And When He Had Opened The Fourth ONT

Fido Friday:Adultery

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You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

I think E, although D would be close.

For all the Euroweenies

NGL, this looks awesome

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I think Alex made this meme

Feel good story of the day

Nice

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This guy is a serious creep. And they think Texans are going to elect him?

This is an actual tweet he made that he thinks him somehow look good

Why, just the other day I was saying "You know who I want as my senator? A grown-ass man who texts 13 year old girls at midnight."

Some days be like

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Fix her? I wanna race her

Heh

VP of the USA

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British Invasion

Scary thought

Feline Friday

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Boomers vs Gen Z

Find someone who loves you as much as this guy loves his bird

Not to step on CBD's toes, but this is seriously good

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I made it and my wife said "I think this is my new religion."

Meme from the ending of the TV series "The Boys"

Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by the 70s:

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1 Uh-oh!

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at May 29, 2026 09:58 PM (VCgbV)

2 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 09:59 PM (SRRAx)

3 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:00 PM (Y2B0/)

4 Chew the wire
Eat the sheep

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 29, 2026 10:01 PM (fF9x2)

5 ONT!

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 29, 2026 10:01 PM (4tsnh)

6 Ooh. Early!

I need some help here…The fruitcake Senate Candidate from TX

Is it Tal-a-REE-co, or Tah-LAHR-I-co?

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 29, 2026 10:02 PM (HZfH/)

7 You mean all I have to do is pretend I'm dying?!

Damn!!

Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:02 PM (Y2B0/)

8 hi

Posted by: Iris at May 29, 2026 10:02 PM (286+n)

9 Zone A because I've never been anywhere in it.

Same goes for E, but it's too damn hot.

Posted by: logprof at May 29, 2026 10:03 PM (jo6FO)

10 F not E

Posted by: logprof at May 29, 2026 10:03 PM (jo6FO)

11 E, final answer. Rome, southern France. The Alps. Constantinople.

Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 29, 2026 10:03 PM (zZu0s)

12 Oh, and hey y’all.
Thanks Dave,

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 29, 2026 10:03 PM (HZfH/)

13 I could murder a pan of those potatoes any day of the week.

Posted by: huerfano at May 29, 2026 10:04 PM (VJX5o)

14 Evenin’, All.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:05 PM (77rzZ)

15 >>You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

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I stay at home. I have no interest in Europe. They can pay for me to stay in the lake house I like that is 3 hrs away and no passport needed.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:05 PM (Xdfhw)

16 C, because Poland
D, because Hungary and Romania

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:06 PM (0aYVJ)

17 And When He Had Opened The Fourth ONT

And lo, I saw a rider on a pale horse. And the rider was death.

Musical accompaniment:

https://youtu.be/pJ_UYHqWfJk

.....in case you wonder what Vangelis did before all that "Chariots of Fire" stuff.

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:06 PM (VHUov)

18 E, final answer. Rome, southern France. The Alps. Constantinople.

Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 29, 2026 10:03 PM (zZu0s)
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D, because a ton of my ancestors came from there. The other came from the UK and I'll probably get stabbed and sent to jail for fighting back.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:06 PM (ZOv7s)

19 I think Jessica Marino must be AI. There's no way she's that good looking and still does stuff like that. She tells men to do stuff like that...and they do. She laughs as they're run over by semis.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 29, 2026 10:07 PM (Riz8t)

20 I'd choose F, for Sicily

Posted by: BifBewalski - at May 29, 2026 10:07 PM (QVmho)

21 You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

Is cash instead an option?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 29, 2026 10:07 PM (/lPRQ)

22 I need some help here…The fruitcake Senate Candidate from TX

Is it Tal-a-REE-co, or Tah-LAHR-I-co?

Lib-er-ACHI

Posted by: Archimedes at May 29, 2026 10:07 PM (Riz8t)

23 You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

C lets me see all my ancestors' home countries.

Gotta stop that little tiff in the Ukraine first, though.

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:07 PM (VHUov)

24 Swell ONT!

I'm with you on zone E

Posted by: 496 at May 29, 2026 10:08 PM (sM50u)

25 Fix her? I wanna race her

I volunteer to be the jockey.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 29, 2026 10:08 PM (/lPRQ)

26 RE: the "you'll live option."

In 4th grade, I was running on a lose pile of woodchips on the playground and broke my ankle.

I was sent to the office for treatment, and asked if I could walk on it. I could, but it hurt. Well, it's obviously not broken.

So I went back to class and at the end of the day walked home on it.

It was, in fact, broken.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:09 PM (ZOv7s)

27 >>I think E, although D would be close.

Going back and forth but I think I would swap the order.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:09 PM (viF8m)

28 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, greetings from Amish Country at May 29, 2026 10:10 PM (bfy6w)

29 22 I need some help here…The fruitcake Senate Candidate from TX

Is it Tal-a-REE-co, or Tah-LAHR-I-co?

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It is pronounced hell-no-way is this freakazoid getting elected. That is another sad wet dream from the out of state leftoids.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:10 PM (Xdfhw)

30 FUCK DEATH!

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:11 PM (77rzZ)

31 VP of the USA

That's what TVTropes calls "acrofatic."

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:11 PM (VHUov)

32 You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

Define "all expenses paid" first, and then we'll talk.

'Cuz this girl can spend some serious money on vacation - just ask Mr. TiFW.... 😂😂😂

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 10:11 PM (SRRAx)

33 Tal-a-REE-co, su-WAH-vay!

Posted by: davidt at May 29, 2026 10:12 PM (Q+gd/)

34 Forgot to mention: when I got home, my foot was so swollen that the laces had to be cut off my shoe. Splint and crutches for two weeks, then walking cast.

Fourth grade was on the third floor. No elevator. So I crawled up the stairs for a fortnight using the "teacher" stairwell, but I also got to take a "buddy" to help me get down at lunch and recess. This made me very popular because I got to leave class early.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:12 PM (ZOv7s)

35 "Find someone who loves you as much as this guy loves his bird"
_____________________________

PHRASING!!!!

Oh, and definitely category E on that map. South of France, Monaco, Most of Italy, and some of the Greek Isles.

Isn't odd that your choices are likely determined by which locations still have a handle on immigration in the tourist areas....and even Category E is very compromised.

Posted by: Orson at May 29, 2026 10:12 PM (dIske)

36 "NGL, this looks awesome"

"We lit 500 mortars at once"

Yup. Awsome.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at May 29, 2026 10:14 PM (O7YUW)

37 I hate everything:

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:14 PM (77rzZ)

38 Define "all expenses paid" first, and then we'll talk.

'Cuz this girl can spend some serious money on vacation - just ask Mr. TiFW.... 😂😂😂
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 10:11 PM (SRRAx)
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Good catch. My great-great grandmother had a considerable inheritance and lost it on the tables of Monte Carlo. If I have an open-ended commitment, I will run up trillions.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:14 PM (ZOv7s)

39 Why, just the other day I was saying "You know who I want as my senator? A grown-ass man who texts 13 year old girls at midnight."

If something like that isn't the "Readers Added Context" already, then his campaign has a mole working at Xwitter.

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:15 PM (VHUov)

40 "NGL, this looks awesome"

"We lit 500 mortars at once"

Yup. Awsome.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant

More awesomer, just like the man says.

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:16 PM (VHUov)

41 Why, just the other day I was saying "You know who I want as my senator? A grown-ass man who texts 13 year old girls at midnight."

grown ass-man, more likely.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:16 PM (0aYVJ)

42 29 22 I need some help here…The fruitcake Senate Candidate from TX

Is it Tal-a-REE-co, or Tah-LAHR-I-co?

