12/4/21 EMT

Your first last first Saturday EMT of the last month of 2021.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:03 AM

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1 G'mornin' Horde !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 06:04 AM (03BbD)

2 Happy Saturday horde

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:04 AM (2JoB8)

3
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 04, 2021 06:05 AM (DUIap)

4 Mornin' again, all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:05 AM (Z/jzm)

5 See the CJN 3rd podcast is up, hopefully will get to painting later and listen.

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:05 AM (2JoB8)

6 MLiI!

I can't help my baby brother, and it's killing me.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:09 AM (Mp1ug)

7 I have yet to figure out what Krak's sentence means above, but never mind, he's rolling.

Chekov the Ailing Codger Cat is really doing better. He's purring here with me on the living room floor, instead of retreating to his den, the bedroom, after breakfast. It's amazing how much brighter and energetic he seems in the morning. The new nerve pain pills (gabapentin, crushed into his Rx food) are really working. Hard to remember that we thought he might not even make it to Halloween this year!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 04, 2021 06:10 AM (c6xtn)

8 Good morning horde and {{smh}}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:11 AM (EZebt)

9 SMH other than being a good ear don't know what else you could do.

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:12 AM (2JoB8)

10 This is the time of year there is a lot of "besting and worsting of the year" going around.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:13 AM (EZebt)

11 willared...

((SMH))
Posted by: My Life is Insanity

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 06:13 AM (arJlL)

12 I can't help my baby brother, and it's killing me.
Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return

Say your prayers and eat your vegetables....

Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 06:14 AM (arJlL)

13 Went through that with mine, different circumstances but that same feeling of helplessness toward someone you love. Prayers help, but as you know not always the outcome we want. Prayers, time and patience and whatever support you can offer is about all you can do. Not easy.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:14 AM (Z/jzm)

14 Am more convinced than ever they had to drive up the death rate of Covid as the fear factor to implement all their machinations. Making nursing homes take in Covid patients was just one, turning every possible death with Covid as a Covid was another. They act like Covid is Ebola with a %80 -90 death rate.

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:16 AM (2JoB8)

15 ZOD IMPERIAL.

Posted by: ZOD at December 04, 2021 06:17 AM (M3Z2J)

16 As this year came to conclusion 1979 was my most fun year, can't see how 2021 can not be worst, at least so far.

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:17 AM (2JoB8)

17 powerline's week in pictures:

https://is.gd/6UJr0t

we could all probably use a mild chuckle this morning ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 06:18 AM (03BbD)

18 >>10 This is the time of year there is a lot of "besting and worsting of the year" going around.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:13 AM (EZebt)

Also the time of year for Twilight Zone marathons. Best episode: It's A Good Life.

Posted by: ZOD at December 04, 2021 06:19 AM (M3Z2J)

19 https://tinyurl.com/367jwnzp
More comics from Bad Blue

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:20 AM (2JoB8)

20 "It Happened on Maple Street." a story for our times.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:21 AM (EZebt)

21 I told him that our (alcoholic) mother will never admit wrongdoing, but I had forgiven her a long time ago, for my own sanity.
Baby bro, otoh, is so filled with rage and resentment towards her, that it has affected his marriage and the relationship with his daughters, which I understand only too well.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:25 AM (Mp1ug)

22 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.

*waves to SMH across the river*

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 06:28 AM (ju2Fy)

23 *waves back at olddog*

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:31 AM (Mp1ug)

24 I predict the days will start to get longer this month, towards the end. Adjust porch light timers accordingly.

Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher at December 04, 2021 06:31 AM (buTO7)

25 Adjust porch light timers accordingly.
___

No point when you don't bother turning on porch lights.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:35 AM (Mp1ug)

26 A lot of my prayers are answered with the word "no."

But at least when I get to the pearly gates, Saint Peter is going to recognize my voice.

Posted by: Edward Robinson at December 04, 2021 06:36 AM (rDgjh)

27 Off "Richard Cory" author sock.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 04, 2021 06:37 AM (rDgjh)

28 Millions of Muslims are Converting to Christianity After Having Dreams and Visions of Jesus Christ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL2MM_efr6Y

Why is this happening?
Time is short. Jesus is coming back.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:37 AM (Mp1ug)

29 Morning Mouth Breathers

Posted by: weirdflunky at December 04, 2021 06:37 AM (cknjq)

30 A prayer for complete and immediate healing for Vic

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:38 AM (EZebt)

31 Winter is a time for pruning. There will be growth in the Spring.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 04, 2021 06:38 AM (rDgjh)

32 mornin yall. It's really happening. Fake violins in the streets:

'Police are warning citizens around the country of scam artists who pretend to play the violin at shopping centers and parking lots while an instrumental plays through a speaker.'

Posted by: I'm on the lam but I ain't no sheep. at December 04, 2021 06:38 AM (Tnijr)

33 Morning, Peeps

Posted by: fluffy at December 04, 2021 06:39 AM (UnQlg)

34 Darkness continues to grow until Dec 21 there abouts, but cold continues until February

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:39 AM (2JoB8)

35 oops off red and black sock

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 06:40 AM (Tnijr)

36 Amir Tsarfati: Middle East Update: Will Israel Attack Iran?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmZQQhVoV5Y

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:41 AM (Mp1ug)

37 >>but cold continues until February
Posted by: Skip

Or March. Sometimes April

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:41 AM (Z/jzm)

38 Thank you for those words of wisdom, Mr Gardner ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 06:43 AM (03BbD)

39 Post-op pain from oral laser surgery finally caught up with me. No probs until last nite. Looks like today is soup day.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 06:43 AM (ju2Fy)

40 A glorious good morning to ya'll.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 06:44 AM (wNQCQ)

41 Ouch, olddog. Take it easy, and take the drugs?

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:44 AM (Z/jzm)

42
Good morning, Hordians.

Let's get out there and enrage the lunatics by living a good life today.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 06:46 AM (/U27+)

43 Ben Had!

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:46 AM (Mp1ug)

44 & the same to you, BenHad !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 06:47 AM (03BbD)

45 Yeah, I popped some Advil when a bit ago, MLiI. Sad thing is I have some cold pizza in the frig that's calling to me. Hopefully meds will kick in soon and I can have some for breakfast.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 06:47 AM (ju2Fy)

46 Some of us were meant to merely live. A good life is not yet within our grasp.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:47 AM (Mp1ug)

47 that's the plan here, H7 !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 06:47 AM (03BbD)

48
g'mornin', Ben Had

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 04, 2021 06:49 AM (DUIap)

49 Just don't over-do it, oldog. The pizza will be there tomorrow (maybe)!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:50 AM (Z/jzm)

50 SMH, I am so honored to have you as the family I choose to have.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 06:50 AM (wNQCQ)

51 I guess our beloved commander in chief is getting over his cold with the loving care of Doctor Jill. Can she write prescriptions?

