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Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - August 5, 2025 [scampydog]
Any 300 bowlers out there? Top 6 reasons why Bowling gets a second look. 1. Beer vs. sweat
2. No sunburns
3. Shirts - there is no debate daylight here
4. Dad/Mom bods
5. Lingo - strikes, spares vs. falafel, ernie, dink
6. Nachos, frozen pizza, fried food vs. kinesiology tape Add your argument to the list. *** Bowling team names - ONT wheelhouse. Bowl movements. Huge list of bowling names.
Bonus: Found at bowling alley.
- Bowlsheviks
- Pocket Pounders and Pinup Girls
- Pin Droppers
- Bowling Stones
"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." EE CummingsAnyone else have a spouse or significant other that is a smart ass? Scampywife had the 9 horse to win. Prior to collecting her winnings (and after taking a slug of my beer), she promptly asked if I needed to borrow some cash for the next race.
Bridge Jumper – Always fun to beat the bridge jumper, the guy who makes huge show bets on a heavy favorite. Chalk Eating Weasel – You know the type -- all he wants to do is bet the favorite.Not speedy but smile worthy.
Senior (14yo) dog ends last in race but wins the crowd pic.twitter.com/tv1cSuNuyV
— B&S (@_B___S) September 26, 2024
For the 'Rons. Age isn't the factor - we have all been there.
— videos in my folder (@VideosFolder) July 29, 2025
Live long enough and you start quoting Dante. And other recycled brain thoughts - unapologetically.
Sixth Circle of Hell: HeresyThis many days old. Tons of links out there (many full of nonsense). Cool reading about the Initiation Wells. Dante references abound.
Representing the rejection of religious and political norms, the sixth circle leads Dante to Farinata degli Uberti, a military leader and aristocrat who tried to win the Italian throne and was convicted posthumously of heresy in 1283. Dante also meets Epicurus, Pope Anastasius II, and Emperor Frederick II.
The cultural landscape upon which the Quinta da Regaleira sits dates back thousands of years. There are archaeological sites in the area dating back to the early Neolithic (5 th millennium BC) and extending all the way through to the Iron Age (4 th – 2 nd centuries BC). The Roman occupation of the region began in the mid-2 nd century BC and it was later conquered by the Moors. Sintra finally yielded to Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal after the conquest of Lisbon in 1147. Afonso built an imposing royal Palace there which served as a summer residence until the late 16 th century. After the suppression of the Templars in 1312, the lands passed to the Order of Christ. In the late 15 th century, Sintra was associated with Leonor, one of the greatest Queens of Portugal. Succeeding monarchs spent much time in the town, but after the Restoration of 1640, Sintra lost this link and the Royal palace served only as a prison for Afonso VI. Sadly, most of the built heritage of the region was destroyed in an earthquake in 1755, though there are some outstanding court and military buildings, examples of religious architecture and archaeological sites.
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Capitalism beats the hell out of the other isms. What are they renting? Shade? The tree? Shadows?
In the baking midday heat, Tibbets had decided to go and judge the finished livery he had instructed the crews to paint on the newly christened Enola Gay. He admired his mother’s name in a bold black font beneath the pilot’s side of the cockpit. The imposing bomber, along with the other six that would accompany him on the mission, had their distinctive 509th arrow inside a circle insignia removed and replaced with a simple large black R. Tibbets worried that any deviation might lead an inquisitive Japanese interceptor to attack them. He now oversaw the plane being towed to the loading pit. He studied the weapon as it was slowly and carefully hoisted into the bomb bay of the Enola Gay by the technical staff. Wiping the sweat from his forehead with his handkerchief, Tibbets could make out a variety of scrawled messages; one declared, To Emperor Hirohito, from the Boys of the Indianapolis. He recognized the tribute to the old battleship that had delivered parts of the bomb to Tinian. He took in the familiar dimensions of the plumb-shaped, gunmetal-gray ordnance: nine hundred pounds, twelve feet long, a diameter of twenty-eight inches, and sharp tailfins protruding. Tibbets later recalled in his memoir: “Looking at the huge bomb with its blunt nose and four tail fins, I wondered why we were calling it ‘Little Boy.’ It was not little by any standard. It was a monster compared with any bomb that I had ever dropped.”
A bit of Tuesday evening music. Let's go with some barbecued iguana - Wall of Voodoo. Deadpan, talk/sing, oddball fun. Uncool becomes cool in the right setting.
While in the foil shavers camp there are a few major players, when it comes to rotary razors things are quite different. Philips Norelco is basically in a league of its own and the name is synonymous with the rotary razor. With a rich history behind, Philips Norelco has become a cult classic and has a large community of loyal enthusiasts throughout the world and particularly in the USA.I suspect there are a number of hand tools and gadgets in circulation and still in use in the homes of the Morons. What items have survived the decades for you? Those that remain in semi-regular use.
With so much news out there about Sydney Sweeney, let's shift focus to something else. Or not. Give the algorithm what it wants (not Sydney - but somehow similar).
— aka (@akafaceUS) May 29, 2025
This ONT brought to you by: Wisdom. Ask the right questions early.
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Hello
Hello
Posted by: fourseasons at August 05, 2025 09:58 PM (3ek7K)
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Howdy
Posted by: QED Texan at August 05, 2025 09:58 PM (fveCG)
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All things are the same except for the differences, and different except for the similarities.
Thomas Sowell
Thomas Sowell
Posted by: mindful webworker - time traveling ducks at August 05, 2025 09:58 PM (0x4XT)
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Almost!
Posted by: QED Texan at August 05, 2025 09:59 PM (fveCG)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 10:02 PM (QGaXH)
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I nooded.
Posted by: QED Texan at August 05, 2025 10:02 PM (fveCG)
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It got brighter in here all of a sudden. Must be the reflection off the boobs....
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 05, 2025 10:03 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (kkTda)
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Turkey - three strikes in a row
Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
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Just gonna lurk in the shadows tonight.
Hope everyone is well.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 10:02 PM (QGaXH)
Shadows are gone now.
Just gonna lurk in the shadows tonight.
Hope everyone is well.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 10:02 PM (QGaXH)
Shadows are gone now.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (0eaVi)
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Don’t forget bowling dads’ special moves and body twists. They all have their own spin on it.
Posted by: H at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (2gjbv)
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Can the beer girl pass the pencil skirt test?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (rbvCR)
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Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
Five Bagger - Trigglypuff
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
Five Bagger - Trigglypuff
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 05, 2025 10:05 PM (0eaVi)
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Good evening Horde. Thanks Doggo! Girthy content. Nicely done!
Posted by: TRex - crossing off Mexican Radio from the Wed ONT at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Sorry I'm late, I mediating between Occam and Rube Goldberg.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (oH1Ba)
Posted by: QED Texan at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (fveCG)
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Sabbath were not my cup o tea but I don't think of their music as satanic or inspired by satan.
The story goes that they were a generic blues band named Earth and were looking for some new hook, the boys went to see the horror movie Black Sabbath and came up with the idea of making music that would give the unsettling feeling of a horror film.
The story goes that they were a generic blues band named Earth and were looking for some new hook, the boys went to see the horror movie Black Sabbath and came up with the idea of making music that would give the unsettling feeling of a horror film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (XV/Pl)
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ee cummings would not approve of your caps. he’s in vogue today, with many in academia and other print media refusing to capitalize proper nouns anymore.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (ZAN7R)
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looks like the Rockies are losing
Posted by: gKWVE at August 05, 2025 10:07 PM (sDWtc)
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My office building has blackberry bushes. I keep wondering if it would be dorky for me to browse. I still have Colorado plates on my truck.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Easily nonplussed at August 05, 2025 09:58 PM (0aYVJ)
Who is going to say anything? If they ask tell them you beating the bears to the berries.
The local city buildings here have some sort of cloud berry as the ground cover, they have berries. I keep planning to pick them but I wind up busy instead
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Easily nonplussed at August 05, 2025 09:58 PM (0aYVJ)
Who is going to say anything? If they ask tell them you beating the bears to the berries.
The local city buildings here have some sort of cloud berry as the ground cover, they have berries. I keep planning to pick them but I wind up busy instead
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:07 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: fourseasons at August 05, 2025 10:07 PM (3ek7K)
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18 Sabbath were not my cup o tea but I don't think of their music as satanic or inspired by satan.
The story goes that they were a generic blues band named Earth and were looking for some new hook, the boys went to see the horror movie Black Sabbath and came up with the idea of making music that would give the unsettling feeling of a horror film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (XV/Pl)
And what attracted me to Sabbath was the sinister feel of their music. Especially that first album.
The story goes that they were a generic blues band named Earth and were looking for some new hook, the boys went to see the horror movie Black Sabbath and came up with the idea of making music that would give the unsettling feeling of a horror film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (XV/Pl)
And what attracted me to Sabbath was the sinister feel of their music. Especially that first album.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (ZAN7R)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (kkTda)
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Turkey - three strikes in a row
Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Posted by: Cow Demon
"Yahtzee" for five.
I've never done better than eight.
Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Posted by: Cow Demon
"Yahtzee" for five.
I've never done better than eight.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (DgGvY)
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There is a connection iirc, with Bowling and the August 6th bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war in the Pacific.
The machine that re-installs up the pins was developed for places like Oak Ridge, where much work with plutonium and isotopes had to be done remotely, over closed circuit television.
The machine that re-installs up the pins was developed for places like Oak Ridge, where much work with plutonium and isotopes had to be done remotely, over closed circuit television.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (2BdZb)
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Good evening good people.
I try to re-read Dante's Divine Comedy every year. It seems much easier to understand now than when I didn't have any wrinkles.
I try to re-read Dante's Divine Comedy every year. It seems much easier to understand now than when I didn't have any wrinkles.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:09 PM (DgGvY)
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ee cummings would not approve of your caps. he’s in vogue today, with many in academia and other print media refusing to capitalize proper nouns anymore.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (ZAN7R)
How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:06 PM (ZAN7R)
How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (rbvCR)
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Did the Nagasaki bomber ‘miss’ on purpose to save lives?
Nagasaki was not the original target, and the bomb fell miles from its heavily populated centre. An investigation throws the official explanation into doubt
http://bit.ly/4lgDrnp
Archive, from The Times
Nagasaki was not the original target, and the bomb fell miles from its heavily populated centre. An investigation throws the official explanation into doubt
http://bit.ly/4lgDrnp
Archive, from The Times
Posted by: mindful webworker - big BIG bada boom at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (0x4XT)
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Beer girl is just about the finest sight on the planet.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (snZF9)
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I was once at a bowling alley years ago where the frames on the paper sheet were numbered:
1 2 3 4 Beer 6 7 8 9 10
The only good thing about automatic scorers are the animations, though they could be improved:
http://tiny.cc/u2tq001
1 2 3 4 Beer 6 7 8 9 10
The only good thing about automatic scorers are the animations, though they could be improved:
http://tiny.cc/u2tq001
Posted by: tankdemon at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (oH1Ba)
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Evenin'
Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (sAmhv)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:10 PM (XV/Pl)
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Old and busted: mean tweets
New and cool: mean phone calls
President Trump [to CNBC]on Jasmine Crockett: "You have low IQ people like CROCKETT. I wonder if she has any relation to the late, great, Davy Crockett...You have this woman Crockett, she's a very low IQ person."
"Somebody said the other day she's one of the leaders of the party, you got to be kidding! The Democrats are lost, they have Trump derangement syndrome so bad that they can't walk, they can't talk, they don't know where they are; Schumer is finished...Schumer, look, I watched him the other day, he's lost all of his confidence."
New and cool: mean phone calls
President Trump [to CNBC]on Jasmine Crockett: "You have low IQ people like CROCKETT. I wonder if she has any relation to the late, great, Davy Crockett...You have this woman Crockett, she's a very low IQ person."
"Somebody said the other day she's one of the leaders of the party, you got to be kidding! The Democrats are lost, they have Trump derangement syndrome so bad that they can't walk, they can't talk, they don't know where they are; Schumer is finished...Schumer, look, I watched him the other day, he's lost all of his confidence."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 05, 2025 10:11 PM (L/fGl)
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Evening, TRex!
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:11 PM (41CYW)
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Did the Nagasaki bomber ‘miss’ on purpose to save lives?
__________
"You fucked up, didn't you, Sweeney?" - Gen. Curtis LeMay
Did the Nagasaki bomber ‘miss’ on purpose to save lives?
__________
"You fucked up, didn't you, Sweeney?" - Gen. Curtis LeMay
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at August 05, 2025 10:12 PM (kkTda)
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Senior (14yo) dog ends last in race but wins the crowd
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"Win the crowd and you will win your freedom." -- Stuff some former gladiator said
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"Win the crowd and you will win your freedom." -- Stuff some former gladiator said
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:12 PM (IBQGV)
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The Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:12 PM (63Dwl)
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Heh, the little kid on the bike properly using the applicable term upon seeing sexed up graphics on that tour bus.
"Ooooo La La"
And now the rest of the story:
His recently departed maternal grandmother chagrined at the display channeled all her poltergeist powers and adjusted the handlebars just so....*BANG* A soft whisper followed. "Eyes on the road, sonny."
"Ooooo La La"
And now the rest of the story:
His recently departed maternal grandmother chagrined at the display channeled all her poltergeist powers and adjusted the handlebars just so....*BANG* A soft whisper followed. "Eyes on the road, sonny."
Posted by: Orson at August 05, 2025 10:14 PM (dIske)
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All things are the same except for the differences, and different except for the similarities.
Even Tommy couldn’t turn down a fresh bong hit in the dorms now and then!
Even Tommy couldn’t turn down a fresh bong hit in the dorms now and then!
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (zocr6)
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My best game was a 292.
In College … bowling for diplomas / P.E. credit
(You got no credit for playing a varsity sport 🤷♂️
In College … bowling for diplomas / P.E. credit
(You got no credit for playing a varsity sport 🤷♂️
Posted by: browndog goes Brooklyn side at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (TTAGa)
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How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Kindltot
Is that a Brain Wave reference?
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Kindltot
Is that a Brain Wave reference?
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (63Dwl)
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Thanks for the dandy Tuesday Night ONT, scampydog!
Love that final photo. And I know the feeling...
That bowling alley is so small! The last alley I was in was at Southpoint in Las Vegas. Over 50 lanes and they had a tournament going on, filling each and every lane with great bowlers. Amazing.
Love that final photo. And I know the feeling...
That bowling alley is so small! The last alley I was in was at Southpoint in Las Vegas. Over 50 lanes and they had a tournament going on, filling each and every lane with great bowlers. Amazing.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 05, 2025 10:16 PM (kB9dk)
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Can the beer girl pass the pencil skirt test?
Posted by: Cow Demon
1) Her outfit looks like Christmas wrapping. Wouldn't want to wait from Oktoberfest to Christmas, though.
B) I've heard of the "pencil test" to decide if one can go braless. What's the "pencil skirt test?" Sit down, put the pencil on top, and if it misses your skirt when it rolls off the ski jump, you needs the steel-belted radial bra?
Posted by: Cow Demon
1) Her outfit looks like Christmas wrapping. Wouldn't want to wait from Oktoberfest to Christmas, though.
B) I've heard of the "pencil test" to decide if one can go braless. What's the "pencil skirt test?" Sit down, put the pencil on top, and if it misses your skirt when it rolls off the ski jump, you needs the steel-belted radial bra?
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:17 PM (DgGvY)
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Top 6 reasons why Bowling gets a second look.
1. Beer vs. sweat
2. No sunburns
3. Shirts - there is no debate daylight here
4. Dad/Mom bods
5. Lingo - strikes, spares vs. falafel, ernie, dink
6. Nachos, frozen pizza, fried food vs. kinesiology tape
Add your argument to the list.
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If Dexter Morgan likes it ...
1. Beer vs. sweat
2. No sunburns
3. Shirts - there is no debate daylight here
4. Dad/Mom bods
5. Lingo - strikes, spares vs. falafel, ernie, dink
6. Nachos, frozen pizza, fried food vs. kinesiology tape
Add your argument to the list.
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If Dexter Morgan likes it ...
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 05, 2025 10:17 PM (G9bbC)
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My local news site is kneeling and shrieking "Noooooo!" over this:
"Trump says he will 'probably not' seek a third term in 2028.
Despite constitutional barriers that prevents him from seeking a third term, Trump and those around him have repeatedly declined to rule out a 2028 campaign."
Donaldus Maximus can sell Mar-a-largo and just live rent free in these people's heads.
"Trump says he will 'probably not' seek a third term in 2028.
Despite constitutional barriers that prevents him from seeking a third term, Trump and those around him have repeatedly declined to rule out a 2028 campaign."
Donaldus Maximus can sell Mar-a-largo and just live rent free in these people's heads.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at August 05, 2025 10:17 PM (mESHd)
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Last time I was in a bowling alley you could smoke.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (63Dwl)
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That bowling alley is so small! The last alley I was in was at Southpoint in Las Vegas. Over 50 lanes and they had a tournament going on, filling each and every lane with great bowlers. Amazing.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 05, 2025 10:16 PM (kB9dk)
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Does the White House still have a two-lane bowling alley?
