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almost_missed:
Throw in kittens as well hahaha
tali79:
@almost_missed hahaha, good idea
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This weekend started out bad and didn't get any better. My dumb ass hit myself with a mini sledgehammer on the shin yesterday. That felt wonderful. Today my motorcycle broke down and I had to push it 2 miles. I'm tired as hell. :(

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tali79:
@arroia thank you. I'm feeling good, just a big bruise on my shin. I'm glad you got a giggle out of it.  I worked on my bike this morning and hopefully it's good now. I haven't tested it yet. 
tali79:
@arroia please tell me how I can see your replays. Do I need to get the periscope app?
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My dad was in the icu for a week after his surgery, got moved to a regular room and just moving out of the icu made him so happy. He was in the regular room for maybe two days and last night he was released. My mom and I are relieved it's all done with.

I tried to cook hotwings last night. They were ok...
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treuntas:
Hey man, "Black and Blue" is a legit order on a steak. I'm more of a rare/mid rare guy myself. Here's one of the most important thing about cooking (on a grill, or not) - ALWAYS bring your meats up in temperature prior to hitting the heat. An average thickness steak, resting in room temp for 30 minutes before grilling, will cook way more consistently and develop a better crust/sear. Same goes for lamb, pork, chicken. For fish, I leave it out only for about 15 minutes, if that (it takes on an acrid taste if too warm).  If you don't already, take a look into braising meats/stews. The margin for error is much higher, and you can take typically tougher cuts of meat and make them amazing. I could go on and on, so I'll just leave it at this... PM me if you need any help/suggestions. Read some online about basic cooking techniques (especially controlling cook temperatures) and explore the grocery. One of the greatest gifts was my dad teaching me how to enjoy food, explore it and share love to others through cooking. 
tali79:
@treuntas thanks for the info. I've heard about leaving steak out before you cook it. I wasn't sure if it was something real or just someone just talking shit. 
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Well my dad's surgery went good. Yesterday they removed some tube and he was sitting up. Last night was not a good night for him. He is starting to get fluids in his lungs. I'm on the way to see him now. Have a good day everyone.

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treuntas:
Sorry to hear that. But it was a major procedure and better to go slowly. I'd take the walking and eating as a good sign. It's trite to say, but I'll be sending positive vibes your way. 
tali79:
@treuntas yea it will take time and the walking and eating is a good sign but the fluids in his lungs worries me. Tha you for the support. It means a lot.
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I've been working my ass off like usual. Work hasn't slowed down at all but it's ok because I'm going on vacation next week. I have nothing planned at all except I'll be at the hospital for one day. My dad needs open heart surgery and I think they will be doing it on Monday. Next Thursday is my birthday, anyone want to hangout?

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thunderr:
Good luck to your dad!
tali79:
Thank you @treuntas and @thunderr
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Jury Duty sucks. I was there all day Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I have to go back on Monday to see if I will be picked to be on a two week trial.

teddykev:
Good god dude! Two weeks! Hope you get spared my good man.
tali79:
@teddykev thankfully I didn't get picked. Four days wasted but at lest I got paid to be there.
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Last week I was on vacation. I had an amazing time. The only bad part about last week was the temperature. It was 100 degrees all week.

My family and I went out on a boat one day, got to do a segway tour in St. Augustin, and I took a motorcycle class to get an endorsement for my license. If you ever get a...
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kaicito:
Sounds like you had a lot of fun! I need to try those segways sometime, there's plenty of them around Berlin. Have a good start to your week, don't work too hard now ;-)
tali79:
@kaicito definitely give them a try. I don't plan on working that hard but my plans never work out ;) Enjoy your week
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My sister and her kids will be here on Saturday. I haven't seen them in two or three years. She will be here for about a month and then they will be moving from Vegas to Idaho. So at the end of this year I will hopefully be visiting them in Idaho for Christmas. How cold does it get up there? Usually it's around 80...
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I was tagged by the insanely gorgeous @arsenic_ for the stop, drop, and selfie. I just got to work and I'm not really awake yet.

I guess I'll tag @kaicito @annasthesia @arroia @vassilis and @treuntas

vassilis:
um.... you guys realize i selfie at random times right?
teddykev:
Great pic dude :)