The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

(Photo H/T Blake)

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'Mornin' Horde. Hope you are all able to sit upright and drink your favorite beverage at the moment.

Before we get into today's Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping items (Rulz for those of you in Egg Harbor)

This an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away until the lovely and talented KT comes along.

Be kind to the Hectors and Sydneys of the world.

Feel free to run with sharp objects if you wish, no prayers for a GoFundMe account however.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Since I don't stop at Starbucks for coffee. I could care less about this move. What about you?

Starbucks now allowing use of personal cups for mobile orders, drive-thrus
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada can now order more sustainably, if they choose.
Effective Jan. 3, 2024, the coffee company is allowing customers to bring their own personal cups for mobile orders and drive-thrus in both countries, a spokesperson confirmed with Global News Thursday.
The move is part of the company’s ongoing effort to reduce cup waste in landfills and shift towards reusables.

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
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…..
12/9 – 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. She is in a catch-22: she can’t get chemo until her liver is health enough, but the tumors are also damaging her liver. Jim had an abdominal bug and had to go to the ER, but he’s better.
12/27 Update – The doctor confirmed that his wife is going through liver failure. Her “liver” is huge and 90% composed of metastases. He has no estimate for how long she has.
12/21 – Skip would appreciate prayers for recovery for his mom. She had a mini stroke before Christmas. She got to the hospital and seems fine and no outward side effects. She should be in rehabilitation soon.
12/21 – Nurse Ratched asked for prayers for a rare commenter that she knows, whose mother is dying. She is in her 90s and had a good run. Please pray for peace and calm at her passing. She is at home and on hospice.
12/21 – NaCly Dog asked for prayers for the mother-in-law of his old boss, who went to hospice.
12/21 – PD asked for prayers for Nick, who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable tumor. He will undergo aggressive chemotherapy. Prayers are needed for strength for him and his son.
12/21 – Oddbob asked for prayers that his house in TX sells soon. They had to move to NE on short notice a few months ago, to help care for their granddaughter. They don’t have the resources to pay for rent and also the mortgage for very long.
12/21 – FenelonSpoke asked for prayers again for Baby Lillian. She is back in the hospital with a hemoglobin issue. Baby Lillian is the great-niece of a member of her congregation.
12/26 – Anonosaurus Wrecks and Mrs. Wrecks could use some prayers. They had a terrible Christmas. Mrs. Wrecks took out the trash on Christmas Eve, and fell and broke her leg and her wrist. Then their daughter accidentally overdosed their dog with insulin. They had to take the dog to a super expensive emergency vet, but the dog is okay now. Mrs. Wrecks is still in the hospital because no pharmacies were open, so she couldn’t get any pain meds. She also needs special medical equipment.
12/27 – TecumsehTea requested prayers for a dear friend, Pastor Joe, who has a benign brain tumor that they have been watching. It has grown about ¾ of an inch in the past 6 months and needs to be removed. It’s in a tricky spot, making the surgery risky, but they can’t leave it for much longer. In the past 2 years he has dealt with a heart attack and prostate cancer, and now this. He has deep faith and trusts the Lord. His family is understandably anxious. Prayers for wisdom for the doctors, peace and comfort for his family, for continued mercy and healing for Pastor Joe.
12/29 – Captain Hate’s daughter sent word that Captain Hate had died. He had a steep decline over the past week. She sent the family’s thanks for their support.
12/30 – FenelonSpoke updated the Horde on their church organist, Jessie (age 95). She now has bronchitis. Prayers are much appreciated.
1/6 Update – Jessie has recovered from bronchitis and appreciates the prayers.
12/31 – Weak Geek and his family could use prayers. His father died on 12/26. He was 87. His passing was peaceful; he had been put on morphine for comfort care.
1/3 – Browndog asked for prayers. His PSA will be tested today, to see what’s up (or down). It’s been four years since he began this fight (#howwedoing).
1/6 – Our Country is Screwed asked for prayers for his daughter. At 26 years old, she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. They are still running tests and scans to determine what treatment options are available.
1/6 – Mindful Webworker asked for prayers for his oldest friend, who has some throat problem; looking at being fed via a tube. He’s a great guy and has been through a lot.
1/10 – GnuBreed posted that he has been mostly absent from the comments as he strove to get a liver transplant. He was not able to, due to a worn out body, and he will be entering hospice soon. His end is near. He says the transplant team made a fair judgement.
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.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 08:40 AM

Comments

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1 Waiting...

Posted by: Muldoon at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (991eG)

2 I'm slacking. Missed most of the ONT. Who knows what else.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (Angsy)

3 Scrambled eggs with buttered Wonder Bread toast and a side of bacon.

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (R/m4+)

4 Mornin' Horde.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:44 AM (ynpvh)

5 3 Scrambled eggs with buttered Wonder Bread toast and a side of bacon.

More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (R/m4+)

It is these simple things in life that make it worth living.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 08:44 AM (UcAQV)

6 Good Saturday morning. God's grace and mercy upon everyone on the prayer list.

Posted by: Ladyl at January 13, 2024 08:45 AM (+4oV5)

7 2 I'm slacking. Missed most of the ONT. Who knows what else.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (Angsy)

We understand there is a life to lead. So what if you missed Friday night's 6th grade bathroom humor.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:46 AM (aA3+G)

8 GnuBreed posted that he has been mostly absent from the comments as he strove to get a liver transplant. He was not able to, due to a worn out body, and he will be entering hospice soon. His end is near. He says the transplant team made a fair judgement.

I'm so sorry to hear this. May the peace of God comfort you.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:46 AM (SfhV1)

9 The apartment I am in has a hot water coffee heater and I sipping Nescafé as we speak

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 13, 2024 08:47 AM (zDpnK)

10 Morning.

Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...

Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)

11 Started Hospice care for wife a couple of days ago. Those folks can sure get meds and supplies fast. Wife mostly sleeps (about 12-15 hours a day), but is mostly not in pain, thank the Lord. She's mostly able to walk around on her own for now (but I'm always there to make sure she doesn't fall down and get hurt). She's sad that she won't be able to see the youngest make 18.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

12 Mis Hum - I have to shovel today. Or, I could just pour hot coffee on my driveway. How's by you?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (SfhV1)

13 10 Morning.

Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...

Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)

If you change the words, you can make it Valentine's music...
♪Deck the halls with hearts and flowers♫

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:49 AM (ynpvh)

14 12 Mis Hum - I have to shovel today. Or, I could just pour hot coffee on my driveway. How's by you?
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (SfhV1)

We didn't get much snow. It's still snowing.
I guess the brunt of the storm arrives later today.
I'm not holding my breath. Our snow total predictions have changed at least 5 times since Thursday night.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:50 AM (aA3+G)

15 We understand there is a life to lead. So what if you missed Friday night's 6th grade bathroom humor.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:46 AM (aA3+G)

Oh, I read it. Made a comment or two as well. Just, the next thing I know, it's 2am.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 13, 2024 08:50 AM (Angsy)

16 BRCC AK47

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 13, 2024 08:50 AM (lwOKI)

17 12 Mis Hum - I have to shovel today. Or, I could just pour hot coffee on my driveway. How's by you?

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (SfhV1)

is a chilly...37°F this morning here in Sunny Sandy Eggo. High will be mid 60's.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:50 AM (ynpvh)

18 GnuBreed posted that he has been mostly absent from the comments as he strove to get a liver transplant. He was not able to, due to a worn out body, and he will be entering hospice soon. His end is near. He says the transplant team made a fair judgement.

GnuBreed is good peeps. Sorry to hear this, man.

Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:51 AM (oWDEg)

19 Jim, Prayers for the both of you during this final part of her journey through this life.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 08:51 AM (hH3Px)

20 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

This must be so hard for all of you. You are in my prayers. God be with you.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:51 AM (SfhV1)

21 big willow:
NGU, glad you made it there safe, stay that way.
Hike to the market, refreshing your language - you're going to come home in shape. A prayer for you and yours.
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>>>" I think there should be diversity. I think we should have some Republicans on the committee."
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Zinger, good for you.
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Hiya, JT.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 08:51 AM (a8y2i)

22 Good morning MisHum. Is it cold up there yet?

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (vFG9F)

23 Some woman on the DM claims Ozempic made her vomit until her teeth fell out. Talk about permanent weight loss. Reminds me of the joke about how to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (vFG9F)

24 Have a good people, but as part of that day:

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) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (hOUT3)

25 Might need more coffee, first pot was a almost disaster so only got 1 cup out of it.

Posted by: Skip at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (fwDg9)

26 And prayers for GnuBreed as well.

I hope he has family with him during this time.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 08:53 AM (hH3Px)

27 "Since I don't stop at Starbucks for coffee. I could care less about this move. What about you?

Sounds nasty. They are going to be handling people's gross unwashed cups.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:53 AM (vFG9F)

28 If you change the words, you can make it Valentine's music...
♪Deck the halls with hearts and flowers♫
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:49 AM (ynpvh)

Dude...this is like a billion dollar idea.

We must make this happen. Schmaltzy crossover Christmas/Valentine's music.

Imagine the filthy lucre!

Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:54 AM (+XASd)

29 Starbucks: An old English phrase meaning "burnt coffee served by pompous blue-haired non-binary idiots."

Posted by: Infidel de Manahatta at January 13, 2024 08:54 AM (6OAmc)

30 Good morning {{{Ladyl}}}!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 13, 2024 08:54 AM (hOUT3)

31 hiya

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 08:55 AM (T4tVD)

32 Sorry to hear that, jim.

Hope she has an easy path to the other side.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 08:55 AM (zZu0s)

33 23 Some woman on the DM claims Ozempic made her vomit until her teeth fell out. Talk about permanent weight loss. Reminds me of the joke about how to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (vFG9F)

My Gainzzzz...
Got sick middle of last month (vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days). Gut STILL isn't right. Week after, caught the virus going around, still have a lingering cough. I'm still down just over 10 lbs on the sick-fast diet.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:55 AM (ynpvh)

34 We understand there is a life to lead. So what if you missed Friday night's 6th grade bathroom humor.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:46 AM (aA3+G)
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It still goes down on your permanent record!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (BpYfr)

35 Green Bay's young QB Jordan Love is being hailed as Hero of the People. Yesterday he pulled a young lady's car out of a snowy ditch.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (SfhV1)

36 26 And prayers for GnuBreed as well.

I hope he has family with him during this time.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 08:53 AM (hH3Px)

My prayers for this as well. Tough loosing another Moron

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (aA3+G)

37 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)
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I pray for His presence and strength for you and your wife.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (a8y2i)

38 Good Morning.

Prayers for GnuBreed and jim.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (R4t5M)

39 34 We understand there is a life to lead. So what if you missed Friday night's 6th grade bathroom humor.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:46 AM (aA3+G)
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It still goes down on your permanent record!
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (BpYfr)

Spoken like a true Educator

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (aA3+G)

40 Working on frying up some "mush" (cornmeal). Ends up a bit like a cross between a cornbread muffin and fried grits. Cooked in a little butter, salted and topped with an over-easy fried egg.

Gets the bowls moving.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (Q4IgG)

41 Good morning Horde, thx MisHum. Prayers to all Hordians and their loved ones in need. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Got about 2 inches of rain last night , on top of 1 1/2 inches of rain and 8 inches of snow this week . Flooding getting sporty and potholes are already appearing.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (Yem6A)

42 Birdbath status?

Posted by: Just Wondering at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (NBVIP)

43 Thank you. All prayers gratefully accepted.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:58 AM (ynpvh)

44 Working on frying up some "mush" (cornmeal). Ends up a bit like a cross between a cornbread muffin and fried grits. Cooked in a little butter, salted and topped with an over-easy fried egg.

Gets the bowls moving.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (Q4IgG)

Why? Are they trying to get away? Don't your bowls like mush?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 13, 2024 08:58 AM (Angsy)

45 Compared to other's problems, mine are minuscule. All in all, I feel pretty lucky. Prayers for all the Horde and their kin going thru tough times.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:59 AM (vFG9F)

46 >>>>still down just over 10 lbs on the sick-fast diet.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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Never had a diet so well as being sick.
Sick joke.
Well, I'm at a weight I should be so fighting now to keep it there.

