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Well - it’s a light that illuminates the street. Maybe this will help:

I agree - it’s fun in April- June. Then, mowing in July - Sept. becomes a chore![emoji23]

Yep - this was most certainly a city thing.

I have another - when you were kids what was your Dad’s “go to” punishment for bad behavior? For us, we had to kneel down on the floor by the stairs. Hardwood floor. Try that for 15 minutes!! My kids had it easy —- time out in their bedroom.

Do you guys remember being kids in the summer and after dinner the only rule was “to be home when the street lights came on”?

Ok. Here is my latest experience: So - I’m a little gun shy!

Yikes!!! Is that real? That would scare me to death!

Great picture. But - I hate squirrels!!! They can do some damage. Don’t ask how I know.

Seeing all those plates - I guess you are old if you remember sitting down as a family EVERY NIGHT for dinner. Same time, same place. Not so much anymore it seems.

Well - perhaps Uncle can forgive credit card debt same as student loan debt! In their world that helps stop inflation! [emoji23]

Yep —- then I am old. I remember pasting those in the books. Hated that job!!

Yep - Florida water front property is going for $800 a sq foot!

Our kitty likes to go into the unfinished basement. Very sneaky when we go in there he follows silently. One night, we couldn’t find him. Looked everywhere - even his favorite hiding spots. Went downstairs and heard a feint meow. Opened door and out he shot. Mad cat. Ignored us for 30...

Whitey Herzog. A legend in STL. RIP. https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/whitey-herzog-innovative-manager-cardinals-champion-and-creator-of-whiteyball-dies-at-92/article_d58ec338-e9f8-11ed-bc34-67a54ce626f6.html

Kind of the same here. I bought my first house in 1982 at $200000. It was 2500 sq ft. My son just purchased his first house at $250000. It’s 2500 sq ft. Then, on the other hand, a friend of mine just purchased a new car - Bentley - for $325000! The difference between an investment banker and...

Wow. She is a keeper (I know you know that already)!

Maybe you are mixing up Saturday Night Live with her and Bill Murray in Princess Bride?

We don’t offer Apple Pay at the tennis club. When I tell kids that, they practically drop over. One kid (say 18) asked, “well, how am I supposed to buy a drink”? I said - “cash, credit or charge your account”. He says “I only have my phone”. Ok - then charge your account? He says - “my...

Yes! To this day I call the refrigerator an ice box. I say “can you get me a beer from the ice box”? My kids just don’t understand. Look at me like I’m nuts!

That is an interesting piece of info.

There is a motorcycle dealer here that gives you an extra discount if you finance. Price is actually higher if you pay cash. Something is going on for sure.

Now that was funny![emoji23]

No question. But, at least it’s better than paying for student loan forgiveness baloney. That is a real waste.

Apparently, 007 began wearing Rolex watches - if the article below is accurate. https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/just-because/rolex-watches-featured-james-bond-films.html

Ha. Reminds me of the Yogi comment “no one ever goes there anymore cause it’s always too crowded”!

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I guess you know you are old when your mind doesn’t wander after reading that line!! Whoops - wrong thread![emoji23]

I wonder how GEICO feels about the Final 4 being held at State Farm Stadium w/o duct tape on the Stadium logo?

Small businesses are very hard. The owner needs expertise on every facet of the business —- manufacturing/service, finance, HR, logistics, planning and on and on. It means a ton of hours worked by the owner. Employees work their hours and go home. Owners can’t go home until all the work is...

^^ This exactly. Anyone who thinks businesses don’t charge to cover credit card fees (either overtly or baked into prices) has never owned a business. Milton Friedman said it a long time ago —- there is no such thing as a free lunch.

My wife orders shoes online. She knows the brands and what size fits. Easy. They are mostly tennis shoes. It’s so easy these days to order online and door delivery. It’s rare we ever go into a real brick store except for food.

Unfortunately, a 23 year old male can be known to go too fast for the conditions. We’ve all done it in either a car or tractor.

I always thought insurance companies made their money thru investing vs. underwriting. They use the arbitrage between collecting premiums and paying claims to invest. That is why Warren Buffet owns insurance companies.

