aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com
CBD:
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Buck:
buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com
joe mannix:
mannix2024 at proton.me
MisHum:
petmorons at gee mail.com
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sefton at cutjibnewsletter.com
Tuesday Overnight Open Thread (4/11/17) The Obligation Tour Edition
Quotes of The Day
Quote I
People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything. Thomas Sowell
Quote II
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be 'meetings.' Dave Barry
Quote III
Has anyone ever said, 'I wish I could go to more meetings today'? Matt Mullenweg
Quote IV
These two staples of work life - meetings and managers - are actually the greatest causes of work not getting done at the office. In fact, the further away you are from both meetings and managers, the more work gets done. Jason FriedIt's that time of year again.
Well what did you expect?
United Airlines was right to remove the passenger.
United Airlines was wrong to remove the passenger.
It's you people who are wrong not the passenger or the airlines.
My boss doesn't understand my culture. This excuse will not be used for being late.
Are gun safetys 100% safe? Uh, hell no. Genius Award Winner.
Notice: Posted with permission by AceCorp, LLC. Meeting ear-worm not included.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 09:48 PM (JNDQi)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 09:48 PM (JNDQi)
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Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 11, 2017 09:52 PM (6gk0M)
Today's Neutral Evenhanded Fair-Minded 100% Unbiased Headlines:
White House Waits So Long to Plan Easter Egg Roll, Only Deplorables Remain to Fill Baskets
Sean Spicer praises Hitler for his restraint, falsely claims he never gassed his own people
Climate Change Is A National Security Issue, Says The Military
'We take our stand against this filth:' Sessions speech goes full-on white nationalist
Sorry America, Your Taxes Aren't High
Posted by: Nathan R. Jessup at April 11, 2017 09:52 PM (TixTl)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at April 11, 2017 09:52 PM (IcT7t)
Posted by: Bill R. at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (jKUeC)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (JNDQi)
Posted by: Joe Biden at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (GsAUU)
Posted by: The Scorpion's Manager at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Basement Cat at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (3C9q2)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Obamaisacommunist at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM (FSETn)
Posted by: Hugh Jorgen at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM (17QyB)
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM (bF/TV)
More and more people, sadly enough, have become familiar the term "microaggressions", which are "brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain individuals because of their group membership". A new concept has now arisen to ellipse that: Microinequities.
http://politicalhat.com/?p=13236
Posted by: The Political Hat at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM (vBeA5)
Clue #1: I work from home.
Clue #2: I have 1 meeting a week.
Posted by: Gaylord Farkemall at April 11, 2017 09:55 PM (H5g3t)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 09:55 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 11, 2017 09:55 PM (PhYV5)
(Scorpion's manager doesn't count)
Evening all.
Posted by: Country Boy - Michigan exile at April 11, 2017 09:56 PM (Jcg9Q)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 09:56 PM (IqV8l)
The Clown Motel makes Bates Motel look positively inviting.
Posted by: otho at April 11, 2017 09:56 PM (lmIoG)
Posted by: DocJ at April 11, 2017 09:56 PM (+7EAV)
Posted by: Gaylord Farkemall at April 11, 2017 09:56 PM (H5g3t)
Before management, I spent my day doing work.
Upon getting into management, I spend my day talking about work.
Posted by: VA GOP Sucks at April 11, 2017 09:58 PM (2VN2E)
Try today & tomorrow or so I've been told
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 09:58 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Obamaisacommunist at April 11, 2017 09:58 PM (FSETn)
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 09:58 PM (2Vobm)
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (O4wiF)
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: Joe Biden at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (GsAUU)
I've seen it and I believe it.
Posted by: 80's music fan at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (HCnEB)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 11, 2017 10:00 PM (vRcUp)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 11, 2017 10:00 PM (rF0hx)
Hitler.
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What are you trying to say here?
MisHum is literally Hitler's?!?!
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:00 PM (JNDQi)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:00 PM (LTHVh)
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (O4wiF)
Posted by: Ben Roethlisberger at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (B6OKy)
Posted by: BacktoGA at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (/22Vh)
Posted by: Pete Seria at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (lJW6d)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (7dpmG)
Love this band. One of the best live acts ever.
Give this a try. Peter Wolf uses his Bronx patter opening to prefigure rap that rolls into a Motown-inspired number.
http://tinyurl.com/l6je4fx
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (bQxkN)
I still cringe at the phrase 15 years later.
Posted by: Mama AJ at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (gTQoY)
Actually, I'm not going even if there is. "Clown Motel" sounds like something parents threaten kids with to scare them into behaving.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (8nWyX)
My husband has made it one of his missions to have extremely short and effective meetings. People love him for it.
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (sBOL1)
The Staff Meeting Bingo sheet is missing "take things to the next level". Which is my personal stabby-stabby inspiration for unrestrained murderous mayhem.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (cuZZW)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (LTHVh)
Anybody here tried Doordash yet? Supposedly you can now get Jack In The Box, and food from other restaurants, delivered to your door with this service.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (qazQh)
If anyone is interested in Sous Vide cooking Amazon has a deal today on one.
http://tinyurl.com/me8o86t
Posted by: Aviator at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (/Nite)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (UmhSQ)
I'm currently organizing an effort for everyone in the office to buy him some kind of calendar for Christmas. Kitten calendars, sexy fireman calendars, auto parts calendars, wildlife calendars, fat chick calendars, etc.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:03 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:03 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM
Yes. It certainly is.
Posted by: otho at April 11, 2017 10:03 PM (lmIoG)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:03 PM (JNDQi)
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (sBOL1)
Well, that and the cookies you send with him.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (rF0hx)
And he's 100% right.
Posted by: Pete Seria at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (lJW6d)
Posted by: Common Tater at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (8xb3Q)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (LTHVh)
And that Gore such guy needs to resign so President Obama can become a supreme court judge and educate the others judges about the Constituition.
Posted by: mallfly Cloggenstein of Obama VT at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (b7fwp)
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (O4wiF)
haven't heard any reports lately. Another Trump administration victory?
Clown free woods.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear
Hillary is back on the streets.
Posted by: Aviator at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM (/Nite)
60 You keep a straight face?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 09:59 PM (UmhSQ)
I'm currently organizing an effort for everyone in the office to buy him some kind of calendar for Christmas. Kitten calendars, sexy fireman calendars, auto parts calendars, wildlife calendars, fat chick calendars, etc.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:03 PM (GUBah)
Make sure that for this coming Christmas, they're all 2017 Calendars.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (cuZZW)
Assholes.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (nlbfN)
Posted by: Pete Seria at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (lJW6d)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (JyFLk)
Have you heard about Clown Motel's great new promotion?
If you and your party get assigned to the room with the dead clown corpse in the closet, your next stay is free!
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (qazQh)
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In my last job my coworker/supervisor would never cease to stop by my cubicle and talk about the New York Mets. Between him and the motormouth busybody who never worked because she was so busy checking other people's work, it's a wonder how my mugshot didn't end up on the 11 o clock news.
I love not being trapped an office and within a 40 hour week span. Now I never consider myself truly "off" work, so I can space out the workload and reduce the stress tremendously, and due to the miracles of mobile technology, the entire world is my office.
Posted by: Gaylord Farkemall at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (H5g3t)
--
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I have a co-worker who loves the sound of his voice. ..
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 09:54 PM
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Your co-worker was a insignificant piker. My love for My Voice is the quintessence of the concept and is more intense by a factor of billions... and billions...
Posted by: Carl Sagan at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (vqzjE)
They're underrated
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (bQxkN)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (cuZZW)
I'm encouraging the older, the better. Oldest submission gets a bottle of bourbon.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (GUBah)
That was when I was married to the ex, who left me after 26 years of marriage to join the circus.
Coincidence? or Destiny.
Posted by: ALH at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (LwrKF)
Crap. Didn't work for me for some reason.
Posted by: Don Rumsfeld at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Peter Frampton at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (bc2Lc)
If you are going to bump me off a flight I paid for because you cannot manage your bookings properly, then I want you to buy me a first-class seat on the next available flight out of Dodge, plus a first-class hotel room if I have to overnight in Dodge or at some waypoint in Buttfucknowhere.
Maybe if you have to eat that often enough, you will learn to book 98% of your seats, and offer up the other 2% to standby passengers at half-price.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (0deF2)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 11, 2017 10:04 PM
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You know, I haven't done that in a while. I should. People who do that are nice. I should be nice.
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (sBOL1)
Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (e8kgV)
Posted by: redbanzai at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (FTXAT)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: 18-1 at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (aZq03)
Take that pork chop off around his neck and we will see how well loved he is
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Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (UmhSQ)
Anybody here tried Doordash yet? Supposedly you can now get Jack In The Box, and food from other restaurants, delivered to your door with this service.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:02 PM (qazQh)
I've heard of a few of these services around the country. Sounds like a good opportunity to give more people a chance to spit in your food.
Posted by: Country Boy - Michigan exile at April 11, 2017 10:08 PM (Jcg9Q)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 09:53 PM (JNDQi)
All systems go, then. Awaiting with bated breath the results of his siege.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 10:08 PM (tHwdc)
79 Make sure that for this coming Christmas, they're all 2017 Calendars.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (cuZZW)
I'm encouraging the older, the better. Oldest submission gets a bottle of bourbon.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (GUBah)
They're not "old", they're vintage.
And be careful. If you go too old, they become antiques and actually start having some value.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:08 PM (cuZZW)
Posted by: Kansas at April 11, 2017 10:08 PM (IqV8l)
I got a meeting request this afternoon that was titled, "Kickoff Meeting". Came from a guy i have never heard of. So i look upnhis phone numbervand call him.
Me: "Hi, this is tbodie and i just received a meeting invite from you. What are we kicking off?"
Anonymous meeting requestor: "I don't know. My boss just asked me to send the request so everyone has it on their calender."
I. Can't. Wait.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:09 PM (bF/TV)
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 10:09 PM (H5rtT)
Posted by: ALH at April 11, 2017 10:09 PM (LwrKF)
Also, yeah, Hitler was a guy with meetings, but he knew how to take charge. Screaming and foaming at the mouth are two of the secrets to holding successful meetings. Also taking ten minutes to answer a question when you don't have an answer on a teleprompter.
Posted by: mallfly suPreme at April 11, 2017 10:09 PM (b7fwp)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (JyFLk)
So if he wins by less than 30 points, will the Dem scum call that a win?
Posted by: Country Boy - Michigan exile at April 11, 2017 10:10 PM (Jcg9Q)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:10 PM (cuZZW)
And our good conservative buddies at Twitchy approvingly quoting Kilgore
Trout about Spicer's gaaaaaffe. Well, that's convinced me... Spicer
must go!!!
Assholes.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (nlbfN)
Yeah they are... this is a stupid reason to ask someone to fall on their sword.
Course Nunes' resignation from heading the CIA hacking investigation is just the most recent example of Republicans being just that stupid.
Posted by: redbanzai at April 11, 2017 10:10 PM (FTXAT)
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:10 PM (bF/TV)
It went from a slide saying "If we take this approach, our performance will increase 33%"
to
"If we energistically syndicate our product deliverables we'll be able to uniquely supply leveraged data by the tune of a 33% increase of ROI"
Posted by: Gaylord Farkemall at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (H5g3t)
Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (e8kgV)
He actually had a bomb at a meeting, as opposed to a bomb OF a meeting.
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (O4wiF)
Posted by: an indifferent penguin at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (jlSRZ)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 10:08 PM (tHwdc)
I imagine swords will be involved.
Somehow, he always manages to get swords involved.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (8nWyX)
I have mentioned, Skype, FaceTime, go to meeting so many times they've asked me to stop. They say we want to see you in person
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (UmhSQ)
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Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017
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Hey! No cookies for you.
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:12 PM (sBOL1)
Posted by: JAS at April 11, 2017 10:12 PM (lcylG)
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 11, 2017 10:12 PM (bQxkN)
No woman can turn down a man with an armored train.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:12 PM (LTHVh)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:13 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:13 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:13 PM (JNDQi)
Coincidence? or Destiny.
Posted by: ALH at April 11, 2017 10:06 PM (LwrKF)
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Oh my goodness! Was it Ringling Bros? Will he be out of z job now?
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:14 PM (sBOL1)
Assholes.
Posted by: andycanuck at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (nlbfN)
Is that the same Kilgore Trout from LGF-infamy who posted racist comments on Hot Air once so that Chuckles could cry racism b/c the comments weren't deleted fast enough?
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:14 PM (E/ibL)
Make lemonade from the lemons
In my prior life
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (hscyr)
It is what it is.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (bF/TV)
In many ways, this is the story of November 8th, @ 9:20 pm.
Posted by: ALH at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (LwrKF)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 11, 2017 10:05 PM (JyFLk)
So if he wins by less than 30 points, will the Dem scum call that a win?
Posted by: Country Boy - Michigan exile at April 11, 2017 10:10 PM (Jcg9Q)
Right now it looks like Estes is gonna win by less than 10. Pompeo won the seat 6-months ago by 31.
I wouldn't call it a win but its certainly a warning shot across the GOPe bow, if they're smart enough to figure it out, which they're not.
Posted by: DocJ at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (UmjAb)
Posted by: Basement Cat at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (3C9q2)
Posted by: Zettai Ryoiki at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (kP16F)
112 Palpatine was here last night. He's getting hitched or something..
No woman can turn down a man with an armored train.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:12 PM (LTHVh)
Just make sure her boyfriend isn't a mountain climber....
Posted by: Zombie Leon Trotsky at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (cuZZW)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:11 PM (UmhSQ)
that must mean you're good lookin MH
Posted by: concrete girl at April 11, 2017 10:16 PM (eQSM0)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:16 PM (JNDQi)
I posted earlier. In 73' I saw Geils headline over Frampton over Slade at the Academy on the 14th Street.
Frampton's set was quite close to his eponymous album. I thought pretty good, but I thought Slade had better commercial chances
Posted by: Ignoramus at April 11, 2017 10:17 PM (bQxkN)
person who kept bringing up "low hanging fruit" that we should just deal
with.
I still cringe at the phrase 15 years later.
Posted by: Mama AJ at April 11, 2017 10:01 PM (gTQoY)
Low-hanging fruit is popular on the ONT.
That's what I've heard, anyway.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 10:17 PM (tHwdc)
I wouldn't call it a win but its certainly a warning shot across the GOPe bow, if they're smart enough to figure it out, which they're not.
Posted by: DocJ at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (UmjAb)
That and Sam Brownbeck, the current R gov of KS, isn't too popular at the moment. Not Chris Christie levels of bottom popularity, but close.
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:17 PM (E/ibL)
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (E/ibL)
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (LTHVh)
Posted by: 18-1 at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM (aZq03)
Oh God no, they've got a seat in GA all tee'd up to agitate the proles. then it's on to VA and NJ governorships, one if which they'll definitely win and then it's all "The Resistance isn't Futile, see!"
Posted by: Hugh Jorgen at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (17QyB)
"Thank you for sharing" is another one.
Posted by: Basement Cat at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (3C9q2)
And "HR is calling security, why the hell aren't you wearing pants, what is wrong with you". Such a cliche meeting line.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (8nWyX)
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (O4wiF)
The Genius winner link is just sad - and nobody knows much yet about what actually happened. But a linked story on that page (also at BearingArms) is quite interesting - Chinese gun tourism to the US.
I know from anecdata at my indoor range that Chinese and other Asian foreign students make up a significant part of the non-member flow. It's noticeable, and consistent. It follows exactly the pattern the article describes.
A friend runs a small summer institute for selected young people from various countries (most of them conflict zones) around the world. Somewhat elite-ish. He said the consistent favorite or second-favorite fun activity in past summers has been the day at the shooting range, which I help out with. Only youngsters not bothering with the shooting have been Israelis - all with previous service, all of them fine with the shooting outing, just not that excited (for obvious reasons).
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (QDnY+)
Anybody here tried Doordash yet?
