Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Tuesday before the messy storm.

Seems many people are not at work and THUS, not reading the blog. FINE!!!!
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Have you ever gone to a party or a dinner outing or whatever and told your "other' that "we need a sign" for when we want to leave? So you have a code word or a hand signal right? Pulling the ear, rubbing the tummy of the woman next to you, whatever . . . but everybody knows signs and we can't use sign language SO, I have a new BRILLIANT idea.

Morse code!!! Whenever one of us feels the time is right we will break off our conversation and DOT DOT DOT DASH DASH DASH DOT DOT DOT!! No one will suspect a thing. If someone DOES ask we can say it's a new rock group or something. OH MAN I can not wait to be invited to a party so we can leave early!!!!!

BRILLIANT

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Talking to my buddy Elweed who does not own a car, it seems the completion of East Washington is a godsend for walkers. The bridge over hwy 30 was a nightmare for a year. It was called the bridge of death for walkers. When expanding the road they made a very small one lane sidewalk with a very very low railing. If you met another person on the bridge one person would have to sacrifice himself to pass. Step out into traffic on east wash or fall 20 feet to the hwy below and then be run over. It was never shoveled in a timely fashion either so it was always slippery.

It's all about cars and know one thought about the walkers.
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We went shopping yesterday, perhaps 7 different stores. I'm worn out from getting into and out of the car. What I COULD NOT FIND were those little colored flat plastic paper clips. All I could find were round ones that would hurt a photo. Office Max NO, Office Depot NO. Office Depot is your place to go for paper clips but no flat plastic ones. grrrrrr.

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CONGRATS to Josh. A new Columbus firefighter. Maybe now I can be invited to all the good fires. He should get a job as a police officer and an EMT next. He could put out the fire, fix the oven that caused the fire, investigate how the fire started and lastly save the person dieing FROM the fire. An all in one human (I think I have something for a new TV show)

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WE GOT WEATHER COMMIN. going to get messy Thursday and Friday. A warm wet heavy snowstorm is heading our way. Mix on Thursday and rain/snow Friday. Those LOWS in Texas are going to intensfy and head right at Wisconsin. Most will miss us to the east but. Right now it's looking like a lot of rain and wind changing to snow Friday night! Not a lot of accumulation but we're on the edge in the low 30's temp-wise.

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Packers are 14 point favs Sunday. I think there will be some anger coming out and feel sorry for Seattle (not really). Minnesota 7 point fav's over the Bears.

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Sharpies - did you know it is illegal to sell a sharpie to someone under 18? A guy was turned away at Walmart. Something about some chemical in the Sharpie. I had to show I was over 18 when I purchased a grill lighter a while back.
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Have a wonderful Tuesday the 7 guys that are reading this.

Actually this week it is down to about 350ish a day.

OH - I bottled an Indian Brown last night- tasted pretty good. Can't wait for a month to go buy to see how it turns out!

Cheers
Rod

7 comments:

  1. Great Blog!!!

    Congrat's Josh!!!

    A code would be good for getting out of a party!
    Let us know how it goes if you go to one!..LOL!

    Glad Elweed has a place to walk now and not fear every car.


    Does anyone have a Electric Stove they want to get rid of? or is anyone a small Appliance repair person? or know's one?

    I am in need of this fast.
    if any info call me at 414-403-3966

    My oven continue's to stay on when we turn it off.

    It is now unplugged from the wall.


    Paper clips? dollar store maybe?
    walmart?
    It's those least expected places that have stuff like that.

    Hope everyone has a great day!

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  2. You may want to look at GEMPC0300
    smooth plastic paper clips for photo paper. They are available right in Columbus at Discount Office Items.com
    Located on Industrial Dr. across from the bowling alley. The prices there are also typically around half what Depot and Staples charge.

    http://www.discountofficeitems.com/office-supplies/general-supplies/clips-tacks-rubber-bands/paper-clips/advantus-paper-clips-plastic-medium-size-assorted-colors/p49808.html

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  3. Sharpies?! Wow--that's a new one. Next thing you know they will be carding people to buy caffeinated drinks.

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  4. Robbi,
    Check Craigs list.

    Rod,
    Just keep reading to see when you need your next cell phone or light bulb for your TV. We have a board buck a square. I have a side bet on the snow blower eating the next phone.

    Have a great Christmas all!

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  5. Graham Man, I won't take your bet...I was sure of this for the demise of Grinder's current phone. He'll never tell us though!!! Merry Christmas!!!

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  6. Oh jeez. Years ago when I worked in a historic house, I'd have to oil the wooden floor after hours. I'd take my time doing it, because the aroma was awesome. As I told everyone: smells just like a Sharpie. Now I know why I liked that job so much!

    But wouldn't anyone who ever looked at a Boy Scout manual know exactly what you were hoping to secretly communicate? (SOS, BTW!)

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  7. Huh. Six comments...I must be the last one to check in today!

    hehe

    (I actually forgot to read this morning because I'm in a little bit of a panic trying to get started for Christmas (shopping, cards, baking....)! I've got time!

    :p

    Keep us posted on that weather, wouldja?

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