The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Nimrod)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice. Say a prayer or three for our Morons to survive the winter weather blasting the country.
3) If you must run with sharp objects. Take it outside.
4) Have a great weekend!

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The following is from our dear friend & 'Ette, Bluebell.

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
11/15 – Sponge posted an update on the “First lady”. She is doing OK from the surgery pain-wise, however it appears her compromised immune system from chemo is susceptible to viruses. She has been spiking a fever all weekend.
12/13 Update – The First lady is doing well. She is still on restrictions but things are progressing nicely. The last mammogram showed clean. They are grateful to all who have been praying for her.
1/7 Update – They send thanks for the thoughts and prayers over the past year. The latest visit with her urologist revealed blood in her urine. The Doc didn’t seem concerned, but there will be more scans of her bladder and kidneys to see if they find anything more serious.
1/14 Update – Sponge sent an update on the First Lady’s father – he passed away on 1/11. They have been busy making arrangements for the arrangements, writing the obituary, eulogy, notifying people, etc. Thank you all for the thoughts an prayers that you have been providing for a long time.
12/20 – Morgan, longtime lurker, takes tango lessons from Sebastian, whose son, Matias, is recovering from brain surgery. The MRI was read on 12/19, and the surgeons did not remove the entire tumor. Even though the biopsy indicated the tumor was benign, the boy is probably facing several rounds of chemo. Please pray for the boy’s continued recovery in El Salvador.
1/10 Update – Matias will have surgery in 2 weeks to try and remove the rest of the tumor, and then he will receive radiation therapy.
12/27 – buzzion asked for prayers for a friend named Christina. Christina has struggled with a lot, including addiction and relapse. Buzzion has not heard from Christina in a while and hopes she is okay. Please pray that Christina finds her way and knows that people love and care for her and believe in her.
1/3 Update – Christina was arrested on 1/3. Please pray for this to be a final wake-up call for her.
12/27 – JB asked for prayers that he would gain peace about what God has planned for his job in 2026. Also, please pray for JB’s estranged son, that he and his household will be saved.
12/27 – San Franpsycho posted a praise report from a former colleague, who has defeated metastasized uterine cancer.
12/27 – BlackOrchid requested prayers for a Navy Veteran uncle who has been struggling with his health the last few weeks. The root cause is undetermined, but recurrent infection/sepsis keeps sending him back to the hospital. It seems to be worsening his dementia, which makes it harder for BlackOrchid’s aunt to handle him.
1/3 Update – BlackOrchid’s uncle (her “stand-in dad” is still not doing well. He will probably need to be put in a LTC facility although they are doing everything possible to avoid this. He is 86, and at the stage where his immune system can’t fight back well.
12/27 – pookysgirl posted that their unborn baby girl, Violet Marie, had passed away.
12/27 – free tibet posted about his diagnosis with Giant Cell Arteritis and subsequent vision loss in the right eye. This is a recurrence of the same from 5 years ago in the left eye. The treatment is not painful but regaining vision is “very iffy”. Thank you all for the prayers.
1/1 – L asked for prayers for her brother Ron, who is hospitalized. Ron has been in and out of the hospital for 6 months. He has a nasty infection in his knee, that will not clear, despite 5 rounds of antibiotics. L and her sister have been run ragged trying to help Ron.
1/3 – Legally Sufficient asked for prayers for the repose of the soul of a boss, who passed away suddenly early Sunday morning. Prayers are appreciated for strength, faith, and understanding for the boss’ wife and all who loved him.
1/6 – Diogenes requested prayers for his best friend since college, who was diagnosed with cancer. Within hours or hearing this, the friend’s son, a man that Diogenes has known since he was a baby, collapsed from what appears to be a brain tumor. The prognosis isn’t hopeful. Please pray for both of these fine men.
1/6 – Commissar of plenty and festive little hats sent prayers of thanks that it was not cancer, and asked for prayers for courage to even set a date to reverse the colostomy surgery. It was a lot to get over the first time!
1/7 - D sent an update on his wife Susan, and her battle with pancreatic cancer, as well as her recent infection. He sent his thanks to everyone for the prayers. They are helping and much appreciated. Susan’s infection finally has been healed, so she was able to resume chemo. It’s been really rough.
1/8 - Doof asked for prayers for his mother. She was hit hard by the flu. She couldn’t get out of bed the morning of 11/8 and was sent by ambulance to the hospital. She is alert and communicating but prayers are appreciated for her recovery. Prayers are also appreciated for Doof, as he absolutely despises hospitals.
1/10 – LA Sue asked for prayers for her brother, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September. They just learned it moved from stage 2 to stage 4. The chemo treatments and side infections from surgery have so debilitated him that he is considering stopping. Please pray for strength and that he opens his heart to God.
1/18 Update – LA Sue is taking her brother to hospice. He is fading.
1/15 – Sharkman posted on behalf of Niederemeyer’s Dead Horse that NDH was given a prognosis of 6 months to live due to heart failure. The plan is for NDH to move into the Mayo Clinic to receive treatment and wait for a transplant.
1/17 – Emmie asked for prayers. She and her husband are on the verge of foreclosure. Their side hustle of delivery driving ended when a young driver crashed into their car and totaled it. They aren’t able to make the mortgage payments without that extra income. Their church is helping, but it’s a small church.
1/18 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update. She had surgery on 12/11, and a pump was installed that will direct medication into the hepatic artery. This will allow a much larger concentration of medication to be applied directly into her liver. This should give fewer side effects and (hopefully) shrink the tumors. It will take several months before they know if this new medication is working, but if it does, they are hoping for an extra 2-3 years before the disease progresses again.
1/19 – NR Pax requested prayers for his father, who had a stroke on 12/23. Dad is recovering at home, and Mom is caring for him. NR Pax is thankful that they live in a good retirement community, but it will be rough for them for a bit.
1/20 – Inogame asked for prayers. His wife and baby girl (due in February) are healthy, but some bad luck has come to their family. The business they purchased a year ago has taken an abrupt turn and they are trying to understand what is happening. They may not be able to keep their home if they cannot discover and correct the problem. This stress and what it might mean postpartum is worrying them. Thank you all for your prayers in the past.
1/20 – MkY sent an update on his wife Judy, who was diagnosed with Stage IV renal cancer last January. Despite being unable to receive her cancer drugs for 3 months while her port infection healed up, the tumors did not grow and she is feeling strong. Thanks so much for all the prayers! Last week, MkY was diagnosed with fluid on the brain. They operated the same day. They drilled two holes in his skull, inserted tubes, and had him lay flat on his back for 2 days. MkY thanks God for the modern miracles of medicine. He needs to heal quickly since he operates a small business. So far, no complications.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

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1 Yo

Posted by: Muchas buchas at January 24, 2026 07:46 AM (CDX35)

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Remembering all those on the Prayer List - as well as those with unmentioned burdens - in my Rosary intentions.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 07:51 AM (tgvbd)

3 I like my coffee like I like my Somalians, ICED.

Posted by: guy who likes cold coffee at January 24, 2026 07:51 AM (vFG9F)

4 1 Yo"

Yo Yo?

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 07:54 AM (XuXeR)

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I haven't seen anything from the Archdiocese saying the Sunday Obligation has been lifted because of the weather. Since the roads are forecast to be icy tomorrow morning, I'll be going to Vigil Mass this afternoon at my local parish up the road.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 07:56 AM (tgvbd)

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

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 24, 2026 07:56 AM (bQ4nt)

7 Yonder Horde.

How's the weather? /s

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 07:57 AM (qwVdq)

8 Life isn't fair. Mozart spent only a couple days composing, and now hundreds of years de-composing.

Posted by: Memento Mori at January 24, 2026 07:57 AM (oftw2)

9 Good morning Mis Hum and Horde

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (Ia/+0)

10 Healing, comfort, and restoration to those on Annie's list and to those who are not but could be.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (wVcYX)

11 Good morning again dear horde with thanks to annie and mh and you morons for praying

{grammie}
{TiFW}
{CoMM}
Hiya JT

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (RIvkX)

12 Days=decades

Posted by: Memento Mori at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (oftw2)

13 How's the weather? /s

Fine. Rain moving out, mid 50's, so...

Mrs' relatives up north? Not so nice. I, OTOH, don't have to shovel humidity.

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (XuXeR)

14 Good morning Hordelings. Nice time machine, Mis Hum.

Posted by: Doof at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (QMAsf)

15 LAsue's brother passed away

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (Ia/+0)

16 Did someone say coffee?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 24, 2026 07:58 AM (s01Ld)

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g'mornin' again, 'rons

it's RF cold out there...-8° at Casa de AltonJackson...no real wind to speak of, so I gots that going for me

three of five vehicles started on the used Ford lot that is my driveway, so now I get to spend some quality time jumping the two problem children

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 24, 2026 07:59 AM (tljrc)

18 The 10am start time for snow arrived at 6a. Worst part in this evening. Calling for 13" today and 3'' tomorrow. Currently 7 deg. Wind chill -10.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 24, 2026 07:59 AM (bQ4nt)

19 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at January 24, 2026 07:59 AM (oftw2)

20 LaSue posted yesterday her brother is of blessed memory this week.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:00 AM (RIvkX)

21 I was surprised to see the coffee thread, I forgot it was Saturday. Snowmageddon appears to be starting here, rattling ice is slowly coming down now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 24, 2026 08:00 AM (IUuBi)

22 En mi casa toman Bustelo!"

You do know it started in .... New York City...

