I am in full canning and preserving mode. After today, I’ll be up to ten quarts of sauce and I don’t know how many bags of roasted chiles, ready to vacuum seal for the freezer. And, piss poor planning on my part, I leave Tuesday for a week. I have a drift boat and a guide reserved to fish Henry’s Fork of the Snake River on Wednesday. Any fly fisherman here will know that name. Then two days in Montana casting and blasting with noted Glib, Francisco d’Anconia.
But first, we must Link!
“She waved her penis at the children”. Britain has gone dark and retarded.
Love him, or hate him, he’s a Grandmaster at trolling.
“Panspermia” is the official description of SPACE SMITH shooting his wad.
Wait until AI learns about Rule 34.
No trams or gondolas! Or whatever a “funicular” is.
Alrighty, that’s it for me. Another shitty news cycle and I have work to do. Think I’ll pour a drink first. Peace out Glibbies.
mmm mmm mmm
Barak Hussein Obama
——-nothing follows——-
Welp, off to the bathroom.
Gotta barf.
Can AI be sued for plagiarism? Isn’t that an AI source?
A child who was playing on the monkey bars in the park saw Mart holding her penis and wiggling it at her, and she immediately told her friends and father.
Who thereupon and forthwith lopped it off?
where upon . . . the father put three rounds in the center of mass.
Three rounds of what mate – you’re talking about ol’ Blighty aren’t we?
What ever is available in my fantasy world . . . . .
Three rounds of what mate – you’re talking about ol’ Blighty aren’t we?
There are guns (*) in private hands in the UK. It is difficult to legally own them, but you can.
It’s not guns that matters. It’s culture.
(*) Every now and then, when I type “guns”, I make a typo and type “funs”. I did it this time. I thought about leaving it, but it would take away from what I wanted to say.
*head meets desk*
It’s both predictable and frightful how eager ‘Britain’ is to go Full Orwell. (Never go Full Orwell.) A great example of the Media being Power’s pawn: How the fuck did this become ‘proper’ AP style? Uh. Huh. (I just explained ‘why,’ so I guess I explained the how, as well. (I did. Sigh.))
I’m fearful their population is both too enthralled, and too demoralized, to dream of standing a fight. The only way for this to end ‘well’ for the Euros is to take Trump 2.0 and amplify that to insane(ly necessary) extents to deport the Muslim i̵n̵v̵a̵s̵i̵o̵n̵ invitation. I fear they’re too numb to make a stand, at this point. Their frog’s been low-and-slow heated for decades, to the point they’re now ‘calmly’ sitting and licking their balls in a flesh-searing, vaporous cage.
One way or another, the coming fight is going to be *nasty.*
We’re I made emperor of the western hemisphere there would be noticeable signs within the month.
HE, HE waved his penis.
So this piece of shit has done this before? And was walking around free because… why?
“Dark and retarded” sounds like the conclusion to a long night of clubbing back in the day.
Math checks out.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) also posted a response on X, writing, “The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Donald Trump isn’t a strongman, he’s a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.”
A wannabe dictator? No thanks. We’ve already got one.
Maybe the Limeys can arrest Trump next time he shows up, for making terroristic threats on the internet.
Meanwhile certain residents of Chicago who remain completely ignored by the wealthy piece-of-shit elites who rule over them ask for more support to fight the rampant crime there instead of the ACAB, no-bail, and related pro-crime policies that have been so trendy since the Obama years.
New stair landing decking replaced. At least all the underlying structure was still all solid as I pulled up the old boards.
So…you spent all afternoon playing with your big deck.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m–3_c5pAs
…when a plan comes together,,,
I’m working on a year old deck project. Makes me feel like a loser, tore into it to replace the existing patio and of course the substructure was rotted.
Discovered some rot in the deck on the back side this week…. guess I know what I’m doing next summer…
Yep, just dropped ten large on getting my porch rebuilt. Which is even more irritating knowing that it was something I would have done myself, before my diagnosis.
A newly-released report into the Lisbon funicular crash has confirmed that the cable of the line snapped and the brakeman activated the brakes.
Apparently things went downhill in a hurry after that.
Happy fishing, Spud
And Good Times with Francisco
So Yeah, I am Margaux Blanchard too. Oops.
https://medium.com/@andrew.frelon/so-yeah-i-am-margaux-blanchard-too-oops-1612c8c83d97
Sweet. The AI handled the negotiations with the outlets too!
This is, also, both predictable and horrifying.
I assume the AI-journos get their primary sources from folk posting on X, Facebook etc. Certainly all quotes, attributing them to whomever’s convenient to use at the momo.
This broad should never be allowed to print anything again. She is a perfect example of why there’s no trust in journalists. They waved some cash at her and she sold out her entire profession without hesitation. Admits that the AI just fabricated shit to get clicks. And she sold it.
lol What a load of horseshit.
