Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

(H/T CBD)

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Well hello 2nd half of 2023. And welcome to your well deserved coffee break this morning.

Before we get into our Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters.....

1) Feel free to opine and/or bloviate away this open thread.
2) Be nice to one another.
3) Don't run with sharp objects or items with burning fuses.
4) Have a nice weekend.

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
6/3 – Puddleglum in Pennsyltucky asked for prayers for his friend’s wife, who was diagnosed with breast
cancer.
6/8 – Sharkman posted about a girl who could use prayers. She is 7 years old, and just had her third
open heart surgery and a pacemaker put in, because she was born with her heart reversed in her chest.
Additional surgeries will be coming in her future.
6/8 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers as she considers running for a spot on their local township
committee. She is a complete neophyte in running for office, so she said she needs all the prayer
support she can get!
6/10 – Jewells asked for prayers to continue for her niece, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, plus
they found 3 cancerous nodes in her lungs. Jewells herself is still going through radiation and it’s “kicking
her butt”. Then she will have more chemo.
6/17 Update - Jewells’ niece had her port put in last Thursday and began chemo and radiation on
Tuesday. Jewells said how scared her niece is.
6/24 Update – Jewell’s niece is not handling the chemo well. She has been very sick since last Tuesday.
Jewells was also sick most of last week, after radiation and chemo.
6/10 - Farmer Bob posted to the comments. He sends his thanks to the Horde for their prayers and says
he’s still working to become the fit, fun, romantic and playful husband worth having that Mrs. Bob
deserves. He has lost a lot of weight and still has more to go. So far she has agreed to a weekly “couple
talk time” which will consist of prayer, a devotional reading, and light/positive conversation. Continued
prayers for him and his wife are appreciated.
6/24 – Farmer Bob and Mrs. Bob had their first couple “talk time” (virtual) on Wednesday and it went
very well. He asked that we keep praying for them. On the fitness front, he has lost 65 pounds so far.
6/10 – Joe Kidd asked for prayers for his brother Mike, who needs prayers for healing of his stomach
cancer that he has battled for years, and also a sizeable blood clot in his leg. The cancer was retreating
until recently, but a new PET scan showed disappointing results. He was really hoping to be done with
chemo. At age 65, he’s not sure how much fight he has left in him.
6/20 – J requested a prayer for her younger son Matt, whose seizure symptoms are returning again after
20 years of normalcy. So far he has not had a full-blown seizure, and the doctors are working to adjust
his medication. But he can feel them in the background and they are interfering with his ability to do his
job. Also, his second child is due in September.
6/24 – Fox2! asked for prayers as he had spend the week in the hospital with AFIB.
6/24 – Screaming in Digital asked for prayers for an old friend, who was fighting cancer. The latest news
was not good, but he is still receiving treatment. And she asked for an unspoken request for herself.
6/24 – RetSgtRN asked for prayers for her son-in-law, Kenny, who at 37 is battling acute leukemia. He
beat lymphoma 2 years ago. He has 2 boys, ages 3 and 7. He is also a police officer in a very large city
and fortunately his boss has been supportive. Thanks to all for your prayers!
6/27 – Catch Thirty-Thr33’s father will return home from the hospital, and he will be visited by a hospice
nurse twice a week. He is 82 now and has been fighting lung cancer for 18 months now. Please pray for
him.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the
prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in
a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with
the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it
to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an
update.
Romans 8:26-27
26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but
the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows
the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 08:44 AM

Comments

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1 G'morning again everyone.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 01, 2023 08:45 AM (nRMeC)

2 Prayers. First.

Posted by: Reforger at July 01, 2023 08:46 AM (B705c)

3 I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...

Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (CecP5)

4 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (xhxe8)

5 Mornin', Horde.
What's goin' on?

Posted by: Heirloominati at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (CtJ/Z)

6 I think it's interesting that coelacanths survived a million years of climate change with no problems at all.

Posted by: Gal interested in weather and coelacanths at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (iayUP)

7 god morgon

Posted by: runner at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (V13WU)

8 May God bless all those on the prayer list and all those in need.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (4I/2K)

9 Prayers for those who need them, and extras for those who don't know they need them.

Posted by: Heirloominati at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (CtJ/Z)

10 > I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...

or snapping bra straps

Posted by: DB - at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (geLO8)

11 Holy cow, July 1st. Already !

Posted by: runner at July 01, 2023 08:49 AM (V13WU)

12
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at July 01, 2023 08:49 AM (ENBF0)

13 rules, rules, rules!

Posted by: runner at July 01, 2023 08:49 AM (V13WU)

14 ESPN cut 20 hair pieces including some real douche bags. Yet they pay Pat McAfee from Rasslin' $85 million over 5 years. Does Iger know what he's doing?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 08:50 AM (snpvX)

15 Today's cup of covfefe is a City+ SO Roast out of Costa Rica (Tarrazu Solis & Cordero)

What makes it special? Its "fully washed" modern hybrid yet still retains some of the fruit mucilage. Its only weakness is that it isn't a clean cup but has great fragrance and wet aroma of ripe fruits.

Posted by: Reuben Hick at July 01, 2023 08:51 AM (p8A+W)

16 hiya

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 08:51 AM (T4tVD)

17 4. Remember, stabbing people is wrong.

Unless it's right.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 01, 2023 08:52 AM (KFhLj)

18 *ESPN cut 20 hair pieces including some real douche bags.*

Screamin' A. Smith?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 08:52 AM (DhOHl)

19 Am I wearing pants? What do y'all think this is? The Sunday Morning Book Thread?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 01, 2023 08:52 AM (BpYfr)

20 May God bless all those on the prayer list and all those in need.
Posted by: Count de Monet

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 08:52 AM (T4tVD)

21 Saying prayers as I write this, for all the people on Annie's list today. Life will be life, but prayer makes things better.

Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 01, 2023 08:53 AM (aUH5K)

22 Happy Saturday!

Prayers for the horde.

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 08:53 AM (avru5)

23 * Set red cylinder with burning fuze down, walks away*

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 01, 2023 08:54 AM (1n+EO)

24 #4 for bluebell, right?

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 08:54 AM (avru5)

25 I'm a regular Joe and I like my joe regular.

Posted by: Frasier's dad at July 01, 2023 08:54 AM (DhOHl)

26
Another Pride Month is in the history books. Until next year, friends…
“Rachel” Levine: Happy Pride Season!

Oh joy!

Posted by: Buzzy Krumhunger at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (lh/+L)

27 In re: 4: That is entirely situationally dependant.

In re: 5: Hey, this isn't the book thread, get off my case.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (PblDS)

28 Good morning again, folken. I'm back from washing and feeding the Buick, shave* and shower, and am scarfing some scrambled eggs with cheese and green chiles. Protein for a busy morning.

* Merkur Progress, the handsome chromed adjustable safety razor, with a fresh Rapira blade and Tabac soap. German razor and soap and a Russian blade. Hard to beat that combo.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (omVj0)

29 10 > I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...

or snapping bra straps
Posted by: DB - at July 01, 2023 08:48 AM (geLO

Hope your premiums are paid up

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (aA3+G)

30 I can't believe the year is half over. What have I accomplished in the previous six months? Well..not much.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (5iFFd)

31 24 #4 for bluebell, right?
Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 08:54 AM (avru5)

Your Honor, Shivving is a completely different word from Stabbing. My client is not guilty!

