Daredevil Cafe

12 willowed:
Dunno, she leads an "interesting life" there are incel weeaboos who have made her a very wealthy gal.
Posted by: sven at December 21, 2021 07:23 PM (Lzpvj)

I thought incels hated women?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:25 PM (csEWM)

13 My car was finally delivered to Knoxville from Colorado yesterday. I love it. Not a lot of cars with Colorado tags driving around in Knoxville. Yet?

Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:25 PM (bVhJi)

14
re: the Red Bull plane stunt

The pilot screaming like a bitch at the end negated the entire stunt.

Be cool, man. Act like it was easy. Don't scream like an excited child with aspburgers.

Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (N3yxV)

15 I thought incels hated women?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:25 PM (csEWM)

Hey, I don't have the love the ficus, either. It's just a means to an end.

Posted by: Harvey Weinstein at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (6FeV1)

16 Good evening everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (mD/uy)

17 Ain't no way in hell I'm riding that contraption.....none.

Posted by: Sponge - Saying Jackson Sparks at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (Zz0t1)

18 The plane in the tunnel is hypnotic.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 21, 2021 07:27 PM (yQpMk)

19
My car was finally delivered to Knoxville from Colorado yesterday. I love it. Not a lot of cars with Colorado tags driving around in Knoxville. Yet?
Posted by: jmel

Did you buy it sight-unseen online? Used?

Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:27 PM (N3yxV)

20 Hi Tonypete.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 07:27 PM (lz5hY)

21 The pilot screaming like a bitch at the end negated the entire stunt.

Be cool, man. Act like it was easy. Don't scream like an excited child with aspburgers.
Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (N3yxV)

I don't necessarily disagree, but I would be pretty fucking excited if I was able to do that without dying. The air pressures between the tunnel and open air have to be significant and MUST screw with the plane quite a bit.

Posted by: Sponge - Saying Jackson Sparks at December 21, 2021 07:28 PM (Zz0t1)

22 "Would you..."

... go to Korea?

A crap ton of South Koreans are oddly hostile to Americans. North Korea? Helllllllllllllllll no. We still don't know what the hell they did to Otto Warmbier or why.

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:28 PM (sG4Hj)

23 I guess I'm supposed to be a LOT more impressed by that Red Bull airplane video than I am.

I'm guessing their target audience didn't grow up where there were cropdusters.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:28 PM (NyHqe)

24 Drop tower?
No way!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (axyOa)

25 12 I thought incels just had no luck with women. If they hated women it wouldn't be involuntary celibate.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (Ojki1)

26 No miniature donkeys were harmed in the making of the miniature donkey video.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (guGkK)

27 Once you strap into the Gyro Tower, you are pretty committed.

I'll bet there is mucho screaming and crying.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (yQpMk)

28 The prairie dog....it looks asian.

Chairman Xi?

Posted by: Sponge - Saying Jackson Sparks at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (Zz0t1)

29 I'm guessing their target audience didn't grow up where there were cropdusters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:28 PM (NyHqe)

AHHHH Don't say "cropduster".... that's one of my Trigger Words....

Posted by: Brian Stelter's College Roommate at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (6FeV1)

30 The pilot screaming like a bitch at the end negated the entire stunt.

Be cool, man. Act like it was easy. Don't scream like an excited child with aspburgers.
Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (N3yxV)

Yeah. Gen Chuck Yeager he ain't.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (csEWM)

31 In fairness, I clicked off halfway through. Does he do the second half upside down or something?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (NyHqe)

32 I guess I'm supposed to be a LOT more impressed by that Red Bull airplane video than I am.

I'm guessing their target audience didn't grow up where there were cropdusters.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:28 PM (NyHqe)

I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they're not much bigger than two meters.

Posted by: L. Skywalker at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (guGkK)

33 Nice flying!

Wasn't there a fella who flew thru the Arc de Surrender in France during WW2?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (R/m4+)

34 SPOILERS ALERT:

Matt Murdoch is in the latest Spider-Man film. Marvel still seems like it's dying, but I think it has a few great films left, hopefully.

Posted by: Max Power at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (QCc6B)

35 The pilot screaming like a bitch at the end negated the entire stunt.

Be cool, man. Act like it was easy. Don't scream like an excited child with aspburgers.
Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:26 PM (N3yxV)
.......

It's like when pro surfers come out of a tube and "claim" it with a big fist pump. The fans grimace.

Posted by: wth at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (v0R5T)

36 Would you?

No. But I am curious what the radius is of the vomit hazard zone on the ground.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (AMIL/)

37 31 In fairness, I clicked off halfway through. Does he do the second half upside down or something?
Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (NyHqe)

Nope. Just a bit faster.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:31 PM (csEWM)

38 Man, I should sell my hash to someone who likes expensive basketball shoes.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:31 PM (NyHqe)

39 Top pik of flowers is very pretty.
I wonder if the picture was taken on the Solstice?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 07:31 PM (Gsgma)

40 Hey Bill!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:32 PM (mD/uy)

41 19
Yes, sight unseen. Online. Brand new. Straight from the factory, to the dealership, to the semi, to me. Less than a week. Looks and drives great! Payments start next month, so until then I will pretend like it's free. LOL

Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:32 PM (bVhJi)

42 Dare Diablo - "What are ya, chicken?"

Posted by: Cicero Kaboom! Kid eggless during winter of death at December 21, 2021 07:34 PM (n/szn)

43 I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they're not much bigger than two meters.
Posted by: L. Skywalker

I would hope you could kill ANY 6 ft+ critter from an aircraft. Rookie.

Posted by: Some Rat at December 21, 2021 07:34 PM (r1z5A)

44 Regarding Glenn Greenwald above. I have to admit that it was MY opinions that moved toward his worldview, not the other way around.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:34 PM (5p7BC)

45 I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they're not much bigger than two meters.
Posted by: L. Skywalker at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (guGkK)

There is a bridge across the Columbia River near Cascade Locks just east of Portland. It has been flown under by a lot of planes.
So I'm told.
When I grew up at an airport just a few miles away.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:34 PM (axyOa)

46 Would you be wiling to pay a penny a comment to help ace monetize his site?

Posted by: My two cents at December 21, 2021 07:35 PM (Tnijr)

47 Yes, sight unseen. Online. Brand new. Straight from the factory, to the dealership, to the semi, to me. Less than a week. Looks and drives great! Payments start next month, so until then I will pretend like it's free. LOL
Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:32 PM (bVhJi)

*

We did that back when online buying was first starting out. Carsdirect IIRC. Bought a 2001 model and they beat all the local dealers by $7000. It was incredible. I even contacted three of the dealers and said "I am buying this and this is the price I'm paying, do you want to match it?" and none did. So I bought it online and it was shipped up from Atlanta to one of those dealers and I signed the paperwork in their office (ha).

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:35 PM (NyHqe)

48 Would I do the Korean tower drop?

Do I look like a wigged out crazy mfer who wants his testes to retreat back up the canal from which they descended?

Don't answer that second one.

Posted by: Splunge at December 21, 2021 07:35 PM (PQ4Fz)

49 So many St. Bernards. So cute! I always want one, and then I remember GA summers.

Posted by: G. Gnome will not comply at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (OQcPl)

50 Tunnels could be in Italy. We drove from Nice to Florence and seemed to be underground more that up top. They named the tunnels.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (AmoqO)

51 43 I used to bullseye womp rats in my T-16 back home, they're not much bigger than two meters.
Posted by: L. Skywalker

I would hope you could kill ANY 6 ft+ critter from an aircraft. Rookie.

Posted by: Some Rat at December 21, 2021 07:34 PM (r1z5A)

Piece of cake. I always use a cluster bomb.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (AMIL/)

52 Gyro Drop is fake. The actual ride would be a pants shitter for me.

Posted by: mr tmz at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (m/Gc2)

53 Man, I should sell my hash to someone who likes expensive basketball shoes.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:31 PM (NyHqe)
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Ace is trying to summon a Lovecraftian space horror in mine.

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (XHhHI)

54 That mini is cute but I think he is just a mini horse, not a mini donkey. Those ears aint very long.

Posted by: PaleRider at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (3cGpq)

55
Yes, sight unseen. Online. Brand new. Straight from the factory, to the dealership, to the semi, to me. Less than a week. Looks and drives great! Payments start next month, so until then I will pretend like it's free. LOL
Posted by: jmel

Congratulations on your new ride.

I bought a 9 year old used car off a Toyota dealership in Michigan and had it transported to me in Massachusetts. I was a bit nervous, but the car turned out to be a peach.

Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (N3yxV)

56 Would you be wiling to pay a penny a comment to help ace monetize his site?
Posted by: My two cents at December 21, 2021 07:35 PM (Tnijr)
........

Huh. Where'd everybody just go?

Posted by: wth at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (v0R5T)

57 24 Drop tower?
No way!
Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:29 PM (axyOa)

Would you feel more comforted or more concerned knowing I designed a foundation for a 115' one in Michigan just last week?

Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (SvIdH)

58 I do think ace could sell cardboard memberships. It could be simple as heck, too. Scrolling name fields or something similarly absurd. $5/month minimum but pay whatever you want.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:37 PM (NyHqe)

59 Well, that high up, the vomit and shit fallout trail would be enormous. The entire city should be wearing visqueen.

That thought is somehow worse than riding the damn thing. Huh.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (csEWM)

60
I think we may have reached peak Covid fear porn. Shep Smith just went on a rant that he's sick of Covid, sick of talking about and sick of hearing about it. He then asks if he would just be better off getting Moronic and being done with it.

The Branch Covidians have lost Sheppie.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Mzdiz)

61 Congrats jmel! What did you get?

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (5p7BC)

62 That penguin is cosplaying Martin Luther!

Posted by: GWB at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (GTm9R)

63 Would you feel more comforted or more concerned knowing I designed a foundation for a 115' one in Michigan just last week?
Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (SvIdH)

Why didn't they call us???

Posted by: The Florida All-Female Footbridge Engineering Staff at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (guGkK)

64 Would you?

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Oh yeah.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Tzr2/)

65 > There is a bridge across the Columbia River near Cascade Locks just east of Portland. It has been flown under by a lot of planes.

Remember when some hotdogging Marine pilot took out the cables of a gondola at an Italian ski resort. Asshole killed 20 people with that stunt.

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (sG4Hj)

66 I'd pay real money for a better hash.

Just sayin.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:39 PM (5p7BC)

67 "Wasn't there a fella who flew thru the Arc de Surrender in France during WW2?"
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (R/m4+)

WW1, can't remember his name. Some kind of protest as I remember.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2021 07:39 PM (4thlk)

68 I would do that drop tower

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:39 PM (2JoB8)

69 Apparently, that video rendition of the gyro drop is fake.

Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher at December 21, 2021 07:40 PM (buTO7)

70 Would you feel more comforted or more concerned knowing I designed a foundation for a 115' one in Michigan just last week?
Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (SvIdH)

Heh.
Not like I'd be around to sue once it failed. Which it would the one friggin' time I rode it.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:40 PM (axyOa)

71 Yes, sight unseen. Online. Brand new. Straight from the factory, to the dealership, to the semi, to me. Less than a week. Looks and drives great! Payments start next month, so until then I will pretend like it's free. LOL
Posted by: jmel

13-14 years ago I bought a 2005 Infiniti through Ebay from a guy in West Palm Beach. Flew down to check it out - loved it and drove it back to OH. He just charged me $500 to hold it and I could back out or refuse it after seeing it. It was thousands cheaper there than locally. Still have it and it's been a great vehicle.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:40 PM (mD/uy)

72 Oooh, dedicated hash is an idea.

I'd pay good money to get BMWRT back.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:40 PM (NyHqe)

73 Gyro drop tower is nucking FUTS! No way, no how.

Posted by: Russkilitlover at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (nWxPx)

74 Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Mzdiz)

Just got back from the grocery store here in Central Calif.

Big sign out front saying by law we have to mask up to enter, more than 1/3rd of the customers? Maskless.

The Great UnMasking, continues.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (oHd/0)

75 I would do that drop tower
Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:39 PM (2JoB

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I would agree if I thought you knew about phrasing.

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (XHhHI)

76 47
Hubby and I were not looking to buy so far from home, but the Denver dealership was the only one who wasn't trying to price gouge us. All of the other dealerships we dealt with wanted to tack on an additional $4,000 just because they could. Denver sold it to us at MSRP.

Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (bVhJi)

77 Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (eA1RV)

78 Seems strange but shouldn't, other not usual pets like to be stroked as much as a dog or cat.

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:42 PM (2JoB8)

79 Tunnels could be in Italy. We drove from Nice to Florence and seemed to be underground more that up top. They named the tunnels.
Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 07:36 PM (AmoqO)

I think they were in Turkey. One of the only countries that would allow it.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2021 07:42 PM (4thlk)

80 60
I think we may have reached peak Covid fear porn. Shep Smith just went on a rant that he's sick of Covid, sick of talking about and sick of hearing about it. He then asks if he would just be better off getting Moronic and being done with it.

