BigStewMan Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 3 hours ago, DizRotus said: Good morning. It's still dark in Southeast Michigan. The predicted high is 34. No coffee brewing, as I forgot to grind beans last night. Grinding them now would anger my still sleeping family. A photo in the paper of the Grand Haven, MI lighthouse reminded me of BigStewMan. When I lived in Annapolis, MD, people would ask of Lake Michigan, "Can you see across to Milwaukee?" The word "lake" confuses those unfamiliar with the fresh water seas that are the Great Lakes. The attached photos of the Grand Haven lighthouse show Lake Michigan under varying conditions. Steve knows this spot well. oh yeah--my office was just up the Grand River a few hundred yards. you’re right--people think lakes are glass -- you can can be out there and not see land in any direction, and i’ve been in at least 20’ waves on Lake Michigan--it’s just like the ocean. Also been on Michigan and Superior when frozen from shore to shore--back in ’78 - ’79. And yes @Ceptorman ship was breaking ice that was very thick. 1000’ ships stopped dead in their tracks. it was fun. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, minermark said: Morning gang 37, Feels like it. Watching the weather, i see they are now saving the better looking newscasters for the weekdays. Im looking at Grandma telling me it's cold today Drinking the first cup/flipping channels Grand 'Ma knows best. Better dress accordingly --- 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2017 17 hours ago, CECAA850 said: Time to chill and try a new gin Gin= code word for fingernail polish remover. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 15, 2017 5 hours ago, DizRotus said: No coffee brewing, as I forgot to grind beans last night. Grinding them now would anger my still sleeping family. No way I would do that, I would take the grinder outside if I had to, extension cord if needed, you do crazy things when desperate. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Good Midmorning gang Up from first Nap of the day. Told the wife, we got to get to the Pub, pick up our Packers winnings. So far that is all that is planned, i like that I see a few here are getting over the Bug, good thing. I like being a hermit during this season, things to do never run out. Have been sneezing lately, i hope it's from sanding down Locktite foam and table saw dust. mask only do so much. On with the day 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, dtel said: Gin= code word for fingernail polish remover. I could make you like it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 1 hour ago, CECAA850 said: I could make you like it. I think Det just needs a few different Gin's, made different ways before dialing in on perfected flavor. Took me years before Bombay became the standard. although there are a couple runner's up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Aftyernoon gang Pub Paid nothing, down $60, bummer, but NO complaints. Last years SuperBowl paid thousands, so im the guy who say's nothing and just throws money on the bar as well as by the house a round...Winning the big one = Good Living with it, yeah, they dont let you forget......... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Wow, ended up around 72 this afternoon... just weird to be out in short sleeves... Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 43 minutes ago, Tarheel said: He looks like I've been feeling lately.....only prettier. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 get better chuck 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 29 minutes ago, BigStewMan said: get better chuck Yea....I hope you start to feel better. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 or at least look better. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 6 hours ago, minermark said: I think Det just needs a few different Gin's, made different ways before dialing in on perfected flavor. Took me years before Bombay became the standard. although there are a couple runner's up. The Boodles I had this weekend would be right up dtel's aley. It's very mild in flavor gin wise. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: The Boodles I had this weekend would be right up dtel's aley. It's very mild in flavor gin wise. Im the first to admit iv not had them all by a stretch. There are some dam fine ones out there.For as muck as i sip Gin, maybe three times a year Bombay Saphire is good for me. Brits can be Dam Picky about this Libation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Evening gang Watching/listing to the Packers game. Rv heater re-installed and dead as a door nail, think i forgot to hook up a wire. So pull it out once again, takes like 8 min to yank it, im getting real good at it. Evening pot perkin. Dinner done, heater time........ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 16, 2017 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2017 10 hours ago, CECAA850 said: I could make you like it. 9 hours ago, minermark said: I think Det just needs a few different Gin's, made different ways before dialing in on perfected flavor. Ok I have to admit the reason I never drink gin, it's about as dumb a reason as there could be, surprise. It started a very long time ago, in high school one year on the last day of school someone had a bottle of gin. I would guess it was stolen from a parent and was probably junk ? They passed the bottle around and everyone took a shot, like a dummy I took a big shot, it was terrible, really bad and i never forgot it. Now i realize at 18 years old and stupid, and drinking something like gin from a bottle is not really a good way to understand the flavor to judge it for the next 41 years. But that taste must have made a big impression on me, I have tried many things since but never gin. I have only had two different kinds of martinis, a few chocolate martinis at different times with dinner on ships, and Carl's martinis in Hope. That's my only experience with martinis. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 ^^^^^ A chocolate martini is not a martini, would qualify as flavored drink only. Similar to a Starbucks double mocha, frape', caramel, whipped creme hazel nut vanilla latte with almond milk over shaved ice with a sprinkle of chocolate cinnamon nutmeg served in a 16 oz. paper cup ain't no f'in cup-o-coffee. Now I Could tell you about the office party where I had my last martini's, double most of them but no need to embarrass myself - again, first time was plenty. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Pretty much caught up now. Loved the shots of Lake Mich. I took my one and only trip there as a kid in my early teens. Stayed at Crystal Lake which is close to Lake Mich. Beautiful country. Colorado is gorgeous, but in a different way. Spent yesterday goofing off and watching football. Also saw Mark Wahlberg's 'Deepwater' movie last night. Highly recommended, especially on HT. Good day for this retiree to stay put ... maybe 5 inches of snow so far and it's still coming down. Won't really relax until Better Half Unit is home from work. Cheers guys. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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