Well, I broke out the bike and went for a ride yesterday afternoon. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: Man did it ever feel good. ;D ;D ;D
Still a lot of sand here and there, but overall not too bad.
I wondered if you would. :wink:
I rode the bike to work today. First time riding to work since Dec. 4 last year. Gonna be real nice this afternoon. :biggrin:
Quote from: Mr442 on March 16, 2010, 09:53:03 AM
I rode the bike to work today. First time riding to work since Dec. 4 last year. Gonna be real nice this afternoon. :biggrin:
that is awesome!!! spring time is upon us... :yes:
^^
You know that's the kiss of death HH. There will be a blizzard heading your way shortly just because you said that. :biggrin:
:spooked: ..... I KNEW BETTER, TOO!... :spooked:
Rain/snow mix predicted for later next week, but that's no suprise, it's still March.
Going up to "da love shack" (my wifes apartment in Indy where she stays during the work week) and spend the night with her. It's been a while since I've went up and done that. I can hear the bad porno music playing in my head already. Chika waka waka, chika waka chik............................
Sooo, if I think that's romantic does that make me a pervert? :biggrin:
Why am I suddenly thinking of Barry White?
Baby...you're the first, the last, my everything....
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on March 17, 2010, 03:12:58 PM
Baby...you're the first, the last, my everything....
If I only had a nickel for everytime I heard that!!..... 8)
i would be five cents richer... :redface:
Hey! We could put our money together and buy........
Nothing b/c a nickle doesn't buy very much ;D You'd be getting the short end of that deal my friend. :redface:
Quote from: Sandy Eggo on March 17, 2010, 03:12:58 PM
Baby...you're the first, the last, my everything....
This is payback, right? For that Clapton earworm I gave you.
:biggrin:
I've had Barry White songs running through my head since Olias said that ;D
Well, I broke down and took the steel horse out for her first cruise of the year this morning. The weather could not have been nicer for a motorcycle ride, and my soul was in dire need of some freedom time.
The roads were not too bad considering the winter we have just been through, and I only had to utilize evasive actions a small handful of times to avoid gaping pot holes. The sand out there is pretty bad though, and I'll have to do a good wipe down this evening to make sure I clear it all off.
My journey took me up through Blackford County, then through Marion, and had I not exercised a little self control I bet I'd have found myself in Chicago before too much longer. ;D
I found the whole trip to be invigorating and therapeutic to say the least. . . I may take her out for a stretch tomorrow as well, just to burn out the storage tank of fuel and get some fresh gas into the tank. . . ;D Sure was a long hard winter. . .
As I made my way across Indiana 26 moving through Hartford City, why did Barry White start running through my head? :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 18, 2010, 02:23:44 PM
As I made my way across Indiana 26 moving through Hartford City, why did Barry White start running through my head? :biggrin:
:doh: :biggrin:
After spending the night in "da love shack," I headed towards work with good intentions of going in. Problem was, I was on the Goldwing. I stopped for a bathroom break, then made the decision to go ride all day. Went down to Bedford before I turned to the west, then back north to home. About 300 miles for the day, and like PH, I found it very invigorating and therapeutic.
Quote from: Mr442 on March 18, 2010, 08:19:16 PM
After spending the night in "da love shack," I headed towards work with good intentions of going in. Problem was, I was on the Goldwing. I stopped for a bathroom break, then made the decision to go ride all day. Went down to Bedford before I turned to the west, then back north to home. About 300 miles for the day, and like PH, I found it very invigorating and therapeutic.
:biggrin:
I only made about 250, but it could have easily been twice that. . . If I didn't have a pot roast in the crock pot it would have been. . . But tomorrow is another day. . . and we're having leftovers :icon_twisted: (And the last riding day for at least a week out this way. . . Rain, snow, cold all rolling in Saturday afternoon). . . :icon_evil:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 18, 2010, 10:22:32 PM
:biggrin:
I only made about 250, but it could have easily been twice that. . . If I didn't have a pot roast in the crock pot it would have been. . . But tomorrow is another day. . . and we're having leftovers :icon_twisted: (And the last riding day for at least a week out this way. . . Rain, snow, cold all rolling in Saturday afternoon). . . :icon_evil:
Hadn't heard that about the weather. The kids are heading back to Tn Sat so I hope it stays north so it won't be nasty for them going back.
Quote from: me on March 19, 2010, 12:58:26 AM
Hadn't heard that about the weather. The kids are heading back to Tn Sat so I hope it stays north so it won't be nasty for them going back.
They better leave early as opposed to later in the day. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on March 19, 2010, 11:23:45 AM
They better leave early as opposed to later in the day. . .
the report I just saw says it is supposed to be 56 degrees on sunday with a low of 39 and rain, but it does not seem to be very bad at all....not for this time of year.
They were saying rain snow mixture and possible freezing rain. . . I stopped listening to them though. . .
Now it's not supposed to rain 'til tomorrow.
And so I racked up another 350 miles this day! :smile:
We did a short 100 mile or so loop yesterday. Not what I would have liked to have done, but better than a stick in the eye. Co-pilot was not up to speed when the clouds and cold front moved in, so we cut it a little short.
Yeah, had I not been solo it would have been similar. I had to break out the leather mid ride, but found it very enjoyable to say the least. . . I need an oil change though. . . soon. . .
Got another 250 miles in today. Windy as hell out this way though, and I encountered several sustained winds that required me to compensate for them considerably.
I took a partial urban approach today though, doing the loop (465) around Indy in its entirety, before jumping off I 69 @ 96th street and making my way back north via secondary / rural roads. I stopped for a break at home then went on another short jaunt with by BIL north of Alex. It was his first ride of the season and we had to stop a couple of times to address some things trying to come off his bike, an older soft tail custom. We got the bugs worked out and it was smooth sailing from there.
