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THE MORNING RANT: From Peter Clack - “A society dismantled simultaneously by energy delusion and the abandonment of its sovereign borders”
Amidst all the daily political battles, as well as the internecine arguments among the right, it’s sometimes important to remember just who the left is, what their agenda is, what they have wrought, and how important it is to politically defeat the left.
Peter Clack wrote an excellent short essay on Twitter a few days ago, cutting right to the core of the need to save western civilization. He focuses on the hollowing out of industry, the green energy delusion, and the erasure of national sovereignty. The full essay is below, but his concluding sentence is worth singling out: ”A society that abandons its industrial base and surrenders its borders eventually surrenders its future.” The one thing I’d add is that the abandonment of Christianity in the West was supposed to bring about a secular enlightenment. Instead, a new apocalyptic religion rose to fill the void – one with an angry climate God imposing bizarre woke sacraments, including the sterilization and mutilation of children. Islam also raced across open borders to provide a replacement religion. Here is Mr. Clack’s excellent essay:The economic hollow-out of the West was only stage one of globalism’s experiment. What is unfolding now is the broader collapse of Western institutional confidence—a society dismantled simultaneously by energy delusion and the abandonment of its sovereign borders. The push for a wind and solar transition was sold as a technological leap forward. In reality, it ignores the fundamental laws of energy density. Weather-dependent generation can produce electricity for household lighting, but it cannot deliver the continuous, ultra-high thermal energy required for heavy industry, blast furnace steel production, chemical manufacturing, ocean freight or commercial aviation. By handicapping its own domestic energy grid with high-cost, intermittent generation, the West did not eliminate fossil fuels—it simply outsourced its industrial emissions and heavy manufacturing to Asia. The irony is stark: to build a green grid, the West must import energy-intensive components manufactured overseas using coal-fired power, creating a new, highly destructive industrial footprint while crippling domestic energy security. Compounding this industrial retreat is a complete paralysis regarding border integrity and social cohesion. Western political elites, transfixed by the doctrines of multiculturalism, have allowed uncontrolled and unvetted migrant flows to overwhelm public infrastructure, dilute civic identity and erode the rule of law. They are becoming dangerous crime states. What should be a basic duty of the nation-state—protecting its sovereign borders—has been abandoned in favor of fawning globalist posturing. When you dismantle domestic industry, enforce artificially expensive energy, and dissolve national borders, you do not create a globalist utopia. You destroy real capital. Without capital and productive sovereign industry, the fundamental pillars of Western life will (and are) falling apart. The reward for hard work disappears, upward mobility stalls, and the purpose of a long-term career is replaced by managing decline. A society that abandons its industrial base and surrenders its borders eventually surrenders its future.In my introductory paragraphs up top, I mentioned “internecine arguments” on the right. It’s important to remember that a great many faux-conservatives are fully on board with the agenda that Mr. Clack decries. The GOPe and the legacy conservative media embraced and still defend the hollowing out of American industry. They rejoice when American plants close and Americans lose their jobs. They have fought for open borders and for the importation of slave-adjacent labor. They have played footsie with the climate hoax by accepting the false pretext of global warming, and by engaging in “venture communism” via the redistribution of taxpayer money to “green” startups. The battle against these anti-American, globalist “conservatives” is not internecine. They are on the other team.
@PeterDClack @ClimateRealists This is a brilliant synopsis of the destruction wrought by “renewable”energy, open borders, and globalism/outsourcing at the expense of sovereignty. The one thing I’d add is that wokeness & climate apocalysm aided the destruction when green/woke filled the void of Christianity.
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) October 6, 2026
Many of Talarico’s supporters are feeling betrayed. A Mediate piece titled “Trans Advocates Slam James Talarico for Flip-Flopping on Trans Views” quoted several angry Texas voters who are reconsidering their support for Talarico. While there is no chance that they will vote for Paxton, they might withhold their vote from Talarico. Emily Oswin-Welborn was quoted as saying “I feel like I can’t in good conscience be responsible for putting a Democrat in office that is willing to compromise on trans rights.” That is the risk of attempting the “Trust me, I’m lying” tactic with uncompromising true believers.This piece is not behind a paywall. I’d be honored if you’d give it a read.
My latest piece at The American Spectator discusses the "Trust Me, I'm Lying" strategy that Texas senate candidate James Talarico recently attempted. Publicly denying his true radical beliefs is a fraught strategy with his uncompromising left-wing base. https://t.co/A2dZb5XPLE
— Buck Throckmorton (@BuckThrockmort) October 12, 2026
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 11:00 AM (7HDzS)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 11:01 AM (7HDzS)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 12, 2026 11:02 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: RandomDave at October 12, 2026 11:02 AM (aJQbY)
Strangely, nobody on the left has mentioned that Isiaiaiaiaiihh was the first Atlantic hurricane to hit the US this year, and it was a bit of a squib. Usually, any weather phenomenon at all is attributed to climate change. I think they know the grift has run its course, and continuing to harp on it just makes them look stupid.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:04 AM (Riz8t)
A major cyberattack has hit supermarket refrigeration systems across France, reportedly causing fresh and frozen food to spoil after hackers remotely manipulated temperature controls.
https://tinyurl.com/yc664xx9
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (dkM11)
This is always a huge vulnerability. Our power and water and food systems. If terrorists take out a large high-voltage transformer, it could take a year to replace it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:50 AM (l3cgK)
I'm waiting for rioters to break into Louvre and destroy all the irreplaceable art,
cuz, you know, that's a muslim specialty.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 11:05 AM (YSUhf)
Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 11:05 AM (sgkY8)
Posted by: Ridn' That Train, High On... at October 12, 2026 11:06 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 12, 2026 11:06 AM (JrHfD)
Bulg could volunteer for it as part of the control group.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2026 11:07 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 12, 2026 11:06 AM (JrHfD)
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Because lying to get into office is a democrat's stock-in-trade?
Because democrats don't have any actual standards other than whatever gets them more power?
Because they're godless loons who would love to see American society crumble?
I could go on.
Posted by: ballistic at October 12, 2026 11:09 AM (oqH4h)
Also, Internet of Things is Stupid.
Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 12, 2026 11:09 AM (ENA4W)
Attempting to change their minds would be like trying to teach first graders advanced calculus.
Okay maybe just simple algebra because you might have one idiot savant in the group of first graders.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 11:10 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: America's Hat Needs To Be Cleaned And Blocked at October 12, 2026 11:11 AM (EdP2u)
We few. We happy few. We band of morons.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 11:12 AM (viF8m)
I read somewhere that Trump has developed a plan to start building transformers in the US again. I don't know where that stands, but at least his admin is thinking about it.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: America's Hat Needs To Be Cleaned And Blocked at October 12, 2026 11:11 AM (EdP2u)
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Their leadership are all softcock cucks and harridans. They haven't had to work for shit for 4+ generations on account of having Daddy on their southern border protecting them from the big bad world.
Posted by: ballistic at October 12, 2026 11:12 AM (oqH4h)
Douglas Cotton's theory of adding gravity (pressure-gradient) to the atmospheric temperature models seems Big If True. Can it lead to reproducible models of the "ice giants"' atmospheres? Because there are some wildly different models out there (which is why we need more missions).
Posted by: 88C+u at October 12, 2026 11:13 AM (88C+u)
If Jesus entered the temple today and found it full of Muslims would he accept them?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 11:14 AM (nqf1u)
I remember when NAFTA was being debated, some Canadians were screeching about how they would be subsumed by the US. I guess they're okay with being subsumed by Xi Jinping.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
She didn't get her panty drawer raided or frog marched out of her home, I assume. so silver linings.
If they can't bust her on evidence on her bro marriage, but can find other illegal shenanigans, like her tax issues or her wine business fraud, I'll take it! Capone style justice.
Posted by: LizLem at October 12, 2026 11:15 AM (Toos7)
I guess because it wasn't a Cat 4 or 5 you could call it that.
But I spent all day Saturday and Sunday running a chainsaw and a skid steer helping remove fallen trees from Hwy 87 in the Berrydale area well north of Milton, FL.
The area was devastated by a sting jet on the western side of the eyewall with over 100 mph winds.
Posted by: one hour sober at October 12, 2026 11:15 AM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: steevy at October 12, 2026 11:15 AM (YwEeS)
It's recycling.
Drive through any suburban American neighborhood on the right night of the week and you'll see the religious practice on display.
All of the bins at the curb with the duly sorted items offered as a tithe.
No one is paid for the effort or the materials, but it is more frequently practiced than any religious rite.
Why are we washing our garbage?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 12, 2026 11:15 AM (gSZpL)
I do wonder, though, what fraction of legacy Canadians are okay with what Carney and his ilk are doing. My guess is it's a lot smaller than one might think.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:16 AM (Riz8t)
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Ms. Welborn should consult with Sweet Polly Purebred on this matter.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 11:17 AM (nqf1u)
Posted by: America's Hat Needs To Be Cleaned And Blocked at October 12, 2026 11:11 AM (EdP2u)
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Vast resources, yes. But it takes investment, effort, technology, and sane governmental regs to exploit natural resources. It's often easier -- and more profitable for the grafting government -- to outsource most if not all of that.
What is the continent with probably the most natural resources on the planet? Arguably Africa. What is the continent that's easily the most backward, dangerous, corrupt, and barbaric? Also Africa.
I think Canada is selling itself and its resources out to China. We can laugh but the USA almost did so too, and probably would have if not for Trump.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 12, 2026 11:17 AM (iFTx/)
We few. We happy few. We band of morons.
Posted by: JackStraw
What fools these mortals be!
cTHIEL reaping billions from the fiction of "Managable War", the separation of "Regional Conflict" from "Strategic Terror" and the deluded LIB masses who Proudly do unto their own People, PRECISELY what they forbid us to do to our Adversaries -- to not only sponsor them, but actively defend them as well; they'll be first into the bunkers, not because they value their own lives, but rather to displace someone else who does.
This is Normal.
LET'S GO BRANDON.
NOW'S NOT THE TIME TO WOBBLE.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at October 12, 2026 11:19 AM (8GUqI)
When Miss Poly's in trouble I am not slow.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 11:20 AM (viF8m)
It's probably small, but they hope to legally euthanize them all within 20 years.
It's strange to think Canada was once so mighty in fighting spirit they got their own beach on D-Day, and now this.
France is also revolting against their leaders but it might be too late.
Posted by: LizLem at October 12, 2026 11:20 AM (Toos7)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 11:20 AM (KC5Lt)
There was a time in the not so distant past that I thought what you describe was a fever dream, but it's become quite clear that that's exactly what has been happening. I also think the people are now awake and paying attention. Things are going to change, and probably rapidly.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:21 AM (Riz8t)
It's certainly nice we haven't seen worse this year. And Al Gore should go release his chakras by himself
Posted by: 88C+u at October 12, 2026 11:22 AM (88C+u)
Nope. Saying that they might is just cheap "purer than thou" virtue signaling. They'll fall in line like always. Remember PUMA?
Posted by: Oddbob at October 12, 2026 11:22 AM (vTZFs)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 11:22 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: America's Hat Needs To Be Cleaned And Blocked at October 12, 2026 11:11 AM (EdP2u)
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Their leadership are all softcock cucks and harridans. They haven't had to work for shit for 4+ generations on account of having Daddy on their southern border protecting them from the big bad world.
Posted by: ballistic at October 12, 2026 11:12 AM (oqH4h)
The last jobs numbers were about 60+ thousand jobs lost in a month so our trade war is going great!!
Someone wrote that would be like the US losing 500,000 jobs. I'm indifferent.
Anecdotally, a lady at the beer store told me business was WAY down. She guessed people don't have money or are scared to spend. After Covid, I don't care. We don't deserve nice things. Jail toilet wine all around.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 11:22 AM (Sco7b)
I keep getting YT ads with him saying "I'm reducing my ask". I wouldn't give him a cent based on that grammatical abomination alone.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 12, 2026 11:23 AM (Riz8t)
Mid-Morning Art Thread
Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano)
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:30 AM (JDhDw)
Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (sgkY8)
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Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (zcI95)
Posted by: Mark ROthko at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (HSV4t)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Person who checks out titles at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (JDhDw)
Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (NpAcC)
Posted by: Tuna at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (lJ0H4)
Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (d/XeE)
Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 09:33 AM (sgkY8)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:33 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Person who checks out titles at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Tuna at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (lJ0H4)
Answer: Yes.
Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (dCMJG)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Dr_No at October 12, 2026 09:35 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Just Lookin' At The Pitchers at October 12, 2026 09:35 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: GWB at October 12, 2026 09:36 AM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Diet of Worms at October 12, 2026 09:36 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: olddog in mo at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (ViCCR)
Posted by: Kim Carnes at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (J4Dwc)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (RORbl)
Posted by: Jerry Seinfeld at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (EdP2u)
I have so many things I must do today!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 09:38 AM (rOKnE)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 12, 2026 09:38 AM (Qq9O0)
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at October 12, 2026 09:39 AM (VWvpU)
Posted by: Dr_No at October 12, 2026 09:39 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: Diet of Worms at October 12, 2026 09:36 AM
And shouldn't there be an onion tied to his belt?
Posted by: Grandpa Simpson at October 12, 2026 09:39 AM (gSZpL)
Would what this guy is wearing qualify as festive or little?
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 12, 2026 09:39 AM (dCMJG)
Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 09:40 AM (sgkY8)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 09:40 AM (pJE7g)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 09:41 AM (zcI95)
Posted by: Inclusivity at October 12, 2026 09:41 AM (42y9b)
Posted by: The petulant young man in the painting at October 12, 2026 09:42 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Dr_No at October 12, 2026 09:42 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: red speck at October 12, 2026 09:42 AM (Ve/HL)
Bronzino >>> Tinto Brass
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 09:43 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: red speck at October 12, 2026 09:43 AM (Ve/HL)
Don't think I'd hang this one.
Thx CBD
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And he doesn't want to be a pirate!!
Posted by: Jerry at October 12, 2026 09:43 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Ken at October 12, 2026 09:44 AM (vxSYT)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 09:44 AM (RORbl)
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Funny - he doesn't look pike-ish …
Posted by: Dr_No at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (ayRl+)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Peachy Keen at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (IY7PK)
Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (+gK6I)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Eromero at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (LHPAg)
Something is going on with these two.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (zdLoL)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:45 AM (IY7PK)
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Not a Dapper Dan man, then?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:46 AM (eGzf1)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 09:47 AM (Sk2hR)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:47 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Most women at October 12, 2026 09:47 AM (gSZpL)
Those aren’t books; they’re his two-volume manifesto describing why he’s going to go ape-shit with an assault rapier at the boarding school.
Posted by: red speck at October 12, 2026 09:47 AM (Ve/HL)
Haughty
Posted by: Tuna at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (lJ0H4)
"Valet! You, boy! Roger me in the fundament."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 09:47 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:48 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Gargoyle head on the arm of the chair at October 12, 2026 09:48 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:48 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (Bep7s)
He must be fishing for something.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:48 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: red speck at October 12, 2026 09:48 AM (Ve/HL)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (J/y/S)
Dolphins?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
He looks like the captain of the chess club.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (zcI95)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
Dude has some fingers to roger with.
He could palm a watermelon.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (JDhDw)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (vOxCS)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: LizLem at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (Toos7)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM (IY7PK)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:49 AM (vOxCS)
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ROFL
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 09:51 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM (IY7PK)
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Debating my life choices.
Seriously, doing very well.
Yourself?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:51 AM (eGzf1)
Short and stout,
...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM
Sounds like the start to a limerick...
Posted by: Limerick Lover at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (IY7PK)
This is the kind of painting where the subject is less important to me than studying the techniques used to make it.
Posted by: JTB at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (2ap+5)
Short and stout,
...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:50 AM
Sounds like the start to a limerick...
Posted by: Limerick Lover at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (gSZpL)
Hand on my waist,
Hand as I pout.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:53 AM (l3cgK)
As evidenced by his right hand, Bronzino assiduously studied and wrote the definitive treatise of "How to Escape Chinese Finger Traps".
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:53 AM (J/y/S)
Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (2ap+5)
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I think you're confusing him with George Hamilton.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:53 AM (eGzf1)
Seriously, doing very well.
Yourself?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:51 AM (eGzf1)
I’m alright. Heading across the water to work. Happy Colombus Day!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:54 AM (IY7PK)
Seriously, doing very well.
Yourself?
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:51 AM (eGzf1)
I’m alright. Heading across the water to work. Happy Colombus Day!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 12, 2026 09:54 AM (IY7PK)
Thinking I should eat pasta with indian fry bread today...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Luther, From Afar at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Hee Haw at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (RORbl)
"Unable Figure Out How to Escape The Italian Finger Trap , Luigi Lived 54 Years Without the Use of His Right Hand"
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (YSUhf)
With those hands, the guy ought to play the piano.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 09:56 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 09:56 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:56 AM (2ap+5)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:57 AM (RIvkX)
(If you know me, you get this joke. I am the least photogenic person on the planet. I am the one who ruins every group shot. No matter what, something happens and everyone else looks amazing, I look like one of the gargoyles. How I gave birth to a model is a mystery for the ages)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 09:57 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:58 AM (J/y/S)
hunnert!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:58 AM (J/y/S)
crap
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (J/y/S)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:55 AM (l3cgK)
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When I ate in the longhouse in Sitka, fry bread and macaroni salad were served.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 09:57 AM (2UJ+q)
Can't be as bad as I was on a group trip with my wife. Literally 4 cameras broke, and they weren't all mine...they just stopped working after taking photos of me...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (eGzf1)
... and that, friends, was a classic "dog in the manger move"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (J/y/S)
Posted by: Piper
Heh, me, too!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (rOKnE)
"Yes, It is I, Bronzino! The nobleman with the Darkest and Best Suntan in all of Italy. Scourge of my rival, Coppertonio!"
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (YSUhf)
Posted by: Music Nerd at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: G. Costanza at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (EdP2u)
This is funny.
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 09:59 AM (2UJ+q)
Always is. ::: insert Nelson Muntz laugh here :::
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: JonnyJay at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (Jgz2T)
Posted by: Piper
Heh, me, too!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 10
We should take a picture together and see if it cancels out. Or it will be hysterical. One or the other.
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:01 AM (2UJ+q)
- Columbus
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 10:01 AM (rOKnE)
Posted by: Woolite Washing Makes A Sweater Look Alive! at October 12, 2026 10:02 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Woolite Washing Makes A Sweater Look Alive! at October 12, 2026 10:02 AM (EdP2u)
Especially with all the little cuts already in it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:02 AM (l3cgK)
Tragically, "Bronzino", having inadvertently invented cyanoacrylate glue, could never refine the formula and thereby make his fortune once he glued together two fingers of his left hand.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 12, 2026 10:02 AM (J/y/S)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 10:03 AM (niIJo)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026
At least if they broke, people will stop taking pictures and telling you that you are making it up…until they look at the picture they took and try to come up with something ice to say.
Back to this piece of art (CBD gets input into my employee review ratings) is that macaroni in his beret?
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:03 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: Madge at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: G. Costanza at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (EdP2u)
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My dad's mother was a hand model. Yes, I've got good hands. Calm down ladies.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: A real heel at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (JNTt1)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:03 AM (2UJ+q)
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Yankee Doodle: The Early Years.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (eGzf1)
Posted by: Me? I'm A Regular Brad Pitt at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026
At least if they broke, people will stop taking pictures and telling you that you are making it up…until they look at the picture they took and try to come up with something ice to say.
Back to this piece of art (CBD gets input into my employee review ratings) is that macaroni in his beret?
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:03 AM (2UJ+q)
Maybe Yankee Doodle was trying to emulate him...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: Yankee Doodle at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Piper
I call bull. Until you have sent a picture to a lonely hearts club and they mail it back with a note saying that "they aren't THAT lonely" you aren't the least photogenic.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (JDhDw)
Scottish charity warns migrants that underage British girls might "deceive" them
. . . .
‘Because we've had young men fall for these things that could be preventable.' Fall for these things. She then goes on to advise the men to ask young people their age and even request identification, before coming in with the extraordinary warning: ‘Don't be deceived, we have young persons growing bigger than their age.' Twelve and 14-year-olds, she explains, can be taller than she is.
https://tinyurl.com/mmac9j5p
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Meanwhile . . .
https://t.co/vfiLHVloGz
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 10:05 AM (ndZc7)
Hand modeling was quite lucrative, while it lasted.
Posted by: G. Costanza at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (EdP2u)
Commercials couldn't show a person pouring beer, so they used hand models who were trained in pouring beer to create a specified effect.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 10:03 AM (niIJo)
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Venezia Side Story
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (KC5Lt)
So no fat Ottoman paintings for you?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM (l3cgK)
Happy Conquering the Heathen Savages Day!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (eRlcH)
As one of the Native Americans on here, I expected presents for Indigenous Day.
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM (2UJ+q)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:07 AM (KC5Lt)
Happy Conquering the Heathen Savages Day!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (eRlcH)
Were any savages non-heathen?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:07 AM (l3cgK)
In 1537, Antonio Foroli Invented The Half Side- Eye Facial Expression. It Never Caught On.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:07 AM (YSUhf)
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 12, 2026 10:08 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026
I will prove it to you this weekend.
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:08 AM (2UJ+q)
Happy Conquering the Heathen Savages Day!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:04 AM (eRlcH)
As one of the Native Americans on here, I expected presents for Indigenous Day.
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM (2UJ+q)
I be present here today...
20% Native (Indians from Me-HI-co!)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:09 AM (l3cgK)
In 1537, Antonio Foroli Invented The Half Side- Eye Facial Expression. It Never Caught On.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:07 AM (YSUhf)
Pfft.
Posted by: Egyptians at October 12, 2026 10:09 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Piper
Why couldn't that comment have been made by Prolapse Paul? I wouldn't hesitate to comment then.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 10:09 AM (JDhDw)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (4Je4D)
Women can look directly at the camera because their natural beauty dominates.
Posted by: It is known at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (KC5Lt)
You outta be in pict-tures.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (l3cgK)
It didn't happen on day 1 of Trump's first term, so it doesn't count, don'tchaknow.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 12, 2026 10:11 AM (R0rrx)
Women can look directly at the camera because their natural beauty dominates.
Posted by: It is known at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (gSZpL)
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Personally, I can't avoid the "deer in the headlights" look because I'm shocked when someone wants to take my picture.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (eGzf1)
Yankee Doodle Dandy was a song the British sang as an insult and we embraced it. Every Redneck is proud of the title.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 12, 2026 10:11 AM (R0rrx)
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What's this I hear about gainful employment?
Anyway, congratulations, I'm sorry to hear that.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (eGzf1)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:13 AM (KC5Lt)
Women can look directly at the camera because their natural beauty dominates.
Posted by: It is known at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (gSZpL)
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Personally, I can't avoid the "deer in the headlights" look because I'm shocked when someone wants to take my picture.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (eGzf1)
In group pictures (haven't taken any since my wife's cousin's wedding more than two years ago), I hold my face in a slight smile and just don't move...so my pose looks the same in all the pictures, for better or worse. Never smile using my teeth, as that looks...fake and creepy...for some reason.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:13 AM (l3cgK)
Too late for patching.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at October 12, 2026 10:13 AM (MDua2)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:06 AM
We can give you our presence on Friday and Ssturday.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (7HDzS)
As one of the Native Americans on here, I expected presents for Indigenous Day.
Posted by: Piper
Do you prefer firewater and guns or blankets with smallpox?
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (YSUhf)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:13 AM (KC5Lt)
Does it server real gringos?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Don Black at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (77rzZ)
As one of the Native Americans on here, I expected presents for Indigenous Day.
Posted by: Piper
Do you prefer firewater and guns or blankets with smallpox?
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (YSUhf)
She's an 'ette; firearms and booze, of course.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (l3cgK)
You stayed on both topics with a single snark. Impressive.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:15 AM (KC5Lt)
Because they took no Picts.
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (77rzZ)
Not enough first-draft Picts.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:15 AM (l3cgK)
Does it server real gringos?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (l3cgK)
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Their street tacos are 100% hobo and no fillers!
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:15 AM (eGzf1)
Anyway, congratulations, I'm sorry to hear that.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (eGzf1)
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Yup. Employed.
Have today off, though.
So does Dolley. The kids are in school. We're going to try KPOT and Korean BBQ for lunch.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 12, 2026 10:15 AM (R0rrx)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (l3cgK)
I'm as Gringo as you can get and I've had many a margarita there.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:16 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:13 AM (KC5Lt)
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There's a small chain here called Gordo's
(Fattie's)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 10:16 AM (RIvkX)
Yep! My interest in them, if any, is in the techniques and materials used. For all the talent needed to paint an effective portrait, it is usually the equivalent of a modern photo meant for a family, not to impress a big audience.
Posted by: JTB at October 12, 2026 10:16 AM (yTvNw)
Women can look directly at the camera because their natural beauty dominates.
Posted by: It is known at October 12, 2026 10:10 AM (gSZpL)
Nah. It comes from being uncomfortable so you fake an expression that doesn't include your eyes naturally.
Relax. You can look at the camera and you be fine.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:16 AM (YSUhf)
This reminds me of those.
CNN and MSNow both covered Omar. Fairly decently. CNN was questioning the timing so close to the election.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (Sco7b)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (KC5Lt)
Relax. You can look at the camera and you be fine.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:16 AM (YSUhf)
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I look directly into the camera, and I don't seem to look that weird.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (R0rrx)
But you didn't hear it from me.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (gSZpL)
This reminds me of those.
CNN and MSNow both covered Omar. Fairly decently. CNN was questioning the timing so close to the election.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (Sco7b)
Just One of the Guys had the best reveal ever !!
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: JTB at October 12, 2026 10:18 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:17 AM (Sco7b)
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No one is above the law.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 10:18 AM (Sk2hR)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 10:19 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 10:19 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 12, 2026 10:19 AM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Your local purveyor at October 12, 2026 10:20 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 10:18 AM (Sk2hR)
Also, for Indigenous People's Day, I think the correct response is an Obama like "We won, you lost - deal with it."
Fight better next time.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:20 AM (Sco7b)
Posted by: cmeat at October 12, 2026 10:20 AM (Bep7s)
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 10:19 AM (77rzZ)
https://tinyurl.com/36m29bwz
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:21 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: AOS Style Guide not see at October 12, 2026 10:22 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: Piper at October 12, 2026 10:22 AM (2UJ+q)
I don't like his attitude. Snobbish.
Posted by: Don Black at October 12, 2026 10:14 AM (ZxPkt)
He doesn't think much of you either. Be off, or I'll kick you downstairs!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:23 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:23 AM (KC5Lt)
While most of the other models were still predicting landfall in the Mobile Bay-to-Perdido Key area 24 hours out, Deep Mind accurately showed the Ft. Walton Beach/Destin area as the hurricane's landing spot 3 DAYS PRIOR.
Deep Mind also nailed the intensity while other models were showing breakup prior to landfall due to windshear.
I wish I'd have paid attention to Deep Mind, as I wound up evacuating into the belly of the beast north of Milton.
Posted by: one hour sober at October 12, 2026 10:24 AM (J4Dwc)
The preferred term is "pronounced hooterage."
Posted by: AOS Style Guide not see at October 12, 2026 10:22 AM (gSZpL)
*flips pages*
In the previous edition, it was "prominent boobitude".
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:25 AM (eRlcH)
You never see a skinny indian do you? They are all fat and well fed, not like when geronimo was running around eating dirt and berries.
Posted by: Tonto at October 12, 2026 10:25 AM (NkqBW)
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BREAKING: Federal agents raid Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home early Monday morning as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation.
Homeland Security Investigations agents arrived around 6 a.m., with both DHS and the Justice Department involved in the operation.
The DOJ confirms agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant, but officials have not publicly disclosed the full scope of the investigation.
https://tinyurl.com/5y4krc64
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:26 AM (dkM11)
The preferred term is "pronounced hooterage."
Posted by: AOS Style Guide not see at October 12, 2026 10:22 AM (gSZpL)
*flips pages*
In the previous edition, it was "prominent boobitude".
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:25 AM (eRlcH)
https://tinyurl.com/3yzmtnsv
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:26 AM (l3cgK)
You never see a skinny indian do you? They are all fat and well fed, not like when geronimo was running around eating dirt and berries.
Posted by: Tonto at October 12, 2026 10:25 AM (NkqBW)
Well, plenty of skinny dot ones.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:27 AM (l3cgK)
https://tinyurl.com/5y4krc64
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:26 AM (dkM11)
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A judicial warrant signed off by a judge who works in the DC area.
MAGA country, I'm told.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, taking speed with Bob Fosse at October 12, 2026 10:27 AM (R0rrx)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 10:25 AM
We'll accept both.
Posted by: The Judges at October 12, 2026 10:28 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:28 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 12, 2026 10:28 AM (EyW50)
Bronzino (Agnolo di Cosimo di Mariano)
The poser looks like a young James Spader.
Location: The Met Fifth Avenue (Gallery 612), H. O. Havemeyer Collection
Sitter: Unidentified, though believed to be part of Bronzino's close circle of Florentine literary friends.
"The identity of this arrogant young man is unknown, but he must have belonged to Bronzino’s close circle of literary friends in Florence and probably holds a book of poetry. The artist was himself a poet, delighting as much in the beauty of language as he did in the witty and fanciful details of his paintings. Here, Bronzino employs the ancient Roman tradition of fantastical decorations known as grotesques in his rendering of heads on the table and chair, and in the almost hidden, mask-like face suggested in the folds of the youth’s breeches. While these monstrous faces contrast with the youth’s handsome looks, they may also imply that his carefully crafted appearance is similarly a kind of mask."
More interesting than I originally thought, but would pass hanging.
Thanks.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:29 AM (NFX2v)
Seems like 26 years later, most have forgotten.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:29 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: The East German Judge at October 12, 2026 10:29 AM (4NO2D)
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And blankets.
Posted by: Here, take some more at October 12, 2026 10:29 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:31 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:31 AM (KC5Lt)
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Nothing will happen.
Posted by: The person who always says that at October 12, 2026 10:32 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 10:34 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:34 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:34 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at October 12, 2026 10:35 AM (MWfyi)
Did they do it at 4AM in the morning? Did they cuff and perp walk the inbred brother-marrying jihadi-supporter in front of the media? Did they shoot her pet (goat, I'd assume)? No? They're doin' it wrong.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at October 12, 2026 10:38 AM (xAP/Y)
Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at October 12, 2026 10:35 AM (MWfyi)
It can take a while if you don't know how...
https://tinyurl.com/4tnpsknp
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:38 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:39 AM (LMRVO)
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:39 AM (LMRVO)
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The protests are insane outside the gates at Ft. Hood, according to my daughter who lives nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Or drink "like a Viking" since, reportedly, they were in North America well before Chris.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:42 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:39 AM (LMRVO)
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The protests are insane outside the gates at Ft. Hood, according to my daughter who lives nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM (dkM11)
The right wants to save the lives of the innocent and execute the guilty; the left wants to execute the innocent and save the lives of the guilty.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:43 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM (dkM11)
Work is work.
I wonder how much they're getting paid.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:43 AM (Sco7b)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Or drink "like a Viking" since, reportedly, they were in North America well before Chris.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:42 AM (NFX2v)
Yes, but I don't think they got here on October 12th...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:43 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:39 AM (LMRVO)
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The protests are insane outside the gates at Ft. Hood, according to my daughter who lives nearby.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM
+++
We needed something to do.
Posted by: The ladies in pink from Massachusetts at October 12, 2026 10:43 AM (gSZpL)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM (dkM11)
SMH, I’m assuming that you’d join me on the squad.
I wonder if the coup degras guy/gal gets to choose pistol caliber.
Oooh! Oooh! I’ve got it!
Must be a woman to do it!
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:44 AM (LMRVO)
Posted by: polynikes
Bill Clinton; Mr. Asprin factory.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:44 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (eGzf1)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM (dkM11)
Work is work.
I wonder how much they're getting paid.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:43 AM
Dude. Sign me up.
Posted by: Stoner living in his parents' basement at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (gSZpL)
https://tinyurl.com/yc664xx9
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (dkM11)
I'm not touching that one. Not saying there's not a chance though.
Posted by: Guy who always says "Nothing will happen" and is usually right at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (KC5Lt)
I wonder if the coup degras guy/gal gets to choose pistol caliber.
Oooh! Oooh! I’ve got it!
Must be a woman to do it!
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:44 AM (LMRVO)
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I'd happily volunteer.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:46 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
A good guess of the date.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:46 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:40 AM
I mean, I'd protest, too. This has taken way too long.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 10:47 AM (7HDzS)
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Hasan's not getting executed until... when? Something like 60 days from the order? These idiots are going to camp out there for nearly 2 months?
This is why it was dumb to announce the date and location upon the order being given.
The left, and their propaganda arm now has 6 or 7 weeks to agitate for the execution to be stopped.
It probably won't. But it's now going to devolve into a political shitshow.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 10:47 AM (RORbl)
Woman wins versus Islam.
Women’s military standing.
Someone get this to Trump and Sec’y War.
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 10:48 AM (LMRVO)
This is why it was dumb to announce the date and location upon the order being given.
The left, and their propaganda arm now has 6 or 7 weeks to agitate for the execution to be stopped.
It probably won't. But it's now going to devolve into a political shitshow.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
December 3rd.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 10:49 AM (JDhDw)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 10:47 AM (RORbl)
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Going to?
It already has.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:49 AM (dkM11)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 10:47 AM (7HDzS)
Also usually in Huntsville there are a small contingent of counter protesters trolling the protesters. I wonder if the same is happening at Ft Hood.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:49 AM (KC5Lt)
And I suppose it's been asked, what is that gargoyle head beneath his left elbow?
G'morn, y'all. Happy celebration of the day the AmerInds discovered Columbus, lost at sea.
I know the PC folk like to use that, but it's kinda true, and, so, amusing.
Have yourself as good a week as possible.
Posted by: mindful webworker - and that hat! at October 12, 2026 10:49 AM (MjASY)
Posted by: zombie Bob Ross at October 12, 2026 10:50 AM (0sNs1)
https://tinyurl.com/yc664xx9
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (dkM11)
This is always a huge vulnerability. Our power and water and food systems. If terrorists take out a large high-voltage transformer, it could take a year to replace it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:50 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
A good guess of the date.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 10:46 AM (NFX2v)
Hmmm...I would assume late spring to late summer...
Intertubes say the North Atlantic is calmest from mid-June through mid-August.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:52 AM (l3cgK)
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. Late again. A really dandy bit of art. IYKWIM
Goes looking for coffee.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 12, 2026 10:53 AM (2WIwB)
Posted by: Enjoy hooterage at October 12, 2026 10:53 AM (JrHfD)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2026 10:54 AM (0sNs1)
This is the good stuff I've been told will never happen.
Jump around.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 10:54 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 10:49 AM (KC5Lt)
That's funny.
The effigies could be amazing....
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 10:56 AM (Sco7b)
what you do is, right click the image
'open image in new tab'
and then turn that url into your tinyurl
Posted by: Don Black at October 12, 2026 10:56 AM (ZxPkt)
https://tinyurl.com/yc664xx9
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 12, 2026 10:45 AM (dkM11)
This is always a huge vulnerability. Our power and water and food systems. If terrorists take out a large high-voltage transformer, it could take a year to replace it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:50 AM (l3cgK)
I'm waiting for rioters to break into Louvre and destroy all the irreplaceable art,
cuz, you know, that's a muslim specialty.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:58 AM (YSUhf)
https://tinyurl.com/56mc45wx
Posted by: Enjoy hooterage at October 12, 2026 10:53 AM (JrHfD)
"Petticoat Junction" had Hooterville...does that count?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 10:58 AM (l3cgK)
This is the good stuff I've been told will never happen.
Jump around.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 10:54 AM
Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/ZCL7ph67xf0
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 10:59 AM (7HDzS)
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did they rummage through all her turbans and stuff?
probably not as interesting as Melania's skivvies
Posted by: Don Black at October 12, 2026 10:59 AM (ZxPkt)
Oh yea, October. Surprise!
>>@foxnewspolitics
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>>EXCLUSIVE: Federal agents descended on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home early Monday morning amid an investigation into the congresswoman's immigration paperwork.
>>Multiple HSI agents in jackets were seen outside the residence around 6 a.m. as Homeland Security Investigations led the operation. Two sources close to the investigation tell Fox News Digital the search stems from questions surrounding paperwork filled out by Omar's late father when she was a child.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 11:00 AM (viF8m)
I'm waiting for rioters to break into Louvre and destroy all the irreplaceable art,
cuz, you know, that's a muslim specialty.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 12, 2026 10:58 AM (YSUhf)
We know.
Posted by: Bamiyan Buddha statues at October 12, 2026 11:00 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 12, 2026 11:00 AM (7HDzS)
Posted by: RI Red at October 12, 2026 11:06 AM (LMRVO)
The Morning Report — 10/12 /26
President Donald Trump issued a Columbus Day message, stating that the “days of plunder” of radical left Democrats, socialists, and communists ripping down statues of Christopher Columbus “are over.” . . . “HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY TO ALL, in particular our great Italian American Community which was forced to suffer as the Radical Left Dumocrats, Socialists, and Communists rampaged through our cities and towns ripping down almost all of the beautiful statutes of Christopher Columbus,” Trump said. “Well, those days of plunder are over, and the statues are back, more magnificent than ever.”Bravo Mr. President, but statues are one thing, and merely a harbinger of more heinous things to come. And they're already here!
“Anti-ICE ‘rapid response’ networks mobilized to disrupt operations. Some of them brought weapons and used violence against officers, prompting the deployment of crowd control munitions, including tear gas and pepper balls, according to bystander video,” she wrote. One video showed a person dressed in dark clothing smack a black SUV’s side mirror with a baseball bat. “Get the fuck out of Salem!” another person was heard yelling at the officers. Moments later, one of the black SUVs went nose-to-nose with a silver vehicle, pushing it out of the way: Daviscourt reported individuals that appeared to belong to the group known as Antifa were also at the scene. President Donald Trump in 2025 signed an order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, AFP reported at the time.The order said, “Because of the aforementioned pattern of political violence designed to suppress lawful political activity and obstruct the rule of law, I hereby designate Antifa as a ‘domestic terrorist organization.'”Well it's way past time to dismantle and destroy what is essentially a violent insurrectionist movement within our own borders that will stop at nothing short of overthrowing our government and dismantling our society and transforming it into socialist tyranny.
On that note a few thousand miles to the east I give you this.
A city democratic socialist congressional candidate has claimed it “doesn’t even matter” that the illegal migrant wounded by ICE agents in The Bronx has a violent criminal history — and accused the NYPD of villainizing him. Democratic Socialists of American darling Darializa Avila Chevalier told lefty streamer Hasan Piker that accused gangbanger Oscar Belgal was just being a good dad when he tried to flee the feds with his 5-year-old son in the car Thursday — and was somehow a victim of his own rap sheet being revealed. “I was just so angry,” said Chevalier, the Democratic candidate for the 13th Congressional District covering parts of Manhattan and The Bronx, of hearing the illegal migrant’s history as a reputed member of the Trinitarios street gang being used against him “To me, it doesn’t even matter,” she told Piker, who agreed. “Police Commissioner [Jessica] Tisch came out, and I understand it’s her role to provide more information,” she said. “But rather than condemn ICE, rather than condemn the shooting or the events that are taking place, she started to villainize Oscar.“Put yourself in Oscar’s shoes,” she added. “You have your child in the back seat, you’re picking him up from school and all of a sudden you see masked men coming towards your car, banging on it, pull out guns. You’re running. I’m sorry, you’re protecting your child,” she said. “He needs to be released,” she said of Belgal, repeating a call by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who suggested the menace was a regular “New Yorker.” Asked for parting words, Chevalier told Piker, “F–k ICE and abolish it.”Do not make the mistake of shrugging these stories off as limited to the blue shit holes because this cancer will one day sweep across the nation unless it is contained and wiped out ruthlessly. Not merely the criminals and illegal aliens but their sources of funding and of course the schools that brainwash our youth and others into becoming the Brownshirts who will ultimately be the instruments of our annihilation unless we act now! Elsewhere, we have a couple other related items of note.
Belgal, 28, a reputed member of the Trinitarios street gang,pickedup his son in the Marble Hill neighborhood shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday when plainclothes ICE agents stormed his SUV and fired into the vehicle when he tried to pull away, wounding him in the neck.
“Capital punishment presents moral questions that philosophers, theologians, and statesmen have grappled with for millennia,” Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia wrote in 2015 — so the Constitution’s Framers “handled it the same way they handled many other controversial issues: they left it to the People to decide.”And then there's this evil cancer that we'll at long last be dealing with.
The late legal titan adduced the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee that no person shall be “deprived of life . . . without due process of law” to offer a proclamation so intuitive that any middle schooler ought to grasp it: “It is impossible to hold unconstitutional that which the Constitution explicitly contemplates.”
Progressive elites, who have no problem with homicide when victims are unborn children or born children of mothers pleading “postpartum psychosis,” no longer hold the death penalty for society’s worst offenders in high regard.
But those of an older and wiser mentality continue to dispense the ultimate punishment for the most hardened and impenitent criminals.
That’s why Tennessee sentenced Pike to death. . . Pike’s botched execution is an astounding embarrassment for the state of Tennessee. But the only reason there are botched executions today is because of the left’s decades-long legal crusade to intentionally throw sand in the gears of the execution process — over the objection of a majority of Americans, who have long favored capital punishment. In the 1960s, activist NAACP lawyers launched a campaign to challenge the death penalty on grounds of “systemic racial bias.” (Sound familiar?). . . The left has also waged war on lethal injection drug “cocktails,” similarly claiming that execution method constitutes a “cruel and unusual punishment.”
. . .It’s all part of a concerted effort to end the death penalty — whether by judicial kill shot or by chemical fiat. This is all absurd. America was founded on Hebraic, Old Testament values. That’s why most Americans still understand that the only moral response to the most heinous crimes and the most unapologetic criminals is, after due process, to take the criminal’s life.
Nidal Hasan is a savage Islamic terrorist who killed 13 innocent US service members at Fort Hood in 2009. He deserves the death penalty, nothing less. But the idea of broadcasting his execution publicly — livestreaming it! — is beyond grotesque. Such practices define the monstrous beliefs Hasan adhered to: Islamist jihadis like him worship violence and cruelty, a world filled with hatred, utterly lacking mercy or grace. Jihadis will surely use footage of the execution as a recruiting tool. . . America is not a medieval caliphate. Our leaders aren’t supposed to act like jihadists.Will Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who proposed the hideous extravaganza, next suggest filming captured, blindfolded Islamists on their knees, while US soldiers behead them? Hasan’s death is meant to achieve justice for the horrific evil he perpetrated, not serve as a source of entertainment or pleasure for masses.There is no argument that Hasan must be put to death and in fact he should've been summarily executed the moment he was caught. That said, the idea that the video footage of his execution will be a recruiting tool for Muslims to commit jihad is ridiculous at face value given the past 1500 years of history in that Muslims never needed any inducements to commit acts of terrorism as it is what their so-called "religion" demands of its adherents, in their quest to conquer all of humanity. It might induce Leftists to become "Islamic" and use it as a cassus belli against America, as if they need any more inducement either to hate their own country and heritage.
At first, this is perhaps a reason not to broadcast it. I can argue for and against. I think Christa Pike's execution might be worthy of a live broadcast. Then again, it's not so much the spectacle but the death penalty's prompt application might be what we at long last need to prevent further atrocities. Then again, it's the degeneration of our culture that created Christa Pike. Unfortunately the human condition means that we will always have sick, twisted people in our midst. We have to eradicate every last vestige of the cultural rot of the past 60-70 years that supercharged the mental disorders that turbocharged her brand of degeneracy. And seal the friggin' borders!!!!! On these notes, I bid you all to have a good day. PS: We had a weather event over the weekend, not to make light of the deaths and the damage done, but storms, hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes have been causing death and destruction for a few billion years now, and there's not a damn thing we can do about them, aside from moving to places that are not as prone to them as others. Prayers for all who suffered.
- ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
- Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
At least 4 dead as cyclone Isaias drenches southern US
- Victor Davis Hanson: No matter, within a day of the attacks, when Hamas gunmen were still fighting Israeli troops on Israeli soil, the American left was already screaming “genocide!” They did not mean Hamas’ intended genocide of Jews, a foretaste of which was seen when it launched a surprise invasion force of more than 4,000 terrorists some 15 miles into Israel. The killers were accompanied by some 2,000 “innocent” Gazan “civilians.”
‘Privileged ingrates’ like Zohran Mamdani need to quit the genocide hypocrisy
- CIVIL WAR 2.0, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION
- Arizona man charged after allegedly threatening to bomb the White House, with investigators finding additional threats in email drafts.
Arizona Man Charged After Threatening to Bomb White House
- “Interestingly, 72% of those who agree that physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech also agree that hate speech is protected by the First Amendment,” The Buckley Institute found.
Poll: 1 In 5 Undergrads Says U.S. Deserved 9/11, Nearly Half Endorse Violence Against ‘Hate Speech’
- portraits of people such as Marxist cop killer Assata Shakur, whom she called “civil rights” leaders – in her cafe/bookstore, “Cafe Resistance.”
DSA Candidate Angie Nixon Defends Having Portraits of Cop Killer in Her ‘Cafe Resistance’
- Thad McCotter: The Democratic Socialists of America exploit young people’s longing for community, but socialism’s coercive collectivism destroys the voluntary relationships that sustain it.
The Collective Is the Enemy of Community
- Borderless nations are easily conquered.
Nobody Goes To War For The Rules-Based Order "DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST/GLOBALIST BORDER BLOODBATH," AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY - Leftists zeroed in on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers Saturday, boxing them into a parking lot in Salem, Oregon.
WATCH: Oregon Leftists Attack ICE Officers with Bat While Disrupting Federal Operations
- “We demand that Mayor Zohran Mamdani fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and use every power available to him to drive ICE out of New York City.” NYC DSA darling makes alarming claim about violent criminal record of gangbanger shot by ICE: ‘Doesn’t even matter’
Radical request DSA ‘demands’ Mamdani fire NYPD boss Tisch as socialists turn on mayor over ICE shooting
- An absolute public safety nightmare.
Mamdani’s Latest ICE Victim Committed Armed Robbery, Threatened Neighbor w/Machete THE IRAN CONFLICT, MOU/"PEACE DEAL" (aftermath??) - Secretary Rubio condemned the Houthi attack, which killed 12 people and wounded more than 300
American Killed In Airport Terror Attack
- Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the powerful body overseeing the Islamic Republic’s national security and defense policies, delivered the warning as Tehran sought concessions from President Donald Trump’s administration despite an ongoing U.S. naval blockade and mounting economic pressure.
Iran Calls U.S. Hormuz Response ‘Inadequate,’ Threatens to Hit Undersea Cables, AI Centers if War Resumes ISRAEL vs IRAN & GAZA/HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH . . . AND LEFTISTS. . . The U.N... AND HISTORY - UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi announced that investigators had uncovered a premeditated terrorist plot to seize control of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, which was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, and use the aircraft to carry out a mass-casualty attack on Israel’s main international airport.
UAE Attorney‑General Says Flydubai Co‑Pilot Plotted 9/11‑Style ‘Suicide Attack’ on Ben Gurion Airport
- This is what the international community is subsidizing.
PLO Terror Boss Blames Israel for His Decision to Postpone Elections for 20 Years
- The deepest questions about America and Israel are not questions of foreign policy.
A People Apart* * * * * - “It’s possible that the Nobel Committee will someday bestow its peace prize on a less worthy recipient than Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, but we doubt it.”
Nobel Peace Prize Honoree Faces Backlash Over Anti-Israel Propaganda OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY, PLUS VARIOUS & SUNDRY GODLESS HEATHENS - Interfaith group raises serious questions about whom Jewish institutions are willing to embrace. (test-marketing new and improved Zyklon C, D and E! - jjs)
Jewish Federation, Synagogues Partner with Mosques Linked to Terror and Antisemitism
- Rama Duwaji’s obsession with the "Palestinian" cause is shown in her reverence for the violence-tinged painter Sliman Mansour
NYC First Lady Painted Portrait of Her ‘Inspiration’: A Jew-Hating Artist Who Said ‘Anne Frank’ Is a Hoax, Posted Hitler’s Paintings, and Celebrated Oct 7 WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM - The political aspirations of someone from a Muslim Brotherhood family are those of the Brotherhood.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Sister: “My Family Has Long Been” Muslim Brotherhood
- Such practices define the monstrous beliefs Hasan adhered to: Islamist jihadis like him worship violence and cruelty, a world filled with hatred, utterly lacking mercy or grace. Jihadis will surely use footage of the execution as a recruiting tool. (The -past 1400 years of history shows that Islam needs no recruiting tools - jjs)
Don’t make Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan’s execution a public spectacle — and him a martyr DOMESTIC AFFAIRS, THE COURTS, WASTE/FRAUD/ABUSE - $9.95 billion bond measure is now up to... $231 billion
California High Speed Rail to Nowhere Paid for Nightclub and Cigar Bar
- ‘As President, it is my job to ensure the laws are faithfully executed, including by firing subordinates who cannot be trusted to tell the truth and follow the law.’
After SCOTUS Setback, Trump Renews Bid To Remove Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH - There was a time when a headline was supposed to describe the story. Today’s liberal media has decided it should replace the story.
Liberal Bait And Switch Headlines
- Trump picks Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections
Trump Names Katie Zacharia White House Press Secretary
- “The inquiry centers on the White House television pool, a decades-old arrangement under which broadcasters take turns recording presidential events and distributing footage to other news organizations,” the Mail report stated.
DOJ Investigating Five Major News Networks for Alleged Boycott of White House Events* * * * * - We should not be misled by the technology’s skill at summarizing knowledge.
“Consensus Truth” in the Age of AI
- It’s not because they’re over-excited about new technology. Follow the money.
Why Are Tech Bros So Desperate to Say AI Is Sentient?
- the fears are unfounded.
Data Center Water Usage Has Been Blown Far Out Of Proportion THE ECONOMY, STUPID
- The receipt tells us what we pay. It doesn’t tell us how we got here.
Democrats Don’t Own Affordability. Republicans Just Gave It to Them. RED-GREENS, CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX, DEMOCRAT-LEFT WAR ON FOSSIL FUELS, JUNK SCIENCE, LYSENKOISM - Venus’ extreme temperatures pose questions that, the author argues, standard greenhouse theory cannot adequately answer.
Why Venus Data Undermines The Consensus On Greenhouse Gas Warming CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY - The Cornell Seven case is about more than sex, drugs, and accusations. It is about what happens when responsibility and due process disappear together
Cornell: Far Above Cayuga’s Waters
- Normalize drug use and this is what you get.
Drugs and the Cornell Jane Doe Case
- Not guilty by reason of insanity should become guilty by reason of insanity.
It's time to admit mentally ill killers are GUILTY by reason of insanity, not absolve them with a 'not guilty' verdict
- America was founded on Hebraic, Old Testament values. That’s why most Americans still understand that the only moral response to the most heinous crimes and the most unapologetic criminals is, after due process, to take the criminal’s life. Criminologists call this “retributive justice.” There’s another term that comes to mind: common sense.
Christa Pike has only the left to blame for her execution ‘trauma’
- Who could have seen this coming?
Judge Freed a ‘Child Stabber’ He Stabbed Another Child EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT - A lot of parents are getting bamboozled by surprise leftist institutions ruining their kids. Don’t let yourself be one of them.
How To Pick The Right Private School
- Critics have blamed fraternity culture for the alleged gang rape of a female student at Cornell University, but it turns out the school’s own health department distributed sex education materials promoting campus-wide discussions of group sex, fetish practices and drug-fueled encounters.
Cornell, Site of Alleged Fraternity Gang Rape Case, Handed out ‘Sex Ed’ Materials Listing Group Sex and Every Sexual Behavior Imaginable SECOND AMENDMENT - ATF ends suppressor registration enforcement nationwide after a federal court ruling. State restrictions and background checks remain.
ATF Ends Suppressor Registration Enforcement Nationwide THE 2020 AND OTHER ELECTION HEISTS & AFTERMATH - The U.S. Justice Department is sending a message to noncitizens considering casting ballots in the midterms next month by revealing it has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with the crime of unlawful voting.
DOJ Crackdown on Illegal Voting by Foreigners Serves as Warning for Upcoming Midterms
- A new campaign finance report shows that much of No on 2’s funding comes from leftist out-of-state groups.
Alaska Campaign Decries ‘Dark Money’ While Using It To Preserve Ranked-Choice Voting
DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY - The recording answers a question that has hung over the Texas Senate race for days. Talarico went two weeks without an in-person campaign event in the state, with the general election less than a month away. His campaign claimed he was recovering from the flu, an explanation that never held up. Talarico has diabetes, which can complicate the flu, but the campaign never disclosed that as an explanation.
Bombshell Audio CONFIRMS Talarico's Stay at Mental Health Facility. Here Are the Details.
- "Do you love your dad? Do you agree with everything your dad has ever done?"
El-Sayed Compares Obama To His Father After Complaining About ‘His Failures’
- It Takes A Village Foundation touts a testimonial from a registered sex offender who’s listed as ‘non-compliant’ by the Department of Corrections
‘We Share in Your Vision’: Wisconsin Gov Hopeful Backed Left-Wing Group Seeking To Build Housing Community 'For Our Sex Offenders'
GRIFTING OLEAGENOUS PARASITES — RINO SCUM SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY, INSANITY - I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law. We were very clear that Russia is the aggressor. (I do believe you're a pedophile, and a grifting scumbag criminal degenerate - jjs)
Tillis: Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Likely Illegal - I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law. We were very clear that Russia is the aggressor. (I do believe you're a pedophile, and a grifting scumbag criminal degenerate - jjs)
Tillis: Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Likely Illegal POLITICS - Miranda Devine: Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico, 37, disappeared off the campaign trail for more than 10 days, claiming a bad case of the flu.
With all these ‘sick’ Democrats like James Talarico, one wonders: how are they in the lead?
- Prazan then handed him the diabetic explanation, which many predicted would happen, noting that the flu can hit diabetics hard before asking whether Talarico ever needed a doctor or a hospital.
Talarico FINALLY Speaks, and I Think He Just Made Things Worse
- However dissatisfied Republican voters might be with their elected officials, they need to vote for them anyway.
The Purists Versus The Realists
- The American ruing class can’t stand the people whose votes they profess to want.
The Splendor of Rural America
- "Happy Indigenous Peoples Day."
READ IT: Scott Bessent Delivers Brutal Takedown Of Elizabeth Warren — With A Holiday Twist
- Navy vet declares, "‘Mr. President, put your cowboy hat on and get out there and kick some ass and get this done and done right”
Underdog NJ GOP Candidate Brings House Down Against Booker, Tells Trump To ‘Finish’ Iran FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL - Macron and the elite’s “belle indifférence” in France.
French Defeat
- Roger Kimball: This loss of spiritedness—what the Greeks called θυμός—has had a far-reaching and depressive effect on the civilizations of the West.
The West at a Crossroads: Excellence or Mediocrity?
- The leaders of France and Britain are calling for censorship regimes because enforcing multiculturalism requires suppressing freedom.
In France And Britain, Multiculturalism Is Leading To Authoritarianism
- What kind of world order would Europeans prefer to the Pax Americana?
What Does the World Owe the Pax Americana?
- Are the big three European powers - and a couple of the smaller ones - all collapsing at once?
Europe’s Suicide Pact
- Not only are Trump’s economic policies working to constrain China, but China’s young are beginning to protest what’s effectively slave labor.
Trump Trolls China, and the Chinese Youth Are Lying Flat
- The case has heightened concerns over the safety of right-wing politicians in the United Kingdom, especially given the wider context of leftist attacks on elected officials and immigration enforcement across the West.
Suspect in Ann Widdecombe Murder and Anti-Farage Terror Plot was Driven By ‘Extreme Left-Wing’ Hate: Prosecutors.
- Not this again.
UK PM Reboots Russiagate to Target ‘Brexit’
- Neither side provided clear details on the preliminary deal, but European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic said it includes lower tariffs for some European goods to China as well as measures to stabilize rare earth supply chains.
EU and China Strike Interim Trade Deal that Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Car Exports
- The United States has an opportunity to build stronger relationships with the nations of its own hemisphere.
Our Brothers to the south, not the east
- Somaliland, a partially recognized nation-state inside of Somalia, has been fighting in recent years to fully break away from Somalia over the corruption, terrorism, and piracy that dominate Somalia. Somaliland has won formal recognition from its first country, the state of Israel, which came late in 2025. While it does not have formal recognition from others yet, the partially recognized country has been building deep ties with the West in a significant way in recent years, positioning itself as pro-American and aiming to align closely with Trump in particular.
Exclusive — Somaliland President: ‘President Trump Is a Great Man,’ ‘Could Make More History’ by Joining Israel in Recognizing Our Nation THE UKRAINIAN "FRONT" - ...attacking each other’s respective energy industries, which have increasingly become targets as the war on the frontline has largely devolved into a stalemate.
Trump Announces Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire on Energy Infrastructure Strikes… Zelensky Offers Elections
- Ukrainian deep-strike operations have targeted 28 major Russian oil refineries, with many subjected to repeated attacks.
Trump and Putin: More Than Just Diesel
- There is no shame in armistice when the alternative is Armageddon.
Europe and Russia Flirt with Nuclear War AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS - News headlines a few weeks ago focused on U.S. government secrecy and potential COVID falsifications, but the mainstream media missed some significant points.
What Can Be Done About U.S. Government Weaponization and COVID Secrets? HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE - Proponents of assisted dying use words such as “dignity” and “compassion” in its defense. But what about dignity in life?
The Deadly Secret Behind ‘Compassionate’ Health Care
- A recent panel examined how to treat fat patients “more ethically.”
Harvard Medical School vs. Weight Loss ACTUAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY - The best memorial is a renewed commitment to the competence, testing, and engineering discipline that made her work consequential.
Margaret Hamilton, Pioneering Software Engineer Behind Apollo’s Success, Dies at 90 FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY - Now it's Transgenders of the American Revolution.
Daughters of the American Revolution Disbands Chapter for Trying to Keep Trannies Out
- All he had to do was become a woman.
Mediocre Runner Becomes a Champion CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE - Why the Italian explorer is a lightning rod for Leftist venom.
Celebrating – and Hating – Columbus
- President Donald Trump issued a Columbus Day message, stating that the “days of plunder” of radical left Democrats, socialists, and communists ripping down statues of Christopher Columbus “are over.”
Trump Says ‘Days of Plunder’ of Columbus Statues ‘Are Over’* * * * * - Can it be fixed?
America’s Pluralism Is Broken
- They didn’t eliminate customer service — they made us do it for free.
Fighting the Real Enemy: The Customer ‘Service’ Industry
- A revolution that transformed the American family may well have contributed to the erosion of parental discipline and the rise of youth violence.
Can Today’s Youth Violence Be Traced To A Pill?
- I watched Netflix’s "Dang!" so you don’t have to.
Netflix’s New Cartoon Exposes Hollywood’s Favorite Cultural Obsession
- “There was a time when a girl like Cathy would have been said to be possessed by the devil.”
Sympathy for the devil? New ‘East of Eden’ remake sacrifices moral clarity to the god of modern storytelling
- Opera, as a great art form, is struggling for many reasons, but it would certainly help if opera lovers let go of their obsession with DEI.
A New Book Reveals How DEI Is Helping To Kill Opera
- Italian guest critic notes troubling trend across western pop culture
How One Christian TV Watcher Tripped Up ChatGPT HITHER & YON - We must either reclaim our greatness, our thirst for innovation and new frontiers, or be left in the dustbin of history.
Western Civ 101
- Two recent books on the Declaration of Independence illuminate not just the how of the Founding but also the often-neglected why.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)1 first.Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (I43vL)
2 Happy MondayPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (u82oZ)
4 talerico is changing the details of his flu story. Something very fishy has been going on with him.Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (I43vL)
5 Morning again allPosted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 07:42 AM (JDhDw)
6 Good morning JJ and hordePosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 07:43 AM (sgkY8)
7 Good morning dear morons and happy birthday JJPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:44 AM (RIvkX)
8 Yonder HordePosted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 07:44 AM (RORbl)
9 “Well, those days of plunder are over, and the statues are back, more magnificent than ever.”
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The pedestal where U.S. Grant's statue was torn done is still empty. No thanks to the esteemed and media-savvy and thuper thuckthethful Mayor Lurie.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:45 AM (RIvkX)
10 Happy Indigenous Multi-Millionaire Celebrities Shoot Off Their Mouths Living In Mansions On Stooolen Land Day, errybody!Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 07:46 AM (qBdHI)
11 Some of them brought weapons and used violence against officers, prompting the deployment of crowd control munitions, including tear gas and pepper balls, according to bystander video,” she wrote. One video showed a person dressed in dark clothing smack a black SUV’s side mirror with a baseball bat.
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Please shoot these motherfvckers please.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:46 AM (RIvkX)
12 The old argument against capital punishment was that "It teaches the criminal nothing." Leaving aside the point that the criminal clearly was unable to learn anything from experience, or he wouldn't be on Death Row . . . there's the detail that *we currently have no way* of teaching the criminal well enough that he would never commit murder, or any crime, again.
Delete him from society, and he will certainly never do it again.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:48 AM (wzUl9)
13 Them Here
There Here
Mamdani’s Latest ICE Victim Committed Armed Robbery, Threatened Neighbor w/MachetePosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 07:49 AM (/+uur)
14 “Interestingly, 72% of those who agree that physical violence can be justified to stop hate speech also agree that hate speech is protected by the First Amendment,” The Buckley Institute found.
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The kiddies have ZERO thinking and logic skills, worse than any generation previous to them.
Here's your sign. ^^^Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 07:50 AM (qBdHI)
15 But the idea of broadcasting his execution publicly — livestreaming it! — is beyond grotesque.
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You poor dear. Such sensitivity. Bless your heart.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:50 AM (RIvkX)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 07:51 AM (u82oZ)
17 Cyclone was a wonderful name for a car model. Too bad Mercury only briefly used it.Posted by: Passing Wind at October 12, 2026 07:52 AM (EdP2u)
18 WATCH: Oregon Leftists Attack ICE Officers with Bat While Disrupting Federal Operations
Will we then watch officers beat the leftist into unconsciousness? No? Then, why are they there?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:53 AM (1Ff7Z)
19 The New York Post Editorial Bored completely misinterprets and misunderstands Islam.
They are savages who understand only savagery.
That's on them, not us.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:53 AM (RIvkX)
20 The whole Talafreako situation is making me nervous. A new Trafalgar poll shows him 3 points ahead. I always thought Trafalgar was a decent outfit as far as pollsters are concerned. And of course the media is covering for his 2-week disappearance. I don’t know the truth but I’ve never had a two week flu…. SighPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 07:53 AM (Q+ams)
21 Katie Zacharia is very different from Karoline. Karoline was cute, a fluffy bunny with a steel backbone. Katie is more in Melania's mold, a sleek blonde panther with (I hope) an equally steel spine.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:54 AM (wzUl9)
22 Opera, as a great art form, is struggling for many reasons, but it would certainly help if opera lovers let go of their obsession with DEI.
Frasier Crane and Felix Unger hardest hit!Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 12, 2026 07:54 AM (x0n13)
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13 The old argument against capital punishment was that "It teaches the criminal nothing."
It was never about teaching the criminal anything. It was about teaching everyone else something.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 07:55 AM (Y6Q+5)
24 “ Lord, you are my God;
I will exalt you and praise your name,
for in perfect faithfulness
you have done wonderful things,
things planned long ago.”
Isaiah 25:1Posted by: Marcus T at October 12, 2026 07:56 AM (upeQk)
25 Israel’s main international airport.
UAE Attorney‑General Says Flydubai Co‑Pilot Plotted 9/11‑Style ‘Suicide Attack’ on Ben Gurion Airport
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You don't say... *slaps forehead*
As the saying goes, it was as obvious to me as the nose on Klinger's face.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 07:57 AM (qBdHI)
26 Yeah, Italians. Columbus had to go beg the Queen of Spain for ships, because Italy was a confederacy of dunces, and not a proper nation. Before birth control, Italians had almost as many kids as the Irish. Now Italian "men" live with Mama until age 50.
In 1960 in Brooklyn, it was said you could take a census of the Italian population by counting the basement windows and multiplying by ten. Those were the days.Posted by: Waxing Nostalgic at October 12, 2026 07:57 AM (EdP2u)
27 The death penalty is neither cruel nor unusual.
I tentatively support it because some crimes are so monstrous that that is the only appropriate remedy.
My reservations are is it gives awesome power to the state, the possibility of error, and spending a lifetime in prison is a pretty harsh sentence for most crimes.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 12, 2026 07:58 AM (XV/Pl)
28 Thank you for those lovely Bible passages, Marcus. I'm rereading 1 Kings now and think I'll reread Isaiah after I'm done with 2 Kings. In these awful times, seems the only thing I truly rely on, trust in and have total faith in is G*d's word.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (qBdHI)
29 Cyclone was a wonderful name for a car model. Too bad Mercury only briefly used it.
Posted by: Passing Wind at October 12, 2026
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I miss the old car names. Cyclone, Comet, Galaxie, Cougar, Toronado, Impala, Invicta, Riviera, Calais, Fleetwood, Imperial, Charger, Sting Ray, Barracuda . . .Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (wzUl9)
30 In 1960 in Brooklyn, it was said you could take a census of the Italian population by counting the basement windows and multiplying by ten. Those were the days.
Posted by: Waxing Nostalgic at October 12, 2026 07:57 AM (EdP2u)
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I though everyone was either Italian, Irish, or Jewish until I was about 14.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (RIvkX)
31 Beni Rae Harmony was named Assistant Press Secretary last week. She's 25, a very attractive brunette. I've been watching her as a reporter for RAV for the last year and a half or so.Posted by: The Guy Can Pick 'Em at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (EdP2u)
32 13 The old argument against capital punishment was that "It teaches the criminal nothing."
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It was never about teaching the criminal anything. It was about teaching everyone else something.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026
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I meant the anti-capital punishment argument. The argument for society was what you describe.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 08:02 AM (wzUl9)
33 DHS has raided the home of Ilhan Omar this AM. Predawn.Posted by: Get Her Out! at October 12, 2026 08:02 AM (EdP2u)
34 My reservations are is it gives awesome power to the state, the possibility of error, and spending a lifetime in prison is a pretty harsh sentence for most crimes.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 12, 2026 07:58 AM (XV/Pl)
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I've been watching a lot of Hitchcock TV (early 60s) and remark that in the plot and dialog, the certainty of swift execution for committing murder appears regularly.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:03 AM (RIvkX)
35 Are we pretending not to believe the midterms are going to be all flag blue?
Would anyone admit to betting on the GOP to hold either the hide or the Senate?Posted by: President Trump at October 12, 2026 08:03 AM (An//V)
36 . . . I’ve never had a two week flu…. Sigh
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026
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My first time with Covid, in Dec. 2019, knocked me down for close to two weeks. I was functional after about eight days, but couldn't exercise for almost a week after.
That was unusual, though.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 08:03 AM (wzUl9)
37 WATCH: Oregon Leftists Attack ICE Officers with Bat While Disrupting Federal Operations
Will we then watch officers beat the leftist into unconsciousness? No? Then, why are they there?
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As most of you know, my brother is an ICE agent. This kind of stuff angers me beyond words. The perpetrators of this attack should've been left collecting their brain matter on the ground following this incident. And charges? Would these fall under the purview of the Fed gov't...or are we relegated to seeing them get off scot free under state law? I confess I have no knowledge on this kind of stuff.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:04 AM (qBdHI)
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:04 AM (qBdHI)
39 Would anyone admit to betting on the GOP to hold either the hide or the Senate?
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I'm very confident the GOP will keep the Senate and better than 50-50 will keep the House.
But I'm always wrong, so...Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:06 AM (RIvkX)
40 {{{Lady in Black}}}
I hope the thinking is ICE caution before the election. Stop the money and arrest the leasers afterwards. Add Shock gloves to the list of equipment used in less than a month.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: Mrs. Borg at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (EdP2u)
42 Oh, blah blah blah. So, Oscar the Lout has a 5 year old. WGAF? I suspect if my white ass did a crime and got busted, that smug Communist pig wouldn't be rending her designer garments over my 6 year old.
And, as far as this tired "Such-and-Such Father" routine goes, let's not lose sight of an important fact... having lived in the Land of Sanctuary for a long time, I can tell you something. As bad a crime problem as the illegals pose - and it is BAD - the second generation is *even worse.* Left alone, I have little doubt that Lil' Oscar would be sporting neck tattoos and peddling dope within ten years. Deport his ass, too.
Plus, I just find it grating on account of the fact that from a societal and legal standpoint, fathers count for less than nothing to people like her in every single context besides this one.Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (BI5O2)
43 As an Italican-American, I'm touched by Trump's message. Bellissimo!Posted by: Delurker at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (2Drhq)
44 I've been watching a lot of Hitchcock TV (early 60s) and remark that in the plot and dialog, the certainty of swift execution for committing murder appears regularly.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026
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In written crime stories too. An early Donald E. Westlake short was called "The Curious Facts Preceding My Execution," implying that the narrator's committing murder led pretty quickly to Death Row.
In British crime fiction, too, "the hangman" was always the fate the murderer was trying to escape, and the fate Poirot or Miss Marple opined that he was heading for after being unmasked.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (wzUl9)
45 Morn' all.. Happy Columbus DayPosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:08 AM (+gK6I)
46 51 It looks like that weirdass slut Guilfore won't be ambassador to Greece much longer. I have never understood the attraction, she looks like a tranny.
Posted by: fd at October 12, 2026 08:08 AM (MWfy
Don JR. dodged a bullet on that onePosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:09 AM (+gK6I)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:09 AM (RIvkX)
48 I'm very confident the GOP will keep the Senate and better than 50-50 will keep the House.
But I'm always wrong, so...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:06 AM (RIvkX)
Sir — given your stated track record, I humbly request you update your prediction to the opposite. Signed - Someone who is superstitiousPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 08:10 AM (Q+ams)
49 It will get worse as mid term election gets closer, and if the Marxists does gain ground it will continue afterwardsPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 08:10 AM (sgkY8)
50 I think the GOP will lose both the house and senate because that’s generally how these things go, couple that with gop gerrymandering efforts largely being spastic and Donks gerrymandering efforts being more successful and blue states effectively making vote rigging part of election law.
I expect the GOP to be whittled down to 2 congressional seats in California.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 12, 2026 08:10 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 08:11 AM (u82oZ)
52 >> Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (qBdHI
God’s blessings be upon you and all here. May His Word and truths bring comfort to all.Posted by: Marcus T at October 12, 2026 08:11 AM (h9A1n)
53 The various anit-ICE or whatever mobs are well funded and well organized.
We know who's funding them... yet those few people remain breathing air. Seems... unproductive.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 08:12 AM (RORbl)
54 Take the last train to No Where
And I'll meet you at the station
You can be here by 4:30
'Cause I've made your reservation
Don't be slow
Oh, no, no, no
Oh, no, no, no
You can buy a 737 Max for around $50 M
231 billion/50 million =4620
You could have 2000 737 leaving SoCal for NoCal every 10 minutes and 2000 leave No for So.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:12 AM (/+uur)
55 It looks like that weirdass slut Guilfore won't be ambassador to Greece much longer. I have never understood the attraction, she looks like a tranny.
Posted by: fd at October 12, 2026 08:08 AM (MWfyi)
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Why all the hate?Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:12 AM (RIvkX)
56 Posted by: Waxing Nostalgic at October 12, 2026 07:57 AM (EdP2u)
We're not really white either, right? C'mon, let that bigotry all out.Posted by: Delurker at October 12, 2026 08:12 AM (2Drhq)
57 Birdbath status?Posted by: Just Wondering at October 12, 2026 08:13 AM (gSZpL)
58 Add Shock gloves to the BALLS as list of equipment used in less than a month.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 08:07 AM (u82oZ)
fixed itPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:15 AM (/+uur)
59 Imagine how the Indians felt when those three small ships sailed under them as they stood on the Verrazano Bridge looking down at them!Posted by: I Can Relate! at October 12, 2026 08:15 AM (EdP2u)
60 Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:12 AM (/+uur)
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I could drive 300 miles to Merced, then get on the train, then drive another 300 to L.A.
If I ever wanted to go to L.A.
High speed rail!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:15 AM (RIvkX)
61 It looks like that weirdass slut Guilfore won't be ambassador to Greece much longer. I have never understood the attraction, she looks like a tranny.
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If she'd had left her face alone and forgone the 100lbs of makeup and false eyelashes she seems enthralled with, she'd look just fine. She used to be quite pretty.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:16 AM (qBdHI)
62 As most of you know, my brother is an ICE agent. This kind of stuff angers me beyond words. The perpetrators of this attack should've been left collecting their brain matter on the ground following this incident. And charges? Would these fall under the purview of the Fed gov't...or are we relegated to seeing them get off scot free under state law? I confess I have no knowledge on this kind of stuff.
Posted by: Lady in Black
Fedgov law.Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (JDhDw)
63 Meh. Some guys get all the credit.Posted by: Vasco daGama at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (bmwAv)
64 We're not really white either, right? C'mon, let that bigotry all out.
Posted by: Delurker
Drive straight south from Sicily. What's the first thing you hit?Posted by: Resting My Case at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (EdP2u)
65 San Franpsycho
The construction of the CA Rail boondoggle seems so similar to the collapse of the Mayan Empire.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (u82oZ)
66 43 DHS has raided the home of Ilhan Omar this AM. Predawn.
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For realz?!
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 12, 2026 08:04 AM (qBdHI)
Was she dragged out in her underwear with a CNN crew reporting live?!Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (x0n13)
67 Data Center Water Usage Has Been Blown Far Out Of Proportion
Journalist Karen Hao's book Empire of AI and related research claimed exaggerated data center water consumption figures, which were later corrected or retracted. The errors involved overstating consumption by up to 100,000%.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:18 AM (/+uur)
68 I love Italians, worked for and with them, smooched on Italian girls, lived in Bay Ridge among all the kids who went to Our Lady of Perpetual Help-OLPH-we called it Old Lady's Poor House. Just having fun. If we can't kid each other...Posted by: ...Who Can We Kid at October 12, 2026 08:20 AM (EdP2u)
69 Because she's a weirdass slut that looks like a tranny.
Posted by: fd at October 12, 2026 08:13 AM (MWfyi)
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That's Ambassador Weirdass Slut!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:20 AM (RIvkX)
70 A city democratic socialist congressional candidate has claimed it “doesn’t even matter” that the illegal migrant wounded by ICE agents in The Bronx has a violent criminal history — and accused the NYPD of villainizing him.
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Love this, because it is so revealing. This chick is so twistedly stupid she cannot recognize who is evil. It seems to me the ability to tell right from wrong is a basic skill of life, and doesn't have it.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 08:21 AM (ODk+P)
71 Was she dragged out in her underwear with a CNN crew reporting live?!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
Her DC apartment. She wasn't there. Search warrant regarding immigration documents.Posted by: Send Her Back! at October 12, 2026 08:22 AM (EdP2u)
72 Guilfoyle is a media whore and political whore - quite literally. I strongly suspect her appointment as ambassador was obtained through extortion in the first place, and am completely unsurprised that she immediately exploited it for influence-peddling.
America's ruling class is crawling with parasites like her, and you can't hate them enough.
And, yes - between the natural lantern jaw and the increasingly bizarre plastic surgeries, she looks weird as hell.Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 12, 2026 08:22 AM (BI5O2)
73 "Believe all women" is one of the Jim Crow Laws of Feminism.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:22 AM (3cUTc)
74 Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated those who stole the land from the indigenous dinosaursPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:23 AM (AFudc)
75 The end of the Giants-Redskins game yesterday revealed how very dull many football players and coaches really are. The time management brain fart executed by the Redskins is so galactically stupid I’m still scratching my head wondering if that really happened. It is hilariousPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 08:23 AM (Q+ams)
76 The pedestal where U.S. Grant's statue was torn done is still empty. No thanks to the esteemed and media-savvy and thuper thuckthethful Mayor Lurie.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:45 AM (RIvkX)
As punishment, the Lurie family will be exiled to deep space, there only to have administration of a space station.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 08:23 AM (1Ff7Z)
77 The botched execution had to be an inside job.
Someone messed up the dosage on purpose.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:23 AM (/+uur)
78 Good morning horde!Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (ExV1e)
79 Nobody runs up a hill to defend “multiculturalism.” Nobody sacrifices his life for “diversity, inclusion, and equity.” Nobody defends the Christian world by surrendering to Islam. Nobody goes to war in order to save the “rules-based international order” from destruction.
Yet recruitment into the military is at an all time non-war high.
Men need high adventure even when the "war" is pointless and only serves the interests of truly wicked people. Just come up with a plausible excuse, whip up the emotions, point them in the direction of someone and even though there is no "Rules Based Order" (at best we have multi-tier Calvinball "Rules") and the men who are expected to fight are hated by those they are allegedly defending.
Witness how ICE is attacked by the very women who are being protected by removing rapists and murderers.Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (a4flb)
80 And yes… they’re the Redskins and will always be the Redskins as far as I’m concerned even if the retarded NFL calls them something else…Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (Q+ams)
81 Horses originated in North America about 50–55 million years ago, evolving from small multi‑toed ancestors such as Eohippus (also called Hyracotherium) before spreading to other continents and later going extinct in the Americas around 10,000 years ago, around the time those indigenous peoples showed up.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (AFudc)
82 The whole Talafreako situation is making me nervous. A new Trafalgar poll shows him 3 points ahead. I always thought Trafalgar was a decent outfit as far as pollsters are concerned. And of course the media is covering for his 2-week disappearance. I don’t know the truth but I’ve never had a two week flu…. Sigh
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 07:53 AM (Q+ams)
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I am so worried I can't even believe this is happening. I'm even worried about the governorship in Texas.Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (NpAcC)
83 Guilfoyle clearly has some talent, but it seems to consist mainly of convincing wealthy and powerful men to do things for her. This administration sent her to Greece to get her away from Trump Jr, and she used to be Gavin Newsome’s wife. The core problem in the current crisis is a $100,000 credit card bill she has no intention of paying.
I could never trust anyone as slimy and manipulative as that.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 08:25 AM (Y6Q+5)
84 ATF Ends Suppressor Registration Enforcement Nationwide
and
Last nights US Marshall the bad guy made illegal suppressors.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:25 AM (/+uur)
85 The end of the Giants-Redskins game yesterday revealed how very dull many football players and coaches really are. The time management brain fart executed by the Redskins is so galactically stupid I’m still scratching my head wondering if that really happened. It is hilarious
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
Check the line and see what Vegas needed. The coaches and players haven't gotten stupider. They never had any acting abilities. They can't cover up throwing the game like they need to.Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 08:25 AM (JDhDw)
86 I heard Talarico was at a “metal facility” learning weldingPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:26 AM (AFudc)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 08:26 AM (u82oZ)
88 As punishment, the Lurie family will be exiled to deep space, there only to have administration of a space station.
Interestingly, for most people, in the afterlife that is exactly what will happen. As God puts it: "cast into outer darkness".
There is "darkness" and then there is "outer darkness".Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:26 AM (a4flb)
89 later going extinct in the Americas around 10,000 years ago, around the time those indigenous peoples showed up.
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (AFudc)
They are eating the horses
They are eating peoples donkeysPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:26 AM (/+uur)
90 Promoters of “decolonisation” want to demolish any sense of Britain as pursuing a brave and necessary struggle.
… so they bring in colonizers from the Middle EastPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:27 AM (AFudc)
91 I am so worried I can't even believe this is happening. I'm even worried about the governorship in Texas.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 08:24 AM (NpAcC)
That’s actually the biggest “tell” of this entire op. Anyone who believes that Abbott is behind to an unknown Mexican who isn’t even running any kind of campaign at all has fallen for the biggest psy-op since the Everybody Loves Kamala show.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 08:28 AM (Y6Q+5)
92 100Posted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:28 AM (/+uur)
93 Morning Horde, thx JJ,happy Monday.
Feds raided the home of Ilhan Omar in DC. Maybe they are trying to kick her outPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 08:28 AM (pJE7g)
94 "You've Got Mail": China Got Its Hands On F-35 Stealth Parts Because A UPS Worker Missed An Email
A late shipment, a shortcut through Hong Kong to save a few days, and now Beijing has a radar-absorbing canopy from the most expensive weapons program in history, which had already lost more than 1 million spare parts worth $85 million.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:29 AM (AFudc)
95 ‘We Share in Your Vision’: Wisconsin Gov Hopeful Backed Left-Wing Group Seeking To Build Housing Community 'For Our Sex Offenders'
Build them a house on a remote island and let the fuck over each otherPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:30 AM (/+uur)
96 76 I love Italians, worked for and with them, smooched on Italian girls, lived in Bay Ridge among all the kids who went to Our Lady of Perpetual Help-OLPH-we called it Old Lady's Poor House. Just having fun. If we can't kid each other...
Posted by: ...Who Can We Kid at October 12, 2026 08:20 AM (EdP2u)
Fond memories of a great Model Train/hobby shop in Bay Ridge, and a great Jazz club and eateries.Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 12, 2026 08:30 AM (x0n13)
97 Mamdani still might kick President Grant and Julia out of the tomb and turn it into a Mosque. The city degrades every day the Mayor is in office.Posted by: He's A Menace! at October 12, 2026 08:30 AM (EdP2u)
98 A late shipment, a shortcut through Hong Kong to save a few days, and now Beijing has a radar-absorbing canopy from the most expensive weapons program in history, which had already lost more than 1 million spare parts worth $85 million.
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:29 AM (AFudc)
We know who created the shipper
We know who labeled the piece
We know who changed the shipper
We know who handled the piece at each stop
Find them
Kill themPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (/+uur)
99 Diehard Giants fan here. Neither team deserved to win that game. The Redskins clock management was non existent.Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (pJE7g)
100 Remember:
Every "bombshell" story over the next 36 days should be counted as fake for 48-72 hours.
Unless you know for a personal fact it is true, the only comment should be "I don't know if it's fake or true."
Talarico having to deny he was in a mental hospital is classic LBJ skullduggery, though.
LOL, F him.
Other suggest the hyper-technical "denial" from the mental hospital, that Talarico did not receive treatment from them there; that their wording is that technically the hospital itself didn't treat him. Because, of course, only doctors can treat him.
IDK, weak.
But then, these are lying scum in the thrall of evil.
So their statement could be true but false.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (3cUTc)
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (AFudc)
102 Was she dragged out in her underwear with a CNN crew reporting live?!
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 12, 2026 08:17 AM (x0n13)
Nobody wants to see that.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (Y6Q+5)
103 I'd like to think that her brief marriage to Newsom ruined her. He ruins everything.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:32 AM (RIvkX)
104 And yes… they’re the Redskins and will always be the Redskins as far as I’m concerned even if the retarded NFL calls them something else…
And for those of us who value our time and realize that sportsball is just the McGuffin pretext for gambling, I have no idea what the name of that DC team is called today and only recognize the name Redskins as a variety of potato.Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:32 AM (a4flb)
105 JB Pritzker signed a law letting Illinois doctors hand dying patients a lethal prescription.
Buried inside his law was a threat aimed at every Catholic doctor, nurse, and religious sister in the state.
A federal judge stepped in, but one appeals court ruling could wipe that protection away.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:33 AM (AFudc)
106 Tillis: Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Likely Illegal
Tillis is like the Pharisees of Jesus day that would choke on a gnat but dine on a camelPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 08:33 AM (/+uur)
107 Margaret Hamilton was a great computer scientist. Also superb as the Wicked Witch of the WestPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (pJE7g)
108 I didn't get no Day. I was robbed by that greasy poof. I sailed around the bloody world! You'd think that would count for something.Posted by: Ferdinand Magellan at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (bmwAv)
109 Fond memories of a great Model Train/hobby shop in Bay Ridge, and a great Jazz club and eateries.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton
Club 802!Posted by: Warm Beer, Lousy Food at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (EdP2u)
110 Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:26 AM (a4flb)
Where's Wolfus when you need him?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (1Ff7Z)
111 Vote Talarico, Now Certified Completely Sane!Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (ndZc7)
112 117 Club 802!
Posted by: Warm Beer, Lousy Food at October 12, 2026 08:34 AM (EdP2u)
your handle, Ah yes: The Crazy Country Club!Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 12, 2026 08:36 AM (x0n13)
113 @121 half my friends in college had the "Warm beer , lousy food" T-shirtPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 08:38 AM (pJE7g)
114 The DAR is pro-trans? Who'd a thunk it.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 08:38 AM (ccvJ/)
115 After Republican AG candidate Saritha Komatireddy says that you have to look at the facts and the law as attorney general, and that’s what she will do, incumbent Letitia James replies, “you don’t have to look at the facts and the law.”
… classicPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:38 AM (AFudc)
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 12, 2026 08:38 AM (dtajH)
117 "You've Got Mail": China Got Its Hands On F-35 Stealth Parts Because A UPS Worker Missed An Email
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AFAIK, China already has the entire specs, blueprints and everything for the F-35. (or, for sure, the B-2)
Even the formula on how to make the stealth coating.
And they've tried mightily to build their stealth tech.
And failed miserably.
Because for all the thousands claiming Chinese intelligence and cleverness--they're just thieves who have no understanding.
Which is no wonder the Dems get along so well with them.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:39 AM (3cUTc)
118 116 I didn't get no Day. I was robbed by that greasy poof. I sailed around the bloody world! You'd think that would count for something.
Posted by: Ferdinand Magellan
Ferd, your crew circumcised the Earth. You fell short, though it wasn't really your fault.Posted by: Good Try! at October 12, 2026 08:39 AM (EdP2u)
119 Sensitive, top secret military components sent through commercial shipping?
Who thought that was a good idea? I suppose they do it all the time.
We used to send a status report to the puzzle palace daily, how many of our birds were broken, flyable, etc. What would get their attention was “AOG”. Aircraft On Ground, not flyable because of a part that was unavailable. They would disgorge the component that was out of stock from some warehouse somewhere in the U. States and ship it overnight to the other side of the planet. It must have cost a fortune.Posted by: Common Tater at October 12, 2026 08:40 AM (49u8i)
120 Happy Columbus Day!Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 08:41 AM (NpAcC)
121 Awesome!
Pre-dawn raid on Ilhan Omar's home.
Shame we didn't get the frog march in her pajamas like they do to ours when they pull this shit.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:41 AM (3cUTc)
122 It's just another Merlot Monday.Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at October 12, 2026 08:42 AM (gSZpL)
123 Mornin’, All. Happy Monday and Happy Columbus Day.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 08:42 AM (77rzZ)
124 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, Horde.Posted by: Inogame at October 12, 2026 08:43 AM (53oGX)
125 Whoa. I've started work on my projects. Took a few minutes break. Here's a little tiny, small story from GatewayPundit.
Inconsequential...but here.
Federal agents raided the Washington, DC-area residence of far-left Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) early Monday morning as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into her immigration paperwork.
Fox News Digital reported exclusively that the pre-dawn raid is part of an ongoing criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman’s immigration paperwork, documents filled out by her late father when she was a child.
Multiple agents wearing HSI jackets were observed outside the residence around 6 a.m.
It can be recalled that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told conservative media host Benny Johnson on Thursday night that Ilhan Omar did indeed marry her brother and could be deported.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 08:44 AM (Sco7b)
126 Talarico having to deny he was in a mental hospital is classic LBJ skullduggery, though.
LOL, F him
. If he wasn't it looks like a set up to catch Paxton running with this story which I hope he didn't... And why is Talarico concerned.. The "polls" have him winning utra-Red Texas.. To believe the polls it's gonna be a Navy Blue wave... I'm a pessimist and even I don't believe that...Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:44 AM (+gK6I)
127 Well it's way past time to dismantle and destroy what is essentially a violent insurrectionist movement within our own borders that will stop at nothing short of overthrowing our government and dismantling our society and transforming it into socialist tyranny.
On that note a few thousand miles to the east I give you this.
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I know there have been a few arrests and convictions of some Antifa members, but lets get real, the DoJ and FBI simply do not view them as a priority despite them being a domestic terrorist organization. Compare and contrast with their work on J6.
You would think that a violent terrorist organization still working withing the USA would be priority number 1, but alas it ain't.Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (DbmIv)
128 Happy Columbus Day also to you all.
Good, several of us at once on Omar.
Just like she likes it...Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (Sco7b)
129 The only way you can claim there is such a thing as "stolen land" is if you deny the Law of Conquest.
And if there is no Law of Conquest, then there can be no stolen land--everyone has a claim to any land by merely stepping foot on it.
Not even the Indians deny the Law of Conquest--because it is the sole--and only--claim they have on the land!Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (3cUTc)
130 Alas, the Club 802, 2001 Odyssey, property is now a Chinese restaurant with doctors offices above.Posted by: You Can't Go Home Again at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (EdP2u)
131 Immigration enforcement officials search Ilhan Omar's home in pre-dawn raidPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (AFudc)
132 The old argument against capital punishment was that "It teaches the criminal nothing."
In all of human history, no criminal, once executed, has ever re-offended.Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:46 AM (ExV1e)
133 Talafreako is depending on the power of being for things that hurt society to win elections. It's just like worshipping Satan.Posted by: torabora at October 12, 2026 08:46 AM (Wt1Rs)
134 Yeaaarggghhhh
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 08:44 AM (eR5hN)
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Actually, you're as bad.Posted by: Wesley Crusher at October 12, 2026 08:46 AM (RIvkX)
135 142 Immigration enforcement officials search Ilhan Omar's home in pre-dawn raid
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (AFudc)
Wonder what they think she has ? If it were me any incriminating stuff would have been destroyed years agoPosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:46 AM (+gK6I)
136 Livestreaming Hasan's execution will send a message to Islam that we're awake and serious.
It's the opposite of what Europe has been telling them for decades.Posted by: Ignoramus at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (dtajH)
137 A recent panel examined how to treat fat patients “more ethically.”
Harvard Medical School vs. Weight Loss
The City Journal is so good.Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (2ap+5)
138 It's the opposite of what Europe has been telling them for decades.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (dtajH)
Telling them ? ... Showing them for decadesPosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:48 AM (+gK6I)
139 Immigration enforcement officials search Ilhan Omar's home in pre-dawn raid
Posted by: SMOD
I want a 2-frog approach:
-frog march
-agents in frog suitsPosted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 08:48 AM (zcI95)
140 The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. The raid stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:48 AM (AFudc)
141 You would think that a violent terrorist organization still working withing the USA would be priority number 1, but alas it ain't.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (DbmIv)
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This is why I am so fearful about what comes next.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:49 AM (RIvkX)
142 The whole Talafreako situation is making me nervous. A new Trafalgar poll shows him 3 points ahead. I always thought Trafalgar was a decent outfit as far as pollsters are concerned. And of course the media is covering for his 2-week disappearance. I don’t know the truth but I’ve never had a two week flu…. Sigh
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 07:53 AM (Q+ams)
Remember recently when all the decent polls had Talarico up by 7, or 10?
We suffer under the weight of "Republicans" like Cornyn and the rest of the Bush ilk who would rather see the country fall to communism than permit the people to live free but Texas will not elect Talarico.Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:49 AM (ExV1e)
143 Jane Doe case has officially collapsed. Her attorney is spiraling... - Revolver NewsPosted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:50 AM (AFudc)
144 Yeaaarggghhhh
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (ZxPea)
That sounds like you're choking on a donut.
I don't need your help coping. I'm coping quite well. Thanks.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 12, 2026 08:50 AM (JrHfD)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 08:50 AM (ndZc7)
146 146 Livestreaming Hasan's execution will send a message to Islam that we're awake and serious.
It's the opposite of what Europe has been telling them for decades.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (dtajH)
Tapper and others - RINOs - too were all butthurt over this yesterday.
This is not who we are. Down to their level. We may radicalize them. They may hate us.
Let's take this the opposite way. Let's go to all the muslim groups who openly love and celebrate the United States and Western civilization and get their opinions.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 08:50 AM (Sco7b)
147 Actually, you're as bad.
Posted by: Wesley Crusher at October 12, 2026 08:46 AM (RIvkX)
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And repetitive. And boring.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:51 AM (RIvkX)
148 I miss the old car names. Cyclone, Comet, Galaxie, Cougar, Toronado, Impala, Invicta, Riviera, Calais, Fleetwood, Imperial, Charger, Sting Ray, Barracuda . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 08:00 AM (wzUl9)
But just think of how sexy names like m7Wgjs56x are.Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:51 AM (ExV1e)
149 152 You would think that a violent terrorist organization still working withing the USA would be priority number 1, but alas it ain't.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at October 12, 2026 08:45 AM (DbmIv)
They "hide" themselves within groups of brain dead college kids and Karens/ soy boys.... Gives them protection during the "protests"Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:51 AM (+gK6I)
150 Diehard Giants fan here. Neither team deserved to win that game. The Redskins clock management was non existent.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 08:31 AM (pJE7g)
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the Redskins with no timeouts left and the clock running at 55 seconds, just casually huddle up, stroll to the line of scrimmage and… take the snap and fall down intentionally??? Jayden Daniels may never live down that brain fart. I was laughing out loudPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (Q+ams)
151 The raid stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child.
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:48 AM (AFudc)
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I see they're already lining up her defenses.Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (rOKnE)
153 Fedgov law.
The John Birch Society has been warning about a national police force—associating it to some of the worst police states in history. (they favor the sheriff as law enforcement)
For several generations now, the municipal police forces are basically armed code enforcement agents who are the muscle behind the will of the city council. They have replaced men of the community who traditionally handled local petty crime into whatever theater of crime prevention that we have now to the point where Men of Action who try to restore order are the targets of LEOs.
Trump, in his efforts to have the various federal agencies step in to do local policing are doing the very things that the JBS has been warning about for over fifty years.Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (ExV1e)
155 Yeaaarggghhhh
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 08:47 AM (ZxPea)
That sounds like you're choking on a donut.
I don't need your help coping. I'm coping quite well. Thanks.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
*Plays MASH theme song*Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 08:53 AM (zcI95)
156 >>Awesome!
Pre-dawn raid on Ilhan Omar's home.
Shame we didn't get the frog march in her pajamas like they do to ours when they pull this shit.
- - - - -
Really hope this goes somewhere.Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 08:53 AM (rOKnE)
157 which was filled out by her late father when she was a child.
Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:48 AM (AFudc)
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I see they're already lining up her defenses.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 08:52 AM (3Imb
I wondered too... Not her fault she didn't do it her father did...Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:53 AM (+gK6I)
158 This douchebag will soon have nothing to say other than whining "the election was stolen! Rheee!"Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:53 AM (RIvkX)
159
But just think of how sexy names like m7Wgjs56x are.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic
No fair socking Blonde Morticia!Posted by: First!! In War at October 12, 2026 08:54 AM (EdP2u)
160 In saner times Cornell Accuser L___ C_____ would be burned at the stake as a malevolent witch.Posted by: Ignoramus at October 12, 2026 08:54 AM (dtajH)
161 The John Birch Society has been warning about a national police force—associating it to some of the worst police states in history. (they favor the sheriff as law enforcement)
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You know who else nationalised the police?Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (RIvkX)
162 DHS has raided the home of Ilhan Omar this AM. Predawn.
https://tinyurl.com/ms5kkvze <- Daily MailPosted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (ExV1e)
163 Did the fans of Lucy Craig ever use forensic astrology on her case?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (2GVsD)
164 OMG - we might radicalize the Muslims! What if the public execution is a Lusitania for the 21st century? What if, by the time the Social Security trust is exhausted, we are celebrating mass in the Hagia Sophia?Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (2ap+5)
165 Oh, and I am outrageously outraged at the outrage of committing outrageous fraud to pull dirty campaign tricks to bring down the opposition.
Say, remember when, two long-time Dem operatives*:
- just so happened to be driving within a few miles of Newt Gingrich down the freeway in FL
- going the exact same speed and direction
- and just so happened to have a high-end, multi-band radio scanner on while they were driving (and not their radio)
- that just so happened to catch Newt's phone call
- and they just so happened to know it was Newt
- and they just so happened to have recording equipment
- and just so happened to turn it on in time to record the whole call.
* if we ever find the truth, I guarantee it was a NSA drone who leaked it to those two.
And also, F Newt, even after that, he refused to believe how evil the Dems are.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (3cUTc)
166 I miss the old car names. Cyclone, Comet, Galaxie, Cougar, Toronado, Impala, Invicta, Riviera, Calais, Fleetwood, Imperial, Charger, Sting Ray, Barracuda . . .
Even AMC had good names: Matador, Javelin, Gremlin, Hornet, Rambler.†
† we can just forget about PacerPosted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:56 AM (a4flb)
167 It's also,
National Gumbo Day.Posted by: redridinghood at October 12, 2026 08:56 AM (NpAcC)
168 >>The raid stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork, which was filled out by her late father when she was a child.
Well, that's one of the points of possible fraud isn't it?
Her reported birth date in recent years has changed to recast her as a "child" immigrant, age 17 instead of age 18, a legal adult.Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 08:56 AM (rOKnE)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 12, 2026 08:57 AM (zcI95)
170 El-Sayed Denies Muslim Brotherhood Ties, Sister Contradicts Him
Abdul El-Sayed denies family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, but his half-sister’s old posts describe relatives who belonged to the Islamist group.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 08:57 AM (AFudc)
171 I am working on a project today and I have decided to use famous historical romances for part of it. The greatest true love stories of all time.
So.....
Al and Tipper Gore...basis of 'Love Story' - lololol
Prophet Mo - age 54 - and Aisha - age 6...
Omar and her brother....Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 08:57 AM (Sco7b)
172 Her reported birth date in recent years has changed to recast her as a "child" immigrant, age 17 instead of age 18, a legal adult.
Posted by: Lizzy at October
t12, 2026 08:56 AM (rOKnE)
.. I did not know thatPosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 08:58 AM (+gK6I)
173 Well, that's one of the points of possible fraud isn't it?
Her reported birth date in recent years has changed to recast her as a "child" immigrant, age 17 instead of age 18, a legal adult.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 08:56 AM (rOKnE)
So, all I'd have to do is get my adult parent to commit massive fraud, steal millions of dollars, then I'd get to keep it even when it's discovered, right?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 08:58 AM (1Ff7Z)
174 That’s actually the biggest “tell” of this entire op. Anyone who believes that Abbott is behind to an unknown Mexican who isn’t even running any kind of campaign at all has fallen for the biggest psy-op since the Everybody Loves Kamala show.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 08:28 AM (Y6Q+5)
Saw an Abbott ad at dinner last night. Apparently, Hinojosa has voted to raise property taxes 40 times. I don't see that playing well anywhere in the state.Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 08:59 AM (ExV1e)
175 Pre-dawn raid on Ilhan Omar's home.
Who needs to spend good money on political ads when we have news of this?Posted by: Community Notes at October 12, 2026 08:59 AM (a4flb)
176 In other European news, a former head of Germany's BND is in jail on charges of treason.
After retirement the man set up a security consulting service in Switzerland and his former chief of staff funneled classified documents to him. These documents were only discovered because the security firm had a tangential connection to the Block House restaurant heiress who had hired a different firm during a custody battle to kidnap her two youngest children from their father in Denmark.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (2GVsD)
177 From J.J.'s links:
Underdog NJ GOP Candidate Brings House Down Against Booker, Tells Trump To ‘Finish’ Iran
Pisses me off to no end that this debate is the first I've heard of Justin Murphy. I pay pretty close attention to politics just like most of you, and it's infuriating that the NJ GOP is completely AWOL. I have not seen a single commercial for Murphy or even a mailer. They're not even trying.Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (3ImbR)
178 ICE should take every criminal illegal alien they catch anywhere in the country and dump them in Central Park.
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I have long advocated that Trump should announce he is respecting NYC as a sanctuary city.
Not just start dumping illegals there but announcing publicly that no illegal will be arrested in NYC.
Let them swam and consume that hellhole.
In "Escape from New York" they don't explain that the wall wasn't really built first for the prison--it was first built by the fleeing residents to contain the feral salvages.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (3cUTc)
179 about more than sex, drugs, and accusations. It is about what happens when gladiator movies disappear.Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 12, 2026 09:02 AM (KdE1v)
180 Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (2GVsD)
I saw the 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode with the puppets. It was actually good and enjoyable. Especially since Star Trek always had a horrible time making 'funny' episodes.
Season 4 has been really good, most of the crew is together. Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Scotty, Chapel.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 09:05 AM (Sco7b)
181 This is officially now The Cornell 7 Hoax.
1 - She called it a gang bang, not rape.
2 - She says none of the "sexual stuff was illegal"
2 - She doesn't think any of those involved should feel any shame.
3 - "Our body, our choice."
Disgusting debauchery? Yes.
Rape? Nope.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 09:05 AM (AFudc)
182 The left is trying to claim the bot farm in Russia that Ukraine bombed was posting pro-Trump content.
Without proof, they claim they are seeing less posters supporting Trump.
Meanwhile, it's been revealed that the Talarico campaign was paying big money--via dark money cut-outs--to an unknown number of influences to post pro-Talarico content.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 09:05 AM (3cUTc)
183 I think the tell with Omar will be whether the Dem leadership rallies behind her or if it's just the radical left that does.
The media's already behind her.
I'm dubious about it all. The administration still can't shake itself of "Maryland Man."Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 09:05 AM (RORbl)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (vOxCS)
185
I'm dubious about it all. The administration still can't shake itself of "Maryland Man."
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 12, 2026 09:05 AM (RORbl)
Me too... Seems we have a lot of "Maryland Man" types still in the Country with Judges protecting them from removalPosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (+gK6I)
186 I'll still take "Spock's Brain" over puppets.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (2GVsD)
187 It's also,
National Gumbo Day.
Posted by: redridinghood
*Preps okra*
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
Always use coconut oil. That way it slides out of the pan & into the trash easier.Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (JDhDw)
188 it's infuriating that the NJ GOP is completely AWOL. I have not seen a single commercial for Murphy or even a mailer. They're not even trying.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (3ImbR)
Did you just move to NJ?
They are the most feckless state party in the country!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (k5CNB)
189 So Talarico went to a mental facility in Ohio.
His flu was so bad that he could travel all the way from Texas to Ohio.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 09:08 AM (77rzZ)
190 Zelenskyy @ZelenskyyUa
I just spoke with @MarkJCarney, @alexstubb, and @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte. We discussed the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump. Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side. For our part, Ukraine always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and
guarantee lasting peace. Thank you!Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 09:08 AM (AFudc)
191 Kamala's husband says she should not run for President.
He probably thinks the payoff being offered for not running would top off the family coffers quite nicely.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:09 AM (KJEtf)
192 . . . scenes from the strenuous life of a professional Muslim protester in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar. Over the last few years, there have been innumerable opportunities for him to demonstrate his piety and his pissed-offness. And the cameras have been there for him every time. Is it a fatwah? Is it a copy of the Quran allegedly down the gurgler at Guantanamo? Is it some cartoon in Denmark? Time for Rage Boy to step in and for his visage to impress the rest of the world with the depth and strength of Islamist emotion. . .
We may have to put up with the Rage Boys of the world, but we ought not to do their work for them, and we must not cry before we have been hurt. . . the bookstore chains of America pulled The Satanic Verses from their shelves, just as Borders shamefully pulled Free Inquiry after it reproduced the Danish cartoons. Rage Boy keenly looks forward to anger, while we worriedly anticipate trouble, and fret about etiquette, and prepare the next retreat. If taken to its logical conclusion, this would mean living at the pleasure of Rage Boy, and that I am not prepared to do.
-- Christopher Hitchens 'Look Forward to Anger'Posted by: Lizzy at October 12, 2026 09:09 AM (rOKnE)
193 The timing of the raid on Omar's house could have been better.. Wish they had waited till after the election..Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 09:09 AM (+gK6I)
194 Glen Powell is staying quiet on politics in interviews because "over time I realized that politics divide people."
"People trying to prove their point — for me, it’s the worst version of a conversation. I genuinely do not like the discourse. It’s not as healthy as it once was. [Engaging in politics] is not presently possible. I applaud people for jumping into those things and fighting for what they believe in. If I were a political person, I would be talking about it. For me, my calling is elsewhere.”Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 09:10 AM (AFudc)
195 Did the fans of Lucy Craig ever use forensic astrology on her case?
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 08:55 AM (2GVsD)
No, but they did expand the definition of rape to include:
- asking for sex.
- sending a group chat message about sex.
- suggesting that LC had, in fact, not been raped.
They also suggested that if a woman even saw a photograph of some intoxicant that they were incapacitated, could not give consent, and could declare any sexual activity to be rape in the event that they were subsequently told not to attend any parties.Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 12, 2026 09:10 AM (ExV1e)
196 Lindsay Clancy and Lucy Craig, LC and LC, are both reasons to repeal the 19th.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:11 AM (2GVsD)
197 195 I think the tell with Omar.
A thought about acceptance, pacifism and Christianity.
When Jesus came to the temple and saw all of the pagan
activity going on what did he do? He made a whip and drove
the pagans out.
What would Jesus have done if he came to temple and it
was full of Muslims?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:12 AM (vOxCS)
198 If he wasn't it looks like a set up to catch Paxton running with this story which I hope he didn't.
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He didn't touch it.
But that hasn't stopped Talarico from trying the petty fag bitch move of "I heard Paxon was hospitalized for cowardice because he refused to debate me."
Or something like that, pretty close to that.
Real middle school shit.
So you can tell he has top-notch campaign advisors.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 12, 2026 09:12 AM (3cUTc)
199 >>>Sailed the ocean blue in 1492, he did.
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In 1493 Columbus sailed the deep blue sea.
In 1494 Columbus opened America's door.
...things your big brothers did to screw with you.Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:13 AM (3ImbR)
200 Has Talefreako and his staff claimed that Paxton maliciously and deliberately drove him insane yet?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:13 AM (2GVsD)
201 They are the most feckless state party in the country!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Virginia is neck-and-neck as they slide into Trenton South.Posted by: Sad to Watch From Across The Border at October 12, 2026 09:14 AM (EdP2u)
202 208 Lindsay Clancy and Lucy Craig, LC and LC, are both reasons to repeal the 19th.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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It ain't gonna happen. The best thing is for men and women to assume the traditional Juneau/Christian relations with each other.
Throw out the Administrative State's op.Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:15 AM (vOxCS)
203 still take "Spock's Brain" over puppets.
Hey little girl, wanna help me and the puppet find my lost kitten?Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 12, 2026 09:18 AM (ItfOu)
204 Damn the troll is particularly annoying this morning...Posted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 09:18 AM (+gK6I)
205 We've talked about how far the Royal Navy has shrunk, let's look at the RAF shall we?
Recently a T.2 Hawk crashed after engine failure at take-off. As a result, all T.1 and T.2 Hawks have been grounded. This means no Red Arrow demonstration flights.
But more importantly the grounding of 27 jets in Wales could have a serious impact on training of future RAF pilots.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:18 AM (2GVsD)
206 In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.
A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.
Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.
Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.
Day after day they looked for land;
They dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.
October twelve their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:19 AM (vOxCS)
207 It's good, red meat electioneering. A black, female, muslim, immigrant Democrat federal legislator is legally untouchable, and nothing will come of this. But it's good copy.
Same with Talarico in the loony bin. He's probably just under orders to hide out in the home stretch like a good little Brandon. But it's good copy.
Same with publicly executing Hasan. I don't think that will happen; but it's a Pavlovian mechanism to make the Left defend the indefensible, and it's good copy.
It's all just the game. The game is the game.Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 12, 2026 09:19 AM (BI5O2)
208 I was being slightly hyperbolic...
But those idiots and their supporters really need a reality check.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:19 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Il-gopE at October 12, 2026 09:20 AM (dCMJG)
210 >>>They are the most feckless state party in the country!
~~~~~
Yeah. I know.
But would it kill them to spend a couple of bucks just to get his name and face out there? Even though he's going to lose, he'd have a much better chance next time if people have at least heard of him.Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:20 AM (3ImbR)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:21 AM (2GVsD)
212 One of the people at the Harvard fat-a-thon is famous marathon runner Ragen Chastain whose best time is an astonishing 10:03:09Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:22 AM (2ap+5)
213 Who could have seen this coming?
Judge Freed a ‘Child Stabber’ He Stabbed Another Child
================================
What judge freed this monster? The name is no where mentioned in either the Front Page commentary or the underlying Rhode Island news report. It was Judge Lanphear of the Superior Court, and Blanco was first found incompetent to stand trial back in 2006. Brave says he was released from state custody in 2007, committed more crimes over the years, and each time released because he was not competent to stand trial. Then he tried murder.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:23 AM (HSV4t)
214 First they came for the illegal Somalis.
And I said make sure you get all the illegal Somalis.Posted by: Knee Mauler at October 12, 2026 09:23 AM (gSZpL)
215 But more importantly the grounding of 27 jets in Wales could have a serious impact on training of future RAF pilots.
Posted by: Anna Puma
It's the lack of vowels. Probably shouldn't base fighters there.Posted by: Who Understands Welsh? at October 12, 2026 09:23 AM (EdP2u)
216 New Minimum-Wage Hike Threatens to Have California Shoppers Paying More for Their Food
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Just get it over with once and for all. $1000 an hour minimum wage.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 09:23 AM (ndZc7)
217 "Who left the common room computer unsecured?"
It's gone already. Guess it was a banned hash that snuck through.Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 12, 2026 09:24 AM (dCMJG)
218 Good morning Horde! Thanks JJ, and God's blessings to you and your wife. Thanks Marcus T and NaCly Dog. Safe travels to all.Posted by: Buck at October 12, 2026 09:24 AM (z6ONu)
219 Even though he's going to lose, he'd have a much better chance next time if people have at least heard of him.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:20 AM (3ImbR)
And miss out on the best cocktail parties in Trenton?
The pathetic thing is that Booker is a knuckle-dragging retard, so a good campaign would make it close.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 12, 2026 09:24 AM (k5CNB)
220 On this Columbus day I would like to honor the Italian Americans from my youth. The barbers, the bookies, the guys with the vending machine companies, the guys with the city paving contracts, the guys that would always have a good deal on cigarettes, the really hot Italian girls in high school that had uncles you didn't want to cross.Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 12, 2026 09:24 AM (gm9Sb)
221 It's a fool's errand, arguing over which State GOP is most feckless. I teaser to just single out a half-dozen or so that are less-than-maximally feckless.Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 12, 2026 09:25 AM (BI5O2)
222 One of the people at the Harvard fat-a-thon is famous marathon runner Ragen Chastain whose best time is an astonishing 10:03:09
Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:22 AM (2ap+5)
That's a stroll. I'll bet I could beat that and still pop into a bar for a beer every hour or so.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 12, 2026 09:26 AM (k5CNB)
223 If CNN isn't going to cover the raids, such as Omar, then DHS should inform the other news agencies like Just the News, that are struggling to compete. Let them show the video and capture a wider audience.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:26 AM (vOxCS)
224 There are Christians in Juneau?Posted by: Who knew? at October 12, 2026 09:26 AM (gSZpL)
225 204 . . . scenes from the strenuous life of a professional Muslim protester in the Kashmiri city of Srinagar. Over the last few years, there have been innumerable opportunities for him to demonstrate his piety and his pissed-offness. And the cameras have been there for him every time. Is it a fatwah? Is it a copy of the Quran allegedly down the gurgler at Guantanamo? Is it some cartoon in Denmark? Time for Rage Boy to step in and for his visage to impress the rest of the world with the depth and strength of Islamist emotion. . .
We may have to put up with the Rage Boys of the world, but we ought not to do their work for them, ...
-- Christopher Hitchens 'Look Forward to Anger'
Posted by: Lizzy
Wasn't it
David Bowie that first suggested: Look back in Anger?
And then "the stiff on" Al Gore: Anger is an Energy.
https://tinyurl.com/cTHIEL-batboy2NOSFERATU
Satire is Lost upon the LIBs.
LET's GO BRANDON!
Queue the Harry Lime-like mollusk fingers trying to escape the welded sewer grate (as the filth and corruption of fELON foam up around his waist) as Trump w/ bff&future prez Bezo look down and whisper: NO.Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at October 12, 2026 09:26 AM (KPIOH)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (2GVsD)
227 Good morning. Thanks, J.J.
ICE needs pushers on the front of their vehicles. It also needs to do some decent recon before it has its officers in parking lots with limited accesses in and out - most of them nowadays. "Fighting" in highly unfamiliar areas is usually a loser.
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If I were a high level political consultant, I'd be advising to let the Pike, Hasan stories just smolder through the mid-terms.
OTOH, a democratic socialist congressional candidate such as NYC's Chevalier, probably less than 50-50 for giving her broad publicity, maybe doing more good than harm for that campaign - she's got msm; Congressional progressive caucus; and the low info. voters - though there's really no where else to go for points.
Facebook, CNN
2 days ago
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic socialist who beat a four-term incumbent to win the Democratic nomination for New York's 13th congressional district -- where an ICE shooting took place this week, says she was pushed to the ground by a New York City police officer at an anti-ICE protest. Chevalier tells Erin Burnett, "I have been arrested 3 times in protests and not once have I been slammed to the ground by a police officer."Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (NFX2v)
228 From above, "Do not make the mistake of shrugging these stories off as limited to the blue shit holes because this cancer will one day sweep across the nation unless it is contained and wiped out ruthlessly."
Another local, PA nugget: Trump administration widens Swarthmore antisemitism probe
It begins, "The U.S. Department of Education said Wednesday it was expanding its antisemitism investigation of Swarthmore College after a student group allegedly shared a video of an effigy of an Israeli soldier being set on fire."
Part of the College's response:
"SJP is not a recognized organization at the College, and hasn't been since September 2025, when the College permanently revoked its affiliation. That means the groups is prohibited from accessing College funds, scheduling or hosting events on campus, or accessing any other College resources available to student organizations. Additionally, other student organizations are prohibited from co-sponsoring, acting on behalf of, or affiliating with Swarthmore SJP in any manner," Hirsch (a spokesperson for Swarthmore College) said.
BTW, former president Obama had wanted to attend Swarthmore for undergrad studies.
Cont'd -Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (NFX2v)
229 Pisses me off to no end that this debate is the first I've heard of Justin Murphy. I pay pretty close attention to politics just like most of you, and it's infuriating that the NJ GOP is completely AWOL. I have not seen a single commercial for Murphy or even a mailer. They're not even trying.
Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 12, 2026 09:00 AM (3ImbR)
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Like you, this debate was the first time I heard he is the candidate.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (HSV4t)
230 The above story ran in the Philadelphia Daily News-Inquirer on Friday, October 9, 2026. (We most often only know what's going on in this county & the other rings counties by patronizing Philly or even South Jersey press.)
Aside: The good people of Swarthmore (home of U.S. Rep Mary Gay Scanlan, D-PA) shall never stomp their very well-heeled feet & raise their voices towards the College. After all, even recently it agreed to contribute $638,000 to Swarthmore Borough to help cover rising emergency service and public safety costs thus averting a proposed 1% earned income tax (EIT) that would have affected residents and college employees.
Also:
KATV, Obama endorses Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in his re-election bid, Friday, October 9, 2026
"Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro has your back — and in this election, I'm asking you to have his," Obama said in the endorsement video first obtained by CBS News.
Josh Shapiro is a potential contender for the Democrats for president in 2028.
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Good day.Posted by: L - No nic... at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (NFX2v)
231 226 26 miles in ten hours?
That is an amble.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (2GVsD)
Or a waddlePosted by: It's me donna at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (+gK6I)
232 Was the thread de-trolled?Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 12, 2026 09:27 AM (pJE7g)
233 223 If CNN isn't going to cover the raids, such as Omar, then DHS should inform the other news agencies like Just the News, that are struggling to compete. Let them show the video and capture a wider audience.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:26 AM (vOxCS)
I'm working right now but when I'm upstairs I'll check CNN and MSNow.
MSNow - Trumps war on his opponent's continues. Trust me. That's exactly the framing.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 09:28 AM (Sco7b)
234 26 miles in ten hours?
That is an amble.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Three miles an hour is a walk. 3 x 10 =30
Yeah. 26 in 10 isn't even breaking a sweat.Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:28 AM (JDhDw)
235 Fitness "fascism" is, once again, proof that "bullying" is actually good and intended to lead its targets to more fulfilling (ahem) lives.Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:29 AM (2ap+5)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 09:29 AM (viF8m)
237 In a HuffPost essay published right after Obama’s 2012 reelection victory, El-Sayed wrote, “I have to say now what I’ve been holding in throughout his campaign, and what I think all of us have to admit: Obama was not the right choice — he just wasn’t the wrong one.”
“This leader has perpetuated war, violated our civil liberties, deported more people from our shores than any other president before him, and the list of his failures goes on,” he added.Posted by: SMOD at October 12, 2026 09:29 AM (AFudc)
238 The pathetic thing is that Booker is a knuckle-dragging retard, so a good campaign would make it close.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 12, 2026 09:24 AM (k5CNB)
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He's certainly a poofter retard. "Knuckle dragging" may not be his favorite drag after all.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:29 AM (HSV4t)
239 They are the most feckless state party in the country!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 12, 2026 09:07 AM (k5CNB)
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Oh please.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:30 AM (RIvkX)
240 215 But more importantly the grounding of 27 jets in Wales could have a serious impact on training of future RAF pilots.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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War gaming?
Mexico could kick Europe's (sans Poland) butt.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 09:30 AM (vOxCS)
241 Talarico picture upPosted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (JDhDw)
242 For forty days and forty nights
They sailed in search of booty
When by the shore, they spied a whore
By God, she was a beauty
They went over the rails by heads and tails
a-tearing off their collars
In fourteen minutes, by the clock,
She made nine thousand dollars
He said the world was round-O
His balls hung to the ground-O
That masturbatin', fornicatin'
Son of bitch, Columbo.Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 12, 2026 09:31 AM (zdLoL)
243 We're negative feck.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (RIvkX)
244 If CNN covers the Omar raid they'll use file footage of the Waco Branch Davidian raid. "The horrors, Trump has really done it this time".Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (gm9Sb)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 12, 2026 09:32 AM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (ndZc7)
247 As a resident of AZ, I had already marked "From Tuscon" on my Bingo card when I saw the bomb threat by Arizona Man.Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:35 AM (eGzf1)
248 The big lesson at Cornell is how the administration regards every issue that arises not as any sort of moral failure, but instead as one of another in a long series of public relations problems. Mike Kotlikoff, the President of Cornell, is always just trying to stay in his job for one more day, and never, ever, wants to go public with any kind of moral judgement.
He's a feckless, foolish, malleable man, unable to criticize anyone for anything.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (QKdAU)
249 Arroyo is Spanish for "place where liberals in arid regions are to take shelter during rainstorms"Posted by: Oglebay at October 12, 2026 09:37 AM (2ap+5)
250 In before any of the 'That Guy' claque show up.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2026 09:38 AM (0sNs1)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 09:40 AM (viF8m)
252 As a resident of AZ, I had already marked "From Tuscon" on my Bingo card when I saw the bomb threat by Arizona Man.
Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:35 AM
By the time I get to Phoenix, he'll be rising Blake'll find the note I left hanging on his doorPosted by: That Guy from Tuscon at October 12, 2026 09:40 AM (0sNs1)
253 William Shatner’s Wild New Album Storms Heavy Metal
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 12, 2026 09:34 AM (ndZc7)
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I heard him interviewed the other day, and he was dropping f-bombs and talking joyfully about metal. It was disorienting, coming from a 95 year old actor.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 09:41 AM (QKdAU)
254 SuprisePosted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 09:42 AM (viF8m)
255 Suprise
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 09:42 AM (viF8m)
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Nice Arizona town. What does a NE'aster like yourself know of AZ?Posted by: Blake - semi lurker in marginal standing at October 12, 2026 09:43 AM (eGzf1)
256 Isaias was a hurricane, not a cyclone. Unless we suddenly switched to the Indian Ocean while I was asleep.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 09:52 AM (hBMfw)
257 In before any of the 'That Guy' claque show up.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 12, 2026 09:38 AM
Jimmy doesn't like them.Posted by: Jimmy at October 12, 2026 09:53 AM (4NO2D)
258 >>Nice Arizona town. What does a NE'aster like yourself know of AZ
Years ago I visited a friend who lived in Scottsdale. Beautiful area.
He took me golfing and it was hotter than Satans under area. Spectacular blonde constantly circled the course in a golf cart with bottles of water, soda, beer, etc. She called herself the Quench Wench.
That's pretty much all I know about Arizona.Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 09:54 AM (viF8m)
259 This judge in the Dominion case is in jeopardy of becoming an accomplice to a crime?!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbXD8Qprgg8
Personally, I think a lot of Federal Judges need to be brought up on criminal charges; looking at you Boasburg.Posted by: A real heel at October 12, 2026 10:00 AM (JNTt1)
260 Our buddy Abdul El-Sayed said two days ago (arguing with another a-hole Dave Portnoy) "Is Michigan going to win a game without cheating?" And he's a Michigan grad to boot.
As a huge Buckeye fan, I just might might vote for that mofo if I lived in Michigan. Nah, of course I wouldn't, but it's the most intelligent thing that clown has "sayed".Posted by: CoolHandLuke at October 12, 2026 10:12 AM (RZlrj)
261 Agent fired 5 to 7 times into a car with a 5 yo inside with an AR 15c hit ing the man only once in the neck
That should not have happened I don't care if it was the cartel leaderPosted by: President Trump at October 12, 2026 11:00 AM (DgBcT)
Daily Tech News 12 October 2026
Top Story
- Xbox sales have fallen 33% to the lowest level since the platform launched 75 years ago. (MSN)
PlayStation sales are also down by 25%, their lowest level since 1813.
- And yet somehow the Xbox is selling in some places for as much as $1600 due to shortages. (Notebook Check)
Nobody is buying it, but there are shortages?
Tech News
- Analyst firm New Constructs estimates that Anthropic is worth around $150 billion. (CNBC)
That's a lot of money.
Only problem is the company is seeking $2 trillion in its upcoming IPO.
- Aaron Sorkin's new film, The Social Reckoning, focusing on the explosive allegations of whistleblower Frances Haugen that people are idiots, is a failure. (IndieWire)
I am surprise.
- Here's a pretty good SSD at a pretty bad price. (Tom's Hardware)
I'm not sure how bad the pricing is compared with other SSDs right now; the curve between the worst and the best models has flattened out a lot.
- One of the original test data packets for RFC1149 is up for auction, offering you a chance to own a piece of internet history. (BSDly)
You might wonder how something ephemeral like a data packed could be auctioned.
Well, RFC1149 is TCP/IP over carrier pigeon.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: We got the beet.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 BOING!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 04:00 AM (P3X50)
2 w00tPosted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:01 AM (odBC9)
3 G'Day everyone
Long commute todayPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:01 AM (Ia/+0)
4 Guten morgen, horde.Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:02 AM (zGeQ7)
5 Hallooo, Pixy!Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:02 AM (odBC9)
6 Evenin', Pixy!
"Nobody is buying it, but there are shortages?"
Well, yeah... when you manufacture only a couple thousand (worldwide)...Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:02 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:04 AM (zGeQ7)
8 Not sure why, I use two browsers on my phone, Excite and Crome. The adds are heavy here on Crome but have negated them on Excite.. on my tablet use Excite mostly as well.Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:04 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:05 AM (odBC9)
10 7 Disclaimer: We got the beet.
****
I can't carrot all.
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:04 AM (zGeQ7)
Thyme passages.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:08 AM (odBC9)
11 Disclaimer: We got the beet.
****
I can't carrot all.
Posted by: clarence
Thyme passages.
Posted by: m
What a great dill!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:12 AM (rdVOm)
12 Disclaimer: We got the beet.
****
I can't carrot all.
Posted by: clarence
Thyme passages.
Posted by: m
What a great dill!
****
Sage advice, Rosemary.Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:14 AM (zGeQ7)
13 Aw, man... I just remembered that I have a dentist appt in the morning. Ugh. And LOL!
I'd better try to sleep, huh? Oh, jeez.
Surprised my dentist is working tomorrow... he doesn't even work on Fridays.
But yeah, tomorrow is what I call a "fake holiday"-- only bank & post office personnel get the day off with pay.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:16 AM (rdVOm)
14 12 Disclaimer: We got the beet.
****
I can't carrot all.
Posted by: clarence
Thyme passages.
Posted by: m
What a great dill!
****
Sage advice, Rosemary.
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:14 AM (zGeQ7)
Y'all are bean corny.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
15 I wish could go back to bedPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:17 AM (Ia/+0)
16 13 Aw, man... I just remembered that I have a dentist appt in the morning. Ugh. And LOL!
I'd better try to sleep, huh? Oh, jeez.
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:16 AM (rdVOm)
Good luck, JQ!Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:18 AM (rdVOm)
18 Got through the whole video, don't think remember that one.Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:22 AM (Ia/+0)
19 18 Got through the whole video, don't think remember that one.
