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Post by jamesp on Dec 10, 2018 15:47:24 GMT -5
Youre doing very well with that glass so I dont blame you for the tunnel vision The glass project did require tunnel vision. It did manage to get complicated on several fronts. That chapter is by no means complete.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 10, 2018 15:50:49 GMT -5
Let's just say the creative juices were flowing more than normal at that time. Thanks for the compliment, will be back in the saddle soon enough. I know and hopefully things are so much better for you now. On the mend. Day by day. Best I can do. Rough road. Caught me by surprise. Playing with fire will sure get you burnt. Lesson learned. Quit grabbing tiger's tails !!!
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Post by aDave on Dec 10, 2018 16:11:49 GMT -5
Looks like Dave has the Rio stock under key. Now we know where they are. Can't wait to see how they come out Mr. Dave. They are in good hands. Darn workplace won't even let us eat in peace. Heard that one before. Maybe we need to tell that boss to shove it. Why are people intrigued with eating one item at a time ? I think it shows sophistication Dave. Like clearing your pallet for fine wine. Like having a deep relationship with each item on your plate(guess it is getting kinda thick...). Savoring each item... I can pretty much guess that my box of rocks in no way compares to the pile you have. That's why I have to keep tugging on your shirt about them. Unfortunately, as far as meals went, we couldn't blame the boss. He was subject to interruptions as well. If the alarm went off, we had to go. I don't know what it is about eating each item of food, but I like your "sophistication" theory, and I'll go with that.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 10, 2018 17:41:30 GMT -5
Looks like Dave has the Rio stock under key. Now we know where they are. Can't wait to see how they come out Mr. Dave. They are in good hands. Darn workplace won't even let us eat in peace. Heard that one before. Maybe we need to tell that boss to shove it. Why are people intrigued with eating one item at a time ? I think it shows sophistication Dave. Like clearing your pallet for fine wine. Like having a deep relationship with each item on your plate(guess it is getting kinda thick...). Savoring each item... I can pretty much guess that my box of rocks in no way compares to the pile you have. That's why I have to keep tugging on your shirt about them. Unfortunately, as far as meals went, we couldn't blame the boss. He was subject to interruptions as well. If the alarm went off, we had to go. I don't know what it is about eating each item of food, but I like your "sophistication" theory, and I'll go with that. When approached on the eating issue it is a great time to brag on the sophistication theory. Many folks are out to give you a teasing, let em have it in full detail and a long expository on the intelligence behind it all. They won't likely bring it up again. Alarms in the line of duty I believe ? No excuses for that. I guess you signed on for that arrangement.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 10, 2018 17:46:04 GMT -5
You have become a glass tumbling master. WTG. Poor Rooster but he died for a good cause. As for eating, I shovel it in however I feel like...lol. I knew someone who couldn't have any of the different foods touch or he couldn't eat, that was different.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 10, 2018 21:01:51 GMT -5
You have become a glass tumbling master. WTG. Poor Rooster but he died for a good cause. As for eating, I shovel it in however I feel like...lol. I knew someone who couldn't have any of the different foods touch or he couldn't eat, that was different. Have fun w/that glass Diane. Must be getting impatient and going for them shorter tumbles. Not a picky eater eh ? Down the hatch it goes ! Seen those particular folks too. Maybe they have a small appetite... Waiting tables, most patient people in the world. All those petty complaints. I'd jap slap em and get fired.
