Sunday Overnight Open Thread (12/24/23) Christmas Eve Edition

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Luke Chapter 2
1) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2) (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David
5) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9) And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12) And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15) And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16) And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17) And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
1 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19)But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

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"Perfessor" Squirrel wanted to wish all of you a Merry Christmas.

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If you can't make it to Florida this year. There is always next year. Maybe.

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Instead of the asshole American Airlines employee who works at K6 Chicago O'Hare, Maybe AA can take a lesson from Portland.

Llama therapy at Portland airport eases holiday travel stress
Llama therapy at Portland airport eases holiday travel stress
PORTLAND, Ore. (WSVN) — Navigating airports during the holidays can be chaotic, but if you’re passing through Portland, expect a unique stress-busting surprise in the form of therapy llamas.
Meet Prince and Benny, two 400-pound fluffballs serving as therapy animals stationed at Portland International Airport earlier this week. Travelers, in need of a calming moment, found solace in these gentle llamas.
“It’s the most fun to see everyone’s reactions because you go from stress and concentrated trying to get to your gate on time to looking up and just seeing these 400-pound fluffs walking right by you,” shared Shannon Joy with Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas.
Not stopping at llamas, the airport is also employing therapy dogs, ensuring that passengers experience a moment of joy and relaxation amid the holiday rush.

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No turkey bake this year in the mountains.....Yes, the Fabulous and I are in the mountains with our kids. Believe me, so far it's been one dysfunctional Hallmark Movie.

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The ONT Musical Interlude & Candle Light Emporium

>&&&

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Reindeer fly, Santa doesn't. Posthumous Genius Award Winner.

Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong
Onlookers could not believe their eyes as they saw Santa plummet to his death from a high-rise block of flats in what some thought was all part of the the performance

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Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Cheers From The Mis Hum Family.

Notice: Posted with someone's permission. The Fabulous and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. As John 3:16 states, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 09:52 PM

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1 Sponge

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at December 24, 2023 09:53 PM (ufFY8)

2 Yay, Last-Minute Shopper's Day ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 09:53 PM (dZVON)

3 The Bob Newhart Show theme song is the worst ever.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2023 09:54 PM (ufFY8)

4 I'm dreaming
Of a grey ONT

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 09:55 PM (+RQPJ)

5 4 I'm dreaming
Of a grey ONT
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 09:55 PM (+RQPJ)

Should the ONT revert back to grey?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at December 24, 2023 09:56 PM (2lERZ)

6 Ahoy, morons.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at December 24, 2023 09:57 PM (yS+V1)

7 Merry Christmas everyone

Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 09:58 PM (fwDg9)

8 Yes, MisHum!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 09:58 PM (+RQPJ)

9 Good evening everyone. Merry Christmas to all.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 09:59 PM (qoGsy)

10 Merry Christmas Horde!

Posted by: Corona exile-back_in_exile at December 24, 2023 10:01 PM (URIv5)

11 Groovy Christmas Eve, my precious poppets!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (+RQPJ)

12 Merry Christmas to all ships at sea and Morons everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (u82oZ)

13 Nicely done MisHum!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (hOUT3)

14 That red cup is all class. : o )

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (e0dkU)

15 Looks like a candlestick stuck into the bottom of that cup in the last pic, MisHum. I imagine it would be quite a leaky cup from which to drink, not to mention a waste of good booze. I'm assuming 'Cheers' stated with a raised glass means booze is in there somewhere.

Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (emlEe)

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1.
Behold, a seely tender babe
In freezing winter night
In homely manger trembling lies,—
Alas, a piteous sight!
The inns are full, no man will yield
This little pilgrim bed,
But forced he is with seely beasts
In crib to shroud his head.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:04 PM (xKA9X)

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2.
Despise him not for lying there,
First, what he is enquire,
An orient pearl is often found
In depth of dirty mire.
Weigh not his crib, his wooden dish,
Nor beasts that by him feed;
Weigh not his mother's poor attire
Nor Joseph's simple weed.
This stable is a prince's court,
This crib his chair of state,
The beasts are parcel of his pomp,
The wooden dish his plate.
The persons in that poor attire
His royal liveries wear;
The prince himself is come from heaven—
This pomp is prizèd there.
With joy approach, O Christian wight,
Do homage to thy king;
And highly prize his humble pomp
Which he from heaven doth bring.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:04 PM (xKA9X)

18 Merry Christmas to everyone.
We are blessed, our Savior is born!

Posted by: Winston, GOPe, McFailure wing of the Uniparty at December 24, 2023 10:05 PM (P9xGM)

19 Misanthropic Humanitarian

Thank you. Every ONT by you is a gift.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2023 10:05 PM (u82oZ)

20 Posted by: RickZ at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (emlEe

It looked kind of festive

The picture I really wanted to use is missing

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:06 PM (2lERZ)

21 osted by: NaCly Dog at December 24, 2023 10:05 PM (u82oZ)

Thank you so much Salty

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:07 PM (2lERZ)

22 3 The Bob Newhart Show theme song is the worst ever.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 24, 2023 09:54 PM (ufFY

At the other end of the spectrum is the theme song to Knight Rider. : o )

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 10:07 PM (e0dkU)

23 Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong
Onlookers could not believe their eyes as they saw Santa plummet to his death from a high-rise block of flats in what some thought was all part of the the performance

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He's Santa, not Evel Knievel.

Posted by: Ralphie at December 24, 2023 10:07 PM (bo7UB)

24 Hey Punk where you goin' with that blog in your hand?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:07 PM (63Dwl)

25 That red cup is all class. : o )
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 24, 2023 10:03 PM (e0dkU)

*runs finger around rim*

Pfft. Pressed glass.

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 10:08 PM (D7oie)

26

Another Florida Christmas item:

Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:09 PM (63Dwl)

27 The picture I really wanted to use is missing
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:06 PM (2lERZ)

So, the Nakatomi Plaza copyright is still in force?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:09 PM (hOUT3)

28 I just watched an episode of the new "All Creatures Great and Small". It was pleasant enough but completely lacks the humor of the books, and a lot of the dialog seems too modern. I also note they managed to cram in some diversity.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 10:10 PM (+RQPJ)

29 Notice that it doesn't say in Luke 2 that the angels did any singing (although it doesn't say they didn't, either, although it implies that), but many Christmas carols and stories claim they sang.

Posted by: Buford Gooch at December 24, 2023 10:10 PM (ZoHZd)

30 Cleaned out the bottom of my refrigerator today, some nasty growth was trying to take over the crispers. These things are sneaky, like Ukrainians. They must be beaten down and captured like a Russian in a Southern port.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 24, 2023 10:11 PM (9v1kn)

31 About thirty years or so ago, there was a book detailing how to cook while driving long distances. IIRC, it was mainly heating tv dinners. But I do remember a couple of real recipes.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at December 24, 2023 10:11 PM (6TzTY)

32 Pfft. Pressed glass.
Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 24, 2023 10:08 PM (D7oie)

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Faience. It's only glass, but it sounds classy and shit.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:11 PM (bo7UB)

33 Nice ONT MisHum!

I'd love to have the glass and "A Very Zappa Christmas" was Very Zappa!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:12 PM (bme+/)

34 Put this in your phone reminders for next year. It's my birthday. Already got my customary $20 gift card for Texas Roadhouse from the one person who bothers to buy me anything.

Too bad there's no Texas Roadhouse in this town.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:13 PM (dZVON)

35 It's Only Money

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:14 PM (63Dwl)

36 Merry Christmas to all....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 10:14 PM (QGaXH)

37 Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 10:10 PM (+RQPJ)

Merry Christmas Dear Eris!
It has probably been banned, but there was an older black and white series done by the BBC (once shown on PBS), very close to the books and author's intent. If you can find that, I do not think you will be disappointed

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:15 PM (hOUT3)

38 Sac State stemware

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at December 24, 2023 10:15 PM (as3uC)

39 27 The picture I really wanted to use is missing
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:06 PM (2lERZ)

So, the Nakatomi Plaza copyright is still in force?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - agai

Huh!

Merry Christmas Hrothgar

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:15 PM (2lERZ)

40 The Bob Newhart Show theme song is the worst ever.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Gal

At the other end of the spectrum is the theme song to Knight Rider. : o )
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33

Jonny Quest - best theme song ever.

Fight me!

And the Harvey Birdman Jonny Quest custody court case ranks right up there with best show referencing another show.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 10:15 PM (qoGsy)

41
Got a $100 gift card from the firm that sends me assignments. Immediately spent it and $56 more on a 5-pound bag of Esbilac.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:15 PM (MoZTd)

42 35 It's Only Money
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr/i]

But is it Easy Money?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:16 PM (hOUT3)

43 That Joy to the World clip was awesome. Thanks MisHum and Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 24, 2023 10:16 PM (V8he0)

44 Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:12 PM (bme+/)

Glad you liked the mystery click

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:16 PM (2lERZ)

45 I just wanna say, the Innkeeper got a bad rap.

Howdy, y'all, and Merry Christmas to all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Christmas webworks linked in nic - that's here at December 24, 2023 10:17 PM (v4x4L)

46
Merry Christmas Dear Eris!
It has probably been banned, but there was an older black and white series done by the BBC (once shown on PBS), very close to the books and author's intent. If you can find that, I do not think you will be disappointed
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar

This one is in color:

https://youtu.be/8LQYBXQwD_s

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:18 PM (63Dwl)

47 About thirty years or so ago, there was a book detailing how to cook while driving long distances. IIRC, it was mainly heating tv dinners. But I do remember a couple of real recipes.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin

There are number of books available on Amazon with cooking on vehicles. I was looking for some reason last year.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:18 PM (bme+/)

48
The Cowboys lost 22-20 to Miami on a last-second field goal. Me sad.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:18 PM (MoZTd)

49 Merry Christmas to all !

Posted by: Buzz Adrenaline at December 24, 2023 10:18 PM (wu87C)

50 And, from Conor and Hrothgar, a heartfelt Merry Christmas to the entire Misanthropic Humanitarian clan as they gather for this wonderful Holiday!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:19 PM (hOUT3)

51 I cooked the butter, onion, celery, and poultry seasoning tonight so Himself doesn't have to get me out of bed in the morning. Dr. Bone, I found some celery down in the veggie keeper that must have been related to what was in your crispers. I did manage to scrounge up enough celery for the stuffing, but it was touch and go there for a while.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at December 24, 2023 10:19 PM (6TzTY)

52
Too bad there's no Texas Roadhouse in this town.
Posted by: Blanco Basura

10 miles from here, come on down out of the cold!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:20 PM (bme+/)

53 Thanxs MisHum!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:21 PM (W/lyH)

54
Merry Christmas to all the Horde from me, Her Majesty and all the Hounds of Soyara (Dutchess, Dan, Dot, Val, Finn, Sonny, Diana, Ruth, Zeus, George, Phoenix, Spark and Puff).

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:22 PM (MoZTd)

55 Evenin'

(Sips Old Fezziwig Ale)

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up, it's Christmas at December 24, 2023 10:22 PM (sAmhv)

56 Hrothgar, I remember an earlier, color version that was really good and hewed closely to the spirit of the books.

I don't remember if they showed the lit cow fart incident...

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 10:23 PM (+RQPJ)

57 This one is in color:

https://youtu.be/8LQYBXQwD_s
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Aye, lad, but that's one's no as realistic as the original, far too feel good to be real!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:24 PM (hOUT3)

58 Merry Christmas to all!

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at December 24, 2023 10:24 PM (IX0pp)

59 In keeping with this month's Conceptual Continuity, I posted a comment on the book thread this morning concerning both Tolkien and Zappa. I think some of the things he said and wrote about indicate that he was pretty well read.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 10:25 PM (vFG9F)

60 About thirty years or so ago, there was a book detailing how to cook while driving long distances. IIRC, it was mainly heating tv dinners. But I do remember a couple of real recipes.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin

There are number of books available on Amazon with cooking on vehicles. I was looking for some reason last year.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:18 PM (bme+/)
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I know that with the Army's old 1/4 ton jeep, in Germany in the winter when it is 20 degrees, it takes 22 minutes to heat up a can of turkey and/or chicken, cooked with juices, to an acceptable level. This while it sits on the exhaust manifold.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:26 PM (W/lyH)

61 Eris, I never remember seeing a color (or colorized) version. SisterH said she has watched the "new and improved" color version and was not impressed.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:26 PM (hOUT3)

62 "The Bob Newhart Show theme song is the worst ever."

Did you know the name of that song is "Home To Emily"? It makes more sense once you know that.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 10:27 PM (vFG9F)

63 Happy Christmas Eve for the next 3.5 hours …

Posted by: Adriane the Food and Merriment Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 10:28 PM (4Winp)

64 10 miles from here, come on down out of the cold!

I will be down that way on the 4th of Jan. Dentist is still in Chandler and I'm due for a fluid change and rotation. Wait... that's not what they do, is it?

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:29 PM (dZVON)

65 I know that with the Army's old 1/4 ton jeep, in Germany in the winter when it is 20 degrees, it takes 22 minutes to heat up a can of turkey and/or chicken, cooked with juices, to an acceptable level. This while it sits on the exhaust manifold.
Posted by: Diogenes

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Here we just put the food in aluminum foil and place it on the side walk for a real 'low and slow' cook.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:29 PM (bme+/)

66 Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted by: Iris at December 24, 2023 10:29 PM (n3DL0)

67 Heh!
Just stuffed Mrs D's stocking.
Oh.
No.
Really. Her stocking on the fireplace.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:30 PM (W/lyH)

68 Here we just put the food in aluminum foil and place it on the side walk for a real 'low and slow' cook.

Sous Vide summer!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:30 PM (dZVON)

69 Fascinating report just came out: can't verify it's true yet, but its believable:
"Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly told the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas that he must Resign as President and Dissolve the current Government in order to Appoint a Saudi and UAE-Approved Government, or else they will Halt all further Financial Aid to the Palestinian Territories."

Very big story if true.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 24, 2023 10:30 PM (S6gqv)

70 Dentist is still in Chandler and I'm due for a fluid change and rotation. Wait... that's not what they do, is it?
Posted by: Blanco Basura

They will; but, man does it cost you...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:31 PM (bme+/)

71
I will be down that way on the 4th of Jan. Dentist is still in Chandler and I'm due for a fluid change and rotation. Wait... that's not what they do, is it?
Posted by: Blanco Basura

They could pull all your teeth and put the top ones on the bottom and the bottom ones on the top.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:31 PM (63Dwl)

72 Prayers for the Family & Friends of Santa Dad…

Posted by: Adriane the Food and Merriment Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 10:31 PM (4Winp)

73 Merry Christmas, everyone!

"Despise him not for lying there,
First, what he is enquire,
An orient pearl is often found
In depth of dirty mire."

The FSSP used that on one of their Christmas cards.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 24, 2023 10:31 PM (F8AqN)

74 Heh!
Just stuffed Mrs D's stocking.
Oh.
No.
Really. Her stocking on the fireplace.
Posted by: Diogenes

Dad stuffed a pair of mom's panty hose once. Mom was *not* amused.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:32 PM (bme+/)

75 69 Fascinating report just came out: can't verify it's true yet, but its believable:
"Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reportedly told the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas that he must Resign as President and Dissolve the current Government in order to Appoint a Saudi and UAE-Approved Government, or else they will Halt all further Financial Aid to the Palestinian Territories."

Very big story if true.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 24, 2023 10:30 PM (S6gqv)

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Oof. Maybe Christmas came early!

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:32 PM (bo7UB)

76 I like the drones. Somebody burned a lot of midnight oil chorepgraphing that Nut Cracker. But please, please, please don't anyone get the bright idea of replacing 4th of July fireworks with them.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at December 24, 2023 10:33 PM (6TzTY)

77 @3

>>The Bob Newhart Show theme song is the worst ever.

It's sounds like a classical orchestra where someone switched in bad experimental jazz sheet music, and they are going for it.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:33 PM (XV/Pl)

78 They could pull all your teeth and put the top ones on the bottom and the bottom ones on the top.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

Wouldn’t it just be cheaper to teach him to walk on his hands?

Posted by: Adriane the Food and Merriment Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 10:33 PM (4Winp)

79 Merry Christmas, all! The rain has slackened, and so I'm still on the hook to drive Miss Linda to 11 p.m. Mass. The church is beautiful, as I wrote earlier, and the service is always wonderful. But driving and splashing through puddles, and staying up until nearly one a.m., will not be fun.

I miss the excitement and anticipation of Christmas Eve when I was small. Maybe we all do. Well, next year by this time I plan to be in my house -- or at least away from this dump -- and will do different things, or the same things differently. (Not sure that makes sense.) Something to look forward to, anyway.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:34 PM (omVj0)

80
Out: Thieving Palestinian crooks

In: New thieving Palestinian crooks

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 24, 2023 10:34 PM (MoZTd)

81 Mahmoud Abbas that he must Resign as President and Dissolve the current Government in order to Appoint a Saudi and UAE-Approved Government
Posted by: Tom Servo

They must have decided Abbas has enough $$$ and it is someone they like to have a turn.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:34 PM (bme+/)

82 Here we just put the food in aluminum foil and place it on the side walk for a real 'low and slow' cook.

When I was stationed at Ft Huachuca, one summer it was about 100 and the daughters of Diogenes thought frying an egg on the sidewalk would be a neat thing.
Ehhh...not so much.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:35 PM (W/lyH)

83 @69

>>Very big story if true.

Maybe it's not just Americans who are tired of the forever wars?

Also, I got to imagine that a lot of countries are sick and tired of The Junta's bullsh*t.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:35 PM (XV/Pl)

84 >>>>Should the ONT revert back to grey?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra
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Now that I'm using FF it doesn't matter, otherwise, my eyes prefer grey or gray - either one is fine.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 10:36 PM (wmN8H)

85 Also, I got to imagine that a lot of countries are sick and tired of The Junta's bullsh*t.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:35 PM (XV/Pl)

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Countries, schmoutries.

Posted by: Raytheon Corp. at December 24, 2023 10:37 PM (bo7UB)

86 daughters of Diogenes thought frying an egg on the sidewalk would be a neat thing.
Ehhh...not so much.
Posted by: Diogenes

It works really well here... I don't recommend eating them unless you used some foil below them though...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:37 PM (bme+/)

87 And Stirling (once known far and wide as the Evil Black Kitten of War and Pestilence), now yclept the Duke of Vicksburg, and Dagny Sophia, aka La Siberienne, aka the Forest Feral, wave their tails to you in Christmas greeting!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:37 PM (omVj0)

88 Merry Christmas everyone
Posted by: Skip at December 24, 2023 09:58 PM (fwDg9)

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Posted by: Scrooge McKarenface at December 24, 2023 10:38 PM (iODuv)

89 Flooding Hamas tunnels with seawater risks ‘ruining basic life in Gaza’, says expert
_The Guardian
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Well, yeah.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 10:38 PM (wmN8H)

90 Did a 200 mile trip today in the 4Runner, this truck is solid, very impressed with how well kept this thing was.

Can't wait for the new rims and K02's to come in.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:39 PM (XV/Pl)

91 89 Isn't that the point?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at December 24, 2023 10:40 PM (Mzdiz)

92 We thought we might have time tonight to watch the Alastair Sim edition of A Christmas Carol (1951) on YooToob, but I guess not. Though I guess there is no harm in doing that tomorrow afternoon or evening.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:40 PM (omVj0)

93 20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

-----------

And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:41 PM (bo7UB)

94 Dinner was pickled red cabbage, kimchee, pickled artichoke heart, calamata olives, mushrooms, pickled red pepper, hummus (with olive oil), tatziki sauce, and ground lamb.

