Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - December 25, 2024 [TRex]

[Photo: Silent Night Chapel, Oberndorf, Austria]

[Click through for Stille Nacht in the native German language, as God intended. No hidden Yoko. Really. How many skeptics want to click anyway just to check? What, you do not trust a dinosaur?]

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Good evening Horde. Was Santa good to you? Are you tinkering, reading, and otherwise enjoying surprises in your stocking or under your tree? As much as those things might be appreciated, we all know the true meaning of the season. Christmas and Hanukkah are not about stuff. They are really all about the ONT.

Here we go... Do not miss the mystery clicks. They are what I got you for Christmas but they were on sale, so I cannot return them.

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Variations on a theme:

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I am telling you why...Santa Claus is coming to town...with fixed wing firepower.

Given prior thread comments, the Warthog may be the unofficial mascot of the ONT. (mystery click credit: SARDiver. Look for lyrics in the comments)

20241221-Santa Claus flying in an A-10 aircraft(1).jpg

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Variations on a different theme:

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More theme variations:

Estimates suggest that Mariah makes $2.5m each year on royalties from this song alone. You do not come to the ONT expecting bland replays of Mariah. You came expecting high quality content like a guy in a horsehead mask sitting in a bathtub smashing the snot out of a five gallon plastic bucket with glow in the dark drumsticks. Here is Buckets the Drummer:

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Ever wonder why Colonel Sanders is always smiling?

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This is not the food thread, but TRex is skeptical that this meets the high standards of CBD so it lives in the ONT...

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Maybe you had an advent calendar. Were you cool enough to have an advent calendar with TRex and friends?

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In my careful reading, biblical accounts of the first nativity do not contain a definitive record of animals in attendance. Perhaps such details got lost in the path through Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Latin and the King James translation. A donkey, sheep, and cattle were are possible but none signed a guest register or posed for a photo. The Wise Men could have ridden camels (since they followed a star instead of taking a flight and trying to explain Frankincense to TSA).

The only logical conclusion is that dinosaurs might have been there too. Perhaps biblical scribes thought dinosaurs warranted no mention because dinosaurs naturally fit in with the other stable animals. You know...because dinosaurs typically keep a low profile and blend in with the crowd, even when they bring workshop tools as a gift to the newborn king. MUCH more practical than Frankincense. Although apparently they fought over presentation logistics... (Photo hat tip: Doof):

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Evil but cute? Do not know how Santa determines whether Minions are naughty or nice. They are enthusiastic but they did steal the moon...

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This is the best, but least sung or played Christmas hymn:

Do you have a favorite that rarely makes the rotation?

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Variations on yet another theme:

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Did anyone get a hippopotamus for Christmas? Pablo Escobar is the only person I can think of who had his own privately owned hippos but pretty sure he was on the naughty end of the naughty and nice scale.

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Hope in the darkest of times. The photo is in Nuremberg, Germany in 1931. Click on the photo for the backstory. Happy Hanukkah for those among the Horde who are of the Tribe:

20241220-A menorah defies the Nazi flag , 1931.jpg

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Snoopy and the Red Baron provide our big ONT finish:

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Written correspondence can be sent to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Are you lurking? Come out and play. Thanks much to the Horde for playing along with the ONT reindeer games and an AoS HQ hat tip to the COBs and contributors for the help and support throughout the year. This is a special place. No, I will not be issuing pardons for barrel violations.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 09:56 PM

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1 First!

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 09:59 PM (Q8Bj8)

2 However

Posted by: Ciampino - censor the university for allowing this at December 25, 2024 10:00 PM (i0xsb)

3 Yay, National "Kiss the Cook" Day ONT!

Although I'm sure BJ's would also be gladly accepted.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 25, 2024 10:01 PM (lUFok)

4 Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 25, 2024 10:01 PM (ZOv7s)

5 Merry Christmas good Hordians.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 25, 2024 10:02 PM (WXNFJ)

6 Great ONT TRex, thanks for this girthy post!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 25, 2024 10:03 PM (hOUT3)

7 And I'd have been first except for that awesome content!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 25, 2024 10:03 PM (hOUT3)

8 6 Great ONT TRex, thanks for this girthy post!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 25, 2024 10:03 PM
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Thanks and congrats on the Hrothgar family news!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:03 PM (9tvFd)

9 Joyeux Noël!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at December 25, 2024 10:05 PM (a07r0)

10 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Pete Buttigieg at December 25, 2024 10:05 PM (Zz0t1)

11 Howdy T Rex! Nice job closing out Christmas with so much good stuff. On to peruse the offerings!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:05 PM (BSDFI)

12 Thank you for a lengthy Christmas ONT TRex! Great job.

I liked the cat Christmas tree one. Snowflake and Trumpy really liked sleeping under the Christmas tree on the white blanket for awhile.

No damage but a few low hanging decorations got knocked around.

Everyone have a great night.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:06 PM (jvJvP)

13 Crap. Strike one.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:06 PM (Zz0t1)

14 Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at December 25, 2024 10:07 PM (a07r0)

15 Crap. Strike one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:06 PM (Zz0t1)

Merry Christmas, brother!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:07 PM (BSDFI)

16 Female T-Rex: PULL MY HAIR!!

Male T-Rex: I'M FKN TRYING!!

Posted by: Memes R US at December 25, 2024 10:10 PM (P4znf)

17 14 Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at December 25, 2024 10:07 PM (a07r0)

Now I see it.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:10 PM (jvJvP)

18 Merry Christmas night, all! The "Once In Royal David's City" I saw in the hymn book at Linda's church this morning, but I didn't have time to peruse the lyrics, and the singer didn't perform it.

Today has been Clint Day on Grit. Pale Rider is on now. I'm going to head off to bed in about half an hour, though; planning to work out tomorrow, then try one of the new tobaccos Linda got me for Xmas. We had our ham and stuffing, some turtle cheesecake for dessert, and gave bits of ham to the cats. Stirling inhaled his; not sure if Dagny showed any interest, which means he inhaled hers too.

I hope everybody had a good Christmas Eve and Day!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 25, 2024 10:11 PM (omVj0)

19 Hello Horde, hope everyone had a merry Christmas or a happy Hanukkah....I always wonder how so many months of preparations seemingly are over so quickly!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:11 PM (9tvFd)

20 Merry Christmas, Düph. Hope you had a great day.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:12 PM (Zz0t1)

21 Crap. Strike one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

But a fabulous one!

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:12 PM (ftFVW)

22 There is an unopened GI Joe aircraft carrier on Ebay for a steal at $49,999.00.

Errr plus shipping at $2,500.

I think I knew two kids who got one. My parents just laughed when my younger brothers tried the "That's all we want. Combine our presents" thing.
I remember this because it was more that the heap of crap Camarro for sale down the street I was trying to get them to buy me.

Posted by: Reforger at December 25, 2024 10:12 PM (xcIvR)

23 The manger scene/T. Rexes deal took me a moment to see the manger part with the two adults praying. Those are pretty chubby tyrannosaurs, though; could be allosaurs or something similar.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 25, 2024 10:13 PM (omVj0)

24 Dammit. Now I can’t see anything other than TRexes.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:13 PM (qVV8U)

25 How much did the GI Joe aircraft carrier cost in 1970 or whenever? I don't recall ever seeing it in stores. Of course I was way past GI Joe and into girls by then, so I guess I wouldn't have noticed.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 25, 2024 10:14 PM (omVj0)

26 24 Dammit. Now I can’t see anything other than TRexes.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:13 PM
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Blame Doof.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:15 PM (9tvFd)

27 I’ve been listening to Doris Day’s Snowfall.

I also love Manhattan Transfer’s & also Claude Thornhill’s (no lyrics) original.

Posted by: Adriane the Modern Christmas Carol Critic . . . at December 25, 2024 10:15 PM (qz+gL)

28 Blame Doof.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:15 PM (9tvFd)

I blame everyone but myself.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:16 PM (DX6IT)

29 Have any of you ever thought “let me put a horse mask on, lights around my neck and play plastic cylinders in and around my tub as drums to Mariah Carey”?

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:16 PM (p4NUW)

30 DOOOOOOOF!

Posted by: James Tiberius Kirk at December 25, 2024 10:17 PM (PiwSw)

31
I blame everyone but myself.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:16 PM (DX6IT

It is the way.

Posted by: Kamala Harris at December 25, 2024 10:17 PM (Zz0t1)

32 I blame everyone but myself.
Posted by: BCochran1981

I've always found that to be the best way!

Posted by: Commissar Hrothgar (hOUT3) ~ Next year in Corsicana - again! ~ at December 25, 2024 10:17 PM (hOUT3)

33 Good evening and Merry Christmas to everyone.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 25, 2024 10:17 PM (6ZHNK)

34 Merry Christmas, Blanco Basura. Actually had a slightly chilly wind this afternoon.

Posted by: Adriane the Modern Christmas Carol Critic . . . at December 25, 2024 10:18 PM (qz+gL)

35 Have any of you ever thought “let me put a horse mask on, lights around my neck and play plastic cylinders in and around my tub as drums to Mariah Carey”?

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:16 PM (p4NUW)

Of course not! That would be ridiculous!

*checks bathroom for cams*

Why do you ask?

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:18 PM (YnIVK)

36 Donald Trump's offer to people of Canada in bid to 'take over'

https://mol.im/a/14226271

Posted by: Ciampino - about CA population size at December 25, 2024 10:20 PM (i0xsb)

37 The earlier thread's 'No Yoko', would not have been posted if the profanity had not been overlooked. Double negatives and all.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 25, 2024 10:20 PM (6ZHNK)

38 Good evening morons and Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah and its not that I don't trust you TRex but I have been burned by too many mystery clicks before.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 10:20 PM (RIvkX)

39 Have any of you ever thought “let me put a horse mask on, lights around my neck and play plastic cylinders in and around my tub as drums to Mariah Carey”?
Posted by: Piper

Not me, my middle son though...

