TxMoMe 2026 Sunday Hangover ONT

Sunset on the ranch in Corsicana last night

Howdy Hordelings! Travel day for me today - returning from Corsicana where a good time was had by all! Open thread with none of the typical content. Just some random photos from the festivities this weekend. Those of you who were there can reminisce. Those who weren't can get some idea of what you missed.

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No content from Piper tonight. She's recovering from something our friend brucewayne said yesterday

There's nothing wrong with that. That's fashion. See Piper, you just don't understand fashion.

Not sure what the back story is there - I arrived late into the conversation.

Probably falls into this category

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These are 2 of the raffle prizes. It's a boob thread!

I won the boobies one, some rat won the tits one.

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I pity the fool who has to deal with these

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Weekly commenter stats for week of 10-18-2026

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Top 10 commenters:
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3 [381 comments] 'San Franpsycho'
4 [357 comments] 'Skip'
5 [351 comments] 'America's Hat Needs To Be Cleaned And Blocked'
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Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
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5 [38 names] '88C+u'
6 [32 names] 'Quarter Twenty'
7 [31 names] 'The person who always says that'
8 [27 names] 'Barney Fife'
9 [25 names] 'Quarter Twenty'
10 [25 names] 'Quarter Twenty'

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1 "Flying cars are not a very efficient way to move things from one point to another."
—Bill Gates

Said the purveyor of inefficient bloatware.

Posted by: mindful webworker - danger! danger will wheaton! at October 18, 2026 10:02 PM (Cl/mc)

2 Yeet!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 18, 2026 10:02 PM (yEz+x)

3 I’m not through, yet...

Posted by: brae at October 18, 2026 10:02 PM (vC80E)

4 Well.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 18, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)

5 Good evening, and thanks for the ONT, Doof! Looking at the top pic makes me jealous.

Posted by: RandomDave at October 18, 2026 10:03 PM (aJQbY)

6 Thank you Doof!

I hope all of you had a great time.

Ralphy is howling upstairs. I just came to tell everyone VDH is going to be on FoxNews on Kilmeade's show to discuss France for anyone interested.

Everyone have a happy week.
Good night.

Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 106 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 18, 2026 10:04 PM (Sco7b)

7 Sunset on the ranch in Corsicana last night

Niiice.

Posted by: mindful webworker - are those horses really white? at October 18, 2026 10:04 PM (Cl/mc)

8 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 18, 2026 10:04 PM (V8Zwm)

9 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (sAmhv)

10 What no Disco photos? Thanks for the thread! Suddenly I need bacon for some reason...

Posted by: Iris at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (286+n)

11 Macron made his first public comment on the riots tonight.

“How can French people do this to France?”

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (KxsfI)

12 Got it this time. Almost had to mug ace for the time machine.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (vC80E)

13 Someday I'll get to a MoMe. Someday.

Posted by: pookysgirl currently is restricted in travel at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (Wt5PA)

14 Macron says Trump bears some of the blame for the recent unpleasantness in Paris.

Posted by: Savage Henry at October 18, 2026 10:06 PM (ZxPkt)

15 "I won the boobies one, some rat won the tits one."

Awww. Seems a shame to break up the set.
😁

Posted by: mindful webworker - no penguins? at October 18, 2026 10:06 PM (Cl/mc)

16 The MoMe was great, as expected. Once again and always - thanks to the Queen, Rancher Bob and Ben Had! It's a wonderful time and a chance to meet morons I've not known before. The food was outstanding, including the bacon! You really need to attend if for no other reason than to see Disco Doof in person. The shoes were the finishing touch!

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:07 PM (Jr+re)

17 Still on the list of shame twice (#1, #4)...and I commented about 30% less...I blame the TX MoMe

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:07 PM (l3cgK)

18 I hope to make next yrs TXMOME if the creek don't rise and what was that expression?

Sounds like you all had a blast!

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 18, 2026 10:07 PM (4Qj8V)

19 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 18, 2026 10:07 PM (CHHv1)

20 Macron made his first public comment on the riots tonight.

“How can French people do this to France?”
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (KxsfI)

(looks at most of the rioters)

They ain't French, Maccy.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 18, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)

21 15 "I won the boobies one, some rat won the tits one."

Awww. Seems a shame to break up the set.
😁

Posted by: mindful webworker - no penguins? at October 18, 2026 10:06 PM (Cl/mc)

I think they came in encapsulated sets...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:08 PM (l3cgK)

22 Excellent ONT with photos!

And it would appear that a good time was had by all!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 18, 2026 10:08 PM (D/6p1)

23 I’m trying to figure out how Quarter Twenty got 3 different entries on the Sock Puppeteer list.
That’s a lot of sock puppetry.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:08 PM (KxsfI)

24 6 [32 names] 'Quarter Twenty'
9 [25 names] 'Quarter Twenty'
10 [25 names] 'Quarter Twenty'

Not sure of the math, here. Three-quarters Twenty? Quarter Sixty?

Posted by: mikeski at October 18, 2026 10:08 PM (VHUov)

25 23 I’m trying to figure out how Quarter Twenty got 3 different entries on the Sock Puppeteer list.
That’s a lot of sock puppetry.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:08 PM (KxsfI)

Rotating Hashes...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:09 PM (l3cgK)

26 Whew what a weekend! So good seeing everyone! Food. So.much.food.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:09 PM (ZdaMQ)

27 Quarter Twenty was agile and mobile this week! (Speak like yer in the Army - with long I sounds.)

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:09 PM (Jr+re)

28 What th…? "Quarter Twenty" took up three top sockpuppet slots!! Some sockpuppeteers gettin' ripped off.

*holds up hand-scrawled cardboard sign*
AoSHQ Commenter Statistics
unfair to those with variable IPs!

Posted by: mindful webworker - repair the algorerhythm at October 18, 2026 10:10 PM (Cl/mc)

29 I think Bride of PI had an enjoyable MoMe.

On Friday, she was already telling me how she was going to get off work earlier NEXT year to hasten our arrival in Texas and spend more time with The Horde.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:10 PM (HlyYF)

30 What no Disco photos? Thanks for the thread! Suddenly I need bacon for some reason...
Posted by: Iris at October 18, 2026 10:05 PM (286+n)

Another example of "What happens on the ranch, stays on the ranch"!

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)

31 Thank you for MoMeet pics Mr. Doof. Maybe some early October day I'll be plugging Corsicana, Tx into ye ol' GPS and heading east.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 18, 2026 10:11 PM (QGaXH)

32 Thanks Doof!
I think I can explain why I'm listed more than once on the sock puppet list.
I was connecting to Al Gore's Amazing Internet™ via Starlink in different places. Evidently each place gets a different hash.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 18, 2026 10:11 PM (uGZRR)

33 Whew what a weekend! So good seeing everyone! Food. So.much.food.
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:09 PM (ZdaMQ)

Did you munch on kale the whole drive back home today?

