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October 11, 2013

Vacation Time Open Thread
— Ace

Hey I'm taking off. I haven't had off (beyond a holiday) since January. I'm a little beat.

I will be around sporadically during the week, but mostly to put up open threads, if the cobs are busy. I may put up quickie links in a pinch but that will be the extent of my output.

Posted by: Ace at 05:13 PM | Comments (245)
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1 First?

Posted by: Pete at October 11, 2013 05:15 PM (2N4Ot)

2 Enjoy!

And bring your ointments and penicillin.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at October 11, 2013 05:15 PM (eHIJJ)

3 I need a long vacation in Montana.

Posted by: Zombie John Galt at October 11, 2013 05:16 PM (8yW87)

4 I was waiting for the open thread for this: I'm a lurker here, and haven't posted in a while. Forgive me. However, I'd be grateful if you took a minute to read this and offer any experience or advice you might have. Basically, my natural gas provider (Duke Energy) seems to have lost their mind! I built my house in late 09, and I set up even billing with them after the first year. Initially it was around $70/mnth, and over time they reduced it to $47/mnth. I made the mistake of going with paperless billing and setting up autopay. This month, I received an NSF notice from my bank. The gas company had attempted to withdraw $2460! The bank charged me $30 for the NSF. I contacted Duke right away, and they opened opened an investigation and promised to call me back. I did hear back from them yesterday morning, but it was to tell me they were still looking into it and they would contact me again. Not having heard from them, I called them late today and things got really wierd. They claim that they came out and read the meter yesterday and found that I had been overpaying, and that I have a $2400 CREDIT!?. BUT! my even billing amount was now $296. When I pointed out that they are telling me they have been overcharging, but my even billing was going up like 6X, they agreed to reduce the even billing to $55 and they are going to issue me a $2400 credit. After the call I looked over my bills and find that I have only paid them $2160 over the past 42 months. So, basically, they tried to charge me 2460 and bounced the withdrawal from my bank that cost me $30. They now claim that was a mistake, and they really owe me some $2400 (more than the total amount I have paid them for 3 1/2 years), but my next even billing amount will be $296. Oh, and apparenlty I can take a hike over the $30 bank fee, since they are refusing to even give me a credit for that amount. I told them they are going to pay me that back, and better have their legal department contact me. They promised me a call back on Monday. Anyone have any advice here?

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:17 PM (4zLy9)

5 OK, after today's news, there is only one remaining course of action: a. Sell house, and most of my urban-oriented possessions. b. Take that sweet cash from the over-inflated Bay Area real estate market and buy a minimum of 5 acres (and hopefully more) somewhere out in the desert or mountains. Must have good view, from above, of entrance gate (see "f" below). c. Install lots of solar panels and windmills with some of the leftover sweet cash. LOTS. d. Dig a well, built catchment tanks and ponds; you know the drill. e. Cease usage of all credit cards, except where completely unavoidable. f. Target practice. Sniper target practice. I hate guns, but hey, you gotta do what yo gotta do. g. Say goodbye to most friends and relatives, what with their "Obama 2008" stickers 'n' all. h. Legally change my name to something real generic. I'm thinking "Morgan Tyler" is perfect, because it could be reversed, confusing the algorithms, and also could be either gender. Ms. Tyler Morgan, or Mr. Morgan Tyler? Or double-vice-versa? A search for the name produces 237,000 hits on Facebook. Nice. i. Dogs? Oh yeah. I'm thinking some pits, some rotts, some yappy terriers as the fuse. j. Off. The. Grid, baby. i. GET OFF MY LAND. Seriously. ----------- (Repost from earlier dead thread.)

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:17 PM (+cx5n)

6 Penicillin? Ointments?

No! Burn it with FIRE!

Posted by: Parker at October 11, 2013 05:17 PM (YkW3i)

7 Have fun. Go to yellowstone.

Posted by: dogfish at October 11, 2013 05:17 PM (nsOJa)

8 3 I need a long vacation in Montana. Posted by: Zombie John Galt I hear the Kaczinski estate has a nice cabin up for rent.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:18 PM (+cx5n)

9 Gee Ace, I hope no NPS sites are on your itinerary. In case you haven't heard, the Republicans have closed them, contrary to President Obama's wishes..., or so I hear.

Posted by: Robert Reich at October 11, 2013 05:18 PM (nch4c)

10 Ugh, don't write it up in notepad and paste in here. The formatting went all wonky. Sorry.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:19 PM (4zLy9)

11 Know anything about raising dental floss Zombie?

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:19 PM (8yW87)

12 Dude, have fun. Eat something roasted and delicious and drink something cold.

Posted by: Inspector Asshole at October 11, 2013 05:19 PM (Gt9Nm)

13 A Gay Marriage? But of course! I shudder to think what a morose affair it would be otherwise.

Posted by: Man from 1860 at October 11, 2013 05:19 PM (RLTt1)

14 Is this political or topical?

Posted by: toby928© at October 11, 2013 05:19 PM (QupBk)

15 Have fun Ace.

Posted by: Hanoverfist at October 11, 2013 05:20 PM (ecN6u)

16 Whoo hoo.......free at last.

Posted by: The chicken, and the Toaster at October 11, 2013 05:20 PM (FHXMu)

17 See you in a week. Enjoy, brother.

Posted by: Silk at October 11, 2013 05:20 PM (eGhyu)

18 Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (4zLy9) __________ What?

Posted by: Mr. Moo Moo at October 11, 2013 05:20 PM (HDgX3)

19 Enjoy your well-earned vacation. Have you appointed someone to the all-important "makes posts that are not entirely about how we are all screwed" position in your absence?

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:21 PM (bKA83)

20 >>Anyone have any advice here? Yeah, never allow anyone to have access to withdraw funds from your account without your direct approval for every transaction.

Posted by: Aviator at October 11, 2013 05:21 PM (DI+ja)

21 You hate guns? Stay in California.

Posted by: CMU VET at October 11, 2013 05:21 PM (ejB0r)

22 11 Know anything about raising dental floss Zombie? Posted by: Freaked Out! No, but my family used to have a spaghetti farm.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:21 PM (+cx5n)

23 Have a wonderful time and we'll try not to leave our beer cans and wine bottles all over the joint while you're out.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:22 PM (DmNpO)

24 Enjoy thyself and don't forget your towel.

Posted by: Joethefatman™ (@joethefatman1) at October 11, 2013 05:22 PM (MnSla)

25 Posted by: Aviator at October 11, 2013 09:21 PM (DI+ja) Learned that lesson, alright. Thanks for replying.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (4zLy9)

26 Good for you Ace. Have a drink with one of those colorful umbrellas and a bowl of Kaboom Cereal. Enjoy!

Posted by: mpfs at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (9nppf)

27 Christina Hendricks Open Thread compliance pic

http://tinyurl.com/m53arg5

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (aTXUx)

28 10 Ugh, don't write it up in notepad and paste in here. The formatting went all wonky. Sorry.

Protip: Do NOT try using Word instead.

