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Overnight Open Thread (14 May 2016)
Disgrace
This will make your blood boil. Iran tortured this Marine and the State Department pushed his family to stay quiet. It's more important to maintain this BS "agreement" on some fantasy nuclear deal and pretend Obama has some kind of lasting legacy for world peace than look out for your fellow American. Kinda like Benghazi. Better to have dead Americans than worry about political ramifications. Plane Paint
Scaling up from there, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, along with about 50 dwarf galaxies, belong to our 'local group', which spans roughly 10 million light-years. Our local group is just one out of hundreds of other groups that make up the Laniakea Supercluster, which, in turn, is just a tiny part of the observable Universe. Now that we know where we stand spatially, let's assume that humanity's future rockets will meet a science fiction level of interstellar travel. With all of these advances, how far from Earth could we possibly get? Sadly, not that far. In fact, humanity will only ever get to explore the local group.Birthday How common is your birthday? Wayback Video
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Hey all, First?
Posted by: Farmer at May 14, 2016 10:25 PM (o/90i)
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Heh. Tesla.
I saw my first ever Tesla charging station a couple days ago. At my local - almost ghetto - shopping center.
All three Tesla cars in town were there charging
I saw my first ever Tesla charging station a couple days ago. At my local - almost ghetto - shopping center.
All three Tesla cars in town were there charging
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 10:26 PM (dJIuC)
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Thank you CDR M for the much anticipated ONT. The Trump stuff was too much.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:27 PM (6IPEM)
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Howdy, beloved Horde!
Miss you all. I've been crazy busy at work and too tired when I get home to carry on a conversation, so I just lurk for about 20 minutes and go to bed.
Whew!
Miss you all. I've been crazy busy at work and too tired when I get home to carry on a conversation, so I just lurk for about 20 minutes and go to bed.
Whew!
Posted by: Emmie at May 14, 2016 10:28 PM (rRHdN)
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Don't mention it L, Elle. Plenty of day threads for that stuff.
Posted by: CDR M at May 14, 2016 10:28 PM (McoS+)
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I've seen a few Teslas around here. The design isn't really all that great or impressive.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)
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Could have been first if I'd skipped all the content.
Posted by: PaleRider at May 14, 2016 10:30 PM (wYRTH)
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I coulda been first, but I was distracted by the judo girls. and other content.
Posted by: Vugar Rasim at May 14, 2016 10:30 PM (mdemt)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 14, 2016 10:34 PM (voOPb)
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So....what is now *not* covered by your health insurance so it has the funds to cover sex change operations?
TANSTAAFL
TANSTAAFL
Posted by: Lizzy at May 14, 2016 10:34 PM (NOIQH)
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6 I've seen a few Teslas around here. The design isn't really all that great or impressive.
Posted by: L, Elle
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Yeah. I wasn't impressed. There might be plenty on the road around here & I just never noticed? Looks just as boring as almost everything else...
I just found it weird for that location to be chosen by Tesla. JANAF?
Meh - a Wawa is opening soon right beside it. Walmart is right there.
Posted by: L, Elle
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Yeah. I wasn't impressed. There might be plenty on the road around here & I just never noticed? Looks just as boring as almost everything else...
I just found it weird for that location to be chosen by Tesla. JANAF?
Meh - a Wawa is opening soon right beside it. Walmart is right there.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 10:34 PM (dJIuC)
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With Obama's military funds sequestered, which the GOP agreed with, we probably can't do the elephant walk thing again unless we use tow motors to drag the no longer airworthy airframes down the runway.
Wouldn't that be a display of air power.
I always wondered if those military May Day parades truck mounted ballistic missiles were mock ups and not real rockets.
Wouldn't that be a display of air power.
I always wondered if those military May Day parades truck mounted ballistic missiles were mock ups and not real rockets.
Posted by: Vugar Rasim at May 14, 2016 10:34 PM (mdemt)
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Cultural Marxism, The Academic Cult
Ever doubt that Marxism applied to race, gender, sexuality, &c. (i.e. Cultural Marxism) is real? Ever believe that colleges are where people are exposed to a variety of different ideas?
More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=11700
Ever doubt that Marxism applied to race, gender, sexuality, &c. (i.e. Cultural Marxism) is real? Ever believe that colleges are where people are exposed to a variety of different ideas?
More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=11700
Posted by: The Political Hat at May 14, 2016 10:34 PM (vBeA5)
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Hey all, First?
Posted by: Farmer at May 14, 2016 10:25 PM
Jules made custard. I'm eating that stuff and going to bed.
Be well you Morons w/out custard.
T
Posted by: Farmer at May 14, 2016 10:25 PM
Jules made custard. I'm eating that stuff and going to bed.
Be well you Morons w/out custard.
T
Posted by: Farmer at May 14, 2016 10:35 PM (o/90i)
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Meanwhile, At The Nevada Democratic Convention
Looks like Bernie and Hillary supporters aren't getting along so well...
More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=11779
An explanation as to what went on:
https://twitter.com/saracohennyc/status/731631553479069696
Looks like Bernie and Hillary supporters aren't getting along so well...
More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=11779
An explanation as to what went on:
https://twitter.com/saracohennyc/status/731631553479069696
Posted by: The Political Hat at May 14, 2016 10:36 PM (vBeA5)
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There's a bunch of Tesla charging stations around here (Massachusetts). I'm particularly amused by the ones at taxpayer-funded facilities, like the Boston T station parking garages. Always nice to see the fares and taxes of the little people going to make the lives of their betters easier. I'm sure the Tesla drivers appreciate it.
Posted by: Trimegistus at May 14, 2016 10:36 PM (1PfmS)
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A lot of the news about our gutless and treasonous leaders these days pisses me off. Except for the jihadwatch article on Merkel's bff in Turkey (who raped 30 little boys in a refugee camp). That just made me sick.
Something's going to break. It'll have to.
Something's going to break. It'll have to.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 14, 2016 10:37 PM (6FqZa)
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Jules made custard. I'm eating that stuff and going to bed.
Be well you Morons w/out custard.
T
Posted by: Farmer
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G'night, T.
I'll put a bowl under the USB port...
Be well you Morons w/out custard.
T
Posted by: Farmer
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G'night, T.
I'll put a bowl under the USB port...
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (dJIuC)
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The man became stuck after his penis swelled up in the ring spanner on Monday and was he unable to remove it.
What a dumbass.
What a dumbass.
Posted by: The Couchf*cker at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (Tyii7)
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Hey everybody.
Well dang it, I love the chess threads. But I can't seem to get a Texas Hold'em thread, so I'll try to start one here. Okay, here goes:
Pre-flop, you hold a King of hearts and a King of diamonds. Your opponent holds a 7 and 8, both of spades.
The flop is Queen of spades, 10 of spades, 9 of clubs. Who's more likely to win once the turn and river cards are on the board?
Well dang it, I love the chess threads. But I can't seem to get a Texas Hold'em thread, so I'll try to start one here. Okay, here goes:
Pre-flop, you hold a King of hearts and a King of diamonds. Your opponent holds a 7 and 8, both of spades.
The flop is Queen of spades, 10 of spades, 9 of clubs. Who's more likely to win once the turn and river cards are on the board?
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (ntObR)
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The flop is Queen of spades, 10 of spades, 9 of clubs. Who's more likely to win once the turn and river cards are on the board?
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (ntObR)
The one with the quickest draw?
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (ntObR)
The one with the quickest draw?
Posted by: Quickdraw McGraw at May 14, 2016 10:40 PM (vBeA5)
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No shit on the car side windows. I travel for work and spend most my day in my car. Done this for 20 yrs. Left side of me face looks 5 yrs older than the right side.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 10:40 PM (R33tx)
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 10:40 PM (+1T7c)
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Space exploration
I used a word today, that I thought I had made up on the fly : handwavium.
Nope. Turns out that word is an already established trope, well known, and long used. I had never heard of it before.
I used a word today, that I thought I had made up on the fly : handwavium.
Nope. Turns out that word is an already established trope, well known, and long used. I had never heard of it before.
Posted by: Vugar Rasim at May 14, 2016 10:41 PM (mdemt)
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Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 10:40 PM (+1T7c)
You don't seriously expect the rich to pay for "all" their privileges do you?
You don't seriously expect the rich to pay for "all" their privileges do you?
Posted by: Hrothgar at May 14, 2016 10:43 PM (wYnyS)
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No joke, but Humana has a phone number for those wanting gender reassignment. Just got notice about a month or so ago.
IIRC, the number also serves people seeking gastric bypass.
I guess it's all a plumbing issue.
IIRC, the number also serves people seeking gastric bypass.
I guess it's all a plumbing issue.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 10:43 PM (hVdx9)
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I figure that my birthday is about as common as everybody else's. Except Feb. 29. Those guys/gals have a special birthday.
I do share my birthday with Jimmy Cagney and Phyllis Diller.
Disneyland opened on the day I was born. Shortly thereafter Walt brought in his management team and said "Fire all the carneys!"
I do share my birthday with Jimmy Cagney and Phyllis Diller.
Disneyland opened on the day I was born. Shortly thereafter Walt brought in his management team and said "Fire all the carneys!"
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:44 PM (1ijHg)
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Tilikum, wait 'til a patient gets mixed up in the system...
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:45 PM (ntObR)
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I share my birthday with Dustin Hoffman.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (ntObR)
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I expected to hear "Baby Elephant Walk" playing during that video.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (k4M/B)
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I know about as much about Texas Hold-em these days as I do about chess, which is basically nothing.
Hola all.
Hola all.
Posted by: Blano at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (uiVGU)
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The man became stuck after his penis swelled up in the ring spanner on Monday and was he unable to remove it.
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (1ijHg)
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Grampa Jimbo, according to the book "Taco USA," Disneyland actually had one of the very first really popular Mexican restaurants onsite.
The book says it was actually called "Casa de Fritos." Guess who sponsored it? ;-)
The book says it was actually called "Casa de Fritos." Guess who sponsored it? ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:47 PM (ntObR)
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26 No joke, but Humana has a phone number for those wanting gender reassignment. Just got notice about a month or so ago.
IIRC, the number also serves people seeking gastric bypass.
I guess it's all a plumbing issue.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 10:43 PM (hVdx9)
.................
I want new boobs. I'm at that age where gravity is starting to play it's silly games. Where is my piece of the pie in all this chopping off and adding parts?
IIRC, the number also serves people seeking gastric bypass.
I guess it's all a plumbing issue.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 10:43 PM (hVdx9)
.................
I want new boobs. I'm at that age where gravity is starting to play it's silly games. Where is my piece of the pie in all this chopping off and adding parts?
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 10:49 PM (R33tx)
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More than a few tesla owners in here my neck of the woods in So Cal. What was cool was spotting a BMW I8 in Beverly Hills the other day.
Posted by: IC at May 14, 2016 10:50 PM (zK6nG)
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29 I share my birthday with Dustin Hoffman.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (ntObR)
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I googled. I share with Mark Levin and Faith Hill.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (ntObR)
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I googled. I share with Mark Levin and Faith Hill.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 10:50 PM (R33tx)
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Teslas and all other hybrid, plug-ins etc., the transfer of wealth from the Have-nots, to the Haves. It is obscene. I point it out every time I am in conversation with an owner. They generally huff and puff a lot about how they are helping the environment, to which I respond, "Yes, on the backs of people who are poorer than you."
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 10:50 PM (9mTYi)
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Molly k, just come on down to Crazy Surgeon Steve's Spare Parts Yard!! We'll make ya a good deal...
"They ditch it, you gitch it, we stitch it!!"
"They ditch it, you gitch it, we stitch it!!"
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:51 PM (ntObR)
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Why you need to rebel, in some way:
The Obama school-transgender ruling is just the foot in the door. Many schools will get around it by redesignating a bathroom or two as unisex. Problem solved, right?
Well, sure...but in some places, in a decade or two, and probably sooner, we might have this: after lunch, where do you think the more aggressive SJW-run schools will have the first graders lined up outside of for their potty break before returning to the classroom? "It's okay kids, you can all go inside this one. Together." The reasoning will be that that will be the only way to allow the 7-year old transgender kid to go to the bathroom without ostracism. With any parent objecting being banned from school grounds, or other some such.
Why? So that like they do with so many things, that in a generation they will have grown a crop of voters willing to do their will.
I know I sound like a John Bircher here, so I am going to remind you of the "sex education" in Huxley's Brave New World, which is turning out to be incredibly prescient. And of course, the Progs own recent history. To put it crudely--there are simply some progs out there who want to make us all lesbians (or bi). Period. Not allow lesbians to be lesbians--but to make it the preferred brand, to eliminate notions of traditional manliness and feminity as practical exemplars of what to be.
Maybe society needs to change, maybe it doesn't, but it needs to be society having the conversation, and no more of this stealth indoctrination garbage and culture change by judicial or bureaucratic fiat. No more of a minority of a population trying to make the majority kowtow.
If you want to be dictated to on certain core identities of *your own being* by people who might not be all that "with it" themselves (eg. Lena Dunham), do nothing. If you don't, do *something*. Rebel. Somehow. Tell them not only do the people get dealt a hand at the table of "what is society going to be", they actually run the card game--and that that is all there is to it.
The Obama school-transgender ruling is just the foot in the door. Many schools will get around it by redesignating a bathroom or two as unisex. Problem solved, right?
Well, sure...but in some places, in a decade or two, and probably sooner, we might have this: after lunch, where do you think the more aggressive SJW-run schools will have the first graders lined up outside of for their potty break before returning to the classroom? "It's okay kids, you can all go inside this one. Together." The reasoning will be that that will be the only way to allow the 7-year old transgender kid to go to the bathroom without ostracism. With any parent objecting being banned from school grounds, or other some such.
Why? So that like they do with so many things, that in a generation they will have grown a crop of voters willing to do their will.
I know I sound like a John Bircher here, so I am going to remind you of the "sex education" in Huxley's Brave New World, which is turning out to be incredibly prescient. And of course, the Progs own recent history. To put it crudely--there are simply some progs out there who want to make us all lesbians (or bi). Period. Not allow lesbians to be lesbians--but to make it the preferred brand, to eliminate notions of traditional manliness and feminity as practical exemplars of what to be.
Maybe society needs to change, maybe it doesn't, but it needs to be society having the conversation, and no more of this stealth indoctrination garbage and culture change by judicial or bureaucratic fiat. No more of a minority of a population trying to make the majority kowtow.
If you want to be dictated to on certain core identities of *your own being* by people who might not be all that "with it" themselves (eg. Lena Dunham), do nothing. If you don't, do *something*. Rebel. Somehow. Tell them not only do the people get dealt a hand at the table of "what is society going to be", they actually run the card game--and that that is all there is to it.
Posted by: Horatius at May 14, 2016 10:51 PM (J3UIw)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:52 PM (1ijHg)
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1. power. everything in the state.
