The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

(H/T KT or as we call her Ms. Saturday)

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Good morning Horde, hopefully you are warm and dug out from the recent storms. Before we the thread commences just a few housekeeping matters (Rulz for those of you in Deer Park, WI).

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate away.
2) It's troll season be nice there are hall monitors for your safety.
3) Running with sharp objects is highly frowned upon.
4) Have a great weekend!

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Count 'em, 12 stimulating facts about coffee.

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Thank you Annie for compiling today's Prayer List.

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:
12/5 – 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…..
12/16 – 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 healthy 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.
1/13 Update – Jim’s wife has started on hospice care. She mostly sleeps (12-15 hours/day) but is mostly not in pain, thank the Lord. She is mostly able to walk around on her own for now (with Jim there to make sure she doesn’t fall down and get hurt). She is sad that she won’t be able to see their youngest child reach 18.
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.
1/13 Update – Pastor Joe has gotten a second opinion and they agreed to take out the tumor. Waiting on an MRI (January 23), and then they will be able to schedule surgery.
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 the 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.
1/12 – Washington Nearside’s last day of employment has come and gone. He plans to withdraw his TSP and retirement contributions to buy time and then evaluate whether or not to list his house. His ex-wife, learning of his change in employment, is filing to contest his sole custody of their two children, and his lawyer has explained that without a job, he is likely to lose custody. Please pray that he can find employment sufficient to keep his house and his kids before losing both.
1/13 – Tipperdi asked for prayers. Her cousin lost his 23-year-old daughter in a car accident in mid-December. He’s having a hard time coping and Tipperdi is worried about his mental health.
1/13 – Screaming in digital requested 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.
1/26 – Pooky’s girl shared the good news that they are expecting a baby, approximately 9/21/2024! Please pray that it all goes smoothly for them and the new baby.
1/18 – CBD noted that long-time commenter, moon_over_vermont, passed away at the end of December.
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 at 09:00 AM

Comments

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1 BRCC AK47

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 20, 2024 08:57 AM (lwOKI)

2 Bastard groundhog.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 08:58 AM (R4t5M)

3 Israel is winning

Posted by: MAC V SOG at January 20, 2024 08:59 AM (P4Pk9)

4 My sweetie's son is in rehab. Prayers in support, please?

Posted by: Cybersmythe at January 20, 2024 08:59 AM (iZEhM)

5 carried over

I've been reading about Charlemagne (the real one, not Tha Gawd) . Did you know that his mother was called Bertha Broadfoot?

How many of you instantly thought of Jimmy Castor?

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:00 AM (vFG9F)

6 The centurion replied, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed."
(Matthew 8:8, NIV)

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 20, 2024 09:00 AM (lwOKI)

7
Spent 45 minutes clearing *just enough* driveway of snow. I'll let April, May, and June take care of the rest.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at January 20, 2024 09:00 AM (nIvob)

8 Stay warm? Sitting by the fireplace right now, with a warm dog beside me

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 09:00 AM (NKqpy)

9 CBD noted that long-time commenter, moon_over_vermont, passed away at the end of December.

I did not know that. I'm so glad CBD notified us. Seems as if we are losing people steadily.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (SfhV1)

10 hiya

Posted by: JT at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (T4tVD)

11 The Russians hacked the C-suite at Microsoft.
Casus belli?

Posted by: Ignoramus at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (Gse2f)

12 “And their prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make them well. And anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”

(James 5:15-16, NLT)

Posted by: rhennigantx at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (lwOKI)

13 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 20, 2024 09:01 AM (hOUT3)

14 My sweetie's son is in rehab. Prayers in support, please?

Posted by: Cybersmythe at January 20, 2024 08:59 AM (iZEhM)

Absolutely.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:02 AM (SfhV1)

15 Prayers up for alla Youse !

Posted by: JT at January 20, 2024 09:02 AM (T4tVD)

16 Fuck Joe Biden

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:03 AM (bWsRe)

17 Captain Hate and moon_over_vermont both passed in December. The left sidebar needs those updates.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 20, 2024 09:04 AM (2NHgQ)

18 Good morning all. Prayers to the Horde and their loved ones in need. It's a balmy 14 here , up from 10. Coming this week rain, snow and sleet from Tuesday to Sunday.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (wJraq)

19 Prayers for the horde, sad to see the passing of another 'ron, moon over vermont, in addition to Captain Hate.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (NKqpy)

20
Got woken at 3:45. Let the puppies out to do business and run around. Brought puppies back in. Fed them. Went and let the kennel dogs out and fed them. Came back and let the puppies out again. Brought them back in. Dozed until 6:00. Let the puppies out a third time. Brought them back in. Finally made my coffee. I deserve a medal.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (MoZTd)

21 21 Mornin’, All. Happy Saturday.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:06 AM (9yWhg)

22 Waiting on mine, stove top takes awhile

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 09:06 AM (fwDg9)

23 Good Saturday morning, dear Horde. I'm terribly sad to read that Captain Hate has died.

I'm praying for the whole prayer list. May God's healing mercy and grace rain down upon everyone here.

Posted by: Ladyl at January 20, 2024 09:07 AM (+4oV5)

24 17 Captain Hate and moon_over_vermont both passed in December. The left sidebar needs those updates.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 20, 2024 09:04 AM (2NHgQ)

It wouldn't hurt to ask Ace or CBD politely and directly.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:07 AM (aA3+G)

25 Hadrian, a medal or a doggie door

Posted by: Ben Had at January 20, 2024 09:07 AM (tfKxW)

26 I deserve a medal.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (MoZTd)

Did the Empress keep letting your cold self back in bed? That should be reward enough.

Posted by: GWB at January 20, 2024 09:07 AM (32nmx)

27 Good morning again dear morons and thanks to annie and mh

I was unaware of moon_over_vermont may his memory be a blessing

A prayer for peace for Washington Nearsider who is paying dearly for standing for principle and professional integrity.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 20, 2024 09:07 AM (RIvkX)

28 Ben Had!!! Sis!!!

Posted by: Ladyl at January 20, 2024 09:08 AM (+4oV5)

29 Mornin' Horde. Prayers for the Horde and our loved ones. So sad to hear about Captain Hate and moon over vermont.

Some good news on R - latest test confirms cancer has not spread and is slow-moving. Now they are looking at treatment options.

I'm worried about Mom though. She sleeps very late every day then dozes on the couch most of the afternoon. I can't seem to get her interested in doing much, although she is still cheerful and not grumpy. Just excessively sleepy. Maybe she's just adjusting after all the craziness of holidays and moving, and having to go back on iron (she has been on and off anemic for many years). I will call her regular doctor and the neuro Monday morning.

Thanks for your prayers dear Horde.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 09:09 AM (i671v)

30 Mazel tov pooky and pookysgirl!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 20, 2024 09:10 AM (RIvkX)

31 Ladyl, my sunshine. Miss you.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 20, 2024 09:10 AM (tfKxW)

32 20
Got woken at 3:45. Let the puppies out to do business and run around. Brought puppies back in. Fed them. Went and let the kennel dogs out and fed them. Came back and let the puppies out again. Brought them back in. Dozed until 6:00. Let the puppies out a third time. Brought them back in. Finally made my coffee. I deserve a medal.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (MoZTd)

Or a wife with a knitting hobby

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:10 AM (aA3+G)

33 What joy to read of Pooky's Girl's good news. It shines like a diamond through the illness and misfortune.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at January 20, 2024 09:10 AM (y9xoU)

34 Miss you like mad, Ben Had...

Posted by: Ladyl at January 20, 2024 09:11 AM (+4oV5)

35 I woke up early today told my dog come on let’s go out. He looked at me like nah bruh I’m good to sleep for another couple of hours. Then jumped on the bed and took my place.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:11 AM (bWsRe)

36 I only shoveled two paths to the road, should go clear it all soon.
It's cold and windy

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 09:14 AM (fwDg9)

37 Why can’t dogs be trained to use a litter box?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:15 AM (9yWhg)

38 Prayers for all.

Posted by: Mick at January 20, 2024 09:15 AM (sVc11)

39 Then jumped on the bed and took my place.
Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:11 AM (bWsRe)

Sounds something like a Paul Simon song, Cecilia.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at January 20, 2024 09:15 AM (KwvbG)

40 Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:11 AM (bWsRe)

Smart dog.

Posted by: dantesed at January 20, 2024 09:15 AM (88xKn)

41 2) It's troll season be nice there are hall monitors for your safety.
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Is there a bag limit?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (BpYfr)

42 Shoveled all the global warming off the driveway this morning. More coming later today. I hate winter. Bah.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (R4t5M)

43 You guys playing cards?
☕

Posted by: Don Black at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (geLO8)

44 "Why can’t dogs be trained to use a litter box?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus"

What do you mean? It's a tasty buffet!

Posted by: The dog at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (vFG9F)

45 Willowed:

Sounds like it will be Jonestown but with Heaven's Gate's population. I don't think this will end well.
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at January 20, 2024 04:07 AM (v9vY1)

Jonestown + Heaven's Gate + Zombie Patrick MacGoohan = The Nu Village

Motto:

"I am ~~not~~ a number. I am a ~~free~~ man. Well, mostly I'm a genderfluid, twin soul, half soy, furry. But, yeah.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (nFnyb)

46
Why can’t dogs be trained to use a litter box?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:15 AM (9yWhg)

In the puppy pen inside we have a couple of trays filled with absorbing horse pellets for exactly that. They really do try to hit it. Sometimes they miss. And often they lie down in them and sleep.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 09:18 AM (MoZTd)

47 Willowed:

Whatever happened to willow?

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:18 AM (SfhV1)

48 >>Then jumped on the bed and took my place.

Wicked smart doggie!

>>Why can’t dogs be trained to use a litter box?

