Overnight Open Thread - 09/04/2024<br><i>[Roger Ball]</i>

Overnight Open Thread - 09/04/2024
[Roger Ball]

“YO-HO!”, HORDE! (More about the “YO-HO!”” later.) The experienced traveling Horde will immediately recognize the banner pic as Denali/Mount McKinley. What makes that picture unique among countless pictures of that famous mountain is that I took that picture with my Galaxy S23+ (not a promo). Unknown to me at the time, that placed my wife and me in the “10% Club”. It was a great experience, and I counted us extremely lucky with the weather, having only one objectionable day out of 12 between Denali and Vancouver, Canada. This is a travelog of sorts. It will be short, I promise.

The short stay in Anchorage brought us to the 49th State Brewing Company since, literally, anyone we asked said we had to go eat there. I don’t think legal action would have ensued if we had not gone, but everyone was fairly adamant. I don’t get many fish dishes where I am for several reasons, so I jumped at the signature halibut and chips. Sure enough, if you get to Anchorage, you absolutely must go eat at the 49th (to avoid possible legal issues).

After Anchorage and Denali, it was a 9-hour train ride to Whittier for the boat. (Apologies to the Horde. I’m a Naval aviator so even a 105-thousand-ton aircraft carrier is still a “boat”. We do it just to annoy the Black Shoes. (Apologies to the Black Shoe Horde.))

It was our first time on the Grand Princess. It is one of the older boats in their fleet but it was still clean and sparkly and the crew was outstanding. Of course, the whole point of cruising from Anchorage to Vancouver through the Inland Passage is to see glaciers and wildlife. We didn't see much wildlife, although we didn't take any excursions, so we didn't really try very hard. But the glaciers...what I didn't realize until seeing them up close is how loud they are, especially when they calve. We just saw a few smaller ice calves, but they were still thunderous. Here's a You Tube vid from eleven years ago from a Greenland glacier, but you'll get the idea. Volume up to get the deep cracking and rumbling sound.

At 3:22 the narrator notes that they were “just observers, two little dots on the side of a mountain.” Speaking of little dots, checkout the little boat.

What then do I hear? (Random aviation plug.) Why, those are T56s attached to a Coast Guard C-130. Must be a heck of a view!

Everyone knows about the airplane “black box” data recorders that are, of course, not black. But the teleprompter readers are too stupid to know anything useful, so they just call them “black boxes”. Sorry…that is a little opinion that slipped in there and got me off point. I never thought of a ship data recorder until the SS Dali hit the FSK Bridge. But, on one of my many tours of the deck, there was the Grand Princess’s voyage recorder.

Passenger ships and ships other than passenger ships of 3000 gross tonnage and upwards constructed on or after 1 July 2002 [the Grand Princess is 107,517 tons] must carry voyage data recorders (VDRs) to assist in accident investigations, under regulations adopted in 2000, which entered into force on 1 July 2002…Like the black boxes carried on aircraft, VDRs enable accident investigators to review procedures and instructions in the moments before an incident and help to identify the cause of any accident.

The cruise docked at the usual suspe…err…ports. Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Many of the horde have no doubt visited them so I will keep comments to a minimum. Skagway was interesting. I didn’t know it was part of the parks system. I also didn’t know the ”Alaska gold rush” was two separate events that took place around Dawson, Canada and Nome, Alaska.

The Klondike Gold Rush slowed by the end of 1898 as word got out there was little gold left to be had. Countless miners had already left Yukon Territory penniless, leaving gold-mining cities such as Dawson and Skagway rapidly declining.
The Klondike Gold Rush ended in 1899 with the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska. The find reignited the pipe dreams of many dejected miners who quickly forgot the hardships they’d just endured and couldn’t wait to set out on a new adventure.

Juneau was not very fun as it was the one cold, windy and rainy day of the trip. Nice picture at the Whale Project sculpture though.

Ketchikan was very fun, watching the parade of seaplanes pass by our balcony was fun (for me, at least). And, now for the “YO-HO” part: The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. It is a little corny but fun and the audience is expected to yell, cheer, boo and scream “YO-HO!” on demand. Tricked out, dueling chainsaws…how can you not love those?

Finally, early dockside in Vancouver. I had laid over there several times, but the wife had never been. We paid big bucks for the Marriott Bayshore with an additional goal of redeeming a birthday present from the kids: a seaplane ride. The 20-minute tour around the city in a Harbour Air DHC2 Beaver with a purring P&W R985 was better than I expected. Plus, I got a .2 PIC out of the deal!

If you’re not familiar with de Havilland Canada airplanes, the company has produced some of the best backwoods, bush airplanes in the world (out of necessity, I might add. Have you been to Canada?) The Beaver was designed and built shortly after WW2. 1600 airframes later, it is still one of the premier workhorses for bush and water flying. You can read more in this great article.

Officially known as the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 MkI Beaver, the aircraft was meticulously designed as a purpose-built bush airplane capable of carrying heavy loads into confined, and sometimes rough, areas. Conceived and built in Downsview, Ontario, Canada, much of the Beaver’s early flight testing was done on floats…The Beaver made its initial flight in August 1947, and the first production Beaver was delivered soon thereafter, in early 1948. By the time production ended in 1967, approximately 1,650 Mk.I Beavers has been built, in addition to a single Mk.II prototype with a 500-hp Alvis Leonides engine, and 60 Mk.III turbo Beavers.

In Anchorage, Rust’s Aviation has been flying from Lake Hood for decades, but you’d better book early. In Vancouver it’s Harbour Air or Sea Air. You really must take a scenic flight. In fact, if you are in a Pacific coast city, you will likely have a choice of air tour operators. (Pro tip: choose the radial engine Beaver.)

Vancouver was/is spectacular, the weather was perfect, and the city was sparkling*. If you have never been, you simply must go (to avoid possible legal issues).

*It’s not all fun and games, even in that beautiful city. We inadvertently blundered into the drug and homeless district on East Hastings Street. No legal issues there. Tolerance is the name of the game with predictable results. At least it was daytime, and it introduced the wife to open meth cooking, fentanyl zombies and unusual odors.

Here’s a post from two years ago that explains it all much better than I can. My tour of Vancouver’s depressing, horrifying Downtown Eastside.

Imagine drug addicts clustered together on the sidewalk under make-shift lean-tos of tarps and rope surrounded by filth, empty food containers, clothes, shoes, garbage bags and bottles…Think of trying to manoeuvre public sidewalks that have been taken over pretty much entirely for blocks by those makeshift lean-tos, scores of bikes, walkers, wheelchairs, wagons, shopping carts and of course the addicts…The stench of urine, feces and pot is everywhere and at certain points along the street on the sunny afternoon, goods (perhaps stolen?) for sale were laid out on blankets.

That’s a heck of a way to end a travel log, eh? So, here are a couple of random but positive items for your enjoyment. The new Chick-fil-A concept is exclusively drive thru. There are two lanes for mobile orders and two for drive up. It looks like an office building to me, but Chick-fil-A usually puts a fair amount of thought into any new project. Fortunately, a #1 with a vanilla shake (cherry, no whip) is just as good as Truett’s Not fancy, just consistent.

And as Professor Malcom (Jeff Goldblum) informed us in Jurassic Park, “life finds a way”.

That’s a watermelon vine refusing to be contained, finding a way out from under the office at my local airport.

So, here’s to uncontained life, oh great Horde! Be careful out there!

Posted by: Open Blogger at 10:25 PM

Comments

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1 Is it too late? Or am I’m early?
Hi y0

Posted by: Braenyard at September 04, 2024 10:25 PM (qC/Q1)

2 1st

Posted by: Rex B at September 04, 2024 10:25 PM (592Pr)

3 st

Posted by: ALH at September 04, 2024 10:25 PM (xJEPL)

4 uhm...

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (TDvv2)

5 rd, Roger.

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (kOluj)

6 What'd I say?

Posted by: Braenyard at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (qC/Q1)

7 Recall the search party. We're all good!

Posted by: Some Rat at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (vJiyU)

8 3 1sts
It's a record!

Posted by: ALH at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (xJEPL)

9 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (WXNFJ)

10 Nooded

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at September 04, 2024 10:26 PM (d8zPm)

11 Finally?

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #02 at September 04, 2024 10:27 PM (qfLjt)

12 Sorry I'm late, the chameleon is really good at hide and seek.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 04, 2024 10:27 PM (MWf2b)

13 First, uno yadda yadda

Posted by: Rex B at September 04, 2024 10:27 PM (592Pr)

14 Good after NOOD everbody...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at September 04, 2024 10:27 PM (IXbHc)

15 Roger can pilot almost anything that flies, but piloting the blog software...
[Thanks for covering tonight, Roger]

Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at September 04, 2024 10:28 PM (d9Cw3)

16 Now we know what the Chik-fil-A International Headquarters and Villain Lair will look like.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 10:28 PM (WBQfF)

17 Hello Friends, there was a school shooting today, the school is about 20 minutes from the town I live in. One of the children killed was a former student of a friend of mine.
Very sad day.

Posted by: ALH at September 04, 2024 10:28 PM (xJEPL)

18 Well, poo. Rookie mistake.

Posted by: BifBewalski at September 04, 2024 10:28 PM (MsrgL)

19 Thanks, Roger. You always bring it when called upon. Now, on to the content.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (mH6SG)

20 First nood ... speaking of nood ... the latest thing on YT appears to be well-endowed Japanese girls demonstrating breast pumps ... meanwhile all other forms of nudity are being cracked down upon

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (d8zPm)

21 Let the Horde review and munch up the Day's events...I will be back in a bit.

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (TDvv2)

22 Canada. Funish fact: Canadian gold is only 75% value of American gold.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (0eaVi)

23 Better late than never?

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (+H2BX)

24 Sorry for the late post, HORDE. Typing issues. The fabulous Buck Throckmorton to the rescue.

Posted by: Roger Ball at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (C8ve7)

25 Listening to the readout of the indictment of the Russians for election interference, I'm puzzled as there were no enumerated crimes that I heard.

Sounded very flim flamy to me.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (XV/Pl)

26 On the few times I've had Chik-fil-A sandwiches I found them to be intensely mediocre.

CHANGE MY MIND

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 10:30 PM (WBQfF)

27 Canada. Funish fact: Canadian gold is only 75% value of American gold.
Posted by: OrangeEnt

Canadian taxes are priced into it already?

Posted by: mikeski at September 04, 2024 10:30 PM (DgGvY)

28 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (ntk8v)

29 Yay, Eat an Extra Dessert Day ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (dZVON)

30 Officially known as the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 MkI Beaver
God as my witness, I didn't know beavers could fly.

Posted by: GWB at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (CrXxA)

31 Some of my butternut squash vines were 40 feet long. Huge leaves, grows very fast.

Posted by: Cover the Earth at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (CV8a5)

32 There appear to be demands for ABBA on the previous comment thread:

https://youtu.be/ZKGNUfZlH8Y

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at September 04, 2024 10:32 PM (d8zPm)

33 On the few times I've had Chik-fil-A sandwiches I found them to be intensely mediocre.

CHANGE MY MIND
Posted by: Cicero

I won't try to change your mind about the sandwich. Can I change your mind about the scale? "Intensely mediocre" is pretty good for a fast food chain.

Posted by: mikeski at September 04, 2024 10:32 PM (DgGvY)

34 With the first words, I expected a Rum ONT.

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum....

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 04, 2024 10:33 PM (VNX3d)

35 Canada. Funish fact: Canadian gold is only 75% value of American gold.

False: I just sold some gold maple leafs well above 75%

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 04, 2024 10:34 PM (+H2BX)

36 Some of my butternut squash vines were 40 feet long. Huge leaves, grows very fast.
Posted by: Cover the Earth

I'm thankful grape vines aren't sentient.

Posted by: Some Rat at September 04, 2024 10:34 PM (vJiyU)

37 God as my witness, I didn't know beavers could fly.
Posted by: GWB at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (CrXxA)

You've never heard of the mile high club?

Posted by: The Beaver at September 04, 2024 10:34 PM (0eaVi)

38 On the few times I've had Chik-fil-A sandwiches I found them to be intensely mediocre.

CHANGE MY MIND
Posted by: Cicero

Again, with fast-food the point is consistency, not excellence. I was only disappointed that the 'spicy sandwich' was not in fact spicy.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at September 04, 2024 10:34 PM (IG4Id)

39 With the first words, I expected a Rum ONT.

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf

We got rum. We got lashes. You gotta go to DU for the sodomy, though.

Posted by: mikeski at September 04, 2024 10:34 PM (DgGvY)

40 @33

>>"Intensely mediocre" is pretty good for a fast food chain.