"DoorDash CEO Tony Xu, an immigrant who moved to the U.S. more than 20 years ago, tweeted his disdain for Trump's executive order, calling it a miguided, blunt solution to a complicated, nuanced problem. Xu offered free food to al lawyers working prop bono over the weekend to help immigrants under duress from Trump's order."
--"Big Business Fights Back Against Trump"
Why, no. No, I have not. What does quick-delivery disdain taste like?
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (H5rtT)
Fortunately there are professionals that can help with that
https://youtu.be/EBk6G4s6UBE
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (ii4h0)
Is that the same Kilgore Trout from LGF-infamy who posted racist comments on Hot Air once so that Chuckles could cry racism b/c the comments weren't deleted fast enough?
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:14 PM (E/ibL)
I'm pretty sure he pulled the same stunt here at the HQ, posting racist shit on ONT at 2 or 3 in the am, and screaming when it wasn't immediately deleted.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (cuZZW)
Is there any reliable independent evidence that Assad gassed anybody? The "victims'" reports of seeing multiple colors do not comport well with known reactions to nerve gas. Maybe he was just popping multi-colored smoke grenades?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 11, 2017 10:19 PM (0deF2)
I wouldn't call it a win but its certainly a warning shot across the GOPe bow, if they're smart enough to figure it out, which they're not.
Posted by: DocJ at April 11, 2017 10:15 PM (UmjAb)
That and Sam Brownbeck, the current R gov of KS, isn't too popular at the moment. Not Chris Christie levels of bottom popularity, but close.
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:17 PM (E/ibL)
That's going to be the talking point at dKos tomorrow. Bet on it.
Posted by: Hugh Jorgen at April 11, 2017 10:19 PM (17QyB)
Posted by: andycanuck at April 11, 2017 10:20 PM (nlbfN)
That's what I've heard, anyway.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 10:17 PM (
Hmmm. So scrotum lifts aren't all the rage anymore.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:20 PM (hscyr)
It's a moral victory, which we call 'a loss'.
Posted by: Grump928(C) at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (LTHVh)
Wow, that was sweet
Blushes in his lonely clown motel room
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Dancing Queen at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (+51lA)
sme jewels from this guy.
"he's so inept, he'd fuck up a one car funeral."
"whats his fuckin problem, drugs, or booze?"
you know shit that would get you sued today.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: Wavy Gravy at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (2Vobm)
Posted by: Max Power at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (q177U)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:23 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Clown Motel Desk Clerk at April 11, 2017 10:23 PM (2Vobm)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 11, 2017 10:19 PM (0deF2)
It could have been the start of a KISS concert.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (JZdsf)
Posted by: Clown Motel Desk Clerk at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (2Vobm)
I overheard, now my heart feels the pain
I thought that I would get over you with time
but here you are again, you're back in my mind
Time goes slowly since you've gone away
life goes slowly since you've gone away
Do you, do you remember when
our hearts, our hearts were together then
you're gone, we're out on our own again
my love, do you remember when
I walk the room where we both used to sit
I walk the room and I refuse to admit
that I'm all alone and our love's been left behind
and now once again, you are back in my mind
Life's so empty since you've gone away
I'm so empty since you've gone away
Do you, do you remember when
our hearts, our hearts were together then
you're gone, we're out on our own again
my love, do you remember when
Do you, do you remember when
our hearts, our hearts were together then
you're gone, we're out on our own again
my love, do you remember when
You're gone
you're gone
you're gone... (do you remember when)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (UmhSQ)
level". Which is my personal stabby-stabby inspiration for unrestrained
murderous mayhem.
The ten thousand foot view
Synergy
Drill down
Posted by: tu3031 at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (qJhUV)
Go on Twitter and ask AmishDude. It's a fascinating psychological syndrome.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (JZdsf)
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (sBOL1)
now every Brit, Mick, Aussie, Jock, and Kiwi can. Bummer, man
the guy in Amazon's "Patriot" is a f*ckin Kiwi
Posted by: Wanda Jean ( always clean ) at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (ihtYN)
He's a slug.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (6FqZa)
agitate the proles. then it's on to VA and NJ governorships, one if
which they'll definitely win and then it's all "The Resistance isn't
Futile, see!"
Posted by: Hugh Jorgen at April 11, 2017 10:18 PM (17QyB)
The Va GOP is doing its best to throw this governorship to the Dems again, too. They are determined that Ed "I was an Enron Lobbyist" Gillespie will be their candidate... and never mind he already lost a Senate race not 3 years ago.
Posted by: redbanzai at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (FTXAT)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 11, 2017 10:24 PM (
More like the middle of a dead show.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:21 PM (UmhSQ)*
So, on the road and you booked the Clown Motel.
Slow golf clap.
That right there is Moron level commitment to generating ONT material!
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (bF/TV)
Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: sinalco at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (yODqO)
Posted by: Eromero at April 11, 2017 10:25 PM (zLDYs)
g'night foax
Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at April 11, 2017 10:26 PM (KGH7Z)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 11, 2017 10:26 PM (EZebt)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:23 PM (7dpmG)
Biomechanically-augmented UNATCO agent in Deus Ex.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 10:26 PM (8nWyX)
On the plus side, it's easy to spot the airport shuttle. It's got 25 clowns in it.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at April 11, 2017 10:26 PM (JZdsf)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:27 PM (7dpmG)
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Credit where credit is due... Brownbeck had the good sense to not let the legislature put Kansans in a fiscal hole by expanding Medicaid.
Posted by: redbanzai at April 11, 2017 10:27 PM (FTXAT)
Big sand-table briefing. Each component subordinate says/shows his part. Complex operation, huge.
When they're done, they all stand there, waiting to get grilled. Commander says "You're going to make history, don't fuck it up" - and walks out. (this is the version provided in several books done at the time)
Now THAT is a meeting (actually, that is a well-trained and competent organization where the subordinates were given responsibility and authority and appeared to do their jobs well).
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:28 PM (nIGPZ)
When I had to meet with my staff, I handed them a piece of paper stating the purpose of the meeting and a short agenda. My goal was to conclude the meeting within 30 minutes. I would go through the agenda at warp speed then ask for comments. My staff did most of the talking.
Other program directors would schedule 3 day meetings to cover what I did in 30 minutes. My staff adored me.
Posted by: Ladylibertarian at April 11, 2017 10:28 PM (TdMsT)
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:29 PM (bF/TV)
**rocking on the floor in a closet, avoiding the handmade bed**
Can't sleep... clown will eat me.
Can't sleep... clown will eat me.
Can't sleep... clown will eat me.
Posted by: kid, staying at the Clown Motel at April 11, 2017 10:30 PM (jlSRZ)
Posted by: Common Tater at April 11, 2017 10:30 PM (8xb3Q)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:31 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Usntakim at April 11, 2017 10:31 PM (hMqvx)
posted racist comments on Hot Air once so that Chuckles could cry racism
b/c the comments weren't deleted fast enough?
Posted by: Thrawn at April 11, 2017 10:14 PM (E/ibL)
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He was Killgore Trout when he was an edgy conservative. Now Kilgore when he is whatever he is now.
Posted by: Javems at April 11, 2017 10:31 PM (yOqwj)
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:32 PM (bF/TV)
Staff Meeting Bingo is missing one of my least favorite phrases "Moving Forward" as in:
Moving forward we'll be implementing best practice procedures designed to take us to the next level and really move the needle and I think if you're drinking the kool-aid at the end of the day you'll agree this no-brainer is a win/win.
Posted by: Nathan R. Jessup at April 11, 2017 10:32 PM (TixTl)
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:32 PM (iynDC)
Ha
But I did manage to go to the Gander Mt going out of business sale and contributed to the local economy
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:33 PM (UmhSQ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyV_UG60dD4
Weird Al Yankovic - Mission Statement
Posted by: Viridian at April 11, 2017 10:33 PM (mVnZo)
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 10:33 PM (O4wiF)
If you aren't "drilling down," then it's not a real meeting
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 11, 2017 10:33 PM (rF0hx)
Posted by: kid, staying at the Clown Motel at April 11, 2017 10:30 PM (jlSRZ)
No, so long as you're under the covers, you're good. Don't let your arm hang down off the side of the bed or anything stupid, either.
Posted by: What Every Kid Knows at April 11, 2017 10:34 PM (8xb3Q)
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:34 PM (iynDC)
Sometimes the travel pays off. Good for you.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:35 PM (bF/TV)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:36 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Trimegistus at April 11, 2017 10:36 PM (082lp)
I heard today "we live for customer service"
The HR babe said that
I thought the HR babe needed to get laid
I kept met mouth shut
I considered that a victory
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:37 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:37 PM (JNDQi)
Posted by: 300000 former oilfield workers at April 11, 2017 10:37 PM (bF/TV)
wrap your head around.
synergy.
customer focused.
big picture.
it was ALL bullshit.
Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 11, 2017 10:38 PM (KP5rU)
Posted by: Common Tater at April 11, 2017 10:38 PM (8xb3Q)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:38 PM (ZO497)
That one drives me up the wall.
Drivers up:
"Top Down"
"Bottom Up"
"Synergy"
"Best Practices"
Not at the top, but rising fast:
"Optimization"
"Convergence"
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (2Vobm)
"I have a very good friend who refuses to stay in a meeting for more than 1/2 hour. He gets up and leaves and says if you can't get your business done in that time you've no business meeting."
The British Maj. Gen. Orde Wingate was right on that difficult borderline between genius and bat-guano insane. As a junior officer he would bring an alarm clock to staff meetings and place it on the table. After it went off he would stand and tell much-senior officers, "Well, gentlemen, you've talked for an hour and accomplished absolutely nothing. I can't spend any more time with you."
He achieved high rank because a great big war was on. I have no idea how he first achieved middle rank, but my hat is off to him.
Posted by: JPS at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (9ziuC)
He had a screen capture of a FB post he did in long before the conventions or election predicting Trump would be the next president, and basically why. For which he received incredible abuse and mockery.
Also had predicted Brexit. Seemed to have a very good common sense instinct on things political. He's just a tiny bit more optimistic than I am (in many ways I see Brexit and Trump and speed-bumps, reprieves, not changes of direction), but not much.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (iynDC)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 11, 2017 10:40 PM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:40 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 10:40 PM (2Vobm)
The HR babe said that
I thought the HR babe needed to get laid
I kept met mouth shut
I considered that a victory
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:37 PM (UmhSQ)
Yet, you pay squat and I'm unlaid.
Posted by: Customer Service Cubicle 5003 at April 11, 2017 10:40 PM (tHwdc)
Some really interesting video out there of "white helmet hazmat" teams taking care of Sarin victims while "citizens" with absolutely no protective gear wander through the same area. Hard to know what to believe anymore.
Posted by: Hrothgar at April 11, 2017 10:40 PM (gwPgz)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:41 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:33 PM (UmhSQ)
So you got away with paying on 150% of MSRP rather than 200%?
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:41 PM (GUBah)
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"reaching out" (subject of an earlier HQ thread) is also missing from the Bingo sheet.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:34 PM
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-Dirty Word. Dirty Phrase. Incomprehensible Filthy Gibberish.- I hate "reaching out". I guess I missed the thread about it, but if I could murder that phrase with a tack-hammer, I would.
Posted by: irright at April 11, 2017 10:41 PM (vqzjE)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:43 PM (cPsPa)
Evenin' all.
I have now determined a new trajectory in my life:
My boss (I work remotely) leaves town. I don't hear from him for a week or so
He returns, and is completely overwhelmed. If I ask questions via email, I get hostile half responses at best and have to make do with whatever information I get thrown my way.
I get dishearted and go into hardcore "I need a new job NOW " mode.
In about a week, he's back to himself.
Then he leaves town again.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Hopefully. the horde is having an easier time in life...
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 10:44 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 10:44 PM (6f2eJ)
Only meeting I ever made mandatory when I was in a position to do such things involved tasting new kinds of wine and cheese, on Friday afternoons. Rome, so .....
Granted it was a small office, but attendance was perfect.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 10:44 PM (iynDC)
PROACTIVELY "FROM THE SEA"; AN AGENT OF CHANGE LEVERAGING THE LITTORAL BEST PRACTICES FOR A PARADIGM BREAKING SIX-SIGMA BEST BUSINESS CASE TO SYNERGIZE A CONSISTENT DESIGN IN THE GLOBAL COMMONS, RIGHTSIZING THE CORE VALUES SUPPORTING OUR MISSION STATEMENT VIA THE 5-VECTOR MODEL THROUGH CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
Posted by: Hrothgar at April 11, 2017 10:44 PM (gwPgz)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:45 PM (hscyr)
Bingo
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (UmhSQ)*
True story:
1981 i was in Houston working that summer. Buddy decides he need new cowboy boots and drags me along with him. 1st place we go they have boots, hats and an open bar. Probably the only shopping trip i ever enjoyed.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:45 PM (bF/TV)
After 10 or 20 rounds you think, "dammit, that's it, I'm quitting for the day". The next thought is, "If you quit, you won't get it squared away". So, you stay with it, and just end up with less ammo then you had before.
Note to self: Cut down on the caffeine on range days.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:45 PM (ZO497)
CB I walked away with several items I needed and got a good deal
Walked away spending less than a Benjamin
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:45 PM (UmhSQ)
SHIPMATE, YOU NEED TO EMPOWER THE WARFIGHTER ON THE POINTY END OF THE SPEAR TO GET INSIDE THE ENEMY'S OODA LOOP AND PUT HIM ON THE HORNS OF A DILEMMA.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (8nWyX)
Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (KP5rU)
Gibberish.- I hate "reaching out". I guess I missed the thread about it,
but if I could murder that phrase with a tack-hammer, I would.
Posted by: irright at April 11, 2017 10:41 PM (vqzjE)
This is the only good Reaching Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4V3Ix-E3qY
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (tHwdc)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
well enough thanks. glad you made it at all. what is the ailment?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (cPsPa)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKdzDgw7T48
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (6FqZa)
He said that the signs of a sick company are Too many meetings and too many reports: One says they don't know where they're going and the other says they don't know where they've been.
It stuck with me.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 10:47 PM (nAp1e)
Posted by: irright
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It causes me to want to reach out and strangle someone.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:47 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:46 PM (cPsPa)
Sore throats, snots, low grade fever.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:48 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 10:48 PM (6f2eJ)
Posted by: Sears Holdings Corporation at April 11, 2017 10:48 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: Sandra Flook at April 11, 2017 10:48 PM (/Nite)
Note to self: Cut down on the caffeine on range days.
Posted by: Mike Hammer
you know my friend in college had some roommates that burned off ammo in a different way. they would put a round on the burner of the stove and run and hide in the next room until it went off. then giggle like idiots.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:48 PM (cPsPa)
They're cute, cuddly, and don't care if you live or die.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:49 PM (qazQh)
Sounds like they may have actually finally lowered their prices to GOOB levels. We have one here; a buddy went by to try to load up when they first announced GOOB sales and told me they were *still* more expensive than Cabela's (we have one of those here, too).
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:49 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: Last at April 11, 2017 10:49 PM (8HiDF)
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Sounds like our school district and city. Sick!
Posted by: lindarising at April 11, 2017 10:49 PM (JNDQi)
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rifle or pistol?
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 10:49 PM (6f2eJ)
a coworker and I once made each other laugh for 5 minutes congratulating me on being invited and available to go to the insurance webinar that day.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (8mO0Q)
Yes I have no opinion about their lack of productive work
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (7dpmG)
https://tinyurl.com/mu7zexk
Tennessee says no in state tuition for illegals.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (GUBah)
Oh. My.
Shit! Where did i file that resume!?
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 10:51 PM (bF/TV)
"Some really interesting video out there of 'white helmet hazmat' teams taking care of Sarin victims while 'citizens' with absolutely no protective gear wander through the same area."
Might or might not be a gotcha. Sarin's not very persistent. If you got slimed, you could still be clinging to life well after the area around you is safe. Certainly they'd still be working on the deceased well after the agent had evaporated and drifted away - the chance of secondary contamination from the casualties is nonzero but small.
