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Sqrl Klr · « **Reply #5760 on:** December 03, 2022, 06:05:49 PM »

Great stories guys! lol

Matt I bet the DI had a field day with that poor kid afterward!

Insanity · « **Reply #5761 on:** December 03, 2022, 06:10:42 PM »

There was a moment where that kids soul left his body and he met Jesus. The DS was cool as a cucumber but the others they went full potato on him.

Privateer · « **Reply #5762 on:** December 03, 2022, 06:14:32 PM »

I don't like what the math tells me on the over head part of the brick door surround.
So.... I'm gonna free hand it to please my eye.
We are hard wired to catch patterns so I'll keep things even and eye appealing.
I do have a diamond blade and know how to use it!

I figure Matt will be my final Judge.

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #5763 on:** December 03, 2022, 07:40:50 PM »

Quote from: Insanity on December 03, 2022, 05:45:01 PM

Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 03, 2022, 03:22:16 PM
Quote from: Privateer on December 03, 2022, 12:52:14 PM
A Guy in my Company smuggled a grenade home. He use to pull the pin then put it back in for some crazy reason.
I guess you can figure out that didn't end well one night!
I got to tell you they scared the heck out of me. When we were waiting our turn to throw we waited behind a 2 foot thick brick wall and I swear, that wall would shake everytime a grande went off. I qualified expert. I remember being in the throw pit with the DI. I went through all of the steps we were trained to do. Threw the granade and pancaked on to the pit floor. I look up a see the DI still standing there and thinking to myself and yes to myself, are you stupid? Get your @@@ down behind the wall fool. I guess I hit the target.

When it was my turn I ran out to the pit handed the DS my grenade. He handed it back I thumbed that clip pulled the pin and hucked it as hard as I could. We didn't crouch down as it landed at the back side of the range.

He looked at me after it went boom said impressive isn't it.
Yes.
You forgot something.
Yep.
Get out of my pit. So I did.

The kid who ran out after me dropped the gernaid and threw the pin... Now that was an interesting moment.

That's why there was a 6 ft deep slit trench all around the pit so if the recruit dropped the grenade all the DI had to do is give it a little kick and it would go down into the slit trench and explode and not kill anyone. Might make ya deff but you'd live. Last I heard they don't even train on grenades in boot anymore. A lot of the current recruit's can't throw worth a dang.

Insanity · « **Reply #5764 on:** December 03, 2022, 10:00:08 PM »

We didn't have the same set up guessing times branches and locations. It was more of a shallow pit with rail road ties one would get removed and lain on top of with much hate.

Sqrl Klr · « **Reply #5765 on:** December 05, 2022, 08:06:05 PM »

Quote from: Insanity on December 03, 2022, 06:10:42 PM

There was a moment where that kids soul left his body and he met Jesus. The DS was cool as a cucumber but the others they went full potato on him.

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #5766 on:** December 06, 2022, 02:36:02 PM »

Watching our oldest dog closely. He just had a sesure . He's 15, a mini daple dashund. He's on my wife's lap and giving out with little whimpers in time with his breathing. This has not been a good year for our dogs. If we have to put him to sleep he'll be the 3rd dashund we've lost this year. It's what we have to face every 10 to 15-16 years.

Blowpipe Sam · « **Reply #5767 on:** December 06, 2022, 02:55:55 PM »

I commiserate with you Robert. Flytrap is 14 and each week it seems a little harder for her to walk. Flash is a youngster of nine and we are looking for another rescue to be his companion soon. That seems to be the cycle around here.

avator · « **Reply #5768 on:** December 06, 2022, 03:00:32 PM »

Sorry to hear Robert. As I was reading your post I heard a similar sound from one of the dogs. I checked Rambo first because he's really slowing down lately. Turned out it was Boss.... snorring.

Tater · « **Reply #5769 on:** December 06, 2022, 03:02:07 PM »

Sorry your pooch is struggling Robert. It's never easy to deal with.

anti-squirrel · « **Reply #5770 on:** December 06, 2022, 04:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Madd Hatter on December 06, 2022, 02:36:02 PM

Watching our oldest dog closely. He just had a sesure . He's 15, a mini daple dashund. He's on my wife's lap and giving out with little whimpers in time with his breathing. This has not been a good year for our dogs. If we have to put him to sleep he'll be the 3rd dashund we've lost this year. It's what we have to face every 10 to 15-16 years.

You have my deepest sympathy and regards for tending to your pack so well.

