John Beasley

@Beaser (391)

United States

Joined myLot 7 years ago

Hi I'm a seasoned guy that completed career in the U.S. military before retiring and becoming an IT Analyst. I'm married with children and grandchildren.

John Beasley's Responses

One Tin Soldier...

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (40115) 4 Jun

Does anyone remember the Billy Jack movies? The theme song, ''One Tin Soldier?'' Think 1971-1973. The movie itself was based on hatred many had against Indians, but it applies to all races. An anti-war song, first sung by The...

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John Beasley I remember the song and movies. I enjoyed both of them and had a basic understanding of the meaning at that time. If I listen to the song today and look at the world today it can be applied in almost every facet. One country wanting to wipe out another...

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First softball game of the season!

The Horse @TheHorse (222253) • Walnut Creek, California 4 Jun

We played a "new" team tonight. They were good guys, and decent athletes, but we beat them 28-2. In my younger days, baseball and softball were big parts of my identity. As an old fart, I care more about music and developmental...

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John Beasley I was fortunate enough to play softball for a nationally ranked team in the late 80's. It was a lot of fun traveling to different parts of the US and competing against other top ranked teams. But now that I'm older I've turned to Senior Softball (ages 50+) and...

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Bad News and Good News

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (122449) • Gainesville, Florida 23 May 23

I was really bummed earlier this week when I found out that there was a major forest fire in Ocala National Forest in Florida. I immediately googled information on the fire, fearing the worst. And the news reports confirmed my...

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John Beasley It is a bummer!! I hope they didn't do more damage than necessary trying to get the heavy equipment to the right area to fight the fire.

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A Small Rant ...

DW Davis @DWDavis (25805) • United States 16 May 23

... about whose retirement is it anyway. This morning, K informed me that once I retire, she expects me to take over ALL the housework, laundry, shopping, and cooking, including getting up with her each morning at 5:30 a.m. to...

rant

retirement

perspectives

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John Beasley Without knowing a whole lot more about your marriage through the years it's really difficult to comment. Like you, my wife is younger than me and most mornings she gets up with me and makes me something to eat on my ride to work and makes my lunch. So if I...

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Lack of Planning on YOUR Part...

Yuki @yukimori (10149) • United States 23 May 23

...should not be an emergency on MINE. Yet yesterday our landlord started blowing up our phones at about 11:30 AM. My phone was in my purse in the break room so I was oblivious to it until my husband came storming into where I...

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John Beasley Depending on how much you like your super, you may be able to negotiate reduced rent based on losing access to a portion of your garage. But if everything is good (with the exception of a lack of planning) then why create waves. But don't rely on my opinion...

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My 1st Day with mylot

Michael T. Reyes @SeyerLeahcim (58) 21 May 23

Hello my lot friends! I am so thrilled to be here actually. I think I will enjoy and explore all the things that I want to do by sharing my thoughts and experiences. So,please don't judge me here (kidding). By the way, I want to...

my1stday mylot my1stdiscussion excited

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John Beasley Hello Michael and welcome.

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What Is Wrong With This Photo?

vikingswest @Vikingswest1 (6304) • United States 5 Feb 22

Many will quickly see the problem, it could be that some will never have even heard it. It's history goes back to the middle ages but was changed as threats changed over the course of time. I have always practiced this. Can you...

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John Beasley The gentleman should always walk closest to the street. Another good one is that when going up an escalator or stairs, the gentleman should go up behind the woman and down in front of her. That way if she stumbles or falls the gentleman can help her maintain...

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Made a New Friend

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (122449) • Gainesville, Florida 2 Feb 22

A week ago, my son and I went on our annual backpacking trek through the wilderness of the interiors of Florida (no, Florida is not all sand and beaches and palm trees lol). Other than the excitement of living for a week off of...

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John Beasley Hey Jeff, it had to be pretty cool to be off the grid for a week. Years ago we used to go bass fishing out alligator alley. We'd bring our tents, canoes, food and of course plenty of beer. We had some good times for sure.

4 Feb 22

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Beijing Olympics are here

Lena Kovadlo @lovebuglena (45159) • Staten Island, New York 4 Feb 22

Started watching the winter Olympics already. Saw moguls qualifiers and the team competition for ice skating—men, rhythm, and pairs). Also watched a game of curling. Interesting game to me. Wonder why these games (and others) were...

winter olympics

beijing olympics 2022

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John Beasley I used to enjoy the Olympics so much more when the competitors were considered amatuers and for that reason I really don't know how much of the Winter Olympics I'll watch. I noticed that the Summer Olympics actually started before the opening ceremony also....

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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE!

DE @DaddyEvil (139868) • United States 3 Feb 22

Okay, I don't want any pushing or shoving! I've got plenty of product here from which you can pick and choose! Let's have an orderly line, please! HEY! @PhredWreck! I said NO PUSHING AND SHOVING! Wait your turn!...

