Today was a good day because _________

UncleWede · 08-13-2021, 11:09 AM

Co-workers are getting the pool together, for tonight and Saturday, $4 for each. I had $0.00 in my wallet, so went over to ATM. Since somebody spotted me the original $8, I didn't want to show up with a $20. Went from ATM to liquor store and bought $5 scratcher (Monopoly) Scratched barcode, scanned for Second-Chance, Sorry, you are a winner.

Got back to work, paid my $10/$2 change, and told them I was waiting for them to share in the excitement and good luck that I had won. They didn't believe me. Scanned, $50!

Bonk! · 08-13-2021, 11:44 AM

took my first running steps 6 months after having my Achilles sewn back together.

Tommy-G · 08-13-2021, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Co-workers are getting the pool together, for tonight and Saturday, $4 for each. I had $0.00 in my wallet, so went over to ATM. Since somebody spotted me the original $8, I didn't want to show up with a $20. Went from ATM to liquor store and bought $5 scratcher (Monopoly) Scratched barcode, scanned for Second-Chance, Sorry, you are a winner.

Got back to work, paid my $10/$2 change, and told them I was waiting for them to share in the excitement and good luck that I had won. They didn't believe me. Scanned, $50!

Dude a few towns south won $15 mill on a scratcher yesterday

UncleWede · 08-13-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Dude a few towns south won $15 mill on a scratcher yesterday

Glad I decided to cash out and take my $50 to dinner then! That should be good for 3 decent Old Fashioneds

Mintsopoulos · 08-14-2021, 11:00 AM

Finally got notified that my CCW for Illinois has been issued. Filed on 4/07...I think its time to buy a new handgun in celebration!

Lady Jane · 08-14-2021, 07:47 PM

So proud of the Military.

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Buug959 · 08-15-2021, 10:15 AM

Well not a good day for some poor bugger. I just pulled in to Princess Auto (Canada's version of Harbour Freight) when I noticed a small group of people milling around a motorcycle. Not a big deal usually but this particular motorcycle was a Ducati Monster... and it was on it's side on the ground.

I don't know whether it fell or was knocked over. As I was going inside the bike's owner came out. The expression on his face when he saw his bike was heartbreaking. You could tell it was his baby. He was still there when I came back out but he was on his phone so I didn't ask what happened. He was fiddling around with the shifter and saying he thought he could ride it. I hope there wasn't too much damage. I didn't see any damage but I wasn't close enough to see it very well.

Lady Jane · 08-15-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

it was on it's side on the ground.

I don't know whether it fell or was knocked over.

These days, soft and hot pavement and kickstands don't get along. That's why mine is fitted with a BigFoot®

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Tambohamilton · 08-15-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

Well not a good day for some poor bugger. I just pulled in to Princess Auto (Canada's version of Harbour Freight) when I noticed a small group of people milling around a motorcycle. Not a big deal usually but this particular motorcycle was a Ducati Monster... and it was on it's side on the ground.

I don't know whether it fell or was knocked over. As I was going inside the bike's owner came out. The expression on his face when he saw his bike was heartbreaking. You could tell it was his baby. He was still there when I came back out but he was on his phone so I didn't ask what happened. He was fiddling around with the shifter and saying he thought he could ride it. I hope there wasn't too much damage. I didn't see any damage but I wasn't close enough to see it very well.

That happened to my old man and his monster a few months ago; someone knocked it over in a car park. Dented the fuel tank, so that's enough to write off the bike in one go, technically. Adding insult to injury, they must have picked it up by the tea tray or something, and damaged the rear plastics. It's a bit of a scrappy bike because that's what my dad is like, but it's still his pride and joy, and the fuel tank had been immaculate...

Anyhow! Today was a good day because I rode my MTB, with friends. No crashes, no mechanicals, plenty of air time and roost

Tambohamilton · 08-15-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

So proud of the Military.

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I bet that rang his bell! But surely the outcome counts as a very good day indeed, in that line of work?

Buug959 · 08-15-2021, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

These days, soft and hot pavement and kickstands don't get along. That's why mine is fitted with a BigFoot®

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That's good, inexpensive insurance against a falling bike.

3.0L · 08-15-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

I bet that rang his bell! But surely the outcome counts as a very good day indeed, in that line of work?

Kind puts the minor inconvenience of having to occasionally wear a mask into perspective, doesn't it.

upstatedoc · 08-15-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

Well not a good day for some poor bugger. I just pulled in to Princess Auto (Canada's version of Harbour Freight) when I noticed a small group of people milling around a motorcycle. Not a big deal usually but this particular motorcycle was a Ducati Monster... and it was on it's side on the ground.