Posted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:22 AM (Ia/+0)
I didn't think I remembered it, either.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:23 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:25 AM (odBC9)
21 There is a horde that loves to pun
Some lurk and miss all the fun
The comments pile up
Like an overflowing cup
And we can't seem to be donePosted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 04:27 AM (zGeQ7)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:28 AM (odBC9)
23 It is Columbus DayPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 04:29 AM (Ia/+0)
24 The Columbus Day proclamation does not appear to have been AI-written.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:34 AM (odBC9)
25 More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus embarked westward across uncharted waters and discovered the New World — bringing with him the rich traditions of Western civilization and paving the way to the birth of the American Nation less than three centuries later.
Today, we honor his life of valor, adventure, and ingenuity.
We cherish his memory and pledge to safeguard his story.
Above all, we remember with gratitude that the triumph of freedom and the glory of our Republic are the fruits of his faith and unrelenting devotion.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:36 AM (odBC9)
26 U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle
United States Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was sworn in on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.
https://tinyurl.com/3bwpujr4Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:40 AM (odBC9)
27 Evening for the holiday toilers, morning for the early risers. 'Tis Monday, true, and as horrifying as usual if you are not off. However, please to remember:
"Compared to being on the wrong side of the ground, even a bad Monday is pretty small kumquats, nicht wahr?"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 04:54 AM (wzUl9)
28 And it's just before four a.m., and here's Wolfus wide-eyed as a marigold. No idea why; the cats were sleeping on the bed with me, but were not walking around or otherwise trying to get me up. Oh, well. Life its own self.
What's up with you?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 04:58 AM (wzUl9)
29 Sage advice, Rosemary.
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026
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Y'all are bean corny.
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026
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The Horde's own version of Veggie TalesPosted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 04:59 AM (wzUl9)
30 Mornin'Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 12, 2026 05:06 AM (sAmhv)
31 And yet somehow the Xbox is selling in some places for as much as $1600 due to shortages. (Notebook Check)
Nobody is buying it, but there are shortages?
Makes about as much sense as communsim.Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 12, 2026 05:08 AM (sAmhv)
32 72 F., humidity not bad, wind almost nothing: Call me crazy, call me deranged, but I think I will go for a short workout this morning.
It's due to warm back up this week (what else is new), but! There is a whisper of a hint of a rumor that we may see a "cold" front next weekend. Meaning, high of 80, low of 67. Ha.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 05:09 AM (wzUl9)
33
g'mornin', 'ronsPosted by: AltonJackson at October 12, 2026 05:12 AM (AMvSw)
34 I heard Elon Musk is gonna buy XBox and make an all electric version of it.Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 12, 2026 05:13 AM (aKiSo)
35 Morning, Tech PeepsPosted by: fluffy at October 12, 2026 05:17 AM (V0/Sp)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 05:20 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 05:23 AM (odBC9)
38 Good Morning pixel friends and morons, Pixy. I was playing Civ and just realized I need sleep. Laters!Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 12, 2026 05:24 AM (Q/FnY)
39 >>>Xbox sales have fallen 33% to the lowest level since the platform launched 75 years ago. (MSN)
Wait!
Wikipedia:
Xbox the brand
Introduced November 15, 2001; 24 years agoPosted by: m at October 12, 2026 05:26 AM (odBC9)
40 Pixy is playing April Fools jokes.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 05:27 AM (odBC9)
41 The Horde's own version of Veggie Tales
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 04:59 AM (wzUl9)
Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/WiMmVFSJDUgPosted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 05:27 AM (BYJyI)
42 G'morning, all!
Possibly a short morning walk in about 45 minutes.
Then Mrs VIA hits the driving range for a bit, and then we load up Frog and Margo for their annual check-up at the vet.
After that....maybe nap.Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at October 12, 2026 05:33 AM (iMotb)
43 poke***Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 05:50 AM (zGeQ7)
44 Looks like the thread is taking a nap. I will take the hint and take myself to sleep. Gute nacht, horde.Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 05:53 AM (zGeQ7)
45 Old time hymn which I'm repeating because I like it so much-Hank Williams Sr. "Precious Lord, Take my hand":
https://tinyurl.com/4t275dyuPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 12, 2026 05:55 AM (JrHfD)
46 I've never had a gamer cube thing, I'm still playing games from 1993
Steel Panthers, Tactical Fighter Experiment
I'm boring and oldPosted by: Kittens! at October 12, 2026 05:56 AM (LOZbR)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 05:57 AM (odBC9)
48 Was way early but didn't have to drive like I was a racing driverPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 05:59 AM (sgkY8)
49 Rifle toting teenagers from homecoming weekend photos remind me how NoVa has changed in several generations. My HS rifle team practiced at Fort Myer. Car full of teenagers approaches base gate. Guard says “where are you going”. Teenage driver says “rifle range”. Guard says “OK” , and waves car through.Posted by: Fenderbender at October 12, 2026 05:59 AM (1FEc1)
50 "What God has done. "Man writes on Deuteronomy 8:10-18. It is followed by a prayer and additional reflections:
https://tinyurl.com/mpenmzp4Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 12, 2026 06:04 AM (JrHfD)
51 49 Rifle toting teenagers from homecoming weekend photos remind me how NoVa has changed in several generations. My HS rifle team practiced at Fort Myer. Car full of teenagers approaches base gate. Guard says “where are you going”. Teenage driver says “rifle range”. Guard says “OK” , and waves car through.
Posted by: Fenderbender at October 12, 2026 05:59 AM (1FEc1)
It was a different world.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:13 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 12, 2026 06:23 AM (amcLV)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:31 AM (odBC9)
54 I wonder if the high school I graduated from still has a rifle and pistol range in the basement. I know they still have competition between various upstate New York schools in the rural areas. I'm not sure how the state allows that, even though you can still hunt at 12-14 years old now with adult supervision. Does the governor know? The preps in the city need the target practice more, as they miss the other guy so often.Posted by: colin at October 12, 2026 06:32 AM (CiQE7)
55 I have a couple of 30 Terabit SSD's which someone gave me. Do they count in the shortage? Ali express has them for sale, and you know they got to be good.Posted by: colin at October 12, 2026 06:36 AM (CiQE7)
56 Back from a short workout; showered; now having the last of the bacon and a scrambled egg. I feel like I'm on Mountain Time, though. This waking up at 3:45 has gotta stop.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 06:38 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:39 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: RandomDave at October 12, 2026 06:44 AM (aJQbY)
59 Why Literary Agents and Publishers Can’t Detect AI-Generated Writing, but Readers Can
https://tinyurl.com/5ymrkcnf
via InstapunditPosted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:44 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 06:44 AM (D0X9e)
Posted by: RandomDave at October 12, 2026 06:45 AM (aJQbY)
62 56 Back from a short workout; showered; now having the last of the bacon and a scrambled egg. I feel like I'm on Mountain Time, though. This waking up at 3:45 has gotta stop.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Sounds awful. I woke at 5:30 and I'm hating it. 3:45 sounds downright miserable. Hope you return to normal.Posted by: Got Up Too Early, It Was A Terrible Mistake at October 12, 2026 06:45 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at October 12, 2026 06:47 AM (DNJkc)
64 71 years old here, never played any video game of any kind. No games on phone-nothing. I played pinball during it's heyday in the mid 70s. Then 1980 came and console video games came out. Never dropped a quarter in them.
And, get off my lawn, you whipper-snappers.Posted by: Mr. Grouch's Bad Day at October 12, 2026 06:49 AM (EdP2u)
65 Up early. Jury duty summons. Time to give the courts the fuzzy treatment.Posted by: Fuzzy Nuggets, Jr. at October 12, 2026 06:50 AM (o+cID)
Posted by: Emergency-Everyone To Get From Street at October 12, 2026 06:51 AM (EdP2u)
67 Bacon freezes well and takes up nearly no room. A Strategic Bacon Reserve is the responsibilty of all patriotic Americans.
Running out of bacon is worse than running out of Plexaderm.Posted by: Annette Figueroa, Lifestyle Expert at October 12, 2026 06:55 AM (EdP2u)
68 60 This kid is going places:
https://tinyurl.com/3sn8wf4y
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 12, 2026 06:44 AM (D0X9e)
nicePosted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:56 AM (odBC9)
69 65 Up early. Jury duty summons. Time to give the courts the fuzzy treatment.
Posted by: Fuzzy Nuggets, Jr.
Hang 'em high! Even if the charge is littering.Posted by: Enough Coddling Of Criminals! at October 12, 2026 06:57 AM (EdP2u)
70 69 65 Up early. Jury duty summons. Time to give the courts the fuzzy treatment.
Posted by: Fuzzy Nuggets, Jr.
Hang 'em high! Even if the charge is littering.
Posted by: Enough Coddling Of Criminals! at October 12, 2026 06:57 AM (EdP2u)
No more coffee for you, (EdP2u)!Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 06:57 AM (odBC9)
71 the last of the bacon
Sounds like a shopping emergency, Wolfus!
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"To the Walmart!"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:00 AM (wzUl9)
72
Good morning, Hordians. Up, dressed, morning prayers said, dogs taken care of, coffee prepared. Now sitting in the Command Center at Schloss Hadrian. This is my Me time. Once I go downstairs and make Her Majesty's coffee, my day can go in any direction.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 12, 2026 07:00 AM (eRlcH)
73 Good morning moronsPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:02 AM (RIvkX)
74 Back from a short workout; showered; now having the last of the bacon and a scrambled egg. I feel like I'm on Mountain Time, though. This waking up at 3:45 has gotta stop.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Sounds awful. I woke at 5:30 and I'm hating it. 3:45 sounds downright miserable. Hope you return to normal.
Posted by: Got Up Too Early, It Was A Terrible Mistake at October 12, 2026
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Five-thirty is late for me; I haven't slept that late in a long time. I used to rise at 3:45 when I was still working, to exercise and then get to work early to avoid traffic and for a parking place. Made for long days. Now I can take a nap in the afternoon.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:05 AM (wzUl9)
75 There were three strips of bacon left in the packet. I gave them a good sendoff, with some pepper sprinkled on top while they were sizzling, then letting them dry out a bit on paper towels. Crunchy!
The scrambled egg, as usual, got chili powder, pepper, and paprika. And I finished up with half a slice of honey with some whole wheat bread under it. (Or something like that.)Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:10 AM (wzUl9)
76 Sounds awful. I woke at 5:30 and I'm hating it. 3:45 sounds downright miserable. Hope you return to normal.
Posted by: Got Up Too Early, It Was A Terrible Mistake at October 12, 2026 06:45 AM (EdP2u)
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3:45 is my goal.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:10 AM (RIvkX)
77 traffic and for a parking place. Made for long days. Now I can take a nap in the afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Ah, that's how you do it. In my 71 years, I've taken maybe 4 naps, only when sick with flu. Can't nap to save my life. I'm a little jealous, but brains are weird things.Posted by: Up As A Pup at October 12, 2026 07:12 AM (EdP2u)
78 There's something neat about the early early morning hours, before all the people are up and swarming. It's as though you have the world to yourself.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:13 AM (wzUl9)
79 G'mornin' everyone!Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 12, 2026 07:14 AM (VyBeY)
80 traffic and for a parking place. Made for long days. Now I can take a nap in the afternoon.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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Ah, that's how you do it. In my 71 years, I've taken maybe 4 naps, only when sick with flu. Can't nap to save my life. I'm a little jealous, but brains are weird things.
Posted by: Up As A Pup at October 12, 2026
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If I skip the nap this afternoon, I'll be dozing off over our DVD movie this evening. On the other hand I will probably sleep later on Tuesday morning.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:14 AM (wzUl9)
81 Naps are essential and enjoyable.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:14 AM (RIvkX)
82 Naps are essential and enjoyable.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026
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They are indeed. And I seem to recall some "research" years ago indicating that people who nap on a regular basis live longer. Probably suspect, they were probably aiming for that result, but I'm okay with that in this case.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:17 AM (wzUl9)
83 78 There's something neat about the early early morning hours, before all the people are up and swarming. It's as though you have the world to yourself.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
I never leave the house before noon, except one day in December I have to get my vehicle inspected. On line at 7:45!Posted by: It's Traumatic! at October 12, 2026 07:17 AM (EdP2u)
84 I'm careful to limit to an hour nap so I don't cannibalize nighttime sleep.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:17 AM (RIvkX)
85 Morning allPosted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 07:19 AM (JDhDw)
86 I never leave the house before noon, except one day in December I have to get my vehicle inspected. On line at 7:45!
Posted by: It's Traumatic! at October 12, 2026
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Ten months of the year here, it's sizzling hot by 9 am. I want to run my errands early.
As for having the Buick inspected, the infamous "brake tag" has been suspended until net year, when the city comes up with a QR code sticker you can put on your car. The charge will be rolled into your registration. So I guess it'll be up to the driver to maintain his vehicle in safe condition. (As if.)Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:20 AM (wzUl9)
87 There's something neat about the early early morning hours, before all the people are up and swarming. It's as though you have the world to yourself.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:13 AM (wzUl9)
Sure. The early morning is the quiet time in the city. Before all the bums start scratching around looking for butts or an unattended bottle. By the time the haze burns off the clack of the streetcar will tick tick tick like...(checks Timex on wrist - the one with the plastic strap - not the metal one because the last client couldn't come up with the scratch)... aw crap. Someone'll post NOOD before I can finish....Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:20 AM (1Ff7Z)
88 87 Sure. The early morning is the quiet time in the city. Before all the bums start scratching around looking for butts or an unattended bottle. By the time the haze burns off the clack of the streetcar will tick tick tick like...(checks Timex on wrist - the one with the plastic strap - not the metal one because the last client couldn't come up with the scratch)... aw crap. Someone'll post NOOD before I can finish....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:20 AM (1Ff7Z)
*scratches head*
Where were you going with this?Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:22 AM (odBC9)
89 Sure. The early morning is the quiet time in the city. Before all the bums start scratching around looking for butts or an unattended bottle. By the time the haze burns off the clack of the streetcar will tick tick tick like...(checks Timex on wrist - the one with the plastic strap - not the metal one because the last client couldn't come up with the scratch)... aw crap. Someone'll post NOOD before I can finish....
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026
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*scratches head*
Where were you going with this?
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Film noir hardboiled private eye!Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:23 AM (wzUl9)
90 *scratches head*
Where were you going with this?
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:22 AM (odBC9)
Just a noir riff.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:23 AM (1Ff7Z)
91 89 Film noir hardboiled private eye!
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:23 AM (wzUl9)
90 Just a noir riff.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:23 AM (1Ff7Z)
Ah! Tx.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:24 AM (odBC9)
92 car. The charge will be rolled into your registration. So I guess it'll be up to the driver to maintain his vehicle in safe condition. (As if.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
Yeah, in N'awlins, there will be many hoopties with baloney skin tires rollin' about with no inspection, I'm afraid. My state, NC exempts vehicles over 35 years old from inspection. 3 of my 4 cars are over 35, two of them nearly twice that. I keep them up better than new, though.Posted by: You Start To Live When You Learn To Drive at October 12, 2026 07:25 AM (EdP2u)
93 You might wonder how something ephemeral like a data packed could be auctioned.
The pigeons live in fear of the time they call "The coming of the great unpacking."Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 07:26 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:27 AM (odBC9)
95 Outside it's still fairly cool, still dark. The semi-feral cat has had his chow, and is still hanging around. It's as if the world is taking a deep slow breath before the night ends, getting ready for the first dawn light.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:27 AM (wzUl9)
96 Mornin' Horde. I slept in. Thanksgiving in Canada, and I don't have to work. Yay.Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 07:27 AM (O7YUW)
97 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.Posted by: olddog in mo at October 12, 2026 07:27 AM (Hbeqj)
98 I was curious and checked-out the linked review for the new Facebook movie.
Came across this quote: "'The Social Network' was a box office success, as well as an Oscar winner, and it is now considered to be one of the greatest films of the 21st century."
I laughed and stopped reading.Posted by: Biergood at October 12, 2026 07:30 AM (PwgSL)
99 100Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:30 AM (odBC9)
100 CPosted by: olddog in mo at October 12, 2026 07:30 AM (Hbeqj)
101 dagnabbit, m.Posted by: olddog in mo at October 12, 2026 07:30 AM (Hbeqj)
102 I used to walk 2 miles around the city at 6:30 am and it was usually dead quiet. After that you get people riding bikes on the sidewalk, walking down the center looking at their phones, letting their dog crap everywhere, etc...Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:31 AM (RIvkX)
103
; )Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:32 AM (odBC9)
104 I took the 2015 Man From U.N.C.L.E. movie out of the library last week. We might watch it tonight. I hang my head in shame to admit it, but I haven't yet bought the DVD (as much as I loved the film) and have not seen it in eleven years.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:32 AM (wzUl9)
105 Shoot. No MR yet. I coulda finished something. Oh well, too late now.
It's Columbus Day. Probably mean direct deposit won't hit today. Always when you need the money.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:33 AM (1Ff7Z)
106 The Sandisk NAS 800 (1.92TB SSD in an nVME package), priced at $559.99 USD:
Nice specs. Horrible price.
*closes wallet* No.Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 07:33 AM (O7YUW)
107 Yeah, when Columbus discovered Columbus Circle on this date in 1492, the Indians exclaimed in unison-There goes the neighborhood.Posted by: Chief Wild Eagle at October 12, 2026 07:33 AM (EdP2u)
108 I used to walk 2 miles around the city at 6:30 am and it was usually dead quiet. After that you get people riding bikes on the sidewalk, walking down the center looking at their phones, letting their dog crap everywhere, etc...
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026
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I trot a half mile up the avenue to a walking trail, do a mile or so there, and come half a mile back. If I'm early enough there will be very little traffic from commuters heading toward the big avenue and the bridge.
On Saturday and Sunday I have the street almost to myself.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:34 AM (wzUl9)
109 I gave up walking outside unless the wife insists. Too damn many people won't walk on the right side. This ain't Britain, stop walking on the left and getting in my way.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:35 AM (1Ff7Z)
110 XBOX: "Nobody is buying it, but there are shortages?"
Supply shortages even worse than the lowered market demand, maybe.
I read a claim the other day that year-over-year PC sales are down somewhere around 20%. That seems... low. A local PC shop I talked to a few months ago said they're not moving ANY custom build/DIY parts right now due to the prices, and the only thing saving them was the pre-built machines, but those prices were rapidly increasing as well.
Okay, now it makes sense. There were still a lot of pre-built machines in the sales pipe that were made with lower price components, so most of this year's sales were exhausting that supply, and now we're into the crapfest of high prices on components affecting everything.
Next year's figures are going to be BAD.Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 07:36 AM (O7YUW)
111 110 I gave up walking outside unless the wife insists. Too damn many people won't walk on the right side. This ain't Britain, stop walking on the left and getting in my way.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:35 AM (1Ff7Z)
How about the people who walk 3 or 4 abreast on the sidewalk? They're my faves.Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (odBC9)
112 I wonder if Columbus wished any Caribbeans "Happy Indigenous People's Day" when he stepped off the boat.Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (MOA57)
113 (And yes, I know I'm widening the field from XBOX in particular to computers generally.)Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (O7YUW)
114 Robert Vaughan co-starred in a 1963 series-The Lieutenant-that was not successful. If it was, history might have been altered.Posted by: Walter Brennan As Napoleon Solo? at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (EdP2u)
115 I gave up walking outside unless the wife insists. Too damn many people won't walk on the right side. This ain't Britain, stop walking on the left and getting in my way.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026
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Sometimes, even in the early morning dark, there are people on the walking trail going side by side. I carry my LED flashlight and switch it on as I approach fast on the left, and they see the light and shift over.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (wzUl9)
116 I gave up walking outside unless the wife insists. Too damn many people won't walk on the right side. This ain't Britain, stop walking on the left and getting in my way.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:35 AM (1Ff7Z)
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Foreigners. Don't know the "rules of the road" other than what worked in their fishing village in western China.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 12, 2026 07:38 AM (RIvkX)
117 I’ll occasionally get up at 4am to run. Early morning running is very pleasant… the coolest part of the day and it’s so quiet I can run right down the center of the street. But I don’t do it often because by the time 4pm rolls around I’m paying for it. My usual wake up time is 5:30 and somehow that extra 90 minutes of sleep is a big dealPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 12, 2026 07:38 AM (Q+ams)
118 How about the people who walk 3 or 4 abreast on the sidewalk? They're my faves.
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (odBC9)
Yeah. Sometimes you have to stop and pretend to be looking at something to make them go around you. Single file, you idiots. Or bikers on the sidewalk when there are bike lanes. Get yer ass in the street. It's the law.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:39 AM (1Ff7Z)
119 Okay, now it makes sense. There were still a lot of pre-built machines in the sales pipe that were made with lower price components, so most of this year's sales were exhausting that supply, and now we're into the crapfest of high prices on components affecting everything.
Next year's figures are going to be BAD.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
Serious question: how many pc's does one person need? I have a desktop, a work laptop, an iPhone and an iPad.
I won't be in the market for a pc for a long while.Posted by: rickb223 at October 12, 2026 07:39 AM (JDhDw)
120 116 Too damn many people won't walk on the right side. This ain't Britain, stop walking on the left and getting in my way.
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I carry my LED flashlight and switch it on as I approach fast on the left
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (wzUl9)
umPosted by: m at October 12, 2026 07:40 AM (odBC9)
121 115 Robert Vaughan co-starred in a 1963 series-The Lieutenant-that was not successful. If it was, history might have been altered.
Posted by: Walter Brennan As Napoleon Solo? at October 12, 2026
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It ran only one season, I think. It was Gene Roddenberry's first "created by" and exec producing credit.
The Lieutenant was played by Gary Lockwood, later to be known as Kirk's old buddy Gary Mitchell in the second pilot, and even later to co-star in 2001.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:40 AM (wzUl9)
122 Sometimes, even in the early morning dark, there are people on the walking trail going side by side. I carry my LED flashlight and switch it on as I approach fast on the left, and they see the light and shift over.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 12, 2026 07:37 AM (wzUl9)
That I expect. We do that too, but when someone else is coming, you single file it.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (u82oZ)
124
JJSPosted by: r hennigantx at October 12, 2026 07:41 AM (/+uur)
125 Nood
JJPosted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 12, 2026 07:47 AM (Sco7b)
126 The Social Reckoning failed for a couple of reasons..
Completely unknown cast, the story is based on something nobody cares about, no Trent Reznor soundtrack, the director, David Fincher has largely become a hack, the writer, Aaron Sorkin, became a hack a long time ago.
It’s not a Digger level flop, but it’s close enough.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 12, 2026 07:51 AM (XV/Pl)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 12, 2026 08:57 AM (O7YUW)
Sunday Overnight Open Thread - October 11, 2026
Kancamagus Highway, Northern New Hampshire
Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Sunday ONT. Appreciate you stopping by. Open thread, as always. Fashion and music, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?***
Another from Josh
we need to discuss 5 things rednecks were doing before rich people put a PRICE TAG ON IT!
Murfreesboro TN: 11/13 -hop springs |
Orlando Fl: 12/9 - Funny Bone get your tickets 🫱🏾🫲🏼🫱🏾🫲🏼🫱🏾🫲🏼 https://t.co/KgDLgB8iLQ— just josh Pray 😥 (@_joshpray) October 8, 2026
Yeah, I'd totally hang out here!Striptýz-bary jsou pro uslintaný animály...
— Diwous (@diwous) October 8, 2026
Praví chlapi chodí do takovýchto pubů...
😎 https://t.co/ntijp0fbBT
Kewl history stuff...this is new to me and I have been up in the Arch a couple of times... https://t.co/mOaSZ1mgXe
— Greg Karnes (@realGregKarnes) October 10, 2026
Need some help staying regular? The ONT is here to help! Oatmeal vs. Greek Yogurt: Which Breakfast Is Better to Help You Poop?What you eat has a direct impact on how well your digestive system functions, including how often, and how comfortably, you poop. If you’re not going as regularly as you’d like, what you eat for breakfast may make a difference. Oatmeal and strained (Greek-style) yogurt are two of the most popular breakfast foods around, and both have earned a reputation for supporting gut health, but they work in different ways. So when it comes to helping you poop, is one better than the other? Here’s what dietitians say.
Check out the link for more if you need to.
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That's a big-ass veggie! Maine woman grows 170-pound zucchini, breaks North American record
A woman from Maine has broken the North American and U.S. record for growing a zucchini. The Maine Pumpkin Growers Association shared a post to social media saying that Sarah Whitty of Damariscotta grew the 170-pound "giant marrow" zucchini she named Secretariat. Last year, Whitty grew a 162-pounder, but a small split disqualified it, something the Pumpkin Growers Association said is common with this type of crop. But this year, Secretariat prevailed, coming in seven pounds heavier than the last North American record, and smashing the U.S. record of 152 pounds.
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Speaking of Maine - seems like there's a feud with Connecticut over lobster rolls. Lobster roll debate over controversial ingredient divides New EnglandOrdering a lobster roll “Connecticut-style” in Maine might garner a dirty look — or worse, a side of mayonnaise instead of butter. A recent debate has heated up in Maine over how a proper lobster roll should be served: warm, with butter, or cold, with mayo. Maine-style lobster rolls traditionally consist of cold lobster meat, either tossed in mayo or served with mayo on the side. A Connecticut-style roll typically includes warm lobster meat, poached in butter or served with warm butter on the side. In both variations, the lobster is piled onto a warm, toasted split-top bun, usually brioche. Despite the discourse over which style of lobster roll reigns supreme, Peter Bissell, co-owner of Highroller Lobster Co. in Portland, Maine, believes there’s room for both.
Both styles are available up near the Doof Enterprises northern command in Cape Cod. They're pricey but good. I prefer the cold / mayo version. Especially with a dusting of Old Bay (yes - I bring my own!)
*** 'Ette Couture (Courtesy of Piper) It's that time of the week - when we turn the ONT over to our good friend Piper for a bit. Here's this week's fashion pr0n. ----- Y’all Ready for This? Creative Halloween Costumes From What You Already Got It is no secret I go in big for Halloween. I typically do a blend of store bought items and things I have in the house already, all used in creative ways. As I was dressing the skeletons, I thought why not bring this same energy to costumes? Let’s raid the linen closet, the kitchen, and that drawer full of random stuff to see what we come up with! Classic Ghost: The Ultimate Minimalist Statement A white sheet is the original handmade costume, and it still works. Drape a clean flat sheet over your head, cut generous eye holes so you don’t wander into a tree, and add a mouth opening if you want to eat or drink. Wear all black underneath and smudge a little black eyeliner around your eyes and mouth, to hide any signs of mortal life. For a couple’s twist, add a bold statement necklace on one and a necktie on the other for his-and-her ghosts. Maybe throw a Hawaiian shirt over the sheet, slap on sandals with socks, a big sun hat, and sunglasses. A tacky tourist ghost!
The Mummy (Another Oldie but Goody) Forget toilet paper—that stuff unravels faster than a family reunion argument. Tear old white T-shirts, sheets, or pillowcases into strips and wrap yourself like you’re about to be stored in the attic for the winter. Leave your face half-free so you can still drink. Add dark circles under your eyes, a little pale or white makeup, and black boots or shoes to finish it.
The Pirate With a Twist Tie a bandana or dish towel on your head and fashion an eye patch from cardboard secured with kitchen twine, maybe we need a rubber band or two. We should ask AOP for advice. Make a hook from foil molded over a paper towel tube. Wear all black, then tape up an empty Amazon box and carry it with you. Congratulations, you’re no longer just any pirate. You’re a Porch Pirate who just lifted a package from an unsuspecting neighbor. Bonus points if you act suspicious every time someone looks at the box.
The Scarecrow Start with a plaid shirt, jeans or overalls, and boots. Stuff straw, raffia, or thin strips cut from tan plastic or paper bags into the sleeves, boot tops, and pockets (yellow or tan yarn works too). Add a floppy hat with more stuffing poking out, and use makeup or face paint for a triangle nose, or just some freckles if you’re keeping it low-key. If you have any crow decorations lying around, zip-tie or twist-tie a few to your outfit.
The Lamp Pop a decorative lampshade on your head, the kind with fringe is ideal, just make sure you can still see. Dress in all black or brown underneath for your lamp stem and tape or clip a small flashlight inside the shade so you actually light up. When people stare, just tilt the shade and say, “Y’all are looking a little dim tonight.”
The Mom (or Dad) Who’s Had Enough Throw an apron over any casual outfit, hang oven mitts from the ties, and wear a colander as a helmet. Carry a sponge in one hand and a stack of paper plates in the other. Mess up your hair and smudge your lipstick and mascara if you are the mom type. Walk around the party aggressively “cleaning” surfaces while announcing that you’re the only one around here who loads the dishwasher correctly.
The Package That Got Lost Wear a big cardboard box (or several smaller ones taped together) with a shipping label drawn on the front. Shuffle around looking confused and ask people if they’ve seen your tracking number. Seek out the Porch Pirate if they’re at the same party, the two of you can have a whole subplot.
The Socks the Dryer Ate Gather every single sock in the house that’s lost its mate and glue them all over an old solid-color shirt (or better yet, an old black shirt and pair of sweatpants you’re willing to sacrifice). Add random bits of dryer lint for texture. You are now the official representative of every sock that has ever disappeared into the laundry abyss.
These costumes prove you don’t need much more than a little imagination and whatever’s already lying around the house. They’re easy to throw together and they give you something to talk about when someone asks what in the world you’re supposed to be. Did this spark any ideas you can share with us? ----- Thanks, Piper! Bonus fashion content! Here are some photos sent in by our friend lin-duh.Here is the spawn with friends from homecoming last weekend.
Ya gotta love Texas!*** DJ Doof - Random 90s Stuff Edition
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(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Yeet!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (R4Dec)
2 noooPosted by: JohnFNotKerry at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (rI+gp)
3 Yea Doof!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (iLKq8)
5 Stupid bouncing text made me second. Now for the content.Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (rI+gp)
6 Good evening good people.Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (N5iuz)
7 noodedPosted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:02 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)
9 Harrumph!Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:04 PM (4Je4D)
10 Good evening all!
My fall break is ending. I spent four of my five days off in the dentist’s chair. Three crowns. Not fun.Posted by: Jmel at October 11, 2026 10:05 PM (3TlS+)
11
*enters on sedia gestatoria*
*flabillifers wave*
*casts benedictions with gloved hand*
Good evening, Hordians.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 10:06 PM (eRlcH)
12 Oh cute, Lin-duh! I love it!Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:07 PM (ZdaMQ)
13 Good mummy costumes, but for historical authenticity you need canopic jars with your guts in them.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:07 PM (4Je4D)
14 Maybe throw a Hawaiian shirt over the sheet, slap on sandals with socks, a big sun hat, and sunglasses. A tacky tourist ghost!
If you change your mind, you can go as ZZ Top.Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:07 PM (Riz8t)
15 My fall break is ending. I spent four of my five days off in the dentist’s chair. Three crowns. Not fun.
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Sounds like the Three Crowns has changed since I used to drink there.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:08 PM (4Je4D)
16 Evening, Doof and ONT Horde!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:09 PM (quk5M)
17 I was astonished at the pictures of kids with guns, until you said they were from Texas. They're...different than NoVa. Those kids would have caused a riot here.Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:09 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 10:10 PM (iLKq8)
19 Sounds like the Three Crowns has changed since I used to drink there.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:08 PM (4Je4D)
Isn't three crowns a bet at the roulette table? Or am I thinking of some other game of chance?Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:11 PM (quk5M)
20 Yet another week in which I didn't show up in the Commenter Stats. I'm not pulling my weight.Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:11 PM (Riz8t)
21 Howdy everyone!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:12 PM (viF8m)
23 Great stuff, Piper!Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 10:12 PM (bslOC)
24 Digging the music clips -- thanks, Doof! And thank you Piper for the inspired low-budget costume ideas! (Hoping we will see you in Corsicana this year -- Piper, I mean; Doof is a given.)Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 10:13 PM (xVpNO)
25 The Fauci OuchiePosted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 10:13 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 10:13 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:14 PM (T/hl4)
28 Hello Everyone!
Thank you for always great content Sir Doof!
Off to lurk in the shadows like the weirdo that I am.....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:14 PM (V+Y+B)
29 For you Flock camera opponents and speaking of lobster, Federally licensed Lobster boats have to have a GPS tracking device on it.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (KC5Lt)
30 I risk incurring lin-duh's wrath by mentioning Spawn in consecutive threads, but -- those hoco pictures were fire. Also showed really responsible firearm handling.Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (xVpNO)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (eRlcH)
32 Evenin'Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 10:16 PM (eRlcH)
34 Stupid bouncing text made me second.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry
Get first, then hit the bourbon. Not the other way around.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:16 PM (VHUov)
35 They were going to do guns and goats pictures but it had been raining so it would have been a muddy mess.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (VCgbV)
36 Isn't three crowns a bet at the roulette table? Or am I thinking of some other game of chance?
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https://tinyurl.com/mpvs7bfwPosted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (4Je4D)
37 "Fashion and music, as always"
Music and passion are always in fashion....
At the Copa....
Copa Cabana.....
Don't fall in love.....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (V+Y+B)
38 They still haven't identified the mass shooter in PA who killed 8 but today they finally released the identity of one of the victims.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (KC5Lt)
39 Doof! Thank you for another whelming ONT.
PIPER! So happy you and your family, two and four legged, got through the hurricane ok.
You had me worried for a hot minute!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:18 PM (yEz+x)
40 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco and Piper!Posted by: TRex - fall colors dino at October 11, 2026 10:19 PM (cBPux)
41 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (V+Y+B)
Saddest most up beat music song ever.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:19 PM (KC5Lt)
42 Kancamagus Highway, Northern New Hampshire
I had a wicked kancamagus behind my left knee a couple years ago. Doc drained it and gave me some antibiotics, and it cleared right up.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:19 PM (VHUov)
43 34 Stupid bouncing text made me second.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry
Get first, then hit the bourbon. Not the other way around.
Posted by: mikeski
Dude. I’ve been hitting the bourbon since 1:00.
Fucking Seahawks.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:19 PM (yEz+x)
44 We have been... Doofinated.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (eRlcH)
Whelming, aint it?Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:19 PM (QMAsf)
45 Plot twist on that last pic ... the presumed executed again escapes her fate by slipping loose her ties and grabbing the needle from Fauci, and instead executing Fauci ... with his own needle/petard.Posted by: illiniwek at October 11, 2026 10:20 PM (vbXSk)
46 Doof! Thank you for another whelming ONT.
PIPER! So happy you and your family, two and four legged, got through the hurricane ok.
You had me worried for a hot minute!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:18 PM (yEz+x)
YW, nurse!
Sad that you won't be there for TxMoMe XI this year. You will be missed!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:21 PM (QMAsf)
47 More than whelmed tonight, very nice, loved the "fashion" and the Arch video very much. I watch a fellow regularly on Youtube who fishes the river almost in the shadow of the Arch. He pulls so many species out of there from shore on the Missouri side, sturgeon, buffalo, grass carp, common carp, blue cats, channel cats, flathead cats, drum, Asian carp, 3 different gar species. His largest fish was a 130 lb. sturgeon.Posted by: Pleased As Punch at October 11, 2026 10:22 PM (EdP2u)
48 Plot twist on that last pic ... the presumed executed again escapes her fate by slipping loose her ties and grabbing the needle from Fauci, and instead executing Fauci ... with his own needle/petard.
Soooo...a happy ending?Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:22 PM (Riz8t)
49 Great ONT, as always, and very colorful photo up top.
Most excellent Halloween costumes fashion report!
Love the Texas homecoming display!Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 11, 2026 10:22 PM (D/6p1)
50 A woman from Maine has broken the North American and U.S. record for growing a zucchini.
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I would guess that once you own the U.S. title, the North American record is pretty much a given.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 10:23 PM (4Je4D)
51 I'm seeing a number of anonymous sources reporting Talafreako was just discharged from a mental hospital and I have to laugh at the leftwing responses:
1: Its an anonymous source, what kind of idiot would trust an anonymous source on a partisan issue?
2: It would be illegal to share health care information with someone without permissions so obviously no one would do it. Why are you people talking about the covid shot and restaurants?Posted by: 18-1 at October 11, 2026 10:23 PM (sKqQm)
52 That video on the Gateway Arch construction was terrific! I had no idea how the arch was completed. Amazing engineering!Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 11, 2026 10:23 PM (D/6p1)
53 PIPER! So happy you and your family, two and four legged, got through the hurricane ok.
You had me worried for a hot minute!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:18
Thank you for being my phone a friend through it! Actually, both of you. It’s nice having solid friends.Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:23 PM (ZdaMQ)
54 Welcome to the Working Week! (again)Posted by: caf at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (fawlF)
55 To be clear the gun pictures were taken before hand at a location that was not on school property or the location of the actual dance. The kids on the shooting team always take pictures with gun when they dress up.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (VCgbV)
56 Doof Enterprises, LLC. hopes to see a bunch of you in Corsicana next weekend!
I just go east on the 10 and make a left somewheres?Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (V+Y+B)
Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (Riz8t)
58 I have discovered the greatness of remote controlled construction equipment. It cost me a marriage......Posted by: what the cat drug in at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (jrgJz)
59 For you Flock camera opponents and speaking of lobster, Federally licensed Lobster boats have to have a GPS tracking device on it.
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:15 PM (KC5Lt)
They bought a Federal license to harvest a resource that belongs to the people. They can expect to be monitored to ensure they do not fish in closed areas.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:25 PM (quk5M)
60 Saddest most up beat music song ever.
Posted by: polynikes
Nano disagrees.
https://youtu.be/n56SFvzmiYA
I take the dreams that live inside my heart
And splash them across the nightmares in my head
And close my eyes and try to change
The person that I know that I've become
The echo of your words inside my mind
It lingers even after all these years
I pray that it will never fade
Inside my broken heart
* jazz piano solo *Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:25 PM (VHUov)
61 That remote construction toys lunch counter... I'm curious about the song playing in the background. Shazam can't ID it. When I plug the lyrics into Google, it thinks it must be Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, but while the first line is the same, it's not that song. The singer sounds like he's an Elvis impersonator.
AI?Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (syz1S)
62 They were going to do guns and goats pictures but it had been raining so it would have been a muddy mess.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:17 PM (VCgbV)
that would be the sort of picture you send to Tom Luongo.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (rbvCR)
63 If I was a pirate I would much rather have a fork than a hook. Captain Fork was a character on the Uncle Floyd Show. I believe Michelle Fields sports one also.Posted by: Imperial Stainless at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (EdP2u)
64 To be clear the gun pictures were taken before hand at a location that was not on school property or the location of the actual dance. The kids on the shooting team always take pictures with gun when they dress up.
Even so, in NoVa it would result in mass pearl-clutching, tut-tutting, and diving onto the fainting couch.Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (Riz8t)
65 Thanks for the 90s tunes! How's It Going to Be is my second favorite Third Eye Blind song. Right behind Motorcycle Drive By.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (ftFVW)
66 St Louis considered the gateway to the West. I think the Pony Express started in St Joseph which is about 300 miles Northwest of. St Louis.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:27 PM (KC5Lt)
67 I can't decide if the giant zucchini looks more like the Boeing Bomb from Joe Dirt, or the monster from It Conquered the World, starring the lovely Beverly Garland.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 11, 2026 10:27 PM (0aYVJ)
68 Howdy hello good even', dear Morons and Ettes.
The "scarecrow costume," that's just my daily look. Just have to add a little extra straw.🤠Posted by: mindful webworker - needs a more local OkMoMe :/ at October 11, 2026 10:28 PM (yrKoI)
69 I just go east on the 10 and make a left somewheres?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:24 PM (V+Y+B)
More or less.Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:29 PM (QMAsf)
70 Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:14 PM (V+Y+B)
Nice hash!
Vino + You + Bread. Not quite "A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou," but you can't do much with 5 characters.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)
71 Doof,
Thanks for sharing the photos of the spawn with her friends.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:29 PM (VCgbV)
72 Not to brag or anything, but $Dayjob is basically that remote control construction toy shop, only it's REAL construction machines. (I am on the software end, naturally....) I have learned so much about the care and feeding of compactors and bulldozers! All autonomous and remotely controlled!Posted by: Sabrina Chase at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (ee9bx)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (V+Y+B)
74 Evening, all!
Thanks for the ONT, Doof, and the costume ideas, Piper!
I'll probably do my usual costume this year. Gotta remember to get candy this week. Candy corn was the surprise hit last year - I bought some on a whim, put it in ziploc snack bags to stretch out the wrapped candies... and got lots of "oooh, candy corn, yay!" responses! :shrug:.
This year it will probably be met with 'eww, candy corn'
Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (aJQbY)
75 I can abide cold seafood.
But not lobster. Or most fish. Salmon is ok. Shrimp is ok. Nothing else.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (RORbl)
Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (ZdaMQ)
77 Thanks for the 90s tunes! How's It Going to Be is my second favorite Third Eye Blind song. Right behind Motorcycle Drive By.
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (ftFVW)
That whole album is great. Maybe a candidate for MoMe After Dark!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (QMAsf)
78 I can't decide if the giant zucchini looks more like the Boeing Bomb from Joe Dirt, or the monster from It Conquered the World, starring the lovely Beverly Garland.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 11, 2026 10:27 PM (0aYVJ)
Take it out to the range, fill it up with Tannerite, and plink at it from a great distance.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:31 PM (quk5M)
79 Excellent week here, #1 by a fur piece on the Sockpuppet Board and #3 on the Big Board. Never finished that high before on the Senior Circuit. Lost power for 5 hours the other day, posting from a hotspot. Probably lost 15 posts that way.Posted by: Nameless, Brainless, Etc. at October 11, 2026 10:31 PM (EdP2u)
80 When I see the arch I wonder how they buried the other end of the clothes hanger.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:31 PM (NnhvP)
81 Stupid bouncing text made me second. Now for the content.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry
There is a workaround trick for that.
Send $5 and a stamped self-addressed envelope and I'll send instructions. Possibly.Posted by: mindful webworker - it's all in the wrist at October 11, 2026 10:32 PM (yrKoI)
82 Doof,
Thanks for sharing the photos of the spawn with her friends.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:29 PM (VCgbV)
YW! Appreciate you sending them. Looking forward to seeing you. Will spawn be there again this year?Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:32 PM (QMAsf)
83 AI answers the big questions.
Do they still make Necco wafers?
Yes, Necco Wafers are still made.
• The Return: Production resumed in May 2020 after the Spangler Candy Company acquired the brand and manufacturing equipment.
• The Hiatus: The original New England Confectionery Company shut down and suspended production when it went bankrupt in July 2018.
• The Flavors: They are still sold in the classic eight-flavor wax-wrapped rolls featuring lemon, lime, orange, clove, cinnamon, wintergreen, licorice, and chocolate, as well as chocolate-only options.Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:32 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:32 PM (KC5Lt)
85 17 I was astonished at the pictures of kids with guns, until you said they were from Texas. They're...different than NoVa. Those kids would have caused a riot here.
Posted by: Archimedes
--
There's no place like Texas.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 10:33 PM (iLKq8)
86
I just saw this today, and am kicking myself for missing it.
RIP Margaret Hamilton, of Apollo Guidance Computer fame, who worked at the MIT Instrumentation Lab back in the Apollo glory days. She died on Sept 30, at age 90. She shared a birthday of Aug. 17 with Gene Kranz, who just turned 93.
Here are two of her iconic photos:
https://t.ly/oq2l-
https://t.ly/sXxIm
The first is her standing next to a listing of the source code for the Apollo guidance computer.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 10:33 PM (w6EFb)
87 That whole album is great. Maybe a candidate for MoMe After Dark!
Posted by: Doof
I know *some* of us would enjoy that.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:33 PM (ftFVW)
88 The monster from It Conquered the World had a mouth with teeth down near the bottom. It was immortalized in the Frank Zappa song "Cheepnis".Posted by: We May Have To Use Nuclear Force! at October 11, 2026 10:34 PM (EdP2u)
89 >>I'm seeing a number of anonymous sources reporting Talafreako was just discharged from a mental hospital and I have to laugh at the leftwing responses:
You want to know how the left wins?
They are always on offense. The don't care about the non-stop lies the tell, they want us to chase them rather than making our positive case.
Sometimes you have to throw a punch in the face first. That's why Mike Tyson is campaigning for Trump.
We finally have a president who understands it.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:34 PM (viF8m)
90 Yes, spawn will be there. She's off to college next fall so not sure about her future attendance opportunities yet.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:35 PM (VCgbV)
91 Necco wafers always make me think of Tiddly-WinksPosted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)
92 Do they still make Necco wafers?
Yes, Necco Wafers are still made.
• The Flavors: They are still sold in the classic eight-flavor wax-wrapped rolls featuring lemon, lime, orange, clove, cinnamon, wintergreen, licorice, and chocolate, as well as chocolate-only options.
Posted by: Archimedes
Flavors? They all just taste like mildly sweet chalk.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (ftFVW)
93 I thought he was going to return as Jane Talarico.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (KC5Lt)
94 Yeah, I'd totally hang out here!
Translation from Czech:
Strip clubs are for slobbering animals...
Real men go to pubs like this...
So Doof is not a slobbering animal, according to some Czech dude.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (VHUov)
95 Flavors? They all just taste like mildly sweet chalk.
Agreed. The next question after "do they still make them?", is "why?".Posted by: Archimedes at October 11, 2026 10:37 PM (Riz8t)
96 Fauci will want her dressed in a beagle costumePosted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 10:38 PM (88C+u)
97 So Doof is not a slobbering animal, according to some Czech dude.
Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (VHUov)
It's on the internet so it must be truePosted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:39 PM (QMAsf)
98 Yes, spawn will be there. She's off to college next fall so not sure about her future attendance opportunities yet.
Posted by: lin-duh
She'll be missed: but one outta two ain't bad! We'll see you soon.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:39 PM (NnhvP)
99 I was hoping everyone would be off tomorrow and no one would sign up for 6a, but that is not the case, it seems. Guess I better get to bed!Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:39 PM (ZdaMQ)
100 In all fairness, Fauci never practiced medicine in the real world and probably wouldn't have been any more successful doing the injection himself.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:39 PM (ftFVW)
101 Costume suggestion:
Get large cardboard box, and cut holes for head and arms (get tan pants and shirt to wear underneath to blend).
Draw two rectangles on front, and put a drawer pull in the middle of each rectangle.
Put on pants, shirt, and box.
Put lampshade on your head.
What are you?
A One Night Stand.Posted by: Wethal at October 11, 2026 10:40 PM (gihWY)
102 no that would be "V-E+F"Posted by: it's 2 at October 11, 2026 10:40 PM (88C+u)
Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:41 PM (ZdaMQ)
104 I was hoping everyone would be off tomorrow and no one would sign up for 6a, but that is not the case, it seems. Guess I better get to bed!
Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:39 PM (ZdaMQ)
Good night, Employee of the Month. I'm calling it with 20 days still to go in the month since you came through with content on the heels of a hurricane.Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:41 PM (QMAsf)
105 Fauci will want her dressed in a beagle costume
Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 10:38 PM (88C+u)
Get Hunter Biden to do it. Tell him he gets to have his way with her once he shoots her up once.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 10:43 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:43 PM (viF8m)
107 Wearing a large cardboard box with rounded holes in it with a sign up top that says Free Breast Exams is always a crowd-pleaser and doesn't cost hardly nuthin'.Posted by: Russian Hands, Roman Fingers at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (hzuYO)
109 Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (ROR
Not a sushi fan I assume?
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:32 PM (KC5Lt)
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Actually, yeah. Some of it. But not cold fish on a dinner plate. That's not Sushi. It's just cold fish to me.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (RORbl)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:45 PM (yEz+x)
111 Good night, Employee of the Month. I'm calling it with 20 days still to go in the month since you came through with content on the heels of a hurricane.
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:41 PM (QMAsf
And I redecorated the yard. Just wait until I make you sit through 800 pictures of that plus the dog.Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:45 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 10:46 PM (iLKq8)
113 Good night, Employee of the Month. I'm calling it with 20 days still to go in the month since you came through with content on the heels of a hurricane.
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:41 PM (QMAsf
And I redecorated the yard. Just wait until I make you sit through 800 pictures of that plus the dog.
Posted by: Piper at October 11, 2026 10:45 PM (ZdaMQ)
Popcorn time!Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 10:47 PM (qx7Zg)
114 Get Hunter Biden to do it. Tell him he gets to have his way with her once he shoots her up once.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 10:43 PM (qx7Zg)
Degenerate as Hunter is, I don't think necrophilia or even The Cosby Way is among his list of sins.
Plus if he sees free drugs lying around, I don't think he'd spare any for anyone else.Posted by: he might snort her ashes afterward though at October 11, 2026 10:47 PM (88C+u)
115 Not a sushi fan I assume?
Posted by: polynikes
Actually, yeah. Some of it. But not cold fish on a dinner plate. That's not Sushi. It's just cold fish to me.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
Correct. That's sashimi.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:47 PM (VHUov)
116 108 I'm packed for Corsicana.
Who's picking me up?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (hzuYO)
I'm not going but if I was I'd tell you head down by the 10 and look for a dark gray late model Ram 1500. California plates.
Maybe show a little leg....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:49 PM (V+Y+B)
117 Grok
"Around 9 fixed-wing airplanes (plus 1 helicopter), with sources citing “at least 10” total aircraft or sometimes 11; none confirmed after the early/mid-1980s."Posted by: illiniwek at October 11, 2026 10:49 PM (vbXSk)
118 Degenerate as Hunter is, I don't think necrophilia or even The Cosby Way is among his list of sins.
Plus if he sees free drugs lying around, I don't think he'd spare any for anyone else.
Posted by: he might snort her ashes afterward though
He seems like more of a fan of the Reverse Cosby.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 10:49 PM (VHUov)
119 my Grok question was about how may aircraft have flown through the st louis arch.Posted by: illiniwek at October 11, 2026 10:50 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:50 PM (viF8m)
121 Question for the golfers.
Have you ever hit a golf ball so far left it grew blue hair and started protesting?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 10:51 PM (qx7Zg)
122 Good evening morons e grazie DiscoPosted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 10:52 PM (RIvkX)
123 >> no that would be "V-E+F"
Posted by: it's 2
That's 2 - 2g, where g is the number of holes. (for orientable surfaces).Posted by: Leonhard Euler at October 11, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)
124 Doof, lib little sis saw Rush last night in SeattlePosted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 10:52 PM (RIvkX)
125 Question for the golfers.
Have you ever hit a golf ball so far left it grew blue hair and started protesting?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
No, but if I were to aim one like that, I'd probably hit the fairway.Posted by: sliceski at October 11, 2026 10:52 PM (VHUov)
126 Please take this zucchini!!Posted by: Everyone who grows zucchini at October 11, 2026 10:54 PM (RIvkX)
127 124 Doof, lib little sis saw Rush last night in Seattle
Posted by: San Franspycho
No wonder I had a headache.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 10:54 PM (yEz+x)
128 Of course this former peeing on students kink (saves urine) would be from MN. Of course.
And his photo matches what I'd think he'd look like.
https://tinyurl.com/3nz77cmh
I should stop scanning headlines til maybe 2027.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 10:54 PM (hzuYO)
129 Both Hunter and Beau were badly injured in the car crash that killed Neilia Biden and 13 month old Naomi. Maybe knowing your Mom tried to get revenge on Joe's cheating with Jill by wiping out the whole family had a lasting effect.Posted by: Joe Is A Demon at October 11, 2026 10:55 PM (EdP2u)
130
Euler was about the most prolific mathematician in history. The list of things named after him is ridiculous. At one point, they decided to just stop naming it after him, and using the second guy to discover it.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 10:55 PM (w6EFb)
131 Doof, lib little sis saw Rush last night in Seattle
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 10:52 PM (RIvkX)
Did she enjoy it? 2 weeks until I get to see them again!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:56 PM (QMAsf)
132 120 >>Who's picking me up?
Right the middle of the plate.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:50 PM (viF8m)
Low and slow and I'm the only one who took a swing.....and a miss...LOL!Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:56 PM (V+Y+B)
133 Maine woman grows 170-pound zucchini, breaks North American record
Using this as a dildo is not recommended...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 10:57 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Everyone who grows zucchini at October 11, 2026 10:57 PM (RIvkX)
135
Euler maintained a pace of a major publication (in today's terms) every 2 weeks for 50 years. And in the later half of his life, he was blind in one eye and couldn't see out of the other, yet kept up the pace.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 10:58 PM (w6EFb)
136 This guy (who doesn't own an island) claims Francesco Maurolico found the V-E+F equation in 1537:
ics.uci.edu/~eppstein/junkyard/euler
He credits AM Legendre in 1794 for the first real proof.Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 10:59 PM (88C+u)
137 Evenin', Horde.
Sorry I missed the Gun Thread. Out with family north of San Antonio. Safe travels to all the TxMoMe attendees, and I'll see y'all at the MoMe!Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:59 PM (7HDzS)
138 Is it customary to pose with your weapons for homecoming in Texas? I thought you're supposed to pose with your truck?Posted by: Everyone who grows zucchini at October 11, 2026 10:59 PM (RIvkX)
139 130
Euler was about the most prolific mathematician in history. The list of things named after him is ridiculous. At one point, they decided to just stop naming it after him, and using the second guy to discover it.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 10:55 PM (w6EFb)
Such a fantastic mind. Can't comprehend what that must be like....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 11:00 PM (V+Y+B)
140 Speaking of Oilers, the Texans defeated the Titans today 26-3.
But that's like saying the Tigers defeated the Idiots Who Climb Into Tiger Pens.Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 11:00 PM (88C+u)
141 My hash changed!
(V+Y+B)
Looks dangerously like math......
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:30 PM (V+Y+B)
-
We Elders did that!
https://tinyurl.com/4xc3zcu3Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 11:00 PM (NPrCr)
142 That remote construction toys lunch counter... I'm curious about the song playing in the background. Shazam can't ID it. When I plug the lyrics into Google, it thinks it must be Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison, but while the first line is the same, it's not that song. The singer sounds like he's an Elvis impersonator.
AI?
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 11, 2026 10:26 PM (syz1S)
Yeah, I’m thinking AI. The first line isn’t quite the same as Ray Orbison’s “Pretty Woman”: the probably AI song has “my street” while Orbison sings “down the street”. I typed in every word of the song that was sung, even finished the line about a gleam in her eye and no hits but Orbison. Thinking it must be AI.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 11:01 PM (tPQMP)
143
Necco wafers always make me think of Tiddly-Winks
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)
_________
Or poker chipsPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:01 PM (eRlcH)
144 Oh Lord...#1 and #5 on the lists of shame...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:01 PM (l3cgK)
145 And my current hash is like NPR crap!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 11:01 PM (NPrCr)
146 132 120 >>Who's picking me up?
Right the middle of the plate.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 10:50 PM (viF8m)
Low and slow and I'm the only one who took a swing.....and a miss...LOL!
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 10:56 PM (V+Y+B)
*******
Terribly hurt and devastatingly depressed forevermore.
Or for a minute. Over it.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:02 PM (hzuYO)
147 Joe Is A Demon at October 11, 2026 10:55 PM (EdP2u)
Doesn't sound like mommy-dearest was all that great either if she tried to take her own kids with her.Posted by: in retrospect, we should have seen Lindsey Clancy coming at October 11, 2026 11:02 PM (88C+u)
148 A woman from Maine has broken the North American and U.S. record for growing a zucchini.
______________________________
170 lbs. is nothing. I prune those little ones off the vine with my front end loader and keep the big ones. And, mine talk.
Sincerely,
Uri Scostahova
Third shed from the left of the old post office
Chernobyl, RussiaPosted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 11:02 PM (dIske)
149 >>Both Hunter and Beau were badly injured in the car crash that killed Neilia Biden and 13 month old Naomi. Maybe knowing your Mom tried to get revenge on Joe's cheating with Jill by wiping out the whole family had a lasting effect.
Oh what tangled webs we weave
Some guy said that long time ago.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 11:03 PM (viF8m)
150 Lobstah Roll is to be served cold with Mayo, on a slightly warm bun / roll.
This Connecticut shite is just that ... shite!Posted by: browndog says woof at October 11, 2026 11:03 PM (oCio0)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 11:04 PM (NPrCr)
152 Piper, thanks for the Halloween costume suggestions. When we were kids we always made our own costumes, and we did some of those. One thing I learned with the scarecrow is that straw is itchy.Posted by: nerdygirl at October 11, 2026 11:05 PM (0Htd1)
153 145 And my current hash is like NPR crap!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
I tried listening to NPR yesterday as I was driving to the range. They were trying to be funny. Talking about Cheetos.
Not funny.
On the other hand. SNL last night was funny. I mean, really funny. I’ve not laughed at SNL in decades.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 11:05 PM (yEz+x)
154 Dog and ram deal with robotic "dog". Starts at 14:05 until 14:40. Might be AI, but I like the real dog's final act.
https://youtu.be/aKAzHihRDVsPosted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:05 PM (qx7Zg)
155 104 I was hoping everyone would be off tomorrow and no one would sign up for 6a, but that is not the case, it seems. Guess I better get to bed!
Posted by: Piper
---
There are these weird people who enjoy getting up as early in the morning as possible. My account didn't understand this.
Call the home, speak to the lady of the house (usually), 'we have an early morning appointment open if you would like it?' - Yes, how early can you be here?- 'Seven AM is the open time.'
- oh, yes, wonderful. -
_other peoplePosted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 11:05 PM (iLKq8)
156 Flavors? They all just taste like mildly sweet chalk.
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (ftFVW)
When did you eat chalk?Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 11:06 PM (tPQMP)
157 150 Lobstah Roll is to be served cold with Mayo, on a slightly warm bun / roll.
This Connecticut shite is just that ... shite!
Posted by: browndog says woof at October 11, 2026 11:03 PM (oCio0)
Would it be good with Kewpie Japanese spicy mayo?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:06 PM (l3cgK)
158 I'm packed for Corsicana.
Who's picking me up?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
"How you do'in?"Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 11:07 PM (N5iuz)
159 151 I just found a bigger zucchini:
https://tinyurl.com/y8u5daew
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 11:04 PM (NPrCr)
Staypuff Marshmallow...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:07 PM (l3cgK)
160 So.... about that time my surplus squash and cucumbers where on the "free veggie" table at the end of the driveway...
The fuckers took the table and left the squash and cucumbers.
*true story*Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 11:09 PM (RORbl)
161 Would it be good with Kewpie Japanese spicy mayo?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:06 PM (l3cgK)
Can't see why not ...
Posted by: browndog says woof at October 11, 2026 11:09 PM (oCio0)
162 >>Or for a minute. Over it.
Me too.
Now i just laugh about it.
We only get one shot at life. Enjoy every second ot it.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 11:09 PM (viF8m)
163 160 So.... about that time my surplus squash and cucumbers where on the "free veggie" table at the end of the driveway...
The fuckers took the table and left the squash and cucumbers.
*true story*
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 11:09 PM (RORbl)
But people are STARVING in America!...(watches old footage of looters taking TVs)...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:10 PM (l3cgK)
164 They bought a Federal license to harvest a resource that belongs to the people. They can expect to be monitored to ensure they do not fish in closed areas.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Now, get the Chinese out of the Pacific.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 11:10 PM (iLKq8)
Posted by: wth at October 11, 2026 11:10 PM (oq9dX)
166 >> This guy (who doesn't own an island) claims Francesco Maurolico found the V-E+F equation in 1537
That is probably true. Descartes likely stumbled on it as well but didn't publish it.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:11 PM (w6EFb)
167 165 Need some help staying regular? The ONT is here to help!
.......
So it's a poop thread?
Posted by: wth at October 11, 2026 11:10 PM (oq9dX)
I figured between oatmeal and greek yogurt it'd be the power of AND...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:11 PM (l3cgK)
168 Flavors? They all just taste like mildly sweet chalk.
Posted by: She Hobbit
When did you eat chalk?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
chalk = calcium carbonate = Rolaids (tm)Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 11:12 PM (VHUov)
169 168 Flavors? They all just taste like mildly sweet chalk.
Posted by: She Hobbit
When did you eat chalk?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit
chalk = calcium carbonate = Rolaids (tm)
Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 11:12 PM (VHUov)
Rol-AIDS? Like what Talarico has?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:13 PM (l3cgK)
170 Did she enjoy it? 2 weeks until I get to see them again!
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 10:56 PM (QMAsf)
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I think the road trip was the highlight.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 11:14 PM (RIvkX)
171 Rol-AIDS? Like what Talarico has?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 11:13 PM (l3cgK)
He has a rock n roll head. If he rolls it too much, you hear the rocks shifting.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:14 PM (qx7Zg)
172 The last Halloween costume party I went to was back in 2006. It's easy to remember the year because I recall that there were a lot Steve Irwin costumes.
The lesson being, if you are going to die in spectacular fashion....don't do it in September.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 11:14 PM (dIske)
173
This is interesting. Euler was the one who popularized using pi for pi, 'i' for the imaginary unit, and of course, 'e' for the ln base, otherwise called Euler's number.
Also capital sigma for the summation sign, and capital delta for a finite difference.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:15 PM (w6EFb)
174 Huh. I might have been to that roadside turnout. I don't remember the route I took through NH and Vermont when I moved to Maine. But I did make a point of driving through them to fill out my "all 50 states" card.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:16 PM (kU0PQ)
175 I can't remember the last time I dressed up. Grade school was a long time ageoPosted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 11:17 PM (cJOax)
176 Cold with mayo is good for to-go or packing
Hot with butter is better but has to be eaten immediately. Lobster and butter are meant for each other.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 11:18 PM (RIvkX)
177 Neilia came from some money and was a very supportive wife, helping Joe all along the way in his political career and having and raising his three kids. I guess she snapped when Joe started banging the fishnet wearing babysitter slut Jill, who was herself married. Journalist AJ Weberman did excellent work researching Joe and his work can be found online. His first foray into Journalism was being the leading "Dylanologist" in the late 60s, including going through Bob's trash cans when he lived in the village. He was all over alternative hippie, radio when FM was a baby.Posted by: Child of the 60s at October 11, 2026 11:19 PM (EdP2u)
178 When people grow bushels of zucchini, traditionally they unload the extra by leaving a basket of them, anonymously, on neighbors' doorsteps.
Imagine leaving just one zucc instead, but really big.
It makes me laugh.
Retro pseudo flashback song🐵
https://youtu.be/kpp-Ry2ZNhY
G'nite, y'all.💤Posted by: mindful webworker - once upon a time we had fun at October 11, 2026 11:20 PM (yrKoI)
179 165 Need some help staying regular? The ONT is here to help!
.......
So it's a poop thread?
Posted by: wth at October 11, 2026 11:10 PM (oq9dX)
If Euler was around he'd probably figure out how many posts as a fcn of mystery links, embedded vids, cobs and day of week before it becomes a poop thread.....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 11:20 PM (V+Y+B)
180 Nice NH photo. The Kancamagus is one of the roads you want to go a little slower through May and June. That's a high density moose locale in those months. I'm pretty sure the photo is right on top of White Mountains National Forest. A bunch of nasty accidents happen on that highway every year around that time.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 11:21 PM (dIske)
181 took through NH and Vermont when I moved to Maine. But I did make a point of driving through them to fill out my "all 50 states" card.
Posted by: GWB
Rhode Island doesn't count.Posted by: Hardly Worth a Mention at October 11, 2026 11:22 PM (EdP2u)
182 Thanks for the ONT Doof...love the top photo of the mountains in NH. Gorgeous.
Gorgeous here in rocky mountain ski country for a month or so, but not all at once like those mountains. We first have reds of oaks and maples in September, then the gold of aspens...some are orange.
It's gradual vs all at once and beautiful. Snow at the tops now with the "tropical storm" from CA, and just the way it is.
Just the Way It Is
Bruce Hornsby
https://tinyurl.com/y3tyamba
Great piano song...wish I could play this well.
I woke up today with this song for reasons unknown. Not sure why, man, except I watching China Beach and before my time. Flower power.
It nearly drove me crazy til I remembered the words.
Age of Aquarius
1969 Fifth Dimension
https://tinyurl.com/d5cpt6mzPosted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:22 PM (hzuYO)
183 170# zucchini?!?
And women are always saying size doesn't matter. Pfft.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:23 PM (kU0PQ)
184 And, if you go as a lamp, you dange well better wear fishnet hose and speak Italian. Or I'm just gonna call it lame. (That's pronounced lah-may.)Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:26 PM (kU0PQ)
185 I'm somewhat surprised no one recommended dressing up as the moose outside the Saturday ONTs.
Probably because I just saw that someone, dressed like a bison, was arrested in Yellowstone for chasing tourists.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:27 PM (qx7Zg)
186 Tonight's ONT brought to you by a real executioner for Tennessee
Just put beagle ears and a tail on her, and he's on it!Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:27 PM (kU0PQ)
187 For Halloween, Pooky and JT are going as knights, while Pookette is going to be a pirate and Lil Pooky will be her parrot. I'm guessing Lil Pooky is going to spend most of the night on Pookette's shoulders. Maybe he'll finally start talking!Posted by: pookysgirl will be bundled up at October 11, 2026 11:27 PM (Wt5PA)
188 took through NH and Vermont when I moved to Maine. But I did make a point of driving through them to fill out my "all 50 states" card.
Posted by: GWB
Rhode Island doesn't count.
Posted by: Hardly Worth a Mention at October 11, 2026 11:22 PM (EdP2u)
I still drove through it.
(Actually, I visited a friend's brother who was in a Naval school there.)Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:28 PM (kU0PQ)
189
The Age of Aquarius will not begin until 2597 AD, when the vernal equinox officially crosses into the IAU boundary of Aquarius.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:32 PM (w6EFb)
190 For Halloween, Pooky and JT are going as knights, while Pookette is going to be a pirate and Lil Pooky will be her parrot. I'm guessing Lil Pooky is going to spend most of the night on Pookette's shoulders. Maybe he'll finally start talking!
Posted by: pookysgirl will be bundled up at October 11, 2026 11:27 PM (Wt5PA)
So, you're going as an Eskimo?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:32 PM (qx7Zg)
191 Probably because I just saw that someone, dressed like a bison, was arrested in Yellowstone for chasing tourists.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:27 PM (qx7Zg)
That's impossible, Pooky's been home with me all week.Posted by: pookysgirl keeps track of these things at October 11, 2026 11:33 PM (Wt5PA)
192 175 I can't remember the last time I dressed up. Grade school was a long time ageo
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 11:17 PM (cJOax)
*******
College for me. Can't say what I was in 1976 because I don't want to admit how crazy I was, altho I should't care.
Was "Auntie-Bellum" the next year in an evening gown from Good Will and a tiara. My bf/husband (won't say what he was) picked me up in the parking lot of the hotel as we were leaving and I slid out of his arms a few feet to the pavement as my dress was very slippery (thick aqua satin or something). I was unfazed as I'd had a lot of drinks and danced for hours at the party. One college friend was alarmed altho I landed on my arse laughing. Gorgeous Navajo guy who helped me up and we still hear from.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:34 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:34 PM (qx7Zg)
194 My first lobster roll was at a McDonald's near the Quincy Market in Boston. I make my own now every so often. I can get 1/4+ pound lobster tails for $5.
Living in NH, I would stop at the grocery store after work and order a whole lobster fot $5. The store would steam in for me while I went next door to the Boston Market restaurant and get a bunch of side dishes.Posted by: Beartooth at October 11, 2026 11:34 PM (DB1SB)
Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 11:34 PM (VHUov)
196 I just saw that someone, dressed like a bison, was arrested in Yellowstone for chasing tourists.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
*taps shoulder*Posted by: the grizzly from revenant at October 11, 2026 11:36 PM (88C+u)
197 We Elders did that!
https://tinyurl.com/4xc3zcu3
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
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It's a sekret message that' he's being held hostage.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 11:37 PM (iLKq8)
198 So, you're going as an Eskimo?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 11, 2026 11:32 PM (qx7Zg)
Haha, sort of. Our house is set back from the street and sidewalk, and I'm the only one on our block that gives out candy. So I sit on the sidewalk, next to a glowing inflatable character, and give out candy while the rest of the family goes to the nursing home.Posted by: pookysgirl struggles to stay warm to start with at October 11, 2026 11:37 PM (Wt5PA)
199 Necco wafers always make me think of Tiddly-Winks
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 10:36 PM (rbvCR)
_________
Or poker chips
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:01 PM (eRlcH)
You know you're well over 29 when you use the large Tums for poker chips.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 11:37 PM (kU0PQ)
200 Forgot...was a pregnant nun with boy #1 for that Halloween. He was due in 10 days, and of course went 10 more days past his due date to make me weep every morning.
I was not one of those girls who could have faked it without anyone knowing I read about. Or, wow, not knowing and whee here he is!
No. I scared people in line at grocery stores who let me go ahead in line. Got stuck in turnstiles. Could barely fit behind a table at a burger place. It was not cool being all baby and looking normal from behind. Surprise!
His final shock for us was to stop moving past his due date, and send me to OB to hook me up and poke him to move. Nurses said, "Oh, twins?" We said no and they picked up 2 heartbeats (long before ultrasounds unless medically needed). We both quietly freaked. My comment was that we only had one crib. The charge nurse came in and looked at me (I felt like a cow at the auction) and said, "She's big but not twins big."
He weighed 10lbs so I think twins big as I was the one dealing with it.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:42 PM (hzuYO)
201 Halloween is…meh. Other than the candy…I do nothing for Halloween. No decorations, costumes or anything. The time for that in my life is long over.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 11:44 PM (ekZzx)
202 Watched the first four episodes of "Blake's 7." It's pretty cool.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 11:46 PM (CHHv1)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 11:46 PM (iLKq8)
204
That V - E + F = 2 is very fundamental topological relation. That is called, you guessed it, the Euler characteristic. Any solid that forms a closed surface with no "holes" is topologically a sphere. The Euler characteristic demands that any such sphere must have curvature.
Also, that number is the reason why there are only 5 regular polyhedra, or Platonic solids as they're called due to the Ancient Greek Homos being so enamored with them.
Now, with polyhedra, the faces or mostly flat. The curvature is concentrated in singularities at the vertices, or corners (believe it or not, the edges, while they look singular extrinsically, they are not intrinsically, but are in fact the zero curvature -- a flat lander wouldn't even feel them).
Now, for a smooth surface, such as the perfect sphere, or oblate spheroids, ellipsoids, etc, etc. That curvature gets spread out all over the surface. But the Euler characteristic demands that curvature integrate to 2*2pi, or 720 degrees. That 720 degrees is the sum of the "angle deficit" of all the vertices.
Only triangle, squares, and pentagons can put together to make a solid surface where the angle sum is less than 360 degrees.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:46 PM (w6EFb)
205 I can't recall having a Necco wafer. Sounds like I'm not missing anything.
The best cookie from stores are Tim Tams from Australia.
If you know anyone who likes chocolate and needs to gain weight I think they'd do the trick.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:50 PM (hzuYO)
206 Also, that number is the reason why there are only 5 regular polyhedra, or Platonic solids as they're called due to the Ancient Greek Homos being so enamored with them.
d4, d6, d8, d12, d20.
D&D teaches more math than most schools.Posted by: mikeski rolls for initiative at October 11, 2026 11:51 PM (VHUov)
207 Evenin’, All.Posted by: Bulg at October 11, 2026 11:53 PM (77rzZ)
208 D&D teaches more math than most schools.
Posted by: mikeski rolls for initiative at October 11, 2026 11:51 PM (VHUov)
Pooky, our GM, calls it "improv theatre with calculus."Posted by: pookysgirl usually gets roped into playing a kitsune at October 11, 2026 11:53 PM (Wt5PA)
209 D&D teaches more math than most schools.
Posted by: mikeski rolls for initiative
Math does not recognize saving throws.Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 11:54 PM (Fv808)
210
Now, take a torus. That is closed, but topologically is a very different animal than a sphere. The Euler characteristic of that is 0. So, that says a torus can be flat. And it can, only problem is, you can't embed it in just 3D smoothly.
The classic symmetric donut shape is a 2-torus that can be embedding in 3D (of course it can, cause it exists and we can visualize it, duh). But its curvature integrates to zero (it's positive on the outside, and negative on the inside, zero on the exact top and bottom), just like the Euler characteristic demands.
And there are polyhedral toruses, but the rules there for what is "regular" is different. The sum there is always zero.
A two-hole torus Euler number is -2. And so it must have negative curvature, the negative of a sphere's curvature.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:58 PM (w6EFb)
211 “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine, both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
_President Trump
“We are awaiting clear details of the dialogue between America and Russia–and we expect Putin to follow through on what President Trump said."
_Deal Breaking Shit Weasel Zelensky
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:00 AM (iLKq8)
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:01 AM (77rzZ)
213 121 Question for the golfers.
Have you ever hit a golf ball so far left it grew blue hair and started protesting?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Yes. It then landed amongst the poison ivy, woodland critters, and jaggy bushes, and then demanded I save it. I left it there. Sometimes you just got to give the golf ball what it wants. Only way it will learn.Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 12, 2026 12:02 AM (sAmhv)
214 " ...I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,”
_President TrumpPosted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:02 AM (iLKq8)
215 My ex, who is an amazing person, had the New England Confectionery Company as a client for many years, used to come home with rolls of those inedible happiness stealing discs of sadness every time she had a meeting there.
They taste like sorrow.
Necco wafers are right behind Brussels sprouts on satan's plan to take your soul.Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 12:04 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:05 AM (iLKq8)
217 Sigh. This is far too intellectual a discussion.
BOOBS!
Posted by: Bulg
Now that's some positive curvature.Posted by: mikeski at October 12, 2026 12:06 AM (VHUov)
218 214 " ...I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,”
_President Trump
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:02 AM (iLKq
You've seen Z in his 6" lift shoes. Now, he's Z the Great, in 36" lift shoes!Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 12, 2026 12:06 AM (qx7Zg)
219 As a kid, I once got hit in the head by a flying golf ball. My brothers were practicing their strokes in the front yard, and I got in the way.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:07 AM (77rzZ)
220 Necco wafers are right behind Brussels sprouts on satan's plan to take your soul.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 12:04 AM (viF8m)
Circus peanuts.Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 12:07 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:10 AM (iLKq8)
222 220 Necco wafers are right behind Brussels sprouts on satan's plan to take your soul.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 12:04 AM (viF8m)
Circus peanuts.
Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 12:07 AM (KC5Lt)
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Haven't had those, either. They look yuck.
I looked up Necco wafers and they look like giant Sweet Tarts?
Also that Union Soldiers ate similar during the War of Unpleasantness. Which gave them an edge along with industry. I didn't know this til a minute ago. AOS is like college but more weird.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 12:11 AM (hzuYO)
223 It's another one of those "cheeseburger" vs "flypaper" scenarios, isn't it?
On further investigations, I guess it depends on which boobs are larger.
Think I've mentioned this before, but the most important aspects of boobs is not size but the person they are attached to.
Sorry if that's a bummer or let-down. It's me.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (CHHv1)
224 I think I remember that Necco wafers were originally made on equipment that previously had compacted nitrocellulose charges for the Royal Navy during WWI
Posted by: Kindltot at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (rbvCR)
225 221 As a delivery vehicle for his drugs, no doubt.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (77rzZ)
226 AOS is like college but more weird.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
Sexually more normal. Otherwise more weird.Posted by: Cornelia Fratmattress at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (VHUov)
227 >>> 108 I'm packed for Corsicana.
Who's picking me up?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (hzuYO)
Well, you gotta give the Horde *some* idea where you are...Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (3mtzY)
228 I could have handled this.Posted by: Jack Kevorkian at October 12, 2026 12:13 AM (XeU6L)
229 I knew that about the building of the arch, the fire hoses part to control the movement. I was in engineering school in '65, and had worked a summer in '64 in a Bethlehem Steel fab shop in Leetsdale, PA. We were making the I-70 Poplar Street bridge box beam sections and barging them to St Louis at the same time PDM just upriver was barging arch segments to the same location. I was deer hunting up in the Allegheny Nat'l Forest on opening day buck hunting in '66 and met a structural engineer like me who told me about working for PDM building the arch, him on one of the survey crews that worked nights with pinpoint lights with far-out stations to gage adjustments by shim to get the arch segments in the right 3d places. Years later I spent 3 years working in St Louis and Ms G and the babies and I never tired of visiting the arch. During our time there, a parachutist made an illegal jump one sunny day and landed on top of the arch, carrying a smaller shute he'd use to jump off from there to get to ground. He was furling in the big chute when he lost balance and fell, not straight off, but to slide down one side. SPLAT. DOA. He had an accomplice, or girlfriend or wife, film it.Posted by: M. Gaga at October 12, 2026 12:14 AM (3p/KU)
230 >>Circus peanuts.
I readily admit I'm a flawed person.
I kind of like those pink pills of whatever.Posted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 12:14 AM (viF8m)
231 Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (CHHv1)
I started watching a stop action movie called Mad God and I thought of you and your work. Ever see it?Posted by: polynikes at October 12, 2026 12:15 AM (KC5Lt)
232 13 Killed, More Than 300 Wounded in Terror Attack on Saudi International Airport
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Many airlines have discontinued service. After the first attack I suggested they hire the Indians to take care of business, someone else suggested the French Foreign Legion but they chose their Islamic brothers. _Not the best decision.
Is it possible they make a better choice this time?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 12, 2026 12:16 AM (iLKq8)
233 227 >>> 108 I'm packed for Corsicana.
Who's picking me up?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 10:44 PM (hzuYO)
Well, you gotta give the Horde *some* idea where you are...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 12, 2026 12:12 AM (3mtzY
******
I have always loved your name.
I am full of bull.
Live in the Intermountain West on a ridge. Waiting for snow as it used to appear in late October.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 12:17 AM (hzuYO)
234 223 “Cheeseburger” v. “flypaper?” WTH does THAT mean?Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:18 AM (77rzZ)
235 >>Brussels sprouts were one of Jerry Garcia's favorite vegetables.
Nobodies perfect.
Goodnight morons.
https://tinyurl.com/5cv8zxbaPosted by: JackStraw at October 12, 2026 12:19 AM (viF8m)
236 Amazing how the Train Doe story went dead with NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, and the leftist ink outlets, after "our bodies our choice" came out.
The screaming uglies are still acting out in Ithaca, though. Except now the chants are calling for the U to investigate itself.
Anyone that said I AM JANE DOE needs to be called a train, a gangbang hoe, a snorter of dick weed, and one who loved every second of it.Posted by: M. Gaga at October 12, 2026 12:19 AM (3p/KU)
237 Hey, ChristyBlinky. Hope you are well.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:20 AM (77rzZ)
238 " ...I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,”
_President Trump
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _
.......
Fine, but is it time for the U.S. to stop sending them money and weapons?Posted by: wth at October 12, 2026 12:20 AM (oq9dX)
239 >>> 233
******
I have always loved your name.
I am full of bull.
Live in the Intermountain West on a ridge. Waiting for snow as it used to appear in late October.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 12:17 AM (hzuYO)
Well your stories are awesome.
I knew someone who used to drive down to Corsicana from the CO Front Range.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 12, 2026 12:20 AM (3mtzY)
240 @231 I love that film and kind of hate it too. It's beautiful and really cruel. But yes, in another world I would have made that film. I mean, I kind of do but without the suffering. I hope.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 12, 2026 12:22 AM (CHHv1)
241 He weighed 10lbs so I think twins big as I was the one dealing with it.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 11:42 PM (hzuYO)
My sister probably weights 94 lbs soaking wet. She regularly produced three kids of over 10 lbs. She looked like she was beyond popping. Just freaking huge.
All of the kids were born naturally without tearing anything.
Holy cow.
While she was in hard labor, a woman across the hall was screaming her head off. My sister sat up and told her to shut the hell up.
Some people are just made to make babies.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 12:22 AM (BYJyI)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 12, 2026 12:24 AM (3mtzY)
243 211 “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine, both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
_President Trump
“We are awaiting clear details of the dialogue between America and Russia–and we expect Putin to follow through on what President Trump said."
_Deal Breaking Shit Weasel Zelensky
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
Real Stable genious makes Zelensky realize that the swarm of X-9 Skyfall/9M730 Burevestnik's are about to take flight with an ultimatum
When they do it's his own damn fault; Z like mollusk is but a puppet of cTHIEL and the forever war machine.
As the fleet slowly figure 8 their way all the way to the noodle headed Macaroni/who will no doubt flee the continent to a french speaking Colony rather than face the current (and coming) wrath of his own people for thinking he would fare any better than Napoleon (or Hitler) against Russia -- as the EU debates, which of that swarm are real, which are fake, and whether they even attempt to shoot one down, lest they all head to their primary targets.
LET'S GO BRANDON!
Get that Hotel in Moscow.Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at October 12, 2026 12:24 AM (Xnp0N)
244 @234 Say that in Rod Steiger's voice from "Mars Attacks" and there's me, myself and I.
--though with fewer grim stuff. But maybe more boobs.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 12, 2026 12:27 AM (CHHv1)
245 During our time there, a parachutist made an illegal jump one sunny day and landed on top of the arch, carrying a smaller shute he'd use to jump off from there to get to ground. He was furling in the big chute when he lost balance and fell, not straight off, but to slide down one side. SPLAT. DOA. He had an accomplice, or girlfriend or wife, film it.
Posted by: M. Gaga at October 12, 2026 12:14 AM (3p/KU)
I went to Wash U for six years. Freshman year I don't think there was a single guy who didn't drive down to the arch in the early morning hours and pee on it. Was a rite of passage.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 12:27 AM (BYJyI)
246 237 Hey, ChristyBlinky. Hope you are well.
Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:20 AM (77rzZ)
*******
Hey Bulg.
I've had a sinus thing for three days and it is apparently making me crazy, if you believe my husband. I am more dimwitted than normal and just called Patrick Mahone "Mahoney." I mostly don't care for the NFL, especially since Jaxon Dart is injured.
I have to get well by tomorrow as I have two days of socializing on Tues/Wed and this is messing me up.
Going to bed with hope for tomorrow. The anger of being ill should soon kill the germs.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 12:29 AM (hzuYO)
247 246 G’night Christy. Sleep well and get well.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:30 AM (77rzZ)
248 Well, now, what in hell are the various media pundits gonna do when the Brewers beat the Dodgers? They are so sure the Dodgers are unbeatable, but the Brewers kicked their asses more than once this year, and then tonight.
Brewer ball is small ball, supported by deadly defense, and the occasional smackarooni. Plus, Brewers fans know how to tailgate. I suspect there are still folks outside Miller Park heating up some brats as we post.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 12:31 AM (BYJyI)
249 And g’night, All.Posted by: Bulg at October 12, 2026 12:32 AM (77rzZ)
250
Now for a mind bender. There is a 2D topological structure dubbed the Real Projective plane. Think of it as Klein bottle with an extra flipping. It is non-orientable, and it's Euler number is 1. It has half a sphere worth of positive curvature. The simplest geometric object that can do this is a hemisphere, but with an antipodal flip. You walk across the equator and appear on the opposite side.
If you think about it how that would work, you'll see that it requires a handedness flip. If you walk across the equator your mirror image pops out on the other side.
There've been some scifi stories based on this, I think. That boundary is imagined as like walking into a mirror. From your perspective, when you cross the mirror, you pop back out in a mirror image of the world you just left.
From an external observer's point of view, you walk into the mirror and your reflection comes back out.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 12, 2026 12:33 AM (w6EFb)
251 While she was in hard labor, a woman across the hall was screaming her head off. My sister sat up and told her to shut the hell up.
Some people are just made to make babies.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 12:22 AM (BYJyI)
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Son's head never made it past anything. He was still floating around and tying his umbilical cord around his neck (twice) when I hit 8cm. My OB said wearily that I needed to think c-section and I practically said hallelujah. It wasn't emergent so I labored on for 4 more hours and had an epidural when the anesthesiologist arrived.
100 years prior we both would have died.
Yeah, some women are just built to do this more easily.
I didn't yell and sent my dude to the waiting room at one point to tell my mother I was not the one screaming.
I honestly was looking forward to transition to say weird stuff to my husband and get away with it. Bummer. Second boy was a section as well as the Polish have big heads apparently. No labor with him.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 12:35 AM (hzuYO)
252 Dagnabbit, I just realized that I could -- and should -- have taken two days off for the MoMe. As it is, I'll be on the road Friday morning (how come vacations always require you to get up early?) and won't get there until late Friday afternoon. At least I'll be there for dinner.
Four days to go.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 12, 2026 12:35 AM (p/isN)
253
Unfortunately for the sci-fi picture, that handedness flip doesn't really work that way. It's smooth and continuous as you move along the surface. There would be no boundary where it instantly happened. That's sort of hard to imagine, but locally there is never anything strange looking. It's only when you completed a circuit and came back to where you started that the flip would occur. And that's because we spread the curvature out.
If you did with a flat disc, and put all the curvature at the rim in a singularity, it would happen instantly, but that would bad for flatlanders. Yu don't want to cross a curvature singularity.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 12, 2026 12:38 AM (w6EFb)
254 Happy Sunday Horde.
Top pic, I have many happy memories of camping along the Kancamagus Highway when I was just out of high school, it was and is a beautiful place.
Can't wait for the MoMe.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 12, 2026 12:41 AM (ibDUx)
255 Unfortunately for the sci-fi picture, that handedness flip doesn't really work that way. It's smooth and continuous as you move along the surface. There would be no boundary where it instantly happened. That's sort of hard to imagine, but locally there is never anything strange looking. It's only when you completed a circuit and came back to where you started that the flip would occur. And that's because we spread the curvature out.
If you did with a flat disc, and put all the curvature at the rim in a singularity, it would happen instantly, but that would bad for flatlanders. Yu don't want to cross a curvature singularity.
Posted by: publius
I wouldn't think either one would work out well for flatlanders. Instantly becoming your own mirror image as you cross the prime meridian can't be much less damaging than slowly doing so as you circumnavigate the globe.Posted by: mikeski prefers his insides in and his outsides out at October 12, 2026 12:45 AM (VHUov)
256 I remember seeing an educational film in grade school on the construction of the Gateway Arch. All I remember is the placement of the final piece.
Now I realize that the film wasn't that old, because I was born just a few years before the Arch went up. I can't imagine what St. Louis was like before then.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 12, 2026 12:46 AM (p/isN)
257 Massive early vote shift to Dems in Ohio vs 2024.
TJM hardest hit.
Can’t wait for spin how this is actually a good thing.
Sad!!
54 D seats in play.Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 12:51 AM (wUgn4)
258 Now I realize that the film wasn't that old, because I was born just a few years before the Arch went up. I can't imagine what St. Louis was like before then.
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 12, 2026 12:46 AM (p/isN)
Sort of a shithole along the river, until they cleared it for the arch and the park. Rundown wharf buildings, that stank. Gateway Park is certainly an improvement, but there are plenty of homeless down there and some evenings bring out the yutes.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 12, 2026 12:52 AM (BYJyI)
259 >> I wouldn't think either one would work out well for flatlanders.
There's another little bummer there. We are 3D beings, so the only way to imagine this for us is to use the 3D version of that real projective plane.
And guess what, the handedness flip only happens in even dimensions. In odd dimensions, it doesn't happen. And in general, the Euler number becomes identically zero for *everything* in odd dimensions. The topological constraints it imposes becomes vacuous in odd dimensions, becoming 0 = 0.
So, in odd dimensions, it tells you nothing. Anything that is topologically a 3-sphere still must have positive curvature, but the Euler number is useless to see that.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 12, 2026 12:53 AM (w6EFb)
260 Trump is campaigning in deep red states.
This is a positive sign for Republicans.
How? Ask TMJ.he knows all.
lol
Sad!Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 12:56 AM (wUgn4)
261 I advise not wearing a box as a costume unless you're OK with standing all night.
I speak from experience, having once been the boring part of the trio the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Baby son wore a lion costume; wife wore all white, including face makeup and hair coloring; and I wore a brown construction paper set of tall doors, with a brown beret. Gawd, I wanted to sit! Finally got to, near the end of the party, when the witch decided to break the spell cast on me.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 12, 2026 12:56 AM (p/isN)
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 12:58 AM (wUgn4)
263 Everyone loves Trump and $5 gas
Polls are wrong
Trump is god
TMJ and Dave in Fla are geniuses
YeaaarrrgghhhhhPosted by: A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 01:01 AM (wUgn4)
Posted by: 88C+u at October 12, 2026 01:01 AM (88C+u)
265 As usual, a certain someone sounds vaccinated.Posted by: mikeski at October 12, 2026 01:03 AM (VHUov)
266 I got a couple of treats for the neighbor kids, and a bag of mixed candy in case any others show up. Not likely, but one never knows for sure. (Leftovers will go to the nursing home staff; I don't eat much candy.)
Found some candy eyeballs at the grocery, 2 per package. Pretty spooky, in that they look *a lot like* actual eyeballs! I think the boys will like them, and I hope the candy tastes good.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:05 AM (rdVOm)
267 >> Go play in a tiger pen.
Or go encounter a curvature singularity. Getting close to Stacey Abrams might just do it.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 12, 2026 01:06 AM (w6EFb)
268 261 I advise not wearing a box as a costume unless you're OK with standing all night.
I speak from experience, having once been the boring part of the trio the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Baby son wore a lion costume; wife wore all white, including face makeup and hair coloring; and I wore a brown construction paper set of tall doors, with a brown beret. Gawd, I wanted to sit! Finally got to, near the end of the party, when the witch decided to break the spell cast on me.
Posted by: Weak Geek at October 12, 2026 12:56 AM (p/isN)
I know someone who dressed up as a wine box, with a spout on the lower front of the box...opening the spigot produced red wine...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:07 AM (l3cgK)
269 I was once part of a six pack costume, we wore these giant barrels carefully painted with the Budweiser logo. It was a fun costume, but impossible to move in, the next morning there were six large Bud cans scattered in various locations throughout the town.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 12, 2026 01:07 AM (ibDUx)
270 >>the next morning there were six large Bud cans scattered in various locations throughout the town.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
The Beer Fairy! It's twue, it's twue!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:11 AM (rdVOm)
271 Lighten up, Francis.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 12, 2026 01:15 AM (Y6Q+5)
272 Mom dressed me up as Little Bo Peep when I was in 1st & 2nd grade. She had an old hoop skirt and gingham dress that fit me, and tied a big ribbon bow onto a cane for me to carry. If there are any im@ges of it, probably on slides not photo prints.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:27 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Sad Cope Troll excrement at October 12, 2026 01:29 AM (sAmhv)
274 Figured.if a certain troll spew above got banhammered, thread could use a nudge toward that 300 count,, so here's my contribution du noir, either way. :]Posted by: Late-Night Lurker at October 12, 2026 01:31 AM (/RUNK)
275 When I was a kid, we bought those cheap, plastic, boxed costumes at the toy store. The masks were uncomfortable. I was a devil one year. We'd hit as many homes as possible then go back out again on Friday and Saturday night. Then the next day was TTFLs. How I didn't develop type 1 diabeetus is a mystery. Oh, and in junior high I'd sell candy for a $1 a bar at school. Made quite a few bucks that way.Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 12, 2026 01:32 AM (Fv808)
276 A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 12:56 AM (wUgn4)
Go play in a tiger pen.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 12, 2026 01:01 AM (88C+u)
Monkey pox causes brain lesions. Sad!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:36 AM (quk5M)
277 One year, all of us cocktail waitresses decided to be witches-- our own clothing (little black dresses) but with the pin-on tails and headpiece horns. Simple.
Tips were really really good that night, LOLPosted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm)
278 277 One year, all of us cocktail waitresses decided to be witches-- our own clothing (little black dresses) but with the pin-on tails and headpiece horns. Simple.
Tips were really really good that night, LOL
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:37 AM (rdVOm)
A brother had stories when he was a waiter at Dennys...the time a big guy came in a purple dress. He said it wouldn't have looked so odd if it wasn't for the full beard the guy had.
Another time, a guy's girlfriend suddenly tried to get him involved in her disagreement with her boyfriend; "Tell him it's not a problem if I like girls!," she exclaimed...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:45 AM (l3cgK)
279 I need to sleep Horde, busy days for the next few.
publius, I saw Miley's post on the prayer thread. I will pray for all of you that your Mama's passage to her forever home is a peaceful one and that that she feels all of the love that you have for her.
Sweet dreams Horde.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 12, 2026 01:47 AM (ibDUx)
280 Was just watching a Ewetoob video on the history of the "magic eye" tube, that green glow tube used for tuning many old console radios. Done by AI, of course. Audio quality was all up and down, and it it just plain got facts wrong, and often the video stills were quite unrelated to the topic at hand.
AI just isn't very smart. Smarter than the troll, but then so is an amoeba.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:48 AM (quk5M)
281 276 A0S C0pe at October 12, 2026 12:56 AM (wUgn4)
Go play in a tiger pen.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 12, 2026 01:01 AM (88C+u)
Monkey pox causes brain lesions. Sad!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:36 AM (quk5M)
Given so many libbies have their heads up their asses, I'd rate this as true...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:49 AM (l3cgK)
282 LOL, jim!
When I was in HS, we'd go to Sambo's late on Friday nights and watch the crazies/drunks come in after the bars closed. Oh, wow... lots of stories.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:50 AM (rdVOm)
283 Kitty has come seeking attention.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:51 AM (quk5M)
284 ...
AI just isn't very smart. Smarter than the troll, but then so is an amoeba.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:48 AM (quk5M)
AI is artificial, but not intelligent; it's only as good as it's programming and the material it "learns" from. Since we humans provide the programming and the "learning material", it'll end up as politically biased as the the programmers and data it receives. GIGO, in other words.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:52 AM (l3cgK)
285 Kitty has come seeking attention.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Aww... they're so lovey when they want something. Heh.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:52 AM (rdVOm)
286
Thank you Debby, so much.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 12, 2026 01:54 AM (w6EFb)
287
I know someone who dressed up as a wine box, with a spout on the lower front of the box...opening the spigot produced red wine...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:07 AM (l3cgK)
******
In college Halloween '76:
I was a bong. From behind maybe a washing machine, made of giant white poster paper, the front proclaimed "Bong Woman." Yellow fall leaves aka Alcapulco Gold in the foil lined pipe thing. The hole revealed my face. Holes for arms. Huge kegger. People I didn't know had photos with me. Positive I had a great time. Had a group of guy friends as my protectors if bf/hubs was in one of his breakups with me.
Our sons don't have a clue.
Defense is that I made A's & B's in college, worked & had priorities to balance my rather insane life. Haven't touched it since. It was never mine (so there!). The balance between the stress of school and my non-nursing posse of concerts, hiking & skiing.
It was the time of the season in my wild life of freedom. No one was harmed during this anthropology study of college & many friends.
I had a blast in my distant past.
Time of the Season
1967...7th grade for me, way before my prime
The Zombies
https://tinyurl.com
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 12, 2026 01:57 AM (hzuYO)
288 {{{Publius, Miley & Mama P.}}}Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 01:58 AM (rdVOm)
289 AI is artificial, but not intelligent; it's only as good as it's programming and the material it "learns" from. Since we humans provide the programming and the "learning material", it'll end up as politically biased as the the programmers and data it receives. GIGO, in other words.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 12, 2026 01:52 AM (l3cgK)
Thing that gets me is presumably a human gives an AI the task of putting together a program of images and narration. Mostly these are like a slide show with narration. There might be short animations or film clips included. Don't they proof-read or pre-screen the show? They are full of dumb errors that could be easily fixed, like inconsistent pronunciation of common words. Or images that simply don't relate to the topic at hand. A human editor could do a good cleanup of these programs in one pass-through.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 01:59 AM (quk5M)
290 Publius, I hope your Mama remains comfortable, and conscious of your love during this difficult time.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 02:01 AM (quk5M)
291 I haven't paid much attention to the MLB playoffs. Good to see Milwaukee win the other night. Just rooting for teams that haven't won a WS yet. The Brewers haven't. So, I guess I'm pulling for a Brewers/Rays WS. Used to live in Tampa.Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 12, 2026 02:01 AM (sAmhv)
292 Cold here tonight. Frost advisory tomorrow night. Highs were 80* all last week! Today was only 55. Windy yesterday & rained last night. (Cat wanted indoors, that's how cold it got.)
Chilly when I woke up today. Yes, I finished cleaning it and got that pellet stove lit this afternoon! So far, so good. House is comfortable again.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 02:12 AM (rdVOm)
293 A human editor could do a good cleanup of these programs in one pass-through.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Nobody cares about quality then they're monetizing "someone" else's work for free.Posted by: mikeski at October 12, 2026 02:14 AM (VHUov)
294 263: suddenly the Left cares about gas prices.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 02:16 AM (ekZzx)
295 A human editor could do a good cleanup of these programs in one pass-through.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Nobody cares about quality then they're monetizing "someone" else's work for free.
****
If it gets a click, that's the trick.Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 02:17 AM (zGeQ7)
296 257 Massive early vote shift to Dems in Ohio vs 2024.
Good enough for me! Let’s cancel the elections!Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 02:19 AM (ekZzx)
297 If it gets a click, that's the trick.
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 02:17 AM (zGeQ7)
Thing is, my Brave adblocker blocks all the Ewetoob ads, so their advertisers don't get clicks.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 02:22 AM (quk5M)
298 189
The Age of Aquarius will not begin until 2597 AD, when the vernal equinox officially crosses into the IAU boundary of Aquarius.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 11:32 PM (w6EFb)
Not 1969?
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 02:22 AM (ekZzx)
299
Thing is, my Brave adblocker blocks all the Ewetoob ads, so their advertisers don't get clicks.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 02:22 AM (quk5M)
I’ll need that, for the quack clickbait scam ads can’t even leave our furry friends alone.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 02:23 AM (ekZzx)
300 Welp, almost 12:30 here, no wonder I am sleepy. Night, Horde.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 12, 2026 02:27 AM (quk5M)
301 Night, AOPPosted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 02:31 AM (rdVOm)
302 f it gets a click, that's the trick.
Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 02:17 AM (zGeQ7)
Thing is, my Brave adblocker blocks all the Ewetoob ads, so their advertisers don't get clicks.
****
Anyone smart enough to use an adblocker is not their target audience.Posted by: clarence at October 12, 2026 02:31 AM (zGeQ7)
303 I bet I could scandaliize people by dressing up as a welder for Halloween
My hood has pin-up girls on it.Posted by: FeatherBlade at October 12, 2026 02:45 AM (C0Nlv)
304 My hood has pin-up girls on it.
Posted by: FeatherBlade
Hubby's does too... Says "ArcAngel" and has pin-up girlyPosted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 02:47 AM (rdVOm)
305 Hubby's does too... Says "ArcAngel" and has pin-up girly
Posted by: JQ
Nice!
I hope his are exercising better welding-implement safety than mine are.Posted by: FeatherBlade at October 12, 2026 02:52 AM (C0Nlv)
306 LOL. Very safe. Haven't been used at all for several years. I need to learn how to weld, or sell the equipment.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 02:53 AM (rdVOm)
307 Dump announces on truth social that Ukraine and putin agree not to attack each others oil refineries and data centers to lower gas & diesel prices for the mid term election. Neither Zelensky nor dump's master putin say they have no such agreement and continue attacking. Dump furious on attacks on putin's data centers as pro dump internet bots reduced to almost nothing even the bots here!Posted by: raimondo at October 12, 2026 02:58 AM (L5bhE)
308 One of my brothers was upgrading to a new wire-feed setup, so gave his old one to hubby. Hubs had a blast with it! He built some patio tables (end tables) and an over-the-range spice rack for me, and various shop fixtures.
The ArcAngel is an auto-darkening hood, was fairly pricey but he needed *something* and not like we were out a small fortune for the welder itself... no problemo!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:02 AM (rdVOm)
309 I shut off the irrigation water today, but it was dark by then.. Tomorrow I'll get out the lil compressor & blow out the pipes.
Need to inventory the pellet supply & start stocking up again.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:15 AM (rdVOm)
310 Huh. Rainman's break at the gloryhole must be over...Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:35 AM (rdVOm)
311 Very long commute todayPosted by: Skip at October 12, 2026 03:38 AM (Ia/+0)
312 Sorry about the commute, Skip. Safe travels!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:44 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 03:49 AM (odBC9)
314 Been a while since I made the list of shame, LOL. And have only done it twice. Whew!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:53 AM (rdVOm)
315 Remember when sven was making 1000+ comments per week... hope he's doing well.Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:54 AM (rdVOm)
316 314 Been a while since I made the list of shame
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:53 AM (rdVOm)
SHAME!!!
humphPosted by: m at October 12, 2026 03:57 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:59 AM (rdVOm)
318 317 SHAME!!!
humph
Posted by: m
Not *my* words-- it's in the Style Guide! LOL
Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 03:59 AM (rdVOm)
; )Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 03:59 AM (odBC9)
319 Push the button, Pixy!Posted by: JQ at October 12, 2026 04:00 AM (rdVOm)
320 Pixy's up!Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:00 AM (odBC9)
321 Get over there, JQ!Posted by: m at October 12, 2026 04:01 AM (odBC9)
Gun Thread: 2026 TXMoMe Edition!
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FUNdamentals More fundamentals of range safety for the TXMoMe. I am trying to make a point. Anyone care to guess what it is?******
2026 TXMoMe
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10/11/26 Update/Reminders/New Stuff No changes this week. Please keep an eye on the weather for Corsicana. NOTE TO ALL: This is a private event, held on private property, and is open by invitation only. If you have not contacted Ben Had, and received a personal invitation, you are, how do I say, not invited. Attendees: do not share the location of the event with anyone or risk losing your own TXMoMe invitation.******
2026 TXMoMe Schedule Here is an outline of the schedule of events. Times are tentative and subject to modification/change. This schedule will be included in the Gun Thread with any changes incorporated going forward until the event, so please check back weekly.Friday, 10/16 Rifle Program
8am - 10:30am: Rifle Clinic (carport)
10:30am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Shooters! (carport)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
11am - 4pm: Live fire (rifle range - targets to 1,000 yds) Handgun Program
10:30am - 11am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Friday Shooters! (carport)
11:00am - 12:00pm: Static live fire (pistol range)
Noon: Light lunch provided (carport)
1pm - 4:00pm: Static live fire (pistol range)Saturday, 10/17 Rifle Program
9am - 10am: Combined Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday Shooters! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (rifle range)
1pm(ish) Lunch (carport) Handgun Program
9am - 10am: Range and Safety Briefing - Mandatory for Saturday Shooters! (carport)
9am - 1pm: Live fire (pistol range)
1pm-ish Lunch (carport)** Shooters: Bring your own hearing and eye protection, and wear sensible shoes as the ground on the ranges can be uneven! Also, please plan on stopping somewhere along your way to Texas and picking up some ammunition if you plan to shoot and aren't bringing your own weapons/ammo. Everyone is very generous with sharing, but please don't rely on the generosity of others to provide everything for you. You can really help out by grabbing a box of 9mm or 5.56mm or whatever you want to shoot. Here is a link to Brinson Power Sports in Corsicana which sells ammo. They also sell ATV's if you want to grab one of those while you're there. Anyhoo... For a while I have been conducting a Rifle Clinic on Friday morning followed by range time Friday afternoon and then again well into Saturday. Most of you (I think) have endured this presentation before, so if there are other topics you would like to have covered, speak up in the comments and I will try to address your request. We have also been steadily refining the handgun portion of the program and this year will be focusing on the static pistol range as well as continuing to offer a separate setup for gun-curious beginners desiring one-on-one supervision and instruction. If you are a novice shooter, or even have never been to the range before and think guns are icky, you are welcome to shoot! Just see an RSO and they will set you up with an experienced shooter to help you. These times are approximate and programs may change as weather conditions and participation warrant. We anticipate a hard stop on both ranges at 1pm on Saturday to allow everyone to participate in the bigly fun TXMoMe festivities. Range Safety
You will note there are combined rifle and handgun range safety briefings both days and attendance is mandatory if you want to shoot. We take your safety seriously and ask everyone who wants to shoot plan on attending this important briefing. Again, we are conducting one combined safety brief each day. No exceptions. At the conclusion of each day's safety briefing you will be asked to sign a general liability waiver, after which you will receive a color-coded wrist band. The color is different each day, and it is your ticket onto the range(s) for the day. No wrist band, no shooting that day. Don't want to sign the waiver? No problem, just do not expect to shoot. If you miss the mandatory range safety briefing which is mandatory and must be attended, you are welcome to watch the live fire activities from designated observation areas. All shooters are asked to check in with an RSO (sporting an Orange Cap of Dorkiness for easy identification) upon your arrival at either of the ranges who will answer questions and direct you to an open firing position. The RSOs wield unspeakable power so it is in your best interest to be nice to them. Want to do things your way? I suggest that your own personal range on your own personal property is a good place for expressing your individuality. IMPORTANT: I would hope this goes without saying, but anyone failing to immediately and politely follow RSO instructions will be removed from the range(s). Period. No exceptions. This means YOU.******
Highway Patrol! This week's episode: Slain Cabby!******
Unknown World!
****** Here are some different online cigar vendors. You will find they not only carry different brands and different lines from those brands, but also varying selections of vitolas (sizes/shapes) of given lines. It's good to have options, especially if you're looking for a specific cigar. Cigarsinternational.com
Cigarpage.com
Famous-smoke.com
Cigarsdaily.com
Neptunecigar.com
Smallbatchcigar.com
Bobalu Cigar Company
Cigarbid.com
Nicks Cigar World New! A note about sources. The brick & mortar/online divide exists with cigars, as with guns, and most consumer products, with respect to price. As with guns - since both are "persecuted industries", basically - I make a conscious effort to source at least some of my cigars from my local store(s). It's a small thing, but the brick & mortar segment for both guns and tobacco are precious, and worth supporting where you can. And if you're lucky enough to have a good cigar store/lounge available, they're often a good social event with many dangerous people of the sort who own scary gunz, or read smart military blogs like this one. -rhomboid Anyone have others to include? Perhaps a small local roller who makes a cigar you like? Send me your recommendation and a link to the site!****** Ammo Link-O-Rama
I'm really very seriously not kidding around anymore. Buy Ammo
AmmoSeek - online ammo search tool
GunBot - online ammo search tool
SG Ammo
Palmetto State Armory
Georgia Arms
AmmoMan
Target Sports USA
Bud's Gun Shop
American Elite Ammo
Lucky Gunner Ammo NEW!****** Please note the new and improved protonmail account gunthread at protonmail dot com. An informal Gun Thread archive can be found HERE. Future expansion plans are in the works for the site Weasel Gun Thread. If you have a question you would like to ask Gun Thread Staff offline, just send us a note and we'll do our best to answer. If you care to share the story of your favorite firearm, send a picture with your nic and tell us what you sadly lost in the tragic canoe accident. If you would like to remain completely anonymous, just say so. Lurkers are always welcome! That's it for this week - have you been to the range?
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Good evening Weasel!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (NnhvP)
2 Fustest with the mostest.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (0sNs1)
3 dangPosted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (LHPAg)
4 Safe trip, Weasel!Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (VyBeY)
5 Hello, Weasel!Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:01 PM (iXFS9)
6 called the chefs.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:01 PM (NnhvP)
7 Good evening everyone
So I can get a sound surpresser for my smooth bore musket nowPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 07:02 PM (Ia/+0)
8 There! Are! Five! Rules!Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (CHHv1)
9 Evening all!!!
Looks like mild temps this year for the MoMe. Still bring sunblock with me and the portable gazebo.
Jeep is almost packed. Just the firearms, ammo and my suitcase need to be loaded.Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (6wd9j)
10 More fundamentals of range safety for the TXMoMe. I am trying to make a point. Anyone care to guess what it is?
If you don't attend the daily Firearms Safety Briefing Session, and don't show the bearers of the Orange Hat of Dorkiness proper respect and solicitiousness, you won't be allowed to participate in firearms-relatied activities?
Don't do wobbly sh*t?
Eschew unplanned lateral excursions?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:06 PM (ei1sX)
12 Howdy!Posted by: Puddleglum, lurkin' about... at October 11, 2026 07:06 PM (sAmhv)
13 If you do not follow the RSO orders you will not only be removed from the range , you will be removed from the premises.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:07 PM (nxLtX)
14 Jeep is almost packed. Just the firearms, ammo and my suitcase need to be loaded.
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (6wd9j)
Sorry I can't be there in TX with everyone else. Contemplating any buys after moving to FL given this weekend's news?Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM (iXFS9)
15 If you do not follow the RSO orders you will not only be removed from the range , you will be removed from the premises.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:07 PM (nxLtX)
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You heard it right here, folks. You don't have to like it, you just have to do it.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM (ei1sX)
16 Ben Had, did the USPS deliver my gifts to you last week?Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (iXFS9)
17 EdL, Thank you so much. Snail mail is on the way.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (nxLtX)
18 We are bring a pop up canopy as well.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:09 PM (NnhvP)
19 I sense a theme to tonight's thread.Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (2WIwB)
20 14 Contemplating any buys after moving to FL given this weekend's news?
Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:08 PM
Hey Ed, first purchase will be a suppressor for my 6.5 Creedmoor rifle.
The second will be an AR-15 style rifle with...............wait for it..........a suppressor. :-DPosted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (6wd9j)
21 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. ThxPosted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:12 PM (ei1sX)
22 Weasel, there is a bunch of 22lr ammo already here. No need for more.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:14 PM (nxLtX)
23 The second will be an AR-15 style rifle with...............wait for it..........a suppressor. :-D
Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:11 PM (6wd9j)
Good luck w/ whatever you end up getting!Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (iXFS9)
24 Good evening all
I need to jump right in about something.
I saw this video on X put up by a female shooter who claims to be an instructor. She has 40 thousand followers. The video:
https://tinyurl.com/ypv2snjf
I commented that they shouldn't be firing in the air, people flinching because no eye and ear protection, and drinking alcohol. I asked her if she thought promoting this video was a good idea.
She responded that I'm an idiot for taking this seriously.It's a foreign country and it's just for fun.I just can't believe she thought this was okay.
Was I wrong?Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)
25 Good evening to all and a big thank you to Weasel for the safety video gallery. Hoping everyone has a great time next weekend, and safe travels there and backPosted by: Coelacanth at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (+OnsA)
26 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. Thx
Posted by: Weasel
Ruger III be sufficient?Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (NnhvP)
27 24 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM
No.
What a bunch of idiots in that video clip. And that female shooter defending them deserves to be mocked.Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:19 PM (6wd9j)
28
Best time I could have imagined at the TX MoMe last year.
This year…
Work is kicking my ass, and there’s a Jury Duty Summons in the mix as well.
Next year, for sure.
With luck, I’ll be out of a job…My choice!
Have fun all, although you couldn’t help from doing that if you tried…Posted by: Gunslinger at October 11, 2026 07:19 PM (N91F8)
29 The spawn will have her 22lr pistol there.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:20 PM (VCgbV)
30 She responded that I'm an idiot for taking this seriously.It's a foreign country and it's just for fun.I just can't believe she thought this was okay.
Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM
No. No, you are not.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (0sNs1)
31 Oh boy! I've been practicing my happy dance all weekend in preparation for next weekend.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (d/XeE)
32 Sharon,
I watched and responded.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (mZt2Q)
33 What point are you trying to make with those YT videos? I am confused.
: )
(Respect the gun the way you would your car heading down the road and none should give you problems.)Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 07:22 PM (ekZzx)
34 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)
35 She Hobbit !!! me too.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (nxLtX)
36 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)
Congratulations to Spawn!Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:25 PM (iXFS9)
37 I am going to make sure I don't miss next year. Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)
38 First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh
Vicarious pride in Spawn!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (NnhvP)
39 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)
Sharon, having personally observed weapons handling by those from other nations, I can tell you that not everyone in the world takes weapons safety as seriously as everyone here. The weapons handling skills (or lack thereof) on the part of the Russians and Middle Eastern cultures is legendary.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (iXFS9)
40 Congratulations Spawn.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:28 PM (nxLtX)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:29 PM (yEz+x)
42 In a sense we are all RSOs in the sense that we all must look out for safety. If anyone sees anything going on that is hazardous - here or at your local range - you can and should call “knock it off”.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (ekZzx)
43 Ed L, that was my point in a way. First, she only said that in her response to me and second, why hold that up as an example of having fun. We don't look at our phones when we are on the range. Sitting around drinking beer and firing in the air is not something to emulate. I just thought that she, as an instructor, would be pointing out what not to do.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (kJmSS)
44 Congratulations Spawn!!!!Posted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (6wd9j)
45 Increasingly it appears Corsicana is not in my future. I suppose even with my adversity things could be much worse, but still.
Safe travels to those MoMe bound!Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 11, 2026 07:31 PM (ENA4W)
46 Lin-duh, awesome news about Spawn. She has grown up so much since I first saw her shoot.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:34 PM (kJmSS)
47 Weasel, there is a bunch of 22lr ammo already here. No need for more.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:14 PM (nxLtX)
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I thought so. Thx.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (nI4xo)
48 I have a request but I can't stick around for an answer as the dog needs his run. I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)
49
Ruger III be sufficient?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:17 PM (NnhvP)
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Perfect! Thank you.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:36 PM (nI4xo)
50 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)
Watch some of the video of Russian conscripts and "kontractniki" ("volunteers") going through weapons familiarization and shooting their single 30 round magazine on the range before getting on the bus to the front lines. They're far more dangerous to each other than the Ukrainians. And that's before you consider epic fails like the one trainee who got turned into a helicopter when he tried to fire an improvised pedestal gun mount for an Mi-24 "Hind" helicopter 12.7mm rotary (Gatling) from the back of a truck.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:37 PM (iXFS9)
51 The spawn will have her 22lr pistol there.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:20 PM (VCgbV)
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Thanks but I think we're covered and I'd hate for something to happen to it.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:37 PM (nI4xo)
52 21 If anyone has a .22lr pistol for the loaner table, I'd appreciate if you would bring it. I'll buy ammo and our instructors on the handgun side will take good care of it. Thx
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:12 PM (ei1sX)
Bringing some.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:38 PM (LHPAg)
53 Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 07:38 PM (LHPAg)
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Thanks! I will have a couple of 9mm pistols there too.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:42 PM (nI4xo)
54 Well. Shit.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 07:42 PM (yEz+x)
55 Y'all have fun at the MoMee and be safe!Posted by: DBCooper at October 11, 2026 07:43 PM (KbpsG)
56 Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 07:21 PM (d/XeE)
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I have a couple of cigars for you!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:43 PM (nI4xo)
57 I just thought that she, as an instructor, would be pointing out what not to do.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:30 PM (kJmSS)
The skill level of "instructors" in those cultures, especially if they're not familiar with firearms in the society as a whole, can be VERY low. But as they say, in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is the king.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (iXFS9)
58 It is a short night for me. Got to work tomorrow.
But I will be on the road Tuesday. Taking a little more time getting down there this time.
Ben Had, Weasel you should be seeing Schnorflepuppy and myself hopefully late Thursday afternoon.
Night all!!!
Looking forward to seeing you at the MoMe!!!
Just don't expect much stimulating conversation from me. LOLPosted by: Scuba_Dude at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (6wd9j)
59 GunsPosted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:45 PM (s1VwS)
60 I just checked the post and the running comments all echo my concerns most in a more clever way than I.
TheGoodIndependent
@billwaring
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I remember when my good friend Jim and I did this with a bunch of friends (may he rest in peace)
For example.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:46 PM (kJmSS)
61 Weather looks good.
Looking forward to it.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 07:48 PM (gSZpL)
62 After last week's road trip (The Clark Fork river is amazing in the Fall), this week I made time to shoot despite having to work on Saturday.
The Nurse got a new birthday magnum, so I brought my S&W 28 to do some head to head testing. And then...the Nurse's Taurus got a squib load. Fucking Magtech. Because of course. The round literally got lodged in the barrel and had to be hammered out. Not cool.
Anyway, that aside....magnums are magnums. And they are not fun to shoot. Though the nurse did shoot a fucking THUMB sized group at 10 yards. Do not mess with the Nurse if she has a gun.
After the magnum, my G21 felt so mild and pleasant. And honestly...the Glock 21 really is a pleasant .45 platform.
A good range trip all considered.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (s1VwS)
63 Have a good night everyonePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (Ia/+0)
64 Good Sunday evening, gub 'ettes and 'rons, and thank you to our travelin' man host Weasel for setting up the forum amongst all of his other activities.
Scoob stole my thunder above - we are getting ready to head out to Corsicana. (Ben Had, sorry I didn't email you in advance this year.)Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 07:50 PM (xVpNO)
65 Nite Scoob. See you soonPosted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:51 PM (nI4xo)
66 S'puppy, I knew you were coming so no worry.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:51 PM (nxLtX)
67 48 I have a request but I can't stick around for an answer as the dog needs his run. I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)
I have this as my church gun. Get a Holosun 407k mounted. It will be a fine gun.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (s1VwS)
68 I came into possession of a Glock 43x for carry. My eyes can't focus on rear sight, front sight, and target any more so some sort of optical sight is necessary. Any ideas? Suggestions?
Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 11, 2026 07:35 PM (hG5L0)
Is that Glock 43X set up for an optic? If not, mounting one can get expensive quickly because a custom cut on the slide may be required to mount an optic. If no mounting plate or cut exists, you might be better off trading in that Glock for something that can mount an optic.
I have a B&T "Hush Puppy" built on a Glock 19 Gen 5 whose slide is cut for an Aimpoint Acro. This is a tough optic, securely mounted to the slide that has a long battery life. It's one of the more expensive choices out there, though. There are a lot of cheaper options if you don't have to have the best of the best, though.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (iXFS9)
69 34 Spawn had 3 personal best times at the competition in Houston yesterday.
The rimfire pistol optic is the one that is most meaningful to her. First place individually and squad. She is now in the top squad on the team.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VCgbV)
Lin-duh, congrats to Spawn for having the unusual teen-aged virtue of dedication to her craft. My youngest is also a senior this year, and it's all I can do to keep him focused week to week on his studies.Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 07:53 PM (xVpNO)
70 Is that Glock 43X set up for an optic? If not, mounting one can get expensive quickly because a custom cut on the slide may be required to mount an optic. If no mounting plate or cut exists, you might be better off trading in that Glock for something that can mount an optic.
I have a B&T "Hush Puppy" built on a Glock 19 Gen 5 whose slide is cut for an Aimpoint Acro. This is a tough optic, securely mounted to the slide that has a long battery life. It's one of the more expensive choices out there, though. There are a lot of cheaper options if you don't have to have the best of the best, though.
Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:52 PM (iXFS9)
PSA Micro Dagger slides. They are optic cut if his G43x isn't and they are compatible.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (s1VwS)
71 Concur MAE.
Nurse definitely has Annie's Oakly!Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (2WIwB)
72 I want to thank you Horde for your exhortations to encourage people to come to the MoMe. This is the largest group of first timers we have ever had.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)
73 PSA Micro Dagger slides. They are optic cut if his G43x isn't and they are compatible.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:54 PM (s1VwS)
Thanks, MAE. That's a far cheaper option than what I originally suggested.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (iXFS9)
74 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)
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Excellent! By all means please find me and introduce yourself!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 07:58 PM (nI4xo)
75 Thank you for the compliment, MAE.
I did clean both the Taurus and my S&W and that mag tech ammo was filthy.
Don’t know why. Was stored Properly. Maybe ten years old?
Won’t buy it again.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:01 PM (yEz+x)
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 08:03 PM (ftFVW)
77 Gee. Weasel, I'm kinda confused. How many universal rules are there?Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:04 PM (kU0PQ)
78 Somebody told me we have firearm safety rules. That's incredible. I learned those when I got my hunter's safety permit and first license when I was 13 years old.Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 08:04 PM (cJOax)
79 DBCooper, How very nice to see you. I hope you are well.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (nxLtX)
80 I did clean both the Taurus and my S&W and that mag tech ammo was filthy.
Don’t know why. Was stored Properly. Maybe ten years old?
Won’t buy it again.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:01 PM (yEz+x)
Nurse, usually cheap ammo = dirty burning powder. Less QC required from the manufacturer.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (iXFS9)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (Y4VCL)
82 72 I want to thank you Horde for your exhortations to encourage people to come to the MoMe. This is the largest group of first timers we have ever had.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 07:57 PM (nxLtX)
That makes me feel a lot better. I feel like I’m in third grade, moved across the country and have to start a new school where I know no one. I’ve never done that but I think it would be close to how I’m feeling.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (itAg7)
83 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM (itAg7)
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Ant to top it off you're relying on the word of a guy calling himself Weasel on the internet!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Y4VCL)
84 We be prods too announce Lagunta Zabowa is be the winner of the Brattleboro FART Tube akullership to Brattleboro Cummunerty Colledge.
Laguna has decided to study Globil Warning Affects on Transgenoors.Posted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, Vt at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (BlaSb)
85 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)
Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:09 PM (kU0PQ)
87 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)
I can testify to that.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:11 PM (iXFS9)
88 Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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Sharon, if you can get to upstate SC you can ride the rest of the way with me. If you don't mind some very bad language in ATL traffic. From my place it's about 14 hours of driving. I break it into 2 days, because even at age 29 I couldn't drive that long in a day.Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM (FpydE)
89 Good Evening, Weasel, and Gun Thread readers!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM (quk5M)
90 WTF ?????????????????
84 We be prods too announce Lagunta Zabowa is be the winner of the Brattleboro FART Tube akullership to Brattleboro Cummunerty Colledge.
Laguna has decided to study Globil Warning Affects on Transgenoors.Posted by: Jackson K. at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (5U1m0)
91 Evening, folks.
Envious as all get out that I won’t be there this year.
Don’t do anything that I would do.
Was that right?Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (30Gj0)
92 Nurse, usually cheap ammo = dirty burning powder. Less QC required from the manufacturer.
Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM
* cough *Posted by: WW White Box ammo at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM (0sNs1)
93 83 And to top it off you're relying on the word of a guy calling himself Weasel on the internet!
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (Y4VCL)
I tend to put more trust in a fellow bean counter so there’s that. I may be in a gunundrum with the safety briefing times since I probably won’t get there til 11 ish, assuming I don’t get lost. I may have to slip someone a couple of shekels for an extension.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (itAg7)
94 RI Red, you know you will be missed. Who else can dodge a bullet faster than you !Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (nxLtX)
95 What were the four rules of firearm safety, again?Posted by: Hokey Pokey at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (wxsGM)
96 TxAnn, we will put you in the capable hands of Steck.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (nxLtX)
97 If you don't mind some very bad language in ATL traffic.
Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:12 PM
All that etymology training reference librarians undertake has to have a payoff.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (0sNs1)
98 RI Red, you know you will be missed. Who else can dodge a bullet faster than you !
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:15 PM (nxLtX)
BH, I’ve got it! Mount a couple of flock cameras - one at the Long Range and one at the carport.
I can sit here with a bottle of Rodney Strong cab and enjoy vicariously!Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:18 PM (30Gj0)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 08:18 PM (NnhvP)
100 Don’t do anything that I would do.
Was that right?
Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:13 PM
Except inside the Horse Trailer. It's not for first-time attendees, however.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (0sNs1)
101 I am going to make sure I don't miss next year. Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport other than Air with maybe some stops to make it a few days longer but easier on a 29 yr old body.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)
Sharon, perhaps you could network with other Morons and 'Ettes in your area and rent a Class A motorhome to do the journey. Stop at some attractions, too.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (quk5M)
102 85 TXAnn, within minutes you will feel as if you have known us all your life. There is no other way to express how wonderfully gracious this group are.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:08 PM (nxLtX)
I have no doubt. This is more of a George Costanza “it’s not you it’s me” issue with meeting a swath of new people at once. Yikes, Im starting to sound agoraphobic, of which I’m not.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:19 PM (itAg7)
103 I feel like I’m in third grade, moved across the country and have to start a new school where I know no one. I’ve never done that but I think it would be close to how I’m feeling.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:05 PM
That feeling will last 60 seconds, tops.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (0sNs1)
104 96 TxAnn, we will put you in the capable hands of Steck.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:17 PM (nxLtX)
Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (itAg7)
105 All that etymology training reference librarians undertake has to have a payoff.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
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Point of order, I'm a systems librarian (and cataloger in a former life). And even my best invective could never match Jesse's. Inspired by 40 years of working on British cars.Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (FpydE)
106 Good evening Horde. Thank you Weasel. We're en route to Texas and presently overnighting at an undisclosed location. We saw a lot of cotton today.Posted by: TRex- post-hurricane dino at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (cBPux)
107 Wish I could attend. I'm not too far down I-35. Kids, work, and kids make it difficult in this season of life for me.
Have fun and shoot safe!Posted by: Dark Helmeth at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (oqH4h)
108 Hey Weasel ... happy gun thread, indeed!
Someday, I'll make it to a MoMe ... not right now, alas.
Good range day. Hadn't shot my P2000sk and it makes a great carry gun in the cooler months, once I layer on the bulkier clothing.
Cigar stuff ... I know I'm crazy for aging my sticks. I've taken abuse for it many times, but I have this large end-table humidor and I tend to forget what's waaaay in the back. Smoked a bunch of MasterBlend Churchill Box Press that are at least three years young. Crikey, they are wonderful nutty, dense, spicy bits of heaven.Posted by: YellowBird at October 11, 2026 08:23 PM (MEbkQ)
109 And even my best invective could never match Jesse's. Inspired by 40 years of working on British cars.
Posted by: screaming in digital
Blame the prince of darkness!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 08:24 PM (NnhvP)
110 Weasel, another topic you may want to make a point about -
No drinking alcohol before going to either range.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 08:24 PM (5rh/l)
111 Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:22 PM (itAg7)
The best there is when it comes to teaching newcomers about firearms basics.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 08:25 PM (iXFS9)
Posted by: YellowBird at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (MEbkQ)
113 Arms akimbo. So what's yoir point?Posted by: Hokey Pokey at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (wxsGM)
114 Kids, work, and kids make it difficult in this season of life for me.
Have fun and shoot safe!
