Open Thread - Friday, June 21, 2019

Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 3:20am
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Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.
- Napoleon Hill -

I sat down to spew an Open Thread with hours to spare.

This week has been a blur. Monday I realized that I only have ten days to be ready to leave for the motorcycle trip. I jumped into pulling out gear, making sure bills are paid, making sure cards don't get turned off for foreign transactions, getting a phone plan and a first pass at packing.

It's late Thursday and I am frazzled.

There is a bunch of stuff to get down, including a couple of absentee Open Threads.

This is an OPEN Thread.

Have a great weekend!

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Submitted by Dawn's Meta on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 4:59am
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One of the best short stories told.

[video:https://youtu.be/uiJqzdOr4Ok]

Love Jimmy Thackery. Haven't heard him in a long time. Thank you.

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Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 6:51am
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@Dawn's Meta ... living in Pittsburgh. I would go see Jim Thackeray a handful of times a year.

A quick scan of the comments makes me think quite a few of us are opting for escape.

Thanks for stopping by.

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The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. - Friedrich Nietzsche -

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 5:02am
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Up until a couple hours ago I was in a similar state. Now I'm mostly ready for my travel overseas, and feeling more settled, just as you will be in time.

[video:https://youtu.be/sEZHG2lCSF0]

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Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 6:57am
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@janis b I have to carry everything with me, on the motorcycle, be prepared for cold/rain and bring protective gear. One pair of jeans, one pair of boots, long underwear, a few socks/underwear/shirts and motorcycle gear for a couple of weeks.

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Submitted by Raggedy Ann on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 5:34am
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We, too, are headed out of the good ole US of A next week for 10 days. Haven't begun to get ready, but it's Friday! so, it will be a busy few days whipping everything into shape. My sister is coming from the Midwest to look after things here at home - like watering precious plants! Two weeks vacation with a nice 10-day time away - I can hardly wait!

Have a wonderful trip, Tim, and we'll look forward to your tales of adventure upon your return.

Have a productive day and weekend, folks! Pleasantry

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Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 7:03am
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@Raggedy Ann I am looking forward to the awesome sights, architecture, food, culture and motorcycle touring. Plus a break fro the funked up world cacophony.

Have a great time!

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Submitted by jbob on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 6:24am

I'll embed a bootleg recording of Peter Tosh live made at a stadium in Germany. We were on a big festival tour that had around ten acts with Crosby, Stills and Nash as the headliner. The German government censored the lyrics of Peter's songs related to Cannabis smoking and legalization. There were police armed with automatic weapons near the stage at every show to enforce this. Peter refused to perform the songs that had been censored with altered lyrics. He focused on his protest songs instead. Meanwhile, the crew guys for CSN smuggled in a couple pounds of super pure Coke from the USA along with the equipment. At that time the Coke available in Europe was by and large inferior. We (the US crew guys on that tour) all had a real good time touring the soccer stadiums of Europe. Sleep? Who needs it!

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Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 7:07am
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@jbob I will be going beer only. I will need to briskly ride a motorcycle for an endorphin rush.

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Submitted by mimi on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 11:51am
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@NCTim
and still can't get used to how folks drive, either on their motorcycles, cars or big cargo vans, and also not on their bycicle or elektro-rollers driving style. Back in the days it wasn't that crazy. Nowadays it is dangerous stuff, especially because a lot of the smaller electro-scooters are so silent and you don't hear them coming from behind of you. And in cities everbody runs in front of your car and think that is quite alright, babystrollers included. Moms on bicycles have to talk and read on their cellphones. Can't live without them.

I am so curious to know what and how you feel about us (and dare you to be polite, I wanna know the truth).

hmmm, I hope to see you back in one piece and hopefully with some good memories.

Enjoy the alps and the whole trip.

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Submitted by orlbucfan on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 7:39am
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Biker hubby and I are flying out on 7/2 for an 8-day Fly and Ride through the Rocky Mts. Cruising Harley is accounted for and waiting for us in Denver. Any tour guide suggestions from all on here will be greatly appreciated. Weather gods permitting, we hope to hit Steamboat Springs, Estes Park, Pikes Peak and the Vail area. Where are you riding to?

YouTube in their almighty if-it-ain't-broke-we'll-break-it 'wisdom' won't let me change size dimensions in embed. Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Everyone enjoy your vacay breaks and stay safe. Especially you Tim, Funkman and Biker. Rec'd!!

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Inner and Outer Space: the Final Frontiers.

Submitted by NCTim on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 7:55am
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@orlbucfan Scenic Byway. Nederland to Estes Park. Runs along eastern side of RMNP.

Estes Park to Steamboat via RMNP.

Steamboat - Leadville, US24 Eagle Vail - Leadville. Happy Hippie Air BnB in Leadville.

Gorilla Glue, Lemon Skunk and my favorite, Agent Orange.

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Submitted by orlbucfan on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 9:10am
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@NCTim Thanks! Smile

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Submitted by orlbucfan on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 11:48am
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@orlbucfan Are you riding out that way?

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Submitted by The Aspie Corner on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 8:50am
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[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAZ5f8eYw08]

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Submitted by Lookout on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:32am
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I'm just in from the AM blueberry picking. Already have a couple of gallons in the freezer, and another few weeks of harvest to go. Excellent crop this year.

I hope you enjoy your various excursions and fill your psyche with nature and the joy of new experiences. Hope everyone has nice weather too!

All the best...

My buddy Carl Jones wrote this while touring with the Blakes in their old bus several years ago. Musicians often view travel in a different way....
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uwci8UrOQLU]

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Submitted by enhydra lutris on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:42am
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follows narrative.

We roll for Donner, dragging the travel trailer, on the 28th and then swing north for 8 to 10 days camping where no signals penetrate, so I hear ya. In fact, got to swap out a tire on the trailer today as part of the prep. Have a geat journey, and in the meantime, have a great first day of summer and weekend.

Sound like, for now,

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Submitted by QMS on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 7:55pm
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bon journo

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