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The Classical Saturday Morning Coffee Break & Prayer Revival
Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. As much as I love coffee it does not inspire me to utter unsolicited opinions. I can do that on my very own, thank you very much. So before we enter the Prayer Revival, just a few housekeeping matters to take care of. (Rulz for those of you in Valders) 1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate or try all three!
B) Be kind, be nice. Trolls have feelings or so I'm told.
3) No. You will not have our endorsement or condolences if you run with sharp objects.
D) A big Thank You to Annie for her stellar work on the Prayer Revival.
5) Finally, please have a wonderful weekend.
AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo atsign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update. Prayer Requests: 5/10 – Cosda asked for prayers for his wife, who recently had a mole removed that came back as melanoma cancer. She is scheduled for surgery next week, and it looks like that should remove it completely.
6/20 Update – The PET and brain scans showed no active cancer cells, which is great. But since it’s melanoma, and cancer was found in a lymph node, she is going to receive immunotherapy for the next year. Thanks to all. The prayers are working! 5/29 – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update and her thanks for all the prayers and words of encouragement. They have sustained her and her family as she continues to battle cancer. She continues to receive good news: her oncologist is quite pleased with her response to the current medication protocol; they are decreasing the lab work frequency to every other week instead of weekly; the side effects from chemo have been barely noticeable; she can just take 4 tiny pills for chemo instead of spending one day a week at the cancer center. It’s been 7 months so far, and she expects that at some point the tumors will start growing again, but for now, they are encouraged.
6/6 Update – Teresa has a side effect from the chemo – her fingernails and toenails are starting to loosen and “lift” off their nail beds. It is painful, and also carries a risk of infection.
7/9 Update – Teresa in Fort Worth sent an update – all is well for her for now. She will have more lab work done on 7/15, and then a CT scan on 7/28 to see if the tumors have shrunk any more. She is still losing hair, and her fingernails and toenails are still being “wonky”. She is not nauseous, so she is happy with her current situation. 6/11 – Legally Sufficient asks the Horde’s prayers for her friend, Bubba, who was in a bad auto wreck on 6/8. Prayers for comfort, healing, and strength are needed for Bubba and his family. He is in ICU and will be there for a couple more weeks. Thank you!
7/15 Update - Legally Sufficient asks for continued prayers for healing, strength and comfort for her friend Bubba. God is great! Bubba continues slow and steady improvement following his horrific vehicle accident. She received a photo of him visiting a job site this week and she said she doesn’t mind telling you that it suddenly got dusty here. Bubba was not able to stay very long before the heat and humidity took a toll and he was forced to retreat to air conditioning. Bubba is still under doctor’s orders to not drive, but has an able and willing chauffeur (his wife) who takes him where he wants to go. The prayers are working, please keep them coming for a little while longer! 6/14 – Inspector Cussword requested prayers for Brother Tim. He has had a horrible time, living in his car and has just been handed a cancer diagnosis. Please pray for God’s Provision to be clear and comforting to him, and for his healing.
7/5 – Update - Brother Tim posted a comment that he learned on 6/30 that the lymph nodes showed no signs of the cancer, which means that it has not spread.
7/11 Update – Brother Tim posted that he was moved to a rehabilitation facility on 7/7, and God willing, he will continue to make progress and be hobbling around normally soon. 6/28 – Dave R requested prayers for healing, strength, recovery, and curing, as he was recently diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. He is 62 and a long-time AoSHQ reader.
7/5 Update – Chemo starts on 7/7. 6/28 – H asked for prayers for a mom of two elementary aged boys who lost her mother 3 weeks ago, and her husband on 6/28, both to cancer.
7/19 Update – The visitation was good, but prayers are still appreciated, especially for the boys, as they go through a hard stage of life without their dad. 6/28 – Ben Had requested prayers for Jay Guevara, as he was seriously ill.
6/30 Update – IrishEi posted that Jay Guevara has passed away, and offered prayers for peaceful repose in God’s hands and for comfort for his loved ones. 7/3 – 469 requested prayers for some medical tests he has coming up. 7/3 – Ciampino’s daughter posted to let us know that Ciampino is back in the hospital. He is dehydrated again. His kidney cyst is back and bigger, so he will need to have another surgery, but they don’t know when.
7/7 Update – Ciampino passed away. His daughter posted how much he loved everyone’s witty humor on the site, and sent her thanks for giving him years of enjoyment and community.
7/19 Update – Please contact Annie’s Stew for more information if you would like to contribute to Ciampino’s cremation fund raiser. 7/5 – Boswell asks for prayers for his best friend Mark’s mother. She is 90 years old and was diagnosed with sepsis after her colon burst. She had surgery on 7/3, but her recovery is not going well. She is too weak for the tests she needs to find out what is wrong. Please pray that she recovers fully, as she and Mark are very close. He is devastated.
7/16 Update – Mark’s mother passed away peacefully in her sleep. Mark is, of course, quite saddened by this, but at least she did not suffer at the end, and her family was by her side when she went. Boswell hopes that his friend finds solace that she lived a long, happy life and she raised such a wonderful son. 7/9 - Teresa in Fort Worth asks for prayers for her niece Amanda, and her husband Barkley. They are at Vanderbilt Hospital, where Amanda seems to be rejecting her seond heart transplant. She is only 40 years old, and has been having heart issues for 20 years. She had her first heart transplant 4 years ago, and things are not looking good. 7/11 – Racially Ambiguous Honky, the brother of G’rump/toby928, sent his thanks for the prayers on his behalf, after his appendix burst and he had sepsis. He says he is recovering well. 7/11 – JR requested prayers for the families of those killed in Gaza. 7/11 – Stateless sent his thanks to all for their thoughts and prayers for him. His house officially became his on 6/30, ending 6 months of uncertainty since his Mom passed. He is getting stronger and is learning about and working to process emotions differently, after losing so much. 7/11 – Screaming in digital asked for prayers for her mother. Mom is still recovering from a UTI plus 3 falls within the last couple of days. During the day, there is some improvement. But once she starts sundowning, she is terrified and clings to whatever she can hold onto. She only weighs about 105-110, and isn’t eating much, but it is hard to move her when she is like that. If she doesn’t improve her mobility and cooperate/help with transfers to and from the wheelchair, etc., and consistently feed herself, she won’t be able to stay at the assisted living facility.
7/19 Update – Screaming in digital’s mother passed away. 7/11 – Frankie asked for prayers for her friend “R”, who is back on hospice for Huntington’s disease. He was on hospice before, but went off for an experimental medication, but unfortunately it wasn’t helpful. 7/11 – Igotnothing sent a prayer of praise. A grand-nephew, quadriplegic since birth due to deformities, and now age 10, after many surgeries and care and prayers, is able to walk. The boy and his family (mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-aunt and great-uncle) went on his first ever walk in the woods. What joy! 7/11 – Matthew Kant Cipher requested prayers for Layne, a family friend who is also his son’s FIL. He was diagnosed with bladder cancer and is awaiting further test results to determine whether they treat with chemo or remove his bladder. As of now, it appears to be contained. Please pray that he and his family are blessed with God’s love and grace through this time of trial. 7/18 – Tecumseh Tea had a heart attack and needs prayers.
7/23 Update – Tecumseh Tea had a Type 2 heart attack, which is considered mild. She sends prayers of thanks for that! The angiogram showed a healthy heart, with little plaque and clean arteries, so no stent was needed. They did find a myocardial bridge, which is a congenital defect. The goal is to keep BP 140/70 with a pulse of less than 60, but so far they have not been able to meet that goal. She can’t get a cardiologist appointment until 8/22, so the GP is helping, but so far they have not been able to get the right BP meds. Please pray for a sooner visit, and the right meds that work for her, and answers. 7/19 – Huerfano asked for prayers for a rapid and full recovery for brother R, who had hernia surgery. He cannot see his grandsons until he has recovered. He misses them , and they miss him. 7/19 – Farmer Bob posted an update. He is doing well. He is competing in 5Ks and triathalons, and sends his thanks for the prayers. His ex-wife has “gone off the deep end” (or just remains so), with weird lies and accusations. She could use a prayer or two. 7/19 – Tonypete asked for prayers for Cheri and Gretchen, church ladies of his acquaintance. Cheri had a medical incident while driving and veered off the road and struck a number of pedestrians, sending 3 or 4 to the hospital. Gretchen and her husband were passengers in the car and her husband had a heart attack after the accident and died. Cheri is just sick about it and has kind of snapped. Gretchen has lost her best friend of 65 years. 7/19 – H asked for prayers for Brandon, a homeless man in San Marcos, TX, who has a broken ankle and has to seek care for that injury, specifically prayers that he would see God providing for him. He is asking for God to help him advocate for his care. 7/23 – D sent an update on his wife Susan, as they deal with cancer. The last few weeks have been a roller coaster. They cannot operate on the cancer, because it has spread too much. They have started chemo and hope to get it to shrink. Susan’s gallbladder is inflamed, but they cannot remove it, due to the chemo, and her blood sugar is having issues. Thanks to everyone for their prayers; Susan has pulled through all of this and is looking great as they keep praying to the Lord. For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
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Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 26, 2025 07:06 AM (e5NfL)
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Prayers up for those who ask. It's a nice positive way to start the morning.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:07 AM (yTvNw)
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The top part of the post reminded me how nice it is to drink my morning coffee just because it is delicious, not to last another 45 minutes as deadlines approach. Retirement has many benefits and that's one of them.
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:10 AM (yTvNw)
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Thank you MisHum, and thank you Annie.
G'morning Horde. May God's love fill you today and be spread by you to others in acts of kindness.
G'morning Horde. May God's love fill you today and be spread by you to others in acts of kindness.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 26, 2025 07:11 AM (O7YUW)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:14 AM (u82oZ)
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Prayers ascending for all in need.
However, fervent prayers for {{{grammie winger}}} and her husband the Rev. The Rev's brother was found dead by a wellness check.
Also for {{{Tecumseh Tea}}}. She wrote me two letters full of solace after my wife died. She is good people.
However, fervent prayers for {{{grammie winger}}} and her husband the Rev. The Rev's brother was found dead by a wellness check.
Also for {{{Tecumseh Tea}}}. She wrote me two letters full of solace after my wife died. She is good people.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
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G'mornin all y'all
Posted by: OkJohn at July 26, 2025 07:17 AM (NC/it)
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Thank you Misanthropic Humanitarian, and thank you Annie.
Together you are a big part of why AoSHQ is a caring, loving community, and not just a forum for opinionated assholes.
Together you are a big part of why AoSHQ is a caring, loving community, and not just a forum for opinionated assholes.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:18 AM (u82oZ)
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Prayers for all. Have been so busy that I didn't see that sid's mom passed away.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at July 26, 2025 07:19 AM (2NHgQ)
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Grumpy and Recalcitrant
The first part of training, defensive driving and pediatric first aid, start next week. We go back to school in the middle of August.
The first part of training, defensive driving and pediatric first aid, start next week. We go back to school in the middle of August.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:20 AM (u82oZ)
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Last day of family vacation. Lots of coffee needed
Posted by: Accomack at July 26, 2025 07:21 AM (bknhw)
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I just don't understand why schools resume in August. It's High Summer.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 26, 2025 07:22 AM (ZmEVT)
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Good morning, early risers! Hotel room coffee brewing.... off to peruse the prayer list. Thanks as always, MisHum and Annie.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 07:27 AM (P+Pug)
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Grandson lives in the bay area of CA, he's back in school after a month off. Everything there is retarded.
Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at July 26, 2025 07:27 AM (2NHgQ)
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@10/NaCly Dog: Our certifications last for a given amount of time (3 years usually) then we have to refresh all of them.
There'll be an all hands half-day meeting reminding us of a lot of the safety things. I know the staff presenting it has been through it a lot of times, and this ends up with the material being presented in a sped-up and less-than-exciting fashion because it's a regulatory compliance thing. I'll pay attention and use it as a refresher on my knowledge as much as I can, because I might as well get as much out of it as I can, and I may well have forgotten things.
We go back just after Labour Day.
There'll be an all hands half-day meeting reminding us of a lot of the safety things. I know the staff presenting it has been through it a lot of times, and this ends up with the material being presented in a sped-up and less-than-exciting fashion because it's a regulatory compliance thing. I'll pay attention and use it as a refresher on my knowledge as much as I can, because I might as well get as much out of it as I can, and I may well have forgotten things.
We go back just after Labour Day.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 26, 2025 07:29 AM (O7YUW)
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It took a couple of tries to get the proportions right but my ancient stovetop percolator is turning out great coffee. Six cups of water, the proper grind, and six tablespoons of coffee. Bring to fast perk for a minute, turn down to a slow perk for ten minutes, let it settle briefly and pour. The whole thing happens while baking a couple of homemade biscuits.
Victory!
Victory!
Posted by: JTB at July 26, 2025 07:29 AM (yTvNw)
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Dawn greetings
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 07:32 AM (AOsQT)
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From what I understand, Summer Vacation from school started in order to allow the kids to work the farm over the summer.
Now, I’m pretty sure it’s just to cut down on A/C bills for schools in the summer.
It’s still too hot in August when they come back, though.
They should consider letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September.
Now, I’m pretty sure it’s just to cut down on A/C bills for schools in the summer.
It’s still too hot in August when they come back, though.
They should consider letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 07:34 AM (6ydKt)
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and not just a forum for opinionated assholes.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:18 AM (u82oZ)
Show more respect. You'd miss me if I wasn't around anymore.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:18 AM (u82oZ)
Show more respect. You'd miss me if I wasn't around anymore.
Posted by: Opinionated Asshole at July 26, 2025 07:35 AM (UseAb)
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brcc ak
Posted by: r hennigantx at July 26, 2025 07:37 AM (gbOdA)
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G'morning Horde. May God's love fill you today and be spread by you to others in acts of kindness.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
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Amen!
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant
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Amen!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 07:38 AM (P+Pug)
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Thank you MisHum,
I send my prayers out for everyone. TonyPete's story is devastating. And I hope Tecumseh Tea can get in sooner than 8/22. I read that and asked out loud if she was in Canada too. And Susan has been through a lot.
Good for Farmer Bob and hopefully R recovers soon.
My neighbours could use prayers, My Mother passed away in January. Across the street, a nice lady list her husband of 30 years about 3 months ago. He was a nice guy, in his 50's, we'd chat occasionally. They're doing all right.
Yesterday, I talked with a neighbour 2 houses down. He lost his beloved wife of 34 years early this month. She had a horrible 7 month battle with cancer. She was in her early 60's so that was pretty young. We talked for 40 minutes and I was tearing up - which doesn't take much for me - but ughhh.
That's a lot of death - my house, across the street, 2 doors down. Mom was 88. The others were robbed of happy years.
I send my prayers out for everyone. TonyPete's story is devastating. And I hope Tecumseh Tea can get in sooner than 8/22. I read that and asked out loud if she was in Canada too. And Susan has been through a lot.
Good for Farmer Bob and hopefully R recovers soon.
My neighbours could use prayers, My Mother passed away in January. Across the street, a nice lady list her husband of 30 years about 3 months ago. He was a nice guy, in his 50's, we'd chat occasionally. They're doing all right.
Yesterday, I talked with a neighbour 2 houses down. He lost his beloved wife of 34 years early this month. She had a horrible 7 month battle with cancer. She was in her early 60's so that was pretty young. We talked for 40 minutes and I was tearing up - which doesn't take much for me - but ughhh.
That's a lot of death - my house, across the street, 2 doors down. Mom was 88. The others were robbed of happy years.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 07:39 AM (jvJvP)
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Mornin' Horde! I was discharged from rehab this past Thursday afternoon, and have returned to my usual routine of living out of hotel rooms, though with better housing prospects being worked on. Followup with oncologist types Tuesday. So progress, or what passes for it for me. Praising God for all blessings and mercies!
Posted by: Brother Tim sez at July 26, 2025 07:40 AM (B/kHT)
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Prayers for all the Horde in need
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 26, 2025 07:40 AM (GhIJO)
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The “snoring” percolator making sighs and growls early in the morning is kind of a ritual, isn’t it? I discovered this humongous 30 cup West Bend electric percolator cleaning out my parents place. It still makes remarkably shitty coffee, Aluminium really has no place anywhere near coffee, I think.
Still has that classic metallic bite, that pairs really well with a cheapskate that made it, with a resulting weak brew that has been sitting on the burner for several hours.
Still has that classic metallic bite, that pairs really well with a cheapskate that made it, with a resulting weak brew that has been sitting on the burner for several hours.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 26, 2025 07:42 AM (M1o7r)
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Last day in Amish Country. Head back to Babylon DC tomorrow morning. I'll miss the quiet. City life is vastly overrated.
Posted by: Puddleglum, chillin' in Amish Country at July 26, 2025 07:44 AM (uGaBv)
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They should consider letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 07:34 AM (6ydKt)
That's what we do in Ontario - probably the rest of Canada too.
The Cacao is kicking in. I miss coffee but am enjoying the cacao.
I don't think coffee steals the will to live as much as removes the desire to die.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 07:34 AM (6ydKt)
That's what we do in Ontario - probably the rest of Canada too.
The Cacao is kicking in. I miss coffee but am enjoying the cacao.
I don't think coffee steals the will to live as much as removes the desire to die.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 07:44 AM (jvJvP)
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Prayers up for all the Horde's intentions. Those asked and unasked.
Posted by: olddog in mo at July 26, 2025 07:45 AM (hoCmQ)
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Together you are a big part of why AoSHQ is a caring, loving community, and a forum for opinionated assholes.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
FIFY
Posted by: NaCly Dog
FIFY
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 07:45 AM (P+Pug)
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Thank you Mishum and Annie for the Prayer Thread.
Posted by: olddog in mo at July 26, 2025 07:45 AM (hoCmQ)
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Good morning dear Horde!
Posted by: Ladyl at July 26, 2025 07:46 AM (+4oV5)
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in the NorthEast, usually, school does not restart till after labor day...one of the few things the democratic northeast get's right....maybe the only thing
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 07:46 AM (miSxm)
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no one of any consequence
Harvest is the excuse. Not now, as wheat, oats, and hay are done, but so the May-June wheat harvest has helpers.
Harvest is the excuse. Not now, as wheat, oats, and hay are done, but so the May-June wheat harvest has helpers.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:46 AM (u82oZ)
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Nevergiveup
Good morning, Captain.
In Virginia, school starts after Labor Day so King's Dominion theme park has teen age workers available.
Good morning, Captain.
In Virginia, school starts after Labor Day so King's Dominion theme park has teen age workers available.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:47 AM (u82oZ)
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I did not know it was possible to be awake at 7AM, but I guess my theory needs reevaluation!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 07:48 AM (hOUT3)
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Good Morning!
