January 13, 2012
— CDR M
Evening y'all. Um, Friday the 13th is it? Be careful out there, if you believe in superstition. Evidently, a lot of you DO have a fear of Friday the 13th. The official names for fear of Friday the 13th are friggatriskaidekaphobia and paraskevidekatriaphobia according to this article: Friday The 13th: The Superstitions And Skeptics.
An article on the National Geographic website reports that between 17 million and 21 million people in the U.S. suffer from some degree of fear related to the day.
So how many of you morons fear Friday the 13th?
Some interesting Friday the 13th facts:
Fidel Castro was born on Friday, Aug. 13, 1926, in Biran, Cuba.Celebrity twins Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were born on Friday, June 13, 1986.
Rapper Tupac Shakur died on Friday, Sept. 13, 1996, six days after being shot in Las Vegas.
Daredevil Sam Patch died on Friday, Nov. 13, 1829. Nicknamed "the Yankee Leaper," Patch died after jumping from the top of the falls of the Genesee River in Rochester, N.Y.
Heavy metal music pioneers Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album on Friday, Feb. 13, 1970.
US vs IRAN
Well, the Iranians have been in the news a lot lately with their threats of shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't too long ago that we were engaged in combat against the Iranians. Here's a recap of our previous engagements with the Iranians.
The Iranian frigate IS Sahand (F 74) burns after being attacked by the Joseph Strauss and A-6s. Sahand was hit by three Harpoon missiles, Skipper rocket-propelled bombs, a Walleye laser-guided bomb, and several 1,000-pound bombs. U.S. Navy photo
Doggeh TSA
James Bond Is A Prick
Haha. This video cracks me up. WARNING: There is a bit of language so if you are at work, be careful with the volume.
Bizarre Sex Deaths
I think this list was written before David Carradine's unfortunate foray into deviant sexual behavior in Thailand but here are 5 Most Bizarre Deaths During Sexual Intercourse.
ThereÂ’s something horribly ironic about dying in a funeral hearse. But it happens; just look at the case of Jose Agustino Noha. He worked in a funeral home and romantically had a favourite hearse he used to invite his girlfriend to spend some quality time in with him. After one occasion of doing the dirty the couple fell asleep and never woke up again. TheyÂ’d suffocated in their sleep after leaving the car running and carbon monoxide was leaked from the engine.
I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The Morning
I had no idea this quote had been used this much in other movies/shows.
Bumpersticker
I want this bumpersticker!
Unicorn Poop
Well, I'm still waiting on my damn Skittle Poopin' Unicorn but you can at least Make Your Own Unicorn Poop.
This unicorn poop, in reality, has a funny story. I told my mom that I was making some "Unicorn Sneezes" and she said "when are you going to make your unicorn sh*t?" And then it hit me...Great idea, Mom! It will take a dirty spin and become unicorn poop, instead! She doesn't want the credit for encouraging me, but I still thank her. Haha. BTW: These things are sparkly to the max. Even more-so than ANY art project. I wish that the video would have captured the magic. *cry*The real deal - it's made of sugar cookies, rainbow dragees, rainbow star sprinkles, white sparkle gel, and rainbow disco dust.
AOS HQ Lifestyle
Hmmm. Is the AOS HQ ONT Lifestyle going mainstream? Here's a collection of pictures taken during the recent No Pants Subway Ride.
Christina Hendricks
Pic of the day.
Gerard Butler
Since the 'ettes have spoken, here's your eye candy too since he was in the news this past week. Gerard Butler: Near-Death Surfing Accident Was 'Close Call'.
Puppies Galore
WARNING: Clicking this link will give you cute overload. Cute Puppies Galore!
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Except he didn't just point a rifle at you and ask you politely to get off his lawn. If he catches you trespassing on his property, especially while engaging in decadence, he will straight up murder your ass. A firm proponent of the Castle Doctrine.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 05:58 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:01 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: Penny at January 13, 2012 06:01 PM (eFMsP)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 09:56 PM (7W3wI)
Damn, I hear that. My mom passed away, my wife lost her job, my ronpaul-lovin' 9/11 truther stepson moved back in with us, my other stepson's dad died, one damn thing after another. 2012 almost HAS to be better, even if the Mayans are right.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:02 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:06 PM (ImSXR)
IIRC, this was the first incidence of anti-shipping missiles being used in a major naval battle. *Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong*.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:06 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:06 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: t-bird at January 13, 2012 06:06 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:07 PM (7yvLv)
So, since my wife and I are divorcing or whatever I'm staying at a friend's house. He lives with a roommate that is into d&d. Right now he's got a bunch of friends over playing this weird game. I know nothing of this game and am not interested in the slightest. They sure are into it though.
Go sit in for a bit. It's fun. Never getting laid again is a small price to pay.
Posted by: fluffy at January 13, 2012 06:08 PM (3SvjA)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:08 PM (7W3wI)
Bullshit.
Tupac isn't dead. He's hanging with Michael Jackson and Biggie Smalls on a small island in the South Pacific.
It's what they do when they don't die.
Posted by: ErikW at January 13, 2012 06:08 PM (rm7uw)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:09 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: toby928© at January 13, 2012 06:09 PM (GTbGH)
CDR M, I'm not a bumpersticker guy, but I would absolutely adorn my pickup with the Reagan number above!
Thanks for the ONT!
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:10 PM (7yvLv)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:10 PM (ImSXR)
Has anyone seen Pauline Davis tonight? She was recently terminated from her job, and I thought she would be seeking moron counsel?
Oh yeah, she's the chick who wore the fake penis!
Posted by: Doctor Fish at January 13, 2012 06:10 PM (TkGkA)
The lightning-resurrection of Jason Voorhees was much more um "plausable" than how they brought back Freddy in Nightmare 4 (it kinda just happened).
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:10 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:11 PM (ImSXR)
A/ Embrace me tightly.
B/Restrain me.
C/Dork me in the squeaker while choking me. Posted by: steevy
D) Come closer (so I can reach your wallet.)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 06:11 PM (7E1Ic)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:12 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:12 PM (ImSXR)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:13 PM (7W3wI)
The Falklands misunderstanding was in the early 80s, I think. Only remember the Sheffield being sunk by Exocet; there may well have been others.
A. What the hell were the Brits thinking making the superstructure of a warship of aluminum, and
2. What the hell were the Argentines thinking?
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:13 PM (7yvLv)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:14 PM (ImSXR)
I've been told every Friday night at about 12am there are awesome rap contests in Compton. Perhaps he would be interested.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 06:14 PM (7E1Ic)
they're FIGHTIN' DA MAN!!! dontcha know
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 10:12 PM (7FadD)
Yeah, while either getting rich or exploiting women or killing other black people. But DAYUM, check the bling! Maybe he'll grow out of it.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:14 PM (+MbqG)
Watching Lingere Football League on MTV2. Minnesota Valkyrie vs. Seattle Mist. Swear to God.
Football and boobehs. I'll add my own valu-rite to make for a great evening!
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 06:15 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:15 PM (ImSXR)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:15 PM (7yvLv)
So that's the playbook the MBM got from the SCOAMF now. It's OK not to be unbiased because the other side is a bunch of lying dicks whose racist opinion isn't fit to print
I can't wait for the "prosperity montages" every time the unemployment numbers rose "less than expected"
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:16 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:16 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 10:14 PM (7E1Ic)
I think the proper term for that is "gang-related gun-battles." Heh. I've wanted to take him down to Philly and dump him in an authentic 'hood for a while now but the wife would be upset.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:16 PM (+MbqG)
Yes, but in Nightmare 3, Freddy was consecrated and laid to rest. I suspect that Nightmare 3 was supposed to be the last Nightmare on Elm Street movie, but because Hollywood sucks, they decided to bring him back. How it happened...I still don't know. The one kid from Nightmare 3 (Kincaid) is dreaming about the junkyard and then he sees Freddy's body spontaneously reassemble. No explanation of how this happened is ever given.
The reassembly scene was okay, but if you want a cooler (if incomplete) body reassembly scene, check out Frank's transformation in the first Hellraiser.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:17 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at January 13, 2012 06:17 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 06:17 PM (j+Izh)
These should be mandatory in school lunchrooms
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:18 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:18 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: RushBabe at January 13, 2012 06:18 PM (tQHzJ)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:18 PM (ImSXR)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 10:15 PM
I can read the words but I don't understand.
Posted by: Moron ™ at January 13, 2012 06:18 PM (kqlYK)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:19 PM (7W3wI)
It's my birthday. I'm not trawlin for anything. But I feel like I know you retards well enough that I should say so for the sake of full disclosion.
So, good night. Have a nice Truman North's Birthday.
Posted by: Truman North at January 13, 2012 06:19 PM (I2LwF)
2. What the hell were the Argentines thinking?
The first time it was about nationalism.
This time it'll be about nationalism and oil. Look what they are trying to do now:
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:19 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:20 PM (ImSXR)
The Falklands misunderstanding was in the early 80s, I think. Only remember the Sheffield being sunk by Exocet; there may well have been others.
A. What the hell were the Brits thinking making the superstructure of a warship of aluminum, and
Posted by: L Rob in OK
There was a Perry-class frigate that was hit by two Exocets launched by an Iraqi plane back in...1987?
The Perry class also has an aluminum superstructure, was hit in the middle of the night, killed a bunch of sleeping sailors instantly, but the ship was still saved by vigorous and well trained damage control teams. I don't know what happened to the Sheffield, but I think part of it was a lack of energetic seamanship.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:20 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:20 PM (ImSXR)
It's my birthday. I'm not trawlin for anything. But I feel like I know you retards well enough that I should say so for the sake of full disclosion.
So, good night. Have a nice Truman North's Birthday.
Posted by: Truman North at January 13, 2012 10:19 PM (I2LwF)
HB, Truman! And many more.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:20 PM (+MbqG)
Joffen, I'm drinking beers with you by proxy as I feel your pain.
Not really but I'm drinking extra beers.
Seriously tho, I hope all is well.
Posted by: ErikW at January 13, 2012 06:21 PM (rm7uw)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 06:21 PM (dWuuB)
Lah-dee-fuckin-dah! Going to pay back the guy whose wall you just put your "art" on with the nice job you get with that degree?
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:22 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:22 PM (ImSXR)
The US Coast Guard Cutter Healy has arrived at Nome, Alaska.
This is the first successful transit of the Bering after the onset of winter sea ice. Hell-roaring Healy. Well done.
PS, Skipper's a woman.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 06:22 PM (ySTXt)
Apropos of nothing, Jason Goes to Hell just finished its Netflix run. It was pretty cool how they had Freddy's glove pull Jason's mask into the ground as the film's ending. And yes, I'm one of the few people who thought Freddy vs Jason was a ridiculous, yet fun "vs" monster movie.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:23 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: newser at January 13, 2012 06:23 PM (1xIZZ)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 06:23 PM (dWuuB)
Study links bacon to pancreatic cancer
sorry to be the bearer of bad news
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 10:21 PM (7FadD)
Meh. Everything on the planet has been linked to cancer, including water and good intentions. The next study will prove that bacon promotes 4-hour erections and all will be well again.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:24 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 06:24 PM (dWuuB)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:25 PM (7W3wI)
Posted by: Miss80s at January 13, 2012 06:25 PM (d6QMz)
TN -- Happy B-day. If I had known in time, I could've sent you that Reagan bumper sticker!
(BTW, the wife isn't wantonly gazing at you again, is she? Tell her it's your b-day and to leave you alone!)
Posted by: RushBabe at January 13, 2012 06:25 PM (tQHzJ)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 10:06 PM (ImSXR)
Man, that sucks balls dude. Did it once. Didn't like it.
Evening roonz and roonettez!!!
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:26 PM (yh0zB)
That was the USS Stark that was hit in the Persian Gulf back in 1987.
I actually visited the Stark in Cleveland a few years earlier as it was making a public relations tour of the port cities of the Great Lakes.
Some lady who was also touring the Stark asked a deck officer if this was an "exhibition" ship because they had put a plastic hatch on the Mk13 missile launcher so the visiting civvies could see the missile magazine below deck.
He eyed her coldly and said "Ma'am, this is a fully operational warship of the US Navy".
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:26 PM (sJTmU)
Kratos, my "what were they thinking" means, did they think they could win an armed confrontation with the Brits? At the time, Britain would have been among the 4 or 5 most powerful nations in the world and had a formidable navy.
A lecturer at an in-service academy I attended in '83 put it this way: Which would you most believe, British navy sails to south Atlantic to quell regional conflict with Argentina, or Argentine navy steams up the Thames to shell parliament?
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:27 PM (7yvLv)
The US Coast Guard Cutter Healy has arrived at Nome, Alaska.
This is the first successful transit of the Bering after the onset of winter sea ice. Hell-roaring Healy. Well done.
PS, Skipper's a woman.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 10:22 PM (ySTXt)
They've been having an incredibly nasty winter in AK this year. It's good that they can get through that way. There are little towns in south-central AK that have so much snow that they've run out of places to put it.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:27 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: RushBabe at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (tQHzJ)
Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (7W3wI)
There was a Perry-class frigate that was hit by two Exocets launched by an Iraqi plane back in...1987?
USS Starke...middle of the night by some raghead Iraqi/Iranian--small diff-- pilot, "accidentally".
That Vincennes thing? They call it a tragic accident. I call it justice.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 10:21 PM (7FadD)
I'm not convinced yet. A 38% increase of pancreatic cancer per 100 grams of processed meat consumed daily ( there are 453.5 g per pound)? I don't like these meta-analyses (which assume the 11 clinical trials are all done in a similar manner), and I'd like a proposed mechanism of tumorgenic action before swearing off all meat consumption.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:28 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:29 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 06:29 PM (7E1Ic)
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 13, 2012 06:29 PM (ImSXR)
This is Ohio Dan working with Dragon speech recognition software. Not everything works perfectly yet. For example, I didn't really say more nets but you can figure out what I meant. Sometimes Dan comes out damn. Also navigating around on the page is a little cumbersome. I can't figure out how to hit the return or enter my command. If I try to scroll down with my voice to post that doesn't work. So let's try tab. Note it didn't work. I guess I will have to go to the effort of scrolling down and doing it manually. Life is tough.
It does work a little better than when I yell upstairs for my wife to get me a scotch on Iraq's he he he I rocks should have been on the rocks. Either way I'm going to have to move to get my scotch. Also, one has to mention punctuation.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:30 PM (JKNDp)
There was a Perry-class frigate that was hit by two Exocets launched by an Iraqi plane back in...1987?
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 10:20 PM (sJTmU)
USS Stark. She was repaired and returned to service, I remember seeing her alongside the pier when I was on Forrestal. Not sure if she's still in service or not.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:30 PM (yh0zB)
What to do? Start a war with the British again
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:31 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:32 PM (bxiXv)
Me too.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 10:29 PM (bxiXv)
You fellas must not live in America full time, eh?
Posted by: Queasy over King Barry at January 13, 2012 06:32 PM (tQHzJ)
Steevy, this was back circa 1985 - 1987. Don't know what the Navy is up to these days.
