Doc Shapiro Posted April 30 Posted April 30 Something fun happened today. The knife I ordered came in! Bought an auto opener, just because I can now. Push the button and it snaps open. I really like it. Will be my EDC now. 3 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 3 Author Posted May 3 A little sad, but very proud tonight! My youngest grandson performed his last public appearance in the high school’s drama club production of “Beauty and the Beast”! He graduates from high school in another few weeks and will be off to college in the fall. For the first time, he was the villain, a role that he immersed himself in and made his own! He kicked the dog, kicked the brother-in-law, shoved the heroine around, stabbed the hero with a sword, stole the key to the treasure vault, and was just a complete dirtbag! He also made a great scene of sword play using very real, (albeit very dull) swords! So four years of helping with lines and rehearsals, furnishing transportation, offering and providing moral support, and sometimes even helping with costuming comes to an end! We’re hoping that he’s equally as successful with his new endeavor. He’s received some significant scholarship help and has chosen a school with a modern, expansive, and heavily supported drama and performing arts department that’s receiving healthy input and interest from the Nashville music and entertainment industry. We’re also hoping to see him again, on stage at the university theater a little farther away in the near future! 4 1 Quote
Doc Shapiro Posted May 3 Posted May 3 @Blackwater 53393 that's wonderful! I wish hit the best of luck going forward. As they say "break a leg". I bought a compound bow today. Wife has been expressing interest recently. With the bow came sights, a release mechanism, arrows, and a target/backstop. Tomorrow need to get some ammo for upcoming events, and then we will start diving down that rabbit hole. She's already talking about hunting. Wonder what the future will bring? 3 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted May 3 Posted May 3 7 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: A little sad, but very proud tonight! My youngest grandson performed his last public appearance in the high school’s drama club production of “Beauty and the Beast”! He graduates from high school in another few weeks and will be off to college in the fall. For the first time, he was the villain, a role that he immersed himself in and made his own! He kicked the dog, kicked the brother-in-law, shoved the heroine around, stabbed the hero with a sword, stole the key to the treasure vault, and was just a complete dirtbag! He also made a great scene of sword play using very real, (albeit very dull) swords! So four years of helping with lines and rehearsals, furnishing transportation, offering and providing moral support, and sometimes even helping with costuming comes to an end! We’re hoping that he’s equally as successful with his new endeavor. He’s received some significant scholarship help and has chosen a school with a modern, expansive, and heavily supported drama and performing arts department that’s receiving healthy input and interest from the Nashville music and entertainment industry. We’re also hoping to see him again, on stage at the university theater a little farther away in the near future! From what you've shared with us, I've no doubt he will excell in college. You can be proud. 2 Quote
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted May 5 Posted May 5 Done My Radiation For Good,,, I hope... Lumps in my shoulder, gone!!! Still some minor Pain, but Dr. says that will clear up in a month or two... Jabez Cowboy 5 Quote
Doc Shapiro Posted May 5 Posted May 5 5 minutes ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Done My Radiation For Good,,, I hope... Lumps in my shoulder, gone!!! Still some minor Pain, but Dr. says that will clear up in a month or two... Jabez Cowboy That's fantastic! Very happy for you. 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 27 minutes ago, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Done My Radiation For Good,,, I hope... Lumps in my shoulder, gone!!! Still some minor Pain, but Dr. says that will clear up in a month or two... Jabez Cowboy Glad to hear it!! I hope it ends your oncology troubles! 1 Quote
Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 Posted May 5 Posted May 5 I've finally retired completely due to health. I retired to the farm to take over dad's estate and trust, now I've cash rented it out and hired a farm manager. My pacemaker may have to be updated due to my heart only at 35% now, and I resigned from precinct committeeman and all church responsibilities. My wife is being schedued for serious C1-C2 surgery which is pressing on the brain. Northwestern team is handling details so life gets interesting. Prayers appreciated. Grump on. I think my old number was GOFWG 77 1 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted May 5 Posted May 5 Rev Willy, 🙏 Prayers heading up for your wife and you as well 🙏 May her surgery go well and have a complete recovery. 2 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 5 Author Posted May 5 7 minutes ago, Rev Willy Dunkum, SASS # 61027 said: I've finally retired completely due to health. I retired to the farm to take over dad's estate and trust, now I've cash rented it out and hired a farm manager. My pacemaker may have to be updated due to my heart only at 35% now, and I resigned from precinct committeeman and all church responsibilities. My wife is being schedued for serious C1-C2 surgery which is pressing on the brain. Northwestern team is handling details so life gets interesting. Prayers appreciated. Grump on. I think my old number was GOFWG 77 They’ve made some great leaps in terms of spinal surgery in the past few years! Hoping for the best for both of ya’s!! I spent almost five hours in the shop yesterday!! I was able to correct a small mistake I’d made in prep for building the new engine for Lockjaw, my little rat rod. It took a week to round up the tools I needed to make the “repair” and I got the job done in about an hour of actual work time! (MAN!! I’M SLOWWWW!!!😡) To make matters worse, I have contracted a damned cold!! It started setting in yesterday morning and the sniffles, sneezing, and coughing is something I haven’t experienced in four or five years!!🙄😖😡 I’m still moving and doing, but I’m miserable and GRUMPY AS A BEAR WITH HIS PAW IN A TRAP!! 3 Quote
Eyesa Horg Posted May 5 Posted May 5 Nice to hear you're now able to accomplish things in the shop. Take care of that cold, they suck! GRUMPUPFORYA 1 1 Quote
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted May 6 Posted May 6 On 5/4/2026 at 11:35 PM, Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 said: Done My Radiation For Good,,, I hope... Lumps in my shoulder, gone!!! Still some minor Pain, but Dr. says that will clear up in a month or two... Jabez Cowboy Prayers answered Pard. I'm giving thanks. Blessings+ 3 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted May 7 Author Posted May 7 I spent the entire day in the bed today! Wheezing and coughing and sneezing. No fever and I’m hydrating heavily. I took some OTC cold meds after lunch, (yes, I’m eating) and that has given me some relief. I may try them again tonight to see if I can get some sleep! I AM NOT HAPPY!! 2 1 Quote
Doc Shapiro Posted May 7 Posted May 7 16 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: I spent the entire day in the bed today! Wheezing and coughing and sneezing. No fever and I’m hydrating heavily. I took some OTC cold meds after lunch, (yes, I’m eating) and that has given me some relief. I may try them again tonight to see if I can get some sleep! I AM NOT HAPPY!! Hope you get better quickly! 1 1 Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted Friday at 02:53 PM Author Posted Friday at 02:53 PM Feeling some better this morning. Still heavy chest congestion but it’s clearing up gradually. Gotta try to get better control over it ‘cause the grandson stays with us this weekend. 3 Quote
DeaconKC Posted Monday at 12:50 AM Posted Monday at 12:50 AM Rev Willy, praying here for ya! BW, quit messing around and shake that cold. Been crazy round here this last week. Three Doctor's appointments tomorrow, anyway we'll see what they say. Grump on! Quote
Blackwater 53393 Posted Monday at 01:00 AM Author Posted Monday at 01:00 AM Hearing aid doc tomorrow, foot doc on Wednesday and my regular doctor on Thursday for my quarterly check up and bloodwork! Busy week for me and the medicos! 2 Quote
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