Posted by: Colin at December 04, 2021 06:51 AM (nWwrF)

52 A prayer for complete and immediate healing for Vic
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 06:51 AM (arJlL)

53 Hiya Ben Had !

Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 06:51 AM (arJlL)

54 Was thinking pizza tonight

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:52 AM (2JoB8)

55 Has Vic been heard from? Hope he's doing ok

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:52 AM (Z/jzm)

56 Ben Had...

*wipes eyes*

Thank you. You have loved me more unconditionally than my mom ever did.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:53 AM (Mp1ug)

57 I'd do a breakfast pizza but once again, no bacon here. Someone is slacking!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 06:54 AM (Z/jzm)

58 Get baby bro out of Hawaii. What a claustrophobic place.

Posted by: yep at December 04, 2021 06:54 AM (/MmSw)

59 Was thinking pizza tonight
Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:52 AM (2JoB

===

These are good thoughts. One of my old buddies posted a pic of two Sicilian slices he was having in lower Manhattan yesterday

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 06:55 AM (EZebt)

60 yep,

Working on it. Unfortunately, we don't have much money.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:56 AM (Mp1ug)

61 Working poor to the lower middle class is what we're classified as.

We rent, no stocks, but at least no credit card debt.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:58 AM (Mp1ug)

62 Vic showed up later in day last weekend but missed why the absence

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 06:58 AM (2JoB8)

63 Good to know he is still here

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 07:00 AM (EZebt)

64 sock_rat, may your day be filled with soft sunshine, gentle breezes and flowers.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:00 AM (wNQCQ)

65 Got my paperwork for my next surgery. Said to block out my whole day. Procedure could take from 30 mins to 6 hrs depending how many times they have to go back in to remove basal cells from my nose.

Didn't sound too fun. May require follow up plastic surgery. I might have to buy a magnifying glass if I can't wear my readers.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 07:05 AM (ju2Fy)

66 The Laundry List - 14 Traits of an Adult Child of an Alcoholic

https://adultchildren.org/literature/laundry-list/

Just sent this to my brother.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:06 AM (Mp1ug)

67 We have an overdeveloped sense of responsibility and it is easier for us to be concerned with others rather than ourselves; this enables us not to look too closely at our own faults, etc.
__

This helps in a combat zone; at home, not so much.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:08 AM (Mp1ug)

68 oldog, continued prayers.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:09 AM (wNQCQ)

69 olddog in mo,

Prayers up for your recovery.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:10 AM (Mp1ug)

70 Thanks, Ben Had. This will be 3d surgery in as many months. At least I've met my deductible. Getting everything knocked out before Jan. 1.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 07:12 AM (ju2Fy)

71 Morning peeps. Going on day two unsupervised. The wife is visiting her daughter and grandson in Ohio. Nothing burned down yesterday and I still have all my fingers and toes.

It's early...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 07:13 AM (BFigT)

72 Morning peeps. Going on day two unsupervised. ...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 07:13 AM (BFigT)
===
My wife makes sure to always leave the dog with me just in case.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 07:15 AM (EZebt)

73 https://no-pasaran.blogspot.com/2021/12/
comparing-3-deadly-events-in-waukesha.html

Putting it all into perspective

Posted by: Skip at December 04, 2021 07:16 AM (2JoB8)

74 awwww, thank you, BenHad !

within the limits of Wisconsin in December, it will be, pretty much !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 07:18 AM (03BbD)

75 Thank God for music.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:21 AM (Mp1ug)

76 SMH, Amen! I put on a CD out in the barn and I get twice as much done.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:26 AM (wNQCQ)

77 38 degrees but still air for now

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:26 AM (2JoB8)

78 WTFO??

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:26 AM (yrol0)

79 66 going to 78 down here by NASA

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:27 AM (yrol0)

80 26, heading to 38 here

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 07:29 AM (03BbD)

81
Need to wake Her Majesty up and get her her coffee. First day of showing this weekend up in Conroe. That's an hour and a half drive from Schloss Hadrian. We took the RV up on Thursday and at least I'll be commuting.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 07:30 AM (/U27+)

82 Hadrian, Best of all outcomes for you today. Luck has nothing to do with your success!

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:32 AM (wNQCQ)

83 SMH, Amen! I put on a CD out in the barn and I get twice as much done.
Posted by: Ben Had

Do you have a CD player ?

Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 07:32 AM (arJlL)

84 32 heading to 37 here, and cloudy. Looking ahead it's going to get chilly. Low of 9 predicted in a few days.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 07:33 AM (Z/jzm)

85 Got some coffee, and I think a bacon, egg and cheese English muffin sounds good this morning. "Finger food." Less clean up.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 07:33 AM (BFigT)

86 I don't listen to music, I listen to Mark Levin shrieking.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 07:34 AM (EZebt)

87 About Time:

HUGE: Federal Judge Strikes Down DOD Claim That Pfizers EUA Vaccine and Comirnaty Are Interchangeable

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:34 AM (yrol0)

88 Heh Ben Had.

I'm in a mood right now where I need to...unwind.

My mind is going back to a time where I don't want it to go.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:34 AM (Mp1ug)

89 Hadrian Delilah drinks coffee?

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:35 AM (2JoB8)

90 I don't listen to music, I listen to Mark Levin shrieking.
Posted by: San Franpsych0
___

Whatever floats your boat, but listening to someone yelling is not my thing.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:35 AM (Mp1ug)

91
Luck has nothing to do with your success!
Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:32 AM (wNQCQ)

Thank you. Where Delilah stands right now:

Breed: 1087 points (1st)
All-Breed: 9009 points (1st)
Grand Champion: 322 points (1st)
National Owner-Handler Series: 560 points (1st)

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 07:35 AM (/U27+)

92 Boy you sure spoil that dog, but guess she earns it

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:36 AM (2JoB8)

93 Stone:

I think I was being set up. I mean, heres the amazing thing, and that is I watched the Presidents speech from my hotel room at the Willard Hotel, and then there was a call on the house phone and two agents from the Secret Service wanted to escort me to the Capitol.