The Mk 13 magazine could hold Standard SM1 missiles, Harpoons or ASROC, and fire control officer could select what they wanter to launch.
But as an AA weapon it's pretty weak compared to an AEGIS cruiser or an Arleigh Burke class destroyer.
They might still be keeping some of them around for Anti submarine warfare duty, but the Perry's were pretty weak sauce, after all. Not knocking the sailors that served on them, just not much of a warship. A "Zumwalt" creation, I think.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:34 PM (sJTmU)
That Vincennes thing? They call it a tragic accident. I call it justice.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 10:28 PM (PddVe)
They were in our battle group. The first mention we got was that they had shot down an Iranian F-14. Big damn F-14, 2 pilots and 240 RIOs.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:34 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:34 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 10:27 PM (7yvLv)
The Argentine thought they probably could win, if they perceived Britain as a dessicated has-been Empire that wouldn't waste its depleting resources securing an island thousands of miles away.
And there is debate that without the professionalism of the British military and their long experience in warfare, the Brits may have been forced to concede the Falklands. Here's one point of view:
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:34 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: elizabethe is only here for the d & d at January 13, 2012 06:34 PM (ffcLo)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (Y+DPZ)
except this time they might actually win
The outcome would most likely depend on the national will (what's left of it anyway) of the Brits. And I'm sure the Brits could depend on their ally of long standing, the US of A. Right. Right?
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (7yvLv)
You fellas must not live in America full time, eh?
Posted by: Queasy over King Barry at January 13, 2012 10:32 PM (tQHzJ)
Most of the time. Other times, I live in an alcohol induced fog. It eases the pain a bit.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (yh0zB)
"disclosion" ??? What the fuck? I looked and looked at that word, and it didn't seem right. But I couldn't figure out what was wrong with it.
Thanks to all the morons and moronettes for the well wishes!
Posted by: Truman North at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 06:35 PM (Feir1)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: The MFM at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (npr0X)
They were in our battle group. The first mention we got was that they had shot down an Iranian F-14. Big damn F-14, 2 pilots and 240 RIOs.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT
You probably know much more about this than a simple civilian, but I thought I read that the airliner shot down had an F-14 IFF transponder on it and that was why Vincennes shot it down (by mistake?).
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 10:35 PM (JKNDp)
It'll probably look like a Ted Kennedy speech.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (+MbqG)
Big damn F-14, 2 pilots and 240 RIOs.
*snicker*....sorry that's cold. I guess I shouldn't feel that way...probably kids and women on that plane. At the time I thought: better 240 Iraqi civilians than one American sailor.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:37 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Jimmah at January 13, 2012 06:38 PM (TMeYE)
Mass. witches assembling to end Tim Tebow's season, keep Tom Brady's alive
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:38 PM (UR5vq)
I got married on Friday the 13th.
Couldn't arrange the divorce to hit another one...shame, that.
'evening, moronsphere
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 06:39 PM (dlrDa)
I forgot to carry the 1.
We're still fucked unless you give me more money
Posted by: Algore, god of thunder at January 13, 2012 06:40 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:41 PM (7yvLv)
In my best Spock impersonation, "fascinating".
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:41 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: rickl at January 13, 2012 06:41 PM (sdi6R)
@ 117
It was an Iranian airliner. The US Government paid reparations to as many families as they could without going through the Iranian government.
By their own declaration, we have been "at war" with Iran since 1979.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:42 PM (sJTmU)
Evening, 'rons!
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 06:42 PM (QQAJP)
I got married on Friday the 13th.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 10:39 PM (dlrDa)
Piss poor planning, eh?
Posted by: ErikW at January 13, 2012 06:43 PM (rm7uw)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 06:43 PM (dWuuB)
Tim Tebow buys tickets for sick kids to come to the games and loves Jesus
That Tebow is a horrible role model and America will celebrate when he's put in his place by the wonderful Tom Brady
Posted by: The MBM at January 13, 2012 06:43 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: The Salem Witches at January 13, 2012 06:43 PM (FcR7P)
Care to guess what the "j-word" is?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 06:44 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 06:44 PM (QQAJP)
IIRC The plane was Iranian, but many of the passengers were Asian nationals of various countries, guest workers and the like ...
Posted by: Adriane at January 13, 2012 06:44 PM (crQEo)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:44 PM (bxiXv)
Piss poor planning, eh?
Nah, figured it'd be an easy anniversary to remember. Haven't forgot one since!
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 06:45 PM (dlrDa)
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 10:42 PM (sJTmU)
Yes I see I wrote Iraqi. Too many Drifters.
Anyone see The Happening? Worth finishing?--no spoilers pleeze.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 06:45 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: Valiant at January 13, 2012 06:46 PM (aFxlY)
I love how the mainstream press takes pictures of Tebow, makes him famous for praying and then complains about his praying.
He's got a lot of gaul for praying on TV.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:46 PM (JKNDp)
I got married on Friday the 13th.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 10:39 PM (dlrDa)
Piss poor planning, eh?
FIFY"
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:46 PM (7yvLv)
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 10:37 PM (sJTmU)
The official story is that an inexperienced radar operator misread the transponder code and the radar track and thought the jet was in a descent towards the ship, and a jumpy crew launched the missile. IIRC, the Sammy B had just recently hit a mine, so the smallboy crews were a bit...tetchy (BTW, the burning frigate above was a direct result of the Sammy B's mine strike).
Unofficially, the crews are highly trained and there are many layers of command to go through to OK a missile launch, and we have all seen what kind of damage a fully loaded commercial jet can do...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: t-bird at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Book at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (YMKnG)
That would be "gall". "Gaul" would be if he sacrificed the entire opposing team to Toutatis
Posted by: Vercingetorix at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (QQAJP)
Nah, figured it'd be an easy anniversary to remember. Haven't forgot one since!
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 10:45 PM (dlrDa)
Uh huh.
Posted by: ErikW at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (rm7uw)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (bxiXv)
Seeandbee: 1912
November 9, 1912. Wyandotte, Michigan. "Steamer Seeandbee on the ways just before the launch." 8x10 glass negative, Detroit Publishing Co.
Red Cross Dog: 1917
Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Miss Carter Mullikin, Holton-Arms School." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
$900 Million: 1914
1914. "Treasury Department, Office of Comptroller of Currency -- bond vault. Contains bonds to the value of $900 million securing government deposits and postal savings fund." National Photo Co. glass negative.
Posted by: Miss80s at January 13, 2012 06:47 PM (d6QMz)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:48 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 06:48 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:49 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 06:51 PM (E7yM+)
Your Hair is Human
Posted by: Meghan McCain, English is my 2nd language at January 13, 2012 06:51 PM (Y+DPZ)
Washington, D.C., circa 1917. "Miss Carter Mullikin, Holton-Arms School." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.
That's a nice doggeh Miss80s, thanks! WANT!
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 06:51 PM (UR5vq)
Everyone makes mistakes. That's why they put erasers on penises
Posted by: Meghan McCain, English is my 2nd language at January 13, 2012 06:51 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 10:43 PM (dWuuB)
Isn't it though?
Too many Drifters.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 10:45 PM (PddVe)
I'm pretty sure that is technically impossible. No one can have "too many Drifters", it is the nectar of the gods.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:52 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 06:52 PM (Feir1)
Truman - Happy B-Day!
Joffen - the one guy is the "Dungeon Master" (DM). Every 'adventure' has a DM, and only he knows what's going on.. it's ultimate nerdy shit. I play once a week at lunch at work with some other old geeks like me. It's more social than anything.
and sorry about the divorce.. if that's a bad thing. sometimes it isn't.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at January 13, 2012 06:53 PM (UTq/I)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 06:54 PM (QQAJP)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 10:54 PM (QQAJP)
Personally, I wouldn't be SEEN in a place so seedy that they would serve alcohol to a dude like me.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 06:56 PM (yh0zB)
That Vincennes thing? They call it a tragic accident. I call it justice.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 10:28 PM (PddVe)
I had to be a contact point for families trying to find out about whether their loved ones were on that flight or not. That was a pretty rough deal, and not so much for me.
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 06:56 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 06:56 PM (bxiXv)
So I guess what I gotta do tomorrow is hike down to Loserville / Boulder Jr. and see which bars I get locked out of like on New Year's.
Locked out, not tossed out? You have truly reached the heights, Mr H.
Loserville = Louisville?
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 06:57 PM (7yvLv)
Everyone makes mistakes. That's why they put erasers on penises.
Ha ha Ha gasp ha ha ha ha! The commenters on this blog or the rudest crudest and funniest SO B's around.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 06:57 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 06:57 PM (Y+DPZ)
No one can have "too many Drifters", it is the nectar of the gods.
Thank you sir--most people have never heard of it. Isn't it the best evah?
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 06:57 PM (PddVe)
Unofficially, the crews are highly trained and there are many layers of command to go through to OK a missile launch, and we have all seen what kind of damage a fully loaded commercial jet can do...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT
Didn't the CO of theVincennes get cashiered and spend some time in a Federal Penitentiary making small rocks out of big rocks?
I remember seeing a film clip on the Nightly News (back when I watched TV News) of the bridge of the Vincennes right after the shootdown, and they were pretty stoked, until they found out what they had shot down. Or I may have been misremembering that, too.
Thanks for the comment about it.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch writes..... at January 13, 2012 06:58 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 06:58 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 06:59 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Blaster at January 13, 2012 06:59 PM (Fw2Gg)
Posted by: t-bird at January 13, 2012 06:59 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 13, 2012 07:00 PM (r4wIV)
I can't shake the feeling that Ace went to the movies tonight
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 07:00 PM (Y+DPZ)
Except for all of your facts being incorrect -- I like your plan!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJconservative) at January 13, 2012 07:00 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 07:01 PM (/izg2)
I wonder if he channeled his dead wife for the judge
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 07:01 PM (Y+DPZ)
Bullshit. That plane was full of frozen corpses. Remember the initial news reports with video of intact, unburned bodies.
I forgot about that. But see NC Ref's post.
So which one the hell was it?
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 07:01 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 13, 2012 07:01 PM (r4wIV)
Yup.
Wear a hockey goalie mask and a cup, and you should be okay.
Except for the blood loss.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJconservative) at January 13, 2012 07:01 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:02 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 10:57 PM (PddVe)
I love Drifters. It is my very favorite pale ale. Sierra Nevada is a close second, but if the two of them are side by side on the shelf...it's the Drifters every time. They're kind of hard to find around here, the Food Lion in town stopped carrying it so I have to go to the Harris Teeter in Wake Forest. Only reason I'll go in there cause they have the Defenseless Victim Zone sign on the door. Normally I won't do business with a place like that, but for Drifters I'll take off the hardware long enough to go in and come back out.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:02 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at January 13, 2012 07:03 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 13, 2012 07:03 PM (r4wIV)
I am not shitting you.
Video of #BAM Conference
Article about #BAM vs. jazz
I could not give fuck-all about jazz. It doesn't move me one way or another. I am simply fed up every butt hurt grievance monger who wants to flog their hurt feelings and bully one and all over it.
'Nuff said; I'm off this.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:03 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: Julius Caesar at January 13, 2012 07:04 PM (dWuuB)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:04 PM (Feir1)
Heh, yeah, the guy whose house I #occupy'ed when I first moved here called it that...
I expected Boulder to be Boulder. I wasn't quite prepared for all the Polis and Bennet signs out in Louisville back in '10. Louisville is, mostly, for Boulderites who can't quite afford to live there, and don't want to deal with the toilet-hoboes... but still like to be seen as among those who care.
I like the place, and the people in my immediate area aren't so bad, but then I steer clear of the SWPLs.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 07:04 PM (QQAJP)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 13, 2012 07:06 PM (r4wIV)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at January 13, 2012 07:07 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:07 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: MrObvious at January 13, 2012 07:07 PM (t4++D)
My dad was a medic in the Air Force. There was a plane wreck, the plane broke up and didn't catch fire, but a lot of guys died in awful ways. He was out wading in jet fuel picking up mostly frozen body parts for hours.
One of the most sobering moments in my life was just a few days before I first went on flying status. The medics took footprints and a lock of my hair to put in the medical records since helmets and boots tend to be relatively intact after the crash, making ID of the body parts easier. Second thoughts? Maybe, but hell, I was only 21 years old and immortal!
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 07:07 PM (7yvLv)
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 07:08 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:09 PM (bxiXv)
My dad was a huge gentle guy, it was hard on him doing that work. He really didn't like to talk about it much.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 13, 2012 07:09 PM (r4wIV)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:10 PM (Feir1)
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 07:11 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 10:54 PM (QQAJP)
Personally, if I was you, I'd go to the nearest Cheeky Monk (why there isn't one in Boulder is unfathomable), eat a bowlful of Mussels et Frites, and get housed on the high-test Belgian stuff. If that doesn't work, there's always Avery. The clientele is not the best, but at least there's some good beer.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:11 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 07:11 PM (QQAJP)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 07:12 PM (7E1Ic)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 07:12 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: t-bird at January 13, 2012 07:13 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 11:08 PM (/izg2)
I've had the Sweetwater, and it is good. Not as good as the Drifters, but good.
IIRC the Vincennes' skipper did not get reprimanded, but later on his wife's minivan got blown up in what they said was a terrorist attack. IIRC there was an NCIS episode loosely based on the incident. M80B?
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:13 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 07:14 PM (UR5vq)
It's not exactly walking distance. But I've stopped there once a week driving back from work. ONE beer maximum; but the burgers / wings / mountain-oysters are good enough that I don't need the beer to be happy.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 07:14 PM (QQAJP)
Posted by: eman at January 13, 2012 07:14 PM (dWuuB)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 07:15 PM (7E1Ic)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at January 13, 2012 11:12 PM (7E1Ic)
It is hard to beat, but the Drifters edges it out. Speaking of Sierra Nevada...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:15 PM (yh0zB)
I'm listening to jazz right now, I kind of like Miles Davis
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:05 PM (7FadD)
Nothing's wrong with jazz, except calling it "jazz". Something that whitey co-opted and named with resulting negative connotations, misery, woe and butt hurt... according to Nicholas Payton, for whom nothing but BAM (for Black American Music) will suffice.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:16 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:18 PM (+1TUS)
Normally I won't do business with a place like that, but for Drifters I'll take off the hardware long enough to go in and come back out.
If they run out let me know and I'll ship you some. I go to Total Wine, a free fire zone. But even Publix carries it here, another clear weapons area.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 07:18 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: mike at January 13, 2012 07:18 PM (WNvlG)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 11:16 PM (Og1Kk)
So...what does Mel Torme sing then?
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:20 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (Feir1)
Before I settled down, my main downtown hangout was the Laughing Goat. Cheap wine and wifi, and live acts. I was the token conservative, lol.
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (QQAJP)
Posted by: Jumbo Jogging Shrimp at January 13, 2012 11:18 PM (qjUnn)
If you do, be sure to let us know. Good luck!
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (yh0zB)
Where's the Tebow? I sure wish tomorrow's game was earlier.
