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[AU24K]

"Lug nuts....."



Best,

Scott

 

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[AU24K]

Just finished adding to a token website with some tokens recently acquired.....

Quite a process....
taking pictures and filling out forms, measuring, weighing....

But, I think that it was worth the time and effort well spent!

http://tokencatalog.com/display_records.php?action=DisplayRecords&td_state=All+States

Also added to the online catalog of World Coins with some of my "new arrivals" to swap at "Numista."

https://en.numista.com/echanges/profil.php?id=40112

Some additions are new, unknown to the site....


Hope all are well!

Scott

Yeah, I sometimes "fritter and waste my hours away...."



"Time"

Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day
Fritter and waste the hours in an off-hand way
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your home town
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way

Tired of lying in the sunshine staying home to watch the rain
You are young and life is long and there is time to kill today
And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun

And you run and you run to catch up with the sun but it's sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in a relative way, but you're older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death

Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time
Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines
Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way
The time is gone, the song is over, thought I'd something more to say

Home, home again
I like to be here when I can
When I come home cold and tired
It's good to warm my bones beside the fire
Far away, across the field
The tolling of the iron bell
Calls the faithful to their knees
To hear the softly spoken magic spell

 

[AU24K]

Went to the VA this morning....

Still no kiosk sign-in; Had to go to the window.

No complete physical today. An appointment has to be made for that.

However, I was seen because of my swollen right elbow.

"Have a seat," I was told.

An hour later, I was called into the back to be seen.
I followed an older male nurse to collect vitals.
Very nice and respectful fellow....
Was weighed, and measured. Seems I've lost 4 pounds in the last 3-4 years.
Blood pressure was taken. Normal.
Temperature and other vital stats were also taken and recorded.
Everything was normal.

I said, "Please say it."
He looked at me quizzically and said, "Say what?"
I said, "Say that I'm normal!"
We both had a laugh!

Then the Doctor came in to look at my elbow and immediately said, "Bursitis."

I'd heard of Bursitis but didn't know what it was. Till now.

I'm thinking, "Aspiration." (Painful!)

But no such procedure was recommended at this time.

Was told to minimize the use of my right arm and was given an appointment for later this month for my physical.
My right elbow will be re-assessed at that time.

Hope all are well!

Best,

Scott

 

[Togreenfeet]

Scott, I was suppose to go to the VA today. At 0730 they called me and said " will call later to reschedule, my doctor called in sick" I just laughed.....,

 

[AU24K]

No cake and ice cream today for my Birthday.

However, Scotch and a good Cigar will do just fine.

Made it one more year.

My Best Wishes,

Scott

 

[bill from lachine]

Scott,

Belated happy birthday....as the years go on the odds go up that something of a physical issue health wise is going to crop up I guess we can take some solace that we ain't pushing up daisies.

Did my weekly outing downtown yesterday and my regular waitress was just back from 1 week off courtesy of her step father passing on last week at the age of 53 he pretty much had all the bad habits, overweight, etc.....but unexpected so I did the best I could to console her....heck I'm 67 so it could have been me.

Regards + HH

Bill

No cake and ice cream today for my Birthday.

However, Scotch and a Cigar will do just fine.

Made it one more year.

My Best Wishes,

Scott

 

[AU24K]

Bill,

As I mentioned up-thread, everyone has a "Birthday," and everyone has a "Deathday."

Another friend of mine, locally, attended a Funeral this past weekend for a Guy who was only 32.
A victim of cancer.....

With all that I've been through,
I'm always thankful, every morning, that I awake and breath the gift of life one more day.

"Perhaps today will be another day that I can make a difference in someone's life for the better...."

Isn't that what matters most?

Be Well, my Friend!

Scott

"No one lives forever but their good deeds do." ©Scott

 

[AU24K]

Oh,

I asked myself,
"Self, What would you like for your Birthday dinner?"

Yeah.
Some HOT chicken thighs. With Uncle Bill's Habenero dust!
It's preparing now!

Thanks, Bill!

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I think back to a birthday when I was maybe 5 or 6.....

My Grandmother came by with a new outfit for my older Sister.

My Mom said, "It's Scott's birthday."

My Grandmother didn't care; My Sister was "The Chosen One" to her.
Scotty? Yeah......whatever.
(Kids see and remember this stuff, Dig)

After my Grandmother left, my Mom took the outfit back to the store for a refund and bought me a Birthday Cake with a wooden train on top. I loved trains!

When the first slice of cake was cut and plated, I gave it to my Sister and said, "I love you, Penny!"

Best,

Scott

Penny now receives disability assistance for mental problems.

I haven't communicated with her for several years.

It is her choice.....
I've tried.

 

[AU24K]

Hmm.

Getting old and having little patience for all things dealing with computers,

My wireless keyboard acted up...
Like always "Caps lock," and things I didn't type.