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (bKA83)

29 I hear Endor is beautiful this time of year...

Posted by: Joe Mama at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (Ctc7M)

30 "Only one remaining course of action" I have often thought of the same move Zombie but I'm stuck here. If it gets really bad though I'm headed for the old family farm with everything we can carry especially ammo.

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (8yW87)

31 @4

Convert your house to propane if you can.

Posted by: Kreplach at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (hmUex)

32 11 Know anything about raising dental floss Zombie?
Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 09:19 PM (8yW87)
You need a pygmy pony.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (E0/Ok)

33 Whoosh, went the Ewok.

Posted by: Pecan Scandi at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (BobZ/)

34
Have fun and Thank you.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 11, 2013 05:23 PM (N8z9m)

35 Name: Small Claims Court.

Posted by: CMU VET at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (ejB0r)

36 They now have NERV guns for girls,and presumably ,teh gheys.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (9XBK2)

37 Man, she's kind of crazy-eyed in that pic.

Posted by: Pete at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (2N4Ot)

38 Enjoy, Ace!

Posted by: .87c at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (qZPXs)

39 Don't let the door hit ya on the way out mijo...and enjoy it. You've definitely earned it.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (euACX)

40 NERF even.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (9XBK2)

41 Is this political or topical? *** open

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (DmNpO)

42 Ace is going on vacation? Local Val-u-rite sellers panic at impending loss of income.

Posted by: PabloD at October 11, 2013 05:24 PM (puuA2)

43 Have fun on Vacation Ace...

the country will probably fall the fuck apart, but it is pretty much guaranteed to fall the fuck apart regardless.

Flush twice for McCain

Posted by: sven10077 at October 11, 2013 05:25 PM (9jfyN)

44 Oh ,and I give up on politics.Seriously,I don't give a shit anymore.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:25 PM (9XBK2)

45 And the market was up. Again. WTF is going on? My dad was in the brokerage business for 30+ years. There is no fucking reason the market should be booming like this. It's fucking crazy. We are printing money like mad. Our President is fucking insane, evil AND incompetent, our underlying fundamentals are fucked, regulation is over the top stupid, the Laffer curve has been completely inverted. Yet...pass the Jack, please.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 05:25 PM (naU4+)

46 Mila Kunis Open Thread Compliance Pic

http://tinyurl.com/lj26foy

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:26 PM (aTXUx)

47 Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (+cx5n)

No criticism from here.

Only alternative suggestion I can offer is to find a community of like minded people so you could all watch each other's backs.

But yeah. For years i've been telling my kids that all those Zombie movies are good training for the future.

Posted by: Diogenes' Lamp at October 11, 2013 05:26 PM (XnALK)

48 Know anything about raising dental floss Zombie? Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 09:19 PM (8yW87) Yes...but it involves chickens, Bill O'Reilly and human sacrifice.

Posted by: mpfs at October 11, 2013 05:26 PM (9nppf)

49 46 And the market was up. Again. WTF is going on? My dad was in the brokerage business for 30+ years. There is no fucking reason the market should be booming like this. It's fucking crazy. We are printing money like mad.

Your last sentence answers your question.

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:27 PM (bKA83)

50 4. Name Overall, it seems like a win for you. Ignore the $30 fee. Trivial. If they're willing to give you $2400, and bill you $55/month henceforth, then you've got a good deal. take it. On Monday, call to confirm the $55/month. Inform them that the all is being recorded, and the recording is being given to your lawyer. Otherwise, sit tight and let them do as they promised.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:27 PM (+cx5n)

51 Ace, have a great vacation!

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 05:27 PM (z4WKX)

52 Ace, relax in a maximum security resort. Watch Brazil.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at October 11, 2013 05:27 PM (XrBCE)

53 47 But yeah. For years i've been telling my kids that all those Zombie movies are good training for the future.

Or a good reason to get the hell out of California.

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (bKA83)

Have fun, Mr. Ace. Don't do anything we wouldn't do.

Posted by: ALH at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (2LTPq)

55 46 Mila Kunis Open Thread Compliance Pic That head seems out of compliance w/the rest of her body. Not that that would slow me down.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (naU4+)

56 @31 Hadn't considered that. I'll check into it. Thanks!

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (4zLy9)

57 Awww, have fun ace! Related: I picture ace as a literal Ewok, so the thought of him going on vacation brings up amusing images of a furry little guy with a fanny pack and a comically large camera. Kind of like Paddington Bear illustrations. (that's not weird, right?)

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (GmTxn)

58 Anyone have any advice here? Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (4zLy9) *** No advice, sorry. But, holy hell. They don't seem to have any idea whatsoever what they are doing.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (DmNpO)

59 45 Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 09:25 PM (naU4+)

What was up?

L:eaks from the GOP aides to the street that Ogabe wins everything and QEleventy forever...>!

The Stock Market is on God mode right now....

the code is left, up, left, up, left, up

and currency down down down

Posted by: sven10077 at October 11, 2013 05:28 PM (9jfyN)

60 Red-line that fun meter, Ace!

Posted by: Cretin, high-grade moron isotopes in thousands of centrifuges at October 11, 2013 05:29 PM (xdqW8)

61 In the midst of all the suckage, I had something completely awesome happen tonight. Reposted from an earlier thread: Wanna hear something freaky? I've mentioned before that I started taking an evening course in AutoCAD a couple weeks ago. I just "met" the friggin' inventor of AutoCAD online by accident. http://www.transterrestrial.com/?p=51775 http://www.fourmilab.ch/

Posted by: rickl at October 11, 2013 05:29 PM (sdi6R)

62 Meggie Mac Open Thread Compliance Pic

http://tinyurl.com/lhb5fwj

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:29 PM (aTXUx)

63 Hot chick taking selfie open thread compliance pic.

http://tinyurl.com/ofkad9t

Posted by: Kreplach at October 11, 2013 05:29 PM (hmUex)

64 22 No, but my family used to have a spaghetti farm. Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:21 PM (+cx5n) Swiss or Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXmaS1ZzpA8

Posted by: RondinellaMamma at October 11, 2013 05:29 PM (EJ/Tn)

65 I winder where ace is going.Will he leave the country?Because they might not let him back in.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (9XBK2)

66
Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (4zLy9)

If they think they owe you money but don't actually, they will figure it out. guaranteed.

Just take your bills, figure out what you should have paid, subtract your even payments and look at the difference. Get that resolved of who owes whom.

Then, stop doing the even payments and the auto withdrawl. pay monthly. Forget the $30, even for the principle of the thing. You will spend more time than its worth.

my advice.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (N8z9m)

67 57 Jenny Close your eyes and imagine an Ewok in a corduroy speedo.

Posted by: mpfs at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (9nppf)

68 California? A mere Territory! The future is to be found in Michigan, man!

Posted by: Man from 1860 at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (1l1mb)

69 Speaking of zombies Rifftrax will be doing The Night of the Living Dead in theaters on the 24th. Be there!

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (8yW87)

70 We don't know ace's true identity but the NSA does,

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (9XBK2)

71 Republicans cave. Give Obama health care, the sequester cuts back, another credit card and a hand job under the Oval Office desk and get nothing in return. Ace goes on Vacation. Natch.