The Branch Covidians have lost Sheppie.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 21, 2021 07:38 PM (Mzdiz)

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2 questions

1. WTF were you doing watching Shep?
2. Did he blame the unvaxxed?

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:42 PM (OalnH)

81 Just glad my old has is long gone. It sucked, bigly.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 07:42 PM (Xrfse)

82 Denver sold it to us at MSRP.
Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (bVhJi)

Well, odds are they are high.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (csEWM)

83 Try a web search for "fake vaccine card."

Try one for "fake vaxx card."

Big brother is watching.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (KiBMU)

84 Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?
Posted by: Duke Lowell

garret

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (mD/uy)

85 I figure the Korean tower was built just to be two feet taller than the one in North Korea. That one worked.
Once.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (axyOa)

86 That Korean tower thing got debunked some time back. Besides defying engineering (extending) and physics (the people dropping would probably die before things even got rolling.

I think one youtuber even tried to locate said tower, and was disappointed to say the least. So, spinning bullet real, tower drop not real. Internet keeps you on your toes!

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (wAnMi)

87 The Great UnMasking, continues.

**

Be ungovernable.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (NyHqe)

88
No, I wasn't watching Shep. I saw a post about it.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Rapscallion (Mzdiz) at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (Mzdiz)

89 Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (eA1RV)
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Garrett?

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (XHhHI)

90 > Apparently, that video rendition of the gyro drop is fake.

I was wondering why the video said "original video" on it. It'd be like walking down Main St in Disneyland and labeling your video of it, "original video." Technically it's original, but if everyone else's experience is basically the same, it's weird.

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (sG4Hj)

91 hash

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (Xrfse)

92 Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?
Posted by: Duke Lowell
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Would be a cool origin story for the Garrett jokes.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:44 PM (5p7BC)

93 I would love that gyro drop thing!

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 21, 2021 07:44 PM (Vxu+H)

94 I did the drop at Astroworld many years ago. Now they just trample people at that location now.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 07:44 PM (H/pb5)

95 Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?
Posted by: Duke Lowell

I don't know, but I feel a lot better about mine now, knowing someone got stuck with that. Mine is just the answer to a calculus problem, on a blog with no math.

Posted by: mikeski at December 21, 2021 07:44 PM (P1f+c)

96 Drop tower looks like fun!

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 21, 2021 07:44 PM (i48K+)

97 Hubby and I were not looking to buy so far from home,
Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:41 PM (bVhJi)

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Last 4 or 5 new cars I've bought have been from out of state. If you shop around you can save ridiculous money. There is always a dealer somewhere desperate to get rid of a car, often the one you want.

If it's a used car, buying sight unseen can be a little scary for some, although I have done it on occasion. But for a brand new car, you test drive locally then buy where you get the best deal. Then a $200 one way ticket on Southwest and fun road trip home. Or have it delivered for $500-1000 depending how far it is.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (OalnH)

98 87 The Great UnMasking, continues.

**

Be ungovernable.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (NyHqe)

New ballcap I just ordered says

You be Safe
I'll be Free

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (oHd/0)

99 Gyro Drop Lotte World, Seoul, SK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbHKYl5JaE

Looks pretty real to me.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (Tzr2/)

100 34 SPOILERS ALERT:

Matt Murdoch is in the latest Spider-Man film. Marvel still seems like it's dying, but I think it has a few great films left, hopefully.
Posted by: Max Power at December 21, 2021 07:30 PM (QCc6B)

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

I posted yesterday - The Critical Drinker loved the latest Spiderman movie.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (CAJOC)

101 Got the ol' lady some Andrea Bocelli tickets for Christmas.

I guess I'll have to dig out my good hoodie and best tennis shoes for the opera.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (YA914)

102 "Would you?"
That would be a big "Hell No" from me.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (NpAcC)

103 82
LOL! Could be!
I spoke to the manager of the dealership who told me that he loved my accent and I could call him anytime. Smooth. Very smooth.

Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (bVhJi)

104 I read that as 'gyno' drop. Jeeze. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (mD/uy)

105 The real non cgi gyro drop just goes up and falls real quick. And kind of slowly turns on the way up. No ropes, or extending towers.

Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (buTO7)

106 The video ace posted does look fake, though.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (Tzr2/)

107 Hell no on the drop tower but I have flown a helicopter under a bridge.

Posted by: Eromero at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (0OP+5)

108 Maniacal laughter from the Red Bull pilot would have been OK.

Posted by: yep at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (uE+or)

109 The real non cgi gyro drop just goes up and falls real quick. And kind of slowly turns on the way up. No ropes, or extending towers.
Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher
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Yep.

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (Tzr2/)

110 for the Garrett jokes.
Posted by: Dave in Fla

Those are jokes?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 07:46 PM (Gsgma)

111 Just watched the gyro drop. Clearly fake, in large part because it would be interesting to know the estimated speed of the extension that is shooting out of the top of the tower at the beginning of the clip.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (NyHqe)

112 "Got the ol' lady some Andrea Bocelli tickets for Christmas."

I can see it for free on a clear night.

Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (4thlk)

113 I think one youtuber even tried to locate said tower, and was disappointed to say the least. So, spinning bullet real, tower drop not real. Internet keeps you on your toes!
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 07:43 PM (wAnMi)

All the drop towers I've seen are just that, you drop, then go back up and drop again, rinse and repeat. None of that spinning around stuff, at least on the ones that I've seen.

Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (SvIdH)

114 That last clip is from Squid Games, isn't it.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (ZMraq)

115 Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (OalnH)

What I do is decide EXACTLY what I want, then shop for the best deal close to what I want, then talk to that dealer, and order from the factory.

They will almost always give you the good deal, AND you get exactly what you want.

Just have to wait a few weeks.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (oHd/0)

116 My hash indicates my personal best is 5th. I need to step up my game.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (H/pb5)

117 Red Bull pilot had that tunnel as a closed course, would have sucked coming up on a tractor trailer doing 40mph inside

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (2JoB8)

118 The cat protecting the chicks, that is a noble beast. Pretty clear it's not crazy about being in actual danger, but still keeping its wits.

"If you want a snack, you'll go through me first. "

Posted by: 2009Refugee at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (8AONa)

119 You be Safe
I'll be Free
Posted by: Romeo13

*

I like that very much.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (NyHqe)

120 sorry yeah that video is fake

Posted by: ace at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (0G13K)

121 So far all of thecrecounts done by republican state election officials have showed ZERO fraud
The latest in 2 Idaho counties showed a slight overcount for Trump

Posted by: Kurt at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (OiP1o)

122 >>Who was it that had the hash EZGAY?
Posted by: Duke Lowell

>>garret

Art imitates life.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (ZLI7S)

123 Just have to wait a few weeks.
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:47 PM (oHd/0)

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For domestic? I looked into factory orders for Euro cars and was told 4-6 MONTHS. And that in the before times. I can only imagine what the time is now.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (OalnH)

124 "If you want a snack, you'll go through me first. "
Posted by: 2009Refugee at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (8AONa)
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Just protecting his investment in future snacks.

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (XHhHI)

125 Out in Orange County, CA there is are a couple of the big hangers they built or dirigibles. El Toro Marine Base was close by and one day a enterprising young pilot noticed the doors at each end were open and thought it would be a great idea to fly Which I'm sure was awesome to see. But, I'm sure young pilot got a stern talking to and his meal card stamped 'no dessert'.

Posted by: Tennessee Jed at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (0X6/9)

126 sorry yeah that video is fake

Posted by: ace at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (0G13K)

And to think, I used to trust this place for news.

It's back to CNN for me...

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (guGkK)

127 I went to an airshow last summer and the prop stunt planes can do some amazing things.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (5p7BC)

128 Again, I don't care at all about fraud. It's a distraction from the fact that any and every vote changed outside of the required legislative process was, by definition, illegal. Full stop. The end.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (NyHqe)

129 Is there a rule of thumb on how much wholesale differs from retail? I gave a local stealership opportunity to buy outright a nice 4WD, I knew they would lowball but it was insulting, really. I had imagined that they might possibly be at least somewhat more realistic in this used/new car market debacle right now.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (pQrYJ)

130 I always wanted to try sky diving, but only on my own, never had the throw away money to do it, considering it would have been a 1 time trip.

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (2JoB8)

131 Well, Kurt done told us.

Posted by: fluffy at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (UnQlg)

132 sorry yeah that video is fake

All is forgiven.

Posted by: Dan Rather at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (Xrfse)

133 For domestic? I looked into factory orders for Euro cars and was told 4-6 MONTHS. And that in the before times. I can only imagine what the time is now.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (OalnH)

In 2013 it took about 6 weeks to get my Camaro from the factory... mainly had to order it to get a stick shift.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (oHd/0)

134 Them Koreans better watch their ass.

If that Gyro Thingee gets stuck in one of my holes it's gonna get lit!

Posted by: Gamera, Friend Of All Children at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (R/m4+)

135 Posted by: Kurt at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM

Sean Penn finds you oddly phallic.

Posted by: mikeski at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (P1f+c)

136 Mayor Lightfoot sez, "To put it simply, if you have been living vaccine-free, your time is up. If you wish to live life as w/the ease to do the things you love, you must be vax'd."

First, it's scary to hear American politicians tell groups of non-criminals, "Your time is up." That's a threat of violence.

Second, that bitch needs an editor. "...as with the ease to do the things you love...?"

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:51 PM (sG4Hj)

137 Gyro Drop Lotte World, Seoul, SK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsbHKYl5JaE

Looks pretty real to me.
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:45 PM (Tzr2/)

Yes, that one's real - go back and watch the posted video. Somebody took liberties with it and After Effects. The posted video shows the thing extending and phenomenal speed, and then the people getting launched at what appears to be much faster than terminal velocity.

Ah! That was easier than I thought:
https://youtu.be/LuM1IXl66B8

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 07:51 PM (wAnMi)

138 30. "The pilot screaming like a bitch at the end negated the entire stunt."

Yeah, I kind of got the impression that he was surprised that he made it. Not unlike the vibe I picked up from the pilot of a commercial aircraft I flew from Washington to Chicago a dozen years ago.

Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (njExo)

139 And that in the before times. I can only imagine what the time is now.
Posted by: Joe XiDen
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Domestic is only 8 - 10 weeks. Mine took 6 months, but that was because the factories were shut down. factory restarted on 8/10 and I took delivery on 10/21.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (5p7BC)

140 Is there a rule of thumb on how much wholesale differs from retail? I gave a local stealership opportunity to buy outright a nice 4WD, I knew they would lowball but it was insulting, really. I had imagined that they might possibly be at least somewhat more realistic in this used/new car market debacle right now.
Posted by: Common Tater

**

I don't know the numbers, but I discourage trade-ins as much as possible unless the car has serious problems. I do it because they dealer will take advantage of you at both ends (trade in value /sale price /finance) if they can, and they will do it without a moments hesitation.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (NyHqe)

141 updates added

Posted by: ace at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (0G13K)

142 Posted by: Kurt

LMAO!
You are not entitled to your own facts.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (Gsgma)

143 56 Would you be wiling to pay a penny a comment to help ace monetize his site?
Posted by: My two cents at December 21, 2021 07:35 PM (Tnijr)

Yes. Looking at some past Weekly Commenter Stats, from S.N.O.T.'s, the Number 10 Commenters do about 300 comments per week = $3 per week. I've never made the Top 10, so if I assume I make as many as 200 posts per week, that's $2 per week, under $9 per month.

The REAL money must be in Lurker visits. Charge them something for each page view or whatever. Why should they get a free ride? :-)

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (AMIL/)

144 Kevin Liptak
@Kevinliptakcnn
After Biden said today that Manchin "was speaking to a liberal caucus in the House and said 'Joe Biden didn't mislead you, I misled you,'" the White House follows up: "The President wanted to clarify that Senator Manchin did not characterize himself as having been 'misleading.'

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Does Poop Pants ever tell the truth about anything?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (FVME7)

145 Gen. Michael Flynn Files Restraining Order Against Nancy Pelosi

https://tinyurl.com/yayz4w73

Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (Tzr2/)

146 61
Hi Dave! Sorry I didn't see you! I got a Kia Sportage. Not too fancy, but I like it.

Posted by: jmel at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (bVhJi)

147 Posted by: Kurt at December 21, 2021 07:48 PM (OiP1o

You're still retarded and misinformed.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (H/pb5)

148 Hey Kurt, remind us again how conservatives can disagree with one another and their leadership on issues.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (NyHqe)

149 hiya

Posted by: JT at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (arJlL)

150 I always wanted to try sky diving, but only on my own, never had the throw away money to do it, considering it would have been a 1 time trip.
Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (2JoB

Could be the trip of a lifetime.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (axyOa)

151 129 Is there a rule of thumb on how much wholesale differs from retail? I gave a local stealership opportunity to buy outright a nice 4WD, I knew they would lowball but it was insulting, really. I had imagined that they might possibly be at least somewhat more realistic in this used/new car market debacle right now.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (pQrYJ)

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Get an online instant quote from CarMax and Carvana. They will be low as fuck. Then use that number as a baseline. A dealership should give you 10% more and you should get 20-30% more selling privately.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (OalnH)

152 Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:51 PM (sG4Hj)

So, gonna lock up the unvaxxed, while allowing actual criminals to run free?

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (oHd/0)

153 Penguin chick.

Posted by: runner at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (V13WU)

154 Kurt, you ignorant slut.

A recount only recounts (get it) the ballots submitted the first time. Fraudulent, valid, photocopied, found in the truck of Buicks, etc.

