I like this time at night on HBT

[sfgoat]

Well, got the old boys snipped today. Should have been easy but doc didn't numb the first one well enough and I pretty much felt everything. Gotta tell you, I've been shot a couple of times and I'd take a bullet any day before I want to feel that again.

But we are all good now and I'm still glad I got it done. Swmbo is babying me and serving me drinks for taking one for the team.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Well, got the old boys snipped today. Should have been easy but doc didn't numb the first one well enough and I pretty much felt everything. Gotta tell you, I've been shot a couple of times and I'd take a bullet any day before I want to feel that again.

But we are all good now and I'm still glad I got it done. Swmbo is babying me and serving me drinks for taking one for the team.

Ouch. Glad you hear all is now well. How did you get shot a couple times?

 

[hunter_le five]

Should have been easy but doc didn't numb the first one well enough and I pretty much felt everything.

My balls hurt just reading that sentence.

I am seriously uncomfortable right now.

 

[sfgoat]

Ouch. Glad you hear all is now well. How did you get shot a couple times?

Army. Various injuries through a few conflicts.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Army. Various injuries through a few conflicts.

Wow, sorry to hear too. Your description certainly makes me weary of the surgery. Sit lightly.

 

[sfgoat]

Wow, sorry to hear too. Your description certainly makes me weary of the surgery. Sit lightly.

Well my situation was rare and I wouldn't discourage anyone from doing it if kids aren't in your plans. Don't be sorry for my war wounds. I'm not. I volunteered to do what I did, nobody made me do it and I would do it again if they'd let me. I got paid to do a job and I knew the risk so there is no need to thank me for my service or be sorry for my injuries.

 

[Dan]

Hi Friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Mine was pretty good. I gotta admit I really missed my kids this year and made a promise to myself that not another Christmas will go by that I am not with my kids and their growing families'. It ain't much of a promise because I should just be there with them always.. ..

Enough of that.. I'm going to get myself depressed.

They have a heater wire that you can run under the tile which will warm the floor so that you can have warm feet in the winter. It is rather nice and pretty easy.

http://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/how-to-install-in-floor-heat/view-all



That... looks.. amazing. Friends and family are blessed that you thought of them. And will be enjoying the fruits of your labor.

DJ, the wire under the floor sounds pretty cool in cold climates. Some guys have heated throttle grips on their motorcycle handlebars, I used to carry a couple of hand warmers in my parka while in Antarctica. Neat ideas all of them. The HD training class will help you realize laying tile is an art and science; and you're a brewer. The two go hand in hand. Have fun - It's a blast and very fulfilling!

I'm a bit disappointed in my recent jam/marmalade venture. The strawberry jam is more of a spread. It hasn't thickened yet to the consistency of jam, more like ketchup. The marmalade is the same. Only saving grace with that one is the instructions said it could take 2-3 weeks to set, so jury is still out.

I care but don't care about the perfect set, because the flavor is better, fresher (even with frozen strawberries) than anything bought commercially. I still have hope the marmalade will set with another week or so, the strawberry? Not sure. Live, learn, make mistakes along the way, learn from them and correct. I'm human.

Merry Christmas all. One of our best in a while. I hope it was the same for all you fine folks. Santa brought ME (and the boys) an awesome RC truck. Most fun I have had with a Christmas gift in years. Headed out to mom and dad's in a bit. I smoked a pork butt to add to the feast. I didn't get it on till 11:00...cutting it close but it will be ready when we leave. Cheers.

Ishchiavo, Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm late saying but you know I'm sincere. Man, I remember when Santa brought me an RC truck, I mean my son an RC truck. It was awesome.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Sharon! ipe:

Browsing around our site, it seems as though the Christmas spirit has been misplaced tonight. Too much harshness. So I'll stay in this thread.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHbLIEaZl_Y

http://giphy.com/gifs/the-wizard-of-oz-jacknicholson-P8DQ6Bv5tDIti/fullscreen

Well, got the old boys snipped today. Should have been easy but doc didn't numb the first one well enough and I pretty much felt everything. Gotta tell you, I've been shot a couple of times and I'd take a bullet any day before I want to feel that again.

But we are all good now and I'm still glad I got it done. Swmbo is babying me and serving me drinks for taking one for the team.

Speedy recovery my friend..in the mean time, enjoy the babying!

Well my situation was rare and I wouldn't discourage anyone from doing it if kids aren't in your plans. Don't be sorry for my war wounds. I'm not. I volunteered to do what I did, nobody made me do it and I would do it again if they'd let me. I got paid to do a job and I knew the risk so there is no need to thank me for my service or be sorry for my injuries.

Well done! One of these days I'd like to smoke a cigar and drink a beer with you sfgoat.

 

[sfgoat]

Well done! One of these days I'd like to smoke a cigar and drink a beer with you sfgoat.

I would very much enjoy that Dan. You are a good friend.

 

[Dan]

I would very much enjoy that Dan. You are a good friend.

