The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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Good morning. You do realize there is time to enjoy the Mystery Click and several cups of coffee before you race out to the stores.

In the event I don't see any of you from here on out this weekend, please know that the Fabulous and I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas.

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You still have time to make some Coffee Break cookies. Sorry CBD.

Caffeinate Your Cookies With Any Coffee or Tea
Coffee grounds, tea leaves, matcha powder? The choice is yours.

When you’re making shortbread, you basically have three opportunities to add flavor: The first, via what flour you decide to use, is the most simple. You just swap your standard all-purpose out and reap the nutty, buttery rewards of alternative grains as Dorie Greenspan does in her iconic spelt-flax shortbread. The second, via the fat, is another common route. Rachel Gurjar’s chile-cheese cookies call upon sharp cheddar to push the shortbread into a sweet-and-savory world that completely changes their vibe. But the last way to add flavor, via the sugar, is a severely underrated and uniquely helpful route; especially when trying to infuse the tannic, floral, rich flavors of coffee or tea.
Most coffee- or tea-flavored desserts are made through some type of steeping or infusing process. But in the case of shortbread, where there is no liquid, we look to the sugar to carry their flavors. This might sound complicated, but it’s as easy as grinding the sugar with the tea in a food processor. Here’s how to do it.

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Before we enter the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters. (Rulz for those of you in Potosi.)

1) Open thread, feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away.
2) Politely hand out coal to those who deserve it.
3) If you run with sharp objects ask for green & red stitching.
4) Have a wonderful weekend.

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:
12/4 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers as she went to visit a man “M” in the hospital. He’s not a member of her congregation, but is a friend of a friend who was okay with her visiting. He has had one thing after another, and has been in and out of the hospital. Prayers for his healing would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
12/21 Update – Prayers are still needed for “M”. He is in really bad shape now and was released from the hospital because a family member was being very difficult. “M” has been in and out of the hospital since August.
12/5 – Jewells45 sent an update. She spent 5 hours seeing the doctor, waiting, getting the infusion of new drugs, waiting some more…. The news is a mixed bag: some improved, some stable, and some worsened, and new metastases in her lungs and ribcage. The pain is daily, but manageable for now. The good news was that it has not spread.
12/6 Update – Jewells is in tremendous pain since she started on the new drug treatment: headache, chest pain like a heart attack, joints... She can’t eat or function.
12/16 Update – Jewells says she is doing better. She saw the NP and addressed the issues she was having. They are going to tweak a few things next time. It will still probably be bad but hopefully not as bad. She will tough this out until the next CT scan. If she continues to feel as horrible as she did, then she will ask for other options. If there aren’t any, well…..
12/6 – SP sent thanks to God for the prayers answered for Lilibeth, who we prayed for 2 years ago. After months of surgeries and chemo, she was declared tumor free this past week. Thank you all!
12/6 – Vic posted that his computer broke, and he has been in the hospital for 2.5 months with another cancer diagnosis.
12/16 Update – Vic is home but pretty much confined to his recliner.
12/6 – Jordan61 posted and asked for “good vibes”. Her heart rate was going nuts and she was feeling some pressure in her chest so she went to the ER. She’d had one blood draw and was waiting for another to compare with – then she’d know whether she’d have to be admitted to the hospital.
12/9 Update – Jordan61 let me know that her tests at the ER showed no evidence of a heart attack. She will see her regular doctor for a referral to a cardiologist.
12/9 – Eromero asked for prayers for his friend Lauren, as her gall bladder had turned on her.
12/16 Update – Lauren made it through gall bladder removal. They just vacuum it right out. Almost routine except when the gall bladder is attached to someone you care for. Praise God for healing, tender mercies, and blessings all!
12/15 – Washington Nearsider requests prayers. After taking what he believes was a principled stand, he was removed from his job as a federal agent after nearly 20 years of service. Please pray that he can find sufficient employment before his savings are exhausted, and that he can find the grace to provide a joyful Christmas full of gratitude for his two young children.
12/15 – DaveT sent an update. He is the retired gentleman that we prayed for in Oct-Nov, who was going through legal battles to save his home, for himself and his cats. He did receive enough contributions to his GiveSendGo to file a response and counter-claim, and was successful! Thank you to everyone who contributed prayers and donations! He is proceeding with one more necessary battle, which requires $400+ in filing fees, so his GiveSendGo is still open. Please email Annie’s Stew for the link to it, if you wish to contribute.
12/16 – neverenoughcaffiene posted prayers for the day: Berserker lost his BIL; they buried him yesterday. Debby Doberman Schultz lost her brother yesterday. Hadrian and her majesty lost Delilah yesterday.
12/16 – Sugar Plum fairy requested prayers for the family and friends of Katie and Grace, two sisters who died in a horrible car accident on 12/15. They were beautiful happy girls and full of life. They are from a small town where everyone knows each other, and it is a huge blow for the entire town.
12/16 – Legally Sufficient asked for prayers for a dear friend who needs them ASAP. No details yet, but it seems to be a medical event.
12/16 – Kindltot asked for prayers for comfort for her sister-in-law, Lonie, whose husband died of pneumonia and cancer.
12/16 – Paisley13 asked for prayers. The first is for their trainer, going through her 3rd bout of cancer. She is one of a kind. She’s been in the hospital and prayers for her family and her, especially if this is her time to be called home. The second is for dear BIL going through the first rounds of chemo. He and sis have a positive attitude but know there are days where they could use an extra prayer.
12/16 – Jim (in kalifornia) could still use prayers. His wife is in the hospital for a routine procedure to put in liver stents. It didn’t go well. She is on antibiotics and unable to get her cancer treatments. Jim had an abdominal bug and had to go to the ER, but he’s better.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Thank you Annie for your time and talents.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 08:33 AM

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1 Good Morning.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 08:37 AM (XV/Pl)

2 "Potosi?"

As in, Moses Austin's "Potosi?"

I resemble that remark.

Merry Christmas.

Posted by: RS at December 23, 2023 08:37 AM (E7m29)

3 Strawberry Pop Tarts lightly toasted.

More coffee…

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 23, 2023 08:39 AM (6FtXF)

4 Good morning again dear horde and thank you annie and mh

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:43 AM (RIvkX)

5 Moses supposes his roses are potosis.

Posted by: Gene Kelly at December 23, 2023 08:43 AM (FXJWl)

6 >>>those of you in Potosi

?

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:44 AM (x7m+Z)

7 Potosí |ˌpôtôˈsē|
a city in southern Bolivia; population 153,328 (2009). At an altitude of about 13,758 feet (4,205 m), it is one of the highest cities in the world.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:45 AM (x7m+Z)

8 Mornin’ prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at December 23, 2023 08:46 AM (sVc11)

9 BRCC AK47

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 23, 2023 08:46 AM (lwOKI)

10 ptosis |ˈtōsəs|
nounMedicine
drooping of the upper eyelid due to paralysis or disease, or as a congenital condition.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:46 AM (x7m+Z)

11 Well now...Did someone mention coffee?

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 23, 2023 08:47 AM (l8Hoe)

12 I'm surprised to learn about Washington Nearsider, he used to comment frequently and I wondered to what his "principled stand" refers.

Any time a civil servant is "removed" it is a remarkable event and usually process-choked.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:47 AM (RIvkX)

13
I've got news for you, Donald -- #neverNikki is transferable, just like cooties.

Embrace #neverNikki and that affliction will attach itself to you, too.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:47 AM (xG4kz)

14 ZOD IMPERIAL.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:48 AM (5HQE5)

15 I'm surprised to learn about Washington Nearsider

What happened to him?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 08:48 AM (SfhV1)

16
Are ZOD and Miklos the same person?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (xG4kz)

17 14 ZOD IMPERIAL.
Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:48 AM (5HQE5)

You're back!

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (x7m+Z)

18 Strawberry Pop Tarts lightly toasted.

More coffee…
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 23, 2023 08:39 AM (6FtXF)
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Real Men toast their Pop-Tarts to an internal temperature of 1500 degrees.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (RIvkX)

19 16 Are ZOD and Miklos the same person?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (xG4kz)

No.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (x7m+Z)

20 Zod demands prayers.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (5HQE5)

21
WN was given the old heave-ho after taking a "principled stand" at his workplace. This is listed about halfway down the prayer requests list.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:50 AM (xG4kz)

22 George Conway = Chastity Bono

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:50 AM (5HQE5)

23 grammie, it's in the prayer list...

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:50 AM (RIvkX)

24 13 #neverNikki is transferable, just like cooties
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:47 AM (xG4kz)

transmissable, transmittable?

