Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - July 7, 2026 [Doof]

The Tuesday night ONT is here for you. Open thread, as always. Got anything interesting on your mind tonight?

[Top photo: "Its Beach" in Santa Cruz, CA]

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Fourth of July Leftover

Give it a day. After this, leftists will probably demand a ban on drone shows too. 😂 pic.twitter.com/jjJLkFfOGb
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) July 4, 2026

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USA got eliminated from the World Cup? Not so fast!

BREAKING: USA comes back from huge deficit to defeat Belgium 5-4 after receiving four surprise mail-in goals at 3:00am pic.twitter.com/yc05mnR2aU
— Gain of Fauci (@DschlopesIsBack) July 7, 2026

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The Babylon Bee is a national treasure

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Cashing in on the World Cup

I'm a veteran who runs a flag business. We were blindsided by World Cup demand, and sales are up 130%

Our flag sales are normally almost entirely US, state, and military flags. So when we started getting more and more inquiries about world flags during our offseason in January and February, I knew something was up.
Then I started putting it all together. The World Cup was coming, and it was about to change our business.
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When we took over, our goal was simply to survive those first few months and build out the e-commerce side of the business. We certainly weren't looking ahead to the World Cup or America's 250th birthday, but we've definitely benefited from some tailwinds.
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The World Cup, combined with America's 250th anniversary, has supercharged our business. We've seen tremendous national growth, and these events have definitely moved the needle for us. We've been fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time.

Good ol' capitalism. Gotta love it!

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Any other map and highway nerds out there?

70 Years of the Interstate: How the U.S. Highway System Built the America We Know

Seventy years ago, on June 29, 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, aka the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, into law. It created the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, better known as the Interstate Highway System. Or, simply, “the Interstate.” Ike signed the bill, along with 26 others that day, from a hospital bed at Walter Reed after an intestinal infection and operation. No press. No photographers. His press secretary was there to witness the signing, and that’s it. It was a shrug-worthy opening ceremony for what would become this country’s largest-ever public works project as well as an agent of almost immeasurable cultural, economic, and physical change.
Aside from being a marvel of civil engineering, the Interstates created jobs and boosted the economy. They made travel easier and more accessible. They made shipping more efficient. They also brought added safety compared to other highways. But they also screwed a lot of people over. Small towns bypassed by new Interstate routes withered and died. According to Department of Transportation estimates, Interstate construction displaced over a million Americans and destroyed 475,000 homes.
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When the original 1916 Federal Highway Aid Act expired, the Federal Highway Aid Act of 1921 superseded it. The ’21 bill further consolidated the federal/state partnership, allowing states to conduct their own road-building projects, albeit to federal standards, with $75M allocated annually for the construction of a national road grid of interconnected “primary highways.” The “later [1956] interstate highway bill… would not have been possible, or necessary” without the 1921 bill, according to Swift.
By 1921, the Office of Road Inquiry had grown into the Bureau of Public Roads. Its head, Thomas MacDonald, wanted a better understanding of the nation’s road system, not just for public use but for military use. That year, he commissioned the Army to produce a map of public roads that were useful for interstate travel as well as for defense. The so-called “Pershing Map,” after the general who produced it, included 78,000 miles of public roads and proved to be an important tool in later planning for the Interstate system.
Another important step in the growing road network was the United States Numbered Highway System, first designated 100 years ago in 1926. Interstate trails and named highways had been spreading across the country, but with no uniformity and spotty maintenance. The Numbered Highway System addressed this by creating the “U.S. Routes,” with numbers instead of names, identified by a recognizable white-and-black shield. North-south routes were to feature odd numbers, with the lowest number starting on the East Coast and the most significant routes ending in “1” or “5.” East-west routes featured even numbers, with the lowest number starting on the northern border and primary routes ending in “0.” Despite the name “U.S. Routes,” these roads were built and are maintained at the state level. By the end of the 1920s, the Bureau had invested three-quarters of a billion dollars in road building and improvement, paving or resurfacing over 90,000 miles of highway, according to Spencer Headworth’s book Rules of the Road.

Very long article but fascinating for aforementioned map / highways nerds like me. Check it out and catch me at the next MoMe so we can discuss this kin of stuff!

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1 Trump said

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:00 PM (VQ0bX)

2 Yeet!

Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 07, 2026 10:01 PM (yEz+x)

3 Evening Doof!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 07, 2026 10:01 PM (NnhvP)

4 YouTube must fed.me a video of the Fourth of July Alaska Car Cliff Jumping.
Is this a great country or what?

Posted by: buddhaha at July 07, 2026 10:01 PM (iaABv)

5 By golly! It's ONT time!!

Posted by: mindful webworker - ont oont oooont at July 07, 2026 10:02 PM (tQ0hn)

6 Yay, ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 07, 2026 10:02 PM (+9wcF)

7 Evening Doof!
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 07, 2026 10:01 PM (NnhvP)

Greetings to you and Mrs. Depolrable!

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (QLC6i)

8 "How would you like to suck my balls?"

Posted by: Cartman at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (J9B0h)

9 4th

Posted by: LASue at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (lCppi)

10 ... with stoppage.

Posted by: LASue at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (lCppi)

11 Top pic. Was that taken a bit north of the pier?

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (+9wcF)

12 "How would you like to suck my balls?"
Posted by: Cartman at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (J9B0h)

Never ask. -- Graham Platner

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 07, 2026 10:05 PM (ExV1e)

13 I would think the Leftist would want to ban drones after that giant bald eagle display,

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:06 PM (2GVsD)

14 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at July 07, 2026 10:06 PM (SRRAx)

15 Good evening morons en bedankt Disko

The interstate system is one of those things you youngsters think was always there. Like prosperity.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:06 PM (RIvkX)

16 Doof!

Howdy handsome! How are you? Thank you for the ONT!

Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (yEz+x)

17 It was a shame all the health battles the lead singer for Roxette had to endure.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (2GVsD)

18 Ike was a young lieutenant-colonel when he was tasked to take a road trip - a war game mobility exercise to use trucks across the continental United States in 1919. The scenario was that railroads wouldn’t be available, I guess.

It was a huge debacle, because the roads were shit. Took 62 days. Eisenhower always remembered that.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (as7qH)

19 Tonight's ONT brought to you by Swedish forwardness
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Yet they don't have Chef's Chocolate Salty Balls...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (FZ29D)

20 This is why drones scare the shit outta me. Imagine every one of them carrying a 1lb block of explosives and a swarm comes rolling over the fence at an airport. Or ball field. Or a New Years celebration.
Crazy stuff.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:08 PM (2WIwB)

21 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 10:08 PM (sAmhv)

22 It was a huge debacle, because the roads were shit. Took 62 days. Eisenhower always remembered that.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (as7qH)
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There had to be a better way...

And thus the holiday of Festivus was born!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:08 PM (FZ29D)

23 Those IKEA Swedish meatballs are pretty good. Just don't let a kid talk you into getting a piece of rainbow cake. A percentage of sales go to gay stuff.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (1Ff7Z)

24 Roxette burned white hot for a brief time. Sadly, Marie Fredriksson passed a few years ago after a long battle with cancer. So talented and beautiful.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (QaH55)

25
Greetings to you and Mrs. Depolrable!
Posted by: Doof

Passed on..

I looked for good roads through mountains for MC tours for years.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (NnhvP)

26
Diogenes,

I have the same fear..

Scary

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (/QHx4)

27 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco! Swell ONT content.