----
It is pronounced hell-no-way is this freakazoid getting elected. That is another sad wet dream from the out of state leftoids.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:10 PM (Xdfhw)

I thought it might be ped-o-fi-ul. Alternates include pond scum and yikes.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 10:16 PM (qx7Zg)

43 Jeebus. Mom would say things like, "come over here and let me look at it"

She told me when I was much older it was a way to do triage, if I could make it over to her, the chances were I wasn't needing to go to the doctor's.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM (rbvCR)

44 If something like that isn't the "Readers Added Context" already, then his campaign has a mole working at Xwitter.
Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:15 PM (VHUov)
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His browser history is going to be spectacular.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM (ZOv7s)

45 D.
Munich...bier.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM (2WIwB)

46 Not to step on CBD's toes, but this is seriously good
===

Three kinds of fat and potatoes.
How could you go wrong?

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM (/lPRQ)

47 What's going on, Bulg?

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM (SRRAx)

48 I used to put a blanket on my lap or wear long shawl so my big tom, Angus, could sleep in my lap while I worked.
None of my current cats put up with me working on the computer, but they do like the cat beds I put on the desk flanking my computer

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:18 PM (rbvCR)

49 40 No matter what the msn says…

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:18 PM (77rzZ)

50 45 D.
Munich...bier.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 29, 2026 10:17 PM
***
This is the correct answer.

Posted by: TRex - Bavarian dino at May 29, 2026 10:18 PM (swDku)

51 The "choose a Zone" thing:

forced choice between places you've already seen (but not long enuf) & really liked, OR places you've never visited. at all.

I'm an undecided voter.

Posted by: mnw at May 29, 2026 10:19 PM (RCjYY)

52 Oh, and definitely category E on that map. South of France, Monaco, Most of Italy, and some of the Greek Isles.

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. No contest, really. Add in most of the Adriatic, too.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 29, 2026 10:19 PM (kYmoU)

53 Here's my first attempt at synonym rolls.

"These taste just like the last rolls you made."

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:19 PM (VHUov)

54 I see Robert the Cat got top billing tonight.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 10:19 PM (qx7Zg)

55 47 Teresa, my sister is dying.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

56 Jeebus. Mom would say things like, "come over here and let me look at it"

Followed by, "Sit still!"
Then, "Quit crying. That didn't hurt." As she puts the bottle of mirthiolate away.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 29, 2026 10:21 PM (2WIwB)

57 D

I don't think the boob man died. It was a trick.

I see nothing wrong with trying to sail down Florida I-95 in a shopping cart at 0300 as it's not that busy then.

The potatoes are called Fondant Potatoes, altho I've seen recipes that differ from this one. Also for soaking in water 15min to remove starch and searing.

Son is waiting for a flight to Sydney and it's delayed. Giving him about 20min to make the flight from LA. We'll see. I am not looking forward to the Aussie germs he brings home for all of us. I did email him that koalas have chlamydia and gave him stats...which I know is totally normal for mothers to do...or if conversation lags at business meetings.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 29, 2026 10:21 PM (WONhk)

58 Fuck death.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:21 PM (77rzZ)

59 Zone C for me ... Golfer's heaven

****

Florida Woman is worth a try

Posted by: browndog says woof at May 29, 2026 10:21 PM (3sXRv)

60 Mercurichrome. And a spray-on plastic bandage.
Methiolate was brutal.
No wonder I’m “slow”.
Wish Mom knew about the “just rub a little dirt in it” cure…

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 29, 2026 10:21 PM (HZfH/)

61 Though I would miss out on Royal Dornach in the Highlands (Zone B)

Still, I get all of Ireland's great courses

Posted by: browndog says woof at May 29, 2026 10:22 PM (3sXRv)

62 Message for Berserker. Please check in for the hobby thread tomorrow. Thank you.

Posted by: TRex - bulletin board dino at May 29, 2026 10:22 PM (swDku)

63 55 47 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Bulg, I am so sorry to hear that.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 10:22 PM (qx7Zg)

64 Zone A would have the mostest scenery and the leastest peoples.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at May 29, 2026 10:23 PM (f0sNM)

65 The "choose a Zone" thing:

forced choice between places you've already seen (but not long enuf) & really liked, OR places you've never visited. at all.

I'm an undecided voter.

Posted by: mnw at May 29, 2026 10:19 PM (RCjYYlefties.

Or places you haven't seen ever. And aren't interested to see. Europe seems like a risk to visit, and I lack the interest.

Asia and South America seem more interesting.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:23 PM (Xdfhw)

66 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Prayers up for Team Bulg.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 29, 2026 10:23 PM (2WIwB)

67 37 I hate everything:
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:14 PM (77rzZ)
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God bless you.

Know that there are man Horde member praying for you and your sister.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:23 PM (ZOv7s)

68 So sorry, Bulg. I hope that you are able to be with her.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 10:24 PM (SRRAx)

69 Or places you haven't seen ever. And aren't interested to see. Europe seems like a risk to visit, and I lack the interest.

Asia and South America seem more interesting.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:23 PM (Xdfhw)
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The best way to travel is on Uncle Sam's account. IYKYK

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:24 PM (ZOv7s)

70 RE: the "you'll live option."

My Dad, a former FMF Corpsman attached to 1MARDIV during Korea and Mom, a L&D nurse had no sympathies for any of the numerous injuries I and my 7 sibs experienced - UNTIL
Brother John ran over his own foot with the lawnmower.

Mom carried him into the house with one arm and swept dinner off of the kitchen table where she laid him to apply first aid with the other. A real mess. Dad drove him off to the ER.

Only then did Mom sit down, lite up a cig and started to shake.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (Y2B0/)

71 Florida Woman, dang.

Out of my league, even though she is fucking scary crazy.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (0aYVJ)

72 63 55 47 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

I am sorry, Bulg. Is this the Sister you just reconnected withbl recenty?

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (Xdfhw)

73 Thank you, Hour and Diogenes.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (77rzZ)

74
Mary,

I was wondering the same thing.

Posted by: four seasons at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (3ek7K)

75 Out of my league, even though she is fucking scary crazy.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (0aYVJ)
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*Taps sign*

NEVER STICK YOUR DICK IN CRAZY

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:26 PM (ZOv7s)

76 >>D.
Munich...bier.

I'm partial to German beer but I've had some fantastic beers in Switzerland too. I could easily spend a couple weeks all expenses paid eating and drinking my way around the Alps and the rest of D.

My peeps.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:26 PM (viF8m)

77 Daytona Beach crack addict vs A kangaroo

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 29, 2026 10:27 PM (d9FiM)

78 NEVER STICK YOUR DICK IN CRAZY
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

I take "What is sage advice that is never, ever taken for $1000? Alex"

Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:27 PM (Y2B0/)

79 my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Aw, man. So sorry. Sending prayers.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:28 PM (0aYVJ)

80 Thanks for the ONT, WD.

Posted by: scampydog at May 29, 2026 10:29 PM (HQBRg)

81
Sometimes a little crazy is fun, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at May 29, 2026 10:29 PM (3ek7K)

82 {{{Bulg}}}

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 29, 2026 10:29 PM (LmPA0)

83 A. I’d like to visit the Faroe Islands, at least a few of the 18 that are inhabited. Gorgeous scenery and only 50,000 inhabitants. A bit windy and rainy, I can deal with those issues. Getting there might be a bit tough.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at May 29, 2026 10:30 PM (2NHgQ)

84 Zone F has a couple acceptable spots near Sicily and Greece, but most of it rates as bumfukistan.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 29, 2026 10:30 PM (QDJ2U)

85 Only then did Mom sit down, lite up a cig and started to shake.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:25 PM (Y2B0/)
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One of the grandkids was clowning around, fell backward and cut his head on a bookshelf. There was a lot of blood.

