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Nah, someone/some entity finally paid me what they owed.
That sounds like a Rihanna song.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I really should have said, most of what they owe.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Pour it up?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I've always loved the Natural History's live bugs exhibit. I think the Holocaust Museum, while not technically enjoyable, must be included in any discussion of DC museums. The Jefferson Memorial is my favorite of the monuments/memorials even though it probably gets the least foot traffic. I also think the Iwo Jima statue across the river in Virginia is pretty cool, especially if you can catch the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon training.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kdogg
Concur. That and the now defunct Newseum were my favorite museums in town.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
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Yes I did do my homework. And I disagree with the message. Ha.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
You are suggesting less?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
I don’t like Boston teams.
The power at my place glitched off for several seconds a few minutes ago at exactly midnight.
The good news is that the several clocks that reset to 12:00 are still correct. :)
Were you able to do the Wordle and then do it again?Quote:
Originally Posted by camion
That’s when the Matrix reboots.Quote:
Originally Posted by camion
I believe it’s fewer.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
(Smugly)
You know what else is weird. I swear my black cat turned white for just an instant. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Run, Neo!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by camion
Beets make everything that comes out of me red. Always briefly alarming.
Technically, resumes are just a list of things you don’t want to do ever again.
My list grows longer…
More hail.
Beer s d sticky toffee pudding. Ugh.
Eat it with your fingers?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I’m the kind of guy who would ask you to bring me some figgy pudding, but not be such a jerk as to refuse leaving your door stoop unless you did so.
I feel like this is the joke left on the cutting room floor of "Full Metal Jacket" because what R Lee Ermey ad libbed with was more effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
And I ain’t from Texas FTR.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Thanks for getting that.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
One of the great cinematic performances, and a great story about how he ended up in the film at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I am!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
We see the horns.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
My freshman roommate liked to quote that line at me ad nauseam.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
They’re putting Dillon Brooks’ face next to “f***ed around and found out”. My my my.
It's almost like lesser players shouldn't go at better players because those guys are better.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I am currently in the air and space museum contemplating yaw control.
Fixed it for ya!Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
So many questions today.
Should I mow the lawn then eat lunch? Or vice versa ?
How many slices of bacon go on a BLT? Is it bread dependent?
Why am I always the only guy in Bath and Body Works?
Am I addicted to scented soaps?
Did CD manage to stay awake and control his yawns at the Air and Space Museum?
Eat then mow.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
3-4.
Me too.
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, this is what I am doing. Kind of waiting for it to warm up also. Only 65F out.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Went with two, it was a loaf of sandwich bread so not much surface area.
I mean I'm not complaining...
See I suspected this but am in denial. I wash my hands a lot.
Nice, last museum I've been to was the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Went to the Space Center in Houston before that.
Just got back from a sheep shearing party.
Ain't no party like a sheep shearing party. It does stop though.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
It does. Feels mildly voyeuristic, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Oh, ewe...Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
You’re being too nice. You should have slambed him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Silence of the slambs?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
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Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
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Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ramming those puns through with no thought about the people who don't like them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
It’s mutton this board hasn’t herd before.Quote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
Ugh. It is through shear force of will that I read these puns.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
You’ll shank us later.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
My brain mostly doesn't work that way. I don't think up puns very often nor do I find puns particularly funny. I find this curious. I wonder if it's genetic.
Bighorn
It’s just baaanter.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
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Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Wool, that is just sad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Current temp 50F, forecast high 90F.
Welcome to late spring in Texas.
Rain all day here.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I guess you'd really hate this song then:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuDgIdc118o
I didn't say I hate puns, I just don't find them all that funny. Sometimes one will make me laugh, most don't. When you don't find them funny, they get old quickly, so, while I don't hate that song, I'm not ever going to listen to it of my own volition again.Quote:
Originally Posted by 75Crazie
That's where I am with puns. I generally don't enjoy them. Some make me giggle, but not really a fan of them. I do think the people on the LTE are really funny, so I toss them a (sheep) bone every now and then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
It’s not like garlic as far as I’m concerned. To each their own but you’re missing out on one of life’s great joys.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
“Listen, don't mention the war! I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it all right."
