[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="3290083"]Ah, for the blowing skirt in spring time! That is one commitment I would be lousy at keeping.[/quote] I know what you mean, but it's one that is well worth keeping. My past life was full of complications. I really enjoy keeping things simple these days. Yeah, there are sacrifices. but in the long run they are worth it to me.
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="1" id="3287123"]Thank god you are not too old to react quickly! Good to see you back.[/quote] Thanks. Sorry I haven't been posting much. It just seems like I rarely have the time these days. We are coming into our slow season and with the "fiscal cliff" my military related customers are nervous and not doing much until they see how things go and if those bozos in Washington can get their shit together, so I wil
After my truck being in the shop all week I had an odd assignment this morning. I had to go over to the fairgrounds and act as an unloading dock for trucks going in there. They are having an agriculture/construction equipment show there next week and had a lot of equipment coming in on flatbed type trailers. The thing they didn't have was a ramp to unload such trailers. I was there, with a beaver tail trailer (ramps on the back) so they could back to my trailer, drive the equipmen
Holy shit! Damn near got run down by a car tonight. I'm still burning off the adrenaline. I was walking across the street from my motel to get some beer when a car came tearing ass around a corner, tires squealing, ass end fishtailing, and heading straight for me. I dodged out of the way but my left hand came down on the hood of the car as I was getting out of it's path. I swear, if I could have got my hands on that driver I would be on my way to j
[quote who="Daiwa" reply="7" id="3255285"]Wacaneyesay? [/quote] LOL yup. I recently picked up a Google Nexus 7 tablet and it yet again reaffirms my loyalty to Android. The thing is great. Perfect compromise between portability and screen size, and with the quad core processor and excellent screen it works great for surfing the web or watching movies. And of course the freedom of Android to make it whatever you want it to be. Apple is
[quote who="Daiwa" reply="5" id="3251844"]Thanks for the feedback, Mason. I tried to push her in that direction but she opted for an iPhone4 for a buck (plus 2 years, of course).[/quote] iPhone? Ugh. To each his (or her) own I guess.
Am in Marianna Florida this weekend. I delivered my last stop on Thursday at the Naval base in Panama City then came up here to get a reasonably priced hotel room. There was a bike rally in Panama City Beach this weekend and even if I could have found a room down there it would have cost an arm and a leg. Friday dispatch called me with a reload about an hour from here, in Alabama. By the time I got within 3 miles of the place they called me let me know the load had canceled. Oh well,
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="2" id="3236853"]A co-worker just got back from an Alaskan Cruise (end of August, start of September). The leaves there were in full color! I guess Autumn is coming even down here! Have a safe trip.[/quote] Winter will be here before we know it. Saw snow flakes in northern Wisconsin about a week ago.
[quote who="Daiwa" reply="1" id="3234757"]In Arizona, winter coming is all good. I'm thinking of getting the S3 for my wife, Mason. 2 questions, if you don't mind: How's the screen brightness outdoors? How's the battery life? Thanks![/quote] Sorry I haven't responded before now. Been really busy at work. The screen brightness is good, but like all LCD/LED screens it can be a li
It sure does feel like Fall now. As my back was bothering me quite a bit from too much load tarping last week I decided to take the weekend off here in Wisconsin. It has been very chilly all weekend. Had to break out my sweatshirt and jacket just to be comfortable. The porch of the motel was covered with leaves this morning after a breezy night. Sigh. Winter will be along very soon. Yuck. I am really not looking forward to Winter this year. After such a hot, dry Summer I think
The world is filled with morons and crazies. I am still convinced that Earth is the galaxy's insane asylum.
[quote who="notronaj" reply="9" id="3214048"]I am remiss about getting back to you. i am sure you are back from Montana and out again some where hither and yon. Good to hear about the smokes! And the weight loss and the walking! You are working it. I am seeing some benefits from my yoga for the "health challenged" and am stiff tonight. Guess I worked it hard enough. Strange summer here with too blazing hot to get out to smoked out by fores
Judy, plantar faciitis is basically inflammation in the cushioning tissue in the sole of the foot, common with runners and fat people like me LOL. Stretching exercises and good shoes is the cure. As for the "project", I've quit the cigs for a good while now. Still enjoy my pipes but don't inhale that smoke. Just for the flavor and relaxation. Besides, when people see me smoking a pipe they think I'm smarter than I really am LOL. Being
[quote who="notronaj" reply="5" id="3202783"]That really is neat Mason. And your mixes sound good too. I put some malt in mine sometimes too. I have a very little electric (of course) Hamilton Beach Pulse and it works really well and soooo easy to clean. Where have you been traveling these days? Lots of hot weather I imagine. How much weight have you dropped. Hope you are feeling meaner and leaner. Shout back?