LOT of sand still on the roads though, so watch yourself when riding two abreast. I stopped a couple of times and felt my foot slide on the sand along the shoulder side of the road. Good thing I was wearing heavy cleated riding boots. Had I been wearing something with a smoother bottom I'd have found myself doing some bike wrangling almost for sure! And there cruiser bikes ain't no fun to wrangle with! :spooked:
I rode to Terre Haute and back yesterday for my aunt's chemo treatment. I had hoped to get in a little more riding on the way back, but ran out of time. I know what you mean about the sand on the roads, it is terrible. And now the DOT folks are out sealing cracks with tar and copious ammounts of sand :rant: It is so dusty out, I thought were in the middle of August. But the good news is, NO SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :biggrin:
As of Friday evening, the wife and I are empty nesters! :biggrin: Son #2 bought a house and got moved in. Now we are free to enjoy all sorts of decadence without interruption. Barking and yelping are exra.
Quote from: Mr442 on April 04, 2010, 01:59:23 PM
As of Friday evening, the wife and I are empty nesters! :biggrin: Son #2 bought a house and got moved in. Now we are free to enjoy all sorts of decadence without interruption. Barking and yelping are exra.
:biggrin:
Quote from: Mr442 on April 04, 2010, 01:59:23 PM
As of Friday evening, the wife and I are empty nesters! :biggrin: Son #2 bought a house and got moved in. Now we are free to enjoy all sorts of decadence without interruption. Barking and yelping are exra.
:icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :icon_twisted: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Well, if the bastards don't change their minds and decide to keep me, I will be retired soon, with a large chuck of severance pay to boot. I will eventually do something to earn more money, but not until we have relocated closer to Indy. Been trying to do that for 3 years or more, and now it's finally gaining some momentum. Pension wise, going now or 5 years from now was not going to make much difference, so this is going to be a good deal.
I think I hear some Johnny Paycheck singing, "Take this job and shove it, I ain't workin here no more..." :smitten:
You better not try to stand in my way
As I'm walking out that door...
I'm glad this is turning out to be a good thing.
Quote from: Mr442 on May 18, 2010, 03:30:05 PM
Well, if the bastards don't change their minds and decide to keep me, I will be retired soon, with a large chuck of severance pay to boot. I will eventually do something to earn more money, but not until we have relocated closer to Indy. Been trying to do that for 3 years or more, and now it's finally gaining some momentum. Pension wise, going now or 5 years from now was not going to make much difference, so this is going to be a good deal.
I think I hear some Johnny Paycheck singing, "Take this job and shove it, I ain't workin here no more..." :smitten:
:biggrin:
Gonna give up the love nest for a more permanent structure? :biggrin:
I'm very happy for yah 442, and maybe if you move close enough we can hook up for a ride or two sometime! :smile:
(I love it when the good guys get to stick it to the man!) :yes:
Congrats on the good news 442!!
Congrats 442. :dance: :thumbsup:
What time does the party start? :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on May 18, 2010, 07:23:45 PM
What time does the party start? :biggrin:
Well, that's the only catch, there is no definite time set yet. All I was told was, "in a few months." It could be soon, it could be later. No matter, the light at the end is NOT a freight train.
Yes, "da love shack" will be going away after we get moved. Since it will just be the two of us, we will have a new love shack. Chicka waka, chicka waka boom :eek: We would like to be moved by the end of the year, but that is pretty optimistic. I am guessing next spring at best, as home sales in our area are a little on the slow side.
And yes PH, I am looking forward to burning up some asphalt with you after we get moved. We are looking at western Hamilton county, so we won't be far away.
Took a little ride on the Goldwing last Friday. I went 430 miles on a loop down to Santa Claus IN, over to IL Route 1, back north to Chrisman, IL, then east to Dana. I left a little after 7 AM, and returned home right at 5 PM. It was a good day to be out and about, but it did get a little warm by early afternoon. Then I met the wife in Terre Haute for dinner, adding another 70 miles, giving me a total for the day of 490 miles. Good thing I have unlimited mileage on the warranty, as this thing just begs to be ridden long and far. :smitten:
Quote from: Mr442 on June 01, 2010, 09:06:36 AM
Took a little ride on the Goldwing last Friday. I went 430 miles on a loop down to Santa Claus IN, over to IL Route 1, back north to Chrisman, IL, then east to Dana. I left a little after 7 AM, and returned home right at 5 PM. It was a good day to be out and about, but it did get a little warm by early afternoon. Then I met the wife in Terre Haute for dinner, adding another 70 miles, giving me a total for the day of 490 miles. Good thing I have unlimited mileage on the warranty, as this thing just begs to be ridden long and far. :smitten:
While I didn't get that many miles in, I did take a nice ride with a group of friends that took us up near Wabash and a nearby body of water. Instead we played on the water for a large portion of the day, and then road back. . . A bunch of them got fried though, but not me or my wife! :biggrin:
Quote from: Palehorse on June 01, 2010, 10:41:19 AM
While I didn't get that many miles in, I did take a nice ride with a group of friends that took us up near Wabash and a nearby body of water. Instead we played on the water for a large portion of the day, and then road back. . . A bunch of them got fried though, but not me or my wife! :biggrin:
Good for the two of you! :yes:
Make hay whilst the sun shines. ;D
If more men would stand up and be gentlemen, more women would sit down and be ladies. :wink:
That doesn't make sense :confused:
Beauty is the eye of the beholder...
All the girls look prettier at closing time.
:laugh: In the eighties you dress for the bathroom...
Betty White
Good weather for a few days. :smitten:
Yeah and I got some outside work to get done on the stall thanks to these storms! :rant:
:smile: Smile awhile, awhile you smile others smile and then... there's a host of smiles, just because you smiled.
I think both of you are going to get a reprieve from the looks of things and you will be able to get both yard work and saddle time in. :biggrin:
Quote from: LOsborne on June 14, 2010, 06:36:09 PM
All the girls look prettier at closing time.
How I know for a fact, that is true. It happened to me. :wink: :smile:
We went for a ride Saturday, in the car with the A/C on! It gets almost as good as mileage as the Goldwing, and with the heat and humidity, we were a lot more comfortable. Hated not riding, but by the end of the day we were in much better condition.
Father's Day was the 25th anniversary of the time I was run over on my bike and nearly lost my leg. . . and my life.
I kept the steel horse in the barn and my ass at home because of it. . .
Quote from: Palehorse on June 21, 2010, 09:19:54 PM
Father's Day was the 25th anniversary of the time I was run over on my bike and nearly lost my leg. . . and my life.
