again.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 26, 2008, 06:52:01 PM
You're getting old, old man  :-)    Stay with the corisone shots as long as you can, don't let them cut into you..no wait, what am I saying..let them cut into you and you can come rehab at my facility, you do have good insurance right?   :-)

usual stuff going on with me, root canals, oral surgery, antibiotics which caused an reaction and an ass rash, then broke my toe, which made me a wee bit cranky!  Little bug is getting ready for kindergarten already!!!!!  OMG  I'm old too   :bawl:
Yeah, getting old sucks...but it beats the alternative.   :lmao:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: DixieBelle on July 27, 2008, 10:21:50 AM
Hey Daveman!!! You've been missed around here. I was wondering bout you!

Nothing much new in Dixieland. It's hot and sticky here. School is still out.

Looking forward to seeing you around more. I missed your posts!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Schadenfreude on July 27, 2008, 10:44:33 AM
Hi Daveman! Not sure if you remember me.....  :evillaugh:

Great to see you again and glad to hear the family is well.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Servonaut on July 27, 2008, 02:34:34 PM
Good to hear from you Dave  :cheersmate:

 

 
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: ReardenSteel on July 27, 2008, 03:40:19 PM
Hey... back at ya.

Welcome!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: lastparker on July 27, 2008, 04:06:55 PM
WHERE have you beeeeen?  I've been home with a broken leg/ankle, so I have an excuse.  But I just got a new 'puter, so I'm catching up........  :-)

Don't be a stranger!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:44:37 PM
Hey Daveman!!! You've been missed around here. I was wondering bout you!

Nothing much new in Dixieland. It's hot and sticky here. School is still out.

Looking forward to seeing you around more. I missed your posts!
Same same here.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:45:24 PM
Hi Daveman! Not sure if you remember me.....  :evillaugh:

Great to see you again and glad to hear the family is well.
How could I forget the Schady Lady?   :naughty:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:46:04 PM
Nice to cya again Dave.

How you been, BC?
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:46:26 PM
Good to hear from you Dave  :cheersmate:

 

 
Thanks.  Good to be back.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:46:54 PM
Hey... back at ya.

Welcome!  :cheersmate:
Thanks, RS.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 27, 2008, 05:47:42 PM
WHERE have you beeeeen?  I've been home with a broken leg/ankle, so I have an excuse.  But I just got a new 'puter, so I'm catching up........  :-)

Don't be a stranger!
Stranger than what?   :-)  Sorry about your ortho-drama.  Hope it all heals up right. 
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2008, 05:58:59 PM
'bout time you showed up around here.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Flame on July 27, 2008, 06:21:56 PM
WHERE have you beeeeen?  I've been home with a broken leg/ankle, so I have an excuse.  But I just got a new 'puter, so I'm catching up........  :-)

Don't be a stranger!

Bummer....tell us all about it!  I've missed seeing you around!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 27, 2008, 06:26:35 PM
I was wondering where you had gone.  I've been through the broken leg thing.  It's not fun.  :(
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: daveman on July 28, 2008, 06:57:32 AM
'bout time you showed up around here.   :-)
Well, you know, life and all that.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: RightCoast on July 28, 2008, 07:15:17 AM
'Sup big Dave?
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 28, 2008, 12:27:46 PM
Nice to cya again Dave.

How you been, BC?

I've been as busy as a two dollar whore during Fleet Week, but it keeps me out of trouble.
Well, at least you've been off your feet.   :-)
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Splashdown on July 28, 2008, 12:35:25 PM
Good to see you back!  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Zafod Beeblebrox on July 28, 2008, 12:46:21 PM
what up dood!
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 28, 2008, 12:56:24 PM
'bout time you showed up around here.   :-)
Well, you know, life and all that.   :-)
Ah, well you missed out on Bridget throwing a tantrum and leaving for good...again.

Glad you're back.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on July 28, 2008, 01:13:14 PM
Hi Dave!  Well, I deployed to SW Asia for a year, came back for six months, and then had to deploy again for another year (but as backfill for a CONUS-based unit this time), finally got back from that at the end of May, probably never have to screw with that again due to age, I think I'm finally home for good.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Inga on July 28, 2008, 03:02:55 PM
I'm a Newbie. Lookin' forward to your posts. Take care of Arthur. An stay off the knees. Care always.
Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: lastparker on July 28, 2008, 05:11:39 PM

Stranger than what?   :-)  Sorry about your ortho-drama.  Hope it all heals up right. 


Bummer....tell us all about it!  I've missed seeing you around!

I was wondering where you had gone.  I've been through the broken leg thing.  It's not fun.  :(

Sniffle.....sniffle.....

I'm officially hijacking a thread for my own self-promotion, but I have to say, the fact that you guys missed me and care about my fractured appendage really makes me feel LOVED.  Sniffle.  Thanks!  I'll post the gory (and stupid) details in the "Cryin'" room.  I missed this place!!!!!!!  :bawl: :bow:

and Welcome Back, Strangeman.

Title: Re: Hey...
Post by: Chris_ on July 28, 2008, 05:40:59 PM

Stranger than what?   :-)  Sorry about your ortho-drama.  Hope it all heals up right. 


Bummer....tell us all about it!  I've missed seeing you around!

I was wondering where you had gone.  I've been through the broken leg thing.  It's not fun.  :(

Sniffle.....sniffle.....

I'm officially hijacking a thread for my own self-promotion, but I have to say, the fact that you guys missed me and care about my fractured appendage really makes me feel LOVED.  Sniffle.  Thanks!  I'll post the gory (and stupid) details in the "Cryin'" room.  I missed this place!!!!!!!  :bawl: :bow:

and Welcome Back, Strangeman.


You were gone?

 :bolt:

 :-)