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Great, now Kathleen Kennedy has hired Wes Anderson to reboot Star Wars.


Christopher Walken says:
"Cows!" "Mountains!"

Cat's intended Rampage of Senseless Destruction is interrupted when he sees a bubble of carbonation in the bottle he was about to smash. "You have amused me," he says. "I shall permit you to live."

He's either sneezing or possessed by a very silly demon.

Cuddly cats.

Giving a baby koala who lost her mom a mom-shaped teddy bear.

This kitten's on acid, I think. Wow, man... the colors...!

Capybara beach party.

Wombat.

Don't try this at home.

Pupper watching the rain, thinking about bones and such.


A church in Ethiopia is carved into the side of a towering cliff. It can only be accessed by climbing.

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The Epoch Times:

A test of faith challenges the souls of all who make the perilous pilgrimage to Abuna Yemata Guh, the monolithic cave church in northern Ethiopia that towers 400 feet above the valley floor.

It was in the fifth century that the Christian priest Father Yemata from Egypt supposedly walked into the Tigray region in the African country and, according to local legend, established a monastery high on a rocky spire, either to reach divine heights or else escape the reach of foes. The church was somehow hewn directly out of the living sandstone, while the spire itself offers protection in the form of sheer cliffs on all sides.

There is only one way to access this monastery, and that is to make the dangerous climb up the spire.

...

The obscure monastery is still inhabited by some twenty Christian clergymen today, some of whom have lived in these heights for 30 to 40 years, according to The Daily Mail.

The monastic in charge of the temple today, Priest Gebre Rufael Asresseha, has for over 50 years made the precarious climb every day despite the danger. His job is to receive visitors. Although travelers will pass tombs where family members have laid deceased loved ones to rest along the way, local accounts hold that no one has ever died from falling during the journey.

The pilgrimage to Abuna Yemata Guh begins before even reaching the spires themselves. The tiring trek from the valley floor to the cliffside offers ample difficulty before reaching the rocky feet of the monolith. Here, travelers are told by guides to remove their footwear before setting foot and hand into toe-holds polished by centuries of human usage.

On one such sojourn in 2014, photographer Philip Lee Harvey, on assignment for Lonely Planet, commented on how the furious wind "keeps you cool, but it just adds to the nervousness of it all" during the daunting, two-hour ascent.

Nope:

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Posted by: Ace at 07:30 PM




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1 CAFEEEEEE

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 12, 2023 07:34 PM (twjRB)

2 I'm thinking the collection plate doesn't get a lot of activity.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 12, 2023 07:35 PM (anj39)

3 Comment for a previous thread:
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Trump was also allowed to mock E. Jean Carroll
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That is totally outside the State!

Posted by: Axeman at May 12, 2023 07:36 PM (OaZlZ)

4 Drink 'em if ya got 'em...

Posted by: Brewingfrog at May 12, 2023 07:37 PM (kamdj)

5 Great Sheepscot captain!

Posted by: Jamaican Soup is good food! at May 12, 2023 07:38 PM (MDu2N)

6 I am glad I do not have to climb 300 ft to get to church.

On another note, I started watching Sam Peckinpah's. "The Wild Bunch" with spouse and son. They had seen it before; I hadn't. I lasted about 20 minutes or so. Too violent, although I do understand it was a much acclaimed film.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 12, 2023 07:38 PM (Keyt1)

7 The cafe is so cute, I'm sure!

But like everyone else, I'm too busy pronouncing "Monstrous!" in the mirror like Tom Nichols does in a faux English accent!

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 07:39 PM (+Cgut)

8 Ace, my barefoot sneakers arrived the other day. Ran in them today for the first time. Love them. Lightweight, and I jogged five miles in 52:57 with an average of 10:33 per mile.

Little slower than usual but not much. Thanks for the tip.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 07:41 PM (d2bW3)

9 Not just one rock-hewn church, but eleven of them!

Civ VI players everywhere are pleased by the reference.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at May 12, 2023 07:42 PM (k1Qly)

10 Leapin' Lemurs!

Posted by: gourmand du jour at May 12, 2023 07:42 PM (jTmQV)

11 And nice picture up top.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 12, 2023 07:43 PM (Keyt1)

12 >>> Ace, my barefoot sneakers arrived the other day. Ran in them today for the first time. Love them. Lightweight, and I jogged five miles in 52:57 with an average of 10:33 per mile.


cool but just remember to mostly use your regular shoes and only slowly work up the miles in the barefoot ones.

Posted by: ace at May 12, 2023 07:43 PM (iHBZj)

13 I could repel down that church very easily but getting up there may be a problem.

Posted by: polynikes at May 12, 2023 07:43 PM (FO8S3)

14 >>>11 And nice picture up top.

thanks. it's a good one.

Posted by: ace at May 12, 2023 07:44 PM (iHBZj)

15 Holy shit those lemurs creeped me out.

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at May 12, 2023 07:44 PM (ufFY8)

16 Now for the content... I'm sure to be back before 100!

Have a great weekend Ace!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 07:45 PM (Kdaed)

17 cool but just remember to mostly use your regular shoes and only slowly work up the miles in the barefoot ones.
Posted by: ace at May 12, 2023 07:43 PM (iHBZj)

If you can run - lift. If you can walk, sit. If you can sit, lie down. If you can lie down - sleep.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 07:45 PM (+Cgut)

18 I saw Rampage of Senseless Destruction open for Title 42 Expiration at the Pharr Civic Center in May of 2023.

Posted by: WEF useful idiot at May 12, 2023 07:47 PM (ufFY8)

19 Doggo with service bell. Gave my parrot one, he's not "got it" yet like pupper.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko Wrestling at May 12, 2023 07:49 PM (HxGBk)

20 I miss running.
Always made me feel good.
Now scotch does the job.
I'm good with that.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 12, 2023 07:49 PM (anj39)

21 Good evening everyone

Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2023 07:50 PM (xhxe8)

22 >>>Have a great weekend Ace!

you too. and everyone else!

Posted by: ace at May 12, 2023 07:51 PM (iHBZj)

23 I miss running.
Always made me feel good.
Now scotch does the job.
I'm good with that.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 12, 2023 07:49 PM (anj39)

Do not run - if you have excess energy that so inclines you to run, then lift weights.

If we you wish to hobble around at 75, bent over with bad knees and ankles - then run.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 07:52 PM (+Cgut)

24 Wow, about that church, ace. Knew about the stone churches in Lalibela (almost got there once, but couldn't), but not about that one.

Those people who've lived up there for decades - my new role models. I joke about my cave and disconnection from society and most "news", but that's the real deal.

And the guide who's climbed it daily for decades, man. Back in the days when everything was an east-west competition and the Soviets claimed they had the oldest people alive, many dismissed it as typical propaganda. But the people living up at altitude in Svanetia, in Georgia - who were usually the examples offered up - do in fact live very long. It's a mystery, really. Daily hard physical labor into their 80s. Diet largely of lean protein and vegetables (umm, some strong drink, too - "chacha", great name for the local).