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Post by aDave on Dec 10, 2018 21:25:32 GMT -5
When approached on the eating issue it is a great time to brag on the sophistication theory. Many folks are out to give you a teasing, let em have it in full detail and a long expository on the intelligence behind it all. They won't likely bring it up again. Alarms in the line of duty I believe ? No excuses for that. I guess you signed on for that arrangement. Yes, alarms in the line of duty, and my choice to go that route. It's just funny how how habits evolve. We had to eat quickly for a couple of reasons. At some assignments (fire stations) if food was left on the plate when we left, we might not see it again in the same condition when we left - all good natured fun. Other times, we might not see it again until it was cold...or we might not even see it again.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 10, 2018 22:33:25 GMT -5
I eat way too fast as well
I think growing up very poor and fighting over seconds if there was any and then being in the Navy where you only had so long to eat caused that habit
It's a hard one to break
Funny how life shapes certain things
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Post by aDave on Dec 10, 2018 23:59:52 GMT -5
jamesp, as a sidenote, I was working on paramedic resources back in the mid 80's in Los Angeles in an area that we commonly referred to as the South Central Los Angeles knife and gun club. It was during the height of the crack cocaine (gang) wars, and we were getting our butts kicked with responses. Shootings were routine, and we were going non-stop. Exciting times for an early 20's paramedic...more like combat medic back then. As tragic as that was, I wouldn't trade the experiences for anything. I learned alot back then. Still have my paramedic license now, as it translates to being able to teach in certain areas. To the original topic...or side topic...meals were secondary. We rarely had time to eat a decent meal.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 11, 2018 6:42:04 GMT -5
Diverse RTH members. Many walks. Alison in the Navy ? Didn't see that one coming. No surprise Dave was a paramedic. Eating habits are shared among everyone. Great conversation stuff. Hey, one of the subjects that won't get you in trouble. Well, maybe. One of the neighbors is building or starting a back woods brewery. I have apparently been included in the tasting club, always in the morning of all times. I think they need my plumbing/freezer panel building skills. They have the fermentation process figured out well. Got to be the finest freshest beers(16 in all) known. One of them named "Knock Your D**k In The Dirt" lol. The cost of materials for the 8 gallon prototype brewer that yields 5 gallons of beer is $50. More like a fine nourishing breakfast. Cochran Mill Brewery, best of luck Ed and Jet. Ed and son Jet are 6th generation in this area. This section of the county has been annexed to a new and progressive bunch called Chattahoochee Hills 'City'. Basically a bunch of internet millionaires and restauranteurs that just might let Ed open the doors to his backwoods brewery to the public. His property fronts right on the main artery of the bicycle route, one of the most popular rides in Atlanta because of the low traffic back here. Ed and Jet considering showers and grills for the bicyclists to clean up in and cook on-site stocked food on. The 'millionaires' may be embracing us 'good ole boys/local color' as token entertainment. Whatever floats their boat. So they incorporated the whole SW corner of the county. Like 10 X 12 miles. Bought the state park and converted it to mountain bike/walk trails and added 450 acres to make it 800 acres and increasing. Me loves mountain biking, thank you CH. Helped organize a 6000 acre eventing center on 6 miles of the river where constant filming, giant concerts, equestrian events and all kinds of other activities happen. Re-wrote the building codes so that a myriad of housing can be built out of unique materials. Putting 1000's of acres in conservation by having people that buy property there invest in land conservation. I thought their farming 'commune' would fall flat, instead they are high production food growers, impressed. Their first 'subdivision' called Serenbe. Houses placed like 20 feet from each other as if downtown with emphasis on conserved forest surrounding the homes. Similar to small European towns and many shops have living quarters upstairs for shop owners. Homes start at 600K Fun to drive a beat up 72' Ford pick up truck thru town and stop for a coffee. Very friendly (flirtatious ?) women in that town. Can't figure those folks out just yet. I park my beat up truck there and unload my electric bike and ride their town and incredible trails. Studying the insane architecture and landscaping. So my reclusive setting is changing rapidly. Serenbe at an earlier stage: Remote placement of Chattahoochee Hills City relative to Atlanta:
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Post by fernwood on Dec 11, 2018 7:19:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the post and compliment. Mad scientists untie (typo on purpose). We untie, or unlock, the secrets to many things. Look at Alicat and her electroplating. Your glass adventure has brought joy to me.
Me, I was just a humble worker in Human Services for over 35 years. Worked my way up to interim director of an employment/training facility. Then had to leave the area, for reasons.
Later was attacked in a new position. Left me partially disabled. No more Human Services for me.
Now enjoying the life of being a beer tender at a local craft brewery tap house. Will check out Cochran Mill if they have an internet sight. I have always loved everything craft brews. Feel fortunate to be getting the inside scoop on many things in the process and explain to our customers. To me a true craft brew is an eclectic balance of aromas and tastes. First, one must swish the beer and smell it. Then take a small taste and swish in the mouth. Swallow and contemplate for a while. Taking in all that it has to offer.
