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BumSplodgeBrownPants

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I doing well. saw some folks I hadnt seen in a while and thinking of something good to eat or close to good!
Howsa by you😊

All cool here dude! Thanks. Just pondering what to do for dinner, it may be pizza. ✌🏼
I use to visit that site about everyday until recently it turned not so funny with arguments. I do miss going there tho to get a good laugh everyday. Sorry to hear it’s gone tho and folks couldn’t get along.
Hi SubG!

I asked on one of the new threads and the OP wanted it shut down, so it was.

I noticed the arguments of late, seems to be a few floating around the place. Ah well.

Hope you are all cool n groovy today too! ✌🏼
 

oldmaninbc

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420club
Howdy folks
Just got in ,had a coupla beers to see my buddy off .
He sold his house and heading upstate to be close to his kids and grand kids
I met him in 84 and was advised by my brother to go to his pizzeria.
I met him and had a slice and said "You and I will become friends"
And we did!
This boy smokes weed (he is 78 ) and I mean he smokes weed.
Got my new 2025 Crossing Guard patch. today
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My heart is just a pitter patter with excitement for you jokerman. It truly is a badge of respect.
 

SubGirl

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Premium user
420club
Isn't it great to no longer care whether there is a drug test?

I had to be careful during my professional career because not only was I subject to testing if I was acting stupid or involved in an industrial accident, I actually was tested every time I was promoted as well as when I got married and increased my life insurance.

It has now been 20 years and 15 days since I retired and gave a shit! View attachment 19132939
Yes it is great. I, like you was subjected to drug testing even if someone that worked under me made mistakes that I should have caught and documented properly with lessons learned included. I was very lucky and I too love the fact that I no longer have that worry. Prolly the best thing about retirement
 

SubGirl

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All cool here dude! Thanks. Just pondering what to do for dinner, it may be pizza. ✌🏼

Hi SubG!

I asked on one of the new threads and the OP wanted it shut down, so it was.

I noticed the arguments of late, seems to be a few floating around the place. Ah well.

Hope you are all cool n groovy today too! ✌🏼
I’m cool and groovy ✌️hope your day is going well
 

oldmaninbc

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420club
GROK: how do you tan cow hide
Answer
Tanning cow hide involves a series of steps to preserve the leather and make it usable for various applications. Here's a basic overview of how to tan cow hide using traditional methods:
Materials Needed:
  • Cow hide
  • Salt (non-iodized)
  • Water
  • Tanning agent (like bark from oak, hemlock, or willow, or commercial tanning chemicals like chromium sulfate for chrome tanning)
  • Lime or slaked lime for hair removal (in vegetable tanning)
  • Sharp knife or fleshing tool
  • Large drum or vat for soaking
  • Wooden boards or stretchers
Steps:
1. Preparation and Curing
  • Fleshing: Remove all flesh, fat, and membrane from the hide using a sharp knife or fleshing tool. This helps in preventing rot during the tanning process.
  • Salting: Lay the hide flat, flesh side up, and cover it with a heavy layer of salt. This helps in pulling out moisture, preserving the hide, and preventing bacterial growth. Let it sit for about 24 hours, then shake off the salt and reapply fresh salt for another 24 hours.
2. Soaking
  • Rinse off the salt and soak the hide in fresh water for several days, changing the water daily to remove all salt and blood. This rehydrates the hide if it has dried.
3. Dehairing (for Vegetable Tanning)
  • Liming: Soak the hide in a lime solution (1 gallon of water to 1 pound of lime) for about 7 to 10 days. This process helps in loosening the hair for removal. After this, wash the hide thoroughly to remove lime or it will affect the tanning process.
  • Hair Removal: Scrape off the hair and epidermis with a fleshing knife.
4. Tanning
  • Vegetable Tanning:
    • Prepare a tanning solution using ground bark or commercial tanning extracts. Soak the hide in this solution for several weeks, depending on the thickness of the hide and the strength of the solution. The hide will gradually turn from pink to a tan color as the tannins penetrate.
  • Chrome Tanning (faster but requires chemicals):
    • Use chrome tanning salts mixed in water. Soak the hide in this solution, which will tan the hide much faster, often in hours rather than weeks.
5. Neutralizing and Oiling
  • After tanning, remove the hide from the solution, wash it to remove excess tanning agents, then neutralize if necessary (especially in chrome tanning).
  • Apply fats or oils to the leather to make it supple.
6. Drying and Stretching
  • Stretch the hide on a frame or over a board to dry flat and evenly. Regularly adjust the tension to avoid wrinkles.
7. Finishing
  • Once dry, you can further treat the leather with conditioners, dyes, or finishes based on the intended use.
Notes:
  • Safety: Tanning chemicals can be hazardous; use gloves, goggles, and work in well-ventilated areas.
  • Environment: Tanning can be environmentally taxing due to the chemicals used, so consider the impact and disposal methods.
This is a simplified guide; professional tanning often involves more nuanced techniques and controls. If you're new to tanning, consider starting with smaller hides to practice before tackling a large cow hide.
I use to drive by a tanning factory, it stunk to high heaven, you could smell it from quite a distance.
 

Boo

Cabana’s bitch
Veteran
I get drug tested every three months at the pain management center. I don’t have a medical marijuana card and I test positive for it, but they gave me dronabinol which is synthetic marijuana after I had the cancer surgery. It helps promote appetite and decrease nausea, but it is synthetic marijuana… If I’m going to be taking anything that’s not prescribed to me. I need to do it a couple of months before the test, but I’ve never had that problem.
 

Countryboy

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jokerman

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Yes it is great. I, like you was subjected to drug testing even if someone that worked under me made mistakes that I should have caught and documented properly with lessons learned included. I was very lucky and I too love the fact that I no longer have that worry. Prolly the best thing about retirement
I was very lucky ,the guy I worked for was a pot head🙄
 

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