I kept the steel horse in the barn and my ass at home because of it. . .
:o :o :o :o :o
Ain't it the truth.
Lost some skin, a lot of dignity, and nearly all my faith in other drivers while trying to enjoy my pastime.
Got some good news yesterday. I had mentioned a while back that my job was going away, and I had decided to retire at that time. Well, they gave us dates yesterday. On August the 9th, I will officially be on re-allocation. I will have 90 days to find another position, or I am out the door with severance. Better yet, since I am where I am with years of service and all that. I can retire at that time and still get the full amount of severance pay, on top of my retirement. A win-win for me.
Yes, I have hit the Eli Lilly lottery!!!! :biggrin: They are going to give me 21 months of pay to retire with no reduction in any benefits. To keep from upsetting the apple cart, I will likely work until the 13th so I get a full check for that pay period. It will take about a month for the severance check to arrive, so I have to maintain everything until then. I'll get my first pension check on the 1st of September.
It's been a long 37+ years to get here, but then again it seems like yesterday that i walked in for the first time. Gonna miss some of the people, but not the ever increasing BS of corporte America.
Quote from: Mr442 on July 13, 2010, 08:29:13 AM
Got some good news yesterday. I had mentioned a while back that my job was going away, and I had decided to retire at that time. Well, they gave us dates yesterday. On August the 9th, I will officially be on re-allocation. I will have 90 days to find another position, or I am out the door with severance. Better yet, since I am where I am with years of service and all that. I can retire at that time and still get the full amount of severance pay, on top of my retirement. A win-win for me.
Yes, I have hit the Eli Lilly lottery!!!! :biggrin: They are going to give me 21 months of pay to retire with no reduction in any benefits. To keep from upsetting the apple cart, I will likely work until the 13th so I get a full check for that pay period. It will take about a month for the severance check to arrive, so I have to maintain everything until then. I'll get my first pension check on the 1st of September.
It's been a long 37+ years to get here, but then again it seems like yesterday that i walked in for the first time. Gonna miss some of the people, but not the ever increasing BS of corporte America.
That is awesome news 442!!....Congradulations!!!! :yes:
Congrats 442 I'm glad things worked out so well for you. :smile:
Plenty of lots available out my way. Build that new love nest out here! :biggrin:
Congrats and pass the tequila this way! 8)
Hey 442,
Congratulations on your retirement!!
Hope you find lots of very enjoyable "tasks" to keep you happy in your free time.
Thanks everyone, I am excited about this next phase of our lives.
I will be spending much time getting our house ready to list, but at least I will be able to start and finish large projects in a decent amount of time. I suspect this fall will find me very busy, as will this next month for that matter. We are looking forward to being together under one roof 7 days a week, instead of the weekends like the past couple years. Don't know where we will end up for certain, but the ease of her drive into Indy will factor in. We are looking from northern Hendricks County, to western Hamilton, then from Pendleton south to New Palestine. And of course all that depends if she is still downtown, or her job moves to Carmel. If it goes to Carmel, that will actually narrow our search area somewhat. No way in hell does she want to fight the I-69 mess. I-70 from the east, or I-65 and 74 from the northwest don't look too bad. There are other roads available, but we will evaluate those as we find homes that interest us. No subdivsions, I need some room to breathe, plus I need room for a good size shop to play with cars in. :smitten: Most likely it will all hinge on finding a house/property we like, more than the drive.
We did a test run last Sunday (optimal conditions) from the I-74/Lizton area to downtown Indy, then another from downtown to the old police barracks at Pendleton via I-70 and SR 9. The run out to Pendleton was longer, but the travel time was the same due to less city driving. I'm still leaning towards Pendleton, but she is more interested in the other areas. We will see.
If we can get our place unload... er I mean sold, to some suck... I mean buyer, in a decent amount of time, we would like to move by year end when the lease is up on da love shack.
I69 is not too bad anymore, I drive it everyday and for the most part it goes pretty smooth, unless there is an accident to deal with.
I70 is also pretty good....I do, on occasions take that route, it is pretty good until you get around the 465 mess..
Got me new replacement TV today, and it's about time. I bought a Vizio at Wally World in March. In June the picture went blank and stayed that way. I called Vizio, they sent someone out about a week later with two circuit boards, but that didn't fix it. A couple days later they tell me they are sending me a replacement "certified" TV. Another week goes by and I am told the TV has been shipped, to f'n California, so it can be shipped to Indiana :eek: Since I am at their mercy, I go along with it. Last week I get a call telling me the TV is here, and I need to schedule a delivery. I jump through those hoops only to find out another week will have to pass before it will be delivered. :rant:
Today I get the call I am waiting for, and go home to meet them. 30 minutes later I have a 42 inch screen WITH a picture. :smitten: We had been watching an 18 inch with a fuzzy picture all this time, and we both need new glasses too. Tonight will be good to see the actors and tell them apart.
:biggrin: 8)
I made the call to HR in Indy today, and have initiated the retirement process. :eek: A tad bit scary, but damned happy at the same time. :biggrin: August, Friday the 13th will my last one. :fireworks:
Congrats 442!!!!! :fireworks: :fireworks: :party2:
I wish I could retire! :yes:
Congrats 442!!! 8)
They calling you shorty at work yet? :biggrin:
Quote from: Mr442 on July 13, 2010, 08:29:13 AM
Got some good news yesterday. I had mentioned a while back that my job was going away, and I had decided to retire at that time. Well, they gave us dates yesterday. On August the 9th, I will officially be on re-allocation. I will have 90 days to find another position, or I am out the door with severance. Better yet, since I am where I am with years of service and all that. I can retire at that time and still get the full amount of severance pay, on top of my retirement. A win-win for me.
Yes, I have hit the Eli Lilly lottery!!!! :biggrin: They are going to give me 21 months of pay to retire with no reduction in any benefits. To keep from upsetting the apple cart, I will likely work until the 13th so I get a full check for that pay period. It will take about a month for the severance check to arrive, so I have to maintain everything until then. I'll get my first pension check on the 1st of September.