I love the names of many craft brews. It takes a lot of creativity to come up with those. Not only names, but the graphics on bottles or cans. We have a current offering called Goldilocks Revenge. The label shows Goldilocks, with a scythe next to her. She is holding some bear heads that have amazing facial expressions and appropriate graphics. It is a Brandy barrel aged coffee vanilla Porter. Very nummy. Another is Bring me the Disco King. A Blueberry/Ginger aged sour. The naming process is complex, as no two brews can have the same name, nation wide.
Sorry for going off topic here, but had to share.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 11, 2018 7:31:25 GMT -5
jamesp, as a sidenote, I was working on paramedic resources back in the mid 80's in Los Angeles in an area that we commonly referred to as the South Central Los Angeles knife and gun club. It was during the height of the crack cocaine (gang) wars, and we were getting our butts kicked with responses. Shootings were routine, and we were going non-stop. Exciting times for an early 20's paramedic...more like combat medic back then. As tragic as that was, I wouldn't trade the experiences for anything. I learned alot back then. Still have my paramedic license now, as it translates to being able to teach in certain areas. To the original topic...or side topic...meals were secondary. We rarely had time to eat a decent meal. Oh no. That sounds like a scary job. You probably had to enter before you had police back up back then. I love to watch Joe Kenda and have noticed the precautionary measures now taken to protect paramedics. Miami had the cocaine thing but it was a lot of high roller crime. Crack hit the masses of the hoods. Catastrophic. In LA, yikes. Bet it is nice not to be engaged in that activity anymore.
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Post by aDave on Dec 11, 2018 11:28:20 GMT -5
Oh no. That sounds like a scary job. You probably had to enter before you had police back up back then. I love to watch Joe Kenda and have noticed the precautionary measures now taken to protect paramedics. Miami had the cocaine thing but it was a lot of high roller crime. Crack hit the masses of the hoods. Catastrophic. In LA, yikes. Bet it is nice not to be engaged in that activity anymore. Never have seen Kenda's show, but you're correct about us going in before the police back then. It's just the way things were. Rule of thumb was if there were bystanders on the street, then the shooter(s) were probably already gone. As it was, most of the shootings were "drive-bys," which didn't result in much of a threat for us. Worst part about the work was the getting in and out of bed through the course of the evening. Sometimes it was downright painful to get up for the fourth or fifth time after midnight. It was actually better if we were never afforded the opportunity to go to be and just ran all night. That area that is being developed near you sounds pretty neat. However, with young folks and new money, I'm betting there are some fairly strange attitudes about things. While I might enjoy the environment, I'm afraid I'm probably too much of a dinosaur to put up with the prevailing mellenial mindset. Hope it's not encroaching on you too much - at least you have some acreage to enjoy seclusion. Oh yeah, are you actually inside of the newly incorporated area, or are you on the fringe? ETA: I'm guessing you're either inside or right up against it. I see the CH Eventing Center is about 4 miles from you. Good luck not being overrun.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 11, 2018 20:36:28 GMT -5
You have become a glass tumbling master. WTG. Poor Rooster but he died for a good cause. As for eating, I shovel it in however I feel like...lol. I knew someone who couldn't have any of the different foods touch or he couldn't eat, that was different. Have fun w/that glass Diane. Must be getting impatient and going for them shorter tumbles. Not a picky eater eh ? Down the hatch it goes ! Seen those particular folks too. Maybe they have a small appetite... Waiting tables, most patient people in the world. All those petty complaints. I'd jap slap em and get fired. Never really been a picky eater, I got the figure to prove that...LOL. I would get fired too if I waited tables. I agree waiters and waitresses are very patient especially with the difficult customers, one of which I try never to be in a restaurant.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 12, 2018 4:40:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the post and compliment. Mad scientists untie (typo on purpose). We untie, or unlock, the secrets to many things. Look at Alicat and her electroplating. Your glass adventure has brought joy to me. Me, I was just a humble worker in Human Services for over 35 years. Worked my way up to interim director of an employment/training facility. Then had to leave the area, for reasons. Later was attacked in a new position. Left me partially disabled. No more Human Services for me. Now enjoying the life of being a beer tender at a local craft brewery tap house. Will check out Cochran Mill if they have an internet sight. I have always loved everything craft brews. Feel fortunate