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ken brydson wrote: »
@ken brydson .....what in the H3LL are you doing in my back yard??????
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Damn! Your cemetary back yard looks a little shall I say permanent umm well manicured and the stepping stones look a little long for my steps....
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I smelled food...
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When you are on the floor doing something. And look around to see if there's anything else needing done before you get back up.
When you buy Sketchers slip-in shoes so you aint gotta mess with shoe laces!--Gary--
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When you are on the floor doing something. And look around to see if there's anything else needing done before you get back up.
When you buy Sketchers slip-in shoes so you aint gotta mess with shoe laces!
I refuse to buy sketchers, so I buy these instead :
https://www.amazon.ca/Xpand-Shoelaces-System-Elastic-Laces/dp/B01DFK6EXS/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737:amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&crid=3P3QPB90HHED1&cv_ct_cx=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&keywords=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&pd_rd_i=B01DFK6EXS&pd_rd_r=0090c83d-5293-4285-8b2f-9826d9fb2a8e&pd_rd_w=PsBue&pd_rd_wg=exMsx&pf_rd_p=518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&pf_rd_r=E9TAHHQK5BK7PWS2XB03&qid=1736940104&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=no+tie,aps,136&sr=1-3-e85518be-6d02-428d-a376-352634690690-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1 -
You know you are old when you used to "watch" NASCAR races on the radio.
BITD, there were only two televised NASCAR races on ABC. IIRC, they were the opening Daytona Race and Talladega. Sometimes, they would only show portions of the race.....so I would race down to my room and continue "watching" the race on the radio. I seem to remember Darlington being televised on occasion as well but it wasn't advertised/promoted like Daytona was (at least in our neck of the woods).
Tom
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Come to think of it - has anyone mentioned cargo pants yet?
Or the phenomenon of more years on the planet correlating with more pockets in one's wardrobe choices?
On any given day, my default dress includes cargo pants
a shirt with pocket(s), and, in the cool months, some sort of fleece kinda deal with at least hand pockets and a chest pocket -- ideally an inside set and an outside set.
Lotsa pockets!
The downside of this: combining many pockets and old age usually means - at least for me - a search for what things are in what pockets whenever any of the contents of said pockets might be needed for something.
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mhardy6647 wrote: »Come to think of it - has anyone mentioned cargo pants yet?
Or the phenomenon of more years on the planet correlating with more pockets in one's wardrobe choices?
On any given day, my default dress includes cargo pants a shirt with pocket(s), and, in the cool months, some sort of fleece kinda deal with at least hand pockets and a chest pocket -- ideally an inside set and an outside set.
Lotsa pockets!
The downside of this: combining many pockets and old age usually means - at least for me - a search for what things are in what pockets whenever any of the contents of said pockets might be needed for something.
Uh, that sounds a bit pockety to me. I utilize four pockets.....keys and pocketknife/front pockets, card container and Copenhagen/back pockets.........none of my T-shirts have pockets. -
Good example of a prepareder and a minimalist.
Had you both pegged for fannypackers, though.
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Good example of a prepareder and a minimalist.
Had you both pegged for fannypackers, though.
I'll give you a fannypacker -
When you are on the floor doing something. And look around to see if there's anything else needing done before you get back up.
When you buy Sketchers slip-in shoes so you aint gotta mess with shoe laces!
I refuse to buy sketchers, so I buy these instead :
https://www.amazon.ca/Xpand-Shoelaces-System-Elastic-Laces/dp/B01DFK6EXS/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737:amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&crid=3P3QPB90HHED1&cv_ct_cx=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&keywords=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&pd_rd_i=B01DFK6EXS&pd_rd_r=0090c83d-5293-4285-8b2f-9826d9fb2a8e&pd_rd_w=PsBue&pd_rd_wg=exMsx&pf_rd_p=518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&pf_rd_r=E9TAHHQK5BK7PWS2XB03&qid=1736940104&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=no+tie,aps,136&sr=1-3-e85518be-6d02-428d-a376-352634690690-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1
Apart from winning today's longest link contest, what don't you like about Skechers? I have a couple pairs of the slip-ins and unabashedly wear my old fogey footwear. Funny how Skechers as a brand went from el cheapo sneakers/baseball boots to neon colored teen wear to medium end sneakers to old pharts attire, all while steadily increasing in price. -
I Love my "slip-ins". So does Sugar Ray Leonard.
I also love my "White" New Balance sneakers.
Had a man tell me he'd NEVER wear white sneakers EVER.
I'm old and don't try to ignore it.
I like the idea of 15.00 stretch laces compared to 70.00 Sketcher Slip-ins though.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Old enough to remember those guys coming down the street in carts to sharpen knives, sell bread.