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:21 PM (ftFVW)

40 Hope everyone's had a great Christmas!

I'll be gone until January 2. The family and I are going on a cruise in the Caribbean for the next week(ish).

See you all next year!

Posted by: Dr. T at December 25, 2024 10:21 PM (jGGMD)

41 Once more, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to this incredible cadre of people. Here’s to new traditions, however ridiculous they may be!

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:22 PM (p4NUW)

42 Is FEMA going to knock them down? Not to code?
Survivors of Hurricane Helene receive heartwarming gift for Christmas

https://mol.im/a/14226537

Posted by: Ciampino - hey baby it's cold outside at December 25, 2024 10:23 PM (i0xsb)

43 Safe travels Dr T.

Don't let the old lady throw you overboard.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:23 PM (Zz0t1)

44 41 Once more, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to this incredible cadre of people. Here’s to new traditions, however ridiculous they may be!

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:22 PM
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And a Happy Halloween to you!!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:24 PM (9tvFd)

45 Happy Christmas! Thanks for ONT, Trex

Posted by: Iris at December 25, 2024 10:24 PM (bOJ2I)

46 Watch the hate speech, fanatics!

Toby Young@toadmeister
The Church of England has told clergy in Birmingham to watch out for "problematic words" in Christmas carols that imply Jesus is the "true Messiah" or other religions aren't valid. And they wonder why the pews are empty.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (L/fGl)

47 Evenin'

'missile toads'

Heh!

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (Wg6v7)

48 Merry Christmas to all the Moron Horde.
It's been a great day. Between real space and video face time we saw all the kids and grandkids. At one time in my living room we were connected to here in PA, Montana, Ireland, and Djibouti. Everybody could see and talk at once. A long way from sending and waiting for letters when I was first overseas in the 70's.

Posted by: Cosda at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (juYdJ)

49 Werner returns briefly from hiding from Krampus to bid all a Merry Christmas. I left out a note announcing that I was to be found at Michael Moore's house, so hopefully it's his problem now. Also, many thanks, TRex - that first musical selection really hit Werner in the feels. Suddenly it seems a trifle dusty around here, as obviously Werner would not weep. Ja, I don't believe me either. In any event, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Posted by: Werner Herzog Has Opinions at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (G6LTi)

50 I just went downstairs for more beer and heard water running.

The cats staying with us turn on the water faucet in the bathroom next to the laundry room. The faucet releases water onto a downward, open, cascade when you lift the handle up.

I'm trying to remember to close the door there at night.

The water's not going full blast. But still. Water!

I thought it was Snowflake who has a ton of playful energy. I looked in the bathroom the other day and Snowflake was on the ground looking up at Trumpy on the counter amazed at the falling water.

Very cute. Not my cats, but cute.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (jvJvP)

51 Merry Christmas, Düph. Hope you had a great day.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:12 PM (Zz0t1)

I did, thanks. Rare occasion of both of my boys and me together. And older son's girlfriend. I soaked up every minute of it!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (BSDFI)

52 Our Christmas gifts to each other this year included socks, floor mats for my pickup, Viking drill bits, a message board for the home office, kitchen tools, and emergency flashlights. It was our most practical Christmas ever.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:26 PM (9yUzE)

53 TRex and Grateful, the little one finished the Lego poinsettia. Pictures will be incoming.

Also thank you for the ONT!

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:26 PM (pZEOD)

54 Blame Doof.
Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:15 PM (9tvFd)

*laughs like Muttley*

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:27 PM (BSDFI)

55 It's been a great day. Between real space and video face time we saw all the kids and grandkids. At one time in my living room we were connected to here in PA, Montana, Ireland, and Djibouti. Everybody could see and talk at once. A long way from sending and waiting for letters when I was first overseas in the 70's.
Posted by: Cosda

This is a profound example of how technology makes like better. This does not represent the other 99% of times it makes it worse.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 10:27 PM (Q8Bj8)

56 52 It was our most practical Christmas ever.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:26 PM
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Outstanding. I got a Rigid EZ Change Plumbers Wrench Faucet tool that I'm told was recommended by the Horde. Thank you whomever made the recommendation!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (9tvFd)

57 Not my cats,
Posted by: Stateless at December

Lies.

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (pZEOD)

58 *pours bourbon* MERRY CHRISTMAS, HORDE.

CHEERS!

Jim
Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Posted by: Jim at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (Xo+UM)

59 "Also, to Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada, whose Citizens’ Taxes are far too high, but if Canada was to become our 51st State, their Taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other Country anywhere in the World."
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Unincorporated territory under our protection but no US voting.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (6ZHNK)

60 Do you have a favorite that rarely makes the rotation?
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Several, 'Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella', and 'Good King Wenceslas', among others, 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', 'The Holly and the Ivy'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (XeU6L)

61 TRex and Grateful, the little one finished the Lego poinsettia. Pictures will be incoming.
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I need to figure out how to bottle her focus and determination, it's inspiring.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:29 PM (9tvFd)

62 It was our most practical Christmas ever.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:26 PM

Should I conclude your new roof is coming along?

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (Q8Bj8)

63 39 Have any of you ever thought “let me put a horse mask on, lights around my neck and play plastic cylinders in and around my tub as drums to Mariah Carey”?
Posted by: Piper

I got to horse mask and was expecting you to go Godfather with fake blood in bed.

Man, I have been watching a lot of disturbing horror movies.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (jvJvP)

64 51 Rare occasion of both of my boys and me together. And older son's girlfriend. I soaked up every minute of it!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM
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Nice. Glad to hear. We like a happy Doof.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (9tvFd)

65 Of all the leaves within the wood, the holly bears a crown …

Posted by: Adriane the Modern Christmas Carol Critic . . . at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (qz+gL)

66 Yea, Buckets!

Posted by: Texican ette at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (SNf74)

67 14 Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.

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Yup

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 25, 2024 10:31 PM (WL2lA)

68 Bravo is stretched out on the cat bed next to the sofa I like on. Tis a good night.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:31 PM (9yUzE)

69 That shooting in Walmart a few days ago? One turns himself in.

https://tinyurl.com/2yw8ajp8

Shame victim was not intended target. Nice looking lady.

Posted by: Ciampino - social workers wouldn't work at December 25, 2024 10:31 PM (i0xsb)

70 Fantastic ONT TRex!
Stopped by earlier hoping you all had a fun, happy and healthy day!
Love you guys 🙏🎅🤶💖❣!!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 25, 2024 10:31 PM (L83z3)

71 And a Happy Halloween to you!!
Posted by: TRex at December 25

🤣🤣🎄👻

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:32 PM (p4NUW)

72 We didn’t do a ton in the way of presents this year, due to multiple large trips, but I got good stuff. Perhaps my favorite came from the Eldest Drunken Midget. I collect Funko Pops and always get some at Christmas. She got me an excellent Bane Funko.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 25, 2024 10:32 PM (fz7Mb)

73 That menorah not only still exists but I believe last year it was lit in Gaza by IDF soldiers who are the fighting embodiment of 'never again'.

Posted by: stv at December 25, 2024 10:32 PM (Vicsq)

74 "Should I conclude your new roof is coming along?"

Roof is fine. Kitchen is the problem.

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:33 PM (9yUzE)

75 70 Fantastic ONT TRex!
Stopped by earlier hoping you all had a fun, happy and healthy day!
Love you guys 🙏🎅🤶💖❣!!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 25, 2024 10:31 PM
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Right back atcha! Fun and happy and healthy!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:33 PM (9tvFd)

76 How much do dumplings weigh?

Wonton.

Posted by: Ciampino - curried wonton? at December 25, 2024 10:33 PM (i0xsb)

77 >>> and emergency flashlights. It was our most practical Christmas ever.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo
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Lights went out the other night but thanks to Harbor Freight Toy Store there were several battery lamps to light up the house.
-tool tip, when the lights come back on be sure and turn off those battery powered accessories-

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 25, 2024 10:33 PM (6ZHNK)

78 It is a religious obligation for the menorah to be in the window because one purpose of lighting it is to shine a light in the dark.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 10:33 PM (RIvkX)

79 Second video down (I can't figure out how to link directly).

The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft agley,

https://is.gd/bt2Dox

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (L/fGl)

80 "Do you have a favorite that rarely makes the rotation?"

Glad you asked!

Since Die Hard is a Christmas movie, I say Depeche Mode "Personal Jesus" is a Christmas song. This is a hill I will fight to defend!!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (BSDFI)

81 TRex!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (mH6SG)

82 Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

That version is definitely T Rexes, since someone photoshopped eyeholes into them.

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (DgGvY)

83 61 I need to figure out how to bottle her focus and determination, it's inspiring.
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December

She will love this!

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (p4NUW)

84 81 TRex!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM
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Doctor Deal!!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:35 PM (9tvFd)

85 That menorah not only still exists but I believe last year it was lit in Gaza by IDF soldiers who are the fighting embodiment of 'never again'.
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That's right, I forgot about that. But that photo just touches my soul. Hope and light in the face of darkness

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:35 PM (9tvFd)

86 Since Die Hard is a Christmas movie, I say Depeche Mode "Personal Jesus" is a Christmas song. This is a hill I will fight to defend!!
Posted by: Doof

Does that extend to the Marilyn Manson version?

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:35 PM (ftFVW)

87 Merry Christmas, Miss Adriane! Hope you, the hubbby, and the killer cactus had a great one.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 25, 2024 10:35 PM (lUFok)

88 Posted by: Werner Herzog Has Opinions at December 25, 2024 10:25 PM (G6LTi)

Frohe Weihnachten.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 10:36 PM (RIvkX)

89 Owner of Turkey quake hotel that collapsed and killed 72 is jailed for 17 years

https://mol.im/a/14226069

Posted by: Ciampino - Turkish prison is not Delight at December 25, 2024 10:36 PM (i0xsb)

90 I know it's not a prayer thread, but if you could say a quick prayer for my brother in law in the hospital- to be honest, pray for my sister who is stuck looking out for him.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 25, 2024 10:37 PM (WL2lA)

91 This is a profound example of how technology makes like better. This does not represent the other 99% of times it makes it worse.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
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As an engineer who spent his earliest days using an outhouse, I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment of 99% of technology making things worse.

