The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

(H/T Music: Hadrian the Seventh)
(H/T Meme: KCSteve)

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. It is time to grab a beverage and enjoy Saturday morning.

Before we enter the Prayer Revival, just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Mankato.)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away.
2) Be nice to one another. Please do not jump on the furniture.
3) Running with sharp objects is not banned, but frowned upon.
4) Thank you Annie for your service.
5) Have a nice weekend.

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
6/15 – Grumpy and Recalcitrant asked for continued prayers for J.J. Sefton of the Morning Report. He is about to begin chemo and radiation therapy.
8/6 Update – J.J.’s final chemo and radiation treatments were on 8/4 and 8/5. There’s a four week wait until the first post-treatment MRI. He’s hoping to regain energy and more of an appetite in that time. Please continue to pray for J.J.’s recovery and restoration to full health.
6/25 – TP asked for prayers for JT, who is ill and in need of prayer.
8/2 Update – JT is in a rehab facility. Prayers are appreciated.
6/29 – bluebell passed along a request from grammie winger, who asked for prayers for her husband, Rev, who is having open heart surgery on 7/8 to take care of his aortic aneurysm. Recovery time is expected to be 6-8 weeks.
8/3 Update – Grammie winger posted that Rev had emergency surgery, and now has a colostomy bag. She said it’s not as fun as it sounds…..
8/8 Update – Rev is finally home from the hospital.
7/20 – Defenestratus asked for prayers for an aunt and uncle. The aunt just passed away after battling her second round of brain cancer. Her first bout was 34 years ago. The uncle has been distraught, and now they found a benign tumor at the base of his skull that is causing a blood vessel to be pinched. This is causing vision issues for him. They have to wait until next month to see if it is operable.
7/20 – barbarausa asked for prayers for her son. He has gone off the deep end again, and just got kicked out of rehab, after being kicked out of his last group home. He is calling her, asking her to come get him, and she cannot. She can’t take care of him, or keep him on his psych meds, or keep him in treatment, or live with the psychotic breaks.
7/21 – Nan in AZ asked for prayers for her doctors and her mom. Nan is in the hospital with possible cardiac issues. Nan’s dad passed away last month, so they are still dealing with that loss.
7/22 – Sponge’s First Lady is home and resting comfortably. The surgery went well and the doctor was pleased. They did remove some lymph nodes that looked suspect, but did not have to remove much mass around the cancer. They will have the results of the tests on the nodes next week. Thank you for the continued prayers as she has only just begun this whole thing.
8/8 Update – One of the lymph nodes had cancer cells in it. She’ll start chemo in a couple of weeks, but for now it will be once a week for 12 weeks, then different meds once every 2 weeks for 4 weeks, then radiation for 5 weeks. They send thanks to all for your support.
8/12 Update – Sponge’s First Lady starts chemo this week, earlier than expected. She’s also nervous that her boss won’t be happy that she can’t work Thursdays anymore, due to the chemo schedule.
7/24 – Pooky’sGirl requested prayers for her SiL, who lost her mother to an MS-related aneurysm a few months ago, just found out that her father has pancreatic cancer.
8/3 – Black Orchid asked for prayers for her usual August blues, from taking the kids back to school/college. They love their schools and are excited to go back, but it can be sad.
8/3 – Our Country is Screwed asked for prayers for his 27 year old daughter. She is having breast cancer surgery in a week. The Mrs. and he will be heading out to be with her.
8/5 – bonhomme posted that her mother-in-law fell and shattered her femur. Her surgery went well, but it’s going to be a long recovery.
8/6 - LMD Outer Banker requested prayers for a son who is undergoing an experimental treatment for chronic Lyme disease, which he has been battling for 25 years. He will be in a clinic abroad for about a month.
8/10 Update – The son has had his first major treatment for Lyme disease, and his rash has already disappeared. It’s amazing.
8/10 – Farmer Bob provided an update. He sent his thanks for the prayers and encouragement. It’s been a year, and he is fit, fun, fashionable, fearless, and faithful man again, vs. the pit of despair and despondency.
8/10 – From about That Time requested prayers for a nephew, daughter, and the entire family in general. The nephew, a 45 year old, was camping with the family, and felt ill. He went to the porch to rest and died. The daughter could use prayers because she just lost her (early) second pregnancy. A boatload of prayers would be greatly appreciated.
8/10 – Tonypete asked for prayers for his HS buddy Fred, who passed away on 8/9 after suffering from ALS for many years.
8/10 – S requested prayers for his friend Jim, who lost his brother and needs strength to assist in this painful transition.
J8/11 – RickZ asked for prayers for an internet friend, Pandora, who died of cancer, and for her beloved husband. Pandora was very worried about him, how hard it will be for him when she died.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 08:32 AM

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1 Good morning!

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at August 17, 2024 08:33 AM (SZYCl)

2 Best of the day to all.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:35 AM (T0ulU)

3 Iced coffee, crossword, classical music, cat.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:36 AM (kpS4V)

4 Mornin' MisHum!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:38 AM (kpS4V)

5 3 Iced coffee, crossword, classical music, cat.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:36 AM (kpS4V)

No smoking materials? Sounds almost comfy

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 08:38 AM (QXQ4l)

6 Byron York says everyone needs to know this story, so I will pass it on.

https://shorturl.at/dcKzf

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:38 AM (T0ulU)

7 Good Saturday morning dear Horde!

Posted by: Ladyl at August 17, 2024 08:39 AM (D6+4s)

8 My daughter and I trade Wordle back and forth. Today, she got it in two. I lost, again.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:40 AM (T0ulU)

9 4 Mornin' MisHum!
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:38 AM (kpS4V)

It is morning young 'ette. I'll grant you that.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 08:41 AM (QXQ4l)

10 The Week In Pictures

https://shorturl.at/l3PId

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:42 AM (T0ulU)

11 That looks like a Saw-Te owl.

Good Morning with Lavazza Perfetto.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 17, 2024 08:43 AM (4Med0)

12 Fill it to the rim, with Brim!

Posted by: Premium Instant Coffee at August 17, 2024 08:46 AM (CV8a5)

13 5 3 Iced coffee, crossword, classical music, cat.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:36 AM (kpS4V)

No smoking materials? Sounds almost comfy
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 08:38 AM (QXQ4l)

Cheroot? CBD gummies? Cuban ceegar?

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:48 AM (kpS4V)

14 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Born In The Barrio at August 17, 2024 08:50 AM (CV8a5)

15 Lately I've told everyone who 'confesses' to gummies that they're hard to light. Gets a guffaw every time.

I don't know if they keep trying, or if they're stoned enough that the line seems that funny.

I'm getting a mental image of a jelly bean in a roach clip...

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 17, 2024 08:50 AM (zdLoL)

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Cheroot? CBD gummies? Cuban ceegar?
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:48 AM (kpS4V)

May be a little of each.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 08:53 AM (QXQ4l)

17 "Beautiful morning, Sergeant Major!"
https://tinyurl.com/2mvv3m5z

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 17, 2024 08:54 AM (zdLoL)

18 This is interesting:

The Hill: Trump huddles with Tulsi Gabbard ahead of debate with Harris. “President Trump has proven to be one of the best debaters in political history as evidenced by his knockout blow to Joe Biden,” spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said. “He does not need traditional debate prep but will continue to meet with respected policy advisors and effective communicators like Tulsi Gabbard, who successfully dominated Kamala Harris on the debate stage.”

Gabbard won't do him any good. Dems consider her traitor. As far as helping get rethug votes, what's the use of preaching to the choir? Neither of course lessens his mental decline, his real problem besides being an election denier and insurrectionist.

As if her brief time on a podium with Harris will help him when he goes off on tangents on Hannibal Lector and sharks and acid batteries.

Harris will have on her prosecutor hat and demolish the lie-a-minute, convicted criminal. He'll wish he never consented to debate her.

Tulsi dominated Kamala so bad Harris became VP and is now the leading contender for president. She's just another grifter weirdo traitor hanging out on Fox.

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 17, 2024 08:54 AM (ycI94)

19 8 My daughter and I trade Wordle back and forth. Today, she got it in two. I lost, again.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:40 AM (T0ulU)

Took four tries for me.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 17, 2024 08:54 AM (OX9vb)

20 ZOD IMPERIAL.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:55 AM (P+D4R)

21 Prayers for those on the list, and any others in need of God's healing hand.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 08:55 AM (SfhV1)

22 Prayers said for all of you.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 17, 2024 08:56 AM (OX9vb)

23 >>3 Iced coffee, crossword, classical music, cat.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 08:36 AM (kpS4V)

Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM (P+D4R)

24 Good morning again dear horde and thanks to annie and mh and you morons for your prayers

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 17, 2024 08:58 AM (JvZF+)

25 I can't remember who on the last thread mentioned "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God", but now it's stuck in my head. Could be worse. Could be Muskrat Love.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 08:59 AM (SfhV1)

26 Prayers for those on the list, and any others in need of God's healing hand.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 08:55 AM (SfhV1)
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Well said and I am happy to join in. Prayers for alll.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:59 AM (56aLd)

27 Blessed with another day. May we be worthy of the gift.

G'morn. Fellow mortals.

Posted by: mindful webworker - mere mortal at August 17, 2024 08:59 AM (F/hsX)

28 Is it OK to drink 8 O'Clock Coffee after 9 AM?

Posted by: Law-Abiding Citizen at August 17, 2024 09:00 AM (CV8a5)

29
♪ Skyrockets in flight! Afternoon Delight! ♪

/ earworm insertion

Posted by: Starland Vocal Band at August 17, 2024 09:01 AM (RKVpM)

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May the Lord heal the sick among you and comfort your/their loved ones who suffer along with you/them.

And God bless you all for your kindness and prayers for me.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 17, 2024 09:02 AM (x0n13)

31 *jumps on the furniture*

Posted by: UnkleSteve at August 17, 2024 09:02 AM (t9mSz)

32 "Byron York says everyone needs to know this story, so I will pass it on"

I don't believe, even for a second, the House Judiciary Committee's number of 7.3 million illegal crossers over the last three-and-a-half years.

It's at least double that.

Posted by: one hour sober at August 17, 2024 09:02 AM (Y1sOo)

33 28 Is it OK to drink 8 O'Clock Coffee after 9 AM?
Posted by: Law-Abiding Citizen

Your flouting of the rules has been noted in your personnel file, comrade!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (rOtXe)

34 {{{ JJ }}}

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (SfhV1)

35
Starland Vocal Band opened for John Denver at the Spectrum in Philly in 1976.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (RKVpM)

36 Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM (P+D4R)
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Black metal, necropants, narwhal tusk, aquavit.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (kpS4V)

37 I went to a John Denver concert in Indianapolis somewhere in the 70's. Boring.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:04 AM (SfhV1)

38 Thanks to all who put up prayers for my family. This week at least has been uneventful, thanks be to God.

Posted by: From about That Time at August 17, 2024 09:04 AM (4780s)

39 26 Prayers for those on the list, and any others in need of God's healing hand.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 08:55 AM (SfhV1)
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Well said and I am happy to join in. Prayers for alll.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 08:59 AM (56aLd)

My prayers are up for all that need them, even for those that don't yet know how very much that they need them!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar at August 17, 2024 09:05 AM (rOtXe)

40 28 Is it OK to drink 8 O'Clock Coffee after 9 AM?
Posted by: Law-Abiding Citizen at August 17, 2024 09:00 AM (CV8a5)

If you have to ask that question I really think you need to step away with your sippy cup.

