The Original O'l Farts Club.

[Unca Walt]

Someone once told me that by the end of your life you will be able to count your life long friends on one hand. That is true in my case. Like you OM all of my friends are out of my life, in nursing homes or have passed.
The family that I grew up with Mother, step father and brothers are all gone. I am the only one left except the younger generations.

My friends now are here. It is good for me to be here. Helps me get through the day.

This is so true.

It seems I have wound up in the woods in South Floriduh with my adorable life companion. I have had friends that were so close, I loved them. One way or another, they have all passed away.

My friends are now here. It is good for me to be here. It really helps me "get through the day" and a shitload more.

 

[Unca Walt]

I think (know) the 'problem' is folks divide themselves into opposing groups - R vs D instead of "Americans first" then political proclivities.

From my 'Independent' stance it's the D's that are fomenting destruction. I haven't seen the R's torching Teslas (or burning crosses in front yards), or telling people "If you see them you push back! You tell them they are not wanted here." Maxine Waters.

If you study history (and I have - though I hated it in school) you can clearly point to the D party as being the party of division.

Doober seems to be young? 30 something? He hasn't seen with the eyes of age what used to be (JFK) to where we are now. If you could research JFK's policies you'll discover he was for lower taxes (not higher). He wanted to end the Viet Nam war, not escalate it. He also wanted to end the Federal Reserve and 'secret societies'. Does that sound familiar? It should. We just voted for that to happen! Let's hope he's successful.

The D's are also the ones pushing Transgender nonsense (effectively destroying the fabric of a sane society). "What is a woman?" Oh, that's a 'feeling'. Wut? They're the ones pushing the AOC "Green New Deal"... I wonder where she got that idea from... Soros? That means electric cars and 15 minute cities. Oh wait... Tesla was the 'darling of the left' until he started exposing USAID fraud. Isn't that interesting...

You do realize that USAID was funding every wack-a-doodle leftist agenda on the planet (i.e., we were funding our own demise)? And by "planet" I mean we've been funding the WHOLE WORLD - good or bad - terrorists, or peace-nics to the tune of $36T in debt!! We're even funding Soros' stated goal of destroying the United States of which he's been reciprocating by destroying the United States!!

Note: Debt is slavery!

I'm pointing out the obvious and not taking sides here.

The R side wants fiscal accountability. Common sense. They want to wake up in the morning knowing society will also be what it was yesterday.

Any rationally-minded person would choose stability, not anarchy. They would also take the time to study history and learn how the bankers are running the show using debt, not some NGO. They were 'running the show' back in 1776! That's why the Founding Fathers created the Constitution! To circumvent what they witnessed in England! That's what one learns when following the history of money. It's the only way to learn history! FOLLOW THE MONEY!

So here we are at a teachable moment, only "the Doobs" has decided to check out because he's feelings got hurt by facts! I know where he is because I was there once myself until I started questioning the 'official' narrative. Now I see with the eyes of age!

The only regret I have is not waking up sooner because of all the 'old fogies' that passed through my life 40 years ago are dead and gone. I think about all the lessons I could have learned from their tutelage if I had only asked! The life experiences that died with them that may have enlightened my path. It's why folks like Unca are cherished here. He's a font of experiences. Lived more life than most of us here!

And so we go on in life fumbling through the dross of division when we really should be united as a family, as a nation.

Peace.

I read this whole post while nodding my head in total agreement. It is cogent, admirable, and then... I got to this line:

"It's why folks like Unca are cherished here. He's a font of experiences. Lived more life than most of us here!"

Out of the blue. Totally unexpected. You made this old sojer all chokey with that. Thank you, @Goldhedge.

 

[Unca Walt]

I wish we were neighbors subbie...

Hey! I wuz first with that wish.

 

[Unca Walt]

My Red Witch is a "control" in a series of treatments for detached retina in this hospital. She gets an update free treatment once a month for the rest of her life.

Because of this, we pay zerio. Moreover, they have given her a debit card that has $100 per monthly visit added to it.

The luxury Lincoln Uber -- with Driver Steve dressed in formal wear (TINS, folks -- black suit, bow tie) opening the doors for you) making sure you are comfortable, pointing out the stocks of water bottles and more...

...Also on the house. When I try to tip him $5, he demurs, and I say: "I doan givvashit, here!" We repeat the procedure when we come out of the hospital -- with him waiting.

That said, it is grueling. I had to sit for 7 and a half hours on an unpadded chair designed in Hell, with chrome-steel square tube arms. In a small room with the temperature at 66F. No TV. Just chairs.

(*snigger*) I am now so mizzable, my tongue is asleep and my teeth itch.

I just realized my above post does not explain what they do to her there: She gets this experimental treatment -- and it has improved the vision in her affected eye with each month's needlework. It is painless, but it is... S--L--O--W.

And accompanying husbands (I am the only one) are completely immaterial to the study, so no provision is made for them (not even a restroom!) <-- These are all code-locked for some abstruse reason.

 

[Unca Walt]

I’ve had dogs that I could give bones to. Just not these two. Maryjane has a funny stomach barfing on occasion when she eats too fast or after a run. Arlo doesn’t bother chewing his food and treats just inhales them.

There's two reasons Arlo "wolfs" down his nummies:

"While humans possess around 9,000 taste buds, dogs have far fewer, ranging between 1,700 and 2,000. These taste buds are located on the surface of the tongue, roof of the mouth, and the back of the throat."

