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MACS Offline
#351 Posted: Sat, Jan 27 2018, 9:49 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Not much smooching going on.. she's still a little scared of me.. maybe tomorrow... Mellow


Yeah, my wife still has a cough. I think she's beyond contagious though, and the cough may be a bonus, eh? Anxious
DaQueenBeez Offline
#352 Posted: Sun, Jan 28 2018, 1:33 AM EST
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Pfft - “bonus”
(((HackcoughhachhachcoughPHLEGM)))...Huh. Well THERE’s s color you don’t usually see in nature...
DaQueenBeez Offline
#353 Posted: Sun, Jan 28 2018, 7:44 PM EST
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Well...my 6 day weekend is coming to an end!

Is the kettle on?
Speyside Offline
#354 Posted: Sun, Jan 28 2018, 8:43 PM EST
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Glad you are doing better. I am having some orange cinnamon tea. If that sounds good pour yourself a cup.
DaQueenBeez Offline
#355 Posted: Tue, Jan 30 2018, 1:05 AM EST
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Love orange spice -I’ll have some, please!
There was a loooooooottt of...ah...re-education to be done today.
Ho
Lee
Nuts.
They DID, in fact, have to bring in the big guns on Friday, because my class had become a pack of little velociraptors.
Still thinking they could get away with nonsense today...um...........that’ll be a NOPE.
So, between having to tame the the beasties-gone-feral, and residual plague fatigue, I...am...beat.
I’ll take my tea in a quiet corner booth. Don’t bother yourself if I fall asleep - the alarm on my phone will go off in the morning and I’ll just leave for work from here.
DaQueenBeez Offline
#356 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 6:20 PM EST
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Do we have any ice cream?
Full moon
Super moon
Lunar eclipse

...I feel like I’ve earned ice cream.
delta1 Offline
#357 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 6:27 PM EST
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MACS wrote:
Yeah, my wife still has a cough. I think she's beyond contagious though, and the cough may be a bonus, eh? Anxious


tail swears by the sneezing...
delta1 Offline
#358 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 6:35 PM EST
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DaQueenBeez wrote:
Do we have any ice cream?
Full moon
Super moon
Lunar eclipse

...I feel like I’ve earned ice cream.


I got up this morning at 5am to see the super blood blue moon. Quite spectacular if you appreciate that sort of thing. I always drive out to the desert to see the meteor showers...

The moon had an orangish golden hue to it mixed with a grey ashiness when it was in the eclipse phase. The closest ice cream that resembles the glow of the moon this morning is pumpkin ice cream, like Baskin Robbins offers in the fall. Have some, please...
DaQueenBeez Offline
#359 Posted: Wed, Jan 31 2018, 9:22 PM EST
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Sounds good to me! Do we have any ginger snaps? That just sounds like it would be amazing with crumbled ginger snaps.

My astronomy girl set alarms for us to see the moon this morning. We drove up to the fairgrounds, and...........
The moon was very low on the horizon, with thick, low cloud cover. Couldn’t see squat. Got home just in time for my regular weekday alarm to go off.

Didn’t exactly set a good tone for the morning, ya know? I mean, the coffee finished brewing so it got better, and then I got to work and it got better, and then the kids lost their minds and it got worse again, so I think we ended the day fairly neutral.
DaQueenBeez Offline
#360 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2018, 8:37 PM EST
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Hola
Hank_The_Tank Offline
#361 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2018, 10:11 PM EST
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Had to switch to the Kracken due to financial issues. Anyone want one with some pineapple juice?
Speyside Offline
#362 Posted: Fri, Feb 2 2018, 10:22 PM EST
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Just opened a nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee 2014. Pick out a glass and pour yourself some if so inclined.
frankj1 Offline
#363 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 12:01 AM EST
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Hank_The_Tank wrote:
Had to switch to the Kracken due to financial issues. Anyone want one with some pineapple juice?

Dude! Your money's no good here. Have whatever you want, just leave your troubles at the door.
Speyside Offline
#364 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 12:09 AM EST
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Glad to see you popping in here Hank!
DaQueenBeez Offline
#365 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:00 PM EST
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Hey, don’t badmouth the Kracken - It may not be high dollar, but I’m kind of partial to it!
Price point doesn’t always win the day in my world. I’ve had plenty of “under $20” wines that I MUCH prefer to some higher dollar splurges I’ve indulged in, and one of the best all-potato vodkas I’ve ever had is Blue Ice...also reasonably priced. (Teton Glacier is outstanding as well, but given that I find little to no discernible difference in taste, mouthfeel, etc., and the fact that they are made in the same distillery and are likely the same product, it’s hard to justify the $10 difference in price)
But we were discussing rum, so I’ll skip the pineapple juice and have mine with Vanilla Coke, please.

