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Saturday Overnight Open Thread (12/23/23)
I understand that you're in the sales profession. I'm in sales also. What do you sell?' 'I'll tell you, but you're going to laugh,' she replied. 'No, I won't.' 'Well, if you must know,' she answered, 'I work for Tampax.' With that, he laughed so hard he lost his balance and fell off the bar stool. 'See,' she said. 'I knew you'd laugh!' 'That's not what I'm laughing at,' he replied, 'I'm a salesman for Preparation H, so I'm still a hole behind you.' (H/T AZ deplorable moron)
My opinion? A Culver's Double Deluxe, please.
FOODMy choice isn't cheap. But I'm past the stage of eating cheap gut bombs.
I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest I ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 different fast-food chains.
White Castle surprised me with its small, cheap, and super-flavorful sliders.
I thought In-N-Out's famous Double-Double was great value and undeniably delicious.
What Would the ‘Home Alone’ Paris Trip Cost Today? We Did the Math.
We asked travel experts to calculate the cost of the McAllisters disastrous Christmas vacation. It’s been more than 30 years since the Christmas classic “Home Alone” debuted, and watching it today feels like opening up a time capsule. It’s a travel relic, before the Transportation Security Administration was established and smartphones were invented. Those developments fix most of the plot points that led to 8-year-old Kevin McCallister getting left behind while his family goes to Paris. For example, the McCallisters of 2023 would likely have their boarding passes on their phones, so spilled milk wouldn’t have led to Kevin’s ticket being tossed in the trash. And because most of us use our phones as alarms, a neighborhood power outage wouldn’t have impacted the departure plan. And even if they had missed their wake-up call, they would have never made their flight. As Uncle Frank mentions, they left the house with 45 minutes until takeoff. The 21-mile drive between the McCallisters’ home in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka and O’Hare International can take roughly 26 to 45 minutes. Between drop-off, unloading the bounty of luggage, checking bags and clearing airport security, they had zero chance. Sure, the logistics of the disasters don’t add up anymore, but the trip could still happen — if you have a wealthy benefactor. In case you need a refresher: Peter McCallister’s brother, Rob, transferred to Paris but “missed the whole family,” as Kevin’s mom Kate explains in the beginning of the movie, so “he’s giving us all this trip to Paris for the holidays so we can be together.” As we re-watched the film this year, we wondered how much the trip would cost now for a group of 15, which includes airport transfers, first-class tickets and then emergency fights home to retrieve the kid you left behind. Three travel experts gave us their best calculations.
He's not the Wet Bandit. He's the Genius Award Winner.
DECEMBER 20--A man wearing a dress and carrying a dildo allegedly tried to burglarize the Florida residence of a 69-year-old woman, according to police who also charged the suspect with stalking. Investigators say Marshall Jones, 40, first showed up outside the victim’s St. Petersburg residence last Friday around 1:30 AM. He was spotted on video trying to open the door. At the time, according to an arrest affidavit, Jones was wearing a dress and had “what appeared to be an erect penis in his hand at waist level.” After trying to enter the home, Jones “is then seen pressing the erect penis against the door before walking away. Jones allegedly came back to the property yesterday afternoon, but subsequently fled on foot.
Meet a Dozen Lesser-Known Christmas Characters, From Mr. Jingeling to Uncle Mistletoe
Created as department store marketing tools, many of these seasonal figures became beloved holiday traditions
As a child in Cleveland in the 1950s, Don Beck rushed home from school every day to watch “The Captain Penny Show,” a television program that typically featured cartoons, “The Three Stooges” or “The Little Rascals” shorts, and a variety of guests interviewed by the eponymous host, a railroad conductor portrayed by local radio announcer and TV personality Ron Penfound. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Beck was always in a little more of a hurry to get home. That was the season the show included appearances by Mr. Jingeling, a locksmith who helped Santa Claus when he lost the key to his workshop. Mr. Jingeling made his debut in 1956, created by the local Halle Brothers Company department store. The character proved so popular that he became a mainstay of the Christmas season for decades.
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Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 23, 2023 10:01 PM (dZVON)
Posted by: Ciampino - NE Horde needs to stop their flatulence at December 23, 2023 10:01 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:01 PM (D7oie)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:01 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 10:02 PM (rbKZ6)
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 10:03 PM (x7plP)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:04 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: JT at December 23, 2023 10:05 PM (T4tVD)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 23, 2023 10:05 PM (Angsy)
BREAKING:
Police arrest members of Islamist terror cell that was about to strike targets in Cologne, Vienna, and Madrid.
Christmas masses in churches are to have been prioritized targets for the terrorists.
Merry Christmas Europe…
Alan Fryer @alanfryermedia 3h
Long way from the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. But it was never really just about Israel, was it?
http://tinyurl.com/2dwpresh
Sniffer dogs deployed to Cologne cathedral.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:07 PM (2yu8s)
Cleveland area TV in the 60's was the best.
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 10:08 PM (x7plP)
You mean THEY did the math, right? Because we don't do math on the ONT. Right?
Posted by: GWB at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (sSx7k)
It's got 165k on the clock, I would love to buy that car, until I realize that getting any parts for that car is going to be nigh impossible, especially if anything goes wrong with the 4 wheel steering system.
The one thing you have to say about American cars, is that there is a healthy aftermarket parts eco-system for them.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (kOluj)
Posted by: Selma Plout at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (V5BDR)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: davidt at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (SYTee)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 23, 2023 10:10 PM (yWvc2)
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at December 23, 2023 10:10 PM (as3uC)
Tonight's guest host, Frank Zappa!
Posted by: mindful webworker - brought to you by '70s weed at December 23, 2023 10:10 PM (rp6pY)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 23, 2023 10:10 PM (yWvc2)
Ice fishing?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 10:11 PM (2lERZ)
Including anyone who has previously wished me Merry Christmas, to whom I neglected to return the greeting.
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at December 23, 2023 10:11 PM (9yWhg)
MisHum, Frankie's "Illinois Enema Bandit" would've been a good tie-in with the Wet Bandit.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 10:12 PM (+RQPJ)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 10:12 PM (XV/Pl)
It was fun to see someone you knew on TV.
No, Virginia, there were no cell phones in 1965.
Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 23, 2023 10:12 PM (KB0Aa)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:13 PM (hOUT3)
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Yes. He dated the Conehead daughter in a skit, met the parents. Hilarity.
