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" We have done some dry river beds for drainage also, they work and look nice, but it's one more thing to mow/weedwack around in the summer, they work best where alot of water passes, it's just a fancy grade when you get down to it."
YES this is what I am planning. It'll be mulched around the edges and tree area also so it becomes only one large object to cut around.
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Haven't you figured Michael out yet? When he gets an idea in his head and posts that idea here asking for opinions, in reality he's just looking for validation so he feels better about his decision. [
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This is slightly off the subject but illustrates what's possible.
Saturday we had a table delivered to the house from Rooms To Go. The table required assembly of the base which consisted of (4) legs and some wood panels. During assembly, the delivery guys discovered that one side of the base had (2) left legs. So the delivery guy tells me that they will have to have the correct leg pairs ordered. Great, I think, when will that happen. But.....there's not much I can do and it wasn't the delivery guy's fault, so I didn't get upset. The next thing I know he grabs up this wireless tablet thing, shows to me that he is rejecting the legs parts, and says that if he's getting a decent signal, customer support would be contacting me shortly. Shyeah......right.
I sh*t you not.....it wasn't 10 minutes later that my phone rang and it was a customer service person calling to inform me that they were aware of the rejection, that a replacement leg set was available and was being order as we spoke and that they could have them out to me on the 23rd!!
Tom
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I would think Michael that unless you get significant amounts of rain on a consistent basis, your "retention pond" won't have much in the way of an esthetic feel since most of the time you'll be looking at a dry bed. And if you did manage to retain the water flow, how much of it do you want to retain?? IOW's what provision would you have for overflow and the regulation thereof? Which sparks another question......
It's one thing to re-grade your property to get run-off from rain to go in a certain direction and it's another thing to create a retention pond. Not sure what your state/city/county regulations are, but where I live, I would have to get a permit for such a thing along with a civil engineering survey to approve the land re-contour. And I suspect the county would wanna know about what I was putting in the drainage ditch if and when my pond overflowed.
Tom
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I'm with ya, Michael. Next Sunday, the 28th, will be three years since I lost Barbara. The time passes quickly. The house is full of so many memories. I haven't wanted to turn it into a museum, but I also haven't wanted to wipe away all traces of our 30+ years together. Life was good then, but life is also good now.
Family will all be together. It's sweet...
Bruce
Wow Bruce. It's been 3 years already??? I remember when you told us of her passing. [
]There's never a good time for someone to pass away, but when it happens around a holiday it just makes things just a little bit sadder IMHO.
At 52 I feel incredibly fortunate that God has not asked for either of my parents who are 87 to come be with him. Call me selfish, but I still haven't experienced all that I want to with them, so if God can hold off a bit longer, I'll be very happy. Sadly, my Mom's kidneys have given up and her short term memory is going pretty fast. She's on dialysis and is in pretty good spirits but is in a nursing home due to the needed medical care. The good news is that she gets furlows (as she calls them) now which means she can spend the night at home for a day or two before having to go back to the nursing home. My wife & I along with my oldest sister and her husband will be with my folks for Christmas. Dad said that all Mom talks about is seeing all of us for Christmas and not being in the nursing home for a few days. Since my Mom initially rejected dialysis, I have this really strange feeling that she's just doing what she can to make it through the Holidays. And I'm pretty convinced this will be the last Christmas we get to be with her.
Tom
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Couple years ago (2002-2003?), we had had enough so we did a reverse on a Nigerian scammer. He had contacted a local resident with the "oil revenues scam", so wefound a local mansion type house, took pictures, sent emails back and forth, etc.. Fax'd a fake bank account statement showing $1m plus, etc. We get an email from them saying that they could not deposit the money because the bank would not accept it... We told them no problem, just have someone "come on over" and we would give them a certified check to allow them to open a bank account here so they could transfer the oil money. This went on, and the bank we were working with called us and told us that someone had repeatedly tried to access the fake account, etc., but they had simply told the bad guys that they could only make deposits in excess of $500 with a cashiers check that they would hold until it cleared. Meanwhile, they thought they were smelling blood and got desperate; we got an email that someone was flying over to conclude the deal.... We went to the airport to pick up this weird dude... When we got there, he was already in the lobby and claimed the plane had landed early. So we transported him "home" to the special "hotel" with the bars on the windows.... He bonded out (and left the bail bond guy holding that bag...) and the Nigerians avoid our county like the plague!!! It appears that they have some local yahoos running around that can show up to "assist" in the whole thing, but best we could determine was that this "Nigerian Executive" was living somewhere in the US and handling the "local end" of the scams when the situation required.
