Overnight Open Thread (7 Dec 2012)
WWII War Paint
Doggeh Video It's only a matter of time before that thirsty dog figures out how to operate a beer tap.
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Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:02 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:02 PM (mkb9H)
http://bit.ly/ULdde8
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:02 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: CDR M at December 07, 2012 10:04 PM (dKV5k)
Posted by: Kinley Ardal at December 07, 2012 10:06 PM (Lvgz1)
OMG, I know what to get Peaches for Christmas!
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 07, 2012 10:06 PM (LbRej)
Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at December 07, 2012 10:07 PM (3E2th)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:07 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: DaveinNC at December 07, 2012 10:07 PM (/NgNT)
Posted by: crotchetyoldjarhead at December 07, 2012 10:08 PM (pUkWs)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:08 PM (0PiQ4)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:09 PM (xaPEC)
305 Any suggestions?
Posted by: ace at December 07, 2012 10:02 PM (LCRYB)
Safe. Lawless.
Lawless is kinda slow, and has Shia La Boef, but I find myself re-watching it.
Oldman is was underused - but fantastic.
I think I just like the depiction of a people and an era where brass knuckles are an appropriate answer to threat. Also, free enterprise.
Posted by: Hollywood Accountants at December 07, 2012 10:06 PM (vGtOG)
Posted by: Hollywood Accountants at December 07, 2012 10:10 PM (vGtOG)
The defacto death penalty without those pesky 20 year multimillion dollar series of appeals.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 07, 2012 10:10 PM (LbRej)
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But, 6 days in - the 'new dog' Emmitt is adjusting beautifully. After putting Ralph down in March, I wasn't sure if I could love another (at least "as much"). And I had forgotten what knuckleheads puppies are. He's already eaten a couple of Mrs. B's Christmas decorations, but it is excused.
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Imperfect as he is (as a rescue), and "not Ralph", he's going to be fine, and we I already love him.
More every day...
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:11 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: Parking Lot Bozo at December 07, 2012 10:11 PM (DC1tz)
besides, girls get lost with gps anyway.
Posted by: yankeefifth at December 07, 2012 10:11 PM (Z9EHQ)
Posted by: Bosk at December 07, 2012 10:12 PM (QkFee)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Post Co. will pay its 2013 dividends before the end of this year to try to spare investors from anticipated tax increases.
http://tinyurl.com/cf9nzwg
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:13 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: boniface ballers at December 07, 2012 10:14 PM (l3RZ9)
Posted by: andycanuck at December 07, 2012 10:15 PM (jPVBi)
It's amazing!
My wife actually crossed a large suspension bridge by mistake because she said "the GPS told me to!"
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 07, 2012 10:15 PM (GsoHv)
The other day we were watching Family Guy (shut up) on TV. The Griffins had formed a touring rock and roll act like the Brady Bunch, and part of the motage to their one hit was a shot of the family walking across a crosswalk on a street in London, a la Abbey Road.
Mrs. North goes, "Oh! I know that one! One Direction did that in their music video!"
I explained to her where it came from, and now she know Paul McCartney as "the guy from that band that did the One Direction thing."
Shit you not.
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:15 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: boulder hobo at December 07, 2012 10:15 PM (QTHTd)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:15 PM (vvjTh)
Posted by: General Woundwort at December 07, 2012 10:16 PM (0fxcV)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 07, 2012 10:16 PM (GsoHv)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:16 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: General Woundwort at December 07, 2012 10:17 PM (0fxcV)
The Washington Post's dividend payment also stands to benefit those with a significant stake in the company, such as Warren Buffett's firm Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire is its largest shareholder with an estimated 1.7 million shares, which means it could get a roughly $17 million dividend payment.
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:18 PM (wwsoB)
****
God love 'er
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:18 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:19 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: Puddleglum at December 07, 2012 10:19 PM (q46sI)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:19 PM (jucos)
Um....that's Dean Martin.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 07, 2012 10:16 PM (GsoHv)
Huh? Clearly I have missed a/the joke...
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:20 PM (GEICT)
He's a golden lab-pit mix. 13 month old, pound pup, mutt. I was totally surprised Sunday, as a Birthday present by Mrs. and the (2) teenage boys.
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He acts like he had been meal deprived. You can't even sneak a snack, without him on point. But he is settling in.He's a tiny bit worse for history. A little nicked, and scratched. But that just makes him more loveable?
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:20 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: CDR M at December 07, 2012 10:04 PM
Yeah, but there was no human head soup on the chow menu. I wouldn't call that "living", anyway.
Posted by: zombie dahmer at December 07, 2012 10:20 PM (yBF/9)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:21 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 10:21 PM (ccXZP)
http://t.co/GmClJc3s
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:16 PM (piMMO)
I am usually suspicious of most lawsuits do to lawfare, settlement seeking, and the attempt to legislate from the bench, but Zimmerman needs to take a big, wet bite out of NBC's ass on this one.
Posted by: Hollywood Accountants at December 07, 2012 10:22 PM (vGtOG)
A map will never direct you to make a turn into canal or off a cliff.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:22 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:24 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at December 07, 2012 10:24 PM (lgELp)
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:25 PM (JMmQ9)
GPS almost always gets you there, but it may not be the best route.
And when the red warning (Some roads may be unpaved, do you wish to continue) pops up, make sure you have a 4WD vehicle.
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 07, 2012 10:25 PM (Cnqmv)
I predict that Zimmerman's lawsuit will go .......nowhere.
Really? A guy indicted for murder will sue and win against a major network because they told the news in a naughty way?
Not in the US of A. It is really hard to "prove" that sort of thing, even though the amount of malice and hate at NBC News is palpable.
Posted by: Reader C.J. Burch is Eddie Willers, sure at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (Md8Uo)
Joni Mitchell - River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVwo9IQMWM0
It is a gorgeous song though
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Kalneva at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (S+/pH)
Take nothing less than $100M...start with $1B and negotiate down.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at December 07, 2012 10:27 PM (celt+)
I could do this all night.
Posted by: George Takei at December 07, 2012 10:27 PM (08zV/)
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 07, 2012 10:27 PM (Zd/NW)
...And he should know, he's an Internet Doctor!
Shit that sucked. Let me try this one:
...Actual text from the doctor's note I carry excusing my premature ejaculation.
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:27 PM (I2LwF)
No offsets. Bloomberg's response? That's a good start.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 10:27 PM (ccXZP)
My grandson, it has suddenly become apparent to me, does not know maps, as he depends on his iPhone navigation.
I had him driving with me to his friend's house (he gets his license next month) and he had me read the route on the iPhone map. Of course, Icould only see a section of the route at a time.
So then we got to his friend's house, and I realized we had taken a circuitous route and if we had gone by the streets I know from years of driving in the area and reading MAPS, we could have cut our time in half.
So for Christmas, one of the thingsI am getting him is a street map of Indianapolis. And Iam going to teach him how to use it.
I don't think they teach much map-reading in schools now. He's an honor student but had no idea how to navigate without the phone.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (GoIUi)
A WaPo paywall won't generate much revenue, it will only lose eyeballs. They're in a death spiral.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:21 PM (xaPEC)
The Post's main problems are the following: (1) The printed product is available online for free; (2) A lot of the weekend articles are online by Thursday (and free!); and (3) The local coverage is terrible. If the Post wants to be a local paper it's failing miserably. It has to decide whether it was to be a Washington-centric paper or a NYT-clone.
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (vvjTh)
Posted by: Kalneva at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (S+/pH)
The in-vehicle GPS is a rip-off and is easily surpassed by the cheapest aftermarket unit. You can buy the newest after market unit for about 50% of what a map upgrade costs for the in-vehicle device.
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (Cnqmv)
The fabrications are a matter of record. That they intentionally manufactured untruths, and continued to spread them even after they were revealed is not up for debate.
That people were fired is prima facie evidence of guilt.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (jucos)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (wwsoB)
Sara McLaughlin (sp) covered it, and it's even more hauntingly beautiful.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (Pa+5i)
Chicago - Christmastime is Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8B0jyKBF4U
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (QupBk)
Posted by: Al Gore at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (4nxhP)
Big Lots is selling some Garmin unit for $60.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (xaPEC)
Correction: It's only a matter of time before your beer is served warm and flat.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 10:31 PM (08zV/)
I
don't think they teach much map-reading in schools now. He's an honor
student but had no idea how to navigate without the phone.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (GoIUi)
Yes!!! Teach him how to read a street map. I fully support you!
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:31 PM (vvjTh)
Here's a big awwwwwwwww.
Real question: how hard is he on the house? I was all set to get a puppy until I went roller skating and wound up talking to another roller skater who just adopted puppies. She said her two Alaskan huskies ruined her floors and furniture and required her to vaccuum daily to deal with their shedding. I don't think I can deal with that now given my post election mindset.
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:31 PM (0PiQ4)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (QupBk)
FIFY
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 07, 2012 10:32 PM (Cnqmv)
It is a gorgeous song though
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (wwsoB)
Sara McLaughlin (sp) covered it, and it's even more hauntingly beautiful.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM
I love Sarah's cover of it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2t9J4YBI_0
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:33 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Al Gore at December 07, 2012 10:30 PM (4nxhP)
Actually, it's a lot like church, Al. You know how they pass the plate of money around and you take what you need? Same deal, except you have to beat the Bucket Champion in single combat to the death in order to access the prize.
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:33 PM (I2LwF)
I have a GPS unit, the kind that talks to you, brand new still in the box. I'm afraid if I turn it on it will insult me. In French.
I only know two words in French -- Monsieur and lagniappe. Mostly just lagniappe.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 10:33 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:33 PM (QupBk)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:33 PM (Pa+5i)
The Afghan
Quarterback
The coach had put together the
perfect team for the Chicago Bears. The only thing that was missing was a good
quarterback. He had scouted all the colleges and even the Canadian and European
Leagues, but he couldn't find a ringer who could ensure a Super Bowl
win.
Then one night while watching CNN
he saw a war-zone scene in Afghanistan . In one corner of the background, he
spotted a young Afghan Muslim soldier with a truly incredible arm. He threw a
hand-grenade straight into a 15th story window 100 yards away.
KABOOM!
He threw another hand-grenade 75
yards away, right into a chimney.
KA-BLOOEY!
Then he threw another at a
passing car going 90 mph.
BULLS-EYE!
"I've got to get this guy!" Coach
said to
himself. "He has the perfect
arm!"
So, he brings him to the States
and teaches him the great game of football. And the Bears go on to win the Super
Bowl.
The young Afghan is hailed as the
great hero of football, and when the coach asks him what he wants, all the young
man wants is to call his mother.
"Mom," he says into the phone, "I
just won the Super Bowl!"
"I don't want to talk to you, the
old Muslim woman says."You are not my son!"
"I don't think you understand,
Mother," the young man pleads. "I've won the greatest sporting event in the
world. I'm here among thousands of my adoring fans."
"No! Let me tell you!" his mother
retorts. "At this very moment, there are gunshots all around us. The
neighborhood is a pile of rubble. Your two brothers were beaten within an inch
of their lives last week, and I have to keep your sister in the house so she
doesn't get raped!" The old lady pauses, and then tearfully
says,
"I will never forgive you for
making us move to Chicago
!!!!
Posted by: minometer at December 07, 2012 10:34 PM (PwwAS)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:35 PM (QupBk)
It's been 12 years since we've been in 'puppy-land'. I'm having to remember, or learn all over. I'm not sure who's teaching who. Everyone should have a pet. It certainly has brought me back-around from the "total LIB" mentality. And I was ready to "Go Deep". + I can already tell he's an alpha "watch-dog".
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:35 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 10:35 PM (08zV/)
Dog/cat piss will turn wood floors a black color that penetrates the wood deeply and won't wash off. Caught quick enough you may be able to rent a floor sander and sand the black stain out if it hasn't progressed too far.
There's really only one floor suitable for pets - cheap linoleum. Even 1' square vinyl is no good because the piss will seep between the seams and get into the subflooring.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:36 PM (xaPEC)
Hell, boy, ain't you from Mississippi? You know more than that.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (kpCLl)
Another difference, they were allowed to win. Coincidence?
Posted by: Ostral B Heretic at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (qFqga)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (I2LwF)
'When the Allies invaded Normandy, they called the operation one of these three: Operation Neptune, Operation Overlord, or Operation Sand Castle.'
They say the answer is Operation Neptune. This answer would be correct if the question specially asked about the seaborne part of the invasion. But look at the wording 'Allies invaded Normandy.'
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (t866N)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (jucos)
Steal your neighbors plates.
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:38 PM (QupBk)
My brother in law once was trying to give me directions from DC out to
Dulles airport. I live here and know the way. The directions he was
getting from GPS were so fucked up I had to laugh.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:29 PM (jucos)
I'm curious: Do you remember the directions?
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:39 PM (vvjTh)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 10:39 PM (xaPEC)
Hey, sweet one! The only thing saving my sanity is that I am in The Land of Flannel Shirts, Camo and Mud-Encrusted 4 Wheel Drives. Real Men as far as the eye can see.... God Bless Dixie.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:39 PM (Pa+5i)
Bless your heart, they don't have duct tape where you come from?
Posted by: Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:40 PM (kpCLl)
Oh ye naive morons! What will happen is that while we, the supposedly smart people, will not buy subscriptions, TFG will order subscriptions for all government departments, agencies, military posts, etc. In many, many multiples for each email address.
So, the Washington Post will get a back door subsidy from Obama, as a reward for trashing Romney constantly and glorifying Obama.
My Cynical Soviet Citizen personna drinks yet more vodka, lights a Turkish cigarette, and laughs at stupid Americanski morons!
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:41 PM (GoIUi)
Cloaking device on.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 10:41 PM (t866N)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:41 PM (0PiQ4)
The Christmas Shoes
I wanted to slash my wrists the first time I heard it. Instead I beat myself over the head with Gucci Christmas shoes
Do They Know It's Christmastime
Probably not, since the Ethiopians this Crap by Committee produced this Group Dump for are Muslims
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:42 PM (wwsoB)
Land of Flannel Shirts, Camo and Mud-Encrusted 4 Wheel Drives. Real Men
as far as the eye can see.... God Bless Dixie.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:39 PM (Pa+5i)
Oh, sure, rub it in . . . me, here with the fuckin' hipsters and tiny-brained and age-appropriate men who are only in the market for 20 year old pron stars and the little asian chickies. It's a wonder I manage to maintain any semblance of decorum at all, lol!!