Panic ensued, and then Grandpa took charge, put pressure on the wound, called for more paper towel and and an icepack. Bleeding stopped, kid calmed down. A pressure dressing was improvised. He fell asleep. Everyone looked at me expectantly.

"Now what?"

"No idea. I was just trained to bandage them. The medics were supposed to the next part."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:30 PM (ZOv7s)

86 my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Terrible. I'm sorry.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 29, 2026 10:30 PM (d9FiM)

87 AHL

"His browsing history is going to be spectacular."

Is it better or worse than swastika-man Platner in Maine?

I ask because Platner is 7-10 points AHEAD of Collins in the polls I've seen.

Posted by: mnw at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (RCjYY)

88 If there isn’t blood spurting out, a bone sticking out and you haven’t lost consciousness for longer than 20 seconds, you’re fine. Don’t be a pussy.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (9CzvH)

89 You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

Me and my golf clubs choose B. 2 weeks in Scotland. That's some good golf. BTW, I have done 2 weeks+ in Scotland, twice. Just didn't golf. Young and drunk is the only excuse I have. Also, didn't want to drag my clubs, via train, all over the place.

Posted by: Puddleglum, greetings from Amish Country at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (bfy6w)

90 You win an all expenses paid 2 week vacation, but you have to stay in just one zone. Which do you choose?

Why are the latitude lines curved but the zone lines aren't?

I think this is flat-earther propaganda.

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (VHUov)

91 And A on the map.

Brown/black folks don’t like snow.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:32 PM (9CzvH)

92 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg

Prayers up for Team Bulg.
Posted by: Diogenes

Same!

Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (VHUov)

93 Zone B for the metal bands. Zone E for the weather and food.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (snZF9)

94 I take "What is sage advice that is never, ever taken for $1000? Alex"
Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:27 PM (Y2B0/)
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LOL. I figured my wife was safely on the positive side of the line. I was wrong.

But it'll be 25 years of marriage next month. A wild ride, but it's been great. Sometimes it's worth taking a risk.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (ZOv7s)

95 I never used to be a racist asshole.

I am now.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (9CzvH)

96 >>Asia and South America seem more interesting.

I think South America is a very overlooked area for a vacation. I like Chile a lot.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (viF8m)

97 "No idea. I was just trained to bandage them. The medics were supposed to the next part."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:30 PM (ZOv7s)

Then you take them to the hospital or critical care to get stapled up.
Pro-tip, bring a clean shirt and pants for the kid, but leave him in the blood soaked clothing to get faster service.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (rbvCR)

98 I'm partial to German beer but I've had some fantastic beers in Switzerland too. I could easily spend a couple weeks all expenses paid eating and drinking my way around the Alps and the rest of D.

My peeps.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:26 PM (viF8m)

Hubby wants me to have an interest in seeing Germany and Austria. I'm trying to have enthusiasm. I can put on a cheery face I suppose. The Germans I've ever met were irritating and rude, and that was in the US. I don't like beer much other than Shiner. I do not see that being a trip I would like much.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:34 PM (Xdfhw)

99 Don’t go to sleep after you have a concussion, you won’t believe what happens next.

Posted by: Eromero at May 29, 2026 10:34 PM (LHPAg)

100
nurse,

That is what I told my kids to get them to stop calling me at work.

Don't call me because ya'll are fighting.

Posted by: four seasons at May 29, 2026 10:34 PM (3ek7K)

101 I ask because Platner is 7-10 points AHEAD of Collins in the polls I've seen.

Posted by: mnw at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (RCjYY)
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OMG, and polls never lie, amirite?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:34 PM (ZOv7s)

102 The best way to travel is on Uncle Sam's account. IYKYK
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:24 PM (ZOv7s)

Yup. Germany for three years, back when it was still Germany.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:35 PM (0aYVJ)

103 Excellent Fri ONT!

Posted by: Count de Monet at May 29, 2026 10:35 PM (wVcYX)

104 I take "What is sage advice that is never, ever taken for $1000? Alex"
Posted by: Tonypete at May 29, 2026 10:27 PM (Y2B0/)

Don't sleep with co-workers.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)

105 I had no complaints about Bavarian beers. They were all good. But, oddly, the best beer I had during Oktoberfest in Munich was a Czech pale lager Budvar. You might say it's the original Budweiser. It's one of the few brewers who will cold condition the batch for at least 90 days before bottling. Makes it reallllll smooth.

Anheiser Busch wouldn't let them export to the US due to "trademark" issues. Which is laughable since Budweiser Budvar has been brewed for centuries. You can buy it in the US now under the name "Czechvar", but it's hard to find.

Posted by: Orson at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (dIske)

106 I've not been to Zones A or E. I'd like to try A before E. Of the zones I've visited, I liked C the most.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (0CU3H)

107 Message for Berserker. Please check in for the hobby thread tomorrow. Thank you.

Posted by: TRex - bulletin board dino at May 29, 2026 10:22 PM (swDku)

You got it.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (snZF9)

108 Thank you, Teresa, AH Lloyd, and Mary.
And, yes, Mary, this was the sister that I recently reconnected with after a long estrangement. The last time that I talked to her was on her birthday, in March, when I sang “Happy Birthday” to her. She enjoyed it.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (77rzZ)

109 E has an amazing variety of options. Just got back from Nova Roma. Add in Italia, Adriatic, Aegean, Iberia. One could find a lot of expenses to be paid in these parts.

Posted by: Fritz (not Fritz) at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (ohyUf)

110 Isn't most of the US climate around E and F and much of it G-whatever? I've only been to C in winter. Gets a bit nippy.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (3uBP9)

111 Jeez, Bulg. May she go peacefully and be of blessed memory.

Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (N5734)

112 "I'm afraid, Dave. I'm afraid, Weird Dave."

Thought why not quote a movie everyone has seen.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (CHHv1)

113 I never used to be a racist asshole.

I am now.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (9CzvH)

You're not racist. You hate everybody. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (snZF9)

114 55 47 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Terrible news. Praying for both of you now.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (0CU3H)

115 Then you take them to the hospital or critical care to get stapled up.
Pro-tip, bring a clean shirt and pants for the kid, but leave him in the blood soaked clothing to get faster service.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (rbvCR)
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In this particular case, we didn't take him in. By strange coincidence, one of my daughters is an EMT, and she swung by and together we deemed that things were in a good place. He didn't like it, but we made him wear a bandage overnight.

Because toddlers regenerate like werewolves, in two days, we struggled to find the cut.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:37 PM (ZOv7s)

116 These new Sanwa Denshi Joysticks and buttons are the cats meow.

This Gimlet ain’t bad either.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 29, 2026 10:38 PM (XV/Pl)

117 Weird Dave’s ONTs hit different. But not in a James Talarico different kind of weird way.

Posted by: H at May 29, 2026 10:38 PM (6Km86)

118 Why are the latitude lines curved but the zone lines aren't?

I think this is flat-earther propaganda.
Posted by: mikeski at May 29, 2026 10:31 PM (VHUov)

The only thing flat earthers have to fear is sphere itself.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 29, 2026 10:38 PM (2WIwB)

119 In all honesty, I have absolutely no desire to return to Europe. I would rather visit Mongolia. Really.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:39 PM (0aYVJ)

120 I’ve not been to Iceland, but I’ve been to Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Lovely weather and scenery and wildlife. Not too many lightbulb heads.

Reindeer sausage is nice.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:39 PM (A5RD0)

121 Bulg, hugs to you. I'm sorry.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:39 PM (Xdfhw)

122 Evening all,

We have a launch in the morning.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 17-41
SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: May 30, 2026
Launch Time: 8:25 a.m. PDT (1525 UTC, 17:25 CEST)

https://youtu.be/PNTtpjYDYt8

Posted by: Joyenz at May 29, 2026 10:39 PM (2F0/Y)

123 88 If there isn’t blood spurting out, a bone sticking out and you haven’t lost consciousness for longer than 20 seconds, you’re fine. Don’t be a pussy.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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Just home from the hospital I passed out and hit the tile floor hard. Concerned about brain bleed, mostly, I called my doc. He asked, did you break your nose? 'No.' OK, don't worry about it.

those weren't his words, don't remember what he said but that's what it boiled down to

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 29, 2026 10:39 PM (fF9x2)

124 Bulg, I am glad that you were able to reconnect with her before it was too late. I am sorry that your time together now is going to be cut short.

