Misery

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I'm getting ready to join you. The wife and I considered moving back in February but decided against it because she was pretty happy in her job. Now that she's been laid off, we've decided to make the plunge. I haven't been on here much lately because we're trying to move quickly, and things have fallen into place at an amazing pace.

Cost of living is less, wages are surprisingly close, and we may actually get to buy a house one of these days! So I guess instead of flying in for the bash, I'll be driving. We're going to start off in Springfield because I'm familiar with the area, and can be working pretty quickly. Hopefully the 4 of you down there will join me for a beer shortly after my arrival. :toast:

[OnTheWarpath15]

Ho.

Lee.

Fuck.

Keep us posted, and best of luck.

[OnTheWarpath15]

2,001 miles....

After you zoom out once, I guess.

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[MOhillbilly]

I'm getting ready to join you. The wife and I considered moving back in February but decided against it because she was pretty happy in her job. Now that she's been laid off, we've decided to make the plunge. I haven't been on here much lately because we're trying to move quickly, and things have fallen into place at an amazing pace.

Cost of living is less, wages are surprisingly close, and we may actually get to buy a house one of these days! So I guess instead of flying in for the bash, I'll be driving. We're going to start off in Springfield because I'm familiar with the area, and can be working pretty quickly. Hopefully the 4 of you down there will join me for a beer shortly after my arrival. :toast:

you had me untill that last part. :)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Ho.

Lee.

Fuck.

Keep us posted, and best of luck.

LMAO That's pretty much the response I got when I lived in Branson 12 years ago. Typical conversation went something like this;

"Where are you from?"

"Seattle."

"............."

"How about you?"

"Why did you come here? :spock:"

ROFL

[SAUTO]

you had me untill that last part. :)

WTF mo, no drinky?


shit i'll have to get my ass down there and meet ya both.

[MOhillbilly]

LMAO That's pretty much the response I got when I lived in Branson 12 years ago. Typical conversation went something like this;

"Where are you from?"

"Seattle."

"............."

"How about you?"

"Why did you come here? :spock:"

ROFL

well if yous gonna be like that....(cocks head side to side givin the googly eyes)

[SAUTO]

hey floppy, when is this taking place?

[Groves]

No need to buy food. You can survive the next few months on Dinny's extra tomatoes alone.

[doomy3]

Congrats on the decision and best of luck with the move and everything! If you end up needing to find a house in the KC Metro area, give me a shout! Hell, I'd even head to Springfield for a weekend to help you out if you need.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

2,001 miles....

After you zoom out once, I guess.

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Yeah, it's actually a bit longer. I live north of Seattle a bit, and we're going south a bit and will drive through Wyoming and Nebraska instead of Montana and South Dakota. I fucking hate driving on 90 through South Dakota. It's brutal. Plus there's more truck stops along the way on the southern route. After all that driving I usually need to beat up a hooker before sleeping with my wife.

[blaise]

Why move there when you could just move over to the wonderment and joy of Johnson County, Kansas?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Yeah, it's actually a bit longer. I live north of Seattle a bit, and we're going south a bit and will drive through Wyoming and Nebraska instead of Montana and South Dakota. I fucking hate driving on 90 through South Dakota. It's brutal. Plus there's more truck stops along the way on the southern route. After all that driving I usually need to beat up a hooker before sleeping with my wife.

LMAO

Just stay away from the gloryholes.

[MOhillbilly]

WTF mo, no drinky?


shit i'll have to get my ass down there and meet ya both.

shit id bet theres 20 regulars on here from spfld. ive met two of em, one of em at phobs if that tells you anything. Bunch of scared bitches.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

you had me untill that last part. :)

WTF mo, no drinky?


shit i'll have to get my ass down there and meet ya both.

:)

hey floppy, when is this taking place?

I'm hoping to get out of here in about a week and a half or so. Strike while the iron is hot and all. Things really just kind of came together real quick. Part of that is having an awesome landlord.

Congrats on the decision and best of luck with the move and everything! If you end up needing to find a house in the KC Metro area, give me a shout! Hell, I'd even head to Springfield for a weekend to help you out if you need.

Thanks Chad. We're not going to be buying right away, but we will be shortly I'm hoping. We may end up buying a house in KC. Since this is the first time I'm not moving specifically for a job, I want to be someplace familiar starting out. That's why Springfield made sense for us. When the time comes though, you'll definitely be the first guy I call.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

shit id bet theres 20 regulars on here from spfld. ive met two of em, one of em at phobs if that tells you anything. Bunch of scared bitches.

LMAO Let's hook up. I'm full well aware that black eyes may be involved before it's all said and done.

[crazycoffey]

they say misery loves company, so lets build a company and make misery!!!


Best of luck floppy, hope the penny is shiny on the other side.

[OnTheWarpath15]

they say misery loves company, so lets build a company and make misery!!!


Best of luck floppy, hope the penny is shiny on the other side.

Hey-

Log into CBS Sportsline and vote for a FF draft date.