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 07:52 PM (OTzUX)

25 "Don't try this at home"

Yeah, Rainbow Road always was the most hazardous of tracks, regardless of which game you were playing.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 12, 2023 07:52 PM (ou9hh)

26 Yeah ace have a great weekend, you deserve it. Your diligent engagement of the vile idiocy afoot in this society deserves some kind of hardship pay.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 07:53 PM (OTzUX)

27 A church in Ethiopia is carved into the side of a towering cliff. It can only be accessed by climbing.

Probably the only way to avoid getting slaughtered by the Moslems.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 12, 2023 07:53 PM (YXHzG)

28 I wonder how fast the capybaras leave the lake when the piranha show up?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 07:54 PM (Kdaed)

29 The climb probably was intended to keep out the jihadis.

"Akmet, I can see your balls!"
"Ok, we're done here."

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 07:54 PM (jzzG8)

30 Have a great weekend Ace!

Seconded.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at May 12, 2023 07:55 PM (Xrfse)

31 Stopped running decades ago when a (pre-MRI era) diagnosis from a sports doc (a very top one) indicated a small meniscus tear (in a hockey game, oddly). Also stopped with volleyball, basketball, soccer, anything with impact. Skating, swimming, biking, gym - there are ways to get 'er done without your feet leaving the planet's surface.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 07:56 PM (OTzUX)

32 Christianity was in Ethiopia centuries before Islam existed and well before it reached that area, so that probably wasn't a key motivation here.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 07:57 PM (OTzUX)

33 >>>cool but just remember to mostly use your regular shoes and only slowly work up the miles in the barefoot ones.
Posted by: ace

That's the plan.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 07:58 PM (d2bW3)

34 my barefoot sneakers arrived the other day.

What type do you have? I have the Vibram FiveFinger V-Aqua

Posted by: Reuben Hick at May 12, 2023 07:58 PM (YXHzG)

35 I need another bottle of scotch

Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2023 07:59 PM (xhxe8)

36 Careful! Those leaping lemurs are gonna steal your soul...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 12, 2023 08:00 PM (BpYfr)

37 there are ways to get 'er done without your feet leaving the planet's surface.
Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 07:56 PM (OTzUX)

My BIL was a marathon runner- taught track at the high school level - ran every day - so thin and athletic - he's a year older than me.

He looks like Skeletor and hobbles around now - bent over and can barely walk. He weighs about 15 pounds more than me but looks like I could crush him like a grape - sad what running will do to a perfectly healthy human.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 08:01 PM (+Cgut)

38 If you dig Abuna Yemata, check out the monasteries at Meteora in Greece.

Posted by: Bigsmith at May 12, 2023 08:01 PM (woEnU)

39 Gotta admit, I would totally see that Wes Anderson Star Wars movie, if it actually existed.

Posted by: Rhubarb Ranch at May 12, 2023 08:01 PM (kc0fx)

40 Disney finishes at a 9 year low. I still say it's going to recover with the help of trans-national ESG lucre.

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 08:01 PM (jzzG8)

41 If I saw something hopping up the path towards me like that it might need to have some holes patched.

Posted by: fd at May 12, 2023 08:02 PM (iayUP)

42 >>>What type do you have? I have the Vibram FiveFinger V-Aqua
Posted by: Reuben Hick


Went with the Whitin trail runners. I walked around the house all day yesterday then jogged today. They're really light and comfortable

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:02 PM (d2bW3)

43 I plan on playing tennis as long as I can. Though I have changed my schedule and don't play between 11 and 7 anymore. I can't take the heat like I used to .

Posted by: polynikes at May 12, 2023 08:03 PM (FO8S3)

44 This guy:

The governor of New Hampshire, Chris Sununu, said it was “embarrassing” that Republican voters from his state laughed and applauded when Donald Trump mocked E Jean Carroll during a CNN town hall this week.
Sununu may yet have to court such voters in a presidential run of his own.
Nonetheless, the governor said, the town hall audience’s behavior “doesn’t shine a positive light on New Hampshire”

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at May 12, 2023 08:04 PM (/6ckN)

45 My home workout routine is now upper body on M, W, F with dumbbells and pushups. M is 3 minutes between sets, 2 minutes on W, 63 seconds on F. I woke up early today, in a good mood, and got my workout going right away. I was interrupted by a growling out in the backyard. Well, my comes-around-occasionally buddy Creamsickle, the humongous orange-and-white cat with huge ears was calling for me. I grabbed the kitteh treats, headed down the back steps, and he hurried over to the table in the back where he sits until he's sure I'm still a good dude. Then he ambles over to eat treats from my hand. His teeth are serious fangs but he's careful not to bite me. For an apparently feral cat, he's quite well groomed. I eventually went back to my workout and then beckoned-for once more. I don't mind; he's a cool dude.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 12, 2023 08:04 PM (KAi1n)

46 Oh, dear. That violent sneezing was my late Lab's first sign of his brain tumor.

Posted by: Russkilitlover at May 12, 2023 08:05 PM (iyVGU)

47 he town hall audience’s behavior “doesn’t shine a positive light on New Hampshire”
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy

Actually Sununu's comments are what are offensive...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 08:06 PM (Kdaed)

48 Well I know where I WON'T be going to Church.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 08:06 PM (q3gwH)

49 If Florida scores another, before the Leafs do, it's Golf Season for the Torontonians.

2nd period coming up...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:07 PM (CCSxw)

50 What are barefoot sneakers and why use them?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 12, 2023 08:07 PM (twjRB)

51 That church is pretty neat. Certainly a way to show devotion if you have to work that hard to get to a place of worship. Maybe the Ark of the Covenant is hiding in there somewhere...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at May 12, 2023 08:08 PM (BpYfr)

52 ace, go to Switzerland already. You will love it.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:09 PM (ZLI7S)

53 Where do you live polynikes?

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:10 PM (jFvbr)

54 Evening.

Re: The Cuddling Cats

See, that's all a guy wants. Just to lay there with his chick and, ya know, lick her face.

Posted by: Robert at May 12, 2023 08:10 PM (3fZAu)

55 They're allowed to snort coke on the bench?

Quite the trainer!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:10 PM (Vwz3I)

56 Capybara beach party.

*****

Who knew? Apparently capybaras don't float.

Are they walking across the pond on the bottom?

Posted by: Muldoon at May 12, 2023 08:10 PM (kXYt5)

57 My home workout routine is now upper body on M, W, F with dumbbells and pushups.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 12, 2023 08:04 PM (KAi1n)

This is good! Track your progress on a spreadsheet or paper - how much weight - reps, etc? Include dumbbell squats in your routine - or any type of leg routine that fits your style. Maybe lunges?

Also, alternate days of upper body chest and legs with bicep, triceps. Give yourself two days off a week to recover...