Not opining either way, just saying it's not obviously a hoax.
Posted by: JPS at April 11, 2017 10:51 PM (9ziuC)
But oh man, the place was depressing. Store was practically empty. Lots of messy, understocked shelves. Was obvious no one working there cared about what they were doing.
Sears really needs to clean house, or they'll be gone within five years. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the courage to really do it. I don't know how they've managed to hold on this long.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (qazQh)
Can't even begin to count how many times I've heard that phrase at this new job (well, new, since late Oct).
Always with the promise of more specifics, of which there are usually none to follow.
Posted by: an indifferent penguin at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (jlSRZ)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
yeesh. think I had that. sleep and liquids. I actually had something similar and did not get entirely rid of it so it came back like obi wan kenobi with a vengance. second doctor gave me amoxicillin which cleared it up.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (Nwg0u)
I considered that a victory
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:37 PM
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Oh, that's a huge one.
I consider it a massive WIN when I decide something is not my business/ I don't need to get involved.
Metaphorically walk away is a great tactic.
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 10:53 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Mike Hammer,
max inefficiency is when you excuse yourself from one meeting to go to another meeting which is on a conference call with the first meeting.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:54 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:54 PM (7dpmG)
Depends on what you're buying.
Some stuff I think is too high
But other items lowered price plus daily discount
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:54 PM (UmhSQ)
I am locked down on the internet. Nothing can touch me. No log VPN, Protonmail.
I feel...free and...immortal.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 10:54 PM (+14dW)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (qazQh)
I give them two, tops.
https://tinyurl.com/j534v8y
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:54 PM (GUBah)
But oh man, the place was depressing. Store was practically empty. Lots of messy, understocked shelves. Was obvious no one working there cared about what they were doing.
Sears really needs to clean house, or they'll be gone within five years. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the courage to really do it. I don't know how they've managed to hold on this long.
Posted by: qdpsteve
they have already done it at least once.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:55 PM (cPsPa)
My guesses would be:
- Sears (if it hasn't already been demoted)
- McDonalds
...and probably a number of other department store conglomerates
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:55 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
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That's about the only gloss that can be put on it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:55 PM (ZO497)
But oh man, the place was depressing. Store was practically empty. Lots of messy, understocked shelves. Was obvious no one working there cared about what they were doing.
Sounds like the K Mart nearest me.
It's across the street from a busy Walmart.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 10:55 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (cPsPa)
I was sick with pretty much the same thing 2 weeks ago, so I'm definitely thinking relapse.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:56 PM (hscyr)
I guess I should run by and see what they've got.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:56 PM (GUBah)
It's harder and harder working from home.
It's been me and the dogs for 10+ years
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:56 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (6FqZa)
Has anyone seen uncle palpatine lately? I miss his posts.
Posted by: Obamaisacommunist at April 11, 2017 09:51 PM (FSETn)
******I was thinking just the same the other day. Hope all is well.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (OU4q6)
Good to know; however, personally, I think I would not be taking any chances on the persistence duration.
Posted by: Hrothgar at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (gwPgz)
Guns & ammo aren't on sale
But I'm more of a fisherman with a 'new' boat that needed a few things
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Jen the original at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (OBjuz)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:58 PM (6FqZa)
The sense of freedom and accomplishment is bigly!
Posted by: Beartooth at April 11, 2017 10:58 PM (TaqZ6)
Posted by: bluebell at April 11, 2017 10:07 PM
You're always nice, except to a couple of the Cobs now and then.
You even offered to was all the gentlemen's socks today!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 11, 2017 10:58 PM (DMUuz)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:55
Gloss. Giggle, snort.
Ever hit the cat with your poor "aim"? Did he hork in your shoe in revenge?
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:58 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
My mom said drink lots of fluids when I first got sick. yeah whatever so I had one or two more glasses a day. second time around I drank an extra gallon a day and things got better right away.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (cPsPa)
Currrent office buzz phrase: keep our powder dry. I am pretty sure my wanker millennial boss has zero idea what the original meaning was.
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (PHxng)
Posted by: yankeefifth
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That would do it.
Do you recall the scene in Dr. Zhivago when he is out on the frozen tundra with the partisans, and watches them trudging off, destination uncertain? He watches them for a moment as they move out, then turns his horse around and slowly rides in the other direction.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM (6FqZa)
Reggie and I know....
Posted by: Choomboy at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (GUBah)
What always amazed me was that Sears & Roebuck was the premier paper catalog store and couldn't figure out how to transition to a web based catalog.
Disruptive technologies are a real thing, right?
Posted by: Hrothgar at April 11, 2017 11:00 PM (gwPgz)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 11:00 PM (+14dW)
"OT
If anyone is interested in Sous Vide cooking Amazon has a deal today on one.
http://tinyurl.com/me8o86t"
I bought one of those about 2 years ago, works great. Right now 1/2 a pork shoulder, in brown sugar and hickory liquid smoke, is going using it to be ready on Thursday for dinner.
Posted by: geoffb5 at April 11, 2017 11:01 PM (d3wbb)
I'm after camping gear and some fishing stuff, so maybe worth my time.
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 11:01 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:01 PM (UmhSQ)
The only explanation that makes sense to me is bumbling, incompetent management that refuses to hear or learn about new technology. People who are so wedded to always doing things the same old ways, they can't even imagine doing them differently.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:01 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (6FqZa)
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (6Ll1u)
Disruptive technologies are a real thing, right?
Posted by: Hrothgar at April 11, 2017 11:00 PM (gwPgz)*
I know, right?
Posted by: Swiss watchmakers at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (bF/TV)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (qazQh)
was at a walmart a few weeks ago and you knew it was a shit hole before you went in. carts all over the parking lot, shelves not stocked, stuff on shelves with dents and dings, lines take 20 mins.
10 mile away another one is nearly a corporate flagship. not one cart in the lot aside from the returns, floors polished, a place for everything and everything in its place, no dents or dings, no lines.
first store was nearly brand new, newest format, second store was at least 30 years old.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (cPsPa)
What else CAN I drink? Solids? Gases?
Posted by: Trimegistus at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (082lp)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie
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Buckhead area?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (eeTCA)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (cPsPa)
Ive lost track of how much water I've downed today, along with trips to the head.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Eromero at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (zLDYs)
Posted by: t-bird at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (29QcC)
It's been me and the dogs for 10+ years
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I have a part time job to remind me how much I hate people, but that's ending the fall.
Generally, I like working at home, I just get really, really tired of people and their crap.
It's just me and the cat. If only I could set her up at a high earning Cat Model, it would be smooth sailing.
/sigh. She's shy and even if I was in Cat Model country, she would hate it so we wouldn't do it.
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (FkAXz)
So far they have not had any discussions with the Oracle SME's
I've informed my boss and the client's Oracle guru that they are going to fuck it up
all I can do, because I'm on a short leash and can't point out the obvious to the client
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 11:03 PM (6f2eJ)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (qazQh)
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If they would bring their internet sales and service into the 21st century they would be competitive.
Their service has jerked me around in the past and their website is awkward. I can go to Amazon with NoScript on and still do some shopping - not buying. Others, not so much. - Wally World's site used to be cleaner than now.
Posted by: gNewt at April 11, 2017 11:04 PM (tL/BP)
Posted by: Mike Hammer
heh
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:04 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:04 PM (7dpmG)
Anyone who didn't score in the top 10 percentile would be replaced ASAP. I'd also be screaming about how much I just love having to apologize and grovel all day long because I have complete utter screaming idiots running the company.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (qazQh)
But reloading has made burning up ammo, regardless of results, far more pleasant.
Unfortunately the boss didn't like my new CZ-83 on our range trip yesterday - said it hurt her hand. Even with a corrected grip, and doing a push/pull thing with the strong/weak hands, to minimize movement. She's fine with .22s, and the M-1 carbine.
Just trying to find her a suitable handgun for home defense. A chance a Ruger SP101 3-inch will work, and she liked it when she handled one in a store. She shoots OK with the Magnum Carry snub, but that's too valuable to have as a bedside gun.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (uz/Pv)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (+14dW)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
a moronette and you speak like a sailor! sigh.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (7dpmG)
But oh man, the place was depressing. Store was practically empty. Lots of messy, understocked shelves. Was obvious no one working there cared about what they were doing.
Sears really needs to clean house, or they'll be gone within five years. Unfortunately they don't seem to have the courage to really do it. I don't know how they've managed to hold on this long.
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Kmart was that way 15 years ago. That Sears purchased them shows that Sears management is incompetent.
Sears itself should NOT be in the position they are in but tried to be all things to all people and moved away from what they did best: Providing quality customer service and backing their products like crazy. I have walked out of the tools department after wandering the aisles looking for help and not finding any. The same happened when shopping for a lawnmower.
Stop paying for wasted floor space that houses awful, cheap, low quality clothing and shoes and get back to tools, appliances, electronics, and mattresses and put some product experts on the freaking sales floor!
Lowes and HD may offer a wider selection of tools and Best Buy may offer a better selection of electronics, but just try and locate a salesperson who knows what the hell he's talking about.
Let's not even discuss Amazon, which has become almost as bad as Ebay for selling knockoffs.
Sears needs to get back to basics.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (nAp1e)
3 of my 4 part-time jobs are in education of some kind, so obviously slow down to a trickle June to mid-August. don't know yet what I'm agonna do.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:06 PM (8mO0Q)
And the bingo needs "I will reach out to . . . " and
We need to "dialogue."
Puke.
Posted by: MeMyselfandI at April 11, 2017 11:06 PM (M9mAn)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:06 PM (0mRoj)
That's Walmart's biggest flaw right now, their website is just weird. You'd think they would invest more in it. But at least WM has the excuse of not needing to do online sales that badly. Sears needs every nickel it can scrounge up right now.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:07 PM (qazQh)
bumbling, incompetent management that refuses to hear or learn about new
technology. People who are so wedded to always doing things the same
old ways, they can't even imagine doing them differently.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:01 PM (qazQh)
I expect they were sooooo 21st century that they would NEVER think of going back to being a catalog company again like Montgomery Wards. They were going to be high end department store like Macy's, them and their hardware.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:07 PM (ii4h0)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (cPsPa)
Daddy was a Marine. And I passed on Quantico when they refused to guarantee my MOS.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (oPq4V)
Posted by: Beartooth at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (TaqZ6)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 10:45 PM (hscyr)
Damn. If Bebe's Boobs feel like ass, does that mean she's got D-Cup panties?
/snrk
Get well soon, Bebe's!
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Traffic, Low Spark of High Heeled Boys at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (v5iqM)
"Interwhat? Just another fad for the kids. We can wait it out."
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (qazQh)
But, I think I'll be watching some these how-to videos anyway. Can't put my finger on it, but something about them just makes me want to watch (SFW, but possibly not for dirty old men like some of us here .....):
http://preview.tinyurl.com/m2z86f8
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (uz/Pv)
That one drives me up the wall.
Drivers up:
"Top Down"
"Bottom Up"
"Synergy"
"Best Practices"
Not at the top, but rising fast:
"Optimization"
"Convergence"
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:39 PM (GUBah)
"Pot of money"
"Swim lane"
Posted by: antisocialist at April 11, 2017 11:08 PM (W2wn0)
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So Wichita, Kansas voted for the Democrat. All the other counties in this district voted for Estes. The GOP has work to do
Posted by: Jen the original at April 11, 2017 10:57 PM
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You are not wrong. It's the same thing everywhere, urban vs rural. However, the left was hoping this would help them push the "anti-Trump-wave" mantra which they are going to push, regardless. Meh, they'll find some other BS to buoy their arguments.
Posted by: irright at April 11, 2017 11:09 PM (vqzjE)
Posted by: Deplorable Flyover 98ZJUSMC at April 11, 2017 11:09 PM (K9oqL)
Amen. I hate the cliques, the backstabbing, the credit-stealing, the ego trips, the drama addictions, the jockeying for position, all of it. Hey fucksticks, how about actually, I don't know, doing your goddamn jobs and getting shit done? How about that?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:09 PM (0mRoj)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (+14dW)
Posted by: NCKate at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (fYnwI)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (oPq4V)
was the premier paper catalog store and couldn't figure out how to
transition to a web based catalog.
Disruptive technologies are a real thing, right?
Posted by: Hrothgar
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It was a combination or arrogance and incompetence. I was working for Sears at the retail level, but knew some connected people.
I saw how badly they handled the challenges presented by Home Depot and Walmart. Plus some of the people they were promoting were the last ones that should have going up the ladder.
And lastly it still blows my mind how severely they bungled being Amazon. It should have been so natural, but they were convinced they'd be around forever and didn't make it a priority or see the value.
Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (hVdx9)
Oh that's right, they're losers.
Posted by: Meremortal at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (O4wiF)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
do they guarantee a slot in Force Recon?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (cPsPa)
Anyone who didn't score in the top 10 percentile would be replaced ASAP.
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One word: Unions
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:11 PM (ZO497)
Here. Just refer your client to the Tuesday ONT, approximately post 300. I will gladly say it for you.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (bF/TV)
http://tinyurl.com/ljmn2ae
"National Security Council officials just held a background briefing with reporters on the declassified intel assessment of last week's chemical attack on Khan Shaykhun, Syria. Full story coming soon, but a few takeaways:
Sarin confirmed as the nerve agent used via testing on victims as well as symptoms. Secondary responders also suffered exposure symptoms.
Su-22s from Shayrat airfield dropped the sarin on Khan Shaykhun; conventional weapons were dropped about six hours later on hospital treating sarin victims - "no comment" from officials on if Russia did latter.
No ISIS or other terrorists in area have sarin (just mustard gas) - attack was "not a terrorist holding of sarin or a terrorist use of sarin"
WH official on if Russia, present at airfield, knew of sarin attack: "We don't have information on that per se... still looking into that." Adding: "We do think that it is a question worth asking" Russians how they were with Syrian forces at airfield "and did not have knowledge" of the attack in planning/prep stages.
"Leakage inconsistent" with Russians saying sarin came from opposition stocks on ground - "we don't see a building with that chemical residue"
On Syria hoax conspiracy theories: Body of evidence "too massive" for anyone to fabricate. Official added that videos released of attack did correspond with that date, time, location. "
Posted by: geoffb5 at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (d3wbb)
Posted by: NCKate at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (fYnwI)
Really? All the ones in my general vicinity are 80% books.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (oPq4V)
I always liked:
"a committee is a cul-de-sac down which ideas are lured and then quietly strangled."
Couldn't remember who said it, so I had to Bing it.
Some guy named Sir Barnett Cocks, oddly enough.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (wPiJc)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (UmhSQ)
was the premier paper catalog store and couldn't figure out how to
transition to a web based catalog.
Disruptive technologies are a real thing, right?
Posted by: Hrothgar
yeah, but there were decades between when sears was the amazon of its day and the internets. it was like gm by the time the internets appeared. the risk takers and innovators were long gone from sears.
by the way sears is really kmart.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:13 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:13 PM (qazQh)
There was a time when I had to listen to it every day.
I'm listening to it now.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:13 PM (8mO0Q)
credit-stealing, the ego trips, the drama addictions, the jockeying for
position, all of it. Hey fucksticks, how about actually, I don't know,
doing your goddamn jobs and getting shit done? How about that?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor
++++++++++++++++++++++++
I swear, so many people I've worked with think "Survivor" is free career counseling.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 11:14 PM (+14dW)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (cPsPa)
No. They will guarantee the test. That's it.
Posted by: Deplorable Flyover 98ZJUSMC at April 11, 2017 11:14 PM (K9oqL)
But that's life. Always has been. I go to work for some of my co-workers and the work that I do. The rest of it is "a tax".