We have it narrowed down to August 21/28. Probably around 6-7 pm CST.

[Sofa King]

Yeah, it's actually a bit longer. I live north of Seattle a bit, and we're going south a bit and will drive through Wyoming and Nebraska instead of Montana and South Dakota. I ****ing hate driving on 90 through South Dakota. It's brutal. Plus there's more truck stops along the way on the southern route. After all that driving I usually need to beat up a hooker before sleeping with my wife.

:cuss::cuss::cuss::cuss:


If you took the SD route that OTWP suggested, you'd pass right by me...

[Bwana]

we're going south a bit and will drive through Wyoming and Nebraska instead of Montana and South Dakota.

Well son of a bitch! I guess I won't be buying you a round then will I? :shake:

Good luck on the move dude.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

:cuss::cuss::cuss::cuss:


If you took the SD route that OTWP suggested, you'd pass right by me...

I drove 90 twice. The 2nd time I almost lopped off my left testicle as punishment. Fucking brutal.


I DON'T FUCKING CARE WHERE WALL DRUG IS!!!!! :)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Well son of a bitch! I guess I won't be buying you a round then will I? :shake:

Good luck on the move dude.

I'd love to do it. I would have access to Alaskan Amber longer by taking 90, and I love Montana. Love it. But that drive on 90 is a long and lonely one.

[Bwana]

shit id bet theres 20 regulars on here from spfld. ive met two of em, one of em at phobs if that tells you anything. Bunch of scared bitches.

Dude, I would kick back and put a few brews away with you in the drop of a hat. We may need bail money the next day, but it would be one hell of a good time I bet. :evil:

[Sofa King]

I drove 90 twice. The 2nd time I almost lopped off my left testicle as punishment. ****ing brutal.


I DON'T ****ING CARE WHERE WALL DRUG IS!!!!! :)

Fair enough... West River is pretty fucking boring... even for someone from here...

And Wall Drug is.... oh nvm, you don't care...

But seriously, you should swing by, i'll take you to the Corn Palace. :D

[crazycoffey]

done, 7pm CST is 3am here, I picked the 28th, reason being we should be well and done with road missions by then, so I'll have a better chance to make the draft.


sorry for the hijack flopster

[doomy3]

:)
Thanks Chad. We're not going to be buying right away, but we will be shortly I'm hoping. We may end up buying a house in KC. Since this is the first time I'm not moving specifically for a job, I want to be someplace familiar starting out. That's why Springfield made sense for us. When the time comes though, you'll definitely be the first guy I call.

Awesome, even if you have any questions about renting in KC or anything else when the time comes, just let me know and I'll do my best to help. Interest rates are absolutely ridiculous right now, that's why I encourage anyone who can buy right now to go that route, even if you're buying less house than what you want. Fact is, most mortgage payments are less than rentals right now for the same place. I just helped someone yesterday who is going to get an FHA loan with a 3.15% fixed rate for 5 years. Unbelievable.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Fair enough... West River is pretty fucking boring... even for someone from here...

And Wall Drug is.... oh nvm, you don't care...

But seriously, you should swing by, i'll take you to the Corn Palace. :D

Hey, if we change our mind we could definitely meet up for a beer. Although you're freaking me out with all this talk about corn palaces.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

done, 7pm CST is 3am here, I picked the 28th, reason being we should be well and done with road missions by then, so I'll have a better chance to make the draft.


sorry for the hijack flopster

No worries brutha. Fantasy football takes precedence over everything on this board. :)


Awesome, even if you have any questions about renting in KC or anything else when the time comes, just let me know and I'll do my best to help. Interest rates are absolutely ridiculous right now, that's why I encourage anyone who can buy right now to go that route, even if you're buying less house than what you want. Fact is, most mortgage payments are less than rentals right now for the same place. I just helped someone yesterday who is going to get an FHA loan with a 3.15% fixed rate for 5 years. Unbelievable.

I'll definitely keep it in mind. If I think we can swing it, I'll hit you up.

[Bwana]

Hey, if we change our mind we could definitely meet up for a beer. Although you're freaking me out with all this talk about corn palaces.

If you do decide to hit 90, let me know. I'll fire up the Q, break out some tasty steaks, some of my best swill and some decent cigars. :D

[DeezNutz]

Dude, I would kick back and put a few brews away with you in the drop of a hat. We may need bail money the next day, but it would be one hell of a good time I bet. :evil:

Just hope you two sissies don't run into me if I'm out boozing...

[Bwana]

Just hope you two sissies don't run into me if I'm out boozing...

:D

Hell, I was going to call you to post the bond.

[Frazod]

Did you miss the heat and humidity? If you did, you won't for long. Fuck this sucks. :cuss:

[Mr. Flopnuts]

If you do decide to hit 90, let me know. I'll fire up the Q, break out some tasty steaks, some of my best swill and some decent cigars. :D

Oh shit. You may have just made 90 a helluva lot more appealing. :)

I appreciate the invite either way. Hmm. I do love driving through Montana. I'll definitely let you know. Thanks bud.