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (QMAsf)

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14 Macron says Trump bears some of the blame for the recent unpleasantness in Paris.
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 18, 2026 10:06 PM (ZxPkt)

Everyone is guilty - except Macron.

Some comically sad videos on X of older French leftists out on the streets with the rioters, trying to convince them that protest doesn’t smashing and looting all the nice shops they like. And then being shocked to find out that smashing and looting is all that the Africans are interested in.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (KxsfI)

35 14 Macron says Trump bears some of the blame for the recent unpleasantness in Paris.

Well, of course he did. He probably also blames Trump for the Franco-Prussian War.

Posted by: Archimedes at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (Riz8t)

36 The TXMOME is a great place for a spiritual renewal.

Things just didn't work out for me this year, but maybe next year.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (FZ29D)

37 Nice photos, sure it was lovely time. Reminds me that I consumed the last pound of bacon the other day. This will not stand.

Posted by: Emergency! at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (EdP2u)

38 One of the most interesting elements of meeting morons is to find out their professions. We have quite a range of dedicated specialists on hand. Gotta question? Someone knows.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:14 PM (Jr+re)

39 33 Whew what a weekend! So good seeing everyone! Food. So.much.food.
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:09 PM (ZdaMQ)

Did you munch on kale the whole drive back home today?
Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (QMAsf

🤣 actually, I existed on protein bars to get home as quickly as possible. Not ideal, obviously.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:14 PM (ZdaMQ)

40 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?
Posted by: BeckoningChasm

It would make sense if there were four of them.....

Posted by: mikeski at October 18, 2026 10:14 PM (VHUov)

41 One of the most interesting elements of meeting morons is to find out their professions. We have quite a range of dedicated specialists on hand. Gotta question? Someone knows.
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:14 PM (Jr+re)
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When it comes time to rebuild civilization, the Moron Horde will rule the world.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (FZ29D)

42 The TXMOME is a great place for a spiritual renewal.

Things just didn't work out for me this year, but maybe next year.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM (FZ29D)

It was very nice of you to provide the "exemption from the pants rule on the book thread" raffle prize.

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (QMAsf)

43 Spent the afternoon with Mom. Almost 96 years old and still independent at home although mostly blind. Brought tostadas. Went through her mail with her and paid the bills. Had a couple beers and talked politics (she loves Melania). It was a good day.

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (oq9dX)

44 Perfessor, you were sorely missed. I am going to demand extra hugs from you next year.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ua/lL)

45 36 The TXMOME is a great place for a spiritual renewal.

Things just didn't work out for me this year, but maybe next year.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:12 PM

You were missed. But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ZdaMQ)

46 Gosh! I wish I could have made it....had to do old gal stuff.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (96kpa)

47 But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!

Well . . . not sure of the meaning here.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (Jr+re)

48 Thanks for the MoMe pics and the ONT, Disco

Posted by: scampydog at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (41CYW)

49 Allow me to repeat a post from a previous thread.

Everyone, there's something about The Horde I want you to understand.
The horde embodies the America you remember. Great people getting together for a friendly gathering to enjoy themselves.
A fun atmosphere of camaraderie with like minded conservatives, talking, laughing, renewing old friendships and creating new ones. Lots of great food, drink and conversation in a comfortable venue with extremely gracious and enthusiastic hosts. There's beer, wine and hooch. And snacks. And food. Did I mention food? (Good Lord, they roasted an entire pig!)
And music. And karaoke. And dancing.

And yes, there's guns. But ONLY IF you're so inclined. It's not a gathering of bunker mentality gun nuts. But if you want a place to bring your pistol or rifle and practice and learn from experienced shooters with a strong emphasis on safety, well, that America still exists.

This is the Horde.
This is the Texas MoMe.
This is America.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (uGZRR)

50 Perfessor, you were sorely missed. I am going to demand extra hugs from you next year.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ua/lL)
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I'll see what I can do!

It wasn't in the stars this year.

Had some unexpected medical expenses crop up and teaching a class can make things difficult in getting away from it all.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (FZ29D)

51 Nice tit towels.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:17 PM (4Je4D)

52 Willowed:

Doof, I'm kicking myself for not keeping a record of those selections. Funny doesn't cover it.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 09:57 PM (ua/lL)

I think I remember them all. I'll type them up for you.

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:17 PM (QMAsf)

53 CoMM, we missed you. Next year, OK?

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:17 PM (Jr+re)

54 So happy for the attendees, sounds like a fantastic time!

Thanks to Herr Doof for getting out the ONT after the festivities!

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at October 18, 2026 10:17 PM (9vU69)

55 You were missed. But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ZdaMQ)

You are pantsless???

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (QMAsf)

56 We have quite a range of dedicated specialists on hand. Gotta question? Someone knows.
Posted by: LRob in OK

Specialists, autists, and fountains of misinformation.

Posted by: Triple Threat at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (EdP2u)

57 Quarter Twenty, Hear Hear !!!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (ua/lL)

58 I think Bride of PI had an enjoyable MoMe.
On Friday, she was already telling me how she was going to get off work earlier NEXT year to hasten our arrival in Texas and spend more time with The Horde.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot

Mrs. Tonypete had the same reaction when we attended. She was like "Wow, what a bunch of weirdos. I love these people!!"

She and Beserker discussed hair care regimens for an hour or so and she picked up a few pointers.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (V8Zwm)

59 Doof, you should have a pic of the Fed who lurked around all weekend.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (Jr+re)

60 1 "Flying cars are not a very efficient way to move things from one point to another."
—Bill Gates

Said the purveyor of inefficient bloatware.
Posted by: mindful webworker - danger! danger will wheaton! at October 18, 2026 10:02 PM (Cl/mc)
____________________________

I, absolutely, love the animosity between those two. Musk, last year, retweeted a photo of Gates crossing the street in a very stretched blue shirt because his had a large gut at the time, and Musk posted, "Congrats on the pregnancy. When are you due?"

Gates always gets the short end of the stick in their exchanges. And, he's being particularly petty and shortsighted here. The technology on that Roadster isn't really for cars. There are a bunch of different industries that will benefit from it. Construction, warehousing, search and rescue, etc.

Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:19 PM (dIske)

61 Macron made his first public comment on the riots tonight.

“How can French people do this to France?”

Some funny things happened in France: pallets of riot supplies magically appeared on street corners. And the rioters emptied a supermarket except for pork products.

And in the UK, a woman was questioned by police for vacationing in Israel, because the government was concerned she'd become a right-wing terrorist.