If you're working to get it back up Ensure or Boost will complement that. Chocolate Chip cookies mashed in vanilla ice cream helps too.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:01 AM (a8y2i)

47 >>> Be kind to the Hectors and Sydneys of the world.

It will probably confuse them.

Posted by: fluffy at January 13, 2024 09:01 AM (86W+h)

48
Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

You gotta watch those truck stops. There's one near me where two beautiful women hang out. While you get busy with one woman the other woman steals your wallet.

It's happened six times to me already.

Posted by: Public Service Announcement at January 13, 2024 09:01 AM (nIvob)

49 Birdbath status?
Posted by: Just Wondering at January 13, 2024 08:57 AM (NBVIP)

awaiting customers.....

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:02 AM (T4tVD)

50 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

Prayers for you and your family.

Posted by: f at January 13, 2024 09:02 AM (aA3+G)

51 46 >>>>still down just over 10 lbs on the sick-fast diet.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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Never had a diet so well as being sick.
Sick joke.
Well, I'm at a weight I should be so fighting now to keep it there.

If you're working to get it back up Ensure or Boost will complement that. Chocolate Chip cookies mashed in vanilla ice cream helps too.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:01 AM (a8y2i)

I was a good 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight anyway. Problem is, my pants keep falling down...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:02 AM (ynpvh)

52 Jordan Love is going to show Dallas what a QB looks like.

Posted by: Jamaica at January 13, 2024 09:03 AM (Eeb9P)

53 Mornin' Horde.

Others have said and will say it better, but adding my prayers and love for GnuBreed, Jim's wife, and all the Horde and our loved ones.

I'd like to request prayers for R, a beloved family member who has pancreatic cancer. He is feeling pretty normal at this point. It was discovered while checking for something else. It doesn't look like there are any reasonable treatment options for him, though.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 09:03 AM (CL9FV)

54 Waiting...
Posted by: Muldoon

Want some Ex-Lax ?

Hiya Muldoon !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:03 AM (T4tVD)

55 Christmas tree comes down today.

Posted by: Jamaica at January 13, 2024 09:04 AM (Eeb9P)

56 Great good morning, Hrothgar!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at January 13, 2024 09:04 AM (+4oV5)

57 Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...

Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)
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Owners must be Eastern Orthodox.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:05 AM (llXky)

58 >>> 37°F this morning here in Sunny Sandy Eggo.

Is he Carmen's brother?

Posted by: fluffy at January 13, 2024 09:06 AM (86W+h)

59 Ahhh, Brahms! *Brahms does not get as much love as the other two of the three, but he deserves it !

Posted by: runner at January 13, 2024 09:06 AM (V13WU)

60 Hiya, JT.
Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 08:51 AM (a8y2i)

Hiya !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:06 AM (T4tVD)

61 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

Prayers for your wife, you and family. Wish there was more we could do.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:07 AM (UcAQV)

62 53 Mornin' Horde.

Others have said and will say it better, but adding my prayers and love for GnuBreed, Jim's wife, and all the Horde and our loved ones.

I'd like to request prayers for R, a beloved family member who has pancreatic cancer. He is feeling pretty normal at this point. It was discovered while checking for something else. It doesn't look like there are any reasonable treatment options for him, though.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 09:03 AM (CL9FV)

Pancreatic cancer is a sneaky bastard. You don't feel it until it's gotten to the point where there's little that be done. My wife's great-aunt had that. Her kids and grandkids refused to tell her what was wrong with her (which infuriated me). Why? They didn't want her spending their inheritance...She knew something was wrong when at her last birthday we gave her a nice small sum of cash (preferred gift for Chinese) as fun money.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:07 AM (ynpvh)

63 Starting on my first cuppa now
Ahh

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:07 AM (bxgno)

64 Prayers up for alla Youse !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (T4tVD)

65 Starbucks: An old English phrase meaning "burnt coffee served by pompous blue-haired non-binary idiots."

Posted by: Infidel de Manahatta at January 13, 2024 08:54 AM (6OAmc)
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One has to appreciate the crassness of the move as well as its justification. It's a like a top-end restaurant making you bring your own napkins and tableware on the grounds of "sustainability."

Oh, and wipe down your table when you're through but don't forget to tip the staff!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (llXky)

66 58 >>> 37°F this morning here in Sunny Sandy Eggo.

Is he Carmen's brother?

Posted by: fluffy at January 13, 2024 09:06 AM (86W+h)

Dunno, and I can't find Carmen to ask her.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (ynpvh)

67 Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada can now order more sustainably, if they choose.

Effective Jan. 3, 2024, the coffee company is allowing customers to bring their own personal cups for mobile orders and drive-thrus in both countries, a spokesperson confirmed with Global News Thursday.

The move is part of the company’s ongoing effort to reduce cup waste in landfills and shift towards reusables.

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I think it's hilarious that they're doing their best to convince people that saving hundreds of millions of dollars on cups with logos on them (and the lids, and the little sleeve, and the etc) is "saving the earth" and not "saving them billions of dollars in a sh*tty economy"

See also: Subway is now copying Jimmy Johns in trying to convince people that slicing meat in the store is "fresh" and not the cheapest way to purchase large quantities of meat.

it's the Monty Python "String" skit in real life.

youtube.com/watch?v=WzAB0P5KFyY

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (/TehT)

68 Jamaica--

You make me feel better. Got the outdoor decorations down a week ago and then un-decorated the tree earlier this week...and then life intervened. We have a fake tree so it needs to be taken down (3 parts), packed into the storage bag, and then hauled upstairs. We've probably had time to do it but neither husband nor I could summon up the energy.

If not today, we're getting very cold weather starting tomorrow so we'll be stuck inside and will have no more excuses.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (FEVMW)

69 Morning again, all,

What people do at a Starbucks, or what Starbucks does about it, fills me with mild but waning interest.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (omVj0)

70 Okay Screamie !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (T4tVD)

71 >>>I was a good 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight anyway. Problem is, my pants keep falling down...

Posted by: jim
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I bought a couple of web belts (appropriate colors) with D-ring buckles. There are also standard looking, with standard buckles, woven belts. Just push the buckle tung through at the exact spot you choose.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:09 AM (a8y2i)

72 The apartment I am in has a hot water coffee heater and I sipping Nescafé as we speak
Posted by: Nevergiveup January 13, 2024 08:47 AM (zDpnK)

Are you there ?? *sorry to hear about the Nescafe..

Posted by: runner at January 13, 2024 09:09 AM (V13WU)

73 Well, they caught the guy who stole the mail truck. No word if he was able to post bond.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 09:09 AM (vFG9F)

74 Pancreatic cancer is a sneaky bastard. You don't feel it until it's gotten to the point where there's little that be done. My wife's great-aunt had that. Her kids and grandkids refused to tell her what was wrong with her (which infuriated me). Why? They didn't want her spending their inheritance...She knew something was wrong when at her last birthday we gave her a nice small sum of cash (preferred gift for Chinese) as fun money.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:07 AM (ynpvh)
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Paul Harrell has it and in characteristic fashion handed his channel over to his brother.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:10 AM (llXky)

75 Are you there ?? *sorry to hear about the Nescafe..

Yup here. In Jerusalem

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 13, 2024 09:10 AM (zDpnK)

76 G'mornin' everyone!

I echo what fd said up @45.

prayers for all!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 09:10 AM (WsTvr)

77 Heard an interesting statement concerning the Houthi's and their constant launching of attacks against shipping.

'The Unite States seems to be committed to firing against arrows....and not the archers'

Of course the other night changed that somewhat. But overall, I think it still stands.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (hH3Px)

78 Yup here. In Jerusalem
Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 13, 2024 09:10 AM (zDpnK)

Everybody ! Our man in Jerusalem !

Posted by: runner at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (V13WU)

79 Since Mis Hum is around I'd ask about how cold for how long to have "safe" ice but...
No fancy ice tent with heater and such, like the Uncut Angling guy (he's a hoot folks) on utube has.
And ain't enough layers on the planet to keep me warm in the open on a frozen lake...at my age...

Posted by: Teej at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (O/WaE)

80 61 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

Prayers for your wife, you and family. Wish there was more we could do.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:07 AM (UcAQV)

Thank you. It's in God's hands, as it's always been.
I take comfort in knowing that God knows, even if I don't.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (ynpvh)

81 GnuBreed -
So sorry to hear this. We will pray for you. My email is my nic. Reach out if you like. (open invite to all).

As Jesus said -"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them"

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (UcAQV)

82 Back from airing up the Buick's tires. They were all down to 32, when they should be 33 at a minimum. If we really are going to see below freezing temps, airing them to 35, as I just did, should insure they will be at 33 or so for the length of the big chill. This will help with gas mileage and handling. Flabby tires are no fun.

Though I did learn in Denver that if you need to drive in snow, letting a pound or three out of the tires will let them spread out a little and give you more traction. Never tried it myself; true?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (omVj0)

83 My prayers for this as well. Tough loosing another Moron
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 08:56 AM (aA3+G)

Speaking of lost Morons, we do have confirmation that Captain Hate has passed, a long-time member of the Horde. His name needs to be added to the list of absent friends in the side bar.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (tkR6S)

84 Some woman on the DM claims Ozempic made her vomit until her teeth fell out. Talk about permanent weight loss. Reminds me of the joke about how to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat.
Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (vFG9F)

Vomiting enough for the acid to burn your teeth out would take significant time-- if you did it across a short enough time span you'd die of dehydration or end up in the ICU. Did she never take a step back and say, "I started taking this drug and now I vomit everything I eat across the room, maybe I should stop"?

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (H5IZ1)

85 Winter finally showed up yesterday. Temps should be reaching 0 next week, which is a bit disappointing because the grandkids have been wanting to play in the snow for so long. Now we have it, it's too cold for them to stay out in it for long.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (llXky)

86 "Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (SfhV1)

87 71 >>>I was a good 10-15 lbs over my ideal weight anyway. Problem is, my pants keep falling down...

Posted by: jim
--------------------

I bought a couple of web belts (appropriate colors) with D-ring buckles. There are also standard looking, with standard buckles, woven belts. Just push the buckle tung through at the exact spot you choose.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:09 AM (a8y2i)

I'll end up using my leather punch and add a couple of new holes to my existing belt.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (ynpvh)

88 Prayers for all in need especially GnuBreed and jim.

Hospice is a godsend. It takes a very special person to do the work they do. I liken them to angels on earth.

Posted by: Tuna at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (oaGWv)

89
In doing some research on a Polish family I found an obituary of a woman who had successfully fought off pancreatic cancer for 19 years. It was a little surprising considering its reputation.

Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (nIvob)

90 If so inclined, consider sharing contact with one another. In times of need, or loss, we have a way to contact one another or at least update the rest of the Horde. My info is in my nic.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (UcAQV)

91 Speaking of lost Morons, we do have confirmation that Captain Hate has passed, a long-time member of the Horde. His name needs to be added to the list of absent friends in the side bar.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (tkR6S)
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A great loss to the book thread. I enjoyed his rants about Gibbon.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (llXky)

92 3 Scrambled eggs with buttered Wonder Bread toast and a side of bacon.

More coffee...
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 13, 2024 08:43 AM (R/m4+)

It is these simple things in life that make it worth living.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 08:44 AM (UcAQV)

Like guitars tuned good and firm feeling women . . .

Posted by: Waylon at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (4I/2K)

93 Speaking of lost Morons, we do have confirmation that Captain Hate has passed, a long-time member of the Horde. His name needs to be added to the list of absent friends in the side bar.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (tkR6S)

Thank you for letting us know. Prayers for all who loved him.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (SfhV1)

94 So sorry to hear about Gnu Breed. He will be in my prayers.

Jim, been praying for your wife and all of you.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 13, 2024 09:14 AM (iF0sF)

95 "letting a pound or three out of the tires will let them spread out a little and give you more traction. Never tried it myself; true?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius"

When I spent a lot of time in the mud, I would drop the pressure on my 34" tires down to 20psi or so. Still got stuck sometimes. That's why I don't spend much time in the mud anymore.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 09:14 AM (vFG9F)

96 Speaking of lost Morons, we do have confirmation that Captain Hate has passed, a long-time member of the Horde. His name needs to be added to the list of absent friends in the side bar.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (tkR6S)

Any chance there is a link to the obit?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (UcAQV)

97 In doing some research on a Polish family I found an obituary of a woman who had successfully fought off pancreatic cancer for 19 years. It was a little surprising considering its reputation.

Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:13 AM (nIvob)
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Apparently it's one of those things where there are different subsets, some of which can linger, others are curtains almost immediately.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (llXky)

98 79 Since Mis Hum is around I'd ask about how cold for how long to have "safe" ice but...
No fancy ice tent with heater and such, like the Uncut Angling guy (he's a hoot folks) on utube has.
And ain't enough layers on the planet to keep me warm in the open on a frozen lake...at my age...

Our lake has 3-5" of ice, normally it has about 8"
I've heard other lakes have 6-9" of ice.

And yes I use a one man pop up with a Mr. Heater. You have to be comfy in your pursuits.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (aA3+G)

99 Hiya Grammie !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (T4tVD)

100 77 Heard an interesting statement concerning the Houthi's and their constant launching of attacks against shipping.

'The Unite States seems to be committed to firing against arrows....and not the archers'

Of course the other night changed that somewhat. But overall, I think it still stands.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 09:11 AM (hH3Px)

Much less firing upon the chiefs who are ordering the arrows be fired.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (ynpvh)

101 Stay safe Cap'n !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (T4tVD)

102 Prayer up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (ju2Fy)

103 Hiya JT!

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:16 AM (SfhV1)

104 "Much less firing upon the chiefs who are ordering the arrows be fired."

Excellent point.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2024 09:16 AM (hH3Px)

105 Hiya JT!
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:16 AM (SfhV1)

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:17 AM (T4tVD)

106 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Shabbos Goy at January 13, 2024 09:17 AM (V5BDR)

107 I always figured Nescafe was way, way better than nuffin' , I have consumed a lot of it over the years, not to mention Tasters Choice, Medaglia D'Oro, and numerous other brands of the Lifegiving Fluid.

don't get me wrong, not sayin' there aren't better forms of coffee, but there are also definitely worse.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 09:17 AM (WsTvr)

108 What people do at a Starbucks, or what Starbucks does about it, fills me with mild but waning interest.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2024 09:08 AM (omVj0)
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It's an interesting indicator of where woke corporatism is these days, nothing more.

If McDonalds said "bring your own cup" it would be crass profiteering, but as long as one invokes Holy Gaia, it's okay.

Yet another example of Yard Sign Calvinism, which is the preponderant faith among our ruling class.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:18 AM (llXky)

109 Much less firing upon the chiefs who are ordering the arrows be fired.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (ynpvh)
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Standard military doctrine used to be to strike at the head of the enemy. Remove their leadership (kings, generals, etc.) to break their will to fight.

Now we just attempt to defeat individual members of a Zerg rush.

Idiots.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 13, 2024 09:18 AM (BpYfr)

110 Black tea with a lemon wedge.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:18 AM (4I/2K)

111 107 I always figured Nescafe was way, way better than nuffin' , I have consumed a lot of it over the years, not to mention Tasters Choice, Medaglia D'Oro, and numerous other brands of the Lifegiving Fluid.

don't get me wrong, not sayin' there aren't better forms of coffee, but there are also definitely worse.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 09:17 AM (WsTvr)

I assume ersatz coffee ranks up (down?) there. Chicory anyone?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:19 AM (ynpvh)

112 Any chance there is a link to the obit?
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (UcAQV)

I don't have it. The report I read here came from another one or two 'Rons who can be considered trustworthy.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:19 AM (tkR6S)

113 I went out back to refill the bird feeder. Took the dog with me. I don't recommend it. Temperature dropped to -3 with 15mph. My hands got cold even with fingerless mitts on so went back in as quickly as I could. The stray did go out and straight under the house. He's been in all night and just gets antsy to go out.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:19 AM (L8hCM)

114 Oh GnuBreed!
I pray for your comfort and strength as you face the final journey we must all embark on.
Let us pray this together:

GRANT unto us, Lord Jesus, ever to follow the example of Thy Holy Family, that in the hour of our death Thy glorious Virgin Mother together with blessed Joseph may come to meet us and we may be worthily received by Thee into Thy everlasting dwelling place: Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:19 AM (bxgno)

115 Someone posted a message from captain Hate's daughter about him passing. I know he was in ill health.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:20 AM (L8hCM)

116 "Bring yer own refillable cup"

I foresee no possible sanitary contamination and cluster outbreaks of transmissible diseases. None at all. This is fine.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:21 AM (4I/2K)

117 Two cups already since 0400, probably time for more.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:21 AM (twtgX)

118 The middle East is not known for its coffee, unless you like Turkish, which I do.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (TZpeN)

119 117 Two cups already since 0400, probably time for more.
Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:21 AM (twtgX)

I hope they were at least 22 oz cups.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (aA3+G)

120 I foresee no possible sanitary contamination and cluster outbreaks of transmissible diseases. None at all. This is fine.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:21 AM (4I/2K)

Let's bring back public wells with a lead drinking cup on a chain. After all, it's Sustainable.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (H5IZ1)

121 Annie's Stew, thanks for the weekly updates.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (LhtZu)

122 as for worse, I'm thinking of the hot brownish liquid dispensed under the name of coffee by vending machines, which strains at the boundaries of "better than nuffin' "

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 09:23 AM (WsTvr)

123 118 The middle East is not known for its coffee, unless you like Turkish, which I do.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (TZpeN)

With all the highly-caffeinated coffee the drink and cigarettes they chain-smoke, it's a wonder that more Turks don't run around blowning themselves up for Allah...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (ynpvh)

124 Someone posted a message from captain Hate's daughter about him passing. I know he was in ill health.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:20 AM (L8hCM)
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I'd love to read that if anyone recalls when she posted....

Thanks

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (wP/hA)

125 For Captain Hate, my birthday buddy:

REQUIEM aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (bxgno)

126 By the way, I wonder how long it'll be before someone hands a bucket into the window at Starbucks. "Blonde roast, please. What? You said bring your own!"

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (H5IZ1)

127 120 I foresee no possible sanitary contamination and cluster outbreaks of transmissible diseases. None at all. This is fine.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:21 AM (4I/2K)

Let's bring back public wells with a lead drinking cup on a chain. After all, it's Sustainable.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (H5IZ1)

Lead makes water taste sweeeet! Yum, yum.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (ynpvh)

128 If so inclined, consider sharing contact with one another. In times of need, or loss, we have a way to contact one another or at least update the rest of the Horde. My info is in my nic.
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed
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I second this (so I'm putting my email back in my nic)

On several occasions Hordelings have come alongside me in times of need (especially when J was dying, and later when I was moving from Wyo to SC, but other occasions as well).

There is no way I can ever repay their extraordinary kindness, but if it's in my power to help a Hordeling, I am there.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (CL9FV)

129 126 By the way, I wonder how long it'll be before someone hands a bucket into the window at Starbucks. "Blonde roast, please. What? You said bring your own!"

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:24 AM (H5IZ1)

A growler of coffee?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:25 AM (ynpvh)

130
Here's a picture you don't see everyday, a young woman reading the best selling book of all time.

https://t.ly/Ykr0I

Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:25 AM (nIvob)

131 130
Here's a picture you don't see everyday, a young woman reading the best selling book of all time.

https://t.ly/Ykr0I

Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:25 AM (nIvob)

Fenn-worthy in all respects.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:26 AM (ynpvh)

132 118 The middle East is not known for its coffee, unless you like Turkish, which I do.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:22 AM (TZpeN)

Double shot glass sized hot tea with a ton of sugar in it. It's actually quite tasty. They served us tea and fresh flatbread in a few towns we went into in Iraq; good stuff.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:26 AM (H5IZ1)

133 Home from a week of travel to Moorestown, NJ.

MegaRoy missed me, wouldn't eat his wet food with his fiber (he's over 29 in cat years and needs it) while I was gone. Junior-ette is home for the weekend. Likes her first week of Linear Algebra. Smash is chillin'. Chores for today are to disconnect the garden hoses and put the antifreeze styrofoam caps on the spigots.

Posted by: BifBewalski at January 13, 2024 09:27 AM (3CCua)

134 I've read all the prayer requests, and I thank Annie's Stew for compiling them and AoSHQ for posting them.

Posted by: gp at January 13, 2024 09:27 AM (MvF+J)

135 >>> Much less firing upon the chiefs who are ordering the arrows be fired.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:15 AM (ynpvh)
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Standard military doctrine used to be to strike at the head of the enemy. Remove their leadership (kings, generals, etc.) to break their will to fight.

Now we just attempt to defeat individual members of a Zerg rush.

Idiots.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Back when GWOT kicked off they (US) should have after their "generals' - Miltant Imans.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 13, 2024 09:27 AM (cOq4q)

136 After SanFranPsycho posted a few days ago about injera, I'm intrigued; I can see how all the pores on one side of the bread could do a wonderful job of soaking up sauces along with the food you're scooping up.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (ynpvh)

137 Speaking of lost Morons, we do have confirmation that Captain Hate has passed, a long-time member of the Horde. His name needs to be added to the list of absent friends in the side bar.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (tkR6S)

Captain Hate was a funny guy. I'm going to miss him in the comments.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (nFnyb)

138 My mother spent 25 years watching my dad die slowly. Couldn't do any of that stuff semi wealthy retired couples do.
She was feeling guilty about taking cruises for once.
After surviving cancer.
I told her "Mom. With what you sacraficed for dad I want to inherit a maxed out Visa card. Spend every dime on yourself and enjoy it."

She's doing the European coast this summer. Then Alaska in the fall.

Prayers up to all.

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (el3fG)

139 From 12/29:

"I want to let you know Dad died last night at 9:06 PM. He had a steep decline over the past week. Please let his friends know, and thank everyone for the support
(From his daughter Heather)

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (L8hCM)

140 I've read all the prayer requests, and I thank Annie's Stew for compiling them and AoSHQ for posting them.
Posted by: gp at January 13, 2024 09:27 AM (MvF+J)

Seconded !

Posted by: JT at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (T4tVD)

141 Don't remember what thread it was in but I copied it to send to Annie.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (L8hCM)

142 I've read that the New York Times Bestseller lists routinely leaves off the Bible even though it's always reliably in first place.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (SfhV1)

143 >>>Yet another example of Yard Sign Calvinism, which is the preponderant faith among our ruling class.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:18 AM (llXky)

“Yard Sign Calvinism” That’s brilliant phrase! Healing, good health and peace to all. Thanks for the thread MH.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (hEv4o)

144 And ain't enough layers on the planet to keep me warm in the open on a frozen lake...at my age...
Posted by: Teej

There is a couple on YT called Lost Lakes that camp any time of the year in Canada in tents. But they are Canadians, who sweat when the summer days get over 50 degrees.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (TZpeN)

145 Here's a picture you don't see everyday, a young woman reading the best selling book of all time.

https://t.ly/Ykr0I
Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:25 AM (nIvob)

She sure is smiling. Must be reading the jokes and taunts Elijah made to the prophets of Baal.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:30 AM (4I/2K)

146 Paul Harrell has it and in characteristic fashion handed his channel over to his brother.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:10 AM (llXky)

Paul Harrel, the gun guy? Oh, that's such bad news

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (DoggV)

147 Some woman on the DM claims Ozempic made her vomit until her teeth fell out. Talk about permanent weight loss. Reminds me of the joke about how to lose 10 pounds of ugly fat.
Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 08:52 AM (vFG9F)

Vomiting enough for the acid to burn your teeth out would take significant time-- if you did it across a short enough time span you'd die of dehydration or end up in the ICU. Did she never take a step back and say, "I started taking this drug and now I vomit everything I eat across the room, maybe I should stop"?
Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:12 AM (H5IZ1)

Yeah, that's not the way any of this works.

My bet? For her claim to eve approach reality, she had to have had perio disease to the point where her teeth were flopping around in her mouth and a light breeze would make them come out.