Because peeing and pooping is like their facebook, leaving their scents around the neighborhood for other dogs to know they've been by. What would they sniff on their walks if all their buddies peed at home?

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 09:19 AM (NKqpy)

49 I've been reading about Charlemagne (the real one, not Tha Gawd) . Did you know that his mother was called Bertha Broadfoot?

How many of you instantly thought of Jimmy Castor?
Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024

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"What we gonna do right here is go *back* . . . way back . . . back into time . . . when the only people were 'troglodytes' . . . cave men . . . cave women . . . Neanderthals! You take the average caveman . . . at home . . . listening to his stereo . . ."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:19 AM (omVj0)

50 "Whatever happened to willow?
Posted by: grammie winger"

Gone with the wind.

Posted by: Mr Toad at January 20, 2024 09:20 AM (vFG9F)

51 41 2) It's troll season be nice there are hall monitors for your safety.
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Is there a bag limit?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 20, 2024 09:16 AM (BpYfr)

None.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:20 AM (aA3+G)

52 I named one of my daughter's baby chicks 'willow'.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:21 AM (SfhV1)

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

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 20, 2024 09:21 AM (ju2Fy)

54 Heh! When I enter the blog first time each day, I get a gigantic overlay commercial assortment on the bottom of the screen. So, when I started today, all I saw of the intro above was "Keep Warm and Drink . . . . ". I thought maybe Mis Hum had finally come to his senses!!

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 20, 2024 09:22 AM (TSQkU)

55 Good Morning, y'all

Still waiting...12 weeks and counting.

But spring is coming. I can dig it!

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:22 AM (991eG)

56
"Whatever happened to willow?
Posted by: grammie winger

You know the kind of carving knife you use to slice a Thanksgiving turkey? The last I heard of her a tree had fallen down in her back yard and she was going to use that carving knife to cut it up.

After that, nothing.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at January 20, 2024 09:22 AM (nIvob)

57 I named one of my daughter's baby chicks 'willow'.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:21 AM (SfhV1)

Last one in the henhouse?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 09:23 AM (R4t5M)

58 "Keep Warm and Drink . . . . ". I thought maybe Mis Hum had finally come to his senses!!
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 20, 2024 09:22 AM (TSQkU)

Rule #4, Have a great weekend

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:23 AM (aA3+G)

59 Willowed:

The group of crazed billionaires proposing that doomed planned community in Solano County in northern California has released, uh, a map.

Let me guess, exactly none of the crazed billionaires will be living within 30 miles of said Utopian city where everyone walks and has jobs. Oddly that description sounds exactly like Pompey, or any other iron age city. Will horses be allowed in city limits? Will the people be able to dodge the pasture paddies said horses leave behind? All that is lacking is the water supply and sewage facilities for the homeless people who will be drawn to it like flies to honey. Or will such riff-raff be met at the city limits with signs that say: "Don't let the sun set on your hobo ass in this city."

Posted by: An Observation sez China Joe not my president at January 20, 2024 09:23 AM (CecP5)

60 Last one in the henhouse?

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 09:23 AM (R4t5M)

Took me a minute. :-)

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:24 AM (SfhV1)

61 The water leak from my bathroom ceiling seems to have been stopped, for now. Maintenance people, along with a new supervisor, came yesterday and replaced a leaking seal. They told Miss Linda that they'll have to replace the toilet in the apartment above me, too. But as of this morning, no leaks. Now whether it's because of the new seal, or because the people upstairs are out and have not used their defective toilet, I dunno. But it was nice to shave this morning without that big basin atop the taps to catch any drips.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:24 AM (omVj0)

62 55 Good Morning, y'all

Still waiting...12 weeks and counting.

But spring is coming. I can dig it!
Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:22 AM (991eG)

We really haven't had winter yet. The Snowmobile Capital of WI hasn't opened trails yet. Weird. And financially hurtful to this region which is a tourist destination.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (aA3+G)

63 I have two dogs. One of them sleeps with one of my kids the other sleeps with us. It’s so cute every morning when they’re reunited, they’re so happy to see each other. Dogs are pretty damn awesome.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (bWsRe)

64 >>> 11 The Russians hacked the C-suite at Microsoft.
Casus belli?
Posted by: Ignoramus at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (Gse2f)

1) I'm sure the Eff.Bee.EYE thinks so.
2) Are we sure it wasn't the Eff.Bee.EYE who did the hacking?
3) If it really was the OMG Russians Russians Russians hacking microsquish, maybe we ought to congratulate them and suggest BlackRock or Disney for their next targets.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (llON8)

65 Mornin', Horde.

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM

^^^ What he said.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (Wnv9h)

66 "We really haven't had winter yet. "

*jaw drops, mouth freezes open*

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:27 AM (vFG9F)

67 Got to run some errands today: Rx at Target for sure. I'm tempted to visit a jeweler I know to buy a couple of new straps for my watches. I had a strap changing tool and could once change straps and bracelets myself, but the pin on it that you use to pop the strap pins loose broke. I haven't gotten around to buying a new one.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:27 AM (omVj0)

68 A prayer for peace for Washington Nearsider who is paying dearly for standing for principle and professional integrity.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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Seconded.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 20, 2024 09:27 AM (ju2Fy)

69 Those rascally Russians are at it again huh?

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:27 AM (bWsRe)

70 That is one fat, smug self-satisfied whistle pig* up top. I hate him just on principle.

(*whistlle pig = groundhog, marmot, woodchuck, etc.)

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:28 AM (991eG)

71 Zzzzzzz

Zzzzzz

Zzzzzz

Posted by: Punxsutawney Phil at January 20, 2024 09:28 AM (4I/2K)

72 "We really haven't had winter yet. "
*
*jaw drops, mouth freezes open*
Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024

***
* Goes to re-read parts of The Left Hand of Darkness (there's a reason the natives call their planet "Winter") *

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:28 AM (omVj0)

73 A prayer for peace for Washington Nearside

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Yup

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (991eG)

74 I'm almost done with Mother Alexandra's The Holy Angels. It's a fairly easy read, very reassuring.

Perfect for times like these.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llXky)

75 I prefer COLD winter weather over cold-ish winter weather. Give me a Sunny 10 degree day over a foggy, drizzly 40 degree day any time.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (bWsRe)

76 *waves at the Horde*

Prayers, and hugs (optional) for those in need.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llON8)

77 66 "We really haven't had winter yet. "

*jaw drops, mouth freezes open*
Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:27 AM (vFG9F)

Heck, the ice is only 7" thick. It was 5" thick a week ago with a week of -0 temps.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:31 AM (aA3+G)

78 76 *waves at the Horde*

Prayers, and hugs (optional) for those in need.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llON

And brownies?

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (aA3+G)

79 We really haven't had winter yet. The Snowmobile Capital of WI hasn't opened trails yet. Weird. And financially hurtful to this region which is a tourist destination.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (aA3+G)
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You're on the wrong side of the Big Lake. We're getting a steady buildup of snow. I'll be doing battle with it later this morning.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (llXky)

80 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Cuppa Joe at January 20, 2024 09:33 AM (V5BDR)

81 Good morning everyone. Prayers for all intentions - those requested and those known but to God.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:33 AM (qoGsy)

82 Seven years ago today DJT was inaugurated.

Posted by: Let's do it again at January 20, 2024 09:33 AM (NBVIP)

83 The coffee facts article states that Teddy Roosevelt drank a gallon of coffee a day. No wonder he was always on the go.

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (vFG9F)

84 The obsession with walking everywhere is maddening. I like walking. I enjoy walking in a park. I walk my dogs all the time. But I don’t want to walk
Everywhere all the time. If I go grocery shopping I don’t want to walk home carrying 50 lbs of food. If it’s raining I don’t want to walk. If it’s 100 degrees outside I don’t want to walk.

Walkable cities are always presented as a utopia where it’s always 70 degrees, sunny and the only place anyone ever goes is a bar or restaurant 700 feet away from home.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (bWsRe)

85 Good morning all. Prayers for all those listed above. My heart just breaks.

I have spent the past 2 days recovering from the latest chemo treatment. Praise God, it has gone much better. They tweaked a few things and so far it's working. I still had pain but managed with the oxy but dear God that stuff just throws me for a loop. I've done nothing but sleep for 2 days and I'm weak as a kitten but I'm so thankful!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (iF0sF)

86 Morning. Dogs woke me up at 4:30. Sent dogs out, fed them and went back to bed. Then they let me sleep until 8:00. Took them out. They spent the next hour trying to convince me they hadn't had breakfast. Now they want nothing to do with me as I'm the one who "starved" them.

More coffee..

Posted by: Rosasharn at January 20, 2024 09:35 AM (PzBTm)

87 I made peace with the snow (not the wind, still my mortal enemy) when I lived in Wyoming. But I don't miss it. Y'all can keep alla that.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 09:35 AM (i671v)

88 Washington Nearsider, Not sure where you live but if in NOVA, check out Prince William County Gov or PD. Openings exist.

Posted by: Mrs JTB at January 20, 2024 09:36 AM (zudum)

89 so good to see you, dear Jewells. Glad this last round is going better for you.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 09:37 AM (i671v)

90 Prayers up for the Moron Horde. Yay for Pookie and family!

Posted by: Hawkpilot at January 20, 2024 09:37 AM (k6uu5)

91 The TVA came out yesterday and said they had generated the highest Kw of power in their history this week. We did not have rolling blackouts this week unlike last year's cold snap.

The weather dude claimed this was the longest subzero stretch of weather here in 30 years.

I knew that damn globull warmening would catch up with us.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:37 AM (qoGsy)

92 "Heck, the ice is only 7" thick. It was 5" thick a week ago with a week of -0 temps.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian"

We had some ice on the pool cover but it melted.

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:37 AM (vFG9F)

93 Good morning, Horde! Prayers for all those in need. May we show each other the Lord's love by following His example.

Any prayers you might spare for Mrs. MKC would be most appreciated. She's having an elective procedure on Thursday and is, by her nature, prone to worrying about the usual risks.

