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Norm If I may but in on The PGA merger. It reminds me to never take sides during a divorce or comment. The couple may get back together and end up hating you BTW I just read an interesting story about Andrew Jackson Higgins. Born in Nebraska but started building shallow water boat for trappers and people working on oil rigs in Louisiana
Norm I can't believe there are "safe" amounts of TSP to consume. That's like saying there is a safe amount of cyanide, or phosgene gas. I read somewhere that the TSP in food is different than the TSP cleaner. My thought is that if it were different, it would have a different name. All this from a guy who consumes gallons and pounds of high fructose corn syrup a day.
Mike - Yes, there are safe amounts for as many solvents, solutions, molecules, atoms, etc. as science is capable of ascertaining. There are very rigid standards for defining various safe levels of the many various compounds which exist naturally or as synthetic equivalents. Everyone should be thankful for this.
Honestly, the name of the compound, TSP, is not correct based upon strict chemistry nomenclature. The compound is ionic, one electron from each of the three 3Na+ [Sodium] atoms is donated to the PO4(3-) phosphate ion yielding Na3PO4
The chemical name of this compound is Sodium Phosphate not Trisodium Phosphate (TSP). The name Trisodium Phosphate has been retained as a form of commonly accepted nomenclature employed in the non-scientific communities i.e. by convention.
None-the-less, whether it is called TSP, Trisodium Phosphate, or Sodium Phosphate, there can only exist one form of this molecule and no more. The TSP in food is no different than the TSP in a cleaner - absolutely no difference. There may (and most likely) exist various additional constituent substances added to TSP as "buffers", but you are correct, if there was a difference between that which is found in food vs. that which is found in a cleaner, one or the other would NOT be TSP.
Okay well I'm still not eating it. I used to have Lucky Charms every day and then I happened to see the ingredients and right there in the middle, trisodium phosphate. So I stopped eating them. I mourned. Then I switched to Cocoa Pebbles. Until they changed the preservative to BHT. Another no-go.
One would think if I was so worried about what I ate, I wouldn't be fat.
Jim - Thanks. I just read the history of Andrew Higgins. I'm rather exhausted so I'm not going to take the time tonight to read the history & development of Operation Neptune (again) which I really enjoy reading; perhaps, to the greatest extent because my Dad was involved in the entire Operation Neptune from beginning to end. Just too exhausted this evening.
Mike - The D-Day Museum is housed in a former brewery built in 1888 to house the Weckerling Brewing Company located on Andrew Higgins Drive. The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The NationalD-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street
Golf, like several sports, has a flavorful history. I'm trying to keep an open mind digesting the merger. Like anything, it's really tempting to say I hate this, I love this, this sucks, you suck, blah, blah, blah. There are many layers. I'm trying to evaluate this relationship as a business M&A mostly because I think that is exactly what it is - a business M&A.
Thanks guys. I probably will buy another pair of Keen work boots, I have had good luck with them, and they wear well, I had the last pair for I think 3 years. I bought them just before covid hit, then of course everything shut down, and I procrastinated when it all came back, and I should have replaced them a long time ago. I have had Red Wings in the past, but prefer Keen. Chris, are ya buying that Sherwood Green 442 on the other thread?
Chris, are ya buying that Sherwood Green 442 on the other thread?
I sure would have been tempted if I had the garage space . . . thankfully I do not. Seriously, once it was confirmed the motor had 115,000-miles on it since it was last refreshed, that was enough for me to shy away. I'll have a 2nd classic car someday when the motorcycles are gone. Not sure if it will be another 4-4-2 or not. I really love the mid to late 60's GTX's and Coronet R/T's. We'll see???
Norm we need pictures of the ice cream all over you. Hm like George Costanza.
What a great morning. Slept in until almost 730. Lollygagged around and went to my airport to jaw with the neighbors. Went home and moved some stuff around in my house. My neighbor the hot rodder came over and we towed the Amphi from the shop to my back yard. I'm going to clean it out a little and put it in the basement. Then a friend of his came over and said he wanted to buy my big deckover trailer, and he'll come get it on Tuesday. Then we all went to Awful house.
This afternoon I want to go get my hair cut, and I need to go to the tag office to get something so I can sell one of my Mets to a guy in Ohio. That might prove interesting since the State of Georgia didn't even issue titles to cars until 1963. The Met is a 59. Apparently Ohio absolutely has to have a physical title page to transfer ownership.
Beautiful here. Hope everyone is having a great day.
Chris, if you think about straying off into mopar land, drive it first, they do not drive like a GM A body, nor are they as solid. They tend to be "tinny". Norm, how big was that bowl anyway? Jethro sized or what?
Chris, if you think about straying off into mopar land, drive it first,
Dan - No worries, I would never lay down those kind of $'s without a thorough inspection and test drive. I'd also take one of my best friends with me who's a Mopar expert. I went all the way from StL to Detroit to inspect and test drive my 4-4-2 before I bought it.
I need to go to the tag office to get something so I can sell one of my Mets to a guy in Ohio. That might prove interesting since the State of Georgia didn't even issue titles to cars until 1963. The Met is a 59. Apparently Ohio absolutely has to have a physical title page to transfer ownership.
Mike - Have you called the State Of Ohio DMV & State Of Georgia DMV to get the low-down?
