Monday Overnight Open Thread - April 13, 2026 [scampydog]

Drake Observatory. Link goes to Wikipedia.

The main dome of the observatory houses an 8.25 inch refracting telescope, on a German equatorial mount. The ashes of the astronomer Daniel Walter Morehouse, and those of his wife Myrtle, are interred within the wall of the observatory rotunda.

Observatory sits in the middle of Waveland Golf Course, Des Moines, IA. Got a few good pictures of it over the weekend (and one golf ball a bit closer than I'd have liked).

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Happy Monday. Hope you all tried to behave over the weekend. Misanthropic Humanitarian took the evening off, and I've been thawed out from my cryogenic ONT retirement freeze. Please adjust your expectations accordingly.

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Not about Pope Leo and his stance on immigration, climate change, etc. It's about a guy and a cool craft.

Photo credit: Dianne Towalski, The Central Minnesota Catholic

In the world of art and talent, some choose butter.

“I get some pretty random commission requests, but when the National Catholic Educational Association contacted me about doing a live butter sculpture during their conference this year, I was interested,” Kulzer said. “After working out the logistics of keeping the butter cool, they decided they wanted a bust of Pope Leo and another butter block carved into their logo.”

Scampywife knows Gerry Kulzer, the sculptor. He is kind enough to share some butter with us on occasion - which is damned good. Here is some additional reading - light history of his journey and work.

What’s it like sculpting something that you know will somehow be used and eventually destroyed?
All pottery is meant to be used. So use it. Drink out of it. Eat off the plate. Use that pottery. It’s the same with the butter here, I think. It’s butter. Let’s use it. Take that and use it for what it’s meant for.

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It is April 13. For those who have not yet completed their taxes: Are you in a committed relationship with TurboTax? May you have the best of luck with your internet connection, the missing forms that were ‘right there,’ and your race against time.

Remember, a good accountant can find humor in depreciation.

Looks like people are running behind this year. And/or less tax filers. 2026 returns filed (so far). Link goes to irs.gov. Total returns e-filed through 4/8/2010 were 78.4M, with $61.4B in direct deposit refunds. As of 4/3/2026 98M returns have been e-filed, with $242.8B in direct deposit refunds.

Each year the IRS provides weekly cumulative statistics for returns filed, returns processed and refunds issued during the filing season and then at certain points after the filing season. The statistics compare totals as of Friday compared with the corresponding Friday in the prior year.

Forbes crunched some numbers. Seems the public has, "Where is my money at" on their brains.

While filing activity has been slower, taxpayer engagement has surged. IRS.gov has recorded 435,926,000 visits so far this season, a sharp 58% increase over the same period last year. Taxpayers appear to be checking their refund status more frequently or seeking clarity on tax law changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

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It's all about the arms. Nanotyrannus: The Tyrannosaur Dwarf Tyrant.

Perhaps the most anatomically decisive feature is the forelimb. Nanotyrannus possesses arms and hands that are absolutely longer than those of T. rex, not just longer in proportion to body size. This distinction is critical: as animals grow, limb bones lengthen—they do not shorten.
The hands appear more functional than the famously reduced arms of T. rex, suggesting a greater role in prey handling or stabilization. While still small relative to body size, the forelimbs of Nanotyrannus fit a predator that retained more versatility in its front limbs.

A full-size replica would fit nicely in a yard next to the full size T-Rex.

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Unexpected / stood out. Was in the Charlotte airport on Easter Sunday, dodging Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers while housing a glazed cinnamon donut, when over the intercom came an announcement for a 10:30 a.m. Catholic Mass in the airport. Looked around for reactions and either everyone was deaf or the easily offended were not around. They repeated the announcement two more times before I boarded my flight - and for a moment, Gate A39 felt almost like holy ground.

In that spirit, let’s take a look at some interesting churches and chapels.

Skull Chapel - Kaplica Czaszek - Poland That is a lot of empty eye sockets looking your direction.

Within the modest-looking St. Batholomew's Church (also called the Kaplica Czaszek) are the skulls and bones of over 3,000 people, decorating the ceiling and walls, and arranged in various patterns—mostly in a repeating crossed bones Jolly Roger-style—with another 21,000 skeletons stuffed in the church crypt below. Collected by Czech priest Vaclav Tomasek and J. Langer, the local gravedigger, it took the pair some 18 years, from 1776 to 1794, to collect, clean, and arrange as many as 24,000 human skeletons that pack the church. While the majority of the skeletons are stacked in a 16-foot-deep crypt beneath the church, the rest are beautifully displayed in what Tomasek saw as a "sanctuary of silence."

Now we are talking! Church in Belgrade with chandeliers made out of bullet casings, swords, rifles, and cannon parts.

Some interesting churches in North America.

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Let's do some springtime music.

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Versatility in job skills.

pic.twitter.com/i2e9VDlt6X
— Rothmus 🏴 (@Rothmus) April 9, 2026

Weird jobs.

I don't even know where to begin with this. I am imagining the chaos of the Horde with the Professional Fortune Cookie Writer job. And that is queuer - please note the additional vowel.

Hit the link - there are some pop ups, but it's worth a skim.

4. Dog food taster
12. Iceberg mover
17. Professional queuer
18. Fortune cookie writer

May as well...let's hear your best fortune cookie writing efforts in the comments.

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Moderately amusing news

Sheep invade German grocery store. There's a political affiliation joke in here somewhere. Video at the link.

He said he wasn’t entirely sure how they broke from the rest of the flock, but he speculated the group was distracted by acorns on the ground and eventually wandered in the vicinity of the store before spotting someone carrying a tote that resembled one of their feed bags and following them inside.

Golfed with a guy over the weekend that took a Waymo taxi while in Phoenix. Not this one, however.

A Phoenix business owner captured a scary scene involving a Waymo driving on a light rail track with a passenger inside.

Fake Maple Syrup. Scandal. Canada, of course.

Enquête purchased five cans of Bourdeau's syrup at random from different stores and from different batches and took them to the provincial laboratory responsible for testing and assuring quality control for maple syrup in Quebec, le centre ACER, for analysis.

The results were unequivocal.
All five cans, each labelled pure maple syrup, contained at least 50 per cent cane sugar.

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1 Frist

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 09:59 PM (dK+Kv)

2 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 13, 2026 10:00 PM (cYBz/)

3 Early.

Posted by: From about That Time at April 13, 2026 10:00 PM (sl73Y)

4 DOGGO!!!!

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:00 PM (QMAsf)

5 Disco!

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:00 PM (41CYW)

6 You SCAMP!

Whoofreakijghooooooo!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:01 PM (xuJdJ)

7 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at April 13, 2026 10:01 PM (SRRAx)

8 Aloha, nurse!

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:02 PM (41CYW)

9 Hey, Scampy.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:02 PM (77rzZ)

10 "It is April 13. For those who have not yet completed their taxes: Are you in a committed relationship with TurboTax? May you have the best of luck with your internet connection, the missing forms that were ‘right there,’ and your race against time."

Did mine yesterday. Got hammered on Fed. Offset by a modest MD refund.

Did younger son's tonight. TurboTax handled his MD to Colorado move like a champ.

Elder son's tomorrow night. Should be easy.

As I said in the Cafe -- taxes suck.

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:03 PM (QMAsf)

11 Tonypete, stop insulting us!

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:04 PM (77rzZ)

12 The ashes of the astronomer Daniel Walter Morehouse, and those of his wife Myrtle, are interred within the wall of the observatory rotunda.

So, it was a Mafia job?

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 10:04 PM (OKRd3)

13 Whoofreakijghooooooo!
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:01 PM (xuJdJ)

Have you been spending time at IKEA?

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:04 PM (QMAsf)

14 I owed $278.

No state income tax in WA. Yet.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:05 PM (xuJdJ)

15 Sorry I'm late, I heard there might be a doggo sighting and had to go find some Milk Bones and Beggin' Strips.

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:05 PM (SIy5t)

16 'Evening, Bulg.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:06 PM (41CYW)

17 A Doggo alumni return appearance?! We are blessed.

Pleased to see project dino lawn ornaments remains alive and well.

Posted by: TRex - creepy crypt dino at April 13, 2026 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq)

18 Doofenjkericher

Nyet!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:06 PM (xuJdJ)

19 Happy Monday. Hope you all tried to behave over the weekend. Misanthropic Humanitarian took the evening off, and I've been thawed out from my cryogenic ONT retirement freeze. Please adjust your expectations accordingly.

Could be worse. It could be a Doof ONT.

Posted by: meatball at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (YnXSX)

20 If you think Nanotyrannus is bad, wait until Thalidomidtyrannus is discovered. Fierce flippers!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (2WIwB)

21 I heard there might be a doggo sighting and had to go find some Milk Bones and Beggin' Strips.
Posted by: tankdemon
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Wags tail and gives the "big eyes" look for doggo treats.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (41CYW)

22 Yay, ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (+9wcF)

23 Somehow over the past three-and-a-half years my cat Allie has become my best friend. Or she's decided I'm her best friend.

In the past week, she's taken to curling up with me in the crook of my arm when I'm lying in bed reading.

She won't stay with me the entire night (I move around too much, I bet), but she does want to be with me when I'm in bed.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (gnNyN)

24
*helps self to last piece of pie*

Good evening, Hordians.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (tgvbd)

25 Doggo!

A full-size replica would fit nicely in a yard next to the full size T-Rex.
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Then I will gladly ask our neighbors if they will indulge your imagination....just don't get your hopes too high!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at April 13, 2026 10:08 PM (IQ6Gq)

26 I loved Katrina's voice. (Is that her name, or is this some kind Tommy Tutone thing?)
irregardless/ 'winky face', I love her voice. And that song's lyrics are much darker than the happy beat would suggest. I love that song.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 10:08 PM (0aYVJ)

27 Tonypete, stop insulting us!
Posted by: Bulg

If taunting you a second time does not work I'll wave my private parts at your aunties, you cheesy lot!!

Posted by: Tonypete at April 13, 2026 10:08 PM (cYBz/)

28 A Doggo alumni return appearance?! We are blessed.

Pleased to see project dino lawn ornaments remains alive and well.
Posted by: TRex - creepy crypt dino at April 13, 2026 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq)

Rabid little pooch won't help us with the Club, but he jumps to attention for Mis Hum.

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:08 PM (QMAsf)

29 Evening all,

Speaking of weird jobs:

Company to pay $1K per hour for someone to smell dog breath, accept dog kisses

https://tinyurl.com/4um7d96n

Posted by: Joyenz at April 13, 2026 10:08 PM (2F0/Y)

30 Hello, Nurse Ratched, if you’re here.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (77rzZ)

31 Then I will gladly ask our neighbors if they will indulge your imagination....just don't get your hopes too high!
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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Tip of the cap to you.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (41CYW)

32 I'm glad someone has finally ripped the lid off of The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Scandal.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (JkO4W)

33 Doofenjkericher

Nyet!
Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:06 PM (xuJdJ)

*blows kiss toward the PNW*

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (QMAsf)

34 So, if an ugly woman posed for Gerry Kulzer, she'd be a true butterface?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (1Ff7Z)

35 he jumps to attention for Mis Hum.
Posted by: Doof
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Ahem, Emeritus Mis Hum.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:10 PM (41CYW)

36 Could be worse. It could be a Doof ONT.
Posted by: meatball at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (YnXSX)

The whelmingest!