Posted by: davidt at December 23, 2023 10:13 PM (SYTee)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 23, 2023 10:14 PM (dZVON)
Watched the Steelers win a game finally. Probably should have started Mason Rudolph sooner. He never got a proper chance with the Steelers.
Pens lost to Ottawa in OT.
I'm at work watching a blowout college bowl game. South Alabama is humiliating Eastern Michigan.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 23, 2023 10:14 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 23, 2023 10:15 PM (yWvc2)
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at December 23, 2023 10:15 PM (zrPOw)
Time to enjoy all that ONT goodness while it's still fresh from the oven....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 23, 2023 10:15 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 10:17 PM (+RQPJ)
>>Tonight's guest host, Frank Zappa!
Did Zappa ever do SNL?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at Dec
Go to YouTube and type in Zappa SNL & Christmas tree lineup
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 10:17 PM (2lERZ)
So I talk to a neighbor who has his own house and all his rentals set up with Hulu+LiveTV. I go to Hulu and enter details for the free 7 day trial, then find out I really can't use it because I've Xfinity cable. So I go to the Hulu forum.
First post I see there is the opener of a thread about 10 posts long, the originator all pissed that he or she saw some kind of Christmas Santa Claus commercial that was pro-Israel.
Bunch of others all chime in with the same problem, they're calling out Israel genocide, all the usual crap, and saying why is it on my TV, I watch my TV to get away from all that.
Posted by: Mr Gaga at December 23, 2023 10:18 PM (KiBMU)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
Idaho Christmas dinner sounds good.
Posted by: mikeski at December 23, 2023 10:18 PM (DgGvY)
BREAKING: In the same month that Disney pulled all advertising from X, a Disney worker has been charged with 32 counts of child p*rn in Brooksville, Florida.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:19 PM (2yu8s)
Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at December 23, 2023 10:19 PM (Y86ux)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:13 PM (hOUT3)
Coffee break mystery click was a big clue
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 10:19 PM (2lERZ)
Her Majesty was talking this morning to one of her Borzoi friends, who have Delilah's sister Dot and Delilah's daughter Diana. I was in another room and I could hear HM's voice crack when talking about Lila's illness. I had to come in and take over the conversation because I could tell it was too hard for her.
Later today, we got some condolence cards from friends and she started crying again. So this one has hit hard and the wound is slow to heal. The puppies are a wonderful medicine.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:19 PM (MoZTd)
Posted by: Ciampino - 18 holes in total at December 23, 2023 10:20 PM (qfLjt)
Selma you were on Petticoat Junction you can not have any 'good taste' to compare the joke with...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:20 PM (5SW2U)
I don't think I'll be able to listen to the entire mystery click this evening...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (5SW2U)
BREAKING: Argentinian President Javier Milei says he will take away welfare from protesters that block the streets.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (2yu8s)
http://tinyurl.com/ynrja5yt
Posted by: 13times at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (JXoBQ)
#10 is disturbing. Not surprising at all.
Posted by: From about that Time at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (4780s)
Just scoured the bathrooms, mopped the floors, vacuumed the carpet and set the table. I'm now kicking back with a Makers Mark, candles lit, football on the tele and taking a breath.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (R+X/W)
>>Go to YouTube and type in Zappa SNL & Christmas tree lineup
Shake your branches!!!
Funny stuff.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 10:22 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: mikeski at December 23, 2023 10:22 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: pookysgirl, 3/5th done with Christmas at December 23, 2023 10:22 PM (dtlDP)
Posted by: Winston, GOPe, McFailure wing of the Uniparty at December 23, 2023 10:23 PM (nXhai)
>>Leading Report @LeadingReport 3h
BREAKING: Argentinian President Javier Milei says he will take away welfare from protesters that block the streets.
Even money the guy gets magic bulleted within the next 6-12 months.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 10:23 PM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Blutarski at December 23, 2023 10:23 PM (Fwuhb)
Everybody, say it with me, "Awwwwwwww!"
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 23, 2023 10:23 PM (dZVON)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
For the longest time, I thought Billy Jo, Bobby Jo, and Betty Jo were bathing in the city's water supply - NOT - the water tank for the steam locomotive.
Even as a young boy, I thought that was far into kink land.
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 10:24 PM (x7plP)
Closer to the truth than you realize, except for the whole OD'ing on drugs bit.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
Oh, good. I just grabbed familiar names from early comments- hoping not to offend. And that one was merrily alliterative
😁
Posted by: mindful webworker - Christmas can't wait at December 23, 2023 10:25 PM (rp6pY)
Posted by: Selma Plout at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (V5BDR)
You seem surprised....??
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 23, 2023 10:25 PM (QGaXH)
Posted by: Ciampino - 18 holes in total! at December 23, 2023 10:25 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Blutarski
Dayumm! No bueno in TN.
*kicks rock*
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 10:25 PM (x7plP)
Posted by: mikeski at December 23, 2023 10:22 PM (DgGvY)
My friend's father was a martini drinker. He said those drinks had 'too much garbage'. He liked booze, he just didn't like the needless peripherals. A single olive was enough 'garbage' for him.
Posted by: RickZ at December 23, 2023 10:26 PM (emlEe)
He also took Connie Conehead out for a date and met her parents. He even wrote a song about it. The absurdity was perfect for Frank.
Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 10:26 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:09 PM (hOUT3)
Love the ending - she catches a 38 something walleye and has a brat and never looks back....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 23, 2023 10:26 PM (QGaXH)
You didn't lift any from the Bass Pro Shop, did you?
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 10:27 PM (S6gqv)
Selma Plout was played by Elvia Allman.
She played the mean boss lady in the famous chocolate factory scene from I Love Lucy. Here's Elvia when she was frying chicken, or not too far from it:
http://tinyurl.com/yt94ezrs
And I don't think Petticoat Junction was on last night's Top 100 list, either.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 23, 2023 10:28 PM (Mzdiz)
🙄
Posted by: mindful webworker - heh, heh, at December 23, 2023 10:28 PM (rp6pY)
Posted by: nurse ratched
I hope everyone enjoys the 'linner'!