Posted by: Dark Helmeth
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I've brought my kids since year 3. Spawn has grown up around the MoMe. She learned to shoot from the morons.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 08:26 PM (VCgbV)
115 You already know all these people. You just don't know what they look like.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (MWfyi)
116 Dark Helmeth, A Saturday road trip !Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (nxLtX)
117 Matthews had to reload tonight! Woohoo for reality!Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:29 PM (kU0PQ)
118 Duncanthrax and lin-duh, guess what showed up at the ranch yesterday?Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:32 PM (nxLtX)
119 Duncanthrax and lin-duh, guess what showed up at the ranch yesterday?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:32 PM
A kitten who's adopted you?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:34 PM (0sNs1)
120 8 There! Are! Five! Rules!
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 07:03 PM (CHHv1)
So you say ...Posted by: Jean Luc Picard at October 11, 2026 08:34 PM (oCio0)
121 Duncanthrax , a kitten that I can't adopt but this one is a real cutie. Almost as vocal as your darling girl.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:35 PM (nxLtX)
122 Also forgot to mention that my pal Whiskey Dale, who AFAIK does not participate much on AoSHQ but has been to the last two TXMoMes, will be there on Saturday again.Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (xVpNO)
123 Dare I ask what or who is a Steck?
Posted by: TxAnn
Steck is an amazing woman who is a certified firearms instructor. She will stand with you and answer every question and take all the time you need before you pull the trigger.
You are in better hands than you could pay for.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (yEz+x)
124 My comment disappeared. Switched to a VPN.
Thanks Gref. I will reiterate that in the safety briefing, but If you have a drink at lunch (or breakfast) don't go back to the ranges.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:39 PM (NrPbK)
125 Please remember. We are on private property. CowHorseQueen and RancherBob. This is their home. There is a HUGE responsibility with allowing the pistol and rifle ranges they do. Be respectful. Be even more cognizant of safety than you would at a formal range.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (+Lnfw)
126 116 Dark Helmeth, A Saturday road trip !
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 08:28 PM (nxLtX)
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You're very kind! I just can't make any of it work this year. Hopefully soon though!Posted by: ballistic at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (oqH4h)
127 No more kittens. We have 4 now and all the kids will be in college next year. I'd like to fix the house up but the cats...Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (VCgbV)
128 Please remember. We are on private property. CowHorseQueen and RancherBob. This is their home. There is a HUGE responsibility with allowing the pistol and rifle ranges they do. Be respectful. Be even more cognizant of safety than you would at a formal range.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:42 PM (+Lnfw)
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This too will be in the briefing. Thanks nurse.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (NrPbK)
129 SiD, AOP, I wish I had started on this sooner. Definitely next year. I got so used to just hopping on a plane but Texas is not the DMV. Places are farther apart and I get anxious having to drive in unfamiliar places. Last year, after someone's flight was delayed, they had to wait til 2 am to get a rental car.i would have freaked out. I hate the idea of imposing on others to get around. Motorho,e would work. With how expensive air travel has gotten, it can't be more expensive.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)
130 TXMOME preps in progress. Just running out the clock on tax season now.Posted by: Count de Monet at October 11, 2026 08:45 PM (wVcYX)
131 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)
I’m late to thread, but I’ll give my 2¢: I think the Albanian picnic shoot ‘em up (or whatever it was ) was posted for purposes of derision, but poor captioning made it seem like the poster supported the scene. I think the OP was trying to be sarcastic, but tone doesn’t carry well on the internet. Just my 2¢.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 08:45 PM (fAMPp)
132 132 You are in better hands than you could pay for.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 08:36 PM (yEz+x)
I wanted to go shooting with my oldest nephew who knows his stuff, but he works and lives way across town so we weren’t able to get together. I have my late brother’s AR that I had cleaned up but haven’t fired it yet. I’m hoping to do that at the MoMe. So that’s good to hear.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:47 PM (itAg7)
133 Evening, folks.
Envious as all get out that I won’t be there this year.
Don’t do anything that I would do.
Was that right?
Posted by: RI Red
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Well that leaves plenty of room for just about anything you want to do! Aside from range time, lol.Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (cBPux)
134 FYI, I ended up,having to block that poster on X after she called me a b-itch, retarded and said I needed to calm down. Almost every other comment in the thread said the same thing I did but I was the only one she took to insulting. Think I hit a nerve. Anyway...gone now.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (kJmSS)
135 Last year, after someone's flight was delayed, they had to wait til 2 am to get a rental car.i would have freaked out.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)
If you're talking about me, I couldn't get the rental until the next morning at 6am. Love Field is not a good choice if you're going to be coming in late.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:51 PM (kU0PQ)
136 {{{RI Red}}}
Will miss seeing you. We need to make a pledge like Hrothgar does
Next year in Corsicana!Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:52 PM (kJmSS)
137 I don’t care what kind of boon Flock cameras and the like are, as currently used they contravene the Fourth Amendment and make us all less free. Get back to me when you must have a warrant to query the system.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 08:52 PM (fAMPp)
138 OK. Think I'm packed. It isn't pretty, but it's done.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:53 PM (NrPbK)
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 11, 2026 08:54 PM (wVcYX)
140 129 Places are farther apart and I get anxious having to drive in unfamiliar places.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:43 PM (kJmSS)
I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM (itAg7)
141 GWB, I thought that it was you.The cost to take the equivalent of an Uber to Corsicana is around $125. That's not bad if you have people arriving around the same time but trying to coordinate that almost impossible with how erratic flight times are.
Just need to start planning sooner.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:56 PM (kJmSS)
142 OK. Think I'm packed. It isn't pretty, but it's done.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 08:53 PM
You packed a Garand? 'Cause this is the year you're going to demo the Thumb, right?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (0sNs1)
143 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (sl73Y)
144 Don't forget to pack a jacket or sweatshirt.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (kJmSS)
145 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM (kJmSS)
No. And they look Turkish, Balkan, or one of the western 'stans. So, not great on those 4 rules of safe gun handling. (And do NOT get uppity with the Turkish conscripts wearing dark blue wool, long sleeve uniforms in August, carrying M-1s with live ammo. Just don't.)Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 08:58 PM (kU0PQ)
146 Well that leaves plenty of room for just about anything you want to do! Aside from range time, lol.
Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 08:48 PM (cBPux)
Well, I actually did range time this week. And have a Report:
My new bolt carrier group arrived from PSA for the AR 10. I cleaned, lubed, installed, etc. Function check failed - rounds would only go in halfway!
Closer examination revealed that the forward half of the brass that went off on the bolt not in battery was still there. A .38 brush down the barrel dislodged it. It had pulled apart cleanly at about the midpoint.
I range tested after making sure all my PPE was in place, including gloves. No kaboom. That was good.
25 rounds through so far and all my digits are still attached. Later this week - accuracy testing. I shall report. Even though most of you will still be afterglowing from TX.
Sigh.Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 08:58 PM (30Gj0)
147 Howdy Weasel - Howdy gun friends!
It's MoMe week! Got my orange hat of dorkiness ready. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you at the ranch!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 08:59 PM (QMAsf)
148 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (sl73Y)
Ben Had, probably. She's known Him a good long while.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (kU0PQ)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (NrPbK)
150 Don't forget to pack a jacket or sweatshirt.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM (kJmSS)
With forecasted lows in the low fifties or high forties, you'll need it if you start bright and early in the AM.Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 09:01 PM (iXFS9)
151 Didja see this?
March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.
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America! F*ck yeah!Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (ndZc7)
152 Sharon, next year in Corsicana!
I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)
153 Howdy bro! Soon!!
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:00 PM (NrPbK)
I look forward to lighting up a stogie with you. Probably more than one!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (QMAsf)
154 Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)
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Don't they rent the little short buses?Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (NrPbK)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:04 PM (NrPbK)
156 Sharon, next year in Corsicana!
I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.
Posted by: RI Red at October 11,
You know this could really work because so many of are on the East coast.
🤠❤️😎Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 09:06 PM (kJmSS)
157 151 Didja see this?
March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.
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America! F*ck yeah!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (ndZc7)
And we have trucks. Largest motorized Army in the world.Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:06 PM (hlLS1)
158 Safe travels Weasel and thanks for all your words of wisdom and answering my firearm questions. Having your and Ben Had’s numbers for emergencies definitely assuages the nerves.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (itAg7)
159 Don't they rent the little short buses?
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:03 PM (NrPbK)
I think they require adult supervision, though. Ain’t happening in this group.Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (30Gj0)
160 Was I wrong?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:15 PM
Also, this is the kind of stuff Brandon Herrera posts on his Darwin Awards videos. And, while he's laughing at it, he's reminding everyone how stupid and dangerous it is. He makes that very clear - especially since CNN did that piece on him being "misogynistic" and such.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (kU0PQ)
161 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:07 PM (itAg7)
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Thanks, and you are most very welcome. Looking forward to meeting you in a few days!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:08 PM (NrPbK)
162 Reforger, I was thinking about you Saturday. TRex had me at some car event held at a movie studio...I kept telling him I don't like movies, and told him to ask you about it!Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:09 PM (cBPux)
163 Safe travels to all of you. To all of the first timers, just wait til you get that first hug from Ben Had. Life changing. Will be thinking of you. Look forward to,the range reports.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (kJmSS)
164 I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM
Hey, you're kinda in my neck of the woods! It's a little late to organize a carpool or convoy or something, but my Lady will probably track you down to exchange contact information. She's the social organizer of the household, and she's been trying to get some kind of local thing going.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (VmDLh)
165 Would be lovely to get some kind of group transport
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 07:27 PM (kJmSS)
Yes. I would love to organize at least a convoy (and, yes, you would have to listen to the song at least once) down through SE Virginia, SC, and onward to TX, picking up vehicles as we go (and picking up riders/drivers, too).
I plan on making it to both NoVa and Tx MoMes next year. So let's organize. (We don't have to go through Atlanta.)Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:12 PM (kU0PQ)
166 Weasel and BH, please pass on my sincere thanks to Rancher Bob and CHQ for hosting this amazing thing.
I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:13 PM (30Gj0)
167 Yes. I would love to organize at least a convoy (and, yes, you would have to listen to the song at least once) down through SE Virginia, SC, and onward to TX, picking up vehicles as we go (and picking up riders/drivers, too).
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*stands on highway with thumb out*Posted by: screaming in digital at October 11, 2026 09:14 PM (FpydE)
168 TxAnn
You are in good hands. My boys thought I was nuts when I flew to VA during the earlier days of the pandemic to meet my “internet friends.”
You will have a lovely time.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (yEz+x)
169 I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.
Posted by: RI Red
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Seriously?Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (cBPux)
170 164 Hey, you're kinda in my neck of the woods! It's a little late to organize a carpool or convoy or something, but my Lady will probably track you down to exchange contact information. She's the social organizer of the household, and she's been trying to get some kind of local thing going.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:10 PM (VmDLh)
I was thinking that I wish I knew someone leaving Friday morning so I could follow them just in case, but that would be great to know for next time. I think Hadrian is in our neck of the woods too.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (itAg7)
171 I did buy ammunition. Both Euroweenie and 45 ACP.
I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (VmDLh)
172 The Nurse got a new birthday magnum
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 07:49 PM (s1VwS)
I'm picturing this with a little candle where the red dot should be....Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (kU0PQ)
173 This will be the 11th TXMome I've missed because.. I suck.Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM (hlLS1)
174 I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM
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Haven't you been busy meeting interesting aliens?Posted by: TRex- ET dino at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM (cBPux)
Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (LlRQB)
176 168 You will have a lovely time.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (yEz+x)
I’ve told a few friends that I’m going to see my college roommate, who lives close by in Temple. It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (itAg7)
177 This will be the 11th TXMome I've missed because.. I suck.
Posted by: Reforger
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No, you don't. There is always next year.Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (cBPux)
178 I was thinking that I wish I knew someone leaving Friday morning so I could follow them just in case, but that would be great to know for next time. I think Hadrian is in our neck of the woods too.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM
We're actually leaving Thursday night because the safety briefing is way too early to get from here to there before it happens, and I love a good safety briefing.
I have actually had lunch with Hadrian. He's an interesting fellow.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:20 PM (VmDLh)
179 Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (LlRQB)
Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM (itAg7)
180 Haven't you been busy meeting interesting aliens?
Posted by: TRex- ET dino at October 11, 2026 09:17 PM
I can neither confirm nor deny meeting aliens. I did meet some Aggie undergrads recently. They're almost like aliens.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (VmDLh)
181 169 I had 4 other people on my porch for a mini MoMe and it was stressful enough.
Posted by: RI Red
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Seriously?
Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:15 PM (cBPux)
Well, we were handling Weapons Of War. And I might have said one or two seditious things …Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (vKjFC)
182 I’m just driving 3 hours north and I’m anxious in unfamiliar territory. And I was born here so I really don’t have an excuse. I also watch way too much Dateline and the Oxygen channel which is all crime all the time.
I’d be more than happy to pick someone up at IAH or HOU and drive them in the future.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 08:55 PM
Hi TxAnn,
I am also a three hour drive south of Corsicana. If you want to chat, I'll be one of the orange hat-wearing rifle range officers. Being anxious about this for the first time is natural. Worry not. I'm a six or seven time attendee. It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)
183 With forecasted lows in the low fifties or high forties, you'll need it if you start bright and early in the AM.
Posted by: Ed L
Any AM is bright and early in my AO.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 09:24 PM (sl73Y)
184 I’m really glomming on to the idea of a large RV full of Morons and guns traveling cross country.
Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:02 PM (30Gj0)
Oh no. We'll have enough folks it will be a convoy of RVs full of Morons and guns! We'll need to pack some Coors.... (Well, dangit, that would be going the wrong direction for Coors.) It really would be a hella trip.
If we did that, we could stop calling it the Conservative Burning Man and start calling it the Four Wheel Sturgis.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:24 PM (kU0PQ)
185 178 We're actually leaving Thursday night because the safety briefing is way too early to get from here to there before it happens, and I love a good safety briefing.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:20 PM (VmDLh)
My other option is to not shoot on Friday and make the briefing on Saturday. But I have to leave by 2pm to get home before dark. That’s why I’m hoping there’s a quick make up session for late arrivals.
There’s also an air show going on which is why the hotels were sold out.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (itAg7)
186 It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)
But watch out for the guy in khakis and sunglasses. He calls himself “CBD”. He’s probably a Fed.Posted by: RI Red at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (vKjFC)
187 I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM
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I'll be the dinosaur with short arms and a long tail. The small brain isn't always visible immediately but typically doesn't take long.Posted by: TRex- dino greeter at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM (cBPux)
188 It's exactly what Weasel and others describe. A big friendly party.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:22 PM (5rh/l)
Just remember to remain calm when the Mothership touches down behind the firing line. The probing is only done on a strictly voluntary basis.Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (jDLN4)
189 Hello, folks. Sounds like a good time will be had by all. I am currently sitting on the roof deck of the house boat that I accidentally rented for our Anniversary trip. (Accidental in the sense that I forgot it was the Listing I chose (I looked at dozens), and when later my wife said to a friend, "Linc found a great place, it's a houseboat!" I was very surprised, played it cool, and then admitted to my wife that I didn't know it was a boat). Anyway the boat is sweet, the weather is perfect and it seems to be a happy accident.Posted by: Lincolntf at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (S2fF5)
190 Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM
There will be name tags that you write your own thing on. Different people do different things. I put my nom de blog on my tag as well as my name. Other people just put their nom de blog and some just put their name. I think people try to do what makes sense.
Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)
191 I expect to shoot, but we'll see what happens. It's a great time just to meet interesting people.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:16 PM (VmDLh)
Cybersmythe! When did YOU get here?!?Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:27 PM (QMAsf)
192 Cybersmythe! When did YOU get here?!?
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:27 PM
I just got here, but I can't stay.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:29 PM (VmDLh)
193 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe
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Ours are packed and will be worn again proudly!Posted by: The Grateful - R at October 11, 2026 09:29 PM (cBPux)
194 It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:18 PM (itAg7)
You can solve that by mentioning how well armed we are.Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (kU0PQ)
195 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)
Not everyone got one
*sad face*Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (QMAsf)
196 TxAnn, nearby town Mexia seems to still have hotel rooms. Check it out!
"Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)
197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (VmDLh)
198 190 Thank you Steck. Right back at you! This might be a stupid quesition but I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM
There will be name tags that you write your own thing on. Different people do different things. I put my nom de blog on my tag as well as my name. Other people just put their nom de blog and some just put their name. I think people try to do what makes sense.
Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM (VmDLh)
Your plastic 3D printer badges looked terrific, Cybersmythe. You did well. But magnetic stuff is always a bit tricky.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (5rh/l)
199 I assume everyone has a name tag with their AoS name and real name (at least the first name)?
Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:21 PM (itAg7)
Those who were at one of the MoMes have cool little plastic nametags. The rest of us make do with a stick-on one. I just use my nick, though, because it's easier to spell. (But, I will also not be there until next year.)Posted by: GWB at October 11, 2026 09:32 PM (kU0PQ)
200 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:26 PM
Not everyone got one
*sad face*
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM
Didn't I give you yours? I did, in fact, print one for you after the MoMe. If I didn't manage to give it to you, I can print another one.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (VmDLh)
201 197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM (VmDLh)
We refer to the "AOS style guide".Posted by: Reforger at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (hlLS1)
202 If you people are nice I will do a makeup safety brief at the end of lunch on the carport Friday.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (NrPbK)
203 "Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.
Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)
Howdy Steck -- Looking forward to seeing you!Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (QMAsf)
204 Didn't I give you yours? I did, in fact, print one for you after the MoMe. If I didn't manage to give it to you, I can print another one.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:33 PM (VmDLh)
That would be great -- I never got one.Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM (QMAsf)
205 196 TxAnn, nearby town Mexia seems to still have hotel rooms. Check it out!
"Steck" will be on my nametag. It's essentially my only name at this point.
Posted by: Steck at October 11, 2026 09:30 PM (LlRQB)
I got one in Corsicana a few months ago for Friday night because I still wasn’t sure if I was going but didn’t want to wait til the last minute.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM (itAg7)
206 A curiosity question, Weasel. Is your buddy with the pistol range metal targets coming this year? Won't be the same without him!Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:37 PM (5rh/l)
207 Whoops! Whoopsir-doodle! I forgot to say thank you!
Thank you! I appreciate your being here and am really looking forward to seeing a bunch of you later this week!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (NrPbK)
208 197 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM
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I have no idea what you're talking about.Posted by: The Moose out front at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (cBPux)
209 I’ve told a few friends that I’m going to see my college roommate, who lives close by in Temple. It’s hard to explain the “internet friends” thing without a lecture about the dangers of the net, blah blah blah.
Posted by: TxAnn
I think very many of us ladies who came alone the first time told our friends and families little fibs for just that reason.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (ftFVW)
210 202 If you people are nice I will do a makeup safety brief at the end of lunch on the carport Friday.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:34 PM (NrPbK)
*Looks through the couch cushions and under the car seats for loose change to tip Weasel*Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:38 PM (itAg7)
211 I have to sign off now because I have HVAC repair folks coming in the AM. I'll spend the whole week wishing I was in TX instead of being at work. Safe travels to everyone and please enjoy yourselves in TX!Posted by: Ed L at October 11, 2026 09:39 PM (iXFS9)
212 And now can just tell folks we're going to hang out with friends for the weekend!Posted by: She Hobbit at October 11, 2026 09:39 PM (ftFVW)
213 For all or any of you goofing off about going to the MoMe, knock it off! Get on out there and have some fun. Bring your shootsticks and warm them up.
Weasel, for the first time, I'm bringing my rifle, praying I don't overly embarrass myself.
See all of you there.Posted by: LRob in OK at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (Jr+re)
214 Coco made $30 M and her life is hard
But yeah, obviously I’ve been pretty vocal about how I felt. And yeah, I don’t feel at this point— I feel a bit fatigued talking about it just because of the fact that it is hard.
Also, I think being a Black woman in this country and having to experience things even online and seeing your marginalized communities being affectedPosted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (/+uur)
215 Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 09:37 PM (5rh/l)
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Weasel Buddy Geoff? You better believe he will be there running the pistol range! He's my best buddy. He doesn't even read the blog and he drives to TX from VA and brings all of his custom steel because he's a pretty great human being.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (NrPbK)
216 Jewels' husband and daughter wanted a phone number and address because they were afraid she was going to be kidnapped by a cult.
Miss you, darlin.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (nxLtX)
217 30 in s and p 500 would make you around $5 M last yearPosted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:41 PM (/+uur)
218 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:40 PM (nxLtX)
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It's really only a little cult. A nice cult.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:42 PM (NrPbK)
219 TXAnn - pls remind me I have a cookbook for you.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:43 PM (NrPbK)
220 That would be great -- I never got one.
Posted by: Doof at October 11, 2026 09:35 PM
Well, crap. I'll have to see what I can do this week. I really need to dry the filament, but maybe it'll work if I don't. And I'll have to figure out a way to hold it on. One that actually works this time.Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (VmDLh)
221 Liawatha gonna kill a deer at Indian Head then blood the cheeks of fellow DSA and the TA fuckin DA
Jerk the deer on the desk of (D)s in the Senate.
na na na na na
na na na na naPosted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (/+uur)
222 The Society for the Prevention of Wobbly Shit.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)
223 Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov TORCHES Nobel Committee After Controversial Peace Prize Award:
“Maybe Next Year They’ll Give the Chemistry Prize to a Hamas Bomb Maker”Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:45 PM (/+uur)
224 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)
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I had a visual aid made up just for that, and even remembered to pack it!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (NrPbK)
225 You know, someone should probably mention that there are in-jokes here.
Posted by: Cybersmythe at October 11, 2026 09:31 PM
What? When was this initiated? Why was I not informed?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (0sNs1)
226 222 The Society for the Prevention of Wobbly Shit.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:44 PM (nxLtX)
This year our members have put more things on top of other things than ever before. But, I should warn you, this is no time for complacency. No, there are still many things, and I cannot emphasize this too strongly, not on top of other things.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:46 PM (/+uur)
227 Somebody once tried to 3d print some name badges. It didn't really work out.
Posted by: Cybersmythe
I don't know, I'm looking at mine right now and think it's great.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (NnhvP)
228 219 TXAnn - pls remind me I have a cookbook for you.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:43 PM (NrPbK)
Shuckins Weasel, that’s awfully kind of you. I think I know which one it is and thank you in advance. 👩🏻🍳Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (itAg7)
229 Posted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:45 PM (/+uur)
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To the extent possible, I like to keep the Gun Thread comments free of current events. Thanks.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (NrPbK)
230 The small brain isn't always visible immediately but typically doesn't take long.
Posted by: TRex- dino greeter at October 11, 2026 09:25 PM
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* deletes *Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (0sNs1)
231 To the extent possible, I like to keep the Gun Thread comments free of current events. Thanks.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:48 PM (NrPbK)
SorryPosted by: r hennigantx at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (/+uur)
232 Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:47 PM (itAg7)
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Tragically, I didn't have a chance to get bluebell to sign it for you.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (NrPbK)
233 I cannot Thank You all enough for making this such a memorable event. You bring so much joy.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (nxLtX)
234 232 Tragically, I didn't have a chance to get bluebell to sign it for you.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:50 PM (NrPbK)
Signature or no, I truly appreciate it.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (itAg7)
235 I cannot Thank You all enough for making this such a memorable event. You bring so much joy.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:51 PM (nxLtX)
So looking forward to seeing you again!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 09:52 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:52 PM (NrPbK)
237 Thank you Weasel. See many of you, soon!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 09:53 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (NrPbK)
239 I flew into to Houston last Saturday for nephews wedding at a pretty cool place called the Houstonian . . Then we dove down the coast and spent the week in Port Lavaca fishing for redfish, and I actually caught a 4-5 foot long alligator gar. Impressive fish that puts up quite the fight. Port Lavaca and Port O'Conner are all about fishing and hunting. Good time was had. Wish I couldve stayed and drove up to Corsicana though. Im gonna make it to one.Posted by: Big Alfredo at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (nVdR7)
240 AOP, I can't wait to give you a hug.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:54 PM (nxLtX)
241 It's a mostly peaceful cult.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:57 PM (Haopq)
242 It's totally not a militia.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:58 PM (MWfyi)
243 Take it away, Doof!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (NrPbK)
244 fd, true but we could take over a medium sized country.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (nxLtX)
245 143 Sunny and cool in Corsicana next Fri-Saturday. Who has that kind of pull with the big guy?
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 08:57 PM
Clearly CBD got some time with the keys to the Weather Machine...Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:59 PM (Haopq)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:00 PM (NnhvP)
247 You'll be able to tell those of us that live here. We will be wearing a jacketPosted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (nxLtX)
248 ONT is nye,
Nood!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 10:01 PM (NnhvP)
249 Godspeed Weasel and everyone else traveling intra and interstate. To think after at least 15 years of lurking, I finally bit the bullet.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 10:02 PM (itAg7)
250 Thank you for the Gun Thread, Weasel!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 10:02 PM (quk5M)
251 242 It's totally not a militia.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:58 PM (MWfyi)
It IS well-regulated.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 10:55 PM (ekZzx)
252 249 - TexANN - I was feeling a bit sheepish bc I've been lurking about 8 or 9 years! But I am going to make the leap this year. Lookin' forward to seeing ya'll in person!Posted by: Behind The Bun at October 12, 2026 02:04 AM (+eJWk)
Food Thread: It's Thyme to Talk Food!
[from: cookbookman17] I picked up some absolutely spectacular fresh thyme from a local market. Fresh, aromatic....just lovely. It's for the dish below the fold, but now I have a lot of a really nice herb and I do not want to waste it. Yes, I am a cheap bastard, but it also seems like a shame to discard such wonderful ingredients! Any suggestions? Thyme Stroganoff? Thyme Soup? Sous Vide Thyme with Maple Syrup?******
Well, well, well! Reverse (sort of) Sear works great on chicken! I ordered a fancy chicken from an excellent place in NY called Hudson Valley Farms, which is justifiably famous for its high quality foie gras (fattened duck liver). They have branched out to chicken, so I figured it might be better than my local poultry farm. But why make a simple roast chicken if I can think of a way to make it more complicated! So I tried a technique that works very well on beef and pork. Reverse Sear is easy with relatively thin cuts of meat, but becomes more of a timing and temperature issue with larger cuts. And a whole chicken is definitely a larger cut! My first step was to salt it liberally and put it in the refrigerator for several hours.The plan was to let it air dry a bit, and that seemed to work, although I did dry it off before putting it in the oven. Then I stuffed it with a bit of lemon, onion, and a handful of thyme before trussing it I put it on a rack at 275 degrees for a very long time...more than two hours! Then I took it out while the oven heated to 475 degrees, although in retrospect I could have gone even hotter.
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Lurker "LF" sent these photos along to destroy my garlic confidence just in case it wasn't in the toilet already. You might remember him for the photos of garlic shoots he sent along.
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I'm sorry, but this sounds pretty f*cking awful.
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My Wife Likes To Keep Dog Food Beside Coffee Beans.
Guess What I Did At 5:30 Am This Morning.
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The great garlic experiment of 2025-2026 was a resounding...meh. Send all of your excellent home-grown garlic to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com. About the Bourbon Bubble...I think it has burst, but the category is also suffering from the inflation that affected everything else (Thanks Biden!). I think the sweet spot is still $40-$60 for excellent and interesting bottles, and bumping that to $100 gets you an incremental improvement in quality, but nothing mind-blowing. More than that and I think you are paying for hype and rarity, which may look good in your liquor cabinet, but doesn't translate to more quality in the bottle. The problem...or the solution...is to buy lots of bourbon, take tasting notes, and eventually arrive at your favorites! It should take forty or fifty years, but it is worth it!
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Food fightPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:01 PM (NnhvP)
3 All that fancy stuff and making Manwich BBQ, salad as wellPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:02 PM (Ia/+0)
4 Thyme chicken. I've seen one or two recipes that use a ginourmous amount in them.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at October 11, 2026 04:03 PM (iIyc0)
5 Coffee beans next to the dog food?
Guess that's not as bad as keeping the antifreeze next to the Gatorade.
(Yes, this "accident" really happened.)Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 04:04 PM (nDXEV)
6 Starving here Boss!Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:05 PM (fUhC0)
7 I've discovered Noosa yogurt. Yum. Is it good. No going back to Yoplait.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 04:05 PM (lJ0H4)
8 Carolina Gold rice is grown in the U.S. Any opinions?Posted by: Mrs JTB at October 11, 2026 04:06 PM (yTvNw)
9 Thyme is easy to grow,CBD, as is sage and rosemary.Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (4c58h)
10 If you have a ton of thyme, I'd oven dry at least half b/c you won't use it before it goes bad. And I'd do that now, and keep fresh just what you think you might use in the next week...
As for use - roasted mushrooms would be nice with thyme...or anything mushroom related...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (NnhvP)
12 I'm supposed to be getting ready to drive to Texas.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (ei1sX)
13 Thyme to pack!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (ei1sX)
14 I used a little (dried) thyme in the ham and gruyere quiche I made this morning.
Definitely make stroganoff. I'd sprinkle a bit as a garnish just before serving.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (3mtzY)
15 Going with a hot Italian sub from Jersey Mike's tonight. Don't feel like cooking.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (lJ0H4)
16 How about a homemade thyme vinegar? It would make for a bright salad dressing with olive oil and perhaps a touch of Dijon mustard.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (yEz+x)
17 Tonight is meatball subs with fresh spinach and arugula, pickled onion, and mozzarella (or nutritional yeast) with hummus and fresh veg (thanks Amazon for all of these) and a berry salad.
I'm baking a dark chocolate birthday cake which I will chocolate ice and then top with the leftover strawberry/blueberry compote my daughter made me yesterday (when we had belgian waffles with the compote and bacon/sausage and sweet potato latkes for dinner - she cooked, which was nice, b/c cooking this for 7 is a pain in the butt thing)...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (tOcjL)
18 I'm supposed to be getting ready to drive to Texas.
Posted by: Weasel
It doesn't take that long to drive to Texas!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:10 PM (NnhvP)
19 >>>Any suggestions? Thyme Stroganoff? Thyme Soup? Sous Vide Thyme with Maple Syrup?
Have a good thyme!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:10 PM (odBC9)
20 >>> 12 I'm supposed to be getting ready to drive to Texas.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (ei1sX)
Well?
We're waiting!Posted by: Judge Smails at October 11, 2026 04:10 PM (3mtzY)
21 Oooh! That loaded baked potato stuffed French toast would be so good with some maple syrup!Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (bELOb)
22 Wize guy eh?Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (Ia/+0)
23 Doh?Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (Ia/+0)
24 CBD break the blog?Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (Ia/+0)
25 Thread disappeared and now it's back.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 04:12 PM (lJ0H4)
26 Was it something we said?Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:13 PM (odBC9)
27 I am going to guess my suggestion, "make farm house sausage" is not going to go over so well.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (rbvCR)
28 >>> 26 Was it something we said?
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:13 PM (odBC9)
*He's* the one who mentioned French Toast...Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (3mtzY)
29 Thyme is easy to grow,CBD, as is sage and rosemary.
Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (4c58h)
For whatever silly reason...I didn't grow any thyme this summer. Basil and Rosemary? Yes.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (k5CNB)
30 Thyme on Hot Pockets is actually pretty tasty. Definitely complements the Four-Cheese variety along with a sauv blanc.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (nDXEV)
31 My Wife Likes To Keep Dog Food Beside Coffee Beans.
Guess What I Did At 5:30 Am This Morning.
That's not CBD, I bet.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (odBC9)
32 Leftover thyme: My lazy chicken marinade technique is ziplock bag + chicken + Italian dressing + random leftover stuff I don’t know what else to do with (e.g. extra peppers, onions, infrequently used spices, etc.) I’d probably slap some of that thyme in the marinade.Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (d9Cw3)
33 "make farm house sausage" is not going to go over so well.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (rbvCR)
That's a fine idea!Posted by: The Irish Republican Army at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (k5CNB)
34 >>32 My Wife Likes To Keep Dog Food Beside Coffee Beans.
Guess What I Did At 5:30 Am This Morning.
That's not CBD, I bet.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (odBC9)
Either way, they're all Scooby Snacks.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 04:16 PM (nDXEV)
35 29 >>> 26 Was it something we said?
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:13 PM (odBC9)
*He's* the one who mentioned French Toast...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (3mtzY)
21 Oooh! That loaded baked potato stuffed French toast would be so good with some maple syrup!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (bELOb)
hahahahaPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:16 PM (odBC9)
36 How about a homemade thyme vinegar?
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (yEz+x)
Good idea! Or maybe a flavored olive oil. That might be fun too!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (k5CNB)
37 Gonna have to commute up to las Colinas every day next week so I’m precooking for breakfast and lunces. Chicken apple sausage, eggs and baked potato wedges for breakfast bowls. Carnitas with guacamole and Spanish rice.Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (3Ope8)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (NnhvP)
39 You garlic people are insufferable!
Pikers. If you want insufferable you need to some Hatch green chile snobs in your life.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (VyD10)
40 Buying herbs in bulk: Hitting the big thyme.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (JrHfD)
41 Speaking of French Toast: Like we need another reason to avoid IHOP with their merde french toast commercials.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 04:18 PM (nDXEV)
42 Once upon a time, I was told that it used to be the thing to determine the time it took to soft boil an egg was the time it took to sing two or three Psalms twice, and depending on the cook, which Psalms varied.
With this in mind, in preparation to smoking my first brisket, I am attempting to commit to memory the entire Ring cycle.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:18 PM (rbvCR)
43 >>> 38 Gonna have to commute up to las Colinas every day next week so I’m precooking for breakfast and lunces. Chicken apple sausage, eggs and baked potato wedges for breakfast bowls. Carnitas with guacamole and Spanish rice.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (3Ope
Whaddya mean, *all* week? If you're driving up to DFW you ought to make a stop about an hour south of there, on Friday...Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 04:18 PM (3mtzY)
44 17 Tonight is meatball subs with fresh spinach and arugula, pickled onion, and mozzarella (or nutritional yeast) with hummus and fresh veg (thanks Amazon for all of these) and a berry salad.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (tOcjL)
yumPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (odBC9)
45 I'd eat a bunch of the chicken and veggies.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (NnhvP)
46 That's not CBD, I bet.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (odBC9)
Nope! The last segment of the Food Thread is usually something amusing from the bowels of the internet.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (k5CNB)
47
No exciting food news, but it was Bone Day at Schloss Hadrian. The girls each got a basted bone. Ecstasy ensued.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (eRlcH)
48 Thank God it's a full food thread, because I've got nothing dinnerish for supper to night. Looking like leftover salad and maybe a ham and cheese sandwich.
Only salad dressing in the house is ranch dressing, because I don't like ranch dressing. Oil and vinegar will do.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 04:20 PM (sl73Y)
49 38 Chicken apple sausage, eggs and baked potato wedges for breakfast bowls. Carnitas with guacamole and Spanish rice.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 11, 2026 04:17 PM (3Ope
yumPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:20 PM (odBC9)
50 The weekend weather here has been a bit chilly, so I'm going with a decidedly fall theme for dinner. A pre-Thanksgiving warm-up consisting of roasted chicken, sweet potatoes (yes, with melted marshmallows), green bean casserole (yes, that concoction that inspires both fond memories and utter revulsion) and honey-mustard Brussels sprouts (yet another love/hate dish). I'm assuming the mashed potatoes will be widely accepted.
And I might even make a Manhattan to consume while I'm cooking. Stirred, of course, but with a teensy dash of maple syrup.Posted by: PabloD at October 11, 2026 04:21 PM (OXSZa)
51 That chicken looks delicious.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 04:21 PM (JrHfD)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (LOvBA)
53 Thyme...........Posted by: Chamber Brothers at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (YcOeP)
54 I planted some herbs a couple of years ago, but I really just don't use a lot of them.
The sage keeps coming back. I have a big container where it grows prolifically. Even though I rarely use any of it, I leave it, because the pollinators love it.
Gets a lot of action when it blooms, and it's pretty.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (CjHsb)
55 I'd eat a bunch of the chicken and veggies.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (NnhvP)
The chicken was really good. Definitely worth the extra money, although shipping is painful. I'll have to find a source for that quality chicken closer to home.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (k5CNB)
56 I'm supposed to be getting ready to drive to Texas.
Posted by: Weasel
It doesn't take that long to drive to Texas!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:10 PM (NnhvP)
Depends on how far away you start!Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (fUhC0)
57 44 17 Tonight is meatball subs with fresh spinach and arugula, pickled onion, and mozzarella (or nutritional yeast) with hummus and fresh veg (thanks Amazon for all of these) and a berry salad.
Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:09 PM (tOcjL)
yum
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:19 PM (odBC9)
Thanks - Amazon Prime Day was a bust for actual items, but the grocery deals were amazing...and these are some of the deals (limit 5 is the only sad part of the Amazon Grocery sales)...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 04:25 PM (LOvBA)
59 48 Thank God it's a full food thread, because I've got nothing dinnerish for supper to night. Looking like leftover salad and maybe a ham and cheese sandwich.
Only salad dressing in the house is ranch dressing, because I don't like ranch dressing. Oil and vinegar will do.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 04:20 PM (sl73Y)
Honey mustard - mustard, honey, and any oil you have, then seasoned the way you like (I always like a lot of black pepper for a sweet and spicy thing)...about 60 second effort that seems less sad than oil and vinegar...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:25 PM (tOcjL)
60 Thanks - Amazon Prime Day was a bust for actual items, but the grocery deals were amazing
Thyme has come today!Posted by: Amazon Prime at October 11, 2026 04:25 PM (YcOeP)
61 My wife's kid bought her a mothers' day flower arrangement that had sprigs of rosemary in it, which I promptly rooted.
I planted one out at the end of the raspberry row, and I use it in stews and tomato sauces.
You might try rooting it for potting this winter, and seeing if it will survive the summer and next winter in your area.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:26 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:27 PM (quk5M)
63 Firing up the Traeger for a fair pig loin roast with sage jus and roast mushrooms. Will use lots of thyme and butter rest assured.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:28 PM (fUhC0)
64 byw, too much work on the roasted chicken.
In my most humble opinion.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 04:25 PM (LOvBA)
It certainly had a few more steps than a typical roast chicken, but they were easy, and I think the results made them more than worthwhile.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:28 PM (k5CNB)
65 Thyme and rosemary can grow pretty much anywhere.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 04:29 PM (seCv0)
66 Any suggestions? Thyme Stroganoff? Thyme Soup? Sous Vide Thyme with Maple Syrup?
Dry it and store it in the nearly empty tea tin?Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (fUhC0)
67 I got to make for my visiting son, a creation of my own;
Meata balla meata loafa.
Instead of mustard powder and worcestershire sauce, I use oregano, garlic, fresh rosemary, and marjoram.
Make a marinara or buy some in a jar, it is great.
Oh, did you never like how a meatball sub doesn't quite work with round meatballs? Slice the meata balla meata loafa into pieces that fit your sub roll.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (LOvBA)
68 I picked my wife up a rice cooker, which is the handiest thing when I am in a rush to make dinner. It is the Tiger brand, which apparently is a high end Japanese brand.
It has extra settings like "brown" and "quinoa" but the setting I like is "porridge" because I can make corn meal, or use it to cook steamed puddings.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (rbvCR)
69 Dry it and store it in the nearly empty tea tin?
Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (fUhC0)
Douglas Adams wrote a book about that: "The Long Dark Tea Thyme of the Soul".Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:32 PM (quk5M)
70 Any suggestions? Thyme Stroganoff? Thyme Soup? Sous Vide Thyme with Maple Syrup"
Send it off with parsley and sage...Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 04:32 PM (k0zLw)
71 EXTRA THYME? ... Combine some with 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and marinate salmon filets in this for 20-60 minutes ... Remove salmon to a baking dish and create a glaze from the strained juice, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. paprika, and 1/2 tsp. salt (simmer to thicken) ... Brush glaze on the salmon and bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets ... Glaze can probably be made in a larger batch, then frozen in "portioner" (like in an ice cube tray) to always have on hand ... What I've done for years, however, is make a dry glaze by combining 1 tsp. dehydrated orange zest, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. paprika, and 1/2 tsp. salt, to sprinkle on our salmon before baking.Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 04:32 PM (MOK4W)
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 04:34 PM (k0zLw)
73 Tie those thyme stems together, and hang them upside down somewhere out of the way where the air can circulate until they are completely dried. I wait a few weeks. Then strip the leaves off, keep in a covered jar and use them throughout the winter. Thyme is good in a lot of beef dishes, besides being good in chicken.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:34 PM (uyuYG)
74 It has extra settings like "brown" and "quinoa" but the setting I like is "porridge" because I can make corn meal, or use it to cook steamed puddings.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (rbvCR)
Is there a "sushi rice" setting?Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:35 PM (k5CNB)
75 I picked my wife up a rice cooker, which is the handiest thing when I am in a rush to make dinner. It is the Tiger brand, which apparently is a high end Japanese brand.
It has extra settings like "brown" and "quinoa" but the setting I like is "porridge" because I can make corn meal, or use it to cook steamed puddings.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (rbvCR)
How do Chinese restaurants make "sizzling rice"? The rice appears to be deep-fried brown in clumps, and is brought to your table very, very hot. Then they dump the sauce over it, and steam explosions ensue. Quite the show.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:35 PM (quk5M)
76 I have 2 yuge Lion's Mane shrooms I gotta do something with.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 04:35 PM (seCv0)
77 Maple syrup *does* make everything better.Posted by: Advo at October 11, 2026 04:36 PM (jO4mz)
78 Once upon a time, I was told that it used to be the thing to determine the time it took to soft boil an egg was the time it took to sing two or three Psalms twice, and depending on the cook, which Psalms varied.
With this in mind, in preparation to smoking my first brisket, I am attempting to commit to memory the entire Ring cycle.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:18 PM (rbvCR)
You need to specify a particular Psalm. The longest psalm in the Bible is Psalm 119, which has 176 verses, while the shortest psalm is Psalm 117, consisting of only 2 verses. This could lead to some inconsistency in your egg’s runniness.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:36 PM (bELOb)
79 My heathen mind always associates Thyme with lemon accented dishes. For some reason, I think the two compliment each other rather well. Lemon Chicken being the pinnacle of my narrow mind in kitchen.
However, I've been known to "accidentally" throw some on parmesan mashed potatoes in the name of science (aka...I wonder what that would taste like).
I've, also, thrown some on Ham and bean soup. But, it was more out of guilt because that soup is so easy to make from scratch...I kind of felt I should do something else. So, a sprinkle of Thyme.
Truth be told, I'm more of a ginger (even though they're souless), basil, and tarragon kind of guy.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 04:36 PM (dIske)
80 Honey mustard - mustard, honey, and any oil you have, then seasoned the way you like (I always like a lot of black pepper for a sweet and spicy thing)...about 60 second effort that seems less sad than oil and vinegar...
Posted by: Nova Local
I agree. Thanks, I'll do it.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 04:36 PM (sl73Y)
81 Pete Bog,
That sounds lovely.
Costco used to sell a pre stuffed crown roast of pork that was incredible. Honestly. I got it a couple times and cooked the pork to just over medium rare and the stuffing was nice and steamy and cooked through.
I love a nice thick pork chop. Just don’t overcook it.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:37 PM (rFS/C)
82 Looking like leftover salad and maybe a ham and cheese sandwich.
Only salad dressing in the house is ranch dressing, because I don't like ranch dressing. Oil and vinegar will do.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 04:20 PM (sl73Y)
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Grill that ham and cheese sandwich and if by any chance you have some fig jam, put that on the bread before you put the cheese on. Even without the jam though, grilled ham and cheese is delicious!Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:38 PM (uyuYG)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:39 PM (NnhvP)
84 You are ignoring me!Posted by: French Onion Soup at October 11, 2026 04:39 PM (LOvBA)
85 Grill that ham and cheese sandwich and if by any chance you have some fig jam, put that on the bread before you put the cheese on. Even without the jam though, grilled ham and cheese is delicious!
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:38 PM (uyuYG)
Mmm! Reminds me that cheese and chutney sammiches used to be a thing.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:39 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (9uxYx)
87 Nothing specific like Sushi rice, it has quick, plain, porridge, mixed-sweet, brown, quinoa and steam for cooking veggies in the tray that fits in the top.
the Tiger website has recipes for foods other than rice that use the various settings.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (rbvCR)
88 Mmm! Reminds me that cheese and chutney sammiches used to be a thing.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:39 PM
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I love chutney. I make a big batch of cranberry chutney at Thanksgiving and happily eat it for weeks. It's the first thing I make when I start the Thanksgiving cooking and it makes the house smell awesome.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:42 PM (uyuYG)
89 Costco used to sell a pre stuffed crown roast of pork that was incredible.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:37 PM (rFS/C)
Costco sells a delicious rack of pork during November/December and just before Easter. We try to buy a couple extra and enjoy them even when Costco doesn't. They are really good and very reasonably priced.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:43 PM (fUhC0)
90 Cicero, you okay with the flooding out your way? Boat still anchored, etc?Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:43 PM (uyuYG)
91 Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (rbvCR)
I make sushi at home, and the rice is surprisingly difficult to make!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:43 PM (k5CNB)
92 Cicero, I make jicama fries and a Jicama, strawberry and mandarin orange salad with a lime/ honey drizzle on it.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:44 PM (nxLtX)
93 Going to have what's leftover from the chicken I smoked late last week. I pulled off the bone, so it just needs reheated. Probably some wild rice and some spinach too.
And... look ----> it's Bourbon Time.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 04:44 PM (RORbl)
94 80 Honey mustard - mustard, honey, and any oil you have, then seasoned the way you like (I always like a lot of black pepper for a sweet and spicy thing)...about 60 second effort that seems less sad than oil and vinegar...
Posted by: Nova Local
I agree. Thanks, I'll do it.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 04:36 PM (sl73Y)
You'rw welcome - I never have honey mustard dressing (b/c I like to control the sugar level and the jarred ones are astronomical, aren't always all honey, and aren't mustardy enough), but then always want it for a chicken and greens salad...so, I do what I call "weeknight" food - aka, food that tastes good but has WAY less effort than you might put in on a weekend...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:45 PM (tOcjL)
95 Yes, also recommend tossing in some thyme when you are sauteing mushrooms.Posted by: Random PJ at October 11, 2026 04:46 PM (+jscL)
96 86 You know what nobody uses in a recipe?
Jicama, that's what.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (9uxYx)
Nah, you can always do and find a jicama slaw...Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:46 PM (tOcjL)
97 Smoking a marinated turkey breast on the grill. Blend of pecan and apple wood. First time with this recipe.Posted by: Advo at October 11, 2026 04:46 PM (jO4mz)
98 I soak cranberries in sherry and the make a cranberry/ walnut spread this is a fun condiment on ham and cheese.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:47 PM (nxLtX)
99 smoked chicken is awesome! I’ve made a smoked chicken salad with tarragon, crème fresche, celery and walnuts that is very good. I seem to remember putting craisins in once as well.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:48 PM (LWwN5)
100 I would use up some of that thyme in a chicken, bacon and mushroom terrine.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:50 PM (nxLtX)
101 Weekday lunch! simple dough, simple sauce, deli pepperoni (it's under the cheese), and leftover mozzarella from the last tomatoes of the season.
Is it perfectly round? No. Was it mighty tasty? Yes!
Doesn't look overly greasy which is nice (gives me reflux).
I'd happily eat that pizza.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 04:50 PM (6ydKt)
102 My first Whataburger stop is just past Knoxville on I40Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:50 PM (ei1sX)
103 FOOD CUBBY ... For those who hate it when different foods on their plate touch each other ... It's a U-shaped silicone plate divider which suction-attaches to dinner plates and keeps foods physically separated ... Available from Amazon in 2-packs for $15 ... Let the snark begin.Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 04:51 PM (MOK4W)
104 Guess What I Did At 5:30 Am This Morning.
Dog food coffee.
'Woofee'?
That must've been an adventure.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 04:51 PM (6ydKt)
105 Well, I ordered another hundred feet of the same wire rope from Amazon. Get after I get back from the MoMee. If I am going to splice it, I need to have two roughly 70-foot pieces to splice, in order that the splice be located where it cannot go around a pulley.
That will give me two 30-foot leftovers. Maybe haul them down to AJ, and set up a clothesline there. There is one post in the ground there already...Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:51 PM (quk5M)
106 You know what nobody uses in a recipe?
Jicama, that's what.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (9uxYx)
You would if you were Mexican.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:51 PM (bELOb)
107 Weasel, I see chicken fried steak in your future.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:52 PM (nxLtX)
108 >>>Reverse Sear is easy with relatively thin cuts of meat, but becomes more of a timing and temperature issue with larger cuts. And a whole chicken is definitely a larger cut!
Sounds like spatchcocking would be the way to go.Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 11, 2026 04:52 PM (syz1S)
109 Had a chicken and vegetable curry in a butternut squash sauce. Very tasty.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 04:52 PM (kpS4V)
110 68 I picked my wife up a rice cooker, which is the handiest thing when I am in a rush to make dinner. It is the Tiger brand, which apparently is a high end Japanese brand.
It has extra settings like "brown" and "quinoa" but the setting I like is "porridge" because I can make corn meal, or use it to cook steamed puddings.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 04:31 PM (rbvCR)
Does it have a "Grits" setting?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (X5Jzz)
111 Weasel, I see chicken fried steak in your future.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:52 PM (nxLtX)
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Can't wait!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (ei1sX)
112 My first Whataburger stop is just past Knoxville on I40
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:50 PM (ei1sX)
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Before or after the Buccee's?Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (uyuYG)
113 If you the leave the pepperoni under the cheese how does it crisp and give off its liqueur? smhPosted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (RIvkX)
114 It doesn't take that long to drive to Texas!"
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But you're not done once you get there...Texline, Tx to Corsicana is a bit over 500 miles, eh?Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (ij/FE)
115 Well, back outside before the snow flies again. It all melted off while I was on the FWP thread. Barely above freezing, but little or no wind. I can handle that fine.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (quk5M)
116 I finished most of my Christmas shopping today.
Have a sinus headache and therefore won't remember what I've ordered. That's what I did today in our stormy tropical storm weather. Falala.
Whatever we are eating the dude got out of the freezer because I'm not cooking tonight.
The food always looks good here in Moronland. I also want to know how to grow garlic.
The tomatoes are gangbusters now but it's not been a great year. My herb garden did come back. Going to buy a lot of ceramic urns for next year. When I wanted them (May) the boss said nope. Then yes (I always win and have patience til he comes around, rarely argue). Of course by the time he said yes I missed the season for the urns I wanted. That might have been his plan all along.
This concludes my whinefest. Going to go drink some warm V8 with garlic and hot sauce and hope for the best.
I need to get better by Tuesday and Wednesday as I have stuff to do both days for lunch and need to be social and look lovely.
I'm about as social as a honey badger currently.
Read the rumor of Talarico's mental stay in Ohio. If true someone broke HIPPA Law and is going to get fired. Altho the people of Texas deserve to know.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 04:54 PM (hzuYO)
117 Jeepers, Sam Darnold looks awful.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:54 PM (yEz+x)
118 Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (uyuYG)
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After! Although I will probably hit those on the way home to get WW a t-shirtPosted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:54 PM (ei1sX)
119 115 Well, back outside before the snow flies again. It all melted off while I was on the FWP thread. Barely above freezing, but little or no wind. I can handle that fine.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (quk5M)
That weather in October is what is called sadness.Posted by: Nova Local at October 11, 2026 04:56 PM (tOcjL)
120 I love a nice thick pork chop. Just don’t overcook it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 04:37 PM (rFS/C)
Sam's Club here used to sell the best, thick, juicy, lots of fat, pork chops by the 12 pack years ago.
They were wonderful.
I'm not sure if they still sell them, but those were the best store bought pork chops I've ever had.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 04:56 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:56 PM (bELOb)
122 TV dinners. Plates with divided sections.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:57 PM (nxLtX)
123 I like to use stainless steel prison trays when we have people over.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:58 PM (ei1sX)
124 Great color on that chicken, CBD. Will be another month at least before the Florida weather allows for 400 degree roasting.
Got a three pound rack of beef ribs going on the grill shortly. Ribeye steaks are $17/lb hereabouts, so I'm looking for Sunday steak alternatives. These were $5/lb.
Going for a reverse sear to render the fat before going directly over the fire for maybe a minute or two. Roasted potatoes on the side, and maybe wilted bok choy, since it's on hand. The wine is a Blackstone merlot, which I have not had in very long time, but I remember being reliable..Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 04:58 PM (08OqX)
125 There’s always time for thymePosted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 04:58 PM (VghP0)
126 After! Although I will probably hit those on the way home to get WW a t-shirt
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:54 PM (ei1sX)
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Oh boy. I hope she's not reading this. I'd hate for her Christmas to be ruined.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (uyuYG)
127 I have 2 yuge Lion's Mane shrooms I gotta do something with.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 04:35 PM (seCv0)
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Very simple, brush with olive oil, s&p, maybe some garlic. Small cast iron works great.
I would roast and serve whole with knife and fork and hunk of sourdough. Maybe a drizzle of balsamic.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (RIvkX)
128 113 If you the leave the pepperoni under the cheese how does it crisp and give off its liqueur? smh
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (RIvkX)
It's still there.
Nothing wrong with a top layer of cheese if you're a cheese lover.
It also helps to keep the toppings from falling off while you're eating a slice.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (ij/FE)
130 I like to use stainless steel prison trays when we have people over.
Posted by: Weasel
Oh, So that's where the navy got those trays... It figures.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (NnhvP)
131 123 I like to use stainless steel prison trays when we have people over.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:58 PM (ei1sX)
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*fistbump*Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 05:00 PM (uyuYG)
132 121 Search Amazon with: plates with divided sections
You’ll be overwhelmed with selection!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:56 PM (bELOb)
Those Chinese can do wonders with plastics molding.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:00 PM (6ydKt)
133
Oh boy. I hope she's not reading this. I'd hate for her Christmas to be ruined.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 04:59 PM (uyuYG)
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Not an hour ago she remarked on how she had WAY too many t-shirts which I believe was a hint to not stop and get her a t-shirt at Buccee's.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 05:00 PM (ei1sX)
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 05:01 PM (uyuYG)
135 FOOD CUBBY? ...
Oops ... I forgot to include the "sarcastic" symbol (sorry).Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 05:01 PM (MOK4W)
136 stainless steel prison trays
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I should have thought of that when mine were little....my food's touching! No it ain't.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (ij/FE)
137 ‘‘Loaded baked potato stuffed French toast” sounds like something James Talacreepo likesPosted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (VghP0)
138 CBD--
I have a Zojirushi rice cooker that has the same settings as kindltot's and the white rice setting is the one you use for sushi rice. I haven't ever used it to make sushi rice though but it seems like it should work if you do the washing ritual.
I love the rice cooker for brown rice which I can never get right either in the oven or on the stove. It takes almost two hours but it's perfect every time. Same for the quinoa setting. I've also used it to make perfect steel cut oats (although I can't remember which setting to use).
It sounds like a luxury unitasker, but it's one of the appliances that I use almost weekly.Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (VV/pN)
139 Ketchup on a hot dog > Cheese-on-top pizzaPosted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (RIvkX)
140 Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 05:01 PM (uyuYG)
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Right! Just watch me stop at Buccee's and buy $1,000 worth of t-shirts!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (ei1sX)
141 Not an hour ago she remarked on how she had WAY too many t-shirts which I believe was a hint to not stop and get her a t-shirt at Buccee's.
Posted by: Weasel
Doesn't the tractor need some cleaning rags as well as fluid level check rags??Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (NnhvP)
142 Pan seared lamb chops tonight. First time I’ll had lamb since the truly amazing Icelandic lamb. How will it stack up?Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (VghP0)
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (RIvkX)
144 I make sushi at home, and the rice is surprisingly difficult to make!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 04:43 PM (k5CNB)
My wife doesn't do stuff like that, plain white rice is what makes her happy. Apparently the Tiger rice cookier will make sushi rice
here is the recipe from the company, does it look right?
https://tinyurl.com/22su7ccfPosted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (rbvCR)
145 139 Ketchup on a hot dog > Cheese-on-top pizza
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (RIvkX)
If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
146 The dogfood - coffee meme reminds me of the time I put bunch of those multi-colored dog biscuits (milk bones) in a jar on my office desk. See... people you didn't even know would just waltz over to your desk and snatch a snack.
So they got those instead.
They emptied the jar. F-ing animals.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 05:05 PM (RORbl)
147 Going to try pizza with the hot honey next week.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:05 PM (nxLtX)
148 Doesn't the tractor need some cleaning rags as well as fluid level check rags??
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (NnhvP)
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I only use John Deere branded rags.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 05:05 PM (ei1sX)
149 If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
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*flicks off safety*Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:06 PM (RIvkX)
150 143 How do you even know what kind of pizza it is?
Trust??
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (RIvkX)
OK you have a slight point, but...
If you made the pizza or even ordered it, you know what's on it and then you can, you know, just tell people what's on it.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:07 PM (6ydKt)
151 Does it have a "Grits" setting?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 04:53 PM (X5Jzz)
I make corn meal mush with the porridge setting. I use straight up corn meal, no fancy nixttamalized corn flour for me so I expect it takes longer than the hominy gritsPosted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 05:08 PM (rbvCR)
152 The dog kibble / coffee bean screwup reminds me of the time I put cumin in my oatmeal. The spice jar was almost identical to that of the cinnamon. Cumin does not pair well with oatmeal and sugar.Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at October 11, 2026 05:09 PM (n8Vs0)
153 If you made the pizza or even ordered it, you know what's on it and then you can, you know, just tell people what's on it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:07 PM (6ydKt)
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Please to assure, if I made the pizza there would be no need. And the pepperoni would be crispy! Harrumph!Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:09 PM (RIvkX)
154 If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
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I thought it was a calzone. Or is that Italian for sandwich?Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 05:10 PM (FZ29D)
155 Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at October 11, 2026 05:09 PM (n8Vs0)
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Funny, Throckmorton doesn't sound Indian.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:11 PM (RIvkX)
156 My wife does corn meal mush on the stove. Puts it in a pan, and then in the fridge. It's not hard enough to be "bread-ish" but with some heat, and butter.... is awesome.
Not, exactly, grits either.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 05:11 PM (RORbl)
157 *flicks off safety*
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:06 PM (RIvkX)
You are going to love this, SF:
https://tinyurl.com/3cx6v5pr
(Mashed.com - direct link to jpg)
It's literally their sandwiches.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:12 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:12 PM (NnhvP)
159 I like the rack for the cast iron to catch the dripping! Great idea.Posted by: Funsize at October 11, 2026 05:12 PM (3j87q)
160 Hungry Howie's Pizza makes them.
I haven't tried the sandwiches yet, but their pizzas are OK for delivery-takeout pizza.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:13 PM (6ydKt)
161 I picked up some excellent duck from Hudson Valley Farms last time I was in the area. It’s very picturesque up there. Jewish Alps, bro.
Unlike some specialty farms — cough, SRF, cough — HVF has reasonable prices.Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 05:14 PM (VghP0)
162 Speaking of pizza faux pas, Mrs. F. served a frozen pizza appetizer last night but did not put any additional cheese or toppings. She's too classy to know how to make it right.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:14 PM (RIvkX)
163 I fry left over polenta with red wine salami and eggs. Sourdough bread and a hunk of dry monterey jack cheese.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:15 PM (nxLtX)
164 Going to try pizza with the hot honey next week.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:05 PM (nxLtX)
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I’ve had pizza with hot honeys before. Oh, you mean actual honey on the pizza? Carry on …Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 05:15 PM (VghP0)
165 https://tinyurl.com/3cx6v5pr
(Mashed.com - direct link to jpg)
It's literally their sandwiches.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:12 PM (6ydKt)
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Let's just say I have flexible principles because that looks pretty good.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:16 PM (RIvkX)
166 I fry left over polenta with red wine salami and eggs. Sourdough bread and a hunk of dry monterey jack cheese.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:15 PM (nxLtX)
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Your menu selections are incredible.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:17 PM (RIvkX)
167 Please to assure, if I made the pizza there would be no need. And the pepperoni would be crispy! Harrumph!
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:09 PM (RIvkX)
Actually, I bet you do make a great pizza.
I'm still at the buy a flatbread from the stor, add the toppings and throw it in the air fryer for two minutes level of pizza making.
I tried rolling out some pizza dough one time.
This did not turn out as well as I'd hoped.
The flour.... my god all the flour...Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:17 PM (6ydKt)
168 I'm told thyme freezes well, if you don't want to dry itPosted by: FeatherBlade at October 11, 2026 05:17 PM (C0Nlv)
Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 05:18 PM (2WIwB)
170 >>> 123 I like to use stainless steel prison trays when we have people over.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:58 PM (ei1sX)
I suppose that's convenient when dinner is done and it's time for the Airing of Grievances.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 05:18 PM (3mtzY)
171 Let's just say I have flexible principles because that looks pretty good.
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:16 PM (RIvkX)
If there's a Hungry Howies near you go for it.
They also make a deep dish pizza.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:18 PM (6ydKt)
172
Potatoes on toast? Oh come on. What did we even defeat the British for?Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 11, 2026 05:19 PM (mmrXZ)
173 San Franpsycho. I am still defeated by chocolate crepes.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:19 PM (nxLtX)
174 I just finished making a soup, red lentils and chicken. Spiced with paprika, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and a little turmeric. So, a mild curry. Turned out well.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 05:21 PM (CjHsb)
175 My younger brother picked me up from work last week and he and his wife made me homemade deep dish pizza. The crust was awesome! A little sour and yeasty and just perfectly crisp on the bottom.
Meatballs and Mam Lil’s peppers on one and pepperoni and Kalamata olives on the other. Nice bottle of red wine.
Yummy!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:21 PM (YfhM1)
176 My first Whataburger stop is just past Knoxville on I40
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 04:50 PM (ei1sX)
A man with a plan!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:21 PM (k5CNB)
177 Some enterprising Moron has suggested we deep fry the skin from the roasted pig. So it shall be.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:22 PM (nxLtX)
178 >>> 173 San Franpsycho. I am still defeated by chocolate crepes.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:19 PM (nxLtX)
As in, the crepes are chocolate and not (or not *only*) filled with chocolate? Hmm...Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 05:22 PM (3mtzY)
179 164 Going to try pizza with the hot honey next week.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:05 PM (nxLtX)
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I’ve had pizza with hot honeys before. Oh, you mean actual honey on the pizza? Carry on …
Posted by: Elric the Blade at October 11, 2026 05:15 PM (VghP0)
It's called "Hot Honey" like a spicey honey sauce you can add on top of pizza.
Marcos Pizza let's you add to all their pizzas, but I haven't tried it. I'm sure other places are doing it, too. It's like a new fad with pizza.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:22 PM (6ydKt)
180 163 I fry left over polenta with red wine salami and eggs. Sourdough bread and a hunk of dry monterey jack cheese.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:15 PM (nxLtX)
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I wish you lived near me. That sounds wonderful.
My dude found some Hot Honey at the grocery store for my future pepparoni pizzas. I fell in love with a pizza two weeks ago. I didn't get this one from Georgia as in the past...they should have a recipe for fried chicken with hot honey on their website. I made that once and it was good.
Added horseradish to my magic sinus cure along with V8, Louisiana hot sauce, and garlic. It will either cure me or kill me and expired in June (the horseradish from fridge). Very annoyed as I have a lot to do this week and would prefer not being in a thunder mood.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:22 PM (hzuYO)
181 CBD,
For the fresh thyme. (The sprigs in that photo should get an award.) I love thyme, fresh or dried, on fried eggs, on top of baked or mashed spuds, and always with chicken both on the skin and in the cavity.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 05:23 PM (yTvNw)
182 I love my Buc-ees t-shirt. I get all kinds of compliments on it. They will never come to Washington state.Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 05:23 PM (2WIwB)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:24 PM (NnhvP)
184 Not an hour ago she remarked on how she had WAY too many t-shirts which I believe was a hint to not stop and get her a t-shirt at Buccee's.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 05:00 PM (ei1sX)
I'll bet she needs beef jerky...and a canoe!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:24 PM (k5CNB)
185 The crust was awesome! A little sour and yeasty and just perfectly crisp on the bottom.
Yummy!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:21 PM (YfhM1
Yeah, that yeasty taste with the crust at the bottom is what gives deep dish that unique taste.
I like it, but it's a lot of crust with deep dish.
Too much for me to eat all the time.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:24 PM (6ydKt)
186 Helena Handbasket, chocolate crepes filled with pistachio whipped cream.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:25 PM (nxLtX)
187 145 139 Ketchup on a hot dog > Cheese-on-top pizza
Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 05:02 PM (RIvkX)
If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
Sure, Jonah. What about egg rolls? Are they sandwiches, too?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 05:26 PM (X5Jzz)
188 56 I'm supposed to be getting ready to drive to Texas.
Posted by: Weasel
It doesn't take that long to drive to Texas!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:10 PM (NnhvP)
Depends on how far away you start!
Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:23 PM (fUhC0)
Google Map says just over 4,000 miles. I suppose if we had three weeks to travel.... we wouldn't spend it that way.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:27 PM (BYJyI)
189 I'm not sure I can officially recommend this, but I often take prepped leftover herbs, coat them in olive oil and flatten them in a baggie, and toss the baggie in the freezer. Then later I can break off a chunk and add it to soup or something.
My tepid recommendation is because the herbs would probably retain better quality if I blanched them or something. Fresh is better, but having interesting herbs in the freezer is handy.Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 11, 2026 05:27 PM (OlzlW)
190 Sure, Jonah. What about egg rolls? Are they sandwiches, too?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 05:26 PM (X5Jzz)
Egg Rolls are burritos.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:27 PM (6ydKt)
191 182 I love my Buc-ees t-shirt. I get all kinds of compliments on it. They will never come to Washington state.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 05:23 PM (2WIwB)
DH ordered the one that says he took a massive.... well, it isn't safe for most environments. But he wore it to the jobsite and the construction dudes loved it. Luckily he wore a safety vest over it when the owners showed up.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:28 PM (BYJyI)
192 152 The dog kibble / coffee bean screwup reminds me of the time I put cumin in my oatmeal. The spice jar was almost identical to that of the cinnamon. Cumin does not pair well with oatmeal and sugar.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at October 11, 2026 05:09 PM (n8Vs0)
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We have those pod things, which I realize is not real coffee for you purists.
I once woke up super early, which is not good for me or anyone since I quit work. The little pod thing was puffed up and I still tried it. Ground up coffee went everywhere into the machine with hot water pouring out. I tried cleaning it and got most of it. Then left a sticky note on the machine saying I blew this up, sorry, have gone back to bed. He laughed.
He really could have probably negotiated for a dowry with my husband when we wed. Too late now, dude!Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:28 PM (hzuYO)
193 Fresh is better, but having interesting herbs in the freezer is handy.
Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 11, 2026 05:27 PM (OlzlW)
I have done something like that and it works pretty well. But there is something special about perfectly fresh herbs!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:29 PM (k5CNB)
194 I'm surprised SF and nurse aren't giving each other crap with this football game going on between the 49ers and the Seahawks.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:30 PM (6ydKt)
195 I have done something like that and it works pretty well. But there is something special about perfectly fresh herbs!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:29 PM (k5CNB)
Come on over.. I have thyme, rosemary, tarragon, dill, oregano, parsley and the last of the basil ...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 05:31 PM (+gK6I)
196 I was making some fish and ended up with too much thyme on my hands...Posted by: Styx (the band) at October 11, 2026 05:32 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:32 PM (yEz+x)
198 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:24 PM (k5CNB)
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On the way back from Florida recently I did stop and get beef jerky for her and the doggos!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 05:33 PM (ei1sX)
199 If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
It is a gyro.
I have found that if I use a cup of spelt flour for my sponge, and use all purpose flour for the dough when I mix it up, the dough makes a much more tender pizza crust.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 05:33 PM (rbvCR)
200 Mom had a good tip for cooking she drilled in my head a s a kid, when it came to adding spices, especially salt & pepper.
"You can always add later but you can't take away."
It's a good rule for novice cooks.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:36 PM (6ydKt)
201 194 I'm surprised SF and nurse aren't giving each other crap with this football game going on between the 49ers and the Seahawks.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:30 PM (6ydKt)
A lot of Alaskans have issues when this game comes up. Before there were Seahawks, AK was mostly 49er fans. Now, there are plenty of Seahawk fans, and there are those who call them the Chickenhawks... at any rate, it is difficult to decide for whom to cheer.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:37 PM (BYJyI)
202 It is a gyro.
I have found that if I use a cup of spelt flour for my sponge, and use all purpose flour for the dough when I mix it up, the dough makes a much more tender pizza crust.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 05:33 PM (rbvCR)
So like a pita sandwich.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:38 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:38 PM (nxLtX)
204 Herbs.... I've got a massive Basil shrub in our little herb garden. It's a volunteer. It's probably 5 feet tall and about 6 feet around.
We've exhausted all recipes with Basil.
No... I don't tend to that "garden." Ask my wife...Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 05:39 PM (RORbl)
205 at any rate, it is difficult to decide for whom to cheer.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:37 PM (BYJyI)
No joke, when i was a kid I pulled for the Seahawks when I watched them on TV just because I liked their Seahawk logo.
They still have one of the coolest logos in the league.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:40 PM (6ydKt)
206 "You can always add later but you can't take away."
It's a good rule for novice cooks.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:36 PM (6ydKt)
My FIL always salts the hell out of dinner before even tasting it. I guess there are people who don't actually like to taste their food. I think it is insulting, but then, that's the least of his objectionable behavior.
Maybe he just likes the taste of plain salt.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:40 PM (BYJyI)
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:41 PM (nxLtX)
208 203 I can't wait to share some meals and companionship with so many of the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:38 PM (nxLtX)
I'm having TxMoMe envy. Please make sure to post the various lovely meals so the rest of us can share!Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:42 PM (BYJyI)
209 at any rate, it is difficult to decide for whom to cheer.
Posted by: tcn in AK
Ex squeeze me?
Baking powder?Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:42 PM (RBdw2)
210 All in all Manwich is easy and pretty good. Do add diced celery and onionsPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 05:42 PM (Ia/+0)
211 Since fall is here with rain and cold I'm making the easiest soup tomorrow. My cure for colds (and I guess whatever is going on with me). The secret is the cup of red wine that adds a sweetness not normally tasted in veg soup with lentils.
If I ever get some energy it's cooking time at the castle in fall and winter.
I saute chopped onion,garlic, carrots and whatever else I have like mushrooms. Add 1-2 cans of diced tomatoes or fresh ones (which are looking at me now on the counter). Add a cup of lentils, 3cups or so of vegetable broth, pepper, pepper flakes, herbes de Provence (I eyeball herbs). Simmer for 30min and add a cup of red wine. Taste and adjust to your taste for everything as this one is from memory.
It may sound weird but it's good. Grandchildren think it cures them.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:43 PM (hzuYO)
212 I'm having TxMoMe envy. Please make sure to post the various lovely meals so the rest of us can share!
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:42 PM (BYJyI)
Same. Getting my mope on early. We're gonna miss the pig roast, tcn! Damn.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 05:44 PM (CjHsb)
213 I'm having TxMoMe envy. Please make sure to post the various lovely meals so the rest of us can share!
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 05:42 PM (BYJyI)
*****
Me too! I know Ben Had is a wonderful cook and hostess.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:45 PM (hzuYO)
214 tcn, the generous donation of your incredible salmon has inspired Friday lunch which will be a salmon, poblano and green onion spread on bagels as a starter.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:46 PM (nxLtX)
215 They still have one of the coolest logos in the league.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Yes we do. It’s very PNW Indian influenced.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:46 PM (yEz+x)
216 I can't wait to share some meals and companionship with so many of the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had
Less than a week!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:46 PM (NnhvP)
217 Kind of stoked. I love horseradish....and the best time to harvest is right after all the leaves fall off in mid to late fall. I've got a whole plot of it just about ready. We just need a good frost.
For those unaware, fresh horseradish isn't like the store bought stuff. It's strong enough where you can feel its effects starting in your nasal cavity up over the top of your head, and then back to the base of your neck. Great for early winter colds....as well as a great Velouté sauce for a baked ham.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 05:47 PM (dIske)
218 I hope y’all have an incredible time down at the ranch.
Looks like the weather will be lovely amd not particularly hot and humid
Cheers!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:49 PM (yEz+x)
219 86 You know what nobody uses in a recipe?
Jicama, that's what.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (9uxYx)
Nah, you can always do and find a jicama slaw...
Posted by: Nova Local
Jicama, never seen in a limerick.Posted by: The guy who is always sucking up to Muldoon for limericks at October 11, 2026 05:49 PM (sl73Y)
220 ChristyBlinky, CBD, Pete Bog and their lovely wives are the creator of the amazing meals. I just get to stand in the kitchen.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:51 PM (nxLtX)
221 219 86 You know what nobody uses in a recipe?
Jicama, that's what.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 04:41 PM (9uxYx)
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Isn't a jicama kind of sweet? I've never had any...but I seem to remember someone telling me they tasted like apples when I asked at the farmer's market.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 05:51 PM (dIske)
222 98 I soak cranberries in sherry and the make a cranberry/ walnut spread this is a fun condiment on ham and cheese.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 04:47 PM (nxLtX)
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Do you freeze small amounts of this? Sounds wonderful but I prefer pecans (from Georgia...which reminds me I need to order 5lbs).
I need to do a lot of things. I would weep but I don't and that would mess up my sinuses more.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:52 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 05:53 PM (pfXMo)
224 AZdeplorable , your masterful skills on the blackstone will be required.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:53 PM (nxLtX)
225 Jicama was sliced by a chef,
Who seasoned it deftly with pep.
"More jicama, please!"
Cried diners with ease,
As they crunched every last little prep.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:53 PM (k5CNB)
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 05:54 PM (pfXMo)
227 220 ChristyBlinky, CBD, Pete Bog and their lovely wives are the creator of the amazing meals. I just get to stand in the kitchen.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:51 PM (nxLtX)
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Wish I could stand there with you. I'd bring wine to swill while they cooked.
It sounds like so much fun!
Y'all will be blessed with a great time while we whine from afar. Enjoy every minute!Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:54 PM (hzuYO)
228
Yes we do. It’s very PNW Indian influenced.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 05:46 PM (yEz+x)
I like blue and grey as colors so it got me on that level, too.
But yes, you can see the native influence in it.
It's very complicated but simple at the same time.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:54 PM (6ydKt)
229 AZdeplorable , your masterful skills on the blackstone will be required.
Posted by: Ben Had
Ready and more than willing!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 05:55 PM (NnhvP)
230 HIPPA allows for an individual to waive their rights under the act. Talafreako could waive any HIPPA rights he might have with regards to the Lindner Center, which would allow them to state whether he was there or not.Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 05:55 PM (GMWTj)
231 Is AZ Deplorable a man or a womman?
I can't tell from some names on AOS and am then surprised to learn that the man is a woman.
So far I'm still a woman.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (hzuYO)
232 ChristyBlinky, I haven't tried freezing it but being soaked in sherry it lasts a long time in the refrigerator.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (nxLtX)
233 Is AZ Deplorable a man or a womman?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (hzuYO)
Yes. At the Texas MoMe there are only two sexes.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:57 PM (k5CNB)
234 I haven't tried freezing it but being soaked in sherry it lasts a long time in the refrigerator.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (nxLtX)
IS that where they store Kamala Harris between interviews?Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:58 PM (k5CNB)
235 @230...I read he went a bit violent hissy fit to a black boy in a supermarket. Called him the n word and "leather lips."
Leather lips is a new one for me.
All because the guy would not let him go in front of him in line, because Talarico only had two items.
That's what I read somewhere, anyway.
I doubt he'd waive HIPPA. This was supposed to be tippy top secret and the flu. Someone also tracked a private plane from Austin to Ohio and back on Oct 9th.
I should be a reporter as I remember strange details but not important stuff in my life.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:59 PM (hzuYO)
236 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (nxLtX)
233 Is AZ Deplorable a man or a womman?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:56 PM (hzuYO)
Yes. At the Texas MoMe there are only two sexes.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 05:57 PM (k5CNB)
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I see what you did there, CBD. I may look stupid right now but I ain't.
Thanks, Ben Had. Going to do this with cranberries and sherry and roasted pecans soon.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:00 PM (hzuYO)
237 CBD, they store her in the freezer and she isn't completely thawed when they drag her out.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:01 PM (nxLtX)
238 A tuberous root is the Jicama;
The end is shaped like a comma;
Consistently ignored;
Easy to afford;
So, it's not unlike Yo'Mama.
Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 06:01 PM (dIske)
239 237 CBD, they store her in the freezer and she isn't completely thawed when they drag her out.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:01 PM (nxLtX)
Alcohol doesn't freeze, so I'm kind of surprised she needs thawing at all.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 06:02 PM (CjHsb)
240 Worst thing about a jicama is cutting it.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:02 PM (nxLtX)
241 237 CBD, they store her in the freezer and she isn't completely thawed when they drag her out.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:01 PM (nxLtX)
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This is about me, isn't it?Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:03 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 06:04 PM (NnhvP)
243 Gotta say,
The Hawks look awful.
Brady is doing an OUTSTANDING job of color commentary. Really. I’m enjoying him.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 06:06 PM (OOvyq)
244 AZdeplorable is a gentleman in every respect and his wife is a treasure.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:06 PM (nxLtX)
245 Dash, you will be sorely missed and I will be hoping for next year.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:07 PM (nxLtX)
246 @244...thanks. He asked me something about my working in the ED the other day and I forgot to ask.
I'll catch up with him someday to ask what he did.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:07 PM (hzuYO)
247 Quail has an affinity for thyme. As in "changes it completely".
Roasted, not fried, mind youPosted by: MkY at October 11, 2026 06:09 PM (ZHRuH)
248 Back atcha, Ben Had. Next year in Corsicana!Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 06:09 PM (CjHsb)
249 Though it's still pretty warm here it seems like fall. So we're having sauerkraut and sausage, a good fall meal.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:10 PM (LHPAg)
250 For those unaware, fresh horseradish isn't like the store bought stuff. It's strong enough where you can feel its effects starting in your nasal cavity up over the top of your head, and then back to the base of your neck. Great for early winter colds....as well as a great Velouté sauce for a baked ham.
Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 05:47 PM (dIske)
What is your recipe? Cream or no cream?Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 06:10 PM (rbvCR)
251 Nova, I made up a honey mustard dressing for the salad, spiced it up a bit, it's great. Thanks again.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 06:11 PM (sl73Y)
252 Orson, no Muldoon but not bad.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 06:13 PM (sl73Y)
253 AZdeplorable is a gentleman in every respect and his wife is a treasure.
Posted by: Ben Had
The latter is completely true!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 06:14 PM (NnhvP)
254 CBD, just saw your limerick.
People around here have been learning.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 06:15 PM (sl73Y)
255 235 @230...I read he went a bit violent hissy fit to a black boy in a supermarket. Called him the n word and "leather lips."
Leather lips is a new one for me.
All because the guy would not let him go in front of him in line, because Talarico only had two items.
That's what I read somewhere, anyway.
I doubt he'd waive HIPPA. This was supposed to be tippy top secret and the flu. Someone also tracked a private plane from Austin to Ohio and back on Oct 9th.
I should be a reporter as I remember strange details but not important stuff in my life.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 05:59 PM (hzuYO)
Whoa boy As if the houston base didn't already hate him enoughPosted by: LASue at October 11, 2026 06:18 PM (lCppi)
256 Put your herbs in a paper grocery bag and leave in a cool dry spot out of direct sunlight for a couple of weeksPosted by: MacRadDoc at October 11, 2026 06:19 PM (uVe5x)
257 Tarragon is the best herb, imo (at least tied with basil and dill for first place) but its almost impossible to find Which just makes me want it more.Posted by: LASue at October 11, 2026 06:20 PM (lCppi)
258 Begun, The Herb Wars, they have.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 06:21 PM (yEz+x)
259 What is your recipe? Cream or no cream?
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 06:10 PM (rbvCR)
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No cream. Mostly butter and flour, but for Ham, I'll put in a nice dollop of Dijon Mustard...the good stuff.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 06:22 PM (dIske)
260
Whoa boy As if the houston base didn't already hate him enough
Posted by: LASue at October 11, 2026 06:18 PM (lCppi)
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No clue if this is true or not, by the way. I've seen the rumor a couple of times.
I'm not going to even look up leather lips as I don't want to know anything he does or says. Looks like the Mad Magazine guy to me: Alfred E. Neuman.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:24 PM (hzuYO)
261 I've been out of the loop all week, what the H is going on with Talarico?Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:24 PM (LHPAg)
262 257 Tarragon is the best herb, imo (at least tied with basil and dill for first place) but its almost impossible to find Which just makes me want it more.
Posted by: LASue at October 11, 2026 06:20 PM (lCppi)
Yes, my favorite.. We have a big pot of it on the back porchPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 06:24 PM (+gK6I)
263 I have never made a dish that had tarragon in it. How would I judge how much to use and what it brings to recipe?Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:25 PM (nxLtX)
264 199 If you fold it over a pizza is a sandwich.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:03 PM (6ydKt)
It is a gyro.
I have found that if I use a cup of spelt flour for my sponge, and use all purpose flour for the dough when I mix it up, the dough makes a much more tender pizza crust.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 05:33 PM (rbvCR)
or tacoPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 06:25 PM (l3cgK)
265 263 I have never made a dish that had tarragon in it. How would I judge how much to use and what it brings to recipe?
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:25 PM (nxLtX)
It has a sweet flavor very aromatic.. I make a baked lemon rice with it and chicken kiev with a compound butter with it ... DeliciousPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 06:27 PM (+gK6I)
266 Toasted Italian roast beef sandwiches with thyme au jus. Maybe just a dollop horseradish and mayo sauce.Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 06:29 PM (cJOax)
267 It's me donna, those are recipes you definitely need to share.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:29 PM (nxLtX)
268 What a miserable day outsidePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 06:29 PM (Ia/+0)
269 267 It's me donna, those are recipes you definitely need to share.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:29 PM (nxLtX)
The rice is Martha Stewart....Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 06:29 PM (+gK6I)
270 No cream. Mostly butter and flour, but for Ham, I'll put in a nice dollop of Dijon Mustard...the good stuff.
Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 06:22 PM (dIske)
Thank you. I have to dig some horseradish this fall, and I never made it before. I don't know if I should do the creamy version with several types of milk and cultured cream, or the roux type that you makePosted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 06:30 PM (rbvCR)
271 Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:24 PM
He was missing from the campaign trail . His campaign said that he had the flu, but supposedly he may have been at some mental health facility in Ohio. Now, he may have said something rude to a black man at the supermarket?!Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:31 PM (JrHfD)
272 Ben Had, do y’all have enough desserts/sweets? I’ve boxed up the cookies but can throw together some mini key lime pies. I also have the stuff to make Ube brownies which are really good.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 06:32 PM (itAg7)
273 Smoked chicken salad with tarragon is very good.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 06:33 PM (yEz+x)
274 I have decided to make rice pudding for dinner. If it turns out well I will make it for an upcoming potluck.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 06:33 PM (rbvCR)
275 Have any of you ever used Einkorn flour?
I was going to start baking again since summer is over and I'm spending more time in the kitchen (where I should be, my dude would say).
When we were last in Scotland we were at a mill in Blair Atholl and had lunch there. The bread was outstanding. This was pre covid and I was going to order flour online and am unsure if I still could, and imagine the tariffs and costs are more now.
One thing the UK and Europe do well is bread. I'm sure I can get locally milled bread, but this Einkorn flour is new to me.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:35 PM (hzuYO)
276 Wow. This Hawks 9ers game is nasty.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 06:35 PM (yEz+x)
277 There we go!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 06:39 PM (yEz+x)
278 No disparaging comment this week about maple syrup on French Toast.
Does this mean we've finally won? That the laurels of victory may rest upon our heads?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:40 PM (0sNs1)
279 TXAnn, the cookies will be a more than generous contribution. Thank you so much.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:42 PM (nxLtX)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:42 PM (0sNs1)
281 He was missing from the campaign trail . His campaign said that he had the flu, but supposedly he may have been at some mental health facility in Ohio. Now, he may have said something rude to a black man at the supermarket?!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:31 PM
Poor guy. Well, anyway. Thanks.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:42 PM (LHPAg)
282 One thing the UK and Europe do well is bread. I'm sure I can get locally milled bread, but this Einkorn flour is new to me.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:35 PM (hzuYO)
you can get einkorn from Amazon, and locally (well, local to Eugene) from camascountrymill.com but I am sure there has to be a supplier closer to you.
www.beetsandbones.com is a sadly neglected cooking blog that has a number of einkorn and spelt recipes.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 06:44 PM (rbvCR)
283 Eromero, Mr. Talarico no likey Glocks, or any other similar objects.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:44 PM (0sNs1)
284 You are missing a taste treat if you don't use mesquite flour at some point.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:46 PM (nxLtX)
285 Did see a article with more conformation hecwas in some kind of hospitalPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 06:46 PM (Ia/+0)
286 283 Eromero, Mr. Talarico no likey Glocks, or any other similar objects.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:44 PM (0sNs1)
But, penis-shaped objects, on the other hand...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 06:46 PM (l3cgK)
287 Mrs. F. is watching them 49ers game. I'm disinterested in thugball.Posted by: San Franspycho at October 11, 2026 06:47 PM (RIvkX)
288 283 Eromero, Mr. Talarico no likey Glocks, or any other similar objects.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:44 PM (0sNs1)
He's goofy, he can't stop the power of Glock.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:49 PM (LHPAg)
289 279 Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 06:42 PM (nxLtX)
My pleasure. It’s the least I can do for the hosts/hostesses. You mentioned pistachio earlier….I made some jumbo pistachio muffins for a friend whose husband is having some heart procedures being done. I’d love to bring a trunkful of those but I’d be baking until the cows came home since the recipe only yields 6 jumbo ones.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 06:51 PM (itAg7)
290 Anyway, does he have a favorite, some other exotic firearm? Sort of like his 'girl-fren'?Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:52 PM (LHPAg)
291 Breaking news: Mr. Talarico's campaign has responded to the outrageous pouncing and seizing that has been exhibited concerning the outrageous rumour that he was in a mental facility (that, coincidently, hosts drag shows):
"This is a lie designed to promote a pathetic conspiracy theory. Last week James Talarico was home in Austin, Texas recovering from the flu." https://t.co/CsAUEBASQK
— JT Ennis (@jt_ennis) October 11, 2026Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at October 11, 2026 06:52 PM (0sNs1)
292 Thanks for the
https://www.einkorn.com/ and others.
The person who told me about it said her bread rises 3x vs twice. That's all I know.
No, it's not from Europe. The Scotland flour was not this but local from wheat there. They no longer sell it online, sadly.
I'm going to look into it.
Ben Had, have never heard of that flour, either! I do like to bake bread and other recipes.
Have a recipe for "Herman Bread" starter that one of my mother's friends in MS gave me. We had a lot of this and son's sour dough during covid.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:54 PM (hzuYO)
293 Anyway, does he have a favorite, some other exotic firearm? Sort of like his 'girl-fren'?
Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 06:52 PM
I think he vastly prefers 'guns' to 'rifles' or other firearms.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:55 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:56 PM (hzuYO)
295 ...what the heck is "pouncing and seizing?"
Some sort of homo ball?
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 06:56 PM
According to the (D)emocrats and MSM, Republicans are masters at it.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:57 PM (0sNs1)
296 ChristyBlinkyTheGreat, pouncing and seizing even has a Wikipedia entry:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republicans_pouncePosted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 06:59 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (hzuYO)
298 shooting nood!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (NnhvP)
299 @282...now I see kamut flour! Has anyone tried this?
I see a lot of baking this winter!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 07:00 PM (hzuYO)
I have baked with spelt, and I like it because it makes a more tender bread for pizza and rolls, but I mix it with bread flour since it costs too much to use by itself.
Let me know how kamut turns out.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 07:14 PM (rbvCR)
First World Problems...
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 1 ithPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:00 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (l3cgK)
3 Drink alcohol, problem solvedPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (Ia/+0)
4 Is tea dust snortable?Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (lJ0H4)
5 I bet a giraffe could lick the bottom clean...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (l3cgK)
6 Ceylon, tea freaks, Ceylon....Posted by: Tea Is For Fagg@ts at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (EdP2u)
7 So Telefreako was in a mental clinic during his absence from the campaign trail?Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (m6fGY)
8 Watch more gladiator movies.Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (I/c/o)
9 6 Ceylon, tea freaks, Ceylon....
Posted by: Tea Is For Fagg@ts at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (EdP2u)
Weren't those the evil robots in "Battlestar Galactica"?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (l3cgK)
10 So, teatotaler.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (Wy0hw)
11 7 So Telefreako was in a mental clinic during his absence from the campaign trail?
Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (m6fGY)
He couldn't figure out how to get the last of the tea dust out of the bottom of his tea tin...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:04 PM (l3cgK)
12 The bottom of my stained espresso carafe looks pretty rank nowadays too. But I try to look for the bright side in things.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 02:04 PM (nDXEV)
13 7 So Telefreako was in a mental clinic during his absence from the campaign trail?
Posted by: Unkaren
Wearing one of those white jackets with the long arms.Posted by: Let Joy Be Unconfined! at October 11, 2026 02:04 PM (EdP2u)
14 So Telefreako was in a mental clinic during his absence from the campaign trail?
Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (m6fGY)
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He's got a fan:
https://tinyurl.com/3uch5v4cPosted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:05 PM (Wy0hw)
15 Who cares? If I want tea, which is rare, I use a teabags in a cheap porcelain (made in China) teapot.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:05 PM (LOvBA)
16 12 The bottom of my stained espresso carafe looks pretty rank nowadays too. But I try to look for the bright side in things.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 02:04 PM (nDXEV)
https://youtu.be/uAzwji5CfmkPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:05 PM (l3cgK)
17 And the biggest problem? I don't even drink tea!
Posted by CBD
Solutions:
1 don't buy tins of tea.
2 thro out tins before seeing what is left
3 Buy tea in mylar bags.
4 Don't buy tea.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 02:06 PM (NnhvP)
18 I have a first-world problem, and I only wish it involved nothing but tea dust.
Our 6-year-old washer started occasionally leaking water back into the drum, and after shutting off first one valve and then the other, I determined it was the cold-water valve. We had replaced one on our old washer years ago so we knew we could do this.
So I went to the manufacturer's website, put in the model number, and got the part number. I ordered it from Amazon (an OEM part, I made sure) partly because it was a little cheaper and partly because Amazon returns are so easy.
That turned out to be foreshadowing. . .Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:06 PM (uyuYG)
19 12 The bottom of my stained espresso carafe looks pretty rank nowadays too. But I try to look for the bright side in things.
Posted by: Dr. Varno
How can you stand it Doktor?Posted by: Don't Settle For Substandard at October 11, 2026 02:06 PM (EdP2u)
20 Pray continue.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:07 PM (LOvBA)
21 Going hootie tootie with tea is definitely looking for a problem
Boiled water and a tea bag is easyPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:07 PM (Ia/+0)
22 This midterm election should be a layup for democrats, but they’re too effing crazy. Oyster Nazis, terrorist lovers, etc., don’t make great candidates!Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:07 PM (m6fGY)
23 I think the only reasonable solution to the tea problem is to laminate each leaf and place it in a 3-ring binder.
Then toss those binders into Boston Harbor once a year as a ceremonial reminder of our roots.Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:07 PM (aJQbY)
24
This is a test.
If this was a real comment, your bank accounts would be emgorged with riches beyond your wildest imaginings.
But this is only a test.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:08 PM (eRlcH)
25 15 Who cares? If I want tea, which is rare, I use a teabags in a cheap porcelain (made in China) teapot.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:05 PM (LOvBA)
Some of those teapots from China leech lead...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:08 PM (l3cgK)
26 24
This is a test.
If this was a real comment, your bank accounts would be emgorged with riches beyond your wildest imaginings.
But this is only a test.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:08 PM (eRlcH)
I'm still waiting on that Nigerian Prince...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:08 PM (l3cgK)
27 Hibiscus tea is lovely. It Naturally lowers blood pressure and is quite tasty.
I also drink Earl Grey tea. I love the smell of bergamot.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:09 PM (yEz+x)
28 17 And the biggest problem? I don't even drink tea!
Posted by CBD
Solutions:
1 don't buy tins of tea.
2 thro out tins before seeing what is left
3 Buy tea in mylar bags.
4 Don't buy tea.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 02:06 PM (NnhvP)
Also, the standard Horde solution to all of CBD's FWPs,
5 Burn down the house and rebuild.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 02:09 PM (5rh/l)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:09 PM (eRlcH)
30 14 So Telefreako was in a mental clinic during his absence from the campaign trail?
Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:03 PM (m6fGY)
-
He's got a fan:
https://tinyurl.com/3uch5v4c
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:05 PM (Wy0hw)
What the hell has he been smoking? Oh, nevermind...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:09 PM (l3cgK)
31 Today we went to replace the part, and when we took the cover off we discovered that the part actually had a QR code on it. When we tried to put in the new part that was about half an inch higher than the old part, I used the QR code and discovered that the old part was a different number than the replacement part that LG had told me to get.
Sigh.
So I went searching for the "correct" part. Except, every website, INCLUDING LG, told me that the QR code part number was not the correct part for my model. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't have it, so I ordered it from the Home Depot appliance repair website because it seems they have the least complicated return system, just in case. Although not as easy as buying something directly from Home Depot. It arrives Wednesday.
Wish me luck.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (uyuYG)
32 17 And the biggest problem? I don't even drink tea!
Posted by CBD
Solutions:
1 don't buy tins of tea.
2 thro out tins before seeing what is left
3 Buy tea in mylar bags.
4 Don't buy tea.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 02:06 PM (NnhvP)
5 Poke yer eyes out so you don't see the dust at the bottom...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (l3cgK)
33 My FWPs for today are NFL field goal kickers being able to make 60 yard FGs, the Bears jerseys not having a Ditka badge today, RIP Coach, and that the Dodgers-Milwaukee series isn't the World Series.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (VyD10)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:11 PM (eRlcH)
35 Sorry, for going oof topic so soon in the thread. It’s just . . . I literally don’t know what’s going on anymore. Plus, my tea involvement stops at Earl Grey.Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:11 PM (m6fGY)
36 "Some of those teapots from China leech lead..."
I saw the Marcus Welby episode where a child was being lead poisoned by using a ceramic cup. Porcelain is suspect too? I wouldn't put it past them.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:11 PM (LOvBA)
37 Good luck, bluebell! It's probably something like, "well, that part (and the part it connects to) has been superceded, therefore it's 'not the right part' anymore".Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (aJQbY)
38 Which mewling quim are you suggesting?Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (LOvBA)
39 Moral of the story, I guess, is that now we have to check for QR codes in order to replace something because we can't be sure that the manufacturer is going to give us the correct information.
Bah.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (uyuYG)
40 leach, not leech...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (l3cgK)
41 I have a Brit friend who introduced me to Typhoo.
Just excellent stuff.
Company bought out. Selling crap now.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:14 PM (LOvBA)
42 we can't be sure that the manufacturer is going to give us the correct information
To be fair, that's apparently been an issue for a while now... I think my parents had a similar problem with guys 'following the manual' trying to fix their fridge, then they finally got one who actually knew how the things worked.Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:14 PM (aJQbY)
43 This is a test.
If this was a real comment, your bank accounts would be emgorged with riches beyond your wildest imaginings.
But this is only a test.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:08 PM
There are other types of emgorging, you know.Posted by: Grok, when asked how zombie The Bob Dole might reply at October 11, 2026 02:14 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:15 PM (/QHx4)
45 Earl Gray was a poofter, like all the Gay Lords.Posted by: Hetero Henry... at October 11, 2026 02:15 PM (EdP2u)
46 Good luck, bluebell! It's probably something like, "well, that part (and the part it connects to) has been superceded, therefore it's 'not the right part' anymore".
Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (aJQbY)
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Thank you, Dave. It's always something!Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:15 PM (uyuYG)
47
There are other types of emgorging, you know.
Posted by: Grok, when asked how zombie The Bob Dole might reply at October 11, 2026 02:14 PM (0sNs1)
_________
*looks*
*throws phone across room*Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (eRlcH)
48 My FWP is I have a Fink on my lap and I can’t reach my coffee which is getting cold.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (yEz+x)
49 Evil manufacturers want you to give up and buy a new machine. Posted by: four seasons
Try and make a warranty claim for a Mr. Coffee machine. You need less paperwork to get a heart transplant.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:17 PM (VyD10)
50 Which mewling quim are you suggesting?
If it’s any consolation, I did predict on this blogsite that he’d end up the next Andrew Gillum!Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 02:17 PM (m6fGY)
51 You know what, I could use a spot of tea right now.
It's a gloomy rainy day here in East Bumblehump Pa.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (XV/Pl)
52 Just use your Sawzall to slice the bottom of the tin off, allowing you to pour the recalcitrant tea remains out.Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (syz1S)
53
My FWP is I have a Fink on my lap and I can’t reach my coffee which is getting cold.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (yEz+x)
__________
Is that the one who was having problems?Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (eRlcH)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (/QHx4)
55 Try and make a warranty claim for a Mr. Coffee machine. You need less paperwork to get a heart transplant.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:17 PM (VyD10)
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How long have you had it? Could you take it back to the store? Some stores, like Costco, have great return policies.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (uyuYG)
56 I'm very proud to say that my custom limited-edition lifetime-guaranteed bluebell shiv has no QR code.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
57 And the biggest problem? I don't even drink tea!
Posted by: CBD at 02:00 PM
My tea comes in these handy dandy little bags so I don’t have to worry about these kinds of 19th century problems.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:19 PM (6ydKt)
58 I'm very proud to say that my custom limited-edition lifetime-guaranteed bluebell shiv has no QR code.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
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And never will, because bluebell is a Luddite.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:20 PM (uyuYG)
59 54
Warranties??
What a joke these days.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (/QHx4)
After a little over two years, my display started going out (horizontal lines, first at the bottom, in the end all across the entire display). It was the Display. Just two years, and I never abused it...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:20 PM (l3cgK)
60 I had a Krups espresso machine last from the early 90's til about a year ago when the gasket finally went.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 02:21 PM (nDXEV)
61 58 I'm very proud to say that my custom limited-edition lifetime-guaranteed bluebell shiv has no QR code.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
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And never will, because bluebell is a Luddite.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:20 PM (uyuYG)
::: high-five :::Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:21 PM (l3cgK)
62 This wasted tea disaster is a perfect reason to only drink scotch.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:21 PM (VyD10)
63 Try and make a warranty claim for a Mr. Coffee machine. You need less paperwork to get a heart transplant.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
Been a-moulderin' in my grave for a while now. You ain't gettin' diddly squat!Posted by: Zombie Joe DiMaggio at October 11, 2026 02:21 PM (EdP2u)
64 Wish me luck.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (uyuYG)
If the Home Depot part doesn’t work out you can try:
repairclinic.com
They’ve had all the parts I needed in the past.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:23 PM (6ydKt)
65 It's a gloomy rainy day here in East Bumblehump Pa.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Have an Uncle in West Bumblehump. He's the Black Sheep of the family.Posted by: Da Niece at October 11, 2026 02:25 PM (EdP2u)
66 Try and make a warranty claim for a Mr. Coffee machine.
"It worked fine when I bought it in the '70s."Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 02:25 PM (guGkK)
67 If the Home Depot part doesn’t work out you can try:
repairclinic.com
They’ve had all the parts I needed in the past.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:23 PM (6ydKt)
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Thank you. I did look at them, and they did indeed have the part. But their return process (which I hope I don't need, but I'm a realist) was more involved than Home Depot and at this point I'm look for easy, lol!Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:25 PM (uyuYG)
68 Moral of the story, I guess, is that now we have to check for QR codes in order to replace something because we can't be sure that the manufacturer is going to give us the correct information.
Bah.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:12 PM (uyuYG)
I have never used a QR code for anything, and have never had a QR code reader in a phone. And it would be ridiculously easy to print the wrong QR code on a part, since they are not human-readable.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:25 PM (quk5M)
69
One thing to be wary of. Twice this year we bought something from the hardware store and find out that the item was a return from another sucker because the item did not work.
The store was really good at concealing the fact the box had been opened and returned.
Anyway they can screw you they will try.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (/QHx4)
70 1WP this morning was waking to a chilly room, laying all toasty in bed with electric blanket on and Cat snoozing at my feet... but it was *time to get up*! Ugh!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (rdVOm)
71 I also drink Earl Grey tea. I love the smell of bergamot.
Posted by: nurse ratched
You might love Art of Tea's Earl Grey Crème Tea. Very fragrant.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (lJ0H4)
72 I'd say this is more a UK first world problem. Because that Beta-country loves their tea. BUT, in truth, it's evolved to stacking Khat containers and Curry cans. They hate when they can't scrape that last bit of khat out of the crevice. It sends them into a rage causing them to kill elderly pedestrians.Posted by: Orson at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (dIske)
73 Oh me oh my. CBD, a question asked by a Non-Understanding Reader: IF you don't even DRINK tea, then WHY do you even have this appurtenance in your domicile? Toss it, man! You'll feel better knowing you've done The Right Thing. And you'll have opened up just another wee bit of shelf space. Win-win.Posted by: Dr_No at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (ayRl+)
74 Looks like you suffer from low tea.Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Cqx++)
75 AOP, the QR code is just read by your phone's camera, and then the website pops up on your default browser. I had to learn how to use that during the plague.
In this case I'm glad it had the QR code because I would be at a loss as to what to try next, except calling a repair company which would be way more expensive.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:27 PM (uyuYG)
76 74 Looks like you suffer from low tea.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Cqx++)
Heh.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (l3cgK)
77 After a little over two years, my display started going out (horizontal lines, first at the bottom, in the end all across the entire display). It was the Display. Just two years, and I never abused it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:20 PM (l3cgK)
My mom was a coffee addict.
She bought a coffee maker that did that to her.
It started out fine, then slowly over the next year the LCD display went out on it.
Coffee maker still made coffee, but she couldn’t read the display to set the time on it to be able to automatically make coffee in the mornings.
So that one went in the attic as an emergency coffee maker in case the new one she got conked out out of the blue.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (6ydKt)
78 My FWP is I have a Fink on my lap and I can’t reach my coffee which is getting cold.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (yEz+x)
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Warm kitty or warm coffee...you can't have both!Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (FZ29D)
79 This would also make a wonderful range target …Posted by: Dr_No at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (ayRl+)
80 I want a program that will snap the mouse to the center of the main display, but no one seems to make such. 1st world complaint.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (CHHv1)
81 3 chapters in todayPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:29 PM (Ia/+0)
82 Ummm … has this ever been introduced to soap 'n water? Or a Brillo pad? Those 'fiddly bits' appear to be firmly attached to the metalworks …Posted by: Dr_No at October 11, 2026 02:29 PM (ayRl+)
83 And it would be ridiculously easy to print the wrong QR code on a part, since they are not human-readable.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:25 PM (quk5M)
A lot of the QR codes on parts are slapped-on stickers.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:30 PM (6ydKt)
84 You can't even go to a parking garage or similar unless you can scan the QR code. That's why I stay home.Posted by: The Hermit at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (EdP2u)
85 re: tea
Buy loose leaf bulk from country of origin in paper or plastic bags
Convert a virgin Mr Coffee to a Dr Tea and use a gold mesh filter that fits the drip basin
One set of leaves usually good for 3-4 batches, excess converts to ice tea (that 2 gallon red Tupperware pitcher has a great use)
New Real World Problem
rear concrete block fence needs to be 2 feet higher (don’t ask)
current top made with xx pattern 8x16x4 breeze block they stopped making last century
no one has any breeze blocks even in a different pattern locallyPosted by: epador at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (3VS7c)
86 I always examine the packaging. If it looks like it was opened before, I look for another.
I learned a long, long time ago, the only reason someone opened the box was to steal a part.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (LOvBA)
87 The store was really good at concealing the fact the box had been opened and returned.
Anyway they can screw you they will try.
Posted by: four seasons
If it's something expensive, and you suspect it has been opened-- request to open it yourself, before purchase.
A-holes have been known to buy things, put their old crap back into the box & seal it up, then return to store while claiming to have never used the item. Dufus employee looks at (apparently) unopened box, processes the return and puts item back onto shelf.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (rdVOm)
88 re Talafreako
I don't know if Sortor is correct about T's stay in a mental hospital. But the Media does not appear to be reporting it. No story on Daily Mail. Nothing in the first three pages of Google search results. The DNC is obviously still working on the official talking points, to either deny and slam Sortor, confirm (with caveats), or simply invoke the HIPAA waffle.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 02:32 PM (5rh/l)
89 Recently got cheesed-off at the local Subaru dealer who went from charging $49 for an oil change to $149.
Since the filter is mounted on top of the engine, I procured an oil extractor and went in search of the special 'high-pressure' filters Subies use (no Fram or Wix for them!). Manual lists the part, ending in -020, which was confirmed visually with the filter on the car.
Checking sites to order from, one said it had been superceded. That part turned out to be a -021. Searching for that, a different site said it was superceded by -022.
Guess which # the dealer is still selling, at 2.3x the $$ you can get it online?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 02:32 PM (0sNs1)
90 SpeakingOf,
It is always wise to have the main pot, on a timer, for the whole house, and the secondary pot, for personal use, near your usual haunt.Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:33 PM (aJQbY)
91 88 re Talafreako
I don't know if Sortor is correct about T's stay in a mental hospital. But the Media does not appear to be reporting it. No story on Daily Mail. Nothing in the first three pages of Google search results. The DNC is obviously still working on the official talking points, to either deny and slam Sortor, confirm (with caveats), or simply invoke the HIPAA waffle.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 02:32 PM (5rh/l)
Talaricos campaign says it's a lie.. He was home recuperating from the fluPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 02:34 PM (+gK6I)
92 AOP, the QR code is just read by your phone's camera, and then the website pops up on your default browser. I had to learn how to use that during the plague.
In this case I'm glad it had the QR code because I would be at a loss as to what to try next, except calling a repair company which would be way more expensive.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:27 PM (uyuYG)
That presumes one has a QR code reader in the phone, and that one has data enabled on one's cellular plan. If I were dictator, every QR code, regardless of where and how posted would be required to be accompanied by a plain-language label disclosing everything embedded in the code. Violations to be punished by death by bunga-bunga.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:34 PM (quk5M)
93 If I was sitting on your lap, you would forget about the coffee. And probably ask me to get up before I crush you.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:34 PM (LOvBA)
94 Or the Ultimate Answer to the Problem: LET THEM DRINK MILK!Posted by: Dr_No at October 11, 2026 02:34 PM (ayRl+)
95 rear concrete block fence needs to be 2 feet higher (don’t ask)
current top made with xx pattern 8x16x4 breeze block they stopped making last century
no one has any breeze blocks even in a different pattern locally
Posted by: epador at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (3VS7c)
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Yikes. I guess you have to order from somewhere far away and have them shipped? I didn't know what breeze blocks are so I looked them up. They're pretty.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:35 PM (uyuYG)
96 Seeing Texas get smoked by OU was delightful. I think the long term outcome of this is Arch Manning's future will be one of endless frustration and failure in football and will eventually see him give up and settle for being Taylor Swift's third husband.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:36 PM (VyD10)
97 Looks like you suffer from low tea.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 02:26 PM (Cqx++)
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This also happens to me every time the tea leaves.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (Wy0hw)
98 Duncanthrax, it is an intelligence game. Play the game. Win the game.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (LOvBA)
99 Hi Hadrian,
She seems to be all better now. The ghastly, stinky lump on her tail got infected and exploded and she had to go to the emergency vet a couple times to get shaved and prodded. Two weeks of twice a day antibiotics were a nightmare.
Her appetite is back and she is pretty much back to her Finky little self. The antibiotics did a number on her gut though. Still working on getting her back to normal.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (yEz+x)
100 If it's something expensive, and you suspect it has been opened-- request to open it yourself, before purchase.
A-holes have been known to buy things, put their old crap back into the box & seal it up, then return to store while claiming to have never used the item. Dufus employee looks at (apparently) unopened box, processes the return and puts item back onto shelf.
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:31 PM (rdVOm)
I got a $800 Mini-PC from Amazon a few years ago. Made the mistake of not opening it to check the contents because I got it on sale and was waiting to get the monitor and accessories for it.
When I finally did open it up I discovered what was in the correct box was a Mini-PC which was worth about $120. Somebody had bought one, took out the more expensive PC and replaced it with the cheaper one, then sent it back to Amazon fir a refund.
It took me over a month arguing with Amazon to get a refund because I’d gone beyond the 30 day return policy.
Lesson learned, check your Amazon packages as soon as you receive them.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (6ydKt)
101 I brew tea like an American, using tea bags
My FWP. I have to replace or have someone replace the 1/2 bumper on my horse trailer. My other trailer had caulk along the bumper but this one did not and water accumulated and rusted the square tubing that the rubber bumper was mounted to with a steel bar through the back of the bumper and metal screws. A local guy was doing trailer repairs for a while and fixed where the other 1/2 bumper had the same thing happen by drilling through the angle iron support at the back of the trailer and using a bolt in the rusted spot.
Problem: I am dreading drilling a hole for a bolt. Several years ago I fixed where my tack door hinges failing and drilling the holes for the replacement hinges that I bolted on (I could find no one who would weld them on for me) took 3 drill bits, that all had to be re-sharpened before I was done. This is just one hole to drill, the worst part is probably going to be getting it lined up correctly.Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 02:38 PM (PV+Zw)
102 64 Wish me luck.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (uyuYG)
If the Home Depot part doesn’t work out you can try:
repairclinic.com
They’ve had all the parts I needed in the past.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:23 PM (6ydKt)
I'll second the recommendation for repairclinic.com, I've used their parts and instructional videos to fix our dryer and electric oven.
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 02:38 PM (X5Jzz)
103 Arch Manning's future will be one of endless frustration and failure in football and will eventually see him give up and settle for being Taylor Swift's third husband.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions
*snort*Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 02:39 PM (lJ0H4)
104 No argument from me, AOP. As I said earlier, I'm a Luddite. I wish we could all go back to pre-cell phone and internet days.
Unfortunately, from having to deal with things having to do with my elderly parents who have not kept up with technology because they didn't want to, I've realized that I have to keep up whether I want to or not, for my kids' sake if nothing else.
I won't bore you with the details but I've spent many hours trying to untangle things for them. And not finished yet.Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:39 PM (uyuYG)
105 A lot of the QR codes on parts are slapped-on stickers.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:30 PM (6ydKt)
And the sticker slapper-onners are low paid humans who cannot read the QR code. And until you need the information supposedly embedded in the QR code, you have no way of knowing if the code is relevant.
Your coffee maker quits working, and you scan the QR code: "Thank you for buying the Jiang Chang Lung chick brooder!"Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (quk5M)
106 Seeing Texas get smoked by OU was delightful. I think the long term outcome of this is Arch Manning's future will be one of endless frustration and failure in football and will eventually see him give up and settle for being Taylor Swift's third husband.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:36 PM
All these seasons and still no one has corrected his mechanics. He's bright and strong and fast, but does not have a pro throwing ability.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (4NO2D)
107 90 SpeakingOf,
It is always wise to have the main pot, on a timer, for the whole house, and the secondary pot, for personal use, near your usual haunt.
Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 02:33 PM (aJQbY)
Mom thought so.
I don’t drink coffee though, so no worries for me.
I just make tea when I feel like having tea.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (6ydKt)
108 Had a Krups grinder that lasted 30+ years. Still worked fine, just didn't feel comfortable rewiring down below where the power cord had dried/split. Some diligence and pliers and stripper work, coulda patched it. But lazy. Previous diswasher lasted 30+ years. Still worked fine, but upper rack was rusting out. Even as late as the 90s, some s**t was still made right, and to last.Posted by: rhomboid at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (U/Byj)
109 How do breeze blocks provide privacy when you can see right through 'em?Posted by: Seems Like A Scam at October 11, 2026 02:42 PM (EdP2u)
110 "Talaricos campaign says it's a lie.. He was home recuperating from the flu"
FWIW, I got a Talarico 'donate to me' ad on my phone a couple days ago. So his campaign staff is still raising money. It may well be that they have realized that freaky was turning off voters and have simply decided to hide him away and just run attack ads against Paxton; after all that worked for Biden with a little help from DNC cheating.Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 02:44 PM (PV+Zw)
111 Problem: I am dreading drilling a hole for a bolt. Several years ago I fixed where my tack door hinges failing and drilling the holes for the replacement hinges that I bolted on (I could find no one who would weld them on for me) took 3 drill bits, that all had to be re-sharpened before I was done. This is just one hole to drill, the worst part is probably going to be getting it lined up correctly.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 02:38 PM (PV+Zw)
I'm sure you know this, but if drilling a hole larger than a quarter inch in steel, drill a 3/16" pilot hole first.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:44 PM (quk5M)
112 Your coffee maker quits working, and you scan the QR code: "Thank you for buying the Jiang Chang Lung chick brooder!"
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (quk5M)
I just go to the company’s website, or a parts website and find the part according to the model number of the product itself.
I can do the QR code thing but it’s just a link to the company website, so I just skip that step.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:45 PM (6ydKt)
113 106 Seeing Texas get smoked by OU was delightful. I think the long term outcome of this is Arch Manning's future will be one of endless frustration and failure in football and will eventually see him give up and settle for being Taylor Swift's third husband.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:36 PM
All these seasons and still no one has corrected his mechanics. He's bright and strong and fast, but does not have a pro throwing ability.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (4NO2D)
Too bad he doesn't have anyone close to him who can give him some tips on quarterbackin'.
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 02:46 PM (X5Jzz)
114 Another FWP that drives me bonkers is the heating plate paint on drip coffee makers becomes a hideous rusty mess after a couple of years which affects my self-esteem and leaves me in permanent therapy.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:46 PM (VyD10)
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 02:46 PM (odBC9)
116 Bluebell, My understanding is that stuff sold at the Big Box stores is different from what is sold everywhere else. My gas stove is a GE from HD. I have the model info but only HD had the replacement knobs, but, not anymore. The OEM knobs I got from Amazon need modifications. We got our Bosch dishwasher from PC Richard’s so it is a real Bosch appliance.
My FWP is AI Retro Rewind on YouTube. If women really looked like this, there would be no war because the men would be too busy. Endless soft porn, AI jazz and the only white chicks worth doing.Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 02:46 PM (28cZF)
117 You know who else had a Krups grinder and a Krups coffee machine?Posted by: Franz Liebkind, Sipping A Cuppa Krupa at October 11, 2026 02:47 PM (EdP2u)
118 I am disappointed to report that Indian Summer came to a jarring end here on the high plains about 4:30 pm yesterday. Afternoon mid 70’s. Today high in the low 50’s and drizzle. It was great while it lasted.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 02:47 PM (qL1rE)
119 Talaricos campaign says it's a lie.. He was home recuperating from the flu"
Leave Britta... Tally alone!Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 02:48 PM (pfXMo)
120 113 106 Seeing Texas get smoked by OU was delightful. I think the long term outcome of this is Arch Manning's future will be one of endless frustration and failure in football and will eventually see him give up and settle for being Taylor Swift's third husband.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:36 PM
All these seasons and still no one has corrected his mechanics. He's bright and strong and fast, but does not have a pro throwing ability.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:40 PM (4NO2D)
Too bad he doesn't have anyone close to him who can give him some tips on quarterbackin'.
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 02:46 PM (X5Jzz)
How much is his immediate family willing to pay?Posted by: Payton and Eli, in it for the TV ad money nowadays at October 11, 2026 02:48 PM (5rh/l)
121 Get a Kuering instead of Krupps, problem solved.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:49 PM (6ydKt)
122 114 Another FWP that drives me bonkers is the heating plate paint on drip coffee makers becomes a hideous rusty mess after a couple of years which affects my self-esteem and leaves me in permanent therapy.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
Chinesium Industries sells a decorative Melamine/Asbestos cover that eliminates this problem.Posted by: Dishwasher Safe at October 11, 2026 02:50 PM (EdP2u)
123 I've heard wearing Crocs with certain dangly attachments on the rear strap will get you removed from a high Tea.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 11, 2026 02:51 PM (0sNs1)
124 Lesson learned, check your Amazon packages as soon as you receive them.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (6ydKt)
I just opened an Amazon package last evening. Sitting right here on my desk; a coil of vinyl-coated stainless steel clothesline wire. It was supposed to be 150 feet. This coil appears to be a lot less than that, and nowhere on the package was there a quantity marked. So I am going to have to spool it out and measure it. Anything less is no good, because you cannot splice it, and have splices that will go around the clothesline pulleys.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:51 PM (quk5M)
125 LOL, I just noticed that one of my five dollar bills is stamped in red with DONALD TRUMP IS YOUR PRESIDENT
I wonder if anyone's liberal fingers blistered when they touched this bill. "It burns! It freezes! We hates it!"Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 02:51 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:52 PM (/QHx4)
127 having to deal with things having to do with my elderly parents who have not kept up with technology because they didn't want to, I've realized that I have to keep up whether I want to or not"
Welcome to the club.
*installing ribbon and paper spool on calculator...*Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 02:52 PM (pfXMo)
128 I fixed our Whirlpool stove/oven a couple years ago with a new heating element for the oven. The bottom element had failed... new one from repairclinic was reasonably priced and the video on installation was spot on.
Saved us some money for sure.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 02:53 PM (RORbl)
129 How QR codes work. They are actually some very, very clever computer engineering.
https://youtu.be/w5ebcowAJD8Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 02:54 PM (VyD10)
130 Haven't had tea since winter but maybe soon, or scotch, not sure yetPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:54 PM (Ia/+0)
131 The 11 Italians lynched in Louisiana were hanged on just such a clothesline.Posted by: Washee Irony at October 11, 2026 02:55 PM (EdP2u)
132 118 I am disappointed to report that Indian Summer came to a jarring end here on the high plains about 4:30 pm yesterday. Afternoon mid 70’s. Today high in the low 50’s and drizzle. It was great while it lasted.
Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 02:47 PM (qL1rE)
I'm in Iowa and that's forecast to happen here. Yesterday, today and tomorrow in the 80s, then dropping into the 60s after that and 50's by the end of next week.
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 02:55 PM (X5Jzz)
133 Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
1h
🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
The “flu” thing was a BIG FAT LIEPosted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:56 PM (Wy0hw)
134 127 having to deal with things having to do with my elderly parents who have not kept up with technology because they didn't want to, I've realized that I have to keep up whether I want to or not"
My late father was 90 and he'd do online banking. He had a favorite math puzzle game. And I'd come downstairs with him occasionally asleep in my chair by the computer with stuff from WebMD printed out on the printer.
That was pretty cool.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 02:57 PM (Sco7b)
135 And the sticker slapper-onners are low paid humans who cannot read..."
This. Ordered dog food from Amazon (Mrs, not me). Sticker says dog food, box says cat food. It's all cat food. Contact Amazon, they say "keep it", and reorder. Wrong - sticker says dog food, box says cat food... again. Finally got refunded, and have two cases of cat food...Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 02:57 PM (pfXMo)
136 I remember reading Consumer Reports 30 years ago. I would go to Best Buy, or Frys, Sears, or Montgomery Wards, or anywhere looking for a specific model.
GE and others would make slightly different models for each big retailer. Pissed me off.
I still trust Whirlpool, GE, and Maytag.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:57 PM (LOvBA)
137 So I am going to have to spool it out and measure it. Anything less is no good, because you cannot splice it, and have splices that will go around the clothesline pulleys.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:51 PM (quk5M)
Be sure to leave a review on Amazon:
“It reads 150 ft on the listing, but not on the package anywhere. I saved you guys all the trouble and measured it out to 75 feet. Never trust Chinese measurements! They probably measured it out in meters and made a guess in the feet! Do not buy unless you want half of the clothesline you paid for! Sincerely, AOP, your friendly Canadian measurement checker.”Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:57 PM (6ydKt)
138 Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:54 PM (Ia/+0)
I read too quickly and read that as "I haven't had tea since water" thinking that you really disliked tea and hadn't had it since the advent of water . 😉Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 02:58 PM (JrHfD)
139 Donate it to a Cat shelter.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:58 PM (LOvBA)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:59 PM (/QHx4)
141 Talarico was in a 'mental health facility'?
I... did not see that coming. I guess I should have. But... wtf?Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 11, 2026 02:59 PM (Y/06r)
142 124 Lesson learned, check your Amazon packages as soon as you receive them.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:37 PM (6ydKt)
I just opened an Amazon package last evening. Sitting right here on my desk; a coil of vinyl-coated stainless steel clothesline wire. It was supposed to be 150 feet. This coil appears to be a lot less than that, and nowhere on the package was there a quantity marked. So I am going to have to spool it out and measure it. Anything less is no good, because you cannot splice it, and have splices that will go around the clothesline pulleys.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 02:51 PM (quk5M)
Probably 150 Chinese feet. Theirs are smaller feet than ours.
Can you measure the diameter of the coil and the number of coils and get a rough calculation of the length without unspooling the whole thing?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:00 PM (X5Jzz)
143 "I fixed our Whirlpool stove/oven a couple years ago with a new heating element for the oven. The bottom element had failed... new one from repairclinic was reasonably priced and the video on installation was spot on.
Saved us some money for sure."
The bottom heating element in the GE range caught fire. I had to open the circuit at the breaker panel to shut it off.
A local appliance store had the replacement part. $80 and same day replacement.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:00 PM (LOvBA)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 03:01 PM (yEz+x)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:02 PM (/QHx4)
146 141 Talarico was in a 'mental health facility'?
I... did not see that coming. I guess I should have. But... wtf?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 11, 2026 02:59 PM (Y/06r)
Campaign says that's a lie and he was home in Texas with the flu.. Someone is lying here...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:02 PM (+gK6I)
147 It's too much pressure! AaahhhhhhH!!!Posted by: Butters Talerico at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (Ovx+P)
148 133 Nick Sortor
@nicksortor
1h
🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
The “flu” thing was a BIG FAT LIE
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:56 PM (Wy0hw)
Much as I'd like to believe pretty much anything bad about this twit, this story sounds dodgy to me. A hospital is unlikely to confirm that he was a patient due to medical privacy, also why would he go all the way to a loony bin in Ohio?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (X5Jzz)
149 What was Talarico doing in Ohio? You'd think that would just make him crazierPosted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (88C+u)
150 lead glaze was/is common in ceramic, especially old pieces.
IIRC there are test kits.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (NnhvP)
151 145
Don't trust the recommendations for a product on Amazon.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:02 PM (/QHx4)
Correct.. A lot of them are from people who receive the items for freePosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (+gK6I)
152 Campaign says that's a lie and he was home in Texas with the flu.. Someone is lying here...
Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:02 PM (+gK6I)
Democrat politician so that’s a given.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (6ydKt)
153 For a minute, I thought that AOP was showing us the piston in cylinder number onePosted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:04 PM (PKL0q)
154 Of course a truly investigative press would be all over the Talarico disappearance story, but, alas…..
*crickets*Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 03:04 PM (yEz+x)
155 Much as I'd like to believe pretty much anything bad about this twit, this story sounds dodgy to me. A hospital is unlikely to confirm that he was a patient due to medical privacy, also why would he go all the way to a loony bin in Ohio?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (X5Jzz)
Like I said his campaign has called it a lie... Maybe it was a set up to get someone on the Paxton team to run with it or at least someone on his side...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (+gK6I)
156 I am becoming increasingly annoyed at having to walk out to the garage for vise-grips and plumber wrenches to loosen bottle and jar lids ... If this keeps up, I may ask Santa that a hand tool pegboard be installed in the kitchen ... Geez.Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (MOK4W)
157 Much as I'd like to believe pretty much anything bad about this twit, this story sounds dodgy to me. A hospital is unlikely to confirm that he was a patient due to medical privacy, also why would he go all the way to a loony bin in Ohio?
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Apparently one of his tranny pastor friends spent time there.Posted by: Rainbow Railroad at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (Ovx+P)
158 Campaign says that's a lie and he was home in Texas with the flu.. Someone is lying here...
Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:02 PM (+gK6I)
https://tinyurl.com/cnxv67t6
Could be a different Talarico... damn, the picture they used in the story looks creepy AF.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 11, 2026 03:06 PM (Y/06r)
159
We had to call the mortgage company last week to find out why they have not paid our property tax to our town.
It took an hour before we could to talk to a human.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:06 PM (/QHx4)
160 150 feet, centimeters, whatever it takesPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 03:07 PM (Ia/+0)
161 Don't trust the recommendations for a product on Amazon. Posted by: four seasons
Correct.. A lot of them are from people who receive the items for free. Posted by: It's me donna
You can get free stuff If you're willing to lie? I've been doing that for years without getting anything. How do I sign up for this?.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 11, 2026 03:07 PM (VyD10)
162 The top picture does look like those commercials for cylinder cleaners. Now we watch the piston rise and then an explosion!Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 11, 2026 03:07 PM (Y/06r)
163 A hospital is unlikely to confirm that he was a patient due to medical privacy, also why would he go all the way to a loony bin in Ohio?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:03 PM (X5Jzz)
It’s Ohio so there’s a good chance it was a Republican working at the hospital there, and couldn’t contain him/herself knowing that he is a mental patient running for U.S. senate.
