Emergency Backup Overnight Thread – Remember the Alamo Edition

Emergency Backup Overnight Thread – Remember the Alamo Edition – March 6, 2025

Before we start tonight’s ONT, here is a quick note from Weird Dave with a couple important updates…

[Hello Morons! This is Weird Dave, I want to thank Buck and Roger for covering the ONT these next 2 nights, as I have to be in Baltimore for my sister's memorial service. I did need to write this intro, however, because I have an update from our dear friend Jim Sunk New Dawn:

Not knowing where to start, so I'll just do so, however clumsily. I've asked Weird Dave to edit and proof this for me, as my typing has declined from 80 wpm, down to about 8. As to my scarcity here. Goes to this, really. I'll have to type this in bits and pieces. Put it together and into WD's able hands.
When he posts this, I will in NO WAY be able to respond to even a single greeting or inquiry. Hence, I greet you all, and will gladly wave at your words there on my screen. My fingers though, grow weak and quail at that many keystrokes. Same with chewing. I'm a walking skeleton, it's a job to chew much, no matter how good the fare. Feeding tube soon to follow.
Otherwise, I'm still able to care for myself in all ways, even driving. Down to 2 shotguns and 3 rifles for sale. All the handguns are gone, save for my carry gun (which IWB helps to hold my pants up) and Herself New Dawn's small battery at arms. With which she's highly skilled. Don't piss her off, 'eh?
Thanks to Federal ALS legislation, the VA was directed to adjudge my case as Fully Service Related. So, I get all the "boosts". Healthcare, equipment, household ADA mods, and boost to Social Security. I requested a Home Health aide, but when Herself New Dawn saw that I had spec'd a mid-30s buxom lass, well... the doctors say my bruising should subside any day now...
Much more to report, but hands now tire. Take it away, Weird Dave!

I didn't change a word. It's hard to edit through tears. We love you Jim. – Weird Dave]

I’ve also had the good fortune of corresponding with Jim Sunk New Dawn, as Galveston is a place that is dear to my heart, where I spent a lot of time in my younger days chasing speckled trout and other coastal delights. I’ve said a prayer for Jim, his loved ones, and those who are caring for him, and I encourage you to do so too. He’s family to all of us.

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On to the Overnight Thread…

Today is the 189th anniversary of the fall of the Alamo in 1836. For us boys growing up in Texas, the Alamo loomed large in our cultural identity. In the words of Pappy O’Daniels’ “Beautiful Texas”…

Beautiful, beautiful Texas
Where the beautiful bluebonnets grow
We’re proud of our forefathers
Who fought at the Alamo

The Alamo obviously loomed large in the entire American psyche too, as evidenced by the ongoing fascination with David Crockett, the many movies made about the Alamo, and the lingering power of William Travis’ letter from the Alamo. Eleven days before the Alamo fell, Col. Travis sent his famous letter which read:

Commandancy of the The Alamo
Bejar, Feby. 24th. 1836
To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World-
Fellow Citizens & compatriots-
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna - I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken - I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls - I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country - Victory or Death.

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Ron Howard’s 2004 movie “The Alamo” was excellent, but it did not get good reviews. The reason for the bad reviews, of course, was that the left-wing media simply hates the story of the Alamo, and how the heroes of the Alamo are valorized in American culture.

Billy Bob Thornton’s performance as David Crockett was exceptional, and if you’ve never seen it, here is a little snippet, with Crockett (Thornton) taking a potshot at Santa Anna.

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The Alamo, which is just a few steps away from San Antonio’s Riverwalk, remains the most visited tourist site in the state of Texas. And since 1985, visitors have been asking about the basement of the Alamo.

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While there are several great songs about the Battle of the Alamo, including Marty Robbins’ classic Ballad of the Alamo, my favorite is “Stout and High” by Monte Warden & The Wagoneers. The Texas rockabilly legends capture the bravado of the Texians as they stand firm, and then the horror as the Mexican army breaches the walls of the Alamo compound.

Come on, Santa Anna
Give us your best try;
Come on, Santa Anna
These walls are stout and high
The fighting at the northern wall
Seems to have stopped;
Did you see Travis fall?
God save Texas and my kids,
Have mercy on my soul;
Great God they′re in the wall!

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This 1849 daguerreotype is the earliest photograph taken of the Alamo chapel. In fact, it’s the only known photograph taken in Texas before 1850. It was taken just 13 years after the battle.

The famous arched gable façade was not part of the structure that Travis, Bowie, and Crockett knew - it was added around 1850 by the US Army Quartermasters Corp, at which time the Alamo chapel was being used as an Army storage depot.

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This is an amazing account of the Battle of the Alamo from the last known survivor. Enrique Esparza was the 8-year old son of a Tejano named Gregorio Esparza, who was one of the Alamo defenders. (Although all adult male defenders were put to the sword by Santa Anna’s troops, women and children were mostly spared.) This is Enrique’s recollection published in 1902, which was 66 years after the battle.

There is much more at Traces of Texas’ Twitter-X link, but here is part of his account:

On the first night a company of which my father was one went out and captured some prisoners. One of them was a Mexican soldier, and all through the siege, he interpreted the bugle calls on the Mexican side, and in this way the Americans know about the movements of the enemy. After the first day there was fighting. The Mexicans had a cannon somewhere near where Dwyer avenue now is, and every fifteen minutes they dropped a shot into the fort. The roof of the Alamo had been taken off and the south side filled up with dirt almost to the roof on that side so that there was a slanting embankment up which the Americans could run and take positions. During the fight I saw numbers who were shot in the head as soon as they exposed themselves from the roof. There were holes made in the walls of the fort and the Americans continually shot from these also. We also had two cannon, one at the main entrance and one at the northwest corner of the fort near the post office. The cannon were seldom fired. "I remember Crockett. He was a tall, slim man, with black whiskers. He was always at the head. The Mexicans called him Don Benito. The Americans said he was Crockett. He would often come to the fire and warm his hands and say a few words to us in the Spanish language. I also remember hearing the names of Travis and Bowie mentioned, but I never saw either of them that I know of.

This is Don Enrique Esparza, the last surviving witness of the Battle of the Alamo, late in his life. In November, 1902, the San Antonio Light Newspaper published the following article about Enrique Esparza and it is fantastic. Here is the text:

"Since the death of Senora… pic.twitter.com/R4SMfLQQmh
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) March 6, 2025

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There are so many legacies of the Alamo, but America’s manifest destiny might not have played out as it did were it not for those brave men who sacrificed their lives and interrupted Santa Anna’s march through Texas. For two weeks the Mexican Army was stalled in San Antonio, and great losses were inflicted on it by the Alamo defenders, before Santa Anna could resume his pursuit of Sam Houston’s main Texian army.

Without the Alamo, Santa Anna might well have routed Sam Houston’s army and prevented Texas from becoming, well, Texas. But instead, Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna’s troops at San Jacinto seven weeks later. Much of western North America was thus liberated from Mexico’s control.

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Throckmorton’s First Law of Live Music: “If There’s an Upright Bass in the Band, It’s Probably Going to Be Good”

Enough history. It’s time swing on out of here, and what better way than some fiddlin’ around with the Quebe Sisters on “Across the Alley from the Alamo”

Remember the Alamo!

[buck.throckmorton at protonmail dot com]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 10:00 PM

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Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at March 06, 2025 10:00 PM (Ze08y)

2 Sorry I'm late, I didn't expect the medication to kick in so quickly

Posted by: tankdemon at March 06, 2025 10:00 PM (aIl4i)

3 YAY ONT!!! Now for the content!

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at March 06, 2025 10:00 PM (Ze08y)

4 crack monkey it is

Posted by: Deplorable Minion at March 06, 2025 10:00 PM (QSrLX)

5

Yay!

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 10:01 PM (3ek7K)

6
beedee deedee deedee

hello, Buck!

Posted by: Twiggy at March 06, 2025 10:01 PM (H4N6f)

7

Buck, thanks for stepping up.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 10:02 PM (3ek7K)

8 Good evening morons en bedankt buck

Safe travels and soft landings for wd and gingy

Prayers abounding for JSND

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 06, 2025 10:04 PM (RIvkX)

9 Ace had just a couple too many cafe vids so I'm late. Glad I didn't miss the gator ripping off that guy's bumper.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Nature sez, respec muh authoritay at March 06, 2025 10:05 PM (+QBnl)

10 "Wind picked up." B)

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:06 PM (XjTSo)

11 Sorry I'm late, I didn't expect the medication to kick in so quickly
Posted by: tankdemon

Shouldn't that be "sorry I'm early?"

Posted by: mikeski at March 06, 2025 10:06 PM (DgGvY)

12 The stars at night, are big and bright!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 06, 2025 10:06 PM (RIvkX)

13 Sam Houston caught Santa Anna during siesta and destroyed his army in 18 minutes.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 06, 2025 10:06 PM (u73oe)

14 Good evening, all.
Prayers for Jim SND.

Posted by: ScaryMary at March 06, 2025 10:07 PM (i/l90)

15 Jim, message that needs no reply. My best wishes and prayers for you and may you still be able to do most of the things you love. Miss your comments on the ONT despite rarely commenting here myself.

Vaya con dios.

Posted by: whig's phone at March 06, 2025 10:07 PM (ctrM5)

16 I'd always assumed The Alamo was Disney's first woke movie.
All I knew was Billy Bob Thornton, $200 million budget for $9 million opening weekend.

They could have gone head to head with John Wayne's The Alamo and done better, just by playing the trailer that had John Wayne talking on screen, 'How do you measure a man's honor?'

Posted by: MikeN at March 06, 2025 10:07 PM (HVZOH)

17 The stars at night, are big and bright!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 06, 2025 10:06 PM (RIvkX)

——————

Clap clap clap clap

Posted by: Duke Lowell at March 06, 2025 10:07 PM (u73oe)

18 Hello, Jim SND. Fight on. Prayers continue for you and your family.

Thanks to Buck and WD!

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at March 06, 2025 10:08 PM (ha1wR)

19 The Alamo was where they found Pee Wee's bike, right?

Right there in the basement.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:08 PM (dDmld)

20 Leftists who don't like the Texans defending the Alamo are de facto siding with El Presidente General Sana Ana. Good old Santa Ana, the "Napoleon of the West", who overthrew the duly elected Mexican Republic, instituted strongman rule, and decided to quell every uprising against him in the blood of the disaffected. Then again, maybe the current crop of Leftists really do like him!

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:09 PM (XjTSo)

21 11 Sorry I'm late, I didn't expect the medication to kick in so quickly
Posted by: tankdemon

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I've learned from hard experience that this excuse only works one, maybe three times.

Then it's off to HR.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:10 PM (dDmld)

22 * reads content *

Prayers, Jim SND.

Remember the Alamo!

That's more remembering of the Alamo than I've ever done before.

Posted by: mikeski at March 06, 2025 10:10 PM (DgGvY)

23 (((Big Hug)))) Jim Sunk New Dawn - prayers continue for you and the Real Iris.

Posted by: Iris at March 06, 2025 10:11 PM (bOJ2I)

24 Dear Jim, if you read this, I am praying for you.
I really admire your spirit.
Big hugs to you.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deporte at March 06, 2025 10:11 PM (/ncst)

25 Whenever I talk to my class about the Alamo and the Texas War for Independence, I always make sure to mention that at the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna was supposedly captured in bed with his mistress.

Posted by: Dr. T at March 06, 2025 10:11 PM (lHPJf)

26 From MiladyJo and I to WeirdDave, and Jim: An emoji because I'm so poor with words:❣️❣️

I still think of Jim SND's self-description in the Before Times of being strong, having Popeye forearms. I shall always think of him that way in Spirit.
😞

Posted by: mindful webworker - he yam what he yam at March 06, 2025 10:11 PM (+QBnl)

27 Prayers up, Jim SND.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 06, 2025 10:11 PM (Wnv9h)

28 I learned about the Alamo early, but not from school.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_okbjchuMc

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:12 PM (XjTSo)

29 Prayers up for Jim SND.

Posted by: Oddbob at March 06, 2025 10:12 PM (/y8xj)

30 Oh, man. Sorry to hear about Jim.

Seeing him at the TxMoMe is always a treat.

Jim, thanks for the report. Dave, thanks for assembling it. And my sympathy to you.

Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 10:13 PM (p/isN)

31 beedee deedee deedee

hello, Buck!

Posted by: Twiggy

We all just KNOW that twiggy was dead eye focused on Erin Grey's camel toe.

