EMT 07/22/17

EMT amongst yourselves. Try not to spill coffee in the hut, and mind your head around the Storm trooper wind chimes. Did anyone else notice those cute fuzzy ewoks were about to eat Han, and did eat some troopers?

But they're the good guys. Mmhmm.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

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1 Early it is

Posted by: Tentotwo at July 22, 2017 05:50 AM (yhf6w)

2 Damnit Verizon. We were first for first time evah, but Nooo you had to drag your ass to the podium.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 05:54 AM (l12Jm)

3 Does anyone else find the Verizon Store obnoxious? I have to make an appointment with a special agent and wait 10 mins just to find out if this comes in blue?

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 05:58 AM (l12Jm)

4 Oh thank God. That ONT was a train wreck.

'Mornin'

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 05:58 AM (sdi6R)

5 I mean geez, there's an Appointment Tech who dutifully screens your questions and puts you in the super fab hip que. The job obviously requires intelligence so how about training her to know if this comes in blue.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (l12Jm)

6 I went to sleep early last night and woke up about 3:00. All I can say is, "Thank God it's Saturday".

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (sdi6R)

7 Dang it missed my flight.

Stupid boarding pass had no barcode took a while to correct.

Flying cheapest of the cheap on Spirit. At least they got me on next flight no extra charges. Just have to wait 4 hours.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:02 AM (OH0N/)

8 I bet you guys can tell me if this comes in blue. And without even looking.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:03 AM (l12Jm)

9 Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (sdi6R)

Same here except 0230. Do yourself a favor, don't go read the second half of the ONT if you haven't already.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:03 AM (hS07U)

10 5 I mean geez, there's an Appointment Tech who dutifully screens your questions and puts you in the super fab hip que. The job obviously requires intelligence so how about training her to know if this comes in blue.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (l12Jm)

At least its not the apple store where you can't just walk in, you need to make an appointment. I stopped bothering going to the Verizon store after they annoyed me, and now handle it all on their website. You can probably find out if it comes in blue there too.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:04 AM (cAnNx)

11 re teh Ewoks, protein is protein. It's not cannibalism cuz different species. Eat what you shoot? That's a thing, you know.

Now that cartel boss down in Mexico, he was having victim tamales according to a couple of recent articles.

And in reality land, quite a few Earth species practice cannibalism. Including Man.

Posted by: GnuBreed at July 22, 2017 06:04 AM (6jaju)

12 Trainwrecky ONT. That's weird. That never happens.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:04 AM (OH0N/)

13 The sidebar article about the "Fundamental Hollowness of the Conservative Intellectual Elite" is good. I read it last night. It was written by a young Hillsdale grad.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:05 AM (sdi6R)

14 Ewoks. Cute unless they are sticking obsidian blades in your eyes.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:06 AM (OH0N/)

15 9 Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (sdi6R)

Same here except 0230. Do yourself a favor, don't go read the second half of the ONT if you haven't already.
Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:03 AM (hS07U)

I was lurking, and occasionally trying to change the subject.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:06 AM (sdi6R)

16 What is that you want to know comes in blue?

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:07 AM (OH0N/)

17 I was lurking, and occasionally trying to change the subject.
Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:06 AM (sdi6R)

As you know, it didn't work.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:07 AM (hS07U)

18 I put in my two cents at #850. That's all I'm gonna say.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:09 AM (hS07U)

19 15 Rickl, I just lurked. Way too feisty of an ONT for my tastes.

And a linky-poo for you -- SpaceX drops powered Dragon landings plan (via Space.com):

http://preview.tinyurl.com/y8lcsvn4

Posted by: GnuBreed at July 22, 2017 06:10 AM (6jaju)

20
I went to sleep early last night and woke up about 3:00. All I can say is, "Thank God it's Saturday".

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (sdi6R)

This.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:13 AM (gDoff)

21 SO tired of chicken moderators of equivalence. They are incapable of judging one party as the bad actor. So they cower until they can majestically rise and declare "BOTH sides need to behave or else".

Just ditched Beta Hater Althouse over it, and now Legal Insurrection is infected too. Goes like this:

Troll: poke
Fen: ......
Troll: poke
Fen: ....!
Troll: poke
Fen: SMACK!
Mod: both of you stop
Fen: fuck off coward
Mod: bans Fen

They are like the stupid teacher that ignores bullying all semester until the day the victim finally punches back. Everyone gets sent to the principal because a scuffle broke out. Teacher doesn't care you have a black eye every week, so long as you don't fight back and create "drama".

What the hell is wrong with these people?

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:14 AM (l12Jm)

22 So how did the ONT come out? Crossbows won this time, right?

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:15 AM (OH0N/)

23 Okay apologies for venting. Coffee is kicking in. Mmmmm much better. I'm good.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:15 AM (l12Jm)

24 So how did the ONT come out? Crossbows won this time, right?
Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:15 AM (OH0N/)

Way worse than that. More of a War of Northern Aggression kind of vibe. ducks

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:17 AM (hS07U)

25 Airport Dunkin Donuts what the heck did you put in this Boston Cream? That isn't the regular taste.

Wait I probably don't want to know.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:17 AM (OH0N/)

26 Mornin'

Posted by: wing at July 22, 2017 06:17 AM (H6lzU)

27 Yeah I have this saying: women can't get along together.

Just never say that to a woman.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:18 AM (OH0N/)

28 Phew. That new thread smell. I was not going to enter that ONT under any circumstances.

Warming up to hit the gym. That snap-crackle-pop you hear isn't coming from my breakfast cereal.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at July 22, 2017 06:18 AM (ul9CR)

29 Airport food is the worst.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:19 AM (gDoff)

30 Ah he'll I missed a fight in the ONT too? 6&#$$! Verizon.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:19 AM (l12Jm)

31 Now to figure out how to sleep in this airport.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:19 AM (OH0N/)

32 31, sitting up, near your gate.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:22 AM (gDoff)

33 I've found it best to avoid the nightwalkers altogether. I do not understand what goes on there at all.

These people bitch and fight and scream and call each other names all night long, and then one of 'em called for me to be banned one night just because they didn't like a limerick I posted. There were no banned words or personal attacks or anything of the sort in said limerick. The person just didn't like it. And called for me to be banned. For a limerick. While they all bitch and fight and scream and call each other names all night.

I don't get it. So I just hang with the daywalkers.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at July 22, 2017 06:23 AM (ul9CR)

34 19 15 Rickl, I just lurked. Way too feisty of an ONT for my tastes.

And a linky-poo for you -- SpaceX drops powered Dragon landings plan (via Space.com):

http://preview.tinyurl.com/y8lcsvn4
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 22, 2017 06:10 AM (6jaju)

I saw that. That's disappointing.

Powered Dragon landings are optional for Earth, but they're necessary for Mars.