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Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 09:05 AM (QXQ4l)

41 31 *jumps on the furniture*
Posted by: UnkleSteve at August 17, 2024 09:02 AM (t9mSz)

And just like that UnkleSteve fucks it up for everyone.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 09:06 AM (QXQ4l)

42 A fine good morning and prayers for all. Moving daughter back to college today. Gonna be a balmy, humid 90 degrees in Manhattan....

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at August 17, 2024 09:06 AM (W+XKN)

43 Is it OK to drink 8 O'Clock Coffee after 9 AM?

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It's OK to drink it, BUT IT'S NOT OK TO TALK ABOUT IT !

Posted by: runner at August 17, 2024 09:07 AM (V13WU)

44 Good morning, good people. I'll repeat for today may all your efforts result in benefit for you and crushing defeat for the leftwits.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at August 17, 2024 09:07 AM (hKoQL)

45 Fill it to the rim, with Brim!
Posted by: Premium Instant Coffee at August 17, 2024 08:46 AM (CV8a5)
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*ponders, worried*

Jim never has a second cup at home...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 17, 2024 09:08 AM (JvZF+)

46 brcc ak47

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 17, 2024 09:08 AM (gbOdA)

47 Mornin' Horde. Just started 2nd cup of covfefe, let's see if I'm coherent enough to comment.

Prayers for all y'all and your loved ones.

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 09:10 AM (iZbyp)

48 From downstairs:
Worried about my wife. She is on antibiotics for acute Lyme disease, but she is also scheduled for an MRI on Sunday morning. We are not sure what is going on.

I have a certain fondness for her. She still laughs at my lame jokes. 36 years as of last Saturday.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at August 16, 2024 10:58 PM (Ad8y9)

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 17, 2024 09:12 AM (JvZF+)

49 Mis Hum,

Thanks for that top photo. Adorable is always welcome AFTER the first cup. (Community Coffee Breakfast Blend)

Posted by: JTB at August 17, 2024 09:12 AM (zudum)

50 Morning peeps.

This is probably the first time in years that I've "slept in." No real reason, but it's been a very stressful couple of weeks with many early mornings and sleepless nights.

More than made up for it now.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 09:12 AM (Q4IgG)

51
My wife got Lyme recently. It took a few days for the antibiotics to do their thing but she was fine in two weeks.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 09:14 AM (RKVpM)

52 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:15 AM (llXky)

53
Pug. Seems as if your wife has been diagnosed and initial treatments started rapidly, which is key, so that is good news, from what I know about Lyme's

God bless you both and prayers for speedy and full recovery.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at August 17, 2024 09:16 AM (x0n13)

54 There are people who are reluctant to voice their prayer needs, because they don't want to disclose too much personal information, or don't want to put themselves out there. I pray for you too. I've been where you've been.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:16 AM (SfhV1)

55 It's been 56 years since I sold my soul to my ginger, and I maintain still I very much got the better of that little deal.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at August 17, 2024 09:17 AM (hKoQL)

56 Prayers up, Pug.

Posted by: Wenda at August 17, 2024 09:17 AM (A65Zh)

57 Tulsi dominated Kamala so bad Harris became VP
Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 17, 2024 08:54 AM (ycI94)
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The late, great "Cactus Jack" Garner famously said being VP wasn't worth a glass of warm piss. I wonder if the author considers Dan Quayle and Dick Cheney to be admirable people of great achievement by virtue of holding that office.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:17 AM (llXky)

58 Just learned that there's such a thing as "música norteña". An accordion is a requirement. Thought to be Spanish music influenced by Texas Germans.

Posted by: mrp at August 17, 2024 09:17 AM (rj6Yv)

59 Coffee day

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:18 AM (Ydd86)

60 Pug, prayers for answers and healing, and big hugs to you both.

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 09:18 AM (iZbyp)

61 58 Just learned that there's such a thing as "música norteña". An accordion is a requirement.

Can't go wrong with an accordion.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:18 AM (SfhV1)

62 grammie, how is Rev? And how are you?

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 09:19 AM (iZbyp)

63 Harris as VP was a sop for the Silicon Valley-Prog wing of the Dem Party.

Posted by: mrp at August 17, 2024 09:20 AM (rj6Yv)

64
An accordion, monkey, and tip cup is the hot combination for success in life.

Posted by: Deep Thoughts at August 17, 2024 09:20 AM (RKVpM)

65 Errands done. Pup has been walked. Prayers said. Had breakfast. Puffing on the morning pipe. Fresh pot of coffee brewing. Overcast, cooler, and forecast of rain for the next day or so. A few books beside the recliner. And the weekend threads are upon us.

Ah! Life is good!

Posted by: JTB at August 17, 2024 09:20 AM (zudum)

66 screaming in digital - Rev is improving day by day. We have a home health nurse three days a week and PT twice a week. The worst part is that the colostomy bag makes prolonged farting noises. He's not fit for polite company.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:21 AM (SfhV1)

67 There are people who are reluctant to voice their prayer needs, because they don't want to disclose too much personal information, or don't want to put themselves out there. I pray for you too. I've been where you've been.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:16 AM (SfhV1)
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Prayers both spoken and unspoken.

For efficiency's sake I take a page from the Mass (where prayers are offered for everyone in the Prayer Intentions Book) and simply include the Horde in my daily devotionals.

Speaking of which, I finally took the plunge and received the Host on my tongue during the Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM. It's certainly more efficient.

It was a nice Mass setting, too. Beautiful choices in music and the parish school staff were there and received a special blessing. School starts next week and my elder grandkid is just so excited.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:21 AM (llXky)

68 Can't go wrong with an accordion.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead

Aha! My favorite instrument!

Posted by: Major Bellows at August 17, 2024 09:21 AM (CV8a5)

69 I'll just leave this here for anyone who is keeping up at home . IIRC the (D)s were in charge of the House at the time it passed in 2019. 2020's US biowarfare took care of the investigation into that other US biowarfare, sadly.

Link goes to chrissmith.house.gov:

"The full House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) which directs the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Defense to investigate the “possible involvement of DOD biowarfare labs in the weaponization of Lyme disease in ticks and other insects” from 1950-1975. "

https://tinyurl.com/2cn98mh9

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when womens jobs were genuinely important? at August 17, 2024 09:23 AM (awe45)

70 The worst part is that the colostomy bag makes prolonged farting noises. He's not fit for polite company.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:21 AM (SfhV1)
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I thought you liked the accordion!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 09:23 AM (kpS4V)

71 Prayers for all the Horde

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:23 AM (Ydd86)

72 Been waiting since 7AM for the change, thinking JJ and forgetting it's Caturday, but it snuck in on me when I was distracted.

Posted by: Ciampino - back to School Deals - Beer!! at August 17, 2024 09:24 AM (qfLjt)

73 Harris as VP was a sop for the Silicon Valley-Prog wing of the Dem Party.
Posted by: mrp at August 17, 2024 09:20 AM (rj6Yv)
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Biden was told he had to pick a black running mate and she was the least threatening one he could find. If he found someone articulate and capable, there would be a risk of him being deposed, not just pushed off the ballot.

The same is true about staff. Stupid, amibitious people never hire staff smarter than them, which is how Walz got tapped. The cringe video of him bragging that he's whiter than mayonnaise is truly epic in its stupidity. Yeah, he'll lock up the self-hating simp vote, but that was already a given.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:24 AM (llXky)

74
Speaking of which, I finally took the plunge and received the Host on my tongue during the Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the BVM. It's certainly more efficient.

__________

Can't and won't take it in the hand.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 09:25 AM (1Nxff)

75 All Hail Eris - LOL

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:25 AM (SfhV1)

76 Byron York says everyone needs to know this story, so I will pass it on.

The only people who don't know what's happening at the border are the willfully, stubbornly ignorant. Every one else already knows and is either outraged or doesn't care. Yet another story about yet another vicious criminal won't change a single mind.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 09:25 AM (/y8xj)

77 Prayers of healing for Mrs Pug, JJ, JT, Jewells, Rev, and all who are ill among the horde.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:27 AM (Ydd86)

78 Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM

Umm...OK. Run with it.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 17, 2024 09:27 AM (Wnv9h)

79
I guess it's inappropriate to eat a deviled egg during a prayer thread.

Posted by: Deep Thoughts at August 17, 2024 09:28 AM (RKVpM)

80 18
'Tulsi dominated Kamala so bad Harris became VP '

Harris became VP because of her skin color and election theft.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (3wi/L)

81 There are people who are reluctant to voice their prayer needs, because they don't want to disclose too much personal information...

In that vein, I will ask for prayers for the family of M, a friend of my daughter's who passed away last week. Thank you.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (/y8xj)

82 " Is it OK to drink 8 O'Clock Coffee after 9 AM?"

It's always 8 O'Clock somewhere.

Posted by: fd at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (vFG9F)

83 I could use some prayers from anyone willing to offer them.

I returned from vacation to find out that I've been the victim of some office politics. I was removed from my position, despite being wildly successful, without any explanation.

I still have a job and can keep working at my current location until I retire in 3 years, but I am strongly considering an offer from our division located in San Diego. It will be a burden on my family, having to be bi-coastal for several years. But it looks to be my best move to protect myself.

I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (5p7BC)

84 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!

Prayers for the Horde and all intentions.

May God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel, and may we humbly ask for the help and give Him thanks for what is given.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 17, 2024 09:30 AM (CiNoz)

85 *ponders, worried*

Jim never has a second cup at home...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 17, 2024 09:08 AM

Jim never throws up at home...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 17, 2024 09:30 AM (Wnv9h)

86 Harris became VP because of her skin color and election theft.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (3wi/L)
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And because she was politically weak. The one person in the Dem establishment more annoying than Biden.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:30 AM (llXky)

87 He's not fit for polite company.
Posted by: grammie winger
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Perfect for the Horde, though. Seriously, very glad to hear he's improving.

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 09:31 AM (iZbyp)

88 As a Texan I've heard a lot of norteno music growing up. And, yes, polkas are very popular Mexican tunes. Check out the legendary Flaco Jimenez if you want to hear some great accordion music. (FYI, that's him on "Streets of Bakersfield.")