I can’t even remember my hourly wages as a teen. But, I’ll never forget my first real job after college in 1978 was $13600. Thought I was living high on the hog at the time. My friends all thought if we ever make $1000 times our age we’d have succeeded.

23 years old. Terrible.

Yes! Fantastic books.

Who made the quote “Everybody counts or nobody counts” famous? First book was published in 1992.

Wow. Bet their camera costs more than anyone’s also!!

They are horrible trees. I had to cut down two that had died and it was the biggest pain ever. Cutting was dangerous. I decided to cut them and burn them in the same spot. Transporting the cut limbs to the burn pile was a no go given the thorns which, as you said, are needles. It took about...

Wow. 50 years ago!!! I remember clearly.

They survived. Not many creatures have been around for a zillion years. [emoji3]

Today is the home opener for the STL Cardinals. Got me thinking. First Cardinal World Series winner I remember was 1967. Cards v Red Sox. Only 2 of the Cardinal starting players are still alive —- Orlando Cepeda and Dal Maxvill. Now that makes me feel old.

Awww. So cute! Glad to know another pet has found a great home!!

Ha! My sister is an actuary. I was an accountant. The old joke was how can you tell the difference between an actuary and an accountant? An accountant looks at your shoes when talking. An actuary looks at their own shoes when talking!

I just put together some chairs where the instructions said to use either a 1/2 or 13mm wrench. Since I’m guessing the chairs were made in China I used 13mm. It all went fine.

Have you read the Joe Pickett novels?

Welcome from Missouri.

[emoji106] now that brings up memories. You are so right. I remember they had a uniform and sat on a small stool pressing the floor buttons.

Saw these on a bike ride recently. Pretty good size.

We go often for vegetables and fruit. Can’t beat the location, price and taste.

I flew El Al once. One of those planes with the upstairs where we were seated. Unbelievable service and, there was 100% zero doubt on security. Zero doubt. Those folks were trained and serious. It was amazing.

Maybe you are old when you call the bathroom sink a basin?[emoji23] I asked my kids (24 and 26) what a basin was. Both said a depression in the Earth - like the Amazon Basin. I asked what the thingy in the bathroom was where they brushed their teeth? Both said “it’s a sink Dad” and rolled...

Yep. Same for baseball games back in the day.

I “only” need my glasses for far away stuff. Don’t need to read or watch TV. But, I really should wear to drive. So, it usually when I’m getting ready to leave the house I start looking. My wife tells me to put my glasses by the keys and it won’t be an issue anymore. Great idea dear - now...

When you are constantly - I mean constantly - looking for your glasses. I know I put them on the table, but now they are gone! Or, maybe it was the bathroom? Nope. The garage? Nope. The kitchen counter? Bingo! That’s 10 minutes I’ll never get back. But - it’s going to happen again and...

We have 80 acres in rural MO near STL on the Big River. 50 acres are farmed by a neighbor raising feed corn and beans. 20 acres are woods. 10 acres are grass and hay. I’ve got a 35 HP Bobcat tractor and 2 Zero turn mowers. All is good except in Spring when it seems it’s impossible to keep...

Doesn’t look like it, but kitty says Happy Easter to everyone. I think he had a busy night stalking the house so he’s a tad tired right now.

I guess you are old when you remember coloring and looking for real eggs on Easter. There were always one or two you didn’t find initially but then found a few days later after they began to smell. Today everyone seems to use plastic eggs with Candy or coins inside. Happy Easter all!

In the Big 10 you could be traveling all over the country —- Washington, Oregon, California, Nebraska. Plus, you’d be in nasty places in winter. In the SEC you’d be closer to home and always in nice weather. But - much tougher competition.

I thought I’d seen every Burt Reynolds’s movie —- missed that classic![emoji23]

Are you a Clemson fan? If so, do you like their lawsuit against the ACC? You might end up in the Big 10 along with Ohio State.

I don’t know about a sister, but she was married to Fred and her best friend was Lucy.

Or, they said “filler up with Ethyl”!

Thanks. Good ideas.

We can pretty easily live with only one car in Fla. Most of the stuff we do and places we go can be accessed by golf cart or bicycle (tennis, golf, bike trails, restaurants, friends). I worry that leaving a car in Fla. (in the garage) for 5 months will not be great for the car. I would remove...

Speaking of roads- Drove back to STL from Florida yesterday. 1002 miles. Took 18 hours from 6am Eastern time to 11pm Central time. Trip is almost 100% interstate. But - Atlanta is an absolute disaster. There must be 1 trillion people living in that city all with cars! Nashville is a close...

Joe Lieberman —- senator and VP candidate. https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/27/joe-lieberman-2000-vice-presidential-nominee-obit-033980

Very very sorry. Wishing you well.

This is from the Federal Reserve. Why shouldn’t private businesses be allowed to accept any payment means they want? If folks don’t agree there are always other places to go. Now - national parks owned by the Federal government - that’s a different argument.

Says a lot about US education. A whole lot.

Ha. Reminds me of “Who’s on First”!

And, I dare say, sit on the bed to put on underwear!

Welcome!

It’s my understanding there has never been a federal law requiring businesses to accept cash. It’s on a state by state basis. Unsure if a National park is regulated by Federal or state laws - but my strong guess is Federal.

We have the Kwikset app and it works well. Can open the Florida house door 1002 miles away in STL. Or, even better, give neighbor their own code so they can check on things. It is amazing what can be done —- I only worry about being “hacked” somehow. But, it should send an alert whenever door...

I guess you can say you are old if you ever actually got out of your car to open the garage door. Same for TVs. My kids have no clue how we used to turn on the tv or change channels.

Oh my. I can’t let our cat see this or he’ll demand something similar!!! 6 levels. You are a good cat owner.

I understand what you are saying. Our cat has 3 different sounds: - more food/water - give me attention - let me go outside on screen porch Very distinctive and recognizable. He also can display affection by rubbing his head on your cheek or chest. He likes to be held and rubbed. But, at...

Plus, if reports he was using company employees for personal work on his lake home were true, the IRS may be interested in whether he reported the work as income on his personal return assuming the company took the expense as a deduction. Recall, Al Capone went down for IRS fraud.

My wife is pretty good at technology stuff. But can it be a little overkill? She got this box that can open the garage door on your phone. No need for the remote anymore. But, now we have 5 different ways to open the garage door: - phone - remote - button by inside door - keypad outside door...

I went to Catholic schools. We first had a blessing from the Principal over the intercom before school started. Then we all stood, put our hands on our heart and said the Pledge Of Allegiance. I remember we could not advance from 1st to 2nd grade unless we could recite the Pledge on our own.

Well, that is a fact.[emoji23]

I cannot imagine mowing so much with a push mower —- even self propelled! I guess you never needed a gym membership![emoji23]

Here you go —-

It seems the older you get the less patience you have for foolishness or wasting time. This may seem like an attitude issue for those younger and not as wise. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Yes. You are very correct. Unless you had your kids at 10!

2 of my younger sisters are on Medicare —- worse than being able to collect Social Security!!!

Yes yes and yes except in Summer! It’s the fastest growing state in population for a reason (right behind South Carolina).

Except - maybe - EA if you bought their stuff?[emoji23][emoji23]🥹 Whoops - wrong thread!

We spend winter in the Tampa area. The amount of new construction (homes) is unbelievable. It’s amazing. People are coming from all over the Midwest and east coast —- as well as Canada. I’m seeing prices in the $350 per sq foot range.

Is MTV even a thing anymore? I know I’m old but I haven’t heard anything about MTV in a long time. This was one of my more favorite music videos. As Good as I Once Was Toby Keith As Good as I Once Was - Google Search

So sorry - not how it should work. I had a very frustrating time with Social Security folks - rarely answered the phones, never called back and hung up if it was lunch time. Real gems these folks.

Yep. Going back to the start of this thread, Frank Sinatra would be almost 110 years old. Bing would be a little over 120 years old.

I’m very much like you in that regard. It’s an admirable trait. But, when dealing with the IRS, giving them money they do not deserve - due their own internal mistakes - is not a winning strategy. Once you prove you are right, it will still take many many many months to get a refund.

Hence why homeowners insurance in Florida is hard to obtain and not exactly cheap. But - it’s offset by no state income tax. That is why (imo) Florida has lots of wealthy folks and why real estate prices are quite steep.