Posted by: Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:42 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (0PiQ4)
Posted by: Truck Monkey
The problem with that is most states have laws that forbid obscuring the plate in any manner. It's only a hop-skip from that to a judge ruling that anything that changes it optically is verboten.
Better, just lobby your local poli-turds to remove the fuckers. They are getting bad press and end up costing more than they take in because of judges asking the city/muni to present a witness.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (08zV/)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (Pa+5i)
They're currently running an AM radio ad that is quite possibly more annoying than the old dude who married a girl with a wooden leg's Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas-Time"
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (jucos)
Get clear liscence plate covers and score them with your keys horizontally. They will be visible from other cars but the cameras will not be able to read them
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:44 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Ostral B Heretic at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (qFqga)
It almost like that Unconditional Surrender concept was a realistic strategy for success!
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 07, 2012 10:44 PM (Cnqmv)
Ms. Tammy, it's worse than that. I was married to a Cajun for 34 years. Yikes.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 10:44 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:44 PM (kpCLl)
She's a better woman than I deserve but she has none of the pop cultural touchstones that most people take for granted. I don't know how she never picked them up, but every day it's a new face palm moment.
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:39 PM (vvjTh)
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The GPS wanted me to run down 395 into VA to the Beltway and then over to 66. It would have taken me double the time.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (jucos)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:44 PM (I2LwF)
or don't live in pinko states that have traffic cameras
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (2CiZb)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (I2LwF)
Harry Belafonte - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvXHMimt_n0
Fucking commie wants to end the wars and feed the hungry? He's in a better position than I am, dig deep Harry. Give till it HURTS
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:02 PM (piMMO)
Hey, that's my line!
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:45 PM (LUnTP)
muthafucking Christmas Soes, I will bust out all my hoodoo tricks and
make your life an itchy, miserable hell.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (Pa+5i)
what the Tamster said . . . +1000
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:46 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:46 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:31 PM (0PiQ4)
So far, not bad. He's not damaging furniture. He likes the small and chewy. Mrs. has learned that she must put her panties 'away'. But he is not a "baby". He's 13 months. So he's "moronic", and high strung, but the boys have been running with him, on a long lead. He's decent on a leash, but not "trained" yet. But it is undeniable that he is smart, and trainable. We will all be "better". I'll keep everyone updated. We'll "field trial" after the New Year, and see if he is "Garden and Gun".
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:46 PM (mkb9H)
Christmas Shoes
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
And So This Is Christmas
Simply Having A Wonderful Christmastime
Feliz Navidad
None of these put me in a Christmas mood, and instead make me feel like punching people.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:47 PM (GoIUi)
I knew the entire time I was in LA that I was surrounded by pussies at every turn ( most of the crapweasels don't even carry pocketknives, for Christ sake) but it wasn't til I got my feet back on Sacred Ground for a good long time that I realized just how massive the waste of glorious man meat is in SoCal.
I am beginning to realize that if I had stayed here in the South, I'd have probably been a World Class Ho. It's all I can do to maintain some decorum, let me tell ya.
And they are so damned sweet, too, so helpful. Don't believe I have pumped my own gas or carried my groceries to the truck since I arrived.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:48 PM (Pa+5i)
quite possibly more annoying than the old dude who married a girl with a
wooden leg's Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas-Time"
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM
Simpleton Having a Wonderful Christmas Time
So awful that you know Glee will cover it, like this turd
Last Christmas - Glee cast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oTC63hgsiY
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:48 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:48 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 10:49 PM (ccXZP)
My night is complete. If I had a hat on, I would take it off! A bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck!
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:49 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:49 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (kpCLl)
You just gave the song list for a caroling party/hay ride I went on one year. Instead of enjoying myself, I expended tremendous amounts of energy trying to be a good sport.
Came home drained and depressed.
Posted by: Mindy at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (6jLT3)
yoni loves lingam
Posted by: Dr. Varno at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (lgELp)
Correction: It's only a matter of time before your beer is served warm and flat.
What beer? *wags tail*
Posted by: BackwardsBoy's previous two dogs at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (yiIja)
If you fucking post a god damned link to muthafucking Christmas Soes, I
will bust out all my hoodoo tricks and make your life an itchy,
miserable hell.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM
I hate that sap tank so much I couldn't even bring it up to copy the link
Same with the rich sanctimonious Brits singing for starving Ethiopians
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (wwsoB)
All of those are fine; it's the Shoes I hate with the heat of ten thousand suns.
Someone needs to post Merry Christmas From the Family, to give you a new one to hate. It's a personal favorite; the video is a riot!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (Pa+5i)
The principal was NOT amused...
Ain't technology grand?
Posted by: ChrisP at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (D7DVk)
Shit, to me that is the Christmas mood.
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (QupBk)
Posted by: Mindy at December 07, 2012 10:50 PM (6jLT3)
You forgot the Schnapps, didn't ya?
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:43 PM (JMmQ9)
I have tried Magellan, Garmin, and TomTom. I almost did not try a TomTom because the name was so asinine; however, it is the most customizable of the three (at least for the vintage I tried). The TomTom let's you pick what is displayed from a menu of options, while the others were much more constrained. This may no longer be valid, but I now have two of them and both are still cranking along just fine.
My wife's used vehicle came with a factory GPS and it is a piece of crap (clunky interface and needs a $700 dealer map update), so there is now a TomTom on the windshield.
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (Cnqmv)
Posted by: minometer at December 07, 2012 10:52 PM (PwwAS)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:52 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Mindy at December 07, 2012 10:52 PM (6jLT3)
None of these put me in a Christmas mood, and instead make me feel like punching people.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:47 PM
Der Hoff covered Feliz Navidad
I think the Border Patrol uses it to drive the illegals back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRNJa8tlsLA
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (I2LwF)
Have you heard their new one? It's supposed to be a sequel to don't shoot me Santa.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (LbRej)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (Mkhiu)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (GEICT)
And they are so damned sweet, too, so helpful.
Don't believe I have pumped my own gas or carried my groceries to the
truck since I arrived.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:48 PM (Pa+5i)
If you will pick one for me (a good, sparky one who doesn't like to yammer too much), I will quit my stupid fuckin' job and bring my little sparky self and my not-good-enough-for-califuckistan money stash to where ever you are. Srsly, though, I can't stand a talky man . . . {{{{{}}}}}
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (vvjTh)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at December 07, 2012 10:54 PM (lgELp)
I would pay BIG money to the person that invents a device to cloak
license plates to thwart speed cameras. Md continues to add more and
more of them. They don't call it the peoples republic of Maryland for
nothing.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM (jucos)
This should work.http://tinyurl.com/b97qplq
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 07, 2012 10:54 PM (Zd/NW)
My semester just ended and I need to finish posting grades.
Posted by: Mindy at December 07, 2012 10:54 PM (6jLT3)
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/59895
Oh...my God...it's awful. The review, I mean. Knowles isn't a professional writer, even though he's been at it for something like 15 years, but this is...wow. But...read the comments. One of the best AICN Talkbacks EVAR!
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:54 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:41 PM (0PiQ4)
- I'm not sure what the criteria is. But I'm pretty sure teh Mrs. B. is. I done good ya'll. God does really love me! I'm more convinced today than I was Wednesday.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:54 PM (mkb9H)
Truman, personal question...why are you married?
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:53 PM (GEICT)
Honest answer: because that's what a responsible man does. He gets married and has kids and stays married and raises those kids to be better than himself.
Also, inertia
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:55 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: toby928© for TB at December 07, 2012 10:51 PM (QupBk)
Too. Fucking. Many.
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:55 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: the barrel at December 07, 2012 10:55 PM (QupBk)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (LUnTP)
The following songs are banned from my household at Christmas:
Christmas Shoes
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
And So This Is Christmas
Simply Having A Wonderful Christmastime
Feliz Navidad
None of these put me in a Christmas mood, and instead make me feel like punching people.
Well good. You didn't ban our version of Jingle Bells.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCBhQCCyhTo
Posted by: BackwardsBoy's previous two dogs at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (yiIja)
Posted by: t-bird at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (kpCLl)
Those "gaming" people, surely they'll they'll know...
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (JMmQ9)
Get a vanity plate composed of eight O's and Q's, like this:
OOQQOQOQ
Might confuse the fuckers enough to give up.
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (celt+)
Posted by: kalneva at December 07, 2012 10:57 PM (S+/pH)
And if it's Barbra Steisand's cover of it, I want to launch the missiles that begin Armageddon
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:57 PM (wwsoB)
My mouth is watering, sigh.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:57 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:58 PM (I2LwF)
I didn't include my most-hated religious carol, "Go Tell It On The Mountain."
Yes, I know it is a spiritual and I am racist for hating it. I hate the sing-song beginning, and I REALLY hate the part that takes the last word of the stanza before the chorus and goes a complete octave swoop in one word!
When I was still a Protestant, I had a pastor who used to have that carol sung almost every week of Advent. It flat-out put me in a bad mood.
So, because I am picky about music, I am now punished by being a Catholic and listening to bad music almost every week. I figure it is that suffering with Christ thing that we Catholics admire. Oh, and we will get a large dose of "Go Tell It On the Mountain." I will be lucky to hear "Adeste Fideles." Suffering is my middle name.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 10:58 PM (GoIUi)
MINDY! Seriously, girl, Schnapps next year, in your hot cocoa. Just the bitsiest lil wee splash.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:58 PM (Pa+5i)
Yes, Tammy, several times now. It's bordering on cruelty to the misbegotten . . .
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (DoZD+)
My mouth is watering, sigh.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:57 PM (Pa+5i)
We gotta get you a better back massager.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (0PiQ4)
Lots of .30 carbine collectors and yet no .30 carbine semi's. Only hog legs from one company. What gives?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (08zV/)
Posted by: Truman North at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (I2LwF)
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (GULKT)
****
Let's hope Boehner is at NBC's table
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (celt+)
No, for that you need an old fashioned 2LT.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:00 PM (HwgHt)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 11:00 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:00 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (t866N)
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Christmahanakwanzika - The ultimate winter holiday combining, Christmas, Hannakuh, and Kwanza. This way no one feels "left out".
Like "Festivus".
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (piMMO)
Ms Tammy, I don't know why but the first thing to pop into my head when I read that was Monty Python's Lumberjack song
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (LbRej)
married and has kids and stays married and raises those kids to be
better than himself.
Also, inertia
Be honest: it's that plus the fact that she never needs to buy a vacuum, just a new garden hose.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (HwgHt)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (vvjTh)
I will say that it is more enjoyable live, if you have a really good ol' choir.
LL Cool P, I can listen to that song all day! It makes me happy happy. I wish I could still dance. I could never hold still when it came on.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:02 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: DaveinNC at December 07, 2012 11:02 PM (/NgNT)
166 Why do commenters type God as G-d? Is it strict adherence to the 2nd commandment?
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (0PiQ4)
Its cause they're Jooooooos!!!!
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:02 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (GEICT)
Yeah, that's the fuckin' problem . . . did you sustain a head injury since I saw you last, Cochran?????
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:02 PM (kpCLl)
Cabinet cruisers and Sacrenard dogs.
Your hubby might have a hearing problem. Old Mr. Weimer did.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:03 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 11:03 PM (piMMO)
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was pretty cool the
first few times I heard it, but when I lived in LA, KOST FM played it 5
times on the hour every hour.
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 11:00 PM
Ditto for Christmas Through Your Eyes by Gloria Estefan, and I love her music
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 11:03 PM (wwsoB)
There is nothing more dangerous than a butter-bar with a map and a compass.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (t866N)"That's the way I remember it.The corollary in aviation:"There's nothing more dangerous than a pilot with a Phillips screwdriver."
Posted by: ChrisP at December 07, 2012 11:04 PM (D7DVk)
but most of the locals are your basic shy country boys. Did I mention the flannel shirts? And the muscles?
Hubby when were dating - shy country boy, flannel shirts, blue jeans, cowboy boots, muscles. Yummy.
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 07, 2012 11:04 PM (DoZD+)
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There was the extremely-dangerous Kimball. Poor choice for a pistol round, with so many better alternatives.
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at December 07, 2012 11:04 PM (celt+)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:04 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:04 PM (Mkhiu)
Get a vanity plate composed of eight O's and Q's, like this:
OOQQOQOQ
Might confuse the fuckers enough to give up.
Posted by: Taro Tsujimoto at December 07, 2012 10:56 PM (celt+)XKCD had a strip about that...
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:05 PM (Ndmu8)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 11:05 PM (vvjTh)
A repeat from this morning:
Santa Baby sung the right way
http://bit.ly/U1aLMV
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM
She sure looks good in that red Jessica Rabbit dress
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 11:05 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:05 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (DoZD+)
Never played it, but I might if I did. I'd fall flat on the celebrity and pop culture stuff though.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (LUnTP)
(warning: laughing at this joke may be hazardous to your health)
Posted by: CraigPoe at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (BVkEs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLZR9IJqcgc
I can't think of anyone that is this into birds!
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (GULKT)
Due to the preponderance of effing sweet, fine 20 year old gods wandering about in flannel shirts around here, I have had to invest in, uh, a back massager.
And I didn't spend enough.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:06 PM (Pa+5i)
Oh, my! Go on.....
Posted by: George Takei at December 07, 2012 11:07 PM (TJJ+7)
So far, not bad. He's not damaging furniture. He
likes the small and chewy. Mrs. has learned that she must put her
panties 'away'. But he is not a "baby". He's 13 months. So he's
"moronic", and high strung, but the boys have been running with him, on a
long lead. He's decent on a leash, but not "trained" yet. But it is
undeniable that he is smart, and trainable. We will all be "better".
I'll keep everyone updated. We'll "field trial" after the New Year, and
see if he is "Garden and Gun".
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 10:46 PM (mkb9H)
Yeah. Dogs are the ones stealing all those panties. Yeah, bad dogs do that.
