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[CapeCodTenor]

Morning, Gents! Today would be known as the day that is Thursday, or Friday Eve. Not much to report on my end. Everyone have a good day, and we'll chat throughout.

TTFN

Then I may clean up a few more images and post them up later.
We'll see if I can get organized enough to do so
(and if no one else objects, of course)

Yup.
And...
You can still tour his Flagship (USS Olympia) in Philadelphia if you get the opportunity. Only ship of her type and era still in existence. A visit is on my personal bucket list if I can get up to Philly at some point.

That's awesome! If I ever get down there I'll have to tour it. I served in the U.S. Navy, so I love ships. Just a bit of useless knowledge, but the Battleship would be my favorite. And wouldn't you know it there's one in Fall River, MA, the USS Massachusetts BB59? That's not even an hour from here. The Massachusetts is a Washington Naval Treaty battleship, limited in size. Bit of Naval and WWII history for you, the USS Massachusetts BB59 fired the U.S. Navy's first and last 16" rounds of WWII. She first fired on the Jean Bart in Africa, and then transferred to the Pacific theater where she fired the last shots there.

Also true.
But you can see how it went down that way.

Exactly

"The world will never know..."

That sounds like a title to a James Bond movie

Thanks. First one isn't mine but the other two are.

Still very nice pictures.

I interviewed against 15 people. 3 minute interviews. I hope they have lots of openings.

I hope it went well and that you get a job, my friend.

Always enjoy pictures. Besides, it's not like anyone is keeping stats anymore.

Wait! No one's keeping stats anymore?! (Goes to the trash can and throws away stats)

Now that's what she said!


I was feeling pretty good for a second, but then she did this:

She wasn't laughing at you, dude, she was trying to hide how impressed she was. Yeah, that's it.

Yep, "Stats" ain't happenin' no mo'.

But pictures are doable.
Y'all don't stop me, so you get's 'em.

Now, I took these a good while back when digital tech was still developing (so to speak). I've cleaned them up a bit with what humble tools I have, and while the quality isn't stellar, they'll give you an idea of whats going on.


We'll start with a few more images of the USS Maine Memorial

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Entrance to the mausoleum at the base of the monument. The ship's bell was torn in half by the explosion and the half retrieved from the harbor floor is mounted to the inner door of the entrance (a little hard to make out in this image)


A couple of shots showing details of the two Spanish guns.

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A more detailed image of the Canadian Cross of Sacrifice

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A gift from Canada in the 1920s honoring those Americans who fought with the Canadian military in The Great War. It was later amended to also honer those who served in the Second war and Korea.


The Memorial for Women in Military Service for America

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This on the eastern edge of the park and was originally built as "The Hemicycle" to serve as the main entrance. Never actually use as the entrance, it was redesigned and repurposed in the 1990s. Unfortunately the fountain and reflecting pool were undergoing maintenance when we were there.


A more detailed look at the Tomb of the Unknown Solderer

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Inspection...

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A more expansive look at the JFK grave site
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Contrasted by the nearby site for Robert Kennedy

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But there is more to RFKs memorial as well including a reflecting pool

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Very nice, thanks for sharing.

Another of our myths, but a good story none the less.

Another one of our myths is that the Battle of Bunker Hill actually happened on Bunker Hill. It in fact did not happen on Bunker Hill. It happened on Breeds Hill.

 

[AirGoofy]

Good luck! Did I miss something or is this the first you've posted about this particular job?

First time. I did an application about a week ago and just happened to check back Tuesday night. They were doing interviews on Wednesday, so I registered. I didn't realize it was for seasonal help until I got there. They run through mid January to allow for holiday & return shipping. The HR guy said that he retired from UPS after 31 years and they asked him to come back, and there was a chance that some seasonal help could stay on after January.

I don't know if I can physically handle the work anymore, but I'll give it a try. Those few years were the best shape I was in ever in my life. It's being paid to workout for 4 hours a day. And, it's usually not on the weekend.

Wait! No one's keeping stats anymore?! (Goes to the trash can and throws away stats)

A reference to back in the day....
If you go back to an earlier thread and find page 1 (or maybe page 1 here, depending on how Randall set it up), the boards were formatted to provide stats. Our great contributor Rob, i.e., Stats, i.e., GoofyisasDoes, compiled a spread sheet to keep those and posted it to page 1 of each new thread. These were important stats, like who had the most posts and who go the last word before the moderator closed the thread.