I've had CFA a couple of times, I'd rate them above all of the fast food chains except Taco Bell and Panera.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at September 04, 2024 10:35 PM (XV/Pl)

41 Roger...I fixed the black diamonds. Don't resave!

Posted by: CharlieGray'sDildo at September 04, 2024 10:35 PM (d9fT1)

42 The only thing I like about Chick-fil-A is the Spicy Deluxe with pepper jack cheese. And the shakes.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (+H2BX)

43 On the few times I've had Chik-fil-A sandwiches I found them to be intensely mediocre.

CHANGE MY MIND
Posted by: Cicero

Do you feel bamboozled? Flim-flammed by their advertising? Will your disappointment only be assuaged by cold hard cash? Call me.

Posted by: Nathan Wade at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (Aqu9a)

44 I made a risotto with chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and a whole lotta bacon for dinner. Garden salad on the side to keep up the pretense of eating healthy. I'm sure there will be a huge pool of congealed fat in the Tupperware when I open it up tomorrow.

Still doesn't dissuade me from grabbing ice cream for dessert in a bit...

Posted by: PabloD at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (R4U2A)

45 17 Hello Friends, there was a school shooting today, the school is about 20 minutes from the town I live in. One of the children killed was a former student of a friend of mine.
Very sad day.
Posted by: ALH at September

Incredibly sad. My prayers are with the entire community, those lost and injured.

Posted by: Piper at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (p4NUW)

46 From the last thread.

Just finished North by Northwest. Better than Bond.
Posted by: Braenyard at September 04, 2024 10:14 PM (qC/Q1)

Just watched a Bob’s Burgers episode where the Next door store was named

North by Knockwurst
Sausage Deli

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (B1dzx)

47 "The Beaver was designed and built shortly after WW2. 1600 airframes later, it is still one of the premier workhorses for bush"

Appropriately named.

Posted by: Rex B at September 04, 2024 10:36 PM (592Pr)

48 I liked Olivia de Havilland, but don't know if she owned a Beaver.

Posted by: Grumman Goose at September 04, 2024 10:37 PM (CV8a5)

49 Thank you for the Emergency ONT, Roger. I have ridden in a DeHavilland Beaver on several occasions, on actual bush trips.

I grew up in Vancouver, and that part of East Hastings Street was a go-to for bar-hopping as a yute. But it was not wall-to-wall derelicts like the pic above. The odd sad alky, but mostly the streets were clean, and the cops kept them that way. And that was when the only good Chinese food was sold by restaurants in Chinatown.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 10:38 PM (+o/4e)

50 I just had it stuffed.

Posted by: Olivia de Havilland at September 04, 2024 10:38 PM (Aqu9a)

51 Those people standing next to the Beaver have a skin condition.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 04, 2024 10:39 PM (63Dwl)

52 Chicken fil A has good shakes I know

Posted by: Skip at September 04, 2024 10:39 PM (H0hXt)

53 I remember some comedian quipping why don’t they just make planes just one big indestructible black box.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at September 04, 2024 10:40 PM (B1dzx)

54 44 I made a risotto with chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and a whole lotta bacon for dinner. Garden salad on the side to keep up the pretense of eating healthy. I'm sure there will be a huge pool of congealed fat in the Tupperware when I open it up tomorrow.

You're reminding me of the overweight ladies at the diner ordering cheesecake and a Tab.

Posted by: Showing My Age at September 04, 2024 10:40 PM (CV8a5)

55 Bluegrass cover versions always seem to kick ash. Driving My Life Away original by Eddie Rabbit, covered here by the Tennessee Boltsmokers
http://tiny.cc/x4vkzz,

Posted by: tankdemon at September 04, 2024 10:40 PM (MWf2b)

56 I liked Olivia de Havilland, but don't know if she owned a Beaver.

Posted by: Grumman Goose at September 04, 2024 10:37 PM (CV8a5)

Everyone owned one back then. Then the pesky 19th Amendment.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 10:41 PM (i24o9)

57 Um...

I guess since the other ONT doesn't have any content or comments (but has a commenting form) that this must be the real, official ONT for tonight, eh?

Whoops! Whoopsie, that other one's gone now.

Or am I just having a muddleheaded flashback? Pharr out, maan?

Evenin', y'all. ... It is evening, right?

{wacky-face emoji}

Posted by: mindful webworker - easily confused at September 04, 2024 10:41 PM (cBeW+)

58 29 Yay, Eat an Extra Dessert Day ONT!
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at September 04, 2024 10:31 PM (dZVON)

No, making your apple pie a pie a lá mode does not count as your second desert.

I didn't make the rules, I just enjoy them.

Posted by: tubby tankdemon at September 04, 2024 10:42 PM (MWf2b)

59 One of the enduring shame of U.S. .mil/ind, was the utter annihilation of the Canadian aircraft manufacturing industry.

Know why there's not been much in the way of anything new or "breakthroughs" in aerospace? Yeah, advancements are exponentially more expensive. I get that.

But it's also become the death of competition heralds the loss of innovation. The survivors become fat, lazy and complacent.

Applies as much to General Aviation as it does the .mil stuff, too.

*pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at September 04, 2024 10:42 PM (kQgoX)

60 I just had it stuffed.

Posted by: Olivia de Havilland at September 04, 2024 10:38 PM (Aqu9a)

At 104? Good for you.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 10:43 PM (i24o9)

61 Roger, weren't you a little hard on The Beaver last night?

Posted by: Zombie June Cleaver at September 04, 2024 10:43 PM (mH6SG)

62 Babylon Bee has up “Signs You Were The Bad Guy In World War II”

#1. Built ovens for human beings: Very subtle, but slightly correlated with being bad.

And #9.Candace Owens thinks you're just swell: Okay, that clinches it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 04, 2024 10:43 PM (S6gqv)

63 Roger, sounds like a great vacation. I am glad you had a great time and somebody to share it with.

Posted by: tubby tankdemon at September 04, 2024 10:44 PM (MWf2b)

64 I put this on the cafe thread but I don't want you to miss this. Squirrel fakes his own death, stages crime scene:

https://tinyurl.com/yyxkjsb5

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (w6EFb)

65 Years ago I got to do fly in fishing trip to Ontario. I was told our group would be flying in Beavers and Otters. I couldn't point out which is which, but I was proud of the fact I knew that bush pilots flew Beavers and Otters. Plus the names are kick ass. They just fit, ya know?

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (NMT5x)

66 I liked Olivia de Havilland, but don't know if she owned a Beaver.
Posted by: Grumman Goose at September 04, 2024 10:37 PM (CV8a5)

pretty sure she owned at least one

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (sJHOI)

67 Are there rails? Did I go off of them?

Posted by: Candace Owens at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (WBQfF)

68 Ahoy, morons!

Happy Hump Day to those who observe.

Posted by: Walter Freeman at September 04, 2024 10:47 PM (a/Yqx)

69
Canada. Funish fact: Canadian gold is only 75% value of American gold.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at September 04, 2024 10:29 PM (0eaVi)

_______

"But free health care!" *swoon* - every Leftist

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 04, 2024 10:48 PM (1Nxff)

70 61 Roger, weren't you a little hard on The Beaver last night?
Posted by: Zombie June Cleaver at September 04, 2024 10:43 PM (mH6SG)

*golf clap*

Cannot believe I didn't think of that.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 10:48 PM (NMT5x)

71 Years ago I got to do fly in fishing trip to Ontario. I was told our group would be flying in Beavers and Otters. I couldn't point out which is which, but I was proud of the fact I knew that bush pilots flew Beavers and Otters. Plus the names are kick ass. They just fit, ya know?
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (NMT5x)

Otters are considerably larger than Beavers, aircraft-wise. They built single Otters, but most of the ones in service now have twin engines. Any many of them, and Beavers, have been retrofitted with turbine engines.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 10:49 PM (+o/4e)

72 "But free health care!" *swoon* - every Leftist

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 04, 2024 10:48 PM (1Nxff)

They should try the free euthanasia. It's to die for.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 10:49 PM (i24o9)

73 64 I put this on the cafe thread but I don't want you to miss this. Squirrel fakes his own death, stages crime scene:
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 04, 2024 10:46 PM (w6EFb)

That was funny.

Posted by: tubby tankdemon at September 04, 2024 10:50 PM (MWf2b)

74 I will probably be called a concern troll but I just want to warn people that are counting on the 'shy Trump' vote that it will smaller this election. As Trump's popularity rises, it becomes safer for people to admit backing Trump so the people not willing to tell a pollster that they will vote for Trump will be less. How much less no one knows.

Posted by: anon2020 at September 04, 2024 10:51 PM (RqMDa)

75 I could have been first but I fell asleep

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 04, 2024 10:51 PM (Ydd86)

76 But it's also become the death of competition heralds the loss of innovation. The survivors become fat, lazy and complacent.

Applies as much to General Aviation as it does the .mil stuff, too.

*pours bourbon* ONT Greetings, Horde. CHEERS!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

***
Used this as a case study in my business class at the University where I teach when I need bier money.
The students can understand the concept of cost associated with opening an airplane company, but the real learning comes when they start thinking about innovation and R&D.

Posted by: Diogenes at September 04, 2024 10:52 PM (W/lyH)

77 Ahoy, morons!

Happy Hump Day to those who observe.
Posted by: Walter Freeman at September 04, 2024 10:47 PM (a/Yqx)

*Humpty Dance*

Posted by: Count de Monet at September 04, 2024 10:52 PM (Aqu9a)

78 The Twin Otter. First plane I ever rode in.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 10:52 PM (WBQfF)

79 "...and 60 Mk.III turbo Beavers."

And mine is still going strong. Good thing, because Saturday Friday night I have five college football teams coming to my place for a party, IYKWIM.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at September 04, 2024 10:53 PM (aBgBM)

80 I find that Raising Cane’s has far superior chicken (they sell chicken fingers) to chick filet.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 04, 2024 10:53 PM (S6gqv)

81 I will probably be called a concern troll but I just want to warn people that are counting on the 'shy Trump' vote that it will smaller this election. As Trump's popularity rises, it becomes safer for people to admit backing Trump so the people not willing to tell a pollster that they will vote for Trump will be less. How much less no one knows.
Posted by: anon2020 at September 04, 2024 10:51 PM (RqMDa)

Well, I would call that "speculation", and not concern trolling, and it does not seem unreasonable. But one should note that as Trump's declared supporters multiply, the "need" for shy Trump voters diminishes, anyway.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 10:53 PM (+o/4e)

82 Excellent ONT, Roger. Sounds like a great trip. Agree, 49th State Brewery has/had excellent fish n cips. And beer. Friend has an amphibian and talks occasinally about the Beaver being on his list.

Posted by: scampydog at September 04, 2024 10:54 PM (41CYW)

83 Beaver in a minute. My plane is stuffed so I gotta take the Otter one.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 10:54 PM (NMT5x)

84 "But free health care!" *swoon* - every Leftist

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at September 04, 2024 10:48 PM (1Nxff)

They should try the free euthanasia. It's to die for.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon

Isn't that the only guaranteed coverage with free health care?

We're sorry you have a cold, please try the free death beverage. It clears up your cold in no time.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 04, 2024 10:56 PM (VNX3d)

85 The avaition theme is always refreshing

Thx Roger!

Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened at September 04, 2024 10:56 PM (DwZoh)

86 And mine is still going strong. Good thing, because Saturday Friday night I have five college football teams coming to my place for a party, IYKWIM.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at September 04, 2024 10:53 PM (aBgBM)

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Posted by: WeatherTech USA at September 04, 2024 10:56 PM (WBQfF)

87 Good evening morons and thanks Roger for filling in

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 10:58 PM (RIvkX)

88 Kelly Johnson and his team built the very best aircraft....

EVER!!

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 10:58 PM (TDvv2)

89 Posted by: Sandra Fluke at September 04, 2024 10:53 PM (aBgBM)

What a fitting hash. A Big BAM!

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 10:58 PM (NMT5x)

90 There was a Canadian group of engineers called AVRO, or something like that. They went under, and NACA (the predecessor) poached them. Apparently they were pretty sharp guys and well respected.

NASA was pretty much a military operation in some ways, it had to be. But the administrators had a lot more leeway and autonomy..

They could move money around to different programs with a phone call. They’d get put in jail for that today.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 04, 2024 11:01 PM (BptJg)

91 The students can understand the concept of cost associated with opening an airplane company, but the real learning comes when they start thinking about innovation and R&D.
Posted by: Diogenes at September 04, 2024 10:52 PM (W/lyH)

I think that what really killed off a vibrant market in aviation is the winner takes all contracts that became the norm over time. In both the US and Europe, the end state was one giant government controlled consortium that dominated all aircraft manufacturing, both public and private.