Posted by: t-bird at April 11, 2017 11:14 PM (ZIFyZ)
Posted by: Randy Marsh at April 11, 2017 11:15 PM (VdICR)
Posted by: Deplorable Flyover 98ZJUSMC
well, that's what they told you.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:15 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
do they guarantee a slot in Force Recon?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:10 PM (cPsPa)
Ha, I've never suffered from that kind of stupidity. I just didn't see how it was unreasonable to be in the field in which I got my degree.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:16 PM (oPq4V)
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862083213959168
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862200578867204
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862413792169984
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862521581580288
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862724074237952
Posted by: kbdabear at April 11, 2017 11:16 PM (AOrEZ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:15 PM (cPsPa)
Oddly enough, they had no reason to lie.
Posted by: Deplorable Flyover 98ZJUSMC at April 11, 2017 11:16 PM (K9oqL)
Clean store, well stocked, I like the coffee aroma even if I can't drink it anymore, the employees are responsive to customer needs, and obviously it's more up-to-date than the local library. And-- shock!-- my local Long Beach location doesn't make a game of hiding all the conservative books and authors.
Maybe they're going down, but unlike places like Kmart where the employees have given up even trying to do well, B&N at least is keeping its chin up and the stores spiffy.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:17 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
what's your degree in?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:18 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at April 11, 2017 11:18 PM (oVJmc)
*ponders chains that went under*
Zayre's
Western Auto
Montgomery Ward
Circuit City
Who else?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (ZO497)
Now, it's Amazon's free public domain stuff.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (+14dW)
Posted by: t-bird at April 11, 2017 11:14 PM (ZIFyZ)
Yeah, well, life sucks the big one.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (0mRoj)
https://youtu.be/4HkH3xrJ7Xs
Posted by: Randy Marsh at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (VdICR)
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851862852499623937
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851863031034368001
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851863849594757121
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851863940342706177
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/851864031535222786
Posted by: kbdabear at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (AOrEZ)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (0deF2)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (6gk0M)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (cPsPa)
*ponders chains that went under*
Zayre's
Western Auto
Montgomery Ward
Circuit City
Who else?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:19 PM (ZO497)
Blockbuster
Service Merchandise
Media Play
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (0mRoj)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (6gk0M)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (oPq4V)
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (ii4h0)
hey bill, it is not supervision of the refugees that is the problem, it is the refugees culture that is the problem
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (6f2eJ)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (6gk0M)
Reagan didn't burn much in this respect when we played audio of Soviet air defense comms after KAL 007 - the Soviets of course assumed their clear-air transmissions were susceptible of interception.
But I think it's absurd for us to be showing any leg whatsoever to "prove" the CW attack in Syria. Don't believe it? OK, fine. Whatever. Still don't advise you hang out at Syrian airbases after a CW attack is launched from one.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:20 PM (uz/Pv)
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 11:21 PM (2Vobm)
Waldenbooks
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:21 PM (0mRoj)
am pretty sure my wanker millennial boss has zero idea what the original
meaning was.
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at April 11, 2017 10:59 PM (PHxng)
Baby powder. Asses.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (tHwdc)
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (2Vobm)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (UmhSQ)
There was a time when I had to listen to it every day.
I'm listening to it now.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:13 PM (8mO0Q)
You're welcome, ma'am. That's some music to groove to, and it doesn't matter of your groove is a long road trip, working at building something on the workbench, cooking a great dinner or whatever.
Hell. Now I've got to que it up, too.
*clicks "PLAY"*
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Traffic, Low Spark of High Heeled Boys at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (v5iqM)
Staples is still around in my neck of the woods (SoCal). I am annoyed with them however, that they won't sell their empty copy paper boxes anymore.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
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Well, there's yer problem. There's no accounting for the Marines.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
so if you had become a Marine you would be trained as a rifleman accountant. never know when you are going to need a handgun in an audit.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (oPq4V)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: geoffb5 at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (d3wbb)
Baby powder. Asses.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (tHwdc)
Keep it away from your hoo-hah though. Causes cancer. Allegedly.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (0mRoj)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: concrete girl at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (eQSM0)
Amen. I hate the cliques, the backstabbing, the credit-stealing, the ego trips, the drama addictions, the jockeying for position, all of it. Hey fucksticks, how about actually, I don't know, doing your goddamn jobs and getting shit done? How about that?
--
Well, the part time job I've come to hate actually makes me tolerate my at home job, since I work with a cornucopia of people with a wide range of personality disorders.
However, the other job still has downsides, like people who are unreliable, don't follow through and are basically egotistical asses.
Case in point: I can't submit something to my boss until a certain guy signs off on it. I've been emailing him for about ten days trying to get it done. Finally called him today. He promised to get it done by tonight.
Did that happen?
No.
"Hi. My Name is Shibumi. I hate most people."
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (FkAXz)
am pretty sure my wanker millennial boss has zero idea what the original
meaning was.
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris
does he use it correctly?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (cPsPa)
Been dealing with the aftermath of a small flood, here.
2nd floor guest bath took out the kitchen.
Posted by: garrett at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (2Vobm)
Posted by: qdpsteve
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Staples is active here. I pointed out here that I stopped by a few weeks ago to buy a box of staples. They didn't have them. It's like a bad joke, but I couldn't make that up.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (UmhSQ)
Sure. I'm not in trouble am I?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (0mRoj)
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That plus the fact that the rape-u-jihadis were within 5000 miles of the girl.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 11:24 PM (Nwg0u)
***
Hoo boy! The last 9 weeks have been a freaking whirlwind. Where to start?
- I lost my job. Fired for the first time in 30 years after I fired someone for cause and his friend dug and dug and dug until he found where I had referred to my team as "little shits" and reported me to HR. The good thing is that, after decades in the same industry, I finally got the nerve to make a big change.
- Had surgery to replace my defective pacemaker/defibrillator
- Attended a very intense 7-day condensed real estate class, plus reviews, passed the state exam, and became a licensed sales associate.
- I moved because the landlord from whom I was renting decided to sell the house I was renting. That's the second time in fours years that has happened.
- Rather than signing a new lease somewhere else, I've decided to buy again. So... I'm roommating with my BFF until I'm ready to do so.
- Oh! And I now have a contract to sell my own rental. I close in two weeks. (Yes. It is indeed becoming a seller's market again.)
I'm pretty sure I'm missing something, but that's pretty much the gist of my life these past two months.
I'm kinda tired.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (nAp1e)
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (8nWyX)
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 10:50 PM (GUBah)
Saw that earlier. Does not compute. Illegally in country but in school with full visibility but no instate tuition for them.
Out of country, out of school, tuition no longer an issue.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (OU4q6)
A very-special exception of mine is "servicing" customers, or accounts.
You "serve" a customer. "Servicing" is what a stallion does to a mare.
I'm very sure the first fellow who ever said this got the joke.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (H5rtT)
Posted by: United Airlines at April 11, 2017 11:26 PM (7H/2n)
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at April 11, 2017 11:26 PM (v5iqM)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM
Ooohhhh iswydt. I was about to go no, they had accounting slots, they just weren't going to put me in one. Funny guy. Can you put your cat on the computer for a minute? We need to chat.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:26 PM (oPq4V)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie
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Don't bother. If you could 'understand' the argument then you would be insane also.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:26 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: geoffb5 at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (d3wbb)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:22 PM (ZO497)
no shit!
Posted by: The $499 ball peen hammer at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (6f2eJ)
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Esther Williams beauty secrets?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (Nwg0u)
as a rifleman accountant. never know when you are going to need a
handgun in an audit.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (cPsPa)
My grandfather was a CPA and a WWI vet. A relative wondered aloud once why a CPA kept a revolver in his desk.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (ii4h0)
A very-special exception of mine is "servicing" customers, or accounts.
You "serve" a customer. "Servicing" is what a stallion does to a mare.
I'm very sure the first fellow who ever said this got the joke.
Posted by: Stringer Davis
well, kmart bought sears after kmart went through bankruptcy, got de-listed, closed a bunch of stores then levered up to buy bigger healthier sears. really just building up energy so they will make a bigger crater.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:27 PM (cPsPa)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:28 PM (qazQh)
Out of country, out of school, tuition no longer an issue.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (OU4q6)
I think they're incrementally working that, too.
Also, semi-related, there's this lawsuit that's been filed:
https://tinyurl.com/je6842q
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 11:28 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:28 PM (7dpmG)
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Just stop trying to understand it.
These people are basically high functioning retards with more personality issues than Sybil.
Basically... "rationalization by really delusional sore losers."
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:28 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:28 PM (7dpmG)
Free airtime.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:29 PM (0mRoj)
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never know when you are going to need a handgun in an audit.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM
--
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Every audit requires a handgun. It's only smart preparation.
Posted by: H&R Block at April 11, 2017 11:29 PM (vqzjE)
Successful surgery. Lots of changes. New life. Good stuff.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:29 PM (OU4q6)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 11:29 PM (Nwg0u)
SWIDT?
Thanks, MisHum for another rousing edition.
Baby Sister Update follows.
Posted by: ibguy at April 11, 2017 11:30 PM (vUcdz)
Why is a Senator weighing in on the United Airlines deal?
--
"Look at me! Listen to ME! I'M IMPORTANT!!!!"
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:30 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:30 PM (cPsPa)
Hubby texted this afternoon:
Working diagnosis is pneumonia. No discharge date set. Getting iv antibiotics and oxygen . Have not had a chance to speak to physicians yet but have left them my number to call. Her MRI from 3 April showed response to therapy.
WooHoo!
Please keep praying that Joyce continues on a path to healing.
Posted by: ibguy at April 11, 2017 11:30 PM (vUcdz)
Posted by: H&R Block
you can only ask the same question so many times before yo u have to pistol whip someone.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:31 PM (cPsPa)
Some of those Brits do pretty good ghetto and Valley Girl accents. When I was there, every single time I heard a Brit try to imitate an American he or she tried to speak with a Southern accent - and sounded godawful.
Posted by: Donna &&&&&&&V sez yay it's baseball season at April 11, 2017 11:31 PM (P8951)
Consider it done.
I'm out for the night, y'all. Take care!
Posted by: Country Singer at April 11, 2017 11:32 PM (GUBah)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 11:25 PM (nAp1e)
Im tired just reading that. One strike you're out seems to be the new norm. My boss just got it. I interviewed for his job, but I've been told by a LOT of people that they rarely promote from within.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:32 PM (oPq4V)
The stupid, sociopathic criminal who ran as the Dem this time reminded any intelligent person of how low the country had sunk and stupid she and her whole collection of airheads were with the "Reset" button incident, one of her first stupendous embarrassments as SecState. An event with no analogue in American or even modern western history. Just idiotic.
It's not a criticism of Trump to speculate that he may well be just a speed bump, not a change of direction. America is just so dumbed-down (speaking especially of "educated" and "elite" people), the standards so low on anything related to public policy, the institutions so collapsed, that things are inexorable.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:32 PM (uz/Pv)
Ooh, boy- he's got some serious lawmakin' in mind!
Posted by: t-bird at April 11, 2017 11:32 PM (29QcC)
(SoCal). I am annoyed with them however, that they won't sell their
empty copy paper boxes anymore.
Posted by: qdpsteve "
??? Staples here has a huge stack they give away for free at the front door.
ABC store does the same thing, if you want empty booze boxes instead.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:32 PM (w+Jhj)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
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Mike Hammer's Cat is not doing so well lately. Looks like renal troubles. Spends most time sleeping or seeking attention. The latter is out of character, and is starting to chip little bits out of my cold, black heart.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (ZO497)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
want me to send you a letter of recommendation?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (cPsPa)
And still no sign of where those $6 billion went.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (0mRoj)
Let me be the first to dare to have no opinion on the screaming passenger debacle for the human race.
Posted by: The Critic at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (qUNWi)
Thx for link. I guess for me, it's all crazy. People who are not supposed to be here, are here and will not get some perk from state. I mean, they aren't supposed to be, the rest is just ....insanity. Hurts my head.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:34 PM (OU4q6)
Posted by: concrete girl at April 11, 2017 11:34 PM (eQSM0)
Posted by: eleven at April 11, 2017 11:34 PM (qUNWi)
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:34 PM (FkAXz)
like renal troubles. Spends most time sleeping or seeking attention.
The latter is out of character, and is starting to chip little bits out
of my cold, black heart.
Posted by: Mike Hammer"
Ohh. Hope everything works out OK with the kitty.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (w+Jhj)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (0mRoj)
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THE ARGUMENT IS IF YOU SHOUT SOMETHING LOUD ENOUGH, LONG ENOUGH, AND THE MEDIA HAS YOUR BACK, THE LIVS WILL BELIEVE IT.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: AshevilleRobert
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'ABC store' may be puzzling in other states.
Hiya Robt. Wasted a box of ammo today at On Target. Was yanking slugs all over the place. Bad...really bad.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (eeTCA)
Posted by: Colorado Alex in Exile at April 11, 2017 11:36 PM (W59Cn)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:35 PM (eeTCA)
I'm sure the slugs were grateful.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:36 PM (0mRoj)
I'm happy to hear Joyce's good news, still praying for her.
Posted by: CaliGirl at April 11, 2017 11:36 PM (u8Ywb)
geez
i really like that cat
Posted by: concrete girl at April 11, 2017 11:37 PM (eQSM0)
A few years ago there was a Tower Records in Tokyo (Harujuku?). Long after the real chain in the US had closed. Dunno the deal there, maybe someone bought the name rights or something.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:37 PM (uz/Pv)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (ZO497)
Can you put him on the kidney problem food? I thought vets were pretty good at managing that now since it's so common in older kittehs
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:37 PM (oPq4V)
Posted by: AshevilleRobert
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Closing in on the end game. Nothing to be done. I just do what I can, which isn't much.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:37 PM (eeTCA)
If you're still hear. I was looking for your update. Good news on the MRI. Sorry to hear about pneumonia. Joyce in good hands, with lots of love and support. And lots of prayers -- Blessings to you, Joyce and all.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:38 PM (OU4q6)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (ZO497)
I'm so sorry, praying for you and your kitty.
Posted by: CaliGirl at April 11, 2017 11:38 PM (u8Ywb)
Couldn't remember who said it, so I had to Bing it.
Some guy named Sir Barnett Cocks, oddly enough.
Posted by: Muldoon at April 11, 2017 11:12 PM (wPiJc)
That's delicious. Reminds me of Iowahawk's quip about the media covering the important stories - with a pillow, until they stopped moving.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:38 PM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (no0od)
Posted by: wanker millennial boss at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (Tyii7)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (cPsPa)
I don't think telling them I rock snak pack lid pasties is going to be super helpful, but thanks for the thought.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Original Jake at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (6f2eJ)
****
The local HR department didn't want to let me go and I was actually up for a major promotion that I wan't sure I wanted to pursue. The little prick who reported me told so many people in the company that he put corporate in a no-win position where they had no choice. He also did himself no favors as he screwed himself in the process.
They are a good company and I worked with wonderful people. I made an error in judgement. We parted on very good terms.
Best of luck on the promotion. It always improves morale when companies do choose to promote from within.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (nAp1e)
: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 11, 2017 11:05 PM (nAp1e)
I still have one remaining good pair of wool slacks purchased from Sears in the 90s. The last time I shopped there for clothing one of the most popular materials was viscus.
WTF?
Posted by: gNewt at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (tL/BP)
Hiya Robt. Wasted a box of ammo today at On Target. Was yanking slugs all over the place. Bad...really bad.
Posted by: Mike Hammer"
I figured the "booze boxes" part would tip them off.
I've pretty much given up on trying to shoot accurately with a pistol. My shaking has not gotten any better even with the meds the doctor gave me. I can do OK with a rifle still. And the 12 gauge.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (w+Jhj)
Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (no0od)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (0mRoj)
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:40 PM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
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Yeah, he's been on Purina NF for a while, but he refuses the wet NF no matter how I mix it with other food. He'll eat about 50% dry NF, and 50% regular wet. It's getting so that if I can just get him to eat, that's good.
Sux. But we all go through it...and that's all I care to say.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:41 PM (ZO497)
Something the Neatorama article failed to point out is that most modern cars have the fuel pump IN the gas tank, using the fuel as coolant.