Brush and floss daily people.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (nFnyb)

148 Good morning, and it's an exciting day. Our new John Deere is due today to replace a venerable 1972 Shibarua that had just developed more problems than can be productively dealt with. Besides, wife and daughter can safely operate the Deere. Got it with a landscape rake that will help scrape up the mesquite saplings that got mowed over. Even the small mesquites are pretty vicious.

Posted by: Erik In Texas at January 13, 2024 09:32 AM (z+KLG)

149 I've read that the New York Times Bestseller lists routinely leaves off the Bible even though it's always reliably in first place.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (SfhV1)

I've also heard (don't know if this is true) that television ratings stopped tracking professional wrestling because they didn't want to admit that all the super serious nightly news and TV shows were being beaten by roided out men in Spandex hitting each other with folding chairs.

Them What Is In Charge don't like to look stupid.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:32 AM (H5IZ1)

150 Thanks MH!
Just went to grab a link but way to long. Last (and only) time I tried to tiny url it wouldn't let me copy its link to paste it.
Uncut angling ice fishing crappie in utube search box will bring it up. Funny and hammering the crappie. 15 min.

Posted by: Teej at January 13, 2024 09:33 AM (O/WaE)

151 My bet? For her claim to eve approach reality, she had to have had perio disease to the point where her teeth were flopping around in her mouth and a light breeze would make them come out.

Brush and floss daily people.
Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (nFnyb)

Or she had dentures already...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:33 AM (tkR6S)

152 Jim @ 123-
That’s the Turk’s business.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:34 AM (twtgX)

153 145 Here's a picture you don't see everyday, a young woman reading the best selling book of all time.

https://t.ly/Ykr0I
Posted by: New IP New Nic at January 13, 2024 09:25 AM (nIvob)

She sure is smiling. Must be reading the jokes and taunts Elijah made to the prophets of Baal.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:30 AM (4I/2K)

I find humorous where Moses remarried a dark woman and his brother and sister gave Moses a hard time, so God gave Miriam leprosy, turning her very white, only being healed after Moses' plea to God and her being out of the camp seven days. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:35 AM (ynpvh)

154 Question for the Horde:
Is whole bean coffee better than ground coffee?

I've been drinking ground coffee all my life. Just wondering if whole bean is any different.

Posted by: dantesed at January 13, 2024 09:35 AM (88xKn)

155 Did you know that Brahms spelled backwards is Smharb?

What is even more amazing is that someone besides myself sent you a classical music link!

Posted by: Isophorone at January 13, 2024 09:35 AM (42qwK)

156 149 I've read that the New York Times Bestseller lists routinely leaves off the Bible even though it's always reliably in first place.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:29 AM (SfhV1)

I've also heard (don't know if this is true) that television ratings stopped tracking professional wrestling because they didn't want to admit that all the super serious nightly news and TV shows were being beaten by roided out men in Spandex hitting each other with folding chairs.

Them What Is In Charge don't like to look stupid.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:32 AM (H5IZ1)

Like CPI using steak until it became too expensive so the went to ground beef (hamburger) instead. Today? Who knows, maybe they use hamburger helper.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (ynpvh)

157 Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (ynpvh)

Prayers for your wife and everyone. It's good that you have time together without much pain

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (y3grw)

158 The old fashioned, capitalist way, of doing the coffee cup is that you purchase a decorative corporate cup which entitles one to a pleasant discount with every purchase.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (a8y2i)

159 Them What Is In Charge don't like to look stupid.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:32 AM (H5IZ1)

Well, it ain't working.

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (AwYPR)

160 "My bet? For her claim to eve approach reality, she had to have had perio disease to the point where her teeth were flopping around in her mouth and a light breeze would make them come out.
Brush and floss daily people.
Posted by: naturalfake"

Meth. Causes teeth loss and brain damage.

Posted by: fd at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (vFG9F)

161 I am so sorry for peoples' trials but thankful that we can pray for each other. That is a very special part of the board.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (gIdNC)

162 Frequent vomiting can have major side effects (just look up bulimia) but losing teeth is unlikely. Could it be a different side effect of Ozempic though? Dunno

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (bxgno)

163 152 Jim @ 123-
That’s the Turk’s business.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:34 AM (twtgX)

Istanbul (not Constantinople)...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:38 AM (ynpvh)

164 Ozempic now comes with a warning about Medullary thyroid cancer

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:38 AM (bxgno)

165 She sure is smiling. Must be reading the jokes and taunts Elijah made to the prophets of Baal.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:30 AM (4I/2K)

I would also point out that the Song of Solomon is a thing. Teh wimminz like that kind of literature...

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:38 AM (H5IZ1)

166 Did you know that Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs?

They are inca hoots!

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:38 AM (4I/2K)

167 158 The old fashioned, capitalist way, of doing the coffee cup is that you purchase a decorative corporate cup which entitles one to a pleasant discount with every purchase.
Posted by: Braenyard

Wawa used to do that BC (before Covid)

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:39 AM (bxgno)

168 Is whole bean coffee better than ground coffee?

I've been drinking ground coffee all my life. Just wondering if whole bean is any different.
Posted by: dantesed

Yes. It tastes much more fresh. Once I started grinding I never went back.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:39 AM (TZpeN)

169 Starbucks: I sometimes use the Starbucks dark roast Keurig pods. Tastes exactly like the stuff you buy in their stores. But, no pink haired, nose-ringed, tatted up Antifa recruiters to deal with.

Posted by: Queequeg the Harpooner at January 13, 2024 09:40 AM (9X60i)

170 My bet? For her claim to eve approach reality, she had to have had perio disease to the point where her teeth were flopping around in her mouth and a light breeze would make them come out.

Brush and floss daily people.
Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (nFnyb)

Or she had dentures already...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 09:33 AM (tkR6S)

Ah, yeah...I probably took "teeth" too literally.

For sure, her plastic prosthetics could've came flying out of her mouth with vigorous puking.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:40 AM (nFnyb)

171 My bet? For her claim to eve approach reality, she had to have had perio disease to the point where her teeth were flopping around in her mouth and a light breeze would make them come out.

Brush and floss daily people.
Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (nFnyb)

Or she had dentures already...

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

I'm with AOP on this. When I got put on that med, i was definitely nauseaus for about 8 weeks. Didn't barf, but appetite went to dang near zero for the first couple weeks. A1C dropped a full point and I'm still "prediabetic" instead of Type 2 which is where I was headed. It does work for lowering the blood sugar when prescribed for that.

Posted by: BifBewalski at January 13, 2024 09:40 AM (3CCua)

172 165 She sure is smiling. Must be reading the jokes and taunts Elijah made to the prophets of Baal.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 09:30 AM (4I/2K)

I would also point out that the Song of Solomon is a thing. Teh wimminz like that kind of literature...

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:38 AM (H5IZ1)

I just don't know about the metaphors involving bunches of grapes, deer, and towers...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:40 AM (ynpvh)

173 I told her "Mom. With what you sacraficed for dad I want to inherit a maxed out Visa card. Spend every dime on yourself and enjoy it."

She's doing the European coast this summer. Then Alaska in the fall.

Prayers up to all.
Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (el3fG)

–-

A great lesson there. Thank you.

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at January 13, 2024 09:41 AM (y3grw)

174 168 Is whole bean coffee better than ground coffee?

I've been drinking ground coffee all my life. Just wondering if whole bean is any different.
Posted by: dantesed

Yes. It tastes much more fresh. Once I started grinding I never went back.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:39 AM (TZpeN)

I heard some coffee tastes like dirt...because it was fresh ground that morning.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (ynpvh)

175 139 From 12/29:

"I want to let you know Dad died last night at 9:06 PM. He had a steep decline over the past week. Please let his friends know, and thank everyone for the support
(From his daughter Heather)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (L8hCM)

Rest in Peace Capt. Hate.

There is no escaping death, but I sure am tired of losing fellow morons.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (UcAQV)

176 Just wondering if whole bean is any different.
Posted by: dantesed

Freshly ground is supposedly better tasting.
But you'd have to compare the same batch of beans.
I do use whole bean a lot - cheaper so I can afford better quality roasts.
Except when Lavazza goes on sale - I grab those bags of ground coffee right away.

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (bxgno)

177 Turkish, even Greek coffee coffee makes my eyebrows fly up to where my hairline used to be. Strong stuff.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (twtgX)

178 Reforger, you're a good kid

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at January 13, 2024 09:43 AM (bxgno)

179 Might be too late, but mush is sliced and fried. Can put a dusting of flour on it, or just throw it in hot bacon grease.
One does not scramble one's mush.
Now back to regular programming

Posted by: MkY at January 13, 2024 09:43 AM (cPGH3)

180 175 139 From 12/29:

"I want to let you know Dad died last night at 9:06 PM. He had a steep decline over the past week. Please let his friends know, and thank everyone for the support
(From his daughter Heather)
Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 09:28 AM (L8hCM)

Rest in Peace Capt. Hate.

There is no escaping death, but I sure am tired of losing fellow morons.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (UcAQV)

Many will be gained back in the hereafter. Amen.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:43 AM (ynpvh)

181 @144 - Well Thomas, it's 1° here now. 20 years ago, with family to feed, I'd likely be out goose hunting.
At two months from 69 and just skinny me,,, nope.

Posted by: Teej at January 13, 2024 09:44 AM (O/WaE)

182 Didn't much care for Turkish coffee. Consistency of 10w30.

Like said upthread, Middle East tea is quite good.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 09:45 AM (R4t5M)

183 Like said upthread, Middle East tea is quite good.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 09:45 AM (R4t5M)

Not a fan of tea. Good thing I don't live in England.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (SfhV1)

184 177 Turkish, even Greek coffee coffee makes my eyebrows fly up to where my hairline used to be. Strong stuff.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (twtgX)

Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/hmNOe94Kz3Q&t=219s

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (ynpvh)

185 Need to update the list with Captain Hate.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (R4t5M)

186 183 Like said upthread, Middle East tea is quite good.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 09:45 AM (R4t5M)

Not a fan of tea. Good thing I don't live in England.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (SfhV1)

Was in Scotland 25+ years ago, with an Englishman and Scotsman. They drank coffee, I drank tea. It was funny.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:48 AM (ynpvh)

187 > Might be too late, but mush is sliced and fried. Can put a dusting of flour on it, or just throw it in hot bacon grease.
One does not scramble one's mush.
Now back to regular programming
Posted by: MkY
________________

I fried my mush this morning in a bit of butter. Took a while, but was worth it. Over-easy fried egg on top. And hot coffee while watching the periodic snow flurries outside.

Now.... we wait....

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 09:48 AM (Q4IgG)

188 >>> 10 Morning.

Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)

The one time you *want* a drive-by from one of those cars with the ludicrous size speakers....

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2024 09:49 AM (llON8)

189 188 >>> 10 Morning.

Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)

The one time you *want* a drive-by from one of those cars with the ludicrous size speakers....

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2024 09:49 AM (llON

I hate that. I don't want to hear your music, and I don't want to FEEL your music. Especially when I can hear/feel it 10-15 cars AWAY.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:50 AM (ynpvh)

190 10 Morning.

Asking for prayers cuz I'm in a truck stop and they're *still* playing Christmas music.

Please...please halp...
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (wCEeW)

The one time you *want* a drive-by from one of those cars with the ludicrous size speakers....
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

Dante's Inferno

Posted by: BifBewalski at January 13, 2024 09:52 AM (3CCua)

191 Not a fan of tea. Good thing I don't live in England.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (SfhV1)

Not sure that tea is such a thing in Limeyland any longer.

When I was there last year, i was surprised to see most people order coffee instead of tea. Esp. the young.