Audits count official ballots submitted the can be proven to be valid with full chain of custody intact.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (mD/uy)

155 There's a ride called the Roundup. May not be around anymore. You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (lz5hY)

156 First, it's scary to hear American politicians tell groups of non-criminals, "Your time is up." That's a threat of violence.

The "new normal".

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (Xrfse)

157 Sigh.

Remember when this blog was judged important enough to actually have semi quality trolls? Now we just have ones that are unemployable anywhere else even in a market that is so desperate that breathing is almost the minimum requirement.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 07:54 PM (Ojki1)

158 He did it!

CNN: Biden Economy Worse Than Carter

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 21, 2021 07:54 PM (FVME7)

159 > I gave a local stealership opportunity to buy outright a nice 4WD, I knew they would lowball but it was insulting, really.

Are you a veteran? If you call USAA they'll tell you what price your car should get in your area.

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 07:54 PM (sG4Hj)

160 First, it's scary to hear American politicians tell groups of non-criminals, "Your time is up." That's a threat of violence.
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"Criminals, I'm sorry the cops have been keeping you here an extra 2 hours! We'll be more efficient on your next arrest for the same violent crime."

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (XHhHI)

161 For domestic? I looked into factory orders for Euro cars and was told 4-6 MONTHS. And that in the before times. I can only imagine what the time is now.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:49 PM (OalnH)

In 2021 I ordered a Benz from the factory and picked it up in Stuttgart. It took about four months from order to delivery.

The great thing was, I got 7% off the MSRP, free shipping back to the States, and three weeks of European insurance and registration.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (guGkK)

162 155 There's a ride called the Roundup. May not be around anymore. You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (lz5hY)

Yeah, it was a state fair ride. Damn it, ours wasn't Roundup but some sort of electromagnetism name...

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (csEWM)

163 And they'd turn around and sell that 4WD for $15K more than they paid you in this market.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (NyHqe)

164 I got a Kia Sportage. Not too fancy, but I like it.
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Nice! The new models are pretty good looking!

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (5p7BC)

165 2012, not 2021. Ugh.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (guGkK)

166
I don't know the numbers, but I discourage trade-ins as much as possibleDecember 21, 2021 07:52 PM (NyHqe)

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100% agree. I never understand why the default setting for the vast majority is to trade in. You might as well take a briefcase full of money and burn it. It has exactly the same effect.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (OalnH)

167
Finally getting a water treatment system installed tomorrow. Huzzah.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 07:56 PM (/U27+)

168 That top picture is so peaceful. Needed that, thanks Ace!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 21, 2021 07:56 PM (1R0vU)

169 Yeah, Kelly was $16.5 and the dealer said "up to $10k". Then they kept calling and texting so much I had to block 3 or 4 phone numbers. I figure it's probably worth $18k or so.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (pQrYJ)

170 In 2021 I ordered a Benz from the factory and picked it up in Stuttgart. It took about four months from order to delivery.

The great thing was, I got 7% off the MSRP, free shipping back to the States, and three weeks of European insurance and registration.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (guGkK)

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I'd like to do one of those deals someday as well. I'd probably put 10K miles on it just driving up and down Germany at 150 on the Autobahn though and depreciate the fuck out of it.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (OalnH)

171 That lead-off photo is spectacularly beautiful. Is that somewhere in Japan?

Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (njExo)

172 Gen. Michael Flynn Files Restraining Order Against Nancy Pelosi

"It is always refreshing, and far too rare, to see someone fighting back against this latter-day American version of the Stalinist show trials."

How true.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (Xrfse)

173 145 Gen. Michael Flynn Files Restraining Order Against Nancy Pelosi

https://tinyurl.com/yayz4w73
Posted by: SMH at the wonder of His birth at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (Tzr2/)

Yeah, the Jan 6 committee is nothing more than a Get those Trumpers Kangaroo court.

Need to sue Under Section 242 Title 18, taking rights under cover of Law. Congress is clearly overstepping its own authority.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (oHd/0)

174 145 I have no doubt they are still trying to scare anyone backing a possibility of Trump2024

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (2JoB8)

175 Finally getting a water treatment system installed tomorrow. Huzzah.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 07:56 PM (/U27+)

Just make sure it's not a disguised generator, peon!

Posted by: The Great State of California at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (guGkK)

176 Javems famous spaghetti on the menu for tonight. Will last us until Friday. It's in the cookbook.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (AmoqO)

177 >>>171 That lead-off photo is spectacularly beautiful. Is that somewhere in Japan?

no idea, I got that off of twitter a month ago.

Posted by: ace at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (0G13K)

178 Anonymous UK Citizen
at_AnonUKCitizen

Did I hear this right?

UN Inspector General: "Some countries are using boosters to kill children. This is not right."

7:39 PM - Dec 21, 2021 - https://bit.ly/3pgHnuu

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (Do5/p)

179 Gen. Michael Flynn Files Restraining Order Against Nancy Pelosi

Heh heh heh!
Go get 'em Mike!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (axyOa)

180 >>.168 That top picture is so peaceful. Needed that, thanks Ace!

glad you liked it.

Posted by: ace at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (0G13K)

181 Gen Flynn has already suffered immensely from the Democrat Witch hunt and didn't do 1 thing wrong.

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (2JoB8)

182 Biden still thinks the gyro drop is real though.

Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (buTO7)

183 I'd like to do one of those deals someday as well. I'd probably put 10K miles on it just driving up and down Germany at 150 on the Autobahn though and depreciate the fuck out of it.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (OalnH)

I hit 130 mph driving through Germany. It never went anywhere near as fast again once it got back here.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (guGkK)

184 Oh, speaking of restraining orders. Did anybody know that Manchin lives on a houseboat in the DC area?

He's got people kayaking up to his houseboat.

Orkin can't do anything about these pests.

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (XHhHI)

185 With new cars you have no choice but to deal with the scumbags at a dealership. But when either buying or selling used, why? Just say no!!

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (OalnH)

186
13-14 years ago I bought a 2005 Infiniti through Ebay from a guy in West Palm Beach. Flew down to check it out - loved it and drove it back to OH. He just charged me $500 to hold it and I could back out or refuse it after seeing it. It was thousands cheaper there than locally. Still have it and it's been a great vehicle.
Posted by: Tonypete

Great find.
Nissan had the potential to be a great car maker, but they always seem to trip over themselves.

Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (N3yxV)

187 Biden still thinks the gyro drop is real though.
Posted by: Coquettish Haberdasher at December 21, 2021 07:58 PM (buTO7)
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He shit his pants straight away.

At least that's his story.

Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (XHhHI)

188 Hi Dave! Sorry I didn't see you! I got a Kia Sportage. Not too fancy, but I like it.
Posted by: jmel

**

A fine choice. A neighbor has moved entirely to Hyundais and Kias for his family and has gotten me seriously considering the brand for when we need an appliance vehicle.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:00 PM (NyHqe)

189 Dealers make a lot more on used cars than new. Did anyway. Market is crazy now.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 08:00 PM (AmoqO)

190 A lot of pages with the top pic, but none with a place name in the title- except maybe a french one, but I cannot read french.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:00 PM (csEWM)

191
Just make sure it's not a disguised generator, peon!
Posted by: The Great State of California at December 21, 2021 07:57 PM (guGkK)

_________

I stole all the parts for a water treatment system but every time I put them together I got a generator.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:00 PM (/U27+)

192 Top picure is stunning in it's beauty.

Nagasaki, Japan most likely, looking North.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (u82oZ)

193 Looking for that last minute gift for that certain someone?
"If you'd like to give a really beautiful and special gift this Christmas, with a little bit of street cred...
All inspired by the set that I made when I was "confined". They still have my [inmate] number on the bottom.
These are exact replicas of the nativity scene that I made in pottery class while I was away at camp."
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Who made these while she was down by law?

Loukas Charalambous@LoukasChar_char
If you were going to get me anything this year - let it be the Martha Stewart Prison Replica Nativity Set
https://bit.ly/30NknKb

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (FVME7)

194 Aimed at Bette Midler...

Greg Price @greg_price11; 22h
The two states in America that have the lowest literacy rates actually happen to be

... drum roll...

New York and California.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (UHVv4)

195 >>In 2021 I ordered a Benz from the factory and picked it up in Stuttgart. It took about four months from order to delivery.

My ex brother and sister in-law did that with a Porsche years ago. Spent a month driving around Europe and had a blast.

I really miss that car.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (ZLI7S)

196 n 2021 I ordered a Benz from the factory and picked it up in Stuttgart. It took about four months from order to delivery.

The great thing was, I got 7% off the MSRP, free shipping back to the States, and three weeks of European insurance and registration.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:55 PM (guGkK)

Are you related to Moo Moo or JWest?

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (H/pb5)

197 Locally another 14 year old boy dies "unexpectadly", no cause of death given. Yeah, it happens sometimes. But ... I know damn well what it was. Cute kid with his whole life ahead of him.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (pQrYJ)

198 167
Finally getting a water treatment system installed tomorrow. Huzzah.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 07:56 PM (/U27+)

Tell the contractor to note on the receipt that he used lead pipe. Then you can make a claim for megabucks to the FedGov to get that piping "replaced" under the Infrastructure bill that passed a couple months ago. Fraud, yes, but the odds are you won't get caught.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (AMIL/)

199 He's got people kayaking up to his houseboat.

Orkin can't do anything about these pests.
Posted by: Axeman at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (XHhHI)

Sam Colt can.

Or Hiram Maxim. *happy place*

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (csEWM)

200 "the brand" meaning they're the same company with different badges and tuning. They've really come a long way in the last 20 years, though. It's like watching Honda and Toyota when I was a little kid.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (NyHqe)

201 Is there a rule of thumb on how much wholesale differs from retail? I gave a local stealership opportunity to buy outright a nice 4WD, I knew they would lowball but it was insulting, really. I had imagined that they might possibly be at least somewhat more realistic in this used/new car market debacle right now.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 07:50 PM (pQrYJ)

I get an email at least once a week from one of 2 local Lexus dealers offering me 110% over blue book for my car - including with trade-in. They should be bending over backwards right now. I can't say for sure, not knowing all the details, but most used cars are 20-30% higher than they should be right now. They might think they won't be able to turn it, or they're just being jerks. I'd check what craigslist has that's similar. Also, check the online places like AutoNation or CarMax - who offer to pay cash for your used car today!! (voice echo)

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (wAnMi)

202 Are you related to Moo Moo or JWest?
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (H/pb5)

Pfft. Moo Moo was a piker.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (guGkK)

203 > I never understand why the default setting for the vast majority is to trade in. You might as well take a briefcase full of money and burn it. It has exactly the same effect.

Same for selling used guns. Never take them to the gun store unless you have some seriously special relationship with them. When I wanted to sell some guns, they followed a simple formula. Unless it was brand spanking new, never been fired except at the factory, they were going to sell it at 80% of new, and would give you 60% of that.

Let's say you take a $1000 gun to the store. It only has 200 rounds in it. It got cleaned carefully after every range trip. It was a safe queen.

80% of 1,000 is $800. 60% of $800 is $480.

$480 for a $1,000 gun in mint condition with 200 rounds through it is ridiculous.

Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (sG4Hj)

204 Top picture is stunning in it's beauty.

Nagasaki, Japan most likely, looking North.
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You'd almost say it glows!

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (UHVv4)

205 Down a few in the Ninja Cat video is a Santa Paws video, they let dogs come in a rook of toys to pick one.

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (2JoB8)

206 I hit 130 mph driving through Germany. It never went anywhere near as fast again once it got back here.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 07:59 PM (guGkK)

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That's why the good lord created tracks my friend. When I lived in France I went to Deutchland a few times and drove my Renault on the AB. I got it to 220 KMH and then it started feeling like it would have an aneurism and backed off. Even at a cruising 170-180 it's amazing how the miles (or KMs) are just eaten up. You're like holy fuck I'm here? Damn. But sadly more and more of the AB is getting 130 KM speed limits. A mix of the enviros and safety Karens.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (OalnH)

207 Hadrian the Seventh

Every time analytical chemists get a new toy, they test the lab water. Even the very clean systems have impurities. I can see their faces sag as they get the data. Hope crushed of pure water.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (u82oZ)

208 I think they were in Turkey. One of the only countries that would allow it.
Posted by: lowandslow at December 21, 2021 07:42 PM (4thlk)

If the guy piles up, it is the will of allan.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (P3gRi)

209 After watching the Inman purse snatcher vid, scroll down to see a couple pics of the hero that beat the thief up. Looks like he got a reward and a big hug from the lady whose purse was stolen.

Posted by: redridinghood at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (NpAcC)

210 184. "Oh, speaking of restraining orders. Did anybody know that Manchin lives on a houseboat in the DC area?

He's got people kayaking up to his houseboat."

Torpedoes, that's the ticket.

Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (njExo)

211 "189 Dealers make a lot more on used cars than new"

Yes which is why it's insane that anyone would give a used car to a dealer from which to profit. Sell the damn thing privately.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (OalnH)

212 Oh, didn't see the Kurt post, did it get nuked?

Anyway, he is displaying basic ignorance about how elections work.