Posted by: someguy at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (8XRrT)

72 Have a restful vacation, ace.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (5H6zj)

73 I can't fault Ace for taking a vacation. The wonder is that he can go so long with so much bad or foreboding news, and keep on plugging away analyzing and informing the rest of us.

Recharge dude. At least so much as you are able.

Posted by: Diogenes' Lamp at October 11, 2013 05:30 PM (XnALK)

74 Swiss or Italian? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXmaS1ZzpA8 Posted by: RondinellaMamma I'm so glad someone got the joke!

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:31 PM (+cx5n)

75 67 Why do you hate me?

I liked my nice g-rated images...

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone at October 11, 2013 05:31 PM (GmTxn)

76 Ace-Do some work find Peruvia for us! WE have to get out of here. WeÂ’ll use the Constitution our Founding Fathers fought with their lives to give us. Unlike the frigging DC pussies! I just wish I would get a call form NRSC, etc. but I think I call blocked all of them.

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 05:31 PM (z4WKX)

77 Just when it's time to start slitting throats, the pirate takes a fucking bunch of days off. Weak shit, dude.

Posted by: someguy at October 11, 2013 05:32 PM (8XRrT)

78 I'm so glad someone got the joke! Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:31 PM (+cx5n) Joke?

Posted by: RondinellaMamma at October 11, 2013 05:32 PM (EJ/Tn)

79 >> Name Based on your figures it looks like you are coming out OK, even if you eat the $30 NSF. you have paid 2160, they are crediting 2400, billing 296. Leaving 56. Add the 30 NSF and you paying a net of $86 for over 3 years of service, or am I missing something here?

Posted by: Aviator at October 11, 2013 05:33 PM (DI+ja)

80 77 Just when it's time to start slitting throats, the pirate takes a fucking bunch of days off.

Weak shit, dude.

What? What did you do to earn your vacations that was so much more impressive?

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:33 PM (bKA83)

81 Have a great time Ace. Live it up! When I go on vacation I let my facial hair grow out. Just a suggestion.

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:33 PM (8yW87)

82 Watch Brazil.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at October 11, 2013 09:27 PM (XrBCE)
All you have to do is look out your window.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at October 11, 2013 05:33 PM (E0/Ok)

83 Long overdue ace. Enjoy your time off and avoid as much politics as possible.

Posted by: Buzzion at October 11, 2013 05:33 PM (ku/C8)

84 Rates for travel and vacation in Peruvia are a bargain this time of year. An added plus is that the exchange rate actually (and remarkably) works in favor of the U.S. dollar, the current rate being 10,000 Peruvian Salovars (aka 'Brownbacks') per U.S. dollar. The circumstance has evolved as a consequence of the Peruvian government having adopted as continuing Official Policy every NYT column produced by Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman.

Posted by: Robert Reich at October 11, 2013 05:34 PM (nch4c)

85 Anyone have any advice here? Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM Call your States Attorney Generals office and any Utility Regulatory Commission Get the forms to file a complaint File complaint

Posted by: Dept. Of Acuracy at October 11, 2013 05:34 PM (MhA4j)

86 >>Anyone have any advice here? Honestly, it sounds like such a long-term problem that I think you should continue to work with Duke but AFTER you get the money they owe you contact the state regulatory agency and/or some sort of government official (representative?) and report them. It seems highly likely they've been ripping off a lot of people. I would eat the $30 and just get resolution on the big stuff. And turn off auto-pay. Your story is why I never do that with service companies. I did something vaguely similar with Angie's List and a newspaper and had trouble shutting each off.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:35 PM (5H6zj)

87 Does the left ever jump all over someone on their side that says something stupid?

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:35 PM (9XBK2)

88 Maybe her daddy will be on to discuss the trauma of that bully Ted Cruz picking on him ...

Meghan McCain ‏@MeghanMcCain 10h

Sneak peek of this weeks episode of #RaisingMcCain on @pivot_tv - topic is bullying, cohost is director @LeeHirsch!

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:35 PM (aTXUx)

89 Call your States Attorney Generals office and any Utility Regulatory Commission Get the forms to file a complaint File complaint **** Good advice

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:35 PM (DmNpO)

90 Safe travels ace

Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at October 11, 2013 05:35 PM (Bi1cV)

91 Bikini Girls Open Thread Compliance pic.

http://tinyurl.com/koy9e5

Posted by: Kreplach at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (hmUex)

92 I've mentioned before that I started taking an evening course in AutoCAD a couple weeks ago. I just "met" the friggin' inventor of AutoCAD online by accident. That's funny. I work for the company that owns AutoCAD. I believe the inventor is named Johnny Walker. (Srsly). And he lives abroad because of a discrepancy with the IRS. If you're wanting to design, I would learn Revit or Inventor. Really. 3D is where it's at.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (naU4+)

93
I liked my nice g-rated images...

Posted by: Jenny Hates Her Phone

For your consideration

Barbara Eden

http://tinyurl.com/jwnjw4n

Posted by: Joethefatman™ (@joethefatman1) at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (MnSla)

94 Does the left rail against their equivalent of birthers(actually,they started that) and lunatic fringe?

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (9XBK2)

95 Ace is taking a vacay. Party on the patio!

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (8yW87)

96
Ace, we confirm you reservations at the Peruvian Hilton on the beach at Iguana.

Senorita Malaqui Fendora will be at your beck and call. She's a very popular entertainer that specializes in the art of lowering tensions and providing penis love.

Also, our very popular Peruvian Marching Powder Band will be available for your heightened sexual enjoyment.

PS Bring money. Mr. Ace, lot's of money senor.

Posted by: Sr. Alfonzo Castenanno, Peruvian Hilton Manager at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (pJF+c)

97 Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:27 PM (+cx5n) I thought about that approach, but it bothers me because 1) it feels like I'm stealing gas from them that I used, and 2) eventually they will catch up and come after me for that refund. Not saying you are wrong, just that those are my thoughts on it. So frickin confused by all of this.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (4zLy9)

98 Come up to Alberta, Ace. Moose season opens soon, and hobo season is always open. I can show you some prime hobo habitat.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (8Fl6F)

99 On your Seasonal Adventure, do remember to take in the Sulphur Baths in Wellsville, Mr. Ace.

Posted by: Man from 1860 at October 11, 2013 05:36 PM (J+kjD)

100 Have fun. Do stuff I wouldn't do.

Posted by: Janetoo at October 11, 2013 05:37 PM (DVU82)

101 84 Rates for travel and vacation in Peruvia are a bargain this time of year. An added plus is that the exchange rate actually (and remarkably) works in favor of the U.S. dollar, the current rate being 10,000 Peruvian Salovars (aka 'Brownbacks') per U.S. dollar.

Sure, just talk about the good side. Are you with the Peruvian Tourist Bureau? Do you want to answer a few questions about the disease rates of people who just touch the Peruvian currency?

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:37 PM (bKA83)

102 Got home early today so was subjected to local news; McAuliffe commercials seem to outnumber Cooch 3 to 1. We are going to be truly f'd in Va.

Posted by: Pete at October 11, 2013 05:37 PM (2N4Ot)

103 63 Hot chick taking selfie open thread compliance pic.

