Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - January 14, 2026 [TRex]

Good evening Horde. The time has come for mid-week shenanigans of the post-cafe overnight variety.

Welcome to the Wednesday night ONT which means another edition of random overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Good will offerings of amusing puns are happily accepted. Pants are optional. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors.

Lots of lists in this one, so buckle up!

[Top photo: No knowledge other than the bike is an Indian Four. I just like the photo.]

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The Official 2026 Wednesday ONT Prediction Challenge

Feeling confident about telling the future? The Official 2025 Wednesday ONT Prediction Challenge seemed to work out well, so let's do it again.

Same format as before with two segments. One for financial metrics and one for events. You choose whether to pick one or participate in one or both.

Post your guesses in the comments tonight or submit your answers to me via email (moronhobbies at protonmail dot com).

Financial metrics - levels as of Dec 31, 2026 (provide a number for each:
- S&P 500 (currently 6926.6)
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185)
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today)
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today)
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today)
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today)
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today)
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614)
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today)
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today)

Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted?
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)?
- Regime change in Cuba?
- Another Government budget shutdown?
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)?
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement?
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026?
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections?
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally?
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down?
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics?

Winners get their pick of items from the Club ONT lost and found box and the admiration of the Horde.

Best wishes!

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Horde shopping - not new, but still worth a giggle. Ace Hardware in Midland, Michigan. The bakery next door partners with the hardware store to sell pastries.

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U-Haul Growth Index: Texas Back on Top as No. 1 Growth State of 2025

Texas and Florida lead the list of in-migration states on the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer transactions during 2025, while California ranks last with the greatest out-migration number for the sixth consecutive year.
Texas reclaims the title of No. 1 U-Haul growth state for the seventh time in 10 years. It climbs one spot from its previous ranking behind South Carolina, which slides four spots after being the leading growth state for 2024.
Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee follow Texas as prime destinations. It's the same top five from 2024 and 2023, although in a different order.
The top 10 also includes Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Alabama and Georgia.

Top 15:
1. TEXAS
2. FLORIDA
3. NORTH CAROLINA
4. TENNESSEE
5. SOUTH CAROLINA
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA
8. IDAHO
9. ALABAMA
10. GEORGIA
11. OREGON
12. MONTANA
13. ARKANSAS
14. OKLAHOMA
15. MAINE

Bottom 15:
36. VIRGINIA
37. KANSAS
38. NORTH DAKOTA
39. NEBRASKA
40. RHODE ISLAND
41. MICHIGAN
42. CONNECTICUT
43. OHIO
44. PENNSYLVANIA
45. MARYLAND
46. MASSACHUSETTS
47. NEW YORK
48. NEW JERSEY
49. ILLINOIS
50. CALIFORNIA

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RIP

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Never heard this tradition before:

I never knew this, but the Habsburgs have a very cool “knocking” ritual for burying their emperors pic.twitter.com/rDlp8okRhc
— Become A Saint (@BeSaintly) January 10, 2026

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Weekly commenter stats for week of 01-13-2026

AoSHQ Commenter Statistics:
Number of posts: 91
Number of comments: 29155
Number of unique hashes: 1934

Top 10 commenters:
1 [755 comments] 'whig' [107.26 posts/day]
2 [495 comments] 'rickb223 '
3 [486 comments] 'Boss Moss'
4 [471 comments] 'TheJamesMadison, barreling through the action thrills with Wolfgang Petersen'
5 [451 comments] 'man'
6 [437 comments] 'Axeman'
7 [399 comments] 'Aetius451AD work phone'
8 [391 comments] 'I used to have a different nic'
9 [320 comments] '18-1'
10 [305 comments] 'Nordic Interiors'

Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
1 [300 names] 'Nordic Interiors' [42.62 unique names/day]
2 [148 names] 'Fuck the Constitution, right?'
3 [116 names] 'Quarter Twenty '
4 [50 names] 'Duncanthrax'
5 [48 names] 'Count de Monet'
6 [43 names] 'Genial late Nite bartender Miklos'
7 [40 names] 'fd'
8 [39 names] 'Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison'
9 [39 names] 'The Grateful - Acta Non Verba'
10 [35 names] 'pookysgirl, fighting Lil Pooky for control of the laptop'

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The Pittsburgh police scanner keeps giving. Thank you people of Pittsburgh!

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April Wine for the big ONT finish.

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Posted by: Open Blogger at 10:00 PM

Comments

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1 There will come a day, perhaps soon.

Posted by: mindful webworker - world full of heroes and villains at January 14, 2026 10:00 PM (FMpsC)

2 Meow

Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at January 14, 2026 10:00 PM (w3u3d)

3 Yay, ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (lUFok)

4 CHICKEN RANCH
youtube.com/shorts/_Yoze3xAq_M

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (y79kU)

5 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:01 PM (cYBz/)

6 The people in Pittsburgh seem nice.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:03 PM (n4Qav)

7 Let the Indian V. Harley debates commence~!

Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (mlg/3)

8 I never make January predictions. I always wait until February.

Posted by: Lucy Van Pelt at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (uQesX)

9 read the content

Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at January 14, 2026 10:06 PM (FTdBq)

10 Horde shopping - not new, but still worth a giggle. Ace Hardware in Midland, Michigan.

"I need some string for my weedwhacker, a box of .22LR, and two cinnamon rolls."

'Murrica.

Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (nhCoE)

11 >CHICKEN RANCH

Missing the soundtrack
youtu.be/y20JwH3rwT0

Posted by: gKWVE at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (gKWVE)

12 Top pic almost looks like that fake Hackberry photo.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:07 PM (uQesX)

13 Winners get their pick of items from the Club ONT lost and found box and the admiration of the Horde.

I don't know if the Morons really want one of their number to be lording his used water bottle over everyone else.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (COQGW)

14 Thanks for another mighty Wednesday Night ONT, T-Rex!

Ah, the Pittsburgh scanner... just when you think those fine folks have hit peak crazy, they demonstrate that they are just getting started!

One of our local area Ace stores features flavored popcorn. The caramel is my current favorite.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (kB9dk)

15 Good evening Dino🦖!

RIP Scott Adams❣👃👃A great man!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM (LNeRu)

16 Prediction? Liberals will piss me off.

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:09 PM (TfUTr)

17 Oh dear….we really need to get the information out about alligators in Alabama. Maybe I can outsource this to the Penguin Facts team.

Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:09 PM (OoFl2)

18 I like to rock also!

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (pscAN)

19 Interesting that the station was apparently selling both Shell and Texaco products.

That's not something you often see nowadays.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (IG3/x)

20 Howdy all, whatzup?

Posted by: Farmer, with his own historic take at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (55Qr6)

21 Rat you bastard!
How the heck are you?

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM (JeN+l)

22 The payoff on the knocking ritual video was ...weak.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (COQGW)

23 Nice ONT, TRex! Thanks.

Washington and Maine in the top states? Confusing.

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (47diA)

24 {{{COMountainMarie}}}

Scott Adams excelled at giving people tools to analyze the world and how to think better.

Plus, his humor was funny and spot-on.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (u82oZ)

25 That last Pittsburgh Scanner - did the caller want help avoiding or marrying the ghost?

These days, anything is possible.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (S/Y4j)

26 The closest you can get to a bike like the one pictured today is a Royal Enfield.

Most bike manufacturers make big ugly bikes.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (XV/Pl)

27 Pittsburgh has a guy being annoyed by a magician, and another guy getting felt up by a ghost. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Mandrake the Magician is working the streets, and Phantom has become a deviant. Lothar is probably a stunt d*ck for Dwayne Johnson.

Posted by: Orson at January 14, 2026 10:13 PM (dIske)

28 And no offense to our Washington rons and ettes! Just an observation.

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:13 PM (47diA)

29 That is an awesome photo. I would frame and hang in a prominent place in the house.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (KDPiq)

30 Prediction? Liberals will piss me off.
Posted by: Some Rat
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Rat! where have you been, we were just about to send out a search party to see if you were ok!

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (IQ6Gq)

31 One of my best-remembered Dilbert strips was (I think) a very early one. The pointy-haired boss consults Dilbert because his mouse was all the way to the right of the mousepad, but he needed the cursor to go further right. As I recall, Dilbert explained that the boss needed to buy a new computer and put it to the right of the current one…

I actually could relate. First time I used a mouse, it did take me a beat to realize how to deal with that situation.

Posted by: mindful webworker - long long ago in the ancient days of you're at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (FMpsC)

32 Rat you bastard!
How the heck are you?
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops

Doing well, hit a bit of a rough patch, but improving.

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (TfUTr)

33 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (sAmhv)

34 5. SOUTH CAROLINA
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA

Who the hell is moving to Washington? Most be the Ohio refugees. Or the Californians looking for another place to screw up.

I have news. You are too late!

Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (V5Xvl)

35 Washington has no state income tax

Posted by: Wally at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (0e5Te)

36 18 I like to rock also!

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM
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Just curious... How many ways are there to Rock?

Posted by: TRex - numerical dino at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)

37 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? No
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches? Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? Yes
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (VCgbV)

38 I drove a big-ass U-Haul to Idaho, so's we could escape the hell-hole that is Colorado.

We made the right decision.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Rock 'n' Roll Martian at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (0aYVJ)

39 Most bike manufacturers make big ugly bikes.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 14, 2026 10:12 PM (XV/Pl)

Most, maybe. But not all:

https://janusmotorcycles.com/

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (uQesX)

40 The lists make my head hurt...
States....I'm just glad Colorado isn't present. I hope lots and lots and lots of people get right the f'k out of here....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:16 PM (LNeRu)

41 I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that our lib friends will find a hitherto unknown political position to get behind that will rise to the top of ignorance, classlessness, and immorality.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (cYBz/)

42 I don't want to be #1 for migration anymore. I don't think it is conservatives fleeing blue states right now.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (KDPiq)

43 18 I like to rock also!

Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at January 14, 2026 10:10 PM
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Just curious... How many ways are there to Rock?
Posted by: TRex - numerical dino at January 14, 2026 10:15 PM (IQ6Gq)

Well Capital and lower case to start.

Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (V5Xvl)

44 Glad you're back amongst us, Rat! Get to feeling better!

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (47diA)

45 Washington has no state income tax
Posted by: Wally

An oversight the dims are feverishly going to "correct".

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (TfUTr)

46 15 Good evening Dino🦖!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM
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Hello COMM! Love your dino emoji!

Posted by: TRex - tech enabled dino at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (IQ6Gq)

47 I can't tell from the picture, but early (pre late 50's) Indian bikes had optional throttles. The throttle could be on either the left or right grip. The grip on the opposite side controlled the ignition advance. Riding one of those was as busy as a one-armed paper hanger. The side shift required the right hand to come off the throttle or ignition, while the clutch was disengaged by the left foot. For racing, the left throttle was popular to keep the gas on while shifting. The ignition was mainly used when starting and under heavy loads. There was a slight detention around (IIRC) 4 degrees advance. Never had a four, it never came back after WW2. I did have a Chief with the 74ci flathead vtwin. For 3 months, until I wrecked it. You always remember your first.

Posted by: buddhaha at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (lbb+E)

48 Washington and Maine in the top states? Confusing.
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:11 PM (47diA)

_____________________

I kind of wonder if that's a Canadian connection. Both are border states. Washington, in particular, is getting a Nutrien port for Pot Ash distribution. It's supposed to be a $1 Billion project...so chances are Canadians are moving down into that area for future employment. And Canada as a whole is tanking hard.

Posted by: Orson at January 14, 2026 10:17 PM (dIske)

49 - At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down?

Prediction: Ketanji Jackass leaves the Court to pursue her passion making and selling painted ceramic ash trays.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (COQGW)

50 Good to hear from you rat.
I've not seen you around for a bit.
There is going to be a MOME, you will be there.

Posted by: Winston AKA Pops at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (JeN+l)

51 Nice Mr. TRex, seems like a well-balanced ONT. And thanks for posting Walls of Shame. Never broke into the Top Ten commenters before (#10), but continue to win Sockpuppet sweepstakes (#1). 42.62 unique names per day does seem excessive. I may have to dial it back some.

Posted by: Fugitive From Board of Mental Health at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (oftw2)

52 My Tim Walz prediction is that he flees to West Taiwan before he can be arrested. His family may not be invited to join him.

He reminds of this movie clip (Chicken Ranch tie-in), just not as smart or good looking.

https://youtu.be/AALREbJZEZk

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (S/Y4j)

53 Financial metrics - levels as of Dec 31, 2026
8419.3
82.28
96,654.94
0.20
2.45
7.95

164
93,416,416
2080
33.99
449.14
59.66

Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (nhCoE)

54 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No

No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (nhCoE)

55 Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (V5Xvl)

I think it is Californians.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (KDPiq)

56 {{{Salty}}}❣❣❣!!!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:20 PM (LNeRu)

57 Texas is full. South Carolina is full. If you come in a uhaul, you better check your expectations and attitudes at the state line. We don't care how you did it in Cali or New York, or that you can't get fresh bagels. Suck it up. Eat a biscuit or breakfast taco. And be nice.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (n4Qav)

58 I think it is Californians.

A few years back, I was residing temporarily in Tyler, TX. When I registered my truck, I asked the lady what "kind" of Californians were moving in. She said the majority seemed to be conservative, leaving CA for that reason.