 

[declansdad]

Morning All,

Still getting warm weather here, last few days in the 60s/70s. It is suppose to start cooling off over the next few days but still staying in the 40 to 50 range and no snow in sight.

DW and I are heading out of town for the weekend so I'm looking forward to that, will be nice to get away for a couple of days and watch her shop.

Have a great Thursday all.

 

[londontime]

DW and I are heading out of town for the weekend so I'm looking forward to that, will be nice to get away for a couple of days and watch her shop.

 

[londontime]

Wish me luck chaps, about to go on a call with a "project manager" who over the last 2 years has delivered everything late, wrong and over budget. And is now asking to be involved in one of our biggest projects next year.
Oh dear Lord, Give me tact. Give me diplomacy. Failing that, Give me the linguistic version of a Louisville Slugger.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

First time. I did an application about a week ago and just happened to check back Tuesday night. They were doing interviews on Wednesday, so I registered. I didn't realize it was for seasonal help until I got there. They run through mid January to allow for holiday & return shipping. The HR guy said that he retired from UPS after 31 years and they asked him to come back, and there was a chance that some seasonal help could stay on after January.

I don't know if I can physically handle the work anymore, but I'll give it a try. Those few years were the best shape I was in ever in my life. It's being paid to workout for 4 hours a day. And, it's usually not on the weekend.

I can still handle the work, but it was getting harder, and that's just the warehouse here at work. Can't imagine working with UPS. And you will definitely be in good shape.

A reference to back in the day....
If you go back to an earlier thread and find page 1 (or maybe page 1 here, depending on how Randall set it up), the boards were formatted to provide stats. Our great contributor Rob, i.e., Stats, i.e., GoofyisasDoes, compiled a spread sheet to keep those and posted it to page 1 of each new thread. These were important stats, like who had the most posts and who go the last word before the moderator closed the thread.

That's cool

Morning All,

Still getting warm weather here, last few days in the 60s/70s. It is suppose to start cooling off over the next few days but still staying in the 40 to 50 range and no snow in sight.

DW and I are heading out of town for the weekend so I'm looking forward to that, will be nice to get away for a couple of days and watch her shop.

Have a great Thursday all.

It's been warm here, too, not that I'm complaining, but it's unusual.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Top O the Mornin Dads and a very happy Friday Eve! In the office this morning to spend some time with the distribution center team. Stay safe and have a good one.

All is well here. You doing ok?

Doing o.k. thanks. Dealing with all the same stuff / stress factors as everyone but all are healthy so can't ask for more than that.

Morning all. Had an interview for seasonal help with UPS. I really enjoyed working for UPS while I was in college, and really hope I can first get the temporary gig and it would later become a permanent gig.

Good luck - UPS can use all the help they can get but there is just physically so much capacity they have. They are our primary shipper and we are a global account for them so we have a pretty good relationship and know what they are going through - it's crazy the amount of volume and right now and folks think these companies have limitless capacity.

For Holiday shopping on-line, get it done early to ensure things arrive in time as the system is basically at capacity right now and delivery times are gonna increase.

 

[londontime]

For Holiday shopping on-line, get it done early to ensure things arrive in time

To be fair though buddy, you put your Christmas tree up in August or something so you've got somewhere put them

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

3 minute interviews. I hope they have lots of openings.

3 minutes? Better not be late for that one.

But pictures are doable.
Y'all don't stop me, so you get's 'em.

Nice photos, Rob. Arlington National Cemetery is actually one place I've never toured, even living somewhat near the area.

I have a in mind a loop up toward Philly via the Delmarva peninsula and heading back home via Gettysburg and the Shenandoah. But it'll have to wait until things get settled down again before I try that one.

And you'd say something if you were actually coming up this way, right? Right?


Anyone?




Bueller?

These were important stats, like who had the most posts and who go the last word before the moderator closed the thread.

Ah, yes. Incredibly important. Hugely important. So important you wouldn't believe it if I told you.

DW and I are heading out of town for the weekend so I'm looking forward to that, will be nice to get away for a couple of days and watch her shop.

Do you get to carry beer around while you watch?

Wish me luck chaps, about to go on a call with a "project manager" who over the last 2 years has delivered everything late, wrong and over budget. And is now asking to be involved in one of our biggest projects next year.
Oh dear Lord, Give me tact. Give me diplomacy. Failing that, Give me the linguistic version of a Louisville Slugger.

