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Focus and Determination Cafe

brassaiparisstreetmontparnasse1931.jpg
Two streetwalkers in Montparnasse looking for trade
Brassai, Paris 1931

Golden retrievers are lucky they're so cute.

The call of the mockingbird.

Determined puppy.

An argument about who chewed up the charger cables. I can't understand either one of them but I have my own theories about the guilty party.

Ball shower.

Good morning good boys.

Animal husbandry.

Evil wears a mask.

All's fair in love and goats.

Tanning leather.


Posted by: Disinformation Expert Ace at 07:30 PM




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1 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at April 13, 2026 07:30 PM (Ia/+0)

2 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 13, 2026 07:33 PM (cYBz/)

3 Yay! We're 20% of the way toward our goal of a penguin-free week!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 13, 2026 07:33 PM (0sNs1)

4 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM (yAteE)

5 Focus
yep
Bofus

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM (/+uur)

6 4 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM (yAteE)

Why would you sell a kidney for lunch?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at April 13, 2026 07:36 PM (xcxpd)

7 4 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had

Did you name him "Eric"?

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 07:37 PM (gKWVE)

8 Scott at Kentucky Ballistics lets loose with his brand-new Nocks Volley Gun.

"It's raining ham!"

Posted by: mrp at April 13, 2026 07:37 PM (rj6Yv)

9 Mark Andrew Edwards, have you seen the price of halibut?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:38 PM (yAteE)

10 7 4 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had

Did you name him "Eric"?
Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 07:37 PM (gKWVE)

ref props
https://python.mzonline.com/sketches/fishlicense/

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at April 13, 2026 07:38 PM (xcxpd)

11 9 Mark Andrew Edwards, have you seen the price of halibut?
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:38 PM (yAteE)

No, but I was just teeing up a joke, in case someone wanted to take a run at it.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at April 13, 2026 07:39 PM (xcxpd)

12 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM (yAteE)

If it meant that much to you, I would have given you some.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:39 PM (dK+Kv)

13 Oh! Love and goats.
Nevermind...

Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 13, 2026 07:39 PM (diia5)

14
omg that parrot. That thing not only knows how to imitate; it knows how to interrupt, shut down a conversation, pre-empt an argument, all kindsa complex discourse tasks.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at April 13, 2026 07:39 PM (n7rxJ)

15 "Two streetwalkers"

It's a time-exposure photo, judging by smeared headlights. The figures appear to be standing still. They are therefore streetstanders.

Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 07:40 PM (N8ZBc)

16 The dog getting its claws clipped while homing in on the ponytail is my kind of dog.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 07:40 PM (6ydKt)

17 Iiiii'm pretty sure that "wolf" is just one of the local guard dogs.

Mostly on account of there's two of them running around the pasture and no one is shooting them.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at April 13, 2026 07:41 PM (a+4eV)

18 Comrade Flounder, I live in Central Texas and fresh Halibut is a delicacy. My favorite fish and I would not pass up the opportunity.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:41 PM (yAteE)

19 Another depressing documentary tonight, need some cute shorts

Posted by: Skip at April 13, 2026 07:42 PM (Ia/+0)

20 The current retail price for halibut in the US ranges from $4.31 to $39.99 per pound, depending on whether it is bulk frozen, fresh fillet, or a premium "first-catch" coastal special. Wholesale frozen prices are significantly lower, typically falling between $4.31 and $7.76 per pound, while supermarket frozen fillets usually cost $9.99 to $12.50 per pound.

Time to eat steak?

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 07:42 PM (6ydKt)

21 mana mana!!

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 07:43 PM (gKWVE)

22 "The call of the mockingbird."

The call of the grackle:
youtube.com/watch?v=7WHssylmUos

See also: Molly Jong-Fast.

Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 07:43 PM (N8ZBc)

23 36 bucks a pound.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:43 PM (yAteE)

24 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM

Did you do this deliberately, or just for the halibut?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (0sNs1)

25 Comrade Flounder, I live in Central Texas and fresh Halibut is a delicacy. My favorite fish and I would not pass up the opportunity.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:41 PM (yAteE)

If I ever make it down there, I will bring you a whole trunk load.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (dK+Kv)

26 We are going to the Fillmore for dinner tonight. MiL is nuts about some Monday night fried chicken plate they make.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (RIvkX)

27 If it's focus and determination, here's 25 seconds of my friends' cat Snowflake racing from their place into my home. Girl is always welcome here.

And she knows it.

https://tinyurl.com/2zems3v9

Posted by: Stateless - He ain't heavy, he's my dog. Old, but full of life. at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (Sco7b)

28 36 bucks a pound.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:43 PM (yAteE)

Yikes. Get to Alaska. They're practically giving it away there.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:45 PM (dK+Kv)

29 I've been working with my daughter on safe walking. She finally got it the other day - ran ahead of me, stopped and waited at the crosswalk, held hands, looked both ways, and we crossed.

"Great job, baby," I said, "you did everything right, that was perfect."

She smiled real big, and said the words no dad wants to hear: "daddy, I'm a streetwalker!"

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 07:45 PM (BI5O2)

30 23 36 bucks a pound.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:43 PM (yAteE)

It’s a good thing I like salmon or tuna.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 07:45 PM (6ydKt)

31 Duncanthrax, I did it willingly. Being old and single has it's benefits .

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:45 PM (yAteE)

32 For something different.

Salty Dawg was asking about NASA's WB-57s, one of them recorded the launch of Artemis II.

https://youtu.be/pa-dMk2VnUg

Enjoy.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 07:46 PM (2GVsD)

33 "Ball Shower". Had me worried for a moment

Posted by: javems at April 13, 2026 07:46 PM (zFsEm)

34 Comrade Flounder, I will pay your trip expenses.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:47 PM (yAteE)

35 She smiled real big, and said the words no dad wants to hear: "daddy, I'm a streetwalker!"
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 07:45 PM (BI5O2)
=====

LOL. So proud!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 07:47 PM (RIvkX)

36 This place will send Alaskan seafood overnight:

https://www.tannersfish.com/

They have halibut.
(it ain’t much cheaper, but it’s fresh)

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 07:48 PM (6ydKt)

37 I remember having free range of the neighborhood except not being allowed to cross any street myself.

When that happened, well, it was all over.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 07:49 PM (RIvkX)

38 Aside from the faulty shitter, Artemis II went very well. Victor Glover seems like a classy dude, downplaying all the first so-and-so stuff, and Christina Hoch is nerdy cute.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 07:50 PM (0aYVJ)

39 "Two streetwalkers"

It's a time-exposure photo, judging by smeared headlights. The figures appear to be standing still. They are therefore streetstanders.
Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 07:40 PM (N8ZBc)

They're going o be standing there a long time. Swallwell wasn't born until much later.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:50 PM (utfVc)

40 I think things could get sporty for Lt Col Bearclaw too. We he given a pardon by Otto Penn?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 07:50 PM (cxFcK)

41 "looking for trade"

You would be surprised at what you can trade for twenty bucks.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 07:50 PM (vFG9F)

42 fd, how is Bruno?

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:51 PM (yAteE)

43 I see in California Post that Tony Gonzalez is leaving Congress next week.

THAT is a resignation.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 07:52 PM (RIvkX)

44 "need some cute shorts
Posted by: Skip "

Have you tried Lululemon?

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 07:52 PM (vFG9F)

45 Aside from the faulty shitter, Artemis II went very well. Victor Glover seems like a classy dude, downplaying all the first so-and-so stuff, and Christina Hoch is nerdy cute.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 07:50 PM (0aYVJ)
----
If I have to choose between a faulty shitter and faulty shielding, I'll take the faulty shitter every time.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 07:52 PM (gnNyN)

46 If I ever make it down there, I will bring you a whole trunk load.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (dK+Kv)

Are there both Atlantic and Pacific halibut?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:53 PM (utfVc)

47 Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:47 PM (yAteE)

My FiL is always catching them, bringing them down, and shoving them in our freezer.

It's probably like beef down there to you.

Oh, halibut again? OK, fine.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:53 PM (dK+Kv)

48 Amazingly gorgeous photograph from 1931.
Thanks!

Posted by: Bach In Black at April 13, 2026 07:53 PM (KY9hS)

49 Are there both Atlantic and Pacific halibut?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:53 PM (utfVc)

There are flounder and sole, almost everywhere, I reckon. Halibut dwarf them in size.