Posted by: Cosda at December 25, 2024 10:37 PM (juYdJ)

92 76 How much do dumplings weigh?

Wonton.
Posted by: Ciampino

What's the difference between a well-dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly-dressed man on a bicycle?

Attire

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:38 PM (pZEOD)

93 And a Happy Halloween to you!!
Posted by: TRex at December 25

Why do Comp Sci majors confuse Halloween and Christmas?

Because OCT 31 = DEC 25.

A short seasonal* animated video:
https://youtu.be/UAm3RPqwmq4

* - both

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2024 10:38 PM (DgGvY)

94 Wow, TRex, this is like a whole other present. Thanks!

We had a lovely day- feasting and relaxing and
reminiscing about Christmases past.
I hope all of yours were great, too.

I made a pork loin filet for lunch, and it was so delicious that it is now my official holiday meal.
If you want turkey, you may have to make other plans.
Wow, it was good.
And not terrifying like a turkey.

Posted by: sal at December 25, 2024 10:38 PM (f+FmA)

95 Nice. Glad to hear. We like a happy Doof.
Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (9tvFd)

Thank you, my friend. Happy Doof is really the best Doof.

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:38 PM (BSDFI)

96 95 Nice. Glad to hear. We like a happy Doof.
Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 10:30 PM (9tvFd)

Thank you, my friend. Happy Doof is really the best Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Cheers to this!

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:39 PM (p4NUW)

97 I know it's not a prayer thread, but if you could say a quick prayer for my brother in law in the hospital- to be honest, pray for my sister who is stuck looking out for him.

Will do. Just went through that same scenario. Unfortunately, we lost him. Will pray for a better outcome for you.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2024 10:39 PM (mH6SG)

98 Unlikely as it seems Jennifer Nettles really puts her heart into 'Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel'
t.ly/YEo2Q

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (XeU6L)

99 57 Not my cats,
Posted by: Stateless at December

Lies.

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:28 PM (pZEOD)

I hope you had a very happy day, blended into many other happy days.

It takes the pressure off though. We have a routine now. Snowflake wakes me in the morning. I have the door closed now so I can sleep but she meows.

I put her and Trumpy outside.

I go back for last bits of sleep. When I get up, I just open the front door and Snowflake races from across the street at her 'owners' inside to eat. Trumpy too. Scares the crap out of me though.

Inauguration weekend seems like the right time to send the pet thread pictures of Trumpy.

And Snowflake.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (jvJvP)

100 Thank you, my friend. Happy Doof is really the best Doof.
+++++++++++++++++++
Wait, I was told that Disco Doof is really the best Doof

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (9tvFd)

101 Does that extend to the Marilyn Manson version?
Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:35 PM (ftFVW)

Of course!

I also forgot to mention The Doobie Brothers "Jesus is Just Alright With Me". Classic Christmas song!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (BSDFI)

102 Happy Doof!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2024 10:41 PM (mH6SG)

103 It is a religious obligation for the menorah to be in the window because one purpose of lighting it is to shine a light in the dark. Posted by: San Franpsycho

As usual, America found its own way to these traditions: "During the American Revolutionary War, whenever a soldier went to war, the family he left behind would light a candle in the window every night he was gone. The candle remained burning until he returned. Many families, who lost their loved ones to the war, continued to light the candle in the window in remembrance of the soldier who would never be coming back home." This tradition became part of the American Civil War.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 10:41 PM (Q8Bj8)

104 52 Our Christmas gifts to each other this year included socks, floor mats for my pickup, Viking drill bits, a message board for the home office, kitchen tools, and emergency flashlights. It was our most practical Christmas ever.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:26 PM (9yUzE)

I mentioned earlier that I got a new ironing board cover.
But I quilt, so I consider that a tool.

Posted by: sal at December 25, 2024 10:42 PM (f+FmA)

105 Since Die Hard is a Christmas movie,

-
Die Hard, the Musical.

https://is.gd/UvpeWK

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 25, 2024 10:42 PM (L/fGl)

106 #97

A soothing song, set on a Christmas card stage for troubled hearts...

https://tinyurl.com/3ttfw4mu

Posted by: Ju at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (aTmM/)

107
Good evening again.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (O/0gI)

108 As usual, America found its own way to these traditions: "During the American Revolutionary War, whenever a soldier went to war, the family he left behind would light a candle in the window every night he was gone. The candle remained burning until he returned. Many families, who lost their loved ones to the war, continued to light the candle in the window in remembrance of the soldier who would never be coming back home." This tradition became part of the American Civil War.
*************
Wow. I spent years in New England, where candles in the windows are more the rule than not, and I never heard or read about the origin story. Thanks.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (9tvFd)

109 That photo looks like the starting location of the Gary, Indiana Downhill.

Holy shit, there goes a snipe!

Posted by: JackStraw at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (LkLld)

110 Wait, I was told that Disco Doof is really the best Doof
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (9tvFd)

Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (BSDFI)

111 Two T-Rex fighting over a table saw as the killer asteroid approaches...

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (ynpvh)

112 Of all the leaves within the wood, the holly bears a crown …
Posted by: Adriane
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King's College

t.ly/B-ojT

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (XeU6L)

113 This is a profound example of how technology makes like better. This does not represent the other 99% of times it makes it worse.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
**********
As an engineer who spent his earliest days using an outhouse, I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment of 99% of technology making things worse.
Posted by: Cosda

I concede graciously your true point. Where shall we settle this dispute? 80%?

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (Q8Bj8)

114 Inauguration weekend seems like the right time to send the pet thread pictures of Trumpy.

And Snowflake.
Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (jvJvP)

I love how fast they trained you! Kovu’s big self is in his basket enjoying the tree after being told no 800 times today as he tried to pull bows off presents. Sabi is crashed on the chair. All is good at Casa de Piper. Thank you, Stateless, for your good thoughts.

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (p4NUW)

115 {{{Doof}}}♡♡♡

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (L83z3)

116 Happy Doof!
Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 25, 2024 10:41 PM (mH6SG)

Cheerful (I hope) Deal!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (BSDFI)

117 110
Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Followed by?

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (p4NUW)

118 Howdy COMM ❣️

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (BSDFI)

119 Just realized I got the #100 comment - so that means I get some of Piper's delicious dessert treats, right?

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (9tvFd)

120 79 Second video down (I can't figure out how to link directly).

The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft agley,

https://is.gd/bt2Dox

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 25, 2024 10:34 PM (L/fGl)
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Good site, thanks.

Posted by: Ciampino - Turkish Delight at December 25, 2024 10:47 PM (i0xsb)

121 I also forgot to mention The Doobie Brothers "Jesus is Just Alright With Me". Classic Christmas song!
Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:40 PM (BSDFI)

Our pastor was a Doobie Brothers fan, so on his last Sunday before retiring from our church, the worship team performed "Jesus is Just Alright" in his honor. That was fun!

Posted by: Emmie at December 25, 2024 10:47 PM (Sf2cq)

122 The Church of England has told clergy in Birmingham to watch out for "problematic words" in Christmas carols that imply Jesus is the "true Messiah" or other religions aren't valid.

-
Jesus is Just Alright With Me
But No Better Than Mohammad You See

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Peppermint Mocha! at December 25, 2024 10:47 PM (L/fGl)

123 COMM!

Hi there lady! Blessings upon you.

Merry Christmas the rest o you finks!

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:47 PM (UpLUT)

124
Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.

Thanks to the two holes.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 25, 2024 10:48 PM (63Dwl)

125 The King is a fink!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:49 PM (Zz0t1)

126 Thank you TRex for the marvey ONT! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah to all the beloved Horde!
Blessings to all of you and your families.

Posted by: Some Garbage Rat at December 25, 2024 10:49 PM (+VovS)

127 FIRST day of Christmas

Still time to finish my shopping....

Howdy, hordelings. Best of spirits to y'all.

Posted by: mindful webworker - a part ridge in appear tree at December 25, 2024 10:49 PM (09AS9)

128 I love how fast they trained you! Kovu’s big self is in his basket enjoying the tree after being told no 800 times today as he tried to pull bows off presents. Sabi is crashed on the chair. All is good at Casa de Piper. Thank you, Stateless, for your good thoughts.

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:45 PM (p4NUW)

You also.

The more I hear about other people's cats, the more I think these are pretty chill. Sweet!

All the best.

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (jvJvP)

129
~~Unincorporated~~ Conquered territory under our protection but no US voting.

Better

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (dxSpM)

130 Have any of you ever thought “let me put a horse mask on, lights around my neck and play plastic cylinders in and around my tub as drums to Mariah Carey”?
Posted by: Piper

Two out of five ain't bad.

90's mikeski did have some thoughts involving Mariah Carey and a tub.

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (DgGvY)

131 Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Followed by?
Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (p4NUW)

Well. Umm. Careful -- this is a dangerous line of thinking you've embarked on!

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (BSDFI)

132 117 110
Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Followed by?
Posted by: Piper

She Hobbit behind the RVs.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (IDcT3)

133 108
Wow. I spent years in New England, where candles in the windows are more the rule than not, and I never heard or read about the origin story. Thanks.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (9tvFd)
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I spent a year and a half in Cambridge. Does this explain the many house fires in Boston?

Posted by: Ciampino - Really bad one in Roxbury ca 74 at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (i0xsb)

134 She Hobbit behind the RVs.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Again? I never get to go anywhere nice.