Posted by: Ian S. at October 18, 2026 10:20 PM (UmGiD)

62 Thanks for the MoMe pics and the ONT, Disco
Posted by: scampydog at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (41CYW)

Doggo! We missed you at the MoMe. Thanks for taking care of the Club for us last night while we boogied the night away.

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:20 PM (QMAsf)

63 But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ZdaMQ)

I wish Bill had kept his pants on.

Posted by: Melinda "Not So Fresh Now" Gates at October 18, 2026 10:21 PM (88C+u)

64 The unrest in Fwance is partly Trump's fault.

Trump's election and maga movement has disrupted The Plan.

The water the frog was in was slowly heating up, but suddenly the frog has been alerted, forcing the tyrants to go balls to the walls before intended.

Posted by: davidt at October 18, 2026 10:21 PM (Q+gd/)

65 Doof, you should have a pic of the Fed who lurked around all weekend.
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (Jr+re)

Haha

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:21 PM (QMAsf)

66 55 You were missed. But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ZdaMQ)

You are pantsless???
Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:18

That has nothing to do with what I am alluding to, Doof! But I am in bed so, if you really need to know…

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:21 PM (ZdaMQ)

67 Back home. Remonstrated at by cats. Soothed by treats.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 18, 2026 10:22 PM (amcLV)

68 Mrs. Tonypete had the same reaction when we attended. She was like "Wow, what a bunch of weirdos. I love these people!!"

She and Beserker discussed hair care regimens for an hour or so and she picked up a few pointers.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 18, 2026 10:18 PM (V8Zwm)

Will you ever be attending again?

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:22 PM (QMAsf)

69 40 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?
Posted by: BeckoningChasm

It would make sense if there were four of them.....

Posted by: mikeski at October 18, 2026 10:14 PM (VHUov)

Maybe it's like Fifth Third bank...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:23 PM (l3cgK)

70 I was reading through leftwing comments on the riots in France and the left has some thoughts...

1) These aren't riots, these are peaceful native student protestors. They just want better funded schools that's all. Don't you wingnuts know french people like to protect?

2) Obviously these are violent terrorist...working for "the right". [Note the posters on leftwing sites doesn't know the name of the "right wing" party in France apparently]

3) Of course these are immigrants rioting. The right is racist to them and they have to express their anger somehow.

And yes the people posting these mutually exclusive views all agreed with each other as well

Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:23 PM (sKqQm)

71 We have quite a range of dedicated specialists on hand. Gotta question? Someone knows.
Posted by: LRob in OK
......

Especially dating advice and health tips.

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oq9dX)

72 Wiki:
The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)

73 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?

That reminds me...what is the best thing about sex with twenty nine year olds?

There are 20 of them! HAHAHA

Posted by: Bill CLinton at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (sKqQm)

74 Good evening Horde and thanks Doof!

Posted by: TRex- post dino at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (LUFbp)

75 I hope so Doof - family needs precluded our trip there this year but we are hopeful we will get there again in the future.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (V8Zwm)

76 Thank You to all the attendees of TxMoMe 11. You bring such joy and fill my life with laughter and memories.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (ua/lL)

77 71 We have quite a range of dedicated specialists on hand. Gotta question? Someone knows.
Posted by: LRob in OK
......

Especially dating advice and health tips.

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (oq9dX)

Rub some dirt on it. Put a hot iron on it...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (l3cgK)

78 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (ccf/V)

79 Shouldn't it be the Fifteenth National Bank?

Posted by: davidt at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (Q+gd/)

80 67 Back home. Remonstrated at by cats. Soothed by treats.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 18

I have one who has been yelling at me since I walked in the door. He is currently purring loudly in my ear, guess he has moved on from being mad. Saijo is glued to me and the other kitty is asleep by my feet.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (ZdaMQ)

81 FIRST!!!!!

So close!

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (Jr+re)

82 Ok I've got a question.

I had a hollybush I inherited from the previous owner of my house. I didn't like it so I removed pretty much all the branches. What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?

Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

83 Just......wow.

Amazing.

I sincerely love you all.

.....no homo.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (ccf/V)

84 SPONGE!!!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (amcLV)

85 73 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?

That reminds me...what is the best thing about sex with twenty nine year olds?

There are 20 of them! HAHAHA

Posted by: Bill CLinton at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (sKqQm)

Why is that funny?

Posted by: Mohammed, Piss Be Upon Him at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (l3cgK)

86 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

C5 or 6 - whatever it takes.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (V8Zwm)

87
Rub some dirt on it. Put a hot iron on it...

IN a recent survey 97% of women reported they did not in fact like dirt rubbed on them on a first date.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

88 76 Thank You to all the attendees of TxMoMe 11. You bring such joy and fill my life with laughter and memories.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10

You are a blessing and a half.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:27 PM (ZdaMQ)

89 Imma just repeat what I said earlier: What a terrific time - again!
Thank you for the terrific three that made this happen, plus the amazing chefs, cooks, dishwashers, cleaner uppers, and shootypros - Bravo and brava!
Thank you so Some Rat’s son who made it possible for Rat to join us and be his funny, silly self.
It was fun to meet the newcomers and regulars and not so fun to not hang with the old comers - you were all so so missed.

Posted by: SnailRacer at October 18, 2026 10:27 PM (l4M08)

90 79 Shouldn't it be the Fifteenth National Bank?

Posted by: davidt at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (Q+gd/)

That would require math...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:28 PM (l3cgK)

91 I did hear someone advise Mis Hum to rub dirt on it. I think it was Eromero. I do NOT recall what body part was involved.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:28 PM (Jr+re)

92 Good evening morons y gracias Disco

I have got to practice my shutting up skills

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:28 PM (RIvkX)

93 I have one who has been yelling at me since I walked in the door. He is currently purring loudly in my ear, guess he has moved on from being mad. Saijo is glued to me and the other kitty is asleep by my feet.
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (ZdaMQ)
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That's always a nice feeling.

Got one kitty in my lap, another lurking under my desk, one curled up in a box on my futon, and the fourth is warming up her pillow in my bed.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:28 PM (FZ29D)

94 LRob, SpongeBro will be spending quality time in your neck of the woods in the near future.

A meet-up might be necessary.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (ccf/V)

95 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)

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If my math is correct, that makes it the Eighth National Bank.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (4Je4D)

96 Sunset on the ranch in Corsicana last night
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Thanks for this and the other photos looks like a blast

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (RIvkX)

97 Good reminder above. It was very nice to see Some Rat and his son. Hope it happens many more times!

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (Jr+re)

98 Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (amcLV)

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

*fistbump*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (ccf/V)

99 I'm sure us non-MoMe-ing plebs won't get to hear the deets but....deets???

Posted by: Funsize at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (3j87q)

100 Rub some dirt on it. Put a hot iron on it...

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Walk it off

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (4Je4D)

101 Posted by: SnailRacer at October 18, 2026

🎤🎵🎶 dancing queen 💃🪩💃

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (ZdaMQ)

102 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1
......