Just the punch line:
20 bucks.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:28 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: Selma Plout at December 23, 2023 10:28 PM (V5BDR)
First world problems.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 23, 2023 10:29 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at December 23, 2023 10:31 PM (SRRAx)
Posted by: Selma
I don't doubt Henrietta has decorum and good taste; but, just wondering... who raised her?
(In addition I don't think Mrs. AZ would appreciate me meeting 'unatached' Henrietta.)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:32 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: Ciampino - 18 holes in total! at December 23, 2023 10:25 PM (qfLjt)
My favorite golf related joke ends with the line 'she can't - she's left-handed'
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 23, 2023 10:32 PM (QGaXH)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvraKAzGkZY
Posted by: illiniwek at December 23, 2023 10:32 PM (Cus5s)
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of a beloved family member. What a shock!
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas
_________
Thank you. I'd like to think of her as an Honorary 'Ette.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:32 PM (MoZTd)
Posted by: Lynette Winter at December 23, 2023 10:33 PM (V5BDR)
I don't think I'll be able to listen to the entire mystery click this evening...
Posted by: AZ deplorable
The night is still early in az
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 10:33 PM (2lERZ)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:33 PM (MoZTd)
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 23, 2023 10:23 PM (dZVON)
Normally Great-Niece #1 is all over JT, playing a bit rough, but Pookette immediately got her attention after that and played with her. Pookette is trying hard to learn how to get along with little ones after being an only child for 11 years.
Posted by: pookysgirl, 3/5th done with Christmas at December 23, 2023 10:35 PM (dtlDP)
Just one I dare not tell my wife.
Hope you, the Fabulous and your daughters all have a wonderful Christmas.
And baby socks as stockings. Because cleaning the belly buttons of infants makes them laugh.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:35 PM (u82oZ)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvraKAzGkZY
Posted by: illiniwek
I'm off tomorrow night. I'll watch it then. Except for the first 6 hours of the 24th, I'm actually off Christmas Eve. Even got Christmas Day and the 26th off. Can't recall the last time that happened.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 23, 2023 10:36 PM (AdHga)
There were two Henriettas, I see. Susan Walther was the first one.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 23, 2023 10:36 PM (Mzdiz)
Did anyone else roll their eyes, or was it just me?
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist - does not own a smartphone at December 23, 2023 10:37 PM (Mzdiz)
I tell that joke, with lots of over the top vocalizations building to the punchline. Gets them to laugh at me or the joke. I don't ask.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:37 PM (u82oZ)
Either Henrietta could slut up pretty good if they wanted to, looks like.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 23, 2023 10:38 PM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: Lynette Winter
But, now you're a teacher! "Now a teacher at La Jolla Country Day School"
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:38 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue
=====
"Last time I tried that shot, I took a double bogey."
Posted by: 2009Refugee at December 23, 2023 10:38 PM (8AONa)
Your Grace, may you and your knowledgeable husband be snowed in, and need each others warmth.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:38 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:35 PM (u82oZ)
I rate this as true. My baby brothers were born 60 years ago and they always giggled.
How you doin' Salty? May you and yours have a merry Christmas!
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist - does not own a smartphone at December 23, 2023 10:39 PM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:39 PM (W/lyH)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:38 PM (u82oZ)
You're fantisizing about us having to walk up to Mama's house and carry her down here. Because we couldn't make it up there in the Ford last time it snowed : )
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist - does not own a smartphone at December 23, 2023 10:40 PM (Mzdiz)
My condolences to you both. My silly beagle has a couple of health problems and I'm trying to prepare myself for the inevitable. The best we can do for them is make sure that they have a good life while they're here.
Posted by: nerdygirl at December 23, 2023 10:40 PM (0Htd1)
⚓. Gasp! ⚓
You are the hard core keeping us safe from foreign enemies. May they not attack or plan one while you are off duty.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:41 PM (u82oZ)
Again, God spoke to the people in terms they understood, very important concept. This (probably) explains a lot, about how a (Much) higher power communicates with mere humans, who were subject to all sorts of (pagan) whimsical beliefs.
Posted by: illiniwek at December 23, 2023 10:41 PM (Cus5s)
Posted by: publius
She must have nine lives as she was in:
(4 episodes) as Henrietta
(1 episode) as Sarah Jane
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:41 PM (5SW2U)
BREAKING: Argentinian President Javier Milei says he will take away welfare from protesters that block the streets.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (2yu8s)
It is a little more complicated than that, there is a large class in argentina that is dependent on state benefits, and there is a history of being asked to go protest as a condition of continuing to receive benefits, even though this is a corrupt practice.
dec 18 Milei tweeted (not quoting directly) protesting is a right, as is travelling freely. Protesters blocking the roads will be excluded from state benefits. No one can force you to go to a march under threat of taking away your benefits, and any organization that tries will be removed from handling these benefits.
child food benefits will be increased by 50%
You can denounce anyone who tries to take away your benefits for not attending protests.
Milei is facing protests and possibly a color revolution. He is trying to get ahead of the recruitment for the street mobs, and the loyalty of the police. He seems to have some people with brains on his team.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:41 PM (D7oie)
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist - does not own a smartphone at December 23, 2023 10:42 PM (Mzdiz)
Well, that is a channel change from what I wish for you two turtledoves.
Your Mom will be fine.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:42 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Ciampino - stymied at December 23, 2023 10:42 PM (qfLjt)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas - Ace of Spades Ladies Brigade, plucky comic relief at December 23, 2023 10:43 PM (SRRAx)
BREAKING: In the same month that Disney pulled all advertising from X, a Disney worker has been charged with 32 counts of child p*rn in Brooksville, Florida.
C'mon haters, that's barely a month's worth.
Posted by: zombie walt disney at December 23, 2023 10:44 PM (pjs7m)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 23, 2023 10:46 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Blutarski
Daughter & Italian-heritage Son-in-law went to the fish market in Tulsa shopping for their 7 fish feast. There was cod, but they didn't get any even though it's traditional. 🤔
Never heard of the tradition until SiL's mom served them last Christmas.
Posted by: mindful webworker - eel is not fish at December 23, 2023 10:46 PM (rp6pY)
The night is still early in az
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
Zappa would keep the better-half awake!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (5SW2U)
The young' dog was in 1st or 2nd grade when my parents surprised me during a Christmas shopping trip to Halles.
They had arraigned for me to be one of the audience, and then meet Mr. Jingling.
