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Subject: 1969
Posted: 27 Jul 2011 at 7:57pm

amen]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:57:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18286#18286 Boiling in Baltimore : Let me add this....This year... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18014#18014 Author: Guests
Subject: 1969
Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 9:38am

Let me add this....
This year has been especially deadly for our public servants - not only here, but nationwide.  A couple of weeks ago we lost a firefighter in a nearby city.  A few days ago, we lost yet another fine officer and nearly, his K-9 partner.  Though a "retired warrior", I will always feel a kinship to this men and women.  I am unashamed to admit that tears run down my face as I type this.
 
Yes, we can enjoy our smores around the campfire, in relative safety, not only because of our military - but also because of guys like this, and a dog named "Shadow".  Godspeed.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/28520991/detail.html
 

You say I'm "Just a Dog" then why would it be,
if you spell my name backwards god is what you see
I have many jobs, one is protecting your life
or making sure your family's safe
when that prowler is out at night
I would chase down any man who hurt someone,
I would protect you with my life until my job is done
I search for drugs in many different places,
I can pick them out of anything
even though they come in many different phases
I can sniff out a bomb that might be in your child's school,
I would risk being blown up to make sure
your child comes home to you
If you're hurt in the woods or just lost and scared
I will search as long as it takes
to make sure your life is spared
I am loyal to my master for they are first in my eyes,
I will always stand beside them
for we are partners till I die
Of all these jobs that I do,
my most important is protecting you,
protecting your life with the risk of losing mine
even though I have never met you
So after all these things that you read,
tell me when you look into my eyes is
"Just a Dog" all you see?

Author - Unknown

]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:38:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18014#18014 Boiling in Baltimore : Doug,Thanks for "nailing"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18012#18012 Author: Guests
Subject: 1969
Posted: 23 Jul 2011 at 7:41am

Doug,
 
Thanks for "nailing" one of my biggest peeves in life, with humanity, at work etc.  When one has faced down potential death a time or two, it tends to change one's perspective on life.  Much of what many perceive as a crisis and get themselves all in a snit over are really just inconveniences.  I often find myself thinking "folks, if only you knew...".
 
Problems come in life - they will be solved and pass
 
Petty bickerings are just that
 
Appreciate the good you find in life - it is fleeting
 
None of us are guaranteed another day or even minute....the words you say may be the last that a person hears, in this life.  If you cannot say something kind or uplifting, at least let your words not be harsh or cruel.
 
The freedom and safety that you enjoy has been and is yet being paid for by someone -think on this from time to time.
 
]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:41:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18012#18012 Boiling in Baltimore : Yeah it hit 106.5 outside my window... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18007#18007 Author: Podsible Dream
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 10:06pm

Yeah it hit 106.5 outside my window here in central NJ. We put a small AC in the little guest room and moved the HD tv in there for the weekend. Watching " little shop of horrors" in the (relative) cool (still95 outside!). What a campy delight!
Hats off to all those who service, and those who remind us to remember! ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:06:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18007#18007 Boiling in Baltimore : Pee-uew-eee! You're right... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18001#18001 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 9:03pm

Pee-uew-eee!  You're right David.  I did forget about Tech's "issue" and apparently so did he.  What an appropriate picture Tongue!!!
 
And Tech - thanks for reminding us about what is REALLY important.  It's hot - but we're still safe and secure.
 
Diane
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:03:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=18001#18001 Boiling in Baltimore : My wife had this posted as her... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17995#17995 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 8:13pm

My wife had this posted as her Facebook status today.  I am man enough to admit I almost cried, knowing how hot it felt today in the few short minutes I walked from my air conditioned office to my air conditioned car.


I was going to complain about how hot it is...then I realized that at least:

1.) it isn't 109 degrees 

2.) I'm not 5,700 miles from home 

3.) I'm not dressed in a full BDU uniform and helmet and carrying 70+ lbs.

4.) there is very little chance that anyone will shoot at me or that I might drive over a bomb in the road today!

Thanks to all who serve!!! 



]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:13:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17995#17995 Boiling in Baltimore : Huron, cool!David, I completely... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17994#17994 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 8:05pm

Huron, cool!

David, I completely forgot about it.  O.  M.  G.  That tank is going to smell like butterflies and unicorns when I get it back next week.

]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:05:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17994#17994 Boiling in Baltimore : HodgePodge....you seem to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17993#17993 Author: Guests
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 7:01pm

HodgePodge....you seem to have forgotten about Tech's.....eh-um....."issue"Dead
 
 
Huron.....100 flat on my drive home at 5:00pm...at little cooler than yesterday!
 
 
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:01:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17993#17993 Boiling in Baltimore : Normally I would have that option,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17988#17988 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 5:13pm

Normally I would have that option, Hodge, but currently my 'pod is at the dealer.  My little window unit is my only refuge if you don't count our cars.
 
rpodcamper - ouch!
 
David, I'm hoping for cooler temps next weekend, too.  We are supposed to go to a drive-in theater.  I'll have a fan (gotta love inverters) but that won't mean much if its like this weekend. 
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:13:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17988#17988 Boiling in Baltimore : Took this photo downtown in our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17987#17987 Author: HuronSailor
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 5:13pm

Took this photo downtown in our little burg yesterday at noon. One of my Facebook friends is a producer at the local ABC affiliate. She saw it there and used it on the news last night.



Notice how I managed to get both the front AND back of my index finger in the picture. Duh.
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:13:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17987#17987 Boiling in Baltimore : I liked your Apollo 13 anology... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17985#17985 Author: Guests
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 4:37pm

I liked your Apollo 13 anology regarding my broken heat pump yesterday....got it fixed at about 3:30pm Smile.  I rescheduled my camping reservation this weekend for next and am hoping for cooler temps.  Just a bit too warm for my tastes.  I measured 107 at home yesterday on my weather station however, it may be a bit off as I have the sensor a little too close to the house at the moment.
 
Side note:
 
Cancelling a reservation = cost of first night's stay (24-25 bucks)
Rescheduling a reservation  = $5 Wink
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:37:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17985#17985 Boiling in Baltimore : 106 degrees outside reading pa... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17984#17984 Author: rpodcamper.com
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 4:34pm

106 degrees outside reading pa and what am i doing?  Working on rehabing a house and steaming wallpaper!  its so hot the wallpaper is already sweating.  ]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:34:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17984#17984 Boiling in Baltimore : Can you take refuge in the Pod... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17983#17983 Author: Hodge-PODge
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 4:04pm

Can you take refuge in the Pod with the AC on?  I have never seen it so hot across the nation - hotter in some of the northern states than it is here near Atlanta!  Hope everyone is able to stay cool -- be safe.
Diane
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:04:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17983#17983 Boiling in Baltimore : Its currently 107 F / 41.6 C in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1969&PID=17979#17979 Author: techntrek
Subject: 1969
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 at 3:49pm

Its currently 107 F / 41.6 C in Baltimore.  I don't think I've ever seen it that high, at most it will get to 101 or 102 during an average summer.  Even at home where it usually doesn't get above 91-92 its nearly 100.  Nuke 
 
I'm signed up with a program that gives me $200 per year so they can shut off my A/C pumps a few times each summer, and they did it starting at 11 today, much earlier than usual.  4 out of 5 times it isn't turned back on until 6 so its going to be quite hot at home when I get there.  I have a window unit downstairs that I turned on before I left in anticipation of this happening so at least one room will be tolerable.
 
How is everyone else holding up?
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