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:00 AM (XuXeR)

23 we are all the way up to 9 degrees, heading towards what the forecast claims will be 15 today. Shorts day!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 24, 2026 08:01 AM (s01Ld)

24 After I put the trash out to the curb (rain is stopping), I think a couple of egg, sausage, & cheese biscuits are in order.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 08:02 AM (wVcYX)

25 Have loved Sinatra's Coffee Song for years. Thanks for posting it!

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 24, 2026 08:03 AM (2Ez/1)

26 Midwest Chick's memes:
https://tinyurl.com/5cretc2d

Powerline Week in Pictures:
https://tinyurl.com/4x8ddy3b

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 24, 2026 08:03 AM (O7YUW)

27 Any word on grammie?

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 24, 2026 08:03 AM (PWoPH)

28 The revised weather report here has the low tonight at 37. Brrrr.

Posted by: fd at January 24, 2026 08:04 AM (vFG9F)

29 Current temperature where I am:

-17 deg F with a wind chill of -35.

It's gotten colder since 7 am. (I'm so staying indoors.)

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 24, 2026 08:05 AM (O7YUW)

30 Prayers of comfort to those on the prayer list.

Posted by: Jen the original at January 24, 2026 08:06 AM (qWRc4)

31 5 cars? Are you forming a caravan road trip. There is no benefit to starting an engine in cold weather if you’re not going to drive it. It is important to keep the battery fully charged. Before cold weather hits. I’m not trying to argue or judge here, this is my considered opinion.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 08:06 AM (PQwzA)

32 Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:00 AM (RIvkX)

Prayers of comfort and strength for all who knew and loved him.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:06 AM (AphQx)

33
Sharkman posted on behalf of Niederemeyer’s Dead Horse that NDH was given a prognosis of 6 months to live due to heart failure. The plan is for NDH to move into the Mayo Clinic to receive treatment and wait for a transplant.

NDH's daughter posted to her twitter account yesterday afternoon that NDH was 'sposed to have the "impella" surgery on Friday, but it got bumped to today or possibly Monday, due to some operating room scheduling conflict at Mayo

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 24, 2026 08:07 AM (tljrc)

34 I normally go to 8am Mass on Sundays. But tomorrow morning is not going to be nice. I am going to the 5pm vigil Mass tonight. My parish church added a 7pm Mass for this evening.

btw, you don't need dispensation from the Bishop to skip Mass. If you cannot attend, it's okay. It's only bad when you can attend and choose not to.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 24, 2026 08:08 AM (qFwJc)

35 I like my coffee like I like my grift.

Free and paid for by guilt ridden honkies.

Posted by: Somali Joe, Day Care Owner at January 24, 2026 08:08 AM (R/m4+)

36 I have a nice road trip to san luis obispo in a few hours. Should hit 63 and partly cloudy.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at January 24, 2026 08:08 AM (KAi1n)

37 Last night , some crazy guy wearing a football jersey drove his Mercedes through the doors of the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro airport and straight into a Delta ticket counter.To do so meant he had to make a 90 degree turn off the road and gun it directly through the glass automatic doors and across the concourse into the counter.

Posted by: Jen the original at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (qWRc4)

38 Dead or partially batteries will freeze, this is no bueno. “Batteries die in July, they just don’t keel over till January”.

A battery charger will pay for itself many times over. I find the old school special needs chargers are actually better in some ways than the talented & gifted chargers.

Alternators are not really suitable to recharge the battery anyway, it is hard on them.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (PQwzA)

39 Midwest Chick's memes:
https://tinyurl.com/5cretc2d

Powerline Week in Pictures:
https://tinyurl.com/4x8ddy3b
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 24, 2026 08:03 AM (O7YUW)

I wonder how many people won't get the kid playing with the bomb core.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (ExV1e)

40 I would like to ask prayers for L.. She is the daughter of P. Who is part of my senior care worship and Bible study group. L has cancer and lives in Florida. They talk almost every night, but it's hard for her mom to be separated from daughter at this difficult time.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:11 AM (AphQx)

41 "En mi casa toman Bustelo!""

I recently bought some K-cups.

Yum yum.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 24, 2026 08:13 AM (qFwJc)

42 I have a nice road trip to san luis obispo in a few hours. Should hit 63 and partly cloudy.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at January 24, 2026 08:08 AM (KAi1n)
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I hope you can drive on the coast it will be gorgeous today.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:13 AM (RIvkX)

43 The revised weather report here has the low tonight at 37. Brrrr."

I know - that's brutal, huh?

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:13 AM (XuXeR)

44 Recent prayer updates:
Buzzion said Christina was released from jail.
Doof’s mother was released from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility. Prayers are still appreciated and neeeded.
Diogenes said his friend’s son has stage 4 brain cancer.
Emmie and her family have been loaned/rented an affordable car to help out, but there are still a lot of problems to work through.

Posted by: Anniestew at January 24, 2026 08:14 AM (VwYKq)

45 I think a couple of egg, sausage, & cheese biscuits are in order.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 08:02 AM (wVcYX)

This sounds like an excellent plan! I get to eat airline food, so I am very jealous.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 24, 2026 08:14 AM (g+Pcp)

46 And another amusing headline from the NY Post. Mayor Mamdani insists that there will be remote school if the weather is too bad. No snow day. The reaction to this from the paper is "Frosty the Zo mam"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:14 AM (AphQx)

47 Mommy Doktor Jill won't let me drink coffee anymore. She says it goes right through me!

Posted by: Joe From Scranton at January 24, 2026 08:15 AM (oftw2)

48 This sounds like an excellent plan! I get to eat airline food, so I am very jealous.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 24, 2026 08:14 AM (g+Pcp)
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I love airline food. Its a character flaw.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:16 AM (RIvkX)

49 Mommy Doktor Jill won't let me drink coffee anymore. She says it goes right through me!"

No S**t!

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:16 AM (XuXeR)

50 Morning! Prayers for those who need 'em.

Posted by: KT at January 24, 2026 08:17 AM (7vIsy)

51 My heart breaks for all those listed above going through such tough times. Trust in God that He hears your prayers. May he send healing, strength, and mercy to you.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 24, 2026 08:17 AM (BobTJ)

52
And what boons were delivered to me from the application update upon which you insisted, word crossword puzzle game?

Fixes, stability improvements and optimizations.

Oh, of course. You're such a giver.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:17 AM (xG4kz)

53
That cartoon coffee pot needs a nose ring.

Just saying

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:19 AM (xG4kz)

54 We we lived in CA my wife and I periodically went down to san luis obispo and had lunch at one of the wineries.

Pretty much an all day affair... just for lunch.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 08:19 AM (qwVdq)

55 Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 24, 2026 08:17 AM (BobTJ)

Amen!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:19 AM (Cjc4c)

56 Dead or partially batteries will freeze, this is no bueno. “Batteries die in July, they just don’t keel over till January”.

A battery charger will pay for itself many times over. I find the old school special needs chargers are actually better in some ways than the talented & gifted chargers.

Alternators are not really suitable to recharge the battery anyway, it is hard on them.
Posted by: Common Tater

I have four Battery Tender Plus 12V 1.25 AMP maintainers. One on the mower, generator, atv & SxS. Keeps the batteries topped off and trickle charges when necessary.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:20 AM (zILP0)

57 Sausage & eggs go quickly together, too. A little cheddar, wrap in a quickly roasted tortilla. Bob’s yer Uncle. I throw the latter right on the stove burner and flip it around for a few seconds. Yes, I am practically barbaric. A hash brown would round that out nicely.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 08:21 AM (PQwzA)

58 Has Skip asked for help with his Spider Solitaire addiction yet?

Posted by: Friend of Bill at January 24, 2026 08:21 AM (oftw2)

59 The Best Dog in the History of the World (TM) was euthanized yesterday due to declining health.

I'm getting really tired of death invading my life.

Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)

60 Sausage & eggs go quickly together, too. A little cheddar, wrap in a quickly roasted tortilla. Bob’s yer Uncle. I throw the latter right on the stove burner and flip it around for a few seconds. Yes, I am practically barbaric. A hash brown would round that out nicely.
Posted by: Common Tater

Tater tots are tiny hash browns.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (zILP0)

61 Sharkman posted on behalf of Niederemeyer’s Dead Horse that NDH was given a prognosis of 6 months to live due to heart failure. The plan is for NDH to move into the Mayo Clinic to receive treatment and wait for a transplant.

NDH's daughter posted to her twitter account yesterday afternoon that NDH was 'sposed to have the "impella" surgery on Friday, but it got bumped to today or possibly Monday, due to some operating room scheduling conflict at Mayo
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 24, 2026 08:07 AM (tljrc)

For those who haven't seen, and are inclined, there is a gofundme set up for her to help cover expenses.

https://tinyurl.com/44dn743x

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (ExV1e)

62 Best Dog in the History of the World "

They are, aren't they. Even in memory they can make me smile.

*hugs. Or a firm, manly handshake*

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:23 AM (XuXeR)

63 Happy Saturday all… usually this time on a Saturday morning I’d be outside taking my weekend constitutional…. But it’s so icy this morning I’d quickly end up on my backside… I tested the driveway and immediately thought “no dice” (but plenty of ice… not the federal agent variety either)…. Iced in probably until Monday… Thank the Lord for AoS!