But on the other hand, the original plan for recovery of Falcon 9 first stages was to parachute them into the ocean. They tried that two or three times, and didn't come close to succeeding.

So Plan B was powered landings, which have been spectacularly successful.

SpaceX is nothing if not innovative and resourceful. It will be interesting to see what they come up with.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:23 AM (sdi6R)

35
How and Dee!

More overnight drama? Whatever became of drop it and go to sleep?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:24 AM (pNxlR)

36 Auto correct changed hell to he'll. Why does it change words that are correct? I want to create AI just so I can torture it back. Also, try this experiment on your voice -to-text:

president Trump president Trump President Obama President Obama president Trump

Notice anything odd...

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:25 AM (l12Jm)

37 Now there's a claim of somebody being banned at the end of the ONT. If so, it's a regular.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:25 AM (hS07U)

38 Uh, oh. Who got banned?

Because I suspect it's not the same person *I* would have banned.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:28 AM (sdi6R)

39 An ette

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:28 AM (hS07U)

40 Going to the ONT to see if I can scrounge up some boots and a cloak. Brb. Please watch my coffee.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:29 AM (l12Jm)

41 36 Auto correct changed hell to he'll. Why does it change words that are correct? I want to create AI just so I can torture it back. Also, try this experiment on your voice -to-text:

president Trump president Trump President Obama President Obama president Trump

Notice anything odd...
Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:25 AM (l12Jm)

President Trump President Obama President Trump President Obama president Obama president Trump

It varies and is not consistent.

Posted by: Buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:29 AM (cAnNx)

42 Because I suspect it's not the same person *I* would have banned.
Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:28 AM (sdi6R)

You are correct.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:30 AM (hS07U)

43 Because I suspect it's not the same person *I* would have banned.

It's pretty clear who the shit-stirrer is. The person without whom 90% of the ONT drama would go away.

And that person never gets banned.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at July 22, 2017 06:31 AM (ul9CR)

44 rickl, when that person dropped the out of left field name calling bomb, I was stunned. I had no idea THAT card was about to be played.

Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:34 AM (hS07U)

45 Ok, spill it. I don't spend enough time on the ONT anymore. Sure got ugly.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:34 AM (gDoff)

46 Must have been a rash of deleted comments I am seeing references to post numbers that are off by 30.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 06:34 AM (OH0N/)

47 Just perused the ONT. Ugly, ugly, ugly.
I'm hoping the owner of the blog restates the rules yet again.
Also the rule of holes should have been applied by several people.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 22, 2017 06:34 AM (N3JsI)

48 "4 hour wsit"

Would you like to play a game?

Let's play

Global Thermonuclear War

Oh thanks. Yes will make a spiffy cloak. Just have to scrape and cure it first. No you don't want to go back there. Zombies and such.

White goes first....

....

Hey do you know if this comes in blue?

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:37 AM (l12Jm)

49 Hoping for flaming skulls today.

Posted by: Uncle Si at July 22, 2017 06:38 AM (ZLmoR)

50
Also the rule of holes should have been applied by several people.
Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 22, 2017 06:34 AM (N3JsI)

Ah, yup...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:40 AM (pNxlR)

51 Morning, Horde. Did I miss anything important?

Mmmm. The weather lady on the local news has big cans and wears a tight dress.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 22, 2017 06:40 AM (PBalj)

52 Crossbows are cheated bows, just sayin.

Real men use Recurves.

I mean hell, if you want to compete against me using what is essentially a rifle platform .... just shoot rifles instead.

I'll bring my 50 cal. Hey don't touch my coffee do you have a death wish?

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:41 AM (l12Jm)

53 51 Morning, Horde. Did I miss anything important?

Mmmm. The weather lady on the local news has big cans and wears a tight dress.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 22, 2017 06:40 AM (PBalj)

Station and location?

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:41 AM (cAnNx)

54 *searches for nicks on the ONT*

You have got to be shitting me.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:42 AM (sdi6R)

55
Real men use Recurves.

Do they come in blue? Does anybody know?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:42 AM (pNxlR)

56 G'morning, all.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 06:44 AM (J+eG2)

57
"weather reporter big cans" images' search returns a sizable number of valid hits.

Just sayin'...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:45 AM (pNxlR)

58 56
I apologize for the spectacle of all of it.
Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 06:43 AM (Rsi2C)

You damn well should.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:45 AM (sdi6R)

59 "it varies and is not consistent "

Weird, because my phone is batting 1000... testing:

president Trump president Trump President Obama President Obama president Trump president Trump

Yup. Samsung Verizon.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 06:45 AM (l12Jm)

60 After stumbling on AoSHQ I only hope it does not go the way ProtestWarrior.com did.....it was my first foray into political discussions etc back in the day, very rudimentary set up forum....I wonder what happened to all the people who participated in discussion there?

Posted by: KWDreaming at July 22, 2017 06:46 AM (lLOfk)

61
Gonna try to catch another 40 winks. BBL...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:46 AM (pNxlR)

62 G'mornin' Horde !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 22, 2017 06:46 AM (Mcvvl)

63 Hey, did anyone see Scaramucci or however you spell his name, yesterday? I think I sorta like him. Opinion subject to change.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:46 AM (gDoff)

64 Banned for calling you a name. What you called her was some cold blooded shit. And you went first.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 22, 2017 06:47 AM (MlXgU)

65 SMFH needs to be reinstated immediately. She didn't start anything.

She may have lashed out under severe provocation, and it WAS severe provocation.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:47 AM (sdi6R)

66 Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta took on occupational licensing reform Friday, calling for the elimination of unnecessary licenses and the streamlining of those that make sense.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/y9ytn4n6

Yay. Another area in bad need of reform, including at the state level.

#stillnottiredofwinning

Posted by: GnuBreed at July 22, 2017 06:49 AM (6jaju)

67 Latest update on the repairs to stately VIA Manor.

Found a source for about 500 square foot of salvaged flooring that matches our perfectly.

And unlike most cases where you find salvaged hardwood flooring, this has never been resanded, or resurfaced in its life. So it is of a uniform and original thickness of 3/4 inch, with no dips or wear valleys in it.

So, instead of simply replacing the stained section of the Dining Room floor, I think I am gonna replace the entire room worth in one single shot.

Damn, this is some good looking flooring.
Best I have ever seen in the salvaged wood section..

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (J+eG2)

68 Getting ready for golf with brother this morning. Then back home to pack for my flight back out to California again. Was hoping that job would be finished so I wouldn't have to go back out there. Oh well. Any Morons/ettes in the Walnut Creek area? I'll probably be there for a week.

Posted by: Mike G. at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (R5lpX)

69 Dunkirk...different kinda Roshomony no name film ...16yr old daughter wanted to see +1 for her ...now to ask the more important questions How and Why did this happen ...how did this grand Army get its ass kicked so bad ...? Interesting trailer before with Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill impressed with that ...looked better than Dunkirk and a lot of holes are filled in with Churchills' shovel !!!

