May 2023 all topic thread
I got a pair of boots. The kind that have a zipper on the side, uses a synthetic textile so that it weighs less, and they are built like a sneaker for comfort and traction. After wearing them for a few hours, something didn't feel right. I took the boots off, and noticed that the right boot had a construction flaw. Barely noticeable. It won't affect the useable service life of the boot. The boot won't fall apart because of it. But I could feel it rubbing into my leg. Admittedly, if I were wearing socks which were high enough, I wouldn't feel a thing.
That was last night, on an overnight shift. I had already worn it in the rain. The seller said that I got one of the last pairs in my size. They could not exchange them because my size was not available. So they found my size in a similar pair of boots, which were $60 more expensive. They gave me the more expensive boots, and told me to keep the original boots. They did not want them back since they were not in a resalable condition.
Jim
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
For about what 1 share of Ford stock trades at, I bought a chuck roast. One of the toughest pieces of beef. Made up of several different muscles, with meat grain going in opposite directions, and plenty of silver skin and connective tissue. I roast it whole. Then butcher it afterwards. It is actually pretty good once I separate the different muscles, and slice the meat into bite sized pieces.
Big sign along the parade route. King Chuck knew exactly how his royal subjects felt about him. It looked, to me, like he fell asleep in the barber chair.
I'm an American. I really did not have an interest in anything "royal". Yet, like all tabloid gossip loving fools, I wanted to see Jeffrey Epstein's best friend, and his nephew.
Most touching how The Prince of Wales had to kneel, and pledge his loyalty. A formality. But I suppose that in the old days, it prevented The Prince from usurpation. They should have made Walter Mondale kneel before Jimmy Carter, to pledge his loyalty. Maybe that's what America needs. At the next presidential inauguration, make the VeePee kneel in front of POTUS, and pledge his or her loyalty.
Today we had the California Northern District Hunter Education Conference in Wheatland. A good group with some good presentations. About 200+ instructors go together for networking, fellowship, and updates.
I received my 30 Year instructor recognition, having been teaching Hunter’s Education since I turned 18.
On a wetter note, we recorded 2.8” of rain at the house today, it made driving a bit interesting but the Super Duty handled it very well.
Okay. I'll confess. I was really Wishing and Hoping that something dramatic would happen. Like maybe Fergie's ex-husband flips out, runs up on stage, and snatches the crown off his brother's head. Or The Spare Prince snatches the microphone, and makes a drunken speech. Or during the time when they were all on the balcony, one of those helicopters flies into the balcony. Maybe during that walk into the building, someone launches from from the crowd and tackles The 2nd Wife.

