Good evening, folks!
DaQueenBeez Offline
#366 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:05 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
Just opened a nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvee 2014. Pick out a glass and pour yourself some if so inclined.


Thank you for reminding me - one of my favorite local wineries just posted that they released their ‘14PN...I need to track it down! I haven’t been able to find any of their Pinot Noir in ages! (Comes with the “small local winery” part, I’m afraid.)
DrafterX Offline
#367 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:09 PM EST
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I'm still pondering the rum and vanilla coke... Think
Speyside Offline
#368 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:17 PM EST
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How are Idaho wines? I have never had the pleasure of trying one.
DaQueenBeez Offline
#369 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:41 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
How are Idaho wines? I have never had the pleasure of trying one.


Honestly, it depends on what you like. If you like sweet whites, Ste Chapelle makes a Johannesburg Riesling that will knock your socks off, and a Soft Huckleberry that is an awesome picnic wine. I’m told that the vineyard is at the same latitude as the major Riesling producing area of Germany, but I never got out a map and looked into it. That also has no effect on soil or weather, so I suspect it’s mostly just a cool advertising point.
Indian Creek Pinot Noir blew me away, but I haven’t tried their new release yet. PN is the flagship of their winery, so I’m pretty eager to find it.
I’m not really a fan of sweet, white or rosé in general (there are exceptions) but Three Horse Ranch has a Viognier/Roussanne blend called Vivacious that I keep as a go-to (not a fan of the herbal and mineral flavors in a lot of whites...this is mostly floral and fruit without being too sweet,) and a dry rosé that I swear tastes like taking a big bite out of a fat, red strawberry.
Ste Chapelle also has a Winemakers Series Cab that won’t blow your mind right away, but will get your attention after being lost at the bottom of the wine rack for a couple years lol! Haven’t tried any of their recent releases, though.

Basically, if they’re good, they’re VERY good, and if they’re not...they’re usually still pretty drinkable.
If it’s not utterly vile or ridiculously overpriced I gravitate toward supporting local wineries. (That’s not to say that I don’t love my Argentinian Malbecs or my Apothic blends!)

Can’t really give an informed opinion on any whites...mostly because I don’t particularly like white wines in general.

If I find my Pinot and it’s as good as the last, I may be able to hook you up...
frankj1 Offline
#370 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:42 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
I'm still pondering the rum and vanilla coke... Think

it's like a ghey Koobah Libra
prolly ok
DrafterX Offline
#371 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:43 PM EST
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Laugh
frankj1 Offline
#372 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 8:46 PM EST
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DaQueenBeez wrote:
Honestly, it depends on what you like. If you like sweet whites, Ste Chapelle makes a Johannesburg Riesling that will knock your socks off, and a Soft Huckleberry that is an awesome picnic wine. I’m told that the vineyard is at the same latitude as the major Riesling producing area of Germany, but I never got out a map and looked into it. That also has no effect on soil or weather, so I suspect it’s mostly just a cool advertising point.
Indian Creek Pinot Noir blew me away, but I haven’t tried their new release yet. PN is the flagship of their winery, so I’m pretty eager to find it.
I’m not really a fan of sweet, white or rosé in general (there are exceptions) but Three Horse Ranch has a Viognier/Roussanne blend called Vivacious that I keep as a go-to (not a fan of the herbal and mineral flavors in a lot of whites...this is mostly floral and fruit without being too sweet,) and a dry rosé that I swear tastes like taking a big bite out of a fat, red strawberry.
Ste Chapelle also has a Winemakers Series Cab that won’t blow your mind right away, but will get your attention after being lost at the bottom of the wine rack for a couple years lol! Haven’t tried any of their recent releases, though.

Basically, if they’re good, they’re VERY good, and if they’re not...they’re usually still pretty drinkable.
If it’s not utterly vile or ridiculously overpriced I gravitate toward supporting local wineries. (That’s not to say that I don’t love my Argentinian Malbecs or my Apothic blends!)

Can’t really give an informed opinion on any whites...mostly because I don’t particularly like white wines in general.

If I find my Pinot and it’s as good as the last, I may be able to hook you up...

me and you (yes, I used first person objective case, but one could never prove in court I did the same for second person)
simply must go drinking some night.

I'll even bring teachers with me...they live here anyway.
Speyside Offline
#373 Posted: Sat, Feb 3 2018, 9:51 PM EST
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If possible I would love to try it. Of course I would like to reciprocate.
NapalmMan67 Offline
#374 Posted: Tue, Feb 6 2018, 5:13 PM EST
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Just another day at the office.