Posted by: BifBewalski at March 06, 2025 10:13 PM (MsrgL)

32 God bless you Jim SND

Posted by: 2009Refugee at March 06, 2025 10:13 PM (8AONa)

33 Godspeed to Jim SND.

Posted by: Dr. T at March 06, 2025 10:13 PM (lHPJf)

34 Badgess? We don't need no steenkeen badgess.

Posted by: Santa Ana, Dicking The Senoritas at March 06, 2025 10:14 PM (dDmld)

35 https://youtu.be/Cdki9fGsR0E

This is the first part of the clip I'm thinking of.

Posted by: MikeN at March 06, 2025 10:14 PM (HVZOH)

36 Speaking of Texas, Abbott is recalling state employees back into the office full time with some exceptions on a case by case basis determined by the Agency heads. The whining is epic!

Posted by: lin-duh at March 06, 2025 10:14 PM (VCgbV)

37 An American goes to Mexico, looks around, and asks a Mexican, "Why is your country so poor?"
The Mexican says, "In 1848, the USA took half of Mexico."
The American says, "That's true, but why would that cause you to be poor now?"
The Mexican angrily replies, "Because you took the half with all the paved roads!"

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 06, 2025 10:16 PM (EN6Na)

38 25 Whenever I talk to my class about the Alamo and the Texas War for Independence, I always make sure to mention that at the Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna was supposedly captured in bed with his mistress.
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One of the reasons surprise was achieved at San Jacinto was Sam Houston attacking during the siesta. But the Mexican army was on lower alert, and that was following the example of their leader Santa Ana. the army was grouped around a plantation, and El Presidente was amusing himself with a pretty mulatto girl that was part of the plantation staff. Seeing the army crumble under the Texan + tejano attack, he put on an enlisted man's uniform coat and tried to hide in the nearby woods. He was found * brought to camp, but recognized only when the officers & men were seen saluting him. The mulatto girl achieved immortality as the Yellow Rose of Texas.

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:17 PM (XjTSo)

39 Lord bless you, Jim SND.
Wife and I loved meeting you at the TXMOME a couple years ago.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 06, 2025 10:18 PM (YR8me)

40
Jim, it's not the same here without you. But it's nice to know you're still reading & lurking.

Posted by: Soothsayer at March 06, 2025 10:18 PM (H4N6f)

41 Ahhh hahhh. ~ Bob Wills

Posted by: huerfano at March 06, 2025 10:19 PM (n2swS)

42 {{{Jim}}}

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at March 06, 2025 10:19 PM (Vqx30)

43 Mexico has always been an ally of the United States.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 06, 2025 10:20 PM (/lPRQ)

44

Pug,

How are you doing? Oldest son was in Boise all last week for a class. He didn't stay at the hotel you did, lol.

I hope you and your wife's transition is smooth!

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 10:20 PM (3ek7K)

45 Also, much respect to Jim SND. I pray for his continued health and recovery.

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:20 PM (XjTSo)

46 Bless you Jim. The Horde has a hole in its center without your presence. Godspeed.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:20 PM (dDmld)

47 43 Mexico has always been an ally of the United States.
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Yes, except for the once or twice a century incursions we make to stop the problems that are extending over our border.

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:21 PM (XjTSo)

48 Good evening Horde. Thanks Buck. Girthy ONT. Prayers for Jim.

Posted by: TRex at March 06, 2025 10:21 PM (IQ6Gq)

49 Once again, prayers up for Jim and family.

Posted by: GWB at March 06, 2025 10:22 PM (x4LL+)

50 Jim SND, thanks so much for reaching out. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers on a daily basis, generally around ONT time...
Dave, prayers for you and your family too....

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at March 06, 2025 10:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

51 >>>Mexico has always been an ally of the United States.

For some definitions of "ally".

Posted by: Dr. T at March 06, 2025 10:24 PM (lHPJf)

52 Evenin'

(Raises a toast to Jim NSD)

I'm at work so it's coffee.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 06, 2025 10:25 PM (K861k)

53 Hugs, Jim NSD, to you and the lovely Mrs. NSD. Hug each other a lot. Share as many stories of how you met and how you felt, and what you mean to each other as you are able. We are praying for you both, and wishing you Godspeed.

Posted by: moki at March 06, 2025 10:25 PM (wLjpr)

54 Jim, you're a good soul. May God grant you strength and draw you ever closer to Himself as He continues to refine your heart.

Posted by: Emmie celebrates the Audacity of Trump! at March 06, 2025 10:26 PM (Sf2cq)

55 Posted by: Emmie celebrates the Audacity of Trump! at March 06, 2025 10:26 PM (Sf2cq)
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Hear hear

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM (dDmld)

56 Everyone knows The Alamo has a sex dungeon, not a basement.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM (YtQZg)

57 **pours bourbon **

To you, Jim!

**cheers!**

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM (mT+6a)

58 Four seasons. Going well. I am now in our apartment. Weekend of the 14th will be crazy. Moving all of our stuff will not be fun, but both sons will be there to help.

Also, I love my new job. Mrs Mahon is going to love Idaho.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM (YR8me)

59 Jim, I'm at a loss for words but not prayers.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM (bGbSt)

60 Appropriate it is for the Alamo.

We of the Republican ( that still believe in the Republic) side know very well Our Noble President Trump is trying to "Drain The Swamp". Dig out any and ALL of the leftover OBAMA Rats and run them into the ocean traitors though they be and of DEATH they are worthy.

No HOLDS BARRED!!! Let the Democrat's choke to death on what THEY as a party inflicted on the American Public for the last 4 YEARS Start posting in public THEIR home addresses on social media.

Posted by: Nightwatch at March 06, 2025 10:28 PM (25kuG)

61 Thumbs up, Jim.

Posted by: RI Red at March 06, 2025 10:30 PM (/BS8N)

62 Jim, read your blog way back in the day. Wish you joy, sir.
Tankard hoisted your way!

Posted by: Brewingfrog at March 06, 2025 10:30 PM (iZawE)

63 Throck, thanks bunches for the Alamo info.

Our family was there, a long time ago.

Also, RIP the great Jan Hooks, the Alamo tour guide in Pee Wee's.

Posted by: mindful webworker - San Antonio memories at March 06, 2025 10:31 PM (+QBnl)

64 I worked on that movie! You may recall around that time the "Howard Dean scream" was a thing and I know for a fact that sound was stuck in there during the battle of San Jacinto sequence.

Posted by: Clontarf at March 06, 2025 10:31 PM (QJVdn)

65 March 6th also marks the anniversary of the Cologne tank duel between a German Panther tank that had just destroyed one Sherman and disabled another Sherman and a prototype T-26E3 heavy tank equipped with a 90mm cannon.

As part of Operation Lumberjack American forces were driving to the Rhine in hopes of seizing a bridge across. In the shadows of the bomb damaged and blackened Cologne Cathedral this duel would take place. As Andy Rooney watched from behind the disabled Sherman, the Panther moved out of hiding and took aim down the street the new American tank was approaching on.

The German tank crew hesitated upon seeing the tank thinking they were facing another cut off German panzer since their own forces had just blown the bridge trapping them on the wrong side of the river. That hesitation gave Eagle 7 the chance to fire an armor piercing round that struck true. Before the Germans could react two more rounds hit the Panther.

This happened on March 6th, 1945.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 10:32 PM (nd3Pj)

66 The paradox of women’s well-being:
Why they report higher happiness despite worse mental health
_Jessica Mouzo, El Pais

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:33 PM (bGbSt)

67
Pug,

I am so happy you like it there. Moving is a pain in the ass. Hubby and I are in our 70's and we had to move 3 times in the past 18 months. We feel the pain, lol.

The tunnel in Green River is open for two way traffic in one side of the tunnel. Plan on delays through there if ya'll are moving yourselves. We have to go through the tunnel to shop in Rock Springs. What a pain in the ass.

We wish the best for you and your wife and are happy you are escaping the Fort Collins area.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 10:33 PM (3ek7K)

68 Jim Sunk New Dawn -
You are one of my favorite commenters: smart; snide; sassy. Please know we hear your voice and read your words in our hearts even if you can't type them as well. Prayers to you.

Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at March 06, 2025 10:34 PM (J8OCH)

69 And for Jim...

Cheers ya ol coot! Be of strength.

Posted by: Nightwatch at March 06, 2025 10:34 PM (25kuG)

70 Prayers up for Jim SND.

Trump told me to forward you a message, "Fight, fight, fight!"

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 06, 2025 10:34 PM (Q4Dc6)

71 Lately I've been too far away for commenting but not for surfing the content or perusing the comments. Been missing your commentary Jim SND. Keeping you in my prayers, Brother.

Posted by: Rex B at March 06, 2025 10:35 PM (bhV/D)

72 Howdy all!

Great to see you Jim SND - continued prayers for you, Sir.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at March 06, 2025 10:35 PM (kOluj)

73 To Jim and all Horde members in distress. Prayers, prayers and more prayers. Love you all.

Posted by: Some Rat at March 06, 2025 10:36 PM (+VovS)

74 Prayers up, Jim SND. So sorry to hear you're declining so quickly.

Posted by: Elisabeth G. Wolfe at March 06, 2025 10:36 PM (IbtO1)

75 Four Seasons. Thanks for the reminder about Green River. I had forgotten about that.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 06, 2025 10:36 PM (YR8me)

76 58 Four seasons. Going well.
Also, I love my new job. Mrs Mahon is going to love Idaho.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 06, 2025 10:27 PM
***
Outstanding. Glad to hear things are going well. Best wishes.

Posted by: TRex at March 06, 2025 10:36 PM (IQ6Gq)

77 Jim nsd I've enjoyed reading your comments on here for a long time. You seemed to always have something to add to the conversation.
You are missed.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at March 06, 2025 10:37 PM (Lo97M)

78 The mulatto girl achieved immortality as the Yellow Rose of Texas.
Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:17 PM (XjTSo)

My late brother was a TX and US history teacher and re-enactor and used to teach that factoid to his students. About a year ago, I ran into one of his former students from the 1980s. She said the one thing that she never forgot was that story. He gave a presentation at the San Jacinto monument for the sesquicentennial in 1986 and never needed notes. Thank you for a topic dear to my heart. It means a lot.

Posted by: TxAnn at March 06, 2025 10:37 PM (2dBO4)

79 Much love and prayer, Jim Sunk New Dawn. We have your back. God bless, dear friend.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 06, 2025 10:37 PM (mH6SG)

80 That hesitation gave Eagle 7 the chance to fire an armor piercing round that struck true. Before the Germans could react two more rounds hit the Panther.

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It was like the Wilhelm Gustloff all over again.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:37 PM (dDmld)

81 Dang Jim

Wishing you all the best.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 10:37 PM (nd3Pj)

82 Hitting my knees Jim.

Posted by: Diogenes at March 06, 2025 10:38 PM (W/lyH)

83 Jim, you're a good soul. May God grant you strength and draw you ever closer to Himself as He continues to refine your heart.
Posted by: Emmie celebrates the Audacity of Trump! at March 06, 2025 10:26 PM (Sf2cq)

Some of you folks have a beautiful way with words.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at March 06, 2025 10:38 PM (FCbAQ)

84 I do have a particular spot in my heart for the Davy Crockett story that happened closer to home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsqgCTmv-v4

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:38 PM (XjTSo)

85 Jim, over the last week I was wondering how you were faring and because I still am taking time for granted I would always get distracted from following through.

Thanks for the update even though its harsh to read. The end game of our lives is a rigged affair and it seems all we can do is compete for every moment left; the win here is to find our own personal dignity and serenity.

It is an odd thing we do here, how we connect. Still it matters; maybe what is here is a community of the far flung bound by a common understanding of who we are and what with value. And, at this moment I, your far flung friend, value that have let me join you in this most difficult time. We may go out of his world alone but we don't need to go lonely.

Prayers up like a sail. May both carry you where you must go.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 10:39 PM (S9FN9)

86 Big Bro hugs to Jim NSD.

As to the Alamo's basement - it really isn't much to brag on. A two lane bowling alley, three cheesy vending machines that only accept nickels and dimes, a wastebasket that was last emptied in the early 80s, one toilet - without a stall or a seat for that matter, a four foot flickering fluorescent light fixture, and a flypaper strip up in the corner.

I mean, it's nicer than my first apartment but that's about it.

Posted by: Tonypete at March 06, 2025 10:40 PM (cYBz/)

87 Only been on the River Walk once, but discovered a fantastic martini bar. Barely made it back to the hotel!

Posted by: Diogenes at March 06, 2025 10:40 PM (W/lyH)

88 This will no doubt be one of many messages wishing Jim comfort and prayers. Not just for him but for family and those helping him.

Posted by: JTB at March 06, 2025 10:40 PM (yTvNw)

89 Jim, always loved your comments and insight. You are missed here. Thank you for checking in and glad you are still reading. Godspeed.
Thanks for the ONT, Buck.