Posted by: TRex - interstate dino at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)

28 This is why drones scare the shit outta me. Imagine every one of them carrying a 1lb block of explosives and a swarm comes rolling over the fence at an airport. Or ball field. Or a New Years celebration.
Crazy stuff.

BBs, steel or plastic or both.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:11 PM (2GVsD)

29 At Steve Martarano's old restaurant in Vegas he served a giant meatball on a bed of creamy ricotta cheese with San Marzano tomato sauce. Amazing!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:12 PM (RIvkX)

30 COL Eisenhower also played a prominent role as Chief of Staff for the Blue Army (Third Army) under Lieutenant General Krueger during the Louisiana Maneuvers. These exercises exposed both talent (Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley) and exposed weaknesses in training, equipment, and transportation. Eisenhower’s performance there lead to his assignment to the War Plans Division.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:13 PM (J9B0h)

31 Geezer Golf Report

Today we play the Geezers from a rival course. They edged us out by 2 strokes but on the upside, our 89 year old dude kicked the crap outta their 89 year old dude. All in all, a lot of fun. I did well with a 91 plus an eagle so very happy with that.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (2WIwB)

32 Doof!

Howdy handsome! How are you? Thank you for the ONT!
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (yEz+x)

Hello! Good here, thanks. Hope you are well, too!

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (QLC6i)

33 Nice ONT. I like that it ended with a poster for Pete Buttgig's favorite restaurant.

Posted by: nerdygirl at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (0Htd1)

34 ... with stoppage.

Posted by: LASue at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (lCppi)

I can do stoppage, sure.

Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (vE0+H)

35 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco! Swell ONT content.
Posted by: TRex - interstate dino at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)

Dino! WAAAASSSSSSUUUUUUPPPP?!?!?

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (QLC6i)

36 So looks like war with Iran is back on the menu.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (VbqNm)

37 The US Army would have been in far worse shape for Torch if the war games had not been carried out.

Which reminds me, still need to finish a War Games P-39D Airacobra.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:15 PM (2GVsD)

38 This is why drones scare the shit outta me. Imagine every one of them carrying a 1lb block of explosives and a swarm comes rolling over the fence at an airport. Or ball field. Or a New Years celebration.
Posted by: Diogenes

Exactly!
Or a Super Bowl game.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:15 PM (J9B0h)

39 Today we play the Geezers from a rival course. They edged us out by 2 strokes but on the upside, our 89 year old dude kicked the crap outta their 89 year old dude. All in all, a lot of fun. I did well with a 91 plus an eagle so very happy with that.
Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (2WIwB)
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"It's Go Time!"
-Mandelbaum, Sr.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:15 PM (RIvkX)

40 Daughter just sent a link to this powerful piece of propaganda. Passing it along.

https://youtu.be/La8uRPdkfCw

Posted by: mindful webworker - preposterously successful at July 07, 2026 10:16 PM (tQ0hn)

41 8 "How would you like to suck my balls?"
Posted by: Cartman at July 07, 2026 10:04 PM (J9B0h)

Present them

Posted by: Miss Choksondik at July 07, 2026 10:16 PM (w/O5Q)

42 Exactly!
Or a Super Bowl game.

The movie Black Sunday but with drones nyah.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:16 PM (2GVsD)

43
The pistol drone. Is that one drone or several.

I don't know how they work.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:17 PM (/QHx4)

44 So looks like war with Iran is back on the menu.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (VbqNm)
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Tousi says the cease fire is over. Reports strikes in Bandar Abbas and the Israelis are after the IRGC.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:17 PM (RIvkX)

45 >>>It was a huge debacle, because the roads were shit. Took 62 days. Eisenhower always remembered that.

Posted by: Common Tater
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1919, 62 days to cross the USA in a vehicle.

Pony Express riders waved bye as they passed the vehicles.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM (VQ0bX)

46 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco! Swell ONT content.
Posted by: TRex - interstate dino at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (IQ6Gq)

Dino! WAAAASSSSSSUUUUUUPPPP?!?!?
Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:14 PM (QLC6i)
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The 90s called. They want their catchphrase back.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM (FZ29D)

47 Well there is good news in anime, the show Chainsmoker Cat is grossing out all the tourists. And this is just after one episode.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM (2GVsD)

48 Is there a brand of canned san marzano tomatoes widely available? Most commercial tomatoes & sauce is pretty crappy.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:19 PM (as7qH)

49 Sorry I'm late, I was having a discussion with the manager of the Atlantis Dry Cleaners.

Posted by: tankdemon at July 07, 2026 10:20 PM (PMi3m)

50 Took 62 days. Eisenhower always remembered that.
Posted by: Common Tater

IIRC Ike said that every 7 miles the fed HWY system has to be straight enough to land planes.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at July 07, 2026 10:20 PM (NnhvP)

51 The pistol drone. Is that one drone or several.

I don't know how they work.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:17 PM (/QHx4)
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It's dozens (maybe hundreds) of drones all programmed with different lighting and to move in a programmed sequence.

Essentially, each individual drone is like a little pixel in 3-dimensional space, creating a hologram of sorts.

Pretty cool stuff. Very, very complex mathematics involved.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:20 PM (FZ29D)

52 Sorry I'm late, I was having a discussion with the manager of the Atlantis Dry Cleaners.

And your shorts are still lost?

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (2GVsD)

53 Pretty cool stuff. Very, very complex mathematics involved.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Which we will not discuss here due to reasons.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (J9B0h)

54
Thanks Perfessor.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (/QHx4)

55 The interstate system is one of those things you youngsters think was always there. Like prosperity.
Posted by: San Franpsycho

Funny, that. When I was a wee tad it had just begun. I thought it was as fascinating as dinosaurs and outer space.

Posted by: mindful webworker - middle of the last century at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (tQ0hn)

56 Thanks for the ONT. I do love Steve Miller.

I saw online today some people saying to have 2wks of food and water on hand. I asked why and no one said whatever has them thinking this way. Wut?

We always, since before the plandemic, have food and stuff that will probably be inherited by our sons. But not 2wks of water.

Does anyone know anything about this or is someone paranoid...say because we are bombing Iran again?

Did I miss something? Have I been in a coma with McConnell?

I did pray to keep our country and crowds safe on the 4th, as jihad's like dates. Unaware of anything else. I should have enough gin to last me...

Or is it the chronic paranoia of someone, which is the most logical answer. Thanks.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (hzuYO)

57 43
The pistol drone. Is that one drone or several.

I don't know how they work.

Posted by: four seasons
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That pseudo Russian guy would post some bodacious mounted drones (full auto) along with some Russian magazine loaded, auto-loading shot guns. He'd pull them from 55 gallon drums full of water. Ba Bam.

Lightbringer's ATF shut him down.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:22 PM (VQ0bX)

58 Hmmm, their balls look moist, too!

Posted by: GWB at July 07, 2026 10:22 PM (kU0PQ)

59 Screw the interstate system!!!

Posted by: Rt 66 businesses at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (KC5Lt)

60 Thanks Perfessor.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (/QHx4)
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You're welcome!

Due to some of the projects I've been working on this year, I've learned quite a bit about drone and mapping technology.

It's incredible what we can do with this tech!

