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Except that this time there is video. NEWS YOU CAN USE: How To Be Intoxicated 100 Years Ago Today: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Chris Rock on How to Not Get Your Ass Kicked by the Police The Short Life-and Awesome Resurgence-of the Aluminum Christmas Tree A couple of years ago a neighbor of mine tracked down on Ebay and paid a lot of $$$ for the same model aluminum Christmas tree that his parents had when he was a kid. The Group knows what you did. Tonight's post brought to you by Christmas Eve: Notice: Posted by implicit permission of AceCorp LLC. Please e-mail overnight open thread tips to maetenloch at gmail. Otherwise send tips to Ace.
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ONT! Yay!
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 09:27 PM (doBIb) 2
Hoooooorde!
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:27 PM (GEICT) 3
All the best to all the brilliant, funny and sometimes profane hordlings.
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 24, 2014 09:29 PM (AkoL+) 4
I read the entire post and still top 5?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 24, 2014 09:30 PM (KFdZd) 5
BC! Since you're not doing anything, how about running by my bil's house and wishing him a Merry Christmas? He's your neighbor kinda in J-ville.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MORONS! Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:30 PM (So0Fk) 6
David Crosby?
Posted by: holygoat at December 24, 2014 09:30 PM (t3wLW) 7
I miss the old fashioned tinsel that you could melt. I think Mr Y-not's family had metal tinsel. Over the years we've gone w/ and w/out tinsel, w/ tinsel garland, w/ popcorn garland (sometimes including cranberries), etc. This year, no tinsel on either tree.
Hope you are all are having a blessed, restful evening. Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:30 PM (9BRsg) 8
I could a ben a contenda. But I read the post.
Seriously, Have a great night. Now to wrap some presents. Hope I have enough duct tape. Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2014 09:31 PM (u82oZ) Posted by: AltonJackson at December 24, 2014 09:31 PM (KCxzN) 10
NDH's tree that she was tweeting while decorating looked something like that aluminum one. It was quite something.
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:32 PM (9BRsg) 11
Just got back from a splendid Christmas Eve dinner out with the family. Now we're taking turns filling up stockings.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 09:33 PM (vtCEb) 12
Good advise from Chris Rock. His best video, hands up.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (u82oZ) 13
5 BC! Since you're not doing anything, how about running by my bil's house and wishing him a Merry Christmas? He's your neighbor kinda in J-ville.
MERRY CHRISTMAS MORONS! Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:30 PM (So0Fk) *punches you in the ovaries* Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (GEICT) 14
So the Interview leaked on all the movie sites.
Watched about half so far. It sucks. It's just ... really not funny. I did kinda half chuckle one time so far. I honestly don't understand how James Franco became a movie star. I don't like most actors as people but I can recognize their talent and see how they made it in acting. Really don't get the Franco thing. Posted by: Costanza Defense at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (ZPrif) 15
>>Now we're taking turns filling up stockings.
Mr filled mine (on behalf of Santa, naturally) while I was cooking. I gotta work up the strength to do his. We use real thigh-high nylon stockings, so filling them is quite the adventure! Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (9BRsg) 16
Well Happy Christmas.
Just returned from driving through a neighborhood decked out in lights, trains, reindeer, snowmen, and Santa. The one odd note was the house with just one string of red lights on the roof. The lights spelled out a message - 4 SALE. Posted by: Anna Puma at December 24, 2014 09:35 PM (5HyS+) 17
Sannnnna Claws is Comin' at Ten
Posted by: Bruce Springsteen at December 24, 2014 09:36 PM (GrXXa) 18
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. - John 14:27
------------------- And for a last good night, one more time: http://tinyurl.com/kbkn4f9 Merry Christmas Morons! Hammer's out. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 24, 2014 09:36 PM (l1zOH) 19
Good evening, all of you that I just saw in the last thread. Lonely and boring night at Casa MWNP. Ugghhh.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:36 PM (YNkME) 20
Yo, ONT
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 09:36 PM (QIrzm) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 09:37 PM (doBIb) 22
I'm laid up with a splitting headache and incipient sore throat that does not bode well for the next few days, so I'm missing the festivities at my in-laws tonight and quite possibly tomorrow. Nevertheless, Merry Christmas to all you bits, bytes and pixel peeps on this website! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (bWFHa) 23
>>Lonely and boring night at Casa MWNP.
Awww. Sorry about that. Hop on a plane and come out to Utah? Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (9BRsg) 24
Except that this time there is video.
Well, that bit me in the ass. And not in the way that I like! Posted by: King Obamamehameha at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (FcR7P) 25
What a nice Christmas gift Maeth. Great ONT!
I saw that original 9th years ago. It is amazing. Any why are CD the length they are? 5th or 9th symphony will fit on them, can't remember which. Sony! Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (0FSuD) 26
My communist Chinese colleagues just wished the department a Merry Christmas.
They must have missed the PC memo to use Happy Holidays. Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (0NdlF) 27
Merry (almost) Christmas, Horde!
I can't think of a better fambly with which to bring in the Holiday. Y'all certainly warm the heart. *cheers!* Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at December 24, 2014 09:39 PM (RzZOc) 28
So my folks decided that we are celebrating Christmas on Saturday, not Thursday, because my one unmarried brother is coming up Friday. I didn't know this until Tuesday evening.
Feels kind of funny, going to a Christmas Eve service several days before Christmas... Posted by: Grey Fox at December 24, 2014 09:39 PM (1gbZb) 29
Merry Christmas, Horde. I just left an annual party early because EXHAUSTED. Son is going to pack some things and spend the night here tonight.
We'll travel to ATL late morning, spend Jesus' entire birthday surrounded by Obamabots, spend the night in m-i-l's basement, and return home Friday. I've been drinking. And intend to drink heavily tomorrow, in the home of the nightmarish Life Coach from hell. Hope you all have a great Christmas, and that the New Year brings us Hope and Happiness. Keep the Change. {{{hugs}}} Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:39 PM (FsuaD) 30
HOOORDE!
Santa has just delivered presents to western kentucky. Bourbon balls and no bake cookies are done. The One True Christmas Movie is on the TV. Yay, Christmas! Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 09:40 PM (e+1S5) 31
>>I'm laid up with a splitting headache and incipient sore throat that does not bode well
Drink yourself into a stupor. Trust me. I'm an internet doctor.* *Piled Higher and Deeper Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:40 PM (9BRsg) 32
5th or 9th symphony will fit on them, can't remember which. Sony! Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (0FSuD) Beethoven's Ninth, by Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic... or so I'm remembering. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at December 24, 2014 09:40 PM (bWFHa) 33
Merry Christmas!
Maetenloch-I found my CD with Crosby & Bowie duet. I love that song. I wasn't sure where it was. Posted by: Carol at December 24, 2014 09:40 PM (sj3Ax) 34
Haha, well that's one way to get your home noticed in this market, AP.
That reminds me of Dimebag Darrell's house in a town called, I'm not joking, Dallworthington Gardens. Before he was murdered, he used to spell Pantera out in lights on his roof every Christmas. Hell, they may have been there year round and they just plugged them in on Christmas. Who knows. Posted by: Lauren at December 24, 2014 09:41 PM (MYCIw) 35
The Birth of Christ is the eucatastrophe of Man's history. The Resurrection is the eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation.... There is no tale ever told that men would rather find was true, and none which so many sceptical men have accepted as true on its own merits.... It is not difficult to imagine the peculiar excitement and joy that one would feel, if any specially beautiful fairy story were found to be 'primarily' true, its narrative to be history, without thereby losing the mythical or allegorical significance that it had possessed.... The Christian joy, the Gloria, is of the same kind; but it is preeminently (infinitely, if our capacity were not finite) high and joyous. But this story is supreme; and it is true. Art has been verified. God is the Lord, of angels, and of men--and of elves. Legend and History have met and fused.
--J. R. R. Tolkien, "On Fairy-Stories" Merry Christmas, Horde! Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at December 24, 2014 09:41 PM (iuQS7) 36
Awww. Sorry about that. Hop on a plane and come out to Utah?
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:38 PM (9BRsg) Thanks, but work beckons tomorrow. Sucks that I'm actually looking forward to that. Anyhoo, Merry Christmas Horde. I'll shake this stuff. Thanks for listening. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:41 PM (VHKLL) 37
Merry Christmas to ye Horde!
Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 09:42 PM (0NdlF) 38
Oh, and D'oh Boy was awesome on guitar tonight, accompanied by a gorgeous young vocalist.
So proud that unlike the hipster young adults in our church, he's not ashamed to serve. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:42 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: kbdabear at December 24, 2014 09:42 PM (GrXXa) 40
The Chris Rock instructional video is very informative.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 09:42 PM (QIrzm) 41
I'm betting Chris Rock regrets ever making that video.
Posted by: God at December 24, 2014 09:42 PM (MMC8r) 42
*punches you in the ovaries*
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (GEICT) Smiles. Merry Christmas BC. Was watching the hallelujah chorus at the mall video and smiling. Am liquored up and everything is alright with the universe. At least for tonight. Thank you all for keeping me sane this year. Let's all hope the next one is a dang sight better than the last. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:43 PM (So0Fk) 43
The One True Christmas Movie is on the TV.
Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 09:40 PM (e+1S5) Die Hard is on? Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:44 PM (GEICT) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 09:44 PM (QIrzm) 45
Merry Christmas all. Having a hard time typing tonight. Cut myself cutting sweet tater fries and the bandage is interfering. Otherwise had a good day and supper was tasty.
Posted by: PaleRider, click on my sig and vote for Lost Fantasy daily at December 24, 2014 09:44 PM (7w/kf) 46
Thank you all for keeping me sane this year. Let's all hope the next one is a dang sight better than the last.
Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:43 PM (So0Fk) *fistbump* Merry Christmas to you and yours! Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:44 PM (GEICT) 47
15 >>Now we're taking turns filling up stockings.
Mr filled mine (on behalf of Santa, naturally) while I was cooking. I gotta work up the strength to do his. We use real thigh-high nylon stockings, so filling them is quite the adventure! Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (9BRsg) Wait. Are we talking about presents or is this a euphemism? Posted by: blaster at December 24, 2014 09:45 PM (7X4hH) 48
Merry Christmas Ace, the COBs, and all the Horde.
May you, and yours, have a great Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Thanks, to you all, for the laughs, the tears, and the crapping on trolls for the last 12 months. Posted by: ChrisP at December 24, 2014 09:45 PM (9hZCZ) 49
Oh, I know, Ricardo. I had the misfortune of growing up right at the intersection of DWG/Pantego/Arlington. It's a miracle I escaped that place with only one speeding ticket.
Posted by: Lauren at December 24, 2014 09:45 PM (MYCIw) 50
Almighty sock off.
Posted by: --- at December 24, 2014 09:45 PM (MMC8r) 51
Yesterday, I was supposed to move back in with The
Family, but My Wife played the "Bat Shit Crazy" card. The "re-set" day is tomorrow. Posted by: AltonJackson at December 24, 2014 09:45 PM (KCxzN) 52
>>Wait. Are we talking about presents or is this a euphemism?
I'm kind of hoping for both, actually. But I was referring to the presents. Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:46 PM (9BRsg) 53
NEWS YOU CAN USE: How To Be Intoxicated
I learned to drink in college. To this day I'm still afraid of tequila. Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 09:46 PM (sdi6R) 54
Heh. At the Christmas party this evening, a young woman friend from CO was talking about weird names.
She knows two guys named "Richard." The last name of one is Puffer and the second is Swallow. Seriously. Son nearly choked to death on his beer. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:46 PM (FsuaD) 55
Celtic Woman is one of the few reasons I ever watch PBS.
Posted by: John F Not Kerry @jfd1965 at December 24, 2014 09:47 PM (YkgV3) 56
Yes, the Christmas eve truce in Iraq?
ISIS's cuts your head off while they smoke your cigarettes and sing. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 09:47 PM (0FSuD) 57
Nothing wrong with a little holiday nookie.
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:47 PM (9BRsg) 58
No Star Wars "Holiday" Special?
Posted by: Dr. Varno at December 24, 2014 09:48 PM (KXR0P) Posted by: John F Not Kerry @jfd1965 at December 24, 2014 09:48 PM (YkgV3) 60
"To this day I'm still afraid of tequila."
Tequila treats me differently each time I drink it. Sometimes knock me out, other times barely make a dent. Weird. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 09:48 PM (QIrzm) 61
Chris Rock on How to Not Get Your Ass Kicked by the Police
You know, I can't think of the number of times my father tried to drill those lessons into my head... ...because he never had to. Posted by: t-bird at December 24, 2014 09:48 PM (FcR7P) 62
According to NORAD, Santa's just finished with South America and is starting on New England.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 09:49 PM (vtCEb) 63
On an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage.
Why, it's almost as if people are tired of having to self censor ALL the fcuking time. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:49 PM (VHKLL) 64
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:46 PM (FsuaD)
Heh. Wonder what my brother, Richard, would say? Merry Christmas Jane. And a Merry Christmas to the boy. You will be traveling from east to Atlanta tomorrow and I'll be traveling from southwest to east of Atlanta tomorrow. Waves now as we pass tomorrow. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (So0Fk) 65
On an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage. Ditto. Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars(TM) at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (bWFHa) 66
These posts are seriously a problem. White people, Christians and NOT one goat picture.
Posted by: Mohamed, the goat fucker at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (0FSuD) 67
Merry Christmas Eve, morons!
My favorite group for Christmas Carols: Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band Here's a good sampler of their carols and Christmas songs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist? list=PLjWRmBcuQu5lmchIpLBpUla40FQzLn-rE Maddy Prior is or was part of Steeleye Span, an English group who did great versions of Olde English music in the rock idiom. Here's an example of Steeleye Span(though not a Christmas carol): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRZ_Va4niUs They too, are well worth seeking out. With the Carnival Band, she tends more to the Olde English style. Beautiful voice and spot on music. Some of these songs you may never have heard before. But they're liable to become your favorites. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (KBvAm) 68
I learned to drink in college.
To this day I'm still afraid of tequila. --- I went to college in VT which had a drinking age of 18, but I wasn't a very big drinker. A few overindulgences, but not much. The worst hangover I ever had was in Belgium where I was giving some lectures. The farewell dinner from my hosts (who were teh awesome) included basically every type of booze imaginable, from champagne to liqueurs to wines to beer. I drunk-dialed my husband (somehow -- I still don't know how I did that) who was back in the states. A few hours later I wound up on the "fast train" from Belgium to London where I was meeting w/ collaborators. Stupidly got into the smoking car. I was completely green by the time I got to London. Sick as a dog. Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (9BRsg) 69
hi all
Posted by: chemjeff manspreading on the sofa and drinking beer waiting for Santa at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (9GG/0) 70
Waves now as we pass tomorrow.
Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (So0Fk) *waves in advance* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (Y2eQR) 72
Amazing Grace and Celtic Woman
They speak perfectly when they're singing. I wonder if you could understand Scotsmen or Indians if they would sing whatever they were trying to say to you. Posted by: t-bird at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (FcR7P) 73
Maddy Prior is or was part of Steeleye Span, an English group who did great versions of Olde English music in the rock idiom.
--- Mr Moxie took me to a Steeleye Span concert in Vermont waaaay back when when we were in college! Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (9BRsg) 74
Best thing about Christmas, 'Dick in a box' video...
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 09:52 PM (Y2eQR) 75
From the willow end of the last thread:
Back. Yelp sucks Achmed's goats' ass. Valero, (7-11), had Blue Bell Cookies and Cream ice cream. And yeah, the H&K was in the coat pocket. Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 09:52 PM (m0j2h) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:52 PM (FsuaD) 77
On an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage.
Me, too. And I could also point out that somehow the PC Police have not detected my local school system, where the kid's concerts regularly feature carols and hymns that actually mention Jesus. My kid's strings concert even did 'Amazing Grace' and 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken?' I'm sure it's just a matter of time... Posted by: --- at December 24, 2014 09:52 PM (MMC8r) Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 09:53 PM (MQEz6) Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:53 PM (9BRsg) 80
n an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage.