I think it’s a classic example as to how economies of scale combined with government encouragement will create a monopoly that cannot be broken.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 04, 2024 11:02 PM (S6gqv)

92 Thanks for the very fine ONT Roger.

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 11:02 PM (TDvv2)

93 Speaking of Vancouver:

https://tinyurl.com/3t4442en

If I ever decide to go walkabout in downtown Vancouver, I will pack a weapon.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:02 PM (+o/4e)

94 CFA does not have super great sammies, but I remember when I first started going there and then had a chicken wrap at BK I noticed that the CFA chicken was tastier.

What CFA almost always gets right is the fast in fast food, back when I was commuting and going in late then staying late I would stop there 2-3 times a month. The one along my route could have a crazy long drive thru line but they'd set up cones to have mulitple lanes, send staff out with tablets to take orders and payment etc etc. And their shakes are tasty.

Posted by: PaleRider at September 04, 2024 11:03 PM (UKUm3)

95 Tyrus said Lex Fridman sounds like a third grader still learning to read, forced to read to the class out loud.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:04 PM (RIvkX)

96 Evening.

Can someone tell me why there's a Paula Abdul song I haven't heard in probably 35 years currently stuck in my head.

Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2024 11:04 PM (iolXJ)

97 But one should note that as Trump's declared supporters multiply, the "need" for shy Trump voters diminishes, anyway.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024
Oh, absolutely!

Posted by: anon2020 at September 04, 2024 11:05 PM (RqMDa)

98 No. But it is important to note one needs to be careful, insofar as possible, what you put in yer head.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 04, 2024 11:06 PM (BptJg)

99 Thanks Miley for the squirrel. Hilarious.

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #03 at September 04, 2024 11:07 PM (qfLjt)

100 There was a Canadian group of engineers called AVRO, or something like that. They went under, and NACA (the predecessor) poached them. Apparently they were pretty sharp guys and well respected.

NASA was pretty much a military operation in some ways, it had to be. But the administrators had a lot more leeway and autonomy..

They could move money around to different programs with a phone call. They’d get put in jail for that today.
Posted by: Common Tater at September 04, 2024 11:01 PM (BptJg)

A.V. Roe and Company. British, initially, I think, but they had a huge presence in Canada. Built the Lancaster bomber, for one. In the late 1950's, Avro developed the Avro Arrow, a supersonic jet interceptor that was way ahead of its time. Project was killed by then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, a Conservative, which is still a sore point with Canadian aviation fans.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:07 PM (+o/4e)

101 Sure cant Robert. Last week I had a pair of Johnny Cash tunes pop into my head. Someone had linked his cover of Hurt, but it was "I walk the line, and I've been everywhere" that my mental recorder kept replaying for a few days.

Posted by: PaleRider at September 04, 2024 11:08 PM (UKUm3)

102 Vancouver was the last place we visited before we had kids. Mrs. F. was an employee of the hotel chain and we had classy, free accommodations. We had a great time and ate really well. Very memorable 10-course Chinese banquet.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:08 PM (RIvkX)

103 93

Do not doubt. The Oregon/Washington disease has migrated north for sure...Oh wait, don't you all have a pretty cozy relationship with Chinese business conglomerates up there as well?

Just asking...

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 11:09 PM (TDvv2)

104 Straight up now tell me, which song, you cold hearted snake.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:10 PM (NMT5x)

105 Project was killed by then Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, a Conservative, which is still a sore point with Canadian aviation fans.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:07 PM (+o/4e)

Story I heard was that the US told him to kill it as they were afraid the soviets would steal the technology.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at September 04, 2024 11:11 PM (d8zPm)

106 104 Straight up now tell me, which song, you cold hearted snake.
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:10 PM (NMT5x)

Now I need an Ice pick.

Posted by: Reforger at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (xcIvR)

107 US Sailor’s Detention in Venezuela Sparks Political Crisis

https://tinyurl.com/y78w2wk4

You've got my plane and I've got your sailor. Swap?

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #04 at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (qfLjt)

108 96 Evening.

Can someone tell me why there's a Paula Abdul song I haven't heard in probably 35 years currently stuck in my head.
Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2024 11:04 PM (iolXJ)

I have no idea. I straight up couldn't tell you.

Posted by: tubby tankdemon at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (MWf2b)

109 AVRO didn't just "go under". They'd sunk tons into the then, highly competitive Avro Arrow, Mach 2.5++ interceptor. Not just fast, but monster radar and huge weapons loadout.

U.S. House & Senate funded Avro Crushing Contracts to various U.S. planemakers, and so vastly underbid AVRO for the Canadian Defense Contracts, that Canada had no choice under the laws, but to select the U.S. products.

Oversimplified, to be sure, but that's the gist of it. And the same happened to every other Canadian manufacturer, all the way down to the Canuk division of Shorts Aircraft of Belfast, Northern Ireland.

DeHavilland hung on to the last, I think. And now there are some Canadian firefighting amphibs, but I don't know if that assembly line is still rolling.

Shame. Canada produced world class planes, back then. The Canadian made F-86 Sabre was the highest performing Sabre of them all.

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (kQgoX)

110 Avro Arrow first flight video:

https://youtu.be/rGOYj2S9UJA

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:13 PM (+o/4e)

111 Good evening, good people. May all you have done this day have been beneficial to you. And may it have caused great consternation to the leftwits.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 04, 2024 11:14 PM (hKoQL)

112 Used to fly in Twin Otters in Nigeria a lot. Little town we lived in the runway crossed the main road. They had to barricade the road for landings and takeoffs.

Posted by: javems at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (8I4hW)

113
Good evening, all.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (sIJ1S)

114 Good evening, good people. May all you have done this day have been beneficial to you. And may it have caused great consternation to the leftwits.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 04, 2024 11:14 PM (hKoQL)
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I had my vague opinion about an esoteric and practically meaningless intellectual and semantic point validated by people I hardly respect. Today was a good day.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (RIvkX)

115 Biden to block $14.9 billion steel deal in huge blow to key U.S. ally Japan.

https://mol.im/a/13813945

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #05 at September 04, 2024 11:17 PM (qfLjt)

116 Aw, common Roger! Leave The Beaver alone!

Posted by: Zombie Eddie Haskell at September 04, 2024 11:17 PM (mH6SG)

117 Little town we lived in the runway crossed the main road. They had to barricade the road for landings and takeoffs.
Posted by: javems at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (8I4hW)
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Surprised they bothered with barricades.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:18 PM (RIvkX)

118 If I were a Navy guy I would be profoundly embarrassed that our Navy has nothing better then 105,000 ton aircraft carriers but Norwegian Cruise Line just ordered a 270,000 ton boat.

We should have aircraft carriers much larger than that by now, and they should be able to fly, and reach orbit.

But then again, a nation 35 trillion in debt shouldn't be having delusions about being a world power.

Posted by: These Fish Sticks Are Hard As Tits at September 04, 2024 11:18 PM (Somy5)

119 Dallas police confirm Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is in Texas city unleashing chaos

https://mol.im/a/13812535

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #06 at September 04, 2024 11:18 PM (qfLjt)

120 DeHavilland hung on to the last, I think. And now there are some Canadian firefighting amphibs, but I don't know if that assembly line is still rolling.

Bombardier still makes bizjets in Canada, and the A220 (former C-Series) primary assembly line is in Montreal too.

Posted by: spindrift at September 04, 2024 11:19 PM (75lbV)

121 Hmm, so the US government just SEIZZED 32 internet domains they said were tied to Russia for election interference...

or what most would call... Free Speech.

While we still fund Air America, to broadcast US Propaganda into Russia.

Free Speech is dead my friends.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 04, 2024 11:19 PM (xaFKb)

122 115 Biden to block $14.9 billion steel deal in huge blow to key U.S. ally Japan.

https://mol.im/a/13813945
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #05 at September 04, 2024 11:17 PM (qfLjt)

US Steel should be owned by... oh... I don't know... the... US?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 04, 2024 11:20 PM (xaFKb)

123 112 Used to fly in Twin Otters in Nigeria a lot. Little town we lived in the runway crossed the main road. They had to barricade the road for landings and takeoffs.

Posted by: javems at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (8I4hW)
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Gibraltar is similar.

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #07 at September 04, 2024 11:22 PM (qfLjt)

124 112 Used to fly in Twin Otters in Nigeria a lot. Little town we lived in the runway crossed the main road. They had to barricade the road for landings and takeoffs.
Posted by: javems at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (8I4hW)

That is cool! Now that is what I call a small town. I only picture those planes with floats, so I had to adjust my mental image for a second!

Not related to your story, but I did learn from one of the pilots that they don't like water that's smooth as glass. Messes with depth perception or something when landing. Us non-pilots were commenting on how beautiful the water was and ooh-ing and aah-ing about how it was like glass. The pilot was like, yeah, no.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:22 PM (NMT5x)

125 107 US Sailor’s Detention in Venezuela Sparks Political Crisis

https://tinyurl.com/y78w2wk4

You've got my plane and I've got your sailor. Swap?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #04 at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (qfLjt)

I'd wager Dual Citizen... which IMO should be illegal as Congress intended (but the Supremes overules).

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 04, 2024 11:22 PM (xaFKb)

126 Roger, weren't you a little hard on The Beaver last night?
Posted by: Zombie June Cleaver at September 04, 2024 10:43 PM (mH6SG)
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Good morning Mrs. Cleaver. That's a very pretty dress.

Posted by: Eddie Haskell at September 04, 2024 11:23 PM (41CYW)

127 Harris to dial back Biden’s Capital Gains tax proposal in move from Biden budget

https://tinyurl.com/3n8yr6nd

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #08 at September 04, 2024 11:24 PM (qfLjt)

128 (More about the “YO-HO!”” later.)

...

Wait, don't tell me! I think I know how this goes...

YO-HO!
(ho and a bottle of rum)

Posted by: Tom Perry at September 04, 2024 11:24 PM (MX0bI)

129 Bombardier still makes bizjets in Canada, and the A220 (former C-Series) primary assembly line is in Montreal too.
Posted by: spindrift at September 04, 2024 11:19 PM (75lbV)

Many of NYC's subway cars are Bombadiers from Canada.

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:26 PM (gKDq2)

130 9 I think this evidence buttresses my contention that there was no specific plot to kill Trump, but rather it was a government-wide effort to marginalize him in every government action, combined with unbelievable incompetence. That it worked out perfectly for the assassin is just a bonus.

And...I'll bet that most of the SS protection details are crappy.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at September 04, 2024 06:34 PM (d9fT1)

I think this post buttresses my contention that CBD is not specifically plotting to kill this blog with his slimy unreadable drivel, but rather it's a lifetime effort to insert himself into every subject all the time, combined with unbelievable unlikeability. That his casual bloodthirstiness on the Israel/Palestine conflict and his incoherent, offensive takes on foreign policy make his opponents sympathetic is just a bonus.

And ... I'll bet that most of his cooking is crappy.

Posted by: Ghost of kari at September 04, 2024 11:26 PM (Wsh/V)

131 Meet John Skinner, the Chief Safety & Security Officer for Barrow County Schools in Georgia.

https://tinyurl.com/wzhpdejd

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #09 at September 04, 2024 11:26 PM (qfLjt)

132 Free Speech is dead my friends.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 04, 2024 11:19 PM (xaFKb)

Thought police already operating in Britain.

Direct quote from an investigating copper: "I need to check your thinking."

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (gKDq2)

133 Kamala Harris has finally accepted the rules to the ABC News debate against Trump according to CNN.

https://tinyurl.com/5n6jmd69

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #10 at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (qfLjt)

134 (More about the “YO-HO!”” later.)

Alex, what is 'what is the proper salutation for Kamala Harris?'.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (NMT5x)

135 In Alaska there are only two seasons - Winter and Construction.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (t+U2o)

136 Dang,

Work early tomorrow.

Night All.

Posted by: Nightwatch at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (TDvv2)

137 Used to fly in Twin Otters in Nigeria a lot. Little town we lived in the runway crossed the main road. They had to barricade the road for landings and takeoffs.
Posted by: javems
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That's pretty cool.

Posted by: scampydog at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (41CYW)

138 Didn't Airbus buy Bombardier's regional jet business?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:29 PM (WBQfF)

139
Reading about the RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION!!!! shit. Apparently, you are guilty of mis/dis/malinformation and are a RUSSIAN AGENT!!!! if you happen to express any opinion that the Russian govt. agrees with.

