SIDEBAR #55 - Travis Alexander forum

[coffeejunkie]

Very cool day yesterday.

Had to go into town, dumped 1/2 gallon of oil in the truck, crossed my fingers that I'd sustain a decent oil pressure...:facepalm:..hit the bank, O'Reilly's (for MORE back up oil), and Safeway for dog food (gotta keep the wuffs happy).

Last stop, "Fixx Bros", Mike the mechanic and his side kick.

And I sat on some steps and tried to hold myself together as they turned the engine on and inspected my truck. $849 into it and it still leaked, and the tears started creeping down my face. I had dumped over $3K into that engine previously with a mechanic in Prescott who basically took me to the cleaners, he NEVER did fix the leak, and I had no way to take him to court, 30 years in business and how do you go after a guy who services Law Enforcement vehicles? I could have bought a crate engine, had it installed and still had money in my pocket. I felt utterly defeated.
I halfheartedly told Mike I had my .357 with me and I could just put the truck down, a few shots to the engine and that's all she wrote.

Mike and his guy went back into the office for a bit, and I watched big dark clouds rolling in........more wind and rain ready to cut loose. I really LOVE the rain, but it just wasn't bringing out that child like fascination at that moment: I was thinking how I was going to be able to get back home and not get stuck in the mud, have my tires spin, and in the process seize up my engine.
Mike came out, and Karma kicked in. He was in talking to Toyota, ordered a new harmonic balancer, another new main seal, and he and his helper decided to do the entire job gratis, no charge for parts or labor!!!! I don't think either of those guys expected the big azz hugs I gave them!!!

Friday I take the truck in at 8:00, they have a big comfy chair in the office, told me to bring a blanket, there'll be coffee and donuts, and if I want to take a snooze while they fix the ol' truck, I'm more than welcome to.

Sometimes unexpected things happen, good things, things that reinforce why I treat people how I would like to be treated. It's pretty awesome.

My truck fishtailed once in the mud on the way in, smoothed it out, got my gate open, and was just getting the dog food out of the truck as the rain and wind started up. The wuffs and I watched as the lightning and rain came down, it was so cool.

Yesterday was the best!:happydance:I have a feeling the positive energy from all the SB kids had something to do with it, a very humble and huge thanks to all of you!:loveyou:

Bless you pea-pickin-heart! Give those two awesome guys a hug from all of us!! :loveyou:

 

[coffeejunkie]

Coffee, we also love Terms of Endermeants, The Last Picture Show, Giant, Hud, State Fair, Old Yeller, Places of the Heart, Trip to Bountiful, Smoke And The Bandit,The Alamo, Urban Cowboy, Kill Bill 1&2, Best Little Whorehouse , Tender Mercies, and Lomesome Dove are just a few.

And lots of westerns - Outlaw Josie Wales (down in Carrollton there was the Josey ranch that they say was from the Outlaw Jose Wales.), The Magnificent Seven, Rio Bravo, Sons of Katie Elder, The Wild Bunch, Gunfight at the OK Carrol, Texas and many more.

And you can't forget Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Chili has no beans, beauty salons are called The Curl Up and Dye, and you have big hair, and plenty of Aquanet.

LOL I'm not a True Southern Gal, just thought it was a cute little article I'm from Southern IN so it kinda counts, we do use some of the 'slang'.

 

[daisymae]

CNN Breaking News - Biden is not running for President.

 

[daisymae]

Niner ... would you please direct CJ to the forum we love about past lives, etc. I think she will enjoy it and I can't find it!