Posted by: gp at July 26, 2025 07:48 AM (hNDvI)
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Posted by: Brother Tim sez at July 26, 2025 07:40 AM (B/kHT)
Fantastic. More progress.
I'm happy for you!
Okay, the cat that has been staying with me, Snowflake - I'm going across the street to take care of her Mother, daughter and grandchild. And then day 8 of cleaning the basement.
I'm very blessed.
Fantastic. More progress.
I'm happy for you!
Okay, the cat that has been staying with me, Snowflake - I'm going across the street to take care of her Mother, daughter and grandchild. And then day 8 of cleaning the basement.
I'm very blessed.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 07:49 AM (jvJvP)
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"letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September. "
that's how it was done when I was in school, when did it change?
that's how it was done when I was in school, when did it change?
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at July 26, 2025 07:49 AM (dKEEs)
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good morning! still in FLA heading to Alabama today to see some other family there. I haven't been in AGES so I'm excited
also for the first time since SARS II I have a cOLD! so I didn't bring my supplements and this happens. so now I know all that supplemental Vitamin C works!
also for the first time since SARS II I have a cOLD! so I didn't bring my supplements and this happens. so now I know all that supplemental Vitamin C works!
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 26, 2025 07:49 AM (xFQAw)
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catholic schools here all try to have the same schedule and it's mid- to late-June ending date and week after Labor Day starting date
just like old times!
just like old times!
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 26, 2025 07:51 AM (xFQAw)
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My theory is the COVID-19 Wuhan vaccine is one of the root causes of increased death.
Loss of older people usually decreases wisdom in a society, and grandparents play a big part in civilizing the young. If our "elites" want ignorant, biddable slaves, this is one way to get them, besides a broken education system.
Loss of older people usually decreases wisdom in a society, and grandparents play a big part in civilizing the young. If our "elites" want ignorant, biddable slaves, this is one way to get them, besides a broken education system.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:51 AM (u82oZ)
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:52 AM (u82oZ)
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There'll be an all hands half-day meeting reminding us of a lot of the safety things. I know the staff presenting it has been through it a lot of times, and this ends up with the material being presented in a sped-up and less-than-exciting fashion because it's a regulatory compliance thing. I'll pay attention and use it as a refresher on my knowledge as much as I can, because I might as well get as much out of it as I can, and I may well have forgotten things.
We go back just after Labour Day.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 26, 2025 07:29 AM (O7YUW)
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I'm imagining this class being taught by Otto the school bus driver from The Simpsons.
We go back just after Labour Day.
Posted by: Grumpy and Recalcitrant at July 26, 2025 07:29 AM (O7YUW)
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I'm imagining this class being taught by Otto the school bus driver from The Simpsons.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 26, 2025 07:52 AM (IBQGV)
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The more I think about it the entire public school ritual needs to be excpunged. It’s based on a system that went away. The funding, taxation, the buildings, everything. Obsolete, counterproductive, criminally expensive etc. just a waste
Posted by: Common Tater at July 26, 2025 07:52 AM (M1o7r)
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Matthew Kant Cipher
Thank you for your fix. I resemble that remark, but not the caring, loving part.
Thank you for your fix. I resemble that remark, but not the caring, loving part.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:53 AM (u82oZ)
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However, fervent prayers for {{{grammie winger}}} and her husband the Rev. The Rev's brother was found dead by a wellness check.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
Thank you for the prayers, kind sir. We went out to his house yesterday.I have never seen such filth and decay in my life. I don't even know if it's salvageable.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
Thank you for the prayers, kind sir. We went out to his house yesterday.I have never seen such filth and decay in my life. I don't even know if it's salvageable.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 07:53 AM (SfhV1)
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Loss of older people usually decreases wisdom in a society, and grandparents play a big part in civilizing the young.
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I live in a retirement area. Most of my clients are seniors. I'm not seeing a lot of wisdom.
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I live in a retirement area. Most of my clients are seniors. I'm not seeing a lot of wisdom.
Posted by: Ordinary American at July 26, 2025 07:54 AM (UseAb)
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Misallocation of resources. Even in the poorest counties in the USA, people still living in tar paper shacks, drive around for a while. You’ll find a taxpayer funded Taj Mahal “administration building” or brandy new school building
Posted by: Common Tater at July 26, 2025 07:54 AM (M1o7r)
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44, please won't you think of the graft involved and the impoverishment of the union bosses and politicians if we were to adopt your harsh measures!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 07:54 AM (hOUT3)
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Latest cold-brew coffee concentrate rankings:
Dunkin Donuts >> Cameron's > Starbucks Signature Black > Great Value
Dunkin Donuts >> Cameron's > Starbucks Signature Black > Great Value
Posted by: gp at July 26, 2025 07:55 AM (hNDvI)
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Common Tater
I agree. Self-paced certification, lots of off-ramps (like the old German system), and a focus on a great, self-reliant, Constitutional society. Sports in moderation, not the real reason for school.
Too many beaks would go dry.
I agree. Self-paced certification, lots of off-ramps (like the old German system), and a focus on a great, self-reliant, Constitutional society. Sports in moderation, not the real reason for school.
Too many beaks would go dry.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:55 AM (u82oZ)
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grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 07:53 AM (SfhV1)
Was he an older or younger brother of the Rev?
Was he an older or younger brother of the Rev?
Posted by: dantesed at July 26, 2025 07:56 AM (Oy/m2)
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Ordinary American
This loss of wisdom is a desired effect of the insiders and the media. TV and movies also hurt in today's world.
This loss of wisdom is a desired effect of the insiders and the media. TV and movies also hurt in today's world.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:57 AM (u82oZ)
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Good Morning, All. I am thankful for another day of Winning.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 07:59 AM (+rSIb)
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53 NaCly
Yet another reason to substitute DIE indoctrination for the shop classes of days gone by!
Yet another reason to substitute DIE indoctrination for the shop classes of days gone by!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 07:59 AM (hOUT3)
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{{{grammie winger}}}
May his memory be a blessing, and the entire financial process not be onerous.
This must hit the Rev hard. But you are his strong and loving support and helpmate, so I foresee a good outcome.
May his memory be a blessing, and the entire financial process not be onerous.
This must hit the Rev hard. But you are his strong and loving support and helpmate, so I foresee a good outcome.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:59 AM (u82oZ)
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Good Morning, All. I am thankful for another day of Winning.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 07:59 AM (+rSIb)
Yes, winning is good
It's Morning in America Again
But we have to retain The House in 2026
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 07:59 AM (+rSIb)
Yes, winning is good
It's Morning in America Again
But we have to retain The House in 2026
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:00 AM (miSxm)
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Hrothgar, The Hrothgar
Maybe we can have a shop class gauntlet for the DEI students. Like welding, drill presses, making explosives, taming angry Angus bulls. The survivors would be smarter.
Maybe we can have a shop class gauntlet for the DEI students. Like welding, drill presses, making explosives, taming angry Angus bulls. The survivors would be smarter.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 08:01 AM (u82oZ)
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NaCLy - LOL. It felt like an appropriate instance to embrace the power of "and".
Agree with your analysis of harvest & school start dates. I was a harvest helper in my youth (and year-round chorehand). They moved the school start dates a few times when I was a kid. In SD, the state fair always ended on Labor Day, so it was stupid when they started school in late August. Most of the farm kids showing livestock at the fair missed the first week of school.
Agree with your analysis of harvest & school start dates. I was a harvest helper in my youth (and year-round chorehand). They moved the school start dates a few times when I was a kid. In SD, the state fair always ended on Labor Day, so it was stupid when they started school in late August. Most of the farm kids showing livestock at the fair missed the first week of school.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 08:01 AM (P+Pug)
Posted by: Nasty Pelosi at July 26, 2025 08:03 AM (vFG9F)
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"They should consider letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September."
Back in the day, school started the Monday after Labor Day and went to the middle of June.
Back in the day, school started the Monday after Labor Day and went to the middle of June.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 26, 2025 08:03 AM (ZmEVT)
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Morning again, all! I just ran out (well, walked) to rinse off the car for the first time in two weeks. I took it easy, didn't bend down much and didn't do the wheels and tires except for a spraying. Naturally I am soaking wet from heat and humidity. A little ice water while I take a breather, then I'll shave and shower.
So, whassup? Has Jugears fled to a non-extradition country yet, and has Madame Pantsuit been seen in public drunk and disorderly?
So, whassup? Has Jugears fled to a non-extradition country yet, and has Madame Pantsuit been seen in public drunk and disorderly?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:03 AM (omVj0)
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I just read of the TEA data breach, discussed in the last thread. That is hilarious! A bunch of women, trying to quietly spread dirt on men, did it so badly that those men now have their names, pictures and addresses. LOL!
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 08:03 AM (9Tdlv)
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 08:04 AM (hOUT3)
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Bitch and Moan time
This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (miSxm)
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I would like to ask for prayers for J , a dear lady who attends the church I serve. She has been going downhill since she had a heart procedure several months ago, and now cannot speak. I think she's having dementia issues, poor thing. I hope to see her today. She is a resident in assisted living.
Also, we're having our assisted living service this afternoon. If you could pray all goes well to the glory of God, I would be so grateful . Thanks .
Also, we're having our assisted living service this afternoon. If you could pray all goes well to the glory of God, I would be so grateful . Thanks .
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (hOUT3)
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Back in the day, school started the Monday after Labor Day and went to the middle of June.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 26, 2025
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Same here when I was in grammar school and seventh grade. Then Hurricane Betsy hit. The next year school began in late August and ran to late May, and that obtained all the way until my college days -- which operated on the same schedule. So did classes at my former employer.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 26, 2025
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Same here when I was in grammar school and seventh grade. Then Hurricane Betsy hit. The next year school began in late August and ran to late May, and that obtained all the way until my college days -- which operated on the same schedule. So did classes at my former employer.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (omVj0)
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Was he an older or younger brother of the Rev?
Posted by: dantesed at July 26, 2025 07:56 AM (Oy/m2)
He was 3 years younger than Rev. He had no wife or children.
Posted by: dantesed at July 26, 2025 07:56 AM (Oy/m2)
He was 3 years younger than Rev. He had no wife or children.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 08:06 AM (SfhV1)
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Teresa, another week of of unrelenting determination. You really need a hobby, something relaxing, like being a shark week photographer. From my heart, never give up. Never.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 08:07 AM (NXz8h)
Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 26, 2025 08:07 AM (PiwSw)
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 08:07 AM (hOUT3)
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Lately I've been using Cafe Morro, the espresso blend Aldi sells, as my coffee. The yellow brick package is smaller than the usual suspects at Walmart, but also cheaper. And I can use a little less of it per pot for the same strength in my cup.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:08 AM (omVj0)
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Maybe we can have a shop class gauntlet for the DEI students. Like welding, drill presses, making explosives, taming angry Angus bulls. The survivors would be smarter.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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YES, ALL OF THIS!! You very literally just described the retirement job I have been dreaming of. Whether at a public or private school, I'd live to teach kids some life skills and restore common sense. So they know how to change a tire without crushing the floor pan because the jack doesn't go there.... (actually in front of my house before I saw and went out to help). We need to make common sense more common and less of a super-power.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
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YES, ALL OF THIS!! You very literally just described the retirement job I have been dreaming of. Whether at a public or private school, I'd live to teach kids some life skills and restore common sense. So they know how to change a tire without crushing the floor pan because the jack doesn't go there.... (actually in front of my house before I saw and went out to help). We need to make common sense more common and less of a super-power.
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at July 26, 2025 08:10 AM (P+Pug)
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I met a man outside the little deli in the town where the church is. He had a whole lot of conservative and Trump supporting signs on the back of his truck. I thanked him for being so forthright. He also has a whole bunch of pro Trump supporting signs outside his house a few miles away . He said he had gotten hate mail saying, "You've now outed yourself as a Nazi" and these sorts of ignorant, hateful things. I would like to ask prayer for protection for this man and all others who still have pro Trump signs out.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:11 AM (2GCMq)
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Israeli and US attacks eliminated top Iranian scientists and reportedly destroyed critical infrastructure tied to nuclear, EMP and hydrogen bomb efforts; Israel no longer sees Iran as a threshold nuclear state
Iran is no longer seen by Israeli officials as a “threshold nuclear state,” according to one source. While Israel originally aimed to dismantle the regime altogether, that plan dissolved when U.S. President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire on June 24, halting further escalation.
Should have been allowed to take out the regime
Iran is no longer seen by Israeli officials as a “threshold nuclear state,” according to one source. While Israel originally aimed to dismantle the regime altogether, that plan dissolved when U.S. President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire on June 24, halting further escalation.
Should have been allowed to take out the regime
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:11 AM (miSxm)
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Speaking of cleaning . . . For some reason my bathroom vanity drawer is always adrift in some kind of soft dust. I don't know if it comes from something I have in the drawer, or from the surface overhead. Last night I threw out some old stuff from it. Today I intend to remove everything and vacuum the drawer -- I don't think I can extract it from the vanity and take it outside to dump the dust. Peculiar.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (2GCMq)
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My Federal Airtight stove manual says there is a coal grate, but, it also says I need to shake the coal ash off by rotating the ash shakers.
Google searches for the item turn up nothing.
Google searches for the item turn up nothing.
Posted by: Accomack at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (JKkdu)
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Speaking of cleaning . . . For some reason my bathroom vanity drawer is always adrift in some kind of soft dust. I don't know if it comes from something I have in the drawer, or from the surface overhead. Last night I threw out some old stuff from it. Today I intend to remove everything and vacuum the drawer -- I don't think I can extract it from the vanity and take it outside to dump the dust. Peculiar.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
Dandruff? LOL
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
Dandruff? LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:13 AM (miSxm)
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Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
If it's in the bathroom, I'd think it woukd be from the toilet paper.
And it's cool to see Nevergiveup again.
If it's in the bathroom, I'd think it woukd be from the toilet paper.
And it's cool to see Nevergiveup again.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:15 AM (jvJvP)
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And it's cool to see Nevergiveup again.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:15 AM (jvJvP)
Thanks
Now that I am back in the civilian world, they actually expect you to work, for real! LOL
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:15 AM (jvJvP)
Thanks
Now that I am back in the civilian world, they actually expect you to work, for real! LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:17 AM (miSxm)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 08:19 AM (SfhV1)
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Rosalind has been treadmilled for the day; 20 minutes at a walk, or just enough time to say my Rosary. Next week we'll go to 20 minutes of alternating two minutes at a walk and a minute at a trot.
Rosalind has been treadmilled for the day; 20 minutes at a walk, or just enough time to say my Rosary. Next week we'll go to 20 minutes of alternating two minutes at a walk and a minute at a trot.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:20 AM (HZi96)
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Posted by: Nevergiveup
Yes; Very nice to see you. I hope things are going well with the dental practice.
Yes; Very nice to see you. I hope things are going well with the dental practice.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:20 AM (2GCMq)
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Homeschoolers don't care what the gubmint school calendar is.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 26, 2025 08:20 AM (XQo4F)
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I would like to ask for prayers that the obstacles to us visiting family in the old country may be smoothed.
The latest is that KTY's leave was denied.
The latest is that KTY's leave was denied.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 26, 2025 08:20 AM (6U1c2)
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Have any of you followed King Randall on X? He is a black man that grew up with the support of male relatives. He has a school of sorts, where he teaches young boys life skills. They learn to work on cars, do carpentry and are taught self discipline
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 26, 2025 08:22 AM (TEi+a)
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I live in a retirement area. Most of my clients are seniors. I'm not seeing a lot of wisdom.
I hear you. All of this criticism of this generation or that generation. The young Silents and the older Boomers are just as innumerate, pig ignorant and superstitious gossips as the Gen α and Gen Z are being blamed.
I hear you. All of this criticism of this generation or that generation. The young Silents and the older Boomers are just as innumerate, pig ignorant and superstitious gossips as the Gen α and Gen Z are being blamed.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at July 26, 2025 08:22 AM (a4flb)
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Have any of you followed King Randall on X? He is a black man that grew up with the support of male relatives. He has a school of sorts, where he teaches young boys life skills. They learn to work on cars, do carpentry and are taught self discipline
https://x.com/NewEmergingKing
https://x.com/NewEmergingKing
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 26, 2025 08:22 AM (TEi+a)
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"I need to shake the coal ash off by rotating the ash shakers."
I saw Rotating Ash Shakers open for the Jacksonville '87 Wet T-Shirt Challenge.
I saw Rotating Ash Shakers open for the Jacksonville '87 Wet T-Shirt Challenge.
Posted by: fd at July 26, 2025 08:22 AM (vFG9F)
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Thanks
Now that I am back in the civilian world, they actually expect you to work, for real! LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:17 AM (miSxm)
True dat.
Now that I am back in the civilian world, they actually expect you to work, for real! LOL
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:17 AM (miSxm)
True dat.
Posted by: Ray Stantz, PhD at July 26, 2025 08:23 AM (PiwSw)
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Yes; Thank you , very much, Annie, for doing the prayer list and for MisHum for posting it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:24 AM (2GCMq)
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Yes, never give up, isn't wonderful to see!
Posted by: Accomack at July 26, 2025 08:25 AM (HaTLf)
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"Homeschoolers don't care what the gubmint school calendar is.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty"
When you homeschool, every day is a school day. There are many opportunities to educate. That's why both of my boys know how to replace a toilet.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty"
When you homeschool, every day is a school day. There are many opportunities to educate. That's why both of my boys know how to replace a toilet.
Posted by: fd at July 26, 2025 08:25 AM (vFG9F)
Posted by: Grandpa Simpson at July 26, 2025 08:26 AM (XQo4F)
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Good morning dear friends and prayers up! Hope everyone's Saturday is a beautiful as the one that's dawned here in Philadelphia!
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:27 AM (hlNLQ)
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Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 26, 2025 08:22 AM (TEi
He sounds like a good guy who really wants to help young men.
He sounds like a good guy who really wants to help young men.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:28 AM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 26, 2025 08:29 AM (XQo4F)
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Prayers up for those who have asked us for them;
Prayers up for those who need them but haven't asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don't know it yet;
Prayers up for those that pray alone in silence whose petitions are known only to God;
And bless all those that have sought Your wisdom, heard Your answers, and are trying to do Your will on this Earth!