[MOhillbilly]

Just hope you two sissies don't run into me if I'm out boozing...

i let the kids do my heavy work these days. You ever seen a six year old boy full tilt?

[Bwana]

Oh shit. You may have just made 90 a helluva lot more appealing. :)

I appreciate the invite either way. Hmm. I do love driving through Montana. I'll definitely let you know. Thanks bud.

Not a problem.

[MOhillbilly]

my bro just listed a house he remodeled in the midtown area. nice place, sits infront of a school.big front porch,2bed room, 1 bath, basement.

[DeezNutz]

i let the kids do my heavy work these days. You ever seen a six year old boy full tilt?

LMAO.

I'll stick to ponying up the bail money, I suppose.

[Bowser]

Yeah, it's actually a bit longer. I live north of Seattle a bit, and we're going south a bit and will drive through Wyoming and Nebraska instead of Montana and South Dakota. I fucking hate driving on 90 through South Dakota. It's brutal. Plus there's more truck stops along the way on the southern route. After all that driving I usually need to beat up a hooker before sleeping with my wife.

They prefer the term "Lot Lizards".

Good luck, man. Nothing like living in a fast moving, fluid invironment, huh?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Did you miss the heat and humidity? If you did, you won't for long. Fuck this sucks. :cuss:

Yep.

Expecting a heat index of over 110 today and tomorrow in STL.

[CrazyPhuD]

Well now you live close enough to be a legit thunder fan instead of a closet one!

[Frazod]

Yep.

Expecting a heat index of over 110 today and tomorrow in STL.

I think it's supposed to hit 105 on the index here. Abso-fucking-lutely miserable.

Of course, the past two or three summers were pretty mild (at least up here), so I guess we were due for a scorcher.

[Gonzo]

Good for you M.

If for some reason you get close to Omaha, make sure you gove me and Lumpy a call.

[Bugeater]

Good for you M.

If for some reason you get close to Omaha, make sure you gove me and Lumpy a call.
Same here, and if you need a place to crash for the night along the way we will be more than happy to accommodate you guys.

[SDChiefs]

Much luck to the one whos nuts flop. (And family)

[luv]

shit id bet theres 20 regulars on here from spfld. ive met two of em, one of em at phobs if that tells you anything. Bunch of scared bitches.

I'm game. Where we meeting?

[MOhillbilly]

I'm game. Where we meeting?

sure. and when it comes to the nut cuttin youll have some kinda school or work conflict and wont be able to make it at the last second.

[luv]

sure. and when it comes to the nut cuttin youll have some kinda school or work conflict and wont be able to make it at the last second.

If it's between 5pm Friday and 8am Monday, I'll be there.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

We could do it at my place.

Plenty of room and MO and Groves know how to find the place already.

Dinny

[luv]

We could do it at my place.

Plenty of room and MO and Groves know how to find the place already.

Dinny

"My place" as in your house or the bar?

[Ebolapox]

"My place" as in your house or the bar?

that bar is still there?

[luv]

that bar is still there?

Over by Fort and Battlefield.

[Ebolapox]

Over by Fort and Battlefield.

I was thinking of the place that used to be on chestnut expressway off of oak grove. we used to drive by it when I was really young (the place I'm thinking of always looked really skeezy)

[MOhillbilly]

Over by Fort and Battlefield.

fucking shithole.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

"My place" as in your house or the bar?

House. I don't have a bar. Got a good sized grill.

And a basement. Big back yard.

Free parking.

Mirth merriment occasional mayhem. And beer. Bands have been known to count to four and come out playin'.

Bring your instrument.

Your mileage may vary. Void where prohibited.

Dinny

[Ebolapox]

fucking shithole.

you just described a minimum of 75% of bars in springfield.

[Fritz88]

Good news Mr. Flop.

You are a Jayhwak now. :D

[MOhillbilly]

you just described a minimum of 75% of bars in springfield.

imo its a 1% type of shithole. id rather drink at the stepchild lounge than my place.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Flop when you all get moved and settled in let us know, I might have to make the drive down there if it's before school starts up again.

[luv]

****ing shithole.

Agreed.

[The Franchise]

Nice man. I obviously wouldn't worry too much about NCAA football right now. You just get your ass down to where you're going.

Good luck.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Nice man. I obviously wouldn't worry too much about NCAA football right now. You just get your ass down to where you're going.

Good luck.

So what's your excuse?

LMAO


EDIT: Goddammit. I just logged in to see that you finally joined.

[luv]

sure. and when it comes to the nut cuttin youll have some kinda school or work conflict and wont be able to make it at the last second.

Ya know, I was thinking about this, and the gathering you're describing was the one time I missed somthing I said I'd be at, and that was like five years ago. Cut a gal some slack, huh?

[luv]

Anyway, I am very excited to have another planeteer so close! I'm hoping it gives me someone to watch games with besides dad whenever I'm not actually at the game. Welcome to Springtown!