Huz is home today! :happydance:

 

[Nore]

Hi to all , this place is dead! good to see Berina good lck with truck. Niner's Huz
home so good! daisymae HI!! Spellbound HI! guess everyone is outside enjoying nice weather.
Guess I had a panic attack yesterday, just tired of being "under the weather" and cooped in with
no car and no prospects. I don't need to be rich but would like to find maybe a thou for wheels !
:laughing: My Molly is fast asleep over here! I need a good trial to put my mind on. I've ear marked
a couple do to start soon , hopefully. Zuri take care with the work In
the house don't overdo!! we need
you healthy. ....on a happy note my friend Carol , huz had brain surgery yesterday (another worry) he did
fine! they found 3 leaks in his brain and patched them. He may come home tomorrow, Thank God.
I'll be back later hopefully, must decide supper for me and Molly..my little Girl! :loveyou:

 

[daisymae]

Oh, Nore, you are so right about this place being dead. These new folks can't imagine how busy the SB was and how much fun it was a couple of years ago! I remember your hanging gardens of Babylon. LOL

Love you, Noreen!

 

[Niner]

Hi All! :wave:

Just getting here... whew... the Huz is home!! :happydance: and I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off... LOL! He took a nap when he got home; than made himself a turkey sandwich and Ovaltine. Now he's at his favorite spot - on the computer! That's the only thing he said he missed, besides me, of course, was his computer. Now he's downloading the two Formula One races we missed, my Good Wife I missed two Sundays ago - had to watch the Niner game! and a bunch of other stuff!

Oscar Pistorius released from prison, under house arrest

"...Prosecutors are appealing the verdict, believing Pistorius, who is now 28, should be convicted of murder.
The state's appeal is set to take place next month."

Good! And totally agree on it SHOULD have been murder!! :gaah:

Very cool day yesterday.

Had to go into town, dumped 1/2 gallon of oil in the truck, crossed my fingers that I'd sustain a decent oil pressure.....hit the bank, O'Reilly's (for MORE back up oil), and Safeway for dog food (gotta keep the wuffs happy).

Last stop, "Fixx Bros", Mike the mechanic and his side kick.

And I sat on some steps and tried to hold myself together as they turned the engine on and inspected my truck. $849 into it and it still leaked, and the tears started creeping down my face. I had dumped over $3K into that engine previously with a mechanic in Prescott who basically took me to the cleaners, he NEVER did fix the leak, and I had no way to take him to court, 30 years in business and how do you go after a guy who services Law Enforcement vehicles? I could have bought a crate engine, had it installed and still had money in my pocket. I felt utterly defeated.
I halfheartedly told Mike I had my .357 with me and I could just put the truck down, a few shots to the engine and that's all she wrote.

Mike and his guy went back into the office for a bit, and I watched big dark clouds rolling in........more wind and rain ready to cut loose. I really LOVE the rain, but it just wasn't bringing out that child like fascination at that moment: I was thinking how I was going to be able to get back home and not get stuck in the mud, have my tires spin, and in the process seize up my engine.
Mike came out, and Karma kicked in. He was in talking to Toyota, ordered a new harmonic balancer, another new main seal, and he and his helper decided to do the entire job gratis, no charge for parts or labor!!!! I don't think either of those guys expected the big azz hugs I gave them!!!

Friday I take the truck in at 8:00, they have a big comfy chair in the office, told me to bring a blanket, there'll be coffee and donuts, and if I want to take a snooze while they fix the ol' truck, I'm more than welcome to.

Sometimes unexpected things happen, good things, things that reinforce why I treat people how I would like to be treated. It's pretty awesome.

My truck fishtailed once in the mud on the way in, smoothed it out, got my gate open, and was just getting the dog food out of the truck as the rain and wind started up. The wuffs and I watched as the lightning and rain came down, it was so cool.

Yesterday was the best! I have a feeling the positive energy from all the SB kids had something to do with it, a very humble and huge thanks to all of you! :loveyou:

Oh WOW!! How neat is that! YES! More JINGLES!! to you! :luv: Postive energy is ALWAYS good!!

Niner ... would you please direct CJ to the forum we love about past lives, etc. I think she will enjoy it and I can't find it!

Huz is home today! :happydance:

Okay - here it is:

"Uplifting, Signs, and Downright Unexplainable Stuff"
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...fting-Signs-and-Downright-Unexplainable-Stuff

And another one that's interesting - nothing posted since March, 2015, so I'll have to :bump: it up!
titled "Life after Death?
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?97501-Life-after-death

and I believe I've posted this link before about NDE (Near Death Experiences):
http://www.nderf.org/NDERF/NDE_Archives/Exceptional Accounts.htm

pretty interesting!!

