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Reply to Broke Down Again in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Well I just spoke with the shop and they are awaiting delivery of some of the needed parts so I won't be going anywhere until tomorrow.

Reply to Favorite classic films in Movies & TV & Books JoeUser Forums

Great films. I'll add: Casablanca The Quiet Man The Bridge on the River Kwai 2001 A Space Odyssey Easy Rider

Broke Down Again in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Last week I delivered a fire truck to a factory location in Bradenton, FL. From there it will eventually make it's way to the Bahamas. After that I hauled an oil truck up to Newnan, GA and from there I went over to Anniston, AL and picked up some propane fuel systems which are used on propane powered garbage trucks. After picking up the propane systems it was late in the day and working out in the sun all day had sapped me so I checked into a nearby motel. Next to the motel was a Mexi

Reply to Oh My! A Pipe Smoking Man's Dream Girl in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Ok, I fixed it.

Reply to My Pipes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2774048"]How often do you use some of them? With so many, I would suspect that some are more for pride and beauty than for use.[/quote] They are all smoked regularly. Most are smoked weekly if not daily.

Oh My! A Pipe Smoking Man's Dream Girl in Blogging JoeUser Forums

PipesMagazine.com has a section that has photos of pipe smoking women. Wow.

Reply to My Pipes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="BigBad" reply="1" id="2773422"]as always.. thanks for sharing.. [/quote] As always, thanks for reading.

Reply to Dell - It takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking! in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="47" id="2772710"] HP Laptops are their only redeeming line right now (IMHO). I do like them as well. But I have found them to be a little bit more pricey than Dells recently (use to be there was no difference).[/quote] I agree with both sentiments here. I like their laptops but not their desktops or servers. And yes they do cost a bit more. Heck, if I could afford it I would buy nothing but custom built Alienware machines [e digicons]

Reply to So. I have breast cancer. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I am truly sorry to read this. I wish you the best possible outcome.

My Pipes in Blogging JoeUser Forums

While here in the motel I've been enjoying a bit of relaxation time. For me that includes some very relaxing pipe smokes. As I had carried in my pipes from the truck to have them handy I decided to shoot photos of them. These are the briars that I carried in, which are the ones that I keep in cases. They are also the ones that I smoke most often. Below are some older phot

Reply to Dell - It takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking! in Personal Computing JoeUser Forums

It's great (and lucky) that her data was recoverable. I used to buy Dell but these days I tend to go with the HP models. Except for the fact that they can't seem to design a proper power port I find them very reliable.

Reply to Trimming The Fat in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="2772579"]Congratulations! I am actually trimming down as well - but that is because I am on a very low carbohydrate diet (surprising what those suckers do to your waist line). I was not really aware of how much it showed until a friend asked me if I was on a diet.[/quote] Congrats. Same here, someone asked me recently if I had lost weight. I had noticed that I was cinching my belt tighter, and that my shirts were

Trimming The Fat in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I've been making an effort to eat better and get some walking in in order to try and slim down a bit. I guess it's working. I don't normally have ready access to a scale but I have dropped a size in both my pants as well as my shirts. I was wearing XXL shirts but am now wearing XL shirts and they fit properly. It's not a big deal really, but I feel kind of good about it.

Reply to Niagara Falls in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="2765442"] With your radar, you are still surprised? [/quote] Not really :LOL: [quote]Hope the load comes through soon.[/quote] Thanks, it did.

Niagara Falls in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I arrived at the airport in Niagara Falls on Tuesday evening so that I could deliver the snow removal truck the first thing on Wednesday morning. The factory rep said that he would be there at 7:00 am and the fellow in charge of the maintenance department for the airport had said the same, as well as that their parking lot outside the secure area was always empty and that I was welcome to spend the night there. I had expected to park there for the night and spend my evening

Reply to My First Brat in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="2761712" Tell her that I accept care packages! [/quote] :LOL: I'll do that.

My First Brat in Blogging JoeUser Forums

This evening I walked from the motel into town, a minor hike of about .5 mi. I was wearing khaki trousers, a white shirt with narrow vertical brown stripes, a red bowtie with blue and silver stripes, and my brown Homberg hat. When I walked into the bar I was greeted by a few of the locals. They greeted me friendly enough but I could see the imaginary question marks hanging above their heads. That was ok with me as I like to keep 'em guessing. I had a reasonably

Reply to Big, Bigger, and Way Too Small in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="notronaj" reply="5" id="2751962"]Just flying by tonight and there you are. Took the time to get caught up with your blogs. Hope the weather holds for the truckers this fall and try to make some of the lost money back. Stay safe Mason. [/quote] Thanks.

Reply to Socialism Demonstrated in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Around here, I do not know of any "progressive" show, although in the past There was a canned one that played on the weekends. I guess I could stream it, but I really only listen when driving - and that is not all the time like your occupation.[/quote] There is a progressive station in Chicago that I hear every time I pass through there. I come across a few others here and there around the nation. [quote]Even when such a large majority of Americans hate

Reply to Socialism Demonstrated in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Sometimes it's conservation and sometimes it's progressive.[/quote] Errr, of course that should have read "Sometimes it's conservative ..." :LOL: Stupid typing mistake on my part.

Reply to Bawk-ba-Bawk-Ba-Bawk! It's Super Chicken in The Environment JoeUser Forums

Back to the actual topic of the OP, this isn't at all surprising. A moonbat issues a challenge with the intention of puffing up his own ego and then runs for the hills when the challenge is actually, and surprisingly (to him), accepted. Pretty typical behavior for one of that sort.

Reply to Big, Bigger, and Way Too Small in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="2750359"] but charged it with plenty of dye just in case. I am hoping the dye will allow him to find the leak when I make it back up there again. Interesting! And clever! I hope that works.[/quote] Yeah, I hope so as well. That particular tech is the best of the ones we have working for us. I always try to get him to work on the more challenging issues as he will normally get the problem fixed.

Reply to Socialism Demonstrated in Politics Stardock Forums

The biggest problem we have today is that there is a segment of the population that actually does believe that bigger, more powerful government really is the best way to go. Many people in this country actually want a more socialist form of government and honestly believe it would be better. When driving through various parts of the country I often listen to whatever talk radio is available. Sometimes it's conservation and sometimes it's progressive. I think it's good to listen to both

Reply to Break a law? Blame Bush in Politics Stardock Forums

The guy hasn't been in office now for almost two years and yet some people are just so obsessed with the guy they just can't let it go. Truly amazing.

Reply to Big, Bigger, and Way Too Small in Blogging JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="2750298"]As a trucker, you know the route that your GPS picks out (in the old days, what the map said). And in your case, you had less versatility due to your oversized load. But most of the "pissed off" drivers are probably locals who know the roads better and know how to get around without going on major roads. So they have only themselves to blame (along with the guv'mint). I come up behind such a contraption on a 2 lane road, and I