Posted by: Creepy Guy hanging out near the Backfire house at December 07, 2012 11:07 PM (Zd/NW)
Posted by: DaveinNC at December 07, 2012 11:07 PM (/NgNT)
http://bit.ly/U1aLMV
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 11:01 PM (piMMO)
Good one, Niedermeyer, and a new one on me. Very nice . . . love that girl.
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:07 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:07 PM (LUnTP)
Those "gaming" people, surely they'll they'll know...
---
The manufacturer's website should have drivers which include the ability to reprogram buttons. If not, check out JoyToKey for an easy workaround.
Posted by: Too late for finals at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (BgIBZ)
Fast forward 30 years. She now has two trees, enough ornaments to make DiT jealous, and a Christmas village the size of Chicago. The village has at least 15 churches; only intense lobbying by me saw the first bar show up.
I'm now thinking about asking for the 4 inch tree back. I've got the perfect place for it -- a non functional TV.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (ccXZP)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (GEICT)
Yeah, that's the fuckin' problem . . . did you sustain a head injury since I saw you last, Cochran?????
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:02 PM (kpCLl)
Lol. Did you Peaches? "Back massager" is a euphemism and joke from a few nights ago.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (GEICT)
With shorter pistol barrel lengths, a rifle cartridge doesn't add much but flash and noise.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (LUnTP)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5XDm7P7nU0
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 11:09 PM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:09 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: katya the designated driver at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (DoZD+)
They still far worse things than panties, let me tell ya.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM (0PiQ4)
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Most Jews will type it that way as they do not believe it proper to spell out the name.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (jucos)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am (eventually I'll think up something new) at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (vvjTh)
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (TJJ+7)
O Come All Ye Faithful (preferably sung by Bing Crosby)
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
The First Noel
Angels We Have heard On High
Good King Wenceslas
O Come, O Come Emanuel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Those are all religious. If I am doing non-religious stuff, I like:
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Jingle Bells (but not sung by dogs or cats)
The Christmas Song
Sleigh Ride
Frosty the Snowman (whom I portrayed in my kindergarten Christmas play)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (which came out when I was a small child and I collect reindeer because of it)
So there you go. No Christmas Shoes or Beatles crap.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:11 PM (GoIUi)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a5fHMlb4V0
Always trust content from Robert.
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:11 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:11 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: CraigPoe at December 07, 2012 11:11 PM (BVkEs)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:12 PM (Mkhiu)
I have three 7.5 ft trees and 4 of those sets of three of various sizes. I chose a village that only has about 6 main pieces... I could so see myself going insane with those huge ones.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:13 PM (Pa+5i)
16 Second Stare - The Grinch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sYNjdO1FMo
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:13 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:10 PM (TJJ+7)
(I'll finish it this time...)
Martini's
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:13 PM (TJJ+7)
Nope. I haven't seen that done elsewhere. Just curious is all. Btw, why do Jews take the 2nd commandment more seriously than faithful Catholics and Bible thumping Protestants? We don't do that. Unless we get really excited.
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 11:13 PM (0PiQ4)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:14 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:14 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:15 PM (Mkhiu)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy's previous two dogs at December 07, 2012 11:15 PM (yiIja)
Posted by: @PurpAv
I think I know what you mean, but wasn't the .30 designed to be a pistol round? It's really not much bigger than a .22LR.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 11:16 PM (08zV/)
Because I mean ya gotta hang the stockings. I have all 12 of mine hung for the first time ever, and I am enchanted by it every night, even though they look ridiculous hanging from the industrial shelving I am using for bookcases.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:16 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:17 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: torabora at December 07, 2012 11:17 PM (cAONf)
Because they effing wrote it, maybe??
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:17 PM (Pa+5i)
Dogs/cats will destroy carpets.
Yes. It's a losing battle. I have what is supposed to be a serious stainproof carpet. Apparently they didn't test it with dog piss.
There's really
only one floor suitable for pets - cheap linoleum. Even 1' square vinyl
is no good because the piss will seep between the seams and get into the
subflooring.
Laminate flooring is the bomb, if you have pets. I love how easily it cleans up. Looks better than linoleum, too. Tile is fine too, but $$$.
Posted by: Splunge at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (2IW5Q)
Now that I no longer host Christmas Eve, I am down to one small tree on a table (due to the 3 dogs who like to snatch ornaments or get tangled in the cords and pull the whole thing over). I still put up the old nativity. I buy live poinsettias and greenery for the mantle, so that they can be thrown away.
I bet I have 25 plastic tubs of decorations in the basement storage room. I probably could have an auction.
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:17 PM (Pa+5i)
looks left looks right
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (LUnTP)
****
She's cute as a bug.
I just watched her and Carey Underwood's AI auditions on YT. Pickler was adorable and Underwood sounded incredible.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (piMMO)
With shorter pistol barrel lengths, a rifle cartridge doesn't add much but flash and noise.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:08 PM (xaPEC)
.30 Carbine AMT AutoMagIII
http://tinyurl.com/cc6l3y6
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (TJJ+7)
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"They steal far worse things than panties, let me tell ya."
- I still comment on "Soap; Sachets; and 'Miss Tammy needs a vibrator'". LOL.
-
I am literally laughing out loud.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:19 PM (mkb9H)
This link should help clarify things. http://www.jewfaq.org/name.htm
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:19 PM (t866N)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZ5uVpi1AY
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:20 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:20 PM (kpCLl)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (0PiQ4)
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:18 PM (GoIUi)
Kindly let me know ahead of time! I'd love to see all your lovelies. That Dickens Village is the epitome of awesome. I have the Northwoods Village....it's all trees and it is the Cutest Thing Ever. Not to everyone's taste, however, and probably not yours!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (Pa+5i)
I loved the article about the man who was flying over Pearl Harbor 71 years ago and was there at the end too. HIs planes carried the bombs that ended the War in the Pacific. Great man, and he still remembers everything at almost 94.
Thanks.
Good night all,
Posted by: CarolT at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (z4WKX)
Posted by: BackwardsBoy's previous two dogs at December 07, 2012 11:15 PM
I think that's how Werewolves of London goes. Great song, not very Christmasy.
Posted by: huerfano at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (bAGA/)
http://tinyurl.com/cc6l3y6 Posted by: 98ZJUSMC
Heh. When did AMT go out of business?
Was it after the Dirty Harry flick that featured the Automag?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (08zV/)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (LUnTP)
Nope. I haven't seen that done elsewhere. Just curious is all. Btw, why do Jews take the 2nd commandment more seriously than faithful Catholics and Bible thumping Protestants? We don't do that. Unless we get really excited.
Different beliefs about the purpose of the Law.
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (bqOhW)
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 10:59 PM
I always use doG on rare occasions...
And where if doG mentioned in the 2nd commandment? "A well regulated Militia, being necessary for the security of a free State, the rights of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"
Oh, right. I see now...you said "commandment" not "amendment". My bad.
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:22 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:22 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 07, 2012 11:22 PM (2CiZb)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 10:48 PM (Pa+5i)
So, uhm, Tammy, What's the tax structure like in your neck of the woods? Cost of living? How's the weather there and what are the chances of them siding with Texas if things go (further) south? Also, do they need any middle aged home-schooling fiber artists around there?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:23 PM (wbeNt)
Dokken - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtlACq9He1o
Good night, Miss Tammy!
Good night, ONT!
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:23 PM (LUnTP)
I always thought that was a Jewish thing . . . personally I go with Big Guy (always capitalized). but, hey, wtf do I know?
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:23 PM (kpCLl)
Really, not all that concerned. Just curious. Wondering if I was doing something wrong that might offend others.
Posted by: L is starting to think there will be no SMOD and looking for alternatives to LIB at December 07, 2012 11:23 PM (0PiQ4)
Children of Bodom - Silent Night, Bodom Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-bCcsXYigk
Now I'm gone!
Posted by: Robert at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (LUnTP)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (t866N)
Also, do they need any middle aged home-schooling fiber artists around there?
What is a fiber artist?
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (bqOhW)
Posted by: Kalneva at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (S+/pH)
Posted by: CraigPoe at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (BVkEs)
The Sexxxtons do have their limits. Jessica won't do scenes with animals
and Monica wants her 19-year-old virgin brother to first have sex with
someone who isn't doing it for money before doing it on film.
That's it. Stop the world. I'll walk from here.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (HwgHt)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (kpCLl)
I told my kids they could sell it or divide it up after I am gone. But I am not moving it. LOL!
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (t866N)
http://tinyurl.com/a9fqnvb
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (TJJ+7)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (HwgHt)
When I was in high school, my chorus class would do the Hallelulah
Chorus at our Christmas concert; to this day, whenever I hear it, I can
still sing the bass1 parts.
Me too, except it was baritone. Nothing like singing a song to get its measure, and that is a great one.
We also sang something for our Hebrew fellows. I don't know Hebrew, but this is still in my mind from those days (using "cch" for a sort of sound you make with the roof of your mouth, like in L'Chaim or however you spell that):
Some of this may have deteriorated over time and is probably very inaccurate. Can someone identify it anyway?
Shalom aliecchem
Ma la hay haw shaw resh
Ma lee hee e-e-el yon!
Me-ee-ee mell ecch
Ma la cchay cchaw shaw reem
haw kaw dosh baw roo-oo-hoo-hoo
Posted by: Splunge at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (2IW5Q)
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (bqOhW)
Sounds like they poop good . . .
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:26 PM (kpCLl)
Splunge-
I do not know the name of that song, but a firend of mine's grandmother used to sing that song all the time, whenever she was rocking his little sister. The way she sang it was so beautiful, even after 30+ years I can hear her sing it.
Posted by: DaveinNC at December 07, 2012 11:28 PM (/NgNT)
Posted by: CraigPoe at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM
thx for 'gettin' it
Posted by: AltonJackson at December 07, 2012 11:29 PM (JMmQ9)
http://tinyurl.com/cc6l3y6 Posted by: 98ZJUSMC
Heh. When did AMT go out of business?
Was it after the Dirty Harry flick that featured the Automag?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 07, 2012 11:21 PM (08zV/)
I remember reading about it, but I can't remember the particulars. Late 90's or something. Lawfared out of business.
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 07, 2012 11:29 PM (TJJ+7)
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:24 PM (bqOhW)
It's faster than saying spinner, knitter, crocheter, weaver, tatter, lace-maker, and teacher of any or all of the above.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:29 PM (wbeNt)
Broncos are goin' to the Super Bowl!
(sung to the tune of Broncos are goin' to the Super Bowl!)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:30 PM (1OZSU)
Well, cost of living is low, because everyone is piss poor and there are not a lot of jobs. Arkansas is usually always second poorest state in the country, next to Mississippi.
They do tax the hell out of everything, but it is still very reasonable. I think we pay about 150 dollars a YEAR for our house and twelve acres.
I am not sure what the income tax is, because I am not working. They are one of the states that is pay as you go, they have a balanced budget law.
There is actually a fairly thriving artisan population in various areas like Eureka Springs and Fayetteville and around Little Rock, but in those areas, things are more expensive.
I see the staste splintering...my neck fo the woods ( up north in the Ozarks) would easily go Texas or possibly southern MO...very feisty up here. The Flatlanders and Delta folk are more likely to identify with MS/TN and possibly LA. Fair amount of Yellow Dog Dems in those areas, but they'd still stay Southern.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:31 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:31 PM (kpCLl)
Words have meanings and impacts. Remember in Egypt, one way to destroy the deceased was to erase their name from everything. Which is why Pharaohs put their name cartouche in secret places. Without a name they are doomed to wander forever. So archeologists by identifying the mummies are doing the deceased a great service, restoring the Afterlife to them.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:31 PM (t866N)
The "easy" snap together stuff still leaves the seams vulnerable to liquids. The glued seam stuff could probably tolerate long term exposure though.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:31 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (HwgHt)
Lol, yeah John used to say I had a "Three skein a month habit." I figure if I have to be compulsive about something, at least there's an occasional finished product to show for it.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:32 PM (wbeNt)
Posted by: Tom Fuckin' Brady at December 07, 2012 11:32 PM (kpCLl)
I now must head to bed. I have to go to church twice this weekend, because tomorrow is a Holy Day of Obligation and then I have to go on Sunday.
And next week is the mass for Our lady of Guadalupe.
So I am glad I got most of my shopping done on the internet.
Good night, everyone!
Posted by: Miss Marple at December 07, 2012 11:32 PM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:33 PM (bqOhW)
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:33 PM (wbeNt)
Unapologetically:
The Christmas Song - by Babs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfWLX40OCi8
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:33 PM (mkb9H)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:33 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:33 PM (t866N)
Oh, I could drink a case of you, darlin', and I would still be on my feet.
I would still be on my feet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuaZcylk_o
Posted by: Enby at December 07, 2012 11:34 PM (ptlfZ)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:34 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:34 PM (1OZSU)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:35 PM (t866N)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:25 PM (kpCLl)
Please tell me when you have the answer.
I think you and I must be living a parallel existence. If I didn't know better, I'd swear something bit my neck last night. Two huge horrors, a perfect fang distance apart. I feel like a fucking teenager, and NOT in a good way. I don't know where the hell this came from.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:35 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:35 PM (Mkhiu)
Thanks Tammy. Do you know anything about the homeschooling situation there? I know it's not likely you would, but figured I'd ask just in case.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:36 PM (wbeNt)
Posted by: kalneva at December 07, 2012 11:37 PM (S+/pH)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:35 PM (Pa+5i)Stress?
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:37 PM (bqOhW)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:37 PM (t866N)
teenager, and NOT in a good way. I don't know where the hell this came
from.
*slurp*
Posted by: A flannel wearing vampire at December 07, 2012 11:38 PM (HwgHt)
I would still be on my feet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuaZcylk_o
Posted by: Enby at December 07, 2012 11:34 PM (ptlfZ)
You are a hopeless romantic. Let us know how that works out for you.
P.S. I recommend Raised on Robbery for the New World Order.
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:38 PM (kpCLl)
I had a lady and her 5 homeschooled kids come gather all my pecans and black walnuts last month!
There is a sizeable Mennonite population in my area, and of course they homeschool, sort of.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:38 PM (Pa+5i)
Any good fart jokes?
