President George H. W. Bush has passed away

[phdhorn 6224]

I like this minister.  Kind of big and brash, kind of like a linebacker delivering a sermon.

[phdhorn 6224]

Holy shit!  Michael W. Smith?  Haven't heard from him in 20 years.

[LongestHorn 759]

He also sang at Billy Graham’s funeral.  Before that, I had not heard his name in forever.

[4th and 5 4915]

I stayed home to watch this, and I’m damn glad I did.

[Trey3216 15355]

Damn.    I’m laughing and crying like 8 year old me.   Anytime a tenor sings The Lord’s Prayer, I lose it anyway.    This has been majestic, heartfelt, and forward-thinking.   This is GHWB’s message forward.   We gotta get this shit straight.  

[Beau Vine 54415]

 

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[Beau Vine 54415]

 

[Hate 20144]

 

That statement hit me like a ton of bricks...makes we want to change my username to nohate...except I’ll always hate ou.

[Beau Vine 54415]

1 hour ago, LongestHorn said:

Alan Simpson was funnier than usual, and he's often very funny.  

 

This line was brilliant:

 

[Zepol87 9191]

Everyone should watch this

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

Wow, Such a powerful tribute to a man who had to navigate the corridors of one of the hardest vocations to keep your dignity and honor intact To come out on the other end as this admired, respected, and liked is a confirmation of what a great guy, father, grandfather, and president he was.

W. was a champ up there, I can't imagine how hard that was.  Just sitting here it was tough enough to hold it together as they dusted the room around me.  Tom Brokaw was breaking down just talking about it.

 

Edited December 5, 2018 by Onboard 2.0

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[Trey3216 15355]

1 minute ago, clapclapclap said:

Damn

[BluTechsan 393]

THAT's an amazing photo!

[Wally Pryor 5262]

The 70-mile train ride from Houston to College Station tomorrow through the small towns should result in some nice tributes along the way. 

 

[HouTex 1891]

Rev. Levenson's homily was superb.  Watching James Baker's reaction to the part about rubbing Bush's feet in his last moments was an incredible scene.

[Onboard 2.0 9083]

2 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said:

The 70-mile train ride from Houston to College Station tomorrow through the small towns should result in some nice tributes along the way. 

 

Especially if they have a cardboard cut out of that in the cab as they ride by.

[NeverMarryAStripper 21920]

I once got shoved off of the running track at the Houstonian by his secret service detail.  He waved at me and yelled "sorry" as he ran by.

[RollLeft 5045]

On 12/2/2018 at 9:10 AM, deadshank said:

I posted this on the old board but I will share it again here.

Years ago my wife and I stopped in to the Blockbuster at the corner of Woodway and Chimney Rock.  It was Sunday right after church and rainy. Nothing was going on so we decided to pick up a DVD and stay inside. 

...

Epilogue:  I got back to the truck and recounted the events to my wife. She said "oh, that's nice.  Hey, I was looking at this coupon from the newspaper and there's a fondue set on sale at Bed Bath and Beyond.  Here, looks at what a great deal it is!"

Ugh. 

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Saw him leaving the Walgreens once a few doors down.  

I watched the entire funeral.  It was worth it.  

[deadshank 24653]

Just now, RollLeft said:

Saw him leaving the Walgreens once a few doors down.  

I watched the entire funeral.  It was worth it.  

yes it was

[Newdoc 3453]

3 hours ago, Hate said:

except I’ll always hate ou.

That’s righteous hate so you get a pass.

Sorry I missed the service. Knee deep in flu and other various illnesses.

[blacklab 11950]

Our sub was doing testing in Ft. Lauderdale back in the mid 90's and a cruise ship went by that happened to have George and Barbara on board. George saw our sub and came down to the boat. He got a tour and was humble and gracious and thanked us all for our service.

No one on the boat had the balls to tell him his fly was open.

[Smax 3800]

2 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

I once got shoved off of the running track at the Houstonian by his secret service detail.  He waved at me and yelled "sorry" as he ran by.

