Folks, last Sunday my home burned. I was home, along with my baby boy Odie. He was the sweetest pup. I don’t have a lot of words right now. I worked so hard for 12 years on this house (and on that pup.) I just needed to share. I love you all. I hope you have a happy holiday season. I’m living with my parents until things get worked out. I have clothing, roof over my head and food. I’m thankful. But I am still lost and a bit numb. Sorry for the sad post.
.....here are two pics I just iPotato'd of the Buick in all of its living room sofa glory. I love it. Y'all, my boss takes forever to make a decision and it could be a while until I know if I will get it or not. But, WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT THIS!?!
It's easy. It's got a "Mark all notifications read" thingy! And, when I have notifications, they show up on my tab on Chrome! HUZZAH!
Spending a week with the family at Topsail Island NC! For all the bike riders here, my pace and my time will be up this week. Lol. Feels so good to ride on something other than grueling hills!
I’ll be here all week and useless most of the time. So, not much different than normal. 
......to buy a running, driving, passes inspection, air conditioning doesn’t work 2005 Buick LeSabre for $800. It’s incredibly clean and only has 89k miles on it. I’m super tempted. I miss my boaty mcboatface cars. Anyone have any words of warning about these?? 3.8 litre non supercharged.
@jminer I'm not crying. You're crying. This is beautiful and I'm excited! Thank you again!
Boss man decided not to wholesale the Buick. He's going to fix the air and retail it. Which, with current inventory levels, makes sense. I get it. But I have big boaty floaty hole inside me now. I hope it sells quickly. I don't want to look at it every day.
@hooker I should add that the overwhelming support from my community has been incredible. It’s just insane right now.
@foghat1981 said in Sad Hooker things:
Aw dang dude. I’m so sorry to hear this. Insurance and community support can help get you a new place and things but….your pup :(. You’ll be in my thoughts man.
Odie. He was the wonderpup. He was also an ass. I hate typing “was”.
@forsweden said in I bought a robot vacuum for the office and I have some thoughts:
@akioohtori did you name it?
I'm here for responses like this.
@peter_black said in It is my day of birth:
@spacekraken 2 wheels kona?
done. NEXT!
Came for this, wasn't disappointed.
Also, happy birthday @spacekraken !
@rallydarkstrike said in Today, I Sold Car Parts, Drove A Buick, and Saw An Oppo.:
@hooker I'm glad we are supportive! It's a good crew we've got here!
Absolutely! And I am so so thankful for these fine folks here!
@rallydarkstrike said in Today, I Sold Car Parts, Drove A Buick, and Saw An Oppo.:
@hooker Did you know each other or was this like a completely bu chance meeting or?
Completely by chance (house things). He reached out and offered to share a meal and a drink. I was thankful! Still am! I am also so thankful for the support of this whole community!
@rallydarkstrike said in Today, I Sold Car Parts, Drove A Buick, and Saw An Oppo.:
@limitedtimeonly Ah, I didn't know you'd met following that tragedy
It was quite the surprise! I didn't realize I had Oppo's so close!
@limitedtimeonly said in Today, I Sold Car Parts, Drove A Buick, and Saw An Oppo.:
@rallydarkstrike Better to have met an Oppo going to an auction rather than to shake up @Hooker 's post-house-burned-down routine as I did.
I needed it. The shake-up was nice. Welcomed.
@limitedtimeonly said in Today, I Sold Car Parts, Drove A Buick, and Saw An Oppo.:
@rallydarkstrike Sounds like a better way to meet than after a house burns down, right @Hooker ?
No matter the circumstances, I am still very thankful for meeting you! I've been told homes can be rebuilt but our lives, relationships etc. is what matters most!
@ranwhenparked I love waking up to new "ranwhenparked" ship things! Thank you!
@jeepoftheseus said in Ending the year…:
@hooker Pork shoulder aka Boston butt… I haven’t tried smoking a brisket yet but I’ve only had a smoker for a year. Ribs and butts are all that I’ve done. Brisket is a New Years resolution though. Here are some ribs from this week. It’s been really nice out so I’ve been smoking!
I approve. Looks delicious! Also, when you do brisket things, post! I love seeing a good brisket! Tasting is even better but I can imagine from pictures!
@jeepoftheseus is this brisket? I hope so. I love brisket.