Letting fuel level get too low stresses the pump... do that too often and you may be shelling out for a new (or referb'd) gas tank (you can imagine the labor for yanking out the tank and replacing the pump, so yeah, you'll be paying for a replacement fuel tank).
My advice: don't press your luck. When that light comes on, refuel ASAP, even if it's only a partial refill.
Posted by: CPT. Charles at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (Quwsn)
Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (no0od)
Posted by: SMFH at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (sB1y1)
I am sure I am not the only one who has seen those guys and those suitcases full of cash. Memorable for me was EE, after the wall came down as everyone was "exploring". I would leave a facility and the guys with the cash, in the Mercedes, drive up and so it goes. Most of the cash guys were Germans. Same old, same old.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (OU4q6)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy
oh, uh, I thought that was out little secret, wasn't going to mention that.
mostly going to say as an accountant you absolutely destroy.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (cPsPa)
She spent it on her campaign?
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:40 PM (8mO0Q)
Who knows with that one. If I was in charge I'd have a team of the most anal-retentive, pocket-protector-wearing, obsessive-compulsive forensic accountants going through every last cent that went through State during her tenure.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:43 PM (0mRoj)
Posted by: Bill Clinton at April 11, 2017 11:43 PM (/Nite)
each question made me more angry. thought i was going to lose it. I just wanted to call bull on it.
But i couldn't.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:44 PM (8mO0Q)
Embrace Change
Perception Is Reality.
(Expressions bosses use when screwing over subordinates)
Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at April 11, 2017 11:44 PM (no0od)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 11:44 PM (IqV8l)
gNewt, I ended up getting my dress shirt at a Sears down the street. It was also dead but the store seemed to be in overall good shape. Of course I was also shopping at 3pm on a Thursday.
Got a Covington basic white dress shirt, big 'n tall 3X, and it came with a decent tie, for $24.95 plus tax. Hasn't ripped up or given me hives yet, thank God.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (qazQh)
purchased from Sears in the 90s. The last time I shopped there for
clothing one of the most popular materials was viscus.
WTF?
Posted by: gNewt at April 11, 2017 11:39 PM (tL/BP)
Viscose is an alternate production form of rayon.
Just be glad you never bought any shirt or slacks made of "ramie"
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (ii4h0)
Posted by: bebe's boobs
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Yeah, he's been on Purina NF for a while, but he refuses the wet NF no matter how I mix it with other food. He'll eat about 50% dry NF, and 50% regular wet. It's getting so that if I can just get him to eat, that's good.
Sux. But we all go through it...and that's all I care to say.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:41 PM (ZO497)
Our 10 + year old setter bitch has really slowed down on eating. She seems the same but I'm afraid it's the symptom of something serious
Pets the wrecker of hearts
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (UmhSQ)
Because I've seen enough dystopian movies to not relish surviving afterwards.
Posted by: SMFH at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (sB1y1)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: CPT. Charles at April 11, 2017 11:42 PM (Quwsn)
If you have to remove the tank to get at the pump, I just found an engineer who needs to be fired.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (wB8Tg)
Still hope that Homeland Security does something along the lines of my idea of bringing in management of major illegal labor abusers (meat processors, ag, etc.) and getting them to agree on a glide-path to legality.
"Today we're at A - which as you know involves a massive, and intolerable, violation of US law. We are going to get to B - where you will have no illegal labor.
We don't want to do raids, we don't want your business or shareholders to suffer, and it doesn't have to happen overnight - but it has to happen. In one year's time. With concrete, measurable milestones along the way to B. We'll work with you to make this as smooth as possible. But B is a wall, with no way around it."
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (g6yUI)
do that too often and you may be shelling out for a new (or referb'd)
gas tank (you can imagine the labor for yanking out the tank and
replacing the pump, so yeah, you'll be paying for a replacement fuel
tank).
My advice: don't press your luck. When that light comes on, refuel ASAP, even if it's only a partial refill.
Posted by: CPT. Charles"
Don't know about other cars, but my Mitsubishi had an access port under the back seat to get to where the fuel pump was mounted in the gas tank. I had replaced it with a higher flow model because of all the upgrades I had done to the turbocharged engine. You for sure don't want to lean out a turbocharged engine.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (w+Jhj)
I'm afraid I had to disrupt that one once.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (H5rtT)
Because I've seen enough dystopian movies to not relish surviving afterwards.
Posted by: SMFH at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (sB1y1)
Long pig not on your menu?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (0mRoj)
I nominate you president of our club
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1. No meetings. Ever.
2. All in-person human interactions must be accompanied by large quantities of Val U Rite
3. Slogan? "People are Idiots"
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:47 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:23 PM (0mRoj)
You know, when they started having those ads I was like, what are you doing with baby powder on your hoo-hah? Why?
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:47 PM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith"
You can also fire the person that designed the climate control system in my Hyundai while you're at it. Idiots.
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:48 PM (w+Jhj)
if KJU struck Seoul with nuclear weapons, could we still choose to retaliate with daisy cutters and other top-shelf non-nuclear weapons?
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:48 PM (qazQh)
Because I've seen enough dystopian movies to not relish surviving afterwards.
Posted by: SMFH at April 11, 2017 11:45 PM (sB1y1)
*nods and scribbles notes*
Posted by: Dr. Falken at April 11, 2017 11:48 PM (8nWyX)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 11:48 PM (IqV8l)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:3
Tee hee. You're killing me here Hammer. Where the fuck are beavis & butthead to weigh in?
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 11, 2017 11:48 PM (hscyr)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (0mRoj)
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Seen Alive also, so no.
Posted by: SMFH at April 11, 2017 11:49 PM (sB1y1)
In the C-B-I theatre, Bill Slim had to do the heavy lifting, quietly and diligently in the background, while Wingate got to run around and grandiloquently play *** THE STAR OF THE SHOW ***.
Wingate was never really able to get his head round the fact that light forces behind enemy lines would have severe issues in moving, resupplying and medevacing, to say nothing of holding ground against heavy units if they had to do so.
Whereas Slim instinctively understood logistics and other hard realities.
Posted by: torquewrench at April 11, 2017 11:49 PM (noWW6)
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The guy who wrote that is like an Idiot Savant.
Most basic concept ever: adapt to change.
I'm sure he made a fortune on it.
I hate and admire him at the same time.
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:49 PM (FkAXz)
I'm afraid I had to disrupt that one once.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 11:46 PM (H5rtT)*
You are well versed in the management dialect.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 11:49 PM (bF/TV)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 11:44 PM (IqV8l)
So. Did you also get "Fish" training?
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:49 PM (ii4h0)
They are legion, but you're looking at this all wrong.
Engineers just follow orders. Just ask them.
Somebody told that engineer to make that repair impossible.
And like a conservative walking off the airplane, he went and did it.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 11:50 PM (H5rtT)
And how long have you had, and how much have you shot it?
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:50 PM (g6yUI)
do that too often and you may be shelling out for a new (or referb'd)
gas tank
Cost me 800 in my Ram 1500 and that's how it happened, letting the fuel get too low too often.
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:51 PM (8mO0Q)
When I was reading my newfangled Filmmakers Handbook a few months ago, I got to learn a bunch of new ones, such as LUT for look-up table.
Also, and this is a bit that James Corden has done from time to time: there's the joke that many common words, are actually acronyms.
For instance, the word SLUT:
S he'll
L ay
U
T oo
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:51 PM (qazQh)
Posted by: AshevilleRobert
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Sometimes that is an advantage when providing covering or harassing fire. Spray and pray.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:51 PM (ZO497)
Engineers just follow orders. Just ask them.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 11, 2017 11:50 PM (H5rtT)
Engineer or engineer's boss then.
Total bonehead design.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at April 11, 2017 11:52 PM (wB8Tg)
if KJU struck Seoul with nuclear weapons, could we still choose to retaliate with daisy cutters and other top-shelf non-nuclear weapons?
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When the first nuke blows, it's Calvinball.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 11:52 PM (Nwg0u)
Posted by: AshevilleRobert at April 11, 2017 11:52 PM (w+Jhj)
if KJU struck Seoul with nuclear weapons, could we still choose to retaliate with daisy cutters and other top-shelf non-nuclear weapons?
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I believe he's officially known as "Little Kim" or "China's Retarded Cousin."
Also... it seems like Teh Donald has convinced China that it is in Their Best Interest to Take Care of The Situation.
/China has a lot of plastic crap to sell here in the US, and don't and Their Retarded Cousin to eff that up.
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:52 PM (FkAXz)
Posted by: hogmartin at April 11, 2017 11:53 PM (8nWyX)
You too NDH. And Bebe's. And Insomniac, who was called to the principal's office.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:53 PM (tHwdc)
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1. No meetings. Ever.
2. All in-person human interactions must be accompanied by large quantities of Val U Rite
3. Slogan? "People are Idiots"
Posted by: shibumi at April 11, 2017 11:47 PM (FkAXz)*
I would like to apply for membership in this club. Y'all sound like my kind of people.
Posted by: tbodie at April 11, 2017 11:53 PM (bF/TV)
Very few chairs are actually comfortable to sit in. Why can the human race not get this simple thing right?
Posted by: eleven at April 11, 2017 11:54 PM (qUNWi)
I've heard what they always do is hem and haw and say "gee, we understand, but they don't respect us either." Also they're supposedly absolutely dead-set against having to deal with any refugees.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:54 PM (qazQh)
You are my president for life and I love you
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:55 PM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:55 PM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Eromero at April 11, 2017 11:55 PM (zLDYs)
What always amazed me was that Sears Roebuck
was the premier paper catalog store and couldn't figure out how to
transition to a web based catalog.
Especially with the lists they grew over the years with that catalog. Easily turned into an email list that would have enviable to many.
Posted by: gracepc at April 11, 2017 11:56 PM (OU4q6)
DT: Guys, we gotta do something. We've had it.
Xi: Okay, but I don't know what miracle you think we can pull off.
DT: As I've said, just name your price. It's worth it to us.
Xi: Could we have California? I just thought of that. Would it be worth it to you to give us California?
DT: I think that's off the table, but...
Xi: They didn't vote for you. They hate your guts. Come on, we want it. Give us California for the Norks. What have you got to really lose?
DT: Uh, now that I think about what you're saying...
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:57 PM (qazQh)
Imagine that meeting? Oh hell no
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 11, 2017 11:57 PM (UmhSQ)
say "gee, we understand, but they don't respect us either." Also they're
supposedly absolutely dead-set against having to deal with any
refugees.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 11, 2017 11:54 PM (qazQh)
The Chinese claim to have begun embargoing Nork coal, up to and including sending trainfulls back across the border. So that is more than what they have done in the previous 8 years.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:58 PM (ii4h0)
And how long have you had, and how much have you shot it?
Posted by: rhomboid
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VP-9, borrowed from a friend. I've run plenty of ammo through it. The problem is the usual, lack of consistent practice.
I'm exaggerating a little bit too, as everything was well within the scoring rings on 25 foot smallbore targets, just pulling low and right. I should add that my friend had changed the backstrap today also, which altered things a bit. My friend does dumb stuff, sometimes.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:59 PM (ZO497)
And qdpsteve, ain't gonna be no world war anything.
Even hot festivities involving the Norks would not come close to being a world war. Short, messy, regional war.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 11, 2017 11:59 PM (g6yUI)
I admit, at this stage I would tell Xi, "do ANYTHING you want. I don't care. Nuke 'em if you want. Just get rid of them for us. Please!"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:00 AM (qazQh)
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*awww shucks*
Right now, I think that the horde and the ONT are one of the only things keeping me somewhat sane.
Well... that and "Kava Stress Relief Tea."
/"Tired of dealing with crap? Ready to go Postal because of your idiot boss/coworker/relative/neighbor? I'm Shibumi and I recommend large doses of Yogi Kava Stress Relief Tea throughout the day. It'll keep you out of jail."
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:00 AM (FkAXz)
Posted by: gracepc at April
yeah but the gap between the decline of their catalog business and internets/email was so great that their lists were probably useless.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:00 AM (cPsPa)
And then they went and stuck it into poorly designed fuel tanks, where said pump can run hot in an unsaturated condition, hence burning out the pump.
It's not a hard fix, but would add, oh, a few bucks to unit for the build.
Simply run the pump in it's own, 1 or 2 gallon sub-tank, fed by gravity or a tiny, external, electric fuel pump between the two tanks. (look at the fuel pump on any 1200cc Gold Wing, to see an example.)
When the main tank runs dry and quits feeding the main pump's sub-tank, well....systems shut off, fuel quits getting pumped RIGHT NOW.
The main fuel pump never runs dry, and never runs hot.
Of course, this means a separate, fuel-level "sender" float in the primary fuel tank.
We're not talking about hundreds of dollars per manufactured unit to effect such a change. Bet they could do it for about forty bucks per, at most.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at April 12, 2017 12:00 AM (v5iqM)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:01 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Kindltot at April 11, 2017 11:58 PM (ii4h0)*
I've seen a lot of coal trains over the years. Cars are allopen topped. Should be real eady to verify thatvtrains are returning to NK full. So very low probability of getting away with lying on that point.
Posted by: tbodie at April 12, 2017 12:01 AM (bF/TV)
Posted by: booknlass at April 11, 2017 11:55 PM (8mO0Q)
Thanks booknlass!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:01 AM (tHwdc)
I can remember when, young and snide, once in a while some damn thing would blow up and I'd say, "Why don't we just let Ivan handle this one?"
That was probably the wrong thing to think, but, I came by it honestly.
All of our diplomacy, if you want to call it that, since Nixon Went, is wrapped up in China engaging with US'n's, and seeing the advantage of everybody kooming ba yah. This is the biggest test of that new order, so far.
They still believe in the Nine-Dash Line, and they want the Philippines and big chunks of Paki and India, though. And consider Africa already theirs. So Li'l Kim will be good practice for future joint ventures, still to come.
Looking back over the adventures of Russia and China, through many regime and philosophy changes, makes the idea of little old US as an "imperial power" pretty damn laughable. When we had one fall into our lap, we couldn't give it away fast enough. Free Navassa!
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:01 AM (H5rtT)
Ever seen one of those diagnostic targets? Worth a quick look for some possible explanations.
Posted by: rhomboid at April 12, 2017 12:02 AM (g6yUI)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith"
IIRC most modern vehicles have fuel pumps in the tank and you've got to drop (that Mitsubishi excepted) the tank to get to it.
Mechanic told me "gas cools the pump don't ever let fuel level drop below 1/4", he then gave me an rnr quote. Very similar to the Ram above.
One more thing. Engineers should be required to
do the task they have designed into vehicles.
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:02 AM (tL/BP)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 12, 2017 12:03 AM (hscyr)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:03 AM (+14dW)
Discuss.
Posted by: Slunky Choom
nope. most stores are franchises.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:04 AM (cPsPa)
Paycheck is okay; I like this version better --
https://youtu.be/_i2eK8pkueM
Shove This Jay Oh Bee (from Office Space),
Canibus with Biz Markie
Posted by: Jay Oh Bee at April 12, 2017 12:04 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 12:04 AM (VdICR)
True enough, OTOH, I remember looking at a Plymouth Breeze (many years ago) at a mall display.
The battery for that model was INSIDE a support pillar with only a small access port to jump-start the battery. It was obvious that a significant part of the front furniture would have to be taken off to replace the battery.
A sane project manager would fire the designer... the reality of it: he probably got a fat bonus for adding to the cost of replacement.
I took some some small satisfaction in telling the dealership rep (who was pimping the cars placed in the mall) that whoever dreamed up that design feature was a total retard.
And no... I wasn't interested in buying it.
Posted by: CPT. Charles at April 12, 2017 12:05 AM (Quwsn)
Discuss.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:03 AM (+14dW)
. . . That would explain the "earthy taste" of the coffee and burgers, I can buy that.