Posted by: Kreplach

FYI, her name is Angie Varona and she's 18.

Posted by: Gestapo & SS at October 11, 2013 05:38 PM (OAyfp)

104 Man, she's kind of crazy-eyed in that pic.

Posted by: Pete at October 11, 2013 09:24 PM (2N4Ot)

She has eyes?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2013 05:38 PM (8Fl6F)

105 Does the left ever jump all over someone on their side that says something stupid?

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 09:35 PM (9XBK2)

No. They say it was a mistake or has to be taken in context.

Posted by: cm9000 at October 11, 2013 05:38 PM (3qZbZ)

106 @73 Diogenes' Lamp

Indeed! I can only pretend to imagine what it must be like to analyze and write about all this shit, when just reading about it sends me close to postal.

Enjoy! Relax and recharge. We will need you sharp and rested when you get back.

....heard Sprite is good for hangovers, and Tums for overindulging of hobos

Posted by: DishofRed at October 11, 2013 05:38 PM (Dmq63)

107 off stupid sock and use tags next time dummy

Posted by: puddleglum at October 11, 2013 05:39 PM (OAyfp)

108 I thought about that approach, but it bothers me because 1) it feels like I'm stealing gas from them that I used, and 2) eventually they will catch up and come after me for that refund. Not saying you are wrong, just that those are my thoughts on it. So frickin confused by all of this. *** You do owe them for the fuel you've used so do not be tempted to take a check that isn't owed to you. The commenter above who suggested figuring out the bills and the other telling you to file a complaint have it right.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:39 PM (DmNpO)

109 c. Install lots of solar panels and windmills with some of the leftover sweet cash. LOTS. Posted by: zombie Be sure to check DotGov auctions and regular commercial auctions. I've seen more than one auction for almost new panels from both. h. Legally change my name to something real generic. I'm thinking "Morgan Tyler" is perfect, because it could be reversed, confusing the algorithms I'd think something with C / Math code in it would be better: $M{0/r}g@ⁿ Error barf ev'rrwhere.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at October 11, 2013 05:40 PM (jo069)

110 No wonder less than $7,000 for 10 undeveloped acres in Texas. Its close to El Paso.
http://www.landwatch.com/Hudspeth-County-Texas-Farms-and-Ranches-for-sale/pid/200437475

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at October 11, 2013 05:40 PM (XrBCE)

111 77 Just when it's time to start slitting throats, the pirate takes a fucking bunch of days off.

Weak shit, dude. Posted by: someguy at October 11, 2013 09:32 PM

It's fair to assume that you're unleashing the war whoop from home, not with those in DC this weekend for the truckers, Vets, or Beck's challenge to the NPS?

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:40 PM (aTXUx)

112 Ace going on vacation? Looks like someone has gotten around to pulling the plastic wrap off the last 12 months of "Furry Mamas". Enjoy your fapathon Ace!

Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Scamper, aka MrCaniac at October 11, 2013 05:40 PM (BXLPR)

113 Ace, drink some quality booze, eat some good food, read some good books, and spank the monkey often (or are you still abstaining from that?)either way, enjoy bro!

Posted by: fastfreefall at October 11, 2013 05:41 PM (Tz35j)

114 Why some in government have carried out the more extreme shutdown actions, why Obama will not lose much liberal support over them, and why the future is actually perilous: Stanford Prison Experiment "Just following the rules. You TeaBaggers like to talk about rule of law, right? We're just following the rules."

Posted by: T. at October 11, 2013 05:42 PM (6qfjZ)

115 When I go on vacation I let my facial hair grow out. Just a suggestion. Posted by: Freaked Out! ( looks at an ewok, looks at suggestion, looks at an ewok ... )

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at October 11, 2013 05:42 PM (jo069)

116 Oh, so this is an open thread, our best bud in the entire world visited last weekend. He works at General Dynamics. One of his 'customers' is at the Naval Yard where the shooting happened. Anyway... guess who doesn't own a Smart Phone. But, don't worry, the NSA isn't spying on us.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:42 PM (5H6zj)

117 Have a good, restful, and refreshing vacation, Ace!

Some people don't understand how stressful it is to sit around in your jammies all day surfing Ewok porn and trying to out-wuss Allah. They don't see the cracked nails, the lingering backaches, the constant fear of running out of lotion or Kleenex or Cheetos. They don't suffer the heartbreak of carpal tunnel syndrome and attached shame of knowing how you got it. They just see the finished product of seemingly random words posted on an old template as mainly open threads and think, "Hey, that looks pretty easy! I might start me one of them bloggy things and make some quick cash!"

Posted by: Adjoran at October 11, 2013 05:42 PM (473jB)

118 Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:31 PM (+cx5n)

Are you the Zombie who has so lovingly documented the lunatics in my old stomping grounds in Oakland, Berkeley and SF?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 05:42 PM (/kU/5)

119 I just filled out my new puppy's registration form (Goldendoodle, so she's CKC, not AKC). One of the parts you fill out is the Avid microchip number -- breeder had already installed a chip and sent everything into the tracking system (lost/stolen dog, etc.) What are the odds that the chip ID would end in 7605? jwb7605 on Disqus has an avatar showing Minnie7605. Serious you guys!

Posted by: jwb7605[/i][/u][/b] at October 11, 2013 05:43 PM (Qxe/p)

120 77 Just when it's time to start slitting throats, the pirate takes a fucking bunch of days off. Regular people take a vacation. Overworked suburbanites take a "stay-cation." But Ace, as a pirate, is taking a flay-cation.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:43 PM (+cx5n)

121 91 Bikini Girls Open Thread Compliance pic.

http://tinyurl.com/koy9e5
Posted by: Kreplach at October 11, 2013 09:36 PM

Elbows, elbows ... where are the boobehs?

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:43 PM (aTXUx)

122 Yeah.. those damn movie reviews can really take it out of you! j/k.. enjoy and relax Ace.. you have earned it.

Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (u25eL)

123 Did anyone see Gravity? It looks gawdawful to me, but the critics are all raving about it. I did notice some really disappointed reviews on Fandango from regular people.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (5H6zj)

124 Enjoy yourself, Ace, and thanks for the hard work.

Posted by: venus velvet at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (g94P/)

125 Are you the Zombie who has so lovingly documented the lunatics in my old stomping grounds in Oakland, Berkeley and SF? Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo Yes -- except for the "lovingly" part.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (+cx5n)

126 She has eyes? I just see toe.

Posted by: toby928© at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (QupBk)

127 116 WCL Oh I thought he shaved every day before coming to work.

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:44 PM (8yW87)

128
Hot chick taking selfie open thread compliance pic.
Posted by: Kreplach

FYI, her name is Angie Varona and she's 18.
Posted by: Gestapo & SS

Psst.. if that was one of her pictures that was haxored, she was just 14 at the time.

http://tinyurl.com/bmynbq2

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 11, 2013 05:45 PM (kdS6q)

129 >>What are the odds that the chip ID would end in 7605? Cool! How long before the fascists running Obamacare lo-jack all of us?

