I have the 1980's memories of Challenger, so was holding my breath during the separation. I'm sure a bunch of us were feeling that, somewhat. Years later, I was in FL on my honeymoon () and I can't remember which it was, but we pulled over on the side of a highway and saw some of it. We weren't close enough for a wonderful view, or anything, but it was still pretty cool to see it.
What a handsome chicken family. The black rooster in the back is lovable. (That is a rooster with the red thing? Lol)
I was watching Challenger on TV, too, but I was at home, not sure why I wasn't at school, could've been an off day. I only vaguely remember bits and pieces about Nixon, was only a year old during the moon landing, saw a breaking news report about John Lennon. 9/11... like it was yesterday. Heartbreaking.
On another note, and this one has me on edge right now, but there have been protests downtown in my city over the last couple nights over an EMT that was killed when police raided her apartment, apparently on a drug raid involving her boyfriend. Another protest in another area, not far from downtown. The downtown protests have not been peaceful, leading to looting, cars being trashed, an attempt at rolling a police vehicle (large one) onto it's side, a news van being trampled on... the one that was further away was actually a peaceful protest. Watching it on TV, you know there are people there that have no idea why they are, they just want to be involved in the destruction of it all. It's incredibly unsettling.
Boyfriend saw on his FB feed, and the Next Door app, or whatever it's called, that there are rumors of another tonight in an area the same name as my neighborhood. Someone else said there's a city in Atlanta of the same name. Would prefer to not see either happen, but needless to say, it's got me a bit edgy. Was also told we're under curfew tonight.
My ass is staying home.
When 911 happened I was up that night getting my fishing gear ready for an early morning fish. Misses was asleep so I had the tv on with no sound. I honestly thought as I glanced now and then at it that it was a movie. Was not until the next day I realised it had been real. It was a numbing moment.I was at work at ITT in Raleigh, and one of my coworkers had brought a tiny black & white TV in for us to watch the Challenger launch. We were all standing there watching when it blew. At the time it felt just about like the 911 attack - we couldn't believe our eyes.
We don't need any more of those moments when everyone remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing. I was going to say there have been three in my life, but actually there have been more than that. JFK, the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, the moon landing, Nixon's resignation speech, John Lennon, the Challenger, Dale Earnhardt, and 9/11. Only ONE of that group was not a heartbreaking experience. Obviously that list could be expanded a lot, too.
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I found out the hard way, @misswish, that the secret to coffee flavors, at least for me, is to not overdo the coffee. I have to use it very sparingly or it will take over a mix completely and be very bitter. Have to say though that I'm not a strong coffee fan. Can't drink Starbucks or similar coffees.
Have a house full of grandsons today. They are staying with us for a couple of days. It's nice having them here, they've livened the place up a bit. Everything A-OK so far.
Just scary. Glad you are okay. They want me to do the same thing in order to have a procedure done. I'm not going anywhere. The procedure can wait. Not to mention it's stupid. Get tested a week before?? Who's to say I don't catch covid within that week? Seriously stupid logic here. Stay safe everyone.Took my wife into the east side of Lansing today around 3:30pm to get a covid test that's required before a medical procedure she has coming up. It's a drive thru testing site at an old Sears tire shop. While there, a crowd of protesters, about 1500 people or more, came down Michigan Ave headed into East Lansing, the MSU campus.
Never seen anything like that in my life. Kinda eerie.
They made it to the East Lansing city hall and police station, smashed up a police cruiser. Then went back down Michigan to the Capitol building in Lansing. Burned a car to the ground in the middle of the street. They are still there. Getting larger in numbers. It's only 7:30pm.
This is going to be an ugly night for downtown Lansing.
Please don't destroy and burn my city!
I support peaceful protest. But this shit ain't peaceful anymore. When you start smashing and burning cars and businesses, you crossed into a different realm, no longer protesting. I don't support that. Leave the store fronts and businesses out of it. Leave the innocent bystanders cars out of it.