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:10 PM (QMAsf)

37 I've been to the observatory on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire on several occasions and I've never seen anyplace get hammered by weather like that place, - and I live on the continental divide in the rockies.

Put that one on your bucket list.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 10:10 PM (Fbc0I)

38 A Joyenz sighting!

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:11 PM (77rzZ)

39 We have a launch in about 5 hours.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-24
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: April 14, 2026
Launch Time: 3:59 a.m. EDT (7:59 UTC, 09:59 CEST)

https://youtu.be/9Bza_nk8-1Q

Posted by: Joyenz at April 13, 2026 10:11 PM (2F0/Y)

40 Thanks for the swell Monday Night ONT, scampydog!

Neat observatory. In the middle of a golf course.

I don't believe I could adequately focus my worship while under the bones. No sir.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at April 13, 2026 10:11 PM (vrNzf)

41
It is April 13. For those who have not yet completed their taxes: Are you in a committed relationship with TurboTax?

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Got mine done this evening. Worse than last year. I looked at my AGI and thought, "Where the hell did all of that go?"

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:11 PM (tgvbd)

42 A Joyenz sighting!
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:11 PM (77rzZ)

Hey Bulg! I hope you are well.

Posted by: Joyenz at April 13, 2026 10:12 PM (2F0/Y)

43 Good evening, LS. Nice to see you.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:12 PM (41CYW)

44 Greetings From California Everyone!

Thank you for great ONT content S-dawg!!

Is it true Swallow-well is out of Congress?

Now if we could get pencil-neck Schiff - make it a double...

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at April 13, 2026 10:12 PM (QGaXH)

45
I frequently think I singlehandedly keep the US economy afloat. Not that I enjoy any of it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:13 PM (tgvbd)

46 Hey y'all.

Thought I'd delurk and let y'all know that we may be moving across the river to Missouri. Closing date is June 4th.

The place is about a half-mile from the daughter and granddaughters. 4.2 acres, house is about 1440 sf. Owner is asking $200K. Using my VA loan for this.

If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:13 PM (22p5n)

47 My taxes were basically a wash this year.

I did get a small refund from the Feds, but state income taxes ate up most of it and TurboTax ate the rest.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 10:14 PM (gnNyN)

48 Is it true Swallow-well is out of Congress?

Now if we could get pencil-neck Schiff - make it a double...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Good evening, ARiK. Oh please make Schiff begone. Or bonus round, some jail time for him.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:14 PM (41CYW)

49 24
*helps self to last piece of pie*

Good evening, Hordians.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:07 PM (tgvbd)

Why didn't anybody tell me there was pie?

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:16 PM (SIy5t)

50 24
*helps self to last piece of pie*

Good evening, Hordians.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Huckleberry pie?

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:17 PM (41CYW)

51 42 Joyenz, I am OK, thanks. I’m dealing with health issues, but they are manageable.

I hope that you are well.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:17 PM (77rzZ)

52 45
I frequently think I singlehandedly keep the US economy afloat. Not that I enjoy any of it.

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500 Somali Kwality Learing Centers thank you.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 13, 2026 10:17 PM (JkO4W)

53 Checking in from SW Florida on the first family vacation for many moons. I'm enjoying the beaches and boats but this area is thick with expats from Chicago and Jersey, which explains the maniac drivers.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at April 13, 2026 10:17 PM (ZDb1X)

54 Why didn't anybody tell me there was pie?
Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:16 PM (SIy5t)
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We thought you were full from eating Milk Bones and Beggin' Strips.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 10:18 PM (gnNyN)

55 I filled in my tax forms for the feds a month ago, and got the thankfully modest sum e-payment in last week. But I must remember to get the forms in the mail tomorrow. I suppose I should schlep to a post-office to make sure it gets dated Apr 14th instead of just using the mailbox.

I intended to do it today, but my horse bucked me off yesterday so I'm taking it easy. Maybe I'll just walk to the mailbox tomorrow and hope for the best. They were paid in good time so the postal stamp on the forms shouldn't matter too much anyway. It annoys me to have to fill out the forms. I'm pretty sure the IRS already has all the information since I'm a standard deduction filer. They should have an option on the w-4 for "standard deduction, just send me the bill or refund"

Posted by: PaleRider at April 13, 2026 10:18 PM (+89TD)

56 Good evening, LS. Nice to see you.
Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:12 PM (41CYW)

* * * *

*gives generous scritches between Doggo's ears*

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at April 13, 2026 10:19 PM (vrNzf)

57 It is April 13. For those who have not yet completed their taxes: Are you in a committed relationship with TurboTax?

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After a sleepless night I filed my returns (California and Federal) around 5 AM this morning. I had mostly completed them (95%) by mid-March then let them languish. I don't know why I do stuff like that. I have plenty of time on my hands. I received significant refunds but left the money toward next year's returns as I'm still not comfortable figuring my estimated tax payments......

Taking Mr. Camper out of storage tomorrow and out to a local regional park to dry run and make sure all systems are still functioning correctly. Want to make sure the camper is working correctly too. (smile)

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at April 13, 2026 10:19 PM (QGaXH)

58 Yay!DOGGO!
🐕...Woof...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 13, 2026 10:19 PM (A9n1A)

59 All five cans, each labelled pure maple syrup, contained at least 50 per cent cane sugar.
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Now do olive oil.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 10:20 PM (/lPRQ)

60

S

M

H

!!!!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:20 PM (A5RD0)

61 SMH at God's mercy,

May your move go smoothly and all items arrive safely in your new home!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at April 13, 2026 10:20 PM (vrNzf)

62 nurse!!!!

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:20 PM (22p5n)

63 Hockey crybabies, cheaters at curling, now the Maple Syrup scandal. Are there depths to which the formerly great nation of Canada won't sink to?

Posted by: Defining Deviancy Down at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (oftw2)

64 COMM!

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (41CYW)

65 54 We thought you were full from eating Milk Bones and Beggin' Strips.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 10:18 PM (gnNyN)

Those were for scampy.

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (SIy5t)

66
All I can say is, thank God I have an LLC.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (tgvbd)

67 I hope that you are well.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:17 PM (77rzZ)

Health issues suck. Will keep you in my prayers.

Doing ok here. Thursday we will be meeting our lawyer and officially signing the house to my sister from our parents names. Hopefully we can still afford the property taxes without dad's senior citizen homestead discount.

Posted by: Joyenz at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (2F0/Y)

68 SMH is here!

* I break into my hsppy dance*

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (77rzZ)

69 Hey y'all.

Thought I'd delurk and let y'all know that we may be moving across the river to Missouri. Closing date is June 4th.

The place is about a half-mile from the daughter and granddaughters. 4.2 acres, house is about 1440 sf. Owner is asking $200K. Using my VA loan for this.

If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.
Posted by: SMH

Good luck. Sounds nice.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (xt0tp)

70 Accountant called today. My taxes are done. I go in in the morning to pick them up and pay everyone off: accountant, state, and federal, plus pick up my quarterly withholding paperwork. Hurrah! Sort of.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (ZVgZ4)

71 May your move go smoothly and all items arrive safely in your new home!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient
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Thanks. : )

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (22p5n)

72 63 Hockey crybabies, cheaters at curling, now the Maple Syrup scandal. Are there depths to which the formerly great nation of Canada won't sink to?
Posted by: Defining Deviancy Down at April 13, 2026 10:21 PM (oftw2)

No. The moose out front should have told you.

Posted by: Roy at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (qwype)

73 Why didn't anybody tell me there was pie?
Posted by: tankdemon

Oh, I'd do sketchy things for a wet-bottom Shoo-Fly pie.

Very sketchy.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (cYBz/)

74 Wait b

There’s pie?!?!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (A5RD0)

75 Thunder, lightening and rain.

Our friend Snowflake, the outdoor cat, is safely on my chair resting for her 3am toss outside.

We're working on a system?..

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (Sco7b)

76 Thank you for the ONT!

I will have to think about a fortune cookie, which means I will forget.

We watched an unexpected funny movie tonight:

"A Million Ways to Die in the West."

Very rare good cinema for our house. We are far more used to failures.

Of course the professional movie critics were blase, and may they have plague fleas in their nethers.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (WONhk)

77 17. Professional queuer
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I don't think that will go over so well in many places.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (/lPRQ)

78 I intended to do it today, but my horse bucked me off yesterday so I'm taking it easy.

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*points given for creativity*

Posted by: The IRS Phony Excuse Hotline at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (JkO4W)

79 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (sAmhv)

80 Now do olive oil.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

It's been done.

Posted by: Whimpy at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (cYBz/)

81 Howdy, all,

I've been away from the blog since morning and see I've missed some interesting things, like the business with Gen Z and their anxiety packs. To be fair, Boomers had theirs: We called them "six-packs" or "fifths," or "bottles of Valium or Miltowns." An ice pack and a fan are a lot healthier -- and I guess cheaper than a fifth of even cheap bourbon nowadays.

Anyway! I told Miss Linda about my plan to travel to Kansas this week. She was not feeling well, but I couldn't wait any longer. The silence was deafening and the enthusiasm was about the same as if I'd told her I was returning Stirling to his shelter . . . in fact, she'd have been downright vocal about *that*. Showing her pics of houses in Kansas and the travel brochure with the bison herd? Nothing.

Well. There's nothing I can do about any of that. It is what it is.

Howz ever'body tonight?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (wzUl9)

82
There’s pie?!?!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (A5RD0)

___________

*burp*

Not any more.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 10:23 PM (tgvbd)

83 My daughter is a CPA, works for Lockheed-Martin. Does my taxes in about a minute. Always even-steven, never pay or get a refund. Not asking any questions.

Posted by: Very Fixed Income at April 13, 2026 10:24 PM (oftw2)

84 Hey Bulg! Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks, Mr Aspirin Factory. : )

Never thought we'd ever buy a house in the Ozarks, but funny how life works...

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:24 PM (22p5n)

85 30. Adult toy tester
Earning potential: $25 per hour

Adult toy testers are hired to test prototypes and new products to determine whether they are effective, visually appealing and safe to use. They’re also often required to provide written reviews to encourage potential buyers to make a purchase.
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There may be a few Only Fans pages dedicated to that.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (/lPRQ)

86 If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
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Prayers up for clarity on this, and a uneventful move if it works out. How glorious to be that close to family!

