First World Problems...

That's one of my favorite lowball glasses, and because I am a big fan of Old Fashioneds, it gets heavy use.

Alas, it suffered a chip, and while it wasn't particularly expensive, it is a nice solid, heavy glass that adds to the enjoyment of my cocktails! So I wasn't about to toss the thing. Remember, I am a cheap bastard!

So...what to do?

Some 600 grit sandpaper, a thin punch, and a very long time carefully sanding smooth the jagged edge, and all's right in the world!

A First World Problem AND a First World Solution!

Posted by: CBD at 02:00 PM

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Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:00 PM (Ia/+0)

2 ST

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:02 PM (UFwgc)

3 Broke my balloon wine glass, have to get another soon . Had it a very long time.

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:02 PM (Ia/+0)

4 Some sandpaper wrapped on a dowel, deepen that notch, and you'd have a pretty good high capacity assault ashtray.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 01, 2026 02:02 PM (Apzx6)

5 I got some highball glasses.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:02 PM (UFwgc)

6 Buy a new one

Posted by: It's me donna at March 01, 2026 02:03 PM (VE6XX)

7 So you didn’t have to gen up a rudimentary lathe.

Posted by: Eromero at March 01, 2026 02:03 PM (sH4Bk)

8 I have a couple cocktail glasses like that. None really all that "nice" but the perfect size for "whatever."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 01, 2026 02:04 PM (jtM2q)

9 I had a great Manhattan yesterday made by an old college friend as we toasted the liberation of Iran.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 01, 2026 02:04 PM (RIvkX)

10 Putting some heat to it would have been more advanced.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 02:04 PM (/lPRQ)

11 My favorite 24 oz mug has a chip. I've often wondered if I can fire polish it with a MAPP gas torch, or if that would just cause the whole thing to shatter.

Posted by: Bacon Jeff at March 01, 2026 02:05 PM (130D4)

12 I fixed a pyrex lid for mrs B a few days ago the same way. It was a chip on the edge that left it razor sharp, and was going to toss it. I asked what do you do with the pot without a lid? Oh, maybe use tinfoil. Da fuq? It was also her grandmother's. I said give that thing. I ran out to the garage and grabbed some of my stones, stoned the edge smooth, then buffed it out on a polishing wheel. Done.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 01, 2026 02:05 PM (snZF9)

13 I am one who thinks every beverage has its purpose glass.
Now you can drink with the wrong glass but why be uncivilized?

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:05 PM (Ia/+0)

14 Cosmic ray cause every piece of dishware and sippery to chip at some point. It's inevitable.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 01, 2026 02:06 PM (diia5)

15 Do you have a mapp gas torch? You can melt and smooth any jagged edge off with no problem, just don't hit it with too much heat all at once or it will crack.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 01, 2026 02:06 PM (gVUi7)

16 Are you sure you don't have some Scotch blood?

Use it up
Wear it out,
Make it do
Do without.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RkOfE)

17 Some 600 grit sandpaper, a thin punch, and a very long time carefully sanding smooth the jagged edge, and all's right in the world!

A First World Problem AND a First World Solution!
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Impressed. And fascinated.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 01, 2026 02:07 PM (RIvkX)

18 Take your oxy-acetylene torch and remelt the chipped edge to smooth it out.

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at March 01, 2026 02:07 PM (SHZtS)

19 My favorite 24 oz mug has a chip. I've often wondered if I can fire polish it with a MAPP gas torch, or if that would just cause the whole thing to shatter.
Posted by: Bacon Jeff

Only one way to find out.

Be sure to follow all requirements for safety equipment.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 02:07 PM (/lPRQ)

20 Troll Dances On Corpses

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 01, 2026 02:07 PM (RIvkX)

21 Get some Yeti Ramblers. No chipping.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:08 PM (UFwgc)

22 I am one who thinks every beverage has its purpose glass.
Now you can drink with the wrong glass but why be uncivilized?
Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:05 PM (Ia/+0)

Since I use 16 oz wide mouth canning jars to drink out of, I guess I am not civilized.
Oh, not highballs of course. I use the 8 oz small mouth canning jars for those.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 02:08 PM (rbvCR)

23 Copses of trees?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:08 PM (UFwgc)

24 There is no way I could tolerate such chaos and disorder in my glassware.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 01, 2026 02:10 PM (RIvkX)

25 16 Do you have a mapp gas torch? You can melt and smooth any jagged edge off with no problem, just don't hit it with too much heat all at once or it will crack.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at March 01, 2026 02:06 PM (gVUi7)

Yes, my wife does some glass fusing and bead making.

Posted by: Bacon Jeff at March 01, 2026 02:10 PM (130D4)

26 Dom Perrignon goes in a styrofoam cup.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 01, 2026 02:10 PM (xxBSa)

27 Get some Yeti Ramblers. No chipping.
Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:08 PM (UFwgc)

Small Mason jars, then you can buy in bulk.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at March 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Apzx6)

28 Kindltot your more civilized than you realize

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:10 PM (Ia/+0)

29 The one in the middle is definitely Willie Nelson.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 02:12 PM (Kt19C)

30 I have the AoS shot glass provided by a philanthropist at the X TxMoMe. It fits any and all drinks.

Posted by: Eromero at March 01, 2026 02:12 PM (sH4Bk)

31 How did troops get killed? Fighter pilots? Special Ops?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:14 PM (UFwgc)

32 Human ingenuity truly has no bounds.

Posted by: tankdemon at March 01, 2026 02:14 PM (E4pkH)

33 Red solo cups are more classy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:14 PM (zZu0s)

34 It looks like we smoked Achmadinajead in the first round of attacks.

Or however the fuck his name is spelled. Fuck it, he's dead.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 01, 2026 02:16 PM (xxBSa)

35 > Small Mason jars, then you can buy in bulk.
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I've got an assortment of sizes. Some came with moonshine in them.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at March 01, 2026 02:16 PM (jtM2q)

36 Apologies for early off-topic post but thought folks should be aware:

From previous thread:

319 316 Something went BOOM. Windows shook. No siren in Jerusalem.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 01, 2026 02:14 PM (MFAsx)

Praying for all of you
Posted by: It's me donna at March 01, 2026 02:15 PM (VE6XX)

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at March 01, 2026 02:17 PM (QGaXH)

37 Legalinsurrection.com - Ahmadinejad has been killed in a Israeli airstrike

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:17 PM (Ia/+0)

38 Oh, not highballs of course. I use the 8 oz small mouth canning jars for those.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 02:08 PM (rbvCR)

Too small!