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at January 24, 2026 08:24 AM (xT8gx)

64 Yes, I am a tator tot enthusiast! Wonderful nuggets of potatoey goodness.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 08:24 AM (PQwzA)

65 one hour. My condolences. It’s so difficult, had to do the same 2 weeks ago today.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 24, 2026 08:25 AM (PWoPH)

66
Pretty much an all day affair... just for lunch.
Posted by: Martini Farmer[_\i]

Please tell us that you took another member of your family in addition to your wife to these so that we can trot out the long since expired "three martini lunch" tag line and administer a couple or more blows to its corpse.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:26 AM (xG4kz)

67 I am getting orders because wife os sure power outages are coming my way.

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 08:27 AM (Ia/+0)

68
Good morning bundled up morons and ettes!!!

Cold and getting colder where we are in DFW.

Not bad on the ice and accumulation front. Some icing on roads.

But, it's supposed to get worse as the day goes on.

We'll see.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 24, 2026 08:28 AM (iJfKG)

69 > I have four Battery Tender Plus 12V 1.25 AMP maintainers. One on the mower, generator, atv & SxS. Keeps the batteries topped off and trickle charges when necessary.
Posted by: rickb223
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I have one of those too. Usually it's on my tractor outside (run and extension cord).

I tried to use it on my generator, but the pigtail on the battery for some reason wont work with the one on the Battery Tender. The red and green lights just blink alternately.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 08:28 AM (qwVdq)

70 I haven't seen anything from the Archdiocese saying the Sunday Obligation has been lifted because of the weather. Since the roads are forecast to be icy tomorrow morning, I'll be going to Vigil Mass this afternoon at my local parish up the road.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 07:56 AM (tgvbd)

Same for us.

Prayers for the safety of those adversely affected by the snow/ice storm.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at January 24, 2026 08:28 AM (pJWtt)

71
Good morning, everyone. 24° here in North Alabama, ~1/16" of ice on the ground and roads so everything in the region is shut down and stopped. Prayers for all asked and inasked as well as those affected by the weather.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 08:29 AM (QVmho)

72
But, it's supposed to get worse as the day goes on.

A day just like every other day it is, then!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:30 AM (xG4kz)

73 Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)

Please accept my condolences

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:30 AM (RIvkX)

74 I would post this morning, but winter storm Fern murdered me in my sleep.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 24, 2026 08:31 AM (u73oe)

75
The Best Dog in the History of the World (TM) was euthanized yesterday due to declining health.

I'm getting really tired of death invading my life.
Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)

Condolences on your loss. The Last Act of Love is hard.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:32 AM (tgvbd)

76 I liked the "Bitter Coffee" cartoon, and thanks to Annie'sstew for handling the prayer list, and to MisHum for posting it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:32 AM (Cjc4c)

77 Good Saturday morning, horde.

The prayer list is always sobering, and prayers have been said for all. Thank you, Lord, for the bright spots, where we see Your works and mercy!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 24, 2026 08:32 AM (h7ZuX)

78
Fern is our fre

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:32 AM (xG4kz)

79
Fern is our fren

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:32 AM (xG4kz)

80 74 Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)

So sorry.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 24, 2026 08:33 AM (Cjc4c)

81 but winter storm Fern murdered me in my sleep."

You survived net neutrality? Wow.

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:33 AM (XuXeR)

82 Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women and blessed in the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of the Church, pray for us.

I have prayed a Rosary for the intentions, both stated and unstated, of the Horde.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at January 24, 2026 08:35 AM (pJWtt)

83
There is no benefit to starting an engine in cold weather if you’re not going to drive it. It is important to keep the battery fully charged. Before cold weather hits. I’m not trying to argue or judge here, this is my considered opinion.
Posted by: Common Tater

I don't like doing that too. And i need to put a tender on *both motorcycles since they won't get ridden for a few weeks. Shash's car gets driven enough to not worry about the battery, but my car couod use a good nap with the charger this weekend.

*I don't wanna pull my car out, just to be able to hook a tender up on my bike.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 08:35 AM (QVmho)

84 F Me! It's cold out! We hare received so much ice pellets it looks like snow. Currently 19 degrees with a feel like of 8.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:35 AM (zILP0)

85
I know it's just plain bad luck, but it frequently seems that when it's Time for one of our dogs, Her Majesty is on the road and I'm the guy who has to handle it.

I know she would want to be there and I'd be there even if she was, but still...

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:36 AM (tgvbd)

86 Have the block heater plugged in.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 24, 2026 08:36 AM (0KSrI)

87
That is one sobering list of afflictions affect the Horde and our loved ones. Prayers for you all.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at January 24, 2026 08:36 AM (xG4kz)

88
Sausage & eggs go quickly together, too. A little cheddar, wrap in a quickly roasted tortilla. Bob’s yer Uncle. I throw the latter right on the stove burner and flip it around for a few seconds. Yes, I am practically barbaric. A hash brown would round that out nicely.
Posted by: Common Tater
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Tater tots are tiny hash browns.
Posted by: rickb223

Warrant officer buddy introduced me to tater tots, covered with shredded roast beef, brown gravy, bacon, cheese, a fried egg, and jalapenos.

Now I'm hungry, again.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 08:37 AM (QVmho)

89 Good morning Horde. Prayers for all who seek them and prayers for the safety of the Horde in this stormy weather.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at January 24, 2026 08:38 AM (0nHVk)

90 *I don't wanna pull my car out, just to be able to hook a tender up on my bike.
Posted by: BifBewalski

I love the Battery Tender brand.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:38 AM (zILP0)

91 The Best Dog in the History of the World (TM) was euthanized yesterday due to declining health.

I'm getting really tired of death invading my life.
Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)

I'm sorry to hear that.

I am of the opinion that God has given us the gift of pets so that we might receive a sort of unconditional love. Of course, this means that we grieve the death of our pets because we love them in return.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at January 24, 2026 08:39 AM (pJWtt)

92 Good morning peepsickles.

It's -8 degrees here. But sunny and no wind! Gotta take what we can get here in the Midwest.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 24, 2026 08:40 AM (kpS4V)

93 I just wanted to check-in and make sure you're keeping things on the up-and-up.

Posted by: zombie Bob Dole at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (0sNs1)

94 It's one of those days when I don't have anything planned to do. Not that I don't have plenty of things to do, I just haven't planned to do any of them.

I could always polish some bumpers or something. First, I think I will take Bruno for a walk.

Posted by: fd at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (vFG9F)

95 9 degrees according to dek thermometer

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (Ia/+0)

96 Nice hot coffee with a little Fletcher's Castoria float on top this AM. I'll be good to go, ready to face Winter Storm Fern in just a few minutes.

Posted by: Man of Action at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (oftw2)

97 Good morning MisHum, Horde

Posted by: callsign claymore at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (0qKpO)

98 So an update on my prayer request. Dad had to go to ICU after being home for only a day as Influenza A paid him a visit. He only recently got moved to regular care and at this time, I don't know how long he's staying there.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (7xrfc)

99 My gas grill needs a part for main grill but side burner seems to work ok. Bringing into garbage charcoal and fluid

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 08:42 AM (Ia/+0)

100 brcc ak baby

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 08:42 AM (gbOdA)

101 That is outrageous! That's not an unprofessional hairstyle!

https://is.gd/DZ7Rfy

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 08:43 AM (L/fGl)

102 I could always polish some bumpers or something. First, I think I will take Bruno for a walk.
Posted by: fd

How many naughty euphemisms can fit in two short sentences?

Posted by: Reading Between The Lines at January 24, 2026 08:43 AM (oftw2)

103 53 down here by the bay
wind gust to 22

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 08:43 AM (gbOdA)

104 Well, gotta go. Y'all stay as safe and warm as you can out there, ok?

Posted by: man at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (XuXeR)