There ought to be a law that requires:
a) That you took that weird dude to jail by dragging him behind the vehicle and
It is filmed and shown on TVTom
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LOL.......you should see see what happens when someone comes thru there pulling a loooong trailer and they take up BOTH lanes negotiating a curve.
And that night ride was NOT by choice. I was at a race in Marysville, TN but was staying in Robinsville. Only two ways back - Deals Gap or the Cherohola Skyway. US129 was shorter. Next time I'm taking the long way home.
Oh.....and you should've seen the 4 guys that went past me going in the opposite direction. They were hooked up nose-to-tail and the speed they were carrying told me that they must be able to ride that road with their eyes closed. Now THEY were crazy.
BTW - there's some cool photos at www.killboy.com
Tom
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Yep.....US129 through Deals Gap. 318 turns in 11 miles! I can't imagine what was going through the head of the Engineer that laid that road out. I mean, other US routes in that part of the country are no where near that twisty. He probably was a motorcylist and did the layout as a joke thinking it wouldn't get approved. Fortunately it did. BUT......there are many other entertaining roads in that area.
BTW.......dtel (and coytee).......if you're still reading this, I made that run through Deals Gap at night at around 11:00 with not a moon in sight. Wow.....talk about an experience. The night just soaked up my headlight and at one point I felt like I did when I was taking flying lessons and they would do this thing called unusual attitudes which basically meant they would screw-up your inner ear so that you would get completely disoriented. Never will do that ride again unless I'm sporting some serious aux lighting on my bike.
Tom
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Hmmmmm.......I wonder what HER side of the story is on this????? Be that as it may...........
Seems kinda odd that two folks that have known each other for 4 years would have an issue like this. Be that as it may........
Me?? Well in the dedicated HT room I had, I went with a double reclining HT love seat (in leather) along with a second row of 3 individual reclining HT seats. I never felt that not being in front row center was an issue. I also like the fact that when watching a movie alone I could either sit straight up or sprawl out. And then there were times when it lived up to its moniker of (making) love seat. [6] [6] [6] Be that as it may............
I say go get what you want and have it delivered. You know what they say.......
It's easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.
Tom
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Well.....I know you're not gonna be on a motorcycle, but if you wanna know what some of us live for.......just follow this map. Even if you're in a car, you have to experience US129 through Deals Gap to understand why some of us love the twisties. Besides, it's some of the most beautiful roads/scenery in the southeast IMHO.
Tom
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HA! That's something you won't see at a Chinese restaurant.
Tom
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Whew...................
That's about all I can say after having gone back to 2006 and going through not only this thread, but others where forum members have posted recommendations for DVD concerts.
As an aside.......it was especially difficult when I would come across a recommendation from Old Buckster. [
]Anyhow.....after going through the threads, I have updated my M$ Excel spreadsheet. So.....as before, if any of you would like a copy of this "labor of love", just send me an email at my work address which is tom(dot)adams(dot)iii@gulfstream.com. And don't send your request from this forum 'cause our mail system will sniff it out and bin it into the trash automatically.
It's too bad that we can't upload a .xls file which would make this easier.
Tom
ps: And this list will be just in time for you to give to your significant other for them to buy a stocking stuffer for you!