Why, it's almost as if people are tired of having to self censor ALL the fcuking time. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:49 PM I can corroborate this data point Posted by: AltonJackson at December 24, 2014 09:53 PM (KCxzN) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at December 24, 2014 09:54 PM (JC1sv) 82
Why's everybody snickering......?
Posted by: Dick Swallow at December 24, 2014 09:54 PM (QIrzm) 83
Merry Christmas to the morons and 'ettes.
And Happy (belated?) Hanukkah to the members of the horde who are also members of the Tribe. Posted by: Donna &&&&&& V. (handing out sacks of ampersands for Christmas) at December 24, 2014 09:54 PM (+XMAD) 84
Tomorrow I'm watching The Interview and Die Hard.
Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 09:54 PM (MQEz6) 85
Nice that Fox does so much Christmas programming.
I wonder what MSNBC and CNN are up to? I won't bother to check, because buzz kill. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:54 PM (FsuaD) 86
For those so inclined....here's the vid of the dad dance I did at my girls' recital this year.
http://youtu.be/s-ld3kQd7JQ Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:55 PM (GEICT) 87
At work, typing on the phone. At midnight Santa will bring me double time for seven hours.
Posted by: GGE in the salt mines at December 24, 2014 09:55 PM (j94og) 88
63 On an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage.
Why, it's almost as if people are tired of having to self censor ALL the fcuking time. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:49 PM (VHKLL) I've noticed the same. Posted by: Donna &&&&&& V. (handing out sacks of ampersands for Christmas) at December 24, 2014 09:55 PM (+XMAD) Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (e+1S5) 90
Yeah, people say Merry Christmas a bit more these days.
I think it a mix of Fuck You to the PC crowd and really meaning it. Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (MQEz6) Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (KBvAm) 92
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69 hi all Merry Christmas, chemjeff! *slides eggnog thru port* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:52 PM (FsuaD) hi Jane! *adulterates the egg nog and sends some back to Jane* Posted by: chemjeff manspreading on the sofa and drinking beer waiting for Santa at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (9GG/0) 93
"I can corroborate this data point"
Highest percentage of people saying "Merry Christmas" that I have seen in years. People are getting tired of the PC crap. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (JC1sv) 94
we'll be together again
i've been waiting for a long time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIjoqmN5tyw Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (AVEe1) 95
where the kid's concerts regularly feature carols and hymns that actually mention Jesus
Somewhere tonight "progressive" heads are exploding at just the thought of that. The gift that keeps on givin', Clark. Posted by: Hans Gruber at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (Dwehj) 96
Starting A Christmas Story for the second time. It wouldn't be Christmas without it.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (/pOl7) Posted by: chemjeff manspreading on the sofa and drinking beer waiting for Santa at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (9GG/0) 98
I wonder what MSNBC and CNN are up to? I won't bother to check, because buzz kill.
NBC - It's a Wonderful Life CNN - Anthony Bourdain, Parts Unknown Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (m0j2h) 99
Evening morons.
Son of Crank is home, still ill but doing much better. Alas, Mrs. Crank today has developed full-blown flu as well. Good thing she sleeps with a doctor and could get a prescription for Tamiflu filled at 10 pm on Christmas Eve. My b-i-l already had flu this year, so I'm the last one standing and can not afford to get it. We had to cancel Christmas dinner, we had several friends coming over for it, but we'd be terrible hosts to inflict this upon them. Also have to miss the candlelight Christmas Eve service too. "Adeste, Fidelus..." Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (jaor2) 100
Well, so far holiday season has not had any major blow ups. All parties attended without passing out, church went well, mall visit this morning was 90 minutes of buying shit, and the rain has stopped. Gifts are wrapped, and family is coming for dinner.
Hopefully wife will not fuck up the turkey and I will make some acceptable gravy. So, a thankful and Merry Christmas to all the morons. Ho Ho fucking Ho! Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (0FSuD) 101
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For those so inclined....here's the vid of the dad dance I did at my girls' recital this year. http://youtu.be/s-ld3kQd7JQ Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:55 PM (GEICT) Which dancer are you? hehehehe Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (FsuaD) 102
96 Starting A Christmas Story for the second time. It wouldn't be Christmas without it.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (/pOl7) Be careful. You could poke your eye out. Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 09:58 PM (MQEz6) 103
They speak perfectly when they're singing. I wonder if you could understand Scotsmen or Indians if they would sing whatever they were trying to say to you. Sounds like you could incorporate that into a comedic musical somehow. Boy meets girl. Boy doesn't understand girl ... Until she breaks into song. Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 09:59 PM (0NdlF) 104
Santa must be liking the cheap gas this year.
Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (MQEz6) 105
Mr Moxie took me to a Steeleye Span concert in Vermont waaaay back when when we were in college!
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:51 PM (9BRsg) I am hugely jealous of you! I wish I could've seen them in their heyday. Hmmmm...I may have to put you on my permanent enemies list... ...but instead I'll drink eggnog until the feeling passes. Merry Christmas!!! You lucky Y-not you!!! Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (KBvAm) 106
Yeah, people say Merry Christmas a bit more these days.
I think it a mix of Fuck You to the PC crowd and really meaning it. THAT'S how we'll greet each other in the camps. Pass each other and mumble, "Merry Christmas". Answerback is "Happy New Year". Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (m0j2h) Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (btTLZ) 108
And I could also point out that somehow the PC Police have not detected
my local school system, where the kid's concerts regularly feature carols and hymns that actually mention Jesus. Carols about Jesus? RAPE CULTURE!!!!!! Posted by: Joan Walsh at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (9GG/0) 109
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Santa must be liking the cheap gas this year. Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (MQEz6) WTF? Reindeer don't eat gas. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (0FSuD) 110
>>The great Alastair Sims version of "A Christmas Carol"
That was my favorite for many years until I saw the George C. Scott version. That's now my fav. We're watching the Hawaii Bowl. Rice Owls are winning. Hoot, hoot! (Mr spent some time at Rice.) Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (9BRsg) 111
What, no HappyMerry HanauRamaKwansaMas, anymore?
THANK GOD! Actually, let me be more to the point. Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of your Son, Christ Jesus. Who you sent to us to BE us, to take our place on the cross, to suffer the punishment for our sins. And, bearing that sin, to receive your forgiveness, that you raise him from the pit of death itself, and seat Him at the right hand of your throne. And Lord, that I receive in Him, your salvation, that I confess that Jesus IS MY LORD, and MY SAVIOR. I am cleansed by his blood, and raised to sit at His right hand. Not by any works of my own. But by His Love, Grace and Forgiveness alone. In Him, I am Born Again, and this Christmas reminds me, not only of His birth, but of my new birth, and life everlasting. Truly, He is the Way, the Truth, and the Light. No man comes to the Father, but by Him. Merry CHRIST mas, Horde. From your seafaring sinner, Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (RzZOc) 112
Which dancer are you? hehehehe
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (FsuaD) *points at nic* Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (GEICT) 113
Hi all. Watched Die Hard 2 earlier. Yippi Kai Yay!
Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (JO9+V) 114
Oh sure you begin the ONT wth one of my most hated Christmas songs.
Posted by: Buzzion at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (GULKT) 115
Now I have a machine gun. Ho ho ho.
Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 10:02 PM (e+1S5) Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:02 PM (m0j2h) 117
Also eating up my data plan with the North Pole channel on I Heart Radio app.
Posted by: GGE in the salt mines at December 24, 2014 10:02 PM (j94og) 118
Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX That was beautiful. Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:02 PM (FsuaD) 119
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And I could also point out that somehow the PC Police have not detected my local school system, where the kid's concerts regularly feature carols and hymns that actually mention Jesus. Funny, the private school my sons went to had no problem with Jewish songs and Frosty the Snowman, but Christan songs? NOT. Want to guess what religion the largest school donor is? Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:03 PM (0FSuD) 120
88 63 On an upnote, I have noticed a serious uptick in the number of people saying Merry Christmas rather than using the PC verbiage.
Why, it's almost as if people are tired of having to self censor ALL the fcuking time. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 09:49 PM (VHKLL) I've noticed the same. Posted by: Donna &&&&&& V. (handing out sacks of ampersands for Christmas) at December 24, 2014 09:55 PM (+XMAD) Yep, same here. Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:03 PM (sdi6R) 121
Santa must be liking the cheap gas this year.
Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (MQEz6) WTF? Reindeer don't eat gas. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (0FSuD) But he does have to pay fuel costs shipping raw material up North. Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 10:03 PM (0NdlF) 122
96 Starting A Christmas Story for the second time. It wouldn't be Christmas without it.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 09:57 PM (/pOl7) I double dog dare you! Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (btTLZ) 123
>>Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM
Yeah and it was a small venue, too. Burlington, VT, which is basically where I went to college, had a surprisingly good club/concert scene. Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (9BRsg) 124
Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band
That album is pretty much the standard by which I judge all Christmas music. Posted by: Grey Fox at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (1gbZb) Posted by: Soothsayer's Imaginary Home For Incorrigible Boys & Girls at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (WiLcs) 126
The best line in the Rock video? Don't ride with crazy women!
This is a truth that rings out above everything. He's got weed! Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (0FSuD) 127
Okay, stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 10:04 PM (vtCEb) 128
Flick? Flick Who?
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:05 PM (doBIb) 129
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Santa must be liking the cheap gas this year. Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:00 PM (MQEz6) WTF? Reindeer don't eat gas. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (0FSuD) Who said it was for them? Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:05 PM (MQEz6) 130
But he does have to pay fuel costs shipping raw material up North.
Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 10:03 PM (0NdlF) Hmm, good point. Doesn't Amazon do that for him now? I think he has Prime. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:06 PM (0FSuD) 131
The weird thing about people saying Merry Christmas is that it's mostly been people working in stores.
In the past, they avoided it like the plague. Now they're saying Merry Christmas! I love it. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:06 PM (KBvAm) 132
My Christmas gift this year from my prog sister was an email telling me how her washing machine is broken.
So, being the good sister I am (and keeping the promise I made to our mom on her death bed), I'm giving her cash tomorrow when she shows up at the prog in-laws "Christmas" cocktail party. I can die knowing I did my best to take care of my sister. So there's that. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:06 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:07 PM (MQEz6) 134
g'night', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 24, 2014 10:07 PM (KCxzN) 135
I am appreciating the cheaper gas for MY sleigh, I can tell you that.
Posted by: GGE in the salt mines at December 24, 2014 10:07 PM (j94og) 136
Mister Y-not introduced me to this group. I love their "Christmas" songs. Here's an example.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVGJPrCT8Yc Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:07 PM (9BRsg) 137
Is something going on with the comments? I've started having problems again. This is the same problem I had before the new and improved comments. I sometimes get a sea of red text.
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:08 PM (2pq7O) 138
132 My Christmas gift this year from my prog sister was an email telling me how her washing machine is broken.
So, being the good sister I am (and keeping the promise I made to our mom on her death bed), I'm giving her cash tomorrow when she shows up at the prog in-laws "Christmas" cocktail party. I can die knowing I did my best to take care of my sister. So there's that. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:06 PM (FsuaD) You are a good soul and good works are their own reward. Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:08 PM (MQEz6) 139
Delurking for one comment- does the whole "Every child must be made to care" line from the David Bowie/Bing Crosby song not bother anyone else? It's like nails on a chalkboard for me.
Posted by: Kevin J. at December 24, 2014 10:08 PM (MiZU3) 140
Hmm, good point. Doesn't Amazon do that for him now? I think he has Prime.
I hear he's looking to outsource gift delivery to Amazon using reindeer shaped drones. Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (0NdlF) 141
Night Alton, be safe!
Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (0FSuD) 142
"Don't ride with crazy women!"
Did have a chick jump out of a moving vehicle one time. And she wasn't even mad at me. Posted by: Dick Swallow at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (QIrzm) 143
The Little Drummer Boy makes me cry when I hear it. Shut up BC! Punches BC in his privates when he points and laughs.
Merry Christmas Jim in Texas. Merry Christmas to you all. Even to all you heathens (heh) Merry Christmas! Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (So0Fk) 144
I'm glad to see that so many are also noticing the trend away from making Christmas a generic Holiday. Maybe, just maybe, there is some hope to be gleaned from this.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (YNkME) 145
91 The great Alastair Sims version of "A Christmas Carol"
is on FXM and will be on later. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 09:56 PM (KBvAm) ...and BRAVO is playing that POS Pearl frickin' Harbor. yeeesh.... Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizarro World at December 24, 2014 10:09 PM (ODbgb) 146
Jane if you really want to piss her off, buy her one of those new front loaders that don't work, but cost twice what the top loader's cost.
Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (0FSuD) Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (MQEz6) 148
So what does the red robe lady have in that package to give her guy?
A box of condoms, sex toys, cake? Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (2pq7O) 149
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The Little Drummer Boy makes me cry when I hear it. Shut up BC! Punches BC in his privates when he points and laughs. Me too! *punches BC twice in the junk because* And the song, "Mary, Did You Know?" Weep fest. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (FsuaD) 150
And the song, "Mary, Did You Know?" Weep fest.
I can never hear that again without remembering this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFrcwcBVVjU Posted by: CM at December 24, 2014 10:11 PM (0NdlF) 151
And the song, "Mary, Did You Know?" Weep fest.
WORD. Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at December 24, 2014 10:11 PM (iuQS7) 152
We're watching the Hawaii Bowl. Rice Owls are winning. Hoot, hoot! (Mr spent some time at Rice.)
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:01 PM (9BRsg) Ask the Mr. if he's familiar with the old UT counter cheer for Rice when once upon a time they were both in the SWC. It goes: (ahem) What comes out of a Chinaman's ass? Rice! Rice! Rice! I denounce myself......... ....while helping myself to another eggnog. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:11 PM (KBvAm) 153
"Don't ride with crazy women!"
Did have a chick jump out of a moving vehicle one time. And she wasn't even mad at me. Posted by: Dick Swallow Run out of candy? Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (m0j2h) 154
Greetings and Merry Christmas to the Horde from a lurker. Slovak Christmas Eve with friends tonight: garlic and honey, walnut, mushroom soup and pagach (cheesy flatbread).
Husband and brother are playing go in the kitchen. I'm missing my mom and dad. Siblings are scattered across the US, but with their spouses and children -- so it's good. Good Christian men rejoice with heart and soul and voice, Give ye heed to what we say! News! News! Jesus Christ is born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now, Christ is born today, Christ is born today! Posted by: sinmi at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (vNtUi) 155
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Jane if you really want to piss her off, buy her one of those new front loaders that don't work, but cost twice what the top loader's cost. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (0FSuD) She actually has an LG front loader. Bought top of the line stuff when she had a small amount of cash. *considers banging head on desk, decides it isn't worth it* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (FsuaD) 156
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Hoooooorde! Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 09:27 PM (GEICT) Brave of you to show after drinking all the brandy in the last thread. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (KAmzK) 157
I love the little drummer boy. In HS the local DJ was dissing the song and would not play it. I got six kids to call him all night over and over, no caller id back then.
He finally gave up an played in once and hour for the rest of the season. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (0FSuD) 158
My Mama (may GOD rest her soul) bought an aluminum tree and it came with a sorta disco light that changed colors. That was one of the weirdest things she ever pulled, but she was way ahead of her time. The pole part of that tree is older than Kwanzaa. Hear that, Karenga? Festivus is older than Kwanzaa, and more real, as a matter of strict fact.
Posted by: Erowmero at December 24, 2014 10:13 PM (go5uR) 159
96 Starting A Christmas Story for the second time. It wouldn't be Christmas without it.
Prepare Your Anus! Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:13 PM (Y2eQR) 160
I could be wrong but I think I see .... a nipple!