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:52 PM (ftFVW)

135 Wizards with Guns, Grinch song uncensored

https://youtu.be/nQLJNCDa4GA?si=88gchAL63lcNQxCW

Posted by: BourbonChicken at December 25, 2024 10:52 PM (lhenN)

136 Dogs have masters and cats have staff.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 25, 2024 10:53 PM (bSUYY)

137 125 The King is a fink!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

I may have used that as a nic for a local newsblog I troll.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:53 PM (IDcT3)

138 She Hobbit behind the RVs.
Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:51 PM (IDcT3)

Wait.......what?

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:53 PM (Zz0t1)

139 Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Followed by?
Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 10:46 PM (p4NUW)

Well. Umm. Careful -- this is a dangerous line of thinking you've embarked on!
***************
I was informed that Pickleball Doof followed!

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:53 PM (9tvFd)

140 Again? I never get to go anywhere nice.
Posted by: She Hobbit at

You know I think you're the bee's knees.

Because you are.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:54 PM (IDcT3)

141 123 {{{nurse}}}

Thanks so much sweet girl!!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 25, 2024 10:54 PM (L83z3)

142 Again? I never get to go anywhere nice.
Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:52 PM (ftFVW)

Bruce should be better, then.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:54 PM (Zz0t1)

143 Again? I never get to go anywhere nice.

I try to fix the place up with my limited budget, but no, it's not good enough for you.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 25, 2024 10:55 PM (lUFok)

144 I spent a year and a half in Cambridge. Does this explain the many house fires in Boston?
************
Sure does, that and those wooden houses. No wonder brick was a game changer.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:55 PM (9tvFd)

145 Bruce should be better, then.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

Oh, that's low. Funny though hahahaha

Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:56 PM (ftFVW)

146 137 125 The King is a fink!
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden

I may have used that as a nic for a local newsblog I troll.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 10:53 PM (IDcT3)

Regicide is under rated.

And so less common than it should be....

But so's that tree of Liberty watering thing.....

Every 3 months!

Fa la la la la la la la la

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 10:57 PM (jvJvP)

147 Re: Die Hard, the Musical.

-----------

Maybe there's a tower, somewhere up above
Filled with bearer bonds and love, where dreams don't die hard
Maybe there's a tower, somewhere up above
Filled with shoulder pads and love, where dreams can fly hard

https://youtu.be/luDto63LDlo?si=67ELEgj7N3uzhY-q

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 10:57 PM (9yUzE)

148 I was informed that Pickleball Doof followed!
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady

Man, there are euphemisms, and then there are EUPHEMISMS!

Posted by: Some Garbage Rat at December 25, 2024 10:58 PM (+VovS)

149 Oh, that's low. Funny though hahahaha
Posted by: She Hobbit at December 25, 2024 10:56 PM (ftFVW)

😁

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 10:58 PM (Zz0t1)

150 Here's 76 seconds of 9.6 pound Snowflake outside attacking snowflakes.

She looks much heavier because she's so incredibly fluffy. It's like petting and kissing a cloud that purrs,

https://tinyurl.com/mrjvu59r

Posted by: Stateless at December 25, 2024 11:01 PM (jvJvP)

151 Disco Doof is a manifestation of Happy Doof. Usually preceded by alcohol-consuming Doof.
Posted by: Doof at December

Followed by?
Posted by: Piper

A Doofpensation.

Posted by: Papal Nuncio Miklos at December 25, 2024 11:01 PM (xesY+)

152 I was informed that Pickleball Doof followed!
Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady

Man, there are euphemisms, and then there are EUPHEMISMS!
Posted by: Some Garbage Rat at December 25, 2024 10:58 PM (+VovS)

I think Grateful just created a Doofemism. Or would that be Deuphemism?

Posted by: Doof at December 25, 2024 11:02 PM (BSDFI)

153 Good evening, Horde. We did a present exchange with the parents this afternoon, then came back and opened our gifts. After that I finished making dinner, which was ham, potatoes and carrots, maple bacon Brussels sprouts, and creamed spinach. I'm looking forward to the weekend to try my new antenna for working satellites. I think the ISS is sending slow-scan TV images from now through early January.

Posted by: PabloD at December 25, 2024 11:02 PM (yHP5w)

154 I concede graciously your true point. Where shall we settle this dispute? 80%?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
*********
I can't but a percentage on it. We raised a family in a house we built ourselves at the end of dirt road in the northern PA mountains. They grew up wearing boots, hunting and fishing, riding horses and raising dogs. They attended private schools. Yet as adults they have dispersed across the world. It's just nice to keep in touch with them.

Posted by: Cosda at December 25, 2024 11:03 PM (juYdJ)

155 Ozempic Santa

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/
1872086971557761348

Posted by: Ciampino - He's eating too well at December 25, 2024 11:06 PM (i0xsb)

156 Nite all. Gotta work tomorrow.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Joe Biden at December 25, 2024 11:06 PM (Zz0t1)

157 This talk about Canada is nonsense.

No one wants Quebec. The Canadians don't want Quebec.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 11:06 PM (RIvkX)

158 . I collect Funko Pops and always get some at Christmas. She got me an excellent Bane Funko.
Posted by: BCochran1981

KTY gives me extras of those really tiny itty bitty funkos that she knows I like - she's given me Galadriel and Gandalf, and a minion

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 25, 2024 11:07 PM (OTdqV)

159 Oops KTE not KTY

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 25, 2024 11:08 PM (OTdqV)

160 I concede graciously your true point. Where shall we settle this dispute? 80%?
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
*********
I can't but a percentage on it. We raised a family in a house we built ourselves at the end of dirt road in the northern PA mountains. They grew up wearing boots, hunting and fishing, riding horses and raising dogs. They attended private schools. Yet as adults they have dispersed across the world. It's just nice to keep in touch with them. Posted by: Cosda

Technology corralled my life and then became my career. I fully grasp your point. I was mostly having a moment of bombastic fun. The miracle of America is your family. My ancestors, not that many generations ago, put muscle into making this happen too. We live on the labors and genius of multitudes.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:08 PM (Q8Bj8)

161 There’s a wonderful version of the Wexford Carol with Alison Krause and yo yo ma. Believed to be Irelands oldest known tune, from the 12th century.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 25, 2024 11:14 PM (7MHHr)

162 Funny meme

https://tinyurl.com/yz5e9du8

Posted by: Ciampino - Hernia inducer at December 25, 2024 11:16 PM (i0xsb)

163 160 We live on the labors and genius of multitudes.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:08 PM
***
Which naturally leads us to Buckets the Drummer.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 11:16 PM (9tvFd)

164 Am I alone? Electric is leaves me wanting to crawl under a blanket. Gas heat is a lovely and a perfect heat for a complete house. Wood heat is the heat that makes me perfectly content.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:17 PM (Q8Bj8)

165 Good evening, 'ettes and 'rons, and hope y'all have had a wonderful day. Nice work on the ONT, TRex!

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy at December 25, 2024 11:17 PM (v23vE)

166 Which naturally leads us to Buckets the Drummer.
Posted by: TRex

I lean more in the direction of Kentucky Fired Chicken franchises.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:18 PM (Q8Bj8)

167 Maybe there's a tower, somewhere up above
Filled with bearer bonds and love, where dreams don't die hard
Maybe there's a tower, somewhere up above
Filled with shoulder pads and love, where dreams can fly hard
Posted by Victor Tango Kilo

Werner is not too proud to admit that he spent part of the early Nineties trying to work up a version of "Die Hard" that took place in a dirigible, or at least some version of a rigid airship, like a zeppelin. Klaus Kinski would, of course, be the villain, going up against the one of the most manic, impulsive, and irreverent performers ever, Max von Sydow. I know, it writes itself. Creative differences and relative supplies of helium vs. hydrogen really brought things to a halt, and by the end I was pitching Herve Villechaize on a box kite. It was, alas, not to be. Also, Werner realizes in retrospect that he may have confused Max von Sydow and Michael Madsen.

Posted by: Werner Herzog Has Opinions at December 25, 2024 11:18 PM (G6LTi)

168 124
Yeah, those are T. Rexes. Once you’ve seen it you can’t unsee it.

Thanks to the two holes.

The front and the back.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 25, 2024 11:19 PM (CHHv1)

169 Gas heat is a lovely and a perfect heat for a complete house. Wood heat is the heat that makes me perfectly content.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
---------

Boiler - hot water. Three different zones in the house,each with seperate thermostat.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2024 11:20 PM (XeU6L)

170 166 I lean more in the direction of Kentucky Fired Chicken franchises.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:18 PM
***
Colonel Sanders would agree. I mean...look at that smile.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 11:21 PM (9tvFd)

171 Technology corralled my life and then became my career. I fully grasp your point. I was mostly having a moment of bombastic fun. The miracle of America is your family. My ancestors, not that many generations ago, put muscle into making this happen too. We live on the labors and genius of multitudes.
Posted by: Altaria Pilgram
****************
I figured you were tounge in cheek. I went engineering in order to have a skill that would let me work in today's world yet live in home heated by wood I cut. I agree with you assessment of my kids. Thanks. And Merry Christmas.

Posted by: Cosda at December 25, 2024 11:22 PM (juYdJ)

172 >>No one wants Quebec. The Canadians don't want Quebec.

You live in San Francisco.

Quebec City is great. Kind of like San Francisco but way less crime.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 25, 2024 11:22 PM (LkLld)

173 I'm not familiar with either of the hand gestures in the Hornet video. It looks like the splattered hand against the canopy is denoting a hard echelon turn, maybe?

What is the hand waggle after catching the wire?

Posted by: GWB at December 25, 2024 11:22 PM (WlvCt)

174 And thank you, TRex. Good ONT, especially for Christmas when everyone is so busy.

Posted by: GWB at December 25, 2024 11:23 PM (WlvCt)

175 I love Once in Royal David's City, but that was a horrible version - snare drums? For this elegant hymn??? You need the Westminster Choir and full organ to give this song its due. Same with Let all Mortal Flesh Keep Silent. Two undersung Christmas hymns!

