TxAgJeepr

Don't kill us all off... Besides sometimes it's better to keep you mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Can't speak for everyone else on the "non-posting bad list" but as for me most of the time I just dash in, look around for a bit, and dash back out. Heck, most of the time I don't even log in. Not that I don't enjoy the conversation, but if you have limited time...

These are not polite suggestions, these are codes of behavior, and those of you that ignore them will pay the dearest cost. -- Boondock Saints Favorite part of A Few Good Men is the first two or three minutes where they show the drill sequence. Was actually done by the Texas A&M Association of Former Fish Drill team because the USMC Silent Drill team couldn't do it. Some friends of mine actually got some good "face time". They were only on the set for a couple of days but really irritated the crew because they kept eating all the food.

Ask the Kurds if Saddam had WMDs.

The main advantage of the tankless units are that they are an "on demand" system. They don't start heating the water until you turn the hot water tap on. Unlike your tank-type that keeps the water in the tank at it's set temperature until you open the tap, then works like crazy to heat the new water that is flowing in. That being said, the way the tankless units heat is the key factor. Electric units use heating elements similar to the ones in electric tank type units... only there are more of them. The thing you need to look at are how much water you need and the proximity to the tap. Also most of the electric types are 220 not 110 so you have to run a special circuit for them. Another factor with the electric models is the hard water factor, the more minerals in your water, the faster the elements will foul, just like in your tank type. Gas type units can be found in both LPG and NG, depending on what your source is. These are more of a "heat exchanger" They blow hot air over copper tubing and use heat transfer from the pipes to the water. Same "on demand" principle. Water hardness is not as big a factor with these, but buildup will occur. The main drawbacks are the amount of gas used and output. Someone mentioned earlier that no one makes a unit that will run a washing machine, showers, and dishwasher at the same time. I would agree with this, but a tank type won't either. And besides the dishwasher has a heating element in it anyway. One way to overcome this is to divide your house into 'zones' and use more than one unit or to have two or more units plumbed in series to get your desired outcome. Whichever way you decide to go, read the fine print on the unit. Some will guarantee a specific temperature output and some will only guarantee a specific temperature increase. The difference is the temperature of the incoming water. Suppose your input temperature is 60 deg (F), with one you'll get 104 deg (F) water, but it may only be at 2 gallons per minute (gpm). No big deal if you have a 2.5 gpm shower head installed. The other will take that same 60 deg (F) water and only heat it to 85 or 90 deg (F) at 2.5 gpm, which equates to a lukewarm shower at best. I used to be a Mfg Rep for one of the tankless companies before I came back on Active Duty (won't say which) and IMO (couldn't resist), when I build my house I will most likely put in a gas tankless. Hope this helps.

Found this today, again in the Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6153096.html Thought you'd like to know that they caught the guy that was responsible (as addressed in these threads) http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80206 http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79836 Take Care

Not to split hairs here, but you're not quite correct on this. If you buy a weapon at a gun show from a licensed dealer, you still have to do the paperwork. Just like you would if you bought the weapon at his shop. The supposed "gun show loophole" refers to buying a weapon from an individual, be it at a table or carrying it around. No paperwork required. Much like buying a gun from a "for sale listing" in the newspaper. It's an individual to individual transaction. Just my $.02

Found this article today in the Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/6132449.html The act itself was disgusting, some of the comments that follow it are worse.

Still in. US Army Military Police Officer. The new job keeps me busy and I don't get to spend as much time in here as I used to.

Found this in the Houston Chronicle this morning... Interesting read on BHO and some of his mentors and their methods. http://www.chron.com/politics/commons/redteam.html?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a8d24ad19-a0df-4c7d-b87d-5eb5dae34394Post%3aeb4c18ad-8da2-4347-88d7-23c119e2fc7e KB

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Issue Resolved Me, the wife, the neighbor, and his wife met on the front porch the other night and ended up putting this to bed over a couple of Corona's. I admitted that "direct engagement" immediately after finding out probably wasn't the best course of action at the time. He admitted he was wrong for not checking the sprinkler. We both decided that we handled it wrong and decided that we're both a-holes, but now that we both know this, things seem to be getting better. thanks for all your input. I couldn't open the website you listed Buckee. Stupid firewall.