Posted by: The Grateful at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (IQ6Gq)

87
I've been to the observatory on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire on several occasions and I've never seen anyplace get hammered by weather like that place

Everyone knows it's windy.

https://youtu.be/GHpwzpaFI4g

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (Cqx++)

88 Fink!

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (A5RD0)

89 Good luck with the move, SMH! May the new place be a joy and not a horror story.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (+9wcF)

90 Alan Moore pretty much gets a pass for everything in his life since he gave us Watchmen.

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 10:25 PM (gKWVE)

91 Oh, I'd do sketchy things for a wet-bottom Shoo-Fly pie.

Very sketchy.
Posted by: Tonypete at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (cYBz/)

Like this?

https://youtube.com/shorts/c7UNxp04y4Y

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (SIy5t)

92 17. Professional queuer

Very boring. So, ironically, there's no waiting in line to get into that job.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov)

93 67 Thank you, Joyenz. I hope that all is well with you and yours.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (77rzZ)

94 Professional queuer

They have a whole month celebrating them; now it’s a profession!?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (ZVgZ4)

95 My daughter is a CPA, works for Lockheed-Martin. Does my taxes in about a minute. Always even-steven, never pay or get a refund. Not asking any questions.
Posted by: Very Fixed Income

#1 son was a tax accountant for Universal Pictures right out of grad school.

He fears there is no way he avoids Eternal Damnation.

Posted by: Whimpy at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (cYBz/)

96 Adult toy tester

Nowadays we also need to know if they're aerodynamic.

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (gKWVE)

97 Watched the ultimate BeckoningChasm movie tonight, Phil Tippett's "Mad God." It's a bit more gruesome than I'm prepared to be, but then, it's been a while since I was 290 years old. I understood nothing that was happening, but then I do the same with my own animations.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 13, 2026 10:26 PM (CHHv1)

98 It's never a wash.

These fuckin' dirty ass animals loot you like you were a wig shop in Memphis, and pump that money into a system where at least half the budget is outright fraud, and income tax receipts are a fraction of the outlay, alongside corporate taxes, borrowing, and laundering of printed money.

For all intents and purposes, every working American can safely assume that 100% of the fleece being shorn from his hide is going to buy BMWs for baloon-headed desert rats from Somalia or obese Aztec drug dealers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:27 PM (BI5O2)

99 May the new place be a joy and not a horror story.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
___

We're moving out of Illinois.

The horror will be in our rearview mirror.

Going to miss my church family, but that will be all I miss in this state.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:27 PM (22p5n)

100 78: I don't need an excuse or to file for an extension so long as I get to the post office tomorrow

, If the stinking IRS would let me just do the free efile I'd be done; but they won't and I'm not buying turbo tax. Taxes suck because of having to collect all the paperwork to do them, I'm chronically disorganzied but I can decipher the instructions just fine.

Posted by: PaleRider at April 13, 2026 10:28 PM (+89TD)

101 I suspect that what happened over the weekend in the Middle East is that Trump just called an Iran’s bluff in a he biggest way possible. They were just pretending hey could close it, and everyone fell for it. Til now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at April 13, 2026 10:28 PM (tgZLi)

102 Blueberry pie is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 10:28 PM (2WIwB)

103 30. Adult toy tester
Earning potential: $25 per hour

Adult toy testers are hired to test prototypes and new products to determine whether they are effective, visually appealing and safe to use. They’re also often required to provide written reviews to encourage potential buyers to make a purchase.

There may be a few Only Fans pages dedicated to that.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

Sounds great, except for that "proving the toy is safe to use" part.

Posted by: do you smoke after toy sex? at April 13, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)

104 I'm glad someone has finally ripped the lid off of The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Scandal.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at April 13, 2026 10:09 PM (JkO4W)

First I had heard of it. Maple syrup is not on my usual shopping list, but it is far superior to synthetic syrups made from cane sugar or worse sugars. If you are going to sell an expensive artisanal food product, it damn well better be pure and authentic. IIRC, the State of Kentucky is pretty diligent about preserving the purity of bourbon, too.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 10:29 PM (utfVc)

105 Me: Sooooo... I came home [from my knitting group] with more yarn than when I left.
Pooky: I'm not surprised.

Posted by: pookysgirl, adding to her stash at April 13, 2026 10:29 PM (Wt5PA)

106 You should see the line of applicants for the professional queuer job.

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:30 PM (CBKQt)

107 Adult toy testers are hired to test prototypes and new products to determine whether they are effective, visually appealing and safe to use. They’re also often required to provide written reviews to encourage potential buyers to make a purchase.
===

There may be a few Only Fans pages dedicated to that.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
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Uncle tested Intellivision games back in the day. Not sure what he earned, but I learned a lot of new words.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:30 PM (41CYW)

108 SMH, may the Lord be with you on your projected move:

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:30 PM (77rzZ)

109 Congratulations SMH! I will keep you and ex-ex in my prayers for a smooth transition if that's God's will.🙏🙏🙏

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at April 13, 2026 10:30 PM (VCgbV)

110 Used turbo tax and both my federal and state refunds came ridiculously early, within ten days.

Posted by: From about That Time at April 13, 2026 10:30 PM (sl73Y)

111 If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:13 PM (22p5n)

Best of luck to you!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 10:31 PM (utfVc)

112 >>>Hockey crybabies, cheaters at curling, now the Maple Syrup scandal. Are there depths to which the formerly great nation of Canada won't sink to?

Posted by: Defining Deviancy Down

>>No.

Their former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is T-Boning Katy Perry.

I believe the some of provinces are ready to bail. Like orphans, we'll take you in.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 10:31 PM (Fbc0I)

113 As to taxes, I think...
There should be no withholding.
All taxes must be paid in cash or check in full.
The date of payment shall be the Thursday prior to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

(The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November is Election Day.)

It puts all of those taxes on you as a single burden - not hidden in your paycheck - and it doesn't work as a forced savings account (expecting to get something back out of what you gave to the gov't). And right before you go into the voting booth in a few days and decide who should be deciding how much you should pay.

Would it suck for all the taxpayers? Yes, that's the point.

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 10:32 PM (OKRd3)

114 SMH. I miss your comments. Please rejoin us when you feel it appropriate.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:33 PM (77rzZ)

115 So, tell me why I am paying taxes to Uncle Sam?
Other than the fact that they will do violence to me if I don’t?

I suspect that at least half of what I’ve paid over the years did not go to constitutionally-allowed recipients.

Posted by: RI Red at April 13, 2026 10:33 PM (Edxq2)

116 Good evening, ARiK. Oh please make Schiff begone. Or bonus round, some jail time for him.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:14 PM (41CYW)

That fuckfacefuck needs volcano time.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 10:35 PM (snZF9)

117 Me: Sooooo... I came home [from my knitting group] with more yarn than when I left.
Pooky: I'm not surprised.
Posted by: pookysgirl, adding to her stash at April 13, 2026 10:29 PM (Wt5PA)

Are all the bits too short to use or in colors that everyone hates?

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 10:35 PM (OKRd3)

118 Thanks y'all for the kind words.

I'll keep you posted.

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:36 PM (22p5n)

119 SMH,
Best to you on the move.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 10:36 PM (2WIwB)

120 I think I’ll laugh for a week at the way Swallwell went fy from “I will fight these charges and prove them all false!” to “umm, I’m leaving Congress” in just 3 days.

Posted by: Tom Servo at April 13, 2026 10:37 PM (tgZLi)

121 We're moving out of Illinois.

The horror will be in our rearview mirror.

Going to miss my church family, but that will be all I miss in this state.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026

***
SMH, I'm with you all the way. My "rearview mirror horror" will be Lousy-ana, but otherwise my story's the same one.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:37 PM (wzUl9)

122 I suspect that at least half of what I’ve paid over the years did not go to constitutionally-allowed recipients.
Posted by: RI Red
*******************
I fear that's absolutely true for us....in fact, we may have paid for the alleged hi speed train in CA....several times...

Posted by: The Grateful at April 13, 2026 10:37 PM (IQ6Gq)

123 My fortune cookie writing efforts:

Of course it's your fault-- you're an idiot.

Don't put off until tomorrow that which you can get somebody else to do.

Yes they all remember that embarassing thing you did in junior high.

Posted by: tankdemon at April 13, 2026 10:37 PM (CBKQt)

124

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of a Kroger store Saturday evening following an alleged argument over Pokémon cards.

https://t.ly/SDTYO

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 13, 2026 10:37 PM (Cqx++)

125 Professional queuer

They have a whole month celebrating them; now it’s a profession!?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

No, there's an extra vowel in there, as scampydog pointed out.

You're thinking of the second job on the list.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 10:38 PM (VHUov)

126 A friend is a master potter and his specialty is Japanese pinch bowls. No one crafts bowls like he does, and his glazes are very unique.

I broke it by dropping it into a porcelain sink while drying it. And there's no fixing it. Ist kaput.

Posted by: 13times at April 13, 2026 10:38 PM (WKb4Z)

127 Good evening everyone, thx scampydog.
As expected all the Dems such as Pelosi are denying they knew about Swalwell.
The GOPe are doing a great Sgt Schultz impression " I know nothing". Useless dog shit

Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 13, 2026 10:38 PM (genhU)

128 If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:13 PM (22p5n)

SMH, "at God's mercy" is always the best place to be. I pray this works out for you and yours.

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 10:39 PM (OKRd3)

129 Used turbo tax and both my federal and state refunds came ridiculously early, within ten days.
Posted by: From about That Time at April 13, 2026

***
I mailed both early. The Fed refund is to be applied to next year's taxes. The state's should be a direct deposit; I wonder if I'll see it this month.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:39 PM (wzUl9)

130 Hmmm... Nanotyrannus.

TRex would have better luck with the mythical Attosaurus Rex. At 6-8" high, fully grown, he might be able to fit an animatronic one in the house. Whether he gets permission is another question.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 13, 2026 10:39 PM (S/Y4j)

131 We're moving out of Illinois.

The horror will be in our rearview mirror.

Going to miss my church family, but that will be all I miss in this state.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026

I would be leaving a vapor trail. Good luck with the move, and make sure you flip the bird to governor fat bastard on your way out.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 10:40 PM (snZF9)

132 My taxes were basically a wash this year.

I did get a small refund from the Feds, but state income taxes ate up most of it and TurboTax ate the rest.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 10:14 PM

Next year, look into Free Tax USA. Pretty much the same process as Turbo Tax, but Federal form prep is free and the state prep is under $20. Filed my last CA tax return and since I'm in Florida, that may be the last state income tax form I ever submit..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 13, 2026 10:40 PM (nbLIj)

133 Evidently our taxes go to pay scam artists in California and Minnesota.

Posted by: Case at April 13, 2026 10:40 PM (pvf3X)

134 POTUS had McDonald's delivered outside the Oval Office today by a DoorDash driver who saved $11K because of the No Tax On Tips legislation.

POTUS gave her a $100 tip.

Posted by: Joemarine at April 13, 2026 10:41 PM (y171U)

135 Olivia Newton John was so cute* and talented.

*no lesbo admiration

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at April 13, 2026 10:42 PM (WONhk)

136 The only profanity I've ever seen my older daughter utter was when we were driving out of Colorado for the last time. She asked to stop at the state line, got out of the car, and gave the double-bird to the "Welcome to Colorado" sign.