Posted by: mike at January 13, 2012 11:18 PM (WNvlG)
Have we all got our Tebow jerseys for the rioting tomorrow? 'Cause you know we're bound and determined to do it, no matter what the outcome of the Broncos - Patriots game.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:21 PM (SsG4J)
Well, I do want to cut myself, but I'm in the middle of filling out job applications, so I have an excuse.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:22 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 11:21 PM (Feir1)
All is well then. M80B can usually give you the episode name and original air date as well as a brief synopsis, but simple confirmation is all I was looking for.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:23 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:23 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:23 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:23 PM (Feir1)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:21 PM (7FadD)
Piker. Did you read any of the long-form articles posted a couple days ago? The science-centric pieces are fairly well done.Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (+MbqG)
Geesh Marky Mark's a pussy in this movie
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (PddVe)
Have we all got our Tebow jerseys for the rioting tomorrow?
Gators or Broncos? I can't decide. Broncos is the obvious choice, but the Gators championship jersey has brought me good luck in the past.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 11:23 PM (Feir1)
Getting a little late, isn't it?
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:24 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:26 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (+MbqG)
Yep. Put hollowpoints in it and it will be more than sufficient. They also make glazer rounds, kind of like shotgun shells, in case your house is close by to the neighbors' houses.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:26 PM (yh0zB)
The answer is "maybe." I would go a different way.
Like 12 ga.Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:26 PM (bxiXv)
Anyone see The Happening? Worth finishing?--no spoilers pleeze.
No, no! Abort, abort! Stop watching, while you still can!
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 07:26 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:21 PM (SsG4J)
Y'know, I was just idly considering Peaches' ass myself....
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 07:26 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 11:23 PM (Feir1)
Getting a little late, isn't it?
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (yh0zB)
***cue the old-school porn music***
Bow-chicka-WOW-wow..........
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 07:27 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (+MbqG)
Only if you can't afford a shotgun.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:27 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Boulder Toilet Hobo at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (QQAJP)
It has almost nothing to do with field yells, work songs, and hollers. And blues? Strictly a 20th-century invention (and W.C. Handy said so). Sure enough, black musicians did play an early version of hot ragtime -- the availability of cheap Union Army surplus brass instruments in New Orleans is often given as the genesis -- but as a developed form, you look first to Louis Moreau Gottschalk, then to Gershwin. A New Yorker cartoon once attributed it to Steve Allen. Scott Joplin wrote rags, not jazz.
It's every bit as French Impressionist as it is Black American, and heavily klezmer, too. When it was being denounced as the devil's music, its detractors were just as impressed with its Jewishness as with its blackness. It's a cultural fusion music, and black nationalists have gotten away with way too much credit for it. Also, driven many potential listeners away, for two generations now.
There aren't that many contemporary black Americans who even like it.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (ySTXt)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (E7yM+)
My ring finger is okay, the middle one still hurts. Can't play at all, but our resident axemen have assured me that's normal. Thanks for asking.
I so admire your upcoming healthy eating choices!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:28 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 11:26 PM (bxiXv)
Not much can top a good 12 gauge for around-the-house use. I have two of them, a short barrel 8 round jobbie for around the house and a long barrel autoloader for Daffy.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:29 PM (yh0zB)
Is .38 special sufficient for home defense purposes?
well... better than a baseball bat or a 9-iron
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 07:29 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:29 PM (Feir1)
Geesh Marky Mark's a pussy in this movie
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (PddVe)
Are you blogging from inside the theatre in direct contravention of the opening PSA that told you not to? Are you? Out with it!
Posted by: Scowlly McScolderson, FLOTUS at January 13, 2012 07:29 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: NC Ref at January 13, 2012 07:30 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:31 PM (bxiXv)
Yep. Put hollowpoints in it and it
will be more than sufficient. They also make glazer rounds, kind of
like shotgun shells, in case your house is close by to the neighbors'
houses.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 11:26 PM (yh0zB)
It's a duplex so that's definitely a strong consideration.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 07:31 PM (+MbqG)
Hah, if I am gonna drink, nine times out of ten, it's gonna be in the morning. I love Bloody Mary's in the morning, and I also love Mimosas/Poinsettia's/Kir Royales with Asti instead of champagne.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:32 PM (SsG4J)
A bunch of different companies. Raytheon, General Dynamics, BAE, etc. Also a few government jobs.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:33 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:34 PM (j+Izh)
Are you blogging from inside the theatre in direct contravention of the opening PSA that told you not to? Are you? Out with it!
No...I'm too far behind the times and screw movie theaters anyway..I mean The Happening. And get off my ass, Worf.
Posted by: USS Diversity at January 13, 2012 07:34 PM (PddVe)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:34 PM (yh0zB)
Generally speaking a decent .38 will be more expensive than a decent (basic) 12ga pump.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 11:28 PM (bxiXv)
Absolutely. That is why I profess the Mossy 500 to be the best possible home defense option for the poor. Cheaper than an Xbox, nearly (but not completely, as humanity continues to defy "nearly") idiot-proof, and simple to run. If you can only have one, that's the way to go. If the OP can afford walkabout options as well, then we can discuss pistols.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:34 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:34 PM (Feir1)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 11:31 PM (bxiXv)
I always thought a preference for that mode of entry meant one was ghey, NTTIAWWT, *shrugs*. I was traumatized at an early job when a guy younger than me openly solicited advice on anal from a woman co-worker and she readily complied. *shivers*
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (UR5vq)
Posted by: NukemHill at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (7WLzC)
I didn't think your cholesterol results were bad enough to resort to last resort methods, but perhaps I'm confusing you with someone else? Good luck, though!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:35 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 11:29 PM (Feir1)
Y'know, that will get you turfed from most of the restaurants that I've ever been to. Most places don't let you back to the kitchen.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:36 PM (yh0zB)
well, it is more like "last resort"
this is an 800 cal/day diet, along with periodic blood tests and vitamins and anti-gallstone medicine and whatnot
if this doesn't work, then I am going to say fukitall, buy $1 million in 40-year term life insurance, and stock up on bacon
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:31 PM (7FadD)
My gf's doing a similar thing with http://www.hmrprogram.com/ -- it seems to be doing well for her.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 07:36 PM (kaalw)
I am not sure what to make of that one
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:26 PM (7FadD)
Polywater: it's the coming thing!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:36 PM (Og1Kk)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 07:37 PM (+MbqG)
Shotguns are good too, but often not as quick and easy to access when seconds count.
Try it, ya filthy animal!
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 07:37 PM (7yvLv)
Ugh. I don't like hearing that.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:38 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:38 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: andycanuck at January 13, 2012 07:39 PM (sHY5w)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:39 PM (j+Izh)
MSN's home page has an article on how the the quote on the MLK memorial was screwed up. I was in DC in Nov. and that's not all that is screwed they screwed up. Here's a pic and the article. The statue has MLK scowling down with his arms folded across his chest. The austerity of the lines in his clothes seam more like a Chairman Mao or Stalin type statue and I'm not sure white granite or sandstone is the best material for a statue of a black civil rights leader.
All in all I think the statue falls short as a national monument.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 07:40 PM (JKNDp)
Is this your first pistol? If so, I recommend a .357, federal agency surplus if available, and load that with .38 special. The little bit of extra heft absorbs recoil, and the old joke was if you couldn't hit the guy with six tries, at least you can still throw the gun at him, and don't try that with a Glock. It will shoot .38 just fine, and if you get edgy about it later you can gradually transition to the more powerful round. S&W makes a 7-shooter.
You should have at least 4 inches of barrel. Six is better.
Also, do not mention PITA son-in-law in same thread with gun bleg.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 07:40 PM (ySTXt)
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 11:33 PM (+1TUS)
Cree is hiring. You'd probably have to move to NC.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:41 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 07:41 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 07:41 PM (Feir1)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 11:34 PM (j+Izh)
If you're in a life-or-death situation where you're trying to encourage behavior by the sound of a slide, I'd suggest you just shoot. Normal crooks will run like the wind when they see the gun..make sure you win the fight against those who might feel like pushing forward. That whole racking the forearm thing is ridiculous. If you're at the point where you're ready to point a loaded shotgun at someone and then put your finger on the trigger, pull it. If you're willing to point it at someone (rule 2) and then put a finger on the trigger (rule 3), pull. Things have progressed to a point where inaction results in harm to you, or those you love.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:42 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 07:42 PM (+MbqG)
I also have to wonder if NASA has a working LENR device of some sort. If it does that could be a real game changer. We would also have to wonder why NASA hasnÂ’t revealed the device to the public or the press. Perhaps theyÂ’re waiting for tests or a patent.
Another possibility is that President Obama is keeping the device under wraps and planning to publicly unveil it during the Presidential campaign this fall. That would certainly get him a few votes. This is highly probably because it would justify his green energy technology agenda which has received a lot of criticism in recent months.Either way it looks like the LENR deniers are going to have to change their tunes and eat their words. It also looks like this revolutionary energy source has high level support in Washington.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:43 PM (Og1Kk)
Hm, thanks. Unfortunately, I'm not an engineer, so most of those are out of the running. Still worth a look, however.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:43 PM (+1TUS)
The opposite of nice is dick. Most folks know that.
Then perhaps you should strive to be less of a dick? I posted a link. so sorry you didn't like it, or that it didn't adhere to your personal views on how links should be posted. If you want a link posted in ways you find less offensive, then try being less offensive in turn.
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 07:43 PM (hFGXE)
You should have at least 4 inches of barrel. Six is better.
That's what she said.
Hanging curve - I couldn't help myself.
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 07:44 PM (7yvLv)
YES that is what I am doing, HMR
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:38 PM (7FadD)
One small warning -- we switched dishwashing detergents because the HMR meals leave a film. Finish Powerballs cost 4x per load, but actually cleans the stuff off.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 07:44 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 13, 2012 07:45 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 11:37 PM (+MbqG)
I'll chime in with a "no" as well, unless you really have a grudge against yourself. The no-stock shotties are hard to handle and slow to come back on target. I like the Maverick 88 because it's short and therefore quick to point and less likely to get tangled in door frames and such (unlike the Franchi that would probably hit on every door frame I tried to go through). Mossberg (who makes the Maverick) also makes a similar version of their venerable 500, one of the most excellent shotguns on the planet (the Maverick is virtually identical with the exception of the safety placement). Remington and Winchester also make very fine shotguns.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:46 PM (yh0zB)
what positions are you applying for?
Mostly analyst positions at the moment. It kind of sucks, because I'm an intel officer whose never worked an intel job. I've worked in medical unit, and as a brigade planner, but never in an intel shop.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 07:48 PM (+1TUS)
holy shit, van halen has entered the 'wrap it up gramps' award
ugggh
hola all, the girl has discovered 'jump' by house of pain
uggggh again
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 07:48 PM (MedXx)
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 11:42 PM (+MbqG).
Stevens and Stoeger. Basically the "sub-brands" of Savage and Beretta. A plain-Jane Mossberg 500 with an 18" barrel will do what you want. If I were in your shoes, that's where I'd head. Wally, Academy, and Dick's usually have them on sale a few times a year.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:48 PM (lJJMb)
Well, you best have some good recipes prepared for when you go off this 800 calorie diet (which I also agree is too little for an adult male or female, for that matter), or you'll gain it all back. You do need a plan for the rest of your life.
If this is the jumpstart you need, then more power to you, but do have some good recipes that you love ready to welcome you off your diet!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:49 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 11:40 PM (ySTXt)
Heh. Attention DHS monitors: he annoys me but not to the point of murder. This is strictly a matter of home defense. I figure having a .357 to back up a 12 gauge is the most optimal arrangement. Thanks for all the advice, and it was nice to initiate some moron gun-gabbing. And now, off to bed.
Posted by: joncelli at January 13, 2012 07:49 PM (+MbqG)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 07:49 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 07:49 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 13, 2012 07:49 PM (Og1Kk)
271 Is .38 special sufficient for home defense purposes?
If you also have a switchblade and Charles-Bronson-grade bad-assery, then yes.
Otherwise, a 4 C-cell Maglite, 10 cans of pepper spray, a stun gun with 3 new extra batteries, a wooden bat, a cell phone (fully charged), a large BDU shirt (for the pockets to carry everything), your choice of pants and boots (a cup will help), and earplugs and a 12 guage pump shotgun with a box or two of shells should do it.
Posted by: Arbalest at January 13, 2012 07:50 PM (COAER)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:50 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 07:51 PM (j+Izh)
DngrMse you didn't post a link, you posted a bunch of characters - but what you did post, yes, could lead people to a video of underage girls in skimpy outfits doing hula dances. And you're wondering again why that shit doesn't make it to the ONT? Yeah, this place isn't for you to enjoy Roman Polanski fantasies of sex with jailbait. go away.
It's Hula. It's a competition, and so far as I know, it's a legitimate contest. that typically features adult women, portraying dances native to their culture. If I've ever hinted, or suggested underage anything. be a man, and prove it now. Post it.
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 07:51 PM (hFGXE)
Posted by: Errol at January 13, 2012 07:51 PM (vewos)
Posted by: AltonJackson at January 13, 2012 07:52 PM (JMmQ9)
Okay, pump-action 12 gauge, full stock, 6-8 rounds. I've heard good things about Mossberg and Maverick. Who else manufactures an affordable (<$450) home defense shotgun?
You can always go with the classic: Remington 870.
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 13, 2012 07:52 PM (SgLsM)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:53 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 07:53 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: L Rob in OK at January 13, 2012 07:54 PM (7yvLv)
Mossberg may make the best shotgun in the world for carrying on your boat (that's not a joke). But unless you have some shotgun experience, you are likely to find them kind of fierce.
One positive of shotgunning is that it's much longer-accepted than combat pistol, and it's easy to find a gun club that puts on weekly trapshoots for fairly cheap practice. In many cities, it's a project to find a pistol range.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 07:54 PM (ySTXt)
I found my 18 1/2", 7 round Remington 870 at Bud's Gun Shop online for $325 not so long ago.
They tend to have the best online deals.
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 13, 2012 07:55 PM (SgLsM)
After four days of coughing without it blossoming into a cold, I think I've got bronchitis. Time to drag the facial steamer out of storage and put an end to this crap.
I used to go hit the steam room when I felt that way. I would alternate between a dip in the pool and the sauna. Probably give me a coronary if I tried that shit now.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 07:55 PM (JKNDp)
For all the concern about overpenetration, I've never once heard of a real world instance of someone getting hit as a result of it.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 11:49 PM (X3vSL)
Certainly not with JHP / other bullet configurations used in "Oh Shit!" situations. Overpenetration, except in apartments and townhomes, isn't generally an issue until you start shooting a rifle. Overpenetration is much like overkill (except it exists, unlike "overkill", dead being an absolute) - it's a secondary worry, if you are confronted with a situation wherein you are required to shoot the person in front of you in order to remain living. Find what you can shoot, get good at it, and let it go, hoping you never need it, with occasional practice as you deem necessary.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 07:55 PM (lJJMb)
Are other meats as good when prepared on them?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 07:55 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 07:56 PM (hFGXE)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 07:56 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 07:58 PM (MedXx)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 11:55 PM (lJJMb)
I would add...get some training. Take a CHP course even if you never plan on getting your concealed permit just to see what the laws are like in your home area. In NC once upon a time (pre Castle Defense) it was perfectly legal to shoot someone through the door as they were trying to break in, but once they were in you couldn't touch them as long as they weren't threatening you.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 07:58 PM (yh0zB)
friday 13th? i forgot
hmmmmm, lets check........
yep, wife and daughter are still here, damn my bad luck
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 07:59 PM (MedXx)
One more idea on home defense: possibly the best of both worlds is the Taurus Judge revolver. It carries 5 rounds, and will fire either .45 caliber bullets or .410 gauge shotgun shells. You can even combine the two (as in alternating bullet and shotgun shell) in the same load.