The sun may never set on England, but the nice cuppa may soon be replaced by the Double Soy, Half-Skim, Caramel-Rhubarb Cream Vente Latte.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:52 AM (nFnyb)

192 >>>I hate that. I don't want to hear your music, and I don't want to FEEL your music. Especially when I can hear/feel it 10-15 cars AWAY.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
==========

One of those now resides or is dating (hopefully) in my neighborhood.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:53 AM (a8y2i)

193 Jim(in k) I know exactly what you are going through because I went through it in almost the exact same way.
Pancreatic cancer is the sneakiest of cancers. Often not found until it is too late to do anything. My husband's was caught early, he was eligible for the surgery. But the surgery takes place in such a vulnerable part of the body that even small problems can cause failure. Sepsis is always an issue and in the end that is what took him. Not the cancer. The Hospice people are wonderful.
If you ever need to talk, my email in my nic.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 13, 2024 09:53 AM (t/2Uw)

194 Well Thomas, it's 1° here now. 20 years ago, with family to feed, I'd likely be out goose hunting.
At two months from 69 and just skinny me,,, nope.
Posted by: Teej

Its funny how I don't notice the cold when quail hunting, but I am constantly on the move. Now, sitting in a tree stand for hours in the cold, that gets unbearable.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 09:53 AM (TZpeN)

195 Godspeed Captain Hate.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 09:53 AM (zZu0s)

196 191 Not a fan of tea. Good thing I don't live in England.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM (SfhV1)

Not sure that tea is such a thing in Limeyland any longer.

When I was there last year, i was surprised to see most people order coffee instead of tea. Esp. the young.

The sun may never set on England, but the nice cuppa may soon be replaced by the Double Soy, Half-Skim, Caramel-Rhubarb Cream Vente Latte.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:52 AM (nFnyb)

Somebody linked this a few days ago...
https://youtu.be/MOm7Gr-1BUc

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:53 AM (ynpvh)

197 If it's not black it's not coffee.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 09:54 AM (a8y2i)

198 Freshly ground is supposedly better tasting.

that used to be my morning ritual, grind enough Allegro beans for a cup, great way to start the day!

now I'm a tea drinker. But the other day I tried out an Orange Chocolate Latte at Brew Ha Ha cafe, it was pretty darn good.

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 09:54 AM (xVc2J)

199 Swede loves coffee. Been loving it for over 300 years. Even though some royals did not....

"King Gustav III hated coffee and was intent on demonstrating that the drink was bad for one’s health. So, in addition to convincing the Swedish botanist and avid coffee drinker Carl Linneas to write a dissertation on the negative effects of coffee, Gustav commissioned what is now jokingly called “Sweden’s first clinical study.”

The king ordered two identical twins, condemned to death, into his very own research trial. One twin would drink an absurd amount of coffee daily while the other twin was forced to drink tea. Let’s just say that everyone but the coffee drinker died before the “study” was ever concluded. The first to go were the supervising physicians, followed by King Gustav III, then the tea-sipping brother, and finally the coffee drinking rebel. "

Posted by: runner at January 13, 2024 09:54 AM (V13WU)

200 > I hate that. I don't want to hear your music, and I don't want to FEEL your music. Especially when I can hear/feel it 10-15 cars AWAY.
____________

For months, every weekday morning around 5:30AM I hear someone's sub-woofers banging away while still miles up the road.

Then, they come down our road. This goes on for about 5 minutes every weekday morning.

I finally got to see who it was a couple weeks ago. Some dude in a freaking minivan.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 09:54 AM (Q4IgG)

201 Temp is dropping. 40-50 mph winds. A number of limbs down.

Not fun today.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (R4t5M)

202 so there you go, Science!

Posted by: runner at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (V13WU)

203 Good morning, dear Hordelings, and happy Saturday.

I was out shoveling the walkway when a turkey came around the bend. "Hey, as long as you're up...". There was a YUGE gang of turkeys out back waiting for their chow.

I have a lot of critters sponging off me.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (+RQPJ)

204 I find humorous where Moses remarried a dark woman and his brother and sister gave Moses a hard time, so God gave Miriam leprosy, turning her very white, only being healed after Moses' plea to God and her being out of the camp seven days. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:35 AM (ynpvh)
---
In the latest edition of First Things, there is an article by Sohrab Amari on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity and one of the Jews he quotes says a big difference between the faiths is that Old Testament has a sense of humor, but the New Testament doesn't.

And I thought: Really? Jesus is constantly making jokes, teasing the disciples, giving them funny nicknames. I mean the first miracle at Cana is pretty funny if you dig into it. Mary tells Jesus to do something, he protests and she ignores him, telling the staff to do whatever he says. So much like a mom!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (llXky)

205 Prayers ascending for all those who need them.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 13, 2024 09:56 AM (Wnv9h)

206 Taylor Lorenz posted a 4 minute refutation of a guy claiming Jews were tunneling under his apartment.

The guys name: Richard Strocher, aka Dick Stroker.

http://tinyurl.com/y3a9p22n

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2024 09:57 AM (CsUN+)

207 Roman's 10:9

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

That's it folks. That's all it takes.
If God, in His grace, has given you that gift of faith, your works for His sake will follow.

Posted by: Teej at January 13, 2024 09:57 AM (O/WaE)

208 -24, the sun is rising and we have the first blue sky day since Tuesday. Will suit up soon and check the coop. Have kept the chickens inside since Thursday. Hopefully keeping them well fed and giving them water will keep them going. They were clustered around the heat lamp yesterday afternoon. Will feed them some crumbled bread, the carbs help.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 13, 2024 09:58 AM (2NHgQ)

209 "letting a pound or three out of the tires will let them spread out a little and give you more traction. Never tried it myself; true?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius"

-

Like fd mentioned above, it's a thing to do for mud and sand, but I'd probably recommend against normal folks doing it in general. If anything I'd want them to be sure the tires were properly inflated so that they'd stay on the bead in case the car got sideways and there were any unusual impacts that the tires had to survive.

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 09:58 AM (/TehT)

210 also if you're still around fd, did the interesting project I saw unboxed get going? I don't want to be too specific and doxing or what-not, but I've been wondering about that lately.

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 09:59 AM (/TehT)

211 And I thought: Really? Jesus is constantly making jokes, teasing the disciples, giving them funny nicknames.

Sometimes I think of Jesus, muttering about the disciples. In my mind, I hear the word idjits.

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 10:00 AM (SfhV1)

212 I grind coffee beans for my coffee every morning. I use a Mr Coffee coffeemaker. Like really strong coffee so mix beans from Starbucks (buying only when on sale which is like every other week)and Trader Joes. It's like a morning ritual.
My hotel room in Vienna had instant coffee and a hot water pot. It was by far the best hotel room coffee I have ever had. Even the two tiny creamers. What a surprise.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (t/2Uw)

213 And I thought: Really? Jesus is constantly making jokes, teasing the disciples, giving them funny nicknames.

Sometimes I think of Jesus, muttering about the disciples. In my mind, I hear the word idjits.
Posted by: grammie winger

-

We had an interesting discussion in our Sunday school class not too long ago. Just men, and we fellowship as much as we make the end of the lesson, but everyone knows it's supposed to work out like that because we have some old guys who can share a lot of spiritual knowledge just through visiting:

Did Jesus ever cut a board too short?

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (/TehT)

214 >>> 189

The one time you *want* a drive-by from one of those cars with the ludicrous size speakers....

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2024 09:49 AM (llON

I hate that. I don't want to hear your music, and I don't want to FEEL your music. Especially when I can hear/feel it 10-15 cars AWAY.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:50 AM (ynpvh)

Yeah, normally my preference would be to point a something-or-other to boost the power of the speakers to the point where they explode.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (llON8)

215 there's been a lot of discussion about soaring food prices. When I was buying groceries on AMZ, I found out about their house brand. Very reasonable prices! I bought some stuff, it hasn't arrived yet so I've yet to learn about the quality.

how can you mess up lentils and rice though

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:03 AM (xVc2J)

216 Paul Harrel, the gun guy? Oh, that's such bad news

Posted by: JM in Ill -- Behold the Manchurian Candidate at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (DoggV)
---
Yep, very sad. He had been doing content for a while and then went dark for a month. Finally he did a very short video where he said that he had intended to keep doing content but that time had narrowed and introduced his brother. Without further ado, he walked off camera. Very like him.

I think he was doing palliative care because he didn't lose any hair or have the usual weight loss associated with chemo. Probably too far along.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:05 AM (llXky)

217 how can you mess up lentils and rice though

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:03 AM (xVc2J)

I think my sis could burn water

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:05 AM (AwYPR)

218 >>> 211 And I thought: Really? Jesus is constantly making jokes, teasing the disciples, giving them funny nicknames.

Sometimes I think of Jesus, muttering about the disciples. In my mind, I hear the word idjits.
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 10:00 AM (SfhV1)

"Who touched my robe?"
"How do you expect us to know, it's really crowded!!"
(muttering to self) "It didn't occur to *any* of you that I already know?"

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2024 10:07 AM (llON8)

219 I messed up a stove pot of coffee
So making another

Posted by: Skip at January 13, 2024 10:08 AM (fwDg9)

220 I think my sis could burn water

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:05 AM (AwYPR)

oh that's sad

I think most of us started out that way but with time and practice practice practice we learned how to serve up something edible

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:08 AM (xVc2J)

221 I used to watch Paul Harrel's YT channel frequently. His delivery was always amusing. He was hounded by the anti-gun crowd and YT made some changes to how "controversial" videos could be monetized IIRC and it forced him to make some changes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (Q4IgG)

222 Turkish, even Greek coffee coffee makes my eyebrows fly up to where my hairline used to be. Strong stuff.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2024 09:42 AM (twtgX)

Obligatory:
https://youtu.be/hmNOe94Kz3Q&t=219s
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:46 AM

Did someone say Greek coffee?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_5YPxxW_4

(I was in the audience at that show.)

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (Wnv9h)

223 I think most of us started out that way but with time and practice practice practice we learned how to serve up something edible
Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:08 AM (xVc2J)

Like Lunchables.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (4I/2K)

224 203 Good morning, dear Hordelings, and happy Saturday.

I was out shoveling the walkway when a turkey came around the bend. "Hey, as long as you're up...". There was a YUGE gang of turkeys out back waiting for their chow.

I have a lot of critters sponging off me.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (+RQPJ)

Come Thanksgiving, however...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (ynpvh)

225 For those who care, the Pope caved on the gay blessing thing, signed off a document submitted by the African bishops saying "nah, we're not doing this."

In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (llXky)

226 I have a lot of critters sponging off me.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (+RQPJ)

I have to go get a couple of wild bird blocks today. The deer knocked them out of the tree and ran off with the big chunks.
I should put up a live cam of those things up. Talk about a war for territory. Last night the quail were munching away and BAM! Big old puff of feathers. Hawk got one. The rest didn't scatter so much as jump. Landed and went back to eating. Their time of no asshole mountain bluebirds is limited. One sacrafice to the raptor is nothing compared to the pecks of shithawks.

And Doves are the fucking dumbes birds on the planet.

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 10:11 AM (RtCev)

227 204 I find humorous where Moses remarried a dark woman and his brother and sister gave Moses a hard time, so God gave Miriam leprosy, turning her very white, only being healed after Moses' plea to God and her being out of the camp seven days. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 09:35 AM (ynpvh)
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In the latest edition of First Things, there is an article by Sohrab Amari on the relationship between Judaism and Christianity and one of the Jews he quotes says a big difference between the faiths is that Old Testament has a sense of humor, but the New Testament doesn't.

And I thought: Really? Jesus is constantly making jokes, teasing the disciples, giving them funny nicknames. I mean the first miracle at Cana is pretty funny if you dig into it. Mary tells Jesus to do something, he protests and she ignores him, telling the staff to do whatever he says. So much like a mom!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 09:55 AM (llXky)

Nathaniel: "Can anything good come out of Nazereth?"
Jesus: "Oh look, Here's a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit."
Hillarious.
Hillarous.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:13 AM (ynpvh)

228 Did Jesus ever cut a board too short?
Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (/TehT)

Frankly, I don't think he ever practiced his stepfather's trade to any great extent. None of his parables and stories involve carpentry (that I recall)-- and if you've known or hung out with tradesmen, they absolutely have stories, and tie discussions back to what they know and practice every day.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 10:13 AM (H5IZ1)

229 I used to watch Paul Harrel's YT channel frequently. His delivery was always amusing. He was hounded by the anti-gun crowd and YT made some changes to how "controversial" videos could be monetized IIRC and it forced him to make some changes.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (Q4IgG)
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His humor was quite dry but sometimes rip-roaring funny. His on and off gag with Pop Tarts was a hoot. People kept thinking they were a real sponsor.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:13 AM (llXky)

230 AOP,

I caught your Joni Mitchel reference the other day.

"Chick is twisted...flip city!"

Back in the day my friends used that a lot to describe certain females we would encounter.

Posted by: pawn at January 13, 2024 10:13 AM (QB+5g)

231 Last night the quail were munching away and BAM! Big old puff of feathers. Hawk got one. The rest didn't scatter so much as jump. Landed and went back to eating.

Eh, it was only Todd. No big loss to the flock.

Posted by: Flock of Quail at January 13, 2024 10:13 AM (4I/2K)

232 215 there's been a lot of discussion about soaring food prices. When I was buying groceries on AMZ, I found out about their house brand. Very reasonable prices! I bought some stuff, it hasn't arrived yet so I've yet to learn about the quality.

how can you mess up lentils and rice though

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:03 AM (xVc2J)

I've bought rice that later had moth larvae in it. I hate those moths. I never bought that brand of rice again.
Why yes, it was brown rice.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:15 AM (ynpvh)

233 *Starbucks now allowing use of personal cups for mobile orders, drive-thrus*

So after you hand your own insulated travel mug to the blue haired tattooed Women's Studies barista with a nose ring will she still write your name on it?

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 13, 2024 10:15 AM (NBVIP)

234 Another big attack against the Houthi last night. What's most interesting is that they waited until Biden was on mental impaiment time out and Def Sec Austin was still out with his prostate or whatever issues. No one knows who gave the order; no one is allowed to ask who gave the order. The Shadow People are openly running the Fed Guv now.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2024 10:16 AM (S6gqv)

235 225 For those who care, the Pope caved on the gay blessing thing, signed off a document submitted by the African bishops saying "nah, we're not doing this."

In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (llXky)

Michael Lofton hardest hit

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:17 AM (xVc2J)

236 I've bought rice that later had moth larvae in it. I hate those moths. I never bought that brand of rice again.
Why yes, it was brown rice.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:15 AM (ynpvh)

Protein enhanced!

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:17 AM (AwYPR)

237
Hmmmm.

Looks like the Snow Apocalypse for our area on Monday has been downgraded to a Snow Extinction Event.

So, things are on the upswing!

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 10:18 AM (nFnyb)

238 Deflating tires work best if the vehicle is slipping on top of the mud.
If the tire is sinking past the rim I've been most successful by digging a continued rut long enough for the vehicle to drive out.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 10:18 AM (a8y2i)

239 hey, it turns out God's real name is Art Howard

'Our father, who's Art in heaven'
'Howard be thy name'

Posted by: Don Black at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (geLO8)

240 Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum!

Love the sign up top.

Prayers up for the Horde and their loved ones, for those that requested and those who haven't yet.

Prayers for Israel and the U.S. of A.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (a8Rgt)

241 236 I've bought rice that later had moth larvae in it. I hate those moths. I never bought that brand of rice again.
Why yes, it was brown rice.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:15 AM (ynpvh)

Protein enhanced!

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:17 AM (AwYPR)

Like that cereal I ate when I was a kid. Here I'm eating spoonful after spoonful when a notice a tiny ripple on the surface of the milk...then another. There were larvae in it. Threw it away, looked at the cereal box, and found it had expired four years earlier.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (ynpvh)

242 too much cafeeine

Posted by: Don Black at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (geLO8)

243 237
Hmmmm.

Looks like the Snow Apocalypse for our area on Monday has been downgraded to a Snow Extinction Event.

So, things are on the upswing!

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 10:18 AM (nFnyb)

Not sure which is worse...Apocalypse or Extinction-Level Event...or are they the same thing?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (ynpvh)

244 For those who care, the Pope caved on the gay blessing thing, signed off a document submitted by the African bishops saying "nah, we're not doing this."

In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (llXky)

Strange that groups that you might think step up to the plate when the faith is in crisis. Irish monks last time, Africans this time?

Also, it's not surprising to me that the French aren't letting some softboiled South American chucklefuck tell them how to practice Catholicism.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (H5IZ1)

245 236 I've bought rice that later had moth larvae in it. I hate those moths. I never bought that brand of rice again.
Why yes, it was brown rice.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:15 AM (ynpvh)

Protein enhanced!

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:17 AM (AwYPR)

Like that cereal I ate when I was a kid. Here I'm eating spoonful after spoonful when a notice a tiny ripple on the surface of the milk...then another. There were larvae in it. Threw it away, looked at the cereal box, and found it had expired four years earlier.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (ynpvh)

Puts hair on your chest, son.

Posted by: Your Dad at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (4I/2K)

246 244 For those who care, the Pope caved on the gay blessing thing, signed off a document submitted by the African bishops saying "nah, we're not doing this."

In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (llXky)

Strange that groups that you might think step up to the plate when the faith is in crisis. Irish monks last time, Africans this time?

Also, it's not surprising to me that the French aren't letting some softboiled South American chucklefuck tell them how to practice Catholicism.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (H5IZ1)

But he's the Vicar of Christ!

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (ynpvh)

247
In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."

doesn't surprise me. Although the French population is barely Catholic anymore, the ones that remain faithful are pretty conservative. I watch services at some of the French churches from time to time, they are breathtakingly reverent and the sacred music just lifts the soul

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (xVc2J)

248 White rice nagood, brown rice healthy.
Those little bugs are in many kinds of stored grain types (hamburger helper, cereals) if you leave them long enough the bug will come out.
Preppers go through all kinds of procedures (long time storage) to try and make sure the bugs are dead. Not sure it works.

Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 10:23 AM (a8y2i)

249 But he's the Vicar of Christ!
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (ynpvh)

*arches eyebrow*
*lights cigarette*
Eef he zes so.

Posted by: Vanya, French Catholic at January 13, 2024 10:23 AM (H5IZ1)

250 Did Jesus ever cut a board too short?
Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (/TehT)

Frankly, I don't think he ever practiced his stepfather's trade to any great extent. None of his parables and stories involve carpentry (that I recall)-- and if you've known or hung out with tradesmen, they absolutely have stories, and tie discussions back to what they know and practice every day.
Posted by: Vanya
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Interestingly, that brings up another point that was made in that same conversation.

Imagine all the everyday miracles that aren't written down. Jesus lived a human life, and we've got a few pages of a few moments. Think of the in-between life of God.

FWIW I don't think he ever cut a board too short, but I think he had wood and parts fail.

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:23 AM (/TehT)

251 Prayers said for everyone. I'm so sorry to hear about GnuBreed and Jim's wife.

Posted by: NaughtyPine at January 13, 2024 10:24 AM (xCEQ+)

252 Is everyone dead from boiling oceans, I mean cold weather ?

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:24 AM (VVcrM)

253 252 Is everyone dead from boiling oceans, I mean cold weather ?

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:24 AM (VVcrM)

The boiling oceans make the cold weather possible...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:25 AM (ynpvh)

254 Strange that groups that you might think step up to the plate when the faith is in crisis. Irish monks last time, Africans this time?

Also, it's not surprising to me that the French aren't letting some softboiled South American chucklefuck tell them how to practice Catholicism.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (H5IZ1)
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What it showed is that the Pope is not the Catholic Church. He can't change doctrine. "Papal infallibility" is a check on the Throne of St. Peter, not a license to rule by decree.

The depth of opposition shows that if the Pope exceeds his authority, he will get pushback, as he should.

Also funny how many liberal Catholics suddenly became Ultramontanists. When we get an orthodox pope, the term "dissident Catholic" will come back into vogue.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:25 AM (llXky)

255 The Chosen has a good episode (#3) I believe in season one that has Jesus making wooden toys that he ultimately leaves for a group of children. Very touching.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 13, 2024 10:27 AM (NBVIP)

256 Pretty sure somehow 2024 will be the hottest year ever, according to climate change experts.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:27 AM (VVcrM)

257 256 Pretty sure somehow 2024 will be the hottest year ever, according to climate change experts.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:27 AM (VVcrM)

This after they're thawed out?

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:28 AM (ynpvh)

258 Is everyone dead from boiling oceans, I mean cold weather ?
Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:24 AM (VVcrM)

I was unfortunately killed by Trump's tax cuts several years ago, so I had to pass this time around.

Posted by: Vanya, French Catholic at January 13, 2024 10:28 AM (H5IZ1)

259 doesn't surprise me. Although the French population is barely Catholic anymore, the ones that remain faithful are pretty conservative. I watch services at some of the French churches from time to time, they are breathtakingly reverent and the sacred music just lifts the soul

Posted by: kallisto at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (xVc2J)
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The SSPX came out swinging, that was for sure.

I'm not sure I've seen the phrase "grave scandal" used this much (outside Trump media coverage, of course).

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:28 AM (llXky)

260 I died from Net Neutrality.
But I got better.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 13, 2024 10:29 AM (NBVIP)

261
The boiling oceans make the cold weather possible...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:25 AM (ynpvh)

You’d make a great weather network anchor.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:29 AM (VVcrM)

262 Also funny how many liberal Catholics suddenly became Ultramontanists. When we get an orthodox pope, the term "dissident Catholic" will come back into vogue.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:25 AM (llXky)

Their only guiding principle is their will to power, so of course they did. I'm so old I remember when dissent was the highest form of patriotism and Speaking Truth to Power was the done thing.

Posted by: Vanya at January 13, 2024 10:30 AM (H5IZ1)

263 Bought a Whatyamacallit candy bar years ago.

As I walked down the street I took a bite and it was full of some type of little beetles. Must have been on the shelf awhile.

Never bought one since.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 13, 2024 10:31 AM (R/m4+)

264 Gonna try making pizza from store-bought Publix dough tonight.

Put it into a container this morning with an oiled bottom and sides, it will rest 9 hours at least.

Have semolina fine flour for using on counter and on top when forming dough into pizza shape with crust rim. I know not to touch the rim but to use fingers and hands in the center, increasing size.

My prob is not knowing how big to make the pizza. The Italian chef I watched on a video used a 250g packaged dough to make a 12 inch pie.

So here's my math for a pie made with 1 pound = 454 grams of dough. 454 divided by 250 is 1.816. The area of a circle is proportional to the square of its radius, so I need a radius whose square is 1.816 that of 36 which is 6 squared. So 36 x 1.816 is 65 and change, the square root of that is a tiny bit more than 8. I need to make a 16 inch pizza.

So off to the store for some good crushed tomato in a container, preferably San Marzano, a ball of mozzarella, a piece of pecorino cheese to fine-grate or some already grated, a little potted basil plant, and I'll be ready.

It'll be a 16 incher, margherita style, with anchovies.

part 2 coming

Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:31 AM (KiBMU)

265 Move the Vatican back to Avingnon.

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 10:32 AM (G5wD6)

266 Some happy news to share. I'm officially confirmed and committed to travel to England this summer on a Tolkien & Lewis literary tour!

I am excite!!!11!!! and have already started on a pre-trip reading list.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM (CL9FV)

267 Jesus was without flaw, which implies that He didn't do much carpentry, or He would have had some scars on His hands.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM (TZpeN)

268 part 2 coming
Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:31 AM (KiBMU)

Soo... more math?

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 10:34 AM (G5wD6)

269 263 Bought a Whatyamacallit candy bar years ago.

As I walked down the street I took a bite and it was full of some type of little beetles. Must have been on the shelf awhile.

Never bought one since.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 13, 2024 10:31 AM (R/m4+)

You vill eatz zee bugz.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:34 AM (ynpvh)

270 Mis Hum - I have to shovel today. Or, I could just pour hot coffee on my driveway. How's by you?
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at January 13, 2024 08:48 AM (SfhV1)

we are scheduled for an inch or more of freezing rain here, today, so shoveling is out.
I can either claim "score" or anticipate the power outage

Posted by: Kindltot at January 13, 2024 10:36 AM (D7oie)

271 I was told there would be no math...

Posted by: Old SNL skit at January 13, 2024 10:36 AM (NBVIP)

272 268 part 2 coming
Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:31 AM (KiBMU)

Soo... more math?