I need pie. Do we have pie? Blueberry or Apple if we do please.
delta1 Offline
#375 Posted: Tue, Feb 6 2018, 7:16 PM EST
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Speyside wrote:
If possible I would love to try it. Of course I would like to reciprocate.


a teacher? (almost afraid to ask...) ummm...what does YOUR wife do?
Speyside Offline
#376 Posted: Tue, Feb 6 2018, 7:38 PM EST
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Um speaking about the wine, but you knew that. LOL!
itsawaldo Offline
#377 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 10:56 AM EST
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Hot chocolate please!!!!

Almost 8" of snow here in Naperthrill. My little two cycle toro seized up near the finish!

I know oil/gas mix is correct could it be overheated?

Wonder if it's dead forever?

Thanks, whipped cream was a nice touch, after I warm up I'll go give the little guy a pull and see what happens.
frankj1 Offline
#378 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 1:09 PM EST
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itsawaldo wrote:
Hot chocolate please!!!!

Almost 8" of snow here in Naperthrill. My little two cycle toro seized up near the finish!

I know oil/gas mix is correct could it be overheated?

Wonder if it's dead forever?

Thanks, whipped cream was a nice touch, after I warm up I'll go give the little guy a pull and see what happens.

care to reword that statement for all of us with arrested development?
delta1 Offline
#379 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 2:45 PM EST
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You noticed the question above that statement, right...why'dju think he needed some whipped cream?

Poor lil two ball toro...
itsawaldo Offline
#380 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 4:07 PM EST
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^hahaha my bad.
RMAN4443 Offline
#381 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 4:37 PM EST
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itsawaldo wrote:
Hot chocolate please!!!!

Almost 8" of snow here in Naperthrill. My little two cycle toro seized up near the finish!

I know oil/gas mix is correct could it be overheated?

Wonder if it's dead forever?

Thanks, whipped cream was a nice touch, after I warm up I'll go give the little guy a pull and see what happens.




frankj1 wrote:
care to reword that statement for all of us with arrested development?

I noticed that too, but my manners and tact simply wouldn't allow me to mention it in a public settingAnxious

Had he said a little "tug", I would have had no other choice than to point it outNot talking
Ewok126 Offline
#382 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 5:32 PM EST
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itsawaldo wrote:
Hot chocolate please!!!!

after I warm up I'll go give the little guy a pull and see what happens.



When I do that it typically hurts and end up peeing on myself. Just sayin Anxious
DaQueenBeez Offline
#383 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 11:11 PM EST
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Frank - amen, my friend!
Speyside - I’m on the hunt this weekend!

Everyone else: howdy!

I am sooooo glad this week is over! Kids have been off the rails to the point that I had two parent meetings that couldn’t wait for conferences next week, my shy, quiet, clingy speaks-very-little-English-mostly-mandarin kiddo found his comfort zone (yay!) and punched one kiddo, pinched three, and bit another (not so yay.) Then last night, I went to the dentist for a regular exam and X-rays, and left 5.5 hours later with a root canal, temporary crown, three shots of Novocain, prescription for hefty antibiotics, and a Starbucks gift card because they felt bad for me being there so long (...what?)
Watched more HGTV Flip or Flop in one sitting than I think I’ve seen in my life to this point.
Downside: it was a much larger time and money investment than I was originally anticipating.
Upside: found a new dentist I think I like, and they offer you coffee, soda, and cupcakes while you wait. Also my face is apparently no longer in danger of leaking gross stuff everywhere.

Can I get a glass of whatever red is open with a straw? My jaw is sore.
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#384 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 11:16 PM EST
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DaQueenBeez wrote:
Frank - amen, my friend!
Speyside - I’m on the hunt this weekend!

Everyone else: howdy!

I am sooooo glad this week is over! Kids have been off the rails to the point that I had two parent meetings that couldn’t wait for conferences next week, my shy, quiet, clingy speaks-very-little-English-mostly-mandarin kiddo found his comfort zone (yay!) and punched one kiddo, pinched three, and bit another (not so yay.) Then last night, I went to the dentist for a regular exam and X-rays, and left 5.5 hours later with a root canal, temporary crown, three shots of Novocain, prescription for hefty antibiotics, and a Starbucks gift card because they felt bad for me being there so long (...what?)
Watched more HGTV Flip or Flop in one sitting than I think I’ve seen in my life to this point.
Downside: it was a much larger time and money investment than I was originally anticipating.
Upside: found a new dentist I think I like, and they offer you coffee, soda, and cupcakes while you wait. Also my face is apparently no longer in danger of leaking gross stuff everywhere.