“Basil” is not just an herb.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
My quiz bowl team made the Final Four at the national quiz bowl tournament this weekend.
I’m humbled, overjoyed, amazed, exhausted…just feel so much gratitude and joy.
Fantastic!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Congrats all around!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Boom! Congrats!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Cool! Where’s the F4?Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Disney World?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
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Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Hah, we already played in it…the tournament was in Chicago, with a field of teams from across the country who all had to qualify through top performances at local tournaments throughout the year. So this is one of the great achievements of my career so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Very excited for you my friend, and for the impressive students you helped mentor. Big props to you all!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Thanks, bud!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
And same to all who’ve offered congratulations. Some of you will remember way back in the recesses of history when I had no idea if anyone was ever gonna give me a shot and I wondered just what in the hell I was gonna do with my life, so today is one of those glowing days of affirmation that I’m spending my time right.
Well done! Congrats to the whole team!Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
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Terrific! Congratulations to you and your students..
Welcome to May, y’all.
Holiday in India and the EU. Most of my early calls are cancelled.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I wonder what the record is for fouling out of DBR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg4YrOlAkdsQuote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I was so glad I didn't respond to that post. Also I knew that was going to get shut down when that term got lobbed.Quote:
Originally Posted by 75Crazie
I did respond. Was it me? Or the first poster who used that term? Oh well, it's not like I'm going to miss that thread. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Change of pace this weekend to attend a work conference held 15 minutes from where I live.
Even bigger change of pace to attend a work conference held next door to SatanCon 2023. Not sure how to describe the feeling one gets watching members of the Temple of Satan roam around the super ritzy Copley Place mall. I wonder how many $750 Thom Browne logo print jockstraps the Satanists purchased this weekend?
Oh no, it wasn't you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
It's a hot button thing for me. Just an empty phrase intended to incense. Pretty much the definition of trolling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I'll wear the badge of bringing it down.
I typed, then deleted, half a dozen responses. All it would have done is hasten the inevitable, and it would not build good will or better friendships.
It's all fun, fun, fun until daddy takes the T-bird away.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I need to practice this particular skill a bit more.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
The only friends I have around here post in the LTE. I'm Ok with that. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Started my morning talking about modern slavery regulations.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I was surprised it stuck around as long as it did. Thought it was surprisingly even-keeled for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
You’re still such a VS, MD! 😅
yes, lasted way longer than expected. Meanwhile we're having a pretty decent monsoon for a non Asian state.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I’m headed to New Zealand soon, they are getting slugged with repeated monsoons recently. Hope it dries out for all concerned, us included.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Nice! Where all you heading? I’ve just been to the north island myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Auckland/Rotorua for a week, then on to Tasmania and Melbourne.
What did you enjoy? What was perhaps less than anticipated?
I enjoyed everything about New Zealand. We mostly road-tripped out from Auckland so didn’t spend much time actually in the city. I really enjoyed a lot of the Māori cultural exhibits and history. Taking a dip in the hot springs in Roturua was relaxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
We did a trip out the Great Ocean Road west of Melbourne that shouldn’t be missed.
Good deal, thanks! Looking forward to the trip (but not the flights)Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Hope you are flying Bidness Class or at least the oxymoronic Premium Economy (a category in which Air France did not excel per our recent experience.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
If not, better practice sleeping in a pillow case for a few days! Sounds like a fine trip...
If you’re 6’4” like me, that premium economy is the real deal!Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
The guy who invented the windchill factor, Ted Sherman, passed away yesterday. He was 93 but felt like 62
Except, be advised, on Air France, per our experience less than a week ago. To be avoided at all cost. But yeah, other premium economies have served us well at reasonable prices.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
You don’t get the extra inches on Air France?Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Bof! As if we would accept the extra inches from those corporate swine.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Virtue signaller.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Damn, I was going for “detached but woke.”Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ok, Daria.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
And if anyone gets that reference we just became best friends.
Attachment 15675Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
And if I ever wrote an oddly comic novel that had French characters, I would definitely make one a retired military man and name his character “General Ennui.”
That Daria logo makes me instantly hear that off-kilter “La la la la-laaah.”