I don't know whether it fell or was knocked over. As I was going inside the bike's owner came out. The expression on his face when he saw his bike was heartbreaking. You could tell it was his baby. He was still there when I came back out but he was on his phone so I didn't ask what happened. He was fiddling around with the shifter and saying he thought he could ride it. I hope there wasn't too much damage. I didn't see any damage but I wasn't close enough to see it very well.

My bike blew over on a windy day years ago. It had a cover on it so I think it probably contributed. Still has a bent clutch lever to this day.

Lady Jane · 08-15-2021, 04:15 PM

End of my Summer vacations today and it was good and relaxing. I didn't take any calls from the Regional Hospitals. And I got to see my Mum after a year and a half absence due to the pandemic and travel restrictions.

Tomorrow, because restrictions were lifted in our area, we are going back to our regular schedule at the clinic. We kept all of our staff on full salary during the past year. My partner and I even had our cleaning lady do some light work at our residences, even house and dog sitting, so that she would not lose her benefits. We are family.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Tambohamilton · 08-15-2021, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

Kind puts the minor inconvenience of having to occasionally wear a mask into perspective, doesn't it.

Yep. I'll take sweaty nose all day long if it means I'm even a shade less likely to inadvertently kill somebody's grandmother/etc.

Mosaud1998 · 08-19-2021, 10:15 PM

Sold two cars today. Bringing my total sold cars so far up to 13. Making my closing percentage 52% so far.

I've taken 25 ups (customers) sold 13 out of 25.

King Rudi · 08-20-2021, 07:29 AM

PTSD nightmares are no joke. Very little sleep and dragging this morning, but they also keep a person mindful of what is important, where you've been and to be thankful for where you are.

Lady Jane · 08-21-2021, 10:59 AM

Going around with the girls to the Seniors Homes and Food Banks with multiple baskets of produce from our overflowing gardens.

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cmyx6go · 08-21-2021, 12:03 PM

I discovered the HUD in my new ride alerts me when approaching a speed camera.

upstatedoc · 08-21-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I discovered the HUD in my new ride alerts me when approaching a speed camera.

That's through your GPS. They're watching you

JJ 911SC · 08-21-2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

That's through your GPS...

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I discovered the HUD in my new ride alerts me when approaching a speed camera.

Which GPS where you using?

cmyx6go · 08-21-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Which GPS where you using?

It’s the BMW navigation

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08-13-2021, 11:09 AM	#441
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18031 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Co-workers are getting the pool together, for tonight and Saturday, $4 for each. I had $0.00 in my wallet, so went over to ATM. Since somebody spotted me the original $8, I didn't want to show up with a $20. Went from ATM to liquor store and bought $5 scratcher (Monopoly) Scratched barcode, scanned for Second-Chance, Sorry, you are a winner. Got back to work, paid my $10/$2 change, and told them I was waiting for them to share in the excitement and good luck that I had won. They didn't believe me. Scanned, $50!
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08-14-2021, 11:00 AM	#445
Mintsopoulos Captain 669 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Finally got notified that my CCW for Illinois has been issued. Filed on 4/07...I think its time to buy a new handgun in celebration! __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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08-14-2021, 07:47 PM	#446
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08-15-2021, 10:15 AM	#447
Buug959 Captain 17426 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 335xi E90, GMC Sierra, VW Golf Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Well not a good day for some poor bugger. I just pulled in to Princess Auto (Canada's version of Harbour Freight) when I noticed a small group of people milling around a motorcycle. Not a big deal usually but this particular motorcycle was a Ducati Monster... and it was on it's side on the ground. I don't know whether it fell or was knocked over. As I was going inside the bike's owner came out. The expression on his face when he saw his bike was heartbreaking. You could tell it was his baby. He was still there when I came back out but he was on his phone so I didn't ask what happened. He was fiddling around with the shifter and saying he thought he could ride it. I hope there wasn't too much damage. I didn't see any damage but I wasn't close enough to see it very well. __________________ Wha' da ya mean? No brakes never stopped anyone before!
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08-15-2021, 04:15 PM	#454
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 70879 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	End of my Summer vacations today and it was good and relaxing. I didn't take any calls from the Regional Hospitals. And I got to see my Mum after a year and a half absence due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. Tomorrow, because restrictions were lifted in our area, we are going back to our regular schedule at the clinic. We kept all of our staff on full salary during the past year. My partner and I even had our cleaning lady do some light work at our residences, even house and dog sitting, so that she would not lose her benefits. We are family. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
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08-19-2021, 10:15 PM	#456
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08-21-2021, 10:59 AM	#458
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 70879 Rep 1,004 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Going around with the girls to the Seniors Homes and Food Banks with multiple baskets of produce from our overflowing gardens. Attachment 2677473 Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:23 PM..
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08-21-2021, 12:03 PM	#459
cmyx6go Colonel 15763 Rep 2,043 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	I discovered the HUD in my new ride alerts me when approaching a speed camera.
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