A fine afternoon. Got my hair cut, went to the tag office. Tag office was easy. I need to have the Sheriff's deputy come out, verify the VIN number, fill out a form, and we're home free. Gonna cost me 19 bucks. I'd say that's a bargain.
Chris, if you've never driven a big B Chrysler, you're in for a treat. They drive sort of heavy but they are a delight when everything is right. The Valiants and Darts I don't think will appeal to you after driving the 442. The Valiants are quite a bit smaller. They were actually called compacts back in the day. If your wife sells a few more pieces maybe you could buy a Superbird.
That's a nice picture, Norm, but I meant we wanted to see one with it spilled all over you.
Such a nice evening. It's been a beautiful day and productive as well.
Chris, if you've never driven a big B Chrysler, you're in for a treat. They drive sort of heavy but they are a delight when everything is right. The Valiants and Darts I don't think will appeal to you after driving the 442. The Valiants are quite a bit smaller. They were actually called compacts back in the day. If your wife sells a few more pieces maybe you could buy a Superbird.
Mike - Sounds like you had a nice and productive day! Nope, I've never driven a mid to late 60's Chrysler B body. I've always loved them as iconic Muscle Cars. Like I said previously, my favorites are the GTX's and the Coronet R/T's, and I had forgot to mention the Super Bees. To a slightly lesser degree the Road Runners. I've never been a big Charger fan. Won't ever be able to afford a nice Hemi car, but would be ecstatic with a strong 440 and 4-speed. Would prefer to have the Air Grabber intake and Six Pack carb. I'd settle for any of those models with a 383ci if it also had the Air Grabber intake, Six Pack, and 4-speed. Just dreaming right now, but a guy's got to have dreams right!
IMHO The #1 Mopar is a Petty Blue 4 speed road Runner.
Jim - That's certainly a cool and iconic muscle car, but my all time favorite will always be the Superbird version. In fact, the Superbird is my favorite car of all time. I was fortunate to get to see a really nice one in person a couple weeks ago at a show I was at. It was trailered in, but I don't blame the guy, with values at upwards of $200K, I wouldn't want it on the road either.
Huh. I’d feel more at home in something like a 340 Duster.
I think that's one of the great things about the classic car hobby, the diversity of cars and guys/gals tastes. There are so many different makes/models to enjoy and appreciate! Sure, there are those guys that won't mess with anything but a Chebby, but for the most part, from my experiences, it seems like most people really appreciate all cars in general.
Chris Its like the lady that kissed a cow said, Its all a matter of taste I like the austere version with vinyl seats and rubber mats AND the best horn of any car ever
Chris Its like the lady that kissed a cow said, Its all a matter of taste I like the austere version with vinyl seats and rubber mats AND the best horn of any car ever
Hey, the Superbird still had the signature "Beep Beep" horn!. I like the austere versions of the mid to late 60's Mopar muscle too, that's one of the reasons I'm not adverse to one with rubber mats and even a bench seat as long as it still has a 4-speed. IMO, the most fascinating thing about the Superbird is that NASCAR banned it after one season saying the engineering and aerodynamics were too advanced and gave the car an unfair advantage. Hell, that was the whole idea back then, which team was going to come up with the next big thing to make their cars faster and stronger? NASCAR threw that mindset out the window when King Richard destroyed everyone.
Chris you could get a Coronet and fake your own wing car. You can buy all those parts. Not sure about the back window, but hey who cares if that isn't right. It would still be cool. Pictured above is my favorite MOPAR.
The day hasn't been as productive as it was yesterday by this time. I got up and went to Awful house, then went to my airport for a little while, then tried to hook up the Jamesbo trailer. First I used a 1 7/8 ball. It needs a 2 5/16. My mount with the 2 5/16 is set very tall and I couldn't get the trailer cranked up enough to get on it. I'm going to have to use my deckover, which I hate to do because that guy is coming to buy it on Tuesday. I'd hate to mess it up before then. Eh, it's what I have so that's what I'll use.
It's been nice being off work these past two days. It seems cockeyed having to go to work Saturday and Sunday. Tough to turn down double time. Weather has been beautiful, sure beats being in the bunker.
Chris you could get a Coronet and fake your own wing car. You can buy all those parts. Not sure about the back window, but hey who cares if that isn't right. It would still be cool. Pictured above is my favorite MOPAR.
Mike - I know the pic you posted of your favorite MOPAR has to be a Valiant, is it a '67 or '68?
Yesterday was not as productive as Thursday, though I'm still pleased with the outcome. Boy what a nice couple of days to have off, the weather was just perfect.
Chris that's a 68. My Grandmother bought a Valiant new in 68, and I have that car, and that is why I have several others. She traded a Toad in on it, which my Grandfather must have bought, because Grandma didn't drive and the Toads were out before he died.
My airport is having a cookout today, that I will be able to make the tail end of. Of which I'll be able to make the tail end. They are tagging this party a retirement party. The guy that unofficially runs everything, including flight instruction, recently lost his medical and now he can't fly as Pilot In Command. He technically can't teach, either. He's well over 80 and taking it all in stride, though I know he's sad about it. Hope he enjoys the day.
Only a couple people here. Maybe some more will show up. Have a good day everyone.
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