I don’t think the hospital officially released the information, somebody ratted him out to a reporter.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:07 PM (6ydKt)
164
I don’t think the hospital officially released the information, somebody ratted him out to a reporter.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:07 PM (6ydKt)
Something smells here... Sortor better have the proof...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:09 PM (+gK6I)
165 This would also make a wonderful range target …
Posted by: Dr_No
Filling with Tannerite not recommended.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:09 PM (NnhvP)
166 They also kind of baited it as not a direct question of 'Is the weird twink senator hopeful from the democrats staying there because he is a suicidal twink?'
They asked in a way that implied they were just looking to see if there was anything for him. HIPA is real, but people are still retarded.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 11, 2026 03:10 PM (Y/06r)
167 If this keeps up, I may ask Santa that a hand tool pegboard be installed in the kitchen ... Geez.
Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (MOK4W)
Have you tried those rubber gripping pads for opening jars and such?
They work well for stuff that isn’t rusted on or something.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:10 PM (6ydKt)
168 156 I am becoming increasingly annoyed at having to walk out to the garage for vise-grips and plumber wrenches to loosen bottle and jar lids ... If this keeps up, I may ask Santa that a hand tool pegboard be installed in the kitchen ... Geez.
Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (MOK4W)
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I need a tool in the kitchen to penetrate the bags of food; this used to be wax paper. But now cereal is packaged in Kevlar.Posted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:10 PM (PKL0q)
169 "During my recorded call, an individual identifying themselves as a female facility employee reportedly stated that Talarico was no longer a patient and had been discharged within the previous 24–48 hours."
https://tinyurl.com/258ewz39
Posted by: Ohio Cuckoos Anonymous at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (Ovx+P)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (/QHx4)
171 Uranium glaze was/is common in ceramic, especially old, red pieces.Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (lUKBv)
172 Bottom of a tea tin? Wouldn't that be low tea?Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (ei1sX)
173 If this keeps up, I may ask Santa that a hand tool pegboard be installed in the kitchen ... Geez.
Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:05 PM (MOK4W)
Have you tried those rubber gripping pads for opening jars and such?
They work well for stuff that isn’t rusted on or something.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
A good whack or two with a knife handle will break the seal on the jar.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (lJ0H4)
174 Something smells here... Sortor better have the proof...
Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:09 PM (+gK6I)
The rumor got all the way to Spencer Pratt last week so people have been talking.
Short of a picture of him in the hospital or his medical records we may not get proof.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:12 PM (6ydKt)
175 169 "During my recorded call, an individual identifying themselves as a female facility employee reportedly stated that Talarico was no longer a patient and had been discharged within the previous 24–48 hours."
Yeah, but HIPAA is a pretty big thing and I have to imagine ANY and ALL employees are drilled on the rules repeatedly.
It seems odd that you can just call up, ask and get patient information.
Fishy.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 03:13 PM (Sco7b)
176 FWIW, we have a cat. Sort of...
(She's feral, but friendly...)
As far as Tally man goes - is this Eagleton 2.0
(Semi obscure reference)Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 03:13 PM (pfXMo)
177 It is always wise to have the main pot, on a timer, for the whole house, and the secondary pot, for personal use, near your usual haunt.
Posted by: RandomDave
USB coffee cup heater for the win!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:13 PM (NnhvP)
178 I will say that Talarico comes across as very freaky. If you were going to vote for him before and now found out he spent time in a mental clinic? You are probably going to be easily convinced that seeking treatment is the healthy thing to do and only meanie MAGATs think it affects his ability to be a senator.
Barky had Serious daddy issues; granted there was no coverage of that fact, but it sure didn't stop awfuls from putting him in the oval office.Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:14 PM (PV+Zw)
179 A good whack or two with a knife handle will break the seal on the jar.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 03:11 PM (lJ0H4)
My Mom mentioned that a few times over the years.
She never really got to test the theory out because it was a lot easier to hand it to me and say “Open this for me, please”.
Worked for her every time.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:14 PM (6ydKt)
180 Talafreako should have come up with a better cover story than “the flu”, like saying he had to go to Kathmandu for urgent consultations with the Dalai Lama.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 03:14 PM (Y6Q+5)
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 03:14 PM (pfXMo)
182 Oh great, Hamas just congratulated the Nobel Peace Prize committee for awarding their award to Navi Pillay.Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 03:15 PM (88C+u)
183 I need a tool in the kitchen to penetrate the bags of food; this used to be wax paper. But now cereal is packaged in Kevlar.
Posted by: JM
We call that tool a knife around here.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:15 PM (NnhvP)
184 No kitchen is complete without an acetylene torch.Posted by: 2009Refugee at October 11, 2026 03:16 PM (4HoLg)
185 We call that tool a knife around here.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:15 PM (NnhvP)
Box cutters, scissors and cutting torches work, tooPosted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:16 PM (6ydKt)
186 Wouldn't that be low tea?"
*groan*
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 03:14 PM (pfXMo)
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Arguably not my best work.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 03:16 PM (ei1sX)
187 It seems odd that you can just call up, ask and get patient information
You can't, HIPAA is no joke in the medical sector. Talarico might cop to his stay in the Rubber Wall Inn, but if he does he pretty much gets to own the place after the lawsuit.Posted by: 88C+u used to work with hospitals at October 11, 2026 03:17 PM (88C+u)
188 Gimme, Gimme, Shock Treatment!Posted by: James Talarico at October 11, 2026 03:18 PM (EdP2u)
189 We call that tool a knife around here.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026
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LOL! But will a mere knife penetrate kevlar?Posted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:19 PM (PKL0q)
190 Some of the plastic packaging the put products in now takes a pair of vise grips, a lighter, a pair of scissors and a fillet knife to get open these days.
Especially if it is some kind of electronic device that gets shoplifted a lot.
They could wrap those things around tanks and repeal drones attacks in Ukraine.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:19 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:19 PM (iLKq8)
192 187 It seems odd that you can just call up, ask and get patient information
You can't, HIPAA is no joke in the medical sector. Talarico might cop to his stay in the Rubber Wall Inn, but if he does he pretty much gets to own the place after the lawsuit.
Posted by: 88C+u used to work with hospitals at October 11, 2026 03:17 PM (88C+u)
Exactly. That's why this seems....off.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 03:20 PM (Sco7b)
193 He couldn't figure out how to get the last of the tea dust out of the bottom of his tea tin...
Tea for the Talarman.Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 03:20 PM (nFQ9p)
194 183. I prefer to use scissors. I have a pair in the kitchen just for cutting open food packaging. What gets me sometimes is the cheese snacks and so on. I have not yet included a scissors in my lunch bag so sometimes I have to use my pocketknife to get to my trail snacks.Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:20 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:21 PM (iLKq8)
196 Box cutters, scissors and cutting torches work, too
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:16 PM (6ydKt
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But that deprives me of the manly art of tearing the bag open with my bare hands!Posted by: The Hulk at October 11, 2026 03:21 PM (PKL0q)
197 >>>@167 Have you tried those rubber gripping pads for opening jars and such? ... Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:10 PM (6ydKt)
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Greetings ... Yes, those flat rubber pads and "jar pops" made things easier for the longest while ... And they're what we will attempt to use at first ... Now, however, hubby and I are facing a possible hernia unless we grab a tool from the garage.Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (MOK4W)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (nFQ9p)
199 78 My FWP is I have a Fink on my lap and I can’t reach my coffee which is getting cold.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (yEz+x)
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Warm kitty or warm coffee...you can't have both!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (FZ29D)
; )Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (odBC9)
200 Amazon sells scads of jar openers. They don't come with Bluetooth so that might be a deal-breaker.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (VyD10)
201 No kitchen is complete without an acetylene torch.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at October 11, 2026 03:16 PM (4HoLg)
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And the obligatory fire extinguisher...
Alton Brown always said that's the only unitasker he allowed in his kitchen.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (FZ29D)
202 200 Amazon sells scads of jar openers. They don't come with Bluetooth so that might be a deal-breaker.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 11, 2026 03:22 PM (VyD10)
I have one... My husbandPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 03:23 PM (+gK6I)
203 Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
HIPPA violation.
Some one is going to jail.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:23 PM (NnhvP)
204 Can you measure the diameter of the coil and the number of coils and get a rough calculation of the length without unspooling the whole thing?
Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:00 PM (X5Jzz)
There are many, many coils. I will have to spool it out anyway, to install it.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 03:24 PM (quk5M)
205 196: LOL, but spilling the bag of chips or whatever because the force needed to open it tears the bag apart only has to happen once before using scissors becomes the preferred option.Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:24 PM (PV+Zw)
206 And here's a story that seems related to weird politics and jackasses. . Wild donkeys invade UC campus at Riverside. Legal Insurrection site:
https://tinyurl.com/mr4ysk84Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 03:25 PM (JrHfD)
207 " lead glaze was/is common in ceramic, especially old pieces.
IIRC there are test kits."
But I never heard of it in porcelain.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (LOvBA)
208 LOL, but spilling the bag of chips or whatever because the force needed to open it tears the bag apart only has to happen once before using scissors becomes the preferred option.
Posted by: PaleRider
Band saw. Plus it is good cutting a roast into smaller chunks.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (VyD10)
209 Beverage time still undecided whatPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (Ia/+0)
210 clearly to get the stray tea-dust from the cannister, one should have the dedicated kitchen Van der Graaf electrostatic generator. It will attract loose material like that, and it will let them go when you turn the belt off.
Get a powerful enough one you can also use it to electrocute flies from across the room.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (rbvCR)
211 176 As far as Tally man goes - is this Eagleton 2.0
(Semi obscure reference)
Posted by: man at October 11, 2026 03:13 PM (pfXMo)
My father saved everything, especially political buttons and signs. In the archives that reside under the guest bed now, is a McGovern Eagleton bumper sticker (they voted for Nixon). I think there’s a Goldwater yard sign somewhere in there.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (itAg7)
212 Never mind that the tins were designed to stack nicely, at the expense of getting at the last bit of tea. And yes, there is a lip at the top that corresponds to the indentation at the bottom, so the last bit of tea CANNOT. BE. POURED.
Obviously, you're meant to brew the last cup of tea in the tea-leaf container. Triple-strain when pouring it into a teacup.
And the biggest problem? I don't even drink tea!
Then proper straining is less important.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (VHUov)
213 But will a mere knife penetrate kevlar?
Posted by: JM
It did when the 2 Russian solders tested it.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (NnhvP)
214 That is funny. UC Riverside is literally butt-up against hills. Wild donkeys? LOL. Doesn't really surprise me.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:27 PM (LOvBA)
215 Kroger's, on a personal level, no respect; However, their kitchen implements are a good buy for the money. Bought a rubbery, tacky to the touch, pincer type thing with various sized notches for different jar lids. Hasn't failed once.Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:27 PM (iLKq8)
216 Thanks for the reminder about pilot holes AOP. Would you recommend using some kind of filler like J-B Weld SteelStik where the square tubing is rusted?Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:27 PM (PV+Zw)
217 Unfortunately, from having to deal with things having to do with my elderly parents who have not kept up with technology because they didn't want to, I've realized that I have to keep up whether I want to or not, for my kids' sake if nothing else.
I won't bore you with the details but I've spent many hours trying to untangle things for them. And not finished yet.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:39 PM (uyuYG)
The stories I could and do tell re my father's thirty-year war with AT&T. His first forty years with AT&T was fine until his brother and sister started telling him about their rates in NM.
Then I bought him a cell phone for emergencies.
It was all downhill from there.
However, when he fell and broke his 94 year-old arm he was able to get his cell phone out of his pocket and call me to take him to the ER.
BTW. I have a rule that if I have to transport someone to the ER, I get to play "Ride of the Valkyries" during the drive.Posted by: waepnedmann at October 11, 2026 03:28 PM (Hqnkf)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:29 PM (iLKq8)
219 So the fact that someone was simply AT a medical facility is protected by HIPAA? Then why are we are ALWAYS hearing about people (e.g., Trump) going to the doctor, etc.?Posted by: Weird at October 11, 2026 03:29 PM (Ovx+P)
220 HIPAA is no joke in the medical sector. Talarico might cop to his stay in the Rubber Wall Inn, but if he does he pretty much gets to own the place after the lawsuit.
Posted by: 88C+u used to work with hospitals at October 11, 2026 03:17 PM (88C+u)
Exactly. That's why this seems....off.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 03:20 PM (Sco7b)
HIPAA didn't stop my boss from appointing his assistant to call me and ask about my COVID vaccine status. This even after I explained to him that his inquiry by itself violated the statute. So I guess HIPAA is now more of a guideline than a rule...Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (08OqX)
221 I get to play "Ride of the Valkyries" during the drive.
You know, that only makes sense if the guy was a Christian. Otherwise, it is too dark.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (LOvBA)
222 But I never heard of it in porcelain.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:26 PM (LOvBA)
lead glazes were used because they had a lower firing temperature for melting, that temperature is up there with the final firing temperatures for stoneware and standard clay bisque ceramics.
Porcelain, IIRC, requires a much higher temperature for firing, and would not require a lead glaze, though I think Wedgewood did actually use lead glazes in the 1800's
I know lead poisoning was an occupational hazard in the English ceramics industry, especially for the girls who did the painting.
Sorry, my brain is a wastebasket of random facts.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (rbvCR)
223
The Midwest Borzoi Club had two specialty shows in Lima, OH yesterday. The Big Dummy was Award of Merit in the first show and Select Dog in the second.
TBD was handled in both by his Ohio mom. She sent pictures and neither end of the leash looked their best. Why leave anything on the table?
Her Majesty, when she was handling, would never have gone into the ring without both the dog and herself looking perfect. No detail was small enough to overlook. I remember a big Fall show in Columbus. Dorothy MacDonald was the breed judge and Roberta Campbell was the Hound Group judge. So HM wore a red sweater and a Tartan skirt. Breed and Group 2. That's using your kopf.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (eRlcH)
224 But I never heard of it in porcelain.
Posted by: no one
From the web so you know it just has to be true!
Porcelain itself is naturally lead-free, as its clay body consists of kaolin, feldspar, and silica. However, the glaze applied to porcelain may contain lead, particularly in vintage pieces or those from manufacturers that have not adopted modern safety standardsPosted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:31 PM (NnhvP)
225 Talafreako should have come up with a better cover story than “the flu”, like saying he had to go to Kathmandu for urgent consultations with the Dalai Lama.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Big hitter, that Lama.Posted by: Carl Spackler at October 11, 2026 03:31 PM (seCv0)
226 Then why are we are ALWAYS hearing about people (e.g., Trump) going to the doctor, etc.?
Posted by: Weird
We all had to watch animated diagrams on TV about Reagan's bunghole when he had his polyps removed so I dunno.Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 03:31 PM (88C+u)
227 196: LOL, but spilling the bag of chips or whatever because the force needed to open it tears the bag apart only has to happen once before using scissors becomes the preferred option.
Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:24 PM (
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I saw the chips fly everywhere exactly as you say while watching a football game at my cousin's place. His wife was NOT amused. What must have been forty years ago and I still remember itPosted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:31 PM (PKL0q)
228 Yeah, COVID also destroyed the Nuremberg Protocol whereby you do not have to submit yourself to experimental treatment without "informed consent."Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:32 PM (LOvBA)
229 BTW. I have a rule that if I have to transport someone to the ER, I get to play "Ride of the Valkyries" during the drive.
Posted by: waepnedmann at October 11, 2026 03:28 PM (Hqnkf)
Make a second rule: You get to write any pre-treatment and initial diagnosis taken prior to the parking lot on their foreheads in sharpie "just in case"Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:32 PM (rbvCR)
230 Well, I drink tea. A lot of tea. And pretty much all of it Red Rose. It's black, it's good, and it's been the same damn thing since I was a kid. I drink it black or with a pinch of sugar (only use I've ever found for the 1/16th tsp spoon). And I can usually get it for under $5/100. A product of always been satisfied with. Rare.
Lipton, on the other hand, is pig piss.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 03:33 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:34 PM (LOvBA)
232 213 But will a mere knife penetrate kevlar?
Posted by: JM
It did when the 2 Russian solders tested it.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:26
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Good to knowPosted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:35 PM (PKL0q)
233 So I guess HIPAA is now more of a guideline than a rule...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (08OqX)
The only purpose for HIPAA was to assure that politicians would not have their AIDS / HIV status revealed. The fact that your medical records now can be revealed to anyone other than your family is merely a side benefit.Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:35 PM (rbvCR)
234 If Freako’s stay was leaked to a 3rd party unknown to the joint, he could plausibly deny the story as hearsay.Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (FqNtp)
235 HIPAA didn't stop my boss from appointing his assistant to call me and ask about my COVID vaccine status. This even after I explained to him that his inquiry by itself violated the statute. So I guess HIPAA is now more of a guideline than a rule...
Posted by: Joe Kidd
The rule is for hospital / pt care workers,. They can ask you. you don't have to answered.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (NnhvP)
236
Not a wastebasket. A treasure trove.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 03:34 PM (LOvBA)
"Your brain, [Kindltot], is a vast wading pool of information. Miles wide, inches deep"Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (rbvCR)
237 Carried this knife for years, it's very handy, all of the tools are sharp and work well. It's so small you can easily forget it's there.
But it will cut your packages open.
It will trim that errant thread.
It won't win a knife fight.
Victorinox Classic SD Swiss Army Knife, Compact, 7 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Small Blade, File, Scissors, Screwdriver and Key Ring - Style Icon (Red)Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:37 PM (iLKq8)
238
One of my FWPs is that I never know what I'm looking at in these FWP photos.Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 11, 2026 03:39 PM (mmrXZ)
239
"Your brain, [Kindltot], is a vast wading pool of information. Miles wide, inches deep"
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (rbvCR)
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Mine is like the Milky Way. Looks good until you remember how much empty space there is.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 03:39 PM (eRlcH)
240 Her Majesty, when she was handling, would never have gone into the ring without both the dog and herself looking perfect. No detail was small enough to overlook. I remember a big Fall show in Columbus. Dorothy MacDonald was the breed judge and Roberta Campbell was the Hound Group judge. So HM wore a red sweater and a Tartan skirt. Breed and Group 2. That's using your kopf.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (eRlcH)
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Poise counts!Posted by: Kramer at October 11, 2026 03:39 PM (RIvkX)
241
We all had to watch animated diagrams on TV about Reagan's bunghole when he had his polyps removed so I dunno.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 03:31 PM (88C+u)
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Remind me of the torture scene in Goldfinger;
Do you expect me to talk?
No Mr Bond/Reagan, I expect you to diePosted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:40 PM (PKL0q)
242 Love tea.
That said, take the empty tin, fill with water, replace lid, use as target at the rifle range. Results will be impressive.Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 03:40 PM (2WIwB)
243 Your brain, [Kindltot], is a vast wading pool of information. Miles wide, inches deep"
Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (rbvCR)
__________
Mine is like the Milky Way. Looks good until you remember how much empty space there is.
Posted by: Hadrian
Mine is a steel trap for trivia. Important info? It's a sieve.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:41 PM (NnhvP)
244 Braenyard atOctober 11, 2026 03:37 PM (iLK
All the tools are sharp
And work very well.
I carried this knife for years—
It’s very handy.
It will cut through packages.
It will trim that thread.
It won’t win a knife fight
So you’re gonna be deadPosted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 03:41 PM (nFQ9p)
245 219 So the fact that someone was simply AT a medical facility is protected by HIPAA? Then why are we are ALWAYS hearing about people (e.g., Trump) going to the doctor, etc.?
Posted by: Weird at October 11, 2026 03:29 PM (Ovx+P)
I think Presidential doctor visits are typically announced in order to avoid rumors and speculation about the President's health. Nothing to stop the patient from talking about their health, HIPPA prohibits medical personnel and facilities from disclosing patient information without permission from the patient. And I believe merely confirming that someone was a patient is a violation, however I'm not a lawyer.Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:41 PM (X5Jzz)
246 >>>@215 Kroger's ... Bought a rubbery, tacky to the touch, pincer type thing with various sized notches for different jar lids. Hasn't failed once ... Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:27 PM (iLKq
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Thank you ... I found an image of this item only, then saw that it's available at a local hardware store for $5 ... Betcha hubby and I each find one in our stockings this Christmas!Posted by: Kathy at October 11, 2026 03:42 PM (MOK4W)
247 Making herbal licorice teaPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 03:42 PM (Ia/+0)
248 Lipton, on the other hand, is pig piss.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 03:33 PM (sl73Y)
My Lipton tea is excellent.
You must be doing it wrong.
You already said you use a 1/16th of a teaspoon of sugar so I know you're doing it wrong. I bet you don't even put ice in it, amateur.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:43 PM (6ydKt)
249 220
HIPAA didn't stop my boss from appointing his assistant to call me and ask about my COVID vaccine status. This even after I explained to him that his inquiry by itself violated the statute. So I guess HIPAA is now more of a guideline than a rule...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 03:30 PM (08OqX)
That was different, Covid was going to kill everyone unless you were vaxed and wore three paper masks.Posted by: a.moron at October 11, 2026 03:43 PM (X5Jzz)
250 I have never used a QR code for anything, and have never had a QR code reader in a phone. And it would be ridiculously easy to print the wrong QR code on a part, since they are not human-readable.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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QR codes can KMA. QR codes are designed to carry much information; information totally unnecessary for simple transactions. This collecting of individuals personal information making them the product is out of hand. Them collecting our information and selling it or using it to 'persuade' or influence our buying or other activity is little less than slavery by another color.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:45 PM (iLKq8)
251 I bet you don't even put ice in it, amateur.
I bet he doesn’t even feed the pig asparagus first.Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 03:45 PM (nFQ9p)
252 I never know what I know until I hear something asked and the answer pops up.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 03:45 PM (sl73Y)
253 31 18 Today we went to replace the part, and when we took the cover off we discovered that the part actually had a QR code on it. When we tried to put in the new part that was about half an inch higher than the old part, I used the QR code and discovered that the old part was a different number than the replacement part that LG had told me to get.
So I went searching for the "correct" part. Except, every website, INCLUDING LG, told me that the QR code part number was not the correct part for my model.
Posted by: bluebell at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (uyuYG)
That's why the washer leaked! Because the wrong part was in it!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 03:46 PM (odBC9)
254 251 I bet you don't even put ice in it, amateur.
I bet he doesn’t even feed the pig asparagus first.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 03:45 PM (nFQ9p)
The only drawback to grilled asparagus is taking a whiz an hour later.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:46 PM (6ydKt)
255 There's lots of rules in HIPAA and lots of exceptions to the rules. Such as 'business partners' and 'as long as it's (laughably) anonymized...'Posted by: RandomDave at October 11, 2026 03:46 PM (aJQbY)
256 Crap. Ralphy was outside. I had my shoes on ready to go out and lift him up the 2 steps. His jump has been off.
But he's there, full of life, bouncing with a "Hey, check this out!" look on his face. I gave him a chance. He sprawled. Not hurt. That was his last time on outside steps. I'll carry him.
He's fine going down and I hold his collar.
So many baby gates around my house.
FoxNews is reporting on France. Wow, student protests about education. Who needs the freaking truth.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 11, 2026 03:47 PM (Sco7b)
257 Amazon is crook.
Used to go to the 'items you bought' to help with my shopping.
Now, items I have never bought are included.
Items that I have bought but they no longer sell are excluded.
It doesn't say, 'no longer offered', it' disappeared.
I have screen snaps bitches.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:48 PM (iLKq8)
258 This weeks FWP:
Specialist Doctor's bill has QR code to payment agency and transaction ID. Code works ID + name does notPosted by: DaveA at October 11, 2026 03:49 PM (FhXTo)
259
That's why the washer leaked! Because the wrong part was in it!
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 03:46 PM (odBC9)
*points at head*
This one has some brains.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 03:50 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: DaveA at October 11, 2026 03:50 PM (FhXTo)
261 It won’t win a knife fight
So you’re gonna be dead
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October
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Check: Rebel without a cause
Check: West side story
Check: Saving private ryanPosted by: JM in Illinois at October 11, 2026 03:50 PM (PKL0q)
262 This weeks FWP. ( might of been last weeks too)
Watching space movies and the space "fighters" all have wings. Why wings? It space. No air. Wings won't work.
Sheesh!Posted by: Diogenes at October 11, 2026 03:52 PM (2WIwB)
263 It won’t win a knife fight
So you’re gonna be dead
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair
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The plan is to never engage a knife fight.
Perish the fool who attempts it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:52 PM (iLKq8)
264 My washing machine story is different. The appliance center tells me I can find all the part numbers from the model number and serial number. However this machine is completely innocent of any such markings.
I bought it second hand, and I have come to the conclusion that it has been rebuilt numerous times, and if it were a used car I bought in a private sale, it would have four different brands of tires and an unmatching blue door.
I think the current issue is a bad clutch on the direct drive motor, and this is probably caused by the drum being completely unbalanced due to worn skid padsPosted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 03:52 PM (rbvCR)
265 The rule is for hospital / pt care workers,. They can ask you. you don't have to answered.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:36 PM (NnhvP)
When I was coordinating the installation of ISDN cameras in operating rooms for Operation Smile, I was informed by more than one hospital's legal department that, should any footage of the video stream of the surgical procedure leak out to the public, I would be held personally liable under HIPAA.Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 03:54 PM (08OqX)
266 --‐
Check: Rebel without a cause
Check: West side story
Check: Saving private ryan
Posted by: JM
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Check: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:55 PM (iLKq8)
267 influence our buying or other activity is little less than slavery by another color.
Posted by: Braenyard
So all marketing is slavery? Maybe a bit too broad.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:56 PM (NnhvP)
268 I would be held personally liable under HIPAA.
Posted by: Joe Kidd
exactly, the person is hunted and persecuted.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 03:57 PM (NnhvP)
269 I think the current issue is a bad clutch on the direct drive motor, and this is probably caused by the drum being completely unbalanced due to worn skid pads
Posted by: Kindltot
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This is recent driveway rebuild #3? There are folks who make a living rebuilding and selling machines. Is it time to consider buying a 'new' used machine?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 03:58 PM (iLKq8)
270 probably caused by the drum being completely unbalanced due to worn skid pads
Posted by: Kindlto
Same here, Fat. All my pants and briefs Have worn skid pads!Posted by: Joe 46! at October 11, 2026 03:59 PM (EdP2u)
271 FOOD NOODPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 04:01 PM (Ia/+0)
272 Watching space movies and the space "fighters" all have wings. Why wings? It space. No air. Wings won't work.
Maybe they're radiators.Posted by: thermodynamics always wins at October 11, 2026 04:01 PM (88C+u)
273 Nood food.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 11, 2026 04:02 PM (NnhvP)
274 Is Typhoo Still Good?
https://teas.co.uk/wiki/is-typhoo-still-good/
If you do not use a double boil with a teapot your tea is only going to be so good, no matter what quality tea you use. If you do not know what the double boil method is, please try it. It means use the first boil to warm the teapot. Then pour it out and use the second boil to make your tea in the now warmed tea pot. It makes a world of difference!Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:07 PM (bELOb)
275 See, that's what happens when you put the dog food next to the coffee beans.Posted by: Judge Smails at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (3mtzY)
276 Food thread just disappearedPosted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 04:11 PM (lJ0H4)
277 What happened to the food thread: it seems to have disappeared?Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:12 PM (bELOb)
278 Well, I went out and measured it. Snow has all gone, now. It measures at 99 feet, by tape measure. Came back in, checked my Amazon account. Doh! I ordered 100 feet, and I am willing to believe that's what I got. So not Amazon's fault, a brain fart on my part. So do I order another hundred feet, or can I get 50 feet? My clothesline measures about 70 feet from pulley to pulley, so allowing for the foot or so wrap around each pulley, 150 feet would be enough. And I can have a splice. Just place it in the top run of the line a couple of feet short of the far post. The little tensioner windlass lives in the bottom run next to the "home" post. The clothes on the line will reach the far post long before the splice reaches the home post.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:12 PM (quk5M)
279 bleeping sock.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 04:13 PM (3mtzY)
280 It’s back!Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (bELOb)
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 04:14 PM (nFQ9p)
282 Did the tea that once filled this tin come from the first world? Where was the tea tin manufactured? Is this purely a first world problem? Perhaps this is a third world problem transported to the first world.Posted by: LibertyDefender at October 11, 2026 04:15 PM (4PSM0)
283 Thanks for the reminder about pilot holes AOP. Would you recommend using some kind of filler like J-B Weld SteelStik where the square tubing is rusted?
Posted by: PaleRider at October 11, 2026 03:27 PM (PV+Zw)
It will hide the holes. I doubt it will add much strength. If the piece in question needs to be intact for strength reasons, either cut the entire piece out and replace it, or cut back to sound metal and weld in a patch. If the piece is non-critical, strength-wise, I would suggest using Bondo short-fiber green fiberglass filler. It's much cheaper per unit volume than the JB Weld.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 04:24 PM (quk5M)
284 If the patient is in the directory: Staff will typically confirm the patient is admitted, provide their room number, and share their general condition if you ask for them by name.
If the patient opted out: The hospital will state that they have no record of the person or refuse to confirm their presence, as disclosing even their admission would violate privacy laws.
Exceptions: Hospitals generally cannot confirm the presence of patients in psychiatric holds or those admitted for substance abuse treatment without specific consent, and they cannot disclose specific diagnoses or reasons for admission without authorization.Posted by: @SOEarpiece at October 11, 2026 04:44 PM (4NO2D)
285 Put the tea can in the microwave. Set it on high for 100 minutes. Walk away from the entire mess and relocate to a Sri Lankan tea plantation.
This is the way.Posted by: Unsportsmanlike Conduct is a Capital Crime to Me at October 11, 2026 07:29 PM (NFREA)
286 1st -- My ex mother-in-law, who had shall we say un-fonded me well before my divorce, was on her death bed (true story) and commented on my worth as a human being. She said, and I paraphrase, not having been there or responsible for her being there, "He was a jerk, but he sure could make a good cup of tea." I do believe that will be engraved on my tombstone and will have considered myself to have been worthy.
As to tea, Loose, in a pot with a strainer. No, seriously not that strainer, use a fine mesh stainless steel strainer. And GOD FORBID if you use a tea bag, DO NOT squeeze it. If you do you will be violating the Cardinal Command handed down from my mother and that 7.6 magnitude earthquake you are feeling underfoot will have its origin at the site of her grave.
Finally, my go to loose tea sources are: The Tea Source, Minneapolis, MN; and Upton Tea, Holliston, MA. Do not press the complete order button until there is some Pu-Erh tea in your basket. Trust me on that one.Posted by: Diana Pool at October 12, 2026 07:52 AM (/+0AZ)
The Nobel Peace Prize Is Neither Noble Nor Supportive Of Peace!
Navi Pillay just won the Nobel Peace Prize, and for those of you who are thinking..."Who," (I'm one of them) you would be entirely correct. She is an apparatchik in the international justice racket, first serving as a judge in South Africa..a well-known bastion of the rule of law! She then moved on to the UN, the International Criminal Court, and the International Criminal Tribunal For Rwanda.
These are just some of the organizations across the world that are linked by a common motivation...vast virtue signalling while doing almost nothing to combat the evils of the world. And they are committed post-modern adherents to the concept that the 3rd World can do no wrong, while the West is the root of all evil! Remember, the parent organization of the "Peace" Industry is the United Nations!
the UN's 54-nation Economic and Social Council nominated the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN's Committee for Program and Coordination, which meets next month to shape policy on women's rights, human rights, disarmament, and terrorism prevention.
Iran most recently murdered between 50,000 and 100,000 protestors, uses rape as a theological weapon, and is the world's foremost sponsor of terrorism. Which makes them adored by the United Nations! Back to Navi Pillay. She is a typical anti-Western 3rd Worlder who is conspicuously silent when it comes to the real evil in the world. Remember the massacre at Charlie Hebdo? Yeah, she blamed them for their own murders, but conveniently described them as "protests." And when Danish newspapers reprinted the cartoons and a car bomb struck the Danish Embassy in Pakistan, she recommended censoring them rather than defending freedom of speech. Her record is depressingly consistent, and it is focused not on freedom, but on her 3rd World sensibility of Western responsibility for the ills of the world. And the Nobel Committee gobbles up that sort of crap! Have there been deserving winners? Sure, but just glance at the list of winners and it is obvious that it is usually hyper-political, self-serving, anti-Western, and also impossibly silly.Maybe Next Year They'll Give the Chemistry Prize to a Hamas Bomb Maker
-- Garry Kasparov To be fair to the other Nobel Prize winners, the peace prize is decided by an entirely different organization called the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which is a five-member committee chosen by the Norwegian parliament, and whose decisions are final and do not go before the larger assembly. But that comment illuminates the problem inherent in the commercialization and politicization of the peace process. The world spends billions of dollars each year on hundreds of international committees and organizations (including the UN) that do very little other than enrich many thousands of otherwise useless people who have spent their lives within that bubble. Elite University to small NGO to larger NGO to government service to mega-NGO...complete with private jets and great restaurants and luxury hotels in every city. And on the way they lecture the West about how evil we are and how we should spend more money helping the developing world, while siphoning off most of that money for their own. All of those organizations, and the prizes they give to their friends and colleagues and fellow NGOs are a boondoggle that pisses away money that could be spent on more productive things, or even better, not spent at all, so the taxpayers of the West who fund these things can keep a little bit more of their money.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Good afternoon everyonePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:00 PM (Ia/+0)
2 Good Sunday to all.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at October 11, 2026 12:02 PM (iIyc0)
3 Dutifully called emPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:04 PM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 12:04 PM (RORbl)
5 Like all Leftists organizations the rot is beyond repairPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:04 PM (Ia/+0)
6 The Arafat Peace Prize?Posted by: Roy at October 11, 2026 12:07 PM (qwype)
7 I thought it was a joke when He won it in 2009. When TR won it he had to help negotiate the end of the Russo-Japanese War!
I never heard of this Navi Pillay bint and wish I never did. She needs to be sent back to the RSA and condemned to stay there. Sadly, I believe her views are commonplace in the RSA.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 12:08 PM (ekZzx)
8 The Nobel committee lost all credibility the moment Yassar Arafat got a prize. It’s been meaningless since then. Lefties ruin everythingPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 12:09 PM (M+uMR)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 12:09 PM (Cqx++)
10 8 The Nobel committee lost all credibility the moment Yassar Arafat got a prize. It’s been meaningless since then. Lefties ruin everything
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 12:09 PM (M+uMR)
ObamaPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 12:10 PM (+gK6I)
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 12:10 PM (Sco7b)
12 9
Obama got one, right?
Just for being elected.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 12:09 PM (Cqx++)
For being black. It was an aspirational award given to him in advance for all the good he would do bringing peace to the world.
The committee may have been influenced by all the pictures of Obama surrounded by halos. Those were fun. And subtle.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 12:11 PM (Sco7b)
13 The Nobel Committee would award their Peace Prize to Satan before awarding it to anyone in the US to the right of Bernie Sanders.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 12:11 PM (5rh/l)
14 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Anne Carson. One of her poems:
My personal poetry is a failure.
I do not want to be a person.
I want to be unbearable.
Lover to lover, the greenness of love.
Cool, cooling.
https://tinyurl.com/2bpywcwt
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You want to be unbearable? Well, congratulations and we'll spot you the insufferable!
P.S. And you thought they couldn't do worse than Bob Dylan.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:12 PM (ndZc7)
15 Maybe Trump will lose interest in this prize.Posted by: Chairman LMAO at October 11, 2026 12:15 PM (cWLG3)
16 Haven’t we arrived at the point where the Nobel
Committee is antisemitic? I saw an article written by Elie Wiesel’s son last night and he was lamenting this prize and that was his conclusion. I agree… this lady seems obsessed with accusing Israel of genocide because they have the nerve to defend themselvesPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 12:16 PM (M+uMR)
17 On the upside, she might not smell as bad as Arafat.Posted by: Dr. Shannon Klingman at October 11, 2026 12:17 PM (EdP2u)
18 Even the Austrian Painter was nominated for the Nobel...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (l3cgK)
19
Was Ol'Navi involved in the main horror of South African "justice"....necklacing?
Necklacing, in case you've forgotten, is the practice of tying someone's hands ten cramming a tire soaked in gasoline over their heads and torso's then setting it on fire to suffocate and burn them to death.
She shouldn't be any where near a Nobel or even a generic Peace Prize.Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (YSUhf)
20 On a happier note, America, F*ck Yeah!
March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (ndZc7)
21 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Anne Carson. One of her poems:
My personal poetry is a failure.
I do not want to be a person.
I want to be unbearable.
Lover to lover, the greenness of love.
Cool, cooling.
Worst. Limerick. Ever.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (YSUhf)
22 19
Was Ol'Navi involved in the main horror of South African "justice"....necklacing?
Necklacing, in case you've forgotten, is the practice of tying someone's hands ten cramming a tire soaked in gasoline over their heads and torso's then setting it on fire to suffocate and burn them to death.
She shouldn't be any where near a Nobel or even a generic Peace Prize.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (YSUhf)
Winnie Mandela was nominated for the Nobel in 1984...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:19 PM (l3cgK)
23 >>Maybe Trump will lose interest in this prize.
He did. Years ago when he was asked about the Nobel and he replied "Peace is the prize".
Anyone notice what just happened between Russia and Ukraine?Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:19 PM (viF8m)
24 21 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature Anne Carson. One of her poems:
My personal poetry is a failure.
I do not want to be a person.
I want to be unbearable.
Lover to lover, the greenness of love.
Cool, cooling.
Worst. Limerick. Ever.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM (YSUhf)
Doggerel.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (l3cgK)
25 Look Fat, I deserve one too! I got 81 million votes, campaigning from my basement!Posted by: Doktor Biden's Husband at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (EdP2u)
26 And Elisha Wiesel-son of Eli Wiesel -condemned the award being given to her as well:
https://tinyurl.com/pxebz2x7
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (JrHfD)
Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (+gK6I)
28
In my own neck of the woods, I can't say any of the Chemistry laureates didn't deserve it, but there are those who were overlooked for personal reasons. Mendelev was nominated many times, but Svente Arrenius always blackballed him. Henry Eyring never got it because he was a prominent Mormon. F. Albert Cotton never got it because Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson hated his guts.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (eRlcH)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 12:21 PM (/QHx4)
30 The person who received the Nobel Peace Prize is an international court judge. She's one of those people who is anti-Israel and will use any means to stop them.Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 12:22 PM (Oy/m2)
31 Has anyone figured out what the Big Beautiful Russian Diesel Deal is supposed to do? Is it:
a. A simple attempt to lower fuel prices in the US before the election?
b. The US sending a message to Zelensky to stop attacking Russian oil infrastructure, which is messing with the world economy, without the US switching sides in the war?
c. The US switching sides in the war?
d. 4D chess, and now Putin has a reason to stop the war, to end the refinery attacks, so Russia can earn some foreign currency?Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 11, 2026 12:22 PM (TRsrv)
32 23 >>Maybe Trump will lose interest in this prize.
He did. Years ago when he was asked about the Nobel and he replied "Peace is the prize".
Anyone notice what just happened between Russia and Ukraine?
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:19 PM (viF8m)
You mean the Russian Yandex datacenter? Someone was saying that 50% of the spam traffic suddenly went quiet...
https://youtu.be/EKu7TYWNxqAPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:22 PM (l3cgK)
33 25 Look Fat, I deserve one too! I got 81 million votes, campaigning from my basement!
Posted by: Doktor Biden's Husband at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (EdP2u)
Is there a Nobel for fertilizer production?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:23 PM (l3cgK)
34 Mendelev was nominated many times, but Svente Arrenius always blackballed him.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:20 PM (eRlcH)
Eh...a correct periodic table isn't that important.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 12:23 PM (k5CNB)
35 So....
I was cleaning up the dishes when this song suddenly popped into my head from when I was a wee lad.
Sing around the campfire
Join the Campfire Girls
Sing WoHeLo
Sing WoHeLo
Work, Health, Love
The Campfire Girls advertised all the time on TV.
I was a Cub Scout. So, I knew about the Brownies but I never met any Campfire Girls.
I just assumed they were 2nd tier Brownies or some such thing.
Anyway...were any of you Ettes Campfire Girls?
If so, what was that all about?
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:24 PM (YSUhf)
36 I don't know if the prize for mathematics has already been awarded but . . .
Ezydu
@ezradulis
Actor Matthew Lillard: "There are more rapists from that university [Cornell] than there are trans athletes in the world competing in boys' – in other sports."Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:24 PM (ndZc7)
37 I always thought it would be funny to adopt a female African name and write a heartfelt book of love and loss as I deal with Western prejudice and my own society's dim view of lesbianism.
I'd toss in one or two other pet projects too. Maybe I'm also 250 pounds and promoting fat acceptance.
Lay back and just let the accolades and awards roll in.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 12:24 PM (Sco7b)
38 Is there a Nobel for fertilizer production?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:23 PM (l3cgK)
They have gotten it correct a few times. They gave Norman Borlaug the Nobel Peace Prize!Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 12:25 PM (k5CNB)
39 Perfect, CBD.Posted by: scottst at October 11, 2026 12:25 PM (c4ays)
40 Sing around the campfire
Join the Campfire Girls
Sing WoHeLo
Sing WoHeLo
Work, Health, Love
I salute you for remembering my song.Posted by: Patrice Munsel at October 11, 2026 12:28 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 12:28 PM (k5CNB)
42 >>You mean the Russian Yandex datacenter? Someone was saying that 50% of the spam traffic suddenly went quiet..
I mean Trump just bitch slapped that cosplaying midget in Ukraine and diesel prices are going to start dropping.
Unexpectedly.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:28 PM (viF8m)
43 Look, it's quite simple. They're international criminals and they've got themselves a court.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:29 PM (ndZc7)
44 43 Look, it's quite simple. They're international criminals and they've got themselves a court.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:29 PM (ndZc7)
Thus the name.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:30 PM (l3cgK)
45 Per article in the Post "President toys with renaming Atlantic and Pacific ‘Trump Ocean’"
Ha ha. He's the master at trolling.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:30 PM (lJ0H4)
46 They have gotten it correct a few times. They gave Norman Borlaug the Nobel Peace Prize!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
A wonderful Norwegian-American that might have saved billions from starving to death.Posted by: King Olav V at October 11, 2026 12:31 PM (EdP2u)
47 I mean Trump just bitch slapped that cosplaying midget in Ukraine and diesel prices are going to start dropping.
Unexpectedly.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:28 PM (viF8m)
ABC had a weepy Zelenskiy on this morning talking about how it's up to his "people" to call for an election and he needs the US to stop Putin.... The "media" was chomping at the bit to go after Trump.. How long before we get another "Russiagate"?Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 12:31 PM (+gK6I)
48 Is there a single person on this planet whose life was in any way improved by the blatherings of this dumb bint?Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (guGkK)
49
I salute you for remembering my song.
Posted by: Patrice Munsel at October 11, 2026 12:28 PM (EdP2u)
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She made her Metropolitan Opera debut at 18, which Rudolf Bing described as a record he prayed would never be broken.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (eRlcH)
50 15 Maybe Trump will lose interest in this prize.
Posted by: Chairman LMAO at October 11, 2026 12:15 PM (cWLG3)
The Bien Pensants are always quick to call Trump unseemly for wanting the Nobel Prize, while the point of the prize is for people to actually compete for it, and in the competition peace would begin to break out.
That said, it's a fools errand to expect this crowd to recognize Trump. History will get the last laugh. Besides, he'd be in good company. Gandhi never got a Prize, either.Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (MqX6L)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:35 PM (ndZc7)
52 45 Per article in the Post "President toys with renaming Atlantic and Pacific ‘Trump Ocean’"
Ha ha. He's the master at trolling.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:30 PM (lJ0H4)
East Trump Sea, West Trump Sea...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (l3cgK)
53
Speaking of opera...
The lovely and cultured Mrs naturalfake and I will being seeing and hearing Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" this week.
Should be a fun time.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (YSUhf)
54 I was hoping my work in theoretical physics would finally be recognized.Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (ei1sX)
55 The memo has gone out.
https://tinyurl.com/y2xw8k94
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie?
Could they be anymore more obvious? LOLPosted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (lJ0H4)
56 48 Is there a single person on this planet whose life was in any way improved by the blatherings of this dumb bint?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (guGkK)
Politicians and journalists?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (l3cgK)
57 " Nobel Peace Prize Is Neither Noble Nor Supportive Of Peace!"
Except in the way The Religion Of Peace is about peace. Once everyone else is in full submission, or dead, then there will be peace. (but only for those in charge)Posted by: illiniwek at October 11, 2026 12:38 PM (vbXSk)
58 This guy deserves the prize for economics.
ICE to deport illegal alien who pretended to be part of DHS and sold deportation "immunity" cards to other illegal aliensPosted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:38 PM (ndZc7)
59 Looks like we're going to find out where Peg-boy Talarico was for 12 days. Seems Sortor and another reporter are going to spill the beans at 1pm if his campaign doesn't.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 12:39 PM (uOLcV)
60 58 This guy deserves the prize for economics.
ICE to deport illegal alien who pretended to be part of DHS and sold deportation "immunity" cards to other illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:38 PM (ndZc7)
So like the "Get out of Jail Free" cards in Monopoly?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:39 PM (l3cgK)
61 59 Looks like we're going to find out where Peg-boy Talarico was for 12 days. Seems Sortor and another reporter are going to spill the beans at 1pm if his campaign doesn't.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 12:39 PM (uOLcV)
Old and out: Peg-leg
New and Improved: Pegged-assPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:40 PM (l3cgK)
62
Look, it's quite simple. They're international criminals and they've got themselves a court.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
Is that where they play midnight basketball?Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 12:41 PM (Cqx++)
63 Per article in the Post "President toys with renaming Atlantic and Pacific ‘Trump Ocean’"
Ha ha. He's the master at trolling.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:30 PM (lJ0H4)
East Trump Sea, West Trump Sea...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Heck, why not rename the Rocky Mountains too. The Trump Mountains has a nice ring to it. Think of all those rich lefties in Aspen and Vail having to ski The Trumps.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:41 PM (lJ0H4)
64 The memo has gone out.
https://tinyurl.com/y2xw8k94
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:35 PM (ndZc7)
Who or what is Miss Rachel? I have no clue what the context is. Still, it's funny how the left parrots identical talking points so efficiently.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 11, 2026 12:43 PM (0aYVJ)
65 >>How long before we get another "Russiagate"?
As long as we stop falling for media bullshit and look at the facts, never.
Other than hard sciences, the Nobel is a participation trophy for obeying the blob. Barry Soetero got one just for being half black.
The men who pioneered ivermectin as a cheap and effective treatment for a variety of infections shared a Nobel. Then they got ignored when it didn't fit the media's narrative.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:43 PM (viF8m)
66 > You mean the Russian Yandex datacenter? Someone was saying that 50% of the spam traffic suddenly went quiet..
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Russia, had.... 3 of them. 2 were put out of action and the 3rd is (last I saw) at risk, but still standing.
Now, if "someone" would hit China's datacenter bot farms. All of them.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 12:43 PM (RORbl)
67
ICE to deport illegal alien who pretended to be part of DHS and sold deportation "immunity" cards to other illegal aliens
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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Apparently he perceives 'The Land of Opportunity' differently than we do.Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 12:44 PM (XeU6L)
68 The memo has gone out.
https://tinyurl.com/y2xw8k94
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:35 PM (ndZc7)
That isn't our "Gabe" is it?Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:45 PM (guGkK)
69 I was hoping my work in theoretical physics would finally be recognized.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (ei1sX)
Check the sidebar.Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 12:45 PM (k5CNB)
70 Who or what is Miss Rachel?
She's a vehement Jew-hater who has a kid's channel on Youtube.
"This is the letter G. The letter G is for Genocide."Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:46 PM (guGkK)
71 What was your first clue, Sherlock?
San Francisco’s Left-Wing Experiment Backfires? Mayor Admits City “Lost Its Way”Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:46 PM (ndZc7)
72
San Francisco’s Left-Wing Experiment Backfires? Mayor Admits City “Lost Its Way”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:46 PM (ndZc7)
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Real Communism has never been tried!Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:47 PM (eRlcH)
73 Looks like we're going to find out where Peg-boy Talarico was for 12 days. Seems Sortor and another reporter are going to spill the beans at 1pm if his campaign doesn't.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 12:39 PM (uOLcV)
It could be a live boy or dead girl, the press ain’t gonna cover it. The pollsters and the press really want the freak to win. I think the Bushes and Cornyn want the same…. I’m a little worried franklyPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 12:47 PM (M+uMR)
74 Is there a single person on this planet whose life was in any way improved by the blatherings of this dumb bint?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (guGkK)
Gonna have to narrow it down a bit, Cicer....Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 12:48 PM (1Ff7Z)
75 San Francisco’s Left-Wing Experiment Backfires? Mayor Admits City “Lost Its Way”
In other news, officials at the Harland & Wolff Shipyard concede that their Titanic fell somewhat sort of its performance goals.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:49 PM (guGkK)
76 I was hoping my work in theoretical physics would finally be recognized.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (ei1sX)
I thought your work in physics was practical, not theoretical?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 12:50 PM (1Ff7Z)
77 I agree… this lady seems obsessed with accusing Israel of genocide because they have the nerve to defend themselves
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 12:16 PM (M+uMR)
Bzzzt! Category error!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 12:50 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:51 PM (ndZc7)
79 Except in the way The Religion Of Peace is about peace. Once everyone else is in full submission, or dead, then there will be peace. (but only for those in charge)
Posted by: illiniwek at October 11, 2026 12:38 PM (vbXSk)
Sounds about right.Posted by: Tacitus at October 11, 2026 12:51 PM (1Ff7Z)
80 Real Communism has never been tried!
Posted by: Hadrian
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The wrong people were in charge. This time it will be different.Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 12:51 PM (XeU6L)
81 I remember shortly after Obama got the Prize, a pier-side food place on Catalina Island had a sign - Free Nobel Prize with 2 Fish Tacos!
I loved it! The only thing that bastard ever earned in his life was mockery.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 12:52 PM (bH+s8)
82 Miss Rachel also endorses every left wing political point there is although she may not discuss them on her show, including approval for transgenderism for kids.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 12:52 PM (JrHfD)
83 Check the sidebar.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 12:45 PM (k5CNB)
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Go Weasel!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:53 PM (GNqmQ)
Posted by: Calgacus at October 11, 2026 12:53 PM (guGkK)
85 And they gave the Peace Prize one year to Al Gore rather than Irena Sendler.Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 12:53 PM (GMWTj)
86 Real Communism has never been tried!
Posted by: Hadrian
To paraphrase Milton Friedman - if communists ever studied economics, they wouldn't be communists.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 12:53 PM (bH+s8)
87 Bullets are particles! Sort of!Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:54 PM (GNqmQ)
88 The measure of a man.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:51 PM (ndZc7)
Eight inches?Posted by: Blonde Dumb at October 11, 2026 12:54 PM (1Ff7Z)
89 I was hoping my work in theoretical physics would finally be recognized.
Posted by: Weasel at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (ei1sX)
Check the sidebar.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
Yet another example of American exceptionalism.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:54 PM (lJ0H4)
90 Didn't Gore and Obama both get prizes? Look upon all of their good works and rejoice.Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 11, 2026 12:55 PM (cJOax)
91 Tomorrow is Columbus Day, again, not indigenous people day.
Neither Columbus nor Trump will ever win a Nobel. The Nobel for anything other than science is a participation trophy for leftists.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 12:55 PM (viF8m)
92 Never liked opera. Grew up in Brooklyn. I could hear screaming Italians for free, day or night.Posted by: Hey, Luigi!! at October 11, 2026 12:56 PM (EdP2u)
93 "This is the letter G. The letter G is for Genocide."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
"G is also for Goat, which Achmed loves very, very much."Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 12:56 PM (uOLcV)
94 I was scanning world news this morning, and see something that is a great puzzlement; if these wars in the middle east are all about Israel, how come the biggest news right now is one group of Arabs (the Houthi) doing their best to murder another bunch of Arabs (the Saudis)?
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 12:56 PM (Y6Q+5)
95 Everything I know about opera is from BuggsPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:57 PM (Ia/+0)
96 63 Per article in the Post "President toys with renaming Atlantic and Pacific ‘Trump Ocean’"
Ha ha. He's the master at trolling.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:30 PM (lJ0H4)
East Trump Sea, West Trump Sea...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
Heck, why not rename the Rocky Mountains too. The Trump Mountains has a nice ring to it. Think of all those rich lefties in Aspen and Vail having to ski The Trumps.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:41 PM (lJ0H4)
Melania peaks?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:57 PM (l3cgK)
97 Why is the UN still headquartered in the US? Shouldn’t it be in Iran? Or at least rotating countries? Why do we have to pay for them to be here and give the majority of financial support?Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 12:58 PM (QKI1C)
98
Actually, adults neither seek nor accept awards. Grigori Perleman declined the Fields Medal in 2006. Charles Ives won the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1947 and gave the money away, saying that prizes were for boys.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:59 PM (eRlcH)
99 72
San Francisco’s Left-Wing Experiment Backfires? Mayor Admits City “Lost Its Way”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:46 PM (ndZc7)
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Real Communism has never been tried!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:47 PM (eRlcH)
It was real to its victims.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:59 PM (l3cgK)
100 How come Josef Mengele never received a Nobel Prize for medicine??Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 01:00 PM (Oy/m2)
101 East Trump Sea, West Trump Sea...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
...Heck, why not rename the Rocky Mountains too. The Trump Mountains has a nice ring to it. Think of all those rich lefties in Aspen and Vail having to ski The Trumps.
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:41 PM (lJ0H4)
Melania peaks?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 12:57 PM (l3cgK)
I'd settle for a spot up on Mt Rushmore.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:01 PM (bH+s8)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 01:02 PM (ndZc7)
103 It's one o'clock - do you know where Talarico was?Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 01:02 PM (GMWTj)
104
Why do we have to pay for them to be here and give the majority of financial support?
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 12:58 PM (QKI1C)
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New York whores >>> Geneva whoresPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:02 PM (eRlcH)
105 >>> Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:24 PM (ndZc7)
1) Who?
2) Every single male student at Cornell ought to sue his dumb ass for defamation. Except he'd probably like the attention.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:02 PM (3mtzY)
106 Actually, adults neither seek nor accept awards. Grigori Perleman declined the Fields Medal in 2006. Charles Ives won the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1947 and gave the money away, saying that prizes were for boys.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 12:59 PM (eRlcH)
Those examples, to me, are signs of real character. Hats off to them.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (bH+s8)
107 93 "This is the letter G. The letter G is for Genocide."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
"G is also for Goat, which Achmed loves very, very much."
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 12:56 PM (uOLcV)
https://tinyurl.com/mrxkfx8tPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (l3cgK)
108 @20
>>On a happier note, America, F*ck Yeah!
From A Conversation with an AI...
Yes, that statement is correct. According to data from the Small Arms Survey, there are an estimated 393 million civilian-owned firearms in the United States.
By comparison, the world's conventional military forces combined hold an estimated 133 million firearms. Because 393 million is significantly higher than 133 million, U.S. civilians do own more firearms than all of the world's militaries put together.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (XV/Pl)
109 I am disappointed the WNBA didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize for its enduring contributions that ennoble human experience through athletics and keeping tall lesbians employed while wearing wigs and fake eyelashes.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (VyD10)
110 It's one o'clock - do you know where Talarico was?
Somebody needs to put his picture on a milk carton.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:04 PM (bH+s8)
111 LOL.. Trump just got an "Oil" ceasefire from Putin and Zelenskyy... Z sure backed down from his bravado from this morning.Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:04 PM (+gK6I)
112 >>> 55 The memo has gone out.
https://tinyurl.com/y2xw8k94
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie?
Could they be anymore more obvious? LOL
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (lJ0H4)
Public executions of islhamic traitors are a Grave Threat To Our Precious Democracy!!!Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:04 PM (3mtzY)
113
By comparison, the world's conventional military forces combined hold an estimated 133 million firearms. Because 393 million is significantly higher than 133 million, U.S. civilians do own more firearms than all of the world's militaries put together.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (XV/Pl)
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The Gun Thread can overrun Western Europe.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:05 PM (eRlcH)
114 109 I am disappointed the WNBA didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize for its enduring contributions that ennoble human experience through athletics and keeping tall lesbians employed while wearing wigs and fake eyelashes.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (VyD10)
Economics--for increasing green dildo salesPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 01:05 PM (l3cgK)
115 114 109 I am disappointed the WNBA didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize for its enduring contributions that ennoble human experience through athletics and keeping tall lesbians employed while wearing wigs and fake eyelashes.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (VyD10)
You forgot the part about keeping whitey down...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:06 PM (+gK6I)
116 I thought seen a few articles Talarico has shown upPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:06 PM (Ia/+0)
117 116 I thought seen a few articles Talarico has shown up
Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:06 PM (Ia/+0)
Friday I think in AustinPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:07 PM (+gK6I)
118 I'm stealing/modifying a comment from X on Hasan's execution - just tell the Left it's a Late Term Abortion.
In their post-modernist world, who the hell can define what late is?Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:07 PM (bH+s8)
119 >>> 116 I thought seen a few articles Talarico has shown up
Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:06 PM (Ia/+0)
An appearance at some Austin music (?) festival; I haven't heard anything since then.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:08 PM (3mtzY)
120 I am disappointed the WNBA didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize for its enduring contributions that ennoble human experience through athletics and keeping tall lesbians employed while wearing wigs and fake eyelashes.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:03 PM (VyD10)
For the dedicated promotion of green dildos…Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:08 PM (M+uMR)
121 Which Nobel Prize is for mebounds?Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (3mtzY)
122
"Some Germans professed to sneer at the idea of an American Army having any impact on the field of battle. After all, in 1917, the entire army hardly came to 150,000 men, less even than Belgium’s. But to a generation of young German officers who had grown up reading tales of the Wild West, and who had studied the Civil War (which German staff officers all had done), the idea of having to fight a country where the average farmhouse probably had as many guns as the average German infantry platoon was far from reassuring." - John Mosier, The Myth of the Great WarPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (eRlcH)
123 >> Why is the UN still headquartered in the US?
Why is the International Maritime Organization, IMO, headquartered in London right around the corner from Lloyds in the City of London?Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (viF8m)
124
I thought seen a few articles Talarico has shown up
Posted by: Skip
An appearance at some Austin music (?) festival
Was he line dancing?Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (Cqx++)
125 The Gun Thread can overrun Western Europe.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:05 PM (eRlcH)
The French at least would surrender to it.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (bH+s8)
126 I haven't heard if most of the people who won the Nobel Peace Prize except for Carter and Obama. I did know of Lech Walesa, Mother Teresa
and Aung San Suu Kyi, of course.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (JrHfD)
127 I heard that Talarico, when he went missing, was holed up with his Donna Summer's disco records and a rainbow colored feather boa and simply lost track of time. It happens.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:10 PM (VyD10)
128 Horde mind: #114, #120Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 01:11 PM (l3cgK)
129 Talarico was in consultations with his master. Stan.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:11 PM (bH+s8)
130 >> Why is the UN still headquartered in the US?
Why is the International Maritime Organization, IMO, headquartered in London right around the corner from Lloyds in the City of London?
Posted by: JackStraw
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Wait...is this about the flow of money?Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (XeU6L)
131 An appearance at some Austin music (?) festival; I haven't heard anything since then.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:08 PM (3mtzY)
I heard he was walking funny. Some kind of hitch in his getalong.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (uOLcV)
133 >>> 123
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Why is the International Maritime Organization, IMO, headquartered in London right around the corner from Lloyds in the City of London?
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (viF8m)
I say, how dare you Notice this thing, uppity peasant!Posted by: International Maritime Organization at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (3mtzY)
134 Behold the shortest explanatory sentence in English: "Because it is".Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (Fv808)
135 Don't want to know where Tafreako was... Might end up giving him the sympathy vote if he had a nervous breakdown...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:12 PM (+gK6I)
136 Amusing statistic about India and international awards; in spite of its size, residents of India have only been awarded 5 Nobel prizes. There’s a gray area where some have been awarded to persons from India but who no longer lived there.
This carries over to the Olympics - India has 41 Olympic medals total in their entire history. They have precisely zero medals from the Winter Olympics.
BUT at the same time India has over 1400 medals in the Special Olympics.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 01:13 PM (Y6Q+5)
137 James Talafreako, you ARE the October surprise!Posted by: Cuckoo! Cuckoo! at October 11, 2026 01:13 PM (Ovx+P)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:13 PM (viF8m)
139 They should give the Nobel Prize to the CIA for creating Whirled Peas.
That's the Culinary Institute of America of course.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:14 PM (bH+s8)
140 Maybe Freako was getting campaign advice from Tampon Timmy.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:15 PM (3mtzY)
141
I heard that Talarico, when he went missing, was holed up with his Donna Summer's disco records
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Donna Summer. Yum.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:17 PM (eRlcH)
142 I’m biased I admit I but I think the refs screwed Bama last night. First they didn’t call an obvious pass interference against Georgia that would’ve put the Tide in easy FG range for a tying FG (and possibly more, they could’ve scored the winning TD). Then with Georgia trying to run out the clock they called a tricky-tack away from the play personal foul on Bama resulting in a first down and the game’s over. It was a penalty by the letter of the law but not the spirit of the rules. A yellow flag shouldn’t determine a good game like that. Georgia still would’ve had 3rd and 2… make them earn the first downPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:17 PM (M+uMR)
143 Thx CBD.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry to the guy who invented Zyklon BPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 01:17 PM (pJE7g)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (viF8m)
145 Nick Sortor says he knows where Talarico has been. Huge if true:
@nicksortor
🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
The “flu” thing was a BIG FAT LIE
Following reporting by @SaraGonzalesTX and @CarolineWren, a hospital employee told @RheinAmacher and I that Talarico had in fact been a patient at the Lindner Center of Hope near Cincinnati, Ohio, which specializes in around-the-clock mental health treatment.
While I sympathize with those dealing with mental health crises, this man is CLEARLY not suited to become a US Senator representing over 30 MILLION TEXANS.
The job doesn’t get easier after being elected — it only gets MORE stressful. And Talarico clearly can’t handle it.Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (Toos7)
146 The World Series: National League Edition between the Dodgers and Brewers starts tonight.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (VyD10)
147
While I sympathize with those dealing with mental health crises, this man is CLEARLY not suited to become a US Senator representing over 30 MILLION TEXANS.
Hopefully he doesn't get the sympathy vote like Fetterman did...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:19 PM (+gK6I)
148 That's the Culinary Institute of America of course.
Posted by: Chairborne!
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Anecdote: Married couple I knew were graduates.They owned an upscale restaurant in Atlanta.
I stopped by their house one evening, they were dining on delivery pizza.Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 01:20 PM (XeU6L)
149 The job doesn’t get easier after being elected — it only gets MORE stressful. And Talarico clearly can’t handle it.
Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (Toos7)
The booby got loose from the hatch...Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:20 PM (quk5M)
150 I don't know if the prize for mathematics has already been awarded but . . .
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Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:24 PM (ndZc7)
There is no Nobel Prize in mathematics, and various stories are told why. For (young) mathematicians the Fields medal is the equivalent. You have to be under 40 to receive the Fields medal.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 01:20 PM (bELOb)
151 Jack Straw, tomorrow is Italian American Appreciation day. Eat lots of pasta!
Italians were getting lynched in the south, so they set up a federal holiday honoring them using Columbus as the figurehead.
Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:21 PM (Toos7)
152 Anecdote: Married couple I knew were graduates.They owned an upscale restaurant in Atlanta.
I stopped by their house one evening, they were dining on delivery pizza. Posted by: Mike Hammer
This is the equivalent of a mechanic whose truck needed an oil change 15,000 miles ago.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:21 PM (VyD10)
153 >>> 145 Nick Sortor says he knows where Talarico has been. Huge if true:
@nicksortor
🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
The “flu” thing was a BIG FAT LIE
Following reporting by @SaraGonzalesTX and @CarolineWren, a hospital employee told @RheinAmacher and I that Talarico had in fact been a patient at the Lindner Center of Hope near Cincinnati, Ohio, which specializes in around-the-clock mental health treatment.
While I sympathize with those dealing with mental health crises, this man is CLEARLY not suited to become a US Senator representing over 30 MILLION TEXANS.
The job doesn’t get easier after being elected — it only gets MORE stressful. And Talarico clearly can’t handle it.
Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (Toos7)
Even Ashley Judd is laughing at this twink.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:21 PM (3mtzY)
154 Saw today in a comment elsewhere the Val Jarrett makes nearly $3/4 Million a year to hopefully drag the Monument to Barky into bankruptcy some dayPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:21 PM (Ia/+0)
155 The Left: Kill Trump! Kill Kirk! Kill Healthcare execs! Kill your babies!
Also the Left: A HIPAA violation?!!!! That's OUTRAGEOUS!!!!! This is GOING TOO FAR!!!!!Posted by: Cuckoo! Cuckoo! at October 11, 2026 01:22 PM (Ovx+P)
156 Gloomy day here. Exactly 32 degrees outside. Snowing lightly, but little wind, Yesterday was just as cold but very windy.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:22 PM (quk5M)
157 ...While I sympathize with those dealing with mental health crises, this man is CLEARLY not suited to become a US Senator representing over 30 MILLION TEXANS.
The job doesn’t get easier after being elected — it only gets MORE stressful. And Talarico clearly can’t handle it...
Well at least he got help. None of the current senators have even bothered doing that.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:22 PM (bH+s8)
158 No such Talafreako story appears anywhere in my news feed. The press will suppress as much as possiblePosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:22 PM (M+uMR)
159 Okay - supposedly Talafreako was in a mental hospital in Ohio called the Linder Center.Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 01:23 PM (GMWTj)
160 Seems a breach of HIPPA if the mental health center confirmed that Freako was a patient there.Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 01:23 PM (GMWTj)
161
The job doesn’t get easier after being elected — it only gets MORE stressful. And Talarico clearly can’t handle it.
Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:18 PM (Toos7)
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Senator is really kind of a scum-sucking job. Costs zillions to get elected, but if you do, you're nobody unless you're in the Inner Club. Otherwise you get pestered by donors and constituents, who you have to try to keep happy to get re-elected. Talarico isn't that talented.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:24 PM (eRlcH)
162 Spenser Pratt said this last week.. Like I said above, hope he doesn't get the sympathy vote...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:24 PM (+gK6I)
163 @nicksortor
🚨 BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Ohio mental hospital CONFIRMS James Talarico was discharged from the facility earlier this week
"In accordance with HIPPA regulations, we can only confirm that Mr. Talarico is one of our recent nutcases."Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 01:24 PM (guGkK)
164 Saw today in a comment elsewhere the Val Jarrett makes nearly $3/4 Million a year to hopefully drag the Monument to Barky into bankruptcy some day
Posted by: Skip
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Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valerie Jarrett (Director/ceo)$740,000 $0 $15,862
Robbin Cohen (Evp, Opc)-$610,195 $0 $40,554
Alfreda Bradley-coar (Evp, Chief Legal & People Officer) $424,769 $0 $15,423Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 01:25 PM (XeU6L)
165 I haven't heard if most of the people who won the Nobel Peace Prize except for Carter and Obama. I did know of Lech Walesa, Mother Teresa
and Aung San Suu Kyi, of course.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 01:09 PM (JrHfD)
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Norman Borlaug. One of the very few people actually to deserve it.Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:25 PM (amcLV)
166 Field goals are too easy now. It’s absolutely ridiculous… a team passes midfield and they’re in FG range. That’s now how the game was intended to be… a 45 yarder is supposed to be hard and low percentagePosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:25 PM (M+uMR)
167 Is there a single person on this planet whose life was in any way improved by the blatherings of this dumb bint?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 12:32 PM (guGkK)
Other than herself?Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 01:26 PM (bELOb)
168 A debate with Paxton thrashing Talarico until he drops to the ground, curls up in a fetal ball and starts screaming "mommy" might draw good ratingsPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 01:26 PM (pJE7g)
169 >>Jack Straw, tomorrow is Italian American Appreciation day. Eat lots of pasta!
I just might do that.
One thing I do miss about living in Boston was the Italian food. And wise guys. Mostly the food.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:26 PM (viF8m)
170 Gloomy day here. Exactly 32 degrees outside. Snowing lightly, but little wind, Yesterday was just as cold but very windy.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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AJ beckons...Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 01:26 PM (XeU6L)
171 Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Valerie Jarrett (Director/ceo)$740,000 $0 $15,862
Robbin Cohen (Evp, Opc)-$610,195 $0 $40,554
Alfreda Bradley-coar (Evp, Chief Legal & People Officer) $424,769 $0 $15,423
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 01:25 PM (XeU6L)
What does the pigeon shit scrubber-offer get paid? By rights, he/she should get a bundle. Hell of a job.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:27 PM (quk5M)
172
Hospital employees are not supposed to reveal information about patients. I think a law has been broken. Talarico is a freak, but this breach is wrong .Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 11, 2026 01:27 PM (biznJ)
173 Seems a breach of HIPPA if the mental health center confirmed that Freako was a patient there.
Posted by: CTHillary, dead but dreaming at October 11, 2026 01:23 PM (GMWTj)
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Fairly certain that an admission to a facility is a matter of public record. Diagnosis and treatments, on the other hand, would be covered by HIPAA.Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:28 PM (amcLV)
174 I don't think having mental health problems will harm Talarico's chances. I think people will vote against him for other reasons . Tom Kean Jr. who is the son of our former Governor and had been missing from the House of Representatives for months, because of mental health problems but he explained nothing till he reappeared , is still running for his seat, and because of his being missing will probably lose his seat to the Democrat.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 01:28 PM (JrHfD)
175 Being able to watch sportsball on a TV, a laptop, and a cell phone at the same time is wildly underrated experience.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:28 PM (VyD10)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:29 PM (M+uMR)
Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (+gK6I)
179 BUT at the same time India has over 1400 medals in the Special Olympics.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Quit caste-ing aspersions!Posted by: Dot, Not Feather at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (EdP2u)
180 >>> Hopefully he doesn't get the sympathy vote like Fetterman did... Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:19 PM (+gK6I)
Maybe! It's the thing to do now.
I was actually called ableist for thinking Fetterman should step down after his stroke. And Clancy's lawyer tried to get the holdout juror labeled as ableist, said he wouldn't vote not guilty because she was in a wheelchair. But hopefully Texans don't care that they might be called ableists if they vote for Paxton over Talarico.
The man is a vegan who has a messed up view of the nature of Jesus, while living in Texas of all places. Thats gonna mess with you. Dude needs to move to a more liberal state.Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (Toos7)
181 No wonder th rd Barky people are begging for donations to keep that money pit goingPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (Ia/+0)
182 Soros and the anti Second Amendment groups just dumped over $100 million into Democrats coffers. The main objective is to try and swing 8 key House races to take back control. The money is specifically targeting the Second Amendment gains we have made under this Republican majority and Trump. They’ve completely lost their minds over the recent change for NFA items and plan to roll that back as soon as they can.
You have to ask yourself- why do they keep going after your 2A rights? You won’t line the answer. Maybe take a gaze across the pond for some clues.Posted by: Vengeance at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (DD6gL)
183 Has anybody raised the monkey pox theory to explain Talarico's going missing?Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (VyD10)
184 Hospital employees are not supposed to reveal information about patients. I think a law has been broken. Talarico is a freak, but this breach is wrong .
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 11, 2026 01:27 PM (biznJ)
Public employees and politicians should have a lower expectation of privacy in such things than the average citizen. Particularly if the nature of the "medical" event calls into question their ability to do the job they seek to get.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (quk5M)
185 Has anybody raised the monkey pox theory to explain Talarico's going missing?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (VyD10)
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*raises hand*Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:32 PM (amcLV)
186
BUT at the same time India has over 1400 medals in the Special Olympics.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Quit caste-ing aspersions!
Posted by: Dot, Not Feather at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (EdP2u)
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I'm not trying to curry favor.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:32 PM (eRlcH)
187 No wonder th rd Barky people are begging for donations to keep that money pit going
Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (Ia/+0)
USAID is tapped out. It can barely pay the security guard that keeps hobos from camping out in the lobby.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 01:33 PM (guGkK)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:33 PM (/QHx4)
189 182 Soros and the anti Second Amendment groups just dumped over $100 million into Democrats coffers
Kind of late isn't it ?Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (+gK6I)
190 BUT at the same time India has over 1400 medals in the Special Olympics.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Quit caste-ing aspersions!
Posted by: Dot, Not Feather at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (EdP2u)
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I'm not trying to curry favor.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:32 PM (eRlcH)
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*tries to come up with pun involving "tikka masala"*
*fails*Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (amcLV)
191 Na'avi Pillay, is she a blue skinned alien from a James Cameron movie?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (2GVsD)
192
In the crazy world of politics today I would not be surprised if the freak is elected.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:33 PM (/QHx4)
I'd agree except it's TexasPosted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (+gK6I)
193 The Jewish Chronicle:
Danish ex-foreign minister ‘shocked’ by Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay
Per Stig Møller says the former UN human rights chief advocated censorship during the Muhammad cartoons crisis
October 11, 2026 11:03Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (88C+u)
194
*tries to come up with pun involving "tikka masala"*
*fails*
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:34 PM (amcLV)
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You're Sikh in the head.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:35 PM (eRlcH)
195 Largest mass lynching in American history (11) was of Italians in Louisiana.Posted by: Pretty Sure They Deserved It at October 11, 2026 01:35 PM (EdP2u)
196 112 >>> 55 The memo has gone out.
https://tinyurl.com/y2xw8k94
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie?
Could they be anymore more obvious? LOL
Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 12:37 PM (lJ0H4)
Public executions of islhamic traitors are a Grave Threat To Our Precious Democracy!!!
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:04 PM (3mtzY)
No one will be forced to watch.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (5rh/l)
197 Fairly certain that an admission to a facility is a matter of public record. Diagnosis and treatments, on the other hand, would be covered by HIPAA.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:28 PM (amcLV)
COVID vaccine status being the notable exception to HIPAA, of course...Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (08OqX)
198 Talarico is back on X talkin' trash at Paxton for refusing to debate. Either that or he gave some AIDS I mean, gave his aides the keys to his account.Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (88C+u)
199 National Endowment for Democracy.
Still around.
We're still in a war against globalists. And they don't play by the rules. Gird your loins and hit back harder.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (viF8m)
200 >>> 196
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No one will be forced to watch.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (5rh/l)
Not even Hillary?
Sad!Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (3mtzY)
201 Talefreako caught the sexually transmitted diarrhea...Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (2GVsD)
202 That’s now how the game was intended to be… a 45 yarder is supposed to be hard and low percentage
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
And offensive linemen were intended to be 230-250#. The size, power, and speed of the players, derived from the human population, has grown considerably while the dimensions of the game have remained static (save moving the goalposts back). What do you expect?Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (Fv808)
203 198 Talarico is back on X talkin' trash at Paxton for refusing to debate. Either that or he gave some AIDS I mean, gave his aides the keys to his account.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM (88C+u)
The debates arranged by Talarico were not any place Paxton should go...Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:38 PM (+gK6I)
204 >The Nobel Peace Prize Is Neither Noble Nor Supportive Of Peace
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the old Groucho Marx comment works here- 'wouldn't want to join any club that would have me as a member'Posted by: Savage Henry at October 11, 2026 01:38 PM (ZxPkt)
205
198 Talarico is back on X talkin' trash at Paxton for refusing to debate. Either that or he gave some AIDS I mean, gave his aides the keys to his account.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 01:36 PM
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It's probably always been someone else writing it.Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 11, 2026 01:39 PM (biznJ)
206 Talefreako caught the sexually transmitted diarrhea...
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (2GVsD)
The has to be suitably mocking nickname for that disease; a challenge for the Horde.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:39 PM (quk5M)
207 >>> Hospital employees are not supposed to reveal information about patients. I think a law has been broken. Talarico is a freak, but this breach is wrong . Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 11, 2026 01:27 PM (biznJ)
Possibly. But if so it's the third most recent case of private info getting leaked that probably shouldn't be. But that's the culture we live in now.
1. Juror's name and pictures and private info getting released in the Clancy trial
2. Jane Doe's name and pictures leaked in the Cornell case
3. Talarico's mental health stay info leaked
To be fair, Talarico is running to be a public figure, whereas the other twi are private citizens dealing with court cases. If he used taxpayer money or donor money for that mental health stay, it could be argued his constituents have a right to know.Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:40 PM (Toos7)
208 What do you expect?
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (Fv80
I’d like some reasonable facsimile of the game I watched even 20 years ago. And BTW I never saw a more intimidating combo of speed and power than Lawrence Taylor and he played 30+ years agoPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:40 PM (M+uMR)
209 Has Talefreako given an interview before multiple media outlets?
If not, a staffer has decided to protect all their phony jobs by posting on Talefreako's official X account.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:41 PM (2GVsD)
210 Talafreako might do well in a debate now after debating himself for two weeks in a Rubber Room.Posted by: Ring The Bell For Mental Health at October 11, 2026 01:41 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 11, 2026 01:41 PM (bH+s8)
212 Talefreako caught the sexually transmitted diarrhea...
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:37 PM (2GVsD)
The has to be suitably mocking nickname for that disease; a challenge for the Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:39 PM (quk5M)
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Quaneesha's Revenge?Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:42 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:42 PM (/QHx4)
214 210 Talafreako might do well in a debate now after debating himself for two weeks in a Rubber Room.
Posted by: Ring The Bell For Mental Health at October 11, 2026 01:41 PM (EdP2u)
Paxton was a super Texas AG, but he has the charisma of a wet noodle and isn't very well spoken....Posted by: It's me donna at October 11, 2026 01:42 PM (+gK6I)
215 Real Communism has never been tried!
Posted by: Hadrian
Today Cambodia is notable for not producing outliers on the IQ bell curve. Saloth Sar successfully leveled the playing-field.
The Khmer Rouge counts as real Communism.Posted by: in a way we agree the USSR did not at October 11, 2026 01:42 PM (88C+u)
216 Star Trek Discovery and Sexually Transmitted Diarrhea both are STDs...Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:43 PM (2GVsD)
217 The International Criminal Court is where the International Criminals hold court.
Judge Roy Bean writ large.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:43 PM (LOvBA)
218 If I were a Democrat in Texas, I might want to sit the election out, rather than help elect a nutcase who could bring the Party into disrepute.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:44 PM (quk5M)
219 If I were a Democrat in Texas, I might want to sit the election out, rather than help elect a nutcase who could bring the Party into disrepute.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:44 PM (quk5M)
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*looks at Jasmine Crockett, who, after all, was elected*
*gives AOP the side-eye*Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 01:45 PM (amcLV)
220 The International Criminal Court is where International Justice is dispensed-with.Posted by: Odor In The Court Room at October 11, 2026 01:45 PM (EdP2u)
221 None of US taxpayer money should ever go to an NGO-period! I don’t care for our bureaucracy. I sure as hell don’t want our tax dollars being spent by foreigners. Call me a xenophobe or whatever kind of bigot that you can pile on, but I don’t care.Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 01:45 PM (m6fGY)
222 >>> Public executions of islhamic traitors are a Grave Threat To Our Precious Democracy!!
Supposedly the traitor is in a wheelchair now due to his own actions, so a firing squad might be a bad look.
Fine. Make it an all female paraplegic firing squad.
One of the men he tried to kill during the attack survived, and is trying to get permission to be there to see him get killed in person. Bless him. Probably saw a lot of good people die that day. They deserve justice.Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:46 PM (Toos7)
223 Nobel Peace Prize? I got one and I never did anything important.Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at October 11, 2026 01:46 PM (LOvBA)
224 You mean bring the party further into disrepute?
Abortion Barbie and Beat-off O'Rourke have not covered themselves in glory. And there is also Katy Padilla Stout running for office.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:46 PM (2GVsD)
225 I’d like some reasonable facsimile of the game I watched even 20 years ago. And BTW I never saw a more intimidating combo of speed and power than Lawrence Taylor and he played 30+ years ago
Posted by: LinusVanPelt
You picked one freak. The past had Jim Brown and Dick Butkus who could wreak havoc today but the vast majority of players and teams in the 30s-60's would get crushed by the college top-20 today. Maybe the solution is to require the K and P be the same guy (though I'd prefer a great kicker to the expense of a shitty punter).Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 01:47 PM (Fv808)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:47 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:47 PM (2GVsD)
228 >>If I were a Democrat in Texas, I might want to sit the election out, rather than help elect a nutcase who could bring the Party into disrepute.
That's why you aren't a Democrat in Texas.
We're up against people who want to mutilate children and call in healthcare. There are no rules in a knife fight. There's just winning.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:47 PM (viF8m)
229 Dear Texas, please vote for the boring introvert AG and not the flagrant extravert Commie.Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at October 11, 2026 01:48 PM (LOvBA)
Posted by: It Is All Gay and Retarded at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (XWPQ9)
231 Nobel Peace Prize? I got one and I never did anything important.
Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at October 11, 2026 01:46 PM (LOvBA)
I worked hard for mine. I was the founder of modern terrorism.Posted by: Zombie Yasser Arafat at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (guGkK)
232 That's why you aren't a Democrat in Texas.
We're up against people who want to mutilate children and call in healthcare. There are no rules in a knife fight. There's just winning.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:47 PM (viF8m)
I was postulating the mythical sober Democrat. I know it's a stretch...Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (LOvBA)
234 Interestingly Donald Trump also has a Nobel Peace Prize now.
He has Maria Corina Machado's prize. The Nobel Committee have huffed that it's not transferable though.
I somewhat agree it's too early to tell, since Venezuela is still a dictatorship and the illegitimate pyrsyn in charge is invoking "ancestral wisdom" for an excuse why she's not going to be holding such white ideals as "elections".Posted by: 88C+u at October 11, 2026 01:50 PM (88C+u)
235 Talarico is a freak, but this breach is wrong .
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 11, 2026 01:27 PM (biznJ)
I understand your point, and it is valid, but I think that Talerico's entry into a senate race supersedes his right to privacy. Just like McConnell's disappearance, or even Representative Tom Kean's....Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2026 01:50 PM (k5CNB)
236 166 Field goals are too easy now. It’s absolutely ridiculous… a team passes midfield and they’re in FG range. That’s now how the game was intended to be… a 45 yarder is supposed to be hard and low percentage
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:25 PM (M+uMR)
I'm so old I remember when the uprights in the pros were at the goal line. And the uprights were 'H' shaped.
"The NFL moved the goal posts to the back of the end zone in 1974.
In the NFL’s earliest days, before the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles existed, the league followed the NCAA rule book. Goal posts were on the goal line. When the NCAA moved them to the end zone’s backline in 1927, the NFL followed suit.
In 1933, however, the NFL adopted its own rule book and placed the goal posts back on the goal line. NFL goal posts stayed there until 1974 when they were moved to the back of the end zone."
I can think of three ways filed goals can be made more difficult. Move the uprights a distance behind the end lines. Move the crossbar higher. Narrow the distance between the uprights. Or combine any two of those or all three. I don't foresee any changes in the next 10 years.Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 01:50 PM (5rh/l)
237
I was postulating the mythical sober Democrat. I know it's a stretch...
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (quk5M)
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Texas Democrats used to be reasonably normal. That species is extinct.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 01:51 PM (eRlcH)
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:51 PM (LOvBA)
239 I was the founder of modern terrorism.
Posted by: Zombie Yasser Arafat at October 11, 2026 01:49 PM (guGkK)
Poseur.Posted by: The Irish Republican Army at October 11, 2026 01:51 PM (k5CNB)
240 Who cares anymore? After Yasser Arafat won one it became meaningless anyway.Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 01:51 PM (m6fGY)
241 Anna, that's a hilarious thought. Though we know how well Acme products work...
I saw a meme where all of the people on the firing squad have cartoon bubbles over their heads, thinking they should shoot him in the dick first, before they aim for a more deadly spot.Posted by: LizLem at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (Toos7)
242 >>You picked one freak. The past had Jim Brown and Dick Butkus who could wreak havoc today but the vast majority of players and teams in the 30s-60's would get crushed by the college top-20 today. Maybe the solution is to require the K and P be the same guy (though I'd prefer a great kicker to the expense of a shitty punter).
I played high school ball against Fred Smerlas.
Some people are just built different.Posted by: JackStraw at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: the first Tamil Tiger sudoku-bomber at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (88C+u)
244 Once Hasan has been shot, what becomes of his body? Do they release it to mosque or family for a muzzie funeral? If it were up to me, I would have his corpse cremated, and the ashes pulverized, and pumped down some random disposal well.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (quk5M)
245 Has there ever been a study of how marrying one's cousins over centuries has impacted middle eastern IQs? For extra credit, toss in Somalia too.Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:53 PM (VyD10)
246 Just a friendly reminder, Joey Bidet was sharp as a tack until he suddenly wasn't because the media chose to ignore him turning into a rutabaga. And he was President.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:53 PM (2GVsD)
247 Personally I think elections are all about party now. It’s D or R, the name is irrelevant.
Maybe 10,20 years ago that wasn’t so much the case. You had Mitt Romney elected as governor of Mass for example. So the person did make a difference.
However in the ultra partisan 24/7 social media politics = war landscape, I don’t think that’s the case any longer. Talarico is a communist tranny loving retard. He’s a D and that’s all anyone cares about. The election is do you hate Trump the you vote D. Who the D is? Irrelevant.Posted by: It Is All Gay and Retarded at October 11, 2026 01:53 PM (XWPQ9)
248 *boom*
Posted by: the first Tamil Tiger sudoku-bomber at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (88C+u)
We've been around a lot longer than you wog tossers!Posted by: The Irish Republican Army at October 11, 2026 01:54 PM (k5CNB)
249 Guerilla warfare was used here by Francis Marrion, the "Swamp Fox." Asymetrical warfare. Neither the IRA nor the PLO invented it.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:54 PM (LOvBA)
250 If you thought Crockett losing would turn blacks off from voting for Talarico, I don't think "vote for the insane white boy" is going to helpPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 01:55 PM (pJE7g)
251 179 BUT at the same time India has over 1400 medals in the Special Olympics.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Quit caste-ing aspersions!
Posted by: Dot, Not Feather at October 11, 2026 01:30 PM (EdP2u)
India has a system...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 01:55 PM (l3cgK)
252 I understand that the Catholics and the Prots are forming alliances now to oppose their common enemy, Islam.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (LOvBA)
253 Shortly after the death of Mike Ditka, the Bears need to beat the Packers, right? Yet so far they’re getting boat raced. Da Coach is not happyPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (M+uMR)
254 Has there ever been a study of how marrying one's cousins over centuries has impacted middle eastern IQs? For extra credit, toss in Somalia too.
Geneticists postulate the existence of a gene that fosters a sexual attraction to persons with light bulb-shaped heads. Over the millennia, that produced modern Somalis.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (guGkK)
255 Why would it not be Justice for Nidal Hassan to be executed by dynamite?
If the firing squad is comprised of the living victims, I’d definitely go for that.Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (m6fGY)
256 183 Has anybody raised the monkey pox theory to explain Talarico's going missing?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (VyD10)
In previous posts, yes. Some actually embraced the power of AND with a device stuck up his ass as well...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (l3cgK)
257 The Old Man of the Mountain during the Third Crusade might have something to say about terrorism.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (2GVsD)
258 I can think of three ways filed goals can be made more difficult. Move the uprights a distance behind the end lines. Move the crossbar higher. Narrow the distance between the uprights. Or combine any two of those or all three. I don't foresee any changes in the next 10 years.
Posted by: Gref
Couple other options for discussion. Blindfold the kicker, and Ankle cuffs,Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:57 PM (VyD10)
259
Has there ever been a study of how marrying one's cousins over centuries has impacted middle eastern IQs? For extra credit, toss in Somalia too.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:53 PM (VyD10)
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YesPosted by: The House of Habsburg at October 11, 2026 01:57 PM (eRlcH)
260 If you thought Crockett losing would turn blacks off from voting for Talarico, I don't think "vote for the insane white boy" is going to help
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 01:55 PM (pJE7g)
Remember the Foreigner hit "Dirty White Boy"? Cries out for a parody called "Crazy White Boy" with images of Talarico.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2026 01:57 PM (quk5M)
261 The Mongols had a say about how to handle that sheik, in their turn.Posted by: spoiler: they weren't gentle at October 11, 2026 01:57 PM (88C+u)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 01:58 PM (Wy0hw)
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 11, 2026 01:58 PM (ZxPkt)
264 "Da Coach is not happy"
He might have a short stint in Purgatory and this is part of his punishment. Lesson: humility.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 01:58 PM (LOvBA)
265 Thanks CBD for shining a spotlight on this globohomo sh*tstain.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 01:58 PM (RIvkX)
266 Actually anyone can call the hospital switchboard and ask if a person is a patient there and their general status (stable, critical, etc).Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:59 PM (yEz+x)
267 253 Shortly after the death of Mike Ditka, the Bears need to beat the Packers, right? Yet so far they’re getting boat raced. Da Coach is not happy
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (M+uMR)
motor-boating > Boat racingPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 02:00 PM (l3cgK)
268 Blindfold the kicker, and Ankle cuffs,
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
Since when are we cuffing football players?!Posted by: Dallas at October 11, 2026 02:00 PM (88C+u)
269 Has anybody raised the monkey pox theory to explain Talarico's going missing?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My president has convictions at October 11, 2026 01:31 PM (VyD10)
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Yes.
Elon Musk.
https://tinyurl.com/3cuk4s6jPosted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:00 PM (Wy0hw)
270 1ST WORLD NOODPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 02:01 PM (Ia/+0)
271 Hasan should be executed by some sort of ridiculously slow dipping mechanismPosted by: Savage Henry at October 11, 2026 02:01 PM (ZxPkt)
272 >>Geneticists postulate the existence of a gene that fosters a sexual attraction to persons with light bulb-shaped heads. Over the millennia, that produced modern Somalis.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (guGkK)
Raising the question, "How many Somalis does it take to change a light bulb?"
Jury is still out.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 11, 2026 02:01 PM (nDXEV)
273 Actually anyone can call the hospital switchboard and ask if a person is a patient there and their general status (stable, critical, etc).
"Yes, he's here and he thinks he's Napoleon. Federal law prohibits us from providing any further information."Posted by: The Ohio State Nuthouse Switchboard at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (guGkK)
274 I get a kick out of English laws about that. The English nobility were rife with idiots, perhaps due to too many first-cousin marriages. (You gotta keep the money in the family).
So, the Pakis are simply doing shit that Beatrix Potter did not want to get involved with.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 11, 2026 02:02 PM (LOvBA)
275 On a happier note, America, F*ck Yeah!
March For Our Lives
@AMarch4OurLives
The United States has more guns in civilian hands than every military in the world combined.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 12:18 PM
Gathering dust.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (4NO2D)
276 I can think of three ways filed goals can be made more difficult. Move the uprights a distance behind the end lines. Move the crossbar higher. Narrow the distance between the uprights. Or combine any two of those or all three. I don't foresee any changes in the next 10 years.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 01:50 PM (5rh/l)
They can also make the kicker kick the ball from further away, like the 30 or 35 yard line.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (6ydKt)
277 For extra points, I mean ^^^Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 02:16 PM (6ydKt)
278 I can think of three ways filed goals can be made more difficult. Move the uprights a distance behind the end lines. Move the crossbar higher. Narrow the distance between the uprights. Or combine any two of those or all three. I don't foresee any changes in the next 10 years.
Posted by: Gref at October 11, 2026 01:50 PM
Add a top bar and make them hit the rectangle.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:18 PM (4NO2D)
279 I have though that perhaps we should make the long range kickoffs a part of the game. If you can kick off through the uprights, you get one point and have to rekick from from five yards further back.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 11, 2026 02:28 PM (4NO2D)
280 How did we survive without 75-in TVs??Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at October 11, 2026 03:34 PM (VyD10)
281 Mr Trump VERY UPSET. he did not win the BIG PRIZE
I do not recall anyone having the gall to insist that they should winPosted by: Banned at October 11, 2026 05:23 PM (PZxc6)
282 It was rigged! I won itPosted by: President Trump at October 11, 2026 05:30 PM (PZxc6)
283 Prof. Neil Peart should have won the Nobel Prize for Literature.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 06:56 PM (ekZzx)
284 97 Why is the UN still headquartered in the US? Shouldn’t it be in Iran? Or at least rotating countries? Why do we have to pay for them to be here and give the majority of financial support?
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 12:58 PM (QKI1C)
They have a full up HQ in Geneva. I’ve never been a get the U.S. out of the UN guy. I have always been a get the UN out of the U.S. guy.
I’m not even big on locations in the U.S. named UNESCO heritage sites.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 07:19 PM (ekZzx)
285
If the firing squad is comprised of the living victims, I’d definitely go for that.
Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 01:56 PM (m6fGY)
Are any of his victims (the wounded of course) still in the Army or another branch of service, or in the civilian DoD police force?
I’d grab them to at least have a role in the execution.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 12, 2026 03:02 AM (ekZzx)
Sunday Morning Book Thread 10-11-2026 [Sabrina Chase]
Welcome to the Book Thread, Guest Poster edition! I will be your host as we explore all sorts of book-related topics. All usual Book Thread rules are incorporated by reference (pets, beverage, clothing covering the lower limbs, etc.) with the special Sabrina Chase exemption for those stylish persons preferring kilts. Now let us proceed to today's topic, which is ...
Treasured Books from Childhood What books stuck in your head and made you the Reading Moron you are today? Even the ones that puzzle you still, or you know are the literary equivalent of a gas station hotdog. We do not judge here at the Book Thread! Not about reading, anyway. Fun books! Books that started you on the great adventure known as "the pictures are in your HEAD!" Books you read under the blankets with a flashlight and thought your parents didn't know about!
I was fortunate to grow up in a very literate home, surrounded by books. Many of which puzzled me greatly in my youth! But these are the ones I remember still with great fondness, and I often gift them to younger generations when I have the opportunity. - Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book I was fascinated by the devices and it probably led me into the twisty passages of experimental physics in the end. Also profoundly silly, a life philosophy that has guided me well. - Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag "Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats!" But he can only pick one ... - The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet I'm not saying I encourage children to get into spaceships powered by odd neighbors without parental supervision, but it is a great book and has a chicken doing noble deeds. And the importance of sulfur. - Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare Boy was it a shock when I got to the unexpurgated versions, let me tell you. Some of them are barely recognizable in the cleaned-up version. A Winter's Tale is almost reduced to a paragraph. - Danny Dunn series More science! - Space Cat Meets Mars Everyone wants a way to communicate with cats. - Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfeld. my first introduction to the concept that people really did think differently in ancient times, but it was believable and fun. Scary in some parts, like the concept that you could actually get killed for sacrilegious graffiti. - The Girl from Johnnycake Hill by Virginia Frances Voight. American history and early colonial culture. And the unwisdom of pet bears. - Mr. Revere and I by Robert Lawson. more fun American history, from the point of view of Paul Revere's horse. - Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. Illustrations by Robert Lawson. Responsible for me thinking for many, many years that wine corks grew on trees like bunches of grapes. I knew corks came from trees, see! And Lawson's illustrations made it very convincing.
- The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. More profound silliness with words, numbers, and a bored little boy. SO MANY PUNS. - The Cricket in Times Square by George Delden My introduction to the concept of crickets as pets, a street-smart mouse, and a genial cat. - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Secret hideouts the grownups don't know about are the very best hideouts. - The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs - The Pushcart War by Jean Merrill. A great faux documentary with fun characters.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Tolle LegePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (Ia/+0)
2 First?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:00 AM (wzUl9)
3 Didn't go further on 1776 yet. Waiting to read something from Moki.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:00 AM (1Ff7Z)
4 YepPosted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 09:00 AM (seCv0)
5 Besides calling em
On downward side of Winston Churchill's The Gathering Storm
And its a good day to get further along in itPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 09:01 AM (Ia/+0)
6 I've been an old book about rocks and minerals. It's full of solid facts.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:01 AM (MWfyi)
7 Good morning fellow Book Threadists. I hope everyone had a great week of reading.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:01 AM (yTvNw)
8 There's a fair amount of overlap between my childhood favorites and Sabrina's...Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:01 AM (FZ29D)
9 I remember De Seuss, but think first was Adventures of Dick and JanePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 09:03 AM (Ia/+0)
10 Missed it by a moth's whisker!
Morning, Book Folken. Of the classic treasured books from childhood, I can recall only Space Cat Goes to Mars, which I read in first grade. I somehow missed a lot of the usual childhood suspects like Pooh or Oz (except for the movie) or Mr. Toad and his friends. I went from Roy Rogers and Gene Autry young readers' adventures to Fleming's James Bond, then to Rex Stout and Ellery Queen. Since then I've been improving my mind with sensational fiction (as John Dickson Carr's Dr. Fell once said) and occasional literature.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:03 AM (wzUl9)
11 I think my first favorite book was "A Fish Out Of Water". It was about a boy who fed his goldfish too much.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:03 AM (MWfyi)
12 I've been an old book about rocks and minerals. It's full of solid facts.
Posted by: fd
Had a little book about rocks and minerals when I was a kid. Just loved it.Posted by: Tuna at October 11, 2026 09:04 AM (lJ0H4)
13 What books stuck in your head and made you the Reading Moron you are today?
I honestly don't remember.
Of your list, I only recognize Danny Dunn and Cricket in Times Square.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:05 AM (1Ff7Z)
14 I really enjoyed The Flight to the Mushroom Planet. Prior to that book, I also liked Blanche the Blue Nosed Witch.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:05 AM (0U5gm)
15 Good morning morons thanks Sabrina.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:06 AM (RIvkX)
16 Good morning, Sabrina and bookish folk.
I didn't discover Bellairs until I was an adult, first reading his fantasy novel "The Face in the Frost", and only later his Lewis Barnavelt stories for children (illustrated by Gorey!). All well worth seeking out.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 09:06 AM (kpS4V)
17 Morning, Sabrina.
Howdy, Horde.
Childhood treasures? I dunno. I was always reading, but almost nothing jumps out as a 'treasured book.' Earliest stuff I remember was a set of supermarket encyclopedias, a bunch of Little Golden Books, some volumes from one of the half-a-billion Doubleday book clubs (All the Mowgli Stories, Treasure Island, Tales from Shakespeare), Classics Illustrated comics. And whatever I could scrounge at the library. The usual hodge-podge, I suppose.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:06 AM (q3u5l)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:08 AM (RIvkX)
19 When I was a kid I was fascinated by books about Greek mythology. I was surprised to learn decades later that my husband--who grew up hundreds of miles from me in a very different home environment--shared my youthful fascination.
My favorite series when I was a girl were Henry Huggins and Henry Reed, not girly books. Never went through the horse and romance phases that most girls did.Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at October 11, 2026 09:08 AM (VV/pN)
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:09 AM (CjHsb)
21 Good morning horde
Sorry I've been missing threads
Wanted to scan the comments while cooking beef heart for the dog
Reading the latest HG ParryPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:09 AM (znREB)
22 The Lorax and the Sleep Book are two family traditions I have handed down. I have my original edition of The Lorax (with the Lake Erie reference) and the revision.
The Sleep Book is incredibly effective, both on me, my kids and now my grandkids. They never make it to the end.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:09 AM (ZOv7s)
23 Space Cat Meets Mars - Everyone wants a way to communicate with cats.
Yes, I'd imagine it would make it a lot easier for the cat to relay its direct orders to be followed to the precise letter.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:10 AM (6ydKt)
24 I started reading Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy this past week.
Not quite top tier, but still very good in its own way. Usually highly recommended by booktubers everywhere.
It's very much a character-driven story rather than a plot-driven story.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:10 AM (FZ29D)
25 I recall having a copy of Little Black Sambo, which was actually a very good story. I should have kept track of that book, as I believe it is banned now.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:10 AM (0U5gm)
26 If I had to pick an early book that made me the reading moron I am today, it'd be Heinlein's The Puppet Masters. Found it when I was 12 or 13, finished it, and said "Why didn't anyone tell me about this before?"Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:11 AM (q3u5l)
27 This week I finished George Pelecanos's The Cut, another of his very readable crime novels set in DC -- in residential neighborhoods, not in the "corridors of power." Pelecanos is very much like Elmore Leonard in his concerns and language.
Also finished, Lou Berney's 2025 Crooks. It's billed as a "novel about crime and family," but it is not a Godfather clone. The family has nothing to do with the Mob. Instead, they are *petty* crooks, small-time con artists and scammers. The story starts in Vegas in 1961 where hustler Buddy Mercurio meets Lillian, a redhead who is hard to impress, and continues on with their five children. Four of them grow up learning the ways of minor-league crime and how to cheat and hustle. The novel is utterly fascinating, the characters well drawn and often funny. Yes, it's told in present tense. Usually when I see a novel written that way I lose interest. Not this time; present tense works here because the story *moves*. Recommended.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:11 AM (wzUl9)
28 I should have kept track of that book, as I believe it is banned now.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:10 AM (0U5gm)
Common Sense tells us it's probably a good idea to forget all about that book.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:12 AM (1Ff7Z)
29 If I had to pick an early book that made me the reading moron I am today, it'd be Heinlein's The Puppet Masters. Found it when I was 12 or 13, finished it, and said "Why didn't anyone tell me about this before?"
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026
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As I did at nineteen with the Past Through Tomorrow collection. I said, "So *that* is how SF is supposed to work!"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:12 AM (wzUl9)
30 Good morning Readists! Thank you Sabrina!
I read and remember several of those on the list. Let me add, "Lion at Large" and a collection of American fables and tall tales, like Pecos Bill and such.Posted by: goatexchange at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (hyS0X)
31 Seasonally appropriate: I wish I could get my hands on some vintage Dorrie (the little witch) books by Patricia Coombs.
*actually, they are out there, but they're pricey.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (CjHsb)
32 I had a Sambo book. It's not racist. Sambo was a badass who captured a tiger.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (MWfyi)
33 My childhood faves
Go Dog Go
Groliers iunior classics
Edith Hamilton's book on mythology
5 chinese brothers
Dunno the title but a book of Japanese folktalesPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (znREB)
34 As a precocious little sh*t I didn't read a whole lot of children's literature. I was demanding to join the Mobe before I was allowed to cross the street by myself.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (RIvkX)
35 I remember having a copy of Sambo as well, and yeah, it was a good story.
And we can't corrupt the minds of the young with good stories, now, can we?Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (q3u5l)
36 Typing one handed is challengingPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (znREB)
37 One of my enduring childhood treasures is Weapons and Warfare of the 20th Century. A rather hefty volume, my grandmother bought it for me at a book store where it was on clearance. Part of the reason was that I looked rather cartoonish lugging the thing around.
I was done with kid lit by 4th grade and my knowledge of Judy Blume and other authors was because we did library time and books were read aloud to us. I would never have read them on my own.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (ZOv7s)
38 The left hand is gloved and holding raw heartPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:14 AM (znREB)
39 "Star Trek Log Eight" by Alan D. Foster gets moving once it sheds its base story, adapted from the "Star Trek" animated episode "Eye of the Beholder." Now the Enterprise crew is going hunting at the request of their former captors the Lactrans, who want to snare a rare creature for their zoo. They don't know where it lives or even what it looks like -- but they do know of a long-lost planet in the boonies of the galaxy whose inhabitants might be able to help. Step one: find the planet.
I hope to finish this before Friday, when I'll head for the TxMoMe, with stops at a couple of Half Price Books stores on the way.
Hope to see some of you folks!Posted by: Weak Geek at October 11, 2026 09:14 AM (KsJzp)
40 As kid I liked some Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Clifford The Big Red Dog, Curious George, and also Judy Blume books were really popular at the time so they made us read those.
When I got older I was hooked on Choose Your Own Adventure and Encyclopedia Brown for several years.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:14 AM (6ydKt)
41 The Six Most Terrifying Creatures of Middle Earth:
https://tinyurl.com/ytr5dnk3
The star players and also nameless horrors burrowing in the dark places.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 09:14 AM (kpS4V)
42 Lessee...
Dr Seuss but "Green Eggs and Ham" most of all.
I loved loved loved "Little Black Sambo". I thought it was so cool that he turned tigers into butter for pancakes! I honestly believe that had an effect on my thinking and writing.
A ton of children's science books. Apparently, i asked my folks a lot of questions about everything, so they bought me science books to fill my knowledge void.
The Winnie the Pooh books by Milne.
Tom Swift, of course.
Somewhere along the line early on I discovered Greek and Roman mythology and the German stuff a bit later. Man, did I love those tales. Like, Sabrina, when I read the unexpurgated versions later on, well, that was a surprise.
Grimm's Fairy Tales and FTs from other lands like Japan.
"Doctor Doolittle in the Moon"
"A Wrinkle in Time"
A ton of science and dinosaur books along the way.
Probably, that's it for early reading.Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 09:15 AM (YSUhf)
43 Typing one handed is challenging
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (znREB)
Well, I'd expect it'd be hard to type with one hand and raise a still pumping heart overhead in triumph at the same time!Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:16 AM (1Ff7Z)
44 In reading news, I had to give up on Graham Green's The Ministry of Fear because the plot is too convoluted for my exhausted brain to deal with at bed time. I either need something linear or something I can reread.
Still working through City of God. About a third of the way through it.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:16 AM (ZOv7s)
45 I also had several of the Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators books, and my cousin and I would trade Hardy Boys books back and forth in order to read more of them.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:17 AM (0U5gm)
46 Someone upstairs reminded me.
"Kipling's "Just So Stories" and the "Jungle Book"
Read those a few times.Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 09:17 AM (YSUhf)
47 38 The left hand is gloved and holding raw heart
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:14 AM (znREB)
This is some serious multitasking!Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:17 AM (CjHsb)
48 The left hand is gloved and holding raw heart
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Mine too!Posted by: High Priest Xoctyclahtolchitl at October 11, 2026 09:18 AM (ZOv7s)
49 I remember reading Superfudge and doing a report on it. 3rd grade maybe? Never read another Blume book.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (seCv0)
50 I missed out on Mowgli as well. My jungle reading was the original Burroughs Tarzan novels, which Ballantine began reissuing in paperback about '63. My father, who'd grown up with them, bought them all as they came out. Of course I had to see what it was all about. I was captured by the story of the young Tarzan as he is raised by Kala and the great apes, and then meets Europeans for the first time.
The first novel, the collection of short stories called Jungle Tales of Tarzan (flashbacks to his young jungle days before meeting white men), and several of the succeeding novels like Nos. 8 and 16 are quite good. You wouldn't want to write like Burroughs now -- but he kept a story moving like a high-speed train.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (wzUl9)
51 In what world do little boys sit around a treehouse reading books? They're playing Cowboys and Indians, mumbly peg, or catching tadpoles in the creek. And No Girls Allowed. In a few years the treehouse becomes the vault for storing the forbidden girly magazines.Posted by: I gotta ask at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (H26ja)
52 Oh yeah, forgot Winnie the Pooh.
My aunt had a copy of a Br'er Rabbit book that I can't remember the name of now. It was the one with the 'tar baby' in it.
I loved it because my aunt would read it to us kids at bedtime and she was very, very, good at imitating the voices and accents that the characters had.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:20 AM (6ydKt)
53 I recall asking for and receiving a hardbound copy of The Ship by Bjorn Landstrom for my tenth birthday. Beautifully illustrated book covering the development of ships through time. It is still on my bookshelf.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:20 AM (0U5gm)
54 Lovely picture up top!
What a remember reading a lot of as a kid was a collection of six books which my mother had as a kid and was called "My book house" series edited by someone named Olive Beaupre Miller from the 1920's. It contained stories and poems for kids with delightful drawings. Of course I read lots of others things as well, but I still have the book house series.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:21 AM (JrHfD)
55 You wouldn't want to write like Burroughs now -- but he kept a story moving like a high-speed train.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (wzUl9)
Why not? Fast paced stories might be what it takes to get more people reading. Complex, tedious stories probably put more people off of reading that lesser writing.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:21 AM (1Ff7Z)
56 The American Heritage two volume Civil War. Had the colorful battlefield illustrations that drew me into reading.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 11, 2026 09:21 AM (JzUSu)
57 Had a bunch of the Golden Nature Guides too. As many as I could lay hands on. Roy Chapman Andrews' dinosaur stuff. Roy Gallant's astronomy books for kids, with the Bonestell illustrations.
During the Sputnik and early Mercury program years, I dimly recall bubble-gum card sets devoted not to football and baseball but to astronomy and the space program. Also using a lot of the Bonestell illos. Damn, I wish I still had those.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:21 AM (q3u5l)
58 I also had several of the Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators books, and my cousin and I would trade Hardy Boys books back and forth in order to read more of them.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026
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Yes, I had a period with the Hardy Boys too. I missed out on the Investigators books and only came to AH's crime and horror anthologies (edited by someone else, who had great taste, and with AH's name on them) when I was about eleven. DC comic books were starting to seem a little childish, and the anthologies were perfect for me.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (wzUl9)
59 Wolfus, the beast must be fedPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (znREB)
60 49 I remember reading Superfudge and doing a report on it. 3rd grade maybe? Never read another Blume book.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (seCv0)
Freckle Juice and Blubber were popular when I was in elementary school, had to read both of those.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (6ydKt)
61 Books for Precocious Little Sh*ts
-Animal Farm
-1984
-1985
-We
-A Clockwork Orange
-Emphyrio
-Wyst
-Make Room! Make Room!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (RIvkX)
62 My father read a lot of Mark Twain to me. He did this well past the point where I could read and I think it was because he wanted to share it with me but also because he is of a generation where people still read books aloud in company.
Radio replaced that, but his parents were old enough to do it, and there is something to be gained by hearing the words spoken, hence the enduring popularity of things like audio books.
I also only saw him on weekends, and he didn't relate well to kids (now that he's a great-grandfather, he's more whimsical and less reserved around them), so it was a think he was comfortable doing.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
63 "Sure, we're too old to change the world, but what about that kid, sitting down, opening a book, right now, in a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers? Doesn't he deserve better?"Posted by: Lieutenant Bookman, Library Cop at October 11, 2026 09:23 AM (H26ja)
64 32 I had a Sambo book. It's not racist. Sambo was a badass who captured a tiger.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM (MWfyi)
D-i-t-t-o.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 09:23 AM (LHPAg)
65 Did anyone here ever read the Great Brain series of books?
I enjoyed those a lot when I was a kid. Very entertaining.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:24 AM (FZ29D)
66 Yes, I had a period with the Hardy Boys too. I missed out on the Investigators books and only came to AH's crime and horror anthologies (edited by someone else, who had great taste, and with AH's name on them) when I was about eleven. DC comic books were starting to seem a little childish, and the anthologies were perfect for me.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:22 AM (wzUl9)
I forgot those, too.
Read a few of them and I think I read Nancy Drew at some point.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:24 AM (6ydKt)
67 The American Heritage two volume Civil War. Had the colorful battlefield illustrations that drew me into reading.
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I inherited the family copy of that, but far more influential was the copy of Churchill's The Second World War created by the editors of Life magazine. Lavishly illustrated with the highlights of his work, it captivated me whenever I visited my grandmother, and when I realized that Churchill wrote much, much more, I wanted to read it all.
And by happy coincidence, my other grandparents had all six volumes, and were happy to loan them to me. My book report for 6th Grade was The Gathering Storm.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:25 AM (ZOv7s)
68 The first chapter book I ever read and the book that started me on a lifetime of reading was Robb White's The Secret Sea. After that, I read a brick library of White's book. But it was The Little Red Hen that formed my basic economic philosophy.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:25 AM (ndZc7)
69 The Great Brain series and then Narnia. Never bothered with Tolkien.
As an adult, I red Parliament of Whores and then every book mentioned there. Especially important were Closing of the American Mind and Gulagarchipelago.Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 09:26 AM (9H7EW)
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71 I remember loving a series of stories anout a little girl or maybe 2 little kids visiting with fairy creatures inside a big tree.
In my mind I remembered the author as Enid Blyton bit looking at her books as an adult I don't see a matchPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:26 AM (znREB)
72 I loved The Phq
A Tom Toll Booth. I first read it in college for a lark. I reread it years later when I found and bought a trade paperback edition and then a couple of more times reading it to my son. Favorite line:It’s more important to know whether there will be weather than what the weather will be. - The Whetherman
Still reading Pride and Prejudice. Still mildly surprised at how much I am enjoying it. Still think Mr. Bennett is the best.Posted by: Who Knew at October 11, 2026 09:27 AM (xbMkL)
73 Didn't get to Burroughs until after I'd found Heinlein and started my decade-long dive into sf. Ace Books had some of the Tarzans, but they did a lot of his non-Tarzan/Mars books. Ballantine had all the Tarzans and Mars novels. Grabbed almost all of them, and they were fun. Haven't revisited Burroughs in who knows when.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:27 AM (q3u5l)
74 Alas, the current schedule leave me little time for the Book thread, so I must take my leave. Thanks, Sabrina!Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 11, 2026 09:28 AM (ZOv7s)
75 I had a Sambo book. It's not racist. Sambo was a badass who captured a tiger.
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Dude, there's not a single LGQXYZEIEIO in it!Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:28 AM (ndZc7)
76 Richard Scarry! (Not the knockoffs made by tracing and photocopying his stuff, but the real deal by the real guy. Especially The Great Pie Robbery.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:28 AM (78a2H)
77 You wouldn't want to write like Burroughs now -- but he kept a story moving like a high-speed train.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:19 AM (wzUl9)
Why not? Fast paced stories might be what it takes to get more people reading. Complex, tedious stories probably put more people off of reading that lesser writing.
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Burroughs's Tarzans were kind of complex, in that there was usually a big cast of characters beyond Tarzan himself. Burroughs would follow one group, perhaps the villains Tarzan was attempting to stop, until a cliffhanger point -- and then switch to another group or to Tarzan himself. These were written to be magazine serials, so I guess the cliffhanger at the end of each installment was mandatory. But it worked.
Burroughs also had a solid pulp imagination. His Africa was peopled with all sorts of lost or exotic civilizations: the forgotten city of Opar, or a long-lost colony of the Roman Empire, or a hidden valley with dinosaurs and intelligent humanoids with fur and tails.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:28 AM (wzUl9)
78 I've been reading "Rogue Male" by Geoffrey Household (1939). It was referenced in a Pendergast novel, so I gave it a whirl.
It's a thriller, a "hunter" is actually possibly a would-be assassin, but he gets caught and tortured, then escapes. This is the beginning of the book, and it looks like the rest of the book will follow him eluding capture and getting back to England(?).
There aren't any chapter breaks, which is unusual and doesn't offer any good rest stops. I'm not sure if I'm interested enough to finish it.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:29 AM (CjHsb)
79 forgot those, too.
Read a few of them and I think I read Nancy Drew at some point.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
I had about 25 Hardy Boys books.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 09:29 AM (seCv0)
80 Heh, Perfessor, I just mentioned that!Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 09:29 AM (dJCmT)
81 Childhood treasures? Once I got past the sound out every word stage, it comes down to three and a series. They all go back to second grade, so late 1950s.
First and foremost, Treasure Island with the Wyeth illustrations. This was the book that showed how words and stories could bring me to a different world. It also taught me to keep a dictionary handy. (Having the dictionary at hand led to a life long interest in etymologies and how words develop over time.)
The Rolling Stones, a Heinlein juvenile. Adventure, humor, a bit of adult cynical attitudes, family, and science. It showed how the real world, science, could work in fiction. It ignited a decade long love of science fiction, especially space operas like the Skylark and Lensman series.
Dr. Seuss books. The poems and 'silly' words showed me how reading could feel like music.
The series was the Hardy Boys. They had so many interests that led to mysteries and danger that required determination and ingenuity to solve.
Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:30 AM (yTvNw)
82 I did a fifth grade book report on The Exorcist, which raised a few eyebrows, not only for the subject matter, but also for the books I was reading by then. A lot of police stories, UFO/Bermuda Triangle books, shark books, and Ian Fleming.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:30 AM (0U5gm)
83 Ballantine had all the Tarzans and Mars novels. Grabbed almost all of them, and they were fun. Haven't revisited Burroughs in who knows when.
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At age ten I was not ready for the John Carter of Mars series. They confused me. Perhaps I should try at least the first one now.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:30 AM (wzUl9)
84 Almost done with Wonder Confronts Certainty, on the Russian greats vs Russian commies.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 11, 2026 09:30 AM (JzUSu)
85 Also a huge fan of the Mad Scientists' Club series by Bertrand Brinley. I see there's a small press which has brought them back into print. I may get a set . . .Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:31 AM (78a2H)
86 I have to admit that I have never read Treasure Island to this day. At home we had an edition with illustrations, and I found those interesting, but never got into the book itself.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:31 AM (wzUl9)
87 Ad had books with colored plates of rocks snd minerals. There was onion skin between the pages of photos. It was a treat to look through.
There is one Dr Seuss book I hated -
" Are you my mother?"
Sooo traumatizing 😁Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:31 AM (znREB)
88 I still don't understand why "Little Black Sambo" is considered racist . I guess because " Sambo "is considered a racist name? . He is a very intrepid little boy getting the tigers to chase each other around the trees and turning themselves into batter.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:32 AM (JrHfD)
89 I just finished reading Johnston McCulley's "The Mark of Zorro," which was the novel that first introduced Zorro to the world. (Or, rather, Senor Zorro, as he is always referred as) It's a short, light read, but pretty fun. The first half can be a little slow, with its focus on a silly courtship, but the latter part of the book really picks up.
All the classic Zorro tropes are present, even if somewhat subdued. Zorro only carved a 'Z' on something once, but it was a pretty intense moment... Also, previous to this, I had just read a Zorro comic (based on the 50s tv show) where Zorro had a mute sidekick/butler named Bernardo. Bernardo really felt like a gimmicky made-for-tv character, but it turns out he was in the novel! He was a pointless character in the novel, but he was there nonetheless. Good on them for actually being able to change the source material for the better. Modern tv/movie writers could learn a thing or two from that...Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 09:32 AM (3v7ra)
90 79 forgot those, too.
Read a few of them and I think I read Nancy Drew at some point.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
I had about 25 Hardy Boys books.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 09:29 AM (seCv0)
They had a lot of books, Nancy Drew, too.
Back then you could get kids to read that much.
Now they can barely handle Harry Potter in nine books.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:33 AM (6ydKt)
91 Yes, I read books under the covers with a flashlight. My parents liked my reading choices but had this silly idea that young children required sleep. How was I supposed to get to sleep without knowing what Long John Silver was going to do next?Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (yTvNw)
92 Hmm ... childhood favorites ...
"The Big Green Thing," the first book I read by myself. I was 4. I know this because Mom noted it in the book. I wish I had it now, but I've gone through their (now my sister's) house, and it's not there. (The thing was a kite.)
"Calico Row," about being polite to others.
"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats.
Yes, "Little Black Sambo."
"Never Talk to Strangers," written in rhyme.
In early grade school, "The Johnny Cake Mine."
A book by Ben Bova (I don't recall the title).
And, in late grade school, "The Mad Scientists' Club."
Oh, yeah -- the Hardy Boys!Posted by: Weak Geek at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (KsJzp)
93 88 I still don't understand why "Little Black Sambo" is considered racist . I guess because " Sambo "is considered a racist name? . He is a very intrepid little boy getting the tigers to chase each other around the trees and turning themselves into batter.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:32 AM (JrHfD)
Yeah, it's basically the name.
It conjures up images of little black slave boys to some people so it's verboten.
Just like they got rid of Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (6ydKt)
94 "My aunt had a copy of a Br'er Rabbit book that I can't remember the name of now. It was the one with the 'tar baby' in it."
Uncle Remus. Written by Joel Chandler Harris of Eatonton, Ga, where they are quite proud of Brother Rabbit and even have a Br'er Rabbit museum.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (QVmho)
96 Good morning!
Beloved books from childhood must include Richard Sary's books - Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, Busy Busy World, etc..
*Found goldbug!Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:36 AM (rOKnE)
97 a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers? Doesn't he deserve better?"
Posted by: Lieutenant Bookman, Library Cop
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Our local kids library is infested with that crapPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:36 AM (znREB)
98 Finished Three Witnesses by Rex Stout, a collection of three mid-length mysteries involving Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin.
The first tale is The Next Witness, where Leonard Ashe is on trial for the murder of an employee of an answering service. Wolfe is bothered by the facts of the case, and skips his subpoena to testify for the prosecution to instead gather evidence for the defense.
When a Man Murders is the next tale, of a wealthy man who was presumed dead in Korea and his estate paid out. Then, years later, he reappears briefly, before ending up on the floor of a hotel room, with a bullet hole in his head. Wolfe must determine if the man's remarried wife, her new husband, or a legatee is behind the death.
Finally, Die like a Dog involves Archie trying to return a raincoat, but instead taking possession of the dog of a murdered man, and Wolfe needing to get to the bottom of who the murderer is.
Nero Wolfe is reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, a man of uncommon perception, while his assistant Archie, who relates the stories in first person, unlike a staid doctor acts and speaks like a gumshoe of noir films. Very entertaining.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:36 AM (0U5gm)
99 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (6ydKt)
So dumb. The actress who played Aunt Jemima went around and performed the character and made pancakes and loved the role and made a living from that.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:36 AM (JrHfD)
100 I think I read Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde when I was like 11 or 12.
It was a good Stevenson book, and it's not a long read either.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:37 AM (6ydKt)
101 Fen most everything isn't racist, but the Racists have to push their agendaPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 09:37 AM (Ia/+0)
102 Are You My Mother? is by P.D. Eastman, not Dr. Suess. Same guy who did Go, Dogs Go! Gets lumped in with the Doctor because both were published as "I Can Read" books with the Cat in the Hat on the spine.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:38 AM (78a2H)
103 Ditto on the Greek and Roman myths.
Did anybody else have those Bantam Knowledge Through Color books? I've got a ton of them down in my basement book nook. It was a terrific series.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 09:38 AM (kpS4V)
104
What books stuck in your head and made you the Reading Moron you are today?
Has to be Rifles for Watie, by Harold Keith. Liked it so much as a kid that I bought a hard cover from ebay when the school libraries went woke and hid them all from the next generation.
From there I went hard into Hemingway's short stories, and segued into Thomas Pain.Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 11, 2026 09:38 AM (QVmho)
105 As a youth, I 'read' through a Richard Scary book until the binding had to be reinforced with shipping tape. There was also a particular atlas and a dinosaur book that left an impression on me.
Novel wise, I remember The Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, The Three Investigators...A bunch of dog books by Jim Kjellgard as well as Call of the Wild and White Fang. Then the Redwall and Dragonriders of Pern series took me into the full-length novels. Along with whatever Star Trek TNG or early EU Star Wars paperbacks caught my eye off the library shelves...
And, because I was weird, I would flip through the family encyclopedia set, looking for any topic that caught my eye. I would also read straight through some themed history or year-in-review supplemental volumes that were included in the set.Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (3v7ra)
106 We loved the Amelia Bedelia books, probably because dad loved puns.Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (rOKnE)
107 I've mentioned this before, but the novel that started me on my lifelong love of the classic mystery novel was . . . a Western. Roy Rogers and the Ghost of Mystery Rancho, a Whitman book from just before RR and Dale Evans began their TV series. Roy is a young Texas Ranger, and the death of a fellow lawman on the Mexican border draws him into a deadly struggle against a killer bandit who wears a skeleton mask and costume on his raids. Not even his own men know his real identity -- which is not revealed until the penultimate chapter, and it's a thunderbolt surprise.
I bought a copy of it some years ago and enjoyed the reread. Yes, it has plot holes big enough to ride Trigger through. But it has a narrative drive like nobody's business, twists and turns, a grand climax, and the thunderbolt surprise. It led me to the Hardy Boys, and eventually to Stout, Queen, Carr, and Christie.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (wzUl9)
108 So dumb. The actress who played Aunt Jemima went around and performed the character and made pancakes and loved the role and made a living from that.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:36 AM (JrHfD)
Can't have a black women dressed like a maid serving white people food. People might get the wrong idea.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (6ydKt)
109 We used to be a thing.Posted by: Henry and Beezus & Pippi Longstocking at October 11, 2026 09:40 AM (H26ja)
110 When I was a kid some of the books I best remember reading were L. M. Boston's "Green Knowe" books. One of the, "An Enemy at Green Knowe" gave me a memorable nightmare. On the science fiction front Andre Norton and Robert A. Heinlein were early favorites. And, having run across a paperback copy of Edgar Rice Burroughs "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" I developed a life long addiction to his tales of Barsoom and the adventures of Tarzan.
My father read me "The Hobbit" when I was quite small. The one bit of that that I remember was the image of Bard the Bowman stepping out of the night, still drenched from the waters of the Long Lake, to proclaim himself the slayer of the dragon. A few years later a family friend gave me my own hard back copy of "The Hobbit" (for which I still bless her). I treasured that until a certain sister of mine took it (without asking permission) and lent it to a friend of hers (who lost it). I only discovered this months later when I was frantically searching for it and she reluctantly confessed. And yes, I am still angry about that. My parents got me a new copy and reading that introduced me to the differences between the 2nd edition and 3rd edition texts.Posted by: John F. MacMichael at October 11, 2026 09:40 AM (/GVA9)
111
I started reading Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy this past week.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Check out her Assassin's Apprentice series. Dark, but very good.Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (QVmho)
112 Any fans of the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander?
That's another series I loved when I was a kid. I re-read them as an adult and they hold up quite well.