Posted by: Mike in the Hinterlands at December 24, 2014 10:13 PM (DNpio) 161
This song by Nowell Sing We Clear has a lesson in it. Don't sass back to Mary!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QlRlfzHNig Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (9BRsg) 162
@155
My stupid daughter in law is going to buy one. EVERY review I have seen says they suck, they don't clean and they smell. But, hey, Yuppies got to be Yuppies. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (0FSuD) 163
Got some leftover vanilla and cherry ginger ale in this cup...might be a good use for that Red Label that I will not make the mistake of buying again...
Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (Gosad) 164
147 No elf elbows?
Wazzupwiddat? Posted by: eman at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (MQEz6) Maybe later. Shhhh..... Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (doBIb) 165
The Little Drummer Boy is like fingernails on chalkboard to me.
Give me some Enya singing Silent Night any day of the year. Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (btTLZ) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (QIrzm) 167
So, I have gifts wrapped, house cleaned, and food ready for tomorrow. I even scanned 200 old photos, some going back to my great grandparents in around 1910, and burned CD's for my siblings.
I've rewarded myself with a couple drinks, some cashews, and 3 chocolates. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:15 PM (2pq7O) 168
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The Little Drummer Boy is like fingernails on chalkboard to me. Give me some Enya singing Silent Night any day of the year. Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (btTLZ) To be honest, it's also gotten old to me. I guess it is just too slow? Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:15 PM (0FSuD) 169
Husband and D'oh Boy are on the way home from the Christmas Eve party.
D'oh Boy is a tad liquored up, so is going to spend the night here. Earlier, he was telling some friends he just "wants my Dad's lib family to get in my face about my love of the military and guns. Just do it!!!!" I had to "gently" (meaning grab his arm and jerk him around) remind him tomorrow is Jesus birthday, and to ignore their prog opinions and keep his yap shut. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:16 PM (FsuaD) 170
"Run out of candy?"
Yeah. How'd you know.....? Posted by: Ricardo Kill Pro tip: Use duct tape when the candy runs low. Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:16 PM (m0j2h) Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:17 PM (Y2eQR) 172
I think I've watched every iteration of a Christmas carol, Christmas vacation, Christmas story, and Charlie Brown Christmas. And that was just this week.
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:17 PM (doBIb) 173
One of the kittehs managed to open the end of one of D'oh Boy's poorly wrapped packages. She was probably trying to improve the wrapping.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (FsuaD) 174
Nip Sip, it's just ghastly. Pum Pum Pum Pum Pum. Sounds like it was written by Edgar Allen Poe.
Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (btTLZ) 175
Iron Sky the director's cut, that glorious magnus opus of b-movie cinema, is on Netflix.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (+4uXG) Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (Y2eQR) 177
I had to "gently" (meaning grab his arm and jerk him
around) remind him tomorrow is Jesus birthday, and to ignore their prog opinions and keep his yap shut. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:16 PM (FsuaD) Well, you know he's walking the walk. I would let him talk the talk. Just saying fuck those people who don't serve and don't care. You are a better person than I am. Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (0FSuD) 178
Me too! *punches BC twice in the junk because*
And the song, "Mary, Did You Know?" Weep fest. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:10 PM (FsuaD) Married. I'm impervious to junk punches. And Mary Did You Know is an awesome song. Weirddave, I drank all the booze? That kinda sounds like me, but I don't remember doing that. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 10:19 PM (GEICT) 179
or as wacky Auntie Marjie would say, "Today is Baby Jesus' birthday!" Posted by: Soothsayer's Imaginary Home For Incorrigible Boys & Girls at December 24, 2014 10:19 PM (WiLcs) 180
This is NOT by NSWC, but I can't find their version.
Cutty Wren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECwv-8S58GY Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:19 PM (9BRsg) 181
Merry Christmas morons
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (hcfn1) 182
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:17 PM (doBIb)
No doubt EC. After tomorrow it'll be fine and we'll all be back to teh suck. Enjoy it while you can. Merry Christmas brother. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (So0Fk) 183
I didn't even bother buying myself anything this year.
Ya'll get any blingin swag? Underwear and socks. No joke. Did get my nephew 8 boxes of .30-.30. Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (m0j2h) 184
http://youtu.be/g4S_WnDSzpY -- "Mary and Jesus" from Mark Lowry on Broadway, for those of you who could use a laugh tonight.
Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (iuQS7) Posted by: Nip Sip at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (0FSuD) 186
If you have not read 'When Elves Attack' by Tim Dorsey, I suggest you stay up tonight and do so...
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (Y2eQR) 187
We're watching the Hawaii Bowl. Rice Owls are winning. Hoot, hoot! (Mr spent some time at Rice.)
Hooo! Posted by: boulder terlit owl at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (AVEe1) 188
Can you get gift cards to the Bunny Ranch?
Asking for a friend. Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:18 PM (Y2eQR) ****** Visa Gift Card. They have $500 limit, so better buy two. Ask me how I know.... Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (VHKLL) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (QIrzm) 191
I haven't seen much Kwanzaa foolishness this year. As far as I know my kid's elementary school hasn't done any kind of Kwanzaa observance. Is that finally fading away?
It bugs me because of the anti-Christian assumptions buried in it. Africans can't celebrate Christmas? There are more Christians in Africa than anywhere else right now. Which means that "African Christmas" is the one that comes on the 25th of December and celebrates the birth of Jesus. Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (vtCEb) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:22 PM (FsuaD) 194
182 Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:17 PM (doBIb)
No doubt EC. After tomorrow it'll be fine and we'll all be back to teh suck. Enjoy it while you can. Merry Christmas brother. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:20 PM (So0Fk) Madea's Christmas, Muppet Christmas, Thomas the Tank Engine Christmas. Did I miss any? Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:22 PM (doBIb) 195
Anyway, plus, Fresno State kids major in animal husbandry. Seriously, they've been caught at it.
http://tinyurl.com/knsud8w Posted by: boulder terlit owl at December 24, 2014 10:22 PM (AVEe1) 196
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These posts are seriously a problem. White people, Christians and NOT one goat picture. Posted by: Mohamed, the goat fucker at December 24, 2014 09:50 PM (0FSuD) Best I can do for you. Season's Greetings, goat fucker. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (KAmzK) Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (m0j2h) 198
Oh yea, the link. Sorry goat fucker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpagev=qniwI2hNhDs#t=124 Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (KAmzK) 199
"Can you get gift cards to the Bunny Ranch?"
I dunno but they do have an email newsletter. No shit. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (QIrzm) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (FsuaD) 201
My stupid daughter in law is going to buy one. EVERY review I have seen says they suck, they don't clean and they smell.
--- To be honest, I love mine. Nicer to unload (especially), never gets out of balance, cleans fine, and doesn't smell. I just keep the door open for the hour or so that the clothes are in the dryer. The only thing I've noticed is that lint that used to turn into little balls in the top load washer doesn't do that with the front loader. But it usually comes out in the dryer's link trap. But a few of Mr's socks for some reason retain the lint. Something about the fabric and the agitation. I haven't stacked mine, but they are stackable, too, which is another nice feature. Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 10:23 PM (9BRsg) 202
Weirddave, I drank all the booze? That kinda sounds like me, but I don't remember doing that.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 10:19 PM (GEICT) Read my thread below. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:24 PM (KAmzK) 203
Bob Dylan "Little Drummer Boy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcXW0Se4HMs This one has a very nice video of a family gathering. Judging by the hairstyles, the animation looks like it was based on 1950s home movies. It even haz a kitteh! Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:24 PM (sdi6R) 204
Just called my husband and said, "Get you ass and our son's home. I'm exhausted."
Husband: "Well, just go to sleep." Me: "I've got to do the stockings. Get your ass home now." Husband: "We're leaving right now. Or something." Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:25 PM (FsuaD) 205
Now wife and daughter are watching "Muppet Christmas Carol" though I personally prefer the scary-ass black & white version with Alistair Sim.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 10:25 PM (vtCEb) 206
Visa Gift Card. They have $500 limit, so better buy two. Ask me how I know....
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Still cheaper than a wife Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (hcfn1) 207
Merry Christmas to Ace, the cobs, and the Moron Horde. May God bless us every one.
Off to bed. Got to get up early to beat the grandkids. Posted by: Enby at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (QP2lF) 208
Read my thread below.
Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:24 PM (KAmzK) Hahahahahahaahahahahahah. That's pretty much exactly what would happen. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (GEICT) 209
Back to work now. Mele Kalikimaka to everyone watching the Hawaii Bowl and Merry Christmas to everyone else.
Later roonz and roonettez, fear no evil! Posted by: GGE in the salt mines at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (j94og) 210
We're No Angles with Boggie, Aldo, and Peter is THE Christmas movie...
Watched it every year since I was kid, up until 6 years ago. Seek it out, it's worth it. Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:27 PM (Y2eQR) 211
191 I haven't seen much Kwanzaa foolishness this year. As far as I know my kid's elementary school hasn't done any kind of Kwanzaa observance. Is that finally fading away?
It bugs me because of the anti-Christian assumptions buried in it. Africans can't celebrate Christmas? There are more Christians in Africa than anywhere else right now. Which means that "African Christmas" is the one that comes on the 25th of December and celebrates the birth of Jesus. Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (vtCEb) Yeah, and the Arab Muslims were enslaving black Africans long before the white Europeans got the idea. In fact, the Europeans probably picked it up from the Arab Muslims. Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:28 PM (sdi6R) 212
61 Chris Rock on How to Not Get Your Ass Kicked by the Police
You know, I can't think of the number of times my father tried to drill those lessons into my head... ...because he never had to. Posted by: t-bird at December 24, 2014 09:48 PM (FcR7P) I worked with a woman who told her teen aged son that if the cops pulled him over to keep his mouth shut and do what he's told. She told him that if he mouths off at a cop he'll end up face down on the side of the road, eating gravel. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:28 PM (2pq7O) 213
Off to bed. Got to get up early to beat the grandkids.
Posted by: Enby at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (QP2lF) ******* Always, ALWAYS, check your phrasing! Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:29 PM (VHKLL) 214
Gotta love Fox for their Christmas Eve stuff.
Did I say "stuff?" Whatev. This wine is purty good. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:29 PM (FsuaD) 215
Gosh, all of those old English actors were just great.
Scrooge's housekeeper was awesome going from confusion to fear to doubt to acceptance then gratitude. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:29 PM (KBvAm) 216
213 Off to bed. Got to get up early to beat the grandkids. Posted by: Enby at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (QP2lF) ******* Always, ALWAYS, check your phrasing! Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Maybe he meant what he wrote. Sometimes they've got it coming Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:30 PM (hcfn1) 217
Found some on sale magazines for sons .30 carbine. In the post office on Christmas Eve to mail them and told the guy, "Merry Christmas".
He just looked at me like I had 3 heads. At least I felt good about the day. Posted by: lurker/in/Wyoming at December 24, 2014 10:31 PM (8GeZz) 218
In fact, the Europeans probably picked it up from the Arab Muslims.
No "probably" about it - http://press.princeton.edu/titles/7641.html Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 24, 2014 10:31 PM (AVEe1) 219
Still cheaper than a wife
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:26 PM (hcfn1) ******8 No doubt. You don't just pay them for what they do. It's for the privilege of just being able to leave with no further discussion. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:31 PM (rsO9D) 220
And they're finally home. Will hide keys to keep D'oh Boy from driving to his apartment to get his stuff for tomorrow.
Have a great Christmas, Horde. You guys kept me sane during a really scary, tense time a while back. God bless BCochran, EC and the rest of you who were so kind and generous to D'oh Boy. He'll never forget it, and neither will I or my husband. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:31 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: Archer at December 24, 2014 10:31 PM (QIrzm) 222
Yeah, and the Arab Muslims were enslaving black Africans long before the white Europeans got the idea. In fact, the Europeans probably picked it up from the Arab Muslims.
Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:28 PM (sdi6R) Yeah, the great city of Timbuktu was great because the Arabs established it as the main trade center for slaves. Islam...is there anything it can't do? Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:32 PM (KBvAm) 223
Jane and Wierdflunky(etc.) Those are my favorites, and yes they do bring a tear.
Posted by: Dennis at December 24, 2014 10:33 PM (Mt69v) 224
You and your son are very welcome, Jane!
We got a call from the stepson a few days ago. They were still en route to their destination, but it sounded like he was in good spirits. They got to shoot off the deck, so I know he enjoyed that. Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:33 PM (doBIb) 225
Yeah, the great city of Timbuktu was great because the Arabs established it as the main trade center for slaves.
Technically, it was founded by Muslim Berbers more than Arabs - Islam...is there anything it can't do? Oh. Yeah, I think you figured it out, never mind me Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 24, 2014 10:33 PM (AVEe1) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:34 PM (hcfn1) 227
Oh yeah, before I forget, Santa brought me another gun!
Sorry, entirely to drunk to dig out out now. Some kind of SKS looking thing. Fires .22 lr. Memo to ettes, guns are ALWAYS a good Christmas present. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:34 PM (So0Fk) 228
Thanks for the Maddy Prior recommendation. Enjoying it a lot.
The Muppets Christmas Carol is the only movie I *make* my kids watch every year. They don't care for it but it was the movie John and I went to see on our first anniversary so it is special to me. When the first poor guinea pig died John gave Bob Cratchett's speech at the passing of Tiny Tim over the shoebox. I didn't know the kids had forgotten that until today, so I'm glad I told them. Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 10:34 PM (GDulk) 229
Bowie's not much younger than Bing was when they sang that duet...
Posted by: JoeF. at December 24, 2014 10:35 PM (8HGb7) 230
A Soldier's Christmas
http://bit.ly/13ZXKiY Merry Christmas and Thank You to those serving and have served away from home and loved ones during the Christmas Holidays. Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:35 PM (m0j2h) 231
We got a call from the stepson a few days ago. They
were still en route to their destination, but it sounded like he was in good spirits. They got to shoot off the deck, so I know he enjoyed that. Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:33 PM (doBIb) Keeping your boy in our prayers. What can we send him and where? And my son just came in and said, "Anytime you get to shoot *anything* it's a good day." Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (FsuaD) 232
Happy non-denominational, non-oppressive, non-rapey holiday.
Posted by: otho at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (tBSrv) 233
She actually has an LG front loader. Bought top of the line stuff when she had a small amount of cash.
*considers banging head on desk, decides it isn't worth it* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:12 PM (FsuaD) You think that's nuts? I have a very nice care-giver who stays with my dad for 2 hours while I run errands. I got into a conversation with her about outlet stores on Monday. She told me that she bought a $600 Coach purse. 600 DOLLARS! This is a woman with a crappy, low paying job. I just don't understand that. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (2pq7O) Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:37 PM (Y2eQR) 235
The Alastair Sim version of "A Christmas Carol" is my favorite. It's very atmospheric.
Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:38 PM (sdi6R) 236
*unlurking for a bit*
Merry Christmas to you all! I cant thank you enough for the knowledge, entertainment, and enjoyment you have given me this past few years. I wish I could tell you how much it means to me. Thank you so much!!! *relurks* Posted by: Dennis at December 24, 2014 10:38 PM (Mt69v) 237
Keeping your boy in our prayers. What can we send him and where?
How about a 20yo girl who isn't high maintenance? Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:38 PM (doBIb) Posted by: Carol at December 24, 2014 10:39 PM (sj3Ax) 239
Good evening and Merry Christmas, all.
Jane, if I were you, I'd offer to wash a couple loads for her and call it a day. But I guess that's why people think you're sweet and they call me an ass****.. I think I'll try to make some egg nog from scratch for the first-ever time ever- I found an Alton Brown recipe... I have bourbon, eggs, and half & half - maybe some cinnamon. Who needs nutmeg? Posted by: shredded chi at December 24, 2014 10:39 PM (lO6Ut) 240
How about a 20yo girl who isn't high maintenance?
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:38 PM (doBIb) Something realistic please! Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:39 PM (So0Fk) 241
"I just don't understand that."