Posted by: Kindltot at April 12, 2017 12:05 AM (ii4h0)
Pets the wrecker of hearts
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
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Little Sophie, our Shih-Tzu, has now gone completely deaf. She stays in her bed a lot. Still loves to walk, but tires a little sooner, and often wants to come home sooner than she used to.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: eleven at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (qUNWi)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (UmhSQ)
It's not "Meeting Bingo", it's "Bullshit Bingo", 'cause when you win...
Posted by: You Yell Out "Bullshit!" at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:07 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: yankeefifth
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I think Waffle House may be all company owned.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:07 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: yankeefifth
+++++++++++++++++++++++
But part of the franchise agreement, iirc, is that McDonald's can take over any store they want and, iirc, McDonalds has the final say on where a store will be located.
Plus, Ray Kroc said, basically, I'm not in the business of selling fast food. I am in real estate. We just sell burgers and fries to pay off the loan for the land.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:07 AM (+14dW)
(I'm still boycotting their sorry asses...)
Posted by: CPT. Charles at April 12, 2017 12:08 AM (Quwsn)
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at April 12, 2017 12:00 AM (v5iqM)
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Ah, saddle tanks. Most PU drivers would gladly pay the extra for saddle tanks. Must be a CAFE in there somewhere.
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:08 AM (tL/BP)
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:02 AM (tL/BP)
RX-7 and Stealth TT (Mazda and Mitsu) - hatch area under carpet.
BMW 325 - under back seat.
Passat - trunk under carpet.
I maintain that not having an access panel is *insane* penny-pinching.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at April 12, 2017 12:08 AM (wB8Tg)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 11, 2017 11:47 PM (tHwdc)
Not being of the hoo-hah-having persuasion, I am at a complete loss on that one. I've never heard of using talcum powder as, how shall I say it, an intimate feminine hygiene product.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (0mRoj)
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If China consulted with someone like "Russia" I betcha they could figure out a way for all of "Cousin Retards" government and family to "get sick" and "die suddenly" from "polonium."
/just pointing out a few alternate ideas here...
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (FkAXz)
do the task they have designed into vehicles.
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:02 AM (tL/BP)*
More money in parts business than selling new units. Why do you think the shade tree mechanic has been obsoleted?
Posted by: tbodie at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (bF/TV)
Sorry to hear that Mr. Hammer
My heart reaches out to you
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (UmhSQ)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 12, 2017 12:06 AM (UmhSQ)
Sent just a moment ago.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (0mRoj)
Posted by: CPT. Charles at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (Quwsn)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (sB1y1)
Ever seen one of those diagnostic targets? Worth a quick look for some possible explanations.
Posted by: rhomboid
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Right. I'll look for the diagnostic targets, but in the immediate case, I'm blaming change of grip, and too much coffee beforehand.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (7dpmG)
There are, in fact, numerous things that I miss about my former workplace. What I do not miss, however, with the white hot heat of a thousand suns, are meetings whose names began with...
Posted by: S. A. F. E. T. Y. at April 12, 2017 12:11 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:11 AM (qazQh)
From the dammed-up lakes that fed overshot water wheels.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:11 AM (H5rtT)
Plus, Ray Kroc said, basically, I'm not in the business of selling fast food. I am in real estate. We just sell burgers and fries to pay off the loan for the land.
Posted by: Slunky Choom
how often do mcdonalds get torn down and replaced by something better? don't they usually stay a mcdonald's or get boarded up and looted for copper?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:10 AM (sB1y1)
Hey! How are you feeling? I think you mentioned you were under the weather.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (0mRoj)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:04 AM (cPsPa)
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This may be out of date but McDonald's sells you the franchise, they provide the location, they have the buyers/shoppers. As a franchisee you go to their school to learn the operation. If at the end of a year you have followed their game plan and not made the profit they said, they will buy you a new location.
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (tL/BP)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (+14dW)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (sB1y1)
spends a night in the box.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:13 AM (0mRoj)
So while it might have been unthinkable years ago when McDonalds was practically a money-printing factory, today it's entirely possible for locations to go away.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:13 AM (qazQh)
Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y.
fixed that for you. I worked at a place that was insane with that shit.
Posted by: eleven at April 12, 2017 12:13 AM (qUNWi)
'Murica flips out.
Syria executes 70 odd additional citizens with poison.
51 million dollars of drone explosives expended.
Thousands of babies ripped apart in the womb.
Crickets.
Posted by: V.I. Lenin at April 12, 2017 12:13 AM (dZGNV)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:13 AM (cPsPa)
Temp is finally below 100.
So, better.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (sB1y1)
Ugh. Glad you're on the mend.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:14 AM (0mRoj)
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (
Sounds like someone needs to host a high tea...lovely cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, tasty pastries topped off with a big steaming pot of earl polonium
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at April 12, 2017 12:14 AM (hscyr)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:14 AM (ZO497)
spends a night in the box.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor
uh, at the hq it is thinking outside the barrel.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:15 AM (cPsPa)
"This is a waste of my time. Even if I was sitting doing nothing, staring at the floor, it would be more productive than this. Oh God, the so called "boss" is a half-wit. In fact, all the executives in this meeting have a collective IQ smaller than the weight of my cat. Just kill me now. I need a new job. Immediately."
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:15 AM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:14 AM (ZO497)
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I wish I had a tank.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:15 AM (sB1y1)
complete loss on that one. I've never heard of using talcum powder as,
how shall I say it, an intimate feminine hygiene product.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:09 AM (0mRoj)
Can't imagine what that tastes like. Maybe ass. Not hoo-hah.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:16 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:16 AM (9qw5X)
Because McDonalds has that whole location, location, location thing figgered out.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:16 AM (+14dW)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:17 AM (sB1y1)
Jack in the Box near me closed down.
Sears Hardware near me closed down.
Barnes and Noble near me closed down.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 12, 2017 12:17 AM (IqV8l)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:17 AM (ZO497)
Sears Hardware near me closed down.
Barnes and Noble near me closed down.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot
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So, you're some kind of curse?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (FkAXz)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 11, 2017 11:33 PM (ZO497)
I'm so sorry, praying for you and your kitty.
Posted by: CaliGirl at April 11, 2017 11:38
So sorry to hear that.
We are here in AZ, missing the pets. Butterscotch the cat is at home, neighbor girls love her and are taking care of her. Doggehs are boarded and weirdly love it there.
FIL made it thru his aortic valve surgery well today, that's good. Then they tell us he has a temp pacemaker and made need a permanent one.
Nice twist, but I don't think they understood that before hand. It was mentioned to them, they didn't tell us.
Jerry, Korean War Vet is doing well. Just a long day for all of us, started at 4 am.
I'm getting one more drink and going to bed.
T
Posted by: Farmer at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (PzqA/)
I remember one time when there was a gas war on, and I'd just filled up my 63 Econoline for something like 28.9, and, sitting still in the driveway, the rubber hose that went from the filler to the tank gave up the ghost from dry-rot. Who would put the filler hose so far down on the tank?, I recall thinking, as I ran to find more empty buckets that would fit under there.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (H5rtT)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (qazQh)
Because McDonalds has that whole location, location, location thing figgered out.
Posted by: Slunky Choom
want to know what retail chain had that strategy? kmart. they went around and leased land in areas they thought walmart wanted to build stores to keep walmart from going to those markets. signed 40 year leases and never built stores. so, how's that workin' for you?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:19 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:18 AM (FkAXz)
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That too.
Especially those that make bad puns...
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:19 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 12:19 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (+14dW)
Waitwaitwait... are there people who don't? Because If you haven't showered with Dr. Bronner's liquid peppermint hippie soap and then dried off and doused your junk/ass with Gold Bond, you're missing out on what it feels like to slip the surly bonds of earth to teabag a snowman. Face that day feeling minty f'n fresh.
Posted by: hogmartin at April 12, 2017 12:19 AM (8nWyX)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:20 AM (9qw5X)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:20 AM (sB1y1)
my cowboy friends ltao
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:20 AM (8mO0Q)
Jaques en les Baux.
Would you care for a side of Pommes Frites?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (v5iqM)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (IcT7t)
Sears Hardware near me closed down.
Barnes and Noble near me closed down.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 12, 2017 12:17 AM (IqV8l)
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If they start building Quick Stop Gas or apartments...Sell.
Posted by: gNewt at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (tL/BP)
Like the shoplifter who boosted a pair of silicone bra inserts and left the box in toys near the Matchbox cars...
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (9qw5X)
Posted by: qdpsteve
yeah, before detroit was a former soviet client state and chicago was the congo.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (cPsPa)
457 Who moved my cheese?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 11, 2017 11:44 PM (IqV8l)
Close, but no cigar, for the dumbest "business" book ever. It's...
Posted by: What Color Is Your Parachute at April 12, 2017 12:22 AM (v1g1+)
Sears Hardware near me closed down.
Barnes and Noble near me closed down.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
what did you do?
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:22 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (IcT7t)
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Yep...
A tank AND a taser would come in handy right about now.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:23 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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*hands Blanco an entrenching tool*
You're gonna need it.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:23 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: Sasquatch the Original trans-Wookie at April 12, 2017 12:23 AM (gv78y)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:16 AM (tHwdc)
There's a powdered donut joke here somewhere but I can't quite put it together.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:23 AM (0mRoj)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:24 AM (9qw5X)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:24 AM (7dpmG)
It's probably a good thing it's frowned upon. I'd tase just about everybody in front of me in line at the checkout.
"Not fast enough!" *tzzz*
"You're paying with a CHECK?!?" *tzzz*
"You look like an idiot!!" *tzzz*
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:24 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:21 AM (9qw5X)
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I LOL'd.
Would make the PoW site much more funneh.
TPoW.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:25 AM (sB1y1)
About to turn in.
Thank you, ma'am, and the other Hordelings that chimed in.
The pneumonia, while problematic, is apparently a fairly common side effect of the chemo.
She's not out of the woods yet, but cautiously hopeful.
Posted by: ibguy at April 12, 2017 12:25 AM (vUcdz)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:25 AM (8mO0Q)
my cowboy friends ltao
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:20 AM (8mO0Q)
Wow. Ok then. But no cancer?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:25 AM (0mRoj)
That will leave a mark.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:24 AM (9qw5X)
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I know.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:25 AM (sB1y1)
I was shocked by their selection (really extensive in a variety of sizes), and between sales and a coupon, I got a decent price.
Completely shocked.
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:26 AM (FkAXz)
On more than one occasion, they lost a lease, and moved the building. And no, the buildings were not designed to be easy to move.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:26 AM (H5rtT)
What gave that away?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 12, 2017 12:26 AM (UmhSQ)
574 In the summer months a know a guy (who is not me) that uses talcum powder on his nether region. Because, swamp crotch.
Posted by: Slunky Choom at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (+14dW)
This is a must while attending our week at summer camp. There's nothing worse than dealing with youths suffering with chafing.
Posted by: Chafing - Summer Camp's Worst Affliction at April 12, 2017 12:26 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:27 AM (H5rtT)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:28 AM (qazQh)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8node=12061299031
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:28 AM (9qw5X)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:29 AM (7dpmG)
You're gonna need it.
She can only kill me once.
Now, with the M1A2 she can grind the corpse into a nice fine paste, but then I've always had a pasty complexion.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at April 12, 2017 12:29 AM (IcT7t)
***
Sears should've merged with Penney's rather than KMart.
BTW, Penney's draperies/blinds department is really good.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at April 12, 2017 12:30 AM (nAp1e)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:30 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:30 AM (8mO0Q)
Temp is finally below 100.
So, better.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:12 AM (sB1y1)
Sorry to hear that you had the flu, but glad you're feeling better, SMFH!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:30 AM (tHwdc)
At Sears they seem to be just waiting for that last knife to fall.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:31 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:31 AM (sB1y1)
JCPenney: "Hey we may be down, but we're not out!"
Sears: "Just kill us already, we know you don't like us"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:32 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:32 AM (9qw5X)
Chafing, I laugh
Posted by : unintended Pregnancy-Summer Camp's Worst Afflictiom
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 12, 2017 12:33 AM (UmhSQ)
This diet also has the benefit of being wet which would help your cat with dehydration. Dehydration is an endemic issue with house cats who eat kibble as they tend not to drink much. Cats in the wild get their moisture from the dead things they eat but house cats don't..
Posted by: redbanzai at April 12, 2017 12:33 AM (FTXAT)
Starbucks: "Where you can get coffee and feel so smugly superior to all those Trump-voting rubes out there"
Barnes & Noble: "We don't know how or even why we're still here, but we are"
McDonalds: "Uh, pretend it's 1971 again and come on in!"
Jack In The Box: "Because you don't want to live that much longer anyway, just admit it"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:33 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:33 AM (8mO0Q)
my cowboy friends ltao
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:20 AM (8mO0Q)
Well...I...never!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:34 AM (tHwdc)
At Sears they seem to be just waiting for that last knife to fall.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:31 AM (qazQh)
That's the truth. I went to exchange a set of lined work coveralls for a larger size after Christmas at the Sears location where my son obtained them and the desultory attitude of the staff was evident.
Posted by: Death Rattle? #TwoWeeks at April 12, 2017 12:34 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: gNewt at April
well, that is cool. makes sense. If mcdonalds has given you the playbook and you cannot execute despite them giving you all the answers they do not want you ruining their brand by dragging people out of the restaurant because they need room for a staff meeting.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:34 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:34 AM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:35 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Country Boy at April 12, 2017 12:35 AM (D2vc1)
Williams-Sonoma: "The place to shop when you need to feel rich and superior but aren't in the mood for Starbucks"
United Airlines: "We're too big to fail and it shows"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:35 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 12:35 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:36 AM (9qw5X)
One surviving. There's a book about their Art Deco/Moderne design.
There are two Kewpee's in Lima, Ohio. They're great.
Probably the first chain anywhere was the "Triangle Lunch System."
There were still a few around in the early 80's. It was a commissary network, with only occasional attempts to unify the look. There are all sorts of old diner and roadside shack pictures with the Triangle trademark on them.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:37 AM (H5rtT)
"It's Like A Free High-Colonic With Every Entree!" -- Chipotle
Posted by: If sales slogans were based on fact... at April 12, 2017 12:37 AM (v1g1+)
If you try to pay for your items with a check at Sears United, they have you dragged kicking and screaming from the store.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:37 AM (qazQh)
What gave that away?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
well, the funny thing is he makes such an passionate argument trying to sell me. wold be fine if he said screw sbux I am not paying 3 bucks for a cup of coffee it is not 3x better that mcdonalds.
oddly, even though it is a dollar for any size I always get the medium. however, if I ever get something to eat, a meal, I always supersize it in case I want more.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:23 AM (0mRoj)
Would confectioners sugar help, do you think?
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (qazQh)
I just loved hearing about conservatives telling the baristas their names were Trump when they ordered, after the election, so the turks would have to call out "Trump!" when their coffee was ready.
that still makes me smile
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (8mO0Q)
well, about that. I am a cancer survivor. surgery in 2000.
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:30 AM (8mO0Q)
Oh goodness. Well, obviously I'm glad for the outcome, if not the process. I'm assuming there was no causal relationship with your powdery equine activities...
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:39 AM (0vzJL)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:40 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: redbanzai
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Got it, got it all. I'm certainly willing to try.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:40 AM (ZO497)
I just loved hearing about conservatives telling the baristas their names were Trump when they ordered, after the election, so the turks would have to call out "Trump!" when their coffee was ready.
that still makes me smile
Posted by: booknlass
don't fuck with your barista, my barista has my back. wee have never discussed politics but every morning she sets aside a scone for me in case I get there late. Jasmine is my girl
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:41 AM (cPsPa)
"Always give more than you promise.
But not too much more, or you'll go broke!"
--actual slogan of a major corporation
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:41 AM (H5rtT)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:41 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (tHwdc)
You know...it just might.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:41 AM (0vzJL)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:42 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: qdpsteve
yeah its a crapshoot.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:42 AM (cPsPa)
Krispy Kreme: Got Diabetes? You will.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at April 12, 2017 12:42 AM (IcT7t)
"We Have No Idea How Long the 'Meat Products' Have Been Rolling Under the Heat Lamps" -- 7-Eleven
Posted by: If sales slogans were based on fact... at April 12, 2017 12:42 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:43 AM (9qw5X)
*One of the best bumper stickers I've ever seen. "If you're gonna ride my ass, at least pull my hair". I want one.