Don't believe there is any other fishery for halibut than North Pacific.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:54 PM (dK+Kv)

50 I'm watching "Total Recall"... much better that I remember it!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 07:54 PM (dmDsy)

51 If I ever make it down there, I will bring you a whole trunk load.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (dK+Kv)

Are there both Atlantic and Pacific halibut?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:53 PM (utfVc)

Atlantic, Pacific and Greenland Halibut.

Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM (8avO+)

52
Another Israeli victim!

"In Turkey, a man protesting against Israel with some kind of performance art accidentally "hangs" himself and nearly dies."

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM (GD0B3)

53 Groggy after sedation today, Ben Had. He may have nausea and other issues as the days go on. We will see if it has any positive effects like reducing the size of his lymph nodes. Thanks for asking.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM (vFG9F)

54 Atlantic, Pacific and Greenland Halibut.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM (8avO+)
---------
And Eric the Fish.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (s+IMr)

55 I stand corrected. There is an Atlantic Halibut fishery.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (dK+Kv)

56 There are flounder and sole, almost everywhere, I reckon. Halibut dwarf them in size.

Don't believe there is any other fishery for halibut than North Pacific.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:54 PM (dK+Kv)

Halibut is yummy. They are fished for in B.C. waters. I remember catching flounder by stepping on them as a kid.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (utfVc)

57 Aside from the faulty shitter, Artemis II went very well.

There has been A TON of shit on radio about "why are we bothering going to the moon ? we already know how to got to the moon".

Its the typical shit from the typical folks of typical generations. Anybody ever forget how to do something ? Anybody ever try to run a crew and watch them - in real time - get worse at something because they haven't done that task in a while ?

That's why NASA went to the Moon. And took too long to do it again. Because you forget how to do important shit if you don't do it now and again.

End of story.

Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (bZ24R)

58 I think my old French whore is dead.

Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (4NO2D)

59 "In Turkey, a man protesting against Israel with some kind of performance art accidentally "hangs" himself and nearly dies."
Posted by: runner

Don't you hate when that happens.

Posted by: David Carridine at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (gKWVE)

60 I'm watching "Total Recall"... much better that I remember it!
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 07:54 PM (

I'm watched it earlier today. Musk's favorite movie.

I assume.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 07:58 PM (V4IXI)

61 I remember catching flounder by stepping on them as a kid.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (utfVc)

I got skeeved out stepping on them in the Gulf of America, which is typically kind of muddy and murky.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:58 PM (dK+Kv)

62 "In Turkey, a man protesting against Israel with some kind of performance art accidentally "hangs" himself and nearly dies."
Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM

The nearly ruined the story.

Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 07:58 PM (4NO2D)

63 Halibut is the common name for three species of flatfish in the family of right-eye flounders. In some regions, and less commonly, other species of large flatfish are also referred to as halibut.

The word is derived from haly (holy) and butte (flat fish), for its popularity on Catholic holy days. Halibut are demersal fish and are highly regarded as a food fish as well as a sport fish.

A 2018 cladistic analysis based on genetics and morphology showed that the Greenland halibut diverged from a lineage that gave rise to the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts. The common ancestor of all three diverged from a lineage that gave rise to the genus Verasper, comprising the spotted halibut and barfin flounder.

There are 3 species:

Atlantic halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus – lives in the North Atlantic.

Pacific halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis – lives in the North Pacific Ocean.

Greenland halibut, Reinhardtius hippoglossoides – lives in the cold northern Atlantic, northern Pacific, and Arctic Oceans.

Posted by: Wesley Crusher at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (0sNs1)

64 "In Turkey, a man protesting against Israel with some kind of performance art accidentally "hangs" himself and nearly dies."
Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM

The nearly ruined the story.
Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 07:58 PM (4NO2D)
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If he'd died, it would have been hilarious.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (s+IMr)

65 End of story.
Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (bZ24R)

well. Guess you gave me what-for.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (0aYVJ)

66 I can't buy a grape soda with my SNAP card, but Whitey's on the Moon.

Posted by: Ben Crump at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (xverI)

67 >>Don't believe there is any other fishery for halibut than North Pacific.

You would be mistaken. There are both Pacific and Atlantic Halibut.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (viF8m)

68 Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM (bZ24R)

Dude you haven't kept up with the space program these last 50 years have you?

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:00 PM (V4IXI)

69 Hippoglossus hippoglossus
----------
Horse tongue?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 08:00 PM (s+IMr)

70 You would be mistaken.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (viF8m)

Won't be the last time.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:00 PM (dK+Kv)

71 Posted by: Wesley Crusher at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM (0sNs1)

So AI is just a guy with an annoying demeanor. /just kidding

sort of.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 08:01 PM (0aYVJ)

72 Erdogan has put Turkish troops on standby to be ready to invade Israel . Another NATO member success story

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:01 PM (yAteE)

73 Has Joe Biden groped any children lately? Free ice cream!

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 08:02 PM (Fbc0I)

74 *adds another nic to scroll past*

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 08:02 PM (0aYVJ)

75 >>I think my old French whore is dead.

Have you tried poking her with a stick?

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (viF8m)

76 Erdogan has put Turkish troops on standby to be ready to invade Israel . Another NATO member success story
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:01 PM

Some kind of amphibious assault?

Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (4NO2D)

77 not Wesley, BTW

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (0aYVJ)

78

Invade Israel??? WTH

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (3ek7K)

79 In Turkey, a man protesting against Israel with some kind of performance art accidentally "hangs" himself and nearly dies.

-------

So his performance art was killing an Islamist? And he failed?

This is like if I protested Andrea Bocelli by trying to sing Por Ti Volaré.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (BI5O2)

80 You would be mistaken. There are both Pacific and Atlantic Halibut.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 07:59 PM

What are we, sushi?

Posted by: Greenland Halibut at April 13, 2026 08:04 PM (0sNs1)

81 Trump posted a pic portraying himself in a Jesus pose. I don't care, other than to say that I don't care. He took a legit shot at a weak and useless Pope who deserved every bit of it. The time for weak kneed stupidity is over.

Posted by: ErikInTexas at April 13, 2026 08:04 PM (kGdxl)

82 Erdogan has put Turkish troops on standby to be ready to invade Israel .

==

That's kinda funny. Israel will crush them very easily, and no NATO state will get involved in that type of adventurism. Maybe dropping a bomb on that corrupt decrepit jihadist would not be a bad idea either.

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 08:04 PM (GD0B3)

83 >> Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 07:55 PM (vFG9F)

You feel that? You know what it is?

It’s God holding both of you.

Prayers coming your way.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:04 PM (PM/iv)

84 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.

Posted by: banana Dream at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (3uBP9)

85 Posted by: ErikInTexas at April 13, 2026 08:04 PM (kGd

The guy who did it denied it was intended to portray Jesus.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (V4IXI)

86 >> You would be mistaken. There are both Pacific and Atlantic Halibut.

Huh. Halibut that.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (PM/iv)

87 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (3uBP9)
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Unfortunate name.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (s+IMr)

88 Erdogan is the third leg of the France and UK stool.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (yAteE)

89 Smelt is a wonderful fish.

Posted by: Billy Crystal at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (4NO2D)

90 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.
Posted by: banana Dream

Just starting here and at LOZ.

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (q6tQZ)

91 We used to ride bikes at the bauxites pits in Ark.
S Pulaski county
I had this little dog that followed my up there about 3 miles.
He could not make it home.
So I grabbed him up (about 25 ilbs) and he rode crossways on the seat home.
He slept till about 8 pm the next day.

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (/+uur)

92 I think they could pull the plug on Erdogan pretty fast as well.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (RIvkX)

93 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (3uBP9)

Called different names depending where you are

Perch
Brim
Crappie
Sun Fish

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (V4IXI)

94 I could go all bubba gump on crappie. Cajun blackened, baked, fried of course, ...many ways.

Posted by: banana Dream at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (3uBP9)

95 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.
Posted by: banana Dream at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (3uBP9)
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Unfortunate name.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM

They are also called pan fish, if that helps.

Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (4NO2D)

96 >>>An argument about who chewed up the charger cables.

I would never want to harm a pet. Which is why I would never let that damn bird come anywhere near me.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (syz1S)

97 >>Won't be the last time.

