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Baby Mila is having her last surgery of the foreseeable future today. Should be fairly minor compared to the last one.

Big-o broke the center out of one my Cragar rims once. Must of thrown it on the machine without pulling the center cap. After fighting with them for a month, I got them to buy me a used matching rim.

I've had the Vizio bar with surround and powered sub in the living room for over a year now. Not sure of the model, but has performed well on both music and movies. Has surprised me a few times with the low notes on movies. Music of any genre sounds great at all levels.

Your heart will still be in the same place, no matter where you go is what I was getting at. Believe me I've tried more than once. Although the break is always good. Either way Its only life after all. Tomorrow will always come one way or the other my friend. Is nothing a grilled cheese sammich and time can't fix.

Water softener motor was broke and malfunctioning, so was stuck on the back flush cycle. W and I replaced in under 2 hours, including removal. I replaced the flow regulator on the RO system too, as that's the only other self regulated thing that could of failed.

Is a noodle roller mandatory to make lasagna noodles, or can they be rolled flat and cut by hand?

Speaking of karma, I got a $350 water bill this month. I can't count how many things have broken lately. They said If I found and fixed the leak the would adjust the bill. So I spent all day replacing my water softener after finding it to be the culprit. Yeah to adulting.

Don't beat yourself up too bad Matt. Everyone has shortcomings and has experienced that felling at some point. Be it they did disgusting/dishonest things because they felt entitled/needed to survive at the time, or are and "honest by default" person that didn't live up to their ouw expectations of the linear life they projected. Don't take this as bragging or glorifying, as I generally only speak of the darkside of my past for two reasons. To help someone else and when it's necessary to make amends. These are rules for me, as I have done things that were pretty disgusting in hindsight. I was a wild man most of my life and had a personality of 40 grit sandpaper. I was very abrasive to people as my defense survival mechanism. I was never a dishonest person, just a condescending prick. This isn't stuff I talk to many people about about. I trust you guys and for me the ability to be able to admit my faults to someone I don't feel judged by is key to getting it out of my head. I will never be a completely wholesome person, but I can be less of a prick and tread lighter through life. As far as being somewhere else... no matter where you go, there you are. You are going to have ride out the storm brotato chip. You have a good heart, and will end up where you a meant to be in the end. That is just the way it is when others human will is involved. You are still there because someone cares and sees something better in you.

I got the new Samsung 8000 series TV for the bedroom. Figure if I'm going to watch TV better watch it in style. All I can say is DAMN the dynamic range of color is beyond ridiculous.

My Christmas was good. We basically skipped Christmas last year and went to Hawaii, so my wife could have a break from my family. I don't blame her but it was nice to have the traditional Christmas again this year. As far as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, I worked both of them. Has been crazy cold here but that is nothing new. I know Texas, Georgia and Hawaii have all received more snow than where I live though. Sounds like you have a low operating temp thermostat installed. ( or perhaps took it out at some point) The easy fix is put a piece of cardboard in front of most or all of your radiator. Otherwise put a higher rated thermostat in for the winter.

Is GREAT to hear you are taking care of yourself Mikey! I was wondering what had changed your demeanor so much.

Happy New Years Everyone!!

Definitely made me reevaluate my values. Just to make sure I was honoring the right things. So easy to get locked up in life just grinding away, then one day I pop my head out of the trenches and wonder what the fuck is going on. Made me realize my own sanity and personal health was way higher than saving face.

I feel for you. Trying to have and keep honor has made me put myself through some pretty painful growing pains.

I can only imagine... That poor girl is very well-versed, having me as a father. On the other hand she has more culture and makes better decisions than most 30-year-olds I know.

I have yet to try a fried turkey.

You are more than welcome my man.

Hardly see the other kid much anymore either... with school, 2 cheer teams and a job. Atleast she is rocking the 4.0!!

Ivy, My oldest daughter, turned 21 yesterday. Damn I'm starting to feel old AF. lol

Traffic was stopped and then fucked up for hours here yesterday, so the vice president could get from the airport to his vacation pad. What a fuck show.

I had prime rib for the big feast. We did a smoked ham and roasted turkey too.

Merry Christmas to the SSA fam!

I hope you are chewing your food my friend... and drinking lots of water.

Straight gangsta' life. Noice.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE to all, from my Fam to yours!!!!!