You note the sun rises in east. Putin says, yep the sun rises in the east. Bingo, you're spewing Russian propaganda.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 04, 2024 11:29 PM (w6EFb)

140 Posted by: Ghost of kari at September 04, 2024 11:26 PM (Wsh/V)
===

Ooh ooh, read me now!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:30 PM (RIvkX)

141 I'm sure that Olivia de Havilland had a beaver, but she sold it to the studio on a lease-back.

Posted by: buddhaha at September 04, 2024 11:30 PM (HBgE/)

142 Cleanup on aisle 130, please. Do not forget the disinfectant.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 04, 2024 11:31 PM (hKoQL)

143 130...he is not going to date you.

Posted by: scampydog at September 04, 2024 11:31 PM (41CYW)

144 Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (t+U2o)

Aviation thread with U2? Noice!

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:31 PM (NMT5x)

145 134 (More about the “YO-HO!”” later.)

Alex, what is 'what is the proper salutation for Kamala Harris?'.
Posted by: haffhowershower

I thought it was "Hi, ho!"

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at September 04, 2024 11:32 PM (VNX3d)

146 It can be lunch time

Posted by: Skip at September 04, 2024 11:32 PM (H0hXt)

147 My bloodthirstiness is more thirst for justice than blood.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:32 PM (RIvkX)

148 JD Vance
@JDVance
To everyone asking, I can confirm Atlas has bitten zero Secret Service agents.

I've had dogs my whole life. Atlas isn't even 10 months old and is already an all-time great dog.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 04, 2024 11:33 PM (TGPs7)

149 85 The avaition theme is always refreshing

Thx Roger!
Posted by: Zeera the ungoverened

Is it really a theme? I suggest maybe a motif.

Posted by: Still the Beaver at September 04, 2024 11:33 PM (CV8a5)

150 Lockheed U2 or a mediocre band?

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:33 PM (t+U2o)

151 Kamala Harris has finally accepted the rules to the ABC News debate against Trump according to CNN.

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #10 at September 04, 2024 11:28 PM (qfLjt)

The bimbo's already complaining she's at a disadvantage even though these are pretty basic debate rules. But she wanted a panel discussion, sitting down with notes, not a no-notes stand-up, rock 'em sock 'em debate. She'd be at a disadvantage debating newborns.

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (gKDq2)

152 Da plane for sure. I thought it was a nice tie-in.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (NMT5x)

153 Is it really a theme? I suggest maybe a motif.
Posted by: Still the Beaver at September 04, 2024 11:33 PM (CV8a5)

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I will see your motif and raise you one leitmotif.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (WBQfF)

154 Hey, nice Beaver!

Posted by: Lt. Frank Dreben at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (tjZg/)

155 Vintage Hollywood Starlets who owned Beavers and knew how to use them...

Clara Bow

Tallulah Bankhead

Mae West

Joan Crawford

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 04, 2024 11:36 PM (TGPs7)

156 153 Is it really a theme? I suggest maybe a motif.
Posted by: Still the Beaver at September 04, 2024 11:33 PM (CV8a5)

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I will see your motif and raise you one leitmotif.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (WBQfF)

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I will see your leitmotif and raise you one leifgarret

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:36 PM (NMT5x)

157 I will see your motif and raise you one leitmotif.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (WBQfF)

Leif Erickson >> Leitmotif

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:36 PM (gKDq2)

158 Cat + smelly food

https://youtu.be/EcvXFlebCjk

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #11 at September 04, 2024 11:36 PM (qfLjt)

159 The bimbo's already complaining she's at a disadvantage even though these are pretty basic debate rules. But she wanted a panel discussion, sitting down with notes, not a no-notes stand-up, rock 'em sock 'em debate. She'd be at a disadvantage debating newborns. Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:34 PM (gKDq2)

I think she's close to a foot shorter than Trump and claims she's never met him in person. With two men, there is always a brief moment on their first meeting where they size each other up and, even unconsciously, judge whether each could take the other. Looking the other guy in the eyes, you can see who is boss. With a man and a woman under those circumstances, I don't know if the same kind of dynamic holds. But you have to figure that somehow the person-to-person advantage is to Trump.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 04, 2024 11:39 PM (r5tfK)

160 96 Evening.

Can someone tell me why there's a Paula Abdul song I haven't heard in probably 35 years currently stuck in my head.
Posted by: Robert

For the same reason Dexys Midnight Runners 'Come on Eileen' is stuck in my head. Ear Worms find a way.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at September 04, 2024 11:40 PM (ntk8v)

161 Welcome to the People's Republic....

Bill Melugin
@BillMelugin_
NEW: Boston based ICE deportation officers have arrested a Brazilian illegal alien who was indicted on five counts of child rape on Martha's Vineyard (Tisbury, MA).
The local Dukes County Sheriff's Office honored ICE's detainer request, and transferred custody of him to ICE...

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 04, 2024 11:40 PM (TGPs7)

162 Didn't Airbus buy Bombardier's regional jet business?
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:29 PM (WBQfF)

Airbus bought the C-Series program for, literally, $1, and re-named it the Airbus A220.

The other regional jets, the CRJs, went out of production a few years back. Mitsubishi bought that program, and does service and support for those aircraft now.

Posted by: spindrift at September 04, 2024 11:41 PM (75lbV)

163 Somebody pranked me the other day. Mailed me a Kamala bobblehead with a typed note on the outside of the box with DNC stamp. None of you have my address (thankfully). Have not yet figured out who the funny one is yet. Pretty certain this one will get re-gifted for a laugh.

Posted by: scampydog at September 04, 2024 11:41 PM (41CYW)

164 Let Melania debate Kamala.

Kamala would still be debating a Trump.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:41 PM (t+U2o)

165 Can someone tell me why there's a Paula Abdul song I haven't heard in probably 35 years currently stuck in my head.
Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2024 11:04 PM (iolXJ)

I have no idea. I straight up couldn't tell you.
Posted by: tubby tankdemon

Uh uh oh
... or are you just having fun?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at September 04, 2024 11:41 PM (Ydd86)

166 Are you a cold hearted snake?

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:42 PM (t+U2o)

167
Direct quote from an investigating copper: "I need to check your thinking."
Posted by: RickZ

Do they have psi cops who read your mind?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 04, 2024 11:42 PM (63Dwl)

168 Cat hopper (funny)

https://tinyurl.com/yfhh9eap

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #12 at September 04, 2024 11:43 PM (qfLjt)

169 But then again, a nation 35 trillion in debt shouldn't be having delusions about being a world power. Posted by: These Fish Sticks Are Hard As Tits at September 04, 2024 11:18 PM (Somy5)

When you owe the bank $1,000 and can't pay it, you have a problem. When you owe the bank $35 trillion and can't pay it, the bank has a problem.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 04, 2024 11:43 PM (r5tfK)

170 For the same reason Dexys Midnight Runners 'Come on Eileen' is stuck in my head.

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Ah. The Official Song of the Comune di Pisa, Italia.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:43 PM (WBQfF)

171 Psi Judge Anderson?

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:44 PM (t+U2o)

172 163 Somebody pranked me the other day. Mailed me a Kamala bobblehead with a typed note on the outside of the box with DNC stamp. None of you have my address (thankfully). Have not yet figured out who the funny one is yet. Pretty certain this one will get re-gifted for a laugh.
Posted by: scampydog at September 04, 2024 11:41 PM (41CYW)

Ha! That is funny. I hope her campaign is not the ones making them; the irony would be off the charts. I mean, c'mon, if ANYONE, ever, could be represented by a bobbing head...

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:44 PM (NMT5x)

173 Last week, Roger took The Beaver up to FL24.

She'd never been that high before. Shaking and quivering and gasping for air, she was on the fine edge between glory and grief.

Sensing her strain, Roger calmly, surely and slowly brought The Beaver back into safer zones, carefully guiding her to a gentle, but watery landing.

It was the finest Hobbs Hour of The Beaver's life, a memory to live in her logbook, always.

(... Penthouse's Pilot's Logbook column?)

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at September 04, 2024 11:44 PM (kQgoX)

174 Republicans sound alarm about Kamala Harris top advisor's cozy Iran relationship

https://mol.im/a/13809479

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #13 at September 04, 2024 11:44 PM (qfLjt)

175 The local Dukes County Sheriff's Office honored ICE's detainer request, and transferred custody of him to ICE... Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 04, 2024 11:40 PM (TGPs7)

I thought they were a sanctuary state/county/city?

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 04, 2024 11:45 PM (r5tfK)

176 The bobble-head is better qualified.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:45 PM (t+U2o)

177 Florida park worker 'fired for leaking secret plans to build hotels on beloved nature reserves'

https://mol.im/a/13812275

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #14 at September 04, 2024 11:46 PM (qfLjt)

178 Musta been the good ol' Duke boys

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:46 PM (NMT5x)

179 Direct quote from an investigating copper: "I need to check your thinking."
Posted by: RickZ
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Do they have psi cops who read your mind?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 04, 2024 11:42 PM (63Dwl)

Not yet. Wanted to look at social media posts, his 'thinking'. For real.

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:47 PM (gKDq2)

180 Evening all, thx Roger. Good to know that the Georgia shooter was a "known wolf" as he had made threats last year and Ben interviewed by local authorities and the FBI. The father said there were hunting rifles in the house but the then13 year old did not have unsupervised access to them. They could have at least removed the kid from that school

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 04, 2024 11:47 PM (337Wc)

181 North Korea executes ‘20 to 30 officials’ after floods

https://tinyurl.com/9tkcr7a4

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #15 at September 04, 2024 11:48 PM (qfLjt)

182 181 North Korea executes ‘20 to 30 officials’ after floods

https://tinyurl.com/9tkcr7a4
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #15 at September 04, 2024 11:48 PM (qfLjt)

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That should just about take care of it.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:49 PM (WBQfF)

183 Secret Service whistleblowers describe their 'inadequate' training

https://mol.im/a/13812137

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #16 at September 04, 2024 11:49 PM (qfLjt)

184 Duke boys?

"Turn those machines back on!"

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:49 PM (t+U2o)

185 "We didn't actually count but we have a pretty reliable estimate."

Posted by: North Korea at September 04, 2024 11:50 PM (WBQfF)

186 North Korea executes ‘20 to 30 officials’ after floods https://tinyurl.com/9tkcr7a4 Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #15 at September 04, 2024 11:48 PM (qfLjt)

It's not like the monsoon this time of the year can't be predicted, or anything.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 04, 2024 11:50 PM (r5tfK)

187 I still think the Marxists are trying to kill the economy, crash the country in debt so they can take it over

Posted by: Skip at September 04, 2024 11:52 PM (H0hXt)

188 Evening all, thx Roger. Good to know that the Georgia shooter was a "known wolf" as he had made threats last year and Ben interviewed by local authorities and the FBI. The father said there were hunting rifles in the house but the then13 year old did not have unsupervised access to them. They could have at least removed the kid from that school
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 04, 2024 11:47 PM (337Wc)

So, malfeasance by the authorities allowed the kid to murder. Typical.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (+o/4e)

189 Secret Service whistleblowers describe their 'inadequate' training https://mol.im/a/13812137 Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #16 at September 04, 2024 11:49 PM (qfLjt)

I'm not totally against having some fillers for less-critical jobs. For example, they have local cops do traffic control, which seems like it makes sense. I'd want to know more about where the DHS fillers were stationed and what their jobs were.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (r5tfK)

190 Regular Sherlock Holmes, aren’t ye?

Posted by: Common Tater at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (BptJg)

191 Secret Service whistleblowers describe their 'inadequate' training

https://mol.im/a/13812137

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #16 at September 04, 2024 11:49 PM (qfLjt)

I get it. But BS.

Anyone with a clue and the will could tell you to make that roof restricted access, to get on the same effing frequencies to coordinate actions, and use a drone to surveil the area. Local PD told them to cover the roof, and they ignored it. They were provided radios to coordinate comms and turned them down.

It was extreme dereliction and incompetence at the most charitable. But sure, some zoom webinar would have fixed that.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (i24o9)

192

And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (63Dwl)

193 Trump attempted assassination investigation reveals who REALLY shot at Crooks

https://mol.im/a/13810697

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #17 at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (qfLjt)

194 North Korea executes ‘20 to 30 officials’ after floods

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #15 at September 04, 2024 11:48 PM (qfLjt)

From the article: "In addition to being held responsible for the disaster, the executed officials were also accused of corruption and dereliction of duty. The executions, according to South Korean TV channel ‘TV Chosun’, were allegedly meant to prevent civil unrest. "

Sounds like a good idea we could try here. Never thought I've give the commies credit for anything. Let's start with anybody with a relationship with foreign, especially Chinese, spies. Then we can move on through DHS, including that retired Cheatle broad.

Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (gKDq2)

195 Out and about in the car this evening, had to turn on the heat. Fall's a'coming.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 04, 2024 11:55 PM (XeU6L)

196 Communists killing its own citizens is a given

Posted by: Skip at September 04, 2024 11:55 PM (H0hXt)

197 If I get a move on I could get out of here in a hour

Posted by: Skip at September 04, 2024 11:55 PM (H0hXt)

198 190 Regular Sherlock Holmes, aren’t ye?
Posted by: Common Tater at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (BptJg)

It's the Metamucil.

Posted by: tankdemon at September 04, 2024 11:56 PM (MWf2b)

199 So, malfeasance by the authorities allowed the kid to murder. Typical.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 04, 2024 11:53 PM (+o/4e)

Just like Hale.

Hale was under mental care for two decades at Vanderbilt Medical, was reported to have been diagnosed with five mental conditions, reportedly on several different mind/mood altering meds, was under consideration for involuntary commitment three times, and those treating her failed to inform parents that she wanted to kill her Dad and had a fascination with Columbine.

And yet, she was able to pass a background check multiple times.

Now you know why the journals could not be released. It embarrasses those who failed to prevent it or enabled it.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 11:56 PM (i24o9)

200 Illegal alien GRINS as he's jailed for for beating cop in Times Square

https://mol.im/a/13809611

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #18 at September 04, 2024 11:56 PM (qfLjt)

201 Florida cop left his gun in a gas station bathroom and it was sold for $40 on a popular app

https://mol.im/a/13809289

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #19 at September 04, 2024 11:57 PM (qfLjt)

202 Trump attempted assassination investigation reveals who REALLY shot at Crooks

https://mol.im/a/13810697

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #17 at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (qfLjt)

>>>The congressman said the local cop's shot 'hit Crooks' rifle and fragged his face/ neck/ right shoulder area from the (gun) stock breaking up', which meant Crooks was unable to keep firing before he was killed.

Top. Men.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 11:58 PM (i24o9)

203 192

And I wonder, still I wonder
Who'll stop the rain

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (63Dwl)

I'm here for you.

Posted by: Paisley Umbrella at September 04, 2024 11:58 PM (MWf2b)

204 That Florida cop has a future with the US Secret Service.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 04, 2024 11:58 PM (t+U2o)

205 Venezuela's President Maduro moves Christmas to October 1

https://mol.im/a/13811703

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #20 at September 04, 2024 11:58 PM (qfLjt)

206 Musta been the good ol' Duke boys
Posted by: haffhowershower at September 04, 2024 11:46 PM (NMT5x)

I admit that sounds much better than "Musta' been the good ol' Hellmann boys"

Which to be honest, would have been the tagline of a MUCH different primetime series.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 04, 2024 11:58 PM (D7oie)

207 201 Florida cop left his gun in a gas station bathroom and it was sold for $40 on a popular app

https://mol.im/a/13809289
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #19 at September 04, 2024 11:57 PM (qfLjt)

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If you're going to take it in the stall, you're going to stuff in in the ass gasket dispenser. Then it's a hop, skip and a jump to forgetting it.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at September 04, 2024 11:59 PM (WBQfF)

208 Evidently 15 minutes of Fame has Long Covid...

Haliey Welch
@HalieyWelchX
It’s finally time 👀

I can’t wait to tell my story 😈
@talktuahpod
coming soon
@betr

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 04, 2024 11:59 PM (TGPs7)

209
What do you do about a 13-year-old who says "I'm going to shoot up the school"? Serious question.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:00 AM (sIJ1S)

210 Brazil's X ban shows the world 'isn't obliged to put up with Elon Musk's far-right free-for-all', says country's president

https://mol.im/a/13811259

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno del ferro rovente #21 at September 05, 2024 12:00 AM (qfLjt)

211 The executions, according to South Korean TV channel ‘TV Chosun’, were allegedly meant to prevent civil unrest. "
Posted by: RickZ at September 04, 2024 11:54 PM (gKDq2)

It's interesting to think that the North Korean government is worried about that. I do wonder how much information from the outside world is getting into North Korea these days.

I always wondered why the USSR went through the charade of having elections and a constitution and a rubber-stamp parliament. The only conclusion I could come to was that the Communists felt the veneer of legitimacy was necessary for some reason, that at some level they feared their people.

Poland (except in Warsaw, which was pretty much rubbled in WWII) never expropriated land. Why not? Again, at some level they had to have been afraid that it would result in toppling the government.

Like I said, if it's true, it's interesting that North Korea thinks it needs to show brute force to claim to be acting on behalf of its people.

Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (r5tfK)

212 Now you know why the journals could not be released. It embarrasses those who failed to prevent it or enabled it.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 04, 2024 11:56 PM (i24o9)

Thank you. And you're correct. Can't blame it on guns when gun owners have been stating there's a mental health issue that's going untreated. This proves it.

And passing a background check? Just what are the background checks looking for anyway, besides the obvious felony convictions?

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (gKDq2)

213 Beaver factoid - there is a motor oil fill in the cockpit. In case, and you will, need to add some lube during the trip.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (/lPRQ)

214 193 Trump attempted assassination investigation reveals who REALLY shot at Crooks

https://mol.im/a/13810697
Posted by: Ciampino -
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High probability the bullet continued through the plastic into the shooter's chest or shoulder.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (qC/Q1)

215 What do you do about a 13-year-old who says "I'm going to shoot up the school"? Serious question.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:00 AM (sIJ1S)

Take him fishing, and come home alone, soaking wet, with a sad story.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:02 AM (+o/4e)

216 Canoe accident?

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 05, 2024 12:03 AM (t+U2o)

217 210 Brazil's X ban shows the world 'isn't obliged to put up with Elon Musk's far-right free-for-all', says country's president

https://mol.im/a/13811259
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore,-
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Yes, he is a threat to tyranny everywhere,

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:04 AM (qC/Q1)

218 What do you do about a 13-year-old who says "I'm going to shoot up the school"? Serious question.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:00 AM (sIJ1S)

Involuntary commitment, assessment, treatment if necessary. Or just turn him out loose on the streets with a warning.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:04 AM (i24o9)

219 US loses patience with Netanyahu and says 'it is time to finalise a deal' with Hamas

https://mol.im/a/13811131

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno del ferro rovente #22 at September 05, 2024 12:05 AM (qfLjt)

220 215 What do you do about a 13-year-old who says "I'm going to shoot up the school"? Serious question.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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You put him in a mental institution.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:05 AM (qC/Q1)

221 Speaking of involuntary commitment

I give you the Biden Administration.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (t+U2o)

222 Wait, Biden just gave the Teamsters union 5.7 BILLION to support their retirement plan?

Uh... with MY FUCKING MONEY?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (xaFKb)

223 Unbelievable crappola - Amazon fixes Alexa 'error' after devices gave biased answers

https://mol.im/a/13810385

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno del ferro rovente #23 at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (qfLjt)

224 And passing a background check? Just what are the background checks looking for anyway, besides the obvious felony convictions?

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (gKDq2)

Aside from lawful enthusiasts' multiple sales? Misdemeanor DV and protection orders, mainly.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (i24o9)

225 Alexa - expensive skeet target

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (t+U2o)

226 The debate
Kumala: "I'm speaking here!"
PDT: "Ms. Harris, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

Yeah, if I was Kneepads, I'd be worried too.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 05, 2024 12:06 AM (KruI8)

227 Older item: ESPN doesn't let you use "White Lives Matter" as a fantasy sports team name because it contains "banned words” but it's totally fine with "Black Lives Matter."

https://t.co/9kEIyWWzNQ

Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno del ferro rovente #24 at September 05, 2024 12:07 AM (qfLjt)

228 210 Brazil's X ban shows the world 'isn't obliged to put up with Elon Musk's far-right free-for-all', says country's president

https://mol.im/a/13811259
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno del ferro rovente #21 at September 05, 2024 12:00 AM (qfLjt)

When in doubt, I...whip it out, I got me a far-right brand, it's a free for all!

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 05, 2024 12:07 AM (NMT5x)

229 219 US loses patience with Netanyahu and says 'it is time to finalise a deal' with Hamas.
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Exactly, Send them to their virgins. IDF have tickets for muslims to paradise from the muzzles of their guns.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:07 AM (qC/Q1)

230 Make Gaza the Rachel Corrie Memorial Parking Lot.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 05, 2024 12:08 AM (t+U2o)

231 I do wonder how much information from the outside world is getting into North Korea these days.Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (r5tfK)

From what I've read, flash drives (in Korean) are getting across the border from China, or at least were (if the new security measures are to believed). Flash drives containing current news, popular dramas and tv shows, etc.

You can't stop the signal.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (gKDq2)

232 High probability the bullet continued through the plastic into the shooter's chest or shoulder.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (qC/Q1)

Per the cited report, peppered his face, neck, and shoulder. Also per report, it disabled rifle. But this conflicts with an earlier thread cite to a FIB report stating that they function checked his rifle and it worked normally, with the stock damage.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (i24o9)

233 107 US Sailor’s Detention in Venezuela Sparks Political Crisis

https://tinyurl.com/y78w2wk4

You've got my plane and I've got your sailor. Swap?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #04 at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (qfLjt)

Sooo... uh.. our Government wants to REWARD terrorists for killing Hostages?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (xaFKb)

234 225 Alexa - expensive skeet target
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Light Co. gave me one for signing a new contract.
Disassembled it for parts.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (qC/Q1)

235 Per the cited report, peppered his face, neck, and shoulder. Also per report, it disabled rifle. But this conflicts with an earlier thread cite to a FIB report stating that they function checked his rifle and it worked normally, with the stock damage.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (i24o9)

Sure, looks like it would shoot... just be hard TO shoot.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:10 AM (xaFKb)

236 Sure, looks like it would shoot... just be hard TO shoot.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:10 AM (xaFKb)

Initially, I concurred that it COULD disable it. Now examining the photos and location of damage, it is possible that the buffer tube was unaffected, supporting the FIB report.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:11 AM (i24o9)

237 Brazil's X ban shows the world 'isn't obliged to put up with Elon Musk's far-right free-for-all', says country's president

Yes, a far-left free-for-all is so much more peaceful.

Posted by: Zombie Pol Pot at September 05, 2024 12:12 AM (mH6SG)

238 >>>Per the cited report, peppered his face, neck, and shoulder. Also per report, it disabled rifle. But this conflicts with an earlier thread cite to a FIB report stating that they function checked his rifle and it worked normally, with the stock damage.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder,
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Understandable. FBI not very good with weapons, to them it would be disabled. To a shooter it would be an impediment.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:12 AM (qC/Q1)

239 Like I said, if it's true, it's interesting that North Korea thinks it needs to show brute force to claim to be acting on behalf of its people.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (r5tfK)

An explanation I believe is that the NK government never provided any funds or materials to do basic preparations for any level of flooding, so when the floods were devastating it was hugely embarrassing to the NK government. Kim’s response was to grab 20 or 30 prominent local officials and publicly execute them, even though there was nothing they could have done about the flooding. This had the twin effects of A) making Kim look like he was “doing something”; and B) letting everyone know what’s in store for them if they even think about criticizing Kim.

Posted by: Tom Servo at September 05, 2024 12:13 AM (S6gqv)

240 We just went from Vancouver to Seward last month. 49th State was the second best restaurant on the trip. I had halibut and chips and my wife had the yak burger. The first day in Vancouver we went to Gastown and I was thinking that it was so much cleaner than Denver and San FranFreakShow. Then we stumbled across the south side. People shooting up or sleeping in doorways. Ew.

Posted by: Rocky Mountain High at September 05, 2024 12:14 AM (zEY+n)

241 Per the cited report, peppered his face, neck, and shoulder. Also per report, it disabled rifle. But this conflicts with an earlier thread cite to a FIB report stating that they function checked his rifle and it worked normally, with the stock damage.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:09 AM (i24o9)

The FIB is noted for their competence, and the brutal accuracy of their reports, even if they come off looking badly.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:15 AM (+o/4e)

242 >> Fall's a'coming.

Average temp here for today (well the 4th, yesterday now), was 68.5F, compared to roughly mid to high 70s most of the time over August.

Days are getting shorter here at ~35N a smidge over 2 minutes per day now. Those farther north, it's even faster.