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 05, 2025 10:16 PM (kB9dk)
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Does the White House still have a two-lane bowling alley?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (IBQGV)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (rbvCR)
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There is a connection iirc, with Bowling and the August 6th bombing of Hiroshima, ending the war in the Pacific.
The machine that re-installs up the pins was developed for places like Oak Ridge, where much work with plutonium and isotopes had to be done remotely, over closed circuit television.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (2BdZb)
My brother was a pin-setter in high school; sat on a shelf above two lanes and hopped down to clear the lane and reset the pins.
That automatic pin-setting machine put him out of a job.
Now McDonald's has robots.
Where's a kid supposed to learn how to be a working schlub?
The machine that re-installs up the pins was developed for places like Oak Ridge, where much work with plutonium and isotopes had to be done remotely, over closed circuit television.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:08 PM (2BdZb)
My brother was a pin-setter in high school; sat on a shelf above two lanes and hopped down to clear the lane and reset the pins.
That automatic pin-setting machine put him out of a job.
Now McDonald's has robots.
Where's a kid supposed to learn how to be a working schlub?
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (gKDq2)
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"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." EE Cummings
Mostly see it written as e e cummings...
Mostly see it written as e e cummings...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (ynpvh)
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Good evening, LS.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (41CYW)
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I think I've cracked 70 a couple of times bowling, my primary objective when bowling is not scoring, it's having a few drinks, bullsh***ing with the boys and generally having a good time.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:19 PM (XV/Pl)
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Dachshunds are wonderful dogs. Feisty and fiercely protective of the clan. Grew up with one, such a great hound. RIP Otto!
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 05, 2025 10:19 PM (CHHv1)
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For all that Ozzie cultivated that “cuddly old rocker” shtick, the fact that he named his band “Black Sabbath,” which celebrates Satan, means that he’s roasting in hell.
Have you heard of their song" After Forever"?
Have you heard of their song" After Forever"?
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at August 05, 2025 10:19 PM (iNp3L)
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The machine that re-installs up the pins was developed for places like Oak Ridge, where much work with plutonium and isotopes had to be done remotely, over closed circuit television.
Posted by: Common Tater
If you look carefully, you can still see a couple of Manhattan Project era guard shacks along Rt 58.
Also, there is a great pattern to many of the street names there. For example, Pennsylvania Ave is a main entry to a neighborhood. Palmetto, Palmer, Packer, Pacific (and more 'Ps') Streets are in that neighborhood. Similarly for Tennessee, Vermont, New York, Utah Streets as the main streets. Pretty cool really.
Posted by: Common Tater
If you look carefully, you can still see a couple of Manhattan Project era guard shacks along Rt 58.
Also, there is a great pattern to many of the street names there. For example, Pennsylvania Ave is a main entry to a neighborhood. Palmetto, Palmer, Packer, Pacific (and more 'Ps') Streets are in that neighborhood. Similarly for Tennessee, Vermont, New York, Utah Streets as the main streets. Pretty cool really.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 10:19 PM (cYBz/)
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RE: ee vs EE C c cummings. I saw it both ways, noodled on it, and said, F it. I'm doing it this way.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (41CYW)
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Does the White House still have a two-lane bowling alley?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Yes and no.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Yes and no.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (rbvCR)
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My brother was a pin-setter in high school; sat on a shelf above two lanes and hopped down to clear the lane and reset the pins.
That automatic pin-setting machine put him out of a job.
Now McDonald's has robots.
Where's a kid supposed to learn how to be a working schlub?
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (gKDq2)
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Now accepting applications...There's a bright future ahead of you in this growing industry!
That automatic pin-setting machine put him out of a job.
Now McDonald's has robots.
Where's a kid supposed to learn how to be a working schlub?
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (gKDq2)
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Now accepting applications...There's a bright future ahead of you in this growing industry!
Posted by: Buggy Whips, Ltd. at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (IBQGV)
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BINGO!
Posted by: NCDave at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (mAiNO)
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Bowling team name - the Banana Splits
Posted by: TRex - ice cream afterward! at August 05, 2025 10:21 PM (IQ6Gq)
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Yes and no.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
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For some reason, I thought it was a two-lane alley. I know the WH did have one installed, though.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
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For some reason, I thought it was a two-lane alley. I know the WH did have one installed, though.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:21 PM (IBQGV)
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How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Kindltot
Is that a Brain Wave reference?
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (63Dwl)
Nope. Archie was a cockroach author who could only type in lower case because he couldn't hold down the shift keys. Mehitabel was his feline friend.
How is Mehitabel, Archie?
Posted by: Kindltot
Is that a Brain Wave reference?
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (63Dwl)
Nope. Archie was a cockroach author who could only type in lower case because he couldn't hold down the shift keys. Mehitabel was his feline friend.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 05, 2025 10:21 PM (oH1Ba)
66
Can the beer girl pass the pencil skirt test?
Posted by: Cow Demon
1) Her outfit looks like Christmas wrapping. Wouldn't want to wait from Oktoberfest to Christmas, though.
B) I've heard of the "pencil test" to decide if one can go braless. What's the "pencil skirt test?" Sit down, put the pencil on top, and if it misses your skirt when it rolls off the ski jump, you needs the steel-belted radial bra?
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:17 PM (DgGvY)
That chick? The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
Posted by: Cow Demon
1) Her outfit looks like Christmas wrapping. Wouldn't want to wait from Oktoberfest to Christmas, though.
B) I've heard of the "pencil test" to decide if one can go braless. What's the "pencil skirt test?" Sit down, put the pencil on top, and if it misses your skirt when it rolls off the ski jump, you needs the steel-belted radial bra?
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:17 PM (DgGvY)
That chick? The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:22 PM (snZF9)
67
There’s pictures of the Nagasaki mission, right before launch. Tibbetts is in his jeep on the flightline, completely chill.
Sweeney and everybody else are starting to get nervous. The crew chief is checking his whiz wheel to make sure they have enough fuel. An extended range fuel tank holding an additional 640 gallons was unusable due to an inop fuel pump. The acft should have been Red X’d for that.
The whole mission was CF, unlike the Hiroshima drop. One rule the higher ups had was visual bombing, no radar drop allowed. They were going to break that rule, maybe they did. We only have their word on that. The overall commander of the bomb was worried. They did not want to return with the bomb. Nor jettison in ocean.
No chance anyone tried to “miss”. None.
Sweeney and everybody else are starting to get nervous. The crew chief is checking his whiz wheel to make sure they have enough fuel. An extended range fuel tank holding an additional 640 gallons was unusable due to an inop fuel pump. The acft should have been Red X’d for that.
The whole mission was CF, unlike the Hiroshima drop. One rule the higher ups had was visual bombing, no radar drop allowed. They were going to break that rule, maybe they did. We only have their word on that. The overall commander of the bomb was worried. They did not want to return with the bomb. Nor jettison in ocean.
No chance anyone tried to “miss”. None.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:22 PM (K0w3s)
68
I survived the final day of being jury bait without getting picked! Yay!
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 05, 2025 10:22 PM (G9bbC)
69
58 RE: ee vs EE C c cummings. I saw it both ways, noodled on it, and said, F it. I'm doing it this way.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (41CYW)
Long bow vs Crossbow
9mm vs .45 ACP
Ginger vs Mary Ann
Genie vs Samantha
e e vs E E
...
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (41CYW)
Long bow vs Crossbow
9mm vs .45 ACP
Ginger vs Mary Ann
Genie vs Samantha
e e vs E E
...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at August 05, 2025 10:23 PM (ynpvh)
70
Moses forgot about this one: Plague of Rattlers.
Rise in rattlesnake activity prompts police to send warning to residents of Colorado town [Parker, 20 or 30 miles southeast of Denver]
Rise in rattlesnake activity prompts police to send warning to residents of Colorado town [Parker, 20 or 30 miles southeast of Denver]
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 05, 2025 10:23 PM (L/fGl)
71
Evening all.
Posted by: Joyenz at August 05, 2025 10:24 PM (sPQoU)
72
Eddie Murphy has/had a bowling alley in his house. Arsenio did a funny bit on it back in the day.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:24 PM (41CYW)
73
Watching a cop show set in Belfast - Blue Lights.
It's good.
It's good.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 05, 2025 10:25 PM (G9bbC)
74
Yes and no.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
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For some reason, I thought it was a two-lane alley. I know the WH did have one installed, though.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:21 PM (IBQGV)
I also thought The White House had two lanes. IIRC, Nixon was a big bowler.
Barry? Not so much. A score of 37 is just pathetic for anyone over the age of 6.
Pic on Wikipedia from 2019 shows the White House bowling alley.
But it's only a single lane.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 10:20 PM (DgGvY)
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For some reason, I thought it was a two-lane alley. I know the WH did have one installed, though.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:21 PM (IBQGV)
I also thought The White House had two lanes. IIRC, Nixon was a big bowler.
Barry? Not so much. A score of 37 is just pathetic for anyone over the age of 6.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:25 PM (gKDq2)
75
Is that a Brain Wave reference?
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (63Dwl)
Don Marquis was a NYC columnist who created Archie, a cockroach who wrote on a typewriter and Archiie's friend Mehitabel the alley cat
It was a satirical commentary on NYC in the early 1900s
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Wave
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 05, 2025 10:15 PM (63Dwl)
Don Marquis was a NYC columnist who created Archie, a cockroach who wrote on a typewriter and Archiie's friend Mehitabel the alley cat
It was a satirical commentary on NYC in the early 1900s
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:26 PM (rbvCR)
76
Craftsman screwdriver and Craftsman socket set at least 80 years old.
Posted by: rocdoctom at August 05, 2025 10:26 PM (unKe8)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 05, 2025 10:26 PM (L/fGl)
78
*ahoys*
Posted by: Walter Freeman at August 05, 2025 10:27 PM (Xb07I)
79
@66
>>That chick? The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
She does have chunky ear lobes though, so, not perfect.
>>That chick? The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
She does have chunky ear lobes though, so, not perfect.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:27 PM (XV/Pl)
80
She does have chunky ear lobes though, so, not perfect.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:27 PM (XV/Pl)
An ear lobe critic. Must be a Ferengi.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:27 PM (XV/Pl)
An ear lobe critic. Must be a Ferengi.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:28 PM (gKDq2)
81
Tuesday, shit. I'm still only on Tuesday. Every time I think I'm going towake up back in the jungle.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:29 PM (JkO4W)
82
Good evening, LS.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (41CYW)
* * * *
Hope you are having a fine, fine evening, sir!
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:18 PM (41CYW)
* * * *
Hope you are having a fine, fine evening, sir!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at August 05, 2025 10:29 PM (kB9dk)
83
What items have survived the decades for you? Those that remain in semi-regular use.
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I have a pair of needle-nose pliers I inherited from my grandfather. They're practically indestructible.
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I have a pair of needle-nose pliers I inherited from my grandfather. They're practically indestructible.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:30 PM (IBQGV)
84
Tibetts selected Sweeney for the mission.But later said he showed poor judgment on the flightline, in front of a general even. “It’s your mission. Cancel if you want” Tibbets told him. Sweeney had shown indecisiveness about the fuel-pump issue.
I couldn’t figure why he circled around for an hour waiting for a rendezvous that never happened, wasting fuel. As it was two engines flamed out on the ground, they didn’t even have enough gas to taxi off the runway. That’s cutting it close!
My suspicion is everything was socked in weather wise and they dropped it anyway. Nobody wants to land or take off with a nuke on board. B-29 actually had a lousy track record for take-offs.
I couldn’t figure why he circled around for an hour waiting for a rendezvous that never happened, wasting fuel. As it was two engines flamed out on the ground, they didn’t even have enough gas to taxi off the runway. That’s cutting it close!
My suspicion is everything was socked in weather wise and they dropped it anyway. Nobody wants to land or take off with a nuke on board. B-29 actually had a lousy track record for take-offs.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:30 PM (q/G6k)
85
Awesome mystery click, scampydog!
Posted by: NCDave at August 05, 2025 10:31 PM (mAiNO)
Posted by: tankdemon at August 05, 2025 10:32 PM (oH1Ba)
87
Fat Man was plump shaped.
Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser.
Going from memory, the 509th Silverplate B-29s flew their missions, including the pumpkin missions to acclimate the Japanese to single planes dropping single bombs, with other unit tail codes to keep the secret of their true mission.
Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser.
Going from memory, the 509th Silverplate B-29s flew their missions, including the pumpkin missions to acclimate the Japanese to single planes dropping single bombs, with other unit tail codes to keep the secret of their true mission.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 10:32 PM (xXxgc)
88
"She does have chunky ear lobes though, so, not perfect.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
The ability, nay, talent of some Morons to find the most miniscule imperfections in persons of plentiful pulchritude says something… not sure what, but something.
"The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
Posted by: Berserker"
This is the true Moron way.
Posted by: Thomas Bender"
The ability, nay, talent of some Morons to find the most miniscule imperfections in persons of plentiful pulchritude says something… not sure what, but something.
"The pencil test is stare at the picture, if you even see beer you eat that fucking pencil.
Posted by: Berserker"
This is the true Moron way.
Posted by: mindful webworker - motorboatin Moron at August 05, 2025 10:32 PM (0x4XT)
89
I was on a bowling team full of dentists. "Molar Rollers".
Posted by: free tibet with purchase of equal or greater value tibet at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (iNp3L)
90
Hope you are having a fine, fine evening, sir!
Posted by: Legally Sufficient
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Thank you! All is well here. I wish you the same.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient
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Thank you! All is well here. I wish you the same.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (41CYW)
91
Hard to think of the Enola Gay without remembering Bob Newhart's bit where he mentions flying in it. He knew it was the Enola Gay because it was all burned on the bottom.
Posted by: 496 at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (EDXUr)
92
Candlepin Bowling is fun. It's a New Hampshire/New England tradition. You don't get a machine to clean the fallen pins, you bowl through the mess. The more keys on the key ring hanging on your belt, the higher status you are. Flannel shirt is the dress code.
Posted by: Tom Olszta, All-Time Great at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (G5+As)
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:35 PM (41CYW)
94
84 Tibetts selected Sweeney for the mission
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Tibbets was scheduled to fly the second mission too. After Hiroshima he decided not to. I don't know if he ever explained why he declined.
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Tibbets was scheduled to fly the second mission too. After Hiroshima he decided not to. I don't know if he ever explained why he declined.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (JkO4W)
95
Beer Boob Girl is lovely, but two centipedes for eyelashes is off-putting
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
96
I was once on a bowling team called "Who Needs Prozac?" We won that year. Got a gold painted bowling pin as a trophy. Good times.
Posted by: NCDave at August 05, 2025 10:37 PM (mAiNO)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:37 PM (JkO4W)
98
@80
>>An ear lobe critic. Must be a Ferengi.
Contrary to my wife's feeling that what attracted me to her were her large breasts, sure the breasts were the hook but it was her slender and dignified ear lobes that was the net.
>>An ear lobe critic. Must be a Ferengi.
Contrary to my wife's feeling that what attracted me to her were her large breasts, sure the breasts were the hook but it was her slender and dignified ear lobes that was the net.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:37 PM (XV/Pl)
99
I almost fell out of my dialysis chair ( dragging needles and tubing with me) when I read Bill and Hill are being subpoenaed. What are the odds they are going to be burrowed into some country that won't honor a U.S. arrest warrant?
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (BpZ8Z)
100
Candlepin Bowling is fun. It's a New Hampshire/New England tradition. You don't get a machine to clean the fallen pins, you bowl through the mess. The more keys on the key ring hanging on your belt, the higher status you are. Flannel shirt is the dress code.
Posted by: Tom Olszta, All-Time Great at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (G5+As)
In the South, we had duckpin bowling. No clearing the lanes of dead wood and three balls. The bowling balls were the size of softballs and pins were chubby little things.
You could chop out the 1-5 pins on those lanes.
Posted by: Tom Olszta, All-Time Great at August 05, 2025 10:33 PM (G5+As)
In the South, we had duckpin bowling. No clearing the lanes of dead wood and three balls. The bowling balls were the size of softballs and pins were chubby little things.
You could chop out the 1-5 pins on those lanes.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (gKDq2)
101
95 Beer Boob Girl is lovely, but two centipedes for eyelashes is off-putting
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (9FEtL)
102
I have never once reflected on a woman's earlobes. I'll have to remember to look.
Posted by: 496 at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (go8bP)
103
Getting input from this crowd on their gadgets. You are braver than me.
Posted by: Lime Green Dildo Guy at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (G5+As)
104
"My heart has followed all my days
Something I cannot name . . ."
Don Marquis.
Read him, if you haven't.
Something I cannot name . . ."
