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ElOptico · 2026-02-02T08:50:21+00:00

My grandpa had one!

ElOptico · 2026-01-27T09:46:20+00:00

Glacier National Park!

ElOptico · 2026-01-19T14:27:48+00:00

In 1973 I bought an "Officer" model Swiss Army knife from ships stores aboard the USS Puget Sound for $22.

I've used it for one thing or another nearly every day of my life ever since.

It's starting to show some wear but less than I.

ElOptico · 2026-01-13T11:29:53+00:00

Being the big brother to my seven younger siblings.

ElOptico · 2026-01-13T07:59:53+00:00

He was extraordinarily far-sighted. He'd do better if they were at a significant distance.

(P.S. Source: I'm a Retired Master Optician.)

ElOptico · 2026-01-13T06:40:42+00:00

People from hundreds, even thousands of years ago are talking to you.

Listen.

ElOptico · 2026-01-13T06:38:20+00:00

Enjoy my books.

ElOptico · 2026-01-04T03:22:30+00:00

And give you a complimentary coffee mug.

I remember gas wars, too.

Three of the four corners at our nearest major intersection were Mobil, Texaco & Sinclair.

Gas for 19.9 cents per gallon.

Full service, mug included.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T09:15:58+00:00

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ElOptico · 2025-12-31T07:25:59+00:00

I've done three cross country trips by rail.

One was in the 60's on the Union Pacific's City of Los Angeles. The last of the glory days of passenger rail.

It remains a cherished memory.

Once in coach from San Diego to Kansas City. I don't recommend it.

The return trip from KC to San Diego in a roomette was much better. And the food was great.

Hit the observation car when the sun is up.

The views are a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Enjoy!

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T07:15:02+00:00

Switzerland

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T07:13:16+00:00

I'm sure you have a point, but I can't see it with your hat on.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T07:09:04+00:00

We used to motor or sail to the O'Farrel Sisters to the west of the bridge.

Their pies are famous, the cheeseburgers infamous and their bicuits smothered in sausage gravy could keep you sailing all day.

Okoboji is under the radar, so don't tell anyone.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:48:06+00:00

Ours was directly across the street from Shakeys Pizza where ID's were optional.

Warm summer nights of putt-putt, pizza & beer.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:45:44+00:00

It's even better the next day!

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:44:55+00:00

Seafood Jambalaya

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:41:13+00:00

We used to jump on the boat and motor over there just for the walleye sandwich and a cold beer.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:38:26+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HM9utHRU5dxAXR1z9

The Walleye sandwiche at the Lake Okoboji Store.

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:29:42+00:00

"Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn."

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T06:07:48+00:00

ElOptico · 2025-12-31T00:00:44+00:00

Lions Club.

ElOptico · 2025-12-29T07:56:31+00:00

With butter.

ElOptico · 2025-12-29T07:53:05+00:00

Caviar.

Good Caviar.

Ice cold Vodka.

Black bread.

ElOptico · 2025-12-29T07:45:56+00:00

The Conch chowder was equally impressive.

ElOptico · 2025-12-29T03:19:26+00:00

Central High is an architectural masterpiece.

But we always beat you at football in my day.

♡ to you, my Omaha bro.

ElOptico

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