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stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
How is everybody today?

Didn't do much last night aside from some much needed grocery shopping. :)

Hope ya all have a great f'ing day!


PS. Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

jacksonpt

Turbo Monkey
Jul 22, 2002
6,791
59
Vestal, NY
Mornin Stosh.

Was supposed to take today and tomorrow off, but I can't because apparently I need to be part of a series of interviews that are happening this week and next. I'm not sure why - no one is going to care what I think about the candidates.

But whatever...

Not much to report on. Taking the kids trick-or-treating tonight, that's about it.
 

dogwonder

Nitro
May 3, 2005
1,849
0
Walking the Earth
Damn you Stosh...didn't see you online and tried to sneak a kickoff in myself. :bonk:

Life is ok here, trying to get out early to satisfy the trick or treaters is about all.
 

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
Aug 6, 2001
32,747
10,700
MTB New England
What's up!? Gee, I'm so glad I bought two mammoth bags of Halloween candy at Costco to hand out. I've only eaten about half of it. :rolleyes: :D

I was in Boston yesterday for a seminar. zzzzzzz.....

Planning on ditching work a bit early so I cn hit the gym before all the little beggar...ehhhh...kids come around looking for freebies.
 

antimony

M.N.F. Beer Wench
Nov 21, 2005
1,019
2
North Carolina
Morning! Finally got to watch the Pats last night. Nothing much planned for today, probably just eating candy that I don't need at work. Happy Halloween, all!
 

narlus

Eastcoast Softcore
Staff member
Nov 7, 2001
24,658
65
behind the viewfinder
saw the new buzz band of the moment last night, The Hold Steady. sold out, über-enthusiastic crowd, loads of rock moments, drunken fun times to be had (on stage; i behaved myself). openers Sean Na Na were a lot of fun too, and those guys kept coming on stage during THS' set w/ shots. they were filming last night's show, so maybe my attempts at photography were captured for video history.

good time, but i'm tired and this is just the start of the week...show tonight (the drones; the devastation) and thurs (black keys).
 

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
17,813
2,132
Dancin' over rocks n' roots!
Morning all! It's a beautiful day and I am definitely feeling "ill". Actually we had a half day today and I didn't feel the need to go and watch the kids parade around the neighborhood in costumes so Syd & I are hanging out together today. We're going to do some grocery shopping, carve our pumpkin and get out for a nice long walk!
 

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Morning all! It's a beautiful day and I am definitely feeling "ill". Actually we had a half day today and I didn't feel the need to go and watch the kids parade around the neighborhood in costumes so Syd & I are hanging out together today. We're going to do some grocery shopping, carve our pumpkin and get out for a nice long walk!
is ill in quotes for a reason? :)
 

Greyhound

Trail Rat
Jul 8, 2002
5,065
365
Alamance County, NC
Hi there!

The wife and I went to look at another house yesterday evening. This was "The One" I think. It had a goregeous view, big yard, was close to interstate access and right outside of town. And the price was right up our alley. I'm thinking we'll put in an offer on this one ASAP.

Another busy day today.....yesterday was teh madznes$. Everything that could go wrong, did. I was "Captain Apology" all day manning the phones. Someday's, we just can't get out of our own way.
 

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Hi there!

The wife and I went to look at another house yesterday evening. This was "The One" I think. It had a goregeous view, big yard, was close to interstate access and right outside of town. And the price was right up our alley. I'm thinking we'll put in an offer on this one ASAP.

Another busy day today.....yesterday was teh madznes$. Everything that could go wrong, did. I was "Captain Apology" all day manning the phones. Someday's, we just can't get out of our own way.
Are you guys applying for first time buyers mortgages?
 

Polandspring88

Superman
Mar 31, 2004
3,066
7
Broomfield, CO
Got two invites this morning. I was invited to apply for a summer Co-Op/Intern position at GE. I was also invited by a professor to do my major qualifying project at Gillette next year. Could prove to be interesting.
 

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
22,165
1,261
NC
'morning everyone. Pats were looking awesome last night.

Sounds great, Jody, hope you get the place. How much land?

Happy Halloween everyone!
 