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, bluebell's freelance pro bono lawyer at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (PiwSw)

32 I got a cup of coffee from Dunkin yesterday. Cost me $13.

Posted by: fd at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (iayUP)

33 Prayers work. Horde prayers work awesomely. God is great!

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (4I/2K)

34 33 Prayers work. Horde prayers work awesomely. God is great!
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (4I/2K)

All the time.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (PiwSw)

35 If you didn't bring a banana from I better not see you eating a banana.

Posted by: Eromero at July 01, 2023 08:58 AM (/knpl)

36 32 I got a cup of coffee from Dunkin yesterday. Cost me $13.
Posted by: fd at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (iayUP)

WTF?

We need an explanation.

And your state needs a Kwik Trip.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 01, 2023 08:58 AM (aA3+G)

37 All the pride decorations come down today

also, this day in 1870, the Department Of Justice is created

and this day in 1980, "O Canada" becomes the official national anthem of that place

Posted by: DB - at July 01, 2023 08:59 AM (geLO8)

38 I can't believe the year is half over. What have I accomplished in the previous six months? Well..not much.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (5iFFd)

Bullhockey! You've been kicking cancer's ass, ladyfriend. Salute!

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 01, 2023 08:59 AM (4I/2K)

39 "We need an explanation."

Well, I went in for JUST a cup of coffee. To a donut shop.

Posted by: fd at July 01, 2023 08:59 AM (iayUP)

40 fd I hope a box of donuts at least came with that coffee

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 09:00 AM (xhxe8)

41 14 McAfee is actually entertaining and can attract an audience. Change out anybody those hairpieces that just got canned and the ratings won't be effected one way or the other.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 01, 2023 09:00 AM (PblDS)

42 lol Count, I guess you are right but the treatments have kicked MY ass. Oh well..I'm still standing!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 09:01 AM (5iFFd)

43 >Hope your premiums are paid up

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian

by rights, I should have been slapped a few times
I might have been a better person for it

Posted by: DB - at July 01, 2023 09:01 AM (geLO8)

44 *And your state needs a Kwik Trip.*

WaWa has entered the chat.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:02 AM (DhOHl)

45
Remembering all those on the Prayer List in my Rosary intentions.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:03 AM (MoZTd)

46 They were mediocre donuts too. I would have been happy with 33 cent K-Cup. Why don't they install those in cars?

Posted by: fd at July 01, 2023 09:03 AM (iayUP)

47 WaWa has entered the chat.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty

I'd never heard of WaWa until it was mentioned on Sunny. I thought, "Are they saying WaWa?"

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:03 AM (snpvX)

48 42 lol Count, I guess you are right but the treatments have kicked MY ass. Oh well..I'm still standing!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 09:01 AM (5iFFd)

You owe me a dance at the TXMoMe.
Vacation granted
Dog sitter confirmed
Hotel reservations made.

We are heading to TX.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 01, 2023 09:04 AM (aA3+G)

49 Once, I went to a Starbucks for a cup of coffee many years ago. $8 of crap coffee.

Posted by: dantesed at July 01, 2023 09:04 AM (88xKn)

50 3) Don't run with sharp objects or items with burning fuses.

Adjusting rules to acknowledge upcoming holidays is TIGHT!

Posted by: tankdemon at July 01, 2023 09:04 AM (PblDS)

51 4. Remember, stabbing people is wrong!

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*pouts*

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:05 AM (vHIgi)

52 Gotta have a WaWa.

Lots of very good coffee selections.

They compete with Sheetz.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:06 AM (DhOHl)

53 "Remember, stabbing people is wrong!
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*pouts*
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion"

Unless they deserve it.

Posted by: The rest of the story at July 01, 2023 09:06 AM (iayUP)

54 >>Well, I went in for JUST a cup of coffee. To a donut shop.

Ah!
Was the apple fritter tasty?

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 09:06 AM (avru5)

55 Hot Coffee!!! OMG Kwik Trip!!!

Posted by: Qmark at July 01, 2023 09:06 AM (+t9Oi)

56 >> vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion"

Oh right, we have two stabby 'ettes!

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 09:07 AM (avru5)

57 Wait...pants are required now?!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 01, 2023 09:08 AM (Wnv9h)

58 Yes, the old "I'm just going into this establishment full of delicious pastries just for a cup of coffee" trick.

Posted by: Maxwell Smart at July 01, 2023 09:08 AM (PiwSw)

59 Since Twitter locked up it is interesting how much content was borrowed from there.

Elon may be on to something.

Posted by: DOYLE at July 01, 2023 09:08 AM (Z8Yh2)

60 Prayers up for all the Hordes intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 01, 2023 09:08 AM (wRLk2)

61 Wawa no good, they no good. My friend, the only place for you is here at Babu’s Gas N Go. We have reduced price items on the expiration date aisle and we give you cash for your EBT cards, best in town! Wawa no good, no good! Vishnu be praised!

Posted by: Babu Patel, Owner at July 01, 2023 09:08 AM (R/m4+)

62 We are heading to TX.

YES!! Looking forward to it!!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 09:09 AM (5iFFd)

63 >>*And your state needs a Kwik Trip.*

Out West we have Kum and Go.
Srsly

https://www.kumandgo.com/

I prefer Valero. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 09:09 AM (avru5)

64 Lol, reading the twitter reaction from the left to the SCOTUS rulings engenders tender feelings of stabiness. They need to be put out of our misery.

Posted by: Balrog of Morgoth at July 01, 2023 09:09 AM (FBltX)

65 Prayers for all the Horde in need.

Domine non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea.

Lord I am not worthy, that Thou shouldst come under my roof; say but the word, and my soul shall be healed.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:10 AM (vHIgi)

66 57 Wait...pants are required now?!

Geez, back in the Tech Thread you had to wear a green leafy collard shirt.
Thingz gettin' kinda uppity all up in here...

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (DhOHl)

67 We are heading to TX.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at July 01, 2023 09:04 AM

Ditto. See all y'all in TX.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (Wnv9h)

68 Happy Saturday

Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (BRHaw)

69 Just got back from taking garbage to transfer station. Was gonna go late afternoon, but calling for thunderboomers all afternoon here at KY lake.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (wRLk2)

70 What have I accomplished in the previous six months? Well..not much.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (5iFFd)

Well, survival has to count for something, friend.

Prayers continuing for you, and for all on the list, and for all who have not asked.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (OX9vb)

71 My response to the 5 things for today -

1. Am doing
2. Will do
3. Will do
4. Will remember
5. No

Posted by: Gref at July 01, 2023 09:11 AM (AMIL/)

72 I mentioned this on the tech thread, but for those who weren't up in the middle of the night their time, I'm asking again for prayer The very nice woman I'm running with for township committee is having really bad digestive pain. They told her at the ER where she spent half of the day yesterday that she has diverticulitis, but neither hey doctor or her sister who's an MD in TX are convinced based on symptoms. She has pain meds but may have to go back to the ER today. Prayers are appreciated. She is person of religious faith. Her first initial is P. Thanks so much.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office at July 01, 2023 09:12 AM (UXfAR)

73 Happy Dominion Day to all the morons in the Great White North!
Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate

I have a Canadian neighbor that lines her property with Canadian flags today. I better take a look. Or is it Union Jacks? Is that a different holiday?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:12 AM (snpvX)

74 >>Since Twitter locked up it is interesting how much content was borrowed from there.

IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE JUST LAST WEEKEND DURING THE "RUSSIAN COUP" ALL THE MEDIA ACCOUNTS WERE WHINING ABOUT HOW NEW TWITTER NO LONGER PROVIDED EASY DISSEMINATION OF THE ~~THE NARRATIVE~~ BREAKING NEWS.

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at July 01, 2023 09:12 AM (avru5)

75 Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Amen

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:13 AM (vHIgi)

76 Mornin' Horde. It's going to be 95 here today. Heading out for a short run before it gets unbearable. (I miss Wyoming.) Maybe back in time to finish my last cup of covfefe with y'all.

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 01, 2023 09:13 AM (aBJcM)

77 You very bad man, Jerry. Very bad man.

Posted by: Babu Bhatt at July 01, 2023 09:14 AM (DhOHl)

78 Morning, Mis Hum.

•Sets down lighter and roman candle impaled on a boning knife*

*Takes off running shoes and kneels to pray*

Happy weekend, Horde!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 01, 2023 09:15 AM (QyWX+)

79 Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office at July 01, 2023 09:12 AM

Prayers up for your friend, and for all of the Horde.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 01, 2023 09:15 AM (Wnv9h)

80 Is Dominion Day just Canada or the whole Commonwealth?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:15 AM (snpvX)

81 3 I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (CecP5)

Nor running with sharp objects.

Posted by: Fox2! at July 01, 2023 09:16 AM (zXGrh)

82 Don't listen to that Patel guy.

Posted by: Apu Nahasapeemapetilon at July 01, 2023 09:16 AM (PiwSw)

83 This is my last weekend at work before retiring this coming Friday. Very excited about that and looking forward to no two hours daily commuting and sleeping beyond 4am.

Coffee is made and in the process of being consumed;
Sharp objects have been turned over to the maintenance team;
Pants are being worn;
Freak out level is set to .9 on a scale of 0 - 11, and we're being doubly nice to everyone.

Posted by: Erik In Texas at July 01, 2023 09:17 AM (aGGj6)

84 Thanks for the Coffee and Prayer Thread, Mis Hum!

Prayers up for the Horde and the Horde's intentions.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 01, 2023 09:18 AM (vfKOf)

85 Prayers up for your friend, Fen. I have diverticulitis, which flares up every few months, and while it's manageable it's not fun. I may be getting another flare-up now; guess I'll know in a day or two.... I have a lot to do this weekend, so hopefully I won't be in the bathroom or at urgent care all day.

Posted by: PabloD at July 01, 2023 09:19 AM (JbDHY)

86 Gorsuch on the Wide Latina

It is difficult to read the dissent and conclude we are looking at the same case. Much of it focuses on the evolution of public accommodations laws, post, at 7–13, and the strides gay Americans have made towards securing equal justice under law, post, at 14–17. And, no doubt, there is much to applaud here. But none of this answers the question we face today: Can a State force someone who provides her own expressive services to abandon her conscience and speak its preferred message instead?

When the dissent finally gets around to that question—more than halfway into its opinion—it reimagines the facts of this case from top to bottom.

Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (BRHaw)

87 Good morning, sid. I also miss Wyoming.

Sigh.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (OX9vb)

88 For me, #4 is mostly "don't stab/cut yourself in the kitchen"

Posted by: Lizzy at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (avru5)

89 Royal Farms is country sketch not urban sketch and it is defo in the chat.

Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (U6UGu)

90 I pity da foo that don't drink my Roasted Soy Transbeverage.

Posted by: Big Mike at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (XO4ID)

91 *consults user manual to determine how to lower the setting on the freak out level*

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:21 AM (DhOHl)

92 My buddy Jason lost a good friend to OD

He is seriously pissed at the other friend (so called) that gave friend 1 the drugs

he needs our prayers

Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:21 AM (BRHaw)

93 VMom speaks Latin !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:22 AM (T4tVD)

94
Happy first birthday to Ruth, Diana and Rosalind. Remember, girls, you're young ladies now, not silly wild puppies. There is no longer any need to wake Daddy up at 3:00 AM!!

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:23 AM (MoZTd)

95 has great fragrance and wet aroma of ripe fruits.
Posted by: Reuben Hick at July 01, 2023 08:51 AM (p8A+W)

So soon after PRIDE MONTH??

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 01, 2023 09:23 AM (OX9vb)

96 Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:03 AM (MoZTd)
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Amen!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:23 AM (llXky)

97
I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (CecP5)

Or dunking their pigtails in the inkwell.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:24 AM (MoZTd)

98 Thanks for the Coffee and Prayer Thread, Mis Hum!

Prayers up for the Horde and the Horde's intentions.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:24 AM (T4tVD)

99 he needs our prayers
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:21 AM (BRHaw)

He needs friends who know shovel and shut up.

Posted by: Reforger at July 01, 2023 09:24 AM (B705c)

100 80 Is Dominion Day just Canada or the whole Commonwealth?
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:15 AM (snpvX)

Just Canada.

Posted by: Fox2! at July 01, 2023 09:25 AM (zXGrh)

101 Off to haircut et al. See ya on the Pet Thread!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 01, 2023 09:25 AM (omVj0)

102 I don't see a prohibition about pulling the ettes hair...
Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at July 01, 2023 08:47 AM (CecP5)

Or dunking their pigtails in the inkwell.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:24 AM (MoZTd)

Or carrying their books home from school.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 01, 2023 09:25 AM (4I/2K)

103 July 4th is celebrating end of Deadly Sin Month at this point. We should just embrace it.

Note: I am not a fan of the Declaration of Independence as an ideological document

Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 09:25 AM (U6UGu)

104 Number 1, check. Numbers 2 and 3, eh, we'll see. Number 4, darn it. Number 5, sure if pajama pants count.

Posted by: bluebell at July 01, 2023 09:25 AM (pTb/Z)

105 Just Canada.
Posted by: Fox2!

Oh, thanks. Is the one I'm thinking of Victoria Day? Is that a thing?

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:26 AM (snpvX)

106 Hiya Bluebell !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:26 AM (T4tVD)

107 Thinking about Canada is operator error.

Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 09:26 AM (U6UGu)

108 Thanks for all the prayers for my son in law Kenny. We found out this week he is in remission. Now the treatments for his bone marrow transplant begin. He will be in the hospital for about 100 days, some of it in isolation due to the fact that they are going to “kill” his current bone marrow so he will be susceptible to infection. It’s tough going but we have a close knit family. Again, thanks for all the prayers.

Posted by: RetSgtRN at July 01, 2023 09:27 AM (RqUF/)

109 Bring back Victoria's Secret Day!

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:28 AM (DhOHl)

110 The Memorare is my favorite prayer, Hadrian. Gets me through all tough times.

Posted by: bluebell at July 01, 2023 09:28 AM (pTb/Z)

111 When the dissent finally gets around to that question—more than halfway into its opinion—it reimagines the facts of this case from top to bottom.

Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (BRHaw)
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This is why I've stopped following the news and focus entirely on faith, family, and the things near me that I can affect, like my parish and my garden.

We've passed the turnoff point. The majority of the ruling class is disconnected from reality, not in little ways like how marginal tax rates effect revenue, but in big ways, like whether people should be allowed to have opinions that differ from their own.