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 08:12 PM (+Cgut)

58 >>>What are barefoot sneakers and why use them?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion


Very lightweight and it works to use your foot the way it's supposed to be, getting closer to the ground and eliminating foot pain. I really like them. Wider than regular sneakers but fairly strong without being bulky

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:12 PM (d2bW3)

59 Tkachuk needs to be in every Leafs face for the rest of this game.

Be the pest you were born to be...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:12 PM (CCSxw)

60 Great leaping lemurs, Batman!

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at May 12, 2023 08:13 PM (0hOvj)

61 Would you look at that, the Leafs are being physical... or trying to be...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:14 PM (CCSxw)

62 >>>My home workout routine is now upper body on M, W, F with dumbbells and pushups



I go to the gym three times a week and jog all the other days weather permitting. Ran cross country in high school and I still love jogging. Rarely run hard, but do about 10 minute jogs.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:14 PM (d2bW3)

63 For those of you getting in the road work, I have some advice. Keep doing it. Looking back, one of many mistakes I've made in my life is laying off the running when I got out of the Corps. Now, bad knees, ankles, and a sketchy hip. Would keeping up with the program delayed or hastened this is anybody's guess but I'm thinking delayed.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at May 12, 2023 08:14 PM (lz5hY)

64 Gotta admit, I would totally see that Wes Anderson Star Wars movie, if it actually existed.
Posted by: Rhubarb Ranch

Oh, hell yes. Until the have this to look forward: Asteroid City. Limited: July 19th Wide: July 23rd

https://youtu.be/9FXCSXuGTF4

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 08:15 PM (iGfKR)

65 Barefoots are great for lifting and ellipticals. Things you don't need or want an arch for. NB Minimus are my go to.

Posted by: Indignacio Vindacatorem at May 12, 2023 08:15 PM (oWBc3)

66 and a lucky fan has a puck

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:15 PM (Vwz3I)

67 >>>Be the pest you were born to be...
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard


I like him but hate his brother. That said, Matthew isn't winning the Hart Trophy.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:15 PM (d2bW3)

68 Capybaras... how do they taste?

Posted by: MkY at May 12, 2023 08:16 PM (cPGH3)

69 Actually Sununu's comments are what are offensive...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 08:06 PM (Kdaed)


I refuse to make a judgement until I know how he stands on people feeding bears in their back yards.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 12, 2023 08:16 PM (xhaym)

70 Baby koala was trying to find the nipple on the mom koala teddy bear.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 12, 2023 08:16 PM (fs1hN)

71 Wes Anderson's Lord Of The Rings.

https://youtu.be/KrjL_TSOFrI

Posted by: Robert at May 12, 2023 08:17 PM (nZIav)

72 66 and a lucky fan has a puck
Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:15 PM (Vwz3I)

...and a puck goes to a lucky fan from Mississauga

We had a play by play guy, prior to RJ, who would always call out the "town" of the fan who caught the puck.

In the beginning, I always wondered how he knew.

Then a friend clued me in...

I'm not the sharpest tack in the box.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:18 PM (CCSxw)

73 In this house, 10% goes to the Little Guy. You'll hear it if you ignore him.

Posted by: Eeyore at May 12, 2023 08:18 PM (TgBWG)

74 I'll just go to my church down the street, thank you.

Posted by: Eromero at May 12, 2023 08:19 PM (Uv0D2)

75 Hilarious Jeremy's Razor advertisement:
https://is.gd/TnnXCy

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 08:19 PM (Kdaed)

76 Capybaras... how do they taste?
Posted by: MkY at May 12, 2023 08:16 PM (cPGH3)


I am told they get boring after the third week. I guess pizza would too.

Posted by: Kindltot at May 12, 2023 08:20 PM (xhaym)

77 Bob...

Nicely!!!

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:20 PM (CCSxw)

78 That said, Matthew isn't winning the Hart Trophy.
========
LOL

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:21 PM (Vwz3I)

79 Mocking those who deserve mockery is how civilizations stay alive.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 12, 2023 08:21 PM (9UlRk)

80 use the fucking glass!!!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:22 PM (Vwz3I)

81 We had a play by play guy, prior to RJ, who would always call out the "town" of the fan who caught the puck.

In the beginning, I always wondered how he knew.

Then a friend clued me in...

I'm not the sharpest tack in the box.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard

======

Hey! That's my shtick!!!!

Posted by: Zombie Ernie Harwell at May 12, 2023 08:23 PM (8AONa)

82 A church in Ethiopia is carved into the side of a towering cliff. It can only be accessed by climbing.

Getting to that church would have me making a lot promises to the Baby Jesus along the way. Same for going down.

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 08:24 PM (iGfKR)

83 Earth Shoes > Barefoot Sneakers ?

< ?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 12, 2023 08:24 PM (9UlRk)

84 >>>LOL
Posted by: andycanuck


Besides everyone knows it'll be Carter Hart.

Wow, I wrote that without laughing.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:25 PM (d2bW3)

85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.

Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 12, 2023 08:26 PM (fs1hN)

86 Besides everyone knows it'll be Carter Hart.

Wow, I wrote that without laughing.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:25 PM (d2bW3)

Heh...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:26 PM (CCSxw)

87 85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 12, 2023 08:26 PM (fs1hN)

Yeah, but, like, from how far away?

I need to know how i'm supposed to feel about this story, you know?

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 12, 2023 08:27 PM (9UlRk)

88 Seeing eye shot

1-2 Cats

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:27 PM (CCSxw)

89 deflection

too bad those don't work on PPs
/sarc

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:27 PM (Vwz3I)

90 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at May 12, 2023 08:26 PM (fs1hN)

Something tells me this kid has a thing for shootin' dudes in the head.

Posted by: Robert at May 12, 2023 08:28 PM (Be7jw)

91 Something tells me this kid has a thing for shootin' dudes in the head.
Posted by: Robert at May 12, 2023 08:28 PM (Be7jw)

I'm just glad he has a hobby so he can stay out of trouble.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 12, 2023 08:28 PM (9UlRk)

92 Leafs are energized...finishing checks

To bad it's their 4th line doing it...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:29 PM (CCSxw)

93 A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
---------
Almost as bad here with Justin getting rid of Conservative Harper bail laws so guys let out for armed crimes going on to kill someone once back on the streets.

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:30 PM (Vwz3I)

94 This is good! Track your progress on a spreadsheet or paper - how much weight - reps, etc? Include dumbbell squats in your routine - or any type of leg routine that fits your style. Maybe lunges?

Also, alternate days of upper body chest and legs with bicep, triceps. Give yourself two days off a week to recover...
Posted by: Boswell

T, Th, Sa I do 3 sets of core work, then leg calisthenics -- various raises, extensions (including side extensions) 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, then 6 sets of squats with a 30 pounder - 3 sets legs narrow and straight ahead, 3 sets legs wide and feet angled outward (for balance). I'm not a workout tracker but a workout doer. Two years ago, I was doing 20# dumbbell presses (5x15). Now I'm at 50# (5x12). Results > writing about them

Posted by: SFGoth at May 12, 2023 08:31 PM (KAi1n)

95 good shot
good [unintentional mask?] save

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:32 PM (Vwz3I)

96 >>>To bad it's their 4th line doing it...
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard

At least Matthew's is putting up goals.