MMcG

Ride till you puke!
Dec 10, 2002
15,457
12
Burlington, Connecticut
Good Morning. I received a seatpost and some brake levers in the mail yesterday so when I got home from work last night I put my saddle on the post, and put that on the Zion. I threw on the brake levers and some old ODI lockons (but I need different grips) and she's looking more and more like a bike with each new part that gets added.

I also downed a bottle of Berkshire Brewing Company's Black and Tan offering. I'm not usually a big black and tan drinker, but this BBC Black and Tan is mighty tasty!

Just got a call from Liam's Mom and he almost threw up this morning, so she's bringing him to my office and I'll be taking the rest of the day off with Liam. I'll probably do some yard work while he rests.

Happy Halloween Monkeys.
 

BurlyShirley

Rex Grossman Will Rise Again
Jul 4, 2002
19,180
17
TN
Got a test today. Finished up two papers last nite.

Why do they give you all the big assignments at once?

God knows when Ill ride again...
 

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Good Morning. I received a seatpost and some brake levers in the mail yesterday so when I got home from work last night I put my saddle on the post, and put that on the Zion. I threw on the brake levers and some old ODI lockons (but I need different grips) and she's looking more and more like a bike with each new part that gets added.

I also downed a bottle of Berkshire Brewing Company's Black and Tan offering. I'm not usually a big black and tan drinker, but this BBC Black and Tan is mighty tasty!

Just got a call from Liam's Mom and he almost threw up this morning, so she's bringing him to my office and I'll be taking the rest of the day off with Liam. I'll probably do some yard work while he rests.

Happy Halloween Monkeys.


Well congrats on having the day kind of off.
Hope Liam feels better!
 

Wumpus

makes avatars better
Dec 25, 2003
8,161
153
Six Shooter Junction
It twas a f'n great night for a ride yesterday except for the "Hey boy"* coming out of the darkness somewhere along the river trail.:eek:





*The park is known as an "alternative lifestyle" hook up place.
 

McGRP01

beer and bikes
Feb 6, 2003
7,793
0
Portland, OR
Morning all! Had a good 2 hour SS ride last night from 6-8. Forgot to charge my battery for my helmet mount though, so I had to use a buddy's bar mount light. That sucked!! I can't imagine trying to night-ride like that all the time. But at least I was on my bike and feeling strong. Not sure what's on tap for tonight. I don't think the wife and I ever really decided who's taking the kids out, and who's staying home to hand out candy. Either way, drinking beer will be involved of course. :cheers: I've got some actual work to do here at the casino today (installing a new progressive sign and doing some work on our T1) so I'll be in and out... Have a good Halloween day everyone!! :)
 

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
22,165
1,261
NC
Not that I know of......not familiar with those programs. What advantages does it offer?
Sometimes better rates but the primary advantage is a smaller down payment if you need it. The federal housing administration offers FHA insured loans that only require 3% down payment.

Unless you're putting a lot down, it probably won't make a huge difference in your mortgage so it's quite often a better deal than a regular loan, even if you can afford a bigger down payment.
 

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
17,813
2,132
Dancin' over rocks n' roots!
Morning all! Had a good 2 hour SS ride last night from 6-8. Forgot to charge my battery for my helmet mount though, so I had to use a buddy's bar mount light. That sucked!! I can't imagine trying to night-ride like that all the time. But at least I was on my bike and feeling strong. Not sure what's on tap for tonight. I don't think the wife and I ever really decided who's taking the kids out, and who's staying home to hand out candy. Either way, drinking beer will be involved of course. :cheers: I've got some actual work to do here at the casino today (installing a new progressive sign and doing some work on our T1) so I'll be in and out... Have a good Halloween day everyone!! :)
And you MUST take pics of the kids so I can see what they dressed up as!
 

splat

Nam I am
Happy Halloween.

As I was riding in thios morning saw quite a few drivers all dressed up.

Last night was a FUn ride home, fist time in a while on Pitch Black Back roads. It is so Peaceful I love it . Plus when cars would come the other way , Me with my Bright HID on my head ,they would have no clue as to what I was and would slow down ( one even stopped ) and pull as far right as they could. really nice day Here Think I will do a Lunch Ride.