The 12 ounce ones are perfect for G&Ts though....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 02:18 PM (n9ltV)

39 A moment of silence?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:18 PM (UFwgc)

40 The smoothed chip gives it character.

Posted by: illiniwek at March 01, 2026 02:19 PM (vbXSk)

41 It looks like we smoked Achmadinajead in the first round of attacks.
Or however the fuck his name is spelled. Fuck it, he's dead.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 01, 2026 02:16 PM (xxBSa)

****************************

Israel must be wiped off the face of the map!

Posted by: Zombie Ahmadinejad at March 01, 2026 02:19 PM (V8teu)

42 Bypass the shot glass entirely. Drink straight from the bottle.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at March 01, 2026 02:19 PM (DsA2n)

43 Moolah Musical Chairs?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:19 PM (UFwgc)

44 31 How did troops get killed? Fighter pilots? Special Ops?
Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:14 PM (UFwgc)

Hegsgeth said no details til 24 hours after next of kin is informed...and maybe not even then...

Posted by: Nova Local at March 01, 2026 02:20 PM (tOcjL)

45 Also there, 3 American servicemen and 9 Israelis wete killed by a Iranian ballistic missile

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 02:20 PM (Ia/+0)

46 My house came with a built in liquor cabinet, and my wife and I came with a ton of glassware each, as.it was the theme of the couples shower our friends threw for our mid thirties wedding.
I look at it now and know it's all just going to be tossed, unwanted, when pass or move on. Sad, but times change.
Needs to be dusted.

Posted by: From about That Time at March 01, 2026 02:20 PM (sl73Y)

47 A moment of silence?
Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:18 PM (UFwgc)

Mmm.

While we scratch our ass and think about the ayatollah of sheep and shinola.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:20 PM (zZu0s)

48 It’s funny how you can put mediocre wine in a beautiful glass and it tastes better.

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 01, 2026 02:21 PM (grtY7)

49 Our Marines got nine kills at the consulate in Pakistan

some Pakis fucked around
they quickly found out

Posted by: Don Black at March 01, 2026 02:21 PM (ZxPkt)

50 I should do that with a beer mug that sustained similar damage. Said beer mug was purchased for me by a very dear friend, after enjoying a fine meal at the late, great Baltimore Brewing Company, circa 1992.

I also have a thin-walled scotch glass, the last surviving member of a set of eight, given me by another dear friend, circa 1995. I recently noticed a crack in its rim, and it's just a matter of time before the crack grows and the glass joins its lamented brethren.

Little turns 21 this year. Would be an appropriate occasion to procure a set of fine stemware, methinks...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 01, 2026 02:21 PM (nbLIj)

51 Just drink it straight out of the box.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:22 PM (UFwgc)

52 Small Mason jars, then you can buy in bulk.

I keep all glass jars that fit standard mason jar screw-tops. Jams, honey, various Amish preserves. I have a cupboard in the garage for them. It’s getting full, so eventually I’ll have to start choosing the best (the honey I get, the roadside vendor has a box for returning the jars, which I’ve started using now that I have an ample supply).

I even have four mason jars with handles, which are perfect for making breakfast drinks, such as an egg, milk, and bourbon. My Oster blender is designed to fit that size mason jar.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 01, 2026 02:23 PM (EXyHK)

53 I look at it now and know it's all just going to be tossed, unwanted, when pass or move on. Sad, but times change.
Needs to be dusted.
Posted by: From about That Time

Not necessarily. Some factions of Gen Z are starting to appreciate such things.

I wonder if a high end catering company would be interested in purchasing from you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 01, 2026 02:23 PM (grtY7)

54 American Kestrel, that's also Depression-era immigrant Catholic wisdom (use it up, wear it out, etc), with the final addition, after do without, of "Offer it up".

Posted by: barbarausa at March 01, 2026 02:30 PM (enw9G)

55 I bought a little diamond honer that has a flat side and a curved side. Works great for glass or pottery chips.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at March 01, 2026 02:31 PM (+kPSk)

56 I will stay on topic

FWP
beginning of winter, I paid good money to have my fireplace and chimney scrubbed out, inspected and certified safe for use.

It never got cold enough to build a fire.

Posted by: Don Black at March 01, 2026 02:32 PM (ZxPkt)

57 Since I use 16 oz wide mouth canning jars to drink out of, I guess I am not civilized.
Oh, not highballs of course. I use the 8 oz small mouth canning jars for those.
Posted by: Kindltot

I use canning jars too.
Had a co-worker who told me not only is it weird that I do that but also weird that I do not use the same stanley cup whatever as everyone else. Pointing out that canning jar lids keep shi off the parts of the jar/cup you put your lips on was not pursausive, but everyone else uses these...
Later in an unrelated discussion suggested he watch Idiotocracy

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 02:33 PM (/lPRQ)

58 islam doesn't allow booze

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 01, 2026 02:35 PM (jrgJz)

59 It took me so long to collect my complete set of Waterford wine and water goblets that the pattern I chose went out of circulation. Had to buy the remaining glasses from Replacements Ltd. I need to start using them more. As nurse says, wine, even box wine, tastes so much better when you drink from a pretty glass.

Posted by: Tuna at March 01, 2026 02:35 PM (lJ0H4)

60 It never got cold enough to build a fire.

Be like Nixon, turn on the AC then build a fire.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 02:36 PM (Kt19C)

61 Planned obsolescence strikes again!

Put some colorful marbles in it and it becomes a decoration. (Yeah try palming that one off on your better half.) But it's better than keeping it in service, dribbling down your shirt or a cutting a lip.

Posted by: L - No nic... at March 01, 2026 02:36 PM (NFX2v)

62 islam doesn't allow booze

Mormons in Las Vegas don't recognize each other.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 02:37 PM (Kt19C)

63 It’s funny how you can put mediocre wine in a beautiful glass and it tastes better.
Posted by: nurse ratched at March 01, 2026 02:21 PM (grtY7)

I have two glass wine flasks that my grandfather reportedly purchased around 1912 during a street festival in Newark, NJ. They were filled with dago red, and sold for a nickel.