Old enough to remember when gangs fought with fists, then bats, then knives, never guns.
Old enough to remember St. Joseph tables that stretched for 2 blocks, when charity was given out by the church, not the government.
Old enough to remember teachers given the power to whoop your rear end if you misbehaved.
Old enough to remember Garfield Goose, Howdy doody, Lawrence Welk, Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, the British invasion, rolled up sleeves to hold your smokes, leather jackets and slick hair that went to bell bottom pants...what a shame.lol
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I have had my t-i-t in the wringer many times in my life especially when a young man, never a hand.Post edited by motorhead43026 onSince we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
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Old enough to remember teachers given the power to whoop your rear end if you misbehaved.
I got more "licks" in JR High than I can remember. Licks for fighting, licks for tapping a guy between the eyes (wearing goggles) with a yard stick while using the bandsaw in wood shop and licks for grades too low, from the coaches. Back then we ran track, played football and basketball.
Whenever my gf teases me for not having much of an azz, I tell her it got spanked off in jr high with special boards made in wood shop
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Old enough to remember teachers given the power to whoop your rear end if you misbehaved.
I got more "licks" in JR High than I can remember. Licks for fighting, licks for tapping a guy between the eyes (wearing goggles) with a yard stick while using the bandsaw in wood shop and licks for grades too low, from the coaches. Back then we ran track, played football and basketball.
Whenever my gf teases me for not having much of an azz, I tell her it got spanked off in jr high with special boards made in wood shop
I recall our AP in high school still used a paddle occasionally, but I think he preferred to use In School Suspension, which also resulted in a 1/3 grade drop for every class for each day. For most, that was more effective. But yeah, in middle school, every teach had one, and a few really enjoyed using them. -
Yeah,
Get licks in school.
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motorhead43026 wrote: »I have had my t-i-t in the wringer many times in my life especially when a young man, never a hand.
That you have to edit a post so many times that you get the dreaded (red) post edited.
Since we don’t know where we are going we have to stick together in case someone gets there….Ken Kesey
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
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motorhead43026 wrote: »I have had my t-i-t in the wringer many times in my life especially when a young man, never a hand.
Did not know they were doing Bruce Jenner conversions that far back…The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
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When you are on the floor doing something. And look around to see if there's anything else needing done before you get back up.
When you buy Sketchers slip-in shoes so you aint gotta mess with shoe laces!
I refuse to buy sketchers, so I buy these instead :
https://www.amazon.ca/Xpand-Shoelaces-System-Elastic-Laces/dp/B01DFK6EXS/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737:amzn1.sym.518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&crid=3P3QPB90HHED1&cv_ct_cx=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&keywords=no+tie+shoe+laces+adult&pd_rd_i=B01DFK6EXS&pd_rd_r=0090c83d-5293-4285-8b2f-9826d9fb2a8e&pd_rd_w=PsBue&pd_rd_wg=exMsx&pf_rd_p=518fdb4a-f7ac-4d1f-877a-9bef1b7ec737&pf_rd_r=E9TAHHQK5BK7PWS2XB03&qid=1736940104&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=no+tie,aps,136&sr=1-3-e85518be-6d02-428d-a376-352634690690-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1
Apart from winning today's longest link contest, what don't you like about Skechers? I have a couple pairs of the slip-ins and unabashedly wear my old fogey footwear. Funny how Skechers as a brand went from el cheapo sneakers/baseball boots to neon colored teen wear to medium end sneakers to old pharts attire, all while steadily increasing in price.
I'm not a fan of the style. I have 3 pairs of Stan Smith, some Vans that I use them on. I don't really like wearing running/ athletic shoes unless doing activities. I prefer a casual sneaker look. I don't use them either on my 5/10 mountain biking shoes either. We started buying the laces for our kids when they were young. Then one day I thought geez why wouldn't I use them makes everything so much easier. -
I use them janks in every shoe I can.Post edited by msg onI disabled signatures.
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nooshinjohn wrote: »I’m so old my grandfather was sending me to the liquor store to buy beer and cigarettes for him and they would let me… I was 7 at the time! Lucky Strikes and Grain Belt.
^^^ That is crazy. I could drive my dad's car and buy beer for him at this one ice-house at age 15. Of course, legal age in Texas was 18 at the time, but I assure you, I did not look 18 at age 15.......I don't think I did
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I remember back when teachers had paddles & some teachers would drill holes in it to make it go faster Randy-Maine
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so, yesterday, I was breakin' bad on pockets and/or a paucity of same, right?
this morning, what do I see on over t' ASR?
coincidence?
I think not.