It's rather stunning to me that Daria was borne of Beavis and Butthead.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Yes, Beavis and Butthead begat Daria AND King of the Hill. Frankly, it’s a good argument for letting young talent age and mature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Also, I’m just pleasantly but not totally surprised that there was a closet Daria contingent on the LTE.
Pretty sure everyone in an economy seat on an intercontinental flight ends up "woke", whether they want to be or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I did watch Office Space this weekend.
Gordon Lightfoot passed away. Not super familiar with his stuff but do know a few songs.
“Sundown” is an extremely underrated song. Sounds like a light breezy tune; it is not.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
"I Was Told That I Could Listen To The Radio At A Reasonable Volume, From 9-11."Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
But my cousins and I changed the words so as not so light and breezy. Children of the 70s.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Heh heh. Heh heh. He said begat!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
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Heh heh. He called you “Frank.”Quote:
Originally Posted by fidel
Just had the ceremonial Putting Away of the Snow Shovels. Deck furniture being moved outside. First lawnmowing scheduled for Saturday, very exciting.
Somehow, we still have morning temps in the 40s and afternoon highs in the 60s down here in Atlanta.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
I can only assume that I will soon regret this mild lament when the temps inevitably puncture the 90s.
Yeah we got full on Spring in February and it stayed really warm for two full months. But it has been chilly the last couple of weeks.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Was damn breezy downtown yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
The great cornholio still makes me laugh.Quote:
Originally Posted by fidel
We lucked out on our coastal month in NC (Feb into March) as the weather was ridiculously warm...most enjoyable.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Met a dude with twin daughters named Kate and Edith. I found that odd because I’ve always been told you can’t have your Kate and Edith, too.
Serenity now, serenity now!
"Same," said the middle school teacher in May.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Turns out, my 1997 Mazda pick up has a burned out check engine light.
This is the least surprising thing I've heard in ages.
What kind of postage would one need to mail the next two weeks in?
Asking for a friend.
To early to pull out the A/V cart? I guess it would be a Fire Stick, Chromecast or Apple TV these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
before I sold my 2006 Volvo last month, I used to just wait to hit a bump and have the check engine light go out. And my mechanic pointed out that at least in Vermont you don't have to pay attention to said idiot light (vis a vis inspections) once the car is 15 years old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
20 years here. Vermont is always ahead of the curve.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
speaking of which, news today is the State trying to figure out how to charge electric vehicles for using the roads, some kind of mileage fee...whatever they do it will piss people off I'm sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
I bet the first day of driver orientation at FedEx and UPS is really easy and the first chapter is entitled: "Yeah. Just park wherever you want."
I worked in corporate at one of those places and while you’re not right you’re not too off the mark. They budget for parking tickets globally each year and it’s significant but also baked into financial expectations.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Wow - hadn't thought of that before, no gas tax. Roads need maintenance, gotta pay for it somehow. Hope that isn't too PPB.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Wait until the Feds look to get their slice to replace the current excise tax on gasoline and diesel. I think most states have or are looking to add a fee to the annual registration. It's not the most equitable method but it is the easiest to implement.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Told him rather than Edith, he should have named his second twin daughter dupli-Kate.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ask me about fun NICU names if we ever meet in person.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
GrandpaPK was the original dad joke machine. I have younger twin sisters, whom he constantly referred to as “Kate and Dupli-Kate.” I’m sure they were not amused after the first hundred times. He repeated the same jokes to us over and over, to the point we banned some of them at our family table.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
(But he was an extremely interesting man, and certainly a man of his times. He also was a night bartender in his retirement years, so I am sure he had tons of incredible jokes he did not tell us. He really was a funny guy and a man with which one should not trifle.)
Sounds like quite a guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
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Originally Posted by budwom
We've been hearing about this for a while in NC. Yep, people using the roads just as much but not paying the gas taxes that support the maintenance. And yes, some people get irked at the idea, but others interviewed said they understood. As someone who does not drive a lot, I would be all for mileage over taxes! Not sure how you would report it, though. Annual inspections? They could pay off those people for lowering your mileage count just as easy as they pay them off to pass cars that shouldn't. And yeah, probably inching towards PPB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Que ganga!