You know you are old when you bought the first John Sandford Prey series book when it was released. It’s hard to believe but that first book was roughly 35 years ago. Just finished book #33. As the song goes:

I wouldn’t pay - assuming you are right and no monies are owed. I think your CPA is correct. If this bothers you, getting a tax lawyer will help move the process.

Someone said it earlier —- those notices are sent automatically by a computer. The problem/issue is no human has put your amended stuff into the computer yet (or it was put in wrong). We had a similar issue at a not-for-profit. Went on for 2 years. We finally had a tax lawyer get involved. He...

We used to hide in the trunk. But the owners were no dopes - they tended to check trunks if teens were driving v families. We were caught a few times.

Just think back then —- no cell phones no internet.

Great pictures as always. Thanks!

That was then. Nowadays —— a rural hospital I’m affiliated with had a fundraiser. They are part of a much larger hospital chain based in STL. The fundraiser was skeet shooting and the winner received a shotgun. It was successful and raised a good amount of money toward several new...

Ha! You know you are old when you carry a wallet. A significant number of younger folks at the club now pay using Apple Pay with their phone or watch. It’s not unusual for them to have to go back to their locker to get their IDs. So, it can be a pain and I need to be reasonable in my...

I sometimes work in the pro shop of my wife’s tennis facility. We sell beer and wine. All the buyers look young to me. Typically, the women are happy when I card them but the guys are insulted. I just say “the older I get the younger you look”.

I guess you can say you are old when you bought 3/2 beer? Does it even exist anymore?

I was just out of college and working my first job. I paid no attention to little old ladies or Cindi Lauper at that time.

Yep. No doubt their grandparents were old at the time as well.

I felt old today. My wife talked me into going to Wally World. She was tired. So I went. I saw 3 girls with blue hair, 2 with orange hair, one with purple hair and one with rainbow hair. Sorry folks but I never saw any of that back in the day.

That’s pretty cool how you took the picture so we can see the rear view side mirror. You’re getting talented with the camera!!!

Reminded me of the classic Garth Brooks song. Talk about feeling old - he recorded the song almost 35 years ago!

Wow. That’s tough. Our 50th is this year.

I do the same, except it’s for folks I worked with for many many years before retiring.

Who were the 3? Bing Crosby was never in the Rat Pack.

I remember he once struck out a bunch of MLB players in a row during an exhibition.

It really really hurt when Harry Caray left the Cardinals to go to the Cubs. Anyone but those Cubs! There were many rumors about Harry Caray and August Busch Jrs wife as the reason he was fired in STL.

Bob U. is great. I remember him once on Johnny Carson. He was asked “how do you catch a knuckleballer”? He said “I wait for the ball to stop rolling and pick it up”! I had the honor of listening to Harry Caray and Jack Buck on the radio each night growing up. Talk about being spoiled!

No question. When I was a kid I ran like Lou Brock, pitched like Bob Gibson, hit like Orlando Cepeda and fielded like Dal Maxville.

Green’s Drug Store in Peoria, Illinois. Everyday in Summer, me and a couple friends would bike to baseball practice at 10am. After practice, we’d go to Green’s Drug Store and sit at the counter for lunch. 2 cheeseburgers, fries and a cherry Coke. I’m not sure of the price as they would run a...

To quote a famous movie —- “stupid is as stupid does”.

I am also very sorry. It’s difficult and sad. Take comfort in the fact you loved your dog and gave the dog a great life.

Yep. My Mom’s favorite quote to us kids was “God gave you 2 ears and one mouth for a reason”.

The first IMAX movie was almost 53 years ago. Half a century ago. Just imagine the technological advancements over the past 50 years.

Plus cheater glasses in every room!!

I guess the only “benefit” in logging in is to be able to post? Otherwise you can read everything you want or need. I’m just guessing.

Awww - now that made me sad. But, luckily, my wife is much younger so we can still get a new pet!!![emoji23]

I’m not always great on the use of safety equipment —- but the one thing I always have are glasses and hearing protection. Once I stopped working as an accountant, my eyes have actually gotten better. I no longer need prescription lenses for close up work.

Plus it says he has to pay all back taxes in 60 days. I thought it was funny the order specifically says lawyers fees are not included in the $10000 limitation! Gotta pay the lawyers!