 

I used to see him there often 

[clapclapclap 9000]

ABC 13 has been running a live feed from their chopper, awaiting the return to Ellington Field of the plane with the casket.  Cameraman got bored with the wait, filmed a Southwest plane leaving Hobby Airport.  I wonder how many viewers this confused?  "Damn, those tightwads took Southwest!"

https://abc13.com/politics/live-pres-george-hw-bushs-casket-returning-to-houston/4836322/

Edited December 5, 2018 by clapclapclap

[phdhorn 6224]

The casket probably got B45 because they forgot to plan ahead and get EarlyBird.

Edited December 5, 2018 by phdhorn

[NowThis 931]

4 hours ago, clapclapclap said:

Gorby is still alive 

[Ghost of LL 15539]

Best I can do from my office with my phone.


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[deadshank 24653]

The military participation, pageantry, precision and respect in today's proceedings is awesome and spectacular. 

Watching the casket arrive at St. Martin's now.  So moving. 

[SimonBolivar 10959]

Has then been bigger than Ford's? I dont remember this much hoopla over Ford. 

[deadshank 24653]

29 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Has then been bigger than Ford's? I dont remember this much hoopla over Ford. 

You've had your last drink for the evening, sir.  Can we call you a cab?

[phdhorn 6224]

Once the dust settles, I'm going to hold my breath and go down to aggyland (fuck!) to check out his grave next week. Anyone want to go on a date, let me know.

[deadshank 24653]

Just now, phdhorn said:

Once the dust settles, I'm going to hold my breath and go down to aggyland (fuck!) to check out his grave next week. Anyone want to go on a date, let me know.

Take some sheep and barter with the locals. 

[Trey3216 15355]

4 minutes ago, phdhorn said:

Once the dust settles, I'm going to hold my breath and go down to aggyland (fuck!) to check out his grave next week. Anyone want to go on a date, let me know.

As much as I hate those fucktards, they’ll do right tomorrow.  

[Irwin F Fletcher 3550]

7 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

 

Can't be repeated enough. Thanks for posting.

[Rip76 4947]

[Uncle Boobs 1248]

Just got in line to get bused to the church for viewing. Still a 2 hr wait at 1230 AM. Surprisingly some decent ass in this line.

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[Uncle Boobs 1248]

Now on bus. It is hotter than a roasted cocksucker on this bus.

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[Trey3216 15355]

4 hours ago, Uncle Boobs said:

Now on bus. It is hotter than a roasted cocksucker on this bus.

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But did you die.gif

[phdhorn 6224]

At least I can get around Sheepfuckville without going near that fucking hideous campus.  Take 21 in, some parkway SW of town that bypasses it, and get to the library which is SE of that shithole.  So I think I can do it without puking.

I'll head down there some time later next week.  Anyone wanna go let me know, otherwise I'll brave it me-self.

[phdhorn 6224]

Oh:  full disclosure - I lived in College Station once, June-December 1982.  I lived in a trailer. Don't ask. 

[Loco 3754]

don't tell

[Hmbre97 6331]

Our cub scout pack did an overnight campout this past weekend on the USS Lexington and they have a replica of the TBM Avenger that he flew in WWII. It also had some cool info about the missions he flew. Was cool to get to see that.

 

imgur

[Rip76 4947]

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/remembering-george-h-w-bush/live-blog-funeral-service-underway-for-president-george-hw-bush/285-621502704

[DoobieWah 1458]

I'm on my way to pick up my mom and take her up north of Tomball to watch the train procession.

 Vaya con dios, sir.

 

[Trey3216 15355]

Singing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” rt now.   Is it possible to listen without shedding a tear.  Damn

[Hook1997 5399]

That was a nice service.  Working in Brenham, wish I could run over to Navisota to see the train but stuck at the office

[elfenix 34332]

went outside to watch the procession (we're a block from st. martin's).  everyone was silent as it passed by.  waved back at laura bush. 

[BluTechsan 393]

Gotta say, this final journey by train is pretty awesome!!

[Hate 20144]

I go home for lunch most days and the route takes me over some train tracks. There were cars lining the street near the tracks and it didn’t dawn on me as to why. I’m pretty surprised at how many people are already there. I saw many Veterans hiking a few hundred yards in shitty weather, some of the using their walkers.