It is a two step process, the canvas and the count. You can't count until the canvas is complete. In the canvas ballots are determined to be legally cast. Doesn't matter how many there are, if they don't match the legal requirements they are tossed out.

This is how the fraud was done in most states, especially Pennsylvania. Signature matching is supposed to throw out the ballots and they don't pass the canvas. Instead the matching software was turned down to such a low level that it might as well be off. Interestingly, they didn't use the same matching standard used to get a candidate on the ballot in the first place, those standards stayed very high.

Once the ballots pass canvas, then they are counted. A recount doesn't address the canvas, only the count of ballots. This is why the AZ recount is pretty close to reported numbers. They never looked into whether the ballots were legal in the first place.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (5p7BC)

213 andycanuck

Now do any Democrat controlled city in America.

They have more damage for much more money.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (u82oZ)

214

St. Bernards sell carpet

https://www.bigdogflooring.com

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (63Dwl)

215 Are you related to Moo Moo or JWest?
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:01 PM (H/pb5)

Pfft. Moo Moo was a piker.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (guGkK)

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (H/pb5)

216 Locally another 14 year old boy dies "unexpectadly", no cause of death given. Yeah, it happens sometimes. But ... I know damn well what it was. Cute kid with his whole life ahead of him.
Posted by: Common Tater

*

Happens all the time, dummy. Why do you hate Science?

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (NyHqe)

217 Yeah, I kind of got the impression that he was surprised that he made it. Not unlike the vibe I picked up from the pilot of a commercial aircraft I flew from Washington to Chicago a dozen years ago.
Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 07:52 PM (njExo)

Obligatory:

https://youtu.be/xNz2w_KDEh0?t=31

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (PiwSw)

218 Well it's lights out time, been up since 0230am.
Everyone have a great evening

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 08:04 PM (2JoB8)

219
Not unlike the vibe I picked up from the pilot of a commercial aircraft I flew from Washington to Chicago a dozen years ago.
Posted by: Paco

Unsettling.

Posted by: Soothsayer at December 21, 2021 08:05 PM (N3yxV)

220 Paco

25 mm Bushmaster. Gyro stabilized.

Torpedos run too deep. Worthless in DC marinas.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:05 PM (u82oZ)

221 155 There's a ride called the Roundup. May not be around anymore. You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (lz5hY)

Not even close to allowed these days. There are ASTM standards for everything today, F2291 being the one that applies here.

Back in the day there was a park in New Jersey (park is still there as a matter of fact) that instead of having a real water slide just paved over a hill side, ran water down the slope from hoses, and you just slid down on a mat or whatever you felt like. At the bottom you either managed to stop yourself or ran into a wooden wall. They also tried building (with no engineering) a real 360 degree vertical loop waterslide once, key word being once.

Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 08:05 PM (SvIdH)

222 There's a ride called the Roundup. ... You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
Posted by: bill in arkansas

I think the one at the old amusement park was called the Graviton, if I'm not confusing it with another ride. I don't remember any securing bars, just hand-holds. Kids would turn up-side down while it was spinning.

I used to really like it. Then, one day, while spinning, I felt like there was a weight on my heart. That was the last amusement park ride for me forever. Then I was old.

Posted by: mindful webworker - scary-go-rounds and fearous wheels included at December 21, 2021 08:05 PM (gR+IE)

223 I've heard stories of commercial airline pilots rolling the plane on a dare when it was full of passengers. Supposedly if you do it well it's barely noticeable in back.

It's best done while the passengers are asleep.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 08:06 PM (guGkK)

224 If that teenager died from that Fake Vax they should pay.

Posted by: Skip at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (2JoB8)

225 If I was Manchin I'd have a charcoal grill on the side of the boat and I'd have poor aim with the lighter fluid... while flicking lit matches into the water.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (Gsgma)

226 220. "25 mm Bushmaster. Gyro stabilized.

Torpedos run too deep. Worthless in DC marinas."

You're absolutely right. Hadn't even thought about the shallow draft of kayaks.

Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (njExo)

227 "Oh, speaking of restraining orders. Did anybody know that Manchin lives on a houseboat in the DC area?

IIRC he's not paying property taxes cuz it's a boat. Slip fees and shit probably through the roof... but those are write offs.

And who says hillbillies are stupid...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (BFigT)

228
Even the very clean systems have impurities. I can see their faces sag as they get the data. Hope crushed of pure water.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (u82oZ)

_________

We bought a portable RV softener and filter for washing dogs down in the kennel. Even if it's not doubly distilled purity, there's a noticeable difference in coat texture and sheen.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (/U27+)

229 'Nite, Skip.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (Xrfse)

230 Oh, I know they are crooks, basically. Selling privately has lots of issues that I'd rather not deal with. IF, they were only down a thousand or something like that.

The relatively hassle free aspect might be worth it. And the check won't bounce. But, they are lowballing down by $10k. I get it, that they need to keep the lights on make a profit, but I don't need to be their boat payment.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (pQrYJ)

231 Ace , you still should post the tortoise on a treadmill video

Posted by: MAGA_Ken at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (cMXNt)

232 Mandatory Experimental Health Supplement, indeed.

Spot on Tucker.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (Pxkfv)

233 Even if it's not doubly distilled purity, there's a noticeable difference in coat texture and sheen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (/U27+)

I like a lot of sheen.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (guGkK)

234 IIRC he's not paying property taxes cuz it's a boat. Slip fees and shit probably through the roof... but those are write offs.

And who says hillbillies are stupid...
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (BFigT)

WAIT!

JACKSTRAW IS JOE MANCHIN?!?!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (csEWM)

235 JACKSTRAW IS JOE MANCHIN?!?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:08 PM (csEWM)

What does that make Garrett?

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at December 21, 2021 08:09 PM (PiwSw)

236 "Slip fees and shit probably through the roof... but those are write offs."

Unless he's running a business on that boat, it can't be a write off. It may be part of the senate housing reimbursement, but so would rent on a swanky apartment.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:09 PM (OalnH)

237 What does that make Garrett?
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at December 21, 2021 08:09 PM (PiwSw)

Matt Drudge?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM (csEWM)

238 Actually I think Tom Servo is Greg Gutfeld.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM (Pxkfv)

239 That's why the good lord created tracks my friend. When I lived in France I went to Deutchland a few times and drove my Renault on the AB. I got it to 220 KMH and then it started feeling like it would have an aneurism and backed off. Even at a cruising 170-180 it's amazing how the miles (or KMs) are just eaten up. You're like holy fuck I'm here? Damn. But sadly more and more of the AB is getting 130 KM speed limits. A mix of the enviros and safety Karens.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (OalnH)

I mentioned earlier today I hit a mofo pothole today, got a split in my sidewall and even scuffed the wheel - like hitting a GD curb at 70 (dashcam collision waring went off). That sort of shit will have me thinking hard about hitting serious speed on a CA freeway (I know better). Going down to LA 2 months ago, I hit 127 on an empty 5, and was just getting going. But one second there were no cars in sight, the next I was catching up. A pothole like that at 120+ I'd be toast. Fucking CalTrans.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM (wAnMi)

240 I knew a guy who lived on a boat in Seattle for a while. I thought it was kinda weird, but he loved it. It's a thing for a lot of people.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM (OalnH)

241 220. "25 mm Bushmaster. Gyro stabilized.

Torpedos run too deep. Worthless in DC marinas."

You're absolutely right. Hadn't even thought about the shallow draft of kayaks.

Posted by: Paco

=====

Thread merge - there's been kayak availability issues during lockdowpalooza. Any weapon system used to keep the pests away, ideally, maintains hull integrity of the kayak. Done right, reselling the kayaks could completely offset the cost of ammo.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at December 21, 2021 08:11 PM (8AONa)

242 Also, the reason there are election officials in Wisconsin looking at jail time is that the special prosecutor is investigating how so many clearly illegal ballots passed the canvas in their precincts.

This is a story that is being studiously ignored by the media.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:11 PM (5p7BC)

243
What does that make Garrett?
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes

The guy with the suggestive hash?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 08:11 PM (Gsgma)

244 What was the Boat Patrol movie with Bruce Willis and that horse faced gal (who was actually hot in the movie?) Terminal Velocity? Something like that?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:12 PM (csEWM)

245
I lived on a boat, and I'm not weird.

Posted by: Dr. Quincy, ME at December 21, 2021 08:12 PM (Mzdiz)

246 The guy with the suggestive hash?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 08:11 PM (Gsgma)

No, that also is Jackstraw/Joe Manchin.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:13 PM (csEWM)

247 Actually I think Tom Servo is Greg Gutfeld.
Posted by: Thomas Bender

I'm not Greg Gutfeld, so that's entirely possible.

Posted by: mikeski at December 21, 2021 08:14 PM (P1f+c)

248 What was the Boat Patrol movie with Bruce Willis and that horse faced gal (who was actually hot in the movie?) Terminal Velocity? Something like that?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:12 PM

Terminal Velocity was the Charle Sheen movie.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:14 PM (H/pb5)

249 Yep and that's why potholes are damn near non existent on W. European expressways. Speed limit is 81 mph in most of the EU. Which means everyone's going 85-90. Roads are smooooooooth.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:14 PM (OalnH)

250 I knew a guy who lived on a boat in Seattle for a while. I thought it was kinda weird, but he loved it. It's a thing for a lot of people.
Posted by: Joe XiDen

I lived on a boat for 14 months, travelled the Pacific.
Okay, it was an aircraft carrier.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (Gsgma)

251 We bought a portable RV softener and filter for washing dogs down in the kennel. Even if it's not doubly distilled purity, there's a noticeable difference in coat texture and sheen.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:07 PM (/U27+)

I thought you would have imported volcanically filtered spring water from Hawaii, or glacial water from the Himalayas for your dogs. And then run it through an RO just to be sure.

I get it - my water is incredibly hard well water. When I wash my car I run water from the house (filtered and softened). No hard water calcium deposits.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (wAnMi)

252 121
Posted by: Kurt

Looks over, dons sunglasses.

Posted by: mot at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (FmeBQ)

253 Godspeed, Tami.

Posted by: torabora at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (Y4sq9)

254 240 I knew a guy who lived on a boat in Seattle for a while. I thought it was kinda weird, but he loved it. It's a thing for a lot of people.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM
My N.C. buddy had a 45 foot trawler at the marina across from Norfolk, I believe it was Fort Monroe. Fees were practically nothing and he biked to the club for meals.

Posted by: Eromero at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (0OP+5)

255 >>I knew a guy who lived on a boat in Seattle for a while. I thought it was kinda weird, but he loved it. It's a thing for a lot of people.

A number years ago I lived on my sailboat for about 9 months. It was great until it got to be early December and then it started getting dark at like 4 pm.

Did you know that happens? Cold too.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (ZLI7S)

256 I don't know the numbers, but I discourage trade-ins as much as possibleDecember 21, 2021 07:52 PM (NyHqe)

The absolute floor of profit they try to make on a trade-in is $2k these days, though they prefer to make $4k+.

And with used vehicles in yuge demand, it's a snap to sell it yourself. I've never traded in a vehicle.

Posted by: GnuBreed at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (F0YaR)

257 Terminal Velocity was the Charle Sheen movie.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:14 PM (H/pb5)

Dammit. This is going to bug me. Off to imdb.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:16 PM (csEWM)

258 Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:12 PM

Terminal Velocity was the Charle Sheen movie.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:14 PM (H/pb5)

Sorry my dumbass forgot to post the name of the movie.

Striking Distance

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:16 PM (H/pb5)

259 I mentioned earlier today I hit a mofo pothole today, got a split in my sidewall and even scuffed the wheel - like hitting a GD curb at 70 (dashcam collision waring went off). That sort of shit will have me thinking hard about hitting serious speed on a CA freeway (I know better). Going down to LA 2 months ago, I hit 127 on an empty 5, and was just getting going. But one second there were no cars in sight, the next I was catching up. A pothole like that at 120+ I'd be toast. Fucking CalTrans.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:10 PM (wAnMi)

Hit a pot hole, actually a sewer cover that had sunk probably 4 inches. Cracked my rim. Took two shops to figure out why I had a slow leak. Got it welded. Aluminum rims.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 08:16 PM (AmoqO)

260 Striking Distance. 1993. Damn.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:18 PM (csEWM)

261 I recommend everyone should live on a houseboat on Lake Powell for a week.

Choose your boat mates wisely.

Posted by: mot at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (FmeBQ)

262 Few years back I hit a pothole on a back road. Not going fast at all, maybe 30. But hit it just right and bent the wheel. Had to buy a new wheel. Tire itself was fine though, I think that tire is still on the car.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (5p7BC)

263 I lived on a boat, and I'm not weird.
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#MeToo

Posted by: Dexter Morgan at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (UHVv4)

264 From my time in Nagasaki, I don't think that looks like the place in the photo. Mountainous down to the water, almost San Francisco-like. Of course the whole area/coastline is full of bays and inlets and mountains, so this could be a perspective from somewhere in the area. But not from within or just outside the city. Didn't spend that much time in the area, but I intend to spend more.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (OTzUX)

265 I bought a 9 year old used car off a Toyota dealership in Michigan and had it transported to me in Massachusetts. I was a bit nervous, but the car turned out to be a peach.

I have never done that, unseen undrove purchase. But it MAY be in my future. If all this nuttiness settles down, I want to look for an 02-03 Town Car L Series that is minty as heck and low miles. Like a wow one. So I may have to do the buy and ship thing.

Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (3/XaG)

266 And with used vehicles in yuge demand, it's a snap to sell it yourself. I've never traded in a vehicle.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (F0YaR)

My 91 year old dad has had a lease vehicle for years but when his lease is up next month he is going to buy it. Apparently it is a thing now where people are buying out their leases because they can turn around and sell the car for a tidy sum. At 91 my dad figures he'll keep it until he can't drive anymore then sell it.

Posted by: moon_over_vermont at December 21, 2021 08:20 PM (SvIdH)

267 What does that make Garrett?
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes

The Crocs Ambassador to AoSHQ.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 21, 2021 08:20 PM (a3Q+t)

268 I lived on a boat, with an alligator.

Purely platonic.

Posted by: Sonny Crockett at December 21, 2021 08:20 PM (yQpMk)

269
I get it - my water is incredibly hard well water. When I wash my car I run water from the house (filtered and softened). No hard water calcium deposits.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:15 PM (wAnMi)

_________

Ours is well water as well and pretty hard. When we discarded the idea of setting the system up next to the well head it removed the last impediment to proceeding with it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:20 PM (/U27+)

270 In many jurisdictions a boat is not considered "property" like a townhouse or other, traditional real estate for tax purposes, regardless how it's used. There is no "property" to tax. Just the boat. Which is, by definition, different. Manchin pays a yearly tax... probably based in WV where the boat is likely registered, and slip fees, utilities, whatever. Period.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:20 PM (BFigT)

271 Let's say you take a $1000 gun to the store. It only has 200 rounds in it. It got cleaned carefully after every range trip. It was a safe queen.
80% of 1,000 is $800. 60% of $800 is $480.
$480 for a $1,000 gun in mint condition with 200 rounds through it is ridiculous.
Posted by: bonhomme at December 21, 2021 08:02 PM (sG4Hj)

Unless you live in CA, and you can ask for over street price of a new gun if it only had 4 boxes put through it. That's how cops make bank out here - buy a nice CZ Shadow that's off roster, put a box through it and then sell a $1400 gun for $2200+. Wish I was kidding.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:21 PM (wAnMi)

272
I like a lot of sheen.
Posted by: Cicero

Anybody here seen my old friend Martin?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 21, 2021 08:21 PM (63Dwl)

273 There is a show called Extreme Homes which showed Extreme Houseboats. There is so much money out there. America still awesome.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:22 PM (H/pb5)

274 Aluminum AMG rims on a freaking MB diesel. Go figure. Banged my baby up Saturday. In need ton stay out of parking garages.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 08:22 PM (AmoqO)

275 You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
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Went on one of those on a weekend pass from Fort Polk in 73 when Disney World was young. I don't remember the bar but it must have been there.

Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:23 PM (+ya+t)

276 Dave I'm a bit confused about all this, though part of the problem is the lack of good info and practically zero fair-minded literate analysis - but the Maricopa audit was a sorta/kinda quality control study, that ID's ballots with problems (main one being no record of a voter to match the ballot).

In Clark County it was alleged by both GOP observers and civil serpents involved that the signature-match tech was (as you say) effectively turned off (something like 40% match level). In addition to the GOP observers being excluded, and the opera bouffe creation/distribution of ballots (they were piled up all over town), I keep saying I don't understand how that county's (decisive, for NV) election process, from start to finish, could pass any muster at all.

I'm fairly sure federal elections are regularly thrown out by courts for far, far, far less dubious election process performances.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 21, 2021 08:24 PM (OTzUX)

277 I'd like to live on a boat. A 120' tramp steamer, bringing supplies to grateful Polynesians. On occasion, my crew of loyal cutthroats and I would rescue kidnapped Polynesian princesses who would show their gratitude. I would have to settle for a 26' Bayliner tied up in Ashtabula OH.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 08:24 PM (lz5hY)

278 Y'all just missed a great moment in the Washington-Philadelphia game with a romantic shot of an Eagles player clearing his nose, nostril by nostril, in HD TV.

Posted by: Caliban at December 21, 2021 08:25 PM (3hnMd)

279 Just reading up on this Jack Murphy e-drama and LMAO.

Man did he ever handle this poorly. All he had to do was own up to his....curious....lifestyle, say he made a dramatic turn around and that would have been that.

Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at December 21, 2021 08:25 PM (YglAn)

280 If you buy a used car sight unseen get it inspected. Have the seller take it to a mechanic that YOU CHOOSE. And preferably a mechanic that specializes in the car you're buying, ie if it's a Volvo, a Volvo guy. If it's a Toyota, a Toyota guy. Better to spend $200 upfront to avoid headaches later. I've had some inspections where it ended up being a POS and I walked.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (OalnH)

281 Hit a pot hole, actually a sewer cover that had sunk probably 4 inches. Cracked my rim. Took two shops to figure out why I had a slow leak. Got it welded. Aluminum rims.
Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 08:16 PM (AmoqO)

Yeah, definitely taking to the shop after the holidays and saving dashcam footage. This is probably the worst one I've hit in recent memory. Just want to make sure there's no damage I can't see. And the shop can tell me if the tire is compromised if the wheel checks out. $400 a pop. I literally just paid $250 in June. Oh, and then alignment. Downloaded the CalTrans claim form, bastards. #FJB.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (wAnMi)

282 My boss bought a new Ford F-150 but it had to be hauled by train from the Midwest. Said train derailed. So no new truck.

Posted by: Pug Mahon at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (x8Wzq)

283 >>In many jurisdictions a boat is not considered "property" like a townhouse or other, traditional real estate for tax purposes, regardless how it's used. There is no "property" to tax. Just the boat. Which is, by definition, different. Manchin pays a yearly tax... probably based in WV where the boat is likely registered, and slip fees, utilities, whatever. Period.

A loan on it can also be written off on federal taxes as long as it meets certain living facilities. And if you buy and berth it in certain areas no sales tax. See John Kerry.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (ZLI7S)

284 Clutch I think I vaguely recall seeing a while back that some sort of crack-down was being done on LEOs capitalizing on the idiotic and indefensible handgun roster scam (which you described). But probably only a few real egregious cases (as is usually the case with FFL crackdowns).

Examples now of course number beyond counting, but CA's handgun roster law and its implementation are literally a comical illustration of how utterly unserious and lawless the "law", and especially the "courts" have become.

Posted by: rhomboid at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (OTzUX)

285 Polynesian princesses showing gratitude?

Bunk.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (rDgjh)

286
It's a habit of mine to see how small a boat, RV or trailer can be and still have a head.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (/U27+)

287 Sunday morning I discovered that somebody had a loaner MB that they managed to break the front right tie rods/control arms. They left it in the middle of an intersection. It was towed away by the dealer about noon.

Posted by: Jamaica Queens at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (b+v9B)

288 There's a ride called the Roundup. May not be around anymore. You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 21, 2021 07:53 PM (lz5hY)

I was on one of those in Ohio, and some idiot worker there tried standing in the center. He didn't make it, and slid across the floor and was crushing the fellow next to me's legs. So they had to stop it early, get him out, and then give us the entire ride again.

I was feeling wobbly all the rest of the day from all the spinning.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (eoQWY)

289 Two months ago I practically gave away my mom's 1997 Nissan Sentra with only 13,000 miles on it. I sold it for $100 under the blue book to my mother's next door neighbor's granddaughter.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (H/pb5)

290
Polynesian princesses showing gratitude?

Bunk.
Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 21, 2021 08:27 PM (rDgjh)

__________

More likely to look like a human sewer lid.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 21, 2021 08:28 PM (/U27+)

291 Wall Street Says: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL again.

SP500 is up 26% for 2021. Shit I'll take 10% inflation and 26% returns all day every day. Same with real estate. Buy stocks, but real estate. It's the way to profit in an inflationary era with 0% rates.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (OalnH)

292 $100 under blue book?

You don't realize the used car market has spiked.

Posted by: Been Lurking, but clearly been posting too at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (rDgjh)

293 Lived on a houseboat for 10 days every spring with 6 guys to fish out of. Shitter was always filled.

Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (+ya+t)

294 You board and a bar comes down to hold you in position against the wall, it starts spinning, and at speed, the floor drops and centrifugal force keeps you in. As it slows down, the floor comes back up.
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Went on one of those on a weekend pass from Fort Polk in 73 when Disney World was young. I don't remember the bar but it must have been there.
Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:23 PM (+ya+t)

The ones I went on never had a bar. You were on a big drum on the inside. The floor only drops a few feet. Nowhere to go.

Posted by: Oldcat at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (eoQWY)

295 Two months ago I practically gave away my mom's 1997 Nissan Sentra with only 13,000 miles on it. I sold it for $100 under the blue book to my mother's next door neighbor's granddaughter.
Posted by: Just a side not

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Dang, I would've bought that in a heartbeat, even if it was an automatic. Those were great little cars.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (NyHqe)

296 But ... I know damn well what it was. Cute kid with his whole life ahead of him.

Posted by: Common Tater

Last Friday a drunk driver going the wrong way on a Louisiana freeway killed himself in a head-on with a car driven by a 20 year old college student, which also had her 16 year old brother and 14 year old sister in it. All three kids died.

I'm having a hard time shaking this story. The parents must me near comatose with grief. I can't even begin to understand how they would survive that grief. I have 3 kids and imagining something like that happening is just haunting.

Posted by: Sharkman at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (/7aTk)

297 I have done 2 fly and rides.
One bike was in Illinois and had 500 miles on it and rode back to AZ, the other was in Seattle and had 93,000 miles on it.
A great way to get to know your bike!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 21, 2021 08:31 PM (Gsgma)

298 If you buy a used car sight unseen get it inspected. Have the seller take it to a mechanic that YOU CHOOSE. And preferably a mechanic that specializes in the car you're buying, ie if it's a Volvo, a Volvo guy. If it's a Toyota, a Toyota guy. Better to spend $200 upfront to avoid headaches later. I've had some inspections where it ended up being a POS and I walked.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (OalnH)

That's what seems a bit disconcerting about this new online car purchase stuff like CarMax. If it works for people, great. But scary to just buy a used car and have it delivered. Here you go! Have a nice life!

You get a home inspected before you buy. Property inspection, pest inspection, roof inspection... Makes sense you'd have your car checked out, and especially like going to a doctor who's done nothing but knee replacements for 25 years, get the guy who knows exactly what the typical problems are with a given brand/model, and when something isn't right.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:31 PM (wAnMi)

299 Downloaded the CalTrans claim form, bastards. #FJB.

Circa 1990s destroyed TWO front wheels in a row on my BMW K100RS thank God for a good used network those days. On canyon roads, not speeding.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko gender fluid at December 21, 2021 08:31 PM (JXM1S)

300 Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (wAnMi)

That may be covered under your comprehensive coverage. For sure your collision coverage. Those two deductibles are different with comp being much less most of the time.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:32 PM (H/pb5)

301 SP500 is up 26% for 2021. Shit I'll take 10% inflation and 26% returns all day every day...

**

(insert photo of that bald guy with his head in his hand)

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:33 PM (NyHqe)

302 I was in a ship with an all male crew (320 of your best friend --not), and two ships with women as part of the crew. Got stories of crazy stuff on all three. Posted some of them on the blog.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:35 PM (u82oZ)

303 How do you only put 13K miles on a car in 24 years?

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:36 PM (OalnH)

304 Examples now of course number beyond counting, but CA's handgun roster law and its implementation are literally a comical illustration of how utterly unserious and lawless the "law", and especially the "courts" have become.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 21, 2021 08:26 PM (OTzUX)

Yeah, it's pretty crazy. All of the guns I own save for 1 are off roster, and I got them new. Typically, they go for about 2x street price, and get snapped up. Like, in minutes. My FFL has sold me 2 guns where he forgot to pin the magazines, so they have a full 17 +/- round capacity, instead of the ridiculous 10. He did fix the folding stock on my Scorpion though - what a stupid GD law that is. Have a feeling it can be easily undone. When I flee the state I'll sell my guns, and they'll fund a few extras in a sane state.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:36 PM (wAnMi)

305 Had my 2016 Colorado Z71 in for service the other week. I'm leaving and the sales manager, not a sales "person" runs out and asks if I'd be willing to sell it for X dollars... which is significant as I owe nothing on it.

But when pressed what I'd be able to buy in return... crickets.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:37 PM (BFigT)

306 Fucking illegals are taking Uber out of Yuma to hotels. Damn.

Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:37 PM (+ya+t)

307 SP500 is up 26% for 2021. Shit I'll take 10% inflation and 26% returns all day every day. Same with real estate. Buy stocks, but real estate. It's the way to profit in an inflationary era with 0% rates.
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (OalnH)

So, what that says is that big companies, ie, the ones on the Stock Market are making bank... while inflation KILLS small businesses, and those who don't own stock.

OK then. Lots of empty storefront property here in my little town, while the Wallyworld parking lot is full.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 08:38 PM (oHd/0)

308 SP500 is up 26% for 2021. Shit I'll take 10% inflation and 26% returns all day every day...

Bless your heart.

Posted by: Sonny Crockett at December 21, 2021 08:38 PM (yQpMk)

309 dammit

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 21, 2021 08:38 PM (yQpMk)

310 I always buy and sell cars privately. Have since like 2012. But I don't like newish cars. I drive 20 year old fullsizes by choice. And I have refused to sell cars to people just because they struck me as "not car guys". Non car guys are the ones who are going to cause trouble because the ride they bought for $3k develops a problem and doesn't run perfect for years. Car guys expect to have to fix things.

Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:39 PM (3/XaG)

311 305 Had my 2016 Colorado Z71 in for service the other week. I'm leaving and the sales manager, not a sales "person" runs out and asks if I'd be willing to sell it for X dollars... which is significant as I owe nothing on it.

But when pressed what I'd be able to buy in return... crickets.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:37 PM (BFigT)

Got a 2019 Colorado Z71... Dealer I bought it from keeps asking me to come in and talk to them... not happenin.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 08:40 PM (oHd/0)

312 @305

>>But when pressed what I'd be able to buy in return... crickets.

Dealers are adding anywhere from 3k to 5k dollar market surcharges on most cars.

My SIL had to buy a car a few months ago and it was a nightmare to get a fair deal.

Ultimately she had to pay more for less, unfortunately.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 21, 2021 08:40 PM (Pxkfv)

313 306 Fucking illegals are taking Uber out of Yuma to hotels. Damn.
Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:37 PM (+ya+t)

WTH is paying for this?

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:40 PM (oeVy+)

314 How do you only put 13K miles on a car in 24 years?
Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:36 PM (OalnH

She was the little old lady that only drove it on Sundays.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:40 PM (H/pb5)

315 Had my 2016 Colorado Z71 in for service the other week. I'm leaving and the sales manager, not a sales "person" runs out and asks if I'd be willing to sell it for X dollars... which is significant as I owe nothing on it.

But when pressed what I'd be able to buy in return... crickets.
Posted by: Martini Farmer

Hell - that's like my house. I've received 5-6 unsolicited offers for it that were plenty over market. All fine and good but where would I go and not pay an overheated price for a home in a market such as this?

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM (mD/uy)

316 Non car guys are the ones who are going to cause trouble because the ride they bought for $3k develops a problem and doesn't run perfect for years. Car guys expect to have to fix things.
Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:39 PM (3/XaG)

**

If I go to see a car I will immediately lean more towards "buy" if the oil capacity is written in permanent marker under the hood.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM (NyHqe)

317 That may be covered under your comprehensive coverage. For sure your collision coverage. Those two deductibles are different with comp being much less most of the time.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:32 PM (H/pb5)

Oddly, we discussed pothole horrors just a few days ago (prescient AF). One moron chimed in and said that in CA, CalTrans will cover damages from poor road conditions up to $10k! This was news to me. And of course, just days later here I am! So, I downloaded the form and will be filling it out after I get to the shop and find out how bad it is.

Much better this crappy state pays for it and I actually get some of my tax dollars back for "road maintenance". The tires are basically new, but I'd still need a front set. If the wheel is damaged, then I'm getting 4 new ones (front and rear are different sizes).

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (wAnMi)

318 I was on a call with my rheumatologist. All of a sudden, there was loud Christmas music. I glanced at my phone. Somehow, I'd hit the phone just right with my face to fire up a You Tube video of Christmas music! Really glad when I got it turned off.

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (5HBd1)

319 I lived aboard the Sloop New Dawn from '99 to '06.

She became the "Sunk" New Dawn, when Hurricane Ike wadded her up like a used kleenex. Good thing I'd swaller'd the anchor, moving ashore two years before that storm. Pity, 'cause the far stronger Hurricane Rita slid by in '05, but veered East a half-day early, trashing Louisiana.. I think it did about $7million of improvments there, actually.

But yeah, I'll fess up to loving the live-aboard life. I'd just need a 50 footer now, and a corresponding barge to float all of my tools n' such.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (QzJWU)

320
WTH is paying for this?
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:40 PM (oeVy+)

You know the answer.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (csEWM)

321 So, what that says is that big companies, ie, the ones on the Stock Market are making bank... while inflation KILLS small businesses, and those who don't own stock.

OK then. Lots of empty storefront property here in my little town, while the Wallyworld parking lot is full.
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 08:38 PM (oHd/0)

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In my small city small bidnesses are doing very well. But I take your point.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (OalnH)

322 My grammy had a Pontiac that she drove like a bat out of hell to church. She ran lights the whole way.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (yQpMk)

323 >>> 210 184. "Oh, speaking of restraining orders. Did anybody know that Manchin lives on a houseboat in the DC area?

He's got people kayaking up to his houseboat."

Torpedoes, that's the ticket.

Posted by: Paco at December 21, 2021 08:03 PM (njExo)

Why not kayak-eating bears?

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (llON8)

324 You mean Bridge of the Gods??

Posted by: Notsothoreau - look forward at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (5HBd1)

325 I want you to remember this:

China is perfect. Perfect. Perfect! Everything the foes of the USA - the late USSR, now the PRC - do is perfect!

https://tinyurl.com/2p8dj2r9

Did you read this? The USA has failures, but the USA's foes are Perfect! And they never have failures because authority and five year plans.

/sarc

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Supply Chain Issues? The Outrage Outlet is Fully Stocked with Holiday Bile, Venom! at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (IvxtX)

326 WTH is paying for this?
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Tucker just had it on. I'm sure we are.

Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (+ya+t)

327
Much better this crappy state pays for it and I actually get some of my tax dollars back for "road maintenance". The tires are basically new, but I'd still need a front set. If the wheel is damaged, then I'm getting 4 new ones (front and rear are different sizes).
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (wAnMi)

How am I not aware of this? Why I wonder how much graft is going on in this program?

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (oeVy+)

328 291 Wall Street Says: LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL again.

SP500 is up 26% for 2021. Shit I'll take 10% inflation and 26% returns all day every day. Same with real estate. Buy stocks, but real estate. It's the way to profit in an inflationary era with 0% rates.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:30 PM (OalnH

Today COVID Joe tried to make the case for BBB by saying the stock markets lost big yesterday because Manchin nuked BBB. By closing today most markets regained yesterdays losses. Aaaannnnnd...Joe keeps his track record of always being stupidly wrong.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (AMIL/)

329 Hey, no more petting the prairie dog jokes, this is a family blog.

Posted by: DaveA at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (FhXTo)

330 Car guys expect to have to fix things.
Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:39 PM (3/XaG)

As a car guy, I concur. I am looking for a beater 4X4, like an old Cherokee, or Pathfinder, or suchlike. Doesn't have to be pretty, or even run, as long as the reason for it not running is clear enough that I can do the math in my head as to time/money needed to correct it. But a clear title is important.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 21, 2021 08:44 PM (P3gRi)

331 It has been years but I'm following doctors orders.

Puff puff cough cough spit.

Okay then.

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at December 21, 2021 08:44 PM (WQrjF)

332 A beautiful cathedral.

https://twitter.com/OptimoPrincipi/status/
1473341830150377474

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:44 PM (UHVv4)

333 The way to profit from this real estate mania is downsize. Sell the big family, buy a smaller house or condo and pocket the rest. Or sell and rent, betting that a crash will be imminent if you have some risk tolerance.

Posted by: Joe XiDen - Delta Delta Delta Can I help ya help ya help ya Variant at December 21, 2021 08:44 PM (OalnH)

334 Also - only the USA has corruption and venal public officials. There is nothing like that in the lands of her foes.

Nosirree, nope, nada.

/sarc

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Supply Chain Issues? The Outrage Outlet is Fully Stocked with Holiday Bile, Venom! at December 21, 2021 08:44 PM (IvxtX)

335 I'm fairly sure federal elections are regularly thrown out by courts for far, far, far less dubious election process performances.
Posted by: rhomboid at December 21, 2021 08:24 PM (OTzUX)

I'm normally left handed. The signature that Calif has for my voter registration is my normal signature.

I signed the last ballot with my RIGHT HAND... ie, way different signature. Vote got counted. They are not checking signatures like they are supposed to.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 21, 2021 08:45 PM (oHd/0)

336 Cat learns how to pet a baby bird

Why do I have this yoink, chomp, whap, whap, whap with grannies umbrella in mind.

Posted by: DaveA at December 21, 2021 08:45 PM (FhXTo)

337 If I go to see a car I will immediately lean more towards "buy" if the oil capacity is written in permanent marker under the hood.
Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM (NyHqe)

I bought a used Toyota pickup like that. The owner had ever single maintenance record in a folder in the glovebox. He even had the height of the top of the cap written on a sticker by the mirror.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 21, 2021 08:45 PM (yQpMk)

338 Does ace take Brave BAT? I've got a bit of it accrued between my different computers and would be happy to donate some.

Posted by: antisocial justice beatnik at December 21, 2021 08:45 PM (DTX3h)

339 but the Maricopa audit was a sorta/kinda quality control study, that ID's ballots with problems (main one being no record of a voter to match the ballot).
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Rhomboid - The flaw with the AZ audit is that it looked at a lot of things, but didn't look at the signature matching issue that allowed ballots in Maricopa into the count in the first place.

So they ended up saying "yes, the count in Maricopa matched the ballots we looked at". But they didn't examine if those ballots were legal.

They hinted in their report that this was a flaw in their effort and it should be looked at as well. Hopefully the legislature will address the issue anyway when new voting laws are passed.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (5p7BC)

340 Got stories of crazy stuff on all three. Posted some of them on the blog.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:35 PM

So when do we get to hear the one about close-order drill with Khaddafi's all-female bodyguard platoon?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (a3Q+t)

341
Hell - that's like my house. I've received 5-6 unsolicited offers for it that were plenty over market. All fine and good but where would I go and not pay an overheated price for a home in a market such as this?
Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM (mD/uy)

I'm getting those from dope growers. I've gotten the other letters from attorneys wanting to buy property.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (oeVy+)

342 Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:42 PM (wAnMi)

Prop 13 and Poor Road damage payout. CA does do a few things right.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (H/pb5)

343 Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (5p7BC)

Yes the count of the fraudulent ballots was accurate. Thanks a lot.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (H/pb5)

344 Why do I have this yoink, chomp, whap, whap, whap with grannies umbrella in mind.
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Drop it! Drop it!

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (UHVv4)

345 I am happy some of you are doing well with the market and your investments - but it is not the economy and not reflective of 90% of American's well being. Pride is a bitch. I am increasingly aware of that here.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (oWBc3)

346
g'early evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 08:51 PM (DUIap)

347 Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (oWBc3)

WTH are you talking about? You dissed the morons in a post yesterday too about something different.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:51 PM (H/pb5)

348 If I go to see a car I will immediately lean more towards "buy" if the oil capacity is written in permanent marker under the hood.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM (NyHqe)

I looked under the hood for the last used car I Bought. Battery looked small but OK. Turns out that was the battery for the anti-lock brake system. Main battery was in the trunk and corroded beyond repair, as was the cable leading to the battery. Total cost to replace all, $1500.00. Lesson learned.

Posted by: Javems at December 21, 2021 08:51 PM (AmoqO)

349 How am I not aware of this? Why I wonder how much graft is going on in this program?
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:43 PM (oeVy+)

I know, right? My take - air your bitches here - somebody knows. Like, this is where I found out that FEMA covers funeral costs if you have a family member die from covid - and let's face it - that's everybody from 2020 until hell freezes over.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (wAnMi)

350
Prop 13 and Poor Road damage payout. CA does do a few things right.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (H/pb5)

I'll give you Prop 13 but maybe they should fix the roads, they're terrible.
My husband used to pay people when they'd call and bitch that a rock hit their car. We don't haul rocks. He had to stop doing it. How many people are lying? We don't know. I know another guy that has a lot of hauling trucks that had to do the same thing.

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (oeVy+)

351 Why do I have this yoink, chomp, whap, whap, whap with grannies umbrella in mind.
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Drop it! Drop it!
Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (UHVv4)

I tawt I saw a puddy tat.

Posted by: Tweety Bird at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (AiZBA)

352 Sorry for the rant - I just get on so many sites these days and everything is:

whine, whine, bitch, piss, moan, wah, wah, wah, boo-hoo, boo-hoo, woe is me, all is lost.

I get it - yes, our humans are awful. So are everyone else's humans, we aren't especially cursed with awful humans. By the way, does anyone anywhere have any joy or is it all a pity-party everywhere?

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Supply Chain Issues? The Outrage Outlet is Fully Stocked with Holiday Bile, Venom! at December 21, 2021 08:53 PM (IvxtX)

353 Rhomboid - The flaw with the AZ audit is that it looked at a lot of things, but didn't look at the signature matching issue that allowed ballots in Maricopa into the count in the first place.

So they ended up saying "yes, the count in Maricopa matched the ballots we looked at". But they didn't examine if those ballots were legal.

They hinted in their report that this was a flaw in their effort and it should be looked at as well. Hopefully the legislature will address the issue anyway when new voting laws are passed.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (5p7BC)
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IIRC, they agreed not to do the signature matching after Garland threatened legal action against the audiit (on voter suppression / intimidation grounds).

The signature match / canvass was a serious enough threat to get the DOJ involved.

Posted by: Revenant at December 21, 2021 08:53 PM (Q+K8B)

354 345 I am happy some of you are doing well with the market and your investments - but it is not the economy and not reflective of 90% of American's well being. Pride is a bitch. I am increasingly aware of that here.
Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 21, 2021 08:49 PM (oWBc3)

Hell, a lot of us here do not agree with him. We can disagree without pulling a knife.

Enjoy the argument. Not the death war in politics but arguing over whether this chick or that chick is hot. Whether Big Trouble In Little China or Airplane! or Galaxy Quest is the greatest movie of all time.

Even where we can agree (in the main on politics) it is important to remember there are fun, enjoyable things we can argue about without rancor- even here on a political lifestyle smart military blog.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 08:53 PM (csEWM)

355
I know, right? My take - air your bitches here - somebody knows. Like, this is where I found out that FEMA covers funeral costs if you have a family member die from covid - and let's face it - that's everybody from 2020 until hell freezes over.
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (wAn

I wasn't aware of this either, what an incentive to have your loved one cause of death be the 'ro?

Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:54 PM (oeVy+)

356 Just a side note, agree. I said I was leaving and I am. Thanks and, never mind.

Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 21, 2021 08:54 PM (oWBc3)

357 I bought a used Toyota pickup like that. The owner had ever single maintenance record in a folder in the glovebox. He even had the height of the top of the cap written on a sticker by the mirror.
Posted by: G'rump928(c)

**

Yeah, Tacoma/Land Cruiser and BMW motorcycle guys tend to be either one way or the other. Every single piece of paperwork ever, or nothing at all.

It's nice to buy a car with a folder.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:55 PM (NyHqe)

358 The battery in our 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was under the passenger seat. You had to remove the fucking seat to replace it.

Jumper posts up front under the hood like normal... but what the fuck Jeep?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 08:55 PM (BFigT)

359 Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (oeVy+

I definitely agree that it's preferable that the roads get repaired but accepting liability for damage caused by their disrepair is a good thing. Other states you have to sue the state . Good luck with that.

As for fraud, that's a given.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:56 PM (H/pb5)

360 Buffalo's PBS station is showing In Performance at the White House and the show description reads "Dr Jill Biden"!

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 08:56 PM (UHVv4)

361 Duncanthrax

Apollo got there first. I got to help.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 08:56 PM (u82oZ)

362
If I go to see a car I will immediately lean more towards "buy" if the oil capacity is written in permanent marker under the hood.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:41 PM

I started taking my code reader with me when looking for a used truck. If they balk at letting me plug it in, that's a terminal "trouble code"

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 08:56 PM (DUIap)

363 Well, bye.

Posted by: Curly Bill at December 21, 2021 08:57 PM (yQpMk)

364 Striking Distance. 1993. Damn.

A Pittsburgh boat tour included free.

Posted by: DaveA at December 21, 2021 08:57 PM (FhXTo)

365 I started taking my code reader with me when looking for a used truck. If they balk at letting me plug it in, that's a terminal "trouble code"
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 08:56 PM (DUIap)

**

That's a good idea.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 08:58 PM (NyHqe)

366 I knew a girl who was enlisted in the Navy and on a couple ships. She was also not the most moral of ladies.

The stories she told were pretty outrageous.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:59 PM (5p7BC)

367 On the flounce scale that doesn't get a 5.0 even from the Frech judge.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:00 PM (Ojki1)

368 366 I knew a girl who was enlisted in the Navy and on a couple ships. She was also not the most moral of ladies.

The stories she told were pretty outrageous.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 08:59 PM (5p7BC)

And that little girl was me!

Posted by: Big Mike Obama at December 21, 2021 09:00 PM (csEWM)

369 Prop 13 and Poor Road damage payout. CA does do a few things right.
Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 08:46 PM (H/pb5)

I'll give you Prop 13 but maybe they should fix the roads, they're terrible.
My husband used to pay people when they'd call and bitch that a rock hit their car. We don't haul rocks. He had to stop doing it. How many people are lying? We don't know. I know another guy that has a lot of hauling trucks that had to do the same thing.
Posted by: CaliGirl at December 21, 2021 08:52 PM (oeVy+)

No doubt just like the FEMA thing, this is rife for taking advantage of. Slip the funeral director a few C notes and all of a sudden granny had a solid gold coffin and was buried on lookout point in Carmel.

I never used to even consider taking government handouts, but now it's on. I'm tired of throwing my money away, so I'm going to get some back. I'll play by the rules, but I'll get every dime I can. No doubt this CalTrans thing has been used and abused. Heck, they have a "send us the receipt". Really? Why do I think it wouldn't even be followed up with a phone call? Car tire cost $3560,56? Seems legit, cut a check!

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at December 21, 2021 09:01 PM (wAnMi)

370 >>> 367 On the flounce scale that doesn't get a 5.0 even from the Frech judge.
Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:00 PM (Ojki1)

*scowls*

*holds up card*

1.2

Posted by: East German Judge at December 21, 2021 09:01 PM (llON8)

371 367 On the flounce scale that doesn't get a 5.0 even from the Frech judge.
Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:00 PM (Ojki1)

No death threats and lack of histrionics.

4.5

*ponders*

3.5

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:01 PM (csEWM)

372 Dave in Fla

There are some crazy and sad stories out there.

I had a buxom signalman. She would send the ship's phone number to the battle group via flashing light.

When we got to port the phone was always ringing. We could not do ship's business, because we never had a free line. Had to sit down with her and talk about her actions.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:02 PM (u82oZ)

373 Just a side note, agree. I said I was leaving and I am. Thanks and, never mind.
Posted by: Goliad's Ghosts at December 21, 2021 08:54 PM (oWBc3)

Your choice to leave but your judgement of others is so off base I expect that's more of an issue for you than just here at aos.

Posted by: Just a side note at December 21, 2021 09:02 PM (H/pb5)

374 SaltyDog, how are you this evening, my good man? I a doing well. In launch news, the NASA James Webb Telescope is scheduled to launch on an ESA Ariane from French Guiana on the 24th or 25th. I can't recall the exact day/date at this instant.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:02 PM (AMIL/)

375
On the flounce scale that doesn't get a 5.0 even from the Frech judge.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:00 PM

who's flouncin' now?

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (DUIap)

376 Big Trouble In Little China
----------------------
What a dick.

Posted by: andycanuck (UHVv4) at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (UHVv4)

377 Not really understanding that flounce anyway.

Some people here have investments, some don't.

Doesn't mean we disagree on the fucked up situation in the country.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (5p7BC)

378 If they were losing the optics war, their desperation, would allow them to do anything to anybody.

Wish i could crawl underneath a school desk or are there some other tribal dances to protect me from the pink nazis?

Posted by: Humphreyrobot at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (WQrjF)

379 Some people here have investments, some don't.

Doesn't mean we disagree on the fucked up situation in the country.
Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (5p7BC)

My oil patch stock is doing shitty, thanks to the dipshits in Ottawa and DC.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 21, 2021 09:04 PM (P3gRi)

380
There are some crazy and sad stories out there.

I had a buxom signalman. She would send the ship's phone number to the battle group via flashing light.

When we got to port the phone was always ringing. We could not do ship's business, because we never had a free line. Had to sit down with her and talk about her actions.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:02 PM (u82oZ)

Being the warrant officer I am, I would've paid her to send the senior chief's phone numbers.

Posted by: BifBewalski @ (IJES/) - at December 21, 2021 09:05 PM (IJES/)

381 Might be apt for a Weird Dave ONT, but the "Ten Flounciest Flounces of All Time" would likely be a hilarious read! Especially if they can be pulled from the archives and re-posted for all to see. And to laugh at, once again.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 21, 2021 09:05 PM (QzJWU)

382 377 How dare anyone be happy when I am not.

Which is pretty much how Karen lives.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:05 PM (Ojki1)

383 So I guess I am supposed to either submit to the death dart or hid in my basement in fear of severe illness or death. All over a thing that, at worst, I had a 99.95% chance of surviving.

Posted by: Mookie at December 21, 2021 09:06 PM (u+Y3T)

384 When we got to port the phone was always ringing. We could not do ship's business, because we never had a free line. Had to sit down with her and talk about her actions.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

So, in essence, "Calm your tits Sailor." ?

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 09:06 PM (mD/uy)

385 I have never done that, unseen undrove purchase. But it MAY be in my future. If all this nuttiness settles down, I want to look for an 02-03 Town Car L Series that is minty as heck and low miles. Like a wow one. So I may have to do the buy and ship thing.

Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (3/XaG)

Last year I was looking for a 2004 Grand Cherokee (second generation, which is when they hit their peak). We have a '99 with 236K miles, but I wanted the same vehicle a little newer with less odometer wear and tear. Found a few that, according to the dealer listings, were perfect. However, I had them all inspected by local garages (average cost, $125), and it turns out they all had major problems that the dealers just "forgot" to list, or mention when initially queried. So I gave up and just put some money into restoring ours instead.

So, word to the wise. Before buying remote, have it inspected. It's easy to find a qualified garage local to the selling location, they generally have a lot of experience with inspecting pre-purchase, and are happy to oblige.

P.S. Good luck with finding your car. Sounds like it would be a comfy ride.

Posted by: HTL at December 21, 2021 09:07 PM (81EcS)

386 They are doing another MacGruber movie?

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:07 PM (csEWM)

387 >>> 265 I bought a 9 year old used car off a Toyota dealership in Michigan and had it transported to me in Massachusetts. I was a bit nervous, but the car turned out to be a peach.

I have never done that, unseen undrove purchase. But it MAY be in my future. If all this nuttiness settles down, I want to look for an 02-03 Town Car L Series that is minty as heck and low miles. Like a wow one. So I may have to do the buy and ship thing.
Posted by: Azjaeger at December 21, 2021 08:19 PM (3/XaG)

Trying to live vicariously:
https://is.gd/vi15xR

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (llON8)

388 375 who's flouncin' now?
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (DUIap)

I wonder...

Posted by: Steve Perry at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (DTX3h)

389 Gref

My good man (doffs hat in respect) I am doing well. School is shut down until the 4th.

All I have to do is organize 9 years of neglect so I can host a KSU-LSU Bowl party. It is all on me, as my wife will not help.

That space telescope had a big writeup in Chemical & Engineering News. Looks spiffy, but there is so much that can go wrong.

As soon as I saw the launch was by Ariane I got nervous. Can't a Falcon Heavy do it instead. SpaceX is more reliable.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)

390 >>Not really understanding that flounce anyway.

It's a tough time. Lot's of stress, more for some than others.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (ZLI7S)

391 Yep, a lot of us are in similar situation AOP. I have one large sum in a fund that is doing amazing, 30-40% range. But probably if I looked in there I would find investments like Pfizer.

Others are kind of meh, barely keeping up with inflation.

Doesn't mean I wouldn't love to see the Pfizer CEO tarred and feathered.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (5p7BC)

392 383 While listening to the same people go on about "healthy at any size" as they ignore what a comorbidity that is to Xiflu and other things that will kill you.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:09 PM (Ojki1)

393 Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:02 PM (AMIL/)
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25th, 7:30am eastern.

Posted by: Weasel at December 21, 2021 09:09 PM (0IeYL)

394 Moose does that doggie dance only he doesn't stand up.. just wiggles his butt alot.

Posted by: Jewells45 deplorablethug#FJB at December 21, 2021 09:10 PM (nxdel)

395 Amazing how many great tributes to Tami in her obit. This is a damned good group of folks.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 21, 2021 09:11 PM (Xrfse)

396 Adding an extra lane to the tollway near here. Eminent domain big job. Rest of the roads get cold patch and salt hasn't been laid down yet. Pot holes already.

Posted by: dartist at December 21, 2021 09:11 PM (+ya+t)

397 Flounceing is just an announcement that they are denying us of their essence, and we should lesser for it.

Don't think I've ever seen anyone Flounce before anywhere that I missed. The ones I miss tend to just quietly go away.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:12 PM (Ojki1)

398 I don't get the anger flounce. Or the anger, for that matter... Nobody outside of the power elite has any influence over events. It's possible that we *could*, given certain developments, but we're nowhere near that time yet. For the time being, nobody - not us, not the Kos Kidz, not anyone - matters. If you're not a Party man, you're beliefs don't mean shit in America today.

It's just people talking. And they're going to disagree. Who cares? Live with it. Or leave amicably. Why get pissed about disagreements which have no impact on outcomes?

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 21, 2021 09:12 PM (hQ23g)

399 Don't think I've ever seen anyone Flounce before anywhere that I missed. The ones I miss tend to just quietly go away.
Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:12 PM (Ojki1)

I missed the bigger names, but caught a couple of the threatening ones.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:14 PM (csEWM)

400 I *think* the Falcon Heavy is not quite ready for primetime. Obviously the Falcon 9 is a freaking bus going to space now, but there are still some kinks in the Heavy.

You want to see some fun future launch systems, take a look at things like Virgin Orbital. They can put 300 kg into LEO from anywhere with 24 hours notice. The rockets are launched from aircraft.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:14 PM (5p7BC)

401 This is a damned good group of folks.

Posted by: Notorious BFD

She was a fine lady. 63 is way too young to be taken.