Prayers up for those who need them but haven't asked us for them;
Prayers up for those that need them but don't know it yet;
Prayers up for those that pray alone in silence whose petitions are known only to God;
And bless all those that have sought Your wisdom, heard Your answers, and are trying to do Your will on this Earth!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 08:30 AM (hOUT3)
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Bitch and Moan time. This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Try on the Colorado Rockies. They have gone on a 3 game winning streak and have completely ruined having a lock to end the year with the most losses in a season.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Try on the Colorado Rockies. They have gone on a 3 game winning streak and have completely ruined having a lock to end the year with the most losses in a season.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 08:31 AM (NXz8h)
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Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 07:53 AM (SfhV1
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (2GCMq)
Good morning and prayers sent.
I've actually been rejoining society lately. I've been talking with my neighbours and we've been sharing stories.
It's amazing how many have family members or in-laws who became horrible, like my brother, grasping for every dollar and even screwing over family.
To those of us who aren't like that, we can't imagine being like that.
I've forgiven my brother but I'd be indifferent and maybe a bit happy if karma took care of his family. But from the stories I've heard, these 'people' seem to be doing pretty well. Obviously we don't know their entire lives.
It'd be more satisfying if they all ended up suffering here and now rather than the afterlife.
I have no regrets with regards to my parents. I took care of them for 14 years and Dad, Mom and I were good. My retard brother only got cash a bit earlier than he would have if he decided to act like a human, So I'm good.
Time for dishes including all the stuff at the bottom of the oven.
Later.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:05 AM (2GCMq)
Good morning and prayers sent.
I've actually been rejoining society lately. I've been talking with my neighbours and we've been sharing stories.
It's amazing how many have family members or in-laws who became horrible, like my brother, grasping for every dollar and even screwing over family.
To those of us who aren't like that, we can't imagine being like that.
I've forgiven my brother but I'd be indifferent and maybe a bit happy if karma took care of his family. But from the stories I've heard, these 'people' seem to be doing pretty well. Obviously we don't know their entire lives.
It'd be more satisfying if they all ended up suffering here and now rather than the afterlife.
I have no regrets with regards to my parents. I took care of them for 14 years and Dad, Mom and I were good. My retard brother only got cash a bit earlier than he would have if he decided to act like a human, So I'm good.
Time for dishes including all the stuff at the bottom of the oven.
Later.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:31 AM (jvJvP)
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Her Majesty and Varus do battle again today in Longview. They return on Sunday and are at home for two weeks, then they're off for over three weeks to Greeley, CO, then Lake Elmo, MN, then Amana, IA.
Her Majesty and Varus do battle again today in Longview. They return on Sunday and are at home for two weeks, then they're off for over three weeks to Greeley, CO, then Lake Elmo, MN, then Amana, IA.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:32 AM (HZi96)
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Good morning! Big thunderstorm yesterday evening dumped 2 inches of rain, so this morning it's 75 degrees and 97% humidity with more rain coming later today.
It's been a wet summer so far.
It's been a wet summer so far.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 26, 2025 08:35 AM (wVcYX)
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Mmmmm, big rotating the ash shakers.
Posted by: Sir-Mix-A-Lot at July 26, 2025 08:35 AM (i0F8b)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 26, 2025 08:36 AM (bss/y)
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So you like big ash shakers and you cannot lie?
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 26, 2025 08:36 AM (XQo4F)
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God morgon, hur mår alla?
Posted by: runner at July 26, 2025 08:39 AM (g47mK)
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Have a great day, everyone.
May you all have no flood warnings or angry skies in your local area.
May you all have no flood warnings or angry skies in your local area.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (u82oZ)
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Bitch and Moan time. This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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I have a mild addiction to Low IQ baseball videos. One striking thing is that consistently good teams rarely appear in them. They don't overthrow the cutoff man, or throw to the wrong base, or forget how many outs there are, or get thrown out on the bases like a nincompoop (TOOTBLAN), or botch double plays.
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Bitch and Moan time. This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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I have a mild addiction to Low IQ baseball videos. One striking thing is that consistently good teams rarely appear in them. They don't overthrow the cutoff man, or throw to the wrong base, or forget how many outs there are, or get thrown out on the bases like a nincompoop (TOOTBLAN), or botch double plays.
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
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Good morning, one and all. It's going to be another day at home since my knee injury has decided that my having a happy life needs to stop right now.
In prayer related requests: I ask for one for a gentleman who I only knew online but he was always a good person to deal with. One of his friends tried contacting him last weekend and it got to the point that he called the local Sheriff's office to do a welfare check. He was found in his recliner, having passed away peacefully.
In prayer related requests: I ask for one for a gentleman who I only knew online but he was always a good person to deal with. One of his friends tried contacting him last weekend and it got to the point that he called the local Sheriff's office to do a welfare check. He was found in his recliner, having passed away peacefully.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (7xrfc)
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One of his friends tried contacting him last weekend and it got to the point that he called the local Sheriff's office to do a welfare check. He was found in his recliner, having passed away peacefully.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (7xrfc)
Been there. How sad.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (7xrfc)
Been there. How sad.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 08:41 AM (SfhV1)
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102- I'd be lying if I said I don't struggle with wishing bad thoughts and/or taking some satisfaction seeing consequences come to fruition with ex wife. She seemed so unconcerned/oblivious/brazen regarding the pain she inflicted on our family. She seemed to cavalierly throw away her faith, family, vows, all because, "I can only think of myself and God wants me to be happy." Well, we moved on, got better, healed, and clung to each other, recognizing that faith, friends, and family are the only truly valuable things in life. She threw them all away for concerts, boat rides, and hanging out in bars. Then, suddenly, 18-20 months later, she started with the anonymous accounts, harassing and stalking me, and trying to re-enter the children's lives (while simultaneously avoiding me and her in-laws). For example, she "attended" #4's college graduation at Alabama this past May, but "secretly" texting our daughter to meet her here and there (at her great inconvenience). I don't want to be uncharitable as say so she could play "loving mom" but why not at least make an attempt to, if not mend fences, at least cultivate civility? I suppose there's some significant regret/embarassment.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:42 AM (hlNLQ)
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Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (7xrfc
Sorry about the death of your online friend. Prayers too for all who will miss him.
Any more news about recovery from your knee injury? Things you can do for it? I will pray.
Sorry about the death of your online friend. Prayers too for all who will miss him.
Any more news about recovery from your knee injury? Things you can do for it? I will pray.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 08:43 AM (2GCMq)
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Counting blessings this weekend, in the face of the challenges we face, and we are hopeful and thankful.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at July 26, 2025 08:44 AM (E0Rvm)
Posted by: The Washington Nationals at July 26, 2025 08:44 AM (XQo4F)
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Anyway, my point is, it's hard not to see her suffering now, and think "I told you so" and "you're getting what you deserve" but, then I remember "forgive us our trespasses as WE forgive" and that all of us deserve hell but for Christ not only forgiving us, but, being truly innocent, taking our sins upon Himself. Like I said, it's hard. It's hard every damn day. But when I catch myself, I try to call myself out and correct it. As Paul said, "love is patient, love is kind, love keeps no record of wrongs."
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (hlNLQ)
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"I can only think of myself and God wants me to be happy."
Almost the exact words of my sister when she left her husband for a guy with money. (Who I have to admit is a really nice guy. Still.)
Almost the exact words of my sister when she left her husband for a guy with money. (Who I have to admit is a really nice guy. Still.)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (SfhV1)
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Sort of appropriate for the Prayer Thread.
As I was driving the other day, I got tired of the radio stations I normally listen to and wound up listening to a preacher who gave me a most interesting insight.
He said take a look at your ubiquitous mobile phone statistics and you will find it observes your phone activities and reports them to you (as well as to the phone company and Bob).
For example, you spent an average of 4 hours and sixteen minutes per day on your phone last week. Now just think of the positive accomplishments you might have been able to achieve if you had used that 4+ hours per day to study the Bible, write a book, help a needy neighbor, tutor a child, volunteer at a food bank, or any number of worthy activities!
Kind of eye opening...
As I was driving the other day, I got tired of the radio stations I normally listen to and wound up listening to a preacher who gave me a most interesting insight.
He said take a look at your ubiquitous mobile phone statistics and you will find it observes your phone activities and reports them to you (as well as to the phone company and Bob).
For example, you spent an average of 4 hours and sixteen minutes per day on your phone last week. Now just think of the positive accomplishments you might have been able to achieve if you had used that 4+ hours per day to study the Bible, write a book, help a needy neighbor, tutor a child, volunteer at a food bank, or any number of worthy activities!
Kind of eye opening...
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (hOUT3)
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I have a mild addiction to Low IQ baseball videos. One striking thing is that consistently good teams rarely appear in them. They don't overthrow the cutoff man, or throw to the wrong base, or forget how many outs there are, or get thrown out on the bases like a nincompoop (TOOTBLAN), or botch double plays.
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
100% correct
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
100% correct
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (miSxm)
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Grammie! Love ya- Go Cubs!
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:48 AM (hlNLQ)
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Hey Nevergiveup,
What are you doing now?
You sold/bailed(?) on your dental practice, went into the Navy as a dentist, and now you're doing what?
Sounds like a different job entirely.
What are you doing now?
You sold/bailed(?) on your dental practice, went into the Navy as a dentist, and now you're doing what?
Sounds like a different job entirely.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:49 AM (iJfKG)
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Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
At least they are not as bad as the Atlanta Braves. They can't hit and their relief pitching is awful.
At least they are not as bad as the Atlanta Braves. They can't hit and their relief pitching is awful.
Posted by: dantesed at July 26, 2025 08:49 AM (Oy/m2)
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the Pawn Stars meme cracked me up
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 08:50 AM (AOsQT)
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Any more news about recovery from your knee injury? Things you can do for it? I will pray.
Thank you, Fen. The original diagnosis from the MRI was this:
"There is a sprain of the medial collateral ligament, evidence of a prior PCL injury, joint effusion and cartilage loss."
Now the last three items are courtesy of the Marine Corps and age. As for the current problem, the PT thinks that there is a problem with one of the joints. This may result in a Cortisol shot but I'll wait and see. The only good I'm seeing is that surgery is not recommended.
And I'm annoyed that Aikido practice is on hold until further notice. grrr.
Thank you, Fen. The original diagnosis from the MRI was this:
"There is a sprain of the medial collateral ligament, evidence of a prior PCL injury, joint effusion and cartilage loss."
Now the last three items are courtesy of the Marine Corps and age. As for the current problem, the PT thinks that there is a problem with one of the joints. This may result in a Cortisol shot but I'll wait and see. The only good I'm seeing is that surgery is not recommended.
And I'm annoyed that Aikido practice is on hold until further notice. grrr.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:50 AM (7xrfc)
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>>> And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
That's a dramatic way to say they are in second place 5 1/2 games out.
That's a dramatic way to say they are in second place 5 1/2 games out.
Posted by: fluffy at July 26, 2025 08:51 AM (AN2gy)
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Almost forgot: Fen and Grammie, thank you for the kind words. I'm thankful in that his passing was apparently peaceful. The problem is that there is a debate going on about how and where he will be buried.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:52 AM (7xrfc)
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That's a dramatic way to say they are in second place 5 1/2 games out.
Posted by: fluffy at July 26, 2025 08:51 AM (AN2gy)
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And Tampa Bay is 9 games out. I know it's Saturday, but do the math.
That's a dramatic way to say they are in second place 5 1/2 games out.
Posted by: fluffy at July 26, 2025 08:51 AM (AN2gy)
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And Tampa Bay is 9 games out. I know it's Saturday, but do the math.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:53 AM (HZi96)
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The problem is that there is a debate going on about how and where he will be buried.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:52 AM (7xrfc)
Death is messy, isn't it? I am going to write up EVERYTHING and give it to my kids so they can avoid some of the nonsense.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:52 AM (7xrfc)
Death is messy, isn't it? I am going to write up EVERYTHING and give it to my kids so they can avoid some of the nonsense.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 08:54 AM (SfhV1)
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The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
100% correct
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Amateurs. The Seattle Mariners first season was 1977 and the still have to make it a World Series. Worse is their two best shots were destroyed in 2000 and 2001 when they managed to fubar everything by losing to the Yankees in the ALCS. Nothing has improved since then. On the other hand you can get toasted grasshoppers at their games.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
100% correct
Posted by: Nevergiveup
Amateurs. The Seattle Mariners first season was 1977 and the still have to make it a World Series. Worse is their two best shots were destroyed in 2000 and 2001 when they managed to fubar everything by losing to the Yankees in the ALCS. Nothing has improved since then. On the other hand you can get toasted grasshoppers at their games.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 08:54 AM (NXz8h)
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Good Saturday morning, horde.
Prayers for all of you.
I am specifically praying today for those who are gripped by addiction, consumed by life's traumas. It's so prevalent, and heartbreaking.
Prayers for all of you.
I am specifically praying today for those who are gripped by addiction, consumed by life's traumas. It's so prevalent, and heartbreaking.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 08:54 AM (h7ZuX)
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You sold/bailed(?) on your dental practice, went into the Navy as a dentist, and now you're doing what?
Sounds like a different job entirely.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:49 AM (iJfKG)
No still have my dental practice and now I am also a Consultant to The DOD and DHA working for one of the Civilian Contractors
Sounds like a different job entirely.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:49 AM (iJfKG)
No still have my dental practice and now I am also a Consultant to The DOD and DHA working for one of the Civilian Contractors
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:55 AM (miSxm)
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (m6BJL)
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Stateless, day eight?
What are you doing, cleaning that basement with a toothbrush?
What are you doing, cleaning that basement with a toothbrush?
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (n4GiU)
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No still have my dental practice and now I am also a Consultant to The DOD and DHA working for one of the Civilian Contractors
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:55 AM (miSxm)
Nice.
Double income.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:55 AM (miSxm)
Nice.
Double income.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (iJfKG)
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However, fervent prayers for {{{grammie winger}}} and her husband the Rev. The Rev's brother was found dead by a wellness check.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
Oh, no. Lord, have mercy.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at July 26, 2025 07:16 AM (u82oZ)
Oh, no. Lord, have mercy.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (h7ZuX)
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Colorado gray wolf update # 1
The notorious Copper Creek wolf pack was involved in another cattle death last week.
https://is.gd/rSMV4D
The pack, which had a rogue member (repeat cow offender) decommissioned by high velocity lead therapy last month, was seen cavorting in a sun-dappled meadow with a provocatively dressed juvenile cow. The 'calf' was later found dead by unknown causes. CPW suspects the calf was "asking for it" and may have been inadvertently cavorted to death.
The notorious Copper Creek wolf pack was involved in another cattle death last week.
https://is.gd/rSMV4D
The pack, which had a rogue member (repeat cow offender) decommissioned by high velocity lead therapy last month, was seen cavorting in a sun-dappled meadow with a provocatively dressed juvenile cow. The 'calf' was later found dead by unknown causes. CPW suspects the calf was "asking for it" and may have been inadvertently cavorted to death.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (poXs5)
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No still have my dental practice and now I am also a Consultant to The DOD and DHA working for one of the Civilian Contractors
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:55 AM (miSxm)
Nice.
Double income.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (iJfKG)
Well the Consulting job is inconsistent but they just asked me to also help with the Army besides the Navy and Marines so I "assume" the hours will grow
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:55 AM (miSxm)
Nice.
Double income.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 08:56 AM (iJfKG)
Well the Consulting job is inconsistent but they just asked me to also help with the Army besides the Navy and Marines so I "assume" the hours will grow
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:57 AM (miSxm)
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Oh, and congratulations to the Rockies for rising from possibly historically bad to basic mediocre.
How not to be remembered. The 1961 (?) Mets thank you.
How not to be remembered. The 1961 (?) Mets thank you.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:59 AM (n4GiU)
Posted by: As Dennis Miller was fond of saying at July 26, 2025 08:59 AM (XQo4F)
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Good morning all.
I'll enjoy my coffee and crossword once the cat is finished attacking cartoon sushi rolls and a stuffed axolotl.
We both have rich lives.
I'll enjoy my coffee and crossword once the cat is finished attacking cartoon sushi rolls and a stuffed axolotl.
We both have rich lives.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (kpS4V)
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Colorado imports wolves, then kills them when they exhibit wolf-like behavior. Brilliant.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AOsQT)
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Good morning dear morons and thanks to annie mh and you horde for praying.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (JvZF+)
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>>> And Tampa Bay is 9 games out. I know it's Saturday, but do the math.
Yes, I looked at the standings.
Go Sox!
Yes, I looked at the standings.
Go Sox!
Posted by: fluffy at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AN2gy)
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Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:50
I'm sorry. You've said how much you miss the Akido.
And I have heard of people being helped with the cortisol shots.
I'm sorry. You've said how much you miss the Akido.
And I have heard of people being helped with the cortisol shots.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 26, 2025 09:01 AM (2GCMq)
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How not to be remembered. The 1961 (?) Mets thank you.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:59 AM (n4GiU)
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The 1962 Mets weren't even the worst team up to then. That palm was taken by the 1916 Philadelphia A's and the 1935 Boston Braves.
How not to be remembered. The 1961 (?) Mets thank you.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:59 AM (n4GiU)
__________
The 1962 Mets weren't even the worst team up to then. That palm was taken by the 1916 Philadelphia A's and the 1935 Boston Braves.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 09:02 AM (HZi96)
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Well the Consulting job is inconsistent but they just asked me to also help with the Army besides the Navy and Marines so I "assume" the hours will grow
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:57 AM (miSxm)
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Is there a lot of extracting crayons from teeth?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 08:57 AM (miSxm)
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Is there a lot of extracting crayons from teeth?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 26, 2025 09:02 AM (kpS4V)
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Sorry to hear about that grammie. It's rough, but there are worse ways to go. Prayers for you and Rev.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 26, 2025 09:04 AM (bss/y)
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (SfhV1)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (JvZF+)
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142 Colorado imports wolves, then kills them when they exhibit wolf-like behavior. Brilliant.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AOsQT)
Wait, you mean they were not hunted to extinction for no reason?!
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AOsQT)
Wait, you mean they were not hunted to extinction for no reason?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (bss/y)
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And I'm annoyed that Aikido practice is on hold until further notice. grrr.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:50 AM
Maybe use the time to take up a musical instrument, the uke-lele?
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 08:50 AM
Maybe use the time to take up a musical instrument, the uke-lele?
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (0sNs1)
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NGU long time no see hope you are well.
Did you do a gig with IDF?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (JvZF+)
No. Was in Israel about 1 year and 3 months ago volunteering at a Clinic in Jerusalem
Did you do a gig with IDF?