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (x7m+Z)

25 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (vFG9F)

26 Zod doesn't comment with a Magyar accent.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (RIvkX)

27
George Conway = Chastity Bono
Posted by: ZOD

"IT'S CHAZZ!" *bursts into tears*

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (xG4kz)

28
Good morning and good coffee, Hordians.

Will be including all the Prayer Listers in my Rosary intentions this morning. Diana gets 20 minutes on the treadmill each day, so I say my Rosary then. It's about the same amount of time.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (MoZTd)

29 yo

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (Q4IgG)

30 >>Magyar accent

Stimmt genau.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (5HQE5)

31 transmissable --> transmissible

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (x7m+Z)

32 WN was given the old heave-ho after taking a "principled stand" at his workplace. This is listed about halfway down the prayer requests list.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:50 AM (xG4kz)

Thanks. I missed it. I am only on my first cup.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (SfhV1)

33 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (vFG9F)

Cash.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 08:53 AM (SfhV1)

34 Amusing and rather pathetic little political drama in Israel yesterday. Former Israeli PM's Olmert and Barak both issued public statements calling on Netanyahu to call a unilateral cease fire and resign, leftist media outlets loved it.
The funny part is that these 2 men are the 2 greatest political failures in Israeli history - Olmert was sentenced to prison after his term in office, and Ehud Barak single-handedly destroyed the once powerful Labor party in Israel.
I strongly suspect that they got trotted out because the Left in Israel is starting to realize, with horror, that suddenly Bibi is more in control than he has ever been before - and every decision he's making is right.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 08:54 AM (S6gqv)

35 To GOD be all the glory. We thank You Lord for many blessings already given unto us, the greatest of all being the Messiah.
Amen.

Posted by: Eromero at December 23, 2023 08:54 AM (LEM+/)

36 Tea, HEB Black, hot, lemon wedge.

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 23, 2023 08:54 AM (4I/2K)

37
WN was given the old heave-ho after taking a "principled stand" at his workplace.

No ham and eggs there! I'm very sorry, hope that his principles are an inspiration to others and that his stand is rewarded with employment elsewhere.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 08:54 AM (MoZTd)

38 If I go downstairs buck nekkid and tell my sister-in-law to stop snoring, is that a five-yard penalty or a ten-yard penalty and loss of down?

Correct answer: It is not a penalty, because ZOD.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:55 AM (5HQE5)

39
"transmittable" may be the preferred use, rather than "transferable".

#neverNikki will attach itself to PDJT should he embrace that skank. He would do just as well return to the squishy arms of Pence.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:55 AM (xG4kz)

40 Washington Nearsider: I think we would all be interested in knowing as many details, or generalities, as you would care to share, on what happened to you in your job.

Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at December 23, 2023 08:55 AM (CecP5)

41 To GOD be all the glory. We thank You Lord for many blessings already given unto us, the greatest of all being the Messiah.
Amen.

Posted by: Eromero at December 23, 2023 08:54 AM (LEM+/)

Amen. Emmanuel. God with us.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 08:55 AM (SfhV1)

42 >>Magyar accent

Stimmt genau.
Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:52 AM (5HQE5)
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This is racist. I think.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:56 AM (RIvkX)

43 >>Netanyahu

It's funner to pronounce it "Netan YA-HOOO!!!!"

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:57 AM (5HQE5)

44 43 >>Netanyahu

It's funner to pronounce it "Netan YA-HOOO!!!!"
Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 08:57 AM (5HQE5)

Gesundheit.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:57 AM (x7m+Z)

45 Amusing and rather pathetic little political drama in Israel yesterday. Former Israeli PM's Olmert and Barak both issued public statements calling on Netanyahu to call a unilateral cease fire and resign, leftist media outlets loved it.
====

Treasonous.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:58 AM (RIvkX)

46 Does Zod Imperial have a higher alcohol content than regular Zod?

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (Dm8we)

47 Inflammable >> Flammable.

It's even more flammable, like infamous is a state of being even more famous.

Posted by: Ned Nederlander at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (4I/2K)

48
Where is the candidate who will promise to target Meta-Z's underground bunker with a bunker busting bomb or two, from space?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (xG4kz)

49 Ok, Don, imagine Mike Pence, BUT WITH A VAGINA!

That's a winner, right?

Posted by: Haley's Political Advisors at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (FXJWl)

50 This is racist. I think.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:56 AM (RIvkX)

by default

Posted by: BignJames at December 23, 2023 09:00 AM (AwYPR)

51 Does Zod Imperial have a higher alcohol content than regular Zod?
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (Dm8we)

Mebbe he has some lump crab in him?

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 23, 2023 09:00 AM (4I/2K)

52 Cue sad trombone.

Jersey Fat Boy kept off Maine's primary ballot. Didn't submit enough signatures.

Maybe he plans to win the nomination by losing primaries.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at December 23, 2023 09:01 AM (Angsy)

53 I think the lesson to take from WN's sad situation is that it is final proof that it is no longer possible to be an honest, decent man, and continue in Federal employ.

There are no "good apples" left, because those are all being tossed out by the bad.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 09:01 AM (S6gqv)

54 I'd like to think any talk of Trump's interest in Haley is a media concoction intended to divide.

Because if he is honestly interested in Haley as VP I can only conclude he's learned nothing.

Posted by: Ordinary American at December 23, 2023 09:01 AM (buya+)

55 In a weird twist Japan is allowing Mitsubishi to export Patriot missiles to the States. Unfired.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 23, 2023 09:02 AM (YKKru)

56 My news feed is full of all kinds of Supreme Court rejection of Trump stuff. I can't sort out what it all means. Second cup.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:03 AM (SfhV1)

57 Prayers for all my dear horde friends.

I'm grateful that I at least get to enjoy Christmas with my family. Brother and his wife are in town and will be here tomorrow night. Christmas Day we are just staying home. SIL invited all to her house but I just want some peace and quiet. Next infusion is December 27th.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:03 AM (iF0sF)

58 If some little titty-baby had his face in my coffee, I'd slap him silly back into his crib or maybe even back into the womb.

Mama would get a couple of slaps too for good measure.

Posted by: Pierre Delecto at December 23, 2023 09:03 AM (9v1kn)

59
Jersey Fat Boy kept off Maine's primary ballot. Didn't submit enough signatures.

Maybe he plans to win the nomination by losing primaries.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Maybe he ought not to have used the signed petitions to put him on the ballot to grab on-so-tempting pastries from the wide, wide selections available at convenience stores he visited as he "campaigned" on his stomach.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (xG4kz)

60 jewells - have a wonderful Christmas.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (SfhV1)

61 Jewels, best of the season to you!!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (YKKru)

62 If he's willing to take Haley as VP he might as well.go all the way and pick RFK Jr. Maybe he will.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (S6gqv)

63 Catholic question: We were about to leave for Mass when my wife started dropping some sex hints. I took the blue pill, in case she wanted to do something right when we got home. Does this violate the 1 hour fast requirement for receiving Communion?

Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (FXJWl)

64 "In a weird twist Japan is allowing Mitsubishi to export Patriot missiles to the States. Unfired.

Posted by: Huck Follywood"

90% of the population will get zero of the irony.

Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (vFG9F)

65 I saw Jersey Fat Boy open for Herpes infected Tony Bennett at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk in 1997.

More coffee…

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 23, 2023 09:05 AM (6FtXF)

66 Where is the candidate who will promise to target Meta-Z's underground bunker with a bunker busting bomb or two, from space?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 08:59 AM (xG4kz)

Beep Beep Beep.

Ok, who ordered the 100 yards of concrete? Where do you want it poured? Over those air holes?

Posted by: C Ment Company at December 23, 2023 09:05 AM (Angsy)

67 Treasonous.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:58 AM (RIvkX)

Lot of that going around these days!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:06 AM (hOUT3)

68
Catholic question: We were about to leave for Mass when my wife started dropping some sex hints. I took the blue pill, in case she wanted to do something right when we got home. Does this violate the 1 hour fast requirement for receiving Communion?
Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (FXJWl)

My understanding is that medicine doesn't count in the Eucharistic fast. Before 1947, you couldn't even drink water after midnight.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:07 AM (MoZTd)

69 Want to add a prayer request
My mom had a mini stroke Friday very early, she is fine and no outward side effects and should be in rehabilitation now, will try and call her soon. She was to have family Christmas dinner and that's out so no idea what will happen then

Posted by: Skip at December 23, 2023 09:07 AM (fwDg9)

70 And before I forget:

Prayers up for those that have asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that know they need them but have not asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don’t know it yet; and
Prayers up for those who pray alone, asking for help in silence, and whose prayers are known but to God!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:08 AM (hOUT3)

71 When is it appropriate to refer to the 1990s as "near the turn of the century?"

Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at December 23, 2023 09:08 AM (s5ZnM)

72 Good Saturday morning, horde.

Prayers for all of you.

Washington Nearsider, thank you for standing by your principles. I pray that you find gainful and satisfying work again soon.

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

73 >>Question...Does this violate the 1 hour fast requirement for receiving Communion? Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 09:04 AM (FXJWl)

Answer: Yes. Now you will burn in Hell for all eternity.

Question: Did your wife do something "right" when you got home?

Y'all have questions. ZOD has answers.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 09:09 AM (5HQE5)

74
Gotta go visit a couple of banks.

Our credit union has gotten real fussy to the point of being a PITA about transferring $$$ online from one account to another.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 09:10 AM (xG4kz)

75 Great piece in Substack, ‘An ex-democrat’s case for Trump’, by Sasha Stone.
When you’ve lost Hollywood???

Posted by: Redenzo at December 23, 2023 09:10 AM (V/pbu)

76 Thank you grammie and Huck. Back at ya!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:10 AM (iF0sF)

77 Turned out I was reading the signals wrong from my wife. Hey, maybe next month.

Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 09:12 AM (FXJWl)

78 Skip prayers up for your mom.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:12 AM (iF0sF)

79 I can't sort out what it all means. Second cup.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:03 AM (SfhV1)

A second cup won't help me figure it out. I feel really dumb sometimes. Legal stuff is so convoluted and complicated, and me with a liberal arts degree...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:12 AM (OX9vb)

80 My time-line is all messed up this last week, mom's trip to hospital had to be early Thursday,, maybe

Posted by: Skip at December 23, 2023 09:13 AM (fwDg9)

81
Hey, maybe next month.
Posted by: Wally

Hey! That's our motto, too!