Even an 11-year-old could tell it was a detestable shithole, but I still see adult coworkers who grit their teeth and pretend it ain't a shithole. They have to. But they know better.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:42 PM (BI5O2)

137 Oops. Got to prepare the coffee for tomorrow morning. I don't want to stumble around dealing with water and grounds when I'm half asleep.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:42 PM (wzUl9)

138 These AI programs really suck the big wienie. I have never had so many omissions, misspelling and weird autocorrects before I purchased a new notebook.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 10:43 PM (Fbc0I)

139 Good evening everyone, thx scampydog.
As expected all the Dems such as Pelosi are denying they knew about Swalwell.
The GOPe are doing a great Sgt Schultz impression " I know nothing". Useless dog shit
Posted by: Smell the Glove at April 13, 2026 10:38 PM (genhU)

I think you've hit on something there. Sgt. Schultz is the idol for the GOPe.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 13, 2026 10:43 PM (S/Y4j)

140 For the first time, since I started working at 15yo, my CPA informed me I'm too poor to even have to file. This makes me very happy😁! I suspect it's due to the IRS confiscating a gazillion $ in property tax...I live quite comfortably though. More importantly I'm rich in all the ways that count💕🙏!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at April 13, 2026 10:43 PM (A9n1A)

141 Good awesome luck to you, SMH. And prayers to all Horde folks who are feeling less than perfect.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 13, 2026 10:43 PM (CHHv1)

142 At 6-8" high, fully grown, he might be able to fit an animatronic one in the house. Whether he gets permission is another question.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
*********
IN the house??? Yeah, that's not gonna happen. But thanks for the more reasonable suggestion....

Posted by: The Grateful at April 13, 2026 10:44 PM (IQ6Gq)

143 Goodnight, All. Sleep well.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 10:44 PM (77rzZ)

144 Last place is just first place without motivation

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 10:44 PM (V4IXI)

145 ONJ was indeed very cute, and she could sing.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at April 13, 2026 10:44 PM (CHHv1)

146 {{{SMH}}}

Will pray that God's will is done, and that you are blessed by whatever happens! Have missed seeing you dear lady!! Hugs, hugs and more hugs!!!!

Posted by: moki at April 13, 2026 10:45 PM (2x1Lz)

147 He put the check in the mail today- Happy Birthday to him!
We have a gal- she's been doing our taxes for nearly twenty years, but she's in Dallas and about to retire.
So, we're looking for someone closer.

Our late father had a sweet deal- one kid was a doctor, one was a lawyer and one was a CPA. He had it covered.

Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 10:46 PM (f+FmA)

148
Evidently our taxes go to pay scam artists in California and Minnesota.
Posted by: Case

Not to mention the other 48 states plus numerous possesions, territories and associated entities.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 13, 2026 10:46 PM (Cqx++)

149 We're moving out of Illinois.

The horror will be in our rearview mirror.

Going to miss my church family, but that will be all I miss in this state.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026

All this time I thought you were in Missouri.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 10:47 PM (V4IXI)

150 I suspect it's due to the IRS confiscating a gazillion $ in property tax.

---------

*shifty eyes*

Property taxes? Did the "IRS" remittance address happen to be in Lagos?

Posted by: Dave Ramsey at April 13, 2026 10:47 PM (JkO4W)

151 Our late father had a sweet deal- one kid was a doctor, one was a lawyer and one was a CPA. He had it covered.
Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026

***
Which of the three were you?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:47 PM (wzUl9)

152 Our late father had a sweet deal- one kid was a doctor, one was a lawyer and one was a CPA. He had it covered.
Posted by: sal
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That is a dream lineup. And fertile grounds for jokes.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:49 PM (41CYW)

153 Wakes up, looks around
*twirls*
Smile and be happy
Sorry I'm late
FIRST!
Nood
Scampydog, therefore art thou Romeo

Posted by: mindful webworker - Never an original thought guy at April 13, 2026 10:51 PM (C2uPD)

154 The cat just walked past me with a gecko in her mouth- that's the second one she's brought in in a week.
Not to mention the fledgling bird and the tree lizard.

It's a get out the flashlight to walk around in the dark nuisance, but not enough of one to close the cat flap.

SMH, blessings on your move happening.

Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 10:52 PM (f+FmA)

155 Off to bed, I guess. Everybody be good . . . and if you can't be that, then fer gossake don't get caught!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:52 PM (wzUl9)

156 That is a dream lineup. And fertile grounds for jokes.
Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:49 PM (41CYW)

Good to see you, scampydog!

And this reminds of the old bawdy song about a family engaged in various lucrative scams.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 10:53 PM (utfVc)

157 18. Fortune cookie writer

______________________

Confucius say there was barking in the kitchen....but no longer.

Posted by: Orson at April 13, 2026 10:53 PM (dIske)

158 "The CCP just banned ALL phones inside government offices after a massive data leak exposed sensitive military tech. Even domestic phones are now seen as a threat."

Whoopsie doodle.

Posted by: 13times at April 13, 2026 10:53 PM (WKb4Z)

159 I think 1 in 2 revenue agents should be selected randomly every year, and then taxpayers like me can volunteer to bite their noses off.

Most people won't volunteer for this delicious form of civil service, but enough of us will.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:54 PM (BI5O2)

160 >>>Our late father had a sweet deal- one kid was a doctor, one was a lawyer and one was a CPA. He had it covered.
Posted by: sal
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That is a dream lineup. And fertile grounds for jokes.

Posted by: scampydog

>My roommate in college and his family was Jewish. He was the doctor and the black sheep of the family.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 10:55 PM (Fbc0I)

161 Which of the three were you?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at April 13, 2026 10:47 PM (wzUl9)

None of them. I was a housewife.
He never had a computer, but my second brother was a programmer.

Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 10:55 PM (f+FmA)

162 If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at April 13, 2026 10:13 PM (22p5n

It sounds wonderful, you will have to keep us up on if you have a garden, you know.

(My family came from O'Fallon, but that doesn't really count since it was 1845 when they left)

Posted by: Kindltot at April 13, 2026 10:55 PM (rbvCR)

163 17. Professional queuer

__________________

Ah, dyslexic AND a stutter I see.

Posted by: Orson at April 13, 2026 10:56 PM (dIske)

164 @148."Not to mention the other 48 states....."

Show me the evidence and I'll put them on the list. I'm sure their are more.

Posted by: Case at April 13, 2026 10:56 PM (pvf3X)

165 Scampydog, therefore art thou Romeo
Posted by: mindful webworker - Never an original thought guy
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Thus with a cameo, I appear. A short appearance before the curtain falls. Or some shit along those lines - been a looong time since I read R and J.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (41CYW)

166 "The CCP just banned ALL phones inside government offices after a massive data leak exposed sensitive military tech. Even domestic phones are now seen as a threat."

Whoopsie doodle.
Posted by: 13times at April 13, 2026 10:53 PM (WKb4Z)

I hope they took off the phone tracking requirement to get toilet paper; otherwise, that's a real crappy situation.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)

167 Cool churches?

Monte Sant'Angelo, where the church is literally dug into a grotto underground. Beautiful little treasure.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (2GVsD)

168 Good evening, ARiK. Oh please make Schiff begone. Or bonus round, some jail time for him.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:14 PM (41CYW)

That fuckfacefuck needs volcano time.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

I'd be happy to to make him an astronaut. He can be the first to land on the sun.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (+9wcF)

169 You will have good fortune on April 12th.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (n5tGW)

170 Speaking of the IRS, just finished entering all my data.

I really need to win the lottery tonight.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (2GVsD)

171 Maine and Ohio are rife with foreign fraudivores, too, and probably. But every federal program in every state is being bred dry.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (BI5O2)

172 Ah, dyslexic AND a stutter I see.
Posted by: Orson
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*golf clap* Well done, sir.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (41CYW)

173 I think 1 in 2 revenue agents should be selected randomly every year, and then taxpayers like me can volunteer to bite their noses off.

Most people won't volunteer for this delicious form of civil service, but enough of us will.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:54 PM (BI5O2)

For some reason, "Stuck In the Middle With You" began playing in my head...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (nbLIj)

174 Bled dry

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (BI5O2)

175 169 You will have good fortune on April 12th.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 13, 2026 10:58 PM (n5tGW)

But... uh... its the 13th?

Posted by: Romeo13 at April 13, 2026 10:59 PM (mP0Kj)

176 Schiff-4-Brains needs to be the first to orbit Uranus.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 10:59 PM (2GVsD)

177 SMH >>..If it's God's will, this move will happen.
If the deal falls through for one reason or the other, that too is God's will.

He's got us covered, either way.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 13, 2026 10:59 PM (nz1sK)

178 I'd be happy to to make him an astronaut. He can be the first to land on the sun.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (+9wcF)

Evening, Blanco! Settled into the new home?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 10:59 PM (utfVc)

179 16. Professional cat trapper
_____________________

We just called them promiscuous or manslut.

Posted by: Orson at April 13, 2026 11:00 PM (dIske)

180 166 "The CCP just banned ALL phones inside government offices after a massive data leak exposed sensitive military tech. Even domestic phones are now seen as a threat."

Whoopsie doodle.
Posted by: 13times at April 13, 2026 10:53 PM (WKb4Z)

I hope they took off the phone tracking requirement to get toilet paper; otherwise, that's a real crappy situation.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)

And be careful of Pagers too!!!!

Posted by: Hezbollah at April 13, 2026 11:00 PM (mP0Kj)

181 Putting an observatory on a golf course seems like wasted effort. Why not site it on a nude beach?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:01 PM (utfVc)

182 'Sensitive military tech'??

"None of its worked so far." - Trump.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)

183 Good to see you, scampydog!

And this reminds of the old bawdy song about a family engaged in various lucrative scams.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Nice to see you, AOP. Been a while - work has me busy. And golf.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:02 PM (41CYW)

184 Alan Moore is a complete nutter but he did give us Rorschach

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 11:02 PM (2GVsD)

185 I don't know if they're still doing it, but after the Snowden stuff went down, the FSB banned all connected electronics in high security areas, and reverted to encrypted, typewritten notes, human couriers, and burn barrels, like in the bad old days.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:03 PM (BI5O2)

186 Evening, Blanco! Settled into the new home?

Sort of? Waiting on the old place to sell so I can afford to do some upgrades on this place. Then found a water leak in the master bath. Got two guys tearing that apart right now. Then they'll tear open the ceiling and a wall in the bedroom underneath that.

So, yeah, fun.

How are things in Albertastan?

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 11:04 PM (+9wcF)

187 My fortune cookie writing efforts:
Of course it's your fault-- you're an idiot.
Don't put off until tomorrow that which you can get somebody else to do.
Yes they all remember that embarassing thing you did in junior high.
Posted by: tankdemon

This fortune intentionally left blank.

That's the way the cookie crumbles!

[tiny origami crane]

Your lotto numbers: sin(450), sqrt(1156), 11!/720^2 .....

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 11:04 PM (VHUov)

188 Good evening, friends!

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 11:04 PM (hftzA)

189 182 'Sensitive military tech'??

"None of its worked so far." - Trump.
Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)
_______________________

Yeah, we can't have anyone stealing Chinese military tech. That would be redundant.