Posted by: scampydog at March 06, 2025 10:40 PM (41CYW)

90 >>>As Andy Rooney watched from behind the disabled Sherman,
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Andy Rooney said, I don't watch the news anymore, I've already seen it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:41 PM (bGbSt)

91 Mexico made the mistake when they let Americans settle in Texas. Well we all know what happened.
Now fast forward to Biden letting everyone cross the border.
He must have skipped those days in history class.
Trump didn't.

Posted by: Case at March 06, 2025 10:41 PM (xcRXq)

92 Blessings as you fight ...

***places paw on leg***

Posted by: browndog sitting by Jim NSD at March 06, 2025 10:42 PM (TTAGa)

93 Prayers for Jim and Weird Dave.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at March 06, 2025 10:42 PM (6PCLE)

94 Is there any chance the French could just install some Hapsburg layabout as Emperor of Mexico again and be done with it?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:43 PM (dDmld)

95 78 The mulatto girl achieved immortality as the Yellow Rose of Texas.
Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:17 PM (XjTSo)

My late brother was a TX and US history teacher and re-enactor and used to teach that factoid to his students. About a year ago, I ran into one of his former students from the 1980s. She said the one thing that she never forgot was that story. He gave a presentation at the San Jacinto monument for the sesquicentennial in 1986 and never needed notes. Thank you for a topic dear to my heart. It means a lot.
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I liked learning that fun bit since I had learned the song from a LP album of Civil War songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XfIfn6mAk

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:43 PM (XjTSo)

96 There is actual footage of the tank duel.

It starts with Rosen I think following the two Shermans as they are ambushed. The first Sherman suddenly stops and starts to burn. You see the TC Lt. Kellner come out the hatch with an M-1 Carbine. Then you see he has no left leg below the knee and the stump is smoking. Lt. Kellner would die minutes later behind the disabled Sherman.

Another combat photographer, Bates, had taken a perch high up in a building overlooking the square where he could see the Panther in the square seeming to wait for Eagle 7.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 10:44 PM (nd3Pj)

97 What?
No The degüello???
Sadz.

Posted by: Diogenes at March 06, 2025 10:44 PM (W/lyH)

98 Mostly lurker coming out of the woodwork. Jim SND, I have had the pleasure of reading your contributions to this community for many years and you are without question a piece of the AoS puzzle that connects us all. Thank you for taking the effort it must have cost to send this update. I will be praying for you, that God keep you and give you peace. He is our greatest doctor and most loving Father and he has you in His strong arms at this moment.

Posted by: Scarlett O'Hara at March 06, 2025 10:45 PM (FFn+L)

99 Getting pretty dusty in here and kinda hard to read the ONT.
Prayers up for Jim SND whom I have never corresponded with but whose comments I have enjoyed from my lurking corner. May you and your family know the blessings of God's peace through these times.

Posted by: Sugar Plum fairy at March 06, 2025 10:46 PM (G77LY)

100 Sure would be nice if life weren't so damned painful sometimes. Guess that is part of the journey. Yeah, it sucks.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 06, 2025 10:46 PM (mH6SG)

101 It's good to hear from you, JimSND,

Perhaps your next aide should be a 30 year old guy, so Herself New Dawn doesn't mind so much.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 06, 2025 10:47 PM (VNX3d)

102 God be with you, Jim NSD.

Posted by: Cosda at March 06, 2025 10:48 PM (QMPFg)

103 Exdem13

Looks like this will be Year #2 sans Project A-kon.

Apparently, their sale of the con to help stabilize finances was ill conceived as it seems they sold to a bunch of Democrats.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 10:49 PM (nd3Pj)

104 Sorry...my last comment was far from uplifting. Please forgive me.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 06, 2025 10:50 PM (mH6SG)

105 104 Sorry...my last comment was far from uplifting. Please forgive me.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at March 06, 2025 10:50 PM (mH6SG)

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Meh. We're all of a philosophical bent around here.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 10:52 PM (dDmld)

106 I liked learning that fun bit since I had learned the song from a LP album of Civil War songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8XfIfn6mAk
Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 10:43 PM (XjTSo)

As kids, I think we knew that song even before the National Anthem. But that was during the Cenozoic era when kids actually got an education in school.

Posted by: TxAnn at March 06, 2025 10:52 PM (2dBO4)

107 91 Mexico made the mistake when they let Americans settle in Texas. Well we all know what happened.
Now fast forward to Biden letting everyone cross the border.
He must have skipped those days in history class.
Trump didn't.
Posted by: Case at March 06, 2025 10:41 PM (xcRXq)

Yeah, every time I see the meme of an American Indian saying they should have checked Green Cards.... I say... YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!! You should have...

And we should learn from your mistake.

Posted by: Romeo13 at March 06, 2025 10:53 PM (QAkQ3)

108 Blitzkrieg. Santa Anna's army made the fastest march from Vera Cruz to the Misión San Antonio de Valero, in recorded history. He covered more miles in less time than any other army until that time.
By the military book of the time it should have taken him one to two more weeks than it did.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:55 PM (bGbSt)

109 108 Blitzkrieg. Santa Anna's army made the fastest march from Vera Cruz to the Misión San Antonio de Valero, in recorded history. He covered more miles in less time than any other army until that time.

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Pfft.

Posted by: Harald Godwinson, London to York and York to Hastings in Record Time at March 06, 2025 10:56 PM (dDmld)

110 Posted by: Harald Godwinson, London to York and York to Hastings in Record Time
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Eye see what you did there.

Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at March 06, 2025 10:58 PM (/tzYP)

111 Weird Dave,

Yes you are and your work always brings a smile. What is easily missed here is the fuller lives we all live. A glimpse of that came through when you wrote about your sister's sudden collapse. Your distress came through loud and clear, it was a sobering, a counter point that Weird Dave was much more than all that, more like a Loving Dave.

Memorials are hard but they can mark the moments of the life just past but also mark the the shared memories of that life. Memorials I find are less about the ephemeral sense of closure and more marking the moment that we have the self granted permission to let go. Healing will come when it comes. Heal well.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 10:58 PM (S9FN9)

112
Notorious,

It's called life, so don't feel bad.

Hubby and I were talking earlier about how life changes. What gets us through is our grandchildren.

Life is a journey and we may not like the twists and turns, but life happens.

Best Wishes to all!!

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 10:58 PM (3ek7K)

113 >>>Yeah, every time I see the meme of an American Indian saying they should have checked Green Cards.... I say... YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!! You should have...

And we should learn from your mistake.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Mexico possessed more territory than they could control and they couldn't get people to settle there. Crappy climate, Comanches, Apaches, Karankawas, desert and mosquitoes. And no gold.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:59 PM (bGbSt)

114 Mexico possessed more territory than they could control and they couldn't get people to settle there. Crappy climate, Comanches, Apaches, Karankawas, desert and mosquitoes. And no gold.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 10:59 PM (bGbSt)

Should of invented tequila sooner.

Posted by: Diogenes at March 06, 2025 11:00 PM (W/lyH)

115 Sorry about your sister, WD.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 06, 2025 11:01 PM (K861k)

116 A hearty and hale hello to Jim Sunk. It was good to read your words and reminded me of someone whose memory is a blessing. My cousin Jim Raye was quite ill with rapidly advancing ALS last spring, but he gathered a bit of reserved strength and wrote me a beautiful letter in which he apologized for not being closer with me and my family. It has to be the most touching and personal adios' I have ever gotten, or even hope to ever get. This young man spent much time with us when we were much nearer the start of our journey, long before any rdoson's or rdodoter ever came along. And while Mrs rdo is not a wilting flower she can be overwhelmed in a ruff and tumble crowd of unknown Norge's. Jim Raye was so sweet and self deprecating when attempting to put the Mrs. at ease. He is a sweet soul and when I think on his memory, I am reminded of John Prine's "When I get to heaven". Bless you Jim Sunk, I hope you find rest in the arms of the father.

Posted by: rdohd at March 06, 2025 11:02 PM (lz2XK)

117 The first time I visited the Alamo I was surprised by how small it is.

Interesting bit about the facade.

Biggest surprise about San Antonio was its German influence (I have German ancestry).

Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 11:03 PM (p/isN)

118 117 The first time I visited the Alamo I was surprised by how small it is.

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Ever seen Stonehenge?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:04 PM (dDmld)

119 ---------

Pfft.
Posted by: Harald Godwinson, London to York and York to Hastings in Record Time at March 06, 2025 10:56 PM (dDmld)
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That's only 200 miles.

Vera Cruz to San Antonio is 831 miles, quite a march.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:05 PM (bGbSt)

120 118 117 The first time I visited the Alamo I was surprised by how small it is.

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Ever seen Stonehenge?
Posted by: Cicero

Yes. Not that big either. One of those, 'huh', moments.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 06, 2025 11:05 PM (K861k)

121 Clap clap clap clap
Posted by: Duke Lowell
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Amoxicillin.

Posted by: buddhaha at March 06, 2025 11:06 PM (f3IeD)

122 Vera Cruz to San Antonio is 831 miles, quite a march.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:05 PM (bGbSt)

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Did Santa Anna slay a bunch of Vikings in the middle of the trip?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:06 PM (dDmld)

123 Biggest surprise about San Antonio was its German influence (I have German ancestry).
Posted by: Weak Geek
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All of the hill country.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:06 PM (bGbSt)

124
Jim New Dawn, you've been a class act all the way. I am grateful for eve

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 06, 2025 11:09 PM (Ijbq0)

125 Ever seen Stonehenge?

Just the imitation used by Spinal Tap.

Gawd that scene was hilarious.

Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 11:09 PM (p/isN)

126 Sending love and hugs to Jim SND and WeirdDave. (And all the Horde)

Many thanks to Buck for all the Alamo history. It's past my bedtime, but I'm saving this to read over breakfast tomorrow. A few months ago I enjoyed a wonderful visit to San Antonio and environs, which I hope was the first of many.

Posted by: screaming in digital at March 06, 2025 11:09 PM (Szews)

127 The first time I visited the Alamo I was pissed at how f'ing difficult it was to park in the area. Once there I came to understand why Texans are, rightly, so full of themselves. I am came away totally jealous of all that. That was wone great afternoon in my life. However, West Texas is still under evaluation.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:10 PM (S9FN9)

128 -------

Did Santa Anna slay a bunch of Vikings in the middle of the trip?
Posted by: Cicero
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Good question, he had a lot of soldiers to feed.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:10 PM (bGbSt)

129
ry thing you have posted. Thank you for everything you have shared.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at March 06, 2025 11:11 PM (Ijbq0)

130 Prayers sent, Jim. I've always enjoyed reading your comments and I hope we'll all be able to continue to do so well in the future, even if your typing speed slows down a bit.

Posted by: Sasquatch, the Original Trans-Wookie at March 06, 2025 11:12 PM (xxG/v)

131 Jim SND, I think of you every evening about this time since you told us of your illness. I'll keep thinking of you and your kindness to me. I hope you can beat this. I'm no good at words for these situations, so I'll leave it there.

Posted by: Gref at March 06, 2025 11:12 PM (aBgBM)

132 For all the resources that have been squandered since and in reaction to 9/11, maybe we could've cured cancer, ALS, parkinson's, etc., and put people on Mars.

Posted by: SFGoth at March 06, 2025 11:13 PM (KAi1n)

133 If anyone needs a little lighter entertainment.

https://tinyurl.com/mestunst

Racers get caught by Arkansas state trooper after reaching speeds of over 150 MPH.

PIT maneuver at 3:45 mark.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 06, 2025 11:13 PM (Q4Dc6)

134 Yeah, the Alamo is a postage stamp of a fort.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:14 PM (nd3Pj)

135 Things That Are Legitimately Impressive When You See Them In Person:

1. The Pyramids at Giza
2. The Eiffel Tower
3. Mt. Everest
4.The Great Wall
5. Angkor Wat

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:14 PM (dDmld)

136 Kingston Trio's "Remember the Alamo"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ALG6GYfN9Y

" A hundred and eighty were challenged by Travis to die.

A line that he drew with his sword when the battle was nigh.

'Him that would fight to the death cross over,

But him that would live better fly'.

And over the line crossed a hundred and seventy
nine."

Posted by: Wade Hampton at March 06, 2025 11:15 PM (Su9Le)

137 Jim, it's not the same here without you. But it's nice to know you're still reading & lurking.
Posted by: Soothsayer at March 06, 2025 10:18 PM (H4N6f)

Likewise from me. I will try calling you on the phone tomorrow, mid-morning, Jim.