-- SETI

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 09:13 AM (xG4kz)

82
Our credit union has gotten real fussy to the point of being a PITA about transferring $$$ online from one account to another.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 09:10 AM

In what way? I have a CU and move money a couple of times a month. They've set it up to be super easy. 'Citadel' is the name of my CU - they're kind of aligned with some other named CU's also.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 23, 2023 09:14 AM (enJYY)

83 Next infusion is December 27th.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:03 AM (iF0sF)

I pray that you have a low-pain Christmas, and that you have an appetite to eat a bunch of great holiday food, and are able to tolerate your next infusion. Merry Christmas, jewells.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:14 AM (OX9vb)

84 Getting the 4Runner detailed.

Its gonna smell all tarted up and stuff.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 09:14 AM (XV/Pl)

85 Prayers up, for all those in need of them.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2023 09:15 AM (Wnv9h)

86 Thank you Dash. Heh.. btw I ordered a lace wig yesterday lol! I thought that was a joke all these years!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:15 AM (iF0sF)

87 Washington Nearsider, thank you for standing by your principles. I pray that you find gainful and satisfying work again soon.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:09 AM (OX9vb)
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This. And for {jewells} and Skip's mom and I believe AOP is on the road.

Thank you morons for your prayers.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 09:15 AM (RIvkX)

88 I always preferred the French "fin de siecle" over turn of the century. A bit more metaphorical, a sense that everything old is about to be swept away and something new will begin.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 09:16 AM (S6gqv)

89 Morning.

Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 09:16 AM (0UHZE)

90 >>85 Prayers up, for all those in need of them.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 23, 2023 09:15 AM (Wnv9h)

Zod accepts your petition.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 09:17 AM (5HQE5)

91 A second cup won't help me figure it out. I feel really dumb sometimes. Legal stuff is so convoluted and complicated, and me with a liberal arts degree...
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
___________

I'd guess 90% of lawyers have a liberal arts degree. Probably half in psychology and history alone.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 09:18 AM (Dm8we)

92 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Ammo is always in good taste. Just be sure the stocking is sturdy.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 23, 2023 09:18 AM (sNc8Y)

93 18 Strawberry Pop Tarts lightly toasted.

More coffee…
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 23, 2023 08:39 AM (6FtXF)
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Real Men toast their Pop-Tarts to an internal temperature of 1500 degrees.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 08:49 AM (RIvkX)

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The only proper way to toast a Pop-Tart is lava-dipped

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 23, 2023 09:19 AM (F4bAW)

94 Prayers for all that need them and Jewells I hope your Christmas is peaceful and your next infusion goes smoothly.

Posted by: Tuna at December 23, 2023 09:19 AM (oaGWv)

95 53 I think the lesson to take from WN's sad situation is that it is final proof that it is no longer possible to be an honest, decent man, and continue in Federal employ.

There are no "good apples" left, because those are all being tossed out by the bad.
Posted by: Tom Servo at December 23, 2023 09:01 AM (S6gqv)

Interesting topic, because just recently, I was talking with a retired LEO friend (not a Fed) who said he had worked with FIB agents for decades. He said he had seen the Bureau transformed from bring primarily composed of people of integrity that would arrest their own mothers (if they were involved in any criminal activity) to go-along-to-get-along agents willing to overlook/ignore corruption and criminal activity when done by the politically connected!
Sad, and scary!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:20 AM (hOUT3)

96
In what way? I have a CU and move money a couple of times a month. They've set it up to be super easy. 'Citadel' is the name of my CU - they're kind of aligned with some other named CU's also.
Posted by: Divide by Zero

The amount of $$ that can be moved. The account from which $$ would be drawn only allows a limited number of withdrawals per month, so one large move is needed rather than two small moves.

I have an excellent working arrangement with Citadel CU through our lapidary organization. They are not the source of my problem, although I will be visiting them today, too.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 23, 2023 09:20 AM (xG4kz)

97 91 A second cup won't help me figure it out. I feel really dumb sometimes. Legal stuff is so convoluted and complicated, and me with a liberal arts degree...
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs!
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I'd guess 90% of lawyers have a liberal arts degree. Probably half in psychology and history alone.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 09:18 AM (Dm8we)

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I knew a gal in college who wanted to go into law, so she majored in theater.

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 23, 2023 09:20 AM (F4bAW)

98 Time to make the waffles.

Posted by: ZOD at December 23, 2023 09:21 AM (5HQE5)

99 Dear {{{Jewells}}}, prayers up for you, sincere wishes for a most excellent holiday, an easy chemo process and a Happy New Year!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:24 AM (hOUT3)

100 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Sherbet, be aware Henry sells a special stocking just to fit their breakdown survival rifle. Now that is Marketing.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at December 23, 2023 09:24 AM (FCs/J)

101 I know a lawyer who majored in Philosophy.,It helped with her with the art of argument. A theatre degree would also be helpful in that there can be a. Certain amount of drama in arguing cases. Theatre can also be helpful in using your voice effectively.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 09:25 AM (GYC/g)

102 As soon as I saw Mystery Click I thought Zappa, and was not disappointed!

Two Monrovian Spice Cookies for everyone!!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:26 AM (a3Q+t)

103 "... be aware Henry sells a special stocking just to fit their breakdown survival rifle."
The AR7! I own one. Great little plinkers. And it floats, so no canoe problems.
Merry Christmas to all and prayers for those in need.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:27 AM (MeG8a)

104 102 As soon as I saw Mystery Click I thought Zappa, and was not disappointed!

Two Monrovian Spice Cookies for everyone!!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:26 AM (a3Q+t)

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Are those the cookies that let you fold space?

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 23, 2023 09:27 AM (F4bAW)

105 I have to bake today. And by baking, I mean sending Rev to the corner bakery for a box of assorted Christmas cookies.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (SfhV1)

106 A courtroom is the ultimate theater.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (MeG8a)

107 I knew a gal in college who wanted to go into law, so she majored in theater.
Posted by: No One of Consequence
_____________

There are tons of flat-out stupid lawyers. The multi-state part of the bar exam (multiple choice) only required something like 60% correct in most states.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (Dm8we)

108 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (Zz0t1)

109 Medical Xpress: Research shows that sniffing women's tears reduces aggressive behavior in men

http://tinyurl.com/mt8p2u57

Hold on. I need to borrow one of the 'Ettes for a minute.

Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (Q7dzy)

110
Hey, maybe next month.
Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 09:12 AM (FXJWl)

Next month? Are you some kind of sex maniac?

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (MoZTd)

111 103 "... be aware Henry sells a special stocking just to fit their breakdown survival rifle."
The AR7! I own one. Great little plinkers. And it floats, so no canoe problems.
Merry Christmas to all and prayers for those in need.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:27 AM (MeG8a)

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Shhhh!!! Don't let the feds hear you say that!

Posted by: No One of Consequence at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (F4bAW)

112 Most lawyers never or very rarely go to trial. Lawyering is lots of paper work.

Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 09:29 AM (d7gk8)

113 Prayers to all who need them.

Especially Jewells. Goodness what a rough road she's been on the last while.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:29 AM (Zz0t1)

114 Thank you Tuna and Hrothgar!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:30 AM (iF0sF)

115
Very few people grow up wanting to be lawyers. Law is something you go into when you figure out your degree isn't useful for anything else.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:30 AM (MoZTd)

116 Aw, grammie...I'm baking today. If I were your neighbor, I'd bring you a great big container of home-baked cookies.

Heck, I'd mail them to you if it wasn't too late to get them there by Christmas.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:30 AM (OX9vb)

117 102 As soon as I saw Mystery Click I thought Zappa, and was not disappointed!

Two Monrovian Spice Cookies for everyone!!
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:26 AM (a3Q+t)

Can I have a third?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 09:31 AM (G8VN+)

118 Thank you , Dash. I bet your cookies are delicious!

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:31 AM (SfhV1)

119 Medical Xpress: Research shows that sniffing women's tears reduces aggressive behavior in men

http://tinyurl.com/mt8p2u57

Hold on. I need to borrow one of the 'Ettes for a minute.
Posted by: Robert at December 23, 2023 09:28 AM (Q7dzy)

Didn't seem to work for a couple friends of ours where the husband lost his damn mind, she called the cops and had him arrested, gathered the boys and hightailed it out of there.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:31 AM (Zz0t1)

120
Now streaming the Eugene Ormandy recording of the Brahms First Symphony. This is the earlier 1959 recording and not the later 1970 one. More sinewy and less plummy.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:32 AM (MoZTd)

121 Good morning Hordemates!
And Merry Christmas eve eve!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 09:32 AM (W/lyH)

122 Oh, and in Biden's America, the Secret Service is investigating John Schneider for an Xcretion where he said Joe is guilty of treason and should be hanged right along with his son.

Then you find out there never was an official investigation into Kathy Griffin and her holding up Trump's decapitation.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

123 Its gonna smell all tarted up and stuff.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 23, 2023 09:14 AM

So, whisky and cheap perfume?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (a3Q+t)

124 It's not just the FBI. Every federal agency is the same way. Decent people just don't work for the government anymore. One that pension is dropped on your plate, it "Yes Massa, Mo Massa"

Of course there are exceptions.