[quote who="notronaj" reply="13" id="3202787"]Ran across this looking at old posts and wondered if you ever got this taken care of? I sure hope so! Moving on to other, lighter things. Yes, i am bored today. judy[/quote] LOL. I had it checked out, it's nothing to worry about.
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="3" id="3200673"] Quoting MasonM, reply 2Actually the drinks are quite good. I guess it is an acquired taste. [/quote] Not really. The protein shake powder is "triple chocolate" and tastes just like a chocolate milk shake. No bad taste to it at all.
[quote who="lee3908870" reply="1" id="3199265"]The blender sounds interesting, albeit the drinks. . . [/quote] Actually the drinks are quite good.
Being on the road sometimes requires finding alternative ways of doing things that are simply done at home. Blending/mixing things is one of those tasks. It just isn't practical to carry an electric blender in the truck. I recently bought a Blender Bottle and am finding it really handy. Basically it's a plastic shaker bottle with a stainless steel wire ball inside that acts like a whisk when the bottle is shaken. I am using it to make protein shakes. The first shake I
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="8" id="3196497"]I actually just saw one yesterday. It was at a meeting, and one guy was using it. I love it! [/quote] Cool. I have yet to see anyone else using one but some of my customers are really digging it. I made a pick up the other day and needed the model and serial numbers of the units. I had jotted them down on the board and carried it in to the shipping guy. He was fascinated by the board LOL.
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="6" id="3195590"]Now that is cool! I will look into that to eliminate the paper chase myself![/quote] I knew you would like it. Brookstone is the only place I have seen it so far, but I would imagine some online retailers would have it as well. I am currently sitting at an auction place waiting to load a bucket truck. I had the buyer and lot numbers written on it and when I showed them to the lady at the counter she was tripping out on the Board
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="5" id="3195610"]Congratulations on the work. I do hope you get some down time, and as this is old, you may have.[/quote] Thanks. I did get some rest time in. Now it's back to busy busy busy. I've been finding a little bit of time for walking and some jogging, but I've had to cut back a bit on the jogging until I can afford to buy a better pair of shoes. The Asics just aren't cutting it and I'm now leaning towards the Nike LunarGlide
[quote who="Dr Guy" reply="4" id="3195587"]DAMN! I missed you! Wish I had signed on earlier. I would have arranged to meet you and share a glass of tea (too hot for coffee). I need to visit here more often. Time just gets away. At least it was cool (relatively) for your visit.[/quote] Yeah, I thought about you while I was laid over but assumed you were likely busy with family stuff and all. Would have been nice though.
Thanks, Judy. I suppose the smaller shirts may be slightly cheaper, but not much. I am feeling better and tend to have more energy as a result of losing the extra weight and just getting out and getting exercise. I agree about the heat and humidity and would add rain. It seems it has been raining everywhere I have been the past couple of weeks. My rain suit has really been getting a workout.
I am in the Richmond, VA area. I will be delivering a military vehicle to Ft. Pickett later this morning. This morning I did my weekly weigh in and have now lost a total of 25.5 lbs. That takes me almost half way to my goal weight. Yesterday I bought a new polo shirt. I bought an XL thinking that would be about right, but when I got back to my motel room and tried it on it was too big. I returned it and got an L. The L fits very well. I haven't been able to wear a size L s
[quote who="notronaj" reply="4" id="3194744"]Where in the world are you these days Mason. Are your blogging days over? I will miss your stories. Stay safe. judy[/quote] I'm still alive and kicking. I've just been super busy at work, hardly a spare minute for anything other than grabbing some sleep and taking off again. I'm in the Richmond, VA area today. I have to deliver a military truck south of the cit
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