Wolverine Announcements 1.1

[Wacoso]

One of my employees wanted to marry one of the daughters.

[Texas Golfer]

I just had a recruiter call me about a position! Completely out of the blue. (Quick,...someone cut the duct tape,...my head is about to explode,...."must...relieve.... the pressure!")

I was kinda of looking to get out of God's Country, but this job is in the same town as the last. I'm still researching the job, but I'll get back to everyone as soon as I figure out if there are any free samples involved. Perhaps bring this up in salary negotiations if it gets that far????

Good luck, my friend.

[Texas Golfer]

oh, a weather update....Ike earlier had a projected path of hitting New Orleans, or close to the same spot Gustav did previously.

Well, the cone of uncertainty still has it hitting the upper Texas Gulf Coast. The center line would be the Houston/High Island area. Let us pray that it does not go there.

I'm Wolverine Announcements Meteorologist Wants and this weather report has been brought to you by Betty Crocker Cake Icing. Sugar Shot in a tub! Pick it up today!

Impressive, my friend. You are not making me regret my appointment decision. :lol:

[Texas Golfer]

wants,

TWC sucks.

But it's in HD.

[Texas Golfer]

In any case, my islander friends, be safe. Please.

[FIJIFan]

But it's in HD.

Not on FiOS it isnt...:cursing:

[Texas Golfer]

I assure you I know what the word "nymphomaniac" means.

As do I. My date last Friday wore me out.

[Texas Golfer]

So you'll be at the tailgate for meet and greet?

I'll be at the tailgate for meat and taters.

[ChipOC]

She has cuffs and doesnt hesitate to use them. She doesnt believe in safe words. Thats all I will say.
I knew you were friends, but I didn't know you were THAT close.

[Chief'sbear]

Went on vacation and attended my niece's wedding out in San Dimas.

My wife and I went to a wedding in Santa Barbara in May. Pretty place, can't believe I had never been before.

[Bexar Fan]

I'll be looking for meat in all the wrong places.
Fixed it. Truth in advertising and all......

[Wacoso]

Went on vacation and attended my niece's wedding out in San Dimas.

Did you run into these guys?

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[Texas Golfer]

Wants, I'm now starting to regret my decision. Why didn't you tell me that it was going to be pouring buckets in Killeen today?

[Chief'sbear]

One of my employees wanted to marry one of the daughters.

One of the hazards of having such cute girls is that I have to run off lots of boys. They have good morals and are very hip to the "player moves" or so they tell me. The girls are really sweet, and are all "daddy's girls." They cook sweets for me, buy me Bass Pro gift cards, and take good care of me. I think I'm set when old age comes around.

True story: twice a year, the boy and I take out all the guns and I teach him how to break them down for cleaning, etc. We were in the middle of taking apart an AK-47 when the oldest (short blonde hair) came walking in with some boy.

He looked at the table and turned white. It took every ounce of strength to not laugh out loud. My son said he thought he was "weird looking and pale." I told him fear will do that to a man. :)

[Robby44]

Did you run into these guys?

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Ran into plenty just as dumb including several family members.

[wantsBU2win]

But it's in HD.

exactly! It's much better that way!

Not on FiOS it isnt...:cursing:

That sucks, switch to Dish, or TWC.

I'll be at the tailgate for meat and taters.

that's funny, because giggles will be there for the same reason :lol:

Wants, I'm now starting to regret my decision. Why didn't you tell me that it was going to be pouring buckets in Killeen today?

well, even us meteorologists get things wrong every now and then. This was one of those 'pop-up' showers. Chance of rain about 20%, rain chances increase as we go into your Monday night and Tuesday before subsiding late Tuesday night. Chances of pop-up showers will persist for your Wednesday.

That better? *lol*

[Wacoso]

One of the hazards of having such cute girls is that I have to run off lots of boys. They have good morals and are very hip to the "player moves" or so they tell me. The girls are really sweet, and are all "daddy's girls." They cook sweets for me, buy me Bass Pro gift cards, and take good care of me. I think I'm set when old age comes around.

True story: twice a year, the boy and I take out all the guns and I teach him how to break them down for cleaning, etc. We were in the middle of taking apart an AK-47 when the oldest (short blonde hair) came walking in with some boy.

He looked at the table and turned white. It took every ounce of strength to not laugh out loud. My son said he thought he was "weird looking and pale." I told him fear will do that to a man. :)

Yeah, told my employee that hasn't passed the TAKS on three tries he was most likely on the outside looking in. He sort of stared at me not knowing what I meant. Yeah. Galveston.

[Wacoso]

Just had a water spout hit our beach. We watched it come from about a mile offshore and then up the beach, across the parking lot, through McDonald's drive-thru, across the Seawall, and then down 4th street headed straight for UTMB. It was throwing seagulls around like they were BS's meat and Giga was the receiver.

[HappyRebel]

Cool Good to see you around.

HR, I don't know why, but I had always pictured you working at the county jail. I wouldn't think they'd have catwalks there, so which kind of jail do you work at and what do you do there? Just curious.


County jail..yes we have cat walks.....

[Wacoso]

But do you carry the shotgun or the sniper rifle?

[Chief'sbear]

I have been in a waterspout before. Scared the crap out of me.

Me and wife were fishing on the Port A jetty. We looked and saw people running back to shore. We looked behind us, and there were two. One went straight to shore, and right down the pier closest to the jetty.

The other headed straight to us. We hunkered down between those giant rocks out there and held on for dear life. It seemed like an eternity, but it only lasted about 2 minutes or less. We both had on a rain jacket with a hood, and somehow we were completely drenched. Scared the crap out of me.

After we regained our composure, we started rolling the lines in to leave, and they all had fish on them. We stayed for about 2 more hours, slaying the fish. We caught more than we ever had that day after the storm blew by.

[FIJIFan]

That sucks, switch to Dish, or TWC.

No, thank you!

I dumped TWC for FiOS...and the only thing that FiOS doesnt have that TWC does is Weather HD.

I know that FiOS has it in their lineup, it just hasnt rolled out to Dallas yet. I know they got behind when they had to bump up the rollout of MSNBC HD and USA HD for the Olympics.

[HappyRebel]

I knew you were friends, but I didn't know you were THAT close.


I thought it was common knowledge........

[FIJIFan]

Just had a water spout hit our beach.

[non-beach resident] What the heack is a water spout [/non-beach resident]

[Wacoso]

I thought it was common knowledge........

I'm lost.

[Wacoso]

[non-beach resident] What the heack is a water spout [/non-beach resident]

Tornado from the water in that carries a bunch of water upon shore.

[Wacoso]

[non-beach resident] What the heack is a water spout [/non-beach resident]

This is what they look like. Ours was a little smaller.

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[HappyRebel]

I'm lost.
Well where are you going?

[Wacoso]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterspout

[Wacoso]

Well where are you going?

Not sure anymore.

[HappyRebel]

Not sure anymore.

Too Funny!

[Texas Golfer]

Just had a water spout hit our beach. We watched it come from about a mile offshore and then up the beach, across the parking lot, through McDonald's drive-thru, across the Seawall, and then down 4th street headed straight for UTMB. It was throwing seagulls around like they were BS's meat and Giga was the receiver.

:lol:

[HappyRebel]

Just had a water spout hit our beach. We watched it come from about a mile offshore and then up the beach, across the parking lot, through McDonald's drive-thru, across the Seawall, and then down 4th street headed straight for UTMB. It was throwing seagulls around like they were BS's meat and Giga was the receiver.


That sounds too cool....I would have loved to see that...

[LIQRinPU]

Whats a little handcuff play among friends?

[wantsBU2win]

Just had a water spout hit our beach. We watched it come from about a mile offshore and then up the beach, across the parking lot, through McDonald's drive-thru, across the Seawall, and then down 4th street headed straight for UTMB. It was throwing seagulls around like they were BS's meat and Giga was the receiver.

wow...that was practically in your backyard! Did y'all sustain any damage?

No, thank you!

I dumped TWC for FiOS...and the only thing that FiOS doesnt have that TWC does is Weather HD.

I know that FiOS has it in their lineup, it just hasnt rolled out to Dallas yet. I know they got behind when they had to bump up the rollout of MSNBC HD and USA HD for the Olympics.

Yeah, I only got those two channels during the Olympics. I no longer have them :( And don't forget about CNBC-HD.

Whats a little handcuff play among friends?

Sounds like a good time to me!

[non-beach resident] What the heack is a water spout [/non-beach resident]

FIJI, you really didnt' know that? :confused1:

[Greggor25]

Boo.

[Wacoso]

wow...that was practically in your backyard! Did y'all sustain any damage?

FIJI, you really didnt' know that? :confused1:

No damage.

