The <s>Classical</s> Saturday Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

The Classical Saturday Coffee Break & Prayer Revival

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The way I drink coffee you think I was from Luxembourg and/or the world's richest man. H/T Helena Handbasket

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They told us that Joe Biden was sharp as a tack. So are you going to believe them when it comes to coffee consumption? I think not.

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Good morning boys and girls and everything in between. Since it is the Christmas Season, classical tunes will be shelved until 2026 or whenever it happens. Before entering the Prayer Revival just a few housekeeping matters to go over. (Rulz for those of you in Minneapolis)

1) This is an open thread. Feel free to lurk, opine and/or bloviate.
2) Be kind, be nice.
3) Running with sharp objects will not be tolerated unless you have a note from a responsible adult.
4) Have a great weekend!

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AoSHQ Weekly Prayer List
Please submit any prayer requests to me, “Annie’s Stew” at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks unless we receive an update.
Prayer Requests:
10/22 – Pennsyltucky requested prayers for his dad, who underwent cancer surgery on 10/21. Everything seems to have gone well (they’re confident they got it all!) but due to his age, his hospital stay and convalescence will be longer than usual. Dad is doing well, is awake and alert. A full recovery is anticipated but it will take a while. Thank you so much.
11/6 Update – Pennsyltucky’s dad is out of the hospital and is now convalescing at home with the aid of home care nurse visits. He’s not able to walk very well, having spent so long in a hospital bed, but he’s in good spirits and improving daily. Thanks for your prayers!
10/27 – Polliwog the ‘Ette asked for prayers for her youngest daughter, "LK", who needs prayers for safety and peace, and her best friend "C" for health and that stress not cause a flare up of psoriatic arthritis as they and another roommate work with the police and the landlord to have the 4th roommate "M" evicted because she is threatening them and making the living situation a nightmare. “M” is bipolar and medicating with alcohol. Prayers for her healing and that she find salvation from the self-destructive path she's on would also be appreciated.
11/8 Update – The situation still needs lots of prayer. LK sand C have been staying at a hotel to avoid M, who wants to fight whenever she sees them. M is supposed to move out the end of Dec. but that seems like a very long time when C still needs to attend class and keep her arthritis in check.
11/5 – Mary Poppins’ Practically Perfect Piercing said he could use a prayer or two. He has a pain in his head which, it seems, is occipital neuralgia. It’s not fatal, thank heavens, but is painful until a proper treatment course is settled upon. Many thanks.
11/12 Update – Pronouns corrected above.
11/6 - D sent an update on his wife Susan, and her battle with cancer. He sent his thanks to everyone for the prayers. They are helping and much appreciated. Susan had an infection which is being treated, but her sodium levels are bad again. She will be sent home soon, but is on restrictive fluids until this is cleared up. The good news is that she has gained some weight back and her voice is much stronger now. Thank you, and please keep up the prayers. They appreciate everyone!
11/20 Update – Susan is out of the hospital, after 2 weeks. For the first time in months, she doesn’t have any drainage tubes. Chemo is on hold for the next 2 weeks, to give her time to rest, recover, and gain some weight back. Thank you, everyone, for your prayers – please continue them!
11/7 – BarelyScaryMary requested prayers for a friend, RJ, who is having heart issues. She will likely get stents or a bypass soon. Prayers are needed for RJ’s recovery, and also that she is able and willing to make the lifestyle changes necessary for her health.
11/13 Update – Stents were not an option for RJ, so she needs a bypass. She is waiting for the surgery to be scheduled. She is apprehensive about the surgery and recovery. Prayers are also needed for BarelyScaryMary’s dad, who is also having heart problems. Her mom could use prayers, too, as she is watching her husband of 60 years decline.
11/8 – Dash my lace wings had an urgent request for prayers for a co-worker and friend who is hospitalized with sepsis. It is extremely resistant to antibiotics and has attached to the artificial heart valve she got less than a year ago. Her situation is tenuous.
11/15 Update – The co-worker is healing. She was released from the hospital and is on IV antibiotics for 6 weeks. Thank you for your prayers. We nearly lost her.
11/8 – Farmer Bob asked for prayers for his Uncle Richard’s MIL who passed away on 11/7, and for Richard’s wife Linda. Linda’s putting on a brave face and it was not unexpected, but it’s hard to lose your mother.
11/14 – Halfhand requested prayers for a sister whose husband recently passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. They had just upended their lives to move from California to Tennessee; now she is all alone.
11/15 – Smell the Glove asked for prayers for an 81 year-old aunt who has colon cancer. She is stopping chemo, since it’s not working and it’s tiring her out. Doctors will determine if any other treatment is proper.
11/29 Update – Thank you all for the prayers. The good Lord had another plan and the aunt passed away. She had taught at a Catholic school for over 20 years, raised 3 daughters and had 8 grandchildren. She also babysat Smell the Glove the first couple of years of life.
11/15 – Sponge posted an update on the “First lady”. She is doing OK from the surgery pain-wise, however it appears her compromised immune system from chemo is susceptible to viruses. She has been spiking a fever all weekend.
11/20 - Bluebell sent an update on grammie winger - good news! At her appointment, the doctor said her bloodwork is nearly perfect and her cancer cell count is dropping. She is in minimal pain. The chemo is working, thanks be to God! She will go back in 3 weeks for another round of chemo and then they will do a CT scan to see if she can have surgery to clean out the rest of the tumors. She is convinced – CONVINCED – that this is due in no small part to the treasured prayers of friends and family! They gave her weeks, and now she is looking at possible remission.
11/22 – Duke Lowell posted an update. He said that he is gradually starting to feel normal again, two months after his surgery. The main problem is that the effects of anesthesia are still suppressing his appetite.
11/22 – Commissar Hrothgar posted prayers for President Trump, to keep him safe from harm and may the many forces of evil arrayed against him and our country be made ineffective and come to naught.
11/22 – Oddbob requested prayers. He found out that his job is going away the end of December. They are a one-income family. He also requested prayers for another co-worker, who is in the same situation.
11/22 – Cosda sent an update on his wife’s condition. She started a year of immunotherapy in June for cancer. She is doing well with her treatments every three weeks, but her follow up dermatology scan found another mole with melanoma and 2 other abnormal and suspicious spots. She will be having more tissue removed from those areas for lab tests. Prayers are appreciated.
11/22 – The Walking Dude sent an update. We prayed for his mom in August, when she fell and broke her hip. She is 90 years old. She is still in the hospital but has been transferred to a better rehab run by the Masons. They are unsure if she will ever get out. Please pray for her recovery and return home.
11/24 – Bulg requested prayers for a neighbor who has cancer, and also prayers for his son and two of his friends, who are moving into a rental house in Arlington, VA on 11/28. Prayers for the 3 of them, that they may live together contentedly, and prayers for Bulg and his wife as they adjust to their son’s absence.
11/26 Update – The neighbor passed away on 11/24. Prayers are needed for the neighbor’s husband, Steve, as he grieves. They had no children.
11/29 – From about That Time asked for prayers after a lymphoma diagnosis. From about That Time has already begun chemo, and the kids and granddaughter had fun cutting off a ponytail and shaving hair in preparation.
12/1 – P received news that her 24 year old daughter has changed her name to a male name and had “top surgery”. P needs wisdom as to how to speak to her, and also how to speak with P’s other children, in a loving but honest way. Also, that God will use this to turn all their hearts back to Him.
12/3 – Teresa in Fort Worth posted an update. She had an MRI on 12/3, and will meet with the oncologist on 12/4, the surgeon on 12/8, and the surgery on 12/11. This is a good thing, because it looks like more tumors are starting to crop up in her liver. It doesn’t appear to have spread beyond there yet, thank goodness.
12/4 – E asked for prayers as she will be having surgery in two weeks. She is nervous, but everyone she has spoken with has nothing but good things to say about the surgeon, and she is looking forward to being on the other side of it. Please pray that all will go according to God’s will and that His name will be glorified.
For submission guidelines and other relevant info, please contact Annie's Stew, who is managing the prayer list. You can contact her at apaslo at-sign hotmail dot com. If you see a prayer request posted in a thread comment, feel free to copy and paste it and e-mail it to Annie's Stew. She tries to keep up with the requests in the threads, but she's not here all of the time, so she may not see it unless you e-mail it to her. Please note: Prayer requests are generally removed after four weeks or so unless we receive an update.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair, persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at 08:00 AM

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1 Good morning, MisHum!