Don Marquis.
Read him, if you haven't.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (Epeb0)
Posted by: Diogenes at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (W/lyH)
106
Just refreshed three times and didn't get a new comment.
Think I'll wander down some rabbit holes for a while.
C U Later, agitators.
Think I'll wander down some rabbit holes for a while.
C U Later, agitators.
Posted by: mindful webworker - hookah-smoking caterpillar at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (0x4XT)
107
102 I have never once reflected on a woman's earlobes. I'll have to remember to look.
Posted by: 496 at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (go8bP)
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Oh here we go with the great "attached" vs "unattached" controversy.
Move over, crossbows and longbows.
Posted by: 496 at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (go8bP)
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Oh here we go with the great "attached" vs "unattached" controversy.
Move over, crossbows and longbows.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:40 PM (JkO4W)
108
Common Tater agree, no chance any miss was intentional.
But I've always thought they dropped to get rid of the bomb, and basically accomplish their mission (they knew they were over the Nagasaki area, likely close to the aimpoint, from radar). As it turned out the location probably did reduce casualties on the ground, but in fact was a near direct hit on a major defense industrial plant.
Something I wonder about. Aimpoint was Mitsubishi shipyard (obviously on the harbor), according to most things I've seen. But if you go to Nagasaki, there's a small bridge (very small, much smaller - and over basically a creek, not a river, as the aimpoint bridge in Hiroshima) that a monument on the spot says was the intended aimpoint. It's about a mile from the Mitsubishi yard, maybe more. So, some confusion somewhere on this key detail.
The drop zone in the Urakami Valley north of downtown did shield other areas somewhat due to terrain. Along with the Mitsubishi factory, the largest Catholic cathedral in Asia, the Urakami Cathedral, was destroyed. When in Japan, visit to Nagasaki highly recommended. Mellow pace, pretty, friendly, nice setting, cool streetcars still in use.
But I've always thought they dropped to get rid of the bomb, and basically accomplish their mission (they knew they were over the Nagasaki area, likely close to the aimpoint, from radar). As it turned out the location probably did reduce casualties on the ground, but in fact was a near direct hit on a major defense industrial plant.
Something I wonder about. Aimpoint was Mitsubishi shipyard (obviously on the harbor), according to most things I've seen. But if you go to Nagasaki, there's a small bridge (very small, much smaller - and over basically a creek, not a river, as the aimpoint bridge in Hiroshima) that a monument on the spot says was the intended aimpoint. It's about a mile from the Mitsubishi yard, maybe more. So, some confusion somewhere on this key detail.
The drop zone in the Urakami Valley north of downtown did shield other areas somewhat due to terrain. Along with the Mitsubishi factory, the largest Catholic cathedral in Asia, the Urakami Cathedral, was destroyed. When in Japan, visit to Nagasaki highly recommended. Mellow pace, pretty, friendly, nice setting, cool streetcars still in use.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (U/Byj)
109
""I suspect there are a number of hand tools and gadgets in circulation and still in use in the homes of the Morons. What items have survived the decades for you? Those that remain in semi-regular use.""
Tools, more tools, and more tools yet.
Tools, more tools, and more tools yet.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (snZF9)
110
What are the odds they are going to be burrowed into some country that won't honor a U.S. arrest warrant?
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (BpZ8Z)
Which of the following countries not get screwed with by a Clinton:
Afghanistan
Belarus
Bolivia
China
Cuba
Ecuador
Guinea Bissau
Iran
Laos
Libya
Nicaragua
Mongolia
Montenegro
Nepal
Qatar
Switzerand
Yemen
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (BpZ8Z)
Which of the following countries not get screwed with by a Clinton:
Afghanistan
Belarus
Bolivia
China
Cuba
Ecuador
Guinea Bissau
Iran
Laos
Libya
Nicaragua
Mongolia
Montenegro
Nepal
Qatar
Switzerand
Yemen
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (rbvCR)
111
"Are you paying by card?"
Posted by: Beer Boob Girl at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (JkO4W)
112
The great E. B. White on Don Marquis (whom the Algonquin Round Table, aka The Vicious Circle, greatly admired):
http://donmarquis.org/ebwhite.htm
http://donmarquis.org/ebwhite.htm
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (Epeb0)
113
70 Moses forgot about this one: Plague of Rattlers.
Rise in rattlesnake activity prompts police to send warning to residents of Colorado town [Parker, 20 or 30 miles southeast of Denver]
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 05, 2025 10:23 PM (L/fGl)
Venomous snakes in PARKER????
You mean... like uh... that's new? It's where the Ex Wife lives...
Rise in rattlesnake activity prompts police to send warning to residents of Colorado town [Parker, 20 or 30 miles southeast of Denver]
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 05, 2025 10:23 PM (L/fGl)
Venomous snakes in PARKER????
You mean... like uh... that's new? It's where the Ex Wife lives...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 05, 2025 10:42 PM (mP0Kj)
114
Move over, crossbows and longbows.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:40 PM (JkO4W)
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After looking, he's got a point - they're a bit 'chunky.' I still can't imagine giving a damn about a woman's earlobes though..
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:40 PM (JkO4W)
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After looking, he's got a point - they're a bit 'chunky.' I still can't imagine giving a damn about a woman's earlobes though..
Posted by: 496 at August 05, 2025 10:43 PM (go8bP)
115
A bit OT.
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Posted by: Diogenes at August 05, 2025 10:43 PM (W/lyH)
116
The atom bombs were the necessary coup de grace. Even after the first, the Japanese did not want to surrender.
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (Epeb0)
117
The great E. B. White on Don Marquis (whom the Algonquin Round Table, aka The Vicious Circle, greatly admired):
http://donmarquis.org/ebwhite.htm
Posted by: Beverly
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Thanks Beverly. Always enjoy the links you share. Bookmarked for later reading.
http://donmarquis.org/ebwhite.htm
Posted by: Beverly
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Thanks Beverly. Always enjoy the links you share. Bookmarked for later reading.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (41CYW)
118
99 I almost fell out of my dialysis chair ( dragging needles and tubing with me) when I read Bill and Hill are being subpoenaed. What are the odds they are going to be burrowed into some country that won't honor a U.S. arrest warrant?
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (BpZ8Z)
About the only Dems who didn't get an AutoPen Pardon.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:38 PM (BpZ8Z)
About the only Dems who didn't get an AutoPen Pardon.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (mP0Kj)
119
Screw Sweeny, that fraulein won the genetic lottery.
278 is my highest bowling score but I did average 206 for a season.
278 is my highest bowling score but I did average 206 for a season.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
120
Moses forgot about this one: Plague of Rattlers.
They had trouble with serpents in the desert. God instructed them to gather all their bronze and cast a serpent on a staff and view it so they wouldn't get bitten
They had trouble with serpents in the desert. God instructed them to gather all their bronze and cast a serpent on a staff and view it so they wouldn't get bitten
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:46 PM (rbvCR)
121
About the only Dems who didn't get an AutoPen Pardon.
Posted by: Romeo13
You wanted me to say I thought Hillary was guilty of something, and put it in writing? Seriously?
Posted by: Romeo13
You wanted me to say I thought Hillary was guilty of something, and put it in writing? Seriously?
Posted by: the autopen at August 05, 2025 10:46 PM (DgGvY)
122
She's also a bit too European looking for my tastes.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:46 PM (XV/Pl)
123
In the South, we had duckpin bowling. No clearing the lanes of dead wood and three balls. The bowling balls were the size of softballs and pins were chubby little things.
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Reset by a pin boy
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Reset by a pin boy
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (XeU6L)
124
OK, just saw the BESTEST Jean Meme...
American Eagle Jeans only go up to size 18... which means a Liberal female boycott really does not mean much.
American Eagle Jeans only go up to size 18... which means a Liberal female boycott really does not mean much.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (mP0Kj)
125
IIRC it was one of the wing tanks that was inop due to a fuel pump. Waiting for the second B-29 instrument plane to rendezvous in hindsight was a poor choice by Sweeney due to starting the mission short on fuel.
Kokura was Bock's Car primary target. It was socked in. Nagasaki was the secondary and it also was socked in until they found a hole in the clouds. Still was really a radar bombing run.
As for the B-29s crashing at take-off, it mainly occurred when XX Bomber Command set up in the Marianna's as they strove to carry out strategic bombing as proposed by Douhet and done over Europe. Because the R-3350s were still a new engine with teething issues being mated to a new bomber fully loaded with fuel, guns, ammo, and bombs in a high temperature environment. The crashes plus the poor results of the high-level bombing lead to LeMay taking charge, defensive armament being reduced to the tail guns often, night mission, low level attacks with incendiaries reduced the number of take-off crashes.
Still for Enola Gay they waited until after take-off to make Little Boy live. Just in case of a take-off crash.
Kokura was Bock's Car primary target. It was socked in. Nagasaki was the secondary and it also was socked in until they found a hole in the clouds. Still was really a radar bombing run.
As for the B-29s crashing at take-off, it mainly occurred when XX Bomber Command set up in the Marianna's as they strove to carry out strategic bombing as proposed by Douhet and done over Europe. Because the R-3350s were still a new engine with teething issues being mated to a new bomber fully loaded with fuel, guns, ammo, and bombs in a high temperature environment. The crashes plus the poor results of the high-level bombing lead to LeMay taking charge, defensive armament being reduced to the tail guns often, night mission, low level attacks with incendiaries reduced the number of take-off crashes.
Still for Enola Gay they waited until after take-off to make Little Boy live. Just in case of a take-off crash.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (xXxgc)
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Rise in rattlesnake activity prompts police to send warning to residents of Colorado town [Parker, 20 or 30 miles southeast of Denver]
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,
My daughter and family live in Parker, though she and one son are on the East Coast this week. Will see them tomorrow. I'll tell her about the snakes. I always share the Muldoon Wolf Update with her. She doesn't watch local news.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,
My daughter and family live in Parker, though she and one son are on the East Coast this week. Will see them tomorrow. I'll tell her about the snakes. I always share the Muldoon Wolf Update with her. She doesn't watch local news.
Posted by: Rattle And Hum at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (G5+As)
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Thank goodness women can have long hair because there are some weird ears on some very pretty girls.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (VofaG)
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18 Sabbath were not my cup o tea but I don't think of their music as satanic or inspired by satan.
The Beatles credit Elvis and The Everly Brothers as an influence on their music.
I credit the Battle of Brittan to the influence on Black Sabbath songs such as War Pigs....
The Beatles credit Elvis and The Everly Brothers as an influence on their music.
I credit the Battle of Brittan to the influence on Black Sabbath songs such as War Pigs....
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (VPPG8)
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A bit OT.
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Posted by: Diogenes
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Geezer Golf alway on topic. Congrats. I bet there was some howling and complaining.
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Posted by: Diogenes
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Geezer Golf alway on topic. Congrats. I bet there was some howling and complaining.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (41CYW)
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Tibetts was commander of the 509th. He always maintained he would drop the first. “They” tried to wrest control of the drop from him at one point. He made sure that did not happen.
He later said that all his crews were capable of doing those missions, that’s what they were trained to do. So he assigned the next one to Sweeney and his crew on Bockscar.
He later said that all his crews were capable of doing those missions, that’s what they were trained to do. So he assigned the next one to Sweeney and his crew on Bockscar.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (3pkwM)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at August 05, 2025 10:48 PM (p4nXC)
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What items have survived the decades for you? Those that remain in semi-regular use.
Still have an electric griddle that I do pancakes on. Its over 50 years old. Sadly the electric knife, also over 50, died last Thanksgiving.
Still have an electric griddle that I do pancakes on. Its over 50 years old. Sadly the electric knife, also over 50, died last Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 05, 2025 10:48 PM (W/lyH)
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SOP, but still surprising Tibbets gave Sweeney the option to cancel the mission.
Weather was expected to make any mission (visual only, as mentioned by others here) infeasible in the next few days. And it was a definite objective to convince Japan that we had many of these weapons, so a quick second use was important. The window for such was probably closing.
Sweeney's book (War's End) is worth reading just for some of the small things. Favorite was that Sweeney and a few others, using their unit's independent nature and ample equipment, decided to go visit Nagasaki, without orders or permission, after the surrender. Wild story.
Weather was expected to make any mission (visual only, as mentioned by others here) infeasible in the next few days. And it was a definite objective to convince Japan that we had many of these weapons, so a quick second use was important. The window for such was probably closing.
Sweeney's book (War's End) is worth reading just for some of the small things. Favorite was that Sweeney and a few others, using their unit's independent nature and ample equipment, decided to go visit Nagasaki, without orders or permission, after the surrender. Wild story.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 10:49 PM (U/Byj)
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The atom bombs were the necessary coup de grace. Even after the first, the Japanese did not want to surrender.
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (Epeb0)
IIRC the Germans in Japan and the Japanese who were researching Uranium were pretty certain that there was no way the US could have made two Uranium bombs, since the isotope separation process was so complex. And they were right, just that they had no idea it was a thing to breed Plutonium
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (Epeb0)
IIRC the Germans in Japan and the Japanese who were researching Uranium were pretty certain that there was no way the US could have made two Uranium bombs, since the isotope separation process was so complex. And they were right, just that they had no idea it was a thing to breed Plutonium
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 10:49 PM (rbvCR)
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95 Beer Boob Girl is lovely, but two centipedes for eyelashes is off-putting
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (9FEtL)
1000 years....1000 years I would hit that...I would hit that for 1 frigging thousand years while giggling the whole time. 1000 years, and 10,000 years from now when little green alien archaeologists find my mummy dick embedded in her sun bleached rib cage they're going to say woah, dude must have hit that shit for 1000 years.
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 10:39 PM (9FEtL)
1000 years....1000 years I would hit that...I would hit that for 1 frigging thousand years while giggling the whole time. 1000 years, and 10,000 years from now when little green alien archaeologists find my mummy dick embedded in her sun bleached rib cage they're going to say woah, dude must have hit that shit for 1000 years.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:50 PM (snZF9)
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Reset by a pin boy
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (XeU6L)
Nah, by the time I was bowling, those pin-setting jobs were long gone, like dust in the wind. Like booze at a MOME.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (XeU6L)
Nah, by the time I was bowling, those pin-setting jobs were long gone, like dust in the wind. Like booze at a MOME.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 10:50 PM (gKDq2)
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As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 05, 2025 10:50 PM (G9bbC)
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115 A bit OT.
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Posted by: Diogenes
How do you sleep at night?
Geezer Golf today was awesome! Took the grey hairs for $26!
Posted by: Diogenes
How do you sleep at night?
Posted by: No Remorse? at August 05, 2025 10:51 PM (G5+As)
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I have come to the conclusion that Mamdani will make NYC housing affordable. Everyone who could will be trying to leave and sell their properties that there will be very few people wanting to buy thus pushing prices down.
Posted by: Decaf at August 05, 2025 10:51 PM (unUNN)
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1000 years....1000 years I would hit that...I would hit that for 1 frigging thousand years while giggling the whole time. 1000 years, and 10,000 years from now when little green alien archaeologists find my mummy dick embedded in her sun bleached rib cage they're going to say woah, dude must have hit that shit for 1000 years.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:50 PM (snZF9)
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So you like her then.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 10:50 PM (snZF9)
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So you like her then.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:51 PM (dDmld)
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I think the bowling alley in the WH was where Barry got in trouble with the retards and the lame.
I think he compared his bowling ability to a certain disadvantaged group as a joke. It blew up on him.
Had to go all in on the Special Olympics to make up for it.
I think he compared his bowling ability to a certain disadvantaged group as a joke. It blew up on him.
Had to go all in on the Special Olympics to make up for it.
Posted by: pawn -God's chew toy at August 05, 2025 10:51 PM (QB+5g)
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Re: old things still in use. After I got my first apartment, I bought myself a set of new Stanley screwdrivers. But to this day, my two favorite screwdrivers are the two well-used ones (one flat head, one Phillips) my dad gave me.
Posted by: NCDave at August 05, 2025 10:51 PM (mAiNO)
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We used to have red pin bowling nights where if the red pin was the head pin and you got a strike you would win a money prize.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:52 PM (VofaG)
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@135
>>1000 years....1000 years I would hit that...
Defiantly in the running for best comment of the week.
>>1000 years....1000 years I would hit that...
Defiantly in the running for best comment of the week.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 05, 2025 10:52 PM (XV/Pl)
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Sweeney's plane was The Great Artiste (named for the skilled bombardier), but it was equipped as the scientific sensor plane, and flew that role on the Hiroshima mission. Bock's Car was (duh) the plane of a pilot named Bock. It was decided to just switch planes instead of reconfigure one.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 10:52 PM (U/Byj)
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Geezer Golf alway on topic. Congrats. I bet there was some howling and complaining.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (41CYW)
There was. I laughed. I actually had a really great round.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:47 PM (41CYW)
There was. I laughed. I actually had a really great round.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 05, 2025 10:52 PM (W/lyH)
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Does the White House still have a two-lane bowling alley?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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I think Obama had ripped out after muttering something about being for "typical racist white grandmothers". Had it replaced with a sauna and hoop or something.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
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I think Obama had ripped out after muttering something about being for "typical racist white grandmothers". Had it replaced with a sauna and hoop or something.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (/lPRQ)
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My father was scanning around the Pacific on a resupply ship when the bombs were dropped. A resupply ship sounds pretty safe, huh? But the kamikaze pilots didn't care what they hit.