[MOhillbilly]

Ya know, I was thinking about this, and the gathering you're describing was the one time I missed somthing I said I'd be at, and that was like five years ago. Cut a gal some slack, huh?


IMO because of that it screwed up the spfld. cp mojo..... for-ev-er!

[MOhillbilly]

Anyway, I am very excited to have another planeteer so close! I'm hoping it gives me someone to watch games with besides dad whenever I'm not actually at the game. Welcome to Springtown!

shhhh. dont spook em before they get here.

[luv]

IMO because of that it screwed up the spfld. cp mojo..... for-ev-er!

No, no, no, no, no. That was messed up long before then. Don't even...

[MOhillbilly]

No, no, no, no, no. That was messed up long before then. Don't even...

just like a woman not to be able to take responsibility.

[luv]

just like a woman not to be able to take responsibility.

Don't make me hurt you.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

You two quit your argufyin' and try and get along with one another.

Dinny

[MOhillbilly]

Don't make me hurt you.

lol

[Demonpenz]

the first thing you do is go to bass pro shops and look at the stuffed grizzly bear to your left as you walk in. Mohillbilly broke that bears fucking neck for eating his chex mix.

[luv]

You two quit your argufyin' and try and get along with one another.

Dinny

:harumph:

[Ebolapox]

the first thing you do is go to bass pro shops and look at the stuffed grizzly bear to your left as you walk in. Mohillbilly broke that bears fucking neck for eating his chex mix.

true story.

[Hammock Parties]

Dude, Flopnuts, you should drive up to KC with luv and I.

Course I don't know what your plans are in KC...so it might not work out. But it's a thought.

[luv]

Dude, Flopnuts, you should drive up to KC with luv and I.

Oh yeah. About that....

[Hammock Parties]

Oh noes! What's up? Yahoo me.

Anyway, Flop, you need to go to Lambert's once you get settled in Springfield. A former fat guy who still loves food will adore it.

[MOhillbilly]

Oh noes! What's up? Yahoo me.

Anyway, Flop, you need to go to Lambert's once you get settled in Springfield. A former fat guy who still loves food will adore it.

uh, no. you need to get to taylors for the patty melt. they are sick.

[Hammock Parties]

uh, no. you need to get to taylors for the patty melt. they are sick.

Screw that! Rolls and molasses flying through the air, pass arounds and some damn good skillets.

[luv]

uh, no. you need to get to taylors for the patty melt. they are sick.

I still haven't gotten over that way. I think I'll do that this weekend.

[MOhillbilly]

I still haven't gotten over that way. I think I'll do that this weekend.

get the basket. youll know what im talkin about when you read the menu.

[rockymtnchief]

Oh shit. You may have just made 90 a helluva lot more appealing. :)

I appreciate the invite either way. Hmm. I do love driving through Montana. I'll definitely let you know. Thanks bud.

If you do, I'm an hour from Bozeman.

[Demonpenz]

Mohillbillys chex mix includes Boars nuts biskits and gravy

[Marcellus]

When you get settled in Flop let me know and I will drive up from Joplin for a CP beer gathering.

[The Franchise]

So what's your excuse?

LMAO


EDIT: Goddammit. I just logged in to see that you finally joined.

Yeah....that's right you asshole. It's nice to see that 90% of the recruits I'm going after....have you on their Top 10.

[MadMax]

YOU KNOW I'll join you brother :)

[MadMax]

Screw that! Rolls and molasses flying through the air, pass arounds and some damn good skillets.




skillets are AWESOME!!!

[OnTheWarpath15]

Yeah....that's right you asshole. It's nice to see that 90% of the recruits I'm going after....have you on their Top 10.

LMAO

[MadMax]

i let the kids do my heavy work these days. You ever seen a six year old boy full tilt?




scary chit bro.... :)

[Hammock Parties]

skillets are AWESOME!!!

HYUCK!

[Ebolapox]

jesus, I haven't been to lambert's in a LONG time.

[Hammock Parties]

I go every time I visit Springfield. It is dear to me.

[RJ]

I like the throwed rolls and the pork chops.....or at least I did at one time.

[RJ]

Hey Flopnuts.

I like your style.

Sometimes you just gotta say "what the fuck".

Best of luck to you and your wife.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Oh noes! What's up? Yahoo me.

Anyway, Flop, you need to go to Lambert's once you get settled in Springfield. A former fat guy who still loves food will adore it.

Been there. Love it.

uh, no. you need to get to taylors for the patty melt. they are sick.

Never been there. Will definitely go.

If you do, I'm an hour from Bozeman.

If we take 90, I'll definitely hit you up and let you know what time we'll be coming through.

When you get settled in Flop let me know and I will drive up from Joplin for a CP beer gathering.

YOU KNOW I'll join you brother :)

Looking forward to it gentlemen. Thanks.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Hey Flopnuts.

I like your style.

Sometimes you just gotta say "what the fuck".

Best of luck to you and your wife.