I don't know how it's going to end, and I've stopped trying to guess. We've gotten to fat and stupid for our own good and God is going to hold us to account for the 50 million children we killed because we felt like it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:29 AM (llXky)

112 Good morning again dear morons and thanks mh and annie

Rough morning here, Boy F. beginning to grasp we need to let go of our doggeh, Girl F. texting me at 4 this morning in tears.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:29 AM (RIvkX)

113 Prayer makes things better.
Posted by: Darrell Harris at July 01, 2023 08:53 AM (aUH5K)
* * * *
Indeed it does.

Praise God for his many blessings this past week.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 01, 2023 09:31 AM (vfKOf)

114 Sarah Hoyt has a bunch of cute funny memes on her blog today
according to hoyt dot com

she recently lost her cat to an unexpected illness, and so she's another ette who could use some prayers right now

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:32 AM (vHIgi)

115 32 I got a cup of coffee from Dunkin yesterday. Cost me $13.
Posted by: fd at July 01, 2023 08:57 AM (iayUP)

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Yikes! Are you living in NYC???

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at July 01, 2023 09:32 AM (nn1CB)

116 When the dissent finally gets around to that question—more than halfway into its opinion—it reimagines the facts of this case from top to bottom.
Posted by: rhennigantx at July 01, 2023 09:20 AM (BRHaw)

Team Lunches are going to be Lit!

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 01, 2023 09:33 AM (PiwSw)

117
*This is why I've stopped following the news*

Great advice.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:33 AM (DhOHl)

118
Rough morning here, Boy F. beginning to grasp we need to let go of our doggeh, Girl F. texting me at 4 this morning in tears.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:29 AM (RIvkX)

It's always rough to say goodbye. Hard to do but necessary is for you to stay with doggeh through the Last Act of Love so that in their last moments they feel your touch and hear your words.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:34 AM (MoZTd)

119 3) Don't run with sharp objects or items with burning fuses.

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Spy v. Spy is right out...

Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:34 AM (kXYt5)

120 I find this calming. The first rule of Lorenzo Scupoli's Spiritual Combat is to distrust our own strength. This is why I no longer imagine I know what is happening. I don't.

The second rule is to trust entire in God, who is the origin of love and goodness. This is what I am doing.

We must then use our faculties properly, shunning sinful things and surrounding ourselves with holy images and beauty. Hate-watching the TV, arguing pointlessly about politics - these open ourselves to wrath and despair.

Finally, we must pray frequently. Taken together this combination assures us the victory in the spiritual combat. I often refer to his book to remind me of these things because it is so easy to get distracted.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:35 AM (llXky)

121 Rough morning here, Boy F. beginning to grasp we need to let go of our doggeh, Girl F. texting me at 4 this morning in tears.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:29 AM (RIvkX)
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Oh Psycho, I'm sorry. That's rough.

Posted by: bluebell at July 01, 2023 09:35 AM (pTb/Z)

122 What have I accomplished in the previous six months? Well..not much.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at July 01, 2023 08:56 AM (5iFFd)

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I'm guessing there were days it took everything just to get out of bed. Large victories and small ones, too.

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at July 01, 2023 09:36 AM (nn1CB)

123 Who is the Catholic lady blogger who is pretty hardcore? Forgot her name? She has a lot of silly memes?

Barnhard?

Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 09:36 AM (U6UGu)

124 Hard to do but necessary is for you to stay with doggeh through the Last Act of Love so that in their last moments they feel your touch and hear your words.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

I walked away from Ginger and regret it to this day. I just couldn't bear it. Mrs Blutarski stayed so there's that. I'll never do it again. And I fear it's coming.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:36 AM (snpvX)

125 I got a cup of coffee from Dunkin yesterday. Cost me $13.
Posted by: fd

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I understood this calculation immediately

Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:37 AM (kXYt5)

126
Barnhard?
Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 09:36 AM (U6UGu)

Ann Barnhardt

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:37 AM (MoZTd)

127 This is why I've stopped following the news and focus entirely on faith, family, and the things near me that I can affect, like my parish and my garden.

We've passed the turnoff point. The majority of the ruling class is disconnected from reality, not in little ways like how marginal tax rates effect revenue, but in big ways, like whether people should be allowed to have opinions that differ from their own.

-

This is where I am as well. When you watch them tell you with clear voices and actions "you will no longer be allowed to own or drive vehicles that work because we don't want you to own or drive vehicles that work," the only thing left to do is wait for what happens next. Be it the rapture or something more worldly, local relationships with real people and brothers and sisters in Christ is the only clear choice on the individual side.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 09:38 AM (2EtZ0)

128 So do all the YT men who were passed over, tossed aside, treated like 2nd class citizens and denied equal opportunity low these past 50 plus years due to affirmation action get reparations?

If not, why not.

More coffee…

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at July 01, 2023 09:38 AM (R/m4+)

129 I walked away from Ginger and regret it to this day. I just couldn't bear it. Mrs Blutarski stayed so there's that. I'll never do it again. And I fear it's coming.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:36 AM (snpvX)

In my experience working for a vet, it was usually the husband who had the hardest time when it came to the end.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at July 01, 2023 09:40 AM (45fpk)

130 This week we are going to visit my aunt and uncle who have the fabled "house on a lake in northern Michigan." My cousins (and their kids) will all be there, and it should be quite a crowd.

My kids are really enjoying getting to know extended family. I'm an only child, and my wife's brother died some years ago and her sister lives in Alaska, so extended family is what we've got. My grandkids are getting a kick out of it as well. Two weeks ago they met another branch and now Emma (who is 3), keeps talking about how she wants to see them again.

There are so many opportunities for joy if we just stop and think about it. Old friends may be waiting for you call them and not even know it. It's weird how we are the most connected generation in human history and yet we sit alone staring at screens.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:40 AM (llXky)

131 Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:35 AM (llXky

Good advice. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office at July 01, 2023 09:42 AM (Q4Ryq)

132 5. Are you wearing pants?

That's not how I remembered it, but 'pleading the Fifth' makes so much more sense now.

Posted by: t-bird at July 01, 2023 09:42 AM (CaJIi)

133
In my experience working for a vet, it was usually the husband who had the hardest time when it came to the end.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at July 01, 2023 09:40 AM (45fpk)

Two of the hardest ones to sit through were two dogs who weren't even ours, our foster Beast and a rescue who had to be put down for a bad temperament. I was sad at the loss and enraged by the waste and stupidity of others that robbed these boys of their lives.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:43 AM (MoZTd)

134 Thanks H7, bluebell. I sent a pic to mh for the pet thread. He's a good doggeh even though he snores.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:43 AM (RIvkX)

135 Well, it's July, and you know what that means!!!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 01, 2023 09:43 AM (Angsy)

136 Hiya Grammie !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:43 AM (T4tVD)

137 Local news (of course)
The local police chief is mad, as if the politicians care.
After a police chase through the city and into the suburbs, 2 teens crash and are arrested. By the time the patrolman finished up his report, both boys are out and stole another car and crashed it into a house. Both were 13 and 14. Whats the point of even stopping them. Probably the local politicians will say they are only children, lovely children, future Democratic voters.

Posted by: Colin at July 01, 2023 09:46 AM (2DV6+)

138 So no more Canadian propaganda for google and facebook. I hope both sides lose.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 01, 2023 09:46 AM (17s+e)

139 A.H. Lloyd, watch out for the giant alligator. Or was that NY?

Posted by: Eromero at July 01, 2023 09:46 AM (/knpl)

140
Well, later, Hordians. I have to go scrub down the kennel this morning before it gets hot. Should take a couple of hours.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:47 AM (MoZTd)

141 We buried my brother last week, 45 years or so of expecting the call finally came. Major depression is a bitch, and he fought it valiantly; prayers would be appreciated for the wife and children loved so much.

Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (4780s)

142 Good morning everyone. Prayers for all intentions. R's appointment at Cleveland Clinic went very well and her team has deemed her 'graduated' from their care. We can now look for a provider closer than nine hours away to maintain her treatments. Yea!!

Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (63An5)

143 *This is why I've stopped following the news*

I still have to look, so I know what's going on. But I am trying not to let it get to me. As you said, faith, family, and things that feed my joy are my focus.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (OX9vb)

144 This is where I am as well. When you watch them tell you with clear voices and actions "you will no longer be allowed to own or drive vehicles that work because we don't want you to own or drive vehicles that work," the only thing left to do is wait for what happens next. Be it the rapture or something more worldly, local relationships with real people and brothers and sisters in Christ is the only clear choice on the individual side.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 09:38 AM (2EtZ0)
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I am encouraged at the resurgence in faith I see around me. Our diocese has its highest count of seminarians in many years. We've gone from closing convents to building new ones. Everyone knows something is wrong, things aren't okay, and the answer isn't to be found on the internet.

While I had to give up on the Lord of Spirits podcast due to the hosts' irrational Catholic hatred, the first two seasons are a great introduction to the Unseen and what is going on behind the scenes.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:49 AM (llXky)

145 We buried my brother last week, 45 years or so of expecting the call finally came. Major depression is a bitch, and he fought it valiantly; prayers would be appreciated for the wife and children loved so much.
Posted by: From about that Time

Okay

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:50 AM (T4tVD)

146 I have to go scrub down the kennel this morning before it gets hot.

*********

Euphemism probability:

[X] - Likely
[ ] - Not likely

Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:50 AM (kXYt5)

147 I still have to look, so I know what's going on. But I am trying not to let it get to me. As you said, faith, family, and things that feed my joy are my focus.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!

I get my news from here and a bit of Gettr. And a bit of Bannon.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:50 AM (snpvX)

148 Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (4780s)
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May his memory be a blessing.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:51 AM (RIvkX)

149
It's always rough to say goodbye. Hard to do but necessary is for you to stay with doggeh through the Last Act of Love so that in their last moments they feel your touch and hear your words.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:34 AM (MoZTd)

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Please stay with your dogged.
I have bad memories to this day of our doggeh being pulled into the vet's back room, his paws slipping on the floor, trying his best to resist, my mother crying as we walked away. This was many years ago.

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at July 01, 2023 09:52 AM (PFS0m)

150 A.H. Lloyd, watch out for the giant alligator. Or was that NY?

Posted by: Eromero at July 01, 2023 09:46 AM (/knpl)
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No idea what you are talking about. The only news I get is from MSU sports dept. and the local weather report. Some things leak through of course, but even the Supreme Court decisions just caused me to shrug because the people in charge already said they will ignore them.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 09:52 AM (llXky)

151 I have to go scrub down the kennel this morning before it gets hot.

*********

Euphemism probability:

[X] - Likely
[ ] - Not likely
Posted by: Muldoon

Like last week, when he wrote "scrub down the pens" and I read it as "scrub down the penis"

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:53 AM (T4tVD)

152 Oh, and please pray for our Diocese and her parishioners. Our dumbass Bishop was pushed out by the Vatican this week due to 'irregularities' in his investigations of abuse and assault and for having seminarians live in his Rectory.

Whom just happened to be under investigation by him for abuse and assault.

Wow.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 09:54 AM (63An5)

153 I was very interested in the coelacanth discussion last night and would like to know where is the best place to fish for them. Live bait or artificial lures? Trolling or still fishing? Has Jeremy Wade ever caught one? I'm longing to be the first on this blog to land one. Gotta have lofty goals.

Posted by: Gadabout Gaddis at July 01, 2023 09:55 AM (T0tUU)

154
*because the people in charge already said they will ignore them.*

But enough about the Bidens and Clintons.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:55 AM (DhOHl)

155 Good morning everyone. Prayers for all intentions. R's appointment at Cleveland Clinic went very well and her team has deemed her 'graduated' from their care. We can now look for a provider closer than nine hours away to maintain her treatments. Yea!!
Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (63An5)
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b"h

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:55 AM (RIvkX)

156 I have joy usually every day by starting with prayer and silence. Of course some days are harder than others. Today it came to me - which I think was Holy Spirit inspired - to pray in thanksgiving for something connected with every letter of the alphabet-either a person or a situation or a thing/ such as "Thank you, Lord, for cornflowers" . It was a nice time and stretched my "Thanksgiving prayer muscles." Thank God for z-zebras? 😊

Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office at July 01, 2023 09:56 AM (7x/vQ)

157 Thank God for z-zebras? 😊
Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office

Zasu Pitts ?

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 09:57 AM (T4tVD)

158 both boys are out and stole another car and crashed it into a house. Both were 13 and 14.

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It would be naive to think that the only things kids are challenged to do in on-line groups or in-game chats are things like the ice bucket challenge or swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon. Vandalism, theft, carjacking, bashing strangers on the head among other things are done on a dare. Post the video of your deed to gain acceptance in the group.

Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:57 AM (kXYt5)

159 Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 09:54 AM (63An5)

Bishop Strickland?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:57 AM (vHIgi)

160 Zasu Pitts ?
Posted by: JT

Zamboanga. Monkey's have no tails there.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (snpvX)

161 And xylophones. Xylophones are cool.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (DhOHl)

162 I gotta say, Dunkin has better coffee than Starbucks.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (moK1X)

163 Prayers to facing challenges and losses, both human and pets. FatT, so sorry for the loss of your brother.

Posted by: Moonbeam at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (rbKZ6)

164 This came up in a Substack. I bet the French wish he'd won, last election. (Subtitles)

https://youtu.be/wsiAMT3pSqQ

Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (y6GS9)

165 you could be thankful to avoid zealotry.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 09:59 AM (RIvkX)

166 {{{{San Franpsycho}}}}

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 09:59 AM (vHIgi)

167 Post the video of your deed to gain acceptance in the group.

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This is apparently a thing in more diverse communities. Knockout game, fights, looting, etc. for views is viewed as normal by a large part of our urban population.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:00 AM (2EtZ0)

168 Posted by: From about that Time

I'm so sorry.
Prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke-the Mikey candidate for Public Office at July 01, 2023 10:00 AM (7x/vQ)

169 This is how you give a three minute speech. Just awesome:
https://tinyurl.com/42tatx79

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 10:00 AM (MvF+J)

170 Bishop Strickland?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion

No, Strickland's being harrassed for being vocal about this shitty Catholics in 'public service.'

Our's is the Diocese of Knoxville. (Former) Bishop Stika.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 10:00 AM (63An5)

171 158- It would be naive to think that the only things kids are challenged to do in on-line groups or in-game chats are things like the ice bucket challenge or swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon. Vandalism, theft, carjacking, bashing strangers on the head among other things are done on a dare. Post the video of your deed to gain acceptance in the group.
Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:57 AM

You’re absolutely right. I think the knock-out game started as a twisted challenge and received a lot of encouragement in certain corners of social media.