If the projections for things like electric trucks are to be believed, all states and the Feds are going to have to confront this issue sooner rather than later.
And start installing more solar-powered charging stations. b/c if the charging stations are electric, well, that kind of defeats the purpose, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
I personally think that roads benefit everyone and so should be paid for from the general fund, not from any variant of a use tax. But I'm sure that's PPB, and if use tax is the policy of choice, then yes, a solution will be needed. Electric as a viable fuel choice is here to stay.
I've been told, "It’s a roll around in the grass kind of day!"
Aren't they all?!?!Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
God darn, right!Quote:
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Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Based on the source, unfortunately they are not.
I see the summer movie thread is locked. Did someone mention Tucker Carlson again?
Poll not working correctly. A whole other PPB rabbit hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
You believe what you want to believe, I’ll believe what I want to believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
May I interest you in an overpriced pillow?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Oh boy, can you!Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Seriously. I can’t believe he had to ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I have to do it. I’m sorry.
May the fourth be with you!
Ugh, I loathe mysith.
But you love Star Wars.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Reminds me of a great quip:Quote:
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It's poetry month...
Which is funth.
Or:
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Poetry is hard.
Bacon.
Ah, a colorful post, if perhaps a bit salty. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
If Jack Sprat would eat no fat, and his wife would eat no lean, I bet they didn’t get invited to many dinner parties.
What pains in the arse.
Plus, they licked their plates.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Is that better or worse than licking the batter off the mixer paddles?Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
damn vegansQuote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Anyone try Wookiee steak? I’ve heard it can be a little Chewy.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Ha. Meanwhile it would seem that the much ballyhooed fake meats are losing what little popularity they had...Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
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Apples and oranges.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Maybe we can grab a beer after work. Don’t ask Yoda to pay though, he’s forever a little short.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Depends on whether you turn off the mixer first.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Try the Wookiee steak.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
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...but be careful; it's a little Chewie.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
I prefer oranges.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Jedi’s open PDF files using adobe wan kenobiQuote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Of course. Much better with Scotch. You can't muddle an apple.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Why are you getting an orange anywhere close to good Whisky?Quote:
Originally Posted by CameronBlue
Heathen.
-jk
Hey, jk, since tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo I think it’s only natural to open the election thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
Today I didn't even have to use my JK. Gotta say it was a good day.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Probably better that I not mention the peach schnapps.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
Oh, imma mention the schnappsQuote:
Originally Posted by CameronBlue
Schnapps needs it.Quote:
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-jk
Faaaaacts.Quote:
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Friday or Friyay?
Where does the time go?
Friholycrapimexhaustedwheresthebeer.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Nowhere. It’s a flat circle.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Kyrie? That you?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ask Roy Williams, he saved time outs for decades.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
My assumption is this will buy him 20 years or so from Death.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
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I thought he turned those in for free Happy Meals at the Chapel Hill McDonald's?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Otherwise known as free food for life.
Charles' Coronation is this weekend. I'll be in top hat and tails all weekend to celebrate. Rumor is OPK tried it on his wedding night to modest success.
Baby, take off your coatQuote:
Originally Posted by CameronBlue
Real slow
And take off your shoes
I'll take off your shoes
Baby, take off your dress
Yes, yes, yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Come here you naught little samosa.
I don't want anyone to be alarmed, but I think Palm Beach International Airport has taken me hostage. The only restaurant is a Chilis. Waiting for the airport's list of demands.
Eat as many baby back ribs as you can, then get on that plane. You’re welcome.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Yeah, I showed that samosa who was in charge. Never had a chance to yell Krzyzewski.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
The bigger question is what were you drinking?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Home for 5 days before heading to Charlottetown PEI for a conference. Never been. Pretty excited.
Will they make you sing O Canada?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Ride a moose!Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
What's funny is Canadians are really patriotic folks. They Rock the Canadian flag all the time. Like you see it everywhere you go and it's much more prevalent than the US flag in everyday society. But I'm more likely to see a Canadian standoff than anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
There was a time when Americans traveling overseas would sometimes wear Canadian flags to avoid blowback from locals, depending on what country you were in.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Potatoes and oysters. No mooseQuote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil