ImTripN2

IMTRIPN was the license plate on my old VW Bus.

Oh the ridicule and grief poor William Seward received when he proposed buying Alaska for 7.6 million dollars (126 mil today)...How'd that work out? Google 'Seward's Folly'. Besides, with climate change and all those poor snowmen won't last a week.

Personally, I would love to take you up on that little bit of speculation, but DT has always said he has never drank alcohol or smoked in his life. A quick search gave me this: Donald Trump has publicly stated that he has never consumed alcohol. His decision to abstain from alcohol was influenced by the tragic death of his older brother, Fred Trump Jr., who struggled with alcoholism. Trump has often mentioned that he wanted to avoid the same fate as his brother and has never had a drink in his life. As for smoking cigars, Trump has also claimed that he has never smoked. Despite the existence of cigars branded with his name, such as the "Trump Presidential 47" cigars, these are more of a marketing effort rather than a reflection of his personal habits.

And where do you guys get your infomation from, internet headlines? Like the door that flew off? You know, the one was removed and replaced by the Spirit Airlines mechanics prior to the incident? If it's Boeing, I ain't going!! What bullshit. For 20 years I lived a stones throw from the Everett WA production facility and have dozens of friends and aquaintences from Boeing, from mechanics to beancounters to flight test engineers. Their safety record is unmatched in the industry and you can check the link below to see results from the last few decades. Yes, the have labor troubles right now, what industry doesn't? But this BS about the 'corporate culture' is just that... BS. statsum.pdf

84 years old... he had a good life, and we had a lot of fun. RIP Phil. 💔

Only 5 ? I can think of 50! In Memory of Elizabeth Reed - Allman Bros, Live at the Filmore Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan Morning Dew - GD, Europe 72 This Ol' Cowboy - Marshall Tucker Band Riviera Paradise - Stevie Ray Vaughn

What could have been.... with proper governance it could have been a thriving, productive paradise on arguably the most fertile and beautiful island in the Caribean. 10 years ago, I spent 18 days on the Island and drove all over, from the PDR to Trinidad, and we saw one single piece of powered equipment, a backhoe. It was actually remarkable after passing dozens of Oxen dragging plows. A workers paradise indeed.

Oh honey, nooooo. You should hear what the rest of the states say about you guys from California. 😲

Nice, my old stomping grounds. Back in the 80s I used to live about 4 houses east on 9th. Assuming you've had an afternoon nap and are up for a short walk, (<2km) head south on the strand to the RB pier and go upstair at old Tony's for a great So Bay vibe... good food and drinks. Out of all the places in HellA, MB, HB and RB are the best!!

Ha! Truth be told, I haven't spent a dime on CCs for several months. I don't mind spending more coin on luxury items as long as they provide some value for the extra money but CCs are just priced way more that they are worth IMHO. 1750 usd for COROs!! 450 for Monte 4s ? Bullshit. Fortunately I have been buying for years, but when my humidor is empty that will be the end. There are plenty of NCs that agree with me, and of course the Desnudos are at the top of that list.

Good article, although the one word that was missing is Inflation. In an effort to anticipate future costs I recently took a close look at our family expenditures for the last 4 years. Having maintained pretty much the same lifestyle over this period I was a surprised to find that there has been a 20 – 30% increase in basic expenses in each of the last 4 years, so we’re spending approximately twice as much as we did in 2019. At that rate it won't be long before we face some hard choices, not only for us but our kids and grandkids will be affected as well. Fortunately, I am in position where I can still work as much or little as I like so it’s going to be a matter of choice, not necessity like anyone living on a fixed income.

I'm pretty sure that estimated ~ up to 600 billion USD a year in Intelectual Property theft isn't in the 'rules.' Nor is the 'game' played by coercion, unfair trade practices, and slave labor. Hating on the Chinese and their culture, no. Hating on the self serving politicians who sponsor state sanctioned acts or have sold out the public for their self serving interest, yes.

@ Ray That was a fun read, but....Poof!!! Bet it will be gone when the boys wake up on Monday! Make fun of the Kiwis all you want, but the Chinese?? Uh oh...