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at August 17, 2024 09:31 AM (FEVMW)

89 From the last thread: In the rest of the English-speaking world it's called petrol. Gas refers usually to LPG or propane. South America has numerous vehicles that run on LPG or propane. We say gas but mean gasoline, which would be less confusing.
Liters per 100km means that the smaller the number the better the mileage, unlike the mpg. It makes sense in a world where gasoline is expensive and one can decide how many liters to buy depending on distance needed to travel.
Posted by: Ciampino - Back To School whixky specials #11 at August 17, 2024

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The British classic car magazine writers do often mention what kind of "mpg" their cars get. Of course they're using the Imperial gallon, which to Americans makes your mileage look terrific until you catch on. For the longest time I wondered why I could never match their numbers for a W126 MB sedan with mine when I had the same weight and engine displacement.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 09:32 AM (omVj0)

90 Dave in Fla - what a lousy turn of events. Prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at August 17, 2024 09:33 AM (SfhV1)

91 Dave in Fla, wow. Prayers for wisdom...

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 09:34 AM (iZbyp)

92 Never heard of Mankato, but I guess it must be a pretty big place, 'cause on DDG search, tripadvisor advertises The 10 Best Hotels.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at August 17, 2024 09:34 AM (c8a1F)

93 I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (5p7BC)

prayers

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 17, 2024 09:34 AM (gbOdA)

94 Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM

Prayers up.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 17, 2024 09:35 AM (Wnv9h)

95 Can't go wrong with an accordion.
Posted by: grammie winger

Just to be disputatious: if you're of a certain age, you have heard just how wrong you can go with an accordion.
Great instrument, but it went out of style for a reason.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 17, 2024 09:35 AM (zdLoL)

96 Looking for insights on this kind of situation:

I overheard someone yesterday- the person's parent was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer's and is scheduled to talk to someone about euthanasia in the future (because as the disease progresses the person will no longer be considered to be of sound mind).

The person talking about it was obviously distressed but taking the attitude that it is the patient's decision.

Obviously a very sad situation but what us the Christian perspective on this?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:36 AM (Ydd86)

97
I still have a job and can keep working at my current location until I retire in 3 years - Dave in Fla

Not sure of your age, but retiring at 62.5 is an option. Or at least a backup plan.

Posted by: Deep Thoughts at August 17, 2024 09:36 AM (RKVpM)

98 86

'The one person in the Dem establishment more annoying than Biden.'

I'm going to have to reflect on that one. The democrat party has a Murderer's Row of annoying people.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 09:36 AM (3wi/L)

99 Back from washing and fueling the car, a workout in itself. Showered, decided to wait to shave, and am having some bacon and eggs with coffee.

Apropos of our discussion of fuel mileage: The Buick clocked only 19.5 mpg this week, compared to last week's 21 and something. The schools are back in session and there's more traffic at choke points on both of the ways I have to cross the bridge in the evening. Took me 45 minutes to get home last night, instead of 35 (or -- what it should be -- 20).

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 09:37 AM (omVj0)

100 I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla

May the Holy Spirit guide you.
Hugs
Also whattadik move, ousting someone on vacation

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:37 AM (Ydd86)

101
Obviously a very sad situation but what us the Christian perspective on this?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

___________

I've got my opinion on the matter in general. You do not want to hear my opinion.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 09:39 AM (1Nxff)

102 I returned from vacation to find out that I've been the victim of some office politics. I was removed from my position, despite being wildly successful, without any explanation.

-

Sorry brother. I will do it.

And I have a feeling it has to do with not being a free country any longer.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when womens jobs were genuinely important? at August 17, 2024 09:39 AM (awe45)

103 I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (5p7BC)
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Don't be afraid to think fully outside the box but at the same time concentrate on what is truly important.

To put it another way: quality of life counts. It's often better to take a pay cut to stay in a place where you have friends, family, connections. Money is one of the easiest things in the world to replace. Community? Not so much.

I know a lot of people who felt compelled to take the bigger check and who regretted it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:40 AM (llXky)

104 Anybody else surprised that Greg Kihn died of Alzheimer's and not Parkihnsons?

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at August 17, 2024 09:40 AM (5YmYl)

105 >>86 Harris became VP because of her skin color and election theft. Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (3wi/L)

Willie Brown Ex Accuses Harris of Erection Theft.

Story at 11.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 09:40 AM (P+D4R)

106 Dave in Fla,
How dare they! Don't they know the number of people who rely on you to keep them sane? (I among them.)

Prayers up.

Posted by: Wenda at August 17, 2024 09:40 AM (A65Zh)