The young 'dog did not meet Mr. Jingling...the young 'dog got stage fright.
My brothers were not please with me...nor were my parents.
As an aside, Christmas shopping at Halles and Higbees was always an occasion. I can still remember the floorplans and the smells.
I love(d) Cleveland growing up...
Posted by: browndog remembers Higbees and Halles at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (TTAGa)
There were two statues in a park, one of a naked man, and one of a naked woman. They had been facing each other for a hundred years across a pathway, when one day an angel comes down, and with a single gesture brings the two to life.
The angel tells them, “As a reward for being so patient through a hundred blazing summers and dismal winters, you have been given life for thirty minutes to do what you’ve wished to do the most.”
He looks at her, she looks at him, and they go running behind the shrubbery. The angel waits patiently as the bushes rustle and giggling ensues. After fifteen minutes, the two return, out of breath and laughing.
The angel tells them, “Um, you have fifteen minutes left, would you care to do it again?” He asks her “Shall we?” She eagerly replies, “Oh, yes, lets! But lets change positions. This time, I’ll hold the pigeon down and you shit on its head.”
Posted by: Ciampino - Those marble stools are cold at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (qfLjt)
Is it true? Dunno. Is it normal? Yep, any more it is normal.
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (D7oie)
⚓. Gasp! ⚓
You are the hard core keeping us safe from foreign enemies. May they not attack or plan one while you are off duty.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Uh, thanks, appreciate that. I'm just a beltway bandit working the graveyard shift in the 5-sided Nut House in Arlington. I'm ex-USAF by the way. The anchors don't really apply, but thanks though! :-)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (AdHga)
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:07 PM (2yu8s)
did you type that with a straight face?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (tkR6S)
The weather prognosticators say there's a chance of higher than average snowfall this time for us. Something about an El Nino year pushing these lows across that bring a lot of moisture. If they hit right with enough cold air coming down, we get snow.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:39 PM (W/lyH)
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A couple of extra Hail Marys and a fin in the collection basket, your soul will be good as new.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 10:47 PM (IJevL)
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:07 PM (2yu8s)
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That's on the Oder River, isn't it?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 10:48 PM (IJevL)
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 10:49 PM (MFHSd)
Still accepting donations towards the unkindest cut of all
There's another more extensive photo update #218 at the link.
Take a look if interested. Make sure to click on
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Posted by: Ciampino - Those marble stools are hard at December 23, 2023 10:49 PM (qfLjt)
This was a dry fall, but those wet lows are making up for it. Had a nice little soaker last weekend, and it will be pouring rain on Christmas Day.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 23, 2023 10:49 PM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: Jim S. at December 23, 2023 10:50 PM (VZC1v)
Posted by: Not trying to be mean but? at December 23, 2023 10:19 PM (Y86ux)
I'm close enough. Drove past the Boise In n out the second day after they opened. Lines of cars backed up for blocks, which I assume were full of homesick Californians.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 23, 2023 10:50 PM (yWvc2)
If the weather is decent (not raining) we will take our Prosecco cocktails out to the beach to toast. If it's really nice, I have a bundle of dry wood we can build a fire. And then chairs and blankets and bourbon.
Gotta be careful and make sure we get our prime rib dinner in at some point.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 23, 2023 10:51 PM (QDZBH)
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 10:21 PM (2yu8s)
He should saw their legs off at the knees. With a dull saw.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 10:51 PM (tkR6S)
I say we should have eight nights of Zappa celebrating January.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 10:51 PM (MFHSd)
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:41 PM (D7oie)
We do have something similar here. Blam-tifa gets hammered on boards such as these, but no one asks how these people get to protests/riots and what they do the rest of the time. I wish I had saved an article from about two years ago that was a testimony from a former member. Basically these kids run away from home, crash at a house owned by members of lefty NGOs and get fed some nasty drugs to keep them amped up. "Go with us to the protest or you're out on the street" seems to be a powerful motivator.
Posted by: pookysgirl, not Argentinian but German (but not that kind of German) at December 23, 2023 10:52 PM (dtlDP)
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:52 PM (D7oie)
Posted by: mindful webworker - eel is not fish at December 23, 2023 10:46 PM (rp6pY)
Only heard of it, from multiple people, when I moved North. Never have I had the pleasure of that tasty meal, though. Eel is mandatory. Stewed, fried, whatever. The Feast of the 7 Fishes always sounded . . . heavenly to me. Divine, even.
Posted by: RickZ at December 23, 2023 10:53 PM (emlEe)
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Only way people at my church would be harmed is cross fire.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 10:54 PM (MFHSd)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy
I don't know about all the people in line being from CA as I live within 8 miles of 2 In and Out places.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:54 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 10:54 PM (MFHSd)
Same! My brother's attending tomorrow and he's a pretty good shot. Plus our pastor is armed, and some elders....
Posted by: pookysgirl's job is to make sure Pooky doesn't go overboard in defense at December 23, 2023 10:57 PM (dtlDP)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:57 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: illiniwek
That's literally where our word "planet" came from. "Planetes asteres," wandering stars.
Posted by: mikeski at December 23, 2023 10:59 PM (DgGvY)
On the wall in irons with a pot between their legs.
Unisex, non-binary.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 10:59 PM (MFHSd)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 10:57 PM (5SW2U)
It is Buenos Aires, and the perpetual bureaucracy is firmly Kirchnerite/Peronist
Posted by: Kindltot at December 23, 2023 10:59 PM (D7oie)
Had prime rib tonight with family.
Usually only have it once a year.
Posted by: the spousal unit is really good in the kitchen (I'm the busboy and dishwasher) at December 23, 2023 11:01 PM (pjs7m)
Merry Christmas! I'm sure it will all work out.
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:01 PM (QBwwm)
💤
Posted by: mindful webworker - perchance to pretend to dream at December 23, 2023 11:01 PM (rp6pY)
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 11:03 PM (2lERZ)
Posted by: Braenyard
Word. At every Mass, there are 8 armed safety team members. That doesn't even count the congregents that are carrying.
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 11:03 PM (x7plP)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:01 PM (QBwwm)
what kind of puppy, lin-duh? And Merry Christmas to you, too!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 11:04 PM (tkR6S)
Really? Interesting. I'd like to try this.
(I've only had eel at sushi places. Good stuff.)