It is an extremely effective weapon, and especially helpful in close quarters.
CDNNinvestments.com has them for $399
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 13, 2012 08:00 PM (SgLsM)
elizabethe, you mean the nitrites? I have always been skeptical of those. They would seem to be excellent pro-oxidants. Didn't think it would be all that healthy to be eating them. But they came with teh baconz, so what's a moron to do? Glad to know there's nitrite-free bacon now.
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 10:36 PM (7FadD)
Nitrates were one of the earliest canned meat preservatives. It was in Spam for years.My father used to travel to the nearest Army Depot to buy food for six (1970's) and always bought at least one GI can of "processed meat" (GI Spam). It was an olive drab can about 4"x4" by about a foot long.
Right on the label it said it contained nitrates. So did almost every other type of canned meat (I was into chemistry at that age so I remember it well).
The government has been trying for decades to ban it but they haven't been able to do it because they haven't been able to prove it as a health risk.
Our family ate a ton of nitrite preserved meat over the years and we should all be dead by now. One year (I think when he was in Korea) my father had a Christmas "turkey" made out of sculpted GI spam.
If you look at the latest "scientific claims", eating nitrate processed foods raises your likelihood of contracting pancreatic cancer by about 0.4%. And that's after decades of scientific studies aimed at trying to get it banned.
Eat your bacon -- you're more likely to die by getting run over by a milk truck.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 13, 2012 08:00 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 08:00 PM (hFGXE)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:01 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 13, 2012 11:52 PM (SgLsM)
I stay with the classic remington model 1100 3" mag, get too close and 7 1/2 birdshot will blow you guts out, 0 or #1 buck will take care at a distance.
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 08:01 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (yh0zB)
401 you aren't driving around rich golf douches
thats tomorrow after the fools who don't make the cut
easy money
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (MedXx)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 11:51 PM (j+Izh)
Gotcha there, but if they're also armed and ready, why announce anything? Once you reach a point where you're willing to aim a gun at someone and place your finger on the trigger, the next step is inevitable, because your life is (or should be) in danger. 95% of the time, a warning might work, when the neighbors' stupid kids steal shit to buy drugs or something, but 5% of the time (completely made up stats for illustration), you've given a warning to someone intent on killing you. Fair fights are a bad idea.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:02 PM (JKNDp)
If a shotgun, should it be one of those with no stock, just a pistol grip?
I see 2 problems with a pistol grip:
1. Essentially no ability to fire slugs, or any ammo with lots of recoil. A wooden stock is an advantage here.
2. The lack of a stock gives the DA an advantage. A wooden stock is an advantage here too.
Posted by: Arbalest at January 13, 2012 08:04 PM (COAER)
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 11:51 PM (hFGXE)
your own link said 16-18 year olds
sheesh
Posted by: chemjeff at January 13, 2012 11:55 PM (7FadD)
If you pick it, it won't heal.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:04 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:05 PM (yh0zB)
ohoh, fighting words, here it comes.....
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 14, 2012 12:04 AM (MedXx)
More fighting words...
Glocks are better than 1911's
AK's are better than AR's
Sure to get the sh!t flying every time...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:06 PM (yh0zB)
Are other meats as good when prepared on them?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:55 PM (SsG4J)
Are you saying you don't have a smoker? I'm aghast, and you and Mr. Thor are missing out on so much delectable incredible tastyness.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 08:06 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:07 PM (JKNDp)
Long bows are better than little pink bows on white, skimpy panties ...
Posted by: Adriane at January 13, 2012 08:08 PM (crQEo)
Posted by: Trimegistus at January 13, 2012 08:08 PM (6N5c5)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:08 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 08:08 PM (X3vSL)
No room in apartment land. But I am getting him one once we move. Any suggestions on the best one?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:08 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:09 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Trimegistus at January 13, 2012 08:09 PM (6N5c5)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 14, 2012 12:07 AM (JKNDp)
Yep, and unfortunately that works both ways. If you are going to have a shotgun by the bed buy yourself a cheap $20 pair of Winchester noise cancelling ears from Wally World and have them hanging out by the bedside, too. Better to take a second to turn them on and put them on than to miss the sound of the goblin behind you after you dispatch the first one.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:09 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:10 PM (JKNDp)
Or slip on the ice if you live up North.
Posted by: zombie dr. robert atkins at January 13, 2012 08:10 PM (sHY5w)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:10 PM (bxiXv)
One more idea on home defense: possibly the best of both worlds is the Taurus Judge revolver. It carries 5 rounds, and will fire either .45 caliber bullets or .410 gauge shotgun shells. You can even combine the two (as in alternating bullet and shotgun shell) in the same load.
It is an extremely effective weapon, and especially helpful in close quarters.
CDNNinvestments.com has them for $399
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 14, 2012 12:00 AM (SgLsM)
Negative, no, no, no. .45LC is useful, but only in its defense loadings, which most people won't purchase and shoot. .410, even in the premium offerings available today, does not offer the penetration necessary to stop a fight. The Judge is a solution in search of a problem. It's certainly fun, and makes a great snake gun, but there are so many better personal defense options out there that it shouldn't even be considered.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 08:10 PM (lJJMb)
Long bows and cross bows and pink bows on panties
Shotguns and pistols for defending our shanties.....
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:11 PM (SsG4J)
I have a feeling there's a "That's what she said" joke in there somewhere.
Posted by: Methos at January 13, 2012 08:11 PM (sOXQX)
your own link said 16-18 year olds
It's a dance competition. I like hula...most people do. I can't pick through the contestants based on this one video to sanitize the clip of underage participants, and neither can you. Well...perhaps you can. It's a link, to women dancing. That's all it is, and was intended to be.
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 08:12 PM (hFGXE)
Nobody recommends birdshot as a defense round. Nobody.
The Judge is the sunfaded '75 Corvette of pistols, and hard to use, too.
It's like wearing a 10K gold necklace that reads "Cialis" on a charm shaped like two little matching bathtubs.
Got to go, I'm going to Camp Perry in the morning.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 08:12 PM (ySTXt)
438 I would be happy as a pig in slop to be eating spam in Hawaii right now you lucky bastard
so now would be a bad time to mention we are waiting for the ice cream truck to come down the street?
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 08:12 PM (MedXx)
we can shoot steeler fans?
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 14, 2012 12:10 AM (MedXx)
Hey now, I didn't say anything about the Bears (mostly because the truth is bad enough).
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:12 PM (yh0zB)
so now would be a bad time to mention we are waiting for the ice cream truck to come down the street?
Fuck you.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:13 PM (JKNDp)
- .410 is a lousy self defense round. .45LC is quite good, but a .410 through a pistol I wouldn't trust for anything other than snakes and vermin.
All very true. .410 in a short pistol would be pretty terrific in discouraging an attempted carjacking, though, and that's precisely what the Judge was designed for. Besides actual Judges carrying them in the courtroom, that is.
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 13, 2012 08:13 PM (SgLsM)
I would be happy as a pig in slop to be eating spam in Hawaii right now
Pweach it...
oh, thorry. I thowt you thaid sthperm!
Posted by: Barney Frank at January 13, 2012 08:13 PM (dlrDa)
so now would be a bad time to mention we are waiting for the ice cream truck to come down the street?
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 14, 2012 12:12 AM (MedXx)
checks temperature...32 degrees...yep, bad timing.
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:13 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 08:13 PM (j+Izh)
Or you've been listening to Gun Counter Guy.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 14, 2012 12:02 AM (bxiXv)
Never listen to that guy. He's the equivalent of auto-dealership guy, who wants to sell you a top-notch security system and undercoating, conveniently added to your monthly payment.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 08:14 PM (lJJMb)
Fuck you.
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 14, 2012 12:13 AM (JKNDp)
Not using the dragon software now I see...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:14 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Adriane at January 13, 2012 08:15 PM (crQEo)
451 heh
anywho, the girl wants to give me a haircut and being the 'whipped dad' i said she could
i can't wait till she hits the age where i dont exist anymore
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 08:15 PM (MedXx)
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at January 13, 2012 08:16 PM (yh0zB)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:17 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: navycopjoe at January 13, 2012 08:17 PM (MedXx)
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 08:17 PM (dlrDa)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:17 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:18 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: EBL at January 13, 2012 08:19 PM (UwxZ1)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 08:20 PM (j+Izh)
More fighting words...
Glocks are better than 1911's
AK's are better than AR's
Sure to get the sh!t flying every time...
Posted by: GGE, Exclusive Member of the ONT at
My browning 7mag is better than all those, unless you`re too damn close : )
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 08:20 PM (EP6th)
... and, once again, PEPPER spray or MACE.
Re-read the "Marines May Face Prosecution" thread.
Who is ready to deal with someone in the dark, extremely likely to be, but not quite yet, a threat, by using a firearm? It could be #1 of 3 intruders, intent on murder, theft and arson ...or the butt-hole neighbor kid, looking to score your barbecue to swap for weed ... or it could be your drunk, unemployed, idiot brother-in-law ...
OTOH, emptying a can of pepper spray, in any situation ... not much hesitation ... and a lesson well deserved.
Posted by: Arbalest at January 13, 2012 08:21 PM (COAER)
Posted by: EBL at January 13, 2012 08:21 PM (UwxZ1)
If you had had the spicy soup we had tonight, you'd forgive the coconut ice cream : -))))))))
Oh well.
I am covered with dust from sanding and painting!
Take care every body...
Posted by: Adriane at January 13, 2012 08:21 PM (crQEo)
One more idea on home defense: possibly the best of both worlds is the Taurus Judge revolver. It carries 5 rounds, and will fire either .45 caliber bullets or .410 gauge shotgun shells. You can even combine the two (as in alternating bullet and shotgun shell) in the same load.
It is an extremely effective weapon, and especially helpful in close quarters.
CDNNinvestments.com has them for $399
Posted by: Wodeshed at January 14, 2012 12:00 AM (SgLsM)
It's so popular that major ammo manufacturers have developed .410 ammo specifically for "The Judge". Ball, buck and ball and 000 buckshot rounds. I was just able to skim the American Rifleman article about it in the barber shop, but major ammunition manufacturers are devoting production just for that pistol.I saw several of them at some gun shows and wasn't much impressed by them, but they apparently have a significant following. I wish a buddy of mine would buy one so I could try it out on the range.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 13, 2012 08:22 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: andycanuck at January 13, 2012 08:22 PM (sHY5w)
Take care every body...
Check in later and let us know how it's going?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:23 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 08:23 PM (j+Izh)
I tried coconut ice cream for the first time while I was in Spain. A scoop of coconut, a scoop of white chocolate, and drizzle of chocolate syrup. Heaven!
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 08:23 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 13, 2012 08:23 PM (E7yM+)
Posted by: Secundus at January 13, 2012 08:25 PM (7S9gW)
Posted by: Arbalest at January 13, 2012 08:25 PM (COAER)
I'd be willing to try it; coconut for me is more of a texture issue. I love fresh coconut, just don't like things with the shredded stuff in it.
Night, Beefy!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:25 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: DngrMse at January 14, 2012 12:24 AM (hFGXE)
Your mother smelt of elderberries.
Posted by: some moron faking a drunken french accent, well just the french part at January 13, 2012 08:26 PM (sOXQX)
For home defense nothing beats a trebuchet.
I keep a Gurkha in the linen closet, you know, for safety.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 08:26 PM (dlrDa)
My browning 7mag is better than all those, unless you`re too damn close : )
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 14, 2012 12:20 AM (EP6th)
If you anticipate a gunfight, bring a long gun, and other rules to live by...bedtime, gentlemen, ladies, morons, and despicable trolls. Here's hoping that 75/% of the previous don't Carradine themselves.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 13, 2012 08:26 PM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:27 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 08:28 PM (hFGXE)
Posted by: rickl at January 13, 2012 08:29 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:29 PM (bxiXv)
My browning 7mag is better than all those, unless you`re too damn close : )
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 14, 2012 12:20 AM (EP6th)
If you anticipate a gunfight, bring a long gun, and other rules to live by...bedtime, gentlemen, ladies, morons, and despicable trolls. Here's hoping that 75/% of the previous don't Carradine themselves.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at January 14, 2012 12:26 AM (lJJMb)
That`s when the model 1100 comes in handy.
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 08:34 PM (EP6th)
My personal shotgun is a Citori. My wife shoots a 303 Beretta, and my son prefers his 870 to either of those. Mossberg formerly made a very nice smallbore rifle. That's two nice things I've said about them, and I'm flat out of compliments. I will remember to be as personally insulting as possible next time I address any of your comments. We done here?
I use a carbine for home defense. But I don't recommend it to others.
Posted by: comatus at January 13, 2012 08:34 PM (ySTXt)
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:35 PM (bqjJT)
"Resident Charles Johnson worshiper Hoosier Hoops is upset. HeÂ’s mad that Diary of Daedalus mentioned his late night planting of racists comments at Ace of Spades. Hoosier is so upset, he is now threatening to sue us!"
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 08:36 PM (Y+DPZ)
I had the opposite problem. Felt just fine til I shot it. But then I was used to rifles to start with.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:37 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 08:38 PM (dlrDa)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 08:38 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:39 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:40 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: The Dude at January 13, 2012 08:40 PM (M8yfa)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 08:40 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:39 AM (SsG4J)
I think that was the problem. I don't know what it's supposed ot feel like, but it felt too long.
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:40 PM (bqjJT)
Posted by: The Dude at January 13, 2012 08:41 PM (M8yfa)
Had you ever held a rifle at all?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:42 PM (SsG4J)
Good enough. But I didn't start this pissing match. I'm willing enough to let it go though.
Posted by: DngrMse at January 13, 2012 08:43 PM (hFGXE)
What are they going to do about it? Them and what army?
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 13, 2012 08:43 PM (UR5vq)
don't know what it's supposed ot feel like, but it felt too long.
That's what she said.
Sometimes too much is as bad as too little
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:44 PM (bqjJT)
I'll never forget the first time I strummed a classical guitar. Hated the sound of the strings, because they sounded so different. Also hated the way they wanted me to hold it.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:45 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 14, 2012 12:43 AM (UR5vq)
Economic affairs commissioner Olli Rehn said the move was "inconsistent" as the eurozone was taking "decisive action" to end the debt crisis.