107 Can't go wrong with an accordion.
Posted by: grammie winger
~~~~~

*fist bump*

Posted by: IrishEi at August 17, 2024 09:41 AM (3ImbR)

108 Biden was told he had to pick a black running mate and she was the least threatening one he could find. If he found someone articulate and capable, there would be a risk of him being deposed, not just pushed off the ballot.

She was the most inarticulate, lowest polling, awful VP minority option he could have picked....and she still wasn't awful enough to keep him from being deposed. Lol

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 17, 2024 09:42 AM (ycI94)

109 Fill it to the rim, with Brim!
Posted by: Premium Instant Coffee at August 17, 2024

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Kava! Kava!

Posted by: Less Than Premium Instant Coffee at August 17, 2024 09:43 AM (omVj0)

110 Steve (Estaban) Jordan was a great accordion player from South Texas. Arhoolie and Rounder Records have issued some of his best recordings. One of my favorite accordionists next to Lisandro Meza from Colombia.

Posted by: Faux News at August 17, 2024 09:43 AM (gRSaB)

111 >>36 Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM (P+D4
Black metal, necropants, narwhal tusk, aquavit.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (kpS4V)

'Kryptos' at Langley, Nocello, Hai Karate, pelvic thrust.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 09:44 AM (P+D4R)

112
I am strongly considering an offer from our division located in San Diego.

Might want to seriously consider California cost of living.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 09:45 AM (RKVpM)

113 Never heard of Mankato, but I guess it must be a pretty big place, 'cause on DDG search, tripadvisor advertises The 10 Best Hotels.

To test your theory, I put Pawelekville Texas in the search bar. Pawelekville occupies about a quarter of a mile of state highway 123 and only one side of that. I didn't get a Trip Advisor link but I did get one for Yelp's "10 Best Things to Do in Pawelekville." I'm reasonably sure that there are not 10 things in Pawelekville, let alone 10 things to do.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 09:46 AM (/y8xj)

114 Obviously a very sad situation but what us the Christian perspective on this?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:36 AM (Ydd86)
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Euthanasia is murder.

That's the Church's position.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:46 AM (llXky)

115 >>I know a lot of people who felt compelled to take the bigger check and who regretted it.

Zod has felt compelled to take a lot of people's checks and has not regretted it.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 09:46 AM (P+D4R)

116 CAT, have fun. I hope you guts have good weather.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (Ydd86)

117 Not sure of your age, but retiring at 62.5 is an option. Or at least a backup plan.

I'm past that, so retiring now is an option, and financially viable. But my wife and I have plans and the extra 3 years is helpful to ensuring they can be done.

And thanks for the other advice about friends/community. Truth is I don't have any friends who are local to me and I'm not selling my house in Florida. So will be 3 years at most of effectively a field assignment before coming back. But my wife and I will be apart probably 75% of the time, which sucks.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (5p7BC)

118 Prayers for guidance Dave. Our friend Mr. Lloyd nailed it but that's often easier said than done.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (/Z6yl)

119 111 >>36 Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM (P+D4
Black metal, necropants, narwhal tusk, aquavit.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 09:03 AM (kpS4V)

'Kryptos' at Langley, Nocello, Hai Karate, pelvic thrust.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 09:44 AM (P+D4R)

I am Groot, I am Groot, I am Groot, I am Groot

Posted by: I am Groot at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (PiwSw)

120 Meat is murder.

That's Morrissey's position.

Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (P+D4R)

121 Dave in Fla

Good Grief!

Freaking backstabbing management.

I would just retire in place if you can.

Plus there's a lot going on in Brevard tech wise. I mean do you want to stay in management? You could walk into a Sr Prin. Eng job at that place on Hibiscus without any problem.

Posted by: pawn at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (QB+5g)

122 Thanks Mishum. Thanks Annie. Your efforts are always appreciated.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (/Z6yl)

123 Dave in Fla, that's outrageous. You have my sympathy.

I agree that you should consider all aspects of quality of life before making a final decision. Don't let them force your hand or work on their timeline.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (kpS4V)

124 Chicago is gonna' be lit.

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (AwYPR)

125 "'Kryptos' at Langley..."

I find encryption techniques fascinating. I just don't have the mental horsepower to really understand the math underlying modern encryption.

Posted by: PabloD at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (HSwo3)

126 Sparkling water, Gordian knot, screams, wounded chimp-warrior.
Posted by: ZOD at August 17, 2024 08:57 AM

So we plug those terms into the AI Plot Generator software and . . . .

Posted by: Kindltot at August 17, 2024 09:48 AM (D7oie)

127 possible involvement of DOD biowarfare labs in the weaponization of Lyme disease in ticks and other insects” from 1950-1975. "

https://tinyurl.com/2cn98mh9
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when womens jobs were genuinely important? at August 17, 2024 09:23 AM (awe45)

So in 50-70 years we might get around to Covid.

Morning all.
Prayers up for those asking and for those needing but not asking.
I'm not ready to declare victory yet but I'm almost 2 weeks out on no cigarettes.
I found my weekness. Beer. Mostly cut that out too.
Having no money in my wallet made that a bit easier.

Posted by: Reforger at August 17, 2024 09:49 AM (xcIvR)

128 Divide - I won't be accepting without a COLA adjustment. They know that already.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:49 AM (5p7BC)

129 Cute coffee trivia:

Remember the "Jim never has a second cup of coffee at home" woman from the movie "Airplane"?

When the directors auditioned her, they had no idea she was the actual woman from the commercial. And she never thought to mention it.

Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at August 17, 2024 09:50 AM (5YmYl)

130 I think, and believe this to be true, that Kamala was Obama's pick to be president in 2020 but she wasn't 'positioned for success.' Whether the JEF still believes she's prezzy material is debatable, but I think he's behind both the ouster of *biden and installing her in his place.

By "him" I mean whomever is calling the shots over there.

Whatever the case, we're not being governed (whatever that means these days) by anyone we think we've 'elected.'

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 09:50 AM (Q4IgG)

131 Dave in Fla, if you don't feel a great call to move to San Diego -- and you know CA is not a good place to live -- maybe staying out your time where you are, while planning the retirement in detail, is the way to go.

The move of my office is apparently on hold for a while, as another department has hogged the building where we're supposed to go. My retirement move does not have to happen this month, then, since I don't have to avoid that right away. My uncertainty is the same as everybody's here, namely, who's going to be Pres. by Nov. 6. I'd hate to give up my job, be in the middle of moving, and find out that Knee-Pads has gotten her hands on the levers of the economy. On the other hand, every day I hate living here more than I did the day before.

Thus (and this is horribly obvious), you need to balance the positives of a San Diego move against the negatives.

Posted by: Less Than Premium Instant Coffee at August 17, 2024 09:51 AM (omVj0)

132
Weight was down to 178 this morning. So I've lost over 30 pounds this year.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 09:51 AM (1Nxff)

133 I'm pro-accordion, and I vote!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 17, 2024 09:52 AM (JvZF+)

134
Accordions are like the kazoo.

Fun to hear on one or two songs but annoying as hell after that.

Posted by: naturalfake at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (eDfFs)

135 I am proud of you, Reforger!

Posted by: Piper at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (ZdaMQ)

136 132
'Weight was down to 178 this morning. So I've lost over 30 pounds this year.'

How did you do it?

Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (3wi/L)

137 Dave, I would advise against it. That's too much time apart and too much stress. If either of you had health issues or an accident, it would be bad

Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (dDSBl)

138 I am strongly considering an offer from our division located in San Diego.
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Might want to seriously consider California cost of living.

If I had to be in CA, San Diego would probably be the place I hated the least. That opinion is based on a couple of trips there long before the current border situation so it may be outdated. Assuming that the financials worked out, I could live in a crappy efficiency apartment for three years and commute home every two or three weekends if I had to.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (/y8xj)

139 I guess I should also explain that work wise the San Diego move is good. I will be able to expand on an invention of mine that they already manufacture out there. Plus I really like everyone out there, I know them well.

The downside is, of course, California.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:54 AM (5p7BC)

140 Good morning all! Happy Saturday!

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at August 17, 2024 09:54 AM (iF0sF)

141 To put it another way...

Accordians are the Kamala Harris of kazoos.

Posted by: naturalfake at August 17, 2024 09:54 AM (eDfFs)

142 I'm past that, so retiring now is an option, and financially viable. But my wife and I have plans and the extra 3 years is helpful to ensuring they can be done.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (5p7BC)
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That's exactly what you should be evaluating - whether those plans are worth it. Such considerations require at least a full 24 hours to consider from every angle. "Sleeping on it" works.

Some of you may remember a spot of drama in my household a while back, and things are finally resolving themselves somewhat, but not in a way that either my wife or I would have ever dreamed of. We still shake our heads at where we are because it's the opposite of what we expected.

Yet here we are, and that's all there is for it. It's not what we would have chosen, but that's ultimately irrelevent. We are where we are so we'll make the best of it and - and this is the most important part - try to understand what God is trying to tell us in this.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:54 AM (llXky)

143 I'm pondering my usual Saturday morning question - do I make breakfast here, or do I go out for something fried and/or slathered in gravy?

B&G with a couple of eggs sounds really good right now...

Posted by: PabloD at August 17, 2024 09:54 AM (HSwo3)

144
How did you do it?
Posted by: Dr. Claw

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Laid off eating sugar and starches. Often cut out dinner. More work around the property.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 09:55 AM (1Nxff)

145
I think I've read that the money lost by retiring early and getting a lesser benefit takes about 15 years before it's a net negative. The main thing to me is going into retirement as debt free as possible. Get the house paid off, credit cards down to zero, etc.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 09:55 AM (RKVpM)

146 So I've lost over 30 pounds this year.

I've found 10 of 'em.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 09:55 AM (/y8xj)

147 Prayers to those who asked and those who thought about it but kept quiet. Prayers for those who didn’t think about it but still need it- which is everyone else everywhere.

Posted by: Piper at August 17, 2024 09:55 AM (ZdaMQ)

148 135 I am proud of you, Reforger!
Posted by: Piper at August 17, 2024 09:53 AM (ZdaMQ)

Thank you.

Posted by: Reforger at August 17, 2024 09:56 AM (xcIvR)

149 I'm past that, so retiring now is an option, and financially viable. But my wife and I have plans and the extra 3 years is helpful to ensuring they can be done.

Posted by: Dave in Fla

Also consider how much insurance will cost if retiring pre 65. Its one of the things I am trying to plan for in the future if I get tired of my job.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 17, 2024 09:56 AM (1VJ0n)

150 Weight was down to 178 this morning. So I've lost over 30 pounds this year.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Careful, at this rate you will disappear entirely by Christmas 2026.

Posted by: Prudence Dictates at August 17, 2024 09:57 AM (CV8a5)

151 I'm pondering my usual Saturday morning question - do I make breakfast here, or do I go out for something fried and/or slathered in gravy?

B&G with a couple of eggs sounds really good right now...
Posted by: PabloD at August 17, 2024

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This morning I thought of doing that. Too hot and unpleasant.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 09:57 AM (omVj0)

152 Weight was down to 178 this morning. So I've lost over 30 pounds this year.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 09:51 AM (1Nxff)
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GAINZZZZ!

I clocked in at 172 this morning, loss of 21 pounds so far. Feels so much better to be this weight.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 09:57 AM (llXky)

153 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at August 17, 2024 09:59 AM (jrPrO)

154 Laid off eating sugar and starches. Often cut out dinner. More work around the property.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024

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I've dropped about ten myself, the same way (except not skipping dinner).

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 09:59 AM (omVj0)

155
Not a big fan of harmonica but Pat Metheny and Toots Thielemans - Always And Forever 1992

https://t.ly/tbpM5

/ YouTube, so expect a Shrieking Harpy begging for money ad before song plays

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 10:00 AM (RKVpM)

156 I am out the door, Horde, just poking my head in here to offer prayers for all in need.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 17, 2024 10:00 AM (Sgq8y)

157 I have a daughter who's fleeing California with her family. She's here with us now, working at a local hospital. Her husband and 2 kids are coming next week. After 14 years she finally realized they were never going to 'make it' there. Her husband is a life-long CA resident so you can imagine how difficult it's been to convince him to bail.

They have no home here. So a family of 4 will be squatting with us. With only 2 usable bedrooms. We're still trying to figure out how they'll be able to support themselves. So far, it's on us. That's the choice we've made. But we are hopeful they will sort this out.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (Q4IgG)