Posted by: surprisingly good at December 23, 2023 11:04 PM (pjs7m)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:05 PM (QBwwm)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:07 PM (QBwwm)
Posted by: surprisingly good at December 23, 2023 11:04 PM (pjs7m)
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They're freshest when they come straight from the hovercraft.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 11:07 PM (IJevL)
Posted by: lin-duh
That dog will be a smart handful!
Congrats!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 11:08 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 23, 2023 11:09 PM (sJHOI)
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It did occur to me but I decided to let it go. I also decided against attempting a smelly Hamasshole search reference.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 11:10 PM (2yu8s)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 23, 2023 11:11 PM (5SW2U)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 11:07 PM (IJevL)
Eels have a pretty weird life cycle. It's like they couldn't decide whether to be fish or to be insects.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 11:11 PM (tkR6S)
Posted by: mnw at December 23, 2023 11:12 PM (NLIak)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:13 PM (QBwwm)
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Missal defence.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 11:13 PM (2yu8s)
Pew-Pew
Posted by: davidt at December 23, 2023 11:15 PM (SYTee)
We're hosting Christmas dinner as usual. I have this horrid cold and I have to bake a pie tonight.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at December 23, 2023 11:15 PM (n7rxJ)
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Canon Law.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 11:16 PM (2yu8s)
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Missal defence.
Posted by: andycanuck
We have a monster first aid kit in the hall: Some wag made a sticker and placed it on it's side years ago: "Mass Casualities"
Get it?
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 11:16 PM (x7plP)
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Canon Law.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 11:16 PM (2yu8s)
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Nave'l artillery?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 11:18 PM (IJevL)
Sis and her kids are bringing a veg dish. Doing store-bought rolls. Horseradish sauce for the beef.
Not high-stress, but it will be tasty.
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 23, 2023 11:18 PM (sJHOI)
Posted by: Tonypete at December 23, 2023 11:19 PM (x7plP)
I was rejected because, as the Air Force explained, I didn't have a "physical fence" around my yard*. I called down there & explained that I had an underground, electrical dog fence & could provide documentation of it.
No go, sorry.
*a "physical fence" would've subjected me to an HOA lawsuit.
Posted by: mnw at December 23, 2023 11:25 PM (NLIak)
Posted by: 496 at December 23, 2023 11:27 PM (/ANZw)
Merry Christmas! I'm sure it will all work out.
Posted by: lin-duh
Kudos and best of luck to you! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:27 PM (xG4kz)
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As long as they don't censer you.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 23, 2023 11:28 PM (2yu8s)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:29 PM (QBwwm)
I'm just about to hop into the shower. I haven't showered Wednesday.
I just sent the Saturday Night Joke to my mom.
Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 11:29 PM (NEfe8)
Posted by: mnw at December 23, 2023 11:29 PM (NLIak)
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Wait. You still have four days to go then, right?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 11:30 PM (IJevL)
Some nerdy Internet friends of mine insist that should I ever find myself stopped near a Culver's I should immediately seek them out.
Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 11:30 PM (NEfe8)
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 23, 2023 11:32 PM (sJHOI)
Posted by: It's fried cheese at December 23, 2023 11:32 PM (pjs7m)
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From what I heard from a certain ex-poster who spent a lot of time on Quora, Popeye's Chicken Sandwiches are supposed to be like heaven on Earth.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 23, 2023 11:33 PM (IJevL)
*a "physical fence" would've subjected me to an HOA lawsuit.
Posted by: mnw at December 23, 2023 11:25 PM (NLIak)
Should have just lied. A radio fence is "physical" in that the radio field it emits is subject to the laws of physics.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 11:33 PM (tkR6S)
The biggest issue is, this feature doesn't really download a video to save on your computer forever. It is more akin to the download feature found on mobile apps for Netflix and Hulu, which makes a streaming video available to watch later using your local storage using the app's interface only. NOT A DOWNLOAD
---> A true Download stays on your HD, it is yours.
This is not a method that allows you to, say, watch a video using different software such as the VLC Media Player or Plex.
VLC is my choice. Microsnot will screwup your download if it doesn't approve, besides VLC offers more controls and it will convert to MP3 among other things.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 11:34 PM (MFHSd)
Posted by: zigzag at December 23, 2023 11:34 PM (+dGus)
Ben Had told me about the litter. My dog died back in February and I've been want another one and my husband finally agreed. I was looking at just a heeler and ... well, things change. He does seem pretty smart already
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:34 PM (QBwwm)
Posted by: mnw at December 23, 2023 11:25 PM (NLIak)
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Also, a Department of Justice investigation.
Posted by: Gov. Abbott at December 23, 2023 11:34 PM (IJevL)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:36 PM (QBwwm)
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 11:37 PM (MFHSd)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:34 PM (QBwwm)
My Pogo dog, who is here with me now, is half Border Collie, and half Basset hound. She had the herding instinct, and also a nose for rabbits.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 11:37 PM (tkR6S)
Our PWD is recuperating from having been spayed on Thursday AM. She is zoned out and mellow on the pain killers ... for now.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:41 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
If you lose a sheep, she'll track it down and bring it back?
Posted by: mikeski at December 23, 2023 11:43 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:44 PM (QBwwm)
We miss Zappa night two nights a week during Zappa fest.
What's this "we" shit?
To be fair, I don't click on the Z-links, so it matters not one whit to me whether Z-fest has a defined ending date or not.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:45 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:45 PM (xG4kz)
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So, it's a go?
Posted by: Braenyard at December 23, 2023 11:53 PM (MFHSd)
Our kids and their are kids here tomorrow. The latter, as always, will be more fun to be around (sorry, kids).
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:54 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: lin-duh at December 23, 2023 11:44 PM (QBwwm)
A James Thurber dog…
You’re the second person I know who has had that breed.
Posted by: browndog not seeing a snowy Christmas at December 23, 2023 11:54 PM (TTAGa)
C'mon haters, that's barely a month's worth.
Posted by: zombie walt disney at December 23, 2023 10:44 PM
It's the Iger Corporation. If Walt came back as a zombie he would fire the entire board and anyone involved in hiring the 32-count-pedo.
Posted by: Chuck C at December 23, 2023 11:54 PM (xttsV)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:55 PM (xG4kz)
...a Disney worker has been charged with 32 counts of child p*rn in Brooksville, Florida.