I imagine quite a few people think a water spout might come from a faucet.

[Greggor25]

Yeah someone told me HR loves the handcuffs.

[FIJIFan]

No damage.

I imagine quite a few people think a water spout might come from a faucet.

I know quite a few people that call the faucet a water spout!

FIJI, you really didnt' know that? :confused1:

Sorry wants, due to my non-HD Weather Channel I am not up on the current weather "buzz-words.":001_tt2:

Speaking of buzz words, i heard a new one during my interview. We were talking about a software implementation, and the interviewer corrected me to let me know that they are now called "re-formulations." I didnt know chemisty was involved with software!

[wantsBU2win]

I was just giving you a hard time FIJI.

that is a new buzz-word for me. Have you ever played Buzz-word bingo? It's fun really.

[Greggor25]

I was just giving you a hard time FIJI.

that is a new buzz-word for me. Have you ever played Buzz-word bingo? It's fun really.

What up Wants?

[LIQRinPU]

Yeah someone told me HR loves the handcuffs.


Told you or warned you?

[Friscobear]

Did you run into these guys?

Wyld Stallion!

San Dimas High football rocks!

[FIJIFan]

San Dimas High football rocks!

O'Doyle Rules!

[Friscobear]

All of the latest models show Ike hitting the Texas coast now. The latest GFDL (as of 4:00) has it landing West of Galveston Bay. Ouch.

http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/storms/ike_models.html

[HappyRebel]

Dang..did you guys get carried away with that...lol...I need a laugh right now...At this point in time....I want too scream......why did I come home...

[Greggor25]

Told you or warned you?

Both.

[BearChick]

I just had a recruiter call me about a position! Completely out of the blue. (Quick,...someone cut the duct tape,...my head is about to explode,...."must...relieve.... the pressure!")



That's how I got my job at Dell. They called me. It was nice. Good luck, HCB.

Mylicon. Stock up on it.

Doesn't do a darned thing for her.

The diagnosis from the doc today is that she's having night terrors, and they're apparently common around this age. She said we're doing everything right and to keep doing what we're doing and it'll all work itself out.

Just had a water spout hit our beach. We watched it come from about a mile offshore and then up the beach, across the parking lot, through McDonald's drive-thru, across the Seawall, and then down 4th street headed straight for UTMB. It was throwing seagulls around like they were BS's meat and Giga was the receiver.

I was right on the other side of McDonald's from it, as I was just leaving the beach. It was pretty cool looking. And it dropped a good amount of rain on my car. Poor seagulls, though.

I was just giving you a hard time FIJI.

that is a new buzz-word for me. Have you ever played Buzz-word bingo? It's fun really.

We had a fantastic version of it for a former manager who used every cheeseball phrase in the book.


Okay, this is getting ridiculous. I'm on the line with Allstate trying to find out how our insurance coverage will shake out if we sustain damage from the hurricane, should it come here (just trying to be prepared). They're so dodgy on coastal coverage that I want to have a ballpark idea of what we have. (For example, they will not renew our policy unless we sign a hurricane exclusion now and they pulled the same number with flood, I think last year.) I swear the lady has just sat the phone down and is on break or something. It shouldn't be this hard. Heaven help us if we do have to file a claim. That could take years.

[Greggor25]

Dang..did you guys get carried away with that...lol...I need a laugh right now...At this point in time....I want too scream......why did I come home...

Hey I make people laugh that's what I was born to do. :)

[Chief'sbear]

That's how I got my job at Dell. They called me. It was nice. Good luck, HCB.



Doesn't do a darned thing for her.

The diagnosis from the doc today is that she's having night terrors, and they're apparently common around this age. She said we're doing everything right and to keep doing what we're doing and it'll all work itself out.



I was right on the other side of McDonald's from it, as I was just leaving the beach. It was pretty cool looking. And it dropped a good amount of rain on my car. Poor seagulls, though.



We had a fantastic version of it for a former manager who used every cheeseball phrase in the book.


Okay, this is getting ridiculous. I'm on the line with Allstate trying to find out how our insurance coverage will shake out if we sustain damage from the hurricane, should it come here (just trying to be prepared). They're so dodgy on coastal coverage that I want to have a ballpark idea of what we have. (For example, they will not renew our policy unless we sign a hurricane exclusion now and they pulled the same number with flood, I think last year.) I swear the lady has just sat the phone down and is on break or something. It shouldn't be this hard. Heaven help us if we do have to file a claim. That could take years.

Hopefully you won't need it, but if you guys get any damage I have a close friend that does contracting and works with adjustors to get the most. He has told me of increases in payouts of 300%!

I will be hoping you don't need him.

[wantsBU2win]

What up Wants?

nada....just working away...dealing with some special clients. Y tu?

[FIJIFan]

Heaven help us if we do have to file a claim. That could take years.

well, if you end up in Dallas after it happens I can show you where all the adjusters are...635 and freeport parkway! Just go there in person and knock a couple heads together!

[Limnos]

All of the latest models show Ike hitting the Texas coast now. The latest GFDL (as of 4:00) has it landing West of Galveston Bay. Ouch.

http://weather.myfoxtampabay.com/maps/WTVT/custom/storms/ike_models.html

Ike dropped under Cuba today and that was not expected. It has changed the trajectory of the models but the path estimate will improve tomorrow once over water. The models are much more reliable then. still, I'd be getting ready if I lived anywhere from Corpus to New Orleans.

[Greggor25]

nada....just working away...dealing with some special clients. Y tu?

Just taking it easy. Got alot of projects already done before vacation. Doing some business right now locally.

[Friscobear]

Ike dropped under Cuba today and that was not expected.

I wonder if that will weaken it more than was originally thought.

[Wacoso]

I wonder if that will weaken it more than was originally thought.

NHC has it south of Matagorda now. Gives us the dirty side, but not the brunt of it like earlier.

[Wacoso]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0908W5+gif/211731W_sm.gif

[Wacoso]

and we're preparing to start boarding up tomorrow. Checking insurance policies which are good/great for the business.

[Texas Golfer]

Be safe, my islander friends.

[HillCountryBEAR]

And what sort of free samples would this include? Did you let them know that you have 60 qualified eaters for the rest of the tailgating season that would be willing to test out their new materials?


It's a major component of the last two tailgates. (sorry,..I'm not talking about beer.)

[HillCountryBEAR]

what happened to all my posts and my rep point!? Was someone feeling threatened!?

[HappyRebel]

what happened to all my posts and my rep point!? Was someone feeling threatened!?


We are all feeling the pain..I had over 1000 posts...:ohmy:.but that is ok...new board...we expect some difficulties....just think of it as a sacrifice to a good cause....a learning experience ...yeah..that is it..

[Limnos]

I wonder if that will weaken it more than was originally thought.
Probably not. It is back over water where the eyewall will re-strengthen.

[Friscobear]

Probably not. It is back over water where the eyewall will re-strengthen.
But the strongest part of the storm is dragging over land/mountains. It'll be interesting to see.

[Texas Golfer]

We are all feeling the pain..I had over 1000 posts...:ohmy:.but that is ok...new board...we expect some difficulties....just think of it as a sacrifice to a good cause....a learning experience ...yeah..that is it..

I'm not here for any dadgum post count.


I'm here for the rep points.

[Chief'sbear]

I'm not here for any dadgum post count.


I'm here for the rep points.

That's weird, I just noticed I don't have any. But my user CP page shows I have some. Wonder why that is?

[BaylorBabe]

That's weird, I just noticed I don't have any. But my user CP page shows I have some. Wonder why that is?


It's because of the "oops".

[HappyRebel]

I'm not here for any dadgum post count.
I'm here for the rep points.

Hey, I have slowed down on my posts....alot...

[HillCountryBEAR]

ok, I'm now in a pickle.
I just checked and the REI store in Austin is having their fall garage sale this saturday!!! SOP has been to leave the house by 6 am and arrive by 7 for the 9 a m opening. This puts me about 80 people back in line. Normally I'm in there until 11, but we have an 11 30 kickoff!! I've got more gear than I know what to do with, but thats not the point people!!! The deals have been really good, but I'm worried since last time you couldn't go up and haggle them down any. Last spring I spent about $250 for over $2000 worth of gear!!

A brief visit back in time to the spring 07 sale highlights,......
Ski parka with passive avalanche rescue system for under $30!
$130 Garmin gps for under $20!! (I should know the price since I already had 2 of that model)


I've gotta mapquest it to see the distance/time issues I'll be facing to make both the garage sale and game.


p.s. If you see a guy wearing a parka, snorkel, and hip boots at the tailgate, it doesn't mean I'm crazy,.....just that I got really good deals!!!

