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Old 12-29-2020, 04:09 PM
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Happy New Years Sous.


Cold evening out across the lake, lots of creaking and popping as the ice settles down to the receded water levels.

 
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Old 12-29-2020, 04:16 PM
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Excellent moose story sir. Did you get to eat the moose then?
No,the local hunters who assists on crash sites,will have the animals.
 
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Old 12-29-2020, 06:21 PM
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A Buddy’s son is deployed to S Korea, he said his son told him the American Military started vaccinating troops deployed there today, apparently it’s still voluntary BUT we’ll see how long that lasts. The military often confuses Voluntary and VolunTOLD as synonyms... A very good friends wife is stationed at Fort Belvoir as a RN, she’s been told to expect to get vaccinated neither of them are enthusiastic about it.
It’ll be interesting to see what approach our Allies take with their military and civilian populations regarding the vaccine and if they’ll require mass vaccinations. The next question will be, will our Allies try to pressure the DoD to require our deployed troops to be vaccinated IF they require their own military to be vaccinated?
The GF got the vaccine 14 days ago, so far she’s seems relatively normal , but I made it clear that if she starts acting weird(er), bleeding from the eyes, losing her hair etc...I won’t hesitate to put her down. We laughed then she looked at me kinda weird lol. I bought her the movie; I am Legend for Xmas, she wasn’t amused. Luckily it’ll be mid-summer before they start vaccinating the masses that are healthy, non medical or “not” at risk individuals...plenty of time to watch for potential side effects.
 
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Old 12-29-2020, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Sous
A while back, in August I shared this story with the Morning Coffee FTE audience...


Quote source= https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19456188


Several FTE'rs had thoughts about it and a couple it close to home for.

The other day, I shared the story below in another FTE sub-forum.




Today, I updated that thread with the following:




Be kind if and where you can, it will come back to you one day. Karma is real and she can be a bitch! 2020 has been a difficult time for us personally, as a nation, politically and as a FTE community. Just because we disagree with people, doesn't mean we have to go ballistic. I have been at fault in this way in the past, as many of us have. I try to correct my ways and methods, but I make mistakes and I lose my temper from time to time, just like everyone else.

It is was it is, live and let live and do what we can to be kind.
Happy new year, hopefully 2021 will be better to us all!
Great story!!

I’ve always told my kids to do the right thing every chance they get - even when it means going out of your way. It’s a blessing to have the ability to help someone in need.
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 08:47 AM
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Morning coffee funny... Like reading the funny page in the paper, not quite, but almost...


 
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Old 12-30-2020, 12:54 PM
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Nice 25* day to process firewood to heat the garage so I can do maintenance to the truck.
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 03:32 PM
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Driving down I-75 this morning I passed an early '00's Super Duty SCLB with a 7.3 and the driver was happy, in the other lane was an '04 Super Duty CCSB with a 6.0... he looked like his parade had been rained on, just passing along information.
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 06:23 PM
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Sitting in the airport bar in Atlanta, wondering what to get when I see Sweetwater IPA on the tap.
Thank you Sous. It's gonna be a comfy flight home, assuming I can still get my butt from the bar to the gate 2 hours from now...
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 06:56 PM
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Sitting in the airport bar in Atlanta, wondering what to get when I see Sweetwater IPA on the tap.
Thank you Sous. It's gonna be a comfy flight home, assuming I can still get my butt from the bar to the gate 2 hours from now...
@SaintITC Good choice sir!

Jhall1991, KubotaOrange76 and I all feel just about any of their IPA brews are a wise choice. I am a bit partial to the yellow label, coastal and original green.

I am glad you enjoyed the beer sir and we all wish you a safe trip home!
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 07:12 PM
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Clayton had another ekg and echo after a week of resting at home. We are happy with his progress. Outwardly he is a happy healthy little guy. Inside his heart looks very healthy, his inflamation in his arteries shows that it seems to have peeked and is now slowly returning to where it should be.
He will have many more test for the forseen future. The next one is scheduled in a few weeks after he is done with his steroids. This will sort of be a life long thing to keep an eye on. Even though his artery walls may return to normalish appearence, they have been stretched and damaged. As he gets older he will continue to have echos and ekgs, he will also have stress tests performed occasionally as a teenager-adult. It is something to always keep an eye on, but not neccessarily worry about. Our wonderful cardiologist put it as a good reason to get him started on a very healthy lifestyle at a young age.(probably something I should start myself&#128518
Right now our job is to keep him healthy and away from colds/viruses, and help him continue to recover.

We have been overwhelmed(in a good way&#128512 from the outpouring of support from our family, friends, church, and community. We are greatfull for all of you, and can't ever express our gratitude enough. Your help, which has come in many forms, has enabled us to care for Clayton and eachother while not having to worry about lots of the other aspects of daily life.
Please continue to pray that Clayton continues his good progress towards recovery.
 
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Old 12-30-2020, 07:18 PM
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@ESwift , Clayton and his improving health is incredibly good news! Almost Christmas miracle worthy if you ask me. I bet your family is looking at starting 2021 as a whole, together and happy.

Happy new year Eric!
 
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Old 12-31-2020, 11:42 AM
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Happy new year's eve and new year everyone! Here is to hoping it is peaceful and joyful for you and your loved ones!

I am looking forward to 2021 along with the friendships and good times it may bring. 2020 has been a very trying time for the entire planet. Hopefully we are on the path to recovery within our own families and nation.

GFML, the FTE and all of the great people I have met in person and virtually. Cheers!
 
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Old 12-31-2020, 12:01 PM
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And you too, Sous and everyone else. Here's hoping we can pull out of this tailspin.
 
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Old 12-31-2020, 01:30 PM
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I'll take a couple dozen 2020s over one 2019

Middle daughter's birthday today. Youngest daughter's was the 26th. Almost done with gifts for a while. Ready for some normalcy.
 
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Old 12-31-2020, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Wes444
I'll take a couple dozen 2020s over one 2019

Middle daughter's birthday today. Youngest daughter's was the 26th. Almost done with gifts for a while. Ready for some normalcy.
I hear you on that Wes! 2019 definitely was a different type of SUCK! Day by Day...


Happy New Year to y’all. If you haven’t seen this it’s pretty damn funny...

 


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