Lets check out how much the city of Durham City and if they have nothing else to do…
A North Carolina city has approved a measure declaring itself a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” and boosting protections for illegal immigrant workers targeted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
I bet all the residents are wondering…when will you protect our 4th Amendment rights…
Citizens are the second-class citizens of citizenry.
Wonder how many asset forfeitures they have brought in…
So where’s my Second Amendment Workplace at??
Bullshit Durham.
Pittsburgh has a couple FWIW.
lol USMNT playing another away game on American soil and sucking as usual. I can’t imagine these dopes having to qualify for the next World Cup. I don’t think they would make the cut.
I do not get the Pochettino selection strategy – the oldest back on the roster and a very mature debutant, neither of whom could possibly be considered starting material at the World Cup. Yeah, yeah, Ream started the last one, and I’ll grant he is savvy, but he is also slow and if he really is the best we have (or one of the two best) – we’re going to be so embarrassed.
I remember when Ream was the hot new thing at my local Red Bulls. Fifteen years ago. 🙄
PS. This was their 3rd or 4th match in a row I had no idea was coming until a couple hours before, day of. Whoever is running that outfit’s media relations ought to be fired.
I think they’re playing Japan on Tuesday evening.
👍
No mention of it that I recall. Though to be fair I wasn’t paying too close attention.
It seems our adventures in the ME are shifting to SA
Gotta break in that new moniker somewhere I guess.
I put a $500 hold on a 2017 Kia Sportage, a turbocharged ‘hatchback’/ mini-suv. Only 66k miles at ~$17k, all said, done, if I get it. Will be able to take it to our anti-KIA mechanic on Tuesday to scope it out. Unless something is fucked, it’s gonna be my next car.
It was much peppier than my 2013 Chevy Malibu, and the interior was very pleasantly -knobbed and buttoned (tee!), but it does have a keyless button-start. It’s not ugly, IMO, and is quite spacious for what it is. It has AWD, a first for me. (Meh, in IN.) JUST FOUND OUT! The back seat in my model folds down flat, which it will always be until I have excess passengers to require it. This may become Nap Zone for my overly long lunch break. Would make cozy.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15102145/2017-kia-sportage-sx-turbo-awd-test-review/
Nice looking car. Hope it works out for you
Someone else here drives a KIA, too
And at 1901k I still do. I drive a Cadillac and the MLWs drive Benz,
But still use the Kia for heavy loads and big stuff,
Go Kia!
Nice. Those SUV-like vehicles are actually pretty impressive with how much space they have in the back.
I’m still scoping out the market to see if a Toyota pickup truck might be available that is not fucking gigantic. I don’t need double tires in back and a 4-person cab; I just need to get some plywood from Lowe’s sometimes.
No, you need a Hilux.
See also: Top Gear. And your African-warring plans.
ha I have never seen the word “Hilux” anywhere other than painted on an Aussie Rules oval. I guess that is the “international” version of some vehicle that has a different name in the US but I dunno which one.
Sadly not available in the U.S. rhywun
I really like my 3/4 ton with extended cab and 8′ box. I haven’t found the length an issue in city parking lots or Forest Service roads in the mountains.
I love my 4-door Frontier, and this is a great feature in my eyes. I can still carry a 4×8 sheet, although it hangs over the tailgate, which it would in a six foot bed anyway. But the extra space in the cab works out really well.
Kia, 2x4s all day
17k for an 8 year old Kia? Dude…
I know-ish. But 66k miles and one owner? We looked ’round. $11k would get us a Mirage, and fuck that shoebox. For needs of my notarized loan-agreement with them, they demand a newish car.
Cheaper than this, post ’19 w/o insane mileage? Mirage or a $1,500 week-long drive -til -die.
As opposed to both my ’03 and ’05 purchases of $1800 beaters. (The latter lasted four years.) Fuck you, Obama. Fucking Cash/ Clunkers fucking the poor over, only for (most of) The Poor to cheer it on. Cuz DAMN! It *felt* nice, didn’t it?!
(No.)
Mine gets 7k at 18nyears old
Looks like Iowa pricing ranges from $8k to $13k.
Yeah. He’s being robbed.
@ Concerned: Is this an Indiana pricing abnormality? (Indy/Carmel+) What are ‘recently’ used cars going for ’round your parts?
I’m taking it to see my dude on Tues. I’m not seeing a way to better transport for less money. Without being an insider, any insight is appreciated.
Used Kia Sportage for Sale in Zionsville, IN
https://www.carfax.com/Used-Kia-Sportage_w395
I just picked a zip code in IN and then searched within 150 miles.
Play with the setting to your hearts content.