Posted by: Moonbeam at July 01, 2023 10:01 AM (rbKZ6)

172 Seen on Facebook:

On July 4, 1776, our country was born. One nation under God. 244 years later, it needs to be Born Again.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at July 01, 2023 10:02 AM (45fpk)

173 Last week a friend dropped in for our monthly-ish cocktail hour. Kind of a remarkable situation - a bunch of us all worked at the same place almost 25 years ago and we still get together and hang out.

Anyhow, he related the sad tale of how one of our mutual friends has gone somewhat around the bend over Trump and such, and he wondered if their friendship could be sustained.

I said that if they get along on other topics like classic rock and sports (which they do) then just leave the politics out of it. He agreed, though it can be challenging at times. My solution is that when they do come up, I become visibly irritated and bored, limiting myself to noncommittal statements while checking my watch and/or phone. People get the picture.

Even the most ardent liberal who wants to pick a fight falls silent in the face of "yeah, I don't know about that, but if it's what you say, fine, sure." *awkward silence*

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 01, 2023 10:02 AM (llXky)

174 It's tough to see all of the cancer and illnesses the 'rons and 'ettes are battling. Please check out this pdf and the list of illnesses/regiments on page 80. https://tinyurl.com/2hz79wft

Here is a short intro video on an MMS (Miracel Mineral Solution) "cure" that's been out there all along that Big Pharma would rather we not use it: https://tinyurl.com/55n4s6zp

God bless. Sending white light out to all of the hoard going through these trials.

Posted by: RushBabe at July 01, 2023 10:03 AM (V+4ND)

175 USA Today:

"The "slap your teacher" challenge is the latest trend that has resulted in some students facing charges and has schools and TikTok speaking out. "

https://tinyurl.com/yf22fj3q

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:03 AM (2EtZ0)

176 Ann Barnhardt
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 01, 2023 09:37 AM (MoZTd)

Yes. Thanks!

Not a Catholic myself but the Bergoglio and Benedict "arrangement" is fascinating and I find myself pondering it weirdly often.

And obv she covers it.

Posted by: Thesokorus at July 01, 2023 10:03 AM (U6UGu)

177 Shorter Clarence Thomas:

Everything she just said is bullshit.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at July 01, 2023 10:04 AM (u73oe)

178 This came up in a Substack. I bet the French wish he'd won, last election. (Subtitles)
https://youtu.be/wsiAMT3pSqQ
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 01, 2023 09:58 AM (y6GS9)

Hey Lady! What about me?

Posted by: Zombie Jerry Lewis at July 01, 2023 10:05 AM (R/m4+)

179 Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (4780s)

I'm so very sorry for your loss.Prayers for you and his whole family.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at July 01, 2023 10:06 AM (vHIgi)

180 I went to Starbux once

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 10:08 AM (xhxe8)

181 Thanks vmom

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 10:12 AM (RIvkX)

182 Skip, someone gave me a Starbucks gift card so I went there (which I never do) but then I forgot to pay with it.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 10:12 AM (RIvkX)

183 I gotta say, Dunkin has better coffee than Starbucks.
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Not to pick an internet fight here, but I disagree specifically with that qualitative statement, and also the negative sentiments about Sbux in general. Some people find Sbux overroast their coffee, which may be true, so ask for their blonde roast.
I travel a lot, and Sbux can deliver on something covet as much as quality, and that's consistency. From airports to street corner doors, they maintain high standards.
Also, their upper management booted all the pride crap, if that info is still current. I don't know their wokeness rating, but they seem to be sane(ish).
Their baristas put up with a ton of shit, too, since their stores often have the only public restrooms around.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at July 01, 2023 10:13 AM (7Fj9P)

184 32: for me, $13 at Dunkin gets me a coffee and a small feast.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 01, 2023 10:14 AM (moK1X)

185 6. Check zipper

Posted by: Next2Nothing at July 01, 2023 10:14 AM (tA1/w)

186 If buy a cup out it's pretty much from Wawa

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 10:14 AM (xhxe8)

187 Oh and, prayers for all the sick and hurting people here.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at July 01, 2023 10:15 AM (7Fj9P)

188 Skip, someone gave me a Starbucks gift card so I went there (which I never do) but then I forgot to pay with it.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

You can use it again !

Posted by: JT at July 01, 2023 10:15 AM (T4tVD)

189 Made it through a short hilly run. It's only 80 so far but feels like about 800.

Prayers and hugs for all y'all.

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 01, 2023 10:16 AM (w7Mfk)

190 183: oh, don’t get me wrong, I do not turn down Starbucks. I do like the Dunkin coffee better though. And I have a good sized collection of Starbucks coffee cups from four continents to cement my endorsement of Starbucks.

Call me crazy but both serve different roles for me.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at July 01, 2023 10:17 AM (moK1X)

191 This is how you give a three minute speech. Just awesome:
https://tinyurl.com/42tatx79
Posted by: gp
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Excellent

Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 10:17 AM (4780s)

192 Apparently it's common knowledge in the Starbucks chain that the farther you get from Seattle the worse their coffee is, and most of it stems from maintenance habits with the machines.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:20 AM (e6I/s)

193 Hmmm, not sure which I should click on first, the miracle cure (for what?) or the $150/hr work from home gig. Both sure sound tempting but I only have so much time.

Posted by: Oddbob at July 01, 2023 10:21 AM (nfrXX)

194 I see my suspicion in France it was a Muslim was correct

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 10:21 AM (xhxe8)

195 If buy a cup out it's pretty much from Wawa
Posted by: Skip

Yeah - Wawa, Buck-ee's, or Flying J - depending where I am. As you can clearly see, I am decidedly mid to low tier.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 01, 2023 10:22 AM (63An5)

196 I have claimed the swing by the lake.

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 01, 2023 10:22 AM (w7Mfk)

197 My only real problem with Starbucks is my problem with everywhere.

No, I won't pay more than $1 for that. I know how it's made. It's hot water and some beans. I don't need anything special beyond that. Just sell me the hot water that has been dumped over the beans for $1.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:22 AM (e6I/s)

198 SFPsycho,
We looked into a mobile provider to assist our kitteh over the rainbow bridge a couple weeks back. They can be found.

Happily the calico was not ready and continues its miraculous recovery!

Best wishes for your pup. Hardest thing, seeing the kids torn up over it.

Posted by: Heirloominati at July 01, 2023 10:24 AM (CtJ/Z)

199 *Just sell me the hot water that has been dumped over the beans for $1.*

McDonald's senior coffee. Free refills. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 10:25 AM (DhOHl)

200 Coelacanths > average Dem voter?

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 01, 2023 10:26 AM (8iCzL)

201 In my working days I'd splurge for a coffee and bagel from Dunkin' Donuts, it was easy to find since my company shared the same office building as the DD corporate headquarters (until they bought the building and moved us on).
Now, it's Cumby's, Wa-Wa, those sort of suppliers. Although the $1 any size seems to have vanished.

Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 10:27 AM (4780s)

202 Who Putin assassination attempt on their bingo card?

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 01, 2023 10:28 AM (8iCzL)

203 The only known Coelacanths were minnows when I first entered Congress. Not a joke.

Posted by: My word as a Biden at July 01, 2023 10:29 AM (DhOHl)

204 When Nancy Pelosi first entered Congress, Pan-Am used terradactyls.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 01, 2023 10:31 AM (8iCzL)

205 It's been years and years since I've bought coffee at a Starbucks. I think it was about $4 or $5 for the "large" or whatever it's called now.

