Re: General Banter

by **docstox12** Tue Oct 24, 2017 6:36 am

syosnow94 wrote:The liberals are losing their minds and way out of touch with reality.....YET THEYRE GETTING THEIR WAY. First a few cities namely Las Angelas get rid of Columbus Day and change the name to indigenous people's day and now....

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE THEY WILL BEGIN ALLOWING GIRLS TO JOIN IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS AND WITH OBJECTION FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS. Thus continuing the de-masculinization of our society

Doc and Cp and all. My generation is allowing the cultural breakdown of our country that your generation built. I APOLOGIZE. it's a national psychosis

Jimmy, on no way are you responsible for this.No apology necessary.My generation, the Baby Boomers, are no angels either.I lived through all this so I know.The difference between 1960 in this country and 1970 was like Mars and Earth.My generation started the Hippy movement, drugs, free sex (lol, really liked THAT one in the 70's),mass protests and rioting in the cities.Civil disobediance was on display at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention.The truly great folks were the "Greatest Generation", those who lived through the Depression and fought World War Two.From these great people I learned self discipline, honor of country and family and God, self reliance and hard work.They also were OPTIMISTIC people with great senses of humor, so we grew up happy,laughing and positive with great optimism for our futures.I thank God every day I grew up when I did.

by Guest Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:46 pm

docstox12 wrote:
syosnow94 wrote:The liberals are losing their minds and way out of touch with reality.....YET THEYRE GETTING THEIR WAY. First a few cities namely Las Angelas get rid of Columbus Day and change the name to indigenous people's day and now....

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE THEY WILL BEGIN ALLOWING GIRLS TO JOIN IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS AND WITH OBJECTION FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS. Thus continuing the de-masculinization of our society

Doc and Cp and all. My generation is allowing the cultural breakdown of our country that your generation built. I APOLOGIZE. it's a national psychosis

Jimmy, on no way are you responsible for this.No apology necessary.My generation, the Baby Boomers, are no angels either.I lived through all this so I know.The difference between 1960 in this country and 1970 was like Mars and Earth.My generation started the Hippy movement, drugs, free sex (lol, really liked THAT one in the 70's),mass protests and rioting in the cities.Civil disobediance was on display at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention.The truly great folks were the "Greatest Generation", those who lived through the Depression and fought World War Two.From these great people I learned self discipline, honor of country and family and God, self reliance and hard work.They also were OPTIMISTIC people with great senses of humor, so we grew up happy,laughing and positive with great optimism for our futures.I thank God every day I grew up when I did.

Thanks Doc. On a related note I'm so happy to see the NFL losing money and ratings tanking. I for one would love a civil war by the way.

by **docstox12** Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:14 am

I don't mind protesting, it's a free country, but what these NFL guys are doing , kneeling for the National Anthem, is not only against the NFL rulebook, but totally disrespectful.In my 25 years of operating a Dental Office, I talked to too many family members of families who lost loved ones in the wars fighting for this country and who were suffering terribly from those losses.I'll never watch another football game again.

by **Snow88** Thu Nov 02, 2017 9:26 am

I went to Harolds New York Deli last night in New Jersey with my family.

The plates are huge

I shared this with 2 other people
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by **Math23x7** Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:19 pm

Happy birthday Mugs!

by **Dunnzoo** Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:21 am

Happy Birthday rb!

by **docstox12** Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:25 am

Just read the sad news that Tom Petty overdosed on pain killers due to a broken hip.We older Boomers are getting brittle and frail and it behooves us to be very careful in the use of any prescription drugs given to ameliorate pain.

by **CPcantmeasuresnow** Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:56 am

docstox12 wrote:Just read the sad news that Tom Petty overdosed on pain killers due to a broken hip.We older Boomers are getting brittle and frail and it behooves us to be very careful in the use of any prescription drugs given to ameliorate pain.

It's very interesting you bring that up Doc. Of course I was saddened on October 2 when Tom Petty left us but I never quite bought the heart attack angle. He was 66 years old but always appeared to be throughout his life in fairly good shape. He did have his bout with drugs in the 90s just like all of these guys at one time in their lives or more, but he did overcome it for 20 years.

Because he had just come off their 40th anniversary tour which was 53 dates and I'm sure very exhausting for anyone that age, I said to my wife the day after he died, "they can say heart attack or whatever they want but I feel he kind of worked himself to death". Ultimately by touring with a broken hip and several other ailments the doctors had prescribed three painkillers to help him get through the tour, he ultimately did work himself to death.

What a shame, one of my top three of all time and really should be here with us still. Basically the same type of death that took Prince.