Posted by: Moki at December 25, 2024 11:23 PM (wLjpr)

176 She Hobbit behind the RVs.

Is this the Moron edition of Clue?

Bluebell in the kitchen, She Hobbit behind the RVs, Muldoon with a limerick in the Morning Report?

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at December 25, 2024 11:24 PM (EXyHK)

177 One of my best Christmas was when my future spouse and I had next to nothing and leading into the big day had to shop in gas stations convenience stores and 99 cent stores for our decorations. We were so poor those were are gifts to each other plus a bottle of wine.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (Q8Bj8)

178 >>>Quebec City is great. Kind of like San Francisco but way less crime.
Posted by: JackStraw
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You can have the Beckers but no voting.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (6ZHNK)

179 121 I also forgot to mention The Doobie Brothers "Jesus is Just Alright With Me". Classic Christmas song!

Check out the Byrds version. Seriously.

Posted by: azjaeger at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (3/XaG)

180 Added to 'Rarely in rotation list' , 'I Wonder as I Wander'

I certainly am enjoying FBCradio. Last hour or so:
Duration
20:37:12 Christmas Day 5:57
20:34:23 As with Gladness, Men of Old 2:49
20:30:32 Once in Royal David’s City 3:51
20:28:20 Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless? 2:13
20:27:41 Station ID 0:39
20:25:02 A Virgin Unspotted 2:40
20:23:15 Gentle Mary Laid Her Child 1:47
20:21:49 Ding Dong! Merrily on High 1:26
20:18:17 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 3:32
20:16:03 Angels We Have Heard on High

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (XeU6L)

181 161 There’s a wonderful version of the Wexford Carol with Alison Krause and yo yo ma. Believed to be Irelands oldest known tune, from the 12th century.

Posted by: Tom Servo

youtu.be/yxDZjg_Igoc

AK could sing random words out of a phone book and win a couple of Grammy's.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (Wg6v7)

182 This is, I think, the 57th anniversary of my parents not getting me the lava lamp I wanted. As I recall, they'd just been invented, and mom and dad thought they were too hippy-druggy for a 13-year-old.

This is also roughly the 20th anniversary of my dad getting me a lava lamp for Christmas. Yes, I appreciated it just as much as I would have in 1967, maybe more so, and still do. A very thoughtful gift.

Posted by: Dr. Weevil at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (43XUo)

183 Re: Here's 76 seconds of 9.6 pound Snowflake outside attacking snowflakes.

The late and much missed Dipset (Norwegian Forest Khet) loved playing in the snow

Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (9yUzE)

184 Doesn't matter which heat you use.

I'll still have the window open in the bedroom.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 11:25 PM (vAtLy)

185 Quebec City is great. Kind of like San Francisco but way less crime.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 25, 2024 11:22 PM (LkLld)
====
I'll never defend San Francisco, I hate it here. My wife and kids think it's great.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 11:26 PM (RIvkX)

186 No one wants Quebec. The Canadians don't want Quebec.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

You live in San Francisco.
Posted by: JackStraw

But he's not tryin' to pawn it off on another country, is he?

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2024 11:27 PM (DgGvY)

187 And I haven't seen that Warthog video in a couple of decades! Thanks for that!

Posted by: GWB at December 25, 2024 11:28 PM (WlvCt)

188 170 166 I lean more in the direction of Kentucky Fired Chicken franchises.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:18 PM
***
Colonel Sanders would agree. I mean...look at that smile.
Posted by: TRex

A brunette and a red head! The Colonel is acting out his Gilligan's Island fantasy.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at December 25, 2024 11:28 PM (Wg6v7)

189 187 And I haven't seen that Warthog video in a couple of decades! Thanks for that!

Posted by: GWB at December 25, 2024 11:28 PM
***
Thought you might like it!

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 11:29 PM (9tvFd)

190 No, the version of Joy to the World we want does not begin, "Jerromiah was a bullfrog..."

Posted by: Deplorable Minion at December 25, 2024 11:30 PM (QSrLX)

191 Cat meme

https://tinyurl.com/vcbm7k6z

Posted by: Ciampino - fingerprints at December 25, 2024 11:31 PM (i0xsb)

192 Night all! Sleep well.

Posted by: Piper at December 25, 2024 11:35 PM (pZEOD)

193 Good Evening, All. We had pretty much the perfect Christmas here at oikos Bulg.

Thanks to Ace, the cobs, and you all for being a small but valued part of it for me.

Merry Christmas and God bless us all, every one.

Posted by: Bulg at December 25, 2024 11:36 PM (v6JzV)

194 >>I'll never defend San Francisco, I hate it here. My wife and kids think it's great.

It was. Was one of my favorite places.

I blame you.

https://tinyurl.com/4yzws2e7

Posted by: JackStraw at December 25, 2024 11:37 PM (LkLld)

195 191 Cat meme

corrected link
https://tinyurl.com/4adf7r3p

Posted by: Ciampino - fingerprints at December 25, 2024 11:39 PM (i0xsb)

196 Heh.
I've been to that chapel.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 25, 2024 11:40 PM (W/lyH)

197 Wow. I spent years in New England, where candles in the windows are more the rule than not, and I never heard or read about the origin story. Thanks.

Posted by: Grateful - the range bag lady at December 25, 2024 10:44 PM (9tvFd)

I mentioned last night that I brought back the tradition of lighted candles in the window from my years in New Hampshire. It's nice to know the back story. We keep them lit all winter. It's a nice feeling pulling into the driveway on a cold wet night and seeing the candles glowing in the windows.

Posted by: Beartooth at December 25, 2024 11:40 PM (3Ev2O)

198 DD#1, DD#3, and their families were all here with us for Christmas. Tomorrow we all head out in different directions. We had a wonderful time with everyone, although my reading of "The Littlest Angel" went over like a lead balloon. DD#1 couldn't understand why I got so teary-eyed at the end of the story. I can't really explain it; it is just so beautifully written, and the copy that I have has such lovely illustrations. Oh, well.

Got a big hug from DD#3's husband when we were saying goodbye (they are leaving very early in the morning) - I asked him to take care of her for me, and he said, "Always". That young man is a real keeper.

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, Plucky Comic Relief, AoS Ladies Brigade - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at December 25, 2024 11:40 PM (jx3Zf)

199 I’m about 85pct done with printing out the Settlers of Catan.

This is the reason I had to get a 2nd printer.

Just printing out the storage bins is going to take a week.

I got some color changing filament I’ll be testing out.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 25, 2024 11:41 PM (XV/Pl)

200 Doesn't matter which heat you use. I'll still have the window open in the bedroom. Posted by: nurse ratched

You have salt air to breathe instead of Chihuahuas partying all night long outside your window. Such things alter your tolerance and perspective.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at December 25, 2024 11:44 PM (Q8Bj8)

201 193 Good Evening, All. We had pretty much the perfect Christmas here at oikos Bulg.

Posted by: Bulg at December 25, 2024 11:36 PM
***
Good evening Bulg. Glad to hear.

Posted by: TRex at December 25, 2024 11:44 PM (9tvFd)

202 Diogenes!

Merry Christmas! It's been raining big raindrops
All day. Supposed to get windy late tonight.

Bring in some wood for the fireplace and charge up your phone!

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 11:45 PM (cZQmn)

203 Merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah.
Maison JTB was quiet and peaceful. Walks with Precious the Bichon, a great meal, reading about Christmas past, and listening to Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas album. For dessert I found beautiful renditions of two of the most beautiful carols ever: Wexford Carol and the Coventry Carol.

We got a video of our great nephews, ages 5 and 2, in their Christmas Jeep. They managed to dent a wall in the house in the first minute. Judging by the giggles of the 2 year old, he's ready for demolition derby.

Posted by: JTB at December 25, 2024 11:46 PM (yTvNw)

204 201 Thank you, TRex.

Posted by: Bulg at December 25, 2024 11:46 PM (v6JzV)

205 A little last minute Christmas rapping. Funny, and probably NSFW due to language.

https://www.bitchute.com/
video/WHDY6vaGB51J

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at December 25, 2024 11:48 PM (bSUYY)

206 I mentioned last night that I brought back the tradition of lighted candles in the window from my years in New Hampshire. It's nice to know the back story. We keep them lit all winter. It's a nice feeling pulling into the driveway on a cold wet night and seeing the candles glowing in the windows.
Posted by: Beartooth

This is the soundtrack to that:

https://youtu.be/PQlJrh4AwHU

Posted by: mikeski at December 25, 2024 11:50 PM (DgGvY)

207 Nurse Ratched. I'm out on the Peninsula. All rain, all the time!

Posted by: Are you sure about this sir? at December 25, 2024 11:50 PM (zOD0w)

208 Merry Christmas, Teresa in Fort Worth.

Posted by: Bulg at December 25, 2024 11:52 PM (v6JzV)

209 Paul Harvey: A Christmas Story (4:53)
https://youtu.be/UV7wNBnPddo

Posted by: mindful webworker - word made flesh at December 25, 2024 11:53 PM (09AS9)

210 JackStraw, Mrs. F. specifically remembers that summer "everything changed" for the worse even though she was only 5 or 6.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 25, 2024 11:55 PM (RIvkX)

211 There’s lots of leftover gravy.

I see gravy, and I go into my happy dance.

Posted by: Bulg at December 25, 2024 11:57 PM (v6JzV)

212 207 Nurse Ratched. I'm out on the Peninsula. All rain, all the time!
Posted by: Are you sure about this sir?

I'm hoping to head out to Hama Hama before the First.

I love it out there.

*waves from Alki*

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 25, 2024 11:57 PM (cZQmn)

213
Paul Harvey: A Christmas Story (4:53)
https://youtu.be/UV7wNBnPddo
Posted by: mindful webworker

I KNEW it was going to be the man and the birds.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 25, 2024 11:58 PM (63Dwl)

214 A long time ago.

https://tinyurl.com/5sr6v6tw

Posted by: JackStraw at December 26, 2024 12:02 AM (LkLld)

215 Five humans for a fine Christmas dinner.
Five dogs running around us.
Beverages were imbibed.
Presents were opened.
Jesus was discussed.