Posted by: Barack oBama at March 06, 2025 11:15 PM (8zz6B)

138 Blessings to you in your tribulations Jim SND.

Much love, brother.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at March 06, 2025 11:15 PM (vD1MY)

139 Rep. Jasmine Crockett's fake eyelashes - How in the heck is she able to keep her eyes open with this monstrosities attached to her eyelids? Do they get delivered by barge?

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:16 PM (S9FN9)

140 When I first saw the Alamo I was surprised how small it was too. And all jammed up with buildings all around it. But it was still pretty cool. The River Walk was nice. Best part of my visit.

Posted by: Case at March 06, 2025 11:16 PM (xcRXq)

141 That's only 200 miles.

Vera Cruz to San Antonio is 831 miles, quite a march.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:05 PM (bGbSt)

Bolivar took 77 days to get from Setenta Venezuela to Boyaca Colombia, and lost more men getting there than at the actual battle, but he also had to cross the Andes

Posted by: Kindltot at March 06, 2025 11:16 PM (D7oie)

142 How many men and elephants did Hannibal lose crossing the Alps?

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:18 PM (nd3Pj)

143 Godspeed, Jim.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder,Disinformation Demon at March 06, 2025 11:18 PM (i24o9)

144 Things That Are Legitimately Impressive When You See Them In Person:

1. The Pyramids at Giza
2. The Eiffel Tower
3. Mt. Everest
4.The Great Wall
5. Angkor Wat
Posted by: Cicero

6. Bronco Stadium (My cuz made me add that one)

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:18 PM (S9FN9)

145 Things you do not want to see in person:

Nancy Pelosi getting dressed.
Rosa DeLauro putting makeup on.
Stacey Abrams eating.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:19 PM (nd3Pj)

146 142 How many men and elephants did Hannibal lose crossing the Alps?

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I think he only started with like 20 elephants but they all made it over the Alps.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:20 PM (dDmld)

147 Things you do not want to see in person:

Nancy Pelosi getting dressed.
Rosa DeLauro putting makeup on.
Stacey Abrams eating.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Hillary Clinton and a case of wine.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:20 PM (S9FN9)

148 Protect and twerk NYPD detective under fire over raunchy pole-dancing video: ‘I have no words’
_NYPost
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It's a new world. But she can give me a ticket anytime.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:20 PM (bGbSt)

149 Rep. Jasmine Crockett's fake eyelashes - How in the heck is she able to keep her eyes open with this monstrosities attached to her eyelids? Do they get delivered by barge?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:16 PM (S9FN9)

She has tiny motors installed to help move her eyelids.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 06, 2025 11:21 PM (VNX3d)

150 147 Things you do not want to see in person:

Nancy Pelosi getting dressed.
Rosa DeLauro putting makeup on.
Stacey Abrams eating.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Hillary Clinton and a case of wine.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram -
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Oh no, you need a collaborator, that's a million dollar movie.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:22 PM (bGbSt)

151 I think we just made the Cenobites lose their lunch.

Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:22 PM (nd3Pj)

152 Rep. Jasmine Crockett's fake eyelashes - How in the heck is she able to keep her eyes open with this monstrosities attached to her eyelids? Do they get delivered by barge?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:16 PM (S9FN9)

She has tiny motors installed to help move her eyelids.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at March 06, 2025 11:21 PM (VNX3d)

You wondered what happened to the used wind turbine blades when they are replaced. Wonder no longer.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder,Disinformation Demon at March 06, 2025 11:23 PM (i24o9)

153 I've been to the Alamo when visiting my American uncle/Canadian aunt's family in San Antonio. He was a P. Eng. and moved around a bit so we visited San Antonio, Myrtle Beach, and Charlotte over the years.

Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP) at March 06, 2025 11:24 PM (/tzYP)

154 My condolences, Weird Dave.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder,Disinformation Demon at March 06, 2025 11:26 PM (i24o9)

155 Likewise from me. I will try calling you on the phone tomorrow, mid-morning, Jim.
Posted by: Barack oBama at March 06, 2025 11:15 PM (8zz6B)

Oh crap! Off, damned sock!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 06, 2025 11:27 PM (8zz6B)

156 Nancy Pelosi ~~getting dressed.~~
Rosa DeLauro ~~putting makeup on.~~
Stacey Abrams ~~eating.~~

Posted by: Weak Geek is trying to be fancy at March 06, 2025 11:27 PM (p/isN)

157 Yes, prayers for your and your family WD.

Posted by: Iris at March 06, 2025 11:28 PM (bOJ2I)

158 >>>Bolivar took 77 days to get from Setenta Venezuela to Boyaca Colombia, and lost more men getting there than at the actual battle, but he also had to cross the Andes
Posted by: Kindltot
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Brave men all I'm sure. My point, obviously not well made, aside from Santa Anna's record breaking feat, was that Travis initially thought that he had one or two more weeks to fortify the Mission and to gather more fighters.

Scouts, told them the rate of closure but that was no help gathering more materiel and man power.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (bGbSt)

159 Jim NSD - Been sending a lot of thoughts and prayers your way, and will continue to do so.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (XeU6L)

160 113 >>>Yeah, every time I see the meme of an American Indian saying they should have checked Green Cards.... I say... YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!! You should have...

And we should learn from your mistake.
Posted by: Romeo13
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Mexico possessed more territory than they could control and they couldn't get people to settle there. Crappy climate, Comanches, Apaches, Karankawas, desert and mosquitoes. And no gold.
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They didn't do too well with the gold they knew about, either. Many lost mines out there with a Mexican map of dubious authenticity, but the Peralta Mine in the Superstitions is the most famous.

Posted by: exdem13 FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (XjTSo)

161 It worked!

Posted by: Weak Geek, elated at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (p/isN)

162 Grand Canyon is legitimately impressive.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (34LIQ)

163 >>>and moved around a bit so we visited San Antonio, Myrtle Beach, and Charlotte over the years.
Posted by: andycanuck (/tzYP)
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Glad to see you back here.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:30 PM (bGbSt)

164 Raises a glass to Jim, and another one to Dave.

Thanks to all for the updates.

*raises third glass to the Horde, in general

Posted by: Piercello at March 06, 2025 11:30 PM (1Osw1)

165 I believe Elon is pushing Starship development too fast. SpaceX issued a press release within the last week describing what the engineers believe went wrong on the last test flight causing Starship to blow up. The release described a boat-load of changes to remedy those problems. I thought to myself, being a space-stuff engineer, "Those are a lot of changes to design and make to flight hardware in just a few months! How are they testing and verifying acceptability of all of them?"

Today another Kaboom. Maybe they did fix what they think went wrong last time but still missed the real cause(s). Maybe today's problem(s) were completely new...perhaps caused by the rapid changes? To repeat, I believe Elon is pushing too fast, too fast to actually learn lessons from Starship - not super booster - test flights. Elon has money to burn but he may be actually burning it to no purpose lately. Hopefully Elon's engineers will prove me wrong. Starship can be a mega-game changer, for scientific, commercial, and military space projects.

Posted by: Gref at March 06, 2025 11:30 PM (aBgBM)

166 162 Grand Canyon is legitimately impressive.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 06, 2025 11:29 PM (34LIQ)

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Yes.

I can only imagine the reaction of the first Europeans who saw it.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:31 PM (dDmld)

167 Grand Canyon is legitimately impressive.
Posted by: Tom Servo

Meh. Now, if you want to talk about the gift shop...

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:31 PM (S9FN9)

168

Daughter in law told me she is sick and tired of how the her cellphone controls her life. She and son have four children and she is blessed she doesn't have to work outside of the home.

I told her to let it go. I have a cellphone which I got for emergencies.

I miss the days when you had a landline and you didn't feel connected 24/7.

I guess I am a dinosaur, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 11:31 PM (3ek7K)

169 I think it was, "Shit. I hope there's a bridge."

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 06, 2025 11:33 PM (dDmld)

170 @162 --

When we went to the Grand Canyon a few years ago, it snowed overnight. During spring break.

Looked like a parfait the next morning.

Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 11:33 PM (p/isN)

171 I guess I am a dinosaur, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 11:31 PM (3ek7K)

Nowadays, you can set your phone to do not disturb on a schedule. You can be as controlled as you want.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder,Disinformation Demon at March 06, 2025 11:34 PM (i24o9)

172 Gref,

Is SpaceX approaching the point where blowing up prototypes (and learning what went wrong) is cheaper than all of the man-hours required for another two years of analysis before sending up the next rocket?

(I could be off by several orders of magnitude, but I don't care, since I enjoy your insights on these matters.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 06, 2025 11:35 PM (Q4Dc6)

173 I didn't change a word. It's hard to edit through tears. We love you Jim. – Weird Dave]

I used to joke, is it wrong for a man to love another man? Because I love Trump, and I love Jim SND.

I hate ALS.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at March 06, 2025 11:36 PM (0CU3H)

174 Daughter in law told me she is sick and tired of how the her cellphone controls her life. She and son have four children and she is blessed she doesn't have to work outside of the home.

I told her to let it go. I have a cellphone which I got for emergencies.

I miss the days when you had a landline and you didn't feel connected 24/7.

I guess I am a dinosaur, lol.
Posted by: four seasons
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Same here on all points. I have a cheap flip phone strictly for emergencies. I have given the number to family only.

You know what I miss? Telephone books. You could pick up the book and find address and number for anyone.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 06, 2025 11:37 PM (XeU6L)

175 My local PBS has the SRV Austin City Limits performances on. Apex American music. Everyone has talent on loan from God. Then are those that got jumbo size loan with a second and third on that and a license to preach about it.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:39 PM (S9FN9)

176 Remember the Vanguard!!!!

Posted by: pawn at March 06, 2025 11:39 PM (QB+5g)

177 The Rose of San Antone

https://youtu.be/1nEof88_Rho?t=66

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:40 PM (bGbSt)

178 Story of the Alamo Cannon: the defenders had 18 cannon of various sizes, from an 18 pounder down to two 3 pounders. After the battle,the Mexican Army spiked the defenders guns and left them mostly buried on the site, where they stayed for over a decade. (They were heavy, hard to move, and who needed a ruined big gun?)
But the famous Texas rancher Maverick (yes the one whose name became the word we all know) heard about them from some of his hands and mounted an expedition to get them all and bring them back to his ranch - which he did! That may seem pretty presumptive of him, but that’s what Maverick was like, besides anyone else has had years to do something about them and never did.
Most of them are now restored and located at various museums, etc, and we have Maverick to thank for that.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 06, 2025 11:40 PM (34LIQ)

179 111 Weird Dave,

Yes you are and your work always brings a smile. What is easily missed here is the fuller lives we all live. A glimpse of that came through when you wrote about your sister's sudden collapse. Your distress came through loud and clear, it was a sobering, a counter point that Weird Dave was much more than all that, more like a Loving Dave.

Memorials are hard but they can mark the moments of the life just past but also mark the the shared memories of that life. Memorials I find are less about the ephemeral sense of closure and more marking the moment that we have the self granted permission to let go. Healing will come when it comes. Heal well.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 10:58 PM (S9FN9)

Thanks, Altaria. You said this better than I ever could. Prayers, WD.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at March 06, 2025 11:42 PM (0CU3H)

180 *raises third glass to the Horde, in general
Posted by: Piercello at March 06, 2025 11:30 PM (1Osw1)

It's very nice to see you in the comments. I've missed you. Hope you are well.

Posted by: Emmie at March 06, 2025 11:42 PM (Sf2cq)

181 You know what I miss? Hymnals. All the stanzas are shown on a screen with no indication of how long to hold a note. And they are not separated properly.

Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 11:43 PM (p/isN)

182

Mike Hammer,

Yes, I also miss phone books. Looking up stuff online sucks.

Flounder, she is learning how to set those things.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 11:43 PM (3ek7K)

183
Is SpaceX approaching the point where blowing up prototypes (and learning what went wrong) is cheaper than all of the man-hours required for another two years of analysis before sending up the next rocket?

(I could be off by several orders of magnitude, but I don't care, since I enjoy your insights on these matters.)
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
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Saw an interview with Musk where he said they can make up to a thousand changes between launches. He doesn't mind if they blow up, they learn from that too. Oh, and , he hates flanges.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:44 PM (bGbSt)

184 I am not a fan of cell phones, but I am having to rely on it now, until we get our interwebs set up.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 06, 2025 11:44 PM (YR8me)

185 180 *raises third glass to the Horde, in general
Posted by: Piercello at March 06, 2025 11:30 PM (1Osw1)
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*Clink**

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:45 PM (bGbSt)

186 God bless you Jim.

Posted by: Kratwurst at March 06, 2025 11:46 PM (fcDpY)

187 Best wishes and prayers for Jim SND, and I hope to see you and your good lady this October in Texas.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at March 06, 2025 11:47 PM (6K6Eu)

188 172 Gref,

Is SpaceX approaching the point where blowing up prototypes (and learning what went wrong) is cheaper than all of the man-hours required for another two years of analysis before sending up the next rocket?