I need a good trial to put my mind on. I've ear marked
a couple do to start soon , hopefully.

Which ones are you going to follow? I have Aaron Hernandez, the ex-New England football player on January 19th, Sierra LaMar's killer April 22, Ross Harris, Cooper's demon dad on Februrary 22nd, the Latvian girl (actually Russian!) killed Vincent Viafore a hearing was on October 16th, will have to go check that one, and Carly "Charli" Scott on January 19th!

Nice 120 year old wedding dress!

I thought maybe the producer of the "Back to the Future" was Latvian, but he (Robert Zemeckis) is Lithuanian. Close! LOL! Zeme is Latvian means "land".

Yes, VERY dead here... where IS everyone??!! We have great weather here right now. Should get to the mid/hi 70s for the next few days. Rain, MAYBE, on Sunday...

Okay - going to log off and read my :book:

Hope to "see" someone around tomorrow!!

:seeya:

 

[Spellbound]

I have popped in a few times today, but having vision trouble with sparkly floaters blocking partial vision. A took a bit of a nap this afternoon, but am just wiped out now. Hope to be back tomorrow.

Glad hubby is home. Niner
Nore, I wish I could give you a car!
Keep kicking it, Bernina. Great friends you have!

Hi daisymae! And everyone else, you all have a wonderful evening.

 

[daisymae]

CJ ... check out Niner's post 857 as there is info for you we think you will enjoy reading.

 

[daisymae]

Spellie, rest your eyes and hurry back! Those dang floaters sometimes take awhile to go away. :loveyou:

 

[GigiG]

Just checking in real quickly -- gotta go off to bed in a minute. Was reading to make my brain relax, and thought others might find this article about Mickey Rooney interesting:

He was one of Hollywood's greatest actors, someone whose estate could have been worth hundreds of millions when he died in summer 2014. Instead, he endured beatings, humiliation and poverty at the hands of his eighth wife and one of her sons, both accused today of elder abuse and destroying a legend

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/mickey-rooneys-final-years-833325

btw, check out the lips of the wife of step-son who is accused of bilking Rooney for all that money... very natural looking, huh? (sarcasm)



Okay, off to bed now!

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

I'm here Daisymae, just kinda quiet today. My mother died forty one years ago, so yeah many thoughts and feelings going one. I've been off reading about Chance Walsh. That poor little baby boy. Not loved or wanted in his short seven weeks. Dad beat him to death and they put him in his crib to rot, and when the smell became to much for his mother, dear dad wrapped him in several garbage bags and put him the closet for a week, then they buried him in a hole where people dumped trash and went on vacation for a new life. Dad has had seven, yes 7, children taken from him before this little guy, mom had several removed also. They had a son that died the year before at two weeks from a UTI, but now LE wan't to take another look at that.

Dausymae I have never felt so bad in my life in looking at the bruises on him. The one photo of him sucking his thumb, if you look down at his legs, his right knee and leg are bruised, and his left from the crotch down what looks like a terrible diaper rash and more bruising.

[video=youtu;P7FdBH3UNdw]http://youtu.be/P7FdBH3UNdw[/video]

 

[Nore]

Hi All! I'm taking my treatment and did some reading. I am reading up on the little Chance case. They shouldn't even have a trial. Trying to watch for Jenice and of course Ross Harris , watch they will all come I at once. Hopefully we will have at least one for winter. They are always changing the dockets. Niner I hope your husband continues to do well you hae had your hands full also.Daisymae , hope your shoulder is doing better. cr*p all we do is ache !! gotta go ,molly wants out and she actually cries!!!! See everyone tomorrow. :seeya:

 

[ILikeToBendPages]

1961 - Walk on By - Leroy Van Dyke tops the charts

[video=youtu;QvPIekf8DuA]http://youtu.be/QvPIekf8DuA[/video]

 

[coffeejunkie]

Hi All! :wave:

Just getting here... whew... the Huz is home!! :happydance: and I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off... LOL! He took a nap when he got home; than made himself a turkey sandwich and Ovaltine. Now he's at his favorite spot - on the computer! That's the only thing he said he missed, besides me, of course, was his computer. Now he's downloading the two Formula One races we missed, my Good Wife I missed two Sundays ago - had to watch the Niner game! and a bunch of other stuff!