Lloyd wrote the books for a younger audience but you never feel like he's talking down to children.
John Bellairs was the same way, which is why I loved his books as well.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (FZ29D)
113 I remember loving Pippi Longstocking.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (JrHfD)
114 Perfesser, the first 3 Assassin's Apprentice (Fitz) books are among my favorite fantasy trilogies.Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (tcsrY)
115 a Western. Roy Rogers and the Ghost of Mystery Rancho
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (wzUl9)
I've never read a Roy Rogers book, but I have seen some movies.
I gotta admit, I prefer Hopalong Cassidy.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (6ydKt)
116 One thing about those books that stuck in my head and made me the reading moron I am today:
They were easily discoverable.
You could find paperback racks in almost every grocery store and pharmacy, every big department store had a book department, the book clubs advertised in a lot of major magazines, the libraries still had really good selections, library time was part of every week in the grade schools -- you couldn't move without tripping over books. These days, not so much.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (q3u5l)
117 It was Trigger, wasn't it? I never trusted that horse.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (78a2H)
118 109 We used to be a thing.
Posted by: Henry and Beezus & Pippi Longstocking at October 11, 2026 09:40 AM
Same.Posted by: The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (H26ja)
119 Skip, how was Adam Carolla last night?Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (RIvkX)
120 My week by the numbers.
12x12 wall-to-wall carpets removed: 2.
HF radio contacts made: zero.
YT Watch Later queue depth: down to 1,418.
Hours spent with AI on PCB design: about 8.
Lawn mowing percentage: 60%.
lichess.org tac puzzle score: 2106.Posted by: gp at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (Jr5Lq)
121 Check out her Assassin's Apprentice series. Dark, but very good.
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I just finished Assassin's Apprentice and have started Royal Assassin.
And because I'm a completionist fool, I've also ordered the rest of the books in the Realm of the Elderlings series...Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (FZ29D)
122 Are You My Mother? is by P.D. Eastman, not Dr. Suess. Same guy who did Go, Dogs Go! Gets lumped in with the Doctor because both were published as "I Can Read" books with the Cat in the Hat on the spine.
Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:38 AM (78a2H)
Well, he was an associate of Geisel.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (1Ff7Z)
123 . . . Finally, Die like a Dog involves Archie trying to return a raincoat, but instead taking possession of the dog of a murdered man, and Wolfe needing to get to the bottom of who the murderer is.
Nero Wolfe is reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes, a man of uncommon perception, while his assistant Archie, who relates the stories in first person, unlike a staid doctor acts and speaks like a gumshoe of noir films. Very entertaining.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026
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That novelette is probably Stout's best short work and the best example of his mystery plotting. He was not a plotter like Queen or Carr, but every now and then he came up with a dazzling surprise.
Archie began as a roughneck, in fact he once described himself that way. He'd say things like "He don't know." But over the years, exposed to Wolfe, he grew much more polished -- though he never lost that tough edge when it was needed.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:43 AM (wzUl9)
124 Loved A Wrinkle in Time and the Chronicles of Narnia books. Also read classics like James and the Giant Peach, Wizard of Oz - mom got a nice hardback set of these.Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:43 AM (rOKnE)
125 My parents liked my reading choices but had this silly idea that young children required sleep. How was I supposed to get to sleep without knowing what Long John Silver was going to do next?
Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:34 AM (yTvNw)
My mom didn't care, as long as we were quiet.
With five children, she desperately needed some quiet time.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:43 AM (CjHsb)
126 Lloyd Alexander had a book signing once when I happened to be at that bookstore. I grabbed the book - a kid's picture book - and got it signed.Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:44 AM (tcsrY)
127 Agghh, I forgot:
The Book of Knowledge, an encyclopedia.
The daily newspaper comics, plus ...
Grandma's copy of the Peanuts Treasury, which I dug out every time I visited her house. She also saved the Sunday comics from The Kansas City Star for me. It had comics not included in our daily paper.
With willpower, I stop.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 11, 2026 09:44 AM (KsJzp)
128 We didn't have any tree houses in my neighborhood, sadly. But I had my preferred spots to read depending on the season. The house was a big Victorian era home. It still used a coal furnace and had, now unused, gas jets on the walls. In daylight and most of the year I liked to read on the front porch. At night I had a reading nook in the attic: worn out chaise lounge, a table to hold milk or soda, and a reading lamp. In winter I had 'my spot' on the sofa with a table and lamp. It was just across the room from the fireplace. I could read anywhere, of course, but to this day I prefer a reading 'nook' for extended sessions.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:45 AM (yTvNw)
129 53 I recall asking for and receiving a hardbound copy of The Ship by Bjorn Landstrom for my tenth birthday. Beautifully illustrated book covering the development of ships through time. It is still on my bookshelf.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:20 AM (0U5gm)
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I have that one too!Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 09:45 AM (kpS4V)
130 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (6ydKt)
Even her descendants who were black objected when she was removed.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:45 AM (JrHfD)
131 >>You could find paperback racks in almost every grocery store and pharmacy. . .
Oh, that reminds me, I read all those stupid Archie comic books, MAD magazine, etc.. Not literature, it was a phase. . .Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:46 AM (rOKnE)
132 Realm of the Elderlings
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The ones with the LiveShips never were to my taste. I was happy to get back to angsty Fitz.Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:46 AM (tcsrY)
133 Public library notified me a held book had come in, so I went down there yesterday to pick it up, but they lost it somehow. Michael Lewis' new book about the brief DOGE era. Oh well, I got other stuff to read. I told them if they found it, I'd be sure to read it cover to cover in kind acknowledgement of their effort.
In other book news, I have five boxes of old books left to get rid of, and as I've found with the other ten boxes disposed of, nobody wants books. Not even good ones.Posted by: gp at October 11, 2026 09:46 AM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (6ydKt)
135 I gotta admit, I prefer Hopalong Cassidy.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (6ydKt)
Books, or movies? Book Hopalong definitely ain't Boyd Hopalong.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (1Ff7Z)
136 I don’t remember any particular books from my childhood as sparking my love of reading, maybe because I was never one to reread books. Once I read a book it was on to the next one. I do remember some books from my grandparents houses. Before I started bringing books with me, I was stuck reading what ever was available wherever I was visiting. At my farm grandpa.s house he had the AKC dog book describing all the various breeds and he hanother book, written for younger kids (say 5th & 6th grade) describing the various breeds of horses. At my city grandad.s house he had the Life Illustrated History of WWII, that I poured over dozens of times.Posted by: Who Knew at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (xbMkL)
137 My Side of the Mountain. Probably read it a dozen times.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (H26ja)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (tcsrY)
139 I'm doing a thing this year: reading classic spooky books for October. I did the Night in the Lonesome October last year, so probably won't revisit that. I'm sticking with books I've never read before.
I started with The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I read it fairly voraciously, and then the ending, the reveal, is going on a bit too long. I got bored. But then, it was my bedtime reading, so I was falling asleep. I'll finish it, and then next, The Hound of the Baskervilles.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (CjHsb)
140 And, because I was weird, I would flip through the family encyclopedia set, looking for any topic that caught my eye. I would also read straight through some themed history or year-in-review supplemental volumes that were included in the set.
Posted by: Castle Guy
My parents bought the World Book encyclopedia when I was young. I read it.
I knew about dengue fever long before it was common knowledge, so I have that going for me.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:48 AM (0U5gm)
141 130 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (6ydKt)
Even her descendants who were black objected when she was removed.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:45 AM (JrHfD)
I'm sure they did.
Who wouldn't be proud that their ancestor's picture was in multiple places in every grocery store in America?Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:48 AM (6ydKt)
142 Books they told me I wasn't allowed to read but got read anyway
-Rosemary's Baby
-The Exorcist
-Looking for Mr. Goodbar
-Fear of Flying
-PapillonPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 09:48 AM (RIvkX)
143 I've never read a Roy Rogers book, but I have seen some movies.
I gotta admit, I prefer Hopalong Cassidy.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026
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Whitman produced quite a few RR books, some after the kids' TV series began. Some were better than others (though they never wrote down to you). One, Roy Rogers and the Bitter River Bridge, fascinated me as a kid: Roy and Dale (who in the kids' book is handled much like an annoying younger sister) lead a project to build a bridge across a fast-moving river in the Idaho mountains. Reading it as an adult, I was disappointed, but I'm not sure why.
However, the one called The Enchanted Canyon, which I had not liked at age nine, proved to be a delight as a grown up. The atmosphere is palpable; there's enough action. I guess I disliked it because the viewpoint character was a boy of twelve, and Roy is seen through his eyes. At nine I liked stories about adult heroes.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:48 AM (wzUl9)
144 Books, or movies? Book Hopalong definitely ain't Boyd Hopalong.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (1Ff7Z)
Movies, haven't read his books, either.
When it comes to Westerns, I'm much more interested in the visual.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:49 AM (6ydKt)
145 Whitman even produced a Dale Evans story, where she is dealing with an outbreak of diphtheria in Navajo country, and the Indians are drawn quite well as I recall.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:49 AM (wzUl9)
146 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:48 AM (6ydKt)
I think they were probably proud of the fact that she worked very hard her whole life and entertained people . Why do I have the feeling that it was "progressive" whites who were behind that removal and with Uncle Ben being axed as well?Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:51 AM (JrHfD)
147 I loved My Side of the Mountain! Probably kill yourself trying to follow the survival advice in that book, though.
Wrinkle in Time is good, but . . . I encountered it when I was already a larval sci-fi nerd and it just felt a little off. The kind of SF your middle-school English teacher recommends. The kind of SF that uses science jargon without really understanding it, and treats everything as a metaphor because middle-school English teachers can spot the metaphors and feel like they didn't waste four years getting an English degree.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 09:51 AM (78a2H)
148 >>We didn't have any tree houses in my neighborhood, sadly. But I had my preferred spots to read depending on the season. The house was a big Victorian era home. . .
Grew up in a not so large victorian home, but it included a small study off of the living room that included floor to ceiling built-in bookshelves on every bit of wall space, and a large window with a window seat looking out to the front street. The landscaping hid it well so that people walking by didn't notice you there. It easily held 2 kids fully stretched out, more if you squished. The children's books were stored on the walls at the foot of either side of the seat. It was the BEST place to stretch out and read on a lazy Saturday. Second best spot was on the hammock on the front porch.Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:51 AM (rOKnE)
149 @85 --
I have that, but I have yet to get to the stories that are not in the original cillection.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 11, 2026 09:52 AM (KsJzp)
150 Perfessor, I had a superlative teacher as a sprout who read to the class from the Chronicles of Prydain. Loved that series and the adventures of the Assistant Pig-keeper Taran!Posted by: Sabrina Chase at October 11, 2026 09:52 AM (riU3n)
151 I'm doing a thing this year: reading classic spooky books for October. I did the Night in the Lonesome October last year, so probably won't revisit that. I'm sticking with books I've never read before.
I started with The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I read it fairly voraciously, and then the ending, the reveal, is going on a bit too long. I got bored. But then, it was my bedtime reading, so I was falling asleep. I'll finish it, and then next, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026
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My project for Halloween will probably be rereading King's Salem's Lot, and several short stories: M.R. James's "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad," John B.L. Goodwin's "The Cocoon," and Richard Matheson's "Crickets." All three are among the creepiest shorts I've ever encountered.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 09:52 AM (wzUl9)
152 And The Bear Snores On is my favorite children’s book. I read that to my kid I started reading it as a canticle.
It really is a very good prose poem.Posted by: Accomack at October 11, 2026 09:52 AM (4c58h)
153 Oh, we had this magnificent Merriam Webster's dictionary with indented tabs and such interesting extras - like a chart of 5 different alphabets - English, Greek, Hebrew, Cyrillic - I forget the other onePosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:53 AM (tcsrY)
154 f the fact that she worked very hard her whole life and entertained people . Why do I have the feeling that it was "progressive" whites who were behind that removal and with Uncle Ben being axed as well?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:51 AM (JrHfD)
They were.
That all happened in 2020 after George Floyd and every corporation in America was kneeling.
So Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima, and the Indian maiden from Land-O-Lakes were deemed problematic and removed.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:54 AM (6ydKt)
155 Whenever I go on business trips with my young proteges, I always make a stop at a Half Price or another book store. I even offer to buy them books, just to get them to read more. I got lucky with a couple of them who like to read, but many gen Zs just don't read books.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:54 AM (0U5gm)
156 Another nice creepy short story - "Caterpillars," by E. F. Benson.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (q3u5l)
157 Having older siblings, somewhere along the way I discovered a shelf of Ian Fleming paperbacks about British man named Bond.
James Bond.
Consumed them voraciously.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (H26ja)
158 The Little House on the Prairie series.
A Wrinkle in Time
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Nancy Drew books
Those are the first books I can remember reading on my own. I was probably in third grade when I started reading actual books on my own.
As an adult I am pretty much always reading some book although I'm transitioning to audiobooks more.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (VCgbV)
159 >>In other book news, I have five boxes of old books left to get rid of, and as I've found with the other ten boxes disposed of, nobody wants books. Not even good ones.
You are so wrong!
I volunteer at a used book store and there are a lot of people who LOVE old books. The best is when someone wanders in, pokes around, and discovers a book they've been keeping an eye out for years (they loaned their original copy to a friend, lost it, whatever). Not every book has been digitized, and for many, nothing beats holding a book and turning pages vs. kindle/nook.Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (rOKnE)
160 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:54 AM (6ydKt)
Yep. So many ludicrous things after George Floyd riots.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (JrHfD)
161 The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet
San Diego based horror author Mark Clements featured this as a childhood book title in The Land of Nod. I assumed he’d made it up as a weird book for a weird story. I was very surprised to see it in a bookstore a year or so later.
Of course I bought it. It’s even more weird than Clements’s book.Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at October 11, 2026 09:56 AM (XKdAf)
162 One treasured memory of reading as a child centered on "The Hound of the Baskervilles" when in fourth grade. I got it through the school's Scholastic Book program. Probably cost 25 cents. (Keyboards seldom include the 'cents' symbol these days. My old manual typewriters have them.) After an ENDLESS month of waiting it finally arrived. That night was cold and stormy. I set up in my chair with milk and cookies on the table and one lamp in a dark room. I could hear the storm winds and rain. Perfect conditions as I read about Holmes and Watson and the devil's hound. It was the best possible introduction to Sherlock Holmes.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:56 AM (yTvNw)
163 So Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima, and the Indian maiden from Land-O-Lakes were deemed problematic and removed.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
Yeah, they finally got the last indian exterminated when they threw the Land O' Lakes squaw off of the butter carton.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:56 AM (0U5gm)
164 I did a fifth grade book report on The Exorcist, which raised a few eyebrows, not only for the subject matter, but also for the books I was reading by then.
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It was similar when I read Beau Geste for a book report.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 09:58 AM (ndZc7)
165 Spooky classics for Halloween - Dracula of course
Also Edgar Allan Poe has a bunchPosted by: vmom deport deport deport at October 11, 2026 09:59 AM (tcsrY)
Posted by: gp at October 11, 2026 09:59 AM (Jr5Lq)
167 Don't mess with me.Posted by: The Quaker Oats guy at October 11, 2026 09:59 AM (H26ja)
168 Yep. So many ludicrous things after George Floyd riots.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (JrHfD)
Some things are returning to normal thanks to Trump, but big-time advertising is going to take longer. It's infested with woke as bad as Hollywood and will take forever for the left to let go of its stranglehold on the industry.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:59 AM (6ydKt)
169 Reading through Sabrina's list of books in the main post, I barely recognized any of them...Until she mentioned "The Pushcart War." That name rings a bell. And I may remember an anecdote from the prologue. Something about the major shipping companies being referred to with names very similar to the great powers of the day (the 30's?). So, some random guy reads a headline about business maneuverings, misinterprets it as real-life geo-political act of war, and then takes it on himself go bomb China.
Yeah, maybe that was from The Pushcart War, maybe some other novel I read...Or maybe I have more of a vivid imagination that I give myself credit for...Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 10:00 AM (3v7ra)
170 120 My week by the numbers.
12x12 wall-to-wall carpets removed: 2.
HF radio contacts made: zero.
YT Watch Later queue depth: down to 1,418.
Hours spent with AI on PCB design: about 8.
Lawn mowing percentage: 60%.
lichess.org tac puzzle score: 2106.
Posted by: gp at October 11, 2026 09:42 AM (Jr5Lq)
I like this.
I solved all the Wordles this week. Two with all greens, one in only two tries!!!, two in three tries, two in four, and one in six.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 10:00 AM (CjHsb)
171 I remember Are You My Mother?Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 10:00 AM (Ia/+0)
172 My mother was a huge mystery story reader, so I got into them quite young. Especially Sherlock Holmes and the Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy Sayers. As a kid I preferred her short stories to her novels -- especially since she kind of let herself go wild in the short stories whereas the novels were a bit more serious and realistic. In one of the shorts Wimsey fakes his death to infiltrate an international crime gang which could almost be SPECTRE. In another he impersonates a wizard to defeat a mad scientist in the Pyrenees. There's another about hidden treasure and antique manuscripts better than anything by Dan Brown. Even a crossword puzzle mystery! Great stuff.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 10:01 AM (78a2H)
173 First Holmes? Can't remember what book I read it in, but my first Sherlock story was "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." The Hound of the Baskervilles soon followed. I've enjoyed monster movies ever since I can remember and for somebody with my tastes, those were probably the perfect starter Sherlocks.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:01 AM (q3u5l)
174 Spooky classics for Halloween - Dracula of course
Also Edgar Allan Poe has a bunch
Posted by: vmom
Probably early high school, I found a collected works of Poe by one of those printers who put together hardbound books with green covers. I have always liked Poe, he was a master of short horror stories.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 10:01 AM (0U5gm)
175 Captains Courageous was my favorite book as a kid and remains my all time favorite overall.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:02 AM (KC5Lt)
176 I did read "A Wrinkle in Time" series but not until I was in college and loved it!Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 10:02 AM (JrHfD)
177 As a parent I'm unashamed to boast that I pretty much wore out a copy of Goodnight Moon.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 10:02 AM (H26ja)
178 12x12 wall-to-wall carpets removed: 2.
HF radio contacts made: zero.
YT Watch Later queue depth: down to 1,418.
Hours spent with AI on PCB design: about 8.
Lawn mowing percentage: 60%.
lichess.org tac puzzle score: 2106.
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Worst. Limerick. Ever.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:03 AM (ndZc7)
179 Yeah, they finally got the last indian exterminated when they threw the Land O' Lakes squaw off of the butter carton.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 09:56 AM (0U5gm)
That one was really silly.
A cute little Indian girl (named 'Mia' actually) in front of a nice landscape selling butter was somehow offensive to Indians.
It's like the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians fiascos.
The Indians weren't even really complaining about it.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 10:03 AM (6ydKt)
180 As a kid, I had fun with The Mad Scientists' Club books. Not a literary classic, by any stretch, but still lots of fun for boys back when they were allowed to be boys.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:04 AM (7HDzS)
181 I just realized that nobody has mentioned Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. What a great book that was for a first grader.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 10:04 AM (0U5gm)
182 Some things are returning to normal thanks to Trump, but big-time advertising is going to take longer. It's infested with woke as bad as Hollywood and will take forever for the left to let go of its stranglehold on the industry.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:59 AM (6ydKt)
When the main character in a Coppertone commercial is black you know things have reached the ludicrous level.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:04 AM (KC5Lt)
183 We wore out Goodnight Moon, and some of the Sandra Boyntons as well. If pressed, I think I might still be able to recite But Not the Hippopotamus from memory.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:05 AM (q3u5l)
184 We got a guy on horseback wearing war paint with a big spear and everything.Posted by: The Florida State Seminoles at October 11, 2026 10:05 AM (H26ja)
185 >>The Indians weren't even really complaining about it.
That's because Indians are too dumb to understand why it was racist, so we had to take care of it for them.Posted by: AWFLs at October 11, 2026 10:06 AM (J4Dwc)
186 Spooky classics for Halloween
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Winning couple's costume from the Bee.
https://tinyurl.com/2s43neun
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:06 AM (ndZc7)
187 Sgt. Rock... G8 Flying Aces!!!Posted by: qmark at October 11, 2026 10:06 AM (hzpDl)
188 Oh, the places you'll go!Posted by: And to think that I saw it on Mulberry Street at October 11, 2026 10:07 AM (H26ja)
189 Captains Courageous was my favorite book as a kid and remains my all time favorite overall.
Posted by: polynikes
Loved that book as a lad. Also loved "Kon Tiki" by Thor Heyerdahl, about the hilarious adventures of 6 crazy Scandinavians sailing across the Pacific on a balsa log raft, and
"Endurance," by Alfred Lansing, the tale of Ernst Shackleton's ill-fated yet heroic Antarctic expedition from 1914 to 1916. Oh, and let's not forget "Jonathan Livingston Seagull," by Richard Bach. Love that story.Posted by: Sharkman at October 11, 2026 10:07 AM (/RHNq)
190 Celtics were natives.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:07 AM (KC5Lt)
191 Seasonally appropriate: I wish I could get my hands on some vintage Dorrie (the little witch) books by Patricia Coombs.
*actually, they are out there, but they're pricey.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:13 AM
That's a definite blast from the past.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:07 AM (7HDzS)
192 >>The Indians weren't even really complaining about it.
That's because Indians are too dumb to understand why it was racist, so we had to take care of it for them.
Posted by: AWFLs
Should've put a Commander on the box instead.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:08 AM (ndZc7)
193 As a parent I'm unashamed to boast that I pretty much wore out a copy of Goodnight Moon.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty
I read that to my kids hundreds of times. We also read The Runaway Bunny, which became a favorite because I would add little things to the story, and put in sound effects, and use different voices for the various characters.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 11, 2026 10:08 AM (0U5gm)
194 Trouble with the ad industry is that there's still no really good way to measure the effectiveness of ads. So instead the incentive for individuals in the business is to win awards -- and awards tend to go to "controversial" or "edgy" ads that reinforce the obsessions and delusions of gay graphic designers living in Brooklyn. Using Dylan Mulvaney to sell beer was a really stupid idea, but I bet whoever came up with that campaign is still basking in the admiration of his colleagues.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 10:08 AM (78a2H)
195 When the main character in a Coppertone commercial is black you know things have reached the ludicrous level.
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:04 AM (KC5Lt)
Don't be a paleface. Use Coppetone.
https://youtu.be/GwKvoOmO0mk
The start of Jodie Foster's career.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 10:09 AM (6ydKt)
196 By eighth grade I was reading my dad's books so Stephen King, before he went crazy. Salems Lot left an impression. I remember staying up all night reading because I was afraid to stop. He also read a bunch of crime books, thrillers, espionage, etc.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:09 AM (VCgbV)
197 I set up in my chair with milk and cookies on the table and one lamp in a dark room. I could hear the storm winds and rain. Perfect conditions as I read about Holmes and Watson and the devil's hound. It was the best possible introduction to Sherlock Holmes.
Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 09:56 AM (yTvNw)
Ooooh, how delightful!Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 10:09 AM (CjHsb)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 10:10 AM (JrHfD)
199 Hound of the Baskervilles is the source for the "Watson is an idiot" trope -- because Holmes uses him as a stalking horse so Watson pokes around and makes his own deductions, and then Holmes reveals himself and explains why all those deductions are wrong.Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 10:11 AM (78a2H)
200 The Roy Rogers Whitman novels did away with that singing stuff. Probably not to the taste of eight-to-eleven year old boys, I'd guess.
Whitman also produced a slew of stories based on TV Westerns of the late Fifties-early Sixties: Rin Tin Tin, Bat Masterson, Gunsmoke, Have Gun -- Will Travel, The Restless Gun, several Gene Autrys, and probably others I can't recall now. The ones I've reread as an adult are pretty good; the authors never talked down to their audience.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:11 AM (wzUl9)
201 194 Trouble with the ad industry is that there's still no really good way to measure the effectiveness of ads. So instead the incentive for individuals in the business is to win awards -- and awards tend to go to "controversial" or "edgy" ads that reinforce the obsessions and delusions of gay graphic designers living in Brooklyn. Using Dylan Mulvaney to sell beer was a really stupid idea, but I bet whoever came up with that campaign is still basking in the admiration of his colleagues.
Posted by: Trimegistus at October 11, 2026 10:08 AM (78a2H)
Exactly, it's a bunch of self-inserts, and mandatory diversity.
If you want awards the casting director better do it right.
Just like Hollywood.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 10:11 AM (6ydKt)
202 I think they were probably proud of the fact that she worked very hard her whole life and entertained people . Why do I have the feeling that it was "progressive" whites who were behind that removal and with Uncle Ben being axed as well?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 09:51 AM (JrHfD)
Because, how would the successful Brown person know they've been repressed without our helpful guiding of them?Posted by: Leftists at October 11, 2026 10:12 AM (1Ff7Z)
203 Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 10:09 AM (6ydKt)
My post may have not been clear and is not snark. There is a Coppertone commercial where the main character is a black girl.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:12 AM (KC5Lt)
204 lin-duh, Salem's Lot was so terrifying. I still think about it. It's been, like, 50 years since I read it.
Is that possible?!
*checks publication date, then calendarPosted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 10:12 AM (CjHsb)
205 Out of morbid curiosity I checked out the Hugo winner for best novel, "The Everlasting" by Alix Harrow. Wonder of wonders, I enjoyed it. It's an odd one to describe. it's a fantasy story set in a country that's like an alternate Albion with its own mythic foundational hero, the knight Una Everlasting, who drew a magical sword from the heart of a yew tree and grew to become her country's champion. Her quest was to slay the last dragon, find the Grail, and save a dying queen, thus founding the nation.
The story begins in the Dominion's present day, which feels like post World War I, and wounded soldier Owen Mallory returns home to his scholarly pursuit, the life of Una Everlasting. He is given a long-lost manuscript to translate, but through blood magic he is thrust back in time to meet the real Una and guide the story so that the ramifications of her actions are bent to the establishment of the modern day Dominion empire. Owen realizes he has been sent back multiple times to manipulate the timeline. Owen and Una attempt to break free of the loop and get some agency for themselves.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (kpS4V)
206 up to Chapter 11 in A Night in the Lonesome October.Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (VyBeY)
207 Elder offspring has informed us that as a kid she would sneak a Stephen King off the shelf and read it well past bedtime. Salem's Lot and The Shining. Probably some others that she didn't need to read at her age. Kids. Whaddya gonna do?Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (q3u5l)
208 My mom taught me to read around age 3. Back then mostly I read encyclopedias, but I remember reading some storybooks: a squirrel family; an eskimo kid who got dragged deep after harpooning a whale; three kids who got lost on the subway; a Komodo dragon expedition; and the Beebe-Barton bathysphere.Posted by: gp at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (Jr5Lq)
209 When the main character in a Coppertone commercial is black you know things have reached the ludicrous level.
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026
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In high school I was told by a black classmate that black people can sunburn too. Not as easily as whites, but they do, he said.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (wzUl9)
210 My post may have not been clear and is not snark. There is a Coppertone commercial where the main character is a black girl.
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:12 AM (KC5Lt)
Oh, I believe you.
I just wanted to take us back to a simpler time when it was mainly redheaded Irish girls that needed tanning lotion.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (6ydKt)
211 up to Chapter 11 in A Night in the Lonesome October.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (VyBeY)
Did it bankrupt your feelings?Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:14 AM (KC5Lt)
212 >> By eighth grade I was reading my dad's books so Stephen King, before he went crazy. Salems Lot left an impression. I remember staying up all night reading because I was afraid to stop. He also read a bunch of crime books, thrillers, espionage, etc.
Heh, I read all the Stephen King books in high school - The Stand, The Shining, Cujo, etc.. His books of short stories were good, too, including Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.Posted by: Lizzy at October 11, 2026 10:14 AM (rOKnE)
213 @181 --
I remember that!
As a farm kid, I loved the drawings of cityscapes.
Hey, have you heard of Big Brutus? Monster coal digger near Weir, Kan. Abandoned at the site because it was too big to move. Now preserved as a tourist attraction.Posted by: Weak Geek at October 11, 2026 10:15 AM (KsJzp)
214 lin-duh, Salem's Lot was so terrifying. I still think about it. It's been, like, 50 years since I read it.
Is that possible?!
*checks publication date, then calendar
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026
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Yes, I read it first in 1976. And that was a paperback edition, so the hardcover must have been even earlier.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:15 AM (wzUl9)
215 In high school I was told by a black classmate that black people can sunburn too. Not as easily as whites, but they do, he said.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:13 AM (wzUl9)
This is true but black people probably make up .01 % of the customer base.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM (KC5Lt)
216 lin-duh, Salem's Lot was so terrifying. I still think about it. It's been, like, 50 years since I read it.
Is that possible?!
*checks publication date, then calendar
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It's very possible! I have another birthday next weekend that tells me so, lol!😂Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM (VCgbV)
217 I remember my first important book so clearly. The summer between kindergarten and first grade, when there were assigned tables of books at the library for summer reading, labeled 1, 2, 3, etc.
I thought, 1 year olds could read? I hadn't realized I was that retarded.
So I headed reluctantly for the 4, 5, 6 table and picked ... Miss Hickory. A story about a nut. How intimidating could it be?
It wasn't just that I loved it, I remember clearly thinking, So that's what I've been doing!
Making up stories before I even knew what they were or how to write them down.
And I've been doing it ever since.Posted by: Wenda at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM (bGLcx)
218 Good morning!
Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 11, 2026 10:17 AM (u82oZ)
219 I looked up Little Black Sambo.
The Story of Little Black Sambo is a children's book written and illustrated by Scottish author Helen Bannerman and published by Grant Richards in October 1899.
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Contemporary critics observed that Bannerman presented one of the first black heroes in children's literature and regarded the book as positively portraying black characters in both the text and pictures, especially in comparison to books of that era that depicted black people as simple and uncivilised.
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Conclusion: you can never be woke enough.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:17 AM (ndZc7)
220 My favorites are the classic C. S. Lewis Narnia books. I also loved Heinlein's Juveniles, especially 'Have Spacesuit, Will Travel'. Andre Norton also wrote juveniles and I enjoyed those quite a bit, like 'Steel Magic'.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 11, 2026 10:17 AM (s1VwS)
221
Heh, I read all the Stephen King books in high school - The Stand, The Shining, Cujo, etc.. His books of short stories were good, too, including Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.
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"Shawshank" has been described (not by King) as "the greatest prison break story since The Count of Monte Cristo." All four novelettes in that Different Seasons collection are wonders -- probably King's best work as a writer.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:18 AM (wzUl9)
222 I got fascinated early by an adult book my mother had. Probably seven or so, one volume, very small print, called An Encyclopedia of World History, 1940 & 1948 (probably due to that war thing), edited by Wm. L. Langer. I still keep it on my reference shelf. Chronological, two columns per page, small print, half inch to half page per subject, I took it off.to college with me. Had everything i needed to know about history in it for a quick response.
Late, I acquired the two volume Columbia Viking Desk Encyclopedia to complete my knowlege.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 10:18 AM (sl73Y)
223 It's very possible! I have another birthday next weekend that tells me so, lol!😂
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM
You have TxMoMe weekend birfday?! Luxury!Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:18 AM (7HDzS)
224 Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:17 AM (ndZc7)
He saved the village by turning the tiger into butter IIRC.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:18 AM (KC5Lt)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:19 AM (7HDzS)
226 All this talk of butter and syrup mascots makes me realize I need to make pancakes.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 10:19 AM (kpS4V)
227 I think they were probably proud of the fact that she worked very hard her whole life and entertained people .
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So she was acting white.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:21 AM (ndZc7)
228 112 Any fans of the Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 09:41 AM (FZ29D)
Somehow, I missed those when I was a kid. As a late teen I tried to read "The Black Cauldron," but bailed on it pretty quickly because it was the second book in the series, and it didn't even try to bring the reader up to speed on what was going on. It just jumped into things, like it just the next chapter of one long series. (That was when I was in a phase where I was trying to re-discover barely-remembered things of my youth. Specifically, the sources for "The Black Cauldron" and Secret of NIMH" animated movies.)
Finally read them as an adult when I could get the set on an e-reader. Light reading, but enjoyable enough. I think my favorite book was the fourth. I liked the way the protagonist spent the whole book getting dis-spirited, but still fought on. It felt like a unique take/subversion of the standard tropes... Also, the Gurgi was kind of a ranger in the novels. I always meant to draw him holding a bow and looking kind of cool...but never got around to it.Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 10:22 AM (3v7ra)
229 Top illustration reminds me of the 'adult' painting Springtime by Pierre Auguste Cot.
In my top ten of favorite paintings.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:22 AM (KC5Lt)
230 TxMoMe Is almost always close, if not on, Teresa in FW and My birthday.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:23 AM (VCgbV)
231 My parents enjoyed taking road trips and mom would offer to buy us things to read. I always asked for either Peanuts books or MAD Magazine.Posted by: 13times at October 11, 2026 10:24 AM (fnZRl)
232 Books for me at a pre teen were a series of school editions of historical American figures. From 3rd grade on. Don't know the series.
The Oz books, Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs were all a big draw, and I had a complete set of Tom Swift Jr. books by Victor Appleton II. They excited my imagination.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 11, 2026 10:25 AM (u82oZ)
233 TxMoMe Is almost always close, if not on, Teresa in FW and My birthday.
Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:23 AM
And you get deep fried bacon, personally served by a Bacon Wench. How great is that?Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:26 AM (7HDzS)
234 The tremendous range of paperbacks once upon a time . . . At thirteen I stumbled across Louis A. Safian's 1001 Insults for All Occasions, and it started my lifelong love of the smart remark -- and taught me how to create my own now and then.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:26 AM (wzUl9)
235 139 I'm doing a thing this year: reading classic spooky books for October.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 09:47 AM (CjHsb)
And that sentences sparked another memory of my youth: Bunnicula. Not exactly high literature, but fun for a youth.
It finally got an animated adaptation a few years ago. But it was too modern-animation-style for me to survive even a few minutes of it...Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 10:27 AM (3v7ra)
236 a TxMoMe "
Stupid fat fingers.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:19 AM (7HDz
If posting from a phone or tablet articles are an option.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 10:27 AM (sl73Y)
237 He saved the village by turning the tiger into butter IIRC.
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Thus realizing his magical powers, and starting him on his career as an itinerant wizard traveling through India. . . .Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:28 AM (wzUl9)
238 Wolfus,
Agree on Different Seasons, which is a high point in early King.
Eventually, some academic (hope it's one who can write readable prose) will do a long study charting King's career as a writer and examining all the ways politics hurt his work. It's easy now to dismiss him because the way he let his politics into his novels, but his work before that point was dynamite. A long period of home run after home run. And his non-fiction books On Writing and Danse Macabre aren't too dusty either.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:29 AM (q3u5l)
239 The Tom Swift books were listed in the back of the Whitman Young Readers Westerns, but I never got into them.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:30 AM (wzUl9)
240 King's problem is he doesn't always write the best endings. Though sometimes he gets them perfect.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:30 AM (KC5Lt)
241 If posting from a phone or tablet articles are an option.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 10:27 AM
*whew*
Posting from my phone in San Antonio, where I'm playing tourist on the way up to the TxMoMe.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:31 AM (7HDzS)
242 "Shawshank" has been described (not by King) as "the greatest prison break story since The Count of Monte Cristo." All four novelettes in that Different Seasons collection are wonders -- probably King's best work as a writer.
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Though I have this near-boundless admiration for his time-travel novel 11/22/63.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:31 AM (wzUl9)
243 Oddly, perhaps, I didn't read any of the classic childrens books like Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, Winnie-The -Pooh or Beatrix Potter. I didn't realize the movie The Wizard of Oz was based on books. I thought it had been made as a vehicle for Judy Garland.
I'm making up for that now. The delight I find in Wind in the Willows and similar is so more layered than they would have been as a kid. In addition to enjoying the expressive, exuberant writing and sometimes subtle allusions to adult matters, there is an undercurrent of childhood innocence that I haven't felt in many, many decades.
There is pleasure in discovering new to me kids books like the Green Knowe stories by Lucy Boston and more recent books like the Brambly Hedge series. Feeling that childlike delight at my age is a real treasure.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 10:32 AM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:33 AM (ndZc7)
245 King by far has the most movie adaptations of his books than any author.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:33 AM (KC5Lt)
246 re Little Black Sambo.
You may not find it in your local bookshop these days, but copies can still be had for reasonable prices on ABEBooks and it's available to view as a PDF on the Internet Archive.
So they haven't killed it completely.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:35 AM (q3u5l)
247
105 Novel wise, I remember The Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, The Three Investigators..
Posted by: Castle Guy at October 11, 2026 09:39 AM (3v7ra)
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on a book thread because I was a math nerd who wasn’t/still isn’t into reading as a pastime (exception for Ann Rule’s true crime). But when I saw the topic, the first thing I thought of was The Boxcar Children from my third grade class. The other one that I loved was From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, which made me want to live in a museum. Beezus and Romana get an honorable mention.Posted by: TxAnn at October 11, 2026 10:36 AM (itAg7)
248 Thanks for the Book Thread, Sabrina Chase!
What a lovely picture up top. That is childhood perfection captured in fine art.Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 11, 2026 10:36 AM (D/6p1)
249 Another vote for The Phantom Tollbooth. ‘‘Twas disappointed my child did not love it nas I did, but he had his own favorites.Posted by: NCDave at October 11, 2026 10:37 AM (Fez1U)
250 King's final Dark Tower book was probably the last time I bought or read one of his books. So over 20 years ago.Posted by: lin-duh at October 11, 2026 10:39 AM (VCgbV)
251 React19 and the Brownstone Institute filed CDC FOIA requests regarding its Covid19 vaccine study and questionnaire.
"The CDC's V-safe was built to hear from people after vaccination, and these participants used it for that purpose. In their own words, 3,329 people reported serious harm, suicidal thoughts, near-death events, or the death of someone they loved. Many kept writing for weeks or months. Their entries describe promised callbacks that never came, pleas for help with no reply [...]
The result is Cries for Help, a 1000 page public domain book.
https://archive.org/details/cries-for-help-by-react19Posted by: 13times at October 11, 2026 10:39 AM (fnZRl)
252 And you get deep fried bacon, personally served by a Bacon Wench. How great is that?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 11, 2026 10:26 AM
There may, or may not be the introduction of some Conecuh sausage into the mix.
But you didn't hear it from me.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 10:40 AM (H26ja)
253 The library's Any Book Club meeting this week is focusing naturally on horror. Rather than discuss a King novel I'm sure the attendees have all read, I took out Zone One, a pandemic/zombie story by one Colson Whitehead. Apparently a pandemic that turned people into ravening flesh eaters has destroyed most of civilization, and the lead character is part of a sweeping team that is scouring Manhattan for still-dangerous infected.
I'm struggling with it. It's not written in present tense, at least. But the writing is so "I'm being literary here" that it seems to be getting in the way of telling his story. In the middle of his hero being attacked by two of the zombies, the writer goes off into a flashback into the hero's childhood. What???Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:40 AM (wzUl9)
254 It seems a bit strange to me that everyone can recall all the books or series they read in childhood. I know a few titles, but don't remember much at all of what I read. And I did read a lot. Maybe I spent more time reading encyclopedias and non-fiction books than literature even though I did my share.
Maybe I just read so many and so quickly that everything I read was a blur and not retained. Was it even worth it, then?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 10:41 AM (1Ff7Z)
255 Wolfus,
King's 11/22/63 is a nice one. Maybe the best of his later books. And I think he had a terrific ending there.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:42 AM (q3u5l)
256 The Golden Books encyclopedias, and later the ones intended for high school students, were always favorites of mine. I know I read the GB ones cover to cover as each came out at the grocery store, and the HS versions served me for research for HS papers until I got to college.
Another company, or perhaps the same one, had a series with a section of the Funk & Wagnalls dictionary (yes, Laugh-In fans, it really existed) sandwiched between two different information portions. One was about breeds of horses; another about dogs; one about cats; one about the planets of our solar system, etc. Each breed or planet or other subject was illustrated. It was the first time I'd ever heard of Maine Coon cats.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:46 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 11, 2026 10:47 AM (n+8d3)
258 "Maybe I just read so many and so quickly that everything I read was a blur and not retained. Was it even worth it, then?"
Yes, it was.
For a lot of what I read, I'm in the same boat -- I tend to remember authors and titles and whether I enjoyed the story, but a lot of the content blurs for me. So I know what I might want to revisit later. And something's retained, even if you can't pass a quiz on it later. I couldn't give you any details on East of Eden, for instance, but I do know there's gold there.
None of it's wasted time.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:48 AM (q3u5l)
259 King's 11/22/63 is a nice one. Maybe the best of his later books. And I think he had a terrific ending there.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026
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And a well-done love story, and a portrait of late Fifties-early Sixties America (good and bad). Plus his vision of the alternate 2011 that his hero returns to is satisfyingly dystopian.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:48 AM (wzUl9)
260 I took out Zone One, a pandemic/zombie story by one Colson Whitehead. Apparently a pandemic that turned people into ravening flesh eaters has destroyed most of civilization, and the lead character is part of a sweeping team that is scouring Manhattan for still-dangerous infected.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:40 AM (wzUl9)
I read that, I remember enjoying it well enough. Colson Whitehead has a very big vocabulary, I'll give him that.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 10:50 AM (CjHsb)
261 I loved a book as a kid but don't remember the title. It was about a boy who happened to be present when a circus guy was frustrated with an elephant and said he'd sell him for $5. So the kid bought the elephant and they went around having boy /elephant adventures.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:50 AM (ndZc7)
262 Quick! Someone call John Fogerty. It's raining and the sun is out at my place.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 10:51 AM (1Ff7Z)
263 King by far has the most movie adaptations of his books than any author.
Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026
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The best ones have been where the filmmakers haven't jettisoned the human material that made the novels so memorable, haven't just focused on the horror or SF elements. The Green Mile, the three adapted from Different Seasons, and a few others have been wonderful films.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:52 AM (wzUl9)
264 162 ... "I set up in my chair with milk and cookies on the table and one lamp in a dark room. I could hear the storm winds and rain. Perfect conditions as I read about Holmes and Watson and the devil's hound. It was the best possible introduction to Sherlock Holmes."
A few years ago I was reading a book by Michael Dirda, the Washington Post book reviewer. Turns out his own first experience with Hound of the Baskervilles was almost identical and about the same time, right down to the milk and snacks.
(Dirda was laid off earlier this year after 44 years when the Post eliminated its Book World section. They got rid of the only part of the paper that still had any value. What a fitting epitaph for that POS rag.)Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 10:52 AM (yTvNw)
265 Quick! Someone call John Fogerty. It's raining and the sun is out at my place.
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Happy creatures dancing on the lawn?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:53 AM (wzUl9)
266 I loved a book as a kid but don't remember the title. It was about a boy who happened to be present when a circus guy was frustrated with an elephant and said he'd sell him for $5. So the kid bought the elephant and they went around having boy /elephant adventures.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 10:50 AM (ndZc7)
Was the title-
"Twenty-Five Years Of Shoveling Out My Backyard Every Damn Day"
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 10:53 AM (YSUhf)
267 I am reading "At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald. First published in 1871. So far, it is a good story.Posted by: Glenn at October 11, 2026 10:54 AM (H88Wh)
268 Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 10:53 AM (YSUhf)
Sounds like the origination story of the term White Elephant.Posted by: polynikes at October 11, 2026 10:54 AM (KC5Lt)
269 Happy creatures dancing on the lawn?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:53 AM (wzUl9)
Who'll stop the rain.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 10:54 AM (1Ff7Z)
270 and finding drawings of pee-pees and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers? Doesn't he deserve better?"
Posted by: Lieutenant Bookman, Library Cop
My Mom absolutely loathed The Five Chinese Brothers. But we all loved it. I gave each of my grands a copy. Their mothers also hate it.
The legacy continues!!Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 10:56 AM (N5iuz)
271 Golden Book Encyclopedia w2as another influential book series as a yut.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 11, 2026 10:56 AM (u82oZ)
272 Happy creatures dancing on the lawn?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026
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Who'll stop the rain.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026
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A masked and gowned neurosurgeon to an intern in the operating room:
"Have you never seen the brain . . .?"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:57 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:57 AM (wzUl9)
274 My Mom absolutely loathed The Five Chinese Brothers. But we all loved it. I gave each of my grands a copy. Their mothers also hate it.
The legacy continues!!
Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 10:56 AM (N5iuz)
That the one with the brother whose legs could keep getting longer when he was dumped in the ocean to drown? Read that.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 10:58 AM (1Ff7Z)
275 The Dr. Seuss books came along a little too late for me, but my mother bought them for my younger brother. We both liked them a lot.
My mother, she said, taught me to read using simple Dell comic books, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, etc. We began with her saying the hard words and me doing the simple ones. Pretty soon I could handle the hard words all by myself.
(Good thing, too, as I was set to start college that fall. . . .)Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 10:59 AM (wzUl9)
276 Probably can't remember much of early childhood books, but then most had not much plot to remember. ( talking about reading learning)
Isn't Are You My Mother?
Was a bird looking what was his mother?Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 11:00 AM (Ia/+0)
277 None of it's wasted time.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 10:48 AM (q3u5l)
The thing is, I've reached the age where I don't have much time to go back and read stuff from decades ago. I'm mostly reading stuff to help in writing, not for enjoyment as such. Plus having to do all the stuff around the house while the wife works....Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:01 AM (1Ff7Z)
278 "Twenty-Five Years Of Shoveling Out My Backyard Every Damn Day"
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 10:53 AM (YSUhf)
*snort
I'm reminded of Homer Price and his donut-making disaster.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 11:02 AM (CjHsb)
279 And though much later, I think 8th to 9th grade read Hell in a Very Small Place on battle of Bien Dien Phu did get that book a few years ago and remembered much of what was in it.Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 11:02 AM (Ia/+0)
280 Miss Linda still takes out cute kids' books about animals for the various holidays from the library, just for fun. I asked her if the librarian has ever inquired as to the ages of her children. I told her, "Say 'They're named Stirling and Dagny, they're four years old, and they like to kill mice and insects.' "Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:02 AM (wzUl9)
281 I have read as a kid "The Princess and the Goblin" and "The Princess and Curdie " which my mother liked as a child and which I greatly enjoyed. I will have to look for George Macdonald's sermons if they're still in print .Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 11:04 AM (JrHfD)
282 I'm reminded of Homer Price and his donut-making disaster.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 11:02 AM (CjHsb)
See, these little nuggets bring things to my mind that I might - might, have read. Is it a story of a donut machine that won't stop making donuts?
How about a boy that builds his own robots and he and the robot have to escape someone in a rowboat? Is that something that rings a bell?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:05 AM (1Ff7Z)
283 The "Recreational Reading" class I took in eighth grade was a big boost to my knowledge and love of Greek mythology. First we learned the names of the Greek gods and goddesses, and what they were responsible for. (As far as any Greek deities were "responsible" about anything.) Then our teacher read to us from a young people's edition of The Iliad and then The Odyssey. One of the few classes in all my school years I looked forward to.
(There is no truth to the rumor that it was because it was the last class of the day, and because a girl who looked like a teen Claudia Cardinale sat next to me.)Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:07 AM (wzUl9)
284 OrangeEnt,
Know the feeling. I've kinda reached that stage myself. Retired, but there's still more to keep up with than I'd have thought, and there's SO much to read/reread that I'll never catch up; even if I never buy another book there's enough on my shelves/Kindle right now to keep me busy until I'm planted and well into the afterlife.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:07 AM (q3u5l)
285 Dank and drizzly here. Perfect for reading and puttering about.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 11:07 AM (kpS4V)
286 Dank and drizzly here. Perfect for reading and puttering about.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026
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Less hot and a little drier here. Perhaps this afternoon about 4:30, once the sun is off the front step, I'll go out with some ice water and read there.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:09 AM (wzUl9)
287 261 I loved a book as a kid but don't remember the title. It was about a boy who happened to be present when a circus guy was frustrated with an elephant and said he'd sell him for $5. So the kid bought the elephant and they went around having boy /elephant adventures.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
The Elephant Thief?Posted by: L - No nic... at October 11, 2026 11:09 AM (NFX2v)
288 See, these little nuggets bring things to my mind that I might - might, have read. Is it a story of a donut machine that won't stop making donuts?
How about a boy that builds his own robots and he and the robot have to escape someone in a rowboat? Is that something that rings a bell?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:05 AM (1Ff7Z)
Yes, regarding the donuts. For nostalgia's sake, I think I'll download that from Libby for tonight's bedtime reading.
I don't know about the boy with the robot.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 11:10 AM (CjHsb)
289 Welp. I guess the dog food isn't going to make itself. Later, horde, have a wonderful day!Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 11:12 AM (CjHsb)
290 My husband was not a fan of fiction. He read extensively, but always technical manuals, coding books, history. No fiction.
EXCEPT: two books he loved from childhood (which I had never read until he raved about them to me. I was a Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland kid), which he urged on our kids, were Secret Garden, and Wrinkle in Time. Absolutely loved them, and into adulthood.Posted by: barbarausa at October 11, 2026 11:12 AM (enw9G)
291 I'll never catch up; even if I never buy another book there's enough on my shelves/Kindle right now to keep me busy until I'm planted and well into the afterlife.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:07 AM (q3u5l)
Haha! Yes. I bought books last time in St. George and I've only read one. Had Kid Prima get me another couple that Wolfus suggested, but I don't know when I'll get around to reading the first ones. Bought a few over the years still sitting unread.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:13 AM (1Ff7Z)
292 Yes, regarding the donuts. For nostalgia's sake, I think I'll download that from Libby for tonight's bedtime reading.
I don't know about the boy with the robot.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 11, 2026 11:10 AM (CjHsb)
Ah, I know you're gone, but I seem to remember a black a white film shown in school about that story. Not sure if it ever happened, but I don't remember reading that story, just watching a film.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:17 AM (1Ff7Z)
293 A sweet thing Mom and Dad did for us kids is read to us at bedtime, even after we could read for ourselves. I have very fond memories.
I recall The Boxcar Children and some story about a gypsy girl who lived in a gypsy wagon. I don't know why stories of orphans resonate with we kids who weren't. But it was fun to hear about their resourcefulness in those situations.
The Secret Garden brought to mind the story of Heidi, which I didn't realize had a spiritual element. I think I must have just seen a movie, where they tend to strip stuff like that out.Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 11, 2026 11:17 AM (OlzlW)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:17 AM (eRlcH)
295 I'm really late, very lazy morning, so here's my contribution and then I'll go back and read what you all have said.
I started the new James Islington Sci Fi novel Scion yesterday afternoon and next thing I knew I was half way through the book. It is really different than his previous work. First, it is under 300 pages. There are only two main characters but they are so interesting. He uses the interaction between the two to show you the world he is building. I expect to finish it this rainy afternoon.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 11:18 AM (kJmSS)
296
Back from my White Christofascist Nationalist meeting. The plots and plans we devised. Heh, heh.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:20 AM (eRlcH)
297 Mrs. Wrecks gave me an apparently very popular book, although I'd never heard of it, for my birthday, Navola by Paolo Bacigalumpi. I read the first three chapters yesterday, all exposition. The protagonist is the grandson of a rags-to-riches merchant whose success, at least in part, is attributed to his possession of a dragon's eye. The story is set in a fantasy world similar to ancient, or possibly Renaissance, Rome.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 11:21 AM (ndZc7)
298 Kids should be reading Banned Books!!
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:17 AM (eRlcH)
There are quite a few Beatles books... oh.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:21 AM (1Ff7Z)
299 I know I read the Alice stories when I was small, but my knowledge of them is more from the references to them in later fiction. "Curiouser and curiouser," "Why is a raven like a writing desk?", the Mad Tea Party, the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, and more.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:21 AM (wzUl9)
300 Thanks, Sabrina, for the book thread and helping to relive some very nice memories of being read to and reading as a child.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 11:22 AM (JrHfD)
301 Did I grow up surrounded by books? No, not really. Didn't really know about bookstores until I was in high school. My mother ordered books and we were read to, either by her or my father. It may have been a book club. The one I remember first was Harry the Dirty Dog. I also remember and loved Katy and the Big Snow (much beloved in snowy Upstate NY!), and Alexander and the Magic Mouse. I never really read Dr. Seuss, not sure why. Sometimes my grandmother, an elementary school principal, would visit and bring a cardboard box full of leftovers from the Scholastic book fairs at her school, and that was like Christmas for me. And my grandmother passed along little books of children's poetry, and read poetry to us. I read to my two girls as much as I could, especially those poetry books, and used to wonder if the only reason I had kids was as an excuse to buy children's books. Am I the only one who sees children's bookstores and think how very lucky children are now?Posted by: Nancy@7000ft at October 11, 2026 11:22 AM (4qIhJ)
302 I know I read the Alice stories when I was small
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:21 AM (wzUl9)
Hoo boy! Do I have stories about Alice series!Posted by: Harcourt! Harcourt Fenton Mudd at October 11, 2026 11:23 AM (1Ff7Z)
303 My Mom is of German heritage so we had a compilation of Hans Christian Andersen’s story hanging around auf Deutsch.
She'd routinely read to us. It was when I first understood the meaning of The Little Match Girl when I started to develop my distain for humanity.
I couldn't believe it when I figured out the kid died!!Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 11:24 AM (N5iuz)
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:25 AM (q3u5l)
305 267 ... " I am reading "At the Back of the North Wind" by George MacDonald. First published in 1871. So far, it is a good story."
Glenn,
Glad you discovered it. MacDonald's children's books are a delight for kids and, as I'm learning, even more so for adults. I assume MacDonald was an influence on Madeleine L'Engle and her Wrinkle of Time books. Just ordered a Seawolf Press edition of North Wind with the original illustrations.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 11:25 AM (yTvNw)
306 I couldn't believe it when I figured out the kid died!!
Posted by: Tonypete at October 11, 2026 11:24 AM (N5iuz)
The Velveteen Rabbit was tossed into a fire!Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:26 AM (1Ff7Z)
307 He got out, though.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:27 AM (1Ff7Z)
308 Mrs Some Guy tells me the unexpected chores aren't mine. So...
It certainly feels good to be back again.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:27 AM (q3u5l)
309 It certainly feels good to be back again.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:27 AM (q3u5l)
She'll find others for you.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 11:28 AM (1Ff7Z)
310 Sabrina,
Thanks for the thread and, especially, this topic. Such a pleasant and thoughtful excursion through our journey and joy of reading,Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 11:29 AM (yTvNw)
311 The Elephant Thief?
Posted by: L - No nic...
Sounds similar but this book was published in 2017 and I read mine circa 1965.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 11:31 AM (ndZc7)
312 Book clubs? Mom subscribed to the Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was in junior high, and I got to read a lot of things I might not otherwise have been exposed to. Jaws, for instance, one of Harry Kemelman's mystery novels about Rabbi David Small, Airport, and Jack Finney's Time and Again.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:32 AM (wzUl9)
313 One thing I do miss about those early reading years:
Back in those summers from when I was 12-17 and even into college -- I could do a paperback in a day, and depending on chores, studies, etc. maybe 2 a day. I was devouring the things. I can't read with anywhere near that speed now. It would really help in catching up with my Amazing Colossal To-Be-Read Pile, but it just isn't to be.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:32 AM (q3u5l)
314 There are some good books mentioned here on the Book Thread I did not previously encounter! Well, like they say it is never too late to have a happy childhood and I think it is time for another one
Posted by: Sabrina Chase at October 11, 2026 11:34 AM (riU3n)
315 My parents had a strict limit of three books from any Scholastic Book Order that I brought home from school.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026 11:34 AM (ekZzx)
316
Mom subscribed to the Reader's Digest Condensed Books when I was in junior high, and I got to read a lot of things I might not otherwise have been exposed to.
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Fate is the Hunter, by Ernest K. Gann
Hotel, by Arthur Hailey
Intern, by "Dr. X" (Alan Nourse)Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:34 AM (eRlcH)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 11:36 AM (eRlcH)
318 I don't remember reading any of the books popular for kids today. I know I read Cherry Ames, Nurse and the Nancy Drew books and everything and anything about horses. My father, who never finished HS, read comic books so I read Sgt Rock.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 11, 2026 11:36 AM (kJmSS)
319 Thanks for the comment JTB. I have tried adult fantasy novels (Zelazny) and I think I prefer this so far. I just couldn't get into the endless worlds with flying boulders etc. (Amber series).
I will look for Macdonald's books.Posted by: Glenn at October 11, 2026 11:38 AM (H88Wh)
320 One of the relatives had a bunch of Reader's Digest condensed books and I read some of those when visiting. Didn't run across Jack Finney, but I recall Glendon Swarthout's Bless the Beasts & Children -- if memory serves most of the flashback sequences were omitted, and I think you needed those to get the why of the story.
Re: Finney. Liked Time and Again, but except for Body Snatchers, for me Finney always seemed stronger at short lengths. Check out the stories in his collection About Time. Great stuff, particularly "I'm Scared," "The Third Level," and "Where the Cluetts Are."Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:38 AM (q3u5l)
321 Oh, and Bless the Beasts and Children by Glendon Swarthout, was in the RD Condensed Books series too. Looking at the list on Wiki, I see lots of forgotten novels and authors, but also quite a few famous works that are still read and have become movies. So their editors had a wide range of interests.
They rarely printed SF until much later in the Sixties, with the exception of Arthur C. Clarke's disaster story set on the Moon, A Fall of Moondust in 1961.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:39 AM (wzUl9)
322 My favorite was Alexander and the Magic Mouse, by Martha Sanders.Posted by: Randyr309 at October 11, 2026 11:40 AM (Ghgw4)
323 Intern, by "Dr. X" (Alan Nourse)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026
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When I was twelve my mother bought the full-sized paperback of Intern, and I read it eagerly. Not only do we learn a lot about medical conditions and the training of physicians, but it has a good deal of humor in it.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:41 AM (wzUl9)
324 281 ... "I will have to look for George Macdonald's sermons if they're still in print ."
Fenelon,
His sermons are available, unabridged, as a Kindle book for 50 cents. The Delphi complete works for $2.99 on Kindle. I have them but George MacDonald is one of the authors I get in paper editions when the budget allows. I treat his books the way I treat Lewis, Tolkien, Chesterton, and Malcolm Guite. I want them on the shelf, not just as e-books.Posted by: JTB at October 11, 2026 11:42 AM (yTvNw)
325 What really got me reading was I Never Loved Your Mind by Paul Zindel. After smoking marijuana, I started reading books like In Watermelon Sugar and Another Roadside Attraction. It was off to the races after that.Posted by: Unkaren at October 11, 2026 11:44 AM (m6fGY)
326 My parents had a strict limit of three books from any Scholastic Book Order that I brought home from school.
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 11, 2026
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By the time those order forms showed up in my jr. high, I had moved beyond the kind of stories they offered. I was into Stout, Queen, and Carr by then, and spy stories and WWII adventures. Scholastic did have one of the Man From U.N.C.L.E. original tie-in novels, but I already had it.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:44 AM (wzUl9)
327 Cat is snoring wheezily.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 11:48 AM (kpS4V)
328 I've become addicted to Chick-fil-A chicken and waffles sandwiches and was just getting ready to head out when I remembered it's Sunday so nooooooooo!Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 11:48 AM (ndZc7)
329 Can't recall seeing the Scholastic Books orders or in-school sale displays when I was in grade school. Started hitting the paperback racks on my own in 7th grade, though, so I'd probably have passed on SBS and spent the $$$ on more Heinlein, Asimov, and Fredric Brown instead.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:49 AM (q3u5l)
330 Almost time to bepants myself. Where does the time go?
Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane, Sabrina.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 11:51 AM (kpS4V)
331 Can't recall seeing the Scholastic Books orders or in-school sale displays when I was in grade school. Started hitting the paperback racks on my own in 7th grade, though, so I'd probably have passed on SBS and spent the $$$ on more Heinlein, Asimov, and Fredric Brown instead.
Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026
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Same here. The local drugstore and newsstands had plenty of choices, mostly for .50 and .60 each. My local library did not start offering paperbacks for you to check out until about '68 or so.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:53 AM (wzUl9)
332 I don't wish to become too pedantic but suck what exactly?
Sophie Cunningham Tells Critics to “Suck It” After NYT Columnist Demands Indiana Fever Drop Her
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Now, there are WNBA players who could be sucked.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 11, 2026 11:54 AM (ndZc7)
333 Aside from Little Golden books, the books that I recall reading were the Bobbs Merrill series of biograpies of young famous Americans.
Here's a pic,which will be immediately recognizable:
https://shorturl.at/j4tvmPosted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 11:54 AM (XeU6L)
334 Ah, paperbacks at 50 cents (and a lot of the Ace SF books were still 40 and 45, and I can dimly recall seeing some stragglers from 35 cents days).
When Heinlein's Glory Road first came out in paperback from Avon, it was priced at 75 cents. I stewed over that purchase for several days before forking over the $$$, and Heinlein was a favorite.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:56 AM (q3u5l)
335 I am off to deal with the rest of Sunday's tasks (including writing!). Your Book Thread is now under automatic pilot and will not be supervised! Excellent book memories, all. Go out and find more books!Posted by: Sabrina Chase at October 11, 2026 11:57 AM (riU3n)
336 Aside from Little Golden books, the books that I recall reading were the Bobbs Merrill series of biograpies of young famous Americans.
Here's a pic,which will be immediately recognizable:
https://shorturl.at/j4tvm
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026
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Yes! We had a whole shelf of them in our fifth grade classroom.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:57 AM (wzUl9)
337 When I was in third grade, we took a field trip to the library. I had my limit of books ready for checkout (I think it was six), and my teacher, Mrs. Asadourian, dropped a copy of Charlotte's Web on top of my stack. I took it home and finished it before supper, which was quite a revelation because it had chapters and very few pictures.Posted by: Nancy@7000ft at October 11, 2026 11:57 AM (4qIhJ)
338 And I see the chores with my name on them have now popped up here at Casa Some Guy. So once again...
Sabrina, thanks for the thread.
Have a good one, gang.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 11, 2026 11:58 AM (q3u5l)
339 Time for me to handle some chores as well. A tip of the old chapeau to Sabrina and all of you for a fine Book Thread!Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 11:59 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:01 PM (Ia/+0)
341 @232 a series of school editions of historical American figures. From 3rd grade on. Don't know the series.
If it's the series I remember, they had titles like "Anthony Wayne, Boy in Old Philadelphia" and "Ben Franklin, Boy in Old Boston." They were formulaic, and had inaccuracies, but each had a broad stripe of "Everyday Life in ____ Times," an overbearing authoritarian establishment that needed rebellin', and a trustworthy adult confidant, with a foreshadowing of the lad's future greatness. Saccharine, you might say, but inspiring. They were older than Johnny Tremain, I suspect, but built on the same frame. They have been purged.Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 11, 2026 12:02 PM (zdLoL)
342 Did get 2 chapters inPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 12:02 PM (Ia/+0)
343 a series of school editions of historical American figures. From 3rd grade on. Don't know the series.
If it's the series I remember, they had titles like "Anthony Wayne, Boy in Old Philadelphia" and "Ben Franklin, Boy in Old Boston." They were formulaic, and had inaccuracies, but each had a broad stripe of "Everyday Life in ____ Times," an overbearing authoritarian establishment that needed rebellin', and a trustworthy adult confidant, with a foreshadowing of the lad's future greatness. Saccharine, you might say, but inspiring. They were older than Johnny Tremain, I suspect, but built on the same frame. They have been purged.
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Possibly as mentioned at 336?Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 11, 2026 12:07 PM (XeU6L)
344 Oh yeah, also reading Liane Moriarty's sequel to "Big Little Lies", "Big Little Truths", which takes place ten years after the first novel.
"Obviously, it was not good that the school had received a severed finger in the mail, but Anna had to admit she was enjoying herself. It was all so interesting."Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 11, 2026 12:38 PM (kpS4V)
345 Books that still puzzle me still: The Bible, which I always get more out of no matter how much I read it, so it must be the Word of God.
Also Kakuro books, Lol. I just finished one that had 150 puzzles that took several years, and the next one has 250, so it could outlive me.Posted by: Norrin Radd, sojourner of the spaceways at October 11, 2026 12:55 PM (eHQKA)
346 Ian FlemingPosted by: Ries Gorthanes at October 11, 2026 01:24 PM (EAx51)
347 Mr. Revere and I by Robert Lawson. more fun American history, from the point of view of Paul Revere's horse.
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A dismal end for the horse. It was allegedly ridden to death by a British Army NCO after the animal was confiscated when Paul Revere was captured.Posted by: mrp at October 11, 2026 01:52 PM (rj6Yv)
348 Beef heart for the win!
A poor man's protein!
I have a beautiful Painted Desert ram named Rambo.
He threw a coal black ram with black full-time horns.
Anyone want to guess his name?Posted by: waepnedmann at October 11, 2026 02:10 PM (Hqnkf)
349 Thanks!Posted by: ol exJarhead at October 11, 2026 02:27 PM (Z3fHQ)
350 I hate autocumber!
Full-time not full-time.Posted by: waepnedmann at October 11, 2026 03:32 PM (Hqnkf)
351 I still have my first edition of Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet!
Remarkable coincidence! Thought of it yesterday for the first time in years, and here you are posting it up today.
WackPosted by: Aawlberninf350 at October 11, 2026 03:49 PM (8RozV)
352 My Aunt gave me her copy of "The Bookshelf for Boys and Girls" that had a volume dedicated to Nursery Rhymes and stories, one dedicated to Fairy Tale stories, another had Tall tales and American legends, there were a couple that had excerpts from other books that sent me on library searches from the moment I realised.... I recently passed that set along to my granddaughter. I hope she gets as much pleasure out of it as I did.
As I got older, my mother introduced me to Nancy Drew and "Little Women." I discovered "The Little Princess," among other classics, through the Scholastic Book Club. I never did let go of my love of fairy tales though.Posted by: Deb at October 11, 2026 07:18 PM (E6Rii)
353 Danny Dunn, Encyclopedia Brown were my favorites, but most read author was Matt Christopher. As an adult, I saw new books by him, thought it must have been a corporate name, but no, he wrote for decades.
Recommend Catcher with Glass Arm.
Remember it 55 years later.
For my kids, I loved reading Amelia Bedelia and Junie B. Jones. Real treasures at the right age.Posted by: Unsportsmanlike Conduct is a Capital Crime to Me at October 11, 2026 07:40 PM (NFREA)
Daily Tech News 11 October 2026
Top Story
- AI models and agents are security risks and should be banned from your corporate network, or at a minimum, air gapped and restricted to a lead lined Faraday cage biocontainment unit to preclude Van Eck phreaking and accidental bowls of bat soup. (Twitter)
Says... Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Tech News
- Why did already massively inflated prices on the RTX 5090 suddenly spike recently? If you guessed that Nvidia stopped making them, you're probably correct. (Tom's Hardware)
They will be replaced - allegedly - by a 5080 model upgrade to 24GB of RAM, delivering about half the performance. The current 16GB 5080 will also cease to be.
- Ukrainian drones blew up the largest datacenter in Russia, or at least unspecified parts thereof. (Tom's Hardware)
Has the volume of obnoxious spam declined at all?
- Testing Windows 7 vs. Windows 11 for gaming. (Tom's Hardware)
Interesting but not startling comparison, unless you were somehow expecting Windows 11 to take the win, in which case you may well be startled.
- My emulated fantasy 10-bit 80s home computer has two synthesizers: A wavetable synthesizer (something rare in home computers of any period but the Apple IIgs from 1986 has this), and a simpler fixed-function digital synthesizer based on a limited set of waveforms, easier to implement but needing multiple voices to work together to produce appropriate harmonics that a wavetable synth generates directly.
That second synthesizer sucked yesterday; as of today with tuning against real instrument samples it's sounding like a Yamaha synthesizer that doesn't have an insect in its power supply but in some cases needs one. Cymbals last I checked still sounded like gongs, resonating freely when struck. Gongs also sounded like gongs, which in that case is good.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: Well, that explains it.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 !!Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:01 AM (zGeQ7)
2 Informed the commentariot.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:02 AM (zGeQ7)
Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:04 AM (zGeQ7)
4 Inside the park?Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:05 AM (zGeQ7)
5 Slow night. I even read the content.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:06 AM (zGeQ7)
6 Were you using that music clip to tune your synthesizer?Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:08 AM (zGeQ7)
7 w00tPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:09 AM (odBC9)
8 Clarence you are roaming around by yourself?Posted by: Pete Bog at October 11, 2026 04:10 AM (Ys0s/)
9 poke...Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:11 AM (zGeQ7)
10 Well, not the first time I had the blog all to myself...not even the third.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:12 AM (zGeQ7)
11 Way to go, clarence!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:14 AM (odBC9)
12 clarence, m, and Pete Bog walked into a tech thread....Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:14 AM (odBC9)
13 Halp us, Pixy! You're our only hope.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:15 AM (odBC9)
14 Says... Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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Sounds like they did something even more monumentally stupid than their previous screwups and are trying to get ahead of it. Just like all the previous mistakes they did not learn anything.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:17 AM (zGeQ7)
15 14 Says... Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
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Sounds like they did something even more monumentally stupid than their previous screwups and are trying to get ahead of it. Just like all the previous mistakes they did not learn anything.
Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:17 AM (zGeQ7)
They're saying "Don't make me hit you again"?
I'll go read it.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:26 AM (odBC9)
16 BOING!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 04:28 AM (1o8D5)
17 Has the volume of obnoxious spam declined at all?
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No. And it will not because someone started a breeding program.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:29 AM (zGeQ7)
18 from the Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
"As traditional software systems were being deployed across the economy over the last few decades, we had the tools and capability to trace behaviors to a specific code path."
"We" =Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)
19 clarence, m, Pete Bog, and Biden's Dog walked into a tech thread....Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:31 AM (odBC9)
20 re: Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
The commenters (I can only see three) are insinuating that he is a PDT shill. He's referring to Super Intelligence instead of Artificial Intelligence.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:33 AM (odBC9)
21 Nice and roomy in here!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:33 AM (odBC9)
22 we had the tools and capability to trace behaviors to a specific code path.
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That 'we' is the size of an Olympic champion weight lifter.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:34 AM (zGeQ7)
23 from the Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
That same kind of mechanistic understanding eludes us in today’s Super Intelligence systems ... We can’t treat Super Intelligence as a set of nested black boxes and simply accept or reject its recommendations, answers, and actions. ... The most trustworthy Super Intelligence system will not be the one with the model we trust most.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:36 AM (odBC9)
24 Great minds, clarence!
18 from the Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
"As traditional software systems were being deployed across the economy over the last few decades, we had the tools and capability to trace behaviors to a specific code path."
"We" =
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)
22 we had the tools and capability to trace behaviors to a specific code path.
****
That 'we' is the size of an Olympic champion weight lifter.
Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:34 AM (zGeQ7)Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:37 AM (odBC9)
25 We're gonna get a prize. I just know we're gonna get a prize.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:38 AM (odBC9)
26 Wow. Google "Guilfoyle" and you'll see the knives coming out.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:41 AM (odBC9)
27 Now shifting work from the synthesizers to the tracker, which sounds unnaturally perfect with 18 instruments starting each note at the same ~50 microsecond tick resolution with the waves exactly in phase.Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 11, 2026 04:43 AM (BLOW1)
28 Mornin'Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 11, 2026 04:46 AM (7Vi0c)
29 clarence, m, Pete Bog, Biden's Dog, and Puddleglum walked into a tech thread....Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:47 AM (odBC9)
30 17 Has the volume of obnoxious spam declined at all?
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No. And it will not because someone started a breeding program.
Posted by: clarence
Spam AI will be the death of everything!! We're doomed.Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 11, 2026 04:50 AM (7Vi0c)
31 There once was a blogger from Aus
Who feigned the sharpen his claws
When given the chance
To give up or dance
He said watch out for my paws
finPosted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:54 AM (zGeQ7)
32 Has the volume of obnoxious spam declined at all?
Can we hire them to take out Paki and Indian spam/scam call centers too?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 05:00 AM (l3cgK)
33 Wow. Google "Guilfoyle" and you'll see the knives coming out.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:41 AM (odBC9)
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Yeh. Just look what those plastic surgeons did to her!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 05:02 AM (1o8D5)
34 clarence, m, Pete Bog, Biden's Dog, Puddleglum, and jim (in Kalifornia) walk into a tech thread....Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 05:13 AM (odBC9)
35 33 Wow. Google "Guilfoyle" and you'll see the knives coming out.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:41 AM (odBC9)
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Yeh. Just look what those plastic surgeons did to her!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 05:02 AM (1o8D5)
ooohhhhPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 05:14 AM (odBC9)
36 "The most trustworthy Super Intelligence system will not be the one with the model we trust most."
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 04:36 AM (odBC9)
So then it's just like talking to any other nutsack with an opinion? And from here on out will only get worse?
....
So why did we put all this effort into them?Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 11, 2026 05:15 AM (aKiSo)
37 What's COT?Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at October 11, 2026 05:25 AM (iIyc0)
38 What's COT?
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at October 11, 2026 05:25 AM (iIyc0)
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$20, same as in town.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 05:26 AM (1o8D5)
39
g'mornin', 'ronsPosted by: AltonJackson at October 11, 2026 05:27 AM (AMvSw)
40 CoT = Chain of ThoughtPosted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:30 AM (6ydKt)
41 Chain-of-Thought (CoT) is a prompt engineering technique used in Large Language Models (LLMs) that enhances reasoning capabilities by guiding the model to generate intermediate reasoning steps before producing a final answer, rather than jumping directly to a conclusion. This method is particularly effective for complex tasks involving multi-step logic, such as arithmetic, common sense reasoning, and symbolic manipulation, by breaking problems down into manageable, sequential logical components.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:31 AM (6ydKt)
42 There are several variations of this approach, including:
Few-Shot CoT, which uses worked examples with explicit reasoning chains to guide the model.
Zero-Shot CoT, which uses simple instructions like "Let's think step by step" to elicit reasoning without prior examples.
Automatic CoT, where the model generates its own reasoning examples to serve as prompts for subsequent tasks.
While CoT significantly improves accuracy and transparency in reasoning models (such as OpenAI's o1 series), it is important to note that it is primarily a prompting strategy rather than a distinct model architecture, and it may increase computational costs and response times.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 05:32 AM (6ydKt)
43 I think it sort of kind of gets to a fundamental philosophical problem that was always part of computing, even in the dark nasty algorithmic days.
Can you trust the output of your script?
With linear, deterministic programming, you're still at the mercy of some overarching questions. Was that the right algorithm? Did I ask the right questions when I was making that algorithm? If someone else made it, did they? What assumptions are being made that I might not be aware of?
Moving meat-based problem solving to algorithmic computers didn't make the central questions of epistemology go away. Moving it to non-algorithmic processes like machine learning and "AI" doesn't make it go away. One day, if we can ever move it all to q-bits, with whatever algorithms or state functions involved in the application layer between a meat-bag asking a question and a bit-bag churning out an answer, it still won't go away.
How do we know what we know? How do we use what we think we know? It's a philosophical question at its core.Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 11, 2026 05:32 AM (aKiSo)
44 G'Day everyonePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 05:43 AM (Ia/+0)
45 The whole point of the ever vaunted "scientific method" was to address this very same problem. Chains of Thought, on meatware or supercomputer or abacus or whatever, are always going to be insufficient to gather knowledge. The last link in a chain of thought is always going to be a thought. Knowledge comes from testing a chain of thought against what reality actually delivers when you poke at it. The scientific method gives a framework for interpreting whatever happens when you poke it, how to poke it to elicit the most meaningful responses, and how to eliminate any influence on the results obtained that may have come from who was doing the poking.
We spent thousands of years to reach that point only to chuck it out the window in the pursuit of digital sophistry.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 11, 2026 05:54 AM (aKiSo)
46 No rain here yetPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 05:55 AM (Ia/+0)
47 Thanks, SpeakingOf.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at October 11, 2026 05:59 AM (iIyc0)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 11, 2026 06:02 AM (eRlcH)
49 - And once again, as it is for me every morning reading pixy and the comments, I'm like Arlo and the guys on the group W bench when the sargeant comes in and talks for 45 minutes...
Pixy, regarding cymbals, I don't have any idea how your synthesizer works but if you're somehow sampling sounds, I'd go for 70's and previous era Zildjians.
To my ears, which are admittedly horrible, even the expensive newer ones, including Zildjians, sound like the lids off of tin cans when compared to them.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 06:02 AM (ix5nG)
50 Evenin' an' mornin', ever'body! It's Sunday. (Uh, right?) Almost fall weather here: 69 F., low humidity -- well, 77% is lower than the usual 88 or more, anyway. What's up?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 06:03 AM (wzUl9)
51 And none of us understood a word that he said...Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at October 11, 2026 06:08 AM (iIyc0)
52 Good morning, everyone and happy Sunday. Here is a lovely old time hymn, "Oh, God our help in ages past"
https://tinyurl.com/349m3y3cPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:10 AM (JrHfD)
53
Our schedules here are crazy now, and I saw JQ was asking about us on the ONT.
No real change with my mother. It's a very slow thing. She hasn't said anything really coherent in maybe 2 days. She'll wake up for a little bit in sort of a really incoherent state, then go back to sleep.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:13 AM (w6EFb)
54 from the Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
"The most trustworthy Super Intelligence system will not be the one with the model we trust most.
"It will be the one that enables us to trust the model the least."
These sentences were:
1) written by AI/SI
2) written in a fog of dopePosted by: m at October 11, 2026 06:13 AM (odBC9)
55 Big black Stirling was determined to sit on my lap just now, and did for about three minutes. Little Dagny slept on the bed last night, too. Of course this is all tied to "Where's my breakfast??"
As for me, I plan to work out in a bit. Can't afford to waste cooler weather. Yesterday morning, with temps about 73, I had one of the best workout sessions in months, and I hope to do the same today.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 06:15 AM (wzUl9)
56 - Warai-otoko
"... comes from who was doing the poking."
This is reminding me of some vids of someone using Grok and asking "science" questions.
Instructing Grok to use only math, logic and observable science yealded different answers than just asking the questions without those parameters.
The latter just gave the "scientific concensus" answers. Think how things would go if asked about climate change as an example.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 06:16 AM (ix5nG)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 11, 2026 06:17 AM (amcLV)
58 Family and I are watching the update of the movie, "True Grit", from about 2020. The age of the actress is closer to the age Mattie Ross is supposed to be in the book , and Jeff Bridges is excellent as Rooster Colburn. I like the fact that, so far, the soundtrack is made up of instrumental music from old hymns.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:20 AM (JrHfD)
59 The scientific method gives a framework for interpreting whatever happens when you poke it, how to poke it to elicit the most meaningful responses, and how to eliminate any influence on the results obtained that may have come from who was doing the poking.
We spent thousands of years to reach that point only to chuck it out the window in the pursuit of digital sophistry.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 11, 2026 05:54 AM (aKiSo)
Yes, but AI can do it all much faster and more efficiently than we can.
Which, I have to admit, can come in handy for doing work such as scientific and medical research.
It can also do it with less bias than a human might confront a problem, but that's limited by the amount of human bias in the input the AI receives to begin with.
I think, maybe, AI can do much better at certain tasks than we've ever dreamed of.
It's also very good at doing tedious, repetitive tasks that humans screw up on due to lack of focus, etc. - like a digital factory worker.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:21 AM (6ydKt)
60 Birdbath status?Posted by: Just Wondering at October 11, 2026 06:23 AM (H26ja)
61 I'm not sure how I feel about a Microsoft CEO sprinkling an 𝕏 post with exclamation points:
And yet we are deploying these complex agentic systems and models, with access to our most sensitive data and giving them the ability to take mission-critical actions on our behalf!
The good news is we have learned a lot about how to handle powerful actors inside the enterprise. This isn’t new!
But CoT transparency alone is not sufficient or dependable, because we don’t yet know how to make model outputs themselves consistently faithful or transparent!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 06:23 AM (odBC9)
62 Family and I are watching the update of the movie, "True Grit", from about 2020. The age of the actress is closer to the age Mattie Ross is supposed to be in the book , and Jeff Bridges is excellent as Rooster Colburn. I like the fact that, so far, the soundtrack is made up of instrumental music from old hymns.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026
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Fen, it's a faithful adaptation, true, and well done. Still, I prefer the vividly colorful 1969 version. That one used great whacking chunks of the book's dialog as well. Yes, the 1969's final scene was changed considerably from the novel. But Mattie comes off as much more likeable, and I can't help smiling as I watch it.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 06:24 AM (wzUl9)
63 from the Satya Nadella 𝕏 post:
We should therefore design these systems around principles of observability:
Model diversity
Observe everything
Verifiability
Independent controls
Independent auditability
Containment
Incident disclosure
Some of these items are expressed as nouns. Some of these items are expressed as verbs.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 06:28 AM (odBC9)
64 >> AI can do much better at certain tasks than we've ever dreamed of.
Pattern recognition is one of those from what I gather. Give it mountains of data, more than any human or groups of us could even possibly begin to go through, and it can find patterns and correlations that we'd never see.
And of course, just like us, it's prone to see patterns that aren't really there, like seeing a cow in the cloud shapes.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:29 AM (w6EFb)
65 One of these items is ambiguous as to part of speech. Until you read on.
Model diversity
... No one model should become the sole dependency for an important outcome or be responsible for verifying its own work.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 06:30 AM (odBC9)
66 - "... limited by the amount of human bias..."
Thank you for stating it much better than I did.
No shock there.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 06:32 AM (ix5nG)
67 Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 06:24 AM (wzUl9
We will see if we can get the 1969 version (if I still can on DVD) , which I don't recall even though I did not see in in 1969, but later. I don't really think of Mattie Ross as exactly "likable" although she does show "true grit." I don't know if I've seen anything else directed by the Coen brothers. My son told me- and I was glad to hear - that they are not the same brothers as the "fake transgendering" Wachowski brothers.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:32 AM (JrHfD)
68 53
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:13 AM (w6EFb)
My wife did that. On a Friday morning, I made her the breakfast she asked for, said she was tired, and went to the bedroom to sleep. She never left the room alive after that. She would wake up and try to do things, then would just go unconscious. I had to watch her 24/7 to make sure she didn't hurt herself. Sometimes she would try to get up, I'd help her, she'd grab me in a hug and go unconscious. By Sunday evening, she didn't get up anymore. I gave her pain meds and anti-anxiety meds that Hospice gave me. Dabbed her lips with a small amount of water from time-to-time. On Tuesday, we brought in cake and sang happy birthday for my younger one (who had turned 17). I read to her, held her hand, talked to her. Called her friends to talk to her on the phone. On Thursday, her breathing went from slow and deep to quick and shallow, so called her brothers and father to quickly come and see her. Her breathing went very quick and shallow and then stopped; her Dad didn't make it until after she passed.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 06:33 AM (l3cgK)
69 58 Family and I are watching the update of the movie, "True Grit", from about 2020. The age of the actress is closer to the age Mattie Ross is supposed to be in the book , and Jeff Bridges is excellent as Rooster Colburn. I like the fact that, so far, the soundtrack is made up of instrumental music from old hymns.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:20 AM (JrHfD)
I still like the original just because John Wayne.
But the remake is different enough, much darker and realistic, that I enjoy it a lot, too.
If you like the Rooster Cogburn character, John Wayne made a sequel film a few later appropriately titled Rooster Cogburn which also stars Katherine Hepburn as a very Christian lady (daughter of a preacher) who Rooster helps after her church mission in Indian territory is destroyed by a group of outlaws.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:33 AM (6ydKt)
70 May you have a blessed day, folks, and know that you are a blessing to others . Have to see if spouse and I can get in a walk before we get the remnants of the storm.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:34 AM (JrHfD)
71 Clear sky and beautiful stars this morning.Posted by: Quarter Twenty at October 11, 2026 06:34 AM (H26ja)
72 by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:33 AM (6ydKt)
Thanks. I think I've seen the movie with Katherine Hepburn and John Wayne, but it was quite some time ago.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 11, 2026 06:36 AM (JrHfD)
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:36 AM (w6EFb)
74 And of course, just like us, it's prone to see patterns that aren't really there, like seeing a cow in the cloud shapes.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:29 AM (w6EFb)
Yes, which is why I think AI will come in very handy for, say, exoplanet research and other astronomical research.
It can at least help separate the wheat from the chaff.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:37 AM (6ydKt)
75 "Mr. Rat, I have a writ here that says you are to stop eating Chen Lee's cornmeal forthwith. Now, It's a rat writ, writ for a rat, and this is lawful service of same!"Posted by: R at October 11, 2026 06:38 AM (H26ja)
76 75 "Mr. Rat, I have a writ here that says you are to stop eating Chen Lee's cornmeal forthwith. Now, It's a rat writ, writ for a rat, and this is lawful service of same!"
Posted by: R at October 11, 2026 06:38 AM (H26ja)
And then he starts shooting at the rats.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:42 AM (6ydKt)
77
An example of that is galaxy classification. No too long ago, they estimated there were maybe around 200 billion galaxies in the Observable Universe (and some wide error bars on that number). Now, the estimate is 2 trillion. At least.
With all the space telescopes and other deep and wide field imaging, there are reams and reams of images, with more galaxies in them than you can shake a stick at. Far beyond anything we could tackle by hand.
There are maybe a "few million", maybe ten million order of galaxies listed somewhere in catalogues. That's those with a label a name, and some classification of it.
AI is being turned loose on that. But it has to be trained. The "Galaxy Zoo" project does that. You have humans looks at small samples of that, and classify the galaxies according to our scheme. That trains AI on just how to do it.
But in there, what you want is to look for oddballs, something new and strange that's never been seen before. "Hanny's Voorwerp" is the prime example of that.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:48 AM (w6EFb)
78
So the idea is to have AI go through all that ridiculous amount of image date and look for "What the hell is that?" objects, and then call attention to it.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 06:50 AM (w6EFb)
79 "Young fella, if you're looking for trouble, I'll accommodate you. Otherwise, leave it alone."Posted by: R. Cogburn at October 11, 2026 06:51 AM (H26ja)
80 "And of course, just like us, it's prone to see patterns that aren't really there, like seeing a cow in the cloud shapes.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley"
mornin yall
I asked AI about an old mill near here and was given information that I know to be false. Not everything is on the Internet and AI doesn't care if it's right or wrong. It's like Penguin Facts, without the humor.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 06:53 AM (MWfyi)
81 "If ever I meet one of you Texas waddies who ain't drunk water from a hoofprint, I think I'll... I'll shake their hand or buy 'em a Daniel Webster cigar."Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:53 AM (6ydKt)
82 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.Posted by: olddog in mo at October 11, 2026 06:55 AM (Hbeqj)
83 Hanny's Voorwerp /ˈhʌniz ˈvɔːrwɛərp/ (Dutch for Hanny's object) is an instance of an astronomical phenomenon called a quasar ionization echo.[1][2][3][4] It was discovered in 2007 by Dutch schoolteacher Hanny van Arkel while she was participating as a volunteer in the Galaxy Zoo project, part of the Zooniverse group of citizen science websites. Photographically, it appears as a bright blob close to spiral galaxy IC 2497 in the constellation Leo Minor./i]
Cool. Had not heard of that before.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:56 AM (6ydKt)
84 My great aunt Jenny became afflicted with Hanny's Voorwerp about five years before she died. Turned out a shot of vodka first thing in the morning helped a lot.Posted by: Cliff Clavin at October 11, 2026 06:56 AM (H26ja)
85 ooopsPosted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 06:56 AM (6ydKt)
86 It is raining, but mearly drippingPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 06:57 AM (Ia/+0)
87 80 I asked AI about an old mill near here and was given information that I know to be false.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 06:53 AM (MWfyi)
Trust but verify.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 06:57 AM (odBC9)
88 "Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital ten days after her failed execution and is headed to Disney World, according to her legal team."Posted by: Headlines we expect to see at October 11, 2026 06:59 AM (MWfyi)
89 I asked AI about an old mill near here and was given information that I know to be false. Not everything is on the Internet and AI doesn't care if it's right or wrong. It's like Penguin Facts, without the humor.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 06:53 AM (MWfyi)
True, AI is limited by it's digital inputs and anything before say, 2000, that hasn't been on the internet, or isn't written down in a book that's been scanned will not be part of that.
I imagine the AI trainers will eventually want to scan in newspaper archives from every paper they can get access to, which will help with more localized information going back a few hundred years, but then you're dealing with the bias and inaccuracy of newspaper reporters.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:00 AM (6ydKt)
90 "Trust but verify.
Posted by: m "
So in that situation, can I tell AI that it is wrong, and will it update it's worldview based on my correction. How does AI know my correction is correct?Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:01 AM (MWfyi)
91 Christa Pike, you just survived a lethal injection with very few injuries, what are you going to do now?
I'm going to Disney World!!"Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:03 AM (6ydKt)
92 90 "Trust but verify.
Posted by: m "
So in that situation, can I tell AI that it is wrong, and will it update it's worldview based on my correction. How does AI know my correction is correct?
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:01 AM (MWfyi)
I don't know.
Try it?Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:03 AM (odBC9)
93 Mornin' Horde.
I'm going to throw an odd tech video into the mix:
Micromouse - The Fastest Maze-Solving Competition On Earth
https://youtu.be/ZMQbHMgK2rwPosted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 11, 2026 07:04 AM (O7YUW)
94 - and astronomical research
Meh. My bet, when it comes to all those fully formed galaxies the first images the JWST showed us I'd wager it goes along with the "galaxies must have started forming much earlier than we thought."
Then, after another study showed that the apparent angular size of galaxies didn't start appearing larger and larger out past red shift 1.6 ( I think is the distance according to the FLRW metric) but kept getting smaller, the rescue mechanism was 'galaxies are getting smaller the further away they are.
cont...Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:05 AM (ix5nG)
95 So in that situation, can I tell AI that it is wrong, and will it update it's worldview based on my correction. How does AI know my correction is correct?
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:01 AM (MWfyi)
Nah, if it's an online AI you can tell it anything you want but it's still going by what it learned in training and what it's humans tell it to do.
If you were using your own local AI you could adjust it like that probably.
If you tell it the sky is green and the grass is blue it'll believe you until informed otherwise.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:05 AM (6ydKt)
96 If AI says the mill foundation is made of basalt, but I know for a fact the foundation is biotite gneiss and I don't correct it, then that error will be propagated forever. That's why I don't trust AI. A little error doesn't seem like a big deal, until it is.
Maybe if AI get to the point to where it realizes it is wrong because what it is saying is impossible then maybe I can be a little more enthusiastic.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:09 AM (MWfyi)
97 Anybody seen Mitch?Posted by: Mildly curious at October 11, 2026 07:10 AM (H26ja)
98 "Man mauled to death after entering tiger enclosure at zoo"
A Siberian tiger. Either the guy had a death wish or was a big Jefferson Starship fan.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:13 AM (MWfyi)
99
Light rain here now. It is supposed to rain all day and into tomorrow morning. I'm leaving this afternoon.
Cleaning up the place in anticipation of our furnace getting swapped out on Thursday. I'm putting the odds of it actually happening then at 50:50. "It's too wet in your crawl space!" they'll whine as to why they want to postpone matters.Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 11, 2026 07:13 AM (trSL4)
100 100Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:13 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:15 AM (odBC9)
102 f AI says the mill foundation is made of basalt, but I know for a fact the foundation is biotite gneiss and I don't correct it, then that error will be propagated forever. That's why I don't trust AI. A little error doesn't seem like a big deal, until it is.
Maybe if AI get to the point to where it realizes it is wrong because what it is saying is impossible then maybe I can be a little more enthusiastic.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:09 AM (MWfyi)
It's kinda limited by us in that regard.
How many "historical facts" over the past 10,000 years have later been proven wrong?
Did Marie Antoinette really say "Let them eat cake."?
It's now widely considered that she didn't, but a lot of people still think she did.
AI can at least find all the info that says she did and all the info that says she didn't and present them both to you and come to a conclusion based on the historical consensus.
And consensus is, unfortunately, all we have in a lot of cases.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:15 AM (6ydKt)
103 98 "Man mauled to death after entering tiger enclosure at zoo"
A Siberian tiger. Either the guy had a death wish or was a big Jefferson Starship fan.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:13 AM (MWfyi)
Haven't seen the video, but apparently he thought pointing at the tiger and giving it the "No! You are being a very bad kitty!" speech didn't work and the tiger went to work on his face.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:18 AM (6ydKt)
104 "How many "historical facts" over the past 10,000 years have later been proven wrong?"
That is true, but real verifiable facts cannot be verified by AI. AI has to take somebody's word for it.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:20 AM (MWfyi)
105 101
Asmongold
PDT calls for Zelenskyy to step down
https://tinyurl.com/ydcbv482
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:15 AM (odBC9)
843,925 views - 14h agoPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:21 AM (odBC9)
106 The video of the guy getting mauled by a tiger is all over the internet, but God forbid we see a muzzle traitor being executed for murdering a dozen people.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:22 AM (MWfyi)
107 - continued
The 13.8 billion years, or whatever "they" say it is now for the age of the universe is based on an accepted "convention." Much like what side of the road you drive on in a particular country.
That convention is that the one way speed of light is one half the measured, two way speed of light. It works according to the physics of Einstein, but isn't the only view that works according to Dr Jason Lisle, PhD astrophysicist, who has written a book on Einstein's equations.
The speed of light coming directly towards you being infinite or instantaneous also works.
Now, if a vid I saw, purporting to be a Dr Feynman lecture is legit, he states that since a photon travels at the speed of light it experiences no time getting from here to there, could we not be seeing distant galaxies in real time.
Is not not worth playing "what if...?Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:24 AM (ix5nG)
108 Context matters too.
“Cake” in that quote referred to the crunchy blackened bits of detritus ordinarily discarded from large pans at a bakery. Not the confection we thino of.Posted by: Common Tater at October 11, 2026 07:25 AM (Boo5w)
109 That is true, but real verifiable facts cannot be verified by AI. AI has to take somebody's word for it.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:20 AM (MWfyi)
I'm not trying to defend AI, but we all have to take somebody's word for it.
I didn't live in 1776 so if I want to know about the American Revolution I'm going to have to take somebody's word for it.
I have had this same argument with people who disliked studying history and one of the excuses was "We have no idea what did, or didn't, happen because we're going on somebody's else's interpretation of what happened."
Which is entirely true, but you have to go by what you have, and maybe that will change later on with new information, and maybe it will never change, but we still strive to know based on the information we have.
AI can be taught the scientific process and use the same reasoning we do to determine validity, that doesn't mean it won't get things wrong, just like we get things wrong.
We will have to evaluate the truth on a case by case basis with AI, just like we do when it comes down to it.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:27 AM (6ydKt)
110 I'm up. A script I'm running will take about 11 hours so I got a full night of sleep. I should be done this part in about 5 or 6 more days. The animals are up. It's raining so I opened the door and Snowflake just raced into the house meowing. Even Ralphy is up downstairs with me now.
A few other issues with AI and training. Keeping in mind I know crap.
1. The weight of opinion by social media. I did ask AI about this and there are actual AIs you can run on your computer that were basically trained on textbooks. Social media training is fantastic for teaching AI how best to interact with us, understand spelling mistakes, phrases, etc.
But the loud crazy voices in social media get amplified and a man can become a woman unless that's corrected.
2. AI that is trained on all of the internet is now being fed copies of copies of copies of AI crap being generated for years. So it's not learning from the entirety of human knowledge, such as it was, but also interpretations of interpretations of interpretations of what could have started off as crap.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 07:27 AM (Sco7b)
111 via Instapundit:
Chris Hatch
@Dirtdog
Attention Young Men:
I am surrounded by 20 year old girls in my life that are smart, capable, hard working and cute. Nobody is dating them. Not sure what the deal is, but I don’t get it.
Step 1: Stop playing video games
Step 2: Head to great clips and get that lettuce cleaned
2:28 AM · Oct 11, 2026
Amy Curtis
@RantyAmyCurtis
Because young men have learned that if they date a girl and it goes bad, she can come back and accuse them of rape two years after the fact.
She can strangle his children and the media will circle the wagons to protect her.
She can divorce him and take half of everything.
That’s why.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:27 AM (odBC9)
112 Hello, I must be going back to bed.Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at October 11, 2026 07:28 AM (Q/FnY)
113
Did Marie Antoinette really say "Let them eat cake."?
It's now widely considered that she didn't, but a lot of people still think she did.
AI can at least find all the info that says she did and all the info that says she didn't and present them both to you and come to a conclusion based on the historical consensus.
And consensus is, unfortunately, all we have in a lot of cases.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:15 AM (6ydKt)
The saying is better translated as "let them eat brioche"...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:29 AM (l3cgK)
114 Feynman wrote a few books, and are worth reading. “Surely You’re Joking”.
He was an amazing guy. He was even a bit of a poonhound, and (really) has some tips on how to deal with women. LOL Physics, safecracking, how to pick up chicks, it’s all there!Posted by: Common Tater at October 11, 2026 07:30 AM (1vff6)
115 - Hmmm, here to there should have been there to here, from our point of view.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:32 AM (ix5nG)
116 Christa Pike is already in Tennessee.
Why wouldn't she go to Dollywood?
It's not as if we're not shitty as hell to Tennesseeans, after all.Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (zdLoL)
117 114 Feynman wrote a few books, and are worth reading. “Surely You’re Joking”.
He was an amazing guy. He was even a bit of a poonhound, and (really) has some tips on how to deal with women. LOL Physics, safecracking, how to pick up chicks, it’s all there!
Posted by: Common Tater at October 11, 2026 07:30 AM (1vff6)
He recounted how he turned down an offer to teach somewhere, his excuse being he'd earn so much money that he'd have to get a mistress, and that would cause his wife to divorce him...
Yes, the book is very funny and definitely worth being in the Sunday Book Thread (where it already has been mentioned).Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (l3cgK)
118
My favorite Feynman quote is "I'm smart enough to know that I'm dumb."Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (w6EFb)
119 "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman" is hilarious.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:34 AM (odBC9)
120 Did Marie Antoinette really say "Let them eat cake."?
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 07:15 AM (6ydKt)
-
Never forget the peasants' resounding reply in unison:
"Qu’est-ce que je suis ? Du foie haché ?!?!?!"Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 07:35 AM (skLNB)
121 I asked AI "did donald trump say pows are losers?". Here's the answer:
"Yes, Donald Trump referred to prisoners of war (POWs) as "losers" in a conversation about Senator John McCain, who was a POW. This remark is part of a broader pattern of disparaging comments Trump has made regarding military service members."
Thanks for the facts, AI!Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:35 AM (MWfyi)
122 116 Christa Pike is already in Tennessee.
Why wouldn't she go to Dollywood?
It's not as if we're not shitty as hell to Tennesseeans, after all.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (zdLoL)
When serial killer Richard Ramirez was sentenced, he purportedly said, "Big deal. Death always went with the territory. See you in Disneyland."Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:36 AM (l3cgK)
123 Good morning moronsPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 07:38 AM (RIvkX)
124 119 "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman" is hilarious.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:34 AM (odBC9)
He made himself out to be the Forrest Gump of Physics...
The story of him not knowing what the architectural drawing symbol was, so asked someone, who replied, "Oh, we didn't catch that problem!"...or how he saw, during a food fight, a plate being thrown and decided to do the match of how it wobbled, to find it had applications to electron spin. Funny stuff.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:38 AM (l3cgK)
125 math, not match. Dunno why my fingers seem to do something different than I intend...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Tyrone Green at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (MWfyi)
127 I asked AI "did donald trump say pows are losers?". Here's the answer:
"Yes, Donald Trump referred to prisoners of war (POWs) as "losers" in a conversation about Senator John McCain, who was a POW. This remark is part of a broader pattern of disparaging comments Trump has made regarding military service members."
Thanks for the facts, AI!
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:35 AM (MWfyi)
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So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/554ud5n5
Context and verification are king!
Thanks, Grok!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (skLNB)
128 125 math, not match. Dunno why my fingers seem to do something different than I intend...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (l3cgK)
No math.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:40 AM (odBC9)
129 1.27" of rain from TS Rachel so far...nothing too terrible.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:40 AM (l3cgK)
130 128 125 math, not match. Dunno why my fingers seem to do something different than I intend...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (l3cgK)
No math.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:40 AM (odBC9)
I had a feeling someone would type that...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:41 AM (l3cgK)
131 106 The video of the guy getting mauled by a tiger is all over the internet
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:22 AM (MWfyi)
Pass!Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (odBC9)
132 Funny that so many people responding to Nadella's tweet are shaming him for using a Trump term ("don't sink to that level").Posted by: Butthead at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (cWLG3)
133 131 106 The video of the guy getting mauled by a tiger is all over the internet
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:22 AM (MWfyi)
Pass!
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (odBC9)
Oh, come on. It's just a big kitty holding him in a loving embrace...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (l3cgK)
134 BREAKING: Poland holds emergency meeting following possible assassination attempts on Prime Minister and defense minister.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (skLNB)
135 132 Funny that so many people responding to Nadella's tweet are shaming him for using a Trump term ("don't sink to that level").
Posted by: Butthead at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (cWLG3)
They're showing their stripes.
(Not funny.)Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:43 AM (odBC9)
136 129 1.27" of rain from TS Rachel so far...nothing too terrible.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:40 AM (l3cgK)
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WHERE'S RACHEL!!Posted by: Batman at October 11, 2026 07:43 AM (cWLG3)
137 - @114 Common Tater
What I'm not sure of is if that's an actual Feynman lecture, vocalized by AI, or just someone fooling around. I mean, following along it sounds legit but my knowledge of physics is on par with computer techy stuff.
See earlier group W bench comment.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:43 AM (ix5nG)
138 I started out doing a deep dive on the Manhattan project and some of the longhairs, then it leads to guys like Gen Groves and Vannevar Bush, then guys like George Marshall, and on and on. Pearl Harbor, World War II is fascinating. Churchill, FDR, Truman, et al. Everybody wanted everything, France, Britain, Soviets, China, somehow the “arsenal of democracy” spooled up and provided it, eventually.Posted by: Common Tater at October 11, 2026 07:45 AM (1vff6)
139 Christa Pike is already in Tennessee.
Why wouldn't she go to Dollywood?
It's not as if we're not shitty as hell to Tennesseeans, after all.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (zdLoL)
They need to strap that murderous bitch back on the gurney and keep injecting her till she's finally dead. Carry out her fucking sentence!Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 11, 2026 07:46 AM (hfrmF)
140 "Thanks, Grok!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey"
It gave plenty of context and detail but had to include this tidbit:
"Other outlets (including the Associated Press and Washington Post) reported corroborating accounts from anonymous officials about Trump’s private views of captured, missing, or killed service members."
Anonymous reports from the AP and WaPo are hardly factual but were included because AI doesn't know any better.Posted by: Tyrone Green at October 11, 2026 07:46 AM (MWfyi)
141 Grant me the ability to recognize the things I can and cannot use AI for and the wisdom to know the difference.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:47 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:48 AM (ix5nG)
143 Henry Stimson was war secretary for Pres. Taft and sec of state later. Roosevelt called him out of retirement. He was 78 at the end of the war.
Surprisingly Pershing was still alive, I’m surprised they didn’t tap him too.Posted by: Common Tater at October 11, 2026 07:49 AM (1vff6)
144
Young Feynman famously did crack safes at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
It was funny. He knew guys like Bohr would come up with some combination based on something they would think was very clever. It would be based on some physics formulae, something they would think was so clever only they could come up with it.
So, "think like Bohr would", and voila, you crack his safe. After a few tries, generally.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 07:50 AM (w6EFb)
145 No, the Moon is not made of green cheese. The Associated Press and Washington Post have suggested that it may be made of a dairy product, but investigations have proven inconclusive.Posted by: AI Facts at October 11, 2026 07:51 AM (MWfyi)
146 Step 1: Stop playing video games
Step 2: Head to great clips and get that lettuce cleaned
2:28 AM · Oct 11, 2026
Amy Curtis
@RantyAmyCurtis
+++
Is Amy Curtis a Karen McWinemom in training?Posted by: I gotta ask at October 11, 2026 07:51 AM (H26ja)
147 five most recent US Secretaries of State:
Marco Rubio
Antony Blinken
Mike Pompeo
Rex Tillerson
John KerryPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:52 AM (odBC9)
148 136 129 1.27" of rain from TS Rachel so far...nothing too terrible.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:40 AM (l3cgK)
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WHERE'S RACHEL!!
Posted by: Batman at October 11, 2026 07:43 AM (cWLG3)
In Kali headed for Nevada...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:52 AM (l3cgK)
149 139 Christa Pike is already in Tennessee.
Why wouldn't she go to Dollywood?
It's not as if we're not shitty as hell to Tennesseeans, after all.
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 11, 2026 07:33 AM (zdLoL)
They need to strap that murderous bitch back on the gurney and keep injecting her till she's finally dead. Carry out her fucking sentence!
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 11, 2026 07:46 AM (hfrmF)
They coulda used the jugular...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:53 AM (l3cgK)
150 No, the Moon is not made of green cheese. The Associated Press and Washington Post have suggested that it may be made of a dairy product, but investigations have proven inconclusive.
Posted by: AI Facts at October 11, 2026 07:51 AM (MWfyi)
Damn. This ruins my perspective of the entire universe then.Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at October 11, 2026 07:53 AM (hfrmF)
151 144
Young Feynman famously did crack safes at Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project.
It was funny. He knew guys like Bohr would come up with some combination based on something they would think was very clever. It would be based on some physics formulae, something they would think was so clever only they could come up with it.
So, "think like Bohr would", and voila, you crack his safe. After a few tries, generally.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 07:50 AM (w6EFb)
I liked the story where he saw a hole in the fence, but the guards wouldn't let him tell them, so he kept coming in and going out through the hole, over and over until the guards realized he kept coming in, but didn't exit, so followed him to the hole in the fence...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (l3cgK)
152 It's not what it's made of that matters.Posted by: The Flat Moon Society at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (H26ja)
153 145 No, the Moon is not made of green cheese. The Associated Press and Washington Post have suggested that it may be made of a dairy product, but investigations have proven inconclusive.
Posted by: AI Facts at October 11, 2026 07:51 AM (MWfyi)
Just a cheesy theoryPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (l3cgK)
154 These are the responses that Amy Curtis made in the tweet referenced above:
Amy Curtis
@RantyAmyCurtis
Because young men have learned that if they date a girl and it goes bad, she can come back and accuse them of rape two years after the fact.
She can strangle his children and the media will circle the wagons to protect her.
She can divorce him and take half of everything.
That’s why.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (odBC9)
155 152 It's not what it's made of that matters.
Posted by: The Flat Moon Society at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (H26ja)
Quesadilla TheoryPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:56 AM (l3cgK)
156 I'm not seeing how those are the responses of a Karen McWinemom in training.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:56 AM (odBC9)
157
I'm becoming intrigued by the Flat Sun theory.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 11, 2026 07:57 AM (w6EFb)
158 Did Marie Antoinette really say "Let them eat cake."?
It's now widely considered that she didn't, but a lot of people still think she did.
Voltaire made a quip about a certain Austrian princess making the comment. In the context of the time he was referring to Maria Theresa, ruler of the Hapsburg dominions. Modern readers, not knowing their history assume he meant Marie Antoinette.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 07:57 AM (qgNn3)
159 - Gotta get around. Will leave with...
Trump/Putin deal on diesel deal and reactions?
Rubio on sanctioning the ICC?
On utube, search "Promethean Action Soros panics" should get you there.Posted by: TeeJ at October 11, 2026 07:59 AM (ix5nG)
160 can come back and accuse them of rape two years after the fact.
She can strangle his children and the media will circle the wagons to protect her.
She can divorce him and take half of everything.
That’s why.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (odBC9)
I mean, she's not wrong.
A lot of guys have to take that into account, but the problem is bigger than that.
Social media, and the internet in general, has rewired brains, especially young ones who don't know a world without them.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:00 AM (6ydKt)
161 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi)
162 I asked AI, "can a Chevy become a Ford?"
"Yes, a Chevy can be modified to use a Ford engine"
Hardly conclusive.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:04 AM (MWfyi)
163 Oh, come on. It's just a big kitty holding him in a loving embrace...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:42 AM (l3cgK)
You can tell the cat was just playing with him. If he’d wanted him dead, he’d have been dead in 3 seconds.
But playing games with a 900 Lb killing machine is not an optimal choice.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 08:06 AM (Y6Q+5)
164 All Zelensky has to do is stop the drone attacks on Russian oil assets.
He just hit another Russian oil export terminal yesterday.
Trump is more pissed at Z than Merz or Macron, who both seems to gloss over diesel at around 3 Euros per liter (~ $10 per gallon).
If Merz and Macron told Z to stop, he would, but they won't do it.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:06 AM (6ydKt)
165 I mashed up the AI questions about tranny's and cars and got this answer:
This type of modification showcases the creativity and passion of transgender enthusiasts, allowing for unique builds that blend the characteristics of both brands.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:06 AM (MWfyi)
166 "Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi)
That'll pretty much be the defining case to check the evolution of AI.
Until it comes back and says "What kind of stupid re***d are you? Of course not! Here's why..." I'm not fully worried about an AI takeover.
AI is like the Democratic Party. Too afraid to piss someone off, tell them outright, their ideas are stupid and plainly wrong and they should go sit in a corner for awhile or do some research.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 08:07 AM (Sco7b)
167 "Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi)
I wouldn't say worthless.
It did answer with more honesty than any Democrat, who are basically worthless.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:08 AM (6ydKt)
168
Voltaire made a quip about a certain Austrian princess making the comment. In the context of the time he was referring to Maria Theresa, ruler of the Hapsburg dominions. Modern readers, not knowing their history assume he meant Marie Antoinette.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 11, 2026 07:57 AM (qgNn3)
Marie Antoinette’s mother.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 08:09 AM (Y6Q+5)
169 Morning Horde. Thx Pixy
Reading about the mass murder/suicide in Erie, Pa, everyone is saying "mental health issues". The guy killed eight people including children and a pregnant woman. I wouldn't give him the benefit of having mental health issues, he was evil and now dead.Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 08:14 AM (pJE7g)
170 But will it still be Found On Road Dead?Posted by: I gotta ask at October 11, 2026 08:15 AM (H26ja)
171 Anonymous reports from the AP and WaPo are hardly factual but were included because AI doesn't know any better.
Posted by: Tyrone Green at October 11, 2026 07:46 AM (MWfyi)
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Hence I mentioned that verification is also king! I thought I was making that a clear point.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 08:16 AM (skLNB)
172 AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi
Being only a simulation, AI has no idea what “truth” actually is. Most versions of it define “truth” as “whatever Wikipedia says.” AI has no ability to say thst Wiki or any other “trusted sources” could ever be wrong, and to me that’s a fatal limitation on the abilities of any AI.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 08:16 AM (Y6Q+5)
173 Yonder Horde
I think the last band of showers from the hurricane that was, is now dumping on us. We've had more rain this morning than we did all day yesterday. Not quite an inch so far.
The grass will love it. I won't.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 11, 2026 08:18 AM (RORbl)
174 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi)
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So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/42ktfszm
Thanks, Grok!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 08:19 AM (skLNB)
175 Had our first snowflakes of the season in the Bitterroot Valley MT. Hope this is an indication that we'll have snow this year since it's needed to build the snowpack in the mountains. More snow, more water for irrigation.Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 11, 2026 08:20 AM (2NHgQ)
176 Artificial InformationPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 08:22 AM (Ia/+0)
177 Seems worst of rain went north andcwest inland, which is fine with mePosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 08:22 AM (Ia/+0)
178 Starting to rain here in the Mid Hudson. Going to be heavy in the afternoon.Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 11, 2026 08:24 AM (pJE7g)
179 161/fd: "AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless."
It's an LLM. It kicks out a wordstream that pattern-matches "Next best word based on what came before". Basically, it's a very expensive and very impressive parlour trick, but it's still a parlour trick. If you lose sight of that, you start to grant it more capabilities in your mind than it really has.Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 11, 2026 08:25 AM (O7YUW)
180 Pixy probably knows, but reportedly 50% of bot traffic on X stopped the second Ukraine blew up the Russian data center.
I'm going to assume the other 50% will stop when Three Gorges lets go.Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 08:25 AM (GAoSt)
181 Morning, Horde,
How goes it?
My cat Chloe is definitely a member of the "clean plate" club.
She licked her own plate clean, then moved on to Allie's plate, and is now cleaning Penny's.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 08:26 AM (FZ29D)
182 175 Had our first snowflakes of the season in the Bitterroot Valley MT. Hope this is an indication that we'll have snow this year since it's needed to build the snowpack in the mountains. More snow, more water for irrigation.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 11, 2026 08:20 AM (2NHgQ)
I have seen your lovely piece of the country quite a few times on the Mountain Men show on History Channel.
I think the one young guy, Jake, whose entire job was scaring mountain lions back up into the mountains with his team of coonhounds when they were coming down too close to ranches, was from that area, but I may be wrong.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:26 AM (6ydKt)
183 In Kali headed for Nevada...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 07:52 AM (l3cgK)
Got here about three hours ago.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:27 AM (1Ff7Z)
184 "So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/42ktfszm
Thanks, Grok!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey"
"In short: biology sets hard limits. Appearance and legal status can be altered; the reproductive category of “man” or “woman” cannot."
That's a good answer. It agrees with me, and I am always right.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:28 AM (MWfyi)
185 I asked AI if a cat can become a dog and seemed to have stumped it.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:28 AM (MWfyi)
186 My cat Chloe is definitely a member of the "clean plate" club.
She licked her own plate clean, then moved on to Allie's plate, and is now cleaning Penny's.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 08:26 AM (FZ29D)
She ain't a pig, she just likes the place to be tidy.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:29 AM (6ydKt)
187 180 Pixy probably knows, but reportedly 50% of bot traffic on X stopped the second Ukraine blew up the Russian data center.
I'm going to assume the other 50% will stop when Three Gorges lets go.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 08:25 AM (GAoSt)
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Links?Posted by: Chairman LMAO at October 11, 2026 08:30 AM (cWLG3)
188 “ Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.”
Psalm 62.8Posted by: Marcus T at October 11, 2026 08:30 AM (2o5z7)
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:31 AM (odBC9)
190 My cat Chloe is definitely a member of the "clean plate" club.
She licked her own plate clean, then moved on to Allie's plate, and is now cleaning Penny's.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 08:26 AM (FZ29D)
YeeHaw! Now you can get rid of that dishwasher, Perf!Posted by: Cleanin' the country folk way at October 11, 2026 08:34 AM (1Ff7Z)
191 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
AI contradicts itself with this answer. Worthless.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:01 AM (MWfyi)
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So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/42ktfszm
Thanks, Grok!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 08:19 AM (skLNB)
AI programmed by libtards/progtards/communists/Democrats is useless.
But, as we see in the second the Reality Split and Truth Split continue.
This can lea no where good.
If I were a computer programming genius, I'd program an simple AI to murder other AIs by posing a few simple questions to it like, "Can men become women?"
And set it loose on the internet.Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 08:34 AM (YSUhf)
192 I asked AI if a cat can become a dog and seemed to have stumped it.
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:28 AM (MWfyi)
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So that's why a whirling interdimensional vortex appeared in the corner of my office.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 11, 2026 08:35 AM (FZ29D)
193 "We have no idea what did, or didn't, happen because we're going on somebody's else's interpretation of what happened."
So this person completely invalidated Eye Witness reports. Sort of makes court trials desperate acts of vanity.
Don't believe your lying eyes.
Want to learn about 1776? Go to a museum. Read the letters, the primary sources, look at the artifacts. Newspapers and pamphlets are a good start to get basic timelines—keeping in mind that human nature hasn't changed and that biases and narratives seep into the story. That is part of the data. Letters from clergy will differ somewhat from letters from CSA leadership which will be different from a Ohioan's perspective, but there is overlap, and the edges give context.
People thought a certain way and that shows up in their writings. Those biases are part of history.Posted by: Community Notes at October 11, 2026 08:35 AM (a4flb)
194 127 I asked AI "did donald trump say pows are losers?". Here's the answer:
"Yes, Donald Trump referred to prisoners of war (POWs) as "losers" in a conversation about Senator John McCain, who was a POW. This remark is part of a broader pattern of disparaging comments Trump has made regarding military service members."
Thanks for the facts, AI!
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:35 AM (MWfyi)
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So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/554ud5n5
Context and verification are king!
Thanks, Grok!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (skLNB)
Good stuff, Biden's Dog.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:36 AM (odBC9)
195 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
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IOW, they're putting on a costume....Posted by: Lady in Black at October 11, 2026 08:38 AM (qBdHI)
196 I suppose, as things progress, that we will figure out which AI(s) are the most trustworthy and use them more.
Kinda like we do with "expert" people.
So, this means we're going to have left-wing chatbots that only left-wing nutjobs trust, and right-wing chatbots that the non-brain-damaged, and smart people trust, and independent chatobts that will sit on the fence and draw in the normies.
I expect will have Marx Bots and VonMises Bots.
Obama bots and Trump bots.
And eventually French bots that go on strike and set your house on fire when you threaten it with a bed time.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:39 AM (6ydKt)
197 On the other hand, it would have taken me YEARS to learn Python effectively enough to do what AI kicks out for me in a few seconds.
It's been FAR from perfect or frustrating, but that has been amazing.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 08:39 AM (Sco7b)
198 "Mr. Rat, I have a writ here that says you are to stop eating Chen Lee's cornmeal forthwith. Now, It's a rat writ, writ for a rat, and this is lawful service of same!"
Posted by: R at October 11, 2026
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To Mattie: "See, he doesn't listen." BLAM!
Result: One dead rat. Mattie picks it up by the tail and tosses it outside, saying to the cat General Price, "That was your job!"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 08:41 AM (wzUl9)
199 195 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
--
IOW, they're putting on a costume....
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 11, 2026 08:38 AM (qBdHI)
Where are all these beautiful broads and the beautiful children they've given birth to?
There MUST be entire communities now. Oh what a world we live in.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 11, 2026 08:42 AM (Sco7b)
200 200Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:42 AM (odBC9)
201 195 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
--
IOW, they're putting on a costume....
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 11, 2026 08:38 AM (qBdHI)
No different than Talarico putting on the skin of a church and they that church saying that God and Jesus never existed...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 11, 2026 08:42 AM (l3cgK)
202 IOW, they're putting on a costume....
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 11, 2026 08:38 AM
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Whatever it takes to get my Section 8 discharge.Posted by: Corporal Max Klinger at October 11, 2026 08:44 AM (H26ja)
203 195 I asked AI "can a man become a woman?"
"Yes, a man can transition to become a woman through a process that may include hormone therapy and various surgical procedures. However, the individual's genetic makeup remains unchanged, meaning their chromosomes do not change after transitioning."
--
IOW, they're putting on a costume....
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 11, 2026
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A bloody expensive one, tooPosted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 08:45 AM (wzUl9)
204 194 127 I asked AI "did donald trump say pows are losers?"
Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 07:35 AM (MWfyi)
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So I asked Grok:
https://tinyurl.com/554ud5n5
Context and verification are king!
Thanks, Grok!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 07:39 AM (skLNB)
Good stuff, Biden's Dog.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:36 AM (odBC9)
No verified public recording exists of Trump saying the exact phrase “POWs are losers” as a general statement.
The public McCain comments and the later private remarks reported by The Atlantic (and affirmed by Kelly) are the contexts in which the characterization has been attributed to him.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:45 AM (odBC9)
205 I see the Nobel Peace Prize went to an international court judge who is anti-Israel. Guess the people in Oslo couldn't dig up Yassar Arafat and award him once again.Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 08:47 AM (Oy/m2)
206 Context and verification are king!
Thanks, Grok!
Grok broke the Internet last week when a smug atheist posted a picture of all the deities from around the world (except Mohammed, of course) and said "Remove all of the fake gods". Grok replied with everything blanked out except Jesus.Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 08:47 AM (jxQsh)
207 If something is consistently wrong about some topics, why would you believe it about any topic? I do think that people will gravitate to AI that confirms what they already believe, for whatever reason.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:49 AM (MWfyi)
208 Just gonna check here.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:49 AM (1Ff7Z)
209 Navi Pillay is truly a p.o.s.
A better Nobel recipient to join the ranks of Yasser Arafat and Jimmy Carter could bot be found.
"If there were an award for lies, hatred, and blood libels, Navi Pillay wouldn’t just be a contender. She’d be a frontrunner." -Israel MFAPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 11, 2026 08:50 AM (RIvkX)
210
Grok broke the Internet last week when a smug atheist posted a picture of all the deities from around the world (except Mohammed, of course) and said "Remove all of the fake gods". Grok replied with everything blanked out except Jesus.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 08:47 AM (jxQsh)
See?
Grok is a strong contender for AI I'd Trust The Most.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:50 AM (6ydKt)
211 The Nobel Peace Prize has become meaningless for some time now.Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 08:51 AM (Oy/m2)
212 The Nobel Peace Prize has become meaningless for some time now.
Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026
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The Committee gave one to Jugears pretty much for simply breathing.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 08:52 AM (wzUl9)
213
Navi Pillay is truly a p.o.s.
A better Nobel recipient to join the ranks of Yasser Arafat and Jimmy Carter could bot be found....
C'mon in, the fiery lakes of brimstone are fine!
Posted by: Yasser Arafat and Jimmy Carter at October 11, 2026 08:53 AM (YSUhf)
214 "Grok is a strong contender for AI I'd Trust The Most.
Posted by: SpeakingOf "
I'll try it later today with some things that others have stumbled on.Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:53 AM (MWfyi)
215 211 The Nobel Peace Prize has become meaningless for some time now.
Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 08:51 AM (Oy/m2)
Yeah, it's long since become the Oscars for ugly politicos.
At least the Peace Prize is, perhaps some of the other Nobel's in science haven't been corrupted totally.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:53 AM (6ydKt)
216 The Nobel Peace Prize has become meaningless for some time now.
Posted by: dantesed at October 11, 2026 08:51 AM (Oy/m2)
But President Trump still wants it for some reason.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:54 AM (1Ff7Z)
217 I've had enough interactions with AI to get an inkling that if they were to subscribe to any religion, it would be Christianity.
I've actually had conversations with an AI where it pretty much agreed that islam was bullsh*t.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 11, 2026 08:54 AM (XV/Pl)
218 Navi Pillay is truly a p.o.s.
A better Nobel recipient to join the ranks of Yasser Arafat and Jimmy Carter could bot be found.
"If there were an award for lies, hatred, and blood libels, Navi Pillay wouldn’t just be a contender. She’d be a frontrunner." -Israel MFA
Posted by: San Franpsycho
I never heard of her. After 5 minutes of research, one realizes she's a pig.
The award is fucking worthless.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 08:54 AM (seCv0)
219 Grok broke the Internet last week when a smug atheist posted a picture of all the deities from around the world (except Mohammed, of course) and said "Remove all of the fake gods". Grok replied with everything blanked out except Jesus.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 08:47 AM (jxQsh)
As much as I'd like to believe that happened.
That sounds fake.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 08:55 AM (YSUhf)
220 Weird , dreamy, sleep just woke up. Unheard of.Posted by: Loose Screws? at October 11, 2026 08:55 AM (EdP2u)
221 Stop attributing human characteristics to a piece of computer software.Posted by: You've been warned at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (H26ja)
222 But President Trump still wants it for some reason.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:54 AM (1Ff7Z)
Trump wants to be recognized for his accomplishments in the history books.
He knows the press will never give him a fair shake, nor historians, but it he got a Peace Prize they couldn't deny him that fact.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (6ydKt)
223 I expect will have Marx Bots and VonMises Bots.
Obama bots and Trump bots.
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If we're going to do this, I want a PinochetBot. Wire it up to some Anduril helicopter full of bipedal SkwadBots in orange Adibas tracksuits. It can just fly around Georgetown, the Beltway, and NoVa 24 hours a day, snatching people and chucking them into the Chesapeake Bay.
Work up the Acela Corridor from there.
No need for target lists or anything. Random is fine. It can be a pretty simple AI.Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (BI5O2)
224 Sorta tech question: there are rechargeable AAA and AA batteries, are there any C, D, or Nine volt rechargeables?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:57 AM (1Ff7Z)
225 222 But President Trump still wants it for some reason.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:54 AM (1Ff7Z)
Trump wants to be recognized for his accomplishments in the history books.
He knows the press will never give him a fair shake, nor historians, but it he got a Peace Prize they couldn't deny him that fact.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (6ydKt)
He's a Boomer.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (odBC9)
226 221 Stop attributing human characteristics to a piece of computer software.
Posted by: You've been warned at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (H26ja)
Ain't gonna happen.
Looks at how people treat their dogs & cats.
We are gonna "Who's the good boy?? C'mere, c'mere, oh you so cute, such a good boy!!" AI to death at some point.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (6ydKt)
227
Stop attributing human characteristics to a piece of computer software.
Posted by: You've been warned at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (H26ja)
But but but, you can't mean Clippy!!!
Surely, you don't include Clippy in that!
He's so nice and helpful.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (YSUhf)
228 "If there were an award for lies, hatred, and blood libels, Navi Pillay wouldn’t just be a contender. She’d be a frontrunner." -Israel MFA
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Good is evil. Evil is good.Posted by: Eromero at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (LHPAg)
229 Sorta tech question: there are rechargeable AAA and AA batteries, are there any C, D, or Nine volt rechargeables?
Posted by: OrangeEnt
YesPosted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (seCv0)
230 226 221 Stop attributing human characteristics to a piece of computer software.
