Saturday Morning Coffee Break

Pot is looking half empty.........

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What time is it? Coffee, tea or me?

The rules? Opine away or bloviate. Whatever trips your trigger. Just remember no running with sharp objects, don't pull the 'ettes hair and be nice to one another.

Remember, don't let the bastards or mosquitoes grind you down.

Have a great weekend!!

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 09:00 AM

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1 Early!

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:00 AM (d9Irc)

2 I got a first!?!
I'll go call the corgi's

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:01 AM (d9Irc)

3 Yo!

Posted by: Hawkpilot at June 13, 2020 09:01 AM (dF1YT)

4 The notice has been delivered and good morning all.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:02 AM (d9Irc)

5 hiya

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:02 AM (arJlL)

6 Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and a side of bacon.

More coffee.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 13, 2020 09:02 AM (Z+IKu)

7 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at beautiful Chancre del Diablo ranch at June 13, 2020 09:03 AM (Q5RAu)

8 Well at least GM hawkpilot and JT

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:03 AM (d9Irc)

9 Are we all having a goodmorning CHAZ moment.

Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 09:03 AM (f35MK)

10 What time is it? Coffee, tea or me?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 09:00 AM

Tea, please. Irish breakfast, if you have it.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:03 AM (qrX0b)

11 Make It Burn v Let It Burn DOES NOT APPLY TO BREAKFAST.

Thank you.

Posted by: blaster at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (ZfRYq)

12 On my 3rd cup of Black Rifle Coffee Company Silencer Smooth.

Love this stuff. The funny part is that every one of my progressive ass-bag inlaws I serve it to ask me "this is great coffee, what is it?" and I get to really laugh like a hyeena.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (9V81o)

13 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

Back at the lake this weekend. Looks to be sunny and high of 86.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (j/aAl)

14 The pot isn't half-empty. It's just that the top half is filled with something other than coffee...

Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (CAJOC)

15 WTFO??

Black Rifles Matter

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (JFO2v)

16 Good morning, Horde!

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (TdMsT)

17 Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and a side of bacon.

Damn that sounds good. I have to settle for Egg Beaters and some fruit.

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (dUJdY)

18 12 On my 3rd cup of Black Rifle Coffee Company Silencer Smooth.

Love this stuff. The funny part is that every one of my progressive ass-bag inlaws I serve it to ask me "this is great coffee, what is it?" and I get to really laugh like a hyeena.
Posted by: Defenestratus at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (9V81o)

I like the AK47

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (JFO2v)

19 I'm just having my first cup of Beyond Black by BRCC.
Love it. My friends mostly love it. Even the libs who are unsettled by the name.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (d9Irc)

20 Good morning Ladyl!! Sorry your tennis is rained out.

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (dUJdY)

21 Back at the lake this weekend. Looks to be sunny and high of 86.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (j/aAl)

Nice! 60s and raining here today.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (qrX0b)

22 Well, I couldn't write for the last three days because I was busy at work. So it's finish this coffee, go mow the lawn, then park my ass behind the laptop and lay down four thousand words.

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (BAsqb)

23
I like the AK47
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:05 AM (JFO2v)

I gotta do light roast or else I'm ... in a bad spot... for the rest of the morning.

Posted by: Defenestratus at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (9V81o)

24 6 Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and a side of bacon.

More coffee.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 13, 2020 09:02 AM (Z+IKu)

Do you have enough for a guest?

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (TdMsT)

25 Somewhere in this great country is a song lyricist that could write parody lyrics to the tune of the Village People song YMCA, but using the letters C H A Z.

Young man! I say Young man!...Why don't you go the C! H! A! Z!You gonna love it in the C! H! A! Z!
I freely cast this idea into the internet for some creative person to use and perhaps make into a music video.

Posted by: George V at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (U2Tva)

26 But on the plus side, it's going to rain on the gay pride parade today.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:07 AM (qrX0b)

27 And some (so far) good news...

My son's surgery is still on for Tuesday. The medical team seems much more engaged this time around (compared to the two times it got cancelled), so I'm hopeful it'll actually happen.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 13, 2020 09:07 AM (CAJOC)

28 I have to settle for Egg Beaters and some fruit.
Posted by: Jewells45

Careful of the fruit.....some of those guys are WAAAAAAY out there......

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:07 AM (arJlL)

29
Nice sunny day here in Brazoria County. May go and give Finn and Delilah a run in the yard.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 13, 2020 09:08 AM (mht8P)

30 BLM Anthem: https://youtu.be/_ptC2La7k5E

Posted by: Equirhodont at June 13, 2020 09:08 AM (+2GwM)

31 Pretty sure you owe your first to my own idiocy. I loaded up the page, walked into the other room to get moar coffeve, and came back to see there were zero comments. Rookie mistake.

Posted by: Hawkpilot at June 13, 2020 09:08 AM (dF1YT)

32 Hi Jordan!

The competitive dissonance between the victim groups has to be getting worse.
Maybe tranny gay BLM riot?
Police can express amusement.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:09 AM (d9Irc)

33 Good morning Ladyl!! Sorry your tennis is rained out.
Posted by: Jewells45

I'm sorry she didn't tell us what she was wearing.....

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:10 AM (arJlL)

34 ay down four thousand words.
Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (BAsqb)

when the hero fire a 556 make sure they are 30 round clips
bang x30

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:10 AM (JFO2v)

35 They opened up the brew pubs here now, but not bars. The reason stated was that people don't drink much at brew pubs, but people drink a lot at bars and do risky behavior. That governor, she's a genius I tells ya.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at June 13, 2020 09:10 AM (HAHr9)

36 hawkpilot
I didn't get here by much. Pure luck and I'll never manage that again.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:11 AM (d9Irc)

37 Coffee...what was the question?

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:12 AM (1jqSv)

38 The competitive dissonance between the victim groups has to be getting worse.
Maybe tranny gay BLM riot?
Police can express amusement.
Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:09 AM (d9Irc)

Hi Winston! That would be fun to watch.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:12 AM (qrX0b)

39 Tinfoilbaby you're in ABQ right?

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (dUJdY)

40 That governor, she's a genius I tells ya.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at June 13, 2020 09:10 AM (HAHr9)

Hey, at least your governor didn't call in the National Guard to help with unemployment claims.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (qrX0b)

41 holk bejesus that is one serious set of sweater puppies

https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/liz-4?

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

42 29
Nice sunny day here in Brazoria County. May go and give Finn and Delilah a run in the yard.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at June 13, 2020 09:08 AM (mht8P)

93 and clear here by NASA

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:14 AM (JFO2v)

43 While pretending he didn't know about the takeover of part of Seattle.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:14 AM (qrX0b)

44 #VirtueSignalingMatters

Posted by: Taylor Swift at June 13, 2020 09:14 AM (EgshT)

45 Posted by: George V at June 13, 2020 09:06 AM (U2Tva)

Young man
Is Mom's basement too cold
I said, young man
Now she says you're too old
I said, young man
And the house has been sold
There's no need to be unhappy
Young man, there's a place you can go
I said, young man, where they don't use our dough
You can stay there, and I'm sure you can find
Teenage girls and weed and good times

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:14 AM (BAsqb)

46 It would be.
Slap fighting and tears.
Maybe release a bunch of skunks into the crowd.
I may have to suggest that to the police.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:15 AM (d9Irc)

47 What's an Irish breakfast ?

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:15 AM (arJlL)

48 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT

About eight beers.

Posted by: Tonypete at June 13, 2020 09:16 AM (Rvt88)

49 Maybe tranny gay BLM riot?
Police can express amusement.
Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:09 AM (d9Irc)

Start taking bets on who wins?

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:16 AM (BAsqb)

50 47 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:15 AM (arJlL)

Whiskey

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:16 AM (qrX0b)

51 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT

20 bucks, same as in town

Posted by: Bruce at June 13, 2020 09:17 AM (vd8XM)

52 House speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for 11 Confederate statues to be taken down in the US Capitol, amid a growing campaign across the country to remove symbols of the Confederacy.

Now do that with Dems that were former KKK leaders.

More than 50 buildings built with funds from US taxpayers directed to West Virginia are named for either Byrd or his wife, Erma Ora Byrd

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:18 AM (JFO2v)

53 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT a

Same as Irish lunch or dinner? Whiskey and beer?

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:18 AM (1jqSv)

54 There's something about WA.
I mean we have the most inept governor. The dumbest woman to ever be in the US Senate. The other senator is an invisible nonentity.
The mayor and city council of the largest city are commies. But, the AG is an evil totalitarian with a bootlicking supreme court.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:18 AM (d9Irc)

55 Same as Irish lunch or dinner? Whiskey and beer?
Posted by: runner

and a potato

Posted by: Bruce at June 13, 2020 09:18 AM (vd8XM)

56 47 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:15 AM (arJlL)

3 beers and a shot maybe fist o cuffs for dessert

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:19 AM (JFO2v)

57 Hi Jewells, ya i'm in ABQ.

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at June 13, 2020 09:19 AM (HAHr9)

58 57 Hi Jewells, ya i'm in ABQ.
Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at June 13, 2020 09:19 AM (HAHr9)

I took a wrong turn there

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:20 AM (JFO2v)

59 and a potato
Posted by: Bruce at J

Oh, look at mister fancy pants gourmet.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:20 AM (1jqSv)

60 Sup,y'all?

Posted by: Weasel at June 13, 2020 09:20 AM (MVjcR)

61 Vanya, that was good.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 09:20 AM (XxJt1)

62 I thought so. My daughter called me the other night. So if I travel into ABQ right now I would have to quarantine for 14 days? We are supposed to go in August now but I'm really worried this is gonna hang on and on.

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:21 AM (dUJdY)

63 While pretending he didn't know about the takeover of part of Seattle.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:14
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IIRC, he said he hadn't heard about from a "credible" source. So I took that to mean he had heard about it from "un-credible" sources, but couldn't pick up phone and check it out. What a lying loser.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 09:21 AM (j/aAl)

64 Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

No BS, I'd forgotten Maxim still existed when Insty started posting that link. I read-- well, 'read', there's very little there anymore-- a couple of issues offshore a while back. They were never what you'd call an actual informative pub but they did occasionally fuck up and commit actual journalism-- I remember an article they ran in the early to mid aughts about the Beslan school attack in Russia that was actually informative. It's now a thin, all gloss wannabe GQ, pushing the same All Men's Fashion Is Now Urban Gay shit.

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:22 AM (BAsqb)

65 55 Same as Irish lunch or dinner? Whiskey and beer?
Posted by: runner

and a potato
Posted by: Bruce at June 13, 2020 09:18 AM (vd8XM)

--------------------------

Can you substitute vodka for the potato?

Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 13, 2020 09:22 AM (CAJOC)

66 Vanya
I think the betting would need to be done at an Indian casino.
Which would be okay. I'll bet on the skunks.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:22 AM (d9Irc)

67 Driving back from Massachusetts where I was strongly urged to quarantine for 14 days. Instead I took care of my grandkids and went to the beach.

Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at June 13, 2020 09:23 AM (b1N/9)

68 Hi Jewells and JT!

I'm in my jammies, drinking a cup of coffee in bed!

Cool and rainy here today.

Have a great day you guys!