[Bigshot628]

Ike dropped under Cuba today and that was not expected. It has changed the trajectory of the models but the path estimate will improve tomorrow once over water. The models are much more reliable then. still, I'd be getting ready if I lived anywhere from Corpus to New Orleans.

my dad actually likes this time of year since it's good for business. hopefully there is only damage to all the vehicles in corpus since i love my hometown but I still want my dad to have plenty of work.

[Chief'sbear]

I hear ya HCB. I have a Bass Pro and Cabela's weakness. I just have to force myself NOT to go. I have complete sets of a couple of camo patterns. And I mean like, almost every piece that is offered.

Its an addiction my friend. Perhaps we can start some sort of support group for each other?

[BaylorPhillie]

:eek: How can that be??? You've got to get over there.

I know I do. The boyfriend has already promised that we will go. Just not sure when.

I've been to all of those places many times and highly recommend them all. You are in a great location when it comes to history and entertainment. Take advantage while you can, Darlin'.

It is a wonderful place to live being so close and interested in all the history.

[Greggor25]

Good Evening Wolverines. Hope everyone stays safe from the hurricanes and rain. We are getting rain where I am. Anyway hope everyone has a good night.

[golsalax]

my dad actually likes this time of year since it's good for business. hopefully there is only damage to all the vehicles in corpus since i love my hometown but I still want my dad to have plenty of work.

Do you mean auto body & collision work?

[Bigshot628]

Do you mean auto body & collision work?

auto-insurance adjuster, he owns his own business. my dad being mexican doesn't make him a mechanic, thanks.

[Grace Anne]

I just had a recruiter call me about a position! Completely out of the blue. (Quick,...someone cut the duct tape,...my head is about to explode,...."must...relieve.... the pressure!")

I was kinda of looking to get out of God's Country, but this job is in the same town as the last. I'm still researching the job, but I'll get back to everyone as soon as I figure out if there are any free samples involved. Perhaps bring this up in salary negotiations if it gets that far????

Beer distributorship??

[wantsBU2win]

well, this will impact Central Texas quite a bit too. Chief Meteorologist Wants will research further.

I'm sad that I was right about it hitting the TX gulf coast :(

[Grace Anne]

That's weird, I just noticed I don't have any. But my user CP page shows I have some. Wonder why that is?
I don't think that they've ever shown the number of rep points you accumulated on your post page on this board,only on your CP page.

[Grace Anne]

auto-insurance adjuster, he owns his own business. my dad being mexican doesn't make him a mechanic, thanks.
Now, be fair. When you said "damage to cars", the first thing I thought of is fixing the car. I didn't think of your dad's cultural background, I thought about what would need to be done...fixing the car. Not getting a quote on fixing the car.

[Greggor25]

How's everyone doing tonight?

[BaylorBabe]

auto-insurance adjuster, he owns his own business. my dad being mexican doesn't make him a mechanic, thanks.


Bigshot honey, I don't think that golsalax has any idea if you are Mexican or Indian or alien. Your post pointed in a couple of obvious directions and auto body work was one of them. Don't be so sensy. :)

[Wacoso]

auto-insurance adjuster, he owns his own business. my dad being mexican doesn't make him a mechanic, thanks.

You sure it isn't lawn mower adjuster? :001_tt2:

[Wacoso]

well, this will impact Central Texas quite a bit too. Chief Meteorologist Wants will research further.

I'm sad that I was right about it hitting the TX gulf coast :(

It has just as good of a chance to hit the big sand bar below Texas as it does the Texas Gulf Coast after the latest adjustment in models.

[BearChick]

Unhappy baby. Sad mommy.

[Grace Anne]

So sorry to hear that, BC. Those are the longest days. :(

[atxtraveler]

Two Monday Night Football games.

[nein51]

What was wrong?
Bad connection at the battery, lots of corrosion. Took next to nothing to fix it. It would have needed a battery anyhow.

True story: twice a year, the boy and I take out all the guns and I teach him how to break them down for cleaning, etc. We were in the middle of taking apart an AK-47 when the oldest (short blonde hair) came walking in with some boy.
I talked to the oldest for about 20 minutes the other night, she is very polite and kind. I didnt know she knew how to break down an AK. I have a 1967 Romanian version that could use a good cleaning. I always accept help cleaning :D

I invited them all to come back, we can always find tickets for people and if they are your kids they are always welcome. Just tell them that people wearing A&M gear will be turned away :D
Two Monday Night Football games.
Yeah, totally blows on the west coast, one started while my meeting was still going on.

[Chief'sbear]

Unhappy baby. Sad mommy.

Teething? a little baby orajel on a finger usually does it.

Beyond that, you would need Mrs. Chief.:o

[BearChick]

Wish I knew, Chief, wish I knew. Pedi did say we were doing everything right, just keep on and it will all eventually work itself out. Wish she could tell me what she doesn't like about her crib anymore so I could fix it.

[BaylorPhillie]

Sorry pooky, W and BC! I hope that she feels better soon!

[BaylorPhillie]

Two Monday Night Football games.

My cable decided to be selective in what channels to actually show right now. The digital cable was pretty jumpy earlier. I unplugged and plugged back in, and now it decided it no longer likes sports.

ESPN? Still waiting for it to come back after 30 minutes. Soap network? Perfectly clear.

[BearChick]

My cable decided to be selective in what channels to actually show right now. The digital cable was pretty jumpy earlier. I unplugged and plugged back in, and now it decided it no longer likes sports.

ESPN? Still waiting for it to come back after 30 minutes. Soap network? Perfectly clear.

Crazy thing... Our TV blinked tonight. Picture went totally out for about 30 seconds, though we could hear audio. We thought great, the TV has died. Then it came back. And the picture is about 1000 times better than it was before. Seriously. It's crazy. The TV could just be putting up a brave last stand, but boy tonight has been enjoyable to look at.

[Texas Golfer]

Goodnight, my friends.

[golsalax]

Good morning, Y'all.

Have a nice day.

It looks like we will have cooler weather today. Yippeee...

[FIJIFan]

Good morning everyone!

BC, if you end up in Dallas you can stop by Star Power...1080p projector for $999, 80" screen for free!

BP, I think your TV is posessed by my mother.

Wants, what is the current track of Ike?

[Bexar Fan]

Good Morning all!!

The AC in my building is out. :ohmy:

[FIJIFan]

The AC in my building is out. :ohmy:

Time to have a "work at home" day Bexar!

[HappyRebel]

Good Morning Wolverines..I hope you have a great day....

[wantsBU2win]

Well the High pressure ridge that is in the south is the driving force right now as Ike is not powerful enough to break the ridge. So the trajectory is to the south still....possibly hitting Corpus Christi.

That's the latest in the Wolverines Weather Center. I'm Chief Meterologist Wants.

[wantsBU2win]

Good Morning all!!

The AC in my building is out. :ohmy:

last month the A/C was out in our office. Mind you, it was the hottest days of August when this happened. The air broke on a Thursday, still wasn't fixed on Friday. Finally by Tuesday (yes, Tuesday!), the air was fixed.

I only worked a half-day on Friday and worked at home all day on Monday.

So, if you can log in from home, I would recommend it.

[Bexar Fan]

I wish I could, but today at least I need to be here. At least I will get AC when I meet TG for lunch.....I hope.

[HappyRebel]

Sorry about the A/C that has to suck...I hope you have a great lunch..tell TG hello for me

[FIJIFan]

TG, you better call ahead and verify that the establishment you are taking Bexar too! has A/C!

[HappyRebel]

TG, you better call ahead and verify that the establishment you are taking Bexar too! has A/C!

Haha..caught that....:001_tongue:

[FIJIFan]

Haha..caught that....:001_tongue:

I had one the other day that only TG caught!

[HappyRebel]

I had one the other day that only TG caught!

I am so proud of you...:001_tongue:

[DONNIE D]

Well the High pressure ridge that is in the south is the driving force right now as Ike is not powerful enough to break the ridge. So the trajectory is to the south still....possibly hitting Corpus Christi.

That's the latest in the Wolverines Weather Center. I'm Chief Meterologist Wants.Just hung up with my Sis & Bro-In-Law in Corpus. Mike said he heard the beer was just as cold in Waco, and the same price. :) He said they needed a ride anyway. It's hard to mess with the ol timers in Corpus. They pack really fast.

[BearChick]

Well the High pressure ridge that is in the south is the driving force right now as Ike is not powerful enough to break the ridge. So the trajectory is to the south still....possibly hitting Corpus Christi.

That's the latest in the Wolverines Weather Center. I'm Chief Meterologist Wants.

Sorry, Wants, but looking at all the models, you'Re (pooky's HElping type and she likes the caps lock key) not quite right here. All the models except two show it going in at Brownsville (really more like KingsviLLE) or northern Mexico. Check Weather Underground if you want to look at the information.