2. "this corn is special, isn't it?" is a line from the dinner scene from the end of "deliverance".
3. i suppose it's possible that:
a. all the houses in pre-great fire london were half- timber wattle and daub.
b. that the houses all had a lot of glass windows.
4. the entry on the great lpndon fire of 1666 in wikipedia was very interesting and i recommend a perusal. one interesting point: after the fire there was never a recurrence of bubonic plague,
2. "this corn is special, isn't it?" is a line from the dinner scene from the end of "deliverance".
3. i suppose it's possible that:
a. all the houses in pre-great fire london were half- timber wattle and daub.
b. that the houses all had a lot of glass windows.
4. the entry on the great lpndon fire of 1666 in wikipedia was very interesting and i recommend a perusal. one interesting point: after the fire there was never a recurrence of bubonic plague,
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at May 14, 2016 10:52 PM (WTSFk)
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They generally huff and puff a lot about how they are helping the environment
By driving a coal powered car.
They generally huff and puff a lot about how they are helping the environment
By driving a coal powered car.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 14, 2016 10:52 PM (k4M/B)
Posted by: Marlon Brando at May 14, 2016 10:52 PM (NvC7m)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (1ijHg)
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My birth month is September--which seems to be one of the most common birth months.
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
Posted by: Northernlurker at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (4rzL1)
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Hey everybody. Well dang it, I love the chess threads. But I can't seem to get a Texas Hold'em thread, so I'll try to start one here. Okay, here goes: Pre-flop, you hold a King of hearts and a King of diamonds. Your opponent holds a 7 and 8, both of spades. The flop is Queen of spades, 10 of spades, 9 of clubs. Who's more likely to win once the turn and river cards are on the board?
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM
I dunno. But, my gut says the shit has hit the fan. Proceed with caution. Stay in for as cheap as possible. If push comes to shove? Depends on stack.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM
I dunno. But, my gut says the shit has hit the fan. Proceed with caution. Stay in for as cheap as possible. If push comes to shove? Depends on stack.
Posted by: otho at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (EWg9n)
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Jimbo, near the *burro* ride???
I guess now we know what happened to ol' Sugarlump once he got too old to carry tourists around.
"Try our new... uh... 'burritos'!!" :-P
I guess now we know what happened to ol' Sugarlump once he got too old to carry tourists around.
"Try our new... uh... 'burritos'!!" :-P
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (ntObR)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:55 PM (1ijHg)
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after the fire there was never a recurrence of bubonic plague,
Posted by: musical jolly chimp
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Yes, but... soon.
Posted by: musical jolly chimp
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Yes, but... soon.
Posted by: English Sweating Sickness at May 14, 2016 10:55 PM (9mTYi)
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otho, yup.
Realized after I posted that example, it would be just my luck for the KK holder to hit his jack for the straight.
Realized after I posted that example, it would be just my luck for the KK holder to hit his jack for the straight.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:55 PM (ntObR)
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Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (ntObR)
If you look at the possibilities of just getting 1 of the 2 coming cards to go your way, then you get this:
1: KK hand improves with another K (2/45) or J of not-spades (3/45)
2: 78 hand improves with any spade (9/45) or any 6 (4/45)
The chances of getting both cards to go your way look remote, plus I'm lazy, so I'll take the 78 hand.
If you look at the possibilities of just getting 1 of the 2 coming cards to go your way, then you get this:
1: KK hand improves with another K (2/45) or J of not-spades (3/45)
2: 78 hand improves with any spade (9/45) or any 6 (4/45)
The chances of getting both cards to go your way look remote, plus I'm lazy, so I'll take the 78 hand.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 14, 2016 10:55 PM (R+30W)
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32 The man became stuck after his penis swelled up in the ring spanner on Monday and was he unable to remove it.
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (1ijHg)
sounds like the big bang series episode with the robotic arm
wheres the rest of the robot nevermind all you needed was the hand
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (1ijHg)
sounds like the big bang series episode with the robotic arm
wheres the rest of the robot nevermind all you needed was the hand
Posted by: jimmytheclaw at May 14, 2016 10:55 PM (A9+EM)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (voOPb)
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Anon, sounds good. You know your poker. :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (ntObR)
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6 I've seen a few Teslas around here. The design isn't really all that great or impressive.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)
I have never seen a Tesla. In the past 5 years I've seen one or 2 Volts. I haven't seen any in the past couple of years, and haven't heard them mentioned by anyone, or seen them advertised for sale.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)
I have never seen a Tesla. In the past 5 years I've seen one or 2 Volts. I haven't seen any in the past couple of years, and haven't heard them mentioned by anyone, or seen them advertised for sale.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (SXU3d)
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ONE TIME AT CARNY CAMP I GOT MY JOHNSON STUCK IN AN ELEPHANT RIGHT BEFORE THE PARADE THROUGH TOWN.
THEY COVERED ME IN TARPS AND TOLD THE RUBES I WAS AN EXPERIMENTAL DIAPER.
ONE TIME AT CARNY CAMP I GOT MY JOHNSON STUCK IN AN ELEPHANT RIGHT BEFORE THE PARADE THROUGH TOWN.
THEY COVERED ME IN TARPS AND TOLD THE RUBES I WAS AN EXPERIMENTAL DIAPER.
Posted by: MIRROR UNIVERSE MORONICALLY PREVERTED at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (KId5h)
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 10:57 PM (ZxmMG)
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Howdy ONT!
Posted by: Sixkiller at May 14, 2016 10:57 PM (pcyHg)
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Robert Stacey McCain has done a lot of work going through the rantings of feminists to show how radical lesbianism and feminism are tied together and how they both push for the destruction of western civilization.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at May 14, 2016 10:58 PM (fC9RO)
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I have never seen a Tesla. In the past 5 years I've seen one or 2 Volts. I haven't seen any in the past couple of years, and haven't heard them mentioned by anyone, or seen them advertised for sale.
Posted by: nerdygirl
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Most have been sold to government agencies. We are paying the absurd price of the damn things.
Posted by: nerdygirl
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Most have been sold to government agencies. We are paying the absurd price of the damn things.
Posted by: English Sweating Sickness at May 14, 2016 10:58 PM (9mTYi)
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45 My birth month is September--which seems to be one of the most common birth months.
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
Posted by: Northernlurker at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (4rzL1)
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Same here. My parents were separated when I was conceived. I am adopted so my suspicions are they got drunk and hooked up on new years eve and when they sobered up 6 yrs later they figured they probably shouldn't have done that! Gave me a new set of parents to try out
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
Posted by: Northernlurker at May 14, 2016 10:54 PM (4rzL1)
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Same here. My parents were separated when I was conceived. I am adopted so my suspicions are they got drunk and hooked up on new years eve and when they sobered up 6 yrs later they figured they probably shouldn't have done that! Gave me a new set of parents to try out
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 10:58 PM (R33tx)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 10:59 PM (9mTYi)
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54 Anon, sounds good. You know your poker. :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (ntObR)
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I'm good until there's real money on the table. Then it all falls apart somehow. That bluffing thing. The odds don't tell you how to make that work.
I like Blackjack though. No bluffing. Play the cards, not the players.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (ntObR)
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I'm good until there's real money on the table. Then it all falls apart somehow. That bluffing thing. The odds don't tell you how to make that work.
I like Blackjack though. No bluffing. Play the cards, not the players.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 14, 2016 11:00 PM (R+30W)
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55 6 I've seen a few Teslas around here. The design isn't really all that great or impressive.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)
I have never seen a Tesla. In the past 5 years I've seen one or 2 Volts. I haven't seen any in the past couple of years, and haven't heard them mentioned by anyone, or seen them advertised for sale.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (SXU3d)
I've seen one Tesla. It was between Minneapolis & Green Bay. Have no idea where it was going to charge up
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 10:29 PM (6IPEM)
I have never seen a Tesla. In the past 5 years I've seen one or 2 Volts. I haven't seen any in the past couple of years, and haven't heard them mentioned by anyone, or seen them advertised for sale.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 14, 2016 10:56 PM (SXU3d)
I've seen one Tesla. It was between Minneapolis & Green Bay. Have no idea where it was going to charge up
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 14, 2016 11:00 PM (voOPb)
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I do "remember" Casa de Fritos, sponsored by Fritos. IIRC, it was like Taco Bell. Was it before 1966 and the total transformation of Tomorrowland?
I cannot say. I was there the Summer of '67. Walt was dead and the staff was disheartened. My Dad (an old fart that I love and miss) said that Disneyland wasn't the same,
I cannot say. I was there the Summer of '67. Walt was dead and the staff was disheartened. My Dad (an old fart that I love and miss) said that Disneyland wasn't the same,
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:00 PM (1ijHg)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:02 PM (1ijHg)
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Anon, I like blackjack too.
I can make my bluffs work from time to time, but I keep learning the hard way: you usually have to wait until *nobody* seems excited about their hand to try it.
I have gotten away in the past with some major bluffs for some almost-major pots, but I've also been called enough with a junk hand that oftentimes it's not worth the embarassment.
I can make my bluffs work from time to time, but I keep learning the hard way: you usually have to wait until *nobody* seems excited about their hand to try it.
I have gotten away in the past with some major bluffs for some almost-major pots, but I've also been called enough with a junk hand that oftentimes it's not worth the embarassment.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:02 PM (ntObR)
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Actually, I am alive and well on Aristotle Onassis' private island.
Elvis, JFK, Jimmy H, Marilyn, Jackie... all the cool kid's heads are here...
Actually, I am alive and well on Aristotle Onassis' private island.
Elvis, JFK, Jimmy H, Marilyn, Jackie... all the cool kid's heads are here...
Posted by: Walt Disney's Head at May 14, 2016 11:04 PM (KId5h)
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DoD apparently had their arm twisted by Obrainless to buy Volts. A couple of thousand, I think.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:04 PM (9mTYi)
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"Looks like we'll all end up paying for sex change operations. Obamacare regulation pressures insurers to cover sex change operations."
IIRC, most trannies don't even go through the process of the sex change surgery anyway. The insurance companies will probably cover them because even after people "transition", nearly 50% of people still commit suicide (meaning no more health care costs).
Notice all the social stuff liberals change, with claims that it's not going to affect "you" at all, end up costing people money and other things?
Oh well, it'll all end in tears and chaos anyway. Might as well proceed.
IIRC, most trannies don't even go through the process of the sex change surgery anyway. The insurance companies will probably cover them because even after people "transition", nearly 50% of people still commit suicide (meaning no more health care costs).
Notice all the social stuff liberals change, with claims that it's not going to affect "you" at all, end up costing people money and other things?
Oh well, it'll all end in tears and chaos anyway. Might as well proceed.
Posted by: Thrawn at May 14, 2016 11:04 PM (wQWv4)
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I like the painted USAF planes.
On the A-10, let's dispense with the shark's teeth, and paint it up in a true Warthog motif, with special attention to accentuate the porcine attributes thereof.
And then let's heavily advertise that we're using pork-lubed depleted Porconium 238 rounds, which are of course, haram.
Call signs should be such as "Hogwallow One", "Mudbath Lead" "Porkbelly" and the like.
Roll out a new Hellfire variant, but call it the Hogfire.
Rig some CBU units to deploy vast quantity of recognizable slaughterhouse surplus, such as pigs ears, noses, hooves.
Then, let 'em run Hog Wild over the battlefield.
Squadron name? "Baconeers!", of course.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
On the A-10, let's dispense with the shark's teeth, and paint it up in a true Warthog motif, with special attention to accentuate the porcine attributes thereof.
And then let's heavily advertise that we're using pork-lubed depleted Porconium 238 rounds, which are of course, haram.
Call signs should be such as "Hogwallow One", "Mudbath Lead" "Porkbelly" and the like.
Roll out a new Hellfire variant, but call it the Hogfire.
Rig some CBU units to deploy vast quantity of recognizable slaughterhouse surplus, such as pigs ears, noses, hooves.
Then, let 'em run Hog Wild over the battlefield.
Squadron name? "Baconeers!", of course.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 14, 2016 11:04 PM (McRlu)
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (1ijHg)
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Assuming I make it to Autzen Stadium for a Duck game this year, it would be awesome to have one (or more) of those Oregon ANG Eagles do a flyover.
Posted by: PabloD at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (GP2ST)
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Can also understand about "real money."
I usually play $40 no-limit hold'em, it's enough money to feel real but not so much that I get too intimidated. I also play $100 NLHE from time to time but have found myself outmanuevered there too many times and too scared to put my whole stack in.
The one time I played at the $300 no-limit table was a disaster. I learned the hard way, nobody cares about your $200 all-in when the average player stack size is over $800.
I usually play $40 no-limit hold'em, it's enough money to feel real but not so much that I get too intimidated. I also play $100 NLHE from time to time but have found myself outmanuevered there too many times and too scared to put my whole stack in.
The one time I played at the $300 no-limit table was a disaster. I learned the hard way, nobody cares about your $200 all-in when the average player stack size is over $800.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (ntObR)
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61 45 My birth month is September--which seems to be one of the most common birth months.
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
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You know Christmas is the time of giving or so I've been told
I guess Momma and Poppa began the new year with a bang.
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You know Christmas is the time of giving or so I've been told
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (voOPb)
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Jimbo, the closest thing to a bluff in BJ is when you stand on something low like 12 or 13, and get to watch the dealer bust.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:06 PM (ntObR)
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Sure glad I don't have a Sept birthday. Imagine going thru life knowing the only reason you're here is because of a wild New Years night.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 14, 2016 11:06 PM (08Znv)
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Didn't the DeLoreans open for Tesla back in...
Oh, nevermind.
Oh, nevermind.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:06 PM (dJIuC)
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Well I've never seen a Tesla
They're not meant for you or those in your neighborhood. They're for the Google/Facebook/Twitter executives here in the belly of the beast. I see them every day.
They don't look bad, but I think they do more for your Snootiness Quotient than anything else.
They're not meant for you or those in your neighborhood. They're for the Google/Facebook/Twitter executives here in the belly of the beast. I see them every day.
They don't look bad, but I think they do more for your Snootiness Quotient than anything else.
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 11:07 PM (ZxmMG)
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I see there is some poker/gambling talk going on. I just did something that I can't decide if it's me going through a mid life or a first step. I have 8 weeks of vacation built up. I'm maxed and cant accumulate any more. Every month I give back 4 days of time I can't cash in on. I just booked an alone trip to Vegas. Old dude in house has ruled with an iron fist for 20 years and I always had to get approval. to even go see my parents. This time I just went ahead and did it. Crazy thing is he didn't even react. I guess I maybe shocked him so much he didn't know what to say.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:07 PM (R33tx)
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Didn't the DeLoreans open for Tesla back in...
Oh, nevermind.
Posted by: Chi
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You're probably thinking of the Gigawatts opening for the Kilowatts. Easy mistake to make.
Oh, nevermind.
