The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

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Gross. We had one of those at the UConn greenhouse one of the years I was there. One experience was enough for me.

Gary and Mary Lou were fascinated and we both thought it was simply wonderful. It took ten years for this plant to bloom ... then the bloom only lasts 24 hours. The exhibit was set up yesterday and by the afternoon, petals were already deteriorating. The owner had cut away a front section to expose the sexual parts of the flower. The smell of rotting flesh didn't affect me ... (or anyone else who's been over for one of Gary's BBQ's). It's isn't a bucket list thing, but still totally fascinating and well worth the 20 minute drive to the Cal State Fullerton arboretum.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary thinks that driving for a living is a tough career. Between work and just going places, Gary used to put 100,000 miles a year. Since Gary has set up a home office and fixed up the backyard, Gary's mileage has been significantly lowered.

 

[table1349]

Good morning, hosers. Getting measured for my new lenses, this afternoon. I'm going to ask if they are Leica or Nikkor!

Make sure it comes with two pairs of pants.



Those of you old enough to remember getting a suit from a real live tailor will understand.

 

[table1349]

Morning all. Recovering from our trip today. Not quite 1600 miles in 4 days, (3 days driving). Hard to believe I could do twice that in 5 at one time. What a difference age makes.

Morning all. Recovering from our trip today. Not quite 1600 miles in 4 days, (3 days driving). Hard to believe I could do twice that in 5 at one time. What a difference age makes.

Yup, welcome to my world, 2x in 5. I do get mentally drained from it, sometimes when I get in off the road, I just stare at the TV for an hour but not really watching it... it's like I have to mentally reboot. Next month will be like that... Kentucky, Indy, OH, Indiana....

I guess I am just the opposite. When I got my license at 16 the folks had a brand new Chrysler New Yorker. If you are old enough to remember the Chrysler New Yorker you realize it was a converted WW II Air Craft carrier. They were big. When ever we went anywhere I drove. All I needed was a chauffeur cap and I would have been set.

Long story short, if we are going somewhere I am quite content to drive. I enjoy it. I get drained when I have to be a passenger.

 

[JonA_CT]

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Gross. We had one of those at the UConn greenhouse one of the years I was there. One experience was enough for me.

Gary and Mary Lou were fascinated and we both thought it was simply wonderful. It took ten years for this plant to bloom ... then the bloom only lasts 24 hours. The exhibit was set up yesterday and by the afternoon, petals were already deteriorating. The owner had cut away a front section to expose the sexual parts of the flower. The smell of rotting flesh didn't affect me ... (or anyone else who's been over for one of Gary's BBQ's). It's isn't a bucket list thing, but still totally fascinating and well worth the 20 minute drive to the Cal State Fullerton arboretum.

Oh for sure -- I don't regret going to see it. It was the first time one had bloomed in New England in quite some time. When it made it's return appearance in 2011 though -- I watched the live webcam feed

 

[table1349]

Gary thinks that driving for a living is a tough career. Between work and just going places, Gary used to put 100,000 miles a year. Since Gary has set up a home office and fixed up the backyard, Gary's mileage has been significantly lowered.

Gary is the only guy I know that has Bucket Seat Butt. Similar to saddle sores but from a 4 wheeled beast instead of a 4 legged beast.

 

[JonA_CT]

Some one cranked the heat here today. 90* is not acceptable for hearty boy from Connecticut like me.

Not only did they turn the AC off when the kids left at noon today, I have 4 yards of loam/compost to move when I get home (using a shovel and a wheel barrow, to clarify). I might melt.

 

[jcdeboever]

Some one cranked the heat here today. 90* is not acceptable for hearty boy from Connecticut like me.

Not only did they turn the AC off when the kids left at noon today, I have 4 yards of loam/compost to move when I get home (using a shovel and a wheel barrow, to clarify). I might melt.

I can't resist

 

[smoke665]

I have 4 yards of loam/compost to move when I get home (using a shovel and a wheel barrow, to clarify). I might melt.

Ah, but look at the positive side. Good exercise that you didn't have to pay to get at gym. Sweating is a good way to lose pounds. Physical labor will make your muscles ache, so if you're careful you can play that for sympathy from the wife and kids. It's a win, win, win.

 

[jcdeboever]

I have 4 yards of loam/compost to move when I get home (using a shovel and a wheel barrow, to clarify). I might melt.

Ah, but look at the positive side. Good exercise that you didn't have to pay to get at gym. Sweating is a good way to lose pounds. Physical labor will make your muscles ache, so if you're careful you can play that for sympathy from the wife and kids. It's a win, win, win.

My man boobs are getting close to training bra size... However, I'm to Sexy for my polo, too sexy for my polo, too oo sexy

 

[smoke665]

My man boobs are getting close to training bra size... However, I'm to Sexy for my polo, too sexy for my polo, too oo sexy

 

[jcdeboever]

My man boobs are getting close to training bra size... However, I'm to Sexy for my polo, too sexy for my polo, too oo sexy

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I was getting close to being a cheap drag queen...

 

[smoke665]

I was getting close to being a cheap drag queen...

You're killing me JC, wish you lived closer you'd be a hoot to have around!

 

[Gary A.]

My man boobs are getting close to training bra size... However, I'm to Sexy for my polo, too sexy for my polo, too oo sexy

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I was getting close to being a cheap drag queen...

As opposed to being an expensive drag queen?

 

[jcdeboever]

My man boobs are getting close to training bra size... However, I'm to Sexy for my polo, too sexy for my polo, too oo sexy

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I was getting close to being a cheap drag queen...

As opposed to being an expensive drag queen?

Yes, very pricey...