I just want to say good luck. We're all counting on you.

 

[declansdad]

Do you get to carry beer around while you watch?

Maybe I can fill my Yeti.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Top O the Mornin Dads and a very happy Friday Eve! In the office this morning to spend some time with the distribution center team. Stay safe and have a good one.

Spreading the love with the distribution team. Make them feel wanted.

Doing o.k. thanks. Dealing with all the same stuff / stress factors as everyone but all are healthy so can't ask for more than that.

Got food in the belly, clothes on the back and a place to lay the head, you've got everything you need, my friend.

For Holiday shopping on-line, get it done early to ensure things arrive in time as the system is basically at capacity right now and delivery times are gonna increase.

I rarely do on-line shopping for Christmas, but I usually start early to ensure things are done early...except this year. This year I'm going to be hitting it hard...and doing the on-line shopping thing.

Nice photos, Rob. Arlington National Cemetery is actually one place I've never toured, even living somewhat near the area.

Isn't that funny how that works? When I first moved to Boston I did a whole bunch of tourist stuff that first year here. Now? I hit it only when we have family and friends coming to town...if then.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

Is it a myth? I thought she did have input.

Well…
As with many stories, there are bits of truth in it.

It is known that she was living in Philly at the time, was a seamstress, was one of a number of folks that did make flags and banners during that time frame, and likely was acquainted with Washington while he was in the area. As for sole credit on having designed the banner or sewn the first one…

That story didn’t crop up until long after the fact around the time of the nation’s first centennial, and was posed by some of her decedents with little hard and fast evidence. That’s a time frame where as a nation we were actively searching for heroes and legends to elevate and create a sense of history and grandeur that could rival much older nation/states (and ironically, a past time that our founding fathers pretty much disdained).

That's awesome! If I ever get down there I'll have to tour it. I served in the U.S. Navy, so I love ships.

And if I haven’t said it yet, thank you for your service.

My in Plan-A was to join the Navy but I wanted to do a couple years of college first. Net result, I ended up getting completely sidetracked and wound up in the private sector. There are times (many of them) when I very much regret that change in path.

Just a bit of useless knowledge, but the Battleship would be my favorite.

Olympia is a Pre-Dreadnought Protected Curser, but she was unusual in being rather heavily gunned for her displacement (not an uncommon choice for US ships). However, there is a battleship within in sight of her just across the river, so you could check out the USS New Jersey on the same trip.

And wouldn't you know it there's one in Fall River, MA, the USS Massachusetts BB59? That's not even an hour from here.

Actually you’re kind’a spoiled for choice in terms of publicly open ships up that way. Fall River is indeed home to Big Mamie, but at the same site you could also explore the Curser USS Fall River (CA-131), the destroyer USS J P Kennedy Jr (DD-850), the sub USS Lionfish (SS-298) and several other smaller craft. Within a similar distance you could also check out the USS Salem (CA-139) over in Quincy, or the USS Cassin Young (DD-793) up in Boston (and that’s not even considering the chance to see Old Ironsides). Travel a bit farther and you can also add the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) in Groton.
I’ve had the chance to board a fair number of retired ships (and a few active ones) thus far, but I’ve not yet traveled in the New England area, so all of those are still on my must see list.




And I hereby apologize to everyone else in the group for that nerdy tangent.
Getting into to long discussions on ships and history is a bit of a weakness in my character, and it’s probably in your best interest not to give my any opportunities to head down that path.

That sounds like a title to a James Bond movie

If your old enough (and I am) you may recognize the phrase from advertising.
Specifically, adds for Tootsie-Pops.


I don’t want to remember that…
unfortunately, I do.

These were important stats, like who had the most posts and who go the last word before the moderator closed the thread.

Simpler times…

Oh dear Lord, Give me tact. Give me diplomacy. Failing that, Give me the linguistic version of a Louisville Slugger.

Do believe you already possess that last one.
What you’ll need to be asking The Maker for here is the discretion on when and to what extent said weaponry should be employed.

And you'd say something if you were actually coming up this way, right? Right?


Anyone?




Bueller?

But of course...