Call Manuel Labor. 1-800-ILL-EAGL

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (oq9dX)

103 78 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM

Whew. Proof that Sponge is NOT mort.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (HlyYF)

104 I had a hollybush I inherited from the previous owner of my house. I didn't like it so I removed pretty much all the branches. What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

Drill down the center after it dries out and dump stump removal powder in the hole.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (nEUC6)

105 Sponge, he and I need to exchange phone numbers. Who can be the go-between?

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (Jr+re)

106 95 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)

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If my math is correct, that makes it the Eighth National Bank.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (4Je4D)

Maybe more like 8/15ths?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:31 PM (l3cgK)

107 The Fifty-Eighth National Bank.

Posted by: davidt at October 18, 2026 10:32 PM (Q+gd/)

108 102 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1
......

Call Manuel Labor. 1-800-ILL-EAGL

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (oq9dX)

Sick.

Posted by: Ill Eagle at October 18, 2026 10:32 PM (l3cgK)

109 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies

May we just stay with debits and credits, please?

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:32 PM (Jr+re)

110 Sponge, he and I need to exchange phone numbers. Who can be the go-between?
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (Jr+re)

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

Email me. Link in nick, I think.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:32 PM (ccf/V)

111 or fifty third

Posted by: davidt at October 18, 2026 10:33 PM (Q+gd/)

112 Evening all,

We have a launch in the morning.

SpaceX/NASA - Falcon 9 - Bandwagon-5
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: October 19, 2026
Launch Time: 6:30 a.m. EDT (1030 UTC, 12:30 CEST)

https://youtu.be/GxvZk5YHfR4

Posted by: Joyenz at October 18, 2026 10:33 PM (2F0/Y)

113 nick no connect.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:34 PM (Jr+re)

114 104 I had a hollybush I inherited from the previous owner of my house. I didn't like it so I removed pretty much all the branches. What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

Drill down the center after it dries out and dump stump removal powder in the hole.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (nEUC6)

Is that how tranny surgery works?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:34 PM (l3cgK)

115 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

If the cut is fresh, dumping full-strength Roundup right out of the bottle onto the cut will kill the roots.

Posted by: Worked On Giant Poison Ivy Vines at October 18, 2026 10:34 PM (EdP2u)

116 Whew. Proof that Sponge is NOT mort.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (HlyYF)

***********

Yessir. And you people thought you could shoot........

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:34 PM (ccf/V)

117 Good evening Horde and thanks Doof!
Posted by: TRex- post dino at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (LUFbp)

Howdy Dino!

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:34 PM (QMAsf)

118 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

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First, get a stick of dynamite.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:35 PM (4Je4D)

119 FIRST!!!!!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:25 PM (ccf/V)

Dafuq you doing here??

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:35 PM (QMAsf)

120 Early voting tomorrow.

Posted by: Eromero at October 18, 2026 10:35 PM (LHPAg)

121 I had a hollybush I inherited from the previous owner of my house. I didn't like it so I removed pretty much all the branches. What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

A half stick of C4.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 18, 2026 10:35 PM (g8Ew8)

122 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

Backhoe.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (/9wBX)

123 You should be able to at least hover the mouse over my nick and see the address.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (ccf/V)

124 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)
____________________

I'm reluctant to tell you this, but the only way is to dig out the root system manually. They have a dense root base that will resprout unless it's removed entirely.

Best way is to spend a couple days pouring water about 2 feet out from the stump and in towards the stump. It makes it easier to dig and get the main root clump.

I have a couple holly bushes that I just trim for a couple reasons. 1. I don't want to dig out root systems. 2. Besides the evergreens, it's one of the few pieces of vegetation that remains hardy and green in the cold winters. Bonus: Free Christmas decorations with trimmings.

Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (dIske)

125 Backhoe.

OK, I'll lob it out -

How much does a backhoe cost?

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (Jr+re)

126 Dafuq you doing here??
Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:35 PM (QMAsf)

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

Sitting outside enjoying my new jacket. Had some ti.e to kill.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:37 PM (ccf/V)

127 This isn’t the first time this has happened in France, and there’s great precedent for what must be done if they wish to save their nation; if France has any will left to save itself.

Paris Commune, 1871. Following the disgrace of the Franco-Prussian war, Paris declared itself a revolutionary commune and began a wave of executions and burnings of historical monuments; much like the riots happening now. Even the Archbishop of Paris was executed by then.

After 2 months, the French Army got organized and moved in to take the city back (under a French General named MacMahon, of all things) Casualties were significant, but probably light for these kinds of things; ten to twenty thousand revolutionaries killed either fighting or executed shortly after capture. Order was restored, and France had 40 years of civil peace and quiet as a result.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:37 PM (KxsfI)

128
An update on my mother for those of you that were here last night and early morning. I went to bed, oh about noon today after Miley got up to take over the watch, and I just woke up about an hour ago. I wouldn't know what day or time it was if I didn't have the computer display here.

I'm reminded of that famous line of Gen. Douglas MacArthur that old soldiers never die, they just fade away. Well, Mama is an old soldier, and she's just slowly fading away it looks like. She's not here at all I don't think, can't speak or seems to be away of anything. She's just slowly fading into the good night.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (w6EFb)

129 Got it now, Sponge.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (Jr+re)

130 Ask RMBS about his speedo !!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (ua/lL)

131 Sitting outside enjoying my new jacket. Had some ti.e to kill.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:37 PM (ccf/V)

Hahahahahaha! Well played.

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (QMAsf)

132 99 I'm sure us non-MoMe-ing plebs won't get to hear the deets but....deets???
Posted by: Funsize at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (3j87q)

Okay, so I got there and then *laughing* and then *laughing harder*, so sponge said *wheezing now* and then it was the wrong trailer, and oh my stars. You should’ve been there.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (ZdaMQ)

133 Or, this nick hover thing.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (ccf/V)

134 Drill down the center after it dries out and dump stump removal powder in the hole.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 18, 2026 10:30 PM (nEUC6)

Isn’t that called Tannerite?

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 18, 2026 10:39 PM (KxsfI)

135 I'm thinking about those raffle prize towels and I'm conflicted. Not sure which is best for wet hands...tits or boobies?

