Saturday Afternoon Chess thread 10-09-2021

There will be no movie thread today. As always, the chess/dress pr0n thread is an open thread, so there is no such thing as an off-topic comment.

Pic Note:

Ms. Loren looks like she's thinking about moving her queen out on move 2. Never move your queen out on move 2! That's a rookie mistake.

Beginner Problem - White To Play (1436)

Goal: White can force mate in 2 moves
Hint: Deflect the Black King over one square

r7/4Qpnp/p2p2k1/2bb4/2p3P1/8/PPPK4/7R w - - 0 1

Intermediate Problem - White To Play (1441)

Goal: White can force mate in 4 moves
Hint: You might call the final position a semi-smothered mate!

4rb2/p4Qnk/1qp5/3n1NPp/4r3/P3P3/1P4RP/2B3K1 w - - 0 1

Advanced Problem - White To Play (1437)

A two part problem: How would you promote your pawn, and then, having done that, how would you gobble up Black's remaining pawns?

rk6/p2p4/KPRp4/8/3P4/8/8/8 w - - 0 1

Dress Pr0n For the 'Ettes:

Lapels of lace replicate the revers of a collar here against #1880s ruby red velvet. The laced bodice and fan of pleated skirt centre front mirror aesthetics of the #c18th, historicism subtly at play @DrexelUniv #fashionhistory pic.twitter.com/4xMxcYytoA
— Dr Kate Strasdin (@kateStrasdin) September 24, 2021

English actress, singer and author, Dame Julie Andrews, was born #OnThisDay in 1935. She wore this green floral patterned dress, with butterfly sleeves and full skirt, as Maria in The Sound of Music (1965). Sold by @JuliensAuctions. #film #costume #dress pic.twitter.com/zppHK5GSaE
— Victoria Haddock (@vickyhaddock) October 1, 2021

Peter Russell creamy gold pleated 1935-37 silk satin evening dress with train and angel sleeves, @V_and_A collection. V neck back and front, with a satin camisole attached to the waistline, and matching petticoat. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/hFGh46KfPA
— whatgrandmawore (@whatgrandmawore) February 28, 2021

Willkommen Auf Dem Oktoberfest!

I Did Not Know Melania Had A Sister:

Ines Knauss & Melania Trump

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Problem Solutions

Beginner Problem - White To Play

r7/4Qpnp/p2p2k1/2bb4/2p3P1/8/PPPK4/7R w - - 0 1

The mate in two:

1.Rh6+ Kxh6
2.Qf6#

Intermediate Problem - White To Play

4rb2/p4Qnk/1qp5/3n1NPp/4r3/P3P3/1P4RP/2B3K1 w - - 0 1

Answer:

1.g6+ Kh8
2.Nh6 Bc5
3.Qg8+ Rxg8
4.Nf7#

Or:

2...Ne7
3.Qg8+ Nxg8
4.Nf7#

Advanced Problem - White To Play

rk6/p2p4/KPRp4/8/3P4/8/8/8 w - - 0 1

1.Rc8+ Kxc8
2.b7+ Kb8 (2... Kd8 3. bxa8=Q+)
3.d5 Kc7
4.bxa8=B

4. bxa8=Q?? or bxa8=R?? is stalemate

4...Kd8

If 4...Kb8 then 5.Bb7 Kc7 6.Kxa7 Kd8 7.Kb6 Ke8 8.Kc7 Ke7 9.Bc8 Kf6 10.Bxd7 Ke5 11.Kc6 winning

5.Bb7

Or 5.Kxa7 Kc8 6.Bb7+ Kc7 7.Ka8 Kd8 8.Kb8 Ke8 9.Kc7 Ke7 10.Bc8 Ke8 11.Bxd7+ Ke7 12.Be6 Ke8 13.Kxd6

5... Ke8

Or 5...Kc7 6.Kxa7 Kd8 7.Kb8 Ke8 8.Kc7 Ke7 9.Bc8 Ke8 10.Bxd7+ (not 10. Kxd6 $2 Kd 10...Kf8 11.Kxd6

6.Kxa7 Ke7
7.Kb8 Kd8
8.Bc8 Ke8
9.Kc7 Ke7
10.Bxd7 Kf7
11.Kxd6 and wins.

Hope to see you next week!

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Note: that cryptic line of letters and numbers you see underneath each board diagram is a representation of the position in what is known as "Forsyth-Edwards Notation", or F.E.N. It's actually readable by humans. Most computer applications nowadays can read FEN, so those of you who may want to study the position, you can copy the line of FEN and paste into your chess app and it should automatically recreate the position on its display board. Or, Windows users can just "triple click" on it and the entire line will be highlighted so you can copy and paste it into your chess app.

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So that about wraps it up for this week. Chess thread tips, suggestions, bribes, rumors, threats, and insults may be sent to my yahoo address: OregonMuse little-a-in-a-circle yahoo dott com.

Posted by: OregonMuse at 05:31 PM

Comments

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1 Booyah

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:31 PM (kTF2Z)

2 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 04:31 PM (2JoB8)

3 I'll call the otters.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:31 PM (kTF2Z)

4 Otters called

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:32 PM (kTF2Z)

5 I like smiling lady in b&w pic.

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at October 09, 2021 04:33 PM (cSyAR)

6
Sophia Loren plays with her chest > Sophia Loren plays chess

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 04:34 PM (5NkmN)

7 It says ok to beer fest.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:34 PM (kTF2Z)

8 Guten Tag mein ramen und heren Hordemates.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:34 PM (axyOa)

9 Good afternoon everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 04:34 PM (e1mwr)

10 Oh that plaid outfit is adorable! Wish I could pull that off.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:35 PM (nxdel)

11 Afternoon, 'rons and 'ettes.

Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at October 09, 2021 04:35 PM (ju2Fy)

12 Sophia Loren plays with her chest > Sophia Loren plays chess

Reenacting Faye Dunaways famous scene in that movie I can't remember the name of.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:36 PM (nxdel)

13 Good evening, horde!

Love the neckline on the black and white pic.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 04:36 PM (OX9vb)

14 How about those Sooners!

Posted by: Aviator at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (HQ9Sl)

15 Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:36 PM (nxdel)

With Steve McQueen

Posted by: weirdflunky at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (cknjq)

16 Stoopid fone.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (axyOa)

17 My Grandma had a set of glasses that the woman in the B&W pic is holding. If it is the same thing, it has a rose colored lip. Grammi would serve deserts in them at Christmas.

My kids don't want them.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (e1mwr)

18 https://inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2021/10/09/
women-warriors-138/
More cuties of the world's armies

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 04:38 PM (2JoB8)

19 Reenacting Faye Dunaways famous scene in that movie I can't remember the name of.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:36 PM (nxdel)

The Thomas Crown Affair. With S. McQ.

Dunaway is in the chess pic queue.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:39 PM (yTJ/L)

20 How about those Sooners!
Posted by: Aviator at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (HQ9Sl)

Yeah, ouch!

The Oklahomos pulled off an outstanding win.

Fun game with a tragic ending.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 04:39 PM (5NkmN)

21 With Steve McQueen

Yes. The Thomas Crown Affair. It just came to me and no I didn't google it.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:39 PM (nxdel)

22 Looking at Kate's shoes, my feet are going 'owowowowow'.
The rest of the outfit is perfect.

Binge-watching "Downtown Abbey" and obsessing over the costumes. How did I miss most of the 5th season?
Maybe I quit watching when our daughter moved out?

Posted by: sal at October 09, 2021 04:39 PM (3c1fY)

23 Oh that plaid outfit is adorable! Wish I could pull that off.
Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:35 PM (nxdel)

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Yeah, I'd like to pull it off too, IYKWIM.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (kTF2Z)

24 Oh that plaid outfit is adorable! Wish I could pull that off.
Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:35 PM (nxdel)

Agreed.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (axyOa)

25 How about those Sooners!
Posted by: Aviator at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (HQ9
*******
Ugh.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (NpAcC)

26 Afternoon, all! Love the swing in Kate's dress but the shoe color looks off - bad light angle maybe?

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (nWxPx)

27 Love the plaid skirt and Kate's outfit is awesome.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (Vxu+H)

28 How about those Sooners!
Posted by: Aviator at October 09, 2021 04:37 PM (HQ9Sl)

What a game!

Posted by: Golfman at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (GAE6e)

29 Oh that plaid outfit is adorable! Wish I could pull that off.
Posted by: Jewells45

Me too but I get slapped when I say things like that. Hmmm.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (e1mwr)

30 Dirndl II: The Lurking

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (VxC1e)

31 Damn. Duke beat me to it.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (axyOa)

32 Thank you for the chess thread! Sophia, I need to watch some of her movies.

Posted by: MikeM at October 09, 2021 04:40 PM (5SG4R)

33 Dunaway is in the chess pic queue.

She was a beauty. Damn... those cheekbones!

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:41 PM (nxdel)

34 Defense is optional in the Big 12.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:41 PM (kTF2Z)

35 >>Fun game with a tragic ending.
Posted by: naturalfake

I kinda thought it had a tragic beginning.

I believe it was the all time highest combined score.

Posted by: Aviator at October 09, 2021 04:41 PM (HQ9Sl)

36 I like smiling lady in b&w pic.
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker just another guy at October 09, 2021 04:33 PM (cSyAR)

She looks kinda like Katherine Heigel. Probably not, though.

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:41 PM (nWxPx)

37 22 Looking at Kate's shoes, my feet are going 'owowowowow'.
The rest of the outfit is perfect.

That's my reaction to most of the shoes.

Plaid girl is wearing my style shoes.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 04:42 PM (OX9vb)

38 Chess Thread, Jam Up and Jelly Tight!

Those sisters...yes. Very nice!

Oh look, manhattan time! One cherry only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 09, 2021 04:42 PM (R/m4+)

39 What's German for getting caught on camera sneaking a peek?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (VxC1e)

40 I see three pawns advanced in the Loren game. It looks like she has pawns on e4 and c3, as well as an unfortunately placed pawn on h3. I suspect she was looking at playing d4.

Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (s0DTB)

41 What's German for getting caught on camera sneaking a peek?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (VxC1e)

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Farfennugen.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (kTF2Z)

42 The plaid outfit is nice. But the shoes gotta go.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (axyOa)

43 New conduct standard.

Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

-
Apparently you do.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (d9FiS)

44 I wonder how much Kate spends on her outfits.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 09, 2021 04:44 PM (NpAcC)

45 Is that Melania's sister?

Posted by: IC at October 09, 2021 04:44 PM (Nyumu)

46 She looks kinda like Katherine Heigel. Probably not, though.

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:41 PM (nWxPx)

Heigl. And you are correct, as well as today's winner.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:44 PM (yTJ/L)

47 45 Is that Melania's sister?

Posted by: IC at October 09, 2021 04:44 PM (Nyumu)

Ines Knauss. Yes.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:45 PM (yTJ/L)

48 What's German for getting caught on camera sneaking a peek?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (VxC1e)

Yeah. That's a funky photobomb.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:45 PM (axyOa)

49 I love the plaid girls shoes. I agree that the color of Kate's shoes is off a bit.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:45 PM (Vxu+H)

50 New conduct standard.

Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

Then park the damn car already! Traffic is backed up 2 blocks!

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:46 PM (nWxPx)

51 I love the red dress the 1880s. Also, the very attractive, smiling woman in the flowered dress and who is also holding onto the chair looks like she might have had a bit much to drink. Maybe that's why she's holding onto the chair?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 04:47 PM (lQj4a)

52 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 04:47 PM (c6xtn)

53 Son scored the final run of our winning game today, by sliding into home base through the biggest mud hole I have ever seen. Boys

Posted by: Jmel at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (bVhJi)

54 40 I see three pawns advanced in the Loren game. It looks like she has pawns on e4 and c3, as well as an unfortunately placed pawn on h3. I suspect she was looking at playing d4.
Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:43 PM (s0DTB)

Ugh. You're right. I did not look carefully enough and saw only the e4 pawn. Black has moved his h pawn up. It's kind of a weird-looking game.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (yTJ/L)

55 1. Rh6..Kxh6 2. Qf6#

Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (s0DTB)

56 The bier girls. Six good reasons to go to the Oktoberfest.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (axyOa)

57 Fen, all that, plus her heels are about six inches high. I'd be holding on to something, too!

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (OX9vb)

58 What's German for getting caught on camera sneaking a peek?
Posted by: Cicero

SideAugenblinken iirc.

LOL

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (e1mwr)

59 I have never seen The Sound of Music.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (U2p+3)

60 The B&W is from the late '50s or very early '60's.
Those shoes are also a big "Ow", plus they have cork
heels, not platforms.
Danger shoes.
But she's probably not going on a hike.

Posted by: sal at October 09, 2021 04:49 PM (3c1fY)

61 Me neither Nurse.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 04:49 PM (nxdel)

62 53 Son scored the final run of our winning game today, by sliding into home base through the biggest mud hole I have ever seen. Boys
Posted by: Jmel at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (bVhJi)

And he didn't 'really' need to slide!

BOYS for the WIN!

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 04:49 PM (oHd/0)

63 Heigl. And you are correct, as well as today's winner.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:44 PM (yTJ/L)

Oh, boy. I can barely remember peoples names, let alone spell them correctly!

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (nWxPx)

64 Intermediate:

1. g6+ Kh8
2. Nh6 (threat 3. Qg8#)
Smothered mate in 2 moves
if ( 2 ... Ne7 3. Qg8+ NxQ 4. Nf7#)
if ( 2. ... B moves 3. Qg8+ RxQ 4. Nf7#)

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (9BID/)

65 Wait, Maria's dress was green?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (YZG/i)

66 59 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (U2p+3)

Saw it a couple years ago in a real Theatre.

Way different experience than watching it on TV.

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (oHd/0)

67 52 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

No way! Ines looks fake fake fake. Her eyebrows are harsh and her hair is all tiger stripey.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (U2p+3)

68 I love the plaid girls shoes. I agree that the color of Kate's shoes is off a bit.
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:45 PM (Vxu+H)
*******
Yes, love those boots. I think that Kate's shoes and purse are meant to match that ribbon/bow thingy on her hat.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (NpAcC)

69 "Ugh. You're right. I did not look carefully enough and saw only the e4 pawn. Black has moved his h pawn up. It's kind of a weird-looking game."

Very weird. I noticed that both black and white had advanced pawns on their rook files for no apparent reason. I did that when I was 13yo and building a "spaceship" that turned out to be a fundamentally correct two knights opening with central pawns...and the advanced rook pawns to make it look like an X-Wing. This was before I'd learned much about chess. LOL

Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:51 PM (s0DTB)

70 Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

There are men in DC?
Or just bitchy soiboys who can't park either?

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:51 PM (axyOa)

71 Freeekin' parallel parking, ugh! I'll walk-- however far I must-- to avoid it.

*stands*

I am a woman and I cannot parallel park. So there. At least I can admit the fact.

*sits*

Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (dB4Iz)

72 Jewells!!!!

Soon!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (U2p+3)

73 60 The B&W is from the late '50s or very early '60's.

Posted by: sal at October 09, 2021 04:49 PM (3c1fY)

Actually, it's a modern photo deliberately shot to look "retro".

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (yTJ/L)

74 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (U2p+3)

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You don't see sound, you hear it. Duh.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (kTF2Z)

75 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched

I tried to watch it once. I lasted 15 minutes and was bored to sleep. I see no value in this movie.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (Vxu+H)

76 There are men in DC?
Or just bitchy soiboys who can't park either?
Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:51 PM (axyOa)

Not since Jan 6, except in Jail.

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (oHd/0)

77 Yes, love those boots. I think that Kate's shoes and purse are meant to match that ribbon/bow thingy on her hat.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 09, 2021 04:50 PM (NpAcC)

Ah, yes, they match perfectly with the hat trim and purse. Thanks.

Posted by: Russkilitlover at October 09, 2021 04:53 PM (nWxPx)

78 52 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 04:47 PM (c6xtn)

++++

Not disloyal. But you are wrong, wrong wrong. Sister is kinda funny looking.

Posted by: NoOne NoHow at October 09, 2021 04:54 PM (vlXMQ)

79 I tried to watch it once. I lasted 15 minutes and was bored to sleep. I see no value in this movie.
Posted by: Madamemayhem

I know I saw it as a kid, when there was a whole lot of nothing on tv (the more things change...)

I pretty much dislike old movies, and musicals. Especially old musicals. I can't help it.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 04:54 PM (OX9vb)

80 I think I know all the lyrics of the songs in Sound of Music

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (YZG/i)

81 Sophia Loren can do what ever she wants to me.

Posted by: Muad'dib at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (RrtlF)

82 Well nurse, those Beavers are really going hard at the Cougs.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (axyOa)

83 I've never seen Fiddler on the Roof either.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (U2p+3)

84 I can parallel park a horse.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (aLutp)

85 Beavers beavers beavers!!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:56 PM (U2p+3)

86 A pic of Sofia Loren and some of you are looking at the chess board? I don't even know you people.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 04:56 PM (kTF2Z)

87 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:48 PM (U2p+3)

I have seen it more than I care admit. For two reasons:

1) I am married.
2) Julie Andrews

I do like it more than most musicals. Which is tepid praise. I do not like musicals.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 04:56 PM (x8Wzq)

88 Chuck roast is finishing in the oven after 4.5 hours of being smoked. Am getting really hungry.

Posted by: Count de Monet, unvaccinated Kulak-American at October 09, 2021 04:57 PM (4I/2K)

89 Advanced

1. Rc8+ Kxc8
2. b7+ Kb8
3. d5 Kc7
4. bxa8=Q wins

or

2. b7+ Kc7
3. bxa8=Q Kd5
4. Qxa7+ wins

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 09, 2021 04:57 PM (Sz733)

90 That plaid combo is like every girl in the 70s

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 04:57 PM (ONvIw)

91 I don't dislike musicals, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a favorite of mine. I just don't see what all the fuss is about The Sound of Music. Half the cast wound up hating it didn't they?

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:58 PM (Vxu+H)

92 I have, however, been to the Real Oktoberfest, in Munchen/Munich. A lot of barfing afterward. Wife did not divorce me. I knew then she was a keeper.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 04:58 PM (x8Wzq)

93 OM: Thank you for these chess threads every week. (I like looking at the women in the dresses, too, but not my point here.)

Your puzzles are very enjoyable, and I know it takes a lot of work to do things like this. I like all of the AoS threads, but this one in particular.

Played two games with my 10 year old son today, and although he's a bit blunder prone (he gets that from my side of the family), he's shaping up to be a really good amateur player. It's a wonderful game to develop cognition and foresight.

Have a great weekend!

Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:59 PM (s0DTB)

94 Oops. @89 first line is stalemate.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 09, 2021 05:00 PM (Sz733)

95 Mostly violent school board meetings. XiNN is firmly in the school board protesters are domestic terrorists camp.

https://bit.ly/3BwbRMI

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 09, 2021 05:00 PM (d9FiS)

96 I'm watching a movie and somebody starts singing I'm out of there.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:00 PM (+ya+t)

97 I've never seen Fiddler on the Roof either.
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 04:55 PM (U2p+3)

Okay, I do like that one. Again, a musical. But, really good.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM (x8Wzq)

98 I do like Little Shop of Horrors.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM (U2p+3)

99 75 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched

I tried to watch it once. I lasted 15 minutes and was bored to sleep. I see no value in this movie.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (Vxu+H)

It's so treacly that at our house, we used to call it The Sound of Mucus.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM (yTJ/L)

100 I'm not a fan of most musicals, with 3 exceptions:

Cabaret, Saturday Night Fever (not a traditional musical, no; the leads don't sing), and the early Elvis Presley film King Creole. In each case we know where the music is coming from -- the musical parts all take place in nightclubs -- and so we have no need to suspend disbelief.

That said, I'm kinda fond of Guys and Dolls. I played Nathan Detroit in the show in high school, and the songs are very effective and catchy.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM (c6xtn)

101 The fact I dislike musicals in general is funny because I was Barnaby tucker in Hello Dolly in high school.

Shoulda done the Roethlisberger shout thing.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (x8Wzq)

102 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021

++++
Not disloyal. But you are wrong, wrong wrong. Sister is kinda funny looking.
Posted by: NoOne NoHow at October 09, 2021

***
C'mon, admit it. If she spoke to you in real life, you'd be walking around in a daze for hours.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (c6xtn)

103 Okay, I do like that one. Again, a musical. But, really good.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM (x8Wzq)

Saw it live ion stage n SF about 40 years ago. Tevye was played by the guy who was the back-up Tevye for the guy who played the character on Broadway.

It was fantastic.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (yTJ/L)

104 Julie Andrews had a real winning streak in the 60s.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" is a tremendously silly movie but tons of fun and stuffed with snappy tunes.

It offends the woke crowd however so see it now on it's new updated blu-ray before they ban it.

BONUS: The dresses Mary Tyler Moore wears in "TMM" absolutely match OM's taste in female accoutrement. He should a picture or ten for the Chess Thread.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (5NkmN)

105 Advanced (Zugzwang!):

1. Rc8+ KxR
2. b7+ Kb8
3. d5 Kc7
4. PxR(B) Kb8 (Not promotion to Rook or Queen then stalemate)
5. Bb7 Kc7
6. KxP Kd8
7. Kb8
keep working Black King to E file, and white Bishop to b4 to pick up d7 Pawn. then just a matter of time

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (9BID/)

106 I have, however, been to the Real Oktoberfest, in Munchen/Munich. A lot of barfing afterward. Wife did not divorce me. I knew then she was a keeper.
Posted by: Pug Mahon, Keith's Son at October 09, 2021 04:58 PM (x8Wzq)

Really great of you to hold her hair out of the way while she hurls. A true gentleman.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (axyOa)

107 96. I'm no fan either, but at least Andrews did her own singing. The dubbed actresses are ridiculous, as they're all Marni Nixon. I remember asking my grandmother why Natalie Wood sounded exactly like Audrey Hepburn.
Best thing about Sound of Music was Christopher Plummer.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:04 PM (ONvIw)

108 Posted by: SARDiver at October 09, 2021 04:59 PM (s0DTB)

Thank you for your kind words.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:05 PM (yTJ/L)

109 {{Nurse}}..gonna be a hot time in the old town THAT night!!

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:05 PM (nxdel)

110 103 The stage and movie version was infinitely better than the written original

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:06 PM (ONvIw)

111 They ought to remake My Fair Lady except everybody is a homo. On a bet, a Connecticut homo transforms a street gutter leather homo into a sophisticated Manhattan homo who goes to Broadway shows and operas at the Met and what not.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 09, 2021 05:06 PM (d9FiS)

112 My favorite musical movie is My Fair Lady even though Audrey didn't sing in it I just love the story, the costumes and the music. I've always loved Audrey Hepburn.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:07 PM (nxdel)

113 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021
++++
Not disloyal. But you are wrong, wrong wrong. Sister is kinda funny looking.
Posted by: NoOne NoHow at October 09, 2021
*'mon, admit it. If she spoke to you in real life, you'd be walking around in a daze for hours.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (c6xtn)

Nah. She looks more like Liza Minnelli's crazy sister than Melania's sister.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 05:07 PM (5NkmN)

114 102 Ines' hair could use some work, but she's great looking

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:07 PM (ONvIw)

115 Advanced retry.

1. Rc8+ Kxc8
2. b7+ Kc7 (Kb8 3. d5 Kc7 4. bxa8=B)
3. bxa8=B Kb8
4. d5 Kc7 or Kc8
5. Kxa7

Then Bb7 will allow the WK to get out to take the pawns.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 09, 2021 05:07 PM (Sz733)

116 Freeekin' parallel parking, ugh! I'll walk-- however far I must-- to avoid it.
*stands*
I am a woman and I cannot parallel park. So there. At least I can admit the fact.
*sits*
Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 04:52 PM (dB4Iz)
**********
When I was a teenager and was about to take my drivers test I had heard that they would flunk you if you touched the cones, so I got in the car to take my test, looked at the officer and asked if it was ok if I didn't parallel park and he could just mark me off before we start.
Surprisingly, he agreed.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 09, 2021 05:07 PM (NpAcC)

117 Oklahoma, The Music Man, and Paint Your Wagon are all good musicals. Cop Rock is right out!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:08 PM (kTF2Z)

118 I'm dumb with chess. I can see a mate in 3 on the beginner problem but not 2. Oh well. Luckily I don't have to win chess games to eat.

Kate looks good in that coat dress or whatever, really lovely smile in this pic.

Posted by: PaleRider, wrecker mandate resister at October 09, 2021 05:08 PM (pxVvf)

119 Nice rack there Sophia.

Posted by: CMU VET at October 09, 2021 05:09 PM (mMV7W)

120 I love The Music Man. That movie is so great.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 05:09 PM (Vxu+H)

121 Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

Ms Seung, I have been watching you try to parallel park. You do realize this is how stereotypes get reinforced?

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 05:10 PM (KbLYZ)

122 The movie version of Man of La Mancha sucks donkey dongs (despite Sophia Loren) but the stage version can be quite moving.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at October 09, 2021 05:10 PM (d9FiS)

123 Is plaid skirt girl gonna toss that beret or whistle Dixie?

Posted by: Count de Monet, unvaccinated Kulak-American at October 09, 2021 05:11 PM (4I/2K)

124 120 and no dubbed voices!

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:11 PM (ONvIw)

125 Btw guess what - we got our replacement tree today from a place in Lancaster. We picked a small weeping cherry tree ("snow fountains").

Mennonite place. A little boy, maybe 9yo, helped us get it in the car. So cute.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 05:11 PM (YZG/i)

126 89 Advanced

1. Rc8+ Kxc8
2. b7+ Kb8
3. d5 Kc7
4. bxa8=Q wins .

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at October 09, 2021 04:57 PM (Sz733)

So close but not quite. I made the same mistake initially, but decided to check my work for once.

See you found the stalemate, then correct solution in #115.. For my solution see #105

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:11 PM (9BID/)

127 123 Looks like she'll make it after all...toss it

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:11 PM (ONvIw)

128 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Have ya heerd it ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:12 PM (arJlL)

129 hiya

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:12 PM (arJlL)

130 Mrs. AZ_D taught new school bus drivers how to parallel park school busses (and not just the short busses!).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 09, 2021 05:12 PM (nwVkH)

131 Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (9BID/)

That's pretty much it. You have to be careful, though, when you pick up the pawns that you don't allow Black to get his king to d8. If that happens, the win is gone.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:13 PM (yTJ/L)

132 Melania's sister is even hotter than she is. (Is that disloyal, to say that?)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021

++++
Not disloyal. But you are wrong, wrong wrong. Sister is kinda funny looking.
Posted by: NoOne NoHow at October 09, 2021

***
C'mon, admit it. If she spoke to you in real life, you'd be walking around in a daze for hours.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius

To be fair, Melania has had some work done.

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:13 PM (arJlL)

133 The model in the black and white photo looks like Katherine Heigl.

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:13 PM (gLRfa)

134 133 it is

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:14 PM (ONvIw)

135 The woman in the floral dress looks like she had a really really great afternoon and still basking in the glow.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:15 PM (Y+l9t)

136 with the advent of 5 o'clock and the administration of therapeutic doses of Bulleit and cold beer the world is looking better !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:15 PM (jDHSU)

137 I have never seen The Sound of Music.
Posted by: nurse ratched

All you need to know is that the hills are alive!!!!

It's like the all singing, all dancing version of "The Hills Have Eyes".

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 05:15 PM (5NkmN)

138 120 I love The Music Man. That movie is so great.

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at October 09, 2021 05:09 PM (Vxu+H)

I got to see MM live, too, performed by a semi-pro acting troup in an outdoor amphitheater on a balmy summer's night. Very entertaining, very fun.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:16 PM (yTJ/L)

139 The German Alpenporn Flicks look better on the big screen, too, for you lederhosen fans out there.

Posted by: Hunter the artist in residence. at October 09, 2021 05:16 PM (JPtHE)

140 I am a woman and I cannot parallel park. So there. At least I can admit the fact.

*sits*
Posted by: JQ

I knew how to parallel park, and was pretty good. And I know, I know. Mansplaining etc. But I read this about a year ago. And it is pretty fool proof. Maybe next time you are waiting in the car, you can try it? (Full lock = the maximum the steering wheel will allow).

Pull alongside the car ahead of the space you want. Align your rear axle with that car's bumper. Turn the wheel toward the curb at full lock.Back up until the center of your inside rear tire aligns with the streetside edge of the forward car. Straighten wheel, continue to reverse.When your outside tire aligns with that same edge, turn the wheel the other way.If all went according to plan, you're in the space, bodywork intact. Get out and admire your work.

Posted by: MikeM at October 09, 2021 05:17 PM (5SG4R)

141 I'm watching a movie and somebody starts singing I'm out of there.
Posted by: dartist

What about the Singing Bush ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:17 PM (arJlL)

142 Yes; Smiling ladies heels look impossibly high.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 05:17 PM (lQj4a)

143 "The movie version of Man of La Mancha sucks donkey dongs (despite Sophia Loren) but the stage version can be quite moving."

Richard Kiley(on the original cast recording)had quite a voice.

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:17 PM (gLRfa)

144 Got some new beads for my rosary-making. The seller calls them dark amethyst, but the color reminds me more of a deep red wine ... maybe very dark burgundy? Attractive color, anyway.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 05:18 PM (JJatH)

145 Are there any lawyers in the horde? I have a question that perplexes me.

If yelling 'Fire' in a crowded theatre, when there is no fire, a crime, is STOPPING someone from yelling 'Fire' in a crowded theatre, when there is a fire, a crime?

By stopping someone from warning people of a deadly situation, isn't that person an accessary to any deaths?

The reason I ask is. Fauci, Facebook, Twitter, WHO, Media and others have suppressed information from dozens of Doctors and Scientist about HCQ and Ivermectin. They've also suppressed the data that shows the adverse effects of the Covid vaccines.

This has lead to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of unnecessary deaths.

Can a class action suit be filed against them?

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:19 PM (9BID/)

146 142. That's what gives it away as contemporary and not 1950s, imo.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:19 PM (ONvIw)

147 To be fair, Melania has had some work done.
Posted by: JT
Maybe, but she's so fine, there's no telling where the money went.
If work has been done, difficult to tell.

Posted by: MikeM at October 09, 2021 05:19 PM (5SG4R)

148 I love The Sound of Music. Being 29, it's part of my childhood.

But I like almost any musical made before 1970.

Posted by: Rosasharn at October 09, 2021 05:20 PM (PzBTm)

149 144 That sounds lovely, Ann!

I was going to ask - where do you order the medallion and crucifix pieces from?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 05:20 PM (YZG/i)

150 I saw a stage version of Man of La Mancha a couple of years ago.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say-

the stage version sucks donkey dongs as well.

It's a lot like the all-singing, all dancing version of "The Accused" with Jodie Foster and with senile Joe Biden as the hero.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 05:20 PM (5NkmN)

151 What about the Singing Bush ?
------
George?

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:20 PM (+ya+t)

152 @seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

-----------

Dear Miss Kim,

We wouldn't have said anything, but your last three attempts wound up in the Potomac and it's scaring the fish.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:21 PM (kTF2Z)

153 C'mon, admit it. If she spoke to you in real life, you'd be walking around in a daze for hours.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 09, 2021 05:03 PM (c6xtn)

++++

I would show mercy on her funny-looking self and politely allow her to think I enjoyed her utterances.

Posted by: NoOne NoHow at October 09, 2021 05:21 PM (vlXMQ)

154 148 I love The Sound of Music. Being 29, it's part of my childhood.

But I like almost any musical made before 1970.
Posted by: Rosasharn at October 09, 2021 05:20 PM (PzBTm)
=================
I think the only musical I really like is 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (9BID/)

155 I love The Sound off Music. And the book it is based on is great. The story told in the movie takes up very little of the book. It's worth a read, you h8rs.

Posted by: bluebell at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (CrZSP)

156 puzzled:
on what planet has anyone ever stopped next to a car attempting to parallel park and offered advice ?

this sounds like another fake-grievance story to me.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (jDHSU)

157 "But I like almost any musical made before 1970."

Camelot? Vanessa Redgrave was impossibly beautiful but Richard Harris didn't do too much for me as Arthur.

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (gLRfa)

158
I'm watching a movie and somebody starts singing I'm out of there.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:00 PM

you've obviously never seen Paint Your Wagon

obviously

Posted by: LEE MARVIN!!! at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (DUIap)

159 I saw Miss Saigon at the Music Hall in Boston. It was pretty incredible. Started crying at one point and looked over at my husband and he was sound asleep.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:23 PM (Y+l9t)

160 Ann Wilson those sound lovely. Do you mind my asking where you order them from? I also make rosaries though it's been awhile I'm thinking about making some for my etsy shop.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:23 PM (nxdel)

161 " To be fair, Melania has had some work done. "

WTF is money FOR if you can't use to improve your life?

Posted by: plastic surgeons everywhere at October 09, 2021 05:23 PM (aAP3z)

162 I used to be able to parallel park but haven't done it in 10-15 years. The world has sort of evolved so that I don't want to be in any area that would require parallel parking and I avoid those areas.

Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 05:24 PM (3/XaG)

163 I will make an exception for Rocky Horror - made after 1970 and a lot of fun. Especially in a theatre, circa about 1976? 1975?

Posted by: Rosasharn at October 09, 2021 05:24 PM (PzBTm)

164 you've obviously never seen Paint Your Wagon

obviously
Posted by: LEE MARVIN!!!

OK, oddly, I like that one.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 05:25 PM (OX9vb)

165 Pull alongside the car ahead of the space you want. Align your rear axle with that car's bumper. Turn the wheel toward the curb at full lock.Back up until the center of your inside rear tire aligns with the streetside edge of the forward car. Straighten wheel, continue to reverse.When your outside tire aligns with that same edge, turn the wheel the other way.If all went according to plan, you're in the space, bodywork intact. Get out and admire your work.
--------------
This! Works without power steering too if you have the strength to pull the wheel around.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:25 PM (+ya+t)

166 puzzled:
on what planet has anyone ever stopped next to a car attempting to parallel park and offered advice ?

this sounds like another fake-grievance story to me.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:22 PM (jDHSU)

Oh no no no. It's real. Cuz then that bastard of the Patriarchy told her to "Smile" and asked if she was on her period. And then gave her a wolf whistle!!!!

With common behavior like that, it has to be real.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 09, 2021 05:25 PM (5NkmN)

167 I can't think of any reason to parallel park a school bus. Developing the skill and feel for the size & nimbleness of the vehicle can be very helpful in other situations though.

Posted by: Count de Monet, unvaccinated Kulak-American at October 09, 2021 05:26 PM (4I/2K)

168 I'm very good at parallel parking.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:26 PM (U2p+3)

169 162 I used to be able to parallel park but haven't done it in 10-15 years. The world has sort of evolved so that I don't want to be in any area that would require parallel parking and I avoid those areas.
Posted by: Azjaeger at October

Yes! Exactly!

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:26 PM (Y+l9t)

170 I do hate musicals but saw Sound of Music as a kid before I knew what musicals were, it was ok.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 05:26 PM (2JoB8)

171 Can a class action suit be filed against them?
Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger

Not successfully. Commonality is a big problem.

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 05:27 PM (KAi1n)

172 I wonder if Ines' husband is thoroughly sick of Donald. Can you imagine having your wife whine about how her sister gets to do this and that and how come you can't make as much as a billionaire so she could too? Lol

Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 05:27 PM (3/XaG)

173 oh, well then, okay ...
can't beat all those convincing details.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:27 PM (jDHSU)

174 This has lead to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of unnecessary deaths.

Can a class action suit be filed against them?
Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger

You are assuming we are still a nation of laws.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 05:27 PM (e1mwr)

175 Thanks, MikeM... LOL, but I didn't say I *don't know how* to parallel park.

Yeah, I managed to do it well enough to pass that first Driving Test. And a couple of (desperate! and not very well done but at least didn't wrinkle any sheetmetal) times since then, but no...

Just say NO, to parallel parking. Girl's got to know her limitations, and I know mine. Hahahahaha.

Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 05:28 PM (dB4Iz)

176 I'm suspect most non-lawyers here who use the term "class action" do so because of the way it sounds (cool) not because they know what one is and the elements.

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 05:28 PM (KAi1n)

177 you've obviously never seen Paint Your Wagon

obviously
----------
Only time I've winced watching Clint.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:28 PM (+ya+t)

178 Ok, Miss Kim, I understand you don't want any advice, but how'd you manage to get your car up in the tree?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:28 PM (kTF2Z)

179 this seems quite bad
Energy crisis grips the world: Lebanon runs out of power, India warns its coal-fired plants could go dark in just three days, blackouts hit China and gas prices soar in Europe

Posted by: will choose a nic later at October 09, 2021 05:29 PM (bTQ72)

180 This has lead to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of unnecessary deaths.

Singing in movies ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:29 PM (arJlL)

181 Jewells,
I have a cross my Marine wore during the Crucible. He was hurting and praying and really needed the Grace of God to finish.
I'm hoping you can make it into something I can wear as a bracelet. We can talk in another several days.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:30 PM (U2p+3)

182 I can parallel park but doing it in a crowded city street where parking spots are not clearly defined is too much ptessure for me.
But the used car we bought early this year has a rearview camera with guide lines!!! - Makes it super easy

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 05:30 PM (YZG/i)

183 Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim
Men of DC: Do not pull over next to a woman who is trying to parallel park and then condescendingly coach her how to do it. We do not need your help.

Ok. No problem. I'll just watch as you hit the cars in front and back and then bust your hub cap because you hit the sidewalk. I'll have some popcorn.

Posted by: Puddleglum at October 09, 2021 05:31 PM (QFVV9)

184 The Sound of Music is awesome mainly because it's a true story about people sacrificing everything to fight the forces of evil.

and Christopher Plummer

Posted by: artemis at October 09, 2021 05:32 PM (AwPyG)

185 Younger Ines https://tinyurl.com/hwy5e2cc

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 05:32 PM (ONvIw)

186 Any screen musical starring Fred Astaire is supreme as as I'm concerned. Besides the obviously wonderful Fred and Ginger movies, I especially love The Bandwagon with Cyd Charisse and Funny Face with Audrey Hepburn

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:32 PM (gLRfa)

187 "The world has sort of evolved so that I don't want to be in any area that would require parallel parking and I avoid those areas."

Yes, this!^

The places that *require* parallel parking, are not Happy Places.

Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 05:32 PM (dB4Iz)

188 171 Can a class action suit be filed against them?
Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger

Not successfully. Commonality is a big problem.
Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 05:27 PM (KAi1n)
==================
Damn it Goth, I'm an Engineer, not a lawyer!
(Does anyone NOT know who I'm paraphrasing above?)

Could you explain Commonality?

Also do they have any type of legal exposure?

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:33 PM (9BID/)

189 Energy crisis grips the world: Lebanon runs out of power, India warns its coal-fired plants could go dark in just three days, blackouts hit China and gas prices soar in Europe
Posted by: will choose a nic later

While S.F. muddles through with temps ranging from lows in the 40s at night to highs in the 60s during the day. And hills discourage riots.

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 05:33 PM (KAi1n)

190
Only time I've winced watching Clint.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:28 PM

you've obviously never seen Any Which Way But Loose

Posted by: CLYDE!!! at October 09, 2021 05:33 PM (DUIap)

191 I'm not a lawyer, but I *have* recieved settlements, here it what I know.
It takes years.
Attorneys get most of the $.

Posted by: lurkmeister Gus at October 09, 2021 05:34 PM (aAP3z)

192 Nurse it would be an honor and a privilage.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:34 PM (nxdel)

193 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Class_action

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 05:35 PM (KAi1n)

194 If someone is looking a little tentative, I'll stand in the back and indicate with my hands how much room they have to back up.

No one seems to mind.

Posted by: artemis at October 09, 2021 05:35 PM (AwPyG)

195 Its almost dark here.

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:37 PM (arJlL)

196 you've obviously never seen Any Which Way But Loose
---------------
Oh, he bare fist fights in it, how can that be bad? At least the damn monkey doesn't sing.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:37 PM (+ya+t)

197 I can't remember the last time I parallel parked. I did signal Kidsharn into a space that was about a foot longer than the RAV4 once. Miss that car. Only vehicle I could do a u-turn in on a two lane blacktop ....

I'm sorry - what were we talking about?

Posted by: Rosasharn at October 09, 2021 05:37 PM (PzBTm)

198 Musicals..they were the thing for the people who grew up from the 30s thru the 50s, at least the pre-rock 50s. My parents were always watching them on the TV in the 70s. A generational thing that takes a while to completely go away, then suddenly you notice they don't exist. It always seemed sort of comedy to me when suddenly everyone would start singing in a movie, but not to my parents. I think the latest thing to be slowly dying out is caring about bands. My generation did, but it seems like after Gen X they still listen to music but they don't care that much. Wonder if future generations will wonder why the older people cared about superhero entertainment?

Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 05:37 PM (3/XaG)

199 this seems quite bad
Energy crisis grips the world: Lebanon runs out of power, India warns its coal-fired plants could go dark in just three days, blackouts hit China and gas prices soar in Europe
Posted by: will choose a nic later

MOAR WIND AND SOLAR!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (OCTRt)

200 "187 "The world has sort of evolved so that I don't want to be in any area that would require parallel parking and I avoid those areas."

Yes, this!^

The places that *require* parallel parking, are not Happy Places.

Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 05:32 PM (dB4Iz) "

okay, fourthed.
one of the best things about living out among the cows & corn is that parking consists of selecting which few square feet of the adjacent half-acre one wishes to use.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (jDHSU)

201 Energy shortages everywhere? It's almost as if it's on purpose. Naaahh, couldn't be.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (kTF2Z)

202 Younger Ines https://tinyurl.com/hwy5e2cc
Posted by: CN

She looks better there !

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (arJlL)

203 ----------
Only time I've winced watching Clint.
Posted by: dartist
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And Lee Marvin. Marine vets worldwide cringed.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (1e3E/)

204 Anyone notice the abundance of California tourism ads during college football games?

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:39 PM (gLRfa)

205 I love how Christopher Plummer gets the many kids to assemble and line up in formation with a seafaring whistle. Great tip, Dad!

Posted by: Count de Monet, unvaccinated Kulak-American at October 09, 2021 05:39 PM (4I/2K)

206 right with ya Rosasharn; I miss my old RAV4 too !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 05:39 PM (jDHSU)

207 @204

Everybody's going to Hawaii. Can't blame them.

Posted by: artemis at October 09, 2021 05:40 PM (AwPyG)

208 I love musicals. When I was a kid taking piano lessons, had scores from several musicals. Maybe what started the attraction.
I saw Hair in London. Someone mentioned Guys and Dolls, another one I really. Oklahoma, South Pacific(Gonna wash that man right out of my hair)..there is nothing like live performance whether play, concert, ballet, rock show. The tingle you get sitting in the audience from the music is unmatched in a movie theatre.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:40 PM (Y+l9t)

209 Marni Nixon was adorable as a young person and obviously had a great voice. She couldn't make it in the movies or theatre or just made more money as a "ghost singer"?

Picture of young Marni

tinyurl.com/b7rw9d77

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 05:40 PM (lQj4a)

210 And West Side Story.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:41 PM (Y+l9t)

211 Jewells,
I have a cross my Marine wore during the Crucible. He was hurting and praying and really needed the Grace of God to finish.
I'm hoping you can make it into something I can wear as a bracelet. We can talk in another several days.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Nurse, Jewells - would it be possible to incorporate the cross into a bracelet that also has a decade of beads? Would that be something you're looking for Nurse?

I had a Combat Rosary - Heavy OD cord with knots as the beads - no metal to clank, with a woven cross. A Navy Chaplin gave it to my Dad in Korea and Dad gave it to me after high school. I carried it with me everywhere and then passed it on to my boy when he deployed.

Just an idea.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 05:41 PM (e1mwr)

212 "one of the best things about living out among the cows & corn is that parking consists of selecting which few square feet of the adjacent half-acre one wishes to use."

Alls ya gotta do is avoid the cowpatties and mud. Straw is helpful for those unpaved walkways. LOL

Posted by: JQ, a hick in the sticks at October 09, 2021 05:41 PM (dB4Iz)

213 If you don't like the way I park stay off of the sidewalk.

So there!

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 05:42 PM (e1mwr)

214 Blue Angels over the city right now.

I pray one day they are here to turn City Hall into rubble along with SFUSD and SFDPH.

School district is a block away and DPH is across the street, so you'd need to make only one run. Easy Peasy.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:44 PM (EZebt)

215 "one of the best things about living out among the cows & corn is that parking consists of selecting which few square feet of the adjacent half-acre one wishes to use."

That 48 acre walk back to the house sucks.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 05:44 PM (OCTRt)

216 Anyone notice the abundance of California tourism ads during college football games?
Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 05:39 PM (gLRfa)

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DO NOT COME!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:45 PM (EZebt)

217 this seems quite bad
Energy crisis grips the world: Lebanon runs out of power, India warns its coal-fired plants could go dark in just three days, blackouts hit China and gas prices soar in Europe
Posted by: will choose a nic later

MOAR WIND AND SOLAR!
Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (OCTRt)

Seems more like the winds of war.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 05:46 PM (axyOa)

218 Tonypete, no man ever admits to being a bad driver. At least I own up to the fact that par,I got is. Out of one of my skills.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:47 PM (Y+l9t)

219 When I was a little kid and bored in school, I would imagine my classmates bursting into song about how great they were or something.

*oh gosh, did I say that out loud*

Posted by: skywch at October 09, 2021 05:47 PM (QVgqY)

220 Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:44 PM (EZebt)

What are the SFUSD and SFDPH? Yes, I know the first two letters stand for San Francisco.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 05:47 PM (lQj4a)

221 I have not parallel parked in a very long time. So I almost certainly suck at it at this point. I'm not great driver in general. Never really enjoyed it. So I'm not going to be coaching anyone through anything.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 09, 2021 05:47 PM (QU5/8)

222 135 The woman in the floral dress looks like she had a really really great afternoon and still basking in the glow.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:15 PM (Y+l9t)

Why wait until the middle of the cold, dark night?

Posted by: Satai Daleen at October 09, 2021 05:48 PM (qyH+l)

223 Okay, I did not type that last line. It was supposed to be at least I own up to the fact that parking is not one of my skills.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:48 PM (Y+l9t)

224 Tonypete I could do that.

Nurse if you can bring it with you we can talk about what you would like.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:49 PM (nxdel)

225 Ask anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.

I'll wait.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:49 PM (EZebt)

226 222 135 The woman in the floral dress looks like she had a really really great afternoon and still basking in the glow.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)

Why wait until the middle of the cold, dark night?
Posted by: Satai Daleen at

Afternoons are a delight. Think someone wrote a song to that effect.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:50 PM (Y+l9t)

227 Unified School District

Department of Public Health

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:50 PM (EZebt)

228 Ask anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.

I'll wait.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:49 PM (EZebt)

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Andrew Dice Clay had some thoughts on the subject.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (kTF2Z)

229 217 this seems quite bad
Energy crisis grips the world: Lebanon runs out of power, India warns its coal-fired plants could go dark in just three days, blackouts hit China and gas prices soar in Europe
Posted by: will choose a nic later

MOAR WIND AND SOLAR!
Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 05:38 PM (OCTRt)

Seems more like the winds of war.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 05:46 PM (axyOa)

Almost like its a bad idea to give you enemies power over the Global Energy Market, by limiting your own production. Who woulda thunk it.

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (oHd/0)

230 The woman in the floral dress looks like she had a really really great afternoon and still basking in the glow.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 05:15 PM (Y+l9t)

Why wait until the middle of the cold, dark night?
Posted by: Satai Daleen at October 09, 2021 05:48 PM (qyH+l)

When there's paradise by the dashboard lights.

Posted by: Count de Monet, unvaccinated Kulak-American at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (4I/2K)

231 This has lead to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of unnecessary deaths.
Can a class action suit be filed against them?
Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:19 PM (9BID/)

No, implied consent. You f*cked up and listened to them.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (KbLYZ)

232 Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at October 09, 2021 05:47 PM (QU5/

My Truck has the tow package with back up camera. Shows you exactly where you are going to end up.

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 05:52 PM (oHd/0)

233 A couple of those model dress pics are posing as if they had a cell phone embedded in their ears.

Which wouldn't be all that surprising nowadays.

Or all thot surprising nowadays.

Posted by: GnuBreed at October 09, 2021 05:53 PM (F0YaR)

234 Fame, Grease and Flashdance were all musicals in a sense. Of those, Flashdance is the only one I enjoyed watching.

I like the soundtracks of all three.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (U2p+3)

235 What are the SFUSD and SFDPH? Yes, I know the first two letters stand for San Francisco.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

SFUSD - San Francisco Unified School District?

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (OCTRt)

236 "Never move your queen out on move 2!"

That's racist

Posted by: Scandinavia at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (gDSJf)

237 Ask anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.
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Parking racism!

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (+ya+t)

238 And I just wanted to mention that I would play strip chess with Sophia Loren, and plan on losing from the start...

Who knows, I might get lucky.

Posted by: GnuBreed at October 09, 2021 05:56 PM (F0YaR)

239 Jewells,
It never leaves me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:56 PM (U2p+3)

240 It's so treacly that at our house, we used to call it The Sound of Mucus.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 05:01 PM

------------------------

That's what Christopher Plummer called it.

Posted by: Bigsmith at October 09, 2021 05:56 PM (sRn1t)

241 That red velvet dress is so beautiful. And always that oktoberfest look is so good.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 05:57 PM (KZzsI)

242 Most likely I would lose to Sophia Loren because my mind would be on things other than chess.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 09, 2021 05:57 PM (iDcra)

243 225 Ask anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.
I'll wait.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:49 PM (EZebt)

I know a young Korean American girl at our gym who drives a decked out Subaru WRX STi with a manual 6 speed.

She can do a bit more than parallel park the thing

#driveitlikeyoustoleit

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 09, 2021 05:57 PM (BgMrQ)

244 Andrew Dice Clay had some thoughts on the subject.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (kTF2Z)

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That's a shocker right there. Love Diceman.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:57 PM (EZebt)

245 k anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.

Are you kidding? They barely know how to drive.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:57 PM (nxdel)

246 There are so many beautiful looks that women just don't wear and as a man I have never understood it. Are there outfits and looks that guys should wear more often that women wish we did? I mean, other than a suit.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 05:58 PM (KZzsI)

247 Tonypete,
That sounds beautiful.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:58 PM (U2p+3)

248 Kate always looks just right.
Not going to say anything about Melania's nose; it's gorgeous.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 05:59 PM (QQcV5)

249 That's a shocker right there. Love Diceman.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Is he still around ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 05:59 PM (arJlL)

250 234 Fame, Grease and Flashdance were all musicals in a sense. Of those, Flashdance is the only one I enjoyed watching.

I like the soundtracks of all three.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (U2p+3)

Fame and Flashdance Yes, Grease no. And as a generic rule, I hate musicals.

Posted by: GnuBreed at October 09, 2021 05:59 PM (F0YaR)

251 Okay.. belly is full now it's time for a movie. Catch ya'll on the ONT.

Posted by: Jewells45 at October 09, 2021 05:59 PM (nxdel)

252 Ask anyone around here if they know any Asian chicks who can parallel park.
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Parking racism!
Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 05:55 PM (+ya+t)
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Racism and my lived experience. My truth, as the kids like to say.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 05:59 PM (EZebt)

253 I sometimes have to pick up my husband after his school bus runs. I know that there are a lot of fine women school bus drivers. but I have to say watching them all back up and park the buses, the men generally do a better job. And no, I would hate being a school bus driver-not because of the kids, but because I don't want to drive something that large. I could probably handle the mini buses.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:00 PM (lQj4a)

254 Good evenin, Horde

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:01 PM (c2FXQ)

255 JT, yes but I've not seen him since he did that short run tv series a few years ago. I saw him at the Hard Rock a few times in Vegas it was raucous, his whole entourage.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 06:01 PM (EZebt)

256 Asian chicks who can parallel park.
Are you kidding? They barely know how to drive.
Posted by: Jewells45
DWO*, common saying.
*oriental, for those of you a couple whiskeys in to your Saturday.

Posted by: MikeM at October 09, 2021 06:01 PM (5SG4R)

257 I had a Combat Rosary - Heavy OD cord with knots as the beads - no metal to clank, with a woven cross. A Navy Chaplin gave it to my Dad in Korea and Dad gave it to me after high school. I carried it with me everywhere and then passed it on to my boy when he deployed.

Just an idea.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 05:41 PM (e1mwr)
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550 cord would w*rk for the main body of that...

Posted by: redc1c4 *OTUS Zhou Bai-Din Cheated & we all know it at October 09, 2021 06:01 PM (IuPpm)

258 I could probably handle the mini buses.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Midgets drive them

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:01 PM (arJlL)

259 I mean, other than a suit.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

We all like different things, don't we? I don't care for suits.

Well-fitted jeans and cowboy boots look pretty good to me.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 06:02 PM (OX9vb)

260 Hiya Ben Had !

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:02 PM (arJlL)

261 I could probably handle the mini buses.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:00 PM (lQj4a)

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This is why women only earn 70 cents!!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 09, 2021 06:03 PM (EZebt)

262 I was a claims manager for Tokio Marine. I know Asian drivers.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:03 PM (2DOZq)

263 I went to our only sort of mega grocery store today to get a good deal on bacon, only $5/#. They didn't have any so I talked to the head of meat department. He said if he orders 6 boxes of something he is lucky to get 1 box, standard is to get ZERO. Paper aisle was less than 40% stocked. Frozen food coolers, 50% maybe. I didn't check further as I left.

Also, meat department head said, without prompting that things are going to get much worse with Biden in charge. This I remind you is in the leftist of leftist kalifornia.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Totally Unserious at October 09, 2021 06:03 PM (iDcra)

264 231 This has lead to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of unnecessary deaths.
Can a class action suit be filed against them?
Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 05:19 PM (9BID
No, implied consent. You f*cked up and listened to them.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 05:51 PM (KbLYZ)
=====================
How is it implied consent to not know information that was hidden from you?
We were never told that there are drugs that could cure Covid, so never knew to ask for them.
Fauci and others publicly said they didn't work, when their emails showed they did. Doesn't that show intent, and that lead to unnecessary deaths?

Again, thinking like an Engineer, not a lawyer, so could be missing something. Not trying to be combative, just trying to understand how they can be blameless

After all, in lawyer speak, "It depends what the meaning of is, is"

Posted by: I'm the Honey Badger, BITCH! at October 09, 2021 06:03 PM (9BID/)

265 Hey JT!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:03 PM (c2FXQ)

266 Are there outfits and looks that guys should wear more often that women wish we did? I mean, other than a suit.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

Assless chaps.

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:04 PM (arJlL)

267 Everyone behave. Ben Had is here!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:04 PM (OCTRt)

268 If there's no movie thread after this, is there a Singing Thread ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:05 PM (arJlL)

269 Love, love, love the red dress.

Attended the MT Griz vs Dixie State football game. The first half was like watching paint dry while listening to the ramblings of Oblabla. Or preezy pudding head.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at October 09, 2021 06:05 PM (2NHgQ)

270 I mean, other than a suit.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor

We all like different things, don't we? I don't care for suits.

Well-fitted jeans and cowboy boots look pretty good to me.
Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 06:02 PM (OX9vb)

Nurse ratched likes men who wear v-neck tees.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:06 PM (2DOZq)

271 News censoring ATCs walking off the job in Jacksonville, FL [JAX] against the vaxx mandate. All FL flights cancelled.

https://twitter.com/thomasbsauer/status/
1446963506402660355

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 09, 2021 06:06 PM (UHVv4)

272 Hi Rickb223!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:07 PM (c2FXQ)

273 Assless chaps.
Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:04 PM (arJlL)

Do you often get requests to wear that, JT?

I don't think most women want to see that unless they're worn by some studly guy they're involved with. They look ridiculous.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:07 PM (lQj4a)

274 My wife is Asian. We try not to have her parallel park.

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 06:07 PM (KbLYZ)

275 #271 Also there are rumours pilots might do the same eventually too.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 09, 2021 06:07 PM (UHVv4)

276 News censoring ATCs walking off the job in Jacksonville, FL [JAX] against the vaxx mandate. All FL flights cancelled.
https://twitter.com/thomasbsauer/status/
1446963506402660355
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 09, 2021 06:06 PM (UHVv4)

Good.

More please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 09, 2021 06:09 PM (R/m4+)

277 One driving job I really admire are 18 wheelers in the city, backing down alleys with inches to spare. I don't know how those guys do it.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 06:09 PM (+ya+t)

278 VMom -- Amazon, usually (yah, I know, but ...). They have a wonderful variety and I have Prime, so I can usually get what I order within 2-3 days.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 06:09 PM (JJatH)

279 If there's no movie thread after this, is there a Singing Thread ?
Posted by: JT

Yo-da-lay-he-hooo!
Yodeling Thread!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:10 PM (OCTRt)

280 It's bizarre that the economic slowdown is because of high demand and no supply.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:10 PM (2DOZq)

281 Japan/Sony considers funding for Taiwan's TSMC to build chip plant in Kumamoto Prefecture.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:10 PM (QQcV5)

282 I have several beautiful, meaningful Rosaries. Blessed by Popes, made with crosses from Baptisms, made with pebbles found from the Sea of Galilee.... amazing works of art and prayer.

I love each one.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:11 PM (U2p+3)

283 News censoring ATCs walking off the job in Jacksonville, FL [JAX] against the vaxx mandate. All FL flights cancelled.
https://twitter.com/thomasbsauer/status/
1446963506402660355
Posted by: andycanuck

Good.

More please.
Posted by: Hairyback Guy

Moar and faster please!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:12 PM (OCTRt)

284 Rickb223 has broken out "The Singing Goatherders" CD's.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:12 PM (c2FXQ)

285 Nurse ratched likes men who wear v-neck tees.
Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:06 PM (2DOZq)

*smack!*

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:13 PM (U2p+3)

286 280 It's bizarre that the economic slowdown is because of high demand and no supply.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:10 PM (2DOZq)
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It's a feature not a bug. _Joey B.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:13 PM (QQcV5)

287 202 Better? She looks gorgeous, there. Now she's about 55. She's fine

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 06:13 PM (ONvIw)

288 ATC? Air traffic control?

It's about time someone stood up.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:13 PM (Y+l9t)

289 I miss olddog's dress commentary on Kate and Melania's dresses.

Posted by: Infidel at October 09, 2021 06:14 PM (iorxD)

290 Jewells, I ordered those beads through Amazon, but they actially came from beadtin.

http//www.beadtin.com

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 06:14 PM (JJatH)

291 267 yeah. Nobody better be graceless assholes!!

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (ONvIw)

292 289 I miss olddog's dress commentary on Kate and Melania's dresses.
Posted by: Infidel at October

Me too

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (U2p+3)

293 Assless chaps

If you wear assless chaps, does your ass get chapped?-

Dr. Seuss book idea rejected by publisher

Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (3/XaG)

294 You would think that at least one of these lawsuits could cause an injuction to be issued stopping the process til they cases could be heard.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (Y+l9t)

295 How many times did we hear that Black Panther was first big studio Black superhero movie that was a long time coming?

Thought about that as I am watching Blade 2 right now.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (2DOZq)

296 It's bizarre that the economic slowdown is because of high demand and no supply.
Posted by: Just a side note

It will be better under socialism, Da?

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (e1mwr)

297 I never had to do parallel parking for driver's ed. In suburban MI it wasn't needed.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 06:16 PM (ONvIw)

298 I know that there are a lot of fine women school bus drivers. but I have to say watching them all back up and park the buses, the men generally do a better job.

I think its very useful for wives to recognize this kind of thing because it helps understand men better. Men on average are good at certain kids of things, we have a natural affinity toward certain sorts of tasks and activity. Conversely men are poorer at certain things which seem obvious and easy to you as women because your natural gifts.

Understand this and your relationship with men will tend to be smoother: don't get angry at him for not being as good as you at some things. Understand that's not in his wheelhouse. He's not doing it on purpose to mess with you.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:16 PM (KZzsI)

299 Nobody better be graceless assholes!!
Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (ONvIw)

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I have to be graceful now? When did we get these new rules?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 06:17 PM (kTF2Z)

300 Barely a clue what rosaries are for but Nurse that sounds like a nice collection.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:17 PM (2JoB8)

301 Rickb223 has broken out "The Singing Goatherders" CD's.
Posted by: Ben Had

Yodel, polka or calling a square dance.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:17 PM (OCTRt)

302 You would think that at least one of these lawsuits could cause an injuction to be issued stopping the process til they cases could be heard.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:15 PM (Y+l9t)

Think Biden is going to fire all the air traffic controllers, "just like Reagan"?

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 06:18 PM (KbLYZ)

303 299 Wednesday, I think. We have to be graceful assholes, now.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 06:18 PM (ONvIw)

304 The new U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, said Saturday the United States has asked the Mexican government to allow agents, including those from the Drug Enforcement Administration, to work in Mexico.

Last year, Mexico pulled foreign agents' immunity from prosecution and imposed strict limits on their contacts with their Mexican counterparts. Analysts say that inevitably affects the DEA's ability to do intelligence gathering on Mexican drug cartels. _Japan Today

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:18 PM (QQcV5)

305 More FL flights stuff here:
https://twitter.com/JohnWeglein/status/
1446823371048726529

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 09, 2021 06:19 PM (UHVv4)

306 Melania and her friend...meow.

Posted by: anchorbabe fashion cop at October 09, 2021 06:19 PM (ufFY8)

307 Some years ago now, Maria Bartiromo, Money Honey 1.0, posted a series of pics of Sophia Loren to her FB page. The resemblance between Maria and Sophia is downright eerie.

Posted by: Snake Spirit at October 09, 2021 06:20 PM (CdZ4i)

308 I hear you Christopher. It's common for women to get mad at a guy because he doesn't know or enjoy "women stuff" while no rational guy expects a woman to know or want to do "guy stuff". If she does, bonus, but you naturally expect she won't and don't get ticked about it

Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 06:20 PM (3/XaG)

309 Firing all the ATCs would fit DeepStates plans restricting travel.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:21 PM (QQcV5)

310 Duke, I'm sure CN will be more than glad to explain it all to you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:21 PM (c2FXQ)

311 Barely a clue what rosaries are for but Nurse that sounds like a nice collection.
Posted by: Skip

They're prayer beads for a set of prayers.

Google it; there's some nice ones.

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:21 PM (arJlL)

312 according to flightradar24 there are planes arriving at KJAX, so it was either resolved or something

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 06:21 PM (KbLYZ)

313 Sure you can fly. "No flights today."

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:22 PM (QQcV5)

314 I've always heard that a woman will evaluate a man partially by the shoes he is wearing.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:22 PM (2DOZq)

315 Penn State/Iowa game is getting interesting.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 06:22 PM (kTF2Z)

316 305 More FL flights stuff here:
https://twitter.com/JohnWeglein/status/
1446823371048726529
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at October 09, 2021 06:19 PM (UHVv4)

Don't be surprised of what we are seeing is a slow-motion general strike. That's all I'm saying.

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:23 PM (CdZ4i)

317 289 I miss olddog's dress commentary on Kate and Melania's dresses.

Posted by: Infidel at October 09, 2021 06:14
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Me too.

Posted by: olddog in mo, Pontoon Captain* (like a real captain, only drunker) at October 09, 2021 06:23 PM (ju2Fy)

318 Favorite Musical
easily The Muppet Movie

Posted by: InspiredHistoryMike at October 09, 2021 06:24 PM (C/fpg)

319 Please, not before Texas! I paid $45 to fill the tank on my CRV. I do not want to have to drive there. I hate long drives!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:24 PM (Y+l9t)

320 Penn State/Iowa game is getting interesting.
Posted by: Duke Lowell

It would be more interesting if Penn State had to run to Iowa to score a TD.

And vice-versa.

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:24 PM (arJlL)

321 Humans need to learn: Sophia Loren playing chess is more interesting than Fischer/Kasparov/Carlsen playing chess.

Posted by: irright at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (BB7pQ)

322 Good evenin, Horde
Posted by: Ben Had

SHOWING THIS HALLOWEEN......

THE NIGHT OF THE MORON HORDE!

in Panavision and Technicolor.

Starring Mel Gibson....but first....

Posted by: Bozo Conservative.....lost in a lost world at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (tjZg/)

323 Me too.
Posted by: olddog in mo

Oh, good--I thought something had happened that I missed.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (OX9vb)

324 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:16 PM (KZzsI)

I don't think I've ever gotten upset with my husband about things he can do better than I can. In fact, he can even do do word searches in the paper more quickly than I can, and I just laugh.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (lQj4a)

325 Sharon, I am thinking the same thing.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (c2FXQ)

326 I'm sure someone mentioned that Loren was moving her Queen on her third move , not second.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:26 PM (2DOZq)

327 SHOWING THIS HALLOWEEN......
THE NIGHT OF THE MORON HORDE!
in Panavision and Technicolor.

Starring Mel Gibson....but first....
Posted by: Bozo Conservative.....lost in a lost world at October 09, 2021 06:25 PM (tjZg/)

Where the eternal question will finally be answered. Which is more effective against Zombies, Longbows or Crossbows.

Posted by: Romeo13 at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (oHd/0)

328 I don't think I've ever gotten upset with my husband about things he can do better than I can.

Sure but I was thinking the opposite: there are things men just aren't as good at -- in general -- as women are. But in my experience women get unhappy at men for this deficiency because clearly we're doing it on purpose to annoy you.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (KZzsI)

329 I don't think I've ever gotten upset with my husband about things he can do better than I can. In fact, he can even do do word searches in the paper more quickly than I can, and I just laugh.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Why dontcha just tell him the word ?

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (arJlL)

330 Sorry 4th move

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (2DOZq)

331 I never had to do parallel parking for driver's ed. In suburban MI it wasn't needed.
Posted by: CN

Just dodge the potholes on 696 at 80 mph. That's what you have to do.

Posted by: Bozo Conservative.....lost in a lost world at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (tjZg/)

332 That blonde in the beret, third pic down - I just have one thing to say about her:

I LOVE HER SKIRT!!!

(And of course, Kate. The Duchess of Cambridge could have pics of her after a workout where her hair is a mess and she otherwise is sweaty and not in the best state and she would STILL be hot.)

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:28 PM (CdZ4i)

333 I've always heard that a woman will evaluate a man partially by the shoes he is wearing.

I have heard that too. Women seem to put an extraordinarily inordinate amount of importance upon footwear. Men rarely even notice if you are WEARING shoes or not. For men its utility: does this hurt my feet and work for me? Then its good.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (KZzsI)

334 I think women , in general are better at nurturing.

Men are better at protecting.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (U2p+3)

335 JT I said barely, prayers I got but that's it.

Linked from The Federalist few threads ago the Vax Mandate is a pipe dream, not a word of law backing it.
Fight it, if your company wants to fire you they have no legal law behind them, they could fire you for not having Rubella shot, same thing.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:30 PM (2JoB8)

336 rather drive for days than ever fly again ... just me, ymmv.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 06:30 PM (jDHSU)

337 I dunno CRT. I was really happy to let my husband mow the lawn, paint the house, fix my car, repair my computer and a hundred other things I had no idea how to do. In exchange I cooked for which he was very grateful as his only dish was a 2 minute soft boiled egg or takeout.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:30 PM (Y+l9t)

338 solutions up

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:30 PM (6DRez)

339 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (KZzsI)

I hope that generally give my husband the benefit of the doubt and don't think he does anything to annoy me. If he's annoying me, it's because he tired and grumpy and irritable and it's annoying, but since I can be tired and grumpy and irritable too I can't blame him too much.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:30 PM (lQj4a)

340
I had those fluorescent yellow cones that I set up in my driveway when I taught my daughter how to parallel park. She practiced over and over in my S-10 until she nailed it. First 30 feet apart, then 25 feet, then 20 feet.

To this day she has no fear of parallel parking.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (dQvv7)

341 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (KZzsI)
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (KZzsI)

Not just the type but whether they are clean and polished or worn out.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (2DOZq)

342 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (U2p+3)

343 Frank Loesser wrote another fine musical besides Guys and Dolls. It is called The Most Happy Fella.The recording on Sony from 1958 is excellent. Starring Robert Weede.

Posted by: Glenn John at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (Rmprz)

344 If he's annoying me, it's because he tired and grumpy and irritable and it's annoying, but since I can be tired and grumpy and irritable too I can't blame him too much.

Yeah its a good attitude to have. But not all women do, heh

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (KZzsI)

345
Why dontcha just tell him the word ?
Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:27 PM (arJlL)

Because the words are already there listed. You just have to circle the individual letters in the puzzle to get the words.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:32 PM (lQj4a)

346 "I've always heard that a woman will evaluate a man partially by the shoes he is wearing. "

Heck I'll do that if they are Crocs.

Posted by: f'd at October 09, 2021 06:32 PM (Tnijr)

347 Blade just starting on Vice. The opening scene at the dance club was awesome when I first saw it.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:32 PM (2DOZq)

348 I figured out #2 up to the Bishop getting out of the way but couldn't figure out the Queen jambing up the Black King.
Rats

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:32 PM (2JoB8)

349 how bout them seahawks!

Posted by: memin_pinguin at October 09, 2021 06:32 PM (oSX/P)

350 Also forgot it was Traci Lords who brought the human to the underground club .

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:33 PM (2DOZq)

351 Wonder if future generations will wonder why the older people cared about superhero entertainment?
Posted by: Azjaeger at October 09, 2021 05:37 PM (3/XaG)

I already wonder why people care about that crap.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 06:33 PM (evAgx)

352 nurse, lin-duh's daughter is looking forward to spending some range time with you.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:33 PM (c2FXQ)

353 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.

Posted by: nurse ratched

This made me raise an eyebrow.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:34 PM (Y+l9t)

354 rather drive for days than ever fly again ... just me, ymmv.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez

Yep - for us too. Long, multiple day drives are a great way to see the largest ball of string, attractions that long ago were at their height, great mom and pop diners and meet good folks.

Airports don't provide any of those benefits. But, of course, we have the time.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 06:34 PM (e1mwr)

355 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:31 PM (KZzsI)

He did tell me today that-while he was recuperating from his catherization and couldn't drive for 24 hours he didn't like being a passenger. He said "I keep wanting to step on the brake that isn't there."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:34 PM (lQj4a)

356 Ben Had!
Lin-duh's daughter is a gem. I will spend as much time with her as she wants. And will be so pleased to watch her! She's a natural!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:35 PM (U2p+3)

357 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.

Posted by: nurse ratched

This made me raise an eyebrow.
Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice)

There are no cave drawings of salads

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 06:35 PM (arJlL)

358 I must check out this tread more, never realized you had so, so many lovely frocks!

Wonderful to see Kate the Great, and the smiling guard makes that an even better picture.

Something about Melania's sister looks very Queens. Gotta love it.

Posted by: jocon307 at October 09, 2021 06:36 PM (HYa+m)

359 309 Firing all the ATCs would fit DeepStates plans restricting travel.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:21 PM (QQcV5)

That's what Reagan did when he was first elected.

PATCO, the national ATC union, was threatening to strike.

Reagan pointed out it was illegal under their contract.

PATCO decided to go on strike.

Reagan fired every last one of them.

Don't know where the replacements came from, but the world was put on notice: don't f*ck with Reagan.

I'm sure the Soviets took notice.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:37 PM (6DRez)

360 Well. Shit.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:37 PM (U2p+3)

361 Nurse Ratched, want one especially made for you? I'd be more than happy to do it. Just need snail-mail and any preferences.

Note to the Horde as a whole: Don't hesitate to ask. I make them whether you ask or not, and any not spoken for go to a local parish. It's about the only handicraft my kitten allows me, anyway. Fabric arts are Right Out!

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 06:37 PM (JJatH)

362 See #359? I was able to get around pixy's limits using my cob superpowers.

Yes, it's good to be the king!

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:38 PM (6DRez)

363 absolutely affirm, Tonypete !

in other news:
was thinking ahead about making another 10 (or so) batches of your peanut butter cookies for Christmas gifting the other day ... everyone loves them !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 06:38 PM (jDHSU)

364 >>>I already wonder why people care about that crap.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 06:33 PM (evAgx)
-----------

No options or something akin to planned obsolescence.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 06:39 PM (QQcV5)

365 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.

Posted by: nurse ratched

Hmmmmm......

Posted by: Siggy Freud at October 09, 2021 06:39 PM (oHd/0)

366 Tonypete, peanut butter cookies? Don't hold out on me Brother.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:40 PM (c2FXQ)

367 I have heard that too. Women seem to put an extraordinarily inordinate amount of importance upon footwear. Men rarely even notice if you are WEARING shoes or not. For men its utility: does this hurt my feet and work for me? Then its good.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (KZzsI)

As a guy, I DO notice shoes on women. I paid close attention to plaid skirt girl's shoes. They are OK...

(But maybe I am weird that way. Don't know...)

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:40 PM (CdZ4i)

368
I'm sure the Soviets took notice.
Posted by: OregonMuse

The world took notice of Biden.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2021 06:40 PM (63Dwl)

369 Yeah where did the replacement air traffic controllers come from? Its not like you can just find a few thousand of these people overnight. That is a pretty specific skill set needed with experience.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 09, 2021 06:41 PM (KX9U+)

370 GOP says:
Biden going on vacation again to escape his problems.

Ted Cruz sasy:
I hear Cancun is very nice.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:41 PM (Y+l9t)

371 Yes, the smiling guard does make the picture of Kate even better. I would like to that-unlike what's her name-married to Harry-Kate is a nice person to work for and with.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:41 PM (lQj4a)

372 358 I must check out this tread more, never realized you had so, so many lovely frocks!

Posted by: jocon307 at October 09, 2021 06:36 PM (HYa+m)

Welcome! I run this thread every Saturday after the pet thread.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (6DRez)

373 "See #359?"

.

I don't get it.

Posted by: f'd at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (Tnijr)

374 Isnt there a saying that shoes make the man? Ive never rally subscribed to it since I wear flip flops when the temp is above 50. But I suppose some men do care.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (KX9U+)

375 The world took notice of Biden.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2021 06:40 PM (63Dwl)

That's why they're laughing their asses off.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (6DRez)

376 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Excuse me while I whip this out!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:43 PM (OCTRt)

377 OM, Thank you so very much for doing this thread.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:44 PM (c2FXQ)

378 Ted Cruz sasy:
I hear Cancun is very nice.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:41 PM (Y+l9t)

Did Cruz really say that? That's hilarious trolling.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:44 PM (6DRez)

379 PATCO decided to go on strike.

Reagan fired every last one of them.

Don't know where the replacements came from, but the world was put on notice: don't f*ck with Reagan.

I'm sure the Soviets took notice.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:37 PM (6DRez)

Before Reagan fired the ATCs in 1981, he made a phone call/visit with the CJCS, and asked him to look at how many military ATCs we had, and about activating Reserve and NG ATCs if necessary. (Much as PM Thatcher made sure the UK power plants had plenty of excess coal before the coal strike of 1984.) Once Reagan was told we had plenty of military ATCs and that he could activate the Reserve and NG ATCs for the purpose, Reagan made his move and fired the PATCO ATCs.

(If you get a paycheck from government, and I don't care what you do, you have zero business belonging to a union.)

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:44 PM (CdZ4i)

380 Grampa, all of these vacations are getting tedious.

Posted by: Arkansas Biden Baby at October 09, 2021 06:44 PM (Xrfse)

381 Someday the Sundowner library will have a small notebook on all his daily meetings and itinerary. It won't have much in it.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:45 PM (2JoB8)

382 Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 06:29 PM (KZzsI)

I don't. I have a pair of sneakers, a pair of boots and one pair of dress shoes.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:45 PM (lQj4a)

383 376 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Excuse me while I whip this out!

+++
Knew this was coming sooner or later. Just surprised it too this long.

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:45 PM (Y+l9t)

384 Working on Soonergrad daughters new house, didn't get to see the start. Didn't feel strong about this matchup, thought it was surely time for the sun to shine on cow asses(redundant). Guess not, eh.

Posted by: Butch at October 09, 2021 06:45 PM (gY8Ir)

385 369 Yeah where did the replacement air traffic controllers come from? Its not like you can just find a few thousand of these people overnight. That is a pretty specific skill set needed with experience.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 09, 2021 06:41 PM (KX9U+)

The military.

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:46 PM (CdZ4i)

386 I don't get it.

Posted by: f'd at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (Tnijr)

Comment #359 actually violates pixy's stringent comment limits. I went into the background blog editor and posted it that way. And I was just gloating a bit about it.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:46 PM (6DRez)

387 Yeah where did the replacement air traffic controllers come from? Its not like you can just find a few thousand of these people overnight. That is a pretty specific skill set needed with experience.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant

I was on strike while doing my job.

Posted by: An ATC at October 09, 2021 06:46 PM (r1z5A)

388 Sundowner isn't running squat day to day, who is if anyone I would like to know.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:46 PM (2JoB8)

389 OM, yes he did!

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:46 PM (Y+l9t)

390 Holy crap.

Way to go Iowa!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 06:47 PM (U2p+3)

391 As a guy, I DO notice shoes on women. I paid close attention to plaid skirt girl's shoes. They are OK...

(But maybe I am weird that way. Don't know...)
Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 06:40 PM (CdZ4i)

ask a guy who says he doesn't look at shoes if he noticed the girl who just walked through the door wearing red stiletto's.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 06:47 PM (evAgx)

392 374 Isnt there a saying that shoes make the man? Ive never rally subscribed to it since I wear flip flops when the temp is above 50. But I suppose some men do care.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I Help Ya Help Ya Help Ya Variant at October 09, 2021 06:42 PM (KX9U+)

Clothes make the man.

Shoes make the woman.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (6DRez)

393
I keep my wife's closet filled with size seven platform heels in every color, so that she does not annoy me about my choice of footwear. The bargain is working out so far.

'Pleaser' sells some shoes that will tickle the fancy of any guy with even the tiniest smidgen of a foot fetish. Although I suspect any foot fetish above a size eleven would be entering a different arena.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (dQvv7)

394 Ken Salazar is asshole, used to be a senator here.

Posted by: Infidel at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (iorxD)

395 Absolutely one of the best games I have ever witnessed. First half I hated she went, second half jealous she went.

Posted by: Butch at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (gY8Ir)

396 Noticing footwear is important - it's one way to tell who the Feds are

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabamillion (YZG/i) at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (YZG/i)

397 PATCO decided to go on strike.

Reagan fired every last one of them.

Don't know where the replacements came from,

Management.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (OCTRt)

398 Thank you sock_rat_eez - so easy even I can make them. LOL

Tonypete, peanut butter cookies? Don't hold out on me Brother.
Posted by: Ben Had

Never! My Dear - p. 51 of The Deplorable Gourmet.

I'm a published author, you know. .

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 06:49 PM (e1mwr)

399 Where is LA going to find a new %50 of their emergency workers?

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:49 PM (2JoB8)

400 It puts the meat in its sandwich or it puts the meat in its sandwich.

Posted by: buffalo mozzarella at October 09, 2021 06:49 PM (QU5/8)

401 Many air controllers came from military I remember

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:50 PM (2JoB8)

402 Nurse throws a hanging curveball and the horde, for the most part, took ball four.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 06:50 PM (kTF2Z)

403 Shoes make the woman.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 06:48 PM (6DRez)

Dear Lord; I'm not in a good situation then.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 09, 2021 06:51 PM (lQj4a)

404 "Way to go Iowa!"

What a game. Look forward to playing them if we win our division.

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 06:51 PM (gLRfa)

405 one of my favorite movie lines is in "My Blue Heaven", when Steve Martin's upscale gangster looks at Ric Moranis, FBI agent, and says with a look of disgust, "Those shoes are TRAGIC!"

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (evAgx)

406 4balls? I can fix that.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (c2FXQ)

407 Shoes make the woman.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional

No, just no...think lacy apparel.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (r1z5A)

408 399 Where is LA going to find a new %50 of their emergency workers?
Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:49 PM (2JoB

a few hundred come across the border every day!!!

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (evAgx)

409 Nurse throws a hanging curveball and the horde, for the most part, took ball four.
--------
And it's not even Sunday yet.

Posted by: dartist at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (+ya+t)

410 Motherf*ckers need to quit ordering from Midway before I can. Got beat out on round ball bullet mould and just got beat out on a .50 cal Traditions smoke pole.
Grrrr.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:53 PM (OCTRt)

411 Hate musicals for the most part. I love The Sound of Music though. I know he supposedly hated the movie, but Christopher Plummer has massive sex appeal in it.

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 09, 2021 06:53 PM (sVtYq)

412 4balls? I can fix that.
Posted by: Ben Had

*snort

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 06:53 PM (OX9vb)

413 Think Biden is going to fire all the air traffic controllers, "just like Reagan"?

Posted by: Kindltot at October 09, 2021 06:18 PM (KbLYZ)

If De Santis could step in and mitigate this travel disaster it would be a feather in his hat.

Posted by: Javems at October 09, 2021 06:53 PM (AmoqO)

414 Where is LA going to find a new %50 of their emergency workers?
Posted by: Skip

People who do the work Americans don't want to?

Posted by: Some Rat at October 09, 2021 06:54 PM (r1z5A)

415 Ricky what caliber?

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 06:54 PM (2JoB8)

416 Posted by: Tom Servo

Horde mind.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 09, 2021 06:55 PM (r1z5A)

417 267 Everyone behave. Ben Had is here!

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:04 PM (OCTRt)

I have to admit, she's a stabilizing influence on The Horde.

I wouldn't want to get crosswise from her.

Posted by: GnuBreed at October 09, 2021 06:55 PM (F0YaR)

418
If De Santis could step in and mitigate this travel disaster it would be a feather in his hat.

Posted by: Javems

Sanctuary State?

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 06:56 PM (Y+l9t)

419 just got beat out on a .50 cal Traditions smoke pole.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 09, 2021 06:53 PM

Smoke pole? Did I somehow land on the ghey side of PronHub? How did I get here?

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 06:57 PM (dQvv7)

420 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Speaking of which, I have some dill/rye deli bread cooking. Going to get some ham and thin sliced swiss tomorrow.

Posted by: Infidel at October 09, 2021 06:57 PM (iorxD)

421 Why is #FJB going to fire the air traffic controllers?

Posted by: Lady in Black at October 09, 2021 06:57 PM (sVtYq)

422 elephant with three balls? walk him and pitch to the rhino.

if you filed for an extension, your taxes are due this coming Friday. just finished mine today ...

Posted by: illiniwek at October 09, 2021 06:58 PM (Cus5s)

423 406 4balls? I can fix that.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 06:52 PM (c2FXQ)

Heh...

I understand that reference.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at October 09, 2021 06:59 PM (BgMrQ)

424 I'm not noticing the shoes on a long legged lady wearing high heels. I'm looking at what those high heels do to her calves and legs. If she's wearing an ankle bracelet then I become hypnotized.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:59 PM (2DOZq)

425 hoes make the woman.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader

Well. No wonder I can't find a man.
I love my Birkenstocks

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:00 PM (U2p+3)

426 424 I'm not noticing the shoes on a long legged lady wearing high heels. I'm looking at what those high heels do to her calves and legs. If she's wearing an ankle bracelet then I become hypnotized.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 06:59 PM (2DOZq)

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There's a pretty young girl lives near here that always wears an ankle bracelet. I think she's stuck with it for another couple months, then probation.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 09, 2021 07:00 PM (lNHqD)

427 Women make better sammiches.

Men provide the meat.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Mother in Law - "Is that a footlong?"

Nick the Dick - "And then some!"

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 07:01 PM (e1mwr)

428 Can't sue Pharma, can't sue the gov....but I'm guessing one could sue the shit out of the company for mandating, if anything goes wrong.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 09, 2021 07:01 PM (r1z5A)

429 If she's wearing an ankle bracelet then I become hypnotized.

+++
Jewells makes some great ankle bracelets. Just sayin...

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 07:01 PM (Y+l9t)

430 Gnu Breed, That's very kind.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:02 PM (c2FXQ)

431 Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 09, 2021 07:00 PM (lNHqD)

Heh.

Posted by: Just a side note at October 09, 2021 07:02 PM (2DOZq)

432 Hey everybody. Hey chess thread! Hey OregonMuse!

I've said it before but it bears repeating... I love, love, love, LA County Sheriff Alex Villenueva.

He just announced he and his department (of which my community is covered) won't enforce LA County mask mandates.

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:03 PM (L2ZTs)

433 Sniffly and tired, I'm calling it a night. Have a good evening, horde!

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at October 09, 2021 07:03 PM (OX9vb)

434 My right sidebar has
This 80s star was every man's dream, wait until you see her now
( Barbie Benton)
Didn't click but know she aged well

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:04 PM (2JoB8)

435 310 sure, the moral of the story us don't welcome someone home with a fight

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:05 PM (TZdXy)

436 browndog, fistbump.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:05 PM (c2FXQ)

437 425 hoes make the woman.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader

Well. No wonder I can't find a man.
I love my Birkenstocks
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:00 PM (U2p+3)

Wait a minute! I did NOT say "hoes make the woman". That's terrible!

I said "shoes make the woman". Big difference!

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:06 PM (GLULz)

438 If she's wearing an ankle bracelet then I become hypnotized.
Posted by: Just a side note

I've done nasty things under the influence of a waist bracelet.

Just saying.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 07:06 PM (e1mwr)

439 Well. No wonder I can't find a man.
Posted by: nurse ratched

You do keep throwing that whole "standards" thing out there.

Posted by: Some Rat at October 09, 2021 07:07 PM (r1z5A)

440 I'm betting that ankle bracelet comes with piercings and tats

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:07 PM (2JoB8)

441 ask a guy who says he doesn't look at shoes if he noticed the girl who just walked through the door wearing red stiletto's.

9 out of 10 guys: "she had shoes?"

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 07:08 PM (KZzsI)

442 Gonna go try and find a movie to watch.
BBL

Posted by: sharon(willow's apprentice) at October 09, 2021 07:09 PM (Y+l9t)

443 Did no movie mean no new thread until ONT?

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:09 PM (2JoB8)

444 421 Why is #FJB going to fire the air traffic controllers?
Posted by: Lady in Black at October 09, 2021 06:57 PM (sVtYq)

Social media is reporting that they all walked off the job in Jacksonville airport to protest the vax mandate. Many flights are cancelled.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:09 PM (GLULz)

445 Well nurse. The Cougs came out on top over the Beavers.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 07:10 PM (axyOa)

446 Gig Em!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (kTF2Z)

447 Watched a two part British TV movie Warriors, very heartbreaking and well acted on YouTube yesterday and today.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (2JoB8)

448
Where is LA going to find a new %50 of their emergency workers?
Posted by: Skip [/i[

Haiti

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (63Dwl)

449 The Cougs came out on top over the Beavers.

Ward, that's shameful!

Posted by: Zombie June Cleaver at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (Xrfse)

450 Every union survives by bluffing a business: you won't fire us all. Reagan did exactly the right thing at the right time to prove that he wasn't going to be browbeaten or bluffed.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (KZzsI)

451
I'm betting that ankle bracelet comes with piercings and tats

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:07 PM

I think there are women who realize that jewelry is removable and tattoos - not so much. I bought a cute ankle bracelet for my tattoo less daughter.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 07:11 PM (dQvv7)

452 450 I think patco had a no strike clause

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:12 PM (TZdXy)

453 While your waiting
https://dailytimewaster.blogspot.com/2021/10/
la-palma-volcano-spectacular-spill-of.html

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:13 PM (2JoB8)

454
Yes, it's good to be the king!
Posted by: OregonMuse
------
Well, mostly.

"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." (King Henry, Act-III, Scene-I, Lines 26-31)

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 07:13 PM (1e3E/)

455 Fantastic Voyage is on TCM

Posted by: Tuna at October 09, 2021 07:13 PM (gLRfa)

456 Barbie Benton was always adorable

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 07:13 PM (KZzsI)

457 I said "shoes make the woman". Big difference!
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:06 PM (GLULz)

CUT AND PASTE FAIL!!!!