Posted by: SFGoth at December 24, 2023 10:41 PM (6DYB4)

95 >>Very big story if true.

Maybe it's not just Americans who are tired of the forever wars?

Also, I got to imagine that a lot of countries are sick and tired of The Junta's bullsh*t.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:35 PM (XV/Pl)
***

This is total war.
The world has forgotten just how terrible it can be.
Now they are being reminded.
It can only end in unconditional surrender.
The Arab states know this.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:42 PM (W/lyH)

96 We thought we might have time tonight to watch the Alastair Sim edition of A Christmas Carol (1951) on YooToob, but I guess not. Though I guess there is no harm in doing that tomorrow afternoon or evening.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Sitting in the back pews and watching on your phone is not recommended during midnight Mass.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:42 PM (bme+/)

97 daughters of Diogenes thought frying an egg on the sidewalk would be a neat thing.
Ehhh...not so much.

If you're in the Valley of the Sunstroke on a warm summer's day, you can park with your windshield facing into the sun. Throw a cookie sheet with some dough on your dash and in a few hours, if no one breaks into your car, you'll have cookies.

And, yes, this has already been proven by an experiment.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:42 PM (dZVON)

98 Did a 200 mile trip today in the 4Runner, this truck is solid, very impressed with how well kept this thing was.

Can't wait for the new rims and K02's to come in.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023

***
My mechanic got my new rims way back on the 12th. But his balancing machine is out and he is waiting for a replacement. I hope he can take care of that and the Dec. oil change this week. It makes a big difference in the look of a car to have sharp new rims, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (omVj0)

99 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:41 PM (bo7UB)

Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.

Posted by: Ahab The Arab at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (iODuv)

100 And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero

Mary had just gotten the Baby to sleep.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (bme+/)

101 90 Did a 200 mile trip today in the 4Runner, this truck is solid, very impressed with how well kept this thing was.

Can't wait for the new rims and K02's to come in.

Posted by: Thomas Bender
------------------------

Talked to a lady the other day and asked if she liked her Toyota.
It's got 80K with no problems. Said she had two KIA predecessors and said they stranded her several times, one time they replaced the motor etc. overall she would not recommend them at all. Anyway 80 grand with zero problems is pretty good.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 10:44 PM (wmN8H)

102 Grit, as part of their "Yul-Tide Celebration" (all Yul Brynner films for Xmas Eve), is running the original Magnificent Seven. Still some of the best dialog in the Western film genre, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:45 PM (omVj0)

103 UAE are a signatory to the Abraham Accords.
Maybe, should PDJT get back in, Saudi Arabia signs on?
Of course, there won't be a true, lasting peace until He whose first visit to us we are in the midst of celebrating returns.
Of course that day can't come until first...
Sorry. Gonna make ya read 2Thessalonians 2:1-5 to find out.

Posted by: Teej at December 24, 2023 10:46 PM (spJU8)

104 Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at December 24, 2023 10:46 PM (9yWhg)

105 @98

>>It makes a big difference in the look of a car to have sharp new rims, huh?

Oh yeah, rims and tires can make the vehicle, I typically put BF Goodrich KO2's on all of my trucks.

So the Colorado and 4Runner will have K02's, the Jeep has Patagonia Mud Tires.

Essentially it looks like a monster truck with the tires, well, because it is a monster truck.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:46 PM (XV/Pl)

106 Merry Christmas to Misanthropic Humanitarian and all the ONT-dwellers!

https://youtu.be/wXxDpvQLFEw

Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 10:46 PM (DgGvY)

107 Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau addresses letter to Pope Francis after Pope accuses Israel of engaging in terrorism
_INN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife calls on Pope to tell hamas to release the hostages
_INN

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 10:46 PM (wmN8H)

108 A most excellent mashup: AC/LeeC "Dirty Deeds Around the Christmas Tree"

http://tinyurl.com/2wwwzve4

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 10:47 PM (+RQPJ)

109 Merry Christmas Eve!

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 24, 2023 10:47 PM (4I/2K)

110
And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero

Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab

Just add piano, Charlie Brown.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:48 PM (63Dwl)

111 Oh yeah, rims and tires can make the vehicle, I typically put BF Goodrich KO2's on all of my trucks.

So the Colorado and 4Runner will have K02's, the Jeep has Patagonia Mud Tires.

Essentially it looks like a monster truck with the tires, well, because it is a monster truck.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023

***
I like the elegant stealth look. Continental blackwalls (hard to get anything else), bright silver rims in 18" (factory size), gleaming paint and chrome, and a quiet exhaust system.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:49 PM (omVj0)

112
I was waiting for a dentist in Chandler, Arizona
Such a toothache for me
Some nitrous dear Lord or a flatbed Ford
To quickly take the pain outta me

Posted by: SFGoth at December 24, 2023 10:49 PM (KAi1n)

113 And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:41 PM (bo7UB)

Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (iODuv)

I thought there HAD to be a fiddle in the band!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:49 PM (hOUT3)

114 To the tune of "Winter Wonderland":

". . . walkin' 'round in women's underwear . . ."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:50 PM (omVj0)

115 And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero

Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab

I thought there HAD to be a fiddle in the band!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar

A Jew's Harp. C'mon guys. Be better.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 10:50 PM (qoGsy)

116 And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023
*
Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab at December 24, 2023
*
I thought there HAD to be a fiddle in the band!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023

***
Only if you wanna play in Texas!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:50 PM (omVj0)

117 Should've posted this in the gun thread.

http://tinyurl.com/3mt6tz5u

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at December 24, 2023 10:51 PM (FVME7)

118
Magnificent Seven. Still some of the best dialog in the Western film genre, huh?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

Robert: He's prejudiced too, huh?
Chamlee: Well, when it comes to a chance of getting his head blown off, he's downright bigoted.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 10:51 PM (63Dwl)

119 A Jew's Harp. C'mon guys. Be better.
Posted by: Tonypete

Quick thinking TP.
Well done!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:52 PM (hOUT3)

120 Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (iODuv)

So how much did Throckmorton pay you?

//

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 10:52 PM (2lERZ)

121 "I like the elegant stealth look."

How about a pair of pink sidewinders and a bright orange pair of pants?

Posted by: SFGoth at December 24, 2023 10:52 PM (KAi1n)

122 And, they brought the kid with the damn drum.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 10:41 PM (bo7UB)

Yeah, but he other kid had an upright bass, so everything was cool.
Posted by: Ahab The Arab at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (iODuv)

I thought there HAD to be a fiddle in the band!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:49 PM (hOUT3)
***

Now we know why He wasn't born in Texas.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 10:52 PM (W/lyH)

123 I was waiting for a dentist in Chandler, Arizona
Such a toothache for me
Some nitrous dear Lord or a flatbed Ford
To quickly take the pain outta me

Heh. And from my current place I can be in Winslow in about 90 minutes. Trust me, there's a reason I'm not.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:53 PM (dZVON)

124 Only if you wanna play in Texas!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere

Good one WA, and as soon as I hit post, I knew I done screwed up!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 24, 2023 10:54 PM (hOUT3)

125 Heh. And from my current place I can be in Winslow in about 90 minutes. Trust me, there's a reason I'm not.
Posted by: Blanco Basura

Winslow - gateway to Meteor Crater.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 10:54 PM (qoGsy)

126 Away in a manger
a T-Rex waiting outside

Posted by: Mr. Bean at December 24, 2023 10:54 PM (4I/2K)

127 Thanks Mis.Hum.
Merry Christmas Eve to you and all fine Morons!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 24, 2023 10:55 PM (bomBH)

128 "I like the elegant stealth look."
*
How about a pair of pink sidewinders and a bright orange pair of pants?
Posted by: SFGoth at December 24, 2023

***
"Tan shoes with pink shoelaces,
A polka-dot vest and man, oh, man,
Tan shoes with pink shoelaces
And a pink panama with a purple hat band!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:55 PM (omVj0)

129 Family Christmas party is at our house this year, on the 30th. Looks to be medium size this year, only immediate family, probably around 50 bodies or so. Tradition has it your red cup must have your name on it in magic marker.

Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 10:56 PM (8I4hW)

130 Merry Christmas MisHum, and to all the rest of the Horde.

Posted by: Happy at December 24, 2023 10:56 PM (F+55o)

131 "I like the elegant stealth look."
*
How about a pair of pink sidewinders and a bright orange pair of pants?
Posted by: SFGoth at December 24, 2023

***
There is a popular theory which states that all you need is looks and a whole lot of money.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:57 PM (omVj0)

132 @101

Toyota's are some of the most reliable vehicles.

My wife has driven Honda's since the 80s.

My first two cars were Chevy's, then it was various Japanese rice rockets from the late 80's to the mid 90's.

Then I got a GMC Sonoma in 95 that I proceeded to drive for the next 23 years, until it gave up the ghost in 2018.

Along the way I've had two Honda Fits, two Hyundai Tucsons, a Wrangler, a Colorado, now a 4Runner.

Basically, instead of getting one super expensive car, I get bunches of lower cost vehicles so I can tinker with them.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 10:57 PM (XV/Pl)

133 My mechanic got my new rims way back on the 12th. But his balancing machine is out and he is waiting for a replacement. I hope he can take care of that and the Dec. oil change this week. It makes a big difference in the look of a car to have sharp new rims, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (omVj0)

Do you use Cedric?

Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 10:57 PM (8I4hW)

134 My family's favorite is a lesser-known musical version called 'Scrooge' with Albert Finney as the old skinflint and an appearance by Alec Guiness as the ghost of J Marley. Probably from the late 60s/early 70s

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 24, 2023 10:57 PM (sJHOI)

135 My mechanic got my new rims way back on the 12th. But his balancing machine is out and he is waiting for a replacement. I hope he can take care of that and the Dec. oil change this week. It makes a big difference in the look of a car to have sharp new rims, huh?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:43 PM (omVj0)

Do you use Cedric?
Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023

***
Not sure what you mean, J. Is that a particular brand of balancer, a method, or what?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:59 PM (omVj0)

136 Just back from the annual Christmas party with a White Elephant Gift exchange.

First gift chosen was the biggest box there.