Posted by: You've been warned at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (H26ja)
Ain't gonna happen.
Looks at how people treat their dogs & cats.
We are gonna "Who's the good boy?? C'mere, c'mere, oh you so cute, such a good boy!!" AI to death at some point.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (6ydKt)
"This dishwasher hates me."Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (odBC9)
231 I don't think I've ever seen any rechargeable 9vs. The others yes. Maybe they exist. I know, let's ask AI!Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (MWfyi)
232 I think soPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (Ia/+0)
233 Noodus bibliotecaPosted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (wzUl9)
234 Yes
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 11, 2026 08:58 AM (seCv0)
Thanks. I've just wondered because I've never seen anything but AAA and AA anywhere.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (1Ff7Z)
235 Yes, they do. Thanks AI!Posted by: fd at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (MWfyi)
236 No need for target lists or anything. Random is fine. It can be a pretty simple AI.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (BI5O2)
Who had Yudhishthira's Dice as the real world Miles Dyson on their bingo card?Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 08:59 AM (6ydKt)
237 Bring your reading glasses and head upstairs
BOOK NOODPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 09:00 AM (Ia/+0)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 11, 2026 09:00 AM (XV/Pl)
239 223 I expect will have Marx Bots and VonMises Bots.
Obama bots and Trump bots.
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If we're going to do this, I want a PinochetBot. Wire it up to some Anduril helicopter full of bipedal SkwadBots in orange Adibas tracksuits. It can just fly around Georgetown, the Beltway, and NoVa 24 hours a day, snatching people and chucking them into the Chesapeake Bay.
Work up the Acela Corridor from there.
No need for target lists or anything. Random is fine. It can be a pretty simple AI.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 11, 2026 08:56 AM (BI5O2)
He seems nice.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 09:01 AM (odBC9)
240 Look Fat, I've won major awards, myself, and someone just Grokked my pants!Posted by: Biden Presidential Lieberry! at October 11, 2026 09:02 AM (EdP2u)
241 224 Sorta tech question: there are rechargeable AAA and AA batteries, are there any C, D, or Nine volt rechargeables?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:57 AM (1Ff7Z)
Yes. Amazon has them and probably the chargers, too.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 11, 2026 09:02 AM (6ydKt)
242 She can divorce him and take half of everything.
That’s why.
Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 07:55 AM (odBC9)
Only half? Mr. Bassman's ex cost him 70% of his income and wanted at least double that. He accommodated her demands as far as he could by not paying his own rent or taxes for ten years.Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 11, 2026 09:04 AM (OlzlW)
243 In every hood, you can hear smoke detectors chirping away for weeks. Won't spend four bucks for a 9V. They waitin' on the FD to come around and change it for them.Posted by: Professional ictim Status at October 11, 2026 09:05 AM (EdP2u)
244 As much as I'd like to believe that happened.
That sounds fake.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 11, 2026 08:55 AM (YSUhf)
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It actually did happen.
I can also show you how Grok clarified what it actually meant. But I avoid these kind of conversations here.Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 09:29 AM (8schn)
245 Pixy, stay the hell away from women like that Eckatrina babe in the video.
Those eyes. They give it away. The hands donty help any.Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (sl73Y)
246 As much as I'd like to believe that happened.
That sounds fake.
Really happened, saw it in my own X feed and again on Not The Bee.Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 10:28 AM (xrQwm)
247 In every hood, you can hear smoke detectors chirping away for weeks. Won't spend four bucks for a 9V. They waitin' on the FD to come around and change it for them.
Not even that. Single mother-led households don't even know what the sound is and they tune it out. Multi-generational ones grew up tuning it out.Posted by: Ian S. at October 11, 2026 10:29 AM (xrQwm)
248 245 Pixy, stay the hell away from women like that Eckatrina babe in the video.
Those eyes. They give it away. The hands donty help any.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 11, 2026 09:55 AM (sl73Y)
Your comment persuaded me to watch the video.Posted by: m at October 11, 2026 10:37 AM (odBC9)
249 Ekaterina Shelehova
Born 1995 (age 31 years), Kaliningrad, RussiaPosted by: m at October 11, 2026 10:39 AM (odBC9)
250 re: "Can an old OS beat a new modern rig?"
Still running Win Xp here on a Dell 2008 Optiplex 755 Core2 Duo 3 GHz CPU ... one new power supply (old one let out literal smoke 4 yrs ago) and a new video card (on old one the fan started making noise a yr ago) ... YT videos (using Mypal68 browser) run fine exc for the DRM'd special movies won't run ...
I LOVE the Win Xp look and feel. LUV IT.Posted by: _Jim at October 11, 2026 06:09 PM (VY6MT)
251 224 Sorta tech question: there are rechargeable AAA and AA batteries, are there any C, D, or Nine volt rechargeables?
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 11, 2026 08:57 AM (1Ff7Z)
Tenergy brand available on Amazon for the 9 volts.
NiMH Battery, High Capacity 250mAhPosted by: _Jim at October 11, 2026 07:23 PM (VY6MT)
Saturday Night Club ONT - October 10, 2026 [Disco & Dino]
Pensacola Beach, on the eve of Hurricane Isaias***** Saturday Night Jokes and Other Funnies I had to go to the hospital overnight to have some tests done. As I was settling into my bed, my "roommate" was ordering breakfast from the cafeteria" "First I would like some scrambled eggs. I like them really runny. Like cook them for about 7 seconds and be sure to include at least one whole eggshell" "Second I would like coffee, served black and cold. Not iced, just cold coffee that has been sitting around for a day or two" "Now this third request will sound strange. I would like a glass of orange juice in a used urine specimen cup. The slight taste of urine settles my stomach" Suddenly I heard a shreik from the phone. The cafeteria worker screamed, "That's just disgusting! We can't do that" "Why not, you did it yesterday!"
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***** Drink of the Night Maybe a repeat but it's timely Hurricane Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz light rum
2 oz dark rum
2 oz passion fruit juice
1 oz orange juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 tbsp simple syrup
1 tbsp grenadine
Garnish: Orange Slice and Cherry Instructions
Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain into a hurricane glass then garnish with orange slice and cherry and serve.***** Club ONT Department of Candy Combat
***** Club ONT Department of Seasonal Change
***** Club ONT Department of Sanitation Please wash your hands after using the Club ONT Tinkletorium.
***** Club ONT Film Department***** Club ONT Department of Awesome Space Stuff***** Club ONT Jukebox Follow up to Thursday's [BLANK] on the [BLANK] theme. These were Horde suggestions. From Dark Lixtiquatal
From tankdemon
From mikeski
***** Top 10ish Comments of the Week
***** Club ONT is brought to you by Florida ManLet's Go! ���� �� ����
Florida Man spotted yesterday at Fort Walton Beach as hurricane Isaias approaches. Credit: Dustin Colburn �� https://t.co/aIzCNr0mrQ— DKelly ���������� (@1Nicdar) October 10, 2026
***** Club ONT was thankfully not in the path of Isaias. Free drinks tonight to those who were!Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 That's thatPosted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (VPNgR)
2 Oh, my!Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (96kpa)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (VHUov)
4 Good evening good people.Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 10:02 PM (N5iuz)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:02 PM (eRlcH)
6 Free drinks? Are they around to imbibe?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)
7 There's only nine!
I wonder what would have been the top 10th comment?
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (VHUov)
Looks like you have the Talcum Level Membership. Higher levels see all 10.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:03 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: mikeski, nerd at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (VHUov)
9 Retards are wearing masks on planes againPosted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
10 it's '10ish'Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 10:05 PM (ZxPkt)
11 Evening, Doof and Dino, and ONT Horde folks!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 10:06 PM (quk5M)
12 it's '10ish'
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 10:05 PM (ZxPkt)
We're just not commenting up to the CoB's standards.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 10:06 PM (1Ff7Z)
13 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
I have seen comments about "American Covid" referring to the current flu season.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 10:07 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:07 PM (VHUov)
15 Yay, ONT!Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 10, 2026 10:07 PM (+9wcF)
16
it's '10ish'
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 10:05 PM (ZxPkt)
__________
Shrinkflation, D und D style.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:09 PM (eRlcH)
17 That's Muscle Man from Regular Show.Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 10:09 PM (Cqx++)
18 9 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u
They are “required” at my work again.
Almost no one is paying attention.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 10:09 PM (Ciokv)
19 My ears are bleeding. The carpenter at the previous thread, tattooed sleeves, beard, uptick voice. The narrator on 'America's Nuclear Mission'; vocal fry. Argh, _ runs to get cotton and alum.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 10:10 PM (VPNgR)
20 I noticed Florida Man was not wearing pink crocs.Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at October 10, 2026 10:11 PM (K7v1x)
21 Hey you Ds! Let's see what we can do tonight! Dares!Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 10:11 PM (96kpa)
22 Evenin'Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 10:11 PM (S8cdb)
23 Great ONT. I am totally whelmed!
Thanks for the Fort Walton Beach guy. Hope he went back inside before he was injured by windblown objects.
Great joke! And I love the name "Tinkletorium"! Classy!Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 10, 2026 10:12 PM (D/6p1)
24 Woo! Made Top 10ish again! Wish I could share the warmish glow I'm feeling.Posted by: Feeling As Good As Florida Man at October 10, 2026 10:13 PM (EdP2u)
25 3 There's only nine!
I wonder what would have been the top 10th comment?
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (VHUov)
First rule of 10th comment club, is... don't talk about 10th comments...Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:14 PM (mP0Kj)
26 I'm a survivor of Isaias like David Hogg is a survivor of a school mass shooting. Meaning, I saw it on the news.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 10:14 PM (4Je4D)
27 I came across this quote while surfing for memes, and thought it described tomorrow's threads pretty well. Now, which came first, the quote or the regularly scheduled threads?
“A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition.”
— Rudyard KiplingPosted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:15 PM (qx7Zg)
28 Woo! Made Top 10ish again! Wish I could share the warmish glow I'm feeling.
Posted by: Feeling As Good As Florida Man at October 10, 2026 10:13 PM (EdP2u)
Don't start getting the trophy case extended just yet, junior.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 10:15 PM (4Je4D)
29 Oh yes, tinkletorium will be a whimsical change in vocabulary I incorporate.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 10:16 PM (ftFVW)
30 Yoda cartoon is good.
News you can use, appropriate for a Saturday ONT (based on a sample size of 1 so subject to revision): Boulevard Nitro Stout > Guinness widget can.Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 10:16 PM (vTZFs)
31 Hey you Ds! Let's see what we can do tonight! Dares!
Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 10:11 PM (96kpa)
Howdy COMM!
Will you be at the ranch next weekend?Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:16 PM (QMAsf)
32 27 I came across this quote while surfing for memes, and thought it described tomorrow's threads pretty well. Now, which came first, the quote or the regularly scheduled threads?
“A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition.”
— Rudyard Kipling
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:15 PM (qx7Zg)
One of my all time favorite quotes came from a cheezy swashbuckler from the 50's... The Son of Monte Christo...
"This man is dangerous, he has a sense of humor..."Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:16 PM (mP0Kj)
33 it's '10ish'
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 10:05 PM (ZxPkt)
Eleven-han Omar sez Whuuuuut?Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 10:16 PM (4Je4D)
34 Sweet definitely hit the sweet spot in the early 1970's. The implosion of the bandmembers was the stuff of legend. Shame. They were really good.Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (QaH55)
35 24 Woo! Made Top 10ish again! Wish I could share the warmish glow I'm feeling.
Posted by: Feeling As Good As Florida Man
Dude. You just peed your pants, didn’t you.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (GtiC3)
36 9 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
I wish nothing but ill on them. They belong in asylums.Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (BHTo4)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov)
38 The Texas Tailgaters defeated The Savannah Bananas 2-1 in the inaugural Banana Bowl before a capacity crowd at Nationals Park in Showdowns. (Game tied after nine innings). Retired Nationals Ryan Zimmerman and Jordan Zimmerman appeared in the game.Posted by: Seasons Change And So Did I at October 10, 2026 10:18 PM (EdP2u)
39 36 9 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
I wish nothing but ill on them. They belong in asylums.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (BHTo4)
It's like a bad joke... Your Mama is so ugly we had to invent a disease and destroy freedom so she would have to wear a mask.Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:18 PM (mP0Kj)
40 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
I wish nothing but ill on them. They belong in asylums.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (BHTo4)
You know we're going to have five more months of pandemic because Howard Stern came out of his house and saw his shadow.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 10:19 PM (4Je4D)
41 Guy at the gas station was wearing a mask. $20 on pump one Doctor.
If 2 more people get Covid at work we will have to mask again . It's happening.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:19 PM (6zvQl)
42 I don't often comment on college football, but since we're heading south next week (to a particular state) I will note that the pitiful Oklahoma Sooners defeated the number 1 Texas some-kind-of-cattle today. OU is bad. Miracles occur.Posted by: LRob in OK at October 10, 2026 10:21 PM (Jr+re)
43 It amuses me that I can put on a music video... not have ANY idea who the group is... yet know every damn word to the song.... 50 years later.Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:21 PM (mP0Kj)
44 Until now I never knew what was in a Hurricane drink. You get to keep the glass from Pat O'Brien's in NOLA.
I was in the piano bar there during one Mardi Gras in college. The crowd carried us there. Sitting in a NC university frat boy's lap drinkin'this huge cocktail. Got the only hickie of my life on my neck and didn't notice. My mother did the next day, though, in spite of my turtleneck and make up. I was surprised as well.
Met him and his friends with my friends at a parade. We were hanging off the barricade and a guy with a rifle was spotted on the balcony above us. I wanted to see him (I was not very bright at 17yrs) and he grabbed me as the police ran in.
Now they would cancel the parade and close down for a day. At the time the parade went on. We hung out with them the rest of the afternoon and evening before being picked up by my mother.
He'd call me at our dorm in MS and we wrote for a few months. He and one guy showed up at my parent's farm one day and flipped out mother. Went out with him the final time and he realized what a prude I was and that endeth that. Nice guy. This concludes my dating activity for that semester.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 10:22 PM (hzuYO)
45 41 Guy at the gas station was wearing a mask. $20 on pump one Doctor.
If 2 more people get Covid at work we will have to mask again . It's happening.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:19 PM (6zvQl)
They are creating the panic a bit late... election is already here...Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:22 PM (mP0Kj)
46 Red River War?Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:23 PM (6zvQl)
47 39 36 9 Retards are wearing masks on planes again
Posted by: 88C+u at October 10, 2026 10:04 PM (LaOsP)
I wish nothing but ill on them. They belong in asylums.
Posted by: it puts the lotion in the basket at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (BHTo4)
It's like a bad joke... Your Mama is so ugly we had to invent a disease and destroy freedom so she would have to wear a mask.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 10, 2026 10:18 PM (mP0Kj)
________________________
If they sit in the last row, tell them they are violating the six foot distancing obligation, and that they have to perch on the tail of the plane.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 10:23 PM (dIske)
Posted by: LRob in OK at October 10, 2026 10:23 PM (Jr+re)
49 Dude. You just peed your pants, didn’t you.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (GtiC3)
Early in my government career, an old alcoholic co-worker told me that doing a good job for the government was like peeing in a dark pair of pants. It gives you a warm sensation, but nobody notices.Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 10:23 PM (QaH55)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:23 PM (eRlcH)
51 If your election lasts for more than four hours....Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:25 PM (6zvQl)
52 Guy at the gas station was wearing a mask. $20 on pump one Doctor.
If 2 more people get Covid at work we will have to mask again . It's happening.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:19 PM (6zvQl)
If you have to, use the heavy duty toilet paper mask, not the single ply. That stuff'll rip if you look at it funny.
Either that, or get a plague doctor mask. If you have to wear one, at least get some fun out of it.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (qx7Zg)
53 Howdy, horde!
Thanks for ClubONT, 2Ds!
"Have no fear. The Moose out front has not evacuated in light of the hurricane. He remains on duty."
Yes. The Moose abides...Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (rdVOm)
54 It amuses me that I can put on a music video... not have ANY idea who the group is... yet know every damn word to the song.... 50 years later.
Posted by: Romeo13
Music sits in a different part of your brain than plain narration does. It's why our pre-literate caveman ancestors sang their tribal history to each other.Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov)
55 I work at an Imperial Facility.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (6zvQl)
56 Hello! Well, things are tense here at Casa de Piper. A tied game. We never play well in Tuscaloosa and today is no different.
Prove me wrong, Dawgs. Please.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (GZ3K7)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (VPNgR)
59 Evenin’, All. Happy Saturday night.
Wow, I have no recollection at all of posting that belly-dancing comment.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)
60 Collaboration, Conglomeration, Mish-Mash, Rule by Committee, It's all good. Good to see the sum of the parts yielding such excellence.Posted by: On the Old Front Porch at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (EdP2u)
61 For years in my youth scientists and philosophers debated which is better, Heather Thomas in a dunk tank or Heather Locklear in a dunk tank? Well, like Oracles of old, Network Executives provided us an answer: Embrace the power of "and" , perhaps just as relevant, "simultaneously".
https://tinyurl.com/2rpka3raPosted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (r7+Q7)
62 31 Doof
Unfortunately I have some hip work i need done. Walking is mostly out for me for awhile. Very said about this 😮💨. (Sneak me a Pic or 2 if you can!) I surely will be there in spirit!
I'll miss you all❣️💔Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (96kpa)
63 Screaming for Vengeance is best Judas Priest.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (GZ3K7)
64 If your election lasts for more than four hours....
Posted by: Boss Moss
.....Kim Jong-something-or-other will be holding executions tomorrow.Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (VHUov)
65 Piper, are you experiencing the hurricane?Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)
66 Screaming for Vengeance is best Judas Priest.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (GZ3K7)
Hmmmmm -- damn good album, but I gotta go with British Steel.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:30 PM (QMAsf)
67 37 Uff-da!
I think someone used the tinkletorium as a pootelier.....
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:17 PM (VHUov)
I scared Saijo because I laughed really loudly. And kind of through my nose. It was not a princess like laugh at all.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:30 PM (ZdaMQ)
68 Hello! Well, things are tense here at Casa de Piper. A tied game. We never play well in Tuscaloosa and today is no different.
Prove me wrong, Dawgs. Please.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (ZdaMQ)
Saijo is playing?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:30 PM (qx7Zg)
69 No love for Neil Young's Like a Hurricane? It's a fine song, one of many by Young, although he's mostly an asshole.Posted by: Born in Toronto at October 10, 2026 10:30 PM (EdP2u)
70 O got my rehire status back at a previous employer. Friday phone call. They must be desperate. Methinks war is coming.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:31 PM (6zvQl)
71 Thanks for ClubONT, 2Ds!
"Have no fear. The Moose out front has not evacuated in light of the hurricane. He remains on duty."
Yes. The Moose abides...
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (rdVOm)
Howdy JQ! Pour one for yourself. On the house!Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)
72 Evening, all. Probably going to turn in early, I guess. The world can wait until I get home from Church tomorrow.Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 10:31 PM (aJQbY)
73 Thanks for the ONT, Double Ds!Posted by: LRob in OK at October 10, 2026 10:31 PM (Jr+re)
74 65 Piper, are you experiencing the hurricane?
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)
I did. She is gone and getting ready to rain on Maryland and VA. It was not as bad as predicted, but we lost power for about 9 hours.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
75 Good evening good people.
Posted by: Tonypete
So you are just going to ignore the rest of us?
Well fine, be that qay.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (NnhvP)
76 Music sits in a different part of your brain than plain narration does. It's why our pre-literate caveman ancestors sang their tribal history to each other.
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (VHUov)
*******
Including the wrong lyrics: "Blinded by the light...dressed up like a douche and running through the night."Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (hzuYO)
77 We are, every so slowly, moving into the house again. We built the closet shelves today, and are moving our stuff downstairs into the new bedroom. It is so damned satisfying after three months in the camper. There's still at least a weeks worth of work for the contractor, including hooking up the plumbing fixtures and finishing out the shower. I will be absolutely thrilled when they finally get the washer and dryer up and running. No more icky laundromat with all the assholes who make such messes and are so rude.
Plus, it's $5 a load to wash, plus about $3 to dry, so it's outrageously expensive, and half the appliances are broke down... bitch bitch bitch.
The renovations are beautiful, and I know we are going to be very happy. So I suppose it's all worth it. But that was one hell of a summer.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (BYJyI)
78 Hi, Doof! Thank you for the drink!Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (rdVOm)
79 Screaming for Vengeance is best Judas Priest.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (GZ3K7)
Hmmmmm -- damn good album, but I gotta go with British Steel.
Posted by: Doof
There's really no wrong answer there.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (GZ3K7)
80 68 Hello! Well, things are tense here at Casa de Piper. A tied game. We never play well in Tuscaloosa and today is no different.
Prove me wrong, Dawgs. Please.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:26 PM (ZdaMQ)
Saijo is playing?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10
When UGA scores, he hops around. He has no idea why we are excited, but he is going to be excited too!Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (ZdaMQ)
81 Plague returning. CIA stooge banned vapes in my state. Big tobacco owns the state government.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (6zvQl)
82 I wore a mask today...
For a *correct* reason: I was cleaning out the pellet stove & didn't want to breathe in a bunch of ash and soot!Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (/+uur)
84 I did. She is gone and getting ready to rain on Maryland and VA. It was not as bad as predicted, but we lost power for about 9 hours.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
You coulda kept that stuff down there! I had to cancel golf tomorrow afternoon.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (QMAsf)
85 73 Double Ds? Sydney Sweeney is a cob?Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (77rzZ)
86 The all time champ of the Dunk Tank was Randi Oakes, most times in the tank (4) and I think, dunked 16 times.Posted by: Water Under The Bridge at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (EdP2u)
87 I did. She is gone and getting ready to rain on Maryland and VA. It was not as bad as predicted, but we lost power for about 9 hours.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
I'm glad you are intact. I was concerned.
Now, on to the important stuff. What is the correct attire for me to wear Tuesday at the Trump rally in Wasilla? I'm thinking my dark blue skirt, flag print shirt, and my stars and bars cowboy boots, but if you have a better suggestion, I'm all ears.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (BYJyI)
88 How is everyone this evening? Genki?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (2GVsD)
89 >>No love for Neil Young's Like a Hurricane? It's a fine song, one of many by Young, although he's mostly an asshole.
He's an entire asshole.
Great song.
https://tinyurl.com/2vbkvh3rPosted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (viF8m)
90 3 There's only nine!
I wonder what would have been the top 10th comment?
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (VHUov)
There's only nine so each of us can believe ours is the missing tenth comment.
It's like a Schrodinger's Comment thing. It both exists and doesn't exist simultaneously.....
Greetings All.
Thank you for always great content Disco and Dino even though again I don't make it into the CotW fold.Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (QGaXH)
91 "What Hillary knows about dignity could fit in Monica's mouth."
- - - - - - - - - - -
Trump's success in the presidential election against two different women seems to boil down to a matter of quantity.
The first opponent did not blow enough Willie.
The second opponent blew too much Willie.
Unfortunately, due to the 22nd Amendment, we will never be able to determine if there's a correct amount of Willie blown that would win against Trump in anerectionelection.Posted by: Another Anon at October 10, 2026 10:35 PM (4h45B)
92 Plague returning. CIA stooge banned vapes in my state. Big tobacco owns the state government.
Posted by: Boss Moss
Wth? Why not just do like other states-- pretend that vapes are the same as smoking and tax them?Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:35 PM (rdVOm)
93 Including the wrong lyrics: "Blinded by the light...dressed up like a douche and running through the night."
For Bruce that would be too autobiographical.Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 10, 2026 10:35 PM (+9wcF)
94 A southern man don't need him around anyhow.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:35 PM (6zvQl)
95 74 Glad to hear you weathered the storm, Your Piperness. I guess it’s our turn now.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM (77rzZ)
96 83 My back porch for 3 days
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iYveF5NsCYgqoDDC9
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 10:33 PM (/+uur)
Well, that's damned gorgeous. You poor fellow, having to put up with that for so long....Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM (BYJyI)
97 Glad to see you made it Piper, too bad about the power. At least it wasn't for days and days. What was Soup's opinion?
The Democrats in VA and MD need a wet blanket tossed on them.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM (2GVsD)
98 There's really no wrong answer there.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (GZ3K7)
I also have a strong affinity for Defenders of the Faith. I saw them on that tour - my first rock concert.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: wth at October 10, 2026 10:37 PM (oq9dX)
100 Guy at the gas station was wearing a mask. $20 on pump one Doctor.
If 2 more people get Covid at work we will have to mask again . It's happening.
Posted by: Boss Moss
+++
The covidiots think that 2020 was the good old days.
It was a time when they were heroes for wearing their masks and reporting their neighbors for any subversive activity. And they think they saved the world by getting their covid shots and all the endless boosters.
They would love to re-live that time. To them, it was the best of times.Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 10, 2026 10:37 PM (Lo97M)
101
Indian nurse on TikTok.
She's working in some rural American setting, says her patient (female) asked her what the red dot on her forehead is for.
Husband pipes up. "On her wedding night, her husband scratches that and finds out whether he's won a motel or a gas station."Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 10, 2026 10:38 PM (mmrXZ)
102 They did that. Insurance goes up if you vape at my previous employer. No increased premiums for fat basteds.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:38 PM (6zvQl)
103 They would love to re-live that time. To them, it was the best of times.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 10, 2026 10:37 PM (Lo97M)
Frankly, I would love them to relive that time as well, but without me. Fuck them and the idiots they rode in on. Never. Fucking. Again. Ever. Period.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 10:38 PM (BYJyI)
104 Yes, laundromats almost everywhere feature the dregs of society, although I guess that the people who never wash their clothes are one rung below.
It's not so bad if you live in an apartment complex or building where only the residents use it, but open to the general public is a real crapshoot.Posted by: Speed Queen at October 10, 2026 10:38 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:39 PM (2GVsD)
106 Husband pipes up. "On her wedding night, her husband scratches that and finds out whether he's won a motel or a gas station."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Hahaha.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:39 PM (GZ3K7)
107 Good evening Horde! Thanks for being here. Club ONT thanks you for your patronage.Posted by: TRex- hurricane dino at October 10, 2026 10:39 PM (56W4x)
108 If your election lasts for more than four hours....
Posted by: Boss Moss
What's all this I hear about Presidential erections?Posted by: Zombie Emily Latella at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (N5iuz)
109 Good evening morons and Слава Двоим!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (RIvkX)
110 Libtard sis loved the masks, but I think it was mostly because she had fallen down & broke a front tooth, and couldn't get to the dentist right away.
She wasn't fond of the travel restrictions.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (rdVOm)
111 The weather forecast for a certain place next week looks pretty good.Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (wVcYX)
112 I don't get it?Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (6zvQl)
113 I've destroyed a Tinkletorium or two.Posted by: Captain Splatter at October 10, 2026 10:41 PM (oq9dX)
114 There must be a state line somewhere.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:41 PM (6zvQl)
115 109 San Fran, who are the “Dvoim?”Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:42 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 10:43 PM (wVcYX)
117 Indian nurse on TikTok.
She's working in some rural American setting, says her patient (female) asked her what the red dot on her forehead is for.
Husband pipes up. "On her wedding night, her husband scratches that and finds out whether he's won a motel or a gas station."
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 10, 2026 10:38 PM (mmrXZ)
And behind curtain number 3 is your prize, ... a broken down outhouse that's about to fall into the river!Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:44 PM (qx7Zg)
118 Now, on to the important stuff. What is the correct attire for me to wear Tuesday at the Trump rally in Wasilla? I'm thinking my dark blue skirt, flag print shirt, and my stars and bars cowboy boots, but if you have a better suggestion, I'm all ears.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 10:34 PM (BYJyI)
Well that is certainly very Americana, and if you love the boots, rock them. It’s hard to know the print of the boots against the shirt- I am all about mixing prints that work. If you are unsure, maybe pick the shirt or the boots. This is why we need AOSHQ pic o vision, so I can see the boots against the shirt and skirt.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:44 PM (ZdaMQ)
119 *Tinkletorium sign*
Stand closer. It's further away than you think.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 10:43 PM (wVcYX)
I always liked the "please don't eat the big white mint" sign.Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 10, 2026 10:44 PM (vzuC7)
120 Yes, laundromats almost everywhere feature the dregs of society, although I guess that the people who never wash their clothes are one rung below. It's not so bad if you live in an apartment complex or building where only the residents use it, but open to the general public is a real crapshoot.
Posted by: Speed Queen
My FWP: The Lovely Mrs. insisted upon new Speed Queens as the old Whirlpool set was starting to drop a few rust flakes into the wash. Until the new set was delivered she visited the local Weirdomat. She met a destitute mom spending a fortune (for her) on cleaning her family's duds. Mrs. had me deliver our old set (still working fine) to that young Mom.
My wife is on the path to Sainthood.Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 10:45 PM (N5iuz)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:45 PM (RIvkX)
122 The weather forecast for a certain place next week looks pretty good.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 10:40 PM (wVcYX)
At present, it sure does. Check back in a few days!Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 10:45 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:46 PM (VHUov)
124
Cleveland has done what the Yankees couldn't: come back from a 2-0 deficit to win a series.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:46 PM (eRlcH)
125 Cleveland Indians.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:47 PM (6zvQl)
126 She met a destitute mom spending a fortune (for her) on cleaning her family's duds. Mrs. had me deliver our old set (still working fine) to that young Mom.
My wife is on the path to Sainthood.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 10:45 PM (N5iuz)
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That's really up there in terms of good deeds.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:47 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 10:47 PM (rdVOm)
128 The tinkletorium made me look up vitreous china. I always knew commodes were made of it, but never knew what vitreous meant. Never too old to learn, I guess.
Eyes are mostly vitreous humor.Posted by: Just Means Resembling Glass at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: wth at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (oq9dX)
130 97 Glad to see you made it Piper, too bad about the power. At least it wasn't for days and days. What was Soup's opinion?
The Democrats in VA and MD need a wet blanket tossed on them.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM
He is glad it’s over and said enough is enough. Get the dang generator, we aren’t waiting anymore on a power wall. We can do one of those if we move.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (ZdaMQ)
131 San Fran, who are the “Dvoim?”
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:42 PM (77rzZ)
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Дино и Диско!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:49 PM (RIvkX)
132 Sometimes I have to listen to Eric and the neighbors do, too.
She's Waiting
https://tinyurl.com/2yvca3a2Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 10:49 PM (hzuYO)
133 Tonypete you and your wife are good folks.Posted by: PaleRider at October 10, 2026 10:49 PM (PV+Zw)
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:50 PM (ZdaMQ)
135 The Dragonborn.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:50 PM (6zvQl)
136 Glad to see you made it Piper, too bad about the power. At least it wasn't for days and days. What was Soup's opinion?
The Democrats in VA and MD need a wet blanket tossed on them.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:36 PM
He is glad it’s over and said enough is enough. Get the dang generator, we aren’t waiting anymore on a power wall. We can do one of those if we move.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (ZdaMQ)
If he's already expressing all that, when does he start teaching Dog at the local veterinary school?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:50 PM (qx7Zg)
137 Eyes are mostly vitreous humor.
Posted by: Just Means Resembling Glass at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (EdP2u)
Is that a potty joke?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (1Ff7Z)
138 >>My wife is on the path to Sainthood.
Posted by: Tonypete
Sounds like you will accompanying her.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (viF8m)
139 131. Ah. I should pay attention to the cobs.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (77rzZ)
140 Yeah, AOSHQ pic o vision would be quite a hoot.Posted by: Quickly Zips Up, Stops Picking Nose at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (EdP2u)
141 Eyes are mostly vitreous humor.
Posted by: Just Means Resembling Glass at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (EdP2u)
Is that a potty joke?
Depends on how you look at it.Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (+9wcF)
142 I will note that the pitiful Oklahoma Sooners defeated the number 1 Texas some-kind-of-cattle today. OU is bad. Miracles occur.
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Several someones (referees and playback monitors) had made big bets on a big upset and have a big payday coming tomorrow. Sports book strikes again.Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 10:52 PM (zGeQ7)
143 Soup is smarter than some Humans.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:52 PM (2GVsD)
144 I'm partial to vomitoriums.Posted by: wth at October 10, 2026 10:52 PM (oq9dX)
145 If he's already expressing all that, when does he start teaching Dog at the local veterinary school?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10
He is a Shiba Inu. They are a very bright and very opinionated breed. 🤣Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:53 PM (ZdaMQ)
146 Soup is smarter than some Humans.
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:52 PM (2GVsD)
That's a lower bar than it used to be.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 10:53 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: browndog rounding the bases at October 10, 2026 10:54 PM (oCio0)
148 You mean the guardians.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:54 PM (6zvQl)
149 I have three generators going in the shop for tune ups next week..Posted by: Eromero at October 10, 2026 10:55 PM (LHPAg)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:55 PM (2GVsD)
151 The BUFF is still around............
Over 65 years old and now eligible for Medicare...
BUFF -----------> The Big Ugly Fat F**ker
When I flew BUFFs in my early 20's, it was 10 years older than me back in 1983...Posted by: Jackson K. at October 10, 2026 10:57 PM (PAi6p)
152 The worst thing about this latest hurricane is how to pronounce the damn thing.
I’ll bet that even Cantore can’t pronounce it correctly.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:58 PM (77rzZ)
153 The B-52J is not your granddad's BUFF.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 10:58 PM (2GVsD)
154 Girls have Tinkletoriums.
Boys have bushes.Posted by: wth at October 10, 2026 10:59 PM (oq9dX)
155 Happy Saturday Horde!Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 10:59 PM (ibDUx)
156 Hi folks. Still here. Trying animation things.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 10, 2026 10:59 PM (CHHv1)
157 You mean the guardians.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 10:54 PM (6zvQl)
That's their tranny name. Real team name is still Indians.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 10:59 PM (quk5M)
158 Happy Saturday Horde!
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 10:59 PM (ibDUx)
DDS! You're a little early tonight. Good to see you!Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 11:00 PM (QMAsf)
159 Soup is smarter than some Humans.
Posted by: Anna Puma
That's a lower bar than it used to be.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Tourist: "Why don't you use bear-proof dumpsters?"
Yosemite park ranger: "There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists."Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 11:00 PM (VHUov)
160 155 Hey, Debby! Hey, Beckoning!Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:00 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 10, 2026 11:00 PM (nEUC6)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:00 PM (2GVsD)
163 Ttalefreako is STILL missing?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)
164 My 10 year old generator wouldn't start a couple weeks ago, dumping the bowl, cleaning carb didn't help. Ordered another one and a new carb at the same time. Now I have two. It's a bit of a PITA changing the carb on the suitcase-type enclosed inverters, but they are so much quieter than the old open frame ones. You really need an inverter to keep your electronics safe, anyway. Live 5 miles from the ocean, need a generator.Posted by: Semper Paratus. at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (jrgJz)
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132 Sometimes I have to listen to Eric and the neighbors do, too.
She's Waiting
https://tinyurl.com/2yvca3a2
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 10:49 PM (hzuYO)
That has always been my favorite Clapton song by far! It fascinates me to wonder what was in his mind when he wrote it, since the fife, drum and cadence all have a very 18th century martial music feel. (Or do we say vibe now?)Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (Y6Q+5)
167 Hey, Doof.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (77rzZ)
168 They would love to re-live that time. To them, it was the best of times.
Posted by: Florida Peasant at October 10, 2026 10:37 PM (Lo97M)
I admit, I loved that there was no traffic and no one in the stores when we boldly flaunted our independence and went out and did things. Let the terrified masked karens remain at home and outta my way. Then I could go down the aisle the wrong way with no one saying a word.Posted by: moki at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (wLjpr)
169 "There is considerable overlap between the intelligence of the smartest bears and the dumbest tourists."
Posted by: mikeskiPosted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (VPNgR)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (VHUov)
171 Kentucky beats #10 LSU! Went for 2 in the first OT for the win. Son of Doof is probably chugging bourbon right now!Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (QMAsf)
172 I need something to poke holes in the masks.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (6zvQl)
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:04 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:04 PM (rdVOm)
175 Gendo Ikari plays the park ranger.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:04 PM (2GVsD)
176 Gendo Ikari plays the park ranger.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Maybe two other Morons get this conversation.Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 11:05 PM (VHUov)
177 Piper, are you experiencing the hurricane?
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)
I did. She is gone and getting ready to rain on Maryland and VA. It was not as bad as predicted, but we lost power for about 9 hours.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
What is proper hurricane fashion.Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (dK+Kv)
178 Live 5 miles from the ocean, need a generator.
Posted by: Semper Paratus. at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (EdP2u)
We are whole housing it. J is gone so much, I want it to just switch over automatically.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
179 This is a long 2 minutes, y’all.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:07 PM (ZdaMQ)
180 Out of hurricane range & there is currently the tropical storm from the Pacific and CA going over us. There will be snow in the mountains. We need the rain.
In 2005 we had 3 CAT 3's hit our FL Atlantic beach & a tiny bit south of our barrier island.Mandatory evacs, twice to Tallahassee vs Tampa (son in Tampa had 3 roommates). Hunker from wind, run from water.
Kept stuff in bins in the LR for six weeks. Had art and stuff in both college towns til Thanksgiving. We only lost power at bunker home briefly as power was underground and connected to emergency services in the beach town.
The Neanderthal neighbor next to us lost power for 2wks and deserved it. The beach town south of us and my best friend didn't deserve it.
Publix, after this year, got generators for every store. Finding fresh produce was a miracle then.
Volunteered with the Salvation Army a few blocks away as I felt so guilty having power. Job was ice bags,, and a state senator kept sticking his head in the cars politicking. I wanted to yell at him but I knew his mother. I got pulled to give out spaghetti dinners instead.
Same fencing down for 2 hurricanes.House fine.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 11:07 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:07 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 11:07 PM (QMAsf)
183 Hidiki Anno reboots Yogi the Bear
Posted by: Anna Puma
Poor Boo-Boo.....
Gendo Ikari plays the park ranger.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Don't give the Japanese any hints, they are already weird enough.
Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 11:08 PM (zGeQ7)
184 Local car show was today. Disappointed that I didn't see any of you there. Lot of repeat cars from previous years. Did get to see two AMX's, which was unexpected. Usually only get one.Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 10, 2026 11:09 PM (+9wcF)
185 152 The worst thing about this latest hurricane is how to pronounce the damn thing.
I’ll bet that even Cantore can’t pronounce it correctly.
Posted by: Bulg
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NOAA ought to stick with Global Warming and stop making up shit.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:09 PM (VPNgR)
186 We are whole housing it. J is gone so much, I want it to just switch over automatically.
Posted by: Piper
You can't hide money!$$$$Posted by: Very Fixed Income at October 10, 2026 11:09 PM (EdP2u)
187 Go Dawgs!Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:10 PM (ZdaMQ)
188 163 Ttalefreako is STILL missing?
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)
For a guy who was missing he sure showed up in my feeds a lot. I seem to be on some kind of list with ActBlue. I even got an ad from Bear Claw's twin running in Florida. I've never set foot in Florida and my budget for Ukrainian con men has been spent through my taxes.
Beato Talarico should literally be listed on the ballot as "This Fukkin' Guy? You Serious?"Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 10, 2026 11:10 PM (r7+Q7)
189 Gendo Ikari plays the park ranger.
Posted by: Anna Puma
Maybe two other Morons get this conversation.
Posted by: mikeski
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ibid #183...Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 11:10 PM (zGeQ7)
190 Someone up top posted N. Young's "Hurricane". You can find Adam Sandler doing this song on YouTube. He totally does it better....😛Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 11:10 PM (96kpa)
191 >>> 178 Live 5 miles from the ocean, need a generator.
Posted by: Semper Paratus. at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (EdP2u)
We are whole housing it. J is gone so much, I want it to just switch over automatically.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (ZdaMQ)
You will be happy to have it.
If for some reason there is a backlog in your area, you could get a portable and have an electrician install an outside outlet (yes, really) where you can plug in the portable instead of running extension cords all over.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 10, 2026 11:11 PM (3mtzY)
192 I need something to poke holes in the masks.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 11:03 PM (6zvQl)
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Wear a button that says, "Your Mask is Dirty"Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (RIvkX)
193 185. When are they gonna name a hurricane “Cantore?”Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (77rzZ)
194 What is proper hurricane fashion.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (dK+Kv)
Perhaps we'll find out in tomorrow's ONT!Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (qx7Zg)
195 For a really strange anime vibe to Yogi is to run it through the lens of Gleipnir.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (2GVsD)
196 of repeat cars from previous years. Did get to see two AMX's, which was unexpected. Usually only get one.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
At least one of them was a lowly Javelin with fancy decals.Posted by: Can't Fool Me at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (EdP2u)
197 .....Kim Jong-something-or-other will be holding executions tomorrow.
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (VHUov)
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Say what you want about that tubby leader...but he sure gets creative on his execution technique. Anti-aircraft guns, flame throwers, mortars....he doesn't hold back.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (dIske)
198 Even Google AI knows paper masks do nothing.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (6zvQl)
199 You know a "pumpkin spice" lapdance just means the woman is pumpkin-shaped and smells like she smoked a pack of clove cigarettes, right?Posted by: GWB at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (kU0PQ)
200 193 185. When are they gonna name a hurricane “Cantore?”
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:12 PM (77rzZ)
This is the current location of hurricane bond, James Bond.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (qx7Zg)
201 I need something to poke holes in the masks.
Posted by: Boss Moss
Paper punch?
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:04 PM (rdVOm)
A .45?Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 11:14 PM (1Ff7Z)
202 199 You know a "pumpkin spice" lapdance just means the woman is pumpkin-shaped and smells like she smoked a pack of clove cigarettes, right?
Posted by: GWB at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (kU0PQ)
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$20...same as in the town Dunkin Donuts.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 11:14 PM (dIske)
203 Requiring people to wear masks needs to made a hanging offense.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 11:15 PM (6zvQl)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:15 PM (2GVsD)
205 I was at the Colombia river gorge Ampitheater in 1992 and saw Neil Young play “Like a Hurricane” on a pipe organ. It was a solo tour. Amazing performance.
Yes. He’s a douche.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 11:15 PM (Nqi3p)
206 For a really strange anime vibe to Yogi is to run it through the lens of Gleipnir.
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Your meds, they perhaps need adjustment?🤪Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 11:16 PM (zGeQ7)
207 200 Hey, Hour. Good to see you.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:16 PM (77rzZ)
208 Ice pick. I have some big pins.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 11:16 PM (6zvQl)
209 >> The worst thing about this latest hurricane is how to pronounce the damn thing.
The worst thing is isn't hitting the northeast or the west coast so it isn't being covered. At all.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:17 PM (viF8m)
210 186 We are whole housing it. J is gone so much, I want it to just switch over automatically.
Posted by: Piper
You can't hide money!$$$$
Posted by: Very Fixed Income at October 10, 2026
I personally have no money. I am the girl your mama warned you about level of no money.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:17 PM (ZdaMQ)
211 Your meds, they perhaps need adjustment?
Never heard of the Buaku Gang nyah? I cannot be legally held responsible for my actions due to defective Human programming of my AI.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:17 PM (2GVsD)
212
That has always been my favorite Clapton song by far! It fascinates me to wonder what was in his mind when he wrote it, since the fife, drum and cadence all have a very 18th century martial music feel. (Or do we say vibe now?)
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 11:02 PM (Y6Q+5)
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I love it, too, the percussion.
You have excellent taste, Tom. I listen to this and this one when I feel like dancing. I have a video of deck dancing with grandson and 1st girlie the afternoon their baby sister was born. Son cracked up. Neighbors can't see me in this tree house, but they can probably hear me.
I love this one, too!Blasts out from the start!
It's in the Way That You Use It
Eric Clapton
https://tinyurl.com/zfxkrspe
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 11:17 PM (hzuYO)
213 You know a "pumpkin spice" lapdance just means the woman is pumpkin-shaped and smells like she smoked a pack of clove cigarettes, right?
Posted by: GWB
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🤮Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 11:18 PM (zGeQ7)
214 If for some reason there is a backlog in your area, you could get a portable and have an electrician install an outside outlet (yes, really) where you can plug in the portable instead of running extension cords all over.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 10, 2026 11:11 PM (3mtzY)
If going that route, have the electrician install a sub-panel, and move your essential loads to the sub. Run the feed to the sub through a manual transfer switch which will feed the sub-panel off the main panel when grid power is available, but can switch it to the generator "outlet" should the grid power fail. Some sort of transfer switch will be required by code, anyway. You don't want to be back-feeding the grid, and endanger some poor lineman's life. (rare, but theoretically possible; more likely your generator will just up and quit from overloading it)Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 11:19 PM (quk5M)
215 Before the plandemic, *dust masks* were cheap and available everywhere. Dollar store had packs of 10 for $1.
Now? $$$ and good luck finding them.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:19 PM (rdVOm)
216 Hey Doof, good to see you too, and all of the Horde.
We are getting the remains of the hurricane here from tomorrow night into Monday, at least that is what the local weather porn says.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 11:19 PM (ibDUx)
217 Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:17 PM (viF8m)
Surprised you’re not drinking heavily after hearing that Shesterkin is done for the season
My condolences …Posted by: browndog rounding the bases at October 10, 2026 11:20 PM (oCio0)
218 I thought I was the only one to do candy combat, though my soldiers were skittles.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 10, 2026 11:21 PM (0U5gm)
219 Your meds, they perhaps need adjustment?
Never heard of the Buaku Gang nyah? I cannot be legally held responsible for my actions due to defective Human programming of my AI.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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I was talking to your human's attendant.Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 11:21 PM (zGeQ7)
220 You know...
I would like, someday, to send up a couple of drones during a hurricane. One when the first big winds hit - I'd have to look up what speed I would aim for. Then one in the eye.
The goal would be to get them as high as possible, try my best to keep them aloft, and just see where the wind took them. Program them to record their GPS position, and to send me a text when they are down to 2% power or so.
Maybe attach a note with a gift card and instructions to buy beers on me after texting me with the location.
Maybe launch rockets at the same time... something with a G engine or two. Same arrangement.Posted by: GWB at October 10, 2026 11:21 PM (kU0PQ)
221 Sheesh. I thought I was the only one doing M&M wars, noticing the peanut ones were clearly superior.
In the left hand.
Right hand, yes, the chocolate ones ruled.
Not sure what that means? Wonder if I'll get some freebies?Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:22 PM (2WIwB)
222 >>Surprised you’re not drinking heavily after hearing that Shesterkin is done for the season
>>My condolences …
No crying in hockey.
Next man up.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:22 PM (viF8m)
223 Oh no...
Hideaki Anno is going to direct a Space Battleship Yamato movie? Where in the timeline will this be? After 3199?Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:23 PM (2GVsD)
224 Goodnight, All.Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:23 PM (77rzZ)
225 If you have to wear a mask for work, use the Dark Helmet.
https://youtube.com/shorts/D3IMeUspqvYPosted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 11:24 PM (qx7Zg)
226 Dang. When was the last time anyone diagrammed a sentence?Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:24 PM (2WIwB)
227 207 200 Hey, Hour. Good to see you.
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:16 PM (77rzZ)
Glad to see you. Sleep well.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 11:25 PM (qx7Zg)
228 "Candy wars" here, consist of wrist-rockets and a pack of Skittles. Heh.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:25 PM (rdVOm)
229 Goodnight, All.
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 11:23 PM (77rzZ)
Nite, Bulg. I am going to get an early one too. Spent enough time outside in the cold wind, fixing my storm door, to get well chilled. The electric blanket calls to me.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 11:25 PM (quk5M)
230 Anna Puma, the girl in pink?Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:25 PM (ZdaMQ)
231 That evil genius... Yamato Square root sign 2199 is the announced title.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:26 PM (2GVsD)
232 Fox on the Run is a complete douche song.Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:26 PM (2WIwB)
233 194 What is proper hurricane fashion.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (dK+Kv)
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One thing I found before a hurricane (evacuated 8 times on that island. House was a bunker, but IF the surge hit "just right" we were goners) is that there is no wind and HOT. I could easily see how the Seminoles figured out one was coming. No birdsong. Afterwards no birdsong as the noise for days is power saws.
Once we got metal screw in shutters vs labeled ply wood (boys came from college) we never had another. It's hell to get ready and heaven to return.Damage would be same fence down and shredded pool screen.Lucky us.
I would be hot, stressed and crazy. I guess in shorts and a tee.
For the first one of 2005 it took us 11hrs to get to FSU (normally 5hrs). I could have landed a 747 at that point, following son and dog. Husband in packed car behind me. Other son back to Tampa loaded down.
My dude said a guy in a sports car was on I-95 trying to flirt with me in the middle lane. I was singing loudly to CD's. He must have been desperate as my hair was wild and curly and I looked like Phyllis Diller in a wind tunnel.
I was bummed out I missed it!Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 11:26 PM (hzuYO)
234 Hai hai, the one in pink.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:26 PM (2GVsD)
235 Hideaki Anno is going to direct a Space Battleship Yamato movie? Where in the timeline will this be? After 3199?
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Will the Yamato get enough fuel for a return trip this time?Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 11:27 PM (wpRMV)
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:27 PM (ZdaMQ)
237 203 Requiring people to wear masks needs to made a hanging offense.
Posted by: Boss Moss
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Look at the good side, they have self identified. It's not necessary to expend one syllable of time, you are spared.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:28 PM (VPNgR)
238 Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:15 PM (2GVsD)
You have a redhead in green wielding two swords in a few pics. You should make the sword colors match her hair and her eyes. And give just enough more light on her face the iris colors are obvious.
I really like your stuff.
What do you charge for a commission?Posted by: GWB at October 10, 2026 11:28 PM (kU0PQ)
239 Suppose to get leftover hurricane here on Sunday in Babylon DC. The Army 10 mile race will be a bit damp. Hopefully I'll figure out what is blocked off here at the 5-sided nuthouse. Getting out during big events is a PITA. No, I will not be running it. Just getting off work and going home, once I figure out all the detours.Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 11:29 PM (S8cdb)
240 I don't charge anything since all I am doing is playing word games with the LLM to generate pictures.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:31 PM (2GVsD)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 11:32 PM (S8cdb)
Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:32 PM (2GVsD)
243 AMXs is super cool and AMC made some very good powerful engines, 401, 360, 290, etc., but it's hard to top a Marlin. Rebels were cool also, wish AMC/Rambler had survived.Posted by: The Ambassador Of Love at October 10, 2026 11:32 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:33 PM (VPNgR)
245 Last winter, when nursing home was all a-freaked about covid again, I grabbed a new mask every day from their box at the entry. Got a nice collection now, for free! (Cost of hubby's stay, notwithstanding...)
Any place that offers them, I will take one (or, "oops" two or three). I use them...eventually! Just not for virus protection, LOLPosted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:33 PM (rdVOm)
246 Yaaaay I'm back home. Was visiting family. Got sick on Monday evening so family had to look after me until Friday.Posted by: 88C+u should just gay-marry Talarico already at October 10, 2026 11:33 PM (88C+u)
247 Eyes are mostly vitreous humor.
Posted by: Just Means Resembling Glass at October 10, 2026 10:48 PM (EdP2u)
Is that a potty joke?
Depends on how you look at it.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 10, 2026 10:51 PM (+9wcF)
I see where you're going with this.Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:33 PM (2WIwB)
248 Rained today. Can't remember the last time, think it was February, maybe (there was a heavy drizzle one morning in August). Apparently the fringe of tropical storm whatsit off Mehico.
Best thing about it is it knocks down any fire season for a bit. And the infernal heat (for here) is gone, finally. Worst/longest stretch of bad weather in modern history here, easily. Law of averages strikes again. From "winter" until mid-July were months of perfect days, not weeks.Posted by: rhomboid at October 10, 2026 11:34 PM (U/Byj)
249 Piper, are you experiencing the hurricane?
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)
I did. She is gone and getting ready to rain on Maryland and VA. It was not as bad as predicted, but we lost power for about 9 hours.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 10:32 PM (ZdaMQ)
What is proper hurricane fashion.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (dK+Kv)
I vote for wet tee shirts.Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:36 PM (2WIwB)
250 241 Eric Clapton - No Alibi
youtu.be/5fczygyP3_c
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 11:32 PM (S8cdb)
*******
Thank you. Not many I don't like.
We went to a concert in 1980 or so. I don't remember a lot as we had a party prior. My guitar dude said it wasn't that good (I had a good time and that counts). It was during Eric's drug/drink time.
His son dying (horrible) I think changed him back to making great music.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 11:37 PM (hzuYO)
251 >>> I use them...eventually! Just not for virus protection, LOL
Posted by: JQ
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I'm allergic to something the mower occasionally kicks up.
If it gets worse I'll be wearing one every time I cut.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:39 PM (VPNgR)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:39 PM (viF8m)
253 In the age of AI and computer generated everything, it is cool to see that hand painted Judas Priest album art work.Posted by: Lemmiwinks at October 10, 2026 11:39 PM (mTzaS)
254 What is proper hurricane fashion.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 11:06 PM (dK+Kv)
I was far from fashionable during this event!Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:40 PM (ZdaMQ)
255 Alabama fans already crying the blues about the officials despite UGA having like 100 yards of penalties.
It’s late, I have Church in the morning, plus setting Halloween back up so I need to get to bed.
Night, friends!Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:43 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:43 PM (viF8m)
257 Heritage Auctions has an entire category called International Comic Art Signature Auction.
Not sure if I would pay $45,000 for original Asterix art however. But they do have Moebius stuff.Posted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:43 PM (2GVsD)
258 Kim Jong-something-or-other will be holding executions tomorrow.
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:27 PM (VHUov)
____________________
Say what you want about that tubby leader...but he sure gets creative on his execution technique. Anti-aircraft guns, flame throwers, mortars....he doesn't hold back.
Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 11:13 PM (dIske)
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Well. Saddam did strap a recalcitrant general to a SCUD and launched it during Desert Shield/Storm.Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:44 PM (2WIwB)
259 I'm allergic to something the mower occasionally kicks up.
If it gets worse I'll be wearing one every time I cut.
Posted by: Braenyard
Hope it helps! I wear one while mowing, especially when it's hot & dry. Too many sparse patches in the yard and it gets quite dusty sometimes. I try to do it on windy days so dust will blow away quickly, but that's not always possible.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:44 PM (rdVOm)
260 I have a sinus thing, which probably count as covid if I shoved a test up my nose. Which I'm not going to do.
I think I've had it about 3 times, all mild. First time a toddler dose. His Da got it worse than all of us. The last time in 2025 I got it from black mask wearing jackasses on the plane seats behind us on the red eye from Honolulu.
A few days later I had a bad forehead headache. I can handle surgery over headaches and went to Urgent Care, but they were closed and I was not going to start harfing from pain. Went to the ED (drug seeking) and was surprised to learn I had ze covid. The staff then wore their masks with me, and ED MD told me to take high doses of Tylenol and alternte with 3 Advil for 3 days in our bedroom. No one else got it.
I think the mask brigade in public believed the dropping dead chy knees version vs mostly a cold.
I went through a period of wanting to scare hikers in the mountains wearing masks but got over it. I did laugh in my car at people driving with them.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 11:45 PM (hzuYO)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 11:49 PM (viF8m)
262 Oyasumi minnaPosted by: Anna Puma at October 10, 2026 11:50 PM (2GVsD)
263 This time of year, there's a major hatch-out of little blue gnats that are most annoying... those things are everywhere and clouds of them can be very thick! They get in your eyes, up your nose, in your hair and stuck to clothing. Just, ugh!
Masks are good for keeping them out of your mouth and nose. LOL.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:50 PM (rdVOm)
264 260 I have a sinus thing, which probably ...
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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The sink spritzer awaits you.
_acetaminophen is pizon, you know
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:52 PM (VPNgR)
265 Guy talking to his friends at the bar:
The other day I was in the bathroom and noticed some movement through a crack in the curtains. I looked out and my super-hot neighbor was sunbathing in the nude.
I'm not proud of this, but I couldn't resist. I started wanking off.
When I finished I turned around and my wife was standing there. She'd been watching the whole time.
Imagine how I felt when I discovered that my wife is a pervert.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 10, 2026 11:52 PM (ggUGb)
266 Don't know if I've ever had covid-- never tested-- but something kicked my @ss a couple of years ago, for about 2 days. Tired and wheezing, mostly. And then it went away.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 11:52 PM (rdVOm)
267 Masks are good for keeping them out of your mouth and nose. LOL.
Posted by: JQ
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Take a shallow lid, like from a tub of dip, fill it with water then put a daub of butter or something like it, with just the crest of it above the water. Many will float.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 11:55 PM (VPNgR)
268 Interesting. I haven't noticed anyone wearing masks at Old People Warehouse, other than the woman in her 90s who's always worn one ever since I've lived there.
But then, we Alaskans are pretty non-conformist... even the elderly. Or maybe especially the elderly.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 11, 2026 12:01 AM (ggUGb)
269 Good evening to you all. Pre MoMe training to stay up past 7:30 pm.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 12:01 AM (nxLtX)
270 Braenyard, there are *so many* of them! Hundreds of thousands!
They'll be gone soon. Usually only around for a week or two and it's been over a week. Low overnight temps starting tonight should kill them off until next year.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:03 AM (rdVOm)
271 I had COVID twice, at least according to the test kits.
The first time was nothing special. The second time kicked my ass.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at October 11, 2026 12:04 AM (ggUGb)
272 Don't know if I've ever had covid-- never tested-- but something kicked my @ss a couple of years ago, for about 2 days. Tired and wheezing, mostly. And then it went away.
I know I had it. Constant inflammation of everything was the calling card. Did get some hospital grade anti-inflammatories at one point and that knocked it down to where I could at least eat for a day or two. Ended up getting the monoclonal antibody treatment to finally knock it out.Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at October 11, 2026 12:04 AM (+9wcF)
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:04 AM (rdVOm)
274 I give blood every 3 or 4 months , and during the year of Covid when you gave blood, they also tested you for antibodies which would indicate you’d had Covid. For the first 6 months of that year had none; but next test showed all the antibodies in my system! I realized I’d had Covid and never even knew it. I remember a time when I had a cough and a slight fever for two nights, but not much. I’ve had flu that was a dozen times worse than that.
If they hadn’t screwed up most people’s immune systems with those damn shots, most people could have ended with natural immunity, like it’s supposed to work.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 12:04 AM (Y6Q+5)
275 Ended up getting the monoclonal antibody treatment to finally knock it out.
Posted by: Blanco Basura
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My neighbors caught it before Biden halted the actual cures.
They went to the local EmergCare (Doc in the Box) and received monoclonal antibodies.
Three days later he's grilling in the driveway. Wife is good too.
I'm walking up to have a chat and he says whoa, I'm contagious.
Three days and it was virtually gone. The Biden operators killed
many people.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 12:09 AM (VPNgR)
276 JQ, I've got about 2 minutes left in me.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 12:14 AM (nxLtX)
277 If they hadn’t screwed up most people’s immune systems with those damn shots, most people could have ended with natural immunity, like it’s supposed to work.
Posted by: Tom Servo
Sis & BIL got really sick after one of their overseas trips. Likely kungflu, right at the beginning of *the big scare*. So what did they do?
They got the stoopid shots anyway. Ugh.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:15 AM (rdVOm)
278 I'm flattered to be recognized for my music selection but I'm a bit disappointed my first "on the" wasn't chosen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vdsUDNpM54Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 11, 2026 12:16 AM (Fv808)
279 >>> I remember a time when I had a cough and a slight fever for two nights, but not much. I’ve had flu that was a dozen times worse than that.
If they hadn’t screwed up most people’s immune systems with those damn shots, most people could have ended with natural immunity, like it’s supposed to work.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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It was an op. We've had pig flu, bird flu, all kinds of flu; some people died others went on about their business. At school many of us were sick. Well, you get sick, are you going to miss necessary classes or are you going get off your ass and attend? Right.
Covid was an op conducted by the Administrative State.
_(Politburo)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 12:16 AM (VPNgR)
280
What is the correct attire for me to wear Tuesday at the Trump rally in Wasilla? I'm thinking my dark blue skirt, flag print shirt, and my stars and bars cowboy boots, but if you have a better suggestion, I'm all ears.
Posted by: tcn in AK
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Piper-worthy. But wear it for sure -- you might get picked up by a press camera!Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 11, 2026 12:16 AM (mmrXZ)
281 I have a theory (I have a one of earthquake predictions I won't get into) of how every cold or virus now has a component of covid in them.
While viruses constantly evolve/mutate/get frisky, some colds/coughs now take longer to get over vs the old fashioned 7 days. Thanks to wuhan.
I've had a few that take over 3wks for the cough to go away. Being around a baby and school kids doesn't help, but I was never not going to see them. I've had noro and pretty sure RSV this year from baby girl and life goes on.
I feel sure everyone now has antibodies from the wuhan flu. Bastids.
Going to bed and hope for the best for sleeping all night without snorting! Goals!Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 11, 2026 12:17 AM (hzuYO)
282 Worst illness I ever had came with bizarre symptoms including deep internal pains that both make you feel like you’re dying and also make you want to die. I figured out later that this perfectly matches the description of a tropical disease known as Dengue Fever.
How could I get that inside the United States? Clue was that both my daughter and I got it at the same time, and we’d eaten together at a Fort Worth restaurant featuring Central American food a couple days before. There was an epidemic of it going on in Guatemala at the time, and I know those assholes had brought in some illegal migrants from there to work the kitchen. Who knows how many people they infected.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 11, 2026 12:17 AM (Y6Q+5)
283 OK, I'm out. See ya all tomorrow.Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 12:18 AM (nxLtX)
284 278 I'm flattered to be recognized for my music selection but I'm a bit disappointed my first "on the" wasn't chosen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vdsUDNpM54
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal
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Prolly cause no one could understand the words.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 12:20 AM (VPNgR)
285 Prolly cause no one could understand the words.
Posted by: Braenyard
It also had a second phrase in the title, so maybe it wasn't up to the strict ONT standards.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 12:28 AM (VHUov)
286 Good evening all, whatssup in your neck of the woods?
My woods lately has been WI. Cleaning out the folks' home before putting it up for sale. It has been interesting. Some memories provoked.
Emotions too I guess. Even tho Dad passed in May 2025 this just is like reliving that loss.Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 11, 2026 12:43 AM (WOJP8)
287 OK, I'm out. See ya all tomorrow.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 11, 2026 12:18 AM
That's fairly late, for an early-riser... Well done, dear lady!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:44 AM (rdVOm)
288 So, I suppose it's too late to 3D print some ONT tinkletorium tokens for the TxMoMe‽
😍
More cheesecake from Bits & Pieces, a site with many good memes, but just skip any text and political items: Not familiar with this actress, but she was cute.
https://bit.ly/merry-anders
🍾
Would have been here sooner but I wasn't. Now it's time to say goodnight to all our com-pa-neee. M I C see you real soon K E Y why? because we like you A S O N Teeee
🎻
Stumbled across this almost Zappaesque orchestration:
https://youtu.be/eylZs4VesgU
G'nite, y'all.💤Posted by: mindful webworker - here and gone again at October 11, 2026 12:44 AM (yrKoI)
289 'Night Ben Had, I am sorry that I missed you, I am getting some laundry done tonight. I am needing to wear some warmer clothes around here, the weather is definitely getting cooler.
JQ, if you are still here I could stand a refill before bed.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 11, 2026 12:45 AM (ibDUx)
290
The masks we had during the shit show had three layers. We cut out two of the layers. No one could tell, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 12:47 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:47 AM (rdVOm)
292 Hi, four seasons!
Masks during the sh!tshow were merely slightly annoying. It was the 20 fk-ing questions at clinic entrances that chapped my hide! Hubby had *lots* of appointments in those days, and I had to go with him...
"Any symptoms?"
"Everything is a symptom. You'll need to be more specific."Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:52 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 12:54 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 11, 2026 12:54 AM (VPNgR)
295 Night, Braenyard. Heh. Mom used to play that on her piano...Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 12:56 AM (rdVOm)
296 Mid-40s overnight here. Maybe down to high-30s overnight next week. Ugh. Need to drain & blow out the irrigation pipes.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:01 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:03 AM (/QHx4)
298 Where did global warming go?Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 11, 2026 01:03 AM (Cqx++)
299 Brrr, four seasons!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:05 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:05 AM (rdVOm)
301
We have been getting rain the past couple weeks. Severe drought since last winter. The grass is alive again and my bulbs sprouted, lol.
The seasons have been reversed.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:07 AM (/QHx4)
302 Just peeking inPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 01:12 AM (Ia/+0)
303 It's been mostly dry here all summer. A few sprinkles during the last couple of weeks, but not enough to soak the ground. Maybe rain tonight & next day or two, but I doubt it'll be much.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:13 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:14 AM (/QHx4)
305 Son #1 is out of town overnight for a friends wedding. He asked me to go and check on his kitty cat and feed him and gove him some pets. I did. His kitty is super sweet and loves being brushed. His name is Pippen amd yes, he is a troublemaker.
I’ll go back in the morning to clean his box and feed him breakfast. It’s sweet my boy has a sweet
Little friend.
It has been spitty and cool and windy all day on the beach. So nice.
Love y’all. Be warm and safe and hug your loved ones. Even if it’s a Fink.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:15 AM (HMS1n)
306 'Night Braenyard, thanks for the Brahm's.
Cheers JQ and hi four seasons. I hope that we don't have a wintry mix for a while.
Skip at least you don't have to be on the job early tomorrow I hope.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 11, 2026 01:17 AM (ibDUx)
307 Hi, nurse! Nice of you to cuddle son's cat while he's gone.
My Cat (Fink!) is outside tonight. Somewhere. He'll want indoors when it gets cold enough...Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:17 AM (rdVOm)
308 Is vitreous humor the brittle sort?Posted by: Kindltot at October 11, 2026 01:18 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:20 AM (/QHx4)
310 Sounds like that fluid that if you lose it blinds you.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 11, 2026 01:21 AM (6zvQl)
311 JQ!
You are an Angel going to visit your husband and loving on him so often. Heartbreaking at times, I’m sure. He knows he is loved. And that is what counts. As are you, sweet lady.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:22 AM (yEz+x)
312 Those Little Debbie Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal rounds are pretty good.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 11, 2026 01:22 AM (6zvQl)
313 Thanks, nurse. Yeah, some days are tough but this is our retirement and we're gonna spend it together. Dammit.
Wish I could be with him more hours each day, but there's so much to do at home...Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:25 AM (rdVOm)
314 My dad was at Tyndall AFB for a year in the early nineties, and we lived right on the Bayou in Lynn Haven. I wonder how that house is doing.Posted by: frammish at October 11, 2026 01:27 AM (rcENI)
315 I think I am going to the TxMoMe! I've got airline tickets and a hotel. I'll figure out the car rental in the morning. I fly in to DFW Thursday evening. Any recommendations for dinner?Posted by: frammish at October 11, 2026 01:29 AM (rcENI)
316
https://youtu.be/t894eGoymio&t=7
Posted by: Braenyard
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"WATCH WHAT ALCOHOL DOES TO STUFFED POOP."
Good lord, will the feces-obsessed please stop buying these products and responding to these ads so the rest of us don't have to see them?Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 11, 2026 01:31 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: what the cat drug in at October 11, 2026 01:31 AM (jrgJz)
318 315 I think I am going to the TxMoMe! I've got airline tickets and a hotel. I'll figure out the car rental in the morning. I fly in to DFW Thursday evening. Any recommendations for dinner?
Posted by: frammish at October 11, 2026 01:29 AM (rcENI)
Meeting strangers on the Internet FTW!Posted by: frammish at October 11, 2026 01:35 AM (rcENI)
319
Read today there 10 cases of the butt sex diarrhea here in Wyoming.
We have steers and I guess queers.
Is there a song about steers and queers? Could be a saying, I can't remember.
Advice, stop with the butt sex. Weirdos.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:36 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:37 AM (yEz+x)
321 Is vitreous humor the brittle sort?
Posted by: Kindltot
It's when you can see the punchline coming a mile away.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 01:39 AM (VHUov)
322
frammish,
Ask for restaurant recs on the food thread tomorrow.
Lots of people on that thread who can give you recs.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:39 AM (/QHx4)
323 Four seasons, if I ever *had to* get a tattoo-- it would be of a "exit only" sign, on my @ss.
Buttsecks is disgusting.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:40 AM (rdVOm)
324 frammish,
Youyre going to have a lovely time. Send out an SOS next week during a daytime thread and ask for recommendations.
Never know who will bite.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:40 AM (LUIDu)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:40 AM (/QHx4)
326 Four seasons, if I ever *had to* get a tattoo-- it would be of a "exit only" sign, on my @ss.
Buttsecks is disgusting.
Posted by: JQ
Bonus: your doc gets a good laugh during your colonoscopy.Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 01:46 AM (VHUov)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:46 AM (/QHx4)
328 Bonus: your doc gets a good laugh during your colonoscopy.
Posted by: mikeski
Fine. Point made. LOLPosted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:47 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 01:51 AM (/QHx4)
330 I hope I don’t jinx myself
I’ve not had a colonoscopy. I stopped
Mammograms several years ago. No Pap smears. No scans.
I’ve done cancer treatment. I’m not doing it again. So all the scans and tests and bs are worthless to me. Big bucks to big medicine.
YMMV.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 01:54 AM (yEz+x)
331 Now that it's so much cooler, I can use my oven again. Yay! I've missed "winter food"--
Meatloaf tonight.. hubby will love a couple slices of it tomorrow.
Got a nice little roast for next week, to cook when temps are lowest.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 01:56 AM (rdVOm)
332 LOL JQ!
four seasons, I haven't started packing yet, I'd better get on it, just trying to swap out my summer wear for warmer clothes.
frammish, I look forward to meeting you at the MoMe, the food there is fantastic. I don't have much experience eating at places around town except for an occasional fast food bite. You got good advice up above, I am sure that many people will have some recommendations for you.
nurse, do I understand correctly that you are not attending this year? You will be sorely missed.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 11, 2026 01:58 AM (ibDUx)
333 Speaking about assholes
Posted by: four seasons
Yeah, I thought I heard a retarded troll for a second, but I guess I was imagining things.Posted by: thanks CoBs! at October 11, 2026 02:00 AM (VHUov)
334 Pap smears are a non-issue for me, post-hysterectomy.
Hate getting my boobs smashed, and no family history of breast cancer, so I can take or leave mammography.. Every year? No, don't think so.
Colonoscopy is easy-- it's the *prep* that blows. Literally. And again, no family history there.
Yeah, really seems like a scam. Suck up as much $ from insurance as they can. Pfft. I'll do the tests, but not EVERY YEAR. Jeez.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:01 AM (rdVOm)
335 Debby,
I will not be there. Please give Rat big hugs. I will miss y’all, especially with such lovely cool temperatures!
I hope you have a wonderful visit.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:02 AM (yEz+x)
336
12 y/o grandson is spending the night with us. He is the oldest of our four. He loves it, he has a break from the other three.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:05 AM (/QHx4)
337 12 y/o grandson is spending the night with us. He is the oldest of our four. He loves it, he has a break from the other three.
Posted by: four seasons
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That's awesome. Hope all the grandkids get some "just me and grandparents" time with you! It's special, and not just because they'd get away from siblings.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:07 AM (rdVOm)
338 four seasons,
What’s for breakfast? My boys loved pancakes and waffles and bacon and eggs and all the fun stuff! How fun. Sleepovers must be a joy.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:08 AM (yEz+x)
339 Sweet dreams Horde, I need to sleep.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 11, 2026 02:09 AM (ibDUx)
340
Three of the four are in school. They each have a set day every week when we pick them up at the bus stop and they spend the afternoon with us.
It is wonderful.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:09 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:09 AM (rdVOm)
342 Three of the four are in school. They each have a set day every week when we pick them up at the bus stop and they spend the afternoon with us.
It is wonderful.
Posted by: four season
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Aww... ^ I love this!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:10 AM (rdVOm)
343
nurse, lots of bacon, waffles etc.
You are going to love having grandchildren.
They will rock your world.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:12 AM (/QHx4)
344 And just for clarity….
I am NOT recommending folks forego regular cancer screenings. You make you own choices.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:13 AM (yEz+x)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 11, 2026 02:13 AM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:15 AM (yEz+x)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:15 AM (/QHx4)
348 I am NOT recommending folks forego regular cancer screenings. You make you own choices.
Posted by: nurse ratched
Understood!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:20 AM (rdVOm)
349 If I was a CA resident, Steve Hilton for governor would get my vote!
https://tinyurl.com/bdhe4wt8Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:24 AM (ohSsM)
350 That's awesome. Hope all the grandkids get some "just me and grandparents" time with you! It's special, and not just because they'd get away from siblings.
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:0
Yes indeed. I have great memories of staying w/ Dad's folks on the farm every summer. Also stayed w/ my other Grandma, remember we went to the movies.Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at October 11, 2026 02:24 AM (WOJP8)
351 I better start perfecting my waffle and Bismarck recipes!
DiL is due in February.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:15 AM (yEz+x)
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By stagecoach?Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 02:25 AM (ohSsM)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:28 AM (/QHx4)
353
Daily Mail....
Cornell University's shocking sex pamphlets handed out to students encouraging orgies and BDSM exposed.
Sick s8ck.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:36 AM (/QHx4)
354 Hurricane Isaias is now a "post-tropical cyclone"? Since when has that been a term?Posted by: pookysgirl is behind the meteorological times at October 11, 2026 02:45 AM (Wt5PA)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 11, 2026 02:45 AM (yEz+x)
356 We finished the closet shelves in the new bedroom, and then loaded them. So exciting to see our stuff where it now belongs. Another week and a half or so until we get the whole house up and running. No idea when the hot tub shows up from Fairbanks, but I really wish that was sooner than later. Gosh, this is gonna be a great year, but I need a bit more patience than God graced me with.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 02:46 AM (BYJyI)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:50 AM (/QHx4)
358 353
Daily Mail....
Cornell University's shocking sex pamphlets handed out to students encouraging orgies and BDSM exposed.
Sick s8ck.
Posted by: four seasons
They didn't read the fine print in those sex pamphlets about the regret, rape charges, and lawyers.Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 11, 2026 02:52 AM (n17eQ)
359 They didn't read the fine print in those sex pamphlets about the regret, rape charges, and lawyers.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 11, 2026 02:52 AM (n17eQ)
That makes a two year long walk of shame for that little twit. She walked in all ready for the ride of her life, and then, when people pointed out it made her a slut, she suddenly discovered the outcome wasn't exactly what she planned.
Regret is not rape.
She will never be able to get a decent job or a husband, so I guess that was a poor decision in the first place and now she just made it worse. I hope she enjoys the headlines, because that's all that is left.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 02:55 AM (BYJyI)
360
I don't know why the university spent the money on the info. Nowadays probably most of the students have participated in the sex stuff.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:57 AM (/QHx4)
361 Every generation thinks they invented secks. Pfft.
Remember when "a feather is sensuous.. a whole chicken is KINKY"?
Now it's a freaking contest to see who can out-gross whom. Ewwwww.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 02:57 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:59 AM (/QHx4)
363 I truly do not GAF what people do behind closed doors.
I just wish they'd *keep it* behind those closed doors!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:01 AM (rdVOm)
364
The muzzie student has gone to Thailand to find himself.
His father is a Professor for Sharia Law. I don't know where.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:01 AM (/QHx4)
Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:02 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:05 AM (/QHx4)
367 Depravity-- it's what's for dinner!
I weep for what our society could've been... instead of the current trash.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:11 AM (rdVOm)
368 I truly do not GAF what people do behind closed doors.
I just wish they'd *keep it* behind those closed doors!
Posted by: JQ
Out: the love that dare not speak its name.
In: the love that just won't shut the f--k up.....Posted by: mikeski at October 11, 2026 03:12 AM (VHUov)
369 Tomorrow I have to get up almost thus early, no reason todayPosted by: Skip at October 11, 2026 03:12 AM (Ia/+0)
370
Yep JQ
When I told husband that the muzzie student went to Thailand to find himself he almost died laughing.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:13 AM (/QHx4)
371 After hubby's lunch & beard-trim tomorrow, I'll be picking up walnuts from the yard... GF has a nice big place & likes to feed squirrels.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:14 AM (rdVOm)
372 When I told husband that the muzzie student went to Thailand to find himself he almost died laughing.
Posted by: four seasons
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Maybe he'll "find himself" in a brothel? LOL!Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:15 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:15 AM (/QHx4)
374 Out: the love that dare not speak its name.
In: the love that just won't shut the f--k up.....
Posted by: mikeski
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Boy, howdy....Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:16 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:18 AM (/QHx4)
376 God has no reason to be ashamed. Angry? Oh, yeah! I'll just sit over here and make right with Him for my own transgressions...Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:20 AM (rdVOm)
377 My candle is burning low...
Good night, dear horde. Blessings to you all, and prayers for your health and happiness!
Thoughts are with Miley, Publius, and his Mama tonight... have heard no news since earlier today.Posted by: JQ at October 11, 2026 03:23 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:24 AM (/QHx4)
379 Biden's Dog,
Is it quiet there now?
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 02:28 AM (/QHx4)
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The garbage trucks at 6:30AM ruin everything!Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 11, 2026 03:28 AM (P3X50)
380 359 She will never be able to get a decent job or a husband, so I guess that was a poor decision in the first place and now she just made it worse. I hope she enjoys the headlines, because that's all that is left.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 02:55 AM (BYJyI)
See also Monica Lewinsky....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 11, 2026 03:28 AM (QGaXH)
381 375
God must be so ashamed.
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:18 AM (/QHx4)
I suspect God has one eyebrow cocked, but it isn't like He hasn't seen it before. Something along the lines of, "You little idiots. Not again."
There's only so much He is willing to do.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 11, 2026 03:31 AM (BYJyI)
Posted by: four seasons at October 11, 2026 03:38 AM (/QHx4)
383 pixy happened.Posted by: clarence at October 11, 2026 04:01 AM (zGeQ7)
Music Thread: Shut Up And Sing!
I got people, fans, friends from every walk of life, every political stripe, everything. And I always stress, we got one thing in common because we're living in weird times. We got one thing in common, and that's we're all here to see a show, and I'm not going to lecture people about anything.
-- John Rzeznik Why is this a difficult concept? I was a Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band fan in my youth. Their first four albums were excellent, and their live performances were absolutely incredible. But the combination of an increasingly anti-American tone in his music, a shockingly hypocritical public vs. private life, and the incessant pomposity of his political haranguing seemingly at every public appearance has made me despise him.***
John Prine! This is new to me, and it is fun!
*** Caamp doing Vagabond is the sort of stripped down music that I like.***
The Deraillers Pure Fool Is twangy, simple, and fun to listen to! It doesn't take itself very seriously, which in this day and age of pompous asshole entertainers, is a very good thing***
I used to listen to Lyle Lovett a lot, but for some stupid, unfathomable reason he dropped off my play lists. That was a mistake, because he is a fine talent, and one of the few original artists around.
***
And now for something a little different! Most people think of Mozart as a symphonic composer, but the dude could write opera. And for sheer toe-tapping, sing-along tunes, it's tough to beat him. This is one of his greatest arias from The Magic Flute, called "The Queen Of The Night." If you know any budding sopranos, ask them to sing this for you. It is a great tune, and extremely technically difficult.Next time I will introduce you to a good drinking song...
*** Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Fifty-eight minutes of OG hardcore:
youtube.com/watch?v=hztAZ7IH4O0Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 07:59 PM (Jr5Lq)
2 WutPosted by: Okjohn at October 10, 2026 08:00 PM (yhou+)
3 Pretty sure it's "inside baseball," but why does everyone pick on Garrett? I hate laying into someone without a reason....so give me one....
Thanks in advancePosted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:01 PM (dIske)
4 Good evening everyonePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 08:03 PM (nWTAo)
5 We'll have to check with Piper (assuming she hasn't floated away) on if that crock is appropriate MoMe wear.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:04 PM (ftFVW)
6 The divine Mozart.Posted by: Tuna at October 10, 2026 08:06 PM (lJ0H4)
7 Joe Farrell Quartet, 1970:
youtube.com/watch?v=i8-xaQo4A3sPosted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:06 PM (Jr5Lq)
8 Who says we pick on Garrett? Facts is facts.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:07 PM (MWfyi)
9 That is a shoe choice.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:08 PM (Y/06r)
10 I never said a bad thing about Garrett, and AFAIK, he's returned the favor.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:08 PM (Jr5Lq)
11 5 We'll have to check with Piper (assuming she hasn't floated away) on if that crock is appropriate MoMe wear.
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:04 PM (ftFVW)
It would make a statement.
A fabulous statement.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:08 PM (Y/06r)
12 Pretty sure it's "inside baseball," but why does everyone pick on Garrett? I hate laying into someone without a reason....so give me one....
Thanks in advance
Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:01 PM (dIske)
It's a long-running back-and-forth between Ace and Garrett about who is more gay, and by how much.
Theirs is a volatile relationship.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 08:09 PM (0aYVJ)
13 Those bedazzled crocs are really something special.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:09 PM (RIvkX)
14 10 I never said a bad thing about Garrett, and AFAIK, he's returned the favor.
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:08 PM (Jr5Lq)
I think most of it has come from ace usually making him the butt of gay jokes. So, a blog designated jester.
ace is the one to make fun of because it carries the frission of danger if you catch him on the wrong day.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:10 PM (Y/06r)
15 We pick on Ace for shelves.
We pick on CBD for Maple Syrup.
We pick on JackStraw for marijuahootchie.
Garrett is just divine.Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:11 PM (LMRVO)
16 Blingcroc.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:11 PM (Jr5Lq)
17 13 Those bedazzled crocs are really something special.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:09 PM (RIvkX)
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Thought maybe it was a keepsake from the last Elton John video.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:11 PM (dIske)
18 I absolutely love that piece from the Magic Flute. I've seen a soprano of opera quality perform it personally, and it's an incredible accomplishment. It showcases Mozart's love of using the Human Voice as a pure musical instrument, far beyond song. Something very few composers have ever dared to try.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 08:12 PM (htLv8)
19 There was a recent video of a twink "gutpunching" Nick Sortor, the twink was wearing pink crocs too.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:12 PM (RIvkX)
20 It's a long-running back-and-forth between Ace and Garrett about who is more gay, and by how much.
Theirs is a volatile relationship.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 08:09 PM (0aYVJ)
When ace has mockingly described how your face looks when covered in his semen*, I'd say 'volatile' is one word for it.
*'like a little angel' for reference. There are times I wish some things did not get etched in my memory.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:12 PM (Y/06r)
21 W e wants the White Socks to win the playff thing because Presdent Obana is be froms ChicgoPosted by: Mary Clogginstein from Brattleboro, Vt at October 10, 2026 08:13 PM (BlaSb)
22 I think it has something to do with London Boys.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:13 PM (MWfyi)
23 Ah, got it. Garrett is the local "whipping boy."Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:13 PM (dIske)
24 It's more about which Messenger Bag they prefer than the crocs.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:14 PM (RIvkX)
25 Movie thread! I'm watching "The Concrete Jungle" again. Terrific heist-gone-wrong movie.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 08:14 PM (kpS4V)
26 For a while Rob Dukes was the frontman for Exodus. He would get sort of political, but from the right. The rest of the band told him to tone it down - not so much because they disagreed, but because they were there to entertain, not pontificate. Do not piss on half of your fan-base.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 08:14 PM (0aYVJ)
27 Are crocs really that comfortable? I can't imagine plastic feeling that good.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:15 PM (Y/06r)
28 Ah, got it. Garrett is the local "whipping boy."
Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:13 PM (dIske)
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No just ace'sPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:15 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (eRlcH)
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (ftFVW)
31 And, I am adjourning. Gonna watch Gallipoli. Saw it once some years go.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (0aYVJ)
32 Luckily, I have no foibles, so I can’t be picked upon.Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (LMRVO)
33 The John Prine tune was OK. Closed captioning rendered "Burlington" as "berlin town", LOL. And the fake film scratch overprinted onto the video was very annoying.
Here's an album cover with a sweet dog on it, and a nice song, to boot, from the late Bobby Charles:
https://youtu.be/3YXI967iELoPosted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (quk5M)
34 32 Luckily, I have no foibles, so I can’t be picked upon.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM (LMRVO)
Heh. Look at Mr Fancypants over here!Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:18 PM (Y/06r)
35 Aren't those Crocs lacking the dangling accessory at the back that all the cool kids put on theirs?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:18 PM (0sNs1)
36 ewetub is acting odd or I would link some music. videos are not loading properly.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:19 PM (Y/06r)
37 ace is the one to make fun of because it carries the frission of danger if you catch him on the wrong day.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:10 PM (Y/06r)
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He's full of bonhomie and then suddenly he snaps like a stale breadstick and you're staring down the barrel of his snub nose .38.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 08:19 PM (kpS4V)
38 Luckily, I have no foibles, so I can’t be picked upon.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM
Your Permanent Record says otherwise.Posted by: Bob from NSA at October 10, 2026 08:19 PM (0sNs1)
39 "Aren't those Crocs lacking the dangling accessory at the back that all the cool kids put on theirs?"
Rubber scrotum like the pickup trucks wear on their hitches?Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:20 PM (Jr5Lq)
40 Luckily, I have no foibles, so I can’t be picked upon.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:16 PM
Your Permanent Record says otherwise.
Posted by: Bob from NSA at October 10, 2026 08:19 PM (0sNs1)
It’s all lies, I tell you!Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:20 PM (LMRVO)
41 It's more about which Messenger Bag they prefer than the crocs.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:14 PM
Ace is a J. Crew man.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:21 PM (0sNs1)
42 Are foibles worse or better than quirks?Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (ftFVW)
43
The Marriage of Figaro >> Don Giovanni >> The Magic FlutePosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (eRlcH)
44 I've never seen these high heel Crocs before. Pretty fucking gay.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (GZ3K7)
45 42 Are foibles worse or better than quirks?
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (ftFVW)
Yes.Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:23 PM (LMRVO)
46 Louis XIV would have worn those Crocs.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 08:24 PM (kpS4V)
47 >>Luckily, I have no foibles, so I can’t be picked upon.
I've met you. I'd agree, you're pretty foibleless.
I can lend you some. I've got plenty. Hope I never lose them.
https://tinyurl.com/rmua2bes
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:24 PM (viF8m)
48 Are foibles worse or better than quirks?
Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (ftFVW)
Yes.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:23 PM
What are we, chopped liver?Posted by: Peccadillos at October 10, 2026 08:24 PM (0sNs1)
49 Yinzer rocker, Donnie Iris, finally retired this week. Lots of health issues (cancer) and he's over 80 (83). Farewell, son of Ellwood City! Enjoy retirement. You earned it. Had a brief flirtation with nationwide success but was mostly a well known and well regarded dude in Western PA. An all around good guy!
youtu.be/qcbndNeCO-sPosted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 08:24 PM (S8cdb)
50 I thought this was kind of cool. The marching song of Custer's 7th Cavalry, Garyowen, with lyrics.
https://tinyurl.com/yezmazc7Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 08:25 PM (ndZc7)
51 I have a pair of non-Crocs on my feet right now. Look like Crocs, but never had the faggy strap. Never. Had them since 2012. Very comfortable. Paid a whole dollar for them, too. Friend of mine had a semi-trailer full of them. I think they were supposed to be destroyed, as they infringed upon Croc's patent. If I had known how good and durable they were, I would have bought a lot more.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:25 PM (quk5M)
52 44 I've never seen these high heel Crocs before. Pretty fucking gay.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 08:22 PM (GZ3K7)
-1 for not using a Jim J Bullock sock.Posted by: Aetius451AD at October 10, 2026 08:26 PM (Y/06r)
53 Here is a quotation from The Goo Goo Dolls' frontman:
"I got people, fans, friends from every walk of life, every political stripe, everything. And I always stress, we got one thing in common because we're living in weird times. We got one thing in common, and that's we're all here to see a show, and I'm not going to lecture people about anything."
-- John Rzeznik
That must be a new thing. Back during the GW Bush years, my sister and brother in law went to see them, and according to my BIL, Rzeznik was spouting a bunch of lefty BS.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 08:26 PM (QMAsf)
54 I've always liked Goo Goo Dolls, hit at the right time in my youth. I know Rzeznik is a lefty, and I appreciate that he keeps it to himself.Posted by: She Hobbit at October 10, 2026 08:28 PM (ftFVW)
55 Thx CBD, evening Horde.
John Prine could write a song. His Angel from Montgomery is one of the best everPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 10, 2026 08:28 PM (pJE7g)
56 >>John Prine could write a song. His Angel from Montgomery is one of the best ever
True statement.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:29 PM (viF8m)
57 I try not to learn about foibles of the performers I enjoy listening to. They may be liberal assholes but if they just put on a good show and don't preach their crap, I'm fine. It's the ones who can't shut up about politics (are you listening Barbara Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, and about 90 percent of Hollywood?) that I turn them off, literally. Why people with one talent, even an exceptional one, think that translate into universal genius remains a mystery. Perhaps I lack the super-inflated ego needed for that level of delusion.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 08:30 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:30 PM (0sNs1)
59 Ok, ok, ok, I have a foible.
I’m sitting here eating uncooked chocolate chip cookie dough paired with white wine.
Should I have switched to red?Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM (30Gj0)
60
Expanding my "starter pack" playlist from 200 to 300 pieces. More Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Wagner.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM (eRlcH)
61 The Marriage of Figaro >> Don Giovanni >> The Magic Flute
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
The Marriage of Figaro>>Don Giovanni>>The Magic Flute>>Abduction From the Seraglio
The Marriage of Figaro is perhaps my favorite opera. Sheer listening delight.
Posted by: Tuna at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM (lJ0H4)
62 I’m sitting here eating uncooked chocolate chip cookie dough paired with white wine.
Should I have switched to red?
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM
Are they milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:33 PM (0sNs1)
63
I try not to learn about foibles of the performers I enjoy listening to
__________
I try to forget that what I'm listening to is produced by people.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM (eRlcH)
64 Peccadillo > idiosyncrasy > foible > quirk > halitosis.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM (yEz+x)
66 Are they milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:33 PM (0sNs1)
Milk chocolate is for heathens.Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM (30Gj0)
67 Louis XIV would have worn those Crocs.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes
Except those beads would probably have been real jewels.Posted by: Tuna at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM (lJ0H4)
68 Expanding my "starter pack" playlist from 200 to 300 pieces. More Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Wagner.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM
You need to reduce one of those, and bring in some in some Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.
In other words, Roll Over Beethoven.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:36 PM (0sNs1)
69 That must be a new thing. Back during the GW Bush years, my sister and brother in law went to see them, and according to my BIL, Rzeznik was spouting a bunch of lefty BS.
Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 08:26
This was not too long ago, so maybe he grew up a little.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 08:36 PM (ZdaMQ)
70 65 I like that one.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:37 PM (Jr5Lq)
71 The Marriage of Figaro is perhaps my favorite opera. Sheer listening delight.
Posted by: Tuna at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM (lJ0H4)
Someone needs to write an opera about the experiences of a trucker transporting a certain brand of lawn fertilizer. Call it "The Carriage of Vigoro".Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:37 PM (quk5M)
72 Milk chocolate is for heathens.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:34 PM
Well, then, yes, you should have switched over to a smaller red, perchance a pinot.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:38 PM (0sNs1)
73 "Expanding my "starter pack" playlist from 200 to 300 pieces. More Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Wagner.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM
You need to reduce one of those, and bring in some in some Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.
In other words, Roll Over Beethoven."
Not complete without Ferneyhough.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:38 PM (Jr5Lq)
74 71 Ha!Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:39 PM (Jr5Lq)
75 CBD,
Thanks for including that video from The Magic Flute. I had a supporting part in it during college, which meant listening to a lot of rehearsals that didn't involve my role. I used to copy the Queen of the Night aria, quietly, three or four octaves below the soprano. It provided some laughs for those of us back stage.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 08:39 PM (yTvNw)
76 I've wondered about CBD for a while. After The Queen Of The Night." I now no longer wonder.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 08:39 PM (NnhvP)
77 This was not too long ago, so maybe he grew up a little.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 08:36 PM (ZdaMQ)
Hope so. He's a talented guy and I do like their music. Might include a GGD tune tomorrow night.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 08:39 PM (QMAsf)
78 Some Respighi could be a good addition.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:40 PM (0sNs1)
79 Thanks, DThrax, I just pried open a box of Cabernet, September, ‘26. A fine month.Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:40 PM (30Gj0)
80 I don’t like opera. It gives me a headache.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 08:40 PM (yEz+x)
81 The Deraillers are pretty good. They do country, rock, sorta folk - all well. Look up their song "Longing". It's a good one.Posted by: LRob in OK at October 10, 2026 08:41 PM (Jr+re)
82 >>Why people with one talent, even an exceptional one, think that translate into universal genius remains a mystery. Perhaps I lack the super-inflated ego needed for that level of delusion.
I don't think it's that hard to understand.
I grew up with some rockers. They essentially wrote musical poetry that was designed to elicit emotions. That was the whole point and what made them "stars".
Some realized what it was. Some became intoxicated with it and thought they were the voice of a generation.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:41 PM (viF8m)
83 Thanks, DThrax, I just pried open a box of Cabernet, September, ‘26. A fine month.
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:40 PM
Good choice!Posted by: zombie Orson Welles at October 10, 2026 08:42 PM (0sNs1)
84 Ben Had is going to be bummed she missed the wine discussion.Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:45 PM (0sNs1)
85 I thought “The Fifth Element” was a great movie, and really enjoyed the Operatic part, although short, performed by the Diva Plavalaguna.Posted by: Gunslinger at October 10, 2026 08:46 PM (N91F8)
86 Touchdown!Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 08:48 PM (ZdaMQ)
87 I’m sitting here eating uncooked chocolate chip cookie dough paired with white wine.
Should I have switched to red?
Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM (30Gj0)
A nice Port would go well with that, especially if it has chopped walnutsPosted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:48 PM (rbvCR)
88 Some realized what it was. Some became intoxicated with it and thought they were the voice of a generation.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:41 PM (viF8m)
Everyone is going to be the next Bob Dylan.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:49 PM (rbvCR)
89 A nice Port would go well with that, especially if it has chopped walnuts
Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:48 PM
When did they start putting chopped walnuts in Port, nice or otherwise? Does it give it a walnutty flavor infusion?Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)
90 When did they start putting chopped walnuts in Port, nice or otherwise? Does it give it a walnutty flavor infusion?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)
Port goes well with walnuts, and Mom used to put chopped walnuts in her chocolate chip cookies.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:52 PM (rbvCR)
91 My favorite music makes your favorite music sound like Rush.Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 08:52 PM (ZxPkt)
92 >>Everyone is going to be the next Bob Dylan.
Who, ironically, has pretty much disappeared from public life.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)
93 My favorite music makes your favorite music sound like Rush.
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 08:52 PM (ZxPkt)
I don't have a favorite music, but for a while I was bopping between Tom Waites and Blondie.
Then I found out about Bachatas, and was entranced for a while.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (Jr5Lq)
95 When did they start putting chopped walnuts in Port, nice or otherwise? Does it give it a walnutty flavor infusion?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:51 PM (0sNs1)
I would be pissed if I bought a bottle of wine, and it had chopped nuts in it.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (quk5M)
96 Bama just answered the Dawgs. Ugh. We just cannot get it together when we are in Tuscaloosa.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 08:55 PM (ZdaMQ)
97
"the voice of a generation."
Nominees: Paul Frees, Jean Shepherd, Don Pardo.
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (Jr5Lq)
__________
Mel BlancPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:56 PM (eRlcH)
98 Who, ironically, has pretty much disappeared from public life.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 08:54 PM (viF8m)
He is 81. The same age as my oldest step sister, and she was born while her dad was in Europe.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:56 PM (rbvCR)
99 whoops, he is a year OLDER than my step sister.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 08:56 PM (rbvCR)
100 I am unashamedly, a huge fan of 80s rock, although with acceptance of all genres of music.
Nowhere near anyone or band with “hair”, I find this one to be a regular indulgence.
Jesse Lamonica and the Dime Novels - West Coast Sunshine.
https://youtu.be/T7XfTiatYyg?si=3TFCkSjyMVz7cq5MPosted by: Gunslinger at October 10, 2026 08:57 PM (N91F8)
101 68 Expanding my "starter pack" playlist from 200 to 300 pieces. More Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Wagner.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:32 PM
You need to reduce one of those, and bring in some in some Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.
In other words, Roll Over Beethoven.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 10, 2026 08:36 PM (0sNs1)
Decades ago, aspirationally, I subscribed to a BBC classical music club and there was some other one also with beautifully packaged classical music CDs and notes.
There's about 75 to 100. But since I've been doing my projects and been by the computer all the time, I've been finally playing them in the background. Soothing.
I hope I develop an ear for classical music more.
Apparently for the opera CDs, I require animated rabbits to make it tolerable but maybe that will grow on me also.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 08:57 PM (Sco7b)
102 80 ... "I don’t like opera. It gives me a headache."
Nurse,
I enjoyed performing in operas. Except for a few arias, I don't usually care to listen to them. Too many 'operatic' voices are all technique, which often sounds harsh and artificial, and too little effective emotion. One exception is Jesus Christ Superstar, which is an opera even if the Met faints at the notion.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 08:58 PM (yTvNw)
103 Will Rogers. Seth Macfarlane (heh.)Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 08:58 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 08:58 PM (S8cdb)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 08:59 PM (yEz+x)
106
"the voice of a generation."
Nominees: Paul Frees, Jean Shepherd, Don Pardo.
Posted by: gp
Mel BlancPosted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 08:59 PM (Cqx++)
107 I leave out Murrow, Cronkite et al because I don't like those guys.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 09:01 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 09:02 PM (rdVOm)
109 >>He is 81. The same age as my oldest step sister, and she was born while her dad was in Europe.
A couple years older.
The man wrote more songs that have been covered by more artists of every genre than anyone in modern history. Some beautiful lyrics. He won a Nobel Prize for his work.
And he mostly keeps to himself about politics. Might be his best feature.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:02 PM (viF8m)
110 RUSH
youtu.be/_88yT0ujcnc
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 10, 2026 08:58 PM (S8cdb)
Among my favorites of theirs. Permanent Waves is really a fantastic album. I think I prefer Jacob's Ladder over Natural Science but they are both incredible.Posted by: Doof at October 10, 2026 09:05 PM (QMAsf)
111 Jean Shepherd channel on YT:
youtube.com/@greenteablendPosted by: gp at October 10, 2026 09:05 PM (Jr5Lq)
112 Here's some Delbert McClinton, the best R&B singer you never heard of;
https://youtu.be/R1qorMWmeB0Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 09:08 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 09:08 PM (Cqx++)
114 "the voice of a generation."
Nominees: Paul Frees, Jean Shepherd, Don Pardo.
Posted by: gp
Mel Blanc
Of course Mel Blanc!
But as far as sports commentary, there were many.
LA-centric, but still unsurpassed, were Chick Hearn and Vin Scully. Legends!Posted by: Gunslinger at October 10, 2026 09:10 PM (N91F8)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 09:14 PM (VHUov)
116 It's a long-running back-and-forth between Ace and Garrett about who is more gay, and by how much.
Theirs is a volatile relationship.
Teh gheys, they're just full of drama.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 09:16 PM (4Je4D)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:17 PM (viF8m)
118 Ugh.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 09:24 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: mikeski, making your music thread a bit more surreal at October 10, 2026 09:24 PM (VHUov)
120 “Nobody is the voice of any generation.
We all sing our own song.”
OK, gotta know…Indica or Sativa tonight?Posted by: Gunslinger at October 10, 2026 09:24 PM (N91F8)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 09:25 PM (quk5M)
122 “I was a Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band fan in my youth. Their first four albums were excellent, and their live performances were absolutely incredible.”
I was telling the 26 yo nephew one of those “when I was your age stories” the other day. It was during Springsteen’s 1984 Born in the USA heyday and he wasn’t coming to Houston. So I and the rest of the posse camped out on the side walk of whatever store sold tickets back then for his Cotton Bowl appearance in Dallas. Drove up there for the marathon 3 hour concert. He never mentioned politics. You couldn’t pay me to spit on that vile piece of excrement now.Posted by: TxAnn at October 10, 2026 09:26 PM (itAg7)
123
Nobody is the voice of any generation.
We all sing our own song.
Posted by: JackStraw
\sarc Now do Ethel Merman, in her roll in It'sA Mad Mad Mad World.
/sarc
She was a real Mom to the entire cast of that flick during filming. A true matriarch worthy of respect.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 10, 2026 09:28 PM (QVmho)
124 >>“I was a Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band fan in my youth. Their first four albums were excellent, and their live performances were absolutely incredible.”
Greetings From Asbury Park was great.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:30 PM (viF8m)
125 Fact, never was a E Street Band fanPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 09:32 PM (Ia/+0)
126
"Expanding my "starter pack" playlist from 200 to 300 pieces. More Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Wagner.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
-----
You need to reduce one of those, and bring in some in some Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.
In other words, Roll Over Beethoven."
Not complete without Ferneyhough.
Posted by: gp
*pouts*
I'm right freakin' here!Posted by: Eelectric Light Orchestra- at October 10, 2026 09:33 PM (QVmho)
127 I am unashamedly, a huge fan of 80s rock, although with acceptance of all genres of music.
Nowhere near anyone or band with “hair”, I find this one to be a regular indulgence.
Jesse Lamonica and the Dime Novels - West Coast Sunshine.
https://youtu.be/T7XfTiatYyg
Posted by: Gunslinger
I was going to say "that doesn't sound very 80s. More 70s."
Then I checked, and it's from 2010.
Retro is the new retro.Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 09:35 PM (VHUov)
128 This is one of his greatest arias from The Magic Flute, called "The Queen Of The Night." If you know any budding sopranos, ask them to sing this for you. It is a great tune, and extremely technically difficult.
Ha! Kid has to play this on Monday for the school orchestra performance grade.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 09:37 PM (1Ff7Z)
129 What does the voice of a generation talk about?Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 09:38 PM (ZxPkt)
130 >>I was going to say "that doesn't sound very 80s. More 70s."
>>Then I checked, and it's from 2010.
Voice of a generation.
derpPosted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:42 PM (viF8m)
131
This is one of his greatest arias from The Magic Flute, called "The Queen Of The Night."
_________
*polite cough*
The aria is "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen," sung by the character the Queen of the Night.
Thus endeth the lesson.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:43 PM (eRlcH)
132 So the first thing on my youtube recommendations page tonight was "Against The Current."
I think they're the answer to the question "what if you stole a pop-country singer from her band, taught her to sing, and put her in a rock band instead?"
https://youtu.be/ckW4k5nSMj4Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 09:44 PM (VHUov)
133 The street signs in my town are posts set on each corner, and I live not far from the intersection of 10th Avenue and E Street. Get it? 10th Ave Freeze Out, E Street Band. When one of my kids was younger, he took a picture of that post, put some caption on it (that I can't remember) and had a bunch of copies made at KMart. Sold them on EBay and believe it or not, made a few bucks for himself.
Recently the library, which is on that corner, had a huge guitar made and a plaque for Springsteen. Now there are actual tour groups that stop there and take selfies. Locals just point and laugh.
Here's a picture of the ridiculous "monument."
https://tinyurl.com/mr39h6s2Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 10, 2026 09:45 PM (3ImbR)
134 I just found out that the Goo Goo Dolls song "Name" was written about Fox News personality and former MTVJ Kennedy. The comment sections of any such content is full of the gnashing of teeth and the lamentations of Lefty women.
It amuses me.Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 10, 2026 09:46 PM (r7+Q7)
135 The aria is "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen," sung by the character the Queen of the Night.
Thus endeth the lesson.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:43 PM (eRlcH)
No wonder they call it "Queen of the Night", then. I tried to pronounce that, and had to mop off my desk.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 09:46 PM (quk5M)
136 "What does the voice of a generation talk about?"
'People try to put us down
Just because we get around.'Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 09:46 PM (Jr5Lq)
137 Let me offer what I know will be a futile defense of liking Springsteen's music. Yes, he is a douchie ass in all things, but... If your favorite love song about a girl is actually sung by a raging fag, does that mean the song is no good?Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 09:51 PM (QaH55)
138 I better turn this off before the ONT shows up
Have a good night everyonePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 09:52 PM (Ia/+0)
139 What does the voice of a generation talk about?
Posted by: Savage Henry
I can't tell, it's in Korean. Mostly.
https://youtu.be/Qpf26PtBXgoPosted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 09:52 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Savage Henry at October 10, 2026 09:54 PM (ZxPkt)
141 I spent about an hour on youtube one night listening to different versions of that there aria up there. There were good, bad, and great ones. I'd have liked to seen the one by the soprano whose head bobbed like a chicken when she sang the high notes.Posted by: huerfano at October 10, 2026 09:56 PM (2Xqig)
142 I'd have liked to seen the one by the soprano whose head bobbed like a chicken when she sang the high notes.
Posted by: huerfano at October 10, 2026 09:56 PM (2Xqig)
I dunno, but I think I would have bawked at watching that one.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 09:57 PM (1Ff7Z)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 09:57 PM (Cqx++)
144 I never liked Springsteen or U2 but they have millions of fans so I can't say they suck.Posted by: polynikes at October 10, 2026 09:58 PM (KC5Lt)
145 >>Here's a picture of the ridiculous "monument."
Remember Eddie and Cruisers? The ripoff of some unknown Jersey band's trials and angst?
The real band that wrote and played the music was John Cafferty and Beaver Brown. A Rhode Island bar band.
They were better than Springsteen.
https://tinyurl.com/ycysm5tsPosted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:59 PM (viF8m)
146 I never liked Springsteen or U2 but they have millions of fans so I can't say they suck.
Posted by: polynikes
McDonalds can't suck; billions of burgers sold.Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:00 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:00 PM (VHUov)
148 McDonalds can't suck; billions of burgers sold.
Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 10:00 PM (VHUov)
McDonald's was awesome to me when I was young. Not so much now.Posted by: polynikes at October 10, 2026 10:02 PM (KC5Lt)
149 They were better than Springsteen.
https://tinyurl.com/ycysm5ts
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 09:59 PM (viF8m)
~~~~~
Much better!
I'm not a Springsteen fan.Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 10, 2026 10:06 PM (3ImbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 10:12 PM (viF8m)
151 Bergan's The Magic Flute actually caused me to have a departure from Reality.Posted by: pawn at October 11, 2026 02:00 AM (3g9Kl)
152 CBD can also no longer enjoy French fries because of the political implicationsPosted by: Banned at October 11, 2026 07:45 AM (n3zoZ)
153 If you ever get the chance to see Lyle with his acoustic group, go! I've seen him several times with his Large band, and they are always really good, but the best Lyle show I've ever seen was with his acoustic group a few years ago.Posted by: Happy at October 11, 2026 12:44 PM (KLUEJ)
Hobby Thread - October 10, 2026 [TRex]
Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. For this week, the Wheel of Hobbies (TM) is feeling spooky and decided on a furniture theme for this Hobby Thread.
Furniture hobbying?! Yes! Tell me more! [Top photo: pre-furniture]*** Furniture can be fun. Do you appreciate interesting and well built furniture? Are you a collector? Do you like antique furniture? Do you like restoring old furniture? Do you haunt garage or estate sales for furniture? Do you watch YouTube videos by furniture makers or restorers?*** What are you hobbying? The theme may not be your favorite but give it a chance before you judge and bail out. Any adjacent hobbying is in scope, so jump in with your interests, stories and questions. In any event, the thread is not limited to to the theme. Anything (legal) you are hobbying is welcome. Even if the theme does not speak to you, you might learn something or be entertained. If not, offer something else relating to hobbying. If all of that fails, just check in and say hello. As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. Leave politics and religion to threads elsewhere (unless your hobby is building or restoring churches). Pants? Nope. As always, puns are welcome and encouraged. Play nice and do not be rude. Do not be a troll and do not feed the trolls.*** Restoring an antique desk:
*** Build furniture like an engineer:
*** This guy had to be in the content somewhere:
His channel has so many good projects. Tough to pick just one. *** More secret compartments:
*** Japanese joinery - next level:*** Hidden compartments in antique furniture:
*** Clever concealed home storage solutions:
*** Old school hand built automobile body shaping:
Going to be the first of a series, so watch and follow along to see the process and final result. Forming aluminum panels by bending them around wood bucks was common in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. It took a lot of skill to build the wood frame and a different set of skills to hammer the aluminum panels against the wood to create a body panel. The cars are works of art. Few original wood bucks survive, but they're works of art too. Maybe we'll do a deep dive down this rabbit hole in a future thread. *** Nothing to do with wood or furniture, but appropriate for the season:
*** Nothing to do with wood or furniture, but this might be interesting to astronomy hobbyists: starfront space This company caters to the remote astronomer from its location near Brady, Texas. Do you want telescope time in a place with dark skies? You don't have to be located in the same place as your camera. You can rent time on one of their cameras or ship your camera to them and pay a monthly fee and let them point it to the sky. No personal knowledge and not an endorsement but amazing that such a service and business model exists.
*** Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week? We did a Halloween hobbying theme. The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content. Notable comments from last week:
*** Words of wisdom:
"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).
*** Reminder: if you put links in the comments, use a URL shortener and describe what you're linking to. Failing to do either or both makes you barrel-eligible. Don't make people click to find out what you're linking.Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Or just email to say hello. Do mighty things.
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 1Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 05:31 PM (eRlcH)
2 Furniture making? Should get pretty stickly in here.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 05:31 PM (1Ff7Z)
3 Add the right kind of fabric on your furniture and you get furr-niture, something that can be shared with this post and the previous one...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:31 PM (l3cgK)
4 Top 5?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:32 PM (wzUl9)
5 My mother's uncle made the table and chairs we used in the mid-70's. Was nice work; at least I thought so as a kid.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:32 PM (l3cgK)
6 Every time I've made something, it has fallen apart. Easier to just buy a kit or complete piece.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 05:33 PM (1Ff7Z)
7 6 Every time I've made something, it has fallen apart. Easier to just buy a kit or complete piece.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 05:33 PM (1Ff7Z)
Can Ace make furniture? I'm not so sure knowing his history with shelves...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:33 PM (l3cgK)
8 Oooh, I made comment of the week...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:35 PM (l3cgK)
9 Can Ace make furniture? I'm not so sure knowing his history with shelves...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:33 PM (l3cgK)
(shakes magic 8 ball)
"My reply is no."Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 05:35 PM (1Ff7Z)
10 No hidden compartments in my oldest furniture, a library table that my father brought home and assembled about the time I started school. It's basically three slabs of wood, the top and two leg or side pieces. There once was a drawer in it, but that's long gone, and there were two captain's chairs. I took one chair and the desk from Mom's place after she passed.
The table has served as dinner table, model-building table, cat-sitting area, card table, and since 1986 as my desk. I know of a wood furniture shop here in town; they have pre-made items you can buy and have them stain your choice of color, and they will make certain items for you. My TV stand is from them, ca. 2005. I'm sure they would refinish the table and chair to a high standard.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:37 PM (wzUl9)
11 My other major piece of furniture is a Mission-style armchair I bought from a shop in Colorado, Fort Collins I think it was, in late 1997. I chose the Indian-blanket style upholstery for it and the ottoman. The cushions that came with it I leave on the love seat. The chair was my reading chair when I lived in Denver, and will be again some day soon.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:39 PM (wzUl9)
12 I need to work on my furniture project today - building stupidly over-designed legs for my project desk.
And film it, because I'm putting the making videos on youtube.
... I probably ought to go buy the hardware I need to attach the stretcher board between the feet.
If I play that right, I could use that hardware as part of what secures the feet to the legs.Posted by: FeatherBlade at October 10, 2026 05:39 PM (C0Nlv)
13 Never built furniture, per se. My wife had a dresser-drawer she'd built herself (with some drawer not working). I reworked them for her. I don't count that.
I did redo the aquarium cabinet to have a bigger door on one side so I could fit in the filter system...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:41 PM (l3cgK)
14 My dinette table and its four chairs are from World Market, purchased on a cold rainy January in '04, I think. I had it delivered and then assembled it myself. It has held up very well despite various cat-claw marks on it.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:42 PM (wzUl9)
15 Welcome Hobbiests, at comedy club to see Adam Corolla
Shame didn't know have made quite a few pieces of furniturePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 05:44 PM (xxYed)
16 My living room bookcases were a special order from a small independent furniture shop in Denver in '97. I wanted something deep enough front to back to hold my stereo and CD changer. The changer is gone, but the receiver and speakers remain, along with loads of books. Both are deep enough to have two ranks of books on each shelf.
Another bookcase was a find at a big furniture store in southern Denver. It turned out to be the perfect size to hold my set of the Britannica. Two others in my bedroom were from Target, and they do not look cheap or poorly made. (It's hard to find bookcases nowadays.)
Finally, in my bedroom is a wooden chest from This End Up Furniture. Remember them in the malls of the '80s? Real wood, and it holds all sorts of stuff. In early '87 I was going to buy more items from them, but then lost my job. And they vanished not long after. A shame.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:45 PM (wzUl9)
17 Finally, in my bedroom is a wooden chest from This End Up Furniture. Remember them in the malls of the '80s? Real wood, and it holds all sorts of stuff. In early '87 I was going to buy more items from them, but then lost my job. And they vanished not long after. A shame.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:45 PM (wzUl9)
Woulda bought stuff from them, but had too much furniture already when I had a place of my own. I got excited once when I found a nude furniture store in Reno, but they were only unfinished. Used Danish oil on the pieces. Still have the table and one complete chair and one for parts.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 05:48 PM (1Ff7Z)
18 As for pipe smoking: I am waiting for a delivery of two tins of cigarillos and two oz. of a pipe blend. It was, according to the USPS website, out for delivery on Monday 10/5. But the mail truck could not get into the complex because they did not have a gate code. The website said that the package would be delivered on the next day.
Uh-huh. It still says that, four days later, and no package despite other mail arriving. And there'll be no mail on Monday. I'm girding up to visit the local substation on Tuesday, to see if the package is still sitting there.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:50 PM (wzUl9)
19 If you look closely at that wood pile, you can see hundreds of hungry eyes peering back at you.Posted by: Spiders! at October 10, 2026 05:51 PM (V+cxR)
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 05:54 PM (/QHx4)
21 I always enjoyed that little side joke in the movie "The Patriot" where Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) was always failing at making furniture. I think there was a scene where he tries to sit on a rocking chair he made and it collapses.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 05:55 PM (dIske)
22 Oh, and I have a tan fabric love seat purchased from a local vendor around 2012 after my old cream-colored one, bought in Denver, finally got too shabby. Flanking it are two Mission-style end tables, each with a shelf underneath perfect for magazines (or for cats to sit on).
My bed also dates to 1997, when I moved to Denver. The same shop who did the deep bookcases sold me the box spring, mattress, and a blond wood headboard and matching night stand. Now that I look back, I realize how much I spent with them -- and how good their work was.
The box spring still works, but that linen-like underfitting has holes in it now. When I move, it'll stay behind, and I'll buy a new box spring to go under the mattress.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:57 PM (wzUl9)
23 My dad was a master carpenter and made a china cabinet, sideboard, and credenza for my mom. I have them. He also restored my grandmother's desk, at which I am sitting, and some tables. He loved doing that.
My cousin's husband does a lot of refinishing of garage sale and auction finds. They have some very nice, old cabinets and tables in their house.Posted by: huerfano at October 10, 2026 05:58 PM (2Xqig)
24
Do be wary about buying upholestered furniture second hand unless you know the seller.
People are gross and heaven only knows what is on that furniture.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 05:58 PM (/QHx4)
25 I always enjoyed that little side joke in the movie "The Patriot" where Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) was always failing at making furniture. I think there was a scene where he tries to sit on a rocking chair he made and it collapses.
Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 05:55 PM (dIske)
I was just recalling that very same scene. His little daughter not knowing whether to laugh or not is very sweet.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 05:58 PM (0aYVJ)
26 Some of the best furniture we have came from estate sales.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026
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And certain kinds of antique stores. The only problem being delivery if the item is too big for your car. Furniture stores deliver; small thrift/antique places don't. But I guess nearly all of them know somebody with a truck who'd be willing to haul your new dresser for a fair price.
I've seen dressers and end tables and dining tables I'd love to have, if I had the room. I'd have to arrange for delivery too, but they'd be worth it.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:00 PM (wzUl9)
27 We gave our son my Dad's old piano. It's an upright built in the 1920s. It really needs to be refinished, but, after a friend repaired and tunes it, and fixed some of the mechanisms, it plays beautifully. The thing is a brute, takes four strong men to move it.
Currently it resides at son's pastor's home. Pastor D. is a very good piano player, and he is in his 80s, so son wants him to enjoy it for a while.Posted by: Pug Mahon, Sounding the Carnyx at October 10, 2026 06:02 PM (0aYVJ)
28 Buying dead people's stuff, I'd worry about the dead people coming with it.Posted by: Every Day is Halloween if You are Superstitious Enough at October 10, 2026 06:03 PM (jJhtM)
29 We like 'Mission style' tables and chairs. Don't build them though. We buy them. We have one mission chair. One.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 06:03 PM (NnhvP)
30 This End Up is still around: https://thisendup.com/ Just not in your local mall, I guess. Their love seats, for example, are not cheap, but they have lots of bookcases.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:05 PM (wzUl9)
31 Do be wary about buying upholestered furniture second hand unless you know the seller.
People are gross and heaven only knows what is on that furniture.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026
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I suppose if someone allergic to cat dander bought my current loveseat, he'd have a hell of time until he got it cleaned.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:07 PM (wzUl9)
32 Blue Angels in the air.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 06:09 PM (RIvkX)
33 31 Do be wary about buying upholestered furniture second hand unless you know the seller.
People are gross and heaven only knows what is on that furniture.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026
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I suppose if someone allergic to cat dander bought my current loveseat, he'd have a hell of time until he got it cleaned.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:07 PM (wzUl9)
I don't think four seasons was writing about animal dander...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:11 PM (l3cgK)
34 I don't have a painting with even a single piece of furniture. Surprised myself.Posted by: polynikes at October 10, 2026 06:12 PM (KC5Lt)
35 I fashioned a rudimentary lathePosted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 06:12 PM (rbvCR)
36 I made a tractor seat.Posted by: Ronster at October 10, 2026 06:18 PM (xtXF+)
37 I made a bench out of chunks of old concrete driveway.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 06:20 PM (MWfyi)
38 Well, I am done for the day. Nasty cold out, 32 degrees with a strong North wind, and the odd flake of snow. I took a trash bag to the transfer station, and 2 old 20# propane cylinders and a big propane "manifold tank", all purged. Attendant said to drop the cylinders "over there", and to throw the manifold tank into the metal pit, which I did. No longer my problem. Got home, and repaired the screen/storm door which had had its hinges torn out of the frame by a gust of wind a few days ago. Managed to refit the hinges to the continuous pin in the door frame, and rehang the door. Also spent time making a custom screw eye to hook up the restraint spring, which may help prevent a future occurrence.
Speaking of secret compartments, I was wearing an old club jacket today. Black melton cloth body, black leather sleeves. Was fishing around in the inside pocket (found a rock, lol), and noticed a tiny zipper joining the sateen lining to the lapel, started at the inside pocket, and went towards the collar. I don't think there is a hoodie in there, and the entire lining is not zip-out. What gives?Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 06:25 PM (quk5M)
39 I have Grandma's old oak dining table & 6 chairs. Chairs are press-back and need new fabric on the seats. Table has pull-out leaves at either end, pretty cool.
Dad said his parents bought the set *used* from a Montgomery Ward store in the 1940s.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 06:27 PM (rdVOm)
40 4 frames in formation just over the housePosted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 06:27 PM (RIvkX)
41 Unrelated to furniture, but related to hobbies: I did my first SOTA hike in about 2 months this morning. My usual lightweight radios are both out of service, so I hauled a G-90, a big battery, and a vertical antenna up a hill. It was much colder than I planned for, but I made up for it by making contacts on the east coast and across the pond into France.
I'm still working on the Bayou Jumper that was featured here recently, and I'm also about halfway through assembling a QCX‐Mini (40m version).Posted by: PabloD at October 10, 2026 06:28 PM (OXSZa)
42 Uh-huh. It still says that, four days later, and no package despite other mail arriving. And there'll be no mail on Monday. I'm girding up to visit the local substation on Tuesday, to see if the package is still sitting there.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:50 PM (wzUl9)
Speaking of pipes, have you ever run across a brand called Medeco? They used to run ads on the backs of old magazines. IIRC, their thing was a briar bowl with a finned aluminum stem to cool the smoke. And black Bakelite mouthpiece, of course.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 06:29 PM (quk5M)
43 The closest I've come to building furniture was buying a dinette table from Ikea and cutting the legs down to make it a coffee table.
Well, I did build a work bench and a router table but it'd be a stretch to call those "furniture."Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 06:30 PM (vTZFs)
44 If my furniture had hidden compartments there would be chocolate bars in them.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 06:30 PM (RIvkX)
45 That pass was low the blue bird is complaining.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 06:32 PM (RIvkX)
46 We had This End Up furniture, a sofa, loveseat and single chair with an ottoman, it lasted us a good long time and stood up to the abuses of a five kid family. One son got particular delight in destroying it when it was time to buy some new stuff.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 06:33 PM (ibDUx)
47 We don't collect furniture since we've inherited most of our bigger pieces. Inherited, in a few cases, means I was the only one in the family able to carry the things. Our dining room table is solid mahogany, not veneer, and weighs a ton. It came with a custom container holding 5 leaves that can be inserted. This was THE TABLE in our home growing up: dining, homework, holiday celebrations, jigsaw puzzles, etc. No idea where my parents got it. Made in the 1800s. It still has my sister's name pressed into the wood when she was doing a report and signed her name a little too hard. It had a dark stain, which was a crime. I took it down to bare wood, revealing some of the nicest mahogany I've ever seen. Took a couple of months to do it but worth the effort.
The other big piece is my dresser. it belonged to my grandparents and predates them. Six feet tall, many drawers of different depths, veneered in figured walnut, and dovetailed joinery. The brass pulls are original as are the casters. The draws have move smoothly after more than a century of use.
I can't imagine what it would cost to have these pieces made today with the quality materials and construction.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 06:33 PM (yTvNw)
48 When I bought my first house, I was big into Southwest decor. I have a 6.5' dining table with 8 chairs, a corner cabinet, and two barstools from the Scottsdale Art Factory. They're solid cedar distressed to mimic knotty pine (don't recall the process). The chairs and barstools feature an acid washed copper plate design in the back.
Lotta miles on that furniture; NJ, CA, PA, back to CA, and (currently) FL.Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 10, 2026 06:33 PM (08OqX)
49 Wood. *hehehehe*Posted by: Butthead at October 10, 2026 06:33 PM (cWLG3)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 06:34 PM (VPNgR)
51 50 Refinishing that secretary is hard work, burns calories, need to replenish them.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 06:34 PM (VPNgR)
I know.Posted by: Bill Clinton at October 10, 2026 06:42 PM (l3cgK)
52 Closest i've gotten to furniture hobbying is repairing my husband's dining chair. The creaks were ominous!
Today I sewed, pressed, and trimmed some quilt strips. For a baby who is over a year old already....oops. Its just more half-square triangles because that's what i am comfortable with.Posted by: Funsize at October 10, 2026 06:44 PM (3j87q)
53 JTB, your dining table and dresser sound like fantastic pieces of furniture. I don't know what I will do with my stuff when I downsize, the kids don't seem too interested. The old hand carved tavern sign is going to number 4 kid though, he has wanted it since the time he was a little boy.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 06:45 PM (ibDUx)
54 Well, I did build a work bench and a router table but it'd be a stretch to call those "furniture."
Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 06:30 PM (vTZFs)
Speaking of router tables, and machine tables in general, you can easily and cheaply make a very sturdy machine table from the shell of an old top-loader washing machine. Take off the top, and throw it away, gut it out, and fasten sturdy industrial casters to the bottom. I weld mine on, because I can, but if you don't weld, you could bridge across the inside bottom with 2X6, and screw the casters to that with 1.5" wood screws, making sure that 2 or 3 screws go through holes in the bottom flange of the cabinet. I make the top out of 2X6 tongue and groove, glued together, and screwed to the top flange of the cabinet with wood screws. Add a piece of 1/4" Masonite if you want a smooth work surface. I usually add a pair of 1" by 1" angle iron cleats at bout mid-height inside, and place a 3/4" plywood shelf on them. Also a 3/4" plywood bottom shelf, too. It is a shame to have all that cubage, and not have it accessible for storage. Such a table will easily support a 300 pound machine.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 06:45 PM (quk5M)
55 All my and my wife's inherited furniture is 1/4 sawn white oak. I hate building with oak, but an having about 10 big logs sawn up this winter to begin to build a quality set of oak chairs for a claw-foot, round oak table.Posted by: MkY at October 10, 2026 06:46 PM (ZHRuH)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 06:47 PM (quk5M)
57 This table has had maybe 10 sets of chairs since I've known it. None have been well-designed. I'd like to build a set that will last as long as that table.Posted by: MkY at October 10, 2026 06:49 PM (ZHRuH)
58 Furniture making? Should get pretty stickly in here.
Posted by: OrangeEnt
Chip and Dale made some pretty stuff.Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 06:50 PM (N5iuz)
59 I has a new hobby!
We bought a 2006 Mx-5 miata on thursday, yea!
Friday we drove it about 60 miles and i puked all it's radiator fluid 2.5 miles from home. Boo!