Posted by: The Dude at January 13, 2012 08:45 PM (M8yfa)
Oh poo. lol
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 08:46 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:48 PM (bqjJT)
Hey there! You'd have loved my first lesson, or attempt at one. In my defense, the guy was a pompous ass. Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:48 PM (SsG4J)
Sometimes people are not what they should be. You would think someone in a crowd like that could take a few minutes to help.Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 08:49 PM (bxiXv)
Girl, you're clearly at the wrong kind of gun store. That ought to be the Golden Ticket!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:50 PM (SsG4J)
Single woman standing at gun counter...wasn't a great way to actually get someone to spend time helping me problem solve.
You aren't using those things properly.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 08:50 PM (dlrDa)
You'd think, but they were all focused on increasing their own armory before the JEF took over. I probably should try again.
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:51 PM (bqjJT)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 08:53 PM (X3vSL)
Yes, you should! But make sure you know exactly what you want your gun for. That'll help them narrow it down a starting point.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:54 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 08:55 PM (pO9jx)
#503 kbdabear
Your link has an extra "http//"
Posted by: Arbalest at January 14, 2012 12:41 AMThanks, here's the correct linky
Hoosier Hoops took some racist dumps on the ONT comments just like his fellow glory holer KT
"Resident Charles Johnson worshiper Hoosier Hoops is upset. HeÂ’s mad that Diary of Daedalus mentioned his late night planting of racists comments at Ace of Spades. Hoosier is so upset, he is now threatening to sue us!"
Posted by: kbdabear at January 13, 2012 08:55 PM (Y+DPZ)
Watch out! Those nitrates are addictive! (and supposedly used by the army at one time to lower libido)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 14, 2012 12:13 AM (j+Izh)
That's saltpeter and an urban legend.BTW -- If you are seriously considering using pepper spray to protect against intruders get a big-assed can of the hottest stuff you can find with a long range stream spray. You can find them at gun shows or buy them online. If you want to buy them online searching "bear strength" will get you pointed in the right direction.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 13, 2012 08:55 PM (7+pP9)
The cleavage pix always go at the top of the file so they will be seen with every refresh. Something like a screwball in the goalie mask doesn't need to be seen more than once.
Priorities people !!!
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 08:55 PM (ufJKx)
I believe it, especially if he was a classical player, most are arrogant pricks. I don't hold the guitar "classical style" either, although it is actually easier to play some stuff holding it the right way. On the other hand, when I sit with an electric guitar I do hold it classical style on the left leg because thats about where it is when standing with a strap. The smaller body just sits different there compared to a classical guitar.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 08:55 PM (FMbng)
Tell me someone else has already marketed it.
LOL, no, you need to get on it! Body fluids and substances of all sorts. I'd dread loading it, though.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 08:56 PM (SsG4J)
I'll go back some day soon and see if it's a slower day and they have more time to make suggestions.
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 08:58 PM (bqjJT)
There goes my pet theory that KT is an alter-ego.
Posted by: fluffy at January 13, 2012 08:59 PM (Lpgtj)
The smaller body just sits different there compared to a classical guitar.
This is why the offset body of the Jazzmaster is so lovely.
That and more wood, more good.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 08:59 PM (dlrDa)
Think your 15 minute insurance will cover this up?
Get Allstate and protect yourself from Mayhem ... like me
Posted by: Allstate Mayhem Guy at January 13, 2012 08:59 PM (Y+DPZ)
Go on......
I seem to have very strong imprinting tendencies. I don't know if I don't adjust well, or what, but the first time I do/hear/experience etc, anything usually marks my preferences quite strongly.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:01 PM (SsG4J)
No room in apartment land. But I am getting him one once we move. Any suggestions on the best one?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:08 AM (SsG4J)
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I don't know the best brand, but the worst one is "skanky sister that's only going to stay a few days and sleep on the couch." Smoker or non-smoker, those just suck and not in a good way.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 09:02 PM (ufJKx)
Yeah I was never a fender dude, but they are pretty damn ergonomic. I noticed that with my father's jazzmaster, the damn thing really felt good.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 09:02 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:03 PM (pO9jx)
Oh, I love me a smartass, don't think I don't!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:04 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 09:04 PM (bxiXv)
...and if you are a gibson fellow, the Jaguar has a 24" scale. A bit shorter than a gibson, but not as long as your typical fender.
Also, if you can find a light one with super hot pickups in it, well, those can be about the best sounding of all the Fenders in my opinion. Moreso if you bypass that extra circuit.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 09:07 PM (dlrDa)
This. Don't feel bad if you find you just don't like long guns. It stands to reason woman may feel more comfortable with a smaller weapon.
Or wait..... are you thinking about the hunting?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:07 PM (SsG4J)
So...sitting in your underwear on subway seats. After other people have done...other things in them.
No thanks.
Posted by: 18-1 at January 13, 2012 09:08 PM (3aXbg)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:08 PM (kaalw)
Or wait..... are you thinking about the hunting?
Just hunting the misanthropes who might be in my home uninvited.
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 09:10 PM (bqjJT)
Why yes, yes it is. Someone better cook faster, or they can forget the sqeakhole doinking.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at January 13, 2012 11:29 PM (Feir1)
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I understand the part about an offer that might be rescinded, but I can absolutely guarantee you that there is no way in hell I will ever forget it.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 09:11 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:12 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 09:14 PM (X3vSL)
Honestly, I think a handgun is what I'd steer you towards for home defense anyway. They just seem less unwieldy at a time when you really want to be quick. Of course, you don't have to be quite as accurate with a shotgun. But I have trouble visualizing myself quickly grabbing a shotgun for some reason, not least because I can't really imagine where I'd keep it handy. Under the bed seems to slow, beside the bed seems like an accident waiting to happen for this clutz.
But I'm going to explore all the options as soon as I get over my vertigo issues.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:15 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at January 13, 2012 09:15 PM (JKNDp)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 01:12 AM (pO9jx)
Yep, up and spreading madness.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:17 PM (kaalw)
I decided I wanted a shotgun for home defense and went to the store after reading some gun thread. Holding it felt so awkward I never thought I'd be able to actually fire it. Is that just something that you get over with familiarity?
Posted by: someone at January 14, 2012 12:35 AM (bqjJT)
Buy an 870 with a recoil pad. In no time at all it'll feel like a second dick.Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 13, 2012 09:17 PM (7+pP9)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 01:08 AM (kaalw)
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No probs. Can we try again?
I have a nice 1980's MIDI board with a really good piano touch. I am thinking about adding a board with an organ touch, and some of them have some really good piano samples built in. So my question is -- can I slave the organ touch board for the piano sound, and simultaneously play it while it is set to some other patch?
Seems like MIDI was made for that sort of thing, right? Is is as simple as connecting in-out, and out-in and setting the channels right?
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 09:19 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: someone at January 13, 2012 09:19 PM (bqjJT)
when is ace gonna come back and yell at us some more?
I think we're all going to have battered wife syndrome by November.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 09:21 PM (dlrDa)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 01:12 AM (pO9jx)
Yep, up and spreading madness.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 01:17 AM (kaalw)
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Wow. Dropping disco on the nightstalker metalheads is certainly a ballsy move. Hope you survive it.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 09:22 PM (ufJKx)
I've been played Cafe World once a day for something like 430 days.
That's...kinda fucked up.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 09:22 PM (F79HU)
""Ever played a Brian Moore DC/1?
Most comfortable singlecut guitar I've ever touched. ""
Can't say that I have. I'll have to check one out.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 09:23 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:23 PM (pO9jx)
I think we're all going to have battered wife syndrome by November.
Posted by: garrett at January 14, 2012 01:21 AM (dlrDa)
Bitch, didn'I tell yew t'go'n make me uh sammich?!?!?!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 09:24 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Zakn at January 13, 2012 09:25 PM (7F9i5)
I have a nice 1980's MIDI board with a really good piano touch. I am thinking about adding a board with an organ touch, and some of them have some really good piano samples built in. So my question is -- can I slave the organ touch board for the piano sound, and simultaneously play it while it is set to some other patch?
Seems
like MIDI was made for that sort of thing, right? Is is as simple as
connecting in-out, and out-in and setting the channels right?
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 01:19 AM (ufJKx)
OK, so here's the dealio -- 80's is pretty vintage, and it's possible that it has a flawed MIDI implementation. Yamaha DX7's, for instance, always transmit out on MIDI channel 1, for instance (IIRC). In addition, such ancient beasts often have problems playing more than one sound at a time (e.g. from the keys and from the wire).
However, the real question is what the capabilities are for the OTHER synth. If it's relatively modern -- and, especially, if it's designed to be run off of sequencers -- it may well be able to voice 16 different sounds off of 16 MIDI channels and still be played in a 17th voice from the keys.
So, what's the other board?
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:25 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: Zakn at January 14, 2012 01:25 AM (7F9i5)
Posted by: Valve at January 13, 2012 09:26 PM (F79HU)
I am a huge proponent of self defense classes for women. Because yea, the odds are pretty good you won't be anywhere near your gun. And learn how to defend yourself from behind, especially.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:28 PM (SsG4J)
Wow. Dropping disco on the nightstalker metalheads is certainly a ballsy move. Hope you survive it.
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 01:22 AM (ufJKx)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:29 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:30 PM (pO9jx)
Also, if you can find a light one with super hot pickups in it, well, those can be about the best sounding of all the Fenders in my opinion. Moreso if you bypass that extra circuit."""
yeah, I'm a gibson dude. Some kid traded in some wicked japanese made fender jazzmaster looking thing at the shop I hang at alot. It had a tune-a-matic style bridge and 2 humbuckers. It was pretty cool. 21 frets though, I hate that.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 09:32 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 09:33 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:34 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 09:35 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 01:34 AM (SsG4J)
Goooooooooodnight everybody!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 09:35 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 01:30 AM (pO9jx)
It's not the sort of thing I normally link, but, y'know.....madness.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:36 PM (kaalw)
21 frets though, I hate that
yep...there's that. Make sure you check out the american built Brian Moore. Their iGuitars are built in Korea.
Honestly, the next guitar I'm looking to get for myself is a mid-late 80's Hamer Chaparrall. I really want one loaded with EMG's (to set up for drop 'D').
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 09:37 PM (dlrDa)
I do want a pump action shotgun. And I admit it, just for the sound and overall badass feel of it. I'll be getting a rifle as well. Thor nixed my Uzi for financial reasons, damn it.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:38 PM (SsG4J)
So, what's the other board?
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 01:25 AM (kaalw)
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I am pondering adding a Nord Electro 3 to my old Roland MKB-1000.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 09:38 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 13, 2012 09:40 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:42 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at January 14, 2012 01:40 AM (bxiXv)
Here's your free government money and your ballot with my name pre-bubbled in!
Posted by: Barack Obama at January 13, 2012 09:42 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: mojo at January 13, 2012 09:45 PM (D6Uk6)
yeah you have to have a hot rod.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 09:45 PM (FMbng)
Anything he needs to know about Assassin's Creed?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:45 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 01:43 AM (SsG4J)
With our surveillence systems and the file we have on you? Forget it.
Posted by: Janet Napolitano at January 13, 2012 09:45 PM (F79HU)
I am pondering adding a Nord Electro 3 to my old Roland MKB-1000.
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 01:38 AM (ufJKx)
Oh, yeah -- the Nord is modern, it should be able to cope quite well. Just don't try slaving them back the other way 'round.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:46 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:40 AM (FMbng)
She looks like tyra banks, just my opinion.
Hey all crazy friday nighters..
Just watched both Elizabeth queen of england movies, she reminded me of obama, narcissist(yeah i know i spelt it wrong tee hee)
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 09:52 PM (R21xD)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 09:52 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 01:49 AM (kaalw)
The bloom he gets on those notes is amazing.
Posted by: garrett at January 13, 2012 09:53 PM (dlrDa)
We have to go out and go through my late MIL's things this weekend; Thor's brother has informed him that there are several things his son wants. Some of those things Thor also wants.
Am I wrong in thinking Thor should have priority? (These are things of sentimental value, not monetary value... a Nativity set that dates back to Thor's childhood, etc) He's willing to compromise to a certain extent; we'r enot going to be asses about it. And my feeling is that it'll all go back to the nephew eventually anyway.
I just want to know if my natural bias is getting in the way.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 09:53 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 09:54 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 09:54 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 09:54 PM (pO9jx)
Man, Carrie Anne-Moss was so hot in the Matrix. I would enjoy plowing her.
And Memento!
I've always meant to see that one.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 09:54 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 01:51 AM (F79HU)
I saw the Scorps live, opening for Ted Nugent at the Cow Palace in....I'm guessing 1981. Nobody had ever heard of them -- but they kept calling 'em back for encores.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 09:55 PM (kaalw)
Just watched both Elizabeth queen of england movies, she reminded me of obama, narcissist(yeah i know i spelt it wrong tee hee)
Posted by: lous a girl at January 14, 2012 01:52 AM (R21xD)
The one with...what's her name...Galadriel...her.
First one I LOVED! Great movie. The sequel *fucking* sucked.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 09:57 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Jim Sonweed at January 13, 2012 09:58 PM (ULADD)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 10:00 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Jim Sonweed at January 14, 2012 01:58 AM (ULADD)
Obama began and ended the day President of The United States.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:00 PM (F79HU)
Trinity vs. Mary Poppins. Go.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:00 PM (+1TUS)
Yes, little one, I'm old enough to
remember the time before the wars. The masters know it, and why
they don't just do away with me I don't understand. Maybe they
think one old man telling tales isn't a threat.
You see,
before the wars we had no masters. Almost everyone lived in houses like the masters do now, not in
barracks like this.
What started the wars? Hell if I
know. They started out somewhere far away. Some God
forsaken hellhole of a country that doesn't exist anymore. They
went on for many years, and some people even thought that we were winning. That is, until our old leaders started sounding retreat
after every victory.
The wars raged on. Countries
died in a day, and still the killing went on. We thought we
were safe, until the hungry people came up from the south.
That's when the masters intervened. They said they would help
us to take back our beloved land.
They lied.
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:00 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 01:58 AM (kaalw)
It's like I've fallen for you all over again.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:01 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:02 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:00 AM (+1TUS)
Not sure if I could pork Mary Poppins in Bullet Time.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:02 PM (F79HU)
What if we were able to extent human life to twice it's current length (140-160 years, approx.) but were unable to extend human fertility. How do you think society would react?
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:03 PM (+1TUS)
LOL, I didn't realize there was anything salacious in that phrase...in fact, I thought I had just made it up! Thanks for the youtube tip. I have been pestering poor Bers unnecessarily.
perpetuating the myth that a shotgun blast will yield a two foot spread at ten feet.
All I mean is, I saw someone get accidentally shot with a shotgun from 6 feet, although I admittedly don't know what gauge it was, and my very vivid memory of that leads me to believe that a shotgun blast would successfully stop an intruder, at least long enough to get another shot off.
Still and all, I'd rather have a larger caliber handgun, provided I can handle the weight,etc.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:04 PM (SsG4J)
What if we were able to extent human life to twice it's current length (140-160 years, approx.) but were unable to extend human fertility. How do you think society would react?
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:03 AM (+1TUS)
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the bitching about aches and pains would get so bad no one could stand it.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 10:05 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:03 AM (+1TUS)
Socialize everything!