And that decrease relative to standard time has now shifted well to the sunset side, so sunset is getting earlier and earlier at a pretty good clip now which contributes to the fall is coming effect.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 05, 2024 12:16 AM (w6EFb)

243 213 Beaver factoid - there is a motor oil fill in the cockpit. In case, and you will, need to add some lube during the trip.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at September 05, 2024 12:01 AM (/lPRQ)

What oil do you use? Castor oil?

I thought that was pretty clever until I looked it up again. Missed it by that much. Well, if you look up castoreum then you'll know that we are all getting a little beav in our daily lives.

Posted by: haffhowershower at September 05, 2024 12:16 AM (NMT5x)

244 The FIB is noted for their competence, and the brutal accuracy of their reports, even if they come off looking badly.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:15 AM (+o/4e)

Yeah, not crediting FIB with any competence or adherence to the truth. Just noting the inconsistency in the reports.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:17 AM (i24o9)

245 Flipped a Mountie off back in the day from passenger seat after an evening discovering Long Island Iced Teas. Not my finest hour but a funny story.

Posted by: scampydog at September 05, 2024 12:19 AM (41CYW)

246 Last week in a telecon with media the FBI Pittsburgh Office Special Agent in Charge sad the scumbag's weapon remains fully functional and was fired by the FBI.

"Additionally, regarding the subject's rifle, the FBI Lab Division successfully test-fired the weapon, concluding it was and remains fully operational. They also positively matched all eight shell casings located on the roof with the subject's rifle."

https://tinyurl.com/bdtwupv5

About a third of the way down. Do a word search on 'rifle'.

The chunk blasted-out the top of the stock begins near the end of the carbine-length buffer tube, by my reading of the FBI-released photo. So, buffer tube may not be damaged or warped enough to affect spring and buffer movement. (Yeah, I know - FBI photos and statements)

Posted by: Gref at September 04, 2024 07:11 PM (aBgBM)

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:20 AM (i24o9)

247 My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 12:21 AM (mH6SG)

248 Understandable. FBI not very good with weapons, to them it would be disabled. To a shooter it would be an impediment.
Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:12 AM (qC/Q1)

To a 21 year old pretty much untrained combat shooter? Fragments from the wound would make them most likely freeze up.

But, if he was a right handed shooter, then the bullet came from WAY outside the perimeter... not from the snipers on the buildings closer to the stage.

If you look at his neck, you can see a wound there... consistent with the hole in the stock... but the angle of entry means it would have to come from WAY outside of the supposed bullet paths, UNLESS it came through his mouth, then shoulder, then hit the rifle?

But then the pattern of the hole in the stock itself becomes.... weird.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:23 AM (xaFKb)

249 But, on one of my many tours of the deck, there was the Grand Princess’s voyage recorder.

I found out about them watching "Disasters at Sea" on the Smithsonian channel...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:25 AM (ynpvh)

250 My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.
Posted by: Notorious BFD
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Hugo Chavez was a harbinger.

Recall celebs and politicians bucking up Ortega?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 05, 2024 12:25 AM (XeU6L)

251 233 107 US Sailor’s Detention in Venezuela Sparks Political Crisis

https://tinyurl.com/y78w2wk4

You've got my plane and I've got your sailor. Swap?
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha bisogno delle bastonate #04 at September 04, 2024 11:12 PM (qfLjt)

Sooo... uh.. our Government wants to REWARD terrorists for killing Hostages?
Posted by: Romeo13

oNE Przons Terrorist is anotherz fweedoms fiter!! cOMes se mi latist movin piktures show!!!

Posted by: Fat Blob like Leni Refeinstahl with MSU hat at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (ntk8v)

252 247 My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 12:21 AM (mH6SG)

That may well be, but most of the shit gets flung everywhere else...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (ynpvh)

253 To a 21 year old pretty much untrained combat shooter? Fragments from the wound would make them most likely freeze up.

But, if he was a right handed shooter, then the bullet came from WAY outside the perimeter... not from the snipers on the buildings closer to the stage.

If you look at his neck, you can see a wound there... consistent with the hole in the stock... but the angle of entry means it would have to come from WAY outside of the supposed bullet paths, UNLESS it came through his mouth, then shoulder, then hit the rifle?

But then the pattern of the hole in the stock itself becomes.... weird.
Posted by: Romeo13

One shot did in fact go that way.
Whether or not that shot went on to strike the stock is something I have yet to hear.

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (elaR+)

254 I found out about them watching "Disasters at Sea" on the Smithsonian channel...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:25 AM (ynpvh)

Are they designed to break free, and bob to the surface if the ship sinks?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (+o/4e)

255 If you look at his neck, you can see a wound there... consistent with the hole in the stock... but the angle of entry means it would have to come from WAY outside of the supposed bullet paths, UNLESS it came through his mouth, then shoulder, then hit the rifle?

But then the pattern of the hole in the stock itself becomes.... weird.
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:23 AM (xaFKb)

Magic bullet. Nothing to see here, citizen. Move along.

Posted by: The Warren Commission at September 05, 2024 12:27 AM (KruI8)

256 Sorry. Meant to say one went thru one cheek and out the other allegedly.
Did that one hit the stock?

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (elaR+)

257 NO ONE is seeing the "Buffer Tube" on Crook's M4 carbine. Stop repeating that myth, already!

What you're seeing is the outer sleeve of the telescoping stock, and the inner mounting core, which slides on OVER the buffer tube, and is retained by a large nut at the receiver base.

Two sturdy layers of (usually) Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic, before you even GET to the Buffer Tube, itself.

Dammit, it'd be obvious, but everyone is parroting every other site and many other commenters, even here.

/smartmilitaryblog

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (kQgoX)

258 Best way to protect schools against "known wolf" students? Keep the little bastards from attending public schools until mommy and daddy can demonstrate the kid is safe.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (337Wc)

259 96 Evening.

Can someone tell me why there's a Paula Abdul song I haven't heard in probably 35 years currently stuck in my head.

Posted by: Robert at September 04, 2024 11:04 PM (iolXJ

- - - - -

BMI and ASCAP goons will soon be visiting you to collect song royalties...

Posted by: As not seen on TV at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (e+moC)

260 The new Chick-fil-A concept is exclusively drive thru.

Nice. Saw that with a Wienerschnitzel in the Kearney-Mesa area of San Diego. Here's the street-view:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhkpkf6

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:29 AM (ynpvh)

261 Let Melania debate Kamala.
Kamala would still be debating a Trump.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Still unfair. Melania speaks five languages fluently. Kamala speaks three accents, poorly.

Posted by: mikeski at September 05, 2024 12:29 AM (DgGvY)

262 FYI, the Warren Commission never claimed any bullets did anything impossible.
Only the conspiracy pushers did.
(Yes I know you were joking)

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:29 AM (elaR+)

263 Understandable. FBI not very good with weapons, to them it would be disabled. To a shooter it would be an impediment.
Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 12:12 AM (qC/Q1)

The LSD Flashbacks we were all promised are finally kicking in?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:30 AM (xaFKb)

264
I found out about them watching "Disasters at Sea" on the Smithsonian channel...
Posted by: jim
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Just finished reading 'Saved', Hoffer. Pretty incredible story. Liner Stockholm rams the Andrea Doria

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 05, 2024 12:30 AM (XeU6L)

265 Best way to protect schools against "known wolf" students? Keep the little bastards from attending public schools until mommy and daddy can demonstrate the kid is safe.

Uh, it would appear that they have failed miserably at that. Time and again.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 12:30 AM (mH6SG)

266 254 I found out about them watching "Disasters at Sea" on the Smithsonian channel...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:25 AM (ynpvh)

Are they designed to break free, and bob to the surface if the ship sinks?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (+o/4e)

I don't believe so. Here's a link:
https://tinyurl.com/y5p9vwtf

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:31 AM (ynpvh)

267 My Dad (my role model) impressed on me knowing where my firearm was at the time I first began to take interest in them. Being my Dad he did a very good job with it. Never have had any doubt where the firearm was, no matter the circumstance. The survival instinct is VERY strong.

Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at September 05, 2024 12:31 AM (hKoQL)

268 265 Best way to protect schools against "known wolf" students? Keep the little bastards from attending public schools until mommy and daddy can demonstrate the kid is safe.

Uh, it would appear that they have failed miserably at that. Time and again.
Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 12:30 AM (mH6SG)

You don't attain safety by being weak... you only attain it by being strong, and scaring the shit out of those who would make you a victim.

Schools have become the haven of the weak.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (xaFKb)

269 Interesting times. G'nite, peeps. Hope tomorrow is a good day for y'all.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (mH6SG)

270 But then the pattern of the hole in the stock itself becomes.... weird.

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:23 AM (xaFKb)

Read the Daily Mail linked above. It seems like the local SWAT came from behind at some parts of the story (a ground shot that would have to have been from the side of the slope that Crooks was on). Then in other parts, it describes the local SWAT was in the line of fire of the shooter, which could only work if he ran from the front side of AGR to the back. Not very illuminating, overall.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (i24o9)

271 266 254 I found out about them watching "Disasters at Sea" on the Smithsonian channel...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:25 AM (ynpvh)

Are they designed to break free, and bob to the surface if the ship sinks?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:26 AM (+o/4e)

I don't believe so. Here's a link:
https://tinyurl.com/y5p9vwtf

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:31 AM (ynpvh)

Looked it up. They float.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyage_Data_Recorder

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (ynpvh)

272 @265 so the kid doesn't go to public schools

Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (337Wc)

273 Best way to protect schools against "known wolf" students? Keep the little bastards from attending public schools until mommy and daddy can demonstrate the kid is safe.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (337Wc)

Secure residential schools for problem students, aka "reform schools".

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:32 AM (+o/4e)

274 261 Let Melania debate Kamala.
Kamala would still be debating a Trump.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Still unfair. Melania speaks five languages fluently. Kamala speaks three accents, poorly.

Posted by: mikeski at September 05, 2024 12:29 AM (DgGvY)

"Debate Question: Who gives the best BJs?"

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:33 AM (ynpvh)

275 Are they designed to break free, and bob to the surface if the ship sinks?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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We can retrieve them using a submersible.

Posted by: OceanGate at September 05, 2024 12:33 AM (XeU6L)

276 Magic bullet. Nothing to see here, citizen. Move along.
Posted by: The Warren Commission at September 05, 2024 12:27 AM (KruI

You magnificent bastards. I read your book.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:34 AM (gKDq2)

277 Meant to say one went thru one cheek and out the other allegedly.
Did that one hit the stock?

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:28 AM (elaR+)

The DM story describes the SS shot as through right side of his mouth and out behind right ear. That could have caused stock damage. But the story also describes the local SWAT shot hitting the stock and peppering Crooks in the shoulder, face, and neck.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:34 AM (i24o9)

278 275 Are they designed to break free, and bob to the surface if the ship sinks?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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We can retrieve them using a submersible.

Posted by: OceanGate at September 05, 2024 12:33 AM (XeU6L)

Most ships that sink have unintentionally become submersibles, permanently.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:34 AM (ynpvh)

279 201 Florida cop left his gun in a gas station bathroom and it was sold for $40 on a popular app

https://mol.im/a/13809289
Posted by: Ciampino - Si Ispettore, un judice che ha molto bisogno delle bastonate #19 at September 04, 2024 11:57 PM (qfLjt)

Didn't the Capital cop who murdered the lady on Jan 6 make a similar error? Where is he now? Retired and moved to Fla?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (f9K5K)

280 Here is a video with a very similar rifle that might help 'splain things a little.
https://tinyurl.com/4rtv5xxp

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (elaR+)

281 More on VDRs...
https://tinyurl.com/4a4zpk9d

And yes, VDH > VDRs, although it's close.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (ynpvh)

282 But the story also describes the local SWAT shot hitting the stock and peppering Crooks in the shoulder, face, and neck.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:34 AM (i24o9)

Which is why questions are being asked... you'd think by now they would have the forensics AND story straight...

But multiple stories?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (xaFKb)

283 But multiple stories?
Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (xaFKb)

At least two. And a steeply sloped roof.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:38 AM (gKDq2)

284
The DM story describes the SS shot as through right side of his mouth and out behind right ear. That could have caused stock damage. But the story also describes the local SWAT shot hitting the stock and peppering Crooks in the shoulder, face, and neck.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon

Thank you.
Kept getting different stories.

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:38 AM (elaR+)

285
Wow, this is a rockin' ONT tonight.

You're all correct, put the kid in a mental institution is such an obvious answer. I wonder what those doctors can do.

