The Drop In Centre 3

[Mikiesboy]

52 minutes ago, spyke said:

That's normally @kbois job. I'm sure she really appreciates you stepping in and being the disciplinarian while she's getting moved. He'll try and con you into lightening his sentence using those sad hangdog eyes, but don't fall for it. If you cave, he'll resume being a little terror.

i'm meaner than i look. 

[Mikiesboy]

2 hours ago, kbois said:

We've decided to knock off early tonight and bite the bullet and go through DC & NYC tomorrow. It'll shave almost 2 hours off seeing how its a Sunday. 

We got about halfway through North Carolina. Not too bad. 

Good idea. 

[chris191070]

Hello All, Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

I'm off to spend two days with my Sister and her kids (my nephews) at the seaside.

Take Care All

 

[Gary L]

43 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

Hello All, Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

I'm off to spend two days with my Sister and her kids (my nephews) at the seaside.

Take Care All

 

Enjoy!  Hope the weather is nice 👍 

[chris191070]

29 minutes ago, Gary L said:

Enjoy!  Hope the weather is nice 👍 

Supposed to be about 75 F

[Gary L]

3 hours ago, chris191070 said:

Supposed to be about 75 F

Perfection, pure perfection.   Here it was 42°C at midday.  We are hiding inside at a mere 30° with hours of air con. 
not the best day to decide to cook risotto…… So far I’ve used three saucepans and two frying pans and haven’t finished.   In three weeks we will be in UK, border controls of the wiener dogs permitting.   Not sure if my sister’s lovely cockapoo is ready for the horror that is 001…

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Useless at commas

[Mikiesboy]

Happy Sunday!!  This was released on this date in 1908. It is regarded as the first fully animated cartoon.  It's wonderful that we can still see this today. Have a look: 

 

 

Edited August 17, 2025 by Mikiesboy

[Gary L]

I remember it being released… or so it feels.  😱

Edited August 17, 2025 by Gary L

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, Gary L said:

I remember it being released… or so it feels.  😱

Well then geez, you are aging super gracefully.. lol  Crazy man.  hahaha

[Reader1810]

6 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

This was released on this date in 1908. It is regarded as the first fully animated cartoon.  It's wonderful that we can still see this today. Have a look: 

Wow! This is amazing. 👍🏻👍🏻

[Reader1810]

5 hours ago, Gary L said:

I remember it being released… or so it feels.  😱

Is your name Dorian? 🤔

[Mikiesboy]

Happy Monday!  It is blessedly cool...AC off, fans off, windows open. Current temp is 56F. Looking at a high of 69f today. Danny and i are going out for a few hours a bit later. That means lunch!     Have a good day everyone!  

It is also Yukon Discovery Day today!  This happens on the third Monday of August annually and marks the discovery of gold in the Yukon which triggered the Klondike Gold Rush. 

[Reader1810]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

Have a good day everyone!  

And the same to you and your men, tim! 

I don’t know what the outside temp is, but it sure is wonderfully cool. 

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, Reader1810 said:

And the same to you and your men, tim! 

I don’t know what the outside temp is, but it sure is wonderfully cool. 

Thanks!  You enjoy your day too xoxo  

[CassieQ]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Happy Monday!  It is blessedly cool...AC off, fans off, windows open. Current temp is 56F. Looking at a high of 69f today. Danny and i are going out for a few hours a bit later. That means lunch!     Have a good day everyone!  

It is also Yukon Discovery Day today!  This happens on the third Monday of August annually and marks the discovery of gold in the Yukon which triggered the Klondike Gold Rush. 

Enjoy your lunch!

[kbois]

Yesterday morning GPS said 11 hours 36 minutes going thru DC and NYC. Skirting around said 13 hours 44 minutes. 

We opted for the shorter route.....14 hours later..... my weary butt unglued itself from the seat and thankfully my legs didn't buckle when my feet hit the ground. 

Traffic, a couple of rain showers, a thunderstorm and a few short rest stops rounded out our day.

Oh... and my GPS did not know that I was in a 16 foot box truck and routed me up one of the Parkways in New York which has low bridges. Thankfully I was able to exit before my 10' 6" truck met a 9' 8" overpass. That added to our time. 

But we made it safe and sound, sleepy and sore, but happy. 

Have a good day everyone!

[Mikiesboy]

33 minutes ago, CassieQ said:

Enjoy your lunch!

Thank you!!  Hakka Chinese food.. it will be good.

[Mikiesboy]

22 minutes ago, kbois said:

But we made it safe and sound, sleepy and sore, but happy. 

That's the important part!  I'm glad it wasn't too terrible a trip!  Glad you're home.   

[Gary L]

2 hours ago, Reader1810 said:

I don’t know what the outside temp is, but it sure is wonderfully cool

Sooooooo jealous.  Counting days until 4 Sept when our road trip to UK begins.   40°C here.  Nasty.  Doggies are slumped under ceiling fan, like me!  Have a good week folks x

[Gary L]

@kbois are you safe and sound in NE?

[spyke]

55 minutes ago, kbois said:

Yesterday morning GPS said 11 hours 36 minutes going thru DC and NYC. Skirting around said 13 hours 44 minutes. 

We opted for the shorter route.....14 hours later..... 

My bad. I should have told you about going through D.C. It's always quicker to go around it when you're heading up North. I'll go ahead and put myself in the time out corner now. 🤣

We're all glad that you made it HOME, safe and sound.

Now go reward yourself with a Lobstaah roll and a Boston cream pie.

[spyke]

39 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Thank you!!  Hakka Chinese food.. it will be good.

Since you're going to be out and about, make sure you steer Dan into the donut shop to pick up treats for later.  Two birds one stone. LOL

[Mikiesboy]

23 minutes ago, spyke said:

Since you're going to be out and about, make sure you steer Dan into the donut shop to pick up treats for later.  Two birds one stone. LOL

Double donuts are for Friday... with any luck we may find a little cake or cupcakes.    

[kbois]

2 hours ago, Gary L said:

@kbois are you safe and sound in NE?

Yes I am. It's good to be home. 

[kbois]

2 hours ago, spyke said:

My bad. I should have told you about going through D.C. It's always quicker to go around it when you're heading up North. I'll go ahead and put myself in the time out corner now. 🤣

We're all glad that you made it HOME, safe and sound.

Now go reward yourself with a Lobstaah roll and a Boston cream pie.

I've driven through DC and NYC a million times. I just shouldn't have listened to my GPS. 

Lobster... yes. Lobster roll...no (I hate mayo)

Boston cream pie is ok if it has extra custard. 

New England knows how to do pizza and Chinese food. Good Mexican is harder to find though. 

Its so good to be home ❤️