(I could be off by several orders of magnitude, but I don't care, since I enjoy your insights on these matters.)

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 06, 2025 11:35 PM (Q4Dc6)

Yes, but blowing-up two in a row a few minutes at nearly the same point in flight is not evidence of learning much from each flight, in my opinion. The way they operate, they shouldn't need two years of analysis and ground tests to figure the problem(s) out, but it looks to me that they need to take more than seven weeks to make a lot of changes. IIRC the previous test flight was only in mid-January. Making a lot of changes to problematic hardware simultaneously, chasing failure causes, is typically not wise. You can't be sure what fixes did and didn't work. And can't be sure if the fixes in combo created a new problem.

We'll see what their next plan is.

Posted by: Gref at March 06, 2025 11:48 PM (aBgBM)

189 How many men and elephants did Hannibal lose crossing the Alps?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:18 PM (nd3Pj)

Musta' been a circus

Posted by: Kindltot at March 06, 2025 11:48 PM (D7oie)

190 Not my monkeys. Not my circus.

Posted by: H. Barca at March 06, 2025 11:49 PM (dDmld)

191

Don't send me a picture of your poop because it looks odd.

Call the doctor.

Geez Louise.

Posted by: four seasons at March 06, 2025 11:50 PM (3ek7K)

192 181 You know what I miss? Hymnals. All the stanzas are shown on a screen with no indication of how long to hold a note. And they are not separated properly.
Posted by: Weak Geek at March 06, 2025 11:43 PM (p/isN)

With our move, we have a new church family. Our new church has hymnals in the pews, which I appreciate so much, especially for unfamiliar songs. And instead of a worship team band, we have a string ensemble.

Posted by: Emmie at March 06, 2025 11:51 PM (Sf2cq)

193 Thanks Gref.

Got any good travel plans coming up, now that it is getting warmer?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 06, 2025 11:52 PM (Q4Dc6)

194 Pillage Idiot,

You get it. One aspect of engineering is the art of managing trade offs. When you have a number of complex systems interreacting with each other you need to identify the ways there systems are coupled.

You can sit around and model it based on some beginning assumptions but those assumptions are always simplified. At some point during design you have to touch grass as they say.

I assure you Elon's folks are doing plenty of modeling but one of the ggood things about SpaceX is that they can afford to build the prototypes. Many programs cannot and only have a couple shots to get it right before they run out of money.

This is not the case for SpaceX so it's kind of like the best of both worlds.

Plus Elon is doing something that is really on the edge. He building the almighty recoverable second stage. Everyone else is just improving the existing techs. Elon's who idea has never really ben done before, just like landing a suborbital booster.

Posted by: pawn at March 06, 2025 11:52 PM (QB+5g)

195 >>>We'll see what their next plan is.
Posted by: Gref
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He's already said, ships on Mars in two years and hopefully not in rapid deconstruction.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:55 PM (bGbSt)

196 People at Space X do not come to work they come to accomplish something great. There's a difference.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 06, 2025 11:56 PM (bGbSt)

197 es, but blowing-up two in a row a few minutes at nearly the same point in flight is not evidence of learning much from each flight, in my opinion. The way they operate, they shouldn't need two years of analysis and ground tests to figure the problem(s) out, but it looks to me that they need to take more than seven weeks to make a lot of changes. IIRC the previous test flight was only in mid-January. Making a lot of changes to problematic hardware simultaneously, chasing failure causes, is typically not wise. You can't be sure what fixes did and didn't work. And can't be sure if the fixes in combo created a new problem.

We'll see what their next plan is.

Posted by: Gref at March 06, 2025 11:48 PM (aBgBM)

PS: A friend who is a NASA engineer and follows SpaceX closely told me after the previous kaboom and again tonight he believes the root cause is pushing the Starship Raptor 2 engines too hard, running them at much higher thrust than they are to produce. SpaceX is developing a new Raptor Model 3 engine designed for that higher thrust performance but haven't gotten it ready for flight yet. So the root problem may not be hard to remedy but will take some time to add.

Posted by: Gref at March 06, 2025 11:58 PM (aBgBM)

198 Since there seems to be quite a bit of dust in the air around here tonight...I have been reading Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life." It is a compact volume but is an expansive discussion about what matters in life and how to wring the most out of it.

"Life ceases for...us just when we are getting ready for it...its not that we have a short time to live but that we waste a lot of it."

https://is.gd/xffDcy

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram - My President has convictions at March 06, 2025 11:59 PM (S9FN9)

199 Prayers up for WeirdDave, Jim SND, and their many loved ones. Life is so uncertain and challenging.

Also, thank you to tonight's substitute cobs!

Many thanks to all who have offered support and prayers to hubby & myself, as well.

This place and The Horde are *The Best*

Posted by: JQ at March 06, 2025 11:59 PM (rdVOm)

200 Braenyard, Bolivar and Jose de San Martin both made incredibly risky long distance strikes through the Andes because the Spanish had no idea it was possible, the same way Santa Ana made his strike on the Alamo

Posted by: Kindltot at March 07, 2025 12:01 AM (D7oie)

201 189 How many men and elephants did Hannibal lose crossing the Alps?
Posted by: Anna Puma at March 06, 2025 11:18 PM (nd3Pj)

I saw that someone recently has mapped out the route that they think his army took, which has never been certain even though a very detailed description of their journey was written by someone in his column. It was a long route, but avoided most of the higher passes.
One of the keys for them was when he identified a debris pattern from a large landslide dated to about 2300 years ago. The account of Hannibal’s journey tells of a time where they were at a complete stop for days, figuring out how to cross the debris field from a large and very recent landslide. I believe they ended up coming down into the eastern side of the Po River Valley, a very prosperous area both then and now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at March 07, 2025 12:01 AM (34LIQ)

202 I would guess from my experience that pushing a launch schedule like the the last thing that is ready is the software. Rapid code development and deployment has a way of getting out of control very quickly.

I'm guessing here but it looked like a control failure to me. The fact that the previous losses were due to leaks and fires maybe it's time for a good old fashion code review.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:01 AM (QB+5g)

203 Night, Horde!

Youngest daughter is doing a ride-along with the EMTs in the ambulance tomorrow.

She has to be there at 6AM, so I hope she is not waking me up for stuff in the wee hours.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at March 07, 2025 12:02 AM (Q4Dc6)

204
JQ,

I hope you and hubby are doing well.

We are in Wyoming and the annual March spring break for the grandkids is when the eight of us drive up to Port Townsend WA to visit with youngest son.

I was hoping I could meet you on our trip. The schools here decided spring break this year would be two days.

*ucking assholes, we've been making this trip for 4 years.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:05 AM (3ek7K)

205 Good evening all

Just stopping in to offer my best wishes for Jim snd. Fair wind and following seas

Peace

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 07, 2025 12:06 AM (PcTds)

206 It's too bad that NASA atrophied into the joke it is today and took so long doing it. Otherwise, I can picture Elon dragging some Old White Guy out of retirement who takes one look at the current Starship design and starts pointing out problems that were identified and solved during the Gemini program.

It would be even better if he looked like Slim Pickens and spoke in Western Gibberish.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 07, 2025 12:06 AM (EN6Na)

207 202 I would guess from my experience that pushing a launch schedule like the the last thing that is ready is the software. Rapid code development and deployment has a way of getting out of control very quickly.

I'm guessing here but it looked like a control failure to me. The fact that the previous losses were due to leaks and fires maybe it's time for a good old fashion code review.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:01 AM (QB+5g)

I agree. As I said above, making a lot of hardware changes, and any resultant or simply new software changes, rapidly and simultaneously, is typically unwise. It can leave the engineers chasing their tails if the same or similar problems occur on the next flight.

Posted by: Gref at March 07, 2025 12:07 AM (aBgBM)

208 JNSD--never did get to share that foxhole with you. I guess we'll just have to wait until Fiddler's Green. Even so, I consider it an honor to have interacted with you.

Go with God, good friend, mission accomplished.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at March 07, 2025 12:08 AM (hKoQL)

209 And I would say in response to Gref's NASA source, that the engines are probably the most well understood element in the system. They have been tested and torn apart and retested and there is a pretty long development chain of increments. They probably have the most performance data of anything else.

This SS was static fired for a long time too.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:09 AM (QB+5g)

210 Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 07, 2025 12:06 AM (EN6Na)

Met a young Man (dating a Lady Friends daughter) who was working on design of Mars stuff for NASA... and weirdly enough, he HATED Science Fiction... had never really read any... didn't watch Sci Fi Movies...

Could never figure out if it was arrogance that HIS ideas were the only ones that mattered... or if he was just not as bright as he thought he was.

Posted by: Romeo13 at March 07, 2025 12:10 AM (QAkQ3)

211 NASA atrophied in parallel with the rest of the government agencies. We used to say that it was like working at the Post Office except we deliver to outer space.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:11 AM (QB+5g)

212 211 NASA atrophied in parallel with the rest of the government agencies. We used to say that it was like working at the Post Office except we deliver to outer space.
Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:11 AM (QB+5g)

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How's the muslim outreach going?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at March 07, 2025 12:15 AM (dDmld)

213 209 And I would say in response to Gref's NASA source, that the engines are probably the most well understood element in the system. They have been tested and torn apart and retested and there is a pretty long development chain of increments. They probably have the most performance data of anything else.

This SS was static fired for a long time too.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:09 AM (QB+5g)

Anything run at higher performance than designed is a calculated risk. There is always margin in a good design, but any contraption pushed to its maximum capability plus a teeny-tiny more, will fail. How hot were the Starship engines run on Starship 7 in January and on Starship 8 today? Only SpaceX knows.

Posted by: Gref at March 07, 2025 12:16 AM (aBgBM)

214 The schools here decided spring break this year would be two days.

*ucking assholes, we've been making this trip for 4 years.
Posted by: four seasons
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WTH? 2 days isn't a "break"-- it's a freaking "weekend" at best!

Hubby may need to move into a different facility next week, if no "LTC" beds open up in the current one. He's on Medicare Rehab now, but is progressing in PT since broken hip, so will soon return to private pay (ouch!)... Our world is in a bit of uproar currently.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:18 AM (rdVOm)

215 I wonder if Jim NSK would like to test drive one of Elon's Neuralink chips?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deporte at March 07, 2025 12:19 AM (/ncst)

216 Four Seasons

You having a little Wyoming spring today. We've had probably 10 inches of snow today and still going. Supposed to be 65 on Monday

Posted by: Pete Bog at March 07, 2025 12:22 AM (YumgM)

217 213 209 And I would say in response to Gref's NASA source, that the engines are probably the most well understood element in the system. They have been tested and torn apart and retested and there is a pretty long development chain of increments. They probably have the most performance data of anything else.

This SS was static fired for a long time too.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 12:09 AM (QB+5g)

Anything run at higher performance than designed is a calculated risk. There is always margin in a good design, but any contraption pushed to its maximum capability plus a teeny-tiny more, will fail. How hot were the Starship engines run on Starship 7 in January and on Starship 8 today? Only SpaceX knows.

Posted by: Gref at March 07, 2025 12:16 AM (aBgBM)

PS: Ground tests at ambient location conditions only conclusively prove a gizmo works at planned performance at those test conditions. Engineering judgement and test performance extrapolation are needed to predict flight performance at different operating conditions.

Posted by: Gref at March 07, 2025 12:24 AM (aBgBM)

218 Prayers up for Jim Sunk New Dawn! Godspeed Sir!

Posted by: Pikov Andropov at March 07, 2025 12:24 AM (y7zkd)

219 Goodnight time. It's all been said.

Here's a rockin' clown from 1927.
https://youtu.be/l-_RV6ZY0bg

G'nite, y'all. Count every day a gift.

Posted by: mindful webworker - night ends eventually at March 07, 2025 12:25 AM (+QBnl)

220 >>>Hubby may need to move into a different facility next week, if no "LTC" beds open up in the current one. He's on Medicare Rehab now, but is progressing in PT since broken hip, so will soon return to private pay (ouch!)... Our world is in a bit of uproar currently.
Posted by: JQ
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It's a rough row to hoe. Have you checked around, worked the phone, gone to medicare office. Private pay doesn't seem right.
Caveat: there are some things they "give" but take out of the estate. They should pay.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 12:27 AM (bGbSt)

221 Prayers for you, Jim. You're a good man. It has been an honor to visit with you a few times in Corsicana.

Posted by: Hald Dozen at March 07, 2025 12:28 AM (uVHlT)

222 Prayers continuing for Jim New Sunk Dawn, WeirdDave and their families. Thanks for updating us.

I loved the ONT that went with the difficult opening, Buck.