158 I am out the door, Horde, just poking my head in here to offer prayers for all in need.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 17, 2024

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Howdy, DDS. Enjoy your errands!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (omVj0)

159 144 great job, Hadrian! As always, I am here if anyone is seeking very very generic advice assuming no health conditions requiring special diets (that is the space for a really good dietician vs. a health and wellness nutritionist). You may not agree with my take on it, but remember, I have a money back guarantee. 😂

With this, I am heading in to take a class and then teach an intensive class focusing on seat and abs. Lunges, pretzels, and planks, oh my! Also total core, upper and lower ab work. 😃

Posted by: Piper at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (ZdaMQ)

160 D in F,

Who's invention is it? Did it get assigned to the Co?

Is your interest in further development just out of your nature as an Eng or do you see it helping you financially?

Whatever, don't sell your place.

Maybe rent it out on a LT lease if your wife can handle a 3 year sabbatical.

Posted by: pawn at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (QB+5g)

161
When deciding when to retire, look at what age your parents(if dead) and grandparents died.

That's the best guide for roughly how long you'll live.

If everyone made it, say, into their 90s, then those extra years of work may be a huge benefits.

If they all barely got to 65, early retirement is probably the way to go.

Don't discount but also don't depend on modern medical miracles to show up and extend your life.
If Coconut Harris "wins", you'll be but a useless eater in her commie schemes.

Posted by: naturalfake at August 17, 2024 10:02 AM (eDfFs)

162 Also consider how much insurance will cost if retiring pre 65. Its one of the things I am trying to plan for in the future if I get tired of my job.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at August 17, 2024 09:56 AM (1VJ0n)
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When it became clear I had to retire from the Guard, I got with a financial planner and we went over things. I'd never even thought about retirement - all of my energy was just holding things together.

It was nice to take a step back and see what my options are.

One of the things I learned is that insurance isn't really that important when you're old. By that point, stuff should be paid off and once I retire, my retirement will go to my wife in the event of my demise. That allowed me to radically change how my insurance is set up.

As I told the agent: "Insurance is replacement income, not a chance for my wife to live her best life on the Rivera at my expense."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:04 AM (llXky)

163 To get the 25k down payment you will have to accept a National House Code plan that overrides local zoning.

My guess is this means they plan on a system to take that hidden 10 acres near your nice neighborhood (it happens to be 14 in my case) and build houses much like the model FHA 235 homes of the early 70s.

These will be carport with driveway (no garage) and somewhere around 1300 sq ft. The main feature will be that the design and standard will not fit your community built it will be attractive to inner city dwellers wanting a way out.

Posted by: rhennigantx at August 17, 2024 10:04 AM (gbOdA)

164 >>> 41 31 *jumps on the furniture*
Posted by: UnkleSteve at August 17, 2024 09:02 AM (t9mSz)

And just like that UnkleSteve fucks it up for everyone.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Thawed Out Tundra at August 17, 2024 09:06 AM (QXQ4l)

It wasn't me!

Posted by: Tom Cruise at August 17, 2024 10:04 AM (FnneF)

165 Laid off eating sugar and starches. Often cut out dinner. More work around the property.
Posted by: Hadrian

You're welcome. That's Bidenomics, baby!

Posted by: Joe Biden at August 17, 2024 10:04 AM (ycI94)

166 Just learned that there's such a thing as "música norteña". An accordion is a requirement. Thought to be Spanish music influenced by Texas Germans.
Posted by: mrp at August 17, 2024 09:17 AM (rj6Yv)
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Subbing in "Tucson" for "Texas", that sounds like the Ronstadt family singers

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 17, 2024 10:05 AM (bQvDT)

167 He's not fit for polite company.
Posted by: grammie winger

He's more then welcome to hang out in the grey boxes. We're only slightly incorrigible.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 10:06 AM (/Z6yl)

168 They have no home here. So a family of 4 will be squatting with us. With only 2 usable bedrooms. We're still trying to figure out how they'll be able to support themselves. So far, it's on us. That's the choice we've made. But we are hopeful they will sort this out.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (Q4IgG)
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You're quite a dad to cramp your own lifestyle like that to give your daughter a hope of a better life. May she and her family find their own path quickly so peace and order can be restored to the MF household.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 17, 2024 10:06 AM (+o2mc)

169 I've dropped about ten myself, the same way (except not skipping dinner).
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 09:59 AM (omVj0)
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In addition to avoiding sweets, a big boost to my effort was fasting on Fridays. Not a true fast, just cutting out lunch. I also trimmed my helpings at dinner a little bit.

Huge impact. Really surprising to me. I track my weight daily as well, to see patterns and note what foods/routines do what.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:07 AM (llXky)

170 I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (5p7BC)

Dave, you're in my prayers. That's a tough position to be in, but was long as you have options there is hope.

I hate office politics.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 17, 2024 10:07 AM (Qk/JG)

171 Morning all, prayers up. Heidi booked. A garden tour for us today., house to house. Amazing what some people can do at their homes with small spaces.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob...WTF!? at August 17, 2024 10:07 AM (bZz8C)

172 Dave in Fla.
I know this doesn't help any, but Dave in Ca. just doesn't sound right.

Posted by: From about That Time at August 17, 2024 10:09 AM (4780s)

173 Started back on treatment Thursday. Just going with the Cyremza for now. She said after the 4th treatment she'll order a scan and see if it's working. If not back on the docetaxel at a lower dose. Eh... not so fast lady. I swore I wouldn't go back on that shit so pray this works. If not I have been doing some research on the fenbendazole. I will approach her with that and hope she doesn't think it's a scam.

Posted by: jewells45fuckcancer at August 17, 2024 10:10 AM (iF0sF)

174
Got sacked in January, 2020. Had four interviews for a job in February. Then there was COVID hysteria. By that time that ended the job and all my prospects vanished. Had to retire at 64.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 10:10 AM (1Nxff)

175 When deciding when to retire, look at what age your parents(if dead) and grandparents died.

That's the best guide for roughly how long you'll live.
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Father died at 67, his parents in early 70s.

Mom's granny lived to 99 and my grandma to 93. Mom is about to turn 85. But I suspect the 4 COVID shots have affected her longevity...

Depending on the genes I got, I'm looking at 15 or so more years or almost 50. Or a lot less, if I get eaten by a bear on a trail run. Which it's time to go do (trail run, not bear snack.... I hope... at least the bears 'round here are not grizzlies...)

Love and hugs to all y'all!

Posted by: screaming in digital at August 17, 2024 10:10 AM (iZbyp)

176 Cannibal Bob, I love taking the garden tours in my town.

One gent had a backyard almost entirely in the shade and transformed it into an enchanted forest complete with wandering path and his own ceramic art objects (including majickal mushrooms -- he looked a bit Iike an aging hippie).

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 10:11 AM (kpS4V)

177 They have no home here. So a family of 4 will be squatting with us. With only 2 usable bedrooms. We're still trying to figure out how they'll be able to support themselves. So far, it's on us. That's the choice we've made. But we are hopeful they will sort this out.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 10:01 AM (Q4I
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Been there, done that during Covid. Not fun.

I alluded to this earlier, but I'll be more specific: my daughter designated me as the guardian to her children while she sorts her life out, so we're raising a pair of toddlers. God works in mysterious ways; I always wanted a son and now I have one! Preschool starts next week, so where we go again!

My hope is that I don't have to wait 15 years to get an empty next again!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:11 AM (llXky)

178 It isn't so much the instrument as how it is played. Tangos use a lot of accordion

https://tinyurl.com/bdcwuppj

Posted by: Kindltot at August 17, 2024 10:11 AM (D7oie)

179 Leave Florida to live in Gavin Newson' and Kamala Harris' armpit? What's up with that?

Seems if a company would permit a first ugly surprise, they wouldn't mind a second, and then you'd swing helpless in the California wind surrounded by illegals and junked cars.

I'd rather live in a box under a Florida bridge next to an alligator nest.

Posted by: Ju at August 17, 2024 10:12 AM (aTmM/)

180 > You're quite a dad to cramp your own lifestyle like that to give your daughter a hope of a better life. May she and her family find their own path quickly so peace and order can be restored to the MF household.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
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In this economy we are blessed that we have resources to expend on them. It's not without heartache, but it's better than the alternative.

We lived in CA for over a decade. I know how fucked up that place is. They had zero hope of ever getting out of the situation (renting @ $2500/mo) they were in.

She filled her little Chevy S-10 up here in KY the other day and it 'only' cost her $30. She's stoked. The rest of the family is in for the biggest culture shock of their lives.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 10:13 AM (Q4IgG)

181 >>> 102 I returned from vacation to find out that I've been the victim of some office politics. I was removed from my position, despite being wildly successful, without any explanation.

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Sorry brother. I will do it.

And I have a feeling it has to do with not being a free country any longer.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - Remember when womens jobs were genuinely important? at August 17, 2024 09:39 AM (awe45)

That seems far more likely to me now than it would have only a few years ago.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 17, 2024 10:14 AM (FnneF)

182 'Tulsi dominated Kamala so bad Harris became VP '

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lol, Kamala was aiming for the President spot. which she could not get, 'cause nobody wanted her. Obviously , the only way she can get there was a coup. Like they just had. DEI promotion.

Posted by: runner at August 17, 2024 10:14 AM (V13WU)

183 I've never been to California, but I have heard it's expensive to live there.

What's the median income in California?

Posted by: dantesed at August 17, 2024 10:14 AM (Oy/m2)

184 Breaking: Popcorn supplies expected to be completely depleted very soon.

https://is.gd/DxlzI6

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, Intrepid AoSHQ Cub Reporter at August 17, 2024 10:16 AM (PiwSw)

185 We'll se if Hollywood has enough mojo to shield her incompetence with an operetta they are running now.

Posted by: runner at August 17, 2024 10:16 AM (V13WU)

186
What's the median income in California?

Posted by: dantesed at August 17, 2024 10:14 AM (Oy/m2)

goggle sez $39812 (2022)

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 10:16 AM (AwYPR)

187 Got sacked in January, 2020. Had four interviews for a job in February. Then there was COVID hysteria. By that time that ended the job and all my prospects vanished. Had to retire at 64.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 10:10 AM (1Nxff)
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One of my friend retired years ago, got bored and started working side-gigs at sandwich shops, then as a playground monitor. He only recently decided to *really* retire and of course those jobs gave him fun money.

I can see myself doing the same. My dream gig is becoming a firearms concierge, providing personalized advice and instruction rather than just sales. Focus on the customer's skill, sense of aesthetic, tactile preference, etc.

Sort of like the Sommelier in Joh Wick, though I thought it of long before the film came out (my friends were ribbing me about it - "That's literally you!")

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:16 AM (llXky)

188 jewells45fuckcancer at August 17, 2024 10:10 AM (iF0sF)

Good luck with the treatment. Prayers to you and stay positive.

Posted by: dantesed at August 17, 2024 10:17 AM (Oy/m2)

189
Ah! Here's another thing to think about

if you live in a state like Texas or IIRC Fla, they do not tax your retirement benefits.

I'm pretty sure that CA does tax your SS and retirement benefits. And sometimes, depending on the state that taxation is pretty damn onerous.

So...look before you leap.

Posted by: naturalfake at August 17, 2024 10:18 AM (eDfFs)

190 Thielemans started out as a guitar player. The harmonica was just a sideline!

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 17, 2024 10:19 AM (zdLoL)

191 Morning all.
Had a bad night so overslept.
Took a while to get caught up with all of you.
Dave in Fla, aside from it being California, I don't think any job would be worth spending 75% of your time away from your wife at this stage of life. All the planning in the world does not stop life from happening.
I know this to be true.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at August 17, 2024 10:19 AM (t/2Uw)

192 Would like to ask prayers for my son who is still looking for a job in his major which was horticulture. He apparently has been offered a part time job dealing with writing things for the internet (All kinds of things) but that hasn't started yet.
Also, prayers for all our morons and 'ettes looking for jobs including Bulgar. Thx.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 17, 2024 10:20 AM (dTTBf)

193 "I was removed from my position, despite being wildly successful, without any explanation."

This has happened to me twice, both times working as a sub for NASA. It turned out I made someone in the power structure look bad and they took it out on me when they had a chance.

Posted by: pawn at August 17, 2024 10:20 AM (QB+5g)

194 One gent had a backyard almost entirely in the shade and transformed it into an enchanted forest complete with wandering path and his own ceramic art objects (including majickal mushrooms -- he looked a bit Iike an aging hippie).