There was a hotel I was at last year that had pretty decent coffee. No idea what brand it was, but it was good.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 01, 2023 10:33 AM (Q4IgG)

206
"Moms for Liberty" needs to find a better location than Philadelphia, PA for their event. 80% of votes in the city go to the (D) party.

Geez, get a clue.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at July 01, 2023 10:35 AM (enJYY)

207 When Joe Biden goes to Capitol Hill, he's actually older than the dirt he's standing on. You see most people don't know that.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at July 01, 2023 10:35 AM (9UlRk)

208 Imagine the increase in business if Starbucks set up a self-serve to-go counter with a pot of regular and a pot of decaf, one size of cup (and no stupid foreign language name on it), and a self serve box with powdered creamer and sugar next to it.

$1, but it's to-go only.

Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:35 AM (2EtZ0)

209 Psycho, there is a gal in San Ramon that will come to your home.

Best money spent is a little strong, but worth it.

Posted by: DOYLE at July 01, 2023 10:36 AM (Z8Yh2)

210 Not to pick an internet fight here, but I disagree specifically with that qualitative statement, and also the negative sentiments about Sbux in general. Some people find Sbux overroast their coffee, which may be true, so ask for their blonde roast.
I travel a lot, and Sbux can deliver on something covet as much as quality, and that's consistency. From airports to street corner doors, they maintain high standards.
Also, their upper management booted all the pride crap, if that info is still current. I don't know their wokeness rating, but they seem to be sane(ish).
Their baristas put up with a ton of shit, too, since their stores often have the only public restrooms around.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at July 01, 2023 10:13 AM (7Fj9P)
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Fight! Fight! Fight!
*gathers crowd*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 10:38 AM (RIvkX)

211 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Romans 12:2

Posted by: Marcus T at July 01, 2023 10:39 AM (x7plP)

212 Psycho, there is a gal in San Ramon that will come to your home.

Best money spent is a little strong, but worth it.

Posted by: DOYLE at July 01, 2023 10:36 AM (Z8Yh2)
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Thanks our vet gave us a referral in the city.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 10:39 AM (RIvkX)

213 > When Joe Biden goes to Capitol Hill, he's actually older than the dirt he's standing on.
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Lot of that going around in the capitol city. Imagine how much corruption is happening in the over 70 sect. *biden's corruption is just the tip of that iceberg.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 01, 2023 10:39 AM (Q4IgG)

214
*a self-serve to-go counter with a pot of regular and a pot of decaf, one size of cup (and no stupid foreign language name on it), and a self serve box with powdered creamer and sugar next to it.

$1, but it's to-go only.*

So sorta like most truck stops but without the tobacco and lottery tickets?

Posted by: Welcome to Pilot and Flying J at July 01, 2023 10:40 AM (DhOHl)

215 I miss WaWa roller dogs.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 01, 2023 10:41 AM (RIvkX)

216 I often wonder if Charlie Brown's schoolteacher shops at WaWa...

Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 10:42 AM (kXYt5)

217
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When Joe Biden goes to Capitol Hill, he's actually older than the dirt he's standing on.
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Amateur.

Posted by: Ghost of Strom Thurmond at July 01, 2023 10:43 AM (DhOHl)

218 Good morning all.
Been here for a bit but have to read all the comments on Saturday morning so I know how everyone's doing.
Made me realize I haven't talked to my sisters in a while. Need to do that.
And, October. Soon....

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 01, 2023 10:45 AM (t/2Uw)

219 217
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When Joe Biden goes to Capitol Hill, he's actually older than the dirt he's standing on.
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Amateur.
Posted by: Ghost of Strom Thurmond at July 01, 2023 10:43 AM (DhOHl)

Well, I never!

Posted by: Taylor Lorenz at July 01, 2023 10:46 AM (PiwSw)

220 Hey. I didn't stab this guy. He just backed into my bluebell custom made shiv 18 times.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 01, 2023 10:49 AM (e4fEA)

221 Almighty GOD, we thank thee for mercies already receieved. We ask for the healing of cancer not only in these our brothers and sisters but in all who suffer from this terrible disease.
Amen

Posted by: Eromero at July 01, 2023 10:49 AM (z3WCn)

222 Prayers up for all those who need healing mercies, comfort, strength and wisdom. I pray the Almighty helps you in your time of need. It seems like everything is getting harder, these days, so I suppose the phrase "if you are getting flak, you are over the target" is appropriate. God bless you all.

Posted by: Moki at July 01, 2023 10:50 AM (JrN/x)

223 Smoke from wildfires should be named wildsmoke.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 10:52 AM (MvF+J)

224 Stabbing people is wrong? Since when?

Posted by: flounder at July 01, 2023 10:53 AM (qZnD2)

225 Was quite humid but cleared out some

Posted by: Skip at July 01, 2023 10:54 AM (xhxe8)

226 I rarely drink coffee out because I usually can't get out before I've had a cup of coffee. Also I like light cream in my coffee. Not half and half, light cream. When I gave up sugar in my coffee, light cream was the only substitute.
I buy Trader Joe's medium beans and Starbuck 's Cafe Verona or Sumatra(but only on sale which happens every couple of weeks). I mix the beans 1/2 and 1/2 into a canister. Grind just enough to make two perfect cups very morning.
The only glitch in my ritual was when I couldn't get light cream during Covid. I would get half and half and mix it with heavy cream.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 01, 2023 10:55 AM (t/2Uw)

227 I contacted a guy in Novokuznetsk this morning on 20m FT8. They have a hockey team called the Metallurgists.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 10:55 AM (MvF+J)

228 Thank you all for the prayers. Adding my own to those in need.

Posted by: Joe Kidd at July 01, 2023 10:56 AM (RMN7W)

229 223 Smoke from wildfires should be named wildsmoke.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 10:52 AM (MvF+J)

we should all call it this, from now on!

Posted by: ziggggeeee at July 01, 2023 10:56 AM (AsMdZ)

230 Can we build a fan to blow the smoke back to Candida?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 01, 2023 10:57 AM (V+gFv)

231 as I get older, I can only drink coffee.....iced. Hot coffee makes me sweat.
Not to brag, I am a bit of a coffee snob, nothing but the very, very best instant coffee for me!

Posted by: ziggggeeee at July 01, 2023 10:58 AM (AsMdZ)

232 I contacted a guy in Novokuznetsk this morning on 20m FT8. They have a hockey team called the Metallurgists.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 10:55 AM (MvF+J)

I'm sure Bob from NSA knows all about it.

Posted by: BignJames at July 01, 2023 10:58 AM (AwYPR)

233 Gp colluding with Russians?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 01, 2023 10:59 AM (V+gFv)

234 I would get half and half and mix it with heavy cream.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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Ah. I was wondering what light cream was. It's in between the two. Don't think I've seen it before.

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 01, 2023 10:59 AM (Uy2av)

235 205 It's been years and years since I've bought coffee at a Starbucks. I think it was about $4 or $5 for the "large" or whatever it's called now.

There was a hotel I was at last year that had pretty decent coffee. No idea what brand it was, but it was good.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 01, 2023 10:33 AM

TMI but I started drinking “coffee” later in my working career. I drink mochas. Started with Starbucks in San Francisco but there was a great deli across the street that sold large cups (French vanilla) for a buck, so I went there most of the time. I moved to Minneapolis and started drinking Caribou. After that, Starbucks always tasted burnt to me. Luckily there are a few Caribous in the South where I live now, but I only rarely go there since I don’t work anymore. I almost never make coffee at home.

