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One sentence game

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:23:07 +0000

You need to add a sentence that begins with the last word of the previous post.

(Edit: You may edit your sentence, but NOT after someone has responded to your sentence.)

(Edit: If someone gets a response sentence in just before you, just use the edit feature {3 dots upper right} to change your sentence to follow theirs.)

What Pleased You Today!

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 12:39:32 +0000

Thought I would take the opposite side of the other thread...

Today I am blessed to be alive. Times might be tough, skies might be grey, lights may go dark, but there is always good to be found.

Why not tell us what pleased you today?

What Irked You Today?

Tue, 17 Sep 2013 00:34:33 +0000

On a forum that I used to frequent some time ago there was a thread for posting the things that happened to irk you that day. Sometimes we can all get a little annoyed with the little things. For instance I was irritated with one of the dogs at home this morning because he doesn't like to go outside in the morning if it's cooler than 65 degrees. Spoiled by creature comforts I would say.. And sometimes it's the bigger things like losing a wallet and someone stealing your identity. On some level these things can be irrationally bothersome. So why not have a place to vent a little. It feels good to get things off your chest, doesn't it? Please understand that this is not a place to post personal attacks or evaluations of other members. On a lighter note, I will also create a thread for things that have lifted your spirits. Fire at will!

ONCE UPON A TIME..... (game)

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 05:51:19 +0000

The first forum I joined was North American Motoring, for MINI Cooper enthusiasts. Before they sold out, it was very active. This was one of the most popular Off Topic threads.

Rule is, add only THREE (3) words to continue the story. If you want to cheat by using hyphenated words to slip in more than 3 words, the next person can change the subject. You cannot post until someone else posts. If it gets busy, you might need to edit after someone beats you to the punch line.

Once Upon A Time,

plastic smelled like

Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:51:25 +0000

There's a lot of eternal truths and ideas that are learned throughout your lifetime. One major one for me is this: If you're forcing something, you're doing it wrong........ That goes for everything, from mechanical work to building models, to relationships with other people.

What would some of these ideas be to you guys?

Show us your cat!

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:17:04 +0000

Here are mine... Sisters Nikko and Cookie. Around 4 1/2 years old now. I adopted them. Nikko is super lovable with a huge personality and Cookie is more the quiet weirdo. They have been a huge positive force in my life!

Modelers - In Memorium

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:49:25 +0000

Please use this thread to note the passing of those in our hobby. Please keep posts focused on modelers and the modeling industry.

Palmetto Cheese...

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:29:30 +0000

Kinda off the wall, but if any of you guys like pimento cheese spread, I heartily recommend the Palmetto Cheese brand if it's available in your area (they ship nationwide too).

It has a genuine "home made" taste and texture, like you'd get at an old-fashioned Southern picnic where the cooks were top-notch and a little more sophisticated than average.

It's made by a small company based on Pawley's Island in South Carolina, it's a little spendy, but to my taste buds it's worth every penny.

https://pimentocheese.com/

NOTE: I'm NOT selling this stuff, and have no affiliation with the company, none, zero, period. It's just really, really good...

Artemis II Mission.........

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:01 +0000

I'm pretty excited! Even wearing one of my several NASA Tshirts today.......... I believe they will be orbiting Earth to gain momentum then slingshot around the Moon........

I hope everything is going well and to plan!

What Did You Have for Dinner?

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:50:05 +0000

In light of a few cooking posts on another thread, a couple of us thought that this might be fun.

My thought is, let's keep it simple with as few rules as possible.

Basically, anything food related, whether it's what you had for dinner, breakfast, lunch or even a snack.

It can be something you made yourself, or even something you ordered in a restaurant.

But let's try to keep it interesting!

Please try to refrain from posting photos of your Domino's pizza or your McDonald's quarter pounder with cheese.

I'll start this party with what I made for the wife & I tonight.

Nothing horribly complicated.

Some shrimp scampi with a ton of garlic & a little white wine served over Jasmin rice with a side of steamed balsamic green beans & mushrooms with shaved Parmesan.

Along with an all time favorite of ours of good artisan bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and shredded Parmagiano Reggiano.

Steve

Retirement…

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:36:15 +0000

First day of retirement…feels pretty damn good after some 45 years of work.

What Did You See In Your Yard Today?

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:20:11 +0000

Three red Dragonflies engaged in a long running dogfight.