Posted by: KT at March 07, 2025 12:29 AM (xekrU)

223 Jim. I appreciate your friendship Amigo. Best wishes.

Posted by: Pete Bog at March 07, 2025 12:30 AM (YumgM)

224 PS: Ground tests at ambient location conditions only conclusively prove a gizmo works at planned performance at those test conditions. Engineering judgement and test performance extrapolation are needed to predict flight performance at different operating conditions.
Posted by: Gref
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Test them better operationally. Light that candle.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 12:31 AM (bGbSt)

225 JQ praying for you and your hubby.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deporte at March 07, 2025 12:32 AM (/ncst)

226

JQ,

I'm so sorry you are having to navigate the shit the Feds have imposed on us all.

Hiya Pete Bog,

10 inches?? I don't think I've ever seen 10 inches, lmao!

Hopefully it will melt fast. We have slightly more than a dusting but the low tonight will be 18 degrees.

It will be a skating rink in the morning.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:32 AM (3ek7K)

227 Jim SND, always enjoyed your pithy commentary and greatly admire the many things you’ve accomplished. Praying for a miracle so that we can enjoy our time with you a great deal longer until God welcomes you home again.

* back to lurking *

Posted by: Slash Buzz at March 07, 2025 12:40 AM (FstDi)

228 Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 12:27 AM
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I believe you're thinking of "Medicaid" which is waaaay different from "Medicare"...

Hubby went into facility as an emergency-admit from ER when he fell at home (uninjured, but confused and unsafe to discharge). Private Pay, "temporary" resident; we were hoping he would regain cognitive skills after restarting a med he'd previously been taken off of. (rifaximin)

After a few days there, he broke his hip and then came back to facility as Medicare-paid patient for PT until recovery.

Unfortunately, he is still confused at times. I cannot assure his safety anymore at home, but we do not qualify for LTC Medicaid. Yet. Once our retirement accounts are empty, *then* we'll qualify.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:41 AM (rdVOm)

229 @MAGAVoice 8h
... Donald Trump said if members in NATO “Do not pay their fair share, I won’t defend them” We will not be bullied any longer
[Talks about Japan too. I feel a deal coming on]

https://tinyurl.com/yp96ff8u

1min13sec

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 12:44 AM (bGbSt)

230 10 inches?? I don't think I've ever seen 10 inches, lmao!
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:32 AM (3ek7K)

Nothing like a good day and a half blizzrd.

Early '80s we had some doozies. One 18 incher and a couple of 12 to 14 inchers. That 18 incher started on Sunday afternoon and ended Monday night.

The best is the blizzard with the lightning. So bizarre. In college saw that once. It was then I truly understood being lost in a blizzard 10 feet from safety.

Posted by: RickZ at March 07, 2025 12:45 AM (gKDq2)

231 Once our retirement accounts are empty, *then* we'll qualify.
Posted by: JQ

It's a cruel policy imo

Posted by: vmom deport deport deporte at March 07, 2025 12:48 AM (/ncst)

232 Fourseasons, I looked at the map from SW WY to Port Townsend... My town is in between the *suggested* routes, maybe a couple hours out of the way no matter which you'd drive!

Ugh. Hubby & I went to Green River last June, to see friends.. didn't realize we were so close! But, were you back in WY then? Thought you'd moved?

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:49 AM (rdVOm)

233 >>>Unfortunately, he is still confused at times. I cannot assure his safety anymore at home, but we do not qualify for LTC Medicaid. Yet. Once our retirement accounts are empty, *then* we'll qualify.
Posted by: JQ
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I was thinking of Medicare. Medicare is superior to Medicaid and and should pay if he is incapacitated. There are lawyers who specialize in this, some pro bono (they take from the win).
There's something wrong here.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 12:49 AM (bGbSt)

234
RickZ,

Yeah, that is bizarre. Thundersnow is strange.

Hubby and I have so much respect for people decades ago who endured the winter weather. We are all so blessed to have heat and indoor plumbing.

Around here, we are rural, there is so many herds of livestock that have to be fed no matter the weather.

Hats off to the people who take care of the livestock..

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:50 AM (3ek7K)

235 Once our retirement accounts are empty, *then* we'll qualify.
Posted by: JQ

It's a cruel policy imo
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport
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Medicaid is for the poor. I totally understand it. Once we become poor, then we'll apply. IF hubby lives that long.

Meh. It's all part of the Grand Plan to Squash Generational Wealth!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:51 AM (rdVOm)

236
JQ,

We got back in Wyoming in June. We were in South Carolina for six months getting our house ready there to sell. Thankfully it sold in a few weeks.

We are in the Fort Bridger area in Wyoming. You are always welcome to stay here with us if you come back this way. We ain't right in the head, but we have fun, lol

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:54 AM (3ek7K)

237 There's something wrong here.
Posted by: Braenyard

I have a referral to Elder Care Attorney. Haven't had the meeting yet.

Medicare is covering hubby right now. Due to *physical* problem. If I understand correctly, Medicare doesn't cover *mental* problems.

Consider all the D voters-- system would go broke, putting them all where they belong. LOL!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:54 AM (rdVOm)

238

If Medicare covered mental problems they would be bankrupt in 24 hours, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:56 AM (3ek7K)

239

We work hard all our working lives to be independent, but the government always has ways to fuck us in the end.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 12:58 AM (3ek7K)

240 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Thank you for this, Weirddave! Today (March 6th) would have been my dad's 92nd birthday. He died on March 5th, 2022, 1 day before he would have turned 90, the curmudgeonly old coot! I always loved that he shared his birthday with The Alamo's history.

In the famous words of Davy Crockett, "You may all go to Hell. I will go to Texas."

I've got that on a mug somewhere.

Thanks for the update on Jim Sunk New Dawn. He has been in our family's prayers.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 07, 2025 12:58 AM (SRRAx)

241 {{{Jim}}}, Prayers for you and Herself, I am glad that I met you at the MoMe. I miss your late night commentary here. I always learned something and usually laughed a lot.

Cheers, in your honor, may God Bless you.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 07, 2025 01:00 AM (0nHVk)

242 Medicaid is for the poor. I totally understand it. Once we become poor, then we'll apply. IF hubby lives that long.

Meh. It's all part of the Grand Plan to Squash Generational Wealth!
Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 12:51 AM (rdVOm)

Perish the thought! ~ Nancy Pelosi and her $250 Million

Problem with Medicaid is, like any other program for the 'poor', it has massive fraud. Just one example that still pisses me off is how some on Medicaid use ambulances for car service. They'll hop an ambulance -- for free -- to a hospital, get out and walk down the street to go shopping. Nothing they can do, or so they say. Really? An ambulance used as bloody car service just because it's free? Burn it down.

Posted by: RickZ at March 07, 2025 01:01 AM (gKDq2)

243 Jim Sunk New Dawn-

Prayers for you brother. You have meant much to me and my wife through the years with your words of encouragement in my quest for justice. If you see this, rest easy knowing that the noose is tightening and an end is coming to our quest. God bless you my friend.

Posted by: muldoon at March 07, 2025 01:03 AM (/iMjX)

244 (Pours bourbon, tilts glass toward screen)

To you, Jim SND..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 07, 2025 01:04 AM (bA75n)

245 An ambulance used as bloody car service just because it's free? Burn it down.
Posted by: RickZ

WTF? Wow! I'll bring the brush-burner!

Yeah, I'm just waiting to see if/how all the damned fraud gets sorted out...

Would be a great system if not for abuse.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:06 AM (rdVOm)

246 To you, Jim SND..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 07, 2025 01:04 AM (bA75n)

Aye! To Jim! Raises glass of rum/cola.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:08 AM (8zz6B)

247 1. Dementia should be considered a physical problem
2. Shelter your money? Put it in a trust. Another trusted name.

I've followed you and your husband and know how much you love him and have and are trying. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:10 AM (bGbSt)

248 To Jim!
And WeirdDave!
And TiFW!

*raises hot cocoa*

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:12 AM (rdVOm)

249 Jim Sunk New Dawn,

Simply stated, you are the best. I have enjoyed your company and banter for many years now, and I savor it.
Years ago, just before Covid, my mother passed and I was really down. She had lived a full and glorious life, but still, it hurt. I mentioned it here one evening on the ONT and you were truly kind and posted a long, detailed comment that I will never forget. It helped me a lot. Thank you so much.
Now, I am praying for you regularly, and hope that whatever you wish will be realized. While my heart is heavy for you and yours, I will always remember you in only positive ways and once again thank you for all the posts over the years that have made my life better.
A glass of my finest bourbon in the air, I toast you. The second glass of bourbon is sitting on my table for you.

You are truly a difference maker in this world. I am a better person for knowing you. Thank you, my friend.

Bruce
LeftCoast Dawg

Posted by: LeftCoast Dawg at March 07, 2025 01:14 AM (y5Bkh)

250 1. Dementia should be considered a physical problem
2. Shelter your money? Put it in a trust. Another trusted name.

I've followed you and your husband and know how much you love him and have and are trying. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:10 AM (bGbSt)

Yes, for sure dementia and Alzheimers are a result of physical deterioration of the brain, even if the exact causes are unknown.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:14 AM (8zz6B)

251
Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives

@dom_lucre

🔥🚨BREAKING: Former President Obama just ignited more divorce rumors after her was spotted at a Los Angeles Clippers basketball game without his wife Michelle Obama. This comes after a report that Obama has been staying with his ‘best friend’ Martin Nesbitt in preparation for their new $18M mansion in Hawaii.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at March 07, 2025 01:17 AM (TGPs7)

252

Whoa, Obama is gay? Who would ever have guessed that?

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:18 AM (3ek7K)

253 ScharoMaroof
@ScharoMaroof

Syrian coast must hide all their chickens immediately!!

Turkish led SNA commander Abu Amsha is headed towards the Syrian coast - in Syria he is known as *The Chicken Thief* as his forces are notorious for stealing chickens and turkeys in masses.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at March 07, 2025 01:20 AM (TGPs7)

254 Oh, and thank you, Buck, for the wonderful Alamo post!

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at March 07, 2025 01:20 AM (SRRAx)

255 Yes, for sure dementia and Alzheimers are a result of physical deterioration of the brain, even if the exact causes are unknown.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Agreed!
Hub's is due to liver disease. Oh! But he used to drink occasionally, so *his fault!* for that! (Sheeeeit, he rarely had more than 2 in a weekend...but you know how they cage those questions. Gotta blame the patient somehow.)

Actually, I'd believe it's more due to his near-constant use of acetaminophen for the pains of a physically demanding job & over many years, but what do I know? Not a Dr., yadda yadda

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:21 AM (rdVOm)

256 Whoa, Obama is gay? Who would ever have guessed that?

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:18 AM (3ek7K)

Yeah, really.

Stop the presses.

For me, it was the 'crunchy figs'. And the tales of Larry Sinclair. But mostly the tales of Larry Sinclair.

Posted by: RickZ at March 07, 2025 01:22 AM (gKDq2)

257 G'night y'all

Endeavor to persevere!!!

Posted by: muldoon at March 07, 2025 01:23 AM (/iMjX)

258 With just a little luck,
The weekend is here

Posted by: Skip i at March 07, 2025 01:23 AM (fwDg9)

259 Well, I went into the front room, and went over the section of wall I painted this afternoon with a jaundiced eye. There were a few places where tapped joints were fuzzy because sanding pulled up fibers from the joint tape, and a few tiny divots that needed more mud. spent a half hour, and re-mudded all that; a very thin film of mud that will dry overnight, and can be sanded in the morning. Should make the wall as close to perfect as I need it to be.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:24 AM (8zz6B)

260

RickZ,

Yep, and also the drowning death of Obama's chef.
'
Hinky shit I think is true.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:24 AM (3ek7K)

261 It is very windy and 34 degrees, so put the flag up
🫡

Posted by: Skip i at March 07, 2025 01:25 AM (fwDg9)

262 Surely Hunter had his artwork insured, the poor boy, penniless now. How about asking the Big Guy for 10% to tide you over.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 07, 2025 01:27 AM (0nHVk)

263
Hey Skip!

I know you like Spider Solitaire. I play solitaire at a site, Freesolitaire.com. I'm addicted to Double Solitaire.