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at December 06, 2025 07:49 AM (kOluj)

2 Good morning!

Posted by: Frasier Crane at December 06, 2025 07:50 AM (MbmRO)

3 I like my coffee like I like my Luxembourgers, bitter and black.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at December 06, 2025 07:51 AM (R86kT)

4 5.3 cups of coffee? You'd think that they'd be more productive.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:04 AM (dK+Kv)

5 Whoa- I think I got bucked off of the blog....

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at December 06, 2025 08:05 AM (t/66j)

6 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 08:05 AM (Ia/+0)

7 3) Running with sharp objects will not be tolerated unless you have a note from a responsible adult.
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I'm guessing that leaves out notes from the Horde...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 06, 2025 08:05 AM (ESVrU)

8 In local news, Skip fixed his phone!

Posted by: fd at December 06, 2025 08:06 AM (vFG9F)

9 I've got a note from Epstein's mom.

Posted by: fd at December 06, 2025 08:07 AM (vFG9F)

10 Prayers to all for G*d's mercy and comfort. I'm so happy to read the latest update on Grammie. G*d is great!

Posted by: Lady in Black at December 06, 2025 08:07 AM (qBdHI)

11 Yonder Horde

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 06, 2025 08:07 AM (NwnyJ)

12 3) Running with sharp objects will not be tolerated unless you have a note from a responsible adult

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*wrestles PA mic away from grouch nurse*

"Paging Dr. Muldoon... please bring your scrip pad"

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at December 06, 2025 08:09 AM (t/66j)

13 This morning is Pike Place market blend. Not quite as fresh roasted as I’d like though good. They must not move a lot of it. I purchased a brick of Bustelo for emergency bacckup, and a small pack of Bustelo freeze-dried. Put it on the shelf, it’s there when you need it. Freeze-dried crystals. They were zero-balance on Folger’s singles, thus illustrating the wisdom of holding back one of the 19 count boxes from the last purchase. I may die tomorrow, but not without coffee on hand.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 08:09 AM (Npcdm)

14 Please add my FiL to the list. He went into the hospital this week for AFIB, congestive heart, and received two scents. He is home now, still short of breath, and has a long road ahead including the gamut of meds they gave him. As much as he vexes me, he is a kind-hearted man and a loving father.

As you may recall, my wife lost her Mom a few years back to brain cancer, which makes this even more difficult for her to bear during the holidays.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:09 AM (dK+Kv)

15 Good morning again dear horde with thanks to mh and annie and you morons for praying

{grammie}
{TiFW}
Hiya JT

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 06, 2025 08:10 AM (LbMjz)

16 I think Hitman: World of Assassination has officially jumped the shark.

Their latest update has a new mission called "Eminem v. Slim Shady."

And yes, Eminem himself is a part of this mission. He's trying to track down his evil twin, "Slim Shady," and put him down for good.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 06, 2025 08:11 AM (ESVrU)

17 Sad to say, I reheated whatever was in last night's cup of coffee. (waiting for the household to wake up before making an Americano from the espresso machine)

Received a fresh shipment of green coffee beans to roast and deciding will be next up in the queue. Couple interesting wet hulled samples (1 pound each) from Sumatra.

My supplier is once again offering a vintage (five year old Sumata) that is definitely an acquired taste for very rustic tasting coffee. $10 a pound. Don't know whether I want to do that again. Most certainly a change from the usual - NOT a crowd pleaser.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:11 AM (a4flb)

18 Willowed:

Ben Had
No joy in contacting OMB. I have asked for help from the staff of my local Congressman.

They answered on the first ring, had clear American voices, and seemed very willing to help. I'll see what they can do.

We have put up with so much poor customer service that it was stunning to get good, American service. Not outsourced to a foreign country.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 06, 2025 08:13 AM (u82oZ)

19 Finally all is right with the world for now anyway
Thought my phone was done and all because I had a night message so put on Do not disturb, that turned off all media playing.

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 08:13 AM (Ia/+0)

20 I bought an assortment of Kuerig coffee pods at Costco. This morning I randomly tried a Hawaiian blend. Not bad.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at December 06, 2025 08:14 AM (cxFcK)

21 They answered on the first ring, had clear American voices, and seemed very willing to help. I'll see what they can do.

You know that AI has gotten a lot better at telephone service than most Americans these days.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:14 AM (a4flb)

22 Is there anyone out there that does not know that X was formally known as Twitter? How long are they going to keep telling us that?

Posted by: fd, formally known as f'd at December 06, 2025 08:15 AM (vFG9F)

23 Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:11 AM (a4flb)

How do you make Americano coffee?

Posted by: dantesed at December 06, 2025 08:15 AM (Oy/m2)

24 We are the United States of Amerigotin! Joe Bribem said so! Look it up on that tweet thing if you don't believe me. Or some other source........I'm to lazy to link

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM (jrgJz)

25 Sad to say, I reheated whatever was in last night's cup of coffee. (waiting for the household to wake up before making an Americano from the espresso machine)

Received a fresh shipment of green coffee beans to roast and deciding will be next up in the queue. Couple interesting wet hulled samples (1 pound each) from Sumatra.

My supplier is once again offering a vintage (five year ol5thd Sumata) that is definitely an acquired taste for very rustic tasting coffee. $10 a pound. Don't know whether I want to do that again. Most certainly a change from the usual - NOT a crowd pleaser.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:11 AM (a4flb)

That is the worst, having had been up since 3 am.

The rest now makes your nic make more sense.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM (dK+Kv)

26 Happy St. Knickerless Day!

Posted by: Pants Free In NC at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM (oftw2)

27 I prefer an Amerigotin blend.

Posted by: fd, formally known as f'd at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM (vFG9F)

28 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:17 AM (ZOv7s)

29 https://iotwreport.com/
wait-where-are-we/

Posted by: TheCatAttackedMyFoot at December 06, 2025 08:17 AM (jrgJz)

30 Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our deaths. Amen.

St. Nicholas, bishop and confessor, pray for us.

I have prayed Rosaries for the intentions, both stated and unstated, of the members of the Horde.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:17 AM (pJWtt)

31 Oh, and I just recalled that I have some freshish ground coffee that I ground for last camping trip.

*off to make some stealth coffee*

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:18 AM (dK+Kv)

32 Prayers for all the horde as needs them

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 06, 2025 08:18 AM (DoBxX)

33 Good morning again.

I am grateful for the Horde, Misanthropic Humanitarian and Annie’s Stew.

Prayers ascending for those in need and those with unstated needs in our community. I credit Annie's Stew with helping turn us from just a smart military blog into a caring, thriving, incredible community.

{{{grammie}}}
{{{TiFW}}}. You looked marvelous in Corsicana.
That Billy Crystal video haunts me.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 06, 2025 08:19 AM (u82oZ)

34 Is there anyone out there that does not know that X was formally known as Twitter? How long are they going to keep telling us that?

Posted by: fd, formally known as f'd at December 06, 2025 08:15 AM (vFG9F)

It will always be Twitter.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:19 AM (dK+Kv)

35 In college sportsball news, Michigan State University athletics has jumped into the big boys ring after receiving a $290M donation from a wealthy booster. Another $100M from the same booster goes directly to the university's name___-likeness collective.

Total donation to the university was $401M and the dude isn't even and alum.

I hate what has become of college sports.

Posted by: one hour sober at December 06, 2025 08:19 AM (Y1sOo)

36 I bought an assortment of Kuerig coffee pods at Costco. This morning I randomly tried a Hawaiian blend. Not bad.

There is just enough "Hawaiian" in that blend so as not to be sued for false advertising.

You mentioned Kuerig, which guarantees that your coffee will have those delightful plastic flavor undertones in each cup.

BUT if you are looking for that Hawaiian taste without the Hawaiian premium pricing, Costa Rica, particularly the Tarrazu region is your Huckleberry.

I would recommend Panama, but their pricing is like Hawaii for almost the same reasons. But if you could ever get a Geisha variety from Panama - definitely go for it. (though no one in their right mind would put that been into a plastic K-cup)

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:20 AM (a4flb)

37 Prayers up for all on the list.
Please pray for Tim, an acquaintance through church. He has prostate cancer and begins 28 days straight of radiation beginning next week. We've seen miracles through prayer and Tim may need one.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 06, 2025 08:20 AM (2NHgQ)

38 You look mahverlous darling.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 06, 2025 08:20 AM (LbMjz)

39 Unknown Drip Under Pressure

I loath A/I phone answering.

My requests usually can not be handled by the pre-scripted prompts. A person does much better. Unless they are in India or the Philippines with a phony name and a vile accent.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 06, 2025 08:21 AM (u82oZ)

40 A non paywalled version of the nyt link in the post

https://archive.is/3nc8z

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 06, 2025 08:21 AM (DoBxX)

41 Is there anyone out there that does not know that X was formally known as Twitter? How long are they going to keep telling us that?