Several years back, I read a book about the battle for Okinawa. The Japanese were prepared to defend Okinawa to the last Okinawan. It is really sad to think of how destroyed Japan would have been if the military clique would have stayed in power. Not to mention how many Americans would have been wounded or killed.
I get pissed talking to the flaming idiots who believe heart and soul that Truman should have not ordered the bombs to be dropped. ( To be fair, I get almost as pissed at the people who whine about Dresden and Hamburg.)
Several years back, I read a book about the battle for Okinawa. The Japanese were prepared to defend Okinawa to the last Okinawan. It is really sad to think of how destroyed Japan would have been if the military clique would have stayed in power. Not to mention how many Americans would have been wounded or killed.
I get pissed talking to the flaming idiots who believe heart and soul that Truman should have not ordered the bombs to be dropped. ( To be fair, I get almost as pissed at the people who whine about Dresden and Hamburg.)
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (BpZ8Z)
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Big Lebowski v any Gwyneth Paltrow movie* **
* except for the one where she dies of a plague from China.
** and the one where her head gets chopped off.
Big Lebowski v any Gwyneth Paltrow movie* **
* except for the one where she dies of a plague from China.
** and the one where her head gets chopped off.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (xG4kz)
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In the appliances arena, I still have a microwave I've had for a couple of decades. Works fine. My fridge and stove are also a couple of decades old.
Heck, the first DVD player I ever bought back in 1999 or so still works, as does the first DVD I ever bought (Gladiator).
Heck, the first DVD player I ever bought back in 1999 or so still works, as does the first DVD I ever bought (Gladiator).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (IBQGV)
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" I almost fell out of my dialysis chair ( dragging needles and tubing with me) when I read Bill and Hill are being subpoenaed."
ROTFL
ROTFL
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (Epeb0)
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Quick search says the B-29 Bock's Car did four pumpkin missions.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (xXxgc)
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Re: old things still in use. After I got my first apartment, I bought myself a set of new Stanley screwdrivers. But to this day, my two favorite screwdrivers are the two well-used ones (one flat head, one Phillips) my dad gave me.
Posted by: NCDave
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Funny how that goes. I have a lot of tools - not AOP amounts, but plenty. Favorite is a set of channel locks handed to me when I was a teen. The pliers were already well worn. Used them last week.
Posted by: NCDave
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Funny how that goes. I have a lot of tools - not AOP amounts, but plenty. Favorite is a set of channel locks handed to me when I was a teen. The pliers were already well worn. Used them last week.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (41CYW)
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I still have and use an avocado green Oster blender and matching mixer. Both work great. From the early 70s.
Posted by: No Remorse? at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (G5+As)
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I think Obama had ripped out after muttering something about being for "typical racist white grandmothers". Had it replaced with a sauna and hoop or something.
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You misspelled "gay bathhouse."
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You misspelled "gay bathhouse."
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (dDmld)
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There were magnesium components in the Wright-Cyclone engines that were prone to catching on fire, due to valves overheating.
The inop fuel pump was an internal 640 gallon center fuel tank, intended partly to offset the weight of the bomb.
The inop fuel pump was an internal 640 gallon center fuel tank, intended partly to offset the weight of the bomb.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 10:55 PM (B+6a4)
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My uncle ( mom's brother) was a professional bowler back in the 60's /70's. Johnny Campbell.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:55 PM (VofaG)
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Big Lebowski v any Gwyneth Paltrow movie* **
* except for the one where she dies of a plague from China.
** and the one where her head gets chopped off.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (xG4kz)
Can't go wrong with Goop's head in a box.
Big Lebowski v any Gwyneth Paltrow movie* **
* except for the one where she dies of a plague from China.
** and the one where her head gets chopped off.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (xG4kz)
Can't go wrong with Goop's head in a box.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at August 05, 2025 10:55 PM (p4nXC)
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Just sitting here arguing with Grok about whether an artificial womb can "prove" life begins at when the sperm and egg start to multiply.
Posted by: pawn -God's chew toy at August 05, 2025 10:55 PM (QB+5g)
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Thank goodness women can have long hair because there are some weird ears on some very pretty girls.
Posted by: polynikes
For truly ugly parts on otherwise beautiful women, take a quick look at a ballerina's feet.
Oh my. . .
Posted by: polynikes
For truly ugly parts on otherwise beautiful women, take a quick look at a ballerina's feet.
Oh my. . .
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 10:55 PM (cYBz/)
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Every day/week the surrender was advanced, saved enormous numbers of lives, not just Japanese, but across Japan's ruined and wretched failing empire. Some have taken a stab at estimating the numbers, which is tricky and probably unavoidably suggestive, not precise.
Every scenario apart from that which actually transpired would have been a catastrophe matching or exceeding anything in the war to date (the whole war, not just the one between the US and Japan). Public health crises were ripening in not just Japan, but much of Asia-Pacific occupied by Japan or being fought over. All of this is completely aside from likely excess deaths due to military operations.
Every scenario apart from that which actually transpired would have been a catastrophe matching or exceeding anything in the war to date (the whole war, not just the one between the US and Japan). Public health crises were ripening in not just Japan, but much of Asia-Pacific occupied by Japan or being fought over. All of this is completely aside from likely excess deaths due to military operations.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 10:57 PM (U/Byj)
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My father-in-law was at Naval Flight training in Pensacola when the bombs were dropped. I'm glad he never got to fly off a carrier.
Posted by: Then GI Bill at August 05, 2025 10:58 PM (G5+As)
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As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport
"... and nos I see why your nickname is 'Conch Head' ".
As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport
"... and nos I see why your nickname is 'Conch Head' ".
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:59 PM (xG4kz)
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I still have and use an avocado green Oster blender and matching mixer. Both work great. From the early 70s.
Posted by: No Remorse? at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (G5+As)
I have an avacado green Rival Crockpot. Probably from the late '70s-early '80's. Still use it.
Posted by: No Remorse? at August 05, 2025 10:54 PM (G5+As)
I have an avacado green Rival Crockpot. Probably from the late '70s-early '80's. Still use it.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:00 PM (gKDq2)
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Yeah, Bockscar wasn’t his regular plane. In fact there was talk after the mission the balky fuel pump was a known issue, and if the regular crew was flying it they could have made it work. With a hammer. Percussive maintenance, you know.
It was written up, and someone signed off on it, then they found it on preflight. rinse lather repeat. So maybe.
It was written up, and someone signed off on it, then they found it on preflight. rinse lather repeat. So maybe.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (+oHAL)
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278 is my highest bowling score but I did average 206 for a season.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
I threw a 279 once, throwing a straight, alley ball. I usually averaged around 180. Depended on beverage consumption.
278 is my highest bowling score but I did average 206 for a season.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
I threw a 279 once, throwing a straight, alley ball. I usually averaged around 180. Depended on beverage consumption.
Posted by: javems at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (8I4hW)
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1944 JCS estimate of Allied casualties from invading Japan was pegged at one million killed, wounded or missing.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (xXxgc)
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I have an avacado green Rival Crockpot. Probably from the late '70s-early '80's. Still use it.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:00 PM (gKDq2)
Ooh, hey, mine is the orange flower motif.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:00 PM (gKDq2)
Ooh, hey, mine is the orange flower motif.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 05, 2025 11:02 PM (rbvCR)
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As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport
"... and nos I see why your nickname is 'Conch Head' ".
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:59 PM (xG4kz)
"'Have you ever seen a geoduck, milady?', he whispered in her shell-like ear."
As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport
"... and nos I see why your nickname is 'Conch Head' ".
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 10:59 PM (xG4kz)
"'Have you ever seen a geoduck, milady?', he whispered in her shell-like ear."
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 11:02 PM (9FEtL)
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I need to get back to finishing my Air Apache B-25. Ciao.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:03 PM (xXxgc)
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167 1944 JCS estimate of Allied casualties from invading Japan was pegged at one million killed, wounded or missing.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (xXxgc)
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One should not underestimate the fighting potential of 30 million Japanese women armed with kitchen utensils and bamboo sticks.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (xXxgc)
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One should not underestimate the fighting potential of 30 million Japanese women armed with kitchen utensils and bamboo sticks.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 05, 2025 11:03 PM (dDmld)
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I need to get back to finishing my Air Apache B-25. Ciao.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Thanks for the knowledge share and history, Anna Puma.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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Thanks for the knowledge share and history, Anna Puma.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:04 PM (41CYW)
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150 In the appliances arena, I still have a microwave I've had for a couple of decades. Works fine. My fridge and stove are also a couple of decades old.
Heck, the first DVD player I ever bought back in 1999 or so still works, as does the first DVD I ever bought (Gladiator).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (IBQGV)
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Odd to think that "disc media" like DVD and BluRay only had a combined life of about 15-20 years before giving way almost completely to streaming. Doesn't seem like that long ago that they were cutting edge. My first DVD player was a PS2, and if I remember correctly my first DVD was The Patriot.
Heck, the first DVD player I ever bought back in 1999 or so still works, as does the first DVD I ever bought (Gladiator).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:53 PM (IBQGV)
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Odd to think that "disc media" like DVD and BluRay only had a combined life of about 15-20 years before giving way almost completely to streaming. Doesn't seem like that long ago that they were cutting edge. My first DVD player was a PS2, and if I remember correctly my first DVD was The Patriot.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 05, 2025 11:04 PM (QdGJh)
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I ended up with a tool box belonging to my wife's grandfather after cleaning out her Dads house when they went to assisted living. Really nice set of about 40 files/rasps and wood chisels. Use them all the time. He retired from carpentry in the late 60s. Some of the tools are from 30s, 40s.
Posted by: Handy Capable at August 05, 2025 11:04 PM (G5+As)
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Debating whether dropping the bomb was the right thing to do is beyond ridiculous to me. It's ignorant virtue signaling at its worst.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:05 PM (VofaG)
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Mind boggling to me that it was 80 years ago.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:06 PM (41CYW)
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I had a pleasant lunch today at a tapas bar with our daughter, who began her trip back to Braddock, PA afterward.
I had a pleasant lunch today at a tapas bar with our daughter, who began her trip back to Braddock, PA afterward.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh! Point&Laugh![ at August 05, 2025 11:07 PM (xG4kz)
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278 is my highest bowling score but I did average 206 for a season.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
I threw a 279 once, throwing a straight, alley ball. I usually averaged around 180. Depended on beverage consumption.
Posted by: javems at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (8I4hW)
I meant to post I bowled a 280 once. Just kidding😀.
279 throwing a straight ball is impressive.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 10:45 PM (VofaG)
I threw a 279 once, throwing a straight, alley ball. I usually averaged around 180. Depended on beverage consumption.
Posted by: javems at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (8I4hW)
I meant to post I bowled a 280 once. Just kidding😀.
279 throwing a straight ball is impressive.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (VofaG)
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> I have a pair of needle-nose pliers I inherited from my grandfather. They're practically indestructible.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:30 PM (IBQGV)
Kleins?
Last I checked most (but sadly, not all) of their stuff was still made in USA.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 05, 2025 10:30 PM (IBQGV)
Kleins?
Last I checked most (but sadly, not all) of their stuff was still made in USA.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (qpyNK)
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167 1944 JCS estimate of Allied casualties from invading Japan was pegged at one million killed, wounded or missing.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (xXxgc)
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I don't know if it's true, but I've read that the Purple Hearts that are awarded to this day were all produced in 1945 in anticipation of invading the Japanese mainland, that's how many casualties they expected.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 05, 2025 11:01 PM (xXxgc)
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I don't know if it's true, but I've read that the Purple Hearts that are awarded to this day were all produced in 1945 in anticipation of invading the Japanese mainland, that's how many casualties they expected.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (QdGJh)
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As a preteen I read Barbara Cartland historical romances; inevitably the bad guy (cad/ take) would compliment the lovely young lass on her "shell-like ears"
Posted by: vmom
I saw Ears Like Shells open for Hands Like Houses at Fete Music Hall in '23.
https://youtu.be/y8ysRRKXvho
Posted by: vmom
I saw Ears Like Shells open for Hands Like Houses at Fete Music Hall in '23.
https://youtu.be/y8ysRRKXvho
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 11:10 PM (DgGvY)
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I think the oldest stuff I have and still use are vintage wood planes. Most are mid 1800's to early 1900's, a few go back to the 1700's. No, I'm not the original owner. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 11:10 PM (snZF9)
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I threw a 279 once, throwing a straight, alley ball. I usually averaged around 180. Depended on beverage consumption.
Posted by: javems
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'Evening, javems. Straight thrower here too. 279 is a great score. You would have pulled a Diogenes Geezer maneuver on me - taken $26.
Posted by: javems
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'Evening, javems. Straight thrower here too. 279 is a great score. You would have pulled a Diogenes Geezer maneuver on me - taken $26.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:11 PM (41CYW)
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Does anyone have a smart ass spouse?
PI looks around behind him and cautiously raises his hand.
Of course, HER spouse is a much bigger smart ass, so anything she dishes out back on me is almost always well deserved.
PI looks around behind him and cautiously raises his hand.
Of course, HER spouse is a much bigger smart ass, so anything she dishes out back on me is almost always well deserved.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:14 PM (HlyYF)
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I got all my father's aircraft tools after he passed Used to work on B-52s, Cobra Helicopters and KC-135s.
I ended up selling most of it to some of his Boeing co-workers .
I ended up selling most of it to some of his Boeing co-workers .
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:14 PM (VofaG)
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marions variety! roosevelt, utah! my old stomping grounds!
Posted by: anachronda at August 05, 2025 11:14 PM (edU/H)
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Debating whether dropping the bomb was the right thing to do is beyond ridiculous to me. It's ignorant virtue signaling at its worst.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:05 PM (VofaG)
To me, it's ahistorical nonsense virtue signalling. Anyone who has looked at the planning for Operation Downfall knows the numbers of casualties, both American and Japanense military/civilian, would be in the multiple millions. We saw the civilian suicides on Saipan. We saw the fight to the death mentality on Okinawa. Invading the Home Islands was never going to be easy or pretty. The two atomic bombs which ended the war, with immediate deaths at around 200,000, saved millions upon millions of lives. In the cold calculus of war, that was a win for America and Japan.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:05 PM (VofaG)
To me, it's ahistorical nonsense virtue signalling. Anyone who has looked at the planning for Operation Downfall knows the numbers of casualties, both American and Japanense military/civilian, would be in the multiple millions. We saw the civilian suicides on Saipan. We saw the fight to the death mentality on Okinawa. Invading the Home Islands was never going to be easy or pretty. The two atomic bombs which ended the war, with immediate deaths at around 200,000, saved millions upon millions of lives. In the cold calculus of war, that was a win for America and Japan.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:15 PM (gKDq2)
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Sorry I was late to the party Did the live Gutfeld show.
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at August 05, 2025 11:15 PM (w3u3d)
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'Evening, javems. Straight thrower here too. 279 is a great score. You would have pulled a Diogenes Geezer maneuver on me - taken $26.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:11 PM (41CYW)
Seeing how they make balls now days I doubt you could throw a straight ball.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:11 PM (41CYW)
Seeing how they make balls now days I doubt you could throw a straight ball.
Posted by: javems at August 05, 2025 11:16 PM (8I4hW)
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marions variety! roosevelt, utah! my old stomping grounds!
Posted by: anachronda
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Yessir! Drove around the block to get that picture. Wife, "You are such a dork."
Posted by: anachronda
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Yessir! Drove around the block to get that picture. Wife, "You are such a dork."
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:16 PM (41CYW)
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Jed Allan had a steady gig from 1971-79 as host of Celebrity Bowling. All kinds of Hollyweirdos appeared as guests. It was from the West Coast, but syndicated to a lot of stations.
Posted by: Up My Alley at August 05, 2025 11:16 PM (G5+As)
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> I don't know if it's true, but I've read that the Purple Hearts that are awarded to this day were all produced in 1945 in anticipation of invading the Japanese mainland, that's how many casualties they expected.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (QdGJh)
From what I'm seeing online, they started minting (?) new ones in the '90s, as the stock was finally getting depleted.
Still damned impressive.
Posted by: Pennsyltucky at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (QdGJh)
From what I'm seeing online, they started minting (?) new ones in the '90s, as the stock was finally getting depleted.