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 10:34 AM (G5wD6)

As one teacher noted,
Biology is Chemistry
Chemistry is Physics
Physics is Math.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:36 AM (ynpvh)

273 pizza part deux

In a hot pan laying on the bottom of the oven, the oven cranked up to 500, the pizza with only the tomato is laid with its parchment paper under, for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, then another minute.

Out it comes, the oven is changed to broil with a rack up high, the pizza is dressed with first basil leaves, finger-applied pecorino cheese on the leaves, then thick strips of mozzarella, and an array of 12 anchovies like the numbers on a clock.

No parchment paper under, the pizza all dressed goes under the broiler for a minute or less, with one rotation, this, to melt the mozz and brown and crisp the crust.

Bon appetit

Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:36 AM (KiBMU)

274 I'm trying to work up the nerve to go outside and start the truck

Posted by: Don Black at January 13, 2024 10:37 AM (geLO8)

275 271 I was told there would be no math...

Posted by: Old SNL skit at January 13, 2024 10:36 AM (NBVIP)

The arrangement has been changed. Pray that there is no more math...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:37 AM (ynpvh)

276 So the Dep't of Homeland Security just made an emergency filing to the Supreme Court to block Texas from attempting to close a portion of the border at Eagle Pass. Well this was expected.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2024 10:37 AM (S6gqv)

277 Mr Gaga, the rule on pizza crust is: Smaller than your pan, no holes or too-thin spots, and don't pile stuff in the middle since it won't slice right

Posted by: Kindltot at January 13, 2024 10:37 AM (D7oie)

278 276 So the Dep't of Homeland Security just made an emergency filing to the Supreme Court to block Texas from attempting to close a portion of the border at Eagle Pass. Well this was expected.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2024 10:37 AM (S6gqv)

So Orwellian with the double-speak. Department of Homeland Security is causing less security, of course.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:38 AM (ynpvh)

279 Why isn't Captain Hate on the missing friends list?

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at January 13, 2024 10:39 AM (cRrcX)

280 262 Also funny how many liberal Catholics suddenly became Ultramontanists.

And yet Yard Sign Montantism isn't really a thing.

Posted by: Why is that? at January 13, 2024 10:39 AM (NBVIP)

281 The agency that is responsible for securing the border is suing Texas for securing the border.

We live in crazy times.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:40 AM (VVcrM)

282 Did Jesus ever cut a board too short?
Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:02 AM (/TehT)

IIRC in one of the apocrypha either Jesus or Joseph cut boards too short and Jesus performed a miracle to stretch them.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 13, 2024 10:40 AM (D7oie)

283 All that math for an Anchovy pizza?

Posted by: Reforger at January 13, 2024 10:40 AM (G5wD6)

284 267 Jesus was without flaw, which implies that He didn't do much carpentry, or He would have had some scars on His hands.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM (TZpeN)

http://tinyurl.com/yb5jwar9

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 10:41 AM (zZu0s)

285 280 262 Also funny how many liberal Catholics suddenly became Ultramontanists.

And yet Yard Sign Montantism isn't really a thing.

Posted by: Why is that? at January 13, 2024 10:39 AM (NBVIP)

I hear Montana is a nice place; I didn't know there were folks so dedicated to it to be Ultra-Montanists.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:41 AM (ynpvh)

286
I hear Montana is a nice place; I didn't know there were folks so dedicated to it to be Ultra-Montanists.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:41 AM (ynpvh)

Say hello to my ultra little friend.

Posted by: Tony Montana at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (VVcrM)

287 266 Some happy news to share. I'm officially confirmed and committed to travel to England this summer on a Tolkien & Lewis literary tour!

I am excite!!!11!!! and have already started on a pre-trip reading list.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM (CL9FV)

Too Cool!

Posted by: davidt at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (SYTee)

288 Be kind to the Hectors and Sydneys of the world.

A little late for that, isn't it?

Posted by: zombie Hector of Troy at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (a3Q+t)

289 I put rice and flour in the freezer for at least a day. I left two bags of rice and the whole wheat flour I'm using in the freezer. Haven't had an issue with bugs in beans and lentils.

Cat came in, ate and drank and went back out. I'm hoping for a little break in this.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (L8hCM)

290 Good morning again dear morons and thanks mh and annie

Thank you morons for your prayers

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (RIvkX)

291 Some happy news to share. I'm officially confirmed and committed to travel to England this summer on a Tolkien & Lewis literary tour!

I am excite!!!11!!! and have already started on a pre-trip reading list.
Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM

Schweet! Have a great trip. We'll be looking forward to stories and pics at the next MoMe.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 13, 2024 10:44 AM (Wnv9h)

292 I love my gator but crikey they could have put the spark plug in a better spot

Posted by: Ben Had at January 13, 2024 10:44 AM (POc8X)

293 "I hear Montana is a nice place;*

Only for about two weeks in August.

Posted by: Or so I've heard at January 13, 2024 10:44 AM (NBVIP)

294 Morning all. Thank you for the prayers on behalf of our friend Pastor Joe. He got a second opinion, finally, at Mayo, and they agree with his doctor -- the tumor needs to come out. Now he is waiting for his MRI, to map veins and arteries. Waiting, waiting, waiting. I know this is a hard thing for so many on the prayer list.
Prayers up for all on the list above.

Posted by: TecumsehTea at January 13, 2024 10:45 AM (JrYM1)

295 288 Be kind to the Hectors and Sydneys of the world.

A little late for that, isn't it?

Posted by: zombie Hector of Troy at January 13, 2024 10:42 AM (a3Q+t)

Most folks don't enjoy being Hectored.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:45 AM (ynpvh)

296 In my burg it gets cold in winter. It’s not unheard for to be in the single digits. But a typical winter day is 30s during the day, 20s at night. This weekend it’s in the negative single digits. Some areas negative teens.

Still people are out and about living life.

It cracks me up how the media is making it seem like Armageddon because it’s a little cold. Yeah you just add another layer of clothes. It’s not a big deal.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:45 AM (VVcrM)

297 We fired our cannon till the barrel melted down
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round
We filled his head with cannonballs and powered his behind
And when we touched the powder off the gator lost his mind

Posted by: Johnny Horton at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (NBVIP)

298 If there was a Jewish Pope he couldn't be infallible because there would never be just one answer to any one question.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (RIvkX)

299 296 In my burg it gets cold in winter. It’s not unheard for to be in the single digits. But a typical winter day is 30s during the day, 20s at night. This weekend it’s in the negative single digits. Some areas negative teens.

Still people are out and about living life.

It cracks me up how the media is making it seem like Armageddon because it’s a little cold. Yeah you just add another layer of clothes. It’s not a big deal.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:45 AM (VVcrM)

It's not like you spittle freezed before it hits the ground cold...
::: trying to remember which book I read that in :::

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (ynpvh)

300 http://tinyurl.com/yb5jwar9
Posted by: Aetius451AD

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I don't remember that scene and was too young at the time to have noticed it, but it doesn't look like there are nails.

I need to re-watch that but I am always hesitant to. It's a great movie but I don't know if I can make it through it again.

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (/TehT)

301 https://youtu.be/0RuylPp-uUE?feature=shared

Seems like a good time for this.

Yoko Kanno - Blue

Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (ufFY8)

302 So Orwellian with the double-speak. Department of Homeland Security is causing less security, of course.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:38 AM (ynpvh)

The point is to force the Feds to publicly display just how much force they are willing to use to keep illegal immigration going. Now we can see what the Supreme Court does.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (S6gqv)

303 293 "I hear Montana is a nice place;*

Only for about two weeks in August.
Posted by: Or so I've heard at January 13, 2024 10:44 AM (NBVIP)

You must live in Montana and this is your way of keeping the Californians out. Smaaaaht.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (VVcrM)

304 It's the coldest day since the last time it was colder in the 150 years we've been keeping up with it, and that proves it's the hottest year on record!!!

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 10:48 AM (/TehT)

305 Been making bread for the last three months and having fun with it.

I have the recipe memorized for a small round loaf baked in a 2 qt porcelain cast iron dutch oven, and in between have been trying different recipes to make ciabatta-type or pan de crystal type loaves with high hydration dough.

All these recipes I find have the ingredients in metric, or most do, so I gotta do the math to get cups, tablespoons, ounces. Or swing for a digital kitchen scale.

Bread making ain't math, it's physics and chemistry.

But if I have a scale, switched to metric, all I gotta do is count.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:49 AM (KiBMU)

306 According to this nifty temp map, the 'warmest spot in Montana right now is -8. Coldest -31.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 10:49 AM (zZu0s)

307 293 "I hear Montana is a nice place;*

Only for about two weeks in August.
Posted by: Or so I've heard at January 13, 2024 10:44 AM (NBVIP)

This is disconcerting.

Posted by: Zombie Cdr Vasily at January 13, 2024 10:50 AM (4I/2K)

308 302 So Orwellian with the double-speak. Department of Homeland Security is causing less security, of course.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:38 AM (ynpvh)

The point is to force the Feds to publicly display just how much force they are willing to use to keep illegal immigration going. Now we can see what the Supreme Court does.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (S6gqv)

"Sorry, all the cases for 2024 we can take." -ScOTUS

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:50 AM (ynpvh)

309 Think metric!

Posted by: Bumper sticker in The Smithsonian at January 13, 2024 10:51 AM (NBVIP)

310 Your move, Californians.

*note, my mistake, that was North Dakota. Montana does not have the 'warm' spots.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 10:51 AM (zZu0s)

311 It's not like you spittle freezed before it hits the ground cold...
::: trying to remember which book I read that in :::
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 13, 2024 10:47 AM (ynpvh)

To Build A Fire by Jack London.

do not build your fire under a heavily snow laden tree.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (D7oie)

312 Aetius. Yes, I'm in MT and currently it's -24.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (2NHgQ)

313 Montana, North Dakota. What's the difference?

Posted by: Floridians at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (NBVIP)

314 A poster earlier asked about finding help in the Bible when discouraged. Here are some more suggestions:

Psalm 23 →
2 Corinthians 4:8,16 →
Phillipians 4:6-7

This is from Gideons Intl . I will post a link for that in a moment.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 10:53 AM (SjhdV)

315 I see -38 in Opheim, MT on Weather Underground. Northeast corner just under Canada.

Montana is really two states. The western side is the pretty one with mountains. The Eastern side is basically West North Dakota. That’s where the crazy cold/windy area is. Like Opheim.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:53 AM (VVcrM)

316 279 Why isn't Captain Hate on the missing friends list?
Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at January 13, 2024 10:39 AM (cRrcX)

Captain Hate passed away around Christmas time.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at January 13, 2024 10:54 AM (UcAQV)

317 313 Montana, North Dakota. What's the difference?
Posted by: Floridians at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (NBVIP)

About 15 degrees?

I can't find a spot in Montana warmer than -18 and it goes all the way down to -46.

A mite nippy.

Posted by: Aetius451AD Work Laptop at January 13, 2024 10:54 AM (zZu0s)

318 Montana, North Dakota. What's the difference?

Posted by: Floridians at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (NBVIP)

A barbed wire fence...that's blown down.

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 10:54 AM (AwYPR)

319 Bread making ain't math, it's physics and chemistry.

But if I have a scale, switched to metric, all I gotta do is count.
Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:49 AM (KiBMU)

If you get excited and want do do something different, grind wheat berries for whole wheat and let them soak with the yeast overnight.
You can also get malted rye, and straight processed malt at the homebrewing store.
It will let you make fast high loft bread without spiking it with sugar to boost the yeast

Posted by: Kindltot at January 13, 2024 10:55 AM (D7oie)

320 The dog keeps asking to go out, gets out then distracted. Gets snow in his paws and has to come in. It's poop time for him so hoping I can get him to just go next time.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 10:55 AM (L8hCM)

321 313 Montana, North Dakota. What's the difference?
Posted by: Floridians at January 13, 2024 10:52 AM (NBVIP)

Montana, Iowa, Ohio, Arizona
What’s the difference?
- NYers

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:56 AM (VVcrM)

322 I need to put a coat and gloves on and refill the bird feeders. Currently 26F with a windchill of 15F. I bet the "tube" feeder is frozen. It's a common issue with this one.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2024 10:56 AM (Q4IgG)

323 We lived in the high peaks part of the Adirondacks for almost 15 years beginning '01, and loved the winters best.

Beginning about December 1 each year, it seemed like it snowed at least every other day. I had a heavy duty walk behind powered snowthrower and often cleared the driveway of 6 and more inches of fluff.