My father would fill them with a funnel and drink from them into the 1980's. The long, narrow neck would aerate the wine as you filled, and drained, the flask. From my research, your theory holds. It holds real good...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 01, 2026 02:37 PM (nbLIj)

64 islam doesn't allow booze
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 01, 2026 02:35 PM (jrgJz)

Islam in of itself does not seem to allow dick- except for kids.

The thing is, outside of inherent cultural practices, what great engineering, artistic or cultural contribution have they made in the last 200 years? 500?

Like I said, they like slavery and hate dogs.

They suck.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:38 PM (zZu0s)

65 Mormons in Las Vegas don't recognize each other.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 02:37 PM (Kt19C)

I thought that was Baptists in the liquor store?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:39 PM (zZu0s)

66 islam doesn't allow booze

Mormons in Las Vegas don't recognize each other.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats

Southern Baptists in liquor stores don't recognize each other.

Also, I have noted that they sell shitloads of airline size bottles down south, and the gutters are filled with them.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 02:40 PM (/lPRQ)

67 I've done the same thing to different kinds of objects … I'm also a Cheap Bastard …

Posted by: Dr_No at March 01, 2026 02:41 PM (ayRl+)

68 Grandma and Grandpa were big on glassware (they had a bar complete with brass rail and spitoon in the house.) I have three serving carafe. One is a 60s thing eith colored bands around the bottom. The other is more traditional and the third is this beautiful inlaid map thing with 6 matching shot glasses. Beautiful.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:42 PM (zZu0s)

69 Now it has a pouring spout!

Posted by: bluebell at March 01, 2026 02:42 PM (79pEw)

70 The islam’s strong suit is destruction of civilizations.

Posted by: Eromero at March 01, 2026 02:43 PM (sH4Bk)

71 Still on topic of booze and small bottles, I saw a video for the aunt Roberta cocktail. Now I want to try it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:44 PM (zZu0s)

72 Mormons in Las Vegas don't recognize each other.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats

Being #1 in antidepressant use will do that.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 02:49 PM (KAi1n)

73 It has absinthe in it. Plus several of the other ingredients are making me think travel bottles because it would be unlikely I would drink them on their own.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:49 PM (zZu0s)

74 Being #1 in antidepressant use will do that.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 02:49 PM (KAi1n)

Las Vegas or Mormons?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:50 PM (zZu0s)

75 Looks like we have total air superiority over Iran now.
Which means... It's time for the heavy shit to drop.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 02:52 PM (/lPRQ)

76 73 It has absinthe in it. Plus several of the other ingredients are making me think travel bottles because it would be unlikely I would drink them on their own.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:49 PM (zZu0s)
As far as I know never had absinthe. If it’s deadlier than ouzo, don’t need it.

Posted by: Eromero at March 01, 2026 02:52 PM (sH4Bk)

77
We live in SW Wyoming and it's mostly Mormons here. It's interesting how many travel to Las Vegas.

I guess they are going to visit family.

Posted by: fourseasons at March 01, 2026 02:52 PM (3ek7K)

78 The reason why Jews have historically made great lawyers is because while other religions are studiously not recognizing each other while consuming sin, Jews figure out all kinds of exceptions and justifications. The card game Fizzbin was based on an orthodox Jewish lawyer's excuse for eating a microwave-reheated, pulled pork w/bacon sandwich on Shabbat.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 02:53 PM (KAi1n)

79
Now it has a pouring spout!
Posted by: bluebell

That's what I thought it was at first.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 01, 2026 02:53 PM (Cqx++)

80 Las Vegas or Mormons?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

The latter. Vegas is #1 in everything else.

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 02:54 PM (KAi1n)

81 Cheap bastard? How cheap?

$6 gets you a J-B Weld clear apoxy with a pretty decent applicater/mixer. Apply it, let it set, then grab your sandpaper and make it a bit better than an ever present chip (which would drive me nutz).

Posted by: Orson at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (dIske)

82 American Kestrel, that's also Depression-era immigrant Catholic wisdom (use it up, wear it out, etc), with the final addition, after do without, of "Offer it up".
Posted by: barbarausa at Mar

Great addition, now added to my version.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (RkOfE)

83
Broke my balloon wine glass, have to get another soon . Had it a very long time.
Posted by: Skip

I don't think I've ever had any balloon wine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (Cqx++)

84 women are for children, little boys are for fun ~Afghanistan proverb

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (jrgJz)

85 My FWP today was dicking with our auto dish detergent dispensers three AA batteries. There was no visible clue of how to access the battery compartment. and the instructions are long gone. I started prying at it with a pocket knife then moving to a butter knife. Plastics were flexing so I backed off. I resorted to Grok and Youtube to finally find a solution. The entire top is surrounded by a collar that can't be seen if you look at the blasted thing. If you didn't know you would never be able to find it. The collar slides down from the top to reveal the batteries. Stupid Chinese design. Ugh.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 02:56 PM (abIsI)

86 How is the Paki Afghi war going?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 02:56 PM (UFwgc)

87 59 It took me so long to collect my complete set of Waterford wine and water goblets that the pattern I chose went out of circulation. Had to buy the remaining glasses from Replacements Ltd. I need to start using them more. As nurse says, wine, even box wine, tastes so much better when you drink from a pretty glass.
Posted by: Tuna at March 01, 2026 02:35 PM (lJ0H4)

I bought what I hoped was going to be my last set of dinnerware. I meant to get some more place settings but stopped short of what I wanted thinking I could add more later. This was the absolute most classic pattern from Wedgwood ("Wedgwood White") and I figured it would always be available. Plus, I wanted to see if bone china was going to suit our usage practices before I committed to more place settings.

Well, it turns out the reason I got such a good price on them was because they were getting ready to discontinue the pattern after 100 years. So now completing the set through Replacements.com is out of my budget. I did add some pieces by an eBay purchase, but it turned out the items were factory rejects, which the seller neglected to mention. Bah!

Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 01, 2026 02:57 PM (FMtrg)

88 The card game Fizzbin was based on an orthodox Jewish lawyer's excuse for eating a microwave-reheated, pulled pork w/bacon sandwich on Shabbat.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 02:53 PM (KAi1n)

Hah!

