The Bar... Volume#2

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:14 am

Nah...I prefer Mai Tais when I'm here

MozyBonz · Post by **MozyBonz** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:24 am

Runs in the back door sits at bar ~~If any one asks I wasnâ€™t in the missile room yesterdayâ€¦..OKâ€¦..OK

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Fire crews continued Friday to battle a giant blaze that ruined an important railroad trestle near Cal Expo in Sacramento.
While a large section of the elevated trestle was a loss, firefighters and railroad officials managed to save a nearby railroad bridge crossing the American River.

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:31 am

A buddy of mine is going to Sac State and can see the fire from his apartment, apparently. o.O He said it was stunningly beautiful to look at. (And he's not even playafolk!)

BigCock · Post by **BigCock** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:34 am

Wow Mozy, when you whip your missile out, the whole place starts burning up. Careful where you point that thing.

MozyBonz · Post by **MozyBonz** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:37 am

I fish under that bridge. Itâ€™s very close to the house. But If any one asks I wasnâ€™t in the missile room yesterdayâ€¦..OKâ€¦..OK

Lassen Forge · Post by **Lassen Forge** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:45 am

Sure, BC, love one!

No, I didn't get the invite. See if you guys can come to Italy next year... THAT'LL show ya! )giggles(

And my ex and I used to live maybe 1/4 mile from that Fire thing - should call and see how things are... not! (Shoulda aimed that ICBM a bit better... damn!) The pix I saw reminded me of Uchronia.

The billboard - Wierd. Reminds me of something you'd see outside of a casino. Actually, will put them out of business - no traffic on 80 at night and it lights up the road. Seriously. I can't wait to see if it gets revoked as a distraction. Some hotshot lawyer making an accident claim will work that angle, you betcha.

BigCock · Post by **BigCock** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:51 am

He' go BB.

I couldn't find any cherries. I guess the bar has been fully "experienced."

To exes.

NOT!

PurpleKoosh · Post by **PurpleKoosh** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:55 am

Bay Bridge Sue wrote:The billboard - Wierd. Reminds me of something you'd see outside of a casino. Actually, will put them out of business - no traffic on 80 at night and it lights up the road. Seriously. I can't wait to see if it gets revoked as a distraction. Some hotshot lawyer making an accident claim will work that angle, you betcha.

Oh, it's one of THOSE!

Serramonte Center has a video marquee right along 280. As $DEITY is my witness, I could see it from Stonestown Mall. (that's a 5 mile distance for you out-of-towners) Not legibly, but when I was commuting that stretch at 0400 every day, I got to where I could recognize the color combinations from that distance.

ISTR there actually was litigation involved, and they did turn the intensity down, but it was still fairly obnoxious.

There's another one at the office complex that used to be the Circle Star Theatre on 101 at the Redwood City/San Carlos border. That one actually has different day/night settings (brighter in daytime so the colors don't wash out - I was actually driving past it one morning when it shifted).

Lassen Forge · Post by **Lassen Forge** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:56 am

))SCHLUUuuuuuuuurp!((

Mmm... Hits the spot! Oops - I gotta git outta here B$ the boss catches me and makes me do something... like work!!

Later, folks. Thanks for the yummy, hunny! )Smooch(

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:12 am

Does anyone know what those are? Giant flatscreen? Because it's beyond the little pixelated light tech that I'm familier with...

MozyBonz · Post by **MozyBonz** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:59 am

Turns the news on the TV ....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....Shit oh shit oh shit runs out the back door...

http://www.nbc11.com/news/11265124/detail.html

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:18 pm

Mozy, you could have given us more warning/time to get a good seat!

Well, spent this morning talking to Schneider National and then filled out an on-line application form. Might as well see if I can qualify for driving a truck. I haven't tried anything like this before so we will see how it goes. (At least it might help get me out of debt, I hope.)

Well, lets see what I can find behind the bar... cat hair, fish food, some dirty glasses...!

Who set up the production line?!

(Grabs a beer and starts drinking.)

Zoom · Post by **Zoom** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:23 pm

just passing through. i just want to wish a fun and safe st.. patrick's day.
got guinness for the bar. my bar is doing so much bussiness lately. getting good tips lately. well i will not be coming this year to the burn but next year i will be there. hugs and kisses to all

MozyBonz · Post by **MozyBonz** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:26 pm

Runs back in bar gives Zoom a bone crushing hug~~

grabs a guinness on the way out~~

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:55 pm

BAS wrote:Mozy, you could have given us more warning/time to get a good seat!

