Mid-Morning Art Thread

Heaven
Dana Levin

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 art

Posted by: r hennigantx at February 23, 2026 09:30 AM (gbOdA)

2 1

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 09:30 AM (Ia/+0)

3 Or 2nd, either way nice painting

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 09:30 AM (Ia/+0)

4 Heaven and Hell

Posted by: kingsman at February 23, 2026 09:31 AM (ehY6c)

5 Nice, but it would be better if she were facing the artist so we could see her boobs.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 09:31 AM (77rzZ)

6 OK.....

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead...Wearing Pants and Working at February 23, 2026 09:31 AM (luW68)

7
"Heaven"

I beg to differ.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (xG4kz)

8 Her name is Dawn. It's the crack of Dawn.
Thx CBD, would hang

Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (/PQmQ)

9 It better be Heaven or she's going to have cold butt-cheeks.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (2GVsD)

10 The heavens were angry that day, my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (2Ez/1)

11 Heaven, I'm in heaven
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (A5RD0)

12 I'm just going to leave the obvious butt comments to others, and note that I really like the color of the glass pitcher. Overall, this is a very nice painting.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (Riz8t)

13
Dirty elbow == dirty girl

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM (xG4kz)

14 Where's the ottoman?

Posted by: I was told there would be an ottoman at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)

15 "Baby got back"

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM (2GVsD)

16 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.

Posted by: Tuna at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM (lJ0H4)

17 Heaven, I'm in heaven
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Oh I love to climb a mountain
And reach the highest peak
But it doesn't boot me half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM (A5RD0)

18 Woman painter is younger than me by a few years

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (Ia/+0)

19
This could just as easily be "Naked Bungee Jumper with Glass Pitcher"

Get the pitcher?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (xG4kz)

20 This reminds me of Guam, Olongapo, Pattaya Beach and Hawaii.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (pZ64F)

21 Dirty elbow = sniper

Lyudmila Pavlichenko?

This is heaven.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (qwx/I)

22 Oh I love to go out fishing
In a river or a creek
But I don't enjoy it half as much
As dancing cheek to cheek
Dance with me
I want my arm about you
That charm about you
Will carry me through

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (A5RD0)

23 Cheeky!

Posted by: Zombie Robbo the Llama Butcher at February 23, 2026 09:34 AM (LxER7)

24 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.

It's a shape and vitreous material which holds water without spilling or wicking, but that's not important right now.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (Riz8t)

25 Excellent work. It would be perfect if she was wearing a 2026 US Olympic Hockey team jersey.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (tqpXi)

26 Very little back hair.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (wVcYX)

27 I'd give her the most disappointing 30 seconds of her life.

Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (N765W)

28 But, being a relatively new painting at least has details, didn't just mail it in

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (Ia/+0)

29 I love a lovely lady's back

I would hang this in a discreet alcove at my summer cottage on Malta.

Posted by: Don Black at February 23, 2026 09:35 AM (ZxPkt)

30 Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 09:31 AM

She doesn't seem to do semi nudes from the front although I didn't look at all her pictures . She does paint people from the front ( Very nice one of a portrait of a young man ) and also has pretty ones with flowers.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (Nx5jP)

31
I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.
Posted by: Tuna

Why, period blood, of course!

-- your local femnist ham planet, festooned with ink, shrapnel and purple hair

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (xG4kz)

32 Don't jump!

Posted by: Glenn at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (RZO4P)

33 "...and note that I really like the color of the glass pitcher."

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No love for me? I'm growing right out of a freaking rock!

Posted by: The plant at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (2Ez/1)

34 C.S. Lewis wrote a very interesting vision of heaven (and purgatory I assume) - The Great Divorce. I'm inspired to read it again.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (Dv3i1)

35 Heaven? Pretty close, if not exactly there.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (fqhxl)

36 24 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.
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That when the girl turns 25 she won't look like this. Never get out of the boat or press 'Continue Reading.'

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (pZ64F)

37 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.

Tom Browning getting ready in the bullpen?

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (qwx/I)

38 I recognize & dated her.

Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist > Stochastic Terrorist > Statistical Miasma at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (1GcBy)

39 Callipygian.

Posted by: Zombie William F. Buckley at February 23, 2026 09:37 AM (zLgPT)

40 I'd give her the most disappointing 30 seconds of her life.
Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale

Show off!!

Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 09:37 AM (cYBz/)

41 No blondes or red heads? Cannot be heaven

Posted by: TG Sam at February 23, 2026 09:37 AM (52TNC)

42 Heaven
Dana Levin

***********

Seven Ate Nine - a limerick

A fine piece of art by D. Levin
An nekkid depiction of heaven
A provocative pose,
But I'm counting her toes
As the kids say, "6, maybe 7."

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 09:37 AM (qgHp7)

43 Certainly one definition of "Heaven" I guess.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 09:37 AM (jtM2q)

44 And I just checked and saw that Tom Browning died in 2022. Crap, I'm old.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 23, 2026 09:38 AM (qwx/I)

45 Ah Tahiti...

Posted by: Zombie Paul Gauguin at February 23, 2026 09:38 AM (zLgPT)

46 I'd hit that.

Posted by: ballistic at February 23, 2026 09:38 AM (5aZAZ)

47 Definitely not heaven.

Posted by: redridinghood at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)

48 Should be titled, "Heaven?"

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (cWLG3)

49 No blondes or red heads? Cannot be heaven
Posted by: TG Sam

Redheads? Hell was mentioned above.

After heaven of course.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (cYBz/)

50 M-O-O-N
that spells MOON

Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (tj6OY)

51 44 And I just checked and saw that Tom Browning died in 2022. Crap, I'm old.
--------------
Denny McClain is still alive.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (pZ64F)

52 47 Definitely not heaven.

Posted by: redridinghood at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (NpAcC)
48 Should be titled, "Heaven?"

Posted by: Chairman LMAO

Dueling comments at 10 paces!

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 09:39 AM (Riz8t)

53 This is her portrait of a young man;

https://tinyurl.com/4a565ej3

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (Nx5jP)

54 32 Don't jump!
Posted by: Glenn at February 23, 2026 09:36 AM (RZO4P)
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Hey, you took my line!

Posted by: Sleepy Joe Biden at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (cWLG3)

55 Nice jug.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (JkO4W)

56 16 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.
Posted by: Tuna at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM (lJ0H4)
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You know how I know you're teh ghey?

Posted by: ballistic at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (5aZAZ)

57 Nice painting, even if she is a little thick-waisted.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (wzUl9)

58 If my wife caught me close to Heaven there'd be he'll to pay!

Posted by: Donny Brook at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (Dc1Hd)

59 What's the red thing to her left?

A nicely done nude, though one wonders where she is and why. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (tj6OY)

60 Them island gals is something else!

Posted by: Zombie Fletcher Christian at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (wVcYX)

61 One of many relatively young traditional painters that are not embraced by the ‘art clique’.

I have to say though that the traditionally trained are a dime a dozen and they are all seeking something that will make them stand out.