Eh, I can't criticize, I'm Bruins, Devils fan. Sobs

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:33 PM (d2bW3)

97 Cats are under some pressure now

Can they settle this game down, or do the Leafs get the next goal, and blow the roof off the arena

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:33 PM (CCSxw)

98 I generally hate running. Boring. I've gotten runner's high once in my entire life. I'm also getting a bone spur at the inside base of my left big toe. Doesn't hurt but it's noticeable. I do walk around the house barefoot.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 12, 2023 08:33 PM (KAi1n)

99 I am 8 minutes into Airport 1975 and the plot has made sure that I know that all the pilots male are total horn dogs that can't stop hitting on the stewardesses whose only function is to act disinterested.

Stewardess, "It's Ms. Teenager, please. I'm emancipated and highly skilled in kung fu."

How times have changed.

https://youtu.be/ayG731UYJeU

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 08:34 PM (iGfKR)

100 I have very flat feet though - would barefoot shoes still.work?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 12, 2023 08:34 PM (twjRB)

101 Eh, I can't criticize, I'm Bruins, Devils fan. Sobs
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:33 PM (d2bW3)

Fuq...I haven't seen the playoffs since 2011.

And I'm stirring shit when ever and wherever I can.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:35 PM (CCSxw)

102 I have very flat feet though -
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at May 12, 2023 08:34 PM (twjRB)

Pics?

Posted by: A Nondescript Foot Fetishist Just Passing Through at May 12, 2023 08:37 PM (WQBPn)

103 >>>I have very flat feet though - would barefoot shoes still.work?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion


They work for me so far. You can get a pair at Amazon for under $25. So it's not a big problem if you don't like them.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:37 PM (d2bW3)

104 It would probably not take many capybaras to crap up my pool something fierce, so I might not order any at this time.

Posted by: Prudence Dictates at May 12, 2023 08:38 PM (Nn3xT)

105 Reeee! Desantis is murdering immigrant children!

A 17-year-old migrant child from Honduras who arrived in the U.S. without a parent or guardian has died in government custody in Florida this week, officials said Friday, the second such death in two months.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at May 12, 2023 08:38 PM (/6ckN)

106 Ok, Florida seems to have weathered the storm...

6 minutes left in the 2nd

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:38 PM (CCSxw)

107 >>>Fuq...I haven't seen the playoffs since 2011.

And I'm stirring shit when ever and wherever I can.
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard


Been a while since the Devils were in the playoffs and haven't gone past round one in a while.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:38 PM (d2bW3)

108 Where do you live polynikes?
Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:10 PM (jFvbr)

Sorry I step away. I live in Houston.

Posted by: polynikes at May 12, 2023 08:39 PM (FO8S3)

109 Been a while since the Devils were in the playoffs and haven't gone past round one in a while.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:38 PM (d2bW3)

Next year is the Year of The Sabres...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:40 PM (CCSxw)

110 Beyond unfunny joke time:

@paulsperry_ 4m
BREAKING: Biden DHS is reassigning CBP agents from the nation's major intern'l airports to El Paso and San Ysidro to help process migrants surging at the border, leaving key ports of entry short-staffed for screening terrorists entering US. "We are thin," one CBP official told me

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 08:40 PM (jzzG8)

111 Pretty sure I'd rather have flat feet than really busty ones.

Posted by: Flat Fern at May 12, 2023 08:40 PM (Nn3xT)

112 >>>Next year is the Year of The Sabres...
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard


Tage Thompson is a beast.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp at May 12, 2023 08:41 PM (d2bW3)

113 No, it's the Holy Grail that is supposed to be in Ethiopia.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 12, 2023 08:41 PM (u7leW)

114 >>I generally hate running. Boring.

Always hated running for the same reason. Did it when I had to for sports but it was always drudgery.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:41 PM (ZLI7S)

115 Ugh! You Magas disgust me. You don't drink Stella Artois. You don't drive a volvo. You don't read the NYT. Hell, you probably golf at a public golf course! And you want to tell me how to run a political party? Boers. All of you.

Chris Sununununu

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at May 12, 2023 08:42 PM (/6ckN)

116 Something tells me this kid has a thing for shootin' dudes in the head.
Posted by: Robert at May 12, 2023 08:28 PM (Be7jw)

I'm just glad he has a hobby so he can stay out of trouble.

Posted by: Warai-otoko

====

Close to a beer spray. That's comment of the week.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 08:43 PM (8AONa)

117 Ugh, the MAGAS were acting so common on TV in MY state. I better let my good friends on the left know I am NOT like this.

Chris Snusnu.

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at May 12, 2023 08:44 PM (/6ckN)

118 French CBC isn't showing the game

I just checked to see about screen clarity

Maybe it's on French sports TV only not public CBC?

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:45 PM (Vwz3I)

119 118 French CBC isn't showing the game

I just checked to see about screen clarity

Maybe it's on French sports TV only not public CBC?
Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:45 PM (Vwz3I)

Appreciate the thought...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:47 PM (CCSxw)

120 il lance!
il marque!

peut-etre

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:48 PM (Vwz3I)

121 >>Appreciate the thought...

No TNT? Clear as a bell for me.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:48 PM (ZLI7S)

122 Chris Sununununu
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at May 12, 2023 08:42 PM (/6ckN)

Pretty accurate description. Chris is your basic "Spaulding" from Caddyshack.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 08:48 PM (+Cgut)

123 OHHHHHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Off to the league office for a check...

WOW...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:49 PM (CCSxw)

124 So the end is in sight for my river place. Sale is completed. Transfer of title for the mobile home is next. My stepson, who signed for me, discovered that the squatters burned down the mobile. None of us were contacted about it. They wouldn't have been able to do anything with it and knew that, so I don't care. I am glad it won't be my problem any more.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 12, 2023 08:49 PM (u7leW)

125 >>I generally hate running. Boring.

Always hated running for the same reason. Did it when I had to for sports but it was always drudgery.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:41 PM (ZLI7S)

I used to love running. Always the highest score on my PT test.

Now I shuffle across the street when the light is about to turn red. I need to remedy that.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trailer Trash Adjacent at May 12, 2023 08:49 PM (T/Lqj)

126
Maybe it's on French sports TV only not public CBC?
Posted by: andycanuck

They guessed the Leafs were finished and didn't want to show their shame?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 08:49 PM (Kdaed)

127 No Goal...

Nothing definitive, can't call it in...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:50 PM (CCSxw)

128 Polynikes,
It's a wonderful you do anything outside!

When I lived in Vegas it was awful .

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:50 PM (jFvbr)

129 Not a goal.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:51 PM (ZLI7S)

130 pretty close so I'll accept 'no goal' if it's so

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:51 PM (Vwz3I)

131 I'm mean it's a wonder!
I loathe autocorrect.

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:52 PM (jFvbr)

132 "I used to love running. Always the highest score on my PT test."

I could max the 2 mile run - by 5 to 10 seconds. Pushups was where I got my bonus points. 99 in 2 minutes at SOBC and 100 in my NG unit (Quinzy, MA) during law school.

Posted by: SFGoth at May 12, 2023 08:52 PM (KAi1n)

133 Ohhhh, the fuqery afoot...

Their gonna call it a goal.