Now, Ive been in politics for a long time. Secret Service doesnt do political chores.

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:36 AM (yrol0)

94 Have to head out in a bit to wash and wax-as-I-dry the car. Later, Miss Linda wants to go to a local thrift store, so I'll drop her off there, pick up some car stuff at Walmart, and swing back. I already have the oil for the car's Dec. change, so I need the filter, plus new wipers, some more spray wax, and a bottle of Techron fuel system cleaner. I run that through before the oil change.

I hate the prices, even at WM; but I love getting the right stuff for the car. Though I wish I had a place to do my own oil changes again.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 04, 2021 07:36 AM (c6xtn)

95
Delilah drinks coffee?
Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:35 AM (2JoB

She would if she could. Her uncle Dutch would take a sip from the steward's cup when Her Majesty was getting his armband.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 07:37 AM (/U27+)

96 JT, I couldn't do without one.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:37 AM (wNQCQ)

97 Whatever floats your boat, but listening to someone yelling is not my thing.
Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:35 AM (Mp1ug)
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I was raised in NY so it relaxes me.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 07:39 AM (EZebt)

98 My cats often liked to sniff the coffee and looked like they wanted to drink it.

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:40 AM (2JoB8)

99 SMH, I'm here if you need me. I listen real good.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:41 AM (wNQCQ)

100 SMH, I'm here if you need me. I listen real good.
Posted by: Ben Had
___

I know you do.
And I love you for that.

Right now though, I have to work some things out in my head, and my heart.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:43 AM (Mp1ug)

101 Currently watching a beautiful sunrise.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:44 AM (Mp1ug)

102 Dogs always welcome the new day. Lucky dogs.

It will get up to the 70s here this weekend. Rallycross tomorrow. I am taking bids on sponsorship of the car next year. The old sponsor went out of business.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 07:46 AM (Tnijr)

103 Good Morning, Horde!

{{{Ben Had}}}

{{{SMH}}}

Congratulations to Team Delilah.

Posted by: Ladyl at December 04, 2021 07:47 AM (TdMsT)

104 I'm cracking up here:

I watch a cute older lady's thrift finds videos on YT.
Today, she's making inexpensive gifts by adding decorative labels to soap bars.
Of the four prints she's using, three are lovely vintage winter scenes and one is a famous quote from "Nat'L Lampoons Christmas".

Not sure who I'd give that one to.

Posted by: sal at December 04, 2021 07:47 AM (bJKUl)

105 If somebody gave me soap for Christmas I might question my hygiene.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 07:49 AM (Tnijr)

106 Ladyl, darlin. Hope your cold is better.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:52 AM (wNQCQ)

107 Hey Ladyl : )

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:53 AM (Mp1ug)

108 Good Saturday morning all!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 07:54 AM (nxdel)

109 Hi Jewells.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 07:55 AM (Mp1ug)

110 105 If somebody gave me soap for Christmas I might question my hygiene.
Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 07:49 AM (Tnijr)

Nah, these are the lovely bars you put in the powder room for guests.
No gentle hint intended.

Posted by: sal at December 04, 2021 07:55 AM (bJKUl)

111 It's still to early for leaf blower isn't it?

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 07:57 AM (2JoB8)

112 Jewells, good morning!

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:57 AM (wNQCQ)

113 On Wednesday, he told an audience that during the Six-Day War, he had acted as a liaison between Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and the Egyptian government.

The Six-Day War occurred in 1967, when Levi Eshkol was the prime minister of Israel and Biden was plagiarizing his way toward finishing No. 76 of 85 in law school.

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:58 AM (yrol0)

114 Only if you like your neighbors, Skip

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 07:59 AM (Z/jzm)

115 "Nah, these are the lovely bars you put in the powder room for guests. "

My Grandma used to tell the tale of me trying to eat the little decorative soap thingys in her bathroom when I was a tyke. Put me off 'em it did.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 07:59 AM (Tnijr)

116 Just past getting light o'clock here

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:00 AM (Z/jzm)

117 Good morning SMH, Ben Had Ladyl..my dear friends.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 08:00 AM (nxdel)

118 >>My Grandma used to tell the tale of me trying to eat the little decorative soap thingys in her bathroom when I was a tyke. Put me off 'em it did.
Posted by: f'd

By choice or by punishment?

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:01 AM (Z/jzm)

119 I can't make many of this lady's suggestions because I'm not allowed to use a hot glue gun without adult supervision.

And I have the scars to prove it.

Posted by: sal at December 04, 2021 08:01 AM (bJKUl)

120 There was something you relatives gave you for Christmas was soap and socks. When you about 5, you are disappointed and I wonder what my facial expressions were. Like getting a hallow East bunny expecting more than jelly beans and lots of plastic green grass. That soap smell has stuck with me all these years and it was pleasant enough I guess. Parents always gave me lots of guns, the kind that fired BB's or some kind of pellet, thumbs up!

Posted by: Colin at December 04, 2021 08:02 AM (sUl9n)

121 Thank God for music.

--

Morning, my fellow 'ron peeps. Yes, music does heal.

What's the matter with Vic? And olddog, I hope you turn the corner today and that your mouth starts getting better very soon. That can't be fun. Prayers to you.

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 04, 2021 08:02 AM (sVtYq)

122 {{{Jewells}}}!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 04, 2021 08:03 AM (TdMsT)

123 DeBarge - Share My World (1985)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg3Lif8DykA

Junior prom song.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:03 AM (Mp1ug)

124 The Oakland County MI sheriff is on Fox, concerning the school shooters parents. More bling on his uniform than General Miley or most Turkish admirals.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:05 AM (C1Lsn)

125 106 Ladyl, darlin. Hope your cold is better.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 07:52 AM (wNQCQ)

Thanks, Ben Had! Now I've got bronchitis. But it's not too bad!

Posted by: Ladyl at December 04, 2021 08:05 AM (TdMsT)

126 Posted by: bill in arkansas
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These cops are no different from the yahoos I came across in Iraq.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:06 AM (Mp1ug)

127 lol, Colin, reminds me of my first gun ... a rubber-bulb kind of thing that fired a ping-pong ball. only baby picture of me that I liked in later life !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:06 AM (03BbD)

128 how many stars on the gold-fringed shoulder-boards ?