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:45 PM (5H6zj)

130 Ace,

Have a good time man. Try, try, try to ignore the news, and the blog, for that matter.. Otherwise, you'll just end up being wound up tight somewhere away from home. Don't be that guy. Relax. Be irresponsibly lazy, or do something distractingly interesting.

Posted by: Robert Reich at October 11, 2013 05:45 PM (nch4c)

131 I see gravity. It sucks.

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:45 PM (8yW87)

132 Oooops. Off with Bobby Reich sock

Posted by: Mike Hammer at October 11, 2013 05:46 PM (nch4c)

133 So, what you are saying Ace is:

there are no movies coming out that require 10,000 word post, so I am out of here. Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at October 11, 2013 09:37 PM

Ace is taking the weekend off to watch the Raising McCain Marathon

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:46 PM (aTXUx)

134 BTW, jwb, pix of the goldendoodle or into the barrel with you.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:46 PM (5H6zj)

135 http://tinyurl.com/ledccoo

Big Bird teaches Tavis Smiley math

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at October 11, 2013 05:46 PM (0It32)

136 In Peruvia vacation take you!

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:47 PM (8yW87)

137 Christina Hendricks' boobs saw Gravity, and did not like the effects -- which is why she wears those cantilevered tops.

Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 05:47 PM (+cx5n)

138 I visited Fapathon, Ohio in 1843. It seemed a fair and pleasant town, a place well-suited for Mr. Ace's respite.

Posted by: Man from 1860 at October 11, 2013 05:47 PM (ReJX4)

139 How long before the fascists running Obamacare lo-jack all of us? Posted by: Y-not.
----------------------------

GPS on your cellphone?
We've already been tracking you dude.

Posted by: Bob, NSA at October 11, 2013 05:47 PM (nch4c)

140 Per Levin: The "republicans getting hammered by shutdown" poll was fundamentally flawed. 20% of respondents were government workers. Fucking LOL.

Posted by: ElKomandante at October 11, 2013 05:48 PM (F0LsQ)

141 Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:44 PM (+cx5n)

Heh.

I lived in Barrington Hall when I was at Cal.

Can you guess why I am a conservative?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 05:48 PM (/kU/5)

142 You know I never really thought about it but do you need bras in space?

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 05:48 PM (8yW87)

143 Did anyone see Gravity? It looks gawdawful to me, but the critics are all raving about it. I did notice some really disappointed reviews on Fandango from regular people. *** I want to see it but will wait until it's on On-Demand

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:48 PM (DmNpO)

144 ...and Beltran proves why he is the best deal in sports. The guy used to KILL the Cardinals too...

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 05:49 PM (naU4+)

145 I want to see it but will wait until it's on On-Demand I'll wait until it's on torrent.

Posted by: toby928© at October 11, 2013 05:49 PM (QupBk)

146 Yes -- except for the "lovingly" part. Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:44 PM (+cx5n) You could change your nic to "Yes, That Zombie."

Posted by: Merovign , Dark Lord of the Sith [/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at October 11, 2013 05:49 PM (qyfb5)

147 Ok, I lost track of who I should thank here, but thanks to you all. Lots of awesome feedback in just a few minutes, which is why I came to the moron camp for advice. On Monday, I'll call and try to convince the idiots that they don't owe me that money, and I'll find out what I can do about filing a complaint with the AG and utilities commission. I guess the $30 is a goner, though that is the part that really pisses me off. I already shut off auto-pay. So you all know I'm legit, the other thing I'm doing Monday is registering Republican so I can vote to primary Mitch McConnell next year.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:49 PM (4zLy9)

148 139 A triumph of engineering.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:49 PM (9XBK2)

149 So anyway, hey there, everyone suicidal tonight?

Posted by: Merovign , Dark Lord of the Sith [/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (qyfb5)

150 How long before the fascists running Obamacare lo-jack all of us? Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 09:45 PM (5H6zj) What are you scratching at, caveman?

Posted by: Chief George Earle at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (ZyqBH)

151 McCain blamed Ted Cruz for the VA Benefits! That old ass has to retire!

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (z4WKX)

152 124 Did anyone see Gravity? It looks gawdawful to me, but the critics are all raving about it. I did notice some really disappointed reviews on Fandango from regular people. Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 09:44 PM (5H6zj) Yes, I saw it last weekend. It's frickin' awesome. You absolutely, positively must see it in IMAX 3D if at all possible. Forget the critics. Actual space geeks LOVE it.

Posted by: rickl at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (sdi6R)

153 145 I want to see it but will wait until it's on On-Demand

If it's worth seeing at all, it's worth seeing on the largest possible screen.

Posted by: Splunge at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (bKA83)

154 ~~GPS~~ Cellphone on your cellphone? We've already been tracking you dude. Posted by: Bob, NSA All cellphones are traceable/trackable. It doesn't require GPS. Just having a SIM card is enough.

Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at October 11, 2013 05:50 PM (jo069)

155 Suicidal?No,disgusted and resigned ,like I was for a time after November 2012.

Posted by: steevy at October 11, 2013 05:51 PM (9XBK2)

156 Those asking about Gravity... My advice is to jump to go see it in 3D. Best movie I have seen in quite a while. Just spectacular.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:51 PM (4zLy9)

157 I saw "Captain Phillips". Hanks did a good job, I thought (never having met the Captain in real life myself). The action climax will satisfy [true story, I really can't spoil it, can I?] fans of time-on-target, big time.
(Extra: first time I can recall seeing one of the Navy's LC-class ships on film. Cheese-head morons be proud. I think they're all made in Wisconsin and launched sideways in the Menominee River.)

Posted by: Cretin, high-grade moron isotopes in thousands of centrifuges at October 11, 2013 05:51 PM (xdqW8)

158 151 So anyway, hey there, everyone suicidal tonight? I was til Beltran doubled to deep center. My self-help routine may wait until later in October.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 05:52 PM (naU4+)

159 129 Psst.. if that was one of her pictures that was haxored, she was just 14 at the time.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix

Oh...........um..........if I ever get married and have kids, the Yukon Territory will have a certain appeal.

Posted by: puddleglum at October 11, 2013 05:52 PM (OAyfp)

160 You can't go! All the plants are going to die!

Posted by: Kensington at October 11, 2013 05:52 PM (uaEZS)

161 Hey Dildo!! What's that NJ meetup email? I have some juicy food pr0n for you.

Posted by: fluffy at October 11, 2013 05:52 PM (jeGr0)

162 SLACKER! Have fun, Ace. Re: Gravity- husband and son saw it last weekend and loved it. Ditto the 3D recommendation. According to son "The first movie I've ever seen where the 3D actually added to the plot instead of being a stupid gimmick"

Posted by: Book at October 11, 2013 05:52 PM (qWES6)

163

*knuckles cracks*

Posted by: CAC at October 11, 2013 05:53 PM (2OjVZ)

164 So you all know I'm legit, the other thing I'm doing Monday is registering Republican so I can vote to primary Mitch McConnell next year.
Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:49 PM (4zLy9)
Monday is Columbus Day. Will you be able to register then?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at October 11, 2013 05:53 PM (E0/Ok)

165 142 Per Levin: The "republicans getting hammered by shutdown" poll was fundamentally flawed. 20% of respondents were government workers. Fucking LOL.
Posted by: ElKomandante at October 11, 2013 09:48 PM

The Republicans would cave over the results of a Daily Kos poll

Posted by: kbdabear at October 11, 2013 05:53 PM (aTXUx)

166 Merovign.. yeah.. just paid $473 to get my car fixed and now it has another problem.. my kids both own cars newer than mine. Something is really wrong with this picture.

Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at October 11, 2013 05:53 PM (u25eL)

167 @159 I kinda thought Capt Phillips was a sob story about the pirates. Not so?

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:53 PM (4zLy9)

168 I wish I could take MCCain and shut his mouth! This is the first IÂ’ve heard of it. Defund Obamacare!

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 05:54 PM (z4WKX)

169 *blinks*
You mean they stuck one of the junk LCS prototypes into that movie?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at October 11, 2013 05:54 PM (XrBCE)

170 Forget the critics. Actual space geeks LOVE it. *** Fox News asked a couple of astronauts how realistic it is and they gave it the thumbs up.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 05:54 PM (DmNpO)

171

Now is a perfect time to look to the stars and get into astronomy.

If you need any more reasons to get off this planet, I don't know what to say.

Posted by: CAC at October 11, 2013 05:54 PM (2OjVZ)

172 I have some juicy food pr0n for you.

Posted by: fluffy at October 11, 2013 09:52 PM (jeGr0)

Talk to me Hudson!

nynjmeet at optimum dot net

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 05:54 PM (/kU/5)

173 @166 Good call. Tuesday then. Good thing is that I work on contract and have flexible hours, so its just a matter of driving to the court house during lunch.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 05:55 PM (4zLy9)

174 >>Monday is Columbus Day. Will you be able to register then? I'm not sure how many places still celebrate Columbus Day. Seemed to be mostly a northeastern thing.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:55 PM (5H6zj)

175 Now is a perfect time to look to the stars and get into astronomy.
If you need any more reasons to get off this planet, I don't know what to say.
Posted by: CAC at October 11, 2013 09:54 PM (2OjVZ)
ISON take me away!

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at October 11, 2013 05:55 PM (E0/Ok)

176 Black Tape Project Open Thread Compliance Pic: http://tinyurl.com/kohl2lf

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 11, 2013 05:55 PM (oFCZn)

177 Posted by: CAC at October 11, 2013 09:54 PM (2OjVZ)

Yeah....it's not looking good for us terrestrial folk.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 05:55 PM (/kU/5)

178 Ace is on vacation? I haven't had a vacation yet this century. But, Ace, you go, you rock, you have a swell time and try not to catch anything serious, eh, buddy? xoxo

Posted by: Peaches at October 11, 2013 05:56 PM (8lmkt)

179 Per Levin: The "republicans getting hammered by shutdown" poll was fundamentally flawed. 20% of respondents were government workers. Fucking LOL.

Posted by: ElKomandante at October 11, 2013 09:48 PM (F0LsQ)

LOL until you realize that at least 20% of the people that still have jobs are working for the government in one way or another.

Posted by: cm9000 at October 11, 2013 05:56 PM (3qZbZ)

180 Black Tape Project Open Thread Compliance Pic: http://tinyurl.com/kohl2lf Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 11, 2013 09:55 PM (oFCZn) ahh, I looked, that was weird, did the photoshop out her actual vajayjay?

Posted by: spypeach at October 11, 2013 05:57 PM (10H0T)

181 Black Tape Project Open Thread Compliance Pic:

http://tinyurl.com/kohl2lf

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 11, 2013 09:55 PM (oFCZn)

She has a lot of a-peel.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 11, 2013 05:57 PM (8Fl6F)

182 Hammer! EC and I will be discharging weapons of less than mass destruction at a range near us. Wish you were closer. Beers later.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (4Mv1T)

183 173 Now is a perfect time to look to the stars and get into astronomy. If you need any more reasons to get off this planet, I don't know what to say. It appears General Duke has successfully activated Tarsonis' primary defensive weapon, the Ion Cannon. The Cannon must be shut down if any attempt escape is to be made...

Posted by: Adjutant at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (ZyqBH)

184 Fookin' Greengrass is a naval-gazer, so, yeah. They turned to piracy b/c foreign trawlers depleted their fishery... lack of American-style opportunities in Somalia. Fookin' j/o's. I'd tell 'em to leave the clitorises on their women and see how things turned out, myself.
On the other hand, warships at sea, SEALs doing a night HALO into the Indian Ocean, time-on-target with significant splatter.
Female corpsman warm enough to make you hold your popcorn box even tighter....

Posted by: Cretin, high-grade moron isotopes in thousands of centrifuges at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (xdqW8)

185 >>> Talk to me Hudson! I grilled a marinated flank steak this AM. It could have been in a magazine; it looked that good. Tasted good, too, but not quite four star. I'll email you a couple pics.

Posted by: fluffy at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (jeGr0)

186 What's about 2 foot tall, hairy, and orbits Endor?

An Acetronaut.

Posted by: The Chewbacca Defense at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (gfGOZ)

187 What I've read from regular people - not the critics who seem to love it - is that there's no plot. Also, Clooney is barely in the movie, so people were disappointed that they implied he was a co-star. I'm not sure I can envision being entertained by Sandra Bullock in deep space for an hour and a half.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (5H6zj)

188 The republicans we have now are babies. They have no balls to speak of. IÂ’m disgusted with all of them. Cruz & Lee are the only ones I like now.

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (z4WKX)

189 Tomorrow, midday, that is.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (4Mv1T)

190 173 Now is a perfect time to look to the stars and get into astronomy. If you need any more reasons to get off this planet, I don't know what to say. Posted by: CAC at October 11, 2013 09:54 PM (2OjVZ) Gravity suggest that we need to get the hell out of low Earth orbit ASAP.

Posted by: rickl at October 11, 2013 05:58 PM (sdi6R)

191 OOPS! 'navel' not 'naval'

Posted by: Cretin, high-grade moron isotopes in thousands of centrifuges at October 11, 2013 05:59 PM (xdqW8)

192 If I was looking to make a hasty retreat from the exigent circumstances of being a marked ewok, I'd garner a clutch of papers suggesting an innocuous identity like "Pablo Cruz" and head for the southern border.

70s retro and ugly shirts will get you along way if you can dump the French while traveling.

Posted by: Fritz at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (x2W/k)

193 Alec Baldwin's new show on MSNBC at 10:00. Twitter is going to explode.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (DmNpO)

194 The Republicans would cave over the results of a Daily Kos poll
kbdabear

It isn't even that. It's Kabuki theater. This way they can pull the ol' Maxwell Smart, "Sorry Chief, we missed it by this much". It is so they can play their base.

Posted by: dogfish at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (nsOJa)

195 We saw Gravity in 3D today. Loved it. Take my review with a grain of salt because I've been salivating over Sandra Bullock for the past 20 years.