Thanks buddy. We have no children, and we love to travel and move around. The opportunity presented itself and we're jumping on it. I'm really looking forward to it, and I'm considering season tickets this year. Considering I've never been to Arrowhead, that's amazing! I would LOVE to be a season ticket holder. Even if they do go 2-14. :)

[Hammock Parties]

I would LOVE to be a season ticket holder.

Yeah, and now you can fit into the seats.

[RJ]

Thanks buddy. We have no children, and we love to travel and move around. The opportunity presented itself and we're jumping on it. I'm really looking forward to it, and I'm considering season tickets this year. Considering I've never been to Arrowhead, that's amazing! I would LOVE to be a season ticket holder. Even if they do go 2-14. :)


One of the best decisions I ever made was moving to New Mexico, even though it didn't look like it made much sense at the time. I mostly did it just because I could. WTF, you only live once.....as far as I know.

BTW, I've never been to Arrowhead either. One of these days I'll join some of you folks. Maybe in 2011.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

One of the best decisions I ever made was moving to New Mexico, even though it didn't look like it made much sense at the time. I mostly did it just because I could. WTF, you only live once.....as far as I know.

BTW, I've never been to Arrowhead either. One of these days I'll join some of you folks. Maybe in 2011.

I honestly feel like I'm going to look back in 5 years and have the same revelation.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Thanks buddy. We have no children, and we love to travel and move around. The opportunity presented itself and we're jumping on it. I'm really looking forward to it, and I'm considering season tickets this year. Considering I've never been to Arrowhead, that's amazing! I would LOVE to be a season ticket holder. Even if they do go 2-14. :)

If you're serious about the ST, let me know.

I've been offered all sorts of deals to re-instate, and would be willing to split up the season however you like.

[DaneMcCloud]

Good luck, Dude!

I think you're making a great decision and wish you nothing but the best!

Enjoy your travels!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

If you're serious about the ST, let me know.

I've been offered all sorts of deals to re-instate, and would be willing to split up the season however you like.

I've got to work some things out, but I definitely want to do it. If not this year, next. And a split may be right up my alley, but eventually I'll want my own rights. I plan on having them for decades. :)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Good luck, Dude!

I think you're making a great decision and wish you nothing but the best!

Enjoy your travels!

Thanks buddy! I haven't seen you around very much lately. I know you've been super busy, and I have too. As always, I hope things are well in the McCloud household.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I've got to work some things out, but I definitely want to do it. If not this year, next. And a split may be right up my alley, but eventually I'll want my own rights. I plan on having them for decades. :)

Keep me posted.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Keep me posted.

I just shot you a PM.

[OnTheWarpath15]

I just shot you a PM.

And I responded.

[DeezNutz]

I just shot you a PM.

And I responded.

Fuck. What did I miss? Do you guys need help in another thread?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Fuck. What did I miss? Do you guys need help in another thread?

I'll shoot you a text when I need defending, thank you.

[DeezNutz]

There's a lot of shooting going on. This isn't Hootie's shower, is it?

[luv]

I've got to work some things out, but I definitely want to do it. If not this year, next. And a split may be right up my alley, but eventually I'll want my own rights. I plan on having them for decades. :)

And there's an RV caravan that leaves every Sunday morning, if you need a ride.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

And there's an RV caravan that leaves every Sunday morning, if you need a ride.

Sweet! I carry AAA plus, so if it breaks down I can have it towed to Arrowhead. :D

[Demonpenz]

i think the main thing is we all would feel good to give you some help. Not me though....you buy me funyons for being awesome

[luv]

Okay, so when is this going down?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Dude, you come home, then I gotta' come home; and then we RULE that bitch!

[LiL stumppy]

Hey Springfield isn't too bad.. Have a safe trip

[Lumpy]

I am keeping you both in my thoughts! I wish you the very best, friend!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Okay, so when is this going down?

Easy like Sunday mornin'. I should be there by Tuesday night.

I am keeping you both in my thoughts! I wish you the very best, friend!

Thanks Lumpster. I'm hoping to make a pit stop in Omaha. Normally I wouldn't even go there. I'd take 2 through Lincoln and cut straight over to Iowa, but I'm thinking I need to stop in and say hi to you, Gonzo, and Bugeater.

[Frosty]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PmxExJ1vXtg/TBBDGvmcxkI/AAAAAAAAAJI/dFkN1txzSmw/s1600/wellbye.jpg

[OnTheWarpath15]

Easy like Sunday mornin'. I should be there by Tuesday night.



Thanks Lumpster. I'm hoping to make a pit stop in Omaha. Normally I wouldn't even go there. I'd take 2 through Lincoln and cut straight over to Iowa, but I'm thinking I need to stop in and say hi to you, Gonzo, and Bugeater.

Holy fuck.

You weren't kidding about moving quickly.

Then again, I guess the place was easier to pack after being burglarized.

Good luck, man. Be safe.

[luv]

Easy like Sunday mornin'. I should be there by Tuesday night.

Awesome. We should plan something for next weekend, as long as you're settled.