I think around Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, the answer may be otherwise.

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (47diA)

59 14 Thanks for another mighty Wednesday Night ONT, T-Rex!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at January 14, 2026 10:08 PM
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You're welcome. Good evening to you!

Posted by: TRex - pedestrian dino at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (IQ6Gq)

60 Evening.

If any among the Horde has an iPhone and hasn't updated to IOS 26?

Don't.

Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (ZenXW)

61 Very cool top picture. The indian 4 was interesting.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (snZF9)

62 No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No

Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:23 PM (OoFl2)

63 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? (Yes)
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? (No)
- Regime change in Cuba? (Yes)
- Another Government budget shutdown? (Yes)
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches (No)
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? (No)
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? (No)
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? (Yes)
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? (Yes)
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? (In a year? No)
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? (Yes, dies)
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? (They won't go)

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (NwnyJ)

64 I'm here
I'm not queer
Get used to it

Apparently another shooting in the land of mutant militant lesbos again. Unconfirmed. So says the NY Post.

They are going to keep doing this. Altho I belive President Trump is a great multi-tasker, he has other fish to fry in Iran currently. This is on the back whiffle ball burner. Soon, Walzie. Soon.

I have to wonder how many illegals ICE captures and then has to beat off ugly pierced lesbians. If they are clinging to their precious Somolians I just say take them, too. Send them all to Somolia. The lesbos can get to know them better and no one will miss either.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (WONhk)

65 Eat a biscuit or breakfast taco. And be nice.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:22 PM (n4Qav)

Jill Biden was right on about the breakfast tacos.

Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (ZenXW)

66 Good to hear from you rat.
I've not seen you around for a bit.
There is going to be a MOME, you will be there.
Posted by: Winston AKA Pops

Heh! I got diverticulitis, which of course led to having to get THAT procedure, THEN the flu and topped off with bursitis in my hip. The upside? I got some serious pain meds out of the deal...And you better believe I'll be at our MoMe and Texas!

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM (TfUTr)

67 Good evening morons И спасибо, Дино.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (RIvkX)

68
Youngest son lives in Port Townsend WA. He has been there for 15 years. He loves it up there.

He has no use for the rest of the state.

Posted by: fourseasons at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (3ek7K)

69 no no no no, no no no no no, no no, no no - nobody can do the shingaling like I do . . . . . . .

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:25 PM (47diA)

70 Add whiskey to that Ace in Midland and that'd just about be the perfect store. Also, very happy to have contributed to both U-Haul lists, leaving 36 (VA) for 9 (AL). Ok, so it was PODS and not U-Haul, but same difference.

Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (jofRv)

71 66 Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:24 PM
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Yikes. Good to have you back. We saved a seat for you.

Posted by: TRex - Doctor Dino at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (IQ6Gq)

72 Can one really buy 9MM ammo for $.20? Surprising it's that low.

And my state (NC) is #3 for Yankee Incoming. And we have no moose to stand out front with a Full Up sign.

Posted by: oldnorthstate at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM (oftw2)

73 The Hapsburg Knocking Tradition is quite something. The Austrian gentleman recounting it was correct, it is the perfect last sermon one could preach. Thanks for discovering this, TRex, I really appreciate it.

Almost as much as the Pittsburgh Scanner

Posted by: Charles II of Spain and his big big jaw at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (wLjpr)

74 I don't want to be #1 for migration anymore. I don't think it is conservatives fleeing blue states right now.
Posted by: Opinion fact

It's Somolies who used up their benefits and welcome in other states. And other welfare gypsies too.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (/lPRQ)

75 Washington has no state income tax
Posted by: Wally
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Yeah, and wait until those migrants buy a new car and licence it!

Posted by: buddhaha at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (lbb+E)

76 Luckily for most of us in Tennessee, many, if not most of the new transplants and refugees are moving to Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. Traffic there already sucks bigly so they feel pretty much at home.

We still have newbies around here that bitch at the lack of 'fine dining'. We just got our first standalone Starbucks so quit yer bitchen'.

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (cYBz/)

77 Pittsburgh Scanner
East Liberty. North Negley Ave. Caller says he is trying to park but some magician outside keeps trying to talk to him.

Shadyside. South Aiken Ave. Caller said that a ghost just felt him up. Caller wants to meet with PD to talk about options.

"Hey! Hey!! Give me a lift to South Aiken. The spirit I summoned got away, and I wasn't..... done yet."

Posted by: Magician with a poorly-concealed erection at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (nhCoE)

78 No knowledge other than the bike is an Indian Four
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Good photo, I'd hang it.

Odd's on, there is an Indianologist in the house.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (y79kU)

79 Rat!

You bastard!

Where the hell have you been? We saved many a space and had many a drink go warm and flat waiting for you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IhIKR)

80 70
Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM
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Good evening! I was thinking of you today in light of current events.

Posted by: TRex - afterburner dino at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IQ6Gq)

81 💕💕💕Rat!❣❣!
Been missin' you darlin'!!!

Come on over here...we got alka-seltzer🤪

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (LNeRu)

82 I am wondering if maybe the top photo was staged at a historical site or private collection, perhaps? Bike and pickup are almost impossibly shiny, and the "service station" has pumps for two competing oil companies.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)

83
Well, that was fun. Just got back from the ER. Posting thread before last, after my last post about Iran, I noticed I was feeling sort of jumpy, like an adrenaline rush. Noticed my heart seemed to be beating fast. Put the pulse oximeter on. Heart rate 150ish.

So, off to the ER Miley and I went. On the way over, heart rate dropped to the 120ish level. Was 110 when I got in there. BP was 160/95. Lots of blood work. EKG normal, heart rate had calmed down to 90.

Everything looked normal. Did notice a couple of skipped beat sensations during all that. Doc referred me to cardiologist, thinks "something is going on".

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (w6EFb)

84 - S&P 500 (currently 6926.6) 7721
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185) 82.025
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 74,132.50
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.20
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today) 2.91
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today) 4.26
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today) $169
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614) 91,500,000
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)$2,150
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)34.99
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today) 375.00
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today)59.

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (R86kT)

85 Yikes. Good to have you back. We saved a seat for you.
Posted by: TRex - Doctor Dino

Ahhhhh, thank you! (places soft pillow on chair...)

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:30 PM (TfUTr)

86 Bike and pickup are almost impossibly shiny, and the "service station" has pumps for two competing oil companies.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

Speaking of that - remember when some gas pumps had the little orange balls in a glass globe that spun when filling up?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (cYBz/)

87 72 Can one really buy 9MM ammo for $.20? Surprising it's that low.

Posted by: oldnorthstate at January 14, 2026 10:26 PM
***
Yeah, same thought here which is why I included the source. Don't know what's behind the data.

Posted by: TRex - Ace hardware donut dino at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (IQ6Gq)

88 Saw a post on a Minnesota site saying ICE tried to detain a Venezuelan who ran from them. Caught him near a house where some more people came out to accost ICE. A round was fired, striking the perp in the leg. The bad man ran into a house. ICE stepped aside for some other federal agents, I don't know whom. Still ongoing, as far as I know.

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (47diA)

89 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? No
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? Yes
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? No
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? Under

Posted by: Ted Torgerson at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (R86kT)

90 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (SRRAx)

91 People are leaving Kansas.
Or College students and military moves inflate the numbers leaving.
Our local area of 130,000 is the fourth largest metro area in Kansas. This includes Manhattan and Junction City.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (u82oZ)

92

Where we live in rural Wyoming there is no fine dining, not much dining places.

Starbucks? Drive on hour one way or almost two hours the other way.

We drink real coffee here in the sticks.

Posted by: fourseasons at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (3ek7K)

93 - Tim Walz indicted? - YES
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? - YES
- Regime change in Cuba? - YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? - YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches - YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? - NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? - YES
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? - NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? - NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? - NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? - YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? - YES

Posted by: RickZ at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (gKDq2)

94 NY times Headline: Federal Agent Shoots Immigrant in Minneapolis, Homeland Security Says.

This happened about anh hour ago. What the New York times left out of the headline is the immigrant is an illegal alien from Venezuela. He was being arrested for being in the country illegally and while beging arrested began to violently assault the arresting ice officer. Shortly after this, two other perps joined in and began beating the ice officer with a snow shovel and a club. The officer at this point defended himself and with his firearm and ended up shooting the illegal alien in the leg. The officer and the illegal are in the hospital and the other two perps are arrested.

Fox Live Now News Is broadcasting live from the scene.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (HTCU3)

95 Financial metrics - levels as of Dec 31, 2026 (provide a number for each:
- S&P 500 7500
- Price of Silver (per ounce) 110 USD
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 80,000 USD
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.20 USD
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas 2.10 USD
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California 5.75 USD
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance 179 USD
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 92.0 Million
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) 1850 USD
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) 40 USD
- TSLA stock price 580 USD
- Brent Crude Oil 49 USD

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:32 PM (RIvkX)

96
I thought it might be a reaction to the TNF blocker infusion I get for the RA. I had shingles back in Nov, and so skipped the infusion, and it's thus been 4 months since the last one. Rheumatologist retired this year, and I had to get in with a new practice, and they finally got set up to do the infusion today, which I did around 4PM.

So, I wondered if maybe it was some crazy start after stopping for a while reaction. That stuff does have some association with heart problems, but I'd been taking it for years with no problems. RA itself long term does have heart effects.

So, there you go. Doc didn't think it was a reaction, just maybe coincidental. Anyway, they'll likely put me on some sort of monitor for a while and see if they see anything funny going on.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (w6EFb)

97 Ill take 2 glazed, a long john w/custard and a Binelli 12 gauge please

Posted by: a dude in MI at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (+I6Y/)

98 Nice Mr. TRex, seems like a well-balanced ONT. And thanks for posting Walls of Shame. Never broke into the Top Ten commenters before (#10), but continue to win Sockpuppet sweepstakes (#1). 42.62 unique names per day does seem excessive. I may have to dial it back some.

Posted by: Fugitive From Board of Mental Health at January 14, 2026 10:18 PM (oftw2)

Do you have a regular nickname? I've got you filed away mentally as "that guy who has a new sock for every post." Or "oftw2" for short.

Posted by: mikeski at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (nhCoE)

99 - Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)

Heh, the most important economic indicator!

Posted by: pookysgirl prefers vodka at January 14, 2026 10:33 PM (Wt5PA)

100 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? NO
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? NO
- Regime change in Cuba? YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? YES
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? NO
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? YES
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? YES

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (RIvkX)

101 I have to concede the two California couples that moved into my community are very conservative and not just California conservative.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (KDPiq)

102 Still ongoing, as far as I know.
Posted by: LRob in OK

Newsmax reported both ice agent and the illegal in hospital and the 2 dumbshits that used a shovel and broomstick to beat the ice agent are in custody.

Posted by: old chick at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (F3Dlr)

103 {{{Nurse, Marie}}} Thanks for the spot, Prolly just gonna lurk for awhile. Love you folks!

Posted by: Some Rat at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (TfUTr)

104 Walz indicted: yes, but conviction I’ll give 50-50 odds.

Greenland: yes

Cuba: yes

Government shutdown: no. This is a House election year, and I think they know the voters are sick of that bullshit

More than six Starships? Yes

SpaceX IPO? Not a chance. Musk isn’t gonna give up that much control, and it’s not like he needs the money.

Russia/Ukraine? Don’t know, don’t care. Wildcard outcome: Poland bites off a good-sized chunk of Ukraine itself, possibly due to reviving the Poland-Lithuania Commonwealth. Ideally this will involve Winged Hussars.

Fed Chair: I think there’s a good chance that the Fed as we know it is gone by the end of the year.

Dem control of House. I don’t think so.

More than 14 magnitude 7.0 quakes? Sure, that’s about an average number, actually (I didn't see anything about doing research... if that wasn't supposed to happen...Oh, well. I cheated on this one)

Supreme Court Justice stepping down? Depends on the results of the midterms. If the Republicans have solid control of the Senate afterward, I could see Thomas retiring. Otherwise, no.