Posted by: Diogenes at October 18, 2026 10:39 PM (2WIwB)

136 She's just slowly fading into the good night.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October

I am so very sorry. I will get on my knees and pray for you, her, Miley, everyone.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:39 PM (ZdaMQ)

137 Got it now, Sponge.
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (Jr+re)

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

#Winning

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:40 PM (ccf/V)

138 This is the Horde.
This is the Texas MoMe.
This is America.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 18, 2026 10:16 PM (uGZRR)
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b"h

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:40 PM (RIvkX)

139 publius and Miley, no words but plenty of prayer for all of you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:40 PM (ua/lL)

140 40 How many commentors are named Quarter Twenty?
Posted by: BeckoningChasm

See comment #32.

Blame it on Elon ...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 18, 2026 10:41 PM (uGZRR)

141 publius and Miley, no words but plenty of prayer for all of you.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:40 PM (ua/lL)

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

All of this.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:41 PM (ccf/V)

142 Prayers for you and your mom and family, publius.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:42 PM (Jr+re)

143 Trolling the French:

Israel War Room
@IsraelWarRoom
We call on France to exercise restraint when dispersing the freedom fighters on the streets of Paris. These brave warriors for justice must receive immediate humanitarian aid, and their safety must be guaranteed in accordance with international law. Failure to comply will leave us no choice but to bring a case before the ICJ, in close cooperation with that renowned champion of human rights, Afghanistan.

Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (dIske)

144 Blame it on Elon ...
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 18, 2026 10:41 PM

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

Lyrics in Milli Vanilli's trash can.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (ccf/V)

145 How much does a backhoe cost?
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (Jr+re)

Home Depot will rent a mini excavator for around 350 dollars a day. You can probably beat that price by calling your local equipment rental stores.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (/9wBX)

146 publius, Rascally Mr. Miley
Hitting my knees for you all.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (2WIwB)

147 Thanks so very much, all.

Posted by: Publius on Stupid Phone at October 18, 2026 10:44 PM (w6EFb)

148 Prayers up, publius

Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:44 PM (QMAsf)

149 What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.

Posted by: somebody had to say it at October 18, 2026 10:44 PM (VHUov)

150 122 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

Backhoe.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 18, 2026 10:36 PM (/9wBX)

That's more than $20, same as in town...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:45 PM (l3cgK)

151 I'm reminded of that famous line of Gen. Douglas MacArthur that old soldiers never die, they just fade away. Well, Mama is an old soldier, and she's just slowly fading away it looks like. She's not here at all I don't think, can't speak or seems to be away of anything. She's just slowly fading into the good night.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM (w6EFb)
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It's such a blessing for you and miley to be there for her I am sure it is a comfort for her.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:45 PM (RIvkX)

152 Thanks, jim. Wasn't sure anyone got it.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:45 PM (Jr+re)

153 I had a hollybush I inherited from the previous owner of my house. I didn't like it so I removed pretty much all the branches. What I have left is a "trunk" a fairly thing piece of solid wood sticking out of the ground and I'm sure a ton of roots.

What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?

Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM

Herbicides are your best friend on some occasions.

Go to you favorite big box hardware store and look through the "brush killer" selections. Select a brand with a high concentration of triclopyr. Read the instructions for a "cut stump" treatment.

Pour a small amount of the prepared herbicide in a wax paper cup or plastic cup and grab an old 2" paintbrush that is at its end of life. Saw off the holly trunk about 8-10 inches above ground level. Immediately thereafter, liberally paint the cut surface and top 6" of the bark with your prepared herbicide.

Use up all of the herbicide, and then throw away the cup and paintbrush. Also be sure to wash your hands with soap.

Do it before the first hard frost, while the sap is moving down to the roots, and the triclopyr will be efficiently moved right down into that big root ball.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:46 PM (HlyYF)

154 I hate reaching the climactic ending of a book at the end of the day...

Do I stay up late to finish the last 100 pages or so?

Or do I finish it first thing in the morning before work?

Decisions, decisions....

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 18, 2026 10:46 PM (FZ29D)

155 135 I'm thinking about those raffle prize towels and I'm conflicted. Not sure which is best for wet hands...tits or boobies?

Posted by: Diogenes at October 18, 2026 10:39 PM (2WIwB)

I dunno about drying your hands, but for motorboating...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:46 PM (l3cgK)

156 Israel War Room
@IsraelWarRoom
We call on France to exercise restraint when dispersing the freedom fighters on the streets of Paris. These brave warriors for justice must receive immediate humanitarian aid, and their safety must be guaranteed in accordance with international law. Failure to comply will leave us no choice but to bring a case before the ICJ, in close cooperation with that renowned champion of human rights, Afghanistan.
Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (dIske)
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They need to move forward to create two-state solution without delay in accordance with international law. Also, send in UN peacekeepers

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:47 PM (RIvkX)

157 No question, Perfessor. Finish it now!

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:47 PM (Jr+re)

158 You dry your hands on the bra while freeing the boobies to enjoy their majesty.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:48 PM (ccf/V)

159 Israel War Room
@IsraelWarRoom
We call on France to exercise restraint when dispersing the freedom fighters on the streets of Paris. These brave warriors for justice must receive immediate humanitarian aid, and their safety must be guaranteed in accordance with international law. Failure to comply will leave us no choice but to bring a case before the ICJ, in close cooperation with that renowned champion of human rights, Afghanistan.

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*SNORT*

Choke on that, Macron.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:49 PM (4Je4D)

160 I am off to bed, it’s back to reality where I have to get up early and be productive. No more lounging around a gorgeous ranch in the mornings, having food prepared for me, and then live entertainment at night.

Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (ZdaMQ)

161 159 Israel War Room
@IsraelWarRoom
We call on France to exercise restraint when dispersing the freedom fighters on the streets of Paris. These brave warriors for justice must receive immediate humanitarian aid, and their safety must be guaranteed in accordance with international law. Failure to comply will leave us no choice but to bring a case before the ICJ, in close cooperation with that renowned champion of human rights, Afghanistan.

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*SNORT*

Choke on that, Macron.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:49 PM (4Je4D)

I hear he chokes on his wife's...nevermind.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (l3cgK)

162 No question, Perfessor. Finish it now!
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:47 PM (Jr+re)
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It's traditional to do it with a flashlight under the covers in bed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (RIvkX)

163 130 Ask RMBS about his speedo !!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:38 PM

Rancher Bob has a perfectly nice pond at his place.

I don't understand why RMBS didn't swim a few laps across the pond and model his new speedo for the 'ettes?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (HlyYF)

164 IN a recent survey 97% of women reported they did not in fact like dirt rubbed on them on a first date.
Posted by: 18-1
.......

Damn. All this time I've been doing it wrong?

Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (oq9dX)

165 Got to shift my schedule some, not try to make the overnight thread my own overnight. Just so addictive!

A song by the American gospel blues singer-guitarist Blind Gary Davi… first recorded on August 24, 1960… covered by Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, and Hot Tuna in the 1960s… https://w.wiki/dh$V

https://youtu.be/-9IVP8pCN5U

G'nite, y'all.💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - mercy! at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (Cl/mc)

166 162 No question, Perfessor. Finish it now!
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:47 PM (Jr+re)
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It's traditional to do it with a flashlight under the covers in bed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (RIvkX)

kinky

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (l3cgK)

167 You dry your hands on the bra while freeing the boobies to enjoy their majesty.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:48 PM (ccf/V)

Now that right there just validates what was said above. So many specialists among the Horde. Good advice for just about anything.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 18, 2026 10:51 PM (2WIwB)

168 It's traditional to do it with a flashlight under the covers in bed.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:50 PM (RIvkX)

kinky

We may have a "slight" communication issue here . . . . .

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:52 PM (Jr+re)

169 I wish you a good night. Like Piper I had better be productive tomorrow. My vacation is over.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 18, 2026 10:54 PM (ua/lL)

170 My #165: Blind Gary Davis

Posted by: mindful webworker - now g'nite fer realz at October 18, 2026 10:55 PM (Cl/mc)

171 My vacation is over. We move starting tomorrow. One week of loading and driving and unloading.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:55 PM (ccf/V)

172 The only dismaying aspect of the TxMoMe is that we all can't meet everybody who's there.

It's like scanning radio stations, as I did on the drive home. Dozens of broadcasters are simultaneously at work. You have to select one.

But that's why it's annual.

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 10:56 PM (p/isN)

173 Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM
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Agree 100% with this post:

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at October 18, 2026 10:46 PM
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This method works!

Posted by: JQ at October 18, 2026 10:56 PM (rdVOm)

174 Gnight morons it's nice to hear you left it all on the momee field this weekend.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 18, 2026 10:57 PM (RIvkX)

175 The technology on that Roadster isn't really for cars. There are a bunch of different industries that will benefit from it. Construction, warehousing, search and rescue, etc.
Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:19 PM (dIske)

Seventh Generation Fighters, for one.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 18, 2026 10:58 PM (rbvCR)

176 Nite all. Scarce again this week. Almost over.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at October 18, 2026 10:58 PM (ccf/V)

177 Tired. Out for the evening.

Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:59 PM (Jr+re)

178 What is the best way to get rid of the rest of it?
Posted by: 18-1 at October 18, 2026 10:26 PM (sKqQm)

When I was a kid, it was "chainsaw, logging chain and make sure the truck is in 4-wheel low" to pop it out. Sometimes you needed to dig around the root ball to get a nice separation.
Nowadays, you could cut it down to ground level and spray the stump, or contact the guys with the stump grinder.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 18, 2026 11:02 PM (rbvCR)

179 >>>8 [333 comments] 'm'

uh-oh

Posted by: m at October 18, 2026 11:02 PM (odBC9)

180 Checking out here too. Heading out to pursue the Wile E. wapiti tomorrow.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 18, 2026 11:04 PM (2WIwB)

181 If my math is correct, that makes it the Eighth National Bank.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (4Je4D)

Um, maybe 0.2 / 0.333 = 0.6006006006. . .~ bank

boobooboob . . . bank. Sounds legit

Posted by: Kindltot at October 18, 2026 11:05 PM (rbvCR)

182 Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 18, 2026 11:07 PM (Y/06r)

183 8 [333 comments] 'm'
uh-oh
Posted by: m

That's only half as evil as it could be.

Posted by: mikeski at October 18, 2026 11:08 PM (VHUov)

184
Speaking of Elon's flying stunt Roadster, I was just looking at some of the crap I follow and laughed out loud. Some of he flat-earthers are saying that was Elon showing us all that gravity isn't real....

So, all the rockets are fake, but that is real and proves gravity is a lie.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:09 PM (w6EFb)

185 Doof, you should have a pic of the Fed who lurked around all weekend.

Just judging from the food, I'll bet that assignment gets volunteers.

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:10 PM (p/isN)

186 Just judging from the food, I'll bet that assignment gets volunteers.
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:10 PM (p/isN)

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Guys with khakis and tiki torches gotta eat too.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 11:12 PM (4Je4D)

187
Oh, the rockets are fake, except when there's that "jelly fish" effect when the sun angle high up is just right. That's Elon trying to break through the firmament.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:12 PM (w6EFb)

188 95 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)

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If my math is correct, that makes it the Eighth National Bank.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (4Je4D)

It could also be the Eight Fifteenths National Bank.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 18, 2026 11:12 PM (0CU3H)

189 Thanks for the ONT, Doof! Love the pictures. 'Moose out front' was a nice touch, LOL.

Posted by: JQ at October 18, 2026 11:14 PM (rdVOm)

190 Israel War Room
@IsraelWarRoom
We call on France to exercise restraint when dispersing the freedom fighters on the streets of Paris. These brave warriors for justice must receive immediate humanitarian aid, and their safety must be guaranteed in accordance with international law. Failure to comply will leave us no choice but to bring a case before the ICJ, in close cooperation with that renowned champion of human rights, Afghanistan.
Posted by: Orson at October 18, 2026 10:43 PM (dIske)

Bibi has been taking trolling lessons from Donnie Two-Scoops.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 18, 2026 11:14 PM (g8Ew8)

191 Prayers for Publius and Miley. Glad everyone had a good TxMoMe as it sound like such fun!
*******
43 Spent the afternoon with Mom. Almost 96 years old and still independent at home although mostly blind. Brought tostadas. Went through her mail with her and paid the bills. Had a couple beers and talked politics (she loves Melania). It was a good day.
Posted by: wth at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (oq9dX)
*****
My mother lived independently til about a month ago and a slight fall (she said). Now has sitters. In the hospital since Wed and has a lumbar fracture that was glued. Rehab tomorrow. She will be 96 in December. Strong, wonderful, Christian woman who is not afraid of death. She seems sort of ticked off when I spoke to her (brace for when she's up). Her mother lived to be 96. I am pretty sure I don't want to follow them in anything but attitude.

My brother and his mental wife live on the farm 1/4 mi from the house my parents built. SIL promoted herself into a role of care coordinator today and informed me and my sons that my brother (whom I am close to) does not need all the calls/texts/etc. I have spoken to him once Friday morning when the procedure was canceled and then on

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:14 PM (hzuYO)

192 188 95 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)

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If my math is correct, that makes it the Eighth National Bank.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 18, 2026 10:29 PM (4Je4D)

It could also be the Eight Fifteenths National Bank.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 18, 2026 11:12 PM (0CU3H)

See #106

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 11:14 PM (l3cgK)

193 142 Prayers for you and your mom and family, publius.
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 18, 2026 10:42 PM (Jr+re)

Same, publius, Miley et al.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 18, 2026 11:14 PM (0CU3H)

194
Again, thanks to you all. This is exhausting, even more so than any physical exertion. The mental drain is just exhausting.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:16 PM (w6EFb)

195 1/15 bank

Posted by: math at October 18, 2026 11:17 PM (88C+u)

196 Tapeworm med helps endometriosis
Combo of ivermectin

horse med

winnies

Posted by: r hennigantx at October 18, 2026 11:17 PM (/+uur)

197 The mental drain is just exhausting.
Posted by: publius

"Anticipatory grief" is a real thing. Again, I'm so sorry you're facing this.