[Bugeater]

Thanks Lumpster. I'm hoping to make a pit stop in Omaha. Normally I wouldn't even go there. I'd take 2 through Lincoln and cut straight over to Iowa, but I'm thinking I need to stop in and say hi to you, Gonzo, and Bugeater.
You damn well better.

[Lumpy]

You damn well better.

THIS! :D

[Mr. Flopnuts]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PmxExJ1vXtg/TBBDGvmcxkI/AAAAAAAAAJI/dFkN1txzSmw/s1600/wellbye.jpg

LMAO That is awesome.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Holy fuck.

You weren't kidding about moving quickly.

Then again, I guess the place was easier to pack after being burglarized.

Good luck, man. Be safe.

Yeah. I was surprised how all of this just fell together. Every day we're here at this point is a day we're spending money but not making any. I enjoy the cross country driving, so that's the fun part.

Awesome. We should plan something for next weekend, as long as you're settled.

Sounds like a plan.

You damn well better.

THIS! :D

Sold. We're planning on doing this for sure.

[Gonzo]

Yeah. I was surprised how all of this just fell together. Every day we're here at this point is a day we're spending money but not making any. I enjoy the cross country driving, so that's the fun part.



Sounds like a plan.





Sold. We're planning on doing this for sure.

Dude, I totally missed this. You still have my number?
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[OnTheWarpath15]

I was driving down I-70 back home from Columbia today, and saw a U-Haul lugging a Honda on a trailer with Washington plates, followed by an Expedition with WA plates.

Couldn't help but think you got a head start.

And can't read a map.

:D

[DeezNutz]

Congrats, Flopnuts. Very exciting. You guys already have a place and plans for Springfield?

[Ebolapox]

Congrats, Flopnuts. Very exciting. You guys already have a place and plans for Springfield?

they're crashing on my couch.



...not really.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

they're crashing on my couch.



...not really.

DUDE WE'RE IN FUCKING JOPLIN. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!?!?























































;)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I was driving down I-70 back home from Columbia today, and saw a U-Haul lugging a Honda on a trailer with Washington plates, followed by an Expedition with WA plates.

Couldn't help but think you got a head start.

And can't read a map.

:D


Not me. Sold the Honda, and am still in sunny ass Washington. We're leaving Sunday morning though.


Congrats, Flopnuts. Very exciting. You guys already have a place and plans for Springfield?

Thanks broheim. We have plans, but we'll have to find a place when we get there. We're pretty excited about it.

[Ebolapox]

DUDE WE'RE IN FUCKING JOPLIN. ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?!?!?



;)


ROFL

obviously, not. I pity you if your best and only option was my couch. we don't live in a small apartment, but with two people and two cats (the two people both being packrats), it's not the most choice of domiciles.

[Bwana]

Not me. Sold the Honda, and am still in sunny ass Washington. We're leaving Sunday morning though.


Will you be driving up through my neck of the woods, FN?

[Ebolapox]

Not me. Sold the Honda, and am still in sunny ass Washington. We're leaving Sunday morning though.




Thanks broheim. We have plans, but we'll have to find a place when we get there. We're pretty excited about it.

for what it's worth, there are a TON of great apartments for decent rent within the greater springfield area. many are operating at 50-60% capacity, so you should have no issues finding a place.

[Ebolapox]

hell, all joking aside, what are you looking for and in what range? I'd be more than happy to point you in the right direction if you'd like.

[luv]

Still deciding on a bar. The better you get to know me, the more you'll know that I suck at making decisions.

[Bearcat]

Still deciding on a bar. The better you get to know me, the more you'll know that I suck at making decisions.

Make sure it's... nm.



Safe travels, Flopnuts... you'll be settled in & wishing you chose KC in no time. :D

["Bob" Dobbs]

Damn, Flopnuts, just saw this thread. Congrats, good luck, etc.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Will you be driving up through my neck of the woods, FN?

No, we decided to take the southern route after all. It's more populated, and I'm more comfortable with the route. I really would've loved to have gotten together, I actually thought of you about 5 years ago when I was driving through Billings. Unfortunately I didn't know how to get ahold of you that time.

I took 90 once, and it was plenty for me. As gorgeous as Montana is, South Dakota just isn't. :)

hell, all joking aside, what are you looking for and in what range? I'd be more than happy to point you in the right direction if you'd like.

We're going to be looking for a 3bd 2 ba or better house. I definitely want to be south of Springfield and preferably in Ozark, or Nixa. Battlefield or south Springfield would definitely work. I've already been told though to avoid the north side of town despite the much cheaper prices.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

On a side note, the water pump went out on my Bravada today. I was thrilled. I KNEW something was not quite right with the cooling system on my rig, I just couldn't put my finger on it. Better it happens tonight than early next week. :)

Got the parts and going to be fixing it later tonight after a buddy gets off. I've dumped over a grand into these cars to get them ready. Now that this happened, I'm confident we'll make it with no problems.