You feel old when you read John Wayne would be 117 this year. And you remember watching him in movies.

A St. Louis Cardinal!

Some Forest pictures and a suspension bridge on our walk this afternoon. Very pleasant day —- 75 degrees and very low humidity.

Trying to impersonate Clint!!! Not easy.

My watch still needs adjusting. I tried this morning and couldn’t figure it out. Too many buttons. Time to YouTube how to change time on a G-Shock.

I am still adjusting clocks! It’s amazing how many things have clocks!

I guess a sign you are old is if you read the obits before the sports or comics!

Is there anything more problematic to homes/barns/shops/garages than water? Rain water, washing machines, toilets, dish washers, water heaters, pressure tanks, sinks, showers —- all ready to cause issues at any moment!

Truth. But, nowadays, many retirement communities are 50+. As my former boss used to say “if I was 50 again I could beat a bear with a switch”!

The highest suicide rate based on age are folks age 85 and older. 22.39 per 100,000. Old age, health, loneliness are (IMO) the causes. It’s not easy getting old.

Well - nuns are disappearing. Not many left to teach or work in hospitals. https://holliesmckay.substack.com/p/keeping-the-sisterhood-from-extinction

Yes - but be sure to leave the keys in the ignition and a cold 6 pack on the passenger seat.

I know lots of nuns from serving on the Boards of Catholic hospital chains. All great people. Extremely great people. I went to Catholic schools for 12 years. All nuns back in the day. Most were great. Not all. Sorry for your bad experience.

Yikes. And your parents thought this was good for you for 12 years???

Speaking of old —- Watching Casablanca tonite. Best movie ever!

This is great.

Ha! I’m guessing you had at least a chuckle in there somewhere.

Well —- I saw an episode of Andy Griffith the other day. The old guys are sitting on a bench outside the store swapping stories about hurting themselves with tools, falling, health issues, younger women and weather. I looked back on stuff in this thread. Some things never...

Where did health rank? Should be #1 I would think.

Something to tell the grandkids at night before they go to sleep.

9% think they could beat this??? Ha. These animals have been around since dinosaurs for a reason. This is an alligator v. a crocodile but give me a break.

Shoot. I fell down today just playing tennis. Was going sideways, stumbled and went down. Luckily no damage other than pride But, it did hurt. And that fall was maybe 3 feet? Maybe even less.

I agree with this thought. I also can’t get more than 500 miles per day. It’s hard on my legs and back. Plus, I don’t much like driving at night anymore.

Zero turns cannot be beat for cutting grass. Fast and easy. But - I think you mentioned this - they can get stuck real fast in muddy areas. Then you need a method to “un-stuck” the mower. (I use the tractor). Good luck.

Yikes. You are correct. I’m a day younger!

Like the Constitution of the United States. That pesky rule?

Geese guys. Too much math for a Thursday morning!!! Gives me some not so great memories of high school math quizzes.

I think a single attack on a politician v an attack on the whole country is much different. Especially on home soil. Hopefully there will never be anything close to 911 in America again.

Ha! I once - and only once - used my wife’s measuring container to measure 2 stroke oil/gas for an old Yamaha 2 stroke motorcycle. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

Wow! Looks like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Some grandma spraying nice scent for a luncheon with candles lit on the table and —- whoosh!

Cool. But, an even better practice would have been to greet you when they picked up the phone —- “hey CloverKnollFarms, what can we do for you today”? We do that at the tennis facility when members call.

My goodness. That was easy!!!

I did my own and, trust me, if I can do the work you can do the work. The filters were a tad tight but mine were reasonably accessible and a filter wrench did the trick. Plus, I found it helpful locating the filters, drain plugs, air filter and filling the tractor back up with fluids. For...

We had a group wanting to build a new indoor tennis facility on land in STL. Would be the first indoor courts in STL in 50+ years. They figured it would cost $20 million and had about half committed in donations from the bigger companies in the City. They were riding the wave of the desire to...

When I first started working, I remember being on a job and heard President Reagan was shot. We all clustered around a small radio and prayed. Then some news organization reported he had died. Then they changed their story. It was a hugely emotional day.