Posted by: Opinion fact at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (4hjRS)

62 I received a notice from Hilton this morning. Apparently they are offering vacations in Mexico at very favorable rates.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (cYBz/)

63 OSHA says she should be wearing a harness.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (JkO4W)

64 We must have been very good for CBD to use this one instead of the male one.

Posted by: RI Red - who is now Somebody! at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (jkyX4)

65 This is her portrait of a young man;

https://tinyurl.com/4a565ej3
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026

***
I can recommend him a good razor and shave soap. . . .

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (wzUl9)

66 Oops - forgot the 100 comment rule.

Sorry 'bout that.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 09:41 AM (cYBz/)

67 The artist's paintings of flowers are quite lovely.

Posted by: Tuna at February 23, 2026 09:43 AM (lJ0H4)

68 Them island gals is something else!
Posted by: Zombie Fletcher Christian at February 23, 2026

***
Better believe it! (Though they're not really my style, you know)

Posted by: Elton John at February 23, 2026 09:43 AM (wzUl9)

69 I'm no magician, but I can massage that back and turn it into two kids and a mortgage.

Posted by: Dads everywhere at February 23, 2026 09:43 AM (2Ez/1)

70 How many of you snowed in stiffs are already drinking?

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at February 23, 2026 09:43 AM (tqpXi)

71 Along the lines of Caspar David Friedrich's Wanderer painting. Except that the wanderer is clothed. And which would make an excellent subject for your next art thread.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at February 23, 2026 09:45 AM (qwx/I)

72 I'm no magician, but I can massage that back and turn it into two kids and a mortgage.
Posted by: Dads everywhere at February 23, 2026 09:43 AM (2Ez/1)

Half, Eddie! I want half!!

Posted by: Green Card Island Girl Wife at February 23, 2026 09:45 AM (wVcYX)

73 That's not heaven. In heaven I'm driving my 1989 Camaro.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 23, 2026 09:45 AM (RIvkX)

74 naked chick on a rock >>> naked man on an ottoman

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 23, 2026 09:46 AM (ESVrU)

75 Get a piece of the rock!

Posted by: Prudential Ad, 1974 at February 23, 2026 09:46 AM (oftw2)

76 For the photo realism fans, Michael James Smith is a good one to watch his videos and Andrew Tischler for a more painterly realism style.

Posted by: Opinion fact at February 23, 2026 09:47 AM (4hjRS)

77 Heaven? Where are the dogs?

Posted by: There's supposed to be dogs at February 23, 2026 09:47 AM (2Ez/1)

78 Pressed ham looks even better on glass!

Posted by: The Streak at February 23, 2026 09:47 AM (oftw2)

79 Cheeky.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 23, 2026 09:48 AM (JkO4W)

80 ass

Posted by: Rick in SK at February 23, 2026 09:48 AM (FZYNt)

81 >>I'm no magician, but I can massage that back and turn it into two kids and a mortgage.

Heh. Threadwinner

Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 09:48 AM (tj6OY)

82 Naked Lady Effect = Yes

Skillful Art = OK

Hang In The Man Cave = No

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 09:48 AM (DgMqy)

83 I'm no magician, but I can massage that back and turn it into two kids and a mortgage.

Quickly followed by alimony

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 23, 2026 09:49 AM (2GVsD)

84 Obviously she is a very talented artist. The skin tones, the brilliant points of color in the pitcher and the leaves, even the texture of the hair and rock all blend to make a coherent look. The ruby depth of the pitcher is especially eye catching. She was born in Virginia and the background reminded me of the Blue Ridge. The choice of the title is interesting. It is so ambiguous it compels the viewer to wonder about it and speculate, looking for the artist's thoughts or, more importantly, their own.

I'm impressed that someone so young could do this. I would definitely hang it. Now to look for her other works.

Posted by: JTB at February 23, 2026 09:49 AM (yTvNw)

85 This woman had dry, brittle hair until I introduced her to my signature product. Look at the radiant results!

Posted by: Rula Lenska For Alberto VO-5 Hot Oil Treatment at February 23, 2026 09:50 AM (oftw2)

86 When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 09:32 AM

Hmm...oddly on point.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 09:50 AM (kgE5c)

87 I wonder what the meaning of the red glass pitcher is.
Posted by: Tuna at February 23, 2026 09:33 AM

Alternate Title: The Kool Aid Man Meets the 50 Foot Woman

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 09:52 AM (kgE5c)

88 Dana Levin's pic on Wiki looks like Shelley Fabares.

Posted by: Elton John at February 23, 2026 09:52 AM (wzUl9)

89 Beautiful rendering. The artist missed the best part, though -- the two dimples just at the waistline.

Posted by: red speck at February 23, 2026 09:53 AM (Ve/HL)

90 Hooray for our side!

Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 23, 2026 09:54 AM (uaLwQ)

91 >>Definitely not heaven.

OK, to you she does not look like Heaven - just a nekkid babe on the rocks. However, considering that this was painted by a woman, and women are known to insert themselves into their entertainment (e.g., boys play with a superman toy and want to be more like superman, girls want superman to be more like them), maybe the artist imagines that she is the nude girl on the rock peering down onto a Heaven that's not in our view?

Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 09:55 AM (tj6OY)

92 Her hair does look thick. Not really black, but a brown so dark it's almost black.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 09:55 AM (wzUl9)

93 Power is back.

Posted by: Accomack at February 23, 2026 09:55 AM (sStKZ)

94 Hooray for our side!
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at February 23, 2026 09:54 AM

*looks around for sign*

Posted by: Buffalo Springfield at February 23, 2026 09:56 AM (kgE5c)

95 I wonder what effects that chilly mountain air has on the other side of the mountain.

Posted by: mrp at February 23, 2026 09:56 AM (rj6Yv)

96 Beautiful rendering. The artist missed the best part, though -- the two dimples just at the waistline.
Posted by: red speck at February 23, 2026

***
I think the lady has been indulging in a few too many pastries for those to show.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 23, 2026 09:57 AM (wzUl9)

97 I wonder what effects that chilly mountain air has on the other side of the mountain.

I assume you have a point in mind; maybe two.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 09:57 AM (Riz8t)

98 Y'all will be surprised when the figure turns around and it ends up being Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons.

Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at February 23, 2026 09:59 AM (JCZqz)

99 Hooray for our side

Yes, but step out of line, “the man” will take you away.

Posted by: Bison Springfield at February 23, 2026 09:59 AM (DwGFu)

100 "I assume you have a point in mind; maybe two."

