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   MarkRD | Jun 19, 2005 04:21am | #1

   Thanks and same to you.

   I spent the day with my Dad. We went to Woodcraft (Manchester,CT). Good way to spend part of the day. :-) (and I only spent $17)

   He gave me his lathe (30" at most) and his drill press mortising chisels - I gave him a Starret Tri-square with the centering square and protractor.

   M.

   Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax.

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   cherryjohn | Jun 20, 2005 01:50am | #2

   i am a father and a grand father in Jan...i went motorcycling with my wife today

    

   Wicked Decent Woodworks

   (oldest woodworking shop in NH)

   Rochester NH

   " If the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy........yessa!"

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   alias | Jun 20, 2005 04:20am | #3

   a lift of the virtual shot glass of tequila for you and congrats...

   " He who makes a beast out of one's self, get's rid of the pain of being a man"
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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 08:05pm | #13

   virtual shot glass of tequila ..

   Dang.. I need some REAL stuff...

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   Steinmetz | Jun 20, 2005 05:04am | #4

   Last week celebrated 50 years of marriage.(60 guests) (with the same woman)
   Today was treated to pizza and joined by the wife,one daughter,
   one son, one daughter in law and two grandsons.(
   Oh yes, three different kinds of pizza) My cup runneth over.
   Happy Fathers day to all
   A lift of a Corona to all you other Dads! Steinmetz

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   philip | Jun 20, 2005 11:42am | #5

   Congratulations. You and Will are both very lucky fellows.

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   Steinmetz | Jun 20, 2005 04:46pm | #6

   Mook, thank you much. Ed. (Steinmetz.)

   Edited 6/20/2005 9:47 am ET by steinmetz

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   BG | Jun 20, 2005 05:42pm | #7

   Steinmetz,
   Boy, I wish I coulda had some Apizza (ahh-Beets) and a rootbeer soda yesterday...my youngest daughter came home from Europe on Friday and we took the trip yesterday by choclate and wine...including choclate grappa...it was great. I guess the homeland security isn't worried about molitoff(sp?) cocktails, she waltzed through with 8 bottles....lol.
   Congrats on the 50 years. Do you have your eye on a Trophy Wife now, or are you going to stick with your first?....he,he Mine after 30 years has a bit of cup and twist...

   Edited 6/20/2005 10:43 am ET by BG

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   Steinmetz | Jun 20, 2005 08:05pm | #8

   BG, Ah, the first time I had 'Ah Beets'Was 1946 in the Bronx's Little Italy on Arthur Avenue. Up til that time, my identification with Italian food was spaghetti and meatballs.I believe the G I's brought back the taste for Pizza from their service in Italy? WW 2
   I was 16 at the time and many of my friends hadn't a clue what 'Ahbeets' was. (Even some whose parents who were born in Italy)I worked in New York City and took many girl friends to Little Italy
   For Calimari, Shrimp Scampi at Vincent's and Dessert at Ferrara's for Espresso and Rhum Babas or Canollis.(Maybe a shot of Annisette) Now that I live in Ct, I prefer 'First and Last'Tavern (Hartford)for the best pizza in CT.
   They make their own sauce and use sun dried tomatoes, chunks of pepperoni and the finest olive oil.
   Homemade bread by the bowlful to munch while they prepare the pies. If you prefer to eat Al Fresco, they have sidewalk seating and an army of waters/waitresses. Oh why did I start this I'm starving now
   I think i'll stop at mr son's house and help him 'knock off' the big doggybag of pizza left over from last evening. MANGIA!
   Steinmetz

   Edited 6/20/2005 1:11 pm ET by steinmetz

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   BG | Jun 20, 2005 08:38pm | #9

   Steiinmetz,
   Mangia my butt you old s.o.b. now ya got me going too...damn! I'll never forget the little hole in the wall in little Italy, Manhattan back in 74. My father, brother and I were all working in NY...we could not stand up straight when we left the rest. and smelled like garlic for three days.
   Pardon me, but I still genuflect when I pass Pepe's on Wooster St. in New Haven. Nobody has a brick oven in constant operation for as long as Pepe's...and the hard wood charcoal....the pies, to die for...
   damn...slurp 

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   Steinmetz | Jun 21, 2005 01:56am | #10