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 02:58 PM (zZu0s)

89 Kallisto seemed to show interest in buying my Wedgwood White, but I haven't seen her/him comment since then.

Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at March 01, 2026 02:59 PM (FMtrg)

90 women are for children, little boys are for fun ~Afghanistan proverb
Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot

and goats for a party, party like its 1999!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:01 PM (/lPRQ)

91 I am kidding about particular glasses for drinks, I have them, you can drink whatever you want with whatever you got.
Don't advertise drinking champagne out of women's slippers, it will taste terrible

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:02 PM (Ia/+0)

92 Austin shooting maniac found wearing an Allah t-shirt and had a koran in his car.
>>FBI still trying to determine motive<<

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:02 PM (abIsI)

93 I've had to do something similar to CBD's fix to some Lagunitas "JPEG" (that's their dog mascot) mason jars, which had rather rough edges and the occasional chip. However, I have a big aluminum oxide buffing wheel on a bench grinder, and carefully dressed the edges. Worked well to smooth them out!

Those jars get used more for rye and Coke these days, rather than Lagunitas...

Posted by: Shepherd Lover at March 01, 2026 03:02 PM (5CBGh)

94 "Well, it turns out the reason I got such a good price on them was because they were getting ready to discontinue the pattern after 100 years. So now completing the set through Replacements.com is out of my budget."

Thank goodness for Replacements.

Posted by: Tuna at March 01, 2026 03:03 PM (lJ0H4)

95 I love nice dishes.

I have a couple four place settings in different Christmas patterns that I can mix and match and use beautiful depression era etched wine and cocktail glasses and my great grandmothers Sterling to set the table. It’s kind of a hodgepodge of different stuff, but I love it. Add in some nice table linens and some pretty candles in holders and voila!

Posted by: nurse ratched at March 01, 2026 03:04 PM (A5RD0)

96 Sorry I'm late. Was rubbing one out myself.

Posted by: Uncle Pervy's Discount Glassware at March 01, 2026 03:04 PM (oftw2)

97 " I had a great Manhattan yesterday made by an old college friend as we toasted the liberation of Iran."

I propose a toast.

"Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth peace to men of goodwill. To the liberation of Iran!"

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 01, 2026 03:05 PM (qFwJc)

98 A First World Success

Lamborghini Backs Away From EV Lunacy

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:06 PM (abIsI)

99
Our dishwasher died a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. We bought a new one and it's still sitting in the garage. The appliance store don't install dishwashers and we can't find anyone to install it. Probably insurance reasons?

Anyway, we are really not missing it, we have old fashioned handwashing down to a routine.

Some times the old ways are best, lol.

Posted by: fourseasons at March 01, 2026 03:07 PM (3ek7K)

100 You might ask Richard for one of my Royal Doulton pieces. I've no use for them here in the afterlife.

Posted by: Zombie Hyacinth Bucket at March 01, 2026 03:07 PM (oftw2)

101 Kestrel, here is a T shirt that is on my wishlist for the next time one of my kids asks me what I want for a gift.
If I could count how many times my mother used to tell one of us to "offer it up" when we were griping about something!

https://tinyurl.com/4tauva4y

Posted by: barbarausa at March 01, 2026 03:08 PM (enw9G)

102 I love nice dishes.

I have a couple four place settings in different Christmas patterns that I can mix and match and use beautiful depression era etched wine and cocktail glasses and my great grandmothers Sterling to set the table. It’s kind of a hodgepodge of different stuff, but I love it. Add in some nice table linens and some pretty candles in holders and voila!
Posted by: nurse ratched

Mix and match is very "in" right now. You're cutting edge nurse.

Posted by: Tuna at March 01, 2026 03:08 PM (lJ0H4)

103 "Now you can drink with the wrong glass but why be uncivilized?"

It's only uncivilized if you do it in public, among strangers.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 01, 2026 03:08 PM (qFwJc)

104 Since I use 16 oz wide mouth canning jars to drink out of, I guess I am not civilized.
Oh, not highballs of course. I use the 8 oz small mouth canning jars for those.
Posted by: Kindltot

I despise drinking from a jar. I want a smooth edge on my drinking vessel.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 01, 2026 03:08 PM (h7ZuX)

105 OT: Tousi is coming right out and saying the Senegal guy was an Iranian sleeper cell. Huh.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 03:09 PM (zZu0s)

106 Glassware seems to get much cleaner much faster than everything else.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:09 PM (UFwgc)

107 make it a bit better than an ever present chip (which would drive me nutz).

Posted by: Orson at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (dIske)

The chip is now perfectly smooth, without a hint of an edge. It took a while, but it was worth the trouble!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:09 PM (n9ltV)

108 Round dishes are the sign of a retarded socio-economic development. Square dishes say, I'm with progress and will never go back to the old ways.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:09 PM (abIsI)

109 After all we are not Canadians.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:10 PM (UFwgc)

110 only uncivilized if you do it in public, among strangers.

With a fat girl. On a jap bike.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:10 PM (Kt19C)

111 "I look at it now and know it's all just going to be tossed, unwanted, when pass or move on. Sad, but times change."

On the topic of china and glassware, my children have no interest in it.

My good friend who has lots of grandchildren, says "The grandchildren love this stuff."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 01, 2026 03:11 PM (qFwJc)

112 My Tupperware tumblers meet all my fancy glassware needs. The plastic covers let me preserve drinks for later without flies and yellow jackets getting in.

Posted by: Cutting Edge of Fashion and Frippery at March 01, 2026 03:11 PM (oftw2)

113 I don't think I've ever had any balloon wine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (Cqx++)

It's not worth the inflated price.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:12 PM (n9ltV)

114 I am kidding about particular glasses for drinks, I have them, you can drink whatever you want with whatever you got.
Don't advertise drinking champagne out of women's slippers, it will taste terrible
Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:02 PM (Ia/+0)

There's a whole field of study (or snobbery, depending on your tolerance for such) that holds the shape of a glass determines how one perceives the taste of its contents. Beer certainly tastes better served in a glass versus drinking it from the bottle. White wine and champagne taste better from a narrow flute, versus a goblet.

