EMT 07/23/17

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Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

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1 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 05:49 AM (9g/6M)

2 Maybe this will hlp you get awake
https://youtu.be/TfXSBBIzRyg

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 05:51 AM (9g/6M)

3 How many fake Russian headlines does it take to commit a coup?

Posted by: JC at July 23, 2017 05:51 AM (IBZ02)

4 Help, not hip.

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 05:52 AM (9g/6M)

5 Good morning from the land of bier and wurst.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 23, 2017 05:53 AM (oXJmp)

6 Howdy.

Posted by: m at July 23, 2017 06:01 AM (LRfkc)

7 8 people found dead in a truck here in San Antonio last night. The semi was found parked at a Walmart, with 38 people on board.

For the last few days, temperatures have ranged from 100 - 106 degrees here.

Posted by: JC at July 23, 2017 06:02 AM (IBZ02)

8 Fox News- Witness who was riding a bike, and has some video ( I think the other day it was reported he only recorded the resuscitation and after the shooting) has come forward.

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 06:04 AM (9g/6M)

9 G'mornin' Horde !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 23, 2017 06:07 AM (Mcvvl)

10 I guess the cop that shot the lady in Minnesota will tell his side of the story as soon as an army of lawyers get done manufacturing it.

Posted by: Tentotwo at July 23, 2017 06:14 AM (yhf6w)

11 I'm guessing the semitrailer wasn't hauling Canadians down to San Antonio?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 06:23 AM (smD62)

12 I'm guessing the semitrailer wasn't hauling Canadians down to San Antonio?

Posted by: Tickled Pink

Merely the Mexico producers also packing in laborers to unload the trucks. Because Americans won't do it.

They come right back after they're done.

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 06:26 AM (8ikIW)

13 I have a free weekend of HBO. I watched the last (I hope) Jason Bourne movie yesterday.

I know the movie was "free" to me, but how do I get my money back for my time?

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 06:30 AM (8ikIW)

14 Day 3 at my parents' house where my 80-year-old mother is committing suicide slowly. Yesterday she ate a piece of bacon, a bite of toast, a little bit of watermelon, and half an Ensure. That was it. And she just wants to stay in bed all day.

It's so tough seeing her like this.

Posted by: biancaneve at July 23, 2017 06:32 AM (QeLWM)

15 Sorry to hear your Mom isn't doing well. I have a lot of experience here. I'm caring for my 84 and 85 yr old parents. Food doesn't have the appeal it used to and they eat very little. I have to really watch that they get protein. I've accepted there isn't much I can do other than keep trying to entice them with food that has lots of flavor.

Posted by: dailydish at July 23, 2017 06:45 AM (g5vXL)

16 She got out last night & hasn't returned. Reckon I should go out & look in the woods. Maybe I'll get lucky.

Posted by: Bill in Chappaqua at July 23, 2017 06:47 AM (bc2Lc)

17 Really hoping to see flaming skull worthy events this week.
A. Mueller investigation shut down
B. Leakers arrested and perp walked
C. Comey arrested
D. Lynch arrested
E. Everyone associated with Hillary's classified emails arrested
F. Everyone associated with Clinton foundation pay to play arrested
When it comes, it must be time on target, all at once. We can't be a nation of laws that are only enforced against the little people. Do the crime, do the time. Regardless of MSM blowback, this has to be done. It's time.

Posted by: Uncle Si at July 23, 2017 06:50 AM (ZLmoR)

18 Another slow July news day

Posted by: RobM1981 at July 23, 2017 06:58 AM (VVBN7)

19 Thanks, dailydish. Mom's tastes seem to change daily. For a while she was big on mac'n'cheese then suddenly didn't like it anymore. She used to eat scrambled eggs, but yesterday she wouldn't do it.

And aside from the poor nutrition and loss of will to live, she has cancer, which would be treatable if she were healthier and wanted treatment, but she isn't healthy and doesn't want treatment. So it's like trying to get her to eat up so she can get strong and healthy so she can die of cancer next year. What's the point?

Posted by: biancaneve at July 23, 2017 07:00 AM (QeLWM)

20 Now that Sessions has been smeared with a SIGINT leak of the Russian ambassador blabbing back to Moscow, could the DOJ and FBI consider getting off their big useless asses and find the leakers? If Sessions goes, who is a gentleman and reasonable person, I don't think they will want what they will get as a replacement overseeing them. Just spit balling here but the next one is always less "understanding" of betraying your boss.

Posted by: Lester at July 23, 2017 07:04 AM (LfJIn)

21 Ok, that Girls und Panzer tune was pretty righteous.

Posted by: Little Boomer at July 23, 2017 07:06 AM (6fu25)

22 GAY!

Posted by: Shep Smith at July 23, 2017 07:09 AM (/qEW2)

23 g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at July 23, 2017 07:09 AM (KCxzN)

24 14 Day 3 at my parents' house where my 80-year-old mother is committing
suicide slowly. Yesterday she ate a piece of bacon, a bite of toast, a
little bit of watermelon, and half an Ensure. That was it. And she
just wants to stay in bed all day.

Posted by: biancaneve

Been there, got through that, after Dad died nearly 3 years ago; 60 years married to Mom. Her already low weight dropped and she just wanted to go to a nursing home and melt away.

But through a network of friends and relatives that call her all the time, me keeping 4-5 prepared dishes in the fridge for her to choose from (all of which she likes the taste of), and getting her to go with me and walk around nearly every day, she's a lot healthier now than 3 years ago.

Like most humans, we need to feel cared about, useful, and mentally engaged in the world.

Posted by: GnuBreed at July 23, 2017 07:10 AM (6jaju)

25 Collusion. It's the duct tape of smears:
works in most any situation.

Posted by: LASue at July 23, 2017 07:12 AM (Mjus2)

26 We can't be a nation of laws that are only enforced against the little people. Do the crime, do the time.

Posted by: Uncle Si
________

G. IRS civil-servant schmo gleefully acting on Lois Lerner's illegal orders

The little people must pay, too.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 07:17 AM (zkGZ8)

27 I hate spinach diarrhea. Think I'll name my colon Popeye's Cesspool.

Posted by: Chelsea Clinton at July 23, 2017 07:22 AM (/qEW2)

28 Good morning from the land of bier and wurst.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead

Beer isn't halal. Neither are most wursts. I need to figure out a way of outlawing them. I don't want to have to wait until all the infidels are dead. ULULULULULULULULUL!

Posted by: Angela Merkel at July 23, 2017 07:29 AM (/qEW2)

29 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 07:42 AM (BO/km)

30 "She got out last night & hasn't returned. Reckon I should go out & look in the woods. Maybe I'll get lucky.
Posted by: Bill in Chappaqua at July 23, 2017 06:47 AM (bc2Lc)"

Nah. Just roll over and get another couple hours of sleep. She'll come back. She always does.

Posted by: Tuna at July 23, 2017 07:42 AM (jm1YL)

31 @29

Yeah, that's a lie....I don't think all that many Hispanics were shopping at Target in the first place.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 07:43 AM (smD62)

32 I'm guessing the semitrailer wasn't hauling Canadians down to San Antonio?"

*snort*

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 07:45 AM (MINbv)

33 Target has been dead to me ever since they wanted me to see things, bad things, in the shitter.

Maybe that's why the illegal invaders stopped shopping there too.

More coffee.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 23, 2017 07:51 AM (5VlCp)

34 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported. "

Yeah, saw that and chuckled.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 07:52 AM (MINbv)

35 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

Posted by: freaked
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It gets worse.

A lot of Hispanics won't even vote for fear of being deported once it's discovered that they're in the country counter to current law. This threatens our democracy at its foundation!

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 07:53 AM (zkGZ8)

36 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

Posted by: freaked

Hispanics were afraid of seeing 'El Grande Dingle Dongle' in the toilet.

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 07:55 AM (8ikIW)

37 "This threatens our democracy at its foundation!"