105 he Best Dog in the History of the World (TM) was euthanized yesterday due to declining health.
I'm getting really tired of death invading my life.
Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 08:22 AM (Y1sOo)
~~~~~

Very sorry. It's never easy.

Posted by: IrishEi at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (3ImbR)

106 Last night , some crazy guy wearing a football jersey drove his Mercedes through the doors of the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro airport and straight into a Delta ticket counter.To do so meant he had to make a 90 degree turn off the road and gun it directly through the glass automatic doors and across the concourse into the counter.
Posted by: Jen the original at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (qWRc4)

Well, that's quite the "customer feedback." Just a hunch, but I will put him the Dissatisfied Customer category.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (pJWtt)

107 Dad had to go to ICU after being home for only a day as Influenza A paid him a visit. He only recently got moved to regular care and at this time, I don't know how long he's staying there.
Posted by: NR Pax at January 24, 2026 08:41 AM (7xrfc)
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I hope he was restored by a day at home but it doesn't sound like it.

A prayer for his complete and speedy recovery.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (RIvkX)

108 Local weather guy made the claim it is colder here in central Oklahoma than in northern Alaska. Sounds wrong.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (cxFcK)

109 Mornin’, All. Happy Saturday.

Posted by: Bulg at January 24, 2026 08:45 AM (77rzZ)

110 Taking 101. Work trip. Beats 5

Posted by: Dark Litigator at January 24, 2026 08:45 AM (KAi1n)

111 "'...uncultured swine"

I'm sort of curious as to what makes for a cultured swine.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 08:47 AM (a4flb)

112
Local weather guy made the claim it is colder here in central Oklahoma than in northern Alaska. Sounds wrong.
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at January 24, 2026 08:44 AM (cxFcK)

Caused by Trump's remarks to the WEF. We're the laughingstocks of the world now. At least, that's what I'm told.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:47 AM (tgvbd)

113 A prayer for his complete and speedy recovery.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Thank you. When I was flying home, my brother's company flew him out there and he stayed for the week. Which is good because doctors are assholes and he's been a nurse for a few decades and knows how to work the system.

I think the flu has passed but he's still dealing with everything else.

Posted by: NR Pax at January 24, 2026 08:48 AM (7xrfc)

114 I could always polish some bumpers or something. First, I think I will take Bruno for a walk.
Posted by: fd

How many naughty euphemisms can fit in two short sentences?
Posted by: Reading Between The Lines

Wouldn't 'walking Bruno' be the same as 'polishing some bumpers'?

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:48 AM (zILP0)

115 This is like a FWP.

https://is.gd/N2nPDs

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 08:49 AM (L/fGl)

116 Have you stored up on lighters and hair for the coming death storm Fern?

I blame Trump!

Posted by: Weather Channel Broad Overhyping Everything at January 24, 2026 08:49 AM (R/m4+)

117 I am of the opinion that God has given us the gift of pets so that we might receive a sort of unconditional love. Of course, this means that we grieve the death of our pets because we love them in return.

And the rest of us have to deal with the damned feral animal crapping in our yards and barking all the time.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 08:50 AM (a4flb)

118 Woke up to 4 degrees. 23" snow forecast by my hilariously wrong weather app.

Good luck to everyone getting the ice storm and God bless all the foreign countries sending aid and equipment to those areas.

Posted by: t-bird at January 24, 2026 08:50 AM (4bj3d)

119 The best tater tots are Kroger brand tater rounds. They are flat, like a hash brown, so they get crispier. And they have a better flavor than Ore-Ida. I think they must have some onion in them.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 24, 2026 08:51 AM (h7ZuX)

120
Have you stored up on lighters and hair for the coming death storm Fern?

I have enough bread in stock to last to 2428.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:51 AM (tgvbd)

121 Good load of firewood in garage

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 08:51 AM (Ia/+0)

122
I think they must have some onion in them.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 24, 2026 08:51 AM (h7ZuX)

Onions in hashbrowns = Carrots in chili

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:53 AM (tgvbd)

123 Local weather guy made the claim it is colder here in central Oklahoma than in northern Alaska. Sounds wrong.
Posted by: Blutarski

Depending on where he's measuring.
Fairbanks -12
OKC +8

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:53 AM (zILP0)

124 Beau Biden died in a winter storm.

Posted by: Not a joke at January 24, 2026 08:53 AM (2Ez/1)

125 100 My gas grill needs a part for main grill but side burner seems to work ok. Bringing into garbage charcoal and fluid
Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 08:42 AM (Ia/+0)

My family would starve without our Weber Genesis.
I rebuild it about every 4 years.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 08:53 AM (gbOdA)

126
The best tater tots are Kroger brand tater rounds. They are flat, like a hash brown, so they get crispier. And they have a better flavor than Ore-Ida. I think they must have some onion in them.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Bojangles Chicken does them that way. Very yummy.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 08:54 AM (QVmho)

127 102 That is outrageous! That's not an unprofessional hairstyle!
https://is.gd/DZ7Rfy

She's clearly a member of the Audubon Society.

https://is.gd/H4e4Sp

Posted by: Archimedes at January 24, 2026 08:54 AM (Riz8t)

128 120 The best tater tots are Kroger brand tater rounds. They are flat, like a hash brown, so they get crispier. And they have a better flavor than Ore-Ida. I think they must have some onion in them.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

Won't eat tater tots in my house. Just the name is off-putting. I want my spuds to be fully-growned after living their best, full, life.

Posted by: Can You Dig It? at January 24, 2026 08:55 AM (oftw2)

129
Fired up the generators yesterday to make sure they worked all right in the highly unlikely event we lose power. Covering up the well head piping. Capping the outside faucets. Bringing some plants into the garage.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 08:55 AM (tgvbd)

130

Won't eat tater tots in my house. Just the name is off-putting. I want my spuds to be fully-growned after living their best, full, life.
Posted by: Can You Dig It?

I'll admit to being a 'taterphile.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 08:56 AM (QVmho)

131 Local weather guy made the claim it is colder here in central Oklahoma than in northern Alaska. Sounds wrong.

Comparing indoor temperatures?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 08:56 AM (a4flb)

132 "...and put someone with a proper English name, like Nigel or Rupert, in charge."

LOL

Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 24, 2026 08:57 AM (qFwJc)

133 The best tater tots are Kroger brand tater rounds. They are flat, like a hash brown, so they get crispier. And they have a better flavor than Ore-Ida. I think they must have some onion in them.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

I think Chick-fil-A does tater tot 'coins' like that.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:57 AM (zILP0)

134 My family would starve without our Weber Genesis.
I rebuild it about every 4 years.
Posted by: r hennigantx

I bought the follow-on-Weber Exodus.

Posted by: Cooking W/Gas at January 24, 2026 08:57 AM (oftw2)

135 Local weather guy made the claim it is colder here in central Oklahoma than in northern Alaska. Sounds wrong.

Comparing indoor temperatures?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure

Comparing temps of a mother-in-law's love.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 08:58 AM (zILP0)

136 The Weber Revelation is to die for.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at January 24, 2026 08:58 AM (qFwJc)

137 Won't eat tater tots in my house. Just the name is off-putting. I want my spuds to be fully-growned after living their best, full, life.
Posted by: Can You Dig It?

Tater tots - the veal of spuds.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:00 AM (zILP0)

138 My family would starve without our Weber Genesis.
I rebuild it about every 4 years.
Posted by: r hennigantx

I bought the follow-on-Weber Exodus.
Posted by: Cooking W/Gas at January 24, 2026 08:57 AM (oftw2)

We bought the Weber Apocalypse thinking it the latest and greatest, but-

somehow the steaks always wind-up burnt, rotten, or disappear entirely.

Do not buy!

Posted by: naturalfake at January 24, 2026 09:00 AM (iJfKG)

139 Now audit every state in the country. I would bet it has been happening in every Democrat-run state and every Democrat-run city.

Elon Musk @elonmusk

California treats illegals better than citizens

Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd

Dr. Oz Says a New Audit Found California Charged the Federal Government Over $1.5 BILLION For Free Healthcare for Illegals

"If you're on Medicare, you don't get free dental, you don't get free vision. You do if you're an illegal immigrant in California … We've audited Newsom. This data is coming out this week. We have now found … $1.5 BILLION that California charged the federal government for illegal immigrants that they're not allowed to pay charges for. They have to pay for it themselves. He's not happy."

X video (01:52): https://bit.ly/4bn9Es1

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:01 AM (P5BPp)

140 ah! good morning! I forgot/didn't get a chance for an update on my uncle...

he's doing much much better. he had his birthday celebration the other night, he is carting around a lil O2 canister to help him out but otherwise doing well. apparently he caught a heck of a nasty bug, but seems his immune system rallied in the end!

tough old man, love it!

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:02 AM (emBoF)

141 Thrice shall thy push the Holy Igniter, three being the third number. The number shall not be two, nor shall it be four.
Five is right out.

Posted by: Weber Leviticus instruction manual at January 24, 2026 09:02 AM (2Ez/1)

142 oh and thank you all for the prayers! I'm certain they helped him!

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:02 AM (emBoF)

143 Woke up to temps in the mid-sixties down here in my part of the sunshine state.
But then most of you don't have to worry about your house getting blown away or flooded out every September.
So, there's that.

Posted by: Florida Peasant at January 24, 2026 09:02 AM (Lo97M)

144 Need to fix 2nd snow shovel next

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:03 AM (Ia/+0)

145 we are all the way up to 9 degrees, heading towards what the forecast claims will be 15 today. Shorts day!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 24, 2026 08:01 AM

Woke up to -9 degrees here in SE Michigan. Won't break 0 degrees until 11am. Showing a high of 6 degrees today from 3-5pm. Then back down to 3 degrees overnight.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (P5BPp)

146 Thrice shall thy push the Holy Igniter, three being the third number. The number shall not be two, nor shall it be four.
Five is right out.
Posted by: Weber Leviticus instruction manual at January 24, 2026 09:02 AM (2Ez/1)