My wife was fretting over it though, and was whining as we were driving from my steaming truck in a parking lot to the parts store across the street. I looked at her and told her this was a best case scenario, but she was nervous. She looks up and starts laughing, and points to the car in front of us. Missouri plates. Perfect timing. :)

[RedNFeisty]

Not me. Sold the Honda, and am still in sunny ass Washington. We're leaving Sunday morning though.



Be safe in your journey!!

[DeezNutz]

The spontaneity of this whole thing is very interesting to me. Since you'll be looking for a place, what are your plans in the interim? Hotel? Family? Beach?

[Ebolapox]

...
We're going to be looking for a 3bd 2 ba or better house. I definitely want to be south of Springfield and preferably in Ozark, or Nixa. Battlefield or south Springfield would definitely work. I've already been told though to avoid the north side of town despite the much cheaper prices.

yeah, definitely avoid north springfield. well, it all depends. there are some nice areas in north springfield (I went to middle school in north springfield before moving to just outside of ozark at 15 years old), but some not-so-nice areas. you don't have kids, so it shouldn't be THAT big an issue if you find a nicer area in north springfield.

I just completely contradicted myself. I guess, the take-home is this: don't sell north springfield short--there are definitely some undesirable elements in some parts, but also some very quiet mature-type neighborhoods in north spfd.

I live in south springfield, though, and I'll put it this way: we passed up a chance at a decent apartment not too far from OTC (chestnut and national) because it gave my wife a bad feeling. I grew up about a mile away or so as the crow flies, but if your wife is anywhere approaching 'sheltered,' follow your instincts.

[luv]

yeah, definitely avoid north springfield. well, it all depends. there are some nice areas in north springfield (I went to middle school in north springfield before moving to just outside of ozark at 15 years old), but some not-so-nice areas. you don't have kids, so it shouldn't be THAT big an issue if you find a nicer area in north springfield.

I just completely contradicted myself. I guess, the take-home is this: don't sell north springfield short--there are definitely some undesirable elements in some parts, but also some very quiet mature-type neighborhoods in north spfd.

I live in south springfield, though, and I'll put it this way: we passed up a chance at a decent apartment not too far from OTC (chestnut and national) because it gave my wife a bad feeling. I grew up about a mile away or so as the crow flies, but if your wife is anywhere approaching 'sheltered,' follow your instincts.

Your location says Republic. You still there? I'm over behind Skateland off Weaver.

Any bars you like in particular for Floppy's welcome party?

[Ebolapox]

Your location says Republic. You still there? I'm over behind Skateland off Weaver.

Any bars you like in particular for Floppy's welcome party?

no, that was literally years ago now. just never got around to changing it :shrug:

I've never been a fan of bars in particular: if I'm going to a bar, it's most likely to be a sports bar...

[Phobia]

This is awesome. It will be cool to finally meet you. Congrats on the move.

[luv]

no, that was literally years ago now. just never got around to changing it :shrug:

I've never been a fan of bars in particular: if I'm going to a bar, it's most likely to be a sports bar...

Okay, so BWW, Skybox, Quincy Magoo's, Classic, Rivals.

I'm a regular at Magoo's most Saturday afternoons. I'm working on the World Beer Tour at Old Chicago. If it's nice out, it would be nice to sit out on their patio.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

This trip has been a fucking nightmare so far. It's really no surprise, considering how incredibly lucky I've been in the past driving across country. I lost 4th gear in my truck about 150 miles into the trip. Finally stopped in Baker City to get a transmission service done hoping that would fix it. Nope. But on my way out of town my air conditioning unit blew up, so that kicked ass. Driving through Idaho at 8pm in 92 degree heat. Good fuckin' times.

Today was much better. We covered almost 800 miles and are currently in Big Springs, NE. I'm thinking about splitting the last 12 hours up and stopping in either Saint Joseph, or KC for the night tomorrow. Still pondering it.

Anyways, I'm fucking determined. We'll get there one way or the other. Big thanks to Bugeater for offering us a place to crash for a night. Unfortunately we weren't able to take him up on it.

[luv]

This trip has been a fucking nightmare so far. It's really no surprise, considering how incredibly lucky I've been in the past driving across country. I lost 4th gear in my truck about 150 miles into the trip. Finally stopped in Baker City to get a transmission service done hoping that would fix it. Nope. But on my way out of town my air conditioning unit blew up, so that kicked ass. Driving through Idaho at 8pm in 92 degree heat. Good fuckin' times.

Today was much better. We covered almost 800 miles and are currently in Big Springs, NE. I'm thinking about splitting the last 12 hours up and stopping in either Saint Joseph, or KC for the night tomorrow. Still pondering it.

Anyways, I'm fucking determined. We'll get there one way or the other. Big thanks to Bugeater for offering us a place to crash for a night. Unfortunately we weren't able to take him up on it.

Sorry to hear about your troubles. At least it's a memorable trip. :p Safe travels for the rest of your journey.

[MOhillbilly]

Northside!!!