We had cold snaps in Januarys and early Februarys that put us well below zero for a week or more. It went to 28 below one night and our sewer line froze and had to be jetted out from an access cleanout near the curb to the sewer main manhole 60 feet away.

So on a bluebird day, morning, bright sunshine, 17 below, I'm out there with the plumber guys, we're all in just Carhartt vests, digging and yukking with the jet truck guy. I had a flask with Irish in it, passing it around.

I don't recall any school closings then.

Posted by: Mr Gaga at January 13, 2024 10:56 AM (KiBMU)

324 Gideons Intl Australia Finding help in the Bible. Scroll down:

http://tinyurl.com/uaa5ju87

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 10:56 AM (SjhdV)

325 I always put some seed on the ground for the bigger birds.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 10:57 AM (L8hCM)

326 Some happy news to share. I'm officially confirmed and committed to travel to England this summer on a Tolkien & Lewis literary tour!

I am excite!!!11!!! and have already started on a pre-trip reading list.
Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM
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That's wonderful! I hope there's a big wardrobe in your hotel room.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at January 13, 2024 10:58 AM (+RQPJ)

327 For east coast peeps, it’s hard to fathom how big western states like Montana are. So when you talk about Montana (or Wyoming or Idaho,
Etc) you can’t really generalize since it’s so huge and within the state there’s a lot of variation in weather, landscape, etc. Even demographics and political leanings.

Posted by: Montec at January 13, 2024 10:59 AM (VVcrM)

328 *I don't recall any school closings then.*

And it was uphill both ways.

Posted by: Grandpa Simpson at January 13, 2024 11:00 AM (NBVIP)

329 Good morning, gang. Just read through the prayer list. God bless this amazing virtual family.

💕Daughter Sugar Plum Fairy seems to be doing fine in her ninth week. Praying for that baby, mom, & her wonderful husband.

🧡SonM is a good man trying to improve his health.

🥸Still haven't had contact with SonC or his two kids. Praying the Spitit of Truth drives out his infection of errors of mind & soul.

💋MiladyJo doing well.on the new hip, but still.much pain waiting to have the other one done.

😆Had my MRI on Tuesday- trying to look at what blocked up my guts last October. Partway through, the nurse-tech pulls me out and asks if I know where they're supposed to be looking! Um, didn't the surgeon specify?? Confidence-building, fer sure! Maybe they didn't see anything because it just went away? Ha! I wouldn't mind such a miracle.

Prayers for all.in this world of need. Thanks to God for every day and breath.

Posted by: mindful webworker - faith, hope, good spirits at January 13, 2024 11:01 AM (BmwFL)

330 I went out this morning, just got back. Picked up a couple odds and ends, topped off the car and put a bottle of Heet in the tank. Cold but nice today, sunny and in the high twenties. The next few days, single digits. I've achieved climatized. Wasn't too long ago I could walk around in single digit temps wearing a hooded sweatshirt.Those days are gone. I'm well supplied and have a couple little projects to occupy myself for the next couple days. And Valu Right.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 13, 2024 11:02 AM (0EOe9)

331 Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM

That sounds like a great tour!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 11:03 AM (ZfOBk)

332 320 The dog keeps asking to go out, gets out then distracted. Gets snow in his paws and has to come in. It's poop time for him so hoping I can get him to just go next time.
Posted by: Notsothoreau at January 13, 2024 10:55 AM (L8hCM)

you should get a piece of artificial grass and place it in a more sheltered space and take your dog there during bad weather... it can be hosed off

Posted by: It's me donna at January 13, 2024 11:03 AM (n2vyf)

333 "159 Them What Is In Charge don't like to look stupid.

Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 09:32 AM (H5IZ1)

Well, it ain't working.

Posted by: BignJames at January 13, 2024 09:37 AM (AwYPR) "

This!
moar, and faster, please!

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 11:04 AM (WsTvr)

334 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 13, 2024 11:04 AM (xYckV)

335 266 Some happy news to share. I'm officially confirmed and committed to travel to England this summer on a Tolkien & Lewis literary tour!

I am excite!!!11!!! and have already started on a pre-trip reading list.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 13, 2024 10:33 AM (CL9FV)

I'm guessing the tour will include The Eagle and the Child pub/tavern, where The Inklings liked to meet, which they called The Bird and the Baby.

Posted by: davidt at January 13, 2024 11:06 AM (SYTee)

336 Prayers for the Horde and their intentions both voiced and held in their hearts.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 13, 2024 11:07 AM (jlEi4)

337 Starbucks simply doesn’t want to spend money on cups, but they dress that up in environmentalism. Will they still give out 10 cent discounts?

Posted by: Catch Thirty-Thr33 at January 13, 2024 11:07 AM (rSl/w)

338 2nd pot didn't get timed right, you could float a iron wedge in it

Posted by: Skip at January 13, 2024 11:07 AM (fwDg9)

339 I'm guessing the tour will include The Eagle and the Child pub/tavern, where The Inklings liked to meet, which they called The Bird and the Baby.
Posted by: davidt at January 13, 2024 11:06 AM (SYTee)
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I've read that Tolkien more or less based Treebeard the Ent on Lewis. Lewis had a big, deep voice and had a habit of starting his lectures before he got to the classroom, so you'd hear him booming down the hallway as he approached.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 13, 2024 11:08 AM (xYckV)

340 305 319 Bread making, physics and chemistry. Heh. My Dad, the baker, had a beat up memorandum book with various recipes he kept. Called it his "formula book". After Dad went to the big bakery, we were looking through it. Too bad Dad's handwriting absolutely sucked and it was all in Finnish.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 13, 2024 11:08 AM (0EOe9)

341 Montec. Yep. We're in the banana belt of MT. Between 2 mountain ranges which moderates the temps. Go east, say Grand Forks and the wind blows constantly and it's wide open spaces. I'll take my side of MT.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 13, 2024 11:10 AM (2NHgQ)

342 Even in Pa weather gets micro climates

Posted by: Skip at January 13, 2024 11:10 AM (fwDg9)

343 About 4 million migrants have come to the USA asking for refugee status
Currently less than 150000 are still in shelters. They seem to cycle out pretty fast getting jobs and housing

Posted by: Paul banned at January 13, 2024 11:10 AM (GL8jR)

344 I've read that Tolkien more or less based Treebeard the Ent on Lewis. Lewis had a big, deep voice and had a habit of starting his lectures before he got to the classroom, so you'd hear him booming down the hallway as he approached.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 13, 2024 11:08 AM (xYckV)
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Also: long-winded, lots of digressions.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 11:10 AM (llXky)

345 "I think it's hilarious that they're doing their best to convince people that saving hundreds of millions of dollars on cups with logos on them (and the lids, and the little sleeve, and the etc) is "saving the earth" and not "saving them billions of dollars in a sh*tty economy" "

Also the overall resources to produce a reusable ceramic/plastic cup and soap and water to keep it clean may be about the same or even more the that of using disposable paper. Libs cannot think this far out though.

Posted by: Ripley at January 13, 2024 11:10 AM (PTDkx)

346 Well, it's time for me to dare the icy blasts and do some grocery shopping. See everyone tomorrow!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 11:11 AM (llXky)

347 The Bird and the Baby received mixed reviews when it opened off Broadway in 2007. The dialogue was considered flighty and critics called the plotline infantile.

Posted by: Snooty Theatre Critic at January 13, 2024 11:11 AM (NBVIP)

348 329-

Thanks for the update. Praying for you and your family. When family relations are strained I something recommend praying the passage from Isaiah about rough places made smooth an also from Ephesians " Open the eyes of [their] hearts"

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 11:12 AM (ZfOBk)

349 "239 hey, it turns out God's real name is Art Howard

'Our father, who's Art in heaven'
'Howard be thy name'

Posted by: Don Black at January 13, 2024 10:19 AM (geLO

"

so, a relative of Curly and Moe?
*muted woohoo!*

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 11:12 AM (WsTvr)

350 Brush and floss daily people.
Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2024 09:31 AM (nFnyb)

Just chew tea leaves. Worked for me. Dental care is bourgeois.

Posted by: Mao at January 13, 2024 11:14 AM (rSl/w)

351 gonna go ply the snow shovel some more, back in a bit ...

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at January 13, 2024 11:14 AM (WsTvr)

352 348-,Sometimes, not something.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 13, 2024 11:15 AM (qHVM4)

353 There's a new movie coming out with Lewis and Freud that looks like it might be awful.

Unless they were a couple of loose-cannon cops solving crimes, in which case I'm all in.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at January 13, 2024 11:17 AM (+RQPJ)

354 For those who care, the Pope caved on the gay blessing thing, signed off a document submitted by the African bishops saying "nah, we're not doing this."

In a strange twist, the French bishops also said "hard pass."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 13, 2024 10:10 AM (llXky)

Strange that groups that you might think step up to the plate when the faith is in crisis. Irish monks last time, Africans this time?

Also, it's not surprising to me that the French aren't letting some softboiled South American chucklefuck tell them how to practice Catholicism.
Posted by: Vanya, Speaking Over 200 MPH Wind at January 13, 2024 10:20 AM (H5IZ1)

No one can change Jesus's teaching, or change wrong to right.

Posted by: LASue at January 13, 2024 11:18 AM (Kcw7x)

355 Also the overall resources to produce a reusable ceramic/plastic cup and soap and water to keep it clean may be about the same or even more the that of using disposable paper. Libs cannot think this far out though.
Posted by: Ripley

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You know, that's a very interesting observation.

I bet the resources and energy required to produce and clean one (1) pallet of fancy pink Stanley thermos bottles is roughly the same as the energy required to produce a decade of Starbucks cups for one single franchise location. Maybe more than a decade.

Posted by: Nikki Haley - DeSantis is losing to Nikki and it's Trump's fault at January 13, 2024 11:18 AM (/TehT)

356 Portland Snowpocalypse 2024 - Booming winds and not much in the way of snow; 15 degrees F and a few patches of white. Yesterday was crazy at work, Clicklist had 150+ orders by the time I left at 9.30 AM, and the parking lot was getting full.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 13, 2024 11:18 AM (xYckV)

357 Lewis and Freud sporting long sideburns driving around in a 70s muscle car.

Posted by: Sure, why not? at January 13, 2024 11:20 AM (NBVIP)

358 Thank you for the prayer, vmom. The mention of Joseph was sweet.

Posted by: creeper at January 13, 2024 11:20 AM (cTCuP)

359 nood.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 13, 2024 11:21 AM (xYckV)

360 Wait until some old salt Master Chief hits the Starbucks drive through and hands them his 30 year goat locker coffee cup. Sounds of vomiting from within Starbucks.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at January 13, 2024 11:25 AM (0EOe9)

361 Deflating tires work best if the vehicle is slipping on top of the mud.
If the tire is sinking past the rim I've been most successful by digging a continued rut long enough for the vehicle to drive out.
Posted by: Braenyard at January 13, 2024 10:18 AM (a8y2i)

Probably Willowed, but it's commonly done out here in the desert, too, on rocky roads. Better traction, softer ride, and maybe less chance of cutting a tire on a sharp rock. Deflate from about 30 psi to 15-20. Carry a compressor to air up before hitting the highway to home.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 13, 2024 11:26 AM (tkR6S)

362 Prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at January 13, 2024 12:04 PM (sVc11)

363 "Now, because the Republicans are somewhat irrelevant in terms of getting stuff passed, we're fighting with each other," said Rep. Judy Amabile a Boulder Democrat.

I don't usually hit the open thread here, but I could not pass up passing along this true gem from The Denver Post this morning. It's an article about acrimony within the Colorado Legislature, according to the article, where (of course) the whole problem are those danged Republicans, and it's all Trump's fault.

Posted by: LCMS Rulz! at January 13, 2024 12:16 PM (TOe+Q)

364 Hello! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that would be okay.
I'm undoubtedly enjoying your blog and look forward to
new posts.

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