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (JvZF+)
No. Was in Israel about 1 year and 3 months ago volunteering at a Clinic in Jerusalem
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 26, 2025 09:06 AM (miSxm)
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77 Speaking of cleaning . . . For some reason my bathroom vanity drawer is always adrift in some kind of soft dust. I don't know if it comes from something I have in the drawer, or from the surface overhead.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
Might be the toilet paper. Some fluffy brands produce a lot of dust.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 08:12 AM (omVj0)
Might be the toilet paper. Some fluffy brands produce a lot of dust.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 09:08 AM (h7ZuX)
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[i}I'm sorry. You've said how much you miss the Aikido.
The really annoying part is that my teacher was going to begin the long prep work for me to test for 2nd Degree Black Belt.
I suggested dropping me off at the local Waffle House at 3 in the morning and come back later. He took it under advisement.
Death is messy, isn't it? I am going to write up EVERYTHING and give it to my kids so they can avoid some of the nonsense.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
We never had kids so we're going to have to start figuring things out for ourselves. I am hopeful that towards the end, we're in one of those retirement communities that simply handle things for us.
The really annoying part is that my teacher was going to begin the long prep work for me to test for 2nd Degree Black Belt.
I suggested dropping me off at the local Waffle House at 3 in the morning and come back later. He took it under advisement.
Death is messy, isn't it? I am going to write up EVERYTHING and give it to my kids so they can avoid some of the nonsense.
Posted by: grammie winger - cheesehead
We never had kids so we're going to have to start figuring things out for ourselves. I am hopeful that towards the end, we're in one of those retirement communities that simply handle things for us.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 09:08 AM (7xrfc)
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Here in SC, for my entire life, school has let out for summer the first week of June, and started the new school year around the third week of August.
That only got extended out if we had to have make-up days if we’d had days off due to weather, usually because of tropical storms or hurricanes, and occasionally because of snow.
And we never got a day off for Labor Day.
I remember walking home from the bus stop one day when I was around 7 and an older lady who was down from up North visiting her child who had moved down here stopped me to ask me why I was in school on Labor Day.
She was amazed we were already in school and said they didn’t start back until September, after Labor Day, where she was from.
I walked home wondering what the hell Labor Day was, since I’d never gotten a day off for it.
That only got extended out if we had to have make-up days if we’d had days off due to weather, usually because of tropical storms or hurricanes, and occasionally because of snow.
And we never got a day off for Labor Day.
I remember walking home from the bus stop one day when I was around 7 and an older lady who was down from up North visiting her child who had moved down here stopped me to ask me why I was in school on Labor Day.
She was amazed we were already in school and said they didn’t start back until September, after Labor Day, where she was from.
I walked home wondering what the hell Labor Day was, since I’d never gotten a day off for it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 09:08 AM (6ydKt)
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Morning Horde, thx MisHum.
Prayers to the Horse and their loved ones in need.
Guy on A's hit four homers in last night's game. First rookie to do it. Funny part , a guy I've known his whole life hit a two run homer for the Astros, Zack Short. Played ball with his father as a kid , real good player. Zack's a great fielder , fast and some power. Strikes out a lot. Rooting for him
Prayers to the Horse and their loved ones in need.
Guy on A's hit four homers in last night's game. First rookie to do it. Funny part , a guy I've known his whole life hit a two run homer for the Astros, Zack Short. Played ball with his father as a kid , real good player. Zack's a great fielder , fast and some power. Strikes out a lot. Rooting for him
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 26, 2025 09:08 AM (hIY2p)
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Colorado gray wolf update # 2
Dateline July 23, 2025
Two gray wolves have been reported dead, ne by a mountain lion and one from injuries sustained in a coyote foot trap.
"CPW...said the average gray wolf lifespan is about three to four years."
Alternate headline: Dogs and Cats NOT Lying Down Together
Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years? They seem unfit or incapable of sustainable survival without massive human support and being protected as an endangered species.
Dateline July 23, 2025
Two gray wolves have been reported dead, ne by a mountain lion and one from injuries sustained in a coyote foot trap.
"CPW...said the average gray wolf lifespan is about three to four years."
Alternate headline: Dogs and Cats NOT Lying Down Together
Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years? They seem unfit or incapable of sustainable survival without massive human support and being protected as an endangered species.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (poXs5)
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I have a praise report. My parents are on a motorcycle vacation and had made it from Houston to Montana when they realized one of the tires was showing its core. They were able go safely get to a place where they could have it towed to Billings. It took a bit to find two matching replacement tires, but the shop did eventually and they should be on their way again by afternoon today.
I'm very grateful they didn't have a blowout at freeway speeds and that the shop was able to come up with the matching tires.
I'm very grateful they didn't have a blowout at freeway speeds and that the shop was able to come up with the matching tires.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (lFFaq)
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If it's in the bathroom, I'd think it woukd be from the toilet paper.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:15 AM (jvJvP)
Oh, Stateless was already on it.
Stateless, I'm happy to see you're having some interaction with the neighbors. That's good for everyone.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 08:15 AM (jvJvP)
Oh, Stateless was already on it.
Stateless, I'm happy to see you're having some interaction with the neighbors. That's good for everyone.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (h7ZuX)
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Good morning Mis Hum and Horde
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (+qU29)
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Maybe use the time to take up a musical instrument, the uke-lele?
Posted by: Duncanthrax
OK, I was about to respond to that until I saw the pun in your sentence. Bravo, sir!
(To the confused: "Uke" is the person attacking you.)
Posted by: Duncanthrax
OK, I was about to respond to that until I saw the pun in your sentence. Bravo, sir!
(To the confused: "Uke" is the person attacking you.)
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 09:10 AM (7xrfc)
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They seem unfit or incapable of sustainable survival without massive human support and being protected as an endangered species.
Kind of like pandas, isn't it?
Kind of like pandas, isn't it?
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 09:11 AM (7xrfc)
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Okay, now to read the content...
oooh, I see MisHum is not declaring an outright ban on running with sharp objects this morning. Could this signal a softening of long-standing blog policy?
oooh, I see MisHum is not declaring an outright ban on running with sharp objects this morning. Could this signal a softening of long-standing blog policy?
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:11 AM (poXs5)
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Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world with out end. Amen.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:11 AM (ZOv7s)
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Colorado imports wolves, then kills them when they exhibit wolf-like behavior. Brilliant.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AOsQT)
Wait, you mean they were not hunted to extinction for no reason?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (bss/y)
In the middle of our middle class neighborhood in the city proper, bobcats and coyotes have been showing up on a regular basis.
BONUS! Occasional report of a mountain lion at a nearby park.
People mostly seem to understand that their pets are at risk of being considered a yummy nighttime snack, but-
apparently haven't figured out that small children are also on the menu.
I'm pretty much for the elimination of a dangerous carnivores within oh say a 20 mile radius around cities.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:00 AM (AOsQT)
Wait, you mean they were not hunted to extinction for no reason?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at July 26, 2025 09:05 AM (bss/y)
In the middle of our middle class neighborhood in the city proper, bobcats and coyotes have been showing up on a regular basis.
BONUS! Occasional report of a mountain lion at a nearby park.
People mostly seem to understand that their pets are at risk of being considered a yummy nighttime snack, but-
apparently haven't figured out that small children are also on the menu.
I'm pretty much for the elimination of a dangerous carnivores within oh say a 20 mile radius around cities.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 09:12 AM (iJfKG)
Posted by: dantesed at July 26, 2025 09:12 AM (Oy/m2)
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Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years? They seem unfit or incapable of sustainable survival without massive human support and being protected as an endangered species.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (poXs5)
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Nature worship fills the hole where God used to be.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (poXs5)
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Nature worship fills the hole where God used to be.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: The confused at July 26, 2025 09:13 AM (XQo4F)
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:15 AM (poXs5)
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Except for maybe 6 bathroom trips slept 10 hours.
Took a 10mg Melatonin, yeah goofy continuous dreams all night.
Took a 10mg Melatonin, yeah goofy continuous dreams all night.
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:15 AM (+qU29)
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>Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years?
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because everything the voters know about nature comes from PBS documentaries and Disney movies
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because everything the voters know about nature comes from PBS documentaries and Disney movies
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:15 AM (AOsQT)
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88 Have any of you followed King Randall on X?
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Notsothoreau I haven't heard of him, but checking out his x feed - very inspiring
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Notsothoreau I haven't heard of him, but checking out his x feed - very inspiring
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 26, 2025 09:16 AM (6U1c2)
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Like I said, it's hard. It's hard every damn day. But when I catch myself, I try to call myself out and correct it. As Paul said, "love is patient, love is kind, love keeps no record of wrongs."
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (hlNLQ)
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My late mother-in-law was a very difficult person. Manipulative to the extreme, completely devoid of any sense of remorse or contrition for what she did to her children, and it tore my wife apart.
There is a line between forgiving someone and enabling them. There is also "fraternal correction" where we try to set someone straight. There's also the need to protect your kids from her.
Ultimately, the situation with my mother-in-law was resolved by a rare form of incurable cancer, just as the volatile relationship between my daughter and her ex-husband ended due to his death.
Certainly I do not mean to prophesy, merely note that cycles of behavior seem to provoke their own response.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:45 AM (hlNLQ)
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My late mother-in-law was a very difficult person. Manipulative to the extreme, completely devoid of any sense of remorse or contrition for what she did to her children, and it tore my wife apart.
There is a line between forgiving someone and enabling them. There is also "fraternal correction" where we try to set someone straight. There's also the need to protect your kids from her.
Ultimately, the situation with my mother-in-law was resolved by a rare form of incurable cancer, just as the volatile relationship between my daughter and her ex-husband ended due to his death.
Certainly I do not mean to prophesy, merely note that cycles of behavior seem to provoke their own response.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:17 AM (ZOv7s)
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Took a 10mg Melatonin, yeah goofy continuous dreams all night.
Posted by: Skip
You are lucky, tried it once and had graphic vivid nightmares, not good dreams at all. Never again!
Posted by: Skip
You are lucky, tried it once and had graphic vivid nightmares, not good dreams at all. Never again!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 09:17 AM (hOUT3)
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Except for maybe 6 bathroom trips ....
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:15 AM (+qU29)
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Get off my lawn!
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:15 AM (+qU29)
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Get off my lawn!
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:18 AM (JvZF+)
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Hope all your prayers have been answered!
Posted by: Unkaren at July 26, 2025 09:18 AM (J4BK5)
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You are lucky, tried it once and had graphic vivid nightmares, not good dreams at all. Never again!
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 09:17 AM (hOUT3)
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Never take the brown Melatonin.
Posted by: Hrothgar, The Hrothgar at July 26, 2025 09:17 AM (hOUT3)
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Never take the brown Melatonin.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 09:19 AM (JvZF+)
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Melatonin is peyote except your spirit animal tries to eat you.
Posted by: Puddleglum, chillin' in Amish Country at July 26, 2025 09:20 AM (uGaBv)
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Math rant:
*"CPW...said the average gray wolf lifespan is about three to four years."*
No.
An average is a number, like 3.4. "Three to four years" is a range.
Try this instead: "Gray wolves usually live between three and four years."
*exhales*
(Puts away soap box. Goes back to lurking.)
*"CPW...said the average gray wolf lifespan is about three to four years."*
No.
An average is a number, like 3.4. "Three to four years" is a range.
Try this instead: "Gray wolves usually live between three and four years."
*exhales*
(Puts away soap box. Goes back to lurking.)
Posted by: Pedantic jerk at July 26, 2025 09:20 AM (XQo4F)
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Morning peeps.
Whilst scanning various threads and columns I came across a link on 𝕏 from our very own co-blogger, Buck Throckmorton about redrawing state, county and city boundaries.
Pull quote: "Secession isn’t a relic of the past — it’s a tool for the present. Rural counties, fed-up suburbs, and even Canadian provinces are ready to break away from failed regimes."
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Link: Goes to The Blaze
https://tinyurl.com/4mkrnbh5
Whilst scanning various threads and columns I came across a link on 𝕏 from our very own co-blogger, Buck Throckmorton about redrawing state, county and city boundaries.
Pull quote: "Secession isn’t a relic of the past — it’s a tool for the present. Rural counties, fed-up suburbs, and even Canadian provinces are ready to break away from failed regimes."
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Link: Goes to The Blaze
https://tinyurl.com/4mkrnbh5
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 26, 2025 09:21 AM (Q4IgG)
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>>> Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years?
They keep the elk from eating your shrubs.
They keep the elk from eating your shrubs.
Posted by: fluffy at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (AN2gy)
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Random news observation: I see constant references in coverage of the border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia that the "root cause" is French colonialism.
Really? These people who have thousands of years of history were just passively sitting there until the French drew some lines on a map? This is the same b.s. that we got over Ukraine beginning in 2022. It began long, long before that.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Really? These people who have thousands of years of history were just passively sitting there until the French drew some lines on a map? This is the same b.s. that we got over Ukraine beginning in 2022. It began long, long before that.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
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Farmer Bob, it almost sounds like your ex had some kind of mid-life mental health break.
At the risk of triggering a bunch of horde hormonal humor - was she going through menopause at the time?
At the risk of triggering a bunch of horde hormonal humor - was she going through menopause at the time?
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Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:32 AM (HZi96)
Greeley in August? She has my condolences.
Greeley in August? She has my condolences.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2025 09:23 AM (lFFaq)
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Speaking of cleaning . . . For some reason my bathroom vanity drawer is always adrift in some kind of soft dust. I don't know if it comes from something I have in the drawer, or from the surface overhead.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025
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Might be the toilet paper. Some fluffy brands produce a lot of dust.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025
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Well, there certainly is a bit of dust *atop* the counter; my shaving kit, smooth leather, has dust on it, and the counter top needs to be wiped down periodically. That could be from the toilet paper. But this is *inside* a drawer I keep closed most of the time.
Well, I cleaned it out and threw out a lot of junk. Now we'll see what happens.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025
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Might be the toilet paper. Some fluffy brands produce a lot of dust.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at July 26, 2025
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Well, there certainly is a bit of dust *atop* the counter; my shaving kit, smooth leather, has dust on it, and the counter top needs to be wiped down periodically. That could be from the toilet paper. But this is *inside* a drawer I keep closed most of the time.
Well, I cleaned it out and threw out a lot of junk. Now we'll see what happens.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:24 AM (omVj0)
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Musical Interlude
Casey MacGill - Vocalist, Uke, piano, trumpet, composer, arranger, and just generally awesome. A musicians musician.
To give you intro to him
https://youtu.be/8eFR3krXppE
A recent project.
Swing Nation
Roycroft Project
Casey MacGill Orchestra
https://is.gd/b5ORMD
Casey MacGill - Vocalist, Uke, piano, trumpet, composer, arranger, and just generally awesome. A musicians musician.
To give you intro to him
https://youtu.be/8eFR3krXppE
A recent project.
Swing Nation
Roycroft Project
Casey MacGill Orchestra
https://is.gd/b5ORMD
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:24 AM (NXz8h)
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Have to meet my sister at my parents this afternoon, something about a wheelchair for my dad, not sure have to pick it up, put it together or what.
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:25 AM (+qU29)
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It's been a wet summer so far.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 26, 2025 08:35 AM (wVcYX)
I definitely prefer it to last year's rain in only tropical storm and hurricane amounts with absolutely no rain for months in between.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 26, 2025 08:35 AM (wVcYX)
I definitely prefer it to last year's rain in only tropical storm and hurricane amounts with absolutely no rain for months in between.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2025 09:25 AM (lFFaq)
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184- absolutely. She def had major personality changes with onset of menopause, just became a completely different person
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 09:25 AM (hlNLQ)
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Ugh. When did I stop drinking coffee? That's just crazy.
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 09:26 AM (ciYHQ)
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I walked home wondering what the hell Labor Day was, since I’d never gotten a day off for it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025
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I had no idea what "Memorial Day" as a holiday was either. When I went to school into early June, it wasn't a holiday yet, and after that I was out of school by the third week of May anyway.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025
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I had no idea what "Memorial Day" as a holiday was either. When I went to school into early June, it wasn't a holiday yet, and after that I was out of school by the third week of May anyway.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:28 AM (omVj0)
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Well, I've put off my Saturday 5 miler for long enough. Have a great weekend everyone!
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 09:28 AM (hlNLQ)
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good morning MisHum, Horde
Posted by: callsign claymore at July 26, 2025 09:30 AM (PClog)
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exhales*
(Puts away soap box. Goes back to lurking.)
Posted by: Pedantic jerk at July 26,
Or just change about to between.
Not normally, but can get
(Puts away soap box. Goes back to lurking.)
Posted by: Pedantic jerk at July 26,
Or just change about to between.
Not normally, but can get
Posted by: Pedantic also at July 26, 2025 09:30 AM (n4GiU)
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> It's been a wet summer so far.
Posted by: Count de Monet
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We're just shy of 50" for the year... so far.
Posted by: Count de Monet
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We're just shy of 50" for the year... so far.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 26, 2025 09:31 AM (Q4IgG)
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Watched a Nature show about the American ocelot last night. There is a species of ocelot that is all over Mexico, and used to range way up into Texas and even SW Lousy-ana. But now in the US it's down to about 120 individuals in two little ranch areas in extreme SE Texas. They are handsome animals, "about twice the size of a house cat" said the episode, and seem to produce only about two kittens per litter.
The biologists on the show had hopes that maybe some of the Mexico animals could be relocated to TX. The landscape is the same in both places.
The biologists on the show had hopes that maybe some of the Mexico animals could be relocated to TX. The landscape is the same in both places.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:32 AM (omVj0)
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School for me always started the day after Labor Day. I was surprised to find out that some part so far country started in August. But not having Labor Day off seems weird. That’s a federal holiday.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 26, 2025 09:32 AM (Vvm2m)
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Errands today? Got to buy some filters for the cats' water fountain. The grocery store can wait until tomorrow or Monday. Maybe we can run over to Brocato's Ice Cream Parlor for some gelato later this morning. . . .
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:33 AM (omVj0)
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... It began long, long before that.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
Not that I'm for war, however-
War is seen in every human group everywhere at one time or another on Planet Earth.
War is the human way of settling insoluble problems.
I don't see the big dealio if two countries of minimal interest to the US one way or another decide to put up their dukes.
I suppose if "I" were to change "war", I'd change ito the Olde-Fashioned Reason for going to war and that was the acquisition of national wealth and power and land. That imposes certain limits if those are the goals
Going to war over grudges or ideological nonsense(ex: islam) is generally a game for a-holes. Because, there appear to be no limits on the violence, time or otherwise.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
Not that I'm for war, however-
War is seen in every human group everywhere at one time or another on Planet Earth.
War is the human way of settling insoluble problems.
I don't see the big dealio if two countries of minimal interest to the US one way or another decide to put up their dukes.
