1954
In Geneva, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, the People's Republic of China and France reach an accord on Indochina, dividing Vietnam into two countries, North and South, along the 17th parallel.
What could go wrong, right?
Trump never would have won without Obama in office. The first black Prez brought the racists out of the woodwork. Rednecks who had never voted in their life voted for Trump.
. . . . . is the GOP's only hope going forward. Their base is shrinking, so they must keep as many voters off the rolls as possible. Here is a clearer picture of this than we usually see.
1585
A group of 108 English colonists, led by Sir Richard Grenville, reaches Roanoke Island, North Carolina.
(this was the first try that just failed. Not the more famous lost colony that came two years later)
Lane's colony was troubled by a lack of supplies and poor relations with the local...
Instant shade. Just wait 8-10 years, and it will be great. But until then, days like last week when I was walking thru, when it's 95F with 90% humidity, I will continue to have it to myself.
Damn shame about the USS Bonhomme Richard. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the Gator Navy. Sadly the 1M gallons of fuel will be an issue before this is over.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fire-continues-rage-aboard-navy-ship-san-diego/story?id=71757147
1. We knew masks were needed, but due to the low stockpile of PPE, the pros agreed the best thing to do was to not recommend mask wearing until we got the supply chain in better shape. The fear was all the health care workers would cash out, and we would really be screwed then.
Myself, I think...
From 44 years ago tonight, Grateful Dead 07/13/76 Orpheum Theater - San Francisco, CA
Set 1: Mississippi Half-Step Big River Peggy-O Cassidy Crazy Fingers Let It Grow Drums Let It Grow Might As Well
Set 2: The Music Never Stopped It Must Have Been The Roses Samson And Delilah High Time...
I have two. One a dock buster or some such my buddy gave me. It's a solid rod about 24". The other one is telescopic in nature. I've had the rod since my biking days (30 years ago), but the reel is only a couple three years old.
Nice pup.
I'm in the get together business, so I doubt we'll open back up this year. I'm only working one night a week to do the lobby plants. And helping out a little with the yards and some maintenance. I'm getting by, so not going to bitch. We are trying to get moved down to the river, so...