Sittin' way up high.
Way up firm and high.

Posted by: B. Seger at February 23, 2026 09:59 AM (2Ez/1)

101 "Heaven"
I beg to differ.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot

*********

Streets of Gold and Suchlike - a limerick

Re: these Heaven versus Hell debates
Muldoon definitively states:
"A woman with her share
of rich full-bodied hair
Is a depiction of Heaven's 'girly pates'..."

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 09:59 AM (qgHp7)

102 Painted the wrong side.

Posted by: Case at February 23, 2026 10:00 AM (Z3Kkg)

103 I think I cleared a little over 1/4 of the driveway
Taking a break

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:00 AM (vfth7)

104 I gave close to zero fucks about the Olympics but Team USA beating those communist Canucks at “their” game was very enjoyable.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:00 AM (ehU09)

105 This is a longish, but interesting article on China's economy.

BLUF: China has been lowering prices on their goods for some time (see the first two plots), and it's destroying their profit margins. You can do that for awhile if the government bails you out, but at some point, the house of cards comes crashing down.

https://www.battleswarmblog.com/?p=70175

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 10:01 AM (Riz8t)

106 I cleared a little over 1/4 of the driveway
Taking a break.
———

Let the girls take care of the Snow.

April, May, and June

Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:02 AM (DwGFu)

107
"I hereby order the Mexican Army to un-kill CJNG overlord El Mencho. Summon the necromancer."

*bangs gavel*

----Duh Hawaiian Judge

"I hereby enjoin Duh Judge's order, because I take *my* bribes from Sinaloa. El Mencho shall remain dead, pending appeal - dismiss the necromancer.

Since the Supreme Court takes their bribes from the Chinese generals who supply both cartels with their fentanyl, I trust they can be a neutral arbiter in this matter."

*bangs gavel*

----Duh Other Hawaiian Judge

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 23, 2026 10:02 AM (BI5O2)

108 I gave close to zero fucks about the Olympics but Team USA beating those communist Canucks at “their” game was very enjoyable.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth

Twice.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at February 23, 2026 10:02 AM (tqpXi)

109 I cleared a little over 1/4 of the driveway
Taking a break.

Yeah, I ain't doin' that.
*takes another sip of coffee*

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 10:03 AM (Riz8t)

110 Taking a break
Posted by: vmom

Good.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:03 AM (Nx5jP)

111 I think I cleared a little over 1/4 of the driveway
Taking a break
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:00 AM (vfth7)

Let the sun do its part.

Posted by: Count de Monet at February 23, 2026 10:03 AM (wVcYX)

112 Alternate Title: The Kool Aid Man Meets the 50 Foot Woman
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

*********

I would watch THAT movie.

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:04 AM (qgHp7)

113 Alternate Title: The Kool Aid Man Meets the 50 Foot Woman
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

*********

I would watch THAT movie.
Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:04 AM (qgHp7)

Oh yeah!

Posted by: Kool Aid Man at February 23, 2026 10:04 AM (wVcYX)

114 So about how many Gringos are trapped in Old Mexico “sheltering in place”? About.

10? 100? 5,000? The “news” has studiously avoided mentioning any numbers.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:04 AM (DwGFu)

115 Is anyone else here old enough to remember Average White Band? This painting reminds me of their logo. Especially the W.

Posted by: Pete in Texas at February 23, 2026 10:05 AM (BHrzb)

116 Levin managed something you don't see often these days. The woman is nude, yes, but not a Barbie Doll model type. She is simply and pleasantly feminine. But her posture is so relaxed she appears natural, not posing for effect. It takes away most sexual tension and emphasizes contemplation of her situation.

I can easily imagine this scene painted by Andrew Wyeth or even Carl Larrson.

Posted by: JTB at February 23, 2026 10:06 AM (yTvNw)

117 50 Foot Woman: "Wanna put sunblock on my back?"

Kool-Aid Man (crashing through wall): "OH YEAAAH!"

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:06 AM (qgHp7)

118 It takes away most sexual tension and emphasizes contemplation of her situation.

Gaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!

Posted by: That Asian guy in the clip. at February 23, 2026 10:07 AM (Riz8t)

119 Aaaaaaaannnd that’s why I never go to Mexico. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard people say oh it’s safe, just stick to the tourist areas and you’ll be fine.

Yeah about that….

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:07 AM (ehU09)

120 Hope we get an update from AoP since he has family sheltering in place in Mexico who went there on vacation.

Posted by: Anna Puma at February 23, 2026 10:08 AM (2GVsD)

121 I like this art

but

you can't see her face

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:08 AM (sKqQm)

122 The sun doing its part will create an ice rink. You don’t want that. Letting snow melt create slush which freezes when the sun goes away. No bueno.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:08 AM (ehU09)

123 Bobs and Vagene > Butt and back

Posted by: Some Indian Moron at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (sKqQm)

124 Stupid people need a president too.

Posted by: Gavin Newsom at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (nWPIJ)

125 120 Hope we get an update from AoP since he has family sheltering in place in Mexico who went there on vacation.
Posted by: Anna Puma

--
Oh wow. I will pray for them.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (vfth7)

126 121 I like this art

but

you can't see her face
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:08 AM (sKqQm)

She wasn't nice to me! I made it go away!

Posted by: Charlie X at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (LxER7)

127 124 Stupid people need a president too.
Posted by: Gavin Newsom at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (nWPIJ)

How aboot a PM eh?

Posted by: Canada at February 23, 2026 10:10 AM (ehU09)

128 ...girly pates...

*******

Heh!

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:10 AM (qgHp7)

129 Are we sure that’s a woman?

Posted by: Elric the Blade at February 23, 2026 10:10 AM (s32T4)

130 124 Stupid people need a president too.
Posted by: Gavin Newsom at February 23, 2026 10:09 AM (nWPIJ)

How aboot a PM eh?
Posted by: Canada at February 23, 2026 10:10 AM (ehU09)

And a country!

Posted by: Moronica at February 23, 2026 10:11 AM (wVcYX)

131 I much prefer the frontal view. One of my hobbies is estimating cup sizes.You know about the cup sizes, right?

Posted by: Frank Costanza at February 23, 2026 10:11 AM (oftw2)

132 She wasn't nice to me! I made it go away!
Posted by: Charlie X

To the cornfields, right?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:12 AM (vfth7)

133 Ya know, kinda reminds me of...Prometheus

Posted by: man at February 23, 2026 10:12 AM (cGjQu)

134 Ya know, kinda reminds me of...Prometheus

Is she the girl running straight away from the space donut or running to the side?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:13 AM (sKqQm)

135 Hubby shoveling now

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:13 AM (vfth7)

136 121 I like this art

but

you can't see her face
Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:08 AM
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Butterface.