It's been a long 37+ years to get here, but then again it seems like yesterday that i walked in for the first time. Gonna miss some of the people, but not the ever increasing BS of corporte America.
I know how great it is to retire, for me it was 38 years. Good luck, you won't believe me when I say "You won't know how you had the time to go to work, there is always something you can do and not watch the damn clock.
But get all the cash out of them as you can. The last two week if worked, it was the Christmas shut down. I worked 14 day at double time and the guys took up a collection for my retirement and gave $680. I sure am glad, it was 3 months before I got my first retirement check. They claimed the lost the papers. Again good luck.
Quote from: Palehorse on July 26, 2010, 01:48:28 PM
I wish I could retire! :yes:
Congrats 442!!! 8)
They calling you shorty at work yet? :biggrin:
They have been calling me short timer recently.
Shorty!?!? Who told you about the cold water shower incident? :eek:
Quote from: Mr442 on July 27, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
They have been calling me short timer recently.
Shorty!?!? Who told you about the cold water shower incident? :eek:
lol, ;D
That makes me think of this sienfiedl episode... :biggrin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cUNNKzj_Nc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cUNNKzj_Nc)
Quote from: Mr442 on July 27, 2010, 08:55:57 AM
They have been calling me short timer recently.
Shorty!?!? Who told you about the cold water shower incident? :eek:
:food24: :rotfl: :food5:
Hey 442, they rankin' ya about goin' FIGMO yet?
Quote from: followsthewolf on July 27, 2010, 02:28:47 PM
Hey 442, they rankin' ya about goin' FIGMO yet?
Haven't heard that one, care to enlighten me?
FIGMO is an old military acronym.
When someone had received his/her orders to be transferred from one duty station to another, or was about to retire, or, for any other reason, was about to change the place where he/she worked, occasionally he/she would not work with quite the same zeal for accomplishing mission as he/she perhaps once was.
When questioned about this, one would usually reply, "F**k It, I Got My Orders"; hence, the "FIGMO" acronym.
;D Now that there's a blast from the past! :biggrin:
That's 'cuz it has been a while since I wore the uniform.
Naw. . .FIGMO is still active! :yes: :biggrin:
Quote from: followsthewolf on July 28, 2010, 11:24:58 AM
FIGMO is an old military acronym.
When someone had received his/her orders to be transferred from one duty station to another, or was about to retire, or, for any other reason, was about to change the place where he/she worked, occasionally he/she would not work with quite the same zeal for accomplishing mission as he/she perhaps once was.
When questioned about this, one would usually reply, "F**k It, I Got My Orders"; hence, the "FIGMO" acronym.
Well in that case, I've been FIGMO since mid May when I was first informed the job was going away. Didn't feel the need to wait on the official "orders" though. :wink:
Quote from: Mr442 on July 28, 2010, 08:05:16 PM
Well in that case, I've been FIGMO since mid May when I was first informed the job was going away. Didn't feel the need to wait on the official "orders" though. :wink:
Hell, once they tell yah you pretty much are clear to FIGMO at will! :yes: :biggrin:
Quote from: Mr442 on July 28, 2010, 08:05:16 PM
Well in that case, I've been FIGMO since mid May when I was first informed the job was going away. Didn't feel the need to wait on the official "orders" though. :wink:
Where did your job go. Outsourced overseas or Mexico?
Where did you come up with you name 442. Would it be from one of those good looking, fast Oldsmobile. I had 1957 J2 Oldsmoble. It came with three, two barrel carbs, about a 3/4 cam, oversize exaust and it came from the factory that way. Sure beat a lot of Chevys and Fords.
Quote from: The Troll on July 29, 2010, 12:19:11 PM
Where did your job go. Outsourced overseas or Mexico?
Where did you come up with you name 442. Would it be from one of those good looking, fast Oldsmobile. I had 1957 J2 Oldsmobile. It came with three, two barrel carbs, about a 3/4 cam, oversize exhaust and it came from the factory that way. Sure beat a lot of Chevys and Fords.
My job was just eliminated. I had been working as a compliance specialist for over 15 years, and apparently worked myself out of a job. Lilly is cutting back various support functions company wide, and mine was one of them. No big deal, as they have given me a very generous severance package as a parting gift to go along with my retirement. No reduction in benefits either. After 37 years with the company I was anxious to bail out, and the severance allows me to do it now. Waiting longer would serve no purpose other than to keep me here longer. Pay was pretty much topped out and the pension was not growing any larger for the most part, so staying longer just did not seem like a great idea, when I can take the extra money and run. This deal just moved me forward 5 years without aging.
The 4-4-2 thing? I've owned this 1970 since 1973. It's made quite a few passes through the Anderson Frisch's in my younger days. 455, 4 speed, as it should be. Once we get moved, I am going to start on the restoration. This picture was taken in 2007 at the Lansing Olds Homecoming show.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/mr442/Lansing2007001.jpg)
Quote from: Mr442 on July 29, 2010, 03:46:44 PM
I've owned this 1970 since 1973. It's made quite a few passes through the Anderson Frisch's in my younger days. 455, 4 speed, as it should be. Once we get moved, I am going to start on the restoration. This picture was taken in 2007 at the Lansing Olds Homecoming show.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/mr442/Lansing2007001.jpg)
Nice!
VERY nice!!!!!!
Quote from: Mr442 on July 29, 2010, 03:46:44 PM
My job was just eliminated. I had been working as a compliance specialist for over 15 years, and apparently worked myself out of a job. Lilly is cutting back various support functions company wide, and mine was one of them. No big deal, as they have given me a very generous severance package as a parting gift to go along with my retirement. No reduction in benefits either. After 37 years with the company I was anxious to bail out, and the severance allows me to do it now. Waiting longer would serve no purpose other than to keep me here longer. Pay was pretty much topped out and the pension was not growing any larger for the most part, so staying longer just did not seem like a great idea, when I can take the extra money and run. This deal just moved me forward 5 years without aging.
The 4-4-2 thing? I've owned this 1970 since 1973. It's made quite a few passes through the Anderson Frisch's in my younger days. 455, 4 speed, as it should be. Once we get moved, I am going to start on the restoration. This picture was taken in 2007 at the Lansing Olds Homecoming show.