What concerns me is that UKMET has been most reliable tracking this storm (the only one showing it actually going into the Gulf to begin with) and UKMET still shows it tracking to Freeport. So we're not out of the woods yet. I am still waiting until tomorrow/Thursday to make any determinations for us.

[HappyRebel]

Sorry, Wants, but looking at all the models, you'Re (pooky's HElping type and she likes the caps lock key) not quite right here. All the models except two show it going in at Brownsville (really more like KingsviLLE) or northern Mexico. Check Weather Underground if you want to look at the information.

What concerns me is that UKMET has been most reliable tracking this storm (the only one showing it actually going into the Gulf to begin with) and UKMET still shows it tracking to Freeport. So we're not out of the woods yet. I am still waiting until tomorrow/Thursday to make any determinations for us.

It's great that Pooky is learning to type at such an early age....:laugh:

[Wacoso]

Just hung up with my Sis & Bro-In-Law in Corpus. Mike said he heard the beer was just as cold in Waco, and the same price. :) He said they needed a ride anyway. It's hard to mess with the ol timers in Corpus. They pack really fast.

Donnie,

They headed up? Prayers with them if it goes into CC.

[Wacoso]

Well the High pressure ridge that is in the south is the driving force right now as Ike is not powerful enough to break the ridge. So the trajectory is to the south still....possibly hitting Corpus Christi.

That's the latest in the Wolverines Weather Center. I'm Chief Meterologist Wants.

The models run far below Corpus and were updated at 10pm by the NHC to be into Kingsville, now it has shifted further South to Padre/Brownsville with the newest updates.

[Wacoso]

It's great that Pooky is learning to type at such an early age....:laugh:

She's a multi-tasker.

[Bigshot628]

The models run far below Corpus and were updated at 10pm by the NHC to be into Kingsville, now it has shifted further South to Padre/Brownsville with the newest updates.

Kingsville is all of a 25 minute drive from Corpus. I imagine if it's hitting there, Corpus is going to get a whole lotta something.

[HappyRebel]

She's a multi-tasker.
I am so proud of her....:001_smile:

[Wacoso]

From Dr. Master's:

Track forecast for Ike
A trough of low pressure is currently passing to the north of Ike, and this trough has been able to turn Ike north of due west. Ike is now moving west-northwest, and this motion is expected to continue today, taking the storm across the western tip of Cuba, where Hurricane Gustav crossed just two weeks ago. By Wednesday, Ike is expected to take a more westerly motion again, as high pressure to the north builds in. As Ike approaches Texas on Friday, a new trough of low pressure is expected to pass to the north, potentially turning Ike to the northwest.

The latest 0Z/6Z (8 pm/2 am EDT) computer models show a variety of timings and strengths for Friday's low pressure trough, resulting in a high amount of uncertainty on where Ike will make landfall. Most of the models predict the trough will arrive too late and be too weak to affect Ike, and take Ike ashore near the Texas/Mexico border.

[Wacoso]

and according to Dr. Masters' blog they are having trouble finding hurricane force winds now.

[Chief'sbear]

last month the A/C was out in our office. Mind you, it was the hottest days of August when this happened. The air broke on a Thursday, still wasn't fixed on Friday. Finally by Tuesday (yes, Tuesday!), the air was fixed.

I only worked a half-day on Friday and worked at home all day on Monday.

So, if you can log in from home, I would recommend it.

I;m with you Wants. i'm doing it today.

My car was burgularized last night. Took the DVD player out after they busted the window. The glass guy says 2-4pm, maybe earlier but no promises.

Our little cooking class was outside around 4am and heard the smash. 4 guys in a Lexus came blazing out of the alley and started yelling at them, then took off really fast. Of course during their freaking out no one thought to get the license plate #.

And for the first night in about 2 weeks I actually slept all night. There's some irony for you.

[Chief'sbear]

I had one the other day that only TG caught!

I saw it, but elected to let it ride.

[HappyRebel]

I;m with you Wants. i'm doing it today.
My car was burgularized last night. Took the DVD player out after they busted the window. The glass guy says 2-4pm, maybe earlier but no promises.
Our little cooking class was outside around 4am and heard the smash. 4 guys in a Lexus came blazing out of the alley and started yelling at them, then took off really fast. Of course during their freaking out no one thought to get the license plate #.
And for the first night in about 2 weeks I actually slept all night. There's some irony for you.

Wow Chief, it's a good thing that the guys in the lexus..only yelled and didn't do anything stupid. I am glad the cooking class is ok. Sorry to hear about the car that really sucks...

[Wacoso]

Weird weather. Just had a little squall blow up out of nowhere. 40+ winds.

[HillCountryBEAR]

I hear ya HCB. I have a Bass Pro and Cabela's weakness. I just have to force myself NOT to go. I have complete sets of a couple of camo patterns. And I mean like, almost every piece that is offered.

Its an addiction my friend. Perhaps we can start some sort of support group for each other?


"Support group" as in like a "early warning radar system" to notify each other of impending sales?????? I like that!!

I'm a big cabela's bargain cave fan! Gotta be selective though. My previous employment allowed me to travel across the country and I was always able to frequent quite a few of bargain caves. The out of the way stores had much better deals.

check out www.24hourcampfire.com classified forum section! I recently got a good deal on a Leupold scope and my 280 Ackley Improved rifle. Caution though,... you'll love it and your wife will hate me for it.

[Chief'sbear]

"Support group" as in like a "early warning radar system" to notify each other of impending sales?????? I like that!!

I'm a big cabela's bargain cave fan! Gotta be selective though. My previous employment allowed me to travel across the country and I was always able to frequent quite a few of bargain caves. The out of the way stores had much better deals.

check out www.24hourcampfire.com classified forum section! I recently got a good deal on a Leupold scope and my 280 Ackley Improved rifle. Caution though,... you'll love it and your wife will hate me for it.

I love the cave. I went in last year when they were having a 50% of marked price sale for 1 hour. I went CRAZY. I bought a pair of $250 binocs that someone had traded in because they wanted a brand name instead of the Cabela's version. They were brand new, marked $180, I got them for $80. Got a bunch of other bargains too. I go to the one on 35 near the TMS.

I will check out the forum.

[Chief'sbear]

Wow Chief, it's a good thing that the guys in the lexus..only yelled and don't do anything stupid. I am glad the cooking class is ok. Sorry to hear about the car that really sucks...

Could have been bad. i am thankful for that.

[HappyRebel]

Could have been bad. i am thankful for that.

I bet.....I would be too...

[ChipOC]

Bad connection at the battery, lots of corrosion. Took next to nothing to fix it. It would have needed a battery anyhow.

I talked to the oldest for about 20 minutes the other night, she is very polite and kind. I didnt know she knew how to break down an AK. I have a 1967 Romanian version that could use a good cleaning. I always accept help cleaning :D

I invited them all to come back, we can always find tickets for people and if they are your kids they are always welcome. Just tell them that people wearing A&M gear will be turned away :D

Yeah, totally blows on the west coast, one started while my meeting was still going on.
$0.60 can of coke could fix that. Did you replace the cable?

[DONNIE D]

Donnie,

They headed up? Prayers with them if it goes into CC.Yep, will be having a beer in Ross before the days out. Boarded up this morning. He says, if he waited any longer, means the speed limit would change to 30. He likes 70 better.:D

[HillCountryBEAR]

I love the cave. I went in last year when they were having a 50% of marked price sale for 1 hour. I went CRAZY. I bought a pair of $250 binocs that someone had traded in because they wanted a brand name instead of the Cabela's version. They were brand new, marked $180, I got them for $80. Got a bunch of other bargains too. I go to the one on 35 near the TMS.

I will check out the forum.

Man, I wish God would love me that much!!

The one in Buda had some good deals back early last month. Kinda surprising actually. I'm going to Kansas in November for archery whitetail so I NEED lots more cold weather gear (nevermind that the seagrass hutch at the foot of my bed is overflowing with CW gear already!)




The doves are actually flying good this year. Best year in atleast the past 3.

[ChipOC]

The models run far below Corpus and were updated at 10pm by the NHC to be into Kingsville, now it has shifted further South to Padre/Brownsville with the newest updates.
Bring on the rain to heaven baby! woooooo. I just want to end these water restrictions.

[Solan]

$0.60 can of coke could fix that. Did you replace the cable?

Nah, not Coke. There was coke, there was crazy chemist concoction, and then there was Nein playing around and going "Oh, ****, you ****ed this up, Solan." Then there was 11.00 and some Baylor football BS.

[Wacoso]

Nah, not Coke. There was coke, there was crazy chemist concoction, and then there was Nein playing around and going "Oh, ****, you ****ed this up, Solan." Then there was 11.00 and some Baylor football BS.