Amen

Update I walked out this morning and the sprinkler was moved. But just enough so that only the running boards got wet on the wife's vehicle. Thanks for confirming my best Course of Action. I'll walk over and have a civilized chat with the neighbor, tell him I appreciate him moving the sprinkler, then suggest maybe he move it another foot, since I plan on detailing her car this weekend. In all sincerity, I wouldn't whup his ... anyway, It might make me feel better but I don't feel like doing all the paperwork that would come along with it. I've learned as I've gotten older it's much better and easier to make the other guy look like a fool and live with himself than to pound the crap out of him and you be the bad guy. Whoosah (rub ears) Whoosah (rub ears).

Had a run in with the neighbor Sunday morning and I've been stewing on this ever since. I finally decided that it takes a village to raise an Idiot so feel free to weigh in. A little background... Saturday I take my oldest boy and a friend's son fishing (they're in town visiting and staying with us). The weather here has been really great so the top was off of my Jeep. We get back around 1830 or so, I back my Jeep into the driveway (which I never do) and herd the kids in for the night. Normally, I put the cab cover on if it looks like rain but since there wasn't a cloud in the sky, I didn't. I roll out Sunday morining to go get the rods, tackle box, and empty soda cans out of my Jeep so the wife and her friend can take the oldest kids to a water park for the day. When I get out on the front porch I see the side walk, my driveway, and the yard are wet. My first thought is to never again trust the weatherman, but lo and behold, it's only wet in front of my house and my neighbors and the sprinkler (one of those that goes back and forth in a wide arc) still dripping. We currently reside in a town house and this neighbor and us share a yard (more like a flower bed and some grass, but you get my drift). Being more than a little annoyed, I head over to my Jeep to survey the damage, Seats soaked, carpet soaked, water dripping out of the steering column. Now I'm a little more than annoyed. I head back into the house to tell the wife she's not taking the Jeep, that the neighbors sprinkler had flooded it, that I was going next door to ask that he move the sprinkler, and if she hears a thump on the porch to call 911. Wife's parting words to me as I head out the door are to maintain control. I ring the doorbell and the neighbor answers. I very succintly and curtly ask the neighbor if he would mind moving the sprinkler so that it doesn't water our cars in the future, say thanks, and turn to walk away. I'm still more than a little miffed that I'm about to spend the next couple of hours pulling out seats, carpet, drying them, and putting all that back in, but I do not raise my voice, point fingers, or threaten this dude, but like I said, I'm not engaging in a conversation either. As I go to walk away, he tells me "lets talk about this" I'm really not in the mood to talk so I tell him. No, I don't want to talk right now, I've got things to do. He proceeds to follow me into the yard while I'm pulling my gear out of the Jeep and putting it in the garage. Every time he says let's talk, I respond with No or I'm not in the mood to talk right now. This goes on for a couple of minutes and ends with him telling me "you have issues and you're an a-h" and storms back to his house. Now, when this comes out of his mouth, I'm thinking throat, knee, hand, twist, snap, crackle, pop. Instead, I take a deep breath, shake my head, and go in the house. I really don't dislike the guy, I guess. I haven't gone out of my way in the past to engage him in conversation other than if we're both outside, or see each other in passing. I did see him this morning as he was heading to his car, no good morining, hello, kiss my 4th point of contact, nothing. I just shook my head and waved. Yes, I used all 5 fingers. We've still got another year here and I don't want to be the guy that no one in the neighborhood likes (very small neighborhood and they gossip horribly). It's times like this I really miss living on the installation, but that's a hole 'nother discussion. There have been a couple of other things with this guy, but none really apply to this little issue so they're not really relevant. I just chalked them up to people from Jersey being people from Jersey. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and go talk to this guy, now that I've had a chance to cool down a bit, but I want to get yalls take on this first. Thanks for letting me vent.