It's a pretty common fish around here, particularly as you head north. Mostly commercial.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (viF8m)

98 Erdogan is the third leg of the France and UK stool.
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:06 PM (yAteE)

There you go, using medical euphemisms again!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (utfVc)

99 Thank you, Marcus.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (vFG9F)

100 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM


My favorite!!! Here it's running about $30.00 a pound.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM (2WIwB)

101 What is Erdogan's beef with Israel? Is he protecting Lebanon?

Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM (Riz8t)

102 I would go with
Almost a perfect ending

Posted by: Skip at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM (Ia/+0)

103 AOP, I truly meant it in the scatalogical sense.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM (yAteE)

104 What is Erdogan's beef with Israel?
Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM

It's full of Jews.

Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (4NO2D)

105 What is Erdogan's beef with Israel? Is he protecting Lebanon?

More accurately, is he protecting his Muslim thug buddies in Lebanon?

Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (Riz8t)

106 Red Snapper is my favorite fish.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (V4IXI)

107 I better get to bed
Have a good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (Ia/+0)

108 It's a pretty common fish around here, particularly as you head north. Mostly commercial.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (viF8m)

Don't forget the Greenland variety, which as I've come to find out:

>>>Greenland halibut originally came from the Pacific Ocean and spread into the Arctic Basin when the Bering Strait opened for a second time around 3 million years ago, and thus the Pacific halibut is its closest living relative.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (dK+Kv)

109 More Swalwell cringe:

https://tinyurl.com/5t5523ke

Posted by: LASue at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (lCppi)

110 "You would be mistaken.


Won't be the last time."

I keep hoping the next time I make a mistake will be the last mistake I make. Barring kicking the ole bucket, In that regard, I am sorely mistaken.

🙄

Posted by: Will Robinson at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (cO6oP)

111 Of course fd.

God be with you both.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (PM/iv)

112 Perch
Brim
Crappie
Sun Fish
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

I hate arguing, but each of those is a separate fish. Brim, or bream, is generally the red-eared sunfish (I think).

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (q6tQZ)

113 Arthur Treacher's baked cod was my favorite eatin fish. No longer available around here.

Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 08:11 PM (N8ZBc)

114 The kidney I sold to pay for the halibut at lunch was well worth it
Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:34 PM


My favorite!!! Here it's running about $30.00 a pound.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 08:08 PM (2WIwB)

That makes toting the 90+ pounds of fish boxes down from Alaska worth it.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:11 PM (dK+Kv)

115 Perch
Brim
Crappie
Sun Fish
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:07 PM (V4IXI)

Christina Lake in B.C. has sunfish. Diamond-shaped, thin through the body, bright red and black, look like some exotic aquarium fish. There are largemouth bass. too. AFAIK, only lake in Western Canada with those fishes.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 08:11 PM (utfVc)

116 Dude you haven't kept up with the space program these last 50 years have you?

I have. The Shuttle Notion ... two of them blew up. This was an old school, put a capsule on a rocket and see if we can sling it up and do the math and get it back in the ocean we calculated.

Seriously ? Have YOU paid attention to NASA pulling back ? Our country pulling back ?

Artemis was a great move. Just to go through an old school "we can still do this" moment.

Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 08:11 PM (bZ24R)

117 75 >>I think my old French whore is dead.

Have you tried poking her with a stick?
Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:03 PM (viF8m)

Go tell Aunt Rhody
Go tell Aunt Rhody
Go tell Aunt Rhody
The old French whore is dead

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:12 PM (/+uur)

118 Halibut
Swordfish
Shark

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:12 PM (yAteE)

119 I hate arguing, but each of those is a separate fish. Brim, or bream, is generally the red-eared sunfish (I think).

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (q6tQZ)

Or Pumpkin Seed, or Shell Cracker. Each is a variety of perch, as I recall.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:12 PM (dK+Kv)

120 >>Posted by: Greenland Halibut

I really want Greenland just so we can say we've got the oldest sharks in the world. There are Greenland Sharks swimming around that are much older than the US.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:12 PM (viF8m)

121 So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (RIvkX)

122 Crappie get called speckled perch sometimes around here. They are not bream.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (vFG9F)

123 Arthur Treacher's baked cod was my favorite eatin fish. No longer available around here.
Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 08:11 PM

We can't get a whole cod, but we could show you cod pieces!

Posted by: George T. and Lindsay G. at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)

124 She smiled real big, and said the words no dad wants to hear: "daddy, I'm a streetwalker!"
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

😆

I feel like it was just last week she was born

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (LmPA0)

125 Wesley is gayer than Harry Potter with his magic wand in the boys locker room.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (Fbc0I)

126 I so want to catch a halibut.
So next year doing the train ride arcoss canada.
At the end
we shall kill a halibut

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (/+uur)

127 Oh, please.

This is the Turkish version of boob bait for the bubbas.

Erdogan wouldn't fucking dare. He's not retarded. Israel would slaughter all his men, it would be for nothing, and it would be utterly humiliating for Turks. Most of them likely don't know this because of his propaganda, but he does, and he knows they would all know it pretty quick too, if he tried anything stupid.

It's a cheesy stunt, like campaigning Republicans promising to stop the Democrats.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (BI5O2)

128 Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:05 PM (V4IXI)

Yep. He should have owned it and moved on. If he was screwing choir boys or chasing interns around the Oval Office I'd be concerned. But I'm not.

Posted by: ErikInTexas at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (kGdxl)

129 Streetwalkers? Paris? 1931? Before antibiotics?

Posted by: No Sale!! at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (oftw2)

130 122 Crappie get called speckled perch sometimes around here. They are not bream.
Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (vFG9F)

Thats a north Louisiana saying

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (/+uur)

131 >>Don't forget the Greenland variety, which as I've come to find out:


You mean North New England.

Soon, Greenland.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (viF8m)

132 I so want to catch a halibut.
So next year doing the train ride arcoss canada.
At the end
we shall kill a halibut
Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (/+uur)
-----------
Sounds ritualistic.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (s+IMr)

133 Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:10 PM (q6tQZ)that

No arguing. Just said depends where you are . People interchange the names. Not everyone is an Ichthyologist.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (V4IXI)

134 fd, praying for your doggo, Bruno.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (nz1sK)

135 Crappie get called speckled perch sometimes around here. They are not bream.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (vFG9F)

When I was down south, we'd catch White and Black Crappie. Don't remember if one was more spotted.

Caught truckloads of Bluegill/Bream/Red Ear/Sunfish/etc., too.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (dK+Kv)

136 You know when people say "It could always get worse"?

@Breaking911 16m
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines -Bloomberg

Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (diia5)

137 Attention Star Trek fans.

WonderFest in Louisville, KY will have as one of their guests Barbara Luna.

For Lost in Space fans, Marta Kristen Kane.

Vincent Price's daughter, Victoria, will be in attendance.

Posted by: Anna Puma at April 13, 2026 08:16 PM (2GVsD)

138 122 Crappie get called speckled perch sometimes around here. They are not bream.
Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:13 PM (vFG9F)

coonass say sockalie

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:16 PM (/+uur)

139 I so want to catch a halibut.
So next year doing the train ride arcoss canada.
At the end
we shall kill a halibut
Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:14 PM (/+uur)

Me too. My wife and oldest both caught one. I'm still skunked.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 08:16 PM (dK+Kv)

140 At the end
we shall kill a halibut
Posted by: r hennigantx

Not sure, but I think you'll have to get off the train for that.

Posted by: Charlie and Floyd at April 13, 2026 08:17 PM (oftw2)

141 >>>Red Snapper is my favorite fish.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

>Orange roughy could get you into deep shit if you get out of line on social media.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 08:17 PM (Fbc0I)

142 I think my old French whore is dead.
Posted by: toby928(c) at April 13, 2026 07:57 PM

It may get to where you'll have to admit that she smells quite a bit, but think of the money you'll save!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 13, 2026 08:17 PM (0sNs1)

143 I really want Greenland just so we can say we've got the oldest sharks in the world. There are Greenland Sharks swimming around that are much older than the US.


That's cool, but it's not sharks with fricken' laser beams on their heads cool.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:17 PM (Riz8t)

144 A lot of bream, crappie, largemouth bass and catfish (which can get huge) here in SC in the manmade lakes in the center of the state.