Wish you all a blessed weekend and week ahead. May your powder stay dry and your replacement orders come with free shipping....

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (kOluj)

94 Cold a few days but warming mid week.

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (fwDg9)

95 I made peace with the snow (not the wind, still my mortal enemy) when I lived in Wyoming. But I don't miss it. Y'all can keep alla that.
Posted by: screaming in digital

Ice *shudder*

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (9yWhg)

96 Bertha. Bertha Butt. She was one a' the Butt sisters.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (S6gqv)

97 Big hugs and prayers Jewells45.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (qoGsy)

98 The other thing with walkable shit is it limits your options. Sure there’s a grocery store within walking distance. But then that is your only option. What if the store sucks? Or is really expensive? Tough shit if you don’t have a car to go to the one a mile away. And this goes for all retail. You’re stuck with one option no matter the quality or price of that option.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (bWsRe)

99 Thank you sid!

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:39 AM (iF0sF)

100 64 >>> 11 The Russians hacked the C-suite at Microsoft.
Casus belli?
Posted by: Ignoramus at January 20, 2024 09:01 AM (Gse2f)

1) I'm sure the Eff.Bee.EYE thinks so.
2) Are we sure it wasn't the Eff.Bee.EYE who did the hacking?
3) If it really was the OMG Russians Russians Russians hacking microsquish, maybe we ought to congratulate them and suggest BlackRock or Disney for their next targets.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (llON

Can we get some of that war-crime action for the Chinese?

Oh, they paid Biden his 10%?

So, that's a no, right?

Posted by: naturalfake at January 20, 2024 09:39 AM (nFnyb)

101 {{Tonypete}} thank you dear.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:39 AM (iF0sF)

102 I need it to get back up to about 70 so I can paint some car parts. We are expects mid 50s here today, and maybe 70s next week, with rain.

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 09:40 AM (vFG9F)

103 Been a long time since wrote how Frederick the Great tried to drink 40 cups of coffee a day to break the human sleep cycle. It didn't work of course.

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 09:40 AM (fwDg9)

104 That is one fat, smug self-satisfied whistle pig* up top. I hate him just on principle.

(*whistlle pig = groundhog, marmot, woodchuck, etc.)
Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:28 AM

This is what varmint rifles are made for.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 20, 2024 09:40 AM (Wnv9h)

105 Figured out the toe fungus (and other wierd stuff) -

Any websites that are not affrimatively Pro-Junta are being shunned by major advertisers/agencies (which are Pro-Junta).
So, scraps.

But still better than being flooded with temu ads for FIB traps.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (cOq4q)

106 Poor Moose has been wandering around the house looking lost. He's not used to seeing grandma in bed. Hope I feel well enough to move to the sofa today.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (iF0sF)

107 Football weather

HOU @ BAL windy, cold, 20s
GB @ SF showers, 60s

Posted by: Don Black at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (geLO8)

108 Has that girl who visibly cringed when approached by Creepy Joe been sent to re-education camp yet?

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (kSHhA)

109 The other thing with walkable shit is it limits your options. Sure there’s a grocery store within walking distance. But then that is your only option. What if the store sucks? Or is really expensive? Tough shit if you don’t have a car to go to the one a mile away. And this goes for all retail. You’re stuck with one option no matter the quality or price of that option.
Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (bWsRe)
---
That's a feature, not a bug, according to TPTB...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (BpYfr)

110 a lot of challenging news in the prayer list; wintertime can be such a challenge

I'm going to throw out there - FenBen, Jewells (fenbendazole)

if you get to the point of trying things that are not standard care

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (AcWfM)

111 You're on the wrong side of the Big Lake. We're getting a steady buildup of snow. I'll be doing battle with it later this morning.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (llXky)

20 something miles south of Lake Superior. Hell southern WI has more snow than we do.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (aA3+G)

112 Waiting with you Muldoon

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (RIvkX)

113 How much whist could a whistle pig whistle
If a whistle pig could whistle whist?

Hmmm. Needs work.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (9yWhg)

114 Walkable cities are always presented as a utopia where it’s always 70 degrees, sunny and the only place anyone ever goes is a bar or restaurant 700 feet away from home.
Posted by: Montec

********

They don't scale up well. And they always require interaction with the outside world, either having stuff delivered from outside or traveling outside to access goods and services not available in walking distance.

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (991eG)

115 GB @ SF showers, 60s

Posted by: Don Black at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (geLO

Just needs to drop 40 degrees.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (SfhV1)

116 106 Poor Moose has been wandering around the house looking lost. He's not used to seeing grandma in bed. Hope I feel well enough to move to the sofa today.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (iF0sF)

Hugs Jewells

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:43 AM (aA3+G)

117 Morning all. -8 this morning but essentially no wind. Thank the Lord. Going to hit 20 tomorrow. 20 above. Not below. Summer!!

Posted by: Muad'dib at January 20, 2024 09:44 AM (ER9HB)

118 jewells - I hope today is better, and tomorrow better yet.

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:44 AM (SfhV1)

119 Jewells45 - prayers sent your way.

This group has some very brave individuals. I am blessed to know you - even as little gray boxes.

Posted by: Rosasharn at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (PzBTm)

120 Morning

Rough day yesterday. Wife's mental acuity and ability to move has diminished. She now needs to be watched 24/7 as she won't tell anyone she wants to get up. Yesterday, even though I was sleeping in the room, she tried to get up and fell, but thankfully not hurt.
I can really use your prayers.

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (I26Ej)

121 I have spent the past 2 days recovering from the latest chemo treatment. Praise God, it has gone much better. They tweaked a few things and so far it's working. I still had pain but managed with the oxy but dear God that stuff just throws me for a loop. I've done nothing but sleep for 2 days and I'm weak as a kitten but I'm so thankful!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (iF0sF)
===
b"h

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (RIvkX)

122 I can really use your prayers.

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (I26Ej)

of course, jim

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (SfhV1)

123 Thank you MisHum. Big bear hug from me.

Black Orchid I am aware of fenben. Mentioned to my first oncologist but he pretty much poo pooed it. It's not off the table though as far as I'm concerned.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (iF0sF)

124 I can really use your prayers.
Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia)
---
You got it, jim. Hugs to you and yours.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (i671v)

125 The obsession with walking everywhere is maddening. I like walking. I enjoy walking in a park. I walk my dogs all the time. But I don’t want to walk
Everywhere all the time. If I go grocery shopping I don’t want to walk home carrying 50 lbs of food. If it’s raining I don’t want to walk. If it’s 100 degrees outside I don’t want to walk.

Same.

But, my guess is that they'll allow golf carts or something similar.

Or, perhaps the equivalent of those little kiddie choo-choos in the mall.

On the other hand, who cares, plebe? The cities are for you not us. Toodles!
- Your Betters

Posted by: naturalfake at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (nFnyb)

126 I had a dream a couple of nights ago where I was in a city looking for a liquor store. I didn't have a car, so I had to walk everywhere. It was a pain in the ass, and tired me out even though I was asleep.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (9yWhg)

127 Good morning Horde! Headed into the Valley of the Sunstroke today for a memorial service. Child of a friend who OD'd on prescription meds and then lingered on in the hospital for 18 days. She left behind a husband and a five year old daughter. She was 26. If you want to pray about this one, peace and comfort for the family and for the little girl's future would be good.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (dZVON)

128 GnuBreed here -- I am now doing the home hospice thingy and it sure helps me out. Some days mostly good, so I'll keep up the fight for awhile.

Thanks again for the kind words and thoughts.

Posted by: GnuBreed at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (zHuJr)

129 This is what varmint rifles are made for.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState

******

In my experience, marmots and jackrabbits both have a tendency to stop still and stand up straight when they hear a sharp, shrill whistle. Useful trait that works against them. Although alpine marmots are pretty benign, I don't feel the need to shoot them.

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:48 AM (991eG)

130 A heavy load today.

"Come to Me all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at January 20, 2024 09:48 AM (SfhV1)

131 Although alpine marmots are pretty benign, I don't feel the need to shoot them.

Hey, that PR campaign worked!

Posted by: The Alpine Marmots at January 20, 2024 09:49 AM (9yWhg)

132 jim I have been praying for you all. Oh dear, your wife is like me. I will just get up on my own rather than ask for help. I have had to change my thinking in a major way. My husband is grateful because he got tired of yelling at me lol.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:49 AM (iF0sF)

133 Requesting continued prayers for my wife's church buddy Mike. He has advanced bone cancer and is in great pain constantly. He's a hell of a guy and suffers without complaint.

The back roads are still treacherous around here but we'll make a home visit today and make sure he and his wife have what they need.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:50 AM (qoGsy)

134 103 Been a long time since wrote how Frederick the Great tried to drink 40 cups of coffee a day to break the human sleep cycle. It didn't work of course.

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 09:40 AM (fwDg9)

Nevermind that (most) of us humans NEED sleep. It's believed to cement days memories and clear toxins from our brains.

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 09:50 AM (I26Ej)

135 Muldoon, can you eat woodchucks?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:50 AM (9yWhg)

136 You got them jim.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:50 AM (qoGsy)

137 {{GnuBreed}} major hugs dear.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:51 AM (iF0sF)

138 I deserve a medal.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 09:05 AM (MoZTd)

you are a good puppy dad!

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 09:51 AM (V13WU)

139 Walkable cities are always presented as a utopia where it’s always 70 degrees, sunny and the only place anyone ever goes is a bar or restaurant 700 feet away from home.
Posted by: Montec
********

They don't scale up well. And they always require interaction with the outside world, either having stuff delivered from outside or traveling outside to access goods and services not available in walking distance.
Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024

***
Our parents and grandparents handled a walkable, no-car world fine. But they had a network of public transit: streetcars and buses and subways that were reliable, safe, and inexpensive to get them where they needed to go. When I was in high school, paying .10 for a public bus and getting a transfer ticket (free) to connecting lines would allow you to travel a good ways across the city. Not no mo'.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:51 AM (omVj0)

140 jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20

Praying

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 20, 2024 09:52 AM (kSHhA)

141 great to see you, GnuBreed. Love and hugs to you!