I hope that both of you are able to make the most of what time she has left 💔💔💔

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at May 29, 2026 10:40 PM (SRRAx)

125 Thank you to all my Hordemates for the good wishes. Thank you all:

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:40 PM (77rzZ)

126 The only polls that count are the ones on election day!

Four months is an eternity in politics!

Did I miss any rose-tinted cliches?

Paxton is not safe, and Collins is worse than "not safe."

And as for that open Senate seat in NC...

Posted by: mnw at May 29, 2026 10:40 PM (RCjYY)

127 Jessica Marino shopping cart gal

"I can fix her"
......

Why would you want to fix that?

Posted by: wth at May 29, 2026 10:41 PM (oq9dX)

128 96 >>Asia and South America seem more interesting.

I think South America is a very overlooked area for a vacation. I like Chile a lot.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (viF8m)

Completely agree with this. My mom's from South America, and there is a LOT to see down there. You can ski in Chile in the summertime.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 29, 2026 10:41 PM (0CU3H)

129 >>Hubby wants me to have an interest in seeing Germany and Austria. I'm trying to have enthusiasm. I can put on a cheery face I suppose. The Germans I've ever met were irritating and rude, and that was in the US. I don't like beer much other than Shiner. I do not see that being a trip I would like much.

In my experience it makes a big difference where exactly you go and what you want to do. I have no use for Berlin but I've had great times in other areas in Germany, mostly smaller and south, and had a great time. And Switzerland in areas is every bit as beautiful as the photos ace posts and so is Austria.

And you have to like beer. God loves you. And go to South America instead.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (viF8m)

130 I think the "hot chick committing strange but alluring crime in florida" is probably a meme template you can pull up and add your own text.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (3uBP9)

131 A vacation choice based on longitudes would be more interesting.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (W5mpo)

132 I never used to be a racist asshole.

I am now.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:33 PM (9CzvH)

Heh. I try not to be a racist, but all these fuckers around me makes this extremely difficult.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (0aYVJ)

133 {{{Bulg}}}

Prayers going out, for you and her. Comfort for you both, medical staff willing to do their best for her.

Posted by: Barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (sEJiq)

134 Posted by: Orson at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (dIske)

Czech pilsners. Years ago Pilsner Urquel licensed a Canadian brewer to make its beer and it's dang tasty.

Posted by: 13times at May 29, 2026 10:43 PM (pIIW9)

135 Bulg,

I'm sorry to read about your sister. Sending prayers and hugs to you and family.

Posted by: Joyenz at May 29, 2026 10:43 PM (2F0/Y)

136 I saw Pale White Horse of Death open for System of a Down at The Whiskey in '82.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 10:44 PM (u/oMr)

137 Isn't most of the US climate around E and F and much of it G-whatever? I've only been to C in winter. Gets a bit nippy.
Posted by: banana Dream

Venice: about 45 degrees north
Fargo: about 47 degrees north
Paris: about 49 degrees north

Latitude ain't everything.

Posted by: mikeski has a bad latitude at May 29, 2026 10:44 PM (VHUov)

138 In high school some friends would have races in the parking lot where we would put our cars in neutral, open the doors and then tac into the wind, backwards. This is a thing you can do in Kansas. Probably not elsewhere.

Posted by: banana Dream at May 29, 2026 10:44 PM (3uBP9)

139 That vid of the guy working from home is spot on. Prettygirl not only insists on desk time with me but when I'm on the phone she insists on participating. It does endear me to court clerks and such so that's a good thing.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at May 29, 2026 10:45 PM (W5mpo)

140 A hearty, meaty ONT, with a delicious variety of amusements and diversions. Simmered to perfection.

That "dying" old guy with the accommodating nurse miraculously recovered the next day. The kid attempting, with predictable results, to stomp the beer cans did not.

The feline work assistant - how did you get that picture of our dear old Ony cat?

Posted by: mindful webworker - and hospital ghosts at May 29, 2026 10:45 PM (kU8xu)

141 Very sorry to hear that, Bulg. Wish I knew something to say.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 29, 2026 10:46 PM (CHHv1)

142 OK, with the potatoes...
Where is the actual recipe to be found?

Also, isn't there a French word for those sorts of potatoes?

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 10:46 PM (kU0PQ)

143 The largest water park in Europe is in Spain so whatever zone that’s in.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 29, 2026 10:46 PM (XV/Pl)

144 Florida Woman with twigs in hair arrested after throwing nuts at police officers and yelling "I am the Squirrel Queen!"

-- picture of tweet from Florida TV station.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 10:47 PM (qx7Zg)

145 E or F for weather and food.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at May 29, 2026 10:47 PM (d9FiM)

146 As to which zone....
Which one do I think I could conquer the easiest?

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 10:47 PM (kU0PQ)

147 never used to be a racist asshole.

I am now.
Posted by: nurse ratched
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I dislike everyone in a my own special way.

Posted by: scampydog at May 29, 2026 10:47 PM (HQBRg)

148 I love you, Bers.

Hug wife. I love her more.
And I miss WDS. Damn. She was a hoot.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (PComA)

149 My biggest question about FL Woman is how did she rig the sail? A shower curtain is square-ish so I'm assuming lanteen or gaff?

Posted by: Oddbob at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (vTZFs)

150 When I lived in Germany, I got some Budweiser, the original Czech brew. I wish I had saved a bottle. it was a pilsner, but pretty good.

I also had a bottle of Stolichnaya with the Cyrillic script. Paid like a buck two-fitty for it in East Berlin. Again, wish I had kept the bottle.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Ivan, did you see the sunrise? at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (0aYVJ)

151 In my experience it makes a big difference where exactly you go and what you want to do. I have no use for Berlin but I've had great times in other areas in Germany, mostly smaller and south, and had a great time. And Switzerland in areas is every bit as beautiful as the photos ace posts and so is Austria.

And you have to like beer. God loves you. And go to South America instead.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:42 PM (viF8m)

Hubby lived in Bavaria for a while. He lived right there at Neuschwanstein. I need to nut up and go. I could put up with beer and sausages and Germans and put on a shit eating grin. . He would be so happy.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:49 PM (Xdfhw)

152 Thank you all, for your prayers and thoughts. I cannot tell you how much they mean. I am crying as I type this.

Thank you all. And that includes all those expressed below.

Thank you all for being here.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:49 PM (77rzZ)

153 Praying for you and your sister, Bulg.

Posted by: RandomDave at May 29, 2026 10:50 PM (aJQbY)

154 Strange to say, but Zone F is where it's at. Morocco is a great place to visit. Stay in a Riad in Marrakech if you can; it's North African hospitality culture at its finest.

Otherwise, the high rollers can book a room at La Mamounia, a first-rate hotel experience just a hop, skip and a rented camel ride from the city square at Jemaa al-Fnaa.

You're welcome.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 10:51 PM (u/oMr)

155 Fondant Potatoes, or pommes de terre fondantes

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:51 PM (rbvCR)

156 >>Completely agree with this. My mom's from South America, and there is a LOT to see down there. You can ski in Chile in the summertime.

I went to a bachelor party in the Lakes Region of southern Chile. Old customer who turned into a lifelong friend. Absolutely spectacular area and very friendly and safe.