to be getting the inside scoop on many things in the process and explain to our customers. To me a true craft brew is an eclectic balance of aromas and tastes. First, one must swish the beer and smell it. Then take a small taste and swish in the mouth. Swallow and contemplate for a while. Taking in all that it has to offer. I love the names of many craft brews. It takes a lot of creativity to come up with those. Not only names, but the graphics on bottles or cans. We have a current offering called Goldilocks Revenge. The label shows Goldilocks, with a scythe next to her. She is holding some bear heads that have amazing facial expressions and appropriate graphics. It is a Brandy barrel aged coffee vanilla Porter. Very nummy. Another is Bring me the Disco King. A Blueberry/Ginger aged sour. The naming process is complex, as no two brews can have the same name, nation wide. Sorry for going off topic here, but had to share. What does 'off topic' mean ? Not in my vocabulary. Beer tender eh ? Not fair and too much fun. Great atmosphere in such an establishment. The neighbor is an artist and carved the handles for the tap handles. All 16 of them. Sort of a totem pole head carving. They mentioned growing their own grains. I was suggesting the finest of fertilizers that may enhance the minerals and micronutrients in the grain. Other herbs are enhanced by fertilizers . Names for the various brews was a dominate conversation point on both visits. Source of amusement. Names similar in creativity to those you mention. They are moving from two 5 gallon fermenters to two 90 gallon units. Enlarging the brewing building. Waiting to see if they can get zoning for a public serving license.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 12, 2018 5:10:01 GMT -5
Have fun w/that glass Diane. Must be getting impatient and going for them shorter tumbles. Not a picky eater eh ? Down the hatch it goes ! Seen those particular folks too. Maybe they have a small appetite... Waiting tables, most patient people in the world. All those petty complaints. I'd jap slap em and get fired. Never really been a picky eater, I got the figure to prove that...LOL. I would get fired too if I waited tables. I agree waiters and waitresses are very patient especially with the difficult customers, one of which I try never to be in a restaurant. Food, one of our dwindling pleasures. Only problem is the metabolism slows down as the years go by. Yes some folks give the waiters hell. Must be an authority complex ? Some deserve it but most seem to give it their best. Tips often well earned. They probably tune this 'human' aspect out of the situation.
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Post by fernwood on Dec 12, 2018 5:12:55 GMT -5
Checked out Cochran Mill's Facebook page. Very cool. Would love to see photos of the tap handles. They exemplify everything that craft brewing is about.
My employer is working on a new location. About 20 acres. Much different than the strip mall the brewery, tap house and home brewing supply store is in now. Land has been acquired and preliminary work is complete. The site will contain an orchard and hops/grain fields, in addition to an indoor/outdoor tap house, eventual restaurant.
Also walking/biking trails with picnic tables. Advanced water reclamation system from brewing process for ponds to irrigate the fields/orchard. Solar power.
All of this is very exciting to me. We have the new facility plans on the wall of the tap house. I love explaining things to customers.
In the past I was a volunteer bar tender/short order cook at the Veteran's Hall. People often came there to get drunk and forget their troubles. Here, it is more like a fine tasting room. Very comfortable there, even when the only employee on premises. Always promote the other local craft breweries. We have a Craft Collective of the breweries, wineries and distilleries in the area. All 6 of us, lol.
Back on topic. I have sold some of the bottle/glass charms made from your glass. Dunno if Cochran Mill will be offering Bombers (750 ml bottles) in the future, but these would be a great addition to them. Something you could easily make for them.
I love to combine jewelry/rocks/glass with brewing.
Have a great one.
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Post by fernwood on Dec 12, 2018 5:24:17 GMT -5
Eating? My body has adapted. Was under strict Dr. orders to eat something every 2 hours for many years. To chew slowly. Take 15 minutes at a time to eat a small amount. That did not work with Human Services. Often could not eat anything for many hours. Got in the habit of keeping cereal bars in my car to nibble on while driving.
Paid the price, more than once. Now can go about 8 hours without eating. At work, can eat a little now and then, which helps. Funny how the body adjusts after 10 or more years.
When eating out or at home, I have also adjusted. I am a small person, for my age. 5'5" tall and weigh about 125. Another Dr. restriction on the weight and how I should be eating. I am savoring every bite and eating slowly. Causes problems when with friends and family, so usually get a take out box and finish the meal at home. A normal restaurant meal will provide 3 meals for me.