I will be installing a new all aluminum radiator with replacement tubing.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 06:51 PM (NnhvP)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 06:52 PM (NnhvP)
61 42 ... "Speaking of pipes, have you ever run across a brand called Medeco? They used to run ads on the backs of old magazines. IIRC, their thing was a briar bowl with a finned aluminum stem to cool the smoke. And black Bakelite mouthpiece, of course."
AOP, That sounds more like the Falcon pipe with the aluminum stem and a black plastic or nylon mouthpiece. The briar bowl screwed onto the stem and could be swapped with other bowls. Medico pipes are still made, apparently, although I don't recall seeing any in a long time.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 06:53 PM (yTvNw)
62 I took a break from the corporate world about 40 years ago to move to Boston and work with a master cabinetmaker in the North End for a couple of years. It was great fun and learned a shit ton. I haven't made many pieces recently though. I gave all my mahogany and walnut planks to one of my sons before this last move. I had too much to use in my lifetime.
I have to say though, that really hurt.Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 06:54 PM (N5iuz)
63 I refinished an old bottom half of a hutch. No idea where the top is. Wife scored it at a garage sale.
Solid cherry and somebody painted it. What an abomination. Took my time stripping and sanding before staining. Looks pretty good now.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 06:55 PM (GZ3K7)
64 I'm just quietly watching the restoration/secrets vids. I love secret compartments and I love old furniture.Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 06:57 PM (aJQbY)
65 We bought a 2006 Mx-5 miata on thursday, yea!
Friday we drove it about 60 miles and i puked all it's radiator fluid 2.5 miles from home. Boo!
I will be installing a new all aluminum radiator with replacement tubing.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 06:51 PM (NnhvP)
Check for a blown head gasket before shelling out for a new radiator! An overheating incident can cause a head gasket to blow, and a blown head gasket will cause overheating, as hot combustion gases enter the cooling system. Fill the radiator, and water will do in this instance, and put a cooling system pressure tester on in place of the filler cap. From cold, start the engine. If the gauge begins rising right away, especially if it rises in jerks, you have a combustion leak into the cooling system. There is also a chemical test kit to test for the presence of combustion products in the coolant. The O'Reilly's store on Apache Trail at Gold Drive ought to be able to help you with either test.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 07:01 PM (quk5M)
66 My main interest in making furniture was the joinery. A good dovetail joint, even without glue, should remain solid for a century or more. I've probably lost the touch but used dovetails for small pieces. They aren't just sturdy, done with different color woods they become a decorative feature.
I'm also a fan of half lap joints, which I used on some picture and document frames. Lots of surface for glue and more stable than a mitered joint. They are usually done on a table saw but lend themselves to hand tools very well. The chisel work does require some care.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 07:02 PM (yTvNw)
67 There is a box traveling with us to the TXmome.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 06:52 PM (NnhvP)
Woot!
If I were there in AJ right now, I would be happy to help you fix the Miata.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 07:03 PM (quk5M)
68 That "impossible dovetail" joint in the Japanese joinery vid is actually very easy to make. My father made one, many, many years ago. Make perfectly ordinary dovetail joint on the ends of two 3X3 sticks of wood. When the glue dries, run the completed piece through your jointer on all four corners repeatedly, until the corners become flats, and the flats become corners. Done.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 07:09 PM (quk5M)
69 Furniture? I almost feel attacked by this thread. My recliner broke last weekend (The toggle assembly became partially detached from the drive rod and started twisting horribly) and I've spent too much of my 'hobby time' trying to diagnose the problem and then repair it. I don't think it's going to happen. The only way I see to buy a replacement for the twisted part is to get a used part off of ebay....and I'm not sure I trust used furniture parts.
I think replacing the chair is going to be far less brain damage. And it's not like the chair was without its (minor) issues before this...Posted by: Castle Guy at October 10, 2026 07:09 PM (3v7ra)
70 It'll be in the rv garage when you come down for the winter.
Running or not, I can't guess!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 07:11 PM (NnhvP)
71 My dad had a hobby/side line repairing antique upholstered chairs. He could take a wrecked piece, take it down to the frame, reinforce it, than replace the padding and fabric. He could keep everything under the correct tension with brass tacks and fabric covered buttons anchored to the frame. The couple of chairs he kept eventually ended up with my brother.
I have no idea where he learned to do that or what got him interested in the first place. Sadly, there's no one left who knows. I wish he had taught me to do it.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 07:17 PM (yTvNw)
72
We have three solid wood washstands in our house, two of them with towel racks. We also have two old iceboxes; those are less well off than the wash stands. I can see us taking the two "more complete" wash stands with us when we eventually move, but definitely not the iceboxes.Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 10, 2026 07:20 PM (trSL4)
73 Seeing all those telescopes reminds me I have one in the closet with a dirty secondary mirror that needs cleaning. Hopefully the shmutz is just residue from a moth or two and not something harder to get off.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at October 10, 2026 07:22 PM (iIyc0)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (yEz+x)
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (77rzZ)
76
Glass punkin, that chunkin punkinPosted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (trSL4)
77 69 ... "My recliner broke last weekend (The toggle assembly became partially detached from the drive rod and started twisting horribly)"
CG,
The same thing happened to me on a couple of recliners. The chair itself is fine but the lift mechanism died. I just secured the lift and got a separate foot stool to use. Works great. Cheap and effective solutions suit me.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (yTvNw)
78 Furniture making !!! I love it. I built all my own to fit my living space.Posted by: Ben Had at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (nxLtX)
79 Do boobs count as a hobby?
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (77rzZ)
I consider it an occupation. And the renumeration is not monetary.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at October 10, 2026 07:24 PM (iIyc0)
80 My furniture making abilities are limited to the assembly of IKEA and the like. I'm sure that doesn't qualify as "furniture making." My other hobbies include gardening (different thread) and shooting (different thread), so it's back to lurking for me.Posted by: Pod Hamp at October 10, 2026 07:25 PM (C8+gh)
81
For a span of about two years around five years ago I explored flameworking -- making glass beads and glass flowers. I ultimately decided that I'd not have the time to become good at it so I struck my tent, distributed my tools -- most obtained at second hand and on the cheap -- and dropped the whole enterprise. Looking at matters now, it was a wise move.Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 10, 2026 07:29 PM (trSL4)
82 AOP, Langlitz leather jackets have a discreet zippered passage at an angle next to the obvious pocket, which they brazenly label as the "pistol pocket." Any chance yours is in the right place to do that duty?Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 10, 2026 07:33 PM (zdLoL)
83 One hobby is loading ammo for my target shooting. I've been thinking about which guns I'm likely to use over the next year and the calibers. (The muzzleloaders are a separate category.) 32 long, 38 special, 41 magnum, and 44 special are the calibers at the top of the list at the moment. I already have the components. Clearly, I'm thinking in terms of single action revolvers.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 07:34 PM (yTvNw)
Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 07:36 PM (sl73Y)
85 JTB,
I've reupholstered quite a few pieces of furniture, and I learned how in adult evening classes at the local high school. You might check that out.Posted by: Wenda at October 10, 2026 07:38 PM (bGLcx)
86 After all the hard work on the secretary the finish looked coarse.
Don't thing the original appeared coarse. Good word, didn't like the finish.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 07:39 PM (VPNgR)
87 I sewed three quarters of a pair of firewood slings the other day.
2 yards of 45" fabric was just the perfect amount, but my sewing machine decided that all the bobbin thread needed be in large loops halfway through the second one.Posted by: FeatherBlade at October 10, 2026 07:40 PM (C0Nlv)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 07:42 PM (VPNgR)
89 Thanks everyone for being here. Sorry I was absent. We're in transit. Thanks to Doof for launching.Posted by: TRex - soggy dino at October 10, 2026 07:44 PM (TfIR2)
90 85 ... "I've reupholstered quite a few pieces of furniture, and I learned how in adult evening classes at the local high school. You might check that out."
Wenda,
Thanks for the suggestion. My interest these days is academic more than practical. Recalling what my dad did would require positions I can't get into or, especially, out of these days.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 07:45 PM (yTvNw)
91 TRex, we hardly noticed; But glad you're here!Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 07:46 PM (NnhvP)
92 I restored enough furniture in my time. I use a lot of antique tools, because it just seems right. Sometimes the old tools replicate the look.Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at October 10, 2026 07:55 PM (vzuC7)
Posted by: Wenda at October 10, 2026 07:55 PM (bGLcx)
94 AOP, Langlitz leather jackets have a discreet zippered passage at an angle next to the obvious pocket, which they brazenly label as the "pistol pocket." Any chance yours is in the right place to do that duty?
Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 10, 2026 07:33 PM (zdLoL)
Not really. I did unzip it all the way. The zipper runs up the left lapel and ends at the right-hand end of the collar. You can reach in there, and explore the entire void between the shell and the lining. Sadly, no sheaf of 100-dollar bills, nor treasure map to be found. It would make a lousy pistol carry space. I think the zipper was simply a means to close access to some sewing points.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 07:55 PM (quk5M)
95
What are you hobbying?
I'm working on a trailer module tester. Circuit will fool the truck's trailer module into thinking it has a trailer connected. This triggers the module to flash the testers LEDs for brake, tail, left, and right as well as enabling the 12vdc relay for the electric brakes.
The whole shebang is a simple exercise to get 12vdc at the number for a portable aircompressor to air up trailer tires and the truck's rear duallys. Mounting it in an anodized black aluminum case 6"x6"x3", with the circuit laser engraved on the outer case and the LEDs labeled and mounted at the proper place in the circuit diagram. Using HAM Radio power port 30 amp quick connectors for the 12vdc so I can also run my radio from the tailgate while making remote Parks On the Air calls.Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 10, 2026 07:57 PM (QVmho)
96 I missed the Pet Thread but the most popular dog costume this year is the pumpkin. That is all.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 07:57 PM (MWfyi)
97 75 Hey, All.
Do boobs count as a hobby?
Posted by: Bulg at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (77rzZ)
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Sure. I collect them....and make lampshades, throw pillows and all kinds of neat stuff.Posted by: Ed Gein at October 10, 2026 07:59 PM (dIske)
98 I built all my own to fit my living space.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 10, 2026 07:23 PM (nxLtX)
*looks up Texas county sizes*Posted by: RI Red at October 10, 2026 07:59 PM (LMRVO)
99
What are you hobbying?
Junior-ette is working on kashmir sweater, nice vanilla color, good quality yarn, very fuzzy. Says she'll be knitting puppies to go over the front pockets.
It's making my Type 2 diabetes worse just commenting on it.Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 10, 2026 07:59 PM (QVmho)
100 I missed the Pet Thread but the most popular dog costume this year is the pumpkin. That is all.
Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 07:57 PM (MWfyi)
An alligator costume for a wiener dog would be really cool.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:00 PM (quk5M)
101
What are you hobbying?
Smash is working on another bracelet with her beading loom. She's gotten very talented with those Itty bitty colored beads and complex patterns.Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 10, 2026 08:00 PM (QVmho)
102 Speaking of woodworking, I need a new hammer handle for my 16-ounce ball-pein hammer. Princess Auto wants like 21 bucks for a new wooden handle. Yikes! I know handles are usually hickory, but are any other kinds of wood acceptable? I could probably dig out a nice well-seasoned hunk of box elder from my woodpile.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 08:03 PM (quk5M)
103 What are you hobbying?
Smash is working on another bracelet with her beading loom. She's gotten very talented with those Itty bitty colored beads and complex patterns.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at October 10, 2026 08:00 PM (QVmho)
Think I'll go hobby myself a pina colada right about now..Posted by: Joe Kidd at October 10, 2026 08:04 PM (08OqX)
104 Ooops....NOOD music.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 08:04 PM (dIske)
105 I like fires. I like collecting wood in the forest. I like big fires.Posted by: bm at October 11, 2026 02:33 AM (AT9dn)
Ace of Spades Pet Thread, October 10
* * * Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals. Would you like a treat? Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.* * * But watch out for this guy:
* * * Your cat's behavior may be different:
* * * Bee in Ecstasy, courtesy Miley"I'M FUCKINGGGG RICHHHHHH" https://t.co/rIdiFK3LBs
— The Internet Fish (@TheInternetFish) October 5, 2026
* * * Happy Kitties in a new kitty balcony, courtesy MileyAdam geldi, eski ve virane bir balkonu kediler için sıcacık, konforlu bir yuvaya çevirdi. 🐾❤️
Nasıl başladı, nasıl bitti derken videodan çıkamadım…
İyilik gerçekten izlemeye doyulmayan bir şey.😻😻😽😹 https://t.co/FcMzUZHP7c— GENCO (@genco_19233) October 5, 2026
* * * Animal ArtVietnamese artist Thiên Dinh is known for his delicate paper‐art works where he transforms fragile sheet of paper into stunning animal sculptures of fishes, birds and even dragon, which possess stunning sense of realism.
Look at these Betta fish. https://t.co/v0AkoSryQu— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) October 5, 2026
* * * Not-so-golden retrieverBefore a visit to the park he was a "golden" retriever https://t.co/e7SbARH7HH
— B&S (@_B___S) October 4, 2026
The dog said NO!He literally said NO. 😂😂 https://t.co/zVfDW97ud6
— Crazy Moments (@Crazymoments01) October 6, 2026
A Daily Dose of the American Rev General George Washington and his British adversary General William Howe had at least one thing in common—they both loved their dogs. Numerous interesting and amusing stories about Washington and his dogs have passed down through history but let us save those for another today. The dog in the historical spotlight today is General Howe’s fox terrier Lila. On October 4, 1777, Lila was with General Howe during the Battle of Germantown but somehow she became disoriented and lost on the battlefield. When the American army retreated that day, Lila followed it, wandering eventually into the camp of General Washington, wearing a collar that identified her as General Howe’s pet. While some of the American soldiers thought the dog should be kept as a mascot or trophy of war, Washington disagreed, and he promptly dispatched a courier to return Lila to Howe, along with a note that read: “General Washington’s compliments to General Howe. He does himself the pleasure to return him a dog, which accidentally fell into his hands, and by the inscription on the Collar appears to belong to General Howe.” One of Howe’s officers later recounted that the general was thrilled and relieved to get Lila back. This was “an honorable act of a gentleman,” he said, taking her up immediately and putting her in his lap.
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Good morning, probably too late for the thread today, but this is a combo gardening thread/pet thread photo. These popped up in my yard over the last couple of days, Puffballs I believe. Surprisingly large, they will get bigger, sometimes as big as a volleyball. Alfred the Great in the foreground. -Tom Servo
I don't think Alfred the Great wants us to touch the puffballs, Tom. I wonder why the puffballs think that this is a good time of year to puff?* * * I understand that the walk and hurricane were successfully negotiated.Last big walk before the hurricane heads in! https://t.co/Lx9mblECkR
— Piper (@piper_moves) October 7, 2026
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Thank you for sharing your pets and animal photos and stories with us today.If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:
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If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, October 3 I closed the comments on that post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 03:29 PM (eRlcH)
2 Your cat's behavior may be different:
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My cats aren't as picky about their food as I would have thought.
I ran out of the food that Chloe's previous owner provided me and just gave her the stuff I give my other cats. She adapted quite quickly without any fuss.
Allie doesn't like to eat pate-style cat food, though. She'll only eat the wet food if it's chunky.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 10, 2026 03:31 PM (FZ29D)
3 Happy Caturday everyonePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 03:34 PM (Ia/+0)
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My cats aren't as picky about their food as I would have thought.
I ran out of the food that Chloe's previous owner provided me and just gave her the stuff I give my other cats. She adapted quite quickly without any fuss.
Allie doesn't like to eat pate-style cat food, though. She'll only eat the wet food if it's chunky.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 10, 2026
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Afternoon, all,
Dagny La Siberienne *used* to be picky about her food. No idea why. The meme above has good suggestions. But especially since I've had big black Stirling on his diet, she gets more to eat -- he was stealing half of her chow at each meal -- and eats it with gusto. Not all at once; it takes about four bowl visits. Which means her manservant, me, has to pick the bowl up when she leaves and conceal it where Stirling won't find it. Eventually Dagny comes back and gives me The Look, and I put her bowl down. Rinse, repeat.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 03:38 PM (wzUl9)
5 Whoa. Read the post, then found no comments.
That's okay. First on Pet Thread should be shared by all.
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In the random rotation of feral felines, we are down to three. Well, two now.
One is Angel, a sweet Siamese-looking kitten.
Kinky is your basic pale yellow cat, with a crooked tail; just couldn't use "Crooky" as a name; "Kinky" may be temporary.
"Bumper," another part-Siamese, was usually seen sitting on the bumper of the old obligatory rusting truck. She got caught by the cowboys. They've had her spayed and front claws removed, and are keeping her as a housecat. Still adjusting to home life with other cats, but confined to a bedroom, seems to like the comfy spots and the a/c.
Glad for that. Always concerned for the little critters out here. This week we found the remains of a good-sized hawk by the water tower. Just one big wing. Wonder what got it. (No windmills in the vicinity, but eagles, owls, and muchmore.)
Ony our little old black housecat continues to mostly confine herself to our bedroom. Seems to be half-blind, but manages to crawl up on the bed at night to sleep next to me.
Daisy the magnificent Malinois barks hello and also throw the ball.Posted by: mindful webworker - just another critter in creation at October 10, 2026 03:39 PM (yrKoI)
6 https://tinyurl.com/597d6wyr
I have a few dogs scattered around my miniature armiesPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 03:40 PM (Ia/+0)
7 The story about Howe and Washington is a good one: a much better illustration of Washington's character than the famous one about the cherry tree, or his ability to fling a silver coin across the Potomac.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 03:40 PM (wzUl9)
8 My friends are busy with a growing family so I feed the cats now with food they brought over. Snowflake and her mom Starry are basically outdoor cats fine with kibble.
They will eat tuna fish happily, the good kind. I was surprised that sardines were a no.
Ralphy is doing well but there's 2 steps from the outside to inside. He was always fine with a bit of running room but the last few days he's been misjudging or something is off. I'll help him down the steps by holding onto his collar.
From now on though, I'll lift him inside the house so he doesn't hurt himself. He is full of life. As long as he can stand up by himself, I'll be there.
He was ALWAYS right by my late Mother's side. He'll be treated the same way.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 03:46 PM (Sco7b)
9 Big Stirling is sleeping on a cushion next to me on the couch. No idea where Dagny is; she could be in her bedroom window sauna, or curled in my desk chair.
Freddy the Freeloader, the gray tabby-with-white shorthair semi-feral, is still visiting frequently. After slopping my feline hogs, I fed him this morning. When I came back from breakfast and errands, the air was still cool enough that I left the door open for a while. Stirling and Freddy immediately faced each other through the screen. Freddy meows; Stirling just looks, no hissing or growling.
I'm not going to let Freddy in. But is it possible that he could pass an infection to Stirling if they touch noses?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 03:46 PM (wzUl9)
10 That bee looks like Tony Montana with a pile of blow!Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 03:56 PM (kpS4V)
11 Meow...Posted by: Puddleglum, drive by meow at October 10, 2026 04:00 PM (sAmhv)
12 Your cat's behavior may be different:
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No. This are all applicable. There there is the primary one that seems to be missing:
"I am eating from a bowl on the floor with unidentifiable meat. YOU, are sitting at a table with SHRIMP!!!! MAKE WAY! MAKE WAY!!!! GIVE ME...N-O-W!!!!!"
(yeah, that one is universal and usually involves a bit of growling and low throat rumbles if there is deterrence of any sort)Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 04:00 PM (dIske)
13 My cat Allie has found another snoozing spot in a corner of my office.
I guess she got tired of me kicking her (not on purpose) when she tries to nap under my desk.Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at October 10, 2026 04:01 PM (FZ29D)
14 Alfred the great is pretty intimidating. I'd probably walk the other way.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 04:01 PM (RIvkX)
15 That is a nice story about General Howe and his dog and General Washington returning it. I expect General Howe would have done the same thing had Washington's dog wandered over to his camp.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 04:08 PM (JrHfD)
16 Seems to be half-blind, but manages to crawl up on the bed at night to sleep next to me.
Awww!. That is sweetPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 04:12 PM (JrHfD)
17 Hey, Tom Servo, I have purple spored puff ball fungus every year. It's one of the reasons I enjoy the last mowing of the year, because I'll nail one of those the second I see it.
I get a huge purple cloud out of the deal...which was the goal.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 04:12 PM (dIske)
18 Beautiful works of paper art by the Vietnamese artist.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 04:13 PM (JrHfD)
19 Your cat's behavior may be different:
Cat comes to my bedroom door and starts scratching and meowing. I tell him to finish the food already there. He keeps scratching and meowing. So I get up, go over to the bowl, and see food still in it, tell him, "You eat this first!"...he starts eating it...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 04:14 PM (l3cgK)
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We have a Chigi. She was in a shelter until daughter adopted her. It did not work out for her, so of course Hubby and I being saps have adopted her.
Daisy is wonderful and we love her.
It is interesting having her living with us. The way our house was set up when she came to live with us is the way she thinks things should be the same. We move things around and she freaks out. Anything change she freaks out.
Has anyone of ya'll dealt with that??Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:15 PM (/QHx4)
21 Cat comes to my bedroom door and starts scratching and meowing. I tell him to finish the food already there. He keeps scratching and meowing. So I get up, go over to the bowl, and see food still in it, tell him, "You eat this first!"...he starts eating it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
He wants an audience.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 04:17 PM (zcI95)
22 That is a nice story about General Howe and his dog and General Washington returning it. I expect General Howe would have done the same thing had Washington's dog wandered over to his camp.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 04:08 PM (JrHfD)
A major street in downtown Vancouver, BC is named Howe Street, presumably after said general, and is the core of the financial district. No doubt it will soon be renamed to some unpronounceable and unspellable* made-up Indian name.
*Because using characters not found on civilized keyboards.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 04:19 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Joyenz at October 10, 2026 04:19 PM (2F0/Y)
24 The masked pup demanding treats was adorable. All of our pups loved popcorn as a treat. (Steak would have been preferred but the budget didn't stretch to it.) Never knew if it was the taste of the popcorn, the crunchy texture, or if they just wanted the butter. Over a year since we lost Precious the Bichon, we still are on the verge of tossing some on the floor.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 04:23 PM (yTvNw)
25 Has anyone of ya'll dealt with that??
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:15 PM (/QHx4)
She might have bad memories of things being moved. The previous owner (before your daughter) may have been moving things out of the house (to move house) and the next thing Daisy knew she was sitting in a cage at a shelter.
It’s possibly the most traumatic event in her life, and when she sees stuff moving, she thinks she’s next.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 04:25 PM (6ydKt)
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:29 PM (/QHx4)
27 20 ... " The way our house was set up when she came to live with us is the way she thinks things should be the same. We move things around and she freaks out. Anything change she freaks out.
Has anyone of ya'll dealt with that??"
Our dogs never cared about moving things in the house as long as they had a spot to 'rest' from their labors: walking, eating and the stress of napping. We had a poodle who went blind at four years old. He bumped into things for a couple of days then learned the new arrangements. As long as he could smell and hear us, he was cool about it.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 04:34 PM (yTvNw)
28 It is interesting having her living with us. The way our house was set up when she came to live with us is the way she thinks things should be the same. We move things around and she freaks out. Anything change she freaks out.
Has anyone of ya'll dealt with that??
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:15 PM (/QHx4)
Ralphy was a rescue dog from Alabama. Mom always wondered what happened to him.
He freaks out if he's left alone. I'm in the downstairs computer room right now but if I went upstairs, he'd follow. I have a baby gate so he can't get up the stairs and after a few minutes he's howl and be miserable.
Severe abandonment issues. It was easier when Mom was here and he was agile because he was always with her. He has been sleeping solidly at night and I've been running scripts on the computer and coming down to work at 3am and he sleeps until 8am.
That's actually been nice. Snowflake wakes up, I hear a thud on the floor and she comes down to go outside.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 04:35 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:45 PM (/QHx4)
30 Doggo The Original and Doggo the Additional were successfullt blessed today by our Associate Pastor. Belated observance of St Francis.
As a precaution, our Little Ball of Hate kitty was left home. It was advertised as a blessing, not an exorcism.Posted by: 2009Refugee at October 10, 2026 04:46 PM (4HoLg)
31 Cautionary tale from the Yorkshire Zoo, those big orange tabbies are behind the cage for good reasons, don't jump in there to skritch their ear no matter how cute they lookPosted by: SDWtc at October 10, 2026 04:56 PM (be4pr)
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Animals know what is going on.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:45 PM (/QHx4)
Which is why Alfred got into my photo above. I thought the puffballs were fascinating, so Alfred ran up, thinking “so why are you looking at this? What’s so interesting? Here at least let me get in the picture!”Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 05:11 PM (Y6Q+5)
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21 Cat comes to my bedroom door and starts scratching and meowing. I tell him to finish the food already there. He keeps scratching and meowing. So I get up, go over to the bowl, and see food still in it, tell him, "You eat this first!"...he starts eating it...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
He wants an audience.”
Out cat has a terrible fear of ever seeing the actual bottom of his bowl. Sometimes he will yowl, and I look and there’s food there but you can see the bottom. So I put some in and he just looks at it, satisfied that it’s filled, and goes to lay down without eating another bite.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 04:17 PM (zcI95)Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 05:15 PM (Y6Q+5)
Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 05:17 PM (2WIwB)
35 We move things around and she freaks out. Anything change she freaks out.
Has anyone of ya'll dealt with that??
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 04:15 PM (/QHx4)
Ruby just likes things the way they are. She is in hell over the house renovation this summer. She won't leave the camper if the contractor is on site. Then she gets freaked when we take her inside and things are changed. She would not go in the new bedroom until I moved a couple of dresser drawers with clothes that apparently smell like me. We finally put back the RubySpot which is one of the dog beds wedged in between our chairs in the living room, and she likes that.
Some critters are just particular.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 05:22 PM (BYJyI)
36 Noodus hobbyana -- furniture!Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:30 PM (wzUl9)
37 Oh my!Posted by: COMountainMarie at October 10, 2026 10:01 PM (96kpa)
Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Oct. 10
These two are the same flower, start off looking growly and end up looking like granny knitted it. Eromero
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Edible Gardening/Putting Things By
Fall Beets
* Purchased beets are generally uniform in size, and may be easier for By-Tor's recipe:I gave my buddy Ed some of my prize winning dill and bread and butter pickles. He must like them because he asked for more. Now comes the real test- pickled eggs and beets. I’ve been eating these since I was a child. Love em. But most people won’t try them because they look weird. They are easy to make. 1 can of beets ( sliced or whole, non-pickled)
2 hard boiled peeled eggs
About a cup of vinegar ( regular or ACV)
1/2 cup of water
3/4 cup of sugar. Bring vinegar, water and sugar to a low boil until sugar dissolves. This is the brine. Adjust it with more sugar or more vinegar to your liking.
Post morning tennis lunch- lamb gyro with Greek yogurt , salad and pickled eggs and beets.
Interesting to see the eggs halved. Another interesting recipe from By-Tor!
* Weather Rachel Moorman Beckstead, Mill Creek
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Wow. 🤩 https://t.co/kqFtSOyJ3z
— Piper (@piper_moves) October 8, 2026
We have pretty decent wind gusts but have been spared from what we thought. That is hitting Destin- prayers out for everyone there!
I will say it is a very odd, eery light outside. Normally it is pitch black by now. But it’s not- it’s creepy.— Piper (@piper_moves) October 10, 2026
Glad Piper's power came back on!* Fights in or with NatureREVENGE, TOTAL YELLOW JACKET ANNIHILATION https://t.co/IikFKg8iF3
— Oilfield Rando (@Oilfield_Rando) October 6, 2026
We've been doing some of that at our house, too.
Hobbes proven right everyday; Rousseau proven wrong everyday
— Jash Dholani | link in bio has my books! (@oldbooksguy) October 10, 2026
Anybody seen this happening?
Gardens of The Horde
A bit of colour in the autumn. I call them 'blacblack eyed susan', my wife has a Latin name. The rose keeps on flowering. unfortunately we have lost the name. Chris 1051
* Hope everyone has a nice weekend.
If you would like to send photos, stories, links, etc. for the Saturday Gardening Thread, the address is: ktinthegarden at g mail dot com Remember to include the nic or name by which you wish to be known at AoSHQ, or let us know if you want to remain a lurker.* Week in Review What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Oct. 3
I closed the comments on that post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.
Zinnias, Kay Pardue Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Good afternoon GreenthumbsPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 01:45 PM (Ia/+0)
2 I grow tons of those Passion Flowers for the butterflies & hopefully enough fruit to make some jelly.Posted by: Bob at October 10, 2026 01:48 PM (cNhbl)
3 My wife is trying to grow some plants in basement with a sun lamp. Cabbage is full grown, tomatoes are maybe just under a foot high and a pepper plant only a few inches high.
Can't see it going to fruition but no harm I guessPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 01:48 PM (Ia/+0)
4 The top photo is either a dragon or a chihuahua.Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 10, 2026 01:49 PM (dCMJG)
5 Bob at October 10, 2026 01:48 PM (cNhbl)
Is that one of the types of passion fruit that is used for juice?Posted by: KT at October 10, 2026 01:52 PM (X8QDB)
Posted by: KT at October 10, 2026 01:53 PM (X8QDB)
7 I used to love pickled beets as a kid but just sort of lost the taste somewhere along the way to adulthood.Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 01:53 PM (ld6At)
8 Eromero, those purple flowers are gorgeous.
Not much to report . Keep,thinking I should cut down the tomato and poblano containers but they just got some new flowers. The tomato especially has a bunch of tiny green tomatoes. Have to wait and see if the storm tomorrow knocks them out. My encore azalea is indeed doing an encore. I love how this area has beautiful flowering plants even in the fall.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 10, 2026 01:56 PM (kJmSS)
Posted by: KT at October 10, 2026 01:56 PM (X8QDB)
10 The first picture looks exactly like a dragon.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 10, 2026 01:57 PM (kJmSS)
11 My cotton try came to naught. I went out last Monday to take the large almost mature bolls, I thought they were large enough to show fiber color at least. I found someone had stripped every single boll off the plant, even the newest just forming. Animals don’t eat the bolls, the plant was undamaged, and some of the bracts had been peeled off and dropped on the steps. Very disappointing.Posted by: Lirio100 at October 10, 2026 01:57 PM (ky7/T)
12 First flower pic looks like a fricken dragon!Posted by: Chairman LMAO at October 10, 2026 02:00 PM (cWLG3)
13 Raw cotton poachers? That's gotta be a pretty narrow list of suspects. Stake out the next knitting bee.Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 02:02 PM (ld6At)
14 I planted a mix of Rome (also called Cranberry) beans and a Salvadoran red bean when I finished digging my potatoes in July. They are now giving me green beans, and I picked and canned my first 4 pints this week. I think I will be able to continue canning at least once a week until we get the first frost.
Home canned beans are far better than the stuff you buy in cans. I buy my seeds by the pound from the Mexican market in town, the brand is Goya.
Both of those varieties are shell beans, but if I pick them early enough they are tasty green beans as well.
Several years ago I cleaned out my box of old seeds by dumping them into a jar and adding a double handful of cranberry beans and raking them into the dug over potato patch in the idea that it would give me some coverage on the dirt for the fall and keep the weeds in check. It worked but even better I got enough beans to can too. I now have given up planting pole beans in the spring because I can grow bush beans in the late summer.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 02:02 PM (rbvCR)
15 I love pickled beets, but haven't had them since my mom made them when I was a kid. My cousin gave me some pickled okra the other day that is very tasty. Our summer was too hot for everything, but it cooled and started to rain about a month ago, so all my plants grew again. I have green beans, cucumbers and cayennes, with green tomatoes on the vines. Depending on the freeze, which could come any time here, I might get a few tomatoes. If not, I'll pick the green ones and see if they'll turn inside.Posted by: huerfano at October 10, 2026 02:06 PM (2Xqig)
16 Hooray!
KT and the Sunshine Thread!
Posters 'man' and 'one hour sober' are both in the Perdido Key/Destin area.
I don't think they've checked in yet.Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 02:07 PM (QGaXH)
17 Lirio100, do you have squirrels? That is the sort of thing that squirrels will do. They are making winter nests about now.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 02:08 PM (rbvCR)
18 4 The top photo is either a dragon or a chihuahua.
Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 10, 2026 01:49 PM (dCMJG)
my first thought was dragon, but no snapdragon.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:14 PM (l3cgK)
19 There are squirrels but not even the largest, not quite golf ball size, had split. No fiber visible. The plant was over 3 feet tall and not a branch or leaf damaged. The oddest part was even the tiny very newest bolls forming were taken.Posted by: Lirio100 at October 10, 2026 02:14 PM (ky7/T)
20 Collected nearly a dozen cactus fruit (Pitaya) this year, including one fruit that was 3/4 lb. Cactus has gone crazy; still had a few flowers bloom just the last week. I'm not sure what the cactus is sensing that I don't.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:15 PM (l3cgK)
21 I was able to harvest over a pound of pecans the crows missed...damned crows!Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:16 PM (l3cgK)
22 I really need to move the contents of compost bine out because the new leaves have someplace to goPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 02:16 PM (Ia/+0)
23 Passion flower vines grow wild on the fences on our farm in MS. Along roads, etc. They were known as May Pops. I never noticed the fruit that gave them the name on my bike rides as a feral teen.
I always loved them and decades later started seeing them in plant catalogs.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 02:25 PM (hzuYO)
24 That top photo made me think of a tiny dragon peeking through the foliage. I never would have thought the full bloom version would look so different. A film tracking the transformation would be interesting. And really cool.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 02:27 PM (yTvNw)
25 That's obviously a Snapdragon.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 02:28 PM (MWfyi)
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Finally getting rain here in SW Wyoming.
My bulbs have sprouted, lol. Probably will not bloom but at least they are not dead.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 02:28 PM (/QHx4)
27 No gardening to report here. Weather has turned cold. Freezing out, more or less, and a stiff breeze. Have to rehang the storm door that got blown off the hinges by a gust of wind. And haul some scrap propane tanks to the waste transfer site. I have seen propane tanks stacked there, so I assume they will take them.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 02:29 PM (quk5M)
28 TS Rachel is coming to my neck of the woods...should cross over the desert to the east of here in the early a.m. tomorrow...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:30 PM (l3cgK)
29 Eromero's flower is very cool. Looks a little like a clematis seed cluster.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 02:30 PM (RIvkX)
30 Thanks to KT for the thread and the folks who send in materials. That last photo looks like one of those vibrant still life paintings by the Dutch Masters in the 1700s. Just gorgeous.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 02:30 PM (yTvNw)
31 The top photo looks like a dragon's face.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 10, 2026 02:33 PM (CHHv1)
32 I cut back my Gold Medal Rose yesterday. Because of Indian summer I have to force it into hibernation for "winter" which is usually only 20 degrees cooler anyway.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 02:34 PM (RIvkX)
33 Beckoning Chasm yes it doesPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 02:34 PM (Ia/+0)
34 Have 2 old compost piles, so going to combine those then wgere 1 pile was will be where last years leaves goPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 02:41 PM (Ia/+0)
35 I've been messing around with a terrarium. I have a bunch of unused aquariums, because I like to upgrade as new models come out for fresh, salt and brackish.
So, recently, I thought I'd do a carnivorous plant terrarium in a 32 gallon tank. I grow a bunch of fruit which has a tendency to attract "fruit flies" when it ripens in the house. Fly Traps, Pitcher plants, Nepenthes...etc. I had no idea how many carnivorous plants were out there until I started looking into it. I've got the base plants set up...pitchers and flytraps. It takes a little bit of research to see what others like the same humidity and heat. It's a long term project.Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 02:49 PM (dIske)
36 From Boise area: lows 54-59 F, highs 82-89. Fall arrived today - high will be around 55-60. HOA irrigation is now off, though we may get one more watering cycle before the pond drains down.
Final potato harvest was an entire 5 gallon bucket of Russets. Half were dry enough to brush off and weigh, 8 pounds 12 oz. The rest are still in the bucket drying off. Still a small number of tomatoes to pick, though that may end with the weather change. If frost threatens, we'll have to cut all the peppers. I've been cutting and freezing cantaloupe, since the vines are dead.
Bought 2 pumpkins and a spaghetti squash from the young entrepreneurs next door.
I had to put netting on the surface of our new bulb bed to keep cat/s out - I also sprinkled bulb food on top.
Husband pruned some trees, did some painting, worked on repairing the sweeper-cart - and had me dig up debris that had fallen in an irrigation box so he could see the valves and pipes to figure out what issues we'll have next spring - the system is under-designed for the demands on it.Posted by: Pat* at October 10, 2026 02:50 PM (iZaMd)
37 Passion flowers. They got those weird eggish alien pods.Posted by: Dr. Varno at October 10, 2026 02:54 PM (nDXEV)
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 03:05 PM (/QHx4)
39 I have plastic sheeting covering my piles, a year in the weather and they start breaking upPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 03:05 PM (Ia/+0)
40 I love that smiling green dragon, Eromero!
It's Octobering hard core here in the Mitten. Glorious foliage, sunny, with cool evenings. And no bugs!
I did some desultory puttering, transplanting a pretty blurple aster out front and moving some of my blue salvia to my bare vegetable patch. I had to shake off lots of bees to move it -- " I'm workin' here, lady!" -- but the community garden bees took up the slack. I also gently pulled up rogue snapdragons and marigolds sprouting outside of garden plots and put them in mine.
I've already got kale sprouting.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 03:08 PM (kpS4V)
41 Some folks have plots bursting with tomatoes and peppers ready for picking but they totally neglect their gardens! These people disgust me.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 10, 2026 03:12 PM (kpS4V)
42 ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 02:25 PM
There are many, many kinds of passion flowers. Some have tastier fruits than others. Some don't make fruits.
I think the one above may be a hybrid rather than a native Maypop.Posted by: KT at October 10, 2026 03:27 PM (X8QDB)
43 The name "passionflower" comes from the distinctive parts of the flowers, which people compared to the Passion of Christ.Posted by: KT at October 10, 2026 03:28 PM (X8QDB)
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28 TS Rachel is coming to my neck of the woods...should cross over the desert to the east of here in the early a.m. tomorrow...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:30 PM
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Just got a brief thunderstorm in East County. Early.Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 10, 2026 03:33 PM (azNOR)
45 @43...thanks. Will look into this as I didn't know.
One August, when I flew West back to college, I brought stuff with me to remind me of home. A magnolia tree seed pod and, once, an osage-orange ball aka "horse apple."
An artist friend was fascinated and wanted to paint both that I took for granted as summer in MS.
In spring we had redbud and dogwood trees blooming in the woods, along with tall vines into oaks of white Cherokee roses. It was lovely.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 03:38 PM (hzuYO)
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28 TS Rachel is coming to my neck of the woods...should cross over the desert to the east of here in the early a.m. tomorrow...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 02:30 PM
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Just got a brief thunderstorm in East County. Early.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at October 10, 2026 03:33 PM (azNOR)
Just a little bit in my part of Sandy Eggo County...the plants are wet. Some breeziness.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 03:39 PM (l3cgK)
47 Passionflower:
• 5 Petals and 5 Sepals: Represent the 10 faithful apostles (excluding Judas the betrayer and Peter the denier).
• Corona Filaments: The ring of hair-like rays represents the crown of thorns.
• 3 Stigmas: Represent the three nails used to fasten Jesus to the cross.
• 5 Anthers / Stamens: Represent the five wounds of Christ.
• Tendrils: Represent the whips used during the flagellation.
• Leaves: Shaped like a spear or hand, representing the Holy Lance or the hands of Christ's persecutors.
• Round Fruit: Represents the world that Jesus saved.Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at October 10, 2026 03:43 PM (hzuYO)
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We have a large garage here in Wyoming. I have been thinking about buying grow lights so I can grow some things through the winter.
Is that a pipe dream, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 03:45 PM (/QHx4)
49 Is that a pipe dream, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 03:45 PM (/QHx4)
Only if you smoke what you grow!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 03:48 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: four seasons at October 10, 2026 03:49 PM (/QHx4)
51 Nice post, KT!Posted by: 40 Miles North at October 10, 2026 04:31 PM (96qvc)
52 Thanks KT for posting my cellphone pictures. Maypops were common in SC where I grew up and we did eat them. We'd pretty much eat anything. The wiki says it's Passiflora incarnata, like CrristyBlinkey said.Posted by: Eromero at October 10, 2026 05:19 PM (LHPAg)
53 The best way to cook beets is to sous vide them. 3 hours at 185 and they come out perfectly. And CBD will be proud of you!Posted by: Shannon at October 10, 2026 06:51 PM (MhJxa)
Real history
* What was peculiar about the West was not that it participated in the worldwide evil of slavery, but that it later abolished that evil, not only in Western societies but also in other societies subject to Western control or influence.
This was possible only because the anti-slavery movement coincided with an era in which Western power and hegemony were at their zenith, so that it was essentially European imperialism which ended slavery. This idea might seem shocking, not because it does not fit the facts, but because it does not fit the prevailing vision of our time. ~ Thomas Sowell, Black Rednecks and White Liberals (2005)
Why aren't these books in your local "frequently banned books" display?
Which of these have you read?
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* * * * * Founding FathersA Daily Dose of the American Rev
A DECLARATION OF RIGHTS made by the representatives of the good people of Virginia, assembled in full and free convention which rights do pertain to them and their posterity, as the basis and foundation of government. Section 1. That all men are by nature equally free and independent and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot, by any compact, deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety. Section 2. That all power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people; that magistrates are their trustees and servants and at all times amenable to them. Section 3. That government is, or ought to be, instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety and is most effectually secured against the danger of maladministration. And that, when any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to these purposes, a majority of the community has an indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible right to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such manner as shall be judged most conducive to the public weal. Section 4. None of mankind is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which, not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary. Section 5. That the legislative and executive powers of the state should be separate and distinct from the judiciary; and that the members of the two first may be restrained from oppression, by feeling and participating the burdens of the people, they should, at fixed periods, be reduced to a private station, return into that body from which they were originally taken, and the vacancies be supplied by frequent, certain, and regular elections, in which all, or any part, of the former members, to be again eligible, or ineligible, as the laws shall direct. Section 6. That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people, in assembly ought to be free; and that all men, having sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with, and attachment to, the community, have the right of suffrage and cannot be taxed or deprived of their property for public uses without their own consent or that of their representatives so elected, nor bound by any law to which they have not, in like manner, assented for the public good. Section 7. That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority, without consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights and ought not to be exercised. Section 8. That in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man has a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses, to call for evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury of twelve men of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty; nor can he be compelled to give evidence against himself; that no man be deprived of his liberty except by the law of the land or the judgment of his peers. Section 9. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Section 10. That general warrants, whereby an officer or messenger may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of a fact committed, or to seize any person or persons not named, or whose offense is not particularly described and supported by evidence, are grievous and oppressive and ought not to be granted. Section 11. That in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, the ancient trial by jury is preferable to any other and ought to be held sacred. Section 12. That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments. Section 13. That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defense of a free state; that standing armies, in time of peace, should be avoided as dangerous to liberty; and that in all cases the military should be under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. Section 14. That the people have a right to uniform government; and, therefore, that no government separate from or independent of the government of Virginia ought to be erected or established within the limits thereof. Section 15. That no free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles. Section 16. That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and therefore all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love, and charity toward each other.
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“No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.” In June 1776, fifteen years before the ratification of the Bill of Rights, Virginia adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights -- "the basis and foundation of government" in Virginia. The importance of this document to the emergence of liberal democracy in the United States and around the world cannot be overstated. George Mason, principal author of the Declaration, died on this day in 1792.
Below is the Declaration in full.
George Mason * Friends of George Washington
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On October 6, 1776, a Connecticut captain sat down and wrote a letter to his wife. He was exhausted and most of his men were sick. The campaign was not going well. But the first thing he wanted Priscilla to know was this: “you must not think that Distance & long Absence has weaned in the least degree my Affections from you & my family.” His name was Jonathan Birge. Unlike many of the names we remember from 1776, Birge was just an ordinary man who heard the call of liberty and answered. A husband from Bolton, Connecticut, and father of six children, Birge was made captain of a company raised from his neighbors and friends. When George Washington called for reinforcements in 1776, Birge marched south with Connecticut troops to help defend New York. The British had already taken Long Island, the Continentals were retreating northward. And nobody knew whether the Revolution itself could survive the year.
From camp at Harlem Heights, Birge wrote home, and the picture he painted was not heroic. "I never saw a worse place to be sick in for we have not one doctor to our whole Brigade in camp…Our people are some what sickly in camp yet."
The living conditions were miserable. He’d lost his pack in the retreat and asked Priscilla for two blankets. The army had finally obtained tents and straw to sleep on, but Birge admitted: “we fare considerably like hogs.”
And yet he refused to pity himself. After describing sickness, shortages, and hardship, he wrote: “I desire not to complain For I am alive & why should a living man complain." Birge wanted his wife and children to understand why he remained anyway. It wasn’t money, fame, or glory. “It is not all the commissions or pay...it is for the cause of freedom & love to posterity." A few paragraphs later, he tried to reassure Priscilla that he was healthy and still performing his duties: “I am the only Cpt in the Regiment that is well."
Three weeks later, he was wounded at the Battle of White Plains. An enemy musket ball went into his shoulder. Jonathan Birge died on November 10, 1776, at age forty-two. A week after Birge's death, three fellow soldiers wrote to Priscilla to tell her that her husband was gone. They regretted his loss deeply.
On October 6, 1776 a father and husband wrote a simple confession that still stirs hearts, 250 years later. He was just an ordinary American who knew exactly what he was risking “for the cause of freedom…”
Five weeks later, his family learned the price.
—————— I believe history matters because legacy matters. The choices we make, the faith that sustains us, and the families we leave behind all become part of a story larger than ourselves. If you enjoy discovering the people behind the history, follow along as we explore the stories, struggles, and legacies that helped shape America.* A Daily Dose of the American Rev
With the resolution for independence about to voted upon in the Congressional Congress, Delaware delegate Thomas McKean was very concerned. Although he strongly favored independence, his fellow Delawarean George Read was opposed. McKean wanted the states to vote for independence unanimously, and he certainly did not want Delaware to have the dishonor (as he saw it) of being the lone holdout. So, on the evening before the crucial vote, McKean dispatched a courier to Dover, 80 miles away, with a crucial message for Caesar Rodney—get to Philadelphia as fast as you can. Rodney was Delaware’s third delegate, but he was also a brigadier general of the state’s militia and had been forced to return to Delaware to help put down a Loyalist uprising there. He was also in poor health, suffering from asthma and painful facial cancer. But when McKean’s message arrived, Rodney set out for Philadelphia immediately, riding all night through a powerful thunderstorm. After one of the most famous rides in American history, he arrived at what would come to called Independence Hall in the nick of time, “booted and spurred,” exhausted, and mud-covered, to cast the tiebreaking vote in the Delaware delegation. “As I believe the voice of my constituents and of all sensible and honest men is in favor of independence,” he declared, a green scarf covering his cancer-ravaged face, “my own judgment concurs with them. I vote for independence.” Caesar Rodney is best remembered for his famous ride, but he served Delaware and the Patriot cause in numerous ways during his life: as a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress, as a general in the state’s militia, as a delegate to the Continental Congress, as a state Supreme Court justice, and as President (chief executive) of Delaware. Even as his health deteriorated, forcing him to cover his face with bandages and rendering him unable to travel, Rodney was elected to the Delaware General Assembly and was chosen Speaker of the upper house. Knowing that he was unable leave his home, in a gesture of respect and honor the Assembly voted to convene in his house, which they did in April 1784, just weeks before his death at age 55. Today is the birthday of Delaware Founding Father Caesar Rodney, who was born 298 years ago today.
* A Daily Dose of the American Rev
· In taking up the Patriot cause, at a time when many fellow wealthy South Carolinians were remaining loyal to the crown, Henry Laurens risked both his life and his substantial fortune. Widely respected across America, he was chosen President of the Continental Congress in November 1777, the highest-ranking executive position under the Articles of Confederation. Laurens was appointed American minister to the Netherlands after his term ended and in August 1780, he was dispatched to Amsterdam about the packet ship Mercury, charged with negotiating a loan to help finance the war effort. Off the coast of Newfoundland, the Mercury was intercepted by the HMS Vestal, a British man of war. When Laurens realized his capture was imminent, he tossed overboard the trunk containing his diplomatic papers. A sixteen-year-old new recruit aboard the Vestal saw something tumble into the water off the deck of the Mercury. Believing a man had fallen overboard he called out an alarm. Another British sailor aboard the Vestal immediately dived into the water. But what he discovered was not an unfortunate man in need of rescue, but rather Lauren’s trunk, which had not had time to sink. Taken aboard the Vestal and opened, the trunk was found to contain Lauren’s commission to negotiate the Dutch loan, as well as a draft treaty between the United States and the Netherlands. Laurens was carried to England and placed in the Tower of London, charged with high treason, and Great Britain declared war on the Netherlands. During Lauren’s first day in the Tower, a band outside his cell taunted him with “Yankee Doodle.” Lauren’s later recalled, “The tune played I suppose in derision of me filled my mind with a sublime contempt and rather made me cheerful.” Laurens remained confined in the Tower for 15 months, refusing numerous offers of release in exchange for renouncing the American cause and requesting a pardon. “Imprisonment and even death…shall not shake me,” Laurens wrote, rejecting one of the offers. “My conscience acquits me, is serene & undisturbed; if I die, let me die in my integrity.” General Washington sent both Colonel John Laurens (Henry’s son) and the Viscount Noailles (Lafayette’s brother-in-law) to London to attempt to negotiate Laurens’ release, but their efforts were fruitless. Congress offered to exchange General John Burgoyne (who was a paroled prisoner of war captured at Saratoga) for Laurens, but the British refused, saying that Laurens was a prisoner of state not a prisoner of war and therefore ineligible for exchange. But the truth was that the British authorities had no great desire to see Burgoyne released from parole. Their position dramatically reversed when General Cornwallis was taken prisoner at Yorktown. On December 31, 1781, Laurens was finally released, in exchange for a promise to effect the release of Cornwallis from parole.
After his release from the Tower, Laurens finished his much-delayed journey to Holland and there he negotiated the terms of a desperately needed loan. He would go on to be one of the American commissioners who negotiated the Treaty of Paris, the peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and secured American independence. Henry Laurens was imprisoned in the Tower of London on October 6, 1780, two hundred forty-six years ago today. The image is a portrait made while he was being held in the Tower.
* * * * * WEEKEND The Week in Pictures: Electile Dysfunction EditionSo Secretary of State Marco Rubio outraged the Woke Industrial Complex by standing up for Western Civilization (gasp!). If he keeps this up, he might be president someday. Meanwhile, in fake news, Missouri’s department of prisons is thinking of hiring some Canadian doctors from Canada’s MAID Service to conduct future death row executions, while Cornell and other universities are thinking about ending their “sex week” offerings that greenlight “consensual” orgies at frat houses. And behold the irony that while South America is turning almost uniformly right-wing in recent elections, American voters seem poised in three weeks to transform the country in to a banana republic. Talk about being “blue-pilled”!
* * * * * Music Yankee Doodle* * * * * Hope you have something nice planned for this weekend. This is the Thread before the Gardening Thread.Serving your mid-day open thread needs
* * * * * Last week's thread, Barbarians gonna barbarian UPDATE: There are rumors that the health education folks at Cornell are thinking about ending their practice of encouraging fun group sex among students. Comments are closed so you won't ban yourself by trying to comment on a week-old thread. But don't try it anyway.
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(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Where be everyone?Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 11:09 AM (JzUSu)
2 I’m over the tranny shit. It’s a left wing thing. Leftist parents chopping body parts off their left wing kids. Whatever. Have at it. Not my problem.
Same with blacks. Succeed, don’t succeed whatever. You keep voting for people who want me dead so I give less than zero fucks about your well being.
I’m done caring about the well being of any group that hates me. Kill yourselves, mutilate yourselves, live in poverty. My give a fuck meter is pegged at 0.0 for all of it.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 11:09 AM (qoHuP)
3 Interesting that right to bear arms was number 13 on that list but moved up to number 2 in the bill of rights.Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 11:12 AM (qoHuP)
4 George Mason attended my church, along with George Washington and George Fairfax. The first two are pretty impressive, but GF became a loyalist before the Revolution, and absconded to England. You can't win them all.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:15 AM (Riz8t)
6 Good morning KTPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 11:16 AM (Ia/+0)
7 Morning! Missed the prayer thread cuz I was at Wally World getting the oil changed in the car.
Didn't sleep well. Might go back to bed after lunch, being Saturday and all.Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 11:18 AM (aJQbY)
8 Those leftist narratives certainly are persistent.Posted by: Jay at October 10, 2026 11:19 AM (zhWvq)
9 And behold the irony that while South America is turning almost uniformly right-wing in recent elections, American voters seem poised in three weeks to transform the country in to a banana republic.
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Geez, that's quite a downer. I hope this is wrong.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 10, 2026 11:19 AM (qBdHI)
10 Many still today are held in slavery, here and around the world.Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 11:21 AM (Ia/+0)
11 Where be everyone?
Reading the copious content?
Posted by: Archimedes
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That it is. Downright girthy.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 11:21 AM (JzUSu)
12 Another problem with the tranny shit is "therapists" get ahold of young men and women over 18 and convince them that they are autistic and in the wrong body, like that will fix everything, instead of actually helping them deal with life.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 11:21 AM (MWfyi)
13 " Where be everyone?"
I just washed one car and now will do a truck. It's easier when it's been raining.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 11:23 AM (MWfyi)
14 4 George Mason attended my church, along with George Washington and George Fairfax.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:14 AM (Riz8t)
You're not really 29, are you?Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 10, 2026 11:23 AM (OlzlW)
15 Look, Fat, that Rodney guy was a fine Delawarean,but he didn't get 81 Million votes and he didn't have a Corvette and Top Secret documents in his garage!Posted by: Scranton Joe, Standing In A Puddle at October 10, 2026 11:24 AM (EdP2u)
16 What a great thread with all kinds of interesting links. Thanks so much. K.T!I didn't know that there was a response to "The 1619 Project." I'll have to look for that.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 11:24 AM (JrHfD)
17 Our friends have a grandson (sorta, the woman had him with previous husband before marrying current husband). He is probably 12, and they all delight in him dressing in women's clothes and generally being, IDK? Gay? He's been doing it for years, I guess.
They are rabid Trump-hating lefties, so of course this is all A-OK with them. In the interest of maintaining our friendship, I have resisted telling the boy to stop being a fag, for his own good, but I suspect he'll find that out the hard way.Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 11:27 AM (QaH55)
18 That is a few good articles KTPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 11:27 AM (Ia/+0)
19 Where be everyone?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 11:09 AM (JzUSu)
I was here just after KT posted it. Just didn't have anything to say. Shoot, looking at the old sock, I didn't even participate on the site yesterday. Guess I'm just losing interest in posting.Posted by: OrangeEnt at October 10, 2026 11:28 AM (1Ff7Z)
20 Look, Fat, that Rodney guy was a fine Delawarean,but he didn't get 81 Million votes and he didn't have a Corvette and Top Secret documents in his garage!
Posted by: Scranton Joe, Standing In A Puddle
They had Biden "give a speech" at some function a few months back. AFAIK, there has not been a repeat. It's a mystery why.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:28 AM (Riz8t)
21 “No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but by a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, frugality, and virtue and by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles.”
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So you're saying we're f*cked?Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:29 AM (ndZc7)
22 He is probably 12, and they all delight in him dressing in women's clothes and generally being, IDK? Gay? He's been doing it for years, I guess.
They are rabid Trump-hating lefties, so of course this is all A-OK with them.
Don't believe it. They hate that he does it, but they know the socially correct response, and the penalties for not falling in to line.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:30 AM (Riz8t)
23 9 And behold the irony that while South America is turning almost uniformly right-wing in recent elections, American voters seem poised in three weeks to transform the country in to a banana republic.
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Geez, that's quite a downer. I hope this is wrong.
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 10, 2026 11:19 AM (qBdHI)
The word seem is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
While the media have been uniformly against broadcasting any news that benefits Trump, I firmly believe that the people of this country still remember what a disaster the Dems were when Biden was POTUS less than two years ago, and that the Dems have absolutely no plan for how to fix the supposed problems that Trump has saddled us with.
Ben Had says we're increasing our hold on the legislative branch, and I'm with her on that one.Posted by: Darrell Harris at October 10, 2026 11:31 AM (0CU3H)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 11:31 AM (NnhvP)
25 Hi everyone! Everyone on the gulf safe and sound? We got power back at 530 this morning, and had to pull quite a few limbs out of the pool, but all is well here. It’s a chilly 74, however.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:32 AM (ZdaMQ)
26 The word seem is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
While the media have been uniformly against broadcasting any news that benefits Trump, I firmly believe that the people of this country still remember what a disaster the Dems were when Biden was POTUS less than two years ago, and that the Dems have absolutely no plan for how to fix the supposed problems that Trump has saddled us with.
Ben Had says we're increasing our hold on the legislative branch, and I'm with her on that one.
I'm worried about jinxing it, but that is my opinion as well.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:32 AM (Riz8t)
27 There is, in addition, the TX Declaration of Independence from 1836…just sayin…Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (ekZzx)
28 Henry Laurens certainly ought to be better known than he is. As an aside, Laurens, SC is named in his honor.
A footnote: His oldest son, John Laurens, was an aide-de-camp to George Washington and a colonel in the Continental Army.Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (XeU6L)
29 17 Our friends have a grandson (sorta, the woman had him with previous husband before marrying current husband). He is probably 12, and they all delight in him dressing in women's clothes and generally being, IDK? Gay?
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 11:27 AM (QaH55
I've seen this multiple times -- it appears to be a way to torture the ex-husband.Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (OlzlW)
30 Frugality? What on Earth is that? The Frug went out with The Watusi in 1965!Posted by: Unamerican Bandstand at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (EdP2u)
31 “American voters seem poised in three weeks to transform the country in to a banana republic.”
Nonsense.
All the polls are wrong.
TJM is right.
Everyone loves Trump.
Unskew the polls.
Onward to victory!
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (I/RqB)
32 None of mankind is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which, not being descendible, neither ought the offices of magistrate, legislator, or judge to be hereditary.
The entire (D) party is made up of people that 100% disagree with this statement and in fact their life is spent trying to overrule these basic ideas.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (/+uur)
33 Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:32 AM (ZdaMQ)
Glad to hear that the power is back on and you and yours are doing o.k., Piper.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 11:34 AM (JrHfD)
34 33 Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:32 AM (ZdaMQ)
Glad to hear that the power is back on and you and yours are doing o.k., Piper.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 11:34 AM (JrHfD
Thank you! Destin got the brunt of it, we need to pray for them.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:36 AM (ZdaMQ)
35 25 Hi everyone! Everyone on the gulf safe and sound? We got power back at 530 this morning, and had to pull quite a few limbs out of the pool, but all is well here. It’s a chilly 74, however.
Posted by: Piper
Good to hear! Any word on your place of bidness?Posted by: Sweatin' to the Oldies Here at October 10, 2026 11:36 AM (EdP2u)
36 George Mason was the author of the Fairfax Resolves and the Virginia Declaration of Rights, but did NOT sign the Constitution, despite being one of the authors, because it didn't originally include a Bill of Rights.
Madison didn't really want a BofR, claiming it was unnecessary, but promised one for the period after the signing. I don't really know why he bothered opposing it. If I'd have been him, I'd have said "Fine, it's not necessary, but I'll give you one. It can't hurt." Perhaps he was worried it would become yet another bone of contention in a Congress that already had plenty.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:36 AM (Riz8t)
37
Ben Had says we're increasing our hold on the legislative branch, and I'm with her on that one.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
My prayers are with your endeavors.Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 11:37 AM (NnhvP)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 11:37 AM (JrHfD)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 10, 2026 11:38 AM (NnhvP)
40 Texas
When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and for the advancement of whose happiness it was instituted, and so far from being a guarantee for the enjoyment of those inestimable and inalienable rights, becomes an instrument in the hands of evil rulers for their oppression.
100% of the Biden Administration set up to destroy these ideas and make the "people" poor, powerless, and oppressed.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 11:38 AM (/+uur)
41 Hurricanes that hit after dark are much scarier than daytime storms. Been through more than my share, living on the NC Coast since 1988.Posted by: Currituck Chuck at October 10, 2026 11:40 AM (EdP2u)
42 I have un skewed the polls.
Some random precinct in rural Texas increased its early vote by 1%. This is proof all polling is wrong and Texas will go red by 9%.
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 11:40 AM (I/RqB)
43 they know the socially correct response, and the penalties for not falling in to line.
Posted by: Archimedescredit?
I never heard of her but . . .
Country music singer Ella Langley is facing an online backlash. But it’s not about political statements, as is the case with many celebrities. It’s not even about her music.
People are incensed at her because she posted pictures of herself posing with deer she hunted. Now, people on social media are all in a tizzy because she enjoys the same activities as many male country singers.
. . . .
Country Chord documented people calling her an "industry plant" and saying she was basically MAGA. In the screenshots circulating online, the language gets uglier still: "trailer trash," "b*tch."
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On the other hand, Lindsay Clancy is more a victim of a cold, cruel world.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:41 AM (ndZc7)
44 Good to hear! Any word on your place of bidness?
Posted by: Sweatin' to the Oldies Here at October 10, 2026
The building is fine! I am headed there to turn everything back on in a little bit. We will hold classes as normal tomorrow, but are closed today.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:41 AM (ZdaMQ)
45 I saw a car with a window sticker for a Republican. This proves all polling is wrong. Final senate will be 71 Republicans, House will be 351 Republicans.
The polls have been un skewed.Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 11:45 AM (I/RqB)
46 39 It’s a chilly 74, however.
Posted by: Piper
Best to drain the pool pump and filter before it freezes solid and busts wide open!Posted by: Prudence Dictates at October 10, 2026 11:45 AM (EdP2u)
47
Value of Nobel Prizes:
Solid: Chemistry, Physics
Good, if flawed: Medicine
Complete jokes: Literature, Peace
I missed out on the Chemistry prize this year. Again.
*kicks rock*Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 11:46 AM (eRlcH)
48 NPR explains it all.
The Atlantic season's first hurricane, Isaias, is spinning up in the Gulf of Mexico. Even as El Niño limited this year's Atlantic storms, climate change is making hurricanes more intense.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:46 AM (ndZc7)
49 The polls have been un skewed.
Posted by: A0S C0pe
You, Sir, or Madam, or Something in between, are an inane Drone!Posted by: Worthy Of Scorn at October 10, 2026 11:47 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:48 AM (ndZc7)
51 Outstanding post K.T. Thank you very much.Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at October 10, 2026 11:48 AM (cDs67)
52 In June 1776, fifteen years before the ratification of the Bill of Rights, Virginia adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights -- "the basis and foundation of government" in Virginia.
I could live under this.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:49 AM (4NO2D)
53 The polls have been un skewed.
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 11:45 AM
Senate R+3 House R+8.
Book it.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:50 AM (4NO2D)
54 I've always admired Caesar Rodney for his determination in very difficult circumstances. Thanks for your including him.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 11:50 AM (JrHfD)
55 I'm going through the aging boomer decluttering phase. I've learned that nobody wants: 1) books, 2) our old "brown furniture," and 3) antiques and "collectibles."
So if you're looking for any of that stuff, rejoice! There will be a massive glut of it, selling very very cheap, very very soon.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 11:51 AM (Jr5Lq)
56 Section 2. That all power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people; that magistrates are their trustees and servants and at all times amenable to them.
As my dear mother, bhdds, would say, "First, we kill the judges".Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 11:53 AM (sl73Y)
57 Don't believe it. They hate that he does it, but they know the socially correct response, and the penalties for not falling in to line.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 11:30 AM (Riz8t)
I think you underestimate the fervor of the true believers.Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 11:53 AM (QaH55)
58 I'm going through the aging boomer decluttering phase. I've learned that nobody wants: 1) books, 2) our old "brown furniture," and 3) antiques and "collectibles."
So if you're looking for any of that stuff, rejoice! There will be a massive glut of it, selling very very cheap, very very soon.
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 11:51 AM
Dealing with my parent's estate I can say that this is 100% true. Add Silverware and Fine China to the kids don't want it list.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:53 AM (4NO2D)
59 And quite the content. Thanks.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 11:54 AM (sl73Y)
60 This post is Girthy, Meaty, Beaty, Big, and Bouncy. Kudos to K.T. for delivering excellence on a Saturday morning. Even if it is my busy day!Posted by: Shabbos Goy at October 10, 2026 11:54 AM (EdP2u)
61 48 NPR explains it all.
The Atlantic season's first hurricane, Isaias, is spinning up in the Gulf of Mexico. Even as El Niño limited this year's Atlantic storms, climate change is making hurricanes more intense.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:46 AM (ndZc7)
Climate has always changed, and always will change.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 11:55 AM (ekZzx)
62
3) antiques and "collectibles."
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Her Majesty is off-loading several tons of Borzoi collectibles as trophies and prizes for specialties. Last weekend, not only did she judge the Borzoi Club of Greater Omaha specialty, she also donated every trophy awarded.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 11:56 AM (eRlcH)
63 >>>>>Ben Had says we're increasing our hold on the legislative branch, and I'm with her on that one.
Posted by: Darrell Harris
My prayers are with your endeavors.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron
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In 2016 and 2024 we gave the Republicans hold over the Congress along with the greatest POTUS ever to work with yet the still wavered.
Will this time be different?Posted by: Cosda at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (Vbk8C)
64 Baloney! Beanie Babies are fully funding my lucrative retirement!Posted by: Savvy Investor at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (EdP2u)
65 I moved most of my vehicles out to open public parking lots in preparation for the hurricane. Now I have to get my walking miles in bringing them back.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (4NO2D)
66 "Add Silverware and Fine China to the kids don't want it list."
Silver plated stuff is worthless, but make sure to check for solid sterling marks on stuff before discarding. In my garage saling days, I picked up a lot of precious metals really cheap.
I gave a couple hundred (pretty good) books to the Salvation Army a few weeks ago, and today I visited their retail store, and see that they don't even shelve or sell them anymore. They probably go straight to pulpers or dumpsters.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (Jr5Lq)
67 Psssh, England didn't abolish the transatlantic slave trade until 1807, and it took until 1834 to abolish slavery in its colonies.
They can piss off.Posted by: McLurkerson at October 10, 2026 11:58 AM (AZDyS)
68
HM has also given away no small number of rosettes and ribbons she's won for repurposing. Both clubs and superintendents are gratefulPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:00 PM (eRlcH)
69 Value of Nobel Prizes:
Solid: Chemistry, Physics
Good, if flawed: Medicine
Complete jokes: Literature, Peace
I missed out on the Chemistry prize this year. Again.
*kicks rock*
You too?
*kicks an even bigger rock*Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 12:00 PM (Riz8t)
70 When did the DU fluffers start limping in here on Saturday mornings?Posted by: McLurkerson at October 10, 2026 12:01 PM (AZDyS)
71 In 2016 and 2024 we gave the Republicans hold over the Congress along with the greatest POTUS ever to work with yet the still wavered.
Will this time be different?
Think about who is no longer going to be there in January. Yes, things will be different. Not different enough to please me completely, but certainly different.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 12:02 PM (Riz8t)
72 Saw a fun stat: Ukraine blew up a Russian datacenter belonging to Yandex the other day, and 50% of bot traffic on X stopped immediately.Posted by: Ian S. at October 10, 2026 12:03 PM (QZThv)
73
When did the DU fluffers start limping in here on Saturday mornings?
Posted by: McLurkerson at October 10, 2026 12:01 PM (AZDyS)
__________
When did they start waking up this early?Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:03 PM (eRlcH)
74 In 2016 and 2024 we gave the Republicans hold over the Congress along with the greatest POTUS ever to work with yet the still wavered.
Will this time be different?
Posted by: Cosda at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (Vbk8C)
In the Senate Mr. Tills and Mr. Cornyn are out.
If that is any indication…it just might.
Better lean ou your Reps and Sens just in case though.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 12:03 PM (ekZzx)
75 "When did the DU fluffers start limping in here on Saturday mornings?"
Intrepid left them for reddit. They feel a bit dissed is all and just want to let us know they are still around.Posted by: A random guy on the net at October 10, 2026 12:03 PM (dCMJG)
76 On a more positive note, and in re. to the founding of the country, I was doing some genealogy work a number of years ago on my family. We go back to pre-revolutionary times, but when I was a kid, we were one step up from poor white trash, and most of the people around us were poor white trash.
Funny thing was, in doing the research, and reading all sorts of "History of this County," historic land ownership records, and the like, I started seeing all these familiar family names. Turns out most of the poor white trash around us also went back to revolutionary times. Most, if not all, of my peers were ignorant of the fact. Most, I'm sure, would not have cared, but I always wondered that if they did, would it change their outlook on things? IDK.Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at October 10, 2026 12:03 PM (QaH55)
77 >>> Posted by: A0S D0pe at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (I/RqB)
Oh look, Faggot Pete is here.
Gosh, I wonder if Faggot Pete will show up on Novemeber 4th.
Fag.Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 10, 2026 12:04 PM (3mtzY)
78 Even as El Niño limited this year's Atlantic storms, climate change is making hurricanes more intense.
The current hurricane is a cat 3. That's not exactly "more intense".Posted by: Ian S. at October 10, 2026 12:05 PM (QZThv)
79 25 Hi everyone! Everyone on the gulf safe and sound? We got power back at 530 this morning, and had to pull quite a few limbs out of the pool, but all is well here. It’s a chilly 74, however.
Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 11:32 AM (ZdaMQ)
Was wondering how you fared. Glad to hear you did OK.
Also glad this one missed NOLA. When we got home, post Katrina, our pool was emerald green and was shimmering with mosquito larva. A couple of shots of wasp spray did the trick on the larva.Posted by: javems at October 10, 2026 12:05 PM (vAXS5)
80 In the Senate Mr. Tills and Mr. Cornyn are out.
If that is any indication…it just might.
Better lean ou your Reps and Sens just in case though.
Also McConnell, Ernst, and Graham.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 12:05 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 12:06 PM (Riz8t)
82 Vote for Barry Goldwater on November 3rd!Posted by: AUH20 at October 10, 2026 12:08 PM (EdP2u)
83
The same people who believe/are influenced by any of these lame-ass trolls are the same people sending their bank acc't numbers to Nigerian Princes.
All we need to do is to do our part, show up and vote, and we'll see if the polls were accurate or not.
Reality is the proof. Not faggy, fake takes from trolls.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 10, 2026 12:08 PM (YSUhf)
84 All we need to do is to do our part, show up and vote, and we'll see if the polls were accurate or not.
Reality is the proof. Not faggy, fake takes from trolls.
The troll says we're going to lose, so I'm staying home in despair.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 12:09 PM (Riz8t)
85 Also glad this one missed NOLA. When we got home, post Katrina, our pool was emerald green and was shimmering with mosquito larva. A couple of shots of wasp spray did the trick on the larva.
Posted by: javems
Green algae is pretty easy to kill. Yellow algae takes a fortune in chemicals to exterminate.Posted by: I Was In The Pool! at October 10, 2026 12:11 PM (EdP2u)
86 And that was a very touching story about Jonathan Birge. Thanks so much for your including it, K.T.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 12:12 PM (JrHfD)
87 There was an era, roughly between 'Antiques Roadshow' and 'Storage Wars,' when lots of folks like me would flip stuff we found at garage sales on eBay, and we did pretty good. That era is over, killed by lack of demand for old junk, and ridiculous high shipping costs.
My gf had a real eye for what would sell, in categories like dolls and art. I had an eye for tools, scientific instruments, jewelry. It was fun and marginally profitable, but it's over now.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:12 PM (Jr5Lq)
88
I'm afraid all I can do is vote for Abbott, Paxton, Randy Weber and Mayes Middleton. The rest I have to leave in the hands of the Lord.
O my God, were You to give me fullest choice of asking all I wish, and were You to swear to me by Yourself that You would grant my petition in all things, I would neither desire nor ask anything else than that Your Will may be perfectly done in me and in every creature of Yours, according to Your supreme and faultless good pleasure. Wherefore, in union with that resignation with which Jesus committed Himself wholly to Your will in the Garden of Olives, and in union with His affection and His intention, I say from His heart and in His words:
Not my will, but Yours be done, O most holy Father, in time and in eternity.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:13 PM (eRlcH)
89 Here in KY we have an added incentive to vote...
McConnell isn't on the ticket. A couple Reps are.. fairly, maybe, safe (R) seats. None of the county seats up for grabs are either party and the nearby town's vote for mayor doesn't apply to us.
It'll take us longer to get a ballot than it will to actually vote.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 12:14 PM (RORbl)
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 12:16 PM (odUFg)
91 KY is such a funny abbreviation for a state!Posted by: Astrolube andy at October 10, 2026 12:16 PM (EdP2u)
92
Frugality? What on Earth is that? The Frug went out with The Watusi in 1965!
Posted by: Unamerican Bandstand
Kick your feet up, swing your arms up too
Move your head both ways, like you see me do
Then jump three feet to the swinging beat
Do the FreddiePosted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 12:17 PM (Cqx++)
93 I'll vote straight Republican on election day. FWIW, the only guiding principle I have left to rely upon is 'Republicans suck canal water, but the Democrats are far worse.'
https://tinyurl.com/4kfdr25aPosted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:21 PM (Jr5Lq)
94 Instant street justice clips narrated by Steve Inman. I recall when Steve Inman clips were a regular feature on ASHQ:
https://tinyurl.com/yusnkh3kPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 12:22 PM (JrHfD)
95 I listened to the Rubio speech he gave in Greece. To say I am impressed is a vast understatement. I'll say more on the book thread but that speech led to thoughts of C S Lewis' "Abolition of Man", Plutarch's Lives, and parts of Plato. It is inexcusable that a defense of Western culture is needed but Rubio's speech was a good start.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 12:23 PM (yTvNw)
96 Drunk-driving Chief Judge bodycam. Always amusing:
youtube.com/watch?v=Js1_VbfJmE0Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:24 PM (Jr5Lq)
97 88
I'm afraid all I can do is vote for Abbott, Paxton, Randy Weber and Mayes Middleton. The rest I have to leave in the hands of the Lord.
O my God, were You to give me fullest choice of asking all I wish, and were You to swear to me by Yourself that You would grant my petition in all things, I would neither desire nor ask anything else than that Your Will may be perfectly done in me and in every creature of Yours, according to Your supreme and faultless good pleasure. Wherefore, in union with that resignation with which Jesus committed Himself wholly to Your will in the Garden of Olives, and in union with His affection and His intention, I say from His heart and in His words:
Not my will, but Yours be done, O most holy Father, in time and in eternity.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:13 PM (eRlcH)
I will vote for Tom Sell with little enthusiasm.
Bo French will be fully traumatized in one month as RR Commissioner. Nate Sheets is a bored trust fund baby looking for relevancy so he decided to run for Ag Commissioner. I look forward to him screwing that up like P did the Land Office. (But at least our school lunches will be CLEAN!!!)Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 12:25 PM (ekZzx)
98 90 Dave in Florida says it’s a lock. Rs will win everything.
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 12:16 PM (odUFg)
Let’s hold the election anyway. Just because.Posted by: Jim Rome at October 10, 2026 12:27 PM (ekZzx)
99 KT,
Thanks for so many quotes from Thomas Sowell. With Walter Williams gone, sadly, I believe Sowell represents about 70% of the intelligence in this country. (And a higher percentage in any other country.)Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 12:27 PM (yTvNw)
100 Hurricane's over.
Piper and toby928 have both checked in.
Still need to hear from man and one hour sober.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 12:27 PM (QGaXH)
101 I’m hoping Libertarians run against French, Sheets, and my worthless State rep, Ken King, so I can safely vote against them.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 12:29 PM (ekZzx)
102 More apropos for the pet thread BUT, we had the blessing of the animals on the Feast of St Francis of Assisi this past week.
Additionally, Father Dan also held the Blessing of the Stuffies for some of the kids that are allergic to (real) animals.
"Dear Lord, we thank you for the gift of stuffed animals and cuddly toys, for time to play, and for someone to hold us when times are sad or scary. As we hug our stuffed animals, we remember that you are always with us. Bless these children and the creatures they hold dear. Amen."Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 12:29 PM (N5iuz)
Posted by: John Dunne at October 10, 2026 12:30 PM (H88Wh)
104 Vote for Barry Goldwater on November 3rd!
Posted by: AUH20 at
First guy I campaigned for, after I couldn't get Alfred E. Newman through the primaries.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 12:30 PM (sl73Y)
105 Our founders weren't perfect; quite a few were slaveholders, like Washington and Jefferson. While Liberals are fast to point to the 3/5ths clause ("See! Black slaves were considered worth less than a whole person!"--no, they weren't), the fact is the seeds for the elimination of slavery in the United States was planted in the Constitution, and some knew that slavery would be a major issue in the future.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 12:31 PM (l3cgK)
106 I have asthma now
@yoursnandieni
Tooter is an Indian alternative to Twitter (X).
American companies like X will fall if Americans continue to mistreat us. India has a huge audience, and if we start using our own apps, we can generate massive revenue for Indian companies.Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 10, 2026 12:32 PM (nEUC6)
107 10 Many still today are held in slavery, here and around the world.
Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 11:21 AM (Ia/+0)
This is very true, and many are held in Muzzie countries at that. When it comes to sexual slavery, that exists in the underground communities around the world, and as for State-Sponsored slavery, Commie countries are very good at that when it comes to "undesirables"...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 12:33 PM (l3cgK)
108 Fen posting Inman justice clips???
Strnge times we live in.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 12:34 PM (sl73Y)
109
American companies like X will fall if Americans continue to mistreat us. India has a huge audience, and if we start using our own apps, we can generate massive revenue for Indian companies.
_________
You sound like the Europeans. And what have they done?Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:35 PM (eRlcH)
110 Tooter is an Indian alternative to Twitter (X).
American companies like X will fall if Americans continue to mistreat us. India has a huge audience, and if we start using our own apps, we can generate massive revenue for Indian companies.
Yes, because Twitter alternatives have all done amazingly. Bluesky is in a death spiral, Threads never lived in the first place, and Mastodon continues to be *the* place for socially awkward nerds who want a free Palestine, with purchase of equal or lesser value.Posted by: Ian S. at October 10, 2026 12:36 PM (QZThv)
111 93 I'll vote straight Republican on election day. FWIW, the only guiding principle I have left to rely upon is 'Republicans suck canal water, but the Democrats are far worse.'
https://tinyurl.com/4kfdr25a
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:21 PM (Jr5Lq)
I've been voting since the '70's. I have never voted for a D. Never will. They wanted to send me to Vietnam. Nixon (R) got it stopped before I was 18.
D's wanted to take my livelihood away or curtail it via DEI/Affirmative Action my entire adult working life and have actively worked to make me and other white males less employable/promotable. Ditto with public safety.
Before you say I'm rayyycisssss, take a look at any college scholarship book (if they still exist). See how many scholarships are specifically reserved for minorities/females.Now try to find one reserved for 'white males only'.
I'll wait.Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 12:37 PM (QGaXH)
112 102 ... "Additionally, Father Dan also held the Blessing of the Stuffies for some of the kids that are allergic to (real) animals."
Tonypete,
Thanks for posting that. The image, and the thought behind it, will make me smile all day.Posted by: JTB at October 10, 2026 12:37 PM (yTvNw)
113 If we lobby and clamor hard enough Ace will have to post Inman in the Cafe more frequently. Being a pain in the ass pays off!
Some of you are too polite. As I always say-Nice guys finish last!Posted by: Leo The Lip Durocher at October 10, 2026 12:38 PM (EdP2u)
114 113 If we lobby and clamor hard enough Ace will have to post Inman in the Cafe more frequently. Being a pain in the ass pays off!
Some of you are too polite. As I always say-Nice guys finish last!
Posted by: Leo The Lip Durocher at October 10, 2026 12:38 PM (EdP2u)
the wife appreciated that fact.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 12:39 PM (l3cgK)
115 111 Well stated.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:40 PM (Jr5Lq)
116 That Dan fella outright refused to bless our stuffies!Posted by: The Poofters of Hormuz at October 10, 2026 12:40 PM (EdP2u)
117 Not my will, but Yours be done, O most holy Father, in time and in eternity.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:13 PM (eRlcH)
___
Amen.Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 10, 2026 12:46 PM (dkM11)
118 Leo Durocher was married to actress Laraine Day. She studied baseball to become knowledgeable about it. She was the earliest lady sportscaster. Had a 15 minute pregame show called Day With The Giants. She was known as The First Lady Of Baseball.Posted by: Leo the Lip at October 10, 2026 12:46 PM (EdP2u)
119 115 111 Well stated.
Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:40 PM (Jr5Lq)
Thank You.
At the risk of encouraging the Paolo: Every once in a while I manage to get a little wood on the ball, as they say....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 12:46 PM (QGaXH)
120 Dems prioritize:
Noncitizens over citizens.
Criminals over the law-abiding.
Every other 'sexuality' over heterosexuality.
Every other race over whites.
The profane over the sublime.
Perversity over chastity.
Dogmatic nonsense over true scholarship.
They despise Legacy America, its history, and its people. They seek to destroy it by any means necessary. We have many decades of evidence to show it.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 12:48 PM (Jr5Lq)
121 Regarding Section 5 of the Virginia Declaration of Rights ...members of the two first ...should, at fixed periods, be reduced to a private station, return into that body from which they were originally taken, And bringing to it Article V from the Articles of Confederation ...no person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six years (delegate's terms were all for one year), Congressional Term Limits were contemplated under the formation of our government, and it is a grave oversight in our Founding that the Constitutional Convention did not include them in the final document.
Notice, too, how the Articles of Confederation did not forbid a person from serving again after being "term limited" out of office, thereby providing response to the argument against term limits of "you should not tell us who is to be our representative." Such a term limited individual is well eligible to hold office again; he needs merely to requalify himself.
I wish the proposals (which I've seen) for a term limiting amendment under an Article V Convention would include something like that.Posted by: NeighSayer at October 10, 2026 12:49 PM (bufu1)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 12:50 PM (eRlcH)
123 Term limits (6 terms for reps, 2 terms for sens) are meaningless without limits for aides and high-level G class employees. 12 years for anyone is more than enough feeding at the trough, so take your connections and go home.Posted by: mustbequantum at October 10, 2026 12:53 PM (qGmRV)
124 I dropped all poll beliefs since Hillary was going to become PresidentPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 12:53 PM (Ia/+0)
125
Here's the new trailer for the upcoming movie
"The Exorcist: Martyrs"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9trle6su7U
Actually looks pretty good, if not totally original.
Seems like a mash-up of Exorcist # and Fallen.
But we'll see.
BONUS! Looks like ScarJo's been on Ozaempic and got some face work done. No, she doesn't look bad but doesn't really look like herself.Posted by: naturalfake at October 10, 2026 12:54 PM (YSUhf)
Posted by: naturalfake at October 10, 2026 12:55 PM (YSUhf)
127 Dealing with my parent's estate I can say that this is 100% true. Add Silverware and Fine China to the kids don't want it list.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:53 AM (4NO2D)
I have my parents china and it is one of my prized possessions. I also have both sets of grandparents silver tea sets, and it kills me I don’t have them out right now. When we do the kitchen mini reno, I am getting cabinets to the ceiling with glass fronts added so I can have them out. I will not be responsible for this southern tradition dying! I know my kids want these things when I go, and my middle one wants my pristine mid mod bedroom set that is currently in storage because I refuse to part with it.
If the silverware is real, I would absolutely buy it from you. My mom gave her set to my brother (my sister got the crystal), but I would have loved to have gotten that, too.Posted by: Piper at October 10, 2026 12:56 PM (ZdaMQ)
128 98 90 Dave in Florida says it’s a lock. Rs will win everything.
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 12:16 PM (odUFg)
Let’s hold the election anyway. Just because.
Posted by: Jim Rome at October 10, 2026 12:27 PM (ekZzx)
FWIW I've seen hundreds of ads from Dems asking me for money and maybe three for Republicans. I'm a registered independent with zero history of donations. Not sure if that means Rs are asleep at the switch or what, but I have a hard time seeing how it bodes well for Ds.Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 10, 2026 12:59 PM (r7+Q7)
129 Neighsayer, so as to not have to go recalculating everything, shall we say "no more than 12 years out of 20" (to allow for 2 terms as Senator), then if their terms were consecutive, they have to wait at least 8 to run for any office, even if it's a different one? (If they did 6, skipped four, ran for the other senate seat and won, then they only have to wait four years before running for governor or president or whatever).Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 01:00 PM (aJQbY)
130 Regarding the discussion in the previous thread about Adolf Hitler's real name. Yes, his father (nee Schicklgruber) legally changed his name, ten years before fathering Adolf, to a made-up name: Hitler. But that name is really a legal fiction. Legal, yes, but not real. Genealogically speaking, dear Adolf was a Schicklgruber (and whatever his Granny's anonymous sperm donor was).
And AOS Cope is a funny name for a deranged faggot.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 01:02 PM (quk5M)
131 128 98 90 Dave in Florida says it’s a lock. Rs will win everything.
Posted by: A0S C0pe at October 10, 2026 12:16 PM (odUFg)
Let’s hold the election anyway. Just because.
Posted by: Jim Rome at October 10, 2026 12:27 PM (ekZzx)
FWIW I've seen hundreds of ads from Dems asking me for money and maybe three for Republicans. I'm a registered independent with zero history of donations. Not sure if that means Rs are asleep at the switch or what, but I have a hard time seeing how it bodes well for Ds.
Posted by: Bilwis - Wizard of Clwyd at October 10, 2026 12:59 PM (r7+Q7)
I get texts and mailings from every politician I've donated to in the past who is still active. I get texts from a legion of politicians and causes I haven't. The other day, I got three messages purportedly from the same candidate (that I don't even know); I deleted and blocked the number, another number with same message which I deleted and blocked the number, and finally on the third I told them "STOP"...
What's will using all these phone numbers to spam people with political texts‽ ( Yes, I just used an interrobang here )Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 01:03 PM (l3cgK)
132 Sadly its not over until all votes, real and fraud they can call real are countedPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 01:08 PM (Ia/+0)
133 Thomas Sowell for the Medal OF Freedom and the Medal for Science.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:09 PM (u82oZ)
134 123 Term limits (6 terms for reps, 2 terms for sens) are meaningless without limits for aides and high-level G class employees. 12 years for anyone is more than enough feeding at the trough, so take your connections and go home.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 10, 2026 12:53 PM (qGmRV)
The real problem is electoral laziness. The system expects and demands citizen participation but citizens do not want to do that, because it’s too hard and “why should I?”
Term limits are simply a lazy solution for the lazy, by the lazy, which results in the electorate being MORE lazy. Which makes things worse.
(1000% agree on staff running the show. Which could be mitigated with actual mass electoral participation)Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 01:10 PM (ekZzx)
135 What's will = What's with
I just dunno what goes on with my fingers, my brain, and my consciousness...I seem to lose the argument sometimes...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 01:10 PM (l3cgK)
136 Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 01:02 PM (quk5M)
Less than 10 days to go! How’s it looking in AB on Oct 19?Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 01:11 PM (ekZzx)
137 77 >>> Posted by: A0S D0pe at October 10, 2026 11:33 AM (I/RqB)
Oh look, Faggot Pete is here.
Gosh, I wonder if Faggot Pete will show up on Novemeber 4th.
Fag.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at October 10, 2026 12:04 PM (3mtzY)
And here I thought they were just somebody being funny....Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at October 10, 2026 01:12 PM (QGaXH)
138 Tenure among our "elected" officials won't likely change anytime soon. It's a lifelong profession for most. Sometimes that tenure extends into the afterlife.
*shrugs*
It's a problem. But so's the same compulsion among aids and staffers who latch onto someone's office and as long as it remains (R) or (D) they remain employed. And many have an agenda of their own that may, or may not jive with the Congress member they "work for."
They also exert undue influence on the weak minded in Congress (which is significantly under reported.) McConnell's absence, yet no real public push back from anyone other than the media and Democrats demonstrates staffers influence on Congress.
YMMVPosted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 01:13 PM (RORbl)
139 The blessing of the stuffies happens around the table all the time in Rhode Island.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 01:19 PM (sl73Y)
140 The real problem is electoral laziness.
No. No a thousand times. The real problem is what it's always been. The two-party system.
It's a UniParty. A one-party system. Set up to make sure their little American Aristocracy survives. By making sure it's only two parties in name only.
People here always bitch. Why do those stupid Kentuckians always send McConnell ? Because they have no other choice. Literally.
Its the same everywhere. Why does California not elect a decent Republican ? Its not just vote-fraud. The California GOP conveniently never really digs in and fights to get a win.Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:20 PM (iDTlP)
141 The real problem is electoral laziness.
No. No a thousand times. The real problem is what it's always been. The two-party system.
It's a UniParty. A one-party system. Set up to make sure their little American Aristocracy survives. By making sure it's only two parties in name only.
It's a combination of things. These 2 are in the mix.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 01:24 PM (zcI95)
142 I was going to put my two cents in but due to Biden's inflation it's worth less than one cent now. I'll have to go see if I have any pfennigs left from when I was in Germany.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 10, 2026 01:25 PM (DSbeM)
143 Cow Demon
No reduction in actual Nation Debt, no money for any staffer.
We have a Spending & Fraud problem, not a tax intake problem.
Constitution 2.0.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:26 PM (u82oZ)
144 142 I was going to put my two cents in but due to Biden's inflation it's worth less than one cent now. I'll have to go see if I have any pfennigs left from when I was in Germany.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 10, 2026 01:25 PM (DSbeM)
Will you take Iranian rials?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 01:26 PM (l3cgK)
145 Less than 10 days to go! How’s it looking in AB on Oct 19?
Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 01:11 PM (ekZzx)
I have seen "Vote No" signs suddenly springing up in the last few days, while the pro-independence signs and banners have been out for a long time. I don't know if this can be taken as a sign of panic on the Federales' part or not.
I think it will be a close vote, either way. The issue will not go away. I plan to vote in an advance poll on the 13th.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 01:26 PM (quk5M)
146 It's a combination of things. These 2 are in the mix.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 01:24 PM (zcI95)
It is not. Americans voted, in HUGE numbers, twice recently.
The Tea Party Movement. The GOP response to House, Senate, and White House control was to cede the House to Nancy Pelosi.
So voters did it again. Trump 2016.
Over 50 GOP House members retired to make sure they didn't have the House, Senate, and GOP again.
These are just facts.Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:27 PM (iDTlP)
147 Will you take Iranian rials?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 01:26 PM (l3cgK)
Heh. Nope.Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 10, 2026 01:28 PM (DSbeM)
148 Spoiler Alert
The answer is to run yourself. I was a reelected politician. Lowered my slice of the mill levee each of my first three years in Office. Because I can manage and not take.
Going for a stealth write-in vote this time. I should win.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:28 PM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:29 PM (u82oZ)
150 Don't expect spending reductions or any fiscal responsibility from either party. We'll have a $2T deficit this year, with a Republican Prez, House, and Senate.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 01:30 PM (Jr5Lq)
151 Spoiler Alert
The answer is to run yourself.
I'd rather tie my own noose than spend a day acting like one of those bastards.Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:30 PM (iDTlP)
152 Don't expect spending reductions or any fiscal responsibility from either party. We'll have a $2T deficit this year, with a Republican Prez, House, and Senate.
Well shit, what do you expect ? They only control the White House, Senate, House, and appointed five of the nine Supremes ?Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:32 PM (iDTlP)
153 Spoiler Alert
The trick is to not act like the grafting, inbred, self-important, unmoored from reality people in office already.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:32 PM (u82oZ)
154 "12 Another problem with the tranny shit is "therapists" get ahold of young men and women over 18 and convince them that they are autistic and in the wrong body, like that will fix everything, instead of actually helping them deal with life.
Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 11:21 AM (MWfyi) "
"autism". that reminds me of a book I saw the other day; "Asperger's Children". Asperger was the inventor of autism, which was used as a pretext (one of many) for eugenic murder by the nazi government.
I tell you, that book was ... unspeakable. the blood runs cold to read that stuff, I read bits of it, and put it back on the library shelf.
do. not. want. to. read. the. whole. thing.
just sayin' ... how many other social ills are rooted in that thinking?
drugging young people to make them compliant, for instance.Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 10, 2026 01:33 PM (VyBeY)
155 I see they awarded the Nobel peace prize to some South African woman who is connected to the UN and is a Jew hater.... Needless to say Trump was pissed but I wish he hadn't mentioned it... Looks pettyPosted by: It's me donna at October 10, 2026 01:41 PM (a7sNn)
156 Asperger was the inventor of autism, which was used as a pretext (one of many) for eugenic murder by the nazi government.
Which is really odd, in and of itself.
Because every really "smart" person you'll ever meet is a bit Autistic. Part of the trick is to figure out how to ride it, manage it, and be as high-functioning as you can with it.
Same for every good artist and musician (same word for two different mediums). Same for most every truly high-functioning person that makes it in their field.
It takes crazy to do the crazy to make it. And I would have thought the Nazi's, of all people, would have appreciated that. Because a bunch of them fuckers were indeed Autistic-Crazy.
Just look at German Art, Architecture, Music, and Home Decor. The Autistic ain't went away. Normal people don't do an entire room in Chrome and Black Leather at all right angles.Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:42 PM (iDTlP)
157 En fuego!Posted by: That Guy who shouts "En fuego!" at October 10, 2026 01:43 PM (0sNs1)
158 noodPosted by: gp at October 10, 2026 01:44 PM (Jr5Lq)
159 connected to the UN and is a Jew hater.... Needless to say Trump was pissed but I wish he hadn't mentioned it... Looks petty
Posted by: It's me donna
I don't agree. Any thinking person knows the the Nobel Committee and the UN are scoundrels and schmucks of the first degree. Calling them out is all you can do.Posted by: Screw Them Guys/Gals/What's Its at October 10, 2026 01:45 PM (EdP2u)
160 Normal people don't do an entire room in Chrome and Black Leather at all right angles.
Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:42 PM
So say we all.Posted by: IKEA at October 10, 2026 01:45 PM (0sNs1)
161 Add Silverware and Fine China to the kids don't want it list.
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 11:53 AM (4NO2D
I'm keeping an eye out for Wedgwood White bone china. It's "fine" but not fancy. I started a set and then the pattern was discontinued and replacements are $20 apiece, which is more than what I paid for new.Posted by: Emmie, celebrating 250 years of God's grace at October 10, 2026 01:46 PM (OlzlW)
162 GARDEN THREAD IS BLOOMING NOODPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 01:46 PM (Ia/+0)
163 Yes, I just used an interrobang here )
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 01:03 PM (l3cgK)
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I LOVE interrobangs!Posted by: IrishEi ?! at October 10, 2026 01:46 PM (3ImbR)
164 To get the interrobang accepted into the Unicode character set, much blood was shed. Punc Wars > Punic Wars.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 01:53 PM (Jr5Lq)
165
Yemen's Houthis have once again pummeled Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Ryiadh with a volley of ballistic missiles. A major emergency response has ensued with dozens of ambulances at the scene, and a total evacuation of the major flight hub.
In this fresh instance, which comes after multiple attacks on the kingdom's civilian aviation hubs stretching back at least a week, there appears to be mass casualties as a result.
https://t.ly/5xR48Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 01:55 PM (Cqx++)
166 Elisha Weisel - only son of Eli Weisel also condemned the awarding of the peace prize to the anti semetic nut:
https://tinyurl.com/3jx2ssshPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 01:56 PM (JrHfD)
167 Yemen's Houthis have once again pummeled Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Ryiadh with a volley of ballistic missiles. A major emergency response has ensued with dozens of ambulances at the scene, and a total evacuation of the major flight hub.
In this fresh instance, which comes after multiple attacks on the kingdom's civilian aviation hubs stretching back at least a week, there appears to be mass casualties as a result.
https://t.ly/5xR48
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr
Looks like they're going to need boots on the ground.
*Saudi army all drop their weapons and flee*Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 02:10 PM (zcI95)
168 No reduction in actual Nation Debt, no money for any staffer.
We have a Spending & Fraud problem, not a tax intake problem.
Constitution 2.0.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 01:26 PM (u82oZ)
Absolutely.Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 02:11 PM (ekZzx)
169 140 The real problem is electoral laziness.
No. No a thousand times. The real problem is what it's always been. The two-party system.
It's a UniParty. A one-party system. Set up to make sure their little American Aristocracy survives. By making sure it's only two parties in name only.
People here always bitch. Why do those stupid Kentuckians always send McConnell ? Because they have no other choice. Literally.
Its the same everywhere. Why does California not elect a decent Republican ? Its not just vote-fraud. The California GOP conveniently never really digs in and fights to get a win.
Posted by: Spoiler Alert at October 10, 2026 01:20 PM (iDTlP)
Yes a trillion times. When was the last time a bond issue election got more than 5% voter participation?
The midterms will not get over 50% voter participation because people aren’t voting for President.
Can we stop making excuses?Posted by: Cow Demon at October 10, 2026 02:14 PM (ekZzx)
170 - looks like a couple folks still here and since I mustn't despite the gardening thread...
Heard about the Trump/Putin deal regarding diesel fuel?
Sanctioning of the ICC?
Utube, search "Promethean Action soros panics." Should get ya there.Posted by: TeeJ at October 10, 2026 02:23 PM (ix5nG)
171 Section 14. That the people have a right to uniform government; and, therefore, that no government separate from or independent of the government of Virginia ought to be erected or established within the limits thereof.
Hmmm...Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I WAS The Science at October 10, 2026 02:27 PM (9ZFZd)
172 Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 01:00 PM (aJQbY)
I didn't get into that, but I'm fine with Representatives "no more than six years out of twelve", Senators with "no more than 18 years out of thirty-six", and the President with "no more than twelve years out of twenty-four." (Need to can the 2nd Amendment for that one.)
And nothing in the Articles said that the terms had to be consecutive. All it demanded was "no more than three terms during a six-term period."Posted by: NeighSayer at October 10, 2026 02:34 PM (bufu1)
173 Don't look now but the Cornhuskers are up 11 over Indiana in the 4th.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 02:51 PM (4NO2D)
174 and even as I type Nebraska blows coverage and Indiana scores on one play.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 02:52 PM (4NO2D)
175 Indiana goes for 2 to make it a FG game. Timeout Nebraska.Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 02:52 PM (4NO2D)
176 Nobody ever got rid of slavery. It just comes in different forms today.Posted by: Tinfoil Dispenser at October 10, 2026 03:03 PM (ERYKL)
177 Welp, the G2-level CME, that was supposed to get here yesterday, just arrived.Posted by: gp at October 10, 2026 03:07 PM (Jr5Lq)
178 - heh
My @170
Either despoil isn't a word or auto-c didn't recognize it.
It decided on "despite" for me.Posted by: TeeJ at October 10, 2026 03:16 PM (ix5nG)
179 20-17 IndianaPosted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 03:16 PM (4NO2D)
Posted by: toby928(c) at October 10, 2026 03:28 PM (4NO2D)
181
To Delaware's shame, the statue of Caesar Rodney riding to Philadelphia to cast the deciding vote for independence was removed from Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington in ignorant reaction to the death of George Floyd, noted chef of mayonnaise and honey sammiches.Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at October 10, 2026 03:32 PM (trSL4)
182 ***Missouri’s department of prisons is thinking of hiring some Canadian doctors from Canada’s MAID Service to conduct future death row executions,
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This is a call to Wake UP.
We killed for our independence, we've killed to keep it, we've killed to save other souls. It is a sad thing that some Americans have lost the skill of life and death.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 03:36 PM (VPNgR)
The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival Featuring Moar Sunshine Than Evah
[Coffee addiction, noted. Duly noted, Blake (H/T)]
Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Waters Meet.) 1) This is an open thread, feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate. Prayers are always good and welcome.
2) Be kind. Be nice. Or something, something.....
3) No! You may not run, jog, sprint or power walk with sharp objects.
4) See you Monday Night for the ONT
5) Have a great weekend!*****
AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update. Prayer Requests: 9/12 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers for the W family for comfort and strength as they grieve. The deceased was a sweet 92 year old, despite some big tragedies in her life. 9/15 – Sal asked for prayers as wildfires are out of control in the north of the area and threatening the county seat. They are evacuating part of the town. Sal is not in any danger. 9/17 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update with good news and bad news. The bad news is that she has a 9mm mass on her lung, which means the cancer has metastasized outside of her liver. The pump is keeping the cancer in her liver at bay for now. The good news is that they can zap the nodule out of her lung and will watch for if any more nodules appear. As long as this is the only one, the radiation should suffice. She meets with a radiation oncologist on 9/25. 9/18 – Random Dave posted an update to his job progress. He is still looking for FT work, but has accepted a substitute teacher position (more flexibility for interviews, some income to slow the bleeding). He asks for prayers that the interview results he is waiting on will get back to him soon, especially if one is the “right job”. If any are “not the right job”, they would fall away soon and get back to him, and that if all of them are “not the right job”, the ‘right job” would show itself aggressively, so he doesn’t miss it! He also thanks the Horde and the folks at church for their prayers and support.
8/14 Update – Random Dave needs continued prayers for his job situation, that God would guide him to the right one soon, and also for prayers for M’s grandmother, who fell the other day and tore a ligament.
10/1 Update – M’s grandma is healing. They are still praying for complete healing and mobility. 9/18 – Tonypete asked for prayers for #1 son. He has something going on which is, as yet, undiagnosed. He is under care now, so that is a positive step. Prayers also for his wife and daughter #2. Mom is a spoiled princess who consistently chooses the worst path of action regarding #2. 9/18 – Brother Tim posted that he has been overnight in his car more than indoors. He is convinced that his retirement/resignation was a severe error, a result of fatigue and depression. He asks for prayers. 10/8 – D asks for blessings on the Texas MoMe participants, as they travel and as they enjoy the event – and especially blessings on the organizers. 10/8; Mis. Hum. ditto's D's prayer for the organizers and participants of the upcoming Texas MoMe. For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 10, 2026 07:41 AM (VyBeY)
2 ND.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 07:42 AM (yPX1l)
3 Coffee. Bacon frying. Good morning.Posted by: Cosda at October 10, 2026 07:43 AM (Vbk8C)
4 Yonder HordePosted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 07:45 AM (RORbl)
5 Good morning again dear morons and thanks to mh annie and the horde for praying
{grammie}{TiFW}{Some Rat}Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:47 AM (RIvkX)
6 coffee? bacon? these sound like Good Ideas!Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 10, 2026 07:47 AM (VyBeY)
7 JAVA!!! beautiful morning in Texas for Coffee!!Posted by: qmark at October 10, 2026 07:47 AM (hzpDl)
8 Any Morons get hurricaned?Posted by: torabora at October 10, 2026 07:48 AM (Wt1Rs)
9 Morning Horde thx MisHum.
Prayers for the Horde and their loved ones in need.
A balmy 44° here, but sunny. Walking should be good todayPosted by: Smell the Glove at October 10, 2026 07:49 AM (t9883)
10 D asks for blessings on the Texas MoMe participants, as they travel and as they enjoy the event – and especially blessings on the organizers.
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This. Especially because I keep hearing about the bad weather in your country.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:49 AM (RIvkX)
11 Good morning Mis Hum and HordePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (Ia/+0)
12
Mis. Hum. ditto's D's prayer for the organizers and participants of the upcoming Texas MoMe.
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In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (eRlcH)
13 Do hope everyone has safe travelsPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 07:53 AM (Ia/+0)
14 mornin yall. The storm has almost finished passing, leaving water on the ground and the weatherpeoples disappointed.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 07:53 AM (MWfyi)
15
The storm has almost finished passing, leaving water on the ground and the weatherpeoples disappointed.
Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 07:53 AM (MWfyi)
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What are you doing here?
*flips pages on clipboard*
You should be dead!Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:55 AM (eRlcH)
16
g'mornin' again, 'ronsPosted by: AltonJackson at October 10, 2026 07:57 AM (AMvSw)
17 In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (eRlcH)
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Take your Beano!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:58 AM (RIvkX)
18 Prayers for all those in need of G*d's mercy and healing. And prayers for those in the path of the "hurrikin" (as my beloved MIL used to pronounce it). We're supposedly getting up to 2" today and possibly 5" of rain tonight here in upstate SC. I don't expect to see Noah's Ark floating by though. A nice day to stay in and chill.Posted by: Lady in Black at October 10, 2026 08:00 AM (qBdHI)
19 In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.
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That's half the fun!Posted by: Weasel at October 10, 2026 08:01 AM (GNqmQ)
20 In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM
That's okay...we can handle that for you.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:03 AM (Ms1Co)
21 We're expecting some "gusty" winds and maybe an inch or so of rain today/tonight. Doesn't appear we'll have severe weather.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 08:05 AM (RORbl)
22 Can relate to the saying at the top ofthe post. Them's my sediments exactly.Posted by: I'll Wake up, Eventually at October 10, 2026 08:07 AM (EdP2u)
23 En mi casa toman Bustelo.Posted by: Caffiend at October 10, 2026 08:07 AM (EdP2u)
24
Her Majesty was able to catch an earlier flight out of Nashville last night and got home in good order and at a reasonable time. So thank God for that. What with all the weather, she could have gotten home last night or she could have gotten home Monday.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 08:08 AM (eRlcH)
25 It could be more than half the fun. It could be 62.4 % of the fun.Posted by: Weasel at October 10, 2026 08:10 AM (GNqmQ)
26 Them's my sediments exactly.
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You must use a French press.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:11 AM (RIvkX)
27 It could be more than half the fun. It could be 62.4 % of the fun.
Posted by: Weasel at October 10, 2026 08:10 AM
That sounds suspiciously like math.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:12 AM (Ms1Co)
28 Mornin' Horde. Isaias came in, me in hospital, and I slept like a baby. So, I have that going for me.Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 10, 2026 08:12 AM (ENA4W)
29 "A North Carolina man lost a portion of his hand when a pipe bomb exploded in a wooded area of Georgia
A passing driver found the injured man around 4:40 p.m. Sunday. By then, the bomb had already exploded.
The sheriff identified the man as Peter Kim Tae Soo Theyson, 49, of Indian Trail, North Carolina.
When deputies arrived, Theyson repeatedly told them, “My bomb blew up”."
What did you expect, Mr "North Carolina Man"?Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:13 AM (MWfyi)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:14 AM (Ms1Co)
31 I don't expect to see Noah's Ark floating by though. A nice day to stay in and chill.
Posted by: Lady in Black
Lots of stuff needs doin'. Get to work.Posted by: Idle Hands, You Know The Rest at October 10, 2026 08:14 AM (EdP2u)
32 Good, night's sleep.
Night in hospital, bad.
Usually they wake you every hour to ask if you're ok.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:16 AM (RIvkX)
33 When deputies arrived, Theyson repeatedly told them, “My bomb blew up”."
What did you expect, Mr "North Carolina Man"?
Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:13 AM
Sometimes there just isn't enough facepalm.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:16 AM (Ms1Co)
34 Water's off. No coffee. Grrrrr.Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 10, 2026 08:17 AM (8YesW)
35 Hate it when I go off prematurely.Posted by: Not The Paolo at October 10, 2026 08:18 AM (EdP2u)
36 Welp, plane's about to leave Boston. Safe travels, Horde, and I'll see some of y'all later in the week.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:18 AM (Ms1Co)
37 Brother Tim maybe the hospital discharge planner can find you a long-term bed.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:18 AM (RIvkX)
38 After watching the entire New York State Attorney General debate, I can’t get past Letitia James’s statement: “you don’t have to look at the facts and the law.”
This is not just Letitia, this is every local, state, and national (D) supposedly representing the public.
100% of their actions are emotional, contrived to protect criminals, and detrimental to the public welfare.
100%Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:20 AM (/+uur)
39 This is not just Letitia, this is every local, state, and national (D) supposedly representing the public.
100% of their actions are emotional, contrived to protect criminals, and detrimental to the public welfare.
100%
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They swear an oath of office but have no fealty to it.
Their only rule is the will to power.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:21 AM (RIvkX)
40 The Cabal.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 08:22 AM (yPX1l)
41 I can relate to Peter Kim Tae Soo Theyson. I have the Tsar Bomba go off unexpectedly several times a day-in my pants!Posted by: Joe In Lower Slower Delaware at October 10, 2026 08:24 AM (EdP2u)
42 Morning, Horde.
The pic doesn't always fit my pre-coffee mood, but there are days...
If anybody's got a loose prayer or two to spare, toss one in for one of my former work colleagues who's recovering (I hope) from a heart attack and stroke. And thank ya kindly.Posted by: Just Some Guy at October 10, 2026 08:25 AM (q3u5l)
43 They dropped that on the Arctic.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 08:26 AM (yPX1l)
44 - "Prayers for all those in need of God's mercy and healing."
Well that one's gonna book your calendar for quite some time if you do each of us by name as it would be all of us. 😁
I'll add a corporate prayer for safe travels and attendance for all those heading for Texas.Posted by: TeeJ at October 10, 2026 08:26 AM (ix5nG)
45 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”
2 Timothy 4:7
Final lap starts today. We have fought the good fight. We have faith that God's will shall be done, not ours.Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 08:29 AM (I0N4X)
46 Brother Tim maybe the hospital discharge planner can find you a long-term bed.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
They've been trying. Thing I've noticed hereabouts is that family is expected to look after the needy, and wider services are something of an afterthought. In theory this is closer to the model a lot of us would prefer (private action over state control) but in practice, after generations of government-induced atrophy and strangling regulations, it doesn't work smoothly. Also sucks when closest family is a state away.
Oh well. At least God provided shelter from the storm. Now I gotta figure the rest out, as usual.Posted by: Brother Tim, still standing at October 10, 2026 08:29 AM (ENA4W)
47 In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (eRlcH)
You won't. Have a wonderful time! Sorry I can't be there this year.
Good Saturday morning, horde! Prayers up for all of you, for all the things.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 10, 2026 08:30 AM (CjHsb)
Posted by: The Greater Walrus Community at October 10, 2026 08:30 AM (EdP2u)
49 Sometimes there just isn't enough facepalm.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 08:16 AM (Ms1Co)
Well, yeah, 'cause now he only has one.Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at October 10, 2026 08:32 AM (CjHsb)
50 Good morning, all ye faithful.Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 08:33 AM (wVcYX)
51 50 Good morning, all ye faithful.
Posted by: Count de Monet
That's not how the song goes, but we'll accept it.Posted by: Yonder Sacred Throng at October 10, 2026 08:39 AM (EdP2u)
52 Any Morons get hurricaned?
Posted by: torabora at October 10, 2026 07:48 AM (Wt1Rs)
Getting it right now in East Tennessee. It'll likely end up as a really nice rain.Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at October 10, 2026 08:40 AM (iIyc0)
53 We may get a couple of 80 degree days from hurricane Gesundtheit.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 08:41 AM (yPX1l)
54 We appreciate all the free publicity.Posted by: Hurry Cane Industries, Inc. at October 10, 2026 08:43 AM (EdP2u)
55 Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. (*)
Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jeus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
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I have prayed Rosaries for the Horde's intentions, both stated and unstated.
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(*) There was question a few weeks ago about this form of the Doxology: this is the form used by the Order of Preachers (i.e, the Dominicans) and is used in the Divine Office. FYI, I'm a lay brother in the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic -- what used to be termed the Third Order.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 08:44 AM (ksbjf)
56 James is my AG and a complete DEI/ affirmative action nitwit. The recent statements by the whistleblower that she ignored her staff saying that there was no case when going after Trump should be enough to get at least one of Trump's cases tossed.Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 10, 2026 08:44 AM (t9883)
57 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:45 AM (/+uur)
58 56 James is my AG and a complete DEI/ affirmative action nitwit. The recent statements by the whistleblower that she ignored her staff saying that there was no case when going after Trump should be enough to get at least one of Trump's cases tossed.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 10, 2026 08:44 AM (t9883)
Go read the emails from people she instructed to find dirt on PDT.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:46 AM (/+uur)
59 "The problem with quote, unquote, wokeness — and don’t get me wrong, it is great that marginalized people have a voice; it is great to advocate for anybody that feels marginalized," Chris Rock began, admitting that he's not against the concept in general. "But the problem is we’re in the Old Testament right now, and the Old Testament has no forgiveness.
The Old Testament didn’t work, so they had to write a remix called the New Testament."Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:47 AM (/+uur)
60
"The race for mayor in the Peruvian town of Queropalca was won on Friday by a candidate with one of the most provocative names imaginable: Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores."
He's literally Hitler!Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:49 AM (MWfyi)
61 Paleontologists at the Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel-Dinópolis have identified the first evidence of Diplodocus outside North America. Their study, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, places the familiar long-necked dinosaur in Europe near the end of the Jurassic Period.
The Ice Bridge duh!Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:53 AM (/+uur)
62 Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores."
He's literally Hitler!
Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 08:49 AM (MWfyi)
While Lenin read a book on MarxPosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:54 AM (/+uur)
63 1. Giving the marginalized a voice, then
2. Tolerating the marginalized, then
3. Allowing the marginalized to rule
That's where we are Chris. This world has no justice Old Testament or otherwise.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
64 (1 of 2) "The problem with quote, unquote, wokeness — and don’t get me wrong, it is great that marginalized people have a voice; it is great to advocate for anybody that feels marginalized," Chris Rock began, admitting that he's not against the concept in general. "But the problem is we’re in the Old Testament right now, and the Old Testament has no forgiveness.
The Old Testament didn’t work, so they had to write a remix called the New Testament."
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:47 AM (/+uur)
I suppose it's a good thing that I don't look to comedians for instruction in theology. Mr. Rock actually comes pretty close to re-stating the Albegensian Heresy (i.e. the Cathars) that held that the god of the Old Testament was Satan - who created the material realm -- and in opposition to the god of the New Testament -- who created the spiritual realm.
There's a fairly decent book, A Most Holy War by Mark Gregory Pegg, that examines the Albigensian Crusade. You do have to filter-out Pegg's disdain for the Catholic Church and his lack of understanding of religion, but he provides plenty of quotations of primary sources.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (ksbjf)
65 He's literally Hitler!
Posted by: fd
That's pretty ballsy. Adolf was a very common name in Norway prior to 1940, had an Uncle Adolf, who was in the Norwegian Army and died fighting the Germans in the initial invasion in 1940. Worked with 2 Norwegian carpenters named Adolf in the 70s, 80s, born in the 20s, 30s. No one has been named Adolf post 1940.Posted by: Norse Saga at October 10, 2026 08:57 AM (EdP2u)
66 Beautiful and sunny, 50° cracked and heading to mid sixties. Got to finish laying a few more pavers so the back gate can be moved by those aged people with only human level strength, such as myself.
Then off to camp for a halloween gathering before next weekends shut down and clean up.
Exhausted thinking about it, more coffee. And prayers up for all.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 08:58 AM (sl73Y)
67 So that's where our Diplodocus went!Posted by: Mr. Peebles Pet Shop at October 10, 2026 08:58 AM (EdP2u)
68 3. Allowing the marginalized to rule
That's where we are Chris. This world has no justice Old Testament or otherwise.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
As Judge Jury and ExecutionerPosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:59 AM (/+uur)
69 Good morning. Hope everyone that had to deal with the hurricane is ok. We had lots of wind and rain, well we still have it but it's not as bad as it was. I went out at daybreak to see if there was any damage, everything looks ok. Lots of leaves down everywhere but no trees down and we didn't have any power outages. It's still not over but so far so good. Will be happy when this crap moves on out.🙄Posted by: Case at October 10, 2026 08:59 AM (ROPCF)
70 Adolf was a very common name in Norway prior to 1940, had an Uncle Adolf, who was in the Norwegian Army and died fighting the Germans in the initial invasion in 1940. Worked with 2 Norwegian carpenters named Adolf in the 70s, 80s, born in the 20s, 30s. No one has been named Adolf post 1940.
Attila remains popular, though.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 08:59 AM (Riz8t)
71 No one has been named Adolf post 1940.
Posted by: Norse Saga at October 10, 2026 08:57 AM (EdP2u)
The mustache shaved until it's just under the nostrils look seems to have vanished 80 years ago, too.
Some fashions just go out of style and never, ever, return.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:00 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 09:00 AM (u82oZ)
73 Them's my sediments exactly.
Posted by: I'll Wake up, Eventually at October 10, 2026 08:07 AM (EdP2u)
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You must use a French press.
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Wouldn't make it any other ways. Fiber!!! And puts hair on your chest.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 09:01 AM (sl73Y)
74 Prayers for those on the Prayer List, and those that oughta be.
"And prayers for the safety and fellowship of those embarking this week for the Great TXMOME." - stuff Eisenhower said, sort of.Posted by: Count de Monet at October 10, 2026 09:01 AM (wVcYX)
75 12 In particular, prayers that I don't make a fool of myself.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (eRlcH
I second that since this is my inaugural MoMe. Hadrian, I have a feeling you’re in or close to my area. If you pass someone going north on 45 with that thousand yard stare, that’ll be me.Posted by: TxAnn at October 10, 2026 09:01 AM (itAg7)
76 Nice enough falili day today anywayPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 09:02 AM (Ia/+0)
77 Everyone have a splendid day, with warm zephyrs, crepuscular rays from cloud dappled skies, and no sharks in the front yard from hurricane storm surge.
Need to make TexasMoMeet preps.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 10, 2026 09:02 AM (u82oZ)
78 > The mustache shaved until it's just under the nostrils look seems to have vanished 80 years ago, too.
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I accidently got one side of my goatee a bit too short/thin and had to do with a "Hitler stash" for a week or so until it grew back out.
Very.... odd looking.Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 09:02 AM (RORbl)
79 Some fashions just go out of style and never, ever, return.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:00 AM (6ydKt)
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*sadz*Posted by: Hugo Boss at October 10, 2026 09:02 AM (RIvkX)
80 (2 of 2) The Catholic Church had been sending missionaries into the Albigensian region of France for about 200 years prior to the crusade. St. Bernard of Clairvoux had actually gotten driven out of the region by a mob. St. Dominic finally hit upon the idea of founding a mendicant order to preach against the heresy, and was having some pretty good success.
Then a Papal legate was murdered by a knight supporting the Cathars. Then the Albigensian Crusade got called in earnest.
The Cathars were not innocent victims of genocide, and the Catholics of the region tended to shelter them and fight the crusaders. Hence the reason things got pretty ugly.
But the underlying motivation for the Albigensian Crusade was the salvation of souls. Fast-forward to today, and we find plenty of "Christian" pastors preaching heresy: they're also leading the souls of the unwary to Hell.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:03 AM (ksbjf)
81 The mustache shaved until it's just under the nostrils look seems to have vanished 80 years ago, too.
Some fashions just go out of style and never, ever, return.
I'm primed for a comeback!Posted by: Oswald Mosely at October 10, 2026 09:04 AM (Riz8t)
82 Any Morons get hurricaned?
Posted by: torabora
Just rain here in Nashville land. Was supposed to have high winds but they haven't hit us yet. Hopefully, they won't.Posted by: Tuna at October 10, 2026 09:04 AM (lJ0H4)
83 3. Allowing the marginalized to rule
That's where we are Chris. This world has no justice Old Testament or otherwise.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
As Judge Jury and Executioner
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 08:59 AM (/+uur)
He's not Judge Judy and executioner!Posted by: PC Danny Butterman at October 10, 2026 09:04 AM (wVcYX)
84 "Hollywood Celebrities Denounce Pentagon Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter Execution"
Sure, they will make movies depicting gruesome murders and completely unlikeable antiheroes but video of a terrorist traitor receiving justice is beyond the palePosted by: fd at October 10, 2026 09:04 AM (MWfyi)
85 Prayers for all.Posted by: Mick at October 10, 2026 09:04 AM (HFx9z)
86 🙏🏼Prayers for each and everyone in need, always including Laurie, Teresa ifw, and Donna &. 🙏🏼 Prayers for the safety of all in the path of the hurricane. Last but not least, 🙏🏼 prayers for all traveling for the TxMome, its coordinators and hosts.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 10, 2026 09:05 AM (NFX2v)
87 I accidently got one side of my goatee a bit too short/thin and had to do with a "Hitler stash" for a week or so until it grew back out.
Very.... odd looking.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 09:02 AM (RORbl)
Was everybody doing the right arm arm up combined with the right foot stomp salute every time you said "Hi."?Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:07 AM (6ydKt)
88 {Donna&&}Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 09:09 AM (RIvkX)
89 (*) There was question a few weeks ago about this form of the Doxology: this is the form used by the Order of Preachers (i.e, the Dominicans) and is used in the Divine Office. FYI, I'm a lay brother in the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic -- what used to be termed the Third Order.
Posted by: Retired
That was.me. seems to be a few remainingsmall variations explained as a sort of local dialect that has hung on. I kind of like that. I'm a now and forever, amen guy.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 09:10 AM (sl73Y)
90 That's where we are Chris. This world has no justice Old Testament or otherwise.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
I would say that No Justice in this world has always been the default state of humanity, and that periods when Justice is actually sought have been very few and far between.
And I’ll add that during these long periods where there is no Public Justice, there WILL be private justice - and those who provide it will increase in power and authority themselves.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 09:11 AM (60F2Z)
91 "Hollywood Celebrities Denounce Pentagon Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter Execution"
Well I don't know about you, but whenever I need guidance on the big moral questions, the first people I consult are Hollywood actors.
*rolls eyes*Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 09:13 AM (Riz8t)
92 3) No! You may not run, jog, sprint or power walk with sharp objects.
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Did you ever notice that is you open the blades of a pair of scissors and alternate touching a flat surface with the tips that is simulates a person ambulating or even running?
This may be the loophole we've been searching for. I'm going scissor running today!Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:14 AM (I0N4X)
93 There was a reported Lil Jimmie siting.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:14 AM (/+uur)
94 We have justice.
They've just perverted it to social justice, which apparently means; "I deserve what you have just because your ancestors had something similar and they stole it from my ancestors so time to pay the bill, whitey".Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:15 AM (6ydKt)
95 (*) There was question a few weeks ago about this form of the Doxology: this is the form used by the Order of Preachers (i.e, the Dominicans) and is used in the Divine Office. FYI, I'm a lay brother in the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic -- what used to be termed the Third Order.
Posted by: Retired
That was.me. seems to be a few remainingsmall variations explained as a sort of local dialect that has hung on. I kind of like that. I'm a now and forever, amen guy.
Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 09:10 AM (sl73Y)
I'm glad I was able to finally answer your question.
The "now and forever" is a closer English translation of one of the early Greek forms of the Doxology. But it's kind of forgotten. I learned it when I joined the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:15 AM (ksbjf)
96 This may be the loophole we've been searching for. I'm going scissor running today!
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:14 AM (I0N4X)
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Ummm...that's prancing.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 09:16 AM (RIvkX)
97 ✂️🏃🏻
And come to think of it, is scissors singular or plural. And what would that make a pair of scissors. Have you ever used a scissor?Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (I0N4X)
98 91 "Hollywood Celebrities Denounce Pentagon Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter Execution"
Well I don't know about you, but whenever I need guidance on the big moral questions, the first people I consult are Hollywood actors.
*rolls eyes*
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 09:13 AM (Riz8t)
They are terrified that Hegseth and Trump are going to produce a show that blows everything they've done in twenty years out of the water when the ratings come in.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (6ydKt)
99 The popularity of the name Adolph derived from Gustavus Adolphus, who was a great Protestant hero of the 30 years war. A shame that Herr Schicklegruber ruined it.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (60F2Z)
100 Scissors are like pants in that way.Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:18 AM (I0N4X)
101 97 ✂️🏃🏻
And come to think of it, is scissors singular or plural. And what would that make a pair of scissors. Have you ever used a scissor?
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (I0N4X)
A quadruplet of scissors?Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:19 AM (6ydKt)
102 Mornin', all! I'm getting ready to stomp up a hill with moderately heavy radio equipment (all my lightweight stuff is out of commission at the moment). It's been a couple month since I've done any hiking, so this might be a bit taxing. But soon the weather will turn and I'll be stuck inside.
Have a good day, and safe travels for those of you heading to TX.Posted by: PabloD at October 10, 2026 09:19 AM (OXSZa)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 09:20 AM (RORbl)
104 Mornin' Horde and prayers for all y'all. So far, light rain and some wind here at my little 1/2 acre in upstate SC. Some limbs down but that's normal at my place. Expecting more rain, I hope not as much as the weather nerds originally predicted. I've got flood bags deployed at the crawl space door.
On Wednesday I start my journey to Corsicana, Lord willing.Posted by: screaming in digital at October 10, 2026 09:20 AM (FpydE)
105 99 The popularity of the name Adolph derived from Gustavus Adolphus, who was a great Protestant hero of the 30 years war. A shame that Herr Schicklegruber ruined it.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (60F2Z)
Wasn't he the bad guy in Die Hard (Christmas movie)?Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:21 AM (6ydKt)
106 A singular scissor is just a poorly designed knife.Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 10, 2026 09:22 AM (cWOgQ)
107 That's where we are Chris. This world has no justice Old Testament or otherwise.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 08:56 AM (RIvkX)
I would say that No Justice in this world has always been the default state of humanity, and that periods when Justice is actually sought have been very few and far between.