Posted by: Typical Pinko Commie Democrat at January 13, 2012 10:05 PM (F79HU)
As prim and proper as she is. You know that she's an absolute freak inside.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:05 PM (+1TUS)
That depends, would aging be slowed or continue apace for the entire life span?
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:06 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:06 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 10:07 PM (j+Izh)
the bitching about aches and pains would get so bad no one could stand it.
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 02:05 AM (ufJKx)
"Falling" down the stairs would suddenly become the most common way to die.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:07 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:07 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:05 AM (+1TUS)
A spoonful of sugar makes everything go down...INDEED!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:08 PM (F79HU)
First one I LOVED! Great movie. The sequel *fucking* sucked.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 01:57 AM (F79HU)
Yep, watched both.
And I would vote for Allen West for president in a heartbeat, he is one of the few in congress with any balls..
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 10:08 PM (R21xD)
Keep the peace and cave in. Then make a mental note that the brother's son is on your shit list for life and gets treated like a stranger from now on.
Posted by: Purple Avenger at January 13, 2012 10:08 PM (u0DhI)
That depends, would aging be slowed or continue apace for the entire life span?
I should have clarified: aging is slowed down. You hit the last twenty years or so and everything finally starts shutting down, no matter how many treatments or replacements you get.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:08 PM (+1TUS)
The democrats would want parent's healthcare to cover their 105 year old kid.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 10:09 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:09 PM (SsG4J)
OMG, that is so freaking funny and so sadly, pathetically true.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:10 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:07 AM (SsG4J)
Let them work it out. Pocket what you can on the way out.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:10 PM (F79HU)
Keep the peace and cave in. Then make a mental note that the brother's son is on your shit list for life and gets treated like a stranger from now on.
Does the son even know Thor wants them?
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:10 PM (+1TUS)
Yes, little one, -- I'm old enough to
remember the time before the wars. The masters know it,....and why
they don't just do away with me, I don't understand. Maybe they
think one old man telling tales isn't a no threat.
You see,:
before the wars, we had no masters. Almost everyone lived in houses -- like the masters do now, not in
barracks like this.
What started the wars? Hell if I
know. They started out somewhere far away. Some God
forsaken hellhole of a country that doesn't exist anymore. They
went on for many years, and some people even thought that we were
winning. That is, until our old leaders started sounding retreat
after every victory.
The wars raged on. Countries
died in a day, and still the killing went on. We thought we
were safe, until the hungry people came up from the south.
That's when the masters intervened. They said told us they would help
us to take back our beloved land.
They lied.
Bunch of "rhythms of speech" stuff in there that doesn't quite sit right.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:10 PM (kaalw)
A spoonful of KY helps the dildo go in
the dildo go in
the dildo go in...
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:11 PM (+1TUS)
And does Mrs Rightly know about this She???
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:11 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 10:11 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Purple Avenger at January 14, 2012 02:08 AM (u0DhI)
Spread vicious rumors that he's secretly gay.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:12 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: EBL at January 13, 2012 10:13 PM (UwxZ1)
Now, go get a living trust and be specific. :0)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 02:02 AM (pO9jx)
One other thing -- it helps to have the people involved and the items in the same room. You're talking about balancing sentimental values of things, and seeing someone really crestfallen or happy about some item helps to reinforce the "balancing"......unless one or more are narcissists.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:14 PM (kaalw)
Social Security spirals out of control until there's a literal War on Codgers as the few young that exist are crushed by taxation. Ensuing collapse of American society goes unnoticed by the rest of the world as they're dealing with similar problems. New Dark Ages for about 500 to 600 hundred years where the average lifespan drops back down to 35 or so.
Or did you want the pessimistic scenario?
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:15 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:15 PM (pO9jx)
Yep. That's why he told his father he wanted them. Don't get me started, lol.
I do truly love him, he's a great kid, but let me just tell you that he is 32 freaking years old and still lives at home....with the full approval of his parents, I might add, who think he does no wrong and should be catered to constantly. I admit that entire situation irks me no end and no doubt plays in to my biases. And is none of my business, I know. (He really is a super decent, kind person)
Thanks for the advice, y'all!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:17 PM (SsG4J)
Thanks for the feedback. I'm no Bulwer-Litton, but I'm working on it.
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:17 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:18 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:11 AM (SsG4J)
No Mrs rightly. She couldn`t shoot, ride, nor cook chicken and rice.
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:18 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 02:15 AM (pO9jx)
There ya go. Drafted into Special Forces, dropped into Afghanistan to murder as many Taliban as possible. Then piss all over them.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:19 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:19 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:20 PM (EP6th)
Thanks for the feedback. I'm no Bulwer-Litton, but I'm working on it.
Posted by: Doofus at January 14, 2012 02:17 AM (xKC/c)
Try reading it "in dialect" -- like a pirate, Ricky Ricardo, an old drunk, etc. It should go trippingly off the tongue, without odd pauses or hard-to-say parts.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:21 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 14, 2012 02:20 AM (EP6th)
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Whaddd ?? Can't cook, and don't like your pups? She better have a magik thang.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 10:22 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 10:23 PM (X3vSL)
Yes, that's the way it will be.
My main fear is that my pompous, self righteous BIL will start in telling Thor how shallow and ungodly he is for placing so much importance on material things, while being completely blind to the irony that he is doing the same thing himself, in insisting that his son get all the same exact shallow and material things that he wants.
It's the way things have always gone in the family dynamic. So there is a history that makes me dread it beyond the usual ugly that goes on in these situations.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:23 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 02:19 AM (F79HU)
Peaches' ass went under the knife today for some unspecified reason, and she hasn't checked in this evening to let us know that all is well.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:23 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:24 PM (pO9jx)
Then her immediate children (Thor and his siblings), get first chance to divide her estate.
And he sounds like a loser. Unless you have an illness or injury that prevents you from living on your own, you don't live at home with your parents when you're 32. Hell, the girl I dated who had an unhealthy relationship with her mother and relied on her family for everything still had an apartment of her own. Mom and dad may have paid for it, but she still lived on her own.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:25 PM (+1TUS)
Well, then, you are well rid of her! This new one sounds promising, provided she don't dip and or root for your SEC rival!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:25 PM (SsG4J)
I just tried to read it again like an old, drunk, Ricky Ricardo after being sexually assaulted by a pirate. I think now I'll try it one at a time per your suggestion.
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:26 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:23 AM (SsG4J)
Isn't Thor a Marine? Every response is, "Yeah, but you didn't get shot at, asshole!"
Peaches' ass went under the knife
today for some unspecified reason, and she hasn't checked in this
evening to let us know that all is well.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 02:23 AM (kaalw)
Ah! That's right, I kind of remember now. She's probably doped up and recovering.
I pray for Peaches' fine ass.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:27 PM (F79HU)
Yes, that's the way it will be.
My main fear is that my pompous, self righteous BIL will start in telling Thor how shallow and ungodly he is for placing so much importance on material things, while being completely blind to the irony that he is doing the same thing himself, in insisting that his son get all the same exact shallow and material things that he wants.
It's the way things have always gone in the family dynamic. So there is a history that makes me dread it beyond the usual ugly that goes on in these situations.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:23 AM (SsG4J)
I suppose I should have been explicit about the corollary -- everyone NOT involved should NOT be in the room.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:27 PM (kaalw)
Stupid insomnia.
I should have clarified: aging is slowed down. You hit the last twenty years or so and everything finally starts shutting down, no matter how many treatments or replacements you get.
Would the entire life cycle be slowed down, or just the aging process once physical maturity is reached? See, I'm thinking that if puberty and the flood of testosterone started at around 24 years old and ended around 38 years old, then things might get a bit out of hand.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2012 10:29 PM (4q5tP)
I just tried to read it again like an old, drunk, Ricky Ricardo after being sexually assaulted by a pirate. I think now I'll try it one at a time per your suggestion.
Posted by: Doofus at January 14, 2012 02:26 AM (xKC/c)
No, wait! -- I think you might be on to something, there......
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 10:29 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:29 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 10:30 PM (zFMCq)
Yes, that's the way it will be.
My main fear is that my pompous, self righteous BIL will start in telling Thor how shallow and ungodly he is for placing so much importance on material things, while being completely blind to the irony that he is doing the same thing himself, in insisting that his son get all the same exact shallow and material things that he wants.
It's the way things have always gone in the family dynamic. So there is a history that makes me dread it beyond the usual ugly that goes on in these situations.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:23 AM (SsG4J)
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I'm talking out my ass here, cuz I've never heard of anyone actually trying this -- but, --- how about a chinese auction like people do at Xmas?
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 10:30 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:17 AM (SsG4J)
Hi Tammy, when my mom and dad died, I did not get much, but I had them for better then forty years. Yep, lucky girl..
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 10:30 PM (R21xD)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:31 PM (pO9jx)
the flood of testosterone started at around 24 years old and ended around 38 years old, then things might get a bit out of hand.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 14, 2012 02:29 AM (4q5tP)
Now, hold on here. I don't come around here telling everyone the story of your life.
Posted by: Ol' 3 Balls aka Triple Threat at January 13, 2012 10:33 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:25 AM (SsG4J)
It`s ok if she likes my SEC rival, long as she can keep drinkin` while she`s dippin`.
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:34 PM (EP6th)
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 10:34 PM (R21xD)
No, wait! -- I think you might be on to something, there......
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 02:29 AM (kaalw)
Hey Luuucy! Does ish look like my bungs-hole is bigger? *puke*
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:35 PM (xKC/c)
Alex, he kind of is a loser in many ways, but he's a very nice young man overall. I just can't fathom not wanting to get out on your own. I borrowed 20 dollars off my parents one time and that was it. They did pay my first month's car insurance, and my college tuition for the first two years.
I'd have died of shame to be beholden/dependent to anyone at his age. It's a very different world now.
Point is, at close range one needs to aim the same way they would with a rifle.
Daddy always said aim for the chest. At 6 feet with a shotgun, that oughtta git her done!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:35 PM (SsG4J)
Would the entire life cycle be slowed down, or just the aging process once physical maturity is reached? See, I'm thinking that if puberty and the flood of testosterone started at around 24 years old and ended around 38 years old, then things might get a bit out of hand.
Just the aging process after maturity (think drugs and organ replacements thanks to stem-cells).
I got to thinking about this based on some discussions here and elsewhere about the effects of women delaying children into their late thirties or forties. It struck me that any sort of drastic increase in longevity would likely lead to an increased infantilization of young adults. What happens when society is telling women to waiting until her 50s or 60 at the earliest to settle down, but her biological clock is telling her to find a partner before she's 30? What does she do when the men her age are still living at home and playing video games? What happens to marriage when "til death do you part" means 100-120 years of being with the same person?
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:38 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:35 AM (SsG4J)
Git 'r dun. Git 'r dun.
Posted by: Larry The Cable Guy works on satellite dishes now at January 13, 2012 10:39 PM (F79HU)
Yes, yes I did.
Tammy,
I'm the same way. I hate the thought of relying on my family for anything.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:40 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: rightlysouthern at January 13, 2012 10:40 PM (EP6th)
LOL, no, Thor is not a Marine. Just eerily prescient as to when they are any where near me, IRL or the ethers!
It`s ok if she likes my SEC rival, long as she can keep drinkin` while she`s dippin`.
No, seriously, no dip, I beg of you. Not an attractive look in a female!!! Plus they get mean as snakes when they try and quit.
I will be glad when the old media/hollyweirdos falls on their asses.
It should start when Corey Feldman names his rapists.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:41 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:43 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:38 AM (+1TUS)
I think that you really can love someone for that long. How is it we can love our parents, siblings and kids for that long? The problem is, we are told we should change partners every six years or so.
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 10:43 PM (R21xD)
I'm going through that with granny's wedding ring. My mom had to fight my 2 aunts to get it when her mother died, even though my grandmother said on numerous occasions in front of the family she gets it, and then mom left it to me when she died this past summer. My mother wasn't even cold and the speculation about that fucking ring started. The wife could wear it, it was mostly for her from my mom, but it has to stay with me and get passed on in the family. Well of course the same 2 aunts are starting their shit again
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 10:44 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:38 AM (+1TUS)
Well one of the problems that needs to be overcome is that once women get over a certain age childbearing becomes riskier in terms of the fetus developing various genetic abnormalities like down's syndrome and the like. Science alone isn't going to be able to solve that, I think and natural selection takes a long ass time.
The way you describe it I can't help but think the human life cycle would be similar to a hobbit's. Shit! We're all gonna shrink and get hairy feet!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:44 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:46 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 13, 2012 10:46 PM (X3vSL)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:41 AM (SsG4J)
Oh, wait...Thor is in the Army, right?
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:47 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 02:38 AM (+1TUS)
Slutwalks, that's what happens. And 72-day reality show "celebrity" marriages.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2012 10:47 PM (4q5tP)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 10:48 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 02:44 AM (F79HU)
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See, you already understand this aging shit pretty well. Men don't actually lose any hair -- it just starts growing in different places for no apparent reason.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 10:48 PM (ufJKx)
Hence my frequent references to punching people in the throat. I stick by my violence hypothesis.
I had an idea for a sci-fi story set in a world where this all got turned up to 11 thanks to life extensions. The growth rate plummeted as a whole generation of women were told that they could delay, and then discovered too late that they were past their fertile years. A lot of them can't handle it, and maternity wards become armed camps after a wave of baby-snatching occurs.
Once things settle down, society becomes more matriarchal, as women forgo the search for a mate and simply form extended families to support children. Most men end up on the outside, as women are all attracted to the top few men to father their children. This does not go well.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:50 PM (+1TUS)
I denounce myself.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 14, 2012 02:46 AM (X3vSL)
As well you should, as well you should.
Posted by: Robert flapping in the breeze at January 13, 2012 10:50 PM (F79HU)
See, you already understand this aging shit pretty well. Men don't actually lose any hair -- it just starts growing in different places for no apparent reason.
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 02:48 AM (ufJKx)
But men get better looking with age. Life is not fair!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 10:50 PM (R21xD)
"till deATH DO YOU PART"
I love my wife and we are closer every year that passes. 30, 60 or 100 years, it will just get better.
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 10:51 PM (zFMCq)
A gentleman by his very nature has a dirty side. He just keeps it contained until it is proper to bring it out.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:52 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 02:48 AM (ufJKx)
Does it have to be my ears?
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:53 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:53 PM (pO9jx)
Yep. And I am totally on board with your violence!
I think that you really can love someone for that long.
And that doesn't even matter, really; your marriage vows say as long as you both shall live, not love. (I am not opposed to divorce for the right reasons, by any means, just that people seem to think love will always be shiny and new and it won't, though I absolutely believe it could last 100 years or more!)
The wife could wear it, it was mostly for her from my mom, but it has to stay with me and get passed on in the family. Well of course the same 2 aunts are starting their shit again
When David's aunts were all out for the funeral, same exact thing happened. Over fucking dishes. They all had fought over the dishes when their mom died, and damned if it didn't start in immediately again.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:53 PM (SsG4J)
But men get better looking with age. Life is not fair!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 14, 2012 02:50 AM (R21xD)
I'm still waiting for this to happen.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:53 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 10:55 PM (zFMCq)
When my great grandmother died, we discovered that my great aunt had already spent my grandmother's share of the inheritance. It turned ugly.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 10:56 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 02:48 AM (zFMCq)
You'll have to forgive me if I question your taste in reading material.