I suppose if "I" were to change "war", I'd change ito the Olde-Fashioned Reason for going to war and that was the acquisition of national wealth and power and land. That imposes certain limits if those are the goals
Going to war over grudges or ideological nonsense(ex: islam) is generally a game for a-holes. Because, there appear to be no limits on the violence, time or otherwise.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 09:34 AM (iJfKG)
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School for me always started the day after Labor Day. I was surprised to find out that some part so far country started in August. But not having Labor Day off seems weird. That’s a federal holiday.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Las Cruces, NM public schools start on, wait for it....July 25.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald
Las Cruces, NM public schools start on, wait for it....July 25.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:35 AM (NXz8h)
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How many gray wolves are there?
Posted by: dantesed
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At the end of 2024 there were 15, in Jan 2025 fifteen more were imported from B.C., and there have been 9 confirmed deaths, plus a handful of new born-in-the-wild litters, so probably around 25-30 total as of now. Plan has been to introduce fifteen each year for a total of four years.
This guy does a deep dive:
https://is.gd/Qa452T
"Colorado‘s Outrageously Expensive Wolf Re-introduction Program"
Posted by: dantesed
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At the end of 2024 there were 15, in Jan 2025 fifteen more were imported from B.C., and there have been 9 confirmed deaths, plus a handful of new born-in-the-wild litters, so probably around 25-30 total as of now. Plan has been to introduce fifteen each year for a total of four years.
This guy does a deep dive:
https://is.gd/Qa452T
"Colorado‘s Outrageously Expensive Wolf Re-introduction Program"
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:36 AM (poXs5)
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Good morning all.
Getting ready for my second cup of coffee after getting caught up with you all.
Should I make bacon?
(Rhetorical question)
24 days til hip surgery. I am in the what will be will be stage.
Getting ready for my second cup of coffee after getting caught up with you all.
Should I make bacon?
(Rhetorical question)
24 days til hip surgery. I am in the what will be will be stage.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:37 AM (t/2Uw)
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School for me always started the day after Labor Day. I was surprised to find out that some part so far country started in August. But not having Labor Day off seems weird. That’s a federal holiday.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 26, 2025
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From my first grade days to the seventh, school always began on the Thursday after Labor Day. I guess Tuesday and Wednesday were for the teachers to get organized (and braced!) for the impact of the new school year.
Hurricane Betsy hit on 9/9/65, the first day of school, and that was a Thursday. No, the city and school board did NOT close the schools in advance, nor did they send us home early. I was there, the first day of jr. high, until 3:15. The rain had been hammering since 2:00. My mother met me at the bus stop with an umbrella, the only time she ever did that, but we needed it.
Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 26, 2025
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From my first grade days to the seventh, school always began on the Thursday after Labor Day. I guess Tuesday and Wednesday were for the teachers to get organized (and braced!) for the impact of the new school year.
Hurricane Betsy hit on 9/9/65, the first day of school, and that was a Thursday. No, the city and school board did NOT close the schools in advance, nor did they send us home early. I was there, the first day of jr. high, until 3:15. The rain had been hammering since 2:00. My mother met me at the bus stop with an umbrella, the only time she ever did that, but we needed it.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:38 AM (omVj0)
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How many gray wolves are there?
Posted by: dantesed
I read that as "gay wolves".
Out: Werewolves
In: Queerwolves
Colorado is weird, man.
Posted by: dantesed
I read that as "gay wolves".
Out: Werewolves
In: Queerwolves
Colorado is weird, man.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 09:38 AM (iJfKG)
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"Colorado‘s Outrageously Expensive Wolf Re-introduction Program"
Posted by: muldoon
Couldn't the State of Colorado relocate MS-13 gang members from Aurora and get the same result?
Posted by: muldoon
Couldn't the State of Colorado relocate MS-13 gang members from Aurora and get the same result?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:40 AM (NXz8h)
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As a kid in MA, school started the Wednesday after labor day, the teachers going back the day before.
By the time I had kids they had moved it up to late August return. Fucked up all the summer cottage on the coast families.
Then all the cottages got bought up and converted to year round homes, south shore and cape especially.
By the time I had kids they had moved it up to late August return. Fucked up all the summer cottage on the coast families.
Then all the cottages got bought up and converted to year round homes, south shore and cape especially.
Posted by: Pedantic also at July 26, 2025 09:40 AM (n4GiU)
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The governor of Colorado is a notorious buggerer, and his 'husband' is an animal rights fetishist. This likely was a driving force behind wolf reintroduction.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (AOsQT)
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Thanks for the Coffee Thread and Prayer Revival, Mis Hum and Annie!
Prayers up for all of God's children.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Prayers up for all of God's children.
And may God continue to bless the U.S.A. and Israel.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (kB9dk)
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Wife is dealing with anxiety. Poor thing just wishes she could start the day looking forward to something without overthinking everything. She has one of those gremlin minds tearing her down - she can be her own worst enemy. It saddens me that she can find so little joy in life. She's the sweetest thing, more than I deserve - patient, tolerant. Any woman who has married a Marine and tried to civilize us deserves some happiness.
And since im socially retarded I think Im going to give this over to God. We just moved back to Texas from DC, bought nice new house. So why not find a church to go to on a regular basis. I think she's starving spiritually. And unfortunately her Father has been diagnosed with cancer, and her mother is in poor. She's going to need strength soon. So I guess we're taking the plunge
And since im socially retarded I think Im going to give this over to God. We just moved back to Texas from DC, bought nice new house. So why not find a church to go to on a regular basis. I think she's starving spiritually. And unfortunately her Father has been diagnosed with cancer, and her mother is in poor. She's going to need strength soon. So I guess we're taking the plunge
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (ciYHQ)
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It's grift. They get lots of money for the wolf relocation program. That's the reason for it
Posted by: Notsothoreau at July 26, 2025 09:44 AM (TEi+a)
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{{{Sharon}}} I'm glad your surgery is finally scheduled. Looking forward to TX.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 26, 2025 09:44 AM (DnMuk)
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Good morning Horde, an abundance of prayers for all of you.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 26, 2025 09:44 AM (0nHVk)
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This weekend will see the Vietnam War travelling Wall make an appearance for a time.
Been there, done that and not sure I have the will or strength to repeat. I have never experienced anything like the effort it took to approach that panel and find the line and name.
Dear God, the price we paid to satisfy those bastards.
Been there, done that and not sure I have the will or strength to repeat. I have never experienced anything like the effort it took to approach that panel and find the line and name.
Dear God, the price we paid to satisfy those bastards.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at July 26, 2025 09:45 AM (hKoQL)
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I think thee is a romanticism about wolves. I don't know if it has to do with that they wee the precursor to dogs or something something alpha protector of the pack thing. I know I really like werewolf romance novels. 😉
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
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>Colorado is weird, man.
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It is. At this point, the only thing to recommend Colorado for is the scenery.
And maybe peaches and corn from the Western Slope.
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It is. At this point, the only thing to recommend Colorado for is the scenery.
And maybe peaches and corn from the Western Slope.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (AOsQT)
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I walked home wondering what the hell Labor Day was, since I’d never gotten a day off for it.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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I remember the same, growing up in SC. Now, in the upstate SC county I moved back to a couple years ago, they start back to school on August 1.
Posted by: SpeakingOf
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I remember the same, growing up in SC. Now, in the upstate SC county I moved back to a couple years ago, they start back to school on August 1.
Posted by: screaming in digital at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (DnMuk)
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Growing up in PA, my birthday present was the start of the school year.
Living on the Gulf Coast, my birthday present is the height of hurricane season.
Growing up in PA, my birthday present was the start of the school year.
Living on the Gulf Coast, my birthday present is the height of hurricane season.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 09:49 AM (HZi96)
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The Ride for the Wall people stop at the Las Cruces Elk's for a day. Makes you stand a little taller when the arrive. And when they leave you end up with a bit of dust in your eyes. That usually happens when the US Army helicopter from Fort Bliss takes off from the Elk's parking lot.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:49 AM (NXz8h)
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What happened to Colorado and the old west?
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:50 AM (+qU29)
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What happened to Colorado and the old west?
Posted by: Skip
John Denver. After he showed up everything went to hell.
Posted by: Skip
John Denver. After he showed up everything went to hell.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:51 AM (NXz8h)
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... I know I really like werewolf romance novels.
The Number One Problem with a Werewolf Romances?
Dog-knotting.
... I know I really like werewolf romance novels.
The Number One Problem with a Werewolf Romances?
Dog-knotting.
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 09:51 AM (iJfKG)
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Formula one is back from vacation
Qualifying at Spa Francorchamp in 10 minutes
Qualifying at Spa Francorchamp in 10 minutes
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:52 AM (+qU29)
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 09:52 AM (AOsQT)
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If I had not had the three months (approx.) off every summer as a kid and teen, I'd have gone insane. There were precious few school holidays during the year: Labor Day, Thanksgiving week, Christmas week (up to ten days), Good Friday; and we in Nawlins got off Mardi Gras and the day before. And that was it. No fall break, no spring break. Six to seven hours of sitting in a stuffy classroom, five days a week, for nine months? Torture for us. Yes, good practice for learning about the work world, but we were six to eighteen years old. Jeez.
We NEEDED summer break. (So, I expect, did the teachers!)
We NEEDED summer break. (So, I expect, did the teachers!)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 09:53 AM (omVj0)
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"I think she's starving spiritually."
Posted by: Fenrisulven
Sounds a lot like Mrs Rex Lots of anxiety and lacking a well rooted faith. But I keep gently trying to push her into a positive place, hoping to establish some deeper understanding. I wish you both the best. Be blessed.
"I think she's starving spiritually."
Posted by: Fenrisulven
Sounds a lot like Mrs Rex Lots of anxiety and lacking a well rooted faith. But I keep gently trying to push her into a positive place, hoping to establish some deeper understanding. I wish you both the best. Be blessed.
Posted by: Rex B at July 26, 2025 09:53 AM (+xk6Q)
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Couldn't the State of Colorado relocate MS-13 gang members from Aurora and get the same result?
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
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I have drawn that parallel in the past but with Tren de Aragua. There are some remarkable similarities, not least of which is the way that the risks are downplayed by officials and a fawning (SWIDT?) media. Hence my riff about the cavorting in a sun-dappled meadow. Disneyification.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram
***********
I have drawn that parallel in the past but with Tren de Aragua. There are some remarkable similarities, not least of which is the way that the risks are downplayed by officials and a fawning (SWIDT?) media. Hence my riff about the cavorting in a sun-dappled meadow. Disneyification.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:54 AM (poXs5)
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Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (ciYHQ)
I found that when I had "brain gerbils" it helped a lot to pray "Father, please bless that person/situation and have mercy on me a sinner." Joining a good local church can be very helpful as well.
I found that when I had "brain gerbils" it helped a lot to pray "Father, please bless that person/situation and have mercy on me a sinner." Joining a good local church can be very helpful as well.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2025 09:54 AM (lFFaq)
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I have drawn that parallel in the past but with Tren de Aragua. There are some remarkable similarities, not least of which is the way that the risks are downplayed by officials and a fawning (SWIDT?) media. Hence my riff about the cavorting in a sun-dappled meadow. Disneyification.
Posted by: muldoon
My bad. I meant Tren de Aragua. Because of President Autopen we now have so many gangs here it is difficult to keep them straight without a program.
Posted by: muldoon
My bad. I meant Tren de Aragua. Because of President Autopen we now have so many gangs here it is difficult to keep them straight without a program.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 09:56 AM (NXz8h)
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Dear God, the price we paid to satisfy those bastards.
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at July 26, 2025 09:45 AM
Yeah, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer, "More, more, more, more"
-- Verse 3, Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Posted by: IRONGRAMPA at July 26, 2025 09:45 AM
Yeah, some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer, "More, more, more, more"
-- Verse 3, Fortunate Son, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 09:59 AM (0sNs1)
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What happened to Colorado and the old west?
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:50 AM (+qU29)
Old school libertarians have no defense against progressives. I grew up in Colorado. It was a great place to grow up but by the time I was old enough to vote the progressive rot was already well advanced. Now I just wish my kids and M-i-l would leave there.
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:50 AM (+qU29)
Old school libertarians have no defense against progressives. I grew up in Colorado. It was a great place to grow up but by the time I was old enough to vote the progressive rot was already well advanced. Now I just wish my kids and M-i-l would leave there.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at July 26, 2025 09:59 AM (lFFaq)
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They should consider letting the kids out in late June and resuming after Labor Day in September.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 07:34 AM (6ydKt)
I started school in 1952, and we always went back the day after Labor Day, here in NJ. We kids had the entire summer to play and be kids.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at July 26, 2025 07:34 AM (6ydKt)
I started school in 1952, and we always went back the day after Labor Day, here in NJ. We kids had the entire summer to play and be kids.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at July 26, 2025 09:59 AM (5xuJ/)
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And since im socially retarded I think Im going to give this over to God. We just moved back to Texas from DC, bought nice new house. So why not find a church to go to on a regular basis. I think she's starving spiritually. And unfortunately her Father has been diagnosed with cancer, and her mother is in poor. She's going to need strength soon. So I guess we're taking the plunge
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (ciYHQ)
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Brain Lock by Jeffrey Schwartz may help. It's about obsessive thoughts and how to break out of the cycle. My wife has used it with some success.
Faith is the best answer, and to his credit, Schwartz supports it whole-heartedly. In fact, his approach is basically stolen from the traditional Catholic method to remove intruding repetitive thoughts.
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 09:43 AM (ciYHQ)
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Brain Lock by Jeffrey Schwartz may help. It's about obsessive thoughts and how to break out of the cycle. My wife has used it with some success.
Faith is the best answer, and to his credit, Schwartz supports it whole-heartedly. In fact, his approach is basically stolen from the traditional Catholic method to remove intruding repetitive thoughts.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:00 AM (ZOv7s)
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I know I really like werewolf romance novels. 😉
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM
I've heard the werewolves from London are the best.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM
I've heard the werewolves from London are the best.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:01 AM (0sNs1)
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I don't want to be uncharitable as say so she could play "loving mom" but why not at least make an attempt to, if not mend fences, at least cultivate civility? I suppose there's some significant regret/embarassment.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:42 AM (hlNLQ)
Like about half the population, I, too, have an ex causing difficult. I hope that someday, somehow, yours will attempt to mend fences. At least, it would be good, I think, for the children.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:42 AM (hlNLQ)
Like about half the population, I, too, have an ex causing difficult. I hope that someday, somehow, yours will attempt to mend fences. At least, it would be good, I think, for the children.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 10:02 AM (v0ils)
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I think thee is a romanticism about wolves. I don't know if it has to do with that they wee the precursor to dogs or something something alpha protector of the pack thing. I know I really like werewolf romance novels. 😉
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
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Remember when people put murals on the sides of their conversion vans? Lots of wolves in the moonlight.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
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Remember when people put murals on the sides of their conversion vans? Lots of wolves in the moonlight.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)
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Watched a Nature show about the American ocelot last night.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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I Once Spotted an Ocelot in my Pajamas - a limerick
A wildlife biologist named Launcelot
Tried to reintroduce a rare ocelot
He blew all his funds
due to cost overruns
"I didn't realize the damn things would cost a lot!"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius
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I Once Spotted an Ocelot in my Pajamas - a limerick
A wildlife biologist named Launcelot
Tried to reintroduce a rare ocelot
He blew all his funds
due to cost overruns
"I didn't realize the damn things would cost a lot!"
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 10:03 AM (poXs5)
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Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 10:03 AM (poXs5)
Hah all I could picture was the chimp wildlife biologist.
Hah all I could picture was the chimp wildlife biologist.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:07 AM (VofaG)
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Like about half the population, I, too, have an ex causing difficult. I hope that someday, somehow, yours will attempt to mend fences. At least, it would be good, I think, for the children.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 10:02 AM (v0ils)
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There was a discussion back in April about how people become essentially delusional and completely lose any capacity for rational thought. I think it boils down to a lack of faith and our effortless mobility combined with almost limitless abilities to rack up debt. We think mostly about materialistic things, or secular pleasures without any real grasp that there are deeper forces at work.
Most people barely consider the spirit world, and our national theology is about an inch deep. It didn't used to be this way.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at July 26, 2025 10:02 AM (v0ils)
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There was a discussion back in April about how people become essentially delusional and completely lose any capacity for rational thought. I think it boils down to a lack of faith and our effortless mobility combined with almost limitless abilities to rack up debt. We think mostly about materialistic things, or secular pleasures without any real grasp that there are deeper forces at work.
Most people barely consider the spirit world, and our national theology is about an inch deep. It didn't used to be this way.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:07 AM (ZOv7s)
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215 I think thee is a romanticism about wolves. I don't know if it has to do with that they wee the precursor to dogs or something something alpha protector of the pack thing. I know I really like werewolf romance novels. 😉
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
Being top predators who live in packs, the similarities to us in our original natural state makes us sympathetic to them. (Nobody fantasizes about being a sheep, even if that’s the best analogy today). Also they’re a lot like dogs, who we like. So there’s a natural affinity.
But they depend upon an ecosystem that supports large herds of herbivores in it, and that doesn’t exist like it did 400 years ago. Of course they will go for cows when they see them, that’s what they are built to do.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 09:46 AM (t/2Uw)
Being top predators who live in packs, the similarities to us in our original natural state makes us sympathetic to them. (Nobody fantasizes about being a sheep, even if that’s the best analogy today). Also they’re a lot like dogs, who we like. So there’s a natural affinity.
But they depend upon an ecosystem that supports large herds of herbivores in it, and that doesn’t exist like it did 400 years ago. Of course they will go for cows when they see them, that’s what they are built to do.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM (9Tdlv)
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Why is Ciampino not in the Absent Friends list?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM (3AwA+)
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School for me always began the last week of August. One year, it actually began the 1st of September. That was eighth grade. Now school here in TX begins in the middle of August in most places. The reason for that is to end the first semester with what I still call and will always call Christmas break. After which the second semester begins.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:09 AM (vm8sq)
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But they depend upon an ecosystem that supports large herds of herbivores in it, and that doesn’t exist like it did 400 years ago. Of course they will go for cows when they see them, that’s what they are built to do.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM (9Tdlv)
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They're also not going to waste time and energy hunting deer when there are these fat slow animals set in pens for their convenience.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM (9Tdlv)
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They're also not going to waste time and energy hunting deer when there are these fat slow animals set in pens for their convenience.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (ZOv7s)
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ex husbands can be a pain in the ass too when you are dating their ex and get caught up in their drama.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (VofaG)
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Why is Ciampino not in the Absent Friends list?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (+qU29)
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For anyone in the Salem area of Oregon, the Brooks Steam-Up at Antique Powerland is this weekend and next, at Brooks Oregon, north of Salem.