One of the big life lessons I took from his death even before knowing for sure about the painkillers was I had a chance to see them play in Atlanta when they were touring this year and to take one of my sons and his fiancée who were both big fans, and I happen to be down there at the time. I went online because obviously everything was sold out. It was the week before the show and the cheapest decent seats I could get on ripoff stub hub were about $250. I could afford it but it sounded a little rich for my taste and I said I'll see them the next time they come around. Of course there will be no other time around. At our age you just can't put things off, and really at anyone's age. There are no guarantees for tomorrow only today, it was actually the first thing I thought of when I heard that he died. I was kicking myself in the ass for not shelling out the extra for that show. Yeah it was a lot of money but it would've been a memory I had forever with my kids that I can't have now. Lesson learned.

As a side note I had changed my avatar last night when I heard they found the reason for Tom Petty's death, to a picture of him performing at Super Bowl XLII when the Giants beat New England. What a great day that was for both reasons.

by **docstox12** Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:17 am

CPcantmeasuresnow wrote:
docstox12 wrote:Just read the sad news that Tom Petty overdosed on pain killers due to a broken hip.We older Boomers are getting brittle and frail and it behooves us to be very careful in the use of any prescription drugs given to ameliorate pain.

It's very interesting you bring that up Doc. Of course I was saddened on October 2 when Tom Petty left us but I never quite bought the heart attack angle. He was 66 years old but always appeared to be throughout his life in fairly good shape. He did have his bout with drugs in the 90s just like all of these guys at one time in their lives or more, but he did overcome it for 20 years.

I said to my wife the day after he died, because he had just come off their 40th anniversary tour which was 53 dates and I'm sure very exhausting for anyone that age. They could say heart attack or whatever they want but I feel he kind of worked himself to death. Ultimately by touring with a broken hip and several other ailments the doctors had prescribed three painkillers to help him get through the tour so he ultimately did work himself to death.

What a shame, one of my top three of all time and really should be here with us still. Basically the same type of death that took Prince.

One of the big life lessons I took from his death even before knowing for sure about the painkillers was I had a chance to see them play in Atlanta when they were touring this year and to take one of my sons and his fiancée who were both big fans, and I happen to be down there at the time. I went online because obviously everything was sold out. It was the week before the show and the cheapest decent seats I could get on ripoff stub hub were about $250. I could afford it but it sounded a little rich for my taste and I said I'll see them the next time they come around. Of course there will be no other time around. At our age you just can't put things off, and really at anyone's age. There are no guarantees for tomorrow only today, it was actually the first thing I thought of when I heard that he died. I was kicking myself in the ass for not shelling out the extra for that show. Yeah it was a lot of money but it would've been a memory I had forever with my kids that I can't have now. Lesson learned.

As a side note I had changed my avatar last night when I heard they found the reason for Tom Petty's death, to a picture of him performing at Super Bowl XLII when the Giants beat New England. What a great day that was for both reasons.

CP, great lesson to be learned! At age 67, I'm coming around the 3/4 turn on the racetrack of life.Here's the thing about money.I could have a billion dollars on my table this morning.Sound great? Well, I can't buy five minutes of time with my Dad who died in 2004 or if a doctor tells me "buddy, get your affairs in order you have 3 months with inoperable cancer" that money is worth jack!We come in broke, and should die broke and enjoy it while you can.When I passed 62, my whole body started to break down, knees, hips etc etc.There was an old song in the 40's, "Enjoy yourself it's later than you think"!

I remember that game clearly as for 26 years when I was living alone in my own house, I hosted a "Stupor Bowl"Party that ran from Friday night to Monday morning,LOL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7VT2EHa0b4

by **Dunnzoo** Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:58 pm

So now I can get back to the weather, been in EMT school since September and now I AM DONE! Had my final tonight, state exam on February 20th!

by **docstox12** Tue Jan 23, 2018 5:24 am

Dunnzoo wrote:So now I can get back to the weather, been in EMT school since September and now I AM DONE! Had my final tonight, state exam on February 20th!

Janet CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Your service to the Community is commendable and I hope you enjoy your work.

by **Frank_Wx** Tue Jan 23, 2018 9:26 am

Dunnzoo wrote:So now I can get back to the weather, been in EMT school since September and now I AM DONE! Had my final tonight, state exam on February 20th!

This is awesome. Huge kudos to you, Janet!!

by **Dunnzoo** Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:52 pm

For N&W peeps, gtg at Shannon Rose in Ramsey 2/10 or 2/17?

by **docstox12** Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:42 pm

Dunnzoo wrote:For N&W peeps, gtg at Shannon Rose in Ramsey 2/10 or 2/17?