Toronto...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:52 PM (CCSxw)

134 Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 12, 2023 08:53 PM (u7leW)

135 Have we turned into New Venezuela yet?

Posted by: Piper at May 12, 2023 08:53 PM (ZdaMQ)

136 Play was dead.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 08:53 PM (ZLI7S)

137 Tales from near the crypt. Been going to the same post office for 40 years. Used to run up the stairs 2 at a time and quick time going down Now, I balance one step at a time clutching the handrail.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (SeXFN)

138 Don Koharski?!?!?

Oh wow. Way back, who was the coach that yelled at him to eat another donut?

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (8AONa)

139 No Goal...

Thank you

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (CCSxw)

140 Julius Randel sucks by the way - man, if it wasn't for J. Brunson the Knicks would be selling NYC tourists cheap knockoff souvenirs on Broadway for a living.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (+Cgut)

141 I keep thinking I should run but windsprints rather than lond distance

Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (xhxe8)

142 138 Don Koharski?!?!?

Oh wow. Way back, who was the coach that yelled at him to eat another donut?
Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (8AONa)

Jimmy Schoenfeld

Ex- Sabre Great

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:55 PM (CCSxw)

143 Posted by: Ben Had

{{{Ben Had}}}

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 08:55 PM (Kdaed)

144 Have we turned into New Venezuela yet?


Close. I'm grateful I'm old enough that I won't be alive to see the total destruction of the US.

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:56 PM (jFvbr)

145 138 Don Koharski?!?!?

Oh wow. Way back, who was the coach that yelled at him to eat another donut?
Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 08:54 PM (8AONa)

Schoenfeld

Posted by: NL at May 12, 2023 08:56 PM (eGTCV)

146 I got banned for a week on New Twitter today. Kind of funny what you get banned for. Someone lamented that Trust in our health system had been lost after Covid, and was wondering how they could get it back. I said "well if every board member of every pharma Corp would be sent to face the guillotine on a platform in the middle of Times Square, that would br a good start."

Yup, talking trash about the Pharma board members is a Big No-No, apparently. Banned for a week.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 08:56 PM (q3gwH)

147 Hey Ben...

***waves***

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:56 PM (CCSxw)

148 and too much goalie padding nowadays

not like in my days!

https://tinyurl.com/ybpfdsew

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:57 PM (Vwz3I)

149 WTH? What matters is when the Ref thought to blow the whistle? OK. Not.

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 08:57 PM (iGfKR)

150 Mpfs - so you don't expect to last through this summer? Sorry to hear it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 08:58 PM (q3gwH)

151 poster toaster!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 08:58 PM (Vwz3I)

152 Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk.
Posted by: Notsothoreau


Check out the proper ergonomic desk set-up. A lot of pain is due to improper arrangement forcing people to crane forward or reach awkwardly. And/or get your eyes checked.

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 08:58 PM (jzzG8)

153 Good evening everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 08:58 PM (qoGsy)

154 Thank you

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 08:59 PM (8AONa)

155 Ooooh, a post...

Leafs pushing for the equalizer

Cats need this period to end...NOW

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:59 PM (CCSxw)

156 Hey tonypete!

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 08:59 PM (jFvbr)

157 Just can't wait to vote for the next crop of lying a-holes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxgRUyzgs0

Posted by: gp at May 12, 2023 08:59 PM (MvF+J)

158 AZ deplorable, big hugs to you both.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:00 PM (SeXFN)

159

You old fuckers are old.

*sharts*

Goddamn it that's the third time this afternoon!

Posted by: My Pimp Shot My Dealer at May 12, 2023 09:00 PM (zepfv)

160 Samson with some smooth moves...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:01 PM (CCSxw)

161 On Patrol Live is on now!

Posted by: mpfs, is it PRIDE month yet? Asking for a friend. at May 12, 2023 09:01 PM (jFvbr)

162 85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel



This is a sinister, more twisted, scene from Monty Python?

https://youtu.be/aNaXdLWt17A

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at May 12, 2023 09:01 PM (4vi12)

163 sure; don't show a replay of the "offside"

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:01 PM (Vwz3I)

164 134 Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 12, 2023 08:53 PM
1. Jump down.
2. Turn around.
3. Pick a bale of cotton.

Posted by: Eromero at May 12, 2023 09:02 PM (Uv0D2)

165 Yup, talking trash about the Pharma board members is a Big No-No, apparently. Banned for a week.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 08:56 PM (q3gwH)

Well, that and the death threats and all...but yeah, trash talk, dude!

Just kidding - they banned you for the "cutting off of their heads" shit - you know that right, Tom? Perfectly normal here, but out there in the public square, they hate that "let's cut off all of their heads" shit.

Not saying they're right, don't get me wrong..

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 09:02 PM (+Cgut)

166 browndog, the Stars managed a much needed win. Phrasing was used in this comment.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:03 PM (SeXFN)

167 Boy, I tell ya...

Toronto is gonna burn tonight if that disallowed goal costs them the game.

This 3rd period is gonna be lit...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:03 PM (CCSxw)

168 166 browndog, the Stars managed a much needed win. Phrasing was used in this comment.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:03 PM (SeXFN)

Yeah, cream rises to the top...

Kraken are done

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:04 PM (CCSxw)

169 Koharski's son is a ref, at least at the AHL level. Saw a game last year where he was the head ref (is that how they do it now, since they have two refs? - stupid). Chip off the old donut-eating block, very mouthy with the players, quick to go to extra penalty time or ejection.

They don't put the refs' names on their backs any more (at least in the AHL). Guy I skate with who handles one of the penalty boxes provided color on one spirited episode between periods, when he noted it was Don Koharski's son I had an "ah, yeah!" moment - their physiques are similar.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:05 PM (OTzUX)

170 Some people are so touchy. Casually mention something like a nice antique guillotine, and they go to the fainting couch.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 09:05 PM (q3gwH)

171 A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel

Whatever happened to the 'menace to society' evaluation?


I kid, I kid. I know what happened.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:06 PM (qoGsy)

172 https://tinyurl.com/bdcp9vvz
20 Tweets from Bad Blue

Actually the bottom bunch #20 - 15 are pretty good

Posted by: Skip at May 12, 2023 09:07 PM (xhxe8)

173 >>Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk.

Have you tried stretching? I have, ahem, a few back issues and it sounds like what is causing your problem is posture not strength.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 09:07 PM (ZLI7S)

174 People like us are a Menace to the Society that they want.

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 09:07 PM (q3gwH)

175 People like us are a Menace to the Society that they want.
Posted by: Tom Servo

You got that right. . .

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:08 PM (qoGsy)

176 134 Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at

Ergonomics and frequent get out of the chair breaks. Also, back extensions either with a medicine ball or without. Without, lay on the front side of your body, feet a little wider than hips, squeeze your seat to lift both halves of the body. Don’t hold as an iso more than 39 seconds. Bend and extend your legs bringing the toes to touch, do lifts and lowers with both halves of front half then lower half, sweep the arms forward and back, etc. planks (core, back, shoulders, everything!) but again, don’t just hold it. Shift forward and back, open to side arm planks, etc.