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 09:52 AM (i671v)

142 Someday I will tell y'all a remarkable story... fifteen years or longer in the making. The story of the lovely and talented Missus Muldoon's perseverance and tenacity when all about her turned their backs and moved on.

Someday...

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:54 AM (991eG)

143 Cul de sac didn't get plowed very well yestiddy. Group text among the neighbors indicated calls had been made to the gubmint entities, but to no avail.
Now one of my stalwart neighbors is out there with his Industrial Strength snow thrower doing it himself.
Should I offer to go out and take a turn or sit here with hot coffee and enjoying the HQ?
Ya know... he's from Syracuse and he loves this stuff. It would be wrong to rob him of all that enjoyment.

*pours another cup*

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 20, 2024 09:55 AM (NBVIP)

144 And more prayers for you too GnuBreed!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:56 AM (qoGsy)

145 113 How much whist could a whistle pig whistle
If a whistle pig could whistle whist?

Hmmm. Needs work.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 09:42 AM (9yWhg)

How many whistles could a whistle pig whistle if a whistle pig could whistle whistles?

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 09:57 AM (oXiNU)

146 I look forward to it Muldoon.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 09:58 AM (qoGsy)

147 I lived in a "walkable city" situation - hi-rise condo, block from metro station, and within walking distance had everything: park, library, grocery store, small shopping mall with movie theater, restaurants. Loved it. However, every weekday morning I had to climb into my car and drive 45 minutes to work (1 hr + home w/more traffic).

It was ideal because I had all of these options and they were affordable, safe, and good. After covid wrecked small businesses, and the BLM and antifa inner-city riots and continued violence, and the drug and immigration crisis created armies of homeless, transient populations, these "walkable city" features are no doubt long gone.

But it's not really about quality of a local life they want for us when they evangelize about these utopian cities, it's containment of the masses and control.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 09:58 AM (NKqpy)

148 Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 09:45 AM (I26Ej)

Prayers for you both up from frozen NoVA!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 09:58 AM (hOUT3)

149 The Killer Kittens From Outer Space are doing well: Stirling the big black is curled atop the couch, and little Dagny La Siberienne is trotting around looking for something to kill.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:59 AM (omVj0)

150 Our parents and grandparents handled a walkable, no-car world fine. But they had a network of public transit: streetcars and buses and subways that were reliable, safe, and inexpensive to get them where they needed to go. When I was in high school, paying .10 for a public bus and getting a transfer ticket (free) to connecting lines would allow you to travel a good ways across the city. Not no mo'.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 09:51 AM (omVj0)

That's one reason that I love Japan.

Very efficient, very reliable mass transit.(For the counter example see Old Blighty. Esp. London.)

Easy to get around to pretty much anywhere. However-

When I was stationed there I wound up getting a used car cuz rain, snow, bitter cold, etc made walking or riding a bicycle a pain. you needed a car IMHO for the daily life stuff.

But, traveling, touring, sight-seeing mass transit there was the shizznizzle.

Here mass transit is dirty, grimy, crime-ridden, inefficient crap.

YMMV.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 20, 2024 09:59 AM (nFnyb)

151 Muldoon, can you eat woodchucks?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus

******

I imagine not, as I suspect that is the origin of the term 'upchuck'. But I have no first-hand experience in that arena.

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 09:59 AM (991eG)

152 Jewells, I keep recommending my friend April's holistic online store, and now consulting practice for all kind of issues - I swear by her products myself - she finally got rid of one of my kids' cystic acne that no amount of prescriptions would kick - she is a cancer survivor and as I mentioned if you email her she can work with your needs specifically.

I put the link to her site in my sig.

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at January 20, 2024 09:59 AM (AcWfM)

153 But it's not really about quality of a local life they want for us when they evangelize about these utopian cities, it's containment of the masses and control.
Posted by: Lizzy

Similarly, EVs are good for the environment so you just might be inconvenienced every now and again!

Leaves for airport and private jet!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:01 AM (hOUT3)

154 Our parents and grandparents handled a walkable, no-car world fine

—-

More like great grandparents for me. Sure they handled it because there was no other option. It’s like saying people in the 1800s handled not having electricity fine. Yes, they managed but it sucks living without electricity or cars vs with them.

Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024 10:01 AM (bWsRe)

155 132 jim I have been praying for you all. Oh dear, your wife is like me. I will just get up on my own rather than ask for help. I have had to change my thinking in a major way. My husband is grateful because he got tired of yelling at me lol.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:49 AM (iF0sF)

It's called being stubborn.
I try to reason with her using the logic of the state she's in. Last night, she took med to relieve the restlessness in her legs. She was sleeping and moving all about the bed like little kids do, trying to get up for various reasons (e.g. "I have to see the doctor in the other room!"--there was nobody else in house except me and younger son).

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:02 AM (C1EzC)

156 Good morning all.
All I can think about after reading the comments is that I wish I could give those of you who need one, hugs. And get one in return. Because that's the thing about hugs. It is shared. Share the love and the pain and the joy and the regret and make the burdens a little easier to bear.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 10:03 AM (t/2Uw)

157 156 Good morning all.
All I can think about after reading the comments is that I wish I could give those of you who need one, hugs. And get one in return. Because that's the thing about hugs. It is shared. Share the love and the pain and the joy and the regret and make the burdens a little easier to bear.

-----------

Well said - big bear hugs to you!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at January 20, 2024 10:06 AM (kOluj)

158 >>> 78 76 *waves at the Horde*

Prayers, and hugs (optional) for those in need.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llON

And brownies?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (aA3+G)

Definitely!

*shoves thru USB*

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 10:06 AM (llON8)

159 Because that's the thing about hugs. It is shared. Share the love and the pain and the joy and the regret and make the burdens a little easier to bear.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)

Amen to that! Good for both parties.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:07 AM (qoGsy)

160 My FIL visited last night; I could see he was heartbroken with what he saw.

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:07 AM (0BRZY)

161 Black Orchid I have bookmarked her site. Thank you.

Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 10:07 AM (iF0sF)

162 Our parents and grandparents handled a walkable, no-car world fine

—-

More like great grandparents for me. Sure they handled it because there was no other option. It’s like saying people in the 1800s handled not having electricity fine. Yes, they managed but it sucks living without electricity or cars vs with them.
Posted by: Montec at January 20, 2024

***
Sure, but they managed their daily lives by using shanks' mare or public transit. A cousin might have a car or truck they could borrow or cadge a ride with. Of course, as soon as they could swing it, they bought a car. But they *could* live reasonably with that transport network around them.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 10:07 AM (omVj0)

163 I live in a leafy college town, which I feel has the best of both worlds. I can walk through the neighborhoods and bike to downtown, which has a nice pedestrian vibe, or go over to campus for various events.

At the same time, I can jump into my car and have several shops, stores, venues etc. within a 10-minute drive.

It is why I put up with the idiot city council and confiscatory taxes. At least for now.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:08 AM (llXky)

164 Bertha. Bertha Butt. She was one a' the Butt sisters.
Posted by: Tom Servo at January 20, 2024 09:38 AM (S6gqv)

Her husband was a farrier, she got good at holding the horses, and in a pinch she would forge out a horseshoe, but she didn't like doing it.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:09 AM (D7oie)

165 158 >>> 78 76 *waves at the Horde*

Prayers, and hugs (optional) for those in need.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llON

And brownies?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (aA3+G)

Definitely!

*shoves thru USB*

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 10:06 AM (llON

Wots thiz brown goo coming out o mi phone?

Posted by: jim (i. Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:09 AM (0BRZY)

166 I see at store a coffee brand that has 2x caffeine, anyone try it?

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 10:09 AM (fwDg9)

167 Wots thiz brown goo coming out o mi phone?
Posted by: jim

Brown 25?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:10 AM (qoGsy)

168 Miss you {{{sharon}}}

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 10:10 AM (i671v)

169 >>> 123 Thank you MisHum. Big bear hug from me.

Black Orchid I am aware of fenben. Mentioned to my first oncologist but he pretty much poo pooed it. It's not off the table though as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:46 AM (iF0sF)

Of course he did, he's an EXPERT!!! and you are a Nobody who questioned his EXPERTness instead of TRUSTING the SCIENCE!!! ;P

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (llON8)

170 Plus, if our forebears lived or even just worked in a big busy city, driving to work in heavy rush hour traffic -- even if they'd had a car and a place to park it at home -- would have been nerve-wracking. Hopping on a safe, clean, reliable bus or streetcar for their commute would have been much simpler and cheaper, and would have saved the car for weekends.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating for this "walkable city" business, not nowadays. I would hate to give up my car for anything.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (omVj0)

171 Sure, but they managed their daily lives by using shanks' mare or public transit. A cousin might have a car or truck they could borrow or cadge a ride with. Of course, as soon as they could swing it, they bought a car. But they *could* live reasonably with that transport network around them.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 10:07 AM (omVj0)
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My nephew lived in Boston for years without even knowing how to drive. Mass transit everywhere, cab to the airport.

He moved to Florida and that was when he learned to drive. In his 30s.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (llXky)

172 Thanks MH. I'm always polite. Will pass the message on to ace and/or cbd.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (2NHgQ)

173 Anyone hear from SMH lately? Hope she's doing well.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (9yWhg)

174 Fixed name. Damn phone.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (0BRZY)

175 Helena Handbasket, still looking for a weekend. Weather and waters leaks have kept me tied up.

Hope you and the livestock are well

Posted by: Ben Had at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (tfKxW)

176
you are a good puppy dad!
Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 09:51 AM (V13WU)

I wish. But I'm diligent and that's often enough. One of the major reasons why Her Majesty has managed to do so much breeding, in the show ring and as a national breed club official is because I'm backstopping her at home.

I can't say I bring much flair to things, but when she's away she'll know everyone is stolidly being taken care of and when she gets home there will be dogs who have been tended to, food cooked, a tidy house and a clean, warm, freshly-made bed to get into.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 10:12 AM (MoZTd)

177 here is something, "Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh Delivers Speech at March for Life in D.C.".

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:13 AM (V13WU)

178 158 >>> 78 76 *waves at the Horde*
Prayers, and hugs (optional) for those in need.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:29 AM (llON
And brownies?
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian Who Lives In The Frozen Tundra at January 20, 2024 09:32 AM (aA3+G)
Definitely!
*shoves thru USB*
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

Darn it HH, you didn't give me enough warning and Conor got there first!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:13 AM (hOUT3)

179 @176, teamwork ! neither of you could do it all on your own, probably

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:14 AM (V13WU)

180 167 Wots thiz brown goo coming out o mi phone?
Posted by: jim

Brown 25?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:10 AM (qoGsy)

That might constipate my USB port...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:14 AM (aIqHO)

181 Prayers for all the Horde. Your strength and grace are incredible.

Posted by: tbodie, Lurker. Unless you are reading this at January 20, 2024 10:15 AM (+uIqQ)

182 177 here is something, "Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh Delivers Speech at March for Life in D.C.".

yeah that tells me he won't be coming to Philly to coach

too much wrongthink for the luries

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at January 20, 2024 10:15 AM (AcWfM)

183 here is something, "Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh Delivers Speech at March for Life in D.C.".

Posted by: runner

I must say I am a charter member of the "Muck Fichican" club but credit where it is due - good on you Coach.

I was privileged to see PDJT speak at the March for Life a few years ago. He was fantastic.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:16 AM (qoGsy)

184 >>> 175 Helena Handbasket, still looking for a weekend. Weather and waters leaks have kept me tied up.

Hope you and the livestock are well
Posted by: Ben Had at January 20, 2024 10:11 AM (tfKxW)

{{{Ben Had}}}

I haven't had any leaks (knocks on wood) but have had some fun times keeping critters above freezing. No ice cube chickens!!! They've even started laying again after having gone on strike.

...ok, I need to get off my ass and go do Stuff What Needs Doing especially things that need done before we get the crapload of rain forecast to start Sunday night.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 10:16 AM (llON8)

185 {{{SiD}}} been meaning to check in with you. Thrilled about your trip. Happy that you are doing something just for you.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 10:16 AM (t/2Uw)

186 it's Jim Harbaugh way or no way !

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:16 AM (V13WU)

187 I can't say I bring much flair to things, but when she's away she'll know everyone is stolidly being taken care of and when she gets home there will be dogs who have been tended to, food cooked, a tidy house and a clean, warm, freshly-made bed to get into.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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I'd take dependability over flair any day.

Having said that, IMO you do bring your own flair to these here gray boxes every day, with an occasional flourish, and of course a certain je ne sais qoui.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 10:17 AM (i671v)

188 I thought some people might enjoy this lovely version of a British teen singing "Amazing Grace" in a church and accompanied by a harpist:

https://www.faithpot.com/malakai-bayoh-amazing-grace/

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 20, 2024 10:17 AM (Ki//m)

189 it's Jim Harbaugh way or no way !

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:16 AM (V13WU)
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Anyone remember when he met with Francis and gave him a pair of Jumpman shoes and a winged helmet? He's a weird duck who can't get enough of the limelight.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:18 AM (llXky)

190 My mom's home town was a small town with a square. You could walk anywhere and most everybody knew everybody else to some extent. When visiting my grandparents I would be sent to the store for groceries and sometimes my Pa Pa's cigarettes.

I knew I had come of age when I was about 14 and he gave me the keys to his truck to go get the cigs.

Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024 10:18 AM (vFG9F)

191 ----- BEGIN TEARLINE -----
For the handful of other radio / Morse code / crypto nerds here: The Maritime Radio Historical Society (radiomarine.org) is holding an event at 2100Z (1:00 PM Pacific time) today where they will broadcast an encrypted message in Morse code and RTTY that you can decode using a one-time pad available on their website.
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Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 10:18 AM (COBMC)

192 179 @176, teamwork ! neither of you could do it all on your own, probably
Posted by: runner

Friend of mine and I have a theory that a set of chores that require X hours for one person to accomplish typically take only X/3 hours when there are two people doing them together!

Apologies in advance for the math!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:19 AM (hOUT3)

193 @189, lol. Maybe that is what Francis wanted all his life !

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:19 AM (V13WU)

194 For the handful of other radio / Morse code / crypto nerds here: The Maritime Radio Historical Society (radiomarine.org) is holding an event at 2100Z (1:00 PM Pacific time) today where they will broadcast an encrypted message in Morse code and RTTY that you can decode using a one-time pad available on their website.
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:19 AM (llXky)

195 191 ----- BEGIN TEARLINE -----
For the handful of other radio / Morse code / crypto nerds here: The Maritime Radio Historical Society (radiomarine.org) is holding an event at 2100Z (1:00 PM Pacific time) today where they will broadcast an encrypted message in Morse code and RTTY that you can decode using a one-time pad available on their website.
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Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 10:18 AM (COBMC)

DRINK YOUR OVALTINE

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

196 "they will broadcast an encrypted message in Morse code and RTTY that you can decode using a one-time pad available on their website."

I'm not falling for that again.

Posted by: Ralphie at January 20, 2024 10:20 AM (vFG9F)

197 You know, Jewells, the worst thing that might happen if you decide to take fenben is that you will reduce your heartworm and river blindness risk. And cure any infestation of bots, of course.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:21 AM (D7oie)

198
Remembered all those on the Prayer List in my Rosary intentions this morning. Y'all are great people. You're the only friends I have.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 10:21 AM (MoZTd)

199 I thought some people might enjoy this lovely version of a British teen singing "Amazing Grace" in a church and accompanied by a harpist:

https://www.faithpot.com/malakai-bayoh-amazing-grace/
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 20, 2024 10:17 AM (Ki//m)

The "British Teen" aint Yoko, is it ?

Posted by: JT at January 20, 2024 10:21 AM (T4tVD)

200 "they will broadcast an encrypted message in Morse code and RTTY that you can decode using a one-time pad available on their website."

"This busty bikini blonde..."

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 10:22 AM (9yWhg)

201 lol. Maybe that is what Francis wanted all his life !

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 10:19 AM (V13WU)
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The look on the pope's face was one of deep puzzlement.

What makes it annoying to me is that the University of Michigan was founded by Father Richard Gabriel, and Harbaugh could have brought some of his relics to be blessed, but no, it's all about football.

Plus, he's a cheater.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:22 AM (llXky)

202 Too slow.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:22 AM (aIqHO)

203 It appears that the Maritime Radio Historical Society has sold out to the Ovaltine mob.

Posted by: tbodie, Lurker. Unless you are reading this at January 20, 2024 10:23 AM (+uIqQ)

204 "This busty bikini blonde..."

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at January 20, 2024 10:22 AM (9yWhg)
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"Her gown fell to the floor..."

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:23 AM (llXky)

205 Can't stop the signal.

Posted by: Big O at January 20, 2024 10:23 AM (vFG9F)

206 You're the only friends I have.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 20, 2024 10:21 AM (MoZTd)

And H7, I hope you know you have a LOT of friends here!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:24 AM (hOUT3)

207 194 & 195 are each perfect in the Horde way!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:24 AM (hOUT3)

208 Much as I love my cars, if there were a simple, safe, less expensive bus route to my work, I'd take it unless the weather were extremely cold or raining. In early '02, I got a temp job in the central business district of town. I did not relish the idea of driving there and back, and paying to park. Turned out there was a downtown express bus that stopped practically outside the back gate and dropped me within two blocks of the work site. It was $1.25 or $1.50 each way, much faster than driving would have been, and I saved $$$ on parking.

Sadly, that route is gone now.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 10:24 AM (omVj0)

209 And H7, I hope you know you have a LOT of friends here!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar

Hear, hear!!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:24 AM (qoGsy)

210 199 I thought some people might enjoy this lovely version of a British teen singing "Amazing Grace" in a church and accompanied by a harpist:

https://www.faithpot.com/malakai-bayoh-amazing-grace/
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 20, 2024 10:17 AM (Ki//m)

The "British Teen" aint Yoko, is it ?

Posted by: JT at January 20, 2024 10:21 AM (T4tVD)

Only if counting in base-60 like the Babylonians

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:25 AM (aIqHO)

211 Hadrian, hopefully you will join us in Oct.

Posted by: Ben Had at January 20, 2024 10:25 AM (tfKxW)

212 They're in the pay of Big Ovaltine...

Posted by: Just as I suspected at January 20, 2024 10:26 AM (NBVIP)

213 "This busty bikini blonde..."
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus
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"Her gown fell to the floor..."
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd

********

In the distance, a dog rang out in the night.

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 10:26 AM (991eG)

214 Being 29, I like that I can walk to a few places. Even on bad weather days, I can still get outside for a little bit. Even if I don't need anything, can still go out, say hello, even if it's to a store clerk. That being said, car is still essential. Get to the Y, see my grandkids, grocery shopping.
I can't imagine how a 15 minute city would work with kids. It is the kind of Utopian idea that would never work in real life.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 10:26 AM (t/2Uw)

215 The moment I posted, I knew at least one Moron would make the Ovaltine joke. You people do not disappoint.

I am surprised there were no references to a chair being against the wall, or John's long mustache.

Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 10:26 AM (COBMC)

216 For those keeping score at home, the count of Bishops' conferences that have rejected Fiducia Supplicans continues to increase. The Dutch Bishops declined yesterday.

