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Apparently Bugatti designed at least one aircraft in addition to automobiles. It's a beautiful aircraft, hidden from the Nazis and discovered after the war. The original one-of-a-kind never flew, and a replica, built in Tulsa, is about ready. Interesting story. Bugatti 100P re-creation to...

I just watched a documentary on the Discovery Channel the subject of which was the hijacking of the Mersk Alabama by Somali pirates. It was very interesting, and of course as you all know, the pirates were killed, except for the leader, who was aboard the ship getting medical treatment for his...

I received this in an email recently, and found it to be very profound. I have no particular affection for wolves, and I know the ranchers in that area would like to see them disappear, but this video gives one food for thought. The changes that they refer to here are remarkable, and, in my...

I'm told that Microsoft will no longer provide support for Windows XP after April 8th, 2014. The following article discusses some options; but from what I hear about Windows 8.1, I don't think I want that, but I don't know anything about Windows 7. Not sure I'm ready for a Mac, but we'll see...

We plant onions here about mid February. I always plant about 15 or 20 bunches of Texas 10/15 green onion plants, and we have all the green onions we can eat. My dilemma is that they rarely make mature onions over about 2 inches in diameter; most are smaller. Can anyone suggest a variety or a...

This incident happened about 3 or 4 years ago; out Grandkids were like four years old, and we kept them all day every day, except at night. This day had been particularly trying, and I woke up in the middle of the night, about 2 or 3 am. Unable to sleep, I went into Sharn Jean's sewing room...

It's been raining here off and on for 2 or 3 days, and it's up to nearly 60 degrees this morning; snow gone and sun trying to peek through. I looked out the front window, and my yard and the neighbor's yard were full of birds; pecking...I could see them pulling out worms...some fighting, some...

These new banner ads are about the most obtrusive I've seen. Hit the back button and they take over and the screen is frozen there. Have to hit the back button again and it takes you back to the forum menu. Not that it's such a catastrophe; it's just that it's kinda like being cornered by a...

Forty degrees here in this part of the Sooner state; and the fog moved in last night on little cat's feet.

Whoo Hoo Hoo! I think we just had a couple earth quakes...5:24 and 5:29...rattled the house!

Here's a couple more things I did for the Grandkids. I love the quarter sawn Oak.

You fellows do some breathtaking work. Mine is a big simplistic by comparison, but I enjoy it and the kids don't mind taking it off my hands.

We recently received a Galaxy NOTE 10.1 as a gift; neither of us know anything about the device, especially me. Sharn Jean has been wanting one, but thought an Apple would be better...why, I don't know and she doesn't either. I personally have no use for it; I don't even have a cell phone...

I am attempting to post a couple of pictures of the turkeys that frequent my yard. Wow! I did it!

We live on a acreage that is not quite in town and not quite in the country. The last 7 or 8 years or so, we are visited regularly by wild turkeys...in fact, on one occasion I counted 64 in my front yard. They vary during the time of the year; right now we have several groups. One is a group...

How many of these famous characters can you match up with the names of their horses? Some are historical figures, some are ficticious characters. Some had more than one horse, and one or two had a horse by the same name. Let's start with the horses: Buckshot Black Diamond Buttermilk...

I saw this video posted on another forum, and it brought back memories from when I was about 10 years old. In the late 40's we lived in SW Missouri, and I recall watching this same scenario, except it was for real, and not a demonstration. Having watch the tractor-pulled combines in Oklahoma...

If this doesn't create a misty eye or two out there, I'll be surprised. :) 57 Chevrolet - Billie Jo Spears.mp4 - YouTube

I've read a little about Windows 8, but can't get past the technical jargon. Can someone explain how it is different from windows 7? I read where it is a touch-screen system like they have on telephones and laptops? Pardon my ignorance, I don't have a phone, can't even answer my wife's...

Somehow the system has "subscribed" me to a thread; I can't figure how to get rid of the subscription. I'm sure it's a simple thing, but I can't figure it out. Must be a glitch in the system, I didn't subscribe and my "subscriptions" don't show it. Thanks in advance; Dennis

"Elsie Langford's White Holiday Cake" I am going to give you a treasured family recipe...Sharn Jean's Mother's recipe for a special kind of cake. It's not fruit cake, and it's not your everyday kind of cake either. Anyone can make it, even me. IT DOESN'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS! I use to take...

I love good chile Renellos; and our Pablano peppers are coming on like gangbusters. Anyone have a good recipe for beef chile renellios? Also have more Anaheims that we can ever eat, they work great for Renellos too.

Every time I use the back button, I get a window that says I need to install a Chinese Language Pack. It only happens on this site; I've debugged my computer and run a "fix it" from Microsoft, and it still comes up. Anyone else with this problem?

Sharn Jean (real name Sharon Kay) and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary August 17, 2013. A long time when you say it, a long time when you live it, but seems like yesterday when I think about it. We were married in the Church of the Nazarene in Gilmer Texas; her father was pastor...

The wife and I used to collect soda fountain memorabilia and over the years have collected hundreds of soda, malt, banana split, etc. glasses. Also have several ice cream dippers, malt mixer, ice cream spoons, ice cream servers (serving glasses, shaped like an ice cream cone used in hoity toity...

I have found that my email automatically deletes email from one of my friends, and it also deletes email that I send to myself...neither are on my blocked list. Not a world shattering problem, but a bit irritating. Anyone know of a simple fix? Thanks in advance; Dennis

Whoo Hoo!!!!! Thunder woke me up at 6:00 am...Beautiful, cooling, refreshing rain...75 degrees!

Nineteen year old Lucy Milsap, from Quinlan Texas wins Okie Noodling Contest!! These Texas Gals are the greatest! This story gave me the biggest chuckle I've had in quite a while; does my heart good to see our young ladies show such spirit and willingness to step outside the box. Go Lucy...

Sharn Jean and I are planning on driving to Biloxi and participating in Cruizin' the Coast. Never been there, but have heard so much about it. Plan on driving my '60 Impala after spending some big bucks to get her all spiffied up and ready to roll...I'm told there will be around 5000 classic...

I've played guitar (amateur) for a long time, mostly Country music and I love the Classic Country. Could care less for rock and expecially hard rock and all of it's relatives. However, I ran on to this video a couple years back, and I can't help but be intrigued with this guy and the licks he...

I have one of the Food Saver units; the old-style that sits flat, have had it for about 3 years and has worked pretty well. Keeps everything from freezer burn; we usually freeze a bushel or two of corn every year and it is always great. Last time I used it, it couldn't pull enough vacuum to...

Received this video in an email; thought it was interesting. Kept thinking: "watch your fingers!". Was also curious as to how they were able to comply with the air, water, solid and hazardous waste regulations...not to mention OSHA. http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/_mKSKZau9qs

Anyone experience driving on the left hand side for the first time after 60 years of driving in the U.S.? Sharn Jean and I just got back from a week's vacation in St. Thomas, USVI. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We went there on a cruise ship last year; this year we rented...

Actually my little homily was a slight modification of a local expression that accurately reflects events surrounding a deluge as applied to the little house beyond the house.

Boy did we get a toad floater last night! Lots of wind, and cold this morning. Spring is here...sorta...but Sharn Jean and I are taking a little trip to St. Thomas, USVI for a week, maybe by the time we get back the weather will have settled down and I can plant some maters.

Sharn Jean and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. I would like to get a video camera and record some of this to relive during he long winters here; but I haven't looked at or bought a video camera since our Grandson was born in 1992...

Took my twin, six year old Grandsons to Wally World the other day; it's about 6 or 7 miles so I thought I would have some fun with them and see if they knew the way. They did pretty good for the first couple of miles, but had trouble telling me where to turn. I finally said, "Boys, I think you...

Here is a great website; I also get their newsletter: BBQ Ribs Recipes, Barbecue Recipes, Grilling Techniques, Baby Back Ribs, Barbeque Spareribs, Outdoor Cooking, Rating Grills and Smokers Their newsletter also contained this interesting article on carmelization and browning. Brown Is...