Posted by: Or so I've been told at February 23, 2026 10:13 AM (2Ez/1)

137 Hubby is working from home so he should probably not shovel too long

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:14 AM (vfth7)

138 So the painter who is female painted a nude woman...is it supposed to be her?

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:14 AM (sKqQm)

139 She does seem like a 50 ft woman

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:14 AM (vfth7)

140 133 Ya know, kinda reminds me of...Prometheus
___

You know, I almothst never break any of my promethesths.

Posted by: Mike Tyson at February 23, 2026 10:14 AM (Dv3i1)

141 Y'all will be surprised when the figure turns around and it ends up being Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at February 23, 2026 09:59 AM (JCZqz)

Bwahaha!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 10:15 AM (8zz6B)

142 The title seems a tad pretentious.

Otherwise, no complaints. Would add to my computer background rotation.

Takes me back to my Art 100 course in college. (Art for Physics Majors.) We all too briefly had a nude model who looked much like this. I did not paint her this well.

We also, memorably, had a model who was more like the naked fat guy on the ottoman, largish gal who had obviously lost many pounds so she was all folds of flesh. Not as attractive, but more texture to try to depict.

Good day, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - where are my college works now? at February 23, 2026 10:15 AM (oq2IS)

143 Are we sure that’s a woman?

My thought as well. It reads a bit mannish. But if CBD got everyone ooh-la-la-ing about a naked man, that would be hilarious.

Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 10:15 AM (2ocoG)

144 If there were 50 ft women the FNM would tell us endlessly of the travails these women face in finding 53 ft or taller boyfriends

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:15 AM (sKqQm)

145 If you live in an area that gets consistent snow, investing in a snow blower is the best money you’ll ever spend.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:16 AM (ehU09)

146 It could be one of an undefinable number of genderz.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:16 AM (DgMqy)

147 >>You know how I know you're teh ghey?
Posted by: ballistic at February 23, 2026 09:40 AM (5aZAZ)

Tuna is an 'Ette.

Posted by: Nazdar at February 23, 2026 10:17 AM (NcvvS)

148 Dear webmaster I love your hard work. Keep posting latest Mid-Morning Art Thread.

Posted by: Beautiful Kerala Girl Tulasi at February 23, 2026 10:17 AM (5awj0)

149 ...or several or none.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:17 AM (DgMqy)

150 My thought as well. It reads a bit mannish.

We...have very different definitions of mannish.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 10:17 AM (Riz8t)

151 Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:13 AM (vfth7)

Encourage him to take breaks the shoveling as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:17 AM (rZCVI)

152 If you live in an area that gets consistent snow, investing in a snow blower is the best money you’ll ever spend.

One of my neighbors has a 4 wheel vehicle with an attached plow.

He seems to have a lot of fun with it.

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:18 AM (sKqQm)

153 Nice, but it would be better if she were facing the artist so we could see her boobs.

Computer, enhance. Rotate 180°. Hang.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at February 23, 2026 10:18 AM (EXyHK)

154 Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:13 AM (vfth7)

Encourage him to take breaks the shoveling as well.

If you remember Beatlemania, you have no business shoveling snow.

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 10:19 AM (Riz8t)

155 Thanks Fen will do

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at February 23, 2026 10:19 AM (vfth7)

156 A leaf blower can sometimes be a snow blower.

Posted by: If it's powdery snow at February 23, 2026 10:19 AM (2Ez/1)

157 Now, that is art.
Much better use of the pose than the ottoman thing.

Posted by: GWB at February 23, 2026 10:19 AM (CNBo7)

158 Nice painting. She looks naughty. Maybe she wants to be spanked (tenderly, of course).

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 10:19 AM (g8Ew8)

159 > If you live in an area that gets consistent snow, investing in a snow blower is the best money you’ll ever spend.
--------
My son-in-law has a flamethrower for dealing with ice and snow.

It's more fun than a snowblower.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 10:20 AM (jtM2q)

160 153 Nice, but it would be better if she were facing the artist so we could see her boobs.

Computer, enhance. Rotate 180°. ~~Hang~~ Schwing!.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair

Posted by: Wayne and Garth at February 23, 2026 10:20 AM (JCZqz)

161 Wow, I found an interview with the painter and she's kind of based:

Dana explained, "There is a terrible frustration when studying at most art schools or in a university art department because you are not being taught basic drawing skills which are the foundation of any kind of representational art. Its as if two-dimensional representational art no longer has a place there. Students who are interested in becoming a realist artists are left out of the system and graduate without the skills necessary to begin a career as an artist. College is a great financial expense and one should graduate with some skills to earn a living. There are specific standards in classical or academic art by which to create and judge the quality of work. These skills are taught not in traditional colleges and universities, but in ateliers. Modern art, which is the focus of most BFA and MFA programs is subjective and this makes it difficult to set standards."

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:21 AM (sKqQm)

162 How on earth is this man a contender for the presidency?

Newsom Tells Black Audience He's Just Like Them Because He Has a Mental Disorder

Deny all you like, but yes, as Chad Prather explained, "Gavin Newsom told a black audience that he’s just like them because of his low SAT scores and inability to read."

Newsom made his "I'm like you... I'm a 960 SAT guy" comments during a book tour stop in Atlanta on Sunday while promoting his memoir, Young Man in a Hurry. In too much of a hurry to stop and consider comparing his mediocre SAT score — which was due to dyslexia — to a largely black audience.

"His way of bonding with black people is to tell them how stupid he is & that he can’t read," entertainer Nikki Minaj said. "This means my first read on him was correct. He’s been handed so many things & put in high positions he never earned or deserved."

She went on: "Do you wanna know the craziest part of this footage that will haunt him forever? He’s literally slowing his speech down & talking in a sporadic cadence."

https://is.gd/yZQWV6

Posted by: Archimedes at February 23, 2026 10:21 AM (Riz8t)

163 *Nice, but it would be better if she were facing the artist so we could see her boobs.*
+++
We can help with that.

Posted by: Artificial Intelligence tools all over the internet at February 23, 2026 10:22 AM (2Ez/1)

164 “Oh, it’s safe”

So long as one stays in the gated compound? That doesn’t sound very safe to me. Baltimore and Detroit aren’t very safe either.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:23 AM (DwGFu)

165 My son-in-law has a flamethrower for dealing with ice and snow.

It's more fun than a snowblower.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

That's awesome.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:23 AM (77rzZ)

166 So about how many Gringos are trapped in Old Mexico “sheltering in place”? About.

10? 100? 5,000? The “news” has studiously avoided mentioning any numbers.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:04 AM (DwGFu)

Isn't half the population of Mexico City gringos escaping fascist America? Seems like the media had a sob piece recently about Mexicans being sad that foreigners were ruining their country.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:23 AM (ExV1e)

167 116 Levin managed something you don't see often these days.