That also applies to the bbq tong clicking. For good luck.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (wVcYX)

147 145 Need to fix 2nd snow shovel next
Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:03 AM
+++

I'm right here in the pantry.

Posted by: PAM cooking spray at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (2Ez/1)

148 I think the catastrophic nature of winter storm Fern was perhaps overstated at least here in DFW… yes it’s cold and icy and driving conditions are… imperfect. But it’s not a death machine (yet)… a little more ice and then snow on the way. As long as the ice doesn’t down powerlines leading to outages it’ll be a pleasant day indoors

It’s not like George RR Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire”… it will end

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (xT8gx)

149 But then most of you don't have to worry about your house getting blown away or flooded out every September.

so, yeah good point

BUT - here's my thing, we try to go out even in the dark winter, hike, do stuff, not just sit in the house... but it's hard.

I don't have THAT many years left when I'm being honest. I don't want to sit thru three months of basically hibernation every year anymore. I want to be able to be active out of doors more! I want a clear sky!

I love fall, but oh well. I'm DONE with winter!

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:05 AM (emBoF)

150 I dislike the “coins”; for some reason during the lockdowns conventional tater tots were often unobtainable. I noticed tater tots have been downsized too, they need a sufficient mass or size to reach their Zenith of crunchy yet tender goodness. It’s difficult to fathom how someone could fuck up a tater tot, but they prevailed.

They do rock as part of hamburger casserole. Exquisite trailer-trash cuisine right there!

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 09:05 AM (/DOZY)

151
That also applies to the bbq tong clicking. For good luck.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (wVcYX)

I must be an Old Believer. I thought two tong clicks sufficed.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 09:05 AM (tgvbd)

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

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:05 AM (ZOv7s)

153 How many years do you have left when you're NOT being honest?

Posted by: Ok, I'll ask at January 24, 2026 09:06 AM (2Ez/1)

154 154 How many years do you have left when you're NOT being honest?

ha ha in my mind I'm 29

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:07 AM (emBoF)

155 Woke up to -9 degrees here in SE Michigan. Won't break 0 degrees until 11am. Showing a high of 6 degrees today from 3-5pm. Then back down to 3 degrees overnight.
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:04 AM (P5BPp)
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It's -14 on the banks of the Red Cedar. Despite (or perhaps because of) my repeated warnings to secure the house against cold, someone left the garage door open last night, resulting in crippling heat loss we can't easily recover.

You know in the zombie movies someone leaves a door wide open for the zombie to get in and wreak havoc? Those are my kids.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:07 AM (ZOv7s)

156 We've dropped about 15 degrees in the past 4 hours. The rains, at least, have cleared out.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (wVcYX)

157 Water lines frozen in front bathroom and hot water out in the kitchen.

Thanks, kids!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (ZOv7s)

158 Snowmageddon 2026 -

As of 7:48 a.m., Oncor says there are about 3,500 customers affected by power outages.

Dallas County: 1,614 customers affected
Tarrant County: 1,011 customers affected
Collin County: 11 customers affected
Denton County: 1 customer affected

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (zILP0)

159 Who names a winter storm after a plant?
Geez.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (2Ez/1)

160 It's -14 on the banks of the Red Cedar. Despite (or perhaps because of) my repeated warnings to secure the house against cold, someone left the garage door open last night, resulting in crippling heat loss we can't easily recover.

omg

when that happens here we get animals moving right on in

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (emBoF)

161 >>Elon Musk @elonmusk

>>California treats illegals better than citizens

I'm convinced this is why Elon had his break with Trump when left DOGE. He saw what had been going on but was powerless to stop it. He's used to fixing problems immediately not at the speed of government.

California is ground zero or fraud. That's why Newsom is acting even more unhinged than his normal unhinged manner.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 24, 2026 09:10 AM (viF8m)

162 Water lines frozen in front bathroom and hot water out in the kitchen.

Thanks, kids!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (ZOv7s)

Don't panic! Don't panic!

Posted by: Lance Corporal Jones at January 24, 2026 09:11 AM (wVcYX)

163 I don't think I will be firing up the Genesis today. It is about 18 degrees and sleeting out west of Rick.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:12 AM (0U5gm)

164 I must be an Old Believer. I thought two tong clicks sufficed.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 09:05 AM (tgvbd)

You might be right, I hope the extra click isn't bad juju.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:12 AM (wVcYX)

165 I haven't seen anything from the Archdiocese saying the Sunday Obligation has been lifted because of the weather. Since the roads are forecast to be icy tomorrow morning, I'll be going to Vigil Mass this afternoon at my local parish up the road.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 24, 2026 07:56 AM (tgvbd)
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It's in the USCCB bylaws that dispensations can only granted for illegal immigrants, not normal people affected by dangerous weather. It's in the fine print somewhere.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)

166 It's -14 on the banks of the Red Cedar. Despite (or perhaps because of) my repeated warnings to secure the house against cold, someone left the garage door open last night, resulting in crippling heat loss we can't easily recover.

You know in the zombie movies someone leaves a door wide open for the zombie to get in and wreak havoc? Those are my kids.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:07 AM

Water lines frozen in front bathroom and hot water out in the kitchen.

Thanks, kids!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM

Oh no! UGH. Well, I guess the only "positive" out of this experience will be a tough life lesson for the kids they won't soon forget and will hopefully learn from.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:12 AM (P5BPp)

167 Snowmageddon 2026 -

As of 7:48 a.m., Oncor says there are about 3,500 customers affected by power outages.

Dallas County: 1,614 customers affected
Tarrant County: 1,011 customers affected
Collin County: 11 customers affected
Denton County: 1 customer affected
Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:08 AM (zILP0)

I’m in Collin so I hope this trend persists… I don’t mind being homebound for a few days but would like power to remain on….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at January 24, 2026 09:13 AM (xT8gx)

168 That is outrageous! That's not an unprofessional hairstyle!
https://is.gd/DZ7Rfy

She's clearly a member of the Audubon Society.

https://is.gd/H4e4Sp
Posted by: Archimedes

Or a Corythosaurus.

https://is.gd/FZKfDi

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 09:13 AM (L/fGl)

169 I had the water going in the kitchen so it's fine. But no water in the bathtub or bathroom sink. Couldn't run it in the sink because it keeps plugging. Not going to mess with it today.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 24, 2026 09:13 AM (+mUZM)

170 Also, Greenland's borders are sacrosanct. Any attempt to change its status is a mortal sin.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:13 AM (ZOv7s)

171 Last night , some crazy guy wearing a football jersey drove his Mercedes through the doors of the McNamara terminal at Detroit Metro airport...
Posted by: Jen the original at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (qWRc4)

My late wife's good friend is a high mucky-muck with the Detroit Metro police department. I texted her a bit ago asking for the scoop. Said he claimed he was being chased by people. Mental case, still in lockup.

Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 09:14 AM (Y1sOo)

172 Oh no! UGH. Well, I guess the only "positive" out of this experience will be a tough life lesson for the kids they won't soon forget and will hopefully learn from.
Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:12 AM (P5BPp)
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The responsible party will get to hand wash the dishes in cold water until the lines thaw, because the dishwasher is also offline.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:14 AM (ZOv7s)

173 I haven't seen anything from the Archdiocese saying the Sunday Obligation has been lifted because of the weather

we got an email yesterday

our Archdiocese (Philadelphia) gave us a dispensation (but recommended we try to go tonite if possible)

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:14 AM (emBoF)

174 Elon Musk @elonmusk

California treats illegals better than citizens
====

Duh.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 09:14 AM (RIvkX)

175 2 snow shovels in workng order

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:14 AM (Ia/+0)

176 "It is about 18 degrees and sleeting out west of Rick."

Where's Rick?

Posted by: Rick's concerned mother at January 24, 2026 09:15 AM (2Ez/1)

177 Hello, Horde! 😊♥️

It be cold here 🥶🥶🥶 - 25° outside, with a lovely coating of ice and snow on the ground. The low tonight will be 15°, and the low tomorrow night is expected to be 11°.

For those of you in colder climates, that may be "what we call Tuesday", but for us North Texans, this is chilly!

Good thing we got supplies a few days ago, before the panic set in - although apparently Sam's Club was completely out of bottled water (I'm a diva - I let Instacart brave the crowds for me 🤣🤣🤣

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Our lawn service company came out a couple of days ago and covered all of the plants and put up faucet covers. They also drained our watering system. Worth every penny!

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 24, 2026 09:15 AM (SRRAx)

178 Thrice shall thy push the Holy Igniter, three being the third number. The number shall not be two, nor shall it be four.
Five is right out.
Posted by: Weber Leviticus instruction manual

I have replaced the ignitors twice on my grill and the battery numerous times. Now I just use a long neck lighter to start it.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:15 AM (0U5gm)

179 I had the water going in the kitchen so it's fine. But no water in the bathtub or bathroom sink. Couldn't run it in the sink because it keeps plugging. Not going to mess with it today.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 24, 2026 09:13 AM (+mUZM)
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The other bathrooms are fine because the lines are interior, and the basement is good. I'm going to push some laundry through so the dryer will generate warmth. Today will be a baking day as well.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)

180 We have some nice snow falling right now.

If it wasn't so blasted cold outside (1F and -19F windchill), it would be a pleasant winter's day.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 24, 2026 09:17 AM (ESVrU)