Posted by: Sharkman at December 21, 2021 09:14 PM (/7aTk)

402 322 My grammy had a Pontiac that she drove like a bat out of hell to church. She ran lights the whole way.
Posted by: G'rump928(c)

We lived in the country, so no lights, but Mom indulged us by flying over the tops of hills so we got to feel the tummy-flops. Our Sunday roller coaster.

Always on the way home, not to.

Posted by: April -- dash my lace wigs! at December 21, 2021 09:16 PM (OX9vb)

403 399 I meant in terms of missing they were still around. Most flounders I've seen are very sure they bring more to the table than I think they do.

Posted by: Bete at December 21, 2021 09:17 PM (Ojki1)

404 I once bought a Porsche 914 on line. I did go see and drive it before hand, but it was an Ebay auction... so I had to guess on the price as the owner was cool, but gave me a ballpark figure to run with.

$3200 for a drivable Porsche, ready for track duty.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 09:17 PM (BFigT)

405 Tonypete

No. I said "Stop that. Or else. You are affecting our mission. I had mast authority as a LT.

What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:18 PM (u82oZ)

406 What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:18 PM (u82oZ)

Hi!

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:19 PM (csEWM)

407 FWIW, the gyro drop is pretty fake just because the people started moving as soon as the wheel started moving.

Posted by: Tim Riggins at December 21, 2021 09:20 PM (ZZK0E)

408 Dave in Fla

Thanks.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:21 PM (u82oZ)

409 ..What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:18 PM (u82oZ)

Detail her to stand a fortnight's worth of watches with the Boatswains Mate Section, specifically to motorboating duty. She would have a whaleboat of a good time there, I think?

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 21, 2021 09:21 PM (QzJWU)

410 Aetius451AD

Well, that's[i/] a given, coming from you.

I had a hot French girlfriend at the time, and she was wonderful. So not interested. Even a little.

And as her OinC, any thing but professional behavior would sink me. The previous OinC did not do that, and he was sent to be an Academy tennis coach until he resigned.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:24 PM (u82oZ)

411 Yikes.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:25 PM (u82oZ)

412 What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:18 PM (u82oZ)
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Something something torpedo polishing duty something something

Posted by: ballistic at December 21, 2021 09:25 PM (oXNqT)

413 FWIW, the gyro drop is pretty fake just because the people started moving as soon as the wheel started moving.

**

Not to mention the massive 300 yard extension reached its full length in less time than it takes me to start my car and back out of my driveway.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 09:25 PM (NyHqe)

414 Negative Ghost Rider, The pattern is full.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:25 PM (u82oZ)

415 And as her OinC, any thing but professional behavior would sink me. The previous OinC did not do that, and he was sent to be an Academy tennis coach until he resigned.
Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:24 PM (u82oZ)

I like that. Tennis Coach.

Seriously, agreed on the naughty things with underlings thing. I described it to a trainee in the terms of the old Chris Rock bit on cheating. There is no good there.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:27 PM (csEWM)

416 who's flouncin' now?

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 21, 2021 09:03 PM (DUIap)

https://youtu.be/bdfYJdpB-HA

Posted by: flounder at December 21, 2021 09:27 PM (SH2Zi)

417 How dare anyone be happy when I am not.

-
Some people are soooooo inconsiderate!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 21, 2021 09:28 PM (FVME7)

418 Aetius451AD

Underneath that polished, smooth, gift to women is a sound leader. Note the Oxford comma.

I knew you would understand.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:29 PM (u82oZ)

419 @405 What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?

----

The elevator scene in "Liar, Liar" comes to mind.

Posted by: junior at December 21, 2021 09:29 PM (PTw5h)

420 Anonosaurus Wrecks Now With Pumpkin Spice!

I can show you happiness, Karen. Happiness is internal.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:30 PM (u82oZ)

421 What would you recommend saying to a women that was used to manipulating men with her oversize boobs?
Posted by: NaCly Dog

The best one I heard of was a Captain's Mast disciplinary hearing presided over by a female Captain (soon to make O-7) being held for a female. Captain was so pissed off she could not read the findings in a calm voice.

"dishonor upon the US Navy, dishonor upon female Shipmates, dishonor unto yourself", etc., etc.

Book thrown. It was glorious.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 09:30 PM (mD/uy)

422 I like Goliad, he was an interesting Texas when he wanted to be. But he was all bent out of shape over nothing last night, too. Oh well.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 21, 2021 09:31 PM (evAgx)

423 Oooh, dedicated hash is an idea.

I'd pay good money to get BMWRT back.

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 07:40 PM (NyHqe)

Dibs on A55MN.

Posted by: flounder at December 21, 2021 09:33 PM (SH2Zi)

424 LTC is hands down my favorite car. A masterpiece.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 21, 2021 09:33 PM (hQ23g)

425 389 Gref
My good man (doffs hat in respect) I am doing well. School is shut down until the 4th. All I have to do is organize 9 years of neglect so I can host a KSU-LSU Bowl party. It is all on me, as my wife will not help.
That space telescope had a big writeup in Chemical & Engineering News. Looks spiffy, but there is so much that can go wrong. As soon as I saw the launch was by Ariane I got nervous. Can't a Falcon Heavy do it instead. SpaceX is more reliable. Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:08 PM (u82oZ)
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I am also nervous about the Ariane ride. Riskiest part of the mission in my opinion. Falcon Heavy is not an option because ESA is providing a free ride in return for NASA putting some ESA experiments on Webb. Webb is too way too over budget to ask Congress for the money to pay Musk for a ride.
The deployment operations of Webb are very complex. I have faith that JPL is going to make it all work, with maybe a few glitches that can be fixed by commands from Earth. JPL has an excellent track-record with complex mechanisms and deployment ops. I will keep my fingers crossed for every step, though! Good luck with the bowl party. Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:33 PM (AMIL/)

426 I want FvckV back.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 21, 2021 09:34 PM (hQ23g)

427 Tonypete

I've seen some great Masts. Including Midnight Mast in Guantanamo, for the three days bread and water pronouncement.

They were not expecting that.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:35 PM (u82oZ)

428 426 I want FvckV back.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at December 21, 2021 09:34 PM (hQ23g)

His Lordship Fvck the Fifth of Fvucking.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:36 PM (csEWM)

429 Gref

Merry Christmas to you and your groupies.

And may the Web launch to IR scanning glory. It has takes many years to get to the launch point. And, as you say, an awful lot of money.

The mirror deployment looks very complex.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (u82oZ)

430 I've seen some great Masts. Including Midnight Mast in Guantanamo, for the three days bread and water pronouncement.

They were not expecting that.
Posted by: NaCly Dog

The favorite part, for me, of all Masts that go south is when the miscreant is 'awarded' whatever shit they have coming. HA!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (mD/uy)

431 Huh. Fucking, Austria decided to change it's name to Fugging.

Think you missed the point, guys. Now you sound like a North Eastern Asshole.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (csEWM)

432 BMWRT

Bum Wart?

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (Bk0n1)

433 For the record, the French are very good at space hardware. There are many key components right now that the best products for the lowest price are French. US sources product can't compete at all.

One example is solar panels.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:39 PM (5p7BC)

434 Have a great night, everyone.

May you get the bliss you earn, and sweet dreams of Evinrudes and Johnsons.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:39 PM (u82oZ)

435 400 I *think* the Falcon Heavy is not quite ready for primetime. Obviously the Falcon 9 is a freaking bus going to space now, but there are still some kinks in the Heavy.

You want to see some fun future launch systems, take a look at things like Virgin Orbital. They can put 300 kg into LEO from anywhere with 24 hours notice. The rockets are launched from aircraft.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:14 PM (5p7BC)

If I had a 300kg item going to LEO, today
I'd trust a ride as a secondary payload on a Falcon Heavy before any of the air-launched operators. If I could wait long enough for a ride as a secondary on a Falcon Heavy.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:40 PM (AMIL/)

436 Huh. Fucking, Austria decided to change it's name to Fugging.

Think you missed the point, guys. Now you sound like a North Eastern Asshole.

That's one way to kill your tourist income.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - moronhorde.com. Not insurgents, counterrevolutionaries. at December 21, 2021 09:40 PM (SchxB)

437 Night NaCLy Dog.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:40 PM (csEWM)

438 Would anyone care for a good insulting?

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (H2W7g)

439 Huh. Fucking, Austria decided to change it's name to Fugging.

Think you missed the point, guys. Now you sound like a North Eastern Asshole.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (csEWM)

Uh-oh!

Posted by: Dildo, NFLD at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (P3gRi)

440 Would anyone care for a good insulting?

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (H2W7g)

Let 'er rip.

Posted by: flounder at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (SH2Zi)

441 Let 'er rip.

Posted by: flounder at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (SH2Zi)

....

Your mother's chest and ass are as flat as your nic, a she smells twice as bad.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 09:44 PM (H2W7g)

442 No one on FNC will ask chuck-nuts AZAG about wtf audits, but it would be a fun one-off.

Posted by: micky at December 21, 2021 09:44 PM (3byMq)

443 Isn't Virgin "whatever" being sued bigly for some sort of financial con? Maybe not Branson hizzself, but the company.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 21, 2021 09:45 PM (BFigT)

444 429 Gref

Merry Christmas to you and your groupies.

And may the Web launch to IR scanning glory. It has takes many years to get to the launch point. And, as you say, an awful lot of money.

The mirror deployment looks very complex.

Posted by: NaCly Dog (u82oZ) at December 21, 2021 09:38 PM (u82oZ)

JPL and its contractors do development testing, qualification testing, and flight hardware acceptance testing better and more thoroughly than every other NASA Center and their contractors. Murphy's Law always applies, though.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:46 PM (AMIL/)

445 I wouldn't worry about being faked out.

It's not like anyone invested any money in it.

That's when I break out my physics checker and turn up the gain on my fake radar. Money, bodily health are about my main triggers for double checking what anyone shows me or tells me.

Until then it doesn't cost me anything so who cares?

I'm glad you didn't tell us ahead of time. Made watching it a little more fun ace.

Posted by: jakee308 at December 21, 2021 09:47 PM (0st7I)

446 BMWRT

Bum Wart?
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls

*

Ha, no. There's a space. BMW RT. This

https://tinyurl.com/2p8emb7e

Posted by: Moron Robbie - just patriotic enough to do what the gov says, but not enough for a free country. at December 21, 2021 09:48 PM (NyHqe)

447 It's the difference between a $3M launch and a $45M launch. You can typically build 2 or 3 300 kg payloads for the difference in launch costs.

The Virgin's of the world are still new and don't have the reliability yet. But their price guarantees they will have enough launches to become reliable enough to be viable in the next 3 to 4 years.

Mission life issues are 90% on orbit failures anyway, launch risk is a low contributor to the equation.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:48 PM (5p7BC)

448 >>> 441 Let 'er rip.

Posted by: flounder at December 21, 2021 09:42 PM (SH2Zi)

....

Your mother's chest and ass are as flat as your nic, a she smells twice as bad.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 09:44 PM (H2W7g)

flounder's mom is Brie Larsen?!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 21, 2021 09:49 PM (llON8)

449 I'm looking at my lab mix, sleeping in the chair behind me as I type this, and thinking about buying carrots. No reason.

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 21, 2021 09:50 PM (Agr8U)

450 I'm sorry flounder.

I didn't mean it.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at December 21, 2021 09:51 PM (H2W7g)

451 >>> 449 I'm looking at my lab mix, sleeping in the chair behind me as I type this, and thinking about buying carrots. No reason.
Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 21, 2021 09:50 PM (Agr8U)

Hmm.

1) Make chili
2) Put carrot on a Karen's nose and accuse her of being a witch

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 21, 2021 09:51 PM (llON8)

452 447 It's the difference between a $3M launch and a $45M launch. You can typically build 2 or 3 300 kg payloads for the difference in launch costs.

The Virgin's of the world are still new and don't have the reliability yet. But their price guarantees they will have enough launches to become reliable enough to be viable in the next 3 to 4 years.

Mission life issues are 90% on orbit failures anyway, launch risk is a low contributor to the equation.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:48 PM (5p7BC)

As with everything, ya pays yer money and yas takes yer chances.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:53 PM (AMIL/)

453 447 It's the difference between a $3M launch and a $45M launch. You can typically build 2 or 3 300 kg payloads for the difference in launch costs.

The Virgin's of the world are still new and don't have the reliability yet. But their price guarantees they will have enough launches to become reliable enough to be viable in the next 3 to 4 years.

Mission life issues are 90% on orbit failures anyway, launch risk is a low contributor to the equation.

Posted by: Dave in Fla (fC3dn) at December 21, 2021 09:48 PM (5p7BC)

PS: a 300kg secondary rider on a Falcon Heavy will be charged much much less than $45M.

Posted by: Gref at December 21, 2021 09:56 PM (AMIL/)

454 2) Put carrot on a Karen's nose and accuse her of being a witch
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at December 21, 2021 09:51 PM (llON

"She turned me into a newt?"

"A newt?"

"Well, I got better..."

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 21, 2021 09:58 PM (Agr8U)

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