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:23 AM (TdMsT)

69 IIRC, he said he hadn't heard about from a "credible" source. So I took that to mean he had heard about it from "un-credible" sources, but couldn't pick up phone and check it out. What a lying loser.
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 09:21 AM (j/aAl)

He probably said that after the press conference, where he literally said, "that's news to me" when asked about it.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:23 AM (qrX0b)

70 Can you substitute vodka for the potato?
Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 13, 2020 09:22 AM (CAJOC)

No. That's just too much.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:24 AM (1jqSv)

71 I'm trying to cadge an invitation to my son's family's house, out of town, today.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:24 AM (TdMsT)

72 hey social distancing please

https://tinyurl.com/y8kxhfaq

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:25 AM (JFO2v)

73 The pot isn't half-empty. It's just that the top half is filled with something other than coffee...
Posted by: No One of Consequence at June 13, 2020 09:04 AM (CAJOC)

Hahaha....that reminds me of that video of that fat bastard at his workplace who was pissing in the boss's coffee pot.

The boss couldn't figure out why his coffee tasted like cranberries and canned tuna fish.

More coffee. Hold the urine.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 13, 2020 09:25 AM (Z+IKu)

74 Jewells, I thought they might not open up more but they have been. The bad spot continues to be 4 corners, but the rest of the state is doing good. I think by August we should be almost back to normal, but you never know. You should consider driving, who's gonna know about that and make you quarantine?

Posted by: Tinfoilbaby at June 13, 2020 09:25 AM (HAHr9)

75 willowed:
Thursday my new cordless electric hand trimmer arrived. I tried it out yesterday.

It trims hands nicely.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 09:26 AM (XxJt1)

76 72 hey social distancing please

https://tinyurl.com/y8kxhfaq
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:25 AM (JFO2v)

LOL @ one of the comments, "this video lacks diversity."

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:27 AM (qrX0b)

77 62 I thought so. My daughter called me the other night. So if I travel into ABQ right now I would have to quarantine for 14 days? We are supposed to go in August now but I'm really worried this is gonna hang on and on.
Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:21 AM (dUJdY)

The left has got to ensure that this Covid crap hangs on until November.

If the left gets in, covid will either disappear like it never happened, or will be used to advance the totalitarian state.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:27 AM (TdMsT)

78 LOL @ one of the comments, "this video lacks diversity."
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:27 AM (qrX0b)

ha!

steal 1 get 1 free sale

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:27 AM (JFO2v)

79 Is an Irish Breakfast the same as Hooker's Mouthwash?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at June 13, 2020 09:28 AM (vuisn)

80 I'm here.
Morning all.

Had the second home inspection on my house after first deal fell through. Three hours of agony while I drove around, walked in the park, aimlessly walked around stores waiting for the buyers, both sets of parents and the home inspector to finally leave.
Now I have to wait and see what they are going to "ask" for. Good news is that it looks like they are going to stick.
Should know by tomorrow.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:28 AM (QzF6i)

81 GM, all. Anyone else sick of Mask Theater?

Posted by: RI Red at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (81P5W)

82
Thursday my new cordless electric hand trimmer arrived. I tried it out yesterday.

It trims hands nicely.
Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 09:26 AM (XxJt1)

OMG. Are you okay?

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (TdMsT)

83 You should consider driving, who's gonna know about that and make you quarantine?

I can't do a drive like that anymore because of my back. We already have the flight booked anyway. Guess we will just wait and see.

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (dUJdY)

84 81 GM, all. Anyone else sick of Mask Theater?
Posted by: RI Red at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (81P5W)

Why yes. Yes I am.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (TdMsT)

85 Sharon good luck! I know you'll be thrilled to get out of your present place.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:30 AM (d9Irc)

86 I hope everything goes smoothly for you, Sharon. Do you have a place ready to move into?

Posted by: grammie winger at June 13, 2020 09:30 AM (lwiT4)

87 41 holk bejesus that is one serious set of sweater puppies

https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/liz-4?
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (TdMsT)

88 Gee, Winston, after reading your troubles, I realized things could be worse.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (QzF6i)

89 The pot is too big.

Posted by: Raoul Ortega at June 13, 2020 09:32 AM (OafoN)

90 47 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 09:15 AM (arJlL)

things that sound dirty

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:32 AM (JFO2v)

91 ha!

steal 1 get 1 free sale
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:27 AM (JFO2v)

"No work boots were stolen."

Hahahaha!

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:32 AM (qrX0b)

92 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:28 AM (QzF6i)

That is frustrating and stressful. When I sold my house last year they thought there might have been mill tailings on the property. Of course, that wasn't an issues when I bought in 99. Longest 34 days of my life was from the time of listing to closing.

I wish you all the luck!

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 09:33 AM (UPF6H)

93
Hmm.

I just saw that they're about to release "Soldier Blue" on blu-ray.

It's another one of those anti-westerns from the 70's using using US Calvary and Indians as yet another Vietnam allegory.

On the upside, about the only thing I remember from seeing it years ago is that-

you get to see young Candice Bergen's nekkid butt.

So, if that gets your motor running....there you go.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 13, 2020 09:33 AM (rTZNj)

94 I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.
Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (TdMsT)

I thot they was real

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (JFO2v)

95 LadyL, I'm fine. Missing an ounce of blood. Hand wounds bleed like a stuck pig. Got it rinsed, Neosporined ad bandaged. Thank dog it was the left hand.

On the up side, that trimmer churns through grass and weeds like a champ.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (XxJt1)

96 No, grammie. Once I know for sure that the deal is set, I've got to fly into DC and at least find an apartment. Was hoping to buy something but don't want to do it in a rush. Both sons there and have also now volunteered to help me move so a little less anxiety.
I think I have said this before but the role reversal feels really strange.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (QzF6i)

97 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:28 AM (QzF6i)

Your first fell through?? What happened?

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (1jqSv)

98 I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.
Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (TdMsT)

Noooooooo

My faith in humanity, nooooooooooooooooooooo

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:35 AM (BAsqb)

99 Morning, LadyL. I'm convinced it's a social conditioning op. Herd fear.
I've donned one for a haircut, a doctors visit, and a walk through a restaurant to go eat on the patio. That's it.

Posted by: RI Red at June 13, 2020 09:35 AM (81P5W)

100 I saw the sidebar about Magic The Gathering. I played that growing up - inb4nerdcomment - and we have officially reached PEAK stupid.

Posted by: thathalfrican - Clark Kent with the glasses off at June 13, 2020 09:35 AM (IYHxL)

101 I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers. Any recommendations?

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 09:36 AM (UUBmN)

102 "53 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT "

It is this. Instead of the clotted scab the micks call "black pudding", Irish I had some Bob Evan's pork sausage links and gravy to go with these fried eggs.

Posted by: Paddy at June 13, 2020 09:36 AM (Men5k)

103 Both sons there and have also now volunteered to help me move so a little less anxiety.

I think I have said this before but the role reversal feels really strange.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (QzF6i)

I'm glad you'll be by your boys. Milk the 'mama needs help' thing for all it's worth. Heaven knows I do.

Posted by: grammie winger at June 13, 2020 09:36 AM (lwiT4)

104 you get to see young Candice Bergen's nekkid butt.

So, if that gets your motor running....there you go.
Posted by: naturalfake at June 13, 2020 09:33 AM (rTZNj)

I had to google that

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:37 AM (JFO2v)

105 Was looking at Ontario, Canada's new social "circles".We are supposed to "commit", exclusively, to a social circle of no more than 10 persons. I am not going to exclude any of my children, grandchildren, or siblings! Civil disobedience, here I come!
On the positive side, can go to Mass on Sunday.

Posted by: Trudy at June 13, 2020 09:37 AM (J2vnE)

106 Posted by: Paddy at June 13, 2020 09:36 AM (Men5k)

Sounds awesome. Unfortunately I'd have to skip the gravy.

Posted by: thathalfrican - Clark Kent with the glasses off at June 13, 2020 09:37 AM (IYHxL)

107 "101 I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers. Any recommendations?"

Sit down.
Crack open a beer.
Chortle at the comments on Ace.
Repeat until the urge to do yard work passes.

Posted by: Paddy at June 13, 2020 09:38 AM (Men5k)

108 100 I saw the sidebar about Magic The Gathering. I played that growing up - inb4nerdcomment
Posted by: thathalfrican - Clark Kent with the glasses off at June 13, 2020 09:35 AM (IYHxL)

NERD!

Just kidding. My son used to play a lot, too. Still might, for all I know.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:38 AM (qrX0b)

109 Good luck, Sharon.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:39 AM (1jqSv)

110 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:34 AM (QzF6i)

Sharon, you're moving to DC?

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:39 AM (qrX0b)

111 Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:38 AM (qrX0b)

I was and still am just rounded out my activities to include weight lifting, guns and sports. Time to get familiar with around the house DIY projects.

How old is your son?

Posted by: thathalfrican - Clark Kent with the glasses off at June 13, 2020 09:40 AM (IYHxL)

112 Chortle at the comments on Ace.
Repeat until the urge to do yard work passes.
Posted by: Paddy
----
That's what I normally do but, I'd like to keep the front and back patio neat and sweeping out a garage is no fun either.

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 09:40 AM (UUBmN)

113 Damn near top 100; close but no cigar. . . .

Posted by: FIIGMO at June 13, 2020 09:40 AM (Qf08A)

114 Did someone say gravy?

Posted by: Tank Abrams at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (EgshT)

115 Good morning.

I got a chuckle out of this excerpt from a local news article about a student committee discussing 'racism'.

"Having a real robust conversation with a number of people on the committee, some of color, some of not."

I guess I am a PON. A person of not.

Posted by: Muldoon at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (Fc5rx)

116

Annnd they're off.

Winston jumps into the early lead.

As they head into the first turn Winston is still leads with Ladyl, Jewels and Jordan bunched up a length back.

The rest of the pack is bunched up right behind them except, wait...
What is he doing?
TeeJ is still in the starting gate. Hold on, it looks like, holy smoke, he's just sitting there having a smoke and finishing his coffee.

Posted by: TeeJ at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (PNCUr)

117 "Mask theater."

Yeah. I have a hair appointment today. I had an appointment with my stylist scheduled for the day after the lockdown started here - so I went to her house instead. The next time I needed a cut, my stylist came here. Both times, neither of us wore a mask.

Today the appointment is at the salon so we'll both have to wear one. Her salon is in Karen Central and there is no way to avoid it.

Posted by: Donna&&&&&&&V at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (HabA/)

118 lin-duh, I bought a Black and Decker cordless last year. Works just fine. Think I got it on amazon.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (UPF6H)

119 Runner, they found rot on one window and decided the entire house needed new windows. House already needs a new roof which they were aware of and I had priced the house taking that into consideration. If the house had new windows and a new roof, would be considerably more expensive, I explained but to no avail.
Must have good karma though because second round had multiple offers and got over full price and roof excluded as home inspection consideration.
I think they will stick because they are "greenies" and I have a gorgeous very large lot in the middle of suburbia and they want to have gardens and fruit trees and chickens(haha).

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (QzF6i)

120 How old is your son?
Posted by: thathalfrican - Clark Kent with the glasses off at June 13, 2020 09:40 AM (IYHxL)

He's 27.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (qrX0b)

121 107 "101 I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers. Any recommendations?"

Sit down.
Crack open a beer.
Chortle at the comments on Ace.
Repeat until the urge to do yard work passes.
Posted by: Paddy at June 13, 2020 09:38 AM (Men5k)

Lin-duh's hubby would appreciate a Stihl.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at June 13, 2020 09:42 AM (aA3+G)

122 Have some time this weekend to enjoy with the kids and looking for something to do that wont be racist and showing off my white privilege. I was thinking mountain bike ride but that obviously won't cut it anymore. All the pools are closed. Maybe review those BLM videos on racism the school has sent me. That sounds like fun, the kids will be thrilled

What a screwed up country my kids are growing up in. Thanks Dems.

