‘I bet your little Asian, fish head, wife doesn’t have these cannons,’ the complaint reads.
Fourscore
on April 29, 2026 at 8:44 pm
I never thought that would ever happen to me and it never did.
I know, it’s unexplainable but…
Evan from Evansville
on April 29, 2026 at 8:34 pm
I forgot all about Make Space Great Again! The ‘a’ in ‘Space’ gives him a perpetually irked face. (Or a Frida. Your choice.)
And Trump’s Space Force. Not sure on that one. I *do* think some directed EMP is the easiest way to play Risk with the world and completely fuck absolutely everything up.
I’d rather that not happen. *holds ritualistic sextant to night sky, chat wards evil spirits away*
(It’s better if our (sometimes evil) idiots are Top Dog in that fight, rather than other Explicitly Evil Idiots.)
Why is it so hard to find out if I can just rip off the railing on my steps and not bother replacing it.
What’s the trade name for the plastic 2x4s some people use for decks? If I need to replace the railing, I figure that’s a better option than what is there now.
DEG
on April 29, 2026 at 8:43 pm
Timbertech and Trex are two composite decking manufacturers.
Thank you. From the construction of what’s there now, I could replace it with one standard 2×4 sized board, a saw and appropriately weather-proof nails.
For some reason I own a nail gun and air compressor. So I think I’d need to add a miter saw to do it.
I’m sure there is an ordnance requiring a hand rail if it’s more than 2 steps or wider than 36 inches. MN has some such rule that I had to comply with.
C.J. Cherryh posted a farewell to her readers on Facebook this week. She is 83 years old. The post read in full:
“Dear readers and friends. The unhappy fact is—the numerous bouts of anaesthetic I’ve had have made it pretty well impossible for me to write. I drop stitches. Not many. No problems with daily life or doing creative stuff or enjoying life in general. But the ability to control narrative is just not what it was, and it’s just not going to be there. I’ve accepted that, painful as it is. I thank all of you who’ve stood by me patiently. The body of work is what it is, and I am lastingly grateful to my publisher, Betsy Wollheim, who has given me every extension of time and resource. And of course to Jane, who is all things.”
“The ability to control narrative is just not what it was.” From a writer who spent fifty years building some of the most architecturally complex fictional universes in science fiction, that single sentence carries the full weight of what she is describing and accepting.
rhywun
on April 29, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Sad but TBH I have never heard of her.
Fourscore
on April 29, 2026 at 9:22 pm
I didn’t realize it was a woman. Her books sold like hot cakes when ever we had any.
rhywun
on April 29, 2026 at 9:26 pm
And I have such a huge backlog of books to read already, I don’t need another author to follow.
I didn’t realize she was still alive. Looked it up, she’s been writing for DAW Books (Donald Wolheim’s company) since the 70’s. DAW’s first Hugo author, too. I never got into her stuff but I recognize the name.
Sean
on April 29, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Ok, so today I learned I can play games from Amazon Luna on my iPad with an Amazon controller.
Getting good and not good essays along with a few non-essays. Pretty fun Keeping loose track of ’em, will certainly be written up, this gig’s workings and its funsies.
First, though, I made very good progress with a Meijer pickup dept one, such odd differences.
Also putting Sri Lanka info into my bro’s program to digitally map my travels w pics and whatnot. I forgot how I sat on the train with my legs out of the car as we went through tea plantation country. Damn. The one time I wish I ever wielded a selfie-stick. I’m fucking lucky I didn’t drop my phone doing that. (Or skilled. *brushes imaginary smoking jacket*)
Good for me to keep busy.
J. Frank Parnell
on April 29, 2026 at 10:06 pm
Today I learned that the singer from Jamiroquai is actually the gayest man in the world:
How much more gay could he be? None, none more gay.
Threedoor
on April 29, 2026 at 10:19 pm
Guy needed some red meat in his diet.
A steak a day let’s you lay.
Evan from Evansville
on April 29, 2026 at 10:26 pm
He’s married with two kids. He’s a lot of fun. Often was The Fastest Star in a Reasonably Priced Car on Top Gear. (He came back to beat “Codpiece Cowell.”) Very into cars.
For a skinny white dude, that man can sing like a large black woman.
I remember the music vid for Virtual Insanity being a big thing back then. Ha! My bro can sing like him (on purpose) and is remarkably about the same size, but bro’s more dense.
rhywun
on April 29, 2026 at 10:31 pm
I only vaguely remember one unlistenable hit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
rhywun
on April 29, 2026 at 10:26 pm
lol Wikipedia tells me he owns hundreds of sports cars and pretends to be an “environmentalist”.
He might actually be crazier than she is which is saying something.