We went for a hike in a national park one morning and then ended up having lunch at a ski lodge that was on a mountain that was an active volcano. As in it was venting smoke constantly. Overlooked a huge crystal clear lake. And it was cheap compared to going to Europe.

Loved every time I've visited South America.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 10:51 PM (viF8m)

157 My biggest question about FL Woman is how did she rig the sail? A shower curtain is square-ish so I'm assuming lanteen or gaff?
Posted by: Oddbob at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (vTZFs)
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If she's running before the wind, a square rig would do quite well. She'd have to be careful when she comes about to make a turn, tho.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:52 PM (ZOv7s)

158 My biggest question about FL Woman is how did she rig the sail? A shower curtain is square-ish so I'm assuming lanteen or gaff?
Posted by: Oddbob at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (vTZFs)

Honestly, she could have done a Polynesian Crab-Claw rig, it can use a more square sail.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:53 PM (rbvCR)

159 135 Thank you, Joyenz. I miss your Dad. Best wishes to you and yours.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:54 PM (77rzZ)

160 I would much prefer travel
To SA than Europe.

Is it safe for a single white woman?

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:54 PM (4piHn)

161 153 Thank you.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:55 PM (77rzZ)

162 I speak Spanish, but not Portuguese.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:56 PM (4piHn)

163 The Florida Woman in the shopping cart on the Interstate doesn't need to be fixed. She's just fine, as-is.

Posted by: a.moron at May 29, 2026 10:56 PM (X5Jzz)

164 Honestly, she could have done a Polynesian Crab-Claw rig, it can use a more square sail.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:53 PM (rbvCR)
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*golf clap*

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 10:57 PM (ZOv7s)

165 Region E. I could spend 2 weeks in Italy alone, and if that fails, plenty of interesting stuff to see on the other side of the Adriatic coast, I'll bet.

Honestly though? Fuck most of the places in that map. I'd rather spend my time in parts of Asia these days.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 10:57 PM (AUL7F)

166 I love you, Bers.

Hug wife. I love her more.
And I miss WDS. Damn. She was a hoot.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:48 PM (PComA)

We love you too. Yeah, I think about WDS somewhat often. She was a riot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 29, 2026 10:58 PM (snZF9)

167 Honestly though? Fuck most of the places in that map. I'd rather spend my time in parts of Asia these days.

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Vietnam is worth a look.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 10:58 PM (u/oMr)

168 Leaving for zone E and F on June 24 with daughter, son-in-law and grandkids. Portugal... Peniche and south to the Med.

Posted by: wth at May 29, 2026 10:59 PM (oq9dX)

169 Sorry, Cicero,

Marakesh was a nightmare. I was with two girlfriends and we were dressed appropriately. We were hissed at in public in the daytime, followed and harassed. And this was 20 years ago.

I doubt the sand people have progressed much.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 10:59 PM (A5RD0)

170 155 Fondant Potatoes, or pommes de terre fondantes
Posted by: Kindltot
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So, potatoes, a can of cream of celery soup, some cilantro, garlic and onion and you're good to go?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 29, 2026 11:00 PM (fF9x2)

171 If anyone needs a dose of cuteness, this video might help.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ElsSjQwzVKg

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 11:00 PM (qx7Zg)

172 Prays for you sister Bulg. At least you reconnected with her. Thats worth a lot.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 29, 2026 11:00 PM (snZF9)

173 Marakesh was a nightmare. I was with two girlfriends and we were dressed appropriately. We were hissed at in public in the daytime, followed and harassed. And this was 20 years ago.

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You're lucky you weren't in Fez.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:01 PM (u/oMr)

174 Polling is broken completely. I can point to no better example than the fact that not one single poll picked up on the fact that Paxton was cruising towards a 2-1 victory over Cornyn.

How could an honest, worthwhile polling outfit have missed such a huge trend? But they all did.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 29, 2026 11:02 PM (QDJ2U)

175 172 Yes, I’m very glad about that.

Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 11:03 PM (77rzZ)

176 Oh, and definitely category E on that map. South of France, Monaco, Most of Italy, and some of the Greek Isles.
Posted by: Orson at May 29, 2026 10:12 PM (dIske)

I used to spend time looking at Greek islands I could buy (some day). Now that "some day" has expired, unfortunately. Still, it's fun to dream.

(Those dreams included a large Phalanx system on the top of the fortress, an army of 'ettes to defend the place, and a nuke to power the place.)

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:03 PM (kU0PQ)

177 >>I would much prefer travel
To SA than Europe.

>>Is it safe for a single white woman?

Like everywhere, depends on when and where. The more public and touristy areas I've been during the day are fine, some get sketchier after dark.

You'd feel right at home in southern Chile. It feels like the Pacific Northwest.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 11:04 PM (viF8m)

178 "S.F. pedestrian hit by recycling truck suffers life-threatening injuries"

You know there's an old punchline just dying to try it again.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at May 29, 2026 11:05 PM (W5mpo)

179 Vietnam is worth a look.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 10:58 PM (u/oMr)

Saigon has gone through a bit of a conversion.

https://tinyurl.com/bdzckmyu

Posted by: javems at May 29, 2026 11:05 PM (zFsEm)

180 Hard to match my time in Vietnam, mostly because of the march of time (it was much mellower then, and far fewer dai tourists, and very few who got off the beaten path such as it was), and circumstances. Linked up with a local the whole time (gf), whose daddy had been VC but then a fairly high-ranking guvamint official, so lived in a 'hood, did local things, and once stayed in a military vacation hotel (Nha Trang) thanks to daddy's status.

Her father had been on the trail during the war, was grateful to have survived, was sent to East Germany for college (accounting), ended up finance minister of a key province, but was sidelined for outing corruption. When he visited his daughter in the US he spent a lot of time at the Jefferson Memorial, making her translate every word on the walls. He was wildly pro-American.

Vietnam in the 90s was an incredibly cheap, impossibly friendly paradise for those who don't mind a few - none important - rough edges.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:05 PM (U/Byj)

181 Vietnam is worth a look.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 10:58 PM (u/oMr)
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I'm partial to the Thai ladyboys!

Posted by: Devoted Seminarian Talerico at May 29, 2026 11:06 PM (ZOv7s)

182 @174 Polling depends entirely on the rationality of the respondents. We no longer live in an age where the unrational can be disregarded. Instead, they are courted. And they add to the count. And we get the results we have seen in recent years.

The Insane vote. And they vote for their friends.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 29, 2026 11:07 PM (CHHv1)

183 Original Predator movie on TV.

Posted by: scampydog at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (HQBRg)

184 I speak Spanish but I hear they don't like that in Portugal.
Maybe some will speak English, I don't like offending the locals.

Posted by: wth at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (oq9dX)

185 You'd feel right at home in southern Chile. It feels like the Pacific Northwest.
Posted by: JackStraw

If you stand on your head

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (W5mpo)

186 Also, isn't there a French word for those sorts of potatoes?
Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 10:46 PM (kU0PQ)

Les petites Pom de Terres.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (QDJ2U)

187 My unicorn got eaten by my ocelot.

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (/+uur)

188 Tallarico has a GF

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (/+uur)

189 Fondant Potatoes, or pommes de terre fondantes
Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 10:51 PM (rbvCR)

"Fondant" was the word I was looking for. Thank you.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (kU0PQ)

190 I'm debating a package tour to somewhere, wherever. Whatever continent. I'm good at planning domestic trips. But I'm tired of being the planner. I just want to go without the drama.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (Xdfhw)

191 My unicorn got eaten by my ocelot.
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (/+uur)
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My hovercraft is full of eels.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (ZOv7s)

192 >>If you stand on your head

It's weird how the further south you drive down there the more north it feels.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (viF8m)

193 What's in Zone J?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (Cqx++)

194 190 I'm debating a package tour to somewhere, wherever. Whatever continent. I'm good at planning domestic trips. But I'm tired of being the planner. I just want to go without the drama.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary

Go on a cruise. Max passengers 500.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (BApYz)

195 Tallarico has a GF
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (/+uur)
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So does Senator Spartacus. Does she live in Canada?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (ZOv7s)

196 190 I'm debating a package tour to somewhere, wherever. Whatever continent. I'm good at planning domestic trips. But I'm tired of being the planner. I just want to go without the drama.