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:14 PM (U2p+3)

458 Crescent moon and Venus are in a nice conjunction on the southwestern horizon right now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 07:14 PM (evAgx)

459 Bama guy tossed for targeting right quick.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 07:14 PM (kTF2Z)

460 CN, exactly and thank you for saying so.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:15 PM (c2FXQ)

461 I have the feeling we are talking 2 kinds of ankle bracelets.
One is jewelry and can be quite nice, the other is ordered to wear by a judge and gets you in trouble if you remove it.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:15 PM (2JoB8)

462 I love ankle bracelets.
And my only tats are the ones they tagged me with for radiation treatment. Four blue dots. I was pissed.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:16 PM (U2p+3)

463 460 that's how I saw it, so you're welcome.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:16 PM (TZdXy)

464 Best ice breaker line evah: "My daughter would kill for those shoes! "

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 07:16 PM (axyOa)

465 Crescent moon and Venus are in a nice conjunction on the southwestern horizon right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo
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Was just observing that. Clear sky, quite nice. It strikes me as unusual to see Venus below the moon.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 07:16 PM (1e3E/)

466 HeeHaw was only bearable to watch for the Honeys

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:17 PM (2JoB8)

467 > Crescent moon and Venus are in a nice conjunction on the southwestern horizon right now.

I just spent the better part of a scotch and a cigar just grooving on that. A few clouds to make it interesting.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 09, 2021 07:18 PM (BFigT)

468 Four blue dots. I was pissed.
Posted by: nurse ratched
-------

*?*
What color did you want?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 07:18 PM (1e3E/)

469 I wonder if a no strike clause is conditional on not making other changes ... like forcing an experimental injection with known risks. The no strike clause is maybe tied to a no lab rat treatment clause?

Posted by: illiniwek at October 09, 2021 07:18 PM (Cus5s)

470 HeeHaw was only bearable to watch for the Honeys

And the music

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (KZzsI)

471
I have the feeling we are talking 2 kinds of ankle bracelets.
One is jewelry and can be quite nice, the other is ordered to wear by a judge and gets you in trouble if you remove it.

Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:15 PM

Ah, yes. A distinction with a huge difference.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (dQvv7)

472 ZOD.

Posted by: ZOD at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (xK9An)

473 Four blue dots. I was pissed.
Posted by: nurse ratched

THERE. ARE. FOUR. DOTS!

Posted by: Tonypete at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (e1mwr)

474 No Singing Thread.....

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (arJlL)

475 Crescent moon and Venus are in a nice conjunction on the southwestern horizon right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo
-------

Was just observing that. Clear sky, quite nice. It strikes me as unusual to see Venus below the moon.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 07:16 PM (1e3E/)
***

Been watching Venus for several nights now. It'll be problematic tonight due to clouds.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 07:19 PM (axyOa)

476 458 Crescent moon and Venus are in a nice conjunction on the southwestern horizon right now.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 09, 2021 07:14 PM (evAgx)

Agreed. Just stepped outside to take a look. The sun just set out here.

Posted by: Cow Demon - Free Australia! at October 09, 2021 07:21 PM (CdZ4i)

477 450 I think patco had a no strike clause
Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:12 PM (TZdXy)

And Pres. Reagan had a No Bullshit clause.

Posted by: tbodie at October 09, 2021 07:22 PM (NuA1h)

478 JT, I can do a little Dinah Washington if you'd like.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:22 PM (c2FXQ)

479 What color did you want?
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at

I didn't want ANY. they could
Have done henna and re-hennaed me once a week. But NO! you gotta get permanent markers.

I'm still pissed.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:22 PM (U2p+3)

480 I got those too, Nurse, but three, and black. No bigger than a pencil point, though, and not where anyone will see them.

Did you see my offer to you earlier?

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 07:22 PM (JJatH)

481 JT, I can do a little Dinah Washington if you'd like.
Posted by: Ben Had

I can do Brook Benton......

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 07:23 PM (arJlL)

482 It's sprinkling here. No chance of see the moon or planets or stars.

I should
Go for a walk

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:24 PM (U2p+3)

483 477 iirc he gave an address which mentioned that the patco people had to take a pledge not to strike, so that worked in Reagan's favor.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:24 PM (TZdXy)

484 ( Barbie Benton)
Didn't click but know she aged well
Posted by: Skip at October 09, 2021 07:04 PM (2JoB

-------------

She was her best chained to a rock in Death Stalker.

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 07:25 PM (QQcV5)

485 Headline at Twitchy:
"'Security issue' prevents devout Catholic Nancy Pelosi from giving a reading at mass in Rome"

The security issue is that if she does give a reading at mass in Rome, she will burst into flames.

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:26 PM (L2ZTs)

486 I wonder how much volcanos are connected to other volcanos deep underground, and when one volcano has a big blooey, does all the magma and stuff expelled, how far away is the underground affected?

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 07:26 PM (KAi1n)

487 Glennis Johns is 98 today.
Dang. I always loved her voice. I bet she still sounds sexy.

Posted by: Diogenes at October 09, 2021 07:27 PM (axyOa)

488 Did you see my offer to you earlier?
Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October

I did! You are so lovely. And your crimson beads sound gorgeous. But I have more Rosaries than I can use. I have one in every handbag and backpack. And one in my car. Even one in my range bag.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:27 PM (U2p+3)

489 469. Some contracts are hundreds of pages. Others are very short, the longer ones covered many unusual things related to workplace changes. The short ones leave a lot o the employer's complete discretion.

Posted by: CN at October 09, 2021 07:27 PM (TZdXy)

490 CUT AND PASTE FAIL!!!!
Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:14 PM (U2p+3)

Boy, I'll say!

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:28 PM (elmvb)

491
I didn't want ANY. they could
Have done henna and re-hennaed me once a week.
-------

That reminds me. Cleopatra was known to prefer a red hair dye, when visiting north Africa. That was the origin of the phrase, 'Henna worn for Tunis'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 09, 2021 07:28 PM (1e3E/)

492 When they said no Movie Thread tonite, they weren't kidding !

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 07:28 PM (arJlL)

493
"Devout Catholic" and 'Nancy Pelosi' together in the same sentence means the end times are upon us. Plan accordingly.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 07:28 PM (dQvv7)

494 >>486 I wonder how much volcanos are connected to other volcanos deep underground
Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 07:26 PM (KAi1n)

There is water at the bottom of the ocean. Under the water, carry the water.

Posted by: ZOD BYRNE at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (xK9An)

495 Getting close to Trump time in Iowa. Scott as Parton speech on now.

Posted by: Fox2 at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (qyH+l)

496 Traitor Joe's MS: this is true

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (L2ZTs)

497 485 Headline at Twitchy:
"'Security issue' prevents devout Catholic Nancy Pelosi from giving a reading at mass in Rome"

The security issue is that if she does give a reading at mass in Rome, she will burst into flames.

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:26 PM (L2ZTs)

-------------------

Peronista Pope would welcome her with open arms, sad to say.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (lNHqD)

498 The security issue is that if she does give a reading at mass in Rome, she will burst into flames.
Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:26 PM (L2ZTs)
-------

May I watch?

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (QQcV5)

499 thx, Tom & Mike, but too cloudy here ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez (jDHSU) at October 09, 2021 07:29 PM (jDHSU)

500 ::smile:: Okay, as long as you saw it. Mary smiles upon you, I'm sure.

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (JJatH)

501
"'Security issue' prevents devout Catholic Nancy Pelosi from giving a reading at mass in Rome"

__________

It is scandalous, in the Catholic sense of the word, that this woman still has with access to the Sacraments.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (/U27+)

502 JT, in fairness, we had a good discussion yesterday (with ace himself!) on the new Bond flick, No Time To Die. Consensus seems to be that it's not very good.

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (L2ZTs)

503 JT " Baby You Got What It Takes"

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (c2FXQ)

504 Peace be with you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (U2p+3)

505 Braenyard: I'd pay money to watch it...

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM (L2ZTs)

506
Peace be with you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:30 PM

And also with you.

Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 07:31 PM (dQvv7)

507 Hadrian, yup.

Pennsyltucky, would the Pope embrace Nazi Nancy *before* or *after* she's on fire? ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:32 PM (L2ZTs)

508
She was her best chained to a rock in Death Stalker.
Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 07:25 PM (QQcV5)

Best line in movie: "Check her heart".

Posted by: Fox2 at October 09, 2021 07:32 PM (qyH+l)

509 >>And also with you.
Posted by: Traitor Joe's Military Surplus, Vaccine and Massage Parlor at October 09, 2021 07:31 PM (dQvv7)

Let us play.

Posted by: ZOD BYRNE at October 09, 2021 07:32 PM (xK9An)

510 Touchdown Aggies!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 07:33 PM (kTF2Z)

511 492 When they said no Movie Thread tonite, they weren't kidding !

Posted by: JT at October 09, 2021 07:28 PM (arJlL)

CBD has a post in the queue, don't know why he hasn't posted it yet.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:33 PM (elmvb)

512 Parton = Parton, above

Posted by: Fox2 at October 09, 2021 07:33 PM (qyH+l)

513 507 Hadrian, yup.

Pennsyltucky, would the Pope embrace Nazi Nancy *before* or *after* she's on fire? ;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:32 PM (L2ZTs)
--------------------------

I don't know, but if he has any brains, his cassock would contain more Nomex than a NASCAR firesuit if he went in on Nanz.

Posted by: Pennsyltucky at October 09, 2021 07:34 PM (lNHqD)

514 nurse, I hope I know which one you have in your range bag!

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:34 PM (c2FXQ)

515 478 JT, I can do a little Dinah Washington if you'd like.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 09, 2021 07:22 PM (c2FXQ)

I can sing "Monster Mash". For some reason it was my first girlfriend's and my song. She was 15 and I was 16. She dumped me for Robert. All she left me with was the mumps.

Just sent an email with couple of pics (not of her).

Posted by: Javems at October 09, 2021 07:34 PM (AmoqO)

516 I went to MLB.com to see about buying a streaming package for the playoffs. Sure, for $25, which is ok, but I have to have an existing pay tv subscription. I don't. I just want to watch the Giants (well, ok, and the team they're playing); I don't want any other subscriptions. MLB can't show me my game streamed on their site or maybe youtube without me having to have a membership to something else? No $ from me, MLB.

Posted by: SFGoth at October 09, 2021 07:35 PM (KAi1n)

517 CBD has a post in the queue, don't know why he hasn't posted it yet.
Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader, Pants Monitor & Social Distancing Professional at October 09, 2021 07:33 PM (elmvb)

-----------

It hasn't got to the correct internal temp yet.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 07:35 PM (kTF2Z)

518 SFGoth, I think you're better off just DVRing every playoff game you can find.

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:35 PM (L2ZTs)

519
Cooking a meatloaf. A ways to go still but it smells delicious already.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 09, 2021 07:36 PM (/U27+)

520 It was a graveyard smash!
It caught on in a flash!

;-)

Posted by: qdpsteve at October 09, 2021 07:36 PM (L2ZTs)

521 And just like that, CBD is up.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 09, 2021 07:37 PM (kTF2Z)

522 ._ T R U M P:

https://rumble.com/vi1or5-rsbn-live.html

Posted by: Braenyard at October 09, 2021 07:38 PM (QQcV5)

523 514 nurse, I hope I know which one you have in your range bag!
Posted by: Ben Had at

Yes ma'am

Posted by: nurse ratched at October 09, 2021 07:38 PM (6aJX2)

524 Hadrian, I'm not Catholic, but if I understand correctly, don't Catholics excommunicate themselves if they advocate a mortal sin like abortion?

Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 07:41 PM (JJatH)

525
That reminds me. Cleopatra was known to prefer a red hair dye, when visiting north Africa. That was the origin of the phrase, 'Henna worn for Tunis'.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

Wouldn't that be nice!

https://youtu.be/MB2f6-U72Zk

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 09, 2021 07:53 PM (63Dwl)

526 Nood!

Posted by: Toni at October 09, 2021 07:53 PM (PgM6e)

527 .

Posted by: Napoleon XIV at October 09, 2021 07:57 PM (nscx6)

528 54 Hadrian, I'm not Catholic, but if I understand correctly, don't Catholics excommunicate themselves if they advocate a mortal sin like abortion?
Posted by: Ann Wilson, aka Empire 1 at October 09, 2021 07:41 PM (JJatH)

It's called latae sententiae, a sentence imposed by the act itself. The penalty for performing or enabling abortion is defined as latae sententiae.

Posted by: Satai Daleen at October 09, 2021 08:15 PM (qyH+l)

529 Well, OM, I'll forgive you for your mean trick on the intermediate problem, calling it a "mate-in-4," because I did solve it. But it's a mate-in-5 because black can play 2...Qxe3+, which extends the solution by one move.

Posted by: bradc at October 09, 2021 09:01 PM (DJiWb)

530

Man of La Muncha lost his voice.

Posted by: Saf at October 10, 2021 11:41 AM (PgqFp)

531 I'm not getting the advanced problem. What's wrong with just

pB7 pD5
RC8#

Is there some rule I don't know about kings guarding pieces from other kings?

Posted by: Jerome at October 10, 2021 11:44 AM (Opcdk)

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