Also some Asian carp they dropped in a few decades back to take care if a very bad aquatic weed situation that hot way out of hand.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:18 PM (6ydKt)

145 Or Pumpkin Seed, or Shell Cracker. Each is a variety of perch, as I recall.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder,

By yolly yosh, I just read that the "shell cracker" comes from the fact they have teeth in their throat to crack snails & whatnot. Things I did not know for $500, Alex...

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:18 PM (q6tQZ)

146 I feel like it was just last week she was born
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at April 13, 2026 0

Me too. The relentless march of time. It just won't stop, lol.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:19 PM (BI5O2)

147 Not sure, but I think you'll have to get off the train for that.
Posted by: Charlie and Floyd at April 13, 2026 08:17 PM (oftw2)

trolling

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:19 PM (/+uur)

148 I can’t stand bream.
Tastes exactly like dirty lake water here.

They’re also a boney pain in the ass to eat,

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:20 PM (6ydKt)

149 The only fresh water fish for me is trout and smelt

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:20 PM (yAteE)

150 136 You know when people say "It could always get worse"?

@Breaking911 16m
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines -Bloomberg
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (diia5)

Unamerican

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:20 PM (/+uur)

151 No arguing. Just said depends where you are . People interchange the names. Not everyone is an Ichthyologist.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

True. I recall 2 great uncles arguing over fish names. One from Arkansas, one from Looziana.
Almost came to blows.
sheesh

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:21 PM (q6tQZ)

152 to the fishermen I know, the word crappie is pronounced croppie.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 13, 2026 08:21 PM (nz1sK)

153 The Turks have pretty decent armed forces. Many of their weapons are produced domestically so resupply isnt an issue. They are one of the top armed forces in NATO and are very good at the drone warfare piece. Not really battle tested, but I think they are close to half a million men. It would be ugly. And unnecessary.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:21 PM (PM/iv)

154 Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan has no fish at all. A Dead Sea, as it were.

Posted by: Salty Seaman at April 13, 2026 08:22 PM (oftw2)

155 Thank you, TT.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:22 PM (vFG9F)

156 Marcus T, Erdogan is just running his mouth to be in the game.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:22 PM (yAteE)

157 136 You know when people say "It could always get worse"?

@Breaking911 16m
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines -Bloomberg
Posted by: weft cut-loop at April 13, 2026 08:15 PM (diia5)

Untied Americans

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:22 PM (/+uur)

158 Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:21 PM (PM/iv

Yes. They were a force to deal with in Korea. That's three generations ago but still .

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:23 PM (V4IXI)

159 A new A-list romance is in the making after movie hunk and Wuthering Heights star Jacob Elordi was spotted 'making out' with model Kendall Jenner at the California Coachella festival.

The pair got 'cosy' during Justin Bieber's party which followed his headline set on Saturday night.

More details as they emerge.

Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at April 13, 2026 08:24 PM (0sNs1)

160 Uganda is going to sign a defense pact with Israel. The world be changing.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:24 PM (yAteE)

161 WonderFest in Louisville, KY will have as one of their guests Barbara Luna.

Just advise all of them ... and I do mean all of them ... to walk about six blocks west. Go see the natives.

I insist.

Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 08:24 PM (bZ24R)

162 I do not like freshwater fish. The exception being little brook trout caught high up in the Bighorn mountains, or the Absaroka, and fried fresh. But then, that might have been as much about where we were when we ate them.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 08:24 PM (0aYVJ)

163 United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines -Bloomberg

I really don't see that getting past the anti-trust people.

Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:25 PM (Riz8t)

164 Bass has a decent flavor as far as freshwater goes.

We’d filet them then cut them up in bite-sized pieces, batter, and deep fry them.

Tastes almost like chicken nuggets like that.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:25 PM (6ydKt)

165 72 Erdogan has put Turkish troops on standby to be ready to invade Israel . Another NATO member success story

If we withdraw from NATO how much money would we save? They apparently have thrown the US/NATO relationship in the trash bin...

With the advent of Drones and Cruise missiles do we need the bases in Europe anymore ???

Posted by: Jackson K. at April 13, 2026 08:26 PM (xl8DV)

166 I'm north of Houston. Fried catfish is a staple.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:26 PM (V4IXI)

167 @Breaking911 16m
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has floated a possible combination with American Airlines -Bloomberg
Posted by: weft cut-loop

====

Future news - "The entire adult population of the United States is currently stranded at the Charlotte Airport, as an even larger American Airlines attempts to get planes off the ground."

Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 13, 2026 08:26 PM (gpQ8/)

168 Iran had 570,000 active-duty personnel. They are wrecked. None of these inbreds, whether in Turkey or in Iran are a match for a modern technologically advanced and experience Israeli armed forces. They should sit home and continue to corrupt themselves.

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 08:27 PM (GD0B3)

169 Evenin’, All. Shto novovo?

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:27 PM (77rzZ)

170 Flathead cats from the Osage River (now Truman Lake) is about as mild as you can eat... ceptin' for blue cats.

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:27 PM (q6tQZ)

171 If we withdraw from NATO how much money would we save?

Its a fair question. But the Cold War Boomer Counseling Bill isn't Zero. That will be a cost.

Posted by: Yep at April 13, 2026 08:28 PM (bZ24R)

172 Haven't been to the pond, but somehow there's a crappie in my pants!

Posted by: FJB!!! at April 13, 2026 08:28 PM (oftw2)

173 What is Erdogan's beef with Israel? Is he protecting Lebanon?

More accurately, is he protecting his Muslim thug buddies in Lebanon?
Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (Riz8t)

He wants Syria. Doesn't want Israel to go too far from Lebanon his way.

Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:28 PM (8avO+)

174 Walleye are giant crappie.

Posted by: MkY at April 13, 2026 08:28 PM (q6tQZ)

175 Yeah, my Dad loved catfish.

It’s not terrible, but can taste rather gamey a lot of the time.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:28 PM (6ydKt)

176 >> Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 08:22 PM (yAteE)

He is. It would be ugly and stupid. A lot of people would die for nothing.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (PM/iv)

177

Fried catfish is my favorite.

Has anyone here been over the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City, Texas.

I saw a picture of it on the Daily Mail. It is scary looking.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (3ek7K)

178 Erdogan wasting the lives of his soldiers in a ruinous assault on Israel might just trigger a military coup.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (utfVc)

179 >>I do not like freshwater fish. The exception being little brook trout caught high up in the Bighorn mountains, or the Absaroka, and fried fresh. But then, that might have been as much about where we were when we ate them.

When I was a kid my parents had friends that had a family camp on a lake in the Adirondacks. We visited a couple times and one time the wife's father was there. He was a big fisherman and took me cause I wanted to be one.

Fresh trout with breakfast was pretty great but you might be right the atmosphere helped.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (viF8m)

180 Arthur Treacher's baked cod was my favorite eatin fish. No longer available around here.
Posted by: gp

I think I saw an Arthur Treacher's in Las Vegas across the street from Caesar's. I hadn't seen one in ages. Maybe next time you're there?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 08:30 PM (cxFcK)

181 Shto novovo?
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:27 PM

-... --- --- -... ...

Posted by: Duncanthrax at April 13, 2026 08:30 PM (0sNs1)

182 Turkey hates the Kurds. Has to be a Kurd connection to Israel.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:30 PM (V4IXI)

183 Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:21 PM (PM/iv)

Turkey attempting an invasion of Israel would be a slaughter. An attempted airlift would likely be destroyed before entering Israel. Their navy is not (yet) capable of projecting force on this scale. They'd have to enrage every Arab State to do it. It would be a suicidal folly. Erdogan won't do it.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:30 PM (BI5O2)

184 Northern pike are pretty good.
Cousin has a little house on a chain of lakes in northern MN. Good fish to fry. Catch a lot of crappies and batter them, maybe it's just tasty because the grandkids had so much fun catching them and they were excited to eat them.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at April 13, 2026 08:31 PM (nz1sK)

185 Turkey hates the Kurds. Has to be a Kurd connection to Israel.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:30 PM (V4IXI)

Kurds would be in an entirely different direction - east not south.

Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:31 PM (8avO+)

186 Wahoo is perfect
white
shashimi is perfect

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:32 PM (/+uur)

187 Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (3ek7K)

Yes but not as scary as the I-10 bridge over Lake Charles in Louisiana.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:32 PM (V4IXI)

188 Has anyone here been over the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City, Texas.

I saw a picture of it on the Daily Mail. It is scary looking.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (3ek7K)

Looks even scarier than the one crossing the Columbia out of Astoria, Oregon. We've driven over it a few times, wife hunkered down and shut her eyes. So glad I was driving.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 08:32 PM (0aYVJ)

189 OT, but I found Bone Tomahawk on Roku. It's a crackerjack Western until...it isn't anymore.

*shudder*

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 08:33 PM (cxFcK)

190 177

Fried catfish is my favorite.