Hmmmm.... leaving it alone.

[wantsBU2win]

The models run far below Corpus and were updated at 10pm by the NHC to be into Kingsville, now it has shifted further South to Padre/Brownsville with the newest updates.

that's great news for y'all, bad news for south Texas. The path keeps pushing southward.


She's a multi-tasker.

she's so smart! No surprise there :)

I;m with you Wants. i'm doing it today.

My car was burgularized last night. Took the DVD player out after they busted the window. The glass guy says 2-4pm, maybe earlier but no promises.

Our little cooking class was outside around 4am and heard the smash. 4 guys in a Lexus came blazing out of the alley and started yelling at them, then took off really fast. Of course during their freaking out no one thought to get the license plate #.

And for the first night in about 2 weeks I actually slept all night. There's some irony for you.

your cooking class was out at 4 am??

Nah, not Coke. There was coke, there was crazy chemist concoction, and then there was Nein playing around and going "Oh, ****, you ****ed this up, Solan." Then there was 11.00 and some Baylor football BS.

I agree with W, not touching this one.

[Texas Golfer]

Good Morning all!!

The AC in my building is out. :ohmy:

And, yet, you still haven't called for lunch.

[Texas Golfer]

I wish I could, but today at least I need to be here. At least I will get AC when I meet TG for lunch.....I hope.

Is this lunch going to be a late lunch?

[Texas Golfer]

Sorry about the A/C that has to suck...I hope you have a great lunch..tell TG hello for me

You can tell me hello, Darlin'. There's no telling when Bexar is going to get around to it. :D

[Texas Golfer]

TG, you better call ahead and verify that the establishment you are taking Bexar too! has A/C!

I'll see to it that there's air, FIJIRebel. But he doesn't call. He doesn't write...

[Bexar Fan]

You can tell me hello, Darlin'. There's no telling when Bexar is going to get around to it. :D
Hello from HR.

I'm on my way....where am I going?

Never mind......I think I'll call.

[HappyRebel]

You can tell me hello, Darlin'. There's no telling when Bexar is going to get around to it. :D

Hello from HR.

I'm on my way....where am I going?

Never mind......I think I'll call.

You guys have a great lunch.....

[Texas Golfer]

My car was burgularized last night. Took the DVD player out after they busted the window. The glass guy says 2-4pm, maybe earlier but no promises.

Our little cooking class was outside around 4am and heard the smash. 4 guys in a Lexus came blazing out of the alley and started yelling at them, then took off really fast. Of course during their freaking out no one thought to get the license plate #.

Wow, Chief. I'm sorry you have to go through this. There's always a sense of vulnerability and violation when crap like this happens.

[Texas Golfer]

Is this lunch going to be a late lunch?

You can tell me hello, Darlin'. There's no telling when Bexar is going to get around to it. :D

And, yet, you still haven't called for lunch.

I'll see to it that there's air, FIJIRebel. But he doesn't call. He doesn't write...

Can anyone tell that I'm hungry?

[Wacoso]

Agree TG on the violation and vulnerability feel. Usually some random crackhead.

[Wacoso]

Can anyone tell that I'm hungry?

Just had a BBQ pie at the store. Mmmmmm mmmmmmm!!!

[HappyRebel]

Can anyone tell that I'm hungry?

I am hungry too.....:sad:

[HappyRebel]

Just had a BBQ pie at the store. Mmmmmm mmmmmmm!!!


Sounds interesting..is this something you make at your business or bought somewhere...?

[DONNIE D]

Just had a BBQ pie at the store. Mmmmmm mmmmmmm!!!Just made myself Biscuits, Sausage, & scrambled eggs. Strawberry Fig Jelly. Nothing like a late breakfast before the beer starts rolling.

[Wacoso]

Sounds interesting..is this something you make at your business or bought somewhere...?

We make it here.

2 bags of fritos
1/2 pound of chopped bbq
pickles
jalapenos
nacho cheese

[Wacoso]

Just made myself Biscuits, Sausage, & scrambled eggs. Strawberry Fig Jelly. Nothing like a late breakfast before the beer starts rolling.

Yep. What is cold in the fridge today?

[DONNIE D]

Yep. What is cold in the fridge today?Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Natti Light, oh yea, Moonshine, Tequila. All my other stuff is at room temp.;)

Oh forgot, Mich Ultra in those stupid skinny cans.

[Wacoso]

Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Natti Light, oh yea, Moonshine, Tequila. All my other stuff is at room temp.;)

Oh forgot, Mich Ultra in those stupid skinny cans.

Never had an Ultra, but regular Michelob is a pretty damn good beer.

[Greggor25]

Good afternoon Wolverines. I got my work itinerary for month of October. Looks like I will be gone most of the month.
1 day in Phoenix, 1 day Riverside, CA, 1 day Sacramento.
1 day New Jersey, 1 day Baltimore, 1 day Greensboro.
1 day Indianaplois, 1 day Arkansas, 1 day ATL.
Last stop Tampa, Mississippi, and Houston.
Hope everyone is having a good day so far.

[Wacoso]

Good afternoon Wolverines. I got my work itinerary for month of October. Looks like I will be gone most of the month.
1 day in Phoenix, 1 day Riverside, CA, 1 day Sacramento.
1 day New Jersey, 1 day Baltimore, 1 day Greensboro.
1 day Indianaplois, 1 day Arkansas, 1 day ATL.
Last stop Tampa, Mississippi, and Houston.
Hope everyone is having a good day so far.

Phoenix - yep, pretty much no fun
Riverside - meh
Sacramento - trash
New Jersey - :cursing:
Baltimore - :cursing::cursing:
Greensboro - Nice country
Indianapolis - nothing to do
Arkansas - you raise the IQ entering
ATL - plenty to do
Tampa - Catch a Ray's game
Mississippi - You bring in 26 teeth to make it 28 for the state
Houston - Closer to heaven

[BaylorBabe]

Just made myself Biscuits, Sausage, & scrambled eggs. Strawberry Fig Jelly. Nothing like a late breakfast before the beer starts rolling.


Strawberry fig jelly! Is that like strawberry fig newtons? because those are yummy :)

[HappyRebel]

Strawberry fig jelly! Is that like strawberry fig newtons? because those are yummy :)
My Grandma (Nonnie), used to make fig jelly and put strawberry jello mix in it...best tasting jelly I have ever had...Yummy..is correct..

[BaylorBabe]

Sorry about that Cheif, that really stinks!

At Cory's old apartment there was a certain few parking spaces that didn't get covered by the security videos and the cars parked there would often get broken into. His truck was victim a couple of times before he figured it out - anyway one time they went through this HUGE book of CDs he had laying in the car (200+ at least) and took all the rap, and left all the country. Apparently they had plenty of time on their hands :lol:

[HappyRebel]

Sorry about that Cheif, that really stinks!

At Cory's old apartment there was a certain few parking spaces that didn't get covered by the security videos and the cars parked there would often get broken into. His truck was victim a couple of times before he figured it out - anyway one time they went through this HUGE book of CDs he had laying in the car (200+ at least) and took all the rap, and left all the country. Apparently they had plenty of time on their hands :lol:

Wow, I guess so....smarter too just take the whole book and trash the ones they didn't want....that is ok..maybe they will be easier too catch next time...

[ChipOC]

Professor Jay L. wants to be a girl!

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09082008/news/regionalnews/ye_she_va_128002.htm

[Greggor25]

Chief's really sorry to hear about your car. Some people in this world don't other people's property.

[ChipOC]

Chief's really sorry to hear about your car. Some people in this world don't morals or respect property.
How does one morals property?

[Wacoso]

Professor Jay L. wants to be a girl!

http://www.nypost.com/seven/09082008/news/regionalnews/ye_she_va_128002.htm

students:

Check the adam's apple on teach!
Man hands!

[HappyRebel]

students:

Check the adam's apple on teach!
Man hands!


I bet they had too do a double take when he walked into class...lol

[BearChick]

It's great that Pooky is learning to type at such an early age....:laugh:

If she would re-learn how to nap and sleep in her crib without screaming, that'd be fantastic.

I;m with you Wants. i'm doing it today.

My car was burgularized last night. Took the DVD player out after they busted the window. The glass guy says 2-4pm, maybe earlier but no promises.

Oh that sucks. I'm sorry, Chief.

Nah, not Coke. There was coke, there was crazy chemist concoction, and then there was Nein playing around and going "Oh, ****, you ****ed this up, Solan." Then there was 11.00 and some Baylor football BS.

Sounds about like Nein. He has some good phrases about bolts being on too tight too. Not as much BU football BS on brake repair, but lots of baby talk.