I think some of you might experience a gentle tug at your heartstrings; I know I did. Central Texas Tools (Texas Country Reporter) - YouTube

I have always regarded feral cats as pests; killing young quail, raiding my bluebird houses and giving my dog histeronics. When I lived in a farming community, it was common place to dispatch them given the opportunity. I have seen them catch squirrels in my back yard, which is ok with me, and...

Aaarrrggg! Sharn Jean volunteered me to smoke a turkey for Easter, on the Big Green Egg. Last turkey I smoked was over 40 years ago...I need some suggestions, especially from someone who has had spectacular success with a spectacular method and recipe. Anyone? Thanks, Dennis

I was browsing through some of my old files, and I ran on to this short essay that I wrote a couple years ago for my grandkids. I thought maybe there might be a few folks out there who could relate, and maybe a few that wouldn't have a clue to what I was talking about...but it is about country...

We are not "Doomsdayers" per se, but we thought it might be wise, and not particularly difficult, to store some essential garden seeds long term...just in case. Maybe things like beans, corn, purple hulls, radishes, etc. I have a "Food Saver" vacuum packaging unit that I use for frozen food, I...

The subject "Top 10 Westerns of all Time" is one where it is entirely all personal opinion, and each person's opinion is just as good as another's. I thought I would start with my list (subject to change from day to day) and see what others thought. Here is my list, not necessarily in order of...

Last Friday, about 20 members of our car club drove to a little country cafe in Pond Creek Oklahoma for an all-you-can-eat meal of calf fries...and it was worth the trip. Someone said "You might be a redneck if you drive 80 miles one way to eat calf fries". Someone else said, "No", "You ARE a...

Anyone else here like horehound candy? Has anyone ever made it at home? Anyone else even know what it is? Getting pretty hard to find in the stores any more and folks don't know what you're talking about when you ask for it. They ask "What's that?"...or..."How do you spell it?". Not as...

Being a cynic by nature, I am always glad to read a story such as this. Not only is humankind capable of unthinkable depravity, it is also capable of untold kindness. Past Present By Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman Tragedy can stifle and destroy. It can also transform and inspire. A...

It's about time! Opening statement: http://www.jamesfuqua.com/lawyers/jokes/coyote-acme.shtml and the response: Coyote v. Acme -- The Response

I know we have some car guys on this site; I've discussed the issue with at least a couple of you over the last few months. Maybe this will bring us all together and we can post some pictures, car show videos, links, etc. and get to know each other. Alas, having said that, I still don't know...

Nice story. Indian Blanket Auction

It's getting where I can't even click on a thumbnail any more without having to log back in. It's not consistent, but if I click on a hyperlink, or do a Google search, I almost always have to log in again...and the log in is only good for the forum that I'm on at the time; to get to another...

Sometime back I tried to add an avatar, but for some reason it ended up being posted on my profile instead of as my avatar. I guess my question is two fold: (1) is there some merit in having an avatar, and if so, (2) is it a big deal to implement? Regards, Dennis

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I'm looking to replace my old glass fireplace doors with some that are sized to fit inside the fireplace instead of just on the outside. They look a lot better, plus if you ever have a chimney fire, you have a great deal of control (chimney fires are a white knuckle experience, let me tell...

Sorry, couldn't resist. Thought some of you might enjoy this video re: Big "turkey fries" fry in Illinois. Never sampled them, but "oyster fry" fries are a tradition here in Oklahoma; our F.F.A. used to have a big one every year. We have a local cafe in OKC, called "Cattlemen's Cafe" that is...

Hah. That's the way it goes; they usually wake me up about 5:00 or so; they manage to start my day off every day. I have managed to add a couple posts to a some otherwise stagnating threads so far this morning though.

Good Morning Randy, and Good Americans everywhere. According to the wagon wheel-sized Coca Cola analog thermometer with the geriatic-sized numbers, it's 44degrees Farenheit here in Paradise this morning. Sharn Jean is still making Z's, the dogs have been out twice already, have had their...