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Her test was today. Procedure on Wednesday. Takes 2 days to process the test. I agree, strange logic.Just scary. Glad you are okay. They want me to do the same thing in order to have a procedure done. I'm not going anywhere. The procedure can wait. Not to mention it's stupid. Get tested a week before?? Who's to say I don't catch covid within that week? Seriously stupid logic here. Stay safe everyone.
Just saw footage of a truck drive towards and into a huge parting crowd of people. Didnt look like anyone got hurt. Hopefully nobody did.Chase bank downtown Lansing has been smashed in, broke into, looted. Police are out launching tear gas currently. There are several groups protesting in different areas of downtown Lansing.
National gaurd is on standby.
Media personnel are being targeted and harassed.
Never thought I'd see anything like this in my city.
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Prayers for you Chain.............The ugly side of people. I'm so sorry you have this going on.Chase bank downtown Lansing has been smashed in, broke into, looted. Police are out launching tear gas currently. There are several groups protesting in different areas of downtown Lansing.
National gaurd is on standby.
Media personnel are being targeted and harassed.
Never thought I'd see anything like this in my city.
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Thank you, but don't be sorry for me, be sorry along with me, for all of those that will be negatively affected by the end of these riots.Prayers for you Chain.............The ugly side of people. I'm so sorry you have this going on.
I am Chain, I am.Thank you, but don't be sorry for me, be sorry along with me, for all of those that will be negatively affected by the end of these riots.
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We are highly suspicious it's a rooster - his balls haven't dropped yet, lol. The two reddish ones in the foreground are confirmed and gotta go
I can't wait until commercial space flight is a norm and I can leave.
Checking in - life is good considering the current state of the world in general
This afternoon, we will trade roosters for some pots, lol
Planting pots or cooking pots? I'm nosy.
Cool, I like seeing that
Vic is 2 x return travellers in quarantine, 7 x linked to 2 small outbreaks, 2 under investigation on origin.
America's in distress.
Cities are burning.
People are looting.
Our leaders are faltering.
ALL LIVES MATTER. GEORGE'S LIFE MATTERED.
My heart breaks when I turn the news on.
Last night I watched live riot coverage on the news in L.A., Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Atlanta and Florida.
These are not protests. They are riots. Burning, destruction.
This shit makes me want to cry.
Not being political. Im checking in. Im sad to see this in our home lands and cities.
My wife, myself and our two dogs are healthy. We are working. We are getting our bills caught back up, almost.
Did a bunch of work around the house yesterday. Trimmed trees, power washed 2 years of filth off our 22'x20' back deck. Going to stain it next weekend. Going to mow today.
I hope that all of our members and friends here that live in the cities affected by the social unease are safe and healthy.
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we have been luckyCool, I like seeing that
I only liked your post knowing you and Jean are alright and you are locked n loaded. Stay safeMonday check in. It's a mess here too, huge riot across the river. It started a little before 10 last night and went till 5 this morning. The news said 87 shots fired, two dead and several others shot. They looted and pillaged all over town breaking in and looting, vandelizing, and burning down not only businesses but cars and some houses, I sleep with my 44 under my pillow and my AK right beside the bed.. Pretty intense. When the shootings, several places in town, were over the started running over people in their (or stolen) cars, put several in the hospital one was a police officer. From there they came across the river and started here. First time that has ever happened. Totally sucks. Told the wife we ain't goin anywhere unless my 44 goes with us. I wish I never would have to go back in that town, it used to be a half azzed safe town 10 years ago, not anymore, gets worse every day.
There was someone recording the RIOTERS. Yelling "Where's my money, Soros"I agree, this isn't about George anymore, it's just an excuse to steal, vandelise, and destroy. If they keep it up I fear it turning out like Kent State, but at Kent State the protesters weren't violent or distructive like these are.
There was someone recording the RIOTERS. Yelling "Where's my money, Soros"
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Scary mate, stay safe.They are starting early tonight, already had one shooting.
Its like people like and aspire to be bad these days. The badder you are the cooler you are.Well, the SHTF over here too...bitches tagging a local FB News crew vehicle...and laughing.
Glad I don't drive or hang downtown anymore..SMH...
Scary mate, stay safe.
Its like people like and aspire to be bad these days. The badder you are the cooler you are.
Keep well and safe there caFF.