Good! And totally agree on it SHOULD have been murder!! :gaah:



Oh WOW!! How neat is that! YES! More JINGLES!! to you! :luv: Postive energy is ALWAYS good!!



Okay - here it is:

"Uplifting, Signs, and Downright Unexplainable Stuff"
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/sh...fting-Signs-and-Downright-Unexplainable-Stuff

And another one that's interesting - nothing posted since March, 2015, so I'll have to :bump: it up!
titled "Life after Death?
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?97501-Life-after-death

and I believe I've posted this link before about NDE (Near Death Experiences):
http://www.nderf.org/NDERF/NDE_Archives/Exceptional Accounts.htm

pretty interesting!!



Which ones are you going to follow? I have Aaron Hernandez, the ex-New England football player on January 19th, Sierra LaMar's killer April 22, Ross Harris, Cooper's demon dad on Februrary 22nd, the Latvian girl (actually Russian!) killed Vincent Viafore a hearing was on October 16th, will have to go check that one, and Carly "Charli" Scott on January 19th!

Nice 120 year old wedding dress!

I thought maybe the producer of the "Back to the Future" was Latvian, but he (Robert Zemeckis) is Lithuanian. Close! LOL! Zeme is Latvian means "land".

Yes, VERY dead here... where IS everyone??!! We have great weather here right now. Should get to the mid/hi 70s for the next few days. Rain, MAYBE, on Sunday...

Okay - going to log off and read my :book:

Hope to "see" someone around tomorrow!!

:seeya:

Thanks for the links I booked marked them and will be reading and catching up on the threads...I am looking for a good trial, also. Post links if anyone finds some TIA

 

[coffeejunkie]

 

[coffeejunkie]

I have made this for years and we still love it...

Chicken Biscuit Pie
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1/3 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup frozen diced carrots
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken meat
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
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Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
In a large saucepan, saute chopped onion in the butter. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Add frozen peas and carrots and cooked chicken. Pour into prepared casserole dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Stir in milk just until dough is moistened, then drop by spoonfuls onto chicken mixture.
Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown, and cooked on the bottom. This tends to bubble over so I place a piece of aluminum foil under the pan to catch the drippings.

 

[coffeejunkie]

Another one of my favorites

SALMON PATTIES

1 (15 ounce) can salmon, undrained

1 egg

1 sleeve of saltine crackers, crushed

3/4 cup cooking oil (I use canola oil) for cooking

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands mix the ingredients together and shape into patties. Place the patties in the hot oil and brown on each side. Turn the heat down and continue cooking on low for about 20 minutes turning often. Let cook until the patties are brown and crusty.



Note: You can add onion, green pepper and some people roll theirs in cornmeal but the only way we likes them is the recipe above.

 

[coffeejunkie]

Our Winter Forecast (let's take note and see if this pans out)

 

[coffeejunkie]

A man and wife attended church one evening, and the wife decided that it was time to stop her husband from sleeping in Church. So, she took her hat pin and decided she would poke him every time he fell asleep. Right about the first time he falls asleep, the preacher asks, "And who created the Universe?" The wife poked her husband and he awakes and yells, "My God!"

The second time he falls asleep, the preacher asks, "And who died on the cross for you?" She pokes her husband and he screams, "Jesus Christ!"

The third time, the Preacher asks, " And what did Eve say to Adam after she bore him his 99th son?"

The wife pokes her husband and he jumps up and yells, "By God, if you poke me with that thing one more time, I am going to break it OFF!"