Can I get a glass of whatever red is open with a straw? My jaw is sore.

on my tab, Queen. The upside made me cry!
Ewok126 Offline
#385 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 11:25 PM EST
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Squirrel Parboiled then baked on a pile of seasoned rice simple but delicious/
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#386 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 11:29 PM EST
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A little late, but I just opened a nice Oregon Pinot Noir. Odd name, very good wine. Stangeland. Under $20, Willamette Valley. You of course are welcome to have some. Sorry you had such a rough day.
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#387 Posted: Fri, Feb 9 2018, 11:41 PM EST
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itsawaldo wrote:
Hot chocolate please!!!!

Almost 8" of snow here in Naperthrill. My little two cycle toro seized up near the finish!

I know oil/gas mix is correct could it be overheated?

Wonder if it's dead forever?

Thanks, whipped cream was a nice touch, after I warm up I'll go give the little guy a pull and see what happens.



Oh my, there is just no way to explain this!

That said I tried starting my diminutive Toro tonight and it seems it's not going to start again.

Anxious
Speyside Offline
#388 Posted: Sat, Feb 10 2018, 11:15 PM EST
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Tough day. I am having tendonitis issues with my right knee. I will see the doctor on Monday. Holding an ice pack on the knee with my right hand, drinking a beer with my left hand. LOL!
Ewok126 Offline
#389 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 5:52 AM EST
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Speyside wrote:
Tough day. I am having tendonitis issues with my right knee. I will see the doctor on Monday. Holding an ice pack on the knee with my right hand, drinking a beer with my left hand. LOL!


That's the only way to do it.

Hope all goes well tomorrow well better than my Dr Appt yesterday. Arseholes drew blood and I don't like needles.
delta1 Offline
#390 Posted: Sun, Feb 11 2018, 2:00 PM EST
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hope you get that knee healed, Speyside...I dealt with knee issues for 35 years, then had knee replacement surgery on my right knee...no more intense pain, but more restrictions on physical activities...


Fighting off another head cold and sore throat...I'll keep to myself in the corner...
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#391 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 5:34 PM EST
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Been a long time since I visited, and this thread is still going! Get it to 500 already!!
And hi Cool
delta1 Offline
#392 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 6:33 PM EST
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Hi Ed, hope you are well...have a drink of your choice, on me...
edin508 Offline
#393 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 6:47 PM EST
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Been well, just a lot of chit going on keeping me busy. And I will have a Mtn Dew please.
delta1 Offline
#394 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 7:07 PM EST
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busy can be good if the chit isn't overwhelming...coming right up!
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#395 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 9:40 PM EST
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No more knee pain, the doc did good. Drinking a nice Vino Nobile do Montepulciano. Have a glass if you like, there is plenty.
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#396 Posted: Wed, Feb 21 2018, 9:59 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
Hi Ed, hope you are well...have a drink of your choice, on me...

Ed gives his booze to me.
edin508 Offline
#397 Posted: Thu, Feb 22 2018, 5:55 AM EST
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True story
itsawaldo Offline
#398 Posted: Thu, Feb 22 2018, 9:10 AM EST
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Spey, hope you’re mending well, I have enjoyed montpulciano occasionally. Found them to be very drinkable.

Was called in for federal jury duty today, downtown Chicago. I have to be up at five to get to train etc.

Told the guard that I hope not to see him again. He said jury duty? Yes, he said he'd see me again.

Sitting in cafeteria thinking of ways to get out of this as I have two job interviews next week.

I hate everyone, why would they want me on a jury?
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#399 Posted: Thu, Feb 22 2018, 1:31 PM EST
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itsawaldo wrote:
Spey, hope you’re mending well, I have enjoyed montpulciano occasionally. Found them to be very drinkable.

Was called in for federal jury duty today, downtown Chicago. I have to be up at five to get to train etc.

Told the guard that I hope not to see him again. He said jury duty? Yes, he said he'd see me again.

Sitting in cafeteria thinking of ways to get out of this as I have two job interviews next week.

I hate everyone, why would they want me on a jury?

Just tell them you think the person is guilty....if they weren't guilty of something they wouldn't have been arrested and charged, and no matter what any defense attorney says will ever change your mind.......it worked for me several years ago. I got dismissed and have never been called againBeer Granted, this was not in Federal court
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#400 Posted: Thu, Feb 22 2018, 7:40 PM EST
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^ It appeared to involve pot and the USPS

Told them, honestly, that although we have a serious alcohol and drug problem in this country I believe we need to readdress some of our drug laws.

When brought called up for a "sidebar", secondary interview by all parties I was asked about my views on pot, I told them that i believe pot should be legalized, have the crap taxed out of it and lets focus on more serious issues.

I am home tonight and my obligation to the Federal courts has been met, for now.
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