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:39 PM (1OZSU)
Damn, I wish. I am Team Edward, all the way.
Been dancin' lately? I miss it so.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:39 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (Mkhiu)
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 07, 2012 11:22 PM (2CiZb)
'sup Jake. New dog is good. Star Wars/Star Trek geekiness. Funky Christmas tunes. Friday mayhem...
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Didn't you go hunting, for wolves, with a K-Bar? How'd that go?
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (mkb9H)
I've done some drawing and painting as well, but don't practice enough to be very good at it. It's one of the reasons I *don't* want over-arching government funding for the arts since such money usually goes to graphic and dramatic art productions and I'm at best a third-rate graphic artist. I'd much rather the government took out less in taxes so people can buy my awesome scarves, shawls, etc.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (wbeNt)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: CraigPoe at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (BVkEs)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (1OZSU)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (1OZSU)
P.S. I recommend Raised on Robbery for the New World Order.
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:38 PM (kpCLl)
Well hell's bells, somebody was going on about "River" way upthread, off that same album. Anyway, different moods for different moments, no?
Posted by: Enby at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (ptlfZ)
Posted by: Grey Fox at December 07, 2012 11:37 PM (bqOhW)
Possibly, though I think I'm depressed more than stressed. I am inclined to blame my hormones.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (NBfwn)
The people that bitch about WMT knocking out the "little guy" never mention that WMT actually allows you to buy food and power tools in the same place, because little grocery stores never offered food, power tools, and maybe an internet router...
...AND do it in the middle of the night when there's less maniacs on the road trying to kill you.
Fewer trips is greener, right? Green is good, right? What am I missing?
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (xaPEC)
My in laws retired to Cherokee Village AR. Sister in law lives in Mountain Home, nephews in Fayetteville and Jonesboro.
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:42 PM (Mkhiu)
Do you do etsy?
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:42 PM (Pa+5i)
If you ever want to make people nervous, get on a full elevator and face the rear, without saying a word!
Farting works in that situation too. Well, it makes people not so much nervous as filled with rage at you, personally. But close enough.
Posted by: Splunge at December 07, 2012 11:42 PM (2IW5Q)
Well, hell's bells, I think I am about 30 miles west of CV and I do all my grocery shopping, etc in Mountain Home!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:43 PM (Pa+5i)
WMT is successful; therefore, they are evil.
Posted by: Mindy at December 07, 2012 11:43 PM (6jLT3)
Been dancin' lately? I miss it so.
In fact, I had a private waltz lesson this afternoon. The instructor also put me in the right direction to swing dancing, tango and even a point of contact for contra dancing here in Colorado Springs.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 07, 2012 11:43 PM (HwgHt)
OK y'all, we're outa here. Bones to chew, Christmas ornaments to break, panties to steal, and stuff like that there. We'd like to leave you with our favorite Zappa tune:http://tinyurl.com/bun9uf7
Y'all have fun and try not to trash the place, 'k?
Posted by: BackwardsBoy's previous two dogs at December 07, 2012 11:44 PM (yiIja)
Well, it certainly could be worse (although I'm glad it's not). The girls are dancing "Mayim, Mayim" at a funeral tomorrow. I know that sounds strange, but the lady who died asked specifically that they would dance a traditional Jewish dance at what the AoG calls a "home-going celebration".
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:44 PM (wbeNt)
Fewer trips is greener, right? Green is good, right? What am I missing?
Green sucks. Other than that, right on. Being able to buy power tools and meat in the same place is a sign of advancing civilization. Especially chainsaws and bacon.
Posted by: Splunge at December 07, 2012 11:44 PM (2IW5Q)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:44 PM (1OZSU)
teenager, and NOT in a good way. I don't know where the hell this came
from.
Spider bites? My bro's wife has a massive infection that's gonna cost her the lower part of a leg, and its been blamed on a spider bite.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:45 PM (xaPEC)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:45 PM (kpCLl)
@320- My F-I-L claimed to be a "buttriloquist", able to project his gas
to the other side of a room so that someone else would bear the blame.
I'm not sure if I believed him...
Concealed butt trumpet. Old trick. Before video games, people were starved for entertainment.
Posted by: Splunge at December 07, 2012 11:46 PM (2IW5Q)
I have an etsy site set-up but need to get pictures so I can actually list items for sell.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:46 PM (wbeNt)
More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=710
In the movie “Revenge of the Nerds,” one of the nerds asked an interesting question: “Would you rather live in the ascendancy of a civilization or during its decline?” Alas, those who remain in Detroit know very well what the later is like.
A Detroit councilwoman has declared that since Detroit voted for Obama, he is supposed to bail out the city.
Video: http://bit.ly/TPYDhH
Aside from the fact that this is just an explicit and vocal declaration of how a welfare state with a large dependent population works, this is also an example of what happens when you run out of other people’s money: Decay on the order not seen since the fall of the Western Roman Empire. In his “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” Edward Gibbons described what became of Rome after the Western Empire fell:
“Survey the other hills of the city, the vacant space is interrupted only by ruins and gardens. The forum of the Roman people, where they assembled to enact their laws and elect their magistrates, is now enclosed for the cultivation of pot-herbs, or thrown open for the reception of swine and buffaloes. The public and private edifices, that were founded for eternity, lie prostrate, naked, and broken, like the limbs of a mighty giant; and the ruin is the more visible, from the stupendous relics that have survived the injuries of time and fortune.”
The comparison of this description of post-Empire Rome with Detroit is not hyperbole. If anything, Detroit is worse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hhJ_49leBw
Images of decay and disintegration can be seen here (http://bit.ly/U1gORK) and here (http://bit.ly/U1gVwI). For a particularly striking contrast, compare Hiroshima and Detroit, both after WWII, and today (http://bit.ly/U1h1nX); it is enough hope for Detroit to be nuked from orbit…
Things in Detroit have gotten so bad, that the state of Michigan is considering abolishing the city as an entity entirely; essentially, this would be euthanasia their local government.
Perhaps it would have been best if we had just listened to, and accepted the offer of, Omni-Consumer Products:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA_P8CaNwro
Despite the insane and drug-addicted giant cyborg, it’d still be more peaceful and safe then Detroit is now…
This will not end well…
Posted by: The Political Hat at December 07, 2012 11:46 PM (sZTYJ)
I am so jealous. I am beyond grateful tot be able to walk again, but I miss dancing so much it makes me ache sometimes.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:47 PM (Pa+5i)
That's pretty much what happened to Kalneva a few months ago. I wonder if she has any advice on the subject.
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:48 PM (wbeNt)
After my mother in law passed my father in law moved to Mountain Home. I swear when it got dark in CV it was oh-dark-30. First time I visited them I couldn't find a newspaper to save my life. I could not believe the cooked everything in lard and fried it to within an inch of its life!
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:48 PM (Mkhiu)
Charmed life. Imagine how weird and awesome modern comedy would seem if all the not-funny giggle-of-recognition referentiality it relies on was just surreal nonsense to you. Everything would be like if Rick Shapiro made it.
(Rick Shapiro is a legendary but not famous comedian whose bits are mostly improvised streams of hollered bile and nonsense and snob references that only other comedian/know-it-all/assholes enjoy--like if Dennis Miller was a coked out psycho with no jokes, but still really funny.)
Posted by: oblig. at December 07, 2012 11:48 PM (cePv8)
that's gonna cost her the lower part of a leg, and its been blamed on a
spider bite.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 07, 2012 11:45 PM (xaPEC)
Fuck, Purp, that is horrible. Will say some prayers for her tonight. Damn.
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:49 PM (kpCLl)
Nah, just plain old monster zits. Made even more attractive by my cadaver skin and red hair. I am NOT leaving the house til they're gone.
I fear the Flannel Shirt gods would no longer want to carry my groceries for me if they saw me now.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:49 PM (Pa+5i)
Oops, forgot to ask how you were doing while answering before. I know you were sick for awhile, is it going better now?
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:49 PM (wbeNt)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:50 PM (Pa+5i)
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And that's a good thing.
Posted by: The Lightworker at December 07, 2012 11:50 PM (Z6flO)
-
Didn't you go hunting, for wolves, with a K-Bar? How'd that go?
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:40 PM (mkb9H)
after much pondering I decided to go wolf hunting with a rock about the size of a soccer ball.
seriously though, I found out today where the hunt is and is is less than an hour from Sun Valley
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 07, 2012 11:51 PM (2CiZb)
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Mapping-shmapping. As long as there is power, the model can show all. As much as it is "built". Download to the robotic data collector, and very little error, other than SiSo. A flunky can run the rod. Hard to "F" it up. We are around the corner from modeling every little piece and corner.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:51 PM (mkb9H)
Oh hell yeah, honey, we get pitch black out here in the woods. I still can't drive here at night. I mean, I can, but I don't like to. I can't figure out how to turn the brights on in my truck!
I love lard. Nothing beats it for frying chicken and flavoring beans.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:51 PM (Pa+5i)
Damn, I wish. I am Team Edward, all the way.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:39 PM (Pa+5i)
No. No, no, no, no. Vampires. Do. Not. Fucking. Sparkle.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 11:52 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:52 PM (1OZSU)
Just lost a friend from work. He had retired a few years ago and just started on what was his forever project, a 1958 Thunderbird. But the cancer got to him.
As for me, I am recovering from the flu. Ugh. Now down to merely trying to cough up a lung. Take Ra in to vet in morning. Today he has been showing almost no appetite and lethargy.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:53 PM (t866N)
Agreed, but between Edward and Jacob there is just no contest.
Personally, I think Jasper would have been my downfall, though I am sure Emmett would look the best in a flannel shirt.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:54 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 07, 2012 11:54 PM (kaalw)
As I recall, there was an infamous incident here in my beloved Clownifornia where a guy used to keep a gorilla mask in the front seat. All of the traffic in his subdivision went through a single camera-monitored intersection. He'd don the mask before blowing through the yellow light, and when the inevitable ticket came down, he claimed that he wasn't driving. Since his face was obscured, the story is that he was able to continually skate on the tickets, because the DA could never prove that he was actually driving, only that he owned the car.
'sup jackwagons
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 07, 2012 11:55 PM (Rhie+)
No friggin' sidewalks or street lights!
I actually saw a real live "hill" woman who had a beard in the local Wal Mart. Stunned is thee word. Remember I'm an East Coast gal who has lived in California and Nevada for he last 32 years. What a culture shock!
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:55 PM (Mkhiu)
Personally, I think Jasper would have been my downfall, though I am sure Emmett would look the best in a flannel shirt.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:54 PM (Pa+5i)
*facepalm*
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 11:55 PM (GEICT)
Usually you just pull the turn signal towards you to turn on the brights. However my parents have a chevy malibu that you actually push the turn signal towards the dash to turn on the brights. Oh and I really hate it when they do shit like that. Activating your brights should be standardized because it should be a natural action while driving that you don't have to think about how to do it.
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:56 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:56 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:56 PM (1OZSU)
I had the cough thing for over 6 weeks. Z-pack did nothing. A week of augmentin let me live, but 3 weeks later, I am still deep coughing. Just, don't let 'em slough you off with bullshit antibiotics, insist on the real deal. And good luck at the vet. You need hugs . . .
{{{{{{}}}}}}
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:56 PM (kpCLl)
Well, they do for a little bit while they're disintegrating.
Posted by: B Summers at December 07, 2012 11:57 PM (hO9ad)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:55 PM (Mkhiu)
*****
My theory is that anywhere there are hills, there will be billies!
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at December 07, 2012 11:57 PM (1OZSU)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:57 PM (Mkhiu)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:58 PM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 07, 2012 11:58 PM (t866N)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGhwz0VZR8U
17 years in radio has made me very anti Christmas music.
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 07, 2012 11:59 PM (Zd/NW)
Yea, I have done all that. My windshield is very clean, but still no brights. I keep forgetting to ask Thor.
And I agree...should be standard. I am old enough to remember when they were on the floor!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:59 PM (Pa+5i)
model can show all. As much as it is "built". Download to the robotic
data collector, and very little error, other than SiSo. A flunky can run
the rod. Hard to "F" it up. We are around the corner from modeling
every little piece and corner.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 07, 2012 11:51 PM (mkb9H) "
Unquote. Goodness gracious, I don't think I understood any of that except for the odd "power" and "model" and the like. Care to explain to a dinosaur?
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:00 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:00 AM (Pa+5i)
Here are a few:
From New Orleans Party Asylum http://tinyurl.com/abzgrvc
From the Basily Boys
http://tinyurl.com/9wmagkg
From the Mills Brothers
http://tinyurl.com/bxkj86t
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: RondinellaMamma at December 08, 2012 12:01 AM (53riN)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:59 PM (Pa+5i)
Try and get them to work during the day.
Posted by: buzzion at December 08, 2012 12:01 AM (GULKT)
Nothing going on that indicates a supervolcano or comet
Maybe 12/21/12 was 11/6/12 on the Mayan Calendar
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 12:01 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: mpfs at December 08, 2012 12:01 AM (Mkhiu)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 12:01 AM (t866N)
Posted by: buzzion at December 08, 2012 12:02 AM (GULKT)
Posted by: mpfs at December 07, 2012 11:57 PM (Mkhiu)
Definitely NOT a lot of teeth in these here parts. No money for dental care. Not as bad as my Daddy's people in WV/KY, where I really do think there is some kind of genetic issue with bad enamel.
Heck, most poor white Southerners are overwhelmingly of some sort of British descent and we all know how great those teeth genes are.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:02 AM (Pa+5i)
because it should be a natural action while driving that you don't have
to think about how to do it.
Posted by: buzzion at December 07, 2012 11:56 PM (GULKT)
I sold cars for a "living" for a couple of years, first Honda then Nissan. Honda was standardized across the entire product line on the operation of everything. Nissan, with a much larger line, had five or six different control locations or methods of operation for every damned thing. I spent fifteen minutes at the gas station trying to figure out how to open the fricking gas door on a Murano. Turned out you had to press it and it would pop open. I can't even imagine how much money Nissan wastes on design and inventory for all that crap.