Well, spent this morning talking to Schneider National and then filled out an on-line application form. Might as well see if I can qualify for driving a truck. I haven't tried anything like this before so we will see how it goes. (At least it might help get me out of debt, I hope.)

Here's the plan: you certify to drive a truck and in late August, be certain to request time off in Reno to "see your family." Save up days by working like a dog if you must beforehand. Since you're away from home during your time-of, the truck stays with you. Bob-tail out to burning man. Camp in your truck. I'll give you a damn ticket if you need one. Hmmmm?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:32 pm

AntiM
You'll have to let us know if the loss of the trestle causes some sort of ripple effect in trucking.
The news coverage has been really odd, focusing on AmTrak. I think that's 2 trains a day.
It's Union Pacific and Contianer ships are already being diverted from Long Beach and Los Angeles to Oakland so that it's impacting the roads here. I don't know how much more they can take. Is it going to end up going through Seattle? Or is there another feasible rail route.

Yes, I'm morphing into a wonkfish.

Post by **AntiM** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:23 pm

I'd have had to heard the news ... I've been sleeping most of the day. All depends on what the route is, if there's no alternates, then yeah, it can affect trucking. Through Seattle? That sucks, there's no truckstops in Seattle, not very central to interstates (I-10, I-15, I-80, I-5). And there aren't many rail choices, you can't just roll up and throw a container on a train, you have to have the specialized cranes.

The roads will be fine, if they're designated truck routes, they're engineered for the weight. You'd be surprised how many big rigs roll through the bay area when everyone is deep asleep.

Found it. 50 freight trains a day? That's a lot of freight. I'd have to ask larry if he knows where the other UP lines run.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 3:34 pm

50 a day!

so far what I've seen on the media is about hte amtrack. Which is silly, no one rides amtrack! (I do, point proven.) Some of those trains are over 100 cars, I've counted them coming out of Oakland. This si going to be huge if there aren't alternate routes.

It's really wierd to anticipate something before it's in the news. Wierder to be readin the news and going--But, but what about that GIANT Elephant you're not talking about.

No wonder I'm cynical.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:00 pm

The thing is that Union Pacific has alternate routes, Amtrak does not. They have to dump their passengers on the west side and bus them the rest of the way.

Drink up.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:27 pm

Page 100 is looming.

Box Burner · Post by **Box Burner** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:45 pm

Howdy Peeps! I need a drink. What have we got?

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:55 pm

AntiM wrote:
BAS wrote:Mozy, you could have given us more warning/time to get a good seat!

Well, spent this morning talking to Schneider National and then filled out an on-line application form. Might as well see if I can qualify for driving a truck. I haven't tried anything like this before so we will see how it goes. (At least it might help get me out of debt, I hope.)

Here's the plan: you certify to drive a truck and in late August, be certain to request time off in Reno to "see your family." Save up days by working like a dog if you must beforehand. Since you're away from home during your time-of, the truck stays with you. Bob-tail out to burning man. Camp in your truck. I'll give you a damn ticket if you need one. Hmmmm?

Well, I still need to do a telephone interview type thing on Monday, and then actually get through training, but, assuming all goes well, the plan IS to try for some time off at the end of August. (Even if I wind up with a different gig that's the hoped for plan.)

They managed to call me at the only time during the day I was away. I'd gone out for a walk and to buy some steel toed boots (for a temp to hire job I'm in a waiting list for). I was standing on the sidewalk next to highway 12 when my cell phone went off. Since I forgot I had a pen, and didn't have anything to write on in any event (actually, I could have used my arm or something-- I've done it before), we decided to have her call back at 9 Monday morning.

Hopefully see you in August!

Woo-hoo!

B.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:04 am

It's time for a drink

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:41 am

COOL! I'll take two, please!

B.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:58 am

Maybe I need three....

But two for BAS, sliding on down.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:28 pm

THANKS! (wow! long bar!

)

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:36 pm

Yeah, no shit.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:09 pm

More of that Kiltlifter?

Sure Sput, I'll take one.

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:21 pm

Ahhhhh....that hits the spot.

Box Burner · Post by **Box Burner** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:27 pm

Hey Sput! If you have any more of that kilt lifter I'll take one.