DrafterX
Friday, May 12, 2023 5:21:02 PM
Ya, that was a very nice meal... 😟
DrafterX
Friday, May 12, 2023 5:24:10 PM
I could sure go for some fresh rock fishes tacos with homemade salsas about now... 😟
BuckyB93
Friday, May 12, 2023 6:45:03 PM

best fish meal ever is to grill or pan fry fresh caught rockfish filets and make fish tacos the same day the fish was caught...I'm thinking even Bucky would've liked those fish tacos we made in Morro Bay at the Fish N Herf a few years ago...Opel's wife's custom-made salsas contributed to the delectability of those...

delta1 wrote:



I'd be willing to give it a try but just don't tell me it's fish so I can report with an unbiased and open minded review without preconceived prejudice. A blind fold test, if you will.
Ram27
Friday, May 12, 2023 6:56:43 PM
How is the new job going Bucky đŸ€”
BuckyB93
Friday, May 12, 2023 7:23:08 PM
It's going good. I think I made the right choice in rejecting a previous offer and another one that was in the works from two other places. Things happen for a reason.

I still have a lot to learn though. How the processes work on all the stuff. Even stuff like all the part numbers from finished product to the hardware that goes into them (nuts, bolts, washers). Probably 1000's of part numbers. The part numbers have sort of a cryptographic thingy built built into them.

For example: MSB-4201BHB-SLOC.

MSB = the Moxie product line, slate blue color for the plastic color for the chair, bed, end table or whatever
4201BHB = quarter 20 bolt, 1 inch long, button head hex bolt with black oxide coating.
SLOC = Solid (wood) Light Oak, with Clear finish for any wood members in the assembly.

Folks that have been there for years and decades can rattle this stuff off easy and can decode it easy. Me, not so much right now. When they rattle it off, I'm like a deer in the headlights but they understand that, recognize it, and are patient with supporting the new guy in town.

It's a very warm family business feel to it rather than cold corporate feel.

$hit, we spent an hour the other day testing out rocking chairs. How does feel to rock in it? Is the seat or the back too soft or too firm? Is it easy to tip over. Is it easy to get into and out of?

Color matching is also a big thing. If we sold a product that was Cocoa brown years ago and someone wants a replacement unit, will the replacement match the colors of the stuff we sold them previously? Seems like our suppliers colors tend to drift a bit over the years (be it the stain/finish on the wood products or the plastic on the molded products). So we need to be better at establishing standard for incoming raw materials.

The owner of the company has no problem with investing into the company. He's very open to looking for improvements, feedback and willing to buy new equipment or hire new people as long as you can justify the request. He's not an ivory tower type of guy. Easily approachable and to talk with on all levels.
Ram27
Friday, May 12, 2023 7:30:10 PM
You will be fine going forward. Wishing continued success .
BuckyB93
Friday, May 12, 2023 7:51:56 PM
One frothy NINE!
MACS
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Friday, May 12, 2023 7:56:44 PM
^Premature mr. buckarooski... here's the set up.
8trackdisco
Friday, May 12, 2023 7:56:59 PM
Kuba gave us a reason for concern. Found an imbedded wood tick on her we couldn’t get off. Wife doesn’t handle greyhound adversity very well. Vet assistant removed it in less than 5 minutes and didn’t get charged for it.

It’s a prett good day when the worst news is losing to cigars and my one drink for the day is almost done.
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Friday, May 12, 2023 7:59:47 PM
Saving one dog will not change the world...
But surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.

Found that in RI last month. Proudly displayed on the patio, cuz da back yard is Tank's domain.
8trackdisco
Friday, May 12, 2023 8:01:08 PM

Saving one dog will not change the world...
But surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.

Found that in RI last month. Proudly displayed on the patio, cuz da back yard is Tank's domain.

MACS wrote:



That’s nice.
BuckyB93
Friday, May 12, 2023 8:05:54 PM
Similar story that I've heard in the halls of recovery.... you can't help everyone but you might be able to make a difference for someone....

"Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions.

Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.”

The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”

It's kind of a Zen way of thinking and it fits with the title of this thread.
MACS
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Friday, May 12, 2023 8:16:27 PM

That’s nice.

8trackdisco wrote:



Think about it... what were his chances in a shelter? A) not get adopted and get euthanized 😎 get adopted by a dbag who'd use him for fighting, or cut his ears so he looked mean C) get adopted by a family who left his arse in the back yard D) any other number of no bueno situations.

