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| I've added a new entry to my book, "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" : "Tee Box Look & Guitar Battle From The Movie Crossroads" |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "What Is Jim Up To Today?" : "That Money Pit.... I Mean That Camper Van Again" |
Good Afternoon Everyone. Meet Yellow Rose  I have to say that a Sweeter person cannot be found anywhere on Earth or Heaven. Her love for humanity was far more than anyone I've ever met. A Sweet, Sweet woman. Please stop and say hello.  |
Yesterday I had the chance to review an incredible story, "Navy Jet Accident Kills Two" . Absolutely incredible writing by TeeGateM   . Recently, the crash of a KC-135 tanker in Western Iraq resulted in the deaths of all six crewmembers. Please keep the family members in your prayers today, and always. Y'all take care of yourselves too, this world can be a dangerous place. |
Recently, there was a newsfeed post that asked us to promote something another WDC member wrote. One of the stories I listed was "Crooked Creek" . It was locked though, by the author. This morning I received an email from Jack Goldman  , he was letting me know that he had unlocked the story. If you have a few minutes, I do recommend reading it. You won't regret it if you do. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" : "Troubled Parent & The Texas Tornados" |
| You know? Shift Happens. This is a link to the original video from about 2006. And of course, an updated link from 2018. These are videos that I feel A LOT of people should watch. Informative, what is covered is amazing in many ways. A lot of what is covered is sort of the reason I retired. The world's Engineering and Knowledge have passed me by. That's a good thing. What do you think of all this? |
| Think, since the second video was made (8 years ago), AI has gone from niche to all-pervasive, media and information has become a lot less reliable and trustworthy, and entertainment has entered a state of flux with those who are yet to work (video games, TV watching, film watching, streaming, reading have all dropped in that age group). The second video said we are in a creative age. I think we've moved on to a lackadaisical age. The videos actually depressed me. Sorry. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" : "Private Investigator & The Fifth Dimension" |
| ONE Week, just one week. What am I talking about? Back Surgery one week from today to correct a badly pinched nerve. The nerve that exits at the L5 Vertebrae is pinched pretty good. That wasn't noted during the October surgery. So I guess the surgeon plans to remove the disk material at L5, place a spacer between L5 & S1. He also plans to put pins in L5 & S1, and a rod to hold them apart so the nerve can't be pinched in any way. I'd love for them to do something about the cracked T12, but hell, that happened in July 2023, and it's healed well, according to several doctors. Anymore, I find I can't go more than three days without taking that Corticosteroid Dexamethasone. I have permission from my Oncologist to take it twice a week, otherwise I'd not take it, and just bear it. I will still make the daily post in "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" on Wednesday. I'm not sure I'll be able to complete all 5 challenges that day. Only time will tell. One things for sure. I will do what I can, and if rest is what I do, so be it. |
Dear God, please help Jim  heal completely, guide the medical people, and reduce or eliminate the pain in Jesus' name, amen. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" : "Wishbone & Playing For Change" |
| It appears I have somehow come into possession of a Gold Plated Pokemon Card. No Idea how I got it. Found it in a bag that I I put those Hardy Boy's books in. That's the bag I took to the Estate Sale. Maybe it was in there. Since it's arms aren't raised, it was evidently created by Burger King, it's worth maybe $150. But on the flip side, it's arms are raised! The cards from the collection (with it's arms raised), are worth about $2000! WOW. It makes me wonder. This is what I found searching for it. Based on your description, the item is almost certainly the 1999 Burger King 23K Gold-Plated Pikachu Trading Card. This collectible was released as part of a promotion with Burger King in 1999 and comes in a clear plastic display case. Key Details of the Item: Description: The card features a metal, gold-plated Pikachu with one arm raised and the other down, often interpreted as an "action" or dancing pose. Material: It is 23K gold-plated alloy, not actually made of paper. Backing: It comes with a black plastic or cardboard backing with a certificate of authenticity. I have the plastic piece, but not the certificate of authenticity. Value: These are frequently sold on eBay and Mercari, generally ranging in price from $20 to over $100 depending on condition and whether it has the original red and white Poke Ball container. Rarity: While common in terms of production numbers, finding them in pristine condition with the original packaging is considered a "rare" find for collectors. It is in Pristine condition, but does not have the original packaging. I would bet it's worth closer to the low end than the high end. I guess the only thing to do is to have it appraised. |
| I've added a new entry to my book, "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" : "Nice Coffee & The Eagles" |
I started posting cartoons, graphics, meme's (whatever the heck you want to call them on December 20th, 2018 in "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" ! Some have been posted more than once, such as a couple of my favorites,  or this one, (I couldn't find the cartoon of Achilles Heels).  In May 2022 I added music videos to the mix. I keep track of the videos to avoid repeats. I've now posted 1337 videos on "Smile! (Groan?) You Know You Love These!" , and still have 213 on the 'To Be Posted' list. It sometimes grows daily. I've posted songs by many of the groups on the 'To Be Posted' list, but there are about 40 video's by groups not posted yet. What does that tell you? Prepare to Laugh (Or Groan) and listen to the music! |
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My heartfelt condolences to you and her family.
Nice to see a photo of her, thanks, Jim.