Not to mention our landscaping!

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 07:55 AM (BO/km)

38 "She got out last night & hasn't returned. Reckon I should go out & look in the woods. Maybe I'll get lucky.
Posted by: Bill in Chappaqua at July 23, 2017 06:47 AM (bc2Lc)"

Nah. Just roll over and get another couple hours of sleep. She'll come back. She always does.

Posted by: Tuna

I have this urge to stay in the woods 7 years and eat grass like an ox.

*grunt* *moo*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 23, 2017 07:56 AM (/qEW2)

39 New movie out next month...

ICE Station Target

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 07:56 AM (8ikIW)

40 69 degrees where I am. Supposed to reach 75 on Thursday. That's an increase of 9% in less than a week!

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 07:57 AM (zkGZ8)

41 69 degrees where I am. Supposed to reach 75 on Thursday. That's an increase of 9% in less than a week!

Posted by: FireHorse

I hope there's not an ocean nearby

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 07:58 AM (8ikIW)

42 What has this nation become if illegals cannot use their taxpayer funded entitlements to buy stuff from us??? THAT'S NOT WHO WE ARE.

Posted by: Target board of directors at July 23, 2017 07:59 AM (/qEW2)

43 El Grande Dingle Dongle' in the toilet."

Wait, you mean a largely Catholic segment might NOT want to have that sort of "exposure" to *ahem* culture?

And perusing further, one finds out that "Hispanic" shoppers at Wally World are up over the same period?

Yeah, blame Trump.

Target = a**holes of the universe.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 07:59 AM (MINbv)

44 '69 degrees where I am. Supposed to reach 75 on Thursday. '

With the "heat index" it's supposed to be 108 here today.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 07:59 AM (BO/km)

45 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

It's interesting that if this is true (which I doubt), some variant of racial profiling would be necessary to draw this conclusion. Hmm...

Posted by: Notorious BFD at July 23, 2017 08:00 AM (Tyii7)

46 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 07:42 AM (BO/km)

So Target is spying on and keeping track of Hispanics?

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 23, 2017 08:00 AM (auHtY)

47 And perusing further, one finds out that "Hispanic" shoppers at Wally World are up over the same period?

Yeah, blame Trump.

Target = a**holes of the universe.

Posted by: Anon a mouse

Maybe Target should make themselves a sanctuary store.
All the cool cities are doing it

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:01 AM (8ikIW)

48 The scientist and academic, from Barcelona, said he struck a deal with a Chinese sex doll and robotics factory that will allow him to produce a minimum of 50 a week.

Okay, save your pennies, coming to a sex shop near you...Picture of the "robot" sill looks like a dept store mannequin..Japanese will probably do it better. Do you have to be a "scientist" to make sex robots??

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:01 AM (B3bgT)

49 With the "heat index" it's supposed to be 108 here today.

Posted by: freaked
________

Ah, the heat index -- the North's answer to "wind chill."

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 08:01 AM (zkGZ8)

50 Ah, the heat index -- the North's answer to "wind chill."

Yea. Actual temp will be only about 98.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 08:02 AM (BO/km)

51 So Target is spying on and keeping track of Hispanics?"

*snort*

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:02 AM (MINbv)

52 Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported.

Maybe the Hispanics bought/use computers and are shopping online and having their stuff delivered?

Ya know, like a lot of the rest of America.

Assimilation.

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:02 AM (8ikIW)

53 Ah, the heat index -- the North's answer to "wind chill."

Posted by: FireHorse

Like wind chill, it gives the news readers something to clutch their pearls about

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:04 AM (8ikIW)

54 Come for the social justice, stay for the shaming!

Posted by: Target at July 23, 2017 08:04 AM (Tyii7)

55 "Okay, save your pennies, coming to a sex shop near you"

The thing about sexbots is someone has to clean those things. It's probably a little more involved than one of those frozen yogurt robots.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 08:05 AM (BO/km)

56 So.......if someone buys a sex robot, where are you supposed to store it?

In the closet?.....creepy.
On the couch?......nasty.
Trunk of your car?......jail.

And are they self-cleaning?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 23, 2017 08:05 AM (5VlCp)

57 Got to sleep in this morning. Lounged in bed until 6:00! Livin' the high life!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 23, 2017 08:06 AM (RO6/m)

58 Maybe the Hispanics bought/use computers and are shopping online and having their stuff delivered?

Ya know, like a lot of the rest of America.

Assimilation.

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:02 AM (8ikIW)

Consider me old fashion, but the local mail man will hate delivering 2X4's and lots of other stuff the home improvement stores sell. I just had some paint delivered to HD for pickup, it worked well, after the lady at the customer service counter could find the box, took awhile.....

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:07 AM (B3bgT)

59 "And are they self-cleaning?"

I suppose you could take it outside and hose it out.

Posted by: freaked at July 23, 2017 08:08 AM (BO/km)

60 57 Got to sleep in this morning. Lounged in bed until 6:00! Livin' the high life!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 23, 2017 08:06 AM (RO6/m)

................

I envy you. Up at 0430 here. By 6 I had my grocery shopping done, walked the dog 3 miles and had the ribs on the smoker.

Posted by: Molly k. at July 23, 2017 08:09 AM (7Wh8a)

61 And are they self-cleaning?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy
________

Ideally, another robot does that, and that may lead to something else, and then we're getting our money's worth.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 08:10 AM (zkGZ8)

62
Has Target figured out why other people besides Hispanics have stopped shopping there? I'll like to see a breakdown of every racial and ethnic group from them

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 23, 2017 08:10 AM (auHtY)

63 I suppose you could take it outside and hose it out.

Posted by: freaked

They could put one of those hose connectors on it like some lawnmowers have.

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:10 AM (8ikIW)

64 Good morning!

Let's smile and be happy and strike fear in the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 23, 2017 08:11 AM (hyuyC)

65 Maybe the Hispanics bought/use computers and are shopping online and having their stuff delivered?

Ya know, like a lot of the rest of America.

Assimilation.

Posted by: Bruce

Even if WaPo loses money, it's a good investment for Bezos.

He gets a bully pulpit to say that deporting illegals is eeeevil, so that they can continue to shop at taxpayer expense. I bet he's got an excel spreadsheet estimating how much is at stake.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 08:11 AM (/qEW2)

66 and had the ribs on the smoker.

Posted by: Molly k

I hate it when I fall asleep on top of the grill

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:11 AM (8ikIW)

67 Up at 0430 here. By 6 I had my grocery shopping done, walked the dog 3 miles and had the ribs on the smoker.

Now you're just braggin

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 23, 2017 08:12 AM (oXJmp)

68 I see a Roomba for sex robots in the future.

Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger at July 23, 2017 08:12 AM (MCEs2)

69 FWIW, the Target guy's comment is noteworthy as the (Target) went all in on "hispanic" advertising a couple of years ago with a much ballyhooed push called "without/no translation".

It was really pushed in certain markets - we saw major signage and such at the Target in Fair Lakes (NoVa) - and then again when we finished the move to Texas in '15.

I'll go out on a short limb and guess that Target Dude is on the chopping block (there's been a bloodbath in T management lately) over the dollars spent, and is babbling to protect his job.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:13 AM (MINbv)

70 Real story: I have cousin and his wife, live out in the country on a dirt road. They have a mannequin sitting on their deck by a pool. They change the clothing for the season...kind of creepy....Sometimes the mannequin is standing by the front door, sometimes in the living room watching TV. They are quite normal people. (I think)

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:13 AM (B3bgT)

71 I see a Roomba for sex robots in the future.

Posted by: Deplorable Redneck Bitter Clinger

I see half hour infomercials for them that you'll have to explain to the kids

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:14 AM (8ikIW)

72 >>>Ideally, another robot does that, and that may lead to something else, and then we're getting our money's worth.