Ketanji Brown Jackson is an insult to the legal profession, and she's almost as brain-dead as that creep Biden that appointed her. That's right, I said it!!!

Posted by: Mark Levin at February 23, 2026 10:23 AM (JCZqz)

168 Well, if you look at her figure for longer than 10 seconds, you will notice hips and a waist which are undeniably female.

Even with multiple surgeries, a male will never attain that shape.

I think she has a beautiful figure.

Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 10:24 AM (W2EWw)

169 So the painter is a woman in MA and likes to paint nekkid wimmins, but looking at her social media profiles they are not full of political BS.

Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:24 AM (sKqQm)

170 FenSpouse is reading a book called "What the Bible says about managing stress" by Chriswell Freeman. He just read a part in a section about "reducing stress with a positive attitude" and it was a quote from Fulton J. Sheen saying, "Each of us makes our own weather." . Sheen was a great and good man- and apparently on the road to sainthood- but No, Bishop Sheen, I did not make this weather. 😉

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:24 AM (rZCVI)

171 Our Gav also ate Wonder bread cross-legged in front of the TV, with sides of seasoned Tater Babies and runny Camembert.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:25 AM (DgMqy)

172 It takes away most sexual tension and emphasizes contemplation of her situation.

Her situation? Her situation seems to be that she's nekkid and glancing back as if to say, "Well, are we gonna do this or what?"

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:25 AM (ExV1e)

173 Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:21 AM (sKqQm

She nailed it. Most traditionalist artists have art schools on line now.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:26 AM (cntUY)

174 Aaaaaaaannnd that’s why I never go to Mexico. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard people say oh it’s safe, just stick to the tourist areas and you’ll be fine.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth

That's true of a lot of countries overseas. And some US cities, too.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:26 AM (77rzZ)

175 One of my neighbors has a 4 wheel vehicle with an attached plow.

He seems to have a lot of fun with it.

The problem with having only a small plow when living in a high snow environment is eventually the banks get so high that plowing new snowfall doesn't do anything except narrow your driveway over the course of a normal winter.

I learned this while living in Michigan and having the plow attachment for my John Deere lawn and garden tractor.

Had to invest in a 2-stage snow blower (Yard Machines) to get that newly fallen snow up and over the banks lining the driveway.

Posted by: one hour sober at February 23, 2026 10:27 AM (Y1sOo)

176 PRO TIP:

Always wear a helmet when shoveling snow. So you don't crack your skull on the curb when you keel over from the massive coronary.

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:28 AM (qgHp7)

177 I think she has a beautiful figure.
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 23, 2026 10:24 AM (W2EWw)

I do too. And I'm in the target audience for said hips.
I don't know what these other people are talking about.
(And the pitcher is because she's going to wash her hair.)

Posted by: GWB at February 23, 2026 10:28 AM (CNBo7)

178
"... each of us makes our own weather..."

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company... a church... a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

And so it is with you... we are in charge of our Attitudes”

Posted by: From Charles Swindoll at February 23, 2026 10:28 AM (2Ez/1)

179 That's true of a lot of countries overseas. And some US cities, too.
Posted by: Bulg

You lie, Bulg!

Posted by: The Mayor of Paterson at February 23, 2026 10:28 AM (oftw2)

180 PRO TIP:

Always wear a helmet when shoveling snow. So you don't crack your skull on the curb when you keel over from the massive coronary.
Posted by: muldoon

Listen to this man - he's pre-law.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 23, 2026 10:29 AM (cYBz/)

181 Supposed to get well above freezing today, at tomorrow, 50s Saturday

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 10:29 AM (Ia/+0)

182 Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:24 AM (rZCVI)

Even though I'm not a Catholic, I used to love watching old Fulton Sheen clips when they'd show up on one of the cable channels. He was really good at getting a point across.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:30 AM (77rzZ)

183 Heaven
Dana Levin

Back in 2009, WICKED LOCAL, 'Finding 'Heaven': Artist is inspired by local views'

In part, "A painter in the classical realism/representational tradition, Levin recently received the Dianne Rudy Memorial Award from the American Artists Professional League for her oil painting entitled “Heaven.” Her work was selected from 107 paintings entered in the organization’s 81st Grand National competition."

I don't get the red glass pitcher on the rock ledge. Maybe for color or scale? 🤷‍♀️ And somehow The Eagles, Hotel California, comes to mind.

It's a fine painting but I'd pass hanging it.

Thanks.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (NFX2v)

184 I can't help but laugh at people that spend so much time shoveling snow off their driveways while there's still two feet of snow covering the streets.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (g8Ew8)

185
CLICK ... CLICK ... USA!

LINK (YT): https://tinyurl.com/4xfuwp2f

Safe for work unless you work in Ottawa.

Posted by: mrp at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (rj6Yv)

186 My buddy and his wife are moving to Sayulita which is a few miles from Puerto Vallarta prior to the current events. He's such a lucky fk that the real estate prices will now fall and he has no problem riding out the conflict. With his luck the cartels won't make a comeback in that area.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (cntUY)

187 I read Bishop Sheen's autobio years ago. It's called Treasure In Clay.

I recommend.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:32 AM (DgMqy)

188 Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:30 AM

Yes, he was.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:33 AM (Nx5jP)

189 Aaaaaaaannnd that’s why I never go to Mexico. I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard people say oh it’s safe, just stick to the tourist areas and you’ll be fine.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth

That's true of a lot of countries overseas. And some US cities, too.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:26 AM (77rzZ)

Let us remember the recent wise words of two famous fictional women...

Rumi: Heels, nails, blade, mascara.
Mira: Fit check for my napalm era

Never leave home unarmed.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:33 AM (ExV1e)

190 My son-in-law has a flamethrower for dealing with ice and snow.

***********

...and the Sta-Puft Marshmallow Man!

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:34 AM (qgHp7)

191 Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:32 AM (DgMqy)

Thanks for the recommendation.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:34 AM (Nx5jP)

192 My buddy and his wife are moving to Sayulita which is a few miles from Puerto Vallarta prior to the current events. He's such a lucky fk that the real estate prices will now fall and he has no problem riding out the conflict. With his luck the cartels won't make a comeback in that area.
Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (cntUY)

I wouldn't bet a mortgage on that.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 10:35 AM (g8Ew8)

193 Never leave home unarmed.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:33 AM (ExV1e)

Easy for you to say.