Posted by: mindful webworker - festive at December 26, 2024 12:03 AM (09AS9)

216

41% of voters aged 18 to 29 years old either consider the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomas as “acceptable” or “somewhat acceptable.”

Support for the killing drops significantly in older generations, as 23% of voters aged 30 to 39 support the killing and 13% of those aged 40 to 49.

Just 8% of voters aged 50 to 59 support the killing.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 26, 2024 12:03 AM (63Dwl)

217 @WallStreetMav

The USA captured Guam from Spain without even having a battle. We just sent 4 ships in 1898 and told them, “you are part of the USA now”.

It was done.

Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal will likely be similar.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 26, 2024 12:04 AM (6ZHNK)

218 Nurse Ratched. I'm out on the Peninsula. All rain, all the time!
Posted by: Are you sure about this sir?

Some of my great memories are hiring a drift boat to fish for steelhead and salmon on the wild rivers on the peninsula in winter. I so miss the Pacific Northwest sometimes.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram at December 26, 2024 12:06 AM (Q8Bj8)

219
The USA captured Guam from Spain without even having a battle. We just sent 4 ships in 1898 and told them, “you are part of the USA now”.

I thought it was spoils of the Spanish-American War.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 26, 2024 12:06 AM (63Dwl)

220
I thought it was spoils of the Spanish-American War.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.
-----------

Guam was probably glad to see the Spanish gone. The Filipinos were, except for the collaborators.

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 26, 2024 12:12 AM (7qcmZ)

221 Frohe Weihnachten, everyone! Thanks for the ONT, TRex!

Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at December 26, 2024 12:13 AM (NezMn)

222 >>JackStraw, Mrs. F. specifically remembers that summer "everything changed" for the worse even though she was only 5 or 6.

San Francisco is a beautiful city. One of my favorite places literally in the world,

I know what's like to live in a city.

We're coming back.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 26, 2024 12:18 AM (LkLld)

223 I think one reason "Once in Royal David's City" doesn't make the rotation too often is that the harmony is kind of difficult. Have you ever heard it sung in more than one part?

60 Do you have a favorite that rarely makes the rotation?

Several, 'Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella', and 'Good King Wenceslas', among others, 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', 'The Holly and the Ivy'.

Nice choices. "Good King Wenceslas" always reminds me of the miserable experience of the father of a friend who was in the hospital before the days of patient control over TV, etc. The sound system was stuck on a repeat of this song all night.

The Irish Rovers do a good version.

Posted by: KT at December 26, 2024 12:19 AM (xekrU)

224 "Some of my great memories are hiring a drift boat to fish for steelhead and salmon on the wild rivers on the peninsula in winter. I so miss the Pacific Northwest sometimes."

Sometimes I have to look around and realize: this is pretty good stuff.

Posted by: Are you sure about this sir? at December 26, 2024 12:19 AM (zOD0w)

225 >173 I'm not familiar with either of the hand gestures in the Hornet video. It looks like the splattered hand against the canopy is denoting a hard echelon turn, maybe?

The Navy and USMC may do things differently. To me that would have been "Push button 5," change the UHF channel to the pre-loaded frequency 5.

It's difficult to tell in the video but it might also have been "Take 5-second spacing," which would explain the turn away from the wingman. IIRC for us that was a twirl followed by the 5 sign.

Posted by: SPinRH_F-16 at December 26, 2024 12:20 AM (NezMn)

226 The Filipinos were, except for the collaborators.

Like Ireland, you may be overlooking a few details on this.
You're among very special friends here, and clearly can say about anything -- but I wouldn't flop that one out on the bar in public.

Posted by: Way,Way Downriver at December 26, 2024 12:21 AM (zdLoL)

227 TRex, the music at the opening mystery click is great.

I am just getting around to the day's posts, and the Joe Mannix non-rant includes a version of Silent Night that comes with a backstory from the program notes. This version was also used in a short Kevin Sorbo Christmas video.

"In 2003, Pete and Judy Duelo of Minneapolis lost their son Nick in a tragic car accident. Nick was a senior at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and had been an enthusiastic participant in the choral program there, so his family decided to honor his memory by commissioning a new arrangement of a choral piece. Mack Wilberg was chosen for the commission, and his crystalline arrangement of “Silent Night” was premiered at the 2006 “Christmas at Luther” concert.

The shimmering orchestration and hushed choral writing touched the audience deeply during the candle-lit performance. . . . As the Duelos had hoped, this beautiful arrangement of “Silent Night” will now continue to reach and touch millions around the world.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krj_9gOdy8k

Posted by: KT at December 26, 2024 12:27 AM (xekrU)

228 JackStraw,
I hope You're right. And I hope Seattle can regain it's lost luster. It has the capability of being an incredible city.

Portland used to be fun and safe and beautiful.

We will see

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 26, 2024 12:30 AM (1xHyf)

229 Ride the subway, city subway,

https://tinyurl.com/ykuva2s9

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 26, 2024 12:31 AM (7qcmZ)

230 Ice bath for thee not for me.

https://tinyurl.com/3kjkyyyb

Posted by: Braenyard - some absent friends are more equal than others _ at December 26, 2024 12:38 AM (7qcmZ)

231 Ride the subway, city subway,

Since we’re mentioning songs tonight, I thought this would be a parody of “Silver Bells”…

Posted by: Adriane the Modern Christmas Carol Critic . . . at December 26, 2024 12:40 AM (qz+gL)

232 Merry Christmas to TRex and the ONT Horde. Back from a delightful dinner with friends in Gilbert.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 26, 2024 12:42 AM (8zz6B)

233 Donald Trump's offer to people of Canada in bid to 'take over'

https://mol.im/a/14226271
Posted by: Ciampino - about CA population size at December 25, 2024 10:20 PM (i0xsb)

A 60% tax cut? Twist my arm, eh?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 26, 2024 12:46 AM (8zz6B)

234 Merry Christmas, Alberta Oil Peon!

Posted by: Bulg at December 26, 2024 12:52 AM (v6JzV)

235 There’s a wonderful version of the Wexford Carol with Alison Krause and yo yo ma. Believed to be Irelands oldest known tune, from the 12th century.

Posted by: Tom Servo

youtu.be/yxDZjg_Igoc

AK could sing random words out of a phone book and win a couple of Grammy's.
Posted by: Puddleglum

Such profound beauty. Music has such power and is why it will always be something that can take me closer to which I aspired to be.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 26, 2024 12:53 AM (Q8Bj8)

236 Watching 1% Club on Amazon Prime.

Episode 3. I want to save a bunch for us. They ask a bunch of questions, not trivia, to a lot of Americans. Have 100 contestants. Each has $1000.

They ask questions 90% of Americans got right.
Then 80%, 70% down to 15%, 10%, 5% and the 1 percent.

It's logic, word, spatial reasoning puzzles.

I took a test at the computer company like this when I worked at the casino. White guy in a room full of Indians. The guy in charge said the test would tell them exactly how great a programmer you could be.

40 questions.

Very hot black girl came up to me shortly after grading. I was the only person they ever had that scored perfect.

Go white guy.

Still. Cool show. I do stop it to check my answers. I'm not the fastest. And I've had plenty of Christmas beer. But still

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 12:55 AM (jvJvP)

237 Donald Trump's offer to people of Canada in bid to 'take over'
https://mol.im/a/14226271
Posted by: Ciampino

A 60% tax cut? Twist my arm, eh?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

And he didn't even mention the yuuuge drop in "euthanasia" as cause-of-death.....

Posted by: mikeski at December 26, 2024 12:55 AM (DgGvY)

238 Merry Christmas, Altaria Pilgram.

Posted by: Bulg at December 26, 2024 12:59 AM (v6JzV)

239 Merry Christmas, Altaria Pilgram.
Posted by: Bulg

Oh thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you too Bulg.

Posted by: Altaria Pilgram at December 26, 2024 01:00 AM (Q8Bj8)

240 Goodnight, All. It’s been a wonderful Christmas for me. I hope it has been likewise for all of you. Sleep well, each and every one of you.

Posted by: Bulg at December 26, 2024 01:09 AM (v6JzV)

241 Goodnight, All. It’s been a wonderful Christmas for me. I hope it has been likewise for all of you. Sleep well, each and every one of you.
Posted by: Bulg at December 26, 2024 01:09 AM (v6JzV)

Thank you, Bulg. And the same to you. May you find rewarding employment in the new year!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 26, 2024 01:11 AM (8zz6B)

242 Lovely ONT, TRex. We had a blind draw paint the person across from you. Laughed so hard my ears hurt. Two talented painters, 3 with no artistic talent, 10 that were 'not that bad,' and one big red crayon.

Posted by: scampydog at December 26, 2024 01:21 AM (41CYW)

243 Well, getting late. I am going to hit the sack. Marry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 26, 2024 01:31 AM (8zz6B)

244 41% of voters aged 18 to 29 years old either consider the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomas as “acceptable” or “somewhat acceptable.”

Support for the killing drops significantly in older generations, as 23% of voters aged 30 to 39 support the killing and 13% of those aged 40 to 49.

Just 8% of voters aged 50 to 59 support the killing.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 26, 2024 12:03 AM (63Dwl)

Anything over 1% is abhorrent.

Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth at December 26, 2024 01:33 AM (D6PGr)

245 Anything over 1% is abhorrent.
Posted by: Sebastian Melmoth

And anything between 0 and 1 wouldn't give me the warm fuzzies about my fellow Americans, either.

Posted by: mikeski at December 26, 2024 01:43 AM (DgGvY)

246 As a Canadian, I'll happily sacrifice 35 million, hell, even more to feel free.

Fuck this shit.