 

[docsoliday1]

Wait! No one's keeping stats anymore?! (Goes to the trash can and throws away stats)

Not true. I am still

@londontime has saved $15,824 in lego due to his discounts
@londontime has done 419 unique calling it lines
@Cinderella's Fella has used the welcome to the club gag 18 times in the last year
@pkondz has travelled 30x as many miles in his car last year than this year (thanks COVID)
@budamacdvcr has watched 6,104 sports events in his back yard averaging 21 simultaneous viewings on different devices
@AirGoofy has applied at 84 jobs the retirement board has denied
And I have been the brunt of 381 "you live there" and Linux jokes

And keep in mind...97.671% of statistics are made up.


Sorry if I didn't mention you...it's been a long day and I was trying to remember everyone's login ID and something to come up with and then worried if I happened to get all but one person...I'd feel really bad.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

 

[pkondz]

#TWSS

#TWSS

#TWSS

Atta boy. Knew we could count on you for... something.

She wasn't laughing at you, dude, she was trying to hide how impressed she was. Yeah, that's it.

Yeah, that's gotta be it.

Another one of our myths is that the Battle of Bunker Hill actually happened on Bunker Hill. It in fact did not happen on Bunker Hill. It happened on Breeds Hill.

But the Battle of Breeds Hill doesn't have as nice a ring to it.

First time. I did an application about a week ago and just happened to check back Tuesday night. They were doing interviews on Wednesday, so I registered. I didn't realize it was for seasonal help until I got there. They run through mid January to allow for holiday & return shipping. The HR guy said that he retired from UPS after 31 years and they asked him to come back, and there was a chance that some seasonal help could stay on after January.

I don't know if I can physically handle the work anymore, but I'll give it a try. Those few years were the best shape I was in ever in my life. It's being paid to workout for 4 hours a day. And, it's usually not on the weekend.

Well, hope it works out for you this time.

Wish me luck chaps, about to go on a call with a "project manager" who over the last 2 years has delivered everything late, wrong and over budget. And is now asking to be involved in one of our biggest projects next year

Oh, Lord. Good luck!

Well…
As with many stories, there are bits of truth in it.

It is known that she was living in Philly at the time, was a seamstress, was one of a number of folks that did make flags and banners during that time frame, and likely was acquainted with Washington while he was in the area. As for sole credit on having designed the banner or sewn the first one…

That story didn’t crop up until long after the fact around the time of the nation’s first centennial, and was posed by some of her decedents with little hard and fast evidence. That’s a time frame where as a nation we were actively searching for heroes and legends to elevate and create a sense of history and grandeur that could rival much older nation/states (and ironically, a past time that our founding fathers pretty much disdained).

Yeah, that feels a bit more likely.
Funny... I've often thought that events that merit national attention a couple hundred years ago, now don't even merit a footnote in the history books.

@pkondz has travelled 30x as many miles in his car last year than this year (thanks COVID)

That was in just one day, too.

And I have been the brunt of 381 "you live there" and Linux jokes

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[londontime]

Morning fellas. So, it's Friday 13 in 2020.
Just heading into the bunker for 24 hours. This can't be good.

Atta boy. Knew we could count on you for... something.

Every team of heroes has the wise cracking dude who is fundamentally useless in their ranks somewhere.
You can call me Murdoch.

Oh, Lord. Good luck!

It was like some kind of Friday Night lights thing, where he was saying "put me in coach". Except he would cough up the ball, probably after running it backwards for 20 yards or so to help the other team out, then punch the ref. We'd send in the proper team to sort it out and he would come back at the end of the game claiming victory.

I did let him down gently though, as my boss advised me to go against my natural instinct to suggest to him that we put extra money in the mechanical budget when he got the job, as clearly hell would have just frozen over and we might have to boost up the heaters a bit.

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I like that a lot, they've put detail behind that gag.

@londontime has saved $15,824 in lego due to his discounts

Thats one way of looking at it, Lady K prefers to express it as "15,824 you have spent in Lego that you don't need"

Do believe you already possess that last one.
What you’ll need to be asking The Maker for here is the discretion on when and to what extent said weaponry should be employed.

I do struggle with that particular filter.

Anyway, hunker down chaps, let's get this Friday out the way and then its wheels down for 2021.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Morning, Gents! Hope all is well on this Friday the 13th (looks around to make sure everything is ok). I'd hide in the bunker like @londontime, but too much to do at work. Had a meeting yesterday about our annual inventory next week. My boss talked about counting, and how to properly mark up the tickets. Man, he had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Whew! Would loved to have gone through that again, but alas, I had work to do. Well, that's all I've got. Have a good day, everyone, and we'll chat later.

TTFN

And if I haven’t said it yet, thank you for your service.