Still damned impressive.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:17 PM (qpyNK)
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14 Four Bagger - four strikes in a row
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
Five Bagger - Trigglypuff
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 05, 2025 10:05 PM (0eaVi)
I'd say Trigglypuff is more of an eighteen wheeler. Your friends hear about that and you have to pack up and move out of state.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 05, 2025 10:04 PM (ZAN7R)
Five Bagger - Trigglypuff
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 05, 2025 10:05 PM (0eaVi)
I'd say Trigglypuff is more of an eighteen wheeler. Your friends hear about that and you have to pack up and move out of state.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at August 05, 2025 11:17 PM (pIfcn)
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> I'd say Trigglypuff is more of an eighteen wheeler. Your friends hear about that and you have to pack up and move out of state.
And if you want her out of your house afterward, you have to call NASA and borrow one of those giant crawlers they use to move spacecraft around.
And if you want her out of your house afterward, you have to call NASA and borrow one of those giant crawlers they use to move spacecraft around.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (qpyNK)
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I have an avacado green Rival Crockpot. Probably from the late '70s-early '80's. Still use it.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:00 PM (gKDq2)
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LMAO...I bet we have the same one. Mine is avocado green as well, with stenciled vegetables and meats around the base.
Still works, but I only use it in the winter for stews and some soups.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:00 PM (gKDq2)
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LMAO...I bet we have the same one. Mine is avocado green as well, with stenciled vegetables and meats around the base.
Still works, but I only use it in the winter for stews and some soups.
Posted by: Orson at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (dIske)
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Fake lips and fake lashes don't do it for me.
But thank you for the pic, anyway.
But thank you for the pic, anyway.
Posted by: GWB at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (Mi0CH)
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I loved growing up next door to a bowling alley. I spent more time playing pinball and pool than I did bowling
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
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Kleins?
Last I checked most (but sadly, not all) of their stuff was still made in USA.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (qpyNK)
From what I'm hearing less and less of it is made here. That sucks, it was nice stuff. I started looking towards Knipex, since I have some, and they are still made in germany. If I'm going to end up with imported shit its not going to be stuff made by a dude sitting on a jungle floor with a diaper on his head while using his feet to hold it during assembly.
Last I checked most (but sadly, not all) of their stuff was still made in USA.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:08 PM (qpyNK)
From what I'm hearing less and less of it is made here. That sucks, it was nice stuff. I started looking towards Knipex, since I have some, and they are still made in germany. If I'm going to end up with imported shit its not going to be stuff made by a dude sitting on a jungle floor with a diaper on his head while using his feet to hold it during assembly.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (snZF9)
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I think the oldest stuff I have and still use are vintage wood planes. Most are mid 1800's to early 1900's, a few go back to the 1700's. No, I'm not the original owner. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Nice - I have a few. The nicest plane I ever had was a Stanley 55 Combination Plane with all the cutters. I picked it up at a garage sale for $20 and even back then it was worth hundreds. I tried to explain to the seller what he had but he wouldn't speak to me - he thought I was trying to Presbyterian him down.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division
Nice - I have a few. The nicest plane I ever had was a Stanley 55 Combination Plane with all the cutters. I picked it up at a garage sale for $20 and even back then it was worth hundreds. I tried to explain to the seller what he had but he wouldn't speak to me - he thought I was trying to Presbyterian him down.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (cYBz/)
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> I started looking towards Knipex, since I have some, and they are still made in germany.
I've heard good things about them also. I'll definitely look into them the next time I need something in that region of the tool spectrum.
For now, my decades-old Kleins are still holding up.
I've heard good things about them also. I'll definitely look into them the next time I need something in that region of the tool spectrum.
For now, my decades-old Kleins are still holding up.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:21 PM (qpyNK)
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Been there, sorta done similar.
Posted by: GWB at August 05, 2025 11:22 PM (Mi0CH)
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135 95 Beer Boob Girl is lovely, but two centipedes for eyelashes is off-putting
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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Lip injections too.
Who convinced women that they need to do these things to themselves. Natural women are beautiful.
youtube.com/watch?v=w5BNZAw5FMQ
Posted by: Picking At Nits at August 05, 2025 10:36 PM (G5+As)
She's kinda overdone in general: the fake eyelashes, overworked eyebrows, too much makeup. I'd still disappoint her. It's my duty. But facts is facts.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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Lip injections too.
Who convinced women that they need to do these things to themselves. Natural women are beautiful.
youtube.com/watch?v=w5BNZAw5FMQ
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (c35xG)
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116 The atom bombs were the necessary coup de grace. Even after the first, the Japanese did not want to surrender.
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (Epeb0)
My dad fought in Europe in WWII. His story was they were forming up units for Japan and he was on his way there when news of the bombs and surrender came thru.
I have believed all my life that if not for the bombs he might not have made it back and I wouldn't be here.
In the balance, ending the war this way saved at least 2 million lives, most of them Japanese.
Enough quibbling.
Posted by: Beverly at August 05, 2025 10:44 PM (Epeb0)
My dad fought in Europe in WWII. His story was they were forming up units for Japan and he was on his way there when news of the bombs and surrender came thru.
I have believed all my life that if not for the bombs he might not have made it back and I wouldn't be here.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (QGaXH)
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I loved growing up next door to a bowling alley. I spent more time playing pinball and pool than I did bowling
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
Buddy and I would pool our change and buy a pack of smokes from the vending machine at the bowling alley.
Posted by: polynikes at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (VofaG)
Buddy and I would pool our change and buy a pack of smokes from the vending machine at the bowling alley.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Easily nonplussed at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (0aYVJ)
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I hate phillips head screwdrivers where the tip blades start to strip.
I still have a very old one from my grandfather. The tip is still perfect after 80(?) years. It said Chrome-Vanadium on the shaft, and was hard as hell.
I put it in a screw this spring, but it didn't budge. So I gripped it tight in one hand and pushed down hard with the other hand ... and the ancient wooden handle just twisted apart in my hands.
I was not a happy camper. Not so much about ruining the tool, but because it always gave me a remembrance of my grandfather every time I used it!
I still have a very old one from my grandfather. The tip is still perfect after 80(?) years. It said Chrome-Vanadium on the shaft, and was hard as hell.
I put it in a screw this spring, but it didn't budge. So I gripped it tight in one hand and pushed down hard with the other hand ... and the ancient wooden handle just twisted apart in my hands.
I was not a happy camper. Not so much about ruining the tool, but because it always gave me a remembrance of my grandfather every time I used it!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (HlyYF)
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Paul Fussell wrote Thank God for the Atomic Bokb after the Smithsonian put the restored Enola Gay on display and included the usual suspect revisionist bullshit along with it. This kind of nonsense pissed off a lot of people, veterans groups, including the crew, who were still living in the 1990s when this “controversy” arose. Fussell was an academic, but he was a combat veteran and knew what’s what.
Guadalcanal, Guam, Iwo Jima, Tarawa, Okinawa, the Truman administration was faced with thousands being killed every week. The invasion was planned for, even as a strategy of heavy bombing continued. November 1st, 1945 with a force of 1.5 million. But would it be like Okinawa on steroids? That was the issue. I can only imagine the dread facing a veteran who survived Europe, getting “retrained” to invade Japan.
The estimates I’ve seen were 6 months to a year, 250,000 dead. The bomb was intended to shorten the war, even when it was just a theory scratched on a blackboard. Everyone was pushed hard to get it done. Every day counted, was the way they looked at it.
If the US government had these weapons and NOT used them, there would have been hell to pay.
Guadalcanal, Guam, Iwo Jima, Tarawa, Okinawa, the Truman administration was faced with thousands being killed every week. The invasion was planned for, even as a strategy of heavy bombing continued. November 1st, 1945 with a force of 1.5 million. But would it be like Okinawa on steroids? That was the issue. I can only imagine the dread facing a veteran who survived Europe, getting “retrained” to invade Japan.
The estimates I’ve seen were 6 months to a year, 250,000 dead. The bomb was intended to shorten the war, even when it was just a theory scratched on a blackboard. Everyone was pushed hard to get it done. Every day counted, was the way they looked at it.
If the US government had these weapons and NOT used them, there would have been hell to pay.
Posted by: Common Tater at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (L+MB1)
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Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:24 PM (bss/y)
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Yeah, I don't get the lip injection thing at all.
Why on earth would you want to make yourself look like a TEMU-grade blowup doll?
Why on earth would you want to make yourself look like a TEMU-grade blowup doll?
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:24 PM (qpyNK)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:24 PM (QGaXH)
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188 Sorry I was late to the party Did the live Gutfeld show.
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at August 05, 2025 11:15 PM
Dang it, I turned the recording off to get the Reds-Cubs game.
Was it a good show, and would I have heard you laughing in the background?
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at August 05, 2025 11:15 PM
Dang it, I turned the recording off to get the Reds-Cubs game.
Was it a good show, and would I have heard you laughing in the background?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:25 PM (HlyYF)
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Nice - I have a few. The nicest plane I ever had was a Stanley 55 Combination Plane with all the cutters. I picked it up at a garage sale for $20 and even back then it was worth hundreds. I tried to explain to the seller what he had but he wouldn't speak to me - he thought I was trying to Presbyterian him down.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (cYBz/)
The 55 is a bad ass. A bit complex, but nice. I have a few of the 45s. Do you have the hollows and rounds for your 55? Thats some rare shit if you do.
Posted by: Tonypete at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (cYBz/)
The 55 is a bad ass. A bit complex, but nice. I have a few of the 45s. Do you have the hollows and rounds for your 55? Thats some rare shit if you do.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 11:26 PM (snZF9)
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209 Back to lurking
In the shadows
Which are gone now....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:24 PM (QGaXH)
I wonder how hard it would be to put together a Shadow costume. Fedora. Cloak. Scarf. BIG nose.
In the shadows
Which are gone now....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:24 PM (QGaXH)
I wonder how hard it would be to put together a Shadow costume. Fedora. Cloak. Scarf. BIG nose.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:26 PM (bss/y)
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> Buddy and I would pool our change and buy a pack of smokes from the vending machine at the bowling alley.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Easily nonplussed at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (0aYVJ)
Yeah, those vending machines were a vital resource for underage smokers.
I think they got banned in public areas here some time in the '90s or early 2000s. They were still around in bars for a while after that (presumably on the theory that if you were old enough to be in a bar, you were old enough to smoke), but I don't remember seeing one for a while now.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Easily nonplussed at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (0aYVJ)
Yeah, those vending machines were a vital resource for underage smokers.
I think they got banned in public areas here some time in the '90s or early 2000s. They were still around in bars for a while after that (presumably on the theory that if you were old enough to be in a bar, you were old enough to smoke), but I don't remember seeing one for a while now.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 05, 2025 11:27 PM (qpyNK)
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Back to lurking
In the shadows
Which are gone now....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Any new hiking adventures? We did another in WY - around the Dinosaur National Monument. Saw mostly clams and small marine life fossils. Easy stroll - hot day.
In the shadows
Which are gone now....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan
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Any new hiking adventures? We did another in WY - around the Dinosaur National Monument. Saw mostly clams and small marine life fossils. Easy stroll - hot day.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:28 PM (41CYW)
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IIRC, the Japanese still have not connected Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Pearl Horror , the Rape of Nanking, the Bataan Death March or all the other atrocities. They still think Truman got out of the bad side of the bed one morning and took it out on Japan.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 11:30 PM (BpZ8Z)
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LMAO...I bet we have the same one. Mine is avocado green as well, with stenciled vegetables and meats around the base.
Still works, but I only use it in the winter for stews and some soups.
Posted by: Orson at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (dIske)
What got me using it was a now gone friend and I were talking about pot roast. I had never made it but really like it. I mentioned the crockpot. She convinced me to put some water in it and plug it in to see if it worked; I wasn't sure it had been so long. This was about 6-7 years ago. I never used it but once before that; pain in the ass to clean. So I plugged it in and the water got warm so I turned it off. A little later, bought a box of the crockpot bags she had mentioned. Those are the reason I use it to this day. Makes cleanup a cinch. Plus, I can lift the bag out to strain the juices to make gravy. To whoever invented those crockpot bags, my hat's off. Now I get to have pot roast with gravy. At home. Not in the form of ding food. Thank you, again, unknown chemist/scientist. Better living through plastics.
Still works, but I only use it in the winter for stews and some soups.
Posted by: Orson at August 05, 2025 11:19 PM (dIske)
What got me using it was a now gone friend and I were talking about pot roast. I had never made it but really like it. I mentioned the crockpot. She convinced me to put some water in it and plug it in to see if it worked; I wasn't sure it had been so long. This was about 6-7 years ago. I never used it but once before that; pain in the ass to clean. So I plugged it in and the water got warm so I turned it off. A little later, bought a box of the crockpot bags she had mentioned. Those are the reason I use it to this day. Makes cleanup a cinch. Plus, I can lift the bag out to strain the juices to make gravy. To whoever invented those crockpot bags, my hat's off. Now I get to have pot roast with gravy. At home. Not in the form of ding food. Thank you, again, unknown chemist/scientist. Better living through plastics.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:31 PM (gKDq2)
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Wife and I were at Hofbrau Munchen tent at Oktoberfest. We drank bier for hours. Two of our bench-mates were pretty German girls. Next to me was an old man from the Czech Republic. This was when the Iron curtain was crumbling. He signed the cast I was wearing at the time (fell off the medic truck)
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories at August 05, 2025 11:31 PM (0aYVJ)
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IIRC, the Japanese still have not connected Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Pearl Horror , the Rape of Nanking, the Bataan Death March or all the other atrocities. They still think Truman got out of the bad side of the bed one morning and took it out on Japan.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 11:30 PM (BpZ8Z)
They're lucky it wasn't trump. He would sent a lot of big beautiful bombs.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 11:30 PM (BpZ8Z)
They're lucky it wasn't trump. He would sent a lot of big beautiful bombs.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 11:32 PM (snZF9)
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I don't have any old appliances but I just dug some vintage ( early 70s) stereo equipment out of the attic, a JVC 380 watt, 4 channel amp, a JVC cassette deck and turntable. Into about $600 counting some Polk Audio speakers. Still have an Akai 4 channel reel to reel to get refurbished.
Going to be a present for my son.
Going to be a present for my son.
Posted by: javems at August 05, 2025 11:32 PM (8I4hW)
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(fell off the medic truck)
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories
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Go on.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories
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Go on.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:32 PM (41CYW)
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"there would have been hell to pay."
Perfect. A highly recommended book on the end of the war, the actual situation facing the US, and the use of the bomb is "Hell to Pay" by D.M. Giancreco. The manpower crisis of March '45, the changing intel on Japanese preparations and resources to combat Op Olympic (our planned November invasion of southern Kyushu), and much more.
And about the idea of *not* using the atomic bombs, when they were available. Just this past week had an email exchange with a fairly prominent WWII Pacific war historian, was about other things but I brought up my long held view that there was no "decision" to use the nukes in summer '45, in the sense that it is usually portrayed. He totally agreed. Use of the bomb was the default position, any "decision" would have been the politically/substantively reckless one (per Common Tater above) to *not* use the weapon.
Perfect. A highly recommended book on the end of the war, the actual situation facing the US, and the use of the bomb is "Hell to Pay" by D.M. Giancreco. The manpower crisis of March '45, the changing intel on Japanese preparations and resources to combat Op Olympic (our planned November invasion of southern Kyushu), and much more.
And about the idea of *not* using the atomic bombs, when they were available. Just this past week had an email exchange with a fairly prominent WWII Pacific war historian, was about other things but I brought up my long held view that there was no "decision" to use the nukes in summer '45, in the sense that it is usually portrayed. He totally agreed. Use of the bomb was the default position, any "decision" would have been the politically/substantively reckless one (per Common Tater above) to *not* use the weapon.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 11:33 PM (U/Byj)
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Yeah, those vending machines were a vital resource for underage smokers.
I think they got banned in public areas here some time in the '90s or early 2000s. They were still around in bars for a while after that (presumably on the theory that if you were old enough to be in a bar, you were old enough to smoke), but I don't remember seeing one for a while now.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
And now they'd card you like the lottery scratch-off machines do. Probably take your picture, too.
If they were still coin-op, you'd have to bench 250 to operate them. And carry quarters by the roll.
I think they got banned in public areas here some time in the '90s or early 2000s. They were still around in bars for a while after that (presumably on the theory that if you were old enough to be in a bar, you were old enough to smoke), but I don't remember seeing one for a while now.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia
And now they'd card you like the lottery scratch-off machines do. Probably take your picture, too.
If they were still coin-op, you'd have to bench 250 to operate them. And carry quarters by the roll.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 11:36 PM (DgGvY)
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The whole A-bomb revisionism was to do one thing only. Make us the bad guys. That's it.
Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 05, 2025 11:36 PM (0eaVi)
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DHS Sending 250 Migrants to Rwanda
Rwanda’s government has agreed to accept 250 illegal migrants whose deportations are being rejected by their home countries.
Thank you for coming we hope you enjoyed your stay.