Posted by: Chi
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You're probably thinking of the Gigawatts opening for the Kilowatts. Easy mistake to make.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:08 PM (9mTYi)
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They don't look bad, but I think they do more for your Snootiness Quotient than anything else.
Posted by: t-bird
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They are a Fashion/Caste statement.
Posted by: t-bird
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They are a Fashion/Caste statement.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:09 PM (9mTYi)
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I am so old that I remember when my office mate spent a good part of "her" inheritance from her grandmother to pay for major surgery to be a woman.
"She" should have saved the money and just accepted that "she" liked men.
Sex is science. Gender identity is a social construct.
"She" should have saved the money and just accepted that "she" liked men.
Sex is science. Gender identity is a social construct.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:10 PM (1ijHg)
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You're probably thinking of the Gigawatts opening for the Kilowatts. Easy mistake to make.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Hold it, hold it. I may be thinking of Reddy Kilowatt opening for Willie Wirehand.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Hold it, hold it. I may be thinking of Reddy Kilowatt opening for Willie Wirehand.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:10 PM (9mTYi)
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72 Do bluffs work in blackjack?
I always thought it was straight logic and odds.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (1ijHg)
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There is no bluffing in BJ. It's math
I always thought it was straight logic and odds.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:05 PM (1ijHg)
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There is no bluffing in BJ. It's math
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:10 PM (R33tx)
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Study: Your car's side window may not be blocking UV-A rays like your front windshield does.
What do I care? They cured cancer, and it's covered on 60 Minutes tomorrow night. Mel-a-no-more, amirite?
What do I care? They cured cancer, and it's covered on 60 Minutes tomorrow night. Mel-a-no-more, amirite?
Posted by: derit at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (OC+TJ)
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Gender Reassignment surgery has been a health plan benefit of SF city employees for at least 10 years...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (EZebt)
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Gender reassignment and gastric bypass but a nice simple liposuction no way.
Told my GP that it would make Dr. Cardiologist happy with me if I got rid of these last 20 lbs of fat. I asked him if it could not be considered a medical necessity. N O.
Told my GP that it would make Dr. Cardiologist happy with me if I got rid of these last 20 lbs of fat. I asked him if it could not be considered a medical necessity. N O.
Posted by: I'm Hungry at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (UGLi1)
Posted by: In Vino Veritits at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (KId5h)
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Sure glad I don't have a Sept birthday. Imagine going thru life knowing the only reason you're here is because of a wild New Years night.
Math tells me that I was conceived three weeks into my parents' marriage. And, yeah, New Year's may have been involved. It's as if they couldn't wait to have me!
Math tells me that I was conceived three weeks into my parents' marriage. And, yeah, New Year's may have been involved. It's as if they couldn't wait to have me!
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (ZxmMG)
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Have fun Molly.
Posted by: PaleRider at May 14, 2016 11:11 PM (wYRTH)
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Lots of Teslas in Seattle and Portland, fewer in the suburbs, virtually none east of the mountains.
When I was a little kid I remember Walt and his wife in the Main Street parade. Driving, I think, a curved dash Oldsmobile.
When I was a little kid I remember Walt and his wife in the Main Street parade. Driving, I think, a curved dash Oldsmobile.
Posted by: Skookumchuk at May 14, 2016 11:12 PM (/WPPJ)
Posted by: I'm Hungry at May 14, 2016 11:12 PM (UGLi1)
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It hurts me that I know who they are...
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
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Well, they weren't even born yet when Vic retired, so there's that.
Posted by: In Vino Veritits
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Well, they weren't even born yet when Vic retired, so there's that.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:13 PM (9mTYi)
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Hold it, hold it. I may be thinking of Reddy Kilowatt opening for Willie Wirehand.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Ha!
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Ha!
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:14 PM (dJIuC)
Posted by: Bill Clinton at May 14, 2016 11:15 PM (k4M/B)
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Someone asked my mother why she had so many children.
She replied "Would you like it if I got rid of a few of them?"
Her wit was caustic.
She replied "Would you like it if I got rid of a few of them?"
Her wit was caustic.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 11:15 PM (1ijHg)
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Ha!
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:14 PM (dJIuC)
An electric Zippo? Shouldn't that be a Zappo?
*runs*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:14 PM (dJIuC)
An electric Zippo? Shouldn't that be a Zappo?
*runs*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 14, 2016 11:15 PM (McRlu)
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I think, a curved dash Oldsmobile.
Posted by: Skookumchuk
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Henry Ford didn't even know what an automobile was when I designed that. Fcuking johnny-come-lately.
Posted by: Skookumchuk
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Henry Ford didn't even know what an automobile was when I designed that. Fcuking johnny-come-lately.
Posted by: REO at May 14, 2016 11:15 PM (9mTYi)
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Have fun Molly, good for you for doing your own thing. :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:16 PM (ntObR)
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Someone asked my mother why she had so many children.
She replied "Would you like it if I got rid of a few of them?"
Her wit was caustic.
Posted by: Grampa
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A woman I knew, and an excellent mother, once told her kids, "I wish I had five more like you so I could strangle them all one at a time!"
She replied "Would you like it if I got rid of a few of them?"
Her wit was caustic.
Posted by: Grampa
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A woman I knew, and an excellent mother, once told her kids, "I wish I had five more like you so I could strangle them all one at a time!"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:17 PM (9mTYi)
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Well shit, if we're going to be forced to pay for tranny surgery, I'm with mollyk. I want a damn upgrade to C's.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:19 PM (6IPEM)
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An electric Zippo? Shouldn't that be a Zappo?
*runs*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
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I'm not going to give you any resistance if you want to use puns. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if others joined you. Seems to be the current thing.
*runs*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
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I'm not going to give you any resistance if you want to use puns. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if others joined you. Seems to be the current thing.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:21 PM (dJIuC)
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Don't have enough pilots to fly the painted planes that may or may not be operational at any given time.
Our state of readiness should be an impeachable offense.
Our state of readiness should be an impeachable offense.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at May 14, 2016 11:21 PM (MNgU2)
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100 Have fun Molly, good for you for doing your own thing. :-)
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Thanks you and PaleRider. I intend to. I've been there 2-3 x a year for 20 plus years so I kinda have it figured out. At my age it's going to be getting up at 4, go walking 5 miles come back and shower, sit at the bar until the pool opens. Then sit there til crispy. Clean up and go play blackjack until about 10 pm.
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Thanks you and PaleRider. I intend to. I've been there 2-3 x a year for 20 plus years so I kinda have it figured out. At my age it's going to be getting up at 4, go walking 5 miles come back and shower, sit at the bar until the pool opens. Then sit there til crispy. Clean up and go play blackjack until about 10 pm.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:22 PM (R33tx)
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Glad you got a charge outta that, Chi!
Just a thought though....wouldn't a Reddy Killowatt Zippo be a....
.... flashlighter?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Just a thought though....wouldn't a Reddy Killowatt Zippo be a....
.... flashlighter?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 14, 2016 11:22 PM (McRlu)
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That Bookworm piece is brilliant.
Posted by: rickl at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (sdi6R)
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Evenin' everyone.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (T/cxb)
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Our state of readiness should be an impeachable offense.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck
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S'ok. DoD is stocked up on Chevy Volts, so we can meet the most dangerous threat - Climate Change
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck
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S'ok. DoD is stocked up on Chevy Volts, so we can meet the most dangerous threat - Climate Change
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (9mTYi)
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There's a Tesla in my neighborhood, which I finally recognized last fall (suburban Columbus) as I pulled up behind it at the stoplight.
There's also a guy around the corner that owns a Volt. I've seen it in his driveway when I walk the dog.
There's also a couple of Lamborghini's in the neighborhood (somewhere), that only come out in the spring and disappear in the fall.
And a guy down the street (the other way) has a Ferrari 308. He lives in a modest house, so all his money must be in the car.
But that's nothing. My sister lives in Naples, Florida (God's waiting room), and that town is FULL of rich old folks with really expensive cars.
There's also a guy around the corner that owns a Volt. I've seen it in his driveway when I walk the dog.
There's also a couple of Lamborghini's in the neighborhood (somewhere), that only come out in the spring and disappear in the fall.
And a guy down the street (the other way) has a Ferrari 308. He lives in a modest house, so all his money must be in the car.
But that's nothing. My sister lives in Naples, Florida (God's waiting room), and that town is FULL of rich old folks with really expensive cars.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (+1T7c)
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95 Hold it, hold it. I may be thinking of Reddy Kilowatt opening for Willie Wirehand.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Ha!
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:14 PM (dJIuC)
Put them on e-bay and buy yourself something you don't store in a shoebox.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
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Ha!
For some odd reason, I went through an old shoebox full of Zippo lighters the other day. Haven't looked at those things in years.
I found the first old Zippo I ever bought - Reddy Kilowatt.
Posted by: Chi at May 14, 2016 11:14 PM (dJIuC)
Put them on e-bay and buy yourself something you don't store in a shoebox.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at May 14, 2016 11:24 PM (MNgU2)
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That Bookworm piece is brilliant.
Posted by: rickl
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Thoughtful, comprehensive, insightful.
Posted by: rickl
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Thoughtful, comprehensive, insightful.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:24 PM (9mTYi)
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 11:24 PM (ZxmMG)
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102 Well shit, if we're going to be forced to pay for tranny surgery, I'm with mollyk. I want a damn upgrade to C's.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:19 PM (6IPEM)
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Right? I guess you have to be totally twisted and in for the long haul to get shit done. I only want 2 pieces but I guess insurance doesn't see it that way.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:19 PM (6IPEM)
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Right? I guess you have to be totally twisted and in for the long haul to get shit done. I only want 2 pieces but I guess insurance doesn't see it that way.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:24 PM (R33tx)
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Paint them so they look FABULOUS!!
Posted by: t-bird
I think it's a morale thing. Right now, morale must be in the shitter.
Posted by: t-bird
I think it's a morale thing. Right now, morale must be in the shitter.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:26 PM (+1T7c)
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Tesla' look like Ford Taurus's. They are supposed to be luxurious on the inside and be very smooth rides. Whatever, they're ugly.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:26 PM (6IPEM)
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There is no bluffing in BJ. It's math
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:10 PM (R33tx)
Burn the math witch!!1!
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:10 PM (R33tx)
Burn the math witch!!1!
Posted by: Casino owners at May 14, 2016 11:27 PM (vBeA5)
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:28 PM (+1T7c)
Posted by: Watermelon Kitten at May 14, 2016 11:28 PM (ZxmMG)
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Sadly, not that far. In fact, humanity will only ever get to explore the local group.
1) Entirely depends on how you define humanity.
2) Predicting the limits of human ingenuity and invention is the fool's version of wisdom. Fuck that guy in particular.
1) Entirely depends on how you define humanity.
2) Predicting the limits of human ingenuity and invention is the fool's version of wisdom. Fuck that guy in particular.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:28 PM (OcD4G)
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115 Paint them so they look FABULOUS!!
Posted by: t-bird
I think it's a morale thing. Right now, morale must be in the shitter.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:26 PM (+1T7c)
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This showed up right under my post for new boobs. I almost went to Pinterest to see how.
115 Paint them so they look FABULOUS!!
Posted by: t-bird
I think it's a morale thing. Right now, morale must be in the shitter.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:26 PM (+1T7c)
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This showed up right under my post for new boobs. I almost went to Pinterest to see how.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:29 PM (R33tx)
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Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:26 PM (+1T7c)
There's definitely a moral problem. Overworked maintenance crews or doing paper work instead of flying or having to go to museums to scavenge parts to keep your planes flying will do that.
There's definitely a moral problem. Overworked maintenance crews or doing paper work instead of flying or having to go to museums to scavenge parts to keep your planes flying will do that.
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at May 14, 2016 11:30 PM (MNgU2)
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Morale = moral
Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at May 14, 2016 11:31 PM (MNgU2)
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Molly & Elle should let the horde decide if they need surgery
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at May 14, 2016 11:32 PM (voOPb)
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Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 10:38 PM (ntObR)
You problem is a closer case than I first realized, since I also have to account for the possibility that neither hand will improve, which would go to the Kings. Plus I initially counted the 6-S in both the spades and the 6's for the 78 hand.
78: [any spade (9/45 + 9/45 = 18/45) + any non-spade 6 (3/45 + 3/45 = 6/45)] = 24/45
KK: [any non-spade j (3/45 + 3/45 = 6/45) + odds of 78 not improving (21/45)] = 27/45
And that flips the probable outcome. The Kings are the way to go. That's not even counting the 4Ks possibility, remote as it is.
At least that's what the back of my envelope currently says anyway.
You problem is a closer case than I first realized, since I also have to account for the possibility that neither hand will improve, which would go to the Kings. Plus I initially counted the 6-S in both the spades and the 6's for the 78 hand.
78: [any spade (9/45 + 9/45 = 18/45) + any non-spade 6 (3/45 + 3/45 = 6/45)] = 24/45
KK: [any non-spade j (3/45 + 3/45 = 6/45) + odds of 78 not improving (21/45)] = 27/45
And that flips the probable outcome. The Kings are the way to go. That's not even counting the 4Ks possibility, remote as it is.
At least that's what the back of my envelope currently says anyway.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 14, 2016 11:32 PM (R+30W)
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Posted by: kbdabear at May 14, 2016 11:34 PM (HVK8K)
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Bossy Conservative, yes, plain is a better adjective. They don't look like what they cost.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:34 PM (6IPEM)
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Burn the math witch!!1!
Posted by: Casino owners at May 14, 2016 11:27 PM (vBeA5)
Ha! Lucky for me my digets add up to 20. After counting them under the table I can make it to 21. If they added up to 25 I would have to subtract and then would be in trouble. Not gonna lie, I do very well at bj for some reason. I won't even try anything else.
Posted by: Casino owners at May 14, 2016 11:27 PM (vBeA5)
Ha! Lucky for me my digets add up to 20. After counting them under the table I can make it to 21. If they added up to 25 I would have to subtract and then would be in trouble. Not gonna lie, I do very well at bj for some reason. I won't even try anything else.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:35 PM (R33tx)
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Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (OcD4G)
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I can make my bluffs work from time to time, but I keep learning the hard way: you usually have to wait until *nobody* seems excited about their hand to try it. I have gotten away in the past with some major bluffs for some almost-major pots, but I've also been called enough with a junk hand that oftentimes it's not worth the embarassment.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:02 PM
I don't think I've ever bluffed with *nothing*. However, at the right time, I'll sometimes exaggerate my hand. Don't want to get caught out holding zip. Usually get my way. It's a matter of expecatations. If they think I don't put big $$$ on the table unless it's a virtual lock for me, I can grab pots when I REALLY need them, with long shots.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:02 PM
I don't think I've ever bluffed with *nothing*. However, at the right time, I'll sometimes exaggerate my hand. Don't want to get caught out holding zip. Usually get my way. It's a matter of expecatations. If they think I don't put big $$$ on the table unless it's a virtual lock for me, I can grab pots when I REALLY need them, with long shots.