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That's pretty open-ended. Care to elaborate?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (u/oMr)

197 I don't care about Europe or the zones. Can I take the money instead?

Posted by: Case at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (8XBuM)

198 Tallarico has a GF

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (/+uur)

Who works at a gay bar in Austin. Cheer Up Charlie's or something something. Sure, Jan.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 11:13 PM (Xdfhw)

199 Also, isn't there a French word for those sorts of potatoes?
Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 10:46 PM (kU0PQ)

Les petites Pom de Terres.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (QDJ2U)

LOL. I should have said for "potatoes cooked like that". Along with fondant, I might have been thinking of "croquettes". Which is NOT what that recipe was.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:13 PM (kU0PQ)

200 Warrens cheek bones were so high she was pretendian princessist

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:13 PM (/+uur)

201 Have many many places to go in all the zones, plus Asia, but especially South America and Central America. Who couldn't find great things to do in all those European zones? Jeebus.

Spent half a year in Brazil and only scratched the surface, in a way. But Chile and Argentina are top of the list.

Was lucky to hit certain off-beat places during what may be their best times, like Vietnam. Eritrea another one, amazing trip. The changes, even "improvements", would make them less appealing now. Doubt Angola has improved much, but still, seen enough. Azerbaijan would be much better, but meh. Next door Georgia though I want to see, will be unrecognizable to me.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:13 PM (U/Byj)

202 I've heard great things about Vietnam.

But I think it may be a poor fit for me. My father was there, and I think I owe some of my fun-filled upbringing to his experience. So I'm not sure I could enjoy being there except as part of a massive invasion force. Sort of a "Surprise, nothing is forgiven" tour. Yes, I know this is irrational.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:14 PM (AUL7F)

203 Let's go Canes!!!

Posted by: Curly Shuffle at May 29, 2026 11:14 PM (5yDGQ)

204 My hovercraft is full of eels.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (ZOv7s)

Add moor hover

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:14 PM (/+uur)

205 195 Tallarico has a GF
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:10 PM (/+uur)
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So does Senator Spartacus. Does she live in Canada?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (ZOv7s)

They are dating
The GFs that is

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:15 PM (/+uur)

206 29, 2026 11:12 PM (viF8m)

193 What's in Zone J?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (Cqx++)

You mean Zone Jigaboo?

I denounce myself.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 29, 2026 11:15 PM (QDJ2U)

207 Yes, I know this is irrational.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:14 PM (AUL7F)

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Vietnam has a very young population that loves Americans. Especially in the South.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:15 PM (u/oMr)

208 202 I've heard great things about Vietnam.

2.25 bucks
Same as downtown

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:16 PM (/+uur)

209 I loathe the heat. Anything over 72, if not directly on the water , is horrid.

I would love to ski in chile.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:16 PM (A5RD0)

210 They are dating
The GFs that is
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:15 PM (/+uur)
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"I am very attracted to women. Like Rosaria Dawson. Whom I am dating. In a serious way."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:17 PM (ZOv7s)

211 210 They are dating
The GFs that is
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:15 PM (/+uur)
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"I am very attracted to women. Like Rosaria Dawson. Whom I am dating. In a serious way."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:17 PM (ZOv7s)

She does not have to suck the D
Works out very well

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:18 PM (/+uur)

212

See Rock City

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 29, 2026 11:18 PM (Cqx++)

213 I swear, modern Democrat male politicians have more beards than the Army of Northern Virginia.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:19 PM (ZOv7s)

214 She does not have to suck the D
Works out very well
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:18 PM (/+uur)
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LOL, she's never even seen the D.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:19 PM (ZOv7s)

215 That's pretty open-ended. Care to elaborate?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:12 PM (u/oMr)

Sure. I've always planned our vacations. We've seen a lot of the US.. Seen much of Australia. Hubby would love to visit Europe again. My interest in Europe is limited. I would go to please Hubby. It would be a chore to plan, because of my lack of interest. But I would do it. But it would be a chore.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 11:19 PM (Xdfhw)

216 I would love to ski in chile.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:16 PM (A5RD0)

is that a euphemism

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:21 PM (/+uur)

217 I speak Spanish but I hear they don't like that in Portugal.
Maybe some will speak English, I don't like offending the locals.
Posted by: wth at May 29, 2026 11:08 PM (oq9dX)

They are probably ok with both Spanish and English , however if you speak Spanish to them you will never understand them when they respond. Never.
And the Portuguese speakers will never ever be able to understand why you can't seem to understand them.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 11:21 PM (rbvCR)

218 plenty of interesting stuff to see on the other side of the Adriatic coast, I'll bet.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 10:57 PM (AUL7F)

I'd love to go tour the old Yugoslav countries now that I don't have to be ready to blow them all up with a radio call.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (kU0PQ)

219 It would be a chore to plan, because of my lack of interest. But I would do it. But it would be a chore.

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Think outside the box. Go to Egypt or Jordan.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (u/oMr)

220 212

See Rock City
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 29, 2026 11:18 PM (Cqx++)

When Tallaricos meets Corey

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (/+uur)

221 I would love to ski in chile.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:16 PM (A5RD0)

is that a euphemism

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:21 PM (/+uur)
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This comment, he is about me?

Posted by: The Paolo at May 29, 2026 11:23 PM (ZOv7s)

222 216 I would love to ski in chile.
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:16 PM (A5RD0)

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I rolled around in baked beans.

Posted by: Ann Margaret at May 29, 2026 11:23 PM (u/oMr)

223 They are both dating George Glass

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:23 PM (/+uur)

224 Florida Woman with twigs in hair arrested after throwing nuts at police officers and yelling "I am the Squirrel Queen!"
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 29, 2026 10:47 PM (qx7Zg)

She's lucky she didn't get shot. Police can be really touchy with nuts.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:24 PM (kU0PQ)

225 Think outside the box. Go to Egypt or Jordan.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (u/oMr)
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I've stayed away from the box for my entire life.

Posted by: Barry O. at May 29, 2026 11:24 PM (ZOv7s)

226 Swim in spaghetti

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 29, 2026 11:25 PM (Cqx++)

227 That's a lot of work for spuds. Bake'em, pressure cook'em, mash'em. That's about all the effort I'll put into a potato.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at May 29, 2026 11:26 PM (D1E+2)

228 218 plenty of interesting stuff to see on the other side of the Adriatic coast, I'll bet.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 10:57 PM (AUL7F)

I'd love to go tour the old Yugoslav countries now that I don't have to be ready to blow them all up with a radio call.
Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (kU0PQ)

I feel the same way about Russia, more or less, and would love to see it. But it seems less appealing now that we've been fighting a proxy war against for several years. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. But paranoia has worked well for me so far.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:26 PM (AUL7F)

229 223 They are both dating George Glass
Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:23 PM (/+uur)

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George Glass? Oh Jan.

Posted by: Marsha Marsha Marsha at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (u/oMr)

230 I am calling in sick

And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (/+uur)

231 Think outside the box. Go to Egypt or Jordan.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:22 PM (u/oMr)
S

We are thinking of Japan. That seems like an interesting place to visit.

Are women allowed to visit Egypt or Jordan without wearing a hijab or a scarf? I'm not going to do that.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (Xdfhw)

232 >>Think outside the box. Go to Egypt or Jordan.