Posted by: Michelle Fields at February 23, 2026 10:35 AM (8zz6B)

194 Thanks for the recommendation.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:34 AM

You are very welcome.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at February 23, 2026 10:35 AM (DgMqy)

195 63 OSHA says she should be wearing a harness.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)

Boots, hardhat, reflective vest and gloves.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (NFX2v)

196
Buttix.

Posted by: Jack Lalanne at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (VWtfl)

197 145 If you live in an area that gets consistent snow, investing in a snow blower is the best money you’ll ever spend.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:16 AM (ehU09)

Very good advice. I will add, based on my experiences over the years, unless you have a very large area to clear, buy the smallest two-stage machine you can find. You definitely want two-stages for better clearing, but a larger machine is a pain to maneuver and store. A smaller two-stage is quite adequate for the average suburban driveway and sidewalk.

Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (X5Jzz)

198 Go to Mexico, they said.
Healthcare and dental care is great there, they said.
Healthcare and dental care is inexpensive there, they said.
And it's safe there, they said.

Posted by: Nomad retirees at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (2Ez/1)

199 Posted by: From Charles Swindoll at February 23, 2026 10:28 AM (2Ez/1)

I liked it.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:37 AM (Nx5jP)

200 Never leave home unarmed.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:33 AM (ExV1e)

Easy for you to say.
Posted by: Michelle Fields at February 23, 2026 10:35 AM (8zz6B)

https://youtu.be/fymimDyzjFY

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 23, 2026 10:38 AM (ExV1e)

201 161 ... Thanks for quoting from the Dana Levin interview. It was a refreshing, and realistic, take on modern academia. What she said about the university art programs also applies to their literature classes.

Posted by: JTB at February 23, 2026 10:38 AM (yTvNw)

202 I wouldn't bet a mortgage on that.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 10:35 AM (g8Ew

I wouldn't either but I've seen his ridiculous luck all my life.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:38 AM (cntUY)

203 198 Go to Mexico, they said.
Healthcare and dental care is great there, they said.
Healthcare and dental care is inexpensive there, they said.
And it's safe there, they said.
---------------
Their American Cigarettes taste as bad as Thai American Cigarettes.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 10:39 AM (pZ64F)

204 Up here in Maine we're not getting a whole lot of snow, but it sure is pretty windy on the ocean. I'm a bit south of Portland and so far the max gust from my rooftop weather station, 300' from the ocean says 41.2mph and the worst has yet to arrive supposedly.

I'm beginning to think that my weather station's "max" wind reading is right around 40mph though. There's been times when I could see my triple paned windows flex from the wind force and the weather station is like "ho humm 40mph".

I'm pretty happy though that the perch/mount I made for it has lasted a solid 5 years without disintegrating.

Posted by: Defenestratus at February 23, 2026 10:39 AM (WYStd)

205 186 My buddy and his wife are moving to Sayulita which is a few miles from Puerto Vallarta prior to the current events. He's such a lucky fk that the real estate prices will now fall and he has no problem riding out the conflict. With his luck the cartels won't make a comeback in that area.
Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:31 AM (cntUY)
---
That's like, their opinion, man.

Posted by: Sleepy Joe Biden at February 23, 2026 10:40 AM (cWLG3)

206 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Heaven is sitting naked on rocks? I wonder what church that is?
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at February 23, 2026 10:40 AM (2WIwB)

207 198. Go to Mexico, they said.
Posted by: Nomad retirees

Passé.

It's the Balkans and Croatia now.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 10:40 AM (NFX2v)

208 Oh look, the left is gonna be crying mad:

Judge Cannon permanently blocks the release of the Jack Smith frame-up report.

Noting explicitly that he continued to draft and work on it for months after she dismissed the case against Trump.

Or, to put it another way--he was desperate to try Trump in abstentia via the court of public opinion with an "epstien files" level of lies, innuendo and falsehoods plastered over the whole report.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 23, 2026 10:41 AM (HXT0k)

209 Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 10:40 AM (NFX2v

I have to say Croatia is beautiful.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:41 AM (cntUY)

210 It seems like DJT has maneuvered Sheinbaum into having to destroy the cartels, or be destroyed herself. If she chooses to destroy the cartels, she will get plenty of help, and if it becomes a Mexican internal war, there will be no pesky Geneva Conventions to restrict her rules of engagement.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (8zz6B)

211 @197 I bought a snow shovel for that one time it snowed at my place in SC. It scoops up dirt and trash pretty good too.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (cWLG3)

212 I cleared a little over 1/4 of the driveway
Taking a break.
———

Let the girls take care of the Snow.

April, May, and June
Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:02 AM (DwGFu)

Waiting til tomorrow, then I'll unleash the Big Ass Arien™ snowblower. 4, maybe 5 passes and it'll be done. No need to go anywhere.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (5xuJ/)

213 >>A smaller two-stage is quite adequate for the average suburban driveway and sidewalk.

I've got a husqvarna 27" 2-stage snowblower. It's the only thing that makes living in Maine bearable. I actually enjoy snowblowing - any machine that is designed to pick up something and throw it 50' in any direction is a lot of fun.

The only thing I wish my snowblower had was a chute that could aim slightly behind me - it would allow me to put the snow in the perfect location since there's always that moment when you get to the end of the driveway where the snowplow bank is and you end up shooting it back into the road - which then you need to go clean up.

Posted by: Defenestratus at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (WYStd)

214 Very good advice. I will add, based on my experiences over the years, unless you have a very large area to clear, buy the smallest two-stage machine you can find. You definitely want two-stages for better clearing, but a larger machine is a pain to maneuver and store. A smaller two-stage is quite adequate for the average suburban driveway and sidewalk.
Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (X5Jzz)

Yep yep!!
People instinctively go for “bigger is better” but in this case less is more. You definitely want two stage, but a 22 or 24 inch is all you need. No need for those monsters.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:43 AM (ehU09)

215 I'd invest in flame thrower snow guns.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 10:43 AM (pZ64F)

216 Buy me and you'll be guaranteed not to have a measurable snowfall for at least five years.

Posted by: Big Ass Arien at February 23, 2026 10:44 AM (2Ez/1)

217 I've never been so appreciative of Texas weather.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:44 AM (cntUY)

218 Posted by: 18-1 at February 23, 2026 10:21 AM (sKqQm)

Thanks. Good quotes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (Nx5jP)

219 I have to say Croatia is beautiful.
Posted by: Opinion Fact

Dubrovnik is on my bucket list.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (77rzZ)

220 219 I have to say Croatia is beautiful.
Posted by: Opinion Fact

Dubrovnik is on my bucket list.
--------------
Watch out for gypsies.

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (pZ64F)

221 While i slept they increased the forecast 24-36" of snow. Every window in the house is coverered with blown snow, like living in a frosted glass fish bowl here.

Posted by: From about That Time at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (sl73Y)

222 170 ... "He just read a part in a section about "reducing stress with a positive attitude" and it was a quote from Fulton J. Sheen saying, "Each of us makes our own weather."