Posted by: Moonbeam at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (rbKZ6)

236 Can we build a fan to blow the smoke back to Candida?

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 01, 2023 10:57 AM (V+gFv)

"Bidenomics Infrastructure" should have it covered.

Posted by: BignJames at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (AwYPR)

237 China does not allow TikTok sh*t like "slap a teacher" challenge on its version of TikTok. That Americans lap this garbage up says so much about our cultural decline.

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (PFS0m)

238 232 Yes, all amateur radio comms are, by law, in the clear, unencrypted. NSA Bob's biggest headache is there's never anything spicy to eavesdrop upon on the ham bands. No actionable intelligence can be extracted from ragchewing.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (MvF+J)

239 Gotta have a WaWa.

Lots of very good coffee selections.

They compete with Sheetz.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 01, 2023 09:06 AM (DhOHl)

Do you get the Sheetz if you eat the WaWa sushi?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (kvdJn)

240 233 You better believe that if I heard a NorK station, I'd try my damndest to work him.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 11:02 AM (MvF+J)

241 Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at July 01, 2023 10:13
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Have you tried Kaldi's coffee?

Posted by: olddog in mo at July 01, 2023 11:03 AM (Uy2av)

242 Good morning silly persons!

Prayers for those who have asked. And prayers for those who have not.

Sunny and 60 here. High will be around 70. Mountains are out.

Heading to the range soon, it's been a couple weeks, hope I can still hit the broad side of a barn!

Hope yall have a lovely day.

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 01, 2023 11:03 AM (U2p+3)

243 Is Dominion Day just Canada or the whole Commonwealth?
Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at July 01, 2023 09:15 AM (snpvX)

Just Canada.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 01, 2023 11:03 AM (kvdJn)

244 Holy cow. The prayer list. I need to pray through it today.

Posted by: Ladyl at July 01, 2023 11:07 AM (qpPdw)

245 Happy July Fools Day!

Posted by: polynikes at July 01, 2023 11:08 AM (MNhXM)

246 We buried my brother last week, 45 years or so of expecting the call finally came. Major depression is a bitch, and he fought it valiantly; prayers would be appreciated for the wife and children loved so much.

Posted by: From about that Time at July 01, 2023 09:48 AM (4780s)

I am sorry for your loss.

Posted by: flounder at July 01, 2023 11:08 AM (qZnD2)

247 Old dog, think it's a Northern thing. First time I visited a friend in Utah and asked for it, the person had no idea what I was talking about.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 01, 2023 11:08 AM (t/2Uw)

248 Happy Bobby Bonilla Day.

As part of a deferred salary arrangement, the New York Mets have paid Bonilla a little bit more than $1.19 million ($1,193,248.20 to be exact) on each July 1 since 2011. The annual payments will continue until 2035. 2035! Bonilla, now 60, will be 72 when the payments end.

https://tinyurl.com/yc5n3mts

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at July 01, 2023 11:09 AM (+1Xgn)

249 For years my daily treat for Mrs D and myself, was Starbucks. Then I got a Brevelle coffee maker. It wasn't cheap but paid for itself in less than a year. It takes.coffee to a new level.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 01, 2023 11:09 AM (e4fEA)

250 Nurse, range days are always good days. Have fun.
🤠

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 01, 2023 11:11 AM (t/2Uw)

251 Heading to the range soon, it's been a couple weeks, hope I can still hit the broad side of a barn!

Posted by: nurse ratched at July 01, 2023 11:03 AM (U2p+3)

Pro tip...stand inside the barn.

Posted by: BignJames at July 01, 2023 11:12 AM (AwYPR)

252 nood

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 11:13 AM (MvF+J)

253 232 I contacted a guy in Novokuznetsk this morning on 20m FT8. They have a hockey team called the Metallurgists.

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I know them. Are they still carrying on their cross-steppe rivalry with the Irkutsk Fighting Sturgeons?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 01, 2023 11:13 AM (s12c9)

254 >>>@197 Just sell me the hot water that has been dumped over the beans for $1. Posted by: The recovered remains of Hitler's cocaine filled flying submarine at July 01, 2023 10:22 AM (e6I/s)
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Reminds me of my beloved FIL who, for 15 years after he retired, walked a 2-mile loop around his community and stopped at the Duncan Donuts near the end of the loop ... When DD raised the price of their $1 small cup, my FIL rebelled and never slapped more than $1 on the counter as payment ... DD staff wasn't happy, so eventually started filling his cup only 3/4 to the top.

Posted by: Kathy at July 01, 2023 11:14 AM (JklXp)

255 Today is stepping stone day. I'll also plant the rest of my tomatoes. I only found a home for 6 (apparently they're harder to place than kittens). So now I'll have 70.

Too many. We've barely started canning and I'm already dreading the amount of labor to come.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at July 01, 2023 11:14 AM (Mzdiz)

256 I was very interested in the coelacanth discussion last night and would like to know where is the best place to fish for them. Live bait or artificial lures? Trolling or still fishing? Has Jeremy Wade ever caught one? I'm longing to be the first on this blog to land one. Gotta have lofty goals.
Posted by: Gadabout Gaddis at July 01, 2023 09:55 AM (T0tUU)

I think they were rediscovered by fishermen in the Indian Ocean offshore from Madagascar.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 01, 2023 11:15 AM (8fV9O)

257 With the change to the housekeeping matters, does this mean bluebell is offering shiv classes at the MoMees? Or has she started a Shiv for Survival book for preppers?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 01, 2023 11:15 AM (oGiDo)

258 230 Can we build a fan to blow the smoke back to Candida?
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at July 01, 2023 10:57 AM (V+gFv)

Just flip the reverse switch on all those windmills.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at July 01, 2023 11:15 AM (z+89e)

259 It would be naive to think that the only things kids are challenged to do in on-line groups or in-game chats are things like the ice bucket challenge or swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon. Vandalism, theft, carjacking, bashing strangers on the head among other things are done on a dare. Post the video of your deed to gain acceptance in the group.
Posted by: Muldoon at July 01, 2023 09:57 AM (kXYt5)

And shooting those puke kids in the head with a .45 at point-blank range is entirely appropriate.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 01, 2023 11:16 AM (8fV9O)

260 Ha! I worked a guy in Irkutsk too today, UA0SR. And well over a dozen Japanese stations. 20m just after sunrise is like a wormhole to Asia this week.

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 11:17 AM (MvF+J)

261 Wikipedia sez "In Irkutsk, there are 384 sports facilities ... the main football arena is named Lokomotiv."

Posted by: gp Attempts To Gain Function, And Fails at July 01, 2023 11:21 AM (MvF+J)

262 China does not allow TikTok sh*t like "slap a teacher" challenge on its version of TikTok. That Americans lap this garbage up says so much about our cultural decline.

Posted by: JM in Fla/Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at July 01, 2023 11:00 AM (PFS0m)

I could see the "slap a teacher" challenge having some value if it were "slap a fag and tranny promoting teacher".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 01, 2023 11:23 AM (8fV9O)

263 262 Yes!

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at July 01, 2023 11:27 AM (Mzdiz)

264 Judge just granted a summary judgement against the entire ATF frames and receivers rule nation wide. Removing the rule nation wide.

A summary judgement against a government agency is the equivalent of judge pimp slapping the government lawyers around a parking lot, and telling them to get they ho asses back to work.

Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at July 01, 2023 11:26 PM (CecP5)

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