1:12 scale snow thrower

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:35:01 +0000

https://twh.miniature-construction-world.co.uk/index.php?menuID=announce&contentID=ariens_sno-thro

How's your weather?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:33:20 +0000

Nice & sunny here in Tallahassee. Ideal painting weather, nice day to be outside

Home stereo system suggestions?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:35:38 +0000

I've had a Sony system for years and it needs replaced. Looking online for a replacement is a bit exhausting so wanted to get some input from anyone willing to share their experience of what they have.

I've still got a nice turntable but want an AM/FM radio with a CD player and even a cassette player if possible. Yes, I'm old and still have these things. Not looking to spend a bunch but want quality sound. I see these all-in-one systems but can't imagine they're very good. Also, it's been so long since I bought a new stereo I don't know which brand is any good anymore so any input will help.

Thanks.

Potentially FATAL, garlic recalled due to botulism

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:28:42 +0000

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/recalls/garlic-recall-new-york/

Tops Friendly Markets is recalling garlic sold at stores across New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.

6-ounce bags of Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic with UPC 00007457410852 are being recalled. All code dates are included in the recall.

Tops has assigned the recall a Class 1 designation, warning that “eating the food may cause health problems or even death.”

Customers with valid proof of purchase can return the product to Tops for a full refund.

Colorful porch pirates, LOL

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:18:43 +0000

Show us your dog !

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:22:52 +0000

I know there are some of you out there who have a loyal companion at your side. I think it's time to show them off. We can't let the cat people have all the press! No offence to the cat folks.

I will start this off with our younger two. Our girl is on the right, her name is Sugar Rae. She is 6 The one on the left is our 7 month old, his name is Diesel.

I have to watch him, he has a taste for plastic!

Disclaimer: no models were harmed in the photo shoot.

Jerry

What's with the U.S.Post office these days?

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:10:41 +0000

With the loss of genuine hobby shops in my area I have relied on online services like eBay to acquire everything from old kits...to paints and modeling tools...and occaisonally magazines like Model Cars, Hot Rod Deluxe or Rodders Journal ( since my Barnes & Noble doesnt carry them anymore ). Up till now the post office has been pretty good at getting these things to me quickly...eBay was very efficient at tracking the delivery routes...I could periodically go online and check their progress. But in the last couple of weeks I've noticed that I am getting false delivery dates...claiming my package "will arrive today"...only to be followed by " there is a problem with your delivery ". In one case the package was sent not to Springfield Va zip 22153 but to Springfield Ma zip 01153. In another the package went to one location in Virginia, then to Dulles, then back to the other location. Yesterday I was informed of an imminent delivery of a couple of car magazines...only to be informed this morning " there was a problem with your delivery ", kicking it down the road three days. A seller in Florida thinks its related to how the USPS has changed its distribution system...consolidating some zones of delivery. I'm wondering if postal workers are confused...or even slowing down or mucking up distribution in protest. Anybody else experiencing issues like this?

Legendary action hero Chuck Norris passes away at 86.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:37 +0000

RIP Chuck. :-(

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/20/chuck-norris-dies/89230252007/

New custom Roadster Shop chassis

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:20:23 +0000

This thing is such a work of art

This remarkable young man has achieved geezer-level shouting-at-clouds...

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:02:20 +0000

Formula One SPOILER ALERT!!

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:03:16 +0000

Just finished watching the Chinese GP sprint race, which George Russell won. It looks like he will be hard to beat this season. What do you guys think? Are you enjoying F1 racing after the new regulations?

I may have a bicycle project soon!

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:12:10 +0000

Hey, everyone! While riding through town not too long ago, I passed by a thrift store that had a bunch of bikes out front..... I've always wanted a custom/lowrider bicycle! I do believe that as a gift to myself I may try to pick one of these thrift store bikes up! I've been looking around online at builds and accessories and such. I think that a 'beach cruiser' will be ideal for what I have in mind........ Searching on IG, I found this pic. I don't like the 'twisted' parts, but other than that it's perfect! It's basically a cruiser with forks and handle bars.

The girl is giving a 'sign', I thought I should block that.........

Any of y'all have any kind of bicycle project going? I know a lot of you like the old Schwinns and such!

Also, feel free to post pics you may have from online............

Thanks

Chicago Bird Migration

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:48:07 +0000

There were thousands of birds migrating in a 50-yard flightpath over my neighborhood and house for about an hour. Starlings, Baltimore Orioles, Sparrows Barn Swallows and some UFO's.

Mike