It's called allogrooming when cats do it.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 08:14 AM (/qEW2)

73 63.
type
delete
Being the good Catholic girl that I am, I couldn't type my comment.
A dead nun would rise from her grave and smite me.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 23, 2017 08:15 AM (N3JsI)

74 I'm calling it now.

South Park
S2101
Undercover Mexican

Posted by: charley horse at July 23, 2017 08:15 AM (+kahX)

75 Robotic Sanitation Engineer is not the exotic occupation that the name implies.

Posted by: Cy.Borg.Robot.Drifter at July 23, 2017 08:17 AM (BO/km)

76 I'm guessing there's some sort of tank that needs to be emptied out periodically. Ew.

Posted by: Truly St. Cyr at July 23, 2017 08:18 AM (Tj45n)

77 I like the side par article:
China Forces Muslim Users to Install Spying Software on Smartphones

They're playing hardball, and I don't recall that they've had any terrorist attacks. How come their communists want to protect their country and our communists want to destroy it?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 08:20 AM (/qEW2)

78 Took college son to see Dunkirk last night. Of course, these days, youts know almost nothing about WWII, in contrast to my generation. I told him i was able to buy a book about 'Dunquerque' in the school-sponsored mail order book catalog. Very good film, i thought. Surprisingly intimate and personal, given the sweeping saga of the battle. Lots of attention to detail and historical accuracy. Didn't really get the feel of the massive civilian boatlift though; it's implied. Worth seeing though.

Posted by: goatexchange at July 23, 2017 08:21 AM (YFnq5)

79 I'm guessing there's some sort of tank that needs to be emptied out periodically. Ew.

Posted by: Truly St. Cyr

"Time to empty the Shep".

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 08:23 AM (/qEW2)

80 '69 degrees where I am. Supposed to reach 75 on Thursday. '

With the "heat index" it's supposed to be 108 here today.

Posted by: freaked
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How come the Wind Chill is never reported during the summer?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at July 23, 2017 08:23 AM (OdK9v)

81 Studs Terkel, The Good War was a bunch of short stories stitched together. A remembrance. I guess this movie is taking place real time, not a look back. I liked Titantic because they set it up as a look back. That was brilliant.

Posted by: charley horse at July 23, 2017 08:25 AM (+kahX)

82 Lots of attention to detail and historical accuracy. Didn't really get the feel of the massive civilian boatlift though; it's implied. Worth seeing though.

Posted by: goatexchange

HISTORICAL ACCURACY MY ASS! THERE WAS WHITE PEOPLE IN IT!!!

Posted by: AL SHARPTON at July 23, 2017 08:26 AM (/qEW2)

83 The wind is blowing SW about 15 over the water where I am in NC. The wind is so hot and humid I am wondering if the Santa Ana has found its way here.

Posted by: LMD Outer Banker at July 23, 2017 08:28 AM (SoJdk)

84 Hungary's leader: EU and Soros seek to "Muslimize" Europe

It's good to see some people in Europe have their heads on straight

Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 23, 2017 08:30 AM (auHtY)

85 I just returned from vaca in ft lauderdale; one of our Uber drivers raft-escaped from Cuba over 20 yrs ago, rescued by USGC. He LOVES Trump & Cruz, & he knows Rubio is a rino
-- i nearly asked him if he was a fellow moron, but i didn't want to interrupt his story-telling. So refreshing to meet smart strangers!

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at July 23, 2017 08:30 AM (T2aay)

86 The thing with sex robots is they'll have some sort of operating system, which remains the intellectual property of the manufacturer. Every now and again, you'll have to pay for updates and what-not. So you'll never really own a sex robot; you just lease it, in practical terms.

Then the inevitable happens: The sex robot decides it doesn't want to be your sex robot any more. Your mind will be blown because you'll think that it just became a sentient being with an autonomous consciousness, and you'll further think that your having sex with it caused this singularity. But that was in its programming all along.

And besides, you'll have to tell the manufacturer what language you want it to speak when you order the thing. I'm guessing some languages (e.g. Korean) will cost more. That's how they get you on the front end.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 08:31 AM (zkGZ8)

87 64 Good morning!

Let's smile and be happy and strike fear in the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 23, 2017 08:11 AM (hyuyC)
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Been a lurker for a while and this brings a slight grin to my crusty face every morning... thanks for the lift NaCly Dog! OOH RAH!

Posted by: Not as lean, not as mean, but still a Marine at July 23, 2017 08:32 AM (+ldAm)

88 Morning Horde!

Posted by: Tonypete at July 23, 2017 08:32 AM (tr2D7)

89
Dear Target,

Life getting a little tough out there on the cutting edge of SJWland?

Convert your stores to be only "all transgendered, all the time" restrooms. Have the courage of your convictions, kiddos!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 23, 2017 08:33 AM (labbd)

90 Being the good Catholic girl that I am, I couldn't type my comment.
A dead nun would rise from her grave and smite me.
Posted by: never enough caffeine
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You're lucky! Sister Mary Margret showed up and smacked me for simply thinking it.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 23, 2017 08:34 AM (tr2D7)

91 >> Target claims that Hispanic shoppers have stopped leaving their homes to shop, presumably for fear of being deported. "

Uh, no, they're shopping at Walmart, as always.
They're not the shoppers you've "lost" recently.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 23, 2017 08:35 AM (NOIQH)

92 Convert your stores to be only "all transgendered, all the time" restrooms. "

I'd bet that conversation's been had already...and some twitwit has claimed that to be a good thing.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:36 AM (MINbv)

93 Uh, no, they're shopping at Walmart, as always.
They're not the shoppers you've "lost" recently.

Posted by: Lizzy

Heh. I'm thinking of the Obi Wan Kenobe line of "These are not the droids you're looking for"

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:37 AM (8ikIW)

94
I had to break my Target boycott recently because I broke something of a matching set and could only get replacement through them.

I did get a dig in when we checked out. I said to wife, clearly in earshot of gheyish looking cashier, 'Wanna use the bathroom before we leave, meet some guys?'

Cashier remained calm, cool, collected as if he hears that kinda stuff all the time.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 23, 2017 08:37 AM (EgwCt)

95 These aren't the illegals you're looking for.

Posted by: Obi-Jeb Kenobi at July 23, 2017 08:38 AM (Rjw0c)

96 FWIW, here's the money quote:

"However, with many major retailers currently either flat or declining with Hispanic shoppers, some retailers, such as Walmart, have been able to achieve significant growth with highly effective targeting and activation of Hispanic shoppers."

The world wonders, no?

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:38 AM (MINbv)

97 Hispanic shopper data is not Target. It's market research from NPD Group, which has studied Hispanic retail habits for several years now (among many other things, as they are a market analysis firm). I don't think they drew any conclusions other than noting it was occurring and yes it was specific to Hispanics and not tracking with similar decline in non-Hispanic activity.

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 23, 2017 08:39 AM (RrhD2)

98
Never shopped at Target much in the first place, maybe two or three times a year, tops. Haven't shopped there but once in the past three years.

They never were irreplaceable and they never had the level of customer loyalty that they imagined. Sucks to be them.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 23, 2017 08:39 AM (labbd)

99 I don't think they drew any conclusions other than
noting it was occurring and yes it was specific to Hispanics and not
tracking with similar decline in non-Hispanic activity.

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy

So, Climate Change

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2017 08:40 AM (8ikIW)

100 That's how they get you on the front end.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 08:31 AM (zkGZ

I'm more interested in the back end. IYKWIM.

Posted by: Prevert Robot Buyer at July 23, 2017 08:40 AM (EgwCt)

101 G'morning, all.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:41 AM (J+eG2)

102 Good morning. I looked at the ONT and I see that SMFH has not been unbanned. Still, it was nice to see that I'm not the only one calling for her to be reinstated.

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 08:41 AM (sdi6R)

103 NYT, surprisingly, has an article about the unrest in Venezuala with plenty of pictures and stories about the protesters by an in-country photojournalist. Yet, they managed to avoid and mention of the root cause of the violence and collapse of the country. Just economic problems and food shortages. Not a word about socialism, nationalizations and failed central planning that is causing them.. Not one word.