   Bg, used to drink beer all night then a bunch of us guys and girls would drive to Patsy's pizzeria in Italian East Harlem 112th st& 2nd Ave
   Manhattan For pizza and espresso
   Open all night most weekends The New York Yankees used to frequent Patsys occasionaly in the 50's. Never saw any though.
   Patsy was a little old guy in his 50's
   Patsy's wife was a hulk of a woman but she could cook.
   Mamma Mia! Linguini and Clams. (White sauce) Calimari, (Hot sauce)
   Veal Scallopini Marsala with homemade potato puffsEat yer heart out BG Sfogliatellas to die for too.
   Last september My son and grandsons took me to a great German resturant in New Briton CT.
   Free LARGE tankard of Becks if you can prove it's your birthday.(Two liters) Later had A regular one liter to wash down my Weiner
   snitzel ala Holstein
   (That's with two sunny side eggs on top) Next week I'm treating a group of friends to a great New York style Deli resturant in Vernon Ct. Hot pastrami or corned beef on rye, mit a pickle.Side of fries, cold slaw and potato salat.
   St Pauli Girl bier. Maybe a Rueben Sandwich?Jeez, you're making me hungyr B G You like Spanish? Try my favorite :It's like Chiopino
   but on a bed of rice 'steada linguini. It's called Paella
   ( steamed clams, mussels, lobster, crabs legs, scallops, and sole.
   mixed throughout spicy choriso sausage rice
   Burp! Ed.Edited 6/20/2005 7:04 pm ET by steinmetzEdited 6/20/2005 7:08 pm ET by steinmetz

   Edited 8/11/2006 4:14 pm ET by Steinmetz

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   BG | Jun 21, 2005 01:27pm | #11

   Steinmetz,
   Quick...call dial 911..I'm dying up here..the memories come rushing back..where the hell is the alzimers(sp?) when you need it....lol
   Reim's in Vernon,CT is good...no Long Island Diner but very good.
    

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   MarkRD | Jun 21, 2005 03:21pm | #12

   Hey, I've been to Reins Deli. Yup. It's good. (My parents live 15 minutes from there).Mark

   Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with chalk, cut it with an ax.

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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 08:11pm | #16

   Pizza from their service in Italy???

   NA.... it was invented here in Chicago.. NYC took it from US!

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   BG | Jun 21, 2005 09:48pm | #17

   Will,
   If NY did steal Pizza from Chicago, they sure as hell improved it as it came east....lol. It would have been nice if they had taken the Brats too and the pumpernickel brick from Baltic bakery...oh the things I miss.. 

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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 10:24pm | #18

   I was in Manhatten a few times.. I walked into a Delli' and asked fer a Ham Sammich...

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   Steinmetz | Jun 21, 2005 11:05pm | #19

   Will, that's funny. Not all Delis are strictly kosher in New york.
   Those that are, usually have the tastiest sandwiches. Of course pork is a no no, but so is milk or dairy products.Being young and wet behind the ears when I was a teenager, my boss took me to lunch at a Jewish Deli. When the waiter was about to take my order, I asked for clam chowder (It was friday) Every one in the place laughed out loud. I settled for Specials and beans, but then asked for a glass of milk.
   More laughs! No butter on bread but the trick is to use Mustard. Yum.
   Steinmetz

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   WillGeorge | Jun 23, 2005 09:53pm | #20

   I believe that..  I use to do it just to see what yould happen...  LOL...

   I remember Manhatten... Walkin in the early morning to the 'show place'' I forget the name.. Street vendor lady.. I got a cup of Coffee.. Begal and Lox WITH EXTRA Cream cheese..

   I ordered TWO.. One for my lady friend I was with....

   I hander her a $20.00 dollar bill.. SHe looked at me and said both were $3.00 with the tip.. Did I have anything smaller?? She said if she keeps cash she get robbed...

   I gave her the 20 and told her to hide in in her Bra..

   Edited 6/23/2005 2:59 pm ET by Will George

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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 08:07pm | #14

   choclate grappa??

   Grappa that really bitter stuff ya get in Italy? Only knew of two types..

   Clear.. Like Jet petrol and the red Cinnamon stuff!

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   WillGeorge | Jun 21, 2005 08:09pm | #15

   50 years of marriage.. Dang... ya folks must like each other ALOT!

   Hope ya have at least 40 more...