Random Jabber Jibber thread

lokie

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Wake and bake with BBs, then breakfast from the Biscuitville drive through.
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Nothing special but ok for fast food breakfast.

Next stop
North Carolina Zoo closed due to weather | myfox8.com


Many of the zoo attractions were closed due to covid CDC restrictions, gate receipts/lack of attendance, new construction and upgrades to the
animal enclosures. :-(

To control the masses, entry is scheduled. Our schedule was from 12:00 to close.
Mask required in line to enter and when in close areas such as the gift shop.
Once inside mask was not required although worn by about 50% of the people.

We rented an electric cart for my wife.

Indoor attractions aside from the main gift shop were closed. Outdoor congregating areas were few and limited to food, beverage and
restroom services.

Of the areas that were open, not many animals were active at the peak of the hot day.

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The local fauna proved to be more active.
This is one of several that crossed the path.
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The Wetlands are at the start of the zoo pathways.
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There is a statue for the Carolina Parakeet.
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By 3:00 were done and it still took an hour to get back to the front gate. Yes, Trolley and buss services within the zoo were
greatly curtailed.

This zoo has potential to be a great experience. I would return in better economic conditions.
I'm not disappointed that we went, it was still an awesome day together, and the flora and fauna we did see made it worth the trip.
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Quote of the day:

Dad to young son: Stop picking your butt.

seconds pass

Younger daughter: Dad, he's still picking his butt!
 

sunni

Administrator
Staff member
Because PTSD is not complicated on it's own? I'm sure all of us would be happy to give you a group hug if it were possible, and most of us would not touch you inappropriately.
right? haha no it just means i have lots of different traumas /events that stack on where as i read ptsd is usually to a singular event/trauma

but yeah all complicated the brain is such a complex thing
 

tangerinegreen555

Well-Known Member
Why would you cook steaks on foil?
I'm guessing it's to minimize flare-ups. We used to place actual foil down, pierce like he did and grill our chicken. That was a long time ago.
That and the grill grates stay cleaner. PITA to brush them clean all the time.

Years ago I worked in an old steel mill where they pickled (acid rinsed) in kolene, now outlawed by EPA. Everybody used to bring their grill grates in and dip them in the kolene rinse. With rubber acid gloves and safety glasses. Lol. Kolene would violently react with water. Had to be damn careful, but those grates came out silver looking in 3 seconds.

Probably weren't really allowed to do that but the safety director did it so everybody figured it's OK.
 

lokie

Well-Known Member
That and the grill grates stay cleaner. PITA to brush them clean all the time.

Years ago I worked in an old steel mill where they pickled (acid rinsed) in kolene, now outlawed by EPA. Everybody used to bring their grill grates in and dip them in the kolene rinse. With rubber acid gloves and safety glasses. Lol. Kolene would violently react with water. Had to be damn careful, but those grates came out silver looking in 3 seconds.

Probably weren't really allowed to do that but the safety director did it so everybody figured it's OK.

Monkey See, Monkey Do?

 
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