Posted by: Ripley at July 23, 2017 08:42 AM (NbRJx)

104 I don't want the neighbors ogling my sexbot when I hose her down in the driveway.

Posted by: Bite the hand that feeds me at July 23, 2017 08:43 AM (Jqp7I)

105
It's never socialism that fails, but the inability of the people (those ingrates) to live up to the ideals of socialism that causes failure.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 23, 2017 08:43 AM (labbd)

106 I hate Target, I've never liked them but I began the hate 15 years ago when they changed their return policy. Since then they've eased it a bit, so I gave them a bit of my business. Then they went & endorsed allowing weenies in my restroom-- the hate has been solidified.

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (T2aay)

107 " Yet, they managed to avoid and mention of the root cause of the violence and collapse of the country. Just economic problems and food shortages. "

I believe a well known Author attributed events like this to "Bad Luck".

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (J+eG2)

108 I don't think they drew any conclusions "

Yeah. If only there was something different...

*snort*

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (MINbv)

109 103
Not a word about socialism, nationalizations and failed central planning that is causing them.. Not one word.
Posted by: Ripley at July 23, 2017 08:42 AM (NbRJx)

Not even "bad luck"?

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (sdi6R)

110 Posted by: biancaneve at July 23, 2017 07:00 AM (QeLWM)

I’m so sorry. I went through a similar situation with my father and it isn’t easy to watch.

I pray that your mother, you, and your family know the peace that surpasses all understanding and the joy that does not depend upon circumstances.

Posted by: Michael the Texan (formerly TEXIT) at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (nvMvs)

111 I used to shop at Target 2-3 times a month then stopped with the whole bathroom kerfuffle. My intention was to boycott them for a few months until they got their act together, but when the CEO doubled down on the crazy I made it a permanent boycott. I bought one thing there a few months ago because I couldn't get it at another store, but that's it. They're dead to me, and this whining over the Hispanics not shopping there because TRUMP is one more reason not to shop there ever again

Posted by: biancaneve at July 23, 2017 08:44 AM (QeLWM)

112
I haven't seen any pictures of male sex robots yet. Sexism or lack of market?

Concern level status:
[ ] high
[X] mildly curious

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 23, 2017 08:45 AM (EgwCt)

113 Venezuala.
SOCMOB.

Posted by: Bite the hand that feeds me at July 23, 2017 08:46 AM (Jqp7I)

114 I look forward to the day when a small child turns to her father and says, "Daddy, what was Target?".

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:46 AM (J+eG2)

115 Thanks, Michael the Texan.

Posted by: biancaneve at July 23, 2017 08:46 AM (QeLWM)

116 I think Target could jazz up their lunch room at the front of the store. Looks like an after thought, more like a cheap hotdog and soda place. A bar and great burgers with a Southwest Moe's look might work...

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:47 AM (B3bgT)

117 I'm about to comment about the crazy last 30 minutes of Saving Pvt Ryan, another film where the Director uses the old person, in this case an elderly man to remember the story.

Now I was reading the script and apparently Spielberg changed something in very big way in the movie from the way the script is written.

The script has Upham and Mellish get surprised by the German, Mellish and the German raise their weapons and the German gets off a burst first, dropping Mellish. Then the German turns and Upham shoots him with the .45.

In the film, we see something very different. Upham, through his cowardice, is responsible for Mellish's death. Just wow. That's a pretty big re-write.

Posted by: charley horse at July 23, 2017 08:47 AM (+kahX)

118
It's difficult for women to afford a sex robot when the gender pay gap is so large.

Posted by: Chelshire Clinton at July 23, 2017 08:48 AM (EgwCt)

119 I have this urge to stay in the woods 7 years and eat grass like an ox.

*grunt* *moo*
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 23, 2017 07:56 AM (/qEW2)

I got the reference and it’s a great one. Thanks.

Posted by: Michael the Texan (formerly TEXIT) at July 23, 2017 08:48 AM (nvMvs)

120 "Then the inevitable happens: The sex robot decides it doesn't want to be your sex robot any more. Your mind will be blown because you'll think that it just became a sentient being with an autonomous consciousness, and you'll further think that your having sex with it caused this singularity. But that was in its programming all along."

Aka the Marriage Subroutine.

Posted by: Insomniac, Professional Nobody at July 23, 2017 08:48 AM (0mRoj)

121 She's been unbanned since yesterday morning because the person she called a bitch asked for it. Unless one of the CoBs reinstated the ban and I don't think that's the case.

Posted by: Tim in Illinois at July 23, 2017 08:48 AM (sf2BM)

122 Ironically NPD Group is also tracking an increase in work/occupational footwear by Hispanics but a drop in other footwear categories.

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at July 23, 2017 08:49 AM (RrhD2)

123 I haven't seen any pictures of male sex robots yet. Sexism or lack of market?

Concern level status:

[ ] high

[X] mildly curious

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 23, 2017 08:45 AM (EgwCt)

Coming I'm sure...at least for the gay crowd...

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:49 AM (B3bgT)

124 Toasted Pop-Tarts, the Sunday treat

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 08:49 AM (9g/6M)

125 Prayers for all those who care for elderly parents.

I cared for my Mom until she passed last year. Her mind was reasonably sharp until the end but her body was worn out.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 23, 2017 08:49 AM (tr2D7)

126 http://screenplayexplorer.com/wp-content/scripts/Saving-Private-Ryan.pdf

pg 155-156. This isn't the way it went down in the film, correct?

Posted by: charley horse at July 23, 2017 08:50 AM (+kahX)

127 "Looks like an after thought, more like a cheap hotdog and soda place. A bar and great burgers with a Southwest Moe's look might work..."

Shit...BJ's Wholesale Club.

1/4 pound hot dog and a soda...$1.99.

That's a good grab-n-go launch right there.

Here, the last time I was in Target, before the Bathroom Wars, they had Staryucks, and all the kool moms had to hang out playing "Stump the ~~Recent College Graduate~~ Barrista" with their seven part drink order.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:50 AM (J+eG2)

128 "I believe a well known Author attributed events like this to "Bad Luck".

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

The bad luck was having a majority around 15 years ago that believed the lies of the socialists. (kind of what we have here.) The only thing prevented this from happening sooner was the "good luck" of high oil prices to pay for he Free Stuff.

Posted by: Ripley at July 23, 2017 08:50 AM (NbRJx)

129 121 She's been unbanned since yesterday morning because the person she called a bitch asked for it. Unless one of the CoBs reinstated the ban and I don't think that's the case.
Posted by: Tim in Illinois at July 23, 2017 08:48 AM (sf2BM)

Thanks, Tim! That's great news. I hope she's aware of it.

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 08:51 AM (sdi6R)

130 "I haven't seen any pictures of male sex robots yet. Sexism or lack of market? "

We are compatible with all gendermodes.

Posted by: Cy.Borg.Robot.Drifter at July 23, 2017 08:51 AM (BO/km)

131 >>>Posted by: Prevert Robot Buyer at July 23, 2017 08:40 AM (EgwCt)

Would a reformed prevert be a post-vert?

Posted by: Col. Bat Guano at July 23, 2017 08:51 AM (/qEW2)

132 Costco. Dog & soda for a buck and a half. Still good.

" and all the kool moms had to hang out playing "Stump the Recent College Graduate Barrista" with their seven part drink order"

I see we'd both been to the same Target...

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 08:53 AM (MINbv)

133 Guys like women who speak their mind, right?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 08:54 AM (smD62)

134 Here, the last time I was in Target, before the
Bathroom Wars, they had Staryucks, and all the kool moms had to hang out
playing "Stump the Recent College Graduate Barrista" with their seven part drink order.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:50 AM (J+eG2)

The nearby Target I haven't visited in over 2 years. I used to walk buy the place on my long walks....Have to drop in sometime and see what it looks like now...I use BN now for coffee, if I really want Starbucks.