Posted by: pawn at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (QB+5g)

125 Thank you Tuna and Hrothgar!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:30 AM (iF0sF)

*hugs*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

126 Now streaming the Eugene Ormandy recording of the Brahms First Symphony.

I'm listening to the Moody Blues and shaking my head as to why they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ridiculous.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:34 AM (SfhV1)

127 {{Sponge}}!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:34 AM (iF0sF)

128 My local gub store has a AR-7 packaged with some survival kit. Pricy, for what it is, but I would like to have one stuffed into my bug-out gear along with the "other stuff."

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 09:34 AM (Q4IgG)

129 I'm (temporarily) back.

reading about my wife's symptoms, seems like she is going through liver failure: hyponatremia, edema, jaundice, and very elevated liver markers. At one point her skin and the whites of her eyes were so yellow it was scary. From the antibiotics the docs have given her, they believe bacterial in nature, but the tumors have also been squeezing the liver ducts closed, which precipitated things. We are in a bit of a catch-22 right now: she can't get chemo until her liver is healthy enough, but the tumors are also damaging her liver. We're due back at the center right after Christmas, with no idea of how long this stay will be this time (last one was supposed to be 3 days).

As for me, I'm STILL recoving from three days of vomiting and diarrhea. The vomiting and diarrhea are gone, but still getting my strength back and waiting for my bowels to start working again. I know, I'm never happy.

Our little girl cat didn't seem to recognize us when we came back. She hid and it too a while for her to get close again. I guess that's what happens when one is gone for 10+ days.

Well, that's the update. Please keep us in prayers; we really need them.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (ynpvh)

130 Wait a minute. Am I thinking of Kansas?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (SfhV1)

131 Hadrian, you are of course, aware of the various quotes called "Ormandyisms", no?

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:36 AM (MeG8a)

132 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (ynpvh)

Godspeed to the both of you.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:37 AM (Zz0t1)

133 Can I have a third?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 09:31 AM

Absolutely!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:38 AM (a3Q+t)

134 jim, sounds like I had what you had. Scared the heck out of me. I think I'm on the mend, hope you and yours will be soon.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:38 AM (MeG8a)

135 "I'd like to think any talk of Trump's interest in Haley is a media concoction intended to divide."

I am pretty sure you are right. Why? Because I saw a headline to that effect on Lucianne this morning--and it was from CBS News.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 23, 2023 09:39 AM (FEVMW)

136 Wait a minute. Am I thinking of Kansas?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (SfhV1)

There'll be peace when you are done.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:39 AM (Zz0t1)

137 We finished the cookie baking yesterday. Four different types of cookies. Today is pie baking, at least two different pies. Tomorrow begins the main dishes. Christmas is a very food related holiday around here.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 09:40 AM (SquIT)

138
Hadrian, you are of course, aware of the various quotes called "Ormandyisms", no?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:36 AM (MeG8a)

"Who is sitting in that empty chair?"
"It is not together, but the ensemble is perfect."
"I need one more bass less."
"He is a wonderful man, and so is his wife."
"With us tonight is William Warfield, who is with us tonight."
"I don’t mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately, I have to."

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:40 AM (MoZTd)

139 jim (in Kalifornia), you and your wife are in my prayers. So much all at once!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:40 AM (OX9vb)

140 132 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (ynpvh)
Godspeed to the both of you.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:37 AM (Zz0t1)

From here as well!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:40 AM (hOUT3)

141 Redstate says Trump is considering Nikki Haley as a VP. If that's to be, then I will vote for the Green Party candidate and never vote R again. Talk about the ultimate betrayal. Makes me wonder if this is what Lindsay Graham's support is based on. The Republican Party is the party of bair-and-switch and pretty much unworthy of anything but disgust. Lindsay Graham is John McCain with a lisp, a fraud and a sell-out.

Posted by: Erik In Texas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (z+KLG)

142 Merry Christmas and blessings to the Horde! I pray for healing, mercy, grace and provision now snd through the new year for each and every one of you good people. God bless you!

Posted by: Moki at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (Cem4R)

143 I have a sort of follow-on prayer request to the one about my granddaughter a couple months ago. In order to be close and be able to help out with her care, we moved from TX to NE on fairly short notice. The request is that the house in TX sells soon as we don't have resources to pay rent and mortgage concurrently for very long.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (sNc8Y)

144
I'm listening to the Moody Blues and shaking my head as to why they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ridiculous.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:34 AM (SfhV1)

The R&R HOF is a sick joke.

Stevie Ray Vaughn wasn't inducted untill the 2000's and was on the same ballot as Green Day.

That's blasphemy. Green Day shouldn't even be considered.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (Zz0t1)

145 All we are is dust in the wind.

Posted by: Kansas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (NBVIP)

146 Just a random thought...a couple of my grand parents were born 2 centuries ago...seems like a long time.

Posted by: BignJames at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (AwYPR)

147 My local gub store has a AR-7 packaged with some survival kit. Pricy, for what it is, but I would like to have one stuffed into my bug-out gear along with the "other stuff."
Posted by: Martini Farmer

I looked at those, but I think the break down 10-22 is a much better option for the money.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 09:42 AM (SquIT)

148 Ormandy to a female cellist "Madame, you have between your legs a thing of great beauty and all you can do is sit there and scratch it..."

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:42 AM (MeG8a)

149 The R&R HOF is a sick joke.

It is, although I was mistaken about the Moody Blues. They were inducted in 2018. It is Kansas I was thinking of. Still not in it. Why the heck not?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:43 AM (SfhV1)

150 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?
Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM

There are only two times one can have too much ammo:

1. You're drowning.
2. You're on fire.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:43 AM (a3Q+t)

151 You morons aren't falling for anything CBS says, right?

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (MeG8a)

152
Just a random thought...a couple of my grand parents were born 2 centuries ago...seems like a long time.
Posted by: BignJames at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (AwYPR)

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, 95, is a grandson of John Tyler, president from 1841-1845.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (MoZTd)

153 Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (ju2Fy)

154 Well, that's the update. Please keep us in prayers; we really need them.

Absolutely!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (iF0sF)

155 Prayers up for alla youse !

Posted by: JT at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (T4tVD)

156 There are only two times one can have too much ammo:

1. You're drowning.
2. You're on fire.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 23, 2023 09:43 AM (a3Q+t)

Wife has a relative that once told his wife "If the house is ever on fire, pay attention to which end. If it's that end, you're fine, relax and make your way outside. If it's THAT end, RUN!!!!"

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (Zz0t1)

157 25 I still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Posted by: fd at December 23, 2023 08:51 AM (vFG9F)
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Well if you have the odd 20mm AA shell laying around, not used by any Brit to stick up his arse .....

Isn't this the time when ERs publish their lists of things removed from orifices?

Posted by: Ciampino - Just don't set anything off down there at December 23, 2023 09:45 AM (qfLjt)

158
"Madame, you have between your legs a thing of great beauty and all you can do is sit there and scratch it..."

Sounds more like something Beecham would say.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 09:45 AM (MoZTd)

159 Hall of fame has gone woke as well. It’s all about getting wymynses in now.

Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 09:47 AM (d7gk8)

160 Ok. Off to do some things.

Prayers to all. Be blessed. Hug your loved ones.

Have a Merry Christmas.

Be excellent to each other.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:47 AM (Zz0t1)

161 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 23, 2023 09:35 AM (ynpvh)
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A prayer of complete and speedy healing for you both.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 09:48 AM (RIvkX)

162 Did Hamas source the Haley story?

Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 09:48 AM (d7gk8)

163 Ok. Off to do some things.

Prayers to all. Be blessed. Hug your loved ones.

Have a Merry Christmas.

Be excellent to each other.
Posted by: Sponge -

Party on, dude.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 09:48 AM (SquIT)

164 >>> still need a couple of stocking stuffers. Is ammo appropriate?

Ammo is always in good taste. Just be sure the stocking is sturdy.

Posted by: Oddbob

>I like to grab those little bottles of liquor at the liquor store for last minute stocking stuffers. They always bring a smile to somebody's face.

Posted by: Pierre Delecto at December 23, 2023 09:49 AM (9v1kn)

165

Party on, dude.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 09:48 AM (SquIT)

*air guitar riff*

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:49 AM (Zz0t1)

166 Lindsay Graham is John McCain with a lisp, a fraud and a sell-out.
Posted by: Erik In Texas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (z+KLG)

A lisp, a fraud, and a sell-out walk into a bar...

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:49 AM (OX9vb)

167 I'm still not convinced all of you people are posting under your real names.

Posted by: Nicki Haleystein at December 23, 2023 09:50 AM (NBVIP)

168 Y'all have questions. ZOD has answers.

===

*hmmm....Best of ZOD for year in review?

Posted by: runner at December 23, 2023 09:50 AM (V13WU)

169 There probably is some truth to Trump-Haley. I mean I’m sure he has considered it. But considering something and doing it are two separate things. I’ve considered all sorts of shit I had no intention of ever doing,

Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 09:50 AM (d7gk8)

170 149 The R&R HOF is a sick joke.

It is, although I was mistaken about the Moody Blues. They were inducted in 2018. It is Kansas I was thinking of. Still not in it. Why the heck not?
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at December 23, 2023 09:43 AM (SfhV1)

Gotta have those rappers in the rock n roll hof

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at December 23, 2023 09:50 AM (G8VN+)

171 I've never done this so I'm asking as I'm sure some lout (kindred soul) will have done this.
I'm assuming that a bullet weighs more than the brass cartridge, even when full?
If you put a live cartridge in a fire, it will go off: the heavy lead bullet will travel a short distance but the lighter brass is what get propelled significantly

....Because Physics

Am I correct? Missed something. A fool for wasting ammo.