Threedoor
on April 29, 2026 at 10:47 pm
But did they shoplift purses together?
Toxteth O'Grady
on April 29, 2026 at 11:33 pm
Dood, “Canned Heat” at the climax of Napoleon Dynamite. 🕺
Gdragon
on April 30, 2026 at 4:52 am
I think that other story is haunting my brain because I cannot explain how disappointed I was when the translation revealed that Winona did not tell him that his little Asian fish head wife does not have cannons like she has.
Evan from Evansville
on April 29, 2026 at 10:55 pm
Re your FB msg: I’m remarkably keen on such. (He suggests going to Discovery, TLC etc to pitch my story.) I am very glad to hear my internal thoughts on selling my story are *not* insane. Particularly coming from someone like you, who’s kinda seen all sorts of everything from all over.
I really don’t think it’s a crazy idea. I’m *thrilled* someone else agrees w me.
I would love to hear your and all thoughts on ‘how’ to pitch it. Will come up with The Hook (brain op pics) story, I haven’t written down yet, but Iast night I came up with an idea, using the bracketing of my skull as a framing device, paired with an Act structure.
*Ponderous ponderous face — vapes more weed — ponderous face ponders onward*
Threedoor
on April 29, 2026 at 11:09 pm
Touching, Loving Chanel?
Evan from Evansville
on April 29, 2026 at 11:28 pm
*searches* aHa! I thought I remembered them not being full of shit at some point. Originally The Learning Channel. I remember 90s being good TV. However, childhood. I think of modern TLC and .. well. *shrug*
My touchy lovey Chanel #5 is for special occasions.
(Whenever’s an occasion.)
Used to. City of Bend has been installing roundabouts everywhere. And ODOT hasn’t been far behind. US20 is completely fucked, along with the idiotic speed reductions. A retard could figure out a connection from 20 to Bend Parkway.
Easy fix for Sisters. No on street parking for Cascade (US20), two lanes both directions, no left turns, fenced railing to prevent jaywalking, traffic lights, 30MPH speed limit. You’re welcome, traffic planning navelgavers.
Grumbletarian
on April 30, 2026 at 5:09 am
A libertarian who thinks a One Child Policy is a good idea. I may have seen everything now.
BEACON – A 10-year-old Beacon student was rescued after 4 p.m. on Tuesday when her finger was trapped in a section of the school’s Olympic-size swimming pool.
Fire Chief Tomas Lucchesi said the child’s finger was lodged in an approximately half-inch opening in a component of the pool structure.
You are too soft. Exile is insufficient punishment.
Make an example of them all.
R.J.
on April 30, 2026 at 8:53 am
It costs us more money to lock them in iso-cubes, Judge Dredd style.
Shit like this should be 20 years in jail, no parole, followed by exile. If. Anyone was killed, a death sentence. Then send your body back to the country it came from. Sadly that is all very expensive.
Fourscore
on April 30, 2026 at 6:37 am
Ashley, tell us how you really feel, don’t hold anything back
…and a Good Morning to all Glibs, regardless of Time Zone!
Cool morning start but not much below freezing. Fire in the stove, coffee in the cup. It’s a great life…
Red USA Hat looks pissed off about something.
69th dimensional chess? I see what you did there.
🤣😂
I am enjoying this episode…
IN SPACE!
The flesh is spongy and weak
https://x.com/dailymail/status/2049618941043949691
Archive link
This is the line that made me LOL
‘I bet your little Asian, fish head, wife doesn’t have these cannons,’ the complaint reads.
I never thought that would ever happen to me and it never did.
I know, it’s unexplainable but…
I forgot all about Make Space Great Again! The ‘a’ in ‘Space’ gives him a perpetually irked face. (Or a Frida. Your choice.)
And Trump’s Space Force. Not sure on that one. I *do* think some directed EMP is the easiest way to play Risk with the world and completely fuck absolutely everything up.
I’d rather that not happen. *holds ritualistic sextant to night sky, chat wards evil spirits away*
(It’s better if our (sometimes evil) idiots are Top Dog in that fight, rather than other Explicitly Evil Idiots.)
Why is it so hard to find out if I can just rip off the railing on my steps and not bother replacing it.
What’s the trade name for the plastic 2x4s some people use for decks? If I need to replace the railing, I figure that’s a better option than what is there now.
Timbertech and Trex are two composite decking manufacturers.
There are others.
Thank you. From the construction of what’s there now, I could replace it with one standard 2×4 sized board, a saw and appropriately weather-proof nails.
For some reason I own a nail gun and air compressor. So I think I’d need to add a miter saw to do it.
And a saw stop table saw…
I’m sure there is an ordnance requiring a hand rail if it’s more than 2 steps or wider than 36 inches. MN has some such rule that I had to comply with.