Posted by: Ripley at June 13, 2020 09:42 AM (MxEKc)

123 I'm felling a little, ooh, anxious, if you know what I mean...

Posted by: Dirty Frank at June 13, 2020 09:43 AM (yKG5x)

124 lol teej!

Posted by: Jewells45 at June 13, 2020 09:44 AM (dUJdY)

125 Has anyone heard the term, "Bubbling" before?
A friend of a friend, who is so frightened by the Flu Manchu that she has not interacted with a real human in almost four months, except her doctor who gave her the test.
She came up negative.
Anyway, she can't see her kids or grandkids because they are, bubbling with another family to maintain their safe space around themselves.
No visits, no hugs outside the bubble.
I think she's insane and am having to keep my mouth shut around my friend because of their long term friendship.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:44 AM (d9Irc)

126 Jordan, been looking at Bethesda and Friendship Heights mostly. One son is in DC but almost in MD. Other son is in Navy Yard but renting so may move and don't want to be in congested city.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (QzF6i)

127 I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers. Any recommendations?

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 09:36 AM (UUBmN)

Ryobi

Posted by: BignJames at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (X/Pw5)

128 I'm going Protest Shopping today. Then we'll have a Protest Barbecue later.

After Protest Church tomorrow, I think we'll do some Protest Water-Skiing.

Solidarity!

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (Ndje9)

129 Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:44 AM (d9Irc)

WTF? I have NOT heard of that.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (qrX0b)

130
"I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers. Any recommendations?

Posted by: lin-d"

I bought a Milwaukee last year because I got sick of messing with the gas ones . Defiantly worth it, far easier and quieter. Buy a couple of the large capacity batteries , the small one won't be enough the clean anything but a very small yard.

Posted by: Ripley at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (MxEKc)

131 Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:41 AM (QzF6i)

That'll be perfect for them.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:45 AM (1jqSv)

132 for some stupid reason I went to look at my Edward Jones account.

now I need an Irish Breakfast

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:46 AM (JFO2v)

133 I experience bubbling regularly after a prodigious meal.

Posted by: Jerry "Comedy Gold" Nadless at June 13, 2020 09:46 AM (EgshT)

134 Good one Teej!
I don't know that I've ever been this chatty on a thread before.
I may be out of my mind.
Like that's new.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:48 AM (d9Irc)

135 I liked Alexandria....Vienna was nice... not sure what it turned into these Days...

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:48 AM (1jqSv)

136

Glad to be of service, Jewells.

Posted by: TeeJ at June 13, 2020 09:48 AM (PNCUr)

137
I'm looking at cordless leaf blowers

There are cordless leaves? Who knew?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 09:48 AM (pNxlR)

138 Saw that article on insty about the fbi talking with members of Antifa.
And, for a second, I bought it, "stupid fbi talking to nobodies thinking they're fighting terrorists."

Then I realized, the media are a bunch of fucking liars!"

No, they chose to highlight this girl.

The fbi are incompetent retards-- but the media is worse.
There's an 80% chance that girl is tired into antifa

Posted by: RoyalOil at June 13, 2020 09:49 AM (aO8Gd)

139 Ontario's 'circles' are supposed to be an advance over our 'shelter at home bubble'
Yes the idea is that this is the only group that you have physical contact with.
We are not willing to place family members outside of our 'bubble' or 'circle, as the obvious harm exceeds any potential benefit.

Posted by: Trudy at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (J2vnE)

140 I believe "bubbling" to be a liberal disease brought on by Fake news and an in intense desire to obey your political overlords.
Seems to run rampant in blue hellholes like Massachusetts and Washington State.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (QzF6i)

141 I guess the bubble idea is to limit contact because the virus is going to kill everyone it touches.
I just have to eat refritos and I get all the bubbles I need.
This is a sickness and she is paralyzed by fear. I think her mental health is deteriorating by her own self induced isolation.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (d9Irc)

142 Watching a tennis tournament on TV in Belgrade, Serbia. The stadium is full of fans. Basically no masks. They have pumped the propaganda so much that this feels weird to me and I've been an advocate since the start of not shutting down anything.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 09:51 AM (2DOZq)

143 6 oz. filet medium rare, one egg over easy and a cup of black coffee.

This low carb diet sure does suck. I'm suffering here.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at June 13, 2020 09:51 AM (cGAuC)

144 There's an 80% chance that girl is tired into antifa
Posted by: RoyalOil at June 13, 2020 09:49 AM (aO8Gd)

I saw that. The article stated she'd never heard of antifa. Running the BS flag up the pole and saluting on that one. She fits the profile of their membership to a T.

Posted by: Vanya at June 13, 2020 09:51 AM (BAsqb)

145 Yes, the benefits of bubbling far exceed the risks of not bubbling.

Posted by: Jerry "Comedy Gold" Nadless at June 13, 2020 09:52 AM (EgshT)

146

"I may be out of my mind."

I keep checking the lost and found but no one has turned mine in yet.

Posted by: TeeJ at June 13, 2020 09:52 AM (PNCUr)

147 You should consider driving, who's gonna know about that and make you quarantine?

If you leave your phone at home it can be your alibi. You never left.

Posted by: Piratepatch from the flood zone at June 13, 2020 09:52 AM (h8meQ)

148 81 GM, all. Anyone else sick of Mask Theater?
Posted by: RI Red at June 13, 2020 09:29 AM (81P5W)

One of my duties as parking attendant at the family estate sale going on is to answers questions.

"Are masks required?"

"No, but feel free to wear one if you like. Prices are doubled, though."

Posted by: Iron Mike Golf at June 13, 2020 09:53 AM (di1hb)

149 I keep checking the lost and found but no one has turned mine in yet.

Posted by: TeeJ at June 13, 2020 09:52 AM (PNCUr)

A mind is a terrible thing to waste

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:53 AM (JFO2v)

150 Trudy
I had not heard of the 'circles' but it is the same thing.
As if we aren't already over run with stupidity and mental illness, we're going to have to deal with this now to.
I've only worn a mask on any regular basis when I take my friend into Seattle for her chemo treatment. I get it there. Otherwise? Oh hell no.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:54 AM (d9Irc)

151 A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:54 AM (1jqSv)

152
At midday today, I get to go spend some "quality time", masked, of course, with my idiot in-laws.

I shall use it wisely to brush out our dog, who won't get clipped for another two weeks, and to call my 90-year-old mother and my sister in order to help persuade the former to travel down to Green Bay in order to get a medical test / procedure that ought to relieve her prolonged digestive tract issues that could not be treated several months ago because ** COVID ** and she lives in Gretchen Shitler's Kingdom of COVIDIA.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 09:54 AM (pNxlR)

153 143 6 oz. filet medium rare, one egg over easy and a cup of black coffee.

This low carb diet sure does suck. I'm suffering here.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at June 13, 2020 09:51 AM (cGAuC)

Needs more bacon.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 09:55 AM (qrX0b)

154 I originally wanted VA, but it would take an hour of busy highway driving to get to my grandkids. Also , now that I'm alone, like the idea of these condo buildings that have pools and gyms so social areas where I can meet people. Love my sons but still want my independence.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:56 AM (QzF6i)

155 At midday today, I get to go spend some "quality time", masked, of course, with my idiot in-laws.

Just say "No!" Unless they are senior in nursing home or something.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:56 AM (1jqSv)

156 Up the road, in Brandenburg, KY BLM showed up to protest and/or vandalize a Confederate statue. This particular statue was removed from UoL campus a couple years ago because reasons.

Now, the instigators show up where it has been relocated to, yet again, rant about BLM.

The locals were having none of it. Showed up armed. Protestors left after a couple hours of being insulted. Louisville media barely covered it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer - Civilly Disobedient at June 13, 2020 09:57 AM (3H9h1)

157
Ontario's 'circles' are supposed to be an advance over our 'shelter at home bubble'
Yes the idea is that this is the only group that you have physical contact with.

Sort of nonsense is what's being discussed and proposed for reopening schools, too. So, for example, if your circle contains someone who has habitually bullied you while at school, and they are placed in your circle, you get to spend the entire school day in the presence of this antisocial creep.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 09:58 AM (pNxlR)

158 I went to Walmart this morning to look at hedge trimmers. Over the loud speaker was an announcement about people of color and how we feel their pain and Walmart vows to reach out and do better blah blah blah. I parked my cart and went to Ace.

Now I have a new hedge trimmer and since I've never used one in my life the possibilities are endless!! I'm like a little kid cleaning my house and getting my chores done so I can outside and play with my new toy.

Posted by: Molly k. at June 13, 2020 09:59 AM (fMNVL)

159 holk bejesus that is one serious set of sweater puppies

https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/liz-4?

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (TdMsT)

We generally don't concern ourselves with trivial matters. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 13, 2020 09:59 AM (9Om/r)

160 My coffee is brewing. Old time pyrex glass percolator.

It's going to be so good.

Already washed the bathroom (and floor!), put a load of laundry in, and totally missed the EMT.

We're in "phase four" of our idiocy, but most of the people in the grocery store are still wearing masks.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:00 AM (Rbu5d)

161 Can't stick around

Thathalfrican, the Family Handyman is an excellent resource. Great magazine and website.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Imagine a racist, aggressive HOA with weapons, with the power to take your kids at June 13, 2020 10:01 AM (EzQzf)

162 Winston, I think that all of this stuff is made up to give the illusion that we can find a way to live in absolute safety from even minor diseases, as if that is the only important consideration in life. And is also made with the assumption that the rule maker are the only thinking adults around, and the rest of us belong in day care!

Posted by: Trudy at June 13, 2020 10:02 AM (J2vnE)

163
Just say "No!" Unless they are senior in nursing home or something.
Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 09:56 AM (1jqSv)
I think their own kids are putting the health of their near 90 y/o parents at risk by bringing them out of their retirement home bubble in order to indulge their own whims, but what do I know?

I'm guessing the biggest instigator is Mrs. Krebs' sister, an idiot and woke social worker.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (pNxlR)

164 That reminds us. We could also use some herbal tea and sustainably-baked pastries for when people start to wake up at noon.

Remember, comrades: we depend on you for our autonomy!

Posted by: CHAZ Commissary at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (9Fwwf)

165 holk bejesus that is one serious set of sweater puppies

https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/liz-4?

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

That's a Jessica Rabbit body.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (2DOZq)

166 We're still in phase 2 here and people still wearing masks outside and in their cars. Gloves too if you are in public or selling something. Some people still unwilling to go out. One person told me she's only been out once to the grocery store and disinfected her car and everything she bought.
I only wear a mask when forced, never outside and am perfectly fine.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (QzF6i)

167 That's a Jessica Rabbit body.
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (2DOZq)

I am not bad I was just drawn that way

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 10:05 AM (JFO2v)

168 I only wear a mask when forced, never outside and am perfectly fine.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:04 AM (QzF6i)

I had to start wearing a mask at work this week. I was pissed and I hate it. I conveniently "forget" most of the time.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:06 AM (qrX0b)

169 Now I have a new hedge trimmer and since I've never
used one in my life the possibilities are endless!! I'm like a little
kid cleaning my house and getting my chores done so I can outside and
play with my new toy.