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 17, 2024 10:11 AM (kpS4V)

Awesome! One home we will visit has a Bread Shed in the back. She bakes about 60 loaves a week and gives it away. It's a bread oven from Belgium or something that her husband went across country to get. Another has a bee farm. Should be great. We experimented growing veggies in straw bales this year. Worked great.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob...WTF!? at August 17, 2024 10:20 AM (bZz8C)

195 First of all MisHum, thank you for your coffee and prayer thread, The Lord knows we need both, being easily confused Morons.
To add to your service to all Hoardians, and allay any chronic confusion, I suggest as follows:

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away.
2) Be nice to one another. Please do not jump on the furniture.
3) Running with sharp objects is not banned, but frowned upon.
4) Thank you Annie for your service.
5) Pants are indicated but not mandatory.
6) Have a nice weekend.

This makes those of us that actually read this stuff, not feel embarrassed by all the virtual, pantless minds also perusing the hieroglyphics, and gives time to those who need to wash their pantaloons in order to be ready for that most erudite of blogs, The Book Thread, on the next day.

(I read as fast as I can move my index finger from one letter to another, sometimes two-letters at once -- yes I am a speed reader).

Posted by: Ciampino - back to School Deals - Beer & More Beer! at August 17, 2024 10:20 AM (qfLjt)

196 117 Not sure of your age, but retiring at 62.5 is an option. Or at least a backup plan.

I'm past that, so retiring now is an option, and financially viable. But my wife and I have plans and the extra 3 years is helpful to ensuring they can be done.

And thanks for the other advice about friends/community. Truth is I don't have any friends who are local to me and I'm not selling my house in Florida. So will be 3 years at most of effectively a field assignment before coming back. But my wife and I will be apart probably 75% of the time, which sucks.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:47 AM (5p7BC)

With stress on the body such a harm to health, at your age and stage in life, I'd never do it. I'd stay in FL and earn the check as long as they give it to you. You would not just be adding stress to yourself, but to your wife also...and who wants to miss out on 75% of their time with their spouse in their 60s...you never know how much time you have left (my mom didn't make 70, and my dad didn't make 54...and both were cancers that killed quickly...healthy, and then just not)...

Posted by: Nova Local at August 17, 2024 10:21 AM (exHjb)

197 Prayers for success Jewells. Persevere and fight ! Martini Farmer and AH, prayers that your decisions bless you.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 10:21 AM (/Z6yl)

198 I can see myself doing the same. My dream gig is becoming a firearms concierge, providing personalized advice and instruction rather than just sales. Focus on the customer's skill, sense of aesthetic, tactile preference, etc.”

I’m looking for a job where I can sit around and make wisecracks on the internet.

Hey I’m way better at it than Taylor Lorenz.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 17, 2024 10:21 AM (S6gqv)

199 What's the median income in California?
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goggle sez $39812 (2022)

CA probably has the greatest rural/urban imbalance of any state except maybe NY. The important question would be "what is the median income where you would have to live?"

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 10:21 AM (/y8xj)

200 Merciful GOD, we lift up these sick and distressed brothers and sisters to yo. Heal them if it be thy will, give peace to their loved ones.
Amen.

Posted by: Eromero at August 17, 2024 10:22 AM (o2ZRX)

201 On a whim, I stopped in on the daily thread this week and saw David French was doing his usual thing, making the conservative case for human sacrifice or whatnot.

The thread was old, and nooded soon after, but one thought that struck me is how utterly irrelevant French, Goldberg and the rest of their coterie are these days. I think Ace's hate is their primary form of exposure. No one else in the conservative movement notices them.

Yeah, the egg-head National Review alums tweet at each other and write unread articles in dying journals, but the actual debate that they are supposed to shape has moved on.

French was once an influential person, particularly in Christian circles, but his repeated hypocrisies have destroyed that. Some months ago he was tapped to be part of a panel discussion and such was the outcry that it was dropped.

The reason was that no one considers him an honest dealer. Like many other nominal Christians, it is impossible to ignore his intellectual dishonesty.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:22 AM (llXky)

202 183 I've never been to California, but I have heard it's expensive to live there.

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It used to be a paradise. Great weather, unparalleled geographic diversity and natural beauty, clean cities.

Now, not so. The politics here are toxic and they've destroyed a once-great state. I would have left years ago but I'd be leaving a law practice that took decades to build.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (+o2mc)

203 My guess is this means they plan on a system to take that hidden 10 acres near your nice neighborhood (it happens to be 14 in my case) and build houses much like the model FHA 235 homes of the early 70s.

These will be carport with driveway (no garage) and somewhere around 1300 sq ft. The main feature will be that the design and standard will not fit your community built it will be attractive to inner city dwellers wanting a way out.

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So Yankees, then. Because that's all I seem to see with the recent transplants.

A Southerner will buy 20 acres and look at it and say "this is beautiful to regard, and I can't wait to get it cleaned up and hike and hunt it and see what flowers grow"

A locust will look at that same purchase and plan on half acre lots with a home on every one.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (qXDm8)

204 Yay for Farmer Bob!!

And thanks for this wonderful reminder:
2 Corinthians 4:8-9. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Definitely Words to live by. Have a wonderful Saturday, and don't let your hearts be troubled.

Posted by: LASue at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (llS7k)

205 Mentioning speed reminded me to say: no launches that I know of today or tomorrow.

Posted by: Ciampino - back to School Deals - Beer & More Beer! #01 at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (qfLjt)

206 I’m looking for a job where I can sit around and make wisecracks on the internet.

I set my search terms on monster and linkedin to "Kate Upton tick inspector" and haven't gotten any good hits yet.

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 10:24 AM (/y8xj)

207 FU AR
SNAFU

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 17, 2024 10:25 AM (uXDR4)

208 It used to be a paradise. Great weather, unparalleled geographic diversity and natural beauty, clean cities.

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indeed...

Posted by: runner at August 17, 2024 10:25 AM (V13WU)

209 Tangos use a lot of accordion

In tango it's usually this 'similar' instrument, bandoneon.
The RH buttons influence an entirely different ornament ("riffs") from the piano style keyboard. It's possible to play the same style on 'our' traditional accordion, but that is master-level playing.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at August 17, 2024 10:25 AM (zdLoL)

210 I like the picture of the owlet.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 17, 2024 10:25 AM (dTTBf)

211 I have to decide if I'm going to run out to Aldi, to save time tomorrow; or just lounge at a coffee shop and read; or visit the local pipe shop (not that I need any more pipes).

I guess if I go to Aldi and/or the coffee shop, I'll see if Miss Linda wants to go.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 17, 2024 10:26 AM (omVj0)

212 Dave in FL, what will happen if you stay in Fla vs going to CA ?

Posted by: runner at August 17, 2024 10:26 AM (V13WU)

213 Sister, C, found out she does have ovarian cancer and is scheduled for further surgery the end of August. Thankfully, it seems to be contained to just that area, but life is going to be complicated for the entire extended family for a bit.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at August 17, 2024 10:27 AM (s9EYN)

214 President Trump has proven to be one of the best debaters in political history as evidenced by his knockout blow to Joe Biden,

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That’s a stretch. Biden knocked himself out.

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:27 AM (D4ItZ)

215 I bring this up because it's a good thing, it's showing that Christians are learning that giving dishonest people the benefit of the doubt is pointless and even self-defeating. As I posted on my blog, guys like French (whom I did not name) constantly invert the principle of subsidiarity.

They always advocate yielding to evil now (sacrificing souls in the process) in exchange for some supposed future victory (that is far from assured) that will somehow make it up.

French is also a Calvinist, who thinks himself part of the Elect, so he can sin like there's no tomorrow because God will it to be so. Karl Barth went even further, reasoning that his importance to Christianity as a theologian justified him secretly keeping a mistress in his home for decades, to the torment of his wife and children.

If a man many consider to be the leading theologian of the 20th Century could have a side-piece, French can surely have a cuckshed and advocate alliances with evil.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:27 AM (llXky)

216
Heckler: "What the fvck you gonna do if Trump get reelected?"

Dave Chappelle: "Probably get a significent tax break."

https://t.ly/zYzqE

/ could be old

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 10:28 AM (RKVpM)

217 A locust will look at that same purchase and plan on half acre lots with a home on every one.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (qXDm

I've noticed the subdivisions built here in the last 20 years or so are very "tight"....you could tap on your neighbor's window w/a broomstick.

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 10:29 AM (AwYPR)

218 A locust will look at that same purchase and plan on half acre lots with a home on every one.
Posted by: Moron Robbie

Half acre is too generous.
Quarter acre at best with bowling alley side yards.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 17, 2024 10:30 AM (cOq4q)

219 As if her brief time on a podium with Harris will help him when he goes off on tangents on Hannibal Lector and sharks and acid batteries.

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Sharks with lasers???
But seriously they’re not wrong. Trumps weakness is the veering of course when making a point. Although he is who he is, that’s not changing.

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:30 AM (D4ItZ)

220 Anyhow, I see the end of "nice Christianity" as a good thing, and welcome renewed discussions of hell and people realizing that maybe there is a source of justice greater than all of humanity put together.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:31 AM (llXky)

221 I lived in CA... on Monterey Bay. It is one of the most awe inspiring places I've ever lived. I'd also never go back.

Dave in FL... if you can retire, do it. Being happy is worth a lot more than $$. Trust me. Both my wife and I retired at pre-60 years old and have never looked back.

If you've got investments... use them. That's what they're for. We're using ours to supplement our daughter's move from CA.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 17, 2024 10:31 AM (Q4IgG)

222 Greetings! One wrinkle you may consider about CA is that we have an honest to goodness lack of electrical generating capacity. People I know in So. Cal. are complaining about power bills that exceeded my own mortgage. One guy I know just paid a monthly bill over $1400 for a 3 bedroom house. Our price per kwh is exceeded only by Hawaii.
Here at the wind swept outpost we are swarmed with dripping fog this morning, and the females want the heat on...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 17, 2024 10:32 AM (MeG8a)

223 I am in awe of all of you and your stories, your courage ,resilience and your generosity. Makes my life struggles pale in comparison. Bless you all.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob...WTF!? at August 17, 2024 10:32 AM (bZz8C)

224 They always advocate yielding to evil now (sacrificing souls in the process) in exchange for some supposed future victory (that is far from assured) that will somehow make it up.

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That’s our entire negotiating strategy. Are you saying it’s a bad approach?

Posted by: Republican Party at August 17, 2024 10:32 AM (D4ItZ)

225
That’s a stretch. Biden knocked himself out.
Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:27 AM (D4ItZ)

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Trump deserves credit for adopting the strategy. Everyone was saying he was a fool for allowing CNN to moderate and set the rules. Trump foresaw that this would work to his advantage when few others did. And sure enough, Biden self-immolated.

His debate performance was understated and deliberate (for Trump) but not brilliant.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 17, 2024 10:33 AM (+o2mc)

226 locust will look at that same purchase and plan on half acre lots with a home on every one.

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I've noticed the subdivisions built here in the last 20 years or so are very "tight"....you could tap on your neighbor's window w/a broomstick.

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The wealthiest Southerner I personally know had - at last count - accumulated something like 7000 acres in the NC mountains.

When it came time for him to sell a little to acquire more he'd build a very nice but not extravagant house on a 25 acre lot.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:33 AM (FayR4)

227 My gravy-drenched breakfast just arrived, so Saturday morning is going well.

Posted by: PabloD at August 17, 2024 10:34 AM (5a5ur)

228 I will say that having the little ones is tiring, but has its rewards.

My middle kid has a pair of kittens in her apartment and she's out of town. As soon as I finish here, I'm going to take the little ones over to feed the kitties, which is a laugh riot. One of the kittens is a bit shy, but the other is extremely engaging. I'll just sit back and enjoy the mayhem.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:34 AM (llXky)

229 96 Looking for insights on this kind of situation:

I overheard someone yesterday- the person's parent was diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer's and is scheduled to talk to someone about euthanasia in the future (because as the disease progresses the person will no longer be considered to be of sound mind).“

People have grappled with this problem for millennia, and it’s helpful to look at what time honored guidelines have been. Two big problems with Euthanasia in that situation; first, a person slipping into dementia should not be considered “of sound mind”. Second, in general heirs will often be eager to get Granny out of the way and collect the inheritance; society should not grease the wheels and make it easy for them.