C'mon haters, that's barely a month's worth.
Posted by: zombie walt disney
The proverbial "a diddle a day" perv ...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 11:56 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 10:51 PM
Hand out knives to those stuck in traffic by the protestors, then loudly announce that the police in the area are taking a thirty minute coffee break.
Posted by: Chuck C at December 23, 2023 11:57 PM (xttsV)
Posted by: Emmie at December 23, 2023 11:58 PM (Sf2cq)
Some nerdy Internet friends of mine insist that should I ever find myself stopped near a Culver's I should immediately seek them out.
Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 11:30 PM
They are fantastic all around, burgers, cheese curds, the custard is amazing! They are clean and have friendly people.
Posted by: Minnfidel at December 23, 2023 11:59 PM (4p0Xq)
Posted by: Funsize at December 24, 2023 12:00 AM (gDbog)
Culver's has moved in our area. I like it pretty well, although my mother doesn't, and so Miley and I haven't been there in a while with her.
Anyway, I discovered that for the life of me, I can't say "butter burger" properly. It comes out "butter booger" every time.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 12:02 AM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 12:03 AM (DgGvY)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 24, 2023 12:04 AM (tkR6S)
It was Christmas Eve, babe
In the drunk tank
An old man said to me, "Won't see another one"
And then he sang a song
"The Rare Old Mountain Dew"
I turned my face away
And dreamed about you
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 24, 2023 12:06 AM (AdHga)
Ok, it's a Gateway Pundit headline...
Bottom Line - Bill Barr tips his hand but is 8 years too late.
Always thought that gasbags highest priority is the presevation of Deep Sate at DoJ. Becausew, if DoJ is proven to be corrept we would lose our precious democracy and civilization will collapse. Yeah, the fvckers really beleive that.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 12:11 AM (cOq4q)
It was Christmas Eve, babe
In the drunk tank
An old man said to me, "Won't see another one"
And then he sang a song
"The Rare Old Mountain Dew"
I turned my face away
And dreamed about you
Posted by: Puddleglum at work
It's both melancholic and hopeful ... and now both principal singers have passed on.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 24, 2023 12:12 AM (xG4kz)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
MacColl died around the turn of the century. 2000 or 2001, can't recall. Shane died this year. Nov? It was recent.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 24, 2023 12:15 AM (AdHga)
Wow, a staple of my childhood. The Stooges and the Rascals segments were must-see TV. And Mr. J always featured the coolest toys for Christmas each year. Damn, am I old.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 24, 2023 12:20 AM (V8he0)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrgan0RSHQU&t=814s
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 24, 2023 12:43 AM (XeU6L)
Mom got every catalogue known to mankind... and back then, you didn't need to PAY for them.
*sigh*
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 12:48 AM (njWTi)
They wanted PHOTOS of my house & physical fence. It was quite an elaborate application form.
My grandfather adopted a Korean War era Army dog. He said it was as difficult as adopting a child. I believe the Army even sent a civilian investigator to make sure everything checked out.
Posted by: mnw at December 24, 2023 12:49 AM (NLIak)
Posted by: Archer at December 24, 2023 12:50 AM (rskKm)
Posted by: Archer at December 24, 2023 12:52 AM (rskKm)
I made jalapeño poppers tonight-- took a bunch to the neighbors. Hubby doesn't care for them, so I just cooked up a few for myself and froze the rest.
Merry Christmas, Morons and 'Ettes!
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 12:52 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 12:59 AM (fwDg9)
Just sayin’
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:00 AM (4Winp)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:01 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:01 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:04 AM (njWTi)
I made jalapeño poppers tonight-- took a bunch to the neighbors. Hubby doesn't care for them, so I just cooked up a few for myself and froze the rest.
Merry Christmas, Morons and 'Ettes!
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 12:52 AM (njWTi)
I'm making ground pork burritos today. It's a new Christmas tradition just this year. That's my story . . . .
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 01:04 AM (emlEe)
I’m not a big jalapeño popover fan myself, but I hope the neighbors enjoyed them.
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:04 AM (4Winp)
Interesting astro-gnomonical fact about Dec. 25th, Christmas Day. It's one of the four zeroes of the Equation of Time per tropical year. The true sun is aligned with the mean sun, and a sundial would read local mean time without correction.
Since we're a little late in the leap year cycle this time, that moment will occur late on the 25th, might be a little past it. The solstice was almost on the 22nd in EST, and it was on the 22nd in Zulu.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:05 AM (Mzdiz)
I'm making ground pork burritos today. It's a new Christmas tradition just this year. That's my story . . . .
Posted by: RickZ
** Slides plate under USB port **
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:06 AM (4Winp)
_The Hill
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Whoa, sleepless nights for Trump.
lol
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:11 AM (MFHSd)
Nikki is running ads all over the place. She wants you to know she's on fire in the polls, and give her money now to ride that tsunami of support.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:12 AM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz)
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But the meterologist said.....
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:13 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: RickZ
** Slides plate under USB port **
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic
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*Also grabs a plate* Me too! Please?
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:14 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: RickZ
Most excellent idea.
I'd tweak a bit and base it on some sort of shredded pork mojo.
And do not forget the hot carrots.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 01:19 AM (cOq4q)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:19 AM (njWTi)
The meteorologists can keep this stuff a bit mixed up. The local TV weather guys even more so. They use meteorological seasons rather than astronomical. That makes perfect sense for the weather patterns.
Anyway, I remember the local TV station messed up the time of the last equinox. Somebody read a chart wrong and was looking at the wrong year.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:20 AM (Mzdiz)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:20 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:20 AM (Mzdiz)
Nikki is running ads all over the place. She wants you to know she's on fire in the polls
#neverNikki is still in effect
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 24, 2023 01:20 AM (xG4kz)
Mom got every catalogue known to mankind... and back then, you didn't need to PAY for them.
*sigh*
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 12:48 AM (njWTi)
Yeah, better times for sure.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 24, 2023 01:21 AM (VwHCD)
Indeed. I wouldn't pee on her.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:20 AM (Mzdiz)
I think the approved version is I wouldn't piss in her mouth if her teeth were on fire.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 24, 2023 01:22 AM (VwHCD)
Got some late minute presents (i.e. most of them) to wrap before the big day.