My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.
Posted by: Notorious BFD

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Huh, really? I don't think of those countries as having the world's worst domestic conflicts these days.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:39 AM (sIJ1S)

286 Sounds like a good idea we could try here. Never thought I've give the commies credit for anything. Let's start with anybody with a relationship with foreign, especially Chinese, spies. Then we can move on through DHS, including that retired Cheatle broad.
Posted by: RickZ

* sniff *

You've forgotten me already.

Posted by: A. Fauci at September 05, 2024 12:39 AM (DgGvY)

287 But multiple stories?

Posted by: Romeo13 at September 05, 2024 12:36 AM (xaFKb)

Yeah, whistleblowers with incomplete information and an agenda versus "official" reports from organizations with an agenda. I don't expect complete agreement, even if all the facts are agreed/fixed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:41 AM (i24o9)

288 Thank you.
Kept getting different stories.
Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:38 AM (elaR+)

Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:41 AM (+o/4e)

289
he new Chick-fil-A concept is exclusively drive thru.

Nice. Saw that with a Wienerschnitzel in the Kearney-Mesa area of San Diego. Here's the street-view:
https://tinyurl.com/bdhkpkf6
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

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Hah, it's a cross between a taco truck and a drive-through. I guess they want to keep the food-eating rabble outside.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:42 AM (sIJ1S)

290 Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:41 AM (+o/4e)

They just needed more training is the official excuse, while local PD told them to put someone there.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:43 AM (i24o9)

291 Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:41 AM (+o/4e)
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DEI derelict crew reporting for duty.

Posted by: scampydog at September 05, 2024 12:44 AM (41CYW)

292 Hah, it's a cross between a taco truck and a drive-through. I guess they want to keep the food-eating rabble outside.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:42 AM (sIJ1S)

I would not patronize a joint that was drive-thru only. I much prefer to park the vehicle, get out, walk a few yards, and order from the counter.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:44 AM (+o/4e)

293 292 Hah, it's a cross between a taco truck and a drive-through. I guess they want to keep the food-eating rabble outside.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:42 AM (sIJ1S)

I would not patronize a joint that was drive-thru only. I much prefer to park the vehicle, get out, walk a few yards, and order from the counter.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:44 AM (+o/4e)

There is some parking, and yes, people eat outside.

https://tinyurl.com/4zn2cmen

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:46 AM (ynpvh)

294 They just needed more training is the official excuse, while local PD told them to put someone there.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:43 AM (i24o9)

If the local PD told the Secret Service to put someone there, and the SS failed to so, then the local cop in command should have put a guy up there.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:47 AM (+o/4e)

295 I figured the thru both cheeks was probably wrong as it didn't seem likely to be fatal and they were saying it was from the SS sniper, I think.

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:47 AM (elaR+)

296 My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.
Posted by: Notorious BFD

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Huh, really? I don't think of those countries as having the world's worst domestic conflicts these days.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:39 AM (sIJ1S)

Europe is being invaded by muslims, and now black Africans. America was first invaded by Mexico, then Central and South America. Now we have the UN coming across illegally. Oh, and all these global illegal immigration issues mainly stems around the fact that these 'economic migrants' are mostly single young men, 15-30, coming into countries, including ours; we're starting to see the results of that now, what with that Venezuelan gang in CO, plus all the other crime including murder. We have Chinese police stations in this country, monitoring the local Chinese populations. A nice foreign army, or armies, already in place ready to be activated.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:48 AM (gKDq2)

297 G'night Horde.

Posted by: scampydog at September 05, 2024 12:50 AM (41CYW)

298 'nite, Scamps!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at September 05, 2024 12:51 AM (kQgoX)

299 "Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there."

The roof was metal and there were LEO officers directly below inside the same structure.
Having coffee, donuts, anal sex, who knows...
I'm going with having anal sex because you can't rule it out.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 12:51 AM (MeG8a)

300 The Venezuelan gangs are also in Chicago doing the same thing as in CO.

Posted by: Erebus- ex-killer whale at September 05, 2024 12:52 AM (elaR+)

301 296 My armchair estimation? South America will be the epicenter of the proverbial shit hitting the fan first.
Posted by: Notorious BFD

==========

Huh, really? I don't think of those countries as having the world's worst domestic conflicts these days.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:39 AM (sIJ1S)

Europe is being invaded by muslims, and now black Africans. America was first invaded by Mexico, then Central and South America. Now we have the UN coming across illegally. Oh, and all these global illegal immigration issues mainly stems around the fact that these 'economic migrants' are mostly single young men, 15-30, coming into countries, including ours; we're starting to see the results of that now, what with that Venezuelan gang in CO, plus all the other crime including murder. We have Chinese police stations in this country, monitoring the local Chinese populations. A nice foreign army, or armies, already in place ready to be activated.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:48 AM (gKDq2)

Also about those illegal aliens: Just like in the 1980's with the Cuban boat people, Mexico and other countries are sending their worst across the border with the masses

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:53 AM (ynpvh)

302 Also about those illegal aliens: Just like in the 1980's with the Cuban boat people, Mexico and other countries are sending their worst across the border with the masses

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:53 AM (ynpvh)

Just what we need, a Scarface reboot.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 12:54 AM (i24o9)

303 Haven't flown in a Beaver but was lucky to ride in a Taylorcraft floatplane a bit between Fairbanks and areas north (helping set up a duck hunting camp for fall). Swampy area, so plenty of places to land, and the pilot would cruise around on the water looking for moose on the way to the camp site, or to take off again.

For some reason, this now makes me think of the ill-fated IJN pilot who, not knowing about local conditions, set his disabled Zero down on what looked like a suitable spot on Akutan Island in June '43, and was killed instantly when the plane flipped in the swampy foilage. A PBY noticed it, it was recovered and shipped here, where it was restored to flying condition and USN pilots at North Island explored its strengths and weaknesses.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 05, 2024 12:54 AM (GcNJ2)

304 Vancouver has a lot of great food, incredible variety especially Asian. (Went to college just across border) Yes, there are areas to avoid)

Posted by: Hal Dall at September 05, 2024 12:54 AM (4/sgB)

305 299 "Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there."

The roof was metal and there were LEO officers directly below inside the same structure.
Having coffee, donuts, anal sex, who knows...
I'm going with having anal sex because you can't rule it out.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 12:51 AM (MeG8a)

There's that drawing I was sent of what the FIB was doing in the building. Made me laugh when my brother sent it to me.

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at September 05, 2024 12:55 AM (ynpvh)

306
I would not patronize a joint that was drive-thru only. I much prefer to park the vehicle, get out, walk a few yards, and order from the counter.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

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I should have said, a cross between a taco truck, a drive-thru, and a picnic area.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 12:56 AM (sIJ1S)

307 Yeah, I got that drawing too.
Mockery is well deserved to those incompetents.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 12:56 AM (MeG8a)

308 Great post. Lord willing, I'll be taking an Inland Passage cruise next year.

Posted by: mrp at September 05, 2024 12:58 AM (rj6Yv)

309
The bimbo's already complaining she's at a disadvantage even though these are pretty basic debate rules.

I think there's a good chance she does even worse than Biden. She doesn't seem to be able to speak coherently under the most favorable conditions by herself. Unless for some unknown reason they've been sand bagging and she really can do polspeak after all

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:00 AM (3/XaG)

310
Europe is being invaded by muslims, and now black Africans. America was first invaded by Mexico, then Central and South America. Now we have the UN coming across illegally. Oh, and all these global illegal immigration issues mainly stems around the fact that these 'economic migrants' are mostly single young men, 15-30, coming into countries, including ours; we're starting to see the results of that now, what with that Venezuelan gang in CO, plus all the other crime including murder. We have Chinese police stations in this country, monitoring the local Chinese populations. A nice foreign army, or armies, already in place ready to be activated.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 12:48 AM (gKDq2)

Also about those illegal aliens: Just like in the 1980's with the Cuban boat people, Mexico and other countries are sending their worst across the border with the masses
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)

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That suggests more that South America will be better off (jettisoning criminals) while Europe and America is where the SHTF, no?

I'd guess it's going to be parts East.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 01:00 AM (sIJ1S)

311 Any Alaska cruise is worth taking. Inland passage, the missus and I have done it twice. Glacier Bay was amazing. The ship anchored about 250 yards away from enormous chunks of ice calving into the ocean, sometimes even spraying us with water.
In Alaska I saw streams so full of salmon that you would think you could walk across on their backs and never get your feet wet. Eagles as common as crows in the lower 48.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 01:03 AM (MeG8a)

312 Heading home, been just over a hour usually

Posted by: Skip at September 05, 2024 01:04 AM (mSVFR)

313 Here is a video with a very similar rifle that might help 'splain things a little.
https://tinyurl.com/4rtv5xxp
Posted by: Erebus
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Excellent analysis

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 05, 2024 01:05 AM (XeU6L)

314 >>>I would not patronize a joint that was drive-thru only. I much prefer to park the vehicle, get out, walk a few yards, and order from the counter.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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They always screw you at the drive-thru.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 01:05 AM (qC/Q1)

315 I had my vague opinion about an esoteric and practically meaningless intellectual and semantic point validated by people I hardly respect. Today was a good day.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 04, 2024 11:15 PM (RIvkX)

This. I had it on good authority that the interwebs were going to vastly improve the quality of our lives, and yet the online interaction just about everywhere except AoS is paltry.

I know we can be just as silly as everywhere else, but the Horde is a vast sea of knowledgeable, warm-hearted souls who support each other when in need.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 01:06 AM (w6EFb)

316 Never forget: that creep could not have gotten onto that roof if there had been a sentry stationed there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 12:41 AM (+o/4e)

It is worse than that, there was a couple of local LE in a room overlooking the roof, and apparently they were called off their post to look for the shooter.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 05, 2024 01:06 AM (D7oie)

317 The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
That means that they aren't subject to the political whimsy of whatever pathetic human happens to temporarily occupy the various offices of whichever government happens to burden us at any given time.
You can't put your hand on your book and swear to uphold it and then overturn it.
If you do, all social contracts are thereby null and void.
Good luck with that.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 01:08 AM (MeG8a)

318 And sadly, the captured Zero was destroyed in 44 or 45 when a Corsair ran up on it on the ground and chopped up the tail section with its propellor. Much like the defecting MiG-15 that Yeager test flew, it would have been a very historical plane to have in the USAF or USN museum

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:09 AM (3/XaG)

319 Unless for some unknown reason they've been sand bagging and she really can do polspeak after all
Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:00 AM (3/XaG)

Nah, they would'a had her out there protecting Bye-den the last three years. She's worse than Bye-den, if that's possible, even with his mental deterioration. Maybe she has a fear of public speaking and her cackle is her 'stage fright'? Can she get over that in a few weeks? She's close to 60 and stubborn, so I'd say no. Right now, she's trying on accents to see if any of them work. Who came up with that 'washing collards in the bathtub' shit, though? Was that another of her executive decisions, like her picking Tampon Tim?

If Commiela pulls off the vote fraud and wins, we need SMOD. Sorry, Gaia.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 01:09 AM (gKDq2)

320 Don't all Indian\Jamaicans in Canada eat collard greens and clean them in the bathtub? Probably was playing Muddy Waters or BB King while doing it, too...

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:12 AM (3/XaG)

321 In Alaska I saw streams so full of salmon that you would think you could walk across on their backs and never get your feet wet. Eagles as common as crows in the lower 48.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 01:03 AM (MeG8a)

Bears so fat and happy on salmon, you can fish right next to them. Otters everywhere, whales, so much seafood to be had. It's paradise. We were there last year, brought back 90 pounds of fresh caught salmon and halibut.

FiL has a place on Prince of Wales Island.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at September 05, 2024 01:12 AM (i24o9)

322 The bimbo's already complaining she's at a disadvantage even though these are pretty basic debate rules.

I think there's a good chance she does even worse than Biden. She doesn't seem to be able to speak coherently under the most favorable conditions by herself. Unless for some unknown reason they've been sand bagging and she really can do polspeak after all

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:00 AM (3/XaG)

Eric Weinstein seems to think she has a brain. I don't see it. Her verbal skills are poison ivy draped around the entrance to the cave of her mind.

IMHO.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 01:13 AM (w6EFb)

323 If I had planned my life better I would have lived in Alaska 5 months of the year and Hawaii the other 7.
Some do.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 01:15 AM (MeG8a)

324 Well, I am off to the snoozer, too. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at September 05, 2024 01:15 AM (+o/4e)

325 'Night AOP.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 01:16 AM (w6EFb)

326 azjaeger, that accident ruining the Akutan Zero was indeed tragic. Truly would have been a gem for a museum.