(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t271/mr442/Lansing2007001.jpg)
I know about making passes through Frisch's. You were there about 13 year after I was there. Was the Alibi still there and Banana Nose.
Isn't it a shame about Anderson. It was the place to go and have fun in the 50's, 60's and the 70's.
The Alibi was still downtown a the new McDonald's location, and a second Alibi was on 53rd street by then. Banana Nose sounds familiar. Was he the LEO at Frisch's?
The Jumbo was on Broadway, but we never went there. Cadillac Corner was up the street from Regenold Pontiac on Pendleton Avenue, which was up the street from Bert Owens ice cream. Lots of changes since those days.
Quote from: Mr442 on July 29, 2010, 08:00:00 PM
The Alibi was still downtown a the new McDonald's location, and a second Alibi was on 53rd street by then. Banana Nose sounds familiar. Was he the LEO at Frisch's?
The Jumbo was on Broadway, but we never went there. Cadillac Corner was up the street from Regenold Pontiac on Pendleton Avenue, which was up the street from Bert Owens ice cream. Lots of changes since those days.
The Alibi I was talking about was up Broadway towards town from Frisch's. Banana Nose was a cop at the Alibi who was hired to keep us kid under control, ha, ha, ha.
Old Elmo Flatt who owned the Alibi at one time thought we were making to many passes through and we weren't spending enough money there. So he had Banana Nose collect a quarter each time we dove through and a cover charge when you park to eat. Well, we struck the place. We quit going in even once. The damn place became a ghost town. Nobody was there and at one time it was the hottest place in Anderson. Wellllllll, Banana Nose took a vacation, Elmo put up a sign that there no more charges and the place became the place to be.
Bert T. Owens, there were two. The one you were talking about and the one that was on Columbus Avenue. Sure loved a triple thick chocolate malt.
Quote from: The Troll on July 29, 2010, 09:27:33 PM
Bert T. Owens, there were two. The one you were talking about and the one that was on Columbus Avenue. Sure loved a triple thick chocolate malt.
I am proud to say that I was a dairy dipper at Bert T. Owens back in the day.....It was one of the funnest jobs I had ever had, I met some of my best friends there, and we ALWAYS had a great time during and after work....they had some GREAT ice cream and excellent sandwiches, especially the Roast Beef....hard to find one today that matches that great taste today....Troll, I was probably one that made one of those triple thick choclate malts for you....we always had a great crowd during the summer.....had the remy boys hitting us hard on their lunch breaks.
Dad was a regular lunch time customer at the Pendleton Ave store in the late 60's. He worked at Regenold Pontiac just up the street.
Only 4 more mornings to come in. Hot damn!!!!! :biggrin:
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Have they set up the dunk tank and cage and the target where they throw the baseball at. For your going away party. :wink: :biggrin:
Dunk tank, no cage, target on my shirt. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o
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Well, the little reception went well today. Lot's of good food, including a cake, a nice card signed by that particular shift, and a lot of well wishes. Good folks and good friends, gonna miss them. :smitten:
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Today is a good day then! Congrats 442, and enjoy the ride!
Quote from: Mr442 on August 11, 2010, 01:25:53 PM
Well, the little reception went well today. Lot's of good food, including a cake, a nice card signed by that particular shift, and a lot of well wishes. Good folks and good friends, gonna miss them. :smitten:
If you're anything like me, you will miss some of the people. But believe me, you won't miss the job and miss going in everyday.
I been retired 14 years and I still dream about the damn place. It about the same thing. I working on some machine and it down. I got a bunch of white shirts hovering over me, asking when am I going to get it to run. I tell that I need a part and they give me that dumb look that they can give and say, "What part?" I guess it was because it happen so many time.
I have told many people, that having had worked at Ford for 38 years. I have done so much with so little, I can fix anything with nothing. Not good, but true.
Happy retirement. If you came out with 10 fingers, 10 toes, 2 eyes, you still can hear and you still have 1/2 of a mind. You did damn good. I got my finger, toes, eyes, lost some hearing around those large presses and bolt makers. But my mind, you will have to ask my wife, she sometimes thinks I'm braindead and I can't hear. I could be selective hearing. :wink: :biggrin:
I have the other end of the week folks tomorrow, so I get to say more good-byes Thursday and Friday. Although, the shift that will be on days the next two days, has far less people I am close to. Younger group, less time in the department and such. I'll sure be glad when the end of Friday gets here. Don't know what time that will be, but likely not much past noon at the most.
Gonna miss some folks, and the interactions, but I sure will enjoy the time off to do what needs doing around here. I used to work the 12 hour shift work, enjoyed my 3 and 4 days off each week, but that was 15 years ago. Been on eight hour days since that time. Having more than two days off at a time will be good, especially since I won't have any nights or weekends at work. Now I will have the days off, plus all the weekends. Finally a shift I like. :wink:
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AND you can watch SOA without having to DVR it! :yes:
Well, it's a done deal. I walked out the gate for the last time about 12:15 PM on Friday. My boss walked me out, and now I can claim I was escorted out by security. :wink: He oversees security as well as safety, so it was all in good fun. He is a great guy and a friend, the company needs more like him.
Now it's time to get busy around the house, and get it ready to sell.
Quote from: Mr442 on August 15, 2010, 02:24:46 PM
Well, it's a done deal. I walked out the gate for the last time about 12:15 PM on Friday. My boss walked me out, and now I can claim I was escorted out by security. :wink: He oversees security as well as safety, so it was all in good fun. He is a great guy and a friend, the company needs more like him.
Now it's time to get busy around the house, and get it ready to sell.
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I sure hope you can get it sold and get into a new place quickly! That will allow you to get down to the REAL business! :biggrin:
Wow, this retirement stuff is great. Was too busy yesterday to even get on-line. :eek: I did get the A/C working in the wife's car, thanks to a replacement compressor. She is much happier now, so everyone else will breathe a little easier. Tomorrow will find me back in the bathroom for another pass a the drywall project, then outside to cut the weeds/grass at my house and the son's. I may have some more 'puter time then.