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 12:43 AM (FAo3p)
I can probably do something with that talcum powder/Levi's thing.
Posted by: Cowboy poet at April 12, 2017 12:43 AM (ZO497)
"They're Neither Magic, Nor Fingers"
Posted by: Have you heard about Clown Motel's great new promotion? at April 12, 2017 12:45 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:38 AM (tHwdc)
You know...it just might.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:41 AM (0vzJL)
Kinky. I'm putting this on my list.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:45 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 12:45 AM (cPsPa)
I can't even. Seriously, even is an utter impossibility for me, having seen this.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at April 12, 2017 12:46 AM (6FqZa)
*pauses*
So would a cable channel devoted exclusively to clowns be a brilliant idea?
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:46 AM (9qw5X)
Here we are, talking about Western Auto stores and Roebuck.
Vanished aspects of the American scene.
Has a "waistband gap" been seen on "Levi's" in the last 35 years?
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:46 AM (H5rtT)
insomniac, actually, i might be proof of your statement. first learned of the soothing effect of baby powder around 76....and 24 years later, bam.
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:46 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 12:40 AM (qazQh)
A sweeter sound will ne'er be heard.
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:47 AM (0vzJL)
Posted by: Old Blue
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Funny bumper stickers.
I saw one on a ratted-out, rusty, yellow Toyota in Atlanta once, "My Other Car Is A Piece Of Shit Too"
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:47 AM (ZO497)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:48 AM (7dpmG)
I'll bet if you try that on Americans (give your best Brit accent) you won't get the same cockney: "So I towld the wanka ey could suck 'is own bollocks, the berk, and bog off tha cobwobbles."
Posted by: MSTisdale at April 12, 2017 12:48 AM (g9d8D)
One of my many failings as a family member must be that I was not sufficiently supportive of the endeavor.
It probably wasn't any wackier than the Lutheran folk club/coffee house I managed. In, you know, hindsight.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:50 AM (H5rtT)
Posted by: MSTisdale at April 12, 2017 12:51 AM (g9d8D)
So would a cable channel devoted exclusively to clowns be a brilliant idea?
Posted by: Anna Puma
We already have CNN ...
Posted by: Adriane the Coffee Critic ... at April 12, 2017 12:52 AM (AoK0a)
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 12:50 AM (H5rtT)
Jello mold latte a big seller?
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:52 AM (0vzJL)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:53 AM (QDvfw)
So would a cable channel devoted exclusively to clowns be a brilliant idea?
Posted by: Anna Puma
We already have CNN ...
Posted by: Adriane the Coffee Critic ... at April 12, 2017 12:52 AM (AoK0a)
Coulrophile News Network
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:53 AM (0vzJL)
my friend Teri and I still laugh about that. she's a cowgirl extraordinaire. goes to the cowboy poetry thing every year.
you know how levi's were built sortof for men, and when a woman sits down in the saddle, there's that little gap sticking out in the middle of the waistband, right?
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:53 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:53 AM (QDvfw)
Mike... if you have the time to fix it, homemade food might suit your kitty
Posted by: redbanzai
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Got it, got it all. I'm certainly willing to try.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 12, 2017 12:40 AM (ZO497)
Hope it helps... for non-kidney related reasons, it was a literal life saver for our big cat when he first came to us as a kitten.
Posted by: redbanzai at April 12, 2017 12:54 AM (FTXAT)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 12:54 AM (7dpmG)
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 12, 2017 12:46 AM (9qw5X)
Tonapah would appreciate the extra business.
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 12:54 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: Insomniac - sin valor at April 12, 2017 12:55 AM (0vzJL)
Perhaps. I haven't given it a serious look - time wise. I don't know when they shuttered catalog, but it seems there must have been an indication that it was on the way out and they don't seem to have had a plan to use it. Or perhaps they did and failed. Dunno' Pretty sure Sears a B School case study basic.
Posted by: gracepc at April 12, 2017 12:57 AM (OU4q6)
practically a money-printing factory, today it's entirely possible for
locations to go away.
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the one on Ventura Blvd a couple of cities over from my hooch went under:
nothing was said but the causes were obvious: fussy eaters not wanting McD. high rent, new mandatory higher minimum wages, and the endless stream of vagrants and bums hanging out inside and on the patio.
a yuppie sandwich shop is going in instead.
we shall see what happens.
Posted by: redc1c4 at April 12, 2017 12:57 AM (uaB9K)
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at April 12, 2017 12:58 AM (6Ll1u)
Tehatchapi to Tonapah
Driven every kind of rig that's ever been made
Driven the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed
And if you give me
Weed, Whites and Wine
And you show me a sign
And I'll be willin
To keep movin
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 12:58 AM (FAo3p)
"Coulrophilia is the paraphilia involving sexual attraction to clowns,
mimes and jesters. The most likely reason behind this is because of lack
of childhood, but some say the attraction is because the person behind
the face paint could be anybody that you may or may not know."
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No. Just...no.
My gay friend in San Diego told me he knew he was gay by watching Bozo's ass.
Nonononono.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 12:59 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Sated bears about to hibernate at April 12, 2017 12:59 AM (v1g1+)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:00 AM (qazQh)
Get burned by the sun, every time you go...to Mexico?
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 01:00 AM (H5rtT)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 12:25
I'm off to bed. 12 hours at the hospital is enough. Sleep sounds good to me.
Be well all you Ace people. Keep me informed. Is Hillary still ahead in PA?
Posted by: Farmer at April 12, 2017 01:00 AM (PzqA/)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:01 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: gracepc
wikipedia says they quit producing their general merchandise catalog in 93. wlamart may be in the same place in regard to amazon.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:01 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:01 AM (qazQh)
Sickened me to just have to see her fkin face...
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:01 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:01 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:02 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:02 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 01:02 AM (J+mig)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:03 AM (cPsPa)
Host: "And to share your deep, deep remorse and regret, correct?"
Casey: "Are you kidding?!? No way Jose, my life is great! I'm so happeeeeeeee!"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:03 AM (qazQh)
Woke up long enough to catch the rerun of Tucker and I would like to go to Queens and punch that smug loudmouth attorney in the mouth. It is more important for her to safeguard illegal immigrants who commit crimes than to safeguard fellow citizens who become their victims...even five year olds who are molested.
Although it is despicable, I can understand why people would let her know how much they hope her children get raped by an illegal with a criminal history.
Posted by: vivi at April 12, 2017 01:03 AM (11H2y)
RE:
JC Penny.
Posted by: shibumi at April 12, 2017 12:26 AM (FkAXz)
I hear that a lot. With JCP it's not the merchandise or the price that is the problem. I don't know what it is, but it's not that.
Posted by: gracepc at April 12, 2017 01:04 AM (OU4q6)
When I drove cross country in 1979, I overnighted in Terra Haute, Tulsa, Tucumcari and Flagstaff.
When I drove cross country in 2003, all I remember is that I ended up driving the last 24 hours straight through. Oh right, a break at customs. Long day.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:05 AM (tHwdc)
Although it is despicable, I can understand why people would let her know how much they hope her children get raped by an illegal with a criminal history.
Posted by: vivi
really? for a liberal I thought she was pretty reasonable and nearly likable. not sure I have ever typed those words before.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:05 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:03 AM (cPsPa)
Probably because in the small towns, they're usually franchisees that care about quality since their business depends on it, and in the big cities, they're usually corporate stores that know they'll make crazy money no matter what they do, just because of the population density.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 01:05 AM (J+mig)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:06 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 01:07 AM (7dpmG)
I have a relative who lives in a town in Arkansas that's so small, the only fast-food restaurant they have in town is a... Sonic.
She says their food is fantastic.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:07 AM (qazQh)
I admit I used to really enjoy it. Although it became intolerable silly the last couple seasons it was on.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:07 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party
well, my guess was it's mostly staffing. small town fast food places are staffed mostly by hs kids working in their first job part time. not the same in the city.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:07 AM (cPsPa)
which would be a blessing.
Posted by: redc1c4 at April 12, 2017 01:08 AM (uaB9K)
Posted by: IT at April 12, 2017 01:09 AM (5orVb)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:09 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: IT
It's so convenient! Talk about one-stop shopping!
Posted by: Harry Reid at April 12, 2017 01:09 AM (qazQh)
So, what's that lawyer up to now I wonder??
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:10 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:10 AM (qazQh)
and I always liked Vic Tayback for some reason. He was in an old movie I watched the other night. maybe High Noon?
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: qdpsteve
not possible.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (cPsPa)
So, what's that lawyer up to now I wonder??
Posted by: lousagirl
"Would you like fries with that?"
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (qazQh)
93 -- plenty of time to start new direction. Obviously there strategy was something else. Perhaps maintain the all things, all people someone else here mentioned.
Also at the time they did appliances, automotive etc. with no easy shipping like there is now. Heck with AMZ Prime you can probably get a humongous, very heavy something or other and get it shipped free in two days. Not so then.
Posted by: gracepc at April 12, 2017 01:12 AM (OU4q6)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:12 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:02 AM (FAo3p)
Saw them with my sweetheart maybe 10 years ago. Been a fan since the 70s.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:13 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:13 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: redc1c4 at April 12, 2017 01:14 AM (uaB9K)
Heck you could probably buy a closed Sears store and have it relocated in two days for free with Prime.
Posted by: gracepc at April 12, 2017 01:14 AM (OU4q6)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:14 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:16 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:07 AM (cPsPa)
So part staffing, part management.
Although management can do a lot to improve staff quality.
So I blame management either way.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 01:16 AM (J+mig)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 01:16 AM (7dpmG)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:17 AM (9plvG)
5. That it was sponsored by Avery's new line of "Baby On Board" car stickers and signs
4. When she wouldn't stop gushing about her latest close boyfriend, Roman Polanski
3. Stopping in the middle to plug her latest exercise video, "Eliminate The Pounds (And Much Much More!!) With Casey"
2. Wouldn't stop giggling all the way through the description of the police finding Caylee's dead body
1. When Casey listed her own Top 5 List of reasons why she's glad Caylee is gone
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:18 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:18 AM (FAo3p)
I've got more miles backing up than most people got going forward. I
have enough miles to go to the moon four times. I have never regretted
it but I can't do that anymore because of my heart. I will admit that I
really miss it. Mom called me her wandering Jew. Footloose and fancy
free. I've seen so much of this country and there is still so much to
see. I really do miss it.
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (FAo3p)
I haven't seen half of what I'd like to have seen, Blue, but I do love me a good road trip. Looking forward to a good one sometime soon. The Mustang's running behind on mileage.
Did some good drives when I lived in Sweden, up north of the Arctic Circle. Some amazing country up there.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:18 AM (tHwdc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeaP1TjY0Kg
Posted by: redc1c4 at April 12, 2017 01:19 AM (uaB9K)
The floors are stickier than I imagined.
* pulls up chair *
I'm so depressed. I hardly know why I'm bothering to write, so full am I of angst and despair.
Sure, it's a perfect Spring night, all our cats are accounted for, there's a full moon for the dog to howl at, and I have a tasty nightcap and amusement galore packaged in gray boxes on my monitor screen, but, but, what's it all mean? what's it all about? what's it all for?
*sighs deeply* *gulps drink*
Hey! Cheetoes and sour cream dip on the buffet!
* sniffs sour cream dip to be sure *
So, what's everybody else been doin?
Posted by: mindful webworker - randomer than usual at April 12, 2017 01:19 AM (44Kmm)
I bet she lives in a doorman building. HER borders are secure.
Posted by: vivi at April 12, 2017 01:20 AM (11H2y)
Also at the time they did appliances, automotive etc. with no easy shipping like there is now. Heck with AMZ Prime you can probably get a humongous, very heavy something or other and get it shipped free in two days. Not so then.
Posted by: gracepc
my comment was in regard to your suggestion that the catalog should have been useful or translated in some useful way to the internets. the point is no. the catalog was done in 93. hardly anyone had internet addresses in 93 and sears clients were probably even less likely. there is no reason to think there would have been a way for them to convert their catalog users to internet users ten years later.
as for going a new direction, they tried lots of new directions, none of them worked.
as for business school, well kmart and sears were larded with mbas.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:20 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (8mO0Q)
Same, but I was up in Iceland. Oh MY GOD, the Northern Lights were incredible!
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:22 AM (qazQh)
There is no 'I' or 'me' in etungs. But there is U.
Posted by: Joe Biden at April 12, 2017 01:23 AM (vRcUp)
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She wasn't interviewed, just a rehash of the case and interviews with her mom and dad.
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 01:24 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: H at April 12, 2017 01:24 AM (b4rXB)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:11 AM (FAo3p)
One ton truck (F-350, etc.), set up for both fifth wheel and gooseneck.
RV deliveries, to wherever.
No DOT to deal with, just equip, sign on, and drive.
Just don't forget to log into the ONT from the various PETRO and LOVE's truck stops, along the way?
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
(hasta la nite nite, Horde!)
Posted by: Jim at April 12, 2017 01:24 AM (v5iqM)
Posted by: vivi at April 12, 2017 01:25 AM (11H2y)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 01:25 AM (7dpmG)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:25 AM (qazQh)
Well hubby & I went to a five course Emeril meal with some good friends of ours, and every course was better then the last!!
We were there about two hours, it was awesome!!!
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:25 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: qdpsteve
well, harding's tape was negotiated by her husband whose last name was gillooly or something was a stunt double in bevis and butthead . not the brightest bulb on the tree, which is obvious by the genius in his kneecapping of kerrigan. further, similar to sears, the cash cow of internets porn was yet to be invented when harding was hawking her tape.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:26 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:26 AM (6gk0M)
The floors are stickier than I imagined.
* pulls up chair *
I'm so depressed. I hardly know why I'm bothering to write, so full am I of angst and despair.
Sure, it's a perfect Spring night, all our cats are accounted for, there's a full moon for the dog to howl at, and I have a tasty nightcap and amusement galore packaged in gray boxes on my monitor screen, but, but, what's it all mean? what's it all about? what's it all for?
*sighs deeply* *gulps drink*
Hey! Cheetoes and sour cream dip on the buffet!
* sniffs sour cream dip to be sure *
So, what's everybody else been doin?
Posted by: mindful webworker - randomer than usual
i kinda just fell in love with you right there.
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:26 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: SMFH at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (sB1y1)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (FAo3p)
I only ever changed planes in Keflavik. I'm envious.
I mentioned to my Swedish instructor that the sky was really low in Sweden. He laughed and said it was really high in Iceland. He loved it there, translated Icelandic poetry to Swedish. There's a niche.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:28 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:28 AM (8mO0Q)
I can't stand his politics, but Gary Wagner has a show on KKJZ (also available via streaming on the web) that airs weekends, "Nothin' But The Blues." It's on from 2pm to 6pm PDT Saturdays and 2pm to 7pm PDT Sundays.
Seems like most of the last remaining real rockers these days are blues players, like Joe Bonamassa.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:29 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Barry Manilow at April 12, 2017 01:29 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 12, 2017 01:30 AM (7dpmG)
Although I think he's a douche in other ways, I kinda/sorta agree with Ricky Gervais when he said lately, just because you make jokes about really distasteful, awful things that have happened, doesn't mean you approve in any way of those things.
I will admit there are a few topics I won't touch, though. Like 9/11.
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:30 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: qdpsteve at April 12, 2017 01:32 AM (qazQh)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:32 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:33 AM (FAo3p)
So what's set you off on this troubled state?
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:34 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Common Tater at April 12, 2017 01:35 AM (8xb3Q)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:35 AM (FAo3p)
But I'm trying to be more positive, gotta admit I've been pissed off for a couple years, but the Trump winning the wh/liberals crying got me out of that funk, bwaaaaahaaaaahaa
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:36 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:33 AM (FAo3p)
I know NOTHING!