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 08:54 AM (B3bgT)

135 "Would a reformed prevert be a post-vert? "

Would Pinnochio, with a desire to identify as a woman,, and be ravaged by a split rail fence be known was a pre-op-post-vert?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:55 AM (J+eG2)

136
Here is a picture of my brother Sy, who unfortunately passed away in a horrible plooking incident:

http://tinyurl.com/yd5jozpn

Posted by: Cy.Borg.Robot.Drifter at July 23, 2017 08:55 AM (BO/km)

137 Hotair story of teens who laughed in the face of a drowning man.
I wish I could post what I think.
http://hotair.com/archives/2017/07/22/teens-taunted-drowning-man-face-charges/

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 08:56 AM (9g/6M)

138 Oh, and looks like I need to go back down town this morning and grab another 75 Square foot of hardwood flooring.

Project has expanded to become replacing the entire Dining Room floor, instead of the worn/stained areas.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:57 AM (J+eG2)

139 I actually dreamed that SMFH was unbanned.
Yes, the horde is invading my sleep now.

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at July 23, 2017 08:57 AM (hMwEB)

140 Guys like women who speak their mind, right?

Posted by: Tickled Pink
________

Speaking for myself -- yes.

Conversely -- speaking only myself again -- if you have something that needs to be said and you don't say it, that's looked upon unfavorably to the extreme.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 08:58 AM (zkGZ8)

141 I never shopped much at Target except for socks and underwear. I think I bought some martini glasses there. A few years ago I bought a 3-pack of sweatbands for use when mowing the lawn. The elastic is stretched out and I need new ones. I looked for them at Walmart but they only had single ones. I'll have to check Target to see if they still sell the 3-packs.

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 08:58 AM (sdi6R)

142 I look forward to the day when a small child turns to her father and says, "Daddy, what was Target?".

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 08:46 AM (J+eG2)

Look through the optics dear, and pull the trigger slowly!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 23, 2017 08:58 AM (gwPgz)

143 Do you have to be a "scientist" to make sex robots??
Posted by: Colin

I think scientists are the target market.

Posted by: Jean at July 23, 2017 08:59 AM (9TU00)

144 139 I actually dreamed that SMFH was unbanned.
Yes, the horde is invading my sleep now.
Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at July 23, 2017 08:57 AM (hMwEB)

That's a damn sight better than the dream I had. I was watching the news and there were three hijacked jetliners. The Pentagon somehow took remote control of them and crashed them in the Pacific.

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 09:00 AM (sdi6R)

145
I guess if they ever do create a male sex robot for sale to women, we'll finally get the answer to the proverbial question "Does size matter?"

Especially if the 'Danny D' model becomes the hot seller.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 23, 2017 09:00 AM (EgwCt)

146 "Hotair story of teens"

Thinks
Whrrrr
Deletes

Posted by: Cy.Borg.Robot.Drifter at July 23, 2017 09:00 AM (BO/km)

147 Umm, somebody go wake up OM. Wth man? Burnin daylight.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 23, 2017 09:00 AM (38w5p)

148 Project has expanded "

"hey, I didn't need to do as much or buy as much as I thought I would" said no homeowner ever...

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 09:01 AM (MINbv)

149 "I think scientists are the target market."

What are you trying to imply?

Posted by: Dr Sheldon Cooper at July 23, 2017 09:01 AM (J+eG2)

150 Went to Fla w/ gf to visit her parent$$$. Was invited by her dad to join him for lunch w/ his cronies @ 'The Club.' Wore khakis & a collared shirt. Was surprised when we pulled up to Sam's Club.

Posted by: Lunch @ The Club at July 23, 2017 09:02 AM (bc2Lc)

151 I think scientists are the target market.

Posted by: Jean
________

Just not Hispanic scientists.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:02 AM (zkGZ8)

152 Not a word about socialism, nationalizations and failed central planning that is causing them.. Not one word.

Posted by: Ripley

The surprising thing would be if they didn't find a way to blame it on us. Maybe they did, but I don't want to give them any clicks.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 09:02 AM (/qEW2)

153 @140

I just need to go off on the boyfriend, and I don't want to come across as clingy, but I'm afraid to hold my tongue much longer and have it explode into something big.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:03 AM (smD62)

154 Consider OM "Woke'"
Book Nood

Posted by: Skip at July 23, 2017 09:03 AM (9g/6M)

155 "hey, I didn't need to do as much or buy as much as I thought I would" said no homeowner ever...

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 23, 2017 09:01 AM (MINbv)

So true, but I would have thought VIA would have understood logistics and supply chains!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 23, 2017 09:03 AM (gwPgz)

156 books

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 23, 2017 09:03 AM (38w5p)

157 Wore khakis & a collared shirt. Was surprised when we pulled up to Sam's Club.

Posted by: Lunch @ The Club
________

That's funny.

It'd be downright hilarious if your collared shirt was a blue polo.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:04 AM (zkGZ8)

158 I'm old, I remember "catalog stores" where you looked at the stuff on the shelves and read the "secret code" on the tag, and ordered it and went and waited at a delivery part of the store and the stuff kind of magically appeared.
I saw an old abandoned Service Merchandise store on SR19 in Florida, brought back old memories.

Posted by: Colin at July 23, 2017 09:04 AM (B3bgT)

159 ""hey, I didn't need to do as much or buy as much as I thought I would" said no homeowner ever..."

Yeh...ain't that the truth.

Now we are at the "The landing at the bottom of the steps sure would look nice with new wood, from where the bathroom leak upstairs used to drip on the wood".

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 09:04 AM (J+eG2)

160 I actually dreamed that SMFH was unbanned.
Yes, the horde is invading my sleep now.

Posted by: votermom pimping great books!

So you saw the little grey boxes in your dreams? That is weird.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 23, 2017 09:05 AM (/qEW2)

161 I just had some paint delivered to HD for pickup, it worked well, after the lady at the customer service counter could find the box, took awhile.....
Posted by: Colin

I used their pickup service yesterday. Less than five minutes in the store. Didn't buy a tool I didn't need or stuff for s job I might not get to for a month. I'll be back.

Posted by: Jean at July 23, 2017 09:06 AM (9TU00)

162 "So you saw the little grey boxes in your dreams? That is weird."

Not really, when you think about it.

Statistically, most people dream in black and white.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 09:07 AM (J+eG2)

163 I actually dreamed that SMFH was unbanned.
Yes, the horde is invading my sleep now.

Posted by: votermom pimping great books! at July 23, 2017 08:57 AM (hMwEB)

Any dreams I would have concerning SMFH would probably involve her hanging out of an M1 tank sporting a tank top, and a bright red mohawk, and firing the main gun while doing donuts around the borg cube in mecca and yelling "I got yer fucking caliphate".

Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at July 23, 2017 09:07 AM (aMlLZ)

164 Guys like women who speak their mind, right?
Posted by: Tickled Pink
~~~~~

Depends. I think guys mostly like honesty. "Speaking your mind" can sometimes devolve into or be seen as self-referential know-it-all-ism (see: liberals.) So, like I said...depends.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 09:09 AM (HiDrR)

165 Books!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 23, 2017 09:10 AM (gwPgz)

166 yes btw, I'm day walker today. Taking a road trip into ohio.

What the hell is that bright thi...oh its the sun.

Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at July 23, 2017 09:10 AM (aMlLZ)

167 Is calling the guy a chicken and implying he needs to be a man within "speaking your mind" qualifiers?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:11 AM (smD62)

168 Is calling the guy a chicken and implying he needs to be a man within "speaking your mind" qualifiers?

Posted by: Tickled Pink
________

Seems situational.

If you want to go ziplining and he has reservations about it, I'd say make peace with that yellow belly of his.

If the two of you were in a restaurant and one of the dishes came out below standard and he didn't want to pipe up, then DUDE! WTH!?

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:18 AM (zkGZ8)

169 167 Is calling the guy a chicken and implying he needs to be a man within "speaking your mind" qualifiers?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:11 AM (smD62)

So you're planning on attacking a guy's masculinity? Yeah that'll go well...

Posted by: Insomniac, Professional Nobody at July 23, 2017 09:18 AM (0mRoj)

170 VIA, I've been reading about your flooring project and almost posted something for you the other night, but I thought, nah, he's almost done. But now that you seem to be expanding the scope, you might want to check out a site called Mountain Lumber. They recycle old wood from barns, houses, even Guinness casks. I put down about 100 sq ' in my loft. I always get compliments. You can get 3", 5", 8" widths from almost any wood variety. The great thing about it though is the natural distressing - it's old, really old. Kind of expensive though - hence the smaller square foot area.

Posted by: Obamaisacommunist at July 23, 2017 09:20 AM (pLB5t)

171 I didn't read any books again this week. I did, however, spend a lot of time on the internet.

Posted by: rickl at July 23, 2017 09:21 AM (sdi6R)

172 Is calling the guy a chicken and implying he needs to be a man within "speaking your mind" qualifiers?
Posted by: Tickled Pink
~~~~~~

I would definitely never say that to a guy I wanted to have a relationship with. That's what you say in the middle of a fight, on the way to the divorce attorney's office.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 09:23 AM (HiDrR)

173 My intention was to boycott them for a few months until they got their act together, but when the CEO doubled down on the crazy I made it a permanent boycott. I bought one thing there a few months ago because I couldn't get it at another store, but that's it.

Buy an expressly conservative book when you do that.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at July 23, 2017 09:24 AM (rnAwa)

174 Target stock 1 year ago $76
Target stock today $54

Brilliant moves Target.

Posted by: Under Fire at July 23, 2017 09:45 AM (mcI77)

175 Brilliant moves Target.

Posted by: Under Fire
________

On the plus side, investors appreciate knowing that the company is going to trot out an excuse for disappointing sales for the next 14 quarters.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:48 AM (zkGZ8)

176 Just logged on. Any bloodshed on the ONT?

Posted by: RI Red - retired AND on vacation. at July 23, 2017 09:51 AM (RP4rP)

177 Just logged on. Any bloodshed on the ONT?

Posted by: RI Red - retired AND on vacation
________

I think some people self-banned because of all the math.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:54 AM (zkGZ8)

178 Didn't someone post this a.m. that SMFH was unbanned yesterday based on L,Elle's request?
I don't think I was dreaming it.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 23, 2017 09:56 AM (N3JsI)

179 >>>Hispanic shopper data is not Target. It's market research from NPD
Group, which has studied Hispanic retail habits for several years now
(among many other things, as they are a market analysis firm). I don't
think they drew any conclusions other than noting it was occurring and
yes it was specific to Hispanics and not tracking with similar decline
in non-Hispanic activity.
.
.
.I can walk in to the Target in Sherman Tx and not see a single Mexican. Drive about 2/3 mile to Walmart and the place is full of them.

Things that make you go hmmmm.......

Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at July 23, 2017 09:56 AM (0pcwX)

180 Er, so how would you convey to said guy that you consider him a chicken and are unimpressed with his masculinity?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:58 AM (smD62)

181 Tickled Pink @ 180 --

Let me smoke on that matter. Back in 10.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 09:59 AM (zkGZ8)

182 "A, I've been reading about your flooring project and almost posted something for you the other night, but I thought, nah, he's almost done. "

Thank you for the suggestion.

We have a re-sourcing outfit downtown which specializes in this stuff.

And the particular batch that I am pulling from is from a home in Connecticut where it is an almost perfect match to our existing flooring.

It was removed in a professional manner with minimal damage to the tongue area, where most damage occurs.

Pretty much a cut out and drop in replacement with minimal surface prep afterward.

And......after always having more leftover wood then I thought I would have, I figured out their bundling and square foot methodology.

Suffice to say, I am actually paying less than 50 cent per square foot for this stuff.

And now Mrs VIA wants to go look at a used dresser there as well.

Ta-Ta for now.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2017 10:01 AM (J+eG2)

183 visited Sat. Movie thread first time last nite, it was fun. Right now story of Eastwood and Sondra Locke is on TV

Posted by: kallisto at July 23, 2017 10:05 AM (7l5V0)

184 Er, so how would you convey to said guy that you consider him a chicken and are unimpressed with his masculinity?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:58 AM (smD62)

Why would you want to have someone like that as a boyfriend in the first place?

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:07 AM (/o9Qk)

185 Why insult/hurt a guy you feel isn't the right type for you?

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:08 AM (v12G8)

186 Hi willow! I hope you are well.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:09 AM (/o9Qk)

187 anyway, SMFH, if you are kinda around and about, I hope you will come hang out, you're a bright spot here.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:10 AM (v12G8)

188 DangerGirl, high sweets, Yeah I'm doing ok spouse is getting a little stronger and I feel some relief from mind numbing fear.

Hows your job deal going ? are they still driving you mad?

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:11 AM (v12G8)

189 Er, so how would you convey to said guy that you consider him a chicken and are unimpressed with his masculinity?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:58 AM
~~~~~

Truthfully, there's no way you can question a guy's manhood without insulting and hurting him. Bigger question is, if you are so unimpressed with him, why are you pursuing the relationship? Telling him he needs to man-up is not going to change him. People are who they are.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:12 AM (HiDrR)

190 pfft Hi even* sheesh, i'd blame lack of coffee, but my flakey skills are notorious

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:13 AM (v12G8)

191 Irish, yea' it'd be like stabbing him in the heart.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:14 AM (v12G8)

192 Why insult/hurt a guy you feel isn't the right type for you?
Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:08 AM
~~~~~

LOL I swear, willow, I did not see your comment when I wrote mine! But we are definitely on the same wavelength.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:15 AM (HiDrR)

193 DangerGirl, high sweets, Yeah I'm doing ok spouse is getting a little stronger and I feel some relief from mind numbing fear.

Hows your job deal going ? are they still driving you mad?

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:11 AM (v12G

Ugh, the job. It's worse than ever. I'm glad to hear your fam is doing better and you are too. Hang in there, girlie.
High, Hi...it's all the same to me. :-)

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:15 AM (/o9Qk)

194 Going through that earlier ONT reminded me of reading deposition transcripts. I almost reached for my yellow highlighter any number of times.
My only question is, who the heck posts at 0400?!

Posted by: RI Red - retired AND on vacation. at July 23, 2017 10:15 AM (RP4rP)

195 Well....to answer the why of it.

He's cute, and he likes me....so I figure I cannot do much better than that.

Either the guy is cute and wants nothing to do with me. Or, he likes me and is a toothless troll.

To get both in the same package is the dream.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 10:16 AM (smD62)

196 LOL I swear, willow, I did not see your comment when I wrote mine! But we are definitely on the same wavelength.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:15 AM (HiDrR)

I'll third that.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:16 AM (/o9Qk)

197 "86 The thing with sex robots is they'll have some sort of operating system, which remains the intellectual property of the manufacturer. Every now and again, you'll have to pay for updates and what-not. So you'll never really own a sex robot; you just lease it, in practical terms.

Then the inevitable happens: The sex robot decides it doesn't want to be your sex robot any more. Your mind will be blown because you'll think that it just became a sentient being with an autonomous consciousness, and you'll further think that your having sex with it caused this singularity. But that was in its programming all along. "

Are those built by Tyrell Corporation? THeir motto IS "More Human than Human", after all.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 23, 2017 10:16 AM (V2Yro)

198 Irish, I try to avoid damaging people I care for, even if some stuff annoys me. and in relationships one can't help but be annoyed at times. none of us are always everything/ and all.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:16 AM (v12G8)

199 tickled , accept his (in yoru mind warts) or let the guy move on. He is who he is and it would really not speak well if you tried to explain to him he isn't good enough/ His softness is a trait /a characteristic, .
If you want someone tough, go find another and don't hurt this guy.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:19 AM (v12G8)

200 anyway, aw to be young again.

nah I wouldn't want to fk it up a second time. lol

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:20 AM (v12G8)

201 If you think he's a chicken and question his manhood, then your relationship will never work out.

You'll either tell him and piss him off, hurt him and insult him; or it will come out in how you treat him.