Posted by: Enby at December 08, 2012 12:03 AM (ptlfZ)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:58 PM (Pa+5i)
I read them. I've read better and worse. The end of the first, beginning of the second is so teenage girlie angst that I wanted to puke, but other than that, well written books.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:03 AM (GEICT)
Buzz, come on, I'm female, no way it'll occur to me to do something as logical as that!
Anna, it's modern for me! My old truck is a 1987, but this one is a 2006 Ford Ranger Sport.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:04 AM (Pa+5i)
374 360 BCochran, you just keep your palms where they belong now. I read them with my nieces. (The books, not your palms) I enjoyed the hell out of them, sparkles aside. Well, the 2nd book sucked, but I really did enjoy them. You have to remember the audience she was writing for! Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 07, 2012 11:58 PM (Pa+5i) I read them. I've read better and worse. The end of the first, beginning of the second is so teenage girlie angst that I wanted to puke, but other than that, well written books.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:03 AM (GEICT)
The only good things about the movies are the Spoony Experiments rants about the final two movies.
"Its not a Saga! Its about a horny chick that wants to fuck a vampire!"
Posted by: buzzion at December 08, 2012 12:05 AM (GULKT)
Does anyone else miss the old 15-minute USGS topo maps? That was my favorite scale. Sure, the 7.5 minute maps show more detail, and they are indispensable, but the 15- min. maps were just the right size to get an overview of the terrain. Happily they can be downloaded for free from the usgs.gov website. So can a wide variety of other historic USGS maps, and the latest satellite revised maps too. But there's just no substitute for the dead tree version that you can take with you wherever you go, and doesn't need batteries.
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 07, 2012 11:41 PM (NBfwn)
I still prefer the 1:50k military maps that I used over 20 years ago in my Army days. A 1:50k, lensatic compass, a mil protractor and a LOT of practice will get you near GPS-level accuracy, although much, much slower.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 08, 2012 12:05 AM (Rhie+)
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 07, 2012 11:51 PM (2CiZb)
I just want to come out and hook up for the alpine at Schweitzer. That's our thing. And we'll bypass Sun Valley. Thanks. We don't need nightlife, just steep-and-deep off of Pend Orielle, or Little Blue on the back, in early March.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 12:05 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: mpfs at December 08, 2012 12:06 AM (Mkhiu)
EXACTLY! I am not sure they're even that well written per se, but it's a good story. (Sparkles and such aside) The movies, though, Jeez. I barely made it through the 1 st one and went no further.
I also like the Sookie Stackhouse books, also read with said nieces. Those are kinda fun.
Were you the one who suggested Ilona ANdrews, by any chance?
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:07 AM (Pa+5i)
"Cleveland circa 1910. 'Freighter W.W. Brown taking on coal.' 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company."
Chilly Chapel: 1936- http://bit.ly/XAUILZ
"February 1936. 'Church at Lancaster, New Hampshire.' Medium-format negative by Arthur Rothstein for the Resettlement Administration."
Interstate Building: 1921- http://bit.ly/YWLGt8
"Washington, D.C., 1921. 'Interstate Building, F Street N.W.' Sharing the sidewalk with the Young Men's Shop, Losekam's Cafe and a smattering of spectral pedestrians. National Photo Company Collection glass negative."
Posted by: 80sBaby at December 08, 2012 12:07 AM (YjDyJ)
Miss? Did they quit making them? We always used those for backpacking.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (LbRej)
CBO: Deficit for first 2 months of FY13 was $292 billion. That’s nearly 3/4 what Obama proposes to cut in entitlements over next *decade*.
— Byron York (@ByronYork)
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (ccXZP)
Was not I. Name sounds vaguely familiar, but I don't know who that is.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (GEICT)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (kpCLl)
Greg Lake - I Believe in Father Christmas
http://tinyurl.com/a28orsq
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 12:10 AM (t866N)
Posted by: LL Cool Peaches at December 07, 2012 11:45 PM (kpCLl)
Less growling. More wagging? It's not for me to say...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q12VAfINDE
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 12:12 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (GEICT)
Oh, you need to read them. A husband and wife team write them. The two main series are The Edge and Kate Daniels. There is always a love story in the background, but they're never sappy and it's mostly about people fighting various monsters and supernatural critters. I don't think they're considered YA, but that's what I consider them. Just fun stuff.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:12 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 12:12 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 07, 2012 11:48 PM (wbeNt)
That is so weird that I popped back in. Can't sleep. Anyhoo, yes, that is perzactly what happened to me, except I didn't lose my lower leg, but I really thought I might have. Antibiotics, and sulpha, and more antibiotics. It luckily freaked me out enough that I went to the ER, which is very much against my nature. That's what fucks people up, in these situations, is they think it will get better. I do remember that the horde was quite helpful in kicking my butt to do it, too. So grateful.
What is happening with your SIL, Purp?
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:13 AM (S+/pH)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 07, 2012 11:52 PM (GEICT)
Exactly.
Posted by: Count Orlock at December 08, 2012 12:13 AM (sZTYJ)
Hence why I asked for the blurays last Christmas.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:15 AM (GEICT)
Muzzies? Gangbangers?
Nope, the EEEEEVVVVILLL Rethuglikkkans in the state legislature
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 12:15 AM (wwsoB)
Definitely NOT a lot of teeth in these here
parts. No money for dental care. Not as bad as my Daddy's people in
WV/KY, where I really do think there is some kind of genetic issue with
bad enamel.
Heck, most poor white Southerners are overwhelmingly of some sort of
British descent and we all know how great those teeth genes are.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:02 AM (Pa+5i)
Here in western Virginia there are medical "fairs" throughout the region several times a year done by local doctors, dentists, and optometrists. Those greedy bastards spend weekends giving away their time to help these people for no cost, then they turn around and get some of their suppliers to donate products to help these people like lenses, dentures, and medications.
Still doesn't even put a dent in the problem.
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 08, 2012 12:16 AM (Zd/NW)
Posted by: notsothoreau at December 08, 2012 12:18 AM (uPhCY)
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:18 AM (S+/pH)
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 08, 2012 12:16 AM (Zd/NW)
I honestly think there is a gene for enamel and many of those in Appalachia didn't get it it. The common belief is that well water is the culprit, but some of it has got to be genetic. And the issue far predates Mt Dew, which is also blamed for it, and no doubt adds to it, but I think were so few other groups to breed with for so long that the bad tooth gene got deeply embedded
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:20 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Truman North at December 08, 2012 12:20 AM (I2LwF)
Women.
*grumble*
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:21 AM (GEICT)
I saw you have to stay back there for Christmas. Why don't you come out for New Years?
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:21 AM (LbRej)
Posted by: buzzion at December 08, 2012 12:22 AM (GULKT)
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:18 AM (S+/pH)
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First car was a '66 Chrysler Newport. Bright button (that's what it was) was on the floor up high where the left foot might be able to reach it. The back seat could fit 4 guys across comfortably and the trunk could hold 6 guys. Best car I ever had.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 08, 2012 12:23 AM (jucos)
Hate to say it, but things will get worse before they get better. I'm sure you know that. I'm so sorry!
I may drive out in January.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:23 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:23 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 12:05 AM (mkb9H)
that is way north of me. Never skiieid there
I'm south of Boise
Sun Valley can be fun, the skiing can be awsome or just suck
never ski under a snow cannon when it is running, it will 'frost' your gogles like nothing else.
night life in Sun Valley is interesting, you never know how the night will turn out
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 12:24 AM (2CiZb)
What about honey? Doesn't it kill flesh eating bacteria? I know my cuts heal faster when I put it on them.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:24 AM (LbRej)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 08, 2012 12:23 AM (jucos)
I remember those bigass kinda cars. And if you got your finger slammed in one of the doors, you'd probably lose it.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:25 AM (Pa+5i)
http://weaselzippers.us/wp-content/uploads/biden-pointing.jpg
Except I don't think he's sharp enough to do it on purpose. I think I'm gonna cry. Four more years of this imbecile.
My caption -- Dat's where rain comes from.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:25 AM (ccXZP)
Hope your evening is wonderful!
Posted by: Mindy at December 08, 2012 12:25 AM (6jLT3)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:26 AM (Pa+5i)
Heh, like someone told me yesterday: if it weren't for bad luck you wouldn't have any luck at all right now.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:28 AM (LbRej)
Miss Tammy, just remember, you usually get what you pay for.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:28 AM (GEICT)
Hope your evening is wonderful!
Posted by: Mindy at December 08, 2012 12:25 AM (6jLT3)
412 Night Mindy! Sleep well! I"m right behind ya....
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:26 AM (Pa+5i)
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Go on............
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 08, 2012 12:28 AM (jucos)
Is she on the rag? I would love my husband to sext me from the other end of the couch! That would be so hot!
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:29 AM (S+/pH)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:29 AM (Pa+5i)
sending sexually harassing text messages, from the other end of the
couch, is frowned upon. I don't see the problem with it.
Yeah, it's not like the NSA is going to store those things for the next 50 years or anything.
Send more.
Posted by: lonely, horny NSA guy getting thru his shift at December 08, 2012 12:29 AM (ccXZP)
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:29 AM (S+/pH)
Wouldn't you rather he be all up in your ear whispering filthy things and kissing your neck??
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:31 AM (Pa+5i)
Well don't that beat all?
Charlie Crist is a Democrat. Officially, I mean. Just switched. On a Friday night.
Heh.
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 12:31 AM (1Y+hH)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:32 AM (GEICT)
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:32 AM (S+/pH)
over 20 years ago in my Army days. A 1:50k, lensatic compass, a mil
protractor and a LOT of practice will get you near GPS-level accuracy,
although much, much slower.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 08, 2012 12:05 AM (Rhie+)" unquote
Am not familiar with 1:50K maps or mil protractors, but do agree that a good compass and a good map will get you anywhere that can be gotten to (as a practical matter, that is; some places are inaccessable without special gear). How do you use a mil protractor?
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:33 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:31 AM (Pa+5i)
Well, he does that, so the sexting thing would be different. I think it would be fun!
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:34 AM (S+/pH)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at December 08, 2012 12:32 AM (GEICT)
I think you mean a hot mess.
And you're right.
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:34 AM (Pa+5i)
I honestly think there is a gene for enamel and
many of those in Appalachia didn't get it it. The common belief is that
well water is the culprit, but some of it has got to be genetic. And the
issue far predates Mt Dew, which is also blamed for it, and no doubt
adds to it, but I think were so few other groups to breed with for so
long that the bad tooth gene got deeply embedded
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:20 AM (Pa+5i)
No doubt about that, especially since the area is thick with Scots-Irish.
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 08, 2012 12:35 AM (Zd/NW)
Well, it seems cold to me. Mind you, I have only ever texted once, and that was the word "no"
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:36 AM (Pa+5i)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 08, 2012 12:37 AM (jucos)
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC
Yeah. I know next to dick about firearms, but maybe I should be asking this question:
How much would a custom shop charge for a .30 carbine conversion kit for a semi-auto pistol?
Are we talking $10k, $1k, or something less?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 12:37 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 08, 2012 12:35 AM (Zd/NW)
Yes! So you don't think I'm crazy? (You don't have to answer that, I know I"m crazy!)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:38 AM (Pa+5i)
There are some natural antibiotic compounds in wild honey.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:38 AM (ccXZP)
but do agree that a good compass and a good map will get you anywhere
that can be gotten to (as a practical matter, that is; some places are
inaccessable without special gear). How do you use a mil protractor?
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:33 AM (NBfwn)
Gotta get yourself a box of grid squares first. Don't leave home without them.
Posted by: Obamao at December 08, 2012 12:39 AM (JtyGg)
Are we talking $10k, $1k, or something less?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 12:37 AM (08zV/)
you want to convert a pistol to .30 carbine or want to convert .30 carbine rifle to a pistol?
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 12:39 AM (2CiZb)
'Does anyone else miss the old 15-minute USGS topo maps?'
Miss? Did they quit making them? We always used those for backpacking.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:08 AM (LbRej)"Yep, the USGS quit printing them a few years ago, about the time they came out with the 1:100,000 metric maps (30-minute X 60-minute).
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:39 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:40 AM (Pa+5i)
We were doing Christmas Songs earlier, and this is my fave. Written in 1944 by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells, and first recorded in 1946 by the Nat King Cole Trio.
Nat on American Bandstand - Broadcast 12/18/57 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-evgOaEuIU
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (mkb9H)
How much would a custom shop charge for a .30 carbine conversion kit for a semi-auto pistol?
Are we talking $10k, $1k, or something less?
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Look for the automag (if I recollect correct)
Posted by: Obamao at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (JtyGg)
Y'all behave as best you can, and say hi to the graveyard shift for me!
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (Pa+5i)
Love the old quad maps, nothing better. Got stacks of them here in the mancave.
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (1Y+hH)
I worry about my kids in the Obamacare era.
Posted by: Truman North at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (I2LwF)
Truck Monkey at December 07, 2012 10:37 PM
Look up a radar detector site. Some of them have a device that flashes an intense light on the plate that overides the camera's sensor.
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 12:41 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: Enby at December 08, 2012 12:42 AM (ptlfZ)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at December 08, 2012 12:42 AM (LbRej)
Posted by: Jake in ID
Thx for the reply.
A pistol to a firearm that accepts .30 carbine. Example; 9mm pistol original, and custom-make a .30 Carbine pistol.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 12:43 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: kalneva at December 08, 2012 12:43 AM (S+/pH)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:45 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette, still a Hobbit at December 08, 2012 12:45 AM (wbeNt)
I'm nowhere an expert on this stuff, but I see problems. First, the shape of the bullet tip makes it hard to feed in a semi-automatic. Most semi rounds have smooth blunt round tips. Also, the round is long, whereas most acp pistols use much shorter ammo.
The second issue is the gun frame. The .30 cal round is pretty powerful, so you need a frame that can take the pressure.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:45 AM (ccXZP)
Remember when the "bright" switch was a button on the floor? Hoo, boy, am I ever old.
Lots of accidents in Ky when they moved it to the turn signal lever.. People were getting their foot caught in the steering wheel.
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 12:48 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 12:50 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 12:50 AM (NBfwn)
People were getting their foot caught in the steering wheel.