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (FZ29D)

61 Thank you, Doof. I know you are doing this on vacation and it is appreciated.

Posted by: Piper at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (hftzA)

62 New major appliance ordered today, closing out 4th of July sales. After 37-1/2 years of faithful, dependable service, my Amana fridge (1988's harvest gold) is being put out to pasture. Welcome Frigidaire's budget fridge coming maybe on Friday 8am - 8pm from Lowe's.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:24 PM (wVcYX)

63 Pretty cool stuff. Very, very complex mathematics involved.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

Which we will not discuss here due to reasons.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (J9B0h)
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Gotta maintain some decorum around here...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:24 PM (FZ29D)

64 17 It was a shame all the health battles the lead singer for Roxette had to endure.
Posted by: Anna Puma

Yea, she was an amazing singer. Hell of a voice.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 10:24 PM (sAmhv)

65 Is there a brand of canned san marzano tomatoes widely available? Most commercial tomatoes & sauce is pretty crappy.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:19 PM (as7qH)

Just go with the California San Marzano clone - Bianco DiNapoli. Widely available, can be found on sale, and are usually excellent. They are the American version of San Marzano and are totally legit. Head and shoulders above almost all other canned tomatoes.

Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (vE0+H)

66 Or is it the chronic paranoia of someone, which is the most logical answer. Thanks.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat

I have an extreme and irrational suspicion, distrust, and fear of others that believe in paranoia without sufficient evidence or reason.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (J9B0h)

67 That said, I hate the interstate, for the most part. I like to poke around on the old highways and byways. There’s an old abandoned 1930s era rest area on hwy 20 in Nebraska, it is all overgrown and trashed. Kinda spooky. I don’t like homegenization and standardized everything. It all looks the same and monotonous and boring and vaguely alienating. Drive 2000 miles and it looks the same

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (as7qH)

68 Hope the new appliance does not require Internet connection.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (2GVsD)

69 Or a New Years celebration.
Posted by: Diogenes

Exactly!
Or a Super Bowl game.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:15 PM (J9B0h)

You should carry a shotgun when attending those sorts of events.

Posted by: GWB at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (kU0PQ)

70
This is why drones scare the shit outta me. Imagine every one of them carrying a 1lb block of explosives and a swarm comes rolling over the fence at an airport. Or ball field. Or a New Years celebration.
Crazy stuff.
Posted by: Diogenes

It's Black Sunday 2026

www.imdb.com/title/tt0075765

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 07, 2026 10:26 PM (Cqx++)

71 Thank you, Doof. I know you are doing this on vacation and it is appreciated.
Posted by: Piper at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (hftzA)
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Tell you what. Take the rest of today off.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:26 PM (RIvkX)

72 The 90s called. They want their catchphrase back.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM
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For what its worth, when you ask the interweb for the script of the commercial, something gets lost in translation.

[Guy 4:] WHASSUP?!
[Guy 3:] WHASSUP?!
[Guy 5:] WHASSUP?!
[Guy 2:] WHASSUP?!
[Guy 1:] WHASSUP?!
[Guy 4:] WHASSUP?!

Posted by: TRex - watchin the ONT dino at July 07, 2026 10:26 PM (IQ6Gq)

73 But not 2wks of water.

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Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat
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Two weeks is a lot of water but not a bad idea especially in CA where, 'if it fails when will it be fixed?' has become a tradition.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:26 PM (VQ0bX)

74 https://youtu.be/La8uRPdkfCw

Amazingly, from the same State Department whose highest priority just 2 years ago was flying gay pride flags from consulates in Muslim countries.

Posted by: Oddbob at July 07, 2026 10:26 PM (vTZFs)

75 Just go with the California San Marzano clone - Bianco DiNapoli.
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Thanks, I will look for those

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:27 PM (as7qH)

76 Bertram

#42

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:27 PM (2GVsD)

77 Thank you, Doof. I know you are doing this on vacation and it is appreciated.
Posted by: Piper at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (hftzA)

YW! Quite soggy up here yesterday and today. Sun supposed to come out tomorrow. And so will my golf clubs.

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:27 PM (QLC6i)

78 Daughter just sent a link to this powerful piece of propaganda. Passing it along.

https://youtu.be/La8uRPdkfCw
Posted by: mindful webworker - preposterously successful at July 07, 2026 10:16 PM (tQ0hn)

Wonderful. Thank you (and your daughter) for linking it.

Posted by: GWB at July 07, 2026 10:27 PM (kU0PQ)

79 24 Roxette burned white hot for a brief time. Sadly, Marie Fredriksson passed a few years ago after a long battle with cancer. So talented and beautiful.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (QaH55

She had the look.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (GcWsw)

80 Hope the new appliance does not require Internet connection.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (2GVsD)

It has none of that stuff. Knob control for the temperature setting. LED light in fridge. That's it. Plain, basic, it just keeps food cold.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (wVcYX)

81 The buttstuff flag at consulates and embassies was disturbing. Somebody thought that was a really good idea.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (as7qH)

82 77 Thank you, Doof. I know you are doing this on vacation and it is appreciated.
Posted by: Piper at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (hftzA)

YW! Quite soggy up here yesterday and today. Sun supposed to come out tomorrow. And so will my golf clubs.
Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:27 PM (QLC6i)

*Puts on hat*
*Follows to golf course*

Posted by: Perry the Platypus at July 07, 2026 10:29 PM (+0Wk3)

83 Or is it the chronic paranoia of someone, which is the most logical answer. Thanks.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (hzuYO)

You'd have to assume that the Iranians were holding back while we killed their leadership. And, if this spectacular attack could only be ready now, and not while we were making lists and checking them twice, why didn't they hit the crowds on the Fourth?

Anything is possible, head on a swivel first, last, and all times in between. However, were not dealing with Bond villains. The IRGC is gangsters and should be dealt with as such.

Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at July 07, 2026 10:29 PM (w/O5Q)

84 Watching a tv series with the excellent title of 9 Bodies in a Mexican Morgue
No idea if its good, but couldn't resist the title

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (WL2lA)

85 Thanks for the Tuesday Night ONT, Doof!

Great photo up top. Makes me want to play in the water with the doggehs.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (D/6p1)

86 I used to keep 24 cases of bottled water in my previous house. That's about six months worth. I'd just rotate the supply as I used it.

Posted by: Rt 66 businesses at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (KC5Lt)

87 Hope the new appliance does not require Internet connection.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (2GVsD)

It has none of that stuff. Knob control for the temperature setting. LED light in fridge. That's it. Plain, basic, it just keeps food cold.
Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (wVcYX)
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The stove I bought back in January has some sort of "smart" bluetooth/internet feature. But I'm not going to bother setting that up. It works just fine without it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (FZ29D)

88 Is there a secret message with the musical selections this evening....there should be, because it fits the 2018 Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 incident.

Jet Airliner- Some guy named Richard Russell hopped in a Horizon Air De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 and took it up at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.

Joy Ride- Russell few around for about 70 minutes having a good old time. He told traffic control he wanted to see what the plane could do. He even completed a barrel roll.

Screaming in the night- Eventually Russell had his fill and flew it into Ketron Island. This all took place after 8pm....There wasn't a scream of fear, but more of excitement as Russel crashed head on into the island.

(If there is no secret message in the song picks, I'm going to suggest a glitch in the matrix, because this event fit perfectly. I would have thrown in "Roll Out the Barrel" drinking song as the third selection, however commemorate this idiot's successful barrel roll in a passenger plane without any flying experience)

Posted by: Orson at July 07, 2026 10:31 PM (dIske)

89 Screw the interstate system!!!
Posted by: Rt 66 businesses at July 07, 2026 10:23 PM (KC5Lt)

I'm still open!