Olympic medals: no clue. Silly wild-assed guess: yes.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:34 PM (IG3/x)

105 Thanks for the more complete info, Alteria!

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (47diA)

106 Finances

S&P 500: 7600
Price of Silver (per ounce): $120
Bitcoin (USD): $150000
9mm ammo (per round): 0.25
Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas: $2.95
Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California: $6.00
Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance: $170
Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026: 93,000,000
Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin $1950
Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN): $35
TSLA stock price: $500
Brent Crude Oil (per barrel): $58

Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (OoFl2)

107 Good photo, I'd hang it.

Odd's on, there is an Indianologist in the house.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 10:27 PM (y79kU)

Wouldn't be me. I know some things, but not like I know harley. The indian 4 was actually originally designed and built by Ace motorcycles, Indian bought them out and the 4 was an Ace design, but indian kept trying to improve it and fiddled with some things over the years. They stopped making them in the really early 40's. If I remember right indian ended up hiring one of Ace's engineers to help with the tinkering. It was an IOE engine, Intake over exhaust. I don't remember when but they tried to reverse that and build it as an exhaust over intake, and it ended up as a ball burner to anybody who rode it, so it failed and they returned to the original configuration. Kind of why I said it was interesting.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:35 PM (snZF9)

108 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba?Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? Yes!
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches No
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? No
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No

Posted by: Old Fossil at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (oftw2)

109 90 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM
***
Hello Teresa!

Posted by: TRex - dino likes cake at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (IQ6Gq)

110 I am wondering if maybe the top photo was staged at a historical site or private collection, perhaps? Bike and pickup are almost impossibly shiny, and the "service station" has pumps for two competing oil companies.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)

Yeah, like that Hackberry photo that looks vintage, but recent drivebys show the same items out front. Faked.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (uQesX)

111 ugh, off hideous sock!

Posted by: moki at January 14, 2026 10:37 PM (wLjpr)

112 Indian 4!!

Posted by: DBCooper at January 14, 2026 10:37 PM (eN7jM)

113 Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:31 PM (u82o

If they had any decent , reasonably priced missile silos still left I would have considered a move to Kansas. One of my dreams as a young adult.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:38 PM (KDPiq)

114 Despite my good 2025 showing, I am not going to do the economic section for 2026. Too many variables, as my chemistry professor grandpa would say.

For the "Events, dear boy, Events" section:

- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? Yes
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? No
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? Yes
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? Da (Yes)
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Please NO!
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? No
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No

Posted by: prognosticating pookysgirl at January 14, 2026 10:38 PM (Wt5PA)

115 Financial metrics levels as of Dec 31, 2026 (provide a number for each:
S&P 500 (currently 6926.6)
7500
Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185)
150
Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today)
It'll be up and down all year, ending at 100k
9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today)
.50/round
Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today)
same
Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today)
$5.50
Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today)
$210
Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614)
90M
Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today)
$2250
Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today)
$40
TSLA stock price ($439.14 today)
$600
Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today)
$70

Posted by: Cave Johnson at January 14, 2026 10:39 PM (BGygK)

116 ugh, off hideous sock!
Posted by: moki at January 14, 2026 10:37 PM (wLjpr)

Which sock?

Posted by: Sub-Commander Vella at January 14, 2026 10:40 PM (uQesX)

117 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? YES
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? YES
- Regime change in Cuba? YES
- Another Government budget shutdown? Oh, YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? YES
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? NO
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:41 PM (n4Qav)

118 Publius, good idea to have it checked out. Hoping everything continues to be normal.

Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 10:41 PM (y171U)

119 I'm not real knowledgeable on Indians though I have learned a lot about them and other early American motorcycle manufacturers from watching American Pickers. Mike and Frank (RIP) knew a whole lot about all motorcycles and Mike is an Indian expert.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:42 PM (KDPiq)

120 That sounds like a lot Rat. Glad you are here.

Now if we could find Stateless…

Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 10:42 PM (OoFl2)

121 Stateless. I hope he is okay.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 10:43 PM (n4Qav)

122 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave a speech live to address the ongoing "chaos" in the Minneapolis. What he skipped is Minnesota is attempting to nullify, with a minty aftertaste of insurrection, the Federal government's absolute right to enforce federal law. He also skipped over the massive fraud his administration, at a minimum, ignored.

https://youtu.be/VWVbtJQB3xk?t=512

Posted by: Tis the Season at January 14, 2026 10:43 PM (HTCU3)

123 Here's hoping it was just a temporary glitch, Publius.

I'm glad you took it seriously enough to go get it checked out, though.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (IG3/x)

124 114
Ditto

Posted by: MAC V SOG at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (P4Pk9)

125
- Tim Walz indicted? Yes
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
- Regime change in Cuba? Yes
- Another Government budget shutdown? No
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches No
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? Yes
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? No
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? No
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:44 PM (u82oZ)

126 Hi TRex! Yeah, I think "man I want to go back in with all the cool new things " and then I look in the mirror, and reality gives me the hard cold slap across the face. Major kudos to my old community, and all the others out there.

Posted by: Patches at January 14, 2026 10:45 PM (jofRv)

127 Anyway, they'll likely put me on some sort of monitor for a while and see if they see anything funny going on.
Posted by: publius

Those lizards are no joke.

Posted by: Reptile Dysfunction. at January 14, 2026 10:45 PM (oftw2)

128 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? YES
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? YES
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? Yes, in handcuffs
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? YES, the other justices will trick KJB into signing her resignation letter, to preserve their sanity.
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (S/Y4j)

129 Nick Shirley dropped another video exposing Somali fraud. This time he is focused on non emergency medical transportation.

https://youtu.be/zF2a3aTfA9w

Posted by: Tis the Season at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (HTCU3)

130 Indian bikes were good but hard to start after they were hot

Posted by: MAC V SOG at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (P4Pk9)

131 is attempting to nullify, with a minty aftertaste of insurrection, the Federal government's absolute right to enforce federal law.

Don't these idiots remember any American history? Seems like we had this type confrontation before, c.1860 or so, and it got solved in favor of the feds. I DO NOT understand their goals.

Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (47diA)

132 S&P 8000 (silly)
Silver 130.00 (also silly)
Bitcoin 160k (yet more silly)
9mm 0.25
Nat. gas/gallon $2.40
CA gas $5.00
Den-Orl 200
TSA 2026 - 78m
Austin aptmt 1500 (rental per month? down due to fewer illegals)
Bourbon $36.99
TSLA $400 (no need with cheaper gas)
Oil $45 (assumes Iran friendly, them and VZ producing and unsanctioned)

Posted by: Methos at January 14, 2026 10:47 PM (vSvIl)

133 5. SOUTH CAROLINA
6. WASHINGTON
7. ARIZONA

Who the hell is moving to Washington? Most be the Ohio refugees. Or the Californians looking for another place to screw up.

I have news. You are too late!
Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (V5Xvl)

***

What Pete said.
If you're coming to Washington, prepare for disappointment.