Posted by: Qmark at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (STXdS)

70 58
"weather reporter big cans" images' search returns a sizable number of valid hits.

Just sayin'...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at July 22, 2017 06:45 AM (pNxlR)

Which is why I asked for station and location so I could check their website and judge for myself. I imagine a lot of hits for weather reporter big cans will turn up the Mexican weather girls.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (cAnNx)

71 Prolly true L. But the name you called her was cold. Period.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (MlXgU)

72
Off to work. Day 4 of the death march that is the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. Dan and Carmen are entered.

Play nice.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 22, 2017 06:53 AM (PBalj)

73 Please, let's not bring the ONT fight here.
Change the subject.
I'm sure Ace will be informed, if he hasn't already and he can sort things out.
No one needs a replay of what went on overnight.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 22, 2017 06:53 AM (N3JsI)

74
Damn, this is some good looking flooring.

Best I have ever seen in the salvaged wood section..

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (J+eG2)

pics?

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:54 AM (gDoff)

75 734 You gonna make me black and blue?
Posted by: SMFH at July 22, 2017 04:03 AM (s5Kql)
****
No, dear. You already are. You're broken
Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 04:05 AM (Rsi2C)

That's a fine way to talk to a combat vet.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:54 AM (sdi6R)

76 At least one billion men shave every day, and yet you need a license to shave someone else. mmmhmmm

Posted by: GnuBreed at July 22, 2017 06:54 AM (6jaju)

77 "pics?"

Will try to, once the floor gets finished.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 06:56 AM (J+eG2)

78 Stop the fighting on a new thread, please?

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:56 AM (gDoff)

79 Peace, brothas and sistas.

Posted by: Nikkolai at July 22, 2017 06:57 AM (ZIm23)

80 Pretty sure "Army Widow" came first.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 22, 2017 06:57 AM (MlXgU)

81 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 06:56 AM (J+eG2)

Cool. I need to do something in my kitchen. Not sure I was real wood tho. The bedrooms all have real wood floors.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:57 AM (gDoff)

82 84 Stop the fighting on a new thread, please?
Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:56 AM (gDoff)

I didn't get into it on the last thread, but SMFH being banned is intolerable. That needs to be reversed stat.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:58 AM (sdi6R)

83 Ack, want real wood.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:58 AM (gDoff)

84 Well shit. That correction was loaded.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 06:59 AM (gDoff)

85 I missed another nasty thread. So far, I've missed them all. Every single one. Probably just as well.

Glad L, Elle is still around, though. Good person, class act and asset to these threads. Top of the mornin' L!

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 06:59 AM (zkGZ8)

86 Ok I'm out of here. Looks like we're starting the replay of the ONT.
I do not know who is to blame, I didn't read 800 plus comments from last night. From what I did read it got ugly.
L,Elle please do not rehash it here.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 22, 2017 07:01 AM (N3JsI)

87 Very well Miss L. I defer.

Posted by: weirdflunky at July 22, 2017 07:01 AM (MlXgU)

88 Uncle Si, you said you are hoping for flaming skulls today, is there something that you think will be happening today?

Posted by: LMD Outer Banker at July 22, 2017 07:01 AM (SoJdk)

89 Hasta.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:03 AM (gDoff)

90 Happy Pi Day!

(July 22 is Pi Day on the Eastern Orthodox calendar. Westerners celebrate it on March 14.)

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:04 AM (zkGZ8)

91 So, who's going to the Series this year? I know it wont be Atlanta.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:05 AM (QY6Z3)

92 Why is today Pi Day for Eastern Orthodox?

Also I don't think countries other than the US can "celebrate" it since most of the world goes Day/Month, so 3/14 is written 14/3.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 07:06 AM (cAnNx)

93 I quit a blog once before because a commenter was unjustly banned.

Reinstate SMFH right fucking now.

That's not a request; it's a demand.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 07:08 AM (sdi6R)

94 Wanted to start my day off right....came to ththe Bering place. Y'all try and have a good day. Hillary Clinton will never be president if that helps put a smile on your face.

Posted by: ummmm at July 22, 2017 07:08 AM (sPwat)

95 I imagine a lot of hits for weather reporter big cans will turn up the Mexican weather girls.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (cAnNx)

NTTATWWT!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:08 AM (gwPgz)

96 "Not sure I was real wood tho. The bedrooms all have real wood floors."

Yes, the entire house, except for the kitchen and bathroom is red oak tongue and groove 2 1/4x 3/4 flooring. Interestingly, the deck, or floor of the bay window was originally floored in the same material, as the builder simply used the cut off sections from flooring the house to cover the bay window deck. As all the homes were built between the late thirties, and the fifties, most of the bay window decks in the community have been damaged by overfilled window plants, sixty years of exposure to harsh sunlight, and other things which have ruined the wood. And in most cases, the deck is torn out and replaced with various other coverings which happen to be in vogue during the time that the owner decided to take corrective action.

I think that stately VIA Manor is probably the only one which has a completely rebuilt deck using original red oak. Out of everything which I have done around here, that is my pride and joy.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:09 AM (J+eG2)

97 105 I imagine a lot of hits for weather reporter big cans will turn up the Mexican weather girls.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 06:51 AM (cAnNx)

NTTATWWT!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:08 AM (gwPgz)

Of course not. But I wanted to check out the weather girl he was talking about. I was looking to ogle specifics not in general.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 07:10 AM (cAnNx)

98 Or came to the wrong place...Fat fingers are still asleep.

Posted by: ummmm at July 22, 2017 07:10 AM (sPwat)

99 Also I don't think countries other than the US can "celebrate" it since most of the world goes Day/Month, so 3/14 is written 14/3.

Posted by: buzzion
________

Because pi ~ 22/7 and today is 22/7 outside of the U.S.

(I took a liberty in saying "Eastern Orthodox.")

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:10 AM (zkGZ8)

100 What are you all doing today?
I plan on going to the discount store and finding some flameless led candles with a timer for the 40 inch brass candlesticks purchased at an auction.
Yes, I need to get a life. Don't judge.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:11 AM (QY6Z3)

101 " Did anyone else notice those cute fuzzy ewoks were about to eat Han, and did eat some troopers?

But they're the good guys. Mmhmm."

This is pure Ewokophobia. Recognize your Corellian privilege.

Posted by: Bilwis, Devourer of Gluten Free Souls at July 22, 2017 07:12 AM (tMFgx)

102 102 I'll stop and disappear as long as you all do.
I would never speak to her in the way she did to me.
Army Widow was never an insult. She is.
Again, how I think of her bc she brought it here.
I am sincerely sorry if it was taken as an insult.

She called me a bitch and refused to apologize for it.
I asked that she get unbanned and I apologized for my own mistaken language
Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 07:07 AM (Rsi2C)

Passive/aggressive much?

