WILLIE

I was hired to paint an attic with "Radiance" paint. Guess what? it works. By the time I had finished the job, the attic was a lot cooler. Don't know the actual temp, but it was bearable.

"Plus, he was going to have to be there to help me manhandle that monster into place and to brace the bottom of it for me" Come on Mike, I've seen your picture. You mean to tell me that you can't handle a 40 ft ladder? I have a roofer friend that is about 5'2" and he packs them around like it's a step-stool. Of course his arms are about as large as my legs.[:-bigeyes2]

I would make it illegal to buy ANY building materials with out 120 hrs of General Construction training.

You know that they made a song about people like that? It goes: DUMM DE DUMM DUMM-DUMM DE DUMM DUMM -DUMMMM!!![:-hot]

[:-bonc01]Way to go. Fantastic Traning. Want my 5 year old for a few ride alongs?

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UPS takes too long. I would FedX it but Tom Hanks might sniff it out. No, I didn't try the recipe. I will give my secret though. Marinate the meat all night in Italian Dressing with a good brisket rub. Cook slowley over Oak to start with then add Mesquite or Pecan wood. My BBQs take 4-6 hrs of cooking. Oh yeah, turn it and baste it about every 20-30 min. Don't let the flames come in contact with the meat. My pit is about 8ft long. Mike, sorry about the thread drift. But enquiring minds want to know.[]

Just need to add--for those of you that don't know me, the strongest thing I drink is Foldger's Coffee. No alchohol is allowed. Sorry.

Rockport is about 3 1/2 hrs south of Austin. About 30 miles up the coast from Corpus Christi. And a lot warmer than Ohio. As far as BBQ, I have been known to BBQ at Christmas. By the way, I live 2 blocks from the water. Come on down.

come on now, that's not a handrail. They just left their ladder on the steps.

You also have never tried my BBQ Ribs. Pork, Beef, Deer, Nil Guie, Ferral Hog, Elk cooked over Oak, Mesquite, and Pecan.

Must be in the "old TIJ".

Wow, that looks like a .3006

Ok, don't want to get into any agent bashing here. Does anybody want to share ideas on how to market directly to the client without having to relie on agent referals? I went to IHINA's site but he doesn't have any thing posted that I could find. Thanks in advance.

Ok McGyver[^]

Down here on the coast, it does matter. Texas Windstorm will fail a roof for having exposed nails. Water can seap down through the shingle. Also the heads are more likely to rust quickly.

Paul, I've never seen anything like them. They make me think of my old history class, when we studied about the NAZIs.[:-yuck]

Bostonians in Austin??[:-bigeyes][:-bigeyes] Paul,"Get a rope."[:-cowboy]

Please let those of us that aren't in-the-know, what the raccoon case is.

Here in Rockport it cost about $300 for a supra key. It is just as easy for me to swing into the office and pick up a key to the house.

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Just a hint. Try setting up you're coffee pot before you go to bed. That way all you need to do is turn it on in the morning. [:-idea]

Mike, Sounds like "Senior" momments.[:-sleep][:-sleep][:-grumpy]

Texas Chili Cook Off INEXPERIENCED CHILI JUDGE Notes From An Inexperienced Chili Tester Named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking directions to the beer wagon, when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted." Here are the scorecards from the event: _________________________________________________________ CHILI # 1 MIKE'S MANIAC MOBSTER MONSTER CHILI JUDGE ONE: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick. JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. FRANK: Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. _________________________________________________________ CHILI # 2 ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang. JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. FRANK: Keep this out of the reach of children I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. __________________________________________________________ CHILI # 3 FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans. JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers. FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from all the beer. ____________________________________________________________ CHILI # 4 BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC JUDGE ONE: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb. Bitch is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac? _______________________________________________________ CHILI # 5 LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very Impressive. JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement. FRANK: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage, Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks! ________________________________________________________ CHILI # 6 VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers. JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I shit myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone! ___________________________________________________ CHILI # 7 SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge Number 3, He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. FRANK: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a damn thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit to match my damn shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing; it's too painful. Screw it. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. ____________________________________________________ CHILI # 8 LESTER'S LAST OF THE RED-HOT LOVER'S CHILI JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all, not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence. JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge Number 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?

Kurt, you're younger than I thought you were.[]