The building code is vague. At least from what’s posted online.
I think I’ll err on the side of putting an exact replacement
Then you’ll be ticketed for no building/remodeling/repairing permit
Composite decking is 5.5×1” or 7/8”. It’s anoying.
The current railing was made with a 2×4 which has started rotting. I’d love to just rip it out.
But I’d get a nastygram from code enforcement because that asshole has nothing better to do.
If code enforcement or the accessors office comes by my place I hope they take not the the backhoe first.
Home Depot may have some trex in stock. It’s easy to work with.
“Call for pricing and availability”
😑
What’s the point of a website if you want me to make a phone call and deal with humans.
Do it at night. (Rain preferred.) Amplify the nail gun. Wear a costume. (Hood necessary.)
Go forth. Adoorn your abode.
Buy the special screws.
STEVE SMITH APPROVE SPECIAL SCREWS! 👍
Use your forging experience to make a wrought iron railing.
There’s a bit of a problem – I don’t have a forge or anvil. Or any place to put them.
You can use mine. It’s usually just a horizontal place to stack stuff.
https://ibb.co/yFhqpSJk
purdy.
Ferrier’s anvil?
You’re on the other side of the country from me, aren’t you?
https://youtu.be/_NFtX6a7o3c
RIP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Sweet
Did he get to see any early cut of Masters of the Universe like that cancer kid got to watch The Phantom Menace?
Not sure that I’ve read any of her stuff.
But I have a massive pile in the office I’ll likely never get to.
Sounds like a good reason to aquire them.
That flippant remark was supposed to be for UnC
C.J. Cherryh to stop writing
C.J. Cherryh posted a farewell to her readers on Facebook this week. She is 83 years old. The post read in full:
“Dear readers and friends. The unhappy fact is—the numerous bouts of anaesthetic I’ve had have made it pretty well impossible for me to write. I drop stitches. Not many. No problems with daily life or doing creative stuff or enjoying life in general. But the ability to control narrative is just not what it was, and it’s just not going to be there. I’ve accepted that, painful as it is. I thank all of you who’ve stood by me patiently. The body of work is what it is, and I am lastingly grateful to my publisher, Betsy Wollheim, who has given me every extension of time and resource. And of course to Jane, who is all things.”
“The ability to control narrative is just not what it was.” From a writer who spent fifty years building some of the most architecturally complex fictional universes in science fiction, that single sentence carries the full weight of what she is describing and accepting.
Sad but TBH I have never heard of her.
I didn’t realize it was a woman. Her books sold like hot cakes when ever we had any.
And I have such a huge backlog of books to read already, I don’t need another author to follow.
I didn’t realize she was still alive. Looked it up, she’s been writing for DAW Books (Donald Wolheim’s company) since the 70’s. DAW’s first Hugo author, too. I never got into her stuff but I recognize the name.
Ok, so today I learned I can play games from Amazon Luna on my iPad with an Amazon controller.
🤯
I thought they shut Luna down.
Nope. The redo hasn’t happened yet.
Getting good and not good essays along with a few non-essays. Pretty fun Keeping loose track of ’em, will certainly be written up, this gig’s workings and its funsies.
First, though, I made very good progress with a Meijer pickup dept one, such odd differences.
Also putting Sri Lanka info into my bro’s program to digitally map my travels w pics and whatnot. I forgot how I sat on the train with my legs out of the car as we went through tea plantation country. Damn. The one time I wish I ever wielded a selfie-stick. I’m fucking lucky I didn’t drop my phone doing that. (Or skilled. *brushes imaginary smoking jacket*)
Good for me to keep busy.
Today I learned that the singer from Jamiroquai is actually the gayest man in the world:
https://x.com/ogivus/status/2049415755796545605
How much more gay could he be? None, none more gay.
Guy needed some red meat in his diet.
A steak a day let’s you lay.
He’s married with two kids. He’s a lot of fun. Often was The Fastest Star in a Reasonably Priced Car on Top Gear. (He came back to beat “Codpiece Cowell.”) Very into cars.
For a skinny white dude, that man can sing like a large black woman.
I remember the music vid for Virtual Insanity being a big thing back then. Ha! My bro can sing like him (on purpose) and is remarkably about the same size, but bro’s more dense.
I only vaguely remember one unlistenable hit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
lol Wikipedia tells me he owns hundreds of sports cars and pretends to be an “environmentalist”.
He might actually be crazier than she is which is saying something.
But did they shoplift purses together?