Posted by: Ciampino - Just don't set anything off at December 23, 2023 09:51 AM (qfLjt)

172 hiya

Posted by: JT at December 23, 2023 09:51 AM (T4tVD)

173 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Beany and Cecil at December 23, 2023 09:54 AM (V5BDR)

174 "Very few people grow up wanting to be lawyers. Law is something you go into when you figure out your degree isn't useful for anything else" - Hadrian the Seventh @ 115.

This right here is the unvarnished truth. And I can't count the number of lemmings I watched go right over that cliff over the past 20+ years while I yelled "Don't do it!" (from the bottom of the cliff, of course).

Posted by: PabloD at December 23, 2023 09:54 AM (yOzGi)

175 >>>Am I correct? Missed something. A fool for wasting ammo.

Posted by: Ciampino - Just don't set anything off

>If you mistakenly put ammo in a campfire, run for cover. That metal will be propelled in more than one direction.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2023 09:54 AM (9v1kn)

176 Prayers for all of you as I read (and sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night) I don't comment much, but I'm sure this horde is one way God holds a lot of us together each day. May you all have a very Merry Christmas.

Now off to practice piano duet for church tomorrow. I need prayers for that, lol.

Posted by: skywch at December 23, 2023 09:55 AM (uqhmb)

177 If you put a live cartridge in a fire, it will go off: the heavy lead bullet will travel a short distance but the lighter brass is what get propelled significantly

....Because Physics

We talked about it on the gun thread a time or two. You are correct.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 23, 2023 09:56 AM (sNc8Y)

178 Legal stuff is so convoluted and complicated, and me with a liberal arts degree...
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 23, 2023 09:12 AM (OX9vb)

All I have are a diploma and certificates from mechanic schools.
Law makes so little sense to me I just ignore it.
Never seem to have issues just being a decent human being.

Mechanic side of me says stupidity in law is a built in, intentional flaw.
Have to tear it all apart, destroy disfunctional components, redesign and rebuild with bigger, better bearings and higher grade bolts.

Morning all. Happy Christmas eve, eve.
Prayer murmered.
Coffee done.
Shopping to do but Grands are both sick and we have to watch them today. Maybe just watch Christmas movies today.

Posted by: Reforger at December 23, 2023 09:56 AM (Z1ugm)

179 If you put a live cartridge in a fire, it will go off: the heavy lead bullet will travel a short distance but the lighter brass is what get propelled significantly

Someone did this and posted video. Generally the casing explodes because there is no barrel to support it, and brass shrapnel goes in every direction.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 09:57 AM (SquIT)

180 Posted by: skywch at December 23, 2023 09:55 AM (uqhmb)

What a nice thought, and May God bless your playing and the holy day celebrations of you and the all people of your church.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 09:57 AM (p8eJz)

181 *If you put a live cartridge in a fire, it will go off: the heavy lead bullet will travel a short distance but the lighter brass is what get propelled significantly*

Surely somewhere in the vast wasteland that is cable television there is an episode of some inane series that has done this. But I'm not even motivated enough to search Al Gore's Amazing Internet to find it.

Posted by: I need more coffee at December 23, 2023 09:57 AM (NBVIP)

182 Surely somewhere in the vast wasteland that is cable television there is an episode of some inane series that has done this. But I'm not even motivated enough to search Al Gore's Amazing Internet to find it.
Posted by: I need more coffee at December 23, 2023 09:57 AM (NBVIP)
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Pretty sure Mythbusters tackled this at one point.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 23, 2023 09:59 AM (BpYfr)

183 Wife has a relative that once told his wife "If the house is ever on fire, pay attention to which end. If it's that end, you're fine, relax and make your way outside. If it's THAT end, RUN!!!!"
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:44 AM (Zz0t1)

Overheard at a TXMOME:

"So I told my wife, if we ever have a fire in the house, do NOT try to leave through the front door because there's ammo stacked up along the entire front wall of the house!"

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:00 AM (hOUT3)

184 I have seen a video of a gun safe recovered from a fire and was surprised by how few cartridges went off. It is harder to accomplish than I thought.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 10:02 AM (SquIT)

185 Posted by: skywch at December 23, 2023 09:55 AM (uqhmb)

Good to see you skywch, and may you play that piano beautifully tomorrow!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:02 AM (hOUT3)

186
And I can't count the number of lemmings I watched go right over that cliff over the past 20+ years while I yelled "Don't do it!" (from the bottom of the cliff, of course).
Posted by: PabloD

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If you're in house, likely life is tolerable if not particularly well remunerated. A firm is a crap shoot. Maybe you'll work for a partner who cares about teaching you and maybe you'll work for a psycho who will work you to death and destroy any self-esteem you have.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:03 AM (MoZTd)

187 Pretty sure Mythbusters tackled this at one point.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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They do get stuff wrong. Drachinifel (naval historian and engineer you-tuber) just went off on them in the last couple of weeks for supposedly demonstrating that getting sucked down with a sinking ship was a myth. Apparently they just used a ship with too small displacement.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at December 23, 2023 10:03 AM (Dm8we)

188 ...there's ammo stacked up along the entire front wall of the house!"
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 10:00 AM (hOUT3)
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Wow. Good opsec.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:03 AM (RIvkX)

189 More quotes from Maestro Ormandy

"Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary."
"I can conduct better than I count."
"The notes are right, but if I listened they would be wrong."
"Don't ever follow me, because I am difficult."

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 10:04 AM (MeG8a)

190 Redstate says Trump is considering Nikki Haley as a VP. If that's to be, then I will vote for the Green Party candidate and never vote R again.

Posted by: Erik In Texas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (z+KLG)
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Stuff like this is why I tune out the news entirely. There's always another betrayal to lament, always some stupid "OMG!!1! Trump sold us out!!!!#! REEEEE!!!!"

So damn tired of it all.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 23, 2023 10:04 AM (llXky)

191 Pretty sure Mythbusters tackled this at one point.

It was such a commonplace in serial Westerns in the 30's that Gen Julian Hatcher debunked it in American Rifleman.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at December 23, 2023 10:05 AM (FCs/J)

192 Big question of the day. Will lin-duh get a new puppy ?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:06 AM (dec0Z)

193 122 an Xcretion where he said
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (Zz0t1)

LOL

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:06 AM (x7m+Z)

194 I hear Trump was considering Cornpop for VP.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:07 AM (RIvkX)

195 Speaking of conductors we watched Bradley Cooper's new movie Maestro, in which he portrayed Leonard Bernstein and also directed the movie.
Quite good.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 10:07 AM (MeG8a)

196 That'll be cash on the barrel head, son.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2023 10:07 AM (9v1kn)

197 Just successfully whined up a batch of delicious blueberry pancakes. h/t Mrs. F.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:08 AM (RIvkX)

198 Prayers up for those that have asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that know they need them but have not asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don’t know it yet; and
Prayers up for those who pray alone, asking for help in silence, and whose prayers are known but to God!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 23, 2023 09:08 AM (hOUT3)

This is it right here.

MisHum, could we please tack this to the ends of the Prayer Threads?

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 23, 2023 10:09 AM (KB0Aa)

199 *Stuff like this is why I tune out the news entirely.*

Ding ding ding ding ding

Posted by: Russian Collusion for 400, Alex at December 23, 2023 10:09 AM (NBVIP)

200 SanFranpsycho, do they have lemon zest in them?

Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:10 AM (dec0Z)

201 20k Palestinian children have been killed, Trump is conserving Haley, the erf is boiling.

See a pattern?

Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 10:10 AM (d7gk8)

202 200 SanFranpsycho, do they have lemon zest in them?
Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:10 AM (dec0Z)
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I don't think so. Banana this time.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:10 AM (RIvkX)

203 >>>Just successfully whined up a batch of delicious blueberry pancakes. h/t Mrs. F.

Posted by: San Franpsycho

>Can you snivel me up some sausage patties eggs to go with those pancakes?

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2023 10:11 AM (9v1kn)

204 What did you whine them up with?

Posted by: Inquiring minds at December 23, 2023 10:11 AM (NBVIP)

205 Prayers up for those that need them but don’t know it yet...

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*begins unfolding 11x17 spreadsheet*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:12 AM (RIvkX)

206 I hear Corn Pop is a bad dude.

Posted by: Sez so on the bathroom stall at December 23, 2023 10:12 AM (NBVIP)

207 Legal stuff is complicated, so why not make up what you want it to say?
Leftists everywhere

Posted by: Skip at December 23, 2023 10:13 AM (fwDg9)

208 Can you snivel me up some sausage patties eggs to go with those pancakes?
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 23, 2023 10:11 AM (9v1kn)
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If I was making them this would happen but Mrs. F. doesn't do sausage no matter how much I snivel. Sadz.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:13 AM (RIvkX)

209 It's not just the FBI. Every federal agency is the same way. Decent people just don't work for the government anymore. One that pension is dropped on your plate, it "Yes Massa, Mo Massa"

Posted by: pawn at December 23, 2023 09:33 AM (QB+5g)
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The old guard actually thought a lot about their pensions and for that reason kept their noses reasonably clean.