You can probably drink grappa from a woman's slipper, as it already tastes like it was filtered through an old gym sock...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at March 01, 2026 03:12 PM (nbLIj)

115 113 I don't think I've ever had any balloon wine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (Cqx++)

It's not worth the inflated price.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Drink it from a plastic cup and it really pops.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (abIsI)

116 dishwasher died

Dishwashers will ruin sharp knives.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (Kt19C)

117 I break glasses, Dash. I always break glasses. I learned long ago to never get attached to dishes or glasses in my house.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (rbvCR)

118 OT: Tousi is coming right out and saying the Senegal guy was an Iranian sleeper cell. Huh.
Posted by: Aetius451AD

... 53 Year Old Immigrant from Senegal Wearing “Property of Allah” and Iranian Flag Clothing ...

Heh. Doesn't know what they did to his forefathers.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (/lPRQ)

119 Everything breaks.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:14 PM (UFwgc)

120 My grandkids are used to eating off of chinet at Thanksgiving. They will rebel against their parents.

Reminds of the old joke. You know why grandparents and grandchildren get along so well?

They share a common enemy.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at March 01, 2026 03:14 PM (qFwJc)

121 117 I break glasses, Dash. I always break glasses. I learned long ago to never get attached to dishes or glasses in my house.
Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (rbvCR)

Ha, me, too. I go to the thrift store and get more. I'm pretty fond of the vintage etched glass ones.

For my regular all-day infusion of ice water, though, it's just a Yeti tumbler. It's beat up, but not broken.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 01, 2026 03:15 PM (h7ZuX)

122 I use 400 grit emery cloth and drink from the opposite side.

Posted by: Roy at March 01, 2026 03:15 PM (qwype)

123 It's not worth the inflated price.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

Drink it from a plastic cup and it really pops.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (abIsI)

That's not funny!

Posted by: Early airship engine designers at March 01, 2026 03:15 PM (SR7GB)

124 Everything breaks.
Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:14 PM (UFwgc)

The Center cannot hold.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 03:16 PM (zZu0s)

125
a thin punch

I take it that you used the punch as a mandrel around which you wrapped the sandpaper, yes?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:16 PM (xG4kz)

126 116 dishwasher died

Dishwashers will ruin sharp knives.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:13 PM (Kt19C)

Hand wash, dry and put in the block. Let your kids use the other ones for whittling.

Posted by: Roy at March 01, 2026 03:16 PM (qwype)

127 ...dishwasher died...

Already thinking about hardwiring mine with analog controls when it dies (as long as the main pump still works)...

Actually might to to see what they have on-line for old school replacement parts. Used to be dishwashers with just one big knob and separate switch for heating coil.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (/lPRQ)

128 I'm at a different stage with my china which is, I'm older than dirt, and I'm trying to think about what will be hardest for my kids to deal with. China surely has to be on the list, and I have a lot of it. One set is complete down to bouillon cups and spoons. There's another, white like Emmie's, but Italian, a pattern dating back to the 1600's. That's just some of this, some of that.

Are there websites that specialize in such things?

Posted by: Wenda at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (JUZZb)

129 119 Everything breaks.
Posted by: Boss Moss

Break a Corel Ware plate or bowl and find out what glass fragments and shards are all about. Millions of them. They grenade like an IED. Glass dust too.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (abIsI)

130 I don't think I've ever had any balloon wine.

I made it once, with grape juice, from a high school community cookbook of all places. In its defense, the recipe worked to create an alcoholic drink. It was not very good.

I have considered using the same method to make Finnish lemon mead. The mead is great, but if I seal it too well it goes everywhere when I open it, and if I don’t seal it well enough it’s not as carbonated as I’d like.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (EXyHK)

131 Dremel tool FTW.

Posted by: DaveA at March 01, 2026 03:18 PM (FhXTo)

132 >>Our dishwasher died a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving.

I hope her funeral and celebration of life were nice.

Posted by: Roy at March 01, 2026 03:18 PM (qwype)

133 If I am making a wine punch like thing, think I will stick to sangria as long as I do not have Lola falan(sp?) Hate in the glass.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 03:19 PM (zZu0s)

134 microwave-reheated, pulled pork w/bacon sandwich

That really sounds good.

Posted by: From about That Time at March 01, 2026 03:20 PM (sl73Y)

135
My MiL is positively fanatic about wine being drunk only from stemmed glasses.

That she has fewer than one half dozen of them available poses problems for her view of what's right with the world at family gatherings.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:20 PM (xG4kz)

136 Break a Corel Ware plate or bowl and find out what glass fragments and shards are all about. Millions of them. They grenade like an IED. Glass dust too.
Posted by: Maj. Healey

Second worse thing about ceramic tile floors - they will grenade Corel if dropped on it - shards to the far corners of the kitchen.

Number one worse thing about tile - it attacks greasy dirt and hair. Worse thing to have in a kitchen. Or anywhere else for that matter.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:20 PM (/lPRQ)

137 113 I don't think I've ever had any balloon wine.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at March 01, 2026 02:55 PM (Cqx++)

It's not worth the inflated price.

Probably would try. I'm up in the air on it.

Posted by: Nicless at March 01, 2026 03:22 PM (nPp6w)

138 Does balloon wine give you gas?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (UFwgc)

139 microwave-reheated, pulled pork w/bacon sandwich

That really sounds good.
Posted by: From about That Time

Moist pork with crispy bacon pairs well.
Throw on some of that 7-11 cheese glop and you have a winning combo.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (/lPRQ)

140 136 Break a Corel Ware plate or bowl and find out what glass fragments and shards are all about. Millions of them. They grenade like an IED. Glass dust too.
Posted by: Maj. Healey

Second worse thing about ceramic tile floors - they will grenade Corel if dropped on it - shards to the far corners of the kitchen.

Number one worse thing about tile - it attacks greasy dirt and hair. Worse thing to have in a kitchen. Or anywhere else for that matter.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

Yes yes. Our old house had ceramic tile floors and that's where the plate exploded. They definitely are grease and cat fur magnets. New home has wood flooring with a Danish stain coating. Cleans up with a vinegar and water solution.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (abIsI)

141 This talking of drinking glasses is making me thirsty

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (Ia/+0)

142 ...dishwasher died...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTPACaLf3Q8

not the best movie ever

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (jrgJz)

143
Now, my own mother was a fanatic about the hand towel draped on the handle of her dishwasher.

"That was for DISHES ONLY! Why can't you kids figure that out!?"