Agree TG on the violation and vulnerability feel. Usually some random crackhead.

Or Chip, at least that's what Wacoso told me.

Just had a BBQ pie at the store. Mmmmmm mmmmmmm!!!

Leftover taco pizza here. Baby is about to try zucchini for the first time.

Strawberry fig jelly! Is that like strawberry fig newtons? because those are yummy :)

OMG. Newtons rule.

Sorry about that Cheif, that really stinks!

At Cory's old apartment there was a certain few parking spaces that didn't get covered by the security videos and the cars parked there would often get broken into. His truck was victim a couple of times before he figured it out - anyway one time they went through this HUGE book of CDs he had laying in the car (200+ at least) and took all the rap, and left all the country. Apparently they had plenty of time on their hands :lol:

That's hilarious.

Okay, The Bad Napper is fussy and has made it clear she's tired of sitting on the couch. Later, friends.

[Greggor25]

We're getting some decent rain in Fort Worth.

[HappyRebel]

We're getting some decent rain in Fort Worth.


You seem to be everywhere.....?

[Greggor25]

You seem to be everywhere.....?

I am everywhere :)

[FIJIFan]

"There is no niche where he can hide out as a female without being in massive violation of Torah law, Torah ethics and Torah morality."

Since he went to school as a woman, and probably had to go into public to get there, I dont think "hiding out as a female" is the correct term.

[HappyRebel]

I am everywhere :)
I see that....:001_rolleyes:

[Chief'sbear]

Agree TG on the violation and vulnerability feel. Usually some random crackhead.

Not so much on the vulnerable thing. More angry and trigger-happy.

It was 4 guys in a Lexus SUV. Likely some HS punks.

[Volunteer]

Just made myself Biscuits, Sausage, & scrambled eggs. Strawberry Fig Jelly. Nothing like a late breakfast before the beer starts rolling.

Damn, that sounds good. Hope you had time to make a little gravy with that.

[HappyRebel]

Country gravy would have made it the perfect breakfast...

[Chief'sbear]

Sorry about that Cheif, that really stinks!

At Cory's old apartment there was a certain few parking spaces that didn't get covered by the security videos and the cars parked there would often get broken into. His truck was victim a couple of times before he figured it out - anyway one time they went through this HUGE book of CDs he had laying in the car (200+ at least) and took all the rap, and left all the country. Apparently they had plenty of time on their hands :lol:

Shocking that they would just sit there and go through them. Must have been someone in the complex.

I'm just glad I took my shotgun and dove hunting stuff out. I LOVE that shotgun. It was the last thing my dad bought me before he died, and I would have been P I S S E D if that would have gotten taken.

[Wacoso]

Shocking that they would just sit there and go through them. Must have been someone in the complex.

I'm just glad I took my shotgun and dove hunting stuff out. I LOVE that shotgun. It was the last thing my dad bought me before he died, and I would have been P I S S E D if that would have gotten taken.

That gun would show back up if you have it registered.

If it was some snatch and grab job, they should have left fingerprints on the car. I remember when I got broken into in Waco and the ***** left his marijuana leaf hat on my grill outside.

[HappyRebel]

Our paintball field got burglerized when we had one...took an expensive scuba compresser....

[Wacoso]

Our paintball field got burglerized when we had one...took an expensive scuba compresser....

They knew what they were looking for on that one. High capacity compressor to fill your paintgun tanks?

[HappyRebel]

They knew what they were looking for on that one. High capacity compressor to fill your paintgun tanks?

yep...we actually filled scuba tanks...and had fill stations attached to the scuba tanks...easier that way..

[ChipOC]

Anybody know the skinny on this?

KILLEEN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier shot to death his lieutenant during a confrontation at his off-base apartment Monday, then killed himself, police said.
The lieutenant and a staff sergeant went to the Army specialist's apartment, and a confrontation ensued. Killeen police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun, and they saw the specialist hit and then shoot the lieutenant as they arrived at the scene, Killeen police spokesman Carroll Smith said.
The officers returned fire, but the specialist shot himself in the head, Smith said. Police are still investigating what started the confrontation, she said.
Autopsies have been ordered on the lieutenant and the specialist. The staff sergeant was not injured.
The identities of the men and their unit were withheld pending notification of their families.
The unit is training currently and not scheduled to deploy for several months, said Maj. Jay Adams, a Fort Hood spokesman.
Killeen police are leading the investigation, but Fort Hood's criminal investigators are coordinating with them, Adams said.

Adams said it was too early to say whether there were any previous problems between the soldier and his superiors.

[HappyRebel]

Just what was on the news......

[Wacoso]

Anybody know the skinny on this?

KILLEEN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier shot to death his lieutenant during a confrontation at his off-base apartment Monday, then killed himself, police said.
The lieutenant and a staff sergeant went to the Army specialist's apartment, and a confrontation ensued. Killeen police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun, and they saw the specialist hit and then shoot the lieutenant as they arrived at the scene, Killeen police spokesman Carroll Smith said.
The officers returned fire, but the specialist shot himself in the head, Smith said. Police are still investigating what started the confrontation, she said.
Autopsies have been ordered on the lieutenant and the specialist. The staff sergeant was not injured.
The identities of the men and their unit were withheld pending notification of their families.
The unit is training currently and not scheduled to deploy for several months, said Maj. Jay Adams, a Fort Hood spokesman.
Killeen police are leading the investigation, but Fort Hood's criminal investigators are coordinating with them, Adams said.

Adams said it was too early to say whether there were any previous problems between the soldier and his superiors.

All speculation: Seems like he went AWOL, they went to confront him, then he went crazy.

[HappyRebel]

All speculation: Seems like he went AWOL, they went to confront him, then he went crazy.
Yep that is what I heard..too.....so sad...

[Bexar Fan]

Chief's really sorry to hear about your car. Some people in this world don't other people's property.

I am everywhere :)
Uh....you don't seem to have been present when you edited the first quote. ;)

Anybody know the skinny on this?

KILLEEN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier shot to death his lieutenant during a confrontation at his off-base apartment Monday, then killed himself, police said.
The lieutenant and a staff sergeant went to the Army specialist's apartment, and a confrontation ensued. Killeen police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun, and they saw the specialist hit and then shoot the lieutenant as they arrived at the scene, Killeen police spokesman Carroll Smith said.
The officers returned fire, but the specialist shot himself in the head, Smith said. Police are still investigating what started the confrontation, she said.
Autopsies have been ordered on the lieutenant and the specialist. The staff sergeant was not injured.
The identities of the men and their unit were withheld pending notification of their families.
The unit is training currently and not scheduled to deploy for several months, said Maj. Jay Adams, a Fort Hood spokesman.
Killeen police are leading the investigation, but Fort Hood's criminal investigators are coordinating with them, Adams said.

Adams said it was too early to say whether there were any previous problems between the soldier and his superiors.
That is an awful lot of "____ said", he said.

[Texas Golfer]

Anybody know the skinny on this?

KILLEEN, Texas — A Fort Hood soldier shot to death his lieutenant during a confrontation at his off-base apartment Monday, then killed himself, police said.
The lieutenant and a staff sergeant went to the Army specialist's apartment, and a confrontation ensued. Killeen police officers responded to a call of a man with a gun, and they saw the specialist hit and then shoot the lieutenant as they arrived at the scene, Killeen police spokesman Carroll Smith said.
The officers returned fire, but the specialist shot himself in the head, Smith said. Police are still investigating what started the confrontation, she said.
Autopsies have been ordered on the lieutenant and the specialist. The staff sergeant was not injured.
The identities of the men and their unit were withheld pending notification of their families.
The unit is training currently and not scheduled to deploy for several months, said Maj. Jay Adams, a Fort Hood spokesman.
Killeen police are leading the investigation, but Fort Hood's criminal investigators are coordinating with them, Adams said.
Adams said it was too early to say whether there were any previous problems between the soldier and his superiors.

All speculation: Seems like he went AWOL, they went to confront him, then he went crazy.

Yep that is what I heard..too.....so sad...



The lieutenant and sergeant went to the specialist to retrieve stolen government property that the specialist had in his possession. The specialist, apparently, didn't want to return it.

[Wacoso]

The lieutenant and sergeant went to the specialist to retrieve stolen government property that the specialist had in his possession. The specialist, apparently, didn't want to return it.

Senseless.

[HappyRebel]

Wow...I guess TG has the connections..you go boy...how was lunch...?

[LIQRinPU]

Great lunch. Best burger with jalapenos I have had in several days/

Oh. You might not have been talking to me huh? Sorry. Carry on.

[HappyRebel]

Great lunch. Best burger with jalapenos I have had in several days.

Oh. You might not have been talking to me huh? Sorry. Carry on.