Our youngest dog is 11. Elvis is a Great Pyrenees mix. He's slow, arthritic, and loves to be where your feet are about to be. But he's rock-solid and cuddly.
Butters is the old fit Pug/Boston mix. He's turning 13 soon, and still very mobile- but compared to his youth, he's running at 1/4 the speed (he used to be a dozen handfuls to manage!). We play fetch daily and that helps.
Spanky is the nearly-14-year-old Min-Pin. He's got similar breathing issues to yours but a steroid that opens his airways helps. He's going to the vet this week for another fill of his prescription. He's still pure heck on the moles and voles, but otherwise sleeps most of the day. He's suffering from dementia but he's mostly doing well aside from breathing issues.
Then there's Ruger- a toy Aussie that just turned 15. Like Spanky, he's definitely suffering from dementia, but he's in great health otherwise.

We suspect Butters will be the last dog standing, but we cherish all 4 of the pack we still have.

We've lost the youngest 2, Pappy (Pit-Boxer mix) and Duncan (Airedale/Schnauzer mix) both of whom did not see 10 years. It tears me up to lose them, but we provide a good home, good food, and plenty of love so they're all happy and comfy.

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #5771 on:** December 08, 2022, 08:51:48 PM »

Quote from: Privateer on December 03, 2022, 05:53:14 PM

When our DI did the 'dropped his gernade' trick? One of the Guys dove on it.
DI said "Now you know who's the biggest dumb arse here!"

I am reminded of the movie "Scent of a Woman".

Blowpipe Sam · « **Reply #5772 on:** December 09, 2022, 11:25:53 PM »

I drove three boat tours today with a new prop guard installed. Different style but it seems to back up much better than with the old one. It was a gorgeous day with lots of critters just hanging out in the sunshine. A bull gator bellowed at one of my boats from about fifteen yards away. Gave the tourist a thrill. I then gave a history talk at the lodge from 3:00 to 4:00 to finish my day.

buellm2 · « **Reply #5773 on:** December 19, 2022, 07:15:21 PM »

I removed and replaced a broken off screw from an old piece of machinery (1916). I no longer have access to machine tools so I used a cordless drill and a new sharp bit. It was nerve wracking drilling down into that screw. I sure didn't want to slip or break the bit and damage any finishes. Did it slowly and it all worked out-------this time.

BanjomanMI76 · « **Reply #5774 on:** December 21, 2022, 05:13:24 AM »

My youngest son and his family live in Eureka CA and my D-I-L just came up on FB a few minutes ago and said they were OK. The grandkids slept through the earthquake, nothing broken and they recently got their power back on-line.
Let's see if we can survive this snowmageddon/polar plunge with gale force winds.
Have faith and Rudolf will get Santa and us through this mess.

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #5775 on:** December 21, 2022, 12:23:58 PM »

Wow, had no idea NorCal got hit. Been in lots of quakes but where I live now there's almost nothing. Hope my brother in-law is okay. He lives in Twan Heart which is in the Sierra mountains.

Back_Roads · « **Reply #5776 on:** December 21, 2022, 12:42:09 PM »

2f ATM just got in from stoking the wood boiler, and airing up SMBO's truck tires, she has pressure sensors and they drive her nuts if low.

Tire pressures dropped 10 psi with the cold front so I topped them off 2 psi over to keep things in check. In the process I had to replace a cracked oring on the tire chuck before I could get a tire to take air, sound familiar

Weather is supposed to warm a bit today before the snow hits, so an afternoon trip to the orchard for another load of free firewood in planned this afternoon.

buellm2 · « **Reply #5777 on:** December 21, 2022, 04:23:09 PM »

So I just got off the phone with the NH Department of Motor Vehicles. Being on hold for over an hour was not too much fun but I didn't expect quick response right before Christmas. I'm puzzled with the negative depiction of DMV workers as seen on TV or elsewhere. I must say that in over 50 years of occasional dealing with the NH DMV that they are some of the most polite and pleasant people and they have accurate answers for my dumbass questions. I hope it's that pleasant in other states.

Madd Hatter · « **Reply #5778 on:** December 21, 2022, 07:50:37 PM »

Made a run to the transfer station aka the dump with the stuff I don't want to burn. Plastic, metal, and glass. Suppose to be recycling but wife constantly throws other non recycling stuff in with it.

Blowpipe Sam · « **Reply #5779 on:** December 21, 2022, 08:16:01 PM »

First, I waited an hour and a half to see my Doctor. Then I spent two hours waiting to see a specialist. Now I have a diagnosis.

Apparently I'm old.

Given the limited options I'm good with that.

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