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 07:14 AM (sdi6R)

103 Are we having a hockey game?

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:14 AM (QY6Z3)

104 I think that stately VIA Manor is probably the only one which has a
completely rebuilt deck using original red oak. Out of everything which
I have done around here, that is my pride and joy.

Wow. Nice. My hovel is not nearly as stately. Just built in 61. Must have been a contractor or some such. Lot of basics are rock solid. Like bedroom floors and original electrical. I have been slowly trying to correct some of the crappy, low quality changes that have been made over the years.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:14 AM (gDoff)

105 Ever get up on a Saturday full of ambition and make a list of things to do and then look at your list and say "Yeah, no, I don't feel like doing any of that today"?

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:15 AM (zkGZ8)

106 Of course not. But I wanted to check out the weather girl he was talking about. I was looking to ogle specifics not in general.

Posted by: buzzion at July 22, 2017 07:10 AM (cAnNx)

I figured as much, I was just making the peripheral point that for me, if the presenter is hot enough, I don't really care what city, country, or continent she's reporting the weather from.

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:15 AM (gwPgz)

107 So in further Minnesota news, besides the Minneapolis Police Chief resigning after the Samoli Police Officer shot and killed the Australian bride-to-be, another story surfaces of a n Officer shooting two dogs, with a claim that he was attacked by them.

Bodycam video seems to show the first dog never being a threat, and being shot almost out of hand.
And the second dog only going after the Officer after the first one was shot.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:16 AM (J+eG2)

108 My next project is the kitchen floor. Shit, it still has the original yellow linoleum. That stuff lives forever.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:17 AM (gDoff)

109 "Ever get up on a Saturday full of ambition and make a list of things to do and then look at your list and say "Yeah, no, I don't feel like doing any of that today"?"

Are you specifically limiting your question to Saturdays?

Cause That seems to be how I roll, seven days a week.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:18 AM (J+eG2)

110 Ever get up on a Saturday full of ambition and make a list of things to do and then look at your list and say "Yeah, no, I don't feel like doing any of that today"?

Man I got a baaaad case of that right now. Going out of town for the next 10 days and I need to mow the lawn and edge before doing some last minute shopping and heading for the airport this afternoon. And having my tiny puppehs in my lap isn't making it any easier to get going.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 22, 2017 07:18 AM (pDZCs)

111 I think that stately VIA Manor is probably the only one which has a
completely rebuilt deck using original red oak. Out of everything which
I have done around here, that is my pride and joy.

After my children's father left me to run off and join the circus. I bought a little house built in 1945. It was my 972 sq ft pride & joy.

Then Mr. H swept me off my feet and we now live in his house. It was built in 1992 as a custom retirement dream home for an elderly couple who have since gone on to their reward.

We have the original Southern Living House plan, and it would have been a lovely, functional space if it had been followed.

Custom Home means many inefficient design choices, like a big jacuzzi tub in the master bath with two picture windows and no shower.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:19 AM (QY6Z3)

112 Something about heat and kitchens.

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:21 AM (BO/km)

113 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:16 AM (J+eG2)

Ya know, VIA, every once in a while I have this nagging suspicions that the strength we so obviously gain through diversity, just might have a few deleterious side-effects.

Anabolic steroids come to mind for some reason!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:22 AM (gwPgz)

114 morning all! Tell me more about the flaming skulls expected?

Posted by: unsure if deplorable, moron at July 22, 2017 07:22 AM (Eynls)

115 972 sq ft pride joy.

I live in a 1050 sq. ft. mansion.

Front porch included in that measurement.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:22 AM (gDoff)

116 Cutie-pitooti weather girl in Azerbaijan. (Dig the background music.)

http://tinyurl.com/ycfnvjvs

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:22 AM (zkGZ8)

117 Found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta:
�� People are often unreasonable, irrational, and�self-centered. �Forgive them anyway.
�� If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. �Be kind anyway.
�� If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.� Succeed anyway.
��If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.� Be honest and sincere anyway.
�� What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.� Create anyway.
�� If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.� Be happy anyway.
�� The good you do today, will often be forgotten.� Do good anyway.
�� Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.� Give your best anyway.
�� In the final analysis, it is between you and God.� It was never between you and them anyway.
-this version is credited to Mother Teresa

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:23 AM (QY6Z3)

118 124 I'm sorry to say this to you bc I like you, rickl.
You're wrong

Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 07:18 AM (Rsi2C)

I have never had a problem with you, L, Elle, but you seem to have really been stirring up shit in the ONT recently. I have no idea why.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 07:23 AM (sdi6R)

119 Alrighty then 3 more hours to wait.

Chairs seem to be made NOT to sleep in.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:24 AM (WkMnJ)

120 Elle, you aren't as smart as you think you are. You aren't as clever as you think you are. So knock it off.

I don't know any of the players and I'm not interested enough to dig thru the thread to see who launched first. But I've been trolling for some 20 years and I know all the passive aggressive moves. Knock it off.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 07:26 AM (l12Jm)

121 Darn it, missed - well, something.

Oh, and morning, y'all

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:26 AM (MINbv)

122 "We have the original Southern Living House plan, and it would have been a lovely, functional space if it had been followed.

Custom Home means many inefficient design choices, like a big jacuzzi tub in the master bath with two picture windows and no shower. "

There are a lot of energy efficiency advances that took place in the last thirty years or so, that make a newer home more attractive.

But some of the new construction technics leave me a little bit unimpressed.

And the older homes, if taken care of, can hold their own on comfort.

Baltimore just went through two days of hot and humid weather, with temps in the high nineties, and heat indexes in the mid 100's.

So in order to capture a reduction in the electric bill, I turned the a/c off at 11:00am both days.

Last night, at 7:30pm, I turned the a/c back on when the house reached 76 degrees inside..

I don't think I am gonna find new construction that has the same solid feel as the old homes do.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:26 AM (J+eG2)

123 I think Sessions is going to get changed out.

The WaPo story is probably made up. It is anonymous people saying anonymous things but having your boss get surprised is bad.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:27 AM (WkMnJ)

124 There are a lot of energy efficiency advances that took place in the last thirty years or so,"

Even 10 or so. The 2.5 year old Casa mouse is around 3500 sq feet, and our biggest electric bill (Aug 2016) hit $190.

Pretty amazing.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:29 AM (MINbv)

125 Ever get up on a Saturday full of ambition and make a list of things to do and then look at your list and say "Yeah, no, I don't feel like doing any of that today"?

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:15 AM (zkGZ

Here's how I handle the situation...

I put every job on a separate 3 X 5 card like
Wash car
Cut grass
Fix something
on and on until I have a pile of cards.

Then I make two piles, stuff I definitely don't feel like doing and stuff maybe I feel like doing. Then I search through those cards until I find 'something' I feel like doing.