It is a collection of coal and other related equipment hobbyists having a get together to run their equipment. There is also a sizable flea market. At noon each day they have the general parade of everything that moves, coal- wood- and oil powered.
It looks to be a good weekend this week because of the cloud cover.
It is a collection of coal and other related equipment hobbyists having a get together to run their equipment. There is also a sizable flea market. At noon each day they have the general parade of everything that moves, coal- wood- and oil powered.
It looks to be a good weekend this week because of the cloud cover.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:11 AM (D7oie)
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Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our deaths. Amen.
A Rosary has been prayed for members of the Horde for their intentions, both stated and unstated.
Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our deaths. Amen.
A Rosary has been prayed for members of the Horde for their intentions, both stated and unstated.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:12 AM (pJWtt)
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183 Random news observation: I see constant references in coverage of the border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia that the "root cause" is French colonialism.
Really? These people who have thousands of years of history were just passively sitting there until the French drew some lines on a map? This is the same b.s. that we got over Ukraine beginning in 2022. It began long, long before that.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
Better still is the fact that Thailand/Siam was never colonized by evil Europeans. OK, so Cambodia was, but Thailand never was. Only Japan took it over if you count their occupation of Thailand/Siam in WWII.
There are really a lot of stupid people in the media.
Really? These people who have thousands of years of history were just passively sitting there until the French drew some lines on a map? This is the same b.s. that we got over Ukraine beginning in 2022. It began long, long before that.
And of course now we have to pick the "good guys," who need weapons and advisors and stuff because we can't let a war just burn itself out on its own.
Basically, Europeans are the only people in the world with agency; the rest are retarded children waiting to be told what to do.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:22 AM (ZOv7s)
Better still is the fact that Thailand/Siam was never colonized by evil Europeans. OK, so Cambodia was, but Thailand never was. Only Japan took it over if you count their occupation of Thailand/Siam in WWII.
There are really a lot of stupid people in the media.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:12 AM (vm8sq)
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245 Why is Ciampino not in the Absent Friends list?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (+qU29)
Glad you put to words what I was thinking.
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (+qU29)
Glad you put to words what I was thinking.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (vm8sq)
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Funny, I had a dream this morning about visiting someone who had a litter of Labrador puppies.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (t/2Uw)
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But they depend upon an ecosystem that supports large herds of herbivores in it, and that doesn’t exist like it did 400 years ago.
I was unaware the members of the DNC traveled in large herds.
I was unaware the members of the DNC traveled in large herds.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (Riz8t)
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ex husbands can be a pain in the ass too when you are dating their ex and get caught up in their drama.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025
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I was the first husband for both Mrs. Wolfus No. 1 and No. 2, so no worries there. And somehow I have never run into that issue when I have dated divorced ladies; their husbands mostly lived elsewhere.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025
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I was the first husband for both Mrs. Wolfus No. 1 and No. 2, so no worries there. And somehow I have never run into that issue when I have dated divorced ladies; their husbands mostly lived elsewhere.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 26, 2025 10:14 AM (omVj0)
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Better still is the fact that Thailand/Siam was never colonized by evil Europeans. OK, so Cambodia was, but Thailand never was. Only Japan took it over if you count their occupation of Thailand/Siam in WWII.
There are really a lot of stupid people in the media.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:12 AM (vm8sq)
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That region has seen so much upheaval in the last 70 years that France's brief, unsuccessful hegemony is almost entirely forgotten. I mean, Cambodia went through the Killing Fields. I think that might have "reset" things for them a bit.
They're fighting over ancient temples and throughout history, border disputes are the norm. Borders are being treated like they are permanent and immutable. Such historical illitercy is unprecedented.
There are really a lot of stupid people in the media.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:12 AM (vm8sq)
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That region has seen so much upheaval in the last 70 years that France's brief, unsuccessful hegemony is almost entirely forgotten. I mean, Cambodia went through the Killing Fields. I think that might have "reset" things for them a bit.
They're fighting over ancient temples and throughout history, border disputes are the norm. Borders are being treated like they are permanent and immutable. Such historical illitercy is unprecedented.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:14 AM (ZOv7s)
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An ocelot's a cat with spots
Should one appear on your lot
Give it some cheese
And a box of Febreze
And a cute pair of denim culottes*
* I have solutions. Not great solutions, but solutions nonetheless!
An ocelot's a cat with spots
Should one appear on your lot
Give it some cheese
And a box of Febreze
And a cute pair of denim culottes*
* I have solutions. Not great solutions, but solutions nonetheless!
Posted by: naturalfake at July 26, 2025 10:14 AM (iJfKG)
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Funny, I had a dream this morning about visiting someone who had a litter of vicious Labrador puppies who would not stop licking!
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (t/2Uw)
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Fixed for accuracy.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (t/2Uw)
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Fixed for accuracy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (JvZF+)
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There was a discussion back in April about how people become essentially delusional and completely lose any capacity for rational thought. I think it boils down to a lack of faith and our effortless mobility combined with almost limitless abilities to rack up debt. We think mostly about materialistic things, or secular pleasures without any real grasp that there are deeper forces at work.”
My wife and I have had ups and downs, triumphs and failures, as does anyone who lives long enough. A strong faith gives you the anchor to hang onto, that rock on which one can stand. Anyone who trusts only on themselves reaches the point where they realize that’s not enough, and never can be, and I feel pity and sorrow for those who approach their final years and suddenly see that for the first time.
The greatest tragedy of making a god of oneself is that you always come to a point where you suddenly see that your “god” is weak, fallible, and useless, and that is a very black day indeed.
My wife and I have had ups and downs, triumphs and failures, as does anyone who lives long enough. A strong faith gives you the anchor to hang onto, that rock on which one can stand. Anyone who trusts only on themselves reaches the point where they realize that’s not enough, and never can be, and I feel pity and sorrow for those who approach their final years and suddenly see that for the first time.
The greatest tragedy of making a god of oneself is that you always come to a point where you suddenly see that your “god” is weak, fallible, and useless, and that is a very black day indeed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (9Tdlv)
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245 Why is Ciampino not in the Absent Friends list?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (+qU29)
Glad you put to words what I was thinking.
---Cow Demon
Can someone contact one of the COBs about this?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:08 AM
Yes a update would be appropriate
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:10 AM (+qU29)
Glad you put to words what I was thinking.
---Cow Demon
Can someone contact one of the COBs about this?
Posted by: Brunnhilde at July 26, 2025 10:16 AM (3AwA+)
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Random news observation: I see constant references in coverage of the border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia that the "root cause" is French colonialism.
I'm surprised they neglected to mention the impact of Sykes-Picot and the Treaty of Westphalia.
I'm surprised they neglected to mention the impact of Sykes-Picot and the Treaty of Westphalia.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:16 AM (Riz8t)
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I've heard the werewolves from London are the best.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:01 AM (0sNs1)
Stay away as they will rip your lungs out. Though I would love to meet their tailor.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:01 AM (0sNs1)
Stay away as they will rip your lungs out. Though I would love to meet their tailor.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:16 AM (vm8sq)
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A little holy water goes a long way. When the fam gets cranky, I'll bless the house room by room with holy water and it's weird how everyone just chills out.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:17 AM (ZOv7s)
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border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia
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I don't foresee a clear cut win for either country. It's bound to end in a Thai.
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I don't foresee a clear cut win for either country. It's bound to end in a Thai.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 10:18 AM (poXs5)
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Thanks for the good karma guys. And Polli, I'm hoping the church will provide some positive energy. And definitely re-direct her Gremlin's attention outward, maybe some kind of volunteer/ mentoring outreach
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (ciYHQ)
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I can't even.
GOALPOSTS, MOVED: College Board shortens SAT as student performance declines. “The College Board defended the shortened passages, now approximately the length of a social media post, citing that the ability to read longer passages is ‘not an essential prerequisite for college.'”
https://tinyurl.com/yjaenbfs
GOALPOSTS, MOVED: College Board shortens SAT as student performance declines. “The College Board defended the shortened passages, now approximately the length of a social media post, citing that the ability to read longer passages is ‘not an essential prerequisite for college.'”
https://tinyurl.com/yjaenbfs
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (Riz8t)
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Melatonin is peyote except your spirit animal tries to eat you.
Posted by: Puddleglum, chillin' in Amish Country at July 26, 2025 09:20 AM (uGaBv)
Melatonin is a hormone excreted by your pineal gland, and if you have ever watched the documentary From Beyond, you will know to tread lightly
Posted by: Puddleglum, chillin' in Amish Country at July 26, 2025 09:20 AM (uGaBv)
Melatonin is a hormone excreted by your pineal gland, and if you have ever watched the documentary From Beyond, you will know to tread lightly
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (D7oie)
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2025 10:14 AM (iJfKG)
255 Funny, I had a dream this morning about visiting someone who had a litter of vicious Labrador puppies who would not stop licking!
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (t/2Uw)
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Fixed for accuracy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (JvZF+)
I’ve heard that there’s websites dedicated to that kind of thing.
255 Funny, I had a dream this morning about visiting someone who had a litter of vicious Labrador puppies who would not stop licking!
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:13 AM (t/2Uw)
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Fixed for accuracy.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (JvZF+)
I’ve heard that there’s websites dedicated to that kind of thing.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (9Tdlv)
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F1 Q1: Norris, Piastri, Verstappen. Never saw that coming.
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (NXz8h)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (0sNs1)
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In near twenty years visiting this blog and occasionally, somet more, commenting, I've used a sock exactly twice.
And fucked up removing it both times.
And fucked up removing it both times.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (n4GiU)
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Late start this morning. I ask Almighty GOD for relief, haling, and strength and courage for those suffering. Also, I ask for prayers for my treatment plan the next 10 days around Mrs. E's surgery this Tuesday (routine for everybody but her). Please ask GOD to guide her doctors and staff as they perform three procedures on one trip.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (LHPAg)
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So American Eagle hired Sydney Sweeny to just stand there in jeans and it's market cap went up by $300 million in a single day.
Hey, Hollywood! This is how it is done.
Hey, Hollywood! This is how it is done.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (ZOv7s)
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Bitch and Moan time. This Yankee's team is the worst coached Yankee team I ever saw. NO fundamentals.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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I have a mild addiction to Low IQ baseball videos. One striking thing is that consistently good teams rarely appear in them. They don't overthrow the cutoff man, or throw to the wrong base, or forget how many outs there are, or get thrown out on the bases like a nincompoop (TOOTBLAN), or botch double plays.
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
The good news is that baseball is dead so none of this counts.
Posted by: Nevergiveup
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I have a mild addiction to Low IQ baseball videos. One striking thing is that consistently good teams rarely appear in them. They don't overthrow the cutoff man, or throw to the wrong base, or forget how many outs there are, or get thrown out on the bases like a nincompoop (TOOTBLAN), or botch double plays.
The Yankees used, repeat used, to be among those consistently good teams. But no longer. They now do dumb things with the frequency you'd expect from the Pittsburgh Pirates. And that's why they're closer to being in fourth place in the AL East than first place.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 26, 2025 08:40 AM (HZi96)
The good news is that baseball is dead so none of this counts.
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (vm8sq)
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268 In near twenty years visiting this blog and occasionally, somet more, commenting, I've used a sock exactly twice.
And f***ed up removing it both times.
How did you pass the entrance exam?
And f***ed up removing it both times.
How did you pass the entrance exam?
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (Riz8t)
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Late start this morning. I ask Almighty GOD for relief, haling, and strength and courage for those suffering. Also, I ask for prayers for my treatment plan the next 10 days around Mrs. E's surgery this Tuesday (routine for everybody but her). Please ask GOD to guide her doctors and staff as they perform three procedures on one trip.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (LHPAg)
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Amen!
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 10:20 AM (LHPAg)
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Amen!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:21 AM (ZOv7s)
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). I don't want to be uncharitable as say so she could play "loving mom" but why not at least make an attempt to, if not mend fences, at least cultivate civility? I suppose there's some significant regret/embarassment.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:42 AM (hlNLQ)
I'm sorry you and your family went through that.
We can't compare our nightmares but your ex-wife's actions affected so many people.
My brother and his 'family' just hurt me. In a way I'm grateful for that. It did take me 2 weeks after the house settled and I surveyed the financial damage - I'm not in dire straits but he damaged me financially needlessly - but I choose to laugh about the entire situation whenever I think about it.
It's been working wonders.
I'm coming back to the thread later and reading the rest of the comments.
PS. I think you are right about the embarrassment. For my brother, I think on some level he feels guilt. Mom always told him how grateful she was I was here. And he minimized the 14 years I invested in my parents.
Posted by: Farmer Bob at July 26, 2025 08:42 AM (hlNLQ)
I'm sorry you and your family went through that.
We can't compare our nightmares but your ex-wife's actions affected so many people.
My brother and his 'family' just hurt me. In a way I'm grateful for that. It did take me 2 weeks after the house settled and I surveyed the financial damage - I'm not in dire straits but he damaged me financially needlessly - but I choose to laugh about the entire situation whenever I think about it.
It's been working wonders.
I'm coming back to the thread later and reading the rest of the comments.
PS. I think you are right about the embarrassment. For my brother, I think on some level he feels guilt. Mom always told him how grateful she was I was here. And he minimized the 14 years I invested in my parents.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 10:21 AM (jvJvP)
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Hello World.
Sunshine, blue skies, and humidity for Daisy's morning walk.
Prayers for our Prodigal Son. Pride is a terrible affliction. Experience can only bring wisdom if one is humbled.
Prayers for his fraternal twin brother, loyal and wise.
Prayers for all travelers. Daughter has flown to the left coast to watch an East Coast ballet company perform, and visit relatives and friends. Son-in-Law has a few on-his-own days. Everybody can use some. I suppose. I can't recall the last one for me, but that's okay.
Prayers for the health and stability of good families, recovery of lost souls, and the power of the Spirit of Truth.
I see today's "classical" selection is modern. Thanks, MH, ONTCE.
Ah! Coffee's done. Now to the prayer list and comments.
Sunshine, blue skies, and humidity for Daisy's morning walk.
Prayers for our Prodigal Son. Pride is a terrible affliction. Experience can only bring wisdom if one is humbled.
Prayers for his fraternal twin brother, loyal and wise.
Prayers for all travelers. Daughter has flown to the left coast to watch an East Coast ballet company perform, and visit relatives and friends. Son-in-Law has a few on-his-own days. Everybody can use some. I suppose. I can't recall the last one for me, but that's okay.
Prayers for the health and stability of good families, recovery of lost souls, and the power of the Spirit of Truth.
I see today's "classical" selection is modern. Thanks, MH, ONTCE.
Ah! Coffee's done. Now to the prayer list and comments.
Posted by: mindful webworker - careful with commas, apostraphes, and ampersands at July 26, 2025 10:21 AM (f+yIF)
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Okay, for the record, I did not say anything about licking.
And if I ever did, it would not involve Labrador retrievers.
And if I ever did, it would not involve Labrador retrievers.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:21 AM (t/2Uw)
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263 I can't even.
GOALPOSTS, MOVED: College Board shortens SAT as student performance declines. “The College Board defended the shortened passages, now approximately the length of a social media post, citing that the ability to read longer passages is ‘not an essential prerequisite for college.'”
https://tinyurl.com/yjaenbfs
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (Riz8t)
The once and future teacher (me) has a radical idea:
Why not teach reading to the point where reading long passages on an SAT are relatively easy?
GOALPOSTS, MOVED: College Board shortens SAT as student performance declines. “The College Board defended the shortened passages, now approximately the length of a social media post, citing that the ability to read longer passages is ‘not an essential prerequisite for college.'”
https://tinyurl.com/yjaenbfs
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (Riz8t)
The once and future teacher (me) has a radical idea:
Why not teach reading to the point where reading long passages on an SAT are relatively easy?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (vm8sq)
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Get involved with Thailand?
Ok, if we just go to the beach and say Phuket.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (0sNs1)
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One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble.
Ok, if we just go to the beach and say Phuket.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (0sNs1)
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One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (ZOv7s)
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Kindltot - Pennsylvania use to have a weekend steam show not far from me. It was a huge event my grandfather took me every year when I was a kid. No idea if it's still around. Every kind of tractor and steam engines were there.
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (+qU29)
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Remember when people put murals on the sides of their conversion vans? Lots of wolves in the moonlight.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)
The Three Wolf t-shirt.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:03 AM (ZOv7s)
The Three Wolf t-shirt.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (9Tdlv)
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The once and future teacher (me) has a radical idea:
Why not teach reading to the point where reading long passages on an SAT are relatively easy?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (vm8sq)
That's crazy talk.
Why not teach reading to the point where reading long passages on an SAT are relatively easy?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 26, 2025 10:22 AM (vm8sq)
That's crazy talk.
Posted by: Randi Weingarten at July 26, 2025 10:23 AM (PiwSw)
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In near twenty years visiting this blog and occasionally, somet more, commenting, I've used a sock exactly twice.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM
This does somewhat limits your opportunity to appear on half of the Wall of Shame, you know.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM
This does somewhat limits your opportunity to appear on half of the Wall of Shame, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:23 AM (0sNs1)
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Retired Buckeye Cop, many thanks
Posted by: callsign claymore at July 26, 2025 10:24 AM (PClog)
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So American Eagle hired Sydney Sweeny to just stand there in jeans and it's market cap went up by $300 million in a single day.
Hey, Hollywood! This is how it is done.
Yes. Watching a show on Prime ,ast night, the Coke commercials showed product in glass bottles. Think they are starting to get it.
Hey, Hollywood! This is how it is done.
Yes. Watching a show on Prime ,ast night, the Coke commercials showed product in glass bottles. Think they are starting to get it.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (t/2Uw)
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Supposedly Thailand claims a piece of Cambodia as its own. This has been a long time dispute that flares up from time to time.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (AOsQT)
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Three Sheriff deputies killed in explosion. Grenades found, declared inert, but one went off. Others not yet found .
These are the pros?
These are the pros?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (l4ac4)
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In near twenty years visiting this blog and occasionally, somet more, commenting, I've used a sock exactly twice.
And fucked up removing it both times.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (n4GiU)
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I used to have sock puppets all the time. One of my favorites with the Rock Solid Conservative Army Vet because we had some troll taking that line. That stupidity ("Trump's losing the troops!") is now gone, and the successor trope is people who didn't vote for this, which has already fizzled.
And fucked up removing it both times.