Posted by: JQ at October 18, 2026 11:18 PM (rdVOm)

198 @87 --

Put a blanket down first.

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:19 PM (p/isN)

199 >> "Anticipatory grief" is a real thing.

Yes, indeed. I know exactly what that is now.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:21 PM (w6EFb)

200
Yes, I'm glad y'all had fun out at the MoMe. Sounds like it was a blast.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:22 PM (w6EFb)

201 @93 --

Four cats? You got another one?

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:22 PM (p/isN)

202 They need to move forward to create two-state solution without delay in accordance with international law. Also, send in UN peacekeepers
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Shit. How does one even respond to this. Hey France, reap what you sow, assholes.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 18, 2026 11:23 PM (yEz+x)

203 The name "Fifth Third" is derived from the names of the bank's two predecessor companies, Fifth National Bank and Third National Bank, which merged in 1908.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

Aren't the originals named for the streets they were on? So it would make sense to put the combined bank on Fourth.

Posted by: mikeski, applying cartography instead of arithmetic at October 18, 2026 11:24 PM (VHUov)

204 Four cats? You got another one?
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:22 PM (p/isN)

Mary Cloggenstein thinks those are rookie numbers.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 18, 2026 11:25 PM (rbvCR)

205 (Cont) I need to vent. Bro and I were laughing inappropriately as the wacko on/off/on procedure for our sweet mother before 7am. I was arranging to pay for a hospital bed if Mama. SIL has done NOTHING but stated today that all emails/texts come through her as he's stressed. WUT?

I got into Mama's record to translate labs, MRI, etc. for my brother. We are close and no problems.

Then I get this email from SIL today and did not answer, wrote emails to my brother anyway (they share an email because she's nuts). I texted him and SHE answered on HIS phone. I think he's been abducted at this point.

She's about 2' shorter than me and afraid of me except these weird emails once a year. I'm polite but have never liked her. I would never hurt bro or my mother by telling her off, & now I would have to go to confession if I told her what I thought.

Sons got the wacko email that I forwarded to my dude saying, no way! He said he talked to his uncle Friday afternoon and he seemed fine.

We think he doesn't know SIL goes nuts, fires off an email of import, and then deletes so he can't see it.

I dislike petty and weird people who are not even funny. If you are crazy, at least own it!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:25 PM (hzuYO)

206 @99 --

MoMe details:

Smile smile

Hug hug

Bang bang

Gab gab

Chomp chomp

Sing sing

Dance dance

Bye bye

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:25 PM (p/isN)

207 Aren't the originals named for the streets they were on? So it would make sense to put the combined bank on Fourth.
Posted by: mikeski,
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Hence the Firth of Forth.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 18, 2026 11:26 PM (XeU6L)

208 What do you call a dinosaur that uses cheap toilet paper?

A Megasoreass. Megasaurus?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 18, 2026 11:28 PM (qx7Zg)

209 195 1/15 bank

Posted by: math at October 18, 2026 11:17 PM (88C+u)

Naw, they merged...should be a union, not intersection...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 11:29 PM (l3cgK)

210 199 >> "Anticipatory grief" is a real thing.

Yes, indeed. I know exactly what that is now.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:21 PM (w6EFb)
******
Very sorry as I know it's hard. My father had a long illness over a decade ago and died with love surrounding him 3 days after becoming unresponsive. It's very hard but my relief and comfort was that he was well loved and had great care for 5yrs at home.

We hope we can get our mother home from rehab in 2wks with 24/7 sitters and HHC PT. She has some medical stuff we didn't know about that showed up in her labs...EKG shows an infarction in the last 2yrs, etc.

She's almost 96, alert, independent and today I think ticked off. I caught in the record that she was listed as a full code and my bro corrected that to DNR (see! I am good for something 1000 miles away!).

Spoke to her today and she's tired and has been through a lot. I hope she gets a bit better but it's downhill from here at her age.

Find comfort in those quiet moments of holding her hand. She knows y'all are there and it's going to be ok.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:31 PM (hzuYO)

211 206 @99 --

MoMe details:

Smile smile

Hug hug

Bang bang

Gab gab

Chomp chomp

Sing sing

Dance dance

Bye bye

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:25 PM (p/isN)

What happens at a MoMe stays at a MoMe...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 18, 2026 11:31 PM (l3cgK)

212 >>>I dislike petty and weird people who are not even funny. If you are crazy, at least own it!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Sorry you are having to go through that.
You can nail her, peacefully, but put your brain at third party to look at the situation. You can road block it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 11:31 PM (vC80E)

213 What I was going to say is, 'man that music is hot', but then I remembered to turn the heater off.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 11:32 PM (vC80E)

214 Trouble in lingerie? (Meme)

https://youtu.be/k9w4-PpPxY0?t=293

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 18, 2026 11:37 PM (qx7Zg)

215 @210 --

Haw! I KNEW some Moron would take it that way.

OK ... pew pew

Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:39 PM (p/isN)

216 She's just slowly fading into the good night.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb)

May She be Blessed with the Peace that Passeth Understanding.

May you & Miley be Blessed with Strength for this difficult time.

May you all be Comforted...

Posted by: Adriane the Critic . . . at October 18, 2026 11:39 PM (3ZUWJ)

217
Sorry you are having to go through that.
You can nail her, peacefully, but put your brain at third party to look at the situation. You can road block it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 11:31 PM (vC80E)
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I just ignore her and act like I don't read her emails. I don't answer. In the past she's wailed about him having to put our mother's garbage bins on the road once a week and fill her generator if power goes out. Big deal. They got free acres with our permission to build on the lake.

I am positive my brother is not a jerk about the above and she's just a petty weirdo. I sometimes answer that he and I are talking about whatever issue she's drummed up and all will be well. He and I have never had a cross word as he's 10yrs younger.

My late brother and I would fight like crazy people but then laugh. I wish he was hear to mock her with me. Now my dude and sons tell me she's crazy so I know I have my wall o' men behind me.