Prayers for my BIL, though. He’s mentioned that this is his last Christmas … and sadly, we think his assessment is accurate.
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:22 AM (4Winp)
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:06 AM (4Winp)
Hungry are we? I haven't even refried a couple of cans of Goya beans yet, much less cook, drain, then season and simmer the meat with a little tomato sauce and Dona (with an 'enye') Maria brand mole (with that funny accent on the 'e') sauce. Fresh cilantro, garlic, onion, sweet pepper, spices. Refry/mash some beans (sans pepper). Large Mission brand tortillas. (They're really, really good.)
A shmear of beans (glue) near one end, a sprinkle of raw chopped onion, some sliced Kalamatas, the seasoned meat, a line of sour cream and some grated cheddar and jack mixed. Rolled up all nice and tidy with a bottle of Tabasco sauce's smoked jalapeno flavor near to hand.
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 01:23 AM (emlEe)
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:25 AM (4Winp)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 01:26 AM (Q9bls)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Mile
See the ads where she promises to destroy Mt Rushmore and the Washington Monument?
The most intersectional candidate evah!
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 01:27 AM (cOq4q)
Posted by: Adriane
So very sorry, Adriane. Prayers ascending for all of your family.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:29 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 24, 2023 01:30 AM (Sgq8y)
Mom got every catalogue known to mankind... and back then, you didn't need to PAY for them.
All these old 'mail order' companies completely pooched the internet. How hard was it to put your catalogs on-line and your order forms on-line.
The almost deserved it...
Used to be able to buy kit houses from Sears (long gone before my time) but I recall the Farm catalog where you could get live critters to your door, including bees.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 01:30 AM (cOq4q)
& Hopefully enjoy the season, as best as one can …
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 01:31 AM (4Winp)
The cilantro's taking up a lot of space in the fridge. I use one of those plastic drinking cups one gets at a sports stadium. A little water, the fresh cilantro, then the plastic bag that it came home in put over the top to protect it; works great for any fresh herb that likes to be kept well-hydrated. Fresh cilantro's great (I don't have the 'soap' gene), but that cup with the bag on top takes up refrigerator top shelf real estate.
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 01:32 AM (emlEe)
Prayers for you as well!
Merry Christmas anyway, as merry as is possible under the circumstances...
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:32 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33
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Never more, never more
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:33 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (Mzdiz) at December 24, 2023 01:35 AM (Mzdiz)
My former home was one of those! Also many others in that neighborhood, built around 100 years ago. All were 'bungalow' style but had different floor plans. Contractor must have ordered an assortment LOL
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:35 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
Amazon would still be a niche bookstore if any of them had a CEO worth his diploma.
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 01:36 AM (DgGvY)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:40 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:41 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 24, 2023 01:41 AM (ju2Fy)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:41 AM (fwDg9)
Feather or dot?
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 01:42 AM (emlEe)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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Their management. Before online purchasing was a thing you could telephone purchase from their online catalogue. Not a bad idea at the time; However, they contracted the purchase service and they were terrible.
While making an order I decided to cancel and they wouldn't allow it. My credit card company entered a dispute with them on my behalf.
About that time management became more interested in the property Sears owned than its customers. Really obtuse.
If they had hired thinkers instead of bean counters manipulating the tables they would be a top dog.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:44 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:44 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:45 AM (fwDg9)
H8 YT.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:46 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:47 AM (fwDg9)
And a century of good will for both.
And they flushed it.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:48 AM (MFHSd)
They would prefer to treat us like they treat
the poor blacks down south.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:50 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:52 AM (fwDg9)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:52 AM (fwDg9)
The reason Islam made inroads into Hindu land was that it was very open and egalitarian compared to the caste system. To this day the highest castes (the brahma and gupta types) still believe themselves superior to all others.
Islam, in theory if not practise, does not support this.
Very attractive to lower castes.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 01:55 AM (cOq4q)
I am starting to not trust Indians
Posted by: Skip
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Sundar Pichai has entered the chat.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia's phone at December 24, 2023 01:56 AM (n7rxJ)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:58 AM (fwDg9)
Clark article published by the NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC), touting the organization’s embrace of “diversity” and “inclusion,” concepts to justify the dismissal of a merit-based system in favor of one that makes personnel decisions based upon characteristics such as race.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 01:58 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 24, 2023 01:58 AM (cOq4q)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 01:44 AM (njWTi)
Dot Indians are not from a high trust society/culture. Like muslims, just different. There's a thought process going on there that is not my upbringing. It's that 'get over' thing, like some of our poor as well as politicians at every. friggin'. level. With the crapton of illegals we've basically ushered in across the border as well as legally (chain) importing a lot of third worlders, we're losing our 'high trust society' status P.D.Q.
Hungary's fighting back. Denmark's fighting back. Argentina's fighting back. Italy's fighting back. We'll see if we fight back (enough to cover the margin of fraud) in 2024.
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 02:02 AM (emlEe)
Clip: https://is.gd/pt9CwY
The IDF has been focused on taking out key players in Hamas during the war, often launching targeted attacks on them.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 02:04 AM (MFHSd)
FBI has his laptop.
https://is.gd/Bk7YEM
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 02:07 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:09 AM (njWTi)
They're from a caste society culture. S the importance is probably based more on your status vs actual integrity. Probably why so many that get into the upper echelons of companies are all in on woke bullshit and being controlling of everything. The "little people" don't have the right to voice opposition to what their betters believe is right.
Posted by: Buzzion at December 24, 2023 02:09 AM (DpqR3)
Posted by: Buzzion at December 24, 2023 02:09 AM (DpqR3)
Listen to Buzzion. He's Pre-Dead.
Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX
Posted by: Jim at December 24, 2023 02:14 AM (e6UQI)
Posted by: Buzzion at December 24, 2023 02:16 AM (DpqR3)
Now, after reading here tonight, his 'attitude' toward him/us makes more sense. I'd thought he's just an arrogant Dr., but I guess there's more to it than that? Hmm.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:17 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:20 AM (njWTi)
I love to open the door and take a good snuff of the outside air-- Cold. Smells of woodsmoke. Perfect for the holiday.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:22 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 24, 2023 02:23 AM (Sgq8y)
Another Christmas treat, something I would normally never buy. But a treat is good, even if I haven't necessarily been a good boy to earn one.