As with everything, a strong core does nothing but help, as does posture. Keep your shoulders out of your ears, straight spine, etc.

Posted by: Piper at May 12, 2023 09:09 PM (ZdaMQ)

177 Can we set up a GoFundMe for the TNT guy in the production studio, if he pops "Don Koharski - Rules Analyst and donut eater" onto the screen?

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:10 PM (8AONa)

178 162 85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel


Tell ya what: All new gun laws are off the table until you enforce the laws we already have.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 12, 2023 09:10 PM (cupoy)

179 176 39 seconds was supposed to be 30. I should know not to multi task and proof read 3 times before posting!

Posted by: Piper at May 12, 2023 09:11 PM (ZdaMQ)

180 Some people are so touchy. Casually mention something like a nice antique guillotine, and they go to the fainting couch.
Posted by: Tom Servo at May 12, 2023 09:05 PM (q3gwH)

Heh, yeah - we talk about burning our enemies alive here and its all -"Meh, who has a match?" - but out there? Its heart attack and "you Nazi!" if you need to cut in with one item at the grocery checkout!

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 09:11 PM (+Cgut)

181 Situations vary of course but there is an amazing amount of relief for back issues that can be had from stretching, and exercise (as JackStraw just noted). Indeed posture is a big part of it, too.

Nothing very exotic. All stretches and some of the resistance work can be done at home, and much of the rest on non-specialized equipment at a gym. Physical therapy, overall, is the best development in medicine since antibiotics and modern anesthetic drugs. Depending on the situation, think workout, and stretching, and try to keep needles and bottles of pills out of the picture.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:12 PM (OTzUX)

182 Toronto is gonna burn tonight if that disallowed goal costs them the game.
----------
The Jamaicans and the Somalis don't follow hockey.

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:13 PM (Vwz3I)

183 68 Capybaras... how do they taste?
Posted by: MkY at May 12, 2023 08:16 PM (cPGH3)

Like chicken.

or, perhaps more like tuna, since by papal decree, they're fish. *

According to legend.

Posted by: Fox2! at May 12, 2023 09:13 PM (4GxJn)

184 Good evening fine folk.

Posted by: scampydog at May 12, 2023 09:13 PM (hoQAT)

185 177 Can we set up a GoFundMe for the TNT guy in the production studio, if he pops "Don Koharski - Rules Analyst and donut eater" onto the screen?
Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:10 PM (8AONa)

I'm in...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:14 PM (CCSxw)

186 178 162 85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel

Tell ya what: All new gun laws are off the table until you enforce the laws we already have.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at May 12, 2023 09:10 PM
And he'll shoot another guy in the head soon as he has another gun and the opportunity to shoot another guy in the head presents itself.

Posted by: Eromero at May 12, 2023 09:14 PM (Uv0D2)

187 Also, for planks, arms are directly under the shoulders, not forward, your hips are tucked, your back is flat, head is in line with the spine, gaze a few inches in front of your finger tips, bring some weight into your toes and think about space between the shoulder blades.

Posted by: Piper at May 12, 2023 09:16 PM (ZdaMQ)

188 Actually ace appreciates it when specific allusions to violence (with/without including specific public figures) are not part of the comments here. For good reason.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:17 PM (OTzUX)

189 "Anyone got some good exercise for upper back? I've gotten to the point my upper back aches from computer work. I've tried working from three different areas, to see if it would help. I've had problems motivating myself to use the standing desk."

Wide chins - not pull ups really. You need a pullup bar somewhere - they sell them for house usage by the way. I have one.

You hang, hands wide, and just try and pull yourself up as far as you can - your chin as close to the bar as possible - for as many times as you can - it's hard to do but your spine will be in the right place and the right muscles will activate to strengthen your lats (back muscles) Even if you can do only 2 or 3 at first, its fine.

Posted by: Boswell at May 12, 2023 09:17 PM (+Cgut)

190 "Riot" and "Toronto" don't really seem to go together. Actually "Canada" and "riot", overall.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:18 PM (OTzUX)

191 My speech is violence.

Posted by: gp at May 12, 2023 09:19 PM (MvF+J)

192 Good evening fine folk.
Posted by: scampydog

What about the other half of us? What are we, chopped liver?

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:19 PM (qoGsy)

193 Damn, did they ever search that Ethiopian church for the holy grail? Its looks like a good spot to hide one.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 12, 2023 09:20 PM (VwHCD)

194 And finally, if anyone wishes to zoom in to one of my stretching, balance and strength classes, email me and I am happy to set you up.

Posted by: Piper at May 12, 2023 09:20 PM (ZdaMQ)

195 85 Minneapolis

KARE 11
@kare11
A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head.
Posted by: Chuck Martel

Odds on this troubled youth is related to Rep. Omar.

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 09:20 PM (iGfKR)

196 190 "Riot" and "Toronto" don't really seem to go together. Actually "Canada" and "riot", overall.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:18 PM (OTzUX)

This isn't your parent's Canada anymore...

Parts of Toronto are not a nice place these days.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:21 PM (CCSxw)

197 My speech is violence.
Posted by: gp at May 12, 2023 09:19 PM (MvF+J)

Why am I seeing a young Goldie Hawn dancing in a bikini?

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trailer Trash Adjacent at May 12, 2023 09:22 PM (T/Lqj)

198 Hockey joke pictures
https://tinyurl.com/5c8wyd4k

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:22 PM (Vwz3I)

199 Cats...

Win Your Shift

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:22 PM (CCSxw)

200 Damn, did they ever search that Ethiopian church for the holy grail? Its looks like a good spot to hide one.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division


Some archeologists have found copies of ancient books in those churches. Fascinating to think what hasn't been found yet.

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 09:22 PM (jzzG8)

201 "Riot" and "Toronto" don't really seem to go together. Actually "Canada" and "riot", overall.
---------
Vancouver twice.

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (Vwz3I)

202 Jimmy Schoenfeld

Ex- Sabre Great
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:55 PM (CCSxw)

Also played for the Red Wings at the tail end of his career.

Posted by: clutch at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (9UmRs)

203 192 What about the other half of us? What are we, chopped liver?
Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:19 PM (qoGsy)
__________

Half? Using that AOS math, TP

Posted by: scampydog at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (hoQAT)

204
Wes Anderson's Lord Of The Rings.

https://youtu.be/KrjL_TSOFrI
Posted by: Robert


Bill Murray as Gandalf - ROFLMAO

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (pNxlR)

205 198 Hockey joke pictures
https://tinyurl.com/5c8wyd4k
Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:22 PM (Vwz3I)

I would love to see Grapes, and Bubbles on the currency...

That's hilarious

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (CCSxw)

206 I though the Ark of the Covenant was supposed to be in Ethiopia.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:24 PM (iNV+M)

207 202 Jimmy Schoenfeld

Ex- Sabre Great
Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 08:55 PM (CCSxw)

Also played for the Red Wings at the tail end of his career.
Posted by: clutch at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (9UmRs)

Yeah, Scotty Bowman traded him, along with Danny Gare, and Derek Smith to the Wings for Dale McCourt and Brent Peterson.

