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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by johneman, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jan 17, 2023 at 7:41 AM
    Travlr

    Travlr Lost in the ozone again

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    We drove through Wyoming, 80 from Evanston to Rawlins, then north to Casper, through Gillette and into South Dakota last Thursday. We started at 5:30am and normally would get in Lead/Deadwood by 3pm... but we arrived at 8pm. 5 extra hours on the road due to conditions. Some of the worst driving I've ever experienced on ice. Ground blizzards and crazy drivers.
    I used to thrive on driving in bad weather. Not any more. I won't be coming to Wyoming in the winter again.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2023 at 7:55 AM
    Oldie2007

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    :pccoffee: Good Morning Porch Pals & Sue! USPS errand and more putz the yard. Almost done....

    Yep, Colonel @Devious6 , time to check on the satellite!
     
  3. Jan 17, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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    Sorry to hear. That is the customer service and care of the big corporate provides toward the deplorable nowadays. Sigh!
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2023 at 3:49 AM
    95SLE

    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    Good morning
     
  5. Jan 18, 2023 at 4:11 AM
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    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Morning 60+

     
  6. Jan 18, 2023 at 4:18 AM
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    Good morning all!
     
  7. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:23 AM
    johneman

    johneman [OP] Life is good relaxin' on the porch!!

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    Good Morning Porch Folks :hattip:
    Happy Wednesday. Have a great day.


    :oldglory:
     
  8. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:15 AM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    :pccoffee: Good Morning Porch Pals & Sue! Lots of errand running with Little Big Red today. What passes for a road trip these days!
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    New work bench today...60"x 30"
     
  10. Jan 18, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Too neat.
     
  11. Jan 18, 2023 at 6:06 PM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    Give me a few days...
     
  12. Jan 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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    So......shiny! :bowdown:
     
  13. Jan 18, 2023 at 8:46 PM
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    That looks nice enough to be in my house! Where did you find it for purchase?
     
  14. Jan 19, 2023 at 2:17 AM
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    Devious6 Not your Average College President Emeritus

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    Good morning fellow Porchatonians!! Checking in while the internet connection is working...and before today's rains knock me off the line.
     
  15. Jan 19, 2023 at 2:46 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    Restaurant supply wholesaler. You can buy similar on Amazon but the professional prep tables are thicker gauge stainless steel
     
  16. Jan 19, 2023 at 4:58 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Morning 60+

     
  17. Jan 19, 2023 at 5:14 AM
    johneman

    johneman [OP] Life is good relaxin' on the porch!!

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    Good Morning Porch Folks :wave:


    :oldglory:
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2023 at 5:24 AM
    95SLE

    95SLE Starting to get cold outside

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    In my Tacoma it is a trip to Costco about 20 miles away. LOL For the Avalon it is a trip to the ocean which is about 130 miles away. Taking the Avalon to Florida next month. Just had it services yesterday. Just normal stuff, oil change, rotate tires, and a 60K mile service.

    Nice! I am looking for one of these for my BBQ area out back.

    Restaurant Depot?

    Good morning. Off to the gym then a little grocery shopping. Will make some tomato soup later on this morning. Burgers for dinner.
     
  19. Jan 19, 2023 at 6:05 AM
    wdb

    wdb intolerance intolerant

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    :pccoffee: :wave: sixtys/wannabes/benchwarmers. Gloomy and cold here today, my least favorite weather. I keep saying "it's better than snow" and in some ways it certainly is, but wet+cold just goes right through me and into my bones. Ugh.

    Starlink is now promising availability some time in 2023. https://www.starlink.com/map
     
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  20. Jan 19, 2023 at 6:43 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    No Tom, but same type of place. Sometimes you can find great deals there on stuff from restaurants that have closed. Got a bench for in my shed that way
     

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