Posted by: Orson at April 13, 2026 11:05 PM (dIske)

190 Good evening, Piper.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:05 PM (41CYW)

191 Thanks for the ONT.

Wait, wipes? Tampons I get. But aren't wipes MEANT to be flushed?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at April 13, 2026 11:06 PM (bss/y)

192 Putting an observatory on a golf course seems like wasted effort. Why not site it on a nude beach?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

I'm pretty sure a fully-clothed cart girl is a preferable ogling target compared to what you'd see on a nude beach.

Posted by: Sag Harbor at April 13, 2026 11:06 PM (VHUov)

193 Sal,
Are you in SA?

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at April 13, 2026 11:09 PM (VCgbV)

194 'Sensitive military tech'??

"None of its worked so far." - Trump.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)

They got new rubber bands for their wrist rocket.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:09 PM (snZF9)

195 It's worth spying on the Chinese just to ascertain capabilities and disposition of assets to be destroyed at a later date.

But I also doubt our rudiculous IC is able or willing to do this, and we can't use Mossad as a crutch like we've done in Iran.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:10 PM (BI5O2)

196 Illinois wouldn't be a bad state if it wasn't for Chicago. They have a lot of good hard working people. But Chicago runs the state and that place is a hell hole of corruption.

Posted by: Case at April 13, 2026 11:10 PM (pvf3X)

197 Illinois wouldn't be a bad state if it wasn't for Chicago. They have a lot of good hard working people. But Chicago runs the state and that place is a hell hole of corruption.
Posted by: Case
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Living that misery right now with the City. Never seen such a collection of layabouts and corruption in such a concentrated area.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:11 PM (41CYW)

198 >>I've been to the observatory on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire on several occasions and I've never seen anyplace get hammered by weather like that place, - and I live on the continental divide in the rockies.

Highest windspeed ever recorded in the US outside a tornado or hurricane is at Mt Washington, over 230 mph.

Crazy place. Tuckerman's is pretty special.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:11 PM (viF8m)

199 Illinois wouldn't be a bad state if it wasn't for Chicago. They have a lot of good hard working people. But Chicago runs the state and that place is a hell hole of corruption.

Posted by: Case at April 13, 2026 11:10 PM (pvf3X)

True, I have about a dozen friends in Illinois. Chicago and the fucking jerkoffs running it screw the state up. Although, there are some towns outside of chicago that vote like assholes too according to my friends.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:13 PM (snZF9)

200 0hour1 on X (who is rarely wrong) thinks Sen. Ruben Gallego was in Swalwell's sloppy orgy
Also that some of the women Swalwell diddled were underage

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 11:13 PM (gKWVE)

201 So, yeah, fun.

How are things in Albertastan?
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at April 13, 2026 11:04 PM (+9wcF)

Getting settled back in. Weather was fine today, and I spent all day indoors. Go figure.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:14 PM (utfVc)

202 Also that some of the women Swalwell diddled were underage
Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 11:13 PM (gKWVE)

I wonder if Swallwell was ever on Epstein's island? Sounds like he'd be on that like a dog on ugly.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:17 PM (utfVc)

203 Highest windspeed ever recorded in the US outside a tornado or hurricane is at Mt Washington, over 230 mph.

Crazy place. Tuckerman's is pretty special.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:11 PM (viF8m)

Some dude died at Tuckerman's while we were there. Fell down the ravine. Got a little too close to the edge while taking pictures. ooopsie.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:19 PM (snZF9)

204 I was wondering what was stopping me from making my 2nd quarter check in. Now I know! I was waiting for scampydog! 2nd quarter check in accomplished! Thank you for the ONT.

Posted by: ChE99 at April 13, 2026 11:19 PM (ijbVz)

205 Swalwell certainly likes yachts
trib.al/zyghkKA

Posted by: Just a dream and the wind to carry me at April 13, 2026 11:19 PM (gKWVE)

206 Yeah, Chicago sucks. But it's better than Denver by a mile, and I prefer it to NYC. It's not the worst big city. Violence is definitely an issue, but big parts of the city are relatively drug and hobo free.

The big reason I prefer it to NYC isn't even about crime/poverty/QOL stuff, though... it's that when I'm in Chicago, it still feels like I'm in the US. NYC is a foreign country.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:21 PM (iOQSn)

207 2nd quarter check in accomplished! Thank you for the ONT.
Posted by: ChE99
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That is awesome. I have a bunch of AI created images / memes around the quarterly check-in theme. Thought about dropping one in but decided otherwise. Thank you! And check in often.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:21 PM (41CYW)

208 Well, hello Doggo!

*gives skritches*

*offers Marro-Bone*

Thanks for the ONT!

Posted by: JQ at April 13, 2026 11:22 PM (rdVOm)

209 59 All five cans, each labelled pure maple syrup, contained at least 50 per cent cane sugar.
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Now do olive oil.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 10:20 PM (/lPRQ)

Don't let Popeye catch you.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at April 13, 2026 11:22 PM (QGaXH)

210 Sabres win the Atlantic Division

From last place in the NHL in November

The 14 year playoff drought is over, and put behind us in style.

#stanleycup

Posted by: browndog says woof at April 13, 2026 11:23 PM (3sXRv)

211 Yeah, Chicago sucks. But it's better than Denver by a mile, and I prefer it to NYC. It's not the worst big city. Violence is definitely an issue, but big parts of the city are relatively drug and hobo free.

The big reason I prefer it to NYC isn't even about crime/poverty/QOL stuff, though... it's that when I'm in Chicago, it still feels like I'm in the US. NYC is a foreign country.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:21 PM (iOQSn)

Its a better looking city if you ask me. You don't have steam rising out of the frigging sidewalks either.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:24 PM (snZF9)

212 Former Congressman, Gubernatorial candidate and China Spy Banger, Eric Fartswell was seen checking out homeless tents on San Fran sidewalks. He is already fitting in with his new constituency by taking massive dumps on the city sidewalks. Fang Fang says "Eric make big stinkers in bed. I had to wear CCCP certified gas mask with him."

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at April 13, 2026 11:24 PM (Da7Vv)

213 >>Some dude died at Tuckerman's while we were there. Fell down the ravine. Got a little too close to the edge while taking pictures. ooopsie.

You could actually see Mt Washington from my parents old place in VT. Haven't been back to the area in years but spring skiing at Tuckerman's was a big deal.

But that's before we became an airbag and seat belt culture so who knows.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:25 PM (viF8m)

214 lines - been a looong time since I read R and J.
Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 10:57 PM (41CYW)

“dagger here is thy sheath”.

Shame to ruin a breast like that

Posted by: Pete Bog at April 13, 2026 11:26 PM (WlUfk)

215 *waves to JQ* nice to see you!

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:26 PM (41CYW)

216 193 Sal,
Are you in SA?
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at April 13, 2026 11:09 PM (VCgbV)

Near Waco.

Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 11:26 PM (f+FmA)

217 Your bowl is about to get even more beautiful. Find someone who does kintsugi. Your potter friend likely knows someone.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 13, 2026 11:27 PM (Vvh2V)

218
You don't have steam rising out of the frigging sidewalks either.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

That's where the Morlocks live.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at April 13, 2026 11:27 PM (Cqx++)

219 Swalwell and Hunter Biden should be roomies.

Posted by: LASue at April 13, 2026 11:27 PM (lCppi)

220 202 Also that some of the women Swalwell diddled were underage
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The "Revenge" tour of 47 requires that Swalwell be prosecuted on every, single, charge available, and as many as possible at the Federal level. If a vehicle registered to him ever received a parking ticket in front of Federal property, they should look to find what the maximum the charges could be upgraded to.

Posted by: Crusader at April 13, 2026 11:28 PM (Cjcf6)

221 You don't have steam rising out of the frigging sidewalks either.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:24 PM (snZF9)

That's CHUD farts, brutha.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (BI5O2)

222 I love true skill as much as anyone... but if you're sculpting with butter...come on man. You're wasting time. Nobody's life was ever made better by a butter sculpture. Do better. Have some standards.

Posted by: Crusader at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (Cjcf6)

223 You could actually see Mt Washington from my parents old place in VT. Haven't been back to the area in years but spring skiing at Tuckerman's was a big deal.

But that's before we became an airbag and seat belt culture so who knows.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:25 PM (viF8m)

When that dude took a swan dive was in the mid-later 70's. It was during one of those high adventure scout trips when we did some cliff climbing and repelling. We were told about the incident by other hikers. The last time I was there was in 1985-6.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (snZF9)

224 The "Revenge" tour of 47 requires that Swalwell be prosecuted on every, single, charge available, and as many as possible at the Federal level. If a vehicle registered to him ever received a parking ticket in front of Federal property, they should look to find what the maximum the charges could be upgraded to.
Posted by: Crusader
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Well said. Been noodling on the "boomerang of consequences" with the look back laws they passed.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (41CYW)

225 I love true skill as much as anyone... but if you're sculpting with butter...come on man. You're wasting time. Nobody's life was ever made better by a butter sculpture. Do better. Have some standards.
Posted by: Crusader
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Sculptor is a nice guy. And the butter is good. One of my employees was a Dairy Princess. I asked her what she was going to do with her sculpture. She said, "Put it in the freezer." I replied, "For how long?" She walked away. Know a chainsaw art guy too - his nickname is Nubby.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:32 PM (41CYW)

226 Putting an observatory on a golf course seems like wasted effort. Why not site it on a nude beach?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:01 PM (utfVc)

Can't depress the telescope far enough. Same problem with artillery in some situations.

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 11:34 PM (OKRd3)

227 I knew a chainsaw artist way back when. He was really good, he'd do these highly detailed totem poles. He also had a lime green Roadrunner with a huge airfoil.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:34 PM (BI5O2)

228 I've never had a bad experience in Chicago, except for when one of my drunk coworkers started mouthing off to an obviously connected mafia lady girlfriend at a restaurant next door. Death threats come in many forms. We pulled his dumb ass back.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 11:35 PM (Fbc0I)

229 I love true skill as much as anyone... but if you're sculpting with butter...come on man. You're wasting time. Nobody's life was ever made better by a butter sculpture. Do better. Have some standards.
Posted by: Crusader at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (Cjcf6)

Guy is versatile. He also works in manure. DNC asked him to make a statue of Joe Biden, and he said "Sorry, no can do. I don't have enough shit."

Try the veal.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:36 PM (utfVc)

230 >>When that dude took a swan dive was in the mid-later 70's. It was during one of those high adventure scout trips when we did some cliff climbing and repelling. We were told about the incident by other hikers. The last time I was there was in 1985-6.

Guessing you've been to Laconia at least once.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:38 PM (viF8m)

231
Chicoms are about to try another moonshot of their own, the Chang'e-7 lander, with and orbiter and a little "hopper" probe. They got the spacecraft to the launch complex a few days ago, and are aiming for an August launch.