"Um, because the your hand towel reserved for drying hands only is draped on a towel bar mounted on the back side of a cabinet door?"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:25 PM (xG4kz)

144 Our dishwasher died a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. We bought a new one and it's still sitting in the garage. The appliance store don't install dishwashers and we can't find anyone to install it. Probably insurance reasons?

Anyway, we are really not missing it, we have old fashioned handwashing down to a routine.

Some times the old ways are best, lol.

Posted by: fourseasons

Should be pretty easy. All the existing connections are re-useable and everything flexes. Remove the side/top screws holding it to the counter and pull/swap.

Posted by: DaveA at March 01, 2026 03:25 PM (FhXTo)

145 Number one worse thing about tile - it attacks greasy dirt and hair. Worse thing to have in a kitchen. Or anywhere else for that matter.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:20 PM (/lPRQ)

This is why you never want to have a hobo as a chef.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at March 01, 2026 03:26 PM (SR7GB)

146 I have considered using the same method to make Finnish lemon mead. The mead is great, but if I seal it too well it goes everywhere when I open it, and if I don’t seal it well enough it’s not as carbonated as I’d like.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (EXyHK)

Go talk to your local brewing or beer making shop. There are things you can add before bottling to make sure the yeast dies. I think it is Potassium sorbate and campden tablets.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:27 PM (rbvCR)

147 Our dishwasher died a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving.

Was it a Kitchen Aid? Because KA is the spawn of Satan.
We had an expensive KA fridge and dishwasher about ten years ago. Both went on the permanent fritz within 4 years of purchase. Total crap.

Posted by: Maj. Healey at March 01, 2026 03:28 PM (abIsI)

148
Our dishwasher died a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. We bought a new one and it's still sitting in the garage.

Robert Frost's companion poem to "Death of the Hired Man", "Death of the Dish Washer", did not pass muster with his editor and so it is now lost to us.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:28 PM (xG4kz)

149 The smoothed chip gives it character.
Posted by: illiniwek

The barware version of "chicks dig scars."

Posted by: mikeski at March 01, 2026 03:31 PM (VHUov)

150 Cleans up with a vinegar and water solution.

Used to date her.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:31 PM (Kt19C)

151 When deployed to Japan in the late 90s, I purchased an 8-place set of Noritake china for my mother. Also, matching pieces such as gravy boat and whatnot. The purchase price was relatively cheap over there. It matched her dining room decor perfectly and she used it on special occasions over the years.

Mom died last summer. Neither I, nor my two siblings, want the china. Right now, it's boxed and sitting in my sister's garage, about to be tossed. Seems like a waste, but, whatever...

Posted by: one hour sober at March 01, 2026 03:32 PM (Y1sOo)

152 34 It looks like we smoked Achmadinajead in the first round of attacks.

Or however the fuck his name is spelled. Fuck it, he's dead.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at March 01, 2026 02:16 PM (xxBSa)

Imadinnerjacket.

Posted by: tcn in AK at March 01, 2026 03:32 PM (I40wl)

153
Intinerant,

We bought the new dishwasher that only has a start button.

$400

The dishwasher that came in the house we bought was so high tech i couldn't use it, lol.

Appliances are so complicated today.

Posted by: fourseasons at March 01, 2026 03:32 PM (3ek7K)

154 microwave-reheated, pulled pork w/bacon sandwich

That really sounds good.
Posted by: From about That Time

Moist pork with crispy bacon pairs well.
Throw on some of that 7-11 cheese glop and you have a winning combo.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:24 PM (/lPRQ)
===

That's painful to read. I'm halfway through my pork shoulder cook. My tummy slowly weeps.

Posted by: mrp at March 01, 2026 03:33 PM (rj6Yv)

155 Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.

Presumably, that will consist of dropping leaflets with sternly worded missives.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:33 PM (ExV1e)

156 This was a missed opportunity, cheap bastard or not.
Darken the room.
Light a couple candles.
Put on some somber music. Irish is best.
Pour some whiskey into a NEW glass.
Dip fingers into the whiskey and gently rub the lip of the old glass. Then lay it gently into a box of tissue and cover with the lid.
Toast to glasses departed.
Drink deeply from the new glass.
Toss the box in the trash.

Posted by: Diogenes at March 01, 2026 03:33 PM (2WIwB)

157 One of my requirements, and I insist it be written on the sales slip, is that whoever sells me an appliance 1) agrees to take the old one away and 2) is responsible for installing it. I don't pay until those two things happen.

Posted by: Wenda at March 01, 2026 03:33 PM (JUZZb)

158 My wife and I have plans to enlarge the kitchen, and include the spot to add in a dishwasher.
Now, since my wife doesn't like dishwashers, and in her apartment she used hers for a pantry to store noodles and other packaged goods (I think it is an Asian thing, along with never using the oven for anything but storing pans), I am planning to put in the plumbing, wiring, and then put in shelves instead so we have a small under-counter pantry so she doesn't have to use the expensive dishwasher for that.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:34 PM (rbvCR)

159 You know who else the Germans allied with?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:34 PM (UFwgc)

160 I take it that you used the punch as a mandrel around which you wrapped the sandpaper, yes?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:16 PM (xG4kz)

Yup!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:35 PM (n9ltV)

161 I don't have a dishwasher, so I just go ahead and use the china. I got it from a thrift store, too. A set of china (partial, but plenty of plates and cups for two people) was lots less at the thrift store than a full set of modern dishes at Target.

I do keep a couple of modern plates that I can put in the microwave.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at March 01, 2026 03:36 PM (h7ZuX)

162 one hour sober, my "everyday" dishes are a melange of the plain white stonewear that was my husband's an my first set, and my dad's old Noritake from his first apartment as a retired single (which he gave to us in OUR first apartment.
I'm going to use them all until they break (if ever--dad's are pretty old, a bit chipped, but still quite a few pieces). He and my husband are both gone, and I love using the dishes they bought.

Posted by: barbarausa at March 01, 2026 03:36 PM (enw9G)

163 I would be shocked if the Europeans jump into this against Iran, seems out of normal

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:37 PM (Ia/+0)

164 Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at March 01, 2026 03:17 PM (EXyHK)

Any thoughts on homemade vinegar? I just started a batch.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:37 PM (n9ltV)

165 The glass. That's one of the problems with having emotional attachments to physical objects. I'm rife with things. Mostly family items. Young moderns are not burdened with such attachments. One piece of Ikea is just like another.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 01, 2026 03:39 PM (XeU6L)

166 I would be shocked if the Europeans jump into this against Iran, seems out of normal
Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:37 PM (Ia/+0)

Seems that the Iranians punching out missiles in all directions targeting whatever the fuck is over that way has caused them some concern. Maybe hitting all those hotels where their people were getting their freaks on in muzzie land.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:39 PM (ExV1e)

167 Now, since my wife doesn't like dishwashers, and in her apartment she used hers for a pantry to store noodles and other packaged goods (I think it is an Asian thing, along with never using the oven for anything but storing pans), I am planning to put in the plumbing, wiring, and then put in shelves instead so we have a small under-counter pantry so she doesn't have to use the expensive dishwasher for that.
Posted by: Kindltot

She is just trying to maximize the lower level storage. Easier access for an Asian lady. They are like 4' 7" on average so anything above shoulder height is a no-go.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at March 01, 2026 03:39 PM (/lPRQ)

168
Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.

They probably are frantic to locate and destroy any records which documented their two-faced dealings with the regime while having paid lip service to the economic sanctions.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:40 PM (xG4kz)

169 155 Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.

Presumably, that will consist of dropping leaflets with sternly worded missives.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:33 PM (ExV1e)

The best report of how things are going may be the Arabs and Euros looking to join the bandwagon while nobody is lining up with the Mullahs. There's no way Iraq stays sort of quiet, is there?

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 01, 2026 03:40 PM (w/O5Q)

170 Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.
-
How?

Spitballs?

Posted by: Methos at March 01, 2026 03:41 PM (vSvIl)

171 Any thoughts on homemade vinegar? I just started a batch.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:37 PM (n9ltV)

I make apple cider vinegar every year. I have a batch ready to decant on the counter, in a gallon jar, covered by a towel. Thank you for reminding me.

It is important to get it sharp enough before jugging it up. I will cook with it, and drink it mixed with a lot of water

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:41 PM (rbvCR)

172 The best report of how things are going may be the Arabs and Euros looking to join the bandwagon while nobody is lining up with the Mullahs. There's no way Iraq stays sort of quiet, is there?
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at March 01, 2026 03:40 PM (w/O5Q)

Yesterday it was reported that Hezbollah responded to the attack with a statement saying, essentially, "golly, that seems excessive. Chill bro."

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:42 PM (ExV1e)

173 Appliances are so complicated today.

Posted by: fourseasons
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Mechanical timer with dial>>>>>LCD display, buttons, electronics

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 01, 2026 03:42 PM (XeU6L)

174 France demands Iran accept its immediate surrender.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at March 01, 2026 03:42 PM (RIvkX)

175 would be shocked if the Europeans jump into this against Iran, seems out of normal
Posted by: Skip at March

Jumping in late on what seems like it might be a done deal?
Sounds mighty modern European to me.

Posted by: From about That Time at March 01, 2026 03:42 PM (sl73Y)

176 Easier access for an Asian lady.

Tradesmen's Entrance?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:43 PM (Kt19C)

177 Apparently a multi-person stabbing in DC. Unknown if it has anything to do with Iran.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:43 PM (ExV1e)

178 Ceramic that breaks the best is a toilet. As teens, my friend and I placed a pink toilet (it was the yearly bulk County trash pickup) on the center yellow lines of a road at the bottom of a hill at 3 AM. The very first car that came down the hill, a 65 Pontiac Bonneville with one headlight, hit the toilet with the corner of his bumper, sending sharp shards after a terrific BOOM 150 feet. We were laughing about 100 feet up the hill. The fellow backed up the hill and said, "Yeah, that was pretty funny, man, but don't be messin' with my ride!"

Posted by: Chip Douglas at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (oftw2)

179 Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:41 PM (rbvCR)

I used raw apple cider vinegar as a starter, because I haven't made it in a long while and the original starter is all gone.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (n9ltV)

180 Someone probably desrespected someone.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (UFwgc)

181 Wait, ass was telling us earlier that all we did with the WoT was drive Iraq into Iran's arms. Surely Iran, Afghanistan- everyone- will band together to oppose our orangemanbad ways.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (zZu0s)

182
I can report, at least for me, that the "old school" potato chips made only with salt, potatoes and fried in beef tallow are a decidedly underwhelming gustatory experience, primarily because too many of them tended to be on the overcooked side.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:45 PM (xG4kz)

183 Surely Iran lobbing missiles at everyone within range will bring them to their side?

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:46 PM (UFwgc)

184 Wait, ass was telling us earlier that all we did with the WoT was drive Iraq into Iran's arms. Surely Iran, Afghanistan- everyone- will band together to oppose our orangemanbad ways.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (zZu0s)

In fairness, he also shares his love of poo pebbles.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:46 PM (ExV1e)

185 Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.
-
How?

Spitballs?
Posted by: Methos
------

Rhetorical threats.

"J'accuse!"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at March 01, 2026 03:46 PM (XeU6L)

186 "Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran."

All jokes aside, what's the point?

Posted by: Dark Litigator at March 01, 2026 03:46 PM (KAi1n)

187 DISHWASHER INSTALL ... I suggest contacting the manufacturer to learn the name of an authorized service company in your area ... If a company is authorized to make repairs on appliances under warranty, they should be able -- and might be willing -- to do the install for you.

Posted by: Kathy at March 01, 2026 03:47 PM (zuKcR)

188 I am sure we don't need any Imperial involvement.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:47 PM (UFwgc)

189 Missile hit on Jerusalem. Five injured.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:48 PM (ExV1e)

190 All jokes aside, what's the point?
Posted by: Dark Litigator

Disposing of the last remnants of patriotic professionals.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at March 01, 2026 03:49 PM (diia5)

191 My FWP today was dicking with our auto dish detergent dispensers three AA batteries. There was no visible clue of how to access the battery compartment. and the instructions are long gone. I started prying at it with a pocket knife then moving to a butter knife. Plastics were flexing so I backed off. I resorted to Grok and Youtube to finally find a solution. The entire top is surrounded by a collar that can't be seen if you look at the blasted thing. If you didn't know you would never be able to find it. The collar slides down from the top to reveal the batteries. Stupid Chinese design. Ugh.
Posted by: Maj. Healey

But it can be seen if you don't look at it?

o_O

I think it needs an exorcism, not batteries.