It's not often that I see something that truly impresses me, but this did. It's absolutely, marvelous; and the background music is right on. I understand the guy is deaf, and in his 80's. "Romancing The Wind" - Ray Bethell - YouTube

We're about ready for a new thin, HDTV in the 55" range, and based on reputation and old rumors, I had just about dismissed buying a plasma TV. In doing some research, it seems there are some advantages to plasma, including a slightly better picture, wider viewing angle and price.... and...they...

We have fresh okra running our of our ears. Most of it will be frozen for frying and stews and such, and we will probably pickle some. My reason for posting, is that my wife used to make some fried okra patties in days gone by, and they were really good. The recipe seems to have taken a hike...

I have a beautiful Pecan tree in my back yard, that is loaded with pecans this year...only problem, they are all falling off; some are green and turning black on the inside, some are black all the way through. I never expected to get an edible crop because the squirrels have laid claim to this...

This young fellow is having a hard time making ends meet; he raises spaghetti in NJ and the economy, plus vandalism is putting him under. Really sad. The Spaghetti Harvest - YouTube Swiss spaghetti, must be different; looks like it grows on trees there. Swiss Spaghetti Harvest 1957 -...

Oklahoma has been the hottest place in the country lately; we have had temps in the triple digits for too long, and no rain for a month or so. I have been watering every day for the past 3 weeks or so, and it's not uncommon to see the indigenous birdlife taking showers in my sprinklers...

I'm sure a lot of you guys raise gardens and have some recipes you might like to share. This year has been great so far and we have had lots of fresh onions, radishes, tomatoes, peppers and squash. I have one very favorite recipe that is always a hit with company; it's easy to fix and soooooo...

And a smile is worth sharing. I thought this was superb; and a change of pace. Цекало и Puttin` отожгли на Воробьевых горах - YouTube

I used to be able to access other member's profiles; now all I can get is a list of their posts. What's wrong?

My patio, which adjoins my deck, is concrete and going on 40 years old. It is a bit weatherworn and Sharn Jean wants me to do something to spiff it up a bit. I have looked at the garage finishes, patio paint, vinyl flooring, tile, etc. and still haven't a clue. I want it to look "fresh", but...

Anyone here skilled using the internet for geneology? I have just begun to do some research on my own, but it is frustrating...almost every link leads to a free search with a pay-for-results. Are there ample free search engines out there, or will I have to end up paying for a geneological...

My pot of stew is almost done; thought I would share my recipe if anyone is interested. Here it is: 2Lane Cruzer's 滴e Man Beef Stew This recipe has evolved over a period of 40 years of making stew to my liking. It has a very beefy flavor, and that is what I like. I have tried lots of...

Many years I saw an very good movie about a horse, but I can't remember the title. I do remember the title was also the name of the horse. The story went somethng like this: This young man was running from the bad guys, The time was sometime in the old West as I recall. He stopped at the...

Thought I would share one of my favorite recipes...I always look forward to this dish on Thanksgiving. OVEN BAKED BACON WRAPPED GREEN BEANS 2 cans of uncut green beans 1# sliced, hickory smoked bacon Chili Powder, or your favorite BBQ rub Open and drain the green beans; combine enough...

I found this video interesting: Amazing nature - The Eagle Owl

I'm in the process of building a table for my Big Green Egg Smoker. I'm using Cedar, and it should look pretty good when I get through, provided I can finish it in a manner that will retain the original colors. I love Tung Oil, and use it for most of the stuff I build. It works well for indoor...

Apparently the Department of Labor has proposed a new Child Labor regulation that would prohibit anyone under 16 from driving a tractor. It has not been met with favor in rural areas and farming communities, as might be expected. It certainly will have an adverse effect on farm life as we have...

Just checking in. Am looking forward to being a member here and maybe learning a thing or two in the meantime. Hello to everyone from Oklahoma. Dennis:)