I can only imagine dividing up the trust someday. However she's afraid of my dude as well and just a mosquito whine keyboard warrior who apparently skipped her meds/moon wrong phase.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:40 PM (hzuYO)

218 Friend told me it was a big release for his dad when he assured him that he would look after his kooky sister (dad's daughter).
After receiving that comfort he let go.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 11:40 PM (vC80E)

219
I've been blessed with mostly sane relatives. There was a flake and an arch-lib in the mix, but they weren't crazy, just avoid the politics and all would be well.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:42 PM (w6EFb)

220 215 @210 --

Haw! I KNEW some Moron would take it that way.

OK ... pew pew
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 18, 2026 11:39 PM (p/isN)

I thought someone brought towed artillery.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 18, 2026 11:42 PM (qx7Zg)

221
Put a blanket down first.
Posted by: Weak Geek

Under the boardwalk.

Posted by: Paul Simon at October 18, 2026 11:42 PM (Cqx++)

222 You were missed. But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM (ZdaMQ)

You are pantsless???
Posted by: Doof at October 18, 2026 10:18

That has nothing to do with what I am alluding to, Doof! But I am in bed so, if you really need to know…
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:21 PM (ZdaMQ)

Piper is telling us she's pantsless and in bed? Now THIS is the internet I'm used to!

Posted by: GWB at October 18, 2026 11:46 PM (kU0PQ)

223
JAXA, the Japanese space agency is going to launch their MMX mission to the Martian moons tomorrow around 3:30 PM EDT or so.

They're going to land a rover on Phobos, collect some samples, and bring it back to earth in 2031. That will be interesting.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:49 PM (w6EFb)

224 219
I've been blessed with mostly sane relatives. There was a flake and an arch-lib in the mix, but they weren't crazy, just avoid the politics and all would be well.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:42 PM (w6EFb)
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She's an in-law, only child, spoiled by her divorced parents and always weird. No children. I tolerate her out of respect and love for my brother. We doubt he knows she does this crap.

She rears up like a demented gopher about once a year with her "issues."

She's basically an anthroplogy study for me. However, the emotional roller coaster since Wed has been tiring as well as we know time is short with our Mama.

She'd better not poke the bear a whole lot. News for her: he's my brother who loves me, we laugh a lot, and I'm going to text and call him when I feel like it about our mother without her "permission." She's not the boss of me!

She'll get the message, which won't be subtle as I don't play games. I'm also not mean, but once a year I wish I could be without regret! One day only to tell her what a nutcase she is! That would be so great!

I'm lucky in life and love and she can freak out by herself as I don't play.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:53 PM (hzuYO)

225 >> "Anticipatory grief" is a real thing.
Yes, indeed. I know exactly what that is now.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 18, 2026 11:21

Prayers up from here for ya'll. Sleep well Mama and God be with publius and miley.

I just got back from working on clearing Dad's house possessions for sale. It really finalizes the loss.

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 18, 2026 11:53 PM (4Qj8V)

226
They're going to land a rover on Phobos, collect some samples, and bring it back to earth in 2031. That will be interesting.
Posted by: publius

Great! The Phobos Strain

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 18, 2026 11:53 PM (Cqx++)

227 >> Great! The Phobos Strain

You have nothing to worry about....

Posted by: Dr. Fauci, salivating at the thought at October 18, 2026 11:55 PM (w6EFb)

228 You can nail her, peacefully,
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 18, 2026 11:31 PM (vC80E)

Ummm....
Phrasing?

Posted by: GWB at October 18, 2026 11:56 PM (kU0PQ)

229 She'll get the message, which won't be subtle as I don't play games. I'm also not mean, but once a year I wish I could be without regret! One day only to tell her what a nutcase she is! That would be so great!

I'm lucky in life and love and she can freak out by herself as I don't play.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 18, 2026 11:53 PM (hzuYO)

You're getting her a bag of marbles for Christmas, aren't you. To replace the ones she's missing.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 18, 2026 11:57 PM (qx7Zg)

230 You were missed. But boy does someone have some pants for you! And it’s not me!
Posted by: Piper at October 18, 2026 10:15 PM

I'm right here, you know.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 18, 2026 11:57 PM (raF1/)

231 Where did our love go?

https://tinyurl.com/5bf2urd

Posted by: JackStraw at October 18, 2026 11:59 PM (viF8m)

232
Just looking up that Phobos strain possibility, they've decided the probability of any "Martian bug" being present in the return sample if less than 1 in a million. So it's been granted "Unrestricted Earth Return" license. No need to worry about sealing or quarantine.

Now, any samples from the Martian surface itself would be under the strictest biohazard protocols.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 19, 2026 12:01 AM (w6EFb)

233
Bibi has been taking trolling lessons from Donnie Two-Scoops.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacon

=================

But will France get the joke?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 19, 2026 12:03 AM (mmrXZ)

234
Ummm....
Phrasing?
Posted by: GWB at October 18, 2026 11:56 PM (kU0PQ)
********
Dude...you've taken too many blue pills again tonight, haven't you?

We raised sarcastic and funny sons. They stayed with her and bro this summer when we were all there. They adopted a strange fancy breed of dog who was losing his puppy mind. We are fairly sure she does this to dogs. He was at least 25lbs and she was trying to wear him in a carrier thing and he looked mad. He bit off part of a brick in front of a trainer guy and got shipped off to TN to train to be a proper dog.

DIL found 18pages of a document in the kitchen of dog training. We are unsure where it came from but some typing was in BOLD. Like this: "At 7:30pm L will take sleeping pills and dog will go potty. Then crated." We are unsure what happened if he barked or gacked up a lizard. She's very rigid and anything throws her off.

My brother is very laid back and also sarcastic and for some reason, we guess, loves her.

The two dogs before this one (fancy breeds) were also nuts and barked all day at air. Twee names.

Maybe I should get some of these sleeping pills? And an 18 page document schedule to boss my husband around with?

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 19, 2026 12:04 AM (hzuYO)

235 You're getting her a bag of marbles for Christmas, aren't you. To replace the ones she's missing.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 18, 2026 11:57 PM (qx7Zg)

*******
Ah, no dear man. SHE decided years ago to NO LONGER (there's always a lotta caps) exchange gifts. We thought, whatevah!

She gives gifts to our grandchildren (who will someday think she's weird, too). As the world churns.

We collectively pretend she's normal if she's around, because polite Southeners do this when our crazy relative is present. We don't hide them in the attic.

Our best trips home are when she has a cold.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 19, 2026 12:09 AM (hzuYO)

236 Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat (at various times tonight)

Re: Sis in law.

You poor dear! I've been reading along, and periodically my attention turns to the broken cuckoo clock on my living room wall... (it's funny because *I* don't have to deal with her.) Sorry.

Glad you have plenty of backup!

Posted by: JQ at October 19, 2026 12:11 AM (rdVOm)

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