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John Beasley I tried this once back in 1977 when it snowed in Miami. I was trying to get it off the ground and into cardboard boxes as fast as I could but I just couldn't keep up. I finally had to close down shop when the customers kept complaining about the soggy boxes...

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Lunch at Cracker Barrel

CarolDM @CarolDM (203422) • Nashville, Tennessee 3 Feb 22

After the appointment was done today and the errands were all finished, stopped at Cracker Barrel on the way home for a late lunch/early dinner. Got their daily lunch special, since it has smaller portions. Chicken and dumplings,...

cracker barrel

lunch

rain

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John Beasley My wife loves her some Cracker Barrel. Back when I was playing some traveling softball I'd always try to find one for her so that she at least got something out of the weekend. The ones we visited were always clean, friendly, and good eats.

4 Feb 22

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Lol nice try

C @ShyBear88 (59347) • Sterling, Virginia 21 Jun 21

I’ve been getting some random text lately. From numbers not in my contact list. The text messages are always about my stimulus check. Lol.. Wait I didn’t knew I was getting a fake check that I hasn’t been claimed in 3 months. I...

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John Beasley It's a smart move to delete them. I get random texts also and it's it's not from a number I know I don't even open them.

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Some warm weather

C @ShyBear88 (59347) • Sterling, Virginia 28 Apr 21

It’s nice to walk the kids to school and for it to not be so cold when they go. It was in the mid 60’s by the time the kids left for school. It’s might get up to the 90’a today which would feel nice and probably help with me...

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John Beasley We've been having a good couple days here in Florida also. Although it has clouded up a few times, we haven't gotten any rain.

28 Apr 21

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Photos Out in the Rain

DianneN @DianneN (247184) • United States 25 Mar 21

Like a jerk, I stood out in the rain to take some photos of our new outdoor solar lighting last night. Hubby and I placed 16 lights around the front of our house to give it some landscape appeal and a few along a pathway to the...

new solar lighting

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John Beasley Congratulations on the solar lights. Picture this - an extension cord running out the bedroom window in the front of the house. Plugged into the extension cord is a timer that has multiple receptacles. From the receptacles are more extension cords that run...

26 Mar 21

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Deshaun Watson Requests Trade

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (5347) • Sparta, Tennessee 28 Jan 21

Breaking news from ESPN. It's finally happened, what we thought would happen once all staff was named and he had absolutely no say in the matter. All he had asked was that he have a little input. He didn't want the final...

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John Beasley I've listened to a few Podcasts that have talked about this. Most of the analysts believe that the team that acquires Deshaun will have to give up more than a couple 1st round draft picks to get him and I'm sure there's a NFL franchise out there that will step...

28 Jan 21

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Who Likes Money?

DianneN @DianneN (247184) • United States 27 Jan 21

I decided to clean out my wallet rather than myLot. I’ve only used it to whip out credit cards since our return from Florida in early May. We rarely use cash anymore, but we keep it on hand for emergencies. Apparently, before...

surprise in my now clean wallet

cold cash

money

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John Beasley And I thought I was doing good when I found $2.00 in my pants pocket the other day. Bummer!

28 Jan 21

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Philip Rivers Will Officially Retire

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (5347) • Sparta, Tennessee 20 Jan 21

Breaking news on Good Morning Football this morning as well as ESPN is Philip Rivers is officially retiring. After 17 years in the NFL and one of those years with the Colts, he has decided that it is time to move on. It was...

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John Beasley I can't say I'm sad to see Rivers go. IMO he's been a steady QB. Nothing great by any stretch of the imagination. It kills me when I hear the announcers say that he'll be in the HOF. I mean really... I think admitting Rivers to the HOF will do nothing but...

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MyPillow guy Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (121013) • United States 26 Jan 21

Trump devotee Mike Lindell has been permanently banned from Twitter as of last night. He has repeatedly violated their rules about promoting lies about election fraud. He also attended and spoke at the January 6 rally that...

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John Beasley Let me start by saying that I don't agree with the riots in any way, shape or form. But I don't know that I agree with this. I kind of feel like its censorship. People are entitled to their opinion, even unpopular opinions. And you're right, who's going to...

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Matthew Stafford, No Longer a Lion

Jordan Lader @JordanLader (5347) • Sparta, Tennessee 26 Jan 21

It broke news over the weekend but I just heard about it this morning on Good Morning Football. Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions have decided to part ways. With new coaching, I guess they felt the need for a change. The...

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John Beasley I'm not a Lions fan but I've always felt bad for the players that were there. It just hasn't seemed that the Lions organization wanted to put a contender on the field so the players were stuck there getting beat up for years. But back to your question. I'm...

26 Jan 21

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