Has anyone here been over the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City, Texas.

I saw a picture of it on the Daily Mail. It is scary looking.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (3ek7K)

My 65 barracuda would run about 110 down the backside.
Another fish story

Posted by: r hennigantx at April 13, 2026 08:33 PM (/+uur)

191 Kurds would be in an entirely different direction - east not south.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:31 PM (8avO+

I didn't say anything about location.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:33 PM (V4IXI)

192 >>>I do not like freshwater fish. The exception being little brook trout caught high up in the Bighorn mountains, or the Absaroka, and fried fresh. But then, that might have been as much about where we were when we ate them.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic

>Brookies, cutthroat, lake trout and steelhead. Straight from the hook and into the pan. Nothing quite like it.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 08:33 PM (Fbc0I)

193 Also the Kurds make up 10% of Syria mostly on Turkeys border:

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:35 PM (V4IXI)

194 Erdogan protests the destruction of Hezbollah. While top politicians in Lebanon are trying to get rid of Hezbollah and are negotiating with Israel.

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 08:36 PM (GD0B3)

195 189 I feel like the Indian guy giving away that it is troglodytes after the raid on the town kind of takes away what could have been a nice surprise

Posted by: steevy at April 13, 2026 08:36 PM (YwEeS)

196 Erdogan bought a lot of Russian military equipment, too. Air defense missiles, etc.

He’d be stupid to try anything knowing what the U.S. has done to Russian & Chinese equipment in Venezuela and now Iran along with Israel.

He’d find out pretty quickly all of it is worthless.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:36 PM (6ydKt)

197 If you don't like freshwater fish, you should try sturgeon.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at April 13, 2026 08:37 PM (gQ15S)

198 The first time I watched it I actually missed that part so thought he was after regular Indians. Made it hit harder. Bone does not hold an edge like that though 😆

Posted by: steevy at April 13, 2026 08:38 PM (YwEeS)

199 He’d find out pretty quickly all of it is worthless.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

What would NATO do? How would they respond?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 08:39 PM (cxFcK)

200 It seems like the defunct chains all have at least one place open still somewhere.

Posted by: steevy at April 13, 2026 08:39 PM (YwEeS)

201 Even so, if I were a Turk pilot, I'd be waiting for the base commander to be with a rent boy, and then stealing and flying my jet to wherever Mossad told me to punch out and meet my handler, because fuck 100% of that.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:39 PM (BI5O2)

202 Salmon and trout are wonderful. Better than beef.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:40 PM (77rzZ)

203 If he tried that he might get that mutiny he faked the last time to secure his power...

Posted by: steevy at April 13, 2026 08:40 PM (YwEeS)

204 Tuna’s better than beef, too.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:41 PM (77rzZ)

205 Has anyone here been over the Rainbow Bridge in Bridge City, Texas.

I saw a picture of it on the Daily Mail. It is scary looking.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:29 PM (3ek7K)

Kinda reminds me of the old Cooper River Bridge in Charleston before they tore it down.

Built in 1929, she was a rollercoaster ride.
Only about 16 feet wide for two lanes and you could almist reach out the window and slap the railing as you rode by.

I’d have the death grip on the steering wheel every time I drove it at 45 - 50 mph.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:41 PM (6ydKt)

206 Kurds would be in an entirely different direction - east not south.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:31 PM (8avO+

I didn't say anything about location.
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:33 PM (V4IXI)

The report said the Turks were looking to move south.

Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (8avO+)

207 What would NATO do? How would they respond?
-
Mutual defense doesn't kick in if you start a conflict.

Or if everyone else decides that it's not in their interest to do anything. Or, as is the case with most of NATO, if they can't.

Posted by: Methos at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (vSvIl)

208

SpeakingOf,

My husband graduated from the Citadel several decades ago.

The stories he has about them driving over that bridge after being out drinking are scary. It's a wonder no one died.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (3ek7K)

209 Tuna, shrimp and steak were my favorite foods. Ate 'em like crazy for 40 years. Then I got my comeuppance when my feet exploded.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (BI5O2)

210 Turkey is one of the top ten militaries in the world. At least on paper. They have a modern, capable Air Force, and a full complement of other capabilities. They have also moved towards domestic production of a lot of their material. They have an iron dome system similar to Israel. As I said before they are not really battle tested, but it would be a battle like Israel has never faced. I don’t think erdogan would really pop the cork on that threat. It would be very costly.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:44 PM (PM/iv)

211 What is Erdogan's beef with Israel? Is he protecting Lebanon?

More accurately, is he protecting his Muslim thug buddies in Lebanon?
Posted by: Archimedes at April 13, 2026 08:09 PM (Riz8t)

He wants Syria. Doesn't want Israel to go too far from Lebanon his way.

Call us. We have some ideas.

Posted by: Molotov and von Ribbentrop at April 13, 2026 08:44 PM (Riz8t)

212 209 Your feet exploded?

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:45 PM (77rzZ)

213 209 Tuna, shrimp and steak were my favorite foods. Ate 'em like crazy for 40 years. Then I got my comeuppance when my feet exploded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (BI5O2)


I think that needs just a bit more context....

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 08:46 PM (dmDsy)

214 209 Tuna, shrimp and steak were my favorite foods. Ate 'em like crazy for 40 years. Then I got my comeuppance when my feet exploded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (BI5O2)


I think that needs just a bit more context....

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 08:46 PM (dmDsy)

215 Friend of mine gave me some cabrito to take home. I had to tell everyone around here it was bbq because they think goats are pets.

Posted by: Marcus T at April 13, 2026 08:46 PM (PM/iv)

216 2 - 2 2 posts in one!

Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 08:47 PM (dmDsy)

217 Every year or couple of years, we make a trip to Idaho and catch a shitload of lake kokanee. My buddy smokes them and they are pretty spectacular. Always worth the return trip.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 08:47 PM (Fbc0I)

218 Your feet exploded?
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:45 PM (77rzZ)

Yeah it turns out that coldwater fish, shellfish, and red meat can all give you gout. And I ate them four times a week for decades.

So now I can only eat them rarely, or my feet will explode. It sucks.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:47 PM (BI5O2)

219 209 Tuna, shrimp and steak were my favorite foods. Ate 'em like crazy for 40 years. Then I got my comeuppance when my feet exploded.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (BI5O2)


I think that needs just a bit more context....
Posted by: SSBN 656 (G) at April 13, 2026 08:46 PM (dmDsy)
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An acute gout attack is my guess. Don't ask me how I know ...

Posted by: mrp at April 13, 2026 08:47 PM (rj6Yv)

220 As to crackerjack westerns, Critical Drinker has an essay out on the best one.

Posted by: gKWVE at April 13, 2026 08:48 PM (gKWVE)

221 What would NATO do? How would they respond?
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 08:39 PM (cxFcK)

The Europeans would sit back and watch, as usual.

Trump’s reaction would be a wildcard, but I imagine sanctions and tariffs would come fast & furious and then who knows what’s next.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:48 PM (6ydKt)

222 218 Gout sounds horrible. Worse than diabetic gastroparesis.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:50 PM (77rzZ)

223 Star Trek is on. It's the one where Bones treats his patient with Flexseal.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:50 PM (vFG9F)

224 SpeakingOf,

My husband graduated from the Citadel several decades ago.

The stories he has about them driving over that bridge after being out drinking are scary. It's a wonder no one died.

Posted by: four seasons at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (3ek7K)

It definitely wasn’t for the faint of heart.
Especially at night and in traffic.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 08:50 PM (6ydKt)

225 >>Kinda reminds me of the old Cooper River Bridge in Charleston before they tore it down.

>>Built in 1929, she was a rollercoaster ride.
Only about 16 feet wide for two lanes and you could almist reach out the window and slap the railing as you rode by.

>>I’d have the death grip on the steering wheel every time I drove it at 45 - 50 mph.