Had a live chicken in it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at December 24, 2023 10:59 PM (hH3Px)

137 Breakdowns are exclusive to inexpensive cars.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 11:01 PM (wmN8H)

138 First gift chosen was the biggest box there.

Had a live chicken in it.

Could have been worse.

Could have been an emu.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 11:01 PM (dZVON)

139 134 My family's favorite is a lesser-known musical version called 'Scrooge' with Albert Finney as the old skinflint and an appearance by Alec Guiness as the ghost of J Marley. Probably from the late 60s/early 70s
Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 24, 2023 10:57 PM (sJHOI)

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The musical.

A good effort.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 24, 2023 11:02 PM (bo7UB)

140 Could have been worse.

Could have been an emu.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023

***
Tell me about it.

Posted by: Doug of Liberty Mutual at December 24, 2023 11:02 PM (omVj0)

141 Llama therapy at Portland airport eases holiday travel stress

I saw Llama Therapy open for Tame Impala at the Cow Palace in 2015.

Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 11:03 PM (DgGvY)

142 "Basically, instead of getting one super expensive car, I get bunches of lower cost vehicles so I can tinker with them.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"

The story of my life. I take them in like strays.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:04 PM (vFG9F)

143 WHICH Bob Newhart show theme?

Merry Christmas everyone! (back to lurking)

Posted by: caf at December 24, 2023 11:04 PM (/+mVZ)

144 Not sure what you mean, J. Is that a particular brand of balancer, a method, or what?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 24, 2023 10:59 PM (omVj0)

No, he is a mechanic that specializes in European cars. Has a shop on Aris in Metairie. I have and older MB and have used him. He's either French or Belgian.

Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 11:04 PM (8I4hW)

145 Could have been worse.

Could've been a cassowary.

Posted by: PabloD at December 24, 2023 11:04 PM (ovfbN)

146 @142

>>The story of my life. I take them in like strays.

Absolutely, I love cars, love driving them, love tinkering with them.

Its a damn shame whats being done to the automobile industry and the American people by the lunatics in control.

I still can't believe that Toyota is going to be putting 4cylindars hybrids in their 2025 4Runner.

That engine is not going to be a quarter million mile engine.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 11:10 PM (XV/Pl)

147 Should've posted this in the gun thread.

http://tinyurl.com/3mt6tz5u
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here

I thought this might be a link to the AK Christmas To Remember over at Powerline …

Posted by: Adriane the Ethnic Christmas History Critic . . . at December 24, 2023 11:10 PM (4Winp)

148 Merry Christmas to all the Christian morons in your season of joy!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 11:10 PM (RIvkX)

149 @148

>>Merry Christmas to all the Christian morons in your season of joy!

Merry Christmas, did you end up getting Dim Sum?

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 24, 2023 11:11 PM (XV/Pl)

150 I know that with the Army's old 1/4 ton jeep, in Germany in the winter when it is 20 degrees, it takes 22 minutes to heat up a can of turkey and/or chicken, cooked with juices, to an acceptable level. This while it sits on the exhaust manifold.
Posted by: Diogenes

I have some Reforger stories. Too involved to tell in my current state of mind. Have a Merry Christmas.

Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 11:12 PM (8I4hW)

151 'That engine is not going to be a quarter million mile engine.
Posted by: Thomas Bender'

Not with a turbo for sure.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:13 PM (vFG9F)

152 Joyeux noël.

Where's Dave?

Posted by: Paul Anka at December 24, 2023 11:14 PM (GXiVM)

153 Looks like folks are mostly in good spirits here tonight. Yay, Morons!

Daughter & Son-in-law treated MiladyJo & me to a hearty 7-fish feast. Brought their 2 dogs so daisy had fun. I'm stuffed & ready for chaotic dreams. Got a feeling tomorrow... is Christmas!

Any minute now, Central time. Do I hear a clatter?
💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - Christmas webworks linked in nic - that's here at December 24, 2023 11:16 PM (v4x4L)

154 Joyeux noël.
Where's Dave?
Posted by: Paul Anka

Dave's not here, man.

Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 11:18 PM (DgGvY)

155 Merry Christmas to all the Christian morons in your season of joy!
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Thank you!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 11:22 PM (bme+/)

156 154

Dave's not here, man.
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 11:18 PM (DgGvY)

It never gets old, does it?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 11:24 PM (QGaXH)

157 When we got our Lark Regal Wagonaire in 1990, it had halfway-decent radials, a profile lower than the stock bias-ply tires had been -- because that's what everybody did with 60's cars, "improve the handling." There was a lot to like about the car, but it did kind of wallow a little, being short for a wagon and heavy-ish (just under 4000 pounds). OK, so, that's how things were going to be.

After a year or two, I just happened to be visiting a small, one-man-owned tire shop in my business turf, and I saw a set of aggressive snow-treads way up on the top rack. Thinking back, I can't believe I recognized the size and profile from that distance, because they were way up there. I asked, and, sure as hell, they were the right original size. Recaps, they were, and the fella was stuck with 'em, because nobody wanted bias-ply anything. $25 for the set, and a few bucks for mounting. All of a sudden, my 1963 Studebaker was sitting up straight and dignified, with several inches more ground clearance and looking like a pretty competent off-roader. And the cornering! Shocks and springs and suspension had all been set up to go with these tall, stiff tires, and the car loved it.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at December 24, 2023 11:24 PM (FCs/J)

158 Bah, Humbug...

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 24, 2023 11:24 PM (xaFKb)

159 'That engine is not going to be a quarter million mile engine.
Posted by: Thomas Bender'

Not with a turbo for sure.
Posted by: fd

Turbos the problem with most of the small to midsize trucks. I found the Frontier we bought a couple of years ago is a bit small (read underpowered) for some of the tasks I expected it to perform. Now I'm thinking an older 1/2 ton truck instead.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 11:25 PM (bme+/)

160 I have some Reforger stories. Too involved to tell in my current state of mind. Have a Merry Christmas.
Posted by: javems at December 24, 2023 11:12 PM (8I4hW)

I loved Reforger.
Great times!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 11:29 PM (W/lyH)

161 God Bless us, everyone

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 24, 2023 11:29 PM (sJHOI)

162 This while it sits on the exhaust manifold. Posted by: Diogenes

My dad drove a GMC deuce from LeHavre to Metz, over the course of six months. The standard bean can in the ration package fit exactly between the exhaust manifold pipes. GI's used to argue over whether the can was made to fit the deuce, or the manifold to hold the bean can.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at December 24, 2023 11:30 PM (FCs/J)

163
Could've been a cassowary.
Posted by: PabloD

That sounds like something Elmer Fudd would say.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 24, 2023 11:30 PM (63Dwl)

164 Turbos the problem with most of the small to midsize trucks. I found the Frontier we bought a couple of years ago is a bit small (read underpowered) for some of the tasks I expected it to perform. Now I'm thinking an older 1/2 ton truck instead.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 11:25 PM (bme+/)

My 2017 Ram is a 6 cylinder
Came with tow package hopefully it's tough enough when we start towing our camper

I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

165 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day

Congratulations!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (dZVON)

166 Just finished a Christmas call with the granddaughter in New Zealand. She's growing fast, up to her mom's eyes in height and going into 6th grade.
I'd like to go down there and visit again; but, I suspect it'd be easier to bring her up here for another visit. She was pretty young the 1st time she was here.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 11:32 PM (bme+/)

167 A little force fed high compression 4 banger is just not going to last as long. The parts are more stressed, the systems more complex, and there are more things to break. If longevity is your goal it's not the right choice. If you are leasing the vehicle and are going dump it before 100k, then fine. Just don't be the guy that buys it with 100k it.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:32 PM (vFG9F)

168 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

Woohoo!!!
Congrats!
Life just got better.
A year from now your whole week will revolve around garbage day since that's the only day you really have to do anything.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 11:33 PM (W/lyH)

169 My 2017 Ram is a 6 cylinder
Came with tow package hopefully it's tough enough when we start towing our camper

I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian

Congratulations!!!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 24, 2023 11:34 PM (bme+/)

170 "I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian"

That's great! Congratulations. I am so looking forward to that day when I don't have to answer the phone.

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:35 PM (vFG9F)

171 164 My 2017 Ram is a 6 cylinder
Came with tow package hopefully it's tough enough when we start towing our camper

I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

Congratulations on the retirement! I'm not far behind you - thinking April 1 for an exit date.

We recently bought a 2019 8 cyl Ram with tow package. We then bought a 29' travel trailer (Sundance). We have yet to travel with it.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 11:36 PM (QGaXH)

172 Well, folks, Merry Christmas to everyone. Good to see so many of the usual names under the grey boxes after all these years. I got slammed by some sorta wintertime bug three days ago. Probably wore myself a little too thin these last few months. No festive parties or celebratory dinners with friends this year. I keep promising myself that next year will be different. Perhaps one of these days that'll finally become true.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at December 24, 2023 11:37 PM (u9uo0)

173 170 "I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian"

That's great! Congratulations. I am so looking forward to that day when I don't have to answer the phone.
Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:35 PM (vFG9F)

It's actually funny... my relatives get mad at me now, because I DON'T carry a damn electronic leash around.

But they don't understand that I do it so I am not at their 'beck and CALL'.... /smile

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 24, 2023 11:38 PM (xaFKb)

174 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian

Congrats!

But now you've got one less reason for misanthropy.....

Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 11:40 PM (DgGvY)

175 >>>I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
------------------

Congratulations.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 11:41 PM (wmN8H)

176 A blessed Christmas to you all! I am very grateful for each of you and to be a small part of this extraordinary community.