If we each grab an arm or a leg, it would make it a lot easier to heave his ass out into the gravel parking lot.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:51 AM (ccXZP)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 12:52 AM (+9AX9)
I am so jealous. I am beyond grateful tot be able to walk again, but I miss dancing so much it makes me ache sometimes.
I understand. It's why I was so glad to get back to Colorado where there is a large dance community.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 12:53 AM (HwgHt)
Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @BarackObama!
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 12:53 AM (1Y+hH)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 12:53 AM (HwgHt)
May I ask what kind of dancing you mean?
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 12:54 AM (1Y+hH)
Posted by: alamogordo at December 08, 2012 12:54 AM (HUTO5)
Old army joke, but for the fact that they also have a template (like draftsmen used for making ellipses, fancy letters, etc) for measuring distance within grid squares.
Either way, like being told to get yourself some new chem-lite batteries or a bucket of poon-tane from the motor pool.
Posted by: Obamao at December 08, 2012 12:55 AM (JtyGg)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 12:56 AM (+9AX9)
I hope Chris Christie confuses you for a can of Crisco and polishes you off in one sitting.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 12:57 AM (ccXZP)
Tweet from Charlie Crist:
Proud and honored to join the Democratic Party in the home of President @BarackObama!
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 12:53 AM
Right behind you, Chuck!
Posted by: John Boehner at December 08, 2012 12:57 AM (wwsoB)
Ok, so I pull up g*nbroker.com, and the first listing is a pristine AMT III .30.
arrg
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Actually, I would have jumped on that one.
Ruger may still make a six-shooter in .30 carbine. I hear it is very nice for use as an auxiliary flashlight.
Posted by: Obamao at December 08, 2012 12:57 AM (JtyGg)
Mel Torme "The Velvet Fog" co-wrote "The Christmas Song" ("Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire") with Bob Wells, in 1944. The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946.
Nat King Cole - American Bandstand circa 12/18/57.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-evgOaEuIU
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 12:57 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 12:59 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 12:43 AM (08zV/)
If you wanted a bolt action pistol in .30 carbine $1000-$1400
If you want a semi-auto pistol, alot several thousand $$, $5k??
The .30 carbine is .400 inches longer than a 10mm pistol round, so not modern auto-loader will accept it
I did not catch the initial .30 carbine post but there is a reason the .30 carbine is fading in 2012
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 12:59 AM (2CiZb)
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 08, 2012 01:01 AM (ccXZP)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:01 AM (+9AX9)
Ruger may still make a six-shooter in .30 carbine. I hear it is very nice for use as an auxiliary flashlight.
Posted by: Obamao
Ok, yeah, forgot to mention I'm in this foreign land called California, and, Ruger still makes the .30 hawks, but I'm a prejudiced post-modern; no likee the hog legs.
I want a 1911 plastic fantastic with rack and pinion steering and a laser on its frickin' head.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:02 AM (08zV/)
Seems that with the advent of paddle shifters, the only reason to move your hand away from the wheel in most cars is to push the starter button
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 01:02 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: alamogordo at December 08, 2012 01:03 AM (HUTO5)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 01:02 AM (wwsoB)How about that, the silly Edsel was ahead of its' time.
Posted by: Meremortal, time to slutdrop the GOPe at December 08, 2012 01:05 AM (1Y+hH)
Posted by: alamogordo
You are, and be sure to tell him we are jealous.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:06 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 01:06 AM (mkb9H)
If you need a pistol that powerful, you might think about a rifle instead
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 01:06 AM (2CiZb)
I actually saw XKXKXXK here in Illinois the other day. I had a hard time reading it.
Posted by: Chris M at December 08, 2012 01:08 AM (4lyMJ)
I'm only kind of here.
And a little embarassed. I ordered as a Christmas goft for my eight year old niece a very nice coat that was on clearance from JC Penney. And man alive but JCP.com is run for shit. I was so annoyed since I ordered it last week and had it shipped to the store to save on shipping but never got anything beyond an order confirmation. Nothing listed in my account. No shipping confirmation email. Nada. I write them last night on the order's status, no reply. Check my bank balance and I've been charged. So...what the fuck? I'm sending this stuff overseas, I'm in a rush and pressed for time. So tonight I sent them an email asking to cancel and refund the order and saying JCP.com sucks (I was actually polite, don't get me wrong).
Turns out the damn order arrived at the store today and they left me a message.
Dammit...
Well...that's awesome? I guess? It's a very lovely coat and I'm glad I can send it now. But the JCP website is still run for shit.
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:08 AM (4ixH5)
Posted by: alamogordo at December 08, 2012 01:09 AM (HUTO5)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:11 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: Jake in ID
Fading? No, I just was wondering and bit asbergury as to why the .30 carbine never made it into a semi-auto handjob.
I've read so much about the WWII Carbine and come to admire them a bit too much I guess.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:12 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 01:12 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:13 AM (z9HTb)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 01:02 AM
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No. Texting, shaving, eating, and applying make up will take your hand off the wheel.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at December 08, 2012 01:14 AM (jucos)
- And a small smokehouse. And a rabbit hutch. Ummm...bunny, with honey!
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 01:14 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:16 AM (08zV/)
Yes! So you don't think I'm crazy? (You don't have to answer that, I know I"m crazy!)
Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at December 08, 2012 12:38 AM (Pa+5i)
Nope. Some really bad grills around this part, just like Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Most of these parts were settled by the "working man" from Europe back in the day, so they probably didn't have the genetics of the "beautiful people".
Posted by: MrCaniac at December 08, 2012 01:16 AM (Zd/NW)
Posted by: kbdabear at December 08, 2012 01:02 AM
What is a "paddle shifter"?
I still hate automatics, and avoid buying them... which is becoming more and more difficult as time goes by...
Posted by: Rally Vincent at December 08, 2012 01:16 AM (sZTYJ)
The people at her work ask her why she looks mad all of the time.
Hmmm.
Posted by: RWC at December 08, 2012 01:16 AM (sqp6o)
Paddle on the steering wheel that switches gears.
Posted by: RWC at December 08, 2012 01:17 AM (sqp6o)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 01:18 AM (t866N)
Heh! Thanks. We should probably create some kind of arm-waving sign that distinguishes the 'the few, the moronical' from the hobo.
Wouldn't want to get shot at the doorstep to 'arcadia.'
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:22 AM (08zV/)
Grinning like a drooling idiot, but close enough.
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:22 AM (z9HTb)
Posted by: Rally Vincent at December 08, 2012 01:16 AM (sZTYJ)
Can I have a three-way with you and Minnie May?
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:24 AM (4ixH5)
Posted by: fluffy
Bartender, another round for my fiend...
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:25 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:24 AM (4ixH5)
ಠ_ಠ
Posted by: Ken Taki at December 08, 2012 01:27 AM (sZTYJ)
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:27 AM (z9HTb)
I've read so much about the WWII Carbine and come to admire them a bit too much I guess.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:12 AM (08zV/)
Chamber Pressure wise .30 carbine is greater than 10mm, plus it is a long cartridge
Guessing the biggest reason is no market
.30 carbine was better at distance than a .45acp, but does not do as well as .223/5.56
.30 carbine works good in a carbine, seen guys compete with then sucessfully
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 01:28 AM (2CiZb)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 01:28 AM (t866N)
Grinning like a drooling idiot, but close enough.
Posted by: fluffy
Lean back a little. My keyboard is all wet.
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:28 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:28 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: Rally Vincent at December 08, 2012 01:29 AM (sZTYJ)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:30 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 01:31 AM (t866N)
Posted by: BCochran1981 "
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And I repeat, you must need f*cking glasses or have a thing for barely pubescent girls.
Posted by: Hard Right at December 08, 2012 01:31 AM (Ly7Kq)
.30 carbine was better at distance than a .45acp, but does not do as well as .223/5.56
.30 carbine works good in a carbine, seen guys compete with then sucessfully
Posted by: Jake in ID
Yeah, I figured the caliber proliferation after WWII made it obscure, but still! .22lr over a .30?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:32 AM (08zV/)
If you ever want to start a fight with your wife , ask her where certain states are in the U.S. or which states border each other. They get so defensive.
"That's a guy thing"
Posted by: seamrog at December 08, 2012 01:32 AM (J4LlR)
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:32 AM (z9HTb)
May I ask what kind of dancing you mean?
All kinds. Denver has a large Argentine tango community, and a well developed swing dancing community. There's also a contra dance group as well.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 01:33 AM (HwgHt)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 01:33 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:33 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:34 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: chemjeff
Of course it is. That's why I wrote it, amigo.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:35 AM (08zV/)
I must say though, I almost had a panic attack anticipating the date. I almost called it off.
we're going to the gym tomorrow.
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:35 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:37 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:37 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: Pixar writers at December 08, 2012 01:38 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:38 AM (+9AX9)
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:39 AM (4ixH5)
date with Velma went pretty good. it started out being a mini-disaster
as we didn't make it to the movie on time due to traffic. so we instead
just had a nice relaxing dinner at a restaurant.
I must say though, I almost had a panic attack anticipating the date. I almost called it off.
we're going to the gym tomorrow.
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:35 AM (d/5qf)
Dude, she's probably going, "cute guy, acts nice, definite relationship material, but our dates are like watching paint dry." You've got to paw the ground and snort occasionally so she knows you're still interested.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 01:40 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:32 AM (08zV/)
up till 1999 .30 it was fairly cheap to shoo with surplus ammo.
.30 carbine is better than nothing, but after 125 yards it drops real big and does not hit that hard past 150 yards.
.30 carbine is a fun and historic cartridge, but if not a collector there are better options for self defense or competitions, or plinking
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 01:40 AM (2CiZb)
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I am, however diggin' and reminiscing some "Old School" carols. I'm hearing singing about the birth of a Savior.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 01:41 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:35 AM (d/5qf)
Tell us if she looks good in one of these.
http://tinyurl.com/awqrrkf
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:41 AM (4ixH5)
Posted by: Robert at December 08, 2012 01:41 AM (4ixH5)
umm what does this mean precisely?
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:42 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:42 AM
Whip it out.
Posted by: otho at December 08, 2012 01:45 AM (yBF/9)
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:35 AM (d/5qf)
Be polite, be courtious, be sure she sees you bench 350 lbs.
Other than that just talk about me, and let her jabber about what is important.
Posted by: Jake in ID at December 08, 2012 01:45 AM (2CiZb)
Don't forget to sniff her butt.
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:45 AM (z9HTb)
You've got to paw the ground and snort occasionally so she knows you're still interested.
umm what does this mean precisely?
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:42 AM (d/5qf)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAER-WxlLUg -- approximately :43
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 01:46 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 01:46 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: Jake in ID
Again, I'm a novice in extremis, but I'm just lost as to why no pistol mfr picked up on it. C'est la vie.
Posted by: Pixar writers at December 08, 2012 01:47 AM (08zV/)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 01:48 AM (HwgHt)
If you make a gal a sammich, that's nice. If you teach her how to make a sammich, you help her to discover her calling.
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:49 AM (z9HTb)
don't quite understand the bull reference, but I guess i will ponder it tomorrow
good night, thanx for everything
Posted by: chemjeff at December 08, 2012 01:50 AM (d/5qf)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 01:50 AM (mkb9H)
http://tiny.cc/bpjzow
Commanders and supervisors in all corners of the Air Force will conduct a widespread sweep of all work spaces and public areas starting today, looking for pictures, calendars and other materials that objectify women.
Masculinity and morale: out. Big Mommy Feminist: in.
Posted by: The Lightworker at December 08, 2012 01:51 AM (Z6flO)
You've got to paw the ground and snort occasionally so she knows you're still interested
Don't forget to sniff her butt.
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 01:45 AM (z9HTb)
...or there's always http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSd6Fd6I8e8
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 01:51 AM (kaalw)
To You Our Fallen
The barracks are now silent
Where once your laughter rang,
The steel guitar is broken
Where around your bunks we sang.
As the stars give way to morning
In Oahu's cloud-swept sky,
Old Glory's proudly waving there
Seeped in heroes' crimson dye.
Can you hear us there in heaven
As the dawn patrol takes flight?
On silvery wings your memory soars
In holy freedom's fight.
The kona wind blows softly now,
The palm trees whisper low,
But all America will remember
Whence came this dastard's blow.
Let the Nipponese remember this,
As they cringe beneath the sky,
At Hickam's flaming vengeance
For you, the first to die!
--- Sgt W. Joe Brimm
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at December 08, 2012 01:51 AM (t866N)
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 01:55 AM (+9AX9)
The pawing the ground thing means that any good woman wants a man who has some spirit, some spark of life and passion. The quiet "nice guy" who's afraid to initiate contact, who doesn't know how to pursue her and sweep her off her feet every once in a while won't appeal to her. She wants someone who gives her the since that she is around something powerful that she can't simply push around and control.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 01:58 AM (HwgHt)
Of course, it's safer to do that if you've got a car door protecting your groin area.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 01:58 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Zakn at December 08, 2012 02:00 AM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 02:01 AM (NBfwn)
Posted by: and irresolute at December 08, 2012 02:03 AM (DBH1h)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:04 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at December 08, 2012 01:46 AM (NBfwn)
Dr.J - teh Mrs. and I watch a fair amount of the cooking shows. The smoking, brandy-drinking, motorcycle-side-car'ed large ladies are among our favorites. In the vein of our divine Ms. Julia Child. We are becoming more "self-sufficient" and au naturelle. I, personally, am not above a squirrel or a pigeon. With a little butter and cream, or a sauce Anglais. And I have prepared and eaten my fair share of hasenfeffer.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:05 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: fluffy at December 08, 2012 02:07 AM (z9HTb)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:07 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: Burney McBurnstein fanning the flames of painful freedom at December 08, 2012 02:09 AM (+wxCD)
Well, the massive infection (one of many) was kinda the last straw. There's also many broken bones in ankle and foot due to RA. She's not an old woman either, only in her 40's, but she's one of the small minority of women that developed extreme RA after a pregnancy, and it brings a slew of complications and auto-immune problems too.