Posted by: Mr. D'z in Kingman at July 07, 2026 10:31 PM (1Ff7Z)

90 Is there a brand of canned San Marzano tomatoes widely available?

I use Cento. Look for the cans that specifically say San Marzano, not "San Marzano style." FWIW.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 10:32 PM (QaH55)

91 Giant Clam attacks Graham Platner off the coast of Maine today. Pasted to the Clam was a MAGA Sticker.

Immediately Chuck Shumer and Hakeen Jefferies call for the impeachment of Trump..

Platner stated that I am staying in to stop the Nazi Trump and I am the man to do it ....

Posted by: CNN Breaking News at July 07, 2026 10:32 PM (fWJcJ)

92 Off road sock

Posted by: polynikes at July 07, 2026 10:33 PM (KC5Lt)

93 Vmom

Sequel to Eight Heads in a Duffle Bag?

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:33 PM (2GVsD)

94 Great ONT tonight. Thanks Doof!

Posted by: 496 at July 07, 2026 10:33 PM (e8x8s)

95
I have an extreme and irrational suspicion, distrust, and fear of others that believe in paranoia without sufficient evidence or reason.
Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (J9B0h)

************
I do as well.

The only answer I got was the suspicion of "martial law" to protect us. I asked from what?

Weird. I am not a worrying type of person to begin with, and this does not have me worried but I've been busy with the baby and not paying a lot of attention to anything all day. I do know we started bombing Iran again and that's it. McConnell is either dead or not with his wife in chy na. None of this makes me worry.

I hope it waits til I get my hair cut and highlights tomorrow at 9am!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 07, 2026 10:34 PM (hzuYO)

96 Doof you're a star. Hope you're well.

Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 10:34 PM (vE0+H)

97 Sorry I'm late tonight. I forgot it was Howdy Doofy Time.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 07, 2026 10:35 PM (qx7Zg)

98 Hope the new appliance does not ~~require~~ demand an Internet connection.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (2GVsD)

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:36 PM (RIvkX)

99 Russell was a mechanic or gate attendant, something like that. He had access to planes as part of his job anyhow, and exploited a security hole basically. Knew enough to get the plane started, taxiing, and into the air.

Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:36 PM (as7qH)

100 I am all in for eating Swedish Balls or any other balls too..

Cackle ..... Cackle .... Cackle.....

Posted by: Kami Harris at July 07, 2026 10:36 PM (fWJcJ)

101 (If there is no secret message in the song picks, I'm going to suggest a glitch in the matrix, because this event fit perfectly. I would have thrown in "Roll Out the Barrel" drinking song as the third selection, however commemorate this idiot's successful barrel roll in a passenger plane without any flying experience)
Posted by: Orson at July 07, 2026 10:31 PM (dIske)

Nothing as elaborate as what you came up with!

One minor hidden thing in the Steve Miller song. I chose it because he says "as I get on the 707", and today is 7/07. Just a tiny little Easter Egg.

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:37 PM (QLC6i)

102 The Amana's door seals have aged and deteriorated to where they are split, torn, and hardened. Freezer door seals are unobtanium. Fridge door seals were still available, but limited supply, last time I checked. They were priced at about 20% of the cost of this new Frigidaire fridge.

No icemaker, no water dispenser, no visi-screen, no electronic doo-dad repair bill vector.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:37 PM (wVcYX)

103 I don’t like homegenization and standardized everything. It all looks the same and monotonous and boring and vaguely alienating. Drive 2000 miles and it looks the same.
Posted by: Common Tater

Yesterday, we got off of I77 in Fancy Gap, VA looking for a place to eat as I am sick to death of corporate food. Sadly though, the Lake View Restaurant near there has closed permanently. Luckily, found another great little place that was right off the exit and near the Blue Ridge Parkway that was terrific and full of local character.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:37 PM (J9B0h)

104 17 It was a shame all the health battles the lead singer for Roxette had to endure.
Posted by: Anna Puma
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I don't know much about Roxette. The video above looked like the lead singer was a guy. Was it 2 women?

Posted by: 496 at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (e8x8s)

105 In other anime news.

It seems what Science Saru has done is to exactly follow the original manga in making their new anime series Ghost in the Shell. We even have the Major making those funny faces and her team being smart-asses. The Tachikomas are all red, no blue ones to be seen.

The tourist reactors are going "what's a ghost? what's a ghost line? Wait, she can hack bodies!?"

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (2GVsD)

106 Great ONT tonight. Thanks Doof!
Posted by: 496 at July 07, 2026 10:33 PM (e8x8s)

Doof you're a star. Hope you're well.
Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 10:34 PM (vE0+H)

Thank you both!

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (QLC6i)

107 It's 6:00 AM in Tehran. WhaaaassUP?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (VQ0bX)

108 My favorite balls to eat are called bitteballen, which is a Dutch dish. Great with mustard and booze.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (l4RKn)

109 I have a Van Gogh styled highway painting .

Posted by: polynikes at July 07, 2026 10:39 PM (KC5Lt)

110 Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:36 PM (as7qH)

One of the funnier exchanges with him with ATC was that the ATC guy said "If you take the plane away from the populated area and out towards the sea, and land it there without dying, Alaska Airlines said you can have any job you want with them."

Russell's response was. "Yeah right. I'm a white guy."

Posted by: Orson at July 07, 2026 10:40 PM (dIske)

111 Great with mustard and booze.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (l4RKn
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And maple syrup!

(I'd never heard of them before - the pics on Google look damn good)

Posted by: 496 at July 07, 2026 10:41 PM (Mf3Q1)

112 It's 6:00 AM in Tehran. WhaaaassUP?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (VQ0bX)

@MOSSADil
·
1m
🚨 BREAKING: BAHRAIN UNDER FIRE
Air raid sirens have sounded across Bahrain after reports that Iran launched missiles toward the Gulf kingdom, according to Bahraini authorities and multiple media reports.

Posted by: Methos at July 07, 2026 10:41 PM (vSvIl)

113
Count,

That sounds like what we bought.

The fancy high tech one that came with this completely crapped out. It was four yrs old and could not be repaired. We hated it and were glad to see it go out the door.

Most of the time simple is best.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:41 PM (/QHx4)

114 Jet Airliner- Some guy named Richard Russell hopped in a Horizon Air De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 and took it up at Seattle-Tacoma Airport.

Joy Ride- Russell few around for about 70 minutes having a good old time. He told traffic control he wanted to see what the plane could do. He even completed a barrel roll.

***

I remember that event. The National Guard scrambled two fighters out of Portland to stop the guy. I was 15 miles away and could hear them. Loud!

Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:41 PM (2WIwB)

115 No one can resist my Schweddy balls!

Posted by: Pete Schweddy at July 07, 2026 10:41 PM (wVcYX)

116 Are interstate highways racists? You betcha.

Posted by: Facts at July 07, 2026 10:42 PM (Tpp9k)

117 Thanks for the ONT, Disco.
Good link on the Interstate Highway System. I have often looked at maps of it and wondered if I am the only one who has pondered... Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we are done.

Posted by: scampydog at July 07, 2026 10:42 PM (41CYW)

118 My favorite balls to eat are called bitteballen, which is a Dutch dish. Great with mustard and booze.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (l4RKn)

That hurt. That really hurt!