Quote from: Mr442 on August 18, 2010, 09:29:13 PM
Wow, this retirement stuff is great. Was too busy yesterday to even get on-line. :eek: I did get the A/C working in the wife's car, thanks to a replacement compressor. She is much happier now, so everyone else will breathe a little easier. Tomorrow will find me back in the bathroom for another pass a the drywall project, then outside to cut the weeds/grass at my house and the son's. I may have some more 'puter time then.
Or. . . you could join my 2 brothers in law and I on our ride to Mississinewa for some gill ripping, filleting, and batter frying fish extravaganza! straight up 13 to the dam. . . :smile:
Oh, so that's where you were heading. Can't make it this time, but maybe later.
Retirement, beats the crap out of working. Film at eleven!
Quote from: Mr442 on August 23, 2010, 08:48:43 PM
Retirement, beats the crap out of working. Film at eleven!
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Quote from: Mr442 on August 23, 2010, 08:48:43 PM
Retirement, beats the crap out of working. Film at eleven!
Don't fall into the nap trap though 'cause they can be habit forming. It starts out with, "hum, think I just might take a nap," and is followed by, "hum, that nap felt pretty good yesterday I just might take one today too," and that begins an endless cycle.... :biggrin:
Quote from: me on August 24, 2010, 02:10:05 PM
Don't fall into the nap trap though 'cause they can be habit forming. It starts out with, "hum, think I just might take a nap," and is followed by, "hum, that nap felt pretty good yesterday I just might take one today too," and that begins an endless cycle.... :biggrin:
I had been getting naps at work, now I don't find time for them. :rolleyes:
Went to bed at 9 last night, my butt was dragging.
Quote from: Mr442 on August 25, 2010, 09:28:44 AM
I had been getting naps at work, now I don't find time for them. :rolleyes:
Went to bed at 9 last night, my butt was dragging.
Things will slow down though and that's when the nap trap is most dangerous. :wink:
We are meeting with a Realtor this evening, to make an offer on a house. :o
Nice little 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style, on one acre in the country, built in 1999, just west of Lebanon. I will have room to add another garage in the near future.
Hadn't really planned on Boone county, but had not crossed it off the list either. It has easy (10 minutes or less) access to either I-65 or 74, making the wife's drive to work very smooth. The house and property are what we were looking for, but was having a hard time finding east of Indy, and still be reasonably close to everything. Living there will be uncharted territory for both of us, so it will be interesting.
We made a deal on the house, and should have possession after the first of November. Now I just have to sell this one and all will be good. No rush, but the sooner the better. ;D
Quote from: Mr442 on September 13, 2010, 09:17:45 AM
We made a deal on the house, and should have possession after the first of November. Now I just have to sell this one and all will be good. No rush, but the sooner the better. ;D
I glad you are in no rush. I have never seen the housing sale this low, never. My neighbor next door has had his house for sale for over a year. He told my wife last week that he had one offer and they offered $10,000 less than he owes on it.
I know of 5 house here in my little town that have been for sale for over 2 years and they have dropped their prices so low I can't believe it. Nobody has got any money or can't get credit.
Six months ago my friend bought a house here in town and three years ago it apraised for $98,000. A three bed room Bedford stone house, it had been empty and foreclosed on for 2 years. He bought it for $62,000 cash. The bank sure loss it's ass on this one.
Quote from: Mr442 on September 13, 2010, 09:17:45 AM
We made a deal on the house, and should have possession after the first of November. Now I just have to sell this one and all will be good. No rush, but the sooner the better. ;D
Congrats 442.
Quote from: me on August 24, 2010, 02:10:05 PM
Don't fall into the nap trap though 'cause they can be habit forming. It starts out with, "hum, think I just might take a nap," and is followed by, "hum, that nap felt pretty good yesterday I just might take one today too," and that begins an endless cycle.... :biggrin:
It's a proven fact that a 1/2 nap in the afternoon is beneficial to all people. Also you need at least 8 hours to 9 hours of sleep a day is need. America has a real sleep shortage and it causing problems. So take your 1/2 hour nap, not more or you will have problems sleeping at night and quit worrying about it. YOU'RE RETIRED!
Hot damn!!! We close on the "new" house Friday at 4 PM. We will have possession no later than Nov 2, which just happens to be our 36th anniversary.
Most excellent timing!! Congratulations all the way around!
Quote from: Mr442 on October 20, 2010, 10:00:01 PM
Hot damn!!! We close on the "new" house Friday at 4 PM. We will have possession no later than Nov 2, which just happens to be our 36th anniversary.
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It doesn't sound like retiring has slowed you down any. ;D
This is wonderful news! Congratulations.
Congrats 442. :thumbsup:
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Congratulations Mr442, I hope you enjoy your new home. I see it is of recent construction so it should be well insulated and utility bills won't hit you too hard! I hope your new neighbors are as friendly and supportive as mine are. I will break out a bottle of my finest wine an make a toast to your good fortune. Since no one is here to help in this worthy celebration, I will forgo formalities and drink straight from the bottle.
We've been in the moving process all week, no end in sight. Got the wife moved out of the apartment, and now we have get serious about moving stuff out of the old house. I see a U-haul in my future. Burning up to much gas making multiple trips with the pick up. We did spend Thursday night in the new place, and will be back there for good tonight. Got the 4-4-2 and Goldwing up there already. :biggrin:
Direct TV was there yesterday setting up the HDTV dish, and Wild Blue will be out Monday for the internet hook-up.
Had the 4-4-2 out for a very short drive yesterday. Put the mufflers back on it, tightened up a couple of bolts, then hit the road. Got a cylinder misfiring, most likely a fouled plug, but the old gal still has a boat load of get up and go. :smile:
Quote from: Mr442 on August 24, 2011, 10:25:10 AM
Had the 4-4-2 out for a very short drive yesterday. Put the mufflers back on it, tightened up a couple of bolts, then hit the road. Got a cylinder misfiring, most likely a fouled plug, but the old gal still has a boat load of get up and go. :smile:
Yep, back to the day when they made Detroit steel and mighty fine cars. You want to trade in for a new Kia or a SmartCar, you probably get an even trade. :wink: :smile:
Went to Goodguys last weekend and sold the Vista Cruiser at the swap meet. New owner picks it up Wednesday. Normally I would be sad to see one go, but I have lost all interest in this project that has been delayed way too many times. Besides, It was supposed to be a quick replacement for the Malibu wagon I had been bracket racing, and now I have no real interest in getting back into that at this time. I can now concentrate on doing my 4-4-2 up right, and enjoying it. Only after it is done, will I look for another project. :wink:
Quote from: Mr442 on September 20, 2011, 05:05:22 PM
Went to Goodguys last weekend and sold the Vista Cruiser at the swap meet. New owner picks it up Wednesday. Normally I would be sad to see one go, but I have lost all interest in this project that has been delayed way too many times. Besides, It was supposed to be a quick replacement for the Malibu wagon I had been bracket racing, and now I have no real interest in getting back into that at this time. I can now concentrate on doing my 4-4-2 up right, and enjoying it. Only after it is done, will I look for another project. :wink:
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The wife and I took a little two wheeled excursion yesterday. Road down to Bloomington, then over to Spencer, and finally back home to Jamestown. Didn't go far, took a couple of breaks along the way, had to keep it in check on the wife's first ride of the season.
Quote from: Mr442 on March 12, 2012, 04:04:59 PM
The wife and I took a little two wheeled excursion yesterday. Road down to Bloomington, then over to Spencer, and finally back home to Jamestown. Didn't go far, took a couple of breaks along the way, had to keep it in check on the wife's first ride of the season.
Are you going to do any of those road trips this year where you have to find certain things?
Yes we will be doing another tour this year. This one is called Hodgepodge, due to the various things we need to find. No theme as such, just a little bit of everything. On of the items is a National Park. That will require an overnight trip to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, the closest to us. Everything else I can get in one day rides here and there.
Looking forward to it.... :yes: get lots of pictures... :yes:
Will be anxiously awaiting pictures. :yes:
Quote from: me on March 14, 2012, 11:45:05 AM
Will be anxiously awaiting pictures. :yes:
"ME" when are you going to get out your HOG and terrify the motoring public. :chop: :gha: :spooked:
i want a motorcycle. but they already make me wear a helmet in kroger....
Be careful out there this season. The drivers appear to be less and less attentive to the job of driving.
I rode the steel horse to work and back today. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Wasn't going to do that until I changed the oil, but when I stepped outside to leave and got into the truck, something overtook me and I grabbed my sunglasses, unplugged the battery tender, grabbed the keys, and before I came to I had my legs in the breeze!
(Now it'll start raining and the spring monsoons will begin!) :mad:
Quote from: The Troll on March 14, 2012, 04:08:59 PM
"ME" when are you going to get out your HOG and terrify the motoring public. :chop: :gha: :spooked:
Don't do motorcycles anymore and was always a passenger when i did. I figure I can terrify more people in the car than on a bike anyway..... :icon_twisted:
Quote from: me on March 16, 2012, 02:52:39 AM
Don't do motorcycles anymore and was always a passenger when i did. I figure I can terrify more people in the car than on a bike anyway..... :icon_twisted:
:thumbsup: :biggrin: You scared me just saying that. :salute: :biggrin:
Quote from: The Troll on March 16, 2012, 11:57:37 AM
:thumbsup: :biggrin: You scared me just saying that. :salute: :biggrin:
My kids don't call me hot rod granny for nuthin' ya know. :biggrin:
Quote from: me on March 16, 2012, 03:36:46 PM
My kids don't call me hot rod granny for nuthin' ya know. :biggrin:
Many years ago, in the mid 1960's, I was riding with my grandmother in her nearly new 1962 Bonneville. We were stopped at a light on 67 in Fortville, in the righthand northbound lane. The service truck from the Fortville 66 station rolled up on our left. Grandma instinctively knew he was planning on jumping ahead so he could turn into the station just a short ways ahead on the right. When the light turned green, grandma nailed the gas on the big old Pontiac, and left a trail of burned rubber on the highway, along with a very surprised pick up driver in the other lane. When I asked why she did what she did, she said," he wasn't going to cut her off." Sure enough, the truck did drop in behind and turn in. Grandma was way cooler after that, and we talked about that day until she passed. :smitten: :smitten:
Quote from: Mr442 on March 22, 2012, 03:47:37 PM
Many years ago, in the mid 1960's, I was riding with my grandmother in her nearly new 1962 Bonneville. We were stopped at a light on 67 in Fortville, in the righthand northbound lane. The service truck from the Fortville 66 station rolled up on our left. Grandma instinctively knew he was planning on jumping ahead so he could turn into the station just a short ways ahead on the right. When the light turned green, grandma nailed the gas on the big old Pontiac, and left a trail of burned rubber on the highway, along with a very surprised pick up driver in the other lane. When I asked why she did what she did, she said," he wasn't going to cut her off." Sure enough, the truck did drop in behind and turn in. Grandma was way cooler after that, and we talked about that day until she passed. :smitten: :smitten:
Sounds like your granny and I may have gotten along quite well. Bet she could have speed shifted if she'd been in a stick too. :yes: :smile:
Quote from: Mr442 on March 22, 2012, 03:47:37 PM
Many years ago, in the mid 1960's, I was riding with my grandmother in her nearly new 1962 Bonneville. We were stopped at a light on 67 in Fortville, in the righthand northbound lane. The service truck from the Fortville 66 station rolled up on our left. Grandma instinctively knew he was planning on jumping ahead so he could turn into the station just a short ways ahead on the right. When the light turned green, grandma nailed the gas on the big old Pontiac, and left a trail of burned rubber on the highway, along with a very surprised pick up driver in the other lane. When I asked why she did what she did, she said," he wasn't going to cut her off." Sure enough, the truck did drop in behind and turn in. Grandma was way cooler after that, and we talked about that day until she passed. :smitten: :smitten:
In 1959 I had a 300 HP J-2 Oldsmobile. My mother borrow it to go to Indianapolis, she didn't know Indianapolis very well so she let a neighbor drive. The same thing happen to the neighbor on Senate street. When the light change the neighbor push the gas to the floor and mother said, "with wheels smoking we went down Senate street sideways. :biggrin:
I blame my late father for instilling that habit into me from a very young age. Dad loved to beat them off the line. . . Fortunately, riding the steel horse has tempered that habit substantially in me.