Sounds like the old bridge to my town. With the added bonus that the middle portion wasn't paved, it was a steel grate that was slippery as hell particularly when it was wet over covered with snow. Kept you on your toes.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:51 PM (viF8m)

226 The report said the Turks were looking to move south.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (8avO+)

And you said Turkey wants Syria. Again Syria is loaded with Kurds on the Turkish border.

My point though is I assume Israel has shared some intel with the Kurds which is a reason Erdogan would have a grudge against Israel.

Posted by: Harry Vandenburg at April 13, 2026 08:52 PM (V4IXI)

227 The Europeans would sit back and watch, as usual.

Trump’s reaction would be a wildcard, but I imagine sanctions and tariffs would come fast & furious and then who knows what’s next.
Posted by: SpeakingOf

I have it in my mind that they would demand that the US attack the US. They'd offer to hold our coat though.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at April 13, 2026 08:53 PM (cxFcK)

228 I've had gout, shingles, broken bones, rear axle problems, dog bites, road rash, toothaches, and a variety of other afflictions. It's like I was born to suffer or something.

Except I don't feel like that. All in all, I feel blessed.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:54 PM (vFG9F)

229 218 Gout sounds horrible. Worse than diabetic gastroparesis.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:50 PM (77rzZ)
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My acute gout attack hit both feet at once. From the ankles to the toes, each foot turned into purple and white splotches. I was on my hand and knees for two weeks. But that didn't stop the searing pain in both big toe joints. I describe it as a white-hot wire being slowly drawn through the joints.

Posted by: mrp at April 13, 2026 08:54 PM (rj6Yv)

230 "BREAKING: The US has rejected Iran's request for another round of talks in Pakistan.

The US is holding firm on key conditions — including reopening the Strait of Hormuz — while mounting economic pressure inside Iran is reportedly pushing its leadership toward renewed talks."

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 08:54 PM (GD0B3)

231 Reading this thread, now I want to go fishing.

Posted by: davidt at April 13, 2026 08:54 PM (Q+gd/)

232 The first few times my foot exploded, I blamed it on old sports injuries. Then the other, uninjured foot exploded, and I knew it wasn't that. Then that redheaded bastard doctor told me "no more shrimp or steak, buddy."

Horror show.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 08:55 PM (BI5O2)

233 Is the common thread on the scary bridges that they go high enough for container ships to pass, but get to that elevation in a hurry?

BiL who works near Patuxent pointed to one and said "the navy was going to test electronics on carriers, upstream of this bridge - but they decided not to. And didn't bother telling anyone. So now we have this"

Posted by: 2009Refugee at April 13, 2026 08:56 PM (gpQ8/)

234 Won't touch cod. Maggots seem to like cod. A lot.

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 08:57 PM (GD0B3)

235 Ow ow mrp that sounds like hell. I've only had it in one appendage at a time. It can feel like my toe is being sliced off with a sharp knife.

Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:58 PM (vFG9F)

236 At DM: "A sixth-grade teacher who was named one of 11 finalists for Minnesota's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award has withdrawn from consideration after photos emerged of him dressed in bondage wear and participating in simulated sex acts."

Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 08:58 PM (N8ZBc)

237 >>Yeah it turns out that coldwater fish, shellfish, and red meat can all give you gout. And I ate them four times a week for decades.

>>So now I can only eat them rarely, or my feet will explode. It sucks.

My best friend and long time fishing partner developed gout. And he likes to fish like some people like to breath. He moved from here to the Keys largely cause he could fish more. And we fished a lot around here. And then gout.

The gods have a cruel sense of humor.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:59 PM (viF8m)

238 I love the Star Trek ep where Bones delivers an alien baby, and greets it with “goootchie gootchie goo.”

Spock: “Gootchie gootchie goo?”

Kirk: “An obscure Earth dialect, Mr. Spock. For further information, I’d suggest you consult linguistics.”

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 08:59 PM (77rzZ)

239 As the lady in the carriage said when Samuel Johnson entered: “You smell!”
As Johnson replied,”You smell, I stink!”

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 13, 2026 09:00 PM (ZVgZ4)

240 Ow ow mrp that sounds like hell. I've only had it in one appendage at a time. It can feel like my toe is being sliced off with a sharp knife.
Posted by: fd at April 13, 2026 08:58 PM (vFG9F)
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It was pretty bad. Learning not to eat 1.5 pounds of pulled pork while dehydrated (I had spent most of the day at the range) was a life lesson.

Allopurinol is my best friend.

Posted by: mrp at April 13, 2026 09:01 PM (rj6Yv)

241 Sounds like the old bridge to my town. With the added bonus that the middle portion wasn't paved, it was a steel grate that was slippery as hell particularly when it was wet over covered with snow. Kept you on your toes.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:51 PM (viF8m)

Thankfully they replaced the 1929 bridge, and the 1960s additional bridge with three lanes, about twenty years ago.

The new bridge is an eight lane beauty that rides like the interstate.

Posted by: SpeakingOf at April 13, 2026 09:02 PM (6ydKt)

242 Crappie is a great fish for frying but we are probably out of the prime fishing season south of Kansas. Very tasty fish though.
Posted by: banana Dream

Unfortunate name.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

to the fishermen I know, the word crappie is pronounced croppie.
Posted by: TecumsehTea

That's the Minnesota pronunciation. Crappie rhymes with sloppy, not sappy.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 09:03 PM (VHUov)

243 Star Trek is on. It's the one where Bones treats his patient with Flexseal.
Posted by: fd

Would that be the Horta?

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at April 13, 2026 09:04 PM (ZVgZ4)

244 I going to have some ice cream and a glass of milk
I don’t like fish unless my wife makes it.
My favorite steak is hamburger.

Posted by: Accomack at April 13, 2026 09:04 PM (T8bqm)

245 >>>Reading this thread, now I want to go fishing.

Posted by: davidt

>Do it, man. I'm not a catch and release guy, unless the fish is smaller than about 8 inches. Not much point in the C&R.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 09:04 PM (Fbc0I)

246 No Kill I!

Posted by: Horta at April 13, 2026 09:05 PM (Q+gd/)

247 >>Thankfully they replaced the 1929 bridge, and the 1960s additional bridge with three lanes, about twenty years ago.

>>The new bridge is an eight lane beauty that rides like the interstate.

The one here got replaced about 20 years ago with a 4 lane bridge which works most of the time other than peak season. They blew up the old one which was pretty cool to watch. Felt like we had a victory over that thing because it didn't kill us.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 09:07 PM (viF8m)

248 I've had gout a few times. Very, very painful. But in my case it was mostly isolated with my left big toe. And it was not food related, it was a med I had been taking for high blood pressure. Have not had another bout since they took me off it.

But, it sucks. Can't even imagine if was my whole foot, or worse.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 09:08 PM (0aYVJ)

249 At DM: "A sixth-grade teacher who was named one of 11 finalists for Minnesota's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award has withdrawn from consideration after photos emerged of him dressed in bondage wear and participating in simulated sex acts."
Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 08:58 PM (N8ZBc)


Dang!
Sex Ed has come a long way.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 09:09 PM (2WIwB)

250 Perch
Brim
Crappie
Sun Fish
Posted by: Harry Vandenburg

I hate arguing, but each of those is a separate fish. Brim, or bream, is generally the red-eared sunfish (I think).
Posted by: MkY

That's my understanding.

Perch = long yellow & green fish. Smaller cousin of the walleye.

Sunfish = round green fish. Several related species. Often called "Bluegill" in MN, even if they aren't bluegills. Bream and Pumpkinseeds are other varieties.

Crappie = round black & white fish. Two related species.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 09:09 PM (VHUov)

251 GOP has one resigning too, looks like a deal was made so all the other slimes in Congress don't have to face a later expulsion fest.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 13, 2026 09:09 PM (n5tGW)

252 I need to laugh more, for my health.

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

253 Bright and sunny now, after a whole day of cold rain. the good news is the hills got good snow. Perhaps staving off a drought. The reservoirs are mostly full. The canals are running now.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 09:12 PM (0aYVJ)

254 225 >>Kinda reminds me of the old Cooper River Bridge in Charleston before they tore it down.

>>Built in 1929, she was a rollercoaster ride.
Only about 16 feet wide for two lanes and you could almist reach out the window and slap the railing as you rode by.

>>I’d have the death grip on the steering wheel every time I drove it at 45 - 50 mph.