Posted by: rhomboid at September 05, 2024 01:18 AM (GcNJ2)

327 It is amazing that the Wheels kept propping her up considering her life achievements pretty much stop at being hot enough 30 some years ago to be a toy for the likes of Willie Brown and Montell Williams. Is that really all they could find?

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:18 AM (3/XaG)

328 Eric Weinstein seems to think she has a brain. I don't see it. Her verbal skills are poison ivy draped around the entrance to the cave of her mind.

IMHO.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 01:13 AM (w6EFb)

If she does have said brain, then she has a serious case of stage fright. Honestly, though, I don't see how she could have gotten this far with such bad stage fright, although I guess anything's possible. Maybe the skids were greased for her in some kind of quid pro quo, like her greasing ol' Willy's willy and then movin' on up.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 01:25 AM (gKDq2)

329 It is amazing that the Wheels kept propping her up considering her life achievements pretty much stop at being hot enough 30 some years ago to be a toy for the likes of Willie Brown and Montell Williams. Is that really all they could find?
Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:18 AM (3/XaG)

Shallow bench.

Posted by: The DNC at September 05, 2024 01:26 AM (gKDq2)

330
The bimbo's already complaining she's at a disadvantage even though these are pretty basic debate rules.

I think there's a good chance she does even worse than Biden. She doesn't seem to be able to speak coherently under the most favorable conditions by herself. Unless for some unknown reason they've been sand bagging and she really can do polspeak after all

Posted by: azjaeger at September 05, 2024 01:00 AM (3/XaG)

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This clip (below) where she "explains" why X has to be restricted is so full of holes in logic, fact, and concept that it only holds together because she uses nouns and verbs in the proper order.

And yet, she speaks confidently and volubly.

Trump, unfortunately, sucks at debate. I can just hear him responding, "Elon is a very very good friend of mine, a dear friend, the most beautiful friendship you've ever seen, and he will never ever be silenced, that I can tell you" etc.

https://tinyurl.com/2jkfsv5y

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 01:29 AM (sIJ1S)

331 Popping back in to say I'm dropping back out. Don't really have anything to add to airplane threads.

Thanks, Miley, for the squirrel fakes his own death link. Saw it long ago - seem to recall there was more to it.

Ciampino, didn't care for the cat + smelly food link. Teasing a critter for one's own amusement is not my favorite topic.

Sunshine will be coming through my window too soon.

https://youtu.be/AQndU3hm-5k

G'nite, y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - finally at September 05, 2024 01:32 AM (cBeW+)

332 Five things I want Trump to release when he's elected

The Epstein material

The various government in quasi government groups that assassinated JFK and RFK

Top secret documents on UFOs and aliens

Whether certain American military groups like The Green berets are involved with searching for missing people in National Parks.

Government research into gravometrics and anti-gravity.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 05, 2024 01:32 AM (TGPs7)

333 Whether certain American military groups like The Green berets are involved with searching for missing people in National Parks.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at September 05, 2024 01:32 AM (TGPs7)

Where's that one come from? And what does it mean?

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 01:41 AM (gKDq2)

334 >>>And yet, she speaks confidently and volubly.

Trump, unfortunately, sucks at debate. I can just hear him responding, "Elon is a very very good friend of mine, a dear friend, the most beautiful friendship you've ever seen, and he will never ever be silenced, that I can tell you" etc.

https://tinyurl.com/2jkfsv5y
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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...Kamala speaks confidently and volubly and emotionally for totalitarian control.

Trump speaks for the Republic, freedom and the rule of law.

You have to parse out the words that she is saying.
She is a very dangerous woman.

Posted by: Braenyard at September 05, 2024 01:42 AM (qC/Q1)

335 >> Where's that one come from? And what does it mean?

Yeah, I haven't heard of this one either. What is supposed to be going on with this?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 05, 2024 01:49 AM (w6EFb)

336 'Night, AOP.

Miley, I am still chuckling about the squirrel staging his own death scene.

Mike Hammer, I made a note of that book, The collision of those ships occurred of the coast of Massachusetts and I would like to read about that.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at September 05, 2024 01:56 AM (Sgq8y)

337 People "vanish" in National Parks all the time. It would only make sense to send Green Berets in after them to do battle with the space aliens who abduct the unfortunate, before taking them to the secret Nazi base on the dark side of the moon.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 05, 2024 02:03 AM (KruI8)

338 59 minutes not bad

Posted by: Skip at September 05, 2024 02:03 AM (fwDg9)

339 Probing. I left out the probing.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 05, 2024 02:06 AM (KruI8)

340
You have to parse out the words that she is saying.
She is a very dangerous woman.

Posted by: Braenyard

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Believe me, I know, but she could fool the masses. Speaking about nothing and lying about something in an easy yet forceful way is the very best Obama style.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 02:07 AM (sIJ1S)

341 tinyurl.com/43sxvzsh
20 Tweets from Bad Blue
Always some good stuff

Posted by: Skip at September 05, 2024 02:11 AM (fwDg9)

342 Speaking of the Secret Service, here's what they have in common with Disney:

https://tinyurl.com/2sfrkwre

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 05, 2024 02:12 AM (YfmhQ)

343 Mike Hammer, I made a note of that book, The collision of those ships occurred of the coast of Massachusetts and I would like to read about that.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz
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The story of the collision is...incredible.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 05, 2024 02:14 AM (XeU6L)

344 Believe me, I know, but she could fool the masses. Speaking about nothing and lying about something in an easy yet forceful way is the very best Obama style.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at September 05, 2024 02:07 AM (sIJ1S)
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Related: Alex Jones:

https://tinyurl.com/nsr3p7bj

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 05, 2024 02:15 AM (YfmhQ)

345 >> Where's that one come from? And what does it mean?

Yeah, I haven't heard of this one either. What is supposed to be going on with this?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 05, 2024 01:49 AM (w6EFb)

David Paulides has been on Coast to Coast - I mentioned it to you some months back.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 02:18 AM (w6EFb)

346 Yeah, I haven't heard of this one either. What is supposed to be going on with this?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 05, 2024 01:49 AM (w6EFb)

David Paulides has been on Coast to Coast - I mentioned it to you some months back.
Posted by: Miley
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[backs slowly out of the thread]

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at September 05, 2024 02:19 AM (XeU6L)

347 I don't think any Green Berets or Rangers are going to find anyone. Well, they aren't all found, or found dead, or found alive. Disappearances are often near bodies of water, IIRC.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 02:19 AM (w6EFb)

348 It's bedtime
Good night everyone

Posted by: Skip at September 05, 2024 02:20 AM (fwDg9)

349 I'm about 80% there on aliens, but that doesn't really help much because of the PSYOPS. I guess I'll just lay low and monitor the woo.

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 02:22 AM (w6EFb)

350 'Night Skip. Aren't you usually getting up in the middle of the night, not going to bed?

Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 02:24 AM (w6EFb)

351 I don't think any Green Berets or Rangers are going to find anyone. Well, they aren't all found, or found dead, or found alive. Disappearances are often near bodies of water, IIRC.
Posted by: Miley, okravangelist at September 05, 2024 02:19 AM (w6EFb)

I was going to make a 'joke' but I have to admit I have heard about all the missing people in National Parks. Quite a few along the Appalachian Trail, too. I'm not sayin' there's not a serial killer or two out there doin' his thing, but Occam's Razor says it's nature, maybe even wilderness. Lots of animals and reptiles who get hungry, steep inclines, bodies of water (as you say). Mother Nature is always trying to kill you. Sometimes she wins. Then the scavengers take over.

Posted by: RickZ at September 05, 2024 02:33 AM (gKDq2)

352 Soon it will be election time. They're trying again to come for your guns:

https://tinyurl.com/zjuffzf8

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 05, 2024 02:34 AM (YfmhQ)

353 323 If I had planned my life better I would have lived in Alaska 5 months of the year and Hawaii the other 7.
Some do.
Posted by: gourmand du jour at September 05, 2024 01:15 AM (MeG8a)

More like 11-1/2 months in AK and 2 weeks in Hawaii, along about the end of February. I like it.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at September 05, 2024 02:38 AM (sRfrW)

354
I'm trying to remember a wild missing person (who returned story) I was watching a little while back. It was either Ancient Aliens or one of the other shows, Unexplained Mysteries, etc (there are a bunch of these).

Anyway, some guy is on some nature hike thing, vacation, and disappears. They find his tracks leading out on a frozen lake. They tracks just end. They figure the ice gave way and that was the end.

Months later, he just shows back up at his home, in the same clothes he said. According to him, he woke up in the middle of a field fairly close to home. To him, only a few hours or so had passed he thought when he woke up.

He remembered walking out on the ice and that was it. The field he woke up in was hundreds of miles from where he disappeared.

A "fugue state" would be the conventional explanation.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at September 05, 2024 02:42 AM (w6EFb)

355 Denali is not a river in egypt.

Posted by: Dyslexic joke at September 05, 2024 02:48 AM (KAi1n)

356 Ain't no aliens. They may exist. You know how early in the game Civilization, everyone has only triremes? No one can cross the ocean of Space.

Posted by: SFGoth at September 05, 2024 02:52 AM (KAi1n)

357 A human, without a serious weapon, is pretty far down the food chain. You are tougher than a marmot, but easier than an adult deer.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at September 05, 2024 02:57 AM (KruI8)

358 A human, without a serious weapon, is pretty far down the food chain. You are tougher than a marmot, but easier than an adult deer.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

"That was incredible. No fur, claws, horns, antlers, or nothin'.....Just soft and pink."

Posted by: a Far Side gator at September 05, 2024 03:02 AM (DgGvY)

359 About the murderer, Colt Gray, in Georgia, from his aunt:

https://tinyurl.com/whz4ujn7

Gray is from a really messed up home.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at September 05, 2024 03:10 AM (YfmhQ)

360 Thagomizer development played a pivotal role balancing the scales

Posted by: Common Tater at September 05, 2024 03:28 AM (LVI60)

361 The "missing 411" phenomenon. The proponent of this, a somewhat controversial figure, did a lot of legwork on his own after being hired to investigate a missing individual.

There are quite a few stories, thought the earliest ones that I found were "interesting" in that a few thought they were genuinely pretty strange, people popping behind a big rock to take a piss or whatever something like that. "I saw him go around the tree, and then never saw him again". That kind of thing. Then they'd find his body a year later 20 miles away, 2500 feet higher in elevation, without any shoes on,.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 05, 2024 03:36 AM (LVI60)

362 "A plant in Charleroi will close its doors by the end of the year. Employees at the Anchor Hocking plant say they were given the news by the chief executive officer. The closure would affect around 325 jobs."
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Anchor Hocking at one time employed 10,000 people if their old radio advertisements could believed. They made Fire King ovenware among other things. Good stuff. Competitor to Pyrex maybe, similar. Pyrex (or whoever makes it) shot themselves in the head by changing the "recipe" they used for the glass.

The whole point of Pyrex was oven safe glassware. And the shit started breaking in the oven. Ya gotta wonder sometime about decision-making process with some folks.

Posted by: Common Tater at September 05, 2024 03:41 AM (LVI60)

363 Well Pooh.

I have Anchor Hocking stuff. Long lasting.

Posted by: Adriane the Predictable Critic . . . at September 05, 2024 03:47 AM (TX4bP)

364 The whole point of Pyrex was oven safe glassware. And the shit started breaking in the oven. Ya gotta wonder sometime about decision-making process with some folks.

*shrugs*

Posted by: Made in Chynah at September 05, 2024 03:56 AM (mH6SG)

365 Morning, fellow insomaniacals! I survived my ghastly work reception yesterday. The Big Boss showed up, bigger than mine, and so none of us dared slide out until he left. I entertained myself by talking with a young couple from Chile; the female half had just arrived in town that afternoon. I speak Espanol un poco y muy lentamente, and their English was terrific. They asked me about Mardi Gras beads, among other topics.

Anyway, enough sleep, and now some coffee. What's doing here?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at September 05, 2024 04:03 AM (omVj0)

366 Mornin', Wolfus. Looks like just a few of us insomniacs checking in.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 04:08 AM (mH6SG)

367 They asked me about Mardi Gras beads, among other topics.

Been a long time for me but not sure I'd want to go to Mardi Gras anymore.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at September 05, 2024 04:11 AM (mH6SG)

368 .
NOOD

Tech Thread

NOOD

Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at September 05, 2024 04:18 AM (O7YUW)

369 Amen to that!

317 The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
That means that they aren't subject to the political whimsy of whatever pathetic human happens to temporarily occupy the various offices of whichever government happens to burden us at any given time.
You can't put your hand on your book and swear to uphold it and then overturn it.
If you do, all social contracts are thereby null and void.

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