(IOW, gee, thanks mister! Miss? Mrs?)
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 10:56 PM (xKC/c)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 02:53 AM (SsG4J)
I decided I should act as a mediator in the division of all estates, at least in regards to the small things. If you really want something, I shall drape my balls across it. If you still want it afterwards...okay!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 10:57 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 10:57 PM (pO9jx)
Nope, not military at all. He's not even a jock. He's just big.
Men DO get better looking as they age, they look more manly.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 10:58 PM (SsG4J)
Ah! I thought Thor was in the Armed Shooty 'Splodey Services.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:00 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 02:55 AM (zFMCq)
Alternate history still falls in the sci-fi genre to a certain extent. Mainly because we keep passing the dates that the authors set.
Still want my flying car, dammit.
Posted by: Doofus at January 13, 2012 11:00 PM (xKC/c)
But men get better looking with age. Life is not fair!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 14, 2012 02:50 AM (R21xD)
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I am on a one-man crusade to try to do something about teh narrative about women's age cuz I think it is just BS.
A nice garden is a beautiful thing in the spring, summer, fall, and winter. The colors and textures change, and gardens in fall and winter become beautiful in new and different ways. So do women. In my opinion, people who don't see that suffer from one of the saddest forms of blindness that can happen to anyone.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 11:02 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:02 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:03 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 03:02 AM (pO9jx)
Chicks miss the can, too?
Wait...wut?
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:03 PM (F79HU)
Well, but the we shall all want it, right??? You'd be crushed in the stampede of everyone rushing towards it. I won't have you sacrificing yourself, but shall always remember your offer with great affection.
The dishes are being sent to North Dakota for them to divide up. Thor doesn't want them, nor does his brother/SIL/nephew, and I do not want them enough to get down in the mud and fight over.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:04 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 14, 2012 03:03 AM (4q5tP)
This. This more than anything.
Ravaging Carrie and Christina, nightly. Daily. Hourly.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:04 PM (F79HU)
Nah, they can kiss my ass. My mom gave it to me partially to piss them off, her last laugh basically. Definitely going to honor mom's request. lol
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 11:05 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:06 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 02:48 AM (ufJKx)
Does it have to be my ears?
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 02:53 AM (F79HU)
==
Yes, and that ain't all. I won't be specific, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 11:06 PM (ufJKx)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:06 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:04 AM (SsG4J)
I do what I can to help keep the peace.
Peace in our time!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:07 PM (F79HU)
Yes, and that ain't all. I won't be specific, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
Posted by: jc at January 14, 2012 03:06 AM (ufJKx)
Well I don't have any more room on my ass...
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:08 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 03:06 AM (zFMCq)
Hit them. You'll have an alibi with me. We were listening to good, wholesome heavy metal.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:09 PM (F79HU)
I am not emotionally strong enough to handle that. I am wayyyy too high-strung to be a military wife. I would lose my ever loving mind when he deployed. I am not worthy to lick the boots of military wives and I am not saying that because vika is around. It's bad enough having cousins/uncles/aunts deployed.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:09 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:09 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 03:06 AM (zFMCq)
Future axe murderer, I bet.
Posted by: Grey Fox at January 13, 2012 11:10 PM (sEvRn)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:11 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 03:06 AM (zFMCq)
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I believe the proper penalty for that is to staple balls/tits to own forehead. Some folding, spindling, and mutilation may be required, but hey, that goes along with the penalty.
Posted by: jc at January 13, 2012 11:13 PM (ufJKx)
And you have to have that sucker polished up good and shiny so no one misses it on Mrs Ber's finger!!!!
Someone is behaving nicely tonight.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:13 PM (SsG4J)
Well, but the we shall all want it, right??? You'd be crushed in the stampede of everyone rushing towards it. I won't have you sacrificing yourself, but shall always remember your offer with great affection.
The dishes are being sent to North Dakota for them to divide up. Thor doesn't want them, nor does his brother/SIL/nephew, and I do not want them enough to get down in the mud and fight over.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:04 AM (SsG4J)
Tammy, I can tell you a story, I had a cousin with downs syndrome, and swear to god, they were fighting over a bowling ball when his mom died. It made me sick. He came to live with my family, but these assholes kept his bowling ball.. Scum fucking bags!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 11:14 PM (R21xD)
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 14, 2012 03:03 AM (4q5tP)
This. This more than anything.
Ravaging Carrie and Christina, nightly. Daily. Hourly.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 03:04 AM (F79HU)
Watch that dehydration level. The IVs and AEDs can only protect you so far.
Posted by: Count de Monet at January 13, 2012 11:14 PM (4q5tP)
Have I told you lately that I love you???
Your wife better be treatin' you nice! (and vice versa, of course.)I wish all men would piss sitting down, or else learn to look and clean up after themselves. There, I said it.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:15 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 03:09 AM (pO9jx)
That's hot.
I would lose my ever
loving mind when he deployed.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:09 AM (SsG4J)
Nah, you're a hearty Southern gal!
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:17 PM (F79HU)
Christopher Hitchens would never sit down to pee.
I saw him once at a urinal at Union Station and he was standing up. He was that kinda guy.
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:18 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:19 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 03:11 AM (kaalw)
So...torn...
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:20 PM (F79HU)
Why am I not surprised???? People just get weird though around shit like this. I mean, for all I am talking about my BIL, Thor has shocked me by saying that they are going to sell her sewing machine to whoever wants it. I'm like, really, sell it??? None of us wants it, so you can't just let someone have it??? The uncle who wants it pissed everyone off by not coming to the funeral, so this is the punishment, I guess. It's a very fancy machine, but still.
The family is very money conscious, though. No one else thinks it wierd to charge a family member for something no one else wants, so I just shut up.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:20 PM (SsG4J)
Meh. I'm sending out resumes, but no bites yet. In the meanwhile, I'm about to strangle the folks in my brigade's personnel shop. My separation packet should have been sent up two months ago, and it hasn't been because they didn't give me all the paperwork I needed, and now they keep losing crap.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 11:22 PM (+1TUS)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:23 PM (zFMCq)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:15 AM (SsG4J)
What's really annoying is when you're dropping a dook and when you're bearing down and you're pissing simultaneously and getting splashback from...uh...ya know what? Forget it. Someone somewhere is eating.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (F79HU)
Women can be just as bad, if not worse. Especially public toilets where they seem to like to squat over the seat and not actually sit on it.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 11:24 PM (+1TUS)
I do see all those points. I'm a helluva good cheerleader and advocate, and my care packages are legendary. I still don't think I could handle it with Thor, though. I do love it when he goes on vacation for a few weeks without me, however.
And my Aunt Joyce almost killed my Uncle George by dosing his coffee with some sort of tranquilizer or sleeping pills or something when he retired. It interacted adversely with his heart medications.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:25 PM (SsG4J)
Why am I not surprised???? People just get weird though around shit like this. I mean, for all I am talking about my BIL, Thor has shocked me by saying that they are going to sell her sewing machine to whoever wants it. I'm like, really, sell it??? None of us wants it, so you can't just let someone have it??? The uncle who wants it pissed everyone off by not coming to the funeral, so this is the punishment, I guess. It's a very fancy machine, but still.
The family is very money conscious, though. No one else thinks it wierd to charge a family member for something no one else wants, so I just shut up.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:20 AM (SsG4J)
Tammy. I just dont get it. When my dad died I was not thinking about what he was gonna leave me, but most people worry about this bullshit that does not mean a thing!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 11:27 PM (R21xD)
I am not going to speak for every heifer in a public restroom; I have to use those restrooms, and I am very aware of what some women are capable of, lol!
But at home, come on guys, at least look at the floor and see if you need to wipe up. Jesus.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:28 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:28 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 14, 2012 03:23 AM (zFMCq)
Now I am just gonna have to kick your ass.
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 11:28 PM (R21xD)
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:29 PM (F79HU)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:28 AM (SsG4J)
Hehehe, I try to drip on the rug. 
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:30 PM (F79HU)
I will admit that I'm amazed at how some idiots can be incapable of grabbing a wad of toilet paper and wiping up a wet spot. It's basic courtesy and self-respect.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 11:31 PM (+1TUS)
Now I am just gonna have to kick your ass.
That's no way to talk to standup urinating American cowboy.
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:32 PM (zFMCq)
Please tell me you shower after these episodes....
Famcy sewing machine?
It's a Bernina with the embroidery machine and cartridges or whatever they're called with all the designs and a $6000 serger. Plus all her fabric and the accessories and the cabinetry and everything. I'd kind of sorta like the sewing machine but at the same time, we don't really have room for it, and I doubt I'd ever really and truly use it like it needs ot be used. Maybe once or twice a year, and that's only if I could even figure it out.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:33 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:34 PM (pO9jx)
Two words: Fur. Suits.
Posted by: Alex at January 13, 2012 11:35 PM (+1TUS)
Two words: Fur. Suits.
Who in the heck would want a fur suit?? I am dying of heat just thinking about it!
Now, a nice fur rug or blanket.....I need to get mine out of storage and see about making that happen.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:38 PM (SsG4J)
Hey Robert, You are a guy. Confidence goes a long way. And you seem to have plenty of it.
Tammy, say a prayer first thing in the morning and you will do good.
And I will quit with my advice, cause I dont know shit.
But Thanks ont. You guys are kinda a calm in the storm that is my life right now. Yeah, I am drunk, and???
Obama must go! The fuck back to chicago!!
Love Ya assholes!
Posted by: lous a girl at January 13, 2012 11:38 PM (R21xD)
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 13, 2012 11:40 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:40 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:33 AM (SsG4J)
Well I try to.
Never barefoot in the bathroom.
Posted by: veeka oot seeg at January 14, 2012 03:34 AM (pO9jx)
In my bathroom, barefoot is easier. Slippers are just gonna collect all the shed hair.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 03:35 AM (kaalw)
Still workin' on Rush...you go, Neil!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 03:35 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:41 PM (F79HU)
I'll give you $65 for it but you'll have to pay for shipping. Don't worry, I'll used it once a week or more.
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at January 13, 2012 11:41 PM (zFMCq)
Aw, thanks, I miss her so much. And I wish I could give you her dang sewing machine.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:42 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: lous a girl at January 14, 2012 03:38 AM (R21xD)
You too, schweetie.
Posted by: Robert at January 13, 2012 11:43 PM (F79HU)
I suppose I'd still need to keep it in cold storage, though? How soon do they go bad if you don't?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:47 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:53 PM (SsG4J)
Posted by: veeka at January 13, 2012 11:53 PM (pO9jx)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 13, 2012 11:55 PM (j+Izh)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 13, 2012 11:56 PM (SsG4J)
Yup, thats what I was doing tonight. I shaped the neck area that I overlaid with the mahogany, and sanded the neck so I can spray the color.. You can't even see the original break. The owner is gonna shit. Its been broken for 25 years.
Posted by: Berserker at January 13, 2012 11:57 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 03:35 AM (kaalw)
Still workin' on Rush...you go, Neil!
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 03:41 AM (F79HU)The thing that's amusing about Rush is that -- in comparison with bands like Montrose (Ronnie Montrose on lead guitar and.......who, exactly, else?) or Steve Miller (Steve Miller on lead guitar and........who, exactly, else?) or Robin Trower (Robin Trower on lead guitar and.......who, exactly, else?) -- you have Neil Peart on drums (drum God, level X); Geddy Lee on bass (bass God, level X); and Alex Lifeson (guitar demigod, level VIII). The weakest member of the band is in the position that normally carries the band along, and is nonetheless better than 95% of the other guitarists out there.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 13, 2012 11:58 PM (kaalw)
Liquid Tension Experiment - Paradigm Shift
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 03:50 AM (F79HU)
I knew you could! Tony Levin is Awesome!
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:02 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:02 AM (FMbng)
Oh, that's so awesome!!!! Bet you're feeling really proud right about now. You're a Guitar Whisperer.....
But now you gotta defend me while I make a snide comment about Rush.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:04 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 14, 2012 12:04 AM (j+Izh)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 03:58 AM (kaalw)
Nine times out of ten, I think, if you asked Rush fans to name the guys in the band Lifeson's name would probably come last. GREAT guitarist, But Neil and Geddy seem to come first.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:05 AM (F79HU)
Oh no sister, you're on your own with that one. lol
I play a ton of rush.
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:05 AM (FMbng)
All true. True as death. None truer.
But the music itself pretty much sucks. I just Do Not Get Rush, beyond the undeniable talent.
And yea, nice knowing y'all........
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:06 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 04:04 AM (SsG4J)
What's Thor's email? I need to inform him you need a spanking.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:07 AM (F79HU)
How many times have I had these exact words said to me, on this very same issue, by every guitar playing dude I have ever known. I get that it must be true, but I do not see the appeal at all.
I play a ton of rush.
All y'all do. It's a total Dude thing.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:09 AM (SsG4J)
Nine times out of ten, I think, if
you asked Rush fans to name the guys in the band Lifeson's name would
probably come last. GREAT guitarist, But Neil and Geddy seem to come
first.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 04:05 AM (F79HU)
Any other band, it'd have his name on it and he'd be in first place. Alex is a seriously great guitar player. It's just that he's in a 3-piece band with one of the best drummers and one of the best bassists out there.
But the flip side is, imagine how he'd feel if he were playing with another group. Any other drummer and bassist would be slumming it.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:09 AM (kaalw)
I like the older stuff, never could get behind the later stuff. I think moving pictures was the last album that did it for me.
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:10 AM (FMbng)
Oh........never mind. Not going there. He'd probably argue that he has far better reasons, though, lol!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:11 AM (SsG4J)
Yea, I don't turn the channel when Tom Sawyer comes on.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:13 AM (SsG4J)
I play a ton of rush.
All y'all do. It's a total Dude thing.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 04:09 AM (SsG4J)
Oh I've known (at least on the INTARWEBZ) many people not fond of Rush in the slightest. One dude, at least. Although he was gay. And he had a thing for me. That doesn't really have to do with anything, though.
*Cough*
Where was I? Right...usually it seems to have to do with Geddy Lee's voice. And certainly, his voice is an acquired taste. For years, when I was a kid, I thought he was a she and got him confused with that chick from Heart.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:13 AM (F79HU)
Yea, that was my cousin Brett. Only man I've ever known who didn't quiver at the mere mention of Rush, although to his credit, Thor is not a huge major drooling fan.
With me, I think it gets back to the synthesized thing.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:16 AM (SsG4J)
And yea, nice knowing y'all........
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 04:06 AM (SsG4J)
Rush isn't something that you'll be whistling afterwards. It's complicated, polyrhythmic, and densely-layered. And perhaps these are largely "guy things".
You start talking about "lack of talent", though, and things could get ugly fast.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:18 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 04:09 AM (kaalw)
Hi, you might know me as that dude.
Posted by: Alex Lifeson at January 14, 2012 12:18 AM (F79HU)
Oh no, no...read what I wrote. Undeniable talent. I do not dispute that. At all.