Posted by: Diogenes at January 14, 2026 10:47 PM (2WIwB)

134 Some good design stuff done.

Also, two weird movies: "Bacurau" and "The Mask." Both very weird, bu8t very worthwhile.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 14, 2026 10:48 PM (CHHv1)

135 More wild-ass guesses based on nothing.

Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
Tim Walz indicted? No
Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? No
Regime change in Cuba? No
Another Government budget shutdown? Yes
More than six SpaceX Starship launches Yes
SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? No
Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? No
Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? Yes
Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? Yes
More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes and there will be articles in Salon etc. blaming the increased frequency of earthquakes on global warming
At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? Yes, probably Thomas. Roberts will retire the next time there's a Democrat president.
Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? No, and I predict no medals will be awarded to the US in any sport that has judges.

Posted by: Cave Johnson at January 14, 2026 10:48 PM (BGygK)

136 LRob in OK

The inner party wants power over others.
The useful idiots think they get power by rebelling, but they are pawns.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (u82oZ)

137 103 {{{Nurse, Marie}}} Thanks for the spot, Prolly just gonna lurk for awhile. Love you folks!

Lurk to your hearts content! As long as you are here sweet Rodent!💗

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (LNeRu)

138 Ammoseek currently shows 9mm as low as 10 cents a round (not including shipping.) Quality/brand is YMMV.

Southern Munitions has a case of remanufactured (1000 rds) for $135

*shrugs*

Just spent $200 on 3" 12G Coyote loads for a stupid semi-auto AR style shotgun. Stupid me.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (NwnyJ)

139 Predictions? About the future?

Yeah, sure. Plans are ok, but they seldom survive reality.

Predictions are for carnival workers..

Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 10:49 PM (XuXeR)

140 I am wondering if maybe the top photo was staged at a historical site or private collection, perhaps? Bike and pickup are almost impossibly shiny, and the "service station" has pumps for two competing oil companies.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 10:29 PM (8zz6B)

Yeah, like that Hackberry photo that looks vintage, but recent drivebys show the same items out front. Faked.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:36 PM (uQesX)

yeah I don't know enough about indian to tell of the image is some AI mashup of indian bikes. It looks like a legit bike, and it seems to have a lot of details found on the earlier 1930s version, like the fenders and exhaust, so it seems consistent in the details, but like I said, not an expert on indians. You barely even see them anymore. The last one I worked on was years ago.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (snZF9)

141 Best pic I've ever seen posted here.

Posted by: Big Porker at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (x389x)

142 Have a great night, everyone.

Be blessed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 14, 2026 10:50 PM (u82oZ)

143 Look at all the optimists around AoS

Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (RIvkX)

144 I have been ogling motorcycles for the last few days because I have convinced myself, for the nth time, I need a new motorcycle. After seeing the photo of the Indian 4 motorcycle above I clearly have no idea what comprises a proper motorcycle. I am ashamed by low level of aspiration.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (HTCU3)

145 - S&P 500 (currently 6926.6) 7800
- Price of Silver (per ounce) (currently 93.185) 120
- Bitcoin (USD 96,654.94 today) 110,000
- 9mm ammo (per blackbasin) ($0.20 per round today) 0.19
- Average nationwide cost for a regular grade gallon of gas ($2.840 per AAA today) 2.533
- Average cost for a gallon of regular grade gas in California ($4.21 per AAA today) 7.00
- Lowest price for a one-way adult flight from Denver to Orlando on Southwest Airlines if you buy 2 weeks in advance ($159 today) 149
- Total TSA airport passenger volume for 2026 (2025 number is 88,614,614) 86,513,314
- Median price for a 2 bedroom apartment in Austin (per latest Zumper data available) ($2,000 today) 1800
- Price of Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml on Total Wine website with location set to Knoxville, TN) ($34.99 today) 33.99
- TSLA stock price ($439.14 today) 399.77
- Brent Crude Oil (65.06 per barrel today) 55.55

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (S/Y4j)

146 Hey guys,

We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.

SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)

https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI

Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (2F0/Y)

147
Heart rate jumping up to the 150s like that for no reason just sitting there is odd. Thinking about it, I've noticed skipped beat sensations when I get an adrenaline surge, like with a startle such as a loud noise or a near miss thing driving, where you get startled and have to slam on brakes. Heart rate accelerates and then the skipped beat.

It seems sort of like a PVC. Thump..thump...thump...thumpThump.....miss...thump...

So, something is likely going on, and it's just starting to show up.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)

148 Years ago the "American Pickers" guys heard a story about a mechanic who had buried an entire Indian motorcycle in a pit behind his shop. The guys kept talking about "The family legend of the Indian buried behind the barn."

Those of us of pioneer stock could only snigger.

When they finally dug out the pit they only found a few rusted motorcycle parts.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)

149 Don't these idiots remember any American history? Seems like we had this type confrontation before, c.1860 or so, and it got solved in favor of the feds. I DO NOT understand their goals.
Posted by: LRob in OK

They are desperate, seeking to throw any kind of wrench into the gears, a delaying action, hoping some other events will come along to save them. It's like when someone is fighting five burly cops trying to handcuff them, I'm sure deep inside the perp knows he/she is toast, but they keep resisting anyway.

Posted by: Mentally Ill, Also at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (oftw2)

150 Yeah I think that photo is posed. TEXACO wasn't an official name until 1959 though I don't know if it was marketed as Texaco years before it became the official company name.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (KDPiq)

151 Where the hell have you been? We saved many a space and had many a drink go warm and flat waiting for you.
Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 10:28 PM (IhIKR)

It’s true about the space held open, you really don’t think the drinks went to waste. Do ya?

Posted by: Pete Bog at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (V5Xvl)

152 Walz indicted: yes, but conviction I’ll give 50-50 odds.
Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia

Can't argue that.

Posted by: a ham sandwich at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (nhCoE)

153 Hey guys,

We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.

SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)

https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI
Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (2F0/Y)

Thank you for the reminder. I hope I'm asleep then.

The LZ is near San Diego, IIRC from the undocking feed. Here's hoping their navigation is top notch, and they avoid Mexican waters.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:55 PM (S/Y4j)

154 Look at all the optimists around AoS
Posted by: San Franpsycho at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (RIvkX)

As optimistic as Metal Leo!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at January 14, 2026 10:56 PM (uQesX)

155 and they avoid Mexican waters."

Hmm. That might have caused the problem....

Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (XuXeR)

156 Joyenz, are you and your sister feeling better? I'm hoping both of you are.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)

157 When they finally dug out the pit they only found a few rusted motorcycle parts.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)

Actually they found the frame also.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (KDPiq)

158 When they finally dug out the pit they only found a few rusted motorcycle parts.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (PH3st)

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Duh. The soft parts go first.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 10:58 PM (nWPIJ)

159 Walz-Y
Greenland assimilation underway-Y
Cuba-N (let Rubio finish some of his current jobs)
Shutdown-Y obviously
>6 Starship-Y
SpaceX IPO-N
Ukraine ceasefire-N
Powell out early-N
D House-N (I hate that Reps are going to run on mildly less bad than the other guys and coincidentally same party as Trump, but Dems are determined to make that work)
>14 earthquakes >7.0- N (WAG)
Roberts shows up in Epstein files (or another SC is out)-Y
US outperforms at Italy winter olympics-Y

Posted by: Methos at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (vSvIl)

160 It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.

Posted by: Yogi Berra at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (wVcYX)

161 Will the following events take place by the end of 2026? Yes or no.
- Tim Walz indicted? NO
- Agreement to bring Greenland under US control in some form (such as a territory)? NO
- Regime change in Cuba? No
- Another Government budget shutdown? YES
- More than six SpaceX Starship launches. YES
- SpaceX IPO announced (direct to public market, not through another company)? NO
- Russia/Ukraine cease fire agreement? NO
- Jerome Powell leaves as Fed Chair before his term ends in May 2026? NO
- Democratic control of the House after mid-term elections? NO
- More than 14 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 globally? Yes
- At least one Supreme Court Justice leaves the bench or announces their intent to step down? NO
- Over the past four winter Olympic games, the US has averaged about 28 medals. Will the US win more than average in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics? NO

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (HTCU3)

162 I can't believe how liberal San Diego has become. They are doubling down on their sanctuary city status .

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:59 PM (KDPiq)

163 We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.

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Rumors are swirling in the astronaut community that it was a nasty case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)

164 Duh. The soft parts go first."

That's what she said.

*ducks*

Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 11:01 PM (XuXeR)

165 150 Yeah I think that photo is posed. TEXACO wasn't an official name until 1959 though I don't know if it was marketed as Texaco years before it became the official company name.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 10:54 PM (KDPiq)

Texaco Star Theater was a big hit in the late 1930's radio and early 1950's TV.

Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 11:01 PM (y171U)

166 Rumors are swirling in the astronaut community that it was a nasty case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)

That was better than the guesses I heard earlier:
Pregnancy or "Space Willies" before an EVA

Posted by: Kindltot - Si, se poden at January 14, 2026 11:03 PM (rbvCR)

167 163 Rumors are swirling in the astronaut community that it was a nasty case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:00 PM (nWPIJ)

"Houston, we have an problem..."

Posted by: Joemarine at January 14, 2026 11:04 PM (y171U)

168 Uncle Miltie starred on the Texaco Star Theater from 1948-56.

Posted by: Nasty Man at January 14, 2026 11:04 PM (oftw2)

169 Texaco Star Theater was a big hit in the late 1930's radio and early 1950's TV.
Posted by: Joemarine

Can I trust my car to the man that wears the star?

The big, bright Texaco star?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)

170 Duh. The soft parts go first."

That's what she said.
*ducks*
Posted by: man

The judges would also have accepted a John Wayne Bobbitt sock.

Posted by: circumcisions, half off! at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (nhCoE)

171 Texaco was around, but the image above is staged. There's a color version that shows the details...

Still very cool to look at, but that's it.

Posted by: man at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (XuXeR)

172 Yeah, I think I'll lurk with the Rat...love all you fantastic Morons!

"Wishing you a peaceful night full of sheep and zero existential dread.”

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 11:07 PM (LNeRu)

173 16 Prediction? Liberals will piss me off.
Posted by: Some Rat
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#2. GOP will piss me off.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:10 PM (y79kU)

174 Joyenz, are you and your sister feeling better? I'm hoping both of you are.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at January 14, 2026 10:57 PM (S/Y4j)

Slowly on the mend, thanks :-)

Posted by: Joyenz at January 14, 2026 11:12 PM (2F0/Y)

175 > As I recall, Dilbert explained that the boss needed to buy a new computer and put it to the right of the current one
Posted by: mindful webworker - long long ago in the ancient days of you're at January 14, 2026 10:14 PM (FMpsC)

My favorite was the one where they gave the boss an Etch-A-Sketch as his new "computer" and told him to "reboot" it by turning it upside down and shaking it if the screen froze.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 11:13 PM (IG3/x)

176 >
Can I trust my car to the man that wears the star?

The big, bright Texaco star?
Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)

Found the 29-year-old.

Man, that was a deep memory. I wonder how many decades it's been since I thought of that.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at January 14, 2026 11:14 PM (IG3/x)

177 I don't think the Star with Texaco written across it was around in the 20's or 30's . The Star with a T in the middle was around though.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 14, 2026 11:14 PM (KDPiq)

178 Hello Horde, drive-by prayer request for:

a thing which needs to happen, sooner than later

a thing which *will* happen, but hopefully not too soon

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM (ULPxl)

179 I have been ogling motorcycles for the last few days because I have convinced myself, for the nth time, I need a new motorcycle. After seeing the photo of the Indian 4 motorcycle above I clearly have no idea what comprises a proper motorcycle. I am ashamed by low level of aspiration.

Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions at January 14, 2026 10:51 PM (HTCU3)

All depends on what kind of riding you want to do. New ones are a fortune, well kept bikes with low miles can be had pretty cheap.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM (snZF9)

180 Can I trust my car to the man that wears the star?

The big, bright Texaco star?

Posted by: Tonypete at January 14, 2026 11:06 PM (cYBz/)

Damn, you old fuck.

yes I do fire bazookas in glass houses. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at January 14, 2026 11:18 PM (snZF9)

181 Pete Bog

Not everyone knows I’m a lush.

Of course the drinks didn’t go to waste. Jeepers.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 11:19 PM (IhIKR)

182 Prediction: Ketanji Jackass leaves the Court to pursue her passion making and selling painted ceramic ash trays.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43)
----

They gave Anita Hill a Chair at a college in OK but it wasn't long before they tossed her. She landed a better, by that a higher paying, job in (of course) California.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:19 PM (y79kU)

183 The Texaco Shell photo could be staged or fake, but there was a day when that bike and that truck were shiny and new.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at January 14, 2026 11:20 PM (APZWP)

184 Washington and Maine in the top states? Confusing.
Posted by: LRob in OK

Index is based on one way Uhaul transactions. Illegal crosses the border, makes his way to California. Rents Uhaul. Packs up free stuff given away by Cali and the associated NGOs. Heads up to live with family members living in Yakima and Tri Cities.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:20 PM (vzcgi)

185 178 Hello Horde, drive-by prayer request

Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 14, 2026 11:16 PM
***
May it be so.

Posted by: TRex - praying dino at January 14, 2026 11:22 PM (IQ6Gq)

186 Don't these idiots remember any American history? Seems like we had this type confrontation before, c.1860 or so, and it got solved in favor of the feds. I DO NOT understand their goals.
Posted by: LRob in OK at January 14, 2026 10:46 PM (47diA)

Even further back, The Whiskey Rebellion, 1791-94.

That was just three years after the Constitution was ratified.

The Federal Government, from our very beginnings, has never really liked people defying it. Or shooting at people who represent it.

Posted by: RickZ at January 14, 2026 11:22 PM (gKDq2)

187 I remember watching the Texaco Star Theater, probably in reruns.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (APZWP)

188 I have to wonder how many illegals ICE captures and then has to beat off ugly pierced lesbians. ...

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Glad you clarified that.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (y79kU)

189 On it, Helena Handbasket.

Posted by: nurse ratched at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (DFaaT)

190 Prayers ascending, Helena.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (n4Qav)

191 I am off to bed. The wind is howling out there. Only 48 for a high tomorrow. I will be very, very cold.

Posted by: Piper at January 14, 2026 11:24 PM (Wmg4n)

192 Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD at January 14, 2026 11:25 PM (bss/y)

193 153 Hey guys,

We have a crew return splashdown tonight. This is the crew that was emergency evacuated due to a medical issue.

SpaceX/NASA - Crew-11
Splashdown in the Pacific Ocean
Date: January 15, 2026
Splashdown Time: 3:41 a.m. EST (0841 UTC, 09:41 CET.)

https://youtu.be/DWQteSboSnI
Posted by: Joyenz
---

NASA has things Elon wants. It's symbiotic.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:26 PM (y79kU)

194 My current state of residence is no on either uhaul list. Yaaa

Posted by: Pod Hamp at January 14, 2026 11:28 PM (nH+RN)

195 Damn, you old fuck.

yes I do fire bazookas in glass houses. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

Heh. The old guy gassing up the cool Indian 4banger is now my new visualization for you. Not sure if its an upgrade.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:29 PM (vzcgi)

196 It took some work to put the prediction surveys together. Well done.

Posted by: Short Arm Salute at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (oftw2)

197 The Federal Government, from our very beginnings, has never really liked people defying it. Or shooting at people who represent it.
Posted by: RickZ
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Why people kept on moving west.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (y79kU)

198 KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK

Who's there?

Ima.

Ima who?

I'm-a dead already, lemme in.

Posted by: mindful webworker - have you heard the good word...? at January 14, 2026 11:34 PM (FMpsC)

199 The Shah has had a Youtube channel for 18 years.

Posted by: Boss Moss at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (A32KF)

200
Which sock?

Posted by: Sub-Commander Vella at January 14, 2026 10:40 PM (uQesX)

Hapsburg jaw sock - from a previous thread. Bless their hearts

Posted by: moki at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (wLjpr)

201 178 Hello Horde, drive-by prayer request

Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket

On its way.

Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (vzcgi)

202 The Shah has had a Youtube channel for 18 years.
Posted by: Boss Moss at January 14, 2026 11:38 PM (A32KF)

A band, too. Shah Na Na.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at January 14, 2026 11:39 PM (8zz6B)

203 Reports of another shooting in MN

Posted by: Fen at January 14, 2026 11:40 PM (ciYHQ)

204 I was digging in a wood lot, trying to find grubs for my Box Turtle, and noticed some parts for a gas pump buried. Along with two metal signs from off the pumps, one Texaco Sky Chief Premium, the other for the regular. The regular one was folded and had some rust by the fold, but the Sky Chief one was nearly mint. Circa mid-late 50s I think. The nicer one is mounted on my bedroom wall, The other one on the outside wall of my garage. Examples like the Sky Chief on have gone for $250-300 online in auctions.

Posted by: Digger O'Dell at January 14, 2026 11:42 PM (oftw2)

205 I was digging in a wood lot, trying to find grubs for my Box Turtle

This is what's called "the hook"

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:44 PM (COQGW)

206 Examples like the Sky Chief on have gone for $250-300 online in auctions.
Posted by: Digger O'Dell at January 14, 2026 11:42 PM (oftw2)

What about the grubs? (stamps foot impatiently)

Posted by: Mitch McConnell at January 14, 2026 11:44 PM (8zz6B)

207 BREAKING: DHS statement to
@FoxNews

At 6:50 PM CT, federal law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted traffic stop in Minneapolis of an illegal alien from Venezuela who was released into the country by Joe Biden in 2022.

In an attempt to evade arrest, the subject fled the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a parked car. The subject then fled on foot.

The law enforcement officer caught up to the subject on foot and attempted to apprehend him when the subject began to resist and violently assault the officer. While the subject and law enforcement were in a struggle on the ground, two subjects came out of a nearby apartment and also attacked the law enforcement officer with a snow shovel and broom handle.

As the officer was being ambushed and attacked by the two individuals, the original subject got loose and began striking the officer with a shovel or broom stick.

Fearing for his life and safety as he was being ambushed by three individuals, the officer fired defensive shots to defend his life. The initial subject was hit in the leg.

All three subjects ran back into the apartment and barricaded themselves inside.

The attacked officer and subject are both in th

Posted by: Sock Monkey * sporting my Andrew Breitbart attitude at January 14, 2026 11:45 PM (vzcgi)

208 So, something is likely going on, and it's just starting to show up.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 14, 2026 10:52 PM (w6EFb)

Have had them from stress (once in pregnancy combined with insomnia from changing work schedule). Again with stress in 2005.

Sometimes too much caffine,etc. But take no chances.

Sometimes nothing. But get it checked out.

And call 911 if you feel dizzy, short of breath, nausea, chest pain, like you are going to pass out etc. Call your doc tomorrow, please.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at January 14, 2026 11:45 PM (WONhk)

209 As the officer was being ambushed and attacked by the two individuals, the original subject got loose and began striking the officer with a shovel or broom stick.

Clearly another case of ICE just going around shooting your neighbors willy-nilly.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 14, 2026 11:46 PM (COQGW)

210 Grok initially said the top photo was AI. I pressed it on this because it's specific comments were weak and it found the photo on an ebay auction of authentic old photos.

It's a real photo from the 40s.

Posted by: pawn at January 14, 2026 11:47 PM (rbIOb)

211 Much best 🙏🙏🙏

Posted by: COMountainMarie at January 14, 2026 11:49 PM (LNeRu)

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