Hungary, France and the entire continent of Africa have all repudiated it in one form. The English priests' association has also rejected it. The Eastern Rite Catholics declared it moot since they don't do non-liturgical blessings.

So much for the whole "The Pope's every utterance is a command" concept.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:27 AM (llXky)

217 Love the picture up top (because it's in the teens here). Is it one of those "AI" pics?

Posted by: t-bird at January 20, 2024 10:27 AM (c5wrR)

218 {{{SiD}}} been meaning to check in with you. Thrilled about your trip. Happy that you are doing something just for you.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice)
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I do way too much that is just for me.

I'm really stoked about traveling with my brother & SIL and finally seeing firsthand what I've been hearing about and seeing in pics for years. And although I've always known my brother is brilliant, I don't often get to see him in this role of guide & teacher, which will be a treat.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 10:28 AM (i671v)

219 My mom's home town was a small town with a square. You could walk anywhere and most everybody knew everybody else to some extent. When visiting my grandparents I would be sent to the store for groceries and sometimes my Pa Pa's cigarettes.

I knew I had come of age when I was about 14 and he gave me the keys to his truck to go get the cigs.
Posted by: fd at January 20, 2024

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I like to imagine Santa Fe, NM, was probably like that once. As for my own French Quarter, it was sort oflike that; Mom would send me to the bar and grill on the corner to get her cigs out of the vending machine.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 20, 2024 10:28 AM (omVj0)

220 216 For those keeping score at home, the count of Bishops' conferences that have rejected Fiducia Supplicans continues to increase. The Dutch Bishops declined yesterday.

that is wonderful news!

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at January 20, 2024 10:28 AM (AcWfM)

221 For those keeping score at home, the count of Bishops' conferences that have rejected Fiducia Supplicans continues to increase. The Dutch Bishops declined yesterday.

Yea!!!

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:29 AM (qoGsy)

222 that is wonderful news!

Posted by: BlackOrchid, I meant to say at January 20, 2024 10:28 AM (AcWfM)
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When you've lost the Dutch...that was a surprise.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 10:29 AM (llXky)

223 Prayers for the spoken and unspoken intentions of the Horde.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 10:30 AM (hcnLe)

224 You're the only friends I have.
Posted by: Hadrian

******

Yikes! That's a lot of pressure to put on us.

😀

Posted by: Muldoon at January 20, 2024 10:31 AM (991eG)

225 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:32 AM (9XOwt)

226 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Wt3dhF4fU

goosebumps...if you don't feel that when the choir kicks in

Posted by: qmark at January 20, 2024 10:32 AM (+t9Oi)

227 Can mercury freeze?...I mean above absolute zero?

Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 10:33 AM (AwYPR)

228 > For the handful of other radio / Morse code / crypto nerds here:....
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I pulled my RTL-SDR di-pole down about two weeks ago due to weather (it's a cheap-O non-weather proof one.) I'd put it back up, but it's 5 degrees out there and I'm not that motivated.

And the message seems to have been decoded by the Horde already.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 20, 2024 10:36 AM (Q4IgG)

229 Ooooh. Didn't know you were traveling with family. That is really cool. Having recently done a two week trip with my son as guide accompanied by my brilliant DIL and 2 yr old grandson, it was just so much more...I don't have the words. Just ❤️and joy.

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 10:36 AM (t/2Uw)

230 Lots to do outside, so will bundle up and see how long 8 can last

Posted by: Skip at January 20, 2024 10:36 AM (fwDg9)

231 225 Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight

Capt O, have you ever tried Lapsang Souchong tea?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:37 AM (hOUT3)

232 Can mercury freeze?...I mean above absolute zero?
Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 10:33 AM (AwYPR)

Yes. At about minus 40 Fahrenheit

grosse kalt

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:37 AM (D7oie)

233 Capt O, have you ever tried Lapsang Souchong tea?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:37 AM (hOUT3)
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Not yet.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:38 AM (9XOwt)

234 Can mercury freeze?...I mean above absolute zero?
Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 10:33 AM

Yes. At about minus 40 Fahrenheit

grosse kalt
Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:37 AM

What's that in Celsius?

Posted by: Cybersmythe at January 20, 2024 10:38 AM (iZEhM)

235 Yes. At about minus 40 Fahrenheit

grosse kalt
Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:37 AM (D7oie)
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Fahrenheit...or Celsius?

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:39 AM (9XOwt)

236 Posted by: Cybersmythe at January 20, 2024 10:38 AM (iZEhM)
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*fistbump*

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:39 AM (9XOwt)

237 Liquid mercury freezes solid at -38.83 °C

?! When we had a -40° morning many years ago in New England, was the thermometer stuck?

Posted by: t-bird at January 20, 2024 10:40 AM (c5wrR)

238 Congratulations to Pooky's girl (and Pooky of course) but damn the got that news out fast. Sept 21 is 8 months from tomorrow.

Posted by: From about that Time at January 20, 2024 10:40 AM (4780s)

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

Prayers up for all intentions, known and unknown, uttered and simply written on the heart.

May God continue to bless America and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 20, 2024 10:40 AM (a8Rgt)

240 I used to drink lots of tea, lapsang souchong is nice, if smoky, and Imperal Gunpowder was pretty good. For some reason I can't remember I liked Assam tea too. A bud of mine got brick tea once, and it was kind of muddy tasting.

Tea requires decent water to make well, and some attention to brewing. I started drinking coffee instead and haven't drunk much tea since.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:41 AM (D7oie)

241 Was gonna ask what is a Lapsang Souchong, but I'm pretty sure the answer would come back:
Twenty bucks, same as in the Art Thread.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 20, 2024 10:41 AM (NBVIP)

242 Posted by: qmark at January 20, 2024 10:32 AM (+t9Oi)

Thanks, fantastic sound!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:41 AM (hOUT3)

243 Not yet.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight

Amazong be yo fren!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 10:42 AM (hOUT3)

244 I was drinking maté for a while, and got away from that. I have been drinking herbal teas, most recently catnip and lemon balm mixed.

I use the metal maté straw to drink it since I don't like leaves in my teeth like I have been eating spinach

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:43 AM (D7oie)

245 Yes. At about minus 40 Fahrenheit
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I know in AK they have *actual* air temps that cold and colder. Something like -70 ? is the record...no wind-chill b.s., actual air temp.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at January 20, 2024 10:45 AM (lPeS+)

246 Prayers for complete and immediate healing for mrs. jim and Gnubreed

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 20, 2024 10:46 AM (RIvkX)

247 Seung Min Kim @seungminkim 20h
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted actor Alec Baldwin in connection with a 2021 fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico.

Comfortably Smug @ComfortablySmug 17h
Even Trump IMPERSONATORS are getting indicted

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at January 20, 2024 10:46 AM (2yu8s)

248 Kindltot - catnip tea? Do you find yourself uncontrollably chasing laser pointers and knocking things off of shelves?

Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 10:48 AM (COBMC)

249 jewells, GnuBreed, jim....hugs and prayers. Prayers for all others in need.

Another cold, cold day here in Nashville area although it's supposed to get into the 60's by this coming Thursday. Can't wait for this snow to be gone. Puppy took one look last Monday and looked at me as if to say, "Nope. I'm good. Let's go back inside." In truth the snow was taller than he is so I can't blame him.

Posted by: Tuna at January 20, 2024 10:48 AM (oaGWv)

250 Prayers up for all...man, reading that list I'm saddened for the travails of the afflicted, and grateful that I'm more or less in good shape. We all have a shelf life, it's fun to pretend you don't...while you can.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at January 20, 2024 10:48 AM (lPeS+)

251 The Ovaltine Cartel is powerful and pervasive. They've been powerful since the 70s when they drove Cocoa Marsh and Clanky the Space Man out of our lives and off of the store shelves. They are evil like that.

Posted by: Eyes Wide Open at January 20, 2024 10:49 AM (V5BDR)

252 Although everyone seems to worship small towns, no one seems to actually WANT to live there
They are dying. People, especially young people, are moving to more urban areas seeking better opportunities in employment, education, and hook ups. Who are the first to leave rural areas? Young women. Old people are left behind The loneliness for them leads to rural areas have about a 50 % higher rate of suicide.

Posted by: Paul banned at January 20, 2024 10:50 AM (KY+pS)

253 We've had snow (not much accumulation, thanks be), followed by melt, rain and freezing rain, accompanied by 30mph winds. My driveway is a sheet of ice.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:51 AM (9XOwt)

254 Alcohol-based thermometers (e.g. ethanol) can go down to -170⁰F.

https://www.explainthatstuff.com/thermometers.html

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 10:52 AM (2r7SK)

255 *Nestle's Quick in the container with the metal lid you had to pry up with a butter knife has entered the chat*

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 20, 2024 10:53 AM (NBVIP)

256 have you ever tried Lapsang Souchong tea?
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar

Drank it when I got out of the Navy, reminded me of all the harbors I had visited (in a good way).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 10:53 AM (hcnLe)

257 I have a 16# cat draped over my left arm.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:54 AM (9XOwt)

258 Kindltot - catnip tea? Do you find yourself uncontrollably chasing laser pointers and knocking things off of shelves?
Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 10:48 AM (COBMC)

It is supposed to be an anti-inflammatory, but I can't even get the cats interested in it. I think I have the leaves, and the cats prefer the flower spikes.

I got old and I can't drink the half gallon of coffee a day, anymore. So it is herbal teas, and barley tea after the first couple cups in the morning.

Lemon balm, yerba buena, catnip, marigold, ginger and roasted barley, dried apples steeped in hot water, most anything that I can flavor boiled water with.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (D7oie)

259 " *Nestle's Quick in the container with the metal lid you had to pry up with a butter knife has entered the chat* "

Don't forget about me!