Fenelon,
I recall the TV broadcasts Bishop Sheen did. If you get a chance, read some of his books. They are wonderful, positive, and still realistic. He had a way of explaining things clearly on the same level as CS Lewis, perhaps even more down to earth.

Posted by: JTB at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (yTvNw)

223 Yep yep!!
People instinctively go for “bigger is better” but in this case less is more. You definitely want two stage, but a 22 or 24 inch is all you need. No need for those monsters.
Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:43 AM (ehU09)

If you have a large area to clear, a bigger machine gets it done faster. And you have more room to maneuver it. Realistically, with the necessary overlapping passes, a 27" machine clears about 24" each pass, anyway.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 10:46 AM (8zz6B)

224 No one likes me, but at least I don't require a shovel.

Posted by: Humidity at February 23, 2026 10:46 AM (2Ez/1)

225 Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (77rzZ)

You a Game of Thrones fan?

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:46 AM (cntUY)

226 You a Game of Thrones fan?
Posted by: Opinion Fact

Nope. Never watched it.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (77rzZ)

227 I had a 2-stroke snoblower for a while. They probably aren’t made any longer because reasons.

Engine is much lighter, thus much easy to maneuver. High RPM, and the deeper the snow, the better it worked. Noisy for sure, but it was a better system I think for residential driveways.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (4vbgA)

228 I'd invest in flame thrower snow guns.
Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 10:43 AM (pZ64F)

Gasoline-enriched snowballs and a trebuchet.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (g8Ew8)

229 221 While i slept they increased the forecast 24-36" of snow. Every window in the house is coverered with blown snow, like living in a frosted glass fish bowl here.
Posted by: From about That Time at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (sl73Y)

General location?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (bss/y)

230 The only thing I wish my snowblower had was a chute that could aim slightly behind me - it would allow me to put the snow in the perfect location since there's always that moment when you get to the end of the driveway where the snowplow bank is and you end up shooting it back into the road - which then you need to go clean up.
Posted by: Defenestratus at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (WYStd)

My Big Ass Arien™ chute can pretty much be rotated to nearly reach that angle. Throwing that snow 50 feet or more is pretty cool. Doesn't take long to clear the 60 foot driveway. On a hill, no less. I replaced both drive belts, traction and auger, last fall. Just in case. Have extra shear bolts as well as two spare belts.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (5xuJ/)

231 Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (77rzZ)

Not a big fan but that's where they filmed a lot of scenes.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (cntUY)

232 My thought has been if you have enough land to clear that justifies a 28 or 30 inch snowblower, you’re in buy a buy a small off-road thingy with a plow attached.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:48 AM (ehU09)

233 Buttix.

Posted by: Jack Lalanne

Butt-Tocks.

Posted by: Forrest Gump at February 23, 2026 10:48 AM (Riz8t)

234 You definitely want two-stages for better clearing, but a larger machine is a pain to maneuver and store. A smaller two-stage is quite adequate for the average suburban driveway and sidewalk.

Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 10:36 AM (X5Jzz)

Yup...100% in agreement.

I bought a bigger machine to replace my old Ariens because I like to help out my neighbors, and we tend to get heavy snow. But it is definitely more of a pain in the ass to maneuver around.

The upside is that it is fuel injected, so I don't really have to worry about the fuel as much. And damn! it can throw the snow a long, long way!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 10:48 AM (n9ltV)

235 @220 Empty pockets and underwear w/ zipper pouch... Kind of embarrassing having to unzip my trousers to get my credit card though.

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at February 23, 2026 10:48 AM (cWLG3)

236 221 While i slept they increased the forecast 24-36" of snow

clearly, the one caused the other. have you considered upping your intake of coffee?

Posted by: anachronda at February 23, 2026 10:48 AM (sGtp+)

237
210 It seems like DJT has maneuvered Sheinbaum into having to destroy the cartels, or be destroyed herself. If she chooses to destroy the cartels, she will get plenty of help, and if it becomes a Mexican internal war, there will be no pesky Geneva Conventions to restrict her rules of engagement.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM

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Someone here posted her hostage video, where she stated repeatedly that there was no legal basis for the Mexican government to go after the cartels. She looked petrified. Maybe she's just not up to the job.

It looks like the basis for her 'presidency' is "do what the cartels want."

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (VWtfl)

238 Posted by: JTB at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM (yTvNw)

Thanks. I am familiar with him through videos. I will see if can get books through the library, but I was making a joke about his saying making your own weather. If I were going to make weather I would. have made less snow

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (Nx5jP)

239 Seems to me, flame isn't as potent to snow as one would imagine

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (Ia/+0)

240 No one likes me, but at least I don't require a shovel.
Posted by: Humidity at February 23, 2026 10:46 AM (2Ez/1)

Humidity with snow is a thing and it sucks bigly. The snow that causes heart attacks when shoveled is heavy because of the high water content which is due to humidity in the air when it snows. The light fluffy stuff falls when the air is dry. You can clear that with a lead blower.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:50 AM (ehU09)

241 233 Buttix.

Posted by: Jack Lalanne

Butt-Tocks.

buttinatrix

Posted by: anachronda at February 23, 2026 10:50 AM (sGtp+)

242 It looks like the basis for her 'presidency' is "do what the cartels want."
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You think?

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 10:50 AM (pZ64F)

243 "Kind of embarrassing having to unzip my trousers to get my credit card though."
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Pardon me while I whip this out...

Posted by: Sheriff Bart at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM (2Ez/1)

244 Dang. Heaven is sitting naked on rocks? I wonder what church that is?
Posted by: Diogenes

*******

Sore o-ass-trian?

Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM (qgHp7)

245 > I'm beginning to think that my weather station's "max" wind reading is right around 40mph though. There's been times when I could see my triple paned windows flex from the wind force and the weather station is like "ho humm 40mph".
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I think the highest wind speed my weather station has recorded was 43MPH. Given the fact the winds that day were blowing wooden furniture off my deck makes me think the wind was really much higher.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM (jtM2q)

246 >>The only thing I wish my snowblower had was a chute that could aim slightly behind me -
Posted by: Defenestratus
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Sheet metal/flashing, electric drill, rivets & tool from Harbor freight.
Some assembly required.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM (cW1mv)

247 Someone here posted her hostage video, where she stated repeatedly that there was no legal basis for the Mexican government to go after the cartels. She looked petrified. Maybe she's just not up to the job.

It looks like the basis for her 'presidency' is "do what the cartels want."
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (VWtfl)

She's a communist. She does not know how to deal when she is the one in front of the gun kneeling in the basement.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM (bss/y)

248 Dubrovnik is on my bucket list.
Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:45 AM

The case I worked on when I interned at the ICTY was the illegal shelling of the Old City in Dubrovnik. Good times. I'd like to visit one of these days.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 10:52 AM (kgE5c)

249 When I lived in the Hudson Valley my good friend and her husband bought a nice fixer upper house located on five acres on a hill. Preparing for their first winter was a priority. Getting up the 200 yard up hill drive was hard enough in the summer.

Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:52 AM (cntUY)

250 Sore o-ass-trian?
Posted by: muldoon at February 23, 2026 10:51 AM

*golf clap*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 10:53 AM (kgE5c)

251 The Binford 6000 Lead Blower.
When you've got REALLY heavy leaves.

Posted by: Tim The Tool Man Taylor at February 23, 2026 10:53 AM (2Ez/1)

252 Preparing for their first winter was a priority. Getting up the 200 yard up hill drive was hard enough in the summer.
Posted by: Opinion Fact at February 23, 2026 10:52 AM (cntUY)

Wus up.

Posted by: Studded Winter Tires at February 23, 2026 10:54 AM (ehU09)

253 227 I had a 2-stroke snoblower for a while. They probably aren’t made any longer because reasons.

Engine is much lighter, thus much easy to maneuver. High RPM, and the deeper the snow, the better it worked. Noisy for sure, but it was a better system I think for residential driveways.

Posted by: Common Tater at February 23, 2026 10:47 AM (4vbgA)

I had one of those for a while, a single stage. It was OK for light snow, but useless for wet snow, or anything over 6-8 inches. Easy to maneuver, though. It died and my wife went out and bought me a big-assed Yard Machines two-stage for my birthday. It works great, but is bigger than I need for our driveway and sidewalk.

Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 10:54 AM (X5Jzz)

254 Posted by: RedMindBlueState at February 23, 2026 10:52 AM (kgE5c)

When are you going to Greece?

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 10:55 AM (77rzZ)

255 The only thing I wish my snowblower had was a chute that could aim slightly behind me

Posted by: Defenestratus at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM (WYStd)

My Ariens rotates through about 200 degrees, which is just enough to get the snow slightly behind me. But...the linkage needs regular adjustment, or it starts to stop at about 80 degrees on one side. Not a problem, but I will usually forget at the beginning of winter!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 23, 2026 10:55 AM (n9ltV)

256 It looks like the basis for her 'presidency' is "do what the cartels want."
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Stop putting women in charge.

Posted by: There. I said it. at February 23, 2026 10:56 AM (2Ez/1)

257 Someone here posted her hostage video, where she stated repeatedly that there was no legal basis for the Mexican government to go after the cartels. She looked petrified. Maybe she's just not up to the job.

It looks like the basis for her 'presidency' is "do what the cartels want."
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (VWtfl)

Legal basis? You don't need no steenkin' legal basis.

Posted by: zombie Augusto Pinochet at February 23, 2026 10:57 AM (8zz6B)

258 >>Newsom Tells Black Audience He's Just Like Them Because He Has a Mental Disorder

"Hello, fellow dummies!"

More Atlas Shrugged vibes.

Posted by: Lizzy at February 23, 2026 10:57 AM (tj6OY)

259 I foresee Hawaii tourism soaring in the next 5 years.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:57 AM (ehU09)

260 State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 10:57 AM (cW1mv)

261 How is there no legal basis for a president to uhm you know, stop criminals from committing crimes? I’m pretty sure even in Mexico that exists.

Posted by: Inconvenient Truth at February 23, 2026 10:58 AM (ehU09)

262 After the cartels go BERSERK in Mexico with Americans in harm's way, Rep. Tim Burchett and Sen. Mike Lee demand passage of legislation letting PRIVATEERS attack the cartels

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 23, 2026 10:59 AM (cW1mv)

263 Apparently, the Mexican government didn't know where the now-dead cartel boss was hiding out, but were surveilling his girlfriend. When she went to visit him, they executed the raid.

Filed under: Pussy is Undefeated

Posted by: one hour sober at February 23, 2026 11:00 AM (Y1sOo)

264 Are we sure that’s a woman?
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It might be the lead singer of Type-O Negative.

Posted by: Crusader at February 23, 2026 11:00 AM (TN0g+)

265 209.
I have to say Croatia is beautiful.
Posted by: Opinion Fact

So I understand. (The larger family has members who fled Croatia, etc. as a result of war in 1990s (Slick Willie and Joe) and eventually made their way as legitimate refugees into the US (with both men and women holding jobs), 1st settling around Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.

When teeth and pacemakers are needed, back to Eastern Europe they go. (Apparently, Turkey is a medical tourist destination.) And when ready to retire, back they go to the regions in which they were born (and/or family still maintains residences) for several months a year. (They love Cafes, Mediterranean beaches, etc.)

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at February 23, 2026 11:01 AM (NFX2v)

266 261 How is there no legal basis for a president to uhm you know, stop criminals from committing crimes? I’m pretty sure even in Mexico that exists.
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Maybe she's waiting for Judge Boasburg to tell her what to do?

Posted by: pudinhead at February 23, 2026 11:01 AM (pZ64F)

267 General location?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at

Providence. Map shows worst snow directly on Jackstraw's home on our south coast.

Posted by: From about That Time at February 23, 2026 11:02 AM (sl73Y)

268 239 Seems to me, flame isn't as potent to snow as one would imagine

Posted by: Skip at February 23, 2026 10:49 AM (Ia/+0)

Yeah, I had the same thought. If I get bored I might calculate the energy required to melt 4 or 5 hundred square feet of 18" snow, and how much propane it would require. I'd also be concerned that applying heat to cold concrete might crack it.

Posted by: a.moron at February 23, 2026 11:03 AM (X5Jzz)

269 U nas yest' NOOD.

Posted by: Bulg at February 23, 2026 11:06 AM (77rzZ)

270 Well, if you look at her figure for longer than 10 seconds, you will notice hips and a waist which are undeniably female.

The bottom half is undeniably female but the top half reads as male with the broad shoulders and face shape. Must be Disney's new reboot of The Little Mermaid.

Posted by: Ian S. at February 23, 2026 11:22 AM (2ocoG)

271 210 It seems like DJT has maneuvered Sheinbaum into having to destroy the cartels, or be destroyed herself. If she chooses to destroy the cartels, she will get plenty of help, and if it becomes a Mexican internal war, there will be no pesky Geneva Conventions to restrict her rules of engagement.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 23, 2026 10:42 AM
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If by "Maneuvered" you mean "Told her to get her shit in a pile or see a LOT of Delta and Team Six in her quasi-failed state," I think you're right.

Posted by: ballistic at February 23, 2026 11:27 AM (5aZAZ)

272 If she kneels forward, we can watch the hockey game together.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 23, 2026 11:38 AM (gVUi7)

273 Heaven is a girl
That makes dreams come true
And no one does it good
Like Heaven do

Posted by: Tar Bae at February 23, 2026 01:16 PM (uR4Tu)

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