Tank hit the puppy dog lottery. He's spoiled. Pampered. Gets plenty of exercise. Goes on vacations with us. Has 3 beds of his own and still sleeps with us. Sees the vet when he needs to. Gets baths regularly and takes a parasite preventative.

He's livin' the damn puppy dog dream.
DrafterX
Friday, May 12, 2023 9:09:56 PM
Screw the starfish..[-(
BuckyB93
Friday, May 12, 2023 10:12:40 PM

Think about it... what were his chances in a shelter? A) not get adopted and get euthanized 😎 get adopted by a dbag who'd use him for fighting, or cut his ears so he looked mean C) get adopted by a family who left his arse in the back yard D) any other number of no bueno situations.

Tank hit the puppy dog lottery. He's spoiled. Pampered. Gets plenty of exercise. Goes on vacations with us. Has 3 beds of his own and still sleeps with us. Sees the vet when he needs to. Gets baths regularly and takes a parasite preventative.

He's livin' the damn puppy dog dream.

MACS wrote:



I've always said that if there is reincarnation, I'd like to come back as a dog (or cat) in a welcoming home.

If I ever get a chance to get a dog or cat again, I'd save one from the shelter. My brother volunteers at his local shelter back in WI. Him and my sister-in-law adopted a mixed breed mutt a couple weeks ago. They already have a dog (getting old) and two cats (getting old). They were all shelter rescues. His new one is just a couple years old and looks like a black lab mixed with a pit bull. Odd body frame but jet black, short hair coat

Within a week of work, Apollo (the dog, name given to him by previous owners) knows basic commands that my brother taught it like sit, stay, heel, shake, drop it. Can even walk it off leash and sits at intersections before crossing roads and only allowed to "go" when human says that it'd OK to go.

Dogs are great additions for a family as they are pack animals, they are family members of the pack. Cats are great pets too but not so much of a pack animal attitude.

I'd get one of each if my appt complex allowed it
izonfire
Saturday, May 13, 2023 4:34:42 AM

Similar story that I've heard in the halls of recovery.... you can't help everyone but you might be able to make a difference for someone....

"Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions.

Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.”

The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”

It's kind of a Zen way of thinking and it fits with the title of this thread.

BuckyB93 wrote:


Maybe the starfish all had an epiphany, a moment of clarity,
And realized their existence was so pointless and painfully meaningless,
and so threw themselves up on the seashore to put an end to the suffering for once and for all.
Only to have some stupid kid come along and throw them back in the ocean,
Serving only to prolong their endless agony.

Or something like that

BuckyB93
Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:52:36 AM
That's another way of looking at it.

One 5 NINE!
MACS
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Saturday, May 13, 2023 7:54:09 AM
Mornin' dudes.

Coffee in progress. I see a couple deuces in my future... mine and then Tank's. đŸ€Ł
8trackdisco
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:17:33 AM

Similar story that I've heard in the halls of recovery.... you can't help everyone but you might be able to make a difference for someone....

"Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions.

Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.”

The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”

It's kind of a Zen way of thinking and it fits with the title of this thread.

BuckyB93 wrote:



My wife uses a line from Lord of the Rings.
“There’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo
 and it’s worth fighting for.”
8trackdisco
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:18:49 AM

Similar story that I've heard in the halls of recovery.... you can't help everyone but you might be able to make a difference for someone....

"Once upon a time, there was an old man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach every morning before he began his work. Early one morning, he was walking along the shore after a big storm had passed and found the vast beach littered with starfish as far as the eye could see, stretching in both directions.

Off in the distance, the old man noticed a small boy approaching. As the boy walked, he paused every so often and as he grew closer, the man could see that he was occasionally bending down to pick up an object and throw it into the sea. The boy came closer still and the man called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young boy paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean. The tide has washed them up onto the beach and they can’t return to the sea by themselves,” the youth replied. “When the sun gets high, they will die, unless I throw them back into the water.”

The old man replied, “But there must be tens of thousands of starfish on this beach. I’m afraid you won’t really be able to make much of a difference.”

The boy bent down, picked up yet another starfish and threw it as far as he could into the ocean. Then he turned, smiled and said, “It made a difference to that one!”

It's kind of a Zen way of thinking and it fits with the title of this thread.

BuckyB93 wrote:



When I saw all this starfish talk, I was surprised Drafter didn't come in and say "I'd hit it."
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