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:19 AM (n4GiU)
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I used to have sock puppets all the time. One of my favorites with the Rock Solid Conservative Army Vet because we had some troll taking that line. That stupidity ("Trump's losing the troops!") is now gone, and the successor trope is people who didn't vote for this, which has already fizzled.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:28 AM (ZOv7s)
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Brits whining to an American about his social media posts:
https://shorturl.at/JJabN
https://shorturl.at/JJabN
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 26, 2025 10:28 AM (ULPxl)
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Honest question: Why are we expending so much time, energy and resources on an animal that only lives 3-4 years? They seem unfit or incapable of sustainable survival without massive human support and being protected as an endangered species.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (poXs5)
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Nature worship fills the hole where God used to be.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
We are experiencing a resurgence of paganism and its attendant Earth worship. We've discussed here the rise of Satanism and the demonic.
As far as having pets go, as long as we don't have a disordered priority for them, I am of the opinion that God has gifted us a way to experience a form of unconditional love from our pets.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 09:09 AM (poXs5)
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Nature worship fills the hole where God used to be.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 09:12 AM (ZOv7s)
We are experiencing a resurgence of paganism and its attendant Earth worship. We've discussed here the rise of Satanism and the demonic.
As far as having pets go, as long as we don't have a disordered priority for them, I am of the opinion that God has gifted us a way to experience a form of unconditional love from our pets.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (pJWtt)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (GITLP)
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My devices seem to remember every sock puppet so don't do it
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (+qU29)
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Cambodia was protected from colonization when the French came. It was about to be absorbed by Vietnam and maybe also Thailand.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (08DAr)
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Yes. Watching a show on Prime ,ast night, the Coke commercials showed product in glass bottles. Think they are starting to get it.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (t/2Uw)
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Have a hot chick walk around with your product. Product will sell more.
OR
Have ugly freaks walk around with your product. Product does not sell.
Which way, Western marketers?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (t/2Uw)
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Have a hot chick walk around with your product. Product will sell more.
OR
Have ugly freaks walk around with your product. Product does not sell.
Which way, Western marketers?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:30 AM (ZOv7s)
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So American Eagle hired Sydney Sweeny to just stand there in jeans and it's market cap went up by $300 million in a single day.
Nature is healing. Soon, good looking people will be the norm and the uglification trend will be thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Nature is healing. Soon, good looking people will be the norm and the uglification trend will be thrown into the Lake of Fire.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 10:30 AM (7xrfc)
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The greatest tragedy of making a god of oneself is that you always come to a point where you suddenly see that your “god” is weak, fallible, and useless, and that is a very black day indeed.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (9Tdlv)
Say it all, Brother.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:15 AM (9Tdlv)
Say it all, Brother.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 10:30 AM (LHPAg)
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GOALPOSTS, MOVED: College Board shortens SAT
... I started to wonder just how high my SATs might have been using Adderall
... I started to wonder just how high my SATs might have been using Adderall
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:31 AM (GITLP)
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Prayers for all.
Posted by: Mick at July 26, 2025 10:31 AM (HFx9z)
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285 Supposedly Thailand claims a piece of Cambodia as its own. This has been a long time dispute that flares up from time to time.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (AOsQT)
I was wondering one day why the great city of Angkor Wat had been abandoned, when at its height it had been one of the largest cities in the world. It had been the Great Capitol of the area but the another group (either Thai or Burmese, I forget which) invaded, sacked and burned, and killed or enslaved most of its inhabitants. Never got rebuilt, and this was long before any Euros showed up.
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 10:25 AM (AOsQT)
I was wondering one day why the great city of Angkor Wat had been abandoned, when at its height it had been one of the largest cities in the world. It had been the Great Capitol of the area but the another group (either Thai or Burmese, I forget which) invaded, sacked and burned, and killed or enslaved most of its inhabitants. Never got rebuilt, and this was long before any Euros showed up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (9Tdlv)
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Farmer Bob,
"I don't want to be uncharitable as say so she could play "loving mom" but why not at least make an attempt to, if not mend fences, at least cultivate civility? I suppose there's some significant regret/embarassment."
There no need to be embarrassed about negative feelings in this situation as far as I can see.
She most probably tapped out her current emotional situation and is trying to leverage her way into the kid's lives to reestablish her narcissistic supply.
They never change and they never get better. They literally have no regrets other than they didn't use enough force.
You need to understand that she just thinks completely different from you and it works for her as long as she can find prey.
"I don't want to be uncharitable as say so she could play "loving mom" but why not at least make an attempt to, if not mend fences, at least cultivate civility? I suppose there's some significant regret/embarassment."
There no need to be embarrassed about negative feelings in this situation as far as I can see.
She most probably tapped out her current emotional situation and is trying to leverage her way into the kid's lives to reestablish her narcissistic supply.
They never change and they never get better. They literally have no regrets other than they didn't use enough force.
You need to understand that she just thinks completely different from you and it works for her as long as she can find prey.
Posted by: pawn at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (QB+5g)
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Have a hot chick walk around with your product. Product will sell more. Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd
Like this?
https://youtu.be/WlUvQkW4B1k
Like this?
https://youtu.be/WlUvQkW4B1k
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (NXz8h)
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Brits whining to an American about his social media posts:
I love how George drew the female cop to resemble the one that arrested a girl for saying that she looks like a lesbian.
I love how George drew the female cop to resemble the one that arrested a girl for saying that she looks like a lesbian.
Posted by: NR Pax at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (7xrfc)
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As far as having pets go, as long as we don't have a disordered priority for them, I am of the opinion that God has gifted us a way to experience a form of unconditional love from our pets.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (pJWtt)
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Many of my contemporaries have dogs in lieu of children.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (pJWtt)
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Many of my contemporaries have dogs in lieu of children.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:33 AM (ZOv7s)
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I don't foresee a clear cut win for either country. It's bound to end in a Thai.
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 10:18 AM (poXs5)
"bound to end like the dream scenario of Canadian hockey on the lead up to the Stanley cup, in a Thai with lot of injuries"
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 10:18 AM (poXs5)
"bound to end like the dream scenario of Canadian hockey on the lead up to the Stanley cup, in a Thai with lot of injuries"
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:34 AM (D7oie)
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Matt Dillion and James Cann made what I thought was a very good movie set in Cambodia call\ed City of Ghosts. Some might think it was slow moving but I thought it was the perfect pace.
And Seth Green made a semi serious movie set in Thailand called Changeland. I liked it a lot but not for everyone.
Both movies gave you a real feel for both countries.
And Seth Green made a semi serious movie set in Thailand called Changeland. I liked it a lot but not for everyone.
Both movies gave you a real feel for both countries.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:34 AM (VofaG)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
More than half-way there in developing the mindset to be a government middle manager.
More than half-way there in developing the mindset to be a government middle manager.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at July 26, 2025 10:35 AM (a4flb)
Posted by: Don Black at July 26, 2025 10:37 AM (AOsQT)
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Both movies gave you a real feel for both countries.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:34 AM (VofaG)
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When writing Walls of Men, I start watching films about or around China, so The Year of Living Dangerously, The Killing Fields, The Sand Pebbles, 55 Days in Peking and The Last Emperor. Oh, and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (set in Hong Kong in 1949).
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:34 AM (VofaG)
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When writing Walls of Men, I start watching films about or around China, so The Year of Living Dangerously, The Killing Fields, The Sand Pebbles, 55 Days in Peking and The Last Emperor. Oh, and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (set in Hong Kong in 1949).
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:38 AM (ZOv7s)
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Been reading comments on X concerning Obama library and its incredible ugliness. Best one: it looks like a third world attempt to build a skyscraper using material sourced at the dump.
Posted by: Xipe Totec at July 26, 2025 10:38 AM (kzHlT)
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This does somewhat limits your opportunity to appear on half of the Wall of Shame, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
At least this time i did not unsock as my email address which is my full name at...
Posted by: Duncanthrax
At least this time i did not unsock as my email address which is my full name at...
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 10:38 AM (n4GiU)
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For example, she "attended" #4's college graduation at Alabama this past May, but "secretly" texting our daughter to meet her here and there (at her great inconvenience).
she's doing this sub-rosa in order to gain favor with your daughter in order to spread lies and slander against you. Up to and including that you are a child molester and she caught you diddling one of your kids when they were pre-verbal.
You have to get really creative and find ways to protect your children from their momster. Shy away from direct statements of her insanity, malice, whatever negativity she brings. Just sigh and let your children know that "it's so sad. Your mother has issues. She never would have left us if she didn't"
Use the passive aggressive method.
The momster is attempting to drive a wedge between you and your children. Use the Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
she's doing this sub-rosa in order to gain favor with your daughter in order to spread lies and slander against you. Up to and including that you are a child molester and she caught you diddling one of your kids when they were pre-verbal.
You have to get really creative and find ways to protect your children from their momster. Shy away from direct statements of her insanity, malice, whatever negativity she brings. Just sigh and let your children know that "it's so sad. Your mother has issues. She never would have left us if she didn't"
Use the passive aggressive method.
The momster is attempting to drive a wedge between you and your children. Use the Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
Posted by: kallisto at July 26, 2025 10:39 AM (dCxaZ)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:38 AM (ZOv7s)
Saw all of them except 55 Days in Peking.
Saw all of them except 55 Days in Peking.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:40 AM (VofaG)
Posted by: kallisto at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (dCxaZ)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (0sNs1)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
More than half-way there in developing the mindset to be a government middle manager.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at July 26, 2025 10:35 AM (a4flb)
His dream is to become a supervisor at a DMV.
More than half-way there in developing the mindset to be a government middle manager.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at July 26, 2025 10:35 AM (a4flb)
His dream is to become a supervisor at a DMV.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (g8Ew8)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:38 AM (ZOv7s)
The Clark Gable movie Soldier of Fortune would have given you a feel of 50's China and Hong Kong area.
The Clark Gable movie Soldier of Fortune would have given you a feel of 50's China and Hong Kong area.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:42 AM (VofaG)
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The momster is attempting to drive a wedge between you and your children. Use the Way of the Peaceful Warrior.
Posted by: kallisto at July 26, 2025 10:39 AM (dCxaZ)
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My eldest went nuts to the point of making up things that didn't happen, and I just let her rage and continued praying and now she's calming down and getting her life back together.
The funny thing is that she was calling me a monster who ruined her childhood but also gave me guardianship of her children.
I mentioned it to my father who noted that my mother did the same thing - raged against her parents but then left me to live with them for two years.
Posted by: kallisto at July 26, 2025 10:39 AM (dCxaZ)
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My eldest went nuts to the point of making up things that didn't happen, and I just let her rage and continued praying and now she's calming down and getting her life back together.
The funny thing is that she was calling me a monster who ruined her childhood but also gave me guardianship of her children.
I mentioned it to my father who noted that my mother did the same thing - raged against her parents but then left me to live with them for two years.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (ZOv7s)
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I was wondering one day why the great city of Angkor Wat had been abandoned, when at its height it had been one of the largest cities in the world. It had been the Great Capitol of the area but the another group (either Thai or Burmese, I forget which) invaded, sacked and burned, and killed or enslaved most of its inhabitants. Never got rebuilt, and this was long before any Euros showed up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (9Tdlv)
Too many monkeys and big snakes.
I was wondering one day why the great city of Angkor Wat had been abandoned, when at its height it had been one of the largest cities in the world. It had been the Great Capitol of the area but the another group (either Thai or Burmese, I forget which) invaded, sacked and burned, and killed or enslaved most of its inhabitants. Never got rebuilt, and this was long before any Euros showed up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 26, 2025 10:32 AM (9Tdlv)
Too many monkeys and big snakes.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (LHPAg)
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The Soviets would have been proud to have Barky's Library
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (+qU29)
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Year of Living Dangerously one of my favorite films of all time.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (t/2Uw)
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The Clark Gable movie Soldier of Fortune would have given you a feel of 50's China and Hong Kong area.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:42 AM (VofaG)
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Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:44 AM (ZOv7s)
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I'm heading out for contractor bags. The house isn't a mess like grammie winger has experienced. It's just a pretty big house that's now mine and there's just stuff around.
I forgot.
Thank you Annie's Stew for keeping care of the list.
Back later to read the rest of the comments through the day.
I forgot.
Thank you Annie's Stew for keeping care of the list.
Back later to read the rest of the comments through the day.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 14.7 % at July 26, 2025 10:45 AM (jvJvP)
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As far as having pets go, as long as we don't have a disordered priority for them, I am of the opinion that God has gifted us a way to experience a form of unconditional love from our pets.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (pJWtt)
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Many of my contemporaries have dogs in lieu of children.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:33 AM (ZOv7s)
People have been brain-washed into thinking it's a selfless act to not have children. While they are simultaneously a joy and a challenge, there's nothing better than raising children that take their places in society as self-reliant, productive members of society.
On the other hand, grand-children are fun. They're pay-off for the hard work.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM (pJWtt)
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Many of my contemporaries have dogs in lieu of children.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:33 AM (ZOv7s)
People have been brain-washed into thinking it's a selfless act to not have children. While they are simultaneously a joy and a challenge, there's nothing better than raising children that take their places in society as self-reliant, productive members of society.
On the other hand, grand-children are fun. They're pay-off for the hard work.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:45 AM (pJWtt)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (0sNs1)
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Yep. Gotta get your sippy cup, need the blankey, lose the blankey, find the bear, lose the bear...
When we first took over, the grandkids were 2 and 3 and bedtime took about an hour to go into effect.
They're now 4 and 5, and much easier to deal with. I'm hoping that in another year, they'll move out with their mother, or at least split time.
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (0sNs1)
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Yep. Gotta get your sippy cup, need the blankey, lose the blankey, find the bear, lose the bear...
When we first took over, the grandkids were 2 and 3 and bedtime took about an hour to go into effect.
They're now 4 and 5, and much easier to deal with. I'm hoping that in another year, they'll move out with their mother, or at least split time.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (ZOv7s)
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from The Army Times
US Army drops into Australia for massive war games
[D]uring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 US troops . Flying 14.5 hours nonstop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, parachuted into the Australian countryside on July 14.
“We landed right on the X,” Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, told Defense News during an interview in Townsville.
In such a parachute operation, casualties of up to 10% are anticipated, he explained [,]this nighttime airdrop resulted in only three minor injuries, one of which was caused by a midair parachute entanglement in the dark.
Their 6,800-mile flight was only the beginning of the unit’s simulated joint forcible entry operation. After landing, the paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment – nickname “Three Geronimo” – proceeded to march another 30-plus miles to seize an urban objective located near Townsville in northern Queensland.
https://tinyurl.com/2mdwjmh7
US Army drops into Australia for massive war games
[D]uring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 US troops . Flying 14.5 hours nonstop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, parachuted into the Australian countryside on July 14.
“We landed right on the X,” Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, told Defense News during an interview in Townsville.
In such a parachute operation, casualties of up to 10% are anticipated, he explained [,]this nighttime airdrop resulted in only three minor injuries, one of which was caused by a midair parachute entanglement in the dark.
Their 6,800-mile flight was only the beginning of the unit’s simulated joint forcible entry operation. After landing, the paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Regiment – nickname “Three Geronimo” – proceeded to march another 30-plus miles to seize an urban objective located near Townsville in northern Queensland.
https://tinyurl.com/2mdwjmh7
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (D7oie)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
My 2.5 YO granddaughter recently described being "frustrated". She likes cartoons about sharing feelings and such.
My 2.5 YO granddaughter recently described being "frustrated". She likes cartoons about sharing feelings and such.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 10:48 AM (Riz8t)
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Year of Living Dangerously one of my favorite films of all time.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (t/2Uw)
I like her Billy Kwan line 'If its in focus its pornography, if its out of focus its art.
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 10:43 AM (t/2Uw)
I like her Billy Kwan line 'If its in focus its pornography, if its out of focus its art.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:48 AM (VofaG)
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"More than half-way there in developing the mindset to be a government middle manager."
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There's a new cover sheet for the TPS reports.
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There's a new cover sheet for the TPS reports.
Posted by: Office Space at July 26, 2025 10:50 AM (XQo4F)
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Surprised Jug Ears library doesn't have minarets surrounding it.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory, red heifer owner at July 26, 2025 10:50 AM (dR6yv)
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I'm surprised Iran didn't pay for Obama's Library.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (VofaG)
330
I put Year of Living Dangerously in my top 10 movies
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (+qU29)
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On the other hand, grand-children are fun. They're pay-off for the hard work.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:45 AM (pJWtt)
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They completely crack me up. My kids were never this funny. They're like a comedy duo, with the elder cracking wise and the younger one nodding solemnly. Now that he's 4, his wit is starting to come through along with his quirky sense of humor.
My daughter favors the girl (of course) and she gets all the dress-up stuff, which was starting to piss me off and I hit a breaking point where he put on a dress because he wanted to dress up, too! Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:45 AM (pJWtt)
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They completely crack me up. My kids were never this funny. They're like a comedy duo, with the elder cracking wise and the younger one nodding solemnly. Now that he's 4, his wit is starting to come through along with his quirky sense of humor.
My daughter favors the girl (of course) and she gets all the dress-up stuff, which was starting to piss me off and I hit a breaking point where he put on a dress because he wanted to dress up, too! Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
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"Being top predators who live in packs, the similarities to us in our original natural state makes us sympathetic to them"
I think its an archetype that men find helpful to identify with. I chose my name to have a constant reminder to keep my rage in check, let the wolf sleep
I recognized that something inside was dark - not sure if its from being a child of two alcoholics or a desensitation from the Marine Corps. I think it started with a psychic at Ren Faire, then some girlfriend's friend who has a gift pulls away in fear, 2ne hand accounts describe me as a shady character...eventually you accept it, but don't give in to it.
There's all manner of ways the wolf ties into the world of men - stand alone, being an individual but still part of some pack, loneliness.
Plus, we're hunting buddies. There's a whole Alpha game in play whenever we go out with the domesticated canines.
I think its an archetype that men find helpful to identify with. I chose my name to have a constant reminder to keep my rage in check, let the wolf sleep
I recognized that something inside was dark - not sure if its from being a child of two alcoholics or a desensitation from the Marine Corps. I think it started with a psychic at Ren Faire, then some girlfriend's friend who has a gift pulls away in fear, 2ne hand accounts describe me as a shady character...eventually you accept it, but don't give in to it.
There's all manner of ways the wolf ties into the world of men - stand alone, being an individual but still part of some pack, loneliness.
Plus, we're hunting buddies. There's a whole Alpha game in play whenever we go out with the domesticated canines.
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ciYHQ)
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Polynikes who knows they didn't?
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:52 AM (+qU29)
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There's a new cover sheet for the TPS reports.
Posted by: Office Space at July 26, 2025 10:50 AM (XQo4F)
Heh.
Posted by: Office Space at July 26, 2025 10:50 AM (XQo4F)
Heh.