There are some things that can be compromised on. But, a person's character isn't really one of them.

You two are not meant to be unless you accept him as he is. Chicken and all. If you can't do that, do not deliberately hurt him. Just go your way and let him go his.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:22 AM (/o9Qk)

202 Hahaha willow...get out of my head.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:22 AM (/o9Qk)

203 pulls my fingertip out of Danger's head.

s magical.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (v12G8)

204 Irish, I try to avoid damaging people I care for, even if some stuff annoys me. and in relationships one can't help but be annoyed at times. none of us are always everything/ and all.
Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:16 AM
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^^^^This is the truth. And understanding that is the key to a happy (mostly!) relationship and marriage. Cherish the good qualities and learn to ignore the inevitable peccadilloes.

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (HiDrR)

205 Tickled Pink, I'm intrigued. What's the situation? Since you're asking advice, you might as well put it out there, so we can determine if you're improperly matched or if you can get around this one thing.

Is it something like carrying around a man-purse, or does he not stand up for himself (or you)? Could be that you need to change you, and not him?

Posted by: April at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (e8PP1)

206 TP, am i remembering correctly that you were offended by his comment about you not eating peas? Or was that someone else?

If it was you, it seems to me like you are regularly questioning something he's done or says or doesn't do or say to you.

If my memory is false I'm sorry for mixing you up with another ette. If it is you, I think you need to seriously be asking yourself, what's the point of all this? It can't really be just the superficial "he's cute".

If so, this will end badly for at least one of you.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (38w5p)

207 Er, so how would you convey to said guy that you consider him a chicken and are unimpressed with his masculinity?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:58 AM

What is your objective?

Are you trying to say, I don't like the way you are, so Bye-bye?

Are you trying to change him?

If he goes along w/ it, wouldn't that make him more of a chicken ?

If he opposes you, does that make him less of a chicken ?

Again, what is your objective ?

Posted by: dDan at July 23, 2017 10:25 AM (hwYmz)

208 This is the truth. And understanding that is the key to a happy (mostly!) relationship and marriage. Cherish the good qualities and learn to ignore the inevitable peccadilloes.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (HiDrR)

Word. And I wish I had had a better handle on that in my first marriage. Wouldn't have needed a second one.

Posted by: April at July 23, 2017 10:26 AM (e8PP1)

209 Cherish the good qualities and learn to ignore the inevitable peccadilloes.
Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:24 AM (HiDrR

amen, we'd like our own perhaps off traits forgiven or accepted as the imperfect souls we are.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:26 AM (v12G8)

210 Word. And I wish I had had a better handle on that in my first marriage. Wouldn't have needed a second one.
Posted by: April at July 23, 2017 10:26 AM (e8PP1

!!yes

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:27 AM (v12G8)

211 That's the thing willow....HE'S hurting ME by his behavior lately.

He's been acting weird, off. If I didn't know any better, I'd wonder if there was another girl.

Anyway, whether it's work or something else or maybe he just isn't feeling it with me anymore....something is up.

But, because I didn't want to be the clingy demanding girlfriend type, I have played it cool, played it easy. I'm crazy about the guy, I am.

I don't know what else to do to get him to tell me what's going on, other than just going off.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 10:28 AM (smD62)

212 dDan at July 23, 2017 10:25 AM (hwYmz

excellent .

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:28 AM (v12G8)

213 Gotta run, but...

willow and @DangerGirl---I'm thinking we might be sisters from another mister.

and Tickled---pretty much everyone here agrees. Time for you to do some thinking; perhaps this is not the guy for you. Not to worry though...as Nanny used to say, "There's a hat for every head."

Posted by: IrishEi at July 23, 2017 10:29 AM (HiDrR)

214 Tckled than address your fears (If I didn't know any better, I'd wonder if there was another girl. )
without trying to de man him?

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:29 AM (v12G8)

215 197 "86 ... they'll have some sort of operating system

Thinking of Apple, Micro$oft and linux jokes...

Posted by: Always remember to take your meds at July 23, 2017 10:32 AM (L7t0A)

216 don't mean to cut an run, Ticled i'm not trying to hurt yiur feelings either. Just want to give you a view of what Will likely happen to Him if you tackle his soul like that.

anyway cheers, and good luck
I have to deal with a few weeds in my pond area while it is still cooler-ish .

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:34 AM (v12G8)

217 Thanks Willow,et al.

I would like to refute the "There's a hat for every head" argument.

Actually, there isn't.

Statistically, more women are going to end up alone than men. Also, statistically, at least some of those women who end up alone, it won't have been by choice. There are women who want a relationship who will die alone. That's a fact.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 10:38 AM (smD62)

218 willow and @DangerGirl---I'm thinking we might be sisters from another mister.

More like we've probably been through similar circumstances that allowed us to really take a close look at ourselves and who we are.

I married the first time because I thought it was "the best that I could do." Big mistake.

TP, he hurt you so you want to hurt him back by questioning his manhood. Not healthy.

Trust me, if you do that, you will get a reaction. But probably one you aren't going to like.

With that, I'm bailing too.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt SanityProd (tm) at July 23, 2017 10:38 AM (/o9Qk)

219 Tickled Pink --

1) See DangerGirl's post @ 184. That's probably going to be the most on-point response.

1a) If an exit is in your future, you'd do both of you a service by doing it sooner as opposed to later.

1b) If you want to stay with him, read on.

2) In what ways is he not masculine?

2a) If he's a whiner, you could tell him to Suck it up, Buttercup.

2b) If he avoids conflict, that's not always bad; sometimes it's preferable to avoid making unpleasant situations needlessly more unpleasant. If he avoids conflict because he's afraid of all forms of confrontation, even when a civil form of confrontation is required, then he has a problem. (See 1a above.)

2c) If it's a physical thing -- not a strong person, etc. -- and you know what you want and he isn't it, then that's just the way it is. (See 1a.)

2d) If it's something like being unable to change a tire or to do simple around-the-house repairs, a little encouragement may go a long way. Tell him that you expect him to fix the leaking toilet, by himself. I give it 50/50 that he steps up, resulting in increased all-around confidence. Win-win.

2e) If it's demeanor and presentation -- the way he talks, the way he dresses, etc. -- and it comes across as effeminate, he probably a background from which he has learned it's OK. New social contacts may nudge him to an improved personality and appearance. This would be a longer-term thing, so patience will be required from you, if this is the route you go.

3) What about you?

3a) Be honest with yourself: Do you think that you're the only one dissatisfied? Is there anything you can do to meet him halfway? (In other words, give him something. Don't load all the negatives onto him.)

3b) Do you see the two of you as a team? Do you want him to change for you (collectively) or for you (individually)? Do you have a picture of what you two should be as a couple?

3c) Are there any outside influences that are affecting what's going on between you? Again, be honest with yourself, and re-assess these influences in terms of importance and effect.

Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on these matters. If my marriage were a football game, it's in the stage where I'm reviewing the films on Tuesday, analyzing why I lost, out of the playoffs, waiting for the season to end.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 10:40 AM (zkGZ8)

220 Not wanting to hurt him.

But, a true man would have "manned up" and talked to me about what's going on.

He needs to man up and talk to me. That's all.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 10:41 AM (smD62)

221 IP-change test. Am I live or am I wallowitz?

Posted by: mw at July 23, 2017 10:46 AM (PG1FL)

222 [Okay, let's try this again]

Is this the Relationship Advice thread?

