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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    Idris said:

    brianlux said:

    Greetings. Please, can we not discuss hot, controversial or otherwise argumentative topics in the lounge car? I'm told that being thrown from a moving train can be hazardous to one's health.

    Have a great Friday evening everybody!

    Was not really discussing the topic, just speaking about starting a thread about a (the) topic. No arguments, no controversy.

    Sorry, I though you meant here in the lounge. And actually, it's an interesting idea. I'm curious now as to if Jason will start a "neanderthal" thread. Or was it "nefarious nimrod"?



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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    Kat said:
    Very cool, Kat! Or I should say... very warm! :-)

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  • KatKat Posts: 4,870
    Just bringing some warmth to the Train. Happy Friday. :)
    Falling down,...not staying down
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,018
    Bartender, I'll take one of those 24 ounce Red Trucks if you got it. Happy Friday indeed!

    Peace.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    A few more hours of work and then, LOUNGE TIME!
    :)
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    The feline version of me this evening after smoking a bowl or two with the man, playing with our kitties and decompressing in other various indulgent ways (and we have that cat-stratcher-but-also-must-lay-on piece pictured down there; they LOVE it):
    image
    Hope everyone's weekend is off to a nice start!
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    Belly up to the bar, boys and girls- it's Friday night! Yippee yahoo! :-D
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,018
    Ah, hem, bartender? What's on tap this evening, if you please? Tough, tough week for a variety of reasons. Need something to lighten my mood, make me laugh and remember the good times. Whattya got for me?

    Peace.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026

    Ah, hem, bartender? What's on tap this evening, if you please? Tough, tough week for a variety of reasons. Need something to lighten my mood, make me laugh and remember the good times. Whattya got for me?

    Peace.

    My recommendation, good sir, Cuervo Gold Margarita on the rocks, wedge of lime, , icy salted glass. Mmmm, mmm!

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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,018
    I'll take it. Make it a double.

    Peace.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026

    I'll take it. Make it a double.

    Peace.

    You got it! Another for me too. :-)

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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,138
    hedonist said:

    The feline version of me this evening after smoking a bowl or two with the man, playing with our kitties and decompressing in other various indulgent ways (and we have that cat-stratcher-but-also-must-lay-on piece pictured down there; they LOVE it):
    image
    Hope everyone's weekend is off to a nice start!

    The only thing that creature is thinking about is killing.
    ~:>
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    Did some trekking, traveling through some deep Florida Nature type areas.

    Deep forest, Bushes, waters, swamps.

    I live in a fairly secluded place, peacefully. Decided to travel the area...Saw some beautiful views, wildlife, the whole trek was great, slightly dangerous, intense.

    Reached a point where waters connected, I was standing over the centre point of an island/peninsula, muddy, shallow, then it opens up and reaches large waters.

    Kept on walking until I came across a shack, a small home, hidden in this wilderness.

    On the outside the letters KKK, covered in bullets this place was, littered with old beer bottles.

    I walked up to the shack, slowly, expecting anything... Dirty blankets, old water pump is what I first saw through the doorway, I estimated this place was active maybe 60 years ago.

    So what else did I see? Agave plant, yup...I think people were making tequila here years ago, they lived on this secluded,hidden piece of land and built shop.
    -

    All in all, it was a fun few days, other than the cuts, bumps and bites.





  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Jason P said:

    hedonist said:

    The feline version of me this evening after smoking a bowl or two with the man, playing with our kitties and decompressing in other various indulgent ways (and we have that cat-stratcher-but-also-must-lay-on piece pictured down there; they LOVE it):
    image
    Hope everyone's weekend is off to a nice start!

    The only thing that creature is thinking about is killing.
    ~:>
    Or food...or belly rubs.

    It's funny how I haven't received one intentional scratch since changing my approach with our older one!

    Idris, your time immersed (for lack of a better term) in that environment was nicely-described. Sounds lovely and serene, and like it did you good (despite that shack - I think it would've given me the heebie-jeebies).