It's like Hendrix. I don't really like his music, but the mofo could play.
Ditto John Coltrane and all those other bizarre, non-melodic musicians all y'all delightfully testosterone laden creatures seem to love so much.
I myself am complicated, polyrhythmic, and densely-layered, damn it, why do you complain about it in women so much?
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 12:22 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:23 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic, and densely-layered at January 14, 2012 12:25 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 04:22 AM (SsG4J)
Don't say that, now I'm getting an image of Oprah!
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:25 AM (F79HU)
We can turn Coltrane off and put him back in the cabinet when we've had enough. Women, we have to sleep next to.
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 12:25 AM (+1TUS)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor at January 14, 2012 04:22 AM (SsG4J)
We enjoy it in women, just as we enjoy it in music.
And women enjoy straightforward, strong, and focused in their men -- quelle surprise -- and their music.
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:26 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:27 AM (FMbng)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic, and densely-layered at January 14, 2012 04:25 AM (SsG4J)
Don't be silly!
If I bail it's cause of the merlot.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:27 AM (F79HU)
Oh, my bad. I am not so beautifully complected!
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:27 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 04:25 AM (+1TUS)
Last time I tried this, the cops were called.
I suppose I should have asked her if it was okay first.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:28 AM (F79HU)
Excellent point!
back in the day. Kick ass music, killer guitar tone, and great lyrics.
This is probably my issue. I don't think of them as having any kind of tone other than synthesized, and we all know how I feel about that, lol! Maybe I need to listen to earlier stuff.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:29 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 04:27 AM (SsG4J)
But you look better in horned helmet wielding sword and shield.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:30 AM (F79HU)
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:30 AM (FMbng)
You don't like sleeping next to me son, just let me know. I will happily hit the couch. Then we'll see who hollers uncle first.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:31 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 04:27 AM (FMbng)
Did you bail out before "By-Tor"?
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:31 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 04:30 AM (+1TUS)
Ah! She was already out and I figured I was in the clear.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:32 AM (F79HU)
Better than Oprah? Yes, but then so would you!
oh yes, earlier stuff is not synthesized at all.
Suggestions? Moving Pictures still seems pretty synthesized to me....
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:33 AM (SsG4J)
Hell no, I went up to the signals album and just faded after that.
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:33 AM (FMbng)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:33 AM (SsG4J)
yeah not my idea of early rush, that was the last album i could tolerate.
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:34 AM (FMbng)
Well, long before we reach that point I'm pretty sure Thor would have killed me. And I will never kick a red head out of bed. When I drink, I drink a toast to redheads and waltzes, and I never turn either one down.
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 12:35 AM (+1TUS)
Hell no, I went up to the signals album and just faded after that.
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 04:33 AM (FMbng)
Yeah, well -- I'm not about to defend "Grace Under Pressure", "Vapor Trails", "Power Windows", "Test for Echo", "Hold Your Fire", or "Counterparts".
Posted by: cthulhu at January 14, 2012 12:38 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 04:33 AM (SsG4J)
My altar to the god of thunder would be built upon a foundation of mine enemies bones!
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:39 AM (F79HU)
yeah me either. lol
Posted by: Berserker at January 14, 2012 12:40 AM (FMbng)
The crow is not very tasty, however....
I never turn either one down
And here's a toast to a waltz or two with you some day, sir! Seriously, we must.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:43 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:44 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 04:43 AM (SsG4J)
Might need a little salt.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:44 AM (F79HU)
I need to see what Thor already has, though.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:45 AM (SsG4J)
And some humble pie, damn you.
Mind you, they are no Hammerfall, or Children of Bodum.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:47 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 04:45 AM (SsG4J)
Yeppers!
Moving Pictures and 2112 are the ones most liked.
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:47 AM (F79HU)
Mind you, they are no Hammerfall, or Children of Bodum.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 04:47 AM (SsG4J)
I got some whipped cream if ya need it!
Posted by: Robert at January 14, 2012 12:48 AM (F79HU)
We must indeed. On that note, I'm off to bed. It's 4am here, my shoulder's hurting, and I'd like to get some sleep tonight. Everyone have a good night!
Posted by: Alex at January 14, 2012 12:49 AM (+1TUS)
Probably not by me, however. I like the guitar best on Bastille Day. I"m leaning Caress of Steel.
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:50 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:52 AM (SsG4J)
And I am tired, too, though able to ask questions about tube amps, should anyone be around who might be able to answer...
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:53 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:54 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: Tammy al' Thor is complicated, polyrhythmic and not Oprah at January 14, 2012 12:55 AM (SsG4J)
Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 02:19 AM (niZvt)
Good Morning all. Been up for a while but out gathering the news this morning. Cold as hell here this morning. 24.5° and still dropping.
Haven't reviewed the ONT latest comments though.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 02:23 AM (YdQQY)
Thanks for the link to the Persian Gulf photos. At the time, I was a PP2P with Patrol Squadron Fifty deployed to DGAR (Diego Garcia).
If memory serves, my last operational flight that deployment (out of Masirah, Oman) before redeploying to homebase (NAS Moffet Field), was the first tasked VP mission of Operation Earnest Will.
Memories...
Posted by: fly at January 14, 2012 02:39 AM (DPmJS)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 02:56 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Lizabth at January 14, 2012 03:07 AM (JZBti)
Yeah but my State name has "South" in it. Not supposed to get cold. There's a reason I no longer live in places like North Chicago and Saratoga Springs.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 03:13 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 06:56 AM (YdQQY)
Morning Vic, All...Vic, I've seen them last for (no lie) one month!...I loathe CFL's....
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 03:32 AM (b/B+0)
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 03:36 AM (b/B+0)
Some of the first generation ones that I had were like that. The new ones appear to be much better though.
Better get used to them. Damn Republicans aren't going to do anything about them. One more POS law passed by Dems that the Repubs will not repeal.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 03:41 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 07:41 AM (YdQQY)
Get used to them?...like Hell I will! Besides, our friends to the North (thank you PM Harper) are reviewing their lightbulb policies. I can always buy them there. Most of my fixtures burn either halogen tubes or oddball Edison's...and for those that don't I have a cache of replacements!
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 03:51 AM (b/B+0)
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 03:52 AM (b/B+0)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 03:55 AM (YdQQY)
...K...you really need to be a guest blogger here...IMHO.
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 03:58 AM (b/B+0)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 04:03 AM (YdQQY)
In the comments, Old Bob says he would like to piss on the whole Middle East.
Morons tend to moderately agree
Posted by: sTevo at January 14, 2012 04:09 AM (VMcEw)
Hanging on for another year until the CREE stuff gets cheaper to build more.
I'm lighting my kitchen with a modified fluorescent fixture.
Very nice color and definitely better on the eye.
The transformers do get very warm though .
Posted by: Panzer Trout at January 14, 2012 04:22 AM (j5CHE)
Noted once gain Amazon is gouging the MP3s. MP3 album cost $18.06 to download. But the actual double CD is only $16.14. There is no excuse for this none. While Amazon is free under out sorta-capitalist system to charge all the market will bear, I am also free to not be stupid and pay more for electrons than for actual stuff in my hand.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 04:25 AM (YdQQY)
I find that without diffusers, LEDs are blinding when you happen to look at them.
For backlighting they are great but for direct light, we have a couple of years to go, imo.
Posted by: sTevo at January 14, 2012 04:29 AM (VMcEw)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 04:42 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 04:44 AM (YdQQY)
My kitchen and bath have mini-tube T-2's which I lamp with warm color range bulbs...nice. Have also done some rooms with T-12 tubes with dimmable ballasts...harmonics can be a pain but beyond that a sweet setup.
I like LED's but the $ has to come way down before I'm interested in re-lamping my halogen edison's.
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 04:50 AM (EUhud)
Posted by: real joe at January 14, 2012 05:00 AM (w7Lv+)
I was planning on signing into "my account" and looking into some of that.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:03 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: nevergiveup at January 14, 2012 05:04 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:11 AM (YdQQY)
Italian cruise ship runs aground and sinks off coast of Italy
This kind of shit isnÂ’t supposed to happen in the 21st century with giga-tons of nav-aids available.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:12 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: nevergiveup at January 14, 2012 05:16 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 14, 2012 05:17 AM (Ho2rs)
This kind of shit isnÂ’t supposed to happen in the 21st century with giga-tons of nav-aids available.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 09:12 AM (YdQQY)
When an Italian is driving anything can happen.Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 14, 2012 05:19 AM (7+pP9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at January 14, 2012 05:19 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: nevergiveup at January 14, 2012 09:16 AM (i6RpT)
Global warming
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 14, 2012 05:21 AM (mFxQX)
Posted by: Lincolntf at January 14, 2012 05:21 AM (hiMsy)
Where's the cob-loggers?
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:26 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: nevergiveup at January 14, 2012 05:27 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 14, 2012 05:30 AM (Ho2rs)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 07:41 AM (YdQQY)
Your opposition has been duly noted and recorded by our government overseers at DHS and our corporate overlords at GE.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 14, 2012 05:31 AM (Og1Kk)
That's why I used a nice ceiling mount wood frame four foot fluorescent fixture. It has a heavy duty prismatic diffuser.
I am scared to do LEDs here for normal lighting because we get too much lightning. One good zap will eat up some expense bulbs.
I wired it with heavy duty rail mount a surge protector. Hope it works whenever.
I like LED's but the $ has to come way down before I'm interested in re-lamping my halogen edison's.
I'm buying components from one of our electronics suppliers. They're giving me an at cost deal because we're a big account for other supplies. I built this kitchen light with three color ranges and 750+/- lumens for under $200.
Posted by: Panzer Trout at January 14, 2012 05:32 AM (j5CHE)
Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 05:33 AM (niZvt)
Jeebus, I apparently regard morning content at the HQ as highly as I regard my coffee. Where's my content???
Save us Vic!
Posted by: Burn the Witch at January 14, 2012 05:36 AM (rX1N2)
Posted by: Lincolntf at January 14, 2012 05:36 AM (hiMsy)
Save us Vic!
Posted by: Burn the Witch at January 14, 2012 09:36 AM (rX1N2)
Needs a new open thread!
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:37 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: rickl at January 14, 2012 05:38 AM (sdi6R)
That beyotch has done her hero no favors.
Posted by: JewishOdysseus at January 14, 2012 05:42 AM (hRH92)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at January 14, 2012 05:45 AM (UTq/I)
But no use of links unless they are tiny.. I still don't get that.. Does ace pay for his bandwidth by the character?
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at January 14, 2012 05:49 AM (UTq/I)
o am EST and we're still chewing on the ONT?
Did the HQ get raided by ATF last night?Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 05:50 AM (niZvt)
Think of all the identity theft going on in this country.. but it's no big deal.. nothing to see here...
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at January 14, 2012 05:50 AM (UTq/I)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:51 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 05:52 AM (niZvt)
Posted by: Panzer Trout at January 14, 2012 09:32 AM (j5CHE)
PT...do yo have pix anywhere; I'd love to see your work.
Posted by: billygoat at January 14, 2012 05:52 AM (EUhud)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:52 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at January 14, 2012 05:53 AM (UTq/I)
Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 05:54 AM (niZvt)
Bullshit DC Judge upholds ATF gun reporting requirements
U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives properly limited its requirement to purchasers of two or more semi-automatic rifles greater than .22 caliber within five days in the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico or Texas.
She is a former counsel for the NRLB and was appointed by George W. Bush. She further says:
"Congress has effected a delicate balance between ATF's regulation of firearms and the right to privacy held by lawful firearms owners," Collyer wrote. The ATF's reporting requirement "did not disturb that balance."
This is absolute bullshit. Too bad gun owners drew an anti-gun liberal scrunt for a judge. This is not congressional regulation you idiot. This is Holder and company inventing regulation using a damn crime they performed as a damn excuse.
This is unconstitutional on another score, it is limited to a few States making it void under the equal protection clause.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:56 AM (YdQQY)
Barbour says his pardons were based on "Christian Forgiveness".
ThatÂ’s fine, IÂ’m glad heÂ’s a Christian. He can forgive them all he wants. However that is not the job of the State or the Governor. This sounds an awful lot like that idiot Huckabee. He is off my list of candidates for national office.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:56 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 05:56 AM (niZvt)
More crap from the EPA. They want to raise the prices of gasoline 25 cents a gallon
More crap from Obama no doubt. Have they presented any evidence at all that this will do any good. Or is this more smoke and mirrors about some shit covered lumpy crap on saving x number of lives that they pulled out of their ass. Like saving or creating x number of “jobs” this administration can’t even lie in a straight forward manner.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:57 AM (YdQQY)
S&P finally downgrades 9 Euro Nations
As I read this POS article all but Germany have been downgraded lower than AAA.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:57 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:57 AM (YdQQY)
Federal audit of SC Medicaid shows $490M paid in error
This is only SC and it was a federal audit. Is it any wonder that these programs are going bust?
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:58 AM (YdQQY)
Latest SC polls, Santorum slipping and perhaps Romney's record is getting out there
However, still, wait until mid week or the end of the week before crediting any SC polls.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:58 AM (YdQQY)
Yet another call for Kagan to recuse herself
An internal memorandum from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) reveals that Justice Elena Kagan “substantially participated” in a health care case in San Francisco in which the Justice Department argued over the effect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). This raises grave new doubts about the appropriateness of Kagan’s participation as a justice in the Obamacare lawsuit scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court in March.
Get over it. She is not going to recuse herself, just not going to happen. This is the most lawless administration in US History and that includes Supreme Court nominees.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:59 AM (YdQQY)
In order to meet CAFE standards car makers have been making their products increasingly streamlined. It seems like a good idea. When I was a kid I thought a lot of car and (especially) truck designs were stupid because they were seriously un-aerodynamic.
But with the good comes the bad. Now it only takes a bit of freezing rain and your car doors get frozen shut. Its happened to the last three vehicles we've owned. And not only did the doors freeze shut on my old Lumina -- the windshield wipers were tucked under the rear of the hood where they would become entombed in ice.
A couple of bottles of 91% alcohol are on today's shopping list. One is going straight into a spray bottle set to spray a stream.
I'm also gonna silicone the hell out of the rubber seals on the vehicle doors, but that only helps for a week or two.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at January 14, 2012 05:59 AM (7+pP9)
ThatÂ’s it for the news this morning. Other than the even more liberal weekend addition of F&F is full on Romney ass-sucking this morning. One scene after another of full on attacks against the other candidates and licking the peanuts out of RomneyÂ’s ass. It is pure sickening.
Posted by: Vic at January 14, 2012 05:59 AM (YdQQY)
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Posted by: CoolCzech at January 14, 2012 06:01 AM (niZvt)
I'm a straight woman and totally appreciate her: First, I think she is stunning and, second, for helping to shatter the myth that one must be thin to be sexy.
And, as beautiful as she is, if you haven't seen her playing Joan Holloway, you can have no idea of just how sexy that redhead can be. She owns that role.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at January 14, 2012 06:10 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: Panzer Trout
Maybe you could post some pics on the yahoo site.
Posted by: sTevo at January 14, 2012 08:27 AM (VMcEw)
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