As long as editors are looking for volume over quality of content.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:21 AM (a4flb)

42 The US needs to up our coffee drinking. We're losing to Europeans.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 06, 2025 08:22 AM (2NHgQ)

43 Morning, horde!

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 06, 2025 08:22 AM (wVcYX)

44
g'mornin' again, 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at December 06, 2025 08:22 AM (tljrc)

45 A.H. Lloyd, you mentioned last week that you wanted to get an icon of St. Nicholas slapping the heretic Arius. Did you look for such an icon?

Fittingly, today is the feast day of St. Nicholas.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:23 AM (pJWtt)

46 May you all have a day that will live in golden memories.

I have to start some mundane tasks called chores.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 06, 2025 08:23 AM (u82oZ)

47 Good morning horde, and prayers up for all of is who need them. Which is all of us!

Anyway, moar covfefe.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 06, 2025 08:25 AM (J5UAN)

48 I would just like to have a couple days with sunshine and temps above 30. It's been 8 or 9 days since I've seen the sun or 30 degrees.

Miserable.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 06, 2025 08:25 AM (NwnyJ)

49 Best Wishes and good vibrations for all who are in distress this day.

Posted by: Don Black at December 06, 2025 08:25 AM (ZxPkt)

50 Anybody wondering, chemo sucks. But the people are nice.

Posted by: From about That Time at December 06, 2025 08:26 AM (sl73Y)

51 The rest now makes your nic make more sense.

X = an unknown in maths equation
Pert = a drip under pressure

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:26 AM (a4flb)

52 Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:20 AM (a4flb)

I don't have a capsule coffee maker at home, but I always try the hotel room machines. They range from excellent to abysmal.

This week was pretty awful. So bad I didn't bother after the first try.

One floor down in the lounge they had some interesting coffee. A commercial machine that used concentrate. I was suspicious, but it was drinkable.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 06, 2025 08:26 AM (GLocS)

53 It's a bit cold out here to go without sans-culottes

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 08:27 AM (Ia/+0)

54 Total donation to the university was $401M and the dude isn't even and alum.

I hate what has become of college sports.
Posted by: one hour sober at December 06, 2025 08:19 AM (Y1sOo)
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It's always been about money. The notion that there was some innocent and pure age is just nostalgia. From its foundation, college sports was tainted with scandal. The filthy and totally amoral University of Michigan has more "wins" in part because during its early years, it employed non-students on the team, many of whose names aren't even known. Players switched teams in mid-season, often defecting to a team they just played.

I am tickled that this athletic Death Star is being funded by a Michigan grad. I guess he hated Ann Arbor.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:27 AM (ZOv7s)

55
Her Majesty and The Big Dummy are off this morning to Orlando for the AKC National Championship show next Saturday.

It's the only big show we've never taken Best of Breed at (we won at Westminster, Morris and Essex and our National Specialty), though Dutch and Delilah gave it a good shot. We hope The Big Dummy can do just a bit better.

There are all-breed shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as a Hound show the Sunday after. Plus HM has AKC delegate meetings Thursday and Friday. A busy week for them both. Wish them safe travel and good luck.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 08:27 AM (tgvbd)

56 prefer an Amerigotin blend.

Posted by: fd, formally known as f'd at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM (vFG9F)

The way covfefe was intended.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:28 AM (dK+Kv)

57 My requests usually can not be handled by the pre-scripted prompts. A person does much better. Unless they are in India or the Philippines with a phony name and a vile accent.

Due to the nature of my work, I have gotten rather used to the accents.

Though with the increasing use of AI, I suspect that we are going to have to learn to communicate differently, where we think in terms of clarifying AI tokens rather than colorful metaphors and idioms.

Leftists hardest hit since they can only communicate in vague euphemisms and incendiary trigger words.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:29 AM (a4flb)

58 And what’s what wrong with “soft and slow” applies to “rules” anyhow?

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 08:30 AM (2VfHu)

59 A.H. Lloyd, you mentioned last week that you wanted to get an icon of St. Nicholas slapping the heretic Arius. Did you look for such an icon?

Fittingly, today is the feast day of St. Nicholas.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:23 AM (pJWtt)
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Sadly, no. Last week was something of a blur due to cars rotating in and out of the shop, and a stream of tradesmen moving in and out of the house. Speaking of which...

God be praised! The ceiling repairs are complete, and Home Improvement 2025 is finished at long last! I'm pausing frequently to look up and see no sign of the hole through which water infiltrated this room for several years with growing intensity, from intermittent droplets to a full stream this time last year.

We did have the grandkids set out their shoes and St. Nicholas left them gifts. I got an early wakeup as a result.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)

60
My sis went in this week for an atrial valve replacement due to stenosis.

Everything went fine.

The interesting thing is that instead of using a pig valve for replacement, they upgraded her to the latest and greatest replacement using bovine valve material.

The Downside?

The threat of marriage to a muslim is now back on the table!

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:32 AM (iJfKG)

61 I am surprised that Vietnam is so low on the coffee consumption list, and that Lebanon is so high.

Ny stereotypes would have put Turkey & Vietnam higher

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 06, 2025 08:33 AM (znREB)

62 >> Anybody wondering, chemo sucks. But the people are nice.

Indeed. Stay strong. Stay focused on the goal, and pray. God will carry you through it.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 08:33 AM (Viiux)

63 >> The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.

Isaiah 9:2

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 08:34 AM (Viiux)

64 >>>>Her Majesty and The Big Dummy are off this morning to Orlando for the AKC National Championship show next Saturday.

Was there in 2019 with the late Missus when our bitch finished in the top ten in owner-handler and thus got the auto-invite.

The Orlando convention center is HUGE.

Posted by: one hour sober at December 06, 2025 08:34 AM (Y1sOo)

65 It's the season of Advent.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 08:34 AM (W7XSX)

66 One floor down in the lounge they had some interesting coffee. A commercial machine that used concentrate. I was suspicious, but it was drinkable.

On layover in Dubai, rather than camp out in the airport lobby like unwashed heathen, I spent a short night in whatever hotel I could find nearby and put on an expense report without hassle - they had a full blown espresso machine and grinder in the room.

Staying at a pricy hotel room in The Woodlands, they offered some K-cup garbage and a cheap machine. I ignore it these days, use it only to heat water to run through an Aeropress.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:34 AM (a4flb)

67 The Downside?

The threat of marriage to a muslim is now back on the table!

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:32 AM (iJfKG)

Her stock went up with the Hindus, too.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:35 AM (dK+Kv)

68 It's the season of Advent.
Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 08:34 AM (W7XSX)
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Monday is a Holy Day of Obligation.

It's interesting that celebrities are getting into Advent. Chris Pratt and Gwen Stephani are both doing audio on Hallow. Pratt isn't Catholic, but I believe Stephani is a revert. She co-hosting with an Eastern Rite Sister.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:38 AM (ZOv7s)

69 Anybody wondering, chemo sucks. But the people are nice.

Posted by: From about That Time at December 06, 2025 08:26 AM (sl73Y)

Godspeed.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:38 AM (dK+Kv)

70 I used to order a lot of green beans from Sweet Maria’s. Shipping charges made it tough to pencil out really, unless ordering a lot. I’m sure it’s much worse now. Sumatran was good stuff as I recall.

I’ve mentioned this before, but I was looking at the Lewis and Clark loadout for 1804 and in addition to all the tons of equipment and trade goods they put together, there was 50 pounds of green Coffee beans. After roasting this makes about 40 pounds or so.. Not enough coffee for a crowd. It must have been the stash for the captains. Lasted longer than the Whiskey, it did.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 08:38 AM (2VfHu)

71
Was there in 2019 with the late Missus when our bitch finished in the top ten in owner-handler and thus got the auto-invite.

___________

Dutch got a Group 1 in Owner-Handled the first year they had it.

https://tinyurl.com/m3yevt5y

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 08:39 AM (tgvbd)

72 Good morning, All. Thanks to "Annie's Stew" for keeping the list.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at December 06, 2025 08:39 AM (rsCxw)

73 It's always been about money. The notion that there was some innocent and pure age is just nostalgia. From its foundation, college sports was tainted with scandal.

Southern Methodist University sports program has entered the chat

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:39 AM (a4flb)

74 Only peasants prepare their inferior coffee at home. Us coastal elitists purchase our inferior coffee at shops, like God intended.