Just having a list of to-do items on a sheet of paper doesn't cut it. They all look equally full of suck.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 22, 2017 07:29 AM (EgwCt)

126 119 So in further Minnesota news, besides the Minneapolis Police Chief resigning after the Samoli Police Officer shot and killed the Australian bride-to-be, another story surfaces of a n Officer shooting two dogs, with a claim that he was attacked by them.

Bodycam video seems to show the first dog never being a threat, and being shot almost out of hand.
And the second dog only going after the Officer after the first one was shot.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:16 AM (J+eG2)

The police have always been greatly outnumbered by criminals. They can only keep law and order because they know that law-abiding citizens have their backs.

When they alienate the middle class, they will be in a world of hurt. And they're nearly there.

Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 07:29 AM (sdi6R)

127 VIA, this house does have plenty of things that make it a good, solid house.

The old couple were from Michigan originally, and the old man really believed in insulation.

We lost power for a four hours last week when a tree fell on the power line up the road, and even though there was no a/c on, it was still plenty cool inside for several hours.

We also have a huge coat closet. More than necessary for the ATL.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:30 AM (QY6Z3)

128 Trump was telegraphing displeasure with Sessions. I think if he does get changed out it will be YUUUGE in the media and they will say it is a coverup of Russia but they say that about everything

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:30 AM (WkMnJ)

129
I don't think I am gonna find new construction that has the same solid feel as the old homes do.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:26 AM (J+eG2)

This. It is 66 out now. For a change. Humid tho, which is abnormal for here. Have the vent on the swamp cooler. Will run it to about 7. Won't need to turn it on again until about 1. House will stay cool.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:30 AM (gDoff)

130 "I live in a 1050 sq. ft. mansion. Front porch included in that measurement. "

1200 Square foot. One bathroom.

When built, that was a pretty good size home.
Now, everyone wants 2000 ft, plus.

With 2 1/2 baths.

And the master bath must have his-n-hers sinks.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:30 AM (J+eG2)

131 You forgot open floor plan, granite countertops and a farm sink.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:32 AM (WkMnJ)

132 Slippery Slope Salesman @ 142 --

I like your idea and just put Get Index Cards on my to-do list.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:32 AM (zkGZ8)

133 Every square inch counts when you live in less than 1000 sq ft.

I had to buy vintage furniture because the new stuff is sized for bigger homes.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:33 AM (QY6Z3)

134 Oh, it's only 5:30 here.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 07:33 AM (gDoff)

135 Elle: "all that she needs to do is - "

It's not your place to decide that. And you only bring it up as an opportunity to smear her some more. You are transparent and are now annoying people who have no idea who you are. Quit while you are ahead, before you impale yourself with your own sword.

Or least take it back to the ONT instead hijacking this one. We were having fun until you brought that stench in here.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 07:33 AM (l12Jm)

136 Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:29 AM (MINbv)

I'm convinced that Casa de Hrothgar is a prime example of what happens when a contractor leaves a couple of $100 bills on the sawhorse every time he knows that the county building inspector is due for a site inspection.

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:33 AM (gwPgz)

137 "Slippery Slope Salesman @ 142 --

I like your idea and just put Get Index Cards on my to-do list."

Golf clap.

S l o w g o l f c l a p

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (J+eG2)

138 When built, that was a pretty good size home"

Yep. The first Casa mouse was 50 by 25. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, and was perfectly fine.
"Tiny house" today.
This place is massive (at least to me), and mrs notes that friends of ours (older couple) have a newish 4,450 sq ft "cottage".

*snort*

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (MINbv)

139 *sigh*

Posted by: Rodney King at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (YSWl/)

140 154 That there is funny.

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (QY6Z3)

141 I like your idea and just put Get Index Cards on my to-do list.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:32 AM (zkGZ

Me too, and as soon as Amazon delivers the index cards, I'll give it a try.

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (gwPgz)

142 I have a 5 month old Border Collie who is the biggest scardey cat ever. I poured a bunch of food in the bin this am and it scared the piss out of him. Literally.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:34 AM (WkMnJ)

143 We have 3k including a basement. I could do with half that and a big back yard. I'd never give up the three car garage though.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 22, 2017 07:36 AM (pDZCs)

144 I'm off to start my day. Big Lots awaits.
Plus, I have a coupon.

Be nice to each other, Fellow Babies!

Posted by: ALH at July 22, 2017 07:36 AM (QY6Z3)

145 I live a short distance from a new Verizon store, parking lot always full....I wonder what goes on in there....I have a simple flip Verizon phone and have no need to try and park in a full parking lot...It costs me $30 a month with taxes, fees, and whatever...I guess I must be missing so much by not having an expensive phone...oh well.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 07:36 AM (7/EbC)

146 Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 07:29 AM (Rsi2C)

L, Elle I love you like a sister, and like I'd tell my sister, "Let it be!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:37 AM (gwPgz)

147
*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 22, 2017 07:38 AM (8bVbr)

148 Damn. Maxine Waters says she won't be running for president.

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:39 AM (BO/km)

149 I like your idea and just put Get Index Cards on my to-do list.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:32 AM (zkGZ

Ah! Sorry. Just made your list longer.
Seriously it works for me. Like today it's gonna be 90 degrees. Again. Only thing I maybe feel like doing is washing the car. So that card is at the top of the pile. When done I'll put that card at the bottom of the pile for re-use. Like 'Cut Grass'. I know I'll be using that card again.

I also keep 'Indoor Jobs' and 'Outdoor Jobs' in separate stacks. In this heat I'll do an outdoor job early then search through my indoor jobs for later when I wanna get out of the heat.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at July 22, 2017 07:39 AM (EgwCt)

150 "Yep. The first Casa mouse was 50 by 25. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, and was perfectly fine.
"Tiny house" today. "

Another oft missed thing is the lack of a basement, or usable attic in many of the southern coastal homes.

There is a certain love of my life who tends to overlook the storage and use capacity of a 600 SF finished basement, and a 600 SF attic, which is completely floored, with pull down stairs for access.

You look at a new 2000 SF home, and in actuality, it has less usable space than our current home.

Or as I often ask her, when looking at new homes...

Where is the work bench, power tools and guns safes gonna go?

And the storage for all your stuff up in the attic?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:40 AM (J+eG2)

151 You forgot open floor plan, granite countertops and a farm sink."

Indeed. I thought we had specc'd out some basic vanity tops n' such, then the Mrs got rolling with the granite. I thought it a lot, but turns out other places have more granite than Casa mouse.

The base of the Statue of Liberty, Stone Mountain, and Yosemite all come to mind...

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:40 AM (MINbv)

152 I'd never give up the three car garage though.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 22, 2017 07:36 AM (pDZCs)

Casa de Hrothgar does have a two car garage, but has no conceivable way to expand garage/workshop space. I think with a three car garage, I could probably make it work, even though at least one car would still have to be outside!