Posted by: Molly k. at June 13, 2020 09:59 AM (fMNVL)

A Jason or Leatherface mask would enhance the experience. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9Om/r)

170 Speaking of coffee, I need a coffee maker

Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

171 My little suburb of ultra woke whites held a march/protest last week for the blm cause, which went largely unnoticed because they scheduled it for a rainy afternoon.

Of course they're having another one today. The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:08 AM (oGBso)

172 Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

Ummmmmmmm......Yes.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at June 13, 2020 10:08 AM (Z+IKu)

173 Trudy
It's being made into infants again but with mommy government providing everything including safety.
Just stay in your room and play with your phone and we'll take care of everything.
Nope, sorry. Not happening. Camp Defiance was a thumb into the eye of the nanny state.
We may need to do another, even bigger one.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (d9Irc)

174 Oh Jordan, so sorry. Whenever I'm in a store I always ask the people working and they all, every one, hate it.
It is so ridiculous and useless as it really makes no difference just like how 6 ft became the absolute perfect distance. How do they know that?

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (QzF6i)

175 @45 - Vanya, that's great!

OK, who's up for singing? And instruments?

Posted by: George V at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (U2Tva)

176 Powerline Funnies

https://tinyurl.com/ybbbc9km

Posted by: Blutarski at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (VNfwt)

177
Just finished installing laminate on the top of a bench on which I have worked for several months. I used "repurposed" or leftover materials throughout, except for the casters. I should have it finished and the two hand-cranked rolling mills we use for jewelry and small metalworking projects installed on it and ready to use by Monday.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (pNxlR)

178 I had to start wearing a mask at work this week. I was pissed and I hate it. I conveniently "forget" most of the time.

-
My daughter has to wear a mask at work. She says that by the end of the day, her nose and lips are irritated and her ears hurt.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (+y/Ru)

179 Speaking of coffee, I need a coffee maker

Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

Proud of my 80 year old mom. Her 6 month old Keurig coffee maker went on the fritz. She looked on the internet and tried to troubleshoot with no success. She found the number to Keurig and called them and ended up talking them into sending her a replacement.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (2DOZq)

180 170 Speaking of coffee, I need a coffee maker

Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

I buy the cheapest 4 cup on AMZ and throw it away after about 2 years.

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (JFO2v)

181 Mon, can I come home now? Can you come and get me, I need a ride. I haven't showered in days and eaten shit. The port a potty' s aren't being cleaned...and I've been raped, help.

Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (f35MK)

182
Of course they're having another one today. The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:08 AM (oGBso)

Be outside mowing, with the discharge chute aimed in their direction, when they pass by.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (pNxlR)

183 I have $30 Mr. Coffee and works great on strong coffee setting. Although, I grind the beans myself.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (QzF6i)

184 170 Speaking of coffee, I need a coffee maker

Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?
Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

Pretty subjective.
What are you looking for?

If its one pot and you don't mind the time, sure it works.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (aA3+G)

185 Last night, I used up the last of the BRCC Gunship Smooth. Fortunately, I have a bag of Just Black to tide me over until more comes in.

Rather than make a second cup, though, I'm likely heading down to our nearby city, where the local roaster - Odd Duck - makes an awesome mocha before facing down grocery shopping.

Which is damned well going to be done maskless. Because I'm officially over this idiocy, and not going to wear gris-gris just to make the superstitious feel better.

Posted by: Not From Around Here at June 13, 2020 10:13 AM (QsNMQ)

186 I buy the cheapest 4 cup on AMZ and throw it away after about 2 years.

Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (JFO2v)

I've had a drip coffee maker of some unknown Chinese make that has lasted years and years and still works just fine.

Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 10:13 AM (f35MK)

187 Walking through these lily white BLM demonstrations I have found that smoking a cigar will generally clear a path for one.

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 10:13 AM (d9Irc)

188 Also, made Eggs in Purgatory for breakfast. Artisanal daughter pronounced it good.

Posted by: Blutarski at June 13, 2020 10:14 AM (VNfwt)

189 CDC keeps insisting on masks.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 10:14 AM (1jqSv)

190 I use Melitta filter cones to make mugs of coffee on weekdays.

But on Sundays I get out my family's old china drip pot and make a proper pot of coffee.

Posted by: Trimegistus at June 13, 2020 10:14 AM (dwyit)

191

Left for a bit to cook up some scrambled eggs.
Now, back to @147 to (try to) catch up.

Posted by: TeeJ at June 13, 2020 10:14 AM (PNCUr)

192 These white woke people look at BLM like they look at PETA.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:15 AM (2DOZq)

193 Typical CYA maneuver.

Posted by: runner at June 13, 2020 10:15 AM (1jqSv)

194 My daughter has to wear a mask at work. She says that by the end of the day, her nose and lips are irritated and her ears hurt.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (+y/Ru)

Luckily, most of the time I am in my own office and I don't wear it. I really only wear it when I'm in the terminal, and even then it's pulled down under my nose.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:15 AM (qrX0b)

195 Dear God not the drum circles!

Posted by: xnycpeasant at June 13, 2020 10:15 AM (lcQJG)

196 151 A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

Biden's pretty certain he lost his right under that lamppost he's holding up.

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at June 13, 2020 10:16 AM (aJJms)

197
My daughter has to wear a mask at work. She says that by the end of the day, her nose and lips are irritated and her ears hurt.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Tyrannosaur Wrangler at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (+y/Ru)

Here's the thing - I find that I touch my nose and mouth far more often when I'm wearing the damn mask and it's such touching that does more harm than merely breathing.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:17 AM (pNxlR)

198 Camp Defiance was a thumb into the eye of the nanny state.
We may need to do another, even bigger one.
Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (d9Irc)
------
*raises hand*

I'd be up for that.

*concertina music*

Posted by: Captain Obvious, of the sloop John B. at June 13, 2020 10:17 AM (1jlUc)

199 Kilroy - Excellent for her! If I were the Keurig rep, I sure wouldn't want to annoy an 80 year old woman who hasn't had her coffee, either. Plenty of safer things to do, like, oh, using a coffee grinder to grind caked black powder...

Posted by: Not From Around Here at June 13, 2020 10:17 AM (QsNMQ)

200 My hairdresser said the mask gives her a rash. She was thrilled that she didn't have to wear it while I was in her chair.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:17 AM (QzF6i)

201 Anybody who has struggled to lose midriff belly fat knows that a waist is a terrible thing to mind.

Posted by: Muldoon at June 13, 2020 10:18 AM (Fc5rx)

202 Mr Coffee it is. Thanks

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:19 AM (9TdxA)

203 I still have my parents peculator. I grew up on it using an electric stove. I was good at jumping up from the dinner table and turning off the burner just at the right time. Still use it occasionally, but not as good at judging when to turn off the burner, I've lost my touch in my later years. I cook with gas now.

Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 10:19 AM (f35MK)

204 Anybody who has struggled to lose midriff belly fat knows that a waist is a terrible thing to mind.
Posted by: Muldoon at June 13, 2020 10:18 AM (Fc5rx)
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*holds nose, flees screaming from room*

Posted by: Captain Obvious, of the sloop John B. at June 13, 2020 10:20 AM (1jlUc)

205 I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 09:31 AM (TdMsT)

Yup.

I'll take real mosquito bites over that.

Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 10:20 AM (CqE5x)

206 195 Dear God not the drum circles!
Posted by: xnycpeasant

Eric Cartmen is your only hope now.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at June 13, 2020 10:21 AM (MVR7y)

207 All this talk of breakfast and such has made me hungry.
Off to the Palace Cafe for a really good meal.
BBL

Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 10:21 AM (d9Irc)

208 67
Instead I took care of my grandkids and went to the beach.
Posted by: Mrs. Leggy at June 13, 2020 09:23 AM (b1N/9)

Thumb's up!

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (Rbu5d)

209 Be outside mowing, with the discharge chute aimed in their direction, when they pass by.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:11 AM (pNxlR)
----------------------------------

That would also have the bonus effect of polluting gaia with disgusting petro chemicals and toxifying their precious air molecles!

Of those who cut their own lawns, an electric mower is the preferred contraption of choice. Or a push mower, I kid you not.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (oGBso)

210 Anybody who has struggled to lose midriff belly fat knows that a waist is a terrible thing to mind.
Posted by: Muldoon at June 13, 2020 10:18 AM (Fc5rx)

You really GOLO with your puns.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (2DOZq)

211
Here's the thing - I find that I touch my nose and mouth far more often when I'm wearing the damn mask and it's such touching that does more harm than merely breathing.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:17 AM (pNxlR)

This is proven and the fact that the powers that be are still going along with the mask charade is proof that it's not people's health they're worried about.

Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (CqE5x)

212 Speaking of coffee makers, I have pretty much every brewer known. Coffee used to be much more important to me than it is now. Even the coffee ritual was important but these days I mostly just use my Keurig because lazy.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 10:24 AM (Uu+Jp)

213 Of those who cut their own lawns, an electric mower is the preferred contraption of choice. Or a push mower, I kid you not.
Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (oGBso)

The mechanical push mower is a great workout. I wonder if they manufacture them anymore?

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:24 AM (2DOZq)

214 I believe "bubbling" to be a liberal disease brought on by Fake news and an in intense desire to obey your political overlords.
Seems to run rampant in blue hellholes like Massachusetts and Washington State.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (QzF6i)

Yes, but only if they are fellow liberals. If the political overlords are Republican, then it's "resistance' all the way down.

Liberals want people in power who make them feel good about themselves.
Conservatives want people in power who do the damned job they were elected to do.

Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 10:26 AM (CqE5x)

215 Winston,
Agreed. Not happening. Camp Defiance it is.

Posted by: Trudy at June 13, 2020 10:26 AM (J2vnE)

216 Probably mentioned already, but the Daily Caller is reporting the Minneapolis city council voted unanimously to dismantle their police department yesterday.

I think this is a step in the right direction. Just change the city's name to Mogadishu, and you're good to go.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (bkUtD)

217 U.S. District Judge Richard Jones issued the two-week ban pointing to the dangers of using indiscriminate tactics that could harm peaceful protesters or innocent bystanders and claimed the use of force is unconstitutional.

Appointed by: George W. Bush

Another fine mess the Bush family of idiots and RINOs has gotten us into.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (nRk/c)

218 213 Of those who cut their own lawns, an electric mower is the preferred contraption of choice. Or a push mower, I kid you not.
Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (oGBso)

The mechanical push mower is a great workout. I wonder if they manufacture them anymore?
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:24 AM (2DOZq)

I have a battery-powered. It's light. It's easy to start and it does the job. And because it's battery powered I can mow pretty much any time of the day without disturbing the neighbors.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (Uu+Jp)

219 Chazerbaijan has to stay on the air. It's my favorite reality show now. Game of Stoneds.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (FtO5h)

220 Have a great day, Winston. Been nice chatting with you.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at June 13, 2020 10:28 AM (QzF6i)

221 Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (bkUtD)

They will release and rehire Mohamed Noor as part of their new community assistance group.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:28 AM (2DOZq)

222 99...
I'm convinced it's a social conditioning op. Herd fear.
...
Posted by: RI Red at June 13, 2020 09:35 AM (81P5W)

This is exactly it.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:29 AM (Rbu5d)

223 >>>They will release and rehire Mohamed Noor as part of their new community assistance group.