Posted by: Rob at December 06, 2025 08:42 AM (zhWvq)

75 MisHum

Sent you a picture you might like

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 06, 2025 08:42 AM (0U5gm)

76 Best Wishes and good vibrations for all
——

That wasn’t a Theremin, you know

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 08:42 AM (2VfHu)

77 Good morning everyone. Thx MisHum for putting up prayers for my aunt and the update. Thx to all the Horde for your condolences. Judy was a good lady.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at December 06, 2025 08:44 AM (bfwj/)

78 En mi casa toman Bustelo!

Posted by: Caffiend at December 06, 2025 08:45 AM (oftw2)

79 Running with sharp objects will not be tolerated unless you have a note from a responsible adult.

Anybody needing a note for sharp object running let me know. Every time something goes wrong around here they say I'm responsible.

Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 08:46 AM (/iMjX)

80 We have a turkey rampaging out back by the bird feeders. She is snorking up all the cracked corn I scattered for the bunnies and other ground feeders.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (AN2gy)

81 I was reading the ONT while waiting for the Coffee Thread to open shop, and-

saw the Leftist women learn about marriage meme along with their complaint that American men step up.

This always makes me want to tell them-

Gals, if you want to get married:

1) Don't Be a Ho - guys have a literal million years evolutionary background in spotting which ladies are and are not good Genetic Investments for their Progeny. If you're chasing every wang in town, or dating five guys at a time, you are not a good investment for pair-bonding. A quick pump and dump, yes. Marriage/ No.

2) You need to bring something else to the table besides your Pink Thang and gaggle of girlfriends.
For me, being able to cook is a big deal. It shows you can take care of yourself and want good things which means you can take basic care of the kiddos.
But, you know, a pleasant and positive personality is great.
So, is patience. No one wants to live with a highly emotional lunatic.
presenting yourself well is nice. No one's proud to be escorting a slob about town.
Etc.

I know, I know - guys can improve too.

It just seems that women in general have been targeted with the worst possible advice for life.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (iJfKG)

82 Only peasants prepare their inferior coffee at home. Us coastal elitists purchase our inferior coffee at shops, like God intended.

When in Guanajuato, Mexico that is the only way. The city is built literally on top of a huge silver mine from centuries ago and the whole city is a "walking city" where the driving thoroughfares are old tunnels below the surface.

You want coffee? Just walk a few minutes to the nearest shop. Want something to eat, walk a little bit and find a street taco cart or some other literal hole in the wall. (most buildings are centuries old stone structures)

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 08:48 AM (a4flb)

83 I am surprised that Vietnam is so low on the coffee consumption list, and that Lebanon is so high.

Ny stereotypes would have put Turkey & Vietnam higher

Posted by: vmom

Turkish coffee is about four times stronger than what even Europeans drink. You don't need to drink a lot of it.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 06, 2025 08:49 AM (0U5gm)

84 45 A.H. Lloyd, you mentioned last week that you wanted to get an icon of St. Nicholas slapping the heretic Arius. Did you look for such an icon?

Fittingly, today is the feast day of St. Nicholas.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop

I have seen medieval illustrations of Mary beating the devil, and Monday is her feast day (Immaculate Conception of Mary)

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 06, 2025 08:49 AM (eZ5tL)

85 A.H. Lloyd, you mentioned last week that you wanted to get an icon of St. Nicholas slapping the heretic Arius. Did you look for such an icon?

Fittingly, today is the feast day of St. Nicholas.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:23 AM (pJWtt)
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Sadly, no. Last week was something of a blur ...

We did have the grandkids set out their shoes and St. Nicholas left them gifts. I got an early wakeup as a result.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:31 AM (ZOv7s)

I did a quick search of the Inter-tubes and found an image that I like. The image is in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Here's the site I found (tny url is beyond me):

https://www.threads.com/@shieldofiron33/
post/C0j_-K2vy3K/media

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:50 AM (pJWtt)

86 I don't have a capsule coffee maker at home, but I always try the hotel room machines. They range from excellent to abysmal.

I used a Nescafe unit in the cruise ship whilst waiting for room service to bring me coffee. It wasn't bad, although that may have just been me Jonesing for caffeine after waking up.

Sad to say, I reheated whatever was in last night's cup of coffee. (waiting for the household to wake up before making an Americano from the espresso machine)

Which machine do you have? I'm considering a purchase.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 08:51 AM (Riz8t)

87 It just seems that women in general have been targeted with the worst possible advice for life.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (iJfKG)

It works. TPTB have studied history, have studied psychology, and they are running the playback to the letter. Manipulate the emotional to whatever your ends.

Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at December 06, 2025 08:51 AM (dK+Kv)

88 My wife and one of her sisters could sit and drink coffee all day long while yacking at each other. I've seen the two of them go through a couple pots before noon.

I don't think either does much of that anymore. But years ago it was quite something.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 06, 2025 08:51 AM (NwnyJ)

89 Turkish coffee is about four times stronger than what even Europeans drink. You don't need to drink a lot of it.

Oh, yeah. I love that stuff. If you're especially aggressive, you can swill down the grounds in the bottom of the cup.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 08:52 AM (Riz8t)

90 >> There are all-breed shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as well as a Hound show the Sunday after. Plus HM has AKC delegate meetings Thursday and Friday. A busy week for them both. Wish them safe travel and good luck.

Good luck and Godspeed. My girls sire was a Sieger Champion and her Dam was another SCHH3 who always placed top 3. I’m still an SV member, but don’t have the time for it these days. One day…

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 08:53 AM (Viiux)

91 >>> Turkish coffee is about four times stronger than what even Europeans drink. You don't need to drink a lot of it.

The antithesis of 'prairie coffee'.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 08:53 AM (AN2gy)

92 Prayers for all the listed intentions, and that God will continue to shine His grace through us and upon us.

This has become one of my favorite Christmas songs, thought I'd share it with you all:

https://youtu.be/09azEfx71rc

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at December 06, 2025 08:53 AM (t/66j)

93 I don't think either does much of that anymore. But years ago it was quite something.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 06, 2025 08:51 AM (NwnyJ)

Probably discovered where you store your crop.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 06, 2025 08:53 AM (GLocS)

94 I used a Nescafe unit in the cruise ship whilst waiting for room service to bring me coffee.

Nespresso, not Nescafe.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 08:54 AM (Riz8t)

95
Being of common clay and never having seen coffee as a sacramental rite, I'm perfectly happy with my Kirkland dark roast made in a Keurig.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 08:54 AM (tgvbd)

96 Monday is a Holy Day of Obligation.

It's interesting that celebrities are getting into Advent. Chris Pratt and Gwen Stephani are both doing audio on Hallow. Pratt isn't Catholic, but I believe Stephani is a revert. She co-hosting with an Eastern Rite Sister.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 08:38 AM (ZOv7s)

I think more-and-more people are seeing the open embrace of evil by the Neo-Pagans and "nice Christianity", and are seeking the stability of traditionalist Christianity.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 08:55 AM (pJWtt)

97 I have seen medieval illustrations of Mary beating the devil, and Monday is her feast day (Immaculate Conception of Mary)
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 06, 2025 08:49 AM (eZ5tL)

Meanwhile back at the ranch, Grandma is beating off the Indians!

I wonder if should ask Grok for an illustration.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 06, 2025 08:55 AM (c7Ygk)

98 Being of common clay and never having seen coffee as a sacramental rite, I'm perfectly happy with my Kirkland dark roast made in a Keurig.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Okay everyone, this guy's next on the stone altar. Prepare the obsidian knife!

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 08:56 AM (Riz8t)

99 I noticed the (at least this was good) French influence in Phnomh Penh. Good strong black coffee and fresh french bread rolls for breakfast was everywhere.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 08:56 AM (2VfHu)

100 I am surprised that Vietnam is so low on the coffee consumption list, and that Lebanon is so high.

Tea. Vietnamese drink lots of tea.

Posted by: Zombie Nguyen Cao Ky, commie killer at December 06, 2025 08:57 AM (R/m4+)

101 Is there anyone out there that does not know that X was formally known as Twitter? How long are they going to keep telling us that?

***********

That will last until long after it is dead.

Posted by: The artist formerly known as Prince at December 06, 2025 08:57 AM (/iMjX)

102
I think more-and-more people are seeing the open embrace of evil by the Neo-Pagans and "nice Christianity", and are seeking the stability of traditionalist Christianity.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer

____________

Stern gods are feared and worshipped. Nice gods get melted down.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 08:57 AM (tgvbd)

103 Kier Starmer says free speech has NOT been banned in the UK.

Anyone who says otherwise will immediately be arrested.

Posted by: Blutarski, Gradually then Suddenly at December 06, 2025 08:58 AM (cxFcK)

104 They told us that Joe Biden was sharp as a tack. So are you going to believe them when it comes to coffee consumption? I think not.