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:41 AM (gwPgz)

153 L, Elle...whatever. As a woman, I am embarrassed for you. I don't think you realize how you are coming off in here among the sane. The best thing you could today, is turn off whatever device you are on and go to sleep.

Seriously. No one deserves this and you are refusing to be ignored.

Posted by: ummmm at July 22, 2017 07:41 AM (sPwat)

154 Another oft missed thing is the lack of a basement, or usable attic in many of the southern coastal homes. "

Indeed. I was surprised to find out that a "Texas basement" (what normal folk call an "attic") is a big deal...

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:41 AM (MINbv)

155 Damn. Maxine Waters says she won't be running for president.

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:39 AM (BO/km)

I double damn that, maybe President Nancy Pelosi?? That would be almost as much fun...I have be practicing saying President Waters....I bet the press would cover for both of them all the way.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 07:43 AM (7/EbC)

156 I'd never give up the three car garage though."

Indeed. First house with a "tandem" - 1 car size on one side, 30' deep on the other side. Love it!

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:43 AM (MINbv)

157 I think I could have made my original flight after going through security. I think they had already filled the seat.

No worries non critical travel and doesn't cost me anything more.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 07:44 AM (WkMnJ)

158 g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at July 22, 2017 07:45 AM (KCxzN)

159 First house with a "tandem" - 1 car size on one side, 30' deep on the other side. Love it!

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:43 AM (MINbv)

Sounds like a sweet arrangement. My two car garage has turned into a one car garage plus a crowded workshop. Really tough to use in the heat of summer or the dead of winter.

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:46 AM (gwPgz)

160 Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:41 AM (gwPgz)

Casa COJ is in CO, so parking outside isn't really an option. The hog, the tool box and two work benches have one side and the cars go in the other. Its pretty nice. First house Ive ever lived in that had room for the shop I want.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 22, 2017 07:46 AM (pDZCs)

161 As long as you got the message.

Posted by: ummmm at July 22, 2017 07:46 AM (sPwat)

162 L, Elle let it go. You are not helping your image. Sometimes it's better to say nothing.

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:46 AM (BO/km)

163 I want a three ca garage.
With a semi-detached bedroom, and bathroom.
And a nice kitchen.

And a closet.

The rest is optional.

Except for the man-shed in the back yard.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:47 AM (J+eG2)

164 I have a shade over 1000 sqft with no basement and no attic and I have finally broken down and am getting a 16x12 shed just for storage.

We have been managing to be spartan but there comes a time where you just can't jettison everything and you have stuffed the last box you can in your meager closet space and under a bed.

Posted by: Kreplach at July 22, 2017 07:48 AM (9A6UB)

165 My Tarot card just said "Worker Bee: Get your ass outside because you can only survive there for two hours max and you don't want to see the next card!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at July 22, 2017 07:48 AM (gwPgz)

166 "I like your idea and just put Get Index Cards on my to-do list. "

I would need a card that says "Rain. Get out of yard work free".

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:51 AM (BO/km)

167 I also keep 'Indoor Jobs' and 'Outdoor Jobs' in separate stacks. In this heat I'll do an outdoor job early then search through my indoor jobs for later when I wanna get out of the heat.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman
________

I actually do something very similar, except I use a spreadsheet. I'm weird that way. I type "Done" in a cell, then midday I re-date my to-do's, then sort by date.

I trick myself by putting crazy-simple things on my list ...

- Charge phone
- Make coffee

... just to get started. I get this wonderful (albeit false) sense of accomplishment, but it overcomes my early-morning inertia.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:52 AM (zkGZ8)

168 "and you have stuffed the last box you can in your meager closet space and under a bed."

Four Poster, with the box spring over two foot off the floor.

AKA...storage space!

(It's full)

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:52 AM (J+eG2)

169 Left for an hour, leaving again.
Thanks to all who have tried to change the subject.

Posted by: never enough caffeine at July 22, 2017 07:52 AM (N3JsI)

170 Damn. Maxine Waters says she won't be running for president.
Posted by: freaked
_______________________________
OW!!!
HEY!!!
That's what she thinks,, but I've got other plans....
*spins around drops mic*

Posted by: Maxine Waters' Hair at July 22, 2017 07:53 AM (8bVbr)

171 The more space you have the more stuff you seem to accumulate

Posted by: NCKate at July 22, 2017 07:53 AM (2R5JV)

172 I think Sessions is going to get changed out.

The WaPo story is probably made up. It is anonymous people saying anonymous things but having your boss get surprised is bad.

So do I. While I think AG Sessions shouldn't have recused himself with regard to the Russian BS, Trump keep tweeting and yapping which made an impossible situation worse.

Posted by: Katie Couric, Excrement Measurement at July 22, 2017 07:54 AM (2X7pN)

173 Left for an hour, leaving again. "

Yeah. Don't know what happened, don't care. Back when there's an AM newz thread.

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at July 22, 2017 07:54 AM (MINbv)

174 Folks, it's National Creme Brulee Day. (The first e should be accented, but I'm not wise enough in Pixy-fu to do it.)

It's also National Penuech Day. I will post a recipe for that in the recipe thread tomorrow.

Point is, it's a sweet day. Can't we all just git along?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 22, 2017 07:54 AM (DMUuz)

175 9 Posted by: rickl at July 22, 2017 06:00 AM (sdi6R)

Same here except 0230. Do yourself a favor, don't go read the second half of the ONT if you haven't already.
Posted by: Suppressed Flasher at July 22, 2017 06:03 AM (hS07U)

What happened?

I passed out with the laptop in bed last night.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 22, 2017 07:54 AM (ZTRlp)

176 L, Elle I love you like a sister, and like I'd tell my sister, "Let it be!"

Posted by: Hrothgar
________

Which put a song in my head.

Shout-out to never enough caffeine (and L.A. Guns) for replacing it with a different song.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:55 AM (zkGZ8)

177 Point is, it's a sweet day. Can't we all just git along?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 22, 2017 07:54 AM (DMUuz

Of course since you asked so sweetly.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 22, 2017 07:55 AM (ZTRlp)

178 "The more space you have the more stuff you seem to accumulate"

Now that is the truth. I have a 1200 sq ft shop, 800 sq ft storage building,1500 sq ft office, and it's all jammed packed with stuff. I'm convinced I could fill a 10k sqft warehouse within 6 months. No I'm not a hoarder in just have a lot of important stuff, like bits of metal and wood that I will need someday.

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 07:57 AM (BO/km)

179 "The more space you have the more stuff you seem to accumulate"

"Stuff" has a lot of the same physical properties as a gas does.

Put it in a container...it fills it.

Move it to a larger container, it expands to fill the new container

Move it to a smaller container, and it fills it.
And the pressure goes up.

No matter what size your home is...your "Stuff" will expand to fill it.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:57 AM (J+eG2)

180 Range time with sons rained out today.

Damn.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 22, 2017 07:57 AM (tr2D7)

181 Wow I missed all the ONT drama. So many internets won and lost! Sorry I slept through the sick burns and human drama played out on the grand stage of blog comments.