2021. 85K. $15k
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/KNDPM3AC1M7919709
The last three used vehicles I bought I found through CARFAX. Farthest I travelled to pick up is 2 1/2 hours drive time.
@Kinneth: First link — 62,500 at $16,320? Before dealer-fis, I presume, same as my ~$18k Kia.
(I have no time to commute to a car purchase.) I’m feelin’ positive about it all.
Searching in and around Indianapolis:
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/KNDPM3AC9K7543614
2019 Sportage LX, 59k miles, $11k. Branded title though, so it’s seen some damage along the way.
Here’s a different one in Indianapolis
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/KNDPMCAC9K7627481
2019 Sportage LX, 83k miles, under $14k.
Not sure if Elwood is close to you, but:
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/KNDPM3AC1M7919709
2021 Sportage LX, 85k miles, $15k.
I like Billy Strings but I think he will be dead in 10 years…dude lives hard.
I also like Billy Strings, but worry about him living fast.
The road goes on forever and the party never ends.
I feel like a maroon. Just bought two Powerball tickets.
In my defense, I only do the stupid when the pot goes over a billion. I eagerly look forward to maintaining my losing streak.
Dude – twice the chance of winning!
That’s my exact reasoning.
What could possibly go wrong?
We can form a sad loser group then!
Meh. I enjoy gambling, and a $2 wager for a $1 Billion+ payout is well worth it to me.
This is the correct attitude. I might pick one or two up tomorrow.
Too bad. I have the winning ticket, sucker. 🤣
“Not for Investment Purposes”
Big naturals for Silicone Saturday After Dark.
https://d7lbjgni59s90g.archive.is/Mop3l/035f3b4730aee2c5902d245c62af3661321cace5.jpg
NSFW.
https://d4n0q6fdn8h8jg.archive.is/1iphp/9f4a5ac88e95cdd8da9134668e55e94118bccd70.jpg
NSFW.
https://d3a87srxiri82k.archive.is/4qoju/9f7e05db52c3601f0764637d19dec0494e1651aa.jpg
NSFW.
https://d37szscsln0516.archive.is/VMm9A/03efc3fab0c2550a7e756770a0ae8e111eb946ee.jpg
NSFW.
https://ddabvva2z44s8y.archive.is/hYZsv/1110655510e4c4370a5388de956f5f52709cf3bf.jpg
NSFW.
Her uneven front tooth is such a turn on
First one, yes!
You fucking cock tease.
Give me my money back, you bitch. (And don’t forget my black t-shirt. Hey hey!)
(Damn your quick fingers.) Four obviously wins. Would appreciate her chest having deciding to slim itself. Small chicks with big tits = Soon to be much larger girls with the same tits. (And both, all, are fantastic.) I’m sure I can relieve her displeasure, but ya know? Sometimes I’m not ’round. (Don’t be square, ya squares.)
Everyone’s so *big* in this nation of caloric prosperity! Gotta scrounge for the (comparatively) ‘ragged’ edge of tininess. Does help in restaurants, as long as you’re leftover-friendly. (I purposefully order to conduce such.)
Ev, that is an AI drawing.
“Ev, that is an AI drawing.”
Yes, I am intimately aware of such.
Ev, get a grip, pretty wmen are pretty, picky is lonely, go find, get laid
So… not-Silicone Saturday?
^^^This guy gets it.
In other sports news, today is the thirtieth anniversary of Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gherig’s consecutives games streak. Probably one of the coolest sports moments of my life.
I watched it live (on TV) w Dad in ’95. There right there, is one-of-few records that will never be broken. Pussies.
Thought on that that’s gestated for a bit: As a leadoff hitter *and* the starting catcher, in several seasons of Little League, Fall Ball and All-Star games, I assuredly saw the most pitches per-game than anyone else on the field. That’s a good way to imprint the game in ya, let alone having a Dad eager to coach and throw me regular batting practice in the back yard.
Ripken was a fucking helluva ballplayer. (I could take him.)
So whats the score from Cal?
Wasn’t that an anime about a pink-haired chick with a scooter and a bass?
Really torn on if that last is a musical instrument or a fish – either one makes as much sense.
Fish can be musical instruments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgsQR1qECso
in other news: 20-Year-Old Student Uses Peacock Feathers to Create Lasers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-awMZP-75w
Ask and the internet will provide. https://www.facebook.com/groups/736353126390291/posts/28555255030740060/
man plays music with food
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRLfGwQ7Nsw
I have it on good authority that you can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish.
Facebook tells me:
On this date in 1981, “Time Bandits” was released in the United States.
One of the all time greats.
Saw it in the theater. Well worth it.
Saw it in the student union in college. I’ve lost track of how many times I watched that movie in the past. I have it on VHS someone in the house.