No worries brother. Life has a way of making things happen. Patience is key

 

[Dan]

So. Yesterday I cut some bamboo stalks. Long branches. Then I cut some Ironwood", An evergreen. Both have now been entwined by by the string of life.....or, cotton twine 😄

Anyway, this combo of evergreen and bamboo will adorn each side of our front door. Suppose to, in the early words of Ichiban Crane. God Bless This House.

 

[passedpawn]

So. Yesterday I cut some bamboo stalks. Long branches. Then I cut some Ironwood", An evergreen. Both have now been entwined by by the string of life.....or, cotton twine 😄

Anyway, this combo of evergreen and bamboo will adorn each side of our front door. Suppose to, in the early words of Ichiban Crane. God Bless This House.

I like cutting bamboo. Comes down easy, no mess. I've got a bunch of it behind my house. Man that stuff grows fast.

 

[passedpawn]

Good evening late night crew!

Slow evening here at casa Pawn. Wife and daughter went to see a play in Tampa, so me and da boys are hanging out at the house. 3rd glass of vanilla bourbon porter in front of me, chilling and getting ready to have fun.

I've been working half-days, getting started early and then quitting in the afternoon. My clients are all quiet, so I can get away with it. When January hits, it will be back to mayhem, so I'm enjoying the lull now.

@sfgoat, good job taking care of business. I remember having a very gay urologist looking eyeball-to-eyeball into my business and talking me out of a vasectomy. Without going into any more details, it was all very strange and a mistake.

For your late night soundtrack, The Four Freshman. If you're missing someone in your life during this holiday season, this song will resonate.

 

[Dan]

Sounds sweet Pappy. Cheers to you and to your family! Very merry and happy vibes to you Paps. This time of year and always!

Cheers Brother

Dan

 

[Dan]

The other day, my wife pointed out to me I don't have many close friends in my life. I suppose that's true, mostly. It's a true statement actually.

You ever watch the show Psych? (Sp?)

Two childhood friends grown up together and experiencing a life together. Close brothers really. Close enough to have disagreements and close enough to get over the disagreement.

Best friends. I'm jealous to be honest. Envious a better word

 

[Dan]

Ps. If you get s chance, watch The Flying Tigers. John Wayne.

Good show. It is an American story. Brotherhood. Some pretty girls.

Hollywood spin of course. And a John Wayne movie.

If you think I idolize John Wayne. You are correct.

 

[Dan]

I should post this on the hippy thread but this one gets more exposure.

http://youtu.be/HKx0tdlxMfY

 

[Dan]

Whoa! I guess I do fall subject to judging my fellow man.

I'd better go to bed now.

Goodnight

 

[Dan]

After Christmas dinner. Hale Koa
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[Dan]

Ok guys and gals. I'm, im. Lost. I gave up a really good job, turned down an even better one and moved to Hawaii. Since I've been here jobs are hard to find. Back in CA it wasn't much of a problem to find great jobs in around Naval aviation bases. Long story short. That luxury is not available here in hawaii

I have an opportunity where the VA will provide 13 months of training. All expenses paid.

I'm ,50 , nearly 51. I was pretty much at the pinnacle of my career and threw it away. I was if not arrogant; naive to think when I moved to Hawaii I could do as well. Believe me. I've thought about goingback to CA for a job

Hawaii, tough place to find work at what I did. Before. No market

I'm. Not dumb but my my math skills are are not great. I have recently Istarted an online math course.

Like I said, the VA will give me 13 months training. I just don't know what to do.

I'm kind of a Hands on person. I'm a good learner.

I really didn't expect to learn a new job skill at my age. I don't know what to do.

 

[CGVT]

Good morning Late Nighters

The other day, my wife pointed out to me I don't have many close friends in my life. I suppose that's true, mostly. It's a true statement actually.

You ever watch the show Psych? (Sp?)

Two childhood friends grown up together and experiencing a life together. Close brothers really. Close enough to have disagreements and close enough to get over the disagreement.

Best friends. I'm jealous to be honest. Envious a better word

I know the feeling, Dan. I think it has something to do with being career military. I lived in 12 different places during my thirty years. I have a lot of people that I would call friends. Mostly old shipmates, drinking buddies, and people who worked for me over the years. I only have a couple of real friends and I don't see them near as often as I would like.

Ok guys and gals. I'm, im. Lost. I gave up a really good job, turned down an even better one and moved to Hawaii. Since I've been here jobs are hard to find. Back in CA it wasn't much of a problem to find great jobs in around Naval aviation bases. Long story short. That luxury is not available here in hawaii

I have an opportunity where the VA will provide 13 months of training. All expenses paid.

I'm ,50 , nearly 51. I was pretty much at the pinnacle of my career and threw it away. I was if not arrogant; naive to think when I moved to Hawaii I could do as well. Believe me. I've thought about goingback to CA for a job

Hawaii, tough place to find work at what I did. Before. No market

I'm. Not dumb but my my math skills are are not great. I have recently Istarted an online math course.