It's the new kids who live in the moment, Generation YOLO like Reality Winner who think rules don't apply to them.

There are plenty of innovative ways to force people out, and the competent ones are the first to go. Look at the military - Gen X is not going to stick around until their 30th anniversary, it's 20-and-out across the board.

Washington Nearsider may well be in a position where he can technically keep the job, but it's just not worth it. As some know, I took early retirement from the Guard rather than take the jab.

And then got asked if I'd consider coming back when it was repealed.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 23, 2023 10:14 AM (llXky)

210 My sincerest gratitude to fd for solving a computer problem for me.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:14 AM (dec0Z)

211 What did you whine them up with?
Posted by: Inquiring minds at December 23, 2023 10:11 AM (NBVIP)
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It's technique, son.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:14 AM (RIvkX)

212 Wondering what I'd have to do for an apple fritter....whining won't work...prolly have to drive to the bakery.

Posted by: BignJames at December 23, 2023 10:15 AM (AwYPR)

213 For being cold, especially overnight still not seeing any snow forecast yet

Posted by: Skip at December 23, 2023 10:15 AM (fwDg9)

214 The civil service pension used to be the major portion of remuneration. In the last 30 years government salaries have outpaced private sector, and many positions are paid a bonus of some sort.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:16 AM (RIvkX)

215 Inspector and I are both sick after a trip and he found out yesterday that his oldest sister passed away about a week ago but no one found her until a wellness check was requested a couple of days ago.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 23, 2023 10:16 AM (nC+QA)

216 Wondering what I'd have to do for an apple fritter....whining won't work...prolly have to drive to the bakery.
Posted by: BignJames at December 23, 2023 10:15 AM (AwYPR)
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If I was cooking it would be oatmeal with diced apples.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:17 AM (RIvkX)

217 God allows evil to flourish to call the faithful to repentance. We're also seeing a remarkable wave of famous, often very sinful people, publicly receiving baptism or returning to the faith of their childhood. This is no accident.

One of the greatest blessings I have received was the Covid shot mandate. It forced me to decide between career and faith, but God gave me an easy way to do the right thing by taking early retirement. It would have been a much harder decision with 19 years in, and I am profoundly grateful I was not in that position.

I think the weird liberal "Civil War 2.0" enthusiasts have no idea how many former military people are out there with some serious axes to grind - or how many people are still in and biding their time.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 23, 2023 10:18 AM (llXky)

218 The maestro?

https://youtu.be/d7APrz5K1YI

Posted by: Obligatory Seinfeld reference at December 23, 2023 10:18 AM (NBVIP)

219 I’ve considered all sorts of shit I had no intention of ever doing,
Posted by: Montec at December 23, 2023 09:50 AM (d7gk

Maybe PDJT is trolling this to show how unpopular Haley is with the conservative base

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 23, 2023 10:18 AM (SQmE5)

220 The civil service pension used to be the major portion of remuneration. In the last 30 years government salaries have outpaced private sector, and many positions are paid a bonus of some sort.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:16 AM (RIvkX)
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There's an odd twist to that at the moment, though. Because inflation is officially "under control," COLA increases for the Civil Service are lagging those of Social Security.

Even the nobility is getting annoyed by the regime.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 23, 2023 10:19 AM (llXky)

221 We had a one-day-late tiny bonfire for the solstice last night- made a campfire in the portable grill and drank hot spiced cider.

It was lovely.

Today is cooking- twiced- bakeds, gingerbread coffee dunkers, one last Chex Mix- and the tree.

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 23, 2023 10:19 AM (KB0Aa)

222 Polliwog, prayers for you both.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:20 AM (dec0Z)

223 Dreary day, a coffee and bourbon day. But there’s shootin’ to enjoy this afternoon, then bourbon.

Posted by: Eromero at December 23, 2023 10:21 AM (sFHhj)

224 Mystery Click:

Dave Edmunds is once of those people i would have sworn I know songs from. I know the name, but can't say I know any of the songs showing up on YT. I even checked my ipod and there's nothing.

I like Elvis Costello, and the Extended Elvis Costello Musical Universe of Squeeze and Nick Lowe, so maybe he makes an appearance with them at some point on a song I like.

Posted by: Rbastid at December 23, 2023 10:23 AM (IupLD)

225 Prayers up for Jewells

Posted by: Theodore at December 23, 2023 10:24 AM (pGonq)

226 You morons aren't falling for anything CBS says, right?

The letters stand for Constant Bull Shit, so, no.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 23, 2023 10:25 AM (dZVON)

227 Prayers for all of you- everyday.
The Horde is a boon to so many of us.

Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
See you in 2024.

"and we saw His glory, the glory as it were of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."

Posted by: sal: tolle adversarium et afflige inimicum at December 23, 2023 10:25 AM (KB0Aa)

228 186 maybe you'll work for a psycho who will work you to death and destroy any self-esteem you have
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:03 AM (MoZTd)

--> and will ATTEMPT to destroy any self-esteem you have. Your self-esteem is yours to keep or give up.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:28 AM (x7m+Z)

229 Good morning, Horde and a Merrry Christmas to all.
Speaking of prayer...

Yesterday I was listening to a YT video of a father and daughter singing "The Prayer". It was beautiful, as are almost all renditions of this song. But at the end I heard something that had never registered before...
"Lead us to a place,
"Guide us with your grace,
"To a place where we'll be safe."

Yes, I know this is probably horrible timing but I want to know if that's really what this all about. Is the single most important thing to us supposed to be "safety"?

Posted by: creeper at December 23, 2023 10:29 AM (cTCuP)

230 Safe or brave. Pick one.

Posted by: Deep down all men know it at December 23, 2023 10:33 AM (NBVIP)

231 215 Inspector and I are both sick after a trip and he found out yesterday that his oldest sister passed away about a week ago but no one found her until a wellness check was requested a couple of days ago.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 23, 2023 10:16 AM (nC+QA)

Omigoodness, Polliwog. Hoping for strength for you all.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:34 AM (x7m+Z)

232 "So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child."

Luke 2:4-5

Posted by: Marcus T at December 23, 2023 10:35 AM (YF3RS)

233 So the idiot outgoing governor of Louisiana decided to issue 56 pardons, 40 of whom are convicted murderers. Someone should tell him that if any member of my family gets hurt by these convicts, he may get to see those swamps up close and personal.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:35 AM (W/lyH)

234 233 So the idiot outgoing governor of Louisiana decided to issue 56 pardons, 40 of whom are convicted murderers.
Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:35 AM (W/lyH)

!!!

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:38 AM (x7m+Z)

235 Jewells -
Prayers and hugs for you. Enjoy the time with your family. Stay strong and try to stay positive. And Merry Christmas.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at December 23, 2023 10:38 AM (UcAQV)

236 Polliwog, prayers for you both.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 23, 2023 10:20 AM (dec0Z)

Thank you.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at December 23, 2023 10:39 AM (nC+QA)

237 Yes, I know this is probably horrible timing but I want to know if that's really what this all about. Is the single most important thing to us supposed to be "safety"?

Posted by: creeper at December 23, 2023 10:29 AM (cTCuP)

Safety is an illusion. Death can reach you anywhere.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at December 23, 2023 10:39 AM (Mzdiz)

238 "You morons aren't falling for anything CBS says, right?"

WHAT?? You right wing conspiracy nut!! CBS is THE best! We have have an official Uncle Walter shrine in our living room. He was THE most truthful newscaster who ever lived!

Posted by: Karen McWinebox at December 23, 2023 10:40 AM (iODuv)

239 131 Hadrian, you are of course, aware of the various quotes called "Ormandyisms", no?
Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 23, 2023 09:36 AM (MeG8a)

Hmm ... gourmandyisms?

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:40 AM (x7m+Z)

240 From our household to each and every one, may this Christmas bless and surpass your greatest expectations.

Posted by: irongrampa at December 23, 2023 10:41 AM (KATBx)

241 Trump is 0 for 1 on picking running mates. Perhaps picking Haley isn't as impossible as some of you insist.

Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 10:42 AM (FXJWl)

242 Thank you Dash. Heh.. btw I ordered a lace wig yesterday lol! I thought that was a joke all these years!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at December 23, 2023 09:15 AM (iF0sF)

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I've worked with women who wore them, and they look pretty good! Prayers continuing for you.

Posted by: Jordan61 at December 23, 2023 10:43 AM (LsAl1)

243 "Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 23, 2023 10:19 AM (llXky)"

God gives you what seem at the time to be hard choices, but in the end they're really not hard at all. Most of the time, you won't see it that way- that is until you get through it and realize the peace and absolute joy that comes with knowing and following him. Your life instantly becomes better and any challenges seem easier to ensue. That's because you always know He is with you, or on the other side when it's done. He guides you. He loves you- and yes, He carries you.

I can't tell you how much peace it has brought into my life. I never thought that was possible, but it is. I am proof.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 23, 2023 10:45 AM (YF3RS)

244 If I was making them this would happen but Mrs. F. doesn't do sausage no matter how much I snivel. Sadz.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 10:13 AM (RIvkX)

Uh, are we not doing phrasing today?

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at December 23, 2023 10:46 AM (iODuv)

245 > So the idiot outgoing governor of Louisiana decided to issue 56 pardons, 40 of whom are convicted murderers. Someone should tell him that if any member of my family gets hurt by these convicts, he may get to see those swamps up close and personal.
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I doubt any politician knows who they're issuing a pardon to. Some administrative flunky with an agenda puts together a list of their preferred candidates and the politico goes with it. Someone should ask him what so-and-so did on the list to deserve a pardon.