Posted by: otho at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (EWg9n)
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OT
does anyone know what this thing is? I pulled it out of the falling down bunkhouse on my property.
http://tinypic.com/r/2z5249e/9
http://tinypic.com/r/2ztka5e/9
http://tinypic.com/r/1z5lyzd/9
I'm still trying to figure out how to get this out. I want this water heater.
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
does anyone know what this thing is? I pulled it out of the falling down bunkhouse on my property.
http://tinypic.com/r/2z5249e/9
http://tinypic.com/r/2ztka5e/9
http://tinypic.com/r/1z5lyzd/9
I'm still trying to figure out how to get this out. I want this water heater.
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm)
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They offer payment plans on boob jobs.
If you default, do they send someone to repo them?
If you default, do they send someone to repo them?
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (hVdx9)
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Anon, hmmm.
One of the most frustrating things about hold'em though: you can make every calculation correctly, play every hand just the way you should... and still lose. :-P
One of the most frustrating things about hold'em though: you can make every calculation correctly, play every hand just the way you should... and still lose. :-P
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (ntObR)
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Space exploration
I used a word today, that I thought I had made up on the fly : handwavium.
Nope. Turns out that word is an already established trope, well known, and long used. I had never heard of it before.
Posted by: Vugar Rasim at May 14, 2016 10:41 PM (mdemt)
Yeah, that space article was long on speculation, short on facts and figures. My take on it: if we can't master FTL travel, only the closest of the nearby stars are within our range, and that only on one-way trips. So if Alpha Centauri has a habitable planet, a one-way colonization trip is probably doable, with present or probable future technology.
If you put FTL travel on the table, all bets are off. Perhaps there is no upper bound to speed if FTL travel, or warp drive, or wormholes are used. It might even be easier to make a jump to a far-distant galaxy than a jump within the Milky Way. Until we gain an understanding of what physical laws underlie any possible mechanisms for FTL travel, we really don't know.
I used a word today, that I thought I had made up on the fly : handwavium.
Nope. Turns out that word is an already established trope, well known, and long used. I had never heard of it before.
Posted by: Vugar Rasim at May 14, 2016 10:41 PM (mdemt)
Yeah, that space article was long on speculation, short on facts and figures. My take on it: if we can't master FTL travel, only the closest of the nearby stars are within our range, and that only on one-way trips. So if Alpha Centauri has a habitable planet, a one-way colonization trip is probably doable, with present or probable future technology.
If you put FTL travel on the table, all bets are off. Perhaps there is no upper bound to speed if FTL travel, or warp drive, or wormholes are used. It might even be easier to make a jump to a far-distant galaxy than a jump within the Milky Way. Until we gain an understanding of what physical laws underlie any possible mechanisms for FTL travel, we really don't know.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (DAtNG)
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otho, that's just it. If you're on the button and everyone's checking to you on the river, you can sometimes bluff yourself the pot *if* you bet enough that you turn off anyone from challenging you.
But it's tricky. And some people just won't let go of their hand NO MATTER WHAT. "I have an Ace, I HAVE to call!!!" :-P
But it's tricky. And some people just won't let go of their hand NO MATTER WHAT. "I have an Ace, I HAVE to call!!!" :-P
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:39 PM (ntObR)
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The man became stuck after his penis swelled up in the ring spanner on Monday and was he unable to remove it.
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (1ijHg)
Seems to me a little ice water, plus a naked picture of Lena Dunham, ought to solve his problem. But mostly the picture of Lena Dunham.
Never heard of KY jelly, huh?
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at May 14, 2016 10:46 PM (1ijHg)
Seems to me a little ice water, plus a naked picture of Lena Dunham, ought to solve his problem. But mostly the picture of Lena Dunham.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:40 PM (DAtNG)
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otho, that's just it. If you're on the button and everyone's checking to you on the river, you can sometimes bluff yourself the pot *if* you bet enough that you turn off anyone from challenging you. But it's tricky. And some people just won't let go of their hand NO MATTER WHAT. "I have an Ace, I HAVE to call!!!" :-P
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:39 PM
Oh, fuck yeah. Gotta watch those impulsive ones. You gotta pick the moment and know your opposition. Watch them.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:39 PM
Oh, fuck yeah. Gotta watch those impulsive ones. You gotta pick the moment and know your opposition. Watch them.
Posted by: otho at May 14, 2016 11:41 PM (EWg9n)
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Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:35 PM (R33tx)
I'm not very good, I can't add that fast.
I have to have my husband tell me what to do. It's hard to hit 16 when the dealer has an 8 or whatever the rules are. I realize he should just play two hands and I'll watch.
I'm not very good, I can't add that fast.
I have to have my husband tell me what to do. It's hard to hit 16 when the dealer has an 8 or whatever the rules are. I realize he should just play two hands and I'll watch.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:43 PM (egOGm)
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130 Not gonna lie, I do very well at bj for some reason.
Posted by: Molly k
Phrasing!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (OcD4G)
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The saying " think before you speak" is taking on a new meaning tonight. "think before you type" is now the mantra. BJ means black jack.
Posted by: Molly k
Phrasing!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (OcD4G)
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The saying " think before you speak" is taking on a new meaning tonight. "think before you type" is now the mantra. BJ means black jack.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:43 PM (R33tx)
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What the pervy guy should have done is watch Steel Magnolias.
Within a few minutes I felt my penis start to wither and die.
I went to play with guns before it was too late.
Within a few minutes I felt my penis start to wither and die.
I went to play with guns before it was too late.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 11:44 PM (hVdx9)
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They're not meant for you or those in your neighborhood. They're for the Google/Facebook/Twitter executives here in the belly of the beast. I see them every day.
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 11:07 PM (ZxmMG)
The very wealthy people in my area tend to be Republicans.
Posted by: t-bird at May 14, 2016 11:07 PM (ZxmMG)
The very wealthy people in my area tend to be Republicans.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 14, 2016 11:45 PM (SXU3d)
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Hi5 mollyk! Blackjack is my game too. I always win at that game.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:46 PM (6IPEM)
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Slow night. Morons must be out in meat space.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 14, 2016 11:47 PM (hVdx9)
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Seems to me a little ice water, plus a naked picture of Lena Dunham, ought to solve his problem. But mostly the picture of Lena Dunham.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:40 PM (DAtNG)
If he was perverted enough to stick his dvck in a Whitworth spanner, he's gonna need some ugly British wench to free him from the wrench.
Or he'll get his threads stripped, or worse, he'll be a cross-threader.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:40 PM (DAtNG)
If he was perverted enough to stick his dvck in a Whitworth spanner, he's gonna need some ugly British wench to free him from the wrench.
Or he'll get his threads stripped, or worse, he'll be a cross-threader.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at May 14, 2016 11:47 PM (McRlu)
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Oh, and by "very wealthy people in my area", I mean in my general area, not my neighborhood. Rich people don't live in my neighborhood.
But those very wealthy people, ya know, the rich people that liberals love to hate, they pour mountains of money into the community.
But those very wealthy people, ya know, the rich people that liberals love to hate, they pour mountains of money into the community.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 14, 2016 11:48 PM (SXU3d)
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139 Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:35 PM (R33tx)
I'm not very good, I can't add that fast.
I have to have my husband tell me what to do. It's hard to hit 16 when the dealer has an 8 or whatever the rules are. I realize he should just play two hands and I'll watch.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:43 PM (egOGm)
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They will wait for you. One of my first trips to Vegas I only had 200 dollars to play with. Sat down at 11 am and put out 40. I sat there for 14 hours straight and never reached in my purse for more. Cashed out a winner. That may have been the start of my downfall, I've loved that place ever since. Only for 3-4 days at a time though. I could never live there
I'm not very good, I can't add that fast.
I have to have my husband tell me what to do. It's hard to hit 16 when the dealer has an 8 or whatever the rules are. I realize he should just play two hands and I'll watch.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:43 PM (egOGm)
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They will wait for you. One of my first trips to Vegas I only had 200 dollars to play with. Sat down at 11 am and put out 40. I sat there for 14 hours straight and never reached in my purse for more. Cashed out a winner. That may have been the start of my downfall, I've loved that place ever since. Only for 3-4 days at a time though. I could never live there
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:49 PM (R33tx)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:50 PM (ntObR)
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S'ok. DoD is stocked up on Chevy Volts, so we can meet the most dangerous threat - Climate Change
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (9mTYi)
Hey. They could load 'em onto Hercs, drop a spanner across the battery terminals, and push 'em off the ramp onto ISIS troop concentrations. Instant JDAM!
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (9mTYi)
Hey. They could load 'em onto Hercs, drop a spanner across the battery terminals, and push 'em off the ramp onto ISIS troop concentrations. Instant JDAM!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:50 PM (DAtNG)
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From the article at the first link: In Canada, a study found that each year one in nine transgender people try to commit suicide, compared with the national rate of one out of 167.
Well, we gotta get those people some help! One in nine "trying" is not very good. Trying is for losers. We care about success! Try harder!
Well, we gotta get those people some help! One in nine "trying" is not very good. Trying is for losers. We care about success! Try harder!
Posted by: goon at May 14, 2016 11:51 PM (WCaSy)
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One of the most interesting things about Texas Hold'Em:
One of the people considered an all-time great in the game is Doyle Brunson, who's from Texas. He's also a conservative and a Christian.
He's been playing professionally since the 1950s and of late has unfortunately been really showing his age; I believe he's in his 80s. He was at one time very obese and lost most of the weight, but now he's having the usual old-age issues.
In the meantime, his son, Todd Brunson, is also now considered an all-time great poker player.
One of the people considered an all-time great in the game is Doyle Brunson, who's from Texas. He's also a conservative and a Christian.
He's been playing professionally since the 1950s and of late has unfortunately been really showing his age; I believe he's in his 80s. He was at one time very obese and lost most of the weight, but now he's having the usual old-age issues.
In the meantime, his son, Todd Brunson, is also now considered an all-time great poker player.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:53 PM (ntObR)
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132 OT
does anyone know what this thing is? I pulled it out of the falling down bunkhouse on my property.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm)
I'm no expert, but that looks like a genuine vintage thingamajig. You could probably get big bucks for it on ebay.
does anyone know what this thing is? I pulled it out of the falling down bunkhouse on my property.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm)
I'm no expert, but that looks like a genuine vintage thingamajig. You could probably get big bucks for it on ebay.
Posted by: rickl at May 14, 2016 11:53 PM (sdi6R)
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Well, the Jays lost in the 10th after a terrific comeback but at least it was Bark in the Park day at Arlington so I got to see a bunch of cute dogs throughout the broadcast. A Vizsla-mixed hound in the lines outside the stadium; one dog licking its mistress's face all over, tail wagging; and a pair of cute doggehs sleeping on their masters' knees late in the game.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 14, 2016 11:54 PM (AQCCE)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 14, 2016 11:55 PM (AroJD)
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143 Hi5 mollyk! Blackjack is my game too. I always win at that game.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:46 PM (6IPEM)
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Maybe someday we should try it sometime. Got vacation time your going to lose? Husband who doesn't care if you go?/ Some people are addicted to drugs and alcohol, I like cards.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:46 PM (6IPEM)
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Maybe someday we should try it sometime. Got vacation time your going to lose? Husband who doesn't care if you go?/ Some people are addicted to drugs and alcohol, I like cards.
Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:55 PM (R33tx)
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I don't know if it's a Canadian figure or American, goon, but I've read that the suicide rate with trannies is about 50% whether they get the surgery or not.
It's pretty obvious that they're mentally ill, and are being used by the Left.
It's pretty obvious that they're mentally ill, and are being used by the Left.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 14, 2016 11:56 PM (AQCCE)
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Steve,
We got tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez. We always gamble after the show.
Last time we saw a concert there I won 800 playing blackjack.
I did my husband's strategy where if I win a hand (25) for example I bet 50 the next hand. If I win again I add 1 chip to the bet and pull one back. So the next hand I'm betting 75 a hand. I was lucky. I keep adding 1 more 25 chip for every consecutive win. You have to bet big to win big.
We got tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez. We always gamble after the show.
Last time we saw a concert there I won 800 playing blackjack.
I did my husband's strategy where if I win a hand (25) for example I bet 50 the next hand. If I win again I add 1 chip to the bet and pull one back. So the next hand I'm betting 75 a hand. I was lucky. I keep adding 1 more 25 chip for every consecutive win. You have to bet big to win big.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:56 PM (egOGm)
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Bossy Conservative, yes, plain is a better adjective. They don't look like what they cost.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:34 PM (6IPEM)
Which is probably one of the reasons for the Tesla's "success" in the marketplace. They don't look like some goofy George Jetsonmobile. There have been a host failed EV's, and nearly all of them looked like golf carts on steroids. Nobody with any class or taste would be caught dead in one, and the classless, tasteless people that would were also, strangely enough, cashless.
Teslas look normal enough to be mistaken for a Taurus, or maybe the new Jaguar (heh), but they go like a raped ape, and with the government subsidies, are quite affordable for the class of people who are inclined to buy such things.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 14, 2016 11:34 PM (6IPEM)
Which is probably one of the reasons for the Tesla's "success" in the marketplace. They don't look like some goofy George Jetsonmobile. There have been a host failed EV's, and nearly all of them looked like golf carts on steroids. Nobody with any class or taste would be caught dead in one, and the classless, tasteless people that would were also, strangely enough, cashless.
Teslas look normal enough to be mistaken for a Taurus, or maybe the new Jaguar (heh), but they go like a raped ape, and with the government subsidies, are quite affordable for the class of people who are inclined to buy such things.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 14, 2016 11:57 PM (DAtNG)
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I admit I'd play a *lot* more BJ and poker, if I didn't have to worry about the money.
Everyone knows Pechanga and Morongo, but there's actually tons of casinos, both card clubs and "indian" places, in California. Wouldn't mind checking a lot of them out.
Also, if I won the lottery I'd probably spend a month visiting tons of places in the northern and eastern Nevada area: Reno, Sparks, Fallon, Winnemucca, Wendover, Jackpot, Mesquite, Elko/Ely, the works.
Everyone knows Pechanga and Morongo, but there's actually tons of casinos, both card clubs and "indian" places, in California. Wouldn't mind checking a lot of them out.
Also, if I won the lottery I'd probably spend a month visiting tons of places in the northern and eastern Nevada area: Reno, Sparks, Fallon, Winnemucca, Wendover, Jackpot, Mesquite, Elko/Ely, the works.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 14, 2016 11:58 PM (ntObR)
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No idea what it is but it looks like a back breaker to push around.
And judging from the wheels it wasn't intended to travel far.
or
The smoke machine goes in the hoop and the bee hives go in the shelves.