Posted by: LASue at December 24, 2023 11:41 PM (Ed8Zd)

177 I hope, MisHum, that one day you will trudge across the frozen tundra, mile after mile, and head South and stop by for a visit. We even have a hookup for your camper. Yall come!

Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:42 PM (vFG9F)

178 Merry Christmas to all the horde! Love hanging out around this place.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 24, 2023 11:44 PM (NBVIP)

179 Congratulations, MisHum! Now you can live the pants-optional life of a man of leisure.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 24, 2023 11:45 PM (+RQPJ)

180 This past year they've been saying that the price of vehicles was going up because of chip scarcity. Article, yesterday, said flooding us with chips is one of the ways China could screw the market.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 24, 2023 11:47 PM (wmN8H)

181 Merry Christmas, all!

Posted by: GWB at December 24, 2023 11:48 PM (sSx7k)

182 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

We've been waiting for you.

Posted by: The Honey-Do Lists at December 24, 2023 11:50 PM (4I/2K)

183 Congrats Mis Hum! You'll love it.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 11:50 PM (qoGsy)

184 Best Christmas present ever, MisHum!

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 24, 2023 11:51 PM (S6gqv)

185 A year from now your whole week will revolve around garbage day since that's the only day you really have to do anything.
Posted by: Diogenes

And boxes. You'll save boxes for no good reason.

"Oh this is a nice one. We might need one just this size sometime."

Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 11:52 PM (qoGsy)

186 171 164 My 2017 Ram is a 6 cylinder
Came with tow package hopefully it's tough enough when we start towing our camper

I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

Before we bought our truck and camper I did a lot of research regarding tow capacity and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings. On-line you can find the J2807 tow chart for your vehicle's configuration. You need to know which rear end (3.21 or 3.55) your truck has. If you contact Ram they'll send you the build sheet which has that info.

People in the know tell me to derate the towing capacity by 70% to assure you have enough power for hills, etc.

You need to know the trailer's tongue weight - which is how much weight the trailer exerts on the truck. Add to that your cargo weight including passengers, luggage, pets and fluids and don't go over the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - which is all the above plus weight of vehicle.

Some people say go to a truck scale and get everything weighed so you know where you are for sure.

Good Luck and maybe we'll see each other on the road sometime.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 11:52 PM (QGaXH)

187 179 Congratulations, MisHum! Now you can live the pants-optional life of a man of leisure.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 2

I've always been pants optional

But now you've got one less reason for misanthropy.....
Posted by: mikeski at December 24, 2023 11:40 PM (DgGvY)

35 years as an insurance adjuster oh I have plenty of misanthropy

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:53 PM (2lERZ)

188 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 11:52 PM (QGaXH

Good information
Thank you

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:54 PM (2lERZ)

189 Very Zappa Christmas very good. Two of my favorite things.

Posted by: Palmdale Pete at December 24, 2023 11:55 PM (V5BDR)

190 And boxes. You'll save boxes for no good reason.

"Oh this is a nice one. We might need one just this size sometime."
Posted by: Tonypete at December 24, 2023 11:52 PM (qoGsy)

Oh damn.
*looks in garage*
You're right!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 11:55 PM (W/lyH)

191 Posted by: fd at December 24, 2023 11:42 PM

Until we get down your way a box will be coming your way

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:57 PM (2lERZ)

192 Well, finally made it. Not that it matters this late, everything funny and nice has been said. Mebbe I'll just stand in the corner and watch....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 24, 2023 11:58 PM (Angsy)

193 Retired people driving around with a trailer or motor home still need to ascertain when the shitter's full and find a proper storm drain to dump in. It's for the environment!

Posted by: Greasy Gus at December 24, 2023 11:59 PM (V5BDR)

194 Mazel tov on your retirement mh!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 24, 2023 11:59 PM (RIvkX)

195 Let the midnight Mass begin.

Posted by: RickZ at December 25, 2023 12:00 AM (emlEe)

196 Somewhere I saw a cartoon about Amazon being started by cats, just so they would be provided a constant supply of boxes to sleep in.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 25, 2023 12:00 AM (yWvc2)

197 188 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 24, 2023 11:52 PM (QGaXH

Good information
Thank you
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:54 PM (2lERZ)

My pleasure! Just as an aside - the only time in my life I ever towed anything was when we brought the 29' monster home (50 miles) and we took it out for a practice run locally once. We've had it since July!

So all the info is book learning.

Last info - apparently you're supposed to lubricate the ball of the hitch or else you'll hear a loud, groaning sound after a while.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:01 AM (QGaXH)

198 Not that it matters this late, everything funny and nice has been said. Mebbe I'll just stand in the corner and watch....
Posted by: OrangeEnt

I'm sure you can say something that'll allow everyone to fire up their rhyming and or winsome movie star comparisons.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:01 AM (bme+/)

199 Last info - apparently you're supposed to lubricate the ball of the hitch or else you'll hear a loud, groaning sound after a while.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue

types... deletes.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:02 AM (bme+/)

200 It's Christmas! Have a Merry One everyone!

Posted by: fd at December 25, 2023 12:03 AM (vFG9F)

201 Not that it matters this late, everything funny and nice has been said. Mebbe I'll just stand in the corner and watch....
Posted by: OrangeEnt

I'm sure you can say something that'll allow everyone to fire up their rhyming and or winsome movie star comparisons.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron

Now who can argue with that? I think we're all indebted to OrangeEnt for clearly stating what needed to be said. I'm particulary glad that these lovely children were here today to hear that speech. Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, it expressed a courage little seen in this day and age.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 25, 2023 12:03 AM (qoGsy)

202 199 Last info - apparently you're supposed to lubricate the ball of the hitch or else you'll hear a loud, groaning sound after a while.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue

types... deletes.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:02 AM (bme+/)

Snorts beer out nose.....have to clean monitor now.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:03 AM (QGaXH)

203 See? It's easy!

LOL

Posted by: Tonypete at December 25, 2023 12:03 AM (qoGsy)

204 Mebbe I'll just stand in the corner and watch....
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Who are you, Jack Horner?

Get out here and sing off key with the rest of us…

Posted by: Adriane theGrinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 12:04 AM (4Winp)

205 199 Last info - apparently you're supposed to lubricate the ball of the hitch or else you'll hear a loud, groaning sound after a while.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue

types... deletes.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:02 AM (bme+/)

and I wasn't even trying to be funny......

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:04 AM (QGaXH)

206 Last info - apparently you're supposed to lubricate the ball of the hitch or else you'll hear a loud, groaning sound after a while.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue

types... deletes.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:02 AM (bme+/)
***

Well Hell.
All this time, I thought that was Mrs D.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 25, 2023 12:05 AM (W/lyH)

207 "Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:57 PM "

Oh boy!

Now off to bed, to dream of sugarplums and jelly roll gumdrops. Goodnight!

Posted by: fd at December 25, 2023 12:07 AM (vFG9F)

208
Well Hell.
All this time, I thought that was Mrs D.
Posted by: Diogenes

** SNORT **

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:07 AM (bme+/)

209 Merry Christmas, everyone.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 25, 2023 12:07 AM (CHHv1)

210 Comment 197 - my Christmas gift to you all....LOL!!

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:08 AM (QGaXH)

211 Yup, early day for me tomorrow so I'm going to sign off.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:09 AM (bme+/)

212 Congrats on your retirement, MisHum!

You're gonna love it.

(except for this part:
"We've been waiting for you.
Posted by: The Honey-Do Lists")

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 12:09 AM (njWTi)

213 >>> Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong

Not Florida Man -
It was Russia Man

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 25, 2023 12:11 AM (cOq4q)

214 12 Congrats on your retirement, MisHum!

You're gonna love it.

(except for this part:
"We've been waiting for you.
Posted by: The Honey-Do Lists")
Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 12

Honey do lists are a 2 way communique

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2023 12:15 AM (2lERZ)

215 Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong

Not Florida Man -
It was Russia Man
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 25, 2023 12:11 AM (cOq4q)
-

Second look at "better dead than red."

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at December 25, 2023 12:18 AM (ch/kO)

216 I'm sure you can say something that'll allow everyone to fire up their rhyming and or winsome movie star comparisons.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 25, 2023 12:01 AM (bme+/)

(looks around to see if MP4 is here)

Louise Brooks was so much hotter than Theda Bara....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 25, 2023 12:18 AM (Angsy)

217 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

Enjoy your retirement !

Posted by: JT at December 25, 2023 12:22 AM (T4tVD)

218 The Gift card scan is going to hit a lot of people this Christmas. Scammers are stealing the cards , removing the silver strip over the code , applying the silver strip back and putting them back in the stores. As soon as the store activates a purchase of that card the scammers immediately empty it’s value.

Posted by: Drive by at December 25, 2023 12:22 AM (MNhXM)

219 Merry Christmas to all and to all a big HIYA !

Posted by: JT at December 25, 2023 12:22 AM (T4tVD)

220 https://youtu.be/hTSkS0Abas4?si=trN1Lj-hDKBKauTY

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up, it's Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:24 AM (sAmhv)

221 The falling Santa *was* Russian.

And then he was Stoppin'.

And concurrently, Splatin'.

Ho Ho HOLE!

*pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 25, 2023 12:24 AM (e6UQI)

222 I've read Luke 2 to my kids every Christmas Eve since they were little! Tonight my son who is 20 read it instead.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Posted by: pashmr at December 25, 2023 12:27 AM (vc4lz)

223 Honey do lists are a 2 way communique

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 25, 2023 12:15 AM (2lERZ)

Hahaha! I love the smell of optimism on Christmas morning.

Or is that the breakfast casserole?

Posted by: RickZ at December 25, 2023 12:28 AM (emlEe)

224 Per Dave Collum reviewing 2023"

"Speaking of golf, the Saudis have set up the LIV Tour and have been buying up exclusive rights to some of the best players with petrodollars. Desperate PGA execs were squealing about the Saudis’ human rights violations. Discussed mergers of the two leagues were sketched out in which the PGA would be in charge of holes 1-8 and 12-18 with the Saudis responsible for 9-11."