The same holds true for legislation. Our elected officials have staffs that put together literally every piece of legislation. Ask one about bill 12345 or the "workplace encroachment act of 2023" and their eyes will glaze over.

Lindsey Graham was asked on live TV about the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act that was more about censorship and racial justice than it was about "consumers." He had no clue what he was co-sponsoring (with Lizzy Warren of all people.)

IIRC went on to push it anyway...

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 10:46 AM (Q4IgG)

246 The residents of Grindavik in Iceland are being allowed to return home for Christmas. I assume that, as in Sweden, the real Christmas celebration is on Christmas Eve.

The "Just Icelandic" channel on Youtube gives short updates on the volcanic activity there.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at December 23, 2023 10:46 AM (Mzdiz)

247
Now making 15-bean soup with ham hocks. It's going to be good.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (MoZTd)

248 I'm sorry I've been missing this thread. I'd intended to be here to address questions, but I'm unexpectedly spending this morning with my minions.

I didn't functionally quit, I was formally removed. My letter states that "Mr. [Nearsider], on multiple occasions, refused to follow the investigatory guidance of [the Deputy Director and the Director of my agency]."

A few months ago, I was tasked with putting my subordinate agents onto targets who all fell into one particular group, and refused, citing discrimination and targeting regulations. My attorney made a similar argument to MSPB which didn't bite. Insubordination is Insubordination, and as a supervisor, I undercut the chain of command.

My removal is effective a few days into January.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

249 Good morning. Homemade sourdough toast with butter. Hot coffee. Yum

So I'm trying to figure out how you get a typo of 'whined' for 'whipped'. P and N keys aren't really close on a standard keyboard, so probably not a laptop. For texting, if you are using the one finger slide around on the QWERTY layout on a smart phone technique the autocorrect might miss the P and substitute 'whined' from the dictionary, being somewhat close to 'whipped' aphabeticaally.

Poll question- for texting, who uses the two thumb hunt and peck technique vs. one finger rapid swiping vs. voice-to-text? I use the one finger thing.

Posted by: Muldoon at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (991eG)

250 Good morning my pretties.

Prayers for all who need them, even Zod, who sits atop his ziggurat on a throne of skulls.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 10:48 AM (+RQPJ)

251 >> Trump is 0 for 1 on picking running mates. Perhaps picking Haley isn't as impossible as some of you insist.

Ron is 0 for 1 in his Republican nomination runs. Maybe Ron isn't quite the candidate some of you insist.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2023 10:50 AM (ZLI7S)

252 249 So I'm trying to figure out how you get a typo of 'whined' for 'whipped'.
Posted by: Muldoon at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (991eG)

No typo.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:50 AM (x7m+Z)

253 Prayers for everyone who needs them. Jewells, I wear one of your beautiful bracelets every day to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better!

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 10:50 AM (rbKZ6)

254 Sounds like there's bean counting in the kitchen.

Posted by: Round up the usual suspects at December 23, 2023 10:51 AM (NBVIP)

255 We just found out that Boy928 is driving eight hours to be here later today for Christmas. Then driving back on Christmas Day.

He's a good boy to make that kind of trip just for us.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 23, 2023 10:52 AM (aD39U)

256 I doubt any politician knows who they're issuing a pardon to. Some administrative flunky with an agenda puts together a list of their preferred candidates and the politico goes with it. Someone should ask him what so-and-so did on the list to deserve a pardon.

The same holds true for legislation. Our elected officials have staffs that put together literally every piece of legislation. Ask one about bill 12345 or the "workplace encroachment act of 2023" and their eyes will glaze over.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 10:46 AM (Q4IgG)
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No worries. The swamps are big. Lots of room for staffers who also put citizens in danger.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:52 AM (W/lyH)

257 Poll question- for texting, who uses the two thumb hunt and peck technique vs. one finger rapid swiping vs. voice-to-text? I use the one finger thing.
Posted by: Muldoon at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (991eG)

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I'm a two-thumber.

Posted by: Jordan61 at December 23, 2023 10:52 AM (LsAl1)

258 I guess I will let him pick through the arsenal for something cool.

Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM (aD39U)

259 I loved the scene in "Maestro" were Bernstein was conducting Mahler's Second in the cathedral. You really felt you were watching the real Lenny.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM (+RQPJ)

260 My family and I are driving through some lovely countryside in NJ. We have passed several houses with collapsed inflatables on their lawns. Santa, reindeer, elves. At one house the inflatable Santa had fallen down the stairs. FenSpouse remarked, "The inflatables must have had one heck of a Christmas party last night."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM (ZTKZS)

261 He's a good boy to make that kind of trip just for us.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 23, 2023 10:52 AM (aD39U)

Good for him!!!

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM (W/lyH)

262 I'm a hunt-n-pecker.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at December 23, 2023 10:54 AM (NBVIP)

263 241 Trump is 0 for 1 on picking running mates.
Posted by: Wally at December 23, 2023 10:42 AM (FXJWl)

Except that Trump-Pence won the 2016 election.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 10:55 AM (x7m+Z)

264 Poll question- for texting, who uses the two thumb hunt and peck technique vs. one finger rapid swiping vs. voice-to-text? I use the one finger thing.

On anything other than a big, honkin' desktop it's hopeless for me. Like many young secretaries I'ma huntin' pecker.

Posted by: creeper at December 23, 2023 10:55 AM (cTCuP)

265 My removal is effective a few days into January.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

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That sucks, but good on you for taking a stand. Prayers up that you quickly find someplace that will appreciate your integrity.

Posted by: Jordan61 at December 23, 2023 10:56 AM (LsAl1)

266 Potosí |ˌpôtôˈsē|
a city in southern Bolivia; population 153,328 (2009). At an altitude of about 13,758 feet (4,205 m), it is one of the highest cities in the world.
Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 08:45 AM (x7m+Z)

It's a town in central Missouri, has a state prison where they do their executions. Or they used to, I don't know anymore.

Been there many times. There's nothing much of interest in Potosi. Think they've had a fairly active meth community there though. Prolly fentanyl now.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 10:57 AM (TcM3i)

267 Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

I am very sorry. I will pray for you. If it's a question of religious discrimination there are law groups that deal specifically with that.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 10:57 AM (ZTKZS)

268 Jewells,
I posted this a couple of days ago, but at the end of a thread, so you may have missed it.

I remember the day I lost my hair. I think the worst of it was slipping down without my touching it. Awful.

It came back stronger and thicker.

Also, have you considered permanent makeup for your eyebrows and eyelids? (Fancy name for tattoos.) I have Alice in Wonderland coloring and I'm lazy, so I've done them for years. There's bound to be somebody near you, just Google it.

And you are always in my prayers.

Posted by: Wenda at December 23, 2023 10:57 AM (17/Kb)

269 Vic and Jewells
I am not a Dr or in any medical field but there are some developments in cancer treatments involving Fenbendazole and Ivermectin for some cancers types.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pmc/articles/PMC7205794/

https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/
human-patients-are-given-
fenbendazole-as-a-therapy-for-cancer/2022/10/15

(Apologies - not proficient with tinyurl)

Posted by: DKM at December 23, 2023 10:58 AM (IB7Eo)

270 > "The inflatables must have had one heck of a Christmas party last night."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
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"The Inflatables" would be a good name for an Christmas-action movie.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 10:59 AM (Q4IgG)

271 Weekly Prayer List always saddens, and often inspires, me. My feeble prayers are with you all.

Posted by: Javemss at December 23, 2023 10:59 AM (gfCY0)

272 266 It's a town in central Missouri, has a state prison where they do their executions. Or they used to, I don't know anymore.

Been there many times. There's nothing much of interest in Potosi. Think they've had a fairly active meth community there though. Prolly fentanyl now.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 10:57 AM (TcM3i)

Good to know.

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 11:00 AM (x7m+Z)

273 My family and I are driving through some lovely countryside in NJ. We have passed several houses with collapsed inflatables on their lawns. Santa, reindeer, elves. At one house the inflatable Santa had fallen down the stairs. FenSpouse remarked, "The inflatables must have had one heck of a Christmas party last night."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM (ZTKZS)

Those things are hysterical. One house on my old street had a Homer Simpson santa that was always collapsed by morning, and always in a different position, and being a simpson it always seemed correct somehow. Now, around the new house there is this one street where the Christmas displays that are off the charts and not an inflatable to be seen. Too tacky for that street it seems since every frigging house looks professionally done. Yeah, every area has one of "those" streets.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 23, 2023 11:00 AM (VwHCD)

274 Guy stopped at LaGuardia airport for trying to smuggle a diaper full of bullets onto the plane.

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Hmmmm. OK.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here at December 23, 2023 11:00 AM (FVME7)

275 He's a good boy to make that kind of trip just for us.
Posted by: G'rump928(c) at December 23, 2023 10:52 AM (aD39U)

Yes, he is. But I suspect the truth of the matter is that he's doing it every bit as much for himself as for you. The pull of home is never stronger than at Christmas.

Posted by: creeper at December 23, 2023 11:01 AM (cTCuP)

276 Sorry to hear that WI. Even more sorry who the feds are officially targeting. We know.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 23, 2023 11:03 AM (SquIT)

277 It takes a lot of guts to take a stand when they threaten to fire you. I gotta admit I folded once many years ago and I was lucky that a guy wasn't killed in the resulting accident. They fired me anyway after the investigation was completed.