And judging from the wheels it wasn't intended to travel far.
or
The smoke machine goes in the hoop and the bee hives go in the shelves.
Posted by: I'm Hungry at May 15, 2016 12:00 AM (UGLi1)
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Interesting American Thinker article.
The gist of it was that it is NOT about "transgender rights" is about "the state controlling the sexuality of children." And exposing them to "adult sexuality," which, coincidentally, what happened to King O with Frank Marshall Davis.
The gist of it was that it is NOT about "transgender rights" is about "the state controlling the sexuality of children." And exposing them to "adult sexuality," which, coincidentally, what happened to King O with Frank Marshall Davis.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at May 15, 2016 12:00 AM (AHDxb)
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Cali, congrats. I've done that too occasionally.
It's true, you have to bet big to win big, especially at blackjack. What I especially love about it is that if you know what you're doing, it's one of the very few "positive expectation" games available in the casino. That is, if you play it right, *you* should mathematically make more money than the casino does.
Can't say that about most traditional casino games, especially the classic craps, roulette (which in fairness the rest of my family loves), etc etc. Those games vastly favor the "house."
It's true, you have to bet big to win big, especially at blackjack. What I especially love about it is that if you know what you're doing, it's one of the very few "positive expectation" games available in the casino. That is, if you play it right, *you* should mathematically make more money than the casino does.
Can't say that about most traditional casino games, especially the classic craps, roulette (which in fairness the rest of my family loves), etc etc. Those games vastly favor the "house."
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:00 AM (ntObR)
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Posted by: Molly k at May 14, 2016 11:49 PM (R33tx)
You did very well. I don't have the gambling take a risk gene. If I lose a few hands I stop. When I win a little, I take my money and run.
I only thinks it's fun if I win. As soon as I lose a few hundred I quit.
You did very well. I don't have the gambling take a risk gene. If I lose a few hands I stop. When I win a little, I take my money and run.
I only thinks it's fun if I win. As soon as I lose a few hundred I quit.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (egOGm)
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a study found that each year one in nine transgender people try to commit suicide
Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
Posted by: Barack Obama at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (w/iDp)
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120 Sadly, not that far. In fact, humanity will only ever get to explore the local group.
1) Entirely depends on how you define humanity.
2) Predicting the limits of human ingenuity and invention is the fool's version of wisdom. Fuck that guy in particular.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:28 PM (OcD4G)
If the upper speed limit is the soeed of light, then yeah we are stuck in the Local Group.
If not, not.
The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules. So how different could they be?
Even if you could travel at infinite speed and could check out every single star in the Universe and explore each one for one day, you could never finish the task.
120 Sadly, not that far. In fact, humanity will only ever get to explore the local group.
1) Entirely depends on how you define humanity.
2) Predicting the limits of human ingenuity and invention is the fool's version of wisdom. Fuck that guy in particular.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 14, 2016 11:28 PM (OcD4G)
If the upper speed limit is the soeed of light, then yeah we are stuck in the Local Group.
If not, not.
The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules. So how different could they be?
Even if you could travel at infinite speed and could check out every single star in the Universe and explore each one for one day, you could never finish the task.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (MQEz6)
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Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:56 PM (egOGm)
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Reminds me of the time I went out right after my divorce. Ex gave me a 100 dollar bill and said play it as money. If you hit a blackjack put it all back until you lose. I hit 3 in row. I brought him back several hundred dollars. I'm too honest. I should have kept it looking back
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Reminds me of the time I went out right after my divorce. Ex gave me a 100 dollar bill and said play it as money. If you hit a blackjack put it all back until you lose. I hit 3 in row. I brought him back several hundred dollars. I'm too honest. I should have kept it looking back
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:02 AM (R33tx)
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Well, the Jays lost in the 10th after a terrific comeback but at least it was Bark in the Park day at Arlington so I got to see a bunch of cute dogs throughout the broadcast. A Vizsla-mixed hound in the lines outside the stadium; one dog licking its mistress's face all over, tail wagging; and a pair of cute doggehs sleeping on their masters' knees late in the game.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 14, 2016 11:54 PM (AQCCE)
My doggie came home with five porcupine quills in her shoulder today. None in her face or mouth, fortunately. I just pulled them out. Didn't seem to bother her much, and she is eating and drinking OK.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 14, 2016 11:54 PM (AQCCE)
My doggie came home with five porcupine quills in her shoulder today. None in her face or mouth, fortunately. I just pulled them out. Didn't seem to bother her much, and she is eating and drinking OK.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 12:02 AM (DAtNG)
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164 a study found that each year one in nine transgender people try to commit suicide
Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
Posted by: Barack Obama at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (w/iDp)
One of nine out of how many in total?
164 a study found that each year one in nine transgender people try to commit suicide
Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
Posted by: Barack Obama at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (w/iDp)
One of nine out of how many in total?
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:03 AM (MQEz6)
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Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
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I have a good friend who is a gay man. He is all for this, and argues that trans men should be able to use the restroom of their choice. For reasons I don't understand, his brain just stops when I start talking about girls in showers and so on.
His argument is that trans men don't attack women. Straight men do. I say sure, but you're making it easier for them. His response is that they'll molest girls in bathrooms and locker rooms regardless, so let the trans men/women do what they want, since women/girls will always be bothered by predatory men.
I usually just give up at this point in the argument.
Don't let their instability freak you out! I just want them to be able to pee with your daughters. I'm sure nothing reportable will happen...
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I have a good friend who is a gay man. He is all for this, and argues that trans men should be able to use the restroom of their choice. For reasons I don't understand, his brain just stops when I start talking about girls in showers and so on.
His argument is that trans men don't attack women. Straight men do. I say sure, but you're making it easier for them. His response is that they'll molest girls in bathrooms and locker rooms regardless, so let the trans men/women do what they want, since women/girls will always be bothered by predatory men.
I usually just give up at this point in the argument.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at May 15, 2016 12:03 AM (AHDxb)
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Steve,
I only did well because my husband tells me the correct strategy. Double down on 11, split 8's etc. again, he may as well play two hands.
I only did well because my husband tells me the correct strategy. Double down on 11, split 8's etc. again, he may as well play two hands.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:04 AM (egOGm)
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Just two things that bother me about modern-day blackjack:
- It's hard to find a good low-limit game where they play with only one or two decks (and if you do, they shuffle after *every* hand); most casinos now use those Shufflemaster machines.
- Very few places will pay 3 to 2 on a 'natural' anymore. Now it's 6 to 5.
- It's hard to find a good low-limit game where they play with only one or two decks (and if you do, they shuffle after *every* hand); most casinos now use those Shufflemaster machines.
- Very few places will pay 3 to 2 on a 'natural' anymore. Now it's 6 to 5.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:04 AM (ntObR)
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I'm still trying to figure out how to get this out. I want this water heater.
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm)
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What do you want an old water heater for? I think they usually rust out inside if they are left standing alone for any amount of time. Or even if you use them. They just get rusted out over time.
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm)
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What do you want an old water heater for? I think they usually rust out inside if they are left standing alone for any amount of time. Or even if you use them. They just get rusted out over time.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 15, 2016 12:05 AM (R+30W)
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CaliGirl, my standard answer is that is the component frame for an interocitor. Hope you got lots of silver solder and high potential dialectric fluid. And zip-ties.
. . . and a paddle ball game . . .
. . . and a paddle ball game . . .
Posted by: Kindltot at May 15, 2016 12:05 AM (ry34m)
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CaliGirl, that's okay. :-)
I made a *really* stupid rookie mistake playing BJ last time I played, I split 4s and lost all my winnings. Can't believe I did it...
I made a *really* stupid rookie mistake playing BJ last time I played, I split 4s and lost all my winnings. Can't believe I did it...
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:06 AM (ntObR)
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Where are you mollyk?
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:06 AM (6IPEM)
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- Very few places will pay 3 to 2 on a 'natural' anymore. Now it's 6 to 5.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:04 AM (ntObR)
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Yep and most people don't know this. This is why I will only stay at certain places in Vegas. One of my favorite places got rid of all their 3/2 tables. I won't set foot in there again.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:04 AM (ntObR)
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Yep and most people don't know this. This is why I will only stay at certain places in Vegas. One of my favorite places got rid of all their 3/2 tables. I won't set foot in there again.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:07 AM (R33tx)
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No idea what it is but it looks like a back breaker to push around.
And judging from the wheels it wasn't intended to travel far.
or
The smoke machine goes in the hoop and the bee hives go in the shelves.
Posted by: I'm Hungry at May 15, 2016 12:00 AM (UGLi1)
I'm wondering if it was intended to harvest and sort citrus fruit? Big tarp under tree, funneling into cone on cart. Fruit flats go into slots, operator picks fruit off ground, eyeballs size, and places in appropriate flat.
And judging from the wheels it wasn't intended to travel far.
or
The smoke machine goes in the hoop and the bee hives go in the shelves.
Posted by: I'm Hungry at May 15, 2016 12:00 AM (UGLi1)
I'm wondering if it was intended to harvest and sort citrus fruit? Big tarp under tree, funneling into cone on cart. Fruit flats go into slots, operator picks fruit off ground, eyeballs size, and places in appropriate flat.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 12:07 AM (DAtNG)
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Molly K, do you know who Ed Thorp is/was? :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:08 AM (ntObR)
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Posted by: rickl at May 14, 2016 11:53 PM (sdi6R)
I can't figure out what it is either. I'm going to put a plant in it.
I can't figure out what it is either. I'm going to put a plant in it.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (egOGm)
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I think Pechanga still pays 3 to 2 on a blackjack.
Unfortunately I think every BJ table there now uses the Shufflemaster machines. So it's a mixed bag.
Unfortunately I think every BJ table there now uses the Shufflemaster machines. So it's a mixed bag.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (ntObR)
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I hope she recovers quickly, Alberta, and it's a good thing about no nose hits judging from video I've seen of having to use pliers to remove them. 
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:10 AM (AQCCE)
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Where are you mollyk?
Sitting down and facing forward?
Sitting down and facing forward?
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:10 AM (AQCCE)
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His argument is that trans men don't attack women. Straight men do. I say sure, but you're making it easier for them. His response is that they'll molest girls in bathrooms and locker rooms regardless, so let the trans men/women do what they want, since women/girls will always be bothered by predatory men.
I usually just give up at this point in the argument.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at May 15, 2016 12:03 AM (AHDxb)
This nonsense will end real quick when some perv enters a ladies' room in a concealed-carry state, and a woman who feels threatened pulls her piece, and shoots him dead. No hostile witnesses, doncha know?
I usually just give up at this point in the argument.
Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at May 15, 2016 12:03 AM (AHDxb)
This nonsense will end real quick when some perv enters a ladies' room in a concealed-carry state, and a woman who feels threatened pulls her piece, and shoots him dead. No hostile witnesses, doncha know?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 12:11 AM (DAtNG)
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178 Molly K, do you know who Ed Thorp is/was? :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:08 AM (ntObR)
No.... I could google but I would rather you tell me.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:08 AM (ntObR)
No.... I could google but I would rather you tell me.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:11 AM (R33tx)
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we still talkin tit jobs and hold em?
Posted by: thathalfrican - be water my friend at May 15, 2016 12:12 AM (R5HRU)
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>>> I only thinks it's fun if I win. As soon as I lose a few hundred I quit.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:01 A
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I'm the same way. I have never lost money playing blackjack. I will quit and walk away and find another table if I start losing. I never have let myself fall below what I started with. Losing is terrible
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:01 A
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I'm the same way. I have never lost money playing blackjack. I will quit and walk away and find another table if I start losing. I never have let myself fall below what I started with. Losing is terrible
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:12 AM (6IPEM)
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The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (MQEz6)
We presume, based on ancient and limited information...
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (MQEz6)
We presume, based on ancient and limited information...
Posted by: The Stars Hat Like Dust at May 15, 2016 12:12 AM (vBeA5)
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Posted by: shibumi who is awaiting SMOD at May 15, 2016 12:03 AM (AHDxb)
I guess he can't see that society should not invite men into the women's room in the first place.
A guy only needs to pretend to be tran to get in.
Or why have any filter?
Why can Caitlin/Bruce Jenner go in, but Chuck Norris can't?
They both have dicks.
Why can't gay guys use the woman's room?
It is all just so insane. The safety of girls and women trumps all this other shit. Period.
I guess he can't see that society should not invite men into the women's room in the first place.
A guy only needs to pretend to be tran to get in.
Or why have any filter?
Why can Caitlin/Bruce Jenner go in, but Chuck Norris can't?
They both have dicks.
Why can't gay guys use the woman's room?
It is all just so insane. The safety of girls and women trumps all this other shit. Period.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:13 AM (MQEz6)
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187 The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (MQEz6)
We presume, based on ancient and limited information...
Posted by: The Stars Hat Like Dust at May 15, 2016 12:12 AM (vBeA5)
Spectroscopy is not lying to us.
187 The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:01 AM (MQEz6)
We presume, based on ancient and limited information...
Posted by: The Stars Hat Like Dust at May 15, 2016 12:12 AM (vBeA5)
Spectroscopy is not lying to us.
Posted by: eman at May 15, 2016 12:13 AM (MQEz6)
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Protip for all you cismen: keep the penis stuck inside the wrench until it turn gangenous. Then in the ER casually let it drop, "Oh, by the way, I always wanted to be a woman".
They'll give you a *free* vaginoplasty!
They'll give you a *free* vaginoplasty!
Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at May 15, 2016 12:14 AM (hSjsk)
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180 I think Pechanga still pays 3 to 2 on a blackjack.
Unfortunately I think every BJ table there now uses the Shufflemaster machines. So it's a mixed bag.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (ntObR)
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Many people have the mistaken impression that card counting is cheating. It's not. The cheating comes in if you use any kind of aid to do the counting. Some celebrity got into trouble a while ago because he was stacking his differently colored chips in a way to keep track of his count.
But, the Shufflemaster neutralizes the people who can keep the count using just their head. Count all you want for all the good it does you if the whole thing gets reset every deal.
Unfortunately I think every BJ table there now uses the Shufflemaster machines. So it's a mixed bag.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (ntObR)
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Many people have the mistaken impression that card counting is cheating. It's not. The cheating comes in if you use any kind of aid to do the counting. Some celebrity got into trouble a while ago because he was stacking his differently colored chips in a way to keep track of his count.
But, the Shufflemaster neutralizes the people who can keep the count using just their head. Count all you want for all the good it does you if the whole thing gets reset every deal.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 15, 2016 12:15 AM (R+30W)
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Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 15, 2016 12:05 AM (R+30W)
Cut it in half and make a planter out of it, or something. I pulled an old water tank out of the old house and put a fern on it under the oak trees. It looks pretty.
It's going to rust where it is. I want to move it to the barn.
Cut it in half and make a planter out of it, or something. I pulled an old water tank out of the old house and put a fern on it under the oak trees. It looks pretty.