Posted by: Kindltot - Brotherhood of the Wolf, local 782 at December 25, 2023 12:28 AM (D7oie)

225 Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong

Not Florida Man -
It was Russia Man
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 25, 2023 12:11 AM (cOq4q)

He was working without a safety nyet.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at December 25, 2023 12:31 AM (X8kA6)

226 Good Night Everyone - Merry Christmas! Tomorrow is a long day of in-laws - so I'll be frequently checking in so as to maintain my sanity.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:31 AM (QGaXH)

227 168 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

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Congrats to you, MH.

Retirement is an issue that seems to be intruding into my life with ever greater frequency. I don't get it, since 29 seems way too young an age to retire.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 25, 2023 12:32 AM (bo7UB)

228 28 I just watched an episode of the new "All Creatures Great and Small". It was pleasant enough but completely lacks the humor of the books, and a lot of the dialog seems too modern. I also note they managed to cram in some diversity.

What? You mean rural England in the 30s WASN'T a conglomerate of people from all over the world?
Seriously, Merry Christmas to everyone, not least the commenters, at my favorite news site

Posted by: azjaeger at December 25, 2023 12:32 AM (3/XaG)

229 215 Dad dressed as Santa plummets 24 storeys to his death in horror stunt gone wrong

Not Florida Man -
It was Russia Man
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at December 25, 2023 12:11 AM (cOq4q)

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Meh. Russian Orthodox Santa. What do you expect?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 25, 2023 12:33 AM (bo7UB)

230 Tongue weight gave me the biggest problem.
Even though my Suburban was rated for the weight
it looked like a V at the hitch.

You can buy a weight equalizer. I can't explain the
geometry but it will throw the weight back to the trailer
and level the two vehicles.

And trailer brakes, they come in handy.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:34 AM (wmN8H)

231 Honey do lists are a 2 way communique
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian
------------

Of course! But *now* you've got all day, every day, to address The List. No "going to w*rk" to escape!

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 12:35 AM (njWTi)

232 And trailer brakes, they come in handy.
Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:34 AM (wmN8H)

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And then there's an F-250. They come in handy too.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 25, 2023 12:35 AM (bo7UB)

233 Merry Christmas to MisHum and the Horde!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 12:35 AM (tkR6S)

234 About thirty years or so ago, there was a book detailing how to cook while driving long distances. IIRC, it was mainly heating tv dinners. But I do remember a couple of real recipes.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at December 24, 2023 10:11 PM (6TzTY)

Search the title "Manifold Destiny".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 12:37 AM (tkR6S)

235 I loved Reforger.
Great times!
Posted by: Diogenes at December 24, 2023 11:29 PM (W/lyH)

Battery commander of the 1/18 FA got creamed by a rad on a icy road during refoger 84.

Not so great time for that unit. Several accidents and several injuries showed how underprepared hey were for severe winter conditions.

Posted by: Chris Krispy Kreme at December 25, 2023 12:39 AM (89Sog)

236 Greetings! As I recall there were 2 Bob Newhart shows, the first production with Suzanne Plechette (grrowwwlll) simply called the Bob Newhart Show, and then the 2nd production which was simply named Newhart.
The theme for the first show was by Patrick Williams and it sounded very 1970s era probably because it was 1970s era. Mr. Williams went on to score many tv shows.
In the second production the theme was by Henry Mancini. I think it is great.
If you wanna throw rocks at those guys on Christmas Eve, have at it. LOL

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 25, 2023 12:41 AM (MeG8a)

237 I will be down that way on the 4th of Jan. Dentist is still in Chandler and I'm due for a fluid change and rotation. Wait... that's not what they do, is it?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 24, 2023 10:29 PM (dZVON)

Keep in touch. Maybe we could do a mini-meetup at the San Tan Brewery?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 12:41 AM (tkR6S)

238 Merry Christmas to you, too!

{{{Iris}}}

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 12:42 AM (tkR6S)

239 ----------

And then there's an F-250. They come in handy too.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
---------------------

F-250 you don't have to worry about much of that but knowledge of how all those things integrate and affect the control of your
truck is still important. That Suburban was a 2500 with a floating axel and when I mounted the trailer she went down too much.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:43 AM (wmN8H)

240 230 Tongue weight gave me the biggest problem.
Even though my Suburban was rated for the weight
it looked like a V at the hitch.

You can buy a weight equalizer. I can't explain the
geometry but it will throw the weight back to the trailer
and level the two vehicles.

And trailer brakes, they come in handy.
Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:34 AM (wmN8H)

I don't get the weight distributing hitch mechanics either but it seems to work. I searched until I found a truck with a full tow package - trailer brake controller, Cl IV hitch, higher-ratio 3.92 rear end. But even with all my research I still kinda blew it. We bought a (used - 30K miles) Ram Limited with all the options - which reduced the cargo capacity by a few hundred pounds. I'm hoping by shifting weight around in the trailer I can keep the tongue weight on the lower end of the range.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:43 AM (QGaXH)

241 Frankly, Suzanne Pleschette was too hot to be married to Bob Hartley.

In this, she follows in the illustrious footsteps of Elizabeth Montgomery and Barbara Eden.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 25, 2023 12:44 AM (bo7UB)

242 In the 80s, we had a drinking game for the Newhart Shows:

Every time somebody said "Bob", take a drink! Started out with taking a whole shot, but that proved... unmanageable.

(okay, okay, we were overseas & there was only the ONE english-language teevee broadcast)

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 12:45 AM (njWTi)

243 Barbara Hale (as Della Street) > Suzanne Pleschette, Elizabeth Montgomery, Barbara Eden

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:47 AM (QGaXH)

244 Just from a quick search here's a place that appears to be a good explanation of the leveler. Couple of good pics off the top too.

https://is.gd/Vn7DRA

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:47 AM (wmN8H)

245 Eva Gabor (Lisa Douglas) > Barbara Hale. >......

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:48 AM (QGaXH)

246 Frankly, Suzanne Pleschette was too hot to be married to Bob Hartley.

In this, she follows in the illustrious footsteps of Elizabeth Montgomery and Barbara Eden.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 25, 2023 12:44 AM (bo7UB)

Well, to be fair, Dr. Hartley had a big....wallet.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 25, 2023 12:48 AM (Angsy)

247 So like I told you all...
A 19 lbs. Prime Rib that I will begin to do BBQ starting around 7 AM to be ready at 4-5 PM a whopping mass of meat done to 135 internal is my challenge this day...least we are invaded by CHI-COMS and then this is all....pudding cups...with a bitter aftertaste...OH HAIL ...THE HORDE...(Orange Tree yes)

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 12:50 AM (TDvv2)

248 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 24, 2023 11:31 PM (2lERZ)

Congratulations! You want to visit Arizona, there is a spare bedroom here at Casa de Peon.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 12:53 AM (tkR6S)

249 >>>reduced the cargo capacity by a few hundred pounds. I'm hoping by shifting weight around in the trailer I can keep the tongue weight on the lower end of the range.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue
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It happens to everybody. Practice runs to the State Park or the like for the weekend or just overnight will help iron out a lot of the kinks and make the longer trips more pleasant.

If the trailer doesn't like the way the weight is distributed it will whip on you. But your idea is functional and used.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:55 AM (wmN8H)

250
Sorry MISHUM...ZAPPA...noy

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 12:55 AM (TDvv2)

251 Thank you, Mis Hum. Happy retirement & a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Merry Christmas, Horde.

Posted by: Lola at December 25, 2023 12:56 AM (GshMh)

252 Greetings! As I recall there were 2 Bob Newhart shows, the first production with Suzanne Plechette (grrowwwlll) simply called the Bob Newhart Show, and then the 2nd production which was simply named Newhart.

Yeah, I was referring to the original series.
We have been binge watching it, and the theme music is all over the place, with the horns, and piano music. Worse than the piano in the Mannix theme.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 25, 2023 12:56 AM (ufFY8)

253 Bob Newhart on the phone with Sir Walter Raleigh

http://tinyurl.com/2s48p2bj

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 25, 2023 12:56 AM (MeG8a)

254 I'm watching a Perry Como Christmas special on YouTube. It's a wonderful product of 1974. Como was a great singer though.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up, it's Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:56 AM (sAmhv)

255 And, best theme song is the Barney Miller one.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at December 25, 2023 12:57 AM (ufFY8)

256 One more thing, little, 1 1/2" round levels (disk) give you a much better idea of what's going on while leveling the trailer.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:57 AM (wmN8H)

257 לא (lo)
Tidak
không

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 12:58 AM (TDvv2)

258 Congrats to MisHum and Merry Christmas to everyone!

Posted by: KT at December 25, 2023 12:59 AM (rrtZS)

259 I am now officially a retired man. 21st was my last day

Congrats and well done. Enjoy.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2023 12:59 AM (V8he0)

260 Merry Christmas from the US Central Timezone!

Posted by: Methos at December 25, 2023 01:00 AM (Dnobf)

261 One more thing, an extra leaf spring. A good mechanic or a good trailer place can cut and install them for a reasonable price.
It won't affect your day to day ride much. Actually, with the extra bells and whistles weight that extra spring might be the ticket anyway.

One of the first things I did with my 150.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:02 AM (wmN8H)

262 In the 1970s multi track recording was really in its infancy. Digital was still 35 years away. Everything was analog and even if you wanted to cut 2 seconds out of a master you had to literally cut it with a razor on a diagonal plane (less noise) with a built in trimming device on the reel to reel.
Then there was "wow and flutter" and I think that the first production of Newhart had plenty of that.
It was clunky and wonderful.
Goodnight!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 25, 2023 01:03 AM (MeG8a)

263 249 and 256 One more thing, little, 1 1/2" round levels (disk) give you a much better idea of what's going on while leveling the trailer.
Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 12:57 AM (wmN8H)

Thank you for the info. We are complete novices I fear with more $$ than brains in this matter. Wife never did anything like this, I only did it as a kid mumbly mumbly years ago (Nixon/Ford was prez). Once I stop working in early 2024 we'll start taking more extensive sorties...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:03 AM (QGaXH)

264 I vibe to the REPUBLIC

I WORK MY DAY TO DAY

AND AM "SO" DISAPOINTED that REBUBLICANS are looking like ASS HAT LOSERRS..EVERY DAY...