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Jay -
Since you'll be in Birmingham, I highly recommend you check this place out if you have the time. Even if you're not into motorcycles, this guys' collection of vintage and modern motorcycles is second to none. Many of the bikes on display are former racing machines several of which are the only ones in the world.
http://www.barbermotorsports.com/barber-vintage-motorsportspark-museum.php
Tom
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Another fun thing we do to students etc: When I have the abdomen all opened up for a hysterectomy or something, I will pull the Foley catheter balloon up higher in the bladder. I will then have them feel the balloon, which feels like a mass.
I will say, that doesn't feel right, it must be a mass or something. They will then list all of these really weird and rare things that they think it could be. They go on with this for a while. Finally let them know that it is the catheter....
Good fun.
Paul
LOL..........
That is like so cool! I mean, there I am lying on the operating table all opened up and stuff and you're using my body to play a practical joke. That is SOOOOOO COOL Doc!!!!
Golly gee, gosh darn.....it is waaaaaay too bad that you're not here in my area. I'd love to have my wife go to you for surgery.
NOT!!!
I have no respect for you. There's a time & a place for everything and I don't believe surgery is the place for practical jokes. That kinda thing here where I work gets your as* fired immediately. People fly on our airplanes. People who have a wife and kids. Their lives are in our hands. I would hope you saw it that way too.
I'm gonna stop now before I say something to either get me banned or have this thread locked.
Tom
Tom who put the burr under your saddle? You have no respect for someone who can use a little levity to teach. A professional can teach by use of challenge, humor and such. No patients were harmed. (Actually a lot were probably helped by future doctors learning well what they need to know.) Do the pilots of your airplanes ever take their hands off the wheel to point at something, pick their nose or scratch something. How could I allow my wife and children to fly on an airline that does have all it's pilots keep their hands at 10 and 2 at all times!!! Mellow a little, especially about something that you have no knowlege of.
I am a pharmacist and a lot of the teaching and training that I remember the most was what was taught to me with humor and challenge. Do you think that the only terms I think of is ED everytime I dispense Viagra or Cialis. NOT.
No one put a burr under my saddle. Go back and re-read his posts. If you can't see the blatant posturing of playing practical jokes DURING SURGERY then you must be blind.
And it's amusing how you medical types come to the aid of one of your own.
For the record.....I have no problem with using humor in teaching/learning situations and I darn sure have no issue with playing practical jokes. Part of my job involves training folks on software and I use humor a lot. And in my years I've played many a practical joke. So let's just be clear that that is not the issue I have.
My issue, and I'll try and say it as plainly as I can for I'm sure you're waaaaaaay more educated than me, is that I see no justification for playing practical jokes during something as serious as surgery. PERIOD! Ask yourself this. If the family of the patient was looking on, would one be horsing around (my words not yours) or playing practical jokes?? If the answer is no, then why would one do it otherwise?
And as for the totally illogical justification of "no one was harmed".....I'm assuming you'd be ok with a car mechanic doing burnouts with your car, yes? I mean, the car wasn't damaged so what was the harm?? I guess you also subscribe to the "it ain't illegal if you don't get caught" philosophy too.
How about a better question.....just what would one say to the family if the practical joke some how went awry? Oh gee......I'm sorry I was joking around and......
As for your attempt to draw some kinda parallel to some how justify your position (defend mr. loves khorns??) with that comment about pilots taking their hands off the "wheel".....nice try. But I'll humor you by saying that yes, they take their hands off the "wheel" but only if the co-pilot has the controls or the autopilot is engaged. And even if they did, without another person on the controls or the autopilot engaged, the worst that would happen is the plane would climb, dive, or roll. However, if the owner is on board and the pilot is horsing around and causes some erratic flight condition, the pilot will most likely be fired.
Lastly, I just love how you, and others, so quickly conclude that I should "Mellow a little, especially about something that you have no knowledge of." Ohhhhhh.......I get it. Because you're a Doctor or have gone to pharmacology school or have a nursing degree or whatever, that makes you superior and all knowing and all seeing and how dare I criticize one of YOU. Bull crap. I don't give a fat rats as* what your education or career endeavor is. When I'm under the knife, I expect the surgeon to do his job and not be playing practical jokes no matter how good the intention may be. Do you not think I have the right to ask that?? And maybe that's the real point here. Does the patient have the opportunity to give permission that the surgeon can do anything they like during the surgery as long as there's no harm to the patient?? Or are folks like mr. loves khorns deciding what is appropriate behavior and what's not?