It's going to rust where it is. I want to move it to the barn.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:15 AM (egOGm)
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182 Where are you mollyk?
Sitting down and facing forward?
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:10 AM (AQCCE)
Well to be honest I am at 42.7794 degrees North and 96.9292 degrees west. Why do you ask?
Sitting down and facing forward?
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:10 AM (AQCCE)
Well to be honest I am at 42.7794 degrees North and 96.9292 degrees west. Why do you ask?
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:15 AM (R33tx)
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Molly, he's a math professor at UC Irvine who wrote and released the book "Beat The Dealer" in 1966. It's the all-time best-selling gambling book of all time, and it contains the first official 'counting system' for blackjack.
There's lots of stories about how, working on his theories, Thorp was so successful that by the time his book came out, he was already banned from virtually every single casino in Nevada. He made a fortune playing BJ back in the days of single decks and 3:2 payoffs, then made a far bigger one just from the royalties on the book.
I'd like to read it just for its historical value, you can still get a copy at Amazon.
In the meantime, Thorp started up his own investment firm, which is supposedly modeled after some of the same theories he worked out for BJ in the 1960s, and he's a very wealthy man today. He seems to me the kind of person whose life story would make a great movie, I hope it gets made someday.
There's lots of stories about how, working on his theories, Thorp was so successful that by the time his book came out, he was already banned from virtually every single casino in Nevada. He made a fortune playing BJ back in the days of single decks and 3:2 payoffs, then made a far bigger one just from the royalties on the book.
I'd like to read it just for its historical value, you can still get a copy at Amazon.
In the meantime, Thorp started up his own investment firm, which is supposedly modeled after some of the same theories he worked out for BJ in the 1960s, and he's a very wealthy man today. He seems to me the kind of person whose life story would make a great movie, I hope it gets made someday.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:15 AM (ntObR)
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Oh wait, Obamacare covers sex changes. Never mind.
Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at May 15, 2016 12:16 AM (hSjsk)
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Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (ntObR)
My husband doesn't like the shuffle machines. He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
My husband doesn't like the shuffle machines. He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (egOGm)
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L Elle and Anon, yup.
I've read if you're very good at basic BJ strategy, you can *still* make money despite the Shufflemaster machines. But yeah, they make your variance crazy.
I've read if you're very good at basic BJ strategy, you can *still* make money despite the Shufflemaster machines. But yeah, they make your variance crazy.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (ntObR)
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Cali, easy. :-) Less decks make for far easier card counting.
If your dealer is using only one deck, you only have to keep track of 16 10s (10s, Jacks, Queens, Kings) and four aces in the deck. The more decks, the more multiples of 16 and aces you have to keep track of.
If your dealer is using only one deck, you only have to keep track of 16 10s (10s, Jacks, Queens, Kings) and four aces in the deck. The more decks, the more multiples of 16 and aces you have to keep track of.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:19 AM (ntObR)
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110 There's a Tesla in my neighborhood, which I finally recognized last fall (suburban Columbus) as I pulled up behind it at the stoplight.
There's also a guy around the corner that owns a Volt. I've seen it in his driveway when I walk the dog.
There's also a couple of Lamborghini's in the neighborhood (somewhere), that only come out in the spring and disappear in the fall.
And a guy down the street (the other way) has a Ferrari 308. He lives in a modest house, so all his money must be in the car.
But that's nothing. My sister lives in Naples, Florida (God's waiting room), and that town is FULL of rich old folks with really expensive cars.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (+1T7c)
I think you might live near me, Do you live near a Billionaire? That made the town the way he wants it..
There's also a guy around the corner that owns a Volt. I've seen it in his driveway when I walk the dog.
There's also a couple of Lamborghini's in the neighborhood (somewhere), that only come out in the spring and disappear in the fall.
And a guy down the street (the other way) has a Ferrari 308. He lives in a modest house, so all his money must be in the car.
But that's nothing. My sister lives in Naples, Florida (God's waiting room), and that town is FULL of rich old folks with really expensive cars.
Posted by: Bossy Conservative...pondering the future at May 14, 2016 11:23 PM (+1T7c)
I think you might live near me, Do you live near a Billionaire? That made the town the way he wants it..
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 15, 2016 12:19 AM (c4yY7)
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My husband doesn't like the shuffle machines. He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (egOGm)
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It's easier to keep an eye on the 10's and aces that are out there. Also when you find a table like that you can hold your own cards and place them downside under the chips. It's much more fun that way
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (egOGm)
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It's easier to keep an eye on the 10's and aces that are out there. Also when you find a table like that you can hold your own cards and place them downside under the chips. It's much more fun that way
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:20 AM (R33tx)
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Why do you ask?
L, elle was asking. Probably wondering if you'd like to go to Vegas for a weekend of cards if you live close enough.
L, elle was asking. Probably wondering if you'd like to go to Vegas for a weekend of cards if you live close enough.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:20 AM (AQCCE)
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Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:02 AM (R33tx)
I would have told him I won, and I'm keeping the money.
I would have told him I won, and I'm keeping the money.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:21 AM (egOGm)
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Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:15 AM (ntObR)
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Thanks! I'm going to look into that
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Thanks! I'm going to look into that
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:21 AM (R33tx)
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201 Why do you ask?
L, elle was asking. Probably wondering if you'd like to go to Vegas for a weekend of cards if you live close enough.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:20 AM (AQCCE)
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I am going the first week of June I think. Alone. I would love if someone wanted to sit and play cards with me!!!
L, elle was asking. Probably wondering if you'd like to go to Vegas for a weekend of cards if you live close enough.
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:20 AM (AQCCE)
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I am going the first week of June I think. Alone. I would love if someone wanted to sit and play cards with me!!!
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:23 AM (R33tx)
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Molly, you're welcome. Here's the book at Amazon.
http://tinyurl.com/zbyocu3
As you can see, it still commands a premium price. Also, check the picture on the cover; it's obviously very old (chips like those depicted on the cover haven't existed for decades).
http://tinyurl.com/zbyocu3
As you can see, it still commands a premium price. Also, check the picture on the cover; it's obviously very old (chips like those depicted on the cover haven't existed for decades).
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:23 AM (ntObR)
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Boys need to start applying for full scholarships that are meant for girls and see what happens.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at May 15, 2016 12:23 AM (c4yY7)
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Have they correlated the birth dates with geography, as in where were your parents when you were conceived? Because I wonder if the distribution is more even in regions where winters are milder.
Posted by: Epobirs at May 15, 2016 12:24 AM (IdCqF)
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I'm in CO. I've never been to Vegas. It kind of scares me. If I ever go, you'll have to steer me to the right casinos. My last few trips to smaller casinos, I was on a winning streak. Man, that feels good when everything else sucks in the world as bad as it does.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:25 AM (6IPEM)
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L Elle, oh yeah. There's NOTHING like the rush I get when I win a good amount at BJ, or when I get a big pot pushed to me playing hold'em.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:26 AM (ntObR)
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Sorry L.Elle, missed where you asked..I live in South Dakota but it's only a 2 and half hour plane ride.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:26 AM (R33tx)
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He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl
Makes it easier to walk.
He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl
Makes it easier to walk.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 15, 2016 12:27 AM (k4M/B)
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Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:20 AM (R33tx)
That makes sense. When we go to Vegas, I'm usually buzzed and not paying attention.
That makes sense. When we go to Vegas, I'm usually buzzed and not paying attention.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:27 AM (egOGm)
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Happy Caturday story linked in my sock re. Alberta forest fires. (Last sentence is very Canadian.)
Posted by: andycanuck at May 15, 2016 12:28 AM (AQCCE)
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208 I'm in CO. I've never been to Vegas. It kind of scares me. If I ever go, you'll have to steer me to the right casinos. My last few trips to smaller casinos, I was on a winning streak. Man, that feels good when everything else sucks in the world as bad as it does.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:25 AM (6IPEM)
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Do you like to drink? I am a bit of a professional when it comes to beer and cards. I would be more than willing to show you the ropes! I am also very respectable in my community so you wouldn't have to be afraid..
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:25 AM (6IPEM)
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Do you like to drink? I am a bit of a professional when it comes to beer and cards. I would be more than willing to show you the ropes! I am also very respectable in my community so you wouldn't have to be afraid..
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:29 AM (R33tx)
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196 Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:09 AM (ntObR)
My husband doesn't like the shuffle machines. He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (egOGm)
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The reason people like to count is they are waiting for the deck to get lopsided. If a whole bunch of face cards has already been played, the odds are, with fewer face cards left in the deck, the next card will be a low card.
Counting doesn't help if the distribution stays normal. If the mix of cards the has been played so far is a good mix, they you won't have a bump in the odds as far as what the next card will be.
If you are playing with a 6 deck shoe, it is less likely that the distribution will get skewed enough so that you can count on the odds being different than normal as far as what the next card will be.
And of course, if they start out with a newly shuffled deck every hand, the deck doesn't get much of a chance to get lopsided.
The casino wants to play with the normal odds. The card counters are just waiting for the deck to get lopsided enough so that the odds are better that the next card will be one that will help them.
My husband doesn't like the shuffle machines. He also likes fewer decks of cards in the shoe. I don't know why.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:17 AM (egOGm)
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The reason people like to count is they are waiting for the deck to get lopsided. If a whole bunch of face cards has already been played, the odds are, with fewer face cards left in the deck, the next card will be a low card.
Counting doesn't help if the distribution stays normal. If the mix of cards the has been played so far is a good mix, they you won't have a bump in the odds as far as what the next card will be.
If you are playing with a 6 deck shoe, it is less likely that the distribution will get skewed enough so that you can count on the odds being different than normal as far as what the next card will be.
And of course, if they start out with a newly shuffled deck every hand, the deck doesn't get much of a chance to get lopsided.
The casino wants to play with the normal odds. The card counters are just waiting for the deck to get lopsided enough so that the odds are better that the next card will be one that will help them.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at May 15, 2016 12:29 AM (R+30W)
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hi all
did someone say gambling in Vegas?
maybe this could be our long awaited national moron meet up
did someone say gambling in Vegas?
maybe this could be our long awaited national moron meet up
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:31 AM (uAvJJ)
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Folks, we're in the closing minutes of the 11th Anniversary of Epic Gaming Legend LEEEEEROY JENKINS, so for your edification, I provide...
https://youtu.be/mLyOj_QD4a4
https://youtu.be/mLyOj_QD4a4
Posted by: richard mcenroe at May 15, 2016 12:32 AM (Kucy5)
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chemjeff, I'm game :-)
I am likely to be in Nevada in early August, so if we could arrange to meet up at that time...
I am likely to be in Nevada in early August, so if we could arrange to meet up at that time...
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:32 AM (ntObR)
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216 hi all
did someone say gambling in Vegas?
maybe this could be our long awaited national moron meet up
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:31 AM (uAvJJ)
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Lets do it! I will also be out in Aug and Sep but June would be a fun chance to meet some people
did someone say gambling in Vegas?
maybe this could be our long awaited national moron meet up
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:31 AM (uAvJJ)
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Lets do it! I will also be out in Aug and Sep but June would be a fun chance to meet some people
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:35 AM (R33tx)
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Guys will stick their dick in ANYTHING!!!!
Water is wet.
The Pope's a Catholic. (well maybe not this latest one)
Bear's shit in the woods.
And Dogs bite.
Water is wet.
The Pope's a Catholic. (well maybe not this latest one)
Bear's shit in the woods.
And Dogs bite.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at May 15, 2016 12:36 AM (Xo1Rt)
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well it sounds like early August is the time to go...
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:36 AM (uAvJJ)
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a woman who feels threatened pulls her piece, and shoots him dead.
I think it's going to be guys with baseball bats.
Hey, Freakshow! Don't care what you say you "identify" as. It's how we identify you that matters.
I think it's going to be guys with baseball bats.
Hey, Freakshow! Don't care what you say you "identify" as. It's how we identify you that matters.
Posted by: t-bird at May 15, 2016 12:37 AM (w/iDp)
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chemjeff, yup. I'll be there Aug 4-6.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:37 AM (ntObR)
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well it sounds like early August is the time to go...
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:36 AM (uAvJJ)
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Not if you have ever been there at that time. It is about 3 inches from the surface of the Sun.
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:36 AM (uAvJJ)
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Not if you have ever been there at that time. It is about 3 inches from the surface of the Sun.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:38 AM (YLidQ)
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My personal last trans interaction involved sitting on a LA bus outside Universal City Station as a shrieking tranny in full drag stumbled up and down the aisle waving a revolver, screaming she was Diana Ross and demanding the cops bring his husband Berry Gordy to him.
It was almost as scary as the dozen or so LA Sheriff's Deputies surrounding the bus and pointing a bunch of sidearms, shotguns and AR's at it. The tranny only had six bullets and I've seen the deputies shoot...
It was almost as scary as the dozen or so LA Sheriff's Deputies surrounding the bus and pointing a bunch of sidearms, shotguns and AR's at it. The tranny only had six bullets and I've seen the deputies shoot...
Posted by: richard mcenroe at May 15, 2016 12:38 AM (Kucy5)
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I'm in CO. I've never been to Vegas. It kind of scares me. If I ever go, you'll have to steer me to the right casinos. My last few trips to smaller casinos, I was on a winning streak. Man, that feels good when everything else sucks in the world as bad as it does.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:25 AM (6IPEM)
Standing offer to the horde: Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you a tasty beverage.
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:25 AM (6IPEM)
Standing offer to the horde: Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you a tasty beverage.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (vBeA5)
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shibumi, using logic on someone using emotion is a waste of time.
I mean right now a guy walks into the women's restroom and she knows something is wrong.
Under the new rules they demand, they not be willing to say or do anything until it's too late.
I mean right now a guy walks into the women's restroom and she knows something is wrong.
Under the new rules they demand, they not be willing to say or do anything until it's too late.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (hVdx9)
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Boys need to start applying for full scholarships that are meant for girls and see what happens.
I bet we start getting tranny scholarships.
I bet we start getting tranny scholarships.
Posted by: t-bird at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (w/iDp)
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There's a non-Tesla charging station at the Food4Less in Canyon Country, which is a rather ghetto local for this region. I can;t help wondering who is going to use it as the demographic for electric cars right now doesn't correspond to either the location or the particular grocery chain. I only go by there about once a week if there is something good on special or I have business nearby to prevent it from being a special trip, and I've never seen any of the reserved stalls in use.
There are probably some charging stalls in the big Valencia mall, which I suppose would be useful if you are a high level exec at the cruise line that has its HQ nearby. Otherwise, I'm hard put to imagine anyone who spends so much time there and can afford the car.
There are probably some charging stalls in the big Valencia mall, which I suppose would be useful if you are a high level exec at the cruise line that has its HQ nearby. Otherwise, I'm hard put to imagine anyone who spends so much time there and can afford the car.