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:08 AM (03BbD)

129 SMH, Amen! I put on a CD out in the barn and I get twice as much done.
Posted by: Ben Had

Do you have a CD player ?
Posted by: JT at December 04, 2021 07:32 AM

You kids. Some of us only have 8-tracks or wax cylinders.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 04, 2021 08:09 AM (a3Q+t)

130 "By choice or by punishment?
Posted by: My Life is Insanity"

I thought they were candy. Like when I drank the fiberglass resin because I thought it was Coke.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:09 AM (Tnijr)

131 Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Whatevers, Boomer.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:09 AM (Mp1ug)

132 What has happened with Vic? Thanks to Hrothgar I am just getting caught up on the Mike Hammer situation (in the ONT) but now I see Vic is ailing? And olddog, I didn't know about your surgery. Will keep all of you precious Hordelings in my prayers. I know God knows exactly who I am talking about.

Posted by: bluebell at December 04, 2021 08:09 AM (wyw4S)

133 Oldog, I hope you begin to feel better. Skimming the above comments I take it you had some kind of oral surgery. Prayers up for you.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 08:10 AM (nxdel)

134 The sunrise here in the Bluegrass started off meh... but after about 20 minutes there were all these horizontal streaks of orange and yellow piercing the clouds.

The bacon, egg and cheese muffin was awesome BTW.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:10 AM (BFigT)

135 Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 07:58 AM (yrol0)

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Hallmark of a real sociopath. He believes his own lies. It's called fabulation.

Like my wife...Morgan Fairchild.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 08:11 AM (EZebt)

136 lovely red sunrise here, with a big patch of baby-blue sky in the middle !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:11 AM (03BbD)

137 I got one gun for Christmas that fired wooden balls. Spring loaded and was sort of automatic if wound up. Got my first BB pistol later which could be fired in the house. Smaller BB than normal and I fired them into the living room coach. Then later the big move up to a rifle so us kids could shot at each other!

Posted by: Colin at December 04, 2021 08:11 AM (sUl9n)

138 So glad to see Mike Hammer's comments in the ONT. His good sense of humor is encouraging. Recovery from a brain injury can be brutal

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:12 AM (Z/jzm)

139 Hey bluebell,
you were in the crossword puzzle again today: 4 letters, gangster's weapon.

Posted by: sal at December 04, 2021 08:12 AM (bJKUl)

140 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.

Posted by: Muad'dib at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM (5SzKU)

141 The Jets - Make It Real

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8LLF-46FN8

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM (Mp1ug)

142 Modern Police Chiefs all wear 4 starts on the shoulder boards and on the collar. What ever happened to the old western sheriff who just wore a simple star on the chest.

Posted by: Colin at December 04, 2021 08:14 AM (sUl9n)

143 >>I thought they were candy. Like when I drank the fiberglass resin because I thought it was Coke.
Posted by: f'd

Eew and Yikes!

My grandma recounted the time my mom drank some kerosene as a toddler. Scary

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:14 AM (Z/jzm)

144 Last evening the light was incredible. A soft rain on the fallen orange/red leaves gave everything a warm glow and as I went out to lock the gate there was a rainbow over the barn. Nature, there's nothing better.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 08:15 AM (wNQCQ)

145 Hey bluebell,
you were in the crossword puzzle again today: 4 letters, gangster's weapon.
Posted by: sal at December 04, 2021 08:12 AM (bJKUl)
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Ha! Glad I could help.

Posted by: bluebell at December 04, 2021 08:16 AM (wyw4S)

146 Nature, there's nothing better.
___

Still just a shadow of Heaven.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:16 AM (Mp1ug)

147 144 Last evening the light was incredible. A soft rain on the fallen orange/red leaves gave everything a warm glow and as I went out to lock the gate there was a rainbow over the barn. Nature, there's nothing better.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 08:15 AM (wNQCQ)

That sounds so lovely, Ben Had.

Posted by: Ladyl at December 04, 2021 08:16 AM (TdMsT)

148 "Eew and Yikes! "

Yeah. Good thing Tide Pods were not around when I was 3.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:17 AM (Tnijr)

149 142 Texas Rangers, no uniform, badge about the size of a half dollar that says it all.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:17 AM (C1Lsn)

150 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM (5SzKU)
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Hey there twin bro! You've got this.

Posted by: bluebell at December 04, 2021 08:17 AM (wyw4S)

151 Lol f'd

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:17 AM (Z/jzm)

152 SMH, I prefer to call it a glimpse of Heaven.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 08:18 AM (wNQCQ)

153 Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM (5SzKU)
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Sweet. Please arm the photon torpedos.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 08:18 AM (EZebt)

154 The most beautiful scenes here in this world is just a mere glimpse, a shadow, of what Heaven is like, of what the Lord originally planned for us, prior to sin entering into the equation.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:18 AM (Mp1ug)

155 >>Last evening the light was incredible. A soft rain on the fallen orange/red leaves gave everything a warm glow and as I went out to lock the gate there was a rainbow over the barn. Nature, there's nothing better.
Posted by: Ben Had

Beautiful! Weekday mornings I am able to see the sunrise from the east facing window at work. Incredible scene.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 04, 2021 08:19 AM (Z/jzm)

156 Fire when ready!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 08:19 AM (EZebt)

157 Exactly, Ben Had.

A mere shadow.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:19 AM (Mp1ug)

158 Adjust porch light timers accordingly.
___

No point when you don't bother turning on porch lights.

Why use porch lights when you have NVG?

Posted by: Lonely Liberal Woman at December 04, 2021 08:20 AM (+LCoQ)

159 149 142 Texas Rangers, no uniform, badge about the size of a half dollar that says it all.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:17 AM (C1Lsn)

1 riot
1 Ranger

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 08:20 AM (yrol0)

160 Make it sew.

Posted by: Captain Pitard at December 04, 2021 08:21 AM (Tnijr)

161 It is useful to step back and take note of the larger picture of how Covid has restructured the entire social contract between the individual and the state (and its various authoritarian stand-ins). Astounding, really. Very easy to understand why Covid is so important to them.

Posted by: Ordinary American at December 04, 2021 08:21 AM (H8QX8)

162 Modern Police Chiefs all wear 4 starts on the shoulder boards and on the collar. What ever happened to the old western sheriff who just wore a simple star on the chest.

