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Saturday . . .
« on: February 28, 2009, 07:04:44 AM »
I might as well start it.  What's everyone doing today?  Today, I think that my wife and The Heiress are going to go shopping for a bit, then we have to go to my parents' for a birthday celebration for my youngest sister, who turns 32 today.  I don't know what her husband has done for her for the b-day, but he's a good guy, so I'm sure that there will be something.  I'd kinda like to go look for more ammo today . . .

What's everyone doing today?
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 07:17:09 AM »
My little guy has baseball tryouts this morning (they draft every year, so they gotta go do some basic drill so everyone can see them), then my daughter and I get to go hang out at a booth at the mall all afternoon selling raffles tickets (fundraiser for dance company).

I might go look at windows at Lowes tonight after that.


Had a warmish day yesterday, but it's back to cold and icky today, and forecasting snow for tomorrow.  :banghead:
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2009, 10:06:11 AM »
Good luck to your boy, Flame. Hopefully the little tyke grows up to be the next Jim Thome.  :-)


Anyways, me and the wife are going out for breakfast, doing some clothes shopping for our little one... well, he's not so little. He's 7 months old and wearing 12 month clothes at this point. Also going out to check out a new guitar and amp.

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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 10:10:53 AM »
Once again, my Saturday is tied up with monitoring the Bingo at the VFW.  :banghead: This will be done as of today for me. :yahoo:
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 10:16:40 AM »
I'm doing some laundry right now. I intend to vacuum as well eventually. And I need to pay some bills.

I'm thinking tonight I'll go to the mega-church instead of my teeny-tiny church on Sunday. I've become a church-hopper. So sad.  :whatever:

I also need to wrap my nephew's birthday gifts. The family is getting together for pizza and cake and presents. I still can't believe he turns 5 on Monday. I swear I just held him at the hospital a few days ago.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 10:25:29 AM »
Going out to eat here in a minute. Going to the gym later. I need to go to the gun store sometime soon and get more Rem Oil, Copper Remover and Foaming Bore Solvent. That will probably be today.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2009, 10:35:53 AM »
Quote from: Atomic Lib Smasher on February 28, 2009, 10:06:11 AM
Good luck to your boy, Flame. Hopefully the little tyke grows up to be the next Jim Thome.  :-)


Anyways, me and the wife are going out for breakfast, doing some clothes shopping for our little one... well, he's not so little. He's 7 months old and wearing 12 month clothes at this point. Also going out to check out a new guitar and amp.



thanks...he's 8, so should be playing on 7/8, but I'm hoping he'll be one of 2 or 3 8yr olds that get to play up in the 9/10.  I'm afraid he'll be bored if he's stuck down.  Either way, I know of 3 coaches who want him on their team, so we'll see what pans out.  Draft is the 12th.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2009, 10:40:17 AM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 28, 2009, 10:33:51 AM
Rem oil?

Dude, you should be using Tetra or Kroil.

I use Rem Oil, for cheapness, in my bolt-action rifles because I usually clean the bore and bolt in them between 2 or 3 shots. It's not bad. I use M-Pro 7 CLP for all my other firearms.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2009, 11:17:33 AM »
Killing some time here before heading out for Legoland.

I had an interesting experience yesterday.  We went to lunch at a restaurant in Balboa Park here and I ran into my first bit of California WTFness.  We pulled into a parking lot and were walking across it and I pulled a cigarette out and was fumbling for my zippo.  This cop was sitting in his patrol car in the lot and we walked past him headed to this pedestrian foot bridge.  I stopped and told Brett that I left my lighter in the truck and would be back in a sec.  The cop is giving me the hairy eyeball and I can't figure out why exactly.  I walk past his unit going back to the truck with my cigarette dangling from the corner of my mouth and grab my lighter, light my smoke and head back towards the footbridge.

The cop is still giving me the stinkeye and I am starting to wonder if my fly is undone and my unit is flapping in the breeze or what and when I get almost past him he lurches the car forward in front of me and yells "I KNOW you aren't doing what I THINK you're doing!" out the window at me.

I'm standing there kinda shocked and I mumbled something like "WhaHuh?"

He asks me why I think I can smoke standing in front of a sign telling me not to smoke. I turn around (In a ****ing PARKING LOT, OUTSIDE mind you) and there is this small sign with a cigarette and the red circle x and small print stating that smoking in San Diego Parks or on San Diego Beaches is punishable by a huge fracking fine.

I was pissed because this douche could have TOLD me when I walked past his freaking cruiser with an unlit cigarette that there was a local ordinance but he waited till I walked back to the truck, lit up and then screeched his car in front of me like a choadhead.

