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    Peach tree blooming, perhaps Spring for N. CA?? woohoo!

    In my small backyard, our hardy 7 ish yr old tree grown from an errant peach pit, is coming back to life and maybe 4' 5 " tall :) Course here we'll usually get more rain in next few months, and I'm not complaining as the midwest and east coast still getting the winter "thing" :)
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    Update, he passed last pm 11:30 Step dad dying :(

    My step dad Bob Brown 78 passed away 11:30 last night, proud USMC and Army vet, peacefully, RIP and what great memories.....knew him since I was 13, him and my mom split like 16 yrs ago but we ALL remained really tight, mom was there, my 24 yr old girl, brother, sis in law, and his sis - he was...
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    Since I been recovering at home clothes missing???? Culprit found!!! :)

    Mr Spike dog is the culprit!!! If I don't put them in the hamper(sometimes gets left upstairs) and I'm on crutches, go up maybe 2-3 times a week with supervision(Yes I feel like I am 4 yrs old) Spike snags a sock or shirt and hides them in the small back yard!!!! That's it doggy police on the...
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    Step dad dying :( trying to talk to him as much as possible to cheer up

    Update - Passed away 11:30 last p.m. He has had an esophageal tumor for 4 ish years was benign, didnt want the surgery, came back cancerous months back now spread to liver, in a hospice/assisted living home, cranky as hell, 78 yrs old, 6' 2" and down to 140, boy it's hard to get him to say...
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    Swamp people rifles :)

    Boy they sure seem to all use Ruger 10/22's! Saw one jam tonight though, we love ours :) I imagine they don't use larger calibers so as to not ruin the gators???
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    So used Crown Vic for son (15) this summer???? Thoughts?Responsibilities?

    Great car, lotsa parts avail., safe, reliable and not too fast. Son is responsible, BUT busy with sports and high school, gets good grades, supposed to get a temp PT job at his moms co. this summer, I'll pay for the car, but insurance and maint up to him, problem is (I know what you guys...
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    Direct TV and ATT discod in 2 weeks, back to Astound thankfully

    Direct TV and ATT discod in 2 weeks, back to Astound thankfully!!! EVERY single billing stmt incorrect for months, not putting my time into that, same service but Astound will be faster due to fiber and same cost, had em before for 9 years , zero issues
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    good carpet shampooer machine to buy?

    Any hints on a good carpet shampooer machine to buy? Bissel? For dirt that gets tracked into house on carpet, occasional pet stains(old) Love the new Bissel vac! Carpet is low/medium height, something kinda light weight and easy to manuever
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    Just read and lost recipie for best broiled or pan fried steak, grrrr......

    Was saying get cast iron pan as hot as possible, open windows, sear for 3-4 mins a side. Two old buddies coming over tomorrow night, haven't seen one in 25 yrs. Not sure what kind of steaks we doing, buddy bringing over. Will have baked beans, potatoes, salad and apple pie too :)
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    My gosh, now I know why folks who DON'T live in CA. can afford fun stuff!

    Dayum, your car payment (if you have one) is more than the mortgage!! LA., TX, decent weather, people, no smog, fish/hunt/shoot on your property or nearby, less traffic, yada yada. I'm seriously thinking about relocating after son outta high school and in college in 2.75 years! Job dependant of...
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    Told I cant get rid of PMI til 34K more or 3 yrs on FHA loan?

    At 3.5% fixed 30 year, any other way around this?? Thanks again guys :)
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    Hmmm tax return, new Taurus 357, Glock 9 or 45 and a new tattoo???

    Had a Taurus years ago, either 4-6" bbl, have a Colt 45, like the Desert Eagle 45 and Glock 9 and 45 (shot Glocks loved em) 45 and 9 ammo getting pretty close in price, any hints guys? Oh the tat, kids giving me some ideas :) P.S. Cheaper than Dirt has some good prices, also a great nearby...
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    What other questions to ask workmans comp attorney? Busted up leg pretty bad 2 mos ag

    What other questions to ask workmans comp attorney? I've got: what other docs, settlement, lump sum? life medical, new doc, kids bennies, remove steel from leg, my co. bennies, stay w/ co.? new job? Co. still owes me 20 days vacation, keep paying child support (am getting checks from workmans...
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    Renting third unused bedroom out, tips?

    My buddy will be outta here end of month, we have a large community college .5 mile from here. Need responsible, quiet person. Will need to take out trash few times a week and some very small chores while I heal up. Shared large bathroom (son here on wknds over night) small entertainment center...
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    Best pads and shoes for a 1500 99 Yukon?

    Was thinking ceramic pads, but have had rotors warp on Camry, rotors have slight warp in them now so maybe get them turned if enough meat left, dont care about dust, just better stopping and longevity. Rear drum brakes need replacing too, but i know they don't get used much. Has 121K on it...
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    Have had a semi "roomie" for awhile, old/young friend fresh outta Army/Afghaniland

    Have had a semi "roomie" for awhile, old/young friend fresh outta Army/Afghaniland Talked bout him needing a place even before I got hurt at work, like 6 months ago, (our 3rd bdrm never used) to go back to refinery welding, he's 26 daddy to be, met him when he was 18 and all rest of us were all...
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    Hey so k I'm a bit bored healin at home but got a haircut at home!! whoop whoop!!!

    Oh sweet Jesus, being at least 2 months overdue , due to work accident, our barber lady, came to the house (only like 2 blocks from shop) and gave me the best flat top ever, even after a shower, poof, no combing, gel, nada, low maint baby!!!! :)
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    So 13 lb turkey thawed out on counter 24 hrs, 325 for 6 hrs, any other hints?

    pre marinated and brined, was frozen when girlfriend brought it over Thanksgiving, gonna do twice stuffed taters, gravy, stuffing, cranberries and apple pie, any other ideas guys???? :) Oh and just cuz, game and we love turkey :)
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    So glad my daughter here for 7 days!!! :)

    Re: So glad my daughter here for 7 days!!! :) and she left today after 7 great days,( I still get misty when she leaves and she's 24) saw my son's mom(my 2nd ex) and his step bros, like a mile away, had her girlfriend over last pm(they were up here scouting wedding sites for her summer wedding)...
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    So glad my daughter here for 7 days!!! :)

    From school break in S. CA. and a soon to be grad in May!!! She is so fun, what a blessing! Son 15 here as well all the time, playing games, cooking, movies, and just hanging out, she likes driving the Yukon too ;)
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