I'm waiting for them to add campaign ribbons.

Posted by: Lonely Liberal Woman at December 04, 2021 08:21 AM (+LCoQ)

163 Thanks, Jewell's.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 04, 2021 08:22 AM (ju2Fy)

164 Horses have finished breakfast so I can kick them out of the barn and get busy with renovation. See you later.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 08:22 AM (wNQCQ)

165 Very easy to understand why Covid is so important to them.
Posted by: Ordinary American at December 04, 2021 08:21 AM (H8QX

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"Climate change" and "racism" are too ephemeral and intangible to use to generate sufficient fear, uncertainty, and doubt.

"Covid" is going to kill you today.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 04, 2021 08:24 AM (EZebt)

166 Beautiful cool morning here in subtropical SW FL, and Lily the corgi, who turns 2 in a few days, is watching a pair of wood storks out back.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at December 04, 2021 08:25 AM (KiBMU)

167 all style, no substance ... kind of the emblem of these times ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:25 AM (03BbD)

168 Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM

Why so exclusive, H8r? Incoherence has it place in the Universe too!

Posted by: J. Biden & N. Pelosi at December 04, 2021 08:25 AM (a3Q+t)

169 Also the time of year for Twilight Zone marathons. Best episode: It's A Good Life.
Posted by: ZOD at December 04, 2021 06:19 AM (M3Z2J)

My favourites are 'Time Enough at Last' and 'The Obsolete Man'. Both with Burgess Meredith, and both revolving around books, oddly enough. I think I'm going to end up more like Romney Wordsworth than Henry Bemis.

Posted by: Dr. Mabusette at December 04, 2021 08:26 AM (Unohs)

170 hey y'all

Posted by: Big V Caffeinated at December 04, 2021 08:27 AM (Adlwz)

171 Police campaign ribbons! Great idea!

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:28 AM (2JoB8)

172 I found a supplement for joint pain that really worked for me, and of course the store quit carrying it. Finally stumbled across it on line, and got shipping data it gets here today. Supply chain issues probably kept it in short supply.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:28 AM (C1Lsn)

173 *waves to Maud'dib on the way out the door*

Posted by: Ben Had at December 04, 2021 08:28 AM (wNQCQ)

174 y cats often liked to sniff the coffee and looked like they wanted to drink it.
Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021

***
I've yet to know a cat who didn't back away with his muzzle crinkled up ("You *drink* that stuff???") at the scent of coffee. Good thing; a cat high on caffeine would be a handful.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 04, 2021 08:29 AM (c6xtn)

175 Interesting list, smh. My mom fits the "other" list better, but doesn't fit either completely. But my grandfathers' alcoholism definitely affected my parents. My dad was closer to his mom, which was hard for him (he cries at Field of Dreams), and my mom married the opposite of her father. They are both teetotallers. My sister married into an alcoholic family (now divorced and remarried), and I married a teetotaller and I'm one myself.

When I read about the sins of the fathers unto the seventh generation, I always think about alcoholics and how their sins ripple down through the years.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:29 AM (8548M)

176 My mom fits the alcoholic list to a 't'

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:31 AM (Mp1ug)

177 I should get to it too. Times awastin'. Make hay while the Sun shines. It's not going to do itself. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Carpe diem. Up and at 'em.

It's not working. I need a better motivational speaker.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:31 AM (Tnijr)

178 Of course, she will never admit that.

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:31 AM (Mp1ug)

179
The Oakland County MI sheriff is on Fox, concerning the school shooters parents. More bling on his uniform than General Miley or most Turkish admirals.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door

Could you count the doughnut devices mounted on the ribbons? Having an impressive rally of those really boosts your standing in the LEOs' world!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 04, 2021 08:31 AM (3l5Yq)

180 Good morning everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:32 AM (mD/uy)

181 171 Now all we would need is for a Leftist Utopia police force to stop a riot instead of just watching

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:32 AM (2JoB8)

182 The short story by Jerome Bixby is excellent. I still haven't seen the actual episode, but I've read that story a dozen times. Same for To Serve Man by Eric Knight.

I like Shatner's other episode. Not the one with the gremlin - the one with the fortune teller device in the diner.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:32 AM (8548M)

183 Good morning all! It's looking like a nice day today.

Posted by: Rosasharn at December 04, 2021 08:32 AM (PzBTm)

184 SMH ever listen to Gloria by Luminiers?

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:33 AM (2JoB8)

185 no

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:34 AM (Mp1ug)

186 Yesterday we set up our new heated birdbath on the rail of the deck. Looks like it works fine, because the water is a nice tepid temperature this morning, even though it went down to 14 F last night. The birds are spooked by it, though. They haven't been around at all to the usual feeders. I expect they'll scope it out from a distance for a while, then will come back. We have no snow yet, but I want to take pictures of birds frolicking in the water while a blizzard roars around them.

Posted by: Dr. Mabusette at December 04, 2021 08:34 AM (Unohs)

187 I did promise to get the Christmas decorations down today. Note that I did not promise to also unpack them and put them up.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:35 AM (Tnijr)

188 When I read about the sins of the fathers unto the seventh generation, I always think about alcoholics and how their sins ripple down through the years.
Posted by: Mrs. Peel

My DIL's Dad was an alcoholic, my DIL is currently and her oldest, my grand, is an absolute disaster right now.

Only the grand had/has any idea what a mess their life is. She's 14.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:35 AM (mD/uy)

189 Currently listening to Just in Case by Jaheim (2001).

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:36 AM (Mp1ug)

190 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.
Posted by: Muad'dib at December 04, 2021 08:13 AM (5SzKU)

Keep an eye on that guy, if he gets some sharks we're all in trouble.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 04, 2021 08:36 AM (4thlk)

191 I see the wind is picking up. Today is a "day of change." It'll be in the mid-50's here in the Bluegrass after two stunning late fall days in the 70's. Starting Sunday we will likely transition from that to snow showers and temps in the 30's.

An observation: my personal weather station recorded a high temperature this year of 94 degrees and a low of negative 1. That's a 95 degree temperature swing... which is sort of amazeballs.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:36 AM (BFigT)

192 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.
Posted by: Muad'dib

We are hoping for an earth-shattering kaboom.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:37 AM (mD/uy)

193 I like Shatner's other episode. Not the one with the gremlin - the one with the fortune teller device in the diner.
Posted by: Mrs. Peel

I love that one too. And it has a bittersweet ending: the characters we care about manage to escape, but others aren't so fortunate.

