Nebraska Official March BS/chat thread...Let the BS fly
#16
03-02-2009, 06:28 AM
Looks like I get to open the joint up this morning.... Good morning Pat, Randy, Jerry, Dallas, Rob, Chrissy and everyone else that stops by today.
I have already started the coffee and just waiting for Rnady to bring in the donuts.
I have already started the coffee and just waiting for Rnady to bring in the donuts.
#17
03-02-2009, 08:33 AM
Morning Neil. Thanks for getting the coffee going! Just jumping on for a sec, gotta take Black up to the dealer, and let Joe do some "preventative maintenance" (wink, wink) before the deductible free warranty runs out in 8 days!
I'll check back in later to see what's up!
I'll check back in later to see what's up!
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03-02-2009, 08:47 AM
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03-02-2009, 09:24 AM
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Pat.... I'd like to point out that our Chapter KOOK bailed out early and didn't even post a KOOK of the day. I think he should face a severe penalty for not meeting his obligations.
I'd also like to point out, that I, as official chapter pick-on-me-guy, have dutifully taken the usual daily jabs... It's an honor to serve my local FTE chapter in this capacity.
With that status report, I'm am heading for the exit... .
I'd also like to point out, that I, as official chapter pick-on-me-guy, have dutifully taken the usual daily jabs... It's an honor to serve my local FTE chapter in this capacity.
With that status report, I'm am heading for the exit... .
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03-02-2009, 09:36 AM
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KOOK OF THE DAY!!!!
On this day March 2, in 1904
Dr. Seuss born
On this day in 1904, Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of such beloved children's books as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham," is born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Geisel, who used his middle name (which was also his mother's maiden name) as his pen name, wrote 48 books--including some for adults--that have sold well over 200 million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Dr. Seuss books are known for their whimsical rhymes and quirky characters, which have names like the Lorax and the Sneetches and live in places like Hooterville.
Geisel, who was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, graduated from Dartmouth College, where he was editor of the school's humor magazine, and studied at Oxford University. There he met Helen Palmer, his first wife and the person who encouraged him to become a professional illustrator. Back in America, Geisel worked as a cartoonist for a variety of magazines and in advertising.
The first children's book that Geisel wrote and illustrated, "And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street," was rejected by over two dozen publishers before making it into print in 1937. Geisel's first bestseller, "The Cat in the Hat," was published in 1957. The story of a mischievous cat in a tall striped hat came about after his publisher asked him to produce a book using 220 new-reader vocabulary words that could serve as an entertaining alternative to the school reading primers children found boring.
Other Dr. Seuss classics include "Yertle the Turtle," "If I Ran the Circus," "Fox in Socks" and "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish."
Some Dr. Seuss books tackled serious themes. "The Butter Battle Book" (1984) was about the arms buildup and nuclear war threat during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. "Lorax" (1971) dealt with the environment.
Many Dr. Seuss books have been adapted for television and film, including "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and "Horton Hears a Who!" In 1990, Geisel published a book for adults titled "Oh, the Places You'll Go" that became a hugely popular graduation gift for high school and college students.
Geisel, who lived and worked in an old observatory in La Jolla, California, known as "The Tower," died September 24, 1991, at age 87
On this day March 2, in 1904
Dr. Seuss born
On this day in 1904, Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of such beloved children's books as "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham," is born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Geisel, who used his middle name (which was also his mother's maiden name) as his pen name, wrote 48 books--including some for adults--that have sold well over 200 million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Dr. Seuss books are known for their whimsical rhymes and quirky characters, which have names like the Lorax and the Sneetches and live in places like Hooterville.
Geisel, who was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts, graduated from Dartmouth College, where he was editor of the school's humor magazine, and studied at Oxford University. There he met Helen Palmer, his first wife and the person who encouraged him to become a professional illustrator. Back in America, Geisel worked as a cartoonist for a variety of magazines and in advertising.
The first children's book that Geisel wrote and illustrated, "And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street," was rejected by over two dozen publishers before making it into print in 1937. Geisel's first bestseller, "The Cat in the Hat," was published in 1957. The story of a mischievous cat in a tall striped hat came about after his publisher asked him to produce a book using 220 new-reader vocabulary words that could serve as an entertaining alternative to the school reading primers children found boring.
Other Dr. Seuss classics include "Yertle the Turtle," "If I Ran the Circus," "Fox in Socks" and "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish."
Some Dr. Seuss books tackled serious themes. "The Butter Battle Book" (1984) was about the arms buildup and nuclear war threat during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. "Lorax" (1971) dealt with the environment.
Many Dr. Seuss books have been adapted for television and film, including "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" and "Horton Hears a Who!" In 1990, Geisel published a book for adults titled "Oh, the Places You'll Go" that became a hugely popular graduation gift for high school and college students.
Geisel, who lived and worked in an old observatory in La Jolla, California, known as "The Tower," died September 24, 1991, at age 87
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03-02-2009, 09:39 AM
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KOOK OF THE DAY!!! (for last Friday)
March 2, 1925
First numbered highways
The first nationwide highway numbering system was instituted by the joint board of state and federal highway officials appointed by the secretary of agriculture. In order to minimize confusion caused by the array of multiform state-appointed highway signs, the board created the shield-shaped highway number markers that have become a comforting sight to lost travelers in times since. Later, interstate highway numbering would be improved by colored signs and the odd-even demarcation that distinguishes between north-south and east-west travel respectively. As America got its kicks on Route 66, it did so under the aegis of the trusty shield
March 2, 1925
First numbered highways
The first nationwide highway numbering system was instituted by the joint board of state and federal highway officials appointed by the secretary of agriculture. In order to minimize confusion caused by the array of multiform state-appointed highway signs, the board created the shield-shaped highway number markers that have become a comforting sight to lost travelers in times since. Later, interstate highway numbering would be improved by colored signs and the odd-even demarcation that distinguishes between north-south and east-west travel respectively. As America got its kicks on Route 66, it did so under the aegis of the trusty shield
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03-02-2009, 10:00 AM
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Morning Guys, running alittle late today but its monday,still dang cold out, see east coast getting hammered,keep it up there will ya?
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03-02-2009, 10:12 AM
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03-02-2009, 10:29 AM
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well, off to shop, you guys have a great day, i will, lol,sold my 94 SC 4x4 so bills will get paid another month,lol,now got to find another ford to play with,laters