Only issue I ever had with Scotty as a GM of the Sabres...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:26 PM (CCSxw)

208 I though the Ark of the Covenant was supposed to be in Ethiopia.
Posted by: Ben Had

Nope. Misclassified and therefore lost forever in a USN warehouse aboard Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek, SC.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:26 PM (qoGsy)

209 Quit playing on your own zone Florida

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:26 PM (CCSxw)

210 Quit playing on your own zone Florida
--
They heard you

for a while

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:27 PM (Vwz3I)

211
Fascinating to think what hasn't been found yet.
Posted by: weft-cut loop


Remnants of wo PRIDE rainbow flags apiece, each with traces of human feces upon them. It's prophecy!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 12, 2023 09:28 PM (pNxlR)

212 oh, hearing you again

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:28 PM (Vwz3I)

213 Hugs to you and R, Tonypete.

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:30 PM (iNV+M)

214 Sock it to me!

Posted by: gp at May 12, 2023 09:30 PM (MvF+J)

215 Gotta say, I'm impressed with the Leafs this game.

They could have folded after that 2nd goal.

Not only that, but they're being feisty with a purpose.

***

...and after being that nice, I have to go throw up.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:30 PM (CCSxw)

216 Wes Anderson's Lord Of The Rings.

https://youtu.be/KrjL_TSOFrI
Posted by: Robert

Bill Murray as Gandalf - ROFLMAO
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at May 12, 2023 09:23 PM (pNxlR)

I would totally watch that.

I hated the LOTR movies. All of them. In their entirety. Completely.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Trailer Trash Adjacent at May 12, 2023 09:30 PM (T/Lqj)

217 Grapes was fun, but . . .

I remember before Chelios became a Red Wing, he took a run at Vlad Konstantinov. Vladdie saw him coming, and simply held up an elbow. Hilarity, and a few airborne teeth, ensued.

At the intermission, Grapes, who never saw a dirty play he couldn't rationalize away, was nearly fainting. Because a horrible Russian had gotten the getter of a good Canadian boy.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:31 PM (8AONa)

218 Thank you Ben Had - we will definitely see you in October!

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:31 PM (qoGsy)

219 >>I though the Ark of the Covenant was supposed to be in Ethiopia.

That was one big theory.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 09:32 PM (ZLI7S)

220 "A teen accused of shooting a man in the head was found incompetent to stand trial, then let go. He’s now charged with shooting another man in the head."

Is seems to me that - generally speaking - if you commit a crime that would normally put you in prison, but are found incompetent to stand trial, that should immediately shunt you into the nuthouse.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 12, 2023 09:34 PM (YfL2C)

221 This new Kingsman movie does a Forest Gump all the way through WWI. Halfway through I can't decide if I hate it or not.

The Mary Sue in this movie is the worst one I have ever seen.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 12, 2023 09:34 PM (ybIRR)

222 Gotta hand it to MSNBC who is now breathlessly reporting

Trumps 2nd term goals: To set out to be like his 1st term with added push to break even more norms (paraphrasing)

They have to continue lest their 'The Big Lie' narrative becomes untenable. Also to dilute further what little election interference facts Jordan and Comer have put forward is not heard or at least not understood.

Posted by: micky at May 12, 2023 09:35 PM (3byMq)

223 219 >>I though the Ark of the Covenant was supposed to be in Ethiopia.

That was one big theory.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 09:32 PM (ZLI7S)

I've seen that documentary.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:35 PM (CCSxw)

224 Willem Defoe: You know I'm something of a hobbit myself.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 12, 2023 09:35 PM (ybIRR)

225 Is seems to me that - generally speaking - if you commit a crime that would normally put you in prison, but are found incompetent to stand trial, that should immediately shunt you into the nuthouse.
Posted by: FeatherBlade

Ah but there's the rub. There are damn few facilities for the criminally insane. Hell - I'd wager that term isn't even allowed anymore.

Thus, part of the problem.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:36 PM (qoGsy)

226 208 I though the Ark of the Covenant was supposed to be in Ethiopia.
Posted by: Ben Had

Nope. Misclassified and therefore lost forever in a USN warehouse aboard Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek, SC.
Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:26 PM (
Brits actually had a carrier HMS Ark Royal, right?

Posted by: Eromero at May 12, 2023 09:36 PM (Uv0D2)

227 Ron DeSantis won't like this:
https://tinyurl.com/5e2hb26b

[joke]

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:36 PM (Vwz3I)

228 "A 17-year-old migrant child from Honduras who arrived in the U.S. without a parent or guardian has died in government custody in Florida this week, officials said Friday, the second such death in two months."

Must be COVID. What can you do?

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 12, 2023 09:36 PM (YfL2C)

229 At the intermission, Grapes, who never saw a dirty play he couldn't rationalize away, was nearly fainting. Because a horrible Russian had gotten the getter of a good Canadian boy.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:31 PM (8AONa)

..."nice Canadian boy from Western Ontario"

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:37 PM (CCSxw)

230 The Babylon Bee @TheBabylonBee · 12h
Ilhan Omar Blasts Israel For Refusing Palestine's Generous Gift Of Rockets https://buff.ly/2VszUeM

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:37 PM (Vwz3I)

231 Canadian Riot.

https://tinyurl.com/4kwexrta

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 09:37 PM (iGfKR)

232 Not being a cat owner I am endlessly entertained by cats being psychopathic.

Especially to their owners.

Posted by: Thesokorus at May 12, 2023 09:38 PM (QqfS2)

233 ..."nice Canadian boy from Western Ontario"

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot

=====

I go to penalty box and feel shame. Cheli is a Yank

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:39 PM (8AONa)

234 Daughter working on the road for 4 weeks. Texted me that she picked up some books tonight. One of which is that door stop, Dr. Zhivago.

Posted by: scampydog at May 12, 2023 09:39 PM (hoQAT)

235 221 This new Kingsman movie does a Forest Gump all the way through WWI. Halfway through I can't decide if I hate it or not.

The Mary Sue in this movie is the worst one I have ever seen.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 12, 2023 09:34 PM (ybIRR)


It stinks!

Posted by: blaster at May 12, 2023 09:39 PM (pwExq)

236 8 minutes left in the Leafs season...

Tic, tic, tic

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:40 PM (CCSxw)

237 Canadian Riot.

https://tinyurl.com/4kwexrta
Posted by: Lost In Space

Photoshopped, the sign doesn't finish with "eh".

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 09:41 PM (Kdaed)

238 Ohhhhh

Coulda won the game right there...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:41 PM (CCSxw)

239 spearing... very bad

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:42 PM (Vwz3I)

240 When G-D told Moses he could not cross over the river Jordan,where do you suppose he went?

Posted by: Ben Had at May 12, 2023 09:42 PM (xRZBd)

241 If I got caught sneaking into Honduras and died in custody, I can pretty much guarantee you not one single Honduran on the face of this earth would give a shit. Nor should they.