The line has traditionally been - not doing extraordinary medical treatment is acceptable, the person in question can be allowed to die naturally. But giving them a lethal injection or cocktail is the same as putting the old man out on the ice flow to freeze.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 17, 2024 10:35 AM (S6gqv)

230 His debate performance was understated and deliberate (for Trump) but not brilliant.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 17, 2024 10:33 AM (+o2mc)

It's a good strategy...let Kamala talk.

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 10:35 AM (AwYPR)

231 Honor thy father and thy mother. It's right there in the main section.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:36 AM (83fSl)

232 If electricity is $1400 a month I’d look into installing solar panels .Especially in sunny California. That’s a fast break even.

Even with Cali pricing that seems crazy. Must be a really inefficiently built home. Bad windows, bad roof, etc.

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:36 AM (D4ItZ)

233 I could use some prayers from anyone willing to offer them.

I returned from vacation to find out that I've been the victim of some office politics. I was removed from my position, despite being wildly successful, without any explanation.

I still have a job and can keep working at my current location until I retire in 3 years, but I am strongly considering an offer from our division located in San Diego. It will be a burden on my family, having to be bi-coastal for several years. But it looks to be my best move to protect myself.

I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 17, 2024 09:29 AM (5p7BC)

That's a tough one, Dave in Fla. My son is doing something similar, temporarily, and it is a BIG sacrifice, and a grind. Three years seems like a very long time. You've probably done this, but go in person to see rentals near the SD airport (where you'll be spending a LOT of time), figure out costs of keeping a car in SD, and the cost to 'commute' at least 2x / month. And stay open to the possibility that God might be showing you another path...

Posted by: LASue at August 17, 2024 10:37 AM (llS7k)

234 That’s our entire negotiating strategy. Are you saying it’s a bad approach?
Posted by: Republican Party at August 17, 2024 10:32 AM (D4ItZ)
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It's quite a grift, that's for sure.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:38 AM (llXky)

235 My middle kid has a pair of kittens in her apartment and she's out of town. As soon as I finish here, I'm going to take the little ones over to feed the kitties, which is a laugh riot. One of the kittens is a bit shy, but the other is extremely engaging. I'll just sit back and enjoy the mayhem.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:34 AM (llXky)
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Cats are awesome entertainment. Way better than television these days.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 17, 2024 10:38 AM (BpYfr)

236 Some of my neighbors have solar arrays, but I never considered them because more than half of the time we are in the fog.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 17, 2024 10:39 AM (MeG8a)

237
To see where euthanasia is going, look at Canada or Europe. It's gone from "suffering hideous physical pain" to "feeling a little blue today". Next stop: "You're in the way/cost too much."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 10:39 AM (1Nxff)

238 To see where euthanasia is going, look at Canada or Europe. It's gone from "suffering hideous physical pain" to "feeling a little blue today". Next stop: "You're in the way/cost too much."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 10:39 AM (1Nxff)
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When people called the suicide hotline and were told maybe they should do it, the whole scheme was exposed.

What I find funny his how the exact same people who support assisted suicide also claim guns should be banned because so many people kill themselves with them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:41 AM (llXky)

239 236 Some of my neighbors have solar arrays, but I never considered them because more than half of the time we are in the fog.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 17, 2024 10:39 AM (MeG8a)

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That's why we never installed them on Joe's head.

You remember my husband, right? He used to be the president.

Posted by: DOKTOR Jill Biden at August 17, 2024 10:41 AM (+o2mc)

240 Dave in Fl,

Can you not work remotely for the San Diego division? With occasional on site visits.

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:42 AM (D4ItZ)

241 Dave in Fla--take the offer, and spend the spare time figuring out how to sabotage your workplace to the point that it's not fixable. Make that operable for just after departure. You'll be surprised qt how quickly the time will pass.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at August 17, 2024 10:42 AM (hKoQL)

242 232 If electricity is $1400 a month I’d look into installing solar panels .Especially in sunny California. That’s a fast break even.”

California has recently changed the rules regarding home solar; it’s a long story, too long for here, but the short version is that home solar is no longer a break even and the home solar industry is collapsing, with major industry players about to enter bankruptcy.

Another green energy triumph.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 17, 2024 10:43 AM (S6gqv)

243 Euthanasia = post term abortion

Posted by: chango butt at August 17, 2024 10:43 AM (v1eJ7)

244 This guy sounds like one of our contrarian trolls...

https://tinyurl.com/vy79xuku

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 10:43 AM (AwYPR)

245 A locust will look at that same purchase and plan on half acre lots with a home on every one.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:23 AM (qXDm

They are throwing houses up (as in barfing) on a 1/10 acre here.

Posted by: Reforger at August 17, 2024 10:44 AM (xcIvR)

246 Mr. French is one of those who has forgotten or never realized that the ground at the foot of the cross is level. Those who have been placed in positions of leadership and those who place themselves in those positions will receive the same grace that I do but the Lord will set the bar of accountability higher. Not sure if Mr. French has considered this.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 10:44 AM (/Z6yl)

247 240 Dave in Fl,

Can you not work remotely for the San Diego division? With occasional on site visits.
Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024

Dave - See if they make this accommodation to any one else in the company. If so, then definitely ask for this. If they have decided everyone needs to be in place for collaboration, they may not want to open this Pandora’s box.

I am sorry you are dealing with this. It really stinks. I am praying it all works out for you.

Posted by: Piper at August 17, 2024 10:45 AM (PRqXW)

248 Mr. French is one of those who has forgotten or never realized that the ground at the foot of the cross is level. Those who have been placed in positions of leadership and those who place themselves in those positions will receive the same grace that I do but the Lord will set the bar of accountability higher. Not sure if Mr. French has considered this.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 10:44 AM (/Z6yl)
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The larger point is that even refuting him is a waste of time. He's become a caricature of himself, and like the other washed-up pundits isn't even worth poking fun at.

If one must shame him, do it without mentioning his name to deny him clicks, because at this point, that is all he has to trade on.

Honestly, the worst thing you can do to these people is state that they are not serious thinkers. That cuts to the core of their self___.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:46 AM (llXky)

249 The high-demand Malinois, having finished her breakfast, is in Annoy mode. Probably time to play fetch. Nuzzling me, pawing at me. Makes it difficult to enjoy another cup of coffee. Hot! Dog, do you still not understand Hot Liquid?

DAVE IN FLA : wife and I will be apart probably 75% of the time - that would be the clincher for me. Besides, you may not be tempted by all those "wish they all could be" California girls, but the wife might still be suspicious. 😉

GRAMMIE: Noisy ostomy - again, I sympathize. Involuntary pharts are not so amusing as they might seem. Don't suppose you have a canine pet you can accuse?

Posted by: mindful webworker - bundled comments at August 17, 2024 10:46 AM (c8a1F)

250 To see where euthanasia is going, look at Canada or Europe. It's gone from "suffering hideous physical pain" to "feeling a little blue today". Next stop: "You're in the way/cost too much."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 17, 2024 10:39 AM (1Nxff)

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Unless you're a tranny whose fake vagina is causing regret and excruciating pain and low quality of life. Then forget it. Because we can't have people questioning the narrative. https://is.gd/wwnAkW

Posted by: Jordan61 at August 17, 2024 10:47 AM (16NmB)

251 If we have Kamunism, illegals will get 25k for a home down payment. Housing boom!

Posted by: Cannibal Bob...WTF!? at August 17, 2024 10:47 AM (bZz8C)

252 French was once an influential person, particularly in Christian circles, but his repeated hypocrisies have destroyed that. Some months ago he was tapped to be part of a panel discussion and such was the outcry that it was dropped.

The reason was that no one considers him an honest dealer. Like many other nominal Christians, it is impossible to ignore his intellectual dishonesty.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 10:22 AM (llXky)

French, whose shtick is slandering Christians, used the dis-invitation as an opportunity to ... slander Christians.

Posted by: Emmie at August 17, 2024 10:48 AM (Sf2cq)

253 Suggested reading of the day for Mr. French:
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you evildoers!’

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 17, 2024 10:50 AM (S6gqv)

254 Even with Cali pricing that seems crazy. Must be a really inefficiently built home. Bad windows, bad roof, etc.
Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 10:36 AM (D4ItZ)

Growing pot I'd bet.

Posted by: Reforger at August 17, 2024 10:50 AM (xcIvR)

255 DEI scientist Niel deGrasse Tyson

Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes pride in “communicating science”. Here he explains that XX/XY chromosomes don't determine if you are male or female, and instead, each day you can wake up and decide that “today I feel like I am female or male”

This is the state of science today

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Feeling
Whoa whoa whoa
Nothing more than feelings

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at August 17, 2024 10:52 AM (L/fGl)

256 IRONGRAMPA=WTF?

Posted by: pawn at August 17, 2024 10:53 AM (QB+5g)

257 219
'But seriously they’re not wrong. Trumps weakness is the veering of course when making a point. Although he is who he is, that’s not changing.'

Trump's political instincts remind me of Churchill's (paraphrased)quote about Americans.
"They always do the right thing after first trying every other available alternative."

I just hope Trump gets to the right thing in time.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 10:53 AM (3wi/L)

258 So Dave, what's the percentage of men to women in your office? How about managers?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - remember when women's jobs were valuable and had meaning? at August 17, 2024 10:54 AM (fiyNE)

259 Dr. Eli David
@DrEliDavid
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes pride in “communicating science”. Here he explains that XX/XY chromosomes don't determine if you are male or female, and instead, each day you can wake up and decide that “today I feel like I am female or male”

This is the state of science today
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DeGrasse Tyson not only needs to surrender his Ph.D. diploma, he needs to turn in his man card, assuming he still has one.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 17, 2024 10:55 AM (BpYfr)

260 There will be no gender confusion in the Burning Times.

Posted by: PabloD at August 17, 2024 10:56 AM (5a5ur)

261 233
'I'm praying for guidance in making the right decision.
Posted by: Dave in Fla '

I'll never willingly put myself under the control of leftists. I could never tolerate being a second class citizen.

Posted by: Dr. Claw at August 17, 2024 10:56 AM (3wi/L)

262 >>>8/10 – Farmer Bob provided an update. He sent his thanks for the prayers and encouragement. It’s been a year, and he is fit, fun, fashionable, fearless, and faithful man again, vs. the pit of despair and despondency.

Could this BE any better? So great.

Posted by: m at August 17, 2024 10:57 AM (64Zez)

263 he needs to turn in his man card, assuming he ~~still has~~ever had one.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 17, 2024 10:55 AM (BpYfr)

see if this works

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 10:57 AM (AwYPR)

264 The conference in question was for the PCA (Presbyterian branch). He had been a member and publicly quit the church in a huff, claiming that they were all racists and he wouldn’t have anything with them anymore.
Amazingly much of the membership took offense when one of his old friends in the PCA church hierarchy wanted to pay him to be part of a PCA church conference where he could tell them again how much he hated all of them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 17, 2024 10:58 AM (S6gqv)

265 "Latrine John-Pissoir gets krunky"

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I hate shit like this.

If you're dancing at work, and your job isn't "professional dancer," you should be fired. If ya got time to hotstep it, ya got time to turn a damned bolt, and that's what you should be doing. Use your legally required break times to eat and smoke or comment on AoS, and save your silly ebullience for your private time.

But when politicians do this crap, it's particularly revolting, for two reasons.

1.) they're dancing around on the public dime. You should be grimly pursuing the public interest instead of dancing around like a Kansas City faggot.

2.) dancing is a thing that humans do because they have feelings. You're a G-d damned demon, and watching your twisted simulacrum of humanity is deeply disturbing to a human audience. It's not the Uncanny Valley. It's the Uncanny Abyss.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 17, 2024 10:59 AM (0FoWg)

266 dancing is a thing that humans do because they have feelings. You're a G-d damned demon, and watching your twisted simulacrum of humanity is deeply disturbing to a human audience. It's not the Uncanny Valley. It's the Uncanny Abyss.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 17, 2024 10:59 AM (0FoWg)

You didn't like the Olympic break dancing?

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 11:01 AM (AwYPR)

