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A couple favorites from the Grand Canyon. I was shooting to the left in this one, towards the setting sun. Turned to my right and thought -- there's the picture. I like this one converted to B&W.

VAIR-sigh, not VER-sails 😄

We get great photos here in OAF. How about a thread devoted to good photos? I think we say anything (almost) goes. Here's one I took last year in Chase County, KS. Got there before sunrise to try and get it right. Lower Fox Creek school, built 1882. Another one from out there that I just like:

We need a devoted photo thread. Ima start one.

I think that's what we all do

I love a good Bloody Mary, but I prefer them virgin. IMO, the vodka just messes up a great tasting drink. I like it with a little chipotle chile powder, celery salt and some horseradish. But, I've had them with a lot of different stuff that I like too. Not a big fan of the over-the-top garnishes that you see now. And, I especially don't want bacon in it, or in any other drink.

Wait just a dang minute here! Non-Christians are putting up Christmas trees now?? When the heck did this start??

@semble for the record, I wasn't being as *big* a smart-butt as it may seem. I was purposely referencing your other post, but I wasn't making fun of 'slingers' -- I figured it was something I'd never heard of. Wasn't until Gavin's post that I figured things out.

'So eager to please'

That would go good with some duck slingers! 😄

I'd bet they are a pain in the drain to devein

Honestly, I wish this forum didn't even have a political purgatory. And I wish OA was stricter about what's acceptable. I follow another forum and it's specifically forbidden to discuss politics or religion. Threads are deleted or locked quickly if it happens, but it's rare. Why? Because everyone knows and respects the rules and members self police. It's got a better vibe, tons of good information and better camaraderie. Don't ask me what forum it is -- that's not the point. I think the reason many of our best, most interesting and knowledgeable members don't post as much anymore is because of the nonsense here. IMO, a little tougher stance would make this a better place. And, if done right it wouldn't require daily intervention -- it would take care of itself after a while. Flame away...

I wish I remembered @ness'lady's password. I could rack that like count up quick like!

I had a dog and his name was Bingo. Same with people grumbling about the stuff they see in fishing and hunting groups on FB. Leave the group and poof -- he gone!

Here's your chance to add a like

A few recent ones. I bulk them up into one post so I can't be accused of fishing for likes. Which should be worth a couple extra likes Fried chicken, mashed taters, cream gravy and Iowa corn between the taters and gravy: My sister sends us a couple frozen pizzas from Lou Malnati's in Chicago each Christmas. Great tomatoes, crust and cheese. Not quite as good as fresh, but very good: Chicken pot, chicken pot, chicken pot pie: Did a whole brisket for Thanksgiving, froze the point and had it the other night (thawed): Love me some tots, or 'crowns' in this case:

Are you saying people in the rubber room may be worse than they are out here?? Glad I never feel the need to go in there!

OAFers, BEWARE! There are things in there you cannot unsee.

My boss right out of school was a real hoot. He'd always make bets and if he lost it was always, 'Will you take an out of state, 2 party, post-dated check?' When you said no, he'd come back with, 'Alright, then just put it on your expense report.' , which I never did. It was harder to collect from him than it was some of our customers.

Facebook is largely what you make it. I look at it every day, but very rarely post anything. I'm able to keep up with what's going on with friends, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, etc. It's easy to 'snooze' somebody for a while if you're getting too much, unfollow them like Chief said, or block. When you block someone it's as if neither of you exist to the other. Everything stops, and old stuff goes away. FB does learn what you like and you'll get content / ads based on that. If you even slow down to look at something, FB knows it. If you click through, you'll definitely get repeats or similar ads or content. But, it's really easy to scroll by. You're basically getting what you ask for. A lot of the comments on the ads are hilarious. If you're on FB search for Tommy John underwear or Theragun and you'll get some pretty good laughs from those comments. And, you'll get more Tommy John and Theragun ads I don't follow any fishing or hunting groups, which is what I hear most people on here complaining about. The few groups I do follow are ones like 'You know you're from Independence' or 'Kansas City then and now', etc. Pretty tame with good moderators and interesting stuff comes up occasionally.

My mom grew up in PA and when we went back to visit my aunts always made sure we got birch beer, which was a treat for them when they were kids. Picked this up at an Amish store.

@ColdWaterFshr please try and stay on topic 😄 Seriously, glad that got caught before it became a real problem!

Looks good, but I feel compelled to point out my dinner had ELEVEN herbs and spices

Look, I offered help to someone out of pity. That offer was to him alone. I can’t do this for everybody. You’ll have to keep Googling for your comedy 😄