This was posted in the Army Times on line today. Some excerpts from the Article: Holiday cards addressed to “any wounded soldier” at a military hospital won’t have to be returned unopened this year. The American Red Cross is collecting, reviewing and delivering holiday greeting cards to recovering soldiers at military hospitals who aren’t specifically named on the envelope. The greeting cards, with adequate postage and a return address, should be sent to: We Support You During Your Recovery!, c/o American Red Cross, P.O. Box 419, Savage, MD 20763-0419. No packages can be accepted. Red Cross officials are urging the public to have the holiday cards mailed and postmarked no later than Dec. 24. The program stops after this holiday season, but Red Cross officials say they will evaluate the success of the program to see if it will be continued in coming years. Link to the whole article: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/12/ap_anysoldiercards_071218/ Merry Christmas to all.

Didn't even think to check Snopes on this one since it came thru "official" channels. Whodathunkit? If one of the mods would be so kind as to delete this. Thanks

I know some have asked how to send Christmas cards to Soldiers. Here's the address to send them to our wounded / recovering men and women at Walter Reed. Merry Christmas! A Recovering American Soldier c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue,NW Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

A very sad situation, but easily avoidable. Something that was engrained in my head a long time ago... The 5 FAR's for Weapons. 1- Treat every weapon you touch as if it were loaded. Check and clear first. 2- Be sure of your target and what's beyond it. Bullets don't obey stop signs. 3- Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to kill. Bullets don't know friend or foe. 4- Never put you finger on the trigger until you are ready to engage your target. Mechanical systems fail. 5- Know the location and disposition of your weapon at all times. Unloaded and unattended weapons kill. A little off topic I know, but everyone needs to be reminded every now and again.

Just a little math... 275 million for 10 years divides down to 27.5 million per year. 162 games per year divided into 27.5 million is $169,753 per game. Average 3 at bats per game, divided into $169,753 per game is $56,584 per at bat. Plus the bonuses for the All Star game, Division Championships, World Series, and eventually breaking the HR record. Not including endorsements. Man, I wish I could hit a ball better.

Another "Boy Child". We both wanted a girl. HH6 so she would have someone to hang out with; Me, because getting a girl meant I got to buy a Barrett for when she started dating. Oh well, another boy means I get to buy more "smaller" guns and fishing poles. :D:D Have to make sure I have enough to go around. As long as he's healthy that's all that really matters. And thanks all for the congrats. I worked my butt off to get it. The Army promoted 970 some odd in my functional area, I was fortunate to be in the top 10% on the list. And now that things have settled down a bit, I'll be sure to get in here more.

Major Sorry, as long as I've been waiting on it, I should have said so.

I know it's been a while since I've been here, so I'll fill all of you in on the latest and greatest. We've finally settled into our latest digs in lovely New Jersey. A couple of observations... The Italian food is fantastic. Traffic circles and the lack of left turn lanes have been interesting. NJ drivers are interesting as well. Lots of lakes to fish in. Also, promotion orders were effective 2 OCT. I thought about attaching a picture, but decided against it. New baby is due in January, but will probably be here for the New year. At least I hope so, Daddy needs the tax write off. That and I don't like waiting for presents.

Just finishing one faster than you was my goal. Getting them all correct was a bonus.

Heard this from a good friend this morning... Three doctors were out playing golf and as usual the conversation turned from golf to medicine then from medicine to how great a surgeon each of them were. The first doctor said that he operated on a man who cut off seven of his fingers in a tragic chain saw accident. After the doctor spent seven hours in surgery, each of the fingers was reattached and they functioned so well that seven months later, the man played a concert at Carnegie hall. The second doctor said that was nothing. He operated on a man who had both legs and one arm torn off in a major motorcycle accident. After spending 20 hours in surgery, and several months of recovery. The man ran in the New York City Marathon. The third doctor said that both of them were crazy. He said that he operated on a woman who was riding a horse when both were hit by a train. All that was left was blonde hair and the horse's rear. He said that after 15 minutes of surgery, the woman made a full recovery. The other two doctors looked at each other and decided the third was lying and was out of his mind. The third doctor says "Really, If you don't believe me watch tv. She's running for President"

Finally... Player Award Correct Seconds Score 1. TxAgJeepr + 7 pts 10! 52 948 2. andrea + 6 pts 10! 56 944 :D:D