They're going to try to land on the rim of Shackleton Crater at a near permanent sun-lit peak, and then the hopper is going to jump off into one of the permanent shadowed regions in the crater and look for water in the dirt. The hopper has a little drill on it.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 13, 2026 11:38 PM (w6EFb)

232 Nobody's life was ever made better by a butter sculpture. Do better. Have some standards.
Posted by: Crusader at April 13, 2026 11:29 PM (Cjcf6)

The year after the Big Tex fire at the State Fair, when the statue had been restored, the butter sculpture in the Creative Arts Building was Big Tex, being welcomed back by the children of Texas.

I actually cried.
https://tinyurl.com/ejjkxzbb

Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 11:38 PM (f+FmA)

233 No, there's an extra vowel in there, as scampydog pointed out.

You're thinking of the second job on the list.
Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 10:38 PM (VHUov)

An extra vowel? What? Where?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 13, 2026 11:38 PM (ZVgZ4)

234 He also had a lime green Roadrunner with a huge airfoil.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:34 PM (BI5O2)

That would be a Superbird.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:39 PM (utfVc)

235 “dagger here is thy sheath”.

Shame to ruin a breast like that
Posted by: Pete Bog at April 13, 2026 11:26 PM (WlUfk)

There is a shortage of perfect breasts in this world. It would be a pity to damage yours.
/Dread Pirate Wesley

Posted by: GWB at April 13, 2026 11:39 PM (OKRd3)

236 I love when this happens. Random non political content creator has got something to say that I did not expect.

https://tinyurl.com/25dwypev

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at April 13, 2026 11:39 PM (w/O5Q)

237 I think I have an idea to help student debt issues.

The maximum loan amount for a student is based on the 10 year earning potential of everyone who pursued that major. If the average over the 10 year period, including dropouts, is $500k, the loans are limited to $25k. If it's $1m, the max is $50k. If graduates start at less than 25% over minimum wage, the limit is zero.

The school, college, or university issues the loans. Not guarantees, issues. If the student defaults, the school loses.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 13, 2026 11:40 PM (S/Y4j)

238 Has anyone heard from Iron Grandpa lately?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 13, 2026 11:40 PM (Vvh2V)

239 There was an attempt to stage a blind date between Eric Fartswell and Amber Heard, but she was overheard saying "Sure I shit in Johnny Depp's bed, but even I have limits. I understand Eric has Methane expelled, explosive Diarrhea. Plus Fang Fang demanded hostile fire pay, while she was with him."

In other words, he's an average Democrat.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at April 13, 2026 11:40 PM (Da7Vv)

240 It was one just like this one:

https://is.gd/uXDl27

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:41 PM (BI5O2)

241 That would be a Superbird.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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One of which would be nice to have.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:41 PM (41CYW)

242 Fortune writing?

"That wasn't chicken."

Posted by: Cheerful Reprobate at April 13, 2026 11:43 PM (FguBe)

243 I love when this happens. Random non political content creator has got something to say that I did not expect.

https://tinyurl.com/25dwypev
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls
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Good link. Thanks.

Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:47 PM (41CYW)

244 Has anyone heard from Iron Grandpa lately?
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 13, 2026 11:40 PM (Vvh2V)

No, he has been MIA for some time.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:47 PM (utfVc)

245 Good link. Thanks.
Posted by: scampydog at April 13, 2026 11:47 PM (41CYW)

I would let Chloe play in my garden.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:48 PM (utfVc)

246 Good for the Irish refuseniks. But it's Europe. Even in America peaceful protests are useless. Doubly so, there.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:52 PM (BI5O2)

247 Its going to be an interesting balancing act pointing out that "Pope" Leo is a poofter, while simultaneously reminding the earnest and theologically correct members of the Catholic Church that we respect their strict adherence to Biblical truth (mostly, and not worth quibbling about at this point).

I'm Lutheran, not Catholic. But the Catholic Church is the only real reason that Baptist churches don't have lesbian "pastors" wearing roller skates conducting regular Sunday services. The overwhelming entirety of the "Christian" denominations are largely sellouts to "trends" rather than *truth*.

Posted by: Crusader at April 13, 2026 11:52 PM (Cjcf6)

248
Reid Wiseman posted this bodycam footage from the recovery crew when they first popped the hatch and entered the Orion capsule after splashdown:

https://is.gd/BpoZx8

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 13, 2026 11:53 PM (w6EFb)

249 Chloe the Irish redhead. She's awesome, - hope for a new generation.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 11:57 PM (Fbc0I)

250 Guessing you've been to Laconia at least once.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:38 PM (viF8m)

Actually no. Friends of mine go all the time, but I never made it to that. The main reason is that up until recently none of my bikes were actually distance bikes. I mean they'll be comfortable, but there isn't any place to pack gear on them, and we never seem to have a chase vehicle either to pile stuff in. I picked up a touring harley 2 years ago for rides like that, so I might actually go this year.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 13, 2026 11:58 PM (snZF9)

251 Sovey
@SoveyX
6h

WASHINGTON, DC, Eric Swalwell announced he is resigning from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct and sexual assault allegations, in a statement that landed with the exact grace of a vending machine falling down a flight of stairs.

His press release aimed to strike that classic political balance between “these allegations are false” and “I have made mistakes,” giving readers the rare luxury of watching a PR team perform a three-legged sack race directly into a river.

Witnesses described the rollout as deeply serious, highly emotional, and somehow still written in the tone of a man asking if there’s any way to make this all go away by close of business.

Senior Democrats praised the move as responsible, courageous, and long overdue, since yesterday, which in Washington is usually what you say right before pretending he doesn’t have compromising pictures of you.

At press time, aides were reportedly clearing out Swalwell’s office, including a ring light, one monogrammed coffee mug, and a folder marked “if this leaks, act shocked

Posted by: Kindltot at April 13, 2026 11:59 PM (rbvCR)

252 Thanks for stepping up to the plate tonight, Scampydog, you hit it out of the park, nice job.

Happy to see SMH and read her good news too.

It has been a good Monday.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at April 13, 2026 11:59 PM (0nHVk)

253 My taxes are not complicated anymore. When I owned a small retail business, I spent the money on an enrolled agent tax preparer, who kept me from both bankruptcy and jail.
Now (retired. - no W2s) I have SS, a bunch of 1099-int from bank accounts and some old insurance policies, 1099-R from IRAs, AND 1099-div. The div income is the only complicated part, but I use Vanguard and Fidelity brokerages, and their end of year documentation spells out qualified and non-qualified. The only part of my taxes that requires any real effort on my part has to do with capital gains.
That said, I've used Free Tax USA for the last three years with no problems. With the forms I get electronically, the program extracts the data, making it even simpler.
It's free for the federal forms and less than $20 for the state.
(Formal declaration - nobody paid me to say this, and I gave them my own money for the AZ return.)

Posted by: buddhaha at April 13, 2026 11:59 PM (CRvdY)

254 He also had a lime green Roadrunner with a huge airfoil.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 11:34 PM (BI5O2)

That would be a Superbird.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:39 PM (utfVc)

Yes it would be. Worth a silly fuck ton of money these days, and if it has a hemi, shit....

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 12:01 AM (snZF9)

255 a folder marked “if this leaks, act shocked
Posted by: Kindltot
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Run shocked.exe

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 12:02 AM (41CYW)

256 Nice to see you, DDS. Thanks for the kind words. Fun to jump back in - briefly.

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 12:03 AM (41CYW)

257 248
Reid Wiseman posted this bodycam footage from the recovery crew when they first popped the hatch and entered the Orion capsule after splashdown:

https://is.gd/BpoZx8
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 13, 2026 11:53 PM (w6EFb)

Thing is a Tardis...could get 3 or 4 more people in there

Posted by: a dude in MI at April 14, 2026 12:06 AM (+I6Y/)

258 >>Actually no. Friends of mine go all the time, but I never made it to that. The main reason is that up until recently none of my bikes were actually distance bikes. I mean they'll be comfortable, but there isn't any place to pack gear on them, and we never seem to have a chase vehicle either to pile stuff in. I picked up a touring harley 2 years ago for rides like that, so I might actually go this year.

I know the town but never been during Bike Week. I've heard it's quite a party and the scenery is pretty nice.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 14, 2026 12:07 AM (viF8m)

259
That thing has 330 ft^3 of space inside, 1.6x as much as Apollo CM. Dry weight of the capsule is about 20K lbs.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 14, 2026 12:14 AM (w6EFb)

260 Near Waco.
Posted by: sal at April 13, 2026 11:26 PM (f+FmA)

I spent two years of my childhood in Dublin.

Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at April 14, 2026 12:15 AM (FMtrg)

261 Ask any sculptor, ask Praxiteles, "Why don't you work in butter?". Eleanor, because it doesn't last.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 14, 2026 12:16 AM (WHhrT)

262 Dump mad because the pope worships god instead of him. Anti-christ wounded dump wounded. Hmmm. Does riding a white golf cart count? Swalwell should of run as a rethugliKKKan like pussy grabbers.

Posted by: raimondo at April 14, 2026 12:19 AM (LJRkO)

263 Ask any sculptor, ask Praxiteles, "Why don't you work in butter?". Eleanor, because it doesn't last.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 14, 2026 12:16 AM (WHhrT)

Sculpt in butter. Embed sculpture in moulding sand. Melt butter out, cast in bronze.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:19 AM (utfVc)

264 I know the town but never been during Bike Week. I've heard it's quite a party and the scenery is pretty nice.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 14, 2026 12:07 AM (viF8m)

Yeah I'm still trying to find out if the guys are actually up to that ride. Some are, but others I'm not sure. One dude rides nothing but old shovelheads. All in nice shape, but not something you want to scream along on a highway for hours, so they'll be looking to do back roads. Half of them seem to ride from bar to bar. We took an 80 mile ride up to stokes state forest where we rented a cabin for a few days to do some nice roads up there, It's maybe a 2 hour ride from here doing it on back roads, and it took us 5 hours because of all the stops. I think laconia is 335 miles from here. God only knows how long it would take with them.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 12:19 AM (snZF9)

265 {{{DDS}}}

Posted by: Emmie -- be strong and courageous! at April 14, 2026 12:19 AM (FMtrg)

266
I wonder at what point a resigned Congressman's electronic access is deactivated. Like, can Swalwell log in or badge into anything tonight?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 14, 2026 12:20 AM (n7rxJ)

267 The Leo sculpture reminded me of the song "Big Butter Jesus" by Heywood Banks.

No link; don't want to accidentally break the blog.

Posted by: PabloD at April 14, 2026 12:21 AM (8sD0/)

268 >>>Posted by: raimondo

>Is this entity brain-damaged? Worse than Mary Cloggers.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 14, 2026 12:21 AM (Fbc0I)

269 >>WASHINGTON, DC, Eric Swalwell announced he is resigning from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct and sexual assault allegations, in a statement that landed with the exact grace of a vending machine falling down a flight of stairs.

Limited hangout.

Never forget, Swalwell was identified along with Schiff as one of the biggest leakers and liars about Russia collusion.