Damn, a lot of Christmas beers.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 01:44 AM (jvJvP)

247 Hey Horde, Merry Christmas, I had a great day with my family. I am less stressed and infinitely happier. I really hope that you all had a nice day.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 26, 2024 01:54 AM (Sgq8y)

248 41% of voters aged 18 to 29 years old...

Don't know their ass from a hole in the ground, if they think that k1lling a CEO is gonna do jack or sh1t about changing healthscare in the US.

Indoctrinated little commie b@stards.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 01:54 AM (YoCnN)

249 Well thats another Christmas in the books. I hope everyone had a good one.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 26, 2024 01:54 AM (VwHCD)

250 {{{Debby}}}

Merry Christmas! Glad you had an excellent day.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 01:55 AM (YoCnN)

251 Merry Christmas, DDS! Glad you had a great day.

Posted by: scampydog at December 26, 2024 01:56 AM (41CYW)

252 And on that Christmas genocidal note, I guess I killed the ONT.

After the last 4 years in Canada, you can take over the place. I hope the jabs take out these bastards soon.

Sorry, beer. Gaslighting. Angry.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 01:57 AM (jvJvP)

253 Stateless, I'd love to have a beverage or two with you & have a real mud-slinging b1tchfest with ya!

I'm in a mood tonight! Heh.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:02 AM (YoCnN)

254 Mostly, today was quiet and uneventful. Except! Our lovely neighbor lady brought over a couple of *yuge* pieces of hot, freshly baked apple pie this evening.

Yum! We gots awesome neighbors!

But hubby is still about the same-- not all there; still needs diapers; easily confused. Don't know if this is permanent, as *last time* he managed to improve quite a bit. Just takes time. And I can only wonder and wait.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:08 AM (YoCnN)

255 253 Stateless, I'd love to have a beverage or two with you & have a real mud-slinging b1tchfest with ya!

I'm in a mood tonight! Heh.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:02 AM (YoCnN

I have 1.5 crappy Corona's left that I'm killing.

What's going on?

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:08 AM (jvJvP)

256 How do I know its Christmas? The ham fairy did a strafing run on my house. We got smart this year, we gave out ham door prizes to people as they left.
Oh, you're leaving? Take some frigging ham.

Hey thanks for coming, drive safe, here, some ham for you.

Heading out? wait.. have some ham.

Woah, where are you going? You take this fucking ham.

I won. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 26, 2024 02:11 AM (VwHCD)

257 Evening, Horde. Hope you had the best Christmas Day you could, ditto for those observing the first day of Hanukkah. For those observing neither, that it was a good day . Sleep well.

Posted by: Barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at December 26, 2024 02:11 AM (hBG3V)

258 But hubby is still about the same-- not all there; still needs diapers; easily confused. Don't know if this is permanent, as *last time* he managed to improve quite a bit. Just takes time. And I can only wonder and wait.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:08 AM (YoCnN)

Ooooooo. Caregiver. Me too.

Horrible. Unappreciated. Tiring. 24 hours a day and you sleep when you can.

I added cats. Ughhh. Beautiful. Love them. But I'm stretched so far.

I can actually imagine what your day was like.

How can we be happy today?

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:13 AM (jvJvP)

259 What's going on?
Posted by: Stateless

Nothing in particular, other than that I'm simply frustrated with life in general. Feelin' b1tchy because I'm having a fking pity party for myself.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:15 AM (YoCnN)

260 I won. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
--------

Fkin A, dude! That rocks!

I'd gladly take a ham, but you know: 3k miles...

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:16 AM (YoCnN)

261 Unappreciated. Tiring. 24 hours a day and you sleep when you can.
Posted by: Stateless
------

Yeah. "Please" and "Thank you" don't happen anymore. I'm The Bad Guy for everything.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:18 AM (YoCnN)

262 259 What's going on?
Posted by: Stateless

Nothing in particular, other than that I'm simply frustrated with life in general. Feelin' b1tchy because I'm having a fking pity party for myself.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:15 AM (YoCnN

You are so blessed to have a husband. Not now, but you had happy times.

I'm single so far. Taking care of my 88 year old mother in Canada.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:20 AM (jvJvP)

263 I really miss my sweet, smart, happy-go-lucky hubby. He's been gone for 4 years.

Until a couple weeks ago, he was at least capable of self-care and occasional fun conversation.

Now? An oversized toddler what isn't quite potty-trained.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:24 AM (YoCnN)

264 And "they say" he hasn't had a stroke

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:25 AM (YoCnN)

265
Yeah. "Please" and "Thank you" don't happen anymore. I'm The Bad Guy for everything.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:18 AM (YoCnN)

Last year and before, I watched kids comedy shows. Not woke, no gays, no blacks bitching about racism.

And there was actually a lot of very nice shows out there. Funny and touching.

Now. I'm watching the most horrific, bloodiest movies I can find.

Caregiving is hell..

How long have you been married.?

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:25 AM (jvJvP)

266 My heart goes out to you, Stateless!

It's a very tough job.

Reading about your interactions with *not your* (giggle!) cats, really warms my icy heart!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:27 AM (YoCnN)

267 Been together 22 years. Married for 15.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:28 AM (YoCnN)

268 267 Been together 22 years. Married for 15.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:28 AM (YoCnN)

Wow, you are so blessed.

Too many years alone. God put me on the shelf for someone amazing.

How do you relax?

I'm over whelmec right now after house renovations. Between Mom, the cats, the dog and so much clean- up I just want to stay inbed.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:32 AM (jvJvP)

269 How long have you been caring for your mom, Stateless? What condition is she in?

Yeah, I hope you'll meet that *special someone* when you're ready & able!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:35 AM (YoCnN)

270 Sleeeeeeeep, glorious sleeeeeep! Oh, if I could have a few nights (or even days) of quality, uninterrupted REM sleeeeep!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:36 AM (YoCnN)

271 I really miss my sweet, smart, happy-go-lucky hubby. He's been gone for 4 years.

Until a couple weeks ago, he was at least capable of self-care and occasional fun conversation.

Now? An oversized toddler what isn't quite potty-trained.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:24 AM (YoCnN)

My brother's inlaws are in their 90's. I was watching them last night. Good god. The MIL takes 1 inch long steps, and has a walker with wheels, so she gets nowhere fast. The FIL sleeps probably 18 hours a day. He fell asleep at the diner table, in front of the TV, and thats in between being sprawled out and passed out on the couch. He's done, body is going night night. The mother in law still drives, so its a major undertaking to get them in the car. They get the apollo crew ready for space travel in less time. They really need to be in assisted living, but nooo, that costs money, better to have people spend their day checking up on them. They're sitting on a few 100K they don't want to touch, because ..."its for when we get old and sick". Newsflash, you already blew past old and sick, you're ready for a burn and urn.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 26, 2024 02:42 AM (VwHCD)

272 {{{JQ}}} {{{stateless}}, I feel your pain, hubs passed, but my last remaining sibling has been diagnosed with dementia. Prior to this he was only paranoid schizophrenic. Now we have two treats in one. I still had a great Christmas.

Bers, seriously, I am craving salt right now, I would cube up a few slices of ham and brown 'em up in a skillet and eat on toothpicks after dipping in mustard. I am very glad that the Ham Fairy was in good enough health to deliver the goods this year, must make Mrs. B very happy.

AOP, sorry that I missed you, glad that you enjoyed the day with friends.

Thanks scampy dog. it was such a nice day.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 26, 2024 02:43 AM (Sgq8y)

273 88. Pretty good but she has pain after she eats.

The pain goes away after she lays down. She had diverticulitis before so the doctor prescribed meds. Didn't work. Went to ER early in the morning. More meds which really knocked her out.

Third round. Nothing.

Called the health food store. Described everything. First question. Did she have her gall bladdervout?

Yes? 30 years ago.

Probiotics. Gut health and I'm trying to keep her happy until we get to this great natural doctor the lady at the store swears by. But it's the end of January.

And you know how everyone that isn't there with you every hour has an opinion.

Fuck them...tired.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:46 AM (jvJvP)

274 Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:32 AM (jvJvP)

I'm struggling with the 'alone' thing right now.

65 years old... been married... had kids... been in multiple relationships after divorce...

yet... today... Christmas... only my Son who lives with me (after saving him from being homeless)... even wished me a Merry Christmas.

I'm struggling with how much of these situations we bring on ourselves (yeah, I'm an Introvert Sigma)... vs how much is people just writing us off... and... sadly... how much I should care.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 26, 2024 02:46 AM (QAkQ3)

275 270 Sleeeeeeeep, glorious sleeeeeep! Oh, if I could have a few nights (or even days) of quality, uninterrupted REM sleeeeep!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:36 AM (YoCnN)

PREACH!!

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:47 AM (jvJvP)

276 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at December 26, 2024 02:42 AM (VwHCD)

spent 10 years as the care taker watching my Mother die... 4 different major surgeries... breast cancer (clear)... and after 3 covid shots, turbo cancer.

If I had known what I was getting into... I still would have done it... but, it's like volunteering for combat. Something no one should have to go through.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 26, 2024 02:51 AM (QAkQ3)

277 Bers, that's sad. But, at 90? Totally understandable.

Hubs is only 70. We're *not* sitting on 100s of K, and he will likely need nursing home if he doesn't pull out of this. I just can't do it all anymore. Medicaid spend-down on this POS house, I guess. Hope I can make it livable, because it'll be where I die.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:51 AM (YoCnN)

278 And you know how everyone that isn't there with you every hour has an opinion.

Fuck them...tired.
Posted by: Stateless
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Amen!

When hubs was discharged from hospital a week or so ago-- the nurse said I should "get some help"

Oh, really?!?! No sh1t! But she didn't hand me a list of names & numbers. Fk'n useless.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:58 AM (YoCnN)

279 I'm struggling with the 'alone' thing right now.

65 years old... been married... had kids... been in multiple relationships after divorce...

yet... today... Christmas... only my Son who lives with me (after saving him from being homeless)... even wished me a Merry Christmas.