Mind you I am in a freaking PARKING LOT, public area, nobody else around, and it's illegal for me to smoke.  :whatever:

I actually snapped at him which is really out of character for me dealing with cops. I told him that being from Wisconsin and having never been here before it didn't occur to me to check for warning signs in the middle of a ****ing parking lot before lighting up. He told me he was letting me off with a warning. THIS time.  :jerkit:

They got people murdering each other for tennis shoes and this guy hangs around to make sure my second hand smoke doesn't hurt a bird or a palm tree.

Holy Hell.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2009, 11:25:52 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on February 28, 2009, 11:17:33 AM
Killing some time here before heading out for Legoland.

I had an interesting experience yesterday.  We went to lunch at a restaurant in Balboa Park here and I ran into my first bit of California WTFness.  We pulled into a parking lot and were walking across it and I pulled a cigarette out and was fumbling for my zippo.  This cop was sitting in his patrol car in the lot and we walked past him headed to this pedestrian foot bridge.  I stopped and told Brett that I left my lighter in the truck and would be back in a sec.  The cop is giving me the hairy eyeball and I can't figure out why exactly.  I walk past his unit going back to the truck with my cigarette dangling from the corner of my mouth and grab my lighter, light my smoke and head back towards the footbridge.

The cop is still giving me the stinkeye and I am starting to wonder if my fly is undone and my unit is flapping in the breeze or what and when I get almost past him he lurches the car forward in front of me and yells "I KNOW you aren't doing what I THINK you're doing!" out the window at me.

I'm standing there kinda shocked and I mumbled something like "WhaHuh?"

He asks me why I think I can smoke standing in front of a sign telling me not to smoke. I turn around (In a ****ing PARKING LOT, OUTSIDE mind you) and there is this small sign with a cigarette and the red circle x and small print stating that smoking in San Diego Parks or on San Diego Beaches is punishable by a huge fracking fine.

I was pissed because this douche could have TOLD me when I walked past his freaking cruiser with an unlit cigarette that there was a local ordinance but he waited till I walked back to the truck, lit up and then screeched his car in front of me like a choadhead.

Mind you I am in a freaking PARKING LOT, public area, nobody else around, and it's illegal for me to smoke.  :whatever:

I actually snapped at him which is really out of character for me dealing with cops. I told him that being from Wisconsin and having never been here before it didn't occur to me to check for warning signs in the middle of a ****ing parking lot before lighting up. He told me he was letting me off with a warning. THIS time.  :jerkit:

They got people murdering each other for tennis shoes and this guy hangs around to make sure my second hand smoke doesn't hurt a bird or a palm tree.

Holy Hell.

How many kids would not have healthcare were it not for your generous smoking habits? You should have said, "But I'm doing it for the children!"
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2009, 11:34:50 AM »
Quote from: asdf2231 on February 28, 2009, 11:17:33 AM
Killing some time here before heading out for Legoland.

I had an interesting experience yesterday.  We went to lunch at a restaurant in Balboa Park here and I ran into my first bit of California WTFness.  We pulled into a parking lot and were walking across it and I pulled a cigarette out and was fumbling for my zippo.  This cop was sitting in his patrol car in the lot and we walked past him headed to this pedestrian foot bridge.  I stopped and told Brett that I left my lighter in the truck and would be back in a sec.  The cop is giving me the hairy eyeball and I can't figure out why exactly.  I walk past his unit going back to the truck with my cigarette dangling from the corner of my mouth and grab my lighter, light my smoke and head back towards the footbridge.

The cop is still giving me the stinkeye and I am starting to wonder if my fly is undone and my unit is flapping in the breeze or what and when I get almost past him he lurches the car forward in front of me and yells "I KNOW you aren't doing what I THINK you're doing!" out the window at me.

I'm standing there kinda shocked and I mumbled something like "WhaHuh?"

He asks me why I think I can smoke standing in front of a sign telling me not to smoke. I turn around (In a ******* PARKING LOT, OUTSIDE mind you) and there is this small sign with a cigarette and the red circle x and small print stating that smoking in San Diego Parks or on San Diego Beaches is punishable by a huge fracking fine.

I was pissed because this douche could have TOLD me when I walked past his freaking cruiser with an unlit cigarette that there was a local ordinance but he waited till I walked back to the truck, lit up and then screeched his car in front of me like a choadhead.

Mind you I am in a freaking PARKING LOT, public area, nobody else around, and it's illegal for me to smoke.  :whatever:

I actually snapped at him which is really out of character for me dealing with cops. I told him that being from Wisconsin and having never been here before it didn't occur to me to check for warning signs in the middle of a ******* parking lot before lighting up. He told me he was letting me off with a warning. THIS time.  :jerkit:

They got people murdering each other for tennis shoes and this guy hangs around to make sure my second hand smoke doesn't hurt a bird or a palm tree.

Holy Hell.