Somehow I have never seen it. Would.
You need to fix that.
Seriously
It’s evil WARNING rhywun spoiler
The ocean is wet. So damn wet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ISBHTBZjQ&t=24s
Saw it in The theatre as a kid. It took me decades to figure out what the movie was. It was so weird and wonderful.
I have to say I’m a Terry gilliam fan.
From the limited information in the article about the funicular accident. It sounds like the cable failed near the socket. Like elevators, most of these systems have automatic brakes that apply when the cable tension is lost but one this old may not have one, that could be why the cable is supposed to be replace every 600 days. My guess is that someone pencil whipped the maintenance log.
Moment of self-hatred in an otherwise glorious day: I fucking lost my phone in goddamn Walmart. Put it down somewhere on a pick, got distracted /moved on/ felt the handheld as *my* phone, and it’s lost in the ether.
BUT! At 5:30am tomorrow, I’ve arranged T-Mobile to call it, tho silenced, and have it ring for 5min. (At least once.) With the vacant aisles, I’ll assemble my crew, hopefully with CC at the helm, to help me source the sounds of my silence … as my conduit to The World rings out. That’s kinda a fun adventure. I really hope it works out, tho am prepared if it doesn’t.
That’ll be an interesting moment. Speaking of.. Was algorithmicaly summoned to pick flowers for an online customer today. I jokingly told CC about it, mentioning previous times I’d been told to submit ‘Substitute’ options for selected anniversary cards that were out of stock. “Above my pay grade! I don’t know what shit got you to *begin* to think about this, and *now* ya wanna have a stranger do it *for* you!” Sinner, please.
As soon as I mentioned it, she bowled over and jumped, preciously asking if ‘Please, can *she* could choose the flowers?!
Well, cupcakes. Obviously, I acceded. It was an adorable spectacle, we shared, poking through the flowers and watching her choose. (She was eager, and upset the scanner wouldn’t ‘accept’ any of the options. (None were acceptable, we both agreed.))
Apple has a Find my Phone app. I assume you have an Android? Does it now have something like that?
Although you do need another Apple device on your account to use it, so there’s that.
Today in slow on the uptake: I’m still not caught up on one of my favorite band’s last three albums, which came out – reversely chronological – in 2018, 2002, and 1991.
G_d bless insomnia.
I finally have the time to take my mandatory “Harassment Prevention” online course. Mandated by legal and HR.
I am like a month late on mine.
I am working the job of a coworker who left a couple weeks ago plus my own so they can kiss my ass with that shit.
Happy national salami day!
🤪🌧️🌂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQiGqGMT8i4
🎶🎶
I got the Powerball.
💰💰
I missed every other number though. 😒
So no new guns or steaks for you?
I have 4 ribeyes to grill today.
Better ration them. You don’t have that sweet sweet Powerball money to buy new steaks.
It’s not often that you pick good music, but I’ll give credit when you do. Hat tip! Well, yarmulke tip, anyway.
I, on the other hand, pick only good music.
Okay, Bizarro.
In too-local news (and apologies in advance if this is paywalled), Factional fight amongst the greenies over lithium battery plant
The state senator mentioned is a lefty nepobaby, daughter of a far-lefty (supported single-payer as far back as the late 80s) who spent 35 years in elective office. The Assemblyman is a self-avowed Democratic Socialist who escaped the hellhole of Nepal and apparently wants to bring Nepal’s shitty economics here. She also advocates for a state takeover of the local electric utility.
Good morning, Everyone!
I’ve been up for an hour, got the first cuppa Joe down. Very light frost in the garden yesterday, today could be more serious. Not much left anyway.
Politicians continue to do what they have always done. Power is a helluva aphrodisiac.
Some day, some day, to the moon. For a long time I was worried I wouldn’t see the end of the movie, now I’m afraid I will.
I dont think it is a movie. I think it is a TV series that is still running long after the story has played out. SSDD.
Frost? I still have things flowering, hungry hungry hummingbirds and some of the spilled bird seed is sprouting.
Send some of that frost down here. I am anxious to use some of this excellent firewood.
We have a gnarly old lilac bush that’s clearly on its last legs, but for the past couple of years we’ve noticed that the few branches that still have life in them have started blooming in the fall. The crazy thing has fresh blooms on it right now! Is this some sort of botanical Alzheimer’s?
Mornin’ all!
Up & busy, per my usual Sunday routine. Wash comes out of the dryer in about 15 minutes. Get that properly hung or shoved in drawers & my necessary tasks are done for the day. Woot!
Good morning, Beau, 4(20), Ted’S., U, Old Man, and Sean!
…also homey and Suthen!
Morning.
How are you today, U?
suh’ fam
yo whats goody yo
TALL SABBATH CANS!