It's behind a paywall, but looks like an article on quitting caffeine or finding alternative, lower concentration sources?

In the Army, coffee consumption is on the decline, both with younger soldiers and many of the older ones. Energy drinks are consumed at an alarming rate by both, and Zyns (little nicotine pouches) are incredibly common with younger troops.

I've found, as I get older, I'm getting what I assume are caffeine related headaches more often. Drank too much at work, now my head hurts and I'm crashing when I get home. It's the weekend and I don't have the easy office access, and I'm hurting by the afternoon. Try to cut back or stop, but...it's so tasty and convenient. Damn you coffee!!!!

Posted by: Military Moron at December 06, 2025 08:58 AM (JCZqz)

105 The Dems and douche bag Rand Paul want to help the Cartels to resume their drug deliveries. At least Rand Paul is foolishly consistent .

I can’t hate these anti American commies enough.

Posted by: the way I see it at December 06, 2025 09:00 AM (KDPiq)

106 “How are you getting along in London, getting settled in?

Not bad, can’t complain

That’s good.

Well no, I mean I can’t complain or I’ll get arrested.”

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:01 AM (2VfHu)

107
IIRC, the latest research shows that those who drink 2-3 cups of coffee per day have a lower risk for Alzheimer's.

Which is nice if true.

Chug your favorite beverage and don't become Joe Biden!

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 09:01 AM (iJfKG)

108 It just seems that women in general have been targeted with the worst possible advice for life.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (iJfKG)

And their douche bag radar is broken.

Posted by: the way I see it at December 06, 2025 09:02 AM (KDPiq)

109
Diana loves going on trips. Diana is excited because she can tell Mommy is going on a trip. But Diana is not going on a trip.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:02 AM (tgvbd)

110 None of our kids drink coffee. The girls drink "energy drinks" like Monster or Redbull. My son doesn't drink anything but water and occasionally Coke or Pepsi.

I think those energy drinks taste like cough syrup.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 06, 2025 09:02 AM (NwnyJ)

111 There are a lot of good decaf beans now that don’t have weird aftertastes or lack the full body of real espresso. A friend sent me some Lavazza DEK decaf from Italy and it’s pretty magnificent, rich and produces a good crema on the Gaggia machine.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 09:02 AM (Viiux)

112 It has been both entertaining and satisfying this past week to see Candace Owens being regarded as a pathetic joke by everyone who mentions her now. And Tucker Carlson is sliding into Keith Olberman territory.
Dan Rather shakes his head and says “come on, at least show some dignity while you destroy your careers!”

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 06, 2025 09:04 AM (c7Ygk)

113 My neighbor used to volunteer at the church food bank, and the volunteers always got some stuff at the end of the day, mostly produce so it wouldn't spoil. One day she got home and gave me a box of Vietnamese instant coffee packs. Cafe au lait. It was actually pretty good. Made in an industrial park outside of Bien Hoa according to the English on the box.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 06, 2025 09:04 AM (gm9Sb)

114
It just seems that women in general have been targeted with the worst possible advice for life.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (iJfKG)

__________

Today's feminism advocates behaviors that run completely against women's natural instincts. That's why so many are unhappy nowadays.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:04 AM (tgvbd)

115 Only peasants prepare their inferior coffee at home. Us coastal elitists purchase our inferior coffee at shops, like God intended.

I'm pretty sure that God did not intend for civilized human beings to drink French Roast coffee, or whatever that over roasted dreck is they foist upon the unsophisticated American palate.

Unless you are buying beans by the FEU, civilized people buy according to the farm lots or plantations and then roast to City or Full City - very near first crack and before the smoke, based on how bright and how much body they want their. (body is pointless when using a paper filter)

If people enjoy the taste of bitter charcoal then, yeah, the local franchise coffee joint for those who want to bury the taste of that vile abomination called "coffee" with a myriad of syrups, spices and dairy additives.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:05 AM (a4flb)

116 One cup of coffee in the morning with my bowl of oatmeal with fruit is my routine.

Posted by: the way I see it at December 06, 2025 09:05 AM (KDPiq)

117 Coffee detox is what causes headaches. Caffeine is a common adjunct with Aspirin, Excedrin maybe. Anacin? Whatever happened to Anacin? They had those neat little yellow tins, for carrying anywhere at work, or when mother in law shows up

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:05 AM (2VfHu)

118 Diana loves going on trips. Diana is excited because she can tell Mommy is going on a trip. But Diana is not going on a trip.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:02 AM (tgvbd)

Having seen it on my own dogs many times, I can imagine the heartbreaking body language when Diana realizes she is not going on a trip.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 06, 2025 09:06 AM (h7ZuX)

119 So, I took Buckley for a walk yesterday. It has been a while with my knee being sore from it being
de-brided. It didn't start well. I had him in a sit in my front yard while a lade was walking a small
shitz-tsu on the sidewalk. Buckley got very excited and right as she walked about 10 feet in front of us, he took off to greet her. I wasn't prepared and he almost pulled me to the ground. We have practiced this many times and he usually holds. It's been a while so my fault since he was out of practice but I have a spot on my ring finger where the leash took some skin off, ouch. I'm afraid he's going to seriously hurt me one day, my right shoulder is still not right because of him. He is a good dog but I don't think we are active enough for him. When I got him as a puppy I thought he'd be about 20lbs smaller full grown. I will stick with pure breed dogs from now on, at least I can make an informed decision on what I'm getting into.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:06 AM (VCgbV)

120 >>> I think those energy drinks taste like cough syrup.

I've seen on U Toob that Redbull deliberately tastes bad as marketing strategy.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:07 AM (AN2gy)

121 the way I see it at December 06, 2025 09:05 AM (KDPiq)

You put oatmeal and fruit in your coffee??

Posted by: dantesed at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (Oy/m2)

122 There are a lot of good decaf beans now that don’t have weird aftertastes or lack the full body of real espresso. A friend sent me some Lavazza DEK decaf from Italy and it’s pretty magnificent, rich and produces a good crema on the Gaggia machine.

Look for "SWP" (Swiss Water Process) its a chemical free, pure water osmosis method that preserves all of the things you enjoy in a proper coffee sans the caffeine.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (a4flb)

123
Having seen it on my own dogs many times, I can imagine the heartbreaking body language when Diana realizes she is not going on a trip.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 06, 2025 09:06 AM (h7ZuX)

__________

When the great Lacey was finally retired and Diva went instead for the first time, the look of astonishment on Lacey's face was something to behold.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (tgvbd)

124 There are a lot of good decaf beans now that don’t have weird aftertastes
——

“Coffee that doesn’t do what coffee does” I just can’t.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (2VfHu)

125 117 If you look at the ingredients of BC and Goodys powders you will find caffeine. Bufferin used to have it. That was Mom and Dad's NSAID of choice.

Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (gm9Sb)

126 Kier Starmer says free speech has NOT been banned in the UK.

Anyone who says otherwise will immediately be arrested.

Posted by: Blutarski

In case anyone missed it, yesterday in Parliament, an MP introduced an amendment to take every British pension dollar and invest them in green energy and public housing. I knew that stash of dollars was too tempting. Guess what happens if the democrats take control here?

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (0U5gm)

127 I am asking for prayers for my dearest friend Julia who has been told by her doctors that she has very little time left ion this planet. Julia was the first woman I enjoyed the company of after the disastrous end of a disastrous marriage almost twenty yeas ago.

Julia has an incredible mind and drive that lead her to become a Naval officer, a college professor a competitive sailor and Mom.

She went into the hospital with pneumonia a couple of weeks ago and left with a terminal diagnosis.

She is incredibly strong willed and never learned to let go of any problem she encountered and shared her strength with endless loving support to her family and friends.

Please pray to God to give her the strength she needs in these last few days.

And the peace that comes from acceptance.

Posted by: pawn at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (70YV/)

128 Welp, it was inevitable.

BREAKING: Family of January 6th Pipe Bomb suspect say he is not a Trump supporter, contradicting claims made by many in legacy media.

His family says he's an autistic, recluse, computer nerd. (Insty)

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (Riz8t)

129 We always took all of our dogs with us to dog shows, even those who were not entered.

When we got our fourth dog, we bought a VW Atlas which, after laying down the second and third rows of seating, provided adequate room for them on trips.

When we got our fifth dog, we bought a Itasca Sunova. lol

Posted by: one hour sober at December 06, 2025 09:09 AM (Y1sOo)

130 You put oatmeal and fruit in your coffee??
Posted by: dantesed at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (Oy/m2)

No if you read it again it seems I put coffee in my oatmeal😀

Posted by: the way I see it at December 06, 2025 09:10 AM (KDPiq)

131 At one point when I lived in a flat off Portobello Road in London. I liked the area because there was a street market where you could buy a lot of produce and other things. A bit Bohemian, but that’s me anyway.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 09:11 AM (Viiux)

132 If I was in England might go yell Throw out the Muslims, then when surely get arrested tell the Bobbies to go arrest Starmer who said I could say that

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 09:11 AM (Ia/+0)

133 I've seen on U Toob that Redbull deliberately tastes bad as marketing strategy.

Posted by: fluffy

Way back in the 60's, when Coca Cola was formulating their new diet soda Tab, they found in testing that people did not believe the artificially sweetened beverage was actually a diet drink. They had to add a bittering agent in order for it to be accepted in the market.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 06, 2025 09:11 AM (0U5gm)

134 >>His family says he's an autistic, recluse, computer nerd.

What nic does he go by here?

Posted by: JackStraw at December 06, 2025 09:12 AM (viF8m)

135 BREAKING: Family of January 6th Pipe Bomb suspect say he is not a Trump supporter, contradicting claims made by many in legacy media.
——-

Yeah, what would they know?? I Trust NBC and their cohort of brain dead newsreaders way more than primary sources.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:13 AM (2VfHu)

136 It just seems that women in general have been targeted with the worst possible advice for life.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM (iJfKG)
------------------
Today's feminism advocates behaviors that run completely against women's natural instincts. That's why so many are unhappy nowadays.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:04 AM (tgvbd)

I've seen a graph that shows that births by women 25 years or younger are now FEWER than births by women 40 years or older. No wonder that something like 25% of these women are on anti-depressant medications.

Congratulations ladies, you're working for companies that will gladly pay for your abortions in exchange for having little children that will love you ... all for a career.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at December 06, 2025 09:14 AM (pJWtt)

137 How fresh is that coffee?
I generally make a fresh pot every week – even if there’s some left over.

Posted by: r hennigantx at December 06, 2025 09:14 AM (gbOdA)

138 I try to tell these guys the zyn and energy drinks are no bueno. You can’t expect to go from zero to 60, with adrenaline and everything else that involves and not expect some damage. The incident of heart events for younger age groups is directly traceable to too much of that junk.

Posted by: Marcus T at December 06, 2025 09:15 AM (Viiux)

139 >>> I knew that stash of dollars was too tempting. Guess what happens if the democrats take control here?

They will empty the SS fund of cash and put it all in government bonds?

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:16 AM (AN2gy)

140 Since this is the prayer thread, I'll go ahead and mention there has been a lot written about the spirituality of the Monster energy drink packaging. I can't offer a link to a definitive discussion of the topic, but the reader is encouraging to pursue individual study on this matter.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at December 06, 2025 09:17 AM (XQo4F)

141 Which machine do you have? I'm considering a purchase.

Five or six years ago Bezos was giving away Calphalon espresso machines. Mine has a built in burr grinder and steam wand; the pump is way over spec for espresso pressures.

Apparently the model has been long discontinued, and this thing runs without fault. I'm going to be in a bit of a quandary if/when this thing fails before I die or otherwise don't drink coffee anymore.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:17 AM (a4flb)

142 Getting snow flurries again

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 09:18 AM (Ia/+0)

143 My boys aren't on the caffeine bus...yet, they are not quite 20 yet. The spawn on the other hand is well known for her Monster Energy consumption. It's usually 1 can a day sometimes 2. She has a black vehicle which she has embellished with that lime green that the Monster logo is known for so the car resembles the black and green can/logo.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:19 AM (VCgbV)

144 Good morning Horde, offering prayers for all who need them, especially those who are battling depression at this time of year.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at December 06, 2025 09:19 AM (0nHVk)

145 134 >>His family says he's an autistic, recluse, computer nerd.

What nic does he go by here?

Ummmmm....ALL of them?

Posted by: Archimedes at December 06, 2025 09:19 AM (Riz8t)

146 Last F-1 race this weekend, driver champion is still up for grabs

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 09:19 AM (Ia/+0)

147 They will empty the SS fund of cash and put it all in government bonds?

Do you notice that we always seem to be just moments away from running out of Social Security money but NEVER run out of foreign aid or gifts, in the billions if not trillions to foreigners living on entitlements?

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:20 AM (a4flb)

148
all for a career.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer

__________

All for a career that is likely to be a disappointment when you've found out you're not go-getter girlboss material.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 06, 2025 09:21 AM (tgvbd)

149 Happy St. Knickerless Day!

Posted by: Pants Free In NC at December 06, 2025 08:16 AM

1990s Kmart commercials about knickers.

"1990s Kmart commercials were out of control!"

Instagram: https://bit.ly/4pyoCiM

"Wait a minute, what'd he say? Awww, knickers, please!"

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 06, 2025 09:23 AM (P5BPp)

150 In case anyone missed it, yesterday in Parliament, an MP introduced an amendment to take every British pension dollar and invest them in green energy and public housing. I knew that stash of dollars was too tempting. Guess what happens if the democrats take control here?
Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 06, 2025 09:08 AM (0U5gm)

The tragic yet hilarious part is the reason he’s proposing this. All of the “green energy” investments are collapsing as private funding pulls out, and even the government can’t afford to keep building housing for immigrants. (62% of public housing in the UK is filled by recent immigrants)
So he wants to seize the pension and put it all into ventures he knows will fail.

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 06, 2025 09:23 AM (c7Ygk)

151 93 y/o M-I-L had a rough week. Lower dentures failed, needed a new mold and a rebuild, so time and anxiety in the dentist's chair getting a retrofit. Shaky, unsteady on her feet and pain in her ribcage. Didn't eat for two days, Stayed in bed for the whole day yesterday. Missus Muldoon gave her some good nursing care (pain relief cream, Advil, a lidocaine patch, a back rub, a tiny bit of CBDTHC gummy and some TLC).

This morning she sprang out of bed, no pain, hungry and raring to go. Downed a fried egg, half a piece of toast, half a banana, half a cup of coffee (home roasted Brazilian) a small slice of ham and a small Christmas cookie. Amazing bounceback!

Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 09:23 AM (/iMjX)

152 I'll go ahead and mention there has been a lot written about the spirituality of the Monster energy drink packaging.

You should be more concerned about the plastics used within the Monster energy drink cans, as the microplastics are linked to contaminants crossing the blood-brain barrier and leading to dementia and other brain-fog ailments.

Energy drinks are of the Devil. If you absolutely insist on amping up performance I recommend Re-Lyte and high servings of Creatine (though don't use Creatine if you are treating kidney issues since it will throw off kidney function tests)

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:24 AM (a4flb)

153 Indeed. Stay strong. Stay focused on the goal, and pray. God will carry you through it.
Posted by: Marcus T

God an family, and friends. Counting on it Marcus. Might make a bit of an effort myself.

Posted by: From about That Time at December 06, 2025 09:25 AM (sl73Y)

154 Hope no one expects any money to.be there
But some will become millionaires

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 09:26 AM (Ia/+0)

155 Get a job, they said. Have a career they said. You'll be fulfilled, they said. Give your time, energy and talent to a thankless soul sucking corporation they said. Kids are an inconvenience they said. You're a kick butt girlboss they said. Cats are great they said.

Posted by: Where are they now? at December 06, 2025 09:26 AM (XQo4F)

156 Put your thinking cap on. Social security payments are not required, by law. Timely interest payments on existing debt held by foreign creditors is, however.

Take a guess …. who gets thrown under the bus first?

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:27 AM (2VfHu)

157 They answered on the first ring, had clear American voices, and seemed very willing to help. I'll see what they can do.
Because it's becoming increasingly rare, I feel compelled to give praise when a company actually has very good customer service. I bought a Delta kitchen faucet over 16 years ago; all Delta faucets come with a lifetime original owner guarantee. I've had to have the cartridge replaced a couple of time. In each case, called their 1-800 number given on the package, answered within minutes (if not seconds), talked to a very polite rep speaking American English, parts ordered immediately, shipped within days, and arriving a within a week. No hassles, no weaseling, no if-and-or-buts, just excellent service.

Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at December 06, 2025 09:27 AM (XMwZJ)

158 An expert is someone that used to spert.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:27 AM (W7XSX)

159 I was a stay at home mom and very happy. I was forced back into the labor market about 9 years ago when Hubble lost his job. Now I'm stuck. Hubble did eventually find another job but still not making as much as he was 9 years ago. Everything is 50% more expensive and we have a kid in college and 2 more headed there very shortly. It is not what I chose and I am not happy to have to work but I am still very blessed that we are doing well.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:29 AM (VCgbV)

160 I try to tell these guys the zyn and energy drinks are no bueno. You can’t expect to go from zero to 60, with adrenaline and everything else that involves and not expect some damage. The incident of heart events for younger age groups is directly traceable to too much of that junk.

They said the same thing about Ephedrine. The banning took place as soon as the DEA discovered ephedra was a much sought after ingredient for cooking meth.

Because of the high linkage between the two, I suspect the "heart damage" line was part of the typical lies and bullshit propaganda we have come to expect from our sorry excuse for government.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:29 AM (a4flb)

161 Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at December 06, 2025 09:27 AM (XMwZJ)

Delta and Brizo (their high-end brand) are the only plumbing fixtures I will buy, specifically because of their customer service.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 06, 2025 09:30 AM (GLocS)

162 Mornin', Hordelings. Think I'll head down to the diner in about half an hour and load up on unhealthy fats and carbohydrates. Maybe it'll rain just enough to give me an excuse to stay indoors all day and be a sloth. Feels like a good weekend for it.

Posted by: PabloD at December 06, 2025 09:32 AM (GALGA)

163 I was reading the ONT while waiting for the Coffee Thread to open shop, and-

saw the Leftist women learn about marriage meme along with their complaint that American men step up.

This always makes me want to tell them-

Gals, if you want to get married:

1) Don't Be a Ho

2) You need to bring something else to the table besides your Pink Thang and gaggle of girlfriends.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:47 AM

Hoe_math has an entire YouTube channel dedicated to explaining that "modern" women think they ARE the table. Meaning they do not have to bring anything to the table at all. But expect men to bring everything to the table.

SELF-MAXIMIZE: [What do you bring to] THE TABLE?

YouTube: https://bit.ly/4iH5ZGZ

Bonus - hoe_math Bird Hands video: https://bit.ly/4pY4Ptb

Posted by: Clyde Shelton at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (P5BPp)

164 Viva Bustelo
I also have some Kona beans arriving soon- so I can see what that fuss is all about
always exploring new ways to get my caffeine on

Posted by: Don Black at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (ZxPkt)

165 Anacin had caffeine. Very popular on Saturday morning for folks that only drink coffee at work M-F.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (W7XSX)

166

I thought this was the Prayer Thread.

Oh well, enjoy your day.

Posted by: pawn at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (70YV/)

167 156 Put your thinking cap on. Social security payments are not required, by law. Timely interest payments on existing debt held by foreign creditors is, however.

Take a guess …. who gets thrown under the bus first?
Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:27

Social Security payments are required by law.

Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (OoFl2)

168 93 y/o M-I-L had a rough week. Lower dentures failed, needed a new mold and a rebuild, so time and anxiety in the dentist's chair getting a retrofit. Shaky, unsteady on her feet and pain in her ribcage. Didn't eat for two days, Stayed in bed for the whole day yesterday. Missus Muldoon gave her some good nursing care (pain relief cream, Advil, a lidocaine patch, a back rub, a tiny bit of CBDTHC gummy and some TLC).

This morning she sprang out of bed, no pain, hungry and raring to go. Downed a fried egg, half a piece of toast, half a banana, half a cup of coffee (home roasted Brazilian) a small slice of ham and a small Christmas cookie. Amazing bounceback!
Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 09:23 AM (/iMjX)

Sounds like she's fit and spry enough to move your spare weight set into the attic for storage. 👍

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 06, 2025 09:33 AM (wVcYX)

169 A reminder: While pants are required in tomorrow's Book Thread, knickers are not, if you prefer not to let anything get between you and your Calvin Kleins.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 06, 2025 09:34 AM (0sNs1)

170 "His family says he's an autistic, recluse, computer nerd. (Insty)"

Just wondering if mom took tylenol while pregnant.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:35 AM (W7XSX)

171 OK pipe, if you say so.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:35 AM (2VfHu)

172 "They will empty the SS fund of cash and put it all in government bonds?"

LOL

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:36 AM (W7XSX)

173 I would like to ask for prayers for Fenelon Son who apparently has -surprisingly-to me- an in person interview on Monday ( I thought that this was all done by Zoom now.) for some some company as a lab technician. This is really not his field ( His degree is in botany) but, of course he had all kinds of lab courses in community college and in the four year school and place requires is a two year degree. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 06, 2025 09:36 AM (LIvrk)

174 The threat of marriage to a muslim is now back on the table!
Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:32 AM (iJfKG)

----

I don't generally judge a group by the acts of a minority, but for 1,400 years , they've been bent on conquest and domination. I hope the threat comes to nothing.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at December 06, 2025 09:36 AM (3I53N)

175 Meant " what the place...."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 06, 2025 09:37 AM (LIvrk)

176 I was a stay at home mom and very happy. I was forced back into the labor market about 9 years ago when Hubble lost his job. Now I'm stuck. Hubble did eventually find another job but still not making as much as he was 9 years ago. Everything is 50% more expensive and we have a kid in college and 2 more headed there very shortly. It is not what I chose and I am not happy to have to work but I am still very blessed that we are doing well.
Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:29 AM (VCgbV)

Hang in there. It will all become worthwhile when one day, out of the blue, one of those kids will call or write to thank you and appreciate the lessons you taught them. BTDT.

Posted by: Count de Monet at December 06, 2025 09:38 AM (wVcYX)

177 hoe_math is hilarious but also enlightening (and somewhat depressing at the same time). Dating and relationships were awkward enough before everybody lost their minds with social media. I feel like I won the lottery getting married when I did, to whom I did. If I were single again I wouldn't even bother trying.

Posted by: PabloD at December 06, 2025 09:39 AM (GALGA)

178 The threat of marriage to a muslim is now back on the table!
Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 08:32 AM (iJfKG)

----

I don't generally judge a group by the acts of a minority, but for 1,400 years , they've been bent on conquest and domination. I hope the threat comes to nothing.
Posted by: JM in Illinois at December 06, 2025 09:36 AM (3I53N)

It was a joke, a jape, a bit of frippery as it were. 🤪

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 09:39 AM (iJfKG)

179 Do you notice that we always seem to be just moments away from running out of Social Security money but NEVER run out of foreign aid or gifts, in the billions if not trillions to foreigners living on entitlements?

And SNAP and EBT and disability payments to anyone and everyone and somali feed the children and oh forget it.

It's all a swindle, a swindle. A rock n roll swindle.

Posted by: Zombie Malcolm McLaren at December 06, 2025 09:41 AM (R/m4+)

180 Meant " what the place...."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 06, 2025 09:37 AM (LIvrk)

I will pray that Fenelon Son gets the job...I can attest first hand his professionalism, patience with complex tasks, and his ability to push a task to its completion.

Should anyone desire a recommendation, that is.

Good Luck!

Posted by: Boswell at December 06, 2025 09:42 AM (BGfwC)

181 Sounds like she's fit and spry enough to move your spare weight set into the attic for storage. 👍
Posted by: Count de Monet

********

As soon as she finishes staining the deck...

Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 09:42 AM (/iMjX)

182 It was a joke, a jape, a bit of frippery as it were. 🤪
Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 09:39 AM

Is that allowed here? I was under the understanding that such was only allowed, in very moderate quantities, on the ONT.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at December 06, 2025 09:43 AM (0sNs1)

183 This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician- just nice pants and a shirt?. Surely not a suit and tie?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 06, 2025 09:44 AM (1Vo6X)

184 "They will empty the SS fund of cash and put it all in government bonds?"

LOL

I believe that is how Billy Jeff Clinton (D-Little St James Island) "balanced the budget"

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:44 AM (AN2gy)

185 friends.

Please pray to God to give her the strength she needs in these last few days.

And the peace that comes from acceptance.
Posted by: pawn at December 06,

I am praying for you and Julia. May the love of God
Surround you.

Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 09:44 AM (OoFl2)

186 183 This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician- just nice pants and a shirt?. Surely not a suit and tie?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December

Why not a suit and tie? It presents professionalism.

Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 09:45 AM (OoFl2)

187 Lab coat and safety goggles. Bring an Erlenmeyer flask filled with a blue liquid, and peer intently into it whilst swirling gently now and then.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:46 AM (2VfHu)

188 Al Franken is planning another run at the Senate in Minnesota. He should be a shoo-in if he uses his stage name...

...Stuart Somali.

Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 09:46 AM (/iMjX)

189 Would present myself in best wear possible

Posted by: Skip at December 06, 2025 09:46 AM (Ia/+0)

190 Appropriate attire for a job interview as a lab technician would, I think, consist of (a) a white coat, disheveled hair, and nerd glasses, or (b) a filthy robe, a bulging eye, and a hump on one's back.