TRUMP 2024 OR DIE.

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 01:04 AM (TDvv2)

265 I just came from a Christmas Eve party. Good food, good company, and a crazy gift exchange. We rolled dice to pick gifts from the pile in the middle of the floor, then once everyone had opened them, we rolled dice again for ten minutes, and anyone who rolled doubles, could claim a gift. Some gifts changed hands many, many times. It was great fun. I came home with candy, booze and some toys,

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:04 AM (tkR6S)

266 merry xmas you guys, also hey other x, I deleted YOU.
tee hee
16 bucks up

Posted by: Jimco Industries at December 25, 2023 01:06 AM (buTO7)

267 MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO ALL AND YOURS!

Nightwatch out...

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 01:07 AM (TDvv2)

268 https://youtu.be/YR1ujXx2p-I?si=t4kmFRu4g2fJnr27

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up, it's Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:07 AM (sAmhv)

269 Thank you for the info. We are complete novices I fear with more $$ than brains in this matter. Wife never did anything like this, I only did it as a kid mumbly mumbly years ago (Nixon/Ford was prez). Once I stop working in early 2024 we'll start taking more extensive sorties...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:03 AM (QGaXH)

You are talking about an "equalizer hitch". I have never had the need to use one, but have seen them used. They use a pair of spring steel bars, with chains, to apply a counter-force to the tongue load of the trailer. Tried and true technology, and any good hitch shop can set you up with it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:08 AM (tkR6S)

270 Merry Christmas to all the Morons. This long time lurker wishes you ali the best this holiday season!

Posted by: Chris Cringler at December 25, 2023 01:11 AM (vgBPF)

271 The fellow I bought my trailer from's wife had made all the cushion covers and curtains etc. He was a golfer so this caravan of trailers went from golf course to golf course. The reason he sold the little doll was, She wanted a bigger one like the other girls.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:11 AM (wmN8H)

272 Midnight in Minnesota..... plus a few minutes.

Merry Christmas again, Horde!

https://youtu.be/_IjO8FQUmXk

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2023 01:12 AM (DgGvY)

273 Big ol' moon up thar....

Posted by: JT at December 25, 2023 01:12 AM (T4tVD)

274 Evening.

Grandfather Frost's death weren't no stunt. Just Putin taking care of a few loose ends.

Posted by: Robert at December 25, 2023 01:13 AM (0aleg)

275 She wanted a bigger one like the other girls.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:11 AM (wmN8H)

Funny, she never called.

Posted by: The Paolo at December 25, 2023 01:13 AM (tkR6S)

276 >>>Funny, she never called.

Posted by: The Paolo
----------------------

She liked his driver it was the big trailer that she wanted.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:15 AM (wmN8H)

277 Grandfather Frost's death weren't no stunt. Just Putin taking care of a few loose ends.
Posted by: Robert at December 25, 2023 01:13 AM (0aleg)

Naw, just an industrial accident. Guy was an experienced building climber (window washer). Not the sort of person likely to get put on Vlad's hit list. Suspect that vodka may have been involved.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:16 AM (tkR6S)

278 I saw Wow and Flutter open for Shields and Crofts at the I-Beam in 1977.

Posted by: SFGoth at December 25, 2023 01:17 AM (KAi1n)

279 269 You are talking about an "equalizer hitch". I have never had the need to use one, but have seen them used. They use a pair of spring steel bars, with chains, to apply a counter-force to the tongue load of the trailer. Tried and true technology, and any good hitch shop can set you up with it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:08 AM (tkR6S)

AOP - glad to hear you migrated successfully but with some computer probs.

Place we bought the trailer from set us up with an equalizer hitch with bars and chains. I was going to use them later for my Jacob Marley imitation.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:17 AM (QGaXH)

280 Seem to be awake again

Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:17 AM (fwDg9)

281 76 I like the drones. Somebody burned a lot of midnight oil chorepgraphing that Nut Cracker. But please, please, please don't anyone get the bright idea of replacing 4th of July fireworks with them.

----

What if somebody hacked them so they'd blow up in the air...? ;-)

Posted by: As not seen on TV at December 25, 2023 01:18 AM (l3FKT)

282 And merry Christmas to you all as well! A few people around town just began setting off fireworks to mark the occasion.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 25, 2023 01:18 AM (S6gqv)

283 AOP - glad to hear you migrated successfully but with some computer probs.

Place we bought the trailer from set us up with an equalizer hitch with bars and chains. I was going to use them later for my Jacob Marley imitation.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:17 AM (QGaXH)

My Acer desktop with Linux Mint 20 on it revived itself, and is chugging away merrily right now. I think the power-on self test in the BIOS got stuck in a loop or something, and an overnight shutdown seemed to fix it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:20 AM (tkR6S)

284 http://tinyurl.com/4xfnvnx
20 Tweets from Bad Blue

Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:20 AM (fwDg9)

285 And merry Christmas to you all as well! A few people around town just began setting off fireworks to mark the occasion.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 25, 2023 01:18 AM (S6gqv)

I am hearing a few reports here tonight, too. I scored some splodey stuff at an indian reserve in Nevada on the way here. Will save for New years.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:22 AM (tkR6S)

286 http://tinyurl.com/4xfnvnx
20 Tweets from Bad Blue
Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:20 AM (fwDg9)

Thanks !
And Merry Christmas to you and yourn !

Posted by: JT at December 25, 2023 01:23 AM (T4tVD)

287 Keep in touch. Maybe we could do a mini-meetup at the San Tan Brewery?

That could work.

Posted by: Blanco Basura -Z28.310 at December 25, 2023 01:23 AM (dZVON)

288 283 My Acer desktop with Linux Mint 20 on it revived itself, and is chugging away merrily right now. I think the power-on self test in the BIOS got stuck in a loop or something, and an overnight shutdown seemed to fix it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:20 AM (tkR6S)

Who knows? Maybe it didn't like being relocated...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:24 AM (QGaXH)

289 Funny-sounding fireworks. Double muffled reports. Does not sound like gunshots.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:24 AM (tkR6S)

290 Still Sunday here but Merry Christmas hordians.

Posted by: Bosk of Port Kar at December 25, 2023 01:25 AM (XMkZw)

291 Who knows? Maybe it didn't like being relocated...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:24 AM (QGaXH)

It lives here. The CMOS battery was dead, and I replaced that.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:26 AM (tkR6S)

292 I ate a Christmas cookie. And gave a small bite to the dog, because you sort of have to, don't you?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:27 AM (tkR6S)

293 Well actually Mrs. Nightwatch just basted into my intersanctum advising me of my duties to stuff stockings for the offspring and Grand off springs...so I'll be hanging out later.

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 01:29 AM (TDvv2)

294 Maybe do a suduko and turn this off

Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:29 AM (fwDg9)

295 Maybe do a suduko and turn this off
Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:29 AM (fwDg9)

Avoid seppuku. It never ends well.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:30 AM (tkR6S)

296 Dogs can put the sad eye on you.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:31 AM (wmN8H)

297 Al...your such a priss..

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 01:32 AM (TDvv2)

298 Dogs can put the sad eye on you.
Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 01:31 AM (wmN8H)

True, dat. Amazing how a 55-pound dog can convince you that she is one calorie short of death by starvation.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:34 AM (tkR6S)

299 I ate a Christmas cookie. And gave a small bite to the dog, because you sort of have to, don't you?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

You give the Mouse a Cookie … you give the dog bacon. Or so I have been told by some …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 01:35 AM (4Winp)

300 Pogo may be getting old, but her mind is still sharp. The house here has a doggie door; the one in Alberta doesn't. So she just got up from her bed, and went out the doggie door. She remembered it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:38 AM (tkR6S)

301 Merry Christmas to all the Morons. This long time lurker wishes you ali the best this holiday season!
Posted by: Chris Cringler at December 25, 2023 01:11

I will have to second that Chris. And please start posting more and stop lurking. Took me a long time lurking here before I posted. That's just me, learn the lay of the land before posting.

We made it up to Dad's in Stevens Point, but "Believe me, so far it's been one dysfunctional Hallmark Movie." could be our story too.

I'll just give you a clue, we came up to Point to see my 87 yo Dad, our only surviving parent. And we brought along Bailey, almost 14 yo yellow lab, Kahlua, 8 yo chocolate lab and for the topper...Flash, our new 5 month old Gordon Setter.

What could go wrong?

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 01:40 AM (UyU0M)

302 226 Good Night Everyone - Merry Christmas! Tomorrow is a long day of in-laws - so I'll be frequently checking in so as to maintain my sanity.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 12:31 AM (QGaXH)

For reals this time - good night all....thank you for the good trailering advice/insights...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 25, 2023 01:40 AM (QGaXH)

303 I'll just give you a clue, we came up to Point to see my 87 yo Dad, our only surviving parent. And we brought along Bailey, almost 14 yo yellow lab, Kahlua, 8 yo chocolate lab and for the topper...Flash, our new 5 month old Gordon Setter.

What could go wrong?
Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 01:40 AM (UyU0M)

Good to see you here tonight, Farmer! There's room for you here if you want a midwinter break.