181 A.H. Lloyd - ah, yes, the look you get on your face when the wife or kids do something so incomprehensible that you wonder how they managed to stay alive this long. I've felt my face morph into that look on a few occasions.

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 09:17 AM (pXTL4)

182 "our Archdiocese (Philadelphia) gave us a dispensation (but recommended we try to go tonite if possible"
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Remember back in a previous century when you'd have to watch the scroll on the bottom of the TV screen to see if you had to go to mass?

Posted by: Good times. Good times. at January 24, 2026 09:17 AM (2Ez/1)

183 Also, Greenland's borders are sacrosanct. Any attempt to change its status is a mortal sin.

Israel, not so much

Posted by: The Hypocrite Left at January 24, 2026 09:17 AM (z0w8y)

184 My joints have a hard time in the cold and it's just getting worse every year.
All the pet hair really doesn't help to keep the house warm, huh!?🤔
On a crazy note, I'm venturing out in this 33 degree weather to go to a garage sale. It is indoors(Palmer Event Center) and very bougie. In fact it's called, Le Garage Sale. So as long as it doesn't get icy before noon, we're going.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at January 24, 2026 09:18 AM (VCgbV)

185
I must be an Old Believer. I thought two tong clicks sufficed.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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You might be right, I hope the extra click isn't bad juju.
Posted by: Count de Monet

Didn't CBD have a recent 1wp thread about broken tong spr___s?

This is what that 3rd click does.

Posted by: BifBewalski- at January 24, 2026 09:19 AM (QVmho)

186 Mrs Refugee and I saw this coming a year ago, and are heading to the fort lauderdale cruise port in a couple hours.

Michigan, please return to normal cold by next weekend.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at January 24, 2026 09:19 AM (EXzek)

187 Morning everyone , thx MisHum.
Looks like it's going to be 12-18 inches here Sun - Mon. Over two feet 20 miles NW of me in the Catskills. We have a good amount of snow on the ground already , with ice everywhere, so it should be a mess . Won't get over freezing till next week but another storm expected then

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 24, 2026 09:20 AM (e4I2N)

188 I'm convinced this is why Elon had his break with Trump when left DOGE. He saw what had been going on but was powerless to stop it. He's used to fixing problems immediately not at the speed of government.

California is ground zero or fraud. That's why Newsom is acting even more unhinged than his normal unhinged manner.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 24, 2026 09:10 AM

Agreed. Also, I have seen a lot of posts recently of conservatives as well as conservative speakers and politicians connecting the Democrats to the population replacement in the U.S.A. and explaining it as the Democrats' ticket to guaranteed election victories.

I know the U.S.A. focus has to be stated, but I think the bigger picture is that this is not the Democrats' plan, but the WEF plan for all western nations. Which is obvious when you see almost every western nation has been doing the same thing as the Democrats in the U.S.A. for the past 2+ decades. Canada, UK, France, Australia, most of Europe in general.

And of course Newsome is a WEF Young Global Leader. So he's executing the WEF plan as ordered.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:20 AM (P5BPp)

189 Hey WH. In case no one has noticed, the Left has declared Civil War.

Posted by: Ordinary American at January 24, 2026 09:20 AM (WHfpM)

190 In the blessings department, there are quite a few. Blood glucose has continued to fall, well within normal range. Dare I hope that my A1C in March will come in clean?

BP also good, which is surprising given the circumstances.

The hole where my molar used to be is coming along nicely. I'm nibbling some toast without any problem. The bad tooth had already gotten me used to using one side to chew, so it's not much of a reach.

Youngest has jaw surgery coming up in February. This is many years in the making and should correct her bite and ease the pain in her jaw and ears. She's not looking forward to a liquid diet, but is looking forward to the pain relief.

Prayers are always appreciated and based on what we've been through, I know they are efficacious.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:21 AM (ZOv7s)

191 Ryan Hall, Y'All is LIVE:

https://www.youtube.com/live/ezp-7eLXBVs

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:21 AM (wVcYX)

192 @39/I used to have a different nic: "I wonder how many people won't get the kid playing with the bomb core."

I cringed when I saw that one, knowing what it did to a couple of scientists.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 24, 2026 09:21 AM (O7YUW)

193 MSNOW’s Nicolle Wallace calls protest in Minneapolis “An act of historic bravery."

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Misspelled hysteric.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 09:21 AM (L/fGl)

194 8 lb bag of Ore-Ida tater tots. Have to break to down into easier to use bags.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:22 AM (zILP0)

195 >>Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:20 AM (P5BPp)

I agree 100%.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 24, 2026 09:23 AM (viF8m)

196 It's -14 on the banks of the Red Cedar. Despite (or perhaps because of) my repeated warnings to secure the house against cold, someone left the garage door open last night, resulting in crippling heat loss we can't easily recover.

You know in the zombie movies someone leaves a door wide open for the zombie to get in and wreak havoc? Those are my kids.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:07 AM

This is why I do a perimeter check each and every night before I go to bed. I check every outside door including the garage doors to make sure they are down and locked.

Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at January 24, 2026 09:23 AM (0N4FZ)

197 Ryan Hall, Y'All is LIVE:

https://www.youtube.com/live/ezp-7eLXBVs
Posted by: Count de Monet
__________

That's the Y'All bot stream. He'll be going live a little later.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:24 AM (XvL8K)

198 >>This is why I do a perimeter check each and every night before I go to bed. I check every outside door including the garage doors to make sure they are down and locked.

Same. Internal walkaround. Checking the garage doors down is the last thing before setting the ADT alarm and going to bed.

Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 09:26 AM (Y1sOo)

199 Doyon 26, the largest land-based drilling rig in North America, tipped over while being moved to a new location on Alaska's North Slope.

Reports are that there are no serious injuries, and that at the current time the resulting fire is under control.

Let's hope it remains that way.

Video: fall down, go boom.

https://tinyurl.com/42f36c9c

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 24, 2026 09:26 AM (IG3/x)

200 It's 7° at the moment and it won't get over 15° today. Bears hibernating have got it right

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 24, 2026 09:27 AM (e4I2N)

201
who is Ryan Hall?

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 24, 2026 09:27 AM (tljrc)

202 I didn't even know Muslims believed in Christmas.

BREAKING: Mayor Mamdani confirms that all NY illegals qualify for his free childcare

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 09:27 AM (L/fGl)

203 Also, Greenland's borders are sacrosanct. Any attempt to change its status is a mortal sin.

We are all Greenland, at least for this weekend.

Posted by: t-bird at January 24, 2026 09:28 AM (4bj3d)

204 >>This is why I do a perimeter check each and every night before I go to bed. I check every outside door including the garage doors to make sure they are down and locked.

Same. Internal walkaround. Checking the garage doors down is the last thing before setting the ADT alarm and going to bed.
Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 09:26 AM (Y1sOo)
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The kids often do it WHILE I'm asleep. They're all adults. It's crazy.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 24, 2026 09:29 AM (ZOv7s)

205 who is Ryan Hall?
Posted by: AltonJackson
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The arch rival of Max Velocity. Sounds like a superhero thing, but true.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:29 AM (XvL8K)

206 who is Ryan Hall?
Posted by: AltonJackson

He's only THE internet weatherman.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:31 AM (wVcYX)

207 My garage door closes automatically after 5 minutes.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 09:32 AM (RIvkX)

208 -28 here, just before dawn

Brrrr!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 24, 2026 09:32 AM (Cjt/F)

209 My wife had the Weather Channel on.

Those people sound very, very concerned. Panic seems to have set in with some of them.

I find it amusing.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 09:33 AM (qwVdq)

210 Same. Internal walkaround. Checking the garage doors down is the last thing before setting the ADT alarm and going to bed.

What breed of dog is ADT?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:33 AM (a4flb)

211 How is a drink made with caramel ever called "skinny"?
I think right there you see the descent of reason that leads us to where we are today. (Insert Solzhenitsyn quote here.)

Posted by: GWB at January 24, 2026 09:33 AM (tCAX2)

212 Hey, sock, are you participating in Winter Field Day? Seems like most folks are getting more than they bargained for this year!

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 09:34 AM (pXTL4)

213 We bought the Weber Apocalypse thinking it the latest and greatest, but-

somehow the steaks always wind-up burnt, rotten, or disappear entirely.

Do not buy!
Posted by: naturalfake at January 24, 2026 09:00 AM (iJfKG)

The Weber Leviticus only cooks kosher food.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 09:34 AM (gbOdA)

214 What breed of dog is ADT?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:33 AM (a4flb)

Another Dumb Terrier

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 09:34 AM (gbOdA)

215 My wife had the Weather Channel on.

Those people sound very, very concerned. Panic seems to have set in with some of them.

I find it amusing.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 09:33 AM (qwVdq)

Hopefully that panic is because they are losing viewership as people are not freaking out. (/sigh/ Not likely, given our current state of Americans.)

Posted by: GWB at January 24, 2026 09:35 AM (tCAX2)

216 This is why I do a perimeter check each and every night before I go to bed. I check every outside door including the garage doors to make sure they are down and locked.

Posted by: Mister Scott

I just assumed everyone did that. I learned it from my father. Not necessarily for zombies.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:35 AM (0U5gm)

217 The Weber Leviticus only cooks kosher food.

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 09:34 AM (gbOdA)

And doesn't work on Shabbat!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 24, 2026 09:35 AM (TqQJm)

218 That's the Y'All bot stream. He'll be going live a little later.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:24 AM (XvL8K)

Thanks for the correction. I'm new to his channel and didn't grok the YALLBOT format vs live human. I thought Ryan was seeing a man about a horse for a brief moment.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 24, 2026 09:35 AM (wVcYX)

219 You can't keep a good man down.

Trans Space Force colonel now running for Congress after getting canned by Trump