Sounds like the old bridge to my town. With the added bonus that the middle portion wasn't paved, it was a steel grate that was slippery as hell particularly when it was wet over covered with snow. Kept you on your toes.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 08:51 PM (viF8m)
I used to ride the Cooper River bridge, one of the things about it was you could throw a cucumber at a friend's oncoming vehicle. Good neighbors, good times.

Posted by: Eromero at April 13, 2026 09:12 PM (LHPAg)

255 I need to laugh more, for my health.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:10 PM (77rzZ)
***
Here ya go.

My wife said she's divorcing me for not being a real American. I wasn't really surprised though.
Saw it coming from a kilometer away.


My wife called me at the bar and said if I wasn't home in ten minutes she'd feed the dinner she made to the dog.
I was home in five minutes.
I'd hate to see the dog eat anything of hers.

A polar bear walks into a bar.
He orders a drink.
"I'll have a rum...
...
...
And coke."

Bartender asks "OK but why the pause?"
The bear replies, "I was born with them."

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 09:13 PM (2WIwB)

256
But, it sucks. Can't even imagine if was my whole foot, or worse.

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Yeah, it's weird. When it was happening, I was crippled. My wife was disturbed and asked me to explain how it was hurting, and I couldn't.

I just told her that I wished I could cut the foot off.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 09:15 PM (BI5O2)

257 Wife told me a joke via text.

What kind of bees make milk?

Boobies!

My bride, she's a keeper.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 09:15 PM (0aYVJ)

258 I have made it home! Whew!

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:15 PM (hftzA)

259 At DM: "A sixth-grade teacher who was named one of 11 finalists for Minnesota's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award has withdrawn from consideration after photos emerged of him dressed in bondage wear and participating in simulated sex acts."
Posted by: gp at April 13, 2026 08:58 PM (N8ZBc)
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Was it Mr. Garrison or Mr. Slave?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at April 13, 2026 09:16 PM (gnNyN)

260 Well, well, look at this...Marco Rubio, have you seem this ???

"Ehsan AriaN
@E_Aria_N
11h
🧵
1- The main strategist and content architect behind the account associated with Ghalibaf resides in the United States, and his identity has now been exposed:
Meisam Zamanabadi"

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 09:16 PM (GD0B3)

261 Hey, Piper!

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:16 PM (77rzZ)

262 Bartender asks "OK but why the big pause?"

FIFY.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 09:16 PM (VHUov)

263 252 I need to laugh more, for my health.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:10 PM (77rzZ)

Yes! Joy is important.

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:18 PM (hftzA)

264 At DM: "A sixth-grade teacher who was named one of 11 finalists for Minnesota's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award has withdrawn from consideration after photos emerged of him dressed in bondage wear and participating in simulated sex acts."
Posted by: gp

Another creepy homo who needed access to pubescent kids? I'm shocked. Where's my shocked face?

It's a wonder there are any male teachers below the college level at all, anymore, since this guy is what everyone would assume you are.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 09:19 PM (VHUov)

265 257 Pug, your wife is a treasure.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:19 PM (77rzZ)

266 Hi Bulg!

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:19 PM (hftzA)

267 25 Comrade Flounder, I live in Central Texas and fresh Halibut is a delicacy. My favorite fish and I would not pass up the opportunity.

Posted by: Ben Had at April 13, 2026 07:41 PM (yAteE)

If I ever make it down there, I will bring you a whole trunk load.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 07:44 PM (dK+Kv)
I will help her eat it.

Posted by: Eromero at April 13, 2026 09:19 PM (LHPAg)

268 "Meisam is now a graduate in Media Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in California and primarily resides in Glendora, Los Angeles, and frequently travels to Iran.
He is considered one of the figures in managing and training Media-cyber teams..He is the son of Gholamhossein Zamanabadi, one of the founders of the Islamic Coalition Party, an ultra-conservative religious group aligned with Ruhollah Khomeini, established in 1963.."

Who the fuck let these people in here ??!!

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 09:20 PM (GD0B3)

269 "A sixth-grade teacher who was named one of 11 finalists for Minnesota's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award has withdrawn from consideration after photos emerged of him dressed in bondage wear and participating in simulated sex acts."

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Well, at least he didn't steal a billion dollars. Must not have taught at a learing senter.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 09:21 PM (BI5O2)

270 Gout sounds horrible. Worse than diabetic gastroparesis.
Posted by: Bulg

Worst pain ever. Agonizing and debilitating. Even the weight of a sheet is unbearable.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:22 PM (/lPRQ)

271 Gholamhossein Zamanabadi
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Born Smeagolhossein Zamanabadi

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 09:23 PM (BI5O2)

272 Dang- missed another fish thread

Posted by: Don Black at April 13, 2026 09:23 PM (ZxPkt)

273 266 Piper, I have been diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis, which means that my stomach is slow to empty, due to my diabetes. It limits my diet, and it stinks.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:24 PM (77rzZ)

274 Dang- missed another fish thread
Posted by: Don Black at April 13, 2026 09:23 PM (ZxPkt)


Still time to spawn new comments.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 09:24 PM (2WIwB)

275 "BREAKING: The US has rejected Iran's request for another round of talks in Pakistan.

The US is holding firm on key conditions — including reopening the Strait of Hormuz — while mounting economic pressure inside Iran is reportedly pushing its leadership toward renewed talks."
Posted by: runner
===

US should demand face-to-face negotiations. If/when they show up point out that their terrorist state was born in the destruction of the diplomatic sanctity of the embassy.
Arrest them, then shoot them in the back of the neck. Or just hold them hostage for 444 days.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:25 PM (/lPRQ)

276 Worst pain ever. Agonizing and debilitating. Even the weight of a sheet is unbearable.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:22 PM (/lPRQ)

Yup. As I said, I only had it one toe, but it was awful. Foot elevated, bag of ice (no wrapping) helped a bit. But even as it improved I was limping for days.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 09:26 PM (0aYVJ)

277 273 266 Piper, I have been diagnosed with diabetic gastroparesis, which means that my stomach is slow to empty, due to my diabetes. It limits my diet, and it stinks.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. See if you can get with an actual dietitian- not a nutritionist- and have him / her really work with you. A good dietitian is a miracle worker with designing food / menus with illnesses.

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:26 PM (hftzA)

278 One thing I learned is that tart cherry juice works about as well as anything. Certainly didn't hurt.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic at April 13, 2026 09:27 PM (0aYVJ)

279 277 Piper, will do.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:28 PM (77rzZ)

280 "Meisam is now a graduate in Media Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in California and primarily resides in Glendora, Los Angeles, and frequently travels to Iran.
He is considered one of the figures in managing and training Media-cyber teams..He is the son of Gholamhossein Zamanabadi, one of the founders of the Islamic Coalition Party, an ultra-conservative religious group aligned with Ruhollah Khomeini, established in 1963.."

Who the fuck let these people in here ??!!

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 09:20 PM (GD0B3)

Arrest and try as a spy. Hang him.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 09:28 PM (utfVc)

281 yep, confirmed..."According to Iranwire, Ghalibaf gave his login info to Meysam Zamanabadi who lives in California and understands both English and American society fluently.

Ghalibaf is gaslighting the Western world.."

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 09:28 PM (GD0B3)

282 Why are we negotiating withe the Islamic regime?

WHY AREN'T WE STOMPING PRIVATE ACHMED'S GUTS OUT

Posted by: Don Black at April 13, 2026 09:30 PM (ZxPkt)

283 Yeah, it's weird. When it was happening, I was crippled. My wife was disturbed and asked me to explain how it was hurting, and I couldn't.

I just told her that I wished I could cut the foot off.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

Had one bad gout flare up. Made it the bathroom on the other side of the house because master bath was "occupied". Barely made it a spare bed, collapsed on it. Laid there looking at the door thinking, "If a slow zombie came in right now I would just let it put me out of my misery, not even try to run because I cannot."

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:31 PM (/lPRQ)

284 Piper, what is the difference between a dietician and a nutrionist?

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:31 PM (77rzZ)

285 I'm looking to hook up with some walleye soon. Beer battered, deep fried fillets. The transition from harsh weather to milder weather is inspiring.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 09:32 PM (Fbc0I)

286 Arrest and try as a spy. Hang him.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at April 13, 2026 09:28 PM (

No.

Torture him for information, and send the tapes to relatives. Force him to make derogatory remarks about the Islamic Republic while lauding our humane treatment of him, and play that on Iranian TV. Then lord his captivity over the regime on a daily basis to humiliate them and his family.