Sorry, but all I see here is arrogance - especially since you don't know me yet assume I have no knowledge of such things. I guess you'd be ok with me saying the same thing to you if you popped-off about something that I happen to be a subject matter expert about, yes? Well the difference between you & I is that I've learned NOT to say things like that to people - even when I know they're talking out their as*. For there's no value added in trying to appear to be superior. Go ahead, flame away and justify the actions all you want. I stand by my position that I don't feel playing practical jokes DURING SURGERY is appropriate behavior.
Sheesh.....once again, I violate Tom's first law.
Tom
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Another fun thing we do to students etc: When I have the abdomen all opened up for a hysterectomy or something, I will pull the Foley catheter balloon up higher in the bladder. I will then have them feel the balloon, which feels like a mass.
I will say, that doesn't feel right, it must be a mass or something. They will then list all of these really weird and rare things that they think it could be. They go on with this for a while. Finally let them know that it is the catheter....
Good fun.
Paul
LOL..........
That is like so cool! I mean, there I am lying on the operating table all opened up and stuff and you're using my body to play a practical joke. That is SOOOOOO COOL Doc!!!!
Golly gee, gosh darn.....it is waaaaaay too bad that you're not here in my area. I'd love to have my wife go to you for surgery.
NOT!!!
I have no respect for you. There's a time & a place for everything and I don't believe surgery is the place for practical jokes. That kinda thing here where I work gets your as* fired immediately. People fly on our airplanes. People who have a wife and kids. Their lives are in our hands. I would hope you saw it that way too.
I'm gonna stop now before I say something to either get me banned or have this thread locked.
Tom
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"Why is it that when times get rough only the people have to look for ways to cut back? Why is this always just absolutely impossible for government or upper level management?"
So true........
So true.......
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Here's an interesting proposal. I especially like the notion of returning all of 2008 taxes back to the tax payers. Just not sure this should apply to the very top 2% of wage earners though. Anyhow.....this would allow me to complete my garage/workshop before Michael Colter finishes his AND buy a subwoofer and mirrored ball for said workshop!! LOL......
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As many have said - so will I..........
I shall miss you OB
, however.......You're with God now
and for that, I am happy for you.Tom
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I finished up my 21 month old woodworking project......an oak display cabinet for my shot glass collection (approximately 120 glasses so far). I guess I should post a pic since it came out pretty nice (if I do say so myself) for my first time doing dado cuts and such.
As a side note, each of the shot glasses represent a place I have visited with the exception of 2 or 3 that were given as a gift. Additionally, each shot glass was purchsed along with a shot of Tequila (tradition) with a few exceptions where either alcohol was not sold or Tequila wasn't available. In those circumstances, the shot glass was baptized ASAP or a suitable substitute was administered.
The wife said I probably needed to start another cabinet so that a year or so from now it would be ready. Gotta love support like that.
Tom
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Sadly...........
Mine was "given" to me by the witness protection program.
sigh..............
Tom
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Where's the tv set to watch Orange County Choppers?
JJK
Well....you can't exactly see it, but in the left side photo there's a ladder (temporarily) on the back wall. Just above that and in the center is an outlet that has my cabling for a flat screen TV and I've added an outlet just in case I wanna put a sub on a shelf.
Which reminds me that in the attic I've got a dedicated 20amp outlet. What for you might ask??? Oh.....that would be for that day when I got nothing else to do and decide the workshop needs an IB sub. [
]Thanks for the kind words folks.
Tom
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Inside to the left.
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Inside to the right. Wiring for Heresy's in the far upper back corners.
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It is filmed and shown on TV
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and for that, I am happy for you.
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Just a thought.........
What would happen if false corners were created for both Khorns and then they were moved inward from their existing position by 2 or 3 feet? That would certainly narrow the distance between them.
Tom