Are we still preparing for our tour of the VI/BVI?

Cause I'm your huckleberry travel planner for that one.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (viF8m)

233 She's lucky she didn't get shot. Police can be really touchy with nuts.
Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:24 PM (kU0PQ)
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(Obligatory)

Especially deez nutz.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (ZOv7s)

234 Good evening morons e grazie wd

If you think Kid Franpsycho accepted "you'll be fine" as a full diagnosis you would be mistaken. Not until dad threatened to take me to Queens Hospital Center ER. That was very healing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (RIvkX)

235 229

hahaaha

Posted by: r hennigantx at May 29, 2026 11:27 PM (/+uur)

236 Kindltot dunno if it's the same with Spain/Portugal, but in Brazil it was a one-way linguistic membrane with their Spanish-speaking neighbors. Brazilians easily understood most Spanish, but other way, fuggetaboutit. Spanish-language novelas (prime time soaps) ran without subtitles in Brazil. In Argentina, Brazilian novelas (best in the world at the time) always had subtitles.

Saw it personally too. Some very nice Chileans at a BBQ in Parana, prosperous southern Brazilian state, had to settle for German with me (they were fluent), my Portuguese by then was pretty good but Swahili to them.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:28 PM (U/Byj)

237 Well, the white male Democrat politicians have beards. The black Democratic male politicians have hookers and side pieces.

Posted by: Wally at May 29, 2026 11:28 PM (uQ0bR)

238 Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:36 PM (77rzZ)

May both of you have true peace and may all involved have strength for this time. Prayers up.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:28 PM (kU0PQ)

239 Think outside the box. Go to Egypt or Jordan.

I think if I won the lottery tomorrow I could spend whatever's left of my life traveling and seeing and doing cool and fun stuff without ever leaving the US.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 29, 2026 11:29 PM (vTZFs)

240 I hate traveling.
I like being in new places, but I hare getting there.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 29, 2026 11:30 PM (fE6HJ)

241 I feel the same way about Russia, more or less, and would love to see it. But it seems less appealing now that we've been fighting a proxy war against for several years. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. But paranoia has worked well for me so far.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:26 PM (AUL7F)
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There's nothing there. Like Oakland, except colder.

Maybe the Hermitage is worthwhile if you like 10th century wooden icons.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:31 PM (RIvkX)

242 Are women allowed to visit Egypt or Jordan without wearing a hijab or a scarf? I'm not going to do that.

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Westerners don't need to be covered, although to be safe you should not wander off away from your male escort.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:32 PM (u/oMr)

243 Saw it personally too. Some very nice Chileans at a BBQ in Parana, prosperous southern Brazilian state, had to settle for German with me (they were fluent), my Portuguese by then was pretty good but Swahili to them.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:28 PM (U/Byj)

I speak Spanish and I have seen it from the other side, the Brazilians all understand me fine, I just talk funny. They, however, make amusing noises that only sound like language. Even when they speak Spanish. When I watch Brazilian videos with Portuguese sub titles all I can think is "They are pronouncing it wrong"
Portuguese has too many phonemes next to Spanish, and the ear gets confused in the sheer volume of half-tones and nasals.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 11:33 PM (rbvCR)

244 Jordan was fantastic (this was 20 years ago). Small, easy to operate in, lots to see. Go down to Aqaba (nice fish restaurants, and if you're lucky you can watch intercepts of Houthi drones over nearby Eilat!). From there spend a day touring Petra (amazing). Next day have a descendant of the Howeitat who rode with Lawrence to take Aqaba from the Turks guide you around Wadi Rum (spectacular, for a taste see clips from "Lawrence of Arabia" on UToob). Do a boat dive in the Red Sea.

Bear in mind that Jordan is mostly Palestinians and sort of batshit stupid on all that stuff, but the tribes and royal family are pretty efficient at security. Amman is nice, go a bit north for some Roman ruins and wine country.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:33 PM (U/Byj)

245 Hubby wants me to have an interest in seeing Germany and Austria. I'm trying to have enthusiasm. I can put on a cheery face I suppose. The Germans I've ever met were irritating and rude, and that was in the US. I don't like beer much other than Shiner. I do not see that being a trip I would like much.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 10:34 PM (Xdfhw)

Mary, I've heard changes have happened in the German character in the last 10 years, but....
Bavarians were always a little different than Yankee Germans in terms of friendliness. They still don't say "pardon me"* when squeezing past you in the store aisle, but if you attempt some German (like "I don't speak German, can you help me in English?") they were generally welcoming.

As to beer, spend your time in Franconia, the home of the funny-shaped wine bottles. They have winefests all spring and summer (and into fall). You can also drink radler (a beer-lemonade mix) in the summer. It's actually really good. And, of course, all the fun castles with funky histories are in Bavaria.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:33 PM (kU0PQ)

246 Evening, folken! I thought I'd drop in before heading off to sleep. Just finished watching 2024's The Apprentice, with an uncannily-good Sebastian Stan (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) as Trump from age 28 or so into his 40s. The movie is a hit piece, of course, with various unflattering anecdotes from Ivana's book about life as the first Mrs. Trump. But Stan's performance is amazing, as is Jeremy Strong's as Roy Cohn.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 29, 2026 11:33 PM (wzUl9)

247 I think if I won the lottery tomorrow I could spend whatever's left of my life traveling and seeing and doing cool and fun stuff without ever leaving the US.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 29, 2026 11:29 PM (vTZFs)

I agree. But am trying to please my hubby who wants to do.a big international trip. I'm taking deep breaths .

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 29, 2026 11:34 PM (Xdfhw)

248 Bear in mind that Jordan is mostly Palestinians and sort of batshit stupid on all that stuff, but the tribes and royal family are pretty efficient at security.

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My experience was that there are Palestinians, and then there are the balance of the population that despises the Palestinians.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:35 PM (u/oMr)

249 And I would choose Zone B. Scotland, Sweden, Finland, the tip of Denmark? Yeah, they've been swarmed by invaders, but so has the UK.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 29, 2026 11:35 PM (wzUl9)

250 But paranoia has worked well for me so far.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:26 PM (AUL7F)

Always remember and never forget: Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no one is out to get you.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:35 PM (kU0PQ)

251 I've heard great things about Vietnam.

But I think it may be a poor fit for me. My father was there, and I think I owe some of my fun-filled upbringing to his experience. So I'm not sure I could enjoy being there except as part of a massive invasion force. Sort of a "Surprise, nothing is forgiven" tour. Yes, I know this is irrational.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 29, 2026 11:14 PM (AUL7F)
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My dad came back with a deep affection for Vietnam and the people. Lib little sis did visit where he was stationed in Saigon and Long Binh a couple years ago.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:37 PM (RIvkX)

252 Thanks WeirdDave.
Night, y'all.

Posted by: GWB at May 29, 2026 11:37 PM (kU0PQ)

253 Oh Russia is near the top of my list, Franpsycho. And since I am somehow indifferent as to whose flag flies over Nova Mikhailovka or Kramatorsk, I wish they would finish up with their stupid war with Ukeistan so I can go (could go now but nah, too much b.s. for amerikantsi).

Have seen a bit, lived there a bit, but much to see. Lots of WWII sites - Kursk, Stalingrad (Volgograd), military museums in Moscow. Take the Trans-Siberian to Baikal. See what Leningrad is like as St Petersburg.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:37 PM (U/Byj)

254 . . . Portuguese has too many phonemes next to Spanish, and the ear gets confused in the sheer volume of half-tones and nasals.
Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026

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Written Portuguese *looks* much like Spanish on the page. Once you understand that "ao-with-the-tilde" thing, it's oddly easier than you'd think.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 29, 2026 11:38 PM (wzUl9)

255 @191 Drop your panties, Sir William, I cannot wait until lunchtime.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 29, 2026 11:39 PM (CHHv1)

256 JFC

Mariners once again trying to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:40 PM (PTUsc)

257 We are thinking of Japan. That seems like an interesting place to visit.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary
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My nephew from Germany went there for a few months. He said it was insane.