Therefore,
I slammed the keyboard over my knee, rendering it to many pieces and threw it into the yard:
I have no time for bullsh*t.


My Landlord was drawn into my problem and has now provided me with a replacement.

I owe him $10.

It's all good!

Best,

Scott

And the chicken is ready! Time to BURN!


Come get cha some!
Nom Nom Nom!

 

[AU24K]

Enjoy this tune while I burn my lips all the way to my as well you might love good music!

An Ovation guitar?

Yeah. Ask Kevin.....Dig?

Scotty loves Ovation guitars!

Another Birthday that I remember was when my Love Carol and I went to an REO/STYX Concert.

We were headed to our seats and she bumped a guy carrying some 6 beers and he spilled them.

My! He was pissed! That was about $30 lost!

I immediately told Carol to keep on walking and the guy was ready to fight.

I offered to buy the guy a beer or three if he chugged one with me.
He laughed and said OK.
I bought 8 beers and we both chugged one each.
I gave him 3 more and kept 3.

We then went upon our own way to enjoy the concert.
I soon met back up with Carol and she asked about the incident and I just smiled,
handed her a beer and told her that I loved her.....

And mean it to this day.....
I still wear a white gold ring that she gave me....

What does love mean?

I know love....

Yeah, I know love....



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Best,

Scott

 

[AU24K]

One more Birthday memory, please...

My Love, Carol had bought tickets to a Heart Concert in Topeka.

So we went that evening on my motorcycle.


The infamous Fred Phelps group had chosen to protest that night.

After nearly running over one of the freaks, I found a parking spot close to the venue.

What a concert!

Better than the Joe Walsh Concert attended with my second wife a few years earlier!
(A tune I broke one of her crystal bells, if you're keeping score....)


I'm not one to drool, but I did that night,
The Ovation guitar just blew me away!

You Had to have been there!

Scott

I always tried to reach the closest possible position to the stage at all concerts.
For photos and bootleg cassettes.

Yeah,

I have photos and tapes of my endeavors mixed and lost in my box of memories...
Somewhere around here.....

Don't make me search.....

A reason that I play a guitar.....Dig?

Music is so sweet.....
No matter the tune.

 

[AU24K]

Another birthday come and gone.... the cigar is now a stub and I now hold my last shot of Scotch.

My toast is to live another year, to help others and to be a Friend to all.
Prost! My Friends!

Scott

 

[releventchair]

Happy Birthday Scott.

Another tick of the clock.

 

[AU24K]

And tomorrow, I'm to go to Dawsonville about my treasures to sell.
Nothing fancy....

We all have bills to pay.....


Tomorrow? Just another day.....

An extra cup of coffee? Yes, Please!




Scott

 

[AU24K]

"Life has been good so far. I'm not afraid to die. Are you?"

"I don't wanna lead, nor do I wanna follow, but if we're gonna get there, let's ride!"

Perhaps I'll settle in on a poker game....My pistol ready.
You know how the cheaters are.....

Scott

Ah! My deal?
Texas "Hoild 'Em" Poker, my Friends.....

Deal dealt. Your bet....Kid....Get big or go home... I'm Holding suited Big Slick.
Wanna go "all in?"

HA! didn't think so. Was Holding a 2 of diamonds and a 4 of clubs! Ha!
BLUFF!

Your Deal, kid....
Deal from the top or I'll shoot you....

 

[Oregon Viking]

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
I don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

Can't you see that you're smothering me?
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow
And every second I waste is more than I can take!

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

And I know I may end up failing too
But I know you were just like me with someone disappointed in you

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
By becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Happy birthday!!!
I had 4 1/2 scotches for your birthday old... I mean Scotty!!
(I was going to have 4 anyway....sorry...)

 

[Togreenfeet]

Scott I'm sorry buddy. Happy belated birthday!!

 

[AU24K]

Communicated today with my Vet Rep at the Dept. of Labor.

Found out that he is the point man for "Veterans Court" with Judge Roberts, A Federal Judge in charge of the program.

I mentioned that I was familiar with the program and had considered volunteering to be a mentor.

Needless to say, my Vet Rep and I reached a new understanding of my passion.

I'll bet that I'll soon be involved in the program!

Veterans Court | Hall County, GA - Official Website

Y'all be good, hear?

Scott

 

[AU24K]

As a mentor for Vets, who are offered diversionary options instead of jail time....

Shall we go fishing?
Metal Detecting?
Learn how to play a guitar and write music?
Love some animals at a shelter?
Perhaps volunteering for local causes?

How do you want to show your Patriotism and love for America?
Most importantly,
How to find your place in life.

I feel that I have much to offer for those needing help and a diversion to show pride of
Service and to help others.

So many options to offer for opportunities to be a winner!

Best,

Scott