Also Yesterday My Kids had a yearly Physical, and they come back and teh Doctor tells us My Daughter has a Strep throat ! She's feeling fine I don't get it . so Needless to say she is going to enjopy a nice day at home.
 

Mike B.

Turbo Monkey
Oct 5, 2001
1,522
0
State College, PA
Happy Halloween! We dressed up one of the shop dogs for the day.


Stayed up late working on a consulting job and I'm dead tired today. Hoping the non-stop sugar buzz keeps me going.
 

BurlyShirley

Rex Grossman Will Rise Again
Jul 4, 2002
19,180
17
TN
Happy Halloween! We dressed up one of the shop dogs for the day.


Stayed up late working on a consulting job and I'm dead tired today. Hoping the non-stop sugar buzz keeps me going.
Lol! I can see supermans weiner:biggrin:
 

TreeSaw

Mama Monkey
Oct 30, 2003
17,813
2,132
Dancin' over rocks n' roots!
Happy Halloween.

As I was riding in thios morning saw quite a few drivers all dressed up.

Last night was a FUn ride home, fist time in a while on Pitch Black Back roads. It is so Peaceful I love it . Plus when cars would come the other way , Me with my Bright HID on my head ,they would have no clue as to what I was and would slow down ( one even stopped ) and pull as far right as they could. really nice day Here Think I will do a Lunch Ride.

Also Yesterday My Kids had a yearly Physical, and they come back and teh Doctor tells us My Daughter has a Strep throat ! She's feeling fine I don't get it . so Needless to say she is going to enjopy a nice day at home.
I've had a bunch of students with strep lately and they haven't felt sick either!
 

firemandivi

They drank my Tooters
Sep 7, 2006
784
-1
a state called denial
Morning all, neighbors say they get 100s of kids at there house each year, got plenty of candy ready. and if they don't come I plan on gaining 5-10 pounds eating it:banana: candy candy candy candy

Otherwise work is boring as usual
 

Jim Mac

MAKE ENDURO GREAT AGAIN
May 21, 2004
6,352
282
the middle east of NY
Yo, happy All Hallows Eve. Stilll home with remnants of the flu...waiting to call the Dr. I felt slightly better so I went for a short ride yesterday to "loosen up" for the weekend race, but of course it only made matters (and fever chills) worse. At least now that I'm home, I can go out and actuallly buy some candy for tonight instead of turning the lights off and cowering in the back of the house!
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
797
Bend, Oregon
Whoa, it's a cold one out this morning. For my ride in to work weather.com says...drum roll please........................................10 feels like 0.

We're dressing up at work, I'm wearing the lamest costume I can find.

Happy Halloween!
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
797
Bend, Oregon
Yo, happy All Hallows Eve. Stilll home with remnants of the flu...waiting to call the Dr. I felt slightly better so I went for a short ride yesterday to "loosen up" for the weekend race, but of course it only made matters (and fever chills) worse. At least now that I'm home, I can go out and actuallly buy some candy for tonight instead of turning the lights off and cowering in the back of the house!
Dang, you should have just laid low. Race with flu=:banghead:
 

Jim Mac

MAKE ENDURO GREAT AGAIN
May 21, 2004
6,352
282
the middle east of NY
Dang, you should have just laid low. Race with flu=:banghead:
Thanks, just got an appt. with my dr. so maybe she can pump me full of something to carry me through until the weekend...I'm only ahead (for 3rd in my class) by 50 points, and this weekend is a double points race, so I gotta go...

and 10 degrees by you? now THAT's giving me the chills!
 

brungeman

I give a shirt
Jan 17, 2006
5,170
0
da Burgh
Good F'n morning all,

Happy HOWL'o'Ween!

went to the shop and finished the wheel I built on Sat. (I needed to tension it, and make sure it was dished propperly!)

got home to find some guy that lives down the street, broken down in front of my house taking up my parking space, he couldn't get his Harley started:bonk: so I helped him push it down the hill and we got it bump started on the second try so that was cool (I got my parking space back)

I got a "See me message in my mailbox today" by the pricipal, so I need to figure out what I did, or what I forgot to hand in...:banghead: (luckily he likes me, maybe its nothing but I just hate not knowing)

Have a good F'n day!