Well, someone has to be the CHAZ-East warlord.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:29 AM (bkUtD)

224 You know what happens when the drum circles stop?

Posted by: Bass Solo at June 13, 2020 10:30 AM (FtO5h)

225 "If you tell me hippies and yippies are going to be able to do the job of helping America, I'll tell you this: They can't run a bus; they can't serve in a government office; they can't run a lathe in a factory. All they can do is lay down in the park and sleep or kick policemen." -- September 2, 1968

Spiro T. Agnew

Posted by: MachiasPrivateer at June 13, 2020 10:31 AM (EMi53)

226 Probably mentioned already, but the Daily Caller is reporting the Minneapolis city council voted unanimously to dismantle their police department yesterday.

I think this is a step in the right direction. Just change the city's name to Mogadishu, and you're good to go.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:27 AM (bkUtD)
------------------------------------

I saw this statistic yesterday, I think it was here in the comments, that of all the real estate for sale in Minneapolis, almost 20% of it came on the market in the last seven days.

Umm, that trend was before the vote to abolish the police. Yes it was being discussed but now that it's been voted on let's see what those stats look like in another seven days.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:32 AM (oGBso)

227 So, question for the Horde. Is there ANYWHERE that's relatively sane? Hubs and I both have two weeks of leave on the books, and i really need a vacation.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:32 AM (qrX0b)

228 Mister we could use a man like Spiro Agnew again.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:33 AM (FtO5h)

229 A month ago, i started work in a building on Long Island's north shore. To get in, we had to check some boxes saying we have had no covid contact, sign and get forehead temp scanned. Mask use was about half correct and half on but barely. Now, we just get a temp scan and masks have dissappeared.

Posted by: Jamaica NYC at June 13, 2020 10:33 AM (4vNgL)

230 >>>Umm, that trend was before the vote to abolish the police. Yes it was being discussed but now that it's been voted on let's see what those stats look like in another seven days.

I'm guessing it'll be New Detroit shortly. The council said they would start a "community based public safety system." Meaning Antifa and BLM will be patrolling the streets.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:33 AM (bkUtD)

231 Amazon sells several brands of mechanical mowers at a reasonable price. I remember trying to use one when I was no more than 6-7. I probably weighted all of 60 pounds. One of those things you remember the rest of your life.

Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 10:34 AM (f35MK)

232 >>>So, question for the Horde. Is there ANYWHERE that's relatively sane? Hubs and I both have two weeks of leave on the books, and i really need a vacation.

We're vacationing in the Outer Banks this year. It's usually great, and I think while parts of NC are being dopes, OBX is open.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (bkUtD)

233 Weasel, I found a weaselmeme:

https://preview.tinyurl.com/y7tftcdn

Two baby weasels pause for a photograph while scampering across a scenie road in the Scottish Highlands.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (Ij+4T)

234 142 Watching a tennis tournament on TV in Belgrade, Serbia. The stadium is full of fans. Basically no masks. They have pumped the propaganda so much that this feels weird to me and I've been an advocate since the start of not shutting down anything.
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 09:51 AM (2DOZq)

How is your tennis going?

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (TdMsT)

235 Amazon sells the American Lawn Mower company push mowers. Been in business since 1895.

Made in China. *spit*

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (oGBso)

236 112 Chortle at the comments on Ace.
Repeat until the urge to do yard work passes.
Posted by: Paddy
----
That's what I normally do but, I'd like to keep the front and back patio neat and sweeping out a garage is no fun either.
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 09:40 AM (UUBmN)

We have a small farm/homestead. We raise chickens, have a 20x40 hoophouse, a small orchard... it keeps us busy just doing that stuff.

We decided we couldn't put it off any longer, and had to really prettify, neatify, and clean up the front of the property. So we did, yesterday.

Lots of work, but worth the effort.

I keep thinking of those pristine Amish farms...then I remember they have all those half-grown and grown kids to help!

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:36 AM (Rbu5d)

237 Two baby weasels pause for a photograph while scampering across a scenie road in the Scottish Highlands.
Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (Ij+4T)
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Aw, how cute!

Little predators.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, of the sloop John B. at June 13, 2020 10:36 AM (1jlUc)

238 Has anyone ever tried one of the Egg Works in Vegas?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 10:37 AM (m3RIE)

239 51 What's an Irish breakfast ?
Posted by: JT

20 bucks, same as in town
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I am still laughing 180 comments later

Posted by: Boomers remember stuff at June 13, 2020 10:37 AM (+U5Yr)

240 Good morning, my favorite sane people!

Posted by: Emmie at June 13, 2020 10:37 AM (clsJu)

241 Anybody who has struggled to lose midriff belly fat knows that a waist is a terrible thing to mind.
Posted by: Muldoon at June 13, 2020 10:18 AM (Fc5rx)

You really GOLO with your puns.
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here

***

In the Army we learned a mine was a terrible thing to waste.

Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2020 10:37 AM (axyOa)

242 I saw this statistic yesterday, I think it was here in the comments, that of all the real estate for sale in Minneapolis, almost 20% of it came on the market in the last seven days.

Much of it could also be seasonal. What is the YOY and what is the deviation from it?

Posted by: 🐧 at June 13, 2020 10:38 AM (C+evo)

243 >>>In the Army we learned a mine was a terrible thing to waste.

In France, I learned a mime was a terrible thing to waste

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:39 AM (bkUtD)

244 Has anyone ever tried one of the Egg Works in Vegas?
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie

Many moons ago. It was good.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 10:39 AM (UPF6H)

245 I saw a map that showed MO had 20% uptick in WuFlu cases. I assumed this meant "new" cases.

Then I heard on radio that they're including people who have tested positive for the antibodies, i.e. people who already had WuFlu in the totals. Isn't that misleading?

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 10:39 AM (j/aAl)

246 We're vacationing in the Outer Banks this year. It's usually great, and I think while parts of NC are being dopes, OBX is open.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (bkUtD)

That's actually a really, really good idea. My aunt lives about two hours from there, and I've never been to NC to see her. Thank you!

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:40 AM (qrX0b)

247 The Magic cards story indicates we have hit the utter collapse of Reason.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 13, 2020 10:41 AM (oVJmc)

248 olddog, it's all misleading. They are pumping the numbers for control of everyone. I'm so over this crap.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 10:41 AM (UPF6H)

249 How is your tennis going?
Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (TdMsT)

Still playing 3 days a week. I've accepted my 5.0 tournament days are behind me now and will probably just play doubles tournaments. And even that at 4.5. My tennis club resurfaced all 26 courts during the shutdown which was great.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:41 AM (2DOZq)

250 Infidel, great food there and lots of it.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 10:41 AM (m3RIE)

251 I saw this statistic yesterday, I think it was here in the comments, that of all the real estate for sale in Minneapolis, almost 20% of it came on the market in the last seven days.

Much of it could also be seasonal. What is the YOY and what is the deviation from it?
--------------------------

That wasn't in the comment and I have no idea how to find that info quickly. Given what I know about our own local market, which includes a big city and its suburbs, early June is not a big time to list. Listings start to pop in spring in order to get the deals done before school starts in August.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (oGBso)

252
Then I heard on radio that they're including people who have tested
positive for the antibodies, i.e. people who already had WuFlu in the
totals. Isn't that misleading?

Anything to produce a 'Second Wave.'

Of course, it indicates that the virus for the huge majority of people is only a minor, survivable sickness. If they even notice getting it.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (oVJmc)

253 141

This is a sickness and she is paralyzed by fear. I think her mental health is deteriorating by her own self induced isolation.
Posted by: Winston, dreg of society at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (d9Irc)

Exactly this.
However, she most likely had this psychological tendency, and the plandemic psy-ops brought it out.

As planned.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (Rbu5d)

254 Then I heard on radio that they're including people who have tested positive for the antibodies, i.e. people who already had WuFlu in the totals. Isn't that misleading?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 10:39 AM (j/aAl)

That's TeamApocalypse's new scam - shrieking about cases. Not deaths or hospitalizations, but cases. Cases being a meaningless number that increased due to their shrieking for more testing, but still a meaningless number.

But that's not the point. Their point is control, and any numbers that they can twist to look bad will do fine.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (FtO5h)

255 75 willowed:
Thursday my new cordless electric hand trimmer arrived. I tried it out yesterday.

It trims hands nicely.
Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 09:26 AM (XxJt1)

I'm wondering if a chainsaw is any good at sawing chains.

Are your hands okay?

Posted by: Emmie at June 13, 2020 10:43 AM (clsJu)

256 Speaking of coffee, I need a coffee maker

Any recommendations? Is a $20 Mr Coffee good enough?

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 10:07 AM (9TdxA)

I bought a Motif machine when the house arrest started for $60. It's like an auto-pour-over, a poor man's Moka Master and it works great. Built really well. I usually do pour-overs by hand and the machine results are somewhere between pour-over and drip in strength.

Posted by: Chunk Hunger at June 13, 2020 10:44 AM (uhPTO)

257 Covfefe ready in 3 minutes.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 10:44 AM (cRIOH)

258 We decided we couldn't put it off any longer, and had to really prettify, neatify, and clean up the front of the property. So we did, yesterday.

Lots of work, but worth the effort.

I keep thinking of those pristine Amish farms...then I remember they have all those half-grown and grown kids to help!
Posted by: Flyover
----
We've been cleaning and rearranging the garage for about 2 weeks now. Hung one of those overhead racks that can hold 500lbs. We can get 2 of 3 cars in and the third stall is the workshop area. A blower would have been great for sweeping all the dust, leaves, etc. out of there.

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 10:44 AM (UUBmN)

259 holk bejesus that is one serious set of sweater puppies

https://maximcovergirl.com/2020/liz-4?
Posted by: rhennigantx at June 13, 2020 09:13 AM (JFO2v)

I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long.
Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020

*
*

And I don't care

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (rpbg1)

260 As for sane places... The bulk of WI isn't too bad. Stay away from Milwaukee, Racine, or Dane County (Madison area) and you'll probably be fine.

Posted by: Katja at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (GDvjU)

261 "I had to start wearing a mask at work this week. I was pissed and I hate it. I conveniently "forget" most of the time."
***
I live north of Spokane. I was feeling so bad for employees that are now being forced to wear masks. But when I got my teeth cleaned a couple days ago, some of the people working there were wearing their masks on their chins. I think this will be happening a lot. It made me feel better.

BTW I have gone to Costco twice since the madatory masking rule. I tie a bandana around my neck to pacify the authorities but I never pulled it up over my face either time.

The masking rule is not being enforced by Costco employees. This tells me Costco officials are aware that unmasked shoppers pose no risk and they have some other reason for the rule. So I won't comply.

On my second shopping expedition, I was accosted by a fellow shopper for being unmasked. I just kept walking. I didn't want to incite a feeding frenzy by engaging her. Karen can inform on me if she wants to.

I was sad that I was the only noncompliant person in the entire store.

Posted by: Nancy B. at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (4dCss)

262 Infidel, great food there and lots of it.
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie

I think the one we ate at was near Hendertucky. Bro was living there then.

I think that was the same weekend we went to the Stratosphere for dinner.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (UPF6H)

263 I'm as bourgie as it gets when it comes to coffee. 20 dollar Mr. Coffee and plain ole Maxwell House. If I'm feeling really gigi I'll go for the Dunkin' Donuts Breakfast Blend.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:46 AM (FtO5h)

264 Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (FtO5h)

Every flu season we have between 20 and 45 million cases. Let's just hope we don't start naming the virus each season instead of just calling it the flu. Naming something seems to make it more serious.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:46 AM (2DOZq)

265 161
Thathalfrican, the Family Handyman is an excellent resource. Great magazine and website.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Imagine a racist, aggressive HOA with weapons, with the power to take your kids at June 13, 2020 10:01 AM (EzQzf)

I second that.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:46 AM (Rbu5d)

266 >>>That's actually a really, really good idea. My aunt lives about two hours from there, and I've never been to NC to see her. Thank you!