Posted by: Epobirs at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (IdCqF)
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Lets do it! I will also be out in Aug and Sep but June would be a fun chance to meet some people
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:35 AM (R33tx)
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I will know by Thursday if I am going to be there for a Conference the first week of June. Will post here if I am.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:35 AM (R33tx)
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I will know by Thursday if I am going to be there for a Conference the first week of June. Will post here if I am.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (YLidQ)
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Standing offer to the horde: Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you a tasty beverage.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (vBeA5)
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Twice?
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (vBeA5)
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Twice?
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (R33tx)
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For those of you that want cheery reading from the PanAm Post
An interview with some member of the Venezuelan military.
Venezuela Is on the Brink of Social Collapse
"The situation in Venezuela has never been as bad as it is now. The breaking point is near, but still not at hand. My recommendation is for people to prepare, to look for food and then to store it. Obviously, when the implosion occurs , it won't last long. I believe it will last something like 10 days, but they will be difficult days."
http://preview.tinyurl.com/zmtasxo
An interview with some member of the Venezuelan military.
Venezuela Is on the Brink of Social Collapse
"The situation in Venezuela has never been as bad as it is now. The breaking point is near, but still not at hand. My recommendation is for people to prepare, to look for food and then to store it. Obviously, when the implosion occurs , it won't last long. I believe it will last something like 10 days, but they will be difficult days."
http://preview.tinyurl.com/zmtasxo
Posted by: Kindltot at May 15, 2016 12:41 AM (ry34m)
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Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:31 AM (uAvJJ)
That sounds like fun.
That sounds like fun.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:41 AM (egOGm)
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Not if you have ever been there at that time. It is about 3 inches from the surface of the Sun.
That's what I was thinking. Sure, it's a dry heat, but is that any consolation when it's 130 degrees outside?
That's what I was thinking. Sure, it's a dry heat, but is that any consolation when it's 130 degrees outside?
Posted by: t-bird at May 15, 2016 12:41 AM (w/iDp)
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Actually, Aug 4-6 could be a convenient time for me as well.
Anyway I will ponder it.
Time to go to bed.
good night all
Anyway I will ponder it.
Time to go to bed.
good night all
Posted by: chemjeff - Libertarian at May 15, 2016 12:42 AM (uAvJJ)
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I will know by Thursday if I am going to be there for a Conference the first week of June. Will post here if I am.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (YLidQ)
Still have my email? I would never find your plan if I had to look through all the threads
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (YLidQ)
Still have my email? I would never find your plan if I had to look through all the threads
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:42 AM (R33tx)
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Happy-ish Saturday Night, all y'all -
prepping the house for summer - as in vacuuming all the fans, a/c ducts, vacuuming the space heaters before bagging, et c - so wishing everyone health & happiness, pictures of {desired sex object} in {skimpy costume of choice}, chocolate, relatives that aren't ungrateful, good books, chess wisdom, blooming gardens, crossbows, lace wigs, machines for sale at reasonable price, pun protection, and a song in your heart to chase them naughty blue away ...
prepping the house for summer - as in vacuuming all the fans, a/c ducts, vacuuming the space heaters before bagging, et c - so wishing everyone health & happiness, pictures of {desired sex object} in {skimpy costume of choice}, chocolate, relatives that aren't ungrateful, good books, chess wisdom, blooming gardens, crossbows, lace wigs, machines for sale at reasonable price, pun protection, and a song in your heart to chase them naughty blue away ...
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 12:42 AM (AoK0a)
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Goodnight chemjeff, hope we can make it work. :-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:43 AM (ntObR)
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Standing offer to the horde: Visit Las Vegas and I'll buy you a tasty beverage.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (vBeA5)
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Twice?
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (R33tx)
Like a shot & chaser?
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:39 AM (vBeA5)
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Twice?
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:40 AM (R33tx)
Like a shot & chaser?
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (vBeA5)
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That's what I was thinking. Sure, it's a dry heat, but is that any consolation when it's 130 degrees outside?
No problem. In Vegas you never have to go outside.
No problem. In Vegas you never have to go outside.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (sl+zA)
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Still have my email? I would never find your plan if I had to look through all the threads
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:42 AM (R33tx)
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I do not, as I have a new job and devices. My email is in my nic if you could shoot a short one my way please.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:42 AM (R33tx)
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I do not, as I have a new job and devices. My email is in my nic if you could shoot a short one my way please.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (YLidQ)
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Hat, sounds great thanks but I'm not a big drinker. How about a Pepsi 1893? ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (ntObR)
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:45 AM (ntObR)
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No problem. In Vegas you never have to go outside.
Not even to check the cookies you're baking on your dashboard?
Not even to check the cookies you're baking on your dashboard?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:46 AM (T/cxb)
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Nose art for the Lockmart F-35 will be an abort button?
Waiting for an "Aircraft of Lockmart" calendar.
Waiting for an "Aircraft of Lockmart" calendar.
Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at May 15, 2016 12:46 AM (FtrY1)
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Mmmm, dashboard cookies...
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:46 AM (ntObR)
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>>> Do you like to drink? I am a bit of a professional when it comes to beer and cards.
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Do I like to drink? A little too much. I can hold my liquor as good as any professional alcoholic. I'm an amateur at cards but pride myself in never losing money.
I can't do June, but August maybe except it's hot as hell then.
I joked with Cthulhu that we should plan a Vegas meet up for the day after Election Day. The Hangover: AoS Edition
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Do I like to drink? A little too much. I can hold my liquor as good as any professional alcoholic. I'm an amateur at cards but pride myself in never losing money.
I can't do June, but August maybe except it's hot as hell then.
I joked with Cthulhu that we should plan a Vegas meet up for the day after Election Day. The Hangover: AoS Edition
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:47 AM (lVPif)
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Not even to check the cookies you're baking on your dashboard?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:46 AM (T/cxb)
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The sidewalk omelettes require attention.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:46 AM (T/cxb)
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The sidewalk omelettes require attention.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:47 AM (YLidQ)
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Mmmm, dashboard cookies...
Dashboard cookie season runs from June until late August/early September. Slightly longer in Death Valley.
Dashboard cookie season runs from June until late August/early September. Slightly longer in Death Valley.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:48 AM (T/cxb)
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I'm still trying to figure out how to get this out. I want this water heater.
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm
Burn it out!
http://tinypic.com/r/20ktxfp/9
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 14, 2016 11:37 PM (egOGm
Burn it out!
Posted by: Bacon Jeff at May 15, 2016 12:48 AM (VSenK)
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Blanco, Death Valley needs a good casino...
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:49 AM (ntObR)
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Like a shot & chaser?
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (vBeA5)
..............
For you that don't know this sweet guy met me when I was there last time. I think he was flabbergasted that such a mess as me was a strong conservative! I sat in awe of how much smarter than me he was. It was fun.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (vBeA5)
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For you that don't know this sweet guy met me when I was there last time. I think he was flabbergasted that such a mess as me was a strong conservative! I sat in awe of how much smarter than me he was. It was fun.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:49 AM (R33tx)
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The sidewalk omelettes require attention.
I've seen more than one news crew do the "fry an egg on the sidewalk" bit. If they wanted to be useful they'd try bacon, too.
I've seen more than one news crew do the "fry an egg on the sidewalk" bit. If they wanted to be useful they'd try bacon, too.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:49 AM (T/cxb)
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I can't do June, but August maybe except it's hot as hell then.
I joked with Cthulhu that we should plan a Vegas meet up for the day after Election Day. The Hangover: AoS Edition
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:47 AM (lVPif)
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That will work!
I joked with Cthulhu that we should plan a Vegas meet up for the day after Election Day. The Hangover: AoS Edition
Posted by: L, Elle at May 15, 2016 12:47 AM (lVPif)
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That will work!
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:50 AM (R33tx)
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For you that don't know this sweet guy met me when I was there last time. I think he was flabbergasted that such a mess as me was a strong conservative! I sat in awe of how much smarter than me he was. It was fun.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:49 AM (R33tx)
She was excellent company and stand-up example of an 'ette.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:49 AM (R33tx)
She was excellent company and stand-up example of an 'ette.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:51 AM (vBeA5)
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Molly, sounds great. :-) Again, I'll be in NV August 4-6.
Really hoping this can actually happen, it sounds fun.
Really hoping this can actually happen, it sounds fun.
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:51 AM (ntObR)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 12:52 AM (T/cxb)
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Evening, folks stuck and not stuck in heavy machinery!
Saw some chatter about Tesla up there?
It's a nice enough town. Used to be better when I went to high school there, 'way back in the last centure, when Tesla hadn't grown so big.
Now I'd only go there to visit my mother.
Whut? Don't be shocked. I saw a vehicle for some eclectic humor.
Saw some chatter about Tesla up there?
It's a nice enough town. Used to be better when I went to high school there, 'way back in the last centure, when Tesla hadn't grown so big.
Now I'd only go there to visit my mother.
Whut? Don't be shocked. I saw a vehicle for some eclectic humor.
Posted by: mindful webworker unclear on the concept at May 15, 2016 12:52 AM (5a8XA)
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I do not, as I have a new job and devices. My email is in my nic if you could shoot a short one my way please.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (YLidQ)
Tried. Got a 404
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (YLidQ)
Tried. Got a 404
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:52 AM (R33tx)
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Tried. Got a 404
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:52 AM (R33tx)
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Hhmmm.. Did you strip out the HTML and just use the email address?
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 12:52 AM (R33tx)
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Hhmmm.. Did you strip out the HTML and just use the email address?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:54 AM (YLidQ)
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I'm out for the evening. Goodnight everyone, sweet dreams.
Posted by: CaliGirl at May 15, 2016 12:54 AM (egOGm)
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Goodnight Cali!
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 12:55 AM (ntObR)
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Like a shot chaser?
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (vBeA5)
You chase 'er, I'll have a 'nother shot.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 12:44 AM (vBeA5)
You chase 'er, I'll have a 'nother shot.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 15, 2016 12:57 AM (ry34m)
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Thanks for the great chat everybody!! I'm going to call it a night tonight as well. Happy Sunday!
Posted by: qdpsteve at May 15, 2016 01:01 AM (ntObR)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 01:01 AM (T/cxb)
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Hhmmm.. Did you strip out the HTML and just use the email address?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:54 AM (YLidQ)
Uhhh no. No clue what you even just said! Let me look back in my email and see if I can find it
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 12:54 AM (YLidQ)
Uhhh no. No clue what you even just said! Let me look back in my email and see if I can find it
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:02 AM (R33tx)
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Is this broke? Nothing for 16 minutes here
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:12 AM (R33tx)
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This week we'll be parked in Death Valley where I'll show you how to grill up an awesome Jamaican jerk chicken on your dashboard. Then next week we're off to the Sahara desert to prepare an omelet extravaganza that feeds 8, from within the confines of an F150.
Each week, a new arid clime, a new dashboard, and a new recipe on: the Dashboard Chef.
Each week, a new arid clime, a new dashboard, and a new recipe on: the Dashboard Chef.
Posted by: the Dashboard Chef at May 15, 2016 01:13 AM (hSjsk)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 01:13 AM (T/cxb)
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Everybody wandered off for a bit, they'll be back.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 01:13 AM (T/cxb)
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Ok. I also see that the clock isn't exactly timely either
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 01:13 AM (T/cxb)
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Ok. I also see that the clock isn't exactly timely either
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:16 AM (R33tx)
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Water heater? Sawzall the side pipes off, chain to the top pipe and pull with truck. Watch building collapse. Night no problem. Daylight, get your papieren ins ordnung.
WARNING!
I would not recommend taking advice from someone who has used a finish nailer to nail his hand to a board or got stitches after attempting to open a walnut.*
* Amazingly, alcohol not involved.
WARNING!
I would not recommend taking advice from someone who has used a finish nailer to nail his hand to a board or got stitches after attempting to open a walnut.*
* Amazingly, alcohol not involved.
Posted by: Headless Body of Agnew at May 15, 2016 01:18 AM (FtrY1)
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I am still here, but not paying much attention. Vegas and gambling is not in my wheelhouse. Not so much "anti" as indifferent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:21 AM (DAtNG)
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Ok. I also see that the clock isn't exactly timely either
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:16 AM (R33tx)
******
Whatever the case, email is teboyle at mindspring.com thing.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:16 AM (R33tx)
******
Whatever the case, email is teboyle at mindspring.com thing.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at May 15, 2016 01:24 AM (YLidQ)
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I am still here, but not paying much attention. Vegas and gambling is not in my wheelhouse. Not so much "anti" as indifferent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:21 AM (DAtNG)
Plenty in and around Vegas that doesn't involve gambling.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:21 AM (DAtNG)
Plenty in and around Vegas that doesn't involve gambling.
Posted by: The Vegas Hat at May 15, 2016 01:24 AM (vBeA5)
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Well I have to call it a night. If mr vegas in June wants to email here it is... ( gonna have to work for it) Jessica Simpson initials and between that the yr Armstrong landed on the moon. 4 didgits total then at hotmail
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:24 AM (R33tx)
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>>>Venezuela Is on the Brink of Social Collapse
Can we offer free transportation of their refugees to Germany? They can duke it out with the Syrians. Sheesh, I hope the Venezuelan government is as talented at keeping its citizens prisoners as the late USSR, Cuba and N. Korea.
Can we offer free transportation of their refugees to Germany? They can duke it out with the Syrians. Sheesh, I hope the Venezuelan government is as talented at keeping its citizens prisoners as the late USSR, Cuba and N. Korea.
Posted by: angela urkel at May 15, 2016 01:27 AM (hSjsk)
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274 I am still here, but not paying much attention. Vegas and gambling is not in my wheelhouse. Not so much "anti" as indifferent.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:21 AM (DAtNG)
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No problem. What would you like to talk about? I was going to hit the hay but what is another half hour
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:21 AM (DAtNG)
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No problem. What would you like to talk about? I was going to hit the hay but what is another half hour
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:28 AM (R33tx)
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 01:35 AM (AoK0a)
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No problem. What would you like to talk about? I was going to hit the hay but what is another half hour
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:28 AM (R33tx)
Thanks, but I am about done anyway. Spent all afternoon struggling with seized and rusted bolts on this old motorhome I am stripping out. Got all the pieces off I wanted off, but it was hard work. The air impact wrench simply didn't get the job done, so I had to rig supports and snipes, and bust the nuts by using my own weight. The dread blue-tip wrench got its share of the action, too. Tedious, it was. I am tuckered out, but I ought to sleep well tonight.
Night, all.
Posted by: Molly k at May 15, 2016 01:28 AM (R33tx)
Thanks, but I am about done anyway. Spent all afternoon struggling with seized and rusted bolts on this old motorhome I am stripping out. Got all the pieces off I wanted off, but it was hard work. The air impact wrench simply didn't get the job done, so I had to rig supports and snipes, and bust the nuts by using my own weight. The dread blue-tip wrench got its share of the action, too. Tedious, it was. I am tuckered out, but I ought to sleep well tonight.