"Oh no! Anyway...."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at May 12, 2023 09:43 PM (9UlRk)

242 GotG3, The Covenant, and SISU are available online.

I think I gots to go with SISU.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at May 12, 2023 09:44 PM (aD39U)

243 I have a "bro split" of shoulder day / chest day / back day leg day.

I'm at 215 and wearing the same pants as I wore at 190. My gainzzz are real. In fact I would say they are GAINZZZZZ.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 12, 2023 09:44 PM (ybIRR)

244 but only some English pig with no brains would do that to you!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:44 PM (Vwz3I)

245 Brits actually had a carrier HMS Ark Royal, right?
Posted by: Eromero

Good of you to remember.
-- Commander J. Bond, C.M.G., R.N.V.R.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:44 PM (qoGsy)

246 Let's hope AMC or TCM shows Slap Shot one day so we can live blog it!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:46 PM (Vwz3I)

247 I mention the magic movie and the Leafs score!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:46 PM (Vwz3I)

248 I did get a copy of Callanetics for the Back, because I know her exercises work. I have a corest I bought for the wedding and didn't use. I'm tempted to try it and see if it will help me stop slumping.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at May 12, 2023 09:47 PM (u7leW)

249 wow

Posted by: JackStraw at May 12, 2023 09:47 PM (ZLI7S)

250 Nylander finally cashes in...

2-2

Leafs have life...

4 minutes in regulation

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:47 PM (CCSxw)

251 The Mary Sue in this movie is the worst one I have ever seen.

Posted by: BourbonChicken

Worse than Rey?

Posted by: Retief at May 12, 2023 09:47 PM (/R2s3)

252 Slap Shot - The Hanson's

https://youtu.be/IUbn5ss8j9c

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 09:48 PM (iGfKR)

253 I always think, 'Shut up! I'm listening to the fucking song!" when the anthem/s play!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:50 PM (Vwz3I)

254 82.7 mph slap shot

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:52 PM (Vwz3I)

255 This is crazy action...

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:52 PM (CCSxw)

256 When G-D told Moses he could not cross over the river Jordan,where do you suppose he went?
Posted by: Ben Had

Falafel House?

Posted by: Tonypete at May 12, 2023 09:52 PM (qoGsy)

257 Nothing cheap...PLEASE

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:53 PM (CCSxw)

258 yes, end to end

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:53 PM (Vwz3I)

259 OT

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:54 PM (Vwz3I)

260 overtime not off topic!

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:54 PM (Vwz3I)

261 overtime not off topic!
Posted by: andycanuck

Better get'er done... only 5 min to the ONT!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 09:55 PM (Kdaed)

262 I always think, 'Shut up! I'm listening to the fucking song!" when the anthem/s play!
Posted by: andycanuck

https://youtu.be/86QRAw1FiUo

Posted by: Lost In Space at May 12, 2023 09:55 PM (iGfKR)

263 Melugin of Fox says 83K illegals entered this past week. Doubt he's counting "got aways" and other categories, so probably higher.

Video of people with nice NGO-provided welcome bags.

Court dates (themselves pro forms nonsense) in *2027*, or, just no court date at all.

Two (minimum) more years to go of this. And the (temporary, unserious, completely meaningless) anger and upset of voters is now *so* bad that a few Dems are doing the half-a** kabuki of publicly saying something's not right here. Hilarious, really.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:56 PM (OTzUX)

264 shoulda been "pro forma nonsense"

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 09:56 PM (OTzUX)

265 I go to penalty box and feel shame. Cheli is a Yank
Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 12, 2023 09:39 PM (8AONa)

Yeah, I know...

I was imitating Grapes.

I saw Chelios play at my son's school back in the day, when Chelios was still in college, but on Team USA.

There was another bruising defenseman that paired with Chelios, who I thought would be a killer...but he never panned out.

The article is behind a paywall at the Buffalo News, so I can't get the details on who that guy was.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:56 PM (CCSxw)

266 BREAKING: A European study has found COVID vaccines could be causing ‘long-term brain damage.’
https://tinyurl.com/2p8nf2vu

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 09:57 PM (Vwz3I)

267 Two (minimum) more years to go of this. And the (temporary, unserious, completely meaningless) anger and upset of voters is now *so* bad that a few Dems are doing the half-a** kabuki of publicly saying something's not right here. Hilarious, really.
Posted by: rhomboid

Mayorkas, the gangster heading up DHS, is SAD that the immigrants are not all staying in Texas.
Careful, stupid, you are showing your hand. Turn Texas Democrat, a plan, a method.

Posted by: Barnacle Bill the sailor at May 12, 2023 09:58 PM (tjZg/)

268 266 Shocker.

Posted by: Infidel at May 12, 2023 09:58 PM (kHtnd)

269 It would be soooo Leafy if they lost in O/T

***

That said...

I do think that Florida needs to win this game in order to win the series.

I don't like the idea of the Leafs with a head of steam, and a belief that they can win.

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 09:59 PM (CCSxw)

270 @263

>> Melugin of Fox says 83K illegals entered this past week. Doubt he's counting "got aways" and other categories, so probably higher.


It could be 83k, it could be 183K, at a certain scale, everything becomes fluid.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 12, 2023 09:59 PM (up/3i)

271 WD ONT NOOD

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at May 12, 2023 09:59 PM (Kdaed)

272 * confused Tucker face here *

@MayraFlores2022 17m
In an unprecedented move and due to overcapacity, the Mexican National Institute of Migration (INM) will no longer be issuing permits for migrants. All migrants traveling from Mexico to the United States without these permits will be deported.

Posted by: weft-cut loop at May 12, 2023 09:59 PM (jzzG8)

273 Turning TX Dem, obviously, is of no import any more. Country is determined to vandalize itself and its future. All of this is happening with a very "red" TX.

Posted by: rhomboid at May 12, 2023 10:00 PM (OTzUX)

274 The Mary Sue in this movie is the worst one I have ever seen.
Posted by: BourbonChicken
Worse than Rey?
Posted by: Retief at May 12, 2023 09:47 PM (/R2s3)

Yes. The main characters struggle through a fight and then she walks in the door and saves the day in an instant (she one-shot kills Rasputin, the most famous die-hard ever) delivers a smug line and walks out.


I wish the characters would start screaming at her "WE HAD THIS SHIT UNDER CONTROL! [a lie] SHUT YOUR CAKE HOLE! NO ONE LIKES YOU!"

Posted by: BourbonChicken at May 12, 2023 10:01 PM (ybIRR)

275 The article is behind a paywall at the Buffalo News, so I can't get the details on who that guy was.
---------
Doug Flutie??

Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 10:03 PM (Vwz3I)

276 Demon dog is evil. Needs to be put down.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at May 12, 2023 10:07 PM (KVGVf)

277 275 The article is behind a paywall at the Buffalo News, so I can't get the details on who that guy was.
---------
Doug Flutie??
Posted by: andycanuck (Vwz3I) at May 12, 2023 10:03 PM (Vwz3I)

Noooo

The guy I'm talking about was HUGE...

Absolutely destroyed a couple of the Cornell kids

Posted by: browndog Official Mascot of Team Gizzard at May 12, 2023 10:09 PM (CCSxw)

278
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