Dood, “Canned Heat” at the climax of Napoleon Dynamite. 🕺
I think that other story is haunting my brain because I cannot explain how disappointed I was when the translation revealed that Winona did not tell him that his little Asian fish head wife does not have cannons like she has.
https://media.tenor.co/images/70fc4367f1f7e6440f800a8d6a4b3233/raw
a good song to listen to…IN SPACE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zhztSIYTU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZdZKolMIl0
Re your FB msg: I’m remarkably keen on such. (He suggests going to Discovery, TLC etc to pitch my story.) I am very glad to hear my internal thoughts on selling my story are *not* insane. Particularly coming from someone like you, who’s kinda seen all sorts of everything from all over.
I really don’t think it’s a crazy idea. I’m *thrilled* someone else agrees w me.
I would love to hear your and all thoughts on ‘how’ to pitch it. Will come up with The Hook (brain op pics) story, I haven’t written down yet, but Iast night I came up with an idea, using the bracketing of my skull as a framing device, paired with an Act structure.
*Ponderous ponderous face — vapes more weed — ponderous face ponders onward*
Touching, Loving Chanel?
*searches* aHa! I thought I remembered them not being full of shit at some point. Originally The Learning Channel. I remember 90s being good TV. However, childhood. I think of modern TLC and .. well. *shrug*
My touchy lovey Chanel #5 is for special occasions.
(Whenever’s an occasion.)
It’s election time. I give you the libertarian candidate
https://i.redd.it/l3qsot0oy8yg1.jpeg
I’m down for making 97 four lanes. Six is a bit excessive but I could see six through Redmond and Bend.
Trains? Sunriver? WTF?! Seriously I hate Sunriver. It has more roundabouts per capita than Bend. It’s a terrible place.
I remember when 97 went through the middle of Redmond.
Used to. City of Bend has been installing roundabouts everywhere. And ODOT hasn’t been far behind. US20 is completely fucked, along with the idiotic speed reductions. A retard could figure out a connection from 20 to Bend Parkway.
Sisters is the real shithole of Deschutes County.
Easy fix for Sisters. No on street parking for Cascade (US20), two lanes both directions, no left turns, fenced railing to prevent jaywalking, traffic lights, 30MPH speed limit. You’re welcome, traffic planning navelgavers.
A libertarian who thinks a One Child Policy is a good idea. I may have seen everything now.
There was one back in NH in the 1990s who wanted a state hospital.
Ouch!
Thursday? Blech.
😒🥯⛅️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w02_NLLHAxs
🎶🎶
At least I’m off work tomorrow.
Good morning, Sean, Ted’S., Grumble, homey, U, JI, rhy, and 4(20)!
This is harder when I sleep in. Oh, well – I’m headed back to work tomorrow since it’ll be the first of the month.
😱
https://www.reddit.com/r/WeirdWheels/s/lKZ8Cvb3VA
😂
suh’ fam
whats goody
My head hurts.
Today I’m going to switch things up. I’m going to have bacon 🥓 … on my breakfast salad 🥗
Shouldn’t you have just the bacon and not the salad?
That’s Crazy Talk.
Fuck the idea of journalism as a class of people instead of an activity.
Way-ull, they did all go to journalismin’ class…
Land acknowledgements aren’t about respect; they’re about rubbing the noses of the Icky Class in their second-class status.
It is an acknowledgment of who has the real power over you now.
Deport them all.
You are too soft. Exile is insufficient punishment.
Make an example of them all.
It costs us more money to lock them in iso-cubes, Judge Dredd style.
Shit like this should be 20 years in jail, no parole, followed by exile. If. Anyone was killed, a death sentence. Then send your body back to the country it came from. Sadly that is all very expensive.
Ashley, tell us how you really feel, don’t hold anything back
…and a Good Morning to all Glibs, regardless of Time Zone!
Cool morning start but not much below freezing. Fire in the stove, coffee in the cup. It’s a great life…
Video from February 2024 apparently.
Old incident took a while to find. I wonder what became of all of the participants.
Including the bawling mother and his criminal buddies.
Dude. That is exactly what the Park Slope Co-op is. You knew what you were getting into.
Good news we are all safe!
The House passed a budget framework 215 to 211, enabling Republicans to fund DHS immigration enforcement via reconciliation.
The House approved a three-year extension of Section 702 of FISA, packaged with a central bank digital currencies ban.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/republicans-pass-framework-for-funding-ice-after-fighting-for-five-hours-6d1d40dd?st=4Fonac&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Oh well. You shouldn’t be communicating with foreigners anyway. I mean, how suspicious is that.
🥳 https://www.cohoes-ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/94/Homeowners-Guide-to-Assessments-and-Permits-for-Home-Improvements-PDF
Repairs to existing steps are permit free.
The general rule is “repairs” don’t require permits.
Although both sides play games here.