Posted by: PC Load Letter at July 26, 2025 10:52 AM (PiwSw)
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Polynikes who knows they didn't?
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:52 AM (+qU29)
This is sadly a possibility through cut outs.
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 10:52 AM (+qU29)
This is sadly a possibility through cut outs.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:54 AM (VofaG)
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509th Parachute Regiment – nickname “Three Geronimo” – proceeded to march another 30-plus miles to seize an urban objective located near Townsville in northern Queensland.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (D7oie)
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Is that the City of Townsville?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (D7oie)
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Is that the City of Townsville?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:55 AM (ZOv7s)
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Mick Jagger throws a bash for his 82nd birthday.
Cops called.
I guess the old boy's still got it.
Cops called.
I guess the old boy's still got it.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 26, 2025 10:56 AM (qpyNK)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (0sNs1)
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Yep. Gotta get your sippy cup, need the blankey, lose the blankey, find the bear, lose the bear...
When we first took over, the grandkids were 2 and 3 and bedtime took about an hour to go into effect. ...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (ZOv7s)
Our daughter lived with us for a couple of years after her first marriage collapsed (it took her about three years and a baby to figure out what I assessed in the 1st nanosecond I met the future hubby). Our grand-daughter had issues going to bed at first (separation anxiety). We told her that she didn't need to go to sleep: just lay down and rest. I'd stay in her bedroom and she'd be asleep within 5-10 min.
Our daughter met a great guy (hubby #2) and our grand-daughter is now 27, married and a mommy of two. It sounds like your daughter is starting to mend like ours did.
Posted by: SMOD at July 26, 2025 10:29 AM
He's not wrong, you know.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:41 AM (0sNs1)
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Yep. Gotta get your sippy cup, need the blankey, lose the blankey, find the bear, lose the bear...
When we first took over, the grandkids were 2 and 3 and bedtime took about an hour to go into effect. ...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:47 AM (ZOv7s)
Our daughter lived with us for a couple of years after her first marriage collapsed (it took her about three years and a baby to figure out what I assessed in the 1st nanosecond I met the future hubby). Our grand-daughter had issues going to bed at first (separation anxiety). We told her that she didn't need to go to sleep: just lay down and rest. I'd stay in her bedroom and she'd be asleep within 5-10 min.
Our daughter met a great guy (hubby #2) and our grand-daughter is now 27, married and a mommy of two. It sounds like your daughter is starting to mend like ours did.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 10:56 AM (pJWtt)
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but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM
It's never too early to start introducing an understanding of the superiority of .45 ACP and .50 BMG over those metric calibres.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM
It's never too early to start introducing an understanding of the superiority of .45 ACP and .50 BMG over those metric calibres.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:57 AM (0sNs1)
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Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 26, 2025 10:56 AM (qpyNK)
I think its true that as soon as you stop moving and grooving is when old age grabs you. You have to stay a step ahead.
I think its true that as soon as you stop moving and grooving is when old age grabs you. You have to stay a step ahead.
Posted by: polynikes at July 26, 2025 10:57 AM (VofaG)
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In a few years, you can introduce them to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:58 AM (0sNs1)
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It's never too early to start introducing an understanding of the superiority of .45 ACP and .50 BMG over those metric calibres.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:57 AM (0sNs1)
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They want me to set up a target range for the nerf guns. I'm raising them right.
The toy M9 is pretty cool. When you pull the trigger the slide moves.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:57 AM (0sNs1)
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They want me to set up a target range for the nerf guns. I'm raising them right.
The toy M9 is pretty cool. When you pull the trigger the slide moves.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:59 AM (ZOv7s)
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They completely crack me up. My kids were never this funny. They're like a comedy duo, with the elder cracking wise and the younger one nodding solemnly. Now that he's 4, his wit is starting to come through along with his quirky sense of humor.
...Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
...Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
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In a few years, you can introduce them to the .41 Magnum.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:58 AM (0sNs1)
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LOL, I actually bought a Jericho with the .41 AE conversion kit. If only the ammo was still in production...
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 10:58 AM (0sNs1)
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LOL, I actually bought a Jericho with the .41 AE conversion kit. If only the ammo was still in production...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (ZOv7s)
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"That stupidity ("Trump's losing the troops!") is now gone"
Boggles my mind. They see so many of their own kind dash themselves against the cliffs of TDS, and somehow they think they'll be the one to break through, shouting thst the Emporer has no clothes.
Boggles my mind. They see so many of their own kind dash themselves against the cliffs of TDS, and somehow they think they'll be the one to break through, shouting thst the Emporer has no clothes.
Posted by: Fenrisulven at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (ciYHQ)
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You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
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I'm focusing on individual soldier skills, like the correct way to throw a hand grenade. We'll then work on the low crawl, and I may string some wire for them to move under.
My daughters got the same training.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
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I'm focusing on individual soldier skills, like the correct way to throw a hand grenade. We'll then work on the low crawl, and I may string some wire for them to move under.
My daughters got the same training.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
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g'mornin' again, 'rons
g'mornin' again, 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at July 26, 2025 11:03 AM (tljrc)
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I'm focusing on individual soldier skills, like the correct way to throw a hand grenade.
I hear that for best results, you want to pull the pin first.
I hear that for best results, you want to pull the pin first.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 11:04 AM (08DAr)
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LOL, I actually bought a Jericho with the .41 AE conversion kit. If only the ammo was still in production...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM
You can still find brass, if you handload.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM
You can still find brass, if you handload.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 11:06 AM (0sNs1)
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Wow, not all of Hollywood has chosen to learn the lesson.
HOLY CHOOSING THE WRONG SIDE, BATMAN! Trailer: Warner Brothers reveals Aztec Batman, where evil white Europeans come to destroy the peaceful natives.
In it’s continued quest to viciously deconstruct and murder every comic book IP in their possession, Warner Brothers is bringing you a new spin on your favorite caped crusader, and it looks so bad we have to share it with you so you can laugh at it too.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1948541298543059134
HOLY CHOOSING THE WRONG SIDE, BATMAN! Trailer: Warner Brothers reveals Aztec Batman, where evil white Europeans come to destroy the peaceful natives.
In it’s continued quest to viciously deconstruct and murder every comic book IP in their possession, Warner Brothers is bringing you a new spin on your favorite caped crusader, and it looks so bad we have to share it with you so you can laugh at it too.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1948541298543059134
Posted by: Archimedes at July 26, 2025 11:07 AM (Riz8t)
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I'm focusing on individual soldier skills, like the correct way to throw a hand grenade. We'll then work on the low crawl, and I may string some wire for them to move under.
My daughters got the same training.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
Army of One. Starts with maneuver.
My daughters got the same training.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:01 AM (ZOv7s)
Army of One. Starts with maneuver.
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 11:07 AM (LHPAg)
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I mentioned it to my father who noted that my mother did the same thing - raged against her parents but then left me to live with them for two years.
Currently there is an epidemic of young women, usually in their 30s, who are weaponizing the system in order to hurt their boyfriend, husband, neighbor, whoever they don't like.
One of my coworkers related to me that her son's babymomma was making life a living hell for him. He, the momster and the young man's dad lived at at the parent's home with the 2 year old child. I told my friend: You better tell your son to wear a GoPro at all times. She looked at me like I was nuts.
About a month later, she came in to work and the first thing she said to me: YOU WERE SO RIGHT??
I'm like, Huh? since of course I had forgotten about that particular drama. She then proceeded to relate how the babymomma accused the son of abuse, filed a police report, got a TRO, all the things.
I think they share the playbook on TikTok and social media.
Currently there is an epidemic of young women, usually in their 30s, who are weaponizing the system in order to hurt their boyfriend, husband, neighbor, whoever they don't like.
One of my coworkers related to me that her son's babymomma was making life a living hell for him. He, the momster and the young man's dad lived at at the parent's home with the 2 year old child. I told my friend: You better tell your son to wear a GoPro at all times. She looked at me like I was nuts.
About a month later, she came in to work and the first thing she said to me: YOU WERE SO RIGHT??
I'm like, Huh? since of course I had forgotten about that particular drama. She then proceeded to relate how the babymomma accused the son of abuse, filed a police report, got a TRO, all the things.
I think they share the playbook on TikTok and social media.
Posted by: kallisto at July 26, 2025 11:08 AM (dCxaZ)
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You can still find brass, if you handload.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 11:06 AM (0sNs1)
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The kit actually came with a box of 50 rounds, so there's that. I suspect that so many smaller shops are putting brass out there these days that someone will do a run - which will instantly sell out.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 11:06 AM (0sNs1)
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The kit actually came with a box of 50 rounds, so there's that. I suspect that so many smaller shops are putting brass out there these days that someone will do a run - which will instantly sell out.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:09 AM (ZOv7s)
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I once watched recruit grenade training. Sgt. and trainee together in a foxhole. Trainee coached to pull the pin, and throw the grenade. Trainee pulls the pin, and drops the grenade.
I'm not sure I've ever seen two people move so fast, as then un*ssed the foxhole, and hit the deck a couple of yards away.
I'm not sure I've ever seen two people move so fast, as then un*ssed the foxhole, and hit the deck a couple of yards away.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 11:09 AM (0sNs1)
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Alright, time to go, God bless you all!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:09 AM (ZOv7s)
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Aztec Batman is - what, then. The Mixtón Rebellion? for those who thought Peter Jennings' Aztec Autumn wasn't cheesy enough?
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 11:10 AM (08DAr)
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It's all about the healing. Everything else is just religious activity.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 26, 2025 11:11 AM (XQo4F)
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220 What happened to Colorado and the old west?
Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:50 AM (+qU29)
Californicated
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Posted by: Skip at July 26, 2025 09:50 AM (+qU29)
Californicated
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Posted by: Its Go Time Donald at July 26, 2025 11:12 AM (Vvm2m)
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Good morning Hordemates!
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 11:12 AM (W/lyH)
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The kit actually came with a box of 50 rounds, so there's that. I suspect that so many smaller shops are putting brass out there these days that someone will do a run - which will instantly sell out.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:09 AM
With "The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions" by Donnelly John J and Judy Donnelly, and a mini-lathe, you can convert .41M brass to .41AE.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 11:09 AM
With "The Handloader's Manual of Cartridge Conversions" by Donnelly John J and Judy Donnelly, and a mini-lathe, you can convert .41M brass to .41AE.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 26, 2025 11:14 AM (0sNs1)
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Now, should I mow the grass? Or take Mrs.E to Lowe's?
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 11:14 AM (LHPAg)
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LOL, I actually bought a Jericho with the .41 AE conversion kit. If only the ammo was still in production...
Yeah, that's gonna be a tough one. There are one or two small lots of brass on Gunbroker but nothing from the usual suspects (Midway, Starline, etc.). Apparently if you're really motivated and happen to own a metal lathe, you can make your own.
Yeah, that's gonna be a tough one. There are one or two small lots of brass on Gunbroker but nothing from the usual suspects (Midway, Starline, etc.). Apparently if you're really motivated and happen to own a metal lathe, you can make your own.
Posted by: Oddbob at July 26, 2025 11:16 AM (/y8xj)
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(Mirror) shades of "Johnny Mnemonic."
Posted by: Oddbob at July 26, 2025 11:17 AM (/y8xj)
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348 I'm focusing on individual soldier skills, like the correct way to throw a hand grenade.
I hear that for best results, you want to pull the pin first.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 11:04 AM (08DAr)
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Urban SWAT training requires the candidate to throw the grenade into a standard baby crib from 25 yards while shooting a moving dog.
I hear that for best results, you want to pull the pin first.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 26, 2025 11:04 AM (08DAr)
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Urban SWAT training requires the candidate to throw the grenade into a standard baby crib from 25 yards while shooting a moving dog.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 26, 2025 11:18 AM (dDmld)
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 26, 2025 11:18 AM (qpyNK)
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Was informed yesterday that my 2 1/2 yo grandson describes "going to bed" as a ... "process"
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What goes around comes around. We are noow at the ate where bedtime is a sequence, complete with a punch list and full documentation.
Lights - check
pajamas - check
dogs out - check
dogs back in - check
doors locked - check
dentures soaking - check
tooth brushed - check
turn out lights - check
"Did you lock the back door?"
"Crap! I'll go check"
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What goes around comes around. We are noow at the ate where bedtime is a sequence, complete with a punch list and full documentation.
Lights - check
pajamas - check
dogs out - check
dogs back in - check
doors locked - check
dentures soaking - check
tooth brushed - check
turn out lights - check
"Did you lock the back door?"
"Crap! I'll go check"
Posted by: muldoon at July 26, 2025 11:19 AM (poXs5)
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D]uring Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 US troops . Flying 14.5 hours nonstop from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, parachuted into the Australian countryside on July 14.
“We landed right on the X,” Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, told Defense News during an interview in Townsville.
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Owww!!!
Damn it. That hurt!!!
“We landed right on the X,” Col. Brian Weightman, commander of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the U.S. Army’s 11th Airborne Division, told Defense News during an interview in Townsville.
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Owww!!!
Damn it. That hurt!!!
Posted by: The X at July 26, 2025 11:23 AM (W/lyH)
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but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM
Individual arms are not suggested for children as their physical abilities are not up to the weight of ammunition and firearms for transport and aimed fire.
On the whole, young children should be trained on crew served weapons which are fired from static positions, and can be carried between firing positions by the team
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM
Individual arms are not suggested for children as their physical abilities are not up to the weight of ammunition and firearms for transport and aimed fire.
On the whole, young children should be trained on crew served weapons which are fired from static positions, and can be carried between firing positions by the team
Posted by: Kindltot at July 26, 2025 11:24 AM (D7oie)
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365 "Why do you carry a .44 Magnum?"
"Because they don't make a .45 Magnum."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 26, 2025 11:18 AM (qpyNK)
'How do you carry five 1911s under that Hawaiian shirt?'
'One's a compact.'
"Because they don't make a .45 Magnum."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 26, 2025 11:18 AM (qpyNK)
'How do you carry five 1911s under that Hawaiian shirt?'
'One's a compact.'
Posted by: Eromero at July 26, 2025 11:24 AM (LHPAg)
370
"Grace be with you all."
"Grace be with you all."
Posted by: Hebrews 13:25 at July 26, 2025 11:25 AM (XQo4F)
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Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
Ok kids. Today we will learn there is no problem that cannot be solved by Mr Claymore.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
Ok kids. Today we will learn there is no problem that cannot be solved by Mr Claymore.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 11:27 AM (W/lyH)
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2025 11:38 AM (mT+6a)
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Good morning Nurse.
Any plans for the day?
Any plans for the day?
Posted by: Sharon(willow's apprentice) at July 26, 2025 11:47 AM (t/2Uw)
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134 Stateless, day eight?
What are you doing, cleaning that basement with a toothbrush?
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:56 A
Lol.
We had house renovations and a lot of wood cutting needed to be done in the basement.
And since Mom also passed away, and the house FINALLY became mine on the third go, I have been taking everything out, wiping it down, pitching it or donating.
There's 10,000 things to do around the house so I've been putting in about 4 or 5 hours a day. There are hundreds of cans of food from back when supply chains were strained. 40 cases or so of water. Many boxes in a tiny offshoot room. Tons of stuff from around the house that ended up there during the renovations. A lot of Mom's Christmas stuff I've been going through.
Everything is being wiped down and taken out. Then I'll wash the beams, walls and floors and put everything back.
We had construction there one time before and I cleaned it like this. I left the basement door open for years because it was as clean as any other part of the house.
Mom was a nun for 14 years. She said all they did was clean. And the p,ace is mine now...,finally.
I may as well do it right.
What are you doing, cleaning that basement with a toothbrush?
Posted by: From about That Time at July 26, 2025 08:56 A
Lol.
We had house renovations and a lot of wood cutting needed to be done in the basement.
And since Mom also passed away, and the house FINALLY became mine on the third go, I have been taking everything out, wiping it down, pitching it or donating.
There's 10,000 things to do around the house so I've been putting in about 4 or 5 hours a day. There are hundreds of cans of food from back when supply chains were strained. 40 cases or so of water. Many boxes in a tiny offshoot room. Tons of stuff from around the house that ended up there during the renovations. A lot of Mom's Christmas stuff I've been going through.
Everything is being wiped down and taken out. Then I'll wash the beams, walls and floors and put everything back.
We had construction there one time before and I cleaned it like this. I left the basement door open for years because it was as clean as any other part of the house.
Mom was a nun for 14 years. She said all they did was clean. And the p,ace is mine now...,finally.
I may as well do it right.
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 15.1 % at July 26, 2025 11:56 AM (jvJvP)
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Hiya Sharon!
Off to the range, a stop at the store for coffee creamer and flour. Then home to do laundry and hopefully enjoy some sunshine on the beach if the thick marine layer burns off.
I hope you are well, sweet lady.
You got this.
Off to the range, a stop at the store for coffee creamer and flour. Then home to do laundry and hopefully enjoy some sunshine on the beach if the thick marine layer burns off.
I hope you are well, sweet lady.
You got this.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2025 12:01 PM (mT+6a)
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And stateless,
I’m so proud of you.
Well done. And thank you for taking care of your momma. That’s something special.
I’m so proud of you.
Well done. And thank you for taking care of your momma. That’s something special.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 26, 2025 12:01 PM (mT+6a)
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Notsothoreau ,
That King Randall guy sounds like he's doing great work! Thanks for sharing.
That King Randall guy sounds like he's doing great work! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: lin-duh at July 26, 2025 12:02 PM (VCgbV)
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Thailand and Cambodia is on. Thailand has 48 F16s and 11ish Grippens vs nothing for Cambodia.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 26, 2025 12:07 PM (Vmw0O)
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Days later he had a tactical soldier kit and was putting heavy fire down on the neighborhood. She likes to borrow parts of it, and he's great at sharing, but now the house sounds like Beirut what will all the intermittent gunfire.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
Ok kids. Today we will learn there is no problem that cannot be solved by Mr Claymore.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 11:27 AM (W/lyH)
Nope, M110 8 inch howitzer. They were VERY accurate.
I know where-of I speak. An old Red Leg forward observer.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at July 26, 2025 10:51 AM (ZOv7s)
You do realize that crew-served weapons build teamwork, right?
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 11:00 AM (pJWtt)
Ok kids. Today we will learn there is no problem that cannot be solved by Mr Claymore.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 26, 2025 11:27 AM (W/lyH)
Nope, M110 8 inch howitzer. They were VERY accurate.
I know where-of I speak. An old Red Leg forward observer.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at July 26, 2025 02:14 PM (pJWtt)
Posted by: Stateless - HAPPY NOT HOMELESS! - New Life Creation 15.1 % at July 26, 2025 02:45 PM (jvJvP)
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