Maybe you'll have better luck playing there.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:28 AM (3ek7K)

264 God bless Texas!

Posted by: Ette from Tex at March 07, 2025 01:28 AM (SNf74)

265 Assuming Hohmann transfer orbits, flights from Earth to Mars “line up” properly only roughly every 26 months. Then the flight time takes about 259 days from Earth orbit to Mars orbit. Once you get to Mars you have to wait 459 Earth days for Mars and Earth to “line up” again for the return Hohmann transfer. So you can leave for Mars in two years (well once every 26 months) but unless you take a massive amount of supplies (or know how to grow food in transit and perfectly recycle water, wastes, etc.) it will be very hard to have manned missions to Mars. Unless you plan to stay there and know how to grow food on Mars (and we really don’t know how to do this successfully yet, neither on Mars or in space) it’s a really big logistical problem. It costs a lot of money to boost every single kilogram to orbit, much less to Mars and back. Just food for thought, if you are talking about going to Mars in person.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at March 07, 2025 01:28 AM (dgOln)

266

Debby, They can all eat shit and die. Should be easy now, they can eat Hunter's unsold shit paintings, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:29 AM (3ek7K)

267 as his forces are notorious for stealing chickens and turkeys in masses.
Posted by: Mister Ghost

I didn't even know chickens and turkeys could be Catholic.

Posted by: mikeski at March 07, 2025 01:31 AM (DgGvY)

268 Oh, Jim SND, when our bodies start to forget what they are for, well, it's sad, but not the end, by a long shot. You know where you are headed, and that's not a bad thing, at all.

Meanwhile, know that you and your dear sweetie are on my nightly rosary, as are a great many morons, some here, some departed. I always go back to Julian of Norwich, who was batshit crazy, but she knew her stuff. "All will be well, all will be well, and all manner of things shall be well." Remember your beginning and end, and all will, indeed, be well.

I leave you in the loving arms of Our Lord, who counts the hairs on your head (or lack thereof), and marks the sparrow if she should fall. God bless you and keep you, and if we don't hear from you again, we will still be listening intently.

Posted by: tcn in AK at March 07, 2025 01:32 AM (K2hug)

269 RickZ,

Yep, and also the drowning death of Obama's chef.
'
Hinky shit I think is true.
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:24 AM (3ek7K)

That was just Hillary setting him up. No love lost between the two of them.

The conspiracy rabbit holes get deep.

Posted by: RickZ at March 07, 2025 01:33 AM (gKDq2)

270 Should make the wall as close to perfect as I need it to be.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Oh, drywall, mud & tape! What fun!

Texture can hide a few sins.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:33 AM (rdVOm)

271 Former President Obama just ignited more divorce rumors after he was spotted at a Los Angeles Clippers basketball game without his wife Michelle Obama. ...
Posted by: Mister Ghost
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Jessie Lee Peterson has words of wisdom on Michelle at a basketball game with Barry.
--- this is good

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwoSvbFjDUc

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:33 AM (bGbSt)

272 262 Surely Hunter had his artwork insured, the poor boy, penniless now. How about asking the Big Guy for 10% to tide you over.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz

The Big Guy is busy making poop castles. Maybe he could seduce Dr. Jill again.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 07, 2025 01:37 AM (K861k)

273 Oh, drywall, mud & tape! What fun!

Texture can hide a few sins.
Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:33 AM (rdVOm)

I did the ceiling with texture, and it does. I Did a lot of the "sanding" with a drywall sponge, which proved to be very easy to use. Earlier today, I did the final sanding of a few joints with one of those little "oscillating tools", which did a fine job, mostly effortless, and the dust fell striaght down, with little becoming airborne. I will use that again on the patches I recoated, unless the wall paint clogs the paper.

Then move stuff in the room to access the other third of that wall, and get it done.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:39 AM (8zz6B)

274 The Big Guy is busy making poop castles. Maybe he could seduce Dr. Jill again.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at March 07, 2025 01:37 AM (K861k)

Jill changed his kids' diapers; now she can change Joe's. What goes around comes around.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:40 AM (8zz6B)

275 Actually, I'd believe it's more due to his near-constant use of acetaminophen for the pains of a physically demanding job & over many years, but what do I know? Not a Dr., yadda yadda
Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:21 AM (rdVOm)

That sounds more plausible. I’m sorry you and your husband are going through this. You will be in my prayers.

Posted by: Disinterested FDA Director at March 07, 2025 01:43 AM (l3YAf)

276

I've never been sure which kids Bribem and Jill had together. Is Hunter theirs?

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:43 AM (3ek7K)

277 shotguns for sale? i'm down for a ten gauge or better yet eight gauge.

Posted by: DenverGregg at March 07, 2025 01:43 AM (d/3RC)

278 AOP, we updated both bathrooms at the house & had some wall and ceiling rework... I may have goofed a couple spots but if you didn't know, you wouldn't know, LOL.

I thinned some mud & applied to the walls with a 3/8" nap paint roller, then gently knocked it down after about 20 minutes-- got a really good "orange peel" out of it.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:47 AM (rdVOm)

279 Texture on walks is a fingers dirt trap

Posted by: Skip i at March 07, 2025 01:47 AM (fwDg9)

280 I've never been sure which kids Bribem and Jill had together. Is Hunter theirs?
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:43 AM (3ek7K)

Ashley is the only offspring of that union. Beau, Hunter, and Naomi came from Neilia, the late first wife.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:47 AM (8zz6B)

281

Thanks AOP.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:48 AM (3ek7K)

282 Thanks AOP.
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:48 AM (3ek7K)

I cheated. I looked it up. My memory was right, though.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 01:50 AM (8zz6B)

283 When an engines malfunctions in flight there is a telemetry stream that shows that this is what happened. I have never heard Musk saying that there was an engine problem.

This is the most easily identified flight issue.

I don't follow things closely to know about how hard they are pushing the engines but if they are there's no reason I know where they can't test to those numbers on the ground.

As I said they probably have a very good idea of the current engine reliability because of all the ground testing.

Posted by: pawn at March 07, 2025 01:51 AM (QB+5g)

284
The house hubby and I bought a few months ago has textured walls. I hate them. Also, the floors are gray and so are the walls. WTH, is it with the gray trend?

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:52 AM (3ek7K)

285 Hunter is a tragic survivor of his real Mom's unfortunate crash, the one which Joe blamed a perfectly sober truck driver as the drunkard who killed his wife and daughter. That is when the whole myth of Joe began. He told his sad story and inoculated himself against any and all examination of his lies and delusions of grandeur.

He had granted himself a pardon for all eternity, at least here on earth.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 07, 2025 01:52 AM (0nHVk)

286 >>>Actually, I'd believe it's more due to his near-constant use of acetaminophen for the pains of a physically demanding job & over many years, but what do I know? Not a Dr., yadda yadda
Posted by: JQ
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You can get documentation on acetaminophen and you can get documentation that two drinks a week will not cause liver disease.
You can also counter couch your answers just as they couch their questions.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:53 AM (bGbSt)

287

Debby, the asshole ruined the truck driver's life with his lying.

I hope he roasts in hell.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:53 AM (3ek7K)

288 284
The house hubby and I bought a few months ago has textured walls. I hate them. Also, the floors are gray and so are the walls. WTH, is it with the gray trend?
Posted by: four seasons
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Grand kids? Buy some cans of paint and turn them loose.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:55 AM (bGbSt)

289

Braenyard,

LOL, I bought them finger paint and had the same thought.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:56 AM (3ek7K)

290 Got to go, am overdue. See y'all tomorrow. 'night

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at March 07, 2025 01:56 AM (bGbSt)

291
Night Braenyard!

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:57 AM (3ek7K)

292 WTH, is it with the gray trend?
Posted by: four seasons
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Hah! It's because everyone was so sick & tired of the "whites & lights" trend?

NEUTRALS. Neutrals every. f'ing. where...

There's this eye clinic in town, what has nothing but neutrals everywhere you look. The walls, ceiling, floors, furniture. Every. Thing. Is grey, putty, off-white, beige, BLAHHHHHHH

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 01:57 AM (rdVOm)

293 Thanks guys for sharing Jim's message.

Jim, I hope you enjoy this ONT and that something makes you smile and laugh tonight. Be well good soul, prayers up from here. You know you have been a source of knowledge, joy and amusement to many here.

I hope the antics here will continue to amuse you for many days to come.

Posted by: Farmer at March 07, 2025 01:58 AM (55Qr6)

294

We looked at a house that the family room walls painted black. WTH?

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:59 AM (3ek7K)

295 Winds are howling

Posted by: Skip i at March 07, 2025 02:01 AM (fwDg9)

296 Braenyard,

LOL, I bought them finger paint and had the same thought.
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:56 AM (3ek7K)

If the walls are knockdown texture, that looks like little plateaus and valleys, you could try using a short-nap roller, loaded very sparingly, to paint just the "high" areas a contrasting color, maybe light green or desert sand. Might give a sort of marble-like appearance. And if it doesn't work? Use a long-nap roller, and paint again with a color you like.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 02:01 AM (8zz6B)

297 You can get documentation on acetaminophen and you can get documentation that two drinks a week will not cause liver disease.
You can also counter couch your answers just as they couch their questions.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Too late, it's already in his record as "alcoholic" cirrhosis. Good luck getting it changed, they said. Fkers.

But it doesn't change his symptoms, treatment or prognosis.

"Quit drinking" they said. "Okay" he said. No problemo, it wasn't a big deal to quit. Now what?

He doesn't want a liver transplant anyway, so... who cares? But still he hasn't had a drop in over 4 years. LOL

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:03 AM (rdVOm)

298
My dogs are howling to go to bed, lol. They sleep with me and are not happy I'm still up.

Goodnight everyone and blessings to all.

Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 02:03 AM (3ek7K)

299 G'night, Braenyard & fourseasons!

Sleep well!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:05 AM (rdVOm)

300 NEUTRALS. Neutrals every. f'ing. where...

There's this eye clinic in town, what has nothing but neutrals everywhere you look. The walls, ceiling, floors, furniture. Every. Thing. Is grey, putty, off-white, beige, BLAHHHHHHH
Posted by: JQ

If everything is grey or beige, your furniture will match.

Posted by: mikeski at March 07, 2025 02:06 AM (DgGvY)

301 We looked at a house that the family room walls painted black. WTH?
Posted by: four seasons

Formerly a home theater. Or a sex dungeon. One or the other.

Posted by: mikeski at March 07, 2025 02:06 AM (DgGvY)

302 294

We looked at a house that the family room walls painted black. WTH?

in 2001 we looked at a house where the family room had mirrored ceiling and black quilted naugahyde walls with chrome rings placed in strategic spots. creepiest place i've ever seen.

Posted by: DenverGregg at March 07, 2025 02:08 AM (d/3RC)

303 Our "back room" was painted black. Had a red light. Hubby used to process his own film there.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:08 AM (rdVOm)

304 I am thinking, final paint coat in the front room, I may go with some sort of faded yellow-ochre sort of color. Sort of like the desert camo on WWII vehicles. Or like adobe. There is a lot of wall. Stark white might be kind of clinical-looking.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 02:08 AM (8zz6B)

305 We looked at a house that the family room walls painted black. WTH?
Posted by: four seasons at March 07, 2025 01:59 AM (3ek7K)

Did you see holes in the walls and/or ceiling where hooks might have been?

Every family has a different definition of 'family time'.

Posted by: RickZ at March 07, 2025 02:08 AM (gKDq2)

306 in 2001 we looked at a house where the family room had mirrored ceiling and black quilted naugahyde walls with chrome rings placed in strategic spots. creepiest place i've ever seen.
Posted by: DenverGregg at March 07, 2025 02:08 AM (d/3RC)

Did you check the crawl space?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 02:10 AM (8zz6B)

307 Damn, I'm late, was doing music related shit. Its late, but I have to pour a shot for Jim SND. I'm praying for you, man.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 02:11 AM (VwHCD)

308 Living room is a medium-orangish color. I hate it. Too dark and everything has a yellow-orange hue, even in daylight.

Something hubby's XW chose.. We just hadn't gotten around to tearing apart the living room yet.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:13 AM (rdVOm)

309 Pam Bondi is saying that because of National Security, the full unredacted Epstein files are going to have to be withheld from the public. She is either being bullshitted by deep-staters of she is bull shiting all of us.

Lets assume, as a worst case, Epstein was a Mossad agent who was collecting compromising information on our Government officials so that Israel could influence our government's behavior.

It is absolutely impossible for there to be any "National Security" concerns in those files. Because the FOREIGN COUNTRIES INVOLVED ALREADY KNOW ALL OF THAT. The only people being kept in the dark are U.S. citizens.

This is classic mushroom theory CIA behavior: keep us in the dark and feed us bull shit.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at March 07, 2025 02:18 AM (Da7Vv)

310 Black & white photos. That was hubby's thing. Color was too complicated and expensive, IIRC.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:19 AM (rdVOm)

311 Right now, I simply DGF about the Epstein crap. It can wait.

Let's stop the bleeding of our tax dollars and kick out the invaders first.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:24 AM (rdVOm)

312 Good night four seasons, I happen to like Addiction Solitaire, it is well named, I don't play it so much any more but I liked it during the Chinese/Fauci flu lockdown.