Credit card? I work with a with a guy who makes decent money but he is around 25k in credit card debt. That's unbelievable to me. I don't have a credit card. He shrugs it off and they keep giving him credit. Posted by: Archer at December 24, 2014 10:40 PM (QIrzm) 242
Oh God, what have I done?
Wife sent me out today to buy stocking stuff for Little. I went to Five Below, cuz Wally World was jammed (Five Below too, but they were driving that checkout line like they were cowboys on the last leg to Kansas City.) I spent $115. One hundred and fifteen dollars at Five Below. Now I have 5 bags full of little shit to wrap. Five. Bags. We're going to need a bigger stocking. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:40 PM (KAmzK) 243
172 I think I've watched every iteration of a Christmas carol, Christmas vacation, Christmas story, and Charlie Brown Christmas. And that was just this week.
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:17 PM (doBIb) I just don't care for any of that stuff. I'm not even particularly fond of most Christmas carols. I love Christmas, just not the songs or movies. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM (2pq7O) 244
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:28 PM (2pq7O)
Have to admit that I've told my (white) 15 year old Son pretty much the same. I'm not *terribly* worried about him getting into such a situation, but he's starting to get in a bad habit of speaking disrespectfully to me and that will not be good if he has to deal with others in authority (even if he isn't trying to be particularly obnoxious). Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM (GDulk) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM (doBIb) 246
*unlurking for a bit*
Merry Christmas to you all! I cant thank you enough for the knowledge, entertainment, and enjoyment you have given me this past few years. I wish I could tell you how much it means to me. Thank you so much!!! *relurks* Posted by: Dennis at December 24, 2014 10:38 PM (Mt69v) ******* Dewd! Come on back out and play. Same request for all lurkers. Just jump into the furball with both feet and have at it. Please. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:42 PM (rsO9D) 247
Jim in Texas - thanks for sharing the true Christmas -
We live in strange times but no surprise to believers in Christ. The amazing grace video was lovely, Maet. Thanks for including it. Merry Christmas! Posted by: Truth at December 24, 2014 10:42 PM (WQ7Wn) 248
I just don't care for any of that stuff. I'm not even particularly fond of most Christmas carols. I love Christmas, just not the songs or movies.
I've seen them so many times, I think I have them all memorized. Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:42 PM (doBIb) 249
245 One hundred and fifteen dollars at Five Below.
That's like half the store! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM ( Economy is booming, Yay! Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:43 PM (hcfn1) 250
That's like half the store!
*glum* I know. I bought him 6 (six!) guns (toy). What was I thinking? Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:43 PM (KAmzK) 251
" Just jump into the furball with both feet and have at it."
No kidding. No reason to be scared. Just keep up. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:44 PM (QIrzm) 252
249 245 One hundred and fifteen dollars at Five Below.
That's like half the store! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM ( Economy is booming, Yay! Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:43 PM (hcfn1) Weirddave's a one-percenter! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:44 PM (doBIb) 253
I worked with a woman who told her teen aged son that if the cops pulled him over to keep his mouth shut and do what he's told.
Mom? Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 24, 2014 10:44 PM (AVEe1) 254
Eeeek. Unholy mother of mohammad. D'oh Boy is spending the night here, and because of alcohol, couldn't go back to his apartment to get sleepwear, etc.
Do. Not. Want. to see him ever stroll through my house again in his underwear with everything practically hanging out. And he was wearing "festive" Christmas socks. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:44 PM (FsuaD) 255
Whats a 'Five Below'?
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM (Y2eQR) 256
Visa Gift Card. They have $500 limit, so better buy two. Ask me how I know....
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (VHKLL) Wow, that seems pretty expensive. As I said the other night, on "Cops" a nice meth whore goes for about 15 bucks. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM (2pq7O) 257
Have to admit that I've told my (white) 15 year old Son pretty much the same. I'm not *terribly* worried about him getting into such a situation, but he's starting to get in a bad habit of speaking disrespectfully to me
If, IF I regained consciousness, it would have been around my 21st birthday. Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM (m0j2h) 258
One hundred and fifteen dollars at Five Below. Now I have 5 bags full of little shit to wrap. Five. Bags.
We're going to need a bigger stocking. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:40 PM (KAmzK) It's easy to get carried away. I made Mr. H stop at Big Lots after church tonight so I could buy a 5 foot tall light up Eiffel Tower for my daughter. She loves those things, and I bet this is on of he favorite gifts this year. Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM (btTLZ) 259
Whats a 'Five Below'?
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM I think it's code. Posted by: otho at December 24, 2014 10:46 PM (tBSrv) 260
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (2pq7O)
Hate to say this (and especially at Christmas) but check your dad's finances. Even people who start out well-meaning can decide they "deserve" a little extra cash. Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 10:46 PM (GDulk) Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:46 PM (KAmzK) 262
It bugs me because of the anti-Christian assumptions buried in it. Africans can't celebrate Christmas? There are more Christians in Africa than anywhere else right now. Which means that "African Christmas" is the one that comes on the 25th of December and celebrates the birth of Jesus.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 10:21 PM (vtCEb) Our diocese has a couple of priests from Nigeria. The one in my dad's parish is really good. He brings my dad communion. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:47 PM (2pq7O) 263
"a nice meth whore goes for about 15 bucks."
What do you consider a "nice" meth whore? Still has a jaw? Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:47 PM (QIrzm) 264
I know. I bought him 6 (six!) guns (toy). What was I thinking?
He won't have to reload as often? Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 10:47 PM (m0j2h) Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:48 PM (KAmzK) 266
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Whats a 'Five Below'? It's an upscale dollar store. Everything costs $5 or less. Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:46 PM (KAmzK) EC was right. You are a 1%er Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:48 PM (hcfn1) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:48 PM (QIrzm) 268
Gotta load the Christmas stockings. Guess whose is empty every year?
Son looks at the stockings. "Which one is mine?" I point to the cute one with all the toy soldiers, etc. on it he's had forever. Seriously. Then he notices, "The *cats* have a stocking???" Yes. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:48 PM (FsuaD) 269
Merry Christmas to all the Horde!
Posted by: Dianna at December 24, 2014 10:49 PM (X6oOY) 270
Wow, that seems pretty expensive. As I said the other night, on "Cops" a nice meth whore goes for about 15 bucks.
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:45 PM (2pq7O) ******* I am, if nothing else, a Conissar (intentional) of quality over quantity. My divorce party was in Vegas, before I ever even moved out. Hence the experience, and Good God what an experience it was. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:49 PM (VHKLL) 271
By the way ...
Got a card today from an old chum ... Filled with symbols of secular Christmas but the wording was "Have a Merry Holiday!" Weird. Posted by: Odd at December 24, 2014 10:49 PM (WQ7Wn) 272
I know. I bought him 6 (six!) guns (toy). What was I thinking?
Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:43 PM (KAmzK) You took 'six-shooter' too literally? Posted by: J. Random Dude at December 24, 2014 10:50 PM (8OfdL) 273
272 I know. I bought him 6 (six!) guns (toy). What was I thinking?
Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 10:43 PM (KAmzK) You took 'six-shooter' too literally? Posted by: J. Random Dude at December 24, 2014 10:50 PM (8OfdL) That's like five New York Reloads! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (doBIb) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (QIrzm) 275
Watching "It's A Wonderful Life". Has anyone else noticed the horror in the voice of the guardian angel when he tells George that Mary is "an Old Maid" versus the reaction to Violet - who appears to be either a prostitute or the town tramp? Apparently, it is better to be the town prostitute versus an Old Maid/Librarian? Please explain....
Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (msAGT) 276
I have a complete vintage aluminum tree from the 1960's. Plus LOTS of vintage type ornaments.
I'm guessing that's going to fund my retirement.... Posted by: shibumi who is exceptionally cynical today at December 24, 2014 10:52 PM (LeFwz) 277
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Then he notices, "The *cats* have a stocking???" Yes. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:48 PM (FsuaD) Well of course. Posted by: rickl at December 24, 2014 10:53 PM (sdi6R) 278
275 Watching "It's A Wonderful Life". Has anyone else noticed the horror in the voice of the guardian angel when he tells George that Mary is "an Old Maid" versus the reaction to Violet - who appears to be either a prostitute or the town tramp? Apparently, it is better to be the town prostitute versus an Old Maid/Librarian? Please explain....
Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (msAGT) It's always better to have a man, even if it's on an occasional basis? Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:53 PM (btTLZ) 279
Our dogs have stockings
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:54 PM (hcfn1) 280
"Our dogs have stockings"
What are they getting, MH? And, I know you'll have to whisper so that they don't hear. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:55 PM (QIrzm) 281
Merry Christmas, Morons! And happy Hanukkah to all the Moronsteins.
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at December 24, 2014 10:55 PM (5pg79) 282
Merry Christmas, all ye Horde!
Posted by: @votermom at December 24, 2014 10:55 PM (cbfNE) 283
Apparently, it is better to be the town prostitute versus an Old Maid/Librarian? Please explain....
Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (msAGT) Um evidently, the word "apparently", doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Everyone likes prostitutes, they're so friendly. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (So0Fk) 284
My mom was too sick to come over tonight. I know this will be her last Christmas and she couldn't spend it with her family.
Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (/IQip) 285
You seem to be implying something....?
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (QIrzm) ******** That a Professional pleasure giver May just rock the socks off of a guy who was about to be divorced after he had his own bedroom for a year? Yeah...I said it! Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (YNkME) 286
*whispering so kittehs don't hear*
Santa is bringing them catnip toy mice. However, they'll have more fun with the wrapping paper and ribbon tomorrow. Their stocking says, "Cats Love Christmas Too." Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 10:57 PM (FsuaD) 287
280 "Our dogs have stockings"
What are they getting, MH? And, I know you'll have to whisper so that they don't hear. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:55 PM (QIrzm) Thinking about a Valium script for the pup. Actually they are all getting stuffed bones Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:57 PM (hcfn1) 288
Merry Christmas all.
Just got back from family Christmas party. Four generations were there. God Bless All In This House ! Posted by: seamrog at December 24, 2014 10:58 PM (2vMBB) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:58 PM (doBIb) Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 10:58 PM (e+1S5) 291
Ok, done wrapping the wife's presents. What did I miss?
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (GEICT) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (QIrzm) 293
284 My mom was too sick to come over tonight. I know this will be her last Christmas and she couldn't spend it with her family.
Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (/IQip) How old is your mother? Maybe you can go see her, instead. Is she very ill? I am sorry to hear this. Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (btTLZ) 294
284 My mom was too sick to come over tonight. I know this will be her last Christmas and she couldn't spend it with her family.
Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (/IQip) Sorry to hear that jewels Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (hcfn1) 295
Watching "It's A Wonderful Life". Has anyone else noticed the horror in the voice of the guardian angel when he tells George that Mary is "an Old Maid" versus the reaction to Violet - who appears to be either a prostitute or the town tramp? Apparently, it is better to be the town prostitute versus an Old Maid/Librarian? Please explain....
Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 10:51 PM (msAGT) "Old Maid" is a waste of good cooter. And a waste of good cooter is.....uh... an abomination or something. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's an abomination. Yeah. Posted by: naturalfake at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (KBvAm) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:00 PM (QIrzm) 297
Thinking about a Valium script for the pup. Actually they are all getting stuffed bones
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December ------------------ Heh. that puppy is adorable - you know you wouldn't drug it. Merry Christmas, Mis. Posted by: shredded chi at December 24, 2014 11:00 PM (lO6Ut) 298
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My mom was too sick to come over tonight. I know this will be her last Christmas and she couldn't spend it with her family. Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (/IQip) Can you go to her? I know this is tough for you and yours. Bring Christmas to her, if you can. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:00 PM (FsuaD) 299
Ummmmm...anyone know the proper amount of quicklime needed to dispose of a jolly old elf that had an unfortunate mishap attempting entry?
Asking for a friend... Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:00 PM (AXimz) 300
289 Oh my god, the retards just put in Christmas Vacation again!
Noooo!!! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 10:58 PM (doBIb) Stop right there. Do we have a problem? Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:01 PM (GEICT) 301
If you want to get your cat stoned, Hartz makes a great calming collar. It's got lavender in it. Makes Kitty nice & mellow.
Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 11:01 PM (btTLZ) 302
Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 10:56 PM (/IQip)
I'm very sorry jewells, it may be mine also. Merry Christmas anyway. All we can do is what people have always done. We press on. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at December 24, 2014 11:01 PM (So0Fk) 303
So I'm changing the light-bulb tubes in the laundry-room this afternoon in the semi-darkness and a grey mouse runs across the laundry-room floor; out into the rec room; and disappears between the floorboard radiator and the (old) built-in wall cabinet.
Not that I had anything to hand anyway but I've got the tube pins halfway into the tight grooves of the tube socket so I can't do anything about it. I decide to ignore it until I can put some traps out for overnight. Then at 9:45 when heading from the TV section of the basement to go upstairs I see the chubby little S.O.B. under the old dining-room table in the basement. I move from side to side observing it and can't tell if it's moving its head following my movements or if it's just lying there. (Dead or asleep?) I go upstairs and get into my shoes (still in my bare feet) put on a pair of rubber gloves and grab a broom and go downstairs (it's still under the table) and get a bucket from the laundry-room. Sloooowly I turn and approach it. It doesn't move when I tap the broom handle near it and put the bucket down near it. So I know it's dead and I use the broom handle end to push it into the bucket. (Too bad I didn't have a broom-handle Mauser pistol earlier although that might have been a little extreme!) It's grey and chubby so I'm pretty sure it was the same mouse earlier. I go outside into the mist in my pajamas (it's a reasonable ways above freezing tonight) and toss it over the fence into the schoolyard behind my house. Back in the house I hear a distinct squeaking noise and then realize that it's not another mouse (or the ghost of the dead one!!1!!!) but is the sound of my bare feet squeaking in my running shoes as I walk. Using Lysol I sanitize the heck out of the area where the corpse was and I put some raw bleach and then water into the bucket; and also rinse the broom handle tip which with I had used to poke it into the bucket. I still laid out the two traps I had planned on just in case it had family in the area. Rigor mortis had begun to set in but I don't think it had been dead that long as my aged father had seen it alive in the basement as well around 5:45. And although I didn't notice any fleas jump off the corpse I hope bubonic plague didn't kill the little bastard although if you don't hear from me any time in the near future, then you'll know what got me. Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:02 PM (AbfZY) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:02 PM (doBIb) 305
"anyone know the proper amount of quicklime needed"
Fifty-pound sack should suffice. And DO NOT ask me how I know. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (QIrzm) 306
Hubby went over there this afternoon.. she was pretty bad but not bad enough to be taken to the hospital. Brother stopped by on the way out to my place to check on her and on the way home. Me and my kids will go over there tomorrow and bring gifts and food. It's just a day by day thing.
Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (/IQip) 307
The 1955 "We're No Angels" (Bogie, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov) is available at Amazon Prime Instant Video.
Posted by: butch at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (HLx1C) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (doBIb) 309
Okay, we're all going to bed now.
I love Christmas so much. Really hate going to the ATL crowd tomorrow. May as well be a bunch of satanists. Progs, a self-hating Jew, you name it. Gah. Can't wait to come home Friday morning. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (FsuaD) 310
You asked for a miracle? I give you the F. B. I.
Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (e+1S5) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:04 PM (QIrzm) 312
Posted by: shredded chi at December 24, 2014 11:00 PM (lO6Ut)
Hey Chi Merry Christmas to you & Tucker. My boy was a little terrorist today Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:04 PM (hcfn1) 313
I work with a with a guy who makes decent money but he is around 25k in credit card debt. That's unbelievable to me. I don't have a credit card. He shrugs it off and they keep giving him credit.
Posted by: Archer at December 24, 2014 10:40 PM (QIrzm) I have no debt. That is why I was able to retire. Some of these people are going to have to work into their eighties at the rate they spend. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:04 PM (2pq7O) 314
Ack! I know the feeling--ten years ago all I wanted for Christmas was one last one with mom.