Posted by: Strawberry Quick at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (oaGWv)

260 Congratulations to Pooky's girl (and Pooky of course) but damn the got that news out fast. Sept 21 is 8 months from tomorrow.
Posted by: From about that Time

I wonder if we can expect to see them all in Corsicana...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (hcnLe)

261 Oh please Paul - my community is 80% folks 65 years old and older. We are growing every year as folks want to live here. The big town (10 miles away - population 14,000) is also growing every year. If you have to go to the really big city, you can easily do that - an hour and a half either direction lands you in a big town with all the benefits and negatives.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (qoGsy)

262 1) I'm sure the Eff.Bee.EYE thinks so.
2) Are we sure it wasn't the Eff.Bee.EYE who did the hacking?
3) If it really was the OMG Russians Russians Russians hacking microsquish, maybe we ought to congratulate them and suggest BlackRock or Disney for their next targets.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 20, 2024 09:25 AM (llON

If the Russians hacked Microsoft, I fail to see a problem there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (tkR6S)

263
I have a 16# cat draped over my left arm.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

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Nice one-finger typing there.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (lCaJd)

264 >>Our parents and grandparents handled a walkable, no-car world fine

They had things we could never dream of today. Milk delivered, coal delivered - my mom talks about when she was just married and she would grocery shop, then leave the groceries at the store to walk home, and the store would drop the groceries in her kitchen because it was a tightknit community where she could trust them to do this. People could also generally live and work in the same community; most kids activities local, none of this car commute, carpool, traveling sports teams, etc.. It was a completely different lifestyle that I only have heard about. Trying to take the 21st century lifestyle and cram it back into cities is the worst kind of social engineering, especially when you can't resurrect the high trust/safe, well-connected communities and local businesses along with it. Amazon and doordash and WFH are nothing generations past had to rely upon.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (NKqpy)

265 25 degrees in ETEX. Well, at least the reptiles are hibernating.

Posted by: Eromero at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (pIfkX)

266 I was playing around with a Fahrenheit to Celsius converter this morning and discovered that...
11F = approx. -11.6C so not that far off; and...
5F = -15C exactly

as well as the well-known -40F = -40C exactly.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (2yu8s)

267 Posted by: Strawberry Quick at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (oaGWv)

You're some foul stuff.

Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (AwYPR)

268 Nice one-finger typing there.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (lCaJd)
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He's below the wrist, so I can use my hand. It beats having him march back and forth over the keyboard.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (9XOwt)

269 25 degrees in ETEX. Well, at least the reptiles are hibernating.
Posted by: Eromero

Lot and Lounge Lizards hardest hit.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (qoGsy)

270 If the Russians hacked Microsoft, I fail to see a problem there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (tkR6S)

. . . the Russians may have gotten all the data that Microsoft vacuumed out of your Windows 10/11 machine?

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (D7oie)

271 Old people are left behind The loneliness for them leads to rural areas have about a 50 % higher rate of suicide.
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I think "loneliness" is an extreme affliction, probably complicated by being rural, and having actual distance between people. When you choose country/rural lifestyle, isn't that part of the deal? Add: there are people lonely, and dying from it in highly populated areas. One smile might keep someone alive for another day.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at January 20, 2024 10:58 AM (lPeS+)

272 255 *Nestle's Quick in the container with the metal lid you had to pry up with a butter knife has entered the chat*
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at January 20, 2024 10:53 AM (NBVIP)

That's another modern mystery! Why did Nestle's Quik switch to the stupid bunny when they had a wonderful, beloved, spokesmodel-Farfel the dog. Makes no sense!

Posted by: N-E-S-T-L-E-S at January 20, 2024 10:58 AM (V5BDR)

273 Posted by: Strawberry Quick at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (oaGWv)

You're some foul stuff.
Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (AwYPR)
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*Gasp!*

Posted by: Dr. Sheldon Cooper at January 20, 2024 10:59 AM (9XOwt)

274 I have spent the past 2 days recovering from the latest chemo treatment. Praise God, it has gone much better. They tweaked a few things and so far it's working. I still had pain but managed with the oxy but dear God that stuff just throws me for a loop. I've done nothing but sleep for 2 days and I'm weak as a kitten but I'm so thankful!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (iF0sF)

So glad to hear the treatment has improved your level of comfort!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 10:59 AM (tkR6S)

275 I live in a small town. Last census we were at 838 souls. I'm a guessing we've grown by at least 25%. Like hubby nec and I many people want out of the rat race of large towns.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at January 20, 2024 10:59 AM (2NHgQ)

276 One smile might keep someone alive for another day.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin

Exactly! The coroner that attended to my wife told me that sometimes, all it takes to help the suicidal or clinically depressed going is for one person to wave or say "Hi."

Which is why I wave to everyone.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 11:00 AM (qoGsy)

277 Tea requires decent water to make well, and some attention to brewing. I started drinking coffee instead and haven't drunk much tea since.
Posted by: Kindltot

I attended a full tea ceremony in the forbidden city. It looked like a lot of work for a cup of tea

Posted by: Thomas Paine at January 20, 2024 11:01 AM (tSsb6)

278 Some ominous news from the Middle East. Israelis took out 4 high level Iranians in Damascus. Iran making it public. Syria claiming it was in a residential area. I am worried....

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 11:01 AM (t/2Uw)

279 265 25 degrees in ETEX. Well, at least the reptiles are hibernating.

Posted by: Eromero at January 20, 2024 10:56 AM (pIfkX)

A reptile disfunction.
Flys are also nearly immobilized; in cold weather I'd massacre them as they huddled on the roof of the milking shed.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:01 AM (Nv0UY)

280 You're absolutely right, P., rural towns are terrible, just terrible - you can't even get Thai food at 2:00am.
No wonder young women are leaving! It's best you stay in the city, where life is perfect and wonderful. Best of luck to you!! Keep your policies and the consequences of them to yourselves, stop forcing them on the rest of us.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 20, 2024 11:02 AM (NKqpy)

281 Lot and Lounge Lizards hardest hit.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (qoGsy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58rrs7Wvdjo

Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 11:02 AM (AwYPR)

282 I've done nothing but sleep for 2 days and I'm weak as a kitten but I'm so thankful!
Posted by: jewells45 fuck cancer at January 20, 2024 09:34 AM (iF0sF)

So glad to hear the treatment has improved your level of comfort!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Thanks AOP, I missed Jewells' comment trying to catchup.

Prayers of thankfulness Jewells and more for more improvement.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:02 AM (hcnLe)

283 Figured out the toe fungus (and other wierd stuff) -

Any websites that are not affrimatively Pro-Junta are being shunned by major advertisers/agencies (which are Pro-Junta).
So, scraps.

But still better than being flooded with temu ads for FIB traps.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 20, 2024 09:41 AM (cOq4q)

I think the ad server is pushing those distasteful ads in a deliberate effort to drive viewers away from the HQ. I use Brave browser, and see none of them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 11:02 AM (tkR6S)

284 Which is why I wave to everyone.
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...and it doesn't cost you anything.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at January 20, 2024 11:03 AM (lPeS+)

285 N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best……chocolate! This was quick and concise.

Posted by: Eromero at January 20, 2024 11:03 AM (pIfkX)

286 280 You're absolutely right, P., rural towns are terrible, just terrible - you can't even get Thai food at 2:00am.
No wonder young women are leaving! It's best you stay in the city, where life is perfect and wonderful. Best of luck to you!! Keep your policies and the consequences of them to yourselves, stop forcing them on the rest of us.
Posted by: Lizzy

Yes!
Imagine the horror of going to the local Ace Hardware store and the clerks know your name AND your dog's name as well, and have treats for him!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 11:05 AM (hOUT3)

287 I think the ad server is pushing those distasteful ads in a deliberate effort to drive viewers away from the HQ. I use Brave browser, and see none of them.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 11:02 AM (tkR6S)

Concur. I also use Brave and I miss all the nasty ads.

Sigh. What ya gonna do.

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 20, 2024 11:05 AM (R/m4+)

288 278 Some ominous news from the Middle East. Israelis took out 4 high level Iranians in Damascus. Iran making it public. Syria claiming it was in a residential area. I am worried....

Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 11:01 AM (t/2Uw)

Of course it was a residential area, or a school, or a hospital...they always choose civilians as their shields.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:06 AM (J2vbN)

289 Yes!
Imagine the horror of going to the local Ace Hardware store and the clerks know your name AND your dog's name as well, and have treats for him!
Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 11:05 AM (hOUT3)
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In Susanville, we had pharmacists who blabbed about prescriptions tp mutual acquaintances. That was not so nice.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:06 AM (9XOwt)

290 I was far lonelier living in a big city than in small towns. Partly because of other life circumstances at the time.

I've just moved to a small town from a medium sized city and could not be happier about it. Again, of course it helps that my beloved brother and SIL live 4 minutes from my new home. And I'm now within 45 minutes of all my cousins, and only 10 from my mom's favorite niece.

And I can never be lonely here on the HQ.

Time for me to sign off now, I can no longer ignore the boxes that are silently judging me.

Hugs all around, unless you aren't a hugger, in which case you get your choice of hearty handshake or goofy grin.

Posted by: screaming in digital at January 20, 2024 11:08 AM (i671v)

291 "In Susanville, we had pharmacists who blabbed about prescriptions to mutual acquaintances. That was not so nice."

Better or worse than calling over the intercom at the local grocery store for a price check on Preparation H and KY Jelly when you're the only person at the register?

Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 11:09 AM (COBMC)

292 In Susanville, we had pharmacists who blabbed about prescriptions tp mutual acquaintances. That was not so nice.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

Well what can you expect... it is California...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:10 AM (hcnLe)

293 Better or worse than calling over the intercom at the local grocery store for a price check on Preparation H and KY Jelly when you're the only person at the register?
Posted by: PabloD at January 20, 2024 11:09 AM (COBMC)
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About the same, but less widespread.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:10 AM (9XOwt)

294 High ranking Iranians in Damascus? Poor guys were probably working on Global Warming and World Peace--MSM

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:10 AM (J2vbN)

295 Tuna, I'm in your same area, a bit south of Nashville city limits. Take care! Been meaning to say, we ought to meet for lunch sometime. I'm a retired 'ette. My nic at United dot net if you want to.

Posted by: skywch at January 20, 2024 11:11 AM (uqhmb)

296 It is my privilege to extend to you a laurel and hardy handshake..

Posted by: Mel Brooks at January 20, 2024 11:11 AM (NBVIP)

297 Well what can you expect... it is California...
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:10 AM (hcnLe)
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Rural CA ain't the kind of CA you're thinking of.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:11 AM (9XOwt)

298 when you're the only person at the register?
Posted by: PabloD

Worse than when you were 14 and buying condoms?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (hcnLe)

299 I think the ad server is pushing those distasteful ads in a deliberate effort to drive viewers away from the HQ.

Morons are made of sterner stuff than that.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (CsUN+)

300 292 In Susanville, we had pharmacists who blabbed about prescriptions tp mutual acquaintances. That was not so nice.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

Well what can you expect... it is California...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:10 AM (hcnLe)

And a HIPAA violation

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (J2vbN)

301 Some ominous news from the Middle East. Israelis took out 4 high level Iranians in Damascus. Iran making it public. Syria claiming it was in a residential area. I am worried....
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at January 20, 2024 11:01 AM (t/2Uw)

they need a better travel agent....no more airbnbs !

Posted by: runner at January 20, 2024 11:13 AM (V13WU)

302 Worse than when you were 14 and buying condoms?
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (hcnLe)

Heh. No eye contact.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 11:13 AM (WVAwc)

303 And a HIPAA violation
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (J2vbN)
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When was HIPAA enacted? This was the mid-90s.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:13 AM (9XOwt)

304 Captain Obvious, small town hair salons, where ladies got their hair ‘fixed’, was info central. It was ‘Mrs. Eromero, was that your youngest boy I saw coming out of that poolroom last Saturday night?’.

Posted by: Eromero at January 20, 2024 11:14 AM (pIfkX)

305 Rural CA ain't the kind of CA you're thinking of.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

I know.. I was just being a moron. I grew up in Santa Barbara when it was a small town, with cousins in Hanford, Three Rivers, and Porterville.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:14 AM (hcnLe)

306 And a HIPAA violation
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

I thought the HIPAA "rules" were flexible suggestions, like that Constitution thing?

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 11:14 AM (hOUT3)

307 When was HIPAA enacted? This was the mid-90s.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:15 AM (hcnLe)

308 Chemist: (JOHN) Right. I've got some of your prescriptions here. Er, who's got the pox? (nobody reacts) ... Come on, who's got the pox ... come on... (a man timidly puts his hand up) . .. there you go. (throws bottle to the man with his hand up) Who's got a boil on the bum... boil on the botty. (throws bottle to the only man standing up) Who's got the chest rash? (a woman with a large bosom puts up hand) Have to get a bigger bottle. Who's got wind? (throws bottle to a man sitting on his own) Catch.
CAPTION:'THE CHEMIST SKETCH - AN APOLOGY'
Voice Over: The BBC would like to apologize for the poor quality of the writing in that sketch. It is not BBC policy to get easy laughs with words like bum, knickers, botty or wee-wees. (laughs off camera) Ssssh!
Cut to a man standing by a screen with a clicker.
BBC Man: These are the words that are not to be used again on this program.
He clicks the clicker. On screen appear the following slides:
B*M
B*TTY
P*X
KN*CKERS
KN*CKERS
W**-W**
SEMPRINI

A girl comes into shot.
Girl: Semprini!?
BBC Man: (pointing) Out!
Cut back to the chemist's shop. The chemist appears again.
Chemist: Right, who's got a boil on his Semprini, then?
Policeman arrests him

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at January 20, 2024 11:15 AM (2yu8s)

309 298 when you're the only person at the register?
Posted by: PabloD

Worse than when you were 14 and buying condoms?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (hcnLe)

"Price check on extra-small condoms!"--cashier

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:15 AM (J2vbN)

310 I know.. I was just being a moron. I grew up in Santa Barbara when it was a small town, with cousins in Hanford, Three Rivers, and Porterville.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:14 AM (hcnLe)
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I liked Santa Barbara. It's my sister and BiL's go to for a short getaway.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:15 AM (9XOwt)

311 HIPAA rules specifically allow anyone other than you and your family to know your medical records.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 11:16 AM (D7oie)

312 @303/Captain Obvious: August of 1996.

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 20, 2024 11:16 AM (qPw5n)

313 If the Russians hacked Microsoft, I fail to see a problem there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 10:55 AM (tkR6S)
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Wait, I'm reliably informed that RUSSIA only attacks its own stuff - like pipelines and such.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (llXky)

314 And I sez to Sara Bee, Sara Bee I sez, I have never IN MY LIFE seen anybody buying that many cucumbers...

Posted by: Marcy at the third chair from the left at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (NBVIP)

315 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:15 AM (hcnLe)
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Yeah, that incident was probably prior to HIPAA. Damn.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (9XOwt)

316 "Price check on extra-small condoms!"--cashier
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

I knew I could not type fast enough to get that one in, and I was right!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ THIS year in Corsicana - again! ~ at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (hOUT3)

317 303 And a HIPAA violation
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (J2vbN)
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When was HIPAA enacted? This was the mid-90s.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at January 20, 2024 11:13 AM (9XOwt)

Aug 1996

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (J2vbN)

318 ABC stores down south.are a hoot. With the Baptist brick wall in front of the entrance so nobody can see who is buying booze.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (WVAwc)

319 .

NOOD

The World Economic Forum is Over

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (qPw5n)

320 It's my sister and BiL's go to for a short getaway.
Posted by: Captain Obvious

We like to go at least once a year to visit family. It doesn't hurt that their place in on the cliffs over the ocean on 'the mesa'.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:18 AM (hcnLe)

321 I see people posting the prices of things here and I though I might just chime in after my latest grocery trip. When I moved back to FL four years ago my bi-weekly grocery bill was just over $200. I live by myself and eat just about the same foods everyday.

I just paid $325 for about the same things maybe $300 since I got extra milk and a few extra burritos.

So a 50% increase over 4 years.

Rent has over doubled.

I'm really glad my salad days were in the 70-80s.

Posted by: pawn at January 20, 2024 11:18 AM (QB+5g)

322 . . . the Russians may have gotten all the data that Microsoft vacuumed out of your Windows 10/11 machine?
Posted by: Kindltot at January 20, 2024 10:57 AM (D7oie)

In that case, they got zilch from me.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 20, 2024 11:18 AM (tkR6S)

323 Nood

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 20, 2024 11:20 AM (kSHhA)

324 Wait, I'm reliably informed that RUSSIA only attacks its own stuff - like pipelines and such.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 11:17 AM (llXky)

My wife peruses Russian "news"....they shot down 2 drones this past week....one near a large fuel/oil depot in St Petersburg and another near Moscow.

Posted by: BignJames at January 20, 2024 11:20 AM (AwYPR)

325 Privacy Act of 1973 should have been enough, but nooo. Then came computer data banks, HIPPA, ubama care, and all that to spy on American citizens

Posted by: Eromero at January 20, 2024 11:21 AM (pIfkX)

326 Worse than when you were 14 and buying condoms?

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at January 20, 2024 11:12 AM (hcnLe)
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When I was a freshman, the RA on our floor came round with a huge box of free condoms, and everyone was urged to grab a few (ah, the 90s!). I didn't take any, but asked that when he was done, he leave the rest of the box with me.

Oh, the laughter! The mockery! I was a scrawny bando, how much action could I be getting?! I held firm, and so when everyone had helped themselves, I got the box.

And so it came to pass, that whenever someone on the floor needed a condom *right now*, they remembered that Lloyd has this big box in his room, and so furtive knocks periodically disturbed my sleep, with whispered urgent requests, which I always honored.

For a price, of course.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at January 20, 2024 11:22 AM (llXky)

327 Tuna, I'm in your same area, a bit south of Nashville city limits. Take care! Been meaning to say, we ought to meet for lunch sometime. I'm a retired 'ette. My nic at United dot net if you want to.
Posted by: skywch

Are barely housebroken Moron's invited? I'm over in Cumberland County.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 20, 2024 11:22 AM (qoGsy)

328 Tonypete, yes! Would love to meet you and the Mrs.

Posted by: skywch at January 20, 2024 11:29 AM (uqhmb)

329 A little late on the prayer requests but...
I'm expecting. My husband and I are very excited. Went to the doctor Wednesday for ultrasound and they didn't see a baby... just a "cavity" did blood work. Low numbers. They tell me maybe early or maybe a bad sign. More blood work Friday but no results. I feel ok. Prayers would be appreciated though if anyone is still about to see this.

Posted by: Sugar Plum fairy at January 20, 2024 11:49 AM (Uul2f)

330 Will do SP.

Posted by: Jb at January 20, 2024 11:54 AM (UHUGX)

331 Prayers up, SP

Posted by: From about that Time at January 20, 2024 11:56 AM (4780s)

332 Will pray for you, Super Plum Fairy.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 20, 2024 12:35 PM (PwCOz)

333 Posted by: Sugar Plum fairy at January 20, 2024 11:49 AM (Uul2f)

I'm here late as well, will send up prayers for you and your fam

Posted by: kallisto at January 20, 2024 01:22 PM (dCxaZ)

334 Every now and then I sense a bit of my humanity returning, so I think I'll use that to say prayers for everyone here. May your struggles become light and your paths and moments be lit with gratitude.

A real and sincere smile even for it's own sake is a beautiful thing (271).

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