The burger was great.....thanks for the delivery...

[Texas Golfer]

All speculation: Seems like he went AWOL, they went to confront him, then he went crazy.

Wow...I guess TG has the connections..you go boy...how was lunch...?

I try to stay in the loop with the soldiers.

Lunch was good but way too short in duration.

[DONNIE D]

My sisters Strawberry Fig Jelly is just like Nonnas.

[DONNIE D]

Two Little Boys

After a hardy rainstorm filled all the potholes in the streets and alleys,
a young mother watched her two little boys playing in the puddle through her kitchen window.
The older of the two, a five year old lad, grabbed his sibling by the back of his head and shoved his face into the water hole.
As the boy recovered and stood l aughing and dripping, the mother runs to the yard in a panic. Why on earth did you do that to your little brother she asks as she shook the older boy in anger.
We were just playing 'church' mommy he said, I was just baptizing him.....in the name of the Father, the Son and in...the hole-he-goes.'

[DONNIE D]

Damn, that sounds good. Hope you had time to make a little gravy with that.I've got a mix from your ol neck of the woods. It's really good, but this morning, I was going with the Jelly instead. :)

[FIJIFan]

WHAT???? No posts in over an hour? I am so confused!

[HappyRebel]

WHAT???? No posts in over an hour? I am so confused!

Sorry, I was slumming at the other board....lol

[Bexar Fan]

WHAT???? No posts in over an hour? I am so confused!
You need our collective guidance?

[HappyRebel]

BexarFan, your guidance is always welcomed....

[FIJIFan]

You need our collective guidance?

No, just the collective BS'ing so I dont go stir crazy at work! :001_tt2:

[HappyRebel]

No, just the collective BS'ing so I dont go stir crazy at work! :001_tt2:

Hey, I saw you slumming too....:001_tt2:

[Bexar Fan]

Hey Biggie.......the call is for you!

[HappyRebel]

can't wait to check back later and see how many neg reps I got...

[Bexar Fan]

Fiji, when do you think you will be able to come to Waco for a game?

[HappyRebel]

No, just the collective BS'ing so I dont go stir crazy at work! :001_tt2:

Hey Biggie.......the call is for you!

BSing...Bigshot...I see the connection...J/K Biggy

[FIJIFan]

Hey, I saw you slumming too....:001_tt2:

I prefer to call it "associating with those less fortunate than I."

But yea, I was totally slumming.

[FIJIFan]

Fiji, when do you think you will be able to come to Waco for a game?

I am hoping one of the 2 games in october...and then again in November for at least one.

[HappyRebel]

I prefer to call it "associating with those less fortunate than I."
But yea, I was totally slumming.


LOL...yep...

[Greggor25]

All of you need to quit slacking at work. Get back to work immediately. <Supervisor voice>

[HappyRebel]

All of you need to quit slacking at work. Get back to work immediately. <Supervisor voice>
Haha..I am home now..but I am the supervisor...

[Bigshot628]

can't get enough BS

[Limnos]

can't get enough BS

That's what Giga said this weekend. ;)





Catch up with ya'll tonight.

[HappyRebel]

Bye Limnos

[nein51]

$0.60 can of coke could fix that. Did you replace the cable?I assure you it will not. There wasnt a need to replace the cable or even the end. Just need a good cleaning with the proper chemicals. All is well now.

Not so much on the vulnerable thing. More angry and trigger-happy.

It was 4 guys in a Lexus SUV. Likely some HS punks.
After my car was broken into the second time in Illinois I finally decided that I would leave a surprise. The third time the dog was in the garage (car in the driveway). Dog barks, I check the drive from upstairs, bunch of kids in a Camaro. I proceed downstairs, grab shotgun, open garage and unleash a 90lb Rottweiler. Hoodlum #1 is getting his *** torn up by my Rott, his "friends" try to drive away (nice friends, huh?), cant get traction and just spin tires in the ice while ex wife is on the phone to police.

When the cop showed up I am sitting on my front porch in a black hooded sweatshirt sporting a shotgun with the Rott at my side. I promise you would have thought this was the ghetto. Cop asks me to kindly put the gun down and back away from it, which I do. I explain everything told him what he was looking for and a license plate number. He chuckled and said, "Well, with a dog that size, I bet the chunk out of his *** is enough to make sure that doesnt happen again. If not, I bet peeing his pants when he heard the shotgun rack is."

Oddly, no one EVER tried to break in to the car again, I even started leaving the doors unlocked! As a random aside, it was a POS RX7 convertible that I owned for 2 years, it was broken into FOUR **** TIMES in 2 differents states and 3 different cities.
All of you need to quit slacking at work. Get back to work immediately. <Supervisor voice>
No more work, please.

[FIJIFan]

After my car was broken into the second time in Ilinois--
his "friends" try to drive away (nice friends, huh?), cant get traction and just spin tires in the ice--
When the cop showed up I am sitting on my front porch in a black hooded sweatshirt--

You couldnt have put some pants on at least? From your post it sounds like it was cold! ;)

[HappyRebel]

You couldnt have put some pants on at least? From your post it sounds like it was cold! ;)
:thumbup:that is too funny...

[Wacoso]

You couldnt have put some pants on at least? From your post it sounds like it was cold! ;)

Shrinkage?

[HappyRebel]

Shrinkage?
Omg..they do that....? lol..sorry...Seinfeld flashback..

[BaylorBabe]

I prefer to call it "associating with those less fortunate than I."

But yea, I was totally slumming.

:lol: I'm not smug, I'm just better than you.

[Limnos]

GA- if you see this America's Got Talent is on. I think your dad's friend might be on tonight.

[FIJIFan]

Shrinkage?

Well, I wasnt gonna go THERE, but since you mentioned it...

[Greggor25]

Boo Yah.

[nein51]

You couldnt have put some pants on at least? From your post it sounds like it was cold! ;)
Shorts and it was freezing.
Well, I wasnt gonna go THERE, but since you mentioned it...
Eeeeeek, are we going there?

Man, I miss that dog.

[Grace Anne]

GA- if you see this America's Got Talent is on. I think your dad's friend might be on tonight.
Thanks! I've got it on the dvr while I'm sitting outside enjoying this fine evening.

[Limnos]

Thanks! I've got it on the dvr while I'm sitting outside enjoying this fine evening.

I need to install a 55" HD outside. Right now I have to settle for the one inside and coooold beer.

[Grace Anne]

I need to install a 55" HD outside. Right now I have to settle for the one inside and coooold beer.

Well, you do that and we'll come over to watch TV at your house. I'll bring the chenin blanc.

[golsalax]

Just a quick hi and see y'all later greeting.

Do definitely look forward to Wednesday coming.

Sure glad the weather is cooler right now. :thumbup:

Enjoy this fine evening.

[FIJIFan]

Eeeeeek, are we going there?

we? Why, you got a mouse in your pocket?:rolleyes:

[HappyRebel]

Just a quick hi and see y'all later greeting.
Do definitely look forward to Wednesday coming.
Sure glad the weather is cooler right now. :thumbup:
Enjoy this fine evening.

Gofer..how are you....I miss talking too you...

[wantsBU2win]

Limnos, you do that and I'll be over to watch TV too. That and drink you beer ;)

[FIJIFan]

I think my cables are long enough to move the 56" HD in front of the patio door and windows...does that count?

[HappyRebel]

Well good night Wolverines..I hope you guys have a safe night...sleep well...

[Limnos]

Well, you do that and we'll come over to watch TV at your house. I'll bring the chenin blanc.
Is that a new micro-brew? ;)
Limnos, you do that and I'll be over to watch TV too. That and drink you beer ;)
You'd be most welcome sir.
I think my cables are long enough to move the 56" HD in front of the patio door and windows...does that count?
I love the ability to adapt. Well done.
Well good night Wolverines..I hope you guys have a safe night...sleep well...
Nite HR!

[Wacoso]

Limnos, you do that and I'll be over to watch TV too. That and drink you beer ;)

You calling Limnos beer and you want to drink him?

[golsalax]

Well good night Wolverines..I hope you guys have a safe night...sleep well...

Good night, HR. You sleep well, too.

[golsalax]

Hey...

I was looking up at the moon and noticed a white speck which is a little bit to the far right side. Would that be a planet? I knew it can not be Mars; it is also not Venus.

Just asking cuz I am sure some of y'all know what it is.

[Limnos]

You calling Limnos beer and you want to drink him?

You never complained. ;)

[Limnos]

Hey...

I was looking up at the moon and noticed a white speck which is a little bit to the far right side. Would that be a planet? I knew it can not be Mars; it is also not Venus.

Just asking cuz I am sure some of y'all know what it is.

Howdy gofer!