I didn't get it. Much more luck this year with dad, I'm pleased as punch to report. Treasure what you have while you have it, you never know how long that is. Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:04 PM (AXimz) 315
#303 P.S. I don't think it had been around in the basement for long as I didn't hear it in the walls (and I've got great hearing); and I had left boxes of crackers out over the past week and my father had left packages of saltines out for the past two weeks (not even including the chunks that missed his mouth and were on the floor!) and none of them had been touched. And the ground floor pantries with the saltines box on the ground and potatoes were untouched.
Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:05 PM (AbfZY) 316
Jane, if you ever have time, we could have dinner at the Blue Willow Inn.
Merry Christmas! Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 11:05 PM (btTLZ) 317
>>>Stop right there. Do we have a problem?
Right? I'm beginning to think EC is some sort of goddamn communist heathen. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:05 PM (e+1S5) 318
Wait Andy, are you saying your aged father died of bubonic plague in your basement, caught in a bucket trap?
I'm so confused... Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 11:05 PM (Y2eQR) 319
Me and my kids will go over there tomorrow and bring gifts and food. It's just a day by day thing.
Good on you! And prayers for you and your family... Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:06 PM (AXimz) 320
317 >>>Stop right there. Do we have a problem?
Right? I'm beginning to think EC is some sort of goddamn communist heathen. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:05 PM (e+1S5) I wanted to watch something else! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:06 PM (doBIb) 321
Going to bed now???
When I was a kid, OUR Santa came early and I got woke up, so Dad and Mom could sleep in on Christmas morning. /it was a good plan actually... Posted by: shibumi who is exceptionally cynical today at December 24, 2014 11:07 PM (LeFwz) 322
I'm beginning to think EC is some sort of goddamn communist heathen.
Worse, he may be a...a...crossbowist. Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:07 PM (AXimz) 323
I've seen it 4 times this week already!
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:03 PM (doBIb) And? Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:07 PM (GEICT) 324
I think I see where you're going here.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:59 PM (QIrzm) ***** Cool. I'm sorry for the lack of earlier clarity. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:07 PM (YNkME) 325
Have to admit that I've told my (white) 15 year old Son pretty much the same. I'm not *terribly* worried about him getting into such a situation, but he's starting to get in a bad habit of speaking disrespectfully to me and that will not be good if he has to deal with others in authority (even if he isn't trying to be particularly obnoxious).
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 10:41 PM (GDulk) Once he drives he can get pulled over and have to deal with cops. This woman told her son that he can fight the ticket in court, so don't argue with the police. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:07 PM (2pq7O) 326
Much more luck this year with dad, I'm pleased as punch to report. Treasure what you have while you have it, you never know how long that is.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December Amen EC spineless when it comes to the remote? F*cking immigrants Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:08 PM (hcfn1) 327
On a final note, remember what Mooch said about tomorrow morning:
She just wants to sleep in, because of all the work she does the rest of the year. Imagine having that Beast as your mother. We're all blessed, no matter what, because we're not Obamas. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:08 PM (FsuaD) 328
Yes, OG Celtic-American, but luckily he was insured for a surprisingly-large amount.
Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:09 PM (AbfZY) 329
>>>I wanted to watch something else!
So walk to the DVD player, put in what you want, and give The Look to any who dare challenge your position as alpha dog. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:09 PM (e+1S5) Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 11:09 PM (GDulk) 331
"Cool. I'm sorry for the lack of earlier clarity. "
Recommendations? Not that I'll be out there anytime soon or looking for anything like that. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:10 PM (QIrzm) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:10 PM (doBIb) 333
Watched The Interview. It's pretty dumb. And not very funny. Though it wasn't as bad as I expected. Has a lot of poop jokes and gay jokes and asian accent jokes.
The guy who plays Kim Jong Un is actually pretty good. It's basically a Seth Rogen style raunchy version of Spies Like Us. Just not funny and with more shart jokes. Like, if you think buttholes are crazy funny, and the idea of stuff coming out of a butthole or going into a butthole really cracks you up -- then The Interview might be just what you are looking for. So, yay America! Fuckin' shart jokes for Freedom and Shit! Woo-hoo! Posted by: Costanza Defense at December 24, 2014 11:10 PM (ZPrif) 334
So walk to the DVD player, put in what you want, and give The Look to any who dare challenge your position as alpha dog.
Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:09 PM (e+1S5) HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:10 PM (GEICT) 335
It's basically a Seth Rogen style raunchy version of Spies Like Us. Just not funny and with more shart jokes.
So, about what I expected then. Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:11 PM (AXimz) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:11 PM (doBIb) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (FsuaD) 338
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk I presume the Drunken Midgets at least leave no visible scars? Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (AXimz) 339
Ok, so there's an early comment about filling socks, and no one says a word about Joe Biden, who doesn't fill stockings, but can do a really good job filling those footie jammies that Dr Jill buys for him.
Merry Christmas fellow morons. Enjoy the good times and the season with family and friends. Posted by: Mephitis at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (GLwVs) Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (doBIb) Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (FsuaD) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (QIrzm) 343
I presume the Drunken Midgets at least leave no visible scars?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (AXimz) He's been neutered Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (hcfn1) 344
341 Your sons would love my son's best bud in the Corps.
D____ Love. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (FsuaD) Boot camp must have been awesome! Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (doBIb) 345
Every time I hear the Hallelulah Chorus, I think how interesting it is that something that evolved from primordial ooze managed to string all those purely random vocal sounds and notes together to create that beautiful music!
It's a mystery, I tells you! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night! Posted by: Hrothgar at December 24, 2014 11:14 PM (fL/7/) 346
My husband and son have gone to sleep and my exhausted ass is WIDE AWAKE.
Dammit. My body must be building up a resistance to the prog horde I'm facing tomorrow. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:14 PM (FsuaD) 347
I presume the Drunken Midgets at least leave no visible scars?
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:12 PM (AXimz) Actually, the younger Midget, affectionately known as The Wild, has a decent scar on her forehead. Runs vertically through an eyebrow. Not my fault. Told her and her sister a thousand times not to play tug of war in the house. She didn't listen. BOOM. Forehead meet kitchen table. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:15 PM (GEICT) 348
260 Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (2pq7O)
Hate to say this (and especially at Christmas) but check your dad's finances. Even people who start out well-meaning can decide they "deserve" a little extra cash. Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 24, 2014 10:46 PM (GDulk) I take care of all his finances, go through his statements, and so on. He used to keep a lot of money in his checking account. We limited that even before I moved in with him, because we were afraid that a scam artist could come to the door. Most of his assets are in types of things that would be difficult for anyone to steal from, stocks, CD's, and so on. Also, banks around here want to see ID. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:15 PM (2pq7O) 349
"Can I take something out for you?"
Things can't get any hooter....er....hotter than they already are. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:15 PM (QIrzm) 350
>>>Boot camp must have been awesome!
Guy in my platoon had the last name Sue. That went about like you'd expect. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:16 PM (e+1S5) 351
What do you consider a "nice" meth whore? Still has a jaw?
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 10:47 PM (QIrzm) Still has some meat on her bones, and uses concealer to cover up whatever those sores are that they get. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:17 PM (2pq7O) 352
I always forget how hot the sales girl is.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:17 PM (GEICT) 353
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:04 PM (AXimz)
Preach it, brother! Posted by: Hrothgar at December 24, 2014 11:17 PM (fL/7/) 354
Just dropping by to wish all of you fine people a very Merry Christmas.
(now that I re-read that it sounds like Dr. Rumack from Airplane) Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 24, 2014 11:17 PM (l3vZN) 355
327: those girls and the country would be better off if Mooch never got out of bed.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (ucDmr) 356
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:15 PM (GEICT)
I meant on you of course, though honestly it's a poor childhood that doesn't generate a certain amount of scar tissue. Or it used to be anyway. Folks are wusses these days. Oh well, time to lay in wait for morning. Merry Christmas to All, and to All, a Good Night... Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (AXimz) 357
Shoves zolpidem thru USB to Jane
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (hcfn1) 358
But I have to admit, the $15 hookers on "Cops" don't look like Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman".
Ya get what ya pay for. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (2pq7O) 359
I meant on you of course, though honestly it's a poor childhood that doesn't generate a certain amount of scar tissue. Or it used to be anyway. Folks are wusses these days.
Oh well, time to lay in wait for morning. Merry Christmas to All, and to All, a Good Night... Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (AXimz) Ohhhh...my bad. Plenty of scars, but none from them. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:19 PM (GEICT) 360
Boot camp must have been awesome!
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:13 PM (doBIb) He went by his middle name. Still. One of our son's best buddies is a D.I. at Parris Island. How weird it is that over five years ago, my kid was going through hell on earth at boot camp, and now one of his best buds is putting kids through it. Hehehehehehehehe Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:19 PM (FsuaD) 361
Recommendations? Not that I'll be out there anytime soon or looking for anything like that.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:10 PM (QIrzm) ******* www.sherisranch.com. If ya got the coin, you will not be sorry. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:20 PM (YNkME) 362
You think that's nuts? I have a very nice care-giver who stays with my dad for 2 hours while I run errands. I got into a conversation with her about outlet stores on Monday. She told me that she bought a $600 Coach purse. 600 DOLLARS! This is a woman with a crappy, low paying job. I just don't understand that.
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 10:36 PM (2pq7O) Simple. We all are paying for her rent, medical, and clothing. She gets to spend "her money" on the latest Iphone and designer clothing. Posted by: Ashley Judds Puffy Scamper at December 24, 2014 11:20 PM (+Fae7) 363
>>>Actually, the younger Midget, affectionately known as The Wild, has a decent scar on her forehead. Runs vertically through an eyebrow. Not my fault.
My sister has a scar just below her eye, about an inch and a half long, from the time she tried to surf the ironing board. When we got to the ER, she told the doc that mommy pushed her. Mommy is lucky that I and dad were there to correct the record. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:21 PM (e+1S5) 364
357
Shoves zolpidem thru USB to Jane Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (hcfn1) What the hell is that? Will it make me numb, happy, numb and happy? *stares at USB* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:21 PM (FsuaD) 365
271 By the way ...
Got a card today from an old chum ... Filled with symbols of secular Christmas but the wording was "Have a Merry Holiday!" Weird. Posted by: Odd at December 24, 2014 10:49 PM (WQ7Wn) Maybe he's afraid that the god of secular humanism will strike him with lightning if he utters the dreaded word "Christmas". I think I'd say "Christmas" to him every chance I got, just to be a snot. There's your Christmas spirit. Posted by: nerdygirl at December 24, 2014 11:22 PM (2pq7O) 366
What the hell is that? Will it make me numb, happy, numb and happy?
*stares at USB* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11 Sleepy Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:22 PM (hcfn1) 367
Shoves zolpidem thru USB to Jane
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:18 PM (hcfn1) What the hell is that? Will it make me numb, happy, numb and happy? *stares at USB* Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:21 PM (FsuaD) Generic form of ambien Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:23 PM (GEICT) 368
MH: I trust Christmas is going well?
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:23 PM (ucDmr) 369
Sleepy
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:22 PM (hcfn1) Thnx. Just took two 10 mg. melatonin. Washed down with half a glass of wine. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:24 PM (FsuaD) 370
My sister has a scar just below her eye, about an inch and a half long, from the time she tried to surf the ironing board.
When we got to the ER, she told the doc that mommy pushed her. Mommy is lucky that I and dad were there to correct the record. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:21 PM (e+1S5) Wife and I were being stupid and goofing around when we were dating in college. Ended up with a broken bone in the top of her hand. I took her to the ER. Damn near got accused of abuse. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:24 PM (GEICT) 371
368 MH: I trust Christmas is going well? Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December Hey CH how's it with you? Xmas eve is going well Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:25 PM (hcfn1) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:25 PM (QIrzm) Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 11:25 PM (KAmzK) 374
I spent the week telling people Merry Christmas on the phone. Except the ones that had a reason to think it wasn't at all merry, and might have suspected that I was mocking them.
I did notice that if you respond to a "happy holidays" with a Merry Christmas, you get a response back of "Merry Christmas" Didn't talk to Mary Cloggenstein of Brattleboro VT, though. Posted by: Kindltot at December 24, 2014 11:26 PM (t//F+) 375
Tom & Jerry in my mug. Blizzard outside. Redhead on the couch. Now if I can just get the kids to go to bed...
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 24, 2014 11:27 PM (0Izkc) 376
I took her to the ER. Damn near got accused of abuse.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:24 PM (GEICT) Same thing happened with us. We were "wrestling" around, and D'oh squeezed my side hard. It ended up hurting pretty bad, so he drove me to a 24 hour clinic near our ATL house. I ended up having a bruised rib. The young doc working there tried with all his heart to get me to "confess" my husband had physically abused me. I refused, of course. The young doctor was not happy. Scary, scary, scary. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:28 PM (FsuaD) 377
370 My sister has a scar just below her eye, about an inch and a half long, from the time she tried to surf the ironing board------
Always said you weren't a real parent until your kids went to the ER. All 3 of mine were visitors at one time Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:28 PM (hcfn1) 378
Shitter was full!
Posted by: Weirddave at December 24, 2014 11:25 PM (KAmzK) Story. So our church "adopted" quite a few families/kids for Christmas. Church set up a tree with name tags hanging from the tree. You picked the tag/tags you wanted to buy gifts for. They were struggling a bit getting the tree set up. I walk by about the time they get it plugged in and the lights come on. So of course, "The lights aren't twinkling, Clark" No one had any idea what I meant. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:28 PM (GEICT) 379
THEN WHAT KILLED MOUSE? Posted by: Soothsayer's Imaginary Home For Incorrigible Boys & Girls at December 24, 2014 11:29 PM (WiLcs) 380
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 24, 2014
Didn't know you had a setter., Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:30 PM (hcfn1) 381
WeirdFlunky, sorry about your health issue.
Posted by: PaleRider, click on my sig and vote for Lost Fantasy daily at December 24, 2014 11:30 PM (7w/kf) 382
Of course, I'm the one who's been cooking all week and preparing food to take to the Life Coach's lair tomorrow.
Physically exhausted. Now I'm wide awake. Husband and son (who's staying in the guest room) sound asleep. Dammit. Gah. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:31 PM (FsuaD) 383
I'm going to do a shot of something. See if that helps.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (FsuaD) 384
MH: All is good. Whole family is home. Even have a doggy to play with. Working out the kinks on new iPad. I killed my old one with the new OS.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (ucDmr) 385
Jane,wake your husband up and do horrible things to him.
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (Y2eQR) 386
"Shot my wad" with the giant Leela pix, so nothing left now. Merry Christmas each and every member of the Horde.
Posted by: Null at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (xjpRj) Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (KH1sk) 388
383 I'm going to do a shot of something. See if that helps.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (FsuaD) Tequila Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (GEICT) Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:33 PM (4Mv1T) 390
Didn't know you had a setter.,
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Careful, the Senior Master Sgts daughter knows how to operate a baseball bat. Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 24, 2014 11:33 PM (0Izkc) 391
Tequila Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:32 PM (GEICT) Really? My husband swears it relaxes people. I hate the stuff but here I go... Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:33 PM (FsuaD) 392
Same to you TR
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:34 PM (ucDmr) 393
Holy cow, Central Michigan!! Why did they go for two? How could they have lost, after THAT?
Posted by: Cowboy at December 24, 2014 11:34 PM (HHYLh) 394
"
Jane,wake your husband up and do horrible things to him" Don't you listen to that, Jane. Leave him be. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:34 PM (QIrzm) 395
Chavez, sounds as if things are good! We had Xmas last weekend. Tomorrow will be quiet with me & momma
Cool on the new IPad Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:34 PM (hcfn1) 396
Hey TR
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:35 PM (hcfn1) 397
Really? My husband swears it relaxes people. I hate the stuff but here I go...
Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:33 PM (FsuaD) Oh yes. Here's how I drink tequila. I'm sure it has a name, but I don't know it. We'll call it the Full Cochran. 3 parts tequila 1 part lemon juice little bit of sugar Shoot it down. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:36 PM (GEICT) 398
The heater's out
Sinus infection Building quite A tissue collection Simply having a miserable Christmas time Simply having a miserable Christmas time The card is maxed And I've still to get A bunch more Useless shit Having a simply miserable Christmas time Having a simply miserable Christmas time Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 24, 2014 11:36 PM (UVfht) 399
I'm hoping the mouse ate something poisonous in the laundry-room or in the wall cupboards. I'll check it out tomorrow when I check the traps. And it was pretty chubby so maybe someone had put it in a chokehold earlier that evening?
Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:36 PM (AbfZY) 400
Ugh. Okay. Did a shot. Off to bed to die or whatever.
Night, all. Husband, son in guest room, and two kittehs are all peaceful and asleep. Love to the Horde. Posted by: Jane D'oh at December 24, 2014 11:37 PM (FsuaD) 401
Careful, the Senior Master Sgts daughter knows how to operate a baseball bat.
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 24, 2014 No offense coming from the guy with 3 of them, setters that is. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:37 PM (hcfn1) 402
@295 - "Old Maid" is a waste of good cooter.
And a waste of good cooter is.....uh... an abomination or something. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's an abomination. Yeah. Yes, I think that must be the main message of "It's A Wonderful Life". Screw George - and his exclamation that he wishes he had never been born! A waste of good cooter is an abomination! Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 11:38 PM (msAGT) 403
Just got back from the big bad city where we saw Into The Woods at the Zigfeld.
Excellent, excellent, excellent. I swear Chris Pine was channeling Shatner. Very fine acting and singing especially from the younger members of the cast. Posted by: Kreplach at December 24, 2014 11:38 PM (wFMm8) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:38 PM (hcfn1) 405
I just find it odd that the unwelcome mouse you saw for the first time just happened to drop dead a few hours later. Too easy. I dunno about you, but I'd be waiting for the other shoe to drop. Posted by: Soothsayer's Imaginary Home For Incorrigible Boys & Girls at December 24, 2014 11:39 PM (WiLcs) 406
No offense coming from the guy with 3 of them, setters that is.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian None taken, and you are a lucky guy. And the redhead on the couch just started snoring. Oh well. Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 24, 2014 11:39 PM (0Izkc) 407
Proud to say I have never seen It's a Wonderful Life. I'm a moron and wouldn't get it.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:40 PM (ucDmr) 408
Chris Pine is the son of Sgt. Gutraer from CHiPs Posted by: Soothsayer's Imaginary Home For Incorrigible Boys & Girls at December 24, 2014 11:40 PM (WiLcs) 409
Tonight is the first time in forever that I actually got all the gifts wrapped ahead of time. The tradition had become a Christmas Eve on the floor wrapping stuff late night after the kiddies head to bed (under protest hoping to catch Santa!). Now I don't know what to do!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 24, 2014 11:41 PM (HHYLh) 410
The only thing tequila relaxes is one's social filters. It just gets me hopped up and ready to commit mayhem.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2014 11:41 PM (KH1sk) 411
MH- I used to have a framed picture of a Setter that hung on my dad's attic bedroom wall in the 30's. I saw it first in the 60's. I haven't thought about that pic in 30 years.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:41 PM (4Mv1T) 412
Kate Upton sure do look good in those "Game of War" ads.....
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:42 PM (QIrzm) 413
410 The only thing tequila relaxes is one's social filters. It just gets me hopped up and ready to commit mayhem.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2014 11:41 PM (KH1sk) Somebody right this shit down for the next MoMee. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:42 PM (GEICT) 414
How the hell have you grown to adulthood in America without seeing It's A Wonderful Life?
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 11:42 PM (vtCEb) 415
The only thing tequila relaxes is one's social filters. It just gets me hopped up and ready to commit mayhem.
Posted by: All Hail Eris ------------------------ You're in the right place. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:42 PM (4Mv1T) 416
Heya TR!
Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:43 PM (doBIb) 417
Now trying to teach Sheepshead to the kids. A fools errand! But they gotta learn somehow.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 11:43 PM (/pOl7) 418
Maybe it took a shot with Jane?
That might explain the rigor too I suppose. Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:43 PM (AbfZY) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:43 PM (QIrzm) 420
And it was pretty chubby so maybe someone had put it in a chokehold earlier that evening?
High blood pressure and #couldn'tbreathe Posted by: rickb223 at December 24, 2014 11:45 PM (m0j2h) 421
I didn't see "It's A Wonderful Life" until I was about 25 and my friends had a Christmas Movie Marathon Event. Yes, believe it or not, it isn't a part of everybody's Christmas tradition. I've seen five or six times at the following Movie Marathon Events. But eventually the group dropped it from the line-up. It's simply too long and restricts the line-up too much.
Posted by: Cowboy at December 24, 2014 11:45 PM (HHYLh) 422
Come on, Soothsayer, it was a grey mouse not a brown one! Unfortunately, my body-camera was malfunctioning at the time so I can't show you guys how the situation went down.
Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:45 PM (AbfZY) 423
@408
Did not know that. Someone up thread asked how the hell is James Franco an actor well I'd like to know why Chris Pine isn't a bigger actor? Posted by: Kreplach at December 24, 2014 11:46 PM (wFMm8) 424
And the redhead on the couch just started snoring.
It never stopped me. Posted by: bill cosby at December 24, 2014 11:46 PM (AbfZY) 425
Fcuked up my punctuation there.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:47 PM (QIrzm) 426
EC- One of these mild winter days, I, you, we need to exercise the irons. And I don't mean golf clubs.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:48 PM (4Mv1T) 427
Did someone say tequila? OK.
Posted by: Viv Savage at December 24, 2014 11:48 PM (HRo7B) 428
Wake the redhead up and beg her do terrible things to you.
Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 24, 2014 11:48 PM (Y2eQR) 429
Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra, Ra Ra Ra Ra!
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 11:49 PM (/pOl7) 430
Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra, Ra Ra Ra Ra!
Posted by: Mr. Natural -------------------- Now there's the spirit. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:49 PM (4Mv1T) 431
426 EC- One of these mild winter days, I, you, we need to exercise the irons. And I don't mean golf clubs.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:48 PM (4Mv1T) I'm flooded over here. Damn near washed away. Posted by: EC at December 24, 2014 11:49 PM (doBIb) 432
Somebody right this shit down for the next MoMee.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:42 PM (GEICT) ------------ Oh, I think this was self-evident from the LAST MoMee. Loved the Daddy Dance video! Was weirdly fascinated by cross-dressing Wonder Woman. Nice gams! Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2014 11:50 PM (KH1sk) 433
I'm flooded over here. Damn near washed away.
Posted by: EC -------------------------- My sump pump in the basement has cycled on more today that anytime in the past nine years I've been in this house. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (4Mv1T) 434
@407 - Well, Chavez the Hugo, all you need to know about "It's a Wonderful Life" is that it is better to be the Town Tramp than an Old Maid Librarian...and, one guy, the pillar of the community, can keep an entire town from the evils of divorce, woman-chasing and money-grubbing...and owning Nick's bar....
Posted by: Jen at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (msAGT) 435
Gonna head off for some Chinese turkey, BRB.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (/pOl7) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (QIrzm) 437
I just read a tweet reading "Breaking News: Santa captured by Islamic State" that had a link to a Twitter picture and when I hit the link the page said the account had been suspended. The Moslems got to it pretty quick I'm guessing.
Posted by: andycanuck at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (AbfZY) 438
Loved the Daddy Dance video! Was weirdly fascinated by cross-dressing Wonder Woman. Nice gams!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2014 11:50 PM (KH1sk) That guy is hilarious. He's stolen the show two years in a row. Last year's vid is up on the youtube channel too. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:51 PM (GEICT) 439
Merry Christmas, RK
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:52 PM (4Mv1T) 440
An Official Merry Christmas to the Horde.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:54 PM (VHKLL) 441
It wasn't rainy today around these parts, but it was very foggy, like pea-soup foggy. That doesn't happen very often, so when it does it's a cool, mellow event to see the fog rolling along the hills.
Posted by: Cowboy at December 24, 2014 11:54 PM (HHYLh) 442
417 Now trying to teach Sheepshead to the kids. A fools errand! But they gotta learn somehow.
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December Screw poker, I love that game. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (hcfn1) 443
It's off to bed for me now. And to all a good night.
Posted by: Trimegistus at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (vtCEb) 444
Wow, HQ time is now off by 8 minutes? Sheesh.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (VHKLL) Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (4Mv1T) 446
444 Wow, HQ time is now off by 8 minutes? Sheesh.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (VHKLL) Just noticing that, huh? It has been for a while. Months. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:56 PM (GEICT) 447
407 Proud to say I have never seen It's a Wonderful Life. I'm a moron and wouldn't get it.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 24, 2014 11:40 PM (ucDmr) Shakes head and wonders wtf happened to Chavez Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:57 PM (hcfn1) 448
Merry Christmas to those Morons on fast time.
I've got another hour to go. Santa didn't get the memo about the time change, because this place is stuffed to the gills with presents. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 24, 2014 11:58 PM (e+1S5) 449
Tequila makes you write bad checks.
All kinds of bad checks... Your mind makes a promise your body can't keep Posted by: navybrat at December 24, 2014 11:58 PM (JgC5a) 450
445 Any special Christmas day traditions here?
Me? I cook lots and lots of bacon. Serious. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 24, 2014 11:55 PM (4Mv1T) No Xmas day traditions, xmas eve usually. But Mrs. MH worked quite late tonight. What else do you serve with the bacon? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2014 11:59 PM (hcfn1) 451
Christmas Day tradition here would be the pre-dinner game of touch football.
Posted by: Cowboy at December 24, 2014 11:59 PM (HHYLh) 452
What else do you serve with the bacon?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian ----------------------- Before noon, eggs, toast, waffles, coffee. Lots of coffee. After noon, the leftover bacon stands on its on, literally. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:01 AM (4Mv1T) 453
Just noticing that, huh? It has been for a while. Months.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 24, 2014 11:56 PM (GEICT) ******* Naw, seen it before, but seemed to have gotten closer lately. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 25, 2014 12:02 AM (VHKLL) 454
Yummy, bacon & coffee
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:02 AM (hcfn1) 455
Any special Christmas day traditions here?
Big apple pancake for breakfast. It's more like custard than pancake. Has apples in it and is baked in a cast iron pan. Kids beg for it. Spoiled brats. Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (0Izkc) 456
It's after midnight. I'm opening up a present. Hope it's not coal or a switch!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (KH1sk) 457
MH: Nothing happened. Just never saw it. Didn't see Grapes of Wrath either. I'm not cultured you see.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (ucDmr) 458
I guess I am in the Chavez camp. I have never watched "It's a Wonderful Life" from start to finish. Seen lots of snippets, bits, and pieces, but never cradle to grave.
Guess I should watch the whole thing sometime. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (4Mv1T) 459
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (0Izkc)
I'm not much of a breakfast eater, but, damn, that sounds good. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (hcfn1) 460
The Little Drummer Boy is like fingernails on chalkboard to me.
Give me some Enya singing Silent Night any day of the year. Posted by: ALH at December 24, 2014 10:14 PM (btTLZ) Worst Christmas carol, ever. The entire premise of it is bizarre. Retconning the Nativity scene? Is nothing sacred? Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 12:04 AM (gvtTX) 461
I've discovered a new favorite application of bacon: 1) Peel some jumbo shrimp; 2) Wrap a couple fresh basil leaves around the shrimp; 3) Wrap bacon around the basil; 4) Throw it on the barbie; 4) Serve with a dollop of pesto. Magnificent combination!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:05 AM (HHYLh) 462
Guess I should watch the whole thing sometime.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 You really should Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:06 AM (hcfn1) 463
Chavez- Watch "Grapes of Wrath" with Fonda, and "Of Mice and Men" with Gary Sinese.
All good stuff. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:06 AM (4Mv1T) 464
Done shopping, wrapping and miscellaneous for the family get-together earlier tonight. Now to start on round II for the big day tomorrow. At least the kids are old enough to help Santa wrap now.
For me, it isn't Christmas without Corelli. Pinnock does a nice job for mainstream interpretation. https://tinyurl.com/m6l4syk Posted by: Mustbequantum at December 25, 2014 12:08 AM (MIKMs) 465
Hey, ABC Family has Bill Murray's Scrooged. Haven't seen it in years.
Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 12:08 AM (20X6f) 466
Old favorite Christmas Tradition: Cooking up a feast
New favorite Christmas Tradition: Wishing I was cooking up a feast. Or bombed out of my mind. Either would be fine. Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (Y2eQR) 467
Oh, and Merry Christmas from the East Coast.
Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (20X6f) 468
"Anything else I can do for you, Uncle Lewis?!"
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (GEICT) 469
Thanks for the movie tips everybody. I am ready to sign off. Merry Christmas all. Life is good. Thanks morons.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (ucDmr) 470
www.sherisranch.com. If ya got the coin, you will not be sorry.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 24, 2014 11:20 PM *** And on the Christmas Eve ONT, no less. "Free Market Jesus..." nic to go with it. Man, I do love this place. Merry Christmas ya' Morons. Posted by: Mostly Just a Lurker Anymoreds... at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (aZPTA) 471
It's perfume! Krampus flogging averted. For now.
I'll smell sweet for the Red Wings/Caps game I gifted myself for being so good all year long. And tearful Oprah confession time: I, too, have never seen "It's A Wonderful Life" in its entirety, only dribs and drabs. Gee, maybe it'll be on tomorrow? Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 25, 2014 12:10 AM (KH1sk) Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:10 AM (4Mv1T) 473
Thanks TR. The only plums I ever saw made me wanna hurl.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:12 AM (ucDmr) 474
Man, I do love this place.
Merry Christmas ya' Morons. Posted by: Mostly Just a Lurker Anymoreds... at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (aZPTA) ****** Heh. Just answering a question. Merry Christmas. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 25, 2014 12:12 AM (YNkME) 475
So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas?
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM (4Mv1T) 476
469 Thanks for the movie tips everybody. I am ready to sign off. Merry Christmas all. Life is good. Thanks morons. Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:09 AM (ucDmr) Good nite & Merry Xmas Chavez Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM (hcfn1) 477
475 So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas? Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM As an adult I don't have to wait for santa. Does he even have an FFL? Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:15 AM (hcfn1) 478
So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas?
Posted by: Tobacco Road ----------------------------- Yea. Me Neither. After cooking mass quantities of bacon tomorrow (today) I'm working on the somewhat ancient truck so it will see me through another year. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:16 AM (4Mv1T) 479
During one of our Christmas Move Marathon Events, one of my friends surprised everybody by coming up with a different Christmas movie that none of us had seen or heard of before. It's called, "Meet John Doe", a Gary Cooper flick from the 1940's. Everybody was very pleasantly surprised at how good it is. It's a surprising political-ish comedy that winds up wrapping itself around some very Christian themes (Golden Rule, Love Thy Neighbor, sacrifices for mankind), and the climax of the film happens at Christmas. If you're looking for a good Christmas movie that you haven't seen before, you would do well to check it out.
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:17 AM (HHYLh) 480
Dr. Road to the carb room. Dr. Road to the carb room.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:17 AM (hcfn1) 481
We use real thigh-high nylon stockings, so filling them is quite the adventure!