Posted by: unbitteballen at July 07, 2026 10:43 PM (1Ff7Z)

119 98 Hope the new appliance does not require demand an Internet connection.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:25 PM (2GVsD)

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My new dishwasher keeps texting me about crypto.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 10:43 PM (6/7Fs)

120 Alaska Airlines, oh yeah the 727 crash.

To cut costs they tripled inspection time on the jackscrew used to move the t-tail. Plane took off from Mexico and in flight the jackscrew malfunctioned freezing the t-tail. The pilots managed to recover, declare an emergency, and start flying to land it. But they decided to troubleshoot the issue further. What resulted was them completely popping the cap on the jackscrew and the 727 plummeted into the Pacific killing everyone.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:44 PM (2GVsD)

121 108 My favorite balls to eat are called bitteballen, which is a Dutch dish. Great with mustard and booze.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 07, 2026 10:38 PM (l4RKn)

My favorite balls are a stranger's in a bathhouse. Michelle's are too big. They hurt when they hit my chin.

Posted by: Barack Hussein Obama at July 07, 2026 10:45 PM (GcWsw)

122 My new dishwasher keeps texting me about crypto.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 10:43 PM (6/7Fs)

LOL. As four seasons said above @ 113, "simple is best"

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:45 PM (wVcYX)

123
Our new dishwasher cost $400. The only button on it is start.

It works great.

Posted by: four seasons at July 07, 2026 10:45 PM (/QHx4)

124 My new dishwasher keeps texting me about crypto.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 10:43 PM (6/7Fs)

At least it isn't texting about that extended warranty.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:46 PM (2WIwB)

125 For real, my CPAP machine does message me a sleep report.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at July 07, 2026 10:47 PM (RIvkX)

126 Talk of the Interstates always reminds me of Wallace, ID which had the only stoplight on I90 until the bypass finally completed the whole route in 1991.
Also, a wide open mining town, replete with 24 HR bars and cathouses who's proprietors sponsored little league teams (of course not as business sponsors). Finally shut down by the feds in 1988. For pre-80s alumni of Washington State and the U of Idaho, the town of legend.

Posted by: buddhaha at July 07, 2026 10:47 PM (iaABv)

127 126
Wallace, ID could do a couple of ONT's worth of content. Wild history from that town. Decent fly fishing up the hill from there too.

Posted by: scampydog at July 07, 2026 10:49 PM (41CYW)

128 When I was a kid, I heard Steve Miller's Big Ol' Jet Airliner a lot on the radio.

I heard, every time: "We gone tear that light up!"

To this day, I hear it that way in my head.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, Bonafide at July 07, 2026 10:50 PM (0aYVJ)

129 New major appliance ordered today, closing out 4th of July sales. After 37-1/2 years of faithful, dependable service, my Amana fridge (1988's harvest gold) is being put out to pasture. Welcome Frigidaire's budget fridge coming maybe on Friday 8am - 8pm from Lowe's.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:24 PM (wVcYX)

I can't believe they even still made that color in 1988.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:50 PM (S41Gd)

130 79 24 Roxette burned white hot for a brief time. Sadly, Marie Fredriksson passed a few years ago after a long battle with cancer. So talented and beautiful.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (QaH55

She had the look.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (GcWsw)

——
😢😢Yeah, she was a hottie with a voice!

Posted by: The Main from Athens at July 07, 2026 10:51 PM (ZazkS)

131 Talk of the Interstates always reminds me of Wallace, ID which had the only stoplight on I90. . .
Posted by: buddhaha

Breezewood, PA has entered the chat and demands inclusion on the list of Godawful gov. regulations and stipulations that not only appear stupid but also do all they can do to negatively impact the taxpayer and users of the PA Turnpike and I70.

Asshoes.

Posted by: Tonypete at July 07, 2026 10:52 PM (J9B0h)

132 It was a huge debacle, because the roads were shit. Took 62 days. Eisenhower always remembered that.
Posted by: Common Tater at July 07, 2026 10:07 PM (as7qH)

Trucks back then weren't much better. Many had solid rubber tires on cast-iron wheels. 25 mph was a good speed for a truck.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 10:52 PM (1z8ji)

133 For pre-80s alumni of Washington State and the U of Idaho, the town of legend.
Posted by: buddhaha at July 07, 2026 10:47 PM (iaABv)

This is true. The place had an epic rep among the WSU folk.

Posted by: Diogenes at July 07, 2026 10:52 PM (2WIwB)

134 129: count yourself lucky if you get 10 years out of it.

Posted by: The Main from Athens at July 07, 2026 10:53 PM (ZazkS)

135 Skyebrows has dropped a 'live action' AI battle scene that is 1000x better than anything in the MCU or DCU.

https://youtu.be/oFNES21kSmI

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:53 PM (2GVsD)

136 I can't believe they even still made that color in 1988.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:50 PM (S41Gd)

It might be more Almond color than Harvest Gold. But it's definitely in the yellow quadrant.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:54 PM (wVcYX)

137 I saw Young Washington today - it was a pretty good movie.

I didn't know that Washington was friends with Gage before the Rev War...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 10:55 PM (sKqQm)

138 The stove I bought back in January has some sort of "smart" bluetooth/internet feature. But I'm not going to bother setting that up. It works just fine without it.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (FZ29D)

I got all new appliances 2 years ago when I did the kitchen. The first thing I said was my stove doesn't need to go skynet on me. Not hooking it to the net, sorry. There is no reason in the planet of hell why a stove needs an internet connection.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:55 PM (S41Gd)

139 1 out of every 5 miles had to be straight. So jets could land and take off on them.

Posted by: The Main from Athens at July 07, 2026 10:55 PM (ZazkS)

140 Well there is good news in anime, the show Chainsmoker Cat is grossing out all the tourists. And this is just after one episode.
Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM (2GVsD)

I watched the first episode. WTF. I think it ends the debate over if we didn't nuke Japan enough.

Having said that, I look forward to the next installment. Like I look forward to those icy road car crash videos. You just can't look away.

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 07, 2026 10:56 PM (ObPM9)

141 Pony Express riders waved bye as they passed the vehicles.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 10:18 PM (VQ0bX)

Pony Express only operated for a few months.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 10:56 PM (1z8ji)

142 129: count yourself lucky if you get 10 years out of it.
Posted by: The Main from Athens at July 07, 2026 10:53 PM (ZazkS)

That's all I need.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:57 PM (wVcYX)

143 Oh here we go.

P-51D warbird set up to boresight the 6 .50s.

https://youtu.be/A_vAJ0TF7mM

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (2GVsD)

144 I can't believe they even still made that color in 1988.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:50 PM (S41Gd)

It might be more Almond color than Harvest Gold. But it's definitely in the yellow quadrant.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 10:54 PM (wVcYX)

Almond was big in 1988. On the other hand, there is no way to confuse the 2. Almond is off white, or antique white looking. Harvest gold is get me the shot gun, that color is mocking my hangover. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (S41Gd)

145 I saw an episode of PolandBall that showed WWII as various countries beating each other with sticks.

After the Japanball sneak attacks the Americaball, America winds up and lands an absolutely crushing blow on Japanball who after a moment wakes up and asks Americaball if he is kaweii now and developing cat ears leading Americanball to wonder if he hit him too hard...

Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (sKqQm)

146 Well there is good news in anime, the show Chainsmoker Cat is grossing out all the tourists. And this is just after one episode.
Posted by: Anna Puma

I watched the first episode. WTF. I think it ends the debate over if we didn't nuke Japan enough.

Having said that, I look forward to the next installment. Like I look forward to those icy road car crash videos. You just can't look away.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy

I haven't seen that one yet.

* checks *

Oh. It's on Netflix. That's why.

