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When everything that you use to be able to do in a few hours without breaking a sweat now requires a few days to do it, and at least a week to recover from having done it.
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You have major left knee surgery scheduled on July 1st and your right knee "pops" while unloading your truck bed in the driveway 4 days before.Marantz AV10-Emotiva ERC3-Denafrips Venus-Panasonic UB820-AudioQuest Power Quest 707-Emotiva DR3, DR2, XPA2, XPA6-Focal Kanta No2, Sopra Center-PolkAudio RTiA9, RTiA3, LSiM 702F/X-Epik Empire-SVS SB5000-11.3
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Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
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Yup. A lot has changed since then too. I remember a huge fireworks display over an open field, while the family was sitting on the hood of my Dad's Oldsmobile. That field is now all concrete and steel, with hundreds of stores. If you sat on the hood of a new car, the hood would be dented. The spirit and pride in America has also changed drastically, something I never imagined would happen as a young lad.
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one million people in Baltimore's Inner Harbor for the tall ships.
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That was a great time. They are going out of their way to ruin the 250th.... There seems to be very little energy for such a proud and important milestone.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
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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Not from this family!!! We are all out brother!!!
We are planning on watching the fireworks all around our area (multiple cities) from the middle of the lake, whilst enjoying adult beverages, after a great BBQ session!
May God Bless America brother!
250!!!!!! 'Merica!
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Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Drugs are bad.
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Lane Pittman, a Florida resident, became famous for holding an American flag during Hurricane Matthew in 2016, creating a viral video that captured widespread attention.
The Viral Moment
In October 2016, Lane Pittman posted a video of himself shirtless, standing in the rain during Hurricane Matthew, holding an American flag while headbanging to Slayer’s "Raining Blood" on Facebook
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. The video quickly went viral, amassing over 27 million views, 424,000 shares, and tens of thousands of reactions and comments
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. Pittman captioned the post humorously, referencing a request for “hair action during the 'cane”
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. This video became a hallmark example of the “Florida Man” phenomenon, blending daring behavior with humor and patriotism.
Subsequent Appearances
Pittman has recreated similar stunts during other hurricanes, including Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Dorian, often using his local celebrity status to raise awareness or funds for hurricane relief
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. His antics have been widely covered by media outlets like VICE, Miami Herald, and The Daily Dot, highlighting both the entertainment value and the extreme risk of such behavior
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Other Florida Hurricane Flag Moments
The trend of posing with a flag during hurricanes is not limited to Pittman. For example, during Hurricane Ian in 2022, a Florida man was filmed in Cape Coral holding an American flag as the storm approached, which circulated widely on TikTok
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. GIFs and short clips of similar stunts have also been shared on platforms like GIPHY, emphasizing the viral and meme-worthy nature of these acts
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Cultural Impact
These videos have become part of internet culture, often referenced in memes and social media posts as examples of extreme patriotism, bravado, or the quirky “Florida Man” stereotype. While entertaining, they also serve as a reminder of the dangers of standing in severe weather conditions, as hurricanes pose serious risks to life and property
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Lane Pittman’s flag-waving hurricane videos remain iconic examples of viral content that blend humor, risk-taking, and American symbolism.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Like I said.
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Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
Know youre getting old when you sit on the toilet and your family jewels touch the water.
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When you learn that friends you haven't heard from recently......there is a reason.....and it's not what you think.
Getting old sucks sometimes.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -

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You know you ARE getting old when . . .
You start looking back at things you wished you had kept from your younger years because you liked them so much.
In the 1970's, I had a British tweed sport coat with a belt in the back. I see some of these coats on the shows I watch from time-to-time on BritBox. (I had a similar styled summer suit, too)
So, I Googled for info about the style and by magic, a listing of a vintage coat appeared on eBay. The coat is my size at 43 Long. I am struggling "NOT" to purchase.
NOTE: My COVID episode in March of this year is the reason my body returned to almost the size I was in the 1970's.
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA
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Must be the women’s fountain because there is no viagra in this one.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
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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Where's the prune juice?
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When explosive diarrhea is just a scheduled recurring event.Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
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"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA -
They probably stopped calling that thing a pound sign when that metric system started gettin' popular...
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I had to reply YES to this question below, but I don't really remember doing it.
You may be old, but are you "Installed Windows 95 from a bunch of floppy disks" old?
And to add INSULT to INJURY, I am punch card decks old
"Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"Harry / Marietta GA -
You know you are getting older when you decide to do this.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
https://youtu.be/1ncAUFgTDq8
