The 50 Plus Cafe, Pub, All-Nite Greasy Spoon and Dive Bar

[subdudeme13]

@Lilianna23 and @Wat_Tyler

You have inspired me. I found this box of old tank models I made when I was a teenager. I saw them in the basement a couple of months ago and now I’m going to start a new Christmas tradition.

I went downstairs to work out and got a little sidetracked!

Get it? Tanks? Tracks??

A tankers Christmas!

https://imgur.com/a/ilhhIYm

Good morning! Are you saying you are tanked?

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

 

[Tweedledude]

Thank you, T!

That's only part of it. I'll post some more pics.

Sounds great.

 

[Tweedledude]

This looks like Leavenworth! It's a little Bavarian-like town in central WA. They have Christmas pretty much year round there!

One of the hallmark channels favor filming location

 

[Tweedledude]

Too soon to join, or does 49 get an early access pass?

Lol. I tho I can remember 49. I have some aches and pains that are that age.

 

[subdudeme13]

Good morning everyone. A chilly 50 here in St. Pete. Everyone is ready for Christmas. Right?

 

[subdudeme13]

How am I on here 20+ years and just seeing this thread for the first time? Maybe I've aged out, since I just hit the big 7 5.

You should have reached the legal age of consent. Don't forget to read the rules!

 

[subdudeme13]

Being a danger to others is always a blessing....

Help me out with that tone. Does not compute!

 

[subdudeme13]

Win Column!
It takes practice... and a touch of geometry

I remember geometry, I think I remember.

 

[subdudeme13]

Lol. I tho I can remember 49. I have some aches and pains that are that age.

I don't. I remember 50 because the family had a surprise party and hired a belly dancer. The belly dancer was underwhelming which was probably for the best.

 

[RoperTrace]

One of the hallmark channels favor filming location

My wife reported to me that she and her best friend have confessed to each other, that they're growing tired of Hallmark Christmas shows. It's the end of times, I used to get the cold shoulder when I made casual fun of their themes-- - -"Will they be making snow-angels? Do actors in HM shows have to know how to ice skate? How many cookie recipes do they have to know to star in a HM movie?" I'm not even scratching the surface on repeated themes.

 

[Missk_2022]

Ok sort of relaxing. My sister showed up on time we walked atound a craft show. Came home and frosted cookies next door.... mine are waaaayyyy better... they are super thick and they put nutmeg in the... and thez dont chill so you have to brush the flour off them after tge bake.... it was fun to frost them

I am a cookie snob

 

[Missk_2022]

It's hard to keep your body in sync when you're switching from nights to days. I did that weekly when I was in grad school. I had one 24 hour day/week because I was working full time and going to school full time.

Those were the days

 

[dkak001]

Too soon to join, or does 49 get an early access pass?

Early access pass is fine.

Not sure if it means probationary period, tho. I for one am Being extra careful...

 

[RoperTrace]

M@Lilianna23 and @Wat_Tyler

You have inspired me. I found this box of old tank models I made when I was a teenager. I saw them in the basement a couple of months ago and now I’m going to start a new Christmas tradition.

I went downstairs to work out and got a little sidetracked!

Get it? Tanks? Tracks??

A tankers Christmas!

https://imgur.com/a/ilhhIYm

My childhood friend's post from Thanksgiving.

How he got people's attention, 50 years ago.

Finally, his FB profile pic, haha.

 

[Missk_2022]

@Lilianna23 and @Wat_Tyler

You have inspired me. I found this box of old tank models I made when I was a teenager. I saw them in the basement a couple of months ago and now I’m going to start a new Christmas tradition.

I went downstairs to work out and got a little sidetracked!

Get it? Tanks? Tracks??

A tankers Christmas!

https://imgur.com/a/ilhhIYm

U need to put lights on the tabks and dress the guys in santa outfits

 

[Tweedledude]

My wife reported to me that she and her best friend have confessed to each other, that they're growing tired of Hallmark Christmas shows. It's the end of times, I used to get the cold shoulder when I made casual fun of their themes-- - -"Will they be making snow-angels? Do actors in HM shows have to know how to ice skate? How many cookie recipes do they have to know to star in a HM movie?" I'm not even scratching the surface on repeated themes.

Of i dint watch them they are just a study of culture and marketing I find interesting lol. They use the same scripts and just change characters and locatiibs. Leavenworth is a favorite

 

[Tweedledude]

Of i dint watch them they are just a study of culture and marketing I find interesting lol. They use the same scripts and just change characters and locatiibs. Leavenworth is a favorite

I want to go to Leavenworth just to see the decor

 

[RoperTrace]

Of i dint watch them they are just a study of culture and marketing I find interesting lol. They use the same scripts and just change characters and locatiibs. Leavenworth is a favorite

Just imagine going into a meeting with potential investors and pitching the scripts for some of these shows. My favorite is writing the original idea down to pitch the Spongebob Show.
Investors: What's your idea?
Writers: Okay, the main character is a sponge and his best friend is a dopey starfish, they're hilarious.
Investors: ??
Writers: Wait, it gets better, the sponge, Bob, works as a short-order cook at a restaurant, frying burgers for this cantankerous owner named, Mr Crabbe.
Investors: Where does it happen, can we do Leavenworth?
Writers: No, no, it's on the bottom of the ocean with all this trash lying around.
Investors: Could we do Leavenworth, just have it underwater?
Writers: ??
Investors: Where's the tension for the show?
Writers: Well, we could maybe write-in a miserable Squid to add some drama.
Investors: Sounds good, how much do you need?

 

[dkak001]

Unfortunately I am because of old dog.

Mine slept right through the 3am meeting. Little bugger...

 

[Boat1]

It's hard to keep your body in sync when you're switching from nights to days. I did that weekly when I was in grad school. I had one 24 hour day/week because I was working full time and going to school full time.

That's brutal, but it's good "training" for when one has to really dig deep.

 

[MuffandNonsense]

I am a cookie snob

I am a flapjack and sausage rolls snob.

(Only because we have wonderful tea shops in quaint little English villages where the above mentioned items provide my grading standards!)

Bigger towns, of course, have identical high streets with all the usual coffee shop chains.

Important question: Why does Starbucks coffee taste so bad?

 

[Wonderer67]

My childhood friend's post from Thanksgiving. View attachment 2582373

How he got people's attention, 50 years ago. View attachment 2582374

Finally, his FB profile pic, haha. View attachment 2582375

11th ACR (armored cavalary regiment)!

I was in the 12th cav.

That is a Sheridan M551 tank. An old timer!

@HumpDayHoratio - were you in 11th cav? I can’t remember…

 

[cole4258]

Good morning all! Who is coming for breakfast. Pancakes will be done soon

 

[StrangeTanks]

Hi everyone...figured I would say hi. It sounds like this thread is about my speed. 53, boring old married fella living in Philly. Looking forward to joining the convo!