Have a nice day.
Rwanda’s government has agreed to accept 250 illegal migrants whose deportations are being rejected by their home countries.
Thank you for coming we hope you enjoyed your stay.
Have a nice day.
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 05, 2025 11:37 PM (VPPG8)
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Regarding the lip injections:
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Every single magazine, influencer, etc. for young women should be publishing that poll far and wide.
What do your lips look like after age 40, if you started injections when you were 18?
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Every single magazine, influencer, etc. for young women should be publishing that poll far and wide.
What do your lips look like after age 40, if you started injections when you were 18?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:37 PM (HlyYF)
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Even if the math didn't come out right, I'd still be for using the bomb. Imperial Japan asked for it, had it coming. I don't need to make the numbers work.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 11:39 PM (9FEtL)
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BREAKING- Stainless Steel !
Posted by: Case at August 05, 2025 11:39 PM (fSxdA)
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(fell off the medic truck)
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories
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Go on.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:32 PM (41CYW)
um, okay.
We were going through our medical stock to replenish outdated meds. We had a camper box on the back of a 2 1/2 ton (deuce -n -half) filled with stuff.
I was leaving the back, and the strap broke. Ow!
True story. kind of ties in with my story about Oktoberfest.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories
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Go on.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:32 PM (41CYW)
um, okay.
We were going through our medical stock to replenish outdated meds. We had a camper box on the back of a 2 1/2 ton (deuce -n -half) filled with stuff.
I was leaving the back, and the strap broke. Ow!
True story. kind of ties in with my story about Oktoberfest.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories at August 05, 2025 11:40 PM (0aYVJ)
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225 Regarding the lip injections:
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Every single magazine, influencer, etc. for young women should be publishing that poll far and wide.
What do your lips look like after age 40, if you started injections when you were 18?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:37 PM (HlyYF)
Polling data can't possibly show men like those bull rings chicks keep slapping in their noses either.
Yet here we are.
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Every single magazine, influencer, etc. for young women should be publishing that poll far and wide.
What do your lips look like after age 40, if you started injections when you were 18?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at August 05, 2025 11:37 PM (HlyYF)
Polling data can't possibly show men like those bull rings chicks keep slapping in their noses either.
Yet here we are.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 11:40 PM (9FEtL)
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Even if the math didn't come out right, I'd still be for using the bomb. Imperial Japan asked for it, had it coming. I don't need to make the numbers work.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 11:39 PM (9FEtL)
Yup. In reality after the shit they did across the globe they needed to be disappeared, the whole fucking island.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 05, 2025 11:39 PM (9FEtL)
Yup. In reality after the shit they did across the globe they needed to be disappeared, the whole fucking island.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 05, 2025 11:41 PM (snZF9)
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IIRC, the Japanese still have not connected Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Pearl Horror , the Rape of Nanking, the Bataan Death March or all the other atrocities. They still think Truman got out of the bad side of the bed one morning and took it out on Japan.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin
I asked a Japanese high school teacher that if the Japanese military developed a bomb whether or not they would have used it. She eventually said, "Yes." It was a fun night but I was late for my plane.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin
I asked a Japanese high school teacher that if the Japanese military developed a bomb whether or not they would have used it. She eventually said, "Yes." It was a fun night but I was late for my plane.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 05, 2025 11:41 PM (mlg/3)
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My dad fought in Europe in WWII. His story was they were forming up units for Japan and he was on his way there when news of the bombs and surrender came thru. I have believed all my life that if not for the bombs he might not have made it back and I wouldn't be here. Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:23 PM (QGaXH)
I've told this story before, so sorry if it's a repeat. After V-E Day, my dad's unit was guarding German POWs in a bakery. His lieutenant, LT Armour (of the hot dog family) got orders to go home, take 30 days leave, and report to San Francisco to be shipped out as an individual replacement. He said LT Armour sat there and cried, that he had already won one war and now they were sending him to die in another. My dad said he felt bad for him, but was kind of glad they didn't need PFCs.
Apparently the powers that be decided that they needed some units to remain in Germany on occupation duty, so they stripped them of officers and NCOs.
I've told this story before, so sorry if it's a repeat. After V-E Day, my dad's unit was guarding German POWs in a bakery. His lieutenant, LT Armour (of the hot dog family) got orders to go home, take 30 days leave, and report to San Francisco to be shipped out as an individual replacement. He said LT Armour sat there and cried, that he had already won one war and now they were sending him to die in another. My dad said he felt bad for him, but was kind of glad they didn't need PFCs.
Apparently the powers that be decided that they needed some units to remain in Germany on occupation duty, so they stripped them of officers and NCOs.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at August 05, 2025 11:41 PM (eStot)
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Bastardi says we may have an apocalypse of cyclonic activity this year. (not necessarily monsters - just activity) However activity does cause lights to go out.
However, Ryobi, and other electric too purveyors offer; 18V Battery USB Adapter Power Source 2-Ports [1 watt and 2 watt] for Ryobi P743 18-Volt, Compatible with Ryobi 18V Lithium-Ion.
Plug in your standard 18v battery and charge up your devices.
Handy little item.
https://tinyurl.com/54kvj9jk
However, Ryobi, and other electric too purveyors offer; 18V Battery USB Adapter Power Source 2-Ports [1 watt and 2 watt] for Ryobi P743 18-Volt, Compatible with Ryobi 18V Lithium-Ion.
Plug in your standard 18v battery and charge up your devices.
Handy little item.
https://tinyurl.com/54kvj9jk
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 05, 2025 11:42 PM (c35xG)
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226 Even if the math didn't come out right, I'd still be for using the bomb. Imperial Japan asked for it, had it coming. I don't need to make the numbers work.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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Agree.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
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Agree.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:43 PM (41CYW)
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IIRC, the Japanese still have not connected Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Pearl Horror , the Rape of Nanking, the Bataan Death March or all the other atrocities. They still think Truman got out of the bad side of the bed one morning and took it out on Japan.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 11:30 PM (BpZ8Z)
That's a big deal to me; I think Tojo's in the process of being rehabilitated. The Japanese were brutal conquerors but no one in Japan today is taught this. They were just as racist as the nazis and just as creative in their killing.
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at August 05, 2025 11:30 PM (BpZ8Z)
That's a big deal to me; I think Tojo's in the process of being rehabilitated. The Japanese were brutal conquerors but no one in Japan today is taught this. They were just as racist as the nazis and just as creative in their killing.
Posted by: RickZ at August 05, 2025 11:44 PM (gKDq2)
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Regarding the last picture:
I've seen it before. I think it was at Calvert Cliffs, in the Shift Supervisor's office, a relic from the time when nuclear power was fun. Probably gone now.
I've seen it before. I think it was at Calvert Cliffs, in the Shift Supervisor's office, a relic from the time when nuclear power was fun. Probably gone now.
Posted by: Nancy@7000ft at August 05, 2025 11:44 PM (qFnnL)
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Speaking of boring stories, there was the time me and some buddies got lost in Spirit caverns, which is in Cedar Mountain outside of Cody, Wyoming. Worst four or five minutes of my life.
Posted by: Mikey Alpha Kilo, Got a Ton of Boring Stories at August 05, 2025 11:45 PM (0aYVJ)
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If they were still coin-op, you'd have to bench 250 to operate them. And carry quarters by the roll.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 11:36 PM (DgGvY)
Heh. One full roll of quarters.
Posted by: mikeski at August 05, 2025 11:36 PM (DgGvY)
Heh. One full roll of quarters.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:45 PM (bss/y)
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Thanks for the ONT, scampy. Salutations, Horde, and good evening Joyenz!
Posted by: barkingmad59, wandering lurkette at August 05, 2025 11:46 PM (0lzjf)
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IIRC, in the smoking room in Osaka airport (wonderful second hand, like fog) there were tons of vending machines. They rated the cigarettes by either 8mg of Nicotine or 4mg of Nicotine (I am assuming full flavor and 'lights'.)
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:47 PM (bss/y)
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Regarding the last picture:
I've seen it before. I think it was at Calvert Cliffs, in the Shift Supervisor's office, a relic from the time when nuclear power was fun. Probably gone now.
Posted by: Nancy@7000ft
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I saw the one in the post above in Jody's Diner, Evanston, WY. Food was better than the decor.
I've seen it before. I think it was at Calvert Cliffs, in the Shift Supervisor's office, a relic from the time when nuclear power was fun. Probably gone now.
Posted by: Nancy@7000ft
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I saw the one in the post above in Jody's Diner, Evanston, WY. Food was better than the decor.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:47 PM (41CYW)
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Regarding the lip injections:
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Polling data can't possibly show men like those bull rings chicks keep slapping in their noses either.
Yet here we are.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
WE'RE RIGHT HERE! DO YOU NOTICE US?!? DO WE REMIND YOU OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, WHEN YOU WERE EIGHT?
I saw a poll that some large number (70%?) of young women were considering them.
Only like 8% of men found that look attractive.
Posted by: Pillage Idiot
Polling data can't possibly show men like those bull rings chicks keep slapping in their noses either.
Yet here we are.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls
WE'RE RIGHT HERE! DO YOU NOTICE US?!? DO WE REMIND YOU OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, WHEN YOU WERE EIGHT?
Posted by: BIG FREAKIN' EAR GAUGES at August 05, 2025 11:49 PM (DgGvY)
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'Evening, barkingmad59, wandering lurkette.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:50 PM (41CYW)
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I've never done better than eight.
Posted by: mikeski
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With "ski" in your name?
Old joke: How do you tell the groom at a Polish wedding?
He's the one with the clean bowling shirt.
I got a million of 'em. Don't forget to tip your waitstaff.
(One set of the wife's grandparents came from near Lublin)
Posted by: mikeski
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With "ski" in your name?
Old joke: How do you tell the groom at a Polish wedding?
He's the one with the clean bowling shirt.
I got a million of 'em. Don't forget to tip your waitstaff.
(One set of the wife's grandparents came from near Lublin)
Posted by: buddhaha at August 05, 2025 11:50 PM (6vj09)
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I grew up bowling every Saturday at a small-town bowling alley, where I got halfway decent at it. When I got to college I ended up working at the campus bowling alley for the whole time I was there (mid to late 80s). One advantage that bowling has over golf is it is much more difficult to lose a bowling ball. I have seen them get stuck in the back, but that was always an easy fix.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 05, 2025 11:50 PM (wQPGd)
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Public health crises were ripening in not just Japan, but much of Asia-Pacific occupied by Japan or being fought over. All of this is completely aside from likely excess deaths due to military operations. Posted by: rhomboid at August 05, 2025 10:57 PM (U/Byj)
@rhomboid, never thought about that, but probably famine too in certain quarters.
@rhomboid, never thought about that, but probably famine too in certain quarters.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at August 05, 2025 11:51 PM (eStot)
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Heading to bed, but I just want to say to whoever in the Horde has cared for family members with dementia: I now feel some of your pain. Nowhere near all of it, but having a spouse that can't mentally function is pretty rough.
Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl, exhausted by having to be everyone's brain at August 05, 2025 11:54 PM (Wt5PA)
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214 Any new hiking adventures? We did another in WY - around the Dinosaur National Monument. Saw mostly clams and small marine life fossils. Easy stroll - hot day.
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:28 PM (41CYW)
Hi Scampydog
Haven't been hiking much recently. I slow down a bit in the summer. Plus M-I-L not doing well which is a downer for both wife and me.
I owe you an e-mail. I'm a little embarrassed !
We are hoping to get the trailer on the road later this summer. 😊
Posted by: scampydog at August 05, 2025 11:28 PM (41CYW)
Hi Scampydog
Haven't been hiking much recently. I slow down a bit in the summer. Plus M-I-L not doing well which is a downer for both wife and me.
I owe you an e-mail. I'm a little embarrassed !
We are hoping to get the trailer on the road later this summer. 😊
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 05, 2025 11:58 PM (QGaXH)
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One advantage that bowling has over golf is it is much more difficult to lose a bowling ball.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry
Rainouts are a lot less likely, too.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry
Rainouts are a lot less likely, too.
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:00 AM (DgGvY)
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Speaking of National Geographic, I saw a good one earlier today (I don't THINK it was here):
"I was 15 years old before I realized that women could e naked without holding a spear."
"I was 15 years old before I realized that women could e naked without holding a spear."
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 06, 2025 12:00 AM (qpyNK)
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Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Done. Wishing you and Pooky the very best.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Done. Wishing you and Pooky the very best.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:01 AM (41CYW)
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Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Done. Wishing you and Pooky the very best.
Posted by: scampydog
Same.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Done. Wishing you and Pooky the very best.
Posted by: scampydog
Same.
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:04 AM (DgGvY)
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mikeski, are you a MN Moron? Do I have that right?
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:05 AM (41CYW)
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I wonder how hard it would be to put together a Shadow costume. Fedora. Cloak. Scarf. BIG nose.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:26 PM (bss/y)
It is a slouch hat, not a fedora.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at August 05, 2025 11:26 PM (bss/y)
It is a slouch hat, not a fedora.
Posted by: Kindltot at August 06, 2025 12:05 AM (rbvCR)
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:06 AM (DgGvY)
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I will pray to St Dymphna for pooky, pg
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at August 06, 2025 12:06 AM (G9bbC)
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My Dad thought he saw the flash from the Nagasaki bomb. He was on Okinawa and happened to be looking toward the northern horizon when he saw a flash that he had no explanation for. A few days later when they published the news about the bombs, he put two and two together.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:07 AM (WvZaB)
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I was (was?) so dumb. Got invited to join the bowling league at the job I just started after college. No thanks, I'm not very good.
What I didn't know is this was a great, no-pressure way to meet women. It was a *HOSPITAL* bowling league. That means lots of women. So dumb.
What I didn't know is this was a great, no-pressure way to meet women. It was a *HOSPITAL* bowling league. That means lots of women. So dumb.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 06, 2025 12:09 AM (TvPmY)
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You betcha.
Posted by: mikeski
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Did not link my email at bottom of post this evening. Will do next week. Can you shoot me an email if you think of it?
Posted by: mikeski
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Did not link my email at bottom of post this evening. Will do next week. Can you shoot me an email if you think of it?
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:09 AM (41CYW)
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Caesar, I think in past books Richard Frank has taken a stab at the estimated monthly excess death toll in mid-45 onward. That is, excess deaths not directly linked to military operations by either side. I worry about his health, seeing him on podcasts these days, and hope of course he'll get healthy and live many more years, and while doing that finish his trilogy. I would assume the last volume would deal in detail with this issue, as the whole trilogy is focused on the lesser-known aspects of the war.
Anyway, the rule of thumb that in many prolonged conflicts there are multiples of excess deaths for every combat death certainly applied to the Pacific war. And such public health catastrophes accelerate, the worse it is the worse it gets. Recall that Mac's command justifiably panicked about famine in Japan the winter of 45/46, and imported a lot of food to avert a disaster. Assuming Op Olympic succeeded, it would set up Op Coronet, March '46, on Honshu. Figure in the rice crop failure to the effects of even more bombing and blockade for *7 months* beyond the actual surrender, PLUS the invasion .... reasonable to foresee an apocalyptic result for Japanese society.
Anyway, the rule of thumb that in many prolonged conflicts there are multiples of excess deaths for every combat death certainly applied to the Pacific war. And such public health catastrophes accelerate, the worse it is the worse it gets. Recall that Mac's command justifiably panicked about famine in Japan the winter of 45/46, and imported a lot of food to avert a disaster. Assuming Op Olympic succeeded, it would set up Op Coronet, March '46, on Honshu. Figure in the rice crop failure to the effects of even more bombing and blockade for *7 months* beyond the actual surrender, PLUS the invasion .... reasonable to foresee an apocalyptic result for Japanese society.
Posted by: rhomboid at August 06, 2025 12:10 AM (U/Byj)
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Good evening y'all
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:12 AM (poXs5)
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Evening, muldoon!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:14 AM (p7LNr)
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> Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl, exhausted by having to be everyone's brain at August 05, 2025 11:54 PM (Wt5PA)
We're all hoping for good news there, I'm sure.
Please keep us updated.
Posted by: pookysgirl, exhausted by having to be everyone's brain at August 05, 2025 11:54 PM (Wt5PA)
We're all hoping for good news there, I'm sure.
Please keep us updated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 06, 2025 12:14 AM (qpyNK)
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263 > Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl, exhausted by having to be everyone's brain at August 05, 2025 11:54 PM (Wt5PA)
We're all hoping for good news there, I'm sure.
Please keep us updated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 06, 2025 12:14 AM (qpyNK)
100 years from now, Doctors will put current Medical practices in the same category as Leaches....
Posted by: pookysgirl, exhausted by having to be everyone's brain at August 05, 2025 11:54 PM (Wt5PA)
We're all hoping for good news there, I'm sure.
Please keep us updated.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 06, 2025 12:14 AM (qpyNK)
100 years from now, Doctors will put current Medical practices in the same category as Leaches....