And Pogo just came in from her jaunt outside.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:43 AM (tkR6S)

304 Prepping the BBQ tonight for the epic prime rib roast starting at 0600 for a dinner at 4 PM...wish me luck and to all the HORDE

Merry Christmas

Posted by: Nightwatch at December 25, 2023 01:45 AM (TDvv2)

305 Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:46 AM (fwDg9)

306 Well, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! I am going to hit the sack. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 25, 2023 01:50 AM (tkR6S)

307 I was going to use them later for my Jacob Marley imitation.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue
----

I think that you have to forge them yourself, link by link...

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 01:50 AM (XeU6L)

308 Give Pogo some stritches from me. My word, time flies, how old is he now?

Thanks for the invite, we are both a bit arthritically crippled w/ the excursion right now. AZ sun and warmth might help that. Enjoy your stay in "The Land of the Sun" good friend.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 01:51 AM (UyU0M)

309 Way great
girl mistakes old man for Santa Claus
youtube.com/watch?v=1UphphureHs

Posted by: Jimco Industries at December 25, 2023 01:52 AM (buTO7)

310 Have a good night everyone
Posted by: Skip at December 25, 2023 01:46

Skip! What are you doing up at this time of night, off schedule because of the holiday? You are usually getting up at 3 am, LOL.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 01:56 AM (UyU0M)

311 >>>----

I think that you have to forge them yourself, link by link...

Posted by: Mike Hammer,
---------------

I knew I was going to break a wrist or an arm with that thing.
Never did.

Posted by: Braenyard wishing everyone a Merry Christmas at December 25, 2023 02:00 AM (wmN8H)

312 Merry Christmas, Horde, I am at defcon 3, so much stuff yet to be done, I have never been this disorganized. I think that we will have a nice dinner tomorrow, though, and if I make some people happy even for a moment then I shall be happy. My family made me very happy today, kids are such a pain in the ass, but when they grow up something magical happens.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 25, 2023 02:02 AM (Sgq8y)

313 Merry Christmas !!!

The fireworks are going off, but fortunately none to close.

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:02 AM (4Winp)

314 Merry Christmas, DDS …

It’s all good.

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:03 AM (4Winp)

315 Have a Merry day tomorrow, DDS, well and the rest of you Morons and Ettes.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 02:06 AM (UyU0M)

316 Merry Christmas, Farmer …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:07 AM (4Winp)

317 {{{Debby}}}

Merry Christmas... go with the flow... it'll be wonderful

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 02:11 AM (njWTi)

318 Happy Kwanzaa everybody! Best Xmas movie the seventh seal next best the seventh sign. Best donald trump Xmas movie the blob honorable mentions: Alien, Predator and 120 days of salo. I would have added Ed Wood ;but trump was a vietnam war draft dodger.

Posted by: raimondo at December 25, 2023 02:11 AM (F7rZP)

319 She pondered in her heart what those words could mean.

Joseph never said a word. He just got busy.

Merry Christmas to all of you, with families or without. He is with us, and Mary and Joseph are never far.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 25, 2023 02:11 AM (sRfrW)

320 To you, too, raimondo, and my Christ smack you upside the head and bring you to joy.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 25, 2023 02:12 AM (sRfrW)

321 Merry Christmas, tcn in AK …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:14 AM (4Winp)

322 Morning and Merry Christmas all. Woke up coughing to Dad texting and saying everyone there is sick, so we are pushing Christmas celebration to next weekend.

Hope everyone here is well.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Johnson at December 25, 2023 02:18 AM (di6C2)

323 Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 25, 2023 02:12 AM

Amen.

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 02:18 AM (njWTi)

324 320 To you, too, raimondo, and my Christ smack you upside the head and bring you to joy.
Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 25, 2023 02:12 AM (sRfrW)

Indeed. Here's some Anna Maria Alberghetti, The Star Carol:

http://tinyurl.com/n8xvncup

Posted by: Aetius451AD Johnson at December 25, 2023 02:22 AM (di6C2)

325 Der Bingle, O Holy Night:

http://tinyurl.com/3a5rxbak

Posted by: Aetius451AD Johnson at December 25, 2023 02:27 AM (di6C2)

326 http://tinyurl.com/n8xvncup

My folks had that record !!!!

Merry Christmas, Aetius451AD Johnson …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:27 AM (4Winp)

327 Merry Christmas to all.
And to all a good night.

Posted by: DaveA at December 25, 2023 02:28 AM (FhXTo)

328 Adriane, JQ, Farmer, Akip and tcn and Aetius, to all of you here, thanks for being my online family, you too raimondo, even though I've got one of you in real life.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 25, 2023 02:29 AM (Sgq8y)

329 Merry Christmas, DaveA

You got here after all,
: -))

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:30 AM (4Winp)

330 My folks had that record !!!!

Merry Christmas, Aetius451AD Johnson …
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:27 AM (4Winp)

Some good stuff on there. I first heard that from James Lileks podcast and heard about the competition between Firestone and Goodyear to who had the best Christmas album.

1965. Just a completely different world.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:31 AM (di6C2)

331
Joseph never said a word. He just got busy.
-------

Prudent, when you have been visited by an angel.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:37 AM (XeU6L)

332 Indeed. Here's some Anna Maria Alberghetti, The Star Carol:
http://tinyurl.com/n8xvncup
Posted by: Aetius451AD Johnson at December 25, 2023 02:22

Thai is weird I recognize the name from long ago. Couldn't get the link to work tho.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 02:37 AM (UyU0M)

333 Merry Christmas, Horde. May the gifts of love, peace and happiness be yours.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 25, 2023 02:38 AM (ju2Fy)

334
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:38 AM (XeU6L)

335 And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap.

When out on the roof there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutter, and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
gave the lustre of midday to objects below,

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:39 AM (XeU6L)

336 when, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.

More rapid than eagles, his coursers they came,
and he whistled and shouted and called them by name:
"Now Dasher! Now Dancer!
Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid!
On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch!
To the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away!
Dash away all!"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:39 AM (XeU6L)

337 As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky
so up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
with the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
the prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As I drew in my head and was turning around,
down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:40 AM (XeU6L)

338 He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes--how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:40 AM (XeU6L)

339 The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.

He had a broad face and a little round belly,
that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:41 AM (XeU6L)

340 Merry Christmas, olddog …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:41 AM (4Winp)

341 Ok, back story. This song had stuck in my head from the movie Babe. I had never thought to look it up, but did just now. It is Gabriel Faure. Cantique de Jean Racine.

http://tinyurl.com/yp3kax35

Translation:
Word of the Highest, our only hope,
Eternal day of earth and the heavens,
We break the silence of the peaceful night;
Saviour Divine, cast your eyes upon us!

Pour on us the fire of your powerful grace,
That all hell may flee at the sound of your voice;
Banish the slumber of a weary soul,
That brings forgetfulness of your laws!

O Christ, look with favour upon your faithful people
Now gathered here to praise you;
Receive their hymns offered to your immortal glory;
May they go forth filled with your gifts.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:41 AM (di6C2)

342 He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
and filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.

And laying his finger aside of his nose,
and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:42 AM (XeU6L)

343 Anna Maria Alberghetti
--------

She also did commercials for Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix, back in the 70s

Posted by: JQ at December 25, 2023 02:42 AM (njWTi)

344 The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:38

Question here MH, just WTF are "sugar plums"? Can you buy them today?

Or am I being obtuse and it just refers to candy? Inquiring minds want to know this Christmas season.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 02:43 AM (UyU0M)

345 Thai is weird I recognize the name from long ago. Couldn't get the link to work tho.
Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 02:37 AM (UyU0M)

Try this. I just tested it and it works. Little bit better sound quality.

http://tinyurl.com/yc6zsazu

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:43 AM (di6C2)

346 Happy Night Before Christmas, Mike Hammer …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:44 AM (4Winp)

347 Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2023 02:42 AM (XeU6L)

Ok, the sad thing is that I just heard Art Carney sing/speaking that. That also was from Lilek's podcast.

I'm NOT going to link that one.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:45 AM (di6C2)

348 Sugaring fruit was a way of preserving them.

Sugar plums would be more of dreaming of fruitcake than of candy, but it would be a treat given the cost of sugar at the time …

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:46 AM (4Winp)

349 Wiki entry for Sugar Plums. Goes back a good ways.

http://tinyurl.com/2p96kzw3

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:46 AM (di6C2)

350 Looking at the deck it must have sprinkled here a bit. Hope Santa missed it.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 25, 2023 02:47 AM (ju2Fy)

351 O come, O come Emmanuel (with Latin verses):

http://tinyurl.com/ypuyecdr

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 02:53 AM (di6C2)

352 Sugaring fruit was a way of preserving them.
Sugar plums would be more of dreaming of fruitcake than of candy, but it would be a treat given the cost of sugar at the time …
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:46

Thanks Adriane. Now that I think about what you said I think at our Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum at work we have a related tool in the kitchen. Spirally metal thing, wooden handle and it was called the Devil's "Fork or something" and used to break up the preserved fruit.

It is a very unique piece, of all the hundreds of tours we have given there no one has ever heard of it.

Posted by: Farmer at December 25, 2023 02:55 AM (UyU0M)

353 Manhattan Transfer, live
Snowfall …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TsVsrlDErw

A personal favorite
: -))

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 02:59 AM (4Winp)

354 Spirally metal thing, wooden handle and it was called the Devil's "Fork or something" and used to break up the preserved fruit.

I have never heard of it either, but many preserved foods - like salted fish - were as hard as a brick.

Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 03:02 AM (4Winp)

355 lady sings Ave Maria in a garage stairwell. It does have good acoustics.

http://tinyurl.com/msdyaznz

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 03:05 AM (di6C2)

356 I have never heard of it either, but many preserved foods - like salted fish - were as hard as a brick.
Posted by: Adriane the Grinch-ish Critic . . . at December 25, 2023 03:02 AM (4Winp)

Water and oxygen are required for microbial growth (spoilage.) Salt or Sugar can be used to drive the water content down to the point where nothing can grow in it. In quality it is a measurable thing called 'Water activity' and can be tested for.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 25, 2023 03:06 AM (di6C2)

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