You're very welcome!

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:47 AM (VWp7G)

267 PDT starting speech

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 10:48 AM (m3RIE)

268 177
Just finished installing laminate on the top of a bench on which I have worked for several months. I used "repurposed" or leftover materials throughout, except for the casters. I should have it finished and the two hand-cranked rolling mills we use for jewelry and small metalworking projects installed on it and ready to use by Monday.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (pNxlR)

Gosh, that sounds great!

What "small metalworking projects"?

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:49 AM (Rbu5d)

269 249 How is your tennis going?
Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 10:35 AM (TdMsT)

Still playing 3 days a week. I've accepted my 5.0 tournament days are behind me now and will probably just play doubles tournaments. And even that at 4.5. My tennis club resurfaced all 26 courts during the shutdown which was great.
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:41 AM (2DOZq)

That's awesome. Very high level. Do you teach, or did you play on the circuit?

I got talked into a USTA league, then found out that every practice, match and tournament conflicts with everything else I have scheduled, including Texas.

Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 10:49 AM (TdMsT)

270 Raining again in Portland. I am officially tired of it.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, of the sloop John B. at June 13, 2020 10:49 AM (1jlUc)

271 mask rules fading in NJ. I went to an indoor garden supply center, and then owner said, "take it off of you want, it's all bullshit" Yay

Posted by: CN at June 13, 2020 10:49 AM (ONvIw)

272 267 PDT starting speech
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 10:48 AM (m3RIE)

Thanks! I had not known.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:50 AM (Ij+4T)

273 PDT's looking good. Nice camera work.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:51 AM (Ij+4T)

274 Nice backdrop, too.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:51 AM (Ij+4T)

275 252

Then I heard on radio that they're including people who have tested positive for the antibodies, i.e. people who already had WuFlu in the totals. Isn't that misleading?

Anything to produce a 'Second Wave.'

Of course, it indicates that the virus for the huge majority of people is only a minor, survivable sickness. If they even notice getting it.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM

Funny you should mention "second wave". That is exactly what is trending on Twatter right now.

Only it's not "ZOMG, we're gonna have a 'second wave'!" It's "Second wave? No. We're not even through the first one yet!"

Uh huh.

These same people are saying nothing about the riots and looting and arson that happened the past 2 weeks. Nope. Their focus? "How dare Trump put people in danger by having his rallies again!"

So no scolding of BlackLivesMatter "protesters", looters, rioters and arsonists. But #OrangeManBad, of course.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at June 13, 2020 10:51 AM (Do5/p)

276 Golly, they do look young.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:52 AM (Ij+4T)

277 Having a croque monsieur this morning. As I learned on the Food thread last week, it's nothing more than a hot ham and cheese sandwich. I've been making those for decades. Walked in the park with Miss Linda, and we saw an intriguing species of duck, with its ducklings. I shall have more details on the Pet Thread.

Mask theater: Fewer people in the park wearing the damn things. My boss is saying we will probably go back to the office around August 3. I just hope the mask nonsense will be done by then.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 10:52 AM (rpbg1)

278 1107 cadets graduating at West Point.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:52 AM (Ij+4T)

279 That's TeamApocalypse's new scam - shrieking about cases. Not deaths or hospitalizations, but cases. Cases being a meaningless number that increased due to their shrieking for more testing, but still a meaningless number.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:42
-----------------------------------
Correct, a case counts are a meaningless number. That's why I found it strange when the market dipped and they said it was on fears of the 2nd Wave!

Yesterday, J.J. had a link to article that equity investors knew after sifting through initial WuFlu data knew that case counts meant very little since most with WuFlu get better on their own. Just the 65+ crowd was most vulnerable but they are very small percentage of the job force. They started hitting the buy button on March 24.

Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 10:53 AM (j/aAl)

280 Of course, it indicates that the virus for the huge majority of people is only a minor, survivable sickness. If they even notice getting it.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (oVJmc)

The amount of out and out lying by our public health "experts" about Hoax-19 is infuriating and I'm calling every fucking one of them, starting with DeWine's whore health director who parlayed her misinformation that damaged the economy into a gig with Sesame Street! You honestly can't make this shit up and our bugeyed Buckeye Governor is still fucking clueless on how badly he got conned. Idiot!

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 13, 2020 10:53 AM (y7DUB)

281 278 1107 cadets graduating at West Point

Graduating into this mess...

Posted by: It's me donna at June 13, 2020 10:53 AM (Zmnko)

282 Husband and I went to Lowe's and Home Depot yesterday evening. Didn't wear a mask at either place. At HD we stopped an employee to ask a question and he pulled his mask down to talk to us and stood within 2 feet of us. I'm pretty sure we're gonna die in #twoweeks. Goodbye cruel world, I hope I am remembered fondly....

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (UUBmN)

283 So, question for the Horde. Is there ANYWHERE that's relatively sane? Hubs and I both have two weeks of leave on the books, and i really need a vacation.
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:32 AM (qrX0b)

Sure, just stay away from large cities. Visit the National Parks... the ones that aren't being silly (some still have restrictions, some don't). Best part of National Parks right now: No China hordes in their mega buses.

That's part of my plan this summer, short trips to places we love, that we can get to in day trips/one night stays.

We may never see them again, without the Chinese. Or maybe we will.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (hku12)

284 Apple news propaganda '2 weeks in George Floyd's America'

Posted by: A dude in MI at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (/6GbT)

285 I love my new tea maker. Has settings for black, green, and white tea. There are warming and water boil functions. I can reheat leftover tea and it tastes great. If I come in to extra money, I may buy another one and stash it for whenever this one dies.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (YynYJ)

286 Cadets applauding their families!

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (Ij+4T)

287 If WuFlu was all that bad, the rioters would be dropping like flies now that we are at the 2 week mark. Crickets from the MSM, so the dog that didn't bark strikes again.

Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:54 AM (oGBso)

288 "I live north of Spokane.

Posted by: Nancy B"

I'm desperately looking to relocate because of the insanity sweeping the nation and Spokane has attracted my attention. One of my main concerns is the schools as they have all become woke as hell around here, except the most expensive private ones, and now are even full on-board with BLM. Do you have any experience with the schools there? Are they all woke like everyplace else I look?

Posted by: Ripley at June 13, 2020 10:55 AM (MxEKc)

289 But that's not the point. Their point is control, and any numbers that they can twist to look bad will do fine.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM (FtO5h)

I've also noticed that radio news constantly hyperventilates about the number of predicted cases. This tells me that the number of actual cases is not very impressive.

Posted by: Emmie at June 13, 2020 10:55 AM (clsJu)

290 Apple news propaganda '2 weeks in George Floyd's America'

His "America" was being a criminal

Posted by: It's me donna at June 13, 2020 10:55 AM (Zmnko)

291 I just saw a photo of Joe Biden and Bill Clinton taken maybe 25 years ago. Biden looked like a creep back then.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (Uu+Jp)

292 "from every race, religion, color, and creed"

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (Ij+4T)

293 176 Powerline Funnies

https://tinyurl.com/ybbbc9km
Posted by: Blutarski at June 13, 2020 10:09 AM (VNfwt)

I love the photo of Clinton and Biden. Biden looks like he has a mullet and that just makes me laugh it does.

Posted by: browndog at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (BgMrQ)

294 227
Hubs and I both have two weeks of leave on the books, and i really need a vacation.
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:32 AM (qrX0b)

Alaska?
Any of the Horde know?

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (Rbu5d)

295 m, they do look very young

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (m3RIE)

296 The masking rule is not being enforced by Costco employees. This tells me Costco officials are aware that unmasked shoppers pose no risk and they have some other reason for the rule. So I won't comply.

Posted by: Nancy B. at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (4dCss)

Good to know! Is this at the new one on the north side? I hate the one in the valley.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:57 AM (qrX0b)

297 "You chose to devote your life to the defense of America."

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:57 AM (Ij+4T)

298 just saw a photo of Joe Biden and Bill Clinton taken maybe 25 years ago. Biden looked like a creep back then.
Posted by: Northernlurker
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The mullet one? {{shudders!}}

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 10:58 AM (UUBmN)

299 230
I'm guessing it'll be New Detroit shortly. The council said they would start a "community based public safety system." Meaning Antifa and BLM will be patrolling the streets.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at June 13, 2020 10:33 AM (bkUtD)

. Gary's been like that for decades already.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:58 AM (Rbu5d)

300 "against the passions and prejudices of the moment"

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 10:58 AM (Ij+4T)

301 Sponge!

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt - mask free at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (ufFY8)

302 Alaska?
Any of the Horde know?
Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 10:56 AM (Rbu5d)

Alaska is not a bad idea either. We have a few month old great nephew (grand nephew?) in Sitka that we haven't seen yet.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (qrX0b)

303
Funny you should mention "second wave". That is exactly what is trending on Twatter right now.

Only it's not "ZOMG, we're gonna have a 'second wave'!" It's "Second wave? No. We're not even through the first one yet!"

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at June 13, 2020 10:51 AM]/b\

I'll tell you when the "second wave" will hit:

two weeks after the stores start accepting bottle deposit returns

Posted by: AltonJackson at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (YgBSm)

304 Trump is delivering a good speech!

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (UPF6H)

305

Posted by: AltonJackson at June 13, 2020 11:00 AM (YgBSm)

306 lin-duh, I'm accumulating a garage full of WORX products, including a lawnmower. They are all wonderful.

Down side...made in China.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 11:00 AM (XxJt1)

307 Well, I'm off to get my second post-lockdown haircut. You still have to make an appointment (no walk-ins) and do the mask theater in salons here.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 11:00 AM (FtO5h)

308 I have a sinking feeling that every SCOTUS decision is going to go against Trump. I believe Roberts is totally on board with the Resistance and that it has nothing to do with pictures or an illegal adoption.
He's just a Deep State Establishment guy who has a Messianic Complex that he is saving the nation from Trump.

Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 11:00 AM (CqE5x)

309 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

310 I liked the 2nd wave of the music British Invasion

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (m3RIE)

311 So President Trump has rescheduled his Tulsa rally because the original date conflicted with Juneteenth. I'm not sure whether this was a smart move or another example of giving an inch to the bastards.

Either way, I won't be going. The arena reported 200,000 applications for tickets already, and it doesn't hold that many people. I don't want to stand outside the BOk Center at night in the summertime. It's getting hot enough already.

Posted by: Weak Geek at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (u/nim)

312 304 Trump is delivering a good speech!
Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (UPF6H)

He is!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (Ij+4T)

313 Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 11:00 AM (CqE5x)

That's why I had been hoping RBG would retire to spend time with her family.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (FtO5h)

314 Geez, you guys. I walk the hill, feed the birds, clean the kitchen, come back and here you all are still drinking coffee.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (XxJt1)

315 309 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

That's presuming he put it up.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Ij+4T)

316 298 just saw a photo of Joe Biden and Bill Clinton taken maybe 25 years ago. Biden looked like a creep back then.
Posted by: Northernlurker
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The mullet one? {{shudders!}}
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 10:58 AM (UUBmN)

That's the one.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Uu+Jp)

317 245
Then I heard on radio that they're including people who have tested positive for the antibodies, i.e. people who already had WuFlu in the totals. Isn't that misleading?
Posted by: olddog in mo, uckfay ancercay at June 13, 2020 10:39 AM (j/aAl)

Yes.
Purposefully misleading.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Rbu5d)

318 I liked the 2nd wave of the music British Invasion
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (m3RIE)

That's Cream and that ilk? Or The Bee Gees and that stuff?
I forget.