Posted by: wth at May 29, 2026 11:40 PM (oq9dX)

258 Mrs. F. visited Aqaba as a yute. Cairo too. Of course this was many years ago.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:41 PM (RIvkX)

259 @240 l hate traveling.

I hate it too. Done lots of it in my younger days, maybe too much. But it was fun back then, now it seems like a big hassle. I remember when flying was fun. Now you can't get me near an airport. It's like riding in a bus full of rude people.
Even the airport people are rude.

Posted by: Case at May 29, 2026 11:43 PM (8XBuM)

260 Tomorrow, car wash and a trip to Walmart to pick up some more Feline Pine cat litter. I'm exhausted already just thinking about it.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 29, 2026 11:44 PM (wzUl9)

261 At least the Brits convict their murderers quickly. A Sikh stabbed an innocent man to death in Dcember 2025; convicted yesterday of murder, will be sentenced June 1. He'll get life. https://tinyurl.com/3c6r8vxw

Done, under six months.

OTOH, Charlie Kirk's killer will face a (delayed) preliminary hearing in July -- ten months after the murder. And still no trial date.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 29, 2026 11:44 PM (JbymY)

262 Please. Killmenow

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:45 PM (hv2WN)

263 Aqaba has beaches segregated by sex. You're better off in Eilat on the Israel side.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:45 PM (u/oMr)

264 Oh Russia is near the top of my list, Franpsycho
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I'm going to Colorado next month.
/wanly

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:45 PM (RIvkX)

265 My Portuguese is from Brazil and Brazilians so "continental" is not instantly easy to understand. And that includes in Africa, where the educated types of course speak continental. People in Portugal and Africa usually are amused by Brazilian pronunciation from a foreigner, but they get it, Brazil is not just huge, but the engine of lusophone pop culture in the world, far more foreigners learning that flavor than continental.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:45 PM (U/Byj)

266 Oh FFS

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:46 PM (hv2WN)

267 260 Tomorrow, car wash and a trip to Walmart to pick up some more Feline Pine cat litter. I'm exhausted already just thinking about it.

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Having the grandbabies down to the boat. It's not buying cat litter, but it should be fun.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:47 PM (u/oMr)

268 Oh FFS
Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:46 PM (hv2WN)
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Sounds like a baseball fan.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:47 PM (RIvkX)

269 Franpsycho, I think Boulder might remind you in some ways of Moscow of your youth. At least the people's mindset (actually that's slandering Muscovites of the 80s, who were mostly "over it" WRT the Sovyetskiy Soyuz by then).

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:48 PM (U/Byj)

270 Not sure what is going on, Nurse, but here's a virtual hug if that helps.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 29, 2026 11:49 PM (CHHv1)

271 Tomorrow I am going to the dept store in the next town over to get a security tag removed.
Missed it when we went shopping last weekend.
Will probably end up buying more stuff.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at May 29, 2026 11:49 PM (fE6HJ)

272 Written Portuguese *looks* much like Spanish on the page. Once you understand that "ao-with-the-tilde" thing, it's oddly easier than you'd think.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at May 29, 2026 11:38 PM (wzUl9)

Reading, yes. Not speaking. Seriously, no Portuguese speaker comprehends that a Spanish speaker needs special training to understand the language. Sarah Hoyt had a hilarious rant about trying to order a burrito at a drive-through and I don't think she understood the problem.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 29, 2026 11:50 PM (rbvCR)

273 Always remember and never forget: Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no one is out to get you.
Posted by: GWB

But if everyone is out to get you, being paranoid won't help.

Posted by: mikeski checks under the bed at May 29, 2026 11:50 PM (VHUov)

274 Evening, Weird Dave, and ONT Horde. Putting the convertible in going-home gear tomorrow morning.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 29, 2026 11:51 PM (8zz6B)

275 So how come the forces manifested by AOC are suddenly anti AI? Thought that was modern techie stuff and the modern techie types were all "left" except for Musk? And the biggest uses for AI are control, surveillance, eliminating workers and lying about history. What gives? Is it a briar patch move?

Posted by: Azjaeger at May 29, 2026 11:51 PM (3/XaG)

276 Cicero looks like it might be sunny tomorrow, though cool on the water (as usual). My niece uses the family boat quite a bit. 38-ft green Beneteau.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:52 PM (U/Byj)

277 275 So how come the forces manifested by AOC are suddenly anti AI? Thought that was modern techie stuff and the modern techie types were all "left" except for Musk? And the biggest uses for AI are control, surveillance, eliminating workers and lying about history. What gives? Is it a briar patch move?
Posted by: Azjaeger at May 29, 2026 11:51 PM (3/XaG)

Chinese money for one.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at May 29, 2026 11:53 PM (bss/y)

278 ONT WTF
@OntWtf
Dying man wanted to see tits one last time. Some heroes wear scrubs.
5:23 PM · May 29, 2026
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On film? Yeah, no. Call your wife or g.f. sir the nurses are not here for that.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:54 PM (RIvkX)

279 E all the way. 1 week in Madrid and 1 week in Rome.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at May 29, 2026 11:55 PM (R86kT)

280 D. Austria, Hungary, Romania.... some of Europe I have not seen yet.

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 29, 2026 11:56 PM (mP0Kj)

281 276 Cicero looks like it might be sunny tomorrow, though cool on the water (as usual). My niece uses the family boat quite a bit. 38-ft green Beneteau

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The forecast does look perfect.

Beneteaus are great ships (it's supposedly the largest private watercraft producer on Earth now). I have access to a couple of 41s through my sailing club, but I'm really liking my Hunter 27-3.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 29, 2026 11:56 PM (6/7Fs)

282 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Condolences, Bulg.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 29, 2026 11:57 PM (8zz6B)

283 Mariners take the lead.

But. My goodness, our relief pitching SUCKS

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 29, 2026 11:57 PM (A5RD0)

284 Franpsycho, I think Boulder might remind you in some ways of Moscow of your youth. At least the people's mindset (actually that's slandering Muscovites of the 80s, who were mostly "over it" WRT the Sovyetskiy Soyuz by then).
Posted by: rhomboid at May 29, 2026 11:48 PM (U/Byj)
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Как приятно

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 29, 2026 11:57 PM (RIvkX)

285 Teresa, my sister is dying.
Posted by: Bulg at May 29, 2026 10:20 PM (77rzZ)

Condolences, Bulg.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 29, 2026 11:57 PM (8zz6B)
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Very sorry to hear this news and I hope you will see her soon.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 30, 2026 12:00 AM (RIvkX)

286
280 D. Austria, Hungary, Romania.... some of Europe I have not seen yet.
Posted by: Romeo13 at May 29, 2026 11:56 PM (mP0Kj)

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D: Switzerland, Northern Italy, Victor Orban's peaceful Hungary.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at May 30, 2026 12:01 AM (JbymY)

287 May God give your sister relief and peace, Bulg.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 30, 2026 12:01 AM (6/7Fs)

288 There you go flaunting your Cyrillic privilege again.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 30, 2026 12:02 AM (U/Byj)

289 Reading, yes. Not speaking. Seriously, no Portuguese speaker comprehends that a Spanish speaker needs special training to understand the language. Sarah Hoyt had a hilarious rant about trying to order a burrito at a drive-through and I don't think she understood the problem.
Posted by: Kindltot
.......

Taco Bell solved that problem long ago with the picture menu and ebonic spelling.
Burr-ee-toe
Tah-co
En-chi-ree-toe

Posted by: wth at May 30, 2026 12:02 AM (oq9dX)

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