I'm not exactly sure, but you can try this site and it will make a map of the sky from any vantage point in the world. Waco has default settings for both lat/long and azimuth. Good luck.

http://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/

[wantsBU2win]

You'd be most welcome sir.


well thank you. I'll take you up on that.

[FIJIFan]

can't wait to check back later and see how many neg reps I got...

I am so mad my blood is boiling.

I made a comment on the Starbucks Closes thread on FFA. This was my post:

The thing lacking on this map is showing which store is closing...the one IN the shopping center, or the one in the Tom Thumb in the SAME shopping center! I may not know where to get my $9 cup of black due to this lack of information. Someone better tell Starbucks quick, they may lose business!

Somebody not only neg red'd me, but in the comment they said **** you.
Now, I am not one to get all high and mighty, but I do my best to not go crazy personal on the poster, no matter how crazy the poster may go. Also, I LEAVE MY NAME. I am an adult. If I want to tell you to **** off I will, and I will make sure you know I was the one that said it.

I sent a PM to CeasarScott asking if he could tell me who left it. If he wont tell them, I asked for him to pass this message along from me:

"I am grown up enough to sign my name to ANY rep I give. If you have a problem with me making a smart-aleck post about Starbucks that's fine, but there is really no reason to get personal about it."

I know I shouldnt be mad cause of the childish crap that happens over there, and I know this is one of the many reasons that this site was created (and why I sponsor this one and not the other). But this is crap. Pure and simple.

[/soapbox]

I hope everyone has a good evening! A good L&O SVU is on, I am going to watch that!

[Limnos]

I think gofer may be lost in the Waco skies.



Andrew Zimmern is on right now. The bald guy who will eat anything. I am watching him eat on TravelHD.

[golsalax]

I think gofer may be lost in the Waco skies.

Yeah, I'm lost in the Waco skies. It is quite cloudy outside.

[Bigshot628]

I am so **** ****ed my blood is boiling.

I made a comment on the Starbucks Closes thread on FFA. This was my post:



Somebody not only neg red'd me, but in the comment they said **** you.
Now, I am not one to get all high and mighty, but I do my best to not go crazy personal on the poster, no matter how crazy the poster may go. Also, I LEAVE MY NAME. I am an adult. If I want to tell you to **** off I will, and I will make sure you know I was the one that said it.

I sent a PM to CeasarScott asking if he could tell me who left it. If he wont tell them, I asked for him to pass this message along from me:

"I am grown up enough to sign my name to ANY rep I give. If you have a problem with me making a smart-aleck post about Starbucks that's fine, but there is really no reason to get personal about it."

I know I shouldnt be ****ed cause of the childish crap that happens over there, and I know this is one of the many reasons that this site was created (and why I sponsor this one and not the other). But this is crap. Pure and simple.

[/soapbox]

I hope everyone has a good evening! A good L&O SVU is on, I am going to watch that!

your mad cause someone neg repped you?

[FIJIFan]

your mad cause someone neg repped you?

No, I am mad cause of the comment they made. It was completely uncalled for, and one of the reasons that Jetskibear should have been banned a long long time ago.

[atxtraveler]

All, Please do watch the profanity, even if it is just by contracting other words.

[FIJIFan]

All, Please do watch the profanity, even if it is just by contracting other words.

Sorry. :closedeyes:

I have edited the majority out.

[atxtraveler]

Its no big deal, as mentioned before in several cases, we do want to make this site safe for all public visitors... even figments of certain people's imaginations.

[wantsBU2win]

I think gofer may be lost in the Waco skies.



Andrew Zimmern is on right now. The bald guy who will eat anything. I am watching him eat on TravelHD.

Did you say TravelHD? I don't know if the Travel Channel is worthy of HD. And we all know the Weather Channel is :001_tt2:

All, Please do watch the profanity, even if it is just by contracting other words.

This is what I like about our site. Thank you.

[Grace Anne]

I think my cables are long enough to move the 56" HD in front of the patio door and windows...does that count?

Down in the trailerhood....

[Wacoso]

Did you say TravelHD? I don't know if the Travel Channel is worthy of HD. And we all know the Weather Channel is :001_tt2:

Travel Channel goes places and is much much better than TWC. Anthony Bourdain makes the Travel Channel worthy of HD. Samantha Brown as well. Then you have all the shows on resorts we like to travel to and sights we like to see.

[Limnos]

OK Wants...Sharon Resultan. Hot or Not?

[Texas Golfer]

Its no big deal, as mentioned before in several cases, we do want to make this site safe for all public visitors... even figments of certain people's imaginations.

Yeah, I only said the word "stupid" and got reprimanded for it. :D

There really is no reason to get that angry even though it's sometimes difficult.

[Greggor25]

Good evening Wolverines. How is everybody doing tonight?

[BearChick]

If only Atx didn't have hair and still lived down under...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26624883/

[Greggor25]

BC How is weather where you guys are?

[BearChick]

Fine. For now. Going to suck later this week.

The mayor did issue a voluntary evacuation for the West End today. That makes it look more likely that I'm going to my parents' house with the baby Friday. Although we're behind the very end of the Seawall, our water supply is tied to the West End's. If it floods down there (and anything beyond a 3 ft storm surge will cause a flood) they'll likely shut off the water supply to keep it from being overrun. That will shut off our water supply and I don't want to be in a house with an infant and no water.

I'll make the determination about whether or not I take the irreplaceable things with me probably Thursday, depending on how the track is looking. The hurricane is so all over the place that I think everyone's pretty much baffled as to where it's actually going to go.

MSNBC has a story up tonight that talks about Galveston. It said that if a Category 3 goes straight into Galveston and heads up the Houston Ship Channel, the effects will be more disastrous than Katrina. It also quoted the head of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Fund--who everyone down here has to get their windstorm insurance from (for example, Allstate covers windstorm for us through 9/22, after that I have to sign a waiver to renew and then go to TWIC for windstorm coverage and FEMA for flood coverage)--TWIC said their exposure in Galveston County alone was more than $18 BILLION. Yeah, you read that right...$18 Billion.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26628436/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26628436/)

What will be really ugly is if it shifts and they need to evacuate down here, since they don't really have any good idea where it's going right now. There will be so little time to get out that it will be a huge mess, I fear.

I think about all this, and then I think about the folks living in Galveston on September 8, 1900. One hundred and eight years ago yesterday, people woke up and just went about their day. The wind was blowing and the gulf was choppy, but they never knew what was coming until it got here, and of course by then it was too late. In a weird way, we have all this technology, and we know it's coming, so we can sit here and hypothesize, but for this particular storm, we don't know WHERE it's coming. At any rate, the anniversary of the 1900 storm is always kind of somber to me. Perhaps it's because I'm a BOI.

[Wacoso]

The wreaths were on all the markers. Pretty somber to drive past it all as well.

[Greggor25]

Fine. For now. Going to suck later this week.

The mayor did issue a voluntary evacuation for the West End today. That makes it look more likely that I'm going to my parents' house with the baby Friday. Although we're behind the very end of the Seawall, our water supply is tied to the West End's. If it floods down there (and anything beyond a 3 ft storm surge will cause a flood) they'll likely shut off the water supply to keep it from being overrun. That will shut off our water supply and I don't want to be in a house with an infant and no water.

I'll make the determination about whether or not I take the irreplaceable things with me probably Thursday, depending on how the track is looking. The hurricane is so all over the place that I think everyone's pretty much baffled as to where it's actually going to go.

MSNBC has a story up tonight that talks about Galveston. It said that if a Category 3 goes straight into Galveston and heads up the Houston Ship Channel, the effects will be more disastrous than Katrina. It also quoted the head of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Fund--who everyone down here has to get their windstorm insurance from (for example, Allstate covers windstorm for us through 9/22, after that I have to sign a waiver to renew and then go to TWIC for windstorm coverage and FEMA for flood coverage)--TWIC said their exposure in Galveston County alone was more than $18 BILLION. Yeah, you read that right...$18 Billion.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26628436/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26628436/)

What will be really ugly is if it shifts and they need to evacuate down here, since they don't really have any good idea where it's going right now. There will be so little time to get out that it will be a huge mess, I fear.

I think about all this, and then I think about the folks living in Galveston on September 8, 1900. One hundred and eight years ago yesterday, people woke up and just went about their day. The wind was blowing and the gulf was choppy, but they never knew what was coming until it got here, and of course by then it was too late. In a weird way, we have all this technology, and we know it's coming, so we can sit here and hypothesize, but for this particular storm, we don't know WHERE it's coming. At any rate, the anniversary of the 1900 storm is always kind of somber to me. Perhaps it's because I'm a BOI.


Stay safe. We will all continue to pray for you and your family. Keep us posted.