So that is my contribution to almost all of the current topics in this thread.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 12, 2018 6:05:47 GMT -5
Oh no. That sounds like a scary job. You probably had to enter before you had police back up back then. I love to watch Joe Kenda and have noticed the precautionary measures now taken to protect paramedics. Miami had the cocaine thing but it was a lot of high roller crime. Crack hit the masses of the hoods. Catastrophic. In LA, yikes. Bet it is nice not to be engaged in that activity anymore. Never have seen Kenda's show, but you're correct about us going in before the police back then. It's just the way things were. Rule of thumb was if there were bystanders on the street, then the shooter(s) were probably already gone. As it was, most of the shootings were "drive-bys," which didn't result in much of a threat for us. Worst part about the work was the getting in and out of bed through the course of the evening. Sometimes it was downright painful to get up for the fourth or fifth time after midnight. It was actually better if we were never afforded the opportunity to go to be and just ran all night. That area that is being developed near you sounds pretty neat. However, with young folks and new money, I'm betting there are some fairly strange attitudes about things. While I might enjoy the environment, I'm afraid I'm probably too much of a dinosaur to put up with the prevailing mellenial mindset. Hope it's not encroaching on you too much - at least you have some acreage to enjoy seclusion. Oh yeah, are you actually inside of the newly incorporated area, or are you on the fringe? ETA: I'm guessing you're either inside or right up against it. I see the CH Eventing Center is about 4 miles from you. Good luck not being overrun. Seems like the best way to do that job is by shifts instead of being on call. Can't believe drive-by was the mode of operandi. Cowards !! Better for you paramedics than a dealing with shoot outs. Imagine living in those conditions. There is a big difference in the conservative southern provincial land owners and the new folks. I recently purchased a couple of electric bicycles, right up their interest alley. A couple of residents questioned me about the ebike ride yesterday around Serenbe. Most of them seem to average 40 yrs old w/2 kids. Lots of family people. They seem to stay in their confines. Keep to themselves and have had little impact. As that community grows things may change. Must have been about 10 years ago that one of the locals shot one of their over exuberant police officers. Wow, that was scary. There are some Hatfield's and McCoy's in this area. I have stayed away after that event and have not engaged them much until recently.
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Post by jamesp on Dec 12, 2018 6:19:19 GMT -5
Checked out Cochran Mill's Facebook page. Very cool. Would love to see photos of the tap handles. They exemplify everything that craft brewing is about. My employer is working on a new location. About 20 acres. Much different than the strip mall the brewery, tap house and home brewing supply store is in now. Land has been acquired and preliminary work is complete. The site will contain an orchard and hops/grain fields, in addition to an indoor/outdoor tap house, eventual restaurant. Also walking/biking trails with picnic tables. Advanced water reclamation system from brewing process for ponds to irrigate the fields/orchard. Solar power. All of this is very exciting to me. We have the new facility plans on the wall of the tap house. I love explaining things to customers. In the past I was a volunteer bar tender/short order cook at the Veteran's Hall. People often came there to get drunk and forget their troubles. Here, it is more like a fine tasting room. Very comfortable there, even when the only employee on premises. Always promote the other local craft breweries. We have a Craft Collective of the breweries, wineries and distilleries in the area. All 6 of us, lol. Back on topic. I have sold some of the bottle/glass charms made from your glass. Dunno if Cochran Mill will be offering Bombers (750 ml bottles) in the future, but these would be a great addition to them. Something you could easily make for them. I love to combine jewelry/rocks/glass with brewing. Have a great one. The plans your employer are contemplating sounds exactly like Cochran Mill's intentions almost to a tee. The owner is a chiropractor and must have access to sufficient funds, his son sells solar panels/systems and has them installed on this operation. They have about a 10 acre AG field next to the operation. But they have not attained their zoning yet. This point worries me. Those guys may happily proceed as a brew hobby and a social spot for friends. The neighbor next door to the brewery is picking me up today. He wants help picking up a log to make a totem pole artwork using his chainsaw. The tap handles resemble 8 inch totem poles of the character/noun the beer is named after.
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