Posted by: Dr. Mabusette at December 04, 2021 08:37 AM (Unohs)

194 51 I guess our beloved commander in chief is getting over his cold with the loving care of Doctor Jill. Can she write prescriptions?

Of course she can, she is a fantastic doctor!!

Posted by: Whoppi Goldberg at December 04, 2021 08:37 AM (FIrEF)

195 SMH it is a song from young boy's perspective of a alcoholic mother

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:38 AM (2JoB8)

196 Encouraging Bible verses about the peace of God:

https://tinyurl.com/yc2y2bf8

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 04, 2021 08:38 AM (poMoX)

197 " That's a 95 degree temperature swing"

One might think the climate has changed.

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:38 AM (Tnijr)

198 Neighborhood is too quiet, time to get up

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:39 AM (2JoB8)

199 " Neighborhood is too quiet, time to get up
Posted by: Skip's Phone "

Run outside and yell "WHERE IS EVERYBODY?"

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:41 AM (Tnijr)

200 Run for your lives!

WHO: Omicron in 38 Countries, No Deaths Reported

https://bityl.co/9vwA

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 04, 2021 08:42 AM (i9ZF7)

201 Fen, good morning! Do you have the "Shorter Book of Blessings"?

I bought one for a gift for my brother but before I send it out, I've been paging through it. There are blessings in there for everything; Blessing for fields and flocks, Blessing for a Christmas Tree, Blessing of Travelers, Blessing for a Mother after a Birth, Blessings for Students and Teachers, and on and on. Terrific stuff.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:42 AM (mD/uy)

202 Interesting... Evidence Indicates COVID-19 is a Designed Bioweapon with a Toxic Structure that May be Replicated in Vaccines

https://bit.ly/3lyA3bv

Caution, therefore, is warranted regarding mandating COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, which initiate the synthesis of spike protein inside the human body and may replicate the toxic structures introduced into COVID-19, potentially becoming a causative factor in organ inflammation.

A scientific abstract published on November 8, 2021 concludes that the mRNA vaccines:

"dramatically increase inflammation on the endothelium and T cell infiltration of cardiac muscle and may account for the observations of increased thrombosis, cardiomyopathy, and other vascular events following vaccination."

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 08:42 AM (Do5/p)

203
The construction company that built the Florida International University bridge that collapsed is currently building the twin spans of the Sam Houston Beltway over the Houston Ship Channel. Now construction on the partly-built first bridge is stopped and the existing work is to be demolished due to design flaws.

https://tinyurl.com/2ustmn7b

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (/U27+)

204 Biden has a frog in his throat. (Narrative)

"He better tf not!" (Miss Piggy)

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (TRGyz)

205 I need to get moving, but I'm thinking another cup of coffee is in my future.

Posted by: Rosasharn at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (PzBTm)

206 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.

Posted by: Muad'dib

We are hoping for an earth-shattering kaboom.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:37 AM

I want an earth-shattering kaboom too!

Posted by: Marvin the Martian at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (Do5/p)

207 One might think the climate has changed.

At one time I gave serious thought to becoming a meteorologist. I even took some college level classes in remote sensing (how to read satellite data) along with physics. Chose another path, but I've had professional/consumer quality weather stations everywhere I've lived for about 40 years.

The only climate change I've noticed is when I move from place to place. Kentucky is way different than the central coast of California. It's not because of global warming.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (BFigT)

208
WHO: Omicron in 38 Countries, No Deaths Reported

Lock down! Quadruple masks! More injections!!!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (/U27+)

209 I found a supplement for joint pain that really worked for me

What is it?

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 08:44 AM (nxdel)

210 The Genius of Flight

https://tinyurl.com/5az5f5d7

Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 08:44 AM (Mp1ug)

211 Every time I see the Monsters are Due on Maple Street on TZ it reminds me of Covid.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 04, 2021 08:44 AM (QZ/dC)

212 . . but I've had professional/consumer quality weather stations everywhere I've lived for about 40 years.

Posted by: Martini Farmer

Can't you just stick your head out the window?

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:46 AM (mD/uy)

213 "Now construction on the partly-built first bridge is stopped and the existing work is to be demolished due to design flaws. "

Is it the engineering firm too?

Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:48 AM (Tnijr)

214 The short story by Jerome Bixby is excellent. I still haven't seen the actual episode, but I've read that story a dozen times. Same for To Serve Man by Eric Knight.

I like Shatner's other episode. Not the one with the gremlin - the one with the fortune teller device in the diner.
Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021

***
Mrs. P., that's Damon Knight. Eric Knight, I think, wrote the novel that became Lassie, Come Home. Damon Knight was not only a critic, but could actually do what he was critiquing, write and sell memorable SF short stories.

There's a collection of SF/fantasy stories called The Third Level by Jack Finney. The stories in there, including the title story, would have made excellent original Twilight Zones, but his stuff never was adapted for the show. Finney, as I'm sure you know, is the author of the classic time-travel novel Time and Again -- which has also never been filmed, for some weird reason.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 04, 2021 08:48 AM (c6xtn)

215 Good morning to you all. I have parts coming in 2 hours that should allow me to fix 2 lasers. Wish me luck with coherent photon generation.

Posted by: Muad'dib

Had a sign on the laser lathe where I used to work "warning, do not look at laser with remaining good eye"

Posted by: Cicero Skip at December 04, 2021 08:48 AM (FIrEF)

216
Neighborhood is too quiet, time to get up

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 08:39 AM

gonna serenade them with the mexican bag-pipes?

nothing says "Good Morning! Neighbor" like a leaf blower at 0900

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 04, 2021 08:49 AM (DUIap)

217 The construction company that built the Florida International University bridge that collapsed is currently building the twin spans of the Sam Houston Beltway over the Houston Ship Channel. Now construction on the partly-built first bridge is stopped and the existing work is to be demolished due to design flaws.
https://tinyurl.com/2ustmn7b
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (/U27+)

Is this the company that prides itself on hiring broads of various colors do do the engineering?

More coffee.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 04, 2021 08:49 AM (R/m4+)

218 Did I tell you guys about my "performance review" wherein my supervisor told me I'm a great employee because I never ask him for help? I'm still a little salty about it. Why on earth would he ever think that was an okay thing to say?

(I did ask him for help once. Once.)