[Buck]

Wait, what the fuck? Somehow I missed this thread and didn't know about this at all.

You fucker, I never got to visit you in Seattle.

WHAT ABOUT THE KIND BUD AND BAKON VODKA?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Wait, what the fuck? Somehow I missed this thread and didn't know about this at all.

You fucker, I never got to visit you in Seattle.

WHAT ABOUT THE KIND BUD AND BAKON VODKA?

Oops. I'll be visiting up there for a couple of weeks around the 1st of the year. Feel free to come up then. :)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I'm very happy to report that we found a nice, big, house right where we wanted to live in Nixa. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and over 1600 square feet with a fenced back yard, and it's on 10 acres shared with one other home a few acres away. The best part is, the rent is less than we paid for our 1 bedroom apartment up in the Seattle area.

[Bugeater]

I'm very happy to report that we found a nice, big, house right where we wanted to live in Nixa. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and over 1600 square feet with a fenced back yard, and it's on 10 acres shared with one other home a few acres away. The best part is, the rent is less than we paid for our 1 bedroom apartment up in the Seattle area.
Damn, that is crazy. Hope you have as good of luck finding work!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Damn, that is crazy. Hope you have as good of luck finding work!

We found that place in under 24 hours after we showed up. I can only hope the employment search will go so well. Hey, thanks for calling me the other day. I didn't mean to leave you hanging like that, and really appreciate the offer to stay with you for a night. I'll see you next month though.

[Bugeater]

We found that place in under 24 hours after we showed up. I can only hope the employment search will go so well. Hey, thanks for calling me the other day. I didn't mean to leave you hanging like that, and really appreciate the offer to stay with you for a night. I'll see you next month though.
Not a big deal, I know you weren't sure how things were going to go for you. Just wanted to save you a few bucks if possible.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Not a big deal, I know you weren't sure how things were going to go for you. Just wanted to save you a few bucks if possible.

Heh, I'm amazed my truck made it down here. I have a half brother down here who specializes in GM auto transmissions on Blazers, Bravadas, etc. My luck is continuing. He's going to fix it at no charge. He already has the parts he needs for it. Sometimes things just seem meant to be.

[Demonpenz]

I GOT REN AND STIMPY AND WEEEEEED LETS DOO THIS

[luv]

I'm very happy to report that we found a nice, big, house right where we wanted to live in Nixa. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and over 1600 square feet with a fenced back yard, and it's on 10 acres shared with one other home a few acres away. The best part is, the rent is less than we paid for our 1 bedroom apartment up in the Seattle area.

You're moving next weekend? I'm on call, but I have the laptop. Dad had a pickup. Let me know if you need any help.

[Bugeater]

Heh, I'm amazed my truck made it down here. I have a half brother down here who specializes in GM auto transmissions on Blazers, Bravadas, etc. My luck is continuing. He's going to fix it at no charge. He already has the parts he needs for it. Sometimes things just seem meant to be.
You're lucky that you only lost one gear, it's always been my experience that when an automatic goes, it completely goes.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

You're moving next weekend? I'm on call, but I have the laptop. Dad had a pickup. Let me know if you need any help.

Ya know, that would be HUGE if you could get access to that for us when it comes time to get a washer/dryer, and beds, etc. HUGE!

You're lucky that you only lost one gear, it's always been my experience that when an automatic goes, it completely goes.

It happened 100 miles into my trip. I was prepared to use AAA to tow that bitch to a U-Haul shop and tow it down here with all my shit. Luckily I didn't have too.

[Bugeater]

So what exactly happened with it, did you just lose overdrive? I bet that did wonders for your gas mileage.

[Buck]

I GOT REN AND STIMPY AND WEEEEEED LETS DOO THIS

Damn bro. If I was out there we'd be doing that shit right now.

[Demonpenz]

I don't really, i just figure thats what springfield people do

[Buck]

I don't really, i just figure thats what springfield people do

Don't act like you don't have Ren and Stimpy and weed.

[Demonpenz]

if I had a time machine

[Buehler445]

Glad you made it floppy.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

So what exactly happened with it, did you just lose overdrive? I bet that did wonders for your gas mileage.

Pretty much. I got to the point where we could stop and let it cool down and I'd get overdrive back for half an hour or so. Then, I figured out that if I jammed it up to about 4 grand in 3rd gear I could let off the gas and pop it back into 4th, but that only worked sometimes.

Yeah, the gas mileage was a bitch. I was expecting to spend about 3 bills on gas for the Bravada, and ended up spending over 4.

[MOhillbilly]

You got smoke hoss.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I'm very happy to report that we found a nice, big, house right where we wanted to live in Nixa. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, and over 1600 square feet with a fenced back yard, and it's on 10 acres shared with one other home a few acres away. The best part is, the rent is less than we paid for our 1 bedroom apartment up in the Seattle area.

Welcome home, brah.

[Jilly]

Sweet. Well wishes for you Floppy Nuts. Funny you chose to move to Missouri right when I moved out.