Thank you.

My in Plan-A was to join the Navy but I wanted to do a couple years of college first. Net result, I ended up getting completely sidetracked and wound up in the private sector. There are times (many of them) when I very much regret that change in path.

Your heart was in the right place, and that's what counts. I mean, out of all the branches, Navy's the best one.

Olympia is a Pre-Dreadnought Protected Curser, but she was unusual in being rather heavily gunned for her displacement (not an uncommon choice for US ships). However, there is a battleship within in sight of her just across the river, so you could check out the USS New Jersey on the same trip.

I did know that, yes, I was just making a statement about my love of battleships. I love ships in general, but especially the battleship.

Actually you’re kind’a spoiled for choice in terms of publicly open ships up that way. Fall River is indeed home to Big Mamie, but at the same site you could also explore the Curser USS Fall River (CA-131), the destroyer USS J P Kennedy Jr (DD-850), the sub USS Lionfish (SS-298) and several other smaller craft. Within a similar distance you could also check out the USS Salem (CA-139) over in Quincy, or the USS Cassin Young (DD-793) up in Boston (and that’s not even considering the chance to see Old Ironsides). Travel a bit farther and you can also add the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) in Groton.
I’ve had the chance to board a fair number of retired ships (and a few active ones) thus far, but I’ve not yet traveled in the New England area, so all of those are still on my must see list.

I am very lucky when it comes to museum ships. I've been to those at Battleship Cove in Fall River a number of times. I've also visited the USS Cassin Young and the USS Constitution a number of times as well. I have yet to visit the USS Salem, though I do need to make a trip up...it's not that far. I do, however, have to make one correction, the USS Fall River (CA-131) is not at Battleship Cove in Fall River, she was sold for scrap back in 1972; however, her bow, which is all that's left of her, does rest on shore at Battleship Cove. And Battleship Cove is awesome. I'd volunteer there if I lived any closer. I had no idea the USS Nautilus was in Groton! I'll have to make trip out there.

And I hereby apologize to everyone else in the group for that nerdy tangent.
Getting into to long discussions on ships and history is a bit of a weakness in my character, and it’s probably in your best interest not to give my any opportunities to head down that path.

No need to apologize, nerd away. I love this stuff.

If your old enough (and I am) you may recognize the phrase from advertising.
Specifically, adds for Tootsie-Pops.


I don’t want to remember that…
unfortunately, I do.

I'm probably old enough to remember, just don't.

Not true. I am still

@londontime has saved $15,824 in lego due to his discounts
@londontime has done 419 unique calling it gags
@Cinderella's Fella has uses the welcome to the club gag 18 times in the last year
@pkondz has travelled 30x as many miles in his car last year than this year (thanks COVID)
@budamacdvcr has watched 6,104 sports events in his back yard averaging 21 simultaneous viewings on different devices
@AirGoofy has applied at 84 jobs the retirement board has denied
And I have been the brunt of 381 "you live there" and Linux jokes

And keep in mind...97.671% of statistics are made up.


Sorry if I didn't mention you...it's been a long day and I was trying to remember everyone's login ID and something to come up with and then worried if I happened to get all but one person...I'd feel really bad.

Glad someone is. And no worries, it's the thought that counts, Doc.

Atta boy. Knew we could count on you for... something.

Yeah, that's gotta be it.

But the Battle of Breeds Hill doesn't have as nice a ring to it.

That's usually how it works.

Yeah, that feels a bit more likely.
Funny... I've often thought that events that merit national attention a couple hundred years ago, now don't even merit a footnote in the history books.

Sad, isn't it?

Morning fellas. So, it's Friday 13 in 2020.
Just heading into the bunker for 24 hours. This can't be good.

If someone knocks on the door, don't open it, it could be a trick...wait until you hear the secret knock.

Every team of heroes has the wise cracking dude who is fundamentally useless in their ranks somewhere.
You can call me Murdoch.

Loved that character on the A-Team.

 

[docsoliday1]

Your heart was in the right place, and that's what counts. I mean, out of all the branches, Navy's the best one.

Hey @CapeCodTenor !!!!!

Hey @CapeCodTenor !!!!!

Wake up!!!!

You're dreaming.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Hey @CapeCodTenor !!!!!

Hey @CapeCodTenor !!!!!

Wake up!!!!

You're dreaming.

This is awesome, Doc. I needed this, thank you. Still think Navy's the best.

 

[declansdad]