You folks in red states have no idea of how we suffered in Liberal enclaves.

I am sleepy, but I will end this post with a nice story about the Horde and Jim SND particularly.

My first visit to the MoMe and I haven't been alone in over thirty years except for the transport to deliver or retrieve kids from college. Anyway, I got a bit panicky because I was in strange territory, needed to drive home and I don't see well at night. How was I to explain to my kids that I got lost or in an accident in a totally different state than the one I said that I would be in??

I asked Jim if he was coming back to the venue in the morning, he assured me that he was and proceeded to give me a ride to my hotel, pick me up the next morning and drop me off to grab my car and head to the airport.
This was after he bought me breakfast. Horde people are very special people.

Farmer, nice comment.

Good night, Horde.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at March 07, 2025 02:24 AM (0nHVk)

313 Living room is a medium-orangish color. I hate it. Too dark and everything has a yellow-orange hue, even in daylight.

Something hubby's XW chose.. We just hadn't gotten around to tearing apart the living room yet.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:13 AM (rdVOm)

Nothing, and I mean nothing beat the colors in this frigging house when I moved in. It looked like it survived a paint factory explosion. The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, so it's 13.5 ft high, and there 2 hallways, one on each end, and the entrance foyer. It was pumpkin orange. All of it. plus the 13.5 ft high frigging wall of pumpkin...frigging.. orange..JUST to add to the terror. you know whats it like to be 2 inches tall and waking up in a hollowed out pumpkin? I know, trust me, I know. The living room was a shit shade of green. The master bedroom had periwinkle on 2 walls, puke yellow/green on the other 2 walls. Spare bedroom was UPS truck brown. Family room, with a full cathedral ceiling looked like a vintage McDonalds. 2 walls yellow, 2 walls bright red with the white ceiling. I won't even mention the bathrooms. One was forest green.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 02:28 AM (VwHCD)

314 OMG, Bers! Technicolor puking nightmare!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:32 AM (rdVOm)

315 OMG, Bers! Technicolor puking nightmare!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:32 AM (rdVOm)

You have no idea. I had to call my brother to send his painters to do the rooms with the tall ceilings immediately, because I didn't even have a ladder that tall, and the colors were literally depressing. I couldn't deal with working on the old house and then coming home to this. I spent a week painting the rest of the house. The walls and ceiling were in excellent condition, thank god.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 02:37 AM (VwHCD)

316 Don't ever ever Look Behind The Green Door!

Posted by: Case at March 07, 2025 02:41 AM (xcRXq)

317 I saw Technicolor Puking Nightmare open for Tangerine Dream at the Palladium in '86.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 02:41 AM (8zz6B)

318 And it is bed time for tired Peons. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at March 07, 2025 02:43 AM (8zz6B)

319 Paint used to be the cheapest way to change decor. Maybe it still is, but jeeeez it's gotten so much more expensive!

I can live with the (relatively pale, certainly not "pumpkin") orange walls for a while yet. Don't know if I want to even bother with this house now.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:44 AM (rdVOm)

320 'Night, AOP.

Heh. Tangerine Dream is a decent band!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:45 AM (rdVOm)

321 I moved my bride and newborn son to San Antonio many moons ago. So many in fact that that the river walk only had one bar. Turned out that bar had a piano player I knew from my first hourly job at Shakeys. We splurged one evening with a sitter and went down to the river for dinner and a few brews. The Alamo was quite the sight at night. Life is not always wasted on the youth.

Posted by: Miflin at March 07, 2025 02:46 AM (aA6YN)

322 Paint used to be the cheapest way to change decor. Maybe it still is, but jeeeez it's gotten so much more expensive!

I can live with the (relatively pale, certainly not "pumpkin") orange walls for a while yet. Don't know if I want to even bother with this house now.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:44 AM (rdVOm)

yeah, paint is stupid money now. Sometimes at home depot they got a few shelves of paints they sell cheap because the color was wrong. $9-10 a gallon. If you found something you could live with it was a good option. I didn't have that luck, but a friend bought a bunch.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 02:50 AM (VwHCD)

323 One bedroom was a salmon-pink/orange, with blue accent wallpaper border & blue painted metal closet doors. Multi-hued green shag carpet. Nightmarish!

It's now lavender with wooden closet doors and NO wallpaper border. Maple flooring. Off-white window blinds. Very restful.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:55 AM (rdVOm)

324 Another couple of rooms had dark, cheap-o paneling. We painted it all not-quite-white. (The walls are cinderblock, so that's why we left the paneling up.)

It's nice to *see* in there, without requiring a 500W light to do so!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:02 AM (rdVOm)

325 Jim,
Have been thinking about you. I will keep you in my prayers. Stay strong.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:06 AM (2EDzv)

326 Dearest Jim, and Herself.
Please look in to Infrared therapy! A lot of tanning salons have switched over or have a few red light beds. But there are plenty of devices, bulbs, panels, for home use. Herself will enjoy the beauty benefits.
I will post videos that you undoubtedly have seen, but I'm doing it anyway. One references a book about treatment/supplementation for ALS. I haven't read it, but it might be helpful.
The first video has a list of supplements that are very good for mitochondrial and stem cell production. You have to hit "more" twice and scroll down. Most are available in powder form, not sure how that would mesh with a feeding tube, but perhaps swallowing is not as difficult as cheeing?
You sound like you're doing wonderfully well in many ways. Please continue to do so! My prayers join the rest. You are terribly missed, and we want you back. 🤗

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Posted by: Tammy-al Thor at March 07, 2025 03:07 AM (Vvh2V)

327 We've got a basement with dark brown paneling. Ugh. Would like to paint it to lighten the area. Not sure how it would turn out.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:10 AM (2EDzv)

328 One bedroom was a salmon-pink/orange, with blue accent wallpaper border & blue painted metal closet doors. Multi-hued green shag carpet. Nightmarish!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 02:55 AM (rdVOm)

Yeah, you might have me beat on that one. Damn...

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 03:10 AM (VwHCD)

329 We've got a basement with dark brown paneling. Ugh. Would like to paint it to lighten the area. Not sure how it would turn out.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:10 AM (2EDzv)

Use a good primer and you should be ok.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 03:11 AM (VwHCD)

330 Funny thing about the old metal closet doors... Our old doggo would sleep alongside them. Once she realized we were awake in the morning, she'd start wagging & tail would thump the doors. Rather like hitting cymbals hard with a stiff brush, LOL

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:12 AM (rdVOm)

331 Funny thing about the old metal closet doors... Our old doggo would sleep alongside them. Once she realized we were awake in the morning, she'd start wagging & tail would thump the doors. Rather like hitting cymbals hard with a stiff brush, LOL

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:12 AM (rdVOm)

At that point I would pick up a guitar lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 07, 2025 03:15 AM (VwHCD)

332 We've got a basement with dark brown paneling. Ugh. Would like to paint it to lighten the area. Not sure how it would turn out.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:10 AM (2EDzv)

Use a good primer and you should be ok.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
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Yes! We used Kilz first. Be sure to get the oil-based, the "latex" version doesn't block stain worth a damn.

I rather liked the visual of painted paneling. Go for it!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:17 AM (rdVOm)

333 This comes after a report that Obama has been staying with his ‘best friend’ Martin Nesbitt in preparation for their new $18M mansion in Hawaii.

In preparation for what exactly? Is he selling the Hawaii house?

If Barry and Big Mike are really divorcing that would partially explain why the Dems are so rudderless recently.

Posted by: Ian S. at March 07, 2025 03:26 AM (QZThv)

334
Use a good primer and you should be ok.
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Yes! We used Kilz first. Be sure to get the oil-based, the "latex" version doesn't block stain worth a damn.

I rather liked the visual of painted paneling. Go for it!
Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:17 AM (rdVO

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I would have overlooked the primer for the paneling. Much thanks!

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:32 AM (2EDzv)

335 JM in Illinois -- primer/sealer is especially important in a basement application.

Good luck. I think you'll like the result! Or, at least not *hate* it more than the dank, dark original paneling...

Ours turned out very well, IMO. Nice visual texture.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:36 AM (rdVOm)

336 Assuming Hohmann transfer orbits, flights from Earth to Mars “line up” properly only roughly every 26 months.

Yup, Elon covered that last week on Rogan.

To Gref’s speculation about being in a hurry, he’s interested in getting off planet before either Marxists destroy it or a meteor NASA missed shows up. He thinks that’s about a 30 year window.

Posted by: Ian S. at March 07, 2025 03:42 AM (QZThv)

337 Geez: Pam Bondi goes from "I have the files on my desk" to "Can't release unredacted files for Security reasons." Seems...not quite right. But maybe it is.

Bondi's one of the good guys.
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Un other matters:
It looks like there is so much money in the grift -- literally billions with enough for massive corruption -- that we will have to enjoy what victories we can get.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at March 07, 2025 03:53 AM (2EDzv)

338 Doggy tail thumping on metal door, reminded me of this intro... even though it's a bass beat, not cymbals...

youtu.be/8kjBNy5AlNQ

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:53 AM (rdVOm)

339 JQ, did you see, later in the tech thread yesterday, that it WAS cat action that disappeared the matchbox? As you said!

Posted by: m at March 07, 2025 03:55 AM (CQE5S)

340 Just came in and saw the message from Jim Sunk New Dawn. Jim, just wanted you to know how much genuine joy and laughter your comments have always brought me. You radiate positivity, intelligence, wit and a can-do attitude.

I always arrive here very late, and comment infrequently, preferring instead to read the wit and wisdom of the best commenters on the internet. Have always loved seeing the words, (*pours bourbon*), "Cheers!" You represent the very best of this remarkable collection known as the Moron Horde. That's saying quite a bit.

All respect and admiration. My heartfelt prayers will carry your name to His feet, Sir, tonight and going forward.

Posted by: Sam Adams at March 07, 2025 03:57 AM (X+xvk)

341 it WAS cat action that disappeared the matchbox
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Hahahahaha, there was never any doubt in my mind! I've had cats for almost all my life. Heh.

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 03:57 AM (rdVOm)

342 Bestest, most cheapest cat toy?

One good & rattle-y, in-the-shell almond.

Shake it, drop it on the floor and watch kitty play!

Posted by: JQ at March 07, 2025 04:00 AM (rdVOm)

343 Morning, insomaniacals! Greetings to Jim Sunk New Dawn, too. 'Tis Friday, the consummation devoutly to be wished!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at March 07, 2025 04:00 AM (omVj0)

344 .
NOOD

Pixy's here with the Tech Thread

NOOD!

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at March 07, 2025 04:00 AM (O7YUW)

345 Le Pixy NOOD

It be here!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 07, 2025 04:02 AM (a1415)

346 32.2 degrees out, with 96% RH.

Gonna be a cool walk this morning.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 07, 2025 04:12 AM (a1415)

347 I currently have the 7900 GRE, I was unable to go to Houston or DFW to score a 9070XT yesterday but I am heading to DFW today to get a 9070 at 660.

If successful I will let y'all know its power to perforance ration vice the 79000gre.

Posted by: sven at March 07, 2025 06:33 AM (X0I7i)

348 I recall reading an interview of the last Marine to board the helicopter on the roof of the American embassy in Saigon in April of 1975.
He said we had a dumpster full of ammo on the roof and were getting ready to "do the Alamo" before they were ordered to evacuate. He actually sounded a little disappointed.

Jim SND: Hand! Salute! Orderrr! Arms!
Prayers up for you and yours.

WD - Thanks for bringing "These Walls are Stout and Tall" back into my mind and moved to my playlist.

Posted by: waepnedmann at March 07, 2025 06:46 AM (lMpTF)

349 Tall = High

Posted by: waepnedmann at March 07, 2025 06:47 AM (lMpTF)

350 Visit the Goliad. Much less crowded than the Alamo. Spent an afternoon there a few years ago along with a dozen other people. Massacre took place March of the same year.

Posted by: Sue at March 07, 2025 09:05 AM (fOvNH)

351 Dear Jim Sunk New Dawn,
My heart breaks to hear you agonizing health issues.
I pray to our heavenly father above that you will be completely healed and restored to perfect health. Maybe that will happen in this lifetime. But it is a promise that will certainly be fulfilled by the Lord in the final Day.
Blessings,
Dave in Norfolk

Posted by: Bach in Black at March 07, 2025 04:04 PM (+oqUV)

352 Wow! SO very sorry to see the news of JimInTexas (how I knew him as). He’s such a smart, funny man and I really enjoyed bantering back and forth with him back in the day. Godspeed to you, Jim! ♥️

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