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Def Leppard.
kct1975
Android Expert
Thank you both for your Service to the USA! [emoji106]
My father served two tours in Vietnam, and retired from the US Army, and retired a Lt. Col.
I have the upmost greatest respect for everyone who has honorably served the USA.
Once again, thanks to you both, my father, and others who severed, that we all live in a free country!
I solute you all! [emoji106]
kct1975
Android Expert
{Mods...please forgive my Double Post}
That is really deep!
Believe it or not, I have actually thought about that, and all I can say is that there actually are some things that are better left Unknown.
Personally I think that if I knew the exact day and time of my own death, it would weigh heavy on my mind, and take a lot of joy out of my life.
Dngrsone
Android Expert
What a dolt I am... Anyone who has traveled highway 101 in California for a decent distance has likely seen this:
I've driven past these things for years, and I always thought they were some style of old-fashioned street light. Even though they are placed in the weirdest, out-of-the-way locations where electricity is likely not available...
I just realized today that they are bells, as in the type of bells used by Spanish Missions from four hundred years ago.
I've driven past these things for years, and I always thought they were some style of old-fashioned street light. Even though they are placed in the weirdest, out-of-the-way locations where electricity is likely not available...
I just realized today that they are bells, as in the type of bells used by Spanish Missions from four hundred years ago.
basic 101 user
Android Enthusiast
Yes, (roughly) marking the old "King's Road" linking the earliest settlements in California. When I was little, they seemed to be nearly all present (not to say originals, but very few empty poles); And they were cast bronze, well finished. So many were stolen for scrap value, there was a period of time when the empty poles far outnumbered the ones with a bell in place. A restoration campaign was undertaken, and the replacement bells are all cast iron. Not the same, but you can only do so much, and it's the thought that counts. Yet some people still think it's cute to rip off the iron ones, sigh.
no one
Android Expert
What a dolt I am... Anyone who has traveled highway 101 in California for a decent distance has likely seen this:
I've driven past these things for years, and I always thought they were some style of old-fashioned street light. Even though they are placed in the weirdest, out-of-the-way locations where electricity is likely not available...
I just realized today that they are bells, as in the type of bells used by Spanish Missions from four hundred years ago.
Ding Dong
Thanks. For putting my safety ahead of your own.
Funny though. I've had a similar existential conversation in another forum recently. With an Ex-Marine. <----- Or always a Marine? Anyway, not the typical stereo-type of armed combatants that is portrayed in the movies.
Isn't that a California Earthquake Alarm?
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This is put simply, but does a good job of putting it all in perspective.
Never shared a video on Drive before, you should be able to view without downloading(unless you want to). 50Mb
How Big Is The Universe?
Never shared a video on Drive before, you should be able to view without downloading(unless you want to). 50Mb
How Big Is The Universe?
jefboyardee
Extreme Android User
To prove I'm insane, I'm about to spend three nights in 118 degree Laughlin NV.
But it's a "dry heat".
I lived in Phoenix for 15 years. I got really tired of hearing about dry heat.
Don't go anywhere without water. Period!
Not even the bathroom.
Dngrsone
Android Expert
LOL
That wouldn't be a bad idea... I've missed sensing an earthquake or two while out walking the dog.
Ummm, and California is not "Centrally located far from anything". It's actually quite the opposite
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Sorry, I have a really good memory, and an eye for detail. Sometimes unbearably so.
I have an Uncle who was stationed in San Diego. He was an Underwater Welder with the Navy. Visited him a couple times.
.Sorry, I have a really good memory, and an eye for detail. Sometimes unbearably so.
I have an Uncle who was stationed in San Diego. He was an Underwater Welder with the Navy. Visited him a couple times.
no one
Android Expert
Personally, I think if you believe earth is the only planet with life on it, you are completely out of your gourd. The size of the universe is far beyond the compression of the miniscule human mind.
And they don't have Tasteykakes or bagels (at least decent bagels) ... it's like living in the dark ages.
Dngrsone
Android Expert
I am centrally located far from everywhere worth being in California, to be more precise.Ummm, and California is not "Centrally located far from anything". It's actually quite the opposite
Sorry, I have a really good memory, and an eye for detail. Sometimes unbearably so.
I have an Uncle who was stationed in San Diego. He was an Underwater Welder with the Navy. Visited him a couple times.
That is, it's a good two or three hours drive to get anywhere good...
And they don't have Tasteykakes or bagels (at least decent bagels) ... it's like living in the dark ages.
I will pay top dollar for some Butterscotch Krimpets!
Ok. Sacramento. I got you!
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Dngrsone
Android Expert
A few hours away from even Sacramento... But close enough for internet work.
Lodi? Oh, Lord!
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
That was my black and white neutered Tomcat. Lodi.
PattiCakeUS
Android Expert
I found the most awesome adult coloring book today
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