Posted by: JoeF. at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (CqE5x)

319 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

He's now in television. Literally.

Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Uu+Jp)

320 Well, I'm off to get my second post-lockdown haircut. You still have to make an appointment (no walk-ins) and do the mask theater in salons here.
Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020

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Same here, even in the salon run by my barber, an old-school kind of guy. His immune system is somewhat compromised, so I understand him taking precautions. Even with that, he has me remove the mask while he trims my beard. Clearly he's just complying with the stupid regulations for now so he can run his business.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (rpbg1)

321 Biden looked like a creep back then.
Posted by: Northernlurker
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The mullet one? {{shudders!}}
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue

Is the mullet peeking out of his bum ?

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (arJlL)

322 319 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

He's now in television. Literally.
Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Uu+Jp)

Or under it.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (Ij+4T)

323 290 Apple news propaganda '2 weeks in George Floyd's America'

His "America" was being a criminal
Posted by: It's me donna at June 13, 2020 10:55 AM (Zmnko)

Oh c'mon now. Who hasn't found themselves trying to pass counterfeit twenties for smokes while driving around high on meth and fentanyl at noon on Tuesday? I think Sheryl Crow wrote a song about it.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Low Glycemic Souls at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (Wm5SB)

324 Posted by: Ladyl--now mask-free! at June 13, 2020 10:49 AM (TdMsT)

I'm over 29. Was an assistant pro at a small club when I lived in NY in the early 90's. The game is very different now because of the equipment and strings. I was a serve and volley guy which no one is any more.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 11:04 AM (2DOZq)

325 258
A blower would have been great for sweeping all the dust, leaves, etc. out of there.
Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 10:44 AM (UUBmN)

That is a great idea!

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:04 AM (Rbu5d)

326 I could be wrong, but I thought it was early 80s Brits like Jam, Costello, English Beat

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 11:04 AM (m3RIE)

327 254

That's TeamApocalypse's new scam - shrieking about cases. Not deaths or hospitalizations, but cases. Cases being a meaningless number that increased due to their shrieking for more testing, but still a meaningless number.

But that's not the point. Their point is control, and any numbers that they can twist to look bad will do fine.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 10:42 AM

Yep, I mentioned this yesterday. Cases are only meaningful if a high percentage of them are leading to hospitalizations. Because despite what the lunatics claim, the purpose of lockdown orders is not to prevent cases or deaths, but to prevent the overwhelming of hospitals.

In other words, the only data a state needs is

--- how many hospital beds do we have
--- how many hospital beds are currently being used
--- what percentage of cases have been resulting in hospitalizations

If a state has 500 ICU beds and 200 hospitalizations, then they have 300 beds available.

If the percentage of hospitalizations per 100 cases is 1%, that means you'll need 1 bed per every new 100 cases.

Of course, I just looked at the Michigan coronavirus website and I'll be damned if I can only find data on cases and deaths. Nothing about hospitalizations. Funny that, since hospitalization data is THE data point to be tracking to justify lockdown.

But that has been thrown out the window for the new justification: "Stay home, save lives".

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at June 13, 2020 11:05 AM (Do5/p)

328 The camerawork at this West Point graduation speech is great.

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:05 AM (Ij+4T)

329 Ontario's 'circles' are supposed to be an advance over our 'shelter at home bubble'
Yes the idea is that this is the only group that you have physical contact with.
We are not willing to place family members outside of our 'bubble' or 'circle, as the obvious harm exceeds any potential benefit.
Posted by: Trudy at June 13, 2020 09:50 AM (J2vnE)

That is plumb crazy. Here in Alberta, I shook hands with a total stranger yesterday. And lived to tell about it!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:05 AM (cRIOH)

330 If we get 14 days in from the start of the riots and there is no explosion of Wuhan Flu in the cities, then this whole charade is over. I think we're at day 9 or 19 right now.

Posted by: Chunk Hunger at June 13, 2020 11:06 AM (uhPTO)

331 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (rpbg1)

I tried a small neighborhood barber too, but no dice. My county (Larimer, CO) still has a mandatory mask rule in place but with the warmer weather - it's hitting 90 or close to now every day and will all summer - absolutely no one is wearing one unless they have to, to walk in a store or salon. The big chains are enforcing it, so if you go in a Safeway or Home Depot or something you have to do the mask theater. I notice more and more kids in the supermarket not wearing them, and they let it go.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 11:06 AM (FtO5h)

332 On the bright side since the arson and looting started, I haven't heard any celebrities who live in gated communities with servants to cook, clean and shop for them tell me, "We're all in this together."

Oh, yeah? lemme pack my jammies, I'll be right over. Alas, I had no takers.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Low Glycemic Souls at June 13, 2020 11:06 AM (Wm5SB)

333 261
I was sad that I was the only noncompliant person in the entire store.
Posted by: Nancy B. at June 13, 2020 10:45 AM (4dCss)

I know what you mean.
When I do see someone w/out a mask, i try to compliment them on their sanity.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:07 AM (Rbu5d)

334 Day 9 or 10, I mean.

*drinks coffee faster*

Posted by: Chunk Hunger at June 13, 2020 11:07 AM (uhPTO)

335 264
Naming something seems to make it more serious.
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:46 AM (2DOZq)
Hurricanes, tropical storms. Now "they" name snowfalls, viruses...what's next.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:08 AM (Rbu5d)

336 Clearly he's just complying with the stupid regulations for now so he can run his business.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (rpbg1)

That's the main reason I wear mine when I'm out in the terminal. Our CEO is a really nice guy, and I don't want to be the one to get us reported. I'm pretty sure he thinks the whole thing is bullshit, but he can't come out and say it.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:08 AM (qrX0b)

337 Powerline Funnies

https://tinyurl.com/ybbbc9km

Lots of good stuff there. "Loafers"

Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:09 AM (l0Lgi)

338 Oh c'mon now. Who hasn't found themselves trying to pass counterfeit twenties for smokes while driving around high on meth and fentanyl at noon on Tuesday? I think Sheryl Crow wrote a song about it.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Low Glycemic Souls at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (Wm5SB)

I hear Elton John is re-purposing his "Candle In the Wind" song for ol' George.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 13, 2020 11:09 AM (hku12)

339 Guy, here in Mesa county it's about 40/60 with the 40% being virtue signalers. I understand the elderly, but I saw way too many masks at Safeway. We've had 65 cases and no deaths. Pop. 153K. It's such an utter joke.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 11:09 AM (UPF6H)

340 I have a vintage powered reel mower. The guy that owned it took great care of it, replacing the blades as needed. If I can get someone to get it out of the garage, I'd use it.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 11:09 AM (YynYJ)

341 And Madness.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 11:10 AM (m3RIE)

342 Biden looked like a creep back then.

Posted by: Northernlurker

That's because he WAS a creep back then.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 13, 2020 11:10 AM (oVJmc)

343 That is plumb crazy. Here in Alberta, I shook hands with a total stranger yesterday. And lived to tell about it!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Yeah, but now his tires are full of infected air!

Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:10 AM (l0Lgi)

344 Why does Trump need two hands to drink water?

Posted by: Seriously at June 13, 2020 11:10 AM (0TCLw)

345 Space Force!

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt - mask free at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (ufFY8)

346 And for the record, there are people in Oregon that still aren't getting their unemployment. You can't get through when you call either.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (YynYJ)

347 Jordan61, I don't know where you're located, but the beaches between Murrell's Inlet and Georgetown in SC are nice, as is Wrightsville Beach outside of Wilmington NC. All are generally a bit pricey, but I think less expensive now, what with the travel industry being on the skids.

But I'm a beach person, so ymmv.

Posted by: Hierominous Botch at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (YqED9)

348 Space Force!!!

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (Ij+4T)

349 Biden looked like a creep back then.

Posted by: Northernlurker

That's because he WAS a creep back then.I
===
He looks like a creep now too.

Posted by: Simplemind at June 13, 2020 11:12 AM (ZuGkg)

350 Technically, Space Force is a rival to the West Point graduates, yes?

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:12 AM (Ij+4T)

351 I tried a small neighborhood barber too, but no dice. My county (Larimer, CO) still has a mandatory mask rule in place but with the warmer weather - it's hitting 90 or close to now every day and will all summer - absolutely no one is wearing one unless they have to, to walk in a store or salon. The big chains are enforcing it, so if you go in a Safeway or Home Depot or something you have to do the mask theater. I notice more and more kids in the supermarket not wearing them, and they let it go.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020

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You mean the shops there, even the big ones, *still* think you don't need A/C in CO? That annoyed me no end when I lived there 1997-2001. That, and people willing to not only go into an unaired restaurant, but then sit in the sun from the window!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 11:12 AM (rpbg1)

352 264

Every flu season we have between 20 and 45 million cases. Let's just hope we don't start naming the virus each season instead of just calling it the flu. Naming something seems to make it more serious.

Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:46 AM

Not enough time was spent hammering home the fact that this is a strain of the same virus that Obama did nothing about in 2009, SARS-CoV (H1N1). We did none of this "social distancing" or mask nonsense back then and... less people died.

Also, not enough time has been spent pointing out the fact that a very high percentage of deaths were a direct result of Governor's orders to send patients to nursing homes. After we knew that was a bad idea from stories coming out of Italy and our own Seattle, WA nursing homes early in FEB-MAR.

One could say that the high death count from SARS-CoV-2 is directly because of the lockdown actions. You take away the people murdered in nursing homes due to the Governor's orders and the case, hospitalization and death counts are no higher than a bad flu season.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at June 13, 2020 11:13 AM (Do5/p)

353 346 And for the record, there are people in Oregon that still aren't getting their unemployment. You can't get through when you call either.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (YynYJ)

My sister in CA got fired the first week of March, just before things started getting crazy (not Kung Flu related, her company was bought out by another company and they fired everyone). She just got her unemployment last week.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:13 AM (qrX0b)

354 Biden IS a creep. I should know.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 11:14 AM (XxJt1)

355 Had a salon appt. last week after work. No masks on anyone, but they are only having 1 stylist at a time in the shop. They think it's bs, but the only way they could open.

Posted by: Infidel at June 13, 2020 11:14 AM (UPF6H)

356 This speech is excellent.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at June 13, 2020 11:15 AM (m3RIE)

357 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

He's now in television. Literally.
Posted by: Northernlurker, still lurking after all these years at June 13, 2020 11:02 AM (Uu+Jp)

Or under it.
Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:03 AM (Ij+4T)

Most people try to be on TV. At Ace, TV on you!

Posted by: Diogenes at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (26aeI)

358 That Magic: the Gathering thing from the sidebar...

its proof that racism has been solved. If you have to go that far to find something racist, if that's where you think it is, there is no actual racism around you any longer.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (KZzsI)

359 "It has given you soldiers that you can rely on, to your right and to your left."