2/10 no good for me Janet.May have a poker game on the 17th, but that's not sure yet.I'll keep you posted.

by **Dunnzoo** Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:38 pm

docstox12 wrote:
Dunnzoo wrote:For N&W peeps, gtg at Shannon Rose in Ramsey 2/10 or 2/17?

2/10 no good for me Janet.May have a poker game on the 17th, but that's not sure yet.I'll keep you posted.

I can also do the 11th, if it's about 7:30 ish

by **dkodgis** Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:22 am

I am pretty much open with enough notice. What about the 11th or 17th?

by **Dunnzoo** Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:12 pm

Passed my state certification exam, so now an official EMT! I hope I don't see any of my NJ neighbors in my rig! Be safe everyone!

by **docstox12** Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:57 pm

Dunnzoo wrote:Passed my state certification exam, so now an official EMT! I hope I don't see any of my NJ neighbors in my rig! Be safe everyone!

Janet, congratulations on your success.We are lucky to have dedicated people like yourself willing to help others in need.All the best in your work.

by **Dunnzoo** Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:57 am

Thanks doc, Alex is up next with his CPA exam next Saturday. Study hard Alex!

by **docstox12** Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:00 am

Dunnzoo wrote:Thanks doc, Alex is up next with his CPA exam next Saturday. Study hard Alex!

Wow, good luck Alex! Pass that and you are on your way! LOL, thousands of pages of IRS regs we need CPA's to navigate through!

by **billg315** Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:09 pm

Dunnzoo wrote:Passed my state certification exam, so now an official EMT! I hope I don't see any of my NJ neighbors in my rig! Be safe everyone!

Congrats!

by **dkodgis** Wed Mar 07, 2018 7:55 am

So if Frank buys a house, will he have a registry for us? I can see it now: Home Depot gift cards, tools, blinds, appliances, water softener, paint, brushes, lawn mower, garage refrigerator for beer...the essentials.

by Guest Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:18 am

I'm broke as a joke, but put me in for $10. Frank's worth it.

by **Dunnzoo** Thu Mar 08, 2018 8:08 pm

Time for another get-together! Alex and I are planning to meet in the city March 24th early evening...who's in? Lots of celebrating to do!!!

by **Math23x7** Fri Mar 09, 2018 12:22 am

Dunnzoo wrote:Time for another get-together! Alex and I are planning to meet in the city March 24th early evening...who's in? Lots of celebrating to do!!!

I saw you, Alex, and Bill on 12/30/17. I haven't seen Frank or Scott since 11/14/15. I haven't seen docstox or skinsfan since 6/14/15. And I haven't seen Ryan, James, amugs, algae, or jman since 1/10/15.

Also, as I have mentioned before, I did not attend the 11/5/16 meetup as I instead went to a Penn State football home game.

And CP is the one person I would REALLY like to meet!

by **Quietace** Fri Mar 09, 2018 7:36 pm

Math23x7 wrote:
Dunnzoo wrote:Time for another get-together! Alex and I are planning to meet in the city March 24th early evening...who's in? Lots of celebrating to do!!!

I saw you, Alex, and Bill on 12/30/17. I haven't seen Frank or Scott since 11/14/15. I haven't seen docstox or skinsfan since 6/14/15. And I haven't seen Ryan, James, amugs, algae, or jman since 1/10/15.

Also, as I have mentioned before, I did not attend the 11/5/16 meetup as I instead went to a Penn State football home game.

And CP is the one person I would REALLY like to meet!

I will be in NH unfortunately. We will have to try and get something down the JS going during the summer before I head out of the area for good.

by **Math23x7** Fri Mar 09, 2018 8:49 pm

Quietace wrote:
Math23x7 wrote:
Dunnzoo wrote:Time for another get-together! Alex and I are planning to meet in the city March 24th early evening...who's in? Lots of celebrating to do!!!

I saw you, Alex, and Bill on 12/30/17. I haven't seen Frank or Scott since 11/14/15. I haven't seen docstox or skinsfan since 6/14/15. And I haven't seen Ryan, James, amugs, algae, or jman since 1/10/15.

Also, as I have mentioned before, I did not attend the 11/5/16 meetup as I instead went to a Penn State football home game.

And CP is the one person I would REALLY like to meet!
I will be in NH unfortunately. We will have to try and get something down the JS going during the summer before I head out of the area for good.

I will probably be studying for an exam in June then going on vacation through early July. Which would leave a period of several weeks for me to head to the Jersey Shore before you leave. Let me know your work schedule when you get it. More importantly, make sure you don't get called into work when I'm on my way there like what happened on 6/14/15.

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