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Wow, do tell! This is my half brother. We were not raised together, but I've always known he was my brother. However, he didn't even know I existed until six or seven years ago we made contact via Facebook. He has been living in Alaska for quite a while. He and his wife sold everything they own and hit the road to travel the US about a month or so ago. He finally made it to our home yesterday evening.

What a pain in the butt trying to get ready in this morning with my right hand bandaged. Almost everything I started with my right hand, pulled at the stitches, so I switched to my left. I don't know how in the hell my wife goes through life using her left hand. I know I suck at it. Oh well, and this too shall pass. Stitches come out in 10 days.

Diana Krall....good score to the wife Chuck. Diana is a cutie even if she couldn't sing. Take Baxter and see if he can howl in tune. Sorry to hear about your injury Luther...I'm sure that's a drag. MKP.....what in the world were you doing to get banged up like that? Wax job update....everything but the top is done. Must wait for shade for that. I didn't mention I don't have a garage so the Volvo sits in the elements 24/7. So I'm guessing wax is a good thing Great story Christy! Cheers Ladies and Gents

You will like it. It's in the foothills and only about 15 minutes from where we live.

Wow, do tell! This is my half brother. We were not raised together, but I've always known he was my brother. However, he didn't even know I existed until six or seven years ago we made contact via Facebook. He has been living in Alaska for quite a while. He and his wife sold everything they own and hit the road to travel the US about a month or so ago. He finally made it to our home yesterday evening. What a great story. Thank you for sharing it and please keep us posted as it unfolds. So nice to hear about a family coming together for a change. Not much to report out here except better half got tickets to see Diana Krall at Red Rocks (Morrison, CO) this evening. It's quite an outdoor venue. The weather looks a little iffy but I'm sure we'll perservere! hang in there guys and cheers.

Morning Gang Wednesday eh? Need more Coffee, one cup is not cutting it. Fedx/UPS/USPS brings me goodies dam near everyday, yesterday im really not expecting much this week, this shows up. A nice Bushnell scope, what the hell ? Came from "Cheaperthandirt" so i look it up, $2K+!, WHAT THE HELL? Contact CTD and ask did i win some contest? No, it was paid for sir by Peter Rams-------, Rice Farmer, Marysville Ca, Ah Ha, the ol Boat project farmer, dam they take care of me....... Bushnell Elite 4.5-30x50 Tactical Rifle Scope Mil-Dot Zero Stop Turrets Matte Black ET45305GZ

40 years from Alaska? This is starting to sound like book/movie material.

Wow, do tell!

Yep! He's the best brother ever. Worth waiting forty years for this hug! That's all I'm saying about that...for now!!!

Once again, just came from visiting with Dee. His condition continues to improve. He looks good and is in good spirits. His "numbers" continue to improve. (heart rate BP, etc) Dee, his brother Jim, and I visited for a good long time. There is a chance he could be released tomorrow, but more likely later in the week. I'll continue to keep everyone updated. Tony

I have seen the same, it looks amazing, should be a great show.

Ahhhhhhhh. just a mere flesh wound...My index finger on my left hand got "ground" away, my thumb was ripped off. They ended up putting my thumb back on...fusing the joint's in it. The joint's are also fused on my middle and ring finger....yea that hurt....lol lol But yea I do know all to well about using one hand. Over the years I have "broken" the fuse in my thumb four times....let me tell ya that chitt hurts.....and as you know with out the use of a thumb....it sucks... It'll be back to 100% before ya know it :-) Coffe to go.....gotta get to the shop... MKP :-)

Bonami is the Bomb when you know Comet is what the job requires, but you do not want the abrasive/cloreine of the comet. Good stuff. Third cup and going for more. 90 today @45%Hmd, not bad. cave runs 10 degrees cooler than ambient outside. 90 "In the cave" is my limit.

I'm a sleepy drunk; 30 minutes & I'm late for the bed.

Wow, do tell! Her brother and his wife came in from Alaska, it's been 40 years, well a longer story but she can tell you tomorrow. She fell asleep, it's kind of been a party since he pulled up this evening, there all sleeping now,............... lightweights. I think it was the beer and tequila shots that did them in, but they/we had fun. .........lightweights it's only 12:44

Joe, it's officially bedtime. Goodnight.

Yikes there Mr. Wardsweb! Remind me to stay away from my Lantanas if that is what happens ! Mark, that comment about the weekend warrior was directed at me...(The Diamond Collection band).... Ya'll know what my day job is Enjoy your evening............more tomorrow I'm sure.......

I have the worst luck. I was trimming the Lantana by our mailbox when my hand hits the mailbox and it slices open the knuckle on my thumb. A trip to the Doc in a box and I have stitches holding it back together. I did finish the trimming when I got home.

Taking a break from Mr Crow, waiting for breakfast. Still Wednesday is it ? Testers paint smells like chit. I see we have been talking battle/work wounds, nothing comes to mind but exwifes.

This too shall pass. Hopefully sooner than later for you.

Sorry, But I call BS, some can, Ok it might not be fair, I have been in training for a year, or 40.

Did I stay up late listening to the cans or did I get up early ??????? I cant recall I do know Ben Harper sounds GREAT Damb I thought I would have the first good morning yall for Wed, aug 12, and as I type up pops the message about a new post I think I will get over it, Morning Yall

Mr Crow has been ongoing for months, finely aquired the hard to find parts, and assy continues. I really dont do anything on the weekend that i cannot do right this min. retirement is good.