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:49 AM (8548M)

219 209 Jewells, it's a cocktail of 500mg turmeric (the good stuff) 300 mg boswellia, and 200 mg of something else I can't pronounce or spell. Spring Valley brand. I get good results with it.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:50 AM (C1Lsn)

220
The construction company that built the Florida International University bridge that collapsed is currently building the twin spans of the Sam Houston Beltway over the Houston Ship Channel. Now construction on the partly-built first bridge is stopped and the existing work is to be demolished due to design flaws.

Endeavor to persevere, ladies! You'll get one right yet!

May I suggest that you practice first by bidding on jobs to build bridges for livestock?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 04, 2021 08:50 AM (3l5Yq)

221 Run for your lives!

WHO: Omicron in 38 Countries, No Deaths Reported

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 04, 2021 08:42 AM

Watching Purdue men's basketball play Iowa last night, there was a ridiculous amount of people masked-up. Cheerleaders, sideline workers, looked to be at least about 75% of the fans. Of course 99% were wearing them incorrectly, which makes them useless. But the fear and hysteria is still going.

Sports leagues still testing players and putting them in 10-to-14-day quarantine, sports leagues cancelling games, because too many players "test positive", etc. Ridiculous.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 08:50 AM (Do5/p)

222 I need to get moving, but I'm thinking another cup of coffee is in my future.
Posted by: Rosasharn at December 04, 2021

***
I was going to wash the car, as I said, but I am completely out of wax-as-you-dry spray wax, and the stuff that comes out of the nozzle at the car wash is kind of poor. I'll wash it this afternoon, I guess. Instead I'll go check and air up the tires, and take it easy for a bit until Miss Linda gets here.

The coffee is all gone, and I think I've had enough for a while anyway.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at December 04, 2021 08:51 AM (c6xtn)

223
Is it the engineering firm too?
Posted by: f'd at December 04, 2021 08:48 AM (Tnijr)

FIGG Bridge Group is the engineering firm and contractor for both the FIU and Beltway 8 bridges.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:51 AM (/U27+)

224 Re the bridge design flaws - it's least partially a product of how students are taught these days, there is an over reliance on models and simulations. I started seeing this in the late 2000's where engineers could design anything in front of a screen but only a handful could do the calculations by hand to support it. Some very interesting problems kept the design managers and head engineers up late most nights.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 04, 2021 08:51 AM (QZ/dC)

225 good luck with that, Muad'dib !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:51 AM (03BbD)

226 Ah! You are correct, Wolfus. Thanks!

I'll check that collection out. I read It's a Good Life in an old collection of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. The Fly is also in that collection - what a great story. I read To Serve Man in, weirdly, a collection of stories for kids curated by Bruce Coville.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:52 AM (8548M)

227 Thanks Bill in Arkansas!

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 08:52 AM (nxdel)

228 Did I tell you guys about my "performance review" wherein my supervisor told me I'm a great employee because I never ask him for help? I'm still a little salty about it. Why on earth would he ever think that was an okay thing to say?

(I did ask him for help once. Once.)

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:49 AM

Is that an inarticulate way of saying that you are a self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done? Companies value those types of people, who don't have to be told every single thing they need to do and can manage to do their job on their own without a lot of help.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 08:52 AM (Do5/p)

229 Jewells, it's a cocktail of 500mg turmeric (the good stuff) 300 mg boswellia, and 200 mg of something else I can't pronounce or spell. Spring Valley brand. I get good results with it.
Posted by: bill in arkansas

Jewells - if you can't find what bill mentioned try the good turmeric tea. My wife's Dr recommended it for her RA issues.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 08:55 AM (mD/uy)

230 Bridges today, buildings tomorrow and then we'll get airplanes that don't fly, cars that don't drive, electronics that don't work, etc. etc. etc.

The collapse of civilization due to diversity hiring.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:55 AM (BFigT)

231 Apropos of nothing else:
Me: Aha! (to husband) I'm doing a mini-puzzle where I have to think of items in these particular categories that start with these particular letters, and I finally thought of a car company starting with D. Daimler!
H: Uh, Dodge?
Me: Oh yeah. Well, I've got Daimler anyway, so I'm set.
H: Daimler went out of business. (gives the history of Daimler, which I already knew)
Me: It doesn't say EXTANT car companies.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:56 AM (8548M)

232 Tonypete I found some at Walmart but it didn't seem to help all that much.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 04, 2021 08:56 AM (nxdel)

233 227, Jewells, you're welcome. It's on wally worlds site, but you have to dig to find it. It finally came up under "joint capsules". $17 for a month supply.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 08:57 AM (C1Lsn)

234
Companies value those types of people, who don't have to be told every single thing they need to do and can manage to do their job on their own without a lot of help.

George Marshall said he wanted subordinates who didn't bring him problems but who brought him solutions.

I was the only person in the company who had the job I did. Consequently, there was no one to ask for help if I had a problem, since no one knew how I did what I did. So I had to work it all out myself.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:57 AM (/U27+)

235 " Did I tell you guys about my "performance review" wherein my supervisor told me I'm a great employee because I never ask him for help? I'm still a little salty about it. Why on earth would he ever think that was an okay thing to say?

(I did ask him for help once. Once.)

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:49 AM

Is that an inarticulate way of saying that you are a self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done? Companies value those types of people, who don't have to be told every single thing they need to do and can manage to do their job on their own without a lot of help.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 08:52 AM (Do5/p) "

that was kind of my take, too ... trying to say that you understand your job and know what you're doing. maybe could have expressed it better ?

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (ahosz) at December 04, 2021 08:58 AM (03BbD)

236 Automotive Brands that start with "D"

https://bit.ly/3pJAUaL

There are 32.

Another good one on the list: DeLorean

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 08:58 AM (Do5/p)

237 Time is short. Jesus is coming back.
Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:37 AM (Mp1u)

He needs to hurry. We're looking at the end of the rope.

(((SMH)))

Posted by: creeper at December 04, 2021 08:59 AM (cTCuP)

238 Clyde - sadly, no, it was his way of saying he's a shit supervisor. I'd been on rotation, so he'd gotten input from the supervisor I was working for. He told me in general terms that everything was great. I asked for specifics - things I should keep doing, any areas of possible improvement. That's when he said that.