267 Neil deGrasse Tyson takes pride in “communicating science”. Here he explains that XX/XY chromosomes don't determine if you are male or female, and instead, each day you can wake up and decide that “today I feel like I am female or male”

This is the state of science today

I have a PhD in chemistry, Neil. I think you're dead wrong. How do we resolve this impasse?

What NdT said is not science.

Posted by: Archimedes at August 17, 2024 11:01 AM (xCA6C)

268 With stress on the body such a harm to health, at your age and stage in life, I'd never do it. I'd stay in FL and earn the check as long as they give it to you. You would not just be adding stress to yourself, but to your wife also...and who wants to miss out on 75% of their time with their spouse in their 60s...you never know how much time you have left (my mom didn't make 70, and my dad didn't make 54...and both were cancers that killed quickly...healthy, and then just not)...
Posted by: Nova Local at August 17, 2024 10:21 AM (exHjb)

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I've got to agree with Nova Local here. Husband & I would be separated a lot when he was in the military and it sucked (especially in the days before the internet and cell phones), but it was fine and we made it through. But age is definitely a factor at this point. Plus that is a long-ass flight from CA to FL.

Posted by: Jordan61 at August 17, 2024 11:02 AM (16NmB)

269 18 This is interesting:

...

Posted by: Intercepted DU Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at August 17, 2024 08:54 AM (ycI94)

Sure is!

Posted by: m at August 17, 2024 11:03 AM (64Zez)

270 Can’t the Mrs join Dave in San Diego for 3 years?

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 11:03 AM (D4ItZ)

271 The Dems don't need to worry about the Harris platform being leaked to the electorate. Remember how the Clinton staffers removed the W keys from all the White House typewriters?

Well when the NPR newsroom went to put together a piece on the Harris economic policy announcement, they found their copy of MS Word was missing the words "Price" and "Controls"! Can't find 'em anywhere!

Posted by: Ray Van Dune at August 17, 2024 11:03 AM (gfztU)

272 I have a PhD in chemistry, Neil. I think you're dead wrong. How do we resolve this impasse?

Posted by: Archimedes at August 17, 2024 11:01 AM (xCA6C)

Wife has a PhD....in Russian...mebbe she can help?

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 11:04 AM (AwYPR)

273 The larger point is that even refuting him is a waste of time.

I have been long enough in my journey with our Lord to be at peace and glimpse the joy that relationship brings. My concerns center on my relationship, my family's and those that I care about like my grey box tribe. I will hesitate to label Mr. French a fool but I do believe silence might be his best approach.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 11:06 AM (/Z6yl)

274 This is the state of science today

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Feeling
Whoa whoa whoa
Nothing more than feelings
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at August 17, 2024 10:52 AM (L/fGl)
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Right, so science is no longer based on observable, objective data but subjective feelings.

Cool.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 11:06 AM (llXky)

275 Best headline I saw, VP Harris Promises to Lower Food Costs and Help Home Buyers.

I mean shit, who wouldn’t vote for that right?

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 11:06 AM (D4ItZ)

276 Mr. Dave in FL,

I obviously don't know the details of the work situation, but if without notice they want to move you across the country from a position you are performing well at it's one of two reasons. They would like you to quit and save severance. Or they need a skilled person elsewhere. Honestly if it was for skill, I think their approach would have been different. So it's more likely they want you out. This means if you move it will only get worse, not better.
Obviously completely speculative, but if they respect your work, move or lose is not the approach a serious company makes.

Posted by: Inogame at August 17, 2024 11:07 AM (KCCqb)

277 As the always pithy Mark Steyn put it: David French has all the qualities of a leader, aside from followers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 17, 2024 11:08 AM (0FoWg)

278 son who is still looking for a job in his major which was horticulture...
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Fen, when you first said FenSon had taken some ag job, I had the thought that mightn't be too good for him, and when you later reported it hadn't worked out, I thought that was a relatively good thing. Hoping he gets a good line of work soon; the part-time writing gig sounds good.

For some time, I've been meaning to say, Thank you for sharing his journey over the years. Been nice to "watch" his growing up.

Posted by: mindful webworker - families in gray boxes at August 17, 2024 11:08 AM (c8a1F)

279 I have a PhD in chemistry, Neil. I think you're dead wrong. How do we resolve this impasse?

By comparing numbers of Twitter followers, of course. No true Scientist would dispute hard numerical data, right?

Posted by: Oddbob at August 17, 2024 11:08 AM (/y8xj)

280 Best headline I saw, VP Harris Promises to Help Home Buyers.

I mean shit, who wouldn’t vote for that right?
Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 11:06 AM (D4ItZ)

Help the same people who won't repay their student loans.

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 11:08 AM (AwYPR)

281 I have been long enough in my journey with our Lord to be at peace and glimpse the joy that relationship brings. My concerns center on my relationship, my family's and those that I care about like my grey box tribe. I will hesitate to label Mr. French a fool but I do believe silence might be his best approach.
Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 11:06 AM (/Z6yl)
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I think Christians have a positive duty to rebuke evil and offer fraternal correction.

I do not, however, think it worthwhile to give attention to people who slander and confuse Christians for fun and profit. Starve the search engines of his name and he ceases to be relevant.

By repeating his calumnies one becomes culpable in spreading them. I mention him here because of the topic, but will be avoiding that in the future.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 11:09 AM (llXky)

282 Okay, time to go. The kids will not allow further delay in their meet-up with the kittens.

Have a blessed day!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 17, 2024 11:10 AM (llXky)

283
Sometimes men tie their own self___ up in their work. The satisfaction of doing a job and doing it well. I was there for decades. But then things changed and I asked myself if what I had devoted almost 80 hours a week to for decades was really that important when it could all be swept away by politicians with a signature on a document?

So I accept that I can't and won't tie my self___ up in a workplace anymore. There are other battles, other wars, other satisfactions in life. Seeing my wife catch a little panfish and the delight in her eyes at such a simple pleasure. We don't need world travel, trips to other countries. Sometimes just walking along the banks of a local creek is as much satisfaction as the best day I ever at in the workplace. Simply enjoying the passage of time on a warm day with a picnic lunch at a local park. Hiking a trail, catching some fish. Nothing that requires a million dollars in the bank to enjoy.

So think about it long and hard Dave.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 11:10 AM (RKVpM)

284 On another note Mr. Lloyd, I finally got around to ordering Long Live Death. It hasn't arrived yet but it's in the que behind finishing CS Lewis's SF trilogy and possibly a reread of The Abolition of Man. I look forward to your insights.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * unburdened at August 17, 2024 11:11 AM (/Z6yl)

285 Eh, I wish him the best, but the world needs horticulure much more than it needs another scribbler. I'm breaking the other way from webworker, here. I hope your boy finds work growing things, at some point.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 17, 2024 11:13 AM (0FoWg)

286 Wow.

Okay, I found this funny and not disrespectful.

The main reason, of course, is that the assassination attempt was not successful.

YMMV.

Comedian does routine on Trump assassination attempt:

https://x.com/jason_howerton/status/1824569075441471999

Posted by: naturalfake at August 17, 2024 11:15 AM (eDfFs)

287 They are throwing houses up (as in barfing) on a 1/10 acre here.
Posted by: Reforger at August 17, 2024 10:44 AM (xcIvR)

If they throw the zoning rules out, they can plant the massive apartment complexes, the thee story one, as "cheap starter housing" for people who don't know how to live in buildings, and never leave because they are on welfare.

Right around the nice neighborhoods.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 17, 2024 11:15 AM (D7oie)

288
Pixy still seems to have trouble with the word i m a g e.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 17, 2024 11:15 AM (RKVpM)

289 Apologies I missed the first and most relevant post. They aren't making you move but it's an option. Sounds like FL division wants you out, likely not manager that you actually work with... more than likely they were never consulted.

Posted by: Inogame at August 17, 2024 11:16 AM (KCCqb)

290 Right, so science is no longer based on observable, objective data but subjective feelings.

Cool.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

Let's feelings those astronauts back down to Earth from Space Edsel.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at August 17, 2024 11:17 AM (L/fGl)

291 Let's feelings those astronauts back down to Earth from Space Edsel.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at August 17, 2024 11:17 AM (L/fGl)

If those 2 are stranded....aren't all of 'em stranded?

Posted by: BignJames at August 17, 2024 11:20 AM (AwYPR)

292 Comedian does routine on Trump assassination attempt:

https://x.com/jason_howerton/status/1824569075441471999

That was pretty funny.

Posted by: Archimedes at August 17, 2024 11:20 AM (xCA6C)

293 Er, next thread's up.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 17, 2024 11:21 AM (0eaVi)

294 Dave in Fla,
I have a slightly different take here. I remember a post you did in the hobby thread a few weeks back, and it's clear that when you talk about an exciting job, you're talking about a WORLD-CLASS EXCITING JOB. That kind of challenge matters going forward, even if it's a struggle in other ways. It keeps you who you are. It keeps you ready if another challenge shows itself.

I'm older than dirt. I look around and see too many people my age essentially treading water, whereas I'm taking courses on-line. Believe me, my kids are supportive, in part because they see the difference in their own lives from their friends, who have become custodians.

Posted by: Wenda at August 17, 2024 11:21 AM (A65Zh)

295 Did I miss a nood? KT's up.

Posted by: olddog in mo at August 17, 2024 11:23 AM (jrPrO)

296 Continuing prayers for all of the Horde, your familes and caring friends. Strength, patience, comfort and the best of outcomes, always. 🙏

Posted by: L - If ... (Cellphone) at August 17, 2024 11:27 AM (NFX2v)

297 Mr. Dave in FL,

I obviously don't know the details of the work situation, but if without notice they want to move you across the country from a position you are performing well at it's one of two reasons. They would like you to quit and save severance. Or they need a skilled person elsewhere. Honestly if it was for skill, I think their approach would have been different. So it's more likely they want you out. This means if you move it will only get worse, not better.
Obviously completely speculative, but if they respect your work, move or lose is not the approach a serious company makes.
Posted by: Inogame

Similar problem here - except they want me 'transfer' to the next office down the road, 45+ miles instead 15 mile commute.
Right of the top, assuming my current commute plus 8hrs plus lunch is about ten hours, this will add another hour.
10% increase in my time for the basiclly the same job, same pay.
But wait, there is more... Another $5000 year in gas never mind wear and tear on vehicle.

Also, they hired several people in this office in the last ten years. I am high senority (not that it matters)...

Yes, the REALLY want me to leave.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 17, 2024 11:30 AM (cOq4q)

298 There's a pretty good game show on called The 1% (even if it is hosted by Patton Oswalt). The idea is to determine whether you're among the smartest people. It's not really a knowledge or logic quiz and might almost be described as a trick question show. For example, one question is what is the only planet the astronauts have walked on?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, I've Been Through the Desert On a Horse With No Shame at August 17, 2024 11:30 AM (L/fGl)

299 Whoops.. wrong thread...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 17, 2024 11:30 AM (cOq4q)

300 Earth.

Posted by: Hey now at August 17, 2024 11:31 AM (D4ItZ)

301 The "Kars 4 Kidz" commercial is back in rotation on Fox!

The End is nigh.

Posted by: buddhaha at August 17, 2024 11:34 AM (L4JAh)

302 Posted by: mindful webworker - families in gray boxes at August 17, 2024 11:08 AM (c8a1F)

Thanks; I appreciate your kind words. Time goes so fast, doesn't it? I think he was about six or so when I first starting coming here.

He would do fine in agricultural research. He's quite a bright kid who writes well, but there don't seem to be a lot of those kinds of jobs out there.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 17, 2024 11:50 AM (dTTBf)

303 So I'm up at 0300 with the hail storm. Figured I'd launch prayers while I was up. Just as I spoke J.J.'s name lightning struck an oak across the road and the thunder rattled my house. He must have been listening.

Posted by: creeper at August 17, 2024 12:03 PM (M6moH)

304 Oh Dearie Me, I've come up with a pun...

"We're talking about a level of humiliation even David French would ballcat."

Posted by: Tom Perry at August 17, 2024 12:55 PM (MX0bI)

305 Wrong thread! This was supposed to be in the words thread.

Sorry.

Posted by: Tom Perry at August 17, 2024 12:56 PM (MX0bI)

306 Mr. Dave in FL,

I obviously don't know the details of the work situation, but if without notice they want to move you across the country from a position you are performing well at it's one of two reasons. They would like you to quit and save severance. Or they need a skilled person elsewhere. Honestly if it was for skill, I think their approach would have been different. So it's more likely they want you out. This means if you move it will only get worse, not better.
Obviously completely speculative, but if they respect your work, move or lose is not the approach a serious company makes.
Posted by: Inogame at August 17, 2024 11:07 AM (KCCqb)

Late to the thread, but I agree with "Inogame." Acting while you were on vacation, shows their own acknowledgment that they were not acting in good faith. Why give them 3 more years to fvkc you around some more?

In all seriousness, maybe you or Mrs. DinFlorida don't have 3 more years. Perhaps this is a door closing and you just need to open another door.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at August 17, 2024 01:45 PM (pJWtt)

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