Posted by: Sgt. Miley, the Duchess of Schultz at April 12, 2017 01:36 AM (tHwdc)
Steve, and Blue, I had a blues radio show in college. the station was in the attic of an 150-year-old building, which i had to walk up. back when I smoked.
in that attic were 4-500 blues and jazz albums. I did an independent study, organizing them and writing a discography of them for a semester, and playing them on the radio. a blast!
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:37 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: gracepc at April 12, 2017 01:39 AM (OU4q6)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:39 AM (FAo3p)
Awww. I know it's the late hour and the tequila talking, but that's sweet. If I weren't so deeply married, I'd ask for your tumblr blog url. Or whatever kids do these days.
Blog comment theater - dollar-for-byte, still your best entertainment value.
Posted by: mindful webworker - kidz doo dese daze at April 12, 2017 01:41 AM (44Kmm)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:42 AM (8mO0Q)
sweet. If I weren't so deeply married, I'd ask for your tumblr blog url.
Or whatever kids do these days.
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I've heard they sweep right. Or left. Left is bad.
Strangely, no floors are cleaned in the process.
Posted by: Sgt. Miley, the Duchess of Schultz at April 12, 2017 01:43 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: the guy who got dragged off the flight at April 12, 2017 01:45 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:45 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:47 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: lousagirl at April 12, 2017 01:47 AM (9plvG)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Doctor of Thinkology at April 11, 2017 10:52 PM (Nwg0u)
Somebody may have already mentioned it, but they only ended up down about 1 percent on the day, after being down around 4 percent when I went to bed this morning.
As usual, dip buyers save the day.
Posted by: Country Boy at April 12, 2017 01:48 AM (D2vc1)
Seemed like our agency was always looking for a Nude Erection.
Sometimes we'd ask leading questions, just to hear it enunciated clearly.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 12, 2017 01:48 AM (H5rtT)
Yeah, I saw you said 'our' cats, too late, wouldn't bother a married man,
but wow, such a superb writer. I could see you gulp that drink.
that's the highway to my reader's heart, mindful. Now, I hope this depression of which you speak is just an exaggeration?
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 01:49 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: IT at April 12, 2017 01:09 AM (5orVb)
I just looked this up on Google. I second that "creepy."
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:51 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:51 AM (6gk0M)
was at a walmart a few weeks ago and you knew it was a shit hole before you went in. carts all over the parking lot, shelves not stocked, stuff on shelves with dents and dings, lines take 20 mins.
10 mile away another one is nearly a corporate flagship. not one cart in the lot aside from the returns, floors polished, a place for everything and everything in its place, no dents or dings, no lines.
first store was nearly brand new, newest format, second store was at least 30 years old.
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 11, 2017 11:02 PM (cPsPa)
Second store will be the same way within a year.
Posted by: Country Boy at April 12, 2017 01:52 AM (D2vc1)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:54 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:54 AM (FAo3p)
Posted by: yankeefifth at April 12, 2017 01:55 AM (cPsPa)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:57 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:57 AM (FAo3p)
Wow! That's a cool story! Sounds like a blast.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 01:58 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:59 AM (tHwdc)
Miley: So what's set you off on this troubled state?
Ha. Hi, Miley. I'm just riffing on my normal state, more than anything particularly lately set off. A tangle of trouble too complicated and confusing to describe, mostly the consequence of choices too stupid to admit.
Day ending in y.
So much to be concerned about, so much to be grateful for, my communion with the Almighty tends to consist of "Help! Thank you! Help! Thank you! Help! Thank you! Help! Thank you! etc."
http://mindfulwebworks.com/best-of-spirits/murphy-slaw
Posted by: mindful webworker - help! thank you! at April 12, 2017 01:59 AM (44Kmm)
Sounds more like K-Mart than walmart.
Posted by: ISO 9001 at April 12, 2017 02:00 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:00 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 02:01 AM (FAo3p)
He asked me why the women were all so...
"Fat?", I said.
He said that he wasn't going to say it.
I told him that it was getting close to winter, so they needed their stores, because they weren't coming out until Spring.
It cracked him up. I didn't realize until days later that I had just met Jim Brewer because he was working the comedy club across the way in The Powerhouse.
That's my best story and it ain't that good.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:03 AM (6gk0M)
I cracked my knuckles like a pianist and hammered down my own comment. Jesus swept. You're welcome world. I'll be here all weekend. Zero likes.
Zero likes, people. Zero likes.
Facebook is a scourge that can only be cleansed by fire.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 02:04 AM (VdICR)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:04 AM (6gk0M)
WalMarts vary greatly depending on where you're at. Some are decent, some are nightmarish, but sometimes the nightmare stores have stuff you can't find anywhere else.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 02:05 AM (J+mig)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:05 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 02:04 AM (VdICR)
Facebook has always been a boil upon the ass of civilization. It will be better for us all when it's finally lanced and drained.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 02:07 AM (J+mig)
lately set off. A tangle of trouble too complicated and confusing to
describe, mostly the consequence of choices too stupid to admit.
Day ending in y.
So much to be concerned about, so much to be grateful for, my
communion with the Almighty tends to consist of "Help! Thank you! Help!
Thank you! Help! Thank you! Help! Thank you! etc."
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This sounds strangely familiar. My tangle isn't even interesting. Hardly a tangle, even. A string or two. Choices - unchoices in my case.
The "Help! Thank you!" is the same, though. I don't have it so bad. Been much worse.
Here's the thing: I want fabulous. Shhhhh
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:08 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:05 AM (8mO0Q)
Half of people live in a state of stupidity. The rest of us vacation there. Don't worry about it.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 12, 2017 02:08 AM (J+mig)
Vanishes through wall into platform 9&1/2.
Posted by: mindful webworker - click me and win! at April 12, 2017 02:10 AM (44Kmm)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:10 AM (6gk0M)
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-northkorea-coal-exclusive-idUSKBN17D0D8
So the screws into Norkland predate the summit and are a jobs program for Trump voters
Posted by: Jean at April 12, 2017 02:11 AM (zZb/S)
I'd better go to sleep. tomorrow is a ... day.
see you soon, mighty ones.
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:11 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:12 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Jean at April 12, 2017 02:12 AM (zZb/S)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:14 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Roxanne at April 12, 2017 02:14 AM (yEw+k)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:14 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Jean at April 12, 2017 02:15 AM (zZb/S)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:15 AM (8mO0Q)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:15 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:14 AM (8mO0Q)
Thanks sweetie - you're a peach, you are.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:17 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Jean at April 12, 2017 02:18 AM (zZb/S)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:19 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:20 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:21 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:23 AM (6gk0M)
No one cares about the toll. Greed is the goal. We've sold our soul. Destroying the planet with coal.
Posted by: Al Gore at April 12, 2017 02:26 AM (vRcUp)
But do not fear - I shall not drive to Cleveland in my Mustang, engine rumbling, and drag you from your bed in the dead of night. Or even away from the peaceful pancakes of morning.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:27 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:28 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:33 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:33 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:35 AM (tHwdc)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:39 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:41 AM (6gk0M)
Well, I'm gonna say goodnight, since I'm embarrassing Slap.
Goodnight, Horde!
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 02:42 AM (tHwdc)
Trump could be mediocre and it would look like Marcus Aurelius compared with his predecessor.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 02:42 AM (VdICR)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:43 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:44 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: booknlass at April 12, 2017 02:05
Night all.
The new fridge is making some noise but can deal w/ it.
5:00 this morn trip to the hospital is leading me to bed now. Snnoozzz.
Posted by: Farmer at April 12, 2017 02:45 AM (PzqA/)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:46 AM (6gk0M)
A team bus carrying Borussia Dortmund players to the Westfalenstadion for their quarter-final first leg tie against Monaco was attacked. Three bombs, hidden in bushes along the route, went off after the bus left the hotel, injuring one player severely enough to require emergency surgery to repair his broken arm and remove shrapnel.
When terrorists start coming for European football, Europe will take terrorism seriously.
Posted by: RickZ at April 12, 2017 02:48 AM (zlQMj)
Dungeons and Dragons never had "Deerhorn Blades".
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:50 AM (6gk0M)
-Posted by: RickZ at April 12, 2017 02:48 AM (zlQMj)
I have to believe that this is true.
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:55 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Farmer at April 12, 2017 02:56 AM (PzqA/)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:57 AM (6gk0M)
Posted by: Slapweasel, (Cold1) (T) at April 12, 2017 02:57 AM (6gk0M)
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/11/ venezuela-protests-escalate-elderly-woman-reportedly-dead-from-tear-gas.html
(remove space).
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 03:02 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at April 12, 2017 03:04 AM (pDwTi)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (FAo3p)
I only ever changed planes in Keflavik. I'm envious.
I mentioned to my Swedish instructor that the sky was really low in Sweden. He laughed and said it was really high in Iceland. He loved it there, translated Icelandic poetry to Swedish. There's a niche.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (tHwdc)
I once read about some midnight golf tournament in Iceland during the summer under the northern lights that sounded like a blast to go partake of.
Posted by: Country Boy at April 12, 2017 03:28 AM (D2vc1)
Posted by: Barry Manilow at April 12, 2017 03:35 AM (vRcUp)
Oooh! Oooh! *raises hand* What do I win?
Posted by: Barry Manilow at April 12, 2017 03:35 AM (vRcUp)
Yeah, Barry, you like 'blew balls'. Just like another Barry who #occupied the Oval Office for eight years.
Posted by: RickZ at April 12, 2017 03:57 AM (zlQMj)
Good morning horde
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2017 04:17 AM (Ot7+c)
there's hope!
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at April 12, 2017 04:23 AM (WTSFk)
https://youtu.be/cYTQ6GWSJCQ
I am surprised how much this reminds me of Final Fantasy 4, which I remember very well.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 04:32 AM (VdICR)
Posted by: Old Blue at April 12, 2017 01:21 AM (FAo3p)
I only ever changed planes in Keflavik. I'm envious.
I mentioned to my Swedish instructor that the sky was really low in Sweden. He laughed and said it was really high in Iceland. He loved it there, translated Icelandic poetry to Swedish. There's a niche.
Posted by: Miley, the Duchess at April 12, 2017 01:27 AM (tHwdc)
I once read about some midnight golf tournament in Iceland during the summer under the northern lights that sounded like a blast to go partake of.
Posted by: Country Boy at April 12, 2017 03:28 AM (D2vc1)
---------------
My nephew and his wife just got back from Iceland. They found a coupon on Groupon. $699.00 per person for airfare and hotel- a bargain.
Posted by: Chilling the most at April 12, 2017 04:37 AM (Cl52v)
https://youtu.be/FXpRxzmawjw
I seen 'em first!
Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 12, 2017 04:37 AM (VdICR)
Posted by: Skip at April 12, 2017 04:43 AM (Ot7+c)
RIP J. Geils.
Saw them at Shea's Buffalo Theater at the height of their fame, "Love Stinks" - "Centerfold" era. One of the best high-energy rock and roll shows I've ever seen. They put on a helluva show.
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at April 12, 2017 05:01 AM (ul9CR)
Posted by: socalcon at April 12, 2017 05:13 AM (WAnre)
Posted by: socalcon at April 12, 2017 05:20 AM (WAnre)
Posted by: socalcon
All inequities must be eliminated, micro and macro alike.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers at April 12, 2017 05:20 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:22 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at April 12, 2017 05:23 AM (R+30W)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at April 12, 2017 05:24 AM (R+30W)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:31 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:33 AM (vRcUp)
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:33 AM (vRcUp)
What, you forgot about the guy standing in front of the tank column in Tienanmen Square? That was the ultimate in 'standing up to The Man'. Sometimes, those raised under communism know all about tyranny and will not tolerate it, the h8ers.
Posted by: RickZ at April 12, 2017 05:37 AM (zlQMj)
The article mentions that the probes will explore the "mysterious substance" that absorbs much of the planet's light (I assume this means light from the planet's surface, not the sun's light reflected off Venus' topmost clouds). This article is about this "baffling" "mystery substance" that absorbs most of Venus' emitted ultraviolet light. - sidebar
Just a few days into this administration, and already NASA is scientifically ignorant.
CO2 isn't a "mysterious substance", but it is a planet killer!
Posted by: Al Gore at April 12, 2017 05:58 AM (vRcUp)
Let's smile and be happy and strike fear in the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 12, 2017 06:08 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 12, 2017 06:10 AM (J+eG2)
Posted by: RickZ at April 12, 2017 05:37 AM (zlQMj)
One in a billion? I'm not a big fan of those odds.
Chinese compliance to society and the government goes back a hell of a lot further than communism. The Chinese have been this way for 2000 years.
Stability - NOT rocking the boat - has been at the very foundation of Chinese culture since the kingdoms were first united (and the Wall built to keep everything stable and contained).
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at April 12, 2017 06:13 AM (zc3Db)
China - Water Empire static
vs. the old USA Innovative dynamic
Discuss.
Oh wait, the Left wants a static society here as well. And we have our own Red Guard, especially on campus.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 12, 2017 06:16 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 12, 2017 06:18 AM (u82oZ)
That was quick.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:31 AM (vRcUp)
Quicker than you think ... they were passing that one around at work yesterday afternoon.
Posted by: ScoggDog at April 12, 2017 06:21 AM (fiGNd)
Yep.
China built a navy to surpass any and took it on a world tour ... but when they got back home the new Emperor decided that that was enough adventuring and burned the whole thing. It kinda makes you giggle ... and thank G-d
Stagnation is the leftists' milieu. You can't dictate everything from a centralized power if the society is dynamic in any way. You need society to be operating at near absolute zero temperatures in order for any leftist ideas to have any chance of working.
Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at April 12, 2017 06:22 AM (zc3Db)
http://cjky.it/2psRw5P
Posted by: ScoggDog at April 12, 2017 06:29 AM (fiGNd)
That was quick.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 12, 2017 05:31 AM (vRcUp)
Quicker than you think ... they were passing that one around at work yesterday afternoon.
Posted by: ScoggDog
American Airlines: "We might lose your bags, but we won't beat your ass."
Posted by: rickb223 at April 12, 2017 06:41 AM (z8tEv)
Posted by: rickb223 at April 12, 2017 06:45 AM (z8tEv)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at April 12, 2017 06:47 AM (HSmrB)
Posted by: Publius Redux at April 12, 2017 06:48 AM (UOr6C)
Posted by: Publius Redux at April 12, 2017 06:48 AM (UOr6C)
I'm really glad nobody understands exactly what I do at work. It cuts down on how much time I have to waste talking to them about it.
Posted by: ScoggDog at April 12, 2017 06:54 AM (fiGNd)
Posted by: Publius Redux at April 12, 2017 06:55 AM (UOr6C)
Posted by: Publius Redux at April 12, 2017 06:55 AM (UOr6C)
Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at April 12, 2017 07:03 AM (VZA0K)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 12, 2017 07:05 AM (u82oZ)
Except I wouldn't call China under the Emperors "leftist" anymore than I would call Europe under the Middle Ages leftist. Those terms and political categories really didn't come into being until the French Revolution and Marx later applied them to industrialized society. Now we have a tendency to see everything through a right/left lenses but it's statism vs. freedom.
And statism is, paradoxically, quite conservative in the sense that nothing is supposed to change, nobody is supposed to rise or fall socially. It's the American form of conservatism that is really the anomaly.
Posted by: Donna &&&&&&&V sez yay it's baseball season at April 12, 2017 07:26 AM (P8951)
Posted by: Eromero at April 12, 2017 07:39 AM (zLDYs)
Posted by: Ray Van Dune at April 12, 2017 10:07 AM (LeUrG)
(Even worse, there was a vogue then of a "no transfer policy", which meant that you were even more certain than before that your call would be handled ineptly. She killed that too.)
Posted by: George LeS at April 12, 2017 10:12 AM (+TcCF)
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