What "we" don't know about you.

Ferrisfan said:
This is partially why I quit my job at the hospital lab. During the winter it was dark on my morning drive, working in the bowels of the hospital all day, drive home in the dark.
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You’d think my office is he11 then. I work 7-7 so in another few weeks it’ll be before daylight when I’m driving to work, work 12h in a “hurricane proof” building with no windows and 3 doors (“bulletproof” glass) at the end of the main hall, if I leave at all its for maybe 15 minutes to pick up lunch for my partner and I, then after dark driving home. I tolerate it cause I love my schedule, and only work 14 days a month!
 
fieldgrade said:
I just remembered I don’t like Brussel sprouts.
Or beets.
Or turnip greens.
Tastes like grass clippings.
All of ‘em.
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I don't eat any of those either. Can't honestly say I don't like them as I've actually never tried them.

However I actually love broccoli and spinach.

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I’ve lived in NC my entire life. I’ve been to 49/50 states, and a handful of other countries, but never to the Outer Banks in my own state. 😳

Murphy…yes
Manteo…no
 
Gator said:
However I actually love broccoli and spinach.

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Me too.

I really like collard greens if someone will actually cook them long enough to get the bitter out of them and seasoned properly. My wife has mastered the art.
 
BigWaylon said:
I’ve lived in NC my entire life. I’ve been to 49/50 states, and a handful of other countries, but never to the Outer Banks in my own state. 😳

Murphy…yes
Manteo…no
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Thanks to the military and family all over the place, I've been to most states (Not 49 though). North Carolina is my home. Not many other places outside North Carolina I would choose to live.
 
Chuckman said:
Thanks to the military and family all over the place, I've been to most states (Not 49 though). North Carolina is my home. Not many other places outside North Carolina I would choose to live.
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Same here, been to many states, and many countries through South America and the Caribbean. Honduras was prolly my favorite place to "visit", Haiti not so much. But NC is my home
 
heavydoc said:
Same here, been to many states, and many countries through South America and the Caribbean. Honduras was prolly my favorite place to "visit", Haiti not so much. But NC is my home
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I think my favorite was Curacao or Panama. Depends on what day you ask me lol
 
draco88 said:
I think my favorite was Curacao or Panama. Depends on what day you ask me lol
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Panama was a blast, literally. Can't remember if I ever went to Curacao or not, Trinidad and Tobago was a different experience
 
BigWaylon said:
I’ve lived in NC my entire life. I’ve been to 49/50 states, and a handful of other countries, but never to the Outer Banks in my own state. [emoji15]

Murphy…yes
Manteo…no
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After the Navy I had been to more countries than other states. That has since flipped, but not 49 yet though.


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Timfoilhat said:
The left one is supposed to be the bigger one...so is it bigger or smaller?
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Guy with three testicles walks into a bar and sits down between two gents.
He says to the fella on the right, “Hey buddy, I bet you 100 bucks between me and this guy, we’ve got 5 testicles”.
The guy says “Okay. Bet.”
The guy on the left leans over and says, “Hope you got 4, cuz I only got one.”


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ForumSurfer said:
The notoriously antigun propaganda flicks of the 90s are literally what sparked my young interest in firearms. In particular, the lethal weapon series. I’m probably not alone in that here lol.
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Lethal Weapon was anti-gun? It literally starred a Beretta 92, a racist, and a black guy who's too old for that shit.
 
Some of you know this stuff, but I am feeling chatty this a.m.

I am constantly worried that people don't like me, am convinced I am the biggest loser on this board (and almost every other group I am in) and am neurotically insecure. I compensate by being arrogant and aggressive, or a mewling suck up..... thereby guaranteeing you won't like me! lol

I have never felt like I have been a part of the "cool kids" club, no matter what the group is.

I asked my wife out for the first time, believing she would never go out with me (she was amazingly beautiful). I only got the courage to ask her because I got a really good grade on a test and thought "when she says no, I still have the A"

I once argued a federal case "pro se" (without a lawyer), and won a "summary judgment" (where the judge decides no jury would ever convict given the evidence submitted and throws out the case).

I hitchiked through Central America (twice) and large parts of South America. I am the only "missionary" (I worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators) I know of who got to the field that way.

I won a car in H.S. (brand new 1970 Chevelle... MAN I wish I still had that car)

I was "homeless" by choice for the better part of a year, living on the road with a backpack and my thumb out. I learned a great deal about people..... and myself.

I won money in a chess tournament once (Kansas City Open)

I became a Christian in jail

In college, I memorized the books of Philippians, Ephesians, most of Proverbs, Romans, the Sermon on the Mount, large parts of John.

I have failed at more careers than most people have ever tried. I have made and lost well over six figures multiple times in the financial markets.