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 09:36 AM (L/fGl)

220 The storm is called Winter Storm Fern. It started with hurricane names , but the "experts" just can't leave well enough alone

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 24, 2026 09:36 AM (e4I2N)

221 If you are tired of doom and gloom weather reports, you should watch Ryan Hall. He never hypes the weather.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 24, 2026 09:37 AM (+mUZM)

222 I'm going to bake a loaf of sourdough before I leave and the make some short ribs for dinner.

This new kitty I have is now over 11 lbs at almost 10 months old. He is sleeping at my feet now. He has started jumping the other cats which they don't appreciate. He's trying to play with them but they want nothing to do with him. The dog will play with him but he's bigger and can get rough so it doesn't last long.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at January 24, 2026 09:37 AM (VCgbV)

223 Any morons here from northern Arkansas or Mississippi? That's where they're saying the white ice death is hitting today.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:38 AM (XvL8K)

224 "It is about 18 degrees and sleeting out west of Rick."

Where's Rick?
Posted by: Rick's concerned mother

Fannin County. About a half mile from the Red River. Almost midway between Sherman & Paris.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:38 AM (zILP0)

225 101 That is outrageous! That's not an unprofessional hairstyle!

https://is.gd/DZ7Rfy
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 08:43 AM (L/fGl)

Gotta admit - that's kind of a cool hairstyle! 😊

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 24, 2026 09:38 AM (SRRAx)

226 "If you must run with sharp objects. Take it outside."

Don't think I'll be running outside today. A nice blanket of snow overnight. Pretty. But cold. A toasty 8° here in NE Okla., "feels" -7°. Got the long juans and wooly socks on just to be inside the bunker.

Daisy Dog did not take time to sniff around the back yard. Outside, does her thing, back in. Still haven't been able to teach her how to close the door, though.

I pray all ye Moron Horde and associates are warm and well fed this arctic morning (depending on your hemisphere and latitude).

Posted by: mindful webworker - awaiting the brew at January 24, 2026 09:38 AM (OJSFI)

227 Doyon 26, the largest land-based drilling rig in North America, tipped over while being moved to a new location on Alaska's North Slope.

Reports are that there are no serious injuries, and that at the current time the resulting fire is under control.

Let's hope it remains that way.

Video: fall down, go boom.

https://tinyurl.com/42f36c9c

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

I have been on one of those on the slope. It is hard to imagine, but these are huge tracked vehicles with a drilling rig mounted on them. Think of a small offshore rig moving across the tundra on tracks. It is efficient, considering there are no roads, no fences, no trees, just a massive swamp that is frozen nine months of the year.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:39 AM (0U5gm)

228 GWB

No panic here in rural Kansas, nor in the conurbation to my south. There were milk, eggs, bread and TP in abundance Friday afternoon at two of the local grocery stores.

The contrast is sharp between here and Northern Virginia.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 24, 2026 09:39 AM (u82oZ)

229 My wife had the Weather Channel on.

Those people sound very, very concerned. Panic seems to have set in with some of them.

I find it amusing.

Posted by: Martini Farmer

Does everyone remember the good old days, when rain or snow were not a national crisis? I don't even remember weathermen doing special reports. If it was going to snow, so be it.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:41 AM (0U5gm)

230 Trump just dropped a nuke on the Canuckelheads. It's so great having a president that knows what time it is.

https://tinyurl.com/m4uufbnt

Posted by: JackStraw at January 24, 2026 09:42 AM (viF8m)

231

Carrisa Codel - Ozark News. Cute girl.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:42 AM (zILP0)

232 (Insert Solzhenitsyn quote here.)

We are living in the times where having any quote of his should be a keyboard macro for quick and easy insertion into most any topic.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (a4flb)

233 For some reason, a significant number of people indulge in over-reacting to the weather.

My wife kinda does it too.

It has snowed and been really cold before, and somewhow you made it, dear.

It's called winter. If the roads are bad, don't drive on 'em.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (MSlZp)

234 it's actually super weird how the news is being over this?

I don't get it

we get snow here usually, it's not that crazy

Posted by: BlackOrchid at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (emBoF)

235 mindful webworker

-1℉. Wind chill -16℉. And the snow is very pretty. Looks like 3 inches so far, with more arriving.

But we are out of the main path of the storm, unlike you.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (u82oZ)

236 Oh, Ore-Ida does have dehydrated onions in them so I'm betting Kroger House Brand does too.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (zILP0)

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

May God bless all of his children this day, and keep those in harm's way safe.

And may God bless the U.S.A. and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 24, 2026 09:43 AM (kB9dk)

238 I'm going to bake a loaf of sourdough before I leave and the make some short ribs for dinner.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended

I ended up with some short ribs, trying to figure out a way to make them.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 24, 2026 09:44 AM (0U5gm)

239 And doesn't work on Shabbat!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 24, 2026 09:35 AM (TqQJm)

OK SBC boy here
What the hell is sabbath mode on ovens and dishwashers?

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 09:44 AM (gbOdA)

240 Carissa Codel is funny. I love the clips of her reading her "hate mail" social media in her news anchor voice.

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 09:45 AM (pXTL4)

241 I remember when Ryan Hall did only Kentucky weather. IIRC he's somewhere in eastern KY. Pikeville? I think that's his hometown but not sure if he lives there or not.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 24, 2026 09:45 AM (qwVdq)

242 Those people sound very, very concerned. Panic seems to have set in with some of them.

I find it amusing.

I don't have a TV so can't confirm, but does the Weather Channel show a lot of Ashwagandha, Magnesium, metyrapone or ketoconazole advertisements for the treatment of chronic elevated cortisol levels?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:46 AM (a4flb)

243 There is always stuff to do, inside the house. Not going to panic, unlike some friends of mine in Northern Virginia.

I too long for the days when we as a society just handled weather perturbations with elan and mostly indifference.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 24, 2026 09:48 AM (u82oZ)

244 Carrisa Codel - Ozark News. Cute girl.
Posted by: rickb223
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Very thick cute.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:48 AM (XvL8K)

245 Everyone have a cozy day, while being warm and loved.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 24, 2026 09:49 AM (u82oZ)

246 Oh, Ore-Ida does have dehydrated onions in them so I'm betting Kroger House Brand does too.

You are correct, according to the Kroger on-line shopping website, their brand includes "onion powder"

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:49 AM (a4flb)

247 The onionized tater tots usually have an artificial cloying taste that I dislike. An unadorned, unadulterated Tater Tot is a thing of unsurpassed perfection. You can then season or adorn as desired.

Yeah, I prefer “real” potatoes but Tater Tots have their place, quick and convenient.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 09:49 AM (iW48I)

248 Gotta admit - that's kind of a cool hairstyle! 😊
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas

I'm pretty tolerant. She doesn't have neck tattoos, and a face full of tackle, etc. The hair is kind of an art piece, frankly, nicely done, and would lighten my mood if she was on my medical team.

I'd let her stay.

One of my mom's physician assistants has armfuls of tats, and nose and eyebrow piercings, and gay rainbow shit all over her scrubs. I'll take the black gal with hair hat any day.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at January 24, 2026 09:50 AM (h7ZuX)

249 And inside for 3rd cup of coffee

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:50 AM (Ia/+0)

250 Trump Says He’s Skipping the Super Bowl, Trashes Halftime Performers Bad Bunny and Green Day: They “Sow Hatred”

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Can't blame him.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 09:50 AM (L/fGl)

251 Good morning good people. Prayers for all Hordian intentions - those specifically requested and those known but to God.

Prayers if you please for a family friend Jane. She is actively dying while in Stage 4 breast cancer. She's put up a hell of a fight but we fear her time is very near.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 24, 2026 09:51 AM (cYBz/)

252 Story on the X is local kennels are marking ICE dogs for neglect.

In case you need some more hate to keep you warm.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 24, 2026 09:51 AM (HXT0k)

253 Good Morning Dear Morons

West of the Rockies so we're not participating.

Stay safe and warm everyone.

Currently 55 F going up to 63 at the beach....probably drive down tot he beach and watch the pretty girls riding along the bike path....

There was a time I'd be hiking on Saturday morning but my heart just isn't in anything any more......

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (QGaXH)

254 PabloD - wow, no kidding! Very Winter Field Day for sure.
I will go out for a few hours as I usually do, operate from the car in a POTA parking lot; maybe the same tomorrow.
I'm wondering how many will be participating; lighter pileups would be good for the QRP operators.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (Cjt/F)

255 If you are tired of doom and gloom weather reports, you should watch Ryan Hall. He never hypes the weather.

Or something more practical like your electric provider's outage map.

Track and see where the action (or lack of action) is happening.

Most of the outages are now south of me, so we might be in the clear - the birds have come out and are foraging and that is usually a sign the precip is over.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (a4flb)

256 OK SBC boy here
What the hell is sabbath mode on ovens and dishwashers?

Posted by: r hennigantx

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A fancy way of working around food prep rules

Posted by: 2009Refugee at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (EXzek)

257 A fancy way of working around food prep rules
Posted by: 2009Refugee at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (EXzek)

ok

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 24, 2026 09:53 AM (gbOdA)

258 Carissa Codel.
Is she the cute blonde one with the extra padding?
Yeah, she's funny.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 24, 2026 09:53 AM (2Ez/1)

259 1+ minute video of U.S. military fleet around Iran.

Vivid @VividProwess

It's never a good idea to threaten America.

The huge U.S. military buildup around Iran is soon to be done.

Pivotal days are ahead of us.

X video (01:03): https://bit.ly/4sVe67u

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:54 AM (P5BPp)