Posted by: Y-not at December 24, 2014 09:34 PM (9BRsg) Funny, I filled a pair of those myself this evening, right up to the time when junior decided he wasn't staying in bed come hell or high water and did Santa come yet and can I stay up with you and.... So much for THAT merry mood. Christmas really is for kids. Guess this can wait until he's off on his own. Posted by: tcn in AK, almost at December 25, 2014 12:18 AM (g+qqc) 482
As an adult I don't have to wait for santa. Does he even have an FFL?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian ------------------------------------- Hey. He doesn't need an FFL. He's Santa. I just thought I'd try to see if we could "out" any lurking Morons. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:18 AM (4Mv1T) 483
just finished watching the heartwarming story of John McLane blowing up terrorists in Die Hard 2
the perfect Christmas movie Posted by: chemjeff manspreading on the sofa and drinking beer waiting for Santa at December 25, 2014 12:18 AM (9GG/0) 484
-sup ChemJeff. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:20 AM (4Mv1T) 485
475 So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas?
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM Was gonna but Santa flipped the sleigh over in the Mississippi River and the whole load went to the bottom... Posted by: OG Celtic-American at December 25, 2014 12:20 AM (Y2eQR) 486
475 So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas?
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM Pocket holster for my Ruger and a laser bore sight for my .22LR rifles. Possibly some ammo too. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 25, 2014 12:20 AM (GEICT) 487
So MH. Christmas at home , or at the cabin this year?
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:20 AM (4Mv1T) 488
Hey. He doesn't need an FFL. He's Santa. I just thought I'd try to see if we could "out" any lurking Morons.
Can you talk the fat bastard into delivering a new controller board for my furnace? I couldn't. Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 12:21 AM (UVfht) 489
Just started Scrooged on Netflix. Could be a marathon movie night. Another White Russian please?
Posted by: Mr. Natural at December 25, 2014 12:21 AM (/pOl7) 490
No firearms under the tree for me, but I did get a fresh bottle of Jim Beam.
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 25, 2014 12:21 AM (0Izkc) 491
BC- Which holster did you pic? I actually have three now for the same framed Ruger as your LC9.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:22 AM (4Mv1T) 492
John Wayne movies on AMC too. Well, at least I'll have something to watch until I get off work at 6am.
Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 12:22 AM (20X6f) 493
490 No firearms under the tree for me, but I did get a fresh bottle of Jim Beam.
Posted by: fairweatherbill gatekeeper of pestilence at December 25, 2014 12:21 AM (0Izkc) Well, I'd rather have a bottle in fronta me.... Posted by: tcn in AK, almost at December 25, 2014 12:22 AM (g+qqc) 494
>>>the perfect Christmas movie
Heathen! The One True Christmas Movie is the original Die Hard. Everyone knows this. Now I have a machine gun. Ho ho ho. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 25, 2014 12:22 AM (e+1S5) 495
One is for pocket carry, another for IWB and the last one for OWB.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:23 AM (4Mv1T) 496
Good night all, and Merry Christmas! May you wake up spoiled beyond the dreams of avarice.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 25, 2014 12:24 AM (KH1sk) 497
Here's a toast up for missing Morons this Christmas.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:24 AM (4Mv1T) 498
491 BC- Which holster did you pic? I actually have three now for the same framed Ruger as your LC9.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:22 AM (4Mv1T) http://www.elitesurvival.com/concealment-holsters/elite-pocket-holster/ Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 25, 2014 12:25 AM (GEICT) Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:25 AM (4Mv1T) 500
Must go to bed. Good night morons & Merry Christmas. Be well
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:26 AM (hcfn1) 501
"Peace on Earth, Goodwill Towards Man, and a Machine Gun!"
Posted by: Calvin at December 25, 2014 12:26 AM (Y2eQR) 502
Merry Christmas, dear ones!
I treasure this place that ace has made for us, the cobs who keep it runnin', and all you Morons who have kepy me sane the last few years. (No easy task, that) God bless us, everyone, especially all y'all delurkers and those lurking still. Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 25, 2014 12:27 AM (0XfWE) 503
Merry Christmas, everyone. I've spent most of the evening playing with the granddaughter and holding the new grandson. Christmas dinner with the family tomorrow. Life is good.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread on patrol at December 25, 2014 12:27 AM (sjMxd) 504
We're gonna press on, and we're gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny fucking Kaye.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at December 25, 2014 12:27 AM (GEICT) 505
Merry Christmas, everyone. I've spent most of the evening playing with the granddaughter and holding the new grandson. Christmas dinner with the family tomorrow. Life is good.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread ------------------------ No babies like Christmas babies. Merry Christmas, Capt. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:29 AM (4Mv1T) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2014 12:29 AM (hcfn1) 507
'night MH. Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:30 AM (4Mv1T) 508
God bless us, everyone, especially all y'all delurkers and those lurking still.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 25, 2014 12:27 AM (0XfWE) ******* Evening Tammy. I hope the Holidays are treating you well. Merry Christmas! Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at December 25, 2014 12:30 AM (YNkME) 509
502: Merry Christmas Tammy! Have a great holiday.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:32 AM (ucDmr) 510
Merry Christmas, Tammy! We do indeed have much to be thankful for and merry about!
Posted by: Mindy at December 25, 2014 12:32 AM (rcXlm) 511
Merry Christmas, Miss Tammy.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 12:33 AM (UVfht) 512
It is 64 degrees in NC right now.
There is no way Santa can land on my roof without causing an insurance claim. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:34 AM (4Mv1T) 513
Merry Christmas from Kabul, y'all!
Posted by: Bomber at December 25, 2014 12:34 AM (N0Vub) 514
513: Merry Christmas Bomber.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at December 25, 2014 12:34 AM (ucDmr) 515
I'm on Mountain Time, so it still ain't officially Christmas here, yet. But Merry Christmas, anyway!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 12:35 AM (gvtTX) 516
Kabul? Wow, what time is it in Kabul? I hope you guys are going to have a great Christmas over there!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:35 AM (HHYLh) 517
I'm on Mountain Time, so it still ain't officially Christmas here, yet. But Merry Christmas, anyway!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon ------------------------- Christmas is on Jerusalem time. So you're good. Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:36 AM (4Mv1T) 518
...or Bethlehem time. actually.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:37 AM (4Mv1T) 519
One hundred and fifteen dollars at Five Below. Now I have 5 bags full of little shit to wrap. Five. Bags.
We're going to need a bigger stocking. --- Get "fat lady" nylon stockings (the thigh highs). Holds a ton. It just took me two hours to stuff Mr's stocking. Ugh. Next year, I'm telling Santa to hire an illegal alien to do it. Bah humbug! Posted by: Y-not at December 25, 2014 12:38 AM (9BRsg) 520
Merry Christmas, Bomber.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:40 AM (4Mv1T) Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:42 AM (4Mv1T) 522
Almost 10:30 Christmas morning here.
Posted by: Bomber at December 25, 2014 12:42 AM (N0Vub) 523
Well I'm off to bed. No making it to midnight to hear the animals talk tonight. Thanks all who've voted for Lost Fantasy Rescue. They are in top 12 now, two voting days left.
Posted by: PaleRider, click on my sig and vote for Lost Fantasy daily at December 25, 2014 12:43 AM (7w/kf) 524
Stocking stuffers are the most challenging gifts to come up with, in my book. I just draw a blank on what to get! This year I got pocket FM/AM radios, kind of Sony Walkman style, for everybody. Yes, they all have smartphones. But their batteries are always dead, and when they do have charge they do nothing but explode my data fees with them! So I kind of have an ulterior motive, hoping to reduce their streaming. Lost cause prolly, I know. But still one can hope!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:45 AM (HHYLh) Posted by: bad santa at December 25, 2014 12:46 AM (AVEe1) 526
Well with any luck, Bomber, you've already had some good coffee and, of course, bacon! Or do they allow you bacon in Kabul?
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:47 AM (HHYLh) 527
516: Time in Kabul is 1027....ding
Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 12:50 AM (20X6f) 528
The shiny aluminum Christmas tree needs a spotlight at ground level with a set of colored filters...so the whole tree could change from silver to red to green to blue.
Posted by: Boots at December 25, 2014 12:50 AM (l9mF2) 529
Oooooh, stockings and their stuffers are my jam. I am so good at it, I really am.
I typically have a very hard time coming up with ideas for Thor's Christmas presents, but his stocking is always epic. As are the ones I stuff for everyone else. Yes, I'm bragging. For several years I stuffed stockings for a homeless couple that slept on the bus bench near our place in SoCal. I'd stay up late late late and make sure they were sleeping when I delivered them. Often wonder what happened to them. Good night, y'all! Sleep sweet this glorious night! Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 25, 2014 12:54 AM (0XfWE) 530
Amazing Grace, Celtics, Strapless gowns...
I was hoping some river dancing was involved Merry xmas and good night rons. Posted by: cajun caret at December 25, 2014 12:55 AM (ZWBU1) 531
Dang, Tammy, do you give lessons? I'm in sore, sore need! lol. Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 12:56 AM (HHYLh) 532
Merry Christmas to CST!
Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 25, 2014 12:56 AM (e+1S5) 533
Time in Raqqa is 621... AD
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 25, 2014 12:57 AM (AVEe1) 534
Merry Christmas Ace, Cob-loggers, and Horde!
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 25, 2014 12:58 AM (TTA9i) 535
>>>Stocking stuffers are the most challenging gifts to come up with, in my book. I just draw a blank on what to get!
Scratch offs FTW. Also, a few powerball or mega millions tickets and a few minis of liquor. This year Cougar is getting a tin of Tabasco chocolates and a cool set of coasters for a local artist too. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 25, 2014 12:59 AM (e+1S5) 536
The aluminum tree would look incredible with multicolored LEDs illuminating it. But for true retro effect you'd need a 150W incandescent with colored filters rotating across. Merry Christmas everyone! Thank God for Jesus!
Posted by: Chris M at December 25, 2014 01:00 AM (6RZos) 537
Those are great ideas for adults, DC. Thanks!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 01:01 AM (HHYLh) Posted by: SGT Dan's Cat at December 25, 2014 01:03 AM (tRLIC) 539
My luck tho: I'd buy a lotto ticket for an in-law, and he'd hit it! You know that got to happen!
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 01:03 AM (HHYLh) Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at December 25, 2014 01:05 AM (kdS6q) 541
don't worry Bomber I'll have some bacon for you
Posted by: chemjeff manspreading on the sofa and drinking beer waiting for Santa at December 25, 2014 01:05 AM (9GG/0) 542
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Posted by: qdpsteve at December 25, 2014 01:07 AM (EvYMx) Posted by: qdpsteve at December 25, 2014 01:08 AM (EvYMx) 544
I usually skip breakfast here, because this is the only place I've ever seen that can mess up bacon. But I went today. Still not great, but it is bacon. Good news is we get a new contractor on the 1st. It has to be better that what we get now.
Posted by: Bomber at December 25, 2014 01:10 AM (N0Vub) 545
Merry Christmas, everyone. I've spent most of the evening playing with the granddaughter and holding the new grandson. Christmas dinner with the family tomorrow. Life is good.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread on patrol at December 25, 2014 12:27 AM Very good Cap WB, nice to hear all is well after your health scare a bit ago. We had a nice Christmas Eve e/ my in laws here in AZ. They have moved into a retirement community and it's nice to see they are in a safer environment w/ their health issues. Hope all you Morons have a great holiday Posted by: Your President His Majesty Barcky O'Blama & His Revereness Al the Sharpessone at December 25, 2014 01:12 AM (PzqA/) 546
country/wetesrn radio in Billings, MT, KRKX ha s been awesome tonight.
Posted by: free tibet, etc. at December 25, 2014 01:13 AM (lAXNl) 547
Re: Winter Wonderland. I heard a new version of it on the Christmas music radio station. It's a vetted PC version, I guess, because Parson Brown and the getting married stuff was out. I have no idea why that would be objectionable, but instead they were singing about tearing down a snowman instead. Troubling PC mindset: deconstruction ftw, and construction is a crime of the patriarchy! Or some such rot I guess.
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 01:13 AM (HHYLh) 548
OOPS, drop the dirty sock. I had a few glasses of wine this eve, feeling fine.
Other than watching this "Nixon" film by Oliver Stone at the motel, pure propaganda he's always put out. Disgusting. Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 01:16 AM (PzqA/) 549
Hi Tammy Al Thor,
I'm looking through a Polish cookbook that was my mother's & it's from 1948! There is only one Polish and/or Jewish thing we were talking about & that's potato pancakes. We used to eat with pure sugar, others liked sour cream. I'm trying to find recipe. Merry Christmas to you & Thor! Posted by: Carol at December 25, 2014 01:17 AM (sj3Ax) 550
Well I hope the new guys do better, Bomber. And I hope they are not influenced by Michelle Obama's crazy culinary ideas, otherwise it would be more nutritious to go see Jeff Probst and sign up for CBS Survivor than it would be to join the military (if my kid's prison food lunch portions are any indications!)
Posted by: Cowboy at December 25, 2014 01:17 AM (HHYLh) 551
Other than watching this "Nixon" film by Oliver Stone at the motel
Last time I was in a motel they had the Matrix sequels playing. I found myself rooting behind the bed for spare heroin needles Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 25, 2014 01:18 AM (AVEe1) 552
Anyway, happy Christmas Eve, morons / -ettes.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 25, 2014 01:19 AM (AVEe1) 553
475 So. Anybody getting any guns or ammo for Christmas?
Posted by: Tobacco Road at December 25, 2014 12:13 AM (4Mv1T) new Super Blackhawk .44mag ... thought I deserved a new piece ... now to find some ammo nd try it out before my next canoe trip. Posted by: WingNut at December 25, 2014 01:19 AM (Uk7fv) 554
Good night and a very merry Christmas to all morons and moronettes.
All DC wants for Christmas is some slightly risqué pics from the ettes. Posted by: DC in River City, taking the traditional 15 day Christmas weekend at December 25, 2014 01:20 AM (e+1S5) 555
Carol ... use a food processor to grind the potatoes fine, add one or more eggs, flour to thicken to pancake batter consistency, salt to taste.
We always ate with applesauce but many friends use sour cream. Posted by: WingNut at December 25, 2014 01:21 AM (Uk7fv) 556
DC,
Are you on something? Posted by: Carol at December 25, 2014 01:21 AM (sj3Ax) 557
Wing Nut,
I've foimd my late mother copying something in front of cookbook & must look through it to see what else she night have written instead. Thank you & Merry Christmas!! Posted by: Carol at December 25, 2014 01:31 AM (sj3Ax) 558
I bought tenderloin steaks for Christmas. I like steaks as is. One of guests wanted Apple sauce to dip steak in. I should have bought him sirloin steak instead.
I've never seen anyone dep each piece of f Expensive tenderloin in Apple sauce?????? Posted by: Carol at December 25, 2014 01:36 AM (sj3Ax) 559
Love you all my cyber friends, and thank you Ace for this site; since discovering it my life has been less lonely and for that I'm grateful!
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 01:38 AM (FAJCg) 560
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Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at December 25, 2014 01:40 AM (RZzX3) 561
Merry Christmas everyone. God Bless everyone that fights to keep this country free.
Posted by: dartist at December 25, 2014 01:42 AM (ahBY0) 562
Anyone still around, I just finished wrapping everything (see post 242). Now all I have to do is clean up from our Christmas Eve part for 20. And hey, look, it's only 2:00. SMN
Posted by: Weirddave at December 25, 2014 01:49 AM (KAmzK) 563
Merry Christmas to the horde.
Wrapping all the nephews and nieces gifts that they really wanted in underwear and clothes. Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2014 01:50 AM (WlUIO) 564
Weird Dave, thanks for your threads too!
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 01:51 AM (FAJCg) 565
I'm here, but am about to turn in, Weirddave. It's 11pm out here in the Pacific Northwest. Merry Christmas to teh Horde!
Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 01:51 AM (3RATl) 566
Santa brought us a new dishwasher and refrigerator!! (actually, they arrived Monday)
Finally, both are now *leak-free*. Just in time for Christmas, Yay! Posted by: JeanQ Flyover at December 25, 2014 01:51 AM (rhjQp) 567
I've never seen anyone dep each piece of f
Expensive tenderloin in Apple sauce?????? Posted by: Carol at December 25, 2014 01:36 AM (sj3Ax) My main peeve against Mark Levin... Orders steak well done and dips it in ketchup. That's a charbroiled burger dude. And Merry Christmas Carol! Posted by: RWC at December 25, 2014 01:52 AM (WlUIO) 568
Howdy, y'all! Anyone still around?
Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 01:53 AM (T1005) 569
Hello-- still awake here, cthulhu.
Posted by: JeanQ Flyover at December 25, 2014 01:58 AM (rhjQp) 570
I was awakened by tiny hoofbeats on the roof.
Tried to spring from my bed..., but only managed to stumble in here. Merry Christmas all..., and to all a good night. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2014 01:59 AM (vPh3W) 571
Thought I heard hoofbeats on the roof.
'twas only tentacles. Merry Christmas, Cthulhu! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at December 25, 2014 02:00 AM (RzZOc) 572
562: I'll be here till 0600 EST.
Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 02:01 AM (20X6f) 573
Me for a bit. Here's a question - how much of your social life is here vs outside world? Mine is 50/50 ish and I like it that way. Lurker most of the time
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:05 AM (FAJCg) 574
Emerging from the realm of the lurkers to wish you all a merry Christmas. Christ is born, God is with us. Joy to all of you!
Posted by: Ocd Con at December 25, 2014 02:07 AM (39cXK) 575
Merry Christmas to all.
Posted by: dDan at December 25, 2014 02:08 AM (hwYmz) Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:08 AM (UVfht) 577
Just got back from a do with our neighbors and our reator and finished putting up some Xmas classix at Three Beers Later.
Party culminated with a gift swap and all the young folk there gamed it brilliantly to score the gift liquor. Guess we're gonna place a few calls to the Sheriff to get the deputies dispatched to the other side of town for a while... Posted by: richard mcenroe at December 25, 2014 02:10 AM (XO6WW) 578
Merry Christmas from Kabul, y'all!
Posted by: Bomber at December 25, 2014 12:34 AM And a very Merry one to you. Be well. Terry Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 02:11 AM (PzqA/) 579
Huh. That Crosby/Bowie song was recorded a month before Bing's death in October 1977, the Christmas special was (obviously) aired after his death that year
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:11 AM (FAJCg) 580
Merry Christmas Bomber!!! Sorry you have to be away from your family this year. Be safe.
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Thought I heard hoofbeats on the roof. 'twas only tentacles. Merry Christmas, Cthulhu! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at December 25, 2014 02:00 AM (RzZOc) Merry Christmas, Jim -- just caught your prayer upthread. Thank you. Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 02:15 AM (T1005) 582
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Hello-- still awake here, cthulhu. Posted by: JeanQ Flyover at December 25, 2014 01:58 AM (rhjQp) Merry Christmas, JeanQ! Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 02:16 AM (T1005) 583
Still here. having an eggnog, with rum in it, of course. Quiet day here. I spent most of the day playing with an old Westinghouse table radio. Date-stamped 1956, but it looks like an older design, since it uses all metal octal tubes, which going out of fashion by then.
Replaced the paper capacitors and the dried-out electrolytic capacitors as a matter of course. It had the dread 6X5 rectifier tube which has a bad rep for developing a heater-cathode short and then smoking the power transformer. So I put a pair of diodes and resistors in an old tube base and made a solid-state replacement. Got it to play, but the sound was very faint. Took out a wrong tube and installed the correct replacement. Much louder, but bad distortion. Replaced the output tube with a different one, distortion gone. Gassy tube, I think. Output tube lacked a cathode bypass capacitor. Added one in, and sound was louder still, and a little "brighter". With the speaker back in the cabinet, it ought to sound great. Anyway, I got to listen to plenty of Christmas music while tinkering on the old thing. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:18 AM (gvtTX) 584
Merry Christmas Bomber, and to everyone around you. Stay safe.
Posted by: dartist at December 25, 2014 02:19 AM (ahBY0) 585
Other than watching this "Nixon" film by Oliver Stone at the motel
Last time I was in a motel they had the Matrix sequels playing. I found myself rooting behind the bed for spare heroin needles Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at December 25, 2014 01:18 AM I'm trying to figure out how much wine I can consume and still be functional tomorrow at Christmas brunch. Before this POS we had "The Butler" on, already seen it. Good flick, but still filled w/ leftist pretentious BS. Hollywood has been filling the public eye w/ leftist crap for yrs. Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 02:21 AM (PzqA/) 586
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:18 AM
Good work, sir! Glad to see someone keeping those old radios alive. Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:21 AM (UVfht) 587
I put a pair of diodes and resistors in an old tube base and made a solid-state replacement.
I'm surprised I don't see these type of solid state tube equivalents for sale commercially. Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:25 AM (3RATl) Posted by: richard mcenroe at December 25, 2014 02:25 AM (XO6WW) 589
Good work, sir! Glad to see someone keeping those old radios alive.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:21 AM (UVfht) Thank you! It's fun to do, and an inexpensive hobby. The parts required are cheap. I might have $5 into this one now. It would be more if I had had to go out and buy 2 new tubes, but I have a stash. Been away from it for a while, had to rack my poor brain to remember the resistor color codes. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:25 AM (gvtTX) 590
had to rack my poor brain to remember the resistor color codes.
Bad Boys Rape Our Young Girls But Veronica Gives Willingly Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:27 AM (3RATl) 591
I'm surprised I don't see these type of solid state tube equivalents for sale commercially.
Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:25 AM (3RATl) There are. Cost about $27, too. Two 1N4007 diodes, and two 360-ohm resistors: about a buck and a half. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:28 AM (gvtTX) 592
There are. Cost about $27, too. Two 1N4007 diodes, and two 360-ohm resistors: about a buck and a half.
Heh. Sounds like I'm in the wrong business... Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:29 AM (3RATl) Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:32 AM (gvtTX) 594
Hey AOP are you in Calgary or Edmonton or somewhere else?
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:32 AM (FAJCg) 595
Hey AOP are you in Calgary or Edmonton or somewhere else?
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:32 AM (FAJCg) Sort of in-between, and east a ways. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:34 AM (gvtTX) 596
Merry Christmas night crew!
Santa's almost here, time for sleep. God bless you all with comfort and joy. Posted by: JeanQ Flyover at December 25, 2014 02:35 AM (rhjQp) 597
Ah I see - funny re those resistor codes and their mnemonic - not quite acceptable these days
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:36 AM (FAJCg) 598
Me for a bit. Here's a question - how much of your social life is here vs outside world? Mine is 50/50 ish and I like it that way. Lurker most of the time
Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:05 AM Interesting question. As I still work w/ the public it's still maybe 50/50. But I really prefer the people here in little gray boxes. Is that sad or weird? Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 02:37 AM (PzqA/) Posted by: Weirddave at December 25, 2014 02:41 AM (KAmzK) 600
597 Ah I see - funny re those resistor codes and their mnemonic - not quite acceptable these days
Yeah, the HS electronics class I was in back in 1972 did not have a single female. I don't remember the mnemonic the teacher originally gave, but the 'rapey' one is a corruption of it that a bunch of nose-picking sophomores thought up. Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:42 AM (3RATl) 601
and, 600.
Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:43 AM (3RATl) Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:43 AM (UVfht) 603
Yeah, the HS electronics class I was in back in 1972 did not have a
single female. I don't remember the mnemonic the teacher originally gave, but the 'rapey' one is a corruption of it that a bunch of nose-picking sophomores thought up. The 'rapey' mnemonic is the only one I've ever heard. Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:45 AM (UVfht) 604
At least you're not in Dead Rear.
Posted by: Weirddave at December 25, 2014 02:41 AM (KAmzK) Not in Dead Rear, no. I am about midway between there and Drumheller, based on highway miles. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:45 AM (gvtTX) 605
Emerging from the realm of the lurkers to wish you all a merry Christmas. Christ is born, God is with us. Joy to all of you!
Posted by: Ocd Con at December 25, 2014 02:07 AM The reason for the season...the birth of Christ. Not to be forgotten. Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 02:45 AM (PzqA/) 606
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Me for a bit. Here's a question - how much of your social life is here vs outside world? Mine is 50/50 ish and I like it that way. Lurker most of the time Posted by: Erik L at December 25, 2014 02:05 AM Interesting question. As I still work w/ the public it's still maybe 50/50. But I really prefer the people here in little gray boxes. Is that sad or weird? Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 02:37 AM (PzqA/) We have an exceptionally good crew here. Now, if you preferred the people in little grey boxes over on HA, that would probably be sad AND weird. Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 02:46 AM (T1005) 607
The 'rapey' mnemonic is the only one I've ever heard.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 02:45 AM (UVfht) I've heard one (not a lot different), seems like it was around the Veronica Gives Willingly part. don't know what they use now. Posted by: dDan at December 25, 2014 02:49 AM (hwYmz) 608
Well, time to call it a night. Have to make a road trip tomorrow to get my Christmas dinner, so I need to get up at decent time in the morning.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night! Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2014 02:52 AM (gvtTX) 609
The 'rapey' mnemonic is the only one I've ever heard.
Bad Booze Rots Out Your Guts But Vodka Goes Well The reason for the season...the birth of Christ. Not to be forgotten. Amen. And on that note, I'm off to bed. Merry Christmas, all! Posted by: OregonMuse at December 25, 2014 02:53 AM (3RATl) 610
I just can't understand militant atheists.
I had a co-worker complaining about the "oppressive theocracy" in the United States, and how much I benefit from "Christian Privilege" (which I guess is a Thing now in SJW circles). And then in the next breath, she's complaining because she was to work on Christmas. Posted by: Tunkhannock at December 25, 2014 03:05 AM (TLjqs) 611
And then in the next breath, she's complaining because she was to work on Christmas.
Some people aren't happy unless they're complaining. Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 03:10 AM (UVfht) 612
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And then in the next breath, she's complaining because she was to work on Christmas. Some people aren't happy unless they're complaining. Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 03:10 AM (UVfht) My dad used to say, "some folks would bitch if they were hung with a brand-new rope." Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 03:12 AM (T1005) 613
AOP, I have inherited Gingy's Calgarian disdain for Red Deer, but I have fond memories of the place. Soon after we started dating, we met some of her friends at a sports bar in Red Deer. They had an honest to God Baltimore CFL Colts pennant on the wall, not the watered down Stallions that the NFL *spit* forced us to live with. I mentioned that I'm a Baltimoron, and after some good matured trash talk (Boy, your CFL game is tough. Tough, I tell you. Why, our first year in the league, we did all we could and only got to the Grey Cup. Imagine that! It took us two whole seasons before we figured out how to win the damn thing!), the owner of the bar climbed up on a ladder, pried the pennant off the wall, and gave it to me, saying I should have it (I was apparently the first visitor from a city that has indoor plumbing. They were impressed). I still have it, if I ever get a man cave I'll put it up on the wall.
Posted by: Weirddave at December 25, 2014 03:13 AM (KAmzK) 614
Merry Christmas Morons!
Posted by: garrett at December 25, 2014 03:17 AM (5UimT) 615
My dad used to say, "some folks would bitch if they were hung with a brand-new rope."
Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 03:12 AM (T1005) Well, to be honest, so would I. Probably not for very long though. Posted by: Tunkhannock at December 25, 2014 03:18 AM (TLjqs) 616
G'night and Merry Christmas everyone.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 03:19 AM (UVfht) 617
I would like to point out that we should all be looking forward to a better 2015 -- if for no other reason than 2014 being such a shit sandwich with extra shit, smeared with shit as a condiment, between two slices of shit.
I hear we might even get gourmet mustard next year. Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 03:29 AM (T1005) 618
G'night and Merry Christmas everyone.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at December 25, 2014 03:19 AM And same from here. You help keep me sane some days. Bless you Morons, and TY Ace for this place we all appreciate. Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2014 03:36 AM (PzqA/) 619
G'night, Blanco and Farmer -- God bless and Merry Christmas.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 25, 2014 03:40 AM (T1005) 620
Good moroning mornings and ettes. Merry Christmas all. Windy rainy nasty morning here. Posted by: NativeNH at December 25, 2014 03:59 AM (jgTWu) 621
Merry Christmas Night Shift workers everywhere and good morning to all the early rising daywalkers here.
Here's my favorite night shift song performed by the Commodores who I saw open for BOC in 1973. http://tinyurl.com/bfeos47 5 hours and change till I'll be snoozing at the Casa El Rocketship. Posted by: Gmac - Still pondering something... at December 25, 2014 04:22 AM (4pjhs) 622
I'm still here waves
Just me, the coworker, and a John Wayne movie. Just went outside. Its an English Christmas here in DC. Rainy and chilly. Posted by: puddleglum@work at December 25, 2014 04:44 AM (20X6f) 623
MERRY CHRISTMAS???
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Jim Reeves "Mary's Boy Child" http://preview.tinyurl.com/k3ju46k
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John McCormack (1915) Adeste Fideles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgigIqrPQ_Y
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Christmas morning rain is tastier than regular rain.
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The Innkeeper got a bad rap.
Posted by: mindful webworker in Santa hat at December 25, 2014 06:23 AM (oBghv) 630
Well, not gonna even try to read the too small for fone print.
I do highly recommend Celtic Woman music. I recommend a dvd of a concert even more,,, for the 'rons,,, and AtC. Seriously, there is an outdoor concert video that is killer. It's on that u tube thing. Posted by: teej says go K-State at December 25, 2014 06:23 AM (jGqoT) 631
Public service reminders:
• Always include the http:// in any sig links. • A regular car wash will remove most flying Rreindeer poop. • There's a Communist in the White House releasing our enemies to fight against us. Merry Gingerbread! Posted by: mindful webworker in Santa hat at December 25, 2014 06:31 AM (oBghv) 632
Wishing y'all a Texas sized Merry Christmas.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 25, 2014 06:41 AM (QEXbN) 633
When you have a kid who's almost 15 and who-poor guy-has some lousy flu thing- and is sleeping for hours and hours you don't have to be up at 6:50 EST to open presents. He was too sick to come to church and when we got home he wasn't on the computer but was lying down. That's how I knew he really wasn't well. No computer.
Merry Christmas. Today I'll go to church and just be able to sit in the pew and take communion. redux-"The Christmas Spirit" by Ann Weems The Christmas Spirit is that hope which tenaciously clings to the hearts of the faithful and announces in the face of any Herod the world can produce and all the inn doors slammed in our faces, and all the dark nights of our souls that with God all things are possible and even now unto us a child is born. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 25, 2014 06:48 AM (Dj3AB) 634
And for those people having a "Blue Christmas" because of various hrs things, here's a "liturgy of remembering" which you can do either lighting advent candles or regular candles.
First candle- This first candle we light to remember those we have loved and lost. We pause to remember their name, their face, their voice, the memory that binds us to them in this season. All: May God's eternal love surround them. Second candle-The second candle we light is to redeem the pain of loss, the loss of relationships, the loss of jobs, the loss of health. We pause to gather up the pains of the past. We offer it to God, asking that from God''s hands we receive the gift of peace. All-Refresh, Restore, renew us and lead us into your future/. Third candle-This third candle we light is to remember ourselves this evening. We pause and remember the pain of the past weeks and months, the disbelief, the anger. the down times, the poignancy of remembering, the hugs and handshakes of family and friends, all those who stood with us. We give thanks for all the support we have known. All-Let us remember that dawn defeats the darkness. Fourth speaker-(and if lighting an advent wreath-the pink candle) The fourth candle is to remember our faith and the gift of hope which the Christmas story offers to us. We remember that God who shares our life promises a place and time of no more pain and suffering, All-Let us remember Christ, who shows us the way, who brings the truth, and who bears the light. **************************************** Please cut and paste and send it to anyone who you feel might benefit from it. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 25, 2014 07:03 AM (Dj3AB) 635
That line should read, "having troubles because of various hard things."
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