Reason #39840 why we moved from the hell that is California.  Self righteous and condescending cops who pick and choose which laws they want to enforce.   :whatever:
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2009, 11:37:06 AM »
I got two extra hours of sleep this morning!  yay!  Then I got up and hit the gym.  An hour of cardio, squats, and step ups.  I went by the office and picked up my work that I am going to do from home.  It has been snowing NONSTOP since like midnight I think.  We have probably a little over 3 inches of snow.  My man is going to take the kids sledding this afternoon if the snow and wind lets up.  I think he is going to take a few of the offspring shopping as well.  It is a rather lazy day today which is nice since this week was kinda hellish.

Oh...and I'm in a better mood today too.... :naughty:
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2009, 11:59:39 AM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 28, 2009, 11:50:59 AM
Only supposed to be around 90 here today.
I'll think of you in the snow.....and laugh.

I have all my windows and the arcadia door open right now. It's an absolutely gorgeous day.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2009, 12:14:05 PM »
Got up at 4 AM, caught flight number 1 from the frozen tundra to O'Hare, caught flight number 2 into Boston.

Currently typing this while on the shuttle bus to Dover (about another 45 minutes, I would guess) with the first stop in Newburyport coming up in about 5 seconds, then another stop in Portsmouth.

Then the car, and I hope the housesitter plowed the driveway when I get home.  So far it doesn't look like it's going to be too bad, but then again, I've been in Boston when there isn't a flake to be seen anywhere, yet there's three feet still on my lawn.  Go figure.

After that, get the house running/unlocked again, start the water heater, reporgram the thermostat, and do some basic grocery shopping to get me through the weekend.

Picking up perro y gatos tomorrow, since the kennel bill is already paid through then and I won't get there in time for today anyway.

Sleeping in late tomorrow--maybe even until 6 am or so.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2009, 12:15:10 PM »
It's about 40 here today and I have to sit in the parking lot and change out some old light bulbs. :bs:
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2009, 12:33:21 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 28, 2009, 11:50:59 AM
Only supposed to be around 90 here today.
I'll think of you in the snow.....and laugh.

Sure laugh now....cry later.   :-*
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2009, 01:51:56 PM »
ASDF - that's insane!! WTF indeed. California - land of fruits, nuts and flakes. It's trail mix made of people! :-)

I'm recovering from a nasty flu bug. I was down all day yesterday. Ugh. On top of that, I think I have vertigo. I just want to crawl back under the covers for a week.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2009, 02:04:55 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on February 28, 2009, 01:51:56 PM
ASDF - that's insane!! WTF indeed. California - land of fruits, nuts and flakes. It's trail mix made of people! :-)

I'm recovering from a nasty flu bug. I was down all day yesterday. Ugh. On top of that, I think I have vertigo. I just want to crawl back under the covers for a week.

Oh no!  Get better!  That's not fun!  Well, except for crawling under the covers...lol
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2009, 02:09:17 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 28, 2009, 02:06:30 PM
Ah, we are used to the heat my love.
Refrigerated air, misting systems and a deep swimming pool make it tolerable.

 ::)  what..EVAH!  I'm not too worried...it'll warm up soon.  In the meantime, I'll just live vicariously through you.  :-)
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2009, 02:15:14 PM »
Quote from: Tess on February 28, 2009, 02:04:55 PM
Oh no!  Get better!  That's not fun!  Well, except for crawling under the covers...lol
Thanks luv! It's the pits. I can't sleep but I can't do much so I'm trying to take it easy. There's nothing on TV either.
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2009, 02:22:58 PM »
Quote from: BadCat on February 28, 2009, 02:14:59 PM
Yes, you could vicariously enjoy spraying weeds, like I just did.

Oh wait....I'll just live vicariously when you are taking a dip in the pool or warming yourself in the sun.  Otherwise I'll just sit back and sip my hot chocolate and snuggle under my blanket.   :-)
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« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2009, 02:24:17 PM »
Quote from: DixieBelle on February 28, 2009, 02:15:14 PM
Thanks luv! It's the pits. I can't sleep but I can't do much so I'm trying to take it easy. There's nothing on TV either.

Yes, Saturday is the reason why I love DVR now.  LOL  Because nothing is EVER on.  Unless you want to catch up on your episodes of Rock of Love Bus skankiness.  HA!
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2009, 02:32:20 PM »
We can all live vicariously through BadCat when it's 120 in the shade and it hasn't rained in Phoenix for a month and a half.  :-)
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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #23 on: February 28, 2009, 02:41:38 PM »
Quote from: Chris on February 28, 2009, 02:32:20 PM
We can all live vicariously through BadCat when it's 120 in the shade and it hasn't rained in Phoenix for a month and a half.  :-)


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Re: Saturday . . .
« Reply #24 on: February 28, 2009, 04:23:16 PM »
The cold and drizzly weather is not helping at all.  It was 60° on Tuesday!  What the hell?

I need a garage.
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