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (Ij+4T)

360 But I'm a beach person, so ymmv.
Posted by: Hierominous Botch at June 13, 2020 11:11 AM (YqED9)

I'm in eastern Washington, and I would LOVE to go to a beach! Hubs was in the Coast Guard for 25 years before we moved here, and we both really miss being near the water.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (qrX0b)

361 My sister in CA got fired the first week of March, just before things started getting crazy (not Kung Flu related, her company was bought out by another company and they fired everyone). She just got her unemployment last week.
Posted by: Jordan61

Is she gonna get back psy ?

Postdated checks ?

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (arJlL)

362 re Powerline funnies above, that place has been a beacon of nice middle-of-the-road common sense for many years now. It's easy to imagine have a pleasant and informative conversation with any of those guys.

And plus! I had a pun published there once upon a time, so obviously they have excellent taste also!

Posted by: Hierominous Botch at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (YqED9)

363 302
We have a few month old great nephew (grand nephew?) in Sitka that we haven't seen yet.
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 10:59 AM (qrX0b)

Oh My, Sitka is one of my favorite places.
It has the most amazing light; mountain air AND ocean air in one place.

So very beautiful.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (Rbu5d)

364 Dewalt is expensive but they say that they build "some lines" in the USA of domestic and foreign components. All of our power tools are Dewalt, about 10 years old but still going. I'm seriously considering one of their blowers/sweepers.

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (UUBmN)

365 Yeah, but now his tires are full of infected air!
Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:10 AM (l0Lgi)

LOL

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (qrX0b)

366 I hear Elton John is re-purposing his "Candle In the Wind" song for ol' George.

That was kind of touching when he wrote it for Marilyn Monroe, a bit cheap when he repurposed it for Princess Di, and now its just parody.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (KZzsI)

367 They did manage to find someone that got the Wuflu at a protest. They said "less than a handful" got it. But they put reopening on hold because they had people testing positive.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (YynYJ)

368 Trump could hold a rally on Juneteenth, and just take the stage in a comfy chair while wave after wave of black conservatives take the podium and speak "their truth". (Which would be... you know... The Truth.)

Posted by: Warai-otoko at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (6FeV1)

369 Our company managed to struggle through and we're coming out on the other side mostly unscathed. Being in the import/export biz I was tres worried. But upper management did a fine job of steering us through.

All employees with multiple-income households (spuse working at an essential job) were asked to take furlough so that those who depended on their paycheck could work. They were promised they would be made whole when they returned. All have come back and been made whole.

All bonuses, normally paid at the end of the 1st quarter, were cancelled...but...now we are geting them, late and in installments to spread out the hit, but hey, that's a lot of money I thought I'd never see.

And we were already a work-at-home company so we were already ready. All told, I give my company an A+ for the way they got us through. At the worst point, business was down 25%, but we're now almost back to normal.

Posted by: Guy Smiley at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (FtO5h)

370 Here in Alberta, I shook hands with a total stranger yesterday. And lived to tell about it!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:05 AM (cRIOH)
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It's all fun 'n games right up until your arm falls off...

Posted by: Captain Obvious, of the sloop John B. at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (1jlUc)

371 281
Graduating into this mess...
Posted by: It's me donna at June 13, 2020 10:53 AM (Zmnko)

Those cadets are such racists...their class president is an American of african descent.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (Rbu5d)

372 Is she gonna get back psy ?

Postdated checks ?
Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM (arJlL)

She got it all at once, something like 8 grand.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (qrX0b)

373 BEST ELECTRIC MOWER?
Hubby will celebrate a milestone birthday next year, so I have considered getting him a robot mower. The units offered by Stihl and Husqvarna appear to be made in USA, but I intend to get confirmation before buying.

Posted by: Kathy at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (Me4XW)

374 Joe Biden was first elected in 1970 (to a county position). Fifty years in government and he aims to continue.

Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:20 AM (9Fwwf)

375 Now "they" name snowfalls, viruses...what's next.
Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:08 AM (Rbu5d)

"The Winds of November"

Posted by: Commissar G Lightfoot at June 13, 2020 11:20 AM (iXjtm)

376 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?

Yes, but it was kind of muffled, and then it stopped.

Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (9Fwwf)

377 Those soldiers couldn'thave family there for graduation?
Disgraceful.

Posted by: Flyover at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (Rbu5d)

378 lin-duh, whatever cordless blower you get, you will love. They weigh almost nothing and are much handier than the corded ones.

Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (XxJt1)

379 George Floyd >> MLK

My word as a Biden!

Posted by: Ignoramus at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (9TdxA)

380 Most people try to be on TV. At Ace, TV on you!
Posted by: Diogenes

Jonathan Winters said one time he went back home for a visit ran into an old school mate and the guy asked him what he did....

Winters said "I'm in television"

The guy says "yeah ? Mary has a Zenith and its giving her trouble; maybe you could look at it for her"

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (arJlL)

381 Compare these graduates to the CHAZ denizens!

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:22 AM (Ij+4T)

382 376 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?

Yes, but it was kind of muffled, and then it stopped.
Posted by: t-bird at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (9Fwwf)

hahahahahaha

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:22 AM (Ij+4T)

383 Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (qrX0b)

Well, Wilmington's a small city, but it does have an airport! As does Myrtle Beach, though you couldn't pay me to stay there (perhaps I would be willing to reconsider if anyone wants to make an offer), but it's just a few miles down the road (25-30) from MB to Litchfield or Pawley's Island. Different county, way different atmosphere. Carnival in MB, mostly laid back down the road.

Posted by: Hierominous Botch at June 13, 2020 11:22 AM (YqED9)

384 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?

Yes, but it was kind of muffled, and then it stopped.

Wow, we must have really pissed him off if he's giving us the silent treatment.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - fighting with a dying hard drive at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (SchxB)

385 I'm wondering, should George Floyd be sculpted onto Mt. Rushmore, or should he have a mountain all to himself?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (wPVhA)

386 She got it all at once, something like 8 grand.
Posted by: Jordan61

NICE !

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (arJlL)

387 Noodus perspectivus

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (rpbg1)

388 China Gong In. The Wind.

Posted by: humphreyrobot at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (pB6Gt)

389 366

That was kind of touching when he wrote it for Marilyn Monroe, a bit cheap when he repurposed it for Princess Di, and now its just parody.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:17 AM

Don't forget when he did it for me!

Posted by: Ryan White at June 13, 2020 11:23 AM (Do5/p)

390 I've had a drip coffee maker of some unknown Chinese make that has lasted years and years and still works just fine.
Posted by: Colin at June 13, 2020 10:13 AM (f35MK)

I have an ancient Phillips drip coffee maker that uses the Melitta-style cone filters. It's already worn out one "permanent" stainless steel mesh filter Has to be close to 15 years old, and still going strong.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:24 AM (wN1/q)

391 Wow, getting to salute the President face to face immediately after graduation!

Posted by: m at June 13, 2020 11:25 AM (Ij+4T)

392 Posted by: Kathy at June 13, 2020 11:19 AM (Me4XW)

Those are cool! The Roomba folks are coming out with one I think. Probably made in China though.

Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:25 AM (qrX0b)

393 A bit of good news for those fed up taking orders to remain at home

Hundreds attend 2020 Spring Rod Run car show despite cancellation

Posted by: idlan at June 13, 2020 11:25 AM (exEdc)

394 309 Has anyone heard from Ace since he put up a wall-mounted tv ?

Posted by: JT at June 13, 2020 11:01 AM (arJlL)

Getting the quicklime ready...

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM guy at June 13, 2020 11:26 AM (ZSK0i)

395 That would also have the bonus effect of polluting gaia with disgusting petro chemicals and toxifying their precious air molecles!

Of those who cut their own lawns, an electric mower is the preferred contraption of choice. Or a push mower, I kid you not.
Posted by: Boots at June 13, 2020 10:22 AM (oGBso)

Two-stroke mower FTW! Nothing like that haze of blue oil smoke. Smells like...victory!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:27 AM (wN1/q)

396 The mechanical push mower is a great workout. I wonder if they manufacture them anymore?
Posted by: Kilroy wasn't here at June 13, 2020 10:24 AM (2DOZq)

They do, but they are probably crap. If you must have one, find a vintage Clemson. They hit the perfect balance between light weight and ultra-rigid construction. A push mower with a flexy frame is junk.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:30 AM (wN1/q)

397 I would mow with a push mower, but I can't hack it these days. I'd get the lawn about a quarter done then be found dead on the grass hours later.

Its a bit of a workout but its a nice way to do the job and gives you some exercise. A well-made push mower cuts the grass really well, like going through with scissors.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:31 AM (KZzsI)

398 I hate to tell you, but those are fake as the day is long

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As Castle said to Beckett:
"We know Santa isn't real but we love him just the same."

Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at June 13, 2020 11:33 AM (d6mdH)

399 WTF is Juneteenth? Never heard of it before? Another made up POS?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at June 13, 2020 11:33 AM (nRk/c)

400 No work boots were stolen.

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Or Father's Day cards.
Except for those addressd to 'To Whom it may concern'

Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whittling away like mad at June 13, 2020 11:34 AM (d6mdH)

401 WTF is Juneteenth? Never heard of it before? Another made up POS?

Texas holiday for blacks.

It memorializes June 19, 1865, when Union general Gordon Granger read orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free.

Its like the reading of the Emancipation proclamation, but only for Texas. Big thing there, but oddly specific

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:44 AM (KZzsI)

402 >>>[392] Those are cool! The Roomba folks are coming out with one I think. Probably made in China though. Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:25 AM (qrX0b)

Another interesting lawn gadget is the Beetl (robotic pooper scooper). We no longer have our own pets -- just grandpuppies now -- but many deer families visit our property every spring and fall.

Posted by: Kathy at June 13, 2020 11:44 AM (Me4XW)

403 I'm in eastern Washington, and I would LOVE to go to a beach! Hubs was in the Coast Guard for 25 years before we moved here, and we both really miss being near the water.
Posted by: Jordan61 at June 13, 2020 11:16 AM (qrX0b)

Some nice beaches near Sand Point. And Christina Lake, just across the border in B.C. Only warm water lake in B.C. It has bass in it, and as far as I know, that makes it unique in western Canada.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:46 AM (wN1/q)

404 Funny but I grew up mostly in Texas and lived here most of my 29 years and never really heard of Juneteenth until I started working for the state about 3 years ago.

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 11:47 AM (UUBmN)

405 lin-duh, whatever cordless blower you get, you will love. They weigh almost nothing and are much handier than the corded ones.
Posted by: creeper at June 13, 2020 11:21 AM (XxJt1)

Me and Julio. No cords, no papers either, ese.

Posted by: Pedro at June 13, 2020 11:48 AM (wN1/q)

406 Me and Julio. No cords, no papers either, ese.
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I used Jorge for about 12 years now his brother Joel to actually cut, edge, and blow the actual yard. Jorge disappeared about 4 years ago after a trip home to Mexico. Never did get the whole story.
I need the blower for the porches and garage. We don't actually do yard work...

Posted by: lin-duh en fugue at June 13, 2020 11:53 AM (UUBmN)

407 Its a bit of a workout but its a nice way to do the job and gives you some exercise. A well-made push mower cuts the grass really well, like going through with scissors.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at June 13, 2020 11:31 AM (KZzsI)

Because they actually are scissors. One fixed blade at the bottom, and a rotating reel with several helical blades.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 13, 2020 11:53 AM (wN1/q)

408 I have a Greenworks leaf blower. It works pretty well.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 13, 2020 12:08 PM (YynYJ)

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