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 12:16 AM (mP0Kj)
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100 years from now, Doctors will put current Medical practices in the same category as Leaches....
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 12:16 AM (mP0Kj)
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Well, actually, leeches are still used for some medical purposes...
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 12:16 AM (mP0Kj)
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Well, actually, leeches are still used for some medical purposes...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:17 AM (WvZaB)
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Did not link my email at bottom of post this evening. Will do next week. Can you shoot me an email if you think of it?
Posted by: scampydog
29-year-old memory, go!
Who else is in MN? Walter Freeman is (or was), I assume Minnfidel is.....
Posted by: scampydog
29-year-old memory, go!
Who else is in MN? Walter Freeman is (or was), I assume Minnfidel is.....
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:18 AM (DgGvY)
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Evening, muldoon!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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I don't get around here much these days. How are things with you?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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I don't get around here much these days. How are things with you?
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:18 AM (poXs5)
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The first time I ever went bowling, I got a strike with the very first ball, then only knocked over one more pin the rest of the night, for a whopping score of 11.
Posted by: Frankie at August 06, 2025 12:18 AM (nVUa4)
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Please pray that Pooky isn't looking at permanent damage from the meds he's coming off of.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Pookysgirl-- Praying for you & Pooky! Hope he doesn't have lasting effects.
Posted by: pookysgirl
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Pookysgirl-- Praying for you & Pooky! Hope he doesn't have lasting effects.
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 12:20 AM (rdVOm)
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Well, actually, leeches are still used for some medical purposes...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:17 AM (WvZaB)
Same with maggots. They clean dead flesh out of wound quite well.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:17 AM (WvZaB)
Same with maggots. They clean dead flesh out of wound quite well.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:20 AM (gKDq2)
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One of my high school friends was a serious bowler. He had a congenital heart condition and that was the only sport he could participate in. His right hand was visibly larger than his left, and he'd already bowled three perfect games before he graduated.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (WvZaB)
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Same with maggots. They clean dead flesh out of wound quite well.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:20 AM (gKDq2)
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Yup.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:20 AM (gKDq2)
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Yup.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (WvZaB)
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The first time I ever went bowling, I got a strike with the very first ball, then only knocked over one more pin the rest of the night, for a whopping score of 11.
Posted by: Frankie
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That's simultaneously the best and yet saddest story I've ever heard.
Posted by: Frankie
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That's simultaneously the best and yet saddest story I've ever heard.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (poXs5)
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29-year-old memory, go!
Who else is in MN? Walter Freeman is (or was), I assume Minnfidel is.....
Posted by: mikeski
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Yeah, odds aren't great on the memory challenge. I'll give it the Stearns County once.
Who else is in MN? Walter Freeman is (or was), I assume Minnfidel is.....
Posted by: mikeski
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Yeah, odds aren't great on the memory challenge. I'll give it the Stearns County once.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:22 AM (41CYW)
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Definite clot shot.
‘9-1-1’ & ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Kelley Mack Has Passed Away at the age of 33
“Her family reported in a statement that Mack died in her hometown of Cincinnati after a battle with glioma of the central nervous system”
Source: Variety
‘9-1-1’ & ‘Walking Dead’ Actress Kelley Mack Has Passed Away at the age of 33
“Her family reported in a statement that Mack died in her hometown of Cincinnati after a battle with glioma of the central nervous system”
Source: Variety
Posted by: rickb223 at August 06, 2025 12:23 AM (bDxU9)
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His right hand was visibly larger than his left, and he'd already bowled three perfect games before he graduated. Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (WvZaB)
Enough beers and everyone could do left handed bowling.
Enough beers and everyone could do left handed bowling.
Posted by: Caesar North of the Rubicon at August 06, 2025 12:23 AM (eStot)
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I don't get around here much these days. How are things with you?
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:18 AM (poXs5)
Hanging in there. Had a CT scan last week. No results yet. It was a holiday weekend here, so I will put in a call to the cardiology nurses tomorrow. I have been managing to keep on doing what I do, without too many episodes of wonky heartbeat. My brother in law told me he had similar issues a few years ago, and had the cardiac ablation done, and he has been fine ever since. If that is an option, I will take it. I will be asking the cardio folks if there is no compelling reason not to do it, then get me booked for it.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:18 AM (poXs5)
Hanging in there. Had a CT scan last week. No results yet. It was a holiday weekend here, so I will put in a call to the cardiology nurses tomorrow. I have been managing to keep on doing what I do, without too many episodes of wonky heartbeat. My brother in law told me he had similar issues a few years ago, and had the cardiac ablation done, and he has been fine ever since. If that is an option, I will take it. I will be asking the cardio folks if there is no compelling reason not to do it, then get me booked for it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:24 AM (p7LNr)
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Good evening morons y gracias Perro.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 06, 2025 12:25 AM (JvZF+)
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Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Ablation in the right hands and for the right problem can be a major success. Best of luck to you.
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Ablation in the right hands and for the right problem can be a major success. Best of luck to you.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:27 AM (poXs5)
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278 Good evening morons y gracias Perro.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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De nada, humano. Tira la pelota por favor.
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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De nada, humano. Tira la pelota por favor.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:28 AM (41CYW)
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Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:24 AM (p7LNr)
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My friend will be having a node ablation for her recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation on the 14th. Hope that you are a candidate for it as well.
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My friend will be having a node ablation for her recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation on the 14th. Hope that you are a candidate for it as well.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:28 AM (WvZaB)
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It is pretty impressive watching a really good bowler bowl. Body shape be damned.
Posted by: eleven at August 06, 2025 12:29 AM (fV+MH)
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Ablation in the right hands and for the right problem can be a major success. Best of luck to you.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:27 AM (poXs5)
Thanks. The cardiologist said he did not think a pacemaker was the answer, for what that is worth.
The CT scan was done with a radiopaque dye (iodate?) to disclose the blood vessels. Does that quailify as an angiogram?
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:27 AM (poXs5)
Thanks. The cardiologist said he did not think a pacemaker was the answer, for what that is worth.
The CT scan was done with a radiopaque dye (iodate?) to disclose the blood vessels. Does that quailify as an angiogram?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:31 AM (p7LNr)
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BTW, it looks like Marion on the store sign has got it going on.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:32 AM (p7LNr)
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His right hand was visibly larger than his left, and he'd already bowled three perfect games before he graduated.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (WvZaB)
I broke both bones in my right forearm at 10. My Mom had me go bowling to strengthen the arm after the cast was removed. Boy, did it need that strengthening. Anyway, I found out I really liked bowling. Bowled on a Saturday morning teen/high school-age league; I knew none of the kids, public/Catholic school and all that, and I liked that aspect, too. Won a city wide team trophy in high school. Won an adult summer league, too.
Me and a teammate would get driven on a Sunday to NOB where there was an 8-lane alley. It opened at 1 p.m. and was a quarter a game. The two of us sometimes got the two lanes so we could really practice. We'd bowl for 3-4 hours for a couple of bucks.
I've watched some professional bowling recently and all I can say is, two fingers? WTF?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:21 AM (WvZaB)
I broke both bones in my right forearm at 10. My Mom had me go bowling to strengthen the arm after the cast was removed. Boy, did it need that strengthening. Anyway, I found out I really liked bowling. Bowled on a Saturday morning teen/high school-age league; I knew none of the kids, public/Catholic school and all that, and I liked that aspect, too. Won a city wide team trophy in high school. Won an adult summer league, too.
Me and a teammate would get driven on a Sunday to NOB where there was an 8-lane alley. It opened at 1 p.m. and was a quarter a game. The two of us sometimes got the two lanes so we could really practice. We'd bowl for 3-4 hours for a couple of bucks.
I've watched some professional bowling recently and all I can say is, two fingers? WTF?
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:32 AM (gKDq2)
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It is pretty impressive watching a really good bowler bowl. Body shape be damned.
Posted by: eleven
Like baseball relievers. You don't need a gym-rat physique to walk out to the mound and throw four pitches to get one guy out.
Posted by: eleven
Like baseball relievers. You don't need a gym-rat physique to walk out to the mound and throw four pitches to get one guy out.
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:33 AM (DgGvY)
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"Well, actually, leeches are still used for some medical purposes...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea"
I've heard maggots are still used...at least some time ago.
But leeches?
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea"
I've heard maggots are still used...at least some time ago.
But leeches?
Posted by: eleven at August 06, 2025 12:33 AM (fV+MH)
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BTW, it looks like Marion on the store sign has got it going on.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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'Evening, AOP. I thought the same. Heh.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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'Evening, AOP. I thought the same. Heh.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:33 AM (41CYW)
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Well, actually, leeches are still used for some medical purposes...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:17 AM (WvZaB)
or end up in congress.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:17 AM (WvZaB)
or end up in congress.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:34 AM (snZF9)
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The cats are in the kitchen acting like they're hunting something, but AFAIK, there's only dust bunnies there.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:35 AM (WvZaB)
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Like baseball relievers. You don't need a gym-rat physique to walk out to the mound and throw four pitches to get one guy out.
Posted by: mikeski
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Rod Beck. Body by bacon and beer. Said something along the lines of: When was the last time you saw a guy on the DL with pulled fat? Letterman interview.
Posted by: mikeski
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Rod Beck. Body by bacon and beer. Said something along the lines of: When was the last time you saw a guy on the DL with pulled fat? Letterman interview.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:36 AM (41CYW)
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But leeches?
Posted by: eleven
For the natural anticoagulant? And less likely to freak out the patient than vampire bats.
Posted by: eleven
For the natural anticoagulant? And less likely to freak out the patient than vampire bats.
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:36 AM (DgGvY)
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or end up in congress.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:34 AM (snZF9)
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Well, that goes without saying...
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:34 AM (snZF9)
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Well, that goes without saying...
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:36 AM (WvZaB)
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Ablation in the right hands and for the right problem can be a major success. Best of luck to you.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:27 AM (poXs5)
It certainly was for me. I know mine bought me a few years. Not even remotely kidding.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:27 AM (poXs5)
It certainly was for me. I know mine bought me a few years. Not even remotely kidding.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:36 AM (gKDq2)
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Best wishes AOP.
Posted by: eleven at August 06, 2025 12:36 AM (fV+MH)
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The CT scan was done with a radiopaque dye (iodate?) to disclose the blood vessels. Does that quailify as an angiogram?
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Yes. Traditional angiograms rely on a catheter to inject radio opaque contrast material directly into the coronary arteries that shows up on standard X-ray motion pictures. CT angiograms can visualize the coronary arteries without direct injection into the coronary artery, so less invasive of a procedure.
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Yes. Traditional angiograms rely on a catheter to inject radio opaque contrast material directly into the coronary arteries that shows up on standard X-ray motion pictures. CT angiograms can visualize the coronary arteries without direct injection into the coronary artery, so less invasive of a procedure.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:38 AM (poXs5)
Posted by: Walter Freeman at August 06, 2025 12:39 AM (heViR)
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I haven't bowled since high school P.E. class. For 2 or 3 weeks, we'd get bussed to the bowling alley (to try!) to bowl, LOL. (Yes, we got basic instruction before being turned loose.)
BFF & I tried bowling on Saturday afternoons, too. We gave it an honest shot, to learn and maybe get to be halfway decent at the game. Um.... we failed. But we did have some fun!
BFF & I tried bowling on Saturday afternoons, too. We gave it an honest shot, to learn and maybe get to be halfway decent at the game. Um.... we failed. But we did have some fun!
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 12:39 AM (rdVOm)
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Angiogram means literally, "picture of blood vessels"
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (poXs5)
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (QGaXH)
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Hanging in there. Had a CT scan last week. No results yet. It was a holiday weekend here, so I will put in a call to the cardiology nurses tomorrow. I have been managing to keep on doing what I do, without too many episodes of wonky heartbeat. My brother in law told me he had similar issues a few years ago, and had the cardiac ablation done, and he has been fine ever since. If that is an option, I will take it. I will be asking the cardio folks if there is no compelling reason not to do it, then get me booked for it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:24 AM (p7LNr)
A friend of mine had it done last year. It changed his life. He feels way better. He's another asshole metalhead guitar player like me, but he was looking at ending his gigging days. It was that bad. He's back at it.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:24 AM (p7LNr)
A friend of mine had it done last year. It changed his life. He feels way better. He's another asshole metalhead guitar player like me, but he was looking at ending his gigging days. It was that bad. He's back at it.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:41 AM (snZF9)
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Prayers up for you, AOP. Hope your heart issue gets sorted soon!
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 12:41 AM (rdVOm)
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G'night, ARiK.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:41 AM (41CYW)
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Angiogram means literally, "picture of blood vessels"
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (poXs5)
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The Gram stain, on the other hand, was devised by a guy named Gram. Who was (wait for it) Danish.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (poXs5)
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The Gram stain, on the other hand, was devised by a guy named Gram. Who was (wait for it) Danish.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:42 AM (WvZaB)
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GSP just issued another record event report. We set another lowest high daily record today. High was 68F breaking the old record of 72F set in 1921.
Tomorrow looks to be warmer with forecast high of 78, so won't likely set another one. This hot to cool flip was something.
And I've gotten 3.64" of rain for 6 days of August, compared to just 2.47" for all of July.
GSP just issued another record event report. We set another lowest high daily record today. High was 68F breaking the old record of 72F set in 1921.
Tomorrow looks to be warmer with forecast high of 78, so won't likely set another one. This hot to cool flip was something.
And I've gotten 3.64" of rain for 6 days of August, compared to just 2.47" for all of July.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 06, 2025 12:43 AM (w6EFb)
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BFF & I tried bowling on Saturday afternoons, too. We gave it an honest shot, to learn and maybe get to be halfway decent at the game. Um.... we failed. But we did have some fun!
Posted by: JQ
Thumb up, like you're hitchhiking!
that's all I remember ...
Posted by: JQ
Thumb up, like you're hitchhiking!
that's all I remember ...
Posted by: Adriane the By That Definition, I am a Worm Critic . . . at August 06, 2025 12:43 AM (3ZUWJ)
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Angiogram means literally, "picture of blood vessels"
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (poXs5)
You can tell I'm not a doctor. I thought angiogram was a hot chick named angie that rings your doorbell in a trench coat and then tosses it open and yells angiogram.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:40 AM (poXs5)
You can tell I'm not a doctor. I thought angiogram was a hot chick named angie that rings your doorbell in a trench coat and then tosses it open and yells angiogram.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:43 AM (snZF9)
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Hey Horde.
A Saturday afternoon tv staple when I was younger was Candlepins for Cash, aired locally. It was fun to watch.
A Saturday afternoon tv staple when I was younger was Candlepins for Cash, aired locally. It was fun to watch.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 06, 2025 12:44 AM (0nHVk)
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Yes. Traditional angiograms rely on a catheter to inject radio opaque contrast material directly into the coronary arteries that shows up on standard X-ray motion pictures. CT angiograms can visualize the coronary arteries without direct injection into the coronary artery, so less invasive of a procedure.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:38 AM (poXs5)
OK, thanks! They did not make it real clear to me that the CT scan was in effect an angiogram. I guess if it is inconclusive, I may wind up getting the catheter angiogram anyway. With any luck I will find out soon. I'm not letting this get me down. Spent 6 hours today washing engine parts.
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:38 AM (poXs5)
OK, thanks! They did not make it real clear to me that the CT scan was in effect an angiogram. I guess if it is inconclusive, I may wind up getting the catheter angiogram anyway. With any luck I will find out soon. I'm not letting this get me down. Spent 6 hours today washing engine parts.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:44 AM (p7LNr)
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You can tell I'm not a doctor. I thought angiogram was a hot chick named angie that rings your doorbell in a trench coat and then tosses it open and yells angiogram.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:43 AM (snZF9)
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I like yours a lot better.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 12:43 AM (snZF9)
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I like yours a lot better.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (WvZaB)
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*lurk mode on*
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (poXs5)
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*lurk mode on*
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (poXs
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There's a lurk mode??
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (poXs
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There's a lurk mode??
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (WvZaB)
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (41CYW)
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lurk *dot* exe is returning a runtime error.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (41CYW)
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Check the .bat files.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (41CYW)
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Check the .bat files.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:49 AM (WvZaB)
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Check the .bat files.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea
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I see you are 29, too.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea
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I see you are 29, too.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:49 AM (41CYW)
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Hi, Debby!
I remember watching pro bowling on t.v., if there was nothing else to do or watch... it was kinda boring to this kid, LOL.
I remember watching pro bowling on t.v., if there was nothing else to do or watch... it was kinda boring to this kid, LOL.
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 12:51 AM (rdVOm)
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I see you are 29, too.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:49 AM (41CYW)
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What do you get when you cross Lee Iacocca with a vampire?
AUTOEXEC.BAT
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:49 AM (41CYW)
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What do you get when you cross Lee Iacocca with a vampire?