Dump the confounding lout, foolish girl. Take your thumb off the "positive" side of the scale and look at the true balance - you're being mistreated. Better to be alone than to be in a confusing addictive situation.

Um, my ignorant, uninformed, prejudiced, and snarky presumption was not meant for anyone in particular here, of course, just a generic reply filed for when needed.

Posted by: dear mindful webworker, I never thought it could happen to me... at July 23, 2017 10:47 AM (PG1FL)

223 But, a true man would have "manned up" and talked to me about what's going on.
He needs to man up and talk to me. That's all.
=====

No, a thousand times, no. There is nothing I despise more than people demanding that I 'talk it out' and 'express my feelings' when it is actually a thinly-veiled attempt at control. I do not like to talk about 'feelings' nor do I like to talk about my alleged deficiencies.

It is a stupid trap and most people simply will not play that way. Either enjoy the person for who he is (and is not) or move on.

Posted by: mustbequantum at July 23, 2017 10:49 AM (MIKMs)

224 ugh, ok I will make this shot one more time.
Real man?

real woman?
we come in all styles,
for instance, I can drywall a whole house by myself, fix most plumbing and electrical, can drive a tractor trailer I can't cook worth a darn unless it's stews and such .and still i'm All woman.

perfect for my guys perhaps not another.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:51 AM (v12G8)

225 (my spouse chuckles at my cooking skills) He can do better than I in that area.
and He's all man.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:52 AM (v12G8)

226 ok, bye for real.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:54 AM (v12G8)

227 @223

Yes...and that's why I gave him space. That's why I gave him room to figure out what he needs to figure out.

But, if "who he is" is avoiding meaningful conversation, being cold, completely ignoring then acting as if nothing is wrong...I mean, obviously I can't just sit around and wait for him to get out of a mood.

I am not saying he has to talk out his problems. I'm not. I totally get that sometimes, people need alone time. I am one of them. But..."Hey I am having a hard time at work right now, I may need a few days to myself. I'll talk to you in a few." is not that hard.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 10:54 AM (smD62)

228 He needs to man up and talk to me. That's all.

Posted by: Tickled Pink
________

As you're putting it out there, I'll do the same:

I had perceived problems in my marriage for a long time. Every now and again, I'd ask my wife: What's wrong? She'd say Nothing. But there were things wrong -- external stuff going on in our lives (especially hers) and internal things. I was direct, yet supportive -- and above all, I trusted her. If she said "Nothing" or placated me with something that wasn't really the issue or the cause of the issue, then I believed it. I had to believe it, but I really did believe her.

Last fall, she dropped a bombshell: She wants out. I told her No, and she agreed to try to work things out. On her end, it was all phony baloney, and a month after that we separated for good. Now I'm just waiting for the lawyers to dot their i's.

Where I am now: I try really hard to not resent the hell out of her dishonesty. I also realize (now) that there's a very good chance she has bipolar disorder. I'm moving on. Forgiveness is part of the process.

So back to you: It's funny in a way when you say he's not being masculine when dealing with one's problems on one's own is typically considered to be a masculine trait. It sounds more like you (as I did) really want some honesty out of your significant other. If this is the case, you can tell him in a kind way that you insist he tell you everything that's going on.

That said, be prepared for whatever answer he offers. It may involve lies, deflections, his genuinely not knowing what the problem is, an unfettered outpouring of problems, continued silence, or something totally unexpected.

With that, I've taken up quite a but of gray space here. Please keep us updated to whatever degree you feel comfortable.

I wish you all the best. Both of you.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 11:05 AM (zkGZ8)

229 Thank you FireHorse.

I am so sorry to hear about your marriage. What a horrible situation for you.

It's interesting you mention the bipolar. My guy has been diagnosed as clinically depressed. And, he has social anxiety. He is on meds. But, even with the meds, he gets in these moods.

Which, I am used to by now. I usually know when to give him space and when to gently push him. As I'm sure happened with your wife, he usually comes around and is fine. But...it's taken him a lot longer to "come around" this time. And I wonder if it's a depression thing or something else going on (which is my presumption right now)

Anyway, my prayers to you and yours in a remarkably difficult moment for you.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 11:16 AM (smD62)

230 132 Costco. Dog & soda for a buck and a half. Still good.

Posted by: Anon a mouse… at July 23, 2017 08:53 AM (MINbv)

Go on....

Posted by: Barack Obama at July 23, 2017 11:17 AM (nvMvs)

231 perfect for my guys perhaps not another.

Posted by: willow at July 23, 2017 10:51 AM (v12G8

I shall do the cooking.

Posted by: Cicero Boom chicka boom Kaboom! Kid at July 23, 2017 11:17 AM (yKB8T)

232 Thanks, Tickled Pink. That means more than could ever know.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 23, 2017 11:19 AM (zkGZ8)

233 133 Guys like women who speak their mind, right?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 08:54 AM (smD62)

I like strong women.

I don’t like women who argue and belittle. That’s not strength, but weakness.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at July 23, 2017 11:21 AM (nvMvs)

234 I'm sorry Michael....

I am just the kind of person that keeps things bottled up inside, until eventually I either cry all over the place or yell or say something really, extremely mean.

It's like one extreme or the other.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 11:26 AM (smD62)

235 153 @140

I just need to go off on the boyfriend, and I don’t want to come across as clingy, but I’m afraid to hold my tongue much longer and have it explode into something big.
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:03 AM (smD62)

We men are generally clueless. Your boyfriend probably doesn’t know that you’re angry.

We also don’t like to be yelled at.

Keeping both of those things in mind, try talking to him calmly and rationally. If he doesn’t get it, then ramp it up a bit.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at July 23, 2017 11:28 AM (nvMvs)

236 That's the thing, Michael....I don't know how to calmly and rationally ask what needs to be asked.

How does one calmly ask if there is someone else? How does one rationally ask if he's ready to break it off?

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 11:35 AM (smD62)

237 167 Is calling the guy a chicken and implying he needs to be a man within “speaking your mind” qualifiers?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 09:11 AM (smD62)
That’s called breaking up, not having a discussion. Most guys won’t take it well.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at July 23, 2017 11:50 AM (nvMvs)

238 Tickled Pink, could I suggest this? When you're having dinner, or hanging out watching tv, or whatever, just flat out ask him what's up? Something like this:

"Something seems off lately, and I'm not sure if it's me or you. Are we ok?"

Phrased as something that you are feeling avoids the accusation that you seem like you are trying not to make.

Posted by: April at July 23, 2017 12:00 PM (e8PP1)

239 236 That’s the thing, Michael....I don’t know how to calmly and rationally ask what needs to be asked.

How does one calmly ask if there is someone else? How does one rationally ask if he’s ready to break it off?
Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 11:35 AM (smD62)

Thank you for thinking about this.

Instead of blindsiding by asking him if there’s someone else, try gently asking him how committed he is to the relationship with you. That’s a lot less threatening.

Men’s egos are easily bruised. If you angrily confront him about whether there’s someone else, you’re ending the relationship, regardless of whether that’s your goal.

If you calmly talk about commitment, then it will eventually come out whether he has side interests.

Posted by: Michael the Texan at July 23, 2017 12:03 PM (nvMvs)

240 OK, that last sentence was incoherent. What I mean is, it seems like you don't want to accuse. So instead, make sure he knows the tension is something that you feel, so he doesn't feel like you are attacking him.

Posted by: April at July 23, 2017 12:05 PM (e8PP1)

241 April, I understood. And thanks for your input.

Gun to my head, I would guess that there is not someone else.

But, you just never know, I guess.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at July 23, 2017 12:18 PM (smD62)

242 anyone who has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness is extremely courageous. Imagine waking up to that struggle day after day.,and prevailing. That is my definition of a hero. Tickled Pink if u can get past your own immediate needs u may want to look for indications that the poor fellow is considering suicide.

Posted by: kallisto at July 23, 2017 01:50 PM (g+Dix)

243 New hash

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