260 If the new rules are everyone simply refuses to do business with people or groups we don’t like, I predict a lot of very very “interesting” and frankly amising situations. They have not thought this through, not even a little bit.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 09:54 AM (iW48I)

261 Story on the X is local kennels are marking ICE dogs for neglect.

In case you need some more hate to keep you warm.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice

You mistreat an animal, I mistreat you.
I don't care about your excuse.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:55 AM (zILP0)

262 I am done with weather forecasts until it gets here

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:56 AM (Ia/+0)

263 Sock - yeah, I usually don't participate in WFD, because I'm almost always operating QRP and don't want to deal with the pileups. I froze my tail off last weekend on a SOTA hike with terrible band conditions; that was enough for me.

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 09:56 AM (pXTL4)

264 Carissa Codel.
Is she the cute blonde one with the extra padding?
Yeah, she's funny.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

Yes. Awesome attitude.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 24, 2026 09:56 AM (zILP0)

265 Marxists mistrest animals its nothing to stop them mistreated humans

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 09:57 AM (Ia/+0)

266 The huge U.S. military buildup around Iran is soon to be done.

Pivotal days are ahead of us.

X video (01:03): https://bit.ly/4sVe67u

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:54 AM

Or... that could be AI. Can't tell anymore.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 09:57 AM (P5BPp)

267
Remember Canada's navy sent a ship to Cuba in support of the regime a couple years ago.

It didn't become a frozen communist shithole overnight.

100% tariff sounds about right.

Posted by: Auspex at January 24, 2026 09:58 AM (Y8DZL)

268 World's longest running science experiment. Pitch in a funnel.
We're on our ninth drop of pitch in almost 100 years.

https://tinyurl.com/ycrxey3b

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 24, 2026 09:58 AM (XvL8K)

269 Well, I think I'll bundle up and brave the (checks phone) 28 degrees and clear skies to go in search of an artery-clogging breakfast. Be well and stay warm, Morons!

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 09:59 AM (pXTL4)

270 That is outrageous! That's not an unprofessional hairstyle!

So say the co-workers who wear pajamas all day and make tiktok dance videos at work.

Posted by: t-bird at January 24, 2026 10:00 AM (4bj3d)

271 I know the U.S.A. focus has to be stated, but I think the bigger picture is that this is not the Democrats' plan, but the WEF plan for all western nations.

Unfortunately, the bulk of the votes come from retards and WEF is not directly on the ballot, so we are better served primarying out WEF-RINOs, then making it a D = misery, poverty, fraud and crime sort of election.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:00 AM (a4flb)

272
The Coffee Song

Frank Sinatra was the coolest cat in town
He sure could lay those catchy rhythms down
But he didn't realize
(and much to his surprise)
All that coffee turned his blue eyes brown

Posted by: muldoon at January 24, 2026 10:01 AM (qgHp7)

273 >>Or... that could be AI. Can't tell anymore.

My first thought was either AI or taken from some video game.

Posted by: one hour sober at January 24, 2026 10:01 AM (Y1sOo)

274 If the new rules are everyone simply refuses to do business with people or groups we don’t like, I predict a lot of very very “interesting” and frankly amising situations. They have not thought this through, not even a little bit.

Posted by: Common Tater at January 24, 2026 09:54 AM

This always goes only one way. I'm old enough to remember "bake the cake, bigot", "film the same-sex wedding, bigot" and "no making pizzas if you don't agree with same-sex weddings, bigot" was the message and if you defied them, your business would be destroyed.

Now, the same people are denying business to I.C.E.

And in the case of the "bake the cake" stuff, they were not denying business to people, but simply refusing business based on personal principles. But that was deemed not okay. But now, apparently it is okay to deny business based on personal principles.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 10:02 AM (P5BPp)

275 Gotta admit - that's kind of a cool hairstyle! 😊
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Texas

It's a hairstyle that tells the rest of the world "I won't wash my hair for the next three months". I mean, how do you SLEEP with that on your head?

Posted by: Archimedes at January 24, 2026 10:05 AM (Riz8t)

276 Oh, affirm, busting pileups QRP is ... an exercise in patience and persistence ... (the only non-profane words that come to mind)

bands were pretty rough last week for sure; add hiking in the cold and I can totally see your point!

doing more SOTA is one of my radio resolutions for this year, not that Wisconsin has a lot.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 24, 2026 10:05 AM (Cjt/F)

277 As long as I'm home and warm I like blizzards. They let me enjoy being an introvert without guilt.

Posted by: Northernlurker , Maple Syrup MAGA at January 24, 2026 10:05 AM (8CIFn)

278 Trump just dropped a nuke on the Canuckelheads. It's so great having a president that knows what time it is.

https://tinyurl.com/m4uufbnt
Posted by: JackStraw at January 24, 2026 09:42 AM (viF8m)

Thank you for your attention to this matter! Never gets old….

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at January 24, 2026 10:06 AM (xT8gx)

279 The left has determination, muscle and force multipliers, the right does not.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 24, 2026 10:06 AM (NdrtD)

280 My plan is to finish the book 'I'm reading

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 10:07 AM (Ia/+0)

281 Bon appetit, PabloD!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 24, 2026 10:07 AM (Cjt/F)

282 Michelle Obama Whines About Being Known as “Barack Obama’s Wife”: “I Went to Princeton and Harvard!”

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Attack of the 50 IQ Woman!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 10:08 AM (L/fGl)

283 But now, apparently it is okay to deny business based on personal principles.

My basic principle is "Get Off the X".

If you are a hotelier or restauranter check your business insurance policy to see what all is covered by damage from riots.

Since hosting ICE agents is begging for your business to be get a Yelp reputation attack, vandalized or fire bombed, it doesn't make business sense to take in a government rate guest if your business is wrecked and your customers are terrorized by feral mobs who fear no consequences or retaliation.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:09 AM (a4flb)

284 Idly wonders what QRP and SOTA stand for. Doesn't look them up.

Posted by: Too lazy at January 24, 2026 10:09 AM (2Ez/1)

285 Trump just dropped a nuke on the Canuckelheads. It's so great having a president that knows what time it is.
https://tinyurl.com/m4uufbnt

Canada is now officially a fag country.

Posted by: Archie Bunker at January 24, 2026 10:10 AM (R/m4+)

286 It's a hairstyle that tells the rest of the world "I won't wash my hair for the next three months". I mean, how do you SLEEP with that on your head?
Posted by: Archimedes

And it must have taken hours at the hairstylist and cost a shit load of money.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 24, 2026 10:10 AM (L/fGl)

287 Michelle Obama Whines About Being Known as “Barack Obama’s Wife”: “I Went to Princeton and Harvard!”

OK, fine "Barack Obama's Beard". Happy?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:10 AM (a4flb)

288 Good morning all
Had a restless night so late getting started. Had this weird dream that I was running for office and sure to get elected, only to find out I lost by a lot. Almost like it was rigged.🤔
Anyway currently 13 here, feels like 2. I moved South to escape this but apparently it followed me.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 24, 2026 10:10 AM (t/2Uw)

289 Michelle Obama Whines About Being Known as “Barack Obama’s Wife”: “I Went to Princeton and Harvard!”

And what exactly did you accomplish with those fake, DEI credentials? I'll wait.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 24, 2026 10:10 AM (Riz8t)

290 I wonder how many people won't get the kid playing with the bomb core.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 24, 2026 08:10 AM (ExV1e)

Mom: Demon Core Productions was having a sale.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at January 24, 2026 10:11 AM (/HDaX)

291 It's -53 degrees outside my window!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 24, 2026 10:11 AM (TqQJm)

292 And it must have taken hours at the hairstylist and cost a shit load of money.

Welfare cash and weed.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:11 AM (a4flb)

293 And it must have taken hours at the hairstylist and cost a shit load of money.

Welfare cash and weed.

She might run a Learing Center. You don't know.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 24, 2026 10:12 AM (Riz8t)

294 Unfortunately, the bulk of the votes come from retards and WEF is not directly on the ballot, so we are better served primarying out WEF-RINOs, then making it a D = misery, poverty, fraud and crime sort of election.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:00 AM

Yep, the strategy to focus on local (U.S.A.) versus worldwide WEF cabal makes sense. Start off with the WEF stuff and LIVs tune out and assume you're a conspiracy nut.

Focusing on tangible stuff people can wrap their minds around like the Somali fraud and illegals getting better benefits than American citizens and election fraud based on illegals voting and that can better penetrate into the brains with people with their heads in the sand about this stuff.

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at January 24, 2026 10:12 AM (P5BPp)

295 It's -53 degrees outside my window!

In-flight internet For the Win!

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at January 24, 2026 10:13 AM (a4flb)

296 Currently 55 F going up to 63 at the beach....probably drive down tot he beach and watch the pretty girls riding along the bike path....

There was a time I'd be hiking on Saturday morning but my heart just isn't in anything any more......
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 24, 2026 09:52 AM (QGaXH)

We were supposed to get some rain today, but so far the sun is shining. I took out some trash this morning, wearing shorts and a wife-beater. It was a bit chilly.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 24, 2026 10:13 AM (/2xM/)

297 291 It's -53 degrees outside my window!

You'd best keep your head warm. Put on a beret.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 24, 2026 10:14 AM (Riz8t)

298 Sabbath mode allows observant people to use the appliance without breaking the rules prohibiting "kindling lights" or "doing work"

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 24, 2026 10:14 AM (RIvkX)

299 296 We were supposed to get some rain today, but so far the sun is shining. I took out some trash this morning, wearing shorts and a wife-beater. It was a bit chilly.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 24, 2026 10:13 AM (/2xM/)

Where located Burt?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at January 24, 2026 10:15 AM (QGaXH)

300 QRP = low power (5 watts or less).
SOTA = Summits on the Air.
Ham radio nerdspeak.

Posted by: PabloD at January 24, 2026 10:15 AM (pXTL4)

301 I remember reading Mooch's college thesis, it was so bad it made no sense

Posted by: Skip at January 24, 2026 10:15 AM (Ia/+0)

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