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Funeral Rituals & Customs / Re: Dislikes about Hmong funeral

« on: January 09, 2012, 11:35:15 PM »

The 24/7 ones for 3 days really take a toll on the living... $:-\$

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Outdoors & Recreational Hobbies / Re: Lets Start A Post Your Fish Thread.

« on: January 03, 2012, 08:12:09 PM »

Caught this redfish last week in FL sight fishing in foot of water. 27" and 7.5 lbs. Tasted pretty good, too.

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Outdoors & Recreational Hobbies / Re: Fishing Equipment Reviews

« on: December 21, 2011, 01:02:09 AM »

Quick review of some gear I recently picked up and have used on the ice:

Muck Arctic Pro Extreme boots -
Keeps my feet very warm. I've worn them out twice, in 20 degree weather only, with only 1 pair of smartwool snowboarding socks, and have not had cold feet. They are high boots and completely waterproof. No laces. Just slip on. They wear snug on my calves to seal off the elements. Need external ice cleats for traction though.

Kahtoola Microspikes -
Awesome traction! Easy to slip on and off. Any ice cleats are a must have on the ice right now.

Arctic Armor Plus bibs -
Keeps my legs very warm. The Plus bibs have a tricot (thin fleece) lining, in addition to the 3 layers of insultex (floating insulation). Very light weight and not bulky. Wasn't sure how much clothing I needed under, but I was more than fine with only my cheap long johns that are 50% cotton/50% poly. Yes, I know cotton is a no-no, but you need something to help absorb a little sweat/moisture because the bibs do not breathe well. You just have to unzip a little here and there for relief if necessary.

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Home Improvement & Gardening / Re: Oh Christmas Tree oh Christmas Tree...

« on: December 14, 2011, 01:27:52 AM »

Quote from: Lady_Fallin on December 14, 2011, 01:01:31 AM

Nope, the front door is never used. SueSparkle, that's a gorgeous tree! I like the gold stuff hanging down. I never have the patience to do that.

Those little stringys are a PITA to clean up afterwards.

So are all the pine needles from a real tree.

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Home Improvement & Gardening / Re: Oh Christmas Tree oh Christmas Tree...

« on: December 10, 2011, 01:10:38 AM »

Quote from: DeceiversChick on December 09, 2011, 10:17:34 AM

I asked him the other night why is he not in the christmas mood? He said cause there are no kids. So I asked him Did your family ever had a christmas tree and decorated it? He said not really cause his parents were always busy and he never got what he wanted. I said No wonder you don't care about christmas! It's the thought that counts and not the actual item. My family always celebrated christmas and we had a tree every year. I always look forward to xmas cause it's the only time of the year to hangout with family. Then he said Oh sorry we can get a tree if you like? I said Nah it's ok. We can buy xmas stuff after christmas since it will be cheaper.

In conclusion I guess he didn't care cause it wasn't a tradition in his family to celebrate it. I will definitely change that next year.

If he needs kids to be in the Christmas mood, then he should be buying gifts for nieces and nephews - yours and his, or find a volunteer opportunity where they deliver presents to kids.

Also, find out what he didn't get as a kid (which made him such a sour puss), i.e. what he really loved, and get it for him (from ebay). Maybe Transformers, Voltron, GI Joe, She-Ra, Jem, whatever....

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Home Improvement & Gardening / Re: Oh Christmas Tree oh Christmas Tree...

« on: December 09, 2011, 02:07:56 AM »

Quote from: DeceiversChick on December 07, 2011, 04:49:10 PM

Very pretty ladies! I asked the s/o if he wanted a xmas tree and said NO. He doesn't want to pay for electricty, no room to store the tree, and a waste of money. I guess no xmas tree here.