The volunteers that built and maintain this place bust their asses in whatever free time they have to provide this wonderful community. The @Curators are an awesome team.

Before I say what I’m going to say, I think the bills are being covered for now.

They who maintain this place don’t hit us with the hard sell but running this place ain’t free. I’m just a low post count denizen of this place but I pony up some bucks because I think it’s worth it. Nobody is obligated to donate. But if you like this place, hit the donate button and help support the community if you’re able.

Think of the crap you’re paying monthly subscriptions for. Does this place provide more interaction and entertainment? If so, donate something. Hell, donate one of your daily fancy Starbucks coffees.

I understand we’ve got some new youngsters (under 18) that have joined up. Those in that group can ignore this message. Please don’t grab mom or dad’s credit card without permission.

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And @Curators, if I’m out of line feel free to whack this post.

Put in a 100+ hour work week. Off for Presidents’ Day but still put in a few hours today.

Wife, tunes, fire and pupper. Picked up a rescue Blue Heeler.

Posted a couple pics of the new pupper a couple days ago. Yes, he is a cutie. This little guy is a rescue labeled as a blue heeler mix. Can’t see any mix looking at him. Nor do I see any mix in his behavior. Follows us around, gets the zoomies and curious as hell. He sleeps a lot but he’s a pup so…

We’re treating and training him as if he was a blue heeler. He even has the Bentley star on his head and a black spot at the base of his tail. Just curious what the blue heeler owners here think.

I know the mother was a heeler but don’t know about the dad. Guess that’s why he’s listed as a mix.

I posted a couple bullshit posts yesterday/this morning. That’s me - I don’t like to take life very seriously.

I just wanted to wish everyone a very happy New Year. I really hope this year is better than the last 2. It worked out okay for my wife and me but not so much for many others.

After reading and commenting in the @Curators post I wanted to say that you all (all, not just the Curators) make this a great place.

I was able to reconnect with family and friends that I hadn’t talked to in decades this past year. I hope all of you have, or can do, the same.

I hope everyone has an awesome 2022!

I don’t agree with a lot of the Oppos but I just let it go. Life’s too short for petty internet squabbles. We all have our opinions and not everyone will agree with them. Be a grownup and quit dog-piling everyone you don’t agree with.

I think many keyboard commandos would be more polite in person. Or they’d be missing some teeth.

I’ll miss @His_Stigness insights into EV and Blue Heeler ownership.

Ozzy is sad

Ozzy is at least a tie for best doggo we’ve had. Pics are always a little blurry because the little shit won’t stay still!

Pics first, details later.

@His_Stigness and others (can’t remember who) with Blue Heelers. Since ours was a rescue we decided to get a DNA test on Ozzy.

48% Australian Cattle Dog
33% American Pit Bull Terrier
Remainder German Shepherd

Looks and acts like a Blue Heeler. Training him like a Blue Heeler.

Smartest dog we’ve ever had.

A tired dog is a happy dog:

@ttyymmnn I always do a shoulder check. Especially on a motorcycle.

I love when you can do this kind of stuff with friends.

As of yesterday, my wife and I are now denizens of the Valley of the Sun (and golfers and old retired folk). No, we aren’t retired but we are now in Chandler, AZ for the foreseeable future.

Now where’s the Oppomap?

Might as well make this an AMA - ask away.

@CB I’ll take the horse-sized duck. I’ve never ridden a duck.

@DipodomysDeserti I can’t remember - you in the valley or down in Tucson? And can we come along when you visit Kauai? I can get you a cheap flight.

And a little Primus with Tom Waits

@Snakesm13 said in Jack White has the energy of 1000 suns:

I love how much fun he is having. Such a simplistic song that will live for MANY generations.

I like Jack - don’t like Seven Nation Army. I do like

@WilliamsSW

@MasterMario Spending a week on Oahu with my wife, mom and the 2 oldest grandkids. Seeing some sights, chillin’ at the beach and visiting friends. Then heading to Sedona and the Grand Canyon when we get back to AZ.

I think I’ll need a vacation when they go home.