I'm struggling with how much of these situations we bring on ourselves (yeah, I'm an Introvert Sigma)... vs how much is people just writing us off... and... sadly... how much I should care.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 26, 2024 02:46 AM (QAkQ3)

Romeo13,

I would thank God to be as 'alone' as you are.

Married! Kids! Relationships! Wow.
You are so blessed.

There are some of us not so blessed.

And you've been here so long, I know you have ampersand privileges.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 02:58 AM (jvJvP)

280 spent 10 years as the care taker watching my Mother die... 4 different major surgeries... breast cancer (clear)... and after 3 covid shots, turbo cancer.

If I had known what I was getting into... I still would have done it... but, it's like volunteering for combat. Something no one should have to go through.

Posted by: Romeo13 at December 26, 2024 02:51 AM (QAkQ3)

And people don't appreciate it.

My mother does. And tells everyone.

But that constant 24 - 7 stuff is so exhausting.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:04 AM (jvJvP)

281 I'm struggling with how much of these situations we bring on ourselves (yeah, I'm an Introvert Sigma)... vs how much is people just writing us off... and... sadly... how much I should care.

Posted by: Romeo13
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A lot of it (IMO) is the latter. People don't know how, or don't want to, deal with *less than perfect* situations.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:05 AM (YoCnN)

282 Amen!

When hubs was discharged from hospital a week or so ago-- the nurse said I should "get some help"

Oh, really?!?! No sh1t! But she didn't hand me a list of names & numbers. Fk'n useless.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 02:58 AM (YoCnN)

Yeah, and then you have to be up for the help.

And you want the place somewhat clean for their shit ass help.

Unless those helpers are placing hands on Mom, blue light starts glowing and healing occurs, just go away.

I have enough things to take care of.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:09 AM (jvJvP)

283 Mornin', all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:09 AM (1feMt)

284 The man I was with previously, died a couple years before I met hubby. That's why I say-- this ain't my first rodeo-- and the only thing I would change, would be that these wonderful men would both be alive & healthy, even if it meant that I'd never get to be with them.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:10 AM (YoCnN)

285 Oh, JQ and Stateless. It's hard to hear your stories without bringing back the memories of taking care of mom.

You are both in my prayers .

Perseverance and strength. You are doing the right thing, and it won't be for forever. ( even if it feels that way)

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:11 AM (1feMt)

286 JQ -

Does the hospital have a social worker or patient advocate? {They would have names and numbers more readily available than a nurse.}

Also HHS, Adult division as your hubby is over 65.

In AZ, they actually had a pamphlet with names, numbers, and services. Some services worked better than others, as with most things.

Posted by: Adriane the Modern Christmas Carol Critic . . . at December 26, 2024 03:12 AM (qz+gL)

287 A lot of it (IMO) is the latter. People don't know how, or don't want to, deal with *less than perfect* situations.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:05 AM (YoCnN)

Yeah. My brother basically said if I wasn't here, they'd deal with.

FUCK YOU!

I've taken care of our elderly parents and gave then the best life possible. I've sacrificed a lot.

Fuck you.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:13 AM (jvJvP)

288 Yeah, and then you have to be up for the help.
And you want the place somewhat clean for their shit ass help.

Unless those helpers are placing hands on Mom, blue light starts glowing and healing occurs, just go away.

I have enough things to take care of.
Posted by: Stateless
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I'm with you on that! But hubs' PCP authorized "home health" so I expect them to call tomorrow. And it'll be physical & occupational therapists (pffft! go away!) a nurse to check vitals (yeah, I can do that cheaper!) and a bath aide (which we could actually use).

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:14 AM (YoCnN)

289 JQ, what Adriane said.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:15 AM (1feMt)

290 You are both in my prayers .

Perseverance and strength. You are doing the right thing, and it won't be for forever. ( even if it feels that way)

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:11 AM (1feMt)

Thanks so much.

From a nic that sounds very understanding.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:15 AM (jvJvP)

291 Agree with you about levels of help. Take the personal care help if you can. That was most difficult for my son and I. But at least mom was small in stature so sort of easy to maneuver

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:17 AM (1feMt)

292 Stateless, when my dad got ill, my older bro said oh gee he would help...

And then begged off all but maybe *twice* in 2 years. Yeah, some help. And I was still working fulltime then!

Care slave, I am.

Never. Again.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:18 AM (YoCnN)

293 I'm with you on that! But hubs' PCP authorized "home health" so I expect them to call tomorrow. And it'll be physical & occupational therapists (pffft! go away!) a nurse to check vitals (yeah, I can do that cheaper!) and a bath aide (which we could actually use).

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:14 AM (YoCnN)

Yeah, fortunately you don't have other things to do while waiting for them.

It''s past 3am. A bunch of us tired loving caregivers are up consoling each other.

Worst breakfast club evef.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:20 AM (jvJvP)

294 Adriane "Does the hospital have a social worker or patient advocate?"

Yes, and said *advocate* was supposed to meet with us the day hubby was discharged.

No show.

Thanks a lot, "advocate"!!!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:21 AM (YoCnN)

295 Stateless, I took care of my mom, in her home, with my oldest son's help for almost 7 years. Dementia.

She died 2 1/2 years ago.

Now after a bout with a non cancerous brain tumor, (removed 6yrs ago) Mr. I is starting the dementia journey.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:22 AM (1feMt)

296 {{{MLii}}}

Long time no see! Merry Christmas!

Thanks for prayers!

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:23 AM (YoCnN)

297 Hi My Life, I hope that you had a nice Christmas, I spent the day with my grandkids yesterday, it was way beyond nice. Hope that it was the same for you.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 26, 2024 03:23 AM (Sgq8y)

298 ((JQ))

Merry Christmas to you and Debby

I commented on end of yesterday's tech thread, Debby, but pretty late.

The day was nice. Hailey is a doll.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:26 AM (1feMt)

299 292 Stateless, when my dad got ill, my older bro said oh gee he would help...

And then begged off all but maybe *twice* in 2 years. Yeah, some help. And I was still working fulltime then!

Care slave, I am.

Never. Again.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:18 AM (YoCnN)

My Uncle Pete was freaking Batman!

Polio. Walked with a cane. Worked as an orderly in the hospital at a job he hated.

He took care of my grand parents, my grand father with throat cancer, until they passed.

He was always 'grumpy.'

Dude was fucking Batman. Doing twice as me with twice the responsibilities, two parents, polio and a cane.

Uncle Pete was Batman.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:28 AM (jvJvP)

300 Now after a bout with a non cancerous brain tumor, (removed 6yrs ago) Mr. I is starting the dementia journey.
Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:22 AM (1feMt)

I'm so sorry.

Look, whenever any of us need to vent, we know where to find each other.

But not this late.

Tonight was weak beer.

Thank all of you.

I hope we are all stronger now. I feel better.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 03:33 AM (jvJvP)

301 It may not help now, Stateless and JQ, and I know this because I heard it and felt the way you are feeling. But you know in your heart that what you are doing is the right thing for your loved one. You're doing your best for them.

It's not forever even if it feels that way. Take your "good moments" to heart, and hang on to that to get you through the really sucky days and nights.

You've got this.

* and there's ALWAYS this place to come to vent!

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:37 AM (1feMt)

302 I've gotta head out. Missing Skip's breakfast

but after my 1st day off since last Christmas, I'm ready to go another year! Lol, I hope the new year finds me some competent help

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:40 AM (1feMt)

303 I am off to bed, Horde, My Life, I am sorry for your health woes, sorrier still that you are back on the dementia hamster wheel. I often think of you, I shall pray for you.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 26, 2024 03:40 AM (Sgq8y)

304 True, MLii!

Thanks for listening, anyone/everyone...

Bless all the caregivers!

Gonna try for sleep, glorious sleep, now.

We got this, Stateless!

Yeah, exhausted......but feel better.

Posted by: JQ at December 26, 2024 03:40 AM (YoCnN)

305 Thanks Deb

It's early stages, but you and I, we know the outcome. I'm still kinda in a "whatever" attitude about it.

Life. Insanity. !

Ok gotta fly, make it a good day, all

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:43 AM (1feMt)

306 301 It may not help now, Stateless and JQ, and I know this because I heard it and felt the way you are feeling. But you know in your heart that what you are doing is the right thing for your loved one. You're doing your best for them.

It's not forever even if it feels that way. Take your "good moments" to heart, and hang on to that to get you through the really sucky days and nights.

Posted by: My Life is Insanity at December 26, 2024 03:37 AM (1feMt)

My father was 90 when he died.

We had walks where we talked about my goals while taking care of him and Mom. He told me how lucky they were that I was there to take care of them.

He had a stroke while we were at the produce store. I literally watched the progression.

I went to see him once in the hospital. He wasn't going to get better. I thanked him for everything, told him I loved him and I'd take care of Mom. So he could rest.

My brother spent the last tortuous hours with Dad. It was horrible for him. But Dad and I had no unexpressed thoughts. We were good.

3:50. Mom just up. Trumpy in her room with the doga.

Caregiver...

Give and take

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 04:00 AM (jvJvP)

307 It's no fun to be sick in a medical rehab for Christmas in the Peoples Republic. Conditions horrible, these for profit health facilities are nightmarish and hire the banana boat people from Haiti rather than real Americans. I miss real fruit. What is this thing called an orange or grapefruit? I haven't seen one. Just disgusting.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at December 26, 2024 04:06 AM (TGPs7)

308 Beautiful Christmas Carols that don't get enough air time:

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Posted by: Monica at December 26, 2024 04:07 AM (kfQcw)

309 4:09

Dog Ralphy went out.

Cats did too.

I took sleep aids. See everyone way later....

Thank and Bless you all.

Posted by: Stateless at December 26, 2024 04:11 AM (jvJvP)

310 Pixy nood!

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