Not a coincidence that he is being thrown under the bus by Democrats over sex charges just as evidence that all the Russia and Ukraine shit Swalwell pushed as hard as anyone are proving to be lies.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 14, 2026 12:21 AM (viF8m)

270 Reid Wiseman posted this bodycam footage from the recovery crew when they first popped the hatch and entered the Orion capsule after splashdown:

https://is.gd/BpoZx8
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley

Thought the reaction would have been a sneaky comment about an outhouse.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 14, 2026 12:21 AM (/lPRQ)

271 Posted by: raimondo at April 14, 2026 12:19 AM (LJRkO)

The Pope is not a true Christian. If he were, he would be calling for a Crusade against islam, and he is not.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:24 AM (utfVc)

272 Ask any sculptor, ask Praxiteles, "Why don't you work in butter?". Eleanor, because it doesn't last.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 14, 2026 12:16 AM (WHhrT)

Sculpt in butter. Embed sculpture in moulding sand. Melt butter out, cast in bronze.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

The "Lost Dairy Fat" process.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 14, 2026 12:25 AM (/lPRQ)

273 The Pope is not a true Christian. If he were, he would be calling for a Crusade against islam, and he is not.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:24 AM (utfVc)

Pope Bob was probably brought in on the idea that he could bring in the most money to shore up the Vatican bank.

Posted by: Kindltot at April 14, 2026 12:26 AM (rbvCR)

274 253 My taxes are not complicated anymore. When I owned a small retail business, I spent the money on an enrolled agent tax preparer, who kept me from both bankruptcy and jail.
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Resonation runs deep.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:28 AM (qvtyl)

275 Never forget, Swalwell was identified along with Schiff as one of the biggest leakers and liars about Russia collusion.

Not a coincidence that he is being thrown under the bus by Democrats over sex charges just as evidence that all the Russia and Ukraine shit Swalwell pushed as hard as anyone are proving to be lies.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 14, 2026 12:21 AM (viF8m)

Hopefully we can celebrate a 2-fer if they swan dive schiff into a volcano.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 12:29 AM (snZF9)

276 >>WASHINGTON, DC, Eric Swalwell announced he is resigning from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct and sexual assault allegations, in a statement that landed with the exact grace of a vending machine falling down a flight of stairs.
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Limited hangout.

Never forget, Swalwell was identified along with Schiff as one of the biggest leakers and liars about Russia collusion.

Not a coincidence that he is being thrown under the bus by Democrats over sex charges just as evidence that all the Russia and Ukraine shit Swalwell pushed as hard as anyone are proving to be lies.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Time re re-examine Schiff's association with Ed Buck?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 14, 2026 12:31 AM (/lPRQ)

277 The Pope is not a true Christian. If he were, he would be calling for a Crusade against islam, and he is not.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:24 AM (utfVc)

Because he's a piece of shit chicago communist who loves him some islam. He don't give a shit about god.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 12:32 AM (snZF9)

278 Take three months off and our resident troll persists. I feel whole now.

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 12:33 AM (41CYW)

279 Iirc, Schiff-for-brains received an auto-pen blanket pardon? Hope I'm wrong!

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 12:33 AM (rdVOm)

280 @275 Despite are disagreements if they can get rid of slimy schiff the better. Democrats need to do better then that scum.

Posted by: raimondo at April 14, 2026 12:33 AM (LJRkO)

281 Lost wax is the traditional method and doesn’t waste all that delicious creamery butter.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 14, 2026 12:35 AM (ZVgZ4)

282 >>>y taxes are not complicated anymore. When I owned a small retail business, I spent the money on an enrolled agent tax preparer, who kept me from both bankruptcy and jail.
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Resonation runs deep.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others

>There has been so much bullshit since Barry Obama, with rule changes and online changes and accounts and passwords and direct deposit changes that I prefer to pay my CPA $120 and she handles the shit. What would take me 4 days she can probably do in 2 hours.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 14, 2026 12:36 AM (Fbc0I)

283 Time re re-examine Schiff's association with Ed Buck?

Who?

Posted by: California Stalinists at April 14, 2026 12:37 AM (sAmhv)

284 Lost wax is the traditional method and doesn’t waste all that delicious creamery butter.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 14, 2026 12:35 AM (ZVgZ4)

Well, ghee!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:39 AM (utfVc)

285 @283 Ed likes young black boys a lot.

Posted by: raimondo at April 14, 2026 12:40 AM (LJRkO)

286 Highest windspeed ever recorded in the US outside a tornado or hurricane is at Mt Washington, over 230 mph.
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I was amused by the building that is chained down.

Posted by: Chelsea at April 14, 2026 12:42 AM (XeU6L)

287 MoooooooooooOOOOO

Posted by: Katie Porter at April 14, 2026 12:42 AM (sAmhv)

288 OOOOooooops /Chelsea

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 14, 2026 12:42 AM (XeU6L)

289 Good evening! On Tuesday the 13th, Aaron Lewis turned 54. As a singer-songwriter and musician, he is mostly known as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of post-grunge/alt-metal band Staind; but he has also had a solo career in country music since 2010, which I didn't know until just now.

One of the many things I like about AI-powered search is the ability to ask for a deep cut that showcases a particular musician's ability, when I'm only familiar with their radio hits myself, and it really came through here! This sweet and slow 2008 song kind of previews his future genre transition, in a fusion that I really like:

Staind - Tangled Up In You (Audio)
https://youtu.be/07znSu8GHYU

Posted by: SciVo at April 14, 2026 12:43 AM (Sy6m/)

290
omg do you remember that corrupt ghetto queen slumlord protection-racket-running Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, IL (named for the type of people who elected her)? Insanely, brazenly, openly, shamelessly corrupt glamourbitch? Well, she's relocated to Fulton County, Georgia now and is running for office as a REPUBLICAN.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 14, 2026 12:43 AM (n7rxJ)

291 This is my last year of carry over losses from Vanguard. That helped this year. This year I've finally recovered from the losses caused by Vanguard and its DEI cocksucking.

Fuck Vanguard.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:44 AM (qvtyl)

292 Highest windspeed ever recorded in the US outside a tornado or hurricane is at Mt Washington, over 230 mph.
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I was amused by the building that is chained down.
Posted by: Chelsea at April 14, 2026 12:42 AM (XeU6L)

Factoid: the agency in charge of the station at the top of Mt. Washington used to use M29 Weasels to access the facility in Winter, and rescued many stranded climbers with them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:44 AM (utfVc)

293 Lost wax is the traditional method and doesn’t waste all that delicious creamery butter.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

A few decades back in an engineering drafting class we got to watch a sort of "how it' made" for lost wax featuring Thompson gun manufacturer. The widget was the brass hammer and some other brass castings.
The original model was used to make a reusable mold from which hundreds of wax castings were made, assembled into a tree, dipped in a slurry, then the wax melted out before the tree was used put on a centrifuge and filled with molten brass...

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 14, 2026 12:46 AM (/lPRQ)

294 >>Iirc, Schiff-for-brains received an auto-pen blanket pardon? Hope I'm wrong!

No, he didn't get one.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 14, 2026 12:46 AM (viF8m)

295 omg do you remember that corrupt ghetto queen slumlord protection-racket-running Mayor Tiffany Henyard of Dolton, IL (named for the type of people who elected her)? Insanely, brazenly, openly, shamelessly corrupt glamourbitch? Well, she's relocated to Fulton County, Georgia now and is running for office as a REPUBLICAN.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 14, 2026 12:43 AM (n7rxJ)

Paid to do so by the corrupt Democrats, no doubt. A stalking horse('s ass).

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:47 AM (utfVc)

296 The knife thread sent me down the 'need to buy the right knife' rabbit hole. Getting technical, not Rambo, just size vs weight. Brought out the scale and the scales and did a size weight analysis of them. I miss my old titanium Kershaw.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:48 AM (qvtyl)

297 No, he didn't get one.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Yay! Thank you for that info!

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 12:48 AM (rdVOm)

298 While Chicago is the primary problem with Illinois, you can't discount the deleterious influence of Springfield. Less so but still a drag is E St Louis.

Thirty-two years since we moved from Chicago to Oklahoma and don't regret it a bit. Almost too late.

So, Wolfus & SMH moving, and someone else mentioned recently moving. If anyone happens to think about moving to Oklahoma, I recommend the NE corner which has a touch of the Ozarks. SE Kansas, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas all part of the beautiful country. If a bit twangy in spots.

Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at April 14, 2026 12:48 AM (C2uPD)

299 This is my last year of carry over losses from Vanguard. That helped this year. This year I've finally recovered from the losses caused by Vanguard and its DEI cocksucking.
Fuck Vanguard.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends
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Carry over losses and NOL's. Not wistful about those years.

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 12:50 AM (41CYW)

300 17. Professional queuer

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Don Lemon?

Posted by: Cave Johnson at April 14, 2026 12:51 AM (BGygK)

301 ..."It is April 13. For those who have not yet completed their taxes: Are you in a committed relationship with
Did mine yesterday. Got hammered on Fed. Offset by a modest MD refund.
Did younger son's tonight...
Elder son's tomorrow night...
As I said in the Cafe -- taxes suck.
Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 10:03

I'm just getting started on mine. Was trying to figure out Dad's personal and Dad's trust, he passed away in May 2025. Turns out the acct says with an extension I have till Aug and don't have to pay on either now. Wonder if that's correct but it is a relief.

Ours should be simple enough, though I wonder if the large medical bills might make it better to itemize. The standard deduction is so large now I doubt it's even worth the effort to try.

Thanks for this post Doof. It made me realize I've done my own taxes since I was 16 and that was over 50 yrs ago. They taught us in HS, wonder if they do that today.

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at April 14, 2026 12:51 AM (55Qr6)

302 So, Wolfus & SMH moving, and someone else mentioned recently moving. If anyone happens to think about moving to Oklahoma, I recommend the NE corner which has a touch of the Ozarks. SE Kansas, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas all part of the beautiful country. If a bit twangy in spots.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at April 14, 2026 12:48 AM (C2uPD)

https://youtu.be/9QJyWdXMP_A

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:51 AM (utfVc)

303 Factoid: the agency in charge of the station at the top of Mt. Washington used to use M29 Weasels to access the facility in Winter, and rescued many stranded climbers with them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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The wooden steps into the buildings showed a lot of raggity wear from crampon users.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at April 14, 2026 12:52 AM (XeU6L)

304 Berserker-
Does anyone have a 2500-3500 pickup?
For about $400-500/week, you could rent a 28-30 ft flatbed trailer that you could get 5 or 6 bikes onto. 330 miles is a leisurely 7 hrs.
When I moved, I hauled an ST1100 and a dirt bike along with a jeep on a 26' flatbed.

Posted by: buddhaha at April 14, 2026 12:53 AM (CRvdY)

305 McCahill said Studebaker's problem was assembly management. Talked about beer bottles in the door panels.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:54 AM (qvtyl)

306 Springfield, isn’t that where the Simpsons live?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 14, 2026 12:55 AM (ZVgZ4)

307 277 The Pope is not a true Christian. If he were, he would be calling for a Crusade against islam, and he is not.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:24 AM (utfVc)

Because he's a piece of shit chicago communist who loves him some islam. He don't give a shit about god.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 12:32 AM (snZF9)

This Pope is a Cranky Franky acolyte. He bowed down to the Pachamama idol along with Frank and his cohort. Haven't heard word one from him about all the Catholics being slaughtered in Nigeria and other African countries, but boy, let DJT knock off some Muzzie Terrorists and all hell breaks loose in the Vatican.