Posted by: Michael the Hobbit, but you must call me Chelsea at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (7cS5n)

196 Posted by: fluffy at October 11, 2013 09:58 PM (jeGr0)

That is a difficult cut. I consider myself a good cook but have trouble with it. It's intensely flavored, but not particularly fatty, so it's easy to overcook it and dry it out. And the grain is pronounced, so it's even tough to cut correctly.

If it tasted good then you should be proud of yourself.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (/kU/5)

197 "Beat" Huh huhÂ… huh huh

Posted by: Beavis at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (Vk2pI)

198 Ace is on vacation? I haven't had a vacation yet this century. Posted by: Peaches --------------------------------- I so need a vacation. Or just a change of scene for a couple of days.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 11, 2013 06:00 PM (4Mv1T)

199 How long ~~before~~ have the fascists running Obamacare been lo-jacking all of us? Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 09:45 PM (5H6zj) FIFY When I retired and applied for Social Security, the (pleasant, cooperative!) lady on the other end of the phone pulled my service record, listed my "medals" and "commendations", and the dates of every job I've had since 1965. I got a couple bucks a month for being 'a combat veteran'.

Posted by: jwb7605[/i][/u][/b] at October 11, 2013 06:01 PM (Qxe/p)

200 Come to Cali ace. We can drive by the Pelosi Residence and moon her. Then it's off to Napa for some wine!

Posted by: Wonkish Rogue at October 11, 2013 06:01 PM (dvRYt)

201 I made this (link in name) to serve with grilled lamb chops tonight. Met with approval from the husband. I was short on grapefruit (only had two), so I added dried cranberries and added some tangerine balsamic vinegar to the grapefruit reduction.

Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 06:01 PM (5H6zj)

202 I'm not sure how many places still celebrate Columbus Day. Seemed to be mostly a northeastern thing. It's not widely celebrated in Oklahoma.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 06:01 PM (naU4+)

203 Posted by: Michael the Hobbit, but you must call me Chelsea at October 11, 2013 10:00 PM (7cS5n)

She's pushing 50, and still has a smokin' behind.

Good choice.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (/kU/5)

204 I can't say this irl without being considered churlish, but I hope the dodgers lose. haha!

Posted by: Peaches at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (8lmkt)

205 NDH.. may it die a quick but painful death (Baldwins show I mean)

Posted by: jewells45 trying to keep from going crazy at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (u25eL)

206 All cellphones are traceable/trackable. It doesn't require GPS. Just having a SIM card is enough.
Posted by: weft cut-loop
--------------

Point well made..., and had I given it a second's thought I would have posted that instead. Does anyone here believe that the NSA massive data compilations do not include tracking data for all cell phones?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (nch4c)

207 Where are Angie Verona's mama and daddy?

Posted by: EROWMER at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (OONaw)

208 Stargazing makes me feel so insignificant. Still, it beats the way the Rpublican party makes me feel.

Posted by: Freaked Out! at October 11, 2013 06:02 PM (8yW87)

209 Posted by: Michael the Hobbit, but you must call me Chelsea at October 11, 2013 10:00 PM (7cS5n) Sandra Bullocks' buttocks in 3D high def is definitely worth the ticket price.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 06:03 PM (4zLy9)

210 I got a couple bucks a month for being 'a combat veteran'. Posted by: jwb7605 ------------------------------ Thank you for that service. A worn out phrase, I know, but THANK YOU.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 11, 2013 06:03 PM (4Mv1T)

211 ONT up

Posted by: Joethefatman™ (@joethefatman1) at October 11, 2013 06:03 PM (MnSla)

212 Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 10:01 PM (5H6zj)

Quietly. It has arugula, and CAC is here.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 11, 2013 06:04 PM (/kU/5)

213 She's pushing 50, and still has a smokin' behind. Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo --------------------------- Heck, I've got a smokin' behind. Ask my wife. I can push up a flannel sheet, and a wool blanket.

Posted by: Tobacco Road at October 11, 2013 06:05 PM (4Mv1T)

214 HannityÂ’s show must be taped. HeÂ’s talking as if we might win! The only live shows are Greta and Kelly now at night? It doesnÂ’t say live on television?

Posted by: CarolT at October 11, 2013 06:05 PM (z4WKX)

215 The straining the limits Open thread compliance pic

http://tinyurl.com/khbkylu

Posted by: Kreplach at October 11, 2013 06:05 PM (hmUex)

216 Take my review with a grain of salt because I've been salivating over Sandra Bullock for the past 20 years. *** I adore her. I don't know her politics and I don't want to know them. She was so fantastic in The Blind Side that I completely forgot it was her in the role.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 11, 2013 06:06 PM (DmNpO)

217 >>> If it tasted good then you should be proud of yourself. Aw, shucks :--) Squeeze the juice of three limes into some Italian dressing. I used Newman's Original Family recipe, or something. Marinated for about an hour. Pre-heated the grill good and hot Seared one side for a couple minutes, turn the gas down, turned over and cooked on low temp for about 25 minutes. Turned again and went about 10 minutes or more.

Posted by: fluffy at October 11, 2013 06:07 PM (jeGr0)

218 Fuck me. Gotta stock up on pudding, I guess.

Posted by: YourPoopyPants at October 11, 2013 06:09 PM (bOKSd)

219 Holocaust on Endor http://www.theforce.net/swtc/holocaust.html

Posted by: tmitsss at October 11, 2013 06:09 PM (aVsJj)

220 I grilled a marinated flank steak this AM. It could have been in a magazine; it looked that good. Tasted good, too, but not quite four star. FWIW, a perfectly done piece of flank steak is as good as any beef around. At least a close second to an aged prime filet. Flank steak marinated in Andrea's* steak sauce is psycho good. *Andrea's is a unique marinade/sauce. It's from downstate Illinois and includes things like rutabaga, and is like Worcestershire on steroids. It 's really thin and penetrates meat like some kind of culinary solvent.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 06:09 PM (naU4+)

221

Damn you CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUZZZ!

We had 'em. We had 'em where we wanted 'em. For five years we gave 'em everything they wanted. A massive stimulus bill to start it off, that was then built in the CRs for the last five years. Presidential executive orders repealing work requirements for welfare. A massive tax increase after the 2012 election. We let them pad the foodstamp rolls and the SSDI rolls. We let them ignore the immigration laws and bring in a flood of illegal aliens to work for cash and get welfare on the side. We let the DOJ pick and choose what laws they wanted to follow. We stood and watched the left try to ramrod a man into a life sentence in prison for defending himself against a two bit thug. We slowly and strategically caved on gay marriage. We avoided calling out the QEs that are creating a bubble in the stock market. We let them put out tens of thousands of new EPA and OSHA regulations that are strangling small businesses. We let them use the IRS to stifle the tea party movement in the 2012 elections. The plan was working perfectly to set us up for ultimate victory....

We had 'em on the damn ropes... and then CRUZ had to try a filibuster to call attention to the evils of Obamacare.

What a damn idiot that guy is.

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin (establisment republican) at October 11, 2013 06:10 PM (oAVHN)

222 I was til Beltran doubled to deep center. My self-help routine may wait until later in October. Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 11, 2013 09:52 PM (naU4+) ... ... That's porn talk, isn't it?