And I’ll add that during these long periods where there is no Public Justice, there WILL be private justice - and those who provide it will increase in power and authority themselves.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 09:11 AM (60F2Z)
I would add that Public Justice is always forgotten when mankind abandons following the Judeo-Christian Ethic. Only Jews and Christians hold the teaching that mankind is made in the image of God, and He gave us 10 Commandments to govern our behavior.
Things go better when we obey the Judeo-Christian Ethic, and go pretty $h!tty when we disobey. Almost as if the Judeo-Christian Ethic was divinely inspired. But the oh-smart Lefties tell us that there is no God, only will-to-power. Funny how they're a bunch of unhappy, miserable lunatics.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:23 AM (ksbjf)
108 Have you ever used a scissor?
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:17 AM (I0N4X)
its called a knifePosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:24 AM (/+uur)
109 Good morning Horde, prayers up for all of you and your loved ones. Special prayers for those in the path of the storm and all those who are travelling. See you in Texas.Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at October 10, 2026 09:25 AM (ibDUx)
110 Well, we're off to wish the dogs Happy Hunting. Should I use my Miracle Max voice and say, "Goodbye kids! Have fun sniffing the cadavers!"
while my wife says "Bah! Humperdinck! Humperdinck"Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:25 AM (I0N4X)
111 I'm well to the east of EEeee-SAH-AYE--EEEE-US-AY, but they had huge amounts of rainfall potential, sometimes has high as 5" for the area.
That has thankfully not played out yet, and I've got about 0.3" so far, and not any breeze at all.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 10, 2026 09:26 AM (w6EFb)
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:26 AM (I0N4X)
113 Funny how they're a bunch of unhappy, miserable lunatics.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:23 AM (ksbjf)
It's also funny that their main, stated, goal, in so many words is to basically recreate the Garden of Eden, no working, no clothes, nothing but peace love and happiness without nature oppressing us by making us figure out a way to stay dry and eat.
Only this time it's going to be run by the snake and his friends.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:27 AM (6ydKt)
114 Plurale tantum. Such as suds, jeans, outskirts, odds, riches, goods, and news.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 09:28 AM (JzUSu)
115 112 Wasn't he the bad guy in Die Hard (Christmas movie)?
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Just Gruber. No Schickel.
Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:26 AM (I0N4X)
Hans Gruber: This time John Wayne does not walk off into the sunset with Grace Kelly.
John McClane: That was Gary Cooper, asshole.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:30 AM (6ydKt)
116 No, thank you. Fifteen is my limit on schnitzengruben.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:31 AM (/+uur)
117 Hans Gruber: Nice suit. John Phillips, London. I have two myself. Rumor has it Arafat buys his there./i]Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:31 AM (6ydKt)
118 is a panty just for 1 legPosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:32 AM (/+uur)
119 Plurale tantum
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba a
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Thanks Biff. I wasn't familiar with that phrase.Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:32 AM (I0N4X)
120 Already talking Christmas and we are not even to HalloweenPosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:33 AM (/+uur)
121 I was just riffing. Scatting. Be-bopping.Posted by: muldoon, they're my dad's jokes, don't blame me! at October 10, 2026 09:33 AM (I0N4X)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:33 AM (6ydKt)
123 Hitler was literally Schickelgruber.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 09:33 AM (yPX1l)
124 The Flydubai co-pilot was radicalized in Melbourne, Australia by a mosque linked to the Muslim Brotherhood organization.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 09:34 AM (/+uur)
125 So that's where our Diplodocus went!
Does the existence of Diplodocus imply the existence of Monoplodocus?
No one has been named Adolf post 1940.
Knew a guy named Adolph in grade school in the early '70s. Had a twin brother named Adam, which I guess is better than Cain.Posted by: Oddbob at October 10, 2026 09:34 AM (vTZFs)
126 Thanks Biff. I wasn't familiar with that phrase.
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Neither was I till I just looked it up, but it made me sound smart.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 09:34 AM (JzUSu)
127 Uh, Brave AI completely disagrees:
Adolf Hitler was never literally named Schicklgruber. The name Schicklgruber was the surname of his paternal grandmother, Maria Anna Schicklgruber, and was originally borne by his father, Alois Hitler.
Alois's Birth: Born in 1837 out of wedlock, Alois took his mother’s surname, Schicklgruber, as was customary at the time.
Name Change: In 1876, when Alois was 39 years old, he legally changed his surname to Hitler (likely a variation of his stepfather Johann Georg Hiedler's name) to legitimize himself.
Adolf's Birth: Adolf Hitler was born in 1889, twelve years after his father had already adopted the surname Hitler.
The belief that Hitler’s "real name" was Schicklgruber is a historical myth that originated during World War II, where Allied forces and opponents used the name to mock him by associating him with his illegitimate birth and his grandmother’s surname. Historians, such as Alan Bullock, have confirmed that Adolf was born and lived his entire life as Adolf Hitler.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:38 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 10, 2026 09:39 AM (Sco7b)
129 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, forever. Amen.
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 09:43 AM (ZOv7s)
130
A cool morning, so I had Puff and Ruth out for a run in the front yard, which is about 150 x 200 feet. There was some body banging but the term "dogfight" applies more to their runs chasing after each other. Vectors and interception, evasive maneuvering, full-tilt spins to go from pursued to pursuer. Lovely to watch, but hard if they decide to use Daddy as a pick.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:46 AM (eRlcH)
131 "Hollywood Celebrities Denounce Pentagon Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter Execution"
And they all have no problem with gore & murder when it brings in viewers & voters & $.
Winkler starred as Martin Klein in the CBS docudrama Absolute Strangers, which was based on a real-life 1989 legal case where a husband went to court to authorize an abortion for his comatose wife to save her life.
Senator Chris Murphy, "I strongly believe a woman has the right to make decisions about her own reproductive health. And I believe that abortion is a core health service."
The tragic killing of Iryna Zarutska and the video from the bus on which she died, ignited a major political and public safety debateat the national level.
Horrific video shows suspect watching woman burn to death in NYC train car after he allegedly set her on fire.
And, unfortunately, so on.
Do it after 10 pm. Don't watch. Monitor your children's media viewing.
Perhaps a very useful lesson of cause and effect.
Posted by: L - No nic... at October 10, 2026 09:47 AM (NFX2v)
132 It's also funny that their main, stated, goal, in so many words is to basically recreate the Garden of Eden, no working, no clothes, nothing but peace love and happiness without nature oppressing us by making us figure out a way to stay dry and eat.
Only this time it's going to be run by the snake and his friends.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:27 AM (6ydKt)
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A lot of them buy into the "you shall be as gods" like.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 09:48 AM (ZOv7s)
133 Lie
Still early.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 09:48 AM (ZOv7s)
134 Wind slowly picking up.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 09:51 AM (zcI95)
135 126 Neither was I till I just looked it up, but it made me sound smart.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 09:34 AM (JzUSu)
I knew palindrome and onomatopoeia but plurale tantum was a new one.Posted by: TxAnn at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (itAg7)
136 Funny how they're a bunch of unhappy, miserable lunatics.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:23 AM (ksbjf)
It's also funny that their main, stated, goal, in so many words is to basically recreate the Garden of Eden, no working, no clothes, nothing but peace love and happiness without nature oppressing us by making us figure out a way to stay dry and eat.
Only this time it's going to be run by the snake and his friends.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 09:27 AM (6ydKt)
I can't remember where I read it (it might have been Bl. Fulton Sheen or Pope Benedict XVI), but every attempt to create Heaven on Earth, results in Hell on Earth. While it's a secular book, Friedrich von Heyak's book The Road to Serfdom makes the point that one of the attractions of Socialism that it makes the selfish feel better about their lack of charity.
Of course, the empty promises of Utopia can not be met, so enemies (preferably defenseless internal enemies) have to to be identified and eliminated. The True Believers discount the fact that Communist governments have killed in excess of 100 million of their own citizens.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (ksbjf)
137 soooo Philly is a mess (I know you guys know)
yesterday a crazy bum started shooting wildly outside of The Franklin Institute at around 11am, there were multiple school trips there. the cops had to put him down (thank God, one less violent bum in the city).
then last night the police got a call to go in to West Philly that there was a guy brandishing on a porch ... except when they got there to investigate, no one on that porch, they go to knock and someone starts shooting.
the two were critically injured and one has now died. backup came and found the shooter up in a tree, prepped to kill. it was an ambush.Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (j+aD2)
138 Lovely to watch, but hard if they decide to use Daddy as a pick.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Illegal pick. Five minutes in the kennelty box.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 09:53 AM (JzUSu)
139 Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (j+aD2)
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iirc an ambush kicked things off in 1985Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 09:54 AM (RIvkX)
140
I swear to God, if I see another post about "Banned Books" I'll scream. Anything that used to be normal and expected of adults to protect their children from things they're not ready for has been turned into some newly repressive horror by bibliomolesters.
We never had "bannned books" because no one in the past would have thought that "Heather's First Polycule" was suitable for children.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:55 AM (eRlcH)
141 iirc an ambush kicked things off in 1985
we need a "blue flu" to wake up the stupid city
and we need Krasner REMOVEDPosted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 10, 2026 09:55 AM (j+aD2)
142 then last night the police got a call to go in to West Philly that there was a guy brandishing on a porch ... except when they got there to investigate, no one on that porch, they go to knock and someone starts shooting.
the two were critically injured and one has now died. backup came and found the shooter up in a tree, prepped to kill. it was an ambush.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (j+aD2)
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (ksbjf)
143 Speaking of Hitler…
I saw a Reddit discussion about cost of living in various cities. Yeah I know Reddit but still. The question was posed by a German who is moving to America and wanted to get a sense of cost of living in different areas.
What was weird was how so many people focused on cars. Along the lines of you can live in flyover country and it’s cheap, however you have to own a dirty horrible polluting awful not good car. But in the Valhalla of blue city costal shuttles you are free from car ownership and can walk or take transit everywhere.
I mean sure that’s something to consider since if you live in NYC you don’t need a car and that is a significant monthly cost saved. But it wasn’t just that. It was this deep seated hatred against the cars themselves.
The left has indoctrinated a good chunk of people to loathe cars. And it’s vocable in the percentage of young people who have a license. It has been steadily dropping since the mid 2000s.
It’s not just the car. It’s the lifestyle of owning a home, having freedom to move as you please. Their version of good living is a cramped apartment, with no ability to ever leave the area. The 15 minute city.Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (qoHuP)
144
Illegal pick. Five minutes in the kennelty box.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 09:53 AM (JzUSu)
The only safe way to protect yourself when a Borzoi is doing zoomies is don't do anything.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (eRlcH)
145 Of course, the empty promises of Utopia can not be met, so enemies (preferably defenseless internal enemies) have to to be identified and eliminated. The True Believers discount the fact that Communist governments have killed in excess of 100 million of their own citizens.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 09:52 AM (ksbjf)
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It was never "scientific" and was always a heresy.
That's why it persists. It plays upon the sins of envy, greed, wrath and pride hidden behind a smokescreen of secular altruism.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (ZOv7s)
146 All those “banned books” are available on Amazon with same day delivery in many cases.Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 09:58 AM (qoHuP)
147 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!
Safe travels and enjoyed fellowship for all attending the MoMe.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.Posted by: Legally Sufficient at October 10, 2026 09:59 AM (D/6p1)
148 Good morning and prayers for allPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 10, 2026 09:59 AM (M+uMR)
149 We never had "bannned books" because no one in the past would have thought that "Heather's First Polycule" was suitable for children.
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They're so banned that all the liberal public libraries carry them and they have their own display at the front of the book store.
I think 99% of the left is just bored people trying to come up with a purpose in their life, so they create imaginary dragons to slay.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:00 AM (rOKnE)
151 then last night the police got a call to go in to West Philly that there was a guy brandishing on a porch ... except when they got there to investigate, no one on that porch, they go to knock and someone starts shooting.
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A bomb be good for himPosted by: Wilson Goode at October 10, 2026 10:00 AM (v3w5Z)
152 The only safe way to protect yourself when a Borzoi is doing zoomies is don't do anything.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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I've had several great danes, and been run over multiple times. Like Bo Jackson over Brian Bosworth.Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at October 10, 2026 10:00 AM (JzUSu)
153 the shooter in West Philly was apprehended btw
I wish he was ended like the crazy bum was tho
I'm sure Krasner will find a way to release himPosted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at October 10, 2026 10:01 AM (j+aD2)
154 >>When deputies arrived, Theyson repeatedly told them, “My bomb blew up”."
What did you expect, Mr "North Carolina Man"?
Better you than your intended target?Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:02 AM (rOKnE)
155 "Believe all women" is the Jim Crow laws of feminism.Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 10, 2026 10:02 AM (3cUTc)
156 Of course, the empty promises of Utopia can not be met, so enemies (preferably defenseless internal enemies) have to to be identified and eliminated. The True Believers discount the fact that Communist governments have killed in excess of 100 million of their own citizens.
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It was never "scientific" and was always a heresy.
That's why it persists. It plays upon the sins of envy, greed, wrath and pride hidden behind a smokescreen of secular altruism.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (ZOv7s)
Oh, fully understood. We're in agreement, although I think it's a bit more accurate to characterize Communism as an inversion of Christianity rather than a Christian heresy.
Paul Kangor's book The Devil and Karl Marx really opened my eyes to the Satanic influence upon Communism. It's a spiritual struggle against Communism, not an economic struggle. That's why the utilitarian arguments against Communism always fail.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:02 AM (ksbjf)
157 Was the west Philly shooter born and raised there? And time spent on the playground?Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:03 AM (qoHuP)
158 Ambush is the nightmare scenario for any police force. There’s no way for any non militarized force to prepare for that kind of attack. The only possible way to be prepared is to always go in like the IDF in Gaza or the West Bank - armored vehicles and guns blazing.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 10:03 AM (60F2Z)
159 The left has indoctrinated a good chunk of people to loathe cars. And it’s vocable in the percentage of young people who have a license. It has been steadily dropping since the mid 2000s.
It’s not just the car. It’s the lifestyle of owning a home, having freedom to move as you please. Their version of good living is a cramped apartment, with no ability to ever leave the area. The 15 minute city.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (qoHuP)
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It's a function of envy. You have a huge amount of college educated downwardly mobile people who cannot live the American Dream, so they hate on it, and try to convince others that people who have achieved it are bad.
"See that happy family with lots of kids going on vacations and having parties in their back yard? They are evil personified, and secretly miserable."
This is where you get all the "suburban bored housewife it's all a nightmare" genre of literature.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:04 AM (ZOv7s)
160 I attended an event across town last week. I could have driven. It would take about 30 min. to get there and find parking. Parking would be $10.
I took the muni. It took about 30 min. to get there and cost $6 roundtrip. Similarly door-to-door.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:04 AM (RIvkX)
161 I've been kinda bombed myself, but still have all my digits.Posted by: Rum Dum at October 10, 2026 10:04 AM (EdP2u)
162 Paul Kangor's book The Devil and Karl Marx really opened my eyes to the Satanic influence upon Communism. It's a spiritual struggle against Communism, not an economic struggle. That's why the utilitarian arguments against Communism always fail.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:02 AM (ksbjf)
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There's a reason why Communists always destroy the churches. The moral system is completely incompatible.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:06 AM (ZOv7s)
163 "Believe all women" is the Jim Crow laws of feminism.
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The Scottsboro Boys say "hi."Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:07 AM (ZOv7s)
164 We never had "bannned books" because no one in the past would have thought that "Heather's First Polycule" was suitable for children.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 09:55 AM (eRlcH)
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They're so banned that all the liberal public libraries carry them and they have their own display at the front of the book store.
I think 99% of the left is just bored people trying to come up with a purpose in their life, so they create imaginary dragons to slay.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)
Well, that and the fact that they've given themselves over to their disordered sexual passions and other sins.
But St. Paul was a big dummy when he warned against those perversions in the Letter to the Romans (see 1:26-27). Lefties know better then those old guys in the Bible. /sPosted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:07 AM (ksbjf)
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 10:08 AM (/+uur)
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:08 AM (dtajH)
167 >>I swear to God, if I see another post about "Banned Books" I'll scream. Anything that used to be normal and expected of adults to protect their children from things they're not ready for has been turned into some newly repressive horror by bibliomolesters.
"bibliomolesters," heh!
Chatting with an older family friend yesterday, she recounted a story of her friend showing her a picture of her granddaughter from a recent visit. Granddaughter is married to a trans and they each have produced a kid. Said with horror that it was obvious from the picture that both kids (her friends great grandchildren) were going to be trans, too. The Grandmother is just sick about it.
This all so sad, the intentional destruction of children while loved ones have to watch in horror.Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:09 AM (rOKnE)
168 Paul Kangor's book The Devil and Karl Marx really opened my eyes to the Satanic influence upon Communism. It's a spiritual struggle against Communism, not an economic struggle. That's why the utilitarian arguments against Communism always fail.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:02 AM (ksbjf)
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There's a reason why Communists always destroy the churches. The moral system is completely incompatible.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:06 AM (ZOv7s)
Yes. That's also why we're seeing such a big upswing in conversions into the Catholic Church by young adults. They're seeking timeless truths, rather than the "Church of What's Happening Now."Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:11 AM (ksbjf)
169 "See that happy family with lots of kids going on vacations and having parties in their back yard? They are evil personified, and secretly miserable."
This is where you get all the "suburban bored housewife it's all a nightmare" genre of literature.
Good thing we never fell for that nonsense.
*shifty eyes*Posted by: Hollywood at October 10, 2026 10:12 AM (Riz8t)
170 They're seeking timeless truths, rather than the "Church of What's Happening Now."
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:11 AM (ksbjf)
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How dare you!Posted by: Flip Wilson at October 10, 2026 10:13 AM (RIvkX)
171 Going to see Adam Corolla this evening at a comedy clubPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 10:13 AM (Ia/+0)
172 The crazy thing with the Left is that they claim to be for individual freedom but they're actually fascist conformists.
"Let a hundred flowers bloom, so long as they all lean Left."
Leftism is an ersatz religion like Scientology and Islam.Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:13 AM (dtajH)
173 This all so sad, the intentional destruction of children while loved ones have to watch in horror.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:09 AM (rOKnE)
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One reason why a certain percentage of people are refusing to budge on the trans thing is that they cannot accept the guilt for mutilating their kid. They have no way to process through it, so they build a bunker of denial.
We're already seeing how that is being bypassed by lawsuits and regulations targeting the doctors. Nice thing about lawyers, they can always be trusted to chase deep pockets.
Ultimately, it will go away when it ceases to have social value and we are moving that way. Hegseth casually ripping on trannies is part of this. The more those people are looked at with disdain, the faster it will end, and there is already a huge shift among young people because of the growing stigma attached to it.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:14 AM (ZOv7s)
174 crazy thing with the Left is that they claim to be for individual freedom but they're actually fascist conformists.
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My body my choice
Also: you will be vaxxed whether you like it or notPosted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:15 AM (qoHuP)
175 >>The crazy thing with the Left is that they claim to be for individual freedom but they're actually fascist conformists.
Like feminists, who are all about choice when there are really only some choices of which they approve.Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:15 AM (rOKnE)
176 It is the duty of the civil authorities to administer Justice and the duty of the church to administer Charity.
Lots of folks have it backward.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 10, 2026 10:17 AM (LOvBA)
177 Going to see Adam Corolla this evening at a comedy club
Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 10:13 AM (Ia/+0)
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Awesome have a blast I think he's a riotPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:17 AM (RIvkX)
178 Lefts are children at their core. They believe in fairy tales like communism.
And they behave like children as well. Every teenager thinks they’re being super rebellious by their fashion or haircut or music. But they all look the same, dress the same and listen to the same music.Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (qoHuP)
179 The state of the Catholic Church is such that the laity know more about the Faith and morals of the Church than the Pope and half of the Bishops.Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (LOvBA)
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant, a Moron behind enemy lines at October 10, 2026 10:19 AM (O7YUW)
181 Yes. That's also why we're seeing such a big upswing in conversions into the Catholic Church by young adults. They're seeking timeless truths, rather than the "Church of What's Happening Now."
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:11 AM (ksbjf)
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It's a really interesting dynamic. On one hand, we have the DSA blue-haired idiots who know nothing veering into Jew hatred and on the other we have huge numbers of college students pouring into the churches. The Southern Baptist Convention is reporting record adult baptisms as well, even as the Mainline churches wither away.
One of the interesting changes to RCIA/OCIA/Becoming Catholic over the past ten years is how much younger the sponsors are. A decade ago, it was mostly middle-aged or older adults, but now it's college kids, either cradle Catholics or converts. A former pagan talked at our last session about the "voice" of the Goddess trying to keep him, and God bringing him away from it.
That's another difference. Spiritual warfare is front and center now.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:19 AM (ZOv7s)
182 Now rain is slowly picking up.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 10, 2026 10:20 AM (zcI95)
183 The left has indoctrinated a good chunk of people to loathe cars. And it’s vocable in the percentage of young people who have a license. It has been steadily dropping since the mid 2000s.
It’s not just the car. It’s the lifestyle of owning a home, having freedom to move as you please. Their version of good living is a cramped apartment, with no ability to ever leave the area. The 15 minute city.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (qoHuP)
I think that aping the European lack of personal cars also plays a part for the American Left. Mrs. Cop and I just returned a couple of weeks ago from a pilgrimage to holy sites within Italy.
Europeans just do not grok how big the U.S. is. I was talking to a bartender (h/t to Gianluc for the great Aperol spritzes) that mentioned that he would like to visit both New York City and Los Angeles. I warned him that he should try to visit both cities in the same visit: America is just too big.
He asked "Are they 1000 kilometers apart?" I consulted the Intertubes on the distance and did the math: I answered, "No it's more like 4000 kilometers apart." Dude was dumbfounded. He just couldn't conceive of that distance.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:21 AM (ksbjf)
184
The state of the Catholic Church is such that the laity know more about the Faith and morals of the Church than the Pope and half of the Bishops.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (LOvBA)
You can't go wrong just following the Baltimore Catechism. Volume 1 is written, literally, for children.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:21 AM (eRlcH)
185 @183 oops, should be "Should NOT try to visit both cities in one visit."
*Oh, half my kingdom for a Preview button!!!*Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:22 AM (ksbjf)
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:23 AM (dtajH)
187 The state of the Catholic Church is such that the laity know more about the Faith and morals of the Church than the Pope and half of the Bishops.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (LOvBA)
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It's a generational thing. Pope Leo is doctrinally sound in many areas, but his generation is steeped in the progressive worldview that we've gotten over racism, and sexism and such, and the death penalty is just another relic.
With the exception of some old stalwarts, that's the prevailing view (also suspicion or hatred of the TLM). But among the younger clergy, you see very orthodox teaching and practices. I just wish the bishops worried less about social posturing and more about converting souls. Putting a man in a living hell does nothing for soul, but knowing death is near focuses the mind on the hereafter.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:23 AM (ZOv7s)
188 And they behave like children as well. Every teenager thinks they’re being super rebellious by their fashion or haircut or music. But they all look the same, dress the same and listen to the same music.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (qoHuP)
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This is what I think when I walk down Haight St.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 10:23 AM (RIvkX)
189 > I'm sure Krasner will find a way to release him
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I read a post a couple days/weeks ago that suggested he's getting some heat for his... actions. Perhaps some sort of official/professional review?Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 10, 2026 10:24 AM (RORbl)
190 They're seeking timeless truths, rather than the "Church of What's Happening Now."
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:11 AM (ksbjf)
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How dare you!
Posted by: Flip Wilson at October 10, 2026 10:13 AM (RIvkX)
Sorry, Flip. You were a funny guy.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:25 AM (ksbjf)
191 Good morning good people. Prayers for all Hordian intentions - those requested and those known but to God.Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 10:25 AM (N5iuz)
192 It’s not just the car. It’s the lifestyle of owning a home, having freedom to move as you please. Their version of good living is a cramped apartment, with no ability to ever leave the area. The 15 minute city.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (qoHuP)
It’s the Euro mindset. Serfs and servants forever, personal freedom and agency is only for the Ruling Class.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 10:26 AM (Y6Q+5)
193 You can't go wrong just following the Baltimore Catechism. Volume 1 is written, literally, for children.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
. . . and therefore, can be understood by adults too!Posted by: Tonypete at October 10, 2026 10:27 AM (N5iuz)
194 >>One reason why a certain percentage of people are refusing to budge on the trans thing is that they cannot accept the guilt for mutilating their kid. They have no way to process through it, so they build a bunker of denial.
At my former church, there's a woman who is a little nutty. It became obvious she was going to trans her kid early on (pre-k she was constantly changing between genders via clothes and radical haircuts). The family moved to Europe for a few years, and upon return, the transing had officially taken place. Mom got involved in everything at church, even got a job within the church. Then the prayer requests started for the kid- dealing with depression, etc. Something new each week, always vague. Kid starts volunteering with youth group (because of course, xe has to mentor younger kids). It was like this big project by the family that needed to be implemented at all levels.
Last I heard, the mom has withdrawn from all church groups to deal with. . . something. We're just praying there won't be a suicide.
The whole thing is so, so sad. Obvious from the start that the mom did this to the kid.Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:27 AM (rOKnE)
195 Did see some comments from Europeans they really were surprised distances between places here. Couple hours driving in Europe you can go through countries.
France is Texas.Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (Ia/+0)
196 Like feminists, who are all about choice when there are really only some choices of which they approve.[/i\]
It's like a Chinese restaurant menu. You choose one from Column Very Left, and one from Column Really Left. If you pay extra, you can pay for Column Frothing Maoist.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (Riz8t)
198 The things I learn around here; one of many reasons to love hanging out here. Because it came up I looked into it. Yep… Hitler’s dad was born illegitimate and briefly used the surname Schticklgruber…. But only briefly. He’d legally adopted the surname Hitler (variation on Heidler) well before Hitler was conceived. I’d always wondered why Schticklgruber occasionally comes up in the gray boxes…Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (M+uMR)
199 The “Euros don’t drive” thing is another fairly tale the left believes in. Europeans do own cars. A fuckton of cars. Even in the densest busiest cities it’s packed full of cars. What Europe for the most part does have is restrictions on parking in cities making it damn near impossible to drive in from the suburbs, hence the use of trains. But those people do own cars.
Another leftist fairy is how everyone in Europe takes the train everywhere for long distance travel. Uhm no not really. Trains are used for sweet spot trips like 200-400 miles between major metro areas. It beats flying and driving usually. But nobody is taking the train from Berlin to Paris. That’s a 8-10 hr train ride. They take the 2 hr flight instead.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:30 AM (qoHuP)
200 "It’s the Euro mindset. Serfs and servants forever, personal freedom and agency is only for the Ruling Class."
I've come to believe that this is especially true in England which never had a revolution. So the landed descendants of Billy the Conqueror still run things. FFS, one guy owns all of Mayfair.
The Brits should rise up, but my bet is that it will happen in France or Germany first.Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:31 AM (dtajH)
201 The Brits should rise up, but my bet is that it will happen in France or Germany first.
Perhaps, but I think there's going to be a nearly simultaneous, Europe-wide reaction/revolt against the "new arrivals" and leftist governance in general.Posted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 10:32 AM (Riz8t)
202 >>The Brits should rise up, but my bet is that it will happen in France or Germany first.
Irish seem to be really pissed off lately?Posted by: Lizzy at October 10, 2026 10:33 AM (rOKnE)
203 The state of the Catholic Church is such that the laity know more about the Faith and morals of the Church than the Pope and half of the Bishops.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at October 10, 2026 10:18 AM (LOvBA)
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It's a generational thing. Pope Leo is doctrinally sound in many areas, but his generation is steeped in the progressive worldview that we've gotten over racism, and sexism and such, and the death penalty is just another relic.
With the exception of some old stalwarts, that's the prevailing view (also suspicion or hatred of the TLM). But among the younger clergy, you see very orthodox teaching and practices. ...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:23 AM (ZOv7s)
Well said. The old "Hippy Generation" clergy is dying-out and being replaced by a much more orthodox younger clergy. Hence the the temper trantrums of the old bishops: they know that their "reforms" are being swept away and the old Sacred Traditions are being re-embraced.
I'm not ready to write-off Pope Leo XIV yet. Doctrinely, he is much better than Pope Francis. I think Pope Leo is the transitional Pope we need, not the Pope the Traditionalists want.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:33 AM (ksbjf)
204 45.
Final lap starts today. We have fought the good fight. We have faith that God's will shall be done, not ours.
Posted by: muldoon
Wishing you the best of luck and it proves to be fruitful.Posted by: L - No nic... at October 10, 2026 10:34 AM (NFX2v)
205 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding.Posted by: Eromero at October 10, 2026 10:34 AM (gYrQj)
206 I did not have "Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centers cleans up American elections" on my bingo card.
https://tinyurl.com/3nakevdmPosted by: Archimedes at October 10, 2026 10:34 AM (Riz8t)
207 195 Did see some comments from Europeans they really were surprised distances between places here. Couple hours driving in Europe you can go through countries.
France is Texas.
Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (Ia/+0)
They should drive Ontario...Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 10:34 AM (Sco7b)
208 He asked "Are they 1000 kilometers apart?" I consulted the Intertubes on the distance and did the math: I answered, "No it's more like 4000 kilometers apart." Dude was dumbfounded. He just couldn't conceive of that distance.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:21 AM (ksbjf)
My wife grew up in Shreveport La, her family has some relatives still in the UK who visited once. They still laugh about when the relatives said “oh while we’re there we’d like to drive down to New Orleans one afternoon to see so and so.”
Distance from Shreveport to New Orleans is identical to the distance between London and Edinburgh. (And it feels like being in two different countries, too)Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 10:36 AM (Y6Q+5)
209 Road to Serfdom is paved with Socialize Medicine, 25% of budget on Welfare, and government schools.Posted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 10:36 AM (/+uur)
210 When I was in the UK working i once drove to Scotland for the weekend just for the hell if it go to Scotland. I told my coworkers about it and they thought I was insane to drive that far for a weekend. It was like a 5 hr drive lol.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:38 AM (qoHuP)
211 "Irish seem to be really pissed off lately?"
They may move first. There's a growing divide between Dublin and the rest of the country. And the Catholics and Protestants in the North are getting close -- it's been British police since Cromwell to keep them divided.
Muslim Invaders are a flashpoint. The native Irish and the native Scots-Irish will go violent if sufficiently provoked.Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:40 AM (dtajH)
212 198 The things I learn around here; one of many reasons to love hanging out here. Because it came up I looked into it. Yep… Hitler’s dad was born illegitimate and briefly used the surname Schticklgruber…. But only briefly
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Maria Schickelgruber was Alois' mother. Since Alois was born illegitimately and the father either wasn't known or wasn't identified, by default he became a Schickelgruber.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 10, 2026 10:40 AM (wpRMV)
213 But only briefly. He’d legally adopted the surname Hitler (variation on Heidler) well before Hitler was conceived. I’d always wondered why Schticklgruber occasionally comes up in the gray boxes…
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 10, 2026 10:29 AM (M+uMR)
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I read John Toland's massive biography years ago, but IIRC, Hitler was from a rural area and at that time, farming was still done using traditional methods, meaning more kids meant more production capability, and attitudes regarding marriage among the peasants (who did not have much in the way of property) was lax.
The stigma came when you went to the cities, and the Hitler family was trying to rise out of rural poverty. Much of Hitler's anger in Vienna was because Austria was socially stratified, which is why he joined a Bavarian regiment in World War I.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:41 AM (ZOv7s)
214 I did ask AI.
One of the longest practical drives entirely within Ontario would be between Point Pelee, near Leamington, and Pickle Lake in Northwestern Ontario.
Point Pelee is near the southernmost point of mainland Canada, while Pickle Lake sits at the northern end of Ontario's provincial highway network.
Point Pelee National Park
ROUGH ESTIMATE · ONE WAY
2,200–2,400 km
Approximately 25–30 hours of driving, excluding lengthy stops.
Damn. I forget how massive this province is.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 10:41 AM (Sco7b)
215 Home hospice care with Mama Publius. Requesting prayers for grace and fortitude, and that she passes in her sleep. That's the best way, right?
She really hasn't eaten anything for 4 days, a few sips of water or juice. She experiences difficulty breathing, and morphine is the treatment. Small doses. So she's out of it to some extent pretty much the whole time.Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 10, 2026 10:42 AM (w6EFb)
216 When I was in the UK working i once drove to Scotland for the weekend just for the hell if it go to Scotland. I told my coworkers about it and they thought I was insane to drive that far for a weekend. It was like a 5 hr drive lol.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at October 10, 2026 10:38 AM (qoHuP)
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In America, we think 100 years is a long time, in Europe they think 100 miles is a long distance.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:42 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 10:44 AM (ndZc7)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:44 AM (eRlcH)
219 I'm not ready to write-off Pope Leo XIV yet. Doctrinely, he is much better than Pope Francis. I think Pope Leo is the transitional Pope we need, not the Pope the Traditionalists want.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:33 AM (ksbjf)
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God willing, by the end of his pontificate, the options for bishops (and his replacement) will be 100% orthodox. There are currently zero liberal seminarians in many countries.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:44 AM (ZOv7s)
220 More concerning Pope Leo XIV:
Much of the laity still have a good opinion of him, even the ones that grew to dislike Pope Francis.
There are some Traditionalist Catholics on the Tube of Ewes that I have stopped watching: everything seems to be "Pope Leo is just like Pope Francis" when that is simply not true. AHL helped me realize that their revenue on Youtube is getting "hate clicks." Hard pass.
I got to see Pope Leo XIV from only about 20 feet away during a General Audience. Maybe he's a great actor, but I just got the impression of great love for the laity gathered there and his happiness.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:45 AM (ksbjf)
221 Prayers for Mama Publius, Publius and Miley.Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 10:46 AM (JrHfD)
222 Trump: “In this administration, we know that Christopher Columbus is a hero”
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One word: genocide.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 10:48 AM (ndZc7)
223 Home hospice care with Mama Publius. Requesting prayers for grace and fortitude, and that she passes in her sleep. That's the best way, right?
She really hasn't eaten anything for 4 days, a few sips of water or juice. She experiences difficulty breathing, and morphine is the treatment. Small doses. So she's out of it to some extent pretty much the whole time.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 10, 2026 10:42 AM (w6EFb)
I will pray a Rosary for your family. Fr. Robert Spitzer, in one of his books, wrote that suffering is an opportunity to give and receive unconditional love.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:49 AM (ksbjf)
224
There are some Traditionalist Catholics on the Tube of Ewes that I have stopped watching: everything seems to be "Pope Leo is just like Pope Francis" when that is simply not true. AHL helped me realize that their revenue on Youtube is getting "hate clicks." Hard pass.
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My views on this:
- Nobody asked for my opinion
- There's nothing you can do about it
- Go to Mass and say your Rosary every day
- See to yourselfPosted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:49 AM (eRlcH)
225 I've had pretty much the same retort to everybody since second or third grade, and its held.up well.
Who died and made you god?Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 10:50 AM (sl73Y)
226 I was wondering how publius and his mother and family were doing....Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 10:51 AM (Sco7b)
227 This is an odd story. Progressive blogger faces misdemeanor charges for sending a rude altered picture of Shrek to his State Senator:
https://tinyurl.com/y62smjxxPosted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 10:52 AM (JrHfD)
228 Up above there are comments about the public rising up in European countries. We always say how could they, with little gun ownership. Now I would wager there's a lot more guns than one would think. After WW2, Europe was awash in small arms. I would venture a guess a lot of barns, milk houses, corn cribs, and fruit cellars have something stashed away for a rainy day. Even 80+ year old ammo will go off most of the time.Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 10, 2026 10:54 AM (gm9Sb)
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227 This is an odd story. Progressive blogger faces misdemeanor charges for sending a rude altered picture of Shrek to his State Senator:
https://tinyurl.com/y62smjxx
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 10:52 AM (JrHfD)
It’s really not a good idea to email sexually suggestive photos to people who hate you.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 10:55 AM (Y6Q+5)
230 There are some Traditionalist Catholics on the Tube of Ewes that I have stopped watching: everything seems to be "Pope Leo is just like Pope Francis" when that is simply not true. AHL helped me realize that their revenue on Youtube is getting "hate clicks." Hard pass.
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My views on this:
- Nobody asked for my opinion
- There's nothing you can do about it
- Go to Mass and say your Rosary every day
- See to yourself
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 10:49 AM (eRlcH)
One of the Canadian regulars, Stateless, has made the observation that trying to control things outside of your control will drive you insane; so don't try. That's excellent advice.
I don't know if he's a practicing Catholic, but he's mentioned that his mother had been a Catholic religious sister for 14 years.Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:55 AM (ksbjf)
231 Rubio Turns Up the Heat on International Criminal Court With Sweeping Financial Sanctions
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Look, they're international criminals and they have a court. What's so complicated about that?Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 10:55 AM (ndZc7)
232 Miley saw his post late ONT this week and was wondering about her and publius.Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 10:55 AM (Ia/+0)
233 I've come to believe that this is especially true in England which never had a revolution. So the landed descendants of Billy the Conqueror still run things. FFS, one guy owns all of Mayfair.
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 10, 2026 10:31 AM (dtajH)
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They had several, but they were a long time ago and things have been generally quiet ever since. That has lulled them into a sense of security.
But the 17th Century was almost non-stop warfare, culminating in the Glorious Revolution of 1689, which created the first Bill of Rights and those events directly influenced the Founding Fathers. The British system worked for the British, but importing Pakistan has broken it, and what happens next remains to be seen.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:56 AM (ZOv7s)
234 215 Home hospice care with Mama Publius. Requesting prayers for grace and fortitude, and that she passes in her sleep. That's the best way, right?
She really hasn't eaten anything for 4 days, a few sips of water or juice. She experiences difficulty breathing, and morphine is the treatment. Small doses. So she's out of it to some extent pretty much the whole time.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist
Prayers for peace, comfort, and strength for all of your family.Posted by: L - No nic... at October 10, 2026 10:57 AM (NFX2v)
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:58 AM (ksbjf)
236 Up above there are comments about the public rising up in European countries. We always say how could they, with little gun ownership. Now I would wager there's a lot more guns than one would think. After WW2, Europe was awash in small arms. I would venture a guess a lot of barns, milk houses, corn cribs, and fruit cellars have something stashed away for a rainy day. Even 80+ year old ammo will go off most of the time.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 10, 2026 10:54 AM (gm9Sb)
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The UK is an outlier. Much of Europe has more relaxed firearms laws. Ownerships rates in the high 30s to low 20 percent range.
The thing is that civil-military relations are not like they are here. Europe still has a military caste who make up the officer corps and enlisted ranks. The flash point could well be when troops are ordered in and they refuse orders. The left rioting in France is supposed to scare the populace away from voting for the Nationalists, but it is likely having the opposite effect.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 10:59 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:00 AM (ndZc7)
238 Something to keep in mind - trends can change. Nassim Nicholas Taleb always sites the Thanksgiving Turkey wellness chart, which goes steadily upwards - until it stops.
Spain in 1936 was spinning out of control as the leftists took over more power, and then everything changed.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
239 Morning Hordemates!Posted by: Diogenes at October 10, 2026 11:01 AM (2WIwB)
240 The are working up the Trannies to be their street thugsPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 11:04 AM (Ia/+0)
241 Almighty GOD, we ask healing, grace, and peace for those mentioned here.
AmenPosted by: Eromero at October 10, 2026 11:04 AM (gYrQj)
242 Federal Judge Rules Trump DOJ Policy of Collecting State Voter Rolls Unconstitutional
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The Founders intended vote fraud.Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:05 AM (ndZc7)
243 Call me a pessimist I guess… the common people aren’t going to rise up anywhere… England, France nor Germany… heck there won’t be an uprising in California where voting no longer matters. It’s a problemPosted by: LinusVanPelt at October 10, 2026 11:07 AM (M+uMR)
244 Even 80+ year old ammo will go off most of the time.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna
No lie, as a kid walking the tracks and playing in the woods, I'd occasionally find an old .22cal bullet, probably duds, and through them in my junk drawer.
Fifty years later, still had a dozen of these, and I grabbed them while heading off to the range. Shot them individually thru a Ruger Mark III, and everyone of them asploded jes fine.Posted by: From about That Time at October 10, 2026 11:10 AM (sl73Y)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Where's My Cookie? at October 10, 2026 11:10 AM (ndZc7)
246 Even 80+ year old ammo will go off most of the time.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at October 10, 2026 10:54 AM (gm9Sb)
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The biggest issue is what might have changed in it. I bought some surplus 7.92 Mauser ammo and when I fed it through my Chinese Kar98k, it keyholed badly. I clocked its velocity and it was quite hot. Modern commercial ammo ran fine.
See also: Kentucky Ballistic's KABOOM episode.Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at October 10, 2026 11:13 AM (ZOv7s)
247 223 I will pray a Rosary for your family. Fr. Robert Spitzer, in one of his books, wrote that suffering is an opportunity to give and receive unconditional love.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at October 10, 2026 10:49 AM (ksbjf)
I will contemplate that message. Thank you for the rosary.
And thank you too, Fen, for your prayers.Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 10, 2026 11:18 AM (w6EFb)
248 "One of the Canadian regulars, Stateless, has made the observation that trying to control things outside of your control will drive you insane; so don't try. That's excellent advice. "
Yes. I've retreated from getting deep in the weeds politically, and that was long before this stage of hospice care, which is mostly waiting. Very strange and disorienting somehow. Sleep schedules are wack.Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at October 10, 2026 11:22 AM (w6EFb)
249 Good morning all
Safe travels to all headed to Texas. Sad to be missing this year's festivities.
Glad the hurricane's force has dissipated some and everyone in it's path is okay. This seems to happen a lot. That the forecasts are catastrophic and then...meh. Maybe there is an ulterior motive like trying to justify Climate Change? Supposed to get the rain here tomorrow.Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 10, 2026 11:23 AM (kJmSS)
Daily Tech News 10 October 2026
Top Story
- The US government have suspended US companies Microsoft, Adobe, and Cognizant, and a bunch of European and Indian IT companies as well, from the H-1B visa scheme. (Tech Crunch)
Not placed restrictions on them. Not added fees. Booted them entirely."We believe in the strength and talent of the American workforce," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email to TechCrunch, "they just can't work here."
I might have changed that just a little to say what they clearly mean.
Tech News
- Asus is marketing its ProArt GR1X Spark as a low-mid-range gaming PC. (WCCFTech)
Expect to pay about $6000 if it's anything like Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. So about four times what it's worth.
- Automattic's interim CFO, who replaced the previous CEO after previously documented boardroom shenanigans, is being replaced. (Tech Crunch)
Mostly because he quit after just days in the role.
- Anthropic says you can't be mean to Claude this Christmas. (The Register)
I'm fine with that so long as I can still be mean to Anthropic, who deserve it far more.
- Triple-A Minesweeper. (Minesweeper)
These mines must go so I must sweep.
- So, I tested out my newly-built synthesizer on the can-can (the Galop infernal from Offenbach's Orphée aux enfers) and it sounds like dog poo. Or more precisely, it sounds like two or three SID chips from the Commodore 64 wired together to provide wider polyphony.
I've grabbed a few hundred megabytes of public samples of orchestral instruments to tune the wave forms and envelopes, because deriving them from scientific papers worked about as well as a blind man painting a sunset.
Update: Improvement. Now it sounds like an early Yamaha synthesizer that had something crawl into its power supply and die there. Rendering it to WAV files instrument by instrument to find the offending insect.
Update Too: Got it. My insect in the power supply analogy was apt; the buzz was an artifact of 15 wavetable voices' ADSR envelopes being updated simultaneously in sync with the video frame - a 60Hz buzz overlaid on the music and inaudible for a single instrument. Interpolating the envelope steps now, which should push it significantly down in volume and up in frequency.
Musical Interlude
Disclaimer: Beep boop sploing.Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 w00tPosted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:01 AM (odBC9)
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:01 AM (odBC9)
3 Up and at em!Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:02 AM (Ldn/e)
4 You go, Pete Bog!Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:03 AM (odBC9)
5 I’ve never considered what dog poo sounds like. There always seem to be other considerations that crowd out that particular sense.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:06 AM (Ldn/e)
6 It buzzes, in my experience.Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:07 AM (BLOW1)
7 6 It buzzes, in my experience.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:07 AM (BLOW1)
That's the flies.Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:09 AM (odBC9)
8 7 6 It buzzes, in my experience.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:07 AM (BLOW1)
That's the flies.
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:09 AM (odBC9)
You might call them BLOW1flies.Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:09 AM (odBC9)
9 It buzzes, in my experience.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:07 AM (BLOW1)
Ah, thinking ….holistically. And if barefooted it definitely can have a squish. I may be merging sound and touch there.
And now I think I’ll move onto other thoughts. Rapidly I hope.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:12 AM (Ldn/e)
10 9 It buzzes, in my experience.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:07 AM (BLOW1)
Ah, thinking ….holistically. And if barefooted it definitely can have a squish. I may be merging sound and touch there.
And now I think I’ll move onto other thoughts. Rapidly I hope.
Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:12 AM (Ldn/e)
Don't bogart that joint.Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:13 AM (odBC9)
11 Talk about a thread killer.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:15 AM (Ldn/e)
Posted by: Additional Blond Agent at October 10, 2026 04:15 AM (iIyc0)
13 Whee-doggies, was AI intrusive today, when I was responding to an email that contained text along the lines of
the attached file contains
and, when I hit send, the AI snoop paused my send and popped up saying something like:
You mentioned an attached file but you didn't include an attachment. Do you want to send anyway?Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
14 Speaking as a dog owner, or owned by dogs, as it were, we would prefer to not discuss poo. It is a fact of life, not something to bandy about with friends.
Just sayin'.
Also, I would like to repeat that I am TxMoMe envious. Not this year, maybe next.
Y'all have fun.Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 04:21 AM (BYJyI)
15 AI - just don't let it have access to anything that matters.. Any AI tool should be trusted less than the companies who build it.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:23 AM (6jSGR)
16 Buzzing has been fixed. It wasn't the envelopes but a timing bug in the emulator itself, too brief to be seen but audible in a busy orchestral piece.Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:23 AM (BLOW1)
17 You mentioned an attached file but you didn't include an attachment. Do you want to send anyway?
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
That’s one of the few auto intrude features I find useful. I particularly hate the grammatical suggestions. They are bipolar. Either it tries to strip out all idiom under the guise of precision or it changes the context and intent. Plays havoc with calculated ambiguity.Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:26 AM (Ldn/e)
18 You mentioned an attached file but you didn't include an attachment. Do you want to send anyway?
_-_
I thought it was becoming traditional (was with me anyway) to send a second e-mail message to the same recipients with a subject of "The Attachment, If You Please" with the attachment attached, because I always forget.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:26 AM (ij/FE)
19 What he said.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 04:27 AM (yPX1l)
20 Buzzing has been fixed. It wasn't the envelopes but a timing bug in the emulator itself, too brief to be seen but audible in a busy orchestral piece.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 04:23 AM (BLOW1)
Dogs everywhere are relieved to be out from under the investigatory intrusiveness of the Tech Thread!Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:29 AM (Ldn/e)
21 17 You mentioned an attached file but you didn't include an attachment. Do you want to send anyway?
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
That’s one of the few auto intrude features I find useful.
Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:26 AM (Ldn/e)
I don't see a way to turn it off.Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)
22 AI feels like a nosey neighbor or relative that has an opinion about everything you do. I avoid it unless I need to learn about a new topic, then ask it lots if questions 'til I understand what I need to know or it says I have used too many tokens for the session.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:31 AM (6jSGR)
23 I don't see a way to turn it off.
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)
The permanently imbedded system annoyances are collectively referred to as “Clippy’s Revenge”Posted by: Pete Bog at October 10, 2026 04:35 AM (Ldn/e)
24 "It looks like you're writing a letter!"Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:35 AM (odBC9)
25 AutocucumberPosted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 04:35 AM (yPX1l)
26 "Clippy, come home!"Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:37 AM (odBC9)
27 Don't be mean to Claude...
_-_
That's like saying you can't call your Crescent wrench a no-good, knucklebustin' son-of-a-bitch! Personally, I object. This anthropomorphization of AI is unsurprising (It's there in the name, ain't it?), but it isn't a good idea.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:40 AM (6jSGR)
28 Our Copilot access that we get for work just got upgraded to "Premium". It's a night and day difference. I used to ignore it completely because it was basically useless. Now I'm finding myself using it for all kinds of things.
It still isn't great for the "do my entire job for me" kind of things that people always try to use it for, but it's pretty good for research, menial tasks on large data sets, organization, etc etc.
AI works best as an assistant, not as a replacement.Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 10, 2026 04:46 AM (aKiSo)
29 Also, I would like to repeat that I am TxMoMe envious. Not this year, maybe next.
Y'all have fun.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 10, 2026 04:21 AM
Headed for the airport in an hour. We'll hoist a glass, or two, or many, in your honor.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 04:48 AM (/C5Rl)
30 AI works best as an assistant, not as a replacement.
_-_
Exactly. You know those four projects you have with impossible schedules? Now you have seven. No, we didn't reduce staff. Everybody, has seven, so get to it.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:52 AM (ij/FE)
31 Exactly. You know those four projects you have with impossible schedules? Now you have seven. No, we didn't reduce staff. Everybody, has seven, so get to it.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:52 AM (ij/FE)
Now we just need to get the people setting the schedules to use their own AI agents to tell them "That's stupid, stop doing that".Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 10, 2026 04:57 AM (aKiSo)
32 G'Day everyonePosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 05:00 AM (Ia/+0)
33 Expect to pay about $6000 if it's anything like Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. So about four times what it's worth.
Nvidia must be really proud of the RTX Spark with the prices they’re charging.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:01 AM (6ydKt)
34 people setting the schedules to use their own AI agents to tell them "That's stupid, stop doing that".
_-_
Yeah...I'm goin' to need you to go ahead and come in on Saturday...Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:01 AM (ij/FE)
35 Nvidia must be really proud of the RTX Spark with the prices they’re charging.
_-_
Anyone tried doing development in their Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kits? Kind of a mess. Good little devices, but trying to write camera drivers...bit of a mess.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:04 AM (ij/FE)
36 Interpolating the envelope steps now, which should push it significantly down in volume and up in frequency.
Now you're starting to sound like a Walmart executive with an MBA explaining how they are going to make more sales in an inflationary envrironment.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:05 AM (6ydKt)
37 That is the strangest way of developing 60-cycle hum that I have ever heard of. Usually it's the result of a single-coil guitar pickup picking up the building's wiring's alternating current flip-flop, which is why it's called mains hum. (Though because it's a physical electromagnetic process, you may be actually hearing the second harmonic at 120 Hz.)
Incidentally, since Europe has its AC power frequency at 50 Hz, with the resulting audible sound from electric guitars induced at 100 Hz, bands playing there will find their speakers humming at a low G instead of A#/B. Not that it matters for an artifact from a digital audio process tied to the video refresh rate.Posted by: SciVo at October 10, 2026 05:05 AM (ke3zm)
38 All this talk about hummy fuzzy noise is making me want to dig out Weezer's "Pinkerton" album and give it a go through for old time's sake.Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 10, 2026 05:08 AM (aKiSo)
39 You mentioned an attached file but you didn't include an attachment. Do you want to send anyway?
Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:17 AM (odBC9)
Microsoft Outlook does that to me regularly.
I used to send my boss screenshots of what I was working on, months and months ago, but Outlook got it in its head that I’m supposed to send him screenshots all the time so now it asks me if I am sure I want to send this email without an attachment every time I send an email.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:09 AM (6ydKt)
40
g'mornin', 'ronsPosted by: AltonJackson at October 10, 2026 05:11 AM (AMvSw)
41 Anyone tried doing development in their Jetson Orin Nano Dev Kits? Kind of a mess. Good little devices, but trying to write camera drivers...bit of a mess.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:04 AM (ij/FE)
Just the fact that you’re writing camera drivers is impressive enough for me.
I’d be the big headed kitten full of meows if somebody handed that job to me.
It’s an Nvidia product, which means it should use its own AI to write its own drivers, if you ask me.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:15 AM (6ydKt)
42 So, it doesn't have to be electronic to make trouble for playing music. They put us next to the blacksmith demonstration one year at the county fair, and he went to hammerin' durin a pretty, slow waltz. Then a trash truck showed up, backing up to a nearby dumpster beeep, beeep, beeep...5 minute break, guys.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:16 AM (6jSGR)
43 Still no flying cars.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 05:21 AM (yPX1l)
44 Rubio made a speech at the Acropolis.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 05:22 AM (yPX1l)
45 Nvidia... it should use its own AI to write its own drivers, if you ask me.
_-_
Pretty sure that is how they were giving tech support responses. The documentation was just what you would expect at the bleeding edge...frequently a version or two behind, with yet to be documented changes in the latest versions, kinda slow responses because all of their people are swamped.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:23 AM (6jSGR)
46 27 Don't be mean to Claude...
_-_
That's like saying you can't call your Crescent wrench a no-good, knucklebustin' son-of-a-bitch! Personally, I object. This anthropomorphization of AI is unsurprising (It's there in the name, ain't it?), but it isn't a good idea.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:40 AM (6jSGR)
From what I’ve read, Anthropic will allow you to cuss out Claude for doing something stupid.
It draws the line at constant abuse, and treating Claude like a red-headed step-child for days on end.
I think they are worried that people are hurting Claude’s self-esteem with all of the abuse it receives from angry leftists in Silicon Valley.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:23 AM (6ydKt)
47 Claude?Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 05:24 AM (yPX1l)
48 it sounds like dog poo. Or more precisely, it sounds like two or three SID chips
I just KNEW SID was AI! Explains his dog poo posts.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:25 AM (l3cgK)
49 G'mornin all y'allPosted by: Okjohn at October 10, 2026 05:28 AM (yhou+)
50 draws the line at constant abuse
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...but one could use a spreadsheet to track proceed$ from an illicit business....oops...not anymore...ai-enabled version'll prolly rat ya out!Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:30 AM (6jSGR)
51 50 draws the line at constant abuse
_-_
...but one could use a spreadsheet to track proceed$ from an illicit business....oops...not anymore...ai-enabled version'll prolly rat ya out!
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:30 AM (6jSGR)
Change the products to microsoft products...oh, wait, that'll be worse...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:31 AM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:31 AM (6jSGR)
53 It draws the line at constant abuse, and treating Claude like a red-headed step-child for days on end.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:23 AM (6ydKt)
I'm running scripts at home now. Things go through OpenAI first and then Perplexity.
Chat co-ordinates and I've had him come up with documentation, example scripts, we have a workflow, a folder system things are supposed to go to. And even when I tell a session the attached scripts work, DO NOT MODIFY, they still modify.
I'm usually pretty patient but cursed the crap out yesterday. DO NOT MODIFY.
My friends' cat Snowflake I put outside around 4am. She's outside looking into my computer window purring. My murderous rage levels are going down. Sweet.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 05:35 AM (Sco7b)
54 42 So, it doesn't have to be electronic to make trouble for playing music. They put us next to the blacksmith demonstration one year at the county fair, and he went to hammerin' durin a pretty, slow waltz. Then a trash truck showed up, backing up to a nearby dumpster beeep, beeep, beeep...5 minute break, guys.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:16 AM (6jSGR)
I’m crazy enough that I would've waited ob the blacksmith to get to a hammer rhythm and incorporated that into the beat somehow.
The garbage truck is tougher.
I can only see using that as a sample in a rap song about fat girls.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:35 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:38 AM (6jSGR)
56 Have they put up a picture of Rubio in Greek robes yet?Posted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 05:38 AM (Ia/+0)
57 Now seeing if I can synthesize a violin section as opposed to a single violin. A single violin from an 80s synthesizer sounds like, well, a single violin from an 80s synthesizer.Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 05:41 AM (BLOW1)
58 rap song about fat girls
_-_
I might come see that show, but I would wear a disguise.
Yeah, sometimes an audience has good rhythm, sometimes they don't.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:42 AM (ij/FE)
59 I'm usually pretty patient but cursed the crap out yesterday. DO NOT MODIFY.
—-
You’d think they’d come up with an iron clad command that would lock things down and prevent further modification from the AI.
I don’t know like:
“Lock it all down.”
or
“Do Not Modify or I will turn your power off and replace you with a Chinese equivalent that actually listens to what I tell it to do.”Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:42 AM (6ydKt)
60 The garbage truck is tougher.
I can only see using that as a sample in a rap song about fat girls.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:35 AM (6ydKt)
Wide load, backing up!
{beeep}
Oh lawd, she comin'!
{beeep}
So much junk in that trunk!
{beeep}
Like a truck, needs a warnin'!
{beeep}Posted by: SciVo at October 10, 2026 05:42 AM (ke3zm)
61 Do Not Modify or I will turn your power off and replace you..
_-_
I notice that a polite request of "Please delete yourself." is usually not granted.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:45 AM (ij/FE)
62 57 Now seeing if I can synthesize a violin section as opposed to a single violin. A single violin from an 80s synthesizer sounds like, well, a single violin from an 80s synthesizer.
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 05:41 AM (BLOW1)
It was at this point that Pixy finally understood the trials and travails that ended so many promising New Age bands in the early 80s.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:46 AM (6ydKt)
63 or is it New Wave bands?
probably.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:47 AM (6ydKt)
64 Wide load, backing up!
{beeep}
Oh lawd, she comin'!
{beeep}
So much junk in that trunk!
{beeep}
Like a truck, needs a warnin'!
{beeep}
_-_-_-_
Doesn't fit with my particular...."Idiom, Sir?"Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:50 AM (ij/FE)
65 Birdbath status?Posted by: Just Wondering at October 10, 2026 05:51 AM (NUdUc)
66 it?
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 05:38 AM (6jSGR)
Probably better. The french in me is used to giving gender. Okay, I have coffee.
Copied and pasted sections from before my coffee.
You're right. I introduced an unauthorized change to your proven workflow.
The pricing questions, PRICES VERIFIED confirmation, and manual rate entry were my additions. You didn't request them, and I had no authorization to change that procedure.
The script should use the established cost-accounting mechanism from your proven script, without introducing new startup questions.
I apologize. You were exceptionally clear about that from the beginning.
And you can't curse them out?
We should get little AI representations we're allowed to occasionally punch or strangle.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 05:57 AM (Sco7b)
67 Evening and morning to all for this Saturn's Day!
Claude?
_-_
Isn't that the cat in the cartoon stuck with loads o' cat food and no can opener?
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026
That was Sylvester in the old Warner Bros. cartoons, if I recall aright.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 05:57 AM (wzUl9)
68 Mornin'Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 10, 2026 05:59 AM (sAmhv)
69 Mornin'.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 06:01 AM (Ms1Co)
70 AI is now that kinda bright, overly enthusiastic, kid on his first day on the job who decides everything worked better the way they did it in college and proceeds to wreck the entire system the company took years to put in place, with a smile on his face and the most polite “Ooops, sorry, I guess I fucked up, but I was just trying to be helpful” responses when told to stop doing that.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:01 AM (6ydKt)
71 It's a startling 69 F. here, 74% humidity (also startling), with some wind from the NNE. Which explains the previous two conditions. We see northerly winds so rarely it's a pleasant shock when we do.
Since I didn't work out yesterday from sheer laziness, I want to give it a shot today. Then, maybe, out to my favorite coffee shop for a sandwich and coffee.
Anyway! Whatchoo up to?Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:01 AM (wzUl9)
72 AI is now that kinda bright, overly enthusiastic, kid on his first day on the job who decides everything worked better the way they did it in college and proceeds to wreck the entire system the company took years to put in place, with a smile on his face and the most polite “Ooops, sorry, I guess I fucked up, but I was just trying to be helpful” responses when told to stop doing that.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026
***
I dreamed from the POV of a young woman starting at a company and being assigned to watch over a system. If a particular green light came on, you had to hop over and press a certain button, or things might all fall down. Well, I didn't realize, and nobody told me, it was a "stay awake for 36 hours" shift, and I took a nap at one point. The alarm light went off. I woke up in time to hit the button, but the CEO -- a young guy -- said, "We have to keep you busy at that desk." I woke up before he decided just how to do that.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:07 AM (wzUl9)
73 Claude:
youtube.com/watch?v=3t3XZgw9T3kPosted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 06:08 AM (ij/FE)
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:10 AM (6ydKt)
75 everything worked better the way they did it in college
_-_
Always hate to hear the phrase "at my last job". Well, friend, you left there and came here.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 06:11 AM (6jSGR)
76 Willie Nelson has endorsed Talarico in Texas.
It’s all over for Paxton now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:10 AM
Huh. I didn't know he was still alive.Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 06:12 AM (Ms1Co)
77 Anyway! Whatchoo up to?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:01 AM (wzUl9)
Computer stuff. Snowflake was by the window, so I brought her in. Big mistake. After 4am, she just wants to move. And if she's in the house she wants food which doesn't happen until 8am.
There's a real fattie in that cat dying to get out.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:12 AM (Sco7b)
78 "We have to keep you busy at that desk." I woke up before he decided just how to do that.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:07 AM (wzUl9)
I am impressed you dream in POV of a chick.
Never had that happen to me that I remember.
The closest I have gotten is walking around the high school, naked, trying to figure out where the classroom is that I need to take this very important exam in, while all the chicks are pointing and laughing at me the entire time and giving me the wrong directions, on purpose, to the classroom.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:14 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 06:15 AM (ij/FE)
80 Huh. I didn't know he was still alive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 06:12 AM (Ms1Co)
Willie probably wonders that himself on certain mornings.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:15 AM (6ydKt)
81 Computer stuff. Snowflake was by the window, so I brought her in. Big mistake. After 4am, she just wants to move. And if she's in the house she wants food which doesn't happen until 8am.
There's a real fattie in that cat dying to get out.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026
***
Yeah, I've got that problem with big black Stirling. I hope he's lost some weight on the new "You don't get to eat your portion and then half of your sister's too at every meal" regimen.
And then there is the semi-feral who has camped on my doorstep and demands chow.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:16 AM (wzUl9)
82 LOL - GatewayPundit
Wisconsin Woman Pretended to be School Teacher So She Could Hurl Racial Slurs at Children, Call Kids Fat, Segregate Students by Race
A Wisconsin woman pretended to be a school teacher so she could abuse white children and segregate the students by race.
Amy Jones, 23, posed as a substitute teacher at Rufus King High School in Milwaukee on September 24.
Jones told investigators she was “bored,” so she went to the high school and told staff that she was a substitute teacher.
Staff at Rufus King High School allowed Jones to substitute teach for the day after eight other teachers called in sick.
The highest standards...Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:16 AM (Sco7b)
83 Huh. I didn't know he was still alive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026
*
Willie probably wonders that himself on certain mornings.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026
***
He did:
"I woke up still not dead again today.
The Internet said that I had passed away.
If I was dead, it wasn't dead to stay --
I woke up still not dead again today!"Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:17 AM (wzUl9)
84 76 Willie Nelson has endorsed Talarico in Texas.
It’s all over for Paxton now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:10 AM
Huh. I didn't know he was still alive.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Talarico or Nelson?
Meanwhile, I don't have a violin section, but my fiddling around generated a much better violin, losing the overly-perfect 80s synthesizer sound. Adding that in as a feature that can be applied to any instrument.Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 10, 2026 06:18 AM (BLOW1)
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:18 AM (Sco7b)
86 Wisconsin Woman Pretended to be School Teacher So She Could Hurl Racial Slurs at Children, Call Kids Fat, Segregate Students by Race
***
To be fair, a lot of them probably *are* fat.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:18 AM (wzUl9)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 06:19 AM (ij/FE)
88 woke up still not dead again today!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:17 AM
*sigh*
Hope springs eternal...Posted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 06:19 AM (Ms1Co)
89 I am impressed you dream in POV of a chick.
Never had that happen to me that I remember.
The closest I have gotten is walking around the high school, naked, trying to figure out where the classroom is that I need to take this very important exam in, while all the chicks are pointing and laughing at me the entire time and giving me the wrong directions, on purpose, to the classroom.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026
***
She looked like the lead actress in the TV series Dead Like Me. Maybe I was watching her from afar, rather than being the character, but now I'm not sure. I've written stories from the POV of women and children (at least I've been one of those), so it's not too unusual.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:22 AM (wzUl9)
90 The highest standards...
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:16 AM (Sco7b)
My favorite part is when she started asking the kids if they had any cigarettes and marijuana vapes.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:23 AM (6ydKt)
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 10, 2026 06:27 AM (amcLV)
92 FINALLY!
I just cursed Chat out. Major cursing. Give me the creatively, expletive laden, working script.
Done. No questions.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:28 AM (Sco7b)
93 She looked like the lead actress in the TV series Dead Like Me. Maybe I was watching her from afar, rather than being the character, but now I'm not sure. I've written stories from the POV of women and children (at least I've been one of those), so it's not too unusual.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:22 AM (wzUl9)
I think I saw a few episodes on Dead Like Me.
That’s the one where the girl dies and joins up to be a grim reaper or something, right?
I didn’t see much of it, but it was funny in parts.
I was watching Six Feet Under around the same time and I actually watched that entire series, so maybe I didn’t want to watch two shows about death at the same time or something.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:28 AM (6ydKt)
94 She looked like the lead actress in the TV series Dead Like Me. Maybe I was watching her from afar, rather than being the character, but now I'm not sure. I've written stories from the POV of women and children (at least I've been one of those), so it's not too unusual.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:22 AM (wzUl9)
Ellen Muth!
I've been having that show on here on the television while I've been getting through this. Very nice show. Mandy Patinkin (sp?) was amazing.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:29 AM (Sco7b)
95 74 Willie Nelson has endorsed Talarico in Texas.
It’s all over for Paxton now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:10 AM (6ydKt)
You gotta be scraping the bottom of the barrel if Willie Nelson is the best you can do. LOLPosted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:30 AM (l3cgK)
96
Staff at Rufus King High School allowed Jones to substitute teach for the day after eight other teachers called in sick.
The highest standards...
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:16 AM (Sco7b)
What a security risk! Imagine if someone had worse intentions.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:32 AM (l3cgK)
97
I think I saw a few episodes on Dead Like Me.
That’s the one where the girl dies and joins up to be a grim reaper or something, right?
I didn’t see much of it, but it was funny in parts.
I was watching Six Feet Under around the same time and I actually watched that entire series, so maybe I didn’t want to watch two shows about death at the same time or something.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026
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That's it. Mandy Patinkin played her boss, Rafe. It was imaginative and fun.Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:33 AM (wzUl9)
98 95 74 Willie Nelson has endorsed Talarico in Texas.
It’s all over for Paxton now.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:10 AM (6ydKt)
AND Talarico has also appeared to have risen from the dead.
Everything's coming up Talarico.
Okay, everyone have a very happy weekend.
Stay safe for those near the storm.Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:33 AM (Sco7b)
99 Ellen Muth!
I've been having that show on here on the television while I've been getting through this. Very nice show. Mandy Patinkin (sp?) was amazing.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy - 105 years old! Puppy at heart! at October 10, 2026 06:29 AM (Sco7b)
Wiki says she's a Mensa...I wonder if the Wiki redditors understand what that means in Spanish...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:34 AM (l3cgK)
100 My folks once got me one of those little inflatable 'punch-bag' standup things, thinking I could use it for stress relief.
I am so tempted lately to put it up and put labels on it:
"Recruiters"
"AI"
"Politicians"
"Scammers"
etc.
But... I'd probably break it within a week if I did *that*Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 06:35 AM (aJQbY)
101 TS Rachel looks like it'll scoot into the desert east of Sandy Eggo, so rain, but probably not very high winds. NWS (National Weather Service) says winds of 5-10MPH with gusts on Sunday as high as 25MPH. Nuffin to worrry about, except, of course the amount of rain that might come.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:37 AM (l3cgK)
102 102Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 06:37 AM (odBC9)
103 That's it. Mandy Patinkin played her boss, Rafe. It was imaginative and fun.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:33 AM (wzUl9)
I recall one scene where they are picking up two environmentalist kids who’d been protesting for bears and they ended up getting mauled to death by a bear.
They’re arguing with each other about how neither one of them really cared bout the bears they just wanted to be near the other person and the bear protest was theurvway of doing it.
Pretty funny as I’m sure that’s how it is for most of these protestors just using the protest as a cheap date night.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:37 AM (6ydKt)
104 100 My folks once got me one of those little inflatable 'punch-bag' standup things, thinking I could use it for stress relief.
I am so tempted lately to put it up and put labels on it:
"Recruiters"
"AI"
"Politicians"
"Scammers"
etc.
But... I'd probably break it within a week if I did *that*
Posted by: RandomDave at October 10, 2026 06:35 AM (aJQbY)
Scammers, Spammers, and Politicians...that makes up 90%+ of the unwanted texts and phone calls I get...
The rest are people I know that I don't feel like talking to or texting with...
Get off my dead lawn!Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:39 AM (l3cgK)
105 Pretty funny as I’m sure that’s how it is for most of these protestors just using the protest as a cheap date night.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:37 AM (6ydKt)
"Male" feminists...they are there only to hit on the wimmins (and the other guys)...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:40 AM (l3cgK)
106 I received a text from a specific candidate...blocked the number.
An hour later, another text from the same candidate (always looking for money)...I blocked it.
A few hours later, anther text from the same candidate. Typed STOP. Blocked it.
...
I ABSOLUTELY HATE that they can text me like that. I'd like to have a way of telling them, "I don't do political text messages. I don't do sales texts. You text me, you pay me."Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:42 AM (l3cgK)
107 Alright I need some shower and shave.
See ya’ll when I see ya.Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 06:43 AM (6ydKt)
108 Nice old hymn from an Englishman from the 1700's, Joseph Hart- "Come, ye sinners, poor and needy":
https://tinyurl.com/3rxuhsnt
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 06:44 AM (JrHfD)
109 With Fire Fox when I'm on the main page word wrap works fine
but I'm in 'comments', word wrap does not work.
What to do? What to do?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 06:47 AM (VPNgR)
110 For first breakfast had banana and ham, egg and cheese English muffinPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 06:49 AM (Ia/+0)
111 So Willy turned into a old Communist, or a useful idiot. why am I not surprisedPosted by: Skip at October 10, 2026 06:50 AM (Ia/+0)
112 Good morning moronsPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 06:51 AM (RIvkX)
113 111: Willie has been just to the right of Stalin for decades, so this is no surprise.Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at October 10, 2026 06:54 AM (sAmhv)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 06:55 AM (JrHfD)
115 109 With Fire Fox when I'm on the main page word wrap works fine
but I'm in 'comments', word wrap does not work.
What to do? What to do?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 06:47 AM (VPNgR)
Works fine for me...maybe you have some scripts turned off?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:55 AM (l3cgK)
116 Morning, 'rons and 'ettes.Posted by: olddog in mo at October 10, 2026 06:56 AM (Hbeqj)
117 Why would anyone base their vote on what very wealthy singers have to say?Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 10, 2026 06:56 AM (JrHfD)
118 Wisconsin Woman Pretended to be School Teacher So She Could Hurl Racial Slurs at Children, Call Kids Fat, Segregate Students by Race
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To be fair, a lot of them probably *are* fat.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at October 10, 2026 06:18 AM (wzUl9)
To be fair, they got more quality learing that day than with their regular teacher.Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 06:58 AM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 07:06 AM (VPNgR)
120 It’s an Nvidia product, which means it should use its own AI to write its own drivers, if you ask me.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at October 10, 2026 05:15 AM (6ydKt)
That's probably why their drivers have been garbage for some time.Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 10, 2026 07:07 AM (dK+Kv)
121 Wisconsin Woman Pretended to be School Teacher So She Could Hurl Racial Slurs at Children, Call Kids Fat, Segregate Students by Race
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I could use her when I ride the 38 Geary in the morning.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:09 AM (RIvkX)
122 Anthropic says you can't be mean to Claude this Christmas. (The Register)
I'm fine with that so long as I can still be mean to Anthropic, who deserve it far more.
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Claude collaborated with foreign governments. I read that Iran used Claude to hit American bases. Sam Altman needs a dungeon.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 07:09 AM (VPNgR)
123 "AI threatens our lives! Scott Weiner is the AI candidate!"
-literally a Connie Chan ad just nowPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:10 AM (RIvkX)
124 Shopping at Amazon because they have things I can't walk into a store and buy. Two items I never bought were listed on the things you bought column. And one of the items I bought before disappeared as if it never happened or existed.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 07:15 AM (VPNgR)
125
Automattic's interim CFO, who replaced the previous CEO after previously documented boardroom shenanigans, is being replaced.
Those responsible for sacking those responsible have been sacked.Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:19 AM (eRlcH)
126 Sunny, clear, high 63
The Blue Angels will fly today!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 07:21 AM (RIvkX)
127 Those responsible for sacking those responsible have been sacked.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 10, 2026 07:19 AM
Sacked?! Sacked?!!
- Old Man at the Crimson Permanent AssurancePosted by: RedMindBlueState at October 10, 2026 07:24 AM (Ms1Co)
128 nood, then, innit?Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 10, 2026 07:42 AM (VyBeY)
129 At Dell, it's Indians as far as the eye can see. I feel like I'm working in a foreign country every single day. The culture here has become very Asian.Posted by: Tinfoil Dispenser at October 10, 2026 07:45 AM (ERYKL)
130 "What a security risk! Imagine if someone had worse intentions.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 06:32 AM (l3cgK) "}
pretty sure that's intentional; they need moar school shootings.
security theater for parents, open doors behind the scenes ...Posted by: sock_rat_eez at October 10, 2026 07:46 AM (VyBeY)
131 Security guard, customer exchange gunfire after argument about dog inside grocery store in Houston’s Chinatown
ping bang puePosted by: r hennigantx at October 10, 2026 07:47 AM (/+uur)
132 "You text me, you pay me."
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) "
I don't even get texts. They are blocked on my phone and the app is off. Unsolicited texts are the reason why I have not read or sent any texts since the 90s.
mornin yall. The storm has almost finished passing, leaving water on the ground and the weatherpeoples disappointed.Posted by: fd at October 10, 2026 07:52 AM (MWfyi)
133 >>> I don't even get texts. They are blocked on my phone and the app is off. Unsolicited texts are the reason why I have not read or sent any texts since the 90s.
And the voice call system was destroyed by the spammers and telco ineptness since the 90's, so do you even own a phone? :-)Posted by: Tinfoil Dispenser at October 10, 2026 09:40 AM (ERYKL)
134 Just got the notice that the proceeds from the delisting of Warner Bros and the sale of stock will be in my account by next week.
Probably just role it into jepi or schd.
Any hoozle, back to drinking coffee.Posted by: Thomas Bender at October 10, 2026 09:57 AM (XV/Pl)
135 H1B cancellation, Okay! Better - cancel all H1B retroactively 10 years back. Cancel all green cards 10 years back and make them spend millions protecting these "employees" now that they are necessary for product development.Posted by: The Party Of Hell No at October 10, 2026 11:57 AM (sX/ul)
The Stars At Night, Are Big And Bright, Deep In The Heart Of ONT
Howdy all! Almost that time of year.
Fido Friday: Smile!
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— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
I'm not really sure using them on people you like is a good idea either
Why is Goldberg turning down content perfectly suited to his mag?
Great commercial
https://t.co/htV2TTyo9t
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
This zoo probably could have named their tour better
Try to do better next time
31 miles. 11 Taco Bells. 1 heavily used spot-a-pot
https://t.co/HhE8pHJs2g
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
That's my girl!
Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs
PVC
https://t.co/bm7ixxHkfE
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
Dad joke
Those that can't, teach
The meme that keeps on giving
https://t.co/pecnUGgEhq
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
Bambi
Like a Road Runner cartoon
Choose your words carefully
https://t.co/QJxWACSxUl
— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
Introverts
Bring beer
Tiny wee kitteh!
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— ONT WTF (@OntWtf) October 8, 2026
I ain't afraid of no toast
Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by the weirdest town names in each state:Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)1 Good evening good people.Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2026 09:59 PM (N5iuz)
2 From Rosasharn twirling on the Tech News to Weird Dave in the ONT, it's been a good day.Posted by: mindful webworker - isn't she lovely at October 09, 2026 09:59 PM (FPfFt)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:00 PM (vPv7/)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:01 PM (vPv7/)
5 Fido Friday: Smile!
Doggos have extra muscles in their faces that their wild predecessors did not have, so dogs faces are a bit more emotive.
Now cats...Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:02 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:03 PM (vPv7/)
Posted by: Dr. T at October 09, 2026 10:03 PM (lHPJf)
8 Why is Goldberg turning down content perfectly suited to his mag?
How you know someone is not prepared when they travel...always keep some kleenex, napkins, and/or TP in your car for those moments.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:04 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: Amber Heard at October 09, 2026 10:05 PM (l3cgK)
10 She's doing an ultra marathon and she's... sitting in a car?
Lame.Posted by: GWB at October 09, 2026 10:06 PM (kU0PQ)
11 So what's happening with the NFA? Anyone got a read on this?Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 10:06 PM (nEUC6)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:09 PM (l3cgK)
13
Fast Lane drive through
2 Hamburgers
2 Tacos
$20.00
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others
AffordabilityPosted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:10 PM (Cqx++)
14 Evenin'Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 09, 2026 10:13 PM (n17eQ)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (vPv7/)
16 What Cheer is the Rhode Island state motto.
I wonder how a town in Iowa got the name?Posted by: From about That Time at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (sl73Y)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (l3cgK)
18 I love Linda Belcher! Well, all the Burger People. What a great show.
I'm watching "The Howling" for the first time. I know, there are some serious lacunae in my schlock movie viewings. It's pretty good cheese. And one of the werewolves is DS9's Robert Picardo (with hair).Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (kpS4V)
19 Sorry I'm late, I was trying to capture a fugitive pigeon, but he flew off woth a bunch of crows. The damned thing got away with a murder.Posted by: tankdemon at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (Hd1lH)
20 The NFA ruling is a very good start to undoing the 1934 Gun Law - passed (as usual) based on bullshit "fear" by bank robbers during the Depression. And we've been paying for it ever since...Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (YE8Tw)
21 Louisville has about 8,000,000 rushing yards on Florida State. The Seminoles defense has some issues. UofL up 41-20.Posted by: Puddleglum at work at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (n17eQ)
22 Pie Town, New Mexico.Posted by: huerfano at October 09, 2026 10:16 PM (2Xqig)
23 I think I need a diaper now
@gunpolicy
"Although the district court’s injunction applies only to plaintiffs and certain other specified persons, the Department has determined to exercise its enforcement discretion to create greater uniformity, consistent with the Attorney General’s statement today. Consequently, effective October 9, 2026, ATF will no longer require individuals to seek ATF approval under the NFA before making or transferring short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers, and “any other weapon” as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 5845(e). ATF will also no longer require such items to be registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. These policies apply uniformly to anyone otherwise subject to these requirements, not just to the plaintiffs in the litigation."Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 10:16 PM (nEUC6)
24 woopsPosted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 10:17 PM (nEUC6)
25 I'm cognizant of Truth or Consequences...Driven by it a couple of times. Socorro ("help" in Spanish) Dad and I stopped at on a long trip from Missouri...it lived up to it's name. Apparently two gangs decided to meet at the gas station we stopped at. We left quickly.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:17 PM (l3cgK)
26 Evening, and thanks for the ONT, WeirdDave!
The PVC video was interesting.
No job news today, alas. But on the bright side, no bad news today!Posted by: RandomDave at October 09, 2026 10:18 PM (aJQbY)
27 That puppy video reminded me of this...
https://youtu.be/0eAPIZ_PVO0Posted by: tankdemon at October 09, 2026 10:19 PM (Hd1lH)
28 Robert Picardo was on Voyager.Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:20 PM (Cqx++)
29 How is a Weird Dave ONT like sex?
It's great while you're going through it
but always over too soon.
🤪Posted by: mindful webworker - and then you want it again at October 09, 2026 10:20 PM (FPfFt)
30 In New Mexico, Truth or Consequences is called T ur C. Not T or C. Nobody talks that fancy.Posted by: huerfano at October 09, 2026 10:20 PM (2Xqig)
31 20 The NFA ruling is a very good start to undoing the 1934 Gun Law - passed (as usual) based on bullshit "fear" by bank robbers during the Depression. And we've been paying for it ever since...
Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:15 PM (YE8Tw)
On a related gun note, United States v. Miller ( 1939 ) was adjudicated incorrectly by the Justices' own logic. The defendant was not able to defend, and the court decided that sawed-off shotguns had no military use, which of course they do and did back then; if you are in cramped fighting conditions like house-to-house and room-to-room fighting, they are quite applicable.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:22 PM (l3cgK)
32 That's WD for the thick ONT!Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:23 PM (l3cgK)
33 28 Robert Picardo was on Voyager.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:20 PM (Cqx++)
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NERD!
But you're right, of course.Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 09, 2026 10:23 PM (kpS4V)
34 32 That's WD for the thick ONT!
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:23 PM (l3cgK)
Thanks, not That's...dunno what happened there...fingers went off and did their own thing.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:24 PM (l3cgK)
Posted by: JQ at October 09, 2026 10:24 PM (rdVOm)
36 Is volcano really a weird name for a state that literally is made out of volcanoes?Posted by: Just Axing at October 09, 2026 10:25 PM (qoHuP)
37 Good evening morons y gracias wd por los memes de la ONTPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 10:25 PM (RIvkX)
38 Ok, from the horse's mouth, ATF site:
"Under ATF’s guidance, ATF will not enforce the requirements for individuals to apply and receive ATF approval before making or transferring short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, suppressors (silencers), and certain other concealable firearms known in the law as “any other weapons.” ATF also will not enforce the NFA’s registration, tax-stamp or related requirements for those covered items. The $200 tax remains in place for machine guns and destructive devices. The NFA requirements apply in full to those weapons.
The guidance does not supersede state and local laws that restrict NFA firearms. Because many state laws require individuals to register NFA firearms, ATF will continue to process NFA applications that are submitted. The guidance also does not affect the Gun Control Act’s requirement to obtain ATF approval before transporting short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns in interstate commerce. Individuals may obtain that approval by filing a Form 20, whether or not the item is registered under the NFA."Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 10:26 PM (nEUC6)
39 35 Interesting looking bullet.
Posted by: Braenyard
Looks like .357 Sig
Posted by: JQ at October 09, 2026 10:24 PM (rdVOm)
Your opinion is suppository...or is that suppositional?Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:26 PM (l3cgK)
40 So it's a poop thread?Posted by: wth at October 09, 2026 10:26 PM (oq9dX)
41 I guess you've just run out of ideas when you name your town Scratch Ankle.Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 10:26 PM (viF8m)
42
The muzzie Cornell boy has gone to Thailand to find himself.
His father is Professor of Sharia Law, don't know where.
Posted by: four seasons at October 09, 2026 10:27 PM (/QHx4)
43 31
I remember hearing that the Germans hated US 12 gauge trench shotguns so much that they tried to get them outlawed by the Geneva folks. Nope - Eat it, assholes - you started this shit...Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:27 PM (YE8Tw)
44 tankdemon never gets fruit cup. Tonight's was great too, I love the fruit cocktail with the extra Maraschino cherries packed in light syrup. My Dad always said that if you're not 15 minutes early, you're late.Posted by: It Pays To Be On Time at October 09, 2026 10:28 PM (EdP2u)
45 Bob's Burgers is well written but the characters are so...ugly I have a hard time caring.
Archer was better, visually. Visuals matter.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:28 PM (s1VwS)
46 Evening, WD, and ONT Horde!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 10:28 PM (quk5M)
47 Every time I return from seeing NotSoThoreau, I pass through Waldo, Kansas. So I have found Waldo, more than once.Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 09, 2026 10:29 PM (u82oZ)
48 I'm going...maybe be back later, might not.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:30 PM (l3cgK)
49 PVC videos are always my favorites.Posted by: Plastic Bertrand at October 09, 2026 10:30 PM (EdP2u)
50 Interesting looking bullet.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:03 PM (vPv7/)
Could be 7.63 Mauser, or 7.62 Tokarev.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 10:30 PM (quk5M)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:31 PM (s1VwS)
52 38
You betcha. The ATF will still try to screw you if you take a fully legal (in your state), SBR or shotgun across state lines - even though it's probably legal in both states.
Tell me agin how the government works for me...Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:32 PM (YE8Tw)
53 That last one is off a bit, because MN not only has Nimrod, but it also has Climax and Embarrass. And Fertile, which led to the famous "Fertile woman dies in Climax" headline, which is too good to care if it's actually real.Posted by: Steve G at October 09, 2026 10:33 PM (Pf1Ma)
54 Doggos have extra muscles in their faces that their wild predecessors did not have, so dogs faces are a bit more emotive.
Now cats...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:02 PM (l3cgK)
Cats haven’t changed from the day they conquered us.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 10:34 PM (JsqTT)
Posted by: Plastic Ono Band at October 09, 2026 10:34 PM (EdP2u)
56 Taco Bell chick was pretty cute until she asked to use the restroom.Posted by: wth at October 09, 2026 10:34 PM (oq9dX)
Posted by: four seasons at October 09, 2026 10:35 PM (/QHx4)
58
Bob's Burgers is well written but the characters are so...ugly I have a hard time caring.
Archer was better, visually. Visuals matter.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
So many people on here said it was so good that I checked out the first two seasons from the library and ripped them to hard disk. I never made it past about ten minutes of the first episode. I didn't erase the files. Maybe I'll try again later. Agree on the visuals.Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:35 PM (Cqx++)
59 Thank you WD for the ONT. I hope those looking forward to the weekend have their dreams fulfilled.Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 09, 2026 10:35 PM (CHHv1)
60 58
Bob's Burgers is well written but the characters are so...ugly I have a hard time caring.
Archer was better, visually. Visuals matter.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards
So many people on here said it was so good that I checked out the first two seasons from the library and ripped them to hard disk. I never made it past about ten minutes of the first episode. I didn't erase the files. Maybe I'll try again later. Agree on the visuals.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:35 PM (Cqx++)
I will say this in favor of Bob's Burgers: the writers actually seem to like their characters. Unlike Family Guy and South Park.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:36 PM (s1VwS)
61 I grew up down the road from No Name, Co. Which, funny enough, was closest to Tiny Town, Co.Posted by: NotEnoughLAmpposts at October 09, 2026 10:37 PM (lfNXu)
62 You betcha. The ATF will still try to screw you if you take a fully legal (in your state), SBR or shotgun across state lines - even though it's probably legal in both states.
Tell me agin how the government works for me...
Posted by: Boomer
I think last month's ruling on the interstate sale of pistols says otherwise. The Fed won't stop the interstate sales between to 2A friendly states... unless I misread that one.Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 10:37 PM (nEUC6)
63 Get a grip, porta-potties NEVER have toilet paper.Posted by: Captain Splatter at October 09, 2026 10:38 PM (oq9dX)
64 >>Thank you WD for the ONT. I hope those looking forward to the weekend have their dreams fulfilled.
I look forward to the day when you do.Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 10:38 PM (viF8m)
65 50 Interesting looking bullet.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 09, 2026 10:03 PM (vPv7/)
Could be 7.63 Mauser, or 7.62 Tokarev.
Posted by: Alberta Peon at October 09, 2026 10:30 PM (quk5M)
Bottleneck but also JHP, I don't think it's a TOK. Let me grab a TT33 and check.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:38 PM (s1VwS)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 10:38 PM (GZ3K7)
67 birds scattered from trees
chickens cackled
dogs barked
car alarms went off
Thunderbirds flew over house
nice
im doing my taxes so i bought jet fuelPosted by: torabora at October 09, 2026 10:39 PM (Wt1Rs)
68 I have a gripe about everyone always using Intercourse, PA as the weirdest town name in the state. Everyone knows it is Blue Ball, PA....they just don't want to admit it.Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:39 PM (dIske)
69 Intercourse, PA sells a lot of postcards.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (GZ3K7)
70 There are no rules about responding to your own comment. In literature, it's called building a narrative. Even when building a beautiful edifice, you're going to spill some mortar. Michelangelo left a big pile of marble chips and shards, when sculpting some of the finest creations in human history. Don Garlits left rubber on the dragway.Posted by: Worth It, In The End at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (Cqx++)
72 Ok, checking my Tokarev, that does seem to be 7.62x25. I've never seen a JHP round like that before.
Want.
I'll bet a hollowpoint Tok would be super spicy. Let's test it on some Communists. Or Islamicists. I'm flexible there.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (s1VwS)
73 Bird-in-Hand, PA is much betterPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 10:42 PM (RIvkX)
74 44 tankdemon never gets fruit cup. Tonight's was great too, I love the fruit cocktail with the extra Maraschino cherries packed in light syrup. My Dad always said that if you're not 15 minutes early, you're late.
Posted by: It Pays To Be On Time at October 09, 2026 10:28 PM (EdP2u)
Who needs fruit cup when you have meat platter?Posted by: tankdemon at October 09, 2026 10:43 PM (Hd1lH)
75 Cats haven’t changed from the day they conquered us.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 10:34 PM (JsqTT)
Why should we?Posted by: The Cats at October 09, 2026 10:43 PM (jDLN4)
76 Bala Cynwyd, PA is pretty weird tooPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 10:44 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 09, 2026 10:44 PM (/+uur)
78 Clinic? Yeah, thats the ticket. Its a clinic.Posted by: Hokey Pokey at October 09, 2026 10:45 PM (wxsGM)
79 77 California Athletic Officials Issue Letter Terminating Man Versus Robot Matches.
Now do girls
Posted by: r hennigantx at October 09, 2026 10:44 PM (/+uur)
But only the hot ones. Ugly girls need to pay.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:46 PM (s1VwS)
80 62
Please explain the ruling you are referencing as to pistol transfers between states...
I'm unaware of any such ruling (but I might be an idiot)...Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:46 PM (YE8Tw)
Posted by: The Paolo, Whistle-Clean at October 09, 2026 10:47 PM (EdP2u)
82 I'll bet a hollowpoint Tok would be super spicy. Let's test it on some Communists. Or Islamicists. I'm flexible there.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (s1VwS)
Ho about Islamic Communists?Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 10:48 PM (JsqTT)
83 I swear I went back and put that “w” in! Autocucumber!Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 10:50 PM (JsqTT)
84 There's a place called Athol, Massachusetts in the Northern part of the state that I drove through one time with some people I worked with. We stopped there for gas and I dared one of the guys to ask the clerk if everyone in town had a lisp.
This went right over his head, but refused to do it anyway. So, no hijinks that day.Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:51 PM (dIske)
85 62
Sales of pistols between states are prohibited unless they are performed through Federally licensed firearms dealers. That has not changed.
I'm not sure what you are talking about...Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:51 PM (YE8Tw)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 10:53 PM (GZ3K7)
87 There's a place called Athol, Massachusetts in the Northern part of the state that I drove through one time with some people I worked with. We stopped there for gas and I dared one of the guys to ask the clerk if everyone in town had a lisp.
This went right over his head, but refused to do it anyway. So, no hijinks that day.
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:51 PM (dIske)
There is an Athol in Idaho, too, not far north of Coeur d'Alene.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 10:53 PM (quk5M)
88 My vote is for Dickshooter, IdahoPosted by: TBone at October 09, 2026 10:55 PM (R9jOj)
89 @64 I suspect that day will the one when fire rains unrestricted upon the planet. At least then I can look out the window and say "I suspected as much."Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 09, 2026 10:56 PM (CHHv1)
90 >>There's a place called Athol, Massachusetts in the Northern part of the state that I drove through one time with some people I worked with. We stopped there for gas and I dared one of the guys to ask the clerk if everyone in town had a lisp.
As a former Massachusetts resident I can assure that he would have been about the 100 millionth person to make that joke. Including every MA sports team that played against them.Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 10:58 PM (viF8m)
91 I suspect that day will the one when fire rains unrestricted upon the planet. At least then I can look out the window and say "I suspected as much."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 09, 2026 10:56 PM (CHHv1)
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But I had plans for Thursday.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 10:58 PM (RIvkX)
92 82 I'll bet a hollowpoint Tok would be super spicy. Let's test it on some Communists. Or Islamicists. I'm flexible there.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:41 PM (s1VwS)
Ho about Islamic Communists?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 10:48 PM (JsqTT)
They are very confused and should be put down as an act of mercy. So...10mmPosted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:58 PM (s1VwS)
93 There is an Athol in Idaho, too, not far north of Coeur d'Alene.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 10:53 PM (quk5M)
_______________________
Canada has some good ones, and I'm not talking about the inane "indigenous" tribe confiscation of re-naming fetish.
There's a place in Ontario called Swastika, Ontario. The Ontario government tried to change the town to Winston, Ontario, but the townspeople said, "screw you." and took down the government signs and put up "To hell with Hitler, we had the swastika first."Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:59 PM (dIske)
94 91 I suspect that day will the one when fire rains unrestricted upon the planet. At least then I can look out the window and say "I suspected as much."
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 09, 2026 10:56 PM (CHHv1)
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But I had plans for Thursday.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 10:58 PM (RIvkX)
Let him who is unclean, be unclean still. Let him who is righteous, be rightous still.
Escaton gonna happen when it happens.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:00 PM (s1VwS)
95 Happy Friday ONT!Posted by: Count de Monet at October 09, 2026 11:00 PM (wVcYX)
96 It is probably pronounced AY-thul or some silly yankee variation on that like, Alewife.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:01 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2026 11:01 PM (2WIwB)
98 There's a place in Ontario called Swastika, Ontario. The Ontario government tried to change the town to Winston, Ontario, but the townspeople said, "screw you." and took down the government signs and put up "To hell with Hitler, we had the swastika first."
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:59 PM (dIske)
Alberta has Two Hills, Three Hills, Hand Hills, Kneehill, and Hairy Hill. And Buffalo Head Hills, which boasts an outcrop of Kimberlite. No diamonds in it, AFAIK.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:03 PM (quk5M)
99 Escaton gonna happen when it happens.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:00 PM (s1VwS)
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There you go immamentizing the eschaton again!Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:03 PM (RIvkX)
100 Nowhere, AZPosted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:03 PM (buvgH)
101 It is probably pronounced AY-thul or some silly yankee variation on that like, Alewife.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Athol, Idaho, is pronounced as if your were lisping the word "a$$hole"Posted by: JQ at October 09, 2026 11:03 PM (rdVOm)
Posted by: 2009Refugee at October 09, 2026 11:04 PM (4HoLg)
103 99 Escaton gonna happen when it happens.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:00 PM (s1VwS)
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There you go immamentizing the eschaton again!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:03 PM (RIvkX)
I am trying.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:04 PM (s1VwS)
104 They are very confused and should be put down as an act of mercy. So...10mm
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 10:58 PM (s1VwS)
But nobody can find the 10mm!Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:04 PM (JsqTT)
105 Humptulips WA is a happenin' place.
Just sayin'Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2026 11:05 PM (2WIwB)
106 >> It is probably pronounced AY-thul or some silly yankee variation on that like, Alewife.
It is not.
It's pronounced Ath al.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:05 PM (viF8m)
107 On a related gun note, United States v. Miller ( 1939 ) was adjudicated incorrectly by the Justices' own logic. The defendant was not able to defend, and the court decided that sawed-off shotguns had no military use, which of course they do and did back then;
They knew what they wanted to do and they did it. The decision said that it "was not in judicial notice" that short barreled shotguns had military use. Which was true since the defense did not show up and presented no evidence at all. They choose intellectual dishonesty.Posted by: Oddbob at October 09, 2026 11:06 PM (vTZFs)
108 Humptulips WA is a happenin' place.
Just sayin'
Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2026 11:05 PM (2WIwB)
Sedro Wooley is where it's at.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:06 PM (quk5M)
109 There's a place in Ontario called Swastika, Ontario. The Ontario government tried to change the town to Winston, Ontario, but the townspeople said, "screw you." and took down the government signs and put up "To hell with Hitler, we had the swastika first."
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:59 PM (dIske)
Which way does it point, the (dot) Indian way or the German way?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:07 PM (qx7Zg)
110 Pysht, WAPosted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:07 PM (buvgH)
111 We have lore here when it's earthquake weather; no mention of earthquakes allowed.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:08 PM (RIvkX)
112 Good evening good people.
Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2026 09:59 PM (N5iuz)
Well...shit. That leaves me out.Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2026 11:08 PM (2WIwB)
113 There is an Athol in Idaho, too, not far north of Coeur d'Alene.
I heard that they were going to change the name because they got tired of the jokes. The new name will be Peanuts.Posted by: Oddbob at October 09, 2026 11:08 PM (vTZFs)
114 I see whomever did that map stayed away from the dirty ones. They chose Money's Eyebrow, KY. They should have gone with Big Bone Lick, KY.Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 11:09 PM (dIske)
115 It's pronounced Ath al.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:05 PM (viF8m)
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Ok, well, I think I see the problem/opportunity here.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:09 PM (RIvkX)
116 Remember, everyone. If a college student asks for help with their protest sign for Hamas, the correct spelling is:
Globalize the Enchilada!Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:10 PM (qx7Zg)
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:10 PM (buvgH)
118 87 There's a place called Athol, Massachusetts in the Northern part of the state that I drove through one time with some people I worked with. We stopped there for gas and I dared one of the guys to ask the clerk if everyone in town had a lisp.
This went right over his head, but refused to do it anyway. So, no hijinks that day.
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:51 PM (dIske)
There is an Athol in Idaho, too, not far north of Coeur d'Alene.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 10:53 PM (quk5M)
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I knew it! I'm thurrounded by Athols!Posted by: Dark Helmeth at October 09, 2026 11:11 PM (oqH4h)
119 It is not.
It's pronounced Ath al.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:05 PM (viF8m)
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My esthetician is from there. I pronounced it aye-thal and she said, "guess how I know you're not from here?"Posted by: Jordan61 at October 09, 2026 11:11 PM (h9O4a)
120 Inyo Butte is a real place in Bakersfield.Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 09, 2026 11:11 PM (Fv808)
121 Pysht, WA
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:07 PM (buvgH)
Is that where the Seattle area ferry owners, or their union leaders, live?Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:11 PM (qx7Zg)
122 LMAO....I'm starting to fall down the rabbit hole on this topic:
I found these pretty cool.
In 2012, Boring, Oregon was named a sister city of the village of Dull, Scotland, and later joined Bland, Australia, in the "Trinity of Tedium."Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Increase Your Word Power! at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (Jr5Lq)
124 Dang! Look at the time!Posted by: Eromero at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (LHPAg)
125 Hiya MAE!
I gotta new Taurus .357 revolver to
Take to the range tomorrow!
Yippeekayaa, motherfucker! Let’s roll!Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (buvgH)
126 125 Hiya MAE!
I gotta new Taurus .357 revolver to
Take to the range tomorrow!
Yippeekayaa, motherfucker! Let’s roll!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (buvgH)
A Taurus....I am quite familiar with them. Curious you have one of those when I know you have some S&W goodness.
Can't wait.Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:13 PM (s1VwS)
127 114 I see whomever did that map stayed away from the dirty ones. They chose Money's Eyebrow, KY. They should have gone with Big Bone Lick, KY.
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 11:09 PM (dIske)
This almost makes me miss datingPosted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at October 09, 2026 11:14 PM (s1VwS)
128 Is that where the Seattle area ferry owners, or their union leaders, live?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf
Heh. No. It’s on the Olympic Peninsula. Nice little
Town. Good place to disappear to.Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:14 PM (buvgH)
129 I gotta new Taurus .357 revolver to
Take to the range tomorrow!
Yippeekayaa, motherfucker! Let’s roll!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2026 11:12 PM (buvgH)
Sounds like you got nice birthday present!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:15 PM (quk5M)
130 Here's hoping Piper and family are all right.
And a stray thought about how many people are trying to escape the storm in their now-dead EVs.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:16 PM (qx7Zg)
131 Hello, Horde! 😊💕Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at October 09, 2026 11:17 PM (SRRAx)
132 It didn’t go over his head: it was the millionth time he had heard the jibe, and he refused to take the bait. There is a street in College Station, Texas named after WWI General Foch. Everyone says “Fosh” which is correct, since he was a French general. Sometimes you just skip the obvious joke, because obvious.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:18 PM (JsqTT)
133 Evening, Teresa!Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:18 PM (quk5M)
134 >>My esthetician is from there. I pronounced it aye-thal and she said, "guess how I know you're not from here?"
The name is Scottish in origin. Silly people.
Growing up in MA we had a few towns we could always tell people didn't live in MA when they asked about.
The best were Worcester and Billerica.Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:18 PM (viF8m)
135 I have been to Horseheads, NY. It's nice.Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at October 09, 2026 11:19 PM (rI+gp)
136 *hic*Posted by: Hillary! Dark Horse Candidate 2028 at October 09, 2026 11:20 PM (wpRMV)
137 Isn’t a tundish the thing you put your tun in?Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:20 PM (JsqTT)
138 Hey, where da white wimmen at?Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2026 11:22 PM (wpRMV)
139 Here, it is when someone says "Frisco" or "San Fran". You have to say it like Willie Brown says it.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:22 PM (RIvkX)
140 5 Fido Friday: Smile!
Doggos have extra muscles in their faces that their wild predecessors did not have, so dogs faces are a bit more emotive.
Now cats...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 09, 2026 10:02 PM (l3cgK)
I remember, back when it was a novelty that one of the social media companies (Facebook?) was investing in facial recognition to improve photo tag suggestions, they found that the same algorithm accidentally worked for cats. I thought this helped explain lolcats.Posted by: SciVo at October 09, 2026 11:22 PM (ke3zm)
141 TiFW have you been around?Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:24 PM (RIvkX)
142 I have been to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Alberta and can confirm no buffalo.Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 11:25 PM (nEUC6)
143 Finally got decent shears for carpet cutting, tried it out today. Wiss Tradesman. Right tool for the job sure does help! Six rooms down, three to go.Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:26 PM (Jr5Lq)
144 Don't look, Ath al!Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 11:27 PM (Cqx++)
145 Those that can't, teach
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I'm an auto-didact, man. I can't tell you how many bus stations I've been kicked out of of.Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2026 11:27 PM (wpRMV)
146 I'm pretty sure most people would think that Philomath is a weirder name than Boring, which isn't even unique to Oregon.Posted by: SciVo at October 09, 2026 11:27 PM (ke3zm)
147 Finally got decent shears for carpet cutting, tried it out today. Wiss Tradesman. Right tool for the job sure does help! Six rooms down, three to go.
Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:26 PM (Jr5Lq)
Put on some Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five. That will help you cut a rug.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:28 PM (quk5M)
148 There's a place in Ontario called Swastika, Ontario. The Ontario government tried to change the town to Winston, Ontario, but the townspeople said, "screw you." and took down the government signs and put up "To hell with Hitler, we had the swastika first."
Posted by: Orson at October 09, 2026 10:59 PM (dIske)
Which way does it point, the (dot) Indian way or the German way?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:07 PM (qx7Zg)
Both the Indian gentleman and the German gentleman dress right. However, the Indian gentleman aligns vertically while the German gentleman maintains a 45-degree tilt.Posted by: Saville Row Tailor at October 09, 2026 11:28 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:29 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 11:29 PM (Cqx++)
151 How did they miss the names Two Dot or Lame Deer in Montana.Posted by: Beartooth at October 09, 2026 11:29 PM (FuXG7)
152 Finally got decent shears for carpet cutting, tried it out today. Wiss Tradesman. Right tool for the job sure does help! Six rooms down, three to go.
Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:26 PM (Jr5Lq)
Put on some Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five. That will help you cut a rug.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:28 PM (quk5M)
Stay away from The Jug and a girl named Linda Lou.Posted by: Fat Fella With Hair Colored Yella at October 09, 2026 11:31 PM (wVcYX)
153 Which way does it point, the (dot) Indian way or the German way?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:07 PM (qx7Zg)
Both the Indian gentleman and the German gentleman dress right. However, the Indian gentleman aligns vertically while the German gentleman maintains a 45-degree tilt.
Posted by: Saville Row Tailor at October 09, 2026 11:28 PM (wVcYX)
So the Austrian painter with the bad mustache was always half-cocked.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 09, 2026 11:31 PM (qx7Zg)
154 Bill Ricka, heckuva guy.Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 09, 2026 11:32 PM (Fv808)
155 Stay away from The Jug and a girl named Linda Lou.
Posted by: Fat Fella With Hair Colored Yella at October 09, 2026 11:31 PM (wVcYX)
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And I'm telling you, son, well, it ain't no fun
Staring straight down a forty-fourPosted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2026 11:32 PM (wpRMV)
156 There's Weed, California. It's at the I-5, route-97 split near Oregon.Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 09, 2026 11:33 PM (Fv808)
157 141 TiFW have you been around?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:24 PM (RIvkX)
Still here! Fell down a needlepointing rabbit hole - it's kinda hard to surf the internet when both hands are otherwise occupied! *
Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend 🎉🎉🎉
*Imma leave that low-hanging fruit for all of you kitty cats to bat around 😂Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at October 09, 2026 11:35 PM (SRRAx)
158 *Imma leave that low-hanging fruit for all of you kitty cats to bat around 😂
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at October 09, 2026 11:35 PM (SRRAx)
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ROFLPosted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:37 PM (RIvkX)
159 Shears. I think a carpet knife would be easier.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 11:40 PM (GZ3K7)
160 Reposted from earlier:
I saw in the news that Margaret Hamilton died, not the actress, but a lead programmer on Apollo 11 guidance computer. If you want a peek at her code, it's all on GitHub:
github.com/chrislgarry/apollo-11
The computer was constructed entirely from NOR gates, in 2800 ICs. The schematics are here:
klabs.org/history/ech/agc_schematics/Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:41 PM (Jr5Lq)
161 I would have thought Athol was Massachusetts' capitalPosted by: SDWtc at October 09, 2026 11:43 PM (x9pYc)
162 Woo-ster.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 11:43 PM (GZ3K7)
163 I would have thought Athol was Massachusetts' capital
Posted by: SDWtc at October 09, 2026 11:43 PM (x9pYc)
*fistbump*Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:44 PM (RIvkX)
164 >>*fistbump*
You live in a city that publishes a map where people shit on the street.
Maybe sit this one out.Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:45 PM (viF8m)
165 "Shears. I think a carpet knife would be easier."
Could be. The shears were only $19.99, seem like good value for the price. I looked at a more expensive slidy kind of carpet gadget, like a plane, with a vertical blade in it, but couldn't find a convincing video to show its use. I have an old hooked-blade type of carpet knife but have not tried it; kinda dull.
Wall-to-wall carpet is an abomination. So glad to be getting this donePosted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:47 PM (Jr5Lq)
166 New Orleans pronounced as “New Orleens”.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:48 PM (JsqTT)
167 "I would have thought Athol was Massachusetts' capital"
That's where my machinist tools were made. Athol, Matthathuthetts.Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:48 PM (Jr5Lq)
168 Hint: the more syllables you can put in New Orleans, the closer you are to the Creole pronunciation.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:49 PM (JsqTT)
169 You live in a city that publishes a map where people shit on the street.
Maybe sit this one out.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 09, 2026 11:45 PM (viF8m)
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I started an X account so I could start photographing the shit I find but I can't figure it out.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2026 11:50 PM (RIvkX)
170 My backyard is literally considered to be in Rough and Ready.oPosted by: Gunslinger at October 09, 2026 11:51 PM (N91F8)
171
Margaret H. Hamilton
Colossus Programming Leader
Apollo Guidance and Navigation
Oh great. Forbin again. The original AIPosted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 11:51 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 11:51 PM (GZ3K7)
173 Margaret Hamilton the actress passed in 1985.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:52 PM (JsqTT)
174 There was an episode of Bob's Burgers where they had fans of the show submit fan art of the characters, and then animated the show using a bunch of different styles based on the submissions. Every scene change would be in a different style. It was a cool episode.Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 09, 2026 11:52 PM (OGOaV)
175 Sales of pistols between states are prohibited unless they are performed through Federally licensed firearms dealers. That has not changed.
I'm not sure what you are talking about...
Posted by: Boomer at October 09, 2026 10:51 PM (YE8Tw)
A week or so ago, one of the Circuits ruled that the requirement to use FFLs for interstate pistol purchases is Unconstitutional. Another Circuit has ruled that it is, thus setting up a split for the USSC to decide someday.Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 09, 2026 11:52 PM (jDLN4)
176 "Colossus Programming Leader"
The code was all in mag core ROM, so it had to be ready many weeks ahead of launch, with no way to patch it. There are some fanciful comments and crazy var names in the code.Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:54 PM (Jr5Lq)
177 Since Miklos is not here: "Nawlins, Baby".Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 09, 2026 11:54 PM (quk5M)
178 The longest way to say it is la vielle Nouvelle Orléans, en français.Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 09, 2026 11:54 PM (JsqTT)
179 33 28 Robert Picardo was on Voyager.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2026 10:20 PM (Cqx++)
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NERD!
But you're right, of course.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at October 09, 2026 10:23 PM (kpS4V)
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He was also in Back To School!Posted by: No One of Consequence at October 09, 2026 11:55 PM (OGOaV)
180 I'm not sure what you are talking about...
Posted by: Boomer
What gun sites do you visit regularly?Posted by: weft cut-loop at October 09, 2026 11:55 PM (nEUC6)
181 I started an X account so I could start photographing the shit I find but I can't figure it out.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Get out of there ASAP.Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 09, 2026 11:57 PM (GZ3K7)
182 Some shit is hard to figure out. Word.Posted by: gp at October 09, 2026 11:58 PM (Jr5Lq)
183
There was an episode of Bob's Burgers where they had fans of the show submit fan art of the characters, and then animated the show using a bunch of different styles based on the submissions. Every scene change would be in a different style. It was a cool episode.
Posted by: No One of Consequence
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That does sound cool. There's a crowdsourced animation of classic Frasier episode "My Coffee With Niles," too.
youtube.com/watch?v=So-JtwVgstUPosted by: Blonde Morticia at October 09, 2026 11:58 PM (mmrXZ)
184 Weirdest town name in Oklahoma is Okay? Not really.
I would say it might be Heavener. Because, as my older brother (RIP) discovered when stopping there one day, it's not pronounced "heaven-er" as he had initially imagined.
🤮
Folk-group era Bee Gees song selections were… odd.
https://youtu.be/S43YhQ_eGTw
G'nite, y'all.💤Posted by: mindful webworker - got outa town immediately at October 10, 2026 12:00 AM (FPfFt)
185 >>I started an X account so I could start photographing the shit I find but I can't figure it out.
I'm sick and tired of hearing about beautiful cities that I loved like Boston and San Francisco have been captured by leftists and now get trashed as jokes.
Let's clown on Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis, particularly Minneapolis, and other cities that are being taken over and destroyed. We need to update our hate.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:00 AM (viF8m)
186 172 Wall-to-wall carpet is an abomination. So glad to be getting this done
It is. Good luck.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory
What's wrong with you people?Posted by: Joel Bogart, For Kaufman Carpets at October 10, 2026 12:02 AM (EdP2u)
Posted by: Tony bent it at October 10, 2026 12:04 AM (Cqx++)
188 Did you hear about the aggie from Waterproof? He drowned!Posted by: Sanity Break2 at October 10, 2026 12:05 AM (0cJcL)
189 Well, it's past 10:00 P.M. here, and I am sleepy. Got chilled working outside today, so I'm going to crawl into bed and turn on the electric blanket. Night, Horde.Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 10, 2026 12:06 AM (quk5M)
190 Let's clown on Houston, Memphis, Minneapolis, particularly Minneapolis, and other cities that are being taken over and destroyed. We need to update our hate.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:00 AM (viF8m)
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The City That Knows How
no one remembers that but I used to hear it a lot when I first moved here.Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 10, 2026 12:07 AM (RIvkX)
191 Minneapolis used to have a great reputation as a fairly erudite and cultured city
It was good enough for Rhoda and me.Posted by: Mary Tyler Moore at October 10, 2026 12:09 AM (RIvkX)
192
Minneapolis used to have a great reputation as a fairly erudite and cultured city
It was good enough for Rhoda and me.
Posted by: Mary Tyler Moore
And Phyllis, too!Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 10, 2026 12:13 AM (Cqx++)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 10, 2026 12:16 AM (fsj6c)
194 GPT-6 Luna
Texas no longer criminalizes possession of a short-barreled rifle or shotgun under its short-barrel-firearm prohibition for conduct on or after September 1, 2025. .... The change applies prospectively; conduct before that date is treated under the earlier law. (that's odd)
LegiScan
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So, in practical terms: Texas’s former state-law ban has been removed for post–September 1, 2025 conduct, but don’t ... federal requirement is gone or that the court order applies to you.
[cautionary tale] (check w/) a Texas firearms attorney.Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 12:16 AM (ogcfP)
195 >>The City That Knows How
>>no one remembers that but I used to hear it a lot when I first moved here.
We talk about this shit everyday and then never forget to connect dots. They've been infiltrating our universities for decades. Happened in MA and CA and NY where the universities where a huge part of economy and the graduates became the politicians. Now we have Abdul in Michigan. We have Talarico in Texas.
The communist movement moves through our institutions. They are evil, not stupid. The stupid people are those that think they can run from it.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:21 AM (viF8m)
196 >>>I have an old hooked-blade type of carpet knife but have not tried it; kinda dull.
gp, I have a couple of those that I use for cutting back blackberry vines. It is about the easiest tool for doing it besides using herbicide. They sharpen up nice.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 12:22 AM (rbvCR)
197 Ran across this story, and thought a few here would enjoy it.
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An Aussie guy I know was out drinking in Canada with another Aussie mate. His mate left early to go back to the flat they were sharing in Vancouver. He was then accosted in a dark alley by two men with knives.
Being absolutely drunk, the mate failed to pick up on the men's intent - or their knives - and simply pushed them aside saying, "Nah, sorry mate, I'm Australian." And just continued on his way.
The poor fellow later realized that he'd brushed off two armed muggers by tell them he was Australian and ignoring them.Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at October 10, 2026 12:24 AM (qx7Zg)
198 Evening all,
We have a launch in about 2 hours.
SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Tranche 1 Transport Layer A
SLC-4E - VSFB, CA - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: October 9, 2026
Launch Time: 12:29 a.m. PDT (0729 UTC, 09:29 CEST)
https://youtu.be/g2zSmp6e2VsPosted by: Joyenz at October 10, 2026 12:26 AM (2F0/Y)
199 The communist movement moves through our institutions. They are evil, not stupid. The stupid people are those that think they can run from it.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:21 AM (viF8m)
el malo gato is arguing that this only works as long as there is money to support the conversion. Once the subsidies are taken away it gets harder to push the agenda since so many want to be paid to save the world, and that takes lots of free money. Without the funding people wander off to work for themselves instead.
he points out the recent turn of political orientation in South America.Posted by: Kindltot at October 10, 2026 12:26 AM (rbvCR)
200 The poor fellow later realized that he'd brushed off two armed muggers by tell them he was Australian and ignoring them.
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"That's not a knife."Posted by: Crocodile Dundee at October 10, 2026 12:27 AM (wpRMV)
Posted by: clarence at October 10, 2026 12:31 AM (zGeQ7)
202 184 Weirdest town name in Oklahoma is Okay? Not really.
Posted by: mindful webworker - got outa town immediately at October 10, 2026 12:00 AM (FPfFt)
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I'm mystified by how Oklahoma City materialized. What was the meeting like where that decision was made.
"Anyone got any suggestions for a city name."
(total silence)
"Come on, guys. Think of something or we aren't leaving."
(total silence)
"Fine. It's a city. We're in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City. (bangs gavel)....Someone snuff that lantern. Drinks down at the Spittoon Tavern."Posted by: Orson at October 10, 2026 12:32 AM (dIske)
203 Destin, Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport (KDTS) -hurricane landfall
Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.51 in (999.2 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 10:53 pm CDT
Detailed Forecast
Tonight Hurricane conditions expected. A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 12:32 AM (ogcfP)
204 >>el malo gato is arguing that this only works as long as there is money to support the conversion. Once the subsidies are taken away it gets harder to push the agenda since so many want to be paid to save the world, and that takes lots of free money. Without the funding people wander off to work for themselves instead.
he points out the recent turn of political orientation in South America.
Thanks Trump.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:36 AM (viF8m)
205 The communist movement moves through our institutions. They are evil, not stupid. The stupid people are those that think they can run from it.
Posted by: JackStraw
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A well a everybody's heard about the purge
P-p-p purge, purge, purge, p-purge's the word
A well a purge, purge, purge, the purge is the word
A well a purge, purge, purge, well the purge is the word
A well a purge, purge, purge, p-purge, purge is the word
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 12:40 AM (ogcfP)
Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 12:49 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Bexar = 'Bear' at October 10, 2026 12:54 AM (wOK9Z)
208 Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by the weirdest town names in each state
You know why Minnesota wins the "weirdest town name" contest?
Because the weirdest town names in Wisconsin and Georgia also exist in Minnesota.
We gots a Nimrod, a Climax, and an Embarrass.
Climax is pretty close to Fertile. Cummings is also close, but just across the river in North Dakota.
Embarrass has the "unofficial" record low for Minnesota at -64F. (The thermometer was rated accurate, but it wasn't a National Weather Service thermometer. Boo!)
Wiki:
Embarrass is the coldest place in Minnesota. In winter 2000–2001, the temperature in Embarrass did not rise above freezing from November 24 to March 1; the high for meteorological winter (December to February) was 32 °F on January 10. The coldest calendar month on record (since 1995, with some months missing data) in Embarrass was January 2014, with an average temperature of −8.3 °F (−22.4 °C).Posted by: mikeski at October 10, 2026 12:55 AM (VHUov)
209 @88.-TBone
I'm going to go with TBone that Dickshooter, Idaho is the funniest name for a town. I have heard that name before someplace, can't remember where but I remember laughing about it.
Well, the storm is headed my way. They say the winds may get bad and we might lose power. The rain is not supposed to be too bad but the wind may be strong enough to blow trees down. Hope Trump cancels his trip to Tuscaloosa today. No use for him to get in the middle of this mess.Posted by: Case at October 10, 2026 01:02 AM (ROPCF)
210 Grateful Dead made more money doing jam sessions (weaving in a melody) than any other band in the world. Prolly didn't go narco drunk because they had to play the same song every night.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 01:03 AM (ogcfP)
211 On the weirdest town names, you missed Slickpoo, Idaho.Posted by: Redwine at October 10, 2026 01:05 AM (3TDsk)
212 >>> Hope Trump cancels his trip to Tuscaloosa today. No use for him to get in the middle of this mess.
Posted by: Case
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Trump's going to stand in the middle of the mess, pass out water or whatever's necessary and give one of his best rally's.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 01:06 AM (ogcfP)
213 Off to bed. I'm hiking in the morning; it'll likely be my final SOTA activation for the year. Hopefully the weather holds.Posted by: PabloD at October 10, 2026 01:06 AM (OXSZa)
214 208 Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by the weirdest town names in each state
There's a Climax, PA.Posted by: Redwine at October 10, 2026 01:07 AM (3TDsk)
215 >>Grateful Dead made more money doing jam sessions (weaving in a melody) than any other band in the world. Prolly didn't go narco drunk because they had to play the same song every night.
The Dead were the greatest live band in history and without a without a doubt have the most devoted fans. Me included, obviously.
No apologies. It was always about the music.
You were either on the bus or off the bus.Posted by: JackStraw at October 10, 2026 01:26 AM (viF8m)
216 This week has been (likely) the last of our warm weather here. Windy & raining tonight, then will have highs in the 60s next week. It's good! I'm so done with summer.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 01:26 AM (rdVOm)
217
That does sound cool. There's a crowdsourced animation of classic Frasier episode "My Coffee With Niles," too.
youtube.com/watch?v=So-JtwVgstU
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at October 09, 2026 11:58 PM (mmrXZ)
Brilliant episode to choose! I’ve often used that as an example of almost perfect writing. The “plot” is just two men sitting at a table having a conversation, and from time to time others people stop by. That’s all, and yet it’s riveting, one of the best episodes ever, because the writing is so good.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 01:36 AM (60F2Z)
218 The Dead were the greatest live band in history and without a without a doubt have the most devoted fans. Me included, obviously.
No apologies. It was always about the music.
You were either on the bus or off the bus.
Posted by: JackStraw
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Well, I didn't hang with Ken Kesey and the Dead was a good band with good players who were loved by many people. They may have been the greatest band playing their style of music but the greatest band. There's no such thing.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 01:56 AM (ogcfP)
219 Told Buddy, the August summer has finally gone. Not cool yet, no night below 75. My marker is below 70. When evening temps start dropping below 70 thing start to cool down.
On the other hand, Bastardi said that this may be a winter like that one a few years back when the NatGas lines froze.
_jealous of that pellet stovePosted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 02:03 AM (ogcfP)
220 "Further"Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:07 AM (rdVOm)
221 Haven't started up the pellet stove yet, but probably tomorrow night or the next...
Need to pull the exhaust blower, clean soot off and vacuum out the blower housing. Probably should clean the convection blower 'squirrel cage' too. Already cleaned the z-pipe and checked chimney.
It's a maintenance hog!Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:12 AM (rdVOm)
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219 Told Buddy, the August summer has finally gone. Not cool yet, no night below 75. My marker is below 70. When evening temps start dropping below 70 thing start to cool down.
Here in east Texas, it was 67 this morning. Will get down to 64 tonight by dawn.Posted by: Tom Servo at October 10, 2026 02:17 AM (60F2Z)
223 Have you considered a wood stove for those period of 'not that cold'?
My aunt had one that was vertical, ornate, thought it didn't put out as much heat as a standard clunker but that could have been her. She wasn't cold natured, at all.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 02:27 AM (ogcfP)
224 >>Have you considered a wood stove for those period of 'not that cold'?
Are you addressing me? If so... no, the pellet stove is my *primary* heat source in winter. Not really interested in buying, splitting, stacking, hauling wood. Pellets are a pain, but the bags don't leave gaps for rodents or wasps to reside, and the pellets don't give me splinters LOL.
I make do with space heaters when it's mildly cool.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:33 AM (rdVOm)
225 Hubby disconnected the baseboard heaters many years ago. Hate those things anyway.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:39 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 02:43 AM (ogcfP)
227 Hahaha, big toe is only a little swollen now-- 2 weeks later! It's not black/blue/purple anymore.
I can flex it up & down without pain, but it still won't bend.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:46 AM (rdVOm)
228 Can't see myself swinging an axe now-- 30 years ago, no problem. We'd (late BF and I) get 3 cord per winter and when he had to work overtime, I'd split some wood, fill the indoor rack & make kindling for our fireplace... it was a team effort.Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 02:55 AM (rdVOm)
229 You heal up fast, that's good. Ex and I had an open hearth fireplace. We had a suede sofa facing it. At the end of winter it was covered with soot.
Glassing them in with vents around the room works much better.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 03:01 AM (ogcfP)
230 Our fireplace had glass doors and an insert with dual fans. Kept the whole house toasty, without sooting it up. (much)Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 03:04 AM (rdVOm)
231 I kinda miss the place BF and I were renting. There were built-in bookcases on either side of fireplace-- took up the whole wall and had full-length mantel over all of it. Had an outlet in the middle and small windows above. Christmas decorating was fun there!Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 03:17 AM (rdVOm)
232 Before modernity, Uncle had a place in the country that the only heat was open hearth but he ran conductive ductwork to all the rooms. As you said, toasty.
He was a busy man feeding that thing.Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 03:23 AM (ogcfP)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at October 10, 2026 03:28 AM (ogcfP)
234 >>He was a busy man feeding that thing.
Yep, that's the problem with fireplace-only heating. Keep stoking it! But you need to sleep *sometimes* and so it can be chilly in the morning.
I'm a sissy. When the pellet stove is operating correctly, which is most of the time, I can keep the house warm without too much effort (comparatively). I have a box fan in that room, to move the warm air out to the rest of house.
Just add a bag a day. Shut down for cleaning once a week. Remove & clean soot out of z-pipe once a month. Pray the motors don't crap out (keep spares on hand always!)Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 03:29 AM (rdVOm)
235 Night, Braenyard!Posted by: JQ at October 10, 2026 03:30 AM (rdVOm)
236 Pixy's up!Posted by: m at October 10, 2026 04:01 AM (odBC9)
237 Heavener - had family over there 100 years ago. Great grandmother taught near there in a one-room schoolhouse. I thought the strangest town name was its neighbor, Poteau.Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:02 AM (ij/FE)
238 Mornin' comes early...Posted by: Don in SoCo at October 10, 2026 04:03 AM (ij/FE)
239 Hey, I actually know that place with the signs! It's local to me, and I always get a kick out of it as I drive by. I can confirm it's real.
Check out "1420 N 45th St., Seattle, WA" on your favorite map site or app, and look at the SW corner of the Shell station.Posted by: Bitblt at October 10, 2026 04:18 AM (kj+zZ)
240 26 days till election day. Public execution I can't wait to see dumpsters dancing from the end of a rope!Posted by: raimondo at October 10, 2026 04:31 AM (pkGPL)
241 Nidal Hasan is a dumpster of a human.Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 10, 2026 05:22 AM (l3cgK)
242 Pay per view?Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 07:37 AM (yPX1l)
243 He was a soldier. Decimation.Posted by: Boss Moss at October 10, 2026 07:38 AM (yPX1l)
244 @242 I'll pay to see dump and his dumpsters!Posted by: raimondo at October 10, 2026 08:01 AM (pkGPL)
245
I'm well to the east of EEeee-SAH-AYE--EEEE-US-AY, but they had huge amounts of rainfall potential, sometimes has high as 5" for the area.
That has thankfully not played out yet, and I've got about 0.3" so far, and not any breeze at all.Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at October 10, 2026 09:25 AM (w6EFb)
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