Posted by: mikeski at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (VHUov)

147 Love the doggehs in surf pic. Thanks for the ONT, Doof!

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 10:59 PM (rdVOm)

148 Sequel to Eight Heads in a Duffle Bag?
Posted by: Anna Puma

Maybe?

I just finished ep 1.
Here's the thing. The nine bodies are from a small plane that crashed in the jungle. The twist is that there were 10 people on that plane.
By the end of ep 1, one person was dead in the crash and another murdered.
So I think it will play out like an Agatha Christie style "and then there were none" mystery.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 10:59 PM (WL2lA)

149 "Alaska Airlines, oh yeah the 727 crash."

Flight 261 was not a 727, it was a McDonnell Douglas MD-83.

Posted by: alpine_beer at July 07, 2026 11:00 PM (van9r)

150 Mikeski

I post, you decide

https://youtu.be/KYGgyQtSAd

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:01 PM (2GVsD)

151 Or is it the chronic paranoia of someone, which is the most logical answer. Thanks.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (hzuYO)

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean no one is actually out to get you.

Two weeks of water is 2 of those big cases of bottled water, if you ration. I would also have a box of the marine water pouches (like Capri Sun juice pouches) on hand - you can punch a small hole in them and wash wounds, clean your hands, etc. Then, if a semi-predictable disaster (like a hurricane) is coming, you fill up the tub and use a couple of gallon jugs (cut them so they have a decent opening but you still have a handle) to scoop water out for washing things or flushing your toilet. You can also use the drain valve on your water heater (turn off the heat source before doing this) for however many gallons the tank holds (40-50 gal is most common).

There are more "prepper" things to do, but those are good for non-TEOTWAWKI things.

Posted by: GWB at July 07, 2026 11:01 PM (kU0PQ)

152 Flight 261 was not a 727, it was a McDonnell Douglas MD-83.
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So a Boeing era DC-9.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 11:01 PM (6/7Fs)

153 Wallace, ID. A (formerly) red-light town.

Older friend of my brother's, always said that after he died he wanted his ashes flushed down the toilet at a w'house in Wallace. LOL. Strange dude...

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 11:02 PM (rdVOm)

154 Almond was big in 1988. On the other hand, there is no way to confuse the 2. Almond is off white, or antique white looking. Harvest gold is get me the shot gun, that color is mocking my hangover. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (S41Gd)

I see the difference now, after looking it up. It is more almond-y, but darker and yellower, but not as bad as Harvest Gold. Perhaps it darkened as it aged. Patina, even. Non-smoker household.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (wVcYX)

155 yeah, dc-9 ish

Posted by: alpine_beer at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (van9r)

156
Well there is good news in anime, the show Chainsmoker Cat is grossing out all the tourists. And this is just after one episode.
Posted by: Anna Puma

What's next, Freebasing Puppy?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (ixS3i)

157 I'm still open!
Posted by: Mr. D'z in Kingman at July 07, 2026 10:31 PM (1Ff7Z)

Been there, back in May. Place was crazy busy, service understandably spotty, but the food was good.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (1z8ji)

158 Okay, so I got the wrong T-tail jetliner. Not bad for going off memory. Nyah.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (2GVsD)

159 Isn’t this year the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Highway System?

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:04 PM (OwmWb)

160 Roxette burned white hot for a brief time. Sadly, Marie Fredriksson passed a few years ago after a long battle with cancer. So talented and beautiful.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 07, 2026 10:09 PM (QaH55

She had the look.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 10:28 PM (GcWsw)

Well played

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 11:04 PM (QLC6i)

161 Krebs

#150

I don't think there will be a market left for such an idea after this series.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:04 PM (2GVsD)

162 Love the doggehs in surf pic. Thanks for the ONT, Doof!

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 10:59 PM (rdVOm)

Howdy JQ!

Posted by: Doof at July 07, 2026 11:05 PM (QLC6i)

163 Almond was big in 1988. On the other hand, there is no way to confuse the 2. Almond is off white, or antique white looking. Harvest gold is get me the shot gun, that color is mocking my hangover. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 10:58 PM (S41Gd)

I never liked Harvest Gold, but then I grew up in the Avacado Green house. Avocado green appliances, avacado green carpet all the way, even an avocado green family room table with a big flower in the middle.
Yeah that was stupid. My parents had a lot of great qualities, but good taste wasn’t one of them.

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 11:05 PM (VbqNm)

164 Isn’t this year the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Highway System?
Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:04 PM (OwmWb)
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This question makes me hungry!

Posted by: The Barrel at July 07, 2026 11:06 PM (RIvkX)

165
Almond was big in 1988. On the other hand, there is no way to confuse the 2. Almond is off white, or antique white looking. Harvest gold is get me the shot gun, that color is mocking my hangover. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division

You have expressed your opinions before concerning these home decor colors from the way back years.

One hesitates to ask how you felt about Avocado.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:06 PM (ixS3i)

166 The stove I bought back in January has some sort of "smart" bluetooth/internet feature. But I'm not going to bother setting that up. It works just fine without it.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 07, 2026 10:30 PM (FZ29D)

Do us a favor and at least change the default password? We don't want anyone else setting it up and burning your house down. (Or burning your dinner.)

Posted by: GWB at July 07, 2026 11:06 PM (kU0PQ)

167 Howdy, Doof!

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 11:07 PM (rdVOm)

168 Did I miss something? Have I been in a coma with McConnell?
I did pray to keep our country and crowds safe on the 4th, as jihad's like dates. Unaware of anything else. I should have enough gin to last me...
Or is it the chronic paranoia of someone, which is the most logical answer. Thanks.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at July 07, 2026 10:21 PM (hzuYO)

it is always good to keep some extra on hand. I suggest at the very least a 5 gallon bucket of rice, a 5 gallon bucket of beans or lentils, and one of those big jars of coconut oil.
Once you start getting into a propane stove, or cans of Spam, and from there a year's supply of everything, you are now prepping and considering getting half a dozen chickens.

I made jam today. Cherry jam that I am afraid did not gel correctly because I didn't follow the recipe. This time it bit me.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 07, 2026 11:10 PM (rbvCR)

169 I see the difference now, after looking it up. It is more almond-y, but darker and yellower, but not as bad as Harvest Gold. Perhaps it darkened as it aged. Patina, even. Non-smoker household.

Posted by: Count de Monet at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (wVcYX)

It may have darkened just from cooking in the kitchen. I have seen cabinets darken/yellow the same way. In the earlier 80's the better dishwashers used to come with different color panels, because they all had trim kits. You got 2 panels with a different color on each side. It was white, almond, black, and the 4th color was usually a throwback. Usually harvest gold. The 4th color was actually a crap shoot, it could have been that brown, or avocado, or harvest gold, but usually harvest gold. You pop the stainless trim off the side, slide out the panels, and just use what color you wanted. Usually people went with the almond, that was the "in" color at the time.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 11:10 PM (S41Gd)

170 Mikeski
I post, you decide
https://youtu.be/KYGgyQtSAdI
Posted by: Anna Puma

FLCL, as interpreted by the guys who write South Park. Huh.