Then, when/if they cut a deal for him, send his head - with the eyes plucked out.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at April 13, 2026 09:33 PM (BI5O2)

287 One of the problems of negotiations is who Iran sends. It's clear that they aren't sending the varsity and they do not have the authority to make commitments for the leadership. And then we have to wonder if this team is the legitimate decision-makers.
Hell, the varsity may not exist.

Posted by: Diogenes at April 13, 2026 09:36 PM (2WIwB)

288 Had gout a couple of times, usually justified punishment for a week at the beach drinking too much beer and eating my weight in shrimp.

It sucks, bad.

Posted by: ballistic at April 13, 2026 09:36 PM (oqH4h)

289 This post triggered me so badly I need by anxiety bag.

Posted by: Heroq at April 13, 2026 09:37 PM (UuB1r)

290 Anxiety Hag = Hillary

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at April 13, 2026 09:38 PM (n5tGW)

291 WHY AREN'T WE STOMPING PRIVATE ACHMED'S GUTS OUT

As I understand it, the IRGC and the regular army are different structures and the regular army has pretty much stayed out of things so far.

Posted by: Oddbob at April 13, 2026 09:38 PM (vTZFs)

292 Yup. As I said, I only had it one toe, but it was awful. Foot elevated, bag of ice (no wrapping) helped a bit. But even as it improved I was limping for days.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trumpy can do magic

Shot in the ass with Prednisone and a script for the pills.
The shot will have noticeable effects with an hour or so.

Save most of the prednisone pills for later.

The purinol works good too. First time you take it usually triggers gout, so they usually give steroids with it when you start it. Cheap stuff (at least my co-pay is like $5 for three months). Don't know why my Doc originally suggested the Prednisone as cheaper until gout becomes a monthly thing.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:39 PM (/lPRQ)

293 >>Had gout a couple of times, usually justified punishment for a week at the beach drinking too much beer and eating my weight in shrimp.


Too much beer and shrimp? I don't understand.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 09:39 PM (viF8m)

294 284 Piper, what is the difference between a dietician and a nutrionist?
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:31 PM (77rzZ

Dietitians specialize in creating nutrition plans for those with illnesses. Nutritionists understand nutrition needs in general or to support things like weight loss in a healthy way. They may specialize in something like sport nutrition, but not in response to illnesses.

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:39 PM (Dd38x)

295 Too much beer and shrimp? I don't understand.
Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 09:39 PM (viF8m)
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I didn't either until I got friggin' gout!

Posted by: ballistic at April 13, 2026 09:41 PM (oqH4h)

296 294. Thank you, Piper.

You are a wonderful lady.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:41 PM (77rzZ)

297 Too much beer and shrimp? I don't understand.

According to a friend who has dealt with it, alcohol aggravates gout. As for the shrimp, I dunno. Iodine maybe?

Posted by: Oddbob at April 13, 2026 09:41 PM (vTZFs)

298 The purinol works good too. First time you take it usually triggers gout, so they usually give steroids with it when you start it. Cheap stuff (at least my co-pay is like $5 for three months). Don't know why my Doc originally suggested the Prednisone as cheaper until gout becomes a monthly thing.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher

Wasn't there a Moron who, within the last month or so, said allopurinol stopped working for him?

That's the scariest thing I've seen on the HQ, and I'm including the Admiral's links.

Posted by: mikeski at April 13, 2026 09:42 PM (VHUov)

299 Ruhollah Khomeini

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I ain't no Ruhollah-back girl.

Posted by: Gwen Stephahni at April 13, 2026 09:42 PM (BI5O2)

300 296 294. Thank you, Piper.

You are a wonderful lady.
Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026

Awww, thank you. That is very sweet.

Posted by: Piper at April 13, 2026 09:43 PM (Dd38x)

301 300 Piper, I mean that.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:44 PM (77rzZ)

302 >>>This post triggered me so badly I need by anxiety bag.

Posted by: Heroq

>Release your anxiety. Grab your favorite rod and reel and a six-pack and go fishing. Everything else can wait.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 09:45 PM (Fbc0I)

303
NASA had lost its way. There was some benefit to puttering around in LEO (learning how to do shit in weightlessness, long term effects of zero-g on the human body and how to mitigate it, etc, etc), but there was no vision, no pioneer spirit. (The robotic probes are another story, they were quite impressive, but that's not sexy public eye catching stuff).

Isaacman is going to get that back, I hope.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at April 13, 2026 09:46 PM (w6EFb)

304 According to a friend who has dealt with it, alcohol aggravates gout. As for the shrimp, I dunno. Iodine maybe?
Posted by: Oddbob at April 13, 2026 09:41 PM (vTZFs)
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Shrimp are high in purines and yes alcohol exacerbates it.

Posted by: ballistic at April 13, 2026 09:46 PM (oqH4h)

305 According to a friend who has dealt with it, alcohol aggravates gout. As for the shrimp, I dunno. Iodine maybe?
Posted by: Oddbob

Almost anything dark and tasty.
I was told beer and red wine does it. Vodka and white wine not so much.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at April 13, 2026 09:46 PM (/lPRQ)

306 >>According to a friend who has dealt with it, alcohol aggravates gout. As for the shrimp, I dunno. Iodine maybe?

Yea, I was kidding. I live in the land of too much shrimp and too much beer. I'm a thrill seeker.

Posted by: JackStraw at April 13, 2026 09:46 PM (viF8m)

307 Gout sounds positively awful. My sympathies to all who have it.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:50 PM (77rzZ)

308
Finished my taxes. Not as bad as I feared, not as good as I hoped.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at April 13, 2026 09:51 PM (tgvbd)

309 Heh.

Youd be proud of me, Piper.

Just made some chicken soup. Homemade stock. Carrot, onion, celery, ginger and KALE. Added chicken meat, pulled from the bones of a baked chicken, and stock and a bay leaf.

It’s very tasty. Feels clean.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 09:52 PM (mZLuT)

310 Hey there everyone!

Taxes suck.

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 09:53 PM (QMAsf)

311 Or if your anxiety is getting the better of you, you can always go golfing if fishing is not your thing. But normally, the anxiety just transitions into frustration. Drink more.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at April 13, 2026 09:53 PM (Fbc0I)

312 310 Hi, Doof. Agreed.

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:54 PM (77rzZ)

313 Bad knees suck, too. Got gel injection in my left knee today. Second time I've done this. It'll last about 6 months. And it'll hurt like Hell for a few days before it feels better.

*reached for bourbon*

Posted by: Doof at April 13, 2026 09:55 PM (QMAsf)

314 Who the fuck let these people in here ??!!

Posted by: runner at April 13, 2026 09:20 PM (GD0B3)
------------
He arrived between 2015-2017.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at April 13, 2026 09:56 PM (Pk8CC)

315 309 Hey, Nurse, sounds yummy. Directions to your house?

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:57 PM (77rzZ)

316 Go west, young man.

Hop on I 90 and go till the interstate ends. Then keep going west.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 09:59 PM (xuJdJ)

317 311👍

Posted by: Bulg at April 13, 2026 09:59 PM (77rzZ)

318 ONT

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 10:00 PM (dK+Kv)

319 Speaking of Adirondacks, have we seen Iron Grampa lately?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at April 13, 2026 10:01 PM (Vvh2V)

320 Just made some chicken soup. Homemade stock. Carrot, onion, celery, ginger and KALE. Added chicken meat, pulled from the bones of a baked chicken, and stock and a bay leaf.

It’s very tasty. Feels clean.

Posted by: nurse ratched at April 13, 2026 09:52 PM (mZLuT)

Same here. 4 Costco rotisserie chicken carcasses. Super rich broth. 5 more minutes.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at April 13, 2026 10:02 PM (dK+Kv)

321 The report said the Turks were looking to move south.
Posted by: Oldcat at April 13, 2026 08:43 PM (8avO+)

I would wait on that, since the Turk and Greek navies are talking about opening and keeping open the Hormuz Straits.

Posted by: Kindltot at April 13, 2026 10:22 PM (rbvCR)

322 Sabres win the Atlantic Division

From last place in the NHL in December

The 14 year playoff drought is over, and done in style !!!

Bring on the Bruins

#stanleycup

Posted by: browndog says woof at April 13, 2026 11:20 PM (3sXRv)

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