I used to mash the gas when a possum crossed my path. They're nothing but big disease carrying rats in my opinion. . . But now I instinctively steer around them without thinking. . . Because I have to do so when riding. . . :smile:
Quote from: Palehorse on March 23, 2012, 10:28:27 PM
I blame my late father for instilling that habit into me from a very young age. Dad loved to beat them off the line. . . Fortunately, riding the steel horse has tempered that habit substantially in me.
I used to mash the gas when a possum crossed my path. They're nothing but big disease carrying rats in my opinion. . . But now I instinctively steer around them without thinking. . . Because I have to do so when riding. . . :smile:
Yep, a big possum full of possum grease under the front tire of your Hog could get interesting, just like a pile of sand or gravel. :wink: :smile:
Quote from: The Troll on March 24, 2012, 01:25:23 PM
Yep, a big possum full of possum grease under the front tire of your Hog could get interesting, just like a pile of sand or gravel. :wink: :smile:
I ran square over a big ol groundhog about 4 years ago. Scared the bejeebus out of me, but I killed him instead of him killing me or giving me some severe road rash.
When I got home, I loaded up the dog into the truck and took him over to see it. Somewhere on this forum are some pics of that! :biggrin:
After a little more than 4 weeks since losing Mac, life is getting back to normal. To say it has been rough would be an understatement. I can't imagine how someone deals with losing a child. We have not done anything stupid, like finding a replacement, we are just getting back to how things were before Mac came to stay last fall. As much as we miss him, it is good to have the furniture uncovered again, along with avoiding other issues he brought with him. The wife and I have both done a little window shopping on the web, but both agree we don't need another pet at this time. Cody and Abbie are both obviously more at ease and back to normal without Mac around. It's still gonna be tough when Greg comes home to visit later this year, but we will all get through it together. :yes:
Quote from: Mr442 on June 15, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
After a little more than 4 weeks since losing Mac, life is getting back to normal. To say it has been rough would be an understatement. I can't imagine how someone deals with losing a child. We have not done anything stupid, like finding a replacement, we are just getting back to how things were before Mac came to stay last fall. As much as we miss him, it is good to have the furniture uncovered again, along with avoiding other issues he brought with him. The wife and I have both done a little window shopping on the web, but both agree we don't need another pet at this time. Cody and Abbie are both obviously more at ease and back to normal without Mac around. It's still gonna be tough when Greg comes home to visit later this year, but we will all get through it together. :yes:
I hear you! Hang in there - together!
Quote from: Mr442 on June 15, 2012, 03:37:13 PM
After a little more than 4 weeks since losing Mac, life is getting back to normal. To say it has been rough would be an understatement. I can't imagine how someone deals with losing a child. We have not done anything stupid, like finding a replacement, we are just getting back to how things were before Mac came to stay last fall. As much as we miss him, it is good to have the furniture uncovered again, along with avoiding other issues he brought with him. The wife and I have both done a little window shopping on the web, but both agree we don't need another pet at this time. Cody and Abbie are both obviously more at ease and back to normal without Mac around. It's still gonna be tough when Greg comes home to visit later this year, but we will all get through it together. :yes:
It's best when you just let "nature" take it's course. I've always kind of felt that our furry friends are not so much chosen by us as we are chosen by them. One day you'll run across your next "life guide" and there will be no resistance. S/he will break through the pain in your heart and wash it away by running rampant through every square inch of it. :yes:
When one leaves us, the next is just awaiting the day when our paths cross; and while they do not come into our lives to replace those that came before them, they do come to please their new pack leader(s) and blaze their own territory in our hearts. :smitten: :smitten:
Glad to hear your guys are learning to cope! :yes:
Going to the Brickyard 400 thanks to Kroger! Last Saturday the wife and I did our semi monthly trip to Kroger for supplies. When we got home she happened to be going over the receipt, and found something that said we were eligible to win two free Brickyard tickets. I went on-line to the IMS ticket site and entered the code, and saw something saying I was once again eligible. :confused: At that point I went ahead and registered as a user, giving them my address and such. Then I see another message saying I would soon receive an e-mail confirming my ticket order. Sure enough, I had an e-mail telling me the tickets would be mailed to me. They came today! I am taking my youngest (27) son with me. They are $90 ea. tickets for seats about midway in the tower terrace in row DD. Ought to be decent seats, especially for the price :wink:
Quote from: Mr442 on July 03, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
Going to the Brickyard 400 thanks to Kroger! Last Saturday the wife and I did our semi monthly trip to Kroger for supplies. When we got home she happened to be going over the receipt, and found something that said we were eligible to win two free Brickyard tickets. I went on-line to the IMS ticket site and entered the code, and saw something saying I was once again eligible. :confused: At that point I went ahead and registered as a user, giving them my address and such. Then I see another message saying I would soon receive an e-mail confirming my ticket order. Sure enough, I had an e-mail telling me the tickets would be mailed to me. They came today! I am taking my youngest (27) son with me. They are $90 ea. tickets for seats about midway in the tower terrace in row DD. Ought to be decent seats, especially for the price :wink:
Congrats 442. Hope it's a nice day and a good race. :smile:
Take plenty of cash for the water and adult beverages you're going to need in the sweltering heat.
Outside of that, enjoy and CONGRATS! (I just love it when I see the good guys win)! 8)
I cut the grass last Wednesday, the first time since late May. We finally got enough rain to green up the weeds, so I made the place a little better looking. The yard actually had a overall green tint to it, instead of brown. Now with the rain we had yesterday, looks like I may need to mow again next week. It was getting so bad, I thought about hooking up the smart charger to the lawn mower battery. :eek:
Going to the Moto GP at IMS Sunday. Got more free tickets from Kroger. :rolleyes: This time the seats are on the outside of turn 4 (the oval) and we will be able to see quite a bit of the course right in front of us. I didn't buy a parking permit until I saw where we would be sitting. If they had been like the last seats, I wasn't going to bother. Look for a report next week.
Glad you're getting some much needed rain. I know you guys have been having a hot and dry summer.