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Back in those days, to load the grain ship, she had to be maneuvered back and forth to level out the grain. The bow and stern mooring lines had to be loosened and tightened to move the ship to and fro. I had nothing to do with their mooring as Continental Grain Elevator was separate from Mobil, but they were next door and we were able to watch. They probably have better loading procedures today, but that’s how it was done in the olden days. Lol. Some of the smaller tankers that were not Mobil owned, had much smaller mooring lines. Their ropes were about 2” diameter and we called them “kite stringers”. Some ships had bow thrusters and were able to dock using just one tug. Bow thruster was a propeller located in the bow that moved the ship port or starboard. Only dealt with one of those. Mobil ships had 4” ropes for mooring. On the bow and stern, the ropes were accompanied with 1” cables. Had a special hook for the cables called pelican hooks. The ropes went in a simple hook because we were able to lift the rope out of the hook to sail. The pelican hook was specially designed to handle the weight of the cable and a release that would allow disengagement. All mobil ships coming in to dock had to pass up the docks and enter the turning basin where the tugs would turn the ship around before mooring so that she was heading out after loading. All ship traffic was not necessarily hauling in crude. Some were sailing in to load heating oil for up north. That was a regular trip. Had a ship named the Grigerosa which brought in Mexican crude. You could smell her before she rounded the bend……high sulphur content. I could go on but I’m sure this is boring to some. I think you have a great knowledge of the refining part. I picked up a little along the way. I was in my 20s when this took place.

I might make it over there. My older brother did 26 years in the Navy and lives in Richmond. I am sure that he will take part. I wish the Battleship Texas was back open to the public but it still has a few months before the final berth is ready in Galveston.

He’s Putin’s puppet, he’s a bully, Israeli is calling the shots, he’s racist…..whatever they can make up

Miss the good ole days of Coldspring, Shepherd, Splendora, Cleveland, Tarkington, and Liberty all being 3A and in the same District.

Just be proud of those 1,000 imaginary EV chargers you helped build to help with your fuel costs.

They didn’t specifically mention the presidency but Sauer in his arguments stated that by 2015 there were like 200 or 500 (I don’t remember the numbers) companies in China whose business it is to send women to the US to have babies and then bring them back to China to be raised by their laws and culture. Then they could return later as they were US citizens at birth. One is the follow up questions for his was something like, is there any evidence of that happening or any numbers of people returning or something to that effect. My follow up might have been, it’s only 11 years since 2015. No one born around then is an adult yet.

It appears to be Donald Hubbard. 15-15 at Shepherd

Y’all should start a separate Scripture/Beliefs discussion thread.

Attorneys for Rep. Eric Swalwell demanded in a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel that the bureau refrain from releasing decade-old investigative files involving the congressman’s purported ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. He was pushing for the Epstein files screaming transparency, he changed his tune pretty quick…..lol [Hidden Content]

We like to call those the "Good ole days".

Well, of course there's the dying and the injured - the casualties.

Nice first start of the year for McCullers. 7 IP, 1 run, 4 hits, 9 K's, BB on 95 pitches.

I take no joy in anyone’s death, nor do I ever wish for anyone’s death. If you’re right, and a majority of people are Christians, is it any wonder church attendance is falling in this country? Jesus teaches forgiveness and compassion, two things I can’t find in one plank of the Republican platform. You think we’re not going to pay for electing a blasphemer to lead us? Read your Bible.

Now dat’s funny right there!😂 I knew you had it in you Baddog!

Liberal women don’t want men in their lives, and the liberal men want to lay each other. I wouldn’t brag about that.

Lol - and the DOJ under 3 administrations just let that slide. You state your hate as fact, no wonder you get mad and say things to get removed from the forum. It appears you believe the things you post.

I thought Purdue made a big boo boo fouling on Texas’ layup that ended up tying it. With 11 seconds left and a 3 point lead, give up the 2, but that’s just me.

Nederland never released a list but i know some here wanted Aaron Babino who was the defensive coordinator at DeSoto he took the job in Cameron Yoe he's 6-15 in 2 years there

I'm just giving you a hard time. You have been spot on on many topics. I was just stirring the pot all in good humor.

Did you complain when it was over $5 under Biden? And that was gas, not diesel. Dems and your fake outrage!

Softball is just like the other sports. They will split into divisions after district play.

No need to apologize. I think it's very good info for folks to know what all goes into the costs. I would guess 95% or more of the public doesn't know any of this information. The Houston Ship Channel has issues with the supers also. Even constant dredging can't totally stop the bottom movement.

Took 2 of 3 from the orioles, coming home for an Easter weekend series with the reds. Season record: 4-2

They came very close to hitting Pena in the ribs also

But but hypocrisy! 😏

But but biden! 🤣

I paid 3.29 today in Silsbee.

It's going to be OK...... You made it through the Biden years and didn't even complain.....

Not that far back lol. 2004

it's no secret I root against the astros, but it sure was nice to see him come out and do that after all he's gone through.

That’s if these are enforced.

CardinalBacker doesn’t get it

This is unacceptable. It causes you to look at the positive side of things.

Coach was ejected from the game but wasn't escorted off the field by police.

A convincing win like this keeps the downers away.

I’m cool with not allowing illegals to vote! As should any true American!

He'll be forever taken as a joke by me when said "I trust trump" lol! 🤣

I've honestly never pegged you as the Morality police......

I also would like to see if a player does transfer and the university that he/she was transferring from was paying NIL to said player on a multi year contract, then that player would have to payback the money for breaking contract.

Is this the one you are talking about? Looks like cheating may have taken place!

Shows how stupid they are. Or, they are for illegal aliens being allowed to vote. Pretty sure it’s both.

Yep

I think it’s the pinnacle of hubris to think that God would pick a political side.

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You mean… like trump celebrated Mueller dying earlier this week? I don’t remember your outrage then, but your knickers are certainly in a twist this morning over something one of those mean ol’ Democrats said dat hurt your feelings. “B-b-b-but…Mueller DESERVED it… he investigated an allegation of criminal activity!”

Purdue just had a wildcard in that PG. Both teams were damn good. Arkansas getting whipped currently cause Zona just better. 🤷🏾‍♂️

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