Posted by: mikeski at March 01, 2026 03:49 PM (VHUov)

192
Tousi is reporting that the UK, France, and Germany are considering taking military action against Iran.

All three of which are summa cum laude graduates of the Barky-J'Blowme Diplomatic School of Leading from Behind. Well, done, ladies!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at March 01, 2026 03:50 PM (xG4kz)

193 All jokes aside, what's the point?
Posted by: Dark Litigator

Reportedly, they're saying that it's to defend their interests and allies in the region so US forces should be on alert.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:50 PM (ExV1e)

194 The best shot glass collection I ever saw was owned by a Catholic priest from Ireland I knew from the hospital where I worked. Did some trimwork in his apartment at the hospital. Hospital had live-in nuns also.

Posted by: Priest Was Good Golfer, Too at March 01, 2026 03:50 PM (oftw2)

195 Our Neal in Israel has checked in. He and family are all okay.

Posted by: KT at March 01, 2026 03:53 PM (7vIsy)

196 our auto dish detergent dispensers three AA batteries.
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WTF? A battery-powered detergent dispenser?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, Luddite Extraordinaire at March 01, 2026 03:53 PM (XeU6L)

197 I over-bought spirits, end of last year. Solution: Vieux Carre cocktail, until my supplies get back down to a reasonable level. VC calls for Rye, Cognac/Brandy, Vermouth, Benedictine/B&B, plus Angostura and Peychaud. Talk about spirit-forward.

Cheers.

Posted by: goatexchange at March 01, 2026 03:54 PM (hyS0X)

198 Brought to you by Duracell.

Posted by: Boss Moss at March 01, 2026 03:54 PM (UFwgc)

199 Legalinsurrection.com has article onthe Austin Jihadist

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 03:56 PM (Ia/+0)

200 197 I over-bought spirits, end of last year. Solution: Vieux Carre cocktail, until my supplies get back down to a reasonable level. VC calls for Rye, Cognac/Brandy, Vermouth, Benedictine/B&B, plus Angostura and Peychaud. Talk about spirit-forward.

Cheers.

Posted by: goatexchange

We'll be right over. Hic!

Posted by: Hillary and Kamala at March 01, 2026 03:56 PM (oftw2)

201 I used raw apple cider vinegar as a starter, because I haven't made it in a long while and the original starter is all gone.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:44 PM (n9ltV)

That will do it, I have started batches like that when I was making it with bottled apple juice.

Another way, if you are starting a batch during apple season, is to just chunk up fresh apples, fill the jar about 1/3 or 1/2 full of the chunks, and fill the rest with water. Ideally use deionized or distilled water, but I have used tap water, and then cut up another apple to drop in a day later when the chlorine has either gassed off or reacted against the first batch of apple. The yeasts on the apple skin are enough to start alcohol fermentation, and the acetic acid yeasts are there as well, ready to start turning the alcohol into vinegar.
When you use apple chunks you have to stir the jar once a day to keep the floaters from molding. You can stop when all the chunks sink to the bottom. It is ready when the vinegar is sharp enough for you.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:56 PM (rbvCR)

202 Why don't you just replicate another glass?

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at March 01, 2026 03:57 PM (0sNs1)

203 Big missile attack on Tel Aviv.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:58 PM (ExV1e)

204 you have to stir the jar once a day to keep the floaters from molding

Used to date her.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 03:58 PM (Kt19C)

205 That will do it, I have started batches like that when I was making it with bottled apple juice.

Posted by: Kindltot at March 01, 2026 03:56 PM (rbvCR)

This attempt is champagne vinegar, but most of the time I make red wine vinegar. My success rate is north of 75%, so I'm happy.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 01, 2026 03:59 PM (n9ltV)

206 Peychaud

Izzint that when your dick bends?

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at March 01, 2026 04:00 PM (Kt19C)

207 Big missile attack on Tel Aviv.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at March 01, 2026 03:58 PM (ExV1e)
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Jerusalem.

G'nite!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at March 01, 2026 04:00 PM (MFAsx)

208 FOOD NOOD

Posted by: Skip at March 01, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)

209 200+ comments in, and not one Moron has mentioned that this is yet another ideal application for hot iron?

No wonder ace is constantly disappointed in us.

#BeBetter

Posted by: Duncanthrax at March 01, 2026 04:00 PM (0sNs1)

210 I bought all "new" dishware, along with many completer pieces, from ebay. It is the most mid-century modern it can possibly be. My mom had a couple of pieces of it, and now I have a huge set, and it was relatively cheap.

Vernonware "Organdie" which is a yellow and brown hand painted plaid. So many ginchy pieces, and it is easy to replace if something gets broken.

Posted by: tcn in AK at March 01, 2026 04:01 PM (I40wl)

211 I over-bought spirits, end of last year. Solution: Vieux Carre cocktail, until my supplies get back down to a reasonable level. VC calls for Rye, Cognac/Brandy, Vermouth, Benedictine/B&B, plus Angostura and Peychaud. Talk about spirit-forward.

Cheers.
Posted by: goatexchange

She has a half-sister named A La Louisiane, too.

Similar ingredients: minus cognac and angostura, plus absinthe. A little variety, if you need.

Posted by: mikeski at March 01, 2026 04:01 PM (VHUov)

212 Back in the 70's we had the Bottle Cutter kit that cut off the ends of glass bottles and you shape and sandpaper them to turn them into glasses, candy dishes, etc.

Very popular back then and frugal!

Posted by: Joemarine at March 01, 2026 04:05 PM (y171U)

213 People who dig and collect antique bottles use cutters to turn bottles with broken necks into drinking glasses to sell. It's a way of making something worth nothing into something pretty and useful.

Posted by: Bottle Fever at March 01, 2026 04:26 PM (oftw2)

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