AUTOEXEC.BAT
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:51 AM (WvZaB)
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Pretty much like any sporting activity in which a teen engages, it costs some money for equipment, whatever that equipment may be. For bowling, once I got my own ball with finger holes drilled for my hand, my game improved. I also had my own shoes because why not? You bowl often enough you want your own shoes. Then there was the glove. All in all, it was about 50 bucks for all three. Then there was the cost per 3-game Saturday league mornings.
It's funny, I have never drank alcohol while bowling. I can barely drink water. When I get to the lanes, I never want to leave the seating area bacause I never wanted my shoes to get sticky. I guess you could say I was a 'bowling lane rat'. I could bowl for hours. I just couldn't afford it. So Saturday it was. With those great Sundays on base.
Never thought to try out for the college team. Just never occurred to me.
It's funny, I have never drank alcohol while bowling. I can barely drink water. When I get to the lanes, I never want to leave the seating area bacause I never wanted my shoes to get sticky. I guess you could say I was a 'bowling lane rat'. I could bowl for hours. I just couldn't afford it. So Saturday it was. With those great Sundays on base.
Never thought to try out for the college team. Just never occurred to me.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 12:52 AM (gKDq2)
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You can tell I'm not a doctor. I thought angiogram was a hot chick named angie that rings your doorbell in a trench coat and then tosses it open and yells angiogram.
Posted by: Berserker
The picture-type angiogram is for before they patch up your heart.
That kind is to verify it worked.
Posted by: Berserker
The picture-type angiogram is for before they patch up your heart.
That kind is to verify it worked.
Posted by: mikeski at August 06, 2025 12:53 AM (DgGvY)
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I'm turning into a pumpkin. Nite, Horde.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:54 AM (WvZaB)
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Is the Angie Angie Harmon?
Is the Angie Angie Harmon?
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 06, 2025 12:55 AM (w6EFb)
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Yeah, bowling cost money. Not much, certainly, compared to other sports. That's why my parents let me do it. They were "frugal"-- yeah, that's it-- "frugal."
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 12:55 AM (rdVOm)
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AUTOEXEC.BAT
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:51 AM (WvZaB)
LOL!
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:51 AM (WvZaB)
LOL!
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 12:56 AM (p7LNr)
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AOP, sounds like you got the Suburban transmission put back together. Road ready?
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:58 AM (41CYW)
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AOP, sounds like you got the Suburban transmission put back together. Road ready?
Posted by: scampydog
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And did you randomly throw a sacrificial spring and checkball into a corner of the shop, to appease the Gremlins of Auto Trans Rebuilding?
Posted by: scampydog
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And did you randomly throw a sacrificial spring and checkball into a corner of the shop, to appease the Gremlins of Auto Trans Rebuilding?
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:01 AM (rdVOm)
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AOP, sounds like you got the Suburban transmission put back together. Road ready?
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:58 AM (41CYW)
It is "mostly" together. Did not touch it today, because nice weather outside, so cleaned up old Studebaker engine parts outside to stash them away.
All that remains on the tranny: filter, pan, bellhousing, torque bolts on tailshaft adaptor (that couples it to the T-case), and attach the manual valve position switch, which does neutral safety and backup lamp duties, too. All very straightforward, now.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 12:58 AM (41CYW)
It is "mostly" together. Did not touch it today, because nice weather outside, so cleaned up old Studebaker engine parts outside to stash them away.
All that remains on the tranny: filter, pan, bellhousing, torque bolts on tailshaft adaptor (that couples it to the T-case), and attach the manual valve position switch, which does neutral safety and backup lamp duties, too. All very straightforward, now.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 01:02 AM (p7LNr)
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Bers, I am still chuckling about the angiogram.
Hey, JQ, how go things?
AOP, just do your Timex impression and keep on ticking, you too, RickZ.
Hey, JQ, how go things?
AOP, just do your Timex impression and keep on ticking, you too, RickZ.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 06, 2025 01:03 AM (0nHVk)
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My cardio gave me a DVD with a copy of my angiogram on it. Trippy seeing your own heart beating away.
I had no even partially blocked arteries. If I had, I would have received a twofer - valve and bypass.
Hang in there, AOP. if your cardiologist is reluctant about ablation, AFIB can be controlled by meds. It may take experimentation to find the right meds and dosages, but it can be done.
I had no even partially blocked arteries. If I had, I would have received a twofer - valve and bypass.
Hang in there, AOP. if your cardiologist is reluctant about ablation, AFIB can be controlled by meds. It may take experimentation to find the right meds and dosages, but it can be done.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:04 AM (6vj09)
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And did you randomly throw a sacrificial spring and checkball into a corner of the shop, to appease the Gremlins of Auto Trans Rebuilding?
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:01 AM (rdVOm)
Why, yes. One .250" checkball went down a crack in the floor, lost to the ages. But I had spares.
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:01 AM (rdVOm)
Why, yes. One .250" checkball went down a crack in the floor, lost to the ages. But I had spares.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 01:04 AM (p7LNr)
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My bowling story for the night. My father was on a bowling team when I was young. They bowled once a week, thats the only time he bowled. Just one night a week. He had a pretty high average in the 190s for a once a week dude that bowled only during the season. I usually went with him. I used to bowl when there was available lanes, which was fairly often. I was maybe 12-13 years old. I was routinely bowling into the 130s-150's. I had my own ball, a blistering 10lb10oz beauty. Eventually there just wasn't open lanes anymore, it was all teams, so I stopped and just stayed home. Years later in my very early 20's I just started playing in this band, and after practice one night somebody had the bright idea of going bowling, after we were already drinking and being asshole metalheads. I thought, how bad could it be. Oh I found out. I bowled a 43. My 13 year old self kicked the living shit out of my 20 years old self. Never bowled since. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at August 06, 2025 01:04 AM (snZF9)
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It's all good now, Debby!
Hubs was discharged from hospital today, back to nursing home & will go thru phys rehab again. This time, he wasn't as spacey & didn't yank out his IVs and catheter.
Hubs was discharged from hospital today, back to nursing home & will go thru phys rehab again. This time, he wasn't as spacey & didn't yank out his IVs and catheter.
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:06 AM (rdVOm)
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Hang in there, AOP. if your cardiologist is reluctant about ablation, AFIB can be controlled by meds. It may take experimentation to find the right meds and dosages, but it can be done.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:04 AM (6vj09)
Don't think it's AFIB. Seems like the sinus node? in my left ventricle is firing when it ought not, causing an ass-backwards beat that nullifies the associated normal one, making my heart rate read about one-half of what it should be. They called it "premature ventricular contraction", based on the EKG. The trace shows a spurious negative spike every so often.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:04 AM (6vj09)
Don't think it's AFIB. Seems like the sinus node? in my left ventricle is firing when it ought not, causing an ass-backwards beat that nullifies the associated normal one, making my heart rate read about one-half of what it should be. They called it "premature ventricular contraction", based on the EKG. The trace shows a spurious negative spike every so often.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 01:08 AM (p7LNr)
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G'night, Horde. AOP, get that health thing sorted out. JQ, see ya in the Club.
Posted by: scampydog at August 06, 2025 01:09 AM (41CYW)
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'Night, Doggo!
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:12 AM (rdVOm)
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. B-29 actually had a lousy track record for take-offs.
Not really a very good plane at that point. Pretty advanced and rushed into service due to war. Worked out ok operationally due to the Japanese not really having good interceptors in any number. Luftwaffe would have chewed them up at least till the Mustangs made it very hard to go after bombers. They fixed everything post war with the B-50 which really only got a separate number to get it past Congress when logically it should have been B-29D or something like that.
Not really a very good plane at that point. Pretty advanced and rushed into service due to war. Worked out ok operationally due to the Japanese not really having good interceptors in any number. Luftwaffe would have chewed them up at least till the Mustangs made it very hard to go after bombers. They fixed everything post war with the B-50 which really only got a separate number to get it past Congress when logically it should have been B-29D or something like that.
Posted by: azjaeger at August 06, 2025 01:13 AM (3/XaG)
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Sheesh!
I'm trying to figure out my router problems and now I learn there is a lurk mode?
I hate technology.
I'm trying to figure out my router problems and now I learn there is a lurk mode?
I hate technology.
Posted by: Diogenes at August 06, 2025 01:14 AM (W/lyH)
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Bers, my best score was 102 (103?) it's been 40+ years, LOL. Think my average was seventy-something. Bleh!
Only did it because they said we *had to* back then. Oh, and to be able to hang out with BFF "for a good reason" as we were trying to improve our P.E. grades.
Only did it because they said we *had to* back then. Oh, and to be able to hang out with BFF "for a good reason" as we were trying to improve our P.E. grades.
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:15 AM (rdVOm)
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312 *lurk mode on*
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (poXs
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There's a lurk mode??
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (WvZaB)
lurk mood --> *lurk mode on*
Posted by: muldoon at August 06, 2025 12:45 AM (poXs
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There's a lurk mode??
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at August 06, 2025 12:47 AM (WvZaB)
lurk mood --> *lurk mode on*
Posted by: m at August 06, 2025 01:24 AM (aURVT)
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AOP hopefully that can get sorted out with medication
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:27 AM (+qU29)
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Skip, what time are you working in the morning?
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 06, 2025 01:30 AM (0nHVk)
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AOP hopefully that can get sorted out with medication
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:27 AM (+qU29)
Well, I am on a beta blocker right now, and I think it's marginally effective. If the cardiac ablation will do the job, and eliminate the need for ongoing meds, even better.
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:27 AM (+qU29)
Well, I am on a beta blocker right now, and I think it's marginally effective. If the cardiac ablation will do the job, and eliminate the need for ongoing meds, even better.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 01:31 AM (p7LNr)
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Haha, my 'rough n tough outdoor cat' just came in for a snack.
*please mommy, may I have some of that wet food? Hunting wasn't so great tonight...*
*please mommy, may I have some of that wet food? Hunting wasn't so great tonight...*
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:44 AM (rdVOm)
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Probly find a big ol' dead rat on the doormat in the morning, LOL!
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:46 AM (rdVOm)
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This is my insomniac portion of the night
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:52 AM (+qU29)
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:53 AM (rdVOm)
Posted by: Miflin at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (aA6YN)
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I just popped the top on my after work beer.
Posted by: Reforger at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (h5TUr)
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Well, I am on a beta blocker right now, and I think it's marginally effective. If the cardiac ablation will do the job, and eliminate the need for ongoing meds, even better.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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If you're not on an anticoagulant like Eliquis, that's a good sign. It says that your cardio isn't concerned about clots, so you can work out a safe treatment plan without worrying about stroking out.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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If you're not on an anticoagulant like Eliquis, that's a good sign. It says that your cardio isn't concerned about clots, so you can work out a safe treatment plan without worrying about stroking out.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (6vj09)
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (rdVOm)
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Sorry, Skip... that wasn't a great mix.
Try the original. Shorter, but better quality.
https://youtu.be/fLZPj-dJfJQ
Try the original. Shorter, but better quality.
https://youtu.be/fLZPj-dJfJQ
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 02:05 AM (rdVOm)
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If you're not on an anticoagulant like Eliquis, that's a good sign. It says that your cardio isn't concerned about clots, so you can work out a safe treatment plan without worrying about stroking out.
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (6vj09)
The only blood thinner I am on is aspirin, and I think that's a pro-forma thing..."oh, the guy's got heart issues, feed him aspirin".
Posted by: buddhaha at August 06, 2025 01:55 AM (6vj09)
The only blood thinner I am on is aspirin, and I think that's a pro-forma thing..."oh, the guy's got heart issues, feed him aspirin".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 02:06 AM (p7LNr)
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 02:08 AM (rdVOm)
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Well, past midnight here. Time for bed. Night, Horde.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 06, 2025 02:10 AM (p7LNr)
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Good night AOP and all of the Horde. Sweet dreams.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 06, 2025 02:14 AM (0nHVk)
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https://x.com/Chesschick01/status/1952159029326729674
Sydney Sweeney -- is there anything she can't do?
Sydney Sweeney -- is there anything she can't do?
Posted by: scottst at August 06, 2025 02:16 AM (6r7Gf)
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Wall of Voodoo?
Stan Ridgeway was on Twitter in the early days and was kind of entertaining, but turned out to be a TDS victim. So he quit Ex-Twitter later.
Pity because he was one of the most famous people who ever followed me.
Stan Ridgeway was on Twitter in the early days and was kind of entertaining, but turned out to be a TDS victim. So he quit Ex-Twitter later.
Pity because he was one of the most famous people who ever followed me.
Posted by: scottst at August 06, 2025 02:20 AM (6r7Gf)
Posted by: JQ at August 06, 2025 02:20 AM (rdVOm)
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Oh... my... Big Balls from Musks team stepped in to help a white girl who was being accosted by multiple black Males in DC...
Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 02:35 AM (mP0Kj)
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344 This is my insomniac portion of the night
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:52 AM (+qU29)
uh-oh
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:52 AM (+qU29)
uh-oh
Posted by: m at August 06, 2025 02:35 AM (aURVT)
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358 Oh... my... Big Balls from Musks team stepped in to help a white girl who was being accosted by multiple black Males in DC...
Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 02:35 AM (mP0Kj)
Daily Caller:
https://tinyurl.com/429njhyh
Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 02:35 AM (mP0Kj)
Daily Caller:
https://tinyurl.com/429njhyh
Posted by: m at August 06, 2025 02:43 AM (aURVT)
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Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Posted by: Romeo13[i/]
What they don't know is that they are just creating a new generation of Achilles, Charlemagne, and El Cid. Need to help them. I have a feeling that the vet community is going to step up.
Beat to shit....
But... Big... Balls.
Posted by: Romeo13[i/]
What they don't know is that they are just creating a new generation of Achilles, Charlemagne, and El Cid. Need to help them. I have a feeling that the vet community is going to step up.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 06, 2025 02:44 AM (mlg/3)
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What they don't know is that they are just creating a new generation of Achilles, Charlemagne, and El Cid. Need to help them. I have a feeling that the vet community is going to step up.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 06, 2025 02:44 AM (mlg/3)
they are picking teams.... and their side has decided that the most successful Minority in History... one that made Western Civilization and all the technology and lifestyle they embrace...
is the enemy.
I fear the backlash... but will be part of it.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 06, 2025 02:44 AM (mlg/3)
they are picking teams.... and their side has decided that the most successful Minority in History... one that made Western Civilization and all the technology and lifestyle they embrace...
is the enemy.
I fear the backlash... but will be part of it.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 02:48 AM (mP0Kj)
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PDT:
Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control. Local "youths" and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released. They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it's going to
happen now! The Law in D.C. must be changed to prosecute these "minors" as adults, and lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14. The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs. Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see. If D.C. doesn't get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they're not going to get away with it anymore. Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Crime in Washington, D.C., is totally out of control. Local "youths" and gang members, some only 14, 15, and 16-years-old, are randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent Citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released. They are not afraid of Law Enforcement because they know nothing ever happens to them, but it's going to
happen now! The Law in D.C. must be changed to prosecute these "minors" as adults, and lock them up for a long time, starting at age 14. The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs. Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see. If D.C. doesn't get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they're not going to get away with it anymore. Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
Posted by: m at August 06, 2025 02:53 AM (aURVT)
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Pretty sure DC was supposed to be federalized, via the Constitution. Not sure how it ended up a liberal hell hole. Trump is correct that it needs to be policed properly.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 06, 2025 02:59 AM (1Gsou)
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344 This is my insomniac portion of the night
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:52 AM (+qU29)
Please go get a prescription for trazodone. Sleep is essential. We would prefer you didn't become psychotic. Please do that.
Posted by: Skip at August 06, 2025 01:52 AM (+qU29)
Please go get a prescription for trazodone. Sleep is essential. We would prefer you didn't become psychotic. Please do that.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 06, 2025 03:01 AM (1Gsou)
366
D.C.'s been a shithole since the first Congresscritter arrived.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 03:04 AM (gKDq2)
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366 D.C.'s been a shithole since the first Congresscritter arrived.
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 03:04 AM (gKDq2)
Can we get the Brits to come burn it down again?
Posted by: RickZ at August 06, 2025 03:04 AM (gKDq2)
Can we get the Brits to come burn it down again?
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 06, 2025 03:09 AM (mP0Kj)
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Can we get the Brits to come burn it down again?
Posted by: Romeo13
No, to busy arresting Brits for blasphemy. Sorry, not sorry, they say.
Posted by: Romeo13
No, to busy arresting Brits for blasphemy. Sorry, not sorry, they say.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 06, 2025 03:17 AM (mlg/3)
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Trump saves liberals from their own ass again. Of course DC liberals are secretly hoping Trump takes the place over and turns it into Palm Beach North.
Trump saves liberals from their own ass again. Of course DC liberals are secretly hoping Trump takes the place over and turns it into Palm Beach North.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 06, 2025 03:21 AM (n7rxJ)
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