Posted by: Mx4 at July 22, 2017 07:58 AM (A+OVN)

182 Colin, I just upgraded from exactly that, flip phone at $30 a month to fancy smarty phone that doesn't come in blue.

It's too late for me, but there is still hope for you.

Despair, but do not take my path.

It's not a phone. It's a computer with a phone app. As a former Marine who appreciates the value of clear comms, it sucks. Example:

My friend is messed up, car dead on side of road, about to freeze to death. I'm racing in my car towards his last known pos, trying to get him to identify key landmarks before his cellphone dies. Driving and texting him but every time I try some other stupid button on phone takes me to another screen. Like trying to juggle geese without wrecking into a telephone pole.

The kicker? I finally get back to him, and right between me dodging a semi and middle of text trying to get what last street he saw, a pop up as - "would you like to update to the newest version of chrome?"

Also, the phone tattles on you.

And that pic of the redhead you thought you deleted? Guess again.

So be happy. Soon as my data is used I'm smashing this phone with a hammer and going back to the no frills flip phone.

Comms is your most effective weapon. They MUST be reliable. I don't care if it can 3D hologram that Black Widow hottie, if it can't be depended on for clear comms it's trash.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 07:58 AM (l12Jm)

183 "just have a lot of important stuff, like bits of metal and wood that I will need someday."

Yes...this.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 07:59 AM (J+eG2)

184 The more space you have the more stuff you seem to accumulate

Tru dat! When we moved from Texas to CO we packed everything we wanted in a POD container or the two cars. We told the kids they could rummage what was left, then whatever was left over went to goodwill or the dump. 1 800 got junk filled a dump truck.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at July 22, 2017 08:00 AM (pDZCs)

185 Thought about the Vegas momee. Since I'm making half of what I have for the past 12 years, may not be feasible. Anyone know what hotel? I can get a flight for 80 but with an additional 60 for taxes and fees. And that is before paying for luggage. 35 each way. Fuck, I hate being broke. A tax break would really be nice.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 08:01 AM (gDoff)

186 As a certified lurker - Elle - nobody is interested. Let it go or just go, please. Don't ruin a perfectly good thread today too.

Posted by: oldgeezer at July 22, 2017 08:01 AM (Cnt04)

187 Damn thunderstorms. Woke me up. Gonna rain all day. Might go see Dunkirk.

Posted by: Tuna at July 22, 2017 08:01 AM (jm1YL)

188 One of the hidden benefits of the military life was the need to relocate every few years.

And that cause a lot of "Stuff" to go bye-bye.

We've been in this house for 13 years now.

It's full.

Moose at the front should have told you.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 08:02 AM (J+eG2)

189 Point is, it's a sweet day. Can't we all just git along?

Posted by: Duncanthrax

No, it's not a sweet day. It's a Hot day. Because of people like you. Why should I get along with people who are trying to destroy the planet? Especially when there is only a short time left? You people are dangerous and insane and must be stopped at all costs. I do not have the luxury of "getting along".

Posted by: Al Gore at July 22, 2017 08:03 AM (/qEW2)

190 206 ...Comms is your most effective weapon. They MUST be reliable. I don't care if it can 3D hologram that Black Widow hottie, if it can't be depended on for clear comms it's trash.
Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 07:58 AM (l12Jm)

Totally agree. I've tried iPhone, I've tried Android. Both make me feel like I'm paying to carry a parasite around. If a drug did to people what smart phones do, it would be banned because it is so obviously dangerous and destructive.

Posted by: Mx4 at July 22, 2017 08:03 AM (A+OVN)

191 Morning from JEB Little Creek

Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 22, 2017 08:04 AM (m8J9w)

192 Whenever my husband starts a project, he can never find the hammer, screwdriver etc. he needs. so quick trip to Lowe's, then he also needs certain screws, bolts etc. Then a few days goes and he can't locate the screws etc and goes back to buy more. He just finished cleaning out the garage, and we could start a hardware store with every hammer, screwdriver and nail known to man. Otherwise he is a very organized person.

Posted by: LMD Outer Banker at July 22, 2017 08:04 AM (SoJdk)

193 Elle: "urban her for calling me a hitch and not in the nice way"

See, so transparent. I wish Ace would make me a mod. You should be banned for derailing a second thread with your drama and launching more passive aggressive attacks.

Drop it. No one cares. I don't even know you and am learning to hate you. People upthread were complaining it was wrong that the person who creates all the drama wasn't banned. Now I know who they meant.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:05 AM (l12Jm)

194 L, Elle I love you like a sister, and like I'd tell my sister, "Let it be!"

Posted by: Hrothgar
________

Which put a song in my head.

Shout-out to never enough caffeine (and L.A. Guns) for replacing it with a different song.

Posted by: FireHorse

Oh no, my friend. You don't escape that easily.

Posted by: Paul "Ceti eel larva" McCartney at July 22, 2017 08:06 AM (/qEW2)

195 "Whenever my husband starts a project, he can never find the hammer, screwdriver etc. he needs. so quick trip to Lowe's, then he also needs certain screws, bolts etc. Then a few days goes and he can't locate the screws etc and goes back to buy more. "

It's not your husband's fault.

You house is clearly infested with Gnomes.

All the classic symptoms are right there.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 08:06 AM (J+eG2)

196 Welp,
This seems like as good a time as any to leave and get busy. Somebody please put out the dumpster fire...it smells really bad.

Posted by: Daisy Cutter at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (ENp22)

197 Must go back to the Mennonite/Amish supermarket today and buy more bread. Tastes like bread my mother made ages ago. I love to look at all the pretty young women in their pioneer dresses, they are so sweet. I guess they are mostly Mennonite since they use checkout scanners. But in the nearby fields are lots of horses pulling mowing machines....

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (7/EbC)

198 Al Gore at July 22, 2017 08:03 AM (/qEW2)

Yes! That's why I come here in the morning. Haha.

Posted by: ummmm at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (sPwat)

199 "Morning from JEB Little Creek"

I'm old enough to remember it as 'The Amphib Base"

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (J+eG2)

200 L'Elle. I'm not a new nic. Please let it go. Nothing good will come out of reahashing this now.

Posted by: Infidel at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (gDoff)

201 I trick myself by putting crazy-simple things on my list ...
- Charge phone
- Make coffee
... just to get started. I get this wonderful (albeit false) sense of accomplishment, but it overcomes my early-morning inertia.
Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 07:52 AM
~~~~~

Hahaha FireHorse, thought I was the only knucklehead who did that! Husband looks at my list sometimes and says, "Really...really?"

Posted by: IrishEi at July 22, 2017 08:08 AM (HiDrR)

202 "new nicks"

Google up Fen's Law.

And play smarter.

People like you want attention. Until they don't.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:08 AM (l12Jm)

203 When my grandpa died I inherited most everything that was in his shop. I have said it was like inheriting a hardware store. Sometimes when I use something that was his, like an odd nut or some special screw or tool I'll glance heavenward and say "Thanks Grandpa!"

Posted by: freaked at July 22, 2017 08:08 AM (BO/km)

204 219 I'm not leaving until SFMH is unbanned bc I never wanted that and asked for it to be undone.

If that can't happen, all of you new nics should stop talking to me

Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 08:06 AM (Rsi2C)

Please drop it.

NOW.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 22, 2017 08:09 AM (ZTRlp)

205
Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:08 AM (l12Jm)

You can stop it as well.

NOW

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 22, 2017 08:09 AM (ZTRlp)

206 215 I don't reply to new nics that suddenly decide to delurk to shame me for doing nothing except defending myself
Posted by: L, Elle at July 22, 2017 08:03 AM (Rsi2C)

Did you ever see that video of a monkey f**king a frog to death? That's every internet argument. Bystanders can't look away. Everyone loses.

I was at dinner with my wife years ago listening to a guy at a nearby table go on and on about his $60 disagreement with Comcast - exactly what everyone wants to hear over dinner - and I had an idea for an advice column: Am I The Asshole?

Maybe that guy was in the right. Maybe he was in the wrong. Pretty sure nobody who could hear him cared at all. That's also every internet argument ever. Get some sleep. Have a great day. Cheers.

Posted by: Mx4 at July 22, 2017 08:10 AM (A+OVN)

207 "Morning from JEB Little Creek"

I'm old enough to remember it as 'The Amphib Base"

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 22, 2017 08:07 AM (J+eG2)

Sigh Yeah I hear ya. The room they gave me had a wet carpet floor so believe me it still is an Amphib base. LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 22, 2017 08:12 AM (m8J9w)

208 Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!

Posted by: Jan "Ellie" Brady at July 22, 2017 08:12 AM (DkRHT)

209 Seems I missed something

Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 22, 2017 08:13 AM (m8J9w)

210 An immodest proposal i make:
In form, let it a Limerick take;
If more'n fifty comments you add
(No good comes of it, just bad)
taceat hash, for a 2-hour break.

Posted by: unsure if deplorable, moron at July 22, 2017 08:13 AM (Eynls)

211 Can't we all just get along? As the late, great Rodney King said.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 08:13 AM (7/EbC)

212 Study: Nearly Half of Liberals Feel Disdain for Trump Supporters, Conservatives Far More Tolerant

Breitbart

Not me so much...I am developing a rather huge hatred for the Left LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 22, 2017 08:14 AM (m8J9w)

213 Back in 2012, I reluctantly decided to join the 21st century and bought my first cell phone. It's a cheapo no-frills TracFone I got at WalMart for $12. It costs me about $44 every time I buy time, which I do 2-3 times a year.

I can talk on it, and text, and it has a calendar and an alarm clock and a calculator. A year later, I bought one for my Mom -- got one step up from the cheapest thing available, and it has a camera and some other features. She hardly ever uses it, but when she needs a cell phone, it's in her purse.

FWIW, I recommend TracFone to anyone looking to downgrade but still wants basic, reliable service.

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 08:15 AM (zkGZ8)

214 Can't we all just get along? As the late, great Rodney King said.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 08:13 AM (7/EbC)

Can I get the same multi-million dollar settlement? I could sure use it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 22, 2017 08:15 AM (m8J9w)

215 What happened?

I passed out with the laptop in bed last night.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian

It all started at @421 as far as I can make out. Bill Wynn must be cackling like a banshee.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 22, 2017 08:15 AM (/qEW2)

216 Gah wrenched my neck sleeping in this chair. Shoulda brought a travel pillow.

But I would have been there by now. And I had a craving for Waffle House!

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 08:16 AM (WkMnJ)

217 Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at July 22, 2017 08:15 AM (/qEW2)

So the unwanted and banned Chi keeps coming back under the disguise of nic and some cell tower.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at July 22, 2017 08:16 AM (ZTRlp)

218 ViA, nice analogy, Stuff has properties of a gas ...

I'ma just chew on the corollaries for a while.

As far as finding tools & parts goes, I'm usually pretty good, but for the most common items I started a program of Strategic Saturation; just about every other room has a 4-way screwdriver, 6" crescent wrench, pair of pliers in it.
Saves a lot of walking.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at July 22, 2017 08:20 AM (Mcvvl)

219 NOOD at last, NOOD at last, Great God Almighty NOOD at last.

Posted by: blaster at July 22, 2017 08:21 AM (WkMnJ)

220 Oh Colin , almost forgot.

The fancy "smart" phone spends most the day attached to the charger, might as well be a landline.

That $30 a month no frills flip phone? I charged it maybe once every 10 days.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:22 AM (l12Jm)

221 Oh no, my friend. You don't escape that easily.

Posted by: Paul "Ceti eel larva" McCartney
________

Why you got to be such a dictator?

Posted by: FireHorse at July 22, 2017 08:23 AM (zkGZ8)

222 "Conservatives far more tolerant"

Nah. We seem that way, but really we're just sliding up to the Left sideways to get addresses and next of kin.

I really hate the Marxist scum. The only reason they aren't decorating trees is because that would be illegal. But the moment this Cold War goes hot -

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:27 AM (l12Jm)

223 Just so you know when to plan a trip to California to ride the Highspeed Rail:

Construction continues in the Central Valley
Opponents continue losing in court
Planning work continues across the state
Jerry Brown is cautiously optimistic, about federal Caltrain funding after meeting with Congressional Republicans
The latest cap-and-trade permit auction was a bust , but once the program,legal issues are resolved, experts believe it will pick back up
Jerry Brown is proposing a big package to fund road maintenance , but still nothing in terms of long-term state funding for passenger rail.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 08:36 AM (7/EbC)

224 That $30 a month no frills flip phone? I charged it maybe once every 10 days.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 08:22 AM (l12Jm)

I get 700 min/ unlimited text. I did buy a new battery last year and do charge it about every 4-5 days depending on usage. The Verizon charge is actually $25, but you have to add on all the mandated charges everyone pays. The phone does have a reasonably good camera, etc.

Posted by: Colin at July 22, 2017 08:40 AM (7/EbC)

225 "Yeah, no, I don't feel like doing any of that today"?

Ha! I am currently not doing anything I need to do. The coffee I am drinking is really good though.

Posted by: no good deed at July 22, 2017 08:41 AM (hsb2w)

226 I'm that way. I made out a list of everything I need to get done. What else do you want from me? I'm taking a well deserved nap.

Posted by: Fen at July 22, 2017 09:23 AM (l12Jm)

227 We can breathe now !

Posted by: chango butt at July 22, 2017 11:04 AM (ZrrAS)

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