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I'll add to your list above that enormous waves of Black and Latino voters are coming to the MAGA party. There's a sense that Socialism and the Democrat plantation is being rejected in a big way. There's still a large contingent of Bernie and political establishment supporters, but it seems to be shrinking on a daily basis. I think "the great American experiment" will win out in the end, no matter how much the previous President tried to put an end to it.

Very nice my friend! "Block" it right, like you certainly have, and it makes everything else flow.

I was waiting for an M&M joke...

I don't subscribe in any way to Political Correctness. Never have and never will.

I like the Coleman with the wheels. I think it's called the "wheelie cool" or something. Easily transported, and fun to show up to a party with. The only way I'd ever spend a ton of money on a cooler is if I was headed way into the outback knowing that it might take a week or so to get the game or fish home. Even then dry ice is generally required and that stuff will keep things cold for a long time.

The Leftist solution is the same as that of primitive civilizations: Throw the guns into the volcano and the violence will stop.

They follow the Federal model when it comes to vacations vs work.

Really scary. And it's growing among the service institutions.

Watching all of the tributes on Fox news has been interesting. I always thought of him as sort of stand-offish and cold on the shows, but apparently he was very warm and congenial at all times. He refused to attack people over their differing opinions and instead just supported his own position. He was also very funny in a dry, droll, and quick-witted way. His deadpan deliveries were epic. Apparently during commercial breaks they'd all laugh like crazy before they had to be serious again. There's a special on tonight at 9:00 with Brett Baier that I'll catch on youtube tomorrow.

More often than not I disagreed with him, but he was very smart and very tough on his positions. I respect that. He'll be missed.

I agree completely. But if someone asks a specific question I don't lie to them, and I sure as heck don't apologize for my beliefs. I'm not a PC type person. Anyway, enjoy your reunion.

One hint Pygmy. Don't mention politics in any way. I was at my 40 year reunion last summer and when questioned I happened to mention that I was a Trump supporter. I was immediately escorted away from the party and forced to sit at an isolated table by a gal I had dated during the seventies. She's still cute and there are fond memories. She scolded me: "Think about what you've done." In general it was a fun party, but that was just weird.

Yeah, but it won't mow around trees and flower gardens or get into tight spaces in the yard. That's Moog's dilemma. It's very similar to tree work. You need a big saw to handle big trees and big stumps, but you don't want a 35# saw to do light limbing. You'll be exhausted before the day is over. The only answer is two different saws. It is what it is.

BTW Airedale, somebody cleaned that old Kubota up nicely. If it hasn't been mechanically abused, I'd bet it's an absolute tank and a workhorse. Worth every penny.

No offense Moog, but you're asking for two different things in one package. A nimble zero-turn mower will never be a food-plotting machine, and vice-versa. It comes down to a trade-off. It's not much different with guns. The perfect deer rifle is generally not very good for squirrel or rabbit hunting. Airedale's options above are good ones, but you're going to have to do some push mowing to really clean up. And a zero-turn mower which is perfect for mowing is never going to pull ag equipment successfully. It is what it is.

The R/C flying club I belonged to insisted that the recently-purchased zero-turn Graves, which was a tough professional mowing machine, could pull a light (200#) residential roller. I told them not to even try it. A week later the the hydrostatic transmission had to be rebuilt. There are mowers, and there are tractors. Zero-turn mowers are not built to be tractors. JMHO.

Don't take it as gospel but I've heard from a number of mechanic friends that most zero-turn mowers don't do well when tasked with pulling something bigger than a gardening cart. They are pure mowers.

Tops rolls and buns are very similar to Costanza's. Since Tops was started in Buffalo I have a sneaky suspicion they may have co-opted some of the recipes and procedures from Costanza's. ;-) But you're right, Tops rolls are very good.

Costanza's in Buffalo. No better bread for holding meat in your hands.

I'll check with some Town and City officials regarding any possible conflicts with regard to parking and/or other festivities, but I haven't come across anything yet. After a week or so, to gauge interest here, I'll call the owner and see if he can make some Berbere wings. ;-) He'll probably join us. Between this thread and PM's it looks like about eight to ten interested so far. Keep spreading the word. It'll be a fun evening.

Thanks for the info. This is new to me.

It's street parking with a municipal lot across the street. A boat trailer wouldn't be a problem. Take two spaces. Unless there's an event at the Smith Opera House that evening or a street festival. I'll check on that.

I don't even know what a Berbere wing is. Is it something other than a chicken, or is it a flavor?

I like the enthusiasm TF. The "hot dog war" of 2018 is apparently heating up. I've had them all, and when standing at a grill I'll pick a Zweigle's every time. It has nothing to do with where I'm from, or any sort of loyalty. To me they're better hotdogs. You really want to bring sausage into this? It's becoming difficult enough with hotdogs. :-)

Hotdog war it is!! I don't like to eat anything that seems pre-chewed. I've eaten a lot of different hot dogs over the years, and most of them seem pre-chewed to me. I'm not a baby bird with my mouth open waiting for momma to drop something in. Years ago I had a 'shrimpdog' in Lousianna. It was a hotdog-shaped thing but filled with shrimp and crab, and it was a bit chewy in a good way. And delicious in every way.