Posted by: mikeski at July 07, 2026 11:11 PM (VHUov)

171 Only 11pm?

Posted by: Skip at July 07, 2026 11:11 PM (Ia/+0)

172 Thanks for the ONT Doof. As for me, I'm back on the chain gang.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 07, 2026 11:11 PM (CHHv1)

173 129: count yourself lucky if you get 10 years out of it.
Posted by: The Main from Athens

Modern appliances are like Tibetan sand mandalas: beautiful, intricate, and ephemeral.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:11 PM (OTdqV)

174 Poor Bers. I understand completely, the *trauma* of the 1970s "decorator colors"-- Avocado, Harvest Gold, Burnt Orange, and Earth (poop brown).

Even Tupperware had those colors! I still have the brown measuring cups, both orange and gold measuring spoons sets. They remain in a kitchen drawer, not on display, except during use!

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 11:12 PM (rdVOm)

175 Thanks for the ONT Doof. As for me, I'm back on the chain gang.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at July 07, 2026 11:11 PM (CHHv1)
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Cool.

Posted by: The Pretenders at July 07, 2026 11:13 PM (RIvkX)

176
Krebs

#150

I don't think there will be a market left for such an idea after this series.

Posted by: Anna Puma

Big Sumpthin' stomped it:

"This video isn't available anymore"

"Sumpthin'" was another adorable malapropism from Dr. Jocelyn Elders, Sturgeon General of the United States (1993-1994).

As in, "I suppose everyone has to die from sumpthin'

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:13 PM (ixS3i)

177 The 50s had better colors - shiny chrome, bright red.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:14 PM (WL2lA)

178 Been there, back in May. Place was crazy busy, service understandably spotty, but the food was good.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:03 PM (1z8ji)

They make their own root beer. Pizza was pretty good. Was thinking of going to Flagstaff before kid returns to school next month.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at July 07, 2026 11:15 PM (1Ff7Z)

179 "Sumpthin'" was another adorable malapropism from Dr. Jocelyn Elders, Sturgeon General of the United States (1993-1994).

As in, "I suppose everyone has to die from sumpthin'
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:13 PM (ixS3i)

I she still alive, did she die of sumpthin', or did she die from nothing'?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 07, 2026 11:15 PM (qx7Zg)

180 Wow, that was a quick nuke of a video

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:16 PM (2GVsD)

181 I am old enough to remember going down I-27 in the Panhandle of TX and instead of NORTH or SOUTH at one point the sign read FUTURE.

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:17 PM (OwmWb)

182 Mikeski

Someone tried to find all the movie references in the opening

https://youtu.be/BsxZvzfrxQU

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:19 PM (2GVsD)

183
I she still alive, did she die of sumpthin', or did she die from nothing'?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf/i]

Still alive at age 92.

In other news, Wikipedia is earnestly begging again.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:19 PM (ixS3i)

184
Oops

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:19 PM (ixS3i)

185 137 I saw Young Washington today - it was a pretty good movie.

I didn't know that Washington was friends with Gage before the Rev War...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 07, 2026 10:55 PM (sKqQm)

I got the impression that Gage was more of a rival than a friend, and Washington resented the distinctions between commissioned officers in the British army versus the regular officers in the Continental militia.

Posted by: Joemarine at July 07, 2026 11:20 PM (y171U)

186 127 126
Wallace, ID could do a couple of ONT's worth of content. Wild history from that town. Decent fly fishing up the hill from there too.
Posted by: scampydog

Stayed in the Jameson Hotel in Wallace. It’s haunted. No shit. Not scary. But spooky.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 07, 2026 11:20 PM (yEz+x)

187 131 Talk of the Interstates always reminds me of Wallace, ID which had the only stoplight on I90. . .
Posted by: buddhaha

Breezewood, PA has entered the chat and demands inclusion on the list of Godawful gov. regulations and stipulations that not only appear stupid but also do all they can do to negatively impact the taxpayer and users of the PA Turnpike and I70.

Asshoes.
Posted by: Tonypete

I skip the turnpike when I drive to Western PA. I take I70 to the South Breezewood exit, drive to Rt30, and take Rt30w to Bedford. I usually take I99 to Rt22 to Rt422. The turnpike is overpriced and dangerous.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at July 07, 2026 11:21 PM (sAmhv)

188 In other news, Wikipedia is earnestly begging again.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:19 PM (ixS3i)

When isn't Wikipedia begging for money - or a reliable, unbiased, honest replacement?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 07, 2026 11:22 PM (qx7Zg)

189 Big Sumpthin' stomped it:

"This video isn't available anymore"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot

It is; the hampsters ate the last letter. Try this one.

https://youtu.be/KYGgyQtSAdI

Posted by: mikeski at July 07, 2026 11:22 PM (VHUov)

190 You have expressed your opinions before concerning these home decor colors from the way back years.

One hesitates to ask how you felt about Avocado.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at July 07, 2026 11:06 PM (ixS3i)

It was nasty, they were all nasty. I ripped so much of that stuff out it wasn't funny.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 11:22 PM (S41Gd)

191 Mikeski

First two episodes for Season Three of Jobless Reincarnation has dropped on Crunchyroll. Eris Greyrat training to defeat the Dragon God.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:22 PM (2GVsD)

192 Is congress just a national version of an HOA?

Posted by: Unkaren at July 07, 2026 11:23 PM (HvTLT)

193 Remember in the British Regiment system, officer commissions were bought.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:24 PM (2GVsD)

194 I got to where I hate to drive much anymore. And when the gas prices went up it gave me an excuse to drive even less. But I use to love to drive, drove everywhere, went on road trips just for the heck of it. Never much cared for Interstates unless I was in a hurry. Interstates are boring. Taking my tapes or CD's helped with long drives. Lots of the country to see on the US highways and State highways.

Posted by: Case at July 07, 2026 11:24 PM (IY9No)

195
177 The 50s had better colors - shiny chrome, bright red.
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:14 PM (WL2lA)

Oh yeah - the first kitchen table I remember in my parents starter house was a 4 person square table, chrome legs and edging, red Formica top with the little boomerangs on it. I’d love to have that table again!

Posted by: Tom Servo at July 07, 2026 11:24 PM (VbqNm)

196 Two unrelated questions:

1) Has anyone heard from Joyenz today? Ciampino left us a year ago today, and I hope his daughters are doing well.

2) Do people who post articles get excluded from the top 10 comments of the week? The answer won't stop be from guest hosting ONTs. I'm just curious if my comments have dropped in quality.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 07, 2026 11:25 PM (qx7Zg)

197 On I-44 in Wichita Falls there is a sign there on the highway commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 70th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:25 PM (OwmWb)

198 Poor Bers. I understand completely, the *trauma* of the 1970s "decorator colors"-- Avocado, Harvest Gold, Burnt Orange, and Earth (poop brown).

Even Tupperware had those colors! I still have the brown measuring cups, both orange and gold measuring spoons sets. They remain in a kitchen drawer, not on display, except during use!

Posted by: JQ at July 07, 2026 11:12 PM (rdVOm)

The house we moved to when I was 6 had avocado, Mom redid the kitchen a few years later, and she went harvest gold, because it was the early 70's and mom was Mrs Mediterranean, as were most people back then ( a whole different rant). It was like that until I moved out. Nothing better than doing nice kitchens every day, vanquishing the horrible colors, and then coming home to it. Of course they finally redid the kitchen again a few years after I moved out. I busted my fathers balls every day about that kitchen. Our business was kitchens and baths, we did beautiful kitchens, and I'm living in a fucking sunflower. arghhh...