I like it, can it be programed to say anything ? That could be funny Yeah that is what i bought/stocked parts for but ideas change as progress continues. Mr Crow will have a motion sensor that will set off his "Act" something like inviting you to watch a movie or something, but ya know that gets old in a week, still baffled as to what he should do, random is good, bunch of different things he could say. The wife claimed him for the living room back when i started building him, hell i was going to keep him in the Cave and he would be swearing and yelling for a beer!

Makes my $63 Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve seem cheap. And I didn't even buy that....a friend left it. Still grinding Mayorga from Costco. Two pound bags. Liking it stronger these days. Jef....pm Mark. He can get anything....he has sources

Red Rocks is on my Bucket List.....looks like an amazing venue....I've watched many broadcast/dvd concerts from there.....it's beautiful

The best windshield cleaner I've ever seen or used is Bonami scouring powder. Wet a rag and keep the powder in a wet pasty consistency and scrub in circles. It's amazing. It never scratches and leaves the glass perfectly clear no matter what was on it.

Glad it wasn't serious, but the extra time and money wasted turned a small job into a pain in the butt. Things could always be worse

old man cant hang Keb Mo is done and so am I Good night all

that sounds like something i would do. glad you got it fixed.

enjoy a saturday afternoon right now? I know, shut up Steve! Once again, impressive job with Mr. Crow!

Had a great time this weekend with Wakejunkie. We found a new rope swing on Lake Guntersville. Will post a highlight video when I get the footage edited but here is a quick clip of my first attempt at doing a 1 1/2 backflip on a rope swing.

Taking a break.....again Smokehouse almonds, and thinking about what to drink. Mr Crows electronics package has changed a little, Upgraded ...Again, ordered everything from the Bay, on the way. Mr Crow got his Hockey headwear today.

Afternoon gang..... Alittle slow at the shop today....just finished a wheel bearing job on an old CRV....it was a rear wheel bearing...1st one I have done in the rear. Came apart and went back together with really no problems. It's hit and miss sometimes cuz I'm in the rust belt. Got one small job for the used car guys...then I'm outta here.... I'm starting training again tonight at a new facility.....I've taken the summer off.....I should take a bucket with me, probably throw up...lol lol Christ, really cool that you get to see your brother....enjoy the visit....I have no brother's or sister's, but all my family still live's in England......talking about my uncle and aunt and cousins....so when they come to visit it's really cool. Chuck...I'll post later the about the hand thing.... Everyone......keep doing your thing...... MKP :-)

Yes, for sure. And it was an Island Single Malt. Isle of Jura 30yr old "Camas An Staca". He was told it was about a $400 bottle of scotch. Was a gift from a client of his. I could acquire a taste for that.....just couldn't afford to feed the habit....lol Was or still is? Because if it still is you need a drinking buddy to help with that and I just happen to be one.

Super glue works well too.

time to ace the plant or change out the box Last few times I got deep cuts that would require stitches I used buterfly bandages and pulled them together wrap it up and let it heal on its own

The best windshield cleaner I've ever seen or used is Bonami scouring powder. Wet a rag and keep the powder in a wet pasty consistency and scrub in circles. It's amazing. It never scratches and leaves the glass perfectly clear no matter what was on it. Yes...I've used Bonami and Bar Keepers Friend on glass.....both work great!

Good afternoon my friends.......again, a great day of friendly banter and, ON TOP of a great servo show with Mr. Crow, we got to hear 'His Master's Voice' ;0) Hey Mark, that is just the occasional weekend worrier 'job' :0) Ok, as promised, here is the latest photo update of the little House Wrens who are still in d'house .... So cute........enjoy .....

Thought this was nice. "Fallen Soldier's Tribute To honor the memory of a soldier who was killed in action, Jeff Beurline corded off a special spot at his local bar in Connecticut for Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Beurline bought Murphy -- or "Murph," as he was known by friends -- a Guinness and propped a reserved sign on the beer alongside an American flag. The bartender not only agreed to pour random strangers a Guinness throughout the day, but also offered to pay the costs. Read Beurline's account of the act of kindness in his post on Seal of Honor's Facebook page"

Pecan trees do that.

We have so many hardwoods around here the cars paint seems to change color. Eventually turning almost black with tree droppings.

MKP Good movie on that subject. Great picture also, I hadn't seen that one. I wonder if lives were saved because of that freak accident? What freak accident? I saw the bullet fired and picked it off mid air. No sweat!

That's pretty wild.

An acquired taste scotch. Must have been a good genuine single malt. I acquired taste while drinking it years ago.

I've tried many many times over the years to become a "coffee drinker".....just hasn't ever been a thing for me. My wife and my daughters (well....2 of the four daughters) can't live without the stuff. Same with Scotch...just never been my thing.....other than this one particular Scotch that my uncle brought back from Scotland....it was devine....but unavailable in the states.

Peets, Major Dickinsons Blend Whole Bean, this is the Bomb.

Yes, very decent coffee. Buy whole bean

We actually got a little rain yesterday afternoon! Of course nothing is normal around here. A microburst of wind destroyed 5 planes and damaged a few others at a small airport about 10 miles from here when the rain came through. My yard didn't care, it soaked it up like a sponge. On the flip side, it will probably be crunchy again by tomorrow. Such is life in south east TX.

Sorry no pic's, I suck Christy's brother came in this evening from Alaska, will be here for a few days. So we cooked some fried shrimp and fried oysters, nothing special but it was good. Figured I should post something, I cook everyday but never post anything and rarely take a pic. But I do love to eat and cook, so that counts for something