I still pray that the next Pope be actually, y'know, Catholic.

Posted by: tcn in AK at April 14, 2026 12:56 AM (DwqWV)

308 Ha! Wasn't Hank a Canadian?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:57 AM (qvtyl)

309 305 McCahill said Studebaker's problem was assembly management. Talked about beer bottles in the door panels.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:54 AM (qvtyl)

Well, fer Pete's sake, it's not like they had cupholders back then. Where did you WANT them to put the beer bottles?

Posted by: tcn in AK at April 14, 2026 12:57 AM (DwqWV)

310 McCahill said Studebaker's problem was assembly management. Talked about beer bottles in the door panels.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:54 AM (qvtyl)

Studebaker's union problem was that they never took a big strike; always bargained and settled instead, so wound up saddled with some of the highest labor rates in the industry. I don't know if there were any right-to-work States in the early '60's, but if they had packed up and moved to one, they might still be in business as an automaker.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 12:58 AM (utfVc)

311 300 17. Professional queuer

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Don Lemon?
Posted by: Cave Johnson at April 14, 2026 12:51 AM (BGygK)

Queuer, not queer. Plus, Don LeMon is not queer, he's just a bargain basement fag.

Posted by: tcn in AK at April 14, 2026 12:59 AM (DwqWV)

312 It's not the postmark anymore, it's the date they receive it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:59 AM (qvtyl)

313 If anyone happens to think about moving to Oklahoma, I recommend the NE corner which has a touch of the Ozarks. SE Kansas, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas all part of the beautiful country. If a bit twangy in spots.
Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at April 14, 2026 12:48

You know mindful I have that area on my list for a retirement move. We drove thru there to visit my brother in Paris and it was beautiful and green, not what I thought of OK.

The rest of you Morons stay away whilst I investigate. on't drive the prices up on me. lol

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at April 14, 2026 01:00 AM (55Qr6)

314 Ha! Wasn't Hank a Canadian?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 12:57 AM (qvtyl)

Hank Snow certainly was. Not sure about Hank Thompson. Born in Waco, Texas, so not Canadian.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 01:01 AM (utfVc)

315 MoooooooooooOOOOO
Posted by: Katie Porter at April 14, 2026 12:42 AM (sAmhv)

Swalwell's punishment is to be eaten by Katie Porter? I guess it's one way to consolidate the Democrats running for CA governor.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at April 14, 2026 01:01 AM (S/Y4j)

316 Wrong. It was Hank Snow, who was from Canada.

youtube.com/watch?v=_oqzy8HU6dQ

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 01:01 AM (qvtyl)

317 Thanks for this post Doof.
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I love this place. Perfect.

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 01:02 AM (41CYW)

318 Well, past 2300 here. Sleepy time for me. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 14, 2026 01:02 AM (utfVc)

319 G'night, AOP.

Posted by: scampydog at April 14, 2026 01:03 AM (41CYW)

320 When I mail things to the Infernal Revenue Service, I always go to the Post Office and have it hand-cancelled, so that date is on the letter.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 14, 2026 01:04 AM (ZVgZ4)

321 Back up there aways, Anna Puma commented, "Alan Moore is a complete nutter but he did give us Rorschach."

Moore's work with Rick Veitch on Swamp Thing was pretty trippy.

To be fair, Rorshach's persona was Moore's reinterpretation of Steve Ditko's The Question, and echoed (if darkly) Ditko's hard righteous attitude.

(For any unclear on the history, after DC acquired the Charlton comics superdupers, Moore was tapped by DC to write them into the DC universe, but Moore's ideas were so awful, they had him keep the concept but change the whole thing to all-new characters in the standalone Watchmen. Which worked marvelously, so to speak.)

Posted by: mindful webworker - you're trapped in here with me at April 14, 2026 01:05 AM (C2uPD)

322 >>>The knife thread sent me down the 'need to buy the right knife' rabbit hole. Getting technical, not Rambo, just size vs weight. Brought out the scale and the scales and did a size weight analysis of them. I miss my old titanium Kershaw.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others

>Believe it or not, I have many knives that serve different purposes. I have combat knives, hunting knives, skinning knives, butcher knives, pocket knives, and of course, more kitchen knives than I can keep track of. There is no such thing as too many knives.

Get one that serves you purpose and priority.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 14, 2026 01:05 AM (Fbc0I)

323 Phil Garner died Saturday. He was 76. He was a baseball player and coach. I remember him on the Pittsburgh Pirates 1979 team. Nickname, Scrap Iron. An infielder and solid player all around. Well regarded and liked. As a coach, won a NL Pennant with Houston. 90s sometime. Lost the WS against NYY. Not a HoF'r but a fine ball player.

RIP.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at April 14, 2026 01:05 AM (sAmhv)

324 Yes, there were right to work states but industries are loath to move. Look how long it took Remington to understand that the state of New York wanted to kill them.

Studebaker was hot, looked hot, performed hot but didn't hang together like Ford or Chevy. There was no customer service back then so it had to be hang time, parts availability (Chevy beat them all), and ease of repair.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 01:08 AM (qvtyl)

325 Welll, Hank Hill is a guarandamtee Texan and proud American.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 14, 2026 01:09 AM (ZVgZ4)

326 Berserker-
Does anyone have a 2500-3500 pickup?
For about $400-500/week, you could rent a 28-30 ft flatbed trailer that you could get 5 or 6 bikes onto. 330 miles is a leisurely 7 hrs.
When I moved, I hauled an ST1100 and a dirt bike along with a jeep on a 26' flatbed.

Posted by: buddhaha at April 14, 2026 12:53 AM (CRvdY)

Well we got a few trucks and a few bike trailers between us, so thats not a problem. I think its more of a what kind of sad sack flaccid dick mofos who are seasoned riders can't handle a 335 mile ride. These guys have multiple bikes each, and they have ones that can easily do that ride. They're talking about doing sturgis one year, and as someone who did that 10 years in a row I have definite doubts they could handle it. 2-300 mile days out there is not uncommon. I look at Laconia as a test, it will weed out the crowd.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 01:12 AM (snZF9)

327 >>>Get one that serves you purpose and priority.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone

>I guess that could come across as extreme, but knifemaking could be a great topic for a hobby thread.

Some folks do it as a hobby, some folks do it for a living.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 14, 2026 01:21 AM (Fbc0I)

328 Tuckerman's is pretty special.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 11:11 PM (viF8m)
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Yes it is.

Posted by: 496 at April 14, 2026 01:23 AM (h4xMu)

329 https://youtu.be/9QJyWdXMP_A
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Yes, as I said, twangy. That was 1961 Hank Thompson. I think a somewhat more true Oklahoma accent was Woody's cousin Jack Guthrie, 1945.
https://youtu.be/mBUMgmj04xg

First I heard that song, though, was Arlo, 1969.
https://youtu.be/oE9vc8wWYKc

Posted by: mindful webworker - in the Cherokee nation at April 14, 2026 01:24 AM (C2uPD)

330 Launch reminder. About 2 hours to go.

https://youtu.be/9Bza_nk8-1Q

Posted by: Joyenz at April 14, 2026 01:24 AM (2F0/Y)

331 You'd think this thread would go on into the morning considering how early it is on the west coast relative to the east coast.
West coast must go to bed early and rise early in order to heft the heavy tax burden they live with.
Why else would they leave the welcoming arms of AoSHQ?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 01:24 AM (qvtyl)

332 Springfield, isn’t that where the Simpsons live?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

I don't think they ever made it clear which Springfield that was. Generic American Springfield.

Posted by: mindful webworker - as was the style at the time at April 14, 2026 01:26 AM (C2uPD)

333 Oklahoma's accent is modificated by their proximity to the midwest.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 01:27 AM (qvtyl)

334 I use TurboTax, and when I finish my taxes, I treat them like an IED on the road. Hands off, walk away, and don't go near it again.

Posted by: VirginiaSmoker at April 14, 2026 01:28 AM (BTljJ)

335 Want some old Southern, dig up old Dizzy Dean broadcasts.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at April 14, 2026 01:28 AM (qvtyl)

336
No, he has been MIA for some time.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:47 PM (utfVc)

*******

We really need a way of checking on people. Please tell me someone has your contact info, for instance! Although I suppose it needs to also be the contact info of a friend or family member, which I suppose is tougher to manage.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 14, 2026 01:31 AM (Vvh2V)

337 LOL, Braenyard.

It's about 10:30pm here-- some of us "29 year olds" check out by then!

Insomnia keeps me here, even when I've nothing to add to the convo. (More entertaining than anything on tv, for sure.)

It all comes to a screeching halt anyway, at 4am Eastern.

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 01:31 AM (rdVOm)

338 it was beautiful and green, not what I thought of OK.
Posted by: Farmer

Some years back, there was an Irish group who came here for the local music & arts fest, and driving up from Tulsa they remarked how the low, rolling green hills reminded them of the Emerald Isle. This time of year, when we've had some nice rains and Spring has burst out all over, it's especially so. Under the blistering August sun with some drought, it can be not quite as much so.

Posted by: mindful webworker - they call it Green Country anyway at April 14, 2026 01:33 AM (C2uPD)

339 LOL, Braenyard.

It's about 10:30pm here-- some of us "29 year olds" check out by then!

Insomnia keeps me here, even when I've nothing to add to the convo. (More entertaining than anything on tv, for sure.)

It all comes to a screeching halt anyway, at 4am Eastern.

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 01:31 AM (rdVOm)

Yeah 4am is when I quit. My schedule is flexible, so I don't need to be anywhere early.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 01:38 AM (snZF9)

340 Past my intended bedtime (which I usually miss anyway), so I'm going to clock out now. 🕧 I'd only just dropped in to see what condition y'all's condition was in.

How long has it been since you've heard this one?
https://youtu.be/AULOC--qUOI

G'nite, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - halley looloo at April 14, 2026 01:39 AM (C2uPD)

341 All the fields around here are lovely varying shades of green now, too. Some are turning bright yellow with canola flowers... the patchwork is very pretty.

Come summer, it all turns to depressing, desolate browns and golds. Dried to a crisp in the heat after harvest.

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 01:40 AM (rdVOm)

342 No, he has been MIA for some time.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 11:47 PM (utfVc)

*******

We really need a way of checking on people. Please tell me someone has your contact info, for instance! Although I suppose it needs to also be the contact info of a friend or family member, which I suppose is tougher to manage.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 14, 2026 01:31 AM (Vvh2V)

How long has he been missing? Its seems like its been for awhile now.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at April 14, 2026 01:42 AM (snZF9)

343 I don't check in much anymore, but it's been months since I've seen him. Again, I'm not here every night, though.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 14, 2026 01:43 AM (Vvh2V)

344 Can't remember the last time I saw IG... been a long while.

Posted by: JQ at April 14, 2026 01:44 AM (rdVOm)

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