Posted by: Merovign , Dark Lord of the Sith [/i] [/b] [/s] [/u] at October 11, 2013 06:10 PM (qyfb5)

223 189 What I've read from regular people - not the critics who seem to love it - is that there's no plot. Also, Clooney is barely in the movie, so people were disappointed that they implied he was a co-star. I'm not sure I can envision being entertained by Sandra Bullock in deep space for an hour and a half. Posted by: Y-not at October 11, 2013 09:58 PM (5H6zj) The movie is almost a one-woman show. Personally, I could be entertained by Sandra Bullock anywhere, anytime. But I would have gone to see the movie regardless of who was occupying the spacesuits. See some of the user reviews at IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/reviews?filter=best&spoiler=hide Then there's also the thread at NASASpaceflight.com: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=28092.0 That thread is 16 pages long, and the first seven were from before the movie was released. Warning: The last several pages contain spoilers.

Posted by: rickl at October 11, 2013 06:10 PM (sdi6R)

224 damn, I shoulda put a sock on it..... like Gabe McCain or something.... oh well....

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin (establisment republican) at October 11, 2013 06:12 PM (oAVHN)

225 or at least spelled establishment correctly.... damn

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at October 11, 2013 06:13 PM (oAVHN)

226 I so need a vacation. Or just a change of scene for a couple of days. Posted by: Tobacco Road
--------------------------

Evening TR.

Outer Banks, deck, ocean, fresh seafood, just the lull of the surf.

http://tinyurl.com/n6ygcp5

Posted by: Mike Hammer at October 11, 2013 06:15 PM (nch4c)

227 Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (4zLy9) Duke Energy: My sincere sympathy for anyone that must deal with them. I would not expect that $2400 because their credit department does as little as possible and understands even less. My story: Fraud attack on my bank account ($3100) forced me to close account. Called Duke that day to inform them that they would need to take the automatic funds from another bank account, but was willing to pay any upcoming bills (I have two properties) immediately via the open account or cc. Was told all was fine, plenty of time to change accounts. That was six weeks ago. Duke's credit department is still trying to sort this out. Have received threatening letters calling me a deadbeat more or less on one account and "welcome to automatic bill pay" on the other. Almost daily calls to Duke "customer service" still result in same response: "Our credit department will be reviewing your issue in the near future." Heaven help the working poor that have to deal w these nincompoops.

Posted by: NeverEverMore at October 11, 2013 06:15 PM (YHMeQ)

228 Would this be the same Sandra Bullock who picked asshat supreme Jesse James for a husband? Surely you guys can recognize crazy/bad judgement? Touch that, and it rubs off on you.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at October 11, 2013 06:20 PM (nch4c)

229 Posted by: zombie at October 11, 2013 09:17 PM (+cx5n) I made the same decision in 2008. It took me a while to convince the family. After selling in Fairfax County, we got a better place in Kansas. Now we are doing great, with a group of great people around us.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at October 11, 2013 06:23 PM (u82oZ)

230 @NeverEverMore "Heaven help the working poor that have to deal w these nincompoops." This surely crossed my mind. They just randomly attacked my account and tried to withdraw 2600, costing me $30. What happens to those people counting pennies in this economy to try to survive? $30 can be grocery money and it is gone (God knows I was there once). I am beyond angry.

Posted by: Name at October 11, 2013 06:23 PM (4zLy9)

231 >> Well, it does tend to make one think she isn't real picky. As for the rubbing off part...

Posted by: Aviator at October 11, 2013 06:24 PM (DI+ja)

232 So. Tonight's dinner is Moose Stew.
Pretty simple really:
1 Savage 99 in .358 Winchester, then:
1/4 lb. butter
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 lb moose in 1 inch cubes
2 12 oz bottles of Guinness Stout
32 oz beef stock
1 large onion, chopped fine
Roughly chopped:
- 2 carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 1/2 turnip
6 small red potatoes

Coat moose meat cubes with flour, saute in butter till lightly browned. Put stock and Guinness in 5 qt pot, add onion and veggies. About 3 1/2 hours at 325.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at October 11, 2013 06:42 PM (x4x3r)

233 McCain is collaborating with a communist regime. Guess he just hated asians, not commies.

Posted by: Inspector Asshole at October 11, 2013 06:44 PM (Gt9Nm)

234 Oops. wrong thread. My bad.

Posted by: Inspector Asshole at October 11, 2013 06:45 PM (Gt9Nm)

235

Thanks for what you do Ace. Enjoy your time off.

If you need a place to visit, come up to Wisconsin...the fall colors are beautiful and Gov. Walker made sure our parks are open.

Posted by: Wiscmom at October 11, 2013 07:00 PM (73mB5)

236 Can't remember what it was, but the last time Ace tried to take some time off, it was a major busy political-news week. I'm right?

Posted by: girl at October 11, 2013 07:01 PM (x3cth)

237 Have a great one Ace! Don't do anything you wouldn't brag about.

Posted by: JFirch at October 11, 2013 07:06 PM (yIYQP)

238 rickl,

Tell John W. MaryKay48 says "Hi,". He's usually in the group that's on the Ed Morrissey Show M-F. John's a cool guy. I miss talking to him.

Hey Ace! Have a wonderful vacay. You deserve it.

Posted by: Ms. M at October 11, 2013 08:40 PM (+qScL)

239 As usual, without having read all the comments,

Take your time off, Ace, you deserve a break ( hmmm, if this was an OLD McDonald's Commercial, I would have said, today! Or, if it were an old Calgon Commercial... well on second thought, I wouldn't have said anything, lol! )

But take your time off, you have enough Cob's that you should, in actuality, be able to take a vacation, a whole week off, but never more than that, without sufficient notice. But, who could even think about denying you at least a week, or even 12 weeks, as long as they were taken one week a month, and not consecutively.

After all, you do OWN the whole company!!!

Posted by: chefwes at October 12, 2013 12:01 AM (nsB4u)

240 ace, see the boy with the finger in the dyke Dedicated to our youth, to honor the boy who symbolizes the perpetual struggle of Holland against the water. ... thanks to the statue the American tourists can visit the Dutch hero that never was...

Posted by: Hans Brinker was bought by al-Gore at October 12, 2013 03:46 AM (MhA4j)

241 Have fun, Ace.

Posted by: i like anchors at October 12, 2013 06:02 AM (O4pD9)

242 Damned slacker.

Posted by: Patrick in Michigan at October 12, 2013 07:12 AM (OhrW4)

243 I had some a-hole pull 2500 out of my account in three separate transactions conducted in 3 minutes at a grocery store. Cops were pretty sure they had narrowed it down to a guy who worked at a debt collector.

Posted by: Jean at October 12, 2013 07:29 AM (CMlD4)

244 Use that French to good effect on the girls of Montreal, you have to dress in hipster black.

Posted by: Jean at October 12, 2013 07:58 AM (CMlD4)

245 Enjoy your vacation Ace, you've earned it.

Posted by: Jimbro at October 12, 2013 08:59 AM (BzWb3)

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