You cannot randomly stop cars and search for illegal weapons. But, you can stop diesel vehicles and check for red dye? Really?

I’m guessing this will reduce your mowing time significantly!

I remember the day JFK was killed. My Mom took us kids (me and 2 sisters) in a room and told us the news. She was crying. It’s the first time I remember my Mom crying. It made a huge impression. I will never forget that day.

Nice. How much of an area do you mow?

Yes. Ouch!!! Id like to see how they fixed that problem. Just reattach and refill hydro oil — or was there other damage?

Speaking of skylights and leaks, you know you are old when you do not go up on a ladder on the roof anymore. I know of more than a few guys who have fallen and have never been the same physically. There comes a time when certain chores you did as a kid are no longer very good for you and it’s...

Very cute. My cat gets upset if you put anything on him. He will lay down and not move. It’s like you put an anchor on him v a harness or a sweater! That darn cat!

Anyone have skylights (sunroofs for homes) that leak? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Wow. All I can say. I guess your state is free from any real crime that could be addressed by the state police.

Oh, I thought we were you going to see some girls! The car was good.

Yes - good memory! Mercury Bobcat.

Try pointing - I heard that can help you remember what it was.[emoji23]

You guys are quite fortunate. My first car and all thru college was a Bobcat! Remember those - the Lincoln version of the Pinto!!!

Sort of like hospital bills. Huge retail price knocked down 80% by insurance —- yet still expensive!

I got a Honda CL350 scrambler in 1974. It was the most fun bike a teenager could have in my opinion. Plenty of power to get to/from school/work but not enough to get in trouble. Great memories of that bike!

Ha. I do remember. Phone booths —- my grand nieces (10 years old) were watching old Superman TV shows and asked me what that box was where Superman changed clothes? Had to laugh. How to even begin!

It is hard to understand. Police can’t randomly stop you, search your trunk to see if you have a murder weapon then arrest you. But, they can randomly stop you, search your gas tank, and confiscate your vehicle if you have illegal diesel?

I have a Citi credit card. Long long time. They are obsessive with sending me notices of unusual/strange charges and asking if it was me. Most of the time it’s when I’m traveling and charge at a gas station or restaurant outside my home city. About 4 times I’ve said it wasn’t me. Well -...

Yep. Did about 3 hours of work outside yesterday. Took my time. Some lifting but not extreme. Felt fine. Slept fine. Woke up this morning, stepped out of bed and my knee almost gave out. Ouch! I got my assignment for today!

Great question. I agree with you —- unreasonable search and seizure. But - from everything I read is it’s ok. Can’t see where it’s ever been challenged in court. Maybe like a DWI checkpoint - but at least there everyone is checked. It’s not completely random based only if you drive a diesel...

It’s on the EA Facebook page.

That is great. It really shows why paying with a credit card provides maximum protection and can be worth a lot.

Ok. Thanks!

These are great! Here is an old pic of my wife’s mother’s family on the farm in Arkansas. It was a Sunday. 1930s.

I remember that car. Wasn’t it sold at Sears for awhile?

Welcome from Missouri and Florida!

Great movie. One of Brad Pitts best.

A dissenting opinion. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2016/08/rock_roll_hall_of_fame_7_so-ca.html

Here are the 2024 nominations. I think the explanation in the above says it all.

Interesting. I assume school is not called off or interrupted in any way due to the sighting. Reminds me of the STL area police who put up signs that say “lock it and pocket the keys - or your car may be stolen”. Thanks for the help!

Yikes. I’m very glad my property has no drop offs. That scares me terribly. If I had those areas my hands would not be the only thing gripping tightly!!

I do not think so - what I read said they will be built in Noida India.

Yes —- and being very happy to get the dime! My nieces get $5 now.

True. If I tried that trick I’d be posting yet another incident in the Stupid Things thread![emoji23]

Yes! Good memories as my Grandma did the same thing. Wish I had a couple she made but they somehow disappeared over the years. She lived to 96.

Yep. Solectrac is 100% owned by Ideanomics which is listed on NASDAQ. They are not exactly thriving. The entire entity is only worth $12 million.

That 2nd picture looks like a perfect spot for a Mt. Rushmore type sculpture! Great pictures.