At this point, the amputation looks like the best chance for survival and a prosthetic should improver her mobility considerably over what she's got now.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:16 AM (xaPEC)
At this point, the amputation looks like the best chance for survival and a prosthetic should improver her mobility considerably over what she's got now.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:16 AM (xaPEC)
Damn.
Thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: The Political Hat at December 08, 2012 02:17 AM (sZTYJ)
That is so sad. Sorry to hear about it. Best of luck to you and the Mrs.
Posted by: harleycowboy at December 08, 2012 02:18 AM (+9AX9)
I've read so much about the WWII Carbine and come to admire them a bit too much I guess.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at December 08, 2012 01:12 AM (08zV/)
.30 Carbine is a very long case for a semiauto pistol. The frame would have to be along the lines of something chambered in .50AE in order to handle the chamber pressures of a (somewhat weak) rifle round, and the length of the cartridge would make the grip dimensions uncomfortable for those without giant hands.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:18 AM (lJJMb)
Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens.
Bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Cream colored ponies, and crisp apple streudels.
Doorbells, and sleigh-bells, and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
These are a few of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses, with blue satin sashes.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes.
Silver white winters that melt into springs.
These are a few of my favorite things.
When the dog bites;
When the bee stings;
When I'm feeling sad;
I simply remember my favorite things.
And then I don't feel so bad!
Anybody wanna' fight about it?
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:20 AM (mkb9H)
So I think Bono is finally coming around.
Well, his wallet is fat enough at this point in his career he can afford to become a showbiz pariah and go off the reservation.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:21 AM (xaPEC)
What is happening with your SIL, Purp?
Well, the massive
infection (one of many) was kinda the last straw. There's also many
broken bones in ankle and foot due to RA. She's not an old woman either,
only in her 40's, but she's one of the small minority of women that
developed extreme RA after a pregnancy, and it brings a slew of
complications and auto-immune problems too.
At this point, the
amputation looks like the best chance for survival and a prosthetic
should improver her mobility considerably over what she's got now.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:16 AM (xaPEC)
Ouch. The BH and I know a guy who started with food poisoning (and underlying diabetes), went into a strange toxic shock thing in the hospital, developed an abscess in his arm where an IV was, and ended up losing a foot. It was like he was a ball in the pachinko game of suck. Nearly died in the process. Also in his 40's. Great guy, too -- we visited him in the hospital where he had a private room for the price of a shared one because he'd crack up the nurses so bad laughing all the time that his roommates didn't feel safe.
The world is a far less safe place than most appreciate.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:25 AM (kaalw)
I don't think anyone really knows why an otherwise healthy young woman just suddenly has everything go haywire after having a baby. RA, auto-immune, brittle bone, de-calcification, blah, blah. She got hit with the whole mess.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:26 AM (xaPEC)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:25 AM (kaalw)
And enjoy it while you can, because when things go bad, it happens fast.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:27 AM (lJJMb)
Yea, it sucks for my brother and his wife. There are some women that a pregnancy just really fucks over bad.
I
don't think anyone really knows why an otherwise healthy young woman
just suddenly has everything go haywire after having a baby. RA,
auto-immune, brittle bone, de-calcification, blah, blah. She got hit
with the whole mess.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:26 AM (xaPEC)
It's terrible, too, that it casts a shadow over what should be a wholeheartedly joyful, blessed event. How old is the niece/nephew?
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:29 AM (kaalw)
The world is a far less safe place than most appreciate.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:25 AM (kaalw)
And enjoy it while you can, because when things go bad, it happens fast.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:27 AM (lJJMb)
In those terminal cases that I've witnessed, reality gets inside the OODA loop. I haven't known many people to die of any one thing -- they sort of get clusterfucked to death.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:31 AM (kaalw)
PURE. FREAKING. GENIUS.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:32 AM (xaPEC)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 02:34 AM (yh0zB)
gets inside the OODA loop. I haven't known many people to die of any
one thing -- they sort of get clusterfucked to death.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:31 AM (kaalw)
Not to be all cold about it, but yeah - it's basically multiple failing or floundering systems going into emergency mode, creating a competition for scarce resources, and finally bringing the whole system down.
I hope what when my day comes I get to come back as Robocop, but much older.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:35 AM (lJJMb)
Early teens now. This crap has been assaulting her mom for quite a while now. Kinda went from annoyance into potentially lethal overdrive a few years ago.
Extra bonus suck -- the daughter has Crohn's disease and had her first abdominal surgery a few months ago.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:36 AM (xaPEC)
Oh well, might as well do my appointed rounds as official closer of dead threads (hey, does this job include any AoSHQ stock options, or at leasta cool logo-ed polo shirt, or a sceptre or something?).
GPS vs. old school navigation. Was interested to learn when I toured the newest USS San Diego (amphibious assault ship) pre-commissioning a few months ago that those on the bridge are required do old-school navigation calculations a certain % of the time to keep those skills sharp. (My father and I toured the previous USS San Diego, a fleet-stores/replenishment ship, just after its commissioning back in 1970(?), just across the same pier, in the place now occupied by the USS Midway aircraft carrier museum, so there was a cool and sort of heavy thing about all this).
weft cut and St Patrick, I see you've been discussing the 30 Carbine. I've got two (a current reproduction and a 1943 Quality Hardware), and love 'em. Completely fun plinking rifle - so small and light, and easy to shoot. Easy to see why they became so popular in some of the close-quarters and limited-visibility fighting in the Pacific (especially, when you lift a can or even a bandolier of Garand ammo, along with the rifle itself). Sure it doesn't pack that big ofa punch, but at closer ranges and without built-up areas for cover, it's rate of fire and point-and-shoot qualities were quite appealing.
The cartridge is pretty easy to reload, too. Especially as the rifle was built for a specific load, which is easy to replicate (15 grains of H110, 110-grain FMJ bullet). I'm going to load a can full and have hopes of getting the freshly imported wife to get to like the little rifle, so I can buy myself some more range time while maintaining international peace.
Posted by: non-purist at December 08, 2012 02:37 AM (afQnV)
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I am a middle-Tennessean myself, until '87, when I migrated to NC. But it is still "home". I say "back where I come from" proudly! I am Nashville, Murfreesboro, Waverly, Franklin. My Mother is still Donaldson. I remain a proud Volunteer.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:38 AM (mkb9H)
Well done, sir. The blonde looking straight into the camera was the best of the bunch, IMHO.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:39 AM (lJJMb)
If you people think you got it bad vis-a-vis Christmas music...I'll bet you don't have to hear Elmo and Patsy nearly as much as I do. Thank G*d the program director hates The Christmas Shoes as much as I do...at least I'm spared that.
I'm trying to keep hopeful, but it's a downer Christmas this year. Me and CW Jr. have a roof over our heads and food in the cupboard, but there's no money for presents or even a tree. All the relatives are at least 200 miles away.
Sorry. Lately every time I post here I'm in a bad mood. I'll just go drown my sorrow in half a jar of peanut butter.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 08, 2012 02:40 AM (5J54Q)
I've got two (a current reproduction and a 1943 Quality Hardware), and
love 'em. Completely fun plinking rifle - so small and light, and easy
to shoot. Easy to see why they became so popular in some of the
close-quarters and limited-visibility fighting in the Pacific
(especially, when you lift a can or even a bandolier of Garand ammo,
along with the rifle itself). Sure it doesn't pack that big ofa punch,
but at closer ranges and without built-up areas for cover, it's rate of
fire and point-and-shoot qualities were quite appealing
Weft-cut was asking about pistols chambered for .30 Carbine out of a liking for the M1 Carbine, but had gotten some bad info regarding its weakness. Sure, it's weak for a rifle round, but it's quite fierce as a pistol round. If 7.62x39 and 5.56x45 are intermediate rifle rounds, . 30 Carbine would be whatever is between intermediate and magnum pistol, no?
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:42 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:43 AM (mkb9H)
migrated to NC. But it is still "home". I say "back where I come from"
proudly! I am Nashville, Murfreesboro, Waverly, Franklin. My Mother is
still Donaldson. I remain a proud Volunteer.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:38 AM (mkb9H)
Williamson County, TN has been home for me since 1993. Spent birth through middle school in Illinois, and am never going back. This is the place to be in nearly every respect.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:44 AM (lJJMb)
basically multiple failing or floundering systems going into emergency
mode, creating a competition for scarce resources, and finally bringing
the whole system down.
I hope what when my day comes I get to come back as Robocop, but much older.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:35 AM (lJJMb)
I wasn't meaning to be cold -- I feel it deeply, myself. It's a horrible, horrible thing that each step along the cycle seems like it should be no big deal, except it leaves the patient increasingly off-balance for the next step. It increases a fruitless hope, and augments the inevitable despair.
And, yet, overall I am hopeful. I'd love to see Colonel Boyd's work taught in medical schools, as I fervently believe that it would lead to a significant improvement in healthcare. It'll never happen so long as med school is "preparation for the priesthood", and credentialism is king, but I have hope.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:45 AM (kaalw)
Perhaps one last joyous hurrah before DOOM?
Posted by: The Political Hat at December 08, 2012 02:46 AM (sZTYJ)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 02:47 AM (yh0zB)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:48 AM (xaPEC)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:49 AM (mkb9H)
myself. It's a horrible, horrible thing that each step along the cycle
seems like it should be no big deal, except it leaves the patient
increasingly off-balance for the next step. It increases a fruitless
hope, and augments the inevitable despair.
And, yet, overall I am
hopeful. I'd love to see Colonel Boyd's work taught in medical schools,
as I fervently believe that it would lead to a significant improvement
in healthcare. It'll never happen so long as med school is "preparation
for the priesthood", and credentialism is king, but I have hope.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 02:45 AM (kaalw)
My mistake if I wasn't clear - I meant that my summation, e.g. "multiple failing or floundering systems" was something you could say about a piece of machinery. I was the one stating things in a cold manner, not you.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:49 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:50 AM (lJJMb)
I've been kinda ignoring Christmas for decades. I do have a red spotlight on a stake I occasionally shine on a nice dwarf palm tree in the front yard at night. That's kinda festive looking and a lot less depressing than snow.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:52 AM (xaPEC)
Among my military friends there is agreement that the Army should require brigades to regularly conduct exercises with nothing but radios and paper maps. No computers, no GPS, no fancy gear at all.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 02:53 AM (HwgHt)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:48 AM (xaPEC)
Genius, and incredible dick as well, like many geniuses. If you like the history of science, I highly recommend "The Scientists" by John Gribbin. I found a giveaway copy of his book "In Search of Schroedinger's Cat" in college, and really enjoyed it. He's a good writer, very approachable, and if you're scientifically / mathematically literate at even a basic level, understandable. Both books are great reads.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:54 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:55 AM (xaPEC)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:39 AM (lJJMb)
The only problem with the blonde is she ain't a redhead.
I hope your Friday finds you well and semi-happy. My best wishes for/to you. Compatriot.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:43 AM (mkb9H)
And mine to you, all is well here. Heart of Carolina Mustang Club Christmas party in the afternoon and my company Christmas party in the evening, so I'll be busy starting around 9 AM (I'm driving Santa, he has a bright red Mustang convertible sleigh this year). I really should be sleeping, but I had a good nap today.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 02:55 AM (yh0zB)
He was a fighter pilot whose theories about aircraft and about decision making in combat had a profound impact on the military. He worked with several others to develop theories about aircraft design that led to the F-16 among others. He also developed the OODA loop, which stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. The basic idea is to get ahead of your opponent in the OODA cycle, forcing them to continually react to your actions.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 02:55 AM (HwgHt)
Posted by: Captain Whitebread at December 08, 2012 02:55 AM (5J54Q)
have a red spotlight on a stake I occasionally shine on a nice dwarf
palm tree in the front yard at night. That's kinda festive looking and a
lot less depressing than snow.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 02:52 AM (xaPEC)
I don't decorate for Christmas, but that's because I live close enough to family that I always visit for holidays anyway. There's little chance of depressing snow down here, but at least when it comes, it's entertaining - the entire midstate craps its collective pants.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:56 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:50 AM (lJJMb)
http://www.tacticalresponse.com/d/node/226
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 02:56 AM (yh0zB)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:44 AM (lJJMb)
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Good for you. Williamson Co. is "the" most Republican. Marsha Blackburn is a friend of my folks. Hell, the dogcatcher is a "Big C" conservative.
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I actually have a little bit of work in Brentwood for Tractor Supply Co. But we are doing work for them from KY to the new Distro. in Macon, GA. Bust out boys! We f'ing love them... They're going to pay for my Xmas bonus.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:57 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 02:53 AM (HwgHt)
Drop 'em naked in the woods and let 'em remember that moss grows on the north side of the trees and the sun comes up in the east and sets in the west.
Posted by: Career Ships Sergeant Zim at December 08, 2012 02:59 AM (yh0zB)
for Tractor Supply Co. But we are doing work for them from KY to the new
Distro. in Macon, GA. Bust out boys! We f'ing love them... They're
going to pay for my Xmas bonus.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 02:57 AM (mkb9H)
Good friend of mine works in logistics for TSC in Brentwood - great company. And yes, Williamson County was named the most conservative-friendly county in the US a while back: http://tinyurl.com/b54p38l . The "guitar-shaped pools" thing is a bit over the top. Most of the county's businesses (>50%) are start-ups in varied fields. Biomed is an up and comer down here.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:01 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:02 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 03:02 AM (yh0zB)
Joni Mitchell - River
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVwo9IQMWM0
It is a gorgeous song though
Posted by: kbdabear at December 07, 2012 10:26 PM (wwsoB)
Oh, trust me, I am fully aware this will be a downer Christmas, no song from Joni Mitchell needed.
Speaking of maps, I'm in San Diego. GPS? feh- it's Thomas Guide FTMFW. That's how I roll.
Posted by: Bill H at December 08, 2012 03:02 AM (3sZO1)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:42 AM (lJJMb)
A misconception of the stopping power of the .30 Carbine started around the time of the Korean War. The rumors went round that it wouldn't penetrate thick, multiple layers of clothing. I have never been able to pin the rumors down. Marines in the Pacific loved them. Period. My uncle used it on Okinawa and he praised it highly. My Dad packed one as aircrew on a PBM out of Kwajelin, but that doesn't count (Sorry, Dad).