Posted by: PabloD at December 06, 2025 09:47 AM (GALGA)

191 This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician- just nice pants and a shirt?. Surely not a suit and tie?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 06, 2025 09:44 AM (1Vo6X)
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Nice pants and shirt. Maybe a sweater or jacket.

Simply showing up for the interview will amaze the interviewer.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 06, 2025 09:47 AM (sF9Ts)

192 >>> This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician- just nice pants and a shirt?. Surely not a suit and tie?

I would recommend a jacket and tie over nice pants.

How does he look? Is he semi-comfortable in a jacket or does he look like it is wearing him.

I personally prefer a pocket square to a tie as they add something extra without the fuss of getting a proper knot.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:48 AM (AN2gy)

193 Don't forget the slide rule!

Posted by: PabloD at December 06, 2025 09:48 AM (GALGA)

194 This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician- just nice pants and a shirt?. Surely not a suit and tie?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December

Why not a suit and tie? It presents professionalism.
Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 09:45 AM (OoFl2)

I believe a suit and tie is always good, however-

if you know what the boss and people actually wear to work, say...a polo shirt and khakis with nice shoes, then wear that as it shows you're already one of them psychologically and behaviorally.

Just my two cents.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 06, 2025 09:49 AM (iJfKG)

195 By law, the SS Trust Fund must be invested in U.S. Treasury securities. It's a gigantic pile of IOUs.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:49 AM (W7XSX)

196 If I were single again I wouldn't even bother trying.

Amen. I can't imagine a more godless dating pool for both sexes than the petri dish we have today.

Then again, there are a number of LeTourneau men attending our church, they seem pretty much tuned and switched on with a plan.

OTOH, the women out here seem to be in deep loving relationships with the buffet table of food, drugs and low-lifes - or have the personality of life-long shut-in spinsters.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:49 AM (a4flb)

197 Anacin had caffeine. Very popular on Saturday morning for folks that only drink coffee at work M-F.
Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025

***
In my first year at my former employer, I drank coffee Mon-Sat., and for some reason skipped the stuff on Sunday. Then I'd wake up with a crashing headache on Monday morning. I liked my job, so it wasn't a reaction to that. Eventually I figured out it was a coffee withdrawal headache.

If a hurricane or other storm is coming that might knock out the power, I brew up some coffee and stick it in a jar in the fridge.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 06, 2025 09:50 AM (wzUl9)

198 >>This may be a dumb question ( sorry) but what do you even wear to an interview for a job to be a lab technician

A positive attitude and excitement over the opportunity. You'd be surprised how far that goes when applying for any job.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 06, 2025 09:50 AM (viF8m)

199 171 OK pipe, if you say so.
Posted by: Common Tater at December 06

It’s called The Social Security Act. If I didn’t withhold and do my match in payroll, it ends badly for me.

Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 09:50 AM (OoFl2)

200 >>> Nice pants and shirt. Maybe a sweater or jacket.

A sweater over a nice shirt is a good compromise if he doesn't wear a jacket well.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:50 AM (AN2gy)

201 “Unitary Budget” control act 1968. Government finances were not looking too good. Rolling Social Security (formerly a separate budget) made the general revenue look much better.

Not sure what Slick Willie did, but they had already raped Social Security long before. They also took liberties with Fannie Mae about the same time. The 2008 debacle was actually “sloppy seconds”.

The general theme seems to be privately held entities loot the system, and then drop it back into the lap of the taxpayer. Rinse, lather, repeat.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:50 AM (2VfHu)

202 And the way benefits are calculated, it is more of a welfare plan than a pension plan.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:51 AM (W7XSX)

203 Private profit and public losses.

Posted by: no one at December 06, 2025 09:51 AM (W7XSX)

204 I was going to leave the desktop computer and go out to the living room, but for some reason little Dagny kitten is keeping me company here on my desk. That's rare. I hate to abandon her.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at December 06, 2025 09:52 AM (wzUl9)

205 Racist sumbitch!

Peter Baker
@peterbakernyt
Trump administration makes Trump's birthday a free-admission day for national parks while canceling free admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, according to park service web site.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 06, 2025 09:53 AM (L/fGl)

206 Good morning everyone, on this grey and chilly day. Oddly, I'm enjoying iced coffee.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 06, 2025 09:54 AM (kpS4V)

207 Well, time to get rolling. God be with you!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 06, 2025 09:54 AM (ZOv7s)

208 The incident of heart events for younger age groups is directly traceable to too much of that junk [caffeine]...

********

...well, that and mRNA COVID vaccine spike protein, but mostly spike protein.

Posted by: muldoon at December 06, 2025 09:55 AM (/iMjX)

209 tptb have been trying to demonize coffee since the 80s; or at least that's when I started noticing ...

and I personally think that energy drinks will someday be the asbestos of the early 21st century

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at December 06, 2025 09:56 AM (Cjt/F)

210 Fen, I think you and Fen Son have a mother-son bonding activity this afternoon.

I never liked my mother fussing over my clothes and he might not either, but just approach it in businesslike manner.

Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2025 09:57 AM (AN2gy)

211 Wolfus,
Do you ever give your cats a real bath? I know cats groom themselves but big, long haired cats, can't always do this very well. I hear their coat can get very oily. I brush Eddie and he seems to enjoy it, so no mats but he looks oily. I read up on it and saw that you should give Maine Coons regular baths.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:57 AM (VCgbV)

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

Prayers up for all of God's children today.

And may God continue to bless the USA and Israel.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at December 06, 2025 09:57 AM (kB9dk)

213 It’s called The Social Security Act.
——

I don’t care what they call it. The courts ruled long ago, there is no “right” to social security payments per se. Trust Me. They are termed an “entitlement”, but they can renege on payments. Governments have a long history of default, it’s the norm not the exception.

But making interest payments on the debt. They HAVE to pay those, assuming they want to be able to continue to borrow money, or at favorable rates. They MUST do this.

When the music stops, when phony baloney funny money is no longer acceptable, particularly for imports, when it’s cash on the barrelhead, then governments have to make hard choices. There is no money for sex change operations for illegal aliens on death row. They have to Triage payments.

Mu point is they will throw Americans under the bus first. Guaranteed. Sort of like it is now, only a lot worse.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 06, 2025 09:57 AM (2VfHu)

214 Peter Baker
@peterbakernyt
Trump administration makes Trump's birthday a free-admission day for national parks while canceling free admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, according to park service web site.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 06, 2025 09:53 AM

What's the issue? I'm reliably informed by leftists everywhere that black people don't frequent national parks and the outdoors generally. Because racism or something.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 06, 2025 09:58 AM (Wnv9h)

215 It’s called The Social Security Act. If I didn’t withhold and do my match in payroll, it ends badly for me.

I have been paying 12% of my income (well, the part that falls under the ceiling) for forty years.

It is NOT OK for them to say that SS is "running out of money" while importing 50 million illegal aliens for the specific purpose of draining the treasury.

Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09:58 AM (a4flb)

216 >>Trump administration makes Trump's birthday a free-admission day for national parks while canceling free admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, according to park service web site.

Trump's birthday is June 14th. So is Flag Day. Admission is free on June 14th because of Flag Day not Trump's birthday.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 06, 2025 09:59 AM (viF8m)

217 Happy Saturday! Sitting by the fire, full cup of coffee in my happy bunny mug, dog is. . somewhere (he'll come snuggle soon)!

Oh yeah, gotta work today. *sigh*

Posted by: Lizzy at December 06, 2025 09:59 AM (GbwPZ)

218 well, that and mRNA COVID vaccine spike protein, but mostly spike protein.
Posted by: muldoon
----
Muldoon,
Glad to see someone who actually knows about this subject say it out loud!!! So glad I did NOT get my kids shot up despite the immense pressure.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 06, 2025 09:59 AM (VCgbV)

219 215 It’s called The Social Security Act. If I didn’t withhold and do my match in payroll, it ends badly for me.

I have been paying 12% of my income (well, the part that falls under the ceiling) for forty years.

It is NOT OK for them to say that SS is "running out of money" while importing 50 million illegal aliens for the specific purpose of draining the treasury.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at December 06, 2025 09

Those are 2 separate things, what you said first and what you said here.

Posted by: Piper at December 06, 2025 10:00 AM (OoFl2)

220 Sumbitch is dead naming her!

HHS updated the nameplate on Admiral Levine's portrait to properly reflect reality

https://is.gd/Id1SHR

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now With Pumpkin Spice! at December 06, 2025 10:00 AM (L/fGl)

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