Like I said, the VA will give me 13 months training. I just don't know what to do.

I'm kind of a Hands on person. I'm a good learner.

I really didn't expect to learn a new job skill at my age. I don't know what to do.

I don't have any advice for you, Dan. It was a tough transition for me, too. I was a Boatswain's Mate before I retired. I drove search and rescue boats for most of my career, then was Officer in Charge of a few Small Boat Stations, a small Coast Guard Cutter and ended my career as a Command Master Chief. I thought that I would be pretty well set up for post service employment, but in reality, I was a boat driver and a manager without a college degree. There isn't much call for boat drivers and my management experience, although extensive, doesn't translate very well to the civilian world. I'm a few years older than you and even though I don't feel old, age is a factor when being considered for jobs. I have a job managing a warehouse at a food bank. The pay isn't great and I spend way too much time at work, but I have a job. If I didn't have three kids to get through college, I'd drop out, and take my wife and move to the beach and live off of my retirement...

 

[DrunkleJon]

Ok guys and gals. I'm, im. Lost. I gave up a really good job, turned down an even better one and moved to Hawaii. Since I've been here jobs are hard to find. Back in CA it wasn't much of a problem to find great jobs in around Naval aviation bases. Long story short. That luxury is not available here in hawaii

I have an opportunity where the VA will provide 13 months of training. All expenses paid.

I'm ,50 , nearly 51. I was pretty much at the pinnacle of my career and threw it away. I was if not arrogant; naive to think when I moved to Hawaii I could do as well. Believe me. I've thought about goingback to CA for a job

Hawaii, tough place to find work at what I did. Before. No market

I'm. Not dumb but my my math skills are are not great. I have recently Istarted an online math course.

Like I said, the VA will give me 13 months training. I just don't know what to do.

I'm kind of a Hands on person. I'm a good learner.

I really didn't expect to learn a new job skill at my age. I don't know what to do.

Don't be disheartened Dan. It is tough to find a job when you are currently without one. For some odd reason it seems far easier to locate employment when you are already employed than when you aren't. Were I in your shoes, I would definitely take the VA up on their training. Any training is good training. It counts as experience and helps you get your foot in the door.

As for what kind of training to take, that is purely subjective. Do some homework. Find out what kinds of jobs are more readily available on the island. Of those think through what of those you are most in learning about, or feel that you would enjoy most. Look for training along those lines. Think of the whole thing as a chance to start over and see how things go.

As for last nights post, I am with you on the close friends thing. I am an highly social person but can definitely be reculsive. It all goes in waves, super social and busy for weeks to months at a time, followed by the equivalent in hanging back and keeping to myself. I have many aquaintances, but few people I feel comfortable stopping by to see if they are home to spend time with without too much advance planning. Most of them have moved out of state too so it makes it harder or are complete workaholics. I think thats one of the reasons I like brewing and smoking meats. They can be social, but can be equally fun solo. I think the key is to keep exposing yourself to opportunities to get out and meet new people. The beautiful thing is there are many avenues to doing so. I have joined in on such things as hiking groups and other meet-up type of groups. Sure some of the groups around are more centered to the just out of college crowd, but you never know when you will meet that kindred spirit (male or female, I am not necessarily talking lifemate) and it will not matter that you didnt grow up best friends and stick by each other through it all. Optimism and opportunity is all I am saying.


I find I tend to be more of an early morning poster here, though one mans early morning is anothers late night.

Cheers Dan and the rest of you late nighters. Happy New Years Eve to all, and may 2015 be a great year!

 

[sfgoat]

Well aside from a bit of tenderness and some stinging at the incision points I am feeling a lot better today. Thanks for keeping me company everyone.

 

[sfgoat]

The other day, my wife pointed out to me I don't have many close friends in my life. I suppose that's true, mostly. It's a true statement actually.

You ever watch the show Psych? (Sp?)

Two childhood friends grown up together and experiencing a life together. Close brothers really. Close enough to have disagreements and close enough to get over the disagreement.

Best friends. I'm jealous to be honest. Envious a better word

I am in this boat as well Dan. I am an extremely loyal friend but not very forgiving. So I tend to eject people from my life because they don't deserve my loyalty. Having a brotherhood with close friends would be a welcome thing to have but I probably never will at this point.

 

[ChefRex]

Happy new years and best wishes to all you!

 

[passedpawn]

Happy new years and best wishes to all you!

I second that!

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Happy New Year

 

[Dan]

Happy New Year Gents!

 

[CGVT]

Happy New Year, Late Nighters!

 

[LabRatBrewer]

My fermentation chamber (which only cools) is full. Brewing with our fine sponsor Cool Brewing Bag, but it is too cold! Never had this issue before.

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[LabRatBrewer]

The forecast was from Tuesday. We almost had snow! We rarely have slightly cool.