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 02:23 AM (emlEe)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:25 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 24, 2023 02:26 AM (xaFKb)
Wow, haven't had those since I was little.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:28 AM (njWTi)
In conference I told him I wanted to be out, we agreed.
They wheel me into OR and by the conversation I could
tell that there was no anesthesiologist. I began a conversation
with the Doc that led to a subdued argument. Right there
in OR.
I've never been conscious in OR much less having and argument before a procedure. And this was not some rinky dink hospital.
We settled with the understanding that he was not allowed to put me out but established a way to satisfy both of us.
It was either that or come back tomorrow.
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 02:28 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:30 AM (njWTi)
It's a common complaint among my friends. Either the docs listen but don't hear, or vice versa.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 24, 2023 02:37 AM (XeU6L)
So, after my solo supper, went for walkabout the neighborhood. Nice! Cold, there was snow on the ground so had to step carefully (no HOA, so sidewalks were hit-n-miss on shoveling) and it was just beautiful. Peaceful. Lots of pretty lights and displays...
Wish I could go walking about right now, but it's dark and I'm no spring chicken-- would probably turn an ankle in some pothole.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:39 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 02:43 AM (emlEe)
Posted by: JQ
Place treadmill and hi-speed fan in driveway…
String binoculars around neck for stargazing.
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 02:47 AM (4Winp)
But he loves tacos. Go figure. They're "ok" for me, but so much w*rk! Maybe I'll feed him THOSE for a week, hahaha
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:51 AM (njWTi)
But yeah, I can look out the patio door and see stars tonight. Open the door, and smell all the crisp goodness of frosty, fresh air mixed with a little woodsmoke. Smells like... Christmas.
Miss the old neighborhood's sidewalks. Sometimes. But I'd rather be out here than 'in town'!
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 02:55 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Braenyard at December 24, 2023 02:57 AM (MFHSd)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 24, 2023 03:01 AM (di6C2)
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 01:41 AM (fwDg9)
Woo-woo or 7-11 ?
Posted by: JT at December 24, 2023 03:05 AM (T4tVD)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:05 AM (njWTi)
Hahaha. ooops, I mean:
Ho Ho Ho!
Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:07 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: JT at December 24, 2023 03:11 AM (T4tVD)
Now that I don't have to drive in the stuff, I say "bring it!" LOL
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:17 AM (njWTi)
We'll "starve to death with a pig under each arm", as the saying goes
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:19 AM (njWTi)
Everyone has their own tastes, but for me if I were going to make a make head dish and serve it for several days, I would go with veal Parmesan or the much cheaper and often just as good version done with pork cutlets. if you make them from scratch, it can be a bit of a pain, but they do get better, and certainly not worse after a day or two. I know for me it would take at least a few days to get tired of the Parmesan done right.
Another thing you can throw into your wheelhouse is Japanese style curry. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a very particular Japanese dish taken from other cuisines. All you need is chicken potatoes, carrots, onions, and those blocks of Japanese curry mix. That one for sure gets better after the first day.
Posted by: Quint at December 24, 2023 03:23 AM (Q3YVP)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:25 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:28 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: Quint at December 24, 2023 03:28 AM (Q3YVP)
Then at Mass, after I received, I looked up, and there was my son, receiving. WTF? He told me after Mass that he had been coming home from hockey, got DH's text that we were at Mass, he came to the Cathedral and found a priest to hear his confession, and received. He didn't know why.
Prayers answered, directly and sometimes even before we pray them.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 24, 2023 03:32 AM (sRfrW)
You might want to try the Japanese curry just one time. Although you can get the hot stuff for the most part, it’s very mild.
Posted by: Quint at December 24, 2023 03:33 AM (Q3YVP)
Posted by: Quint at December 24, 2023 03:34 AM (Q3YVP)
I scratched my head about that... wtf?... plant-based vs. REAL protein? or whatever... and then they said he didn't have much time left.
So, I figured "what difference, at this point, does it make?!" ya know? And let him eat anything & everything he wanted. (Hell, if I was dying, I'd be pissed off if my diet went off the rails over some crap like salt- or protein- content!!!)
And, what do ya know... he's still here. Cranky and picky, but STILL HERE, 3 years later.
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:35 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:38 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:38 AM (njWTi)
One of the gift cards we gave to a young lady checking out and looking stressed. She found us later, walking out of the grocery store, and thanked DH (he's a big guy, hard to miss) and said her husband had just had surgery, so we gave her another one.
There was a time we couldn't do that, but now we can, and it's the best. God blesses the tiny gifts, and the big ones? He is overflowing with kindness. Grace is not a trickle, or a stream, or even a river. It is a deluge. So reach out your heart and get some. Miracles abound.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 24, 2023 03:41 AM (sRfrW)
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 24, 2023 03:32 AM (sRfrW)
WOW !
Posted by: JT at December 24, 2023 03:41 AM (T4tVD)
Posted by: JQ at December 24, 2023 03:50 AM (njWTi)
Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 03:57 AM (x7m+Z)
One of the gift cards we gave to a young lady checking out and looking stressed. She found us later, walking out of the grocery store, and thanked DH (he's a big guy, hard to miss) and said her husband had just had surgery, so we gave her another one.
There was a time we couldn't do that, but now we can, and it's the best. God blesses the tiny gifts, and the big ones? He is overflowing with kindness. Grace is not a trickle, or a stream, or even a river. It is a deluge. So reach out your heart and get some. Miracles abound.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 24, 2023 03:41 AM (sRfrW)
tcn in AK, thank you so much.
Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 03:58 AM (x7m+Z)
Posted by: m at December 24, 2023 04:04 AM (x7m+Z)
Tomatoes, lettuce and onion are the foundation upon which you build the masterwork.
Sweet or dill pickle? A significant choice depending on mood. Both are exquisite.
My basic deluxe cheeseburger will include sharp cheddar, but every other imaginable deviation is acceptable.
And the stack is most important. Do you place the lettuce on the toasted bun first or the pickles? Pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onion and then burger and cheese?
These are world-changing, world-defining decisions. The placement of mustard and mayonnaise, or secret sauce also become significant as we navigate space-time. This is what separates us from the feral savages roaming the world in fucking tents.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 24, 2023 04:21 AM (9v1kn)
What am I missing?
Posted by: Bea Arthur's Dick at December 24, 2023 07:30 PM (Qt4kF)
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