The second is the instinct of a predator for the necessity to get the kill eaten quickly.

I read that dogs love peanut butter because it hits all their flavor high points.

 

[Unca Walt]

I lost my Photo Shop last time I had to replace my computer

Me too. Useless for anything more than cut-and-paste now.

 

[Unca Walt]

Cruisin on by, had some fruit for a late snack.
Got to finish a truck tomorrow. It’s been a bastard. It’s a porta potty shit sucker. The whole thing reeks like a music festival porta potty. So that makes it better. .

My bicycle is ready for its test run tomorrow. 85cc two stroke installed. I hope it goes slow enough. My speed days are over and I just want to putt around slow.

If it goes too fast, go back to 1916 and install a blip switch to control speed. That would help on any up-or-down hilly surface.

I really should try to sleep.

 

[big315smooth]

Nope but you need 30 rounds to protect yourself….2nd amendment

yup no such thing as to many round its called preparedness

 

[Gray Wolf]

Good morning seasoned brothers and sisters of renown!

Mostly clear with sprinkles today, starting at 47F and predicted to reach 78F.

Gym first thing this morning and then me and Miss Layla will be heading to Fernhill dog park to let the cleaning ladies have their way with the homestead.

 

[SubGirl]

There's two reasons Arlo "wolfs" down his nummies:

"While humans possess around 9,000 taste buds, dogs have far fewer, ranging between 1,700 and 2,000. These taste buds are located on the surface of the tongue, roof of the mouth, and the back of the throat."

The second is the instinct of a predator for the necessity to get the kill eaten quickly.

I read that dogs love peanut butter because it hits all their flavor high points.

They do love peanut butter.

 

[SubGirl]

I don't know. Will need to look into it. I just started grafting 3 years ago. So far I'm getting 80% to take.

That a cool hobby little.

 

[Gray Wolf]

They do love peanut butter.

Have you tried putting the peanut butter on the top of a cracker so that when they bite down it sticks to the roof of their mouth?

 

[SubGirl]

Have you tried putting the peanut butter on the top of a cracker so that when they bite down it sticks to the roof of their mouth?

I will purposely wipe some up there with my finger now and then but they don’t seem to like it much so I don’t do it often

 

[dogzter]

Put the training collars on the dogs yesterday and once again I am impressed with Bubbas intelligence.
He just fuckin knows that collars no bueno and at the lowest beep comes running........hasn't even felt the vibrations let alone the shock.

He was watching the herd of deer started to go and one beep instantly turned the charge.
DaBaby just wears hers cuz she likes yellow and she follows Bubba errywhere.

 

[Gray Wolf]

I will purposely wipe some up there with my finger now and then but they don’t seem to like it much so I don’t do it often

I only did it the one time with Heidi ho, but it was a hoot watching her trying to unstick the cracker with her tongue. After she got it loose and disposed of it, she was however, immediately ready for more.

I miss that pup! Our best dog ever!

 

[SubGirl]

Put the training collars on the dogs yesterday and once again I am impressed with Bubbas intelligence.
He just fuckin knows that collars no bueno and at the lowest beep comes running........hasn't even felt the vibrations let alone the shock.

He was watching the herd of deer started to go and one beep instantly turned the charge.
DaBaby just wears hers cuz she likes yellow and she follows Bubba errywhere.

I have one that just makes a beep or a buzz that does not stop my Arlo from barking hysterically at his friends when he sees them. It’s a friendly bark but he has a deep voice now and is scary to some and embarrassing to me usually as it seems I have no control of my dog when it happens. He is now over 60 pounds of muscle and strength and can pull me down without the prong collar I got him for our walks. His mind has not matured like his body tho and even with all the barking a giant teddy bear looking doodle is really not that intimidating, just embarrassing for me. I have resorted to bypassing those nice people, their friendly dogs and kids that Arlo is missing out on visiting as Maryjane gets all the love and pets from the walkers, their kids and pets and he does not for acting like an ass. I’m hoping he will eventually outgrow this behavior so we can walk up to them and say hello which is all he wants to do anyway.

 

[Gypsy Nirvana]

It's my birthday today - the Mrs cooked a cheese cake for me - but got the age wrong - and I said to her 'I'm 65 years old - not 46! - although I wouldn't mind being 46 again' - so she says - ' I thought that you were 64 - and got the numbers mixed up ' ROTFLMAO!

 

[SubGirl]

It's my birthday today - the Mrs cooked a cheese cake for me - but got the age wrong - and I said to her 'I'm 65 years old - not 46! - although I wouldn't mind being 46 again' - so she says - ' I thought that you were 64 - and got the numbers mixed up ' ROTFLMAO!
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Happy happy birthday Gypsy. I hope you have the best one ever

 

[Gray Wolf]

It's my birthday today - the Mrs cooked a cheese cake for me - but got the age wrong - and I said to her 'I'm 65 years old - not 46! - although I wouldn't mind being 46 again' - so she says - ' I thought that you were 64 - and got the numbers mixed up ' ROTFLMAO!
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Happy 65th brother!

 

[SubGirl]

I thought you were already 64 Gypsy and this was your 65th birthday.

edit, ok I just read it again. Happy 65th. Do you get extra benefits this year? I will be 65 in a few months and get Medicare but I don’t think yall have that…