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 07, 2026 11:25 PM (S41Gd)

199 Willowed:
If the Dems get to pretend Barbara Boxer was still cogent and voting, Mitch is making speeches and running fucking marathons.
Posted by: nurse ratched

Barbara Boxer is still cogent (and looks pretty remarkable for being 85) www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn4Vx0rdxuQ

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at July 07, 2026 11:26 PM (DZ9Lv)

200 1) Has anyone heard from Joyenz today? Ciampino left us a year ago today, and I hope his daughters are doing well.

She was on the ONT last night, if my swiss cheese brain is working correctly.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 11:27 PM (GcWsw)

201 Interstates are boring. Taking my tapes or CD's helped with long drives. Lots of the country to see on the US highways and State highways.
Posted by: Case at July 07, 2026 11:24 PM (IY9No)

Charles Kuralt has entered AoS.

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:27 PM (OwmWb)

202 Well, I got that engine that I was working on torn down. All the main bearings are wiped out, except for #4, and it shows signs of oil starvation. The big shocka was #3 main bearing cap was installed improperly, hanging up on the lip of the crankcase web, but tightened down nevertheless. Result: end of cast-iron bearing cap all spread and cracked in two places. That may well have been the genesis of the bearing failure. Regardless, it is 100% certain proof that the previous "rebuilder" fucked up, big time. There is no excuse for that. Even if it happened by accident, a good shop would say, "Oh shit!", and get another main cap, line-hone it, and start over. Sending it out that way borders on criminal, IMHO.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:28 PM (1z8ji)

203 I think Joyenz posted in an earlier thread today about the passing of her father.

Posted by: Anna Puma at July 07, 2026 11:28 PM (2GVsD)

204 Posted by: Case at July 07, 2026 11:24 PM (IY9No)

Me and Brit Lass used to average 25,000 miles a year. After her adult son committed suicide in 2020 she kind of lost her zest for a lot of things. She's doing better but I would hate to tell you what that mileage is down to, but let's just say - not a lot.

Posted by: ... at July 07, 2026 11:28 PM (vE0+H)

205 She was on the ONT last night, if my swiss cheese brain is working correctly.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 11:27 PM (GcWsw)

She was definitely there last night, and made mention of the sad anniversary.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:29 PM (1z8ji)

206 192 Is congress just a national version of an HOA?
Posted by: Unkaren at July 07, 2026 11:23 PM (HvTLT)

HOAs are America’s version of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution in Cuba.

To wit, I walked past a neighborhood in Irving that had the Flock cameras up…for safety, of course, according to HOA signage.

Posted by: Cow Demon at July 07, 2026 11:29 PM (OwmWb)

207 Chainsmoker Cat is the most thorough anti-tobacco propaganda I have ever seen. And that poor catgirl is never going to quit smoking!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 07, 2026 11:30 PM (ZVgZ4)

208 She was on the ONT last night, if my swiss cheese brain is working correctly.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at July 07, 2026 11:27 PM (GcWsw)

She was definitely there last night, and made mention of the sad anniversary.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:29 PM (1z8ji)

That's why I asked. Losing a dad is hard; I hoped she took the anniversary well.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at July 07, 2026 11:30 PM (qx7Zg)

209 I got to where I hate to drive much anymore.

Same. People drive like they’re watching TikTok on their phones. Slowing down, then speeding up. Moving from lane to lane. How do the police know who’s driving drunk anymore?

Posted by: Unkaren at July 07, 2026 11:31 PM (HvTLT)

210 Speaking of highway systems. The last time I was in the Denver area (about 2 years ago)...some of the speed limit signs still say:

Speed Limit 55
Broncos 10 *spray painted*

Still legible after 36 years

Posted by: Orson at July 07, 2026 11:31 PM (dIske)

211 This story soubds very ...weird
Even suspicious

Daily mail:
Student pilot, 22, is forced to land her plane alone after instructor leaps to his death from cockpit mid-flight in Argentina

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:32 PM (WL2lA)

212 My favorite balls to eat are called bitteballen

—

Mmm eating balls

Posted by: Pete Bootyjudge at July 07, 2026 11:34 PM (Tpp9k)

213 Daily mail:
Student pilot, 22, is forced to land her plane alone after instructor leaps to his death from cockpit mid-flight in Argentina
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:32 PM (WL2lA)

Orea Tehconip.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 07, 2026 11:35 PM (1z8ji)

214 Despite what I said about “Chainsmoker Cat”, I’m still looking forward to “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” when it begins this season.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 07, 2026 11:35 PM (ZVgZ4)

215 Charles Kuralt has entered AoS.
Posted by: Cow Demon

So that's where he is!

Posted by: Mrs. Kuralt #1 at July 07, 2026 11:36 PM (DZ9Lv)

216 Student pilot, 22, is forced to land her plane alone after instructor leaps to his death from cockpit mid-flight in Argentina
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:32 PM (WL2lA)

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I hope they gave her a break on the hourly rate.

I had a few instructors who probably at least considered this.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 11:37 PM (6/7Fs)

217 Orea Tehconip.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

What?

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:37 PM (WL2lA)

218 What the bear said.

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 07, 2026 11:38 PM (gMXjs)

219 217 Orea Tehconip.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

What?
Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at July 07, 2026 11:37 PM (WL2lA

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Famous one-way flight service

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 07, 2026 11:38 PM (6/7Fs)

220 Women drivers.

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 07, 2026 11:39 PM (gMXjs)

221 Charles Kuralt has entered AoS.
Posted by: Cow Demon

That bastard!

Posted by: Mrs. Kuralt #2 at July 07, 2026 11:40 PM (DZ9Lv)

222 This story soubds very ...weird
Even suspicious

Daily mail:
Student pilot, 22, is forced to land her plane alone after instructor leaps to his death from cockpit mid-flight in Argentina
Posted by: vmom

"Her" plane and "his" death?

The rare reverse-order suicide-murder, after she turned him down? Thankfully the "murder" half failed.....

Posted by: mikeski clouseau at July 07, 2026 11:40 PM (VHUov)

223 I can remember as a wee lad when the DC Beltway was called the Circumferential. Mostly on the Maryland side, because Virginia was slow to finance since we were on the 'pay as you go' plan

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 07, 2026 11:41 PM (QE/gO)

224 New Strikes On Iran Significantly Stronger Than Earlier Attacks, As IRGC Targets US Navy Warships

US strikes on Iran announced, as 'heavy costs' for earlier targeting of multiple commercial vessels

Oil rises as Treasury revokes June 21 Iran oil waiver
Hormuz Threat Level Raised To "Severe"

Three maritime incidents reported on Hormuz in last 24 hours
Another unidentified vessel hit by a Drone

IRGC forces hit a Saudi Tanker

IRGC forces hit a Qatari LNG tanker

The U.S. has launched a significantly expanded wave of airstrikes on Iran that is four to five times larger than the strikes carried out 10 days ago, a U.S. official told Axios. The official said the operation is expected to continue for hours.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 07, 2026 11:41 PM (VQ0bX)

225 "Has anyone heard from Joyenz today? Ciampino left us a year ago today, and I hope his daughters are doing well."

Joyenz and her sister are still running their Feral Cat Rescue. Feel free to donate to help with the food and vet bills.

gofundme.com/f/25nta-feral-cat-rescue

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at July 07, 2026 11:42 PM (ObPM9)

226 @204. ...

Sorry for your wife's loss. It has to be hard on her to cope with losing her son. My mom use to tell me, parents need to go first.

Posted by: Case at July 07, 2026 11:43 PM (IY9No)

227 All of my free movie streaming services are asking for a vpn now.

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 07, 2026 11:44 PM (gMXjs)

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