I found out later that the rotational supervisor wrote a detailed review providing valuable input on both of those points. Glad I took the initiative to follow up with him.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:59 AM (8548M)

239 ime is short. Jesus is coming back.
Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:37 AM (Mp1u)

He needs to hurry. We're looking at the end of the rope.

(((SMH)))
Posted by: creeper at December 04, 2021 08:59 AM (cTCuP)

When he gets here, a lot of people will be saying "Oh no! Not yet!"

Posted by: Dr. Mabusette at December 04, 2021 09:00 AM (Unohs)

240 "The construction company that built the Florida International University bridge that collapsed is currently building the twin spans of the Sam Houston Beltway over the Houston Ship Channel. Now construction on the partly-built first bridge is stopped and the existing work is to be demolished due to design flaws."

They definitely deserve the contract for the bridge to the future.

Posted by: Ordinary American at December 04, 2021 09:00 AM (H8QX8)

241 Gentlemen start your engines

Posted by: Skip's Phone at December 04, 2021 09:01 AM (2JoB8)

242 I've known this guy for almost 20 years. He is definitely a shitty, shitty, shitty supervisor. I'm not working directly for him anymore, thankfully.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 09:01 AM (8548M)

243 When he gets here, a lot of people will be saying "Oh no! Not yet!"
Posted by: Dr. Mabusette

A metric shit ton will also insist "I don't believe in you!"

Posted by: Tonypete at December 04, 2021 09:01 AM (mD/uy)

244 The collapse of civilization due to diversity hiring.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:55 AM (BFigT)

Enough of that meritocracy shit that built modern civilization.

Posted by: Ordinary American at December 04, 2021 09:02 AM (H8QX8)

245 George Marshall said he wanted subordinates who didn't bring him problems but who brought him solutions. I was the only person in the company who had the job I did. Consequently, there was no one to ask for help if I had a problem, since no one knew how I did what I did. So I had to work it all out myself.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 04, 2021 08:57 AM

George Marshall's attitude is shared by the management team of my project. We have numerous issues we are always trying to solve. But we are told that we should not escalate them for management review until we at least have some concepts or proposals that could potentially resolve the issues.

And I have faced the "work it out by myself" issue on my current project as well. With the company's all-on move to "electrification" and no long history of that within the company, I've had to do a lot of my own research and benchmarking.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 09:03 AM (Do5/p)

246 Excuse any repeats -- I haven't read the comments yet.

They've caught the Oxford shooter's parents.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 04, 2021 09:03 AM (UHVv4)

247 Liquid center, outer crunch.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at December 04, 2021 09:04 AM (vuisn)

248 243 A lot will be dismayed when they find it's not the sweet little baby Jesus, but the turning over tables and laying down the whip Jesus .

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 09:04 AM (C1Lsn)

249 Nood -- coffee is up!

Posted by: Doof at December 04, 2021 09:05 AM (OWf+s)

250 The CO supermarket shooter who killed ten found mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 04, 2021 09:06 AM (UHVv4)

251 Clyde - sadly, no, it was his way of saying he's a shit supervisor. ...

I found out later that the rotational supervisor wrote a detailed review providing valuable input on both of those points. Glad I took the initiative to follow up with him.

Posted by: Mrs. Peel at December 04, 2021 08:59 AM

I remember you sharing the part that your other supervisor provided a detailed review, but your shit supervisor did not bother to put that in the official review. Sounds like the guy is lazy.

Good supervisors though will do everything they can to (1) praise their employees for what they do well and (2) provide constructive criticism of how they can improve. Because no matter how good someone is with something, there are always areas to improve.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 09:07 AM (Do5/p)

252 207 One might think the climate has changed.

At one time I gave serious thought to becoming a meteorologist. I even took some college level classes in remote sensing (how to read satellite data) along with physics. Chose another path, but I've had professional/consumer quality weather stations everywhere I've lived for about 40 years.

The only climate change I've noticed is when I move from place to place. Kentucky is way different than the central coast of California. It's not because of global warming.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 04, 2021 08:43 AM (BFigT)

I read a story years ago that about 6 out of 10 weather stations used by NOAA violate their own rules for location and placement.

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 04, 2021 09:08 AM (yrol0)

253 Nevada Supreme Court rules firearms' makers not liable for the 2017 Vegas mass shooting deaths.

Ford dodges a bullet over Waukesha.

Now if the FIB would just solve the case and release all their information.

Assholes.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 04, 2021 09:08 AM (UHVv4)

254 Thanks, Doof.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 04, 2021 09:10 AM (UHVv4)

255 A lot will be dismayed when they find it's not the sweet little baby Jesus, but the turning over tables and laying down the whip Jesus .

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 04, 2021 09:04 AM

I'm hoping for Vengeful Motorcycle Jesus from Disturb's The Vengeful One video.

https://bit.ly/3Dm4zLJ

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 04, 2021 09:10 AM (Do5/p)

256 A scientific abstract published on November 8, 2021 concludes that the mRNA vaccines:

"dramatically increase inflammation on the endothelium and T cell infiltration of cardiac muscle and may account for the observations of increased thrombosis, cardiomyopathy, and other vascular events following vaccination."
_____________

Chronic inflammation often leads to cancer, which is probably why so many docs have been saying the vaxx could eventually cause a lot more people to get cancers.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer--F*ck Joe Biden at December 04, 2021 09:12 AM (k4dH2)

257 Joint pain: Anyone tried diatomaceous earth (DE)? I was a total skeptic, but it totally solved my chronic hip joint pain. I have even tried stopping my dosage (single teaspoon, 4-5 times a week, in juice), and every time, hip pain comes back. A 10lb bag costs $20 and lasts a lifetime.

Anyone else ever tried it?

Posted by: goatexchange at December 04, 2021 09:13 AM (APPN8)

258 Time is short. Jesus is coming back.
Posted by: SMH while awaiting His return at December 04, 2021 06:

I remember a T shirt that said on the front "Jesus is coming", the back said "and He is pissed"

Posted by: Cicero Skip at December 04, 2021 09:13 AM (FIrEF)

259
On the subject of bridges, I read an article once by Henry Petroski in his "American Scientist" column that stated all new (for their time) bridge designs usually had a hidden design flaw that would eventually was revealed by a catastrophic failure of one or more completed bridge(s) that used the new design. Trussed bridges and suspension bridges had passed through that phase; today's cable-stayed bridges have yet to do so.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 04, 2021 09:14 AM (3l5Yq)

260 nood up

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