  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,018
    This better be on time on Friday. And it better be well stocked!

    Peace.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026

    This better be on time on Friday. And it better be well stocked!

    Peace.

    That kind of week, eh?

    Not to worry- the lounge car is always well stocked and the welcome mat always out. :-)

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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Digging deep into the music that brought us harmless little fucks here in the first place.

    Currently, Philly 2009.

    Don't it make me :)

    Now I'm gonna go plant one on the sweetcheek of the love of my life.

    Have a great weekend, friends.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    Happy trail... I mean, happy rails, Hedonist.

    All ya'll wabbits have a good weekend/Easter.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • jmuscatellojmuscatello Posts: 332
    hedonist said:

    Digging deep into the music that brought us harmless little fucks here in the first place.

    Currently, Philly 2009.

    Don't it make me :)

    Now I'm gonna go plant one on the sweetcheek of the love of my life.

    Have a great weekend, friends.

    Now that's a nice Friday post if ever I saw one...
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    hedonist said:



    Idris, your time immersed (for lack of a better term) in that environment was nicely-described. Sounds lovely and serene, and like it did you good (despite that shack - I think it would've given me the heebie-jeebies).

    Well, they say a picture is worth more than a thousand words. So...

    (let's see if I can post these photos)

    So these few images are from Google Satellite, It's part of the area I walked/trekked.

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    These two below is where the waters come together, it was quite fantastic sitting in this area. Great feeling.

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    and....The Klan Shack

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    and at one point, the area just opened up, sun hitting the land just so right, So I got a pic of myself.

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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Ah, that last one! Very pretty and peaceful.

    You know how on Single Video Theory, Ed talks about giving way to nature? I think we'd all be a whole lot better off if we did that on a regular basis - even if only within.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    hedonist said:

    Ah, that last one! Very pretty and peaceful.

    You know how on Single Video Theory, Ed talks about giving way to nature? I think we'd all be a whole lot better off if we did that on a regular basis - even if only within.



    :-bd
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  • callencallen Posts: 6,388

    Idris. Great shots thanks for sharing. Thinking august wouldn't be good time to make same trek. HA

    Brian: Got any gin n tonic on this car? Long day. Make it a tall.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    callen said:


    Idris. Great shots thanks for sharing. Thinking august wouldn't be good time to make same trek. HA

    Brian: Got any gin n tonic on this car? Long day. Make it a tall.

    Always, my friend! Comin' right up! :-)

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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    happy friday, folks! this is definitely needed after this week
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Yo norm!

    Been a long week, but a good one. My husband just started working for the folks who own VCA (animal hospitals) - some of their employees BRING THEIR DOGS TO WORK. And they have a pool table in the breakroom.

    I'm envious of and so fucking happy for him :)

    You have a good one there. I'm gonna join you on a generous pour - supplemented by an expertly-packed bowl!

    (ps - Baldwin looks a lot like Puddy)
  • wasa1971wasa1971 Posts: 2,144
    norm said:

    happy friday, folks! this is definitely needed after this week
    image

    Is he part werewolf?
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,026
    edited April 2014
    I had plans for Friday night! ...but a storm knocking trees around and taking power lines down pretty much wrecked those plans. Oh well, it was only my Thursday anyway. Tonight, however... :))
    Post edited by brianlux on
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  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Posts: 10,219
    brianlux said:

    I had plans for Friday night! ...but a storm knocking trees around and taking power lines down pretty much wrecked those plans. Oh well, it was only my Thursday anyway. Tonight, however... :))

    I hope everything is alright there Brian! Did you lose power?
    Are the recent storms helping alleviate some of the drought conditions?

    By the way, once again, I have the non-alcoholic induced post weekend hangover haha... we tried to pack in too much this weekend. I'm wiped out and trying to get some work done, so maybe instead I'll just ride the Train's Lounge car all day. :)

    (Ok, it wasnt completely non-alcoholic. There was rum.)

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