I was blacklisted too and pretty much had to change careers in order to find a new job.

The Gov doesn't fuck around when it screws you over.

No shortage of sadistic pricks there.

Posted by: pawn at December 23, 2023 11:04 AM (QB+5g)

278 Nearsider, I'm sorry about your job; we now live in a time when actually following regs is deemed insubordination. I hope you find an even better fit away from the stink of the Fed.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 11:04 AM (+RQPJ)

279 Happy Saturday and prayers for the horde!

>>Lindsey Graham was asked on live TV about the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act that was more about censorship and racial justice than it was about "consumers." He had no clue what he was co-sponsoring (with Lizzy Warren of all people.)

I've mentioned this before, but. . . former actor and Congressman Fred Grandy has (had?) DC morning radio show. One point he made again and again: being in Congress is all about trading votes, so it is futile to analyze why your representative votes on any given legislation. He/she has very likely cast that vote that way in exchange for something else he/she wants and none of it has anything to do with what we want.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2023 11:04 AM (izj35)

280 >>A few months ago, I was tasked with putting my subordinate agents onto targets who all fell into one particular group, and refused, citing discrimination and targeting regulations. My attorney made a similar argument to MSPB which didn't bite. Insubordination is Insubordination, and as a supervisor, I undercut the chain of command.

Being a supervisor doesn't mean you stop having principles. Sounds like you stuck to your values and made the right choice despite the consequences. Good for you and I hope you find something new soon.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 23, 2023 11:04 AM (ZLI7S)

281 Law groups that deal with people being discriminated against because of religious issues and the Bill of Rights are Alliance Defending Freedom, Thomas More Law Group and Beckett Law.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 11:05 AM (ZTKZS)

282 My removal is effective a few days into January.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

Sorry to hear WN.
Long ago I had a colonel tell me that betting your bars can sometimes be painful. He wasn't wrong.
I hope 2024 brings something better to you.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 11:05 AM (W/lyH)

283 Tattooed Wenda stays on your mind.
One tough customer.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at December 23, 2023 11:05 AM (FCs/J)

284 Redstate says Trump is considering Nikki Haley as a VP.
Posted by: Erik In Texas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (z+KLG)

There's your evidence you should stop listening to what Redstate says.

They're lying to you.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 11:07 AM (TcM3i)

285 Too many requests this year and now involving cancer. Tomorrow, most likely I will be visiting my father’s grave; my first time there since the funeral.

Fuck cancer.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 23, 2023 11:07 AM (Q9bls)

286 284 Redstate says Trump is considering Nikki Haley as a VP.
Posted by: Erik In Texas at December 23, 2023 09:41 AM (z+KLG)

There's your evidence you should stop listening to what Redstate says.

They're lying to you.
Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 11:07 AM (TcM3i)

Considering isn’t the same as selecting. Let’s all take a deep breath…

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 23, 2023 11:08 AM (Q9bls)

287 Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 23, 2023 11:07 AM

So hard. So sorry.

Posted by: KT at December 23, 2023 11:08 AM (rrtZS)

288 Good to know.
Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 11:00 AM (x7m+Z)

It's a lovely area though. Lots of rolling hills (we used to call them mountains when I was a kid, but I've been out west for about 4 years now, so....).

Missouri is a beautiful state. Most of the people outside the cities are decent, hard working folk who will help you if you need something.

But like everywhere else, if there's nothing for the yoots to do, they'll get up to trouble.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 11:10 AM (TcM3i)

289 >> At one house the inflatable Santa had fallen down the stairs. FenSpouse remarked, "The inflatables must have had one heck of a Christmas party last night."

Hope it's that they don't have them plugged in.

Here in CO there are killjoy vandals who are slashing the throats of inflatables at night. Really.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2023 11:11 AM (izj35)

290 Just took a breakfast casserole out of the oven, all cheesy bubbly.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 23, 2023 11:11 AM (+RQPJ)

291 257: one finger. Believe it or not, to this day that is how I usually type. But I know the keyboard pattern and have since I first learned with a manual typewriter. So I tend to go fairly quickly.

My middle sister was talking shit to me back when I was in HS. My parents got me an electric typewriter (!) but she insisted I didn’t know how to type so I shouldn’t have gotten it. As she was droning on and on, I put my fingers on the home keys. That shut her up.

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 23, 2023 11:13 AM (Q9bls)

292 The best bacon is baked bacon.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 23, 2023 11:13 AM (NBVIP)

293 Considering isn’t the same as selecting. Let’s all take a deep breath…
Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at December 23, 2023 11:08 AM (Q9bls)

Nah, people say shit because they need to say shit. He's not considering her. Whoever came up with that notion is trolling, and if that's someone who posts at Redstate, then shame on them for it.

I don't go there, so maybe they're terrific fellas there, but that's just someone taking a piss out of Trump supporters.

Posted by: BurtTC at December 23, 2023 11:13 AM (TcM3i)

294 We need the mouse clicks.

Posted by: Redstate at December 23, 2023 11:14 AM (NBVIP)

295 Most people don't understand what it means to be principled anymore. That it is consistent, unyielding and sacrificial. It's never easy, and contrary to contemporary belief it's not standing with the mob, it's standing against it. It almost always costs you in some way, but in the end it is indescribably rewarding and satisfying.

Evil will try to steal all it can from you to make you waiver. It will attack your livelihood, your family, your shelter and your reputation. But it cannot and will never take your faithfulness to God and material truths- that is ultimately your greatest reward.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 23, 2023 11:17 AM (YF3RS)

296 260 My family and I are driving through some lovely countryside in NJ. We have passed several houses with collapsed inflatables on their lawns. Santa, reindeer, elves. At one house the inflatable Santa had fallen down the stairs. FenSpouse remarked, "The inflatables must have had one heck of a Christmas party last night."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 23, 2023 10:53 AM

The people around here turn their air pumps on at sunset and off before morning. So they’re always during daylight hours. I guess it saves on the electric bill.

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 11:18 AM (rbKZ6)

297 Here in CO there are killjoy vandals who are slashing the throats of inflatables at night. Really.
Posted by: Lizzy at December 23, 2023 11:11 AM (izj35)

Be a shame if the vandals suffered from a sucking chest wound. Hmm....longbow or crossbow? Decisions, decisions.

Posted by: Robin Hood defender of something at December 23, 2023 11:18 AM (iODuv)

298 Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

Sir, I am in awe of your courage.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 11:19 AM (RIvkX)

299 Morning, Horde. It's raining here the valley of the sunstroke.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 23, 2023 11:20 AM (tkR6S)

300 298 Posted by: Washington Nearsider at December 23, 2023 10:47 AM (gw34B)

Sir, I am in awe of your courage.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 11:19 AM

Agreed. I can pretty much imagine the scenario and it’s much to your credit to have refused. I hope you find new work soon!

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 11:22 AM (rbKZ6)

301 The closest I have come to living my principles is when I left the Boy Scouts rather than lie about who the boys had elected as troop leader.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 23, 2023 11:23 AM (RIvkX)

302 Washington Nearsider.... as a former FedGov employee (multiple departments, bureaus, agencies but no LE) I sympathize with your situation.

Good for you for standing on principle. Fight the good fight.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 23, 2023 11:24 AM (Q4IgG)

303 We’re late for the NOOD!

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 11:24 AM (rbKZ6)

304 We’re late for the NOOD!
Posted by: Moonbeam at December 23, 2023 11:24 AM (rbKZ6)

NOOD!!

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at December 23, 2023 11:27 AM (iODuv)

305 nood kt

Posted by: m at December 23, 2023 11:28 AM (x7m+Z)

306 Way, Way Downriver:

LOL. I should have mentioned I do my mouth, too. But no, not tough, lazy.

Posted by: Wenda at December 23, 2023 11:36 AM (17/Kb)

307 Washington nearsider, there is one more tactic that you and your lawyer can play. Become a whistleblower to Congress and the IG and you might consider going public which brings with it a liberty analysis by courts for wrongful termination.

Whistleblowers have certain statutory protections and the liberty interest if the 5th and 14th amendment protect people engaged in freedom of speech on a matter of public speech on a matter of policy importance.

Both of these efforts can make you toxic to the agency but can result in a court overturning a dismissal. Ask your attorney about the possibility of either if you think they might help your situation.

Posted by: whig at December 23, 2023 11:37 AM (8IKKJ)

308
So the idiot outgoing governor of Louisiana decided to issue 56 pardons, 40 of whom are convicted murderers. Someone should tell him that if any member of my family gets hurt by these convicts, he may get to see those swamps up close and personal.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 23, 2023 10:35 AM

Our Founding Fathers who came from Britain wanted nothing to do with the concept of 'The Queen Can Do No Wrong' but somehow our betters undid what they did.

That Governor should be personally financially responsible if any of those murderers go on to murder again. I mean stripped of every penny he owns, out on the street level of poverty. Perhaps even bring back 'debtors prison' level of responsibility to protect citizens.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 23, 2023 01:12 PM (enJYY)

309 Prayers for all, and congratulation Lilibeth!

Posted by: Don Draper at December 23, 2023 01:23 PM (564wD)

310 Prayers for the Horde.

Washington Nearsider, thank you for your courage and integrity.
I pray specially for justice for you.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at December 23, 2023 01:28 PM (IX0pp)

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