Ballistically, the .30 Carbine from the 18" barrel of an M-1/M-2 has the kinetic power at 100 Meters that the .357 Mag has at about 50 Meters.
And yes, the .30 Carbine is a long pistol cartridge, not a full bore rifle cartridge. I have three (all former M-2's reconverted back to M-1) and I love them. At realistic engagement ranges of 25-100 Meters, they are very accurate. It will shoot with my CAR-15 out to about 200 Meters then, it groups wider after that.
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 08, 2012 03:05 AM (TJJ+7)
I'm thinking about moving to Knoxville when I burn my house down and buy an RV the last of my kids moves out. Yeah I'll have to deal with snow, but at least the Tail of the Dragon is nearby.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 03:02 AM (yh0zB)
As long as you're good with all that orange, Knoxville is a fine city. There's a ton of beautiful country within a stone's throw of the city.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:06 AM (lJJMb)
I know a bunch of city boys from NYC who don't get this that lose their R/C planes out in the bush at the edge of the Glades. They'll stagger around for hours and come back saying they lost their orientation.
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 03:10 AM (xaPEC)
Carbine started around the time of the Korean War. The rumors went
round that it wouldn't penetrate thick, multiple layers of clothing. I
have never been able to pin the rumors down. Marines in the Pacific
loved them. Period. My uncle used it on Okinawa and he praised it
highly. My Dad packed one as aircrew on a PBM out of Kwajelin, but
that doesn't count (Sorry, Dad).
Ballistically, the .30 Carbine from the 18" barrel of an M-1/M-2 has
the kinetic power at 100 Meters that the .357 Mag has at about 50
Meters.
And yes, the .30 Carbine is a long pistol cartridge, not a full bore
rifle cartridge. I have three (all former M-2's reconverted back to
M-1) and I love them. At realistic engagement ranges of 25-100 Meters,
they are very accurate. It will shoot with my CAR-15 out to about 200
Meters then, it groups wider after that.
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 08, 2012 03:05 AM (TJJ+7)
From what I've read, the "underpowered" myth can be traced back to two things - grunts scoring hits on an enemy who was wearing heavy clothes where rounds only hit clothing and not flesh, and performance issues with the powder of the day in subzero temperatures. Allegedly one of the additives in the powder which allowed it to function well in high temp / high humidity environments prevented a good burn at very cold temperatures, with muzzle velocities of 650 fps claimed. Since the results would be very difficult to replicate, I guess this will remain anecdotal.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:10 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:01 AM (lJJMb)
Yes indeed. Great company! They are what is still right about American business. New parking deck and logistics building on the home campus just bid this week. I think Brasfield and Gorrie are the GC. I am hoping Lithko, Nashville get the "turn-key" concrete package. FWIW.
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 03:12 AM (mkb9H)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:12 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:14 AM (GE1+K)
Colorado Alex, that's exactly the thinking behind the standard requirement for the Navy bridge personnel to demonstrate their proficiency with traditional methods on a regular basis. And damn right, I would think infantry/mobile land units would be required to be able to operate like it's 1944 at the drop of a hat. There are mental skills and confidence that come from "older" techniques that are very useful in all situations.
St Patrick, I did read your exchang re 30 Carbine in semi-autos. Of course there is the Blackhawk revolver in 30 Carbine.Got to fire one once ata local pistol match - very mild and fun to shoot, with factory ammo. Kinda think I'll go with 45 Long Colt when I get to my own Blackhawk some day, though (something about those huge, old-school-looking cartridges that appeals to me, and I hear they're fun and easy to load).
Posted by: non-purist at December 08, 2012 03:14 AM (afQnV)
Posted by: @PurpAv at December 08, 2012 03:14 AM (xaPEC)
I keep thinking I've got to leave California before the exit tax gets implemented.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:12 AM (GE1+K)
Mike, what do you do for a living? My company has a couple jobs posted right now.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:14 AM (lJJMb)
I'm a somewhat rare type of engineer. A controls engineer.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:16 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 03:16 AM (yh0zB)
This two issue arc launched the series early last year. They already had started production on the upcoming movie, so how is that for misdirection?
Posted by: epobirs at December 08, 2012 03:17 AM (kcfmt)
semi-autos. Of course there is the Blackhawk revolver in 30 Carbine.Got
to fire one once ata local pistol match - very mild and fun to shoot,
with factory ammo. Kinda think I'll go with 45 Long Colt when I get to
my own Blackhawk some day, though (something about those huge,
old-school-looking cartridges that appeals to me, and I hear they're fun
and easy to load).
Posted by: non-purist at December 08, 2012 03:14 AM (afQnV)
Agree, I think .30 Carbine from a revolver would be a blast, in both a figurative and literal sense. I just can't see a pistol chambered in that cartridge being successful (there was one, once). I don't reload, but the guys I know who do suggest starting with straight-walled pistol cases, so .45LC is perfect, especially since if you're making cowboy loads you won't have to worry about overpressure, assuming you don't drop two loads of powder in the case. You can also cast your own bullets and save even more money if you're of a mind to. IIRC, .45LC can be reloaded for $0.05 / per if loaded light and casting.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:19 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 03:21 AM (mkb9H)
Am I the only one who's ready to get into the Christmas season already?
Perhaps one last joyous hurrah before DOOM?
Posted by: The Political Hat at December 08, 2012 02:46 AM (sZTYJ)
As far as joyous hurrah's before DOOM, I'm reasonably pleased with my progress to date. There's a new Schwab Global account, and I'm trying to liquidate all my ADRs and repurchase selected amounts in actual shares on foreign exchanges. It means a 1% currency-changing fee now, but forever liberation from $20/year ADR charges -- and, you get liquidity (if 1,000,000 shares trade each day on the equity's home market, you'd be fortunate to see 20,000 shares of ADRs trade in the US). Besides which, there are far more companies with shares available through Schwab on foreign exchanges than companies with ADRs traded in US Markets.
I'm trying to shift all my foreign stocks into taxable accounts and US stocks into IRAs. Yeah, that's dumb -- just give away foreign tax credit.
I'm trying to take a bunch of capital gains....being that the favorable tax treatment for them was part of the Bush Tax Cuts that are demonized by the left. Take 'em now at 15% or eat 'em later at 39.6%.
Clean up some of the "dust bunnies" in the corners. For example, I own (somehow) 256 shares of NGGTF.....which are "ordinaries" of National Grid PLC of the UK that trade in the US on the "pink sheets" OTC market....and had trading volume of -0- today. That's right, zippidy-doo-dah. Bupkis. But you can also get the ADR, NGG, which traded 201,350 units where each unit is 5 ordinaries. Or, perhaps, if you like the regular ordinary shares, you could trade em on NG:XLON at 7.07 pounds in London where 4,124,745 shares traded. With my new Schwab Global account, I'm repatriating those bad boys to the London exchange.
And, finally, I'm converting some standard IRAs to Roths. Problem is, you pay tax on that now -- and the time-honored rule is "a tax deferred is a tax avoided" -- but here's the thing: (1) there is no "income-averaging" any more, and (2) the curve for taxes being progressive is about to get steeper, and (3) worst of all, they're floating the "seize the private pensions to bail out Social Security" meme again. So it makes sense (in my case, YMMV) to do a chunk of conversion in any down year.....to prospectively do "income averaging" instead of retrospectively doing so, and to enable someone to snag the Roth IRA from the pension-grabbers if they get closer to their goals.
Anyway, it's keeping me from panhandling on the street, or wearing a sandwich board and parading around the Federal Building downtown, so that's probably enough of a good thing. And steady progress is being made.
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 03:22 AM (kaalw)
Oh, and Cthulhu - who is Col. Boyd, and what did he teach?
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 02:50 AM (lJJMb)
OMG!!! Read, understand, and watch the world unfold as a blossom to your new understanding -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OODA_loop
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 03:23 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:16 AM (GE1+K)
We're looking for a manufacturing supervisor right now, so that's not a great fit unless you want to be like me and wear a jiffy-lube looking uniform with your name on your shirt (goddamned chemistry degree), but this company has a serious hardon for engineers. Bookmark www.cantbeattheexperience.com and check in once in a while.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:23 AM (lJJMb)
required to be able to operate like it's 1944 at the drop of a hat.
There are mental skills and confidence that come from "older" techniques
that are very useful in all situations.
Yeah... you'd think that. Some of the assessments coming out of the training centers worry me. We've become very dependent on our high tech toys.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at December 08, 2012 03:24 AM (HwgHt)
Thanks to my navigator I was able to get a feel for the neighborhood and the local businesses I needed without wasting time. Of course, after sometime next week the job will be over and I may not have any reason to go anywhere near there for years.
Posted by: epobirs at December 08, 2012 03:26 AM (kcfmt)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:30 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:10 AM (lJJMb)
That would explain some things.
Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Waiting for the Sun at December 08, 2012 03:30 AM (TJJ+7)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:33 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 03:34 AM (kaalw)
>>>Bookmark www.cantbeattheexperience.com and check in once in a while
Thanks for the lead.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:30 AM (GE1+K)
No problem. Good luck in your search - I can kinda imagine what a controls engineer might be, but I doubt it's what I think it is.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:35 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:38 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: Capt. Backfire at December 08, 2012 03:21 AM (mkb9H)
Can't be as bad as Virginia Beach...can it?
Well, that's it for me roonz and roonettez, I have a busy day planned so I've got to get some shut-eye before it begins. Later!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at December 08, 2012 03:38 AM (yh0zB)
AR pistols are cheap and readily available and will outperform .30
pistols in every aspect. .308 pistols are available but probably pretty
rough.
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:33 AM (XDC0v)
Correct. That was not the discussion, but correct. I notice your hash contains "XD" which is pretty awesome. Those Springfields are nice pistols - I love mine. In case you're just jumping in, I mentioned earlier that my hash contains "JMB". I believe that the "XD" puts you in a solid 2nd place.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:39 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:40 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:42 AM (XDC0v)
619 Well yeah, except for 13-round mags and the ability to feed hollowpoints all day and night-
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:40 AM (XDC0v)
Well mine's an XDm, so 19 rounders, but "JMB" also means the Ma Deuce, the 1892 Winchester, the Browning Hi-Power, the BAR, and more, above and beyond the 1911.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:44 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:45 AM (GE1+K)
I'm trying not to buy a XD9sc today- that's gonna be my self-discipline trial this weekend
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:42 AM (XDC0v)
The M and P Shield is getting some good reviews as well. Good luck with your trial.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:46 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:45 AM (GE1+K)
Are you the guy who programs and integrates all the sensors / inputs for a particular system such that they all "talk" to each other?
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:48 AM (lJJMb)
St Patrick, that's what I recall about the 30 Carbine power issues in Korea as well. Especially the cold temps affecting powder ignition and consequently velocity. I believe the story was that ammo produced for the Pacific in WWII was configured for long shelf life in tropical conditions and this resulted in sub-standard results in extreme cold.
In any case, the paper targets I shoot seem to be quite vulnerable to my 30 Carbine reloads. It is a fun little rifle with historic flair (who can forget Col. Bat Guano waving around his carbine while conversing with Group Capt. Mandrake in Doctor Strangelove).
Posted by: non-purist at December 08, 2012 03:49 AM (afQnV)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:49 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:51 AM (XDC0v)
Data acquisition and integration are definitely part of the job. We also have to design the equipment to act upon what it finds from sensors, in both a discrete "if this then do that", and analog dynamic function where variable outputs are set at different continuous levels to control various inputs in a dynamic system.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 03:54 AM (GE1+K)
624 Yeah but I'm already heavily invested in the XD platform: 9 and .45
Tacts. So in the interest of mags and accessories etc... I'm staying
with da XD's
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:49 AM (XDC0v)
Since Springfield bought the rights to the HS2000, all they've done is get everything right. Have you kept yours all stock, or done any of the Springer Precision improvements?
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:55 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:56 AM (XDC0v)
.30 carbine is to .38 special as .223 is to 9mm. C'mon Rip Van Winkle join the modern age. I can almost throw 650 fps
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:51 AM (XDC0v)
Not sure I'm getting your point on this one.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 03:57 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 03:58 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:00 AM (XDC0v)
Thanks, I already have a good job in California. I was reminiscing that perhaps this is not a great long term place to live anymore.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 04:01 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:02 AM (XDC0v)
Yeah well should I leave at least I vow that I won't bring fucked up politics with me to my new home.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 04:05 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Is Shrugging at December 08, 2012 04:07 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:07 AM (XDC0v)
.30 carbine and .38 special is nice if you like 70 or 80 year old
technology. As for myself I think significant progress has been made and
should be taken advantage of. And my wallet agrees as well.
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:00 AM (XDC0v)
I'd ask where the .38 spl comment came from, since I never mentioned it, but it's time to hit the rack for me.. I think of .30 carbine as a fun cartridge to fire from a milsurp rifle. My carry guns are all 9mm; I have a 1911, but it's just a range toy.
Posted by: StPatrick_TN at December 08, 2012 04:10 AM (lJJMb)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:11 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: DAve at December 08, 2012 04:16 AM (XDC0v)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 04:57 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 04:59 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: cthulhu at December 08, 2012 05:09 AM (kaalw)
Posted by: conservative mom in Maryland at December 08, 2012 06:53 AM (4fepB)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at December 08, 2012 06:53 AM (7Uvws)
The night shift is done and the morning shift hasn't started yet.
Posted by: Ashley Judd has chubby cheeks at December 08, 2012 07:20 AM (voRpZ)
Posted by: General Woundwort at December 08, 2012 07:28 AM (0fxcV)
Its worked (or not) for years. Why screw it up?
Husband refuses to ask for directions (we will figure it out), throws map out window and tells wife please be quiet sweetybug!
I almost threw out the GPS. GPS was the wife's idea.
She just updated it and It had us driving through new road construction, on packed bulldozed earth dodging bulldozers. I guess the update was ahead of construction! Go figure!
I wanted to stop and get the shotgun off the rifle rack and use that GPS for skeet practice.
Posted by: Judge_Roy_bean at December 08, 2012 07:36 AM (f6XIc)
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at December 08, 2012 09:58 AM (TPimP)
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