Night, all.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 15, 2016 01:39 AM (DAtNG)
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 01:46 AM (AoK0a)
Posted by: cthulhu at May 15, 2016 01:46 AM (scuKA)
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I'm watching The Princess Bride on netflix.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 15, 2016 01:51 AM (VdICR)
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Albino leeches, scorpions, and spiders found in a cave under Romania:
http://tinyurl.com/hwkkyy8
5.5 million years, those bugs have been under there, in a poisonous atmosphere cut off from the sun.
http://tinyurl.com/hwkkyy8
5.5 million years, those bugs have been under there, in a poisonous atmosphere cut off from the sun.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 15, 2016 01:53 AM (6FqZa)
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G'night, Bobby-Sue! G'night, Elizabeth! G'night, Jim-Bob! G'night, Juan!
Posted by: John-boy at May 15, 2016 01:54 AM (BmG3e)
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Can we offer free transportation of their refugees
to Germany? They can duke it out with the Syrians. Sheesh, I hope the
Venezuelan government is as talented at keeping its citizens prisoners
as the late USSR, Cuba and N. Korea.
Posted by: angela urkel at May 15, 2016 01:27 AM (hSjsk)
In other news, a majority of Colombians are not in favor of a peace accord with the FARC. And with Venezuelan government running out of everyone's money - especially for funding Marxist guerrillas - they may not have to.
to Germany? They can duke it out with the Syrians. Sheesh, I hope the
Venezuelan government is as talented at keeping its citizens prisoners
as the late USSR, Cuba and N. Korea.
Posted by: angela urkel at May 15, 2016 01:27 AM (hSjsk)
In other news, a majority of Colombians are not in favor of a peace accord with the FARC. And with Venezuelan government running out of everyone's money - especially for funding Marxist guerrillas - they may not have to.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 15, 2016 01:55 AM (ry34m)
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cthulhu #281: Howdy, y'all!!!
....or any of y'all as are left....
Howdy, again, and back atcha cthulhu. I'm not so much left as back in briefly.
♥
Too-late-for-the-pet-thread entry:
Our good old doggy - emphasis increasingly on the "old" - seems to have developed some problem today. Wobbly on his pins, some other symptoms.
Heart attack? Snake bite? No telling. Right now he's out there barking at the night as usual, so that's a good sign.
Naturally, he has to do this on Saturday evening - vet won't be available until Monday. Nearest emergency vet is too far away.
This kind of thing usually goes one of two ways, either they get better shortly... or they don't. We'll see how he is tomorrow, but it's concerning.
Had to share that.
....or any of y'all as are left....
Howdy, again, and back atcha cthulhu. I'm not so much left as back in briefly.
♥
Too-late-for-the-pet-thread entry:
Our good old doggy - emphasis increasingly on the "old" - seems to have developed some problem today. Wobbly on his pins, some other symptoms.
Heart attack? Snake bite? No telling. Right now he's out there barking at the night as usual, so that's a good sign.
Naturally, he has to do this on Saturday evening - vet won't be available until Monday. Nearest emergency vet is too far away.
This kind of thing usually goes one of two ways, either they get better shortly... or they don't. We'll see how he is tomorrow, but it's concerning.
Had to share that.
Posted by: mindful webworker descending at May 15, 2016 01:56 AM (Y5LDn)
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5.5 million years, those bugs have been under there, in a poisonous atmosphere cut off from the sun.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 15, 2016 01:53 AM (6FqZa)
Fortunately we know where the Ceaucescus are, no need to poke around for them as well
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 15, 2016 01:53 AM (6FqZa)
Fortunately we know where the Ceaucescus are, no need to poke around for them as well
Posted by: Kindltot at May 15, 2016 01:56 AM (ry34m)
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Posted by: John-boy
I never watched the Waltons... but I was still amused to see that John-boy grew up to be an FBI agent in the early '80s in The Americans.
I never watched the Waltons... but I was still amused to see that John-boy grew up to be an FBI agent in the early '80s in The Americans.
Posted by: mindful webworker descending at May 15, 2016 02:00 AM (Y5LDn)
Posted by: The Midnight Chalkening at May 15, 2016 02:00 AM (BmG3e)
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cthulhu:
I picked up a few pounds of delrin for you, if you want it.
The problem I faced, as the "owner" and another customer put it, is that the vast majority of the metal was un-labeled. When I was there 2 weeks ago, there seemed to be some labeling ... perhaps previous buyers bought all the labeled stuff, and the rest lost its identity.
If the metal, perhaps 3 tons total weight, had been labeled, the "owner" could've sold it to a local dealer for perhaps $20,000 ... but since it wasn't labeled ... we could tell aluminum from SS from steel; but differentiating between 303 and 304 SS, or W1 v. S7 ... couldn't be done.
I did get a nice angle plate for $20 though. This is about market rate.
cthulhu:
I picked up a few pounds of delrin for you, if you want it.
The problem I faced, as the "owner" and another customer put it, is that the vast majority of the metal was un-labeled. When I was there 2 weeks ago, there seemed to be some labeling ... perhaps previous buyers bought all the labeled stuff, and the rest lost its identity.
If the metal, perhaps 3 tons total weight, had been labeled, the "owner" could've sold it to a local dealer for perhaps $20,000 ... but since it wasn't labeled ... we could tell aluminum from SS from steel; but differentiating between 303 and 304 SS, or W1 v. S7 ... couldn't be done.
I did get a nice angle plate for $20 though. This is about market rate.
Posted by: Arbalest at May 15, 2016 02:02 AM (FlRtG)
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Posted by: mindful webworker with landing gear down at May 15, 2016 02:16 AM (Y5LDn)
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I don't need to see this crap, I just want to watch "the Dashboard Chef"!
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I don't need to see this crap, I just want to watch "the Dashboard Chef"!
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 02:17 AM (T/cxb)
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Tooths brushed. Day's more than over.
See you all next time around.
And remember... um... whatever that was you're supposed to remember....
See you all next time around.
And remember... um... whatever that was you're supposed to remember....
Posted by: mindful webworker landed safely at May 15, 2016 02:24 AM (Y5LDn)
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And remember... um... whatever that was you're supposed to remember....
Green up?
Never stick it in crazy?
What?
Green up?
Never stick it in crazy?
What?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at May 15, 2016 02:25 AM (T/cxb)
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cthulhu:
I picked up a few pounds of delrin for you, if you want it.
The problem I faced, as the "owner" and another customer put it, is
that the vast majority of the metal was un-labeled. When I was there 2
weeks ago, there seemed to be some labeling ... perhaps previous buyers
bought all the labeled stuff, and the rest lost its identity.
If the metal, perhaps 3 tons total weight, had been labeled, the
"owner" could've sold it to a local dealer for perhaps $20,000 ... but
since it wasn't labeled ... we could tell aluminum from SS from steel;
but differentiating between 303 and 304 SS, or W1 v. S7 ... couldn't be
done.
I did get a nice angle plate for $20 though. This is about market rate.
Posted by: Arbalest at May 15, 2016 02:02 AM (FlRtG)
Sounds good -- I'll run by and grab it sometime during the week. Right now, I'm doing a lot of weekend fiancee stuff. If you're up for it, maybe we could do a road trip to that place in Redwood City that you said has brass....
cthulhu:
I picked up a few pounds of delrin for you, if you want it.
The problem I faced, as the "owner" and another customer put it, is
that the vast majority of the metal was un-labeled. When I was there 2
weeks ago, there seemed to be some labeling ... perhaps previous buyers
bought all the labeled stuff, and the rest lost its identity.
If the metal, perhaps 3 tons total weight, had been labeled, the
"owner" could've sold it to a local dealer for perhaps $20,000 ... but
since it wasn't labeled ... we could tell aluminum from SS from steel;
but differentiating between 303 and 304 SS, or W1 v. S7 ... couldn't be
done.
I did get a nice angle plate for $20 though. This is about market rate.
Posted by: Arbalest at May 15, 2016 02:02 AM (FlRtG)
Sounds good -- I'll run by and grab it sometime during the week. Right now, I'm doing a lot of weekend fiancee stuff. If you're up for it, maybe we could do a road trip to that place in Redwood City that you said has brass....
Posted by: cthulhu at May 15, 2016 02:34 AM (scuKA)
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we could do a road trip to that place in Redwood City
In fact, I need to go there to get some mild steel. It's only open M-F, and traffic south after 3:30PM is time-consuming, so going there over lunch is not a bad idea.
Contemplate a day. I can drive, and deliver the delrin as well.
we could do a road trip to that place in Redwood City
In fact, I need to go there to get some mild steel. It's only open M-F, and traffic south after 3:30PM is time-consuming, so going there over lunch is not a bad idea.
Contemplate a day. I can drive, and deliver the delrin as well.
Posted by: Arbalest at May 15, 2016 02:39 AM (FlRtG)
Posted by: Willy J. at May 15, 2016 02:41 AM (LncQn)
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If the upper speed limit is the speed of light, then yeah we are stuck in the Local Group.
If not, not.
Posted by: eman
We already have demonstrations of transmission of information via quantum entanglement. AKA FTL transmission.
That upper speed limit doesn't mean much now. If a bit can be transmitted across any distance at null time, we aren't limited.
The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules. So how different could they be?
I don't think we're able to prove that conclusively. If not only for the fact that we're observing a universe that 'was,' not as it currently 'is.'
Even if you could travel at infinite speed and could check out every single star in the Universe and explore each one for one day, you could never finish the task.
Who is the 'you'? Is that 'you' like a web search engine that is constantly searching 10's of millions of websites?
Or is 'you' like a much, much faster computational system that will, repeat *will*, be invented and reinvented over the next billion years of our history?
Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
If not, not.
Posted by: eman
We already have demonstrations of transmission of information via quantum entanglement. AKA FTL transmission.
That upper speed limit doesn't mean much now. If a bit can be transmitted across any distance at null time, we aren't limited.
The thing is all the galaxies are made of the same stuff and follow the same rules. So how different could they be?
I don't think we're able to prove that conclusively. If not only for the fact that we're observing a universe that 'was,' not as it currently 'is.'
Even if you could travel at infinite speed and could check out every single star in the Universe and explore each one for one day, you could never finish the task.
Who is the 'you'? Is that 'you' like a web search engine that is constantly searching 10's of millions of websites?
Or is 'you' like a much, much faster computational system that will, repeat *will*, be invented and reinvented over the next billion years of our history?
Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 15, 2016 02:54 AM (OcD4G)
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Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 15, 2016 02:54 AM (OcD4G)
Challenge accepted!
Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 15, 2016 02:54 AM (OcD4G)
Challenge accepted!
Posted by: Heri Seldon at May 15, 2016 03:06 AM (vBeA5)
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Challenge accepted!
Posted by: Heri Seldon
You an' me buddy! Together to the end!!!!
*stomps on the pedal, clasps hands*
Posted by: Heri Seldon
You an' me buddy! Together to the end!!!!
*stomps on the pedal, clasps hands*
Posted by: Paul 'Alien Vangard' Krugman at May 15, 2016 03:14 AM (OcD4G)
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Another someone thinking "the time for Rectification of Names" is nigh: https://pjmedia.com/blog/a-melancholy-calculation/1/
Posted by: cthulhu at May 15, 2016 03:25 AM (scuKA)
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Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
I predict that humanity will not conquer lust, wrath, sloth, gluttony, avarice, pride, and envy any time soon ...
I predict that humanity will not conquer lust, wrath, sloth, gluttony, avarice, pride, and envy any time soon ...
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 03:31 AM (AoK0a)
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303
Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
I predict that humanity will not conquer lust, wrath, sloth, gluttony, avarice, pride, and envy any time soon ...
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 03:31 AM (AoK0a)
Seems like a safe bet to me.
Sorry, predicting the course that humanity won't take is not just folly. It's a vain attempt at wisdom.
I predict that humanity will not conquer lust, wrath, sloth, gluttony, avarice, pride, and envy any time soon ...
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 03:31 AM (AoK0a)
Seems like a safe bet to me.
Posted by: cthulhu at May 15, 2016 03:49 AM (scuKA)
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I predict that humanity will not conquer lust, wrath, sloth, gluttony, avarice, pride, and envy any time soon ...
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 03:31 AM (AoK0a)
I predict that the FSA will always need more of your shit.
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 03:31 AM (AoK0a)
I predict that the FSA will always need more of your shit.
Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at May 15, 2016 05:07 AM (WZ17o)
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 05:20 AM (AoK0a)
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 05:21 AM (AoK0a)
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Roses are red,
White guys can't jump,
Tis beter to try something,
Then sit around on your rump ...
Good Night, again, all ...
Going to try lazertran'ing some tiles for decoration next week. Trying to read up on glues, varnishes and the like.
White guys can't jump,
Tis beter to try something,
Then sit around on your rump ...
Good Night, again, all ...
Going to try lazertran'ing some tiles for decoration next week. Trying to read up on glues, varnishes and the like.
Posted by: Adriane the End of your Times Subscription Critic ... at May 15, 2016 05:24 AM (AoK0a)
309
The mullahs are a evil breed, who could have guessed?
And birthday wise I'm not in the rare, but not so common as most.
Good morning horde
And birthday wise I'm not in the rare, but not so common as most.
Good morning horde
Posted by: Skip at May 15, 2016 05:41 AM (3wHFl)
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About a week ago there was a pricing mistake on the Staple site that had 64GB USB 3.0 flash drives going for 99 cents. So I order the maximum ten. The order appeared to go through but a few days later I got a notice saying the error had been noticed and all orders canceled. No big deal.
Tonight I got an email asking me to review the product.
Tonight I got an email asking me to review the product.
Posted by: Epobirs at May 15, 2016 06:32 AM (IdCqF)
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My brother is a good enough Texas Holdem player to have won the City of Houston championship. The next year he was back at the final table with a good shot at going back to back.
He was dealt the 8-9 of spades. The flop goes 10-J-Q of spades; he flopped a queen high straight flush. Being a good player he slow played his hand letting everyone else raise the pot on their straights and flushes. He - of course - winds up going all in, and is called by three players. He shows his hand and is reaching for the pot when the third player to call him turns over the Ace-King of spades. My brother's Queen high straight flush is the highest hand it is even possible to lose; there can't be a worse bad beat story than that.
He was dealt the 8-9 of spades. The flop goes 10-J-Q of spades; he flopped a queen high straight flush. Being a good player he slow played his hand letting everyone else raise the pot on their straights and flushes. He - of course - winds up going all in, and is called by three players. He shows his hand and is reaching for the pot when the third player to call him turns over the Ace-King of spades. My brother's Queen high straight flush is the highest hand it is even possible to lose; there can't be a worse bad beat story than that.
Posted by: An Observation at May 15, 2016 09:42 AM (T9qH/)
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