Sounds like it’s time for a summer IDO get together. Have a battle royale.

Spent a few days there when wife had a conference so lots of time to explore. Agree on Riverwalk being pretty cool. We luckily were there when they had a flotilla parade with floats through the canal decorated to the hilt at night. They really get into it. It was definitely fun to see.

Ripjiggen wrote:

Damned if you damned if you don’t.

This pretty much sums it up. Those making the decisions can’t win.

That Daniels kid sure put on a show Sunday. I’d be happy seeing him n the Vikings roster as a stater.
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Strongly agree. Been saying it all year. The kids is having fun out there, always smiling. Seems to have a great attitude. Fun to see his success.

Mahomes cuz I’m a Swiftie.

3 One and Done’s for the mighty NFC North = Pathetic.

I don’t “blame” Darnold at all. He’s trying his best. I blame KOC, I’ve been yelling at the tv since the 1st quarter it’s clear he doesn’t have it. KOC should have pulled him before the game got out of hand. I’m going to bed. See ya’ll next year.

2nd and goal from the 3. 3 tries to make 3 yards and every time you throw a low percentage pass. Uffda, drives me frickin nuts. We deserved to get our arsses handed to us.

Caught parts of it here and there through the years. Not really into old movies but one thing that struck me whenever I watched it. Jimmy Stewart was an amazing actor. Never saw any of his other stuff but he sure was good in this movie.

Doesn’t sound like a diesel is the right fit for you BUT… I bought a brand new 2024 High County Duramax last year and that thing is a beast. Ride is excellent, pulled my 34′ 5th wheel plus skeeter boat and the things pulling power is downright stupid. Glad I bought it, just don’t use it enough to pull heavy loads but oh well, life is short, enjoy it.

I went to the Dr recently for a physical and blood pressure was a little elevated. Discussed diet, exercise, etc.
I think it’s the damn Vikings, they are gonna be the death of me yet.
But, I’ll take the win.

Nodakk wrote:

Run the infloor tubing even if you don’t hook up a boiler right away. You can’t put it in later and the tubing isn’t that expensive.

Exactly! When I built my house several years ago the kids were young, not as much income as now, had to cut the $$$ cords in various places and I didn’t do this. By far the biggest regret I still have in building the house.

The media decides the narratives of the moment. They did in this case as well because of the “evil corporate” aspect of the story. Heck, even Fox News bit on it and we all did too because we are talking about it on this site. That’s why it has gone to 4 pages of posts already. Follow the $$$. Nothing new here.

Dan wrote:

Grouse that was so well said.

Agreed.

I think the guy is a giant PIA for his neighbors. He doesn’t get what he wants so he punishes his neighbors with the lights? My guess is there are other issues with him as well, I know I wouldn’t want a chicken coop in my next door neighbors back yard. Especially if it’s a neighborhood where the homes are close together. I live in development where our homes are on 3 acres so wouldn’t be a big deal here. OMG, mid typing and I just revisited the link and saw the chicken in the window! That’s priceless. Admittedly that’s my kind of sense of humor but still in the end I think he’s a PIA.

Not if it burns your house down… or worse.

Forgot to mention, one stays in kennel as he’ll get into any and everything and the other on a dog bed. Both are off the ground with plenty of warm bedding beneath them. I’m thinking it’s just fine.

True, my other family members don’t sleep in the garage but they don’t lick their private parts either…. (at least I don’t think they do)

Like taking a picture of someone in public and feeling the need to share it on a fishing forum (social media) to ridicule them, as if anyone really cares.
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No clue what you’re referencing.

I saw a girl dressed up in very strange makeup/clothing this summer (not an animal but quite colorful) at an outdoor event. I was watching her and the whole time her group was visiting her eyes were darting around at whoever was walking by. It was obvious she was watching to see who was looking at her or noticing her apearance. I believe they are nothing more than attention seeking folks who for whatever reason are in dire need of being noticed, nothing more than that. Just a spinoff of people who post every aspect of their lives on facebook or social media as if anyone really cares.

Feel sorry for them actually.

I thought of that. I’ve never recalled seeing them on but will keep an eye on it now that I know they’re there. Each appears tied into the wiring for the other lights so extremely unlikely all 6 would all be “non-working” when the other lights have had zero issues. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

Good one. That’s the running joke at our house. Tell my boys we could just walk through show with video camera and record and just play it back year after year. Nothing ever really new. Would save a lot of fuel, time, wear on vehicles etc. However, with that being said, we still always end up going to the closest 3 shows every year just to get out of the house.

I think next year is the Vikings year.

First off, thanks for the post. I am safety director at large company and will share your experience as a learning tool. Struggle to get staff to utilize the provided eye protection. Safety glasses as a rule are fairly cheap items and nothing will be scratch “proof”. Even scratch resistant will fail. The biggest enemy is dust. Glasses sit on shelves when not used and most, myself included and being an eyeglass wearer for 40 years, I used to just wipe with cloth or t shirt when they are dirty/dusty. Bad move. Run water over them and wipe dry with eyeglass cleaning cloths. This is the only way to prevent buildup of thin scratches. Also, you get what you pay for, buy the more expensive ones you can find, make sure they are ansi z87+ (labeled on the inside of the bow) for added protection. Most manufacturers are going the z87 or z87+ way anyway.

On a side note, be sure to wear a face shield as well when using angle or bench grinders. Extremely dangerous operations and again, a struggle to get our staff to wear these as well. They have the mindset, “It will never happen to me”…….until it does. Then it’s too late and you can’t undo the permenent damage that you have done.

Thanks for sharing your story.

Jimmy Jones wrote:

Cute. As far as I am concerned, anyone found guilty of shooting at any Law Enforcement should get life without the possibility of parole and they should not be eligible for bail ahead of the trial.

Could not agree more.

They are urged to stay indoors, not required.

FWIW, had my Ulterra in for some work at Scheels. The Minnkota tech there advised me to NEVER troll with the motor down. Can’t remember the explanation of why but I’ll take his word for it I guess.

suzuki wrote:

I could easily get kicked off this site for sharing my true feelings about this situation.

Ditto

Count me in on this as well.

Buy the Dewalts. I’m scared to death of cheap knock off’s on anything lithium since my nephew lost a brand new lakefront house to a fire caused by the fillet knife issue couple years ago (there was actually a recall on them). There are waaaay too many instances of cheap/faulty lithium batteries causing fires. Not worth the risk to property/life. Unless you are nearby and can somewhat monitor them while they are charging, just don’t plug in to charge and run to town or leave unattended. Just my .02c worth.

Hmmm, being retired law enforcement I would say most (at least from personal experience) are very well versed in firearms and their proper use. They train on a very regular basis.