I made up traffic law and the citation (with numbers!) in the Mexican traffic code and argued myself out of a bribe/ticket on the side of the road (in Spanish). My Mexican friend whose vehicle I was driving said "I can't believe you just did that"

I can't count the number of times I have been arrested or detained. Seriously, they are all a jumble in my head.
 
tanstaafl72555 said:
Some of you know this stuff, but I am feeling chatty this a.m.

I am constantly worried that people don't like me, am convinced I am the biggest loser on this board (and almost every other group I am in) and am neurotically insecure. I compensate by being arrogant and aggressive, or a mewling suck up..... thereby guaranteeing you won't like me! lol

I have never felt like I have been a part of the "cool kids" club, no matter what the group is.

I asked my wife out for the first time, believing she would never go out with me (she was amazingly beautiful). I only got the courage to ask her because I got a really good grade on a test and thought "when she says no, I still have the A"

I once argued a federal case "pro se" (without a lawyer), and won a "summary judgment" (where the judge decides no jury would ever convict given the evidence submitted and throws out the case).

I hitchiked through Central America (twice) and large parts of South America. I am the only "missionary" (I worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators) I know of who got to the field that way.

I won a car in H.S. (brand new 1970 Chevelle... MAN I wish I still had that car)

I was "homeless" by choice for the better part of a year, living on the road with a backpack and my thumb out. I learned a great deal about people..... and myself.

I won money in a chess tournament once (Kansas City Open)

I became a Christian in jail

In college, I memorized the books of Philippians, Ephesians, most of Proverbs, Romans, the Sermon on the Mount, large parts of John.

I have failed at more careers than most people have ever tried. I have made and lost well over six figures multiple times in the financial markets.

I made up traffic law and the citation (with numbers!) in the Mexican traffic code and argued myself out of a bribe/ticket on the side of the road (in Spanish). My Mexican friend whose vehicle I was driving said "I can't believe you just did that"

I can't count the number of times I have been arrested or detained. Seriously, they are all a jumble in my head.
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1)- "I'm feeling chatty", Who else immediately scrolled down to see how long the post was?
2)- In person you come across as one of the nicest, most engaging folk I've met.
3)- Remember how many here asked you to stay involved when you've taken a break from CFF. It's because you're a valued part of this community.
 
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Get Off My Lawn said:
1)- "I'm feeling chatty", Who else immediately scrolled down to see how long your post was?
2)- In person you come across as one of the nicest, most engaging folk I've met.
3)- Remember how many here asked you to stay involved when you've taken a break from CFF. It's because you're a valued part of this community.
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I voted yes for #1
 
tanstaafl72555 said:
Some of you know this stuff, but I am feeling chatty this a.m.

I am constantly worried that people don't like me, am convinced I am the biggest loser on this board (and almost every other group I am in) and am neurotically insecure. I compensate by being arrogant and aggressive, or a mewling suck up..... thereby guaranteeing you won't like me! lol

I have never felt like I have been a part of the "cool kids" club, no matter what the group is.

I asked my wife out for the first time, believing she would never go out with me (she was amazingly beautiful). I only got the courage to ask her because I got a really good grade on a test and thought "when she says no, I still have the A"

I once argued a federal case "pro se" (without a lawyer), and won a "summary judgment" (where the judge decides no jury would ever convict given the evidence submitted and throws out the case).

I hitchiked through Central America (twice) and large parts of South America. I am the only "missionary" (I worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators) I know of who got to the field that way.

I won a car in H.S. (brand new 1970 Chevelle... MAN I wish I still had that car)

I was "homeless" by choice for the better part of a year, living on the road with a backpack and my thumb out. I learned a great deal about people..... and myself.

I won money in a chess tournament once (Kansas City Open)

I became a Christian in jail

In college, I memorized the books of Philippians, Ephesians, most of Proverbs, Romans, the Sermon on the Mount, large parts of John.

I have failed at more careers than most people have ever tried. I have made and lost well over six figures multiple times in the financial markets.

I made up traffic law and the citation (with numbers!) in the Mexican traffic code and argued myself out of a bribe/ticket on the side of the road (in Spanish). My Mexican friend whose vehicle I was driving said "I can't believe you just did that"

I can't count the number of times I have been arrested or detained. Seriously, they are all a jumble in my head.
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I agree with what @Get Off My Lawn said.

In addition, I consider you one of the smartest, most interesting people I know, and extremely likable.

I confess though, that until we actually met (at The Grey Eagle in Asheville if you remember), and based on your previous profile pic, I thought that you had a huge birthmark on your face :)
 
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tanstaafl72555 said:
Some of you know this stuff, but I am feeling chatty this a.m.

I am constantly worried that people don't like me, am convinced I am the biggest loser on this board (and almost every other group I am in) and am neurotically insecure. I compensate by being arrogant and aggressive, or a mewling suck up..... thereby guaranteeing you won't like me! lol

I have never felt like I have been a part of the "cool kids" club, no matter what the group is.

I asked my wife out for the first time, believing she would never go out with me (she was amazingly beautiful). I only got the courage to ask her because I got a really good grade on a test and thought "when she says no, I still have the A"

I once argued a federal case "pro se" (without a lawyer), and won a "summary judgment" (where the judge decides no jury would ever convict given the evidence submitted and throws out the case).

I hitchiked through Central America (twice) and large parts of South America. I am the only "missionary" (I worked with Wycliffe Bible Translators) I know of who got to the field that way.

I won a car in H.S. (brand new 1970 Chevelle... MAN I wish I still had that car)

I was "homeless" by choice for the better part of a year, living on the road with a backpack and my thumb out. I learned a great deal about people..... and myself.

I won money in a chess tournament once (Kansas City Open)

I became a Christian in jail

In college, I memorized the books of Philippians, Ephesians, most of Proverbs, Romans, the Sermon on the Mount, large parts of John.

I have failed at more careers than most people have ever tried. I have made and lost well over six figures multiple times in the financial markets.

I made up traffic law and the citation (with numbers!) in the Mexican traffic code and argued myself out of a bribe/ticket on the side of the road (in Spanish). My Mexican friend whose vehicle I was driving said "I can't believe you just did that"

I can't count the number of times I have been arrested or detained. Seriously, they are all a jumble in my head.
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Brother….
You need to make that into a screenplay!![emoji1]
That’s AWESOME!!


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wvsig said:
Oh I forgot to add my Jewish mother sent me to a Jesuit Catholic HS with Tucker Quayle. Dan Quayle and his wife came to parent teacher conferences 3 of the 4 years I was in HS. Mother Teresa was the graduation speaker my freshman year. #staloysiusgonzagaprayforus

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My high school played yours in lacrosse. I went to St. John's in DC. I recall that Tucker played lacrosse. We got into a little scrap during one of the games. I am known for being the worst goalie in the DC area in the early 1990s.
 
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I was kicked out of Virginia in 1974 & told it was a lifetime ban. No record of it on the books cause I got a couple speeding tickets 20+ years ago. I know some guys that did some crazy shit around Norfolk. One of the group did 5+ years guest of the Feds.
 
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Prosecutor said:
My high school played yours in lacrosse. I went to St. John's in DC. I recall that Tucker played lacrosse. We got into a little scrap during one of the games. I am known for being the worst goalie in the DC area in the early 1990s.
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#GoGonzagabeatStJohns!
 
Whatcha don't know-

I've been happily married more than 38 years, yet I am one of those people who is perfectly comfortable being alone. Get me out in the back-country someplace and I savor the luxury of solitude and just existing. I don't care, sunny, rainy, whatever. Sure, I prefer if someone shares in the experience, But I do not need that constant companionship to feel good about getting out there and breathing in fresh air and taking in fresh views.

There's something delightfully alive and real, here and now about just savoring what's happening around you in the moment . I'm guessing that truth be told, there's a lot of folks here that also fit into that mold.
 
Alfred said:
Whatcha don't know-

I've been happily married more than 38 years, yet I am one of those people who is perfectly comfortable being alone. Get me out in the back-country someplace and I savor the luxury of solitude and just existing. I don't care, sunny, rainy, whatever. Sure, I prefer if someone shares in the experience, But I do not need that constant companionship to feel good about getting out there and breathing in fresh air and taking in fresh views.

There's something delightfully alive and real, here and now about just savoring what's happening around you in the moment . I'm guessing that truth be told, there's a lot of folks here that also fit into that mold.
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Yep! Love my wife and family, but like time alone too. I think everyone needs that alone time to reflect and ponder on things. Get things realigned so to speak.
 
fieldgrade said:
I just remembered I don’t like Brussel sprouts.
Or beets.
Or turnip greens.
Tastes like grass clippings.
All of ‘em.
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I remember brussel sprouts as a kid. Boiled out of the freezer. Tough, dense, bland. Like compacted grass. Was offered ketchup to help....

My wife has shown me the light. Cook enough bacon in a cast iron skillet to have a nice base of bacon grease.

Halve the Brussel sprouts. Salt and pepper then fry face down in the bacon grease. Serve with the bacon chopped up on top.

It's a whole new world. The leaves loosen up and absorb the bacon grease. Loses the density and adds the bacon flavor plus a little crispiness on the outside. It's incredible.
 
Trevillian said:
I remember brussel sprouts as a kid. Boiled out of the freezer. Tough, dense, bland. Like compacted grass. Was offered ketchup to help....

My wife has shown me the light. Cook enough bacon in a cast iron skillet to have a nice base of bacon grease.

Halve the Brussel sprouts. Salt and pepper then fry face down in the bacon grease. Serve with the bacon chopped